Windows on the (Under) World

Photo by Evan Brandt

The winners of the Halloween Decorating Contest's People's Choice Award were artists from the Roller Derby Rockstars, Anita Smackin', Kessel Runt, Rogue Rage and F-Stop for this panorama on the Audio-Video Junction window.

Our sources in the great beyond tell us that the winners of the Halloween Downtown Window Decorating contest have been chosen are the results are thus:

The People's Choice Award, with the most money raised for next year's Halloween Parade, was the painting show above on the Audio Video Junction building at the corner of High and Hanover streets.

Photo by Evan Brandt

This painting by the O'Rourke family, was
chosen as Most Artistic

The artists, from the Roller Derby Rockstars, were Anita Smackin, Kessel Runt, Rogue Rage and F-Stop.

The Most Artistic Award, determined by a panel of art experts, was to be found on the old Ellis Mills building and was painted by the O'Rourke Family, Michelle, Christian and Abigail.

These winners will be presented with a trophy, provided by Laserworx, and a $50 voucher for purchases made in the downtown PDIDA district, courtesy of Pottstown Organizations Serving Together, or POST, the joint efforts of the Masons, Elks, AMBUCS and Order of the Eastern Star.

Photo by Evan Brandt

This painting on the window of the Steel River Playhouse

earned 12-year-old artist Jaelyn Kennedy an honorable mention.

An Honorable Mention Award was also provided to Jaelyn Kennedy, 12, of Pottstown Middle School for the decorations on the Steel River Playhouse.

She will receive a special trophy, also courtesy of Laserworx, and gift certificates from Milkman Cupcakes and Argento's Pizza.

The folks over at POST also offer their most sincere thanks to the laides of the Pottstown/Pottsgrove MOMS Club for their efforts to bring the contest about, and to Main Street Manager Sheila Dugan for her guidance.

Run, Dance, Have a Good Time, Help a Vet

The Berks County-based Keystone Wounded Warrior organization will hold two events this Saturday designed to help raise money to help veterans wounded after 9-11.

Keystone Wounded Warriors and Warwick County Park will host the Inaugural Pottstown 5K Wounded Warrior Trail Run to benefit the U.S. military personnel injured on or after Sept. 11, 2001.

One hundred percent of race profits will be donated to Keystone Wounded Warriors to support Pennsylvania wounded warriors. Proceeds are used to help our heroes mentally, physically, financially and professionally.

This event, located four miles west of the intersection of Route 100 and Route 23 and just south of Saint Peters Village, welcomes runners and walkers (competitive and leisure) of all ages and anyone with a patriotic spirit who wants to show support for the troops and veterans. 

The cost is $25, except for children, who can participate for $15.

Registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. 

Then, if you're recovered enough, you can spend the evening at the elegant Pottstown Elks Club where music and dancing will be offered from 7 to 11 p.m. as part of the Wounded Warriors Benefit Dance.

The donation is only $10 and music will be from the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

Jimmy K will be the DJ and, once again, all proceeds will benefit Keystone Wounded Warriors.