March 22-28, 2009, headlines in The Sanatoga Post

Published during the week just ended in The Sanatoga Post:

Saturday, March 28

• Keystoners Agree With Cell Phone Ban
  A university survey finds overwhelming support in Pennsylvania for a statewide ban on drivers using hand-held cell phones. What’s your opinion? Take a Post Poll.
• County Gets Energy Project Stimulus Cash
  Montgomery County will receive almost $6.2 million in economic stimulus funds for projects to promote energy efficiency, the federal Department of Energy announced.
• Union Protests Subcontractor At PMMC
  Unionized carpenters expressed their distress Friday over use of a non-union firm doing some of the reconstruction work at Pottstown’s hospital.
• Keep Healthy Next Week
  Vegan, vegetarian, or something in-between? There’s a support group that wants you as a member.
• Pottsgrove Falcons Sports for March 28, 2009
  Who’s playing what, when, and where in the Pottsgrove School District.

Friday, March 27

• Wachovia Keeping Its Logo … For Awhile
  The Wachovia bank branch just west of Sanatoga, as well as those in Limerick and elsewhere, won’t be re-branded as Wells Fargo banks anytime soon.
• Woman Escapes House Fire
  The sole occupant of a single-family home in Limerick escaped serious injury from a fire that could be seen late Thursday afternoon by drivers on U.S. Route 422.
• They’re Driving To A Drive-In
  Like fast, good looking cars? Like food? Like to leisurely enjoy both on a Sunday afternoon? The DSM Tuners want to meet you next week.
• Pottsgrove Falcons Sports for March 27, 2009
  Who’s playing what, when, and where in the Pottsgrove School District.

Thursday, March 26

• Club Revive Hitting The Road, Too
  The popular but recently controversial under-21 dance event for teens in Lower Pottsgrove has scheduled future dates in Boothwyn and Allentown PA as well.
• Stuff To Do This Weekend
  Smile! as you watch the spring musical performance at Pottsgrove High School. A popular flea market re-opens. The frogs make music for your walk. Lower Pottsgrove historians hold an open house, and lots more too.
• Program Covers Back Care
  Refrain from strain, and keep your back in better condition. How to heed that advice is the topic of the Healthy Woman program coming April 8 in Pottstown.
• Pottsgrove Falcons Sports for March 26, 2009
  Who’s playing what, when, and where in the Pottsgrove School District.

Wednesday, March 25

• Wealthy? No, But We’ve Got A Big Clock
  Life in Lower Pottsgrove is comfortable and serene, right? Money isn’t everything, right? And with one quake California’s gone, right? Harumph! to a new BusinessWeek “wealthiest” compilation.
• County Releases Primary Candidates List
  Primary election candidates for Pottsgrove School District and Lower Pottsgrove (PA) Township offices were identified Tuesday in a list released by Montgomery County’s Voter Services office.
• Seniors Get Sweet Treats, Dancing Feet
  Pottsgrove Middle School invites senior citizens to a special evening in April, and it’s no Fool’s joke. But hurry; reservations are due Friday.
• MCCC Schedules Career Fairs
  Two will be held next month on the community college’s Pottstown campus.
• Former Principal Removed From Ministry
  A priest accused of sexual abuse, who once was principal at St. Pius X High School, will no longer serve in the clergy.
• Pottsgrove Falcons Sports for March 25, 2009
  Who’s playing what, when, and where in the Pottsgrove School District.

Tuesday, March 24

• Rupert Now No Right-On-Red
  Worries about accidents at the corner of Rupert Road and Ridge Pike prompt Lower Pottsgrove to install a new traffic control.
• Limerick Unit Shut Down As Planned
  The Unit 2 nuclear generator at Exelon’s facility was safely shut down Monday for maintenance and re-fueling. Unit 1 continues to operate.
• Pottstown Hosts Historic Home Show
  More than 60 vendors, and a popular guest speaker, offered advice Saturday on refurbishing and renovating local homes whose walls could tell stories. Watch a Post video.
• Home Buyer Seminars Announced
  The housing market won’t always be like this. Sooner or later, people will be able to buy again. If you dream of home ownership, this series in Pottstown covers some basics.
• News Chief MCCC’s Commencement Speaker
  A Philadelphia native who made it big in the news business will be the college’s keynote speaker during graduation exercises in May.
• PMMC Seeks Patient Choice Nominees
  Know a nurse at the Pottstown hospital who does outstanding work? Tell its administrators; they’ll tell the world (or at least our corner of it).
• Pottsgrove Falcons Sports for March 24, 2009
  Who’s playing what, when, and where in the Pottsgrove School District.

Monday, March 23

• What They Sold For
  A weekly review of top home prices paid in Lower Pottsgrove and surrounding townships.
• Scout, Trout. Trout, Scout. Say Hello
  Hundreds of volunteers made their way Saturday to Warwick County Park, 14 miles southwest of Sanatoga, to help the state stock French Creek with trout for fishing season.
• Notebook Worthy
  Falcons return to their lofty nest. A Falcon of a different feather is honored by his peers. A fireman is honored, too, in Potts Grove (that’s not a misprint). And cake is served at Sunneybrook (and that IS a misprint).
• Family Services Dinner Beneficiary
  Wander down Thursday night to Montgomery County Community College in Pottstown, where students will serve lasagna to raise funds for Family Services of Montgomery County.
• Pottsgrove Falcons Sports for March 23, 2009
  Who’s playing what, when, and where in the Pottsgrove School District.

Sunday, March 22

• The Post Week In Review
  For March 15-21, 2009.

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