Archive for September, 2009

JustAsk/I’m repeating

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
JustAsk/I’m repeating

Good evening to all… I never want it said that “she repeats herself.”  I really try not to do that.  But….sometimes a message comes to me that just won’t let go.  That is where I am at today. We’ve heard it before, I’ve spoken on it before and here it comes again….”Watch your words.” You say, “... »

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Public Comment Sought On High Speed Rail Project

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Public Comment Sought On High Speed Rail Project

The public is invited to comment on an environmental assessment to improve the Keystone Corridor East Amtrak rail line from Harrisburg to Philadelphia as part of the state’s upcoming federal high-speed rail application, said PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. “Inviting the public to comment on this assessment allows their concerns to be heard and... »

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2009 Schuylkill River Festival

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
2009 Schuylkill River Festival

Saturday, October 10th from 11am-5pm Riverfront Park & College Drive and Montgomery County Community College, Pottstown FREE ADMISSION Fun For the Entire Family . . . Scenes of the Schuylkill Art Exhibit Dozens of Arts & Crafts Vendors Food & Beverage Vendors Children’s Games and Activities Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides Native American Village Kayaking Workshops Environmental Workshops Hourly Craft Demonstrations Bike on the Schuylkill River Trail Community Information Music on... »

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Limerick Township Updates

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Limerick Township Updates

The Board of Supervisors approved the installation of a stop sign on Sunset Road at Heffner Road at its meeting 9/10/09.  All way stops have been installed which will be on flash for a period of sixty days. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Manderach Memorial Playground Area is CLOSED until Spring 2010 due to renovation. LIMERICK COMMUNITY DAY 2009…A... »

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Just Ask/Patterns

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Just Ask/Patterns

Good morning my friends… What a glorious day.  I’ve heard from my eldest and she says that where she is at it is cloudy and cold.  Then I look outside my window and see blue skies, sunshine and a cool breeze blowing. This scene is pretty consistent outside my doors.  You know – it is... »

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One On One With Philadelphia Novelist Kerry L. Marzock

Monday, September 28th, 2009
One On One With Philadelphia Novelist Kerry L. Marzock

By Roy Keeler, Pottstown Herald Staff Reporter I had the pleasure to break bread with and interview author Kerry L. Marzock recently.  Kerry is a novelist in the horror genre and poet extraordinaire.  We sat down to talk about where she has been, where she is headed and all things in between. Kerry’s second novel, Raven’s... »

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Construction Report for Rt 422, Week of September 28

Monday, September 28th, 2009
Construction Report for Rt 422, Week of September 28

US 422 E & W, Lower Providence, W. Norriton, Upper Merion twps. – Paving: LANE RESTRICTIONS between US 202 & PA 23. 6 PM – 6 AM. – $5.7 million US 422 East, Upper Providence, Limerick twps. – Road Reconstruction: REDUCED FROM TWO LANES TO ONE between Royersford & PA 29 Interchanges. 10 AM –... »

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Just Ask/Temptations

Monday, September 28th, 2009
Just Ask/Temptations

Good Afternoon to all… OK – OK – OK –I misspelled a little word on Friday.  Oh my gosh, I caught it after I shared with you.  Make that “lose” control not “loose” control.  Sorry! A few days ago George and I were talking about “temptation.”  What is temptation exactly? The on-line dictionary defines temptation as, something... »

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Norristown Based Virtual Charter School Distributes 4000 Laptops

Monday, September 28th, 2009
Norristown Based Virtual Charter School Distributes 4000 Laptops

Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School (PAVCS), a K-12 public cyber charter school in Norristown, Pa., deployed nearly 4,000 ThinkPad R500 laptops to equip its students with the technology needed to complete a high quality home-based public education. The school has also entered into a partnership with IBM Global Financing, the lending and leasing business segment... »

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Mystery Diner Review of the Craft Ale House, Limerick, PA

Monday, September 28th, 2009
Mystery Diner Review of the Craft Ale House, Limerick, PA

On Friday, September 25th, I had dinner at the Craft Ale House in Limerick with 4 friends.  This was my first visit so I was full of anticipation having heard good things.  The restaurant was full! We were seated fairly quickly at a nice table in the back of the restaurant.  Our server Kate was... »

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