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Emergency Services

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

Springfield police serve with integrity, professionalism, respect The Springfield Township Police Department, established Jan. 7, 1924, currently employs 32 full-time sworn officers, one full-time civilian information assistant, three full-time records division clerks, 12 part-time civilian turn-keys and approximately 30 crossing guards.

Emergency calls for service are taken by Delaware County Emergency Communications Center 911, who then dispatch police.

and ethical standards. Honesty, fairness, and sincerity guide us in our actions with the community and each other.”

Professionalism — “We are a disciplined and highly trained organization, focused on continuous improvement. We are accountable to ourselves and to those we serve while providing the highest quality of service to our community.”

Respect — “We serve the public with courtesy, civilGuiding Principles ity, and dignity while proIntegrity — “We hold our- tecting their rights, liberselves to the highest moral ties, and freedoms. We value

our community and treat all www.springfieldpd.com, for people equally and fairly.” the purposes of informing, educating and communicatMission Statement ing with the citizens regard“We are dedicated to en- ing issues of public safety. hancing the quality of life, in Chief Joseph Daly states partnership with the com- on the website, “Interacmunity, by upholding the tion with the public is vital law, protecting lives and to the success and effectiveproperty, and providing a ness of this Police Departsafe environment. We earn ment. Our success is directly the public trust by serving dependent upon being well with Integrity, Professional- informed and trained. As ism, and Respect.”

Police Chief, I am committed to providing citizens of Springfieldpd.com Springfield with a commuThe Springfield Police De- nity in which it is safe to live. partment manages a completely interactive website,

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“Our efforts here are consistent with the Board of Commissioners belief that the use of this new technology is beneficial to improving service to the citizens of Springfield Township.”

This website features information such as active cases, news releases, safety and crime prevention tips, employment information and other service and topics of interest, such as new teen driving laws, new procedures for reporting lost or found dogs and prescrip-

tion drug take back events — valuable information for all.

Community Watch The Springfield Police Department maintains a successful Community Watch program. Contact information: Officer Patrick McKenna: 610-544-1100 ext.

415 or pmckenna@springfieldpd.com.

Information courtesy of the Springfield Police Department website, springfieldpd.com.

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NUMBERS TO KEEP ON HAND Springfield Township Administration: 610544-1300 Springfield Police, Fire Co., Ambulance: Emergency 911 Police non-emergency: 610-544-1100 District Court: 610-543-2366 Delaware County Courthouse: 610-891-4000

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

Springfield Fire Company dedicated to serving The Springfield Fire Company was chartered in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County on June 10, 1920. Over the years, it has grown from a one-bay firehouse on the corner of Powell Road and Saxer Avenue to a state-of-the-art facility at 217 Saxer Ave. It is responsible for the fire protection and fire prevention of Springfield’s neighborhoods, as well as commercial properties and small industrial facilities within the 6.2-square-mile area of Springfield Township.

The responsibilities of the fire company also include motor vehicle accidents, rescue calls, hazardous conditions, hazardous materials and other service calls.

The Firefighting and Rescue Force of Company 44 has risen from the efforts of the members of the Springfield Fire Company, the continued support of Springfield Township and the insight of the Springfield Township Fireman’s Relief Association.

protect yourself and your family from the perils of fire. The Springfield Fire Company works to educate school children and adults on fire safety and fire prevention through-out the year with the majority of school children visited during the Month of October. If you would like to have a fire prevention program conducted at your school or organization or would like to schedule a tour of the Springfield Fire House, contact the firehouse at 610-544-0260 or 610-3280855 and ask to speak with Capt. Edward Clapper or leave a message.

More Information The fire company website has a plethora of information, including an interactive Kids Corner, tips for fire prevention and information on becoming a firefighter. For current news, photos and more information on the Springfield Fire Company, visit www.springfieldfd.com.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

Springfield Ambulance Corps volunteers continue to serve The Springfield Ambulance Corps provides volunteer ambulance service within Springfield Township and neighboring areas.

Since its inception in 1948, the Corps has seen much growth and change.

In 1949, the Corps was located in a one-floor addition to the existing twostory stone firehouse to house the new ambulance and additional fire apparatus. At that time, air-raid sirens were used to alert crews. Presently, they are dispatched by the county fire board as part of the enha nced 911 system.

Members are alerted with individual pagers and radios.

In 1962, the Ambulance Corps split off from the fire company and formed its own corporation. At that same time, women were accepted for membership.

In 1963, the original building housing the Ambulance Corps was completed on the vacant lot next to the firehouse. It was built with funds from the Corps and turned over to Springfield Township to

be maintained as a township building.

In 1978, the Corps was approached by the fire company, which needed a new building, to work with them on plans for a new facility to house both organizations. That building was completed in 1981.

Currently, the Ambulance Corps is served by a 100 percent volunteer crew of more than 70 active members who give their time and energy to perform a humanitarian, civic duty for their community without compensation. Members have diverse backgrounds which include teachers, secretaries, lawyers, and retirees, to name a few.

The Corps maintains two ambulances, responds to 911 calls, and is dispatched through the Delaware County Fireboard as an emergency vehicle. They also do routine transfers to and from homes, hospitals and nursing homes in emergencies.

The Springfield Ambulance Corps is an independent organization that is not

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The Springfield Ambulance Corps has served Springfield Township and neighboring areas since 1948.

funded by tax dollars. The the annual membership soCorps continues to be com- licitation drive. The Ambumunity supported through lance Corps is maintained as an all-volunteer organization with the help of its members and their families and friends who supINTERIOR / EXTERIOR port them.

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Springfield TownShip library Your CommunitY LibrarY! 70 Powell Road, Springfield, PA 19064 610-543-2113 • www.springfieldtwplib.org Springfield Cable Channel 10

Summer Reading Club June 27 to August 19 Kick-Off Program Secrets of Magic with Ran’D Shine Thursday, June 23 10:00 am

Science in the Summer July 11-14 Level I-Children entering Grades 2 & 3 Level II-Children entering Grades 4 through 6

Springfield Township Building

Online Registration Begins May 4 at 12:00 Noon

Technology Internet Computers WiFi Access Game Computers Microsoft Applications

Youth Services Programming Summer Reading Club Science In The Summer

Adult Services Videos/DVDs/Music Recorded Books Books/Reference Magazines/Newspapers

Outreach Services Homebound Delivery Friends of Springfield Library Library Book Sales

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Local Government

»» SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP DIRECTORY

MORTON BOROUGH DIRECTORY

Municipal Building 500 Highland Ave. Tel: 610-543-4565 • Fax: 610543-8392 Office hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (office is closed on all Federal holidays) Mortonboro1@yahoo.com www.Mortonpa.org

Borough Contacts Mayor, Maureen Piselli Tax Collector, Alycee R. Nelson Ruley Tel: 610-604-0176 • Fax: 610604-0721 Email: mortontax@rcn.com Secretary, Martha Preston Highway Department, Keith Johnson Health Officer, Carol Ebinger Fire Marshall, David Mon-

tana Police emergency: 911; nonemergency: 610-543-1698 Chief of Police, Gene Guarnere Morton-Rutledge Fire Company emergency: 911; nonemergency: 610-543-9721 Dean Kemp, Chief www.mortonrutledgefc. com Ambulance: (Emergency 911)

Council Agenda Meetings: First Wednesday of the Month at 7:30 pm.

Morton Community Communications Commission: Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

Regular Council Meeting: Second Wednesday of the Month at 7:30 pm.

Park and Recreation and Committee Meetings: will be held on a quarterly basis at the discretion of the chairman of Borough Council the committee.

Mario Cimino, President Planning Commission: Michele Roberts, Vice Pres- Fourth Tuesday of the month ident at 7:30 pm.

Walter Stubbs All meetings are held at the Sheldon Blunt Borough Administration BuildMichelle Miller ing at 500 Highland Ave., MorRobert Neal ton, PA at 7:30 p.m. unless othRobert McGrath erwise advertised. Check the website monthly for any schedPublic Meeting Schedule ule changes.

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Township Building 50 Powell Road, Springfield, PA 19064 610-544-1300 Township and Tax Offices: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays Website: www.springfielddelco.org

Police Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 610544-6900 Joseph Daly, Chief of Police

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Springfield Township Building.

606 E. Baltimore Pike Media, PA 19063

Springfield Fire Co. Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 610544-0260 Edward Clapper, president • Robert Woolson, chief • Dave Osciak, Asst.

Chief

Ambulance Emergency: 911 Non-emergency 610544-6239 Kelly Sweeney, president John Scott, vice presi-

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Licenses and Inspections Director Edward J. Township Telephone Abel Numbers Township Engineer Joseph Mastronardo Administration: 610Fire Police: Milton 544-1300 Sinkinson, captain Parks: 610-543-3860 Fire Marshal Lee FulPublic Works: 610-543- ton 2837 Board of Health: 610- Board of Commissioners 544-1300 District Court: 610-5432366 Meets monthly, second Tuesday, 8 p.m., Township Township Contacts Building Township Manager Lee Edward Kelly, First Fulton Ward Assistant Township 267-974-5404 Manager Susan Warner EdKelly1W@gmail.com Buildings and Grounds Gina Sage, Second Superintendent Frank Ward Pappa 610-543-2156 Health Department OfGsage721@yahoo.com ficer Lorraine Devlin, Lee Janiczek, Third Treasurer/Tax Collec- Ward, Vice President tor Margaret A. Young 610-544-5818 Zoning Office William janiczek@rcn.com J. Cervino Paul Wechsler, Fourth Finance Director Ste- Ward phen W. Cafferty 510-328-1707 Public Works SuperinPaul.wechsler@wechsltendent Jeffrey Bickel ermarsico.com Traffic Signal MainteJeff Rudolph, Fifth nance, Robert J. Artese TOWNSHIP » PAGE 7

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Ward, President 610-543-2229 Je f f _ r u d o lp h@k l e n zoidinc.com Bob Layden, Sixth Ward 610-338-0102 bob@laydenadjustment. com Daniel Lanciano, Seventh Ward 610-544-4250 dlanciano@comcast.net

Zoning Hearing Board Meets at the Township Building monthly, 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m., except November and December 3rd Thursday Robert Rushton • Craig Gardner • George Troilo • Beth Burkhart • Trish McFarland • George Troilo • Michael Miele • Stephen Lucas • Michael Gilfedder, Esq.

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Civil Service Commission

610-543-3118 Pool: 610-544-6670 General Manager/Country Judy Wright • Francis Club Facility: James Simpson Grady • Nicholas Orloff • Colleen Caceci • Matthew Min- Golf Advisory Board gey Meets: monthly 1st Monday, 7:30 p.m., Springfield Environmental Country Club Committee Domenico Basile • Robert R. Giannini • Michael SimpMeets: monthly, 4th Tues- son • Enrico Megaro • Miday, 7 p.m., Township Build- chael Placido • Rocco Bruning one • Sam Adolph Bo Elia • Dan McKeon • James Simpson, Golf Larry Greenwich • Michael Course Superintendent Mattox • Jeff Lawler • Jim James Hoffman, Grounds Davis • Susan Warner (Town- Superintendent ship Liaison) Randy Hess, Assistant.

Golf Course Superintendent

STATE AND FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES

Robert P. Casey: 393 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C., 20510; 202-224-6324 Harrisburg; 717-231-7540 Pat Toomey: B404 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C., 20510; 484-809-7994; Fax: 610-224-0284

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Meets: monthly, 1st Thurs- Library day, 7:30 p.m., Township Springfield Library: 610Building 543-2113 Frank Gorgone • Jim Base Library Board • Tonya Siletsky • Joseph Arre Meets: monthly, 3rd Thurs• James Kennedy • Anthony day, 7:30 p.m., except the Gagliardi • Mark McGann month of July Lynn Lanciano • MariPark & Recreation anne P. Revello • Margaret Board Wagner • Robert Wilson • Auditors Cynthia Silberstein • Carole James DeLizzio • Robert Meets: monthly, 3rd Thurs- Janiczek Simpson • Joseph T. Rago day, 7:30 p.m., Township Audrey J. Blossic, Library Building Director Emergency Lois Westcott • Amy Foran Management • Patrick Gallagher • Thomas Shade Tree Commission Grubb • Patrick Warner • MeRobert M. Hick • John John Pietrafitta • Robert gan Cortese • Colleen Cacec Caramanico • Helen LightWoolson Frank Pappa, Parks Super- cap intendent Frank Pappa, tree warden Solicitor Springfield Country Club: UCC Appeals Board James J. Byrne Jr. Esq. 610-690-7600 Pro Shop: 610-543-9860 Brad Warner • Evans District Justice Clubhouse/Restaurant: Campbell • Matthew Owens James J. Merkins Jr. • An- 610-690-7600 • Michael Thompson • Patdrea E. Puppio, Esq. Ice Skating (taped info.): rick Murphy

U.S. Senators

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Pat Meehan: 940 W. Sproul Road, Suite 202, Springfield, PA 19064; 610-690-7323

State Senator (26th District)

Thomas McGarrigle: 5037 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026; 610-853-4100

State Representative (161st District)

Leanne KruegerBraneky: 115-B East Wing, PO Box 202161, Harrisburg, PA, 171202161; Phone: 717-7052567; Fax: 717-705-7000

State Representative (165th District)

William F. Adolph Jr.: 920 W. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064; 610-5449878, 610-544-9879; Fax: 610-338-2294

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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP LIBRARY

Library offers wealth of activities The Springfield Township Library, 70 Powell The library holds Road, provides many the two book sales, communit y ’s infor mation, educational and rec- one in the spring reational needs through and one in the a combination of tradi- fall, as well as tional methods and state a continuous of the art electronic rebook sale year sources.

The library offers reg- round as well as ular programs for youth regular programs and adults. Youth programs include Pre-Walker for youth and Circle Time, Creative Ba- adults. bies, Toddler Time, Preschool Storytime, Pajama Time and Kid Zone. The For adults, the library library also offers Live has book club collections Homework Help from Tu- and a homebound delivtor.com. ery service. The delivery

service can be for short or long term. It is a free service provided by the Woman’s Club of Springfield and the Junior Woman’s Club of Springfield.

The library holds two book sales, one in the spring and one in the fall, as well as a continuous book sale year round.

The library is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturdays. The library is closed Sundays.

For details and more information, visit www.

Springfield Township Library. springfieldtwplib.org.

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SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT Website: www.ssdcou- 6110 Main Fax: 610-938gars.org Gu id a nc e: 6 10 - 938 - 6506 School Closings - #526 6130 Attendence: 610-938Athletic Department: 6510 PUBLIC SCHOOLS 610-938-6185 Guidance Office: 610ADMINISTRATION OFFICES 938-6530 E.T. RICHARDSON MIDDLE 111 W. Leamy Ave. SCHOOL SCENIC HILLS ELEMENTARY Springfield, PA 19064 SCHOOL Main Number: 610-93820 W. Woodland Ave. 6000 Principal: Dan Tracy 235 Hillview Drive Ma in Fa x: 610 -938 Main Office: 610-938Principal: Madeleine 6005 6300 O’Dowd Superintendent, Dr. AnMain Fax: 610-938Main Office: 610-938thony Barber: 610-938- 6305 6600 6050 Attendance: 610-938Ma in Fa x: 610 -938 6310 6605 SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Guidance: 610 -938Attendence: 610-9386330 6510 49 W. Leamy Ave. Guidance Office: 610SABOLD ELEMENTARY Springfield, PA 19064 938-6630 Principal: Joseph Hepp SCHOOL SPRINGFIELD LITERACY Main Office: 610-938468 E. Thomson Ave. 6100 Principal: Peter Brigg CENTER The Central School was the first schoolhouse in Springfield.

Main Fax: 610-938-6105 Main Office: 610-938210 W. Woodland Ave. Attendance: 610-938- 6500 Principal: Wendy Yohn Main Office: 610-690610-543-6471 • Kevin.

3100 Keenan@ssdcougars.org Main Fax: 610-690-3105 Joseph Sillo, Region 6 Attendance: 610-690- Ward 5 3110 610-690-2073 • Joseph.

Sillo@ssdcougars.org SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF Doug la s E . C a r ney, SCHOOL DIRECTORS treasurer Frank Agovino, presi610-328-6816 • decardent, Region 7 Ward 7 ney@aol.com 610-543-1969 • Frank.

Region 3 Ward 3 Agovino@ssdcougars.com Christopher DeSantis Domenic Bentivegna, 610-544-5924 • chris. secretary, Region 1 Ward 6 d e s a n t i s@s s d c o u g a r s .

610-328-0508 • dom. com bentivegna@ssdcougars.

Mor ton Borough Recom gion 9 Kevin Keenan, Region Jennifer H. Lof land, 4 Ward 5 vice president

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610-543-1390 jennifer.lof land@ssdcougars.com Region 2 Ward 1 Bruce E. Lord, Jr. 610-543-7727 • Bruce.

Lord@ssdcougars.org Region 8 Ward 4 Geraldine Sullivan 610-328-0728 • gerald i ne . su l l iv a n@s sdc ougars.com Region 5 Ward 6 Mark Sereni, solicitor Linda Roberts Office of the Superintendent 610-938-6004 • linda. roberts@ssdcougars.com

LOCAL PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS

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Cardinal O’Hara High School 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064 President: Thomas Fertal Principal: Eileen Murphy Main Number: 610-5443800 Fax: 610-544-1189 Holy Cross School

240 N. Bishop Ave., Main Office: 610-543Springfield, PA 19064 0546 Principal: Maureen Ward Fax: 610-544-9431 Main Office: 610-6261709 Our Lady of Angels Regional School St. Francis of Assisi School 2130 Franklin Ave., Morton, PA 19070 112 Saxer Ave., SpringPrincipal: Sr. Deborah field, PA 19064 Krist, OSF Principal: Jill Carroll 610-543-8350

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EDUCATION

Springfield approves new high school

By Susan L. Serbin For Digital First Media SPRINGFIELD >> The board of

school directors have taken the decisive action of approving a construction of a new high school on the northeastern corner of the campus. Director Dominic Bentivegna, a 22-year board member, called it the “largest decision we will make.”

The “Saxer Avenue” option was considered by the facilities committee to provide many benefits, including having the least disruption to educational functions, the greatest potential for expanded on-site parking and an opportunity for greater community involvement through facilities and programming.

The vote was 8-1. The dissenting vote was cast by Director Bruce Lord who represents Region 8, Ward 4, encompassing the new school site.

The decision came after a multi-year process of analysis in the areas of building size, demographic projection, assessment of the existing school, and — critically — financial impact on the district and all taxpayers.

The working estimate for total project cost is $118-$140 million. The amount was less than the Leamy Avenue new

The “Saxer Avenue” option was considered by the facilities committee to provide many benefits, including having the least disruption to educational functions.

school option, equivalent to a significant renovation project, and approximately 23 percent more than current building maintenance.

A May 2014 presentation was followed by six Town Hall meetings, giving residents ample chance to comment and pose questions.

Several tours of the high school’s operational areas were offered. Many of the same individuals comprised an overflow board room crowd when the vote was cast; several addressed directors prior to the vote.

Of the 19 speakers, 17 advocated maintenance or renovation over new construction. This ratio mirrored turnout at previous meetings where attendance by opponents eclipsed supporters. Arguments did not deviate greatly from what had been previously expressed.

They anticipated tax increases seniors and other families could not afford, and were not willing to accept estimates prepared by the facilities and finance committees, along with projections by consultants.

“We’ll be paying more than has been advertised,” said Michael Lee of Morton, who has attended several master plan sessions.

Michael Fiorantino, also of Morton, urged the board to vote no.

“I went to several meetings and took the tour of the high school. I was pleased with what I saw — a building in fine shape, an impressive building. I can’t believe you are seriously considering tearing it down because of a few problems,” said Fiorantino, who suggested the $100 million for maintenance and repair was twice the amount to “get the essentials done.”

Joe Roberts of adjacent Wyndmoor Road was more difficult to contain to the

three minutes President Frank Agovino requested to have time for all speakers.

“I haven’t attended any meetings because you’re going to do what you want anyway,” said Roberts, animatedly arguing for his right to speak.

Matt Radico thanked the board for the open and transparent process. Radico was a co-founder of a parents’ group firmly in support of the Saxer option as an investment in the future.

“Taxes will go up regardless of what you do. I hope you make the right decision,” said Radico.

The other supportive comment came from Frank Bair, father of three children. Education and safety were his ANNE NEBORAK-DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA main concerns.

“If you spend all this Springfield High School. money and don’t build a new school, I’ll be disappointed,” said Bair.

Board members had a round table opportunity to state their views before voting.

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“While there has been a foS & D Will Proudly cus on finance and taxes, I Perform the Following want to talk about the opSales, Service, portunities a new building will bring. An innovative Installation of: design will help students capture the jobs of the 21st century. I also believe there will be an opportunity for • All Makes and Models of Equipment • Gas & Oil Boilers/Heaters the downtown (of Saxer Av• Complete Air Conditioning Systems enue).”

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After the vote, Carney said, “There are still 10,000 We Sincerely Appreciate Your Continued Patronage Throughout The Years. decisions to be made.”

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EDUCATION

O’Hara Marching Band leads championship parade The Cardinal O’Hara High School Marching Band directed by Mr. Nick Corvino, had the honor of leading the NCAA Champion Villanova Wildcats during the big parade last Friday down Market Street in Philadelphia.

The band included: Drum Major Liz Bradley, Pep Band Director Caroline D’Amico, Collette Scorzetti, Jung Eunkyo, Kalyn Kearneygrant, Pat Reilly, Brian Shay, Kimberly Wright, A’Breeah Butler, Olivia Ayres,Mike Chartier, Omoya Croll, J. D. Dong, Nah’bria Freeman, Marie Gala, Le’Ya Gordon, Peter Innes Jr., Esther Kargbo, Albert Kwon, Young Kwon, Donghong Liu, Elizabeth Nesmith, Madelynne News, Sianni Stokes, Dongyeon Woo, Andrew Carango, JoanI Caron, Ian Dominski, Joseph Hagen, Jaela Jones, Taliah Rooks, Kennae Wood, Ramiz Young, Andrew Alfano, Alyssa Boppell, Genna Civil, Princess Ogujiofor, Christina Rooks, Jonathan Williams with Student Affairs Moderator Carol PHOTO GERALD SHAY Connelly, Kevin Coltri Assistant Music Director and Band Parent Brian The Cardinal O’Hara High School Marching Band had the honor of leading the NCAA Champion Villanova Wildcats during the big parade down Market Street in Philadelphia.

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O’Hara band members recall pope’s farewell bers of the Cardinal O’Hara High School Marching Band who were serenading him before he boarded his plane for Rome last SepPope Francis did not tember, but there is a good have the opportunity to per- chance their smiling faces sonally greet the 45 mem- were the last ones he saw

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plane take off. They waved and were jumping up and down saying good-bye until we couldn’t see Shepherd One anymore,” said O’Hara band director Nick Corvino.

The O’Hara band members, who assembled at their high school in Marple, had arrived at the Atlantic Aviation Terminal at Philadelphia International Airport about 5 p.m. Sunday and passed through security while Francis was still celebrating Mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in downtown Philadelphia.

“We got to eat and then went to our spot on the tarmac and got set up. We played through some music to get adjusted to how it would sound and then just

waited,” said Corvino.

When the pope arrived at the airport around 7 p.m., he greeted World Meeting of Families organizers, benefactors and volunteers in the airplane hangar before being driven to the plane where more dignitaries, including Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, waited to bid him farewell.

“The drum majors had flowers to present to him just in case they had an opportunity. Even though the motorcade drove around the plane to the red carpet and not right by us, the kids didn’t seem to be bothered at all,” said Corvino.

It also did not deter them from playing with great gusto as the popular pontiff slowly traversed the red

carpet, shaking hands of cardinals, government officials and other well-wishers stacked at least two rows deep on either side of him, blocking his view of the young musicians. The drum line even executed a special Latin cadence they had written with their instructor, Patrick O’Shea, to honor the pontiff’s Argentinian roots.

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Dance marathon a tradition of giving back tion, it was clear that during the year they had grown to think alike and become SPRINGFIELD >> Is has taken best friends. only 14 years for the Steve “The THON is growing Stefani Dance Marathon so much, and there is a (SSDM) to become a tra- large percentage of student dition at Springfield High participation. I tend to be School and throughout the independent, but I learned community. The money is how important it is to have raised for the Penn State a team to back you up,” said Four Diamonds Fund, Meighan, who noted the 14 which supports families committees working on all dealing with pediatric can- aspects of THON. cer — thus the motto “For “One thing I learned is the Kids.” that stressing out doesn’t The totals have made help. You have to have faith Springfield the number one in the people around you,” fundraiser of any “mini- Schneider. thon,” but the impact on They agreed that the the culture at the school leadership training and and beyond is even greater. experience were characSeniors Kiera Meighan ter building and attributes and Claire Schneider were they hoped to carry on in co-chairs for the overall the next phase of their lives THON effort in, which is a as both seniors are off to year-long project, in 2015. college.

“This year there were two If the students felt the chairs. And there was also support of their peers, they a second advisor with Mr. were keenly aware of the ROBERT J. GURECKI-DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA FILE PHOTO (Steve) Pratt joining Mr. children and families who (John) Gildea,” said Schnei- benefit in various ways Springfield High School students dance to the song “YMCA” during a previous Steve Stefani Dance Marathon. der. from THON and the fundWhile the young ladies raising. The family hour al- veal that appreciation.

“My family created Pete’s At 9 a.m., the Blue Gym The leadership team took turns answering ques- ways included at THON re“We are very thankful for Hat Tricks since my dad had was filled with tired yet climbed to the top of the the families who have been three different kinds of can- still enthusiastic teens. The bleachers and turned the brave enough to share their cer. We had a blood drive at count was 762 high school cards to reveal the amount: stories, and glad they will the middle school. Every- students, or 65 percent, $248,416.35. The total is inask and acknowledge the thing has helped me cope participants. Fundraising deed staggering, but does support we can give,” said a little bit, but I’m glad to throughout the year was not supersede the fundaSchneider. put my feelings into some- a combined effort of the mental purpose of doing In 2015, the circum- thing that will help some- school community, include for others and creating a stances were close to home. one else,” said Pele.

ETR’s Brunner Bash. legacy.

The SSDM T-shirt included the “Live Like Mike” motto and a logo with the number 57. Mike Gade was a Springfield graduate, and his brother, Matt, is a current senior. The THON leadership and Gade family led to the tribute following Mike’s passing August 2014.

Junior Pete Pele’s father, Pete Sr., also passed away the prior year. While Pete ROBERT J. GURECKI-DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA FILE PHOTO Jr. had been involved with community service, his Springfield High School student Kelsey Dougherty enjoys participation in THON was herself during a previous Steve Stefani Dance Marathon special. held at Springfield High School.

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joining can e-mail aau- June, July and August. wdelco@gmail.com. For Since 1881 the Ameri- information, visit www. The GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of can Association of Uni- aauw.org. versity Women has been Springfield the nation’s leading voice African Violet promoting education and Society “Community Improveequity for women and ment Through Volunteer girls. Regular meetings Meets first Tuesday of Service” of the Branch are gen- each month, from 7-9:30 T h e G F WC Ju n i o r erally held in the Conv- p.m., September through Woman’s Club of Springenant United Methodist June, at the Springfield field (est. 1952) is a nonChurch, Saxer Avenue and Room at the Springfield profit group of diverse Springfield Road, at 7:30 Township Building. women whose primar y p.m. on the first Monday goal is to work together of each month, Septem- The Garden Club of to raise money to support ber through May. Specific Springfield a number of charitable enmeeting dates and special deavors both locally and events are indicated in the T he Garden Club of abroad. branch calendar. Mem- Springfield is a member of Meets the third Tuesday bers may also become in- Garden Club Federation of of the month at the Townvolved in special interest PA., District 1 and NSGC, ship Building. groups.

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Pat Steiert, club inforP.O. Box 361 mation, 610-872-3688 Springfield, PA 19064 The Club meets at the Greater Springfield Springfield Country Club Business at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Association GSBA is an organized g roup of independent business owners and/or managers who live and/or own businesses in Springfield.

Meet s bi-week ly on Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Springfield Country Club.

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Springfield Township ATHLETICS Democratic PAWS Committee E m a i l: S pr i n g f ield . dems@gmail.com www.springfielddems. org Facebook: w w w.faceb o ok .c om /s pr i n g f ie ld dems Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Spr i n g f ield Tow n sh ip Building at 7 p.m.

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In addition to playdates, moms meet ups and family events, the Delaware County Chapter 288 meets the second Wednesday and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at The Covenant United Me t ho d ist C hu rch i n Springfield (the chapter is not religiously affiliated).

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The PAWS organization seeks to recognize all female athletes in all 12 women’s sports currently of fered at Spr ing f ield High School. Coaches present PAWS awards within each sport. Recognition is not solely based on athletic achievement, but emphasis is placed on positive contributions to the spirit of teamwork.

Contact the Springfield Athletic Office at 610-9386186

SAA The Springfield Athletic Association (SA A) ha s been ser v ing the Springfield Township and Morton Borough for more than 70 years with various sports programs for youths. Sports offered are baseball, basketball, field hockey, girls’ and boys’ lacrosse, soccer, softball, volleyball and wrestling.

The association has had many outstanding community members involved over the years, and is currently seeking volunteers.

If interested in becoming a director, helping organize or coach a program, contact Mike Palumbo COMMUNITY » PAGE 23

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Garden Club of Springfield beautifies the township The Garden Club of Springfield was organized Nov. 23, 1931, with more than 40 members.

It was federated in 1932 and since has been affiliated with the Garden Club Federation of PA and the National Garden Clubs Inc. Today, approximately 40 members carry on its original mission “to stimulate the knowledge and love of home gardening, to aid in the protection of native trees and birds and to encourage sound civic landscape practices.”

With civic pride, club members have volunteered many hours and made contributions to the community throughout the years.

The club continues to benefit Springfield with a number of current horticulture projects. A recent project was the re-landscaping around Old Central School.

This project was in collaboration with Springfield Township after the renovation of the School. The Garden Club also designed and now maintains the Garden of Hope, a native plant garden in front of the township building, the gardens in front of the library and the gardens at the entrance to Memorial Park. The squares along Saxer Avenue are planted each year with annual flowers. The Garden Club also erected a Blue Star Memorial at Me-

With civic pride, club members have volunteered many hours and made contributions to the community throughout the years. The club continues to benefit Springfield with a number of current horticulture projects. morial Park. Every Arbor At Christmas, the Cclub in decorating the Historic tation in Ridley Creek State Day, a new tree is planted decorates Old Central Leiper House in Walling- Park. in Springfield.

School and also participates ford and the Colonial PlanThe club also attempts to do outreach to our public school students in order SHARON GOODSPEED to foster a love of horticulREALTOR® ture in children.

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Club members consider themselves “kindred spirits” who enjoy all aspects

of the world of plants, ornithology and the environment. They are committed to civic landscape improvement and often work with other local organizations to accomplish certain goals.

Anyone interested in becoming part of the Garden Club should be aware that a background in gardening is not a prerequisite for club membership. Part of the fun is learning by doing!

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Springfield Country Club offers golf, swimming, more The Springfield Country Club Recreational Complex, owned by Springfield Township, provides golf on a beautifully landscaped, 18-hole golf course, a popular recreational swimming, one of the finest dining and banquet facilities in Delaware County and a fine restaurant. It is a jewel in the heart of Springfield.

The land on which the Country Club sits is rich in history. In 1681, William Penn deeded a tract of land in Springfield to surveyor Robert Taylor. Abraham Lincoln, the great uncle of President Abraham Lincoln, resided on the property in a

historic home from 1730 to 1752.

The land was farmed until 1947, when Thomas Sheridan purchased it. He oversaw the construction of a golf course whose design was dated Sept. 23 1947.

Sheridan’s family sold the property to Springfield Township in the early 1960s.

In the 1980s, the township embarked on a greens restoration project to redesign all 18 greens on the golf course. The board of commissioners approved the project, and David Myers and James Simpson redesigned the course. The project was completed in

the spring of 2000 and has greatly enhanced the condition and layout of the course (6,018 yard par 70).

In 1999, a 53,000-squarefoot clubhouse was constructed and currently houses public dining rooms, banquet rooms capable of seating 800 people, a pro shop, golfers grill, locker rooms and cart storage.

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There’s a park for everyone in Springfield, Morton Doe Run Park: 3 acres; Natural Environmental Park Elson Glen Park: 6 acres; Picnic Tables, Playground Equipment, Baseball Diamonds Greenbriar Park: 3 acres; Picnic Tables, Basketball Courts Jane Lownes Park: 23.4 acres; Natural Environmental Park, Picnic Tables, Playground Equipment, Basketball Courts, Baseball Diamonds Kerr Park: 2 acres; Natural Amphitheater: 3 acres Environmental Park Adjacent to Williams Park; Lehigh Circle Park: 1.7 Picnic Tables acres; Picnic Tables, PlayChurch Road Park: 13.6 ground Equipment acres; Picnic Tables, Base- Levis Road Park: 3.1 ball Diamonds, Football acres; Natural Environmenand Soccer Fields tal Park, Picnic Tables Crowell Park: 13 acres; Maple Street Park: Natural Environmen0.5 acre; Picnic Tables, tal Park, Picnic Tables, Playground Equipment, Playground Equipment, Basketball Courts Basketball Courts, BaseMeadowgreen Park: 3.8 ball Diamonds, Football and Soccer Fields, Volley- acres; Picnic Tables, Playground Equipment, Basball Courts ketball Courts, Baseball Diamonds, Tennis Court Park: 9 With 24 parks Netherwood acres; Picnic Tables, in Springfield Playground Equipment, Basketball Courts, BaseTownship, ball Diamonds, Football and Soccer Fields there’s one Pennsdale Park: 3.5 near every acres; Picnic Tables, Equipment, neighborhood. Playground Basketball Court, Baseball Springfield Township boasts nearly 160 acres of parkland, with sports fields, playground equipment and open space for picnics and playing. In addition to park maintenance, the township continues with improvement projects every year.

The parks department uses no harmful chemicals for its field maintenance.

With 24 parks in Springfield Township, there’s one near every neighborhood.

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Diamond Rolling Green Park: 9.2 acres; Natural Environmental Park, Picnic Tables, Playground Equipment, Basketball Courts

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Spring Valley Park: 5.4 acres; Natural Environmental Park Thomson Park: 15 acres; Natural Environmental Park Veterans Memorial Park: 17.5 acres; Natural Environmental Park, Picnic Tables, Playground Equipment, Basketball Courts, Baseball Diamonds, Football and Soccer Fields, Tennis Courts Wagner Wayside Park: 1.8 acres; Natural Environmental Park, Picnic Tables Walsh Park: 19.4 acres; Natural Environmental Park, Picnic Tables, Playground Equipment, Basketball Courts, Baseball Diamonds, Football and Soccer Fields, Volleyball Courts Wildwood Avenue Park: 1

acre; Picnic Tables, Playground Equipment, Basketball Courts, Baseball Diamonds Williams Park: 5.2 acres; Picnic Tables, Playground Equipment, Basketball Courts, Baseball Diamonds, Shuffleboard Courts, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Courts Woodland Park: 26 acres; Natural Environmental Park Morton Borough is home to the following excellent recreational facilities: Jacobs’ Park: (Harding Ave and Newell Street) for outdoor activities, with adjacent playground, picnic area, basketball courts and athletic field.

Morton Community Center: (500 Highland Ave., Morton, PA 19070) with indoor basketball court, gym, multi-purpose room, full service kitchen, large meeting room and book swap library. * Outside of the community center is a tot-lot, athletic field and wooded area. The outdoor facilities are open seven days a week from dusk til dawn, free of charge. * The indoor facilities (ex. Morton Borough Hall), picnic area and athletic fields may be reserved by individuals or groups for specific activities and events. Contact the Borough Administration Office directly for additional information at 610-543-4565.

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New pool opens at Springfield Country Club

By Susan L. Serbin For Digital First Media

The Springfield Country Club held open house to debut the new pool complex last year. Perhaps it was the unseasonably warm, humid weather, but folks seemed more than ready to get the summer party started with an exciting reconstruction.

Off and on for about a decade, the township has been conducting feasibility studies about the status of the pool. The main pool and baby pool had been in existence since the mid-1960s, providing fun in the sun for township residents and their guests. About a year prior, commissioners and administrators decided maintenance and repairs were no longer logical.

“Actually, the prices we used to get on pool replacement were astronomical,” said Commissioners President Jeff Rudolph, who was mixing with visitors.

Rudolph said the designs and options being presented would run “north of $5 million.” Moreover, they were generally more involved than the complex needed.

“Then we had a proposal that was not only economical, but had the ‘wow’ factor we wanted,” he said.

The project came in at about $1.6 million. But among the key factors in the go-ahead approval was that the pool —like the rest of the municipally owned SPRINGFIELD >>

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country club — was selfsupporting. It is not taxpayer funded.

“The fact that is a public pool for Springfield makes it cheaper to join than a private club,” said Vickie Borbidge, who was taking the tour.

Borbidge was no stranger to the pool.

“I had my first job here.

My mom used to give swimming lessons, and my daughter is a competitive swimmer. The nice thing about the new pool is that it is now regulation so we could have swim meets here,” said Borbidge.

The complex has three water facilities. The main pool is somewhat smaller than the former one, but has lane designations and a diving area. The round “river pool” has jets which continually circulate specially designed tubes for a relaxing ride. The “baby pool” is a new design with zero entry, meaning no steps to kids like Corinne Leska, a pool veteran at 4-years-old, or adults.

“All of the pools and the complex are now ADA compliant,” said country club Superintendent Jim Simpson. “The bathhouses have had a facelift, and the covered area next to it has ping pong tables. The snack bar is new and now air-conditioned, and has some outdoor seating. And we have WiFi.” As Simpson continued, virtually everything except the small pool office had

been considered — even moving the filter house.

“Aside from the pools themselves, one of the biggest changes is the out-ofthe-water activities,” said pool manager Christine Hess, pointing out such features as a mini-tot lot, four-square court, feather ball, shuffleboard and a ball toss.”

Lori Boyer said she’s been coming to the Springfield pool her entire life. Now a mom as well, Boyer liked the activities opportunities.

“The play areas are awesome because they give kids other things to do than just the pool. And they’ve added movie nights and the occasional ‘raft nights’ in the pool,” said Boyer.

Her friend, Marge Baker, had an eye for detail. She noticed the water level in the dive pool was up to the rim.

“That gives it a very sleek look,” said Baker. “This pool is great because it’s very affordable since it’s only my son and me. My daughter is working, and my husband isn’t always available. And they can come as guests.”

In terms of membership, changes include the option for residents to sponsor non-Springfield friends.

“We gave Jim (Simpson) the flexibility to do that this year. It makes a lot of sense if someone wants to regularly come with a family member or close friends,” said Rudolph.

The pool opened Memorial Day weekend 2015.

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Loyalty Day a strong tradition in Springfield

By Susan L. Serbin For Digital First Media

Less recognized than most other community events, Loyalty Day is one of the township’s most significant and prized occasions. The 24th annual Loyalty Day Program was scheduled for April 30, 2016.

Last year’s event continued the program’s long tradition.

“Last year we were in short sleeves. Today I have on an overcoat,” said Rep. William Adolph (R-165), who sponsors the event, during the 2015 event. “But we look forward to this day as a great tradition that provides us with a forum to honor some of our most valued citizens” Loyalty Day, observed on May 1 in the United States, is a day set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.

It was made an official reoccurring holiday on July 18, 1958; however, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed May 1, 1955, the first observance of Loyalty Day. Springfield has always held its program the SaturSPRINGFIELD >>

Loyalty Day, observed on May 1 in the United States, is a day set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.

day prior to May 1 and has rarely had an inclement day. Dozens of members of three organizations turned out to honor one individual they have selected for the annual award: Police Officer Andrew Graff, Fire Department Capt. Thomas Chestnut and Ambulance Corps member Ruth von Minden.

“We rarely take time to say thank you, and many of these individuals are volunteers who leave their homes at any time, day or night, to serve their community.

They so often have a positive effect on complete strangers,” said Adolph.

Elected officials assisting in the awards included Sen. Thomas McGarrigle (R-26), County Councilman Michael Culp, and Springfield Commission President Jeffrey Rudolph. Fellow commissioners attending were Paul Wechsler, Dan Lanciano and Edward Kelly. Congressman Pat Meehan (R-7) was represented by and aide.

“This event comes at a good time,” Rudolph said, referring directly to coverage of certain law enforcement incidents. “But in this town, our police officers are good news. It makes me thankful to live in a safe, well-protected community.”

Officer Andrew Graff has been with the Springfield Police Department for eight years. He received a commendation by Chief Joseph Daly for work leading to the arrest of two career criminals. More recently he and fellow officers successfully closed an incident in a medical office involving and assault and barricade.

“It was a vision of mine to be in law enforcement, and I find a lot of satisfaction in it,” said Graff. “The award is a way to recog-

nize the core values of the department of professionalism, respect and integrity.”

Thomas Chestnut has been a volunteer with the Springfield Fire Department since 2001, and has been on an active crew for every year of his service. Councilman Culp said among Chestnut’s real values is his constant pursuit of training and training of others. It was that preparedness that led to a positive outcome from Chestnut’s fall from a second floor during a fire.

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Calvary Independent Baptist Church 716 Amosland Road Morton, Pa 19070 610-328-4330 www.cibc.org Pastor John B. Cartwright

C.C. Hancock United Methodist Church 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064 610-543-3551 Rev. Janet K. Hess

Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church 2 E Sylvan Ave Rutledge, PA 19070 610-544-1493 Rev. Pamela McShane, Pastor

Christ Tabernacle 14 South Morton Ave., Morton, PA 19070 610-328-2330 www.ctjohn316.com Rev. Eric Nichols, Pastor

SPRINGFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH 184 N. Norwinden Drive, Springfield, PA 19064-2646

www.springfieldbaptist.net 610-543-8879

Church Of The Atonement

First Baptist Church of Morton

935 Amosland Rd Morton, PA 19070 610-543-2103

Broad Street at North Morton Avenue Morton, PA 19070 610-543-9958

Collenbrook United Church

First Presbyterian Church of Springfield

5290 Township Line Road Springfield, PA 19064 610-789-9590 Rev. Melanie Lawrence-Caldwell, Pastor

356 Summit Road, Springfield, PA 19064 610-543-5110 Fax 610-543-5110 www.fpcspringfield.org Rev. Jeffrey E. Bryan, Pastor

Congregation Ohev Shalom

Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church

2 Chester Road Wallingford, PA 19086 610-874-1465 E-mail: exec@ohev.net www.ohev.net Rabbi Jeremy Gerber

651 East Springfield Road Springfield, PA 19064 610-626-3321 www.holycrosscatholics.org Rev. John D. Gabin, Pastor

Covenant United Methodist Church

Life Christian Fellowship

212 West Springfield Road Springfield, PA 19064 610-544-1400, Fax 610-544-2862 www.covumc.com Rev. James D. Anderman, Senior Pastor

607 West Springfield Road Springfield, PA 19064 610-328-2843 www.lcfconnect.com Rev. Robert Novak, Pastor

Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

New Life Temple of the Greater

145 West Springfield Road Springfield, PA 19064 610-544-8113 www.redeemerspringfield.net Redeemer33@verizon.net The Very Rev. E. Edward Shiley, Rector

Highway Church of Christ, Inc. 968 Amosland Road Morton, Pa 19070 610-690-0900 www.newlifetempleghcoc.com Bishop Robert G. Johnson Jr.

First Baptist Church of Morton Walter Garnett Annex 506 N. Morton Ave. Morton, PA 19070 610-328-2876

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 2130 Franklin Avenue, Morton, PA 19070 610-543-1046 www.olphmorton.org Rev. Msgr. John M. Savinski, Pastor Hometown

Teresa Huddell Associate Broker Media, PA 19063 Office: 610-566-1340 Cell: 610-209-7215 • Fax: 484-450-2637 teresahuddell@gmail.com www.teresahuddell.remaxagent.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Princeton United Presbyterian Church 933 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19064 610-543-9533 Princetonpres@aol.com Rev. Pamela McShane, Pastor

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Springfield Friends Meeting 1001 Old Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA 19064 WORSHIP » PAGE 23

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at mkpalumbo@yahoo. com.

For membership information, contact Tom Aughe at membership@ springfieldaa.org.

SA A genera l meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at Old Central School on Saxer Ave. All SA A members are welcome to attend.

Website: www.springfieldaa.org

SYC The Springfield Youth Club (SYC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth. Its pur pose is to promote the principals of active participation, spor t sma nsh ip, a nd s c hol a s t ic achievement in association with the football and cheerleading. The pr o g r a m s emph a si z e teaching, and activities occur in a positive and challenging atmosphere without undue emphasis on winning. The programs are carried out in accordance with the Bylaws and rules of the football conference in which the SYC is a vot-

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We b sit e: w w w. s yc . leag1.com.

Holy Cross

Meets on the first and third Mondays of each VETERANS GROUPS month at 11:30 a.m. at the top floor of the CathHarold Paul Saks olic Social Building, 240 Amvets Post 118 Nor th Bishop Avenue, 211 North Morton Av- Springfield. enue St. Francis Over 50 Morton, PA 19070 Club 610-543-9551 Email: A mvets118@ yahoo.com The Club provides reWebsit e: a mvet spa . laxation, entertainment, com/post118 socia l ac tiv ities, and seasonal trips. Anyone Springfield 50 years of age and older American Legion may join the club. Membership is open to the Post 227 entire community. The 18 East Spr ing f ield Club meets on the secRoad ond and fourth ThursSpringfield, PA 19064 day of each month at 1:15 610-544-8900 p.m. in Leonard Hall.

The post has been in For membership call existence for 80 years, Betty Pote at 610-544and has 160 members. 7570 or Frank Tarsia at Meetings are held on 610-544-2259. The club is the third Saturday of non-denominational and odd-numbered months all are welcome. at above address.

VFW Collins Chambers Post 6541

St. Kevin Pioneers

A club for seniors 55 years- of-age or older who meet the first third and fifth Wednesday of 24 Pennington Avenue each month from SepMorton, PA 19070 tember to June at 1:30 610-690-1115 p.m. in the Parish Life Center. Membership is SENIOR GROUPS n o n - d e n o m i n a t ion a l .

Casino trips are planned Active Seniors of monthly.

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610-328-2425 Ms. Elizabeth Fallon, Clerk

Shorter A.M.E. Church 111 Pennington Avenue, Morton, PA 19070 610-543-6773 www.shorterame.org Dr. Timothy E. Tyler, Pastor

Springfield Baptist Church 184 North Norwinden Drive, Springfield, PA 19064 610-543-8879, Fax 610-543-1829 Email:pastor@springfieldbaptist.net www.springfieldbaptist.net Rev. Wylie Johnson, Pastor

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an important role in the Monthly Meetings growth and development of Springfield — enhancGeneral meetings are ing in many ways the schedu led t he fou r t h FROM PAGE 16 quality of life for commu- Wednesday of each month to bulb nurture, flower ar- nity residents – except June, July and ranging and plant propaAugust. Meeting times gation. Frequent tours of Membership and locations may be obprivate and public garAnyone interested in tained by calling the presdens are not only educa- membership is invited to ident, Bette Ortoleva (610tional but also part of the attend any monthly meet- 565-5328) or Kate Sevensocial fellowship of mem- ing and submit a request sky (610-359-9449). bers and their guests. for membership to the For mor e t h a n 75 Membership Chair. Dues Information courtesy years, the Garden Club are $35 per year. of the Springfield of Springfield has played Township Website.

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by Pharrell Williams.

“That’s when (Philadelphia) Mayor (Michael) Nutter came over and said to us, ‘Yes absolutely, we all certainly have been so happy this last week around here haven’t we?’” recalled Corvino.

The O’Hara band members were also greeted and thanked by World Meeting of Families Executive Director Donna Crilley Farrell, herself a 1982 O’Hara alumna. The 51-year-old Springfield resident had delivered the good news on Aug. 9 that they would be giving the pope a musical sendoff.

The O’Hara marching

St. John’s Lutheran Church 25 East Scenic Road Springfield, PA 19064 610-543-3100 Rev. Thomas Engler

St. Kevin Roman Catholic Church 200 West Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA 19064 610-544-8777 www.saintkevinchurch.net Rev. John C. Moloney, Pastor

St. Matthew Lutheran Church 400 Lynbrooke Road Springfield, PA 19064 610-543-8700, Fax 610-543-8704 www.stmattspringfield.org Rev. Karl Richard, Sr. Pastor

band also played for Pope John Paul II when he visited Philadelphia in 1979, although then the band greeted the Holy Father upon his arrival at the airport. The Bishop Shanahan High School Marching Band from Downingtown, Chester County, under the direction of Charles Keating, was assigned that duty this time. After his arrival Saturday morning, Francis spotted Keating’s 10-year-old son, Michael, who is wheelchair-bound with cerebral palsy, blessed him and gently kissed him on the forehead.

“It was such an honor to even be invited, especially given the history of the O’Hara band having been involved in ‘79 with the arrival of Pope John Paul II,” noted Corvino. “Any time the band

The O’Hara marching band also played for Pope John Paul II when he visited Philadelphia in 1979, although then the band greeted the Holy Father upon his arrival at the airport. gets to play out in the community it is a great opportunity and this is probably the most exposure the students could ever experience. I’m sure it’s something they’ll remember for a lifetime.”

St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church 135 Saxer Avenue, Springfield, PA 19064 610-543-0848 www.sfaparish.org Rev. Anthony Costa, Pastor

The True Jesus Church 300 West Woodland Avenue Springfield, PA 19064 610-544-3766

Victoria Baptist Church 1459 Baltimore Pk., Springfield, PA 19064 610-544-1773 Rev. Joseph Dalton, Pastor

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