The Upper Perk Press

Upper Perk grad passes basic training

noreply@blogger.com (BerksMont News) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:42:00 +0000

Air Force Airman Andrew M. Kaiser has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree relating through the Community College of the Air Force.

Kaiser is the son of Judy Strominger of Forgedale Road, Bechtelsville, Pa., and Mike Kaiser of W. Fifth St., Pennsburg, Pa.

In 2007, the airman graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School, Pennsburg.

Source: Army & Air Force Hometown News

Professional writer to visit Upper Perk library

noreply@blogger.com (BerksMont News) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:05:00 +0000

Do you have a story to tell? Have you ever thought about becoming a writer?

You’re invited to take advantage of a rare opportunity. In January, the Upper Perkiomen Valley Library (East Greenville, PA) will host a visitor that you don’t want to miss. JONATHAN MABERRY is a multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author. He is a professional writer and writing teacher and since 1979 has sold more than 1100 articles, eighteen nonfiction books, six novels, as well as short stories, poetry, song lyrics, video scripts, greeting cards, and two plays.

Most importantly, he is sincere in sharing his how-to knowledge of the writing a publishing business. Learn valuable insight like: What's involved and how to go about getting an agent; How do I know if my piece will sell, and if it does, who will buy it.

Come join us on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 in the Library’s downstairs community room. This program is free and open to the public.

For more information and to register please call (215) 679-2020.

Source: Streamline Organizational Services

Full-Service Cardiology Comes to Pennsburg

noreply@blogger.com (BerksMont News) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:43:00 +0000

Residents in the Pennsburg area can take comfort in knowing that on Nov. 18, 2008, Alderfer & Travis Cardiology will open an office in the heart of Pennsburg providing
comprehensive cardiology care.

With six full-time, board-certified cardiologists, Alderfer & Travis Cardiology continues its 11-year tradition of providing a complete range of cardiology care - from simple screening tests to the most advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities. The physicians at Alderfer & Travis are specialists in treating cardiovascular disease, peripheral disease and providing expert interventional cardiology.

"Our focus is on treating cardiovascular disease as well as helping prevent
the onset of disease by working with our patients improve their overall
health," states J. Todd Alderfer, MD. "Our entire staff prides itself on
treating every patient with compassion and respect. We are excited to bring
our services to the Pennsburg community."

The new office, located in the new Grand View Hospital Outpatient Center at Pennsburg on 101 W. Second Avenue, will offer a complete range of services.

"Many of the services our patients require can be provided in an office
setting," states David A. Travis, DO. "If our patients require inpatient
cardiology services or specialized care such as cardiac catheterization, we
are on staff at area hospitals including Grand View Hospital and Doylestown
Hospital."

For more information on Alderfer & Travis Cardiology's Pennsburg office,
call 215-257-9000 or visit www.atcheartcare.com

Legislator salutes business women

noreply@blogger.com (BerksMont News) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:44:00 +0000

House Resolution 933, designating the week of Oct. 20 – 24, 2008 as “National Business Women’s Week in Pennsylvania” has received a unanimous vote, said Rep. Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery).

“This is a great way to pay tribute to the positive influence that business women have on our economy and in our overall world,” said Mensch. “Working women constitute 66 million of our nation’s work force; and women-owned businesses account for 28 percent of all United States businesses.”

The House resolution continues a trend started in 1928, when then-President Herbert Hoover made the first declaration of National Business Women’s Week. Over the years, various women’s business groups have been spotlighting the achievements and contributions of working women.

Mensch supports the continuing effort to promote equality for all women, and to help create better conditions for working women through the study of social, educational, economic and political issues.

From Press Sources

Upper Hanover woman accused of $90,000 theft

noreply@blogger.com (BerksMont News) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:08:00 +0000

By Carl Hessler Jr. JRC staff

NORRISTOWN – “Trusty,” Harleysville Savings Bank’s canine mascot, probably isn’t very happy.

That’s because an assistant manager at a bank branch allegedly “violated a trust” and stole at least $90,000 from the bank’s accounts, according to court papers.

Jennifer Michelle McDermott, 37, of the 1200 block of Red Hill Road, Upper Hanover, waived her arraignment in Montgomery County Court on charges of theft by unlawful taking or disposition, theft by deception, receiving stolen property, theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received and forgery in connection with alleged incidents that occurred while she was employed as an assistant manager at the banking institution’s Franconia branch.

“This is a small community bank. She violated a trust,” county Assistant District Attorney Tracey Potere alleged. “You put your money in a bank and you expect bank employees to be looking out for your interests, not stealing your money.”

“You hear about bank robberies, outsiders coming in and stealing your money. You don’t expect an insider to take your money, especially somebody in such a high position, somebody you would trust,” Potere added.

By waiving her upcoming Oct. 18 arraignment, McDermott will not have to appear before a judge for a formal reading of the charges lodged against her. McDermott pleaded not guilty to the charges as part of the arraignment proceedings, according to court papers. The case will now be listed for trial.

McDermott, who previously waived her preliminary hearing on the charges before District Court Judge Kenneth E. Deatelhauser, remains free on her own recognizance bail pending her next court hearing.

Contacted Wednesday, Christopher P. Mullaney, the lawyer who represents McDermott, declined to comment on the matter at this time.

But court documents indicate an investigation of McDermott began in July after the grandson of a deceased man determined that his grandfather’s bank account had been closed without his knowledge about a year ago.

The grandson, who was executor of his grandfather’s estate, had gone to Harleysville Savings Bank to transfer his grandfather’s bank account to an estate account when he learned about the alleged theft. The grandfather was in a nursing facility at the time the bank account was closed and under medication, according to an arrest affidavit.

Bank officials cooperated with police during the investigation.
The investigation determined McDermott allegedly wrote two checks, one for $50,000 and another for $40,000, from the dead man’s account and deposited or transferred the checks into her personal account at another banking institution, according to authorities and court documents.

“The bank officials confronted Jennifer about the incidents and (she) admitted her involvement in the compromised account and admitted to two other accounts that were compromised,” Franconia Detective George H. Moyer III alleged in the criminal complaint.

Additional information about the accounts that were compromised was not contained in court documents.

However, court documents indicate bank officials told authorities the information they gleaned during the investigation was “disturbing.”

If convicted of all the charges at trial, McDermott faces a possible maximum sentence of 24 to 48 years in prison.

Thanks to Mensch, Hennessey

noreply@blogger.com (BerksMont News) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:38:00 +0000

Dear Editor,

With the November elections right around the corner, I would like to send a great big thank you to state Rep. Bob Mensch, (R-147) and state Rep.Tim Hennessey, (R-26) for helping with a personal problem of mine. I had a work-related injury and was having a hard time being reimbursed by my insurance company for multiple medical bills. Mensch and Tim interceded on my behalf, and were able to resolve the problem for me.

Thank you again to Rep. Mensch and Tim Hennessey for helping me. Rep. Mensch is everything a good politician should be - someone who is ready to tackle tough problems and advocate on behalf of citizens such as myself.

Best Regards,

Carole Moyer
Red Hill