The Parksider Blog
Parkside Recreation Committee Coloring Book Challenge
Do you like to draw? We have a fun, exciting contest for you!
Hometown Hero Banners
The borough has begun accepting applications for the next round of Hometown Hero banners.
Recycling Schedule Update
NO recycling pick up for the weeks of July 4th, September 5th and December 25, 2022
Council Adds Additional Full-Time Police Officer
At its April meeting, the borough council unanimously authorized Chief of Police Thomas Murray to hire a second full-time police officer.
Accreditation for the Parkside Borough Police Department
Accreditation is a process whereby a police agency can evaluate and improve their overall performance. It is based on standards containing a clear set of professional objectives. These objectives are reviewed and operations are adapted to meet these objectives.
May Good Neighbor Award: Janet Sadler
“Janet is always ready to help everyone! Every trash day she brings in her neighbor’s trash cans. She delivers food to her neighbors. Janet also picks up litter on our street. I have been her neighbor for 20 plus years and she is always ready to help no matter what! She even weed whacks my yard!” - Lisa Burke
Parkside Pet Corner : Frank
You can easily spot Frank going on walks with his family throughout the West side of the avenue. Frank doesn't take these tours of our neighborhood lightly. He walks the streets of his territory in order to instill a healthy dose of fear and respect in the birds, bunnies and other neighborhood cats who dare to enter his domain.
Kids Say the Darndest Things: May 2022 Edition
If you could have someone follow you around all the time, like a personal assistant, what would you have them do?
Easter Fun
On Friday, April 8th, our youngest residents came together to dye and decorate some eggs and take part in Easter-themed games. The following day, April 9th, was our annual Easter egg hunt. The kids were divided into three age groups: 3 and under, 4 to 7, and 8 to 12.
Parkside Local Business Spotlight: Reece Brown State Farm Agency
So, I went into this interview with the functional knowledge of insurance of a pre-school child who’s seen a couple of commercials. The most I know is that I like that Mayhem guy (he seems like he could hang), I can hum a couple of jingles and I sometimes have scary dreams of a talking lizard.
Parkside Elementary Kids Heart Health Challenge
Hi! My name is Macie and I interviewed Mr. J about a couple things and want to share them with you.
Parkside Local Business Spotlight: Crilly’s Car Cures
Tim Shepard, their technician, pictured on the right, grew up on Elbon and has worked for the Crilly’s for 18 years. They have maintained, inspected, and repaired cars for more than a generation of Parkside residents.
Parkside Pet Corner : Marshall Erikson
He doesn’t get lonely but given the size of his tank, it is easy for him to get bored which is why Sam has chosen to brighten up his space with a renovated party theme. His octopus statue is his current favorite and he can often be found weaving his way through his tentacles.
A Parkside Streaming Movie Review: Murderville (Netflix)
The show contains some language that would not be allowed during prime-time network shows, but I found it appropriate for my teens and we watched it as a family, one episode each day. It is repetitive enough that it may not be good for bingeing. We laughed a lot and enjoyed discussing the clues we were given along the way to see who could correctly identify the murderer.
A Parkside Movie Review: The Batman
There are a couple of twists and changes here with the narrative but anyone who has followed the cannon of the Batman’s mythology knows that is nothing the Bat can’t handle. These changes, some subtle and some less so, work to flush out the story beautifully.