LONGWOOD _ Longwood Fire Company has kicked off its annual fundraising appeal to help meet the expenses of running a 24-hours-a-day operation. Municipal contributions not enough to cover expenses
“We need the public’s financial support,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “Day and night, 24 hours a day, we are on duty. Last year we answered 512 calls from the public. Those calls for help include, but are not limited to, fire, water rescue, accidents and EMS assisting.”
Longwood has received the support of the community in the past and the fire company appreciates those who have made Longwood Fire Company an exceptional emergency services organization, according to McCarty.
McCarthy pointed out that funding from municipalities and other grants don’t cover all of the costs of running the fire company. He said, “Longwood Fire Company heavily relies on donations from the community to meet our budget. Training our volunteers, maintaining our emergency vehicles and all of the other costs of running a fire company is very expensive. We’re asking the public to donate what they can. We understand these are tough financial times. Each dollar we receive is valued and will be put to good use.”
Longwood Fire Company is dedicated to providing the best possible emergency services for the community.
“We’re inviting everyone to come to our Open House on Sunday, October 20 and see first-hand our operation,” McCarthy said. “This is a great chance for the whole family to tour our facility and meet our staff. There will be demonstrations and activities for the whole family.”
Longwood Fire Company has served the communities of Kennett, East Marlborough, Pennsbury and Pocopson townships since 1921. Longwood Fire Company provides fire and rescue and emergency medical services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information see www.longwoodfireco.com.
Full casting has been announced for the 2013/2014 National Tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, which will make its Wilmington, Delawarepremiere October 29-November 3, 2013 at the DuPont Theatre for eight (8) performances only.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
Jesse Sharp and KeLeen Snowgren will star as Gomez and Morticia in a cast that also includes Shaun Rice as Uncle Fester, Amanda Bruton as Grandma, Jennifer Fogarty as Wednesday, Connor Barth as Pugsley, Dan Olson as Lurch, Mark Poppleton as Mal Beineke, Blair Anderson as Alice Beineke and Bryan Welnicki as Lucas Beineke. Portraying the ancestors are James Michael Avance, Chloe O. Davis, Jake Delaney, Lexie Dorsett, Aaron Fried, Elizabeth Hake, Julia Lancione, Katie Mebane, Galloway Stevens and Julio Catano Yee.
In a prolific career spanning six decades, Charles Addams created several thousand cartoons, sketches and drawings, many of which were published in The New Yorker. But it was his creation of characters that came to be known as The Addams Family that brought Addams his greatest acclaim. With a unique style that combined the twisted, macabre and just plain weird with charm, wit and enchantment, Addams’ drawings have entertained millions worldwide and served as the inspiration for multiple television series and motion pictures.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, which began performances in March 2010 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and ran through December 2011, immediately became one of Broadway’s biggest hits. Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune described the production as “classic, full-tilt, fast paced, old-fashioned musical comedy!” and John Simon of Bloomberg News called it “uproarious! A glitzy-gloomy musical entirely worthy of the macabre drawings by Charles Addams.”
Performances are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday evening performances start at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. Ticket prices start at $35. To purchase tickets or for more information about group rates, call the DuPont Theatre Box Office at 302-656-4401 or 800-338-0881 or on the internet, DuPont Theatre site: www.duponttheatre.com.
Fabulous dining offers are also available in the Green Room and Lobby Lounge at the Hotel du Pont throughout the week. For the ultimate hospitality experience, book an overnight theatre dinner package with the Hotel du Pont.
For information on dining before or after performances at the DuPont Theatre, please call the Hotel du Pont at 302-594-3154 or 800-338-3404. Open Table dining reservations can be made direct from the DuPont Theatre dining page or the Hotel du Pont Green Room dining page.
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Located at the DuPont Building in Wilmington, DE, the DuPont theatre is a 1,252-seat theatre that has been presenting professional Broadway productions since 1913. It also boasts a variety of entertainers, businesses, charitable groups and private parties. DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that make people’s lives better, safer and easier. Operating in more than 90 countries and regions, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications and transportation.
Everyone has been touched by cancer. We have loved ones that we’ve lost to this horrible disease, others that are survivors and those who right now are in the battle for their lives. It is time to lace up those sneakers and change the course of cancer for our family and friends.
Care 2 Cure Walk/Run is a fundraiser that features a five kilometer or one mile certified course that will start at the Crozer-Keystone Cancer Center, 500 Evergreen Drive in Glen Mills, on Sunday, October 20 at 8:30a.m. and wind through the Shoppes at Brinton Lake. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Crozer Cancer Project Team, which is committed to ensuring that the Crozer Regional Cancer Center remains a comprehensive, leading edge provider of accessible, compassionate and state of the art cancer care for patients in our region.
Registration and additional information regarding this event is available by visiting http://crozer.kintera.org/care2cure. You will save time and money by registering prior to Oct. 11, so please act now and let your friends and family know about this important event in our community. Adult registrations prior to Oct. 11 are $25 and children under 15 are only $15. All pre-registrants are guaranteed receipt of a Care 2 Cure T-shirt. Registration is possible on race day for an adult fee of $30 and a children’s fee of $20.
Recently, under the leadership of Dr. Raymond Vivacqua, a new committee, the Crozer Cancer Project Team, was formed to help raise funds for the Crozer Regional Cancer Center. The Crozer Cancer Project Team is committed to ensuring that the programs and services at the Crozer Regional Cancer provide comprehensive leading edge, accessible and compassionate cancer care for patients in our region.
Each month, the committee will host a variety of fundraising events that will benefit the Cancer Center. Check out what the committee has planned for the upcoming months!
Crozer Cancer Project Team: Recently this team was formed to help raise funds for the Crozer Regional Cancer Center. Each month, the committee will host a variety of fundraisers to support the Cancer Center. Please visit http://give.crozer.org/ccpt.
Join the Crozer Cancer Project Team on October 20 for This 5K Walk/Run at Brinton Lake
The Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates want to thank you so much for your award of $1300.00 through the Blue Rocks Baseball Game event in the form of a check, in the amount of $1100.00 #900073 dated September 12, 2013, and a $200 check sent directly to the park from one of your members as a ticket payment. Although the weather did not cooperate for a game that particular night, George and I had a splendid time sitting in the car with our younger granddaughter waiting for the rain to stop. So, even what may appear to be a discouraging outcome has its most bright side; as they say, priceless.
It is friends and supporters like you who enable us to promote the significant history of this area as well as provide educational opportunities to the community and visitors alike. We have visitors from many different areas of the country who are able to learn about Colonial life and this important battle.
The Associates look forward to continuing our relationship in the future. I personally know it is a lot of work for you, and I truly appreciate it.
Thank you again.
Judith B. Thorpe
Secretary, Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates
Michael Neil Burkhart, of West Grove, died at home on Saturday, Oct. 5, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. He was 57 years old. He was the beloved husband of Susan Ferron Burkhart with whom he shared 32 years of his life, and 26 years of marriage.
Born in Wilmington to Jay M. Burkhart Sr. (deceased) and Helen Ann Gehr Burkhart, he was a 1974 graduate of Kennett High School. He excelled in wrestling and was an Eagle Scout, something he was very proud of. Michael attended Penn State University and has worked for Chadds Ford Tree Service for the last 15 years, a company that he considered family.
He has been a member of New London Presbyterian Church, and the Christian Life Center for almost 20 years. His faith was paramount in his life and so was his love for his family. He was most proud of his two sons Eddie and Harry. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and vacationing with his family and friends. He was well known in Chester County for his firewood.
He is survived by his mother Helen, his wife Susan, and their two boys, Edward Michael and Harry Raymond and his brother Jay Burkhart (Cindy) of Shreveport, La., five nieces and nephews, and a wonderful extended family and friends.
Michael was involved in every aspect of his family’s life. From Indian Guides to Boy Scouts to Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Little League, AGRA basketball, soccer, and Lacrosse. He also was always known at Susan’s wingman with all of her PTA, PTO and sports booster’s duties.
Michael was a great husband, father, son, brother, provider and friend. His attitude during his battle with cancer was so uplifting. He was a very strong man.
The love and support he and his family received during this difficult time cannot be explained in words. His friends, family, church, coworkers, doctors and nurses, so many people went above and beyond to love and support him. He was truly a Blessed man.
His family would also like to thank the whole staff at Chester County Oncology and Hematology in the Kennett office and CC Neighborhood Hospice.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, and again from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Christian Life Center, 125 Saginaw Road in New London Township. His funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., Saturday. Burial will be in the New London Presbyterian Cemetery, Route 896 in New London.
Donations can be made to the Deacon’s Fund at the Christian Life Center, 125 Saginaw Road, New London Township, PA 19352.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.
