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FBLA Donates Tech Experience to Senior Citizens
Luckily, this article is also printed on paper in black and white ink, or the seniors would not be able to read it. Seniors? No, not the class of 2015, but the elderly whom the Fleetwood FBLA members are teaching how to use technology. Every Wednesday in October, the FBLA members travel over to Fleetwood […]
Accept, Interact Assist Animal League
April 3, 2014 by thetigertimes
On 13 March 2014, Fleetwood’s members of both the Accept and Interact club went to Berks Animal Rescue League to do community service. “While we were there, we got to see the dogs, cats, and other animals,” explained sophomore Marissa Faranda, who went on the trip. The Accept club became official about three years ago […]
April Fools: No Ransom Yet for Fleetwood Camel
April 1, 2014 by thetigertimes
On Sunday morning the 30 March, the famous Fleetwood camel residing next to Boyer’s Food Market was discovered missing from its enclosure. Local residents are distraught over the disappearance of their beloved camel. “We just want him to be returned safely,” senior Auston Clauss said. Surveillance videos from the Boyer’s parking lot show a large trailer […]
K&S Cake Creations Opens in Blandon
January 17, 2013 by thetigertimes
K&S Cake Creations is a local cake business trying to lift off with the help of teachers, students, and other Fleetwood natives. Local Residents Kellee Younker and Stephanie Steiner are looking for customers in their new business. Located in Blandon and now with a Facebook presence, K&S Cake Creations has a wide variety of themes and pictures to […]
Hilbert and Co. Paint The Town Red and White
October 24, 2012 by thetigertimes5
Saturday, 22 September, Fleetwood students, art teacher Elaine Hilbert, and English teacher Karen Sahaydak were involved in painting downtown Fleetwood. Sahaydak came to Hilbert, and asked if she would help out with this homecoming tradition in the making. Students from Hilbert’s class were offered a free homework pass, but some students helped well beyond the proffered reward to […]
Rotary International Spreads Humanitarianism
June 5, 2012 by thetigertimes
Among service organizations, one of the most distinguished is Rotary International. With over 1.2 million members, 34,000 clubs worldwide, and a century of assisting those in need, Rotary International deserves its reputation. Rotary was founded in Chicago, Illinois, on 23 February 1905 by Paul P. Harris for the purpose of creating a professional club for […]
Fleetwood Hosts Fun-Filled Summer
May 29, 2012 by thetigertimes1
This summer in Fleetwood is going to be jam-packed with activities for the whole family. From music and pools, to cars and a carnival, Fleetwood has plenty in store for residents to enjoy this season. The Recreation Board will again sponsor Sunday Night Music in the Park. The kick-off date will be June 3rd with […]
Christie’s Memorable Cakes Bakes Memories
May 23, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Christie’s Memorable Cakes is a relatively new business featured on Main Street in Fleetwood, a great place to find delicious and custom-decorated cakes of your choice. The owner of this new bakery in town is Christie M. Coleman, a Fleetwood Area High School graduate. The storefront opened in November of this past year, but prior […]
Simmeria Hires New Head Chef
March 29, 2012 by thetigertimes
Thinking about taking your significant other out to dinner? Are you going out to lunch with a group of friends? If so, Fleetwood’s Simmeria restaurant may be the right place for you, especially because of its new chef who is bringing some fresh items to the Spring menu. Chef Albert Sinisi started as food stylist […]
Brandywine-Kutztown Merger Called Off
February 27, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Was there really going to be a merger between the Brandywine and Kutztown school districts? According to recent talks, it could have been very possible. The Kutztown and Brandywine school districts were rumored to be merging sometime in the near future, but the talks recently stopped. The possibility arose during the Brandywine budget forums when […]
Fleetwood and the Car that Made It
February 17, 2012 by thetigertimes1
The town once known as Coxville, and now known as our home town of Fleetwood, has quite a bit of unexpected history behind it. There are two theories as to how the name Fleetwood came about. Some say Mr. Fleet and Mr. Wood were two railroad surveyors and the names were combined, while others say […]
Relay for Living Plays Matchmaker
February 16, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Are you single? Did you just lose a best friend and want a new one? Well, Relay for Life may be of assistance. Relay for Life recently handed out surveys to the FAHS English teachers. The survey included questions that ranged from really personal to not very personal at all. This survey was designed so […]
Eighteen-Year-Old Privileges Match Responsibilities
February 9, 2012 by thetigertimes2
Senior year means turning eighteen for many students at FAHS. The decision of how these new adults will take hold of their new rights and responsibilities in the world enters the center stage. Some may see this birthday as the end of their childhoods and the beginning of real accountability; others may view it simply […]
Spirit Club Spreads Spirit to Local Food Bank
February 2, 2012 by thetigertimes2
The Fleetwood Area High School’s spirit club recently began participating in the food bank at the Fleetwood Community Center. For those who are not familiar with the food bank, it is held on the first Thursday of every month. Participants unload food from a truck, distribute, and carry the items out. Those who work in […]
YMCA Hosts Anniversary Party
January 20, 2012 by thetigertimes1
The Tri Valley YMCA is hosted a party for its one year anniversary on January 7th. Members and interested community members were invited to attend. The radio station Y102 was live from 10:00 a.m. to noon from the Williow Creek Elementary parking lot. During the party, there were member appreciation giveaways and techno gym equipment demonstrations from […]
Fleetwood Fights against Fleetwood Pizza
December 9, 2011 by thetigertimes1
After more than thirty years on Main Street, the Fleetwood Borough Council is planning on going through with their demolition plans for Fleetwood Pizza. They are trying to buy Fleetwood Pizza by offering $183,000 for the property. Plans call for Fleetwood Pizza to be taken away for a walkway to a strip mall that has not […]
Fleetwood CROP Walk Helps Less Fortunate
November 17, 2011 by thetigertimes1
On Sunday, 16 October, 2011 at 1:00 in the afternoon, Fleetwood hosted a community CROP Walk starting at the Fleetwood Area High School Stadium and proceeding throughout the town. Participants walked a hefty three miles around the town before completing the walk. The acronym “CROP” stands for “Communities Responding to Poverty.” Over one hundred participants were […]
Family Favorites More Common Than Not
November 4, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Parents with multiple children have always told them they loved each equally, but according to a recent Time Magazine article, this is not true. In a study conducted by Catherine Conger, a professor of human and community developments at the University of California at Davis, a group of 384 pairs of siblings and their parents were […]
Rumors Abound in Fleetwood Camel Controversy
October 21, 2011 by thetigertimes1
In the recent weeks, Fleetwoodians have been questioning if the terrible rumors surrounding the camel at M&M Mechanical were true. Zach Williams, a sophomore at Fleetwood Area High School, informed The Tiger Times staff via Facebook that the “Fleetwood Camel” was dead. “Personally, I think it would be an absolute tragedy if the […]
Fleetwood FBLA to Aid Friend Inc. Charity Project
October 12, 2011 by thetigertimes1
For the second consecutive year, members of Fleetwood’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter will be working in conjunction with Friend, Inc. throughout the next several months as part of the Pennsylvania FBLA’s Partnership with Business project. Friend, Inc., a non-profit social services organization, provides northeastern Berks County with services such as food pantries, case […]
Truck Convoy Helping Make Wishes Come True
June 6, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Where were you on Mother’s Day this year? On May 8th, the Make-A-Wish Foundation held their 22nd annual truck convoy in Philadelphia and the Susquehanna Valley to raise money for the children in the foundation. For those unaware of what the Make-a-Wish Foundation is exactly, it is an organization that helps make the wishes of children with life-threatening medical […]
FAHS Students Choose Silence for a Day
May 13, 2011 by thetigertimes
On April 15th, 2011, a Day of Silence was voluntarily in effect for students who supported the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals. As a reporter who was also participating in this event, I can certify the success of the exercise by the extreme difficulty I had both for undertaking interviews and […]
Camel Craze Continues in Fleetwood
January 14, 2011 by thetigertimes
Many people who live in or drive through Fleetwood know of the Fleetwood camel. The camel currently resides next to Boyer’s with a variety of other animals. “I think he looks friendly, and he brightens my day, and I wish I knew him,” says FAHS student Autumn Noll. Believe it or not, camels originated in […]
New Y to Build Strong Kids, Families, Community
January 11, 2011 by thetigertimes
Looking for a nearby location to work out? The grand opening of the YMCA at Willow Creek Elementary School was held on January 9th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. But this YMCA is not just a gym. The Tri Valley Y offers a wide range of activities, including fitness for youth and adults, youth sports, […]
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