BH Alumini Chemistry Work Shown at The Capitol

LVC Chemistry Major is one of Only 60 Students in the U.S. to Have Her Work Showcased at the Capitol
Johanna Scarino, a junior chemistry major from Macungie, was one of only 60 undergraduate science students in the nation to have her paper selected for "Posters on the Hill," an undergraduate research showcase in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Council for Undergraduate Research. U.S. senators and representatives will attend the showcase, giving them an idea of what can be achieved with funding for undergraduate research. Article

Spring Cleaning

Every now and then you have to clean your computer screen. But, what about the inside of screen, how are you supposed to clean that? All of those millions of photons beating against the CRT do leave some dust mites. Fortunately, there is now a website that does this remotely at no cost to you. First, clean the outside of your screen and then go to the address below to clean the inside.

Screen Cleaner

There is No Free Lunch

but there is a reasonable dinner.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER AT THE TOPTON GRANGE, KELLER ST, TOPTON, ON JUNE 4TH from 4-7, ADULTS - $6.00, UNDER 12 - $3.00. SPONSORED BY TAXPAYER ASSOCIATION AND CONCERNED LONGSWAMP TWP. CITIZENS.
Tossed salad, all you can eat spaghetti, meatballs, bread, iced tea. Assorted beverages, home made desserts, coffee and tea will be a small fee.
Purchase tickets at the Taxpayer Assoc. meetings, 3rd Wed at Topton Legion 7:30 p.m. Donatations welcomed - be it money, boxes of thin spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, salad dressing, grated cheese.

Gov Talks To Board Members

Gov. Ed Rendell on Tuesday made a direct plea to school board members across the state to adopt a new plan for property-tax relief, but his pitch had little effect on school officials in Berks County.
Rendell addressed the board members by videoconference to tout the plan, which allows districts to use slot-machine revenue to reduce property taxes.
But board members and administrators from Berks said the governor's talk did not ease the concerns they have about the tax plan, known as Act 72.
“I don't think he said anything we haven't heard already,” said Robert M. Dempsey, president of the Schuylkill Valley School Board. MORE

File Taxes Electronically Free

If you meet ONE of the following criteria you can file your taxes both state and federal online for free at http://www.statetaxfreedom.com/

1. Qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit OR
2. Earn $35,000 or less Or
3. Serve active military duty (including Reservists and National Guard)? (Note: You must have a 2004 Form W2 from the Military.)

Most students with a summer or part time job would probably qualify. It is fast and easy, well relatively painless.

State Police At High School

The high school received a bomb threat for today yesterday afternoon. During the night the building was secured and seached by State Police. This morning everyone was searched before entering the building. Maybe a bit of overkill for what appears to be a hoax but in these times school administrators have to error on the side of caution.