You work hard. You scrimp and save. You sacrifice for your kids. You surely don’t want to worry about people stealing your money! It sometimes seems like evil financial doers have mushroomed in our lifetime. Heck, over the last 10 years there has been a perpetual parade of perpetrators, at least the ones we know about, including Bernard Madoff, Kenneth Lay, Allen ...
Archive for August, 2010
Free Your Space: Do it now
I have the opportunity to speak, on occasion, to various audiences in the Greater Philadelphia area and other cities and states. One question I often pose during my presentations is, “What are you avoiding?” I clarify by adding that it could be, but does not necessarily have to be, something big. For instance, your sewing pile, writing a thank you note, bringing ...
New director for Kennett Symphony

The Kennett Symphony announced that they hired Barb Bullock as its new executive director. Barb Bullock, the new Executive Director of the Kennett Symphony, has enjoyed a career divided between the not-for-profit and for-profit worlds. “The Symphony is fortunate to have Barb,” says board president Bill Simeral. “She brings a unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm ...
Hoping for improved communication
It’s been a frustrating and, in some cases, frightening, spring and summer for several residents in Pennsbury Township. There have been a rash of burglaries, maybe as many as seven or more, during the last four months. Victims have notified police, but what has been frustrating for residents and reporters is that the police have not notified the general public or ...
Police promise better communication
Lt. Tracy Brown, barracks commander for Pennsylvania State Police Troop J, Avondale, said again he is working to improve communication between the troop and the public. He was responding to questions about press releases not being issued after a rash of burglaries in Pennsbury Township earlier this spring and summer. Both Troop J and Troop K, Media barracks, fax ...
Adopt-a-Pet

Sonny is a young adult neutered male domestic short hair brown and white tabby cat that is available for adoption through the Chester County SPCA. He came to the shelter as a stray in June and is now looking for his new forever home. Sonny is a very affectionate cat who would like to lay by your side. He loves to talk to you while you scratch under his chin. Sonny is ...
New dog daycare specializes in the little guys

Jane Brydon saw a specific need and chose to fill it. That need is daycare and boarding for small dogs, 20 pounds and under. Brydon, a certified dog trainer working professionally for six years, opened The Cottage Small Dog Daycare at 3 Woodland Drive in Chadds Ford Township two months ago. She’s been in the location for four months, she said, but couldn’t open for ...
Police log for Aug. 26

• The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop K, Media barracks, is investigating the theft of a wallet from a business located at 2 Christy Drive in Chadds Ford Township. The theft occurred on April 15 and witnesses observed a black male flee the scene. Approximately 45 minutes later the same suspect was observed on surveillance video at a Target store in Concord Township ...
Bits & Pieces for Aug. 19
• The Brandywine River Museum will feature the work of 22 contemporary trompe l'oeil artists from across the country in Reality Check: Contemporary American Trompe l'Oeil, on view from Sept. 11 through Nov. 18. Ranging from the personal to the universal, the themes and subjects include pop culture, nostalgia, surrealism, irony, nature, and homages to artists of the ...
Troop commander advises caution and awareness
Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Tracy Brown told Pennsbury Township residents to lock their car doors and keep their identification secure. Brown took over command of the Avondale barracks in April and has been introducing himself to residents in the various townships that Troop J covers. The 27-year state police veteran told residents during the township supervisors’ ...