October 28, 2006 (Saturday) 12 Noon  
General Federation of Women’s Club  
50^th Anniversary Tea
American Legion Post 926

November 2, 2006 (Thursday) 7pm
Aston Lioness Club Board Meeting
Aston Community Center    

November 5, 2006 (Sunday) 7:30am
Aston Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Aston Community Center

Sports and Recreation  

Aston Senior Citizens are invited to join in a weekly card-playing group at the Aston Community Center every Tuesday from 1pm to 4pm.  All are welcome to come out and share in this fun time!  

Aston A.A. basketball winter registration will be held every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 8pm until October 18, at Aston Community Center.

   Registration is open to boys and girls ages 5 through 15 with age requirement as of August 31, 2006.  For information please contact Jim Hoesch via email at: jhoesch@oldcastleglass.com.   

Professional Profiles 

 Aston-Beechwood Volunteer Fire Company 2006-2007 Officials  

from left: Frank Bolger, president; Rocky Eudsen, chief; Kevin Carr, assistant chief

Aston-Beechwood Volunteer Fire Company was granted a charter in February 1948 by the Aston Township board of commissioners.  The vision to create a fire company serving the residents of Beechwood Park and Aston Mills is credited to Ed Cordell, who in 1941, obtained the interest of 25 families and began efforts to raise funds for creating a local fire company.  

Ed Cordell, who lived approximately 500 yards from where the firehouse stands today, housed a 1923 Hale Pumper 500 gallon fire truck in a garage on his property, along with a few pieces of fire equipment that were acquired over a period of years.  In 1948, with a membership totaling 68 men and women, 

the Aston-Beechwood Volunteer Fire Company #1 was born.

For current information and background history on Aston-Beechwood Volunteer Fire Company, please visit their web site: www.astonbeechwood72.com.         

Green Ridge Volunteer Fire Company  

2006-2007 Officials from left: Mike Evans, assistant chief; Ken Dawson, Jr., assistant chief; Bob Herre, deputy chief; Dave Evans, chief

In April 1942 the first meeting, consisting of 24 men, was held to begin organizing efforts to establish Green Ridge Volunteer Fire Company.  The members of this group shared their joint concern to offer fire protection to the existing 100 homes and the projected construction of an additional 250 homes to be added to the local community.

   Harry Ryle was elected president and fundraising events proved sufficient as their state charter was approved on August 14, 1942.  During this same month a 1926 Dodge truck called “Old Betsy” was purchased and resided in a private garage owned by resident, Sam Forrest.

   A detailed chronological history is available on Green Ridge Volunteer Fire Company along with other interesting facts and information by visiting their web site at: www.greenridge63.com.  

The Aston Township Fire Committee consists of the following members:

Commissioner Frank Murphy, Chairman
Commissioner Jeffrey Pilla
Commissioner Mike Higgins
Commissioner Gary Robinson
Richard Lehr, Township Manager
Thomas Morgan, Fire Marshal
Jim Voss, Assistant Marshal
Ed Woodruff, Assistant Fire Marshal
Rocky Eusden, Chief, Aston-Beechwood
FrankBolger,President,Aston-Beechwood
Kevin Carr, Treasurer, Aston-Beechwood
JohnLloyd,DeputyChief,Aston-Beechwood
Mike Lucy, President, Green Ridge
Bob Herre, Assistant Fire Chief, Green Ridge
Ken Dawson, Captain, Green Ridge
Mike Evans, Assistant Chief, Green Ridge 

 Fires can destroy lives.  The following fire safety tips can reduce and prevent a fire tragedy.

• ·          Every home needs smoke detectors that should be placed on every floor especially near the bedrooms, kitchen, garage and fireplace.  Fire extinguishers should also be placed in accessible areas on every floor.

• ·          Turn off space heaters before sleeping or leaving a room.  Space heaters should be place at least 3 feet away from any object.

• ·          Do not overload electrical outlets. 

• ·          Educate your children that matches and lighters are not toys.  Keep these items in a place that are far from view.

• ·          Electrical cords that become frayed or cracked should never be used.  Replacements are inexpensive and can be easily purchased.

• ·          When not in use, unplug small appliances; toaster, coffee maker, hair dryer, etc.

• ·          Never leave your home when a clothes dryer is in operation.  

• ·          Keep all exits from your home and business office free from clutter.

• ·          Teach children how and when to use 9-1-1.  Keep emergency numbers visible by placing them on a list by each telephone.  

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission offers a comprehensive booklet titled “Your Home Fire Safety Checklist” that is available for download at: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/556.html Another great resources on “Fire Prevention in the Home” is available at: seniors.tcnet.org/articles/article04.html  

Public Information Office  

The public information office recently created a 60-second commercial for General Federation of Women’s Club that is currently airing on our government access channel.  This commercial was designed to promote the upcoming 50^th anniversary celebration of GFWC, Aston Township, on October 28.

   Within the next few weeks, additional commercials will be created and aired on channel 10 showcasing Aston-Beechwood and Green Ridge Volunteer Fire Companies.

   Please feel free to contact the township municipal building at 610-494-1636 with your comments and suggestions for possible future commercials on channel 10.  Thank you!

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