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TOWNSHIP STORIES
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Scout's Honor
Two boy scouts from King of Prussia, brothers James and Patrick Shelton (pictured right), received
the National Honor Medal for Heroism during a ceremony in Upper Merion on Saturday, June 14th.
The teens witnessed a horrific accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike last fall in which an out-of-control SUV struck a Range Rover, causing it to flip in the air and disappear over a 50-foot embankment. After calling 911, the boys ran down the highway until they heard screams for help, at which point they climbed the guard rail and ran down the deep slope. When they reached the bottom, they found a woman pinned under the Range Rover. Along with the woman's husband and a passerby they managed to lift the vehicle off the woman. When the family began screaming that their 7-year old daughter was missing, the scouts searched for her and discovered her on the shoulder of the turnpike, where she had been ejected before the vehicle went down the embankment. The boys used their first aid skills to stabilize the badly injured mother and daughter until paramedics arrived.
The Boy Scouts of America's National Court of Honor cited the brothers for "Unusual Heroism with Considerable Risk to Self." The rescued family members, who suffered multiple, serious injuries requiring prolonged hospital stays, participated in the ceremony, pinning the medals on the scouts."It was probably the scariest night of both of our lives, but we can attribute our Scouting training and first aid knowledge with our ability to respond in this emergency," said James, an Eagle Scout from Troop 551. "We were very grateful to be able to assist them in this drastic time in their family," said Patrick, a Life Scout from Troop 551.
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Blog With Us
Check our new "Turnip The Beat" blog which went live just in time for opening day! We'll be sharing information on upcoming events, offering expert advice on preparing delicious foods from our market vendors, giving tips on eating healthy on the go, and much, much more. We would greatly appreciate your comments on our blog posts, and we truly value your friendship and support of the market.
Volunteers Needed
Market officials will need your help setting up and breaking down the Market. Please contact the market here.
Starts With You
Become a Market producer/vendor by clicking here.
Making The News
Did you make it out for opening day? The Times Herald sure did! Check out this recent article covering our opening day. Want to join in the fun? Come on out to the next market which will take place on Saturday, June 21 from 9 AM to 1 PM.
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MLB All-Star
Upper Merion Township is pleased to recognize Roberts Elementary School Principal Jabari Whitehead who one of the three finalists for the People Magazine, Major League Baseball and Target All-Star Teacher Award. The winner is selected by popular vote and will represent the Philadelphia Phillies at the 2014 All-Star Game. Please click here to help Principal Whitehead be recognized as the All-Star Teacher we all know he is!
Get Rowing The Upper Merion Crew team will be holding rowing sessions for 7th graders and up to teach them how to row. View more information about this program here.
Elmwood Park Zoo
On Saturday, July 12 from 10 AM - 5 PM the Elmwood Park Zoo will be holding an Upper Merion Half Price Day! Check out the flyer here.
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 Park & Rec is Gearing up for a great summer!
2014 Discount Summer Tickets
Before heading out to theme parks, the Philadelphia Zoo, Adventure Aquarium, etc. Stop in the Park and Rec office to save some money!
Summer Camps
Adventure Day Camp
Our 6-week Summer Camp June 23-August 1 for ages 5-13.
Camp Beech Tree
Our 6-week Summer Camp June 23-August 1 for ages 3-6.
Concerts Under the Stars
Concerts start here at the Upper Merion Township Building on Sunday June 22nd at 7pm.
Fundraiser
Upper Merion Park&Rec Zumba instructors Geni Roskos and Peg White will hold two classes to benefit cancer patient Eric Burbano. Eric is an Upper Merion resident. Classes will be Monday June 16, 6:00-6:45pm and Friday June 20, 9:40-10:40am, both at Gulph School Gym. Donations will be accepted at the door and classes are open to everyone. For more info genir@comcast.net
To register for any of the programs, click here to visit our online registration website.
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LIBRARY
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Spark a Reaction & Literacy Element
Teen and Adult Summer Reading Programs started on June 16. Read, Review and win exciting prizes. Click here to register Teen Registration & Adult Registration
One Book One Community
On July 10 @ 6:30 PM. Author K.B. Laugheed will be here to discuss her latest book The Spirit Keeper. Books will be available for purchase and autographed at the conclusion of the program. Book may be borrowed from the library and eBooks are available for download.
Summer Story Times Start this week!
The Library's 6 week Story Time sessions begin for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers and Families begins the week of June 23. If you haven't already registered, please do so through our events calendar on www.umtownship.org/library or by stopping into the library.
Middle School Monday Night Fun
On Monday, June 23 from 7 - 8:30 PM, all students in grades 5 - 8 are invited to attend a fun evening at the library. A Book Discussion from 7 - 7:30 PM on 3 books (Dunk, Hidden Talents, and My Rotten Life), Library Jeopardy from 7:30 - 8pm and a Junior Friends Meeting from 8 -8:30 PM, will be held in the Little Theatre. No registration is necessary.
Mike Rose Magic Show
Don't miss a trick at this amazing magic show on Wednesday, June 25 at 7 PM in Freedom Hall. This family event is geared to children in Kindergarten through 8th grade and no registration is required.
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POLICE
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 UMPD Tweets
The Upper Merion Police Department has expanded its communications with area residents and visitors. Follow them @UMerionPD.
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Current Events
The Upper Merion Senior Service Center Current Events club meets in the lounge at 10:30 AM every Monday morning. This is the place to be if you have something to say regarding any current event.Plenty to discuss and lots of perspectives on the news.Discussions continue to expand our horizons and views of what is happening.Come join us and remember, there is always room for more ideas.
Line Dancing
The Upper Merion Senior Service Center has line dancing at 1 PM in the gym on Wednesdays for a small fee of $1.00. The coordinator is Aracelia Panzano.
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| SAFETY & CODES ENFORCEMENT |
Recycling In The Township
Have any questions about what the recycling requirements are in Upper Merion? Need to find a local recycling site? Click here.
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| ADMINISTRATION |
Rate Changes
Upper Merion Township Announces Additional Changes To The Sewer Rental Rate Fees For 2014. Please click here for more information.
Township News
For more the latest information, click here.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
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MONDAY
June 23, 2014
No Meetings
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TUESDAY June 24, 2014
No Meetings
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WEDNESDAY June 25, 2014
Planning Commission
Henderson Room
7:00 PM
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THURSDAY June 26, 2014
Board of Supervisors
Freedom Hall
7:30 PM
No Meetings
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