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Ambler, PA — The girl’s Wissahickon water polo team advances to states:

Type: Sports – Tournament
Network: Global
Start Time: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 2:50pm
End Time: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 9:50pm
Location: North Penn High School, Lansdale, PA

Last Spring, Stepehen Davis, NASA Director Of The Ares Program, unveiled the details of the test flight at Wissahickon High School.

Now, NASA is preparing the rocket on the launch pad:

Technicians at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39B continue preparing the Ares I-X test launch vehicle for its targeted liftoff on Oct. 27.

On Thursday, technicians conducted a full test of the rocket, including a “hot fire” of the auxiliary power units as part of the integrated systems test. The rotating service structure was opened at midday and will be moved back into place after an evening test of the Xenon lights is completed tonight.

Also today, the Ares I-X Flight Test Readiness Review will be held at Kennedy, which is expected to include the selection of an official launch date. At the launch pad, technicians will test the launch pad and ground systems, and ground support equipment.

A launch countdown simulation is set for Saturday, with vehicle closeouts scheduled for Sunday.

Launch Vehicle: Ares I-X
Targeted Launch Date: Oct. 27
Launch Window: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. EDT
Launch Pad: 39B
Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

NASA’s first flight test for the agency’s next-generation spacecraft and launch vehicle system, called Ares I-X, will bring NASA one step closer to its exploration goals. The flight test will provide NASA with an early opportunity to test and prove flight characteristics, hardware, facilities and ground operations associated with the Ares I.

Ambler, PA — the Ambler Environmental Advisory Council is preparing a new website, AmblerEAC.org.

The Ambler EAC is an Environmental Advisory Council made up of a group of community residents appointed by Borough Council. Members devote time and energy to assist elected and appointed officials in protecting the environment. They advise the local planning commission, park and recreation board, and elected officials on the protection, conservation, management, promotion, and use of natural resources within Ambler Borough limits.

The EAC welcomes volunteers.

The Wissahickon High School FIRST Robotics team will be presenting their skills at the NBC GameX Video Game Expo in Oaks, PA.

Friday October 23 9:30 am – 8 pm
Saturday October 24 9:30 am – 8 pm
Sunday October 25 10 am – 7:30 pm

Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA

Courtrooms “G” & “H” are Montgomery County’s new, “High-Tech Courtroom.” State-of-the art equipment has been installed to enhance all phases of the attorney’s courtroom presentation. A powerful, wall-mounted projector is tied to a document camera, DVD, and VHS player. It also serves as the conduit when staging Power Point presentations. Both counsel tables are equipped with computer ports. The audio system assures crystal-clear sound. Additionally, the Courtrooms have video conferencing equipment that can be used during trial when a witness, because of distance or disability, is unable to be physically present in the courtroom. The Judge, through a touch-screen computer monitor mounted on the Bench, can control all of this equipment.

Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary

On the last business day of August, the number of job openings in the U.S. was little changed at a series low level of 2.4 million, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The hires rate was little changed and remained low at 3.1 percent in August. The total separations rate was little changed and remained low at 3.3 percent. This release includes estimates of the number and rate of job openings, hires, and separations for the total nonfarm sector by industry and geographic region.

Job Openings
The job openings rate was unchanged in August at a rate of 1.8 percent. The number of job openings has fallen by 2.4 million, or 50 percent, since the most recent peak in June 2007. The job openings rate was little changed in August in all industries and regions.

Over the 12 months ending in August, the job openings rate (not seasonally adjusted) decreased for total nonfarm, total private, government, the majority of industries, and all four regions. The rate was little changed in construction; wholesale trade; real estate and rental and leasing; educational services; and other services.

Hires
The hires level was little changed at 4.0 million in August but has declined by 1.6 million, or 28 percent, since the most recent peak in July 2006. The hires rate was low in August at 3.1 percent and little changed from July. The hires rate was little changed in August in all industries. The hires rate decreased over the month in the West and was little changed in the remaining regions.

Over the 12 months ending in August, the hires rate (not seasonally adjusted) declined for total nonfarm, total private, and government. The hires rate decreased for mining and logging; construction; retail trade; finance and insurance; educational services; and state and local government. The hires rate fell over the past 12 months in the West and was little changed in the remaining regions.

Separations
The total separations, or turnover, rate was little changed in August and remained low at 3.3 percent. The total separations rate (not seasonally adjusted) decreased over the 12 months ending in August for total nonfarm and total private. Total separations includes quits (voluntary separations), layoffs and discharges (involuntary separations), and other separations (including retirements).

The quits rate can serve as a measure of workers’ willingness or ability to change jobs. The rate was little changed in August at 1.3 percent. The quits level was 1.7 million in August, which is 45 percent lower than the most recent peak in December 2006.

Over the 12 months ending in August, the quits rate (not seasonally adjusted) was lower for total nonfarm, total private, government, the majority of industries, and all four regions. The industries for which the quits rate was little changed over the year include transportation, warehousing, and utilities; information; finance and insurance; real estate and rental and leasing; arts, entertainment and recreation; and federal government.

The layoffs and discharges component of total separations is seasonally adjusted at the total nonfarm, total private, and government levels. The layoffs and discharges level for total nonfarm, total private, and government was little changed in August at 2.3 million, 2.2 million, and 135,000 respectively. The corresponding layoffs and discharges rates were 1.8 percent, 2.0 percent, and 0.6 percent. The number of layoffs and discharges in August was 46 percent higher than the recent low point in January 2006.

The layoffs and discharges rate (not seasonally adjusted) was little changed over the 12 months ending in August for total nonfarm and total private and increased for government. The layoffs and discharges rate rose in mining and logging; construction; nondurable goods manufacturing; and state and local government. The layoffs and discharges rate increased in the Midwest and was little changed in the remaining regions.

The other separations series is not seasonally adjusted. In August, there were 321,000 other separations for total nonfarm, 263,000 for total private, and 58,000 for government. Compared to August 2008, the number of other separations was little changed for total nonfarm, total private, and government.

The total separations level is influenced by the relative contribution of its three components—quits, layoffs and discharges, and other separations. The percentage of total separations at the total nonfarm level attributable to the individual components has varied over time. The proportion of separations due to quits declined from 61 percent in January 2007 to a series low of 38 percent in April 2009. It then rose slightly and stood at 41 percent in August 2009. The proportion of layoffs and discharges reached a series high of 55 percent in July 2009 then dropped slightly to 54 percent in August 2009.

Net Change in Employment
Over the 12 months ending in August, hires totaled 50.9 million and separations totaled 56.1 million, yielding a net employment loss of 5.2 million.

US-CERT is aware of public reports regarding a search engine result poisoning campaign affecting search results for the Montgomery County Animal Shelter. Users seeking details on rumors about the closure of a “Montgomery County Animal Shelter” may be led to click on illegitimate search results which attempt to download malicious code. The rumors are being spread via e-mail, forums, and social networking sites, usually taking the form of a plea for readers to contact the shelter and adopt animals prior to the shelter’s closing.

US-CERT is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available.

October 3, 2009

Oktoberfest News
Ambler Oktoberfest

COME ONE,
COME ALL

THIS YEARS OKTOBERFEST IS ON!!!!

11am until 7pm on Butler Ave. in downtown Ambler.

This year we are planning our biggest event ever, as we kickoff the 18th Annual Oktoberfest in Ambler.

Guest will enjoy some fifty vendors selling a variety of goods. From fine arts to handmade Jewelry, baked goods, watercolors, handbags, Boutique apparel, informational booths, raffles and much more. There will also be a host of food vendors.

Take a stroll down Butler Ave. and grab a bite to eat at one of our great restaurants. The Shanacie, From the Boot, Kc’s Alley, Bridget’s, LaCava, Finn McCool’s or Touch of the Old Country. Take part in a beer tasting at the Shanacie and Kc’s Alley. Relax and quench your thirst at the beer garden at Finn McCool’s.

Enjoy a hot beverage and sweets at Café Maida or Café Tea. There will be live entertainment throughout the day at two different venues along Butler Ave. There will be plenty of food and fun to be had by all. You don’t want to miss this event!!!

Over 100 hundred merchants and vendors are expected. Music will be performed on two stages.
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Second Sunday
Sunday October 11th

Second Sundays is Ambler Main Street’s $25 Progressive Brunch and a Movie Deal!

Sample delights at three different eateries in Ambler on the second Sunday of the month, starting after 10 a.m. and then enjoy the movie (1 or 1:30 or 4pm) at the historic Ambler Theater.

Some restaurants are open for dessert after the movie!

Tickets available at the Ambler Flower Shop (107 E. Butler Ave.),

You also can reserve by phone at (215) 646-6500. Call for menu information.

Make a difference in Ambler
Help Ambler Main Street continue to provide great community events–Auto Show, Oktoberfest, Holiday Parade–and attract new businesses to our town.

Thank you for taking part in Ambler!

Sincerely,
Ambler Main Street Board of Directors

Letter to the Editor:

The Scotland School for Veterans’ Children has been closed this current school year by Governor Rendell, due to lack of funding in our states (yet unsettled) budget.

There are two “compromised” bills awaiting review by the House & Senate, to allocate money towards this academic school year.

Gov. Rendell placed his arguments against the state financially supporting this school any longer, citing SSVC wasn’t “educationally adequate”, insofar as academic standards set by the PSSA, therefore mandating the closing of this historical educational institution.

Jean Hartman-Vargas, head of the school’s Union, appealed the Governor’s decision through news and media coverage and has, in hand, the results of the 2008-09 PSSA test scores of the school. In fact, not only did SSVC students achieve all 13 of the 13 “targets/standards” defined by PSSA, it did so in spite of the school being understaffed this particular academic year by Gov. Rendell’s mandated hiring freeze at this institution.

To learn more about this historical school and its importance to our states Dept. of Education system, please visit: www.ssvcalumni.org

I urge everyone to contact our State Representatives to support the immediate re-opening of this school, if not through our State’s undetermined budget, then perhaps by one of the two bills currently ready for review. You may do so by phone, or visit the website, “Write Your Representative Service”, at: www.writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml

Your voice in these children’s continued education at this historical institution will make a difference in their education…and their future