The detours associated with closing Route 52 between Pocopson Road and Creek Road in Pocopson Township will continue a bit longer, PennDOT said on Thursday, May 26.
This past week, area residents received insight into what traffic will be like when the Route 926 Bridge closes for six months in February. Crews have been working to repair damage caused by a March 10 accident when a truck hit the Lenape Bridge’s stone parapet – damage exacerbated by another truck collision in the same spot on May 18.
PennDOT spokesman Brad Rudolph said crews working on the Lenape Bridge needed more time. He said workers are scheduled to return on Tuesday, May 31, through Thursday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. Route 52 motorists will be detoured over Pocopson Road, Route 926, and Creek Road. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area.
“It’s possible the remaining work may only take two days,” Rudolph said, “but we’ve allowed three just in case.”
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 770 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a cellphone app.
The Route 926 project, on the drawing board for more than a decade, is expected to take a year, but detours should only last six months and access to businesses in the area of the bridge will be kept open. Work is expected to begin in February with the installation of a traffic light at Route 52 and Pocopson Road, according to PennDOT.
Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, May 30. Not ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start.
Metric
METRIC
Hey Americans. Switch over to Metric. My name is Metric and I’m a 3-year-old female American pit bull terrier mix who loves a good snuggle. I’m housebroken, I walk great on a leash and I would do well in a home with older kids. I’m pretty muscular, so an active family would be ideal for me, but I also like to just lounge around sometimes, so I can be your couch potato too. I have an inquisitive personality and I love to be “in the know.” I’m very tolerant when it comes to grooming and checkups, so vet visits with me are a breeze. I’ve been at the Brandywine Valley SPCA for two-and-a-half months now and I like my friends here, but I’m looking for something serious. Come hang out with me today and see why Metric really does make sense!
CHESS
Chess
My name is Chess. I’m constantly on the move; almost like the game! I’m 2 years old, weight 7 pounds and I’m a very attractive young lady if I do say so myself. My stay with the BVSPCA has been about two months long and I’m ready for a home I can call my own. I’m very shy, so my ideal home would probably be without children or with someone who will give me my space, allow me to come to them, be patient, and be willing to work with me. Once I warm up to you, I’ll let you rub my belly. I also like to be scratched under the chin. Give me a chance. Let’s start our game today.
Mizzy
MIZZY
Mizzy, Mizzy, Mizzy, can’t you see? Sometimes your words just hypnotize me. Yup, that’s me, Mizzy, and what I can’t express with words I say with my ever-present smile and happy personality. Spend one minute with me and you will be in love. My happiness is contagious; you won’t be able to be around me long without having your spirits lifted. I’m a gentle girl, easy to walk on a leash and play well with my four-legged friends. What are you waiting for? Let’s chase rainbows together.
SIMON
Simon
Hi, I’m Simon, poster dog for handsome canines everywhere. I’m housetrained; I know sit, stay, down and I shake paws like a true gentleman. I have had good interactions with dogs, don’t seem to mind cats, and absolutely love people. I’m a smart boy who listens very well. I love to chew on bones and will do anything for a treat. I’m just an oversized cuddle bug who just wants to love and be loved. I’m looking to break out of this joint for the summer and beyond. Will your family be the one to take me home and love me forever?
Alley
ALLEY
My name is Alley and I’m a pretty little lady looking for my forever home. I’m 5 years old and I have a gorgeous dark steel grey coat. My friends at the shelter describe me as being quiet, good-natured, and low-energy. I have a very sweet disposition and I’ll definitely hop up on your lap for a cuddle if you’ll let me. I prefer to be the only cat around, but I love people. I’d make a wonderful companion for a couple or someone who lives alone. I’m ready to find a place where I can settle in and be loved – Will you be the one to offer me a forever home?
LEONARD
Leonard
Allow me to introduce myself – my name is Leonard. I’m a handsome young man —1 1/2 years old — on the search for my new family. I have a dashing brown and black striped coat, I’m extremely laid-back and my friends here at the shelter say I have a wonderful personality. I’m very playful and I absolutely love attention — pets, scratches, cuddles — I’ll take it all. While I prefer to choose my own four-legged friends, I can get along with just about any human and would be a good fit for just about any home. Come in and meet me. I just know we’ll hit it off.
• Chadds Ford Township supervisors have scheduled a hearing for a special events ordinance for 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, the night of the supervisors’ regular June meeting. A copy of the draft ordinance can be found here.
• The annual Memorial Day ceremony at Brandywine Baptist Church is set for 8:45 a.m. on Monday, May 30. The event includes various color guards, music, a 21-gun salute, the placing of flowers on veterans’ graves, and a benediction. This year’s speaker is Andrew Outten, director of education at Brandywine Battlefield Park.
• Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day parade is scheduled for Monday, May 30, beginning at 10 a.m. The hometown parade honors the community’s local veterans, past and present. More than 100 units will march in the two-hour parade. The route runs from Kennett High School on South Street to Union Hill Cemetery on North Union Street.
• The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors Zumba classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with professional instructor Kim Malone. The class is open to teens through seniors. Come check out a class for an $8 drop-in fee, or just sign up for a 10-class session at a fee of $59 for adults, and $49 for ages 15 and younger. The Kennett Area Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-444-4819 or visit here.
William Merritt Chase (1849-1916). The Tow Path, Bequest of Richard M. Scaife, 2016
• The June 1 Gallery Talk at the Brandywine River Museum is entitled “Terra No Longer Incognita.” The event is free with museum admission and begins at 2 p.m. Discover paintings by eminent American artists such as William Merritt Chase, John La Farge, Martin Johnson Heade and others introduced to the museum by the recent Richard M. Scaife Bequest, in a talk by Amanda C. Burdan, associate curator.
• On June 9, the Chadds Ford Historical Society will hold a Tavern Talk on herbs and potions. The discussion will explore the many uses of herbs, such as in food, gardens, poisons, remedies, and even in your cocktail. During this month’s Tavern Talks, guests will have the opportunity to “brew” their own potion, sip on “herby” drinks by the Mix Specialists, discover herbal remedies from Poseidon Ponds & Gardens, taste some edible flowers, and unearth the hidden meanings of plants and more. Participants must be 21 to attend and buy tickets in advance. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Tickets are available over the phone, in person or online as space is limited.
• Join St. Anthony’s Church as it celebrates the art, culture, traditions and excitement of the Renaissance Italy in Wilmington during St. Anthony’s Italian Festival, June 12-19. Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, music, rides, amusements, parades and more – fun for the whole famiglia. For details and event information, go here. The GPS location is 901 N DuPont St. Wilmington, DE 19805 or the intersections of West Ninth or West 10th streets and North DuPont or North Lincoln streets.
• Hedgerow Theatre will present a Contemporary Short Stack Showcase on Wednesday, June 1. The showcase will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be performed by Penelope Reed’s adult ensemble acting class. The evening will feature a program of short one-acts, and will include “Sorry Wrong Number” by Lucille Fletcher, two monologues from Edgar Lee Master’s “Spoon River Anthology”; a scene from Nancy Beckett’s “The Women Here Are No Different”; a scene from Willy Russell’s “Shirley Valentine” and three new 10-minute scripts written by Margie Royal. Performers will include Cathy Baum, Barbara Bibby, Annette Brandolini, Janean Clare, Michael Huhn, Juliet Grey Kelsey, Leslie Norton and Susan Wefel. The theatre is located at 64 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, Pa. The evening is pay-what-you will; donations are welcome. For more information, call 610-565-4211 or go here.
• More than 50 percent of people calling Chester County in need of shelter are being turned away right now. Those who want to learn more about what can be done to remedy the problem are invited to an upcoming community conversation hosted by Decade to Doorways, the county’s plan to end homelessness. A new Vulnerability Index Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool will be among the topics of discussion. The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 15, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the third-floor cafeteria at the Government Services Center Building, 601 Westtown Road in West Chester. Registration is not required; contact Lauren Hutzel with any questions at LHutzel@chesco.org.
• A Mass Care Shelter Exercise on Saturday, June 18, is in need of volunteers – and they can even include pets. Chester County is seeking residents to play shelter clients as part of an emergency drill that would occur during a time of crisis. Unless the pets are service animals, they would be sheltered in a trailer designed specifically for that purpose. The exercise will take place on Saturday, June 18, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Valley Forge Middle School. To register by June 1, go here.
• Liam Bellew and Jack Highfill, both of Chadds Ford, were among the 1,250 students named to Millersville University’s spring 2016 Dean’s List after earning a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher and attempted at least 12 credits of course work.
• Ashlie Pilotti, of Chadds Ford, a senior majoring in biology, was among approximately 1,940 students at Coastal Carolina University who made the Spring 2016 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade point average, and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 grade point average.
• Alicia Adams, a senior marketing major and Meredith Jones, a junior literary and textual studies major, both of Chadds Ford, were named to the Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher.
•Taylor Beberman, of Chadds Ford, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Beberman was initiated at Elon University.
