Last week I wrote a bit about the life changing power of one teacher to inspire hundreds of adults to get out and create and exhibit their work. We all have oil paints or pastels in a drawer somewhere. Is it the time to take them out and rekindle that creative flame? Sometimes it takes the community of an arts organization to give us that…
While it’s easy to think that animals are immune to cold because of their fur, the fact is that more dogs perish in the winter than at any other time of the year, according to the Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team. Some are better equipped to handle the cold weather than others. By taking a few precautions, pet owners can keep their animals safe this…
Clifford C. Harkins, 82, of West Grove, died Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Crozer Keystone Hospice Residence at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park Born in Landenberg, he was a son of the late George and the late Lillie (Lofton) Harkins. He served our country during the Korean War in the Army. He owned and operated his own painting business for many years. In earlier years he enjoyed…
Teresa Cantena Vincenti, 91, of Glen Mills, died Saturday, Jan. 24, at Maris Grove retirement community. She was the wife of Nicholas J. Vincenti with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. Born in Toughkenamon, she was the daughter of the late Camillo and the late Amelia (Fabiucci) Catena. Teresa was a registered nurse working for Christiana Hospital for many years. She was a member…
The former executive director of the Tick Tock Early Learning Center allegedly stole property valued at $3,500 from her former employer, New Garden Township Police said. In a press release issued Jan. 26, police said Jackie H. Maas, 60, of East Marlborough Township, was charged with theft after a month-long investigation that began in December. Police said representatives from Tick Tock, located in the 1600…
A Unionville High School (UHS) senior has been named one of 40 finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search (STS), the nation’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college science and math competition. Shashwat Kishore, 18, of Birmingham Township, was chosen for his project entitled “Multiplicity Space Signatures and Applications in Tensor Products of sl2 Representations.” Kishore, a repeat winner in annual Delaware Valley Science Fair competitions,…
Good news from the National Weather Service for area residents who dislike shoveling snow: After increasing the predicted snowfall totals on Sunday, forecasters said the storm system has shifted east, resulting in a forecast that bears more resemblance to its earlier predictions. On Monday, Jan. 26, the chance of precipitation is 100 percent; however, daytime snow totals are not expected to exceed a couple of…