Recently I have been teaching Psychological First Aid to those who volunteer after disasters occur. Basically, psychological first aid is “a compassionate and supportive presence designed to mitigate acute distress and assess [needs].” (Everly and Flynn) However, in order to be a compassionate and supportive presence, volunteers need to learn the fundamentals of self care. As do we all! So let’s explore self care and…
One of the things I love about living in a part of the country that has four seasons is that we can experience so many different “rebirths” throughout the year. Like the freshness of watching things turn green every spring after the long winter’s nap, or the cleansing of winter when everything is covered in a blanket of fresh white snow. And then there is…
Margaret Mary F. Reichart Bulfaro, 75, of Rising Sun, Md., formerly of Oxford, died June 16. She was the wife of the late C. Anthony Bulfaro who died in 2011 and with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late George I. and Margaret Walsh Reichart. Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was dedicated to her volunteer work and extended family at the American Legion Mason Dixon…
Special Exhibitions Gallery, Perelman Building June 28–September 22, 2013 Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney displays almost five decades of work by the celebrated Philadelphia-born illustrator. He is well known for spellbinding visual narratives that bring to life classic children’s literature, folktales, and trailblazing explorations of the American story. The exhibition comprises more than one hundred images, including designs for record album covers, commissions for…
Barbara G. Reynolds, 72, of Avondale, died Tuesday, June 18, at the Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospital in Newark. She was the wife of Maurice “Skip” E. Reynolds who died this past April, and with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Myrtle Pyle Grey. Barbara was a manager at Bunny’s Cree…
Tyler Arboretum holds annual family-friendly event Dust off your wands, iron out your capes and do a flight check with those wings because the annual Fairy and Wizard Festival is coming to Tyler Arboretum on Sunday, June 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.! Join us as we celebrate all that is magical in nature. Learn about owls, flowers, toads and mushrooms—all found at Tyler Arboretum and…
Beatrice M. Messimer, 89, of Lincoln University, died Friday, June 14, at the Masonic Home in Wilmington. She was the wife of Leonard Messimer, who died in 1993, and with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Born in Lincoln University, she was the daughter of the late John C. Massey, Sr. and Helen Smith Massey. She was a seamstress and worked for many years…
Jones Carl Wyatt, 88, a resident of Geismar, La., formerly of West Grove, died Tuesday, June 11. A native of Crumpler, N.C., he was the son of the late Walter and Ethel Wyatt. He served his country during WW II in the U.S. Army as a technician 4th grade, code 5 sergeant. He was a foreman with Lukens Steel Company, retiring after 40 years of…
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District directors interviewed six candidates who have volunteered to fill Frank Murphy’s seat on the board. Murphy announced his intent to resign last month. The board also discussed ways to increase security at each of the district’s six schools. Under consideration is the Raptor Visitor Security System, said Superintendent John Sanville. He said the district’s concern has been “perimeter safety.” The district’s…
• The site of the Old Wooden deli will have a new occupant soon. Property owner Casey Lafferty said Fellini Café signed a lease last week, but he doesn’t yet know when the restaurant will open. The storefront has been vacant for two years. (See photo) • The Taste of Brandywine event, scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at Stonebridge Mansion in Chadds Ford Township, has…
• A 74-year-old man from Nottingham escaped injury when his truck rolled over on Route 1 near Ring Road in Chadds Ford Township. According to police, a tire blew on the truck shortly after 8 a.m. on June 5. The driver tried to regain control, but the truck ran into an embankment, hit a utility pole and rolled over. Southbound lanes of Route 1 were…