February 28, 2015 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Letter to the Editor: Privatizing liquor is a positive step

The State House of Representatives took an important step last week in the effort to get government out of the liquor business.

Pennsylvania is one of just two states in the nation with full control over the wholesale and retail sale of wine and spirits.

This outdated and inefficient system is costing Pennsylvania an estimated $313 million from Pennsylvanians crossing state lines to purchase wine and spirits.

In light of these issues, the House passed House Bill 466, which would privatize the state-owned liquor stores and bring more convenience and better choices to consumers.

The proposal would create one-stop shopping opportunities to buy beer, wine and spirits.

It also would double the number of outlets where people can purchase wine and spirits and allow beer distributors to sell six-packs, 12-packs and growlers, rather than cases only.

It is estimated liquor privatization could generate at least $1.1 billion in up-front revenues. Revenue from taxes on the sale of beer, wine and spirits would continue.

Finally, the proposal would ensure the state’s Liquor Control Board focuses on enforcement, compliance and education, rather than alcohol sales.

Stephen Barrar,
State Rep. 160^th Legislative District

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Crozer, Phila. Union team for poster contest

Health

The Crozer-Keystone Health System and the Philadelphia Union have teamed up once again for their 2^nd Annual Delaware County poster contest to showcase local students’ artistic skills.

Through the Philadelphia Union’s Kicks for Kids program, 13 students and their families could win a total of 50 tickets for the New York City Football Club (NYCFC) vs. Philadelphia Union soccer game at PPL Park on June 6 at 7 p.m.

The contest is open to all Delaware County students between the ages of 7 to 12, as of June 6. The students will be judged in three age divisions (7-8, 9-10, 11-12), and are asked to create a poster with the theme of “Soccer, Health and Friends.”

Posters cannot be larger than 18 by 24 inches, and only markers, pens, crayons and/or pencils are to be used. All completed posters should have a label placed in the lower right-hand corner with the child’s name, gender, age as of June 6, school, parent’s name(s) and contact phone number.

All posters should be dropped off at one of the following locations between March 9 and May 15, in a bin marked “Delaware County Poster Contest.” The locations include Crozer-Chester Medical Center (One Medical Center Blvd, Upland): Professional Office Building (POB) lobby; Crozer Medical Plaza at Brinton Lake (300 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills): Main lobby, and Delaware County Memorial Hospital (501 North Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill): Main lobby.

During the week of May 18, Crozer-Keystone will determine the first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winners for each of the three age divisions plus one honorable mention student. A parent for each of the 13 students will be contacted and arrangements will be made to provide four tickets to the June 6 game for each winner, and two tickets for the honorable mention student.

The winning artwork along with the names of the students will be posted on the social media sites and websites for both Crozer-Keystone and the Philadelphia Union during the month of June.

For more information on the community service programs available through the Philadelphia Union, visit www.philadelphiaunion.com. For more information on Crozer-Keystone Health System, visit www.crozerkeystone.org.

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Roadwork for week of March 1

Along the Ford

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of March 1 through March 8. The department recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones.

Motorists on Route 926 in both directions in Birmingham, Westtown, and Thornbury townships, between Brandywine Creek Road and Route 202, will continue to experience lane restrictions. Crews will be working from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on pothole patching from Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6.

Traffic signal installation in Kennett Square Borough will continue to require lane closures on Cypress Street at State, Broad, Meredith and Union Streets and on State Street at Union Street. Crews are scheduled to work from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6.

Burnt Mill Road in Kennett Township is closed and detoured between Norway and Spring Mill Roads indefinitely while crews prepare for repairs to a bridge that collapsed on April 24.

One lane will remain closed on Interstate 95 North at the Commodore Barry Bridge for construction through July 14.

If you want to report potholes and other roadway maintenance concerns on state roads, call 1-800-FIX ROAD.

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Free training prepares residents for disaster

Health

Learn to help yourself and others in the event of a disaster: The Chester County Department of Emergency Services has scheduled a free, four-week Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) course beginning April 9 at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in South Coatesville.

Members of a CERT training session participate in a simulated rescue exercise. — Members of a CERT training session participate in a simulated rescue exercise at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in South Coatesville.

The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster responsiveness, including fire safety, basic medical care, and other skills needed to help themselves and their neighbors during an emergency.

“Because emergency services personnel are not always able to attend to everyone immediately during a disaster, trained citizens can make a big difference by using CERT skills to help save lives and protect property,” said Chester County Director of Emergency Services Robert Kagel.

Once trained, CERT members are also encouraged to support and volunteer with their local emergency response agencies and to take a more active role in emergency preparedness in their community.

To register for the free training, visit http://destraining.chesco.org or call 610-344-5540. Space is limited, and registration ends on March 31. The Public Safety Training campus is located at 137 Modena Rd., South Coatesville, 19320.

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