Late marine honored

Capt. Samuel A. Schultz a 2008 Abington graduate

ABINGTON » A heartfelt display of gratitude brought forth numerous commendations on behalf of Marine Capt. Samuel A. Schultz, who passed away in the line of duty in April.

Schultz was a 2008 graduate of Abington High School. He served in the Navy ROTC program while attending Pennsylvania State University and chose a career with the United States Marine Corps immediately following graduation in 2012.

“Thank you for giving us this ... day of remembrance,” state Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-153, said. “I can’t imagine his commitment to his country and to his soldiers below and above him.”

“We mourn his loss, we celebrate his life and we honor his legacy,” a representative of Attorney General Josh Shapiro said. “Samuel epitomized what it means to be a great individual.”

Schultz was the third member of his family to become a pilot, officials said.

“One of Abington’s own gave his life,” Commissioner Drew Rothmann said.

In other matters:

• A citation was presented to Abington’s most senior resident, Joseph Wieber, who recently celebrated his 103rd birthday.

• Two environmental cleanup

events have been scheduled in Abington Township.

A household hazardous waste collection will be held Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2056 Susquehanna Road.

The township’s environmental advisory council is sponsoring a rain barrel sale and workshop Saturday, June 23, beginning at 10 a.m. at the township’s public safety training facility, 2299 Florey Lane.

“For the last decade, they’ve been working really hard to keep pollutants out of our streams,” Commissioner John Spiegelman said. “The rain valve catches your water, and then later, when it’s not raining, you can use that water for your garden.”

• Beginning June 28, the Abington Art Center will be hosting its second annual World Music Concert Series, which will last four Thursdays through the end of July. Award-winning performers from around the globe will take the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. each evening. • The Summer Youth Meal Program will again offer a free lunch for children between the ages of 1 and 18, officials said. The daily weekday program will begin Monday, June 18, and last through Aug. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Crestmont Club House at Crestmont Park.

“We established it for the first time last year, but we’re going to see improvements in both the food and the venue this year,” Commissioner Lori Schreiber said. “Any child can come; there are no income guidelines.”