Who's Who in Lansdowne
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The December 2007 meeting was the last one for Councilwoman Ann Hill. Thank you so much for your years of service to Lansdowne Borough, and for your enthusiasm, creativity and dedication. |
After only a few months on the job Craig is doing well here. His energetic and creative approach to the job has earned rave reviews by both staff and council. |
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"Give the world the best you have and the best will come back to you. I have received that," said Mary Lou Jennings when she accepted Lansdowne's prestigious Helms award at a recent borough council meeting. Pictured: (from left) Dr. Miller, Mayor Jane Deshong Felix, Nancy Runk, Fred Egner and Bertha Phillips with Mary Lou Jennings and Mayor Jayne Young |
Officer Kenneth Rutherford was sworn in for his new position as Sergeant with the Lansdowne Police Department. Sergeant Rutherford is our newest Criminal Investigator replacing Detective John Murphy who retired last year. |
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Pictured: (l-r) Pat Arone, Taleese Peters, Bill Brown, Karen Gardner, Kelly Bliss |
Officer James McCaughan received Officer of the Year from the Upper Darby/ Lansdowne Rotary. He is seen receiving his plaque from Chief Daniel Kortan while David Hennesy and Mayor Jayne Young look on. |
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From left to right, bottom row: Council President Gene Wayne, Mayor Jayne Young, Councilman Kevin Lee, Borough Secretary Barbara Henry. (Click here or on the image for a large version) |
This years Helms Award Winner is Richard Burke. |
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Eddie Costa receiving recognition, from Mayor Jayne Young, for having earned his Eagle Scout award from troop 63. He is joined by his brother Steven and parents Ed and Pat. |
The Mayor presents Lansdowne Beautification awards
to the Bartmanns, at left and the Reebs on the right. |
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Your State Senator Anthony Williams and your Representative Nick Micozzie attended the Lansdowne Borough Council meeting to receive public thanks for all they do for the borough. |
Joe Doan our 109 year young resident was recognised for his 85 year membership, by the State Commander of the American Legion, Robert Shalala. He is joined here by members of the Local American Legion post 65 Albert Clinton Wunderlich. This post meets on the third Tuesday January through May at 7:30 at the Lansdowne Borough Hall. |
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Marykay Bowden is the 2004 Recipient of the "Helms Award". This award is given annually to a resident of the Borough who performs "service beyond all recompense". It is named for former Mayor William Helms. Marykay receives the Helms Award from Mayor Jayne Young as past recipients look on from left: Elise De La Cova, Former Mayor Jack Rankin, Bertha Phillips and Fred Egner (obscured). |
Kevin Lee was appointed to Council to take the spot vacated by Jane Madden. He is seen here with the Mayor after the swearing in. |
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Retiring member Bob Braumbaugh |
The Campbell's from East Greenwood and the Photopoulos' from Mansfield; recipients of the Lansdowne Beautification Award. |
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This is young Tom Young receiving the Lansdowne Caring Citizen Award for bravery. He participated in the rescue of young children trapped by a fallen tree. None of the children were injured but Tom Young remained calm and collected when the tree fell and without regard for his personal safety, he helped remove the children entwined in the fallen trees branches. |
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Exiting Council Members Jim Klinger, Tony Campuzano, Dick Burke |
Lansdowne Girls-U9 at the Nether Providence Tournament |
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Larry Albertoli was sworn in as our newest Police Officer. He is shown here with his wife Renee and the Chief Daniel Kortan. Welcome Officer Albertoli. |
Nancy Runk, Elise de la Cova, Betty Merlino, Bertha Phillips, Fred Egner, Mayor Jayne Young |
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Fred Egner is the 2003 Recipient of the "Helms Award". This award is given annually to a resident of the Borough who performs "service beyond all recompense". It is named for former Mayor William Helms. |
Jim and Joan Gardner from the Lansdowne Allied Youth Council present a check to Martha Peachy from the Lansdowne Recreational and Park Board to continue the sponsorship of the Friday Morning Live program held in the summer at the Twentieth Century Club. Mayor Jayne Young looks on. |
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Dave Thompson, Eagle Scout Troop 63, leads Pledge at June's Borough Meeting as Chief Dan Kortan looks on. |
Paige Tucker, 7, received the "Lansdowne Caring Citizen Award" from Mayor Jayne Young at a recent Borough Council meeting. Paige donated 10 inches of her long brown tresses to the "Locks of Love" program, a Florida organization that makes hairpieces for children with long-term medical hair loss. |
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2002 "William E. Helms Award" recipient Elise DeLaCova (second from right) with Mayor Jayne Young. Named for the late Mayor William E. Helms, who served in that position for 16 years, the award is given in recognition of a Lansdowne resident who gives "service beyond all recompense" through Borough activities. Also pictured (left to right) are former award recipients Former Mayor Jack Rankin, Matt Schultz, Helen Barcalow, Nancy Runk and Bertha Phillips. |
Mayor Jayne Young presented Lansdowne Beautification Awards to Jennifer Hoff (back left) and Barbara McCann (not pictured), and Barbara Yuknick for adding beauty and value to the Borough through caring for their homes. Also pictured are Jennifer and Barbara's children Jacob, Zachary and Sarah. |
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Visit Lansdowne Borough Hall and you are likely to meet (from left to right) the Borough Manager, Dave Forrest; Sandy Takacs, Administrative Secretary and Betsy Riffert, Administrative Assistant. |
Four memebers of Boy Scout Troop #333 were recently awarded the highest achievment and named Eagle Scouts. Only 4% of Boy Scouts attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagles Scouts have gone on to become a U.S. President, a Supreme Court Justice, astronaut, Olympic atheletes and presidential aides. (Photos Courtesy of Altered Images) Back row: Leaders of Boy Scout Troop 333 (left to
right) Bernie Donnelly, John Bortner, Al Lewendowski, Joe
Gorman, Jim Dreibelbis and Craig Busick |
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Fire Chief Robert Herre retired after six years, eight years as Assistant Chief and 43 years of service overall to the Lansdowne Volunteer Fire Company. He is pictured with Mayor Jayne Young at December's Borough Council meeting. |
Sanitation Department Supervisor Leroy Church was recognized for his 34 years of service to the Borough of Lansdowne. Mr. Church maintained perfect attendance every year during his career here. He is joined by his wife Francis as Mayor Janye Young presents him with a plaque. |
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The four new Eagle Scouts are (left to right) Matthew J. Bortner, Patrick J. Donnelly, Roth F. Perelman and Stephen P. Pizzi |
After a year of being on the market, Company 19 in Lansdowne has sold its pumper to the Lakeview Volunteer Fire Department of Mooresburg, Tennessee. Lakeview has been operating since 1977. With a shoestring budget and aging equipment, they were thrilled to purchase our pumper. Pictured here (left to right) are Lansdowne Captain Dennis English, Past Chief Bob Herre, Lakeview Fire Fighter Frankie Davis, Lakeview Captain David Schnepp, Councilman Tony Campuzano and Mayor Jayne Young. |
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Lifelong Borough resident Joe Heath. |
Lansdowne Borough's Poet Laureate Molly Connors. |
