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CONTENT ASK THE MAYOR
NEWS 4. New Septa Schedule 5. SP-4 Amendment Borough Board of Appeals 6. Tech Company Donates “The Cloud” 10. Comprehensive Plan Task Force
OUR COMMUNITY
By Mayor Bob Frost The purpose of this column is to respond to our resident’s questions, issues, and problems that may be easily solved or answered through my office. Please feel free to contact me with your requests and we’ll try and address them here, and possibly your question is on the minds of many of our other residents. Your questions / concerns can be emailed to AskConshyMayor@gmail.com.
7. Nothing Less Than Love; Ever! 9. Celebrating The Sweethearts in our life 12. CCA A Swim and Dive Team for Everyone 13. Our Black History Month Honoree ~ Mrs Pearl Duckett 16. Charities that work to better our Community
FOOD 11. Warm Spice Nuts
HOME & GARGEN 14. The Value of Inspections 15. Lawn and Garden Care
HAPPENINGS 16. The Big 19. Colonial First Annual SpringFest
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NEWS NEW SEPTA REGIONAL RAIL LINE SCHEDULES GO INTO EFFECT SUNDAY, JAN. 29 2017 Following up on the December 2016 Regional Rail schedule change to enhance service reliability, SEPTA is embarking on a second round of schedule changes that will focus on addressing congestion, continued implementation of Positive Train Control and train run times. The new SEPTA Regional Rail schedules will go into effect on Sunday, Jan. 29. Customers should refer to the timetables for specific service information. As part of the Authority’s commitment to follow sustainability practices, we continue to look for ways to sensibly conserve resources. Within this context, the close timing of the schedule changes planned for the initial phase of our Regional Rail Service Improvement Program
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– December 11, January 29, April 9 – made us think about the best way to be fiscally and environmentally responsible while still being responsive to your need for information. So we are taking a different approach for the January 29th schedule change. Printed schedules will not be available in stations for the January schedule change however; schedule information will be posted in Center City stations. Schedules are available for download at: http://septa.org/schedules/ january.html Customers can also look for signage posted at stations for additional service and boarding information. SEPTA encourages Regional Rail passengers with iPh-
one or Android devices to sign up for the SEPTA App. Current Android and iPhone app users can receive the latest version of the Regional Rail schedules by updating the SEPTA App on Sun. Jan. 29. To update the iPhone app, users should tap “Settings” and then “Update” to get the new schedules. Riders using the SEPTA app for Android devices should visit the Google Play Store for updated schedules. The ‘Next to Arrive’ feature at http://app.septa.org/nta/ provides personalized schedule information for customer trips and also delivers real-time train status information to a customer’s cell phone. Highlights of the Jan. 29 schedule change for this area follows: Weekday train times have been adjusted for Regional Rail Lines with
some trains departing earlier or later than previously scheduled. Manayunk/Norristown: Select trains will operate later than previously scheduled. Weekday outbound train #6212 departing from 30th Street Station at 5:41 a.m. will not stop at Elm Street Station. Train #3224 will depart from 30th Street Station at 7:30 a.m., and will no longer stop at North Broad Station. The new schedules are also part of SEPTA’s overall improvement plan to enhance Regional Rail service reliability throughout SEPTA’s system. The Regional Rail Service Improvement Plan is available for review at www.septa.org customer service representatives are available at 215-580-7800.
PROPOSED SP-4 AMENDMENT ~ BOROUGH OF CONSHOHOCKEN BOARD OF CODE APPEALS. KEYSTONE PROPERTY GROUP ZONING HEARING TABLED The Council of the Borough of Conshohocken is now At the January 18th Council Meeting the Proposed SP-4 Amendment zoning hearing was tabled. It’s not know n if or when
Borough Council will entertain a rehearing for this project. We’ll keep you informed of any future hearing.
accepting letters of interest, resumes, and applications for the Borough of Conshohocken Board of Code Appeals. The Borough of Conshohocken Board of Code Appeals is responsible for entertaining, considering, and adjudicating appeals arising from or relating to the State Building Code and the Conshohocken Borough Property Maintenance Code. The Board of Code Appeals consists of three (3) members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building, construction, and property maintenance, and who are not employees of the Borough. Borough Council may appoint an alternate member who may be called upon by the Chair of the Board to consider Appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member of the Board. Alternate members shall possess the same qualifications required for Board Membership. Please contact Brittany Igusky at bigusky@conshohockenpa.gov or (610) 828-1092 ext. 103 for specific information regarding this notice or membership on the board.
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TECH COMPANY DONATES ‘THE CLOUD’ Decorated Montgomery County technology provider made the holidays much brighter for a Greater Philadelphia non-profit this season Conshohocken, PA, January 25, 2017 – TechWise Group, a technology company and Gold Microsoft Partner, made it its mission to help a regional non-profit’s cause and elevate it to the cloud. Non-profits often receive reduced pricing from Microsoft on software licenses, but do not receive discounts on the actual implementation of said software. This is a financial challenge which TechWise Group is going to overcome by donating its services. “The shift to the cloud has revolutionized the way many types of forprofit businesses work, making them more agile, competitive and secure regardless of size. We want to help empower non-profits with the same cloud technologies to achieve their missions!” -Lauren Schwartz, CEO Westminster Presbyterian Church, who has been announced the winner of TechWise Group’s 2016 “Cloud for a Cause”, will receive free migration assistance, consulting, training, and a $400 gift card. TechWise Group celebrated the winner on January 25th, 2017 at 4:00pm EST at their location in West Chester.
Atlantic Partner of the Year; Talkin’ Cloud Top 100 Cloud Solutions Provider; the Philadelphia Business Journal Top 25 Technology Services Company; a Top 100 Women Owned Business; and recognized by SmartCEO as a Future 50 Fast-Growth Company. In addition, they have received the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurial Excellence Award and were TechWise Group is a Gold named Best of the Main Microsoft Partner with cerLine for IT services. tifications in many segments of the Microsoft eco- The organization “receiving system. The company has TECH COMPANY assisted over 200 organiza- the cloud”, Westminster tions “move to the cloud” Presbyterian Church, is a with Microsoft cloud tech- congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in nologies, such as Office West Chester, PA, active in 365, Dynamics 365 and mission and ministry as Azure. They have been recognized by Microsoft as See TECH COMPANY Page 17 the SMB Champions Mid6 | Conshy Courier | 2.17
AROUND CONSHY
NOTHING LESS THAN LOVE; EVER!
“I love ice cream!” No; you don’t. You like ice cream. You may desire it with an immediate intensity and enjoy it with delectable delight. But you can’t, by definition, love it. (I’ll take two hefty scoops of vanilla; myself, as I very much enjoy the stuff!) “If you love me, then you will!” are words that have ruined many young lives. He lusts after her, but expects her to love him! His impudence will only by rivaled by her naïveté, which will be dwarfed by tragic consequence. We like things and people. We desire things and people. Or we love things and people. Like, desire (or lust) and love are three separate realities. We need to be so mindful if we are to live responsibly; certainly, if we are to honor God and to live fruitful lives. It is an agreeable disposition to like those around you, or to appreciate your surroundings. I very much like living in Conshohocken. I might like it even more if Conshohocken were somehow transposed to New England, from whence I hale; nevertheless, life here has served me well, affording me a devoted wife and a lovely congregation. I longed for Conshohocken when I have traveled, coveting life back at the ranch (at any rate; the parsonage) while rendering Christian service in Russia and India, or while touring the UK or taking respite in New England. Desire deepened affection; assuredly. But do I love Conshohocken? Do I love my church? Do I love my wife? Yes; to the extent that I would sacrifice for them. The meridian is crossed from “like” into “love” only if and when I am prepared to give my life. It is love’s nature. Love gives, whereas mere “like” merely appreciates, and “desire” only wants. Desire is innocuous enough, but easily morphs into lust, which is out-ofwhack desire. “Lust” connotes sexual desire, but encompasses far more. “Eros” is the passion that drives us; frankly, it can be anything. Our lusts need to be recognized and corralled, concerning which our debilitated society has done poorly, especially but not exclusively regarding sex, an otherwise
beautiful gift from God. Look to love. Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15.13). Jesus gave His life on the Cross for His friends, and the fruitful results have been meteoric – He truly loved us! Our mothers lovingly give up sleep, hot food and personal satisfactions for us – They love us; unquestionably! Love trounces and trumps “like” and “lust,” as the Bible makes plain: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, al-
ways hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails” (1 Corinthians 13.4-8). Try it. I guarantee you’ll like it. You may even want it more and more. God will give it to you. You need only ask Him for what you want. He would love to give it to you! Happy Valentine’s Day, from a servant of Him who loves you!
near as West Chester and Philadelphia, and as far as Mexico, Honduras, and the Philippines. Its music ministry contributes to traditional as well as contemporary worship every Sunday morning, as well as weekly chapel services and monthly Taizé worships. Westminster has an exemplary daytime preschool ministry, comprehensive ministry, fellowship and study programs for children, youth and adults, and a wide array of opportunities to serve
the community and world. For directions or more information, call the church office at 610.399.3377 or visit www.westminsterpc.org
Bradley E. Lacey, Pastor First Baptist Church Conshohocken
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CELEBRATING THE SWEETHEARTS IN YOUR LIFE BY LILLIAN MCCUEN, MA; EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
There are a million ways to tell someone you love them! And this February make sure to tell someone “I love you.” Hearing it said sincerely is incredible. But love can also be communicated via action. We all know the saying “actions speak louder than words”! So, on this Valentine’s Day TAKE ACTION! Yell it from the rooftop! Well, if you are not able to climb up on the roof … make sure you say those three little words to your significant other, you children, your mom….you have a long list of loves, so celebrate each and every one! Look your Valentine in the eye and say those three words… I LOVE YOU!! Jot a note! Taking pen to paper, and write a sincere Valentine.
Leave a note on a pillow writing, “Sweet Dreams!” or “I will be dreaming about you!” If you have a teen that only looks at their phone… shock them with a text in all emoji’s ! Are you a poet, and don’t know it???? You’ve got time, create a rhyme. Just give it a try, don’t let a minute go by. Roses are red, Violets are Blue. Did you know that I love you!!! Small acts of random kindness. Making the coffee for your honey, surprising your child by completing one of their chores…. These little actions carry huge meaning. Make a dinner full of favorites. The dinner table may look like a crazy collection of items… but when each
person sitting around the table sees one of their favorite foods, they will know they are your Valentine! Remind everyone that you included a very special ingredient … LOVE! As a family, sit down and make funny homemade Valentine’s for everyone. Use candy treats as an extra special
touch (a Hershey Kiss with a notes that says “Kisses for my Valentine” , Pop Rocks with a note that says “You Rock”, a Life Saver that says “You are my life saver!” However you decide to celebrate February 14, I hope that it brings more love into your life. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TASK FORCE - BOROUGH OF CONSHOHOCKEN Are you interested in participating in the process of putting down on paper the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of our community? The Borough Council of Conshohocken is looking for a team of residents who are interested in sharing both ideas and energy to shape the future of our community. If this is something you are interested in exploring, or would like additional information please contact the Borough of Conshohocken Administrative office at 610-8281092. There will be an application and interview process to be appointed to the Task Force. What is a Comprehensive Plan? The Comprehensive Plan provides the framework for determining where and how
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development best fits in our community. In doing so, it serves as a longrange vision of what we want our community to become, as a tool for making decisions about how that vision should be achieved, and as a specific program of action for reaching our outlined objectives. As a long-range vision, the Plan sets forth the values we want to realize as the borough changes over the next 10+ years and ties those values to the physical development and shaping of the community. In a nutshell, the comprehensive plan lays out how the community sees itself in the future and how we intend to get there. The last Comprehensive Plan for the Borough of
Conshohocken was written in 2007, it can be accessed on the Borough of Conshohocken website: http:// www.conshohockenpa.gov /citizen-resources/ documents,-formspermits.aspx Conshohocken-BoroughComprehensive-Plan.pdf
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WARM SPICED NUTS Jessica DeLuise Commitments to family, work, school, friends, and house chores can -literallymake us NUTS! I find myself more frequently on the go, than not, and faced with temptations of fast food and drive throughs. My solution is my warm spiced nuts recipe! The tastes satisfies my cravings and there is no risk making a mess of myself. This snack is loaded with protein and fiber which both help to make me feel satiated. The healthy fat found in almonds AND walnuts support my heart, bones, tissues, hormones, and my brain. And this recipe is versatile, too! If you want a savory snack, sub out cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, for granulated garlic, basil, garlic, pepper, and rosemary! Ingredients: 3 cups organic almonds 1 cup organic walnuts 1 cup organic pumpkin seeds *Swap in any nuts or seeds you want! Coating: 1/3 cup organic agave 2 organic egg whites 3 tbsp. organic cinnamon 1 tbsp. organic ginger 2 tsp. organic ground nutmeg 2 tsp organic ground clove
2 tsp Himalayan sea salt 1 tsp organic turmeric Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together all coating ingredients in a large bowl. Add nuts and seeds to the bowl and mix to coat them all. Lay them out in a thin layer on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Mix and rotate then bake for another 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool. Store nuts in a cookie tin or container with air circulation. Eat within 2 weeks. Jessica DeLuise, MHS, PA -C is a physician assistant with a masters in health science. She has been practicing medicine in Philadelphia for seven years. Jessica is the founder of Eat Your Way to Wellness, LLC. She has a diverse team of other healthcare professionals working beside her! Their goal is to give others the tools to eat healthier and learn how to cook within their health restrictions. Eat Your Way to Wellness, LLC, is a CONCIERGE service based out of Conshohocken, PA.
THE VALUE from page 14 Conshy) where you can zones are issued by Fema and has a website available to insurance agents. Just contact your insurance carrier and give them the address you are purchasing. They can give you all of this info. If you don’t have an insurance agent please feel free to contact Kyle at AthertonGroupLLC.com (Local to
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CCA – A SWIM AND DIVE TEAM FOR EVERYONE Colonial Community Aquatics is a swim and dive team for all kids at all competition levels. Whether you are a six year-old swimmer that has graduated from swim lessons and is ready for the next level or an 18 year-old high school veteran, CCA has a spot for you. CCA Developmental Program CCA’s team includes over 60 “developmental” swimmers – the Colonial area’s newest competitors. These swimmers – made up of competitors ranging in age from 6 to 8 – are coached by Colonial’s own Nina Smith and Andrea Rossie Moore in the proper techniques of each of the four competitive strokes. These skills are then put to the test each month in MiniMeets – monthly swim meets that introduce the swimmers to the competitive world. CCA’s SAL Team CCA’s core program is its competitive swimming and dive team – age group swimmers and divers who compete against other area teams in the
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Suburban Aquatic League. Swimmers coached by Matt Golebiewski, Terry Golebiewski, Amy Acquaviva Bahr, Marguerite Coyle, Cody Hunter, Meredith Hughes Falatak, Mike Hufnagle, and Cody Hunter and divers coached by Amy Alderfer and Debbie Hufnagle are learning how to compete in and out of the pool.
CCA’s High School Mentors CCA is beyond fortunate to have dedicated high school mentors – high school swimmers and divers who serve as leaders for the younger competitors. These high school competitors are the role models for our leaders of tomorrow. CCA in 2017 CCA is excited to launch its 2017 Clinics in the next few weeks.
CCA will host three swimming clinics from February to May 2017 to prepare our swimmers for the summer season. Programs are available for swimmers from age 6 to 18. CCA will also be hosting diving clinics for all of the area divers. To join CCA and be a part of Colonial’s fastest growing team, please visit www.colonialcommunityaqu atics.com and like CCA on
Facebook.
OUR BLCK HISTORY MONTH HONOREE ~ PEARL DUCKETT Pearl Duckett was born August 29, 1944 in St. Matthews, South Carolina. She was a life-long resident of Conshohocken having grown up near Oak and Forrest Street. She was educated in Conshohocken Public School System. She was one of the 44 members of the Class of 1962 in the former Conshohocken High School. She was remembered as the “shy kid”, but always boasted of a fun-filled childhood with her siblings, Carrie Duckett and Henry Noble. Pearl worked in a variety of positions over the years. Most notably during her professional career, Pearl worked for 15 years as the Community Relations Representative for McDonalds. She dedicated her time to brightening the days of other people by visiting schools and youth programs with Ronald McDonald. She enjoyed all the little adventures that she would find herself on with Ronald. Her work made a true difference in young lives. After leaving McDonalds, Pearl worked
for Tompkins Rubber Company for a number of years. Pearl found her true calling when she accepted a position at the Conshohocken Borough Municipal offices as the Borough Secretary and Treasurer. She also served as a member of the Mary Wood Park Committee. She was remembered as goodnatured, professional, and someone that always had the answer to the most difficult question. She proudly served the Conshohocken community for 18 years before retiring in August 2009. She was affectionately known as the “unofficial” mayor of Conshohocken. Pearl was a faithful and devoted member of St. Paul’s Baptist Church of Conshohocken for many years. During her service to the church, she was involved as a Sunday School Teacher, served as a member of the Missionary Board, and was a member of the Finance Committee. She was a woman of strong
faith and always believed that God has a plan and HE will see you through even the toughest challenges in life. Pearl was married to the late Arthur R. Duckett, Jr., and of this union, she had two children, Les Duckett and Amy Duckett Alexander. She loved her grandchildren, Lexus, LJ, Quincy and Tavon to pieces. Family was the heart of Pearl’s life. She treasured Sunday dinners with her family at her sister’s house. Pearl had a gentle and nurturing soul. She always used her compassion and caring touch to strengthen her family and keep everyone together. Pearl had a deep passion for flowers and crafting flower arrangements. In earlier years, she often did seasonal work at Baldwin’s Flower Shop. She was always remembered for putting together magnificent fruit baskets. Pearl was loved by all and is truly a Conshohocken staple. She is truly missed in the borough, at Borough Hall and especially by her family. Pearl passed away a few
(L-R LJ; Amy, Lexus, Pearl, Quincy; AJ; Carrie; Melissa, Tavon; Plearl’ sister, niece and nephew)
Pearl Duckett
years back but her presence is still felt every day.
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HOME & GARDEN THE VALUE OF INSPECTIONS Question: When purchasing a home who needs a home inspection? Answer: EVERYONE! There are basically 3 types of sales in the Conshohocken area. 1. Resale – owner occupant is selling with a disclosure form 2. New Construction – builder selling with 1 year warranty 3. Rehab – this is a little of both 1 & 2. Investor selling an older home with new amenities differing from house to house. A disclosure is required. Each of these sales should include a home inspection contingency for the buyer. In a addition to this inspection a wood infestation, radon and homeowner’s insurance contingencies should also be chosen. There are a few others that could apply but not typical to our market so I will focus on just these four. The typical time period to complete all these inspection contingencies is 10 days after the full execution on the Agreement Of Sale by all parties. (This includes weekends and holidays if not specified) Home Inspection – A home inspector is hired by the buyer to perform the home inspection, radon and wood infestation inspections. (Ask your agent for a referral) An inspectors job is to look at all the details of the home and points out potential problems and/or educate the home buyers on the proper maintenance of the home. A typical inspection can take up to 2-3 hrs to perform depending on the size of the home. Once the inspection is complete the inspector will
email you and your agent a detailed report outlining all safety and repair items that may be an issue. It is at this time you review the report with your agent and discuss which repairs are important to you and if a licensed professional (think plumber, electrician, heating/cooling) is needed to determine and estimated cost for the repairs. Then decide on what you would like to request the seller repair or give a credit for at this time. Radon Inspection - this is a test to determine the radon levels in the home. This is done by placing canisters throughout the home for a few days. They are the retrieved by the radon inspector and if they determine that any of the rooms are higher than 4ml a remediation system should be installed (typically requested that the seller install). This cost is customarily around $1000, again depending on the size of the home. Wood Infestation - This inspection will let you know if there was ever any termite activity, any termite damage, active termites and/or active termite damage. This also applies to carpenter ants and bees. If any of these come back positive you would want the seller to treat for termites and repair any damage that was done. Home/Flood Insurance Unlike the preceding 3 inspections not all agents are equal in advising their buyers in regards to insur-
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ance. What you are looking for as a buyer is the insurability of the home. Does it have too many claims against it that it no longer can be insured? If there have been claims what were they? Were these issues addressed in the disclosure? Is it in a Flood Zone, if yes how much will that cost me? These are all questions you don’t want
to ask the day before closing. Knowing right away within that 10 day period could save you from buying the home and knowing if the seller was truthful on the disclosure. There is an easy simple way to discover all you need to know. The claims can be found in a Clue Report (think Carfax for homes) & the flood See THE VALUE page 11
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LAWN AND GARDEN CARE ~ WINTER DAMAGE This spring is your lawn filled with patches of straw -colored, damaged turf? Your lawn is made up of cultivated plants struggling to grow in a harsh winter climate. Winter conditions can damage your lawn in the following ways. Severely cold temperatures can freeze the turf grass. Cold, dry winds can dehydrate the plant. Ice throughout a lawn tears plant tissues apart. Winter temperature variations can disrupt the natural dormancy of turf grass. Cold temperature diseases attack the turf grass either with or without snow cover. Rodents burrow and feed in lawns leaving trails or mounds. Road sand and salt can damage grass severely. If winter conditions have resulted in lawn damage: Matted, winter disease infested turf can simply be raked to open up the lawn environment allowing sunlight and fresh air to stimulate plant healing. A quality, slow-release fertilizer
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application will also encourage healing and provide you with a thick, lush, green lawn. Severely wind or ice damaged turf must sometimes be replaced with seed or sod. While spring is not the best time for large seed jobs, small repair spots should germinate nicely with proper soil preparation and daily water prior to late April. Your Landscape Certain high maintenance trees, like cherry, plum, and white birch, can benefit from applications of a systemic soil injection to help prevent insect activity throughout the summer. The early timing of the application allows time for the product to translocate through the tree and provide season long control of Japanese Beetles and other sucking and chewing insects. Now is the time to plan to prevent weeds from coming up in your landscape beds. Applying a pre-emergent weedy grass control prior to mulch will help reduce the likelihood of weed outbreaks. It’s important to note than only 2-4” of mulch is need-
ed. Many trees and shrubs can be stressed from excessive mulch because air and water have a more difficult time reaching the root zone. Mike Sisti has over 25 years’ experience in the
lawn and tree industry. He is the owner of Weed Man Lawn Care and Parkside Tree & Shrub Care in Conshohocken, PA. For more lawn and tree care tips visit weedmanusa.com and parksidetree.com
COLONIAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION is the name of the newly formed business association in the Whitemarsh, Plymouth and Conshohocken areas beginning 2017. Formerly Whitemarsh Business Association, the board of five business people have been meeting last summer and fall to make the new association more inclusive of the communities we serve. The board is also working with the Colonial School District to help with fundraising activities as well as possible advertising opportunities for our members and new members. Scholarships for graduating seniors of PWHS will be an important focus for CBA. We welcome returning and new members to our organization – our mission is to promote the interests of our local businesses, to provide networking opportunities and benefits to our members. Please join us in 2017 and make a difference in our communities. Bimonthly luncheon meetings and opportunities for business speakers. Dues are $75 a year and $50 for non profits. Like us on Facebook Colonial Business Association and email us at CBA2017.info@gmail.com. Our new website will be active shortly. 484-362-74 2.17 | Conshy Courier | 15
CHARITIES THAT WORK TO BETTER OUR COMMUNITY Most of us know that Habitat for Humanity is an international organization that helps build homes for those in need of decent, affordable housing, but few know the specifics of how this process works, who qualifies for homes or that Habitat’s mission extends beyond homebuilding. It is true; Habitat for Humanity is the largest nonprofit homebuilder worldwide! Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is among one of many local Habitats working to build strength, stability, and selfreliance through shelter. To apply for homeownership, families go through an extensive application process that focuses on three pieces of criteria – their need for housing, ability to repay the mortgage, and perhaps most importantly, willingness to partner with Habitat through the process. Future homeowners invest 350 hours of “sweat equity” in lieu of a down payment on their homes, working alongside Habitat’s construction and repair teams, volunteering at our ReStore, and attending workshops on financial literacy and beyond. It generally takes 18 to 24 months for a family to complete the program, and
homes are purchased with a thirty-year, zero-interest mortgage. In addition to building new homes for first-time homeowners, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia has a robust Home Repair Program, working with lowincome homeowners to make critical repairs that allow families to remain in their homes for years to come. Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia also operates a ReStore that sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and home décor. ReStore profits are invested back into Habitat’s efforts to build and repair homes. Overall, Habitat’s programs provide families with a hand-up, not a handout. The benefits of affordable homeownership are far reaching, improving health and increasing opportunities for education, among many other positives. Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is able to transform lives thanks to the generous donors and volunteers who give their time and money – so that everyone has a decent place to live. UPCOMING EVENTS Sip, Savor, & Save at the ReStore:
Join the Habitat Philadelphia Young Professionals network for a BYO Wine & Cheese event at the ReStore. Monday, March 20, 2017 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. 2318 Washington Ave. Registers will be open. Come ready to shop! First Saturday every month at the ReStore Join the Habitat Philadelphia Young Professionals network for a volunteer day at the ReStore! Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9:30am to 1:30pm. 2318 Washington Ave. Call Frank at (215) 765-6000 ext. 10 to get involved. Conshohocken community member Marissa Buck will be representing Habitat at this event. Marissa Buck Young Professionals Board member, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia; www.habitatphiladelphia.org facebook @habitatphiladelphia; twitter, instagram @habitatphilly Yaniv Aronson; Chairman, the Conshohocken Plymouth Whitemarsh Rotary Club; cpwrotaryevening@gmail.com
THE BIG THE BIG is a full on farce. A farcenoir, if you will. The play is a cross between films such as The Coen Brother's Miller's Crossing and pure comedy such as David Wain's W et Hot American Summer, except created for the stage to be presented right in front of you live. Set in the late 1930's, the play revolves around three colorful characters: Aspiring Actress and Feral Cat lover, Scotch Esperanza, Notorious Criminal and Sensitive 16 | Conshy Courier | 2.17
Irishman, Matty McFadden, and Detective Frank Springfield, a man who needs no introduction. Esperanza (played by Dana Kreitz) and McFadden (Cortopassi) are lovers. A chance encounter by Esperanza with her lover's enemy, Detective Frank Springfield (played by Andrew Block), puts her life and her relationship in dire circumstances, for she finds herself trapped in a
love triangle for the ages. Complete with kidnappings, fights, poetry, jazz, sexual tension, and nods to classic film-noir, THE BIG promises to be one uninterrupted hour of non-stop laughs and style. The play was written by Lee Cortopassi early in 2016. It has been produced once, on The Striker Mainstage See THE BIG Page 17
THE BIG from page 16 at The People's Improv Theater (The PIT) in New York City, NY this past January. The play was so well received, Cortopassi and the cast were invited to perform the show again for a new group of adventurous comedy lovers. The play has also been accepted to the NYWinterFest Festival, and is awaiting fur ther results from similar East Coast Theatrical Festivals. An Ensemble Member of Quintessence Theatre Group, Cortopassi is thrilled to be presenting his piece at Quintessence's home, The beautiful Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia for a limited one weekend performance run. ABOUT THE ENSEMBLE ANDREW BLOCK (Frank Springfield): Andrew was last seen in the season premiere of CBS's Blue Bloods with Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg, and has done a variety of small T.V and
commercial spots. Andrew is also a founder and active member of FOREVER DOG PRODUCTIONS, an NYC based production company for whom he has performed a one man show among other productions, and partakes in the weekly podcast, The News. LEE CORTOPASSI (M atty McFadden): Other than The Big, Lee was last seen onstage in QTG's Production of Mother Courage and her Children. This is his first completely original finished play (though he has a handful in the works). In New York, he has performed OffBroadway at The Elektra Theater in Times Square in The Imbible: Christmas Carol Cocktails. Lee will be performing in QTG's upcoming repertoire of Love's Labor's Lost & The Broken Heart. DANA KREITZ (Scotch Esperanza): Dana lives a duel life between Philadelphia and New York.
Regionally, Dana has performed at The Walnut Street Theater and New Candlelight Theater, among others. She is currently wrapping postproduction on the short film, Loaded, which was produced by her own company, Hapa Media. She will be seen next alongside Mr. Cortopassi is QTG's upcoming repertoire of Love's Labor's Lost & The Broken Heart. GENERAL INFORMATION Tickets for the general public are $15. There will be an industry rate of $10 a person. PERFORMANCES Fri. February 3rd @ 7:30pm Sat. February 4th @ 7:30pm Sun. February 5th @2pm ALL TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR.
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FEBRUARY MEETINGS AND EVENTS MUNCIPAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING: @ 6:30-8:30; 601 East Elm Street ZONING HEARING BOARD: - Thursday, February 6th @ VOTING MEETINGS are televised the Thursday 7:00pm; Borough Hall evening following the meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Comcast ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL:- Thur sday, channel 965 and Verizon channel 20. February 9th @ 6:30pm to 8:30pm, 515 Harry Street PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: - Thursday, JanuBorough Administration ary 12th @ 7-9pm; Borough Hall 400 Fayette Street, Suite 200, Conshohocken, PA 19428 Phone: (610) 828-1092, Fax: (610) 828-0920 COUNCIL MEETING: - 1ST & 3RD Wednesday Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. February 1st and 15th @ 7 PM Borough Hall citizenrequest@conshohockenpa.gov 2.17 | Conshy Courier | 19
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