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May 17, 2024: Things We "Heard" and Would Like To Share ...

Lesley Misko Editor

Tomorrow! Solve the Mystery to Learn History

Building a Better Boyertown hosts Heritage Day. Area Residents are invited to participate in an interactive mystery: The Ore-deal at Phoenix Mine. Those who solve it correctly will be entered in a drawing for a prize. If you missed the article about this fun and challenging event, you can read it by clicking here.

Boyertown Area Senior High Needs Coaches for Lacrosse

Boyertown Athletics shares, "The Boyertown Area High School Boys Lacrosse Program based in Boyertown PA, and a member of District 1 as well as the Pioneer Athletic Conference, is seeking to hire the following coaches for the 2024-2025 season: Varsity Defensive Coordinator, Goaltender Coach, Face Off Specialist Coach. Prior coaching and/or collegiate playing experience is preferred for this position. These are paid positions and compensation is based on prior experience. Each coach is expected to help with off season training along with in season game/practice planning.

Applicants must also have up to date background checks and clearances for working with student athletes.

Availability: Immediately."

Please send your resume and cover letter via e-mail toContact: Grady Wise, BASH Head Boys Lacrosse Coach E-mail: grady.b.wise@gmail.com

Bally Community Pool Is Counting Down ...

"The countdown continues... only NINE days until the pool opens! The play area is ready for your little ones!!"

New Hanover Township Parks and Recreation Book Club Plans Poolside Meeting

May Book Club met at Hickory Park Pavilion 3 and had "an engaging conversation about The Women by Kristin Hannah and Pavilions of Women by Pearl S. Buck. Contribute to selecting our next read and decide on our meeting time - as we're planning to reconvene at the pool in June!"

Gilbertsville Fire and Rescue Offers Smoke Alarms, Participates in Operation Save a Life Campaign

They share, "Special thank you to 6abc for once again hosting the annual Operation Save a Life Campaign. Fire companies from all over the region joined the Philadelphia Fire Department and 6abc to receive free smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors for their communities.

"Operation 6abc: Save a Life provided 7,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. These life-saving devices will in turn go to those in need. The station has sponsored Operation 6abc: Save a Life for 33 years.

"'It's a small investment that will go a long way to ensure the safety of a family,' says Deputy Fire Commissioner Jeffery Thompson of the Philadelphia Fire Department.

"Thanks to the help of the corporate sponsors Kidde, The Home Depot, and the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association, first responders are able to share these resources with their communities.

"'It's so important that people understand that fire can happen to anyone at any time. It doesn't matter if you live in this part of town or that part of town, you have to have smoke detectors. You have to have carbon monoxide detectors to protect your family,' said 6abc's President and General Manager Bernie Prazenica.

"This program is paired with education. It's critical to practice a fire escape plan.

"'Everyone needs to know two ways out of every room. Let's say you're in your bedroom, would you know where to go? Would you know how to exit? When you're in the panic moment, that's why it's so important to have the escape plan,' said Stephanie Berzinski of Kidde.

"Those running toward danger are working to help prevent future emergencies.

"'Knowing that all these departments are participating with the same common goal in mind is fantastic,' said Chief Lou Kilmer of the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety.

"You double your chances of survival if you have a working smoke detector in your home during the time of a fire. That's what this effort is all about.

"'We take pride in helping to protect our neighbors and keep them safe,' said Paul Lundholm of The Home Depot.

"Paul Muller, President of the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association, says this work is integral to their mission.

"'If you're doing well and you're not doing good, then you're not doing well enough,' said Muller.

"If you are in need of a smoke alarm, contact the station today and leave a message. 610-367-0277. Someone will return your call to make sure that you receive this life saving device."

General Carl Spaatz National USAAF Museum: A WWII Experience Shares a Flying Opportunity

"Have you purchased your chance to win a ride in this spectacular aircraft?!?! Four lucky winners will be flying over the skies of the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum's 33rd Annual World War II Airshow on June 8th. You do not want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!"

TICKET LINK

https://gsm.ticketspice.com/b25-panchito-bomber-raffle-