Author Archives: Brenda Pantano

Are kids all that techno-smart? Maybe not mastery of devices doesn’t translate into understanding

NOTE: The following article was written for a wire service and was published in multiple newspapers and websites across the country. They included The Sacramento Bee, newsobserver.com, and Raleigh News & Observer. By BRENDA MAGUIRE Millennial Youth The Millennial Generation was born and raised in the digital world. Whether they are checking their Facebook status or runningContinue reading “Are kids all that techno-smart? Maybe not mastery of devices doesn’t translate into understanding”

LOCAL BUSINESS TO RELOCATE, HOLD GRAND OPENING

NOTE: The following is a press release I wrote for my karate academy. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jonathan Exaros Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX E-mail: XXXXXX@yahoo.com LOCAL BUSINESS TO RELOCATE, HOLD GRAND OPENING East Montgomery Martial Arts Academy, LLC will be holding a Grand Opening on September 22nd HORSHAM, Pa.- The Grand Opening for East Montgomery Martial Arts Academy,Continue reading “LOCAL BUSINESS TO RELOCATE, HOLD GRAND OPENING”

‘Blanketeers’ bring a special warmth to hospitalized children

By Brenda Maguire For Journal Register News Service Every Monday afternoon, a room in The Heritage of Green Hills living community’s clubhouse turns into a factory of sorts. A group of about ten women find themselves seated at tables piling through fabric after fabric after fabric to make quilts. At the same time, some womenContinue reading “‘Blanketeers’ bring a special warmth to hospitalized children”

Grandparents’ Day at Honey Brook Elementary Center

By Brenda Maguire For Journal Register News Service It was a gathering of young and old on Friday, May 25, when Honey Brook Elementary Center held its Grandparents’ Day. The school has held the event every year for over 16 years as a way for kids to celebrate their grandparents. “Grandparents are very special people,”Continue reading “Grandparents’ Day at Honey Brook Elementary Center”

Elverson Man to compete in Spartan Death Race

By Brenda Maguire For Journal Register News Service Jeff McBride was not always an athlete. “I couldn’t even stand gym class,” he said via e-mail, reminiscing on his high school days. He later added, “It became a huge passion of mine when I joined the Army right after high school.” Now, at the age ofContinue reading “Elverson Man to compete in Spartan Death Race”

Cancer Survivor says ‘ditch the dip’ to Twin Valley Middle School students

By Brenda Maguire For Journal Register News Service At the age of 42, Ken Miller had to tell his grandparents, parents and four children that he had been diagnosed with cancer because of one decision he made at the age of 15. That decision was to chew tobacco with his friends, and it was oneContinue reading “Cancer Survivor says ‘ditch the dip’ to Twin Valley Middle School students”