SHARON HILL — Kevin and Phyllis Crane, owners of Best of Delco Kids Connection Learning Center in Sharon Hill, made a $1,000 donation to the Sharon Hill Fire Company from their annual fundraiser. A check was presented at the center to Fire Chief Joseph Bourgeois and Lt. Faraan Johnson.
Bourgeois brought along one of the department’s tanker trucks for the children to enjoy. He also talked to them about what firefighters do in their jobs. “We have a great deal of respect and admiration for the members of the Sharon Hill Fire Department,” stated owner Phyllis Crane.
“They put their lives on the line each time they come to a fire, accident scene, and various other dangerous services. We, along with our staff and families at the center, very much appreciate these heroes.” The all-volunteer station at 230 Sharon Ave.
was founded on Oct. 3, 1906. Currently, the station operates two Class A pumpers, a mini pumper, a Spill Unit and a Command Unit.
To make a donation or to learn how to become a volunteer firefighter, contact the Sharon Hill Fire Company directly at 610-583-7302. St. James Alumni to recognize 2024 Wall of Honor inductees at Bulldog banquet The St.
James Wall of Honor and Bulldog Banquet for the 2024 inductees will be held on Friday, Sept. 13 at the Lazaretto Ballroom, 99 Wanamaker Ave., Essington.
The bar will open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be at 7:30 p.
m. Tickets, which cost $60, can be obtained by sending payment to Tony Iacone, 402 Half Mile Post South, Garnet Valley, PA 19060. Due to meal restrictions, tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door.
Guests can reserve tables based on the number of tickets that they purchase. If anyone wants to show support for an honoree, an ad booklet is available. To place an ad, contact Steve Schukraft at 610- 891-7220 or 610-329-1177.
The St. James Wall of Honor 2024 inductees include John Shallet, ’43, deceased, special election; Richard Maloney, ’59; Joseph Cassiatore, ’62, deceased; Jody Poliafico, ’65; Martin Fagan, ’70; Barry Harner, ’71, deceased; Paul Van Horn, ’81; Michael Fortunato, ’83; Honorable Scott Reid, 92; Michael Brady, ’93; and Brian Poliafico, ’93. This year’s distinguished medal winner will be awarded posthumously to a nongraduate, the late Rev.
Monsignor James Mulhearn. The 2024 Magnificent Bulldog award will go to Jeremiah DeNight, ’61. For more information on the inductees or banquet, go to www.
stjbulldogs.org or call Iacone at 610-459-8299. Free resource/farmers market comes to Prospect Park St.
Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Norwood and Prospect United Methodist Church in Prospect Park will present Hope Thru Wholeness, a free resource and farmers market for those in need, 11 a.m. to 1 p.
m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at Prospect UM Church, 800 Lincoln Ave.
, Prospect Park. Vendors will offer free resources, food, diapers, formula and more. Everything distributed at the market is 100% free, including five pallets of free produce and a lunch donated by a local restaurant.
Any vendor that would like to offer free services, products, or resources to the community is welcome to participate. The program was initiated to provide community members a place to find the resources they may need. The free market is held on the fourth Thursday of every month.
New vendors and restaurants are always needed to participate. All vendors can set up free of cost 30 minutes prior to the market opening. Vendors are asked to bring their own tables, chairs and a pop-up tent with weights, if they require shade.
The event will be held outdoors, weather permitting. For more information, email [email protected].
Spotlight Theatre moves to new venue this fall Spotlight Community Theatre celebrates its upcoming 83rd season with a move to a new venue at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, effective Tuesday, Oct. 1.
The theater company has spent 14 years at its 129 Park Ave. location entertaining the region with quality theatrical productions and music shows. The 2024-25 season will officially open at 129 Park Ave.
, Swarthmore, with a family-favorite production of “School House Rock Live! Jr.,” Sept. 20-29.
The season will continue in Spotlight’s new venue in Lansdowne with a production of “Misery,” running Nov. 8-17. “We are fortunate and grateful to have been able to share our theater with the community of Swarthmore and surrounding towns for as long as we have,” remarked Charles Hoffman, president of the Spotlight board of directors.
“We are thrilled to look ahead to a new venue, new shows, and embark on a new journey as we join the abundance of art taking place in Lansdowne.” For more news about the move, upcoming special events, and the rest of the season’s shows : www.spotlighttheatrepa.
org . NAMI Main Line PA offers free conference on mental illness NAMI Main Line PA will offer Pathways to Hope, a free conference on faith and mental illness at St. James United Church of Christ, 135 Myrtle Ave.
, Havertown. The conference is Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug.
24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.
m. each day. The conference will welcome people of all faiths in person and online and bring people together to learn about mental illnesses and treatments from psychiatrists and from people who will share their first-hand experiences.
In addition, participants will learn about cultural issues, strategies they can use to help a person with mental illness, and local resources for mental health care. The conference will aim to reduce the stigma of mental illness and engage faith communities to support people affected by mental health challenges. Lunch will be provided, free of charge.
To learn more about the program and to register, go to https://nami-mainlinepa2024.rsvpify.com .
To register for both conference days or either day, click on the word “Continue” on the right on the first screen. Schoolhouse Center to hold spaghetti dinner The Schoolhouse Center Advisory Council hill host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 12 at Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave.
, Folsom. Dining will be 4 to 6 p.m.
The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and a glass of wine or other beverage. Takeout platters, which don’t include a beverage, will be available 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Cost is $15 and interested people should sign up in advance at the front desk of Schoolhouse by Sept. 9, or by calling 610-237-8100. Penn State Master Gardeners offer help to prep gardens for winter The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners will offer the webinar, “Getting Ready for Fall Fest: Prepping Your Garden for Winter,” 7- 8 p.
m. Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Gardeners are invited to expand their knowledge about gardening from the comfort of their home with the gardeners of Delaware County. The online webinar will discuss the essential steps that a gardener needs to take to prepare their garden for wintertime. This comprehensive workshop will cover everything about tending to both vegetable and ornamental gardens, whether they are in-ground, container or raised bed setups.
Fall is the perfect season for planting, and experts will guide participants on how to make the most of the optimal window to enhance a garden’s beauty and productivity year-round. By preparing the gardens for winter, gardeners can protect their plants, improve soil health, control pests and diseases, and ensure a flourishing garden in the spring. The webinar registration fee is $10.
The deadline to register is Sept. 23. Register by calling 877-345-0691 or visiting https://extension.
psu.edu/programs/master-%20gardener/counties/delaware. Once registered, gardeners will receive the link.
Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. This webinar leads to the annual in-person Fall Fest, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29.
More information about Fall Fest can be found at https://extension.psu.edu/fall-fest .
PennDOT and partners highlight traffic safety on Labor Day weekend across SE Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Delaware River Port Authority, New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Delaware State Police, Pennsylvania DUI Association, MADD, and victim speaker Ceaira Barnshaw held an event last week at the Walt Whitman Bridge to promote safe driving during the Labor Day holiday weekend. “During the end-of-summer gatherings with friends and family, it’s important to prioritize everyone’s safety. Driving under the influence can have deadly outcomes and is entirely avoidable,” emphasized PennDOT Safety Press Officer Krys Johnson.
“There’s no justification for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. As you plan your Labor Day festivities, ensure you have a sober driver for the journey home.” During the holiday period, which runs through Sept.
2, local and state law enforcement will target impaired drivers through enforcement details. Motorists found driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or over will be arrested.
“The DRPA Police Department strives to safely get all motorists to their holiday destinations. Together, we can achieve that goal with safe driving practices and avoiding substances that impair drivers. Staying off the road while under the influence will keep everyone on the road safe and free to enjoy their holiday,” said Port Authority Lt.
Sean Longfellow. According to PennDOT data, during the Labor Day travel period in 2023, there were 291 crashes and two fatalities in the Philadelphia region. The travel period started on Friday, Sept.
1, and ended on Monday, Sept. 4. Of these, 29 crashes and one fatality were related to impaired driving.
Impairment can affect a person’s judgment, balance, vision, and reaction time, impacting others on the road. It’s important to note that alcohol consumption is not the only cause of a DUI arrest. Drivers who are under the influence of illegal drugs or prescription medication are also at risk of being arrested for DUI.
MADD is dedicated to supporting law enforcement efforts to protect roadways, especially during busy times such as the end of a bustling summer. Victim speaker Ceaira Barnshaw emphasized the significant impact of impaired driving on her family. On Saturday, Jan.
28, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Chester County, resulting in the death of Christine Severino, the mother of Barnshaw and her four siblings. A head-on crash took Severino’s life when an impaired driver entered the opposite lane on Route 422 in Tredyffrin Township, colliding with Severino. The somber account highlighted the devastating consequences of impaired driving and underscores the need for increased awareness and vigilance to prevent such tragedies.
PennDOT also recommends that those who choose to walk as an alternative mode of transportation have a designated walker to help them safely travel to and from their destination. Impaired pedestrians can also make poor decisions on the road, putting themselves at risk. The public is encouraged to always plan ahead by designating a sober driver or a walker, arranging for alternative transportation, and always wearing a seatbelt when in a vehicle.
Wearing a seatbelt is the best defense in the event of a crash. For more information on PennDOT’s highway safety efforts, visit http://www.PennDOT.
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