Terri Castaldi and Emily Dobbins take in the Broomall Memorial Day Parade

Each year a service is conducted by the Bonaventure-Clark VFW Post in Aston. Pictured - L to R - Larry Weathers, Jr, Retired U S Navy, Dave Irving, Retired U S Army, James Murphy, Bonaventure-Clark VFW Post and Stan Woerth, Retired U S Army

On April 22, 2009, Mrs. Puchalla's advisory class from Paxon Hollow Middle School wanted to raise awareness for littering around their school. They have noticed an abundant amount of trash around the building. For example, they noticed the gym bleachers, the hallways, courtyards, athletic fields, and the front of the building were full of litter. The class's mission was to try and start cleaning up the excess trash along the inside and outside of their building to promote more school pride. They used the model, "Don't be a litter bug" on the t-shirts they made, hoping to intrigue the eyes of other students. They also made posters to spread the environmental word, and have already collected several bags full of trash. The advisory class will continue to spread the environmental cause throughout the rest of the school year both inside and outsideof the school.

MEDIA, Pa. - Delaware County Sheriff Joe McGinn (left) presents a $5,000 check for The Sheriff's Scholarships to Dr. Jerry Parker, Delaware County Community College President.The Sheriff's Scholarships are funded through proceeds from the Annual Sheriff's 5K Run/Walk, to be held this year on June 14. Sheriff McGinn is an alumnus and former faculty member of the College. The Sheriff's Scholarships are open to veterans in any College program or students in Emergency Management and Planning majors.The College awarded five Sheriff's Scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year. Recipients are Matthew Murray of Broomall, Emergency Management and Planning major, Municipal Police Officer concentration; Nicole Cocco of Elverson, a Nursing major; David Evans, Jr., of Aston, Emergency Management and Planning major, Fire Science concentration; Kevin Maccario of Upper Darby, Emergency Management and Planning Fire Science concentration; and William Paul IV of Holmes, Emergency Management and Planning, Municipal Police Officer concentration.

On May 6, Radnor High School students joined more than 200 high-school students from 36 school districts in Harrisburg for Classrooms for the Future Student Capitol Day. These students shared innovative projects that were created using technology provided through the Classrooms for the Future grant.
The Radnor Education Foundation has helped further supplement Radnor Township School District's technology with its own grants, helping more Radnor classrooms receive laptops, interactive white boards and collateral materials.
RHS CFF English teacher Abby Daniels and CFF technology-integration coach Andrea Brothman applied for the chance to travel to Harrisburg to meet with legislators to showcase the great learning experiences that are taking place in Daniels' classroom. While there, the group from Radnor met with state representatives Bill Adolph and Brian Lentz.
Daniels' two courses, Global Issues and World Literature, integrate technology to enhance and amplify classroom learning. With the help of Brothman, she created an online social network - a Ning - for each class.
Students have spent the year engaging in literature responses through the Ning site, which allows for online blogging, discussions, and multimedia sharing. To maintain student safety, the site is secure - the teacher retains control over who can access it and what images, videos and discussions are posted to the site.
Some of the 21st-century skills honed by integrating this technology are creativity and innovation, communication and collaboration, research and information fluency, critical thinking, problem-solving, productivity and digital-age literacy.
Integrating social networks in classrooms builds on students' familiarity with connecting with others online, but places it in an academic context. In the Global Issues class, an integrated English/social studies course, each student used Ning to blog reflections on chapters of A Fine Balance by Rohinton Minstry. Students responded to classmates' posts with clarifying questions, making connections among the plot, history, politics, geography and themselves. Any controversial topics discussed online were then addressed in class, allowing everyone to share thoughts and opinions. This activity allowed students to process the information they were reading and allowed them to gain understanding of the author's purpose, use of literary devices, and cultural mores.
Student thinking is deepened through this interactive network as they are compelled to digest, analyze and synthesize what they read, rather than read a work quickly without purpose. A written response, as opposed to oral, allows students the time to adequately reflect and formulate questions.
Blog responses require analysis, reflection, textual connections and prediction that demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Mothers and daughters from the Academy of Notre Dame recently attended the annual Mother-Daughter Communion Breakfast held at the Springfield Country Club. Following a special liturgy presided over by Rev. Robert J. Murray, OSA, of Villanova University, guests filed into the large dining room for a delicious buffet breakfast. School President Veronica Harrington thanked everyone for attending and recognized the graduating seniors and rising eighth graders.

Caption:
Seated, from left, are senior mothers Louisa Miceli of Broomall, Janice Matteo of Springfield and Therese Trainer of Bala Cynwyd. Standing, from left, are seniors Marissa Pedro, Dana Matteo and Megan Trainer.

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania (May 6, 2009) - On April 28, the Academy of Notre Dame's most avid high school readers showed off their love of reading books when they won first place in the Delaware County Reading Olympics, hosted by Springfield High School. Over 500 students from 42 teams competed at the middle and high school levels.
All year, thirteen students committed themselves to reading 40 selected books in order to compete in this annual event located at Springfield High School. The team, who called themselves the Restricted Section, answered 55 out of 60 questions correctly to earn blue ribbons.
This was Notre Dame's first year participating among many local schools such as Marple Newtown and Springfield High Schools. The outstanding olympians were: sophomore Theresa Ramirez of Newtown Square, freshman Maureen McGrath of West Chester, sophomore Jackie Till of St. Davids, sophomore Rachel Rodden of Villanova, freshman Anna Colette Heldring of Wayne, freshman Morgan Schreck of St. Davids, sophomore Jackie McClellan of Havertown, junior Lucy Chen of Broomall, junior Georgia McAdams of Bala Cynwyd, sophomore Tabatha Barton of Newtown Square, freshman Stephanie Coffua of Newtown Square, freshman Grace Poole of Devon and sophomore Anna Hoplamazian of West Chester.
The Delaware County Reading Olympics is presented by the Delaware County Reading Council, Delaware County Intermediate Unit, and Springfield School District.
The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is located at 560 Sproul Road in Villanova, Pa.

Drexel Hill, PA - May 13, 2009 Holy Child Academy Fourth Grader, Domenique Aguirre, has been voted as an Honorable Mention for her submission to the 2009 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Awareness Poster Contest. The contest, managed by Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems, received over 1,400 posters from 34 different schools in Delaware County.
Domenique's award winning poster encourages students not to "waste time on drugs," and illustrates a soccer ball, a basketball, and a baseball bat as better alternatives to smoking. Domenique feels strongly about preventing drug abuse, explaining, "It's better to do sports than to do drugs!"

On Saturday, May 9th, 75 girl scouts from the Middlecreek Service Unit and their mothers attended the annual She and Me Tea held at the Media Community Center from 12-2pm. Pictured outside the community center are girl scouts Maitlin Combs, Michaela Combs, Gabby DiAntonio, Faith Davis and Anna DiAntonio.

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Judge Chad F. Kenney greets the juror winners of the raffle on Juror Appreciation Day, which is held annually during the first week of May to show the Court's appreciation for the work of jurors every day. The winners include (left to right) Emily Collins of Holmes, Michael Czajkowski of Havertown, Nigel Laing of Upper Darby, and Susan A. Miller of Marcus Hook. All of the gifts given to the jurors during the week are donated by members of the Media Business Authority. The winners are selected with the help of the jury drum, which was used to select jurors before a computer undertook that responsibility.

These photos were taken at the Aston Community Center where many of the students met to depart with their limos and excutive buses for the prom which was held at the Moshulu Restaurant, Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA.
The first photo includes a group of students whom have gone all through school together since kindergarten at Coebourn Elementary up to Sun Valley.


The students include (from left to right): Pete Papageorge, Kaitlyn McLaughlin, Katie Cardwell, Sean McCaffrey, Carly Cagle, Abby Musial and Max O'Malley.


The second photo are: Katie Cardwell and Max O'Malley getting onto their bus.


All of these photos were taken by Karen Cardwell

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania (May 6, 2009) - The Academy of Notre Dame held its Second Annual Sunflower Run in memory of Aimee Willard '92 on Saturday, April 25, at Ridley Creek State Park. The unseasonably warm weather brought out participants in droves, as over 365 runners and walkers registered. Awards were presented to the top three finishers in each age groups and each pre-registered person received a commemorative t-shirt.Over 60 sponsors helped support the event through donations of cash, food and beverages. Major sponsors included the dental office of Dr. Bellisario in Ardmore, the ACE Technology Group in Malvern, Casey's Restaurant in Newtown Square, and four members of the Wolfington family who are graduates of the Academy. A local band, The NEW Cartwrights, performed until race time to the delight of the assembled crowd. Proceeds benefited the Academy of Notre Dame Scholarship Fund.

Anne Shuster, 80, of Havertown, will compete in track and field events at the 2009 Delaware County Senior Games, set for June 15-19. Shuster, shown in the lead during the 2008 Games, has competed in 11 Senior Games and has earned a combined total of 216 medals. For information about the 2009 Delaware County Senior Games visit http://www.delcoseniorgames.org/.

Delaware County Council has a new Web site to help seniors connect with information for the 2009 Senior Games, set for June 15-19. Registration information is available on the County Web site at http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/ and at the new Web site, http://www.delcoseniorgames.org/. Preparing for the 2009 Senior Games are committee members, from left, athletes Burr Daly and Paul Walkovic, Co-Chairs Steve Gamble and Marc Manfre, and athletes Bob Ballantine and John Durning.

A. Richard Paul (left), Chairman of the Delaware County Heritage Commission, accepted a resolution declaring May to be Preservation Month in Delaware County from Councilman Thomas J. McGarrigle (right) prior to the presentation of the 31st annual historic preservation awards by the Heritage Commission at the May 5 County Council meeting.
Joining in the presentation were (2d row, from left) Council Vice-Chairman John J. Whelan, Council Chairman Linda A. Cartisano and Councilman Andy Lewis.

Here are some photos of the Health Fair recently held at St. Bernadette of Lourdes gradeschool in Drexel Hill. The Health Fair was coordinated by St. Bernadette's Physical Education Instructor, Rose Wallace and held on April 21st for grades 5-8, and on April 28th for grades K-4. Children traveled in groups to interactive stations such as: "Choking Charlie," where they discussed the Heimlich Manuever and how to perform it "Germbuster", where the children applied a solution to their hands and put then put them under an ultraviolet light to see the germs and the places they missed after washing Tobacco Education, which covered the ill effects of smoking. This station had a "tar jar", which showed what lungs look like after a year of smoking, a set of teeth showing tartar, plaque, and swelling due to smoking Whole Foods set up a Nutrition display of healthy snacks and banana smoothies, a well as a green smoothie made from assorted fruits and vegetables - Most kids were surprised at how delicious this was! A fitness station where the children learned Tae-Bo moves, as well as "Cardioke" An interactive heart station, which showed how blood travels through the heart and lungs and then to other organs of the body A poison station Representatives from Main Line Health/Bryn Mawr Hospital, a Professional Dietician, a Physician, and physical education instructors performed the demonstrations and interactive stations.

Blue Star Service Flags will fly throughout May beneath the American Flags in the courtyard of the Delaware County Government Center and at the Courthouse, Media, to honor Delaware County residents in military service and their families.
Representatives of the Philadelphia Chapter of blue Star Mothers joined members of County Council in the courtyard to raise the Blue Star Flag, the official banner authorized by the U.S. Defense Department for display by families and associations who have members serving in the Armed Forces during wartime.
Marian Moran (2d from left), President of the Chapter, was accompanied to the April 28 County Council meeting by Jeanne Koroly (center), and Marie Caranci (1st from left). They placed the flag on the flagpole along with Council Chairman Linda A. Cartisano (3d from left), Council Vice-Chairman John J. Whelan (2d from right), Councilwoman Christine Fizzano Cannon (3d from right), Councilman Andy Lewis (1st from right), and Councilman Thomas J. McGarrigle (right) as well as Park Policeman William Harper (left).
Mrs. Moran is the mother of U. S. Navy Lt. Kevin R. Moran; Mrs. Koroly’s son is U.S. Navy Lt. Robert A. Koroly; Mrs. Caranci is the mother of Pennsylvania National Guard Sgt. Anthony Caranci, who is on his second deployment to Iraq.

Council Vice-Chairman John J. Whelan (center) presented a resolution commending the Irish of Havertown for winning the top prize, the George Costello Award, for the 14th time in the Float Division in the annual Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
President and organization founder James P. Kilgallen (right) was joined by members Gertrude Murray (1st from right) and Mike Bradley (1st from left) as well as Haverford Township Commissioner James E. McGarrity (left) at the April 28 Delaware County Council meeting, where they described their entry, "St. Patrick: Guide Us To Peace And Prosperity." Bradley is Director of the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Joining in the presentation were (2d row, from left) Councilman Thomas J. McGarrigle, Councilwoman Christine Fizzano Cannon, Council Chairman Linda A. Cartisano and Councilman Andy Lewis.

A resolution declaring April 25-May 2 to be National Infant Immunization Awareness Week was presented by Delaware County Councilwoman Christine Fizzano Cannon (center) to (from left) David McKeighan, of the Delaware County Medical Society, Dr. Joyce Raisin, of the Widener University School of Nursing, and Mina Henry, Chair of the Delaware County Immunization Coalition, as well as to (from right) Harry Dumas, of GlaxoSmithKlein, Amy Nardi, of the County Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination, and Beth Smith, of the Delaware County State Health Center of the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
As members of the Immunization Coalition, the recipients work together to achieve the goal of enlightening the community of the importance of proper immunization for children before age two.
Joining in the presentation at the April 28 County Council meeting were (2d row, from left) Councilman Thomas J. McGarrigle, Council Vice-Chairman John J. Whelan, Council Chairman Linda A. Cartisano and Councilman Andy Lewis.

Read all about it! The Delaware County Library System (DCLS) presented 2009 Library Awards to the following individuals who demonstrated outstanding support for the county’s network of 26 public libraries: (from left) County Council Vice-Chairman Jack Whelan, Outstanding Public Official award; Ginny Wakefield, board member at Aston Library, named Outstanding Citizen for Libraries; James Harper, of Local 413, Laborers’ International Union, Outstanding Citizen for Libraries; and Shirley Warren, a 50-year volunteer for the Media-Upper Providence Library, Outstanding Library Employee award. For information about Delaware County’s libraries, visit www.delcolibraries.org.

Eric Wellington, Dean of the Business & CIS Department of Delaware County Community College
Virginia Carter, Provost of the college
Award Recipients from Para-Legal Studies ~ Marcelle Deflandre, Lori Biondi, Mildred Akumu
Senior Judge Edward J. Zetusky, Jr., Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
Joseph W. Chupein, Jr., President, Delaware County Bar Association
Labron K. Shuman, Coordinator, Delaware County Community College

Steppingstone Scholars, Inc, a Philadelphia based non-profit organization that prepares motivated and talented urban school children for educational opportunities that lead to college, held its annual Spring Salsa event which raised funds for its program that gives underserved children a blueprint for the future. This year’s Salsa, which marked the 10th anniversary of the organization, took place on Friday, April 24 at the Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park’s Memorial Hall.
Guests enjoyed cocktails and rides in the Carousel House of the museum and then moved through the museum’s exhibits into Hamilton Hall, which was transformed into a hot dance lounge and featured exotic cocktails, an exquisite stationed dinner prepared by Max and Me, and the festive sounds of The Quake. One of the hottest social affairs in the Philadelphia region, Spring Salsa welcomed more than 340 people and raised more than $290,000.
“During this historic time of change, we are proud to be more dedicated than ever to our Scholars,” said Nina Weisbord Steppingstone Scholars President. “The message we hope to send to our Scholars and their families is that investing in education is, and will remain, our priority.”
Steppingstone Scholars board chair, former state Sen. Connie Williams (D-17), invited state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-8) and his wife Shari, to join her and her husband, Dr. Sankey Williams, as Spring Salsa 2009 co-chairs.

Georgiana Noll of Haverford (left), Dasha Yermakova of Gladwyne, Kimberly and Bill Curley of Berwyn, and Kara and Wade Barnett of Penn Valley.

Susie Shah of Wynnewood (left) and Carol Kutteh of Newtown Square.

Kathy Stevenson (left) of Haverford and husband Joe Cox, Headmaster of the Haverford School, with Pamela Crawley.

Mary Stengel Austen of Radnor, Steppingstone Scholars board member, with Mayor Michael Nutter.

Top Dog Groomer's in Aston, have designed a new look for those who own long-haired dachshunds.
"The Lion Cut" makes this hot dog quite cool as Sparkie struts her new doo around the town of
Aston.

Elementary students enjoying summer fun and learning during GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer program at the Upper Darby/Sellers Library.

Fair Acres resident Catherine "Kitty" Tenure celebrated her 100thbirthday on May 21, 2008 surrounded by many of her close friends and fellow residents.

Kitty was born May 18, 1908 in Philadelphia as the youngest of eight children. She had four sisters and three brothers and said, "I was and still am the baby of the family."

As a child, Kitty took care of her sick mother while her sisters worked to help take care of the family. When she was 37, Kitty married Charles Tenure whom she said, "was very handsome. He had all the girls after him." They were married for 31 years before Charles died in 1976. Unable to have children of her own, Kitty often took care ofher three nieces and many of the neighborhood children.

She said, "Every time a mother went into the hospital to have another baby, I would take care of the kids at home."

Upon reaching her 100 year milestone, Kitty remarked, "I'm just happyto be 100 years-old and to be as good as I am. I had good times."

Karakung Swim Club is a 44 year old private swim club in Haverford Township with a membership of 450 families. We have a 3-4 year waiting list.

This new baby pool project was a well thought out capital improvement with a zero entry waterway, mushroom fountain and water play area designed for the safety & enjoyment of our 450 families.

Little 5 year old Ryan Millay of Green Lane, with his eyes aglow, told me and said he just saw a turkey! Puzzled, I walked up my drive and there at the front door was a wild turkey!!!

The bird kept Green Lane residents on their toes all day long and in awe as he grazed each yard, enjoying the sunshine yet shy with the spectators. He spent the entire day on our block strutting from yard to yard gazing into windows & doors and flying over fences.

We were expecting a gaggle any moment but all we had got were giggles from kids and adults alike!

We were giving thanks to this bird for the excitment he brought to Green Lane!

“The All Ball! All-Star Basketball Team recently won the AAU Mid-Atlantic U-10 District Championship, beating the Delaware Panthers 46-40 in the final game. The All Ball! All Stars are a group of area players from Garnet Valley, Havertown, Ardmore, and Malvern. Players include (front from left to right) Liam Shea, Andrew Louden, Matt Woods, Quinn Kirkpatrick, Conner Delaney, John Rigsby, (back) Jack Donaghy, Michael Warnick, Jack Marshall, Ryan McCrossan, and Ryan Daly. The team’s head coach is Ted Kirkpatrick and assistant coaches are Steve Delaney and Brian Daly”.

Monday evening, students, parents, teachers and friendsgathered at the Wayne Art Center to enjoy artwork produced by theregion's high-school students.

Some 100 pieces of art from high schoolsthroughout the district were entered in the annual 7th CongressionalDistrict Art Competition-titled "An Artistic Discovery"-hosted by Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7 of Edgmont). This year's grand prize winner was Springfield High School's Hayden Dahmm, a 9th grader who submitted hispastel work "Plate of Mangoes." His work will be hung in the tunnel that leads to the United States Capitol.

Adrianna Thoden may be the youngest Flyers fan on the planet.

Several residents of Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Lima, PA enjoyed a tripto Hooters Restaurant in Concordville March 20. The Hooters staff waswelcoming and happy to serve the residents who enjoyed their outing, which also included "March Madness" basketball and a stop for ice cream on the wayhome. Planning and coordinating new and refreshing activities for over 900residents can be a difficult task for the staff of the Therapeutic ActivityServices (TAS) department at Fair Acres.

The goal is to provide theresidents with fun, engaging activities that allow them to interact witheach other, as well as with the surrounding community. The Hooters trip was planned at the request of a number of residents. The Hooters wait staff gladly posed for photos with several residents and everyone involved enjoyed the mid-day trip. After such a positive experience, the residents are looking forward to a return trip in the nearfuture.

Seven-year old Sophie Gray (shown here with mom and twin sister Zoe) summed it up when meeting Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton in Drexel Hill Sunday with, "Mom, I have been waiting my whole life for a girl to be President!"

Girl Scouts from the Middlecreek Service Unit had a baby shower for Baby Bundles. 93 scouts gathered to play baby shower games and make diaper cakes. They collected baby items to be donated to the local WIC agency.

A resolution declaring May 29 to be Hero Day, when the annual Hero Bowl all-star high school football game will be played, was presented by Delaware County Councilman Thomas J. McGarrigle (center), to County Detective Robert T. Lythgoe (left), Chairman of the 2008 Hero Bowl and President of the Delaware County Hero Scholarship Fund, and former County Councilman John J. McFadden (right), a member of the Hero Fund board of directors.
The game which pits the best Delaware County high school seniors in a benefit game for the Hero Scholarship Fund, will begin at 7:30 PM. Thursday, May 29, at Widener University, Chester. Admission is $5 with tickets available at all Commerce Bank branches in the county as well as at the gate the night of the game. The Hero Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for the children of police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Joining in the presentation at the April 8 County Council meeting were (2d row, from left) Councilwoman Christine Fizzano Cannon, Council Chairman Linda A. Cartisano, Councilman Andy Lewis and Council Vice-Chairman John J. Whelan.

A resolution declaring April 13-19 to be National Library Week was presented by County Council Vice-Chairman John J. Whelan (center) to Delaware County Library Board President Mary Pat Lynam (left) and Library Administrator David Belanger (right).
The presentation preceded the awarding of prizes to eight youngsters who were victorious in the annual "Create An Original Bookmark" contest which featured more than 6,000 entries from school children throughout the county.
Joining in the presentation at the April 8 County Council meeting were (2d row, from left) Councilman Thomas J. McGarrigle, Councilwoman Christine Fizzano Cannon, Council Chairman Linda A. Cartisano and Councilman Andy Lewis.

Ithan Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Elinor Ball wears two crowns these days. First, she was selected for the Delaware County Excellence in Teaching Award. She, with her fellow recipients, will be honored at Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s Partners in Learning banquet April 29. She will be awarded $500 personally, and $500 will be donated to IES.

The Wayne resident was also nominated in the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National State Teacher of the Year Organization’s 2009 Teacher of the Year program. As such, she has been honored with the NSTOY-PA Apple Award for “commitment and excellence in the teaching profession.”

The full release is attached. For more information, contact me or Elinor Ball at 610-527-1357 or elinor.ball@rtsd.org.

Fair Acres residents in Building 8 helped fellow resident Bessie Wilson celebrate her 101st Birthday on 03/22/08. Surrounded by family members, Bessie was presented with a citation from arepresentative on behalf of Congressman Joe Sestak's office and the Friendsof Fair Acres gave her a floral corsage.Born and raised in Cambridge, Maryland, Bessie and her late husband Fred G.Wilson relocated to Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Although they never hadchildren of their own, they helped raise many nieces and nephews. Bessiewas also titled as a "Mother" at the First Baptist Church in Darby and amember of the Union Blue Ribbon Club.Always an active woman, she continued driving her car until she was in her80's. Bessie worked as a domestic but found the time to plan church tripswith her group to places like Lancaster Pennsylvania. Fair Acres Geriatric Center is Delaware County's long-term care facility inLima on Route 352, one mile north of the intersection of Route 1 and GraniteRun Mall.

There isn’t a better time to feel good about yourself, help others, support a great cause, develop lifelong friendships, learn leadership skills, and more~ than this Spring!
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life event being held at Penncrest High School on May 9-10, 2008 promises to be ‘all of the above’ and HCI is proud to support and participate in this important Asset-Building effort. Hundreds of students, adults and parents are joining forces to do something positive and even the organizers are amazed with the results! At this time, there are 70 teams and more than 500 participants, ready to do whatever it takes, to raise money for cancer research, education and services for patients and their families. Relay For Life is a team event combining the best elements of a camp-out, block party and walk-a-thon. Event activities include a touching Survivor Celebration, Caregiver Lap and Luminaria Ceremony, with each light bearing an honored loved one’s name.

Proceeds from a recent "Dodge 4 Life" DodgeBall Tournament were presented by Ashley Byrne to Elisa Colkitt, Relay for Life Event Chair and Gina Bitetti, the American Cancer Society Community Income Development Director.

Holy Child Academy Third Grader Bobby Straub enjoys writing so much that he has started his own weekly newspaper, The Daily Straub. Peppered with anecdotes from home and school, Bobby writes articles about the week's events and shares his opinions on various issues. "I started the paper to keep my family in the loop," Bobby explained. "I wanted them to know what happened in school for both me and my brother, Sam." In "publication" for the past few weeks, Bobby said that the best part of writing the paper is giving it out to his parents and teachers. "I've added a 'Comments' section to the paper for my readers to give me feedback - so far everyone has really liked it, and that makes me feel good!"Bobby's Third Grade teacher, Ms. Hoffman, encouraged him to write the paper. "When I realized that he was doing this on his own, I asked Bobby to bring in a copy for me to read each week," said Ms. Hoffman. "Bobby has a real interest in journalistic writing, and practicing each week with his own family newspaper helps to foster this talent." Another benefit to the classroom is that The Daily Straub has inspired other children in the Third Grade to start writing their own newspapers!Holy Child Academy is an independent, Catholic, co-educational school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. At Holy Child, each student's unique talents are celebrated as part of the thriving academic community. With small classroom instruction and an emphasis on each child's learning style, Holy Child provides its students with a foundation for success and the opportunity to explore their own skills and interests. Holy Child Academy Third Grader Bobby Straub of Havertown shares his weekly family newspaper, The Daily Straub, with Primary Director Anne Wood.About Holy Child Academy: Holy Child Academy is a co-educational, independent, Catholic school located in Drexel Hill, PA, offering education for Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Holy Child Academy teachers integrate innovative technology in the classroom, engage students in exciting, interactive lessons and foster a positive and challenging learning environment. Students benefit from small class size, individual attention and a diverse student body. With the motto "Actions, not Words," Holy Child Academy prepares its students as leaders in the community.

Dr. Paul Miller and John Ruth of the Delaware County Chapter of PASR served as judges during the Delaware County Science Fair held at Granite Run Mall March 3-5. John Ruth presented the Chapter's four $50 awards to winners in categories selected by the Fair Committee. The Delaware County Chapter has been involved in the Science Fair for the last several years.
In the photo are: Claire Levis (Team Proj.), Nicole Melso (Earth + Space), Matthew Nicewater (Zoology - Best of Fair), John Ruth (PASR)

Councilman Thomas J. McGarrigle (center) introduced a resolution at the March 25 Delaware County Council meeting declaring May 1 to be National Day of Prayer, which he presented to Evelyn Wright (left) and Robert Wright (right) of the Delaware County National Day of Prayer Task Force.
A National Day of Prayer program is sponsored annually by the National Day of Prayer Task Force on the first Thursday of May in Rose Tree Park as part of a national observance which was established in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan when he signed legislation which was passed unanimously by both Houses of Congress.
Joining in the presentation were (2d row, from left) Councilman Andy Lewis, Councilwoman Christine Fizzano Cannon, Council Chairman Linda A. Cartisano and Council Vice-Chairman John J. Whelan.

County Council Chairman Linda A. Cartisano (center) presented a resolution declaring April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month to stress the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect and promoting programs dedicated to improving the lives of children who are victims of abuse and to eliminate such tragedies.
The resolution was accepted at the March 25 Delaware County Council meeting by (from left) Anthony DiTommaso, of Comcast Cable of Delaware County; Amy Nardi, Assistant Director, County Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination; Anne McFadden, Vice-President and Senior Community Banking Manager, Sovereign Bank, Media; and Carol Goertzel, President, PathwaysPA; as well as (from right) Greg Gegwich, Director, Public Relations and Marketing, Crozer-Chester Medical Center; Michele Edgcumbe, Executive Director, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates); Deirdre Jacques, County Children & Youth Services Agency, Chester; and Pat Kozinski, Executive Director, Family Support Line of Delaware County.
Joining in the presentation were (2d row, from left) Councilman Thomas J. McGarrigle, Councilwoman Christine Fizzano Cannon, Councilman Andy Lewis and Council Vice-Chairman John J. Whelan.

When Easter approaches at St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford, members of the high school youth group know it’s time to go hungry.
Again this year, Operation Growl brought members of the youth group together for a 24-hour fast – all part of an effort to raise the students’ awareness of the plight of the hungry, and to raise money for local food programs.
And how do they pass the time? This year, the students spent Saturday, March 15, helping the Delaware County Literacy Council. The students packed books from DCLC’s Lansdowne office for shipping to DCLC’s main office in Chester. The group spent five hours packing boxes and shredding files. By the end of the day, they had filled 25 boxes with books and many trash bags of shredded paper.
Students who participated in the project were: Jenna Bates, Kelly Carey, Alex Cocco, Samantha Daley, Katie Endres, Matt Lucci, Richard Scott, Susan Seitz, Clare Sherry, Stephanie Smedile, Molly Tareila, Joyce Theur, Grace Theur and Natalie White. They were chaperoned by Joe Lucci, Karen Theur and Father Jim Bajorek.
In addition to their volunteer work, the students asked parishioners at St. John’s to sponsor their participation in the program. Their goal was to raise $9,000.

Here are four generations of family members with the name Edgar Osborne Moore. The oldest Edgar (called "Bud") will be 89 years old on March 25. The youngest Edgar Osborne Moore is my grandson (called "Quinn") and is ten years old. It's a great photograph and thought it might be used for a human interest story or just a photograph with a header that you think would be appropriate. The photograph was taken at a recent holiday gathering at my son's home in VA ("Ned").

Edgar Osborne Moore ("Bud")
Edgar Osborne Moore III ("Ed")
Edgar Osborne Moore IV ("Ned")
Edgar Osborne Moore V ("Quinn")

The Moore family has lived or owned property in Wallingford since the 1870's.

Business was far from usual in Harrisburg this month when a group of "Miracles" from the Media Theatre rocked the grand Rotunda with their music, and impressed the State Senate with their diverse abilities.
The State Street Miracles, a performance troupe of 11 adults with developmental disabilities, traveled to the state Capitol and performed for the esteemed members of the legislature as part of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
The mission of the Miracles is to spread the joy of music and dance while increasing awareness of the talents and abilities of people with disabilities. While many non-disabled advocates travel to Harrisburg to speak for people with disabilities, these performers are self-advocates and ambassadors who inspire people with their abilities.
The Miracles traveled to Harrisburg on March 10 as the guests of State Sen. Ted Erickson, an ardent supporter of people with disabilities. Their trip allowed them to take their message beyond Delaware County to a statewide audience.
Family members and representatives from the Media Theatre joined the Miracles as they toured the resplendent Capitol, performed in the Rotunda, and were recognized on the Senate floor when Sen. Erickson presented a Resolution declaring March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s air-filled cash vault is loaded with swirling play money, but it became real money when John D. Unangst, FMFCU President/CEO, challenged Daniel E. Kennedy, Riddle Memorial Hospital’s President/CEO, to grab all he could in 3 minutes!
The donation to The Riddle HealthCare Foundation amounted to $3,621.00 and was presented to Kennedy recently as one way the FMFCU supports the mission and services of the hospital. " I couldn’t be more pleased to accept such a creative and thoughtful donation." said Kennedy, "It will be a wonderful infusion of much needed dollars that stay here at Riddle Memorial Hospital to better serve our community."
"It is my honor to be part of the leadership here at Riddle Memorial Hospital and my service on
The Riddle HealthCare Foundation Board is only a small part of what FMFCU does to ensure that Riddle brings the finest of care to our community" remarked Unangst. "I personally see this as an investment that makes perfect sense."

Ocean Rose Verrall, born on Feb, 6, already knows how to party on St. Patrick's Day. Her parents are Petty Officer 3rd class-Crystal Verrall (McCollum) and Sergeant Robert Verrall.

Grace Stewart, 3, of Aston, takes part in the Aston Township sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt at the Community Center on Concord Road.

Frances Gillespie, centenarian and resident of Fair Acres Geriatric Center,celebrated her 100th birthday on March 11. Frances was born in SouthPhiladelphia in 1908 and was one of five children. She worked as abookkeeper at the American Tobacco Company for many years until herretirement. An avid bowler until she was 90, Frances also enjoyed reading2-3 books per week. Her last remaining sibling, Catherine, age 90, wasunable to attend the party, however, her son Richard and his wife Vickieparticipated in the festivities with fellow residents and Fair Acres staff.

Millis Faust, 15, has been training hard since the end of January for the largest student ballet competition in the world, the Youth American Grand Prix. The competition awards scholarships for dance education and ends in an intense workshop. The Radnor High School freshman competed Fri., March 7, at Swarthmore College in the regional competition. Her hope was to be invited to the New York in April to perform with dancers from around the world and to vie for scholarships to some of the most esteemed dance schools in the world.
By Monday night, the Faust family learned that Millis had won gold in her age division for classical ballet and had placed in the top 12 for her contemporary performance.
She will be competing in the finals April 15-21 at NYU’s Skirball Center.