Published during the week just ended in The Sanatoga Post:

Saturday, April 17

• Keep Healthy Next Week
  A weekly review of free or low-cost local seminars, support groups, screenings, tests and clinics to help you stay healthy and fit, sponsored or conducted by community health care organizations.

Friday, April 16

• Pottsgrove Paying To Fight Assessment Appeals
  The school district board has hired an appraiser to contest property assessment appeals in four pending cases. If real estate prices continue to fall, the loss in value could result in lower tax revenue and bigger budget problems.
• Post Part Of National ‘Religion In The News’ Project
  It was among media selected for interviews regarding coverage of churches, religious groups, and religion-inspired articles.
• Also, In The Limerick Post
  • Like Phoenixville, Every ‘Hood Needs Volunteers
    A community blogger admires a Phoenixville woman who won an award Thursday morning, as well as other volunteers who make many good things possible.
  • 24 Hours In Limerick For April 13, 2010
    A summary of Limerick- and Royersford-related news now appearing on other websites.
• Also, In The Pottstown Post
  • Pottstown PAL Sets Opening For Sports Complex
    A May celebration is planned for the launch of the Police Athletic League’s new fields.
  • Innocence Recalled: 7 Photos From Boyertown
    The portraiture of Krystal Mruskovic helps viewers remember how much fun being a kid can be.
  • Code Blue Steps Into Pottstown’s Blogosphere
    The school district and borough watchdog group issued its first entry Tuesday. It welcomes feedback.
  • 24 Hours In Pottstown For April 13, 2010
    A summary of Pottstown-related news now appearing on other websites.

Thursday, April 15

• Tax Filing Deadline Today; Township Deadline Ahead
  After local residents endure the drudgery of filing their income tax returns today, maybe they’ll brighten up with the thought of a tax “sale” in Lower Pottsgrove Township.
• Ringing Relocation Decision Deferred Again
  The answer to where Ringing Rocks Elementary School students will be moved once construction begins at their building this summer has been left hanging until month’s end.
• Pottsgrove District OKs New Bus Contract, Up 2.2%
  The agreement with CMD Services Inc. of Pottstown covers most of the district’s transportation needs for 2010-2011.
• Stuff To Do This Weekend
  Some sun and clouds. Moderate temperatures. Lots to keep occupied with in and around the area. Who could ask for more?
• Also, In The Limerick Post
  • Kimberton Fire Company Stages Basket Bingo
    The fund-raiser features some brand-name basketry.
• Also, In The Pottstown Post
  • Riding A News Coaster With The Mercury’s Editor
    Tracking down the latest information on last week’s Route 422 road-rage shooting made for an exciting day in The Mercury newsroom, Editor Nancy March tells her boss.

Wednesday, April 14

• School Board Member Headed For Afghanistan Duty
  Pottsgrove school director Robert Lindgren said Tuesday he will tender his resignation to serve the nation overseas.
• PennDOT To Fine Contractor For Bridge Work Delays
  The construction company responsible for fixing the East High Street bridge over Sanatoga Creek faces a fine of almost $10,000 daily for every day beyond Aug. 31 that traffic must be detoured.
• Refueling Done, Limerick Unit 1 Back Online
  Exelon Nuclear completed its refueling and repair work in 22 days, and on Tuesday returned the electricity generator to service.
• Footprints ‘Action’ Here Likely To Be Limited
  The anti-nuclear protest group is small, friendly, and well-received in many locations, press reports outside the area indicate. Its walkers are due April 19 and 20 in Pottstown.

Tuesday, April 13

• Traffic Pattern Shifts Ahead At High Street Bridge
  Work to rehabilitate the bridge crossing Sanatoga Creek between Allison Drive and Sanatoga Road, near Cutillo’s Restaurant, may start next Monday.
• Perhaps, Further Closure
  The emotional pain may never completely end, but the sentencing Monday of a teenage driver in a crash that killed two Pottsgrove High School students is another step in the healing process.
• Wh’cha Reading? At Pottsgrove, Something Different This Summer
  Summer reading book listsin the Pottsgrove School District, which elicited parent and student complaints last year, are being changed. By the way, the school board meets tonight at Ringing Rocks.
• Go Green To Save Green, Accountants Say
  With the income tax filing deadline only days away, Pennsylvania’s accountants point out ways to save both money and the planet.
• Also, In The Limerick Post
  • Spring City Students Spread Sunshine To Soldiers
    Hand-made posters and encouraging words from elementary school kids were inspired by a community group at the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College.
  • Gardening Scholarship Applications Due Thursday
    There’s still time to apply for educational funds available though Montgomery County Cooperative Extension.
  • Artist’s Work Reflects Indian, Jewish Cultures
    Ursinus College will feature a talk and slide show next week.
• Also, In The Pottstown Post
  • Hospital Installs Perinatal Information System
    Better data can mean a healthier mother and infants, according to Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.
  • Hearthstone Opens Concert To Public
    The Douglassville assisted living community invites its neighbors to hear The Piano Man. No, not Billy Joel, but maybe close.

Monday, April 12

• Cleaning Up The Real Horsepower
  When Pottsgrove Middle School students held a fund-raising wash Saturday, they got a lot of business from drivers of the usual cars and vans. Then a somewhat more old-fashioned form of transportation showed up …
• What They Sold For
  A weekly review of highest prices paid for real estate in Lower Pottsgrove (PA) Township and neighboring municipalities.
• Upper Pottsgrove Follows Lower’s Lead On Pact
  Changes in a regional planning document, to which Lower Pottsgrove commissioners agreed last week, is bound for approval in Upper Pottsgrove next week.
• Pottsgrove Falcons Sports For April 12-18, 2010
  Who they’ll play, where, and when.
• Local Program Reviews Obama Foreign Policy
  A panel of experts from Montgomery County Community College looks at the president’s record so far, in Pottstown broadcast event open to the public.
• Liberty Belles USO Show Comes To Sunnybrook
  The Wednesday concert and comedic performance will make it seem as though Sanatoga had been thrown back through time.
• YWCA Hosts Pottstown Parenting Seminars
  A Spring-Ford counseling expert will be the featured presenter for a series of three programs that continues weekly though April 28.
• Also, In The Limerick Post
  • Spring-Ford Looking To Buy Security Cams, DVRs
    In an interesting twist, the school district is limiting its pool of potential bidders. Only vendors within a certain radius of Royersford can participate.
  • What They Sold For … In Limerick
    A weekly review of top prices paid for real estate in Limerick (PA) Township and neighboring municipalities.
  • Talk Covers Financing For Assisted Living
    A Phoenixville speaker will describe helpful benefits veterans and their spouses may not know about.
  • The Week In Review In Limerick
    For April 4-10, 2010
• Also, In The Pottstown Post
  • What They Sold For … In Pottstown
    A weekly review of high prices paid for real estate in the borough of Pottstown and surrounding municipalities.
  • Hospital Program Focuses On Feet
    A podiatrist and a specialist in carpel tunnel syndrome are scheduled presenters in Pottstown.
  • B9. They’ll Walk … O72. For Fun … N32. Here
    It’s a game for seniors citizens called Bingo Walking, and it’s coming to Boyertown.
  • The Week In Review In Pottstown
    For April 4-10, 2010

Sunday, April 11

• The Post Week In Review
  For April 4-10, 2010

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