In an effort to recognize Falls Township community members who go above and beyond, the Falls Supervisors on Monday “deputized” its mascot, Archie the Fox, to acknowledge volunteer accomplishments.
The inaugural Archie’s Heroes award certificates and drink tumblers were presented to three individuals and 11 families who contributed their time to maintain the Kera Gordon and Karen Murphy-Gordon Memorial Garden in Vermillion Hills. Manor Elementary School music teacher Marta Grothman spearheaded installation of the memorial garden and recently restored Craig Doster Footbridge project, which was dedicated in May.
In addition to Grothman, Archie recognized Glynis Adams, Matthew Potgieter, as well as the South family, the Benedetti family, the Campbell family, the Jimenez family, the Lafelice family, the Lewandowski family, the Lewars family, the Perillo family, the Ricci family, the West family and the Wiles family.
In reading the proclamation to create Archie’s Heroes, Falls Supervisors Chairman Jeff Dence said the honorees instill a “sense of community spirit through their service.”
Parks and Recreation Director Brian Andrews said he hopes Monday is the first of “many times” the township presents awards to its community members.
“Archie’s Heroes is an award to acknowledge township residents and friends who exemplify the highest ideals of public service,” Andrews said. “Through their dedication, leadership and generosity, they have made meaningful contributions that strengthen our community. This award stands as a symbol of our gratitude and recognition of their lasting impact.”
In other business, Andrews presented checks to benefactors of the annual Touch a Truck fundraiser in September. Sponsors helped to raise $26,000, which has been split evenly between Falls Township-based nonprofit organization, the Goofy Gators, and Pennsbury School District PTOs. Erin Farrell of the Goofy Gators accepted a $13,000 check and members of the PTOs from Afton Elementary, Edgewood Elementary, Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary, Fallsington Elementary, Makefield Elementary, Manor Elementary, Oxford Valley Elementary, Penn Valley Elementary, Quarry Hill Elementary and Walt Disney Elementary each accepted a check for $1,300.
