IN Chartiers Valley Fall 2016 | Page 20

INEVENTS T.J. McConnell with his mother, Shelly McConnell T.J. McConnell cuts the ribbon at T.J.’s Court Dedication BASKETBALL COURT DEDICATION TO PHILADELPHIA 76ER ADDS SOME ‘SWISH’ TO COLLIER COMMUNITY DAY Arts and crafts, a bike rodeo by Collier Police Department, sports by Coach Dave Gray and a concert by Gabby Barrett complemented a very special basketball court dedication honoring Collier resident T.J. McConnell, of the Philadelphia 76ers, at Collier Day in Collier Park in Oakdale. “This dedication is so special because this is where I grew up and this is my community,” says McConnell, a 2010 Chartiers Valley graduate and a player with the 76ers since 2015. “I appreciate it so much.” PHOTOS AND TEXT BY KATHY RUDOLPH 18 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Chartiers Valley