neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,
It has been such a long time since I have written...I hope you all are enjoying this holiday season with all of your family traditions. The traffic congestion on 202 and Welsh Rd seems to have eased a bit so I haven't had as many urgent needs to write to you...thank goodness! Please see two notes below from neighbors that you might be interested in.

I hope your holidays are bright!

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775


Dear All-
I am emailing to offer my tutoring services. I am available to tutor any elementary students in most major subject areas. I taught elementary school for 15 years including third grade and technology to K-9th grade. My fee and credentials are available upon request. I would love to help your child/children succeed!
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Fran Margolis
215-699-2303
franmargolis@gmail.com

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Tish Baldez <tishbaldez@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 1:53 PM
Subject: Gwynedd Knoll Neighbor is Closing Local Retail Business
To: gwyneddknoll@gmail.com

Hi Carol,

Would you mind sharing this message with our Gwynedd Knoll neighbors - opportunity for holiday shopping in the neighborhood.

Hello Neighbors,

My name is Tish Baldez (215-906-9256). I live on Claudia Way. I used to own and run a small bath, body and home products business in the Philadelphia area. Due to the slow economy, like many small retailers, I chose to close the business a few years ago. What that means is that I have a surplus of inventory that I would like to sell. 

I was going to contact retail owners to give them first dibs at the items, but given the time of the year, I thought I'd welcome my neighbors to browse first. Most items are still new and have been in storage. Others have aged a bit (e.g. candles) but I still offer them for those interested. I have:

• Raffia - multiple colors, all full spools
• Wicker, Wooden, and other Decorative Home Accessories
• Candles
• Christmas Decorations
• Glass bottles (different shapes and sizes)
• Ceramic Kitchen canisters
• Spice Racks with matching jars
• Wood Wine Gift Boxes and Carriers
• Wine Bottle Stoppers - Decorative and Traditional
• Custom Made Gifts Boxes/Baskets - we designed very non-traditional packaging, you can fill with whatever you like
• POS Displays - all new (for those in retail)

We have much more for retailers and bath/body product producers like 4 and 8 oz. PET jars, bottle, tubes and their lids. We have boxes of these and would prefer to sell them by the box or as a "lot".

I purchased most of the standard items at wholesale so I would like to sell them at 50% of wholesale which means great prices for all. I would ask for respectful offers on the custom gift baskets and am willing to negotiate price on those.

While I have set up the items in my garage - we did that in order to do an inventory - this is not a "garage sale". I simply plan to use the garage to display the items. I realize that it is very cold out so I will heat the garage before you arrive! :)

Please call to arrange a convenient time to visit! Also call if you are looking for something specific. I may have it and just not listed it above.

Tish

neighborhood news Halloween

See note below regarding the parade. I'm glad to report that we have lots of people interested and offering to bring things! See the 3 email addresses below to respond directly to the organizers. 

Thank you,

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Francine Margolis <franmargolis@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Subject: Re: neighborhood news Halloween
To: Gwynedd Knoll Garden Club <gwyneddknoll@gmail.com>

Thank you for all of your generous contributions for the Halloween parade. Please let Penny Zografakis (Penny Zografakis <impopi7@hotmail.com>) know by Thursday October 28th how many kids are coming and eating pizza. If anyone wants to contribute anything else, we could use a few more snacks, but that's about it. 

Any questions? Please email!

Fran  - franmargolis@gmail.com

Penny - impopi7@hotmail.com

Kathi - kandylover1@aol.com

On Oct 20, 2010, at 10:36 PM, Gwynedd Knoll Garden Club wrote:

Dear neighbors,
Some of the neighbors did get together and organize our annual parade...thank you very much to Penny Zografakis, Francine Margolis , Kathi Mignone, and Trudy Gregson!  Here are the details...note the change of location to the cul de sac end of Turnbury. Please come and bring your children or grandchildren - it will be held just before trick or treating time so you only have to get the kids dressed up once! Please respond to the requests below for goodies to bring. You can write to me at gwyneddknoll@gmail.com and I will forward to the committee.

Thank you!

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775


Halloween Parade

Date: Sunday, October 31

Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: 1267 Turnbury Lane (Turnbury Lane & Tanglewood Road)

Pizza will be provided for the children.   Please let us know if you will attend and, if so, the number of children.  

Items & Supplies Needed:

1. Cups

2. Napkins

3. Drinks/Juice

4. Snacks--please indicate what type of snack

5. Folding Table

6. Pinata--Halloween Themed

7. Treats to fill the pinata--candy and favors

8. Bat for pinata

We look forward to seeing all of you at the parade. 

neighborhood news Halloween

Dear neighbors,
Some of the neighbors did get together and organize our annual parade...thank you very much to Penny Zografakis, Francine Margolis , Kathi Mignone, and Trudy Gregson!  Here are the details...note the change of location to the cul de sac end of Turnbury. Please come and bring your children or grandchildren - it will be held just before trick or treating time so you only have to get the kids dressed up once! Please respond to the requests below for goodies to bring. You can write to me at gwyneddknoll@gmail.com and I will forward to the committee.

Thank you!

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775


Halloween Parade

Date: Sunday, October 31

Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: 1267 Turnbury Lane (Turnbury Lane & Tanglewood Road)

Pizza will be provided for the children.   Please let us know if you will attend and, if so, the number of children.  

Items & Supplies Needed:

1. Cups

2. Napkins

3. Drinks/Juice

4. Snacks--please indicate what type of snack

5. Folding Table

6. Pinata--Halloween Themed

7. Treats to fill the pinata--candy and favors

8. Bat for pinata

We look forward to seeing all of you at the parade. 

neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,
Please see the notes below regarding a conversation Gwen Douse (a concerned neighbor) had with the township. She is encouraging all of us to speak up about the issue of adding a traffic light at Meetinghouse Rd.

Secondly, I have only had one person offer to help with the Halloween parade - can anyone else help organize this event? It is so much easier with a couple people helping! There was a big turnout last year - please help us continue to have this tradition. (:

I've had a request for preschool recommendations from Penny and Pete Zografakis. Would you please send your recommendations to them at:  pzografakis@starcite.com.

Lastly, Kathy Mignone, another neighbor, would like to remind you about a holiday shopping opportunity. (: 

Holiday Shopping Made Easy
Why not start early and shop from your seat not your feet?
I would love to bring my "Sterling Boutique" to you and shower you with FREE JEWELRY while you enjoy a "Girls Night Out" with your girlfriends. I also offer morning "Bagels and Bling" for stay at home moms. SILPADA jewlery is handcrafted and all .925 sterling silver. I offer almost 500 items, with about half of them at $50 or under. Call for a party date or you can come see me for a personal appointment.
You can view my entire line at mysilpada.com/k.mignone
                                                                                Kathi Mignone, Independent Silpada Representative
                                                                                 kandylover1@aol.com
                                                                                 267-218-4518

Please send me your email to receive Silpada Specials

Thank you!
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

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Dear Neighbors,

Below is my response to Madeline Fausto's email (below my response) concerning traffic lights at Rose Lane/63 and Meetinghouse Road/202.   Ms Fausto is PENNDOT'S representative for our section of 202/63 improvements, who attends our meetings. It was a very disappointing response as far as our safety is concerned. Please feel free to send your comments to Madeline Fausto and the individuals that were cc on my e-mail, listed below. The more neighbors they hear from, the better our chance of improving safety issues for us all.

Thank you,

Gwen Douse

P.S.  This is a response added after this conversation:

Please add the latest communication from Board Supervisor Ed Brandt to the e-mail I sent you yesterday.

----- Original Message -----

From: Ed Brandt

To: Larry Comunale ; Kathleen Hunsicker ; Mark Grey ; Richard Booth ; Steven Paccione ; gdouse@comcast.net

Cc: Craig Mcanally ; John Scholly

Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 11:22 PM

Subject: RE: Up-date items- Gwynedd Knoll

To All,I support the continued diligent of Gwen Douse staying on top of of PENNDOT about the signal at Meetinghouse and 202.I do not think a Temporary light at Rose will happen.

We all predicted that a Light at the New Meetinghouse and 202 will eventually be needed and Lower Gwynedd Twp. has stated that we will pay for it, as is always the case for New Traffic lights in a Twp.

We,the Township,our Manager,Elected Officials and State Rep. Harper will continue to monitor and be involved with this Major project.

----- Original Message -----

From: gdouse

To: Fausto, Madeleine

Cc: Early, Brian ; Rohe, Bernie ; Troy Illig ; Blaum, Eugene ; Stevenson, Timothy S ; lcomunale@lowergwynedd.org ; Kate Harper

Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 5:18 PM

Subject: Re: Up-date items- Gwynedd Knoll

Dear Ms. Fausto,

 

Thank you for your response. We do appreciate your willingness to coordinate efforts with our development, who is one of the hardest hit during this lengthy construction period.

 

I would like to emphasize, however, at our last meeting with PENNDOT, that we were assured there would be an actual traffic light, not just a blinking light when Meetinghouse Road was improved; this confirmation of an actual traffic light at 202 and Meetinghouse was repeated SEVERAL times at the meeting when several neighbors expressed concern. This a VERY dangerous intersection, especially turning left onto 202 South, and with the increase in the volume/speed of traffic due to enlargement of 202 it will be even more dangerous! IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED IF YOU CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS SITUATION IN LIGHT OF CHANGED TRAFFIC PATTERNS AND RECONSIDER PLACING THAT MUCH  NEEDED, PROMISED TRAFFIC LIGHT THERE.

 

Also, I noticed that the study at Rose Lane was conducted 3 years ago-much has changed/worsened in terms of traffic patterns since then. All that I requested at this time is a temporary light since it is one of the few streets we have to exit/enter our community for the next 2 years!

 

Thank you again for your reconsideration and I will forward your response to the neighborhood as well.

 

Best wishes,

Gwen Douse

----- Original Message -----

From: Fausto, Madeleine

To: gdouse

Cc: Larry Comunale (lcomunale@lowergwynedd.org) ; Stevenson, Timothy S ; Blaum, Eugene ; Troy Illig ; Rohe, Bernie ; Early, Brian

Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 1:45 PM

Subject: RE: Up-date items- Gwynedd Knoll

Dear Ms. Douse,

 

This is in response to your September 17^th email.  During design, we had extensive coordination efforts with Lower Gwynedd Township and the Gwynedd Knoll community relating to the US 202 widening project in an effort to identify and alleviate traffic related impacts to the community.  The inclusion of the turning restrictions at Dekalb Pike and Hancock during this recent stage of construction is an example of a mitigation measure included into the Section 65N project at the request of the Gwynedd Knoll community and supported by Lower Gwynedd Township.   As you are aware, the US 202 Section 65N project is well into full construction and is scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2012.   The ongoing work on Welsh Road is included and needed for the Section 65N improvement project.

 

The SR 2016 Section OFF project, which includes the relocation of Meetinghouse Road, was recently authorized to begin construction.  The installation of a traffic signal at the new Meetinghouse Road intersection is not planned as part of the Section OFF project.  The volumes at the existing Meetinghouse Road intersection with Dekalb Pike do not meet the minimum traffic signal warrant requirements to support the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection.    The Section OFF project will not significantly impact traffic along Dekalb Pike as all lanes of traffic will be in operation during the project and the section of work along Dekalb Pike is relatively short.  The relocated Meetinghouse Road intersection will include a dedicated left turn lane along southbound Dekalb Pike.  The Section OFF project, and the subsequent US 202 Section 65S project, provides the opportunity to monitor the traffic utilizing the relocated roadway and to collect actual future traffic volumes at the intersection.  This provides the Department the opportunity to compare the volumes to the traffic signal warrants potentially providing the opportunity to install a full traffic signal under future conditions.   A flashing traffic signal beacon is currently planned for the intersection under the US 202 Section 65S project.   Results of the signal warrant analyses at this location under Section OFF and Section 65S were shared and discussed with Lower Gwynedd Township and their traffic engineers at project meetings in the past.

 

Regarding your concerns about traffic at Rose Lane, the Department conducted a traffic study in December of 2007 in response to community concerns of traffic at the intersection.  A traffic count was conducted on November 8, 2007 as part of the analysis.  The count indicated that traffic volumes exiting Rose Lane at the intersection were low and significantly under the required traffic signal warrants.  This condition would be anticipated to remain under the Section 65N construction conditions due to the closure of Gwynedd View Lane and the reduction of access into the Gwynedd View community.   If the current conditions are felt to be significantly different than those assumed in our analysis, the Township could request for the Department to conduct an additional investigation at the intersection regarding the potential for a temporary traffic signal installation.

 

We appreciate your patience through the construction period.  For concerns and comments regarding the ongoing construction under Section 65N, please contact our Construction Manager, Bernie Rohe at (267)613-8220.  For questions regarding the status of Section 65S, please feel free to contact me or Troy Illig at (215)209-1208.

 

Sincerely,

Madeleine C. Fausto | Project Manager

Department of Transportation

Engineering District 6-0

7000 Geerdes Blvd. | King of Prussia PA 19406

Phone:  610.205.6848 | Fax:  610.205.6903

www.dot.state.pa.us

 

From: gdouse [mailto:gdouse@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 8:02 PM
To: Fausto, Madeleine
Subject: Up-date items- Gwynedd Knoll

 

Dear Ms. Fausto,

Below is a letter I sent to Larry Comunale and Kate Harper and I was told my request for the traffic lights needs to be sent to you, as representative of PENNDOT. I also have been informed that drivers are driving dangerously around the pork chop and crossing 202 onto Hancock; it needs to be extended/modified to prevent this from occurring.

 

Please respond to message below.

Thank you,

Gwen Douse

gdouse@comcast.net

 

It feels as though Gwynedd Knoll is now officially under siege-63, 309, and 202 are torn-up. We can't go anywhere without major traffic problems. I feel sorry for anyone planning to put their house on the market as I am sure this current situation is affecting home property values in our neighborhood and will for the foreseeable future. I am very perplexed why PENNDOT would work on all 3 arteries at the same time after years of doing nothing. Based on all the meetings we have attended over the years, I thought this project was going to be done in stages.

 

At this point we need IMMEDIATE relief since this project looks like it will be going on for some time. At the last meeting we were promised a traffic light at Meetinghouse Road and 202-this should happen now! Also at Rose Lane and 63 a temporary traffic light would at least allow us to safely exit our neighborhood.

 

Thank you for any consideration/action to help alleviate our situation.

Gwen Douse

 

 

 

neighborhood news traffic alert

Dear neighbors,
Hope your basements are not wet from all that rain last night...what a storm! See note below for significant traffic changes coming up next week. Have a nice weekend!
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

 

Oct. 1, 2010

 

Left Turn Restrictions Start Tuesday at Route 202/63 Intersection in Montgomery County

Restrictions Continue Next Week on Route 202 and Route 63

 

KING OF PRUSSIA – Motorists approaching the intersection of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and Route 63 (Welsh Road) in Montgomery and Upper Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County will encounter significant traffic congestion and delays beginning Tuesday (Oct. 5) when both roads are narrowed and left turn lanes are temporarily eliminated at three of the four approaches for construction to widen the intersection, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today.

 

Beginning Tuesday (Oct. 5) at approximately 9 a.m., work crews will shift traffic on Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and Route 63 (Welsh Road) into new alignments approaching the intersection, eliminating the separate left turn lanes in both directions on Route 63 and on southbound Route 202. The left turn lane on northbound Route 202 will remain open.

 

PennDOT will reopen the left turn lanes as soon as possible this fall as construction progresses at the intersection. 

 

Motorists are advised to avoid the work area if possible and use alternate routes to access either Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) or Route 63 (Welsh Road) in this area.

 

PennDOT is widening the intersection as part of the project to widen Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and build the connector roadway to the new Route 202 Parkway.

 

In addition, daytime lane closures will continue on Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and brief stoppages may occur on Route 63 (Welsh Road) next week (Oct. 4-8) in Upper and Lower Gwynedd townships for continuing construction to widen the highway.

 

Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) will be restricted to a single lane between Sumneytown Pike and Route 63 (Welsh Road), with flaggers directing an alternating lane of northbound or southbound traffic through the work area Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews are continuing to install sub-surface utilities.

 

Drivers also may encounter delays during periodic traffic stoppages of up to 15 minutes on Route 63 (Welsh Road) between Stump Road and Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for utility construction related to the widening of Route 63 where it will intersect with the new Route 202 Parkway.

 

Under the $17.7 million roadway improvement project, PennDOT is widening and improving two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Swedesford Road to Route 309, and building a new road to connect Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) with the new Route 202 Parkway, which also is under construction.

The construction schedule is dependent on the weather.

For more information, please visit www.us202-700.com.

 

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.

 

neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,
I have two news items for you this time...and no traffic alerts! (:  The first is a request for help and the other is a recommendation for a painter if you are interested. (see below).
We need a new coordinator for the annual Halloween parade. Trudy has organized the parade for several years and is ready to "pass on the baton" this year. It would be great to have a mom of young children volunteer so that you will have family that is interested in participating for at least a few years. Unless maybe we have a grandmother who would like to coordinate? (:  Trudy will be glad to share her tips and advice on organizing the parade. It has always been fun to provide this activity for the kids...please consider volunteering.

On the subject of the parade this year...I recieved a note that there will be a new family event on October 24 at LG school. This would normally be the date for the parade here. Would you please let me know if having the parade on an alternate date would work for you? Perhaps Saturday the 24th in late afternoon or how about on Halloween, Sunday the 31st so you could parade before trick or treating? Looking forward to your feedback.
Thank you,

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

I have a new name for our contractor list - a painter and I must say, of all those we have used over the years, he is by far the best.  Meticulous, thorough, and very easy to have around.  And, his crew are all terrific, too. His name is Bill Spurlin - (William Spurlin Painting,  www.spurlinpainting.com). Phone #215-852-1710.

neighborhood news traffic alert

Dear neighbors,

This is another notice about work being done this week on 202. Looks similar to last week's but please read through and be aware of potential delays. Also, see the note below from Gwen Douse regarding contact info for any questions or concerns you may have about the construction. One neighbor has already written about people ignoring the porkchop and had a response from the township. Let's keep them informed of any problems! And maybe good things too. (:  

Lastly, see a note from Linda Callegari about some events coming up at Pennypacker Mills park. They always have interesting and educational things to do. 

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

Dear Neighbors,

Below are contact e-mails for you to use with any concerns you may have of the on-going construction in our area. The Board of Supervisors finally has an e-mail address as well which you can access from the Contact and Directory page on Lower Gwynedd Township's website.

Sincerely,

Gwen Douse  

Township Manager, Larry Comunale    lcomunale@lowergwynedd.org>

Chief of Police, John Scholly              jscholly@lowergwynedd.org

Board of Supervisors                       supervisors@lowergwynedd.org.

PENNDOT  rep.,Madeleine Fausto     mfausto@state.pa.us

Daytime Single Lane Conditions on Route 202 in Upper Gwynedd and Lower Gwynedd Townships

Stoppages of up to 15 minutes also possible on Route 63

 

KING OF PRUSSIA –Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) in Upper and Lower Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County, will be limited to a single lane of traffic between Sumneytown Pike and Route 63 (Welsh Road) next week (Sept. 20-24) during the mid-day hours for continuing construction to widen the highway to five lanes, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today.

 

Flaggers will direct an alternating single lane of northbound or southbound traffic through the work area Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Significant delays are likely during these construction activities to install utilities beneath Route 202 (DeKalb Pike).

 

Drivers in that area also may continue to encounter delays during periodic stoppages of up to 15 minutes on Route 63 (Welsh Road) between Stump Road and Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for utility construction for the widening of Route 63 where it will intersect with the new Route 202 Parkway.

Motorists are advised to add extra time for travel through the work area, or to avoid the area if possible during construction.

 

This work is part of the $17.7 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Swedesford Road to Route 309, and to connect Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) with the new Route 202 Parkway, which also is under construction.

All planned operations are weather permitting.
For more information, please visit www.us202-700.com.

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.

Dear Neighbors,

With fall fast approaching, I thought I'd pass along some great family-fun opportunities that are being offered at Pennypacker Mills. The Mills is a Montgomery County historic site just off of Rt. 73 a few miles west of Skippack, so about 30 mins. away. All these programs are absolutely FREE and are appropriate for all ages. Why not take advantage of the tax dollars you pay Montgomery County and get some of the benefits!

 Storytelling: George Washington and the General's Dog

Sat., Oct. 2 @ 1 pm

Hear a Revolutionary War tale, written for young children, of how a British General's dog became lost and ended up in General Washington's camp at Pennypacker Mills after the Battle of Germantown in October 1777. This fascinating, true story gives us insight into Washington's honesty and the relationship these two warring military commanders had. We will also have Revolutionary War artifacts that were left behind by Washington's troops on display and will take a walk on the property to visit the grave of one of his officers who had been wounded at Germantown and later died at the Mills.

 Haunting Stories by the Bonfire!

Sat., Oct. 2 @ 7 pm

Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on as our storyteller takes you back in time. Hear stories collected from the memories of local townspeople in the Perkiomen Valley when Samuel Pennypacker, then Governor of Pennsylvania, wrote many of them down as a way to preserve the oral history of the Valley. "Haunting Stories by the Bonfire" tells of everyday people who experienced haunting stories of ghosts, strange illnesses, accidents, and other phenomena. Our storyteller will spin his stories by the light of the bonfire with the crackling of the flames and the rustling of the trees in the night air. 

 All Hallow's Eve Fall Festival

Sat., Oct. 16 1 to 4 pm

Bring the family to Pennypacker Mills for an old-fashioned fall festival. Take a tractor-pulled hayride through the meadow and see the beautiful fall colors in the trees, pick you favorite pumpkin and paint a  face on it, make several make-it, take-it fall kid crafts, do gravestone rubbing, play bean bag toss, jump in our haypile, and wear your Halloween costume an extra day this year. Try your hand at shucking corn the way farmers did one-hundred years ago. By plucking off the dry corn kernals from the cob, they made feed for the chickens. Making apple cider was a two-step process and you can do both! First, toss apples into the shredder and make a mash. Then, press the mash until the juice runs out and makes cider! Free refreshments are available and no, we don't serve the homemade cider! 

 Any questions, please contact Pennypacker Mills at 610-287-9349.

Address: 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473

Website: http://historicsites.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

 Thanks,

 Linda Callegari

Claudia Way

neighborhood news traffic alert

Neighbors,
There will be work happening on 202 on this Monday night so beware! Also the "porkchop" will be constructed  so please read about the restrictions on turning off and into Hancock that will mean. Note this is a temporary measure expected to be in place until mid year 2011. Hopefully you will notice a great reduction in traffic through the neighborhood!
Thank you,
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

News for Immediate Release

 

Sept. 9, 2010

Intermittent Nighttime Travel Restrictions on Route 202 in Upper Gwynedd and Lower Gwynedd Townships for Traffic Pattern Change
Crews to restripe Route 202 at Hancock Road Monday Night to Install New Traffic Pattern for Road Widening

King of Prussia – Motorists traveling on Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) in Upper and Lower Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County, will encounter intermittent travel restrictions from 7 p.m. Monday (Sept. 13) to 6 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 14) as crews establish a new traffic pattern that will include temporary turning restrictions at the intersection with Hancock Road at the entrance to Gwynedd Knoll, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

 

Periodic slowdowns and brief traffic stoppages may occur during the overnight operation on Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) between Sumneytown Pike and Route 63 (Welsh Road) for the removal of existing traffic lines, painting of new lines, and other activities related to instituting a traffic pattern change.

 

The planned activities are weather dependent and may be postponed until the following evening in the event of rain.

 

The pattern change will shift Route 202's two travel lanes two feet to the west and establish temporary "right turn in, right turn out" restrictions at the intersection with Hancock Road at the entrance to the Gwynedd Knoll development on the east side of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike). Once the new pattern is in place Tuesday morning (Sept. 14), motorists will be allowed to make right turns only from northbound Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) onto eastbound Hancock Road, and from westbound Hancock Road onto northbound Route 202 (DeKalb Pike).

 

Left turns from westbound Hancock Road onto southbound Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and from southbound Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) onto eastbound Hancock Road will be prohibited under the new pattern.

 

Eastbound Hancock Road motorists approaching Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) will only be permitted to turn left or right onto Route 202 (DeKalb Pike). Eastbound Hancock Road motorists will not be permitted to cross over and enter Hancock Road on the east side of the highway. Turns from Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) north or south onto westbound Hancock Road will not be affected by the traffic pattern change.

 

The turning restrictions will remain in place until mid-2011 to allow crews to construct the next phase of widening on Route 202 (DeKalb Pike), which includes reconstruction of Route 202's (DeKalb Pike) intersection with Hancock Road on the east side of the highway. 

 

This work is part of the $17.7 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Swedesford Road to Route 309, and to connect Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) with the new Route 202 Parkway, which also is under construction. Construction is scheduled to finish in May 2012.

 

For more information, please visit www.us202-700.com.

 

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.

neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,

Hope you had a great summer...and now a smooth transition back to the routines of fall. I am passing on several recommendations for landscapers and contractors in the notes below. Thanks to those who took the time to write about them! There is also a note about a trainer interested in starting a workout group...in the early morning! Check it out...

And lastly, our neighbor Eva O'Brien is holding another BIG garage sale this Saturday (tomorrow), Sept 11 from 8 to 12. She has lots of furniture items, holiday decor, and miscellaneous great stuff! Come by and find a treasure....(: Her address is 1424 Cambridge Dr. 

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

From Rhona Fromm:

A friend of mine is a personal trainer and would like to offer small groups of women an early morning outdoor workout before the kids get off to school/before work (or after they get off if it works better). Please let me know if there's any interest. It's a boot camp type of workout. She's flexible on time...Could do 6:30 a.m. or 8 a.m. Probably would cost $15/participant. She's really good. If you're on Facebook, check her out at "Tailored Fitness by Carly".

From Mary Ellen Reilly:

Carol, I wanted to share two excellent vendor experiences that we have had recently. We redesigned our kitchen- gutted and started all over. If anyone would like to come by to see the new kitchen, they can call us at 215-699-6560. Also replaced the driveway – they can feel free to stroll by and take a look to 1608 Stonington  Circle

 

1. New driveway – work provided by DECA Construction Inc  # is 276-421-3580 – quick, good prices, cleaned up well.
2. Kitchen remodeled by Rich Romano Remodeling – 215-262-1845 – beautiful work, easy to work with, fair pricing, quick. neat

Testimonial: We have had quite a bit of landscaping done by Marty Levin and his aptly named company:  "Passionate about Landscaping."  Because of the satisfaction we have had with them, we feel that we should mention and recommend them to others. Marty Levin is friendly, enthusiastic and creative.  He is easy to talk to, punctual and reliable.  He has good landscaping ideas and is willing to work with his clients.  He is a good judge of character and the crew and equipment he has assembled reflects his enthusiasm. The men always conduct themselves as gentlemen.  They are polite and courteous, skillful and artistic.  They seem interested in their jobs and can often be seen discussing what needs to be done.

 We feel you will have the same reaction that we are having and will be more passionate about your landscaping too.

 Robert and Maryann Hartzell

1656 Lindsay Drive

Carol's note: I also received a recommendation for this company from Fran Margolis.

neighborhood news traffic alert

Dear neighbors,

See below for another traffic update - this will begin next week. 
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

 

NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES MONDAY AT ROUTE 202 AND ROUTE 63 INTERSECTION

Daytime single lane conditions on Route 202 also continue through Thursday

 

King of Prussia -- Motorists in the North Penn area will encounter lane closures Monday night for construction activities at the intersection of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and Route 63 (Welsh Road) in Upper and Lower Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today.

 

Flaggers will direct alternating single lanes of traffic on both Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and Route 63 (Welsh Road) through the intersection between 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 for utility work.
 

In addition, northbound and southbound Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) again will be restricted to one lane of traffic between Sumneytown Pike and Route 63 (Welsh Road) Monday through Thursday, (August 30 – Sept. 2) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for roadway construction.

 

Flagger-controlled single lane conditions also may be in place Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Route 63(Welsh Road) between Stump Road and Route 202 (DeKalb Pike).

 

Significant delays are likely at all locations, and motorists are advised to add extra time for travel through the work zone, or to avoid the area if possible during construction.

 

This work is part of the $17.7 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Swedesford Road to Route 309, and to connect Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) with the new Route 202 Parkway, which also is under construction.

All planned operations are weather permitting.

For more information, please visit www.us202-700.com.

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.

 

neighborhood news

Hi, neighbors
See below for some news about the 202 construction....unfortunately it sounds like it will be noisy around here for the next few weeks! Just wanted to keep you informed.
Thank you,
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

Ms. Caligieri - Larry Comunale of Lower Gwynedd Township forwarded your message to us regarding notification of members of your neighborhood organization. Please forward this release to your members and suggest that they sign up for our subscription service at www.us202-700.com. Thank you.

News for Immediate Release

 

July 29, 2010

 

Nighttime Travel Restrictions Scheduled on Route 202 at Hancock Road in Upper Gwynedd and Lower Gwynedd Townships, Montgomery County

 

King of Prussia – Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) in Upper and Lower Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County, will be restricted to one lane of traffic with intermittent stoppages on Tuesday through Friday nights (Aug. 3-6) for construction at the Hancock Road intersection, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today.

Flaggers will direct a single-lane of Route 202 traffic through the work area, which is located between the intersections of Route 63 (Welsh Road) and Sumneytown Pike, on Tuesday through Friday (Aug. 3-6) from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. Route 202 motorists also will face intermittent 15-minute traffic stoppages during the overnight operation.

Significant delays are likely, and motorists are advised to add extra time for travel through the work zone, or to avoid the area if possible during construction.

The restrictions will allow crews to excavate rock for the installation of new, underground drainage pipes and inlets. This work is part of the $17.7 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Swedesford Road to Route 309, and to connect Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) with the new Route 202 Parkway, which also is under construction.

Daytime single-lane travel restrictions also will be in place on Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) at the same location weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All planned operations are weather permitting.

For more information, please visit www.us202-700.com.

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.

 

neighborhood good news!

The dog that was lost and found by Rhona has been claimed...see the note below! Thanks for stepping in to help, Rhona!
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Bruce <bruce@prbuslaw.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Subject: RE: neighborhood LOST DOG FOUND TODAY
To: Gwynedd Knoll Garden Club <gwyneddknoll@gmail.com>
Cc: Betsy Royal <betsyroyal@gmail.com>

HI ALL 

My sister Betsy Royal was visiting from westport ct and had her dog Gus at my home sunday.  She had forgotten in travelling to attach his name tag.  During the combined fathers day celebration and my mothers 90th birthday party, Gus apparently escaped under the backyard wire fence. We had been searching in the neighborhood all afternoon and called the LGTPD and were relieved to locate Gus there. Thanks to Rhona Gus was safe and sound. 

Thanks again Rhona!!!

Bruce

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From: Gwynedd Knoll Garden Club [mailto:gwyneddknoll@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 9:47 PM
To: Carol Pfister
Subject: neighborhood LOST DOG FOUND TODAY

See note below about a dog that was found today - hope you can help find its owner! Spread the word...
Thanks,

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rhona Fromm <rhonafromm@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Subject: LOST DOG - FOUND TODAY AND TURNED OVER TO LG POLICE
To: Gwynedd Knoll Garden Club <gwyneddknoll@gmail.com>


 please forward ASAP...
My husband and I were driving on Tanglewood today at 4 p.m. and saw a small light brown shihtzu or shi-poo run across the road and almost get hit by a car. It looked like it was wandering aimlessly, so we went over to it...NO ID TAGS on the dog...only an orange and white bandana and black invisible fence collar. After racking our brains on what to do (and giving it some water), we called the LG police and they came to pick up the dog. If this is your lost dog or you know the owner, please contact the LG police ASAP as they will ultimately turn the dog over to the ASPCA.
Thanks,
Rhona Fromm

neighborhood LOST DOG FOUND TODAY

See note below about a dog that was found today - hope you can help find its owner! Spread the word...
Thanks,

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rhona Fromm <rhonafromm@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Subject: LOST DOG - FOUND TODAY AND TURNED OVER TO LG POLICE
To: Gwynedd Knoll Garden Club <gwyneddknoll@gmail.com>


 please forward ASAP...
My husband and I were driving on Tanglewood today at 4 p.m. and saw a small light brown shihtzu or shi-poo run across the road and almost get hit by a car. It looked like it was wandering aimlessly, so we went over to it...NO ID TAGS on the dog...only an orange and white bandana and black invisible fence collar. After racking our brains on what to do (and giving it some water), we called the LG police and they came to pick up the dog. If this is your lost dog or you know the owner, please contact the LG police ASAP as they will ultimately turn the dog over to the ASPCA.
Thanks,
Rhona Fromm

neighborhood alert!

Please see the note below written by a neighbor in Gwynedd View next to us. Call the police if you see this truck - it may be the one that robbed the house a few weeks ago. Thank you!
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

Linda,

Please forward this to Carol Pfister so it can go out to your neighborhood. This guy is brazen and likely to keep breaking in to houses.

Lisa

 

Subject: Re: possible burglar sighting

 

hi, all. while walking the dogs on monday, june 14, i saw a suspicious white pickup driving slowly along rose lane and up stonington circle. the police came right away and i gave them a pretty good description. be on the alert for an older model (early '90s or so) small isuzu pickup with an aluminum ladder at an angle in the back (base of the ladder in the bed of the truck, head of it on top of the cab). the driver was a middle-aged white man with receding gray hair and a fringe of gray beard framing his face, which is kind of heart-shaped. he seemed to be looking at houses and was clearly not on his way to a job site. i did not see him again on the rest of my walk around tanglewood and back to stonington, so he definitely was not working at any of the many houses in gwynedd knoll that have contractors at them. sooner or later we'll catch him. chris kupferer welsh road

 

neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,
I have several things to write about again. Please read all the notes below...

I've also received a request to have some moms who are worried about the bus stops and cut through traffic to volunteer to meet with a couple of township supervisors in the early morning to show them the problem. Any takers? Please email me if you are interested.

Thanks!
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

To our friends in the neighborhood-

We'll be moving 2 wks. from today from the neighborhood.  We have some things which we need to sell.  Come and see these and make your best offer.

Thanks everyone for making our lives here at Gwynedd Knoll so wonderful.  We'll miss you all. 

Fondly,

Anita and Steve Lerman

1609 Claudia Way

215-699-3617 (H)

215-262-5906 (C)

 

Items for Sale:

4 black barstools

ping pong table

black couch with black cocktail   table and 2 end tables

black wall unit and wooden wall unit

kitchen table with 4 chairs

dining rm. table and 4 chairs (would be good for a basement--- they're older and chairs all need new seatcovers)

2 bureaus and matching night table- a mirror goes on top of the larger bureau

marble chess set

side-by-side refrigerator and stand-up freezer (currently in garage)

patio furniture (stone table and 4 chairs at table with umbrella--- there's a few pieces of stone cracked away where the umbrella tipped when I tried to take it out.)

wooden pants rack

 

The Fromms are looking to give our Superior Playthings king kong swingset away - in good condition: rock wall, 4 swings, new tarp...if someone in the neighborhood wants it, can extract it, etc...they can have it.
Can you pls forward to our neighborhood? If interested, they can call me at 484-256-8787. ( They live on Tanglewood.)

Thanks,
Rhona

Party time alert! Let's be gracious neighbors and remember that this is the season of graduation parties. We can all put up with some late noise and cars once a year or so, I hope, to allow families to celebrate. If you are having a party, try contacting your neighbors to let them know ahead of time. Congrats to all our grads!

And lastly, an update from Gwen Douse on her requests to the township and Kate Harper:

Dear neighbors,

As a follow-up to my e-mail expressing our neighborhood's concerns regarding the impact of 202 expansion,  Kate Harper, our State Representative, immediately responded by sending a letter to Allen Biehler, Secretary of Transportation, relaying those concerns. She clearly explained the issue that will have a permanent effect on us, which is the hourglass effect that will occur when a five lane highway becomes a two lane highway before widening once again to five lanes near a Lower Gwynedd neighborhood known as Gwynedd Knoll. I want to take this opportunity to thank Kate for her responsiveness and look forward to her on-going support in addressing this issue with the goal of keeping that section as a five lane highway through-out our area, so it won't have a negative impact on us. I also received a response to the request for the implementation of e-mails for Board of Supervisors. According to our Manager, Larry Comunale, the Township is in the process of updating its computer system, including e-mails.  The system should be in by the end of the month.  A joint Supervisor's mailbox will be provided for residents to send their e-mails.  We will be notified when it is completed.

Best wishes,

Gwen Douse

neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,
I have several items for you - first an important reminder that there is a meeting Tuesday, May 25, at 7:30 pm at the Township building about the Rt 202 project and its effect on our neighborhood. Please plan to attend and get updated on the plans. Drive out the Hancock Rd entrance if you haven't lately - a lot of trees have been removed all along the side of the road and utilities are being moved around the north entryway into Hancock. The township would like our input - please come to the meeting! Several people have expressed concern about the potential number of strangers cutting through our neighborhood due to the construction, especially with the news of 2 robberies. I have requested that the police attend the meeting to address those concerns - hopefully someone will come.

Secondly , I hope you will remember to mail in your contribution to the entryway maintenance fund for this year. The suggested amount of $75 covers planting and maintenance for the whole year - 3 plantings. The entryway at Hancock will be put on hold now until the construction is done but money will be needed for new signs and plantings when it is complete.( Hopefully Penndot or the township will pay for some new walls! ) Any contributions are of course accepted.
 The address is :
Gwynedd Knoll Garden Club
c/o Andrea Daeubler
P.O. Box 242
Gwynedd Valley, PA  19437-0242


Lastly, please see the notes below for an offer from a college student to do gardening work at your home (she is a Wissahickon grad - very nice!) and an announcement about the Civil War reenactment taking place at Pennypacker Mills, where Linda Callegari works. Any families with 8th graders should go - that is the topic of Social Studies right now!

Thank you,
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

Need gardening help this summer? Lauren Baynes, landscape architecture student, is offering garden maintenance services (weeding, watering, deadheading, mulching, pruning, etc.) this summer.  She can help throughout the entire summer or for a period of time when you may be away. Please call (215-643-3726) or email (lebaynes@syr.edu) if you are interested or have any questions!

Gwynedd Knoll Neighbors:

 

The Pennypacker Mills Civil War Reunion Event will take place on June 5-6 (10 am to 4 pm each day). It is the largest Civil War event in Montgomery County and is a must for history enthusiasts, families, scouts, home schoolers, & those seeking a fun, free activity to do close to home!

 

• Military battle each day at 2:30 pm
• Kid-soldier drills
• Artillery Demonstrations & Infantry Drills
• Living History Demonstrations (cooking, Temperance, laundry, sewing)
• Period Merchants (Sutlers)
• Period Photographer (get your x-mas card picture taken in period clothes!)
• Music by the Camptown Shakers
• Mansion Tours & Civil War Exhibits
• Evening Lantern Tours ($5. pp – pre-register & pre-pay via event website or call office)
• Outstanding speakers—
• Sat: Fascinating talk about Camp William Penn, first Federal training camp for Colored Troops in Cheltenham, Montgomery Co.(includes an exhibit)
• Sun: Not to be missed talk about Civil War Surgery! (antique surgical tools on display)

There is FREE Admission & Parking. No pets please! A wonderful caterer is on-site for breakfasts and lunches.

 

Event website: www.civilwarreunion.org  Tel: 610-287-9349

If using a GPS: Pennypacker Mills   5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473  

Hope to see you all there!

 

Linda Callegari

Claudia Way

neighborhood news 202

Dear neighbors,
The construction on 202 has begun...the short section of Swedesford Rd has now been closed. Linda Callegari has been gathering information and looking out for our protection in the plans...thank you! Please see below for a note/summary from her. Please put the meeting on your calendar now!


Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

Dear Neighbors,

 

Our small group has been focusing on the impending construction of our section of the Rt. 202 parkway, known as 65N. This is the part of section 200 which runs just south of Hancock Road to where it connects with section 700 up at Rt. 63. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall and in preparation they must move the existing utilities to ensure that no loss of service is had. 

 You will note that they have begun removing landscaping to our side of 202 which is in the right of way. We will also eventually be getting sound barriers as construction commenses on to the next phases.

 Our group met with the Supervisors about 2 years ago to discuss our concerns with traffic cutting through our neighborhood during the construction of the parkway. The Township agreed that they would put up a temporary "porkchop," if you will...essentially barricades on our side of Hancock so that drivers may not turn left into our neighborhood from 202 south and the traffic on the other side of Hancock could not drive straight across to our side. Further, we will only be able to turn right into our  neighborhood going north bound. Penndot has not established a timetable to complete the widening down to Sumneytown Pike so it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that when the traffic is stopped, many cars will look for shortcuts to get around the stand-still traffic. We feel our neighborhood will be non-stop traffic, especially at morning and evening rush hour. Without knowledge about the completion to Sumneytown Pike, we do not know how long this bad situation will continue.

 We have requested a meeting with the Township Supervisors, Penndot and their project manager so that they can present us with an update on their schedule, plans and to answer all of our questions. This will occur during a regularly scheduled Supervisors meeting. The date is May 25th at the Twp. Bldg at 7:30 pm.

 I encourage you all to attend and ask lots of questions. It's your opportunity to get answers and clarification on this huge issue that affects our neighborhood. Whether you live on a main street or a side street, you will be affected.

 Also, please sign up on the Penndot website for updates and e-newsletters on section 200 and 65N. It's a great way to see how the entire parkway is being constructed and where we are in all of this.

Hope to see you all there...

 Regards,

 Linda Callegari

Claudia Way

neighborhood alert!

Neighbors,
Please see the notes below about another robbery in the Gwynedd View neighborhood next to us. Please keep an eye for the truck and any suspicious activity. Sorry I didn't get this out earlier....
Thanks,

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Linda Bernatavitz <lcbern@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, May 7, 2010 at 6:22 PM
Subject: Fw: Home robbery today at 11:30 on Rose Lane white Ford pickup and driver seen
To: Gwynedd Knoll Neighborhood <gwyneddknoll@gmail.com>

 The Shermans live at 1601 Rose Lane in the Gwynedd View neighborhood.  They live on the opposite corner of the house that was robbed back in October, similar break-in and similar truck spotted. 

----- Original Message -----

From: Lisa Sherman

To: Linda Bernatavitz

Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 3:33 PM

Subject: FW: Home robbery today at 11:30 on Rose Lane white Ford pickup and driver seen

Linda,

Please forward to your neighborhood.

Lisa

 

 

Neighbors,

My house was robbed at 11:30 today while I was out. A neighbor saw a white Ford pick up truck in my driveway. She saw a  white middle aged man at my front door, but thought he was here to do service on my home.

The Ford pick up truck (with ladders on top) was seen pulling out of my driveway and going down Rose Lane toward Gwynedd Knoll about a half hour later. The man appeared to be alone.

If you know anything, please contact Lower Gwynedd Police immediately.

 

 

They forced open our locked  door and ransacked the master bedroom, taking my  jewelry box with them. Not sure what else they may have gotten.

Lisa Sherman

Rene Feitelson saw me running down the street with my phone in hand and stopped to help. Thanks for sending this out Rene

 

 

Neighbors,

 

The Sherman's house was broken into today while Lisa was out for about an hour.  Nobody was hurt, and their dog is fine.  The police are there now.  I came across Lisa running away from her house as I returned from an errand a few minutes ago.  We called 911.  Although it seemed like a long time, it only took the Lower Gwynedd Police about 5 or 10 minutes to get there.  It looks like the robbers broke the front door to gain entry. 

 

Please keep your eyes open for strangers in our neighborhood, and call 911 if you see anything unusual.  Remember to lock your doors and windows when you leave. 

 

Regards,

 

Rene Feitelson

neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,
I'm writing with sad news this time. Many of you know Boo Crofton - she and her family lived for some time in our neighborhood when it was new. She also served in recent years on the Wissahickon School board. She was a wonderful person. She passed away early today from cancer. I am forwarding the information about her memorial service and opportunities to donate in her name if you are interested.

Thank you,

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

We will hold a memorial service for Boo on Sunday, May 2nd at 7pm. The service will be held at the Gwynedd Friends Meeting House at the intersection of DeKalb Pike (US202) and Sumneytown Pike in Lower Gwynedd, PA.

The service will be followed by a dessert reception at the Meeting House.

In lieu of flowers, Boo asked that you consider making a donation to one of the following charities:

1.) The Boo Crofton Memorial Scholarship Fund

We are establishing a fund that will grant an annual scholarship to a graduating Senior from Wissahickon High School (where Boo served on the School Board and our 3 kids graduated).  Students will be selected based on their efforts to build the Wissahickon community at large.

Donations should be made out to:

Wissahickon School District/Boo Crofton

and sent to:

Wissahickon School District Central Office
500 Knight Road
Ambler PA, 19002

2.) SAGE: Scholarship for Advanced Guyanese Education

SAGE was founded by Molly and her colleagues who volunteered to teach in Guyana (that's South America, NOT Africa). Frustrated by the lack of opportunity for even their best students, they formed this organization to provide scholarships to the National University in Georgetown.  

Donate online at: http://www.sageguyana.org

or send checks made out to "Scholarship for Advanced Guyanese Education" to

1505 Township Line
Lower Gwynedd PA, 19002

3.) THON:

THON is the largest student-run charity in the world, raising over $7.8M to battle children's cancer this year, and to ease the burden of these diseases on the patients and families.

The students' efforts and the spirit of the children gave Boo inspiration as she participated in the final events in 2010, where Sam completed a 46 hour dance marathon.

To make a donation, go to:

http://www.thon.org/donors
There is a section to identify who the donation is in honor of, and a slot to email notification to us: send to jcrofton@sarnoff.com, or bcrofton89@hotmail.com

Thanks.


This is an additional idea for those who knew Boo well....  from Molly.    
Subject: [LHH] The BOO memory Project

While I hesitate to ask for even one more favor, I'm often asked by folks what they can do to help - my stock answer is now "Join the Boo Memory project"

In order to preserve as many memories of Boo as we can, we are collecting and organizing them.  We already have a big head start with all the emails that have flooded in over the past year.

If you have a story, a kind word, or a picture that you want to share, please consider adding these to our collection (no flamingos, PLEASE!).


You can participate by:

1. e-mailing to bcrofton89@hotmail.com

or 2. mailing to "Boo Memory Project", 1505 Township Line Road, Lower Gwynedd, PA, 19002

or 3. contribute them to this website. add stories to the "Message Board" or photos to the "photo gallery", both accessible from the Home page.





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