Monday, November 14, 2011
Plaque unveiled at playground in his memory.
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- Ann Cornell
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Michael Killian, a former Trappe resident and PECO employee, died five years ago in a work-related accident. However, as indicated by the turnout for his memorial plaque unveiling at Water Works Park on Monday, the love for a husband, father, co-worker and friend will always remain. Before the service, family and PECO co-workers chatted and children, including his daughters Grace and Emily, romped and climbed around the playground that has been built and dedicated in Mr. Killian's memory. Longtime co-workers and friends Bill Newland and Deke Friday, at time, found talking about Mr. Killian to be an emotional experience. However, they also fondly remembered his "friendly ribbing." "Mike kept things fun," Newland said. The pair -- like many …
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Don't forget to vote tomorrow!
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Monday, November 7, 2011
What’s Happening Today • At 10 a.m. in Water Works Park, PECO will have a memorial plaque dedication in honor of Mike Killian. The children’s playground was funded by PECO in memory of Mr. Killian, who was killed in the line of duty. Mellanie Lassiter, PECO coordinator, expects 60 attendees, including employees, Killian family members and friends, and Trappe Council representatives. • Perkiomen Valley School Board work session at 7:30 p.m. at the high school • See more events here Mark Your Calendars • Trappe Beef and Beer Barn Dance on Nov. 12, benefiting Trappe Today and Tomorrow Committee and the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company. The event is from 7 to 10 p.m. Attendees must by 21 or older; tickets are $15 each ($20 at the door). • …
Monday, August 1, 2011
The 39th Annual Keystone Grange Country Fair was this past Saturday at Water Works Park.
The 39th Annual Keystone Grange Country Fair was this past Saturday at Water Works Park. Boasting all models of tractors, cars and trucks, as well as vendors, the Grange Fair offered fun for everyone. The Grange Fair had activities for all ages, including cow pie bingo, pet contests, hay bale tossing, a kids tractor pull, a car and truck parade, an antique tractor parade, horse and wagon rides, a petting zoo, cow milking and face painting. There was all types of food, including ice cream, and various vendors and businesses throughout the area. Local shelters and SPCAs were also there, walking around the available pets that were up for adoption. The 2011 Grange Fair Queen was Kat Hunsberger, who was crowned by last year's queen, Morgan …
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
In other business, residents advised to help curb stormwater runoff this summer.
The Trappe Borough Council discussed the Trappe TV channel and playground safety at Tuesday night’s meeting. Manager Jacqui Guenther updated the council and community members on the status of the Trappe TV channel. The channel, which will be used for public service announcements and borough news, is set to go live this month. The council discussed options for advertising on the channel and determined that businesses within a 15-mile radius of the borough building can purchase advertising on the channel. As the resolution stands now, ads will cost $1 per day and can be purchased for 30 days or less. At the end of 30 days, advertisers can renew their contracts, Guenther said. Also, there were some issues with houses that were not set to …
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The celebration took to Main Street and wrapped up at Water Works Park.
Monday's Memorial Day Parade through Collegeville and Trappe was a smash.
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The communities observe their first-ever joint Memorial Day celebration.
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- Dave Conard
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Trappe and Collegeville joined together to celebrate Memorial Day with a parade down Main Street. The day was capped off by festivities and fireworks at Water Works Park.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Area residents invited to join celebration for first-ever event.
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
The following was released by Trappe Borough through Trappe Alerts: Main Street will be closed on Monday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to noon for the first-ever Memorial Day Parade. Fire company volunteers will help direct traffic away from the parade route. Come celebrate with us as the Historic Muhlenberg Partnership 300 kicks off off the 300th Anniversary of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg's birth! The parade route begins at Augustus Lutheran Church and will end at Water Works Park. Bring the whole family to see the floats, bike brigade, horse-drawn carriages, veterans and public officials and so much more.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Children and their families turned out for the annual hunt.
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
The Collegeville Lions Club hosted its annual egg hunt Friday at Water Works Park. Families attended the event as kids scooped up their hidden quarry.
Joanne LaSpina
10:31 am on Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Take another look, Fauxy. I just added about a dozen pictures of the parade. more ›