Idalia Valentin, 71, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, Aug. 28, at Ware Presbyterian Village. Born in Moca, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Aniceto Perez and Francisca Alonso Perez. She was a member of the Rock of Refuge Church in Toughkenamon. Idalia enjoyed going to church, playing Bingo, and writing in her diary. She is survived by three sons, ...
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Law enforcement chips away at Chesco’s most wanted
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 28th, 2014
Another one of Chester County’s most wanted fugitives is now in custody. Jason Michael Bowman was apprehended in Mercer County, New Jersey. According to Chester County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh, “A tip was received in Chester County indicating a specific address in New Jersey where Bowman could be located. Chester County Sheriff’s Office and Pennsylvania State ...
Around Town Aug. 28
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 27th, 2014
• YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and YMCA of the Upper Main Line branches will be hosting free family fun open houses during the first week of September. Take this opportunity to discover what is new at the Y for you and your family. Free events, demonstrations and programs will be held during the open houses, including activities such as group exercises, family pool ...
Adopt-a-Pet: Kenny
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 27th, 2014
I’m a big fellow with an even bigger heart. Hello, my name is Kenny and I’m a neutered male mastiff mix. I love spending time with my human friends whether it's going on a long walk or relaxing outside enjoying the nice warm weather. I’m known to be a mellow boy and polite to every new person I meet. The other dogs in the shelter are quite a joy to be around and I’ve ...
Photo of the Week: Bright Morning
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on August 27th, 2014
Blues, greens and yellows — with a little red — pop in the early morning along Creek Road.
Police Log Aug. 28: Burglary in Chadds Ford; fatal accident still under investigation; fake IRS scam
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 27th, 2014
• State policed are investigating a burglary on Ridge Road in Chadds Ford Township. A report said someone entered a home in the 100 block of Ridge Road without permission and stole sneakers, a video game console and stereo equipment. The burglary happened sometime between 11 p.m. on Aug. 17 and 7 p.m. on Aug. 19. • State police from the Avondale barracks are ...
Residents learn about Oakland Road development
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on August 27th, 2014
Residents of Chadds Ford and Birmingham townships had the chance to learn more about a possible residential development along Oakland Road during an informational meeting in Chadds Ford. Keith Klaver, supervisors’ chairman in Chadds Ford, said he wanted residents to have an understanding of what might be happening and to hear their opinions on the possible ...
Free Your Space: Help them help themselves
Posted by Annette Reyman on August 27th, 2014
The school year is upon us and parents everywhere are trembling with both joy and fear. Joy both for the chance to regain what little control they can in their homes and for the long anticipated silence that will resound through their daytime household. Fear for the onslaught of school meetings they will have to attend, second only to the children actually being in ...
Mind Matters: Befriending yourself
Posted by Dr. Kayta Gajdos on August 26th, 2014
We can learn a lot about ourselves when we connect and relate to others. However, we sometimes need to be alone so we can connect and relate to ourselves, and learn from this, our most primary relationship. Synchronistically, the theme of befriending kept popping up in conversations — yes, with others — today. One person talked about how she, after years of being ...
Red pandas create stir at Brandywine Zoo
Posted by Erin Moonyeen Haley on August 26th, 2014
Red pandas have created a spike in attendance at the Brandywine Zoo. Indigenous to such areas as the Himalayas, the red pands, also known as fire foxes, debuted at the Brandywine Zoo in June. They have, according to zoo Director Gene Peacock, helped attendance to thrive. There were 3,000 more visitors in July of 2014 than in July of 2013. The pandas — named Gansu and ...
New school year, new principal, new focus at CFES
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on August 25th, 2014
It’s a new school year and the students at Chadds Ford Elementary School have a new principal with a new focus. Shawn Dutkiewicz, coming off six years as principal at Pennell Elementary School in the Penn-Delco School District, greeted students as they came off the buses at CFES for the first day of school on Aug. 25. Dutkiewicz said students this year would also get ...
