Palmyra
SERVING THE ANNVILLE & PALMYRA AREAS
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OCTOBER 16, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL I • NO 11
PARPC gives children a chance to be kids BY JEFF FALK
St., Palmyra, PARPC operates and sponsors 18 mostly athletic proCan Palmyra come out and grams and camps highlighting play? Yes. Yes, it can. basketball, soccer, field hockey, By encouraging kids to get volleyball, track and field, disoutside and become active, the tance running, softball, swimPalmyra Area Recreation and ming, tennis, fitness and dance. Parks Commission (PARPC) The programs are designed for serves an importboys and girls in kina n t ro l e i n t h e dergarten through c o m m u n i t y . “My favorite thing grade eight, residPAR P C achieves is going to a youth ing mainly in the its goals through borough of Palmyra, program and cooperation, colNorth Londonderry seeing families laboration and To w n s h i p a n d sports. together enjoying South Londonderry “In order to Township. that family be well-rounded T here are fe es relationship.” human beings, I associated with think recreation some of the proand education go grams and camps. hand in hand,” said Tina Manoo“Oftentimes, it’s kids who gian-Fischer, PARPC’s director. want to try something new,” said “One of the things we need to do Manoogian-Fischer. “We’re the is keep our bodies in shape. We organization that can help them want our minds to be sharp, and get their foot in the door. Sports we want our bodies to be sharp as is a good way to learn teamwork, they can be.” common courtesies, compassion, Headquartered at 325 S. Railroad empathy and how to get along
Participants in Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission’s summer camp program engage in an
PennDOT seeks feedback from the public
Concert to celebrate the music of Tony Bennett T he Hershey Symphony Orchestra will present the U.S. debut of the all-new production “ Tony Bennett: The Official Musical Celebration,” a live show honoring the life and music of Tony Bennett, on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey. Using the original musical arrangements of the 20-time Grammy Award-winning artist, the performance will feature the symphony along with Broadway vocalists. Audiences can expect
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has posted an online survey to accept feedback on its construction and maintenance services. Members of the public may take the survey through Tuesday, Oct. 22, by visiting https://tiny url.com/PennDOTCustomer Survey. The 24-question survey asks respondents how they receive PennDOT roadway information and how often PennDOT meets or exceeds their expectations in
See Concert pg 5 Greg Woodbridge conducts the Hershey Symphony Orchestra.
construction and maintenance activities. Respondents are also asked about their experiences with reporting concerns to the department and whether or how they use the state’s 511PA traveler information services. Construction and maintenance work has been underway across the state this year. From January through August, 303 bridges were put out for bids to be repaired, replaced, or preserved by PennDOT or industry forces. Additionally, from January See Feedback pg 2
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