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organization
supports numerous township interests such as Aston Public Library,
Assisi House, and Aston Lions Club.
The GFWC selects a project each year working diligently to
raise monies through a variety of means to support the selected
project for that year. Last
year, Operation Warm was the club’s focus and over $2,000 was
raised and given to this organization who provided new winter
jackets (sizes 2 toddler - 18) to children in need.
This year, the GFWC will focus on teenage mental health,
working toward public awareness and assisting those who require
support services.
“I have the pleasure of working with wonderful women who
truly care about serving others. We have members who have been involved in GFWC for 50 years
which speaks volumes of this organization and our mission to
assist those in need,” states Norma Locke, 2nd term
president. “Last year we donated 10 backpacks filled with school
supplies to Penn-Delco School District.
We work closely with the school district as we offer
scholarships programs for students involved in the field of
nursing and vocational technical training in addition to Student
of the Month and Student of the Year awards.”
The GFWC hosts social and cultural events that include
bingo night, book reviews and guest speakers, meeting on the 4th
Monday of each month from September through June.
On October 28, 2006, the GFWC will host a tea at the Aston
Community Center in celebration of their 50th
anniversary. For
more information on this upcoming event or membership inquiries,
please contact Norma Locke at 610-497-5234.
In
the December 2005 issue of Township Times Barbara DiMario was
profiled under the heading “Making a Difference in our
Community.”
Barbara, a long time Aston resident, is founder and
president of the Delaware County Chapter Of Parents OF Murdered
Children (POMC).
Barbara and her husband, Paul, lost their daughter
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Hope
Ann DiMario-Popoleo on April 21, 1993 at the hands of a murderer.
Because of their personal experience and loss of their
daughter the Delaware County Chapter of POMC came into existence
and is available today for those in need of support and resources
to those who have, too, lost a loved one to the act of murder.
Hope gave birth to a son named Joseph.
At the young age of only 4˝
years old Joseph
was raised by his grandparents, Barbara and Paul DiMario, after
his mother’s life had been taken.
Barbara and Paul, devoted
grandparents, have mentored their grandson into an industrious,
well-rounded, and dedicated 18 year old young man.
Joseph, who graduated Sun Valley this past June 2006, is
headed to college next month to pursue a degree in mathematics and
secondary education at Kutztown University.
Six years ago, Joseph was asked by a
fellow classmate to join him at a DeMolay meeting.
Joseph attended with his friend and has ever since been a
vital part of the Chester Pike Chapter of the DeMolay’s.
This past July 15, 2006 Joseph and his grandmother, Barbara
DiMario, attended the Pennsylvania DeMolay Honors and Awards
Banquet held in York, Pennsylvania.
Unbeknownst to Barbara, she had been nominated and elected
to receive the “Guild of the Leather Apron” award.
This award is given only to those who have made outstanding
contributions to the growth and success of the Order and one who
exemplifies the ideals and precepts in daily life as well as in
working with the young men in the Order of DeMolay.
Taken by surprise during the honors and awards banquet,
Barbara was asked to appear on the dais by presenter Tom Labagh,
executive officer of the Pennsylvania DeMolay’s and Keith Klein,
grand master of DeMolay International to receive the prestigious
“Guild of the Leather Apron” award.
Barbara DiMario is the first woman ever to receive this
distinguished honor, both nationally and internationally, for her
outstanding service to humanity in
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addition
for sponsoring and upholding the Chester Pike Chapter in which she
was advisor. As
advisor of the Chester Pike Chapter, Barbara was also recognized
as the first woman ever to hold such a title in the state of
Pennsylvania.
Congratulations, Barbara.
You are truly a remarkable woman and a valued asset to each
and every resident of our township.
Public
Information Office
Will
you or a family member be celebrating an upcoming special event
such as a birthday, anniversary, or wedding?
Have you or a family member recently received a special
award or scholarship? If
so, we want to know! Please
send information to Michal Curry via email mcurry@astontownship.net
or postal mail to: Aston Township Municipal Building, 5021 Pennell
Road, Aston, PA 19014.
Submissions received prior to the 24th of each
month will appear in the next month’s newsletter.
Township
Times
is available on the 1st of each month at the following
locations:
Aston
Community Center
Aston
Township Municipal Building
Calvary Episcopal Church
Eckerd
Pharmacy
First
Keystone Bank
Giant
Food Store
Dr. Mark Hastie D.C.
Hennessy's Restaurant
Iron
Workers Bank
PJs Sports Grille
Victory
Cleaners
Village
Green Mobile Home Community
Wawa
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