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INSIDE: COMMUNITY LEADERS AWARDS DINNERPictorial - Pg 4

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AMBLER BOROUGHAmbler Main Street 2014 Events

First Fridays- Begin May 2 (First Friday of each month, May - October)

18th Annual Ambler Auto Show- May 17

Ambler Farmers’ Market- May - October (Saturday mornings, 9am - 1pm)

Ambler Arts & Music Festival- June 13-14

Ambler Restaurant Week- July 14-21

Dog Days of Summer- August 9

23rd Annual Ambler Oktoberfest- October 4

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4 community leaders & future community leaders awards dinner Pictorial5 memBersHiP aPPlication 6 calendar of events Spring 2014 6 new leadersHiP at tHe PatHway scHool The Pathway School6 unique Pa Program celeBrating Business! PFEW Article7 HealtH & wellness committee eXPo 2013 Pictorial8 municiPal minutes9 cHamBer HaPPenings Pictorial 10 tHanK you Renewing Members10 How to Pay for a HigHway GVF Article10 yPsn Pictorial11 new memBer orientation Pictorial 11 welcome New Members 14 start your sPring smile maKeover today Anne M. Facchiano, D.M.D., F.A.G.D15 do you need to revise your estate Plan? Kaplan/Stewart15 negotiating eXclusive listing agreements Kaplan/Stewart16 visiting PePPer's restaurant... aPPsolutely! Pepper's Italian Restaurant17 cHoosing an assisted living community Brandywine Senior Living18 mid-term rePort: looKing to tHe future Board of Commissioners18 Bring on tHe sun...and sHoPPing! Plymouth Meeting Mall 22 real estate guide25 lower crossed syndrome Chiropractic Wellness Associates27 consider tHe four seasons Banquet Hall The Four Seasons32 King of Prussia district launcHes new sHuttle tracKer feature KOP Business District33 an artist's toucH Dr. Marlene J. Mash, M.D.34 summer is Just a stone's tHrow away Audubon YMCA35 let us entertain you at tHe PHils tavern Phil's Tavern36 montgomery county cHamBer of commerce moBile aPP Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce37 HealtHlinKs Mercy Suburban Hospital 38 five new retail and dining oPtions King of Prussia Mall40 mission Kids: wHat we do... Mission Kids 42 wHerever we are, we're Home The Salvation Army

QUARTERLY editorial articles

12 front cover story Kaplin Stewart Peace of Mind Through Proper Planning

20 BacK cover story Mercy Health New Health Center at Plymouth Meeting Mall

BanKing/financial/insurance servicesAmerican Heritage .................................................................................... 41

Continental Bank ...................................................................................... 33

Penn Liberty Bank .................................................................................... 25

QNB ....................................................................................................... 29

Business solutions/servicesCarroll's Office Supplies & Furniture Co. ...................................................... 30

CoreStaff, Inc. .......................................................................................... 29

CPA Help Now ......................................................................................... 31

Elite Cleaning .......................................................................................... 41

Kaplin Stewart Attorneys at Law ................................................................. 12

Keystone Computer Advising ..................................................................... 28

King of Prussia District ............................................................................. 32

LP Easy Apps .......................................................................................... 32

Norris Sales ............................................................................................. 18

catering/food servicesPeppers Italian Restaurant & Bar ................................................................ 16

Presidential Caterers of Distinction (Inside Back Cover) ................................ 43

The Phil's Tavern ...................................................................................... 35

communityMission Kids ........................................................................................... 40

Walk Through The Park ............................................................................ 40

Wissahickon Watershed Association .......................................................... 42

contracting/trade servicesBancroft Wallcovering & Painting ............................................................... 23

DRB Courier Service, LLC .......................................................................... 23

Graboyes Window & Door ......................................................................... 16

Instant Response Plumbing ....................................................................... 28

Salter's Fireplace, Patio and Grill, Inc ......................................................... 30

Mike Irby Photography .............................................................................. 38

Moments By Design - MEB Photography ..................................................... 30

Tada Hydro Cleaning ................................................................................ 31

entertaining/meetings & eventsRadisson Valley Forge .............................................................................. 26

The Four Seasons Banquet Hall ................................................................. 27

gifts & collectiBlesImages of Grace Publications .................................................................... 37

Milanj Diamonds ..................................................................................... 28

Washington Memorial Chapel Cabin Shop .................................................. 29

HealtHcare/fitness & BeautyAnne M. Facchiano, D.M.D, F.A.G.D. .......................................................... 15

Audubon YMCA ........................................................................................ 34

Chiropractic Wellness Associates ............................................................... 25

Kinetic Physical Therapy ........................................................................... 36

Mercy Suburban Hospital (Back Cover) ...................................................... 20

Montalbano Family Chiropractic ................................................................. 31

Upper Merion Dental Associates ................................................................. 17

office/Housing/real estateAudubon Land Development ...................................................................... 24

Omega Commercial Real Estate ................................................................. 22

retail servicesKing of Prussia Mall ................................................................................. 39

Plymouth Meeting Mall ............................................................................. 19

senior servicesBrandywine Senior Living .......................................................................... 17

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Over 100 guests celebrated at the annual Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Community Heroes and Future Community Leaders Awards Dinner at

Four Seasons Caterers in November. The Chamber was thrilled to honor: Educator of the Year: Mr. Michael Lucas, North Montco Technical Career Center

Emergency First Responders of the Year: David Keeley & Robert Myers, Norristown Fire Department

Law Enforcement Officers of the Year: Plymouth Township Police DepartmentNon-Profit of the Year: Special Olympics of Montgomery County

Go the Xtra Mile for Youth Award: Times Herald/Newspapers in EducationCommunity Impact Award: Kary & Nanette LaFors

10 Future Community Leaders from Area High SchoolsState Representatives Tim Briggs and Kate Harper presented the Future

Community Leader Awards to the deserving and impressive high school students.

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AnnuAl SubScription rAteS Dues based on number of employees in the service area (2 part time employees = 1 full time)Dues may be tax deductible - please consult your tax advisor. New members please add $25 one time processing fee $250 1-5 employees, government agencies, non-profit agencies & educational institutes $305 6-10 employees $385 11-30 employees $595 31-99 employees $995 100-999 employees $1550 over 1000 employees $650 limited service hotels $1050 full service hotels

Reservations for Cham-ber events are generally re-quired two to three days be-fore the actual event. They are required to allow for ad-equate food service, seating and scheduling. Payment is required at the time of regis-tration and can be refunded up to The Chamber’s reser-vation deadline.

‘Walk-in’ attendance can not always be accommodat-ed, especially when the ca-tering is very specific. You can always reserve at www.montgomerycountychamber.org and members may re-serve by calling (610) 265-1776 or (610) 277-9500.

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Please call the Chamber office in case of inclement weather.

Wednesday, March 12 Member Luncheon featuring County Commissioners (11:30a-1:30p) Plymouth Country Club, Plymouth Meeting

Thursday, March 13 YPSN Business Mixer (5:30p-7:30p) Barren Hill Tavern, Lafayette Hill

Tuesday, March 18 Business Card Exchange (5:30p-7:30p) Les Petits Cherubs, Audubon

Tuesday, March 25 Business Connections - Optimizing Chamber Membership (11:30a-1p) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia

Friday, March 28 Women’s Resource Council Luncheon (11:30a-1:30p) TBD

Wednesday, April 9 Business Card Exchange (5:30p-7:30p) Joe's Crab Shack, King of Prussia

Thursday, April 17 YPSN Breakfast Seminar: First-Time Home Buyers (7:45a-9a) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia

April TBD Member Luncheon featuring State Representatives (11:30-2p) TBD

Tuesday, April 22 Celebration of Excellence Dinner Presidential Caterers, Norristown

Thursday, April 24 Business Card Exchange Continental Bank, Conshohocken

Thursday, May 8 Zoopendous! Business Expo (3p-6p) Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown

May TBD Member Luncheon with Commonwealth Foundation (11:30a-2p) TBD

Thursday, May 15 YPSN Business Mixer (5:30p-7:30p) TBD

Thursday, May 22 Business Connection - Digital Marketing (11:30a-1p) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia

Thursday, June 12 YPSN Breakfast Seminar: Nutrition (7:45a-9a) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia

Please monitor the calendar on the website (www.montgomerycountychamber.org) for up-to-date information.

unique PA ProgramCeLebrAtingbusiness!If you haven’t heard, there is a truly unique and wonderful pro-gram that has been operating in Pennsylvania for the past thirty-five years designed to teach our high school students why “free enterprise” is key to the Ameri-can way of life. Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW), internationally-acclaimed for its excellence, will graduate more than 2,000 students this coming summer with a vastly improved understanding about how free markets operate and what the challenges are that face all American companies, particularly those located in Pennsylvania.

Each summer, PFEW holds five, one-week individual sessions in July and August. The focus of the week is to group the participants (strangers at first) into “man-agement teams” of senior executives who have inherited imaginary “compa-nies.” These teams, under the guiding hands of an “executives-on-loan,” called Company Advisors, operate their firms for a computer-simulated three-year period of time. To add a sense of reality, they are compet-ing against two other student “companies” manufacturing and distributing the same product. Each day’s activities include four to five presentations from world-class business people from a list that reads like who’s who in Pennsylvania. The students hear about: Business and Finance, the Role and Relationship of Busi-ness and Government, Taxation, Business Ethics, Labor Relations, and much, much more. Is it ef-fective? Said Sarah Minor from Coudersport Area Junior/Senior High School in Potter County, “I can tell you honestly that this was one of the most incredible opportunities that any young man or woman could ever possibly dream of having! PFEW not only promises amazing speakers and an amazing experience, it deliv-

ers on all of its promises 100%! It really was an indescribable honor to be a part of PFEW and I recommend it to any teenager, even if they aren’t interested in business. I will carry these memories forever!”

The Chamber is proud to support PFEW to give our local students an eye-opening experience like Sarah described. We encourage our local companies and civic organizations to provide spon-

sorships for our students and, if possible, volunteers for the sessions. Every student attends PFEW on a fully tax-

deductible $525 scholarship (the actual value of the scholar-ship exceeds $1,500) which is provided by a local firm. PFEW is also an approved organiza-tion through the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program through the Department of Community and Economic Development.

If you would like to learn more about this award-winning pro-gram and how you can help, you can visit their website at www.pfew.org or contact John Trom-betta, President of the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education at (814) 833-9576 ext. 106 or e-mail him at [email protected]. PFEW is open to all current sophomores and juniors in Pennsylvania and information on attendance, as well as program applications, can also be found on the website. Questions can be directed to Ms. Amber Goss, Schools Assistant for PFEW, by calling her office at (814) 833-9576 ext. 103 or email-ing her at [email protected].

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David J. Schultheis was recently selected as the new President and

Chief Executive Officer of the Pathway School located in Jeffer-sonville, Pa. Mr. Schultheis’ 25+ year career has been spent in the field of non-profit management. In that time, he has served as Chief Financial Officer of Liberty Resources, in Philadelphia; most recently, he was the Executive Director of Community Services at the Devereux Foundation.

During his tenure at Liberty Re-sources, Mr. Schultheis oversaw expansive growth in the organiza-tion; including a ten-fold increase in operating revenues, and the establishment of innovative pro-grams for individuals with physi-

cal disabilities. In addition, he established an endowment fund for the organization and produced ten consecutive years of positive net earnings.

At Devereux, Mr. Schultheis chose to focus on improving ac-cess to programs by improving outreach to families struggling to address the mental health con-cerns of their children. He also focused on expanding services to children with Autism Spec-trum Disorders. By reaching out to underserved communities, Devereux was able to provide meaningful assistance in the lives of these children and their families. During his tenure, these programs were able to reach more than 2,000 families annually.

Mr. Schultheis is also an Adjunct Professor at Drexel’s LeBow School of Business. Mr. Schul-theis and his family reside in Ardmore, Pa.





Expo 2013 Presented by the Health & Wellness Committee took place in December at the Valley Forge Casino Resort. Attendees benefitted from blood pressure screenings, provider Q&A, prizes, giveaways, valuable

information & much more! Exhibitors included: American Heritage FCU, Brandywine Senior Living, CaptionCall, Citadel Federal Credit Union, Community Chiropractic Center, Continental Bank, E. Norriton Womens Healthcare, Envisage Gourmet Coffee, Anne M. Facchiano, DMD, Five Star Home Foods, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union,

Glambition, Hopeworx, Keller Williams Pam Butera Team, Pheonix Rehabilitation, Liberty Mutual, Local Pages Publishing, Main Line Today, Marlene J Mash, MD & Associates, Massage Envy Spa, Medifast, Mercy Suburban Hospital, Mercy Home Health, Morgan Properties, National MS Society, Patient First, Richard Sterling, OD &

Associates, Spring Mill Presbyterian Village, Stella & Dot, Stern & Eisenberg, PC.

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Presented bythe health & wellness Committee

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AmbLer boroughAmbler Main Street 2014 Events

First Fridays- Begin May 2 (First Friday of each month, May - October)

18th Annual Ambler Auto Show- May 17

Ambler Farmers’ Market- May - October (Saturday mornings, 9am - 1pm)

Ambler Arts & Music Festival- June 13-14

Ambler Restaurant Week- July 14-21

Dog Days of Summer- August 9

23rd Annual Ambler Oktoberfest- October 4

eAst norriton townshiPThe East Norriton Township Spring/Summer Newsletter and Recreation Brochure will be out to our residents in

late March or early April. The newsletter will provide important information to our residents and information from each of the Township Departments on recently held and upcoming events. All residents receive a hard copy of this newsletter in the mail or you can contact the Township via their web site at [email protected] to receive the newsletter in electronic format. Newsletters are published twice per year.

Residents are also reminded that East Norriton Township has been utilizing Blackboard Connect for just over a year now to notify residents of emergencies, and upcoming public events. You can set up your own account through Blackboard Connect to manage how you want to receive your notifications (phone, e-mail or text) and to add or change phone numbers or add your e-mail account. A link to Blackboard Connect for East Norriton Township users is located on our home page of our web site, www.eastnorritontwp.org under the current Township Newsletter link. The site has been used for snow emergencies, road closures, and notification about upcoming Township programs and special events sponsored by the Township.

Special Events planned for this spring and early summer include the East Norriton Township Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday April 18th, at Stanbridge Street Park. The 29th Annual Montgomery County Senior Games will again be held during May of 2014. The Senior Games are open to all Montgomery County residents over 50 years old. Games are held at specialized areas throughout Montgomery County. Please call the Recreation Department for ad-ditional information. The East Norriton Veterans Memorial located just off Germantown Pike between Old and New Stanbridge Street will again host a Wreath Laying Ceremony in observance of Memorial Day on Sunday May 25th at 1 p.m. A Flag Cremation Ceremony has also been scheduled at the Norris City Cemetery on Friday June 13th at 11 am. This is a good time to properly dispose of your old and tattered flags. Flags can be dropped off at the box located on the porch of the Municipal Building before June 13th. The 6th Annual Celebration 5K run will be held on Friday July 4th at the Norristown High School beginning at 8:30 a.m. This run is coordinated by East Norriton, West Norriton and Norristown Recreation Departments. Each year proceeds from the race are provided to an area organization. This year proceeds from the race will be provided to the Literacy Council of Norristown. Contact East Norriton, West Norriton or Norristown Recreation Department to get a registration form. Early registrations before May 1st is only $15.

With the spring season upon us, East Norriton residents are reminded that they can install a second water meter (alternate meter) at their residence for lawn watering, car washing , filling pools etc. This meter would not be used for calculation in your upcoming sewer billing since this water doesn’t enter our sanitary sewer system. A plumbing permit is needed for this project. Please visit the Township web site at www.eastnorritontwp.org to obtain a plumb-ing permit.

Residents are also reminded that a Special Spring Leaf Collection program will be scheduled from April 21st – May 2nd. This is call is service. Please check the web site to register and the rules for this special leaf collection.

The East Norriton Police Department is again planning a “Coffee with the Cops” program on Saturday May 3rd from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Dunkin Donuts at the Hillcrest Plaza Shopping Center. Stop out and enjoy a cup of coffee with your Township police officers.

All municipalities in the Chamber’s service area are welcome to provide information of interest to residents and businesses. We look forward to providing information about upcoming projects, plans, events and celebrations in all future issues!

PLYmouth townshiPThe Plymouth Township’s Service and Devotion Monument located

on the corner of Walton Road and Germantown Pike was dedicated on No-vember 9th. Open to the public, over 300 people attended including donors, contributors and Plymouth Township’s Police, Fire and Ambulance person-nel. George Gunning, Jr, a local veteran proposed the idea and provided the inspiration for this Washington DC worthy monument honoring the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Law Enforce-ment, Fire and Ambulance. There is a special area dedicated to fallen officer, Brad Fox. This was a true community project with in-kind services provided by several busi-nesses. Plymouth Township would also like to thank everyone who donated and purchased bricks and pavers.

We are still seeking monetary donations from businesses who are inter-ested in becoming a supporter. In return for a donation, a laser etched granite plaque will be displayed prominently on the three-tiered donor wall. Indi-viduals are also able to purchase bricks and pavers to honor a loved one who has served or to simply support the project. Three sizes are available, 4x8, 12x12 and 24x24 starting at $75. The pavers have the option for a logo for an additional charge. Available logos are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Plymouth Township Police, Ambulance, Fire and Harmon-ville Fire.

The purchase of bricks and pavers is ongoing and orders will be placed several times a year. Please visit www.plymouthcommunitycenter.org for de-tails and order forms. If you wish to discuss ways to get involved, contact Susan Vacchiano, [email protected] or 610-313-8683.

The Greater Plymouth Community Center is a family friendly facility with personalized service located on Jolly Road in Plymouth Meeting. The GPCC offers something for everyone in your family, swim lessons, pre-school, after school, youth fitness, group fitness, special events, trips and more! Join today and enjoy the benefits. All members have full access to the fitness center, aquatics center and gymnasium and receive a personalized fitness workout and free updates. All basic fitness classes are now included in the price of your pass and we have slashed our monthly babysitting fee in half! You don’t have to be a Plymouth Township resident to participate, all are welcome. For more information on all our programs and services please call 610-277-4312 or visit our website, www.plymouthcommunitycenter.org. Greater Plymouth Community Center, 2910 Jolly Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

uPPer dubLin townshiP801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034 http://www.upperdublin.net March 2014-June 2014: Upper Dublin Township Events

• Registration for the 2014 Upper Dublin Triathlon is now open at www.imATHLETE.com. Race will be held Su 5/18 • Sa 3/1 7p - 2nd Annual Upper Dublin Monte Carlo Night at Mercedes Benz of Fort Washington. • Mo 3/3 UDP&R Summer Camp Registration begins. http://www.upperdublin.net/store

• 2014 Township Yard Waste Collection begins the first week of March • Upper Dublin Fall Soccer Registration: Sa 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 10a-2p at the Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Ave, FW • Sandy Run Middle School 7th and 8th grade musical: Fr 3/14 7p; Sa 3/15 2p; Su 3/16 2p. Tickets available at Parks & Recreation • Tu 4/1 UDJAA 2014 Football and Cheerleading Online Registration begins at www.udjaa.com • Sa 4/5 9a-1p E-Waste Collection “Anything with a Plug” at the Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, FW. Free to all UDT residents • Fort Washington Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Spring Flea Market Sa 4/5 8a-1p, Fire Station A 1245 Fort Washington Avenue, FW • Fr 4/11 6p-8p Parks & Recreation Annual Eggstravaganza at the





Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, FW • Fr 4/18 Township Offices Closed. Trash/recycling/yard waste pick-up moves to We 4/16. Library short hours, Fr 4/18 9:30a-2p and closed Su 4/20 • Sa 4/19 9a-11a Mornings in MonDaug Bark Park, 1130 Camphill Road, FW. Complimentary coffee and treats donated by Starbucks, treats and water for dogs • UDHS Musical “Shrek the Musical” at PAC Auditorium: Th 4/24 7:30p; Fr 4/25 7:30p; Sa 4/26 2p & 7:30p. Tix at the door or in advance through Parks & Recreation • Th 5/1 UDJAA Field Hockey online registration begins and continues through 5/31. www.udjaa.com • Sandy Run Middle School 6th grade Musical Fr 5/9 7p & Sa 5/10 2p • ACS Relay for Life Fr 5/16 4p – Sa 5/17 4p UDHS. Entertainment throughout the day/night. Volunteer, donate, participate • Sa 5/17 9a-11a Mornings in MonDaug Bark Park, 1130 Camphill Road, FW. Complimentary coffee and treats donated by Starbucks, treats and water for dogs • Su 5/18 Upper Dublin Sprint Triathlon. Register for the race at www.imATHLETE.com. The event is comprised of a 350 meter indoor swim, 11.2 mile bike ride, and 5K run. Can also register as a triathlon team or for the Aquabike event (swim and bike) or Duathlon (run and bike). Interested sponsors or volunteers should contact Derek Dureka at [email protected]. • Mo 5/26 Township Offices closed. Trash/recycling/yard waste pick-up moves to We 5/28. Library holiday hours: Sa 5/24 & Su 5/25 & Mo 5/26 closed • Mo 6/2 2014 UDPL Summer Reading Club sign-ups begin at www.upperdublinlibrary.org • Sa 6/7 8a-1p UDP&R Flea Market at the Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, FW • Sa 6/21 9a-11a Mornings in MonDaug Bark Park, 1130 Camphill Road, FW. Complimentary coffee and treats donated by Starbucks, treats and water for dogs • Sa 6/21 1p Township Community pool opens for the season • Mo 6/23 UDP&R KidZone, X-Zone, Small Folks, and Camp BIG begin

Lower ProvidenCe townshiPMark your calendar for these special 2014 community events hosted by the Lower Providence Township Parks and Recreation Department:

Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 5 Rain date - April 6 at 1:15 pm Eagleville Park, 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville Co-sponsored by Parks & Recreation and Lower Providence Optimist Club. For ages 2 to 8, first hunt begins at 10 am. Bring your camera for pictures with our special guest, Bugsy O’Hare.

Independence Day Celebration – Thursday, July 3 Eagleville Park, 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville Concert followed by fireworks at dusk

16th Annual Car Show - Sunday, September 21 Lower Providence Fire Company fairgrounds, 3199 Ridge Pike, Eagleville. 9 am to 4 pm Cars, trucks and motorcycles of all makes and models Refreshments, music and prizes. In partnership with Full House Motor Sports, LLC

27th Annual Community Fall Festival – Saturday, October 4 Rain date - Sunday, October 5 Eagleville Park, 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville. 11 am to 4 pm Introduce your business to the community at the Business Courtyard Food vendors and crafters welcome. Free family activities: Scarecrow making, pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting zoo Fall Fun Zone: All day play for $5

6th Annual Community Tree Lighting – Friday, December 5 Eagleville Park & the Winter Wonderland (bocce court pavilion), 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville. 6:30 pm. Tree lighting, Santa and Mrs Claus, songs of the season, hot chocolate and cookies

For more information: www.lowerprovidence.org. “LIKE” us on Facebook - Lower Providence Township Follow us on Twitter - @LowerProvTwp

municipal managers Panel discussion and membership breakfast

Chamber hAPPenings

shop & schmooze at Penn Liberty bank

whiskey tasting at wells Fargo Advisors

womens resource Council holiday Luncheon at ruth’s Chris steakhouse




thAnK Youwe thank our

renewing membersA.J. Catagnus, Inc.

AAA Mid-Atlantic

Beneficial Bank

Silas Bolef Company

Bourough of West Conshohocken

Bryn Mawr Trust

Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority

Caddick Construction Co., Inc.

Cardano Realtors

Central Montco Technical High School

Colony Arms Apartments

Conlin’s Copy Center

Developmental Enterprises Corp.

Fellowship House of Conshohocken

Fibro Source USA Inc.

For Kids Sake Child Care Learning Center

Forbes Office Furniture

Frank Jones Trophies

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union

Gable, Peritz, Mishkin, LLP

Garabedian Clinic

Jay Gress, Inc.

Gwynedd Psychological Associates

High, Swartz LLP

Jefferson Outpatient Imaging

Keystone Property Group

Kimmel, Lorah & Associates LLP

King of Prussia Historical Society

King of Prussia Mall - Court

King of Prussia Mall – Plaza

Main Line Today Magazine

Massage Envy Spa, Plymouth Meeting

Mayer, Shanzer & Mayer, P.C.

Methacton School District

MiddleStates Medical Management, P.C.

Modern Strategic Branding & Communications

Charles L. Moles Realtors Assoc., Inc.

Montalbano Family Chiropractic, LLC

Montgomery Newspapers

Multi-Line Financial Services

Myers Drug Store

National Penn Bank

Norristown Area School District

The Pathway School

Patient First

Pen Serv, Inc.

Play & Learn Centers

Plymouth Township Police Association

Poopie Scooper R-Us & Sir Scoop

Quaker Chemical Corporation

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

G. L. Sayre, Inc.

Sign A Rama

SKF USA, Inc.

Somerset Group, LLC

Sorella Insurance Agency

Timoney Knox, LLP

Tornetta Realty Corp.

Upper Merion Area School District

Valley Green Flowers & Gifts

Verizon Pennsylvania

VES, LLC

Vist Bank, A Tompkins Community Bank

Volpe Express, Inc.

West Norriton Township

Willner Properties Commercial Services

The Wynn Group

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highwAY by shayne trimbell, gvFOn a cold November day, Gover-nor Tom Corbett visited the US 422 corridor to tout the success-ful passage of Act 89 on 2013, a comprehensive transportation funding bill that increases current annual PennDOT budget by $2.3 bil-lion. In the presence of legislators, industry professionals, and transportation advocates, Gov. Corbett ceremo-nially signed Act 89. The funds raised by the Act will be used to repair structurally deficient bridg-es, improve roadway surfaces, ad-dress congested highways, repair critical transit infrastructure, and reduce traffic on local roads. The benefits of this bill will have far reaching impacts on our state’s economy and will contribute to the economic prosperity for many years to come.

To achieve the increased annual funding, Pennsylvania motorists should expect to see an increase in the cost of driving. Where will the money come from exactly? Presented here are a few of the ways that costs are expected to increase. This is not an exhausted list, but rather the areas a typical motorist will feel the increases.

Fuel Taxes:

Under the previous funding measures, the state taxed fuel pur-

chases at the retail point of sale with a flat twelve cent per gallon ($0.12/gallon) tax, which was last adjusted in 1997. Wholesale distributors also paid a tax per gallon through what is known as

the Oil Company Fran-chise Tax (OCFT). The old system capped the taxable value of fuel at $1.25 per gallon, which was last adjusted in 1983 (today, the average wholesale price of fuel

is $3.11/gallon). Under the new funding measure, the $0.12/gallon retail tax has been eliminated and in its place, the $1.25/gallon cap on the OCFT has been removed and the millage rate has been adjusted to offset the loss of the retail tax. The new tax rate will be phased in over the next five years, however it is not expected to significantly change the prices at the pump.

Vehicle Registration Fees:

The cost of registering your vehicle will increase from the current $36 annual fee to $38 by 2018; commercial vehicles will also have similar increases during the same period. Drivers will also have the option of a two year registration, rather than the for-mer annual registration system.

Driver’s License Fees:

Renewing your driver’s license will now be more expensive. Under the former system, renewal

occurred every four years and cost $21. The new system will re-tain the four year renewal period; however the cost will increase to $23 by 2018.

Surcharges on Traffic Tickets:

As if a traffic ticket didn’t sting enough, expect to pay more if you get caught with a moving violation. Seven of the existing surcharges on moving violations will be increased by 50%. This increase will generate an estimat-ed $86 million per year.

Fines for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Devices:

Getting caught rolling through a stop sign will also cost more, the previous $25 base fine was increased to no less than $150. This is expected to generate $46 million per year, all of which will be dedicated to mass transit systems statewide.

So, there you have it, a few of the areas you can expect to see trans-portation costs increase as a result of the new law. The increases are not significant for the individual motorist, certainly not enough to make driving cost prohibi-tive. However, when these small increases are aggregated with the 8.4 million licensed drivers across the Commonwealth, they gener-ate large sums of much money needed for our infrastructure. So, when you drive over a new bridge or a newly paved road, you will know where the funding came from, and know what your contri-bution has been.

Shayne Trimbell works as a Manager of Projects and Develop-ment with GVF. To reach Shayne by email: [email protected], or by phone: (610)354-8899.

The Chamber’s YPSN (Young Professional Suburban Network) hosted Business Mixers at Rock Bottom and California Pizza Kitchen and a Breakfast & Seminar: Your Financial Journey. In addition, to the specific

YPSN events, Young Professionals also enjoyed general Chamber events. YPSN is for seasoned professionals, as well as those just starting out.

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ADP939 Caledonia StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19128Contact: Richard DiPiero215-280-2150Category: Payroll Software/Services

Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery646 Germantown PikeLafayette Hill, PA 19444Contact: Carly Sokoloff484-344-5438Category: Restaurant

By Design Dental Implant Center231 Mall Blvd, Suite 180King of Prussia, PA 19406Contact: Clifford Gratz484-231-1177Category: Dentists/Dental Labs/Dental Care

Credence Mortgage625 W. Ridge PikeConshohocken, PA 19428Contact: Frank England610-355-8072Category: Mortgage Services

Disaster Services Inc dba Delta Disaster Services of Southeastern PA110 Keystone DriveMontgomeryville, PA 18936Contact: Faith Bones215-699-3000Category: Disaster/Insurance Mitigation and Restoration

Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs160 N. Gulph Road, #2025King of Prussia, PA 19406Contact: Gwen Lurie610-337-3001Category: Jewelers/Engravers

Interpersonal Growth Workshops, Inc.1601 Tremont AvenueNorristown, PA 19401Contact: Dr. Jeff Kaplan610-279-1408Category: Consulting, Healthcare & Wellness

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society555 North Lane, Suite 5010Conshohocken, PA 19428Contact: Kirsten Sebright610-238-0360Category: Non-Profit, Healthcare

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company412 W. Swedesford Road Route 252Berwyn, PA 19312Contact: Matthew Dobrowolski610-296-3096Category: Insurance

M D Entertainment225 Willowbrook DriveAudubon, PA 19403Contact: Michelle Pritchette484-684-6763Category: Promotional Marketing

MJ Samuel Associates3146 Regatta CirclePlymouth Meeting, PA 19462Contact: Mark Samuel215-527-9906Category: Business Coaching, Consulting

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit1605 W. Main StreetNorristown, PA 19403Contacts: Bradley Landis, Kristen Rawlings & Jerry Shively610-539-8550Category: Education, Special

National Multiple Sclerosis Society30 S. 17th Street, Suite 800Philadelphia, PA 19103Contact: Jena Visconto215-271-1500Category: Non-Profits

NHH Capital Advisors LLC564 Skippack PikeBlue Bell, PA 19422Contact: John DePaul610-228-2081Category: Consulting

PeopleShare200 N. Warner RoadKing of Prussia, PA 19406Contact: Angela McFarland610-337-3535Category: Staffing Agency

Santander Bank677 West Dekalb PikeKing of Prussia, PA 19406Contact: Jean-Paul Mumford610-265-0400Category: Banks & Banking Associations

Susquehanna Bank – Ardmore76 East Lancaster AvenueArdmore, PA 19003Contact: Heather Moore610-642-2014Category: Banks & Banking Associations

Susquehanna Bank – Collegeville1856 South Collegeville RoadCollegeville, PA 19426Contact: Bob Burns610-489-3536Category: Banks & Banking Associations

Susquehanna Bank – Conshohocken901 Fayette StreetConshohocken, PA 19428Contacts: Jerry Holub & James Morris610-941-4731Category: Banks & Banking Associations

Susquehanna Bank – Fort Washington101 Fort Washington AvenueFort Washington, PA 19034Contacts: Tim Byrne & Wade Rice215-542-1600Category: Banks & Banking Associations

Susquehanna Bank – Limerick536 N. Lewis RoadLimerick, PA 19468Contacts: Bill Major & Mike Stopyra610-948-2090Category: Banks & Banking Associations

Susquehanna Bank – Spring House800 N. Bethlehem PikeSpring House, PA 19477Contact: Timothy Smith215-643-6046Category: Banks & Banking Associations

Susquehanna Bank – Wayne301 W. Lancaster AvenueWayne, PA 19087Contacts: Brittany Gant & Marc Hirsch610-687-3794Category: Banks & Banking Associations

new memberswe welcome our new Chamber members

new member orientAtion

Members of the Board of Governors, the Ambassador Committee and Chamber Staff

welcomed new members during New Member Orientation in January. New members met friendly faces and learn to utilize Chamber

resources during orientation. Representatives from Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery, Bryn

Mawr Trust, By Design Dental Implant Center, Credence Mortgage, Disaster Services,

Inc., Family Caregivers Network, Fast Fix Jewelry & Watch Repair, GetPhound, Liberty

Mutual, Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, National MS Society, One Source

Office Refreshment Service, Penn Liberty and Timoney Knox attended orientation.

New Member Orientation is open to all members of the Chamber—whether a business is just joining or is a long-time member with

new employees becoming involved. Join us for the next New Member Orientation in April.




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q Do you and your spouse have up-to-date wills?

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Engaging a real estate broker is a vital step in adding value to commercial real estate through leasing or selling a property. Since the broker

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Nearly 2.5 million Amer-icans die each year, and many haven’t signed the basic docu-ments needed to protect loved ones. But let’s say you took this important

step. How often do you need to revisit your estate plan?

Many experts agree that you should review your estate plan at least every five years – more often if there is a change in the law, your finances or personal circumstances. The following important developments may require action on your part:

Becoming a parent. For many people, this is the first occasion for doing an estate plan. Most importantly, be sure you name a guardian for your children and provide for them financially in case something happens to you. Typi-cally, a child is made the beneficiary of a trust created under a will rather than an outright beneficiary with the right to the asset at age 18.

Becoming a grandparent. Make sure your will and any trusts that are part of your plan provide for your grandchil-dren if his or her parents died before you (assuming, of course that’s your intent). The same goes for assets that pass through beneficiary designations; in this regard, pay special attention to retirement accounts.

Change in committed relationships. If you get married, divorced or split up, you should not procrastinate about changing your plan. This applies not only to your will or living trust, but also to assets that pass outside of these documents, such as retirement assets, life insurance and savings bonds, as well as jointly titled bank accounts, brokerage accounts and real estate.

Losing a spouse. Revise your will and living trust and name new beneficiaries for any retirement assets you inherited from a spouse - otherwise your own heirs could lose income tax benefits as-sociated with these accounts. Mean-while, make sure you have a power of attorney, appointing a family member, friend or adviser whom you trust as an agent to act on your behalf in financial and legal matters if you become un-able to because of illness or disability. Also revisit your health-care power of

attorney, a separate document that authorizes an agent to make medi-cal decisions on your behalf. Many spouses give each other these powers. When a spouse passes away, you need to be sure that you have designated someone else to take care of you and your finances.

Bad health. The diagnosis of a de-generative disease or terminal illness throws families into crisis. During the rare calm moments in the eye of the storm, some people take comfort in getting their estate plans in order. This is the time to have your lawyer review any documents and bring them up to date.

Changes in the law. Under the current federal tax law, you can transfer up to $5.34 million tax-free during life or at death (that figure will be adjusted for inflation). If you haven’t revised wills and trusts during the past 5 to 10 years, they may no longer express your intent about how much money is des-tined for trusts benefiting children and grandchildren, rather than a spouse, due to typical formula funding clauses that may be contained in your will.

(Submitted Copy; Contact [email protected])

do you NEED to Revise Your ESTATE PLAN? by Dirk M. Simpson, Esquire

Negotiating EXCLUSIVE listing agreementsby Scott C. Butler, Esquire

This type of agreement provides that the broker will have the exclusive right to list and market the subject property for a certain period of time, called the listing period. In the event a lease or agreement of sale is executed dur-ing the listing period, regardless of whether the broker was instrumental in the transaction, the broker will be entitled to a commission. Due to the payment obligation of the owner and the time and effort incurred by the broker during the listing period, these parties should ensure that their rights are protected prior to executing such an agreement.

A broker should confirm that the ex-clusive listing agreement complies with the Pennsylvania Real Estate Licensing Act. This Act provides that an exclusive listing agreement must contain certain provisions, such as the amount of the commission, the duration of the listing period and certain specific disclosure statements. This Act also includes certain restrictions, such as the listing period not being longer than one (1) year.

The terms of the deal between the owner and the broker should also be specifically set forth in the agreement. The parties should consider the follow-ing issues: (i) the length of the listing period; (ii) the amount of the commis-sion; (iii) the timing of the payment of the commission; (iv) whether the commission should be paid if a lease or

agreement of sale is executed after the expiration of the listing period with a party that was found by the broker; (v) who is responsible for the payment of any co-brokerage fees that are payable to any brokers representing a tenant or purchaser; (vi) whether a commis-sion will be payable to the broker for any lease amendments or renewal terms under the applicable leases; (vii) whether a commission will be payable in the event of either the sale or lease of the property, or the sale of interests in the owning entity; and (viii) who is responsible for the marketing costs in listing the property.

In addition, the listing agreement should indicate whether a commission will be payable in the event of a lease or sale to any existing tenants or occu-pants of the property, or to an affiliate of an owner of the property. In the event the owner previously engaged a different broker for the lease or sale of the property, the owner should be careful to exclude from the listing agreement any tenants or purchasers that the owner may have to pay a com-mission to the prior broker.





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ChOOSingAn Assisted LivingCommunityAssisted living is a residential option for seniors who want or need help with some of the activities of daily living---things like cooking meals, keeping house and traveling to ap-pointments. An assisted living com-munity can also be a perfect choice for those who want to enjoy life more fully by making new friends and shar-ing the joy of a life well-lived. Assisted living communities offer a variety of activities, from exercise classes to arts and crafts, baking, movies, educa-tional seminars, all aimed at creating an atmosphere of engagement and stimulation.

Once you have made the decision for yourself or a loved one that assisted living is the right option, how do you choose the community that’s right for you? The most important factor when choosing an assisted living community is that it feels friendly, safe, and com-fortable to you. Remember, you can tell a lot about the community by the people who live and work there. You want a community that has an active social atmosphere--where the residents are friendly and the staff is caring, warm and hospitable.

You should also ask several very impor-tant questions that will help you decide which assisted loving community is right for you.

F Does it feel homey to you? Do you prefer small and cozy or large and bustling?

F Does the community offer activities that you and/or your loved one would be interested in?

F Is the food appealing to you? Check out the menus and plan on staying for lunch or dinner.

F How are health problems handled? Are there nurses on staff 24/7?

F Is the community in compliance with state and local licensing requirements? Ask to see the community’s latest compliance survey.

These are just a few first steps in choos-ing an assisted living community. Mak-ing the transition to leave your home can be difficult for you and your family. But you can make the transition easier by taking the time to find the right fit for you.


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MID-TERM REPORT: Lookingto the FUTUREby Josh Shapiro Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

Montgomery County is now on a solid foundation thanks to two years of extremely hard work with a laser-beam

focus on addressing the challenges we faced when we took office.

To be sure, we will feel the effects of some of the prob-lems we inherited for years to come, but the bottom line

is this—after just two years in office to-gether we have fixed the county’s budget problems, reformed our government and changed the culture.

I am mindful of the fact that home runs yesterday, don't win games today or tomorrow.

Thanks to our collective work, we are now in a position to make the critical investments today and tomorrow to meet the needs of our people, our infrastruc-ture, our environment and our avenues of commerce for years to come.

Today I am pleased to announce the next phase of our agenda that will build on the foundation we’ve laid to build net-works in six key areas.

First, we will continue to focus on how to better deliver human services to our con-stituents. Community Connections has been a success, and soon we will expand the role and reach of our Navicate corps in new disciplines and new areas around the county. We will also announce exciting public-private and public-public partnerships to combat many of the so-cial challenges our communities face and better partner with local hospitals and health care organizations.

We are also interested in focusing on prisoner reentry programs that will re-duce our recidivism rate by preparing in-carcerated individuals for the workforce. Discussions in this area have already begun with a multidisciplinary approach including our Warden, Commerce of-ficials, behavior health specialists and the District Attorney’s office.

Through our Veterans' Affairs, Housing and Community Development and Com-merce departments we plan to battle vet-eran homelessness and unemployment.

Second, we assessed our infrastructure needs, budgeted for their repair and replacement, issued some RFPs and now will begin to see the fruits of that labor as parking garages, roads, bridges and historic sites benefit from our dedication of 96 cents of every capital dollar to meet the needs of our county-owned infra-structure.

As we conclude the sale of some county-owned assets we will be reinvesting in those facilities we own to make them

more structurally sound, more energy efficient through the ground breaking ESCO initiative, and more welcoming to visitors and our employees. With Com-missioner Richards continued activity in this area I am confident we will make dramatic strides.

Third, we will redouble our efforts to ensure the safety and security of our 808,000 county residents and those who work in and visit our county by rolling out the emergency radio communications system to our law enforcement and first responders while investing in new and innovative methods and technologies to help protect our citizens. I am grateful to Commissioner Castor for his leadership in this area.

Fourth, we will help sow the seeds to im-prove our local economy and create job opportunities in our county. When we took office there were multiple depart-ments tasked with economic and work-force development. That model did not work, so we married them to eliminate the silo approach that actually stymied economic growth. We’ve spent the bet-ter part of the past year listening to busi-ness leaders tell us what they need from their county government to be successful, and we are now prepared to roll-out several exciting new initiatives aimed at assisting and attracting business.

Another hurdle to economic progress was the uncoordinated nature of the boards, both inside and outside of county government who had a hand in economic and workforce development, often leav-ing the left hand wondering what the right hand was doing. Shortly, we will announce an exciting new restructur-ing of those boards that will help propel Montgomery County to the front of the pack and in turn become a significant tool for local business.

Fifth, we understand that one of the major reasons people choose to live in our county is because of the great quality of life we offer. From our schools to our diverse and vast housing stock, regardless of one’s age or family size, you can find what your are looking for in Montgom-ery County. Chief among the quality of life components are our trails, historic sites, parks and open spaces. This year, we will be announcing some significant trail extensions while we continue to improve existing parks and historic sites, preserve farmland and promote our agri-cultural strength as a county.

Sixth, we will continue the hard work of reforming our government to make sure it is operating effectively and efficiently. This will include further internal refine-ments and more direct and helpful ways to communicate and collaborate with the public.

I am exceedingly proud of our staff and members of the county family who have helped us reach this point of opportunity and look forward to this next phase of important work with my colleagues. (Submitted Copy; Contact [email protected])

ery County. Along with Benihana, Bertuc-ci’s, California Pizza Kitchen, PF Chang’s China Bistro and Redstone American Grill, plus a nine-unit Food Court and a Dave & Busters, the possibilities are endless when it comes to fine, fast or casual dining at the mall.

“We are excited to give our shoppers another delicious dining option to choose from when they visit Plymouth Meeting Mall,” says Jessica Saphire, Marketing Director. “Uncle Julio’s is the perfect ad-dition to our Plaza Shops, where diners will be able to enjoy delicious cuisine in the festive indoor dining room or casual open-air space on the patio.”

Plymouth Meeting Mall is anchored by Macy’s, Boscov’s, and Whole Foods Market and Café and features more than 100 specialty retailers, including Bath & Body Works, Express, H&M, and Victoria’s Secret. For more information on spe-cial events, mall sales and promotions, employment opportunities, directions or store hours, please visit the mall online at shopplymouthmeetingmall.com or its Facebook page at facebook.com/Plym-outhMeetingMall, #PlymouthMeeting-Mall.


Bring on the Sun... and ShOPPing!

As we bid the snow, ice and frigid temps a (not so) fond

farewell, we look to spring to bring on the sun…and shopping! Plymouth Meet-ing Mall is the place to go when you’re ready to trade in that winter wardrobe for a dose of spring’s best styles from stores like J. Crew Factory Outlet, Charm-ing Charlie, American Eagle Outfitters and Chico’s.

Buzzing with excitement and energy, Plymouth Meeting Mall, which in recent years has added an outdoor lifestyle com-ponent known as the Plaza Shops, now offers its customers a whole new retail shopping, dining and entertainment ex-perience. The Plaza Shops are anchored by the mall’s newest culinary addition, Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican Restaurant, on one end and Whole Foods Market at the other, giving the shopping center a fresh revitalization while making Plymouth Meeting Mall a community centerpiece for the area’s residents, employees and visitors.

The opening of Uncle Julio’s in January 2014 solidified the mall’s stake as a pre-miere culinary destination in Montgom-




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Welcome back and thanks for reading! Nothing has more affected the ability for people to purchase commercial property and operate their business than the com-mercial lending markets. People and busi-ness depend on the fluidity of capital to grow, maintain and expand. After many years of the lending faucets being frozen, we are finally starting to see a thaw.

Many of my banking contacts have stat-ed they have seen an uptick in applica-tions, credit request and stronger balance sheets. The strongest sectors that have been lending on are multi family, student housing, industrial warehouses and even some new construction. They have also stated that the quality, strength and eco-nomic feasibility of properties and proj-

ects have increased considerably. These are all great signs of our slowly recovering market.

For a real estate play, many owners have been refinancing existing properties at historical low interest rates to finance their next project or acquisition. If you have been thinking about borrowing to purchase commercial real estate, all signs are pointing to now as the time to do it. If you have questions about real estate, the lending environment or property values please give us a call. Until next time, don’t work for your real estate let your real es-tate work for you.


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Your Real Estate Review INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGFor Lease or Sale!1200 Markley StreetNorristown, PA 19401Contact: Joe O'DonnellEmail: [email protected]: OMEGA Commercial Real Estate.

28,090 SQFT Heavy Industrial Building, 1 Loading Dock, 1 Drive In, 16’ Ceiling Height .72 acre Property. Fenced lot on the property with Ample Parking. 27,000 daily car count. Great Location: Minutes from Rt 202, PA Turnpike, I-76, I-476. Real Estate Taxes $12,900/yr

MEDICAL BUILDING For Sale!1411 Powell StreetNorristown, PA 19401Contact: Joe O'DonnellEmail: [email protected]: OMEGA Commercial Real Estate.

For Sale $295,000, 5,000+ SQFT Office Medical Building, 11 Exam Rooms, 22 Parking Spaces, Built in 1890, Renovated in 1993, New HVAC, Aggressive Ownership, Taxes $9,912/yr, Great Location: Min-utes from Plymouth Interchange,I-76, I-476, PA Turnpike, Germantown Pike, Ridge Pike

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGFor Sale or Lease!750 West Washington StreetNorristown, PA 19401Contact: Joe O'DonnellEmail: [email protected]: OMEGA Commercial Real Estate.

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The two examples that we like to use in our office are J-Lo and Paris Hilton. From the pictures below you can see a very pronounced arch in J-Los lower back, while Paris Hilton does not have an arch at all. This is

because specific muscle groups are tighter and weaker giving these dra-matic effects.

Now that you have seen both sides of the spectrum lets simplify this and break down the muscle groups.

There are four muscle groups, which include the following:

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The picture above is the anatomy of the human hip. When the Abdomi-nals and Gluteus Maximus are weak

and the illiopsoas and the Erector Spinae are tight we get what’s called an Anterior Pelvic Tilt. This basically means that one side of the pelvis is rocked forward. When the exact opposite happens it’s called Posterior Pelvic Tilt as seen below.

A popular reason the muscles be-come tight is from sleeping with one leg bent. For example, if a person’s right leg is bent all night and the left leg stays straight the illiopsoas on the right/bent leg will remain tight the next day. This tightness will cause the pelvis to rock and stay forward which will make the right/bent leg shorter. You can imagine if someone with this condition were a runner there hip would become very painful in a short amount of time.

How we can help?In our office we utilize a Sacro Oc-cipital Technique or S.O.T., which was discovered and developed by Major Bertrand DeJarnette. This technique stretches the proper hip muscles and realigns the hips and legs back to their proper position.





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A warm welcoming spot for all, the shop is staffed by volunteers who support the community and appreciate the work of the Cabin. A non-profit enterprise, the Cabin Shop helps to support the ongoing mainte-nance of Washington Memorial Chapel. The Cabin Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and is located behind the Chapel, 1 mile west of the Visitor's Center in Valley Forge National Park. Visit us today! You'll be glad you stopped by and you'll understand the value of this little gem.

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King of Prussia, PA (February 10, 2014) – King of Prussia District (KOP-BID) is excited to launch connectME, a new tracking system that enables riders on theconnector commuter shuttle to locate their next shuttle for accurate arrival and departure information. theconnector shuttle links King of Prussia business park employees to SEPTA’s Regional Rail sta-tions in Norristown and Wayne.

connectME provides shuttle riders with:

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• Schedules for both routes, AM and PM

• Specific shuttle stop locations along the routes

• Opportunity to monitor the location of each shuttle with screen refreshes every 60 seconds

• Clickable Regional Rail buttons to display train status and advisories

connectME is available for use on all iOS and Android devices, as well as Windows and iOS based computers. It can be ac-cessed at connectKOP.com/connectME. (connectME is not an application to download.)

“Reliable, efficient and convenient ser-vice is what we strive for with theconnec-tor commuter shuttle, and no one likes guessing when their next shuttle is going to arrive.” said Eric Goldstein,

King of Prussia District Executive Direc-tor. “connectME provides our riders with valuable information they can use to make the most of their workday.”

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Dr. Marlene Mash is one of only a handful of local sur-geons to offer Artefill, a long-lasting cosmetic filler.

According to the American Society of Plas-tic Surgeons, more than 13

million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States last year. These mini-mally invasive procedures generally have quicker recovery times and cost less than traditional surgery, and as the 2012 figure represents a 137 percent increase in procedures from 2000, it’s obvious more and more people are turning to them as an easier way to change the way they look and feel.

Marlene J. Mash, M.D., a board-certi-fied dermatologist and dermasurgeon based in Plymouth Meeting, has been

performing these minimally invasive cosmetic procedures for more than 20 years. In addition to treating patients with general dermatology concerns—skin lesions, acne and various types of skin cancer, for example—she also provides liposuction, sclerotherapy (blood vessel treatment), blepharo-plasty (plastic surgery of the eyelids) and therapy for hyperhidrosis (abnor-mally profuse sweating).

As one of the area’s leaders in cos-metic and medical dermatology, Dr. Mash has experience with a number of options when it comes to address-ing wrinkles and lines on the face, but the one she says offers the great-est benefits is a filler called Artefill. She has worked with the product for approximately 10 years, and says it is a great option for patients who may be looking for a longer-lasting filler option.

“All of my patients would like some-thing that lasts much longer than most of the fillers that are out there,” she says. “Most fillers don’t last long, and people are getting injections

every six months to a year. As a result, some people get needle fatigue. With Artefill, we can’t say it’s permanent, but it’s longer lasting, and they don’t have to do it every year.”

Artefill, which is made up of micro-scopic spheres filled with polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) and wrapped in bovine collagen, is the first non-resorbable filler approved by the Federal Drug Administration, accord-ing to Dr. Mash. She says it is depos-ited the same way any other filler is, but unlike the others it stimulates the body to produce its own collagen. “It has a dual effect in that in the begin-ning it acts like a wonderful filler, but after the bovine collagen is absorbed by the body, you still have the spheres that stimulate collagen growth,” she says.

Dr. Mash has performed thousands of procedures with Artefill, and is one of the few surgeons in the area to do so. She says due to its long-lasting effects, providers are often reluctant to utilize it because the procedure is difficult to reverse if a patient doesn’t like the results. “There is not much room for error,” she says. “Unlike the others, where, if there is a mistake or the patient doesn’t like it, there are reversals, or enzymes you can you can insert to fix it, Artefill is difficult to reverse. But it is a wonderful filler,

and if you do it right, there’s no need to reverse it. I haven’t had to do any reversals.”

The cost of Artefill may also be a deterrent initially, Dr. Mash says, but its longer-lasting effects mean fewer trips to the doctor, as well as fewer injections, the cost is justified. “It doesn’t take as many treatments to get to your desired goal,” she says. “You don’t have to come back every month or two. Once you fill in, which may take about three or four syringes, you come back in a month and finish what you need. There’s also usually no downtime, and you see immediate results.” Dr. Mash also notes her office offers financing and payment plans for patients who may be interested in the procedure but are worried about the cost.

“Artefill is the best bang for your buck,” she adds. “If you see how much you would pay every six months to a year for any filler other than Ar-tefill, you see it’s a savings. You may have to make a little investment up front, but it’s worth it.”

(Written by Amanda Hamm Hengel. Reprinted by Permission, SUBURBAN LIFE MAGAZINE)


Summer isJust a STOnE'S ThROWAwayBelieve it or not but it won’t be long before we welcome the spring and summer is just a stone’s throw away. So, of course that means it is time to start thinking about what your child is going to do all summer.

The best solution – Camp Yumka or Camp Strong from the Audu-bon YMCA. At each of our camps, we look forward to providing your camper with enriching and reward-ing experiences by focusing on youth development, healthy living

and social responsibility. Our qual-ity program and services incorporate our Core Values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We help kids develop new skills and interests, interact in positive ways and in en-gage in healthy lifestyles with strong adult role models. We are sure your camper will discover experiences at the Audubon YMCA that meet their needs and create lasting memories. At the Y, you are our family. We want to exceed your expectations and work everyday to make it a special one for each camper.

Audubon YMCA Camps this summer include the traditional camps for each age level:

Camp Small Feet – Ages 3-5

Camp Pioneers – Ages 6-7

Camp Explorers – Ages 8-9

Camp Pathfinders – Ages 10-12

Camp Trailblazers – Ages 12 – 14

Leaders in Training – Ages 14-16

Traditional camps give each camper an opportunity to experience the vast array of camping activities, develop-mentally appropriate and designed for fun. We greet each camper everyday with enthusiasm and smiles – ready to go! Awaiting your child are opportunities to widen horizons, form new friendships and discover new strengths. It’s all about growing as an individual, embracing new opportunities and having fun. And it’s more fun as we attend to the social, emotional and personal growth of each child.

And there is something for ev-eryone, including specialty camps to explore…

Some of the Specialty Camps we are offering this summer include:

Animal Planet

Board Game Mania

Bulls Eye

Fishing

Healthy Chef

Lego Creations

Mini Artists

Pool Hopping

The Great outdoors

Variety of Sports Camps including Dodge Ball Mania, Volleyball, Iron Man, Baseball/Softball and much more!!

Campers at the Y learn how to be responsible and resourceful, work in groups, solve problems and make decisions that will help them grow as individuals. As a lead-ing nonprofit, the Y works to help children and teens discover their full potential

by providing opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. To ensure that every child and teen has the chance to go to camp, all day camps at the Y offer financial assistance to those in need.

Check out our camp guide online: https://philaymca.org/branches/audubon/day-camp/

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Good Food, Good Drink, Good Friends & Saturday Night Entertain-ment! Check out thephilstavern.com website for information on featured entertainment on Sat-urday Nights. You will be pleased that you did!

A new menu launched this Novem-ber, and it has delectable additions to compliment the recent renova-tion. The redesign of the bar area (with stonewalls and cherry wood detailing the bar and stools) and new banquet room make Phil’s the perfect choice for any lunch or din-ing outing.

Phil’s Proprietor, Charles Compag-nucci, has created a wonderfully unique foodery that offers com-fortable and casual dining for all ages. Phil’s touts a vast menu from Lobster Tail to Filet Mignon to a variety of salads, including new items like Kappa Salad featuring Cajun Ahi Tuna (rare), fresh baby spinach, goat cheese, ca-shews, cherry tomatoes and Kalamat Olives, as well as Nuns Baked Ravi-

oli. Phil’s menu also includes the staples of family meals past and present like meatloaf with maca-roni and cheese or their famous baby back ribs. The chef masters all dishes on the menu, so whatever suits your fancy you will find it at Phil’s. Some personal favorites are, LEo'S SuRF & TuRF BuRGER and AvERY'S AHI TuNA WRAP. From meetings with clients to conver-sation with friends, you will be impressed with Phil’s friendly and attentive staff. Corporate delivery is available with a small minimum. Catering Trays and Gourmet take-out are also available.

There are 10 TVs! 2 Big Screens, 8 36" TVs and all dining rooms have TVs to watch whatever the guests want! The new banquet room will host up to 80 for special events and is bright for daytime events and easily adapts per your customiza-tion into a lovely evening desti-nation for you and your guests. Some additional redesign this

summer will add full windows in one room facing Butler Pike, with no interruption to the opera-tions. Located a few yards South of the intersec-tion of Butler Pike & Route 73 in Ambler.

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The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce is continually work-ing to help our community become more competitive through the use of online and mobile technology. The Montgomery County Cham-ber Mobile App was developed with this goal in mind. Along with The Montgomery County News Magazine and the existing services provided by The Chamber, members will now have the latest technology at their fingertips!

The Chamber’s Mobile App is an es-sential tool for community growth, commerce and communications. The App was designed to provide area members, residents, businesses and visitors with easy access to events, special offers and communi-ty news and notifications. Everyone stands to benefit from the use of the features built into this powerful App.

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• MobileDirectoryAll Montgomery County Chamber members are included.

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• News*: Read exciting news about our members and view our social media pages, stay up-to-date on Montgomery County Chamber area, Business and Community news

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The Montgomery County Area Cham-ber of Commerce Mobile App is the premiere commerce App of its type in the county and the App is FREE FOR ANYONE TO DOWNLOAD! The App can be found on your mobile device on the Apple store for iPhone or iPad or through Google Play for android smartphones. In an effort to cover most other devices, we also provide an HTML 5 mobile website. All of these apps have been designed to update automatically.

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All Chamber members automatically receive a basic listing in the mobile directory at no charge. Want to increase your exposure on the mobile app? Upgrade to a premium listing! Premium listings can include a link to your website and email address. There are also two special offers on our app for links to your social media sites. Your business will also be included in the "Near Me" mapping function.





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HEARTHeart disease is the #1 killer of women today; and this health condition that takes the life of one woman per minute may also be one of the most misunderstood diseases. Heart disease affects the body’s blood vessels and cardiovascular system. over time, plaque may build up in the walls of the arteries in your heart, narrowing the artery walls, and making it difficult for blood to flow through. Eventually, a clot can form and stop the blood flow. This can cause either a heart attack or a stroke. But there are other forms of heart disease as well:

• Heart failure or congestive heart failure—the heart is working, but not pumping blood and getting oxygen to the full amount it should.

• Arrhythmia or abnormal rhythm of the heart—the heart is either beating too fast, too slow, or irregularly, which affects the heart’s functioning.

• Heart valve problems—sometimes heart valves do not open enough or close properly, which can cause blood to leak through or flow backwards.

90% of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease. There are risk factors that can be controlled, and risk factors that cannot be controlled. But women can take charge of their heart health by making the healthy choices listed below. Factors like cholesterol, eating habits, and smoking are things you can control and change. Women who are thin may have high cholesterol, and women that exercise regularly and eat healthy may have a family history of heart disease. It is important to know your risk factor(s) and adjust your lifestyle accordingly!

• Don’t smoke

• Manage your blood sugar

• Get your blood pressure under control

• Lower your cholesterol

• Know your family history of heart disease

• Stay active

• Lose weight if you are overweight

• Eat healthy, natural, non-processed foods

64% of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms, which is why it’s so important to know your numbers and have them under control. This includes your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. A common misunderstanding of heart attacks is that extreme chest pain is the only symptom. Symptoms, if you have any, vary between men and women. Heart attack symptoms specific to women are listed below:

• Shortness of breath

• Jaw pain

• Nausea/vomiting

• Dizziness/light-headedness/fainting

• Extreme fatigue

Stroke is the #4 cause of death in the united States, and the leading cause of severe, long-term disability. Warning signs that you may be having a stroke include:

• Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, leg, or on one side of the body

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• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance/coordination

• Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Heart disease affects women of all ages and ethnicities. Some people are born with underlying heart conditions, while others are at a greater risk due to overeating or living a sedentary lifestyle. Hispanic and African American women also have a greater risk for heart disease compared to Caucasian women. ALL women need to be heart healthy and evaluate their individual habits. Here are some tools to keeping your health in check this February:

• Drink more water, which leaves less room for sugary foods and drinks

• Go Green by eating seasonal, natural fruits and vegetables instead of high-fat, high-sodium processed foods

• Eat more fiber, like whole grains that aids digestions and lowers the risk of heart disease

• Quit smoking

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• Consider low-dose aspirin and talk to your family physician

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FIVE NewRetail and Dining OPTIONSOpeningin 2014 at king of Prussia Mall

King of Prussia, Pa. – January 28, 2014 – King of Prussia Mall, owned by Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG),

today announced the opening of four new retailers and one new restaurant at the East Coast’s largest shopping center.

Of those new retailers, two will be making their first Pennsylvania debut at King of Prussia including Ted Baker London, a premium British lifestyle brand offering clothing and acces-

sories for both men and women; and Japanese retailer specializing in casualwear, Uniqlo. The two retailers are slated to open late Spring 2014 on the lower level of The Plaza.

“Opening in the premier shopping destination of King of Prussia Mall allows us the perfect opportunity to showcase our rich detailing and unique approach to retail spaces,” said Craig Smith, Brand Communica-tion Director at Ted Baker London. “We know that Ted Baker London already has a strong following in the Philadelphia area and we are thrilled to bring the full experience of our quintessentially British brand to friends both new and old.”

Additional retailers coming to the shopping center include popular footwear designer UGG Australia and Oakley, a sports performance retailer

offering premium sunglasses, apparel, footwear and accessories. Both stores are slated to open in late Spring 2014 on the lower level of The Plaza. Cantina Laredo, an authentic Mexican cuisine restaurant, will open in late Summer 2014 on the upper level of The Court near the newly redesigned California Pizza Kitchen.

"Our primary goal at King of Prussia has always been to offer our custom-ers the most diverse and desirable re-tail and dining options in our area," said Mall Manager, Bob Hart. "These five new additions help us achieve that goal by enhancing our tenant mix and differentiating King of Prus-sia within the market."

Recently announced new retailers Saint Laurent and The Container Store are slated to open in early Spring 2014. Newly opened tenants at King of Prussia include Vineyard Vines, Carlo Pazolini, Victoria’s Secret PINK and Pandora.

For additional information on new retailer openings, redevelopment news and more please visit: www.kingofprussiamall.com.

About King of Prussia Mall

King of Prussia Mall, managed by Simon Property Group, is the East Coast’s premier shopping destination featuring seven department stores

and more than 400 retailers and 40 restaurants. Easily accessible off Route 202, I-76, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, King of Prussia is within one mile of Valley Forge National His-toric Park, the Valley Forge Conven-tion Center and Valley Forge Casino Resort. For more information about King of Prussia visit www.kingofprus-siamall.com.

About Simon Property Group

Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) is an S&P 100 company and a global leader in the retail real estate industry. The company currently owns or has an interest in more than 325 retail real estate properties in North America and Asia comprising approximately 241 million square feet. We are headquartered in India-napolis, Indiana and employ approxi-mately 5,500 people in the U.S. For more information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com.


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For ten years, our friends and neighbors have been battling cancer where the need is greatest - in our own community. Our fi ght will continue on Saturday, May 17, 2014 starting

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MissionPossible

The 6th Annual Mission Possible Annual Event, co-chaired by Peter and Celeste Madden, Sara McGeever and Patti Zajick Metzler, will be held Thursday, April 10th at the Radison Valley Forge Casino Resort from 6 to 9 pm. This year’s event will be hosted by 6ABC’s Alicia Vitarelli with special MC Howard Eskin.

For more information, please visit www.missionkidscac.org.Tickets are available for purchase on the website for $150 per person.

Date: April 10, 2014 Time: 6:00 to 9:00 pmLocation: The Grand Ballroom at the Radison Hotel Valley Forge Casino ResortKing of Prussia, PA 19406

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MISSION kIDS: What We Do...Imagine what it is like to be a child im-mersed in a frightening world through no fault of your own, but because you have been the victim of child abuse. In communi-ties without a Child Advocacy Center like Mission Kids, when a child is abused and finally finds the courage to tell someone about it, he/she is required to participate in multiple interviews, in places like police departments, each time reliving the horrors of the abuse. This process causes unnecessary trauma to many children, making it impos-sible for them to find the strength to testify in court. Child abusers may go free when their victims cannot testify.

Mission Kids provides a center for the team investigation of child abuse cases. Child abuse victims are interviewed in a child-friendly setting, by a specially trained foren-sic interviewer. The interviews are conducted in a manner that is legally sound, neutral, fact-finding, and coordinated to avoid repeated interviews and trauma to the child. Representatives of the DA’s Office, law en-forcement and social services work together as a multidisciplinary team and observe, but do not participate in the interview as it takes place, thereby reducing the number of inter-views a child victim must undergo. This team approach supports and protects children throughout the legal process, preserving their physical and emotional well-being. The investigation process is compassionate, with respect and well-being of the child of the utmost importance.

In 2013 alone, Mission Kids provided over 400 Forensic Interviews to victims of alleged

sexual and severe physical abuse.

Even after the Forensic Interview, Mission Kids continues to support the children and families it serves through its Victim Advocacy Program. The program provides victims and their non-offending caregivers with the sup-port, information and community resources they need. Mission Kids’ Victim Advocates assist the families in scheduling medical and mental health evaluations. Children's Hos-pital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has partnered with MK to open a nearby clinic, specializing in child abuse. This alleviates the need for victims to travel downtown in order to re-ceive nationally recognized medical care and improves access to more efficient delivery of the medical services required by abused children.

Education and community outreach are the cornerstones of prevention of child abuse. Mission Kids is committed to reaching out to the diverse communities in Montgomery County to educate them about the signs of child abuse and how to protect children. By growing and expanding our educational outreach services, Mission Kids is working to empower local communities to recognize, report, and support victims of child abuse.

Community support is crucial to Mission Kids’ continued success as we continue to provide healing and hope to the children and fami-lies we serve everyday.

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They came to their calling from different directions.

For Captain Curtis Flora, it began when he stopped by The Salvation Army Corps Community Center in Montclair, New Jersey for a voucher to fill an expensive pre-scription for medicine he badly needed.

He’d been surprised to learn he could find help there. “My knowledge of the Army?” he said. “Soup kitchens and hand-me-down clothes.”

In the waiting room, Curtis leafed through a copy of Priority magazine, taken aback at the number of testimonials. He struck up a conver-sation with the receptionist.

“I asked her what The Salvation Army was all about, and she replied, ‘We are a church!’” ‘’’What do you mean a church? I said. ‘Yes, we’re a Christ-believing church.’

“And I said, ‘No way!’”Curtis recalled. Even though he’d grow up a block away from a corps in nearby East Orange, he hadn’t real-ized the Army was a church.

“And then I heard the Lord say, ‘You’re not here for a prescription voucher.’”

That was not the only surprise in the waiting room that day. While preparing the voucher, volunteer Tina Zazarino had been eyeing him closely. “Are you an ordained minister?” she asked. He was. He was also a professional photographer, teacher of Christian education at a local Christian School and volunteer in the boys’ club program at his Pentecostal church.

The East Orange Corps, Tina told him, had been looking for a youth minister for two years.

In a remarkable act of Providence, Curtis visited the corps and was offered the job. He talked it over with his wife, Felicia. “I think we’ve been called to The Salvation Army,” Curtis told her. She replied fervently, ‘You’re not taking me to a homeless shelter.’”

“I was leery,” she said. An x-ray technician and office manager at her brother’s dental practice, Felicia considered the idea. After a 21-day fast, she said told Curtis, “As Sarah said to Abraham, go my Lord and do unto Him as you have said.

In 2000, with their four children, the Floras went to work. Before their first Sunday as youth pastors, they canvassed the neighbor-hood, sharing information about the youth ministry. On Sunday morning, 60 children came to Sunday school and the Holiness Meet-ing.

For the Floras as for so many, Sept. 11, 2001 was a watershed moment. A dozen miles from Manhattan, the East Orange Corps was fully engaged in emergency response. Rolling up their sleeves side-by-side with officers and vol-unteers, Curtis and Felicia helped to provide food, clothing, and supplies to firefighters and police officers “giving them a second wind to go back out to the trenches, saving lives as The Lord gave them strength,” Felicia said. “At that point, I fell completely in love with the Army and what they are called to do.”

When the Floras elected to become Army of-ficers, it only got better.

Trained, commissioned officers supervise the operations of The Salvation Army, and candi-dates undergo a two-year course in residence at Salvation Army colleges. When Curtis and Felicia arrived at the College for Officer Train-ing in Suffern, NY, “I walked in and felt like I was home,” she said. “They strip you of all you were taught biblically and then build you up by teaching and learning what the Bible truly says. My life had begun and ministry was set in motion. The Lord had opened the way for us.”

Two years later, the Floras were commissioned as Captains, ordained as ministers and as-signed to active duty at Newark, New Jersey’s Westside Corps Community Center, not far from home. From the first, it was a revelation.

“When you come out of training school, you’re standing tall and your uniform is crisp. We said to ourselves ‘We have arrived!’” Cur-tis said. “Then, on our first Sunday morning, we unlocked the door to the church and there was an inch of water all over the floor.” The bathroom had flooded.

“We had to take off those crisp uniforms and mop up in time for the 11 o’clock service,” he continued. “The Lord brought us back to reality. Servants of The Lord were humbled once again.”

“We realized at that moment there was nothing we won’t do to serve God and our people,” Felicia added.

Their six years in Newark, one of the poorest cities in the country, were challenging ones. After that, their assignment in Wilmington, Delaware, proved to be restorative, in no small measure because they could devote their full time to the ministry rather than juggle administrative responsibilities.

In August, the Floras came to their newest appointment: Norristown, PA. The people in their Church Corps “immediately drew us in,” Felicia said. “They were so nice, so receptive. Spiritually, they knew we were coming, some-one sound in the word and loving in spirit. We find that they desire the Word of God, to know more about Christ.”

Among the Floras’ priorities is to bring the Corps community more closely together and “assemble this building as one. God is our head, and we are here to serve him as a unit, not divided.” Felicia said, “We’re all working toward the same goal.”

Addressing hunger is another priority. “We believe in feeding everyone,’ Felicia said. The Norristown Corps maintains a food pantry, and the Floras hope to introduce a soup kitchen as well as family lunch one Sunday each month. They will also join families every month for dinner in the Norristown shelter. “We want to make it feel like home,” Felicia said. “The families here already feel displaced, so we have a responsibility to make their stay here as pleasant as possible.”

The Floras were the first African-American officers to serve in both Wilmington and Nor-ristown. Minority representation is important, they agree, because so many people the Army serves are multiracial and multicultural. Those who come to the corps “see that God’s leaders come from diverse cultures, even their own,” Curtis said.

And wherever they are—Newark, Wilmington, or Norristown—they are home. “We always like to say we’re in the best place we could be,” said Curtis. “Wherever we are, we’re at home, here to serve God and His people.”





montgomery county chamber of commerce news magazine spring 2014

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