Photo of the Week: A Fish Story
The one that got away.
Frank tells Ralph and Lou about the one that got away. “I’m tellin’ ya, guys, it was this big.”
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Anniversary ‘in deed’
When the Chadds Ford Historical Society holds its 50th anniversary party next week, attendees will get a chance to see a few things few people have seen before. Specifically, they’ll get a glimpse at the actual deed of the John Chads House. They’ll also get a glimpse of an original Andy Wyeth painting that was used as the cover of the program for the 1968…
Alfredo Villalobos of West Grove
Alfredo Villalobos, 67, of West Grove, died Saturday, Aug. 11, at Penn Presbyterian Hospital. He was the husband of Teresa Nunez, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Valle de Santiago, GTO, Mexico, he was the son of Margarita Hernandez of West Grove and the late Manuel Villalobos. He was a landscaper last working at Ram-T in Downingtown. Alfredo was a member…
Op/Ed: Keep fighting for Crebilly
I took a drive past my childhood home the other day off General Howe Drive, near Crebilly Farm. So much change along the way, so many fields once home to cattle, horses and farmland were almost unrecognizable to me. I realize change is part of life but it can sure be hard to swallow sometimes. My childhood home was on the market again, a dairy…
County launches online marriage applications
The Delaware County Clerk of Orphans’ Court announced the launch of online marriage applications on August 13. Couples residing in Delaware County will now be able to complete a marriage application online and submit it to the County prior to coming to the office, expediting their visit. Instructions, marriage license information and PA rules are conveniently located on the website as well. "We are excited…
Symphony Under the Stars
Michael Hall conducting Kennett Symphony Conducting - Photo Credit: Matthew Wan
The Kennett Symphony of Chester County under the direction of Music Director, Michael Hall, presents Symphony Under The Stars – A Midsummer Night’s Concert. The concert will be held at Longwood Garden’s Open Air Theatre on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside at Unionville High School Auditorium. Enjoy music under the stars with…
Rabbinic Reflections: Mirror of return
Today, the alarm starts ringing. It is time again to awaken, not for a particular day but for a life. The alarm clamors, sounding not just in our ears but in our souls. Today, we must begin to return not just to the Creator but to our best selves, our purpose as unique creations. The Hebrew month of Elul begins today. With it come the 30…
Malcolm “Mac” Timothy Rayne of Kennett Square
Malcolm “Mac” Timothy Rayne, 77, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, Aug. 7. He was the husband of Caroline “Cammye” Mills Rayne, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Howard Timothy and Catharine Dare Rayne and the Grandson of Malcolm Farquhar and Catharine Farquhar. Mac served our country as a sergeant in the Army Reserves. He was…
Mind Matters: Love, conscience, and sociopaths
Many years ago, early in my career in Pittsburgh, a handsome and charming man came to my office to begin the process of a custody evaluation. He was a high-profile professional in a large corporation. Despite his appearance and his impeccable credentials, his demeanor and words worried me. Whatever it was he said as he walked out the door got me to thinking, “This man…
Roadwork for Aug. 11-Aug 17
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 Aug. 11 through Aug 17. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility work — installing new poles and pulling wire — will cause…
Mixed Media: Art, food and music
"Bomber" by Adam Vinson at Gallery 222
Did you make it out to the Connective Art and Music Festival last weekend in Oxford? I stopped in with a few friends for an afternoon filled with art, live music, and overall fun community engagement. As someone who hasn’t spent much time in Oxford, I was pleasantly surprised the lively and enticing energy of the town. First of all, I’d like to give a…