Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is alerting consumers to a scam that involves a fraudulent Facebook post bearing the company’s name. The company became aware of the scam earlier today when an employee questioned the validity of the post.
The Facebook post shows the image of a Wegmans storefront with a false claim that the company is giving away a free $200 grocery coupon. This giveaway is neither affiliated with nor supported by Wegmans.
Jo Natale, Wegmans vice president of media relations, said in a press release, “We’re actively working to have this fraudulent post removed from Facebook. We urge consumers not to click it, share it, or provide any personal information.”
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) wants to remind citizens to monitor local forecasts this week for possible flooding due to snowmelt and rain.
Right now, widespread river flooding is not forecast. However, several waterways will move into the action or minor flood stage with the chance for one or two to move into moderate flooding, said a PEMA press release.
“At this point we’re not expecting major flooding in Pennsylvania, but we all need to be vigilant because flooding can occur with little or no notice,” PEMA Director Richard D. Flinn Jr. said in the release. “I also encourage people to have a plan in place for getting out of their neighborhood and maintaining contact with family members in case flooding occurs when they’re not together.”
According to the National Weather Service, a combination of heavy showers and accelerating snowmelt could produce scattered minor to moderate small stream flooding on Wednesday, Feb. 3. The forecast includes “a good chance” of one inch of rain occurring in six hours.
That precipitation, along with the rapidly melting snow, could cause flooding Wednesday into Wednesday night of the Schuylkill River, Brandywine Creek, Chester Creek, and Christina River, among others. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the area at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1.
Flinn said it is important for the public to understand the difference between a flood watch and a flood warning because each represents a different level of action to be taken.
A flood or flash flood watch means that flooding may occur. Residents should stay alert and watch rivers and streams, and be prepared to move to high ground quickly. A flood or flash flood warning means actual flooding is occurring, and residents should act at once and move to high ground.
To help ensure safety for motorists and emergency responders alike, state law mandates that motorists who drive around or through signs or traffic control devices closing a road or highway due to hazardous conditions will have two points added to their driving records and be fined up to $250. Penalties are higher if emergency responders are called to rescue motorists who disregard warning signs.
For information about the state’s ReadyPA campaign, including free downloadable emergency home and car kit checklists and emergency plan templates, visit www.ReadyPA.org. The free ReadyPA app is also available for both Apple and Android devices.
While jazz can usually be heard on the radio or in a venue, people typically don’t think of hearing it in church.
However, that’s exactly where it can be heard on Sunday, Feb. 7 when the Episcopal Church of the Advent in Kennett Square hosts a “Jazz Mass” at the 10 a.m. service to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Directed by Wilson G. Somers, Emmy Award winning composer and leader of the Chancel Choir of Advent, the jazz mass includes Gospel choral selections arranged by the late Moses Hogan.
“The jazz mass unites culture, music and faith to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr,” Somers said in a press release. “Influenced by cultural and historical milestones, jazz communicates the struggle for social justice and civil rights through beautiful notes.
An all-star ensemble of Jazz musicians from the Philadelphia includes Stan Slotter on trumpet, Ed Kirkpatrick on saxaphone, Peter Paulsen on bass and percussionist Glenn Ferricone. Members of the internationally acclaimed Tatnall Singers, from the Tatnall School in Greenville, Delaware, will join the Advent choir for the service.
The Jazz Mass takes place Sunday, Feb. 7, at 10 am at the Episcopal Church of the Advent located on Route 82 in Kennett Square.
Irene S. Roberts, 92, of Toughkenamon, died Friday, Jan. 29, at Jennersville Regional Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank John Roberts who died in 1987 and with whom she shared 45 years of marriage.
Born in Clifton, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Joshua and the late Ella (Graybeal) Roark.
Irene worked for many years for several mushroom canneries before working for NVF Co. in Kennett Square.
She loved watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Jr. and enjoyed sewing.
Survivors include one daughter, Fay Eller (Paskel) of Toughkenamon; one sister, Grace Webb (Victor) of Rising Sun, Md.; two grandchildren, Brian Eller (Lisa) of New Castle, and Kathleen Eller of Toughkenaman, and three great-grandchildren, Brandon, Matthew and Amber. She was predeceased by a daughter Judy, and two brothers, Gale Roark and Bob Roark.
You are invited to visit with Irene’s family and friends from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 5, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. A service celebrating her life will follow at noon. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square. Contributions in her memory may be made to Kennett Community Services or KACS PO Box 1025 Kennett Square PA 19348. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
Betty Gheen Joslyn, 73, of Landenberg, died Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. She was the wife of Richard K. Joslyn, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late James and Pearl Wilson Jordan.
Betty was a space planner at Agilent Technologies in Wilmington, retiring in 2007 after 30 years of service.
She enjoyed painting, crafts, gardening, decorating and being with her family and friends.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Russell Gheen and his wife Tracey of Baldwin, Wisc. and Richard A. Joslyn and his wife Faith of Newark; one brother, James Jordan (Terri) of Lewisville; two sisters, Nancy Gresham (Fred) of Harrisburg, and Joyce Ross (Bill) of Landenberg; three grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Her service and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
A white Phalaenopsis arch greets visitors during Longwood Gardens' Orchid Extravaganza. The display runs through March 27 and features 5,000 blooming orchids.
Longwood Gardens is inviting visitors to escape from winter in its heated four-acre conservatory. The only thing remotely resembling snow is a welcoming arch of white Phalaenopsis orchids at the east entrance.
A 17-foot-high curtain of purple Phaleanopsis and Cattleya blooms dazzles Orchid Extravaganza visitors. Photo courtesy of Longwood Gardens
The Orchid Extravaganza, on display now through March 27, provides the sights and smells of spring. Although more than 5,000 blooming orchids dominate the display – from Cattleya to Dendrobium and Paphiopedilum to Oncidium – the conservatory also features the intoxicating scent of Oriental lilies, brilliant arrays of cyclamen, amaryllis, and more.
Highlights of the exhibit range from huge orbs of purple and white Phalaenopsis hanging above the Exhibition Hall to Longwood’s award-winning orchid curtain, standing 17-feet high and featuring 250 purple Phaleanopsis and Cattleya orchids. Urns of mixed colors of Cymbidiums line the yellow-blooming Acacia Passage while the Silver Garden features hundreds of vibrant blue Vanda orchids hanging bare-rooted overhead, according to a Longwood press release.
Through the end of January, guests can see the rare Fredclarkeara After Dark ‘SVO Black Pearl’ orchid. Although the color black does not exist in the plant world, this orchid is causing a sensation with its extremely dark blooms that look black to the naked eye. The plant breeder, Fred Clarke, is the owner of Sunset Valley Orchids in California, which specializes in growing superior hybrid orchids, the release said.
Guests can also experience another orchid rarity– the Phalaenopsis Sogo Yukidian ‘V3’ orchids return to the Orangery. New this year, not only will guests witness the majestic white blooms but also pink and dark purple blooms. Grown by experts in Taiwan, the orchids are notable for the sheer number of flowers blooming at one time on each flower stalk, the perfect unity of the flower pairs on each stalk, and the length of time the orchid blooms.
Those who might want to grow them at home should be forewarned: The blooms are achieved by carefully cultivating the plant for about four years under specific environmental conditions that involve a strict nutritional regime and precise watering practices. As the flower spikes develop, the plants are placed facing south and the spikes are trained along a curved metal stake to yield the formal, draping presentation guests see. Last year was the first time these orchids had been on display at a public garden in the U.S., the release said.
In early March, Longwood’s famed Blue Poppy (Meconopsis) returns to the conservatory. Longwood Gardens has successfully produced a stunning crop of blue poppies that decorate the Conservatory’s Exhibition Hall with their unique blue blossoms.
Throughout the Orchid Extravaganza, Longwood has scheduled concerts, talks, and tours. For families with children, OrKid Days, free with gardens admission, will be held on Monday, Feb. 15, and on Saturday, March 19. Discovery stations, interactive storytelling, and a family seek-and-find are a few of the activities for children to enjoy from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Upcoming performances include classical string trio Time for Three on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m.; a recital by James O’Donnell, organist and master of the choristers of Westminster Abbey in London on Friday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m.; and New Zealand’s Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra on Tuesday, March 8, at 8 p.m.
For a complete listing of all upcoming performances, visit longwoodgardens.org. Tickets are available by calling 215-893-1999 or visiting ticketphiladelphia.org.
Longwood Gardens is located on Route 1 near Kennett Square. Admission is $20 for adults; $17 for seniors (age 62+); $10 for students (ages 5–18) or with valid student ID) and free ages 4 and under. Group rates are available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.longwoodgardens.org.
The public is invited to purchase a simple meal to help fight hunger in the Kennett area.
The Fifth Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25.
The Fifth Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held on Feb. 25. Proceeds help the Kennett Area Community Center (KACS), which runs the Kennett Food Cupboard, to eliminate hunger in the community, assisting the growing number of families needing support.
The Empty Bowls event is designed to raise awareness of hunger and food insecurity in the community. A meal of soup, salad and bread is served, and attendees learn about KACS services, enjoy a silent auction. They even get to keep their soup bowl – handmade by various area youth groups – as a reminder of the families in need living in the community.
This year’s event will be held at the Red Clay Room, 423 Dalmatian St., Kennett Square, Pa. Two mealtimes are available: lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or dinner from 6 to 8 p.m.
