May 2007 - Our Robesonia
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May 2007 - Our Robesonia
AROUND THE TOWN May 2-Happy Birthday Mom!! May 5-The Senior Prom Be Smart Be SAFE!!! May 5-Mother’s Day Tea @ the Library 1-3pm May 11-Honky Tonk Heroes playing @ the Fire Co 9-12pm $4 cover May 12-Happy Birthday Dad!!! May 12-Books, Baked Goods & Botanicals 9-2pm@ the Borough Hall. Proceeds benefit the Library May 12 & 13th-Fishing Rodeo @ Furnace Creek off Freeman Street May 13-Happy Mother’s Day!! May 15-GET OUT AND VOTE!!! May 19-BLOODMOBILE @ The Locker Room Give May 19-Healthy Paws Chicken Bar B Que and more...10-3pm May 25-Skid Marks playing @ the Fire Co. 9-12pm $4 cover May 26-Robesonia Swimming Pool Opening May 28-Memorial Day! May 28-Conrad Weiser Senior Car Winner will get her car at 4pm TODAY at Heidelberg Family Restaurant!!!! June 23-Robesonia Community Yard Sales everyone is included Call Laticia Ruth @ 610-693-9516 ROBESONIA LIBRARY Be sure to stop by the library Saturday May 12th for the annual Book Sale from 9am-2pm. There will be baked goods and plants for sale and books, books, books. Find out about all the events going on at the library and the hours of business. The Annual Fund Raiser is under way so now is the time to give a donation in appreciation for all the books you have read and will read, movies you have watched, programs you and your children have enjoyed, the use of computers and the internet, and of course, the friendly staff that is always there to help you find what you need and provide service with a smile. Come out and see what they have for you… You will not be disappointed….. Publisher/Owner Vickie Correll OUR ROBESONIA May 2007 Featured on the cover this month is a sample of the beautiful jewelry you will find at Vickymarie’s. With Mother’s Day coming fast on May13th, be sure to stop in and pick out a bracelet or one of the other unique gifts you will find in Vickymarie’s store. She can make you a personalized, one of a kind piece of jewelry for the lady in your life. Heidelberg Family Restaurant and Ozgood’s Grill and Bar are hosting special Mother’s Day feasts, so pick up your mom and take her out for a good meal. There are several community things happening this month in which you can participate. Support the Library by buying books, botanicals and baked goods. Healthy Paws and the Locker Room are having another Blood Drive this month so make an appointment and lend your arm for a donation. Finally, the pool will be opening at the end of the month so if you haven’t joined, put that on the top of your list. You can’t beat the pool family membership for value, fun and to beat the soon to come summer heat. I hope you will join us at the Heidelberg Family Restaurant on Memorial Day at 4pm when the Conrad Weiser Senior who worked hard and WON the Learn and Earn Contest will be given her car. And, to all you Prom goers, please do not drink and drive. Have a safe and sober prom night so we wake up and have all of you still here on Sunday. The consequences of drinking and driving or hosting a party with alcohol are expensive and can be deadly. Protect yourself and your friends by looking out for each other and Be Smart Stay Alive!!! BUSINESS OF THE MONTH Richard’s Music Studio owner Richard DiGirolamo. I started teaching a single student from my home in Reinholds, PA in 1994. At the time I had been studying music for four years and my guitar instructor suggested this would be a great way for me to learn more about what I didn’t know. I wasn't quite sure of what he meant by that, but I was eager to try. I convinced a coworker that he needed to play the guitar and that I would be just the teacher for him. After a little arm twisting, he agreed. After his first lesson I was hooked. I enjoyed seeing the look of accomplishment on his face when he did well at his lesson. In 1995 I took a part-time teaching position at a local studio where I could get even more experience. My passion for teaching guitar and bass guitar had grown and I knew this was what I wanted to do. After working there six years the owner informed us (the teachers) that she was retiring and selling the business. It was at this point I decided to open Richard’s Music Studio and teach full-time. My wife and I decided that moving to a better location was the first step. We found a great home in Womelsdorf. It is the oldest house in Womelsdorf, built in 1732. The house belonged to Helen Kalbach who, I am told, was the last remaining Womelsdorf family descendent. I was attracted to the summer kitchen and decided it would be my one room schoolhouse. (My wallet had other ideas.) After spending most of our money fixing up the main living quarters, the studio would have to wait. But not me. On June 1st, 2001 the doors opened. I was teaching from my living room until other arrangements could be made. The building we used for storage has now been converted into the studio and all of the teaching is done there. I still have my sights on the summer kitchen though. The business has expanded to about sixty students and in 2004 I started teaching the guitar program at the Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg. I grew up in Shillington and graduated from Governor Mifflin. My wife, Debbie, a fellow Berks County native, grew up in Robesonia and graduated from Conrad Weiser. We have two children, Marisa, a CW 8th grader and Dominic, a CW 5th grader. Along with guitar lessons I also perform minor repairs, adjustments and restringing of guitars and bass guitars. I now have 10+ years teaching experience. As a student you will learn: How to properly handle and play your instrument. How to care for your instrument. How to read musical notation and perform songs. How to interpret chords, notation and tablature. Youwill learn about musical theory and how to perform with others. Advanced students will learn more in depth notation and theory including but not limited to improvisation, reharmonizing, chord melody and musical composition. I hold day and evening classes and include books with lessons. I have SIT strings and accessories and offer senior citizens discounts. Please contact Richard at 610-589-4041 or visit my website @ www.richardsmusicstudio.com. HISTORY 402 West Penn Avenue & May Street was once the home of Stamm’s Store. Built in 1912 by Francis Stamm this small store had groceries, tobacco, penny candy, (yes there was once such a thing), and ice cream. There were a couple of tables and chairs for those who wanted to eat their ice cream in the store. Those chairs were also used by area men who gathered for card games and chit chat. Bud Bricker recalls buying soup at the store as a little boy when he lived a couple doors away. Mr. Stamm died in 1937 and the store remained open but was run by his daughter and her husband, Mr. & Mrs. Oxenrider for about one year before they converted it into a small home. Today the building still stands and hasn’t changed much except for aging. SENIOR CITIZENS A row of bottles on my shelf Caused me to analyze myself. One yellow pill I have to pop Goes to my heart so it won’t stop. A little white one that I take Goes to my hands so they won’t shake. The blue ones that I use a lot Tell me I’m happy when I’m not. The purple pill goes to my brain And tells me that I have no pain. The capsules tell me not to wheeze or cough or choke or even sneeze. The red ones, smallest of them all go to my blood so I won’t fall. The orange ones, very big and bright Prevent my leg cramps in the night. Such an array of brilliant pills Helping to cure all kinds of ills. But what I’d really like to know…. Is what tells each one where to go! SPRING CLEAN-UP May 4 & 5 are the days to take all of the items that cannot be put out for the trash to the borough garage located at 210 South Elm Street. We all want Robesonia to be a well kept town. All of you who have put off cleaning up and throwing out those unnecessary items, now is your opportunity to GET RID OF THAT JUNK. There are ordinances to protect those that adjoin problem properties and the borough will be enforcing them in an effort to get things cleaned up. So before your neighbor reports you or the Mayor comes knocking on your door, start the process today and be ready to unload your throwaways by May 5th. A list of charges can be found in the Borough newsletter and proof of residency (ID) must be provided when you unload at the garage. No tires or toxic waste will be accepted and the Borough has the right to reject excessive amounts of disposable material. Randy Gartner for Berks County Commissioner On May 15th, will you vote for a candidate based on what they say, or will you vote for a candidate based on what they have done? I am a Navy Veteran, small business owner, an active member of The Robesonia VFW, The Friends of the Robesonia Furnace, The Robesonia Community Association and St Daniels Lutheran Church. In 2007 I formed a group to fight for the elimination of the school property tax and served as co-campaign manager for our new State Senator, Mike Folmer. As a former school board and Borough Council President I have a long record of holding the line on property taxes. As a County Commissioner I will fight against foolish spending like for a County Police Force. I will fight to eliminate the violent crime that is plaguing Reading and costing us millions of dollars a year paying for the court system, the prison, the District Attorney and Parole Offices. I will never vote to raise my own pay or retirement. For more information about my background or what I will do as County Commissioner, please visit my website at: www.gartnerforberks.com or call 693-6244. In the May 15th republican primary, vote for a candidate who has a long record of serving our country and our community. Vote Randall D Gartner Ad-Paid for by the Candidate THE NEWSLETTER NOT SO SWEET GREETING CARDS My darling. My lover, my beautiful wife: Marrying you screwed up my life. I see your face when I am dreaming. That’s why I always wake up screaming. Kind, intelligent, loving and hot; This describes everything you are not. My love you take my breath away. What have you stepped in to smell this way? Love may be beautiful, love may be bliss. I only went out with you because I was pissed. Dear IRS: Enclosed is my 2007 tax return showing that I owe $3,407.00 in taxes. Please note the attached article from USA Today, wherein you will see that the Pentagon is paying $171.50 for hammers and NASA has paid $600.00 for a toilet seat. I am enclosing four toilet seats (value $2,400) and six hammers (value $1,029), bringing my total remitted to $3,429.00. Please apply the overpayment of $22.00 to the "Presidential Election Fund," as noted on my return. You can do this inexpensively by sending them one 1.5" Phillips Head screw (article from USA Today detailing how HUD pays $22.00 each for 1.5" Phillips Head Screws is enclosed for your convenience.) It has been a pleasure to pay my tax bill this year and I look forward to paying it again next year. Sincerely, A Satisfied Taxpayer PER MONTH PRICING Classified ad Directory List $10.00 up to 3 lines paper and internet $60.00 per year on the internet listing phone number, business info and link to email or website from www.ourrobesonia.com Advertisement $35.00-2 X 3.5 -$45.00 larger or with photo 1/2 Page ad $50.00 Whole Page ad $100.00 Write your own article $50.00 1/2 page Subscription $15.00 per year pro-rated One time $40 set up fee on ads. All ads must be pre-paid 3 months Attention all business owners: Are you looking for an inexpensive way to advertise your business? Join the newsletter and enjoy sharing your specialty with the surrounding communities who live near you. Your neighbors want to know what you have to offer so they can patronize a local business instead of driving and spending money in another town. Many people aren’t aware of what is available here and I want to tell them. You will have the opportunity to be Business of the Month and share your story. Over 6,000 readers enjoy the newsletter every month. Advertising is important for your small town business, and networking with other local businesses is always a good business tactic. Join the Our Robesonia Newsletter and be there to serve your neighbors and increase your revenue by letting local people know where you are and what you do. START YOUR INTERNET AD NOW! It’s just 25 cents per day. Contact JAG Computer Services 610-693-6873 and be on the website every day where customers can find you. You can’t beat the price. Don’t forget to check out our website www.ourrobesonia.com (over 98,675 hits) You can now post your questions and concerns, or ask for help on the website. You can also post and print out coupons for local specials and discounts. E-mail Vickie at [email protected] or send your history pictures and suggestions for families, seniors and businesses to 12 Patterson Drive Robesonia, PA 19551. If you have Robesonia news, I want to know about it! A Special THANK YOU to my EDITORS Donna Becker & Vickymarie Rizzo READ the ads for local DEALS! SUPPORT OUR LOCAL TRADESMEN Custom Jewelry plus Unique Gifts for Men & Women Mother's Day is right around the corner; Vickymarie's has the perfect gift! Have that Special Mom receive a Beautiful Mother's Bracelet that she will cherish forever. There are also 2 full cases of Jewelry to choose from! Vickymarie can also make special order Graduation Bracelets for that special Graduate!! Remember, The Prom is coming Up!! Stop by and find that perfect piece of jewelry to compliment any gown. You can find a wonderful piece of Wearable Art by Vickymarie or Designs by Deanna. Deanna also has the most beautiful Fuse Glass Barrettes & Bobbie Pins to make any hair style special and talked about for a long time to come!! For the guys, Deanna also has amazing tie-tacs! These beautifully created Wearable Art pieces are sure to dazzle. Happy Mother’s Day! 509 West Penn Ave., Robesonia 610-693-6013 Across from Tony’s Pizza – in the Barn!! www.ourrobesonia.com to see the puppies Rescue Groups Shepherd ~ Greyhound ~ Pit May 19th 10am to 3pm Chicken Bar B Que Save a Shepherd will be Micro Chipping You don’t want to miss this annual event Rt 422 between Robesonia & Wernersville Heidelberg Mini Mall Call ahead for details and to Donate (610) 693-8222 Give at the Bloodmobile D.P. Randler Mother’s Day Open House Saturday May 12, 8am-4pm ROBESONIA Location Only Stop in for Discounts up to 25% Off Check out our HUGE SALE Refreshments, Prizes & Our Newly Expanded Showroom 610-693-8205 451 W. Penn Ave. Robesonia SUPPORT OUR LOCAL TRADESMEN Sidewalk Sale Bloodmobile May 19th Fire Police gear and Reflective wear. T-Th 1-8pm Fri 1-5pm Sat 8am-12pm Email: [email protected] Web site: www.lockerroom4u.com Other times by appointment In the Heidelberg Mini Mall Phone 610-693-9422 Fax 610-693-8252 Robesonia HAVE YOUR SAY ! Thank you for all the feedback on our local businesses. I am proud to say there were more compliments than complaints. If you have something to say about a local business call me at 610 693 9722 or send it to 12 Patterson Drive-Robesonia, PA 19551. I want to hear about where you like to eat and where you don’t like to eat. I am interested in what businesses are providing both good and bad services. If an employee was rude to you or extra helpful, I want to know. I will pass your comments onto the business, good or bad, so they can provide better service or so that they know they are doing a good job. If you choose not to use your name that’s OK. So, Robesonia, here’s your chance to “Have your say,” and help the community function even better. This is one of the comments received: “I stopped to eat at that little place on Penn Ave, Digger’s, and I thought it was so neat. The food was good and the people are so nice.” Gerry Kline-West Wyomissing Dennis Rick Contracting 610-693-9722 Hours: Mon - Wed 10am - 8pm Thu - Sat 9am - 8pm Open Sundays! 12pm - 5pm 313 W. Franklin St. Womelsdorf, PA Insured * References Commercial * New Construction Sidewalk & Curb Replacement Repairs * Siding * Decks * Windows Remodeling * Cement work * Backhoe & Dump Truck Service Outdoor Living Rooms Phone: 610-589-4475 Serving Womelsdorf and surrounding communities since 1947 The say our mothers really know how to push our buttons —because they installed them. Robin Williams SUPPORT OUR LOCAL TRADESMEN SUPPORT OUR LOCAL TRADESMEN Bring that special lady in your life to the Robesonia Community Library for a Mother's Day Tea on Saturday, May 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. Special speaker will be Barbara Goda, author of Ladies of Readingtown. Call to register 610-693-3264. Golden Ridge Assisted Living MONTHLY CONTEST Lynn Zerbe, Owner/Administrator 404 South Church Street * Robesonia Phone: 610-693-5850 Fax: 610-693-6871 Email: [email protected] John Riegel was the 10th caller and winner for the month of April. The winning error was in Conrad Weiser True Value ad, I mis-spelled Value. Find the mistake I made in the May issue and win a Gift Certificate to Ozgood’s Grill & Bar. Every month there will be a written mistake in one of the ads in the newsletter. Find that mistake and be the tenth person to call and tell me at (610)-693-9722. Good Luck. READ THOSE ADS!!! (One win per year per person) On site bookkeeping services at affordable prices. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL TRADESMEN Take a stroll to . . . . . . . . For your “divine blooms” Shop our wonderful gift selections on Saturday, May 5th & get a complimentary African Violet to give to Mom on Mother’s Day . . . or to keep for yourself Our May Featured Artist: Sam Kincaid With a $10 purchase enter to win a hand made platter Drawing held Saturday, May 12th at 3:00 pm 27 East Penn Avenue Wernersville, PA 19565 610-670-9700 www.fiveanddivine.com Fritz Stoudt Hours: Tuesday—Saturday 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. 280 Holland Street Wernersville, PA Photography “Quality & Affordability” Specializing in: Graduations, Weddings, Families & Pets *Full indoor & outdoor studio *Free yearbook photo with any session *Proofs included in all graduation packages *Friends & pets welcome at no extra charge 610-693-8101 YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS Everyone that attended the program at the Conrad Weiser High School with Ben & Cindy Walters and Linda & Elliott Sheftel on April 16th, had to be moved beyond comfort at the heartbreaking story they shared with us in an attempt to save our children and families from the tragedy they live with everyday. Ben, a 2005 graduate of Wilson, spoke candidly about the events of that day during Senior week at the shore. I could feel his sincerity and remorse as he relived drinking alcohol most of the day and the sequence of events that led up to him getting into his car, hitting, and taking the life of Justin Sheftel. When Justin’s mom, Linda, stood before us my tears started to flow. I have never been able to grasp how a parent goes on after losing a child. Here before us this obviously still grieving mom, begins to tell us about her day, that day, that has made it impossible for her and her family to ever be the same again. She speaks of the joy of Justin graduating and what she remembers of that day up until that unwanted, this can’t be happening, phone call when she learned she had lost her son. As we all watched slides of Justin growing up, with his family and friends, and then in his cap and gown so happy, not knowing how little time this family had left to be together. That last kiss, that last goodbye. Then Cindy, Ben’s mom, greeted us and took us through her day and how this tragedy has affected her. She explained how and why she does not look or live life in the same way. No one involved in this would EVER be the same. We watched slides of Ben growing up, with his family and friends and then in his cap and gown. What a proud moment for a parent and a child. She explained her agony of having been told of the accident and being kept from Ben because he was 18 years old. She had to make an appointment to visit Ben in jail and could only see him a few times on the weekends through glass. No hugs, no kisses. She asked that teenagers avoid senior week, it is not a place you should be, and instead volunteer doing something good in the name of Justin Sheftel. They all made us feel how the tragedy affected all of their lives so differently but so intensely and forever. I made a point to speak with all of them that night. What truly warm people they all are and what they are doing could and should save 100’s of lives. If you missed hearing them speak at Weiser, please find time and take your family to hear what they have to say. No one ever wants to think that their world could be touched by such deep pain, and these families could never have seen it coming after graduation in 2005. But it can and it does happen to nice people. I guarantee, you will be moved and so will your teens. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL TRADESMEN SUPPORT OUR LOCAL TRADESMEN Try Our Delicious Homemade Opera Fudge Homemade Favors for ALL Occasions & Holidays Made to Order Baskets for ALL Occasions Our Own Assortment of Homemade Chocolates For your next Big Event let us Personalize it for you We do Matches, Napkins, Plates, & Ribbons New Location ~ Great Bargains!!! We also offer inexpensive Gifts, Candles, Collectibles, & Greeting Cards 20 West Penn Ave. ~ Wernersville ~ 610-927-9670 VISIT www.myspace.com/ashnamscandyland Dear God, Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones why don’t you just keep the ones you got now? Jane SUPPORT OUR LOCAL TRADESMEN Desiree Putt's Beauty Shop 610-488-0770 SUPPORT OUR LOCAL TRADESMEN I have Buyers for your Robesonia Home!!! Call me TODAY!!! Get an instant Face Lift with eyebrow shaping Affordable Hair care for the Entire Family in an at Home Atmosphere 194 Sheidy Road ~ Robesonia Sharon Talys, REALTOR Office Direct: 610-372-5633 Ext 3104 Mobile Direct: 484-256-2947 I have 15 years experience assisting home buyers and sellers with all of their Real Estate needs! [email protected] JAVA-THE-HUT Located in The Shurfine parking lot in Sinking Spring Drive thru Expresso Bar WEST SIDE AUTO BODY AND SALES Quality Pre-Owned Cars & Trucks Collision Repair Center 411 WEST PENN AVENUE, ROBESONIA Hot or Iced Coffee & Chai Bagels, Biscotti, Muffins & Cookies Open Mon-Fri 7am-5pm Matthew Riehl Owner/Proprietor 610-693-5969 Proud Sponsor of the Learn & Earn Contest Prize Award 5/28/07 4pm VOTE Randy Gartner May 15th LET’S GO SWMMMING The Robesonia pool will open May 26th. The rates are affordable for single or family memberships. What a great way for the kids to enjoy summer, everyday (107 days) at the pool! Get ready to enjoy the planned activities and plenty of cool water for those hot summer days ahead. Contact Cindy at 610-670-7408 and sign up TOADY!!! CONRAD WEISER SENIOR WINS CAR A very special, dedicated, hard working senior will be awarded a car she won by competing in the Learn and Earn Contest sponsored by Steve Elmarzouky owner of the Heidelberg Family Restaurant, Steve and Rick Scholl, owners of West Side Auto Body and Sales and the Our Robesonia Newsletter. Be sure to come and watch as she receives the keys to her very own car at the Heidelberg Family Restaurant on May 28th at 4pm. To earn the car she had to complete 40 hours of community service, have good grades and a good attendance at school, and write a story about the experience which will be featured in the June issue of the Our Robesonia. I want to thank the sponsors of the Learn and Earn Contest and all the participants who entered. Come out and see who “SHE” is May 28th at 4pm. Come out to the Furnace Creek on May 12 & 13th for the annual trout rodeo and have some family fun. This event is held for Conrad Weiser children 0-15 years of age. Registration is at 7am. Fishing starts at 9am. There will be free soda and hot dogs for the kids and prizes, prizes, prizes!!! Sponsored by the Robesonia Fish & Game. SUPPORT OUR TRADESMEN Conrad Weiser True Value 411 N. 3rd St. Womelsdorf 610-589-2725 Website Design & Hosting Hardware Sales and Service Software Sales & Installation Virus & Adware Protection Free Pickup & Delivery ! ! Call today for an appointment !! (610) 693-6873 Mon - Fri 8 - 5 Bob Ramsey Community Bank Manager Phone 610-693-9898 Fax 610-693-8484 Toll Free 877-768-2265 [email protected] www.sovereignbank.com Country Carriage Rides Enjoy a Carriage Ride tour across scenic farmland Rodney Dieffenbach 610-589-4317 Perfect for your Wedding Day or Freindly Gathering GOOD THINGS TO EAT AND DRINK Ozgood’s Grill & Bar Monday-Wing Night $9.25 AYCE with sides Sunday-Breakfast Brunch 9am-1pm $9.50 MAY Weekend Specials Ice Cream Root Beer Floats Breakfast Subs Soup This Month’s Specials Breakfast Deal $3.25 Eggs, Home Fries, Bacon Toast & Coffee Tue & Wed FREE Fries with any Steak Sandwich 4th-5th Tex Mex 11th-12th Mother’s Day Surf & Turf Specials 13th Mother’s Day Brunch 9-11am Brunch Buffet 11-2pm $14.95 Special Menu 11-8pm 18th-19th Neptune’s Feast 25th-26th Clam Bakes 28th CLOSED Memorial Day Phone 610-693-6685 www.ozgoodsgrillandbar.com 319 East Penn Avenue ~ Robesonia 141 West Penn Ave Happy Mother’s Day! HEIDELBERG FAMILY RESTAURANT Banquet Facilities ~ Gift Certificates Available Open Daily 6am to 8:30pm CLOSED May 28th for Memorial Day Have a Safe Holiday Weekend Daily Specials Wraps & Homemade Chicken Salad It’s All SOOOO Good! Call Ahead 610-693-5717 Located in the Robesonia EXXON Open Daily 5:30am-7pm Sat 11am-5pm Closed Sunday Breakfast Special Mon-Fri 6-11 am 1 Egg, Home Fries & Toast $1.99 w/ Ham, Sausage, Scrapple, or Bacon $2.99 Mother’s Day Traditional Family Dinner Adults $14.99 Children $6.99 Served from 11am all day Happy Mother’s Day! Fresh Soup & Crisp Salad Bar over 40 items Route 422 in Robesonia 610-693-5060 Proud Sponsor of the Learn & Earn Contest