Firefighters respond to a blaze in an outbuilding at the Haskell farm in Pennsbury Township.
Firefighters from seven different companies responded to a fire in an outbuilding on Hill Girt Farm off of South Creek Road in Pennsbury Township Monday afternoon. The cause of the fire was not immediately known, but owner HG Haskell said there were no injuries.
Responding to the fire were units from Longwood, Concordville, Kennett, West Chester, Avondale, West Grove and PoMarLin fire companies.
South Creek Road was closed at its intersection with Route 1 in Chadds Ford Township.
fRobert M. “Toby” Abernethy Sr., 83, of Kennett Square, died Friday, Mach 10, at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. He was the husband of Marie Marenco Abernethy, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
Robert M. “Toby” Abernethy Sr.
Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Julian C. and Margaret Christy Abernethy. Toby served as a corporal in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 before starting his entrepreneurial career on Sept. 11, 1956, with an automotive service station in West Grove. He went on to own and operate several businesses over his 61-year career including an upholstery shop and body shop in Kennett Square, Abernethy’s Trash Removal (later United Waste Systems), and Abernethy’s Auto Body.
He discovered a passion for golf in 1978, enjoying many years as a member of the Kennett Square Golf & Country club, and never missed the first week of hunting season in Potter County, Pennsylvania, but his greatest love was spending time with his family and four adored grandchildren.f
In addition to his wife, Toby is survived by two sons, Robert M. Abernethy Jr. and his wife Wendy of Avondale, and Barry J. Abernethy of Avondale; four grandchildren, Robert M. Abernethy III , Kevin E. Abernethy, Hayley Abernethy and Charles Abernethy.
He was predeceased by five brothers, Pat Abernethy, John Abernethy, Bill Abernethy, Charlie Abernethy and Paul Abernethy, and one sister, Catherine Abernethy.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 24, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street in Kennett Square. His service and burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Neighborhood Hospice, 400 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Jeffrey Mark Phillippe, 38, of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, March 15, in Chadds Ford, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on his way to work. Born in West Chester, he was a son of Mark and Margaret (Laffey) Phillippe.
Jeffrey Mark Phillippe
Jeffrey was a 1996 graduate of Kennett High School and attended Penn State University and West Chester University. He was an inventory specialist for Office Basics Inc. in Delaware County.
Jeffrey was a diehard Philadelphia sports fan. He loved his family, friends, his dog Molly Brown and especially cherished spending time with his first-born niece Makayla. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him but he will not soon be forgotten.
In addition to his parents, Jeffrey is survived by two brothers, Timothy and his wife Heather of Oxford, and Stephen (fiancée Megan Shinn) of Kennett Square; three nieces, Makayla, Ashlyn and Mia; one nephew Brayden; many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and his lifelong brother-like friend, Kevin Reagan.
He was predeceased by his beloved grandparents George and Gertrude Laffey and Earett and Geraldine Phillippe.
You are invited to visit with Jeffrey’s family and friends from 5-8 p.m., Friday, March 24, at the VFW Post 5467 704 W. Baltimore Pk. Kennett Square, PA 19348. Interment will be held privately. Arrangements are by Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. 610-444-4116 of Kennett Square. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
Sciatica is a pain that originates along your
sciatic nerve, which extends from the back of your pelvis down the back of your thigh.
Surgery may be the fastest route to lasting pain relief for sciatica sufferers. Noninvasive and nonsurgical techniques sometimes work to alleviate the pain associated with sciatica. However, for some patients it can feel like there’s no relief from the leg cramps, shooting pains, or electrical jolts they feel running down the back of their legs.
When medications, exercise, acupuncture and other medical and non-medical therapies don’t work, it may not be in your best interest to wait and suffer needlessly. Recent research shows that pursuing surgery earlier than once thought can provide long-term pain relief sooner.
Herniated Discs: The Most Common Cause of Sciatica
A spinal disc is a structure located between the vertebrae in your spine. It’s shaped like a donut with a hard exterior and a soft, jelly-like interior. It acts like a shock absorber to keep your flexible and healthy.
However, as people age, these spinal discs become less flexible and more prone to injury. When a spinal disc injury happens, the soft interior part of the spinal disc leaks out and can irritate nearby nerves. This leads to the pain and suffering associated with sciatica.
To determine if you are suffering from sciatica, your doctor will perform a physical exam. The most common test for sciatica is a straight-leg test. You will lie on your back with your legs straight, and slowly raise each leg. Your doctor will note where the pain begins to help pinpoint the nerves that are affected.
Why Surgery May Be a Good Option
Deciding to have surgery is never an easy decision. All surgeries have inherent risks for complications, which is why pursuing a noninvasive approach is typically the first option recommended by doctors. However, a recent study shows that waiting for sciatica surgery may not help.
Researchers worked with a group of sciatica sufferers to see if there was a difference in pain relief among those who pursued surgery or another therapy. They split patients with herniated discs into two groups. The first group had surgery within two weeks of the beginning of the study. The other group was assigned a more conservative, nonsurgical treatment. This second group had the option to pursue surgery later.
Among the people in the nonsurgical group, 40 percent reported they did not experience any pain relief from their treatment and eventually decided to pursue surgery. The people who did get surgery experienced pain relief about 16 weeks sooner than the nonsurgical group. For these people, surgery was the fastest way to relieve their sciatica pain.
The More Conservative Approach
Deciding to pursue a more conservative approach to sciatica treatment does not prevent you from having surgery at a later date, just like the second group of people in the study. If you decide to try a more conservative approach first, you can expect a combination of the following therapies:
Medication to relieve pain, such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or naproxen (Aleve)
Physical therapy to improve flexibility and strength
Spinal injections of medications to reduce inflammation
It’s best to talk to your doctor or a surgeon about what approach is the best fit for your specific condition and treatment goals.
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