A lengthy discussion at Monday night's board meeting resulted in a proposed overhaul of the current nepotism policy.
Some members of the board of education at the Spring-Ford Area School District want to change the district's current policy on nepotism, as relates to the hiring of new employees. Board member Julie Mullin, who also chairs the policy committee, said the committee met on May 14 and nepotism was discussed heavily at the meeting. She gave a report to the board at Monday night's work session and a lengthy discussion ensued. The district currently has three policies relating to nepotism with no restrictions on hiring family members of administrators or board members. The only exception is that a candidate must tell human resources that he/she is a family member of an administrator by the end of the interview process. Now, board members are …
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A look back at the season that was for Spring-Ford High School girls lacrosse, featuring head coach Amy Short.
Record: 14-6, Runner up in PAC-10 Postseason: Lost in first round of districts to North Penn Major Injuries: Goalie Cassidy Novotny (came in not at 100-percent) Graduating Seniors: Meghan Ellerbusch (defense), Novotny, Tracy Sloan (attack), Shannon Stenson (attack), Lex Versak (attack), Maddie Ward (mid) Awards/Accomplishments: Ward scored her 200th career goal. Area awards not released to public yet. Overall Impressions of the Season: "I'm proud of how hard the girls worked," said head coach Amy Short. "I am not satisfied where we ended, however I'm glad we got that far. I do think a little piece of the championship and districts kind of will push us a little more next year in achieving more. It's tough to get all the way there to the PAC…
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We are asking the community its opinion on empty stores. Here's your chance to express your views.
This week we'll head to a strip mall in Limerick and ask your opinion on what new and exciting business you'd like to see in our area. Familiarize yourself with Ridge Pike in Limerick. Do you know where Dunkin Donuts is? How about Franklin's? Make that right onto Kugler Road and see the shopping center behind it. That is where this week's empty storefront rests. This is the old "Time 2 Party" location. The shop sits between Bravo Pizza and Blinds 48. Looking inside the windows of the shop, I saw a big empty space with a colorful floor. You know what that means? A lot of potential for any kind of store. You can literally put anything in here - the sky is the limit. So let your imagination run wild, folks! I was thinking this might be a good…
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The board of education at Spring-Ford approved a proposed budget of $126 million with a potential increase in taxes.
The Spring-Ford Area School District board of education met for a work session on Monday night. One of the big topics of discussion was a proposal to move forward with the 2012-13 budget, which stands at $126,318,484. The proposed budget would increase taxes for the public by 1.97 percent. In that case, taxpayers would pay an additional $47.80 per $100,000 assessment value of their home. As it stood when the budget was first introduced in December 2011, there would have been a 7.07 percent increase in taxes to the public, with the budget standing at $130,262,214. However, the finance committee was able to shave off about $4 million over the course of the next five months. Superintendent David Goodin ensured the public that education was …
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This week we take a look at the steady progression over a four year career of one of track's finest: Xavier Ingram, a senior relay sprinter for the Rams.
Hard work and dedication. Two words that Spring-Ford track senior Xavier Ingram knows very well. As a matter of fact, Ingram uses those two words in his every day life to garner success. Ingram is a part of the 4x800-meter relay team that will be heading to the PIAA State Championship meet at Shippensburg University this weekend. "I think Xavier deserves recognition," said head coach Ken DeAngelo. "He's put up with us for four years. In the very beginning he went from a 56 [seconds] in the 400 to a 50 [seconds]. He's a very important part of the 4x800-meter relay that we want to get to the states and score a high medal in." Ingram also ran in the 4x400-meter relay at the district tournament. He explained that he slacked off a lot during …
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With Cellpig's new protective iPhone case, the company will replace your phone for free if it breaks while inside the case
A company called Cellpig has a new iPhone protective case called Cellhelmet - and if you drop your iPhone 4 or 4S, and it breaks, Cellpig will replace if for free. According to a Mashable article, Cellpig and its concept began as a Kickstarter project. Cases are not available for retail sale. A spokesman for Cellhelmet said over the next two weeks they will be pushing up to various retailers across Pennsylvania. The only place to order one at present is at this link. Even jailbroken phones are covered under Cellpig's promise. According to its website, Cellhelmet includes accidental damage coverage, new, used and unlocked iPhones are covered too. It will not cover water-damaged iPhones, unfortunately. The case is backed by a New York-based…
Spring-Ford student government has coordinated a walk to take place this Friday for two good causes: suicide awareness and a cure for breast cancer.
Spring-Ford eighth graders are going to participate in a Walk for a Cure on Friday during school. The event was organized and planned by the student government and proceeds will benefit suicide awareness and a cure for breast cancer. To participate, students had to raise $20 through pledges. Participants will have to walk at least six laps around the track at Coach McNelly Stadium, which is situated between the Eighth Grade Center and Ninth Grade Center. Eighth Grade Center student government advisor Jeff Mast said the program has come a long way since he took over 25 years ago. "When I first started, kids weren't allowed to wear shorts to school," he said. "Student government got involved in that. We got a soda machine. We got recycling. …
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Multiple witnesses to the altercation between former Spring-Ford band director John Eckstine and a Limerick woman testified on Thursday.
Preliminary hearings for John E. Eckstine, former Spring-Ford band director, and Jacqueline M. Alegado, a Limerick woman and band parent, were held last Thursday. During the hearings, multiple witnesses testified. Four charges were dropped from Eckstine's case, while Alegado was held on all charges. Both cases will go to the Court of Common Pleas in Norristown on July 5. Below are accounts from multiple witnesses in the case. Morris, a 15-year veteran of the Limerick Police Department, saw the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident in the residential area where he resides. He was off duty at the time when he saw several people on both sides of the roadway. When attempting to find out who was involved in the accident, Morris said he …
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Spring-Ford Baseball and Softball compete in Districts this week. Track & Field sends athletes to the PIAA State Championship competition.
Here is a look at this week's postseason competition: The Rams are coming off of a PAC-10 Championship loss to Boyertown but are not done yet. They get a first round bye in districts with the fourth overall seed (first in the PAC-10). The boys will take on the winner of Conestoga and Central Bucks South, which is being played today. The Rams' game is scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Rams Stadium. If the boys advance, they will go on to the third round and play on Friday at 4 p.m. at Ram Stadium. The girls also lost in the Final Four. However, their end came a little sooner than baseball with their loss to Perkiomen Valley. The Vikings went on to win the PAC-10 title. Spring-Ford gets a first round bye in the tournament and will face …
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6:45 am on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
NOTE: Article has been updated to reflect the fact that Nikki Lynch will be competing at states more ›
MERCURY: Birdsboro shooting suspect charged with sex crimes involving teen
The following clip comes from Frank Otto of the Pottstown Mercury: BIRDSBORO — The Birdsboro man accused of shooting his girlfriend’s ex-husband is now charged with numerous sex crimes involving a teen girl. Christopher D. Yingling, 42, of the 500 block of West Second Street, who was previously charged with shooting Limerick fire official Glen Russell on Jan. 24 in his car in a Berks County parking lot, was charged Wednesday with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, statutory sex assault, aggravated indecent assault, prostitution, producing and presenting obscene sexual materials and performance, as well as other similar offenses, all involving a girl under the age of 15. “This is just the most disturbing number of facts I’ve seen,” …
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10:43 am on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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