Legendary artist and designer John Van Hamersveld signed posters and shook hands at Hideaway Music’s new location, 8612 Germantown Ave., last Thursday. Hamersveld has designed over 300 album covers for artists that include the Beatles, Rolling Stones, KISS, Blondie and others. The Californian artist also created signature posters during the 50s, 60s and 70s for Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Cream and more, some of which he signed for fans during Thursday’s visit. Hideaway Music moved to its new location from the 8400 block of Germantown Avenue last month. (Photo by Sean Reisman)

Fourteen Students Excel in National Tests Springside School and Chestnut Hill Academy had 14 students receive honors in the National Merit Scholarship Program and also the National Achievement Scholarship Program. Pictured in the front row from left are National Merit Semifinalists Hannah McDonnell and Alexandra Levitt, as well as National Merit Commended Student Emily Winant and National Achievement Scholarship Semifinalist Kim Ashby. The second row from left has National Merit Commended Students: Rachael Ellis, Dan Vass, Emily Bilger, and Nik Pavlenko with National Achievement Scholarship Semifinalist Chris Ceperly and National Merit Commended Student Alaex Laties. Not pictured are National Achievement Scholarship Commended Students Robyn Allen-Johnson, Samara Hamilton, Christina Martin, and Nicholas Turner.

Scharnberger-Boorse wedding

The marriage of Amy Elizabeth Scharnberger and Michael John Boorse took place on Saturday, August 5, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Millersville, with the Reverend Eloise Shanley presiding.
The bride is the daughter of Charles and Betti-Bob Scharnberger, Millersville. She is a 1993 graduate of Penn Manor High School and a graduate of Springfield College with a bachelor’s degree in human service administration. She is employed by Germantown Friends School as associate director of alumni relations.
The groom is the son of Jack and Penny Boorse, Center City. He is a 1989 graduate of Germantown Friends School and a graduate of Temple University with a bachelor’s degree in radio-television-film. He is employed by Germantown Friends School as director of publications and public information.
The couple resides in Chestnut Hill.

“You know, I’ve had two photo shows, one at the Chestnut Hill Coffee Shop and one in Roxborough in September. I’m doing a lot of composites, working at the computer. I’m shooting the architecture in North Philadelphia. It’s beautiful. They’re going to tear it down some day.” Fred Maulucci, Kilian’s Hardware Store.

Springfield Township POLICE officer Vince Flynn and LaSalle College High School history teacher Gerald Miller examine the replica of the Vietnam War Memorial that was on display at the school last week Miller, a Vietnam vet, helped bring the exhibit to LaSalle. A LaSalle student Carl Haynek is on the wall. He was killed 39 years ago on Oct. 5. (Photo by Sean Reisman)