June 2016 - Page 3 of 14 - Chadds Ford Live

Forged pleasure in the vineyard

Posted by Emily Myers on June 25, 2016

Lele Galer on Left stands next to artist Ellen Durkan and her models. On the far right is the Executive Director of the Oxford Alliance Chris Grove

Guests at the Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery Friday night were treated to steel forged into myriad shapes – and even costumes. "Steeling the Show" was a garden party to benefit the Oxford Art Alliance (OxAA), a nonprofit community organization for advocacy of the arts and culture. Sixteen artists exhibited their sculptures, and the featured artist Ellen Durkan wore her steel. Durkan’s work “combines the…

Posted by Press Release on June 25, 2016

PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards is using a personal approach in a new program aimed at delivering an important safety message to young drivers who are convicted of moving traffic violations. Recently, drivers age 16 through 20 cited for driving infractions received a personal letter from Richards reminding them of the importance of obeying the law and the consequences of poor driving habits so early…

Posted by Dr. Kayta Gajdos on June 25, 2016

An awful lot of awful events have occurred since my last column where I said I would tackle parental shaming in the next. My plan was to discuss how our society shames and stigmatizes parents like the mother whose toddler son slipped into the cage of the gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo. Since then, a child has been killed by an alligator in a lake…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 24, 2016

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 June 25 through July 2. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Patching on Route 322 in Concord, Bethel, and Upper Chichester townships is scheduled to continue on Tuesday, June 28,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 24, 2016

If naloxone had been available to rock star Prince the day he died in April, he might have been revived – just as he had been days earlier, according to published reports. His death, another casualty of the epidemic of opioid addiction, continues to focus attention on the importance of naloxone, which reverses the effects of overdoses caused by heroin and prescription opioids. On Friday,…

Posted by Press Release on June 24, 2016

Officials with Chester County’s Department of Voter Services are issuing a notice to county residents regarding a mailer that comes from a private non-profit organization called the Voter Participation Center. The Voter Participation Center mailer, which states “Government Document Enclosed” on the envelope, contains a letter referencing the accuracy of voter registration records, a valid Pennsylvania Voter Registration Application, and a postage paid envelope addressed…

Posted by Warren Cook on June 24, 2016

Every employer provides their workforce different benefits related to paid time off. Sometimes they call it vacation time, other organizations call it simply paid time off. Regardless of what it is called, as an employee you should take advantage of this time off and here is why. Stress and performance burn out. As an employee, the workload you are assigned can slowly increase over time…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 23, 2016

Pennsylvania State Police from Troop K, Media barracks, are investigating a shooting in Concord Township yesterday. The incident happened shortly before 4 p.m. Police responded to 757 Naaman’s Creek Road for a report of a 62-year-old man with a bullet wound to the chest. Police said Concordville Fire Co. medics stabilized the victim and took him to Chester Crozer Hospital for treatment. The scene was…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 23, 2016

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet June 23

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, June 27/. 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. TORCH Torch is my name and playing is…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 23, 2016

• State Sen. Tom Killion, R-9, is inviting his constituents to an open house to address their concerns and questions on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held at his Glen Mills office at 100 Evergreen Drive, Suite 113, and light refreshments will be served. Killion announced that he has also set up satellite offices, including one in the…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 23, 2016

• John Patrick Brislin, of Chadds Ford, graduated with a degree in philosophy and religion from James Madison University during the May 6, 2016 commencement exercises. Brislin was among nearly 3,875 students who received undergraduate, master's, educational specialist and doctoral degrees. • Michael Wagner, of Chadds Ford, graduated from Union College as part of the College's 222nd commencement ceremony. Wagner received a bachelor’s of science…