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By Susan L. Serbin For Digital First Media MEDIA >> The 28th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration will honor the legacy of the civil rights leader’s work and bring it into focus with today’s perspective. Youth and experience will combine for an insightful and exciting afternoon presented by Media Fellowship House in partnership with the Media Area Branch NAACP. The Jan. 15 program will take place in its traditional home at First United Methodist Church, State and Lemon streets, begin-

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Media Fellowship House will host Patrick Houston as the keynote speaker. Houston is a senior at Swarthmore College, with a special major in Political Science and Environmental Policy, who came to public prominence when chosen to introduce President Barack Obama at a September 2016 rally in Philadelphia. Houston’s personal story is of his upbringing in large family and small, faith-based community, and his growing awareness and experiences of global opportunities. He brings that background to the maturity of his

ning at 2:45 p.m. with musical prelude by the Beth Israel Music Appreciation Society and general fellowship as the community arrives. The formal event commences with the procession of speakers and performance of the inspirational “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by The Voices from First Baptist Church of Morton. The group will continue with a musical selection, followed by welcome from members of presenting organizations and Media Mayor Bob McMahon. Pastor Laurie Anne Rookard, of the host church will give the invocation. Patrick Houston

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values. “I love it here. The staff is fantastic. You only have to walk out my office door to know why Elwyn is important to consumers,” Cornelius told the Daily Times back in December 2014. She was among those interviewed for a “People Who Care” series. A resident of Haverford, Cornelius headed Children and Youth

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GAS PAINS

Paying through the nozzle! Price at pump goes up 8 cents with increases gasoline tax By Alex Rose arose@21st-centurymedia.com @arosedelco on Twitter

Consumers are expected to bear the brunt of an 8-cent increase in gasoline taxes now placed on wholesalers, though most motorists asked late last month said they had no problem with the hike. Act 89 was passed with bipartisan approval and signed by Gov. Tom Corbett in 2013 as a funding mechanism to bolster road and bridge work across Pennsylvania, as well as SEPTA

and the Pennsylvania State Police. T he bill essentially scrapped a former flat gas tax of 12 cents consumers saw at the pumps in favor of a more market-driven instrument applied to wholesalers, said regional Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesman Brad Rudolph. That meant a 9-cent tax increase in 2014 and another 10-cent bump in 2015. There was no increase for 2016, but 2017 brings with it the 8-cent addition. It will be up to wholesalers to de-

“I grew up in Europe where the taxes are much, much higher for gas and I think we’ve gotten away with having some pretty good prices for a long time. So, no, I’m not happy about paying more, but if it goes to good things, then that’s what we’ve got to do.” — Kristen Childers of Media, who was raised in Switzerland

termine how much of that will be passed on to consumers. “We have a very old, large system in Pennsylvania and it’s up to us to shoulder the responsibility for keeping that system in good shape,” said Rudolph. “We’re just going through priority projects.” Pennsylvania already has the highest gas tax in the nation at 50 cents. Adding in federal taxes and underground storage tank fees brings that figure to about 78 cents per gallon for 2017. “It’s a rip-off,” said Mike Widdowson of Wallingford, who was gassing up Thursday at the Sunoco on Baltimore Pike and Radnor St. “Right over the bridge (in New Jersey) it’s 25 cents cheaper.” Perhaps that was true before, but New Jersey also recently raised its own gas tax for the first time in 30 years, adding 23 cents to the gallon. Industry website GasBuddy.com actually pegged

the Garden State average Thursday at $2.40 per gallon of regular gasoline, 15 cents higher than Sunoco was charging. “Yeah, but they pump the gas for you,” said Widdowson. “It doesn’t bother me at all,” said Brendan O’Riordan, of Media. “My understanding is that it will go to transportation improvements, infrastructure and public transit. How else are you going to pay for that? It doesn’t come out of the sky.” That was the same question posed by Mary Beth Lauer, of Media, a former Daily Times reporter. “We need a lot of repairs to our infrastructure and that’s how you get stuff done,” said Lauer. “Where else would the money come from? I ask.” “I grew up in Europe where the taxes are much, much higher for gas and I think we’ve gotten away with having some pretty

good prices for a long time,” said Kristen Childers of Media, who was raised in Switzerland. “So, no, I’m not happy about paying more, but if it goes to good things, then that’s what we’ve got to do.” Rudolph said the taxes would go toward “good things,” including some much-needed repairs and resurfacing of state roads and bridges, many of which were built in the 1950s and are in dire need of refurbishing or replacement. “A lot of structurally deficit bridges need attention,” he said. “That doesn’t mean they’re unsafe, they just need an overhaul. They need to be rehabilitated.” Rudolph said the bill has so far added approximately $1 billion in annual PennDOT revenues, with about 75 percent of the funds going directly into the private sector. He estimated every $1 billion invested in these projects translates to about 25,000 family sustaining jobs. Rudolph noted that since the new funds have been flowing to PennDOT coffers, the department has been able to reduce the number of structurally deficient bridges in the state from about 6,000 in 2008 to 3,600 in 2016.

New bridges are added to that list every year, however, and Rudolph says the department needs to keep on top of them along with the normal compliment of streetscaping, resurfacing, and other small projects across the state. Rudolph pointed to the widening of Route 322 in the southwestern portion of the county as a prime example where citizens can see these funds being used. T hat two-par t project is expected to kick off in the spring and will widen the current two-lane Conchester Highway to four lanes, add a grass median, and improve bridges, sound barriers and retaining walls. The total project cost is expected to come in around $230-$240 million and should be completed around 2024, according to PennDOT. “That’s due to Act 89 money directly,” said Rudolph. “It’s one of the biggest projects this year and the biggest in Delaware County. That should improve that corridor tremendously and that’s some of the value you’re getting from Act 89.” Anyone seeking more information about Act 89 and PennDOT projects can visit projects.penndot.gov.

SHOPPES AT BROOKHAVEN

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa to open in Brookhaven By Peg DeGrassa pdegrassa@21st-centurymedia.com @PeggyDe5 on Twitter

Despite the customary January retail lull, the Shoppes at Brookhaven were bucking the trend and still bustling with activity this week. Following the wave of recent grand openings, that included businesses like Giant, Hair Cuttery, Starbucks and Smashburger, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is getting set to be the newest business to open there on Saturday, Jan. 14. The Brookhaven spa franchise will be the latest addition to the 300-plus Hand & Stone locations in 28 states and Canada. Owned by Michelle Lambert of Swarthmore, the new Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa will offer a wide variety of professional massages, facials and hair removal services tailored to each individual’s needs. The Spa will be open seven days a week with extended hours for customers’ added convenience. Opening Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has been the fruition of a dream for Lambert. Born in the Caribbean Islands, Lambert was raised in Texas and later moved to Florida, where she was a partner in a towing company. She relocated to the Delaware County area in 2012 to be closer to her fiancé, Hayden Smith, a Philadelphia police officer. Lambert worked as a mortgage broker for Wells

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Michelle Lambert of Swarthmore will open Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa at the Shoppes at Brookhaven next weekend.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa will be the next business to open in the Shoppes At Brookhaven. Located at 4912 Edgemont Avenue, Hand & Stone offers professional massages, facials and hair removal servicess tailored to individual needs, at affordable prices.

hands,” she joked. “They were filmed as I massaged one of the models in the commercial.” Hand & Stone’s mission is to bring affordable massage and facial services to the masses. Launched in 2004 by physical therapist, John Marco and now led by franchise veteran Todd Leff, Hand & Stone offers preferred pricing for members, with $49.95 hour-long massages and facials. Membership is month-to-month with no contract. Membership, recommended but not required of customers, offers points in a nationwide Member’s Rewards program. All memberships are honored nationwide at any Hand & Stone location. “I hope local residents are looking forward to having Hand & Stone open in Brookhaven at a convenient location where they can get top-quality massage and facial services at lower prices, in this very relaxing, upscale spa atmosphere,” Lambert stated. “I know we are really excited to be here.”

Fargo, while attending the National School of Massage Therapy in the evening. Knowing that she one day wanted to open up a spa herself, Lambert left Wells Fargo to work at a popular spa chain and get experience. After a year there, she moved to Hand & Stone in Northeast Philadelphia to further her experience and gain know-how of a spa business operation. “After working at both, I really liked Hand & Stone over its competitor,” Lambert said candidly in a recent interview. “Our corporate office makes each individual spa meet its high standards. Our spas are membership-based so we are able to give our customers consistent quality services at preferred pricing. We are in the same price range as others, but we are much more upscale.” Ready to make the jump from employee to employer,

Lambert confided to her former Wells Fargo co-worker, James Wright of New Jersey, that she was considering becoming a Hand & Stone franchise owner. He asked her if he could be an active partner in the business opportunity and together they forged ahead. “When I was checking for locations, as soon as I came to this site in Brookhaven, I knew this is where I wanted the spa,” Lambert remarked. “I signed the contract to secure the location in 2014. It is a great location, a spacious facility with ample parking.” Lambert also appreciates next door neighbor, L.A. Fitness. “We’re perfectly compatible,” she smiled. “After people work out and their muscles go through all that exertion, they can walk right next door and get a massage.” Hand & Stone offers a

variety of massage styles, including Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue, Pre-natal, Trigger Point and Hot Stone. Hand and Stone Facial treatments are performed by licensed estheticians and tailored to each individual’s needs or skin concerns. The spa carries full lines of Dermalogica products, as well as the ClarityRx Clinical Skin Care line. Hand & Stone also offers exfoliations, including dermabrasions and peels, as well as professional hair removal, aromatherapy, scalp massage, hot towel foot exfoliation, cold stone face massage and hand therapy. Containing over a dozen brand new private and spacious therapy rooms, Hand & Stone, Brookhaven, will open with ten professional massage therapists/ estheticians and four front desk employees. According to Lambert, the staff will train

at the site Jan. 9-13 and be ready to welcome customers on Jan. 14. As business grows, the local spa has the capacity to employ 32 therapists. The Brookhaven franchise will have a grand opening celebration a few weeks after its soft opening next weekend and the date will be announced through local media. The excitement already began building Thursday when Women’s Soccer Olympics Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd of New Jersey, the new national spokesperson for Hand & Stone and Facial Spa, visited the Brookhaven site to shoot a commercial in the new spa. Lloyd has also been a longtime loyal customer of the spa. Lambert said the film crew was at the spa from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Asked if she had a part in the commercial, Lambert laughed. “You might recognize my

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braced the challenge of gaining knowledge and reflecting on both the spirit and reality of King’s accomplishments in today’s society. Penncrest High School Chamber Ensemble led by musical director Antoinette Lyons will perform. The repeat engagement of

the 30-some strong instrumental musicians is a reflection of students’ enthusiasm to participate and appreciation by those attending. T he formal program closes with a benediction and the singing of “We Shall Overcome,” an ode to tradition, solidar-

ity and the continued reminder there is still a need for justice. The Media Area Branch NAACP will host light refreshments and provide an opportunity for camaraderie at the renovated Fellowship Hall in the church’s lower level. All participants invite

the public, from all surrounding communities, to attend this program. It will serve as tribute to a great American leader and icon of the 20th century, as well as motivation to revitalize the interest and activism in the causes of Dr. King’s dream.

before assuming the helm at Elwyn in 1991. Cornelius earned an English degree from the FROM PAGE 1 University of PennsylServices and was director vania and graduate and of the Delaware County Hu- doctoral degrees in social man Services Department work from Bryn Mawr Col-

lege where she was an administrator and teacher before being hired by Delaware County in 1978. She and her husband of more than 50 years, re t i red der mat olog is t Dr. Chalmers Cornelius,

raised t wo daughters, Grace and Sara, now married with families. Elwyn was founded in 1852 and is recognized as a national leader and innovator in caring for children and adults with in-

tellectual disabilities and behavioral health challenges. Headquartered in Middletown, Elwyn employs 2,700 people and cares for more than 13,000 children and adults in a four-state region.

Hand & Stone, Brookhaven, will be open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mon.Fri.; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat.; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. Appointments are currently being accepted and walk-ins are always welcome. For more information, call 610-3403190 or 786-422-3625. or visit www.handandstone. com/ or “like” Hand & Stone Spa Brookhaven on Facebook.

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Sheriff’s office warns residents of scam calls The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has received a renewed round of complaints from county residents that resemble a recurring nationwide telephone scam. The scammers in two calls Dec. 29 told residents that they were deputies from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and had the person’s name. The recipients were told there was an emergency and to call the Sheriff’s Office – leaving a telephone number (but in reality not the Sheriff’s Office number).

In other variants the callers have claimed to be court workers, IRS or FBI Agents, or even the U.S. Marshal Service. The caller will often say that sheriffs, marshals, or someone in law enforcement, is on the way to their home to arrest them for failing to satisfy a warrant, settle a debt, pay taxes, or for missing or ignoring a jury duty summons. The calls often are received from a “spoofed” number that may actually display as the correct office number on the caller ID. The caller will usually

use a fictitious name and badge number (a recent caller identified himself as Lt. Jackson from our office). The con artist then tells the victim to call another number where they can satisfy the reason for the call, typically by paying over the phone via credit card, or in other variants, by sending money cards to an address. Delco Sheriff Mary McFall Hopper wants county residents to know that her office will never ask for personal information, for payment of fines, or to settle warrants, or other court

matters over the telephone. The scam is successful at times because the caller takes advantage of the victim’s desire to comply with law enforcement and the courts. In the meantime, anyone can call the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at 610-891-4296 if they have any concerns. Please note that the Sheriff’s Office does not call or e-mail people to demand money or threaten arrest - ever. All official notices will come in the U.S. Mail on official stationery. General tips to avoid

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There is ‘No Place for Hate’ in Rose Tree Media schools By Leslie Krowchenko For Digital First Media

Although the approach is different at each grade level, the principals of Rose Tree Media’s six schools have a unified mindset regarding the children under their care. As noted in a recent presentation to the school board, “we believe that we provide the environment that allows each of our students to gain the skills and confidence to change the world.”

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T he PowerPoint followed remarks in November by several parents who spoke about a rise in hate speech and intolerance in the wake of the presidential election. In a letter to parents and the community, Superintendent Jim Wigo noted the district is committed to the “No Place for Hate” positive behavior initiative and encouraged participation in a short survey to help identify specific areas that may need to be addressed. “ T he distr ict works

with families to help children navigate the sometimes very rough waters on their voyage to adulthood,” he said. The core strategies of creating a personalized env ironment, teaching pro-social behavior, celebrating and providing student support are K-12 approaches, said Indian Lane Elementary School principal John Reid. At the elementary level, those goals are underlined with morning meetings, pride assemblies, guidance lessons and

reinforcing the “Ready, Respectful & Responsible” motto. “The guidance lessons, for example, are tailored to convey ideas for each grade level,” said Rose Tree Elementary School Principal Dr. Jenny Richardson. “They provide one-on-one support.” As middle schoolers, students gain personalization through teaming in large and small groups, allowing them to feel a connectedness to their new environment, said Springton

Lake Principal Dr. Bob Salladino. A fourth R, Resilient, is added to the list of positive behavior support concepts and students are named as Spartans of the Month and Silver Spartans. “We take a restorative approach,” he added. “Students learn that their actions impact others and we identify ways to improve situations.” While the same basic values are taught at the high school, they are conveyed in a number of ad-

ditional ways. Personalized environments are achieved through scheduling to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff, stressing relationships among teens and adults as the fifth R and supporting students with guidance counselors, teacher teams and administrators. “ We celebrate w ith honor roll, honor societies, REVIVE awards and pride day,” said principal Ralph Harrison. “They all lead to toward the ultimate celebration – graduation.”

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Business association honors Williamson College of Trades Williamson College of the Trades was named the 2016 Business of the Year by the Middletown Township Business and Professional Association at its holiday luncheon at Neumann University’s Mirenda Center recently. Williamson was chosen because of its support of the business community and contributions to the

overall quality of life in the township. MBPA President Bill Tyson said, “We can always count on Williamson College of the Trades to provide support for worthy causes and the college’s property and historic buildings are themselves a tremendous asset for the township. Williamson has grown and adapted over the years, ex-

panding its programs to meet changing needs, but it has always remained true to its core values.” Greg Lindemuth, Williamson’s executive vice president and MBPA board member, who accepted the award on behalf of Williamson, said, “It is an honor for us to be recognized for our support and service to Middletown Township. Service

is one of our core values and we take it very seriously. Our “It is an honor effort to support our com- for us to be munity is ongoing and inrecognized for cludes such things as helping out at the township’s an- our support nual Community Day, using and service to our trade programs in com- Middletown munity service projects, and our Service Week in which Township.” students, faculty, and staff MBPA President Bill Tyson spend one week serving area nonprofits.”

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By: S. J. Young Health News Syndicate HNS – Over 2.2 Million doses of a new sex pill for men have already been shipped this year. The product has brought in record sales, and analysts predict demand will continue to swell as men across the country are placing new orders every day. There are very good reasons why sales are exploding. Perhaps the biggest is that men report higher libido and a much better ability to get and keep erections. Stamina during sex is higher too. It also helps that it’s much more affordable than the available pharmaceutical options. According to their head of product development, Mark Anderson, “We knew this product was a winner, but it took off way faster than expected. Men keep telling us it works when other products don’t.” The product is called JackedUp, and initial users are thrilled. Ken S., a 78 year old from Phoenix says, “My wife and I were both sexually vibrant until I had prostate cancer. After my surgery we tried everything my doctor recommended but nothing worked. Within a few weeks of taking JackedUp, everything has been functioning beautifully and we’ve been riding high ever since!”

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got into me…she loves it as much as I do!”

Backed By Impressive Clinical Studies JackedUp is designed to block the negative effects of estrogen while boosting testosterone. It does this through two active ingredients that are backed by impressive clinical studies. In one 12-week study, men between 43 and 70 years old took the active T-boosting ingredient in JackedUp. These men saw major improvement in their sex lives. They reported more orgasms, sexual drive and number of erections. These same participants even quadrupled their sexual activity! The estrogen-blocking ingredient in JackedUp is also well studied and very impressive. It’s a critical part of the formula because men convert larger amounts of testosterone into estrogen as they age. This leads to increased fat gain, lower libido, and a major drop in bedroom performance. Blocking the enzyme that causes this helps men avoid these issues.

How It’s Giving Men Better Sex The company’s Head of Product Development, Steve Player, says, “Our research team found men’s bodies respond to an increase in testosterone by raising estrogen too. This cancels out the big beneﬁts they should see from upping their ‘T’. It’s a major reason men don’t feel anything when they try most T-boosting products.” That’s why JackedUp was formulated to break down estrogen molecules. This leaves men with more freetestosterone, which is what boosts sex drive and performance. Mr. Player adds, “Our research shows blocking the rise in estrogen is essential. It’s the big reason JackedUp delivers in the area of male sexual performance where other products fall short.” Company ofﬁcials believe this is the big reason JackedUp has sparked such a frenzy of sales.

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Rose Tree Media School District teachers Sandra Lin, left, and Phoebe Simmington were finalists as Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year. By Leslie Krowchenko For Digital First Media MIDDLETOWN >> Like actors who dislike competing against their colleagues for awards, Rose Tree Media School District teachers Sandra Lin and Phoebe Simmington did not relish the idea of contending against other educators as Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year. Meeting their fellow finalists, however, personified the privilege. Lin, who teaches all levels of Mandarin Chinese at Penncrest High School, and Simmington, a sixth-grade math teacher at Springton Lake Middle School, were among the 12 individuals ultimately considered for the recognition. The presentation to Michael Soskil, an elementary school teacher in the Wallenpaupack Area School District, capped a three-day event in Hershey. “We really got to know one another and it reinforced what an important job we are doing,” said Simmington. “We were among equals and one of us was picked as the speaker.” Co-sponsored by the

Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania chapter of the National State Teacher of the Year, the award honors the individual’s achievements inside and outside the classroom. Nominations are made by educators, parents, students, and community members. Applicants are required to provide a resume, three letters of recommendation and essays outlining their philosophy of education and inspiration to become a teacher. The submissions were considered through three rounds of deliberation. Rose Tree Media’s representatives took different paths to their vocations. Simmington, a graduate of the University of Delaware with a master’s in math education from Widener University, has been in the classroom for 18 years. Her father taught French at Strath Haven High School and his interaction with his students motivated her to have like relationships. “He would see them at other times, such as athletic events and talent shows, and still hears from some of them once a year,” she said.

“I would like to have a similar rapport.” Lin’s journey involved geographic and academic turns. A native of Taiwan, she moved to the United States in 1990 and earned a degree in business from Temple University. After working in the field, she turned to education, earning a Masters from West Chester University while teaching ESL in the Philadelphia School District. Lin joined the Penncrest staff in 2010. “I was making a lot of money in business, but I wasn’t happy,” she said. “The teachers I met in Philadelphia had nothing to work with, but they were strong-willed and determined and created a wonderful community.” Both enjoy the opportunity to connect with the youngest individuals in their buildings. While Lin teaches the spectrum from level one-AP, ninth-12th grade, all of Simmington’s students are making their first transition to a new school. “They are still very impressionable – they may be in sixth grade, but they are TEACHERS » PAGE 5

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Expert advice on resume writing in March Joseph’s People Central Delco at Media Presbyterian Church’s Hassler Chapel, 30 East Baltimore Ave., Media, will feature “Resumes” as its theme for the month of March. Resume writing has changed over the years and can be very subjective. In this rapidly changing job market, your resume must stand out to capture the attention of potential employers! Join in a workshop March 7, from 7-8:30 p.m. According to Lisa Verzella, an account executive with Monarch Staffing for eight years and a member of the JPCD Steering Committee, hiring managers may spend just 6 seconds looking at a resume before deciding whether the appli-

cant is worth further consideration! Also, it’s possible that an automated tracking system will be used on your resume first, and it may not even make it to the hiring staff. This is so disheartening after all of the hard work that goes into that document! But, wait…don’t lose hope! Verzella will share her expert tips on how to make your resume stand out from the pack and move it to the “review by a human” pile, increasing your odds of landing that interview! Did you know that JPCD has an active, free forum on LinkedIn? To become part of it, search for “Joseph’s People of Central Delaware County-Free Job Search

Group” through the LinkedIn directory. Send a request to join the group, and an email will be sent to you confirming your membership. Shared on the page are job postings; information about upcoming meetings and events; tips and strategies, to increase the effectiveness of the search; strategies to deal with stress; and success stories from “graduates” who share their firsthand experience. JPCD at Media Presbyterian’s Hassler Chapel can be accessed front the Baltimore Avenue side, to the left of the main door, or around back on Church Street, from the back door up the stairs. For information, phone 610-5663944, ext. 22

MIDDLETOWN

Flames cause heavy damage to home Staff Report

F lames roared through a township home in the early-morning hours of New Year’s Day, causing heavy damage, but no serious injuries were reported.

MIDDLETOWN >>

Fire crews were called to the home in the 500 block of Old Forge Road just before 1 a.m. They were greeted by heavy flames shooting from the structure. Everyone inside managed to get out safely, but six people are now without a home

after flames inflicted heavy damage. Reports indicate one firefighter was treated for a minor burn at the scene. There is no word as yet on a possible cause for the fire. The blaze remains under investigation.

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HEADstrong neighbors go to court They want to stop planned respite home for cancer patients and their caregivers By Rick Kauffman rkauffman@21st-centurymedia.com @Kauffee_DT on Twitter

More hurdles remain for HEADstrong as its would-be neighbors continue to try and halt temporary housing for cancer patients and their caregivers in Swarthmore. Neighbors of the proposed HEADstrong respite home are now suing both Swarthmore Borough Council and HEADstrong, claiming that the group’s request for use of the Chester Road house did not meet the proper criteria under the federal Fair Housing Act. The appeal of the December decision by borough council, which gave the go-ahead for the group to purchase 200 S. Chester Road as the second location of Nick’s House, a short-term living residence for cancer patients, was filed Wednesday by James Bryne, an attorney representing a group of homeowners from eight Swarthmore residences.

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Requests for comment from some of the neighbors were declined. Claims that Swarthmore Borough Council “erred and abused its discretion when it approved HEADstrong’s request for accommodation under the Fair Housing Act” was top among the charges by “affected property owners.” The HEADstrong Foundation, headquar tered in Ridley Township, was granted an accommodation in September to utilize the existing house as a temporary residence under the FHA by the borough planning commission, acting as the Accommodation Request Review Board. The house is located in the RB Residential Zoning District. Cheryl Colleluori, president of the foundation, explained to council that the seven-bedroom stone house would be used as a temporary residence for up to seven disabled cancer patients and their caregivers, with occupancy not to exceed 14 at any time. Neighbors appealed to

the borough in September, claiming the quasi-independent review board had not proved HEADstrong had met criteria required for an accommodation, nor did their request fall under the guidelines of the FHA. One neighbor, Lisa Feehery, wrote an op-ed that ran in the Daily Times in December in which she called HEADstrong’s mission “admirable,” and clarified that residents aren’t opposed to cancer patients finding residence in Swarthmore. Instead, she said the request for accommodation to remain RB zoned was where the fault lay. “Being properly zoned as to its proposed use (such as ‘commercial’ or ‘institutional’) creates an obligation to install safeguards for the vulnerable, sick, out-of-town residents, such as ADA accessibility and fire suppression,” Feehery wrote. “But, an ‘accommodation’ treats this institution housing lots of people just as it would treat a private family, with no oversight of any kind.” In December, borough council denied the appeal and granted HEADstrong the accommodation under a list of conditions that included a limit on occupants, the installation of a handicapped ramp, a professional parking plan and

CLIFTON HEIGHTS

Woman delivers Delco’s 1st baby of 2017 He was wonderful and so were the nurses,” new mom Campbell said. Evelyn weighed in at 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. She is Campbell’s first child. “She is such a blessing; I couldn’t have asked for a better New Year’s gift,” mom said. Crozer-Chester Medical Center also had a special delivery on New Year’s day – baby girl Ariyia Ja’yae Crump. Mom LaJia Evans, of Chester, delivered her daughter at 5:01 a.m. Ariyia also came into the world early; she was due on Jan. 24. “I was supposed to celebrate New Year’s Eve at a pajama party, but I had a labor party instead,” Evans joked. “I was so excited to have her, as was her big sister Aniylah, who kept saying, ‘She’s so cute!’” Marisa Campbell intends to bring her newborn daughter into the family tradition as soon as she is old enough, so it won’t be long before Evelyn gets to enjoy dinner and fireworks to celebrate not only New Year’s Eve, but her birthday as well. In the meantime, Campbell thanked her DCMH medical team and her

mom, Denice Campbell, for standing by her throughout Evelyn’s birth. “My mom was in the delivery room the whole time and stayed for another hour-and-a-half afterward,” Campbell says. “She loved being there and thanked Dr. Troy for the experience.” DCMH and Crozer are members of the CrozerKeystone Health System. Crozer-Keystone’s maternity care services deliver nearly 3,700 babies each year.

not just for the 45 minutes I have them in class.” The state-level recognition is a distinction both FROM PAGE 4 women will always cherso elementary and love to ish, but in many ways the learn,” she said. “I like get- acknowledgement by those ting to know them as kids, with whom they engage on

a daily basis is the most rewarding. “My principal (Ralph Harrison) pulled up a seat right next to me and looked me in the eye to tell me,” said Lin. “To be voted by my peers was the highest honor.”

Special to the Times UPPER DARBY >> Marisa Campbell is accustomed to spending New Year’s Eve at a family dinner at the South Street Diner, followed by fireworks at Penn’s Landing. However, this year Campbell provided her own fireworks, making the arrival of 2017 pretty memorable with a celebration of her own - with the first baby born in Delaware County in the new year. Campbell, a Clif ton Heights resident, delivered Delaware County’s first baby of the New Year – Evelyn Milani Campbell – at 12:21 a.m. at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill. Little Evelyn wasn’t due to make her entrance until Jan. 8, but at 4 a.m. on Dec. 31, Campbell woke up in considerable pain. By 5:45 a.m. her water broke and she made her way to DCMH. However, after nearly 18 hours of labor with no progression in dilation, Campbell’s delivering obstetrician, Dr. Steven Troy, decided a C-section would be best for both mom and baby. “Dr. Troy prepared me and helped me get through the procedure.

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This is the South Chester Road, Swarthmore, residence that HEADstrong aims to turn into a temporary home for cancer patients and their families. various safety precautions. Collelouri called the decision “monumental” following council’s ruling on Dec. 20. “We’ve done everything right and we’ve been very open and honest from early back in July,” Collelouri said after the ruling. “This has been a very long, almost six-month, process, so we’re really happy to take the next stop forward.” Wednesday’s appeal by the Swarthmore neighbors is now the next step up the ladder, filed in Common Pleas Court in Media. Ja ne Bi l l i n g s , t he Swarthmore Borough manager, said Thursday evening that HEADstrong had met the various criteria under the Fair Housing Art to

fulfill the need for an accommodation. “ T he reg ular meeting of borough council is this Monday, and lawsuits can be discussed in public hearings,” Billings said. Council President David Grove said the lawsuit would be mentioned in the regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, but further action is now left up to court. “Borough council is now a defendant, so we will do nothing with respect to this matter within the borough,” Grove said. “The only action borough has at this point is determining that HEADstrong has met the conditions it agreed to.” Christine Reuther, the

at tor ney representing HE A Dstrong, said the group would respond to the appeal “in normal course.” “This is the start of what could be a long process,” Reuther said. “We’ll evaluate whether we remove this to federal court.” Grove explained that the removal process, which is under the discretion of the defendants — borough council and HEADstrong — could decide to move the case from Common Pleas Court into federal court, since the case itself deals with a federal statute, the Fair Housing Act. “T he (federal) court there (in Philadelphia) then decides if it was properly removed and they can decide to send it back,” Grove said. However, Grove added he was comfortable with the decision based on the evidence that was presented to borough council. “We had a fair hearing with both sides able to present evidence and arguments they wanted to make with as much time as they needed,” Grove said. “We came to a conclusion that was thoughtful under our understanding of the law and the facts presented by the parties. We felt we acted appropriately, fairly, properly, and we’ll live by those decisions.”

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MFCU announces John D. Unangst Leadership Award BROOMALL >> Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) announced the establishment of the John D. Unangst Leadership Award to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the FMFCU President and CEO. Under his stewardship, Unangst has led the growth of FMFCU from one branch and less than $1 million in assets to 40 branches and $1 billion in assets. In addition, FMFCU currently has 350 employees as compared to three in 1976. The Leadership Award will be presented annually

John D. Unangst to an FMFCU team member who exemplifies tremendous leadership, integrity, collaboration, and community involvement. “The board of direc-

tors, management team, and employees congratulate John Unangst on his 40th anniversary as president and CEO,” said Patrick Killian, FMFCU chairman of the board. “It is only natural his incredible leadership and contributions to the community are recognized with an annual award to an FMFCU employee demonstrating these same outstanding qualities.” Unangst is a graduate of Penn State University and was a decorated captain in the U.S. Army.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017

FAITH

The possibilities of a new life are beyond what you can even imagine In the Bible, God told Moses that the people of Israel were on the verge of having a new beginning… a brand new start. They were on the threshold of Catherine entering the GalassoPromised Vigorito Land. Columnist God said the land was good and spacious, and it would be flowing with milk and honey (Exodus 3:8). The potential and possibilities of a new life was beyond anything they had ever encountered, experienced, or could have even imagined. But before entering the Land of Canaan Moses sent twelve spies to explore the land to see what they were up against. When the spies returned, the fearful, negative account from ten of the 12 spies was that the Canaanites were huge, eightfoot giants. Plus, there were locked gates and high walls that were impenetrable. However, the other two spies, Caleb and Joshua, had different mind-sets. They saw the beauty, the splendor, and the wonder of the Promised Land. And they believed that

they should go forward into the land. They were focused on God, not the giants, for God had already promised the land to them, and God urged them to go and take it. Caleb stilled the people and said, “Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it” (Numbers 13:30). He remembered how God had displayed His power before. God brought the plagues on Egypt. He recalled how God parted the Red Sea. And Caleb had faith that God would go before them and help them once again. Regardless of what the negative reports said, Caleb trusted God and His word. So Caleb continued to appeal wholeheartedly to those who doubted, “Do not rebel against the Lord. Do not be afraid of the people of the land. We will swallow them up. The Lord is with us” (Numbers 14:6-9). But the people were fearful and full of uncertainty about the future. They didn’t believe. Paralyzed by the thought of facing those giants, they decided to turn away, forfeiting their opportunity to go forth. Thus, they returned to life wandering in the wilderness. Yet, Caleb did not settle

or give up on his dream. He never doubted God’s goodness to fulfill His promise. Years later, God guided the people back to the same river’s edge. God told Joshua that he would be the one to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 31:23). Joshua was nearly eighty years old, yet he was very strong (Joshua 14:10-11). And, indeed, Joshua led Caleb and the Israelites victoriously across the Jordan River to the Promised Land. Their new life was beyond what they could even imagine. Moreover, because of Caleb’s faithfulness, all of his descendants also inherited the land. Is there something in your life that is stopping you from walking into your miracle? Maybe you are fearful, uncertain or unhappy because of challenging situations. But, take heart, there is nothing that you are facing right now, that God cannot change for the better. • Just as God restored the sight of the blind beggar, (Luke 18: 35-43) He can give back to you what was lost. Therefore, leave the hurts behind and move onward. Don’t let anything get you off course.

• As God gave emotional and spiritual healing to the woman at the well, (John 4: 7-26) He can bring health and healing to you. So stay hopeful. Stay positive. Look to God for what can be in your future, for He is renewing your strength. • And as Daniel was protected from the hungry lions, (Daniel 6:22) God will never leave or forsake you. Hence, pray and keep doing what’s right in the Lord’s sight, as God and His angels are guiding you to success. You’re not going to constantly struggle. So daily, guard your mind and do not allow negative thoughts to take hold. Silence the destructive voices in your head that may be reminding you of your shortcomings, all the times you tried and failed, the defeats and the regrets. You have the courage and strength to overcome any obstacles and can still live a life for which you are passionate. You can achieve your dreams. Thus, with an optimistic state of mind, open your eyes to the amazing possibilities around you. There is a new beginning in front of you. For, soon, you are going to see God’s favor come to pass.

My daughter loves to do craft projects. So a few weeks before Christmas, she asked me, “Mommy, what do you want me to make you for Christmas?” Since my daughter has a new pottery wheel, I suggested, “Why don’t you create for me a ceramic fruit bowl?” My daughter smiled with glee, and started immediately on her pottery project. When Christmas morning came, my daughter proudly handed me a small, beautifully wrapped gift. I beamed and said, “Thank you, honey.” And I hugged her. Since the box was small and lightweight, I contemplated to myself, “I guess she didn’t make the pottery bowl.” Carefully, I unwrapped the gift; however, in spite of my thoughts, to my surprise, it was a fruit bowl. It was smaller than I visualized and a different design than I had envisioned. But the bowl was colorfully painted, beautiful and perfect, nonetheless. In reality, I received what I asked for, yet it was not in the package or the design that I thought it would come in. Often, life can be like that. God will give you the desires of your heart, but they won’t always show

up the way you think they should. Yet, like my Christmas gift from my creative daughter, they will be perfect, nonetheless. In this wonderful, New Year, greater joys and blessings are going to come to you. Miracles are waiting to happen. Your breakthrough is near. And your hopes and dreams are within reach. You must persevere. God is with you; God loves you, and like a waterfall, His love for you runs free. The door to your future is open. So do not be afraid to live your best life possible, to pursue your passions, to be who you are…the unique, extraordinary individual that you were created to be. God has a Promised Land and a destination of victory in store for you. And the possibilities of a new life are beyond what you can even imagine. Have a blessed 2017 … it’s a New Year! Email Catherine GalassoVigorito at cgv@ anewyouworldwide.com. To order a copy of her new book, “The Open Window, 8 Weeks to Creating an Extraordinary Life,” visit www.anewyouworldwide. com or bookstores nationwide.

65 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP

Notre Dame Class of 1951 held 65th reunion Twenty-three women gathered together in December to celebrate their 65th high school reunion from Notre Dame High School for girls, formerly located on Manchester Avenue in Moylan. The day started with the Notre Dame Class of 1951 attending 10 a.m. Mass at Nativity BVM Church in Media. Father John Jagodzinki celebrated the Mass while his sister Nancy Jagodzinki Borkowski, Class of 1951, was in attendance. Mary Lou McGeehan was the cantor, Sister Kathleen Leary participated in the Liturgy, and Sister Marie Francine (Margaret Campbell ), Nancy Borkowski, and Betty Schmucker carried up the gifts. Sister Barbara Ann (Barbara English) read the general intercessions. After Mass, a group picture was taken on the altar. After leaving the church, the alumna attended a luncheon at the Iron Hill Brewery on State Street in Media. Upon arriving, there was a blue and gold poster board, Notre Dame’s colors, featuring each graduate’s high school pictures from their 1951 yearbook. The poster board also had a picture of Notre Dame High School, the invitation from graduation, the chapel, the grounds and even the school buses. The poster board was created by Debbie Schmucker, the daughter-in-law of Betty Schmucker. The women topped off the day with a one block walk to the Media Theater where they watched “The Christmas Story.” This class of 1951 has been meeting each other for lunch four times a year for the past thirty years.

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Imago Dei Metropolitan Community Church: 1223 Middletown Road, Glen Mills, holds Silent Meditation 3 p.m. Sundays. The gatherings are an opportunity to silently reflect for up to one hour on spiritual principles that are especially appropriate for those who are in recovery or seeking healing. For information, call 610-358-1716 or Pastor@ImagoDeiMCC.org Media Church of Christ: 423 Jackson St., has thousands of clothing items available for free until gone. Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, and at 7 p.m. Wednes-

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Pictured at their 65th reunion are Notre Dame alumna, left to right, front row: Betty (Burdsall) Schmucker; Emma (Fromal) Maginnis; Barabara (English) Sister Barbara Ann; Margaret (Connell) Potzman; Sally (DeMeglio) Slawter; Gloria (Christi) Pezick; and Mary Lou (Degnan) McGeehan, Second Row: Eileen (Robinson) McFassel; Joan (Molko) Binder; Anna (LeDoux) Wilson; Wanda (Hayes) Towson; Mary (Carmichael) McMenamin; Mary Donahue (Retired USMC); Margaret Campbell – Sister Marie Francine; and Lioba (Weber) Costigan, Third Row: Nancy (Jagodzinski) Borkowski; Barbara (Glenn) Brown; Dolores O’Malley; Margaret (Hearn) Hearn; Kathleen Leary – Sister Michael Eileen; and Father John Jagodzinki

days. Anyone is welcome. Christ United Methodist Church: 600 E. Dutton Mill Road, Brookhaven. The church’s food pantry is open 11 a.m.-noon the fourth Wednesday of each month. Community dinners are held from 5:30-7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month. There are no dinners in July, August, November or December. For information, call 610-874-1270 or visit www. christumcbrookhaven.com. Second Baptist Church of Media: 400 E. State St., holds Bible study classes on Wednesday from 10:30-11:45 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. The text is “Distorted Images of God,” instructed by Pastor Warren D. Mays. Contact Pastor Mays if you plan to attend the morning or evening class at 610-565-0660 or wdmays@aol.com Resurrection Life Church: The Church Street Thrift Shop opens 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the first and second Saturdays of each month, September through June. The shop has clothing for all ages, housewares, shoes, baby items and more. The Church Street Thrift Shop is an outreach ministry of Resurrection Life Church. Donations of clothing and household items can be dropped off during shop hours or by calling 610-876-4062 for an appointment. St. Joseph’s Church: Concord Road, Aston, holds Adult Scripture Study from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. This year’s topics are the letters

of St. Paul to the Philippians, Colossians, Ephesians and the two letters to the Thessalonians. In these letters of encouragement, correction, and instruction written from prison, Paul lovingly inspires and offers challenges to greater discipleship. The classes offer greater understanding and in depth DVD presentations by scripture scholars. Cost of $20 includes a study guide. The class runs seven weeks with a break in Advent for optional study of the infancy narratives of Luke and Matthew, then resumes for an additional six weeks. For information, contact Ms. Maugeri at c.maugeri@comcast.net or 610-494-4358. Victory Over The World Baptist Church: The church holds its MLK In-Service Fellowship from noon-5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, with activities, projects, lunch, treats and fun for all ages. For information, visit www. victoryovertheworld-sfmbc.org or call 610-364-3360. Healing Rooms of Delaware County: opens at its new location, New Hope Christian Church, 551 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall, on Monday, Jan. 23. Healing Rooms is open every Monday night from 7:30-9 except holidays. The services are free and all are welcome. For information, call 484-422-8145. Joseph’s People Central Delco: welcomes Lisa Verzella for a workshop

on resume writing from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Media Presbyterian Church’s Hassler Chapel, 30 E. Baltimore Pike. Verzella, an Account Executive with Monarch Staffing for eight years and a member of the JPCD Steering Committee, shares her expert tips on how to make your resume stand out from the pack and move it to the “review by a human” pile, increasing your odds of landing that interview. JPCD has an active, free forum on LinkedIn? To become part of it, search for “Joseph’s People of Central Delaware County-Free Job Search Group” through the LinkedIn directory. Send a request to join the group; a confirmation email will be sent. Drexel Hill United Methodist Church: 600 Burmont Road, Drexel Hill, has begun a new outreach program: Project Reach, Service, Care. A free, catered community lunch along with a free clothing and hygiene-products cupboard are provided 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the fourth Saturday of every month, at the church. All are welcome. First Baptist Church of Oakeola: 600 W. Oak Lane, Glenolden, hosts zumba classes 6-7 p.m.

every Monday and Wednesday. Cost is $7. For information, visit www.oakeola.compassionministries.com or call 610-5835277. First United Methodist Church: 350 W. State St., Media, offers a free yoga for beginners class 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Donations welcome. For information, call 610-566-3172 or visit www.mediamethodist.org Glenolden Church: 200 S. MacDade Blvd., Glenolden, hosts Glen Cafe and Flea Market. The Coffee House Cafe features new Christian bands 7-10 p.m. each Friday. The flea market is held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. New vendors welcome. Bring your own table. For more information, call 610-659-7362. Prospect Park United Methodist Church: Holds Mom’s Morning Out nursery school for ages 18 months and up 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Wednesday and Friday. Cost is $15 per day. Activities include crafts, music, circle time and organized play. For information and registration, call 484-540-3132. Norwood United Methodist Church: Chester Pike and West Ridley Avenue. Little Blessings Christian Preschool is a parttime, Christian preschool, holds classes 9 a.m.-noon MondayFriday, for ages 3-5. The school recommends a 3 day or 5 day program, but is flexible and

works with parents’ schedules. Enrollment is open throughout the year until reaching maximum capacity. For information, call 610-583-4780 or email norwoodlittleblessings@yahoo.com St. Luke CC Fellowship Hall: 320 Tilghman St., Chester, has new line dancing classes from 6-8 p.m. Mondays. Cost is $7. Come out and join the fun with beginner and intermediate dances. For information, 610876-5197. Woodlyn Baptist Church: MacDade Boulevard and School Lane, Woodlyn, has started a new season of Sunday School with new classes for ages 2 through 102! Classes start Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Children’s Church meets during the 11 a.m. worship service to explore Biblical teachings and have snacks. Girls’ and Boys’ clubs also resume Sunday at 6:30 p.m. G.E.M.S. (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) and C.S.B. (Christian Service Brigade) are for girls and boys in grades 1-12. Bring friends and enjoy team building, fun activities, crafts, life skills, achievement badges, service projects, sports, outdoor activities, mentoring and Bible lessons. For information, call 610-833-5577 or visit www. woodlynbaptist.org, www.facebook.com/woodlynbaptistchurch or follow the church on Twitter @ WoodlynBaptist

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A new year but same old Harrisburg Call it Harrisburg’s own version of “Groundhog Day.” You know, the classic Bill Murray flick based on the annual blowout in Punxsutawney where the world’s most famous prognosticating rodent predicts whether or not we will have an early spring. In the movie, Murray plays a weatherman less than thrilled with his assignment, only to find he wakes up every day re-living his very own Groundhog Day nightmare. Yes, the old gang gathered once again this week in Harrisburg. Oh, there were a couple of new faces as the 201st legislative session kicked off with the swearing-in of the new Legislature, one of the nation’s largest and most expensive ruling bodies. Michael Corr is the new state representative for the 150th House District in Montgomery County. Republican Alex Charlton, R-165, faces the daunting task of replacing longtime Springfield state Rep. Bill Adolph, who retired last fall. Adolph just happened to be chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. In other words, his fingerprints were all over the state’s budget every year. The loss of Adolph, along with the slew of other veteran members of the Delaware County delegation in recent years, not only means less clout for southeastern Pennsylvania. It means less money. On the Democratic side, the 159th District will again be represented by a Kirkland, just not the one who has been their man in Harrisburg for the past two decades. Rep. Bryan Kirkland was sworn in, taking the place of his uncle, Thaddeus Kirkland, who is now mayor of Chester. Other than that, the Legislature looks pretty much the same — very Republican. Voters in November retained the GOP majorities in both the House and Senate. The numbers in the House are 121 Republicans and 82 Democrats. The margin in the Senate is 34 Republicans and 16 Democrats. The issues they will face will look familiar as well. The state continues to bleed red ink, staring into the abyss of a deficit that likely will zoom over $600 million; two perennially challenged public employee pension plans that are $60 billion in the red, a “ticking time bomb” that threatens the bottom line of every school district in the county; lousy bond ratings, making the idea of raising revenue an even steeper uphill task; and a sagging fiscal reputation nationally.

The news is not getting better on the bottom line side. The most recent projections from the state Department of Revenue released this week show General Fund Revenue running nearly 4 percent behind expected totals. And of course, Gov. Tom Wolf and Republicans in the Legislature are bracing for their annual tug of war over taxes and education spending. The governor will deliver his third budget address Feb. 7, ironically just a few days after Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow. Expect the shadow of fiscal peril to hang heavily over Harrisburg. There is, however, one thing that will look different in the state capital. Rep. Leslie Acosta will not be there. The Philadelphia Democrat had been clinging to her seat despite pleading guilty to a federal embezzlement charge, something that somehow had managed to remain under the radar for months. But instead of resigning her seat after entering the plea, Acosta instead stuck around, collecting her check and state benefits. Incredulously, she even won re-election, running unopposed. She was able to do that — and continue collecting her $85,000-a-year salary — because Pennsylvania law does not bar public officials charged with a felony from office until after their case is complete. In other words, after they are sentenced. Acosta is still awaiting sentencing, but she did resign her seat this week. Hopefully it’s the last time such a clear flouting of the public will take place in Harrisburg. That’s because lawmakers, in a rare show of respect for the taxpayers who installed them in office, this week made it easier to drum out public officials convicted of certain crimes. Under new House rules, a member of the Legislature who enters a plea, or is found guilty of a crime related to office or that would interfere with the ability to do the job, would immediately be targeted for expulsion. The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Ethics Committee would have the power to authorize a request to have the offending member given the boot. The expulsion matter would then appear on the voting calendar for the next scheduled session day of the Legislature. The move passed the House in a 167-32 vote. Good for them. Now get to work on those budget and pension issues.

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Prerequisites for academic success Sometimes a child’s academic success is most influenced by non-academic abilities. Prior to achieving academic success, a child needs to master prerequisite soft skills before learning can be achieved. Children learn these skills from the responsible adults in their lives, and Dr. Joe Giampalmi without those skills, academic Conversations success is often In Education elusive. Prerequisites for academic success in the new year include: • Daily attendance: Children miss learning opportunities every day they miss school. Children do get sick and life happens, but the habit of daily attendance is a skill for lifetime success. Adults who regularly miss work are soon unemployed. Some children manipulate parents into letting them stay home from school for unacceptable reasons such as they are tired. Adults frequently go to work tired, tired from caring for their children. Student achievement is directly correlated to student attendance. Chronic absenteeism challenges relationships with teachers and other students, and attendance problems that manifest in elementary grades usually become academic debilitating. • Commitment: Children cannot be academically successful without developing determination to learn and succeed. Academic achievement and any type of life success is a lifetime habit. Children learn commitment from accepting family responsibilities, developing a reading and writing habit, practicing and studying academic skills and completing out-of-school responsibilities. Children also

learn commitment from sports and activities. Commitment within a family includes sharing household responsibilities and being available to help other family members. Learning any worthwhile academic skill requires commitment and persistence. Steve Jobs showed commitment when his first two computer companies failed, and he was determined to be successful. Abraham Lincoln showed commitment by running for office after a series of political and personal failures. • Positive attitude: Another necessary lifetime skills that precedes academic learning is approaching life and new experiences with the attitude that daily events and relationships will be successful. A positive attitude makes people happier and more optimistic; positive people attract similar people. Positive thoughts also reduce worry time and negative thinking. Studies correlate happy thinking with happy people. A positive family environment helps produce optimistic children. A positive attitude is a lifetime asset that results in inspiration, creative thinking and confidence in the face of adversity. Optimistic people expect success. Children can learn optimism from reading stories of inspirational characters. • Accountability: A soft skill that sometimes takes a lifetime to learn (and sometimes, unfortunately, is never learned) is accountability — taking responsibility for the circumstances in one’s personal life. A child’s academic success depends on accepting accountability for personal learning. For example, if a child does not understand a math concept, the child needs to meet with the teacher for help or arrange for tutoring out-

side class. Accepting accountability means not blaming others for personal shortcomings, and successful people find paths to be successful. A major difference between high school students and college students is that college students generally accept full responsibility for their academic success. • Respect for property: Similar to previous skills, respect for property is primarily taught by actions rather than words. Adults model respect for property with behaviors such as not opening a car door into an adjacent car, depositing trash and recycling into appropriate containers, walking on walk paths rather than on lawns and through shrubbery and properly maintaining home appliances. Family members should also be discouraged from wearing other’s clothing without first asking permission. Respect for property is a necessary classroom skill and a prrequisite to learning. • Appreciation for people: A lifetime skill that needs to begin as early as possible is appreciating people. One of the earliest learned acts of appreciation is the simple “thank you.” Prior to appreciating others, children must first appreciate themselves. Parents need to remind children of their strengths such as being a helper, trying their best, being a good team member, and being a good listener. Parents reinforce appreciation by asking children: What did you do today to help someone? Delco News Network readers, I thank you and appreciate your support of “Conversations in Educations” in 2017. Writing this column since 1985, I also appreciate those editors who have supported me: Dottie Reynolds, Chris Parker and Peg DeGrassa. Thank you, and happy New Year 2017.

makers, judges and teachers by 50 percent. As a result the 501 school districts in Pa. owe over a billion dollars to the state pension system. And because of this pension-funding crisis, many school districts will be forced to eventually raise property taxes even more. In 2005, Adolph voted to raise his salary by 34 percent on July 7 at 2 a.m. with no input from the press or the public. Adolph took the first month increase but when the word got out and the pressure mounted on all of the legislators, Adolph returned the increase in the second month. To prevent another fiasco like the 2 a.m. vote, the Legislature voted to permanently build in a cost of living increase so their salaries can go up a little every year. This way most of the public won’t know of their annual increases. Adolph’s salary has gone up from $35,000 to $120,000. Can you vote yourself a 350 percent increase in your pay over a 28-year period? You see, my friends, we don’t need to be spending hundreds of millions on these politicians. And that is why we need to get behind

groups that want to create term limits and lower the number of lawmakers. In Pa. there are 50 state Senate districts. We are paying salaries and benefits for those 50 senators and their staff. Then within each of those 50 Senate districts, there are four state house members like Bill Adolph. Why do we need four state House members in an area where we already have a state senator? It’s excessive representation and we over-pay dearly for it. If you think Adolph’s package is mind-blowing, try to calculate what we are spending throughout the state for the hundreds of retired and active lawmakers and their staff. We have to impose term limits and decrease the number of lawmakers. It’s no wonder our state is now $1.7 billion in the red. If we don’t change the Pa. Constitution, you won’t be able to afford living in Pa. The hard working people of Pennsylvania need to wake up. — Rocco J. Polidoro, Springfield, post commander of Springfield American Legion

Letter to the Editor Pa. needs to shake up Harrisburg To the Editor: The political career of retiring state Rep. William F. Adolph, R-165, is a clear case of why Pennsylvania needs a State Constitutional amendment to install term limits and to lower the number of legislators. The 165th state House district covers parts of Morton, Springfield, Marple and Radnor. The Pa. General Assembly has 203 members and the Pa. Senate has 50 members. Government watchdog groups have labeled Pa. as the fifth most corrupt state in the country. House members start off making $85,339 a year with excellent benefits. When Adolph started in 1989, he was earning about $35,000. Employee benefit specialists estimate that a great benefit package, like what state legislators make, is equal to about an extra 35 percent of their salary. Bill Adolph ended his 28 years with a salary of $120,000. Employee benefit specialists

would also say that the schedule of a state legislator is considered part-time. The average fulltime worker works about 250 days a year, whereas state lawmakers work about 125 days a year. In addition, many lawmakers have other jobs or businesses, which confirms the fact that their state jobs are part-time. Plus they get over $600 a month car allowance, $159 a day for expenses and a full medical package that includes nursing home protection. So when one adds up Bill Adolph’s salary, his benefits, car allowance, per diem expenses, office rent, staff salaries and their benefits, the state of Pennsylvania has probably spent over $4 Million in the last 28 years. Now that Adolph retires in January, he will earn about $120,000 a year in a pension with full medical insurance. The complete retirement package alone can total another $3 million over the next 20 years. Why do we taxpayers allow all this for career politicians? There wouldn’t be any pensions with full medical ben-

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efits if there were term limits in place. Wouldn’t a 10-year limit be enough? Our Founding Fathers never planned for us to have public servants spend a lifetime as a legislator and pay them a pension and medical care for life. To make matters worse, there are 252 other state lawmakers that have the potential to draw millions. Now what did we get for the $7 million that we will eventually spend for Bill Adolph? If you were waiting for property tax relief, Adolph never brought that to Pa. If you support public education, Adolph voted many times to cut funding to our public schools, but did vote to give millions to charter schools. If you supported cutting waste in government, Adolph was a major distributor of WAM (Walking Around Money) money for years. WAM money was unappropriated and unaccounted state money for special projects in the districts of the powerful lawmakers. Adolph was among those legislators who voted in 2001 to increase the pension formula of state law-

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Livingston, Upper Darby still making it look easy

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Ellis Dwyer is seen here with his Radnor basketball team that got to the 1960 state championship game, losing to Farrell, 60-41.

Radnor faced test in 1960 state final

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Upper Darby’s Colin Cronin, the 2016 Daily Times Wrestler of the Year, gets the better of Springfield’s Tyler Forbes en route to a 17-5 major decision at 145 pounds. The Royals won the Central League match, 57-12, to remain undefeated.

Royals roll along with win over Springfield By Terry Toohey ttoohey@21st-centurymedia.com @TerryToohey on Twitter

Max Livingston is doing something a little different this year. No, it’s not winning. The AllDelco wrestler has done that quite a bit during his career at Upper Darby. He has 91 wins following Wednesday’s pin at 160 pounds as the Royals remained undefeated with a 57-12 Central League victory over Springfield. Livingston is not sweating out matches the way he did a year ago, when 13 of his 47 decisions were by two points or less, including 10 of his 35 wins. The victory over Tyler Bennett was a perfect example of how things have changed for the senior. He needed only 55 seconds to pick up win No. 10 on the season and help the twotime defending Central League champion Royals (3-0 league and overall) extend their league winning streak to 22 matches. Four of his five wins by fall have been under one minute and all have come in the first period. “This year I’ve been working on scoring points and getting pins, and it’s been working,” Livingston said.

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Upper Darby’s Ishmeal Tarawallie, rear, takes care of Springfield’s Mike Psenicska for a 10-7 decision at 152 pounds. Call it a lesson learned from what he went through last season. “Last year really showed me my heart and what I’m capable of doing,” Livingston said. “A lot of people get tired and give up, but I knew to just keep fighting. When you go into those deep waters, you really find out a lot about yourself.” Upper Darby coach Bob Martin had a pretty good idea Livingston

was going to be something special based on his family lineage. His oldest brother, Caleb, earned All-Delco honors before walking on at Penn State. Brother Charlie wrestled at Kutztown after his high school career was over. “It’s been so long since we haven’t had a Livingston in the program,” Martin said. “We’ve had Livingston’s for eight or nine years.”

The brothers got the wrestling itch from their father, Eric, who wrestled in high school, Max said. “I actually started wrestling in diapers,” Max Livingston said. “My dad would wrestle with me when I was still in diapers and I would wrestle with my older brothers.”

third period to take a 3-1 lead. Ryan Patrick put the game out of reach with an empty net goal for 4-1 with 1:17 left in what would be a good weekend for the Rebels.

The Rebels (26-5-1) have a comfortable lead in the fiveteam East Division of the NAHL. They travel to New Jersey Wednesday to play the Titans.

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Forward Evgeny Yakovlev had two points and goaltender Jack Leavy stopped 24 shots to lead the Aston Rebels to a 5–2 victory over the Fairbanks Ice Dogs Saturday, which completed a twoday sweep over the defending North American Hockey League champions. The Rebels won 4-0 over the Dogs Friday night at the IceWorks arena in Aston. The Ice Dogs scored their first goal of the weekend in the first period of the second game as

The 1959-60 basketball season at Chester High was very uneventful. After playing Farrell for the state title the previous year, Chester was banned by the PIAA for an incident outside the Palestra following Rich the game. Pagano That seaColumnist son, the Clippers only played eight games, mostly against Philadelphia Public League schools and a few JV College squads due to the PIAA expulsion. Due to Chester’s ban, it was very unlikely that another Delaware County School would make it to the state final that season. Chester had been there four times since 1954, and Yeadon had captured the title the year before. However, Ellis Dwyer, who had been coaching at Radnor High since 1942, led his Raiders to the state title game for the first time in the history of the school. Interestingly enough, Dwyer had played his high school basketball at Chester. However, he was always known then for his football prowess, having starred at Washington College, where he captained the school’s first undefeated football team in 1934. He later taught at Chester and coached the basketball team to their most successful season in the history of the school up until that time. In his only season as the Clippers’ head coach, the 1941-42 squad finished with a record of 20-5 and made it to the second round of the District 1 playoffs.

Hunter Wendt got behind a Rebels defenseman and redirected a Nick Rogers pass into the net. The Rebels were able to tie the game with nine minutes left in period. Carter Woolley intercepted an Ice Dogs pass at his own blue line and skated down the far side boards. He took a howitzer of a shot that hit the post and went behind Fairbanks goalie Joshua Sarlo. It was the Rebels first shot of the game. The Rebels went on to get goals from Gianluca Esteves with 35 seconds left in the second period and Yakovlev at 2:55 of the

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Lockwood, Dale, Emas Borbee honored at Penncrest The Rose Tree Media Athletic Ring of Honor reception had concluded Friday, and the honorees and others who had attended headed to Kaufman Gymnasium to watch the Penncrest boys basketball team take on Garnet Harry Valley. Chaykun Pre-game In the warmups were Community about to conclude, and the Lions players were wearing white T-shirts with the inscription “Coach Dale Ring of Honor” in red letters on the back. The Lions were paying tribute to Ed Dale, who was honored Friday along with David Lockwood and Karen Emas Borbee as the fifth class of Ring of Honor inductees. Among the previous honorees at the ceremony Friday were Gene Armstead and Kate Fonshell Taylor from the first class (2013), John Baker and Don Lambert (2014), Chris Benson (2015) and Susan Delaney-Scheetz (2016). COMMUNITY » PAGE 2

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Carroll can’t get past Archbishop Wood’s Pinkney By Matthew DeGeorge mdegeorge@21st-centurymedia.com @sportsdoctormd on Twitter

Colin Daly’s assessment of Archbishop Carroll’s loss Sunday quickly circled back to the Patriots’ defensive effort. Implicit in his analysis was the decisive impact of the defense provided by Archbishop Wood, and Seth Pinkney in particular, on the other end of the court. Pinkney swatted away nine shots and deterred countless more, pairing with another stellar all-around day from Collin Gillespie to send Wood to a 76-68 Catholic League win at Holy Family University. The Gillespie-orchestrated offensive output left Daly with the most regret Sunday. “We should’ve been better defensively,” said the senior guard, who scored 12 points. “It was a bad effort.” In part, but it also reflected a

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tremendous shooting night from a Wood side with a propensity for punishing opponents that allow too many open looks. The Vikings (8-3, 2-1 Catholic) shot 55.1 percent from the field (27-for-49) and a red-hot 15-for-25 in the second half. Gillespie fueled the attack, accumulating 28 points on 9-for-13 shooting and dishing seven assists. He and Tyree Pickron (16) points were each 4-for-7 from beyond the arc. With Andrew Funk (12 points) and Matt Cerruti (11 points, all in the second half) knocking down their open shots, the Vikings possessed the necessary scoring punch. But the room for that edge to manifest was opened one emphatic denial at a time by the 6-foot-11 Pinkney. They were accompanied by a prescient sense of timing: Pinkney blocked four shots in the first half, disrupting Carroll’s momentum before it could settle in, then offered denials on the Patriots’ last two trips

23 points, including 11-for12 at the foul line, to lead the Steelers to a 60-41 victory over gritty Radnor High beFROM PAGE 1 fore 8,935 fans at the State Farm Arena here. The following year, Dw“The Commander-in-Chief yer was lured to Radnor and is Coach Eddie McCluskey, began a long and successful career coaching the Raid- the little court genius who has guided Farrell to all five ers basketball squad. He fiof its titles in 1952, 54, 56, nally retired from coaching 59, and 60. It is a record unin 1973 with over 500 victoequaled in the 41-year hisries, which are more wins then any basketball coach in tory of P.I.A.A. state tournaments.” Delco history. The point spread of 19 During that 1959-60 season, Radnor lost their second does not really give a true ingame of the season to a Steve dication of the fight Radnor put up in the contest. A deJuenger-coached Haverford High squad, 57-38. After cided underdog, the Raidthat, they preceded to win 24 ers led by as many as seven points in the first half begames in a row, which was the longest winning streak in fore Generalovich took over the rebounding aspect of the the county that season. In the state title game, the game. Charlie Lodge, one of the Raiders met powerful Farrell High School, winners of four greatest shooters in the history of Radnor basketball, previous state championkept the Raiders in contenships. Ed Gebhart, the Daily tion for a full three quarters, Times Sports Editor at the scoring 19 points before foultime, wrote, “The General and the Commander-in-Chief ing out with two minutes to play. gave Farrell High its second Radnor only trailed by straight state championship three points (37-34) afand an unprecedented fifth ter three quarters and were PIAA Class A title Saturday down by only four points night. “The General is Brian Gen- (41-37) with 6:30 left in the game. eralovich, a muscular 6-4, However, in those last six 235-pound senior who scored

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down the court in the fourth to snuff any hope of a comeback. “We play a lot of driving,” Carroll forward Jesse McPherson said. “We try not to rely on the 3 too much. But that makes it difficult. I think he had about 10 blocks. That affects my game, too. I’m not able to get put-backs and grab rebounds and go back up strong. He played real well, just defending that rim.” “Defense is the key,” Pinkney said. “That’s how we win all of our games. Me, getting the blocks, it just gets the team more hyped up and we can come out with the win.” McPherson and Devon Ferrero combined for eight points in the post, below their season average of 10.9. Pinkney’s dissuasion also precipitated Carroll attempting 21 3-pointers, connecting on just six (28.6 percent), and many more drives truncated to difficult pull-up jumpers. McPherson augmented his six points with eight

minutes, the Steelers of Farrell hit on 13-of-15 foul shots to turn what had been a close game into a rout. Farrell had three key players back from the team that beat Chester the year before, 76-66, and many felt they didn’t have the all-around power to repeat. McCluskey attributed the victory to the outstanding rebounding job done by Generalovich and the outside shooting of Paul Kudelko, the only other Steeler in double figures with 15. Willie Somerset, Farrell’s top scorer with an 18.7 average, was defended beautifully by Dwyer’s famous zone defense. He hit only 1-of-13 shots, while scoring only five points. “You can’t very well win ball games if they’ve got both boards on you,” said Dwyer after the game. “They were faster. They played a good game. They had both the coaching and the ability.” Gebhart wrote, “Ellis Dwyer, the man who guided the Raiders to their first title game, spoke in his usual softspoken manner. It’s going to take a lot more than a state championship game to make Mr. Dwyer lose his composure.”

Livingston began wrestling competitively in the first grade, which is where he met teammates Colin Cronin, the 2016 Daily Times Wrestler of the Year, and Thomas Reif. The trio has been close ever since. “Colin literally lives right behind me,” Livingston said. Their quest, of course, is a third straight league crown and Livingston is willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen, which includes jump from 152 to 160 pounds. He began the season at 160 and wrestling seven matches at that weight class before dropping to 152 for five matches. He was back at 160 against Springfield. “I just love to wrestle so wherever there is competition I’m happy,” Liv-

Dale coached a pair of Central League champion boys basketball teams at Penncrest. He also was an assistant boys and girls cross country coach as well as a girls track assistant. During his coaching career, he helped 15 Penncrest teams win Central League titles. He was involved in a 56-meet winning streak in boys cross country as well as a 62meet streak put together in girls track. “He was a student of the game and taught the fundamentals,” John Lohn, head girls track coach when Dale was an assistant, said in his introductory remarks. “He taught and coached with great simplicity, and no one worked harder.” Dale, who came to the Rose Tree-Media School District in 1973 after serving in the Navy, coached boys basketball at Springton Lake Middle School before becoming JV boys bas-

GIRLS BASKETBALL The West Catholic girls basketball team will host former players and coaches, cheerleaders back to west on Saturday, January 21 for a varsity game with a reception to follow. The girls will tip off at 3 p.m. against Bodine High School. Following the game a cocktail reception will occur on campus from 4:30-6:30. Tickets are $25 and will cover entry into the game as well as a ticket to the reception. Proceeds from the event will benefit the girls basketball team. You must pre-register for this event. All former alumnae are invited to attend as well. If anyone has questions about the event please contact Athletic Director Kyle Sheaffer at (215) 386-2244. BASEBALL Broomall-Newtown Babe Ruth Baseball Registration for Ages 13-15 For the 2017 season, all players must register online. Go to www.leaguelineup.com/broomallnewtownbaseball, click on “Register Online”, create an account, and follow the prompts. Standard registration closes February 1st. Late registration closes February 16th . We will also have two walk-in validation sessions as noted below. These sessions are used when proof of age is required to verify league age for players that are new to the league. In addition, families that wish to pay their registration fees by cash may do so in person at these validation sessions provided that they have already registered online. Saturday, January 21, 10 a.m. to noon, Flanigan Center at Newtown Edgmont LL Wednesday, February 1, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Marple Township Building - Lower Level Please remember that you must register to be eligible to participate. For more information or if you have any questions, contact Barry Mowrey at “bcmowrey@ yahoo.com” or Dave Panczner at “bnbaseballprez@gmail.com”.

Livingston wasn’t the only wrestler to move around Wednesday. Cronin moved up to 145 and scored a 17-5 major decision over Tyler Forbes. ANNE NEBORAK — DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA Cronin usually wrestles at 138. With Upper Darby’s Folly Amouzougan reacts after pinning Springfield’s Mina Livingston at 160, A.J. Covington moved up to 170 and also won by fall. Sharobeem at 285 pounds. Reif (132), Folly Amouzougan (285) and Meraj Kahn (106) also won by ingston said. “I just go out there between this year and last year. I’m fall for the Royals, while Nazmul Isand score points as much as I can. just going to keep doing that and lam (113) and Kevin Kerwood (138) both won by major decision. I think that’s the biggest difference see how it falls out.”

ketball coach under Jim Natale at Penncrest. “I wasn’t thinking about being the varsity coach when Jim left a couple of years later,” Dale said. “But (former principal) Lou Scott said they would give me a shot. I was lucky enough to have men like Bill Kaufman and Jim Wilson as my assistants. “Penncrest is just a great school to coach at.” Dale’s first boys varsity team had a 17-1 league record and qualified for the state tournament. He worked with Lohn with the girls track program and Don Lambert in cross country. “Track is great because of the team concept as well as the individual concept,” Dale said. “Don Lambert was one of the best motivators I’ve ever seen. After one of his speeches, I was ready to go out there and start running.” Lockwood was an All-Delco running back and basketball player at Penncrest, then played de-

fensive back at the University of West Virginia. He has been an assistant football coach at the University of Delaware, James Madison, Memphis, Notre Dame, the University of Wyoming, the University of Minnesota and Kentucky. During the fall, he was an assistant at Middletown High, the Delaware Division I runner-up. Among the Cavaliers players was his son, Jeff, a junior running back and linebacker. Tuesday, Lockwood leaves for Nevada to begin working as a football assistant at UNLV. “It all started for me with the Rose Tree Colts and at the Media Boys Club,” Lockwood said. “I had great coaches at Springton Lake, and Penncrest was so influential in my success. “I always worked hard to try to make the people of Media proud of me.” Emas Borbee played for Central League field hockey, basketball and lacrosse championship teams at Penncrest then earned

three national championship rings as a lacrosse player at the University of Delaware, where she still holds a number of scoring records and was a member of the first group of inductees into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame. She was a member of Team USA in 1989, helping it earn the World Cup of Lacrosse championship. She is about to begin her 25th season as women’s lacrosse head coach at Swarthmore College. “I was a tomboy who really loved sports,” Emas Borbee said. “My father, (former Temple basketball player) Jack Emas was always so supportive of whatever I was doing. ”Being coached in school by such amazing people as Peggy Levesque, Josie Harper and Sue DelaneyScheetz was very special. And I was fortunate that I was playing when the Daily Times really began covering girls sports and giving us recognition. I’m humbled by this very special honor tonight.”

44 late in the third, but Gillespie dimed to Pickron for a corner triple to restore a four-point bump. Carroll pulled within three twice in the fourth, but Pickron and Gillespie bookended a Daly triple with long balls to maintain a twopossession spread. A Hoggard second-chance bucket at 1:21 of the fourth edged Carroll within two at 68-66. But Pickron drove to the basket for two, and Gillespie and Funk connected from the line to seal Carroll’s second PCL setback. That likely writes off the Patriots’ chance of a Catholic League title. But in an uncharacteristically balanced league, Carroll remains in the thick of the next echelon of teams. And with a young roster still coalescing, the goals are by necessity longer-range. “We’re getting better every game and every practice,” Daly said. “We’re still coming together. Once we’re together, we’re going to be tough to stop.”

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145: Cronin (UD) md. Forbes, 17-5 152: Tarawallie (UD) d. Psenicska, 10-7 160: Livingston (UD) p. Bennett, 0:55 170: Covington (UD) p. Marascio, 2:45 182: Snipes (SP) p. Kamanousa, 5:59 195: Peterson (UD) won by forfeit 220: Kennerly ((UD) won by forfeit 285: Amouzougan (UD) p. Sharobeem, 0:30 106: Khan (UD) p. Boyer, 2:49 113: Islam (UD) md. Seller, 14-1 120: Bagirov (SP) d. Mojica, 5-2 126: DiMichele (SP) d. Hopkins, 7-1 132: Reif (UD) p. Piazza, 3:20 138: Kerwood (UD) md. Gallagher, 11-3

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“I thought we had a good chance in the first half,” said Dwyer “But every time we started to pull away, we’d pull a dumb play, and Farrell always would take advantage of it. In the second half, they simply swarmed over us and kept right on swarming over us.” Radnor finished the season with a 25-2 record and its 24 game winning streak shattered. Dwyer was not optimistic about repeating as Eastern Champs the following year. “I doubt very much,” said Dwyer. “You have to have somebody to score points, and we certainly don’t have anybody coming up like Charlie Lodge. “I guess Chester will take over again next year.” Dwyer was right about his team not getting to the finals again the following season, but he was wrong about Chester. It would be another six years before Chester would capture an Eastern State Championship. The year was 1966, and Coach Ray McLaughlin led the Clippers to the state finals after defeating Reading High, coached by Pete Carril, and then losing to Shenley with Ken Durrett, 74-64.

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rebounds. Carroll (9-3, 1-2) succeeded more in the second half in attacking Pinkney, who sat most of the third with three fouls. But the lanky center had the final say. “It definitely makes you think about it,” McPherson said. “Our halftime speech was, don’t let that affect it, try to get into his chest and try to limit that a little bit.” Justin Anderson endured a rough shooting night to tally 17 points, and freshman point guard A.J. Hoggard fought foul trouble to score 15 points, but they combined to shoot just 12-for-31 from the field. Wood couldn’t miss at times in the second half, making eight of their first 11 shots, including a 7-0 run to start the third quarter. Gillespie in particular seemed to always have an answer locked and loaded in a pulsating contest between two contenders in a crowded Catholic League. Carroll pulled within one at 45-

“We just have to keep working hard and keep scoring,” Livingston said. “That’s the big thing. We just have to keep scoring. We have some holes, but we have to be ready to compete.” David Bagirov (120) raised his record to 11-0 for Springfield with a 5-2 decision over Marcus Mojica. Dwayne Snipes also had a big win for the Cougars with a pin of Karl Kamanousa in 5:59. The night, though, belonged to the Royals. “We have to get better,” Martin said. “We have two freshmen wrestling at the lower weights and we have to get some more guys in the middle, and in our upper weights we have to get better. We have kids coming back from injury so if we can get everyone in and keep them healthy and keep them eligible, we’re going to be competitive.”

 The Penncrest hockey team recently delivered Teddy Bears, coloring books and packs of crayons as Christmas presents to patients at St. Christopher’s Hospital in Philadelphia. The Lions have been delivering Teddy Bears to children who are hospitalized during the holidays for 12 years. “This was our seventh year going to St. Christopher’s,” Penncrest head hockey coach Steve Mescanti said. “We delivered 150 Teddy Bears.” The Lions asked fans who attended their game against Strath Haven at IceWorks last month to bring a Teddy Bear and toss it on to the ice when the Lions scored their first goal, with the promise that they would be delivered to children hospitalized at St. Christopher’s.  The Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum has released its second card set, featuring some of the top county sports figures. Each week, one of the

cards will be displayed on the museum’s website at www.sportslegendsofdelawarecounty.com. The featured card this week is that of Tom Berry, a Civil War veteran who was born in Leiperville in 1842. In 1868, he joined the Philadelphia Athletics, making him the first native of Delaware County to become a professional baseball player. His one game with the Athletics came in 1871, and he got one hit in four trips to the plate. He died in 1915 and is buried in the Chester Rural Cemetery. The Sports Legends Museum, which is located at 301 Iven Avenue in Wayne, has added Saturday hours, when it will be open from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Additional information about the card sets as well as the museum’s hours of operation can be obtained from curator Jim Vankoski at 610-909-4919 or by visiting www.sportslegendsofdelawarecounty.com or by email at vankoski21@ comcast.net.

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Welcome January — a time to enjoy life’s little pleasures

brewed small batches that went into either into one-sixth or one-half kegs. I could only produce enough beer to supply four or five bars. Brewing in small amounts enabled me to test out my recipes and gather feedback at local beer fests and bars that I sold to,” said Zarko. With all the feedback, he was able to develop a portfolio of beers and a growing base of loyal followers. In 2015, Zarko met up with Bill Goodwin of Goodwin Design Group, headquartered in Wallingford. He and his team helped him redesign his company’s logo and develop strong branding. Some of the beers include Barnacle Bottom Stout and The Shack, Double Overhead and Stupid Paddle Boat, all India ales. “The combination of strong branding, a portfolio of beers, and a growing base of followers enabled me to create a business plan and propose building a new brewery in Beach Haven, N.J., to potential investors. We were able to obtain all of the capital that we needed to start construction and opened the new brewery in New Jersey in August 2016,” explained Zarko. “We had been open in Beach Haven for about five months and our small tasting room was not able to keep up with crowds so we decided to lease more space in Bay Village in January 2017. We are planning to build out the additional 1,400 square feet as storage and build another bar

January is a funny time of the year. People seem to either love or hate it. Most people I know would say how unremarkable, even boring, this month is. Unless you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, sledding or building snowPeg men, most don’t Degrassa think the weather Managing in January is anyEditor thing to brag about either. Kids go back to school after their winter break, and adults return to work after the Christmas holidays. After the high-energy, hectic month of December leading up to Christmas, January often feels like a major letdown when we return to a predictable humdrum routine. We go from every minute filled with exciting things to do and fun places to be to a rather light schedule, when outings like going food shopping at the Acme or Giant, having dinner at the Chinese buffet or taking a trip to Springfield Mall or HomeGoods become exciting events. Aside from Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 16, there really aren’t any standout days between New Year’s Day and February’s Super Bowl Sunday, if you’re a football fan, or Valentine’s Day, unless you happen to have a birthday or anniversary this month. The weather doesn’t help either. The days are frigid, bleak and gray, and snow often keeps us cooped up indoors, as we saw this past weekend. I looked out my window at about 8 p.m. Saturday night, and there wasn’t a car on the road. Bundling up in heavy coats, scarves and gloves is a complete drag. I’ll exchange my boots for flip flops any day. As the years tick on, I understand Florida snowbirds more and more. Just the other day, a friend of mine said to me earnestly, “I hate January! The clearance sales at all the stores are so good, and I never have any money. I am completely broke after the holidays!” Another friend in the conversation, seconded her dislike of January. “I never seem to accomplish much in January,” she shared. “I started off with a bang at the gym, but now I already find myself really lazy about going. I started off eating healthier foods, and then a week later, I found myself eating burgers and fries at Nifty Fifty’s! I just drag around the house. I don’t know what it is, but I never feel moti-

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Hand-crafted beers from Ship Bottom Brewery.

Business is brewing Delco brewer expands beer business in New Jersey

By Anne Neborak aneborak@21st-centurymedia.com @AnnieNeborak on Twitter NETHER PROVIDENCE >> Wallingford resident Robert Zarko and his brother purchased a home brewing kit, making their first batch of Australian Ale in Ship Bottom, N.J., in 1995. Little did he know that this hobby would expand into a business, the Ship Bottom Brewery. “We really didn’t know what we were doing and were very fortunate that the beer came out pretty good. After the initial brew, we were both pretty hooked on the hobby … After a couple years I started to develop my own recipes and was able to perfect the recipes. I was spending a lot of money on my hobby and loved brewing, “said Zarko. “I think brewing is similar to cooking. You look at the flavors and aromas that you want in your recipes and you add the grains, hops and yeast that will give you the flavors you are looking for in your recipe. You really need to have a good balance of all the ingredients and if you don’t, your beer will show a lot of flaws,” said Zarko. Zarko loved brewing so much that he had too much beer for

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Robert Zacko, brew master and president of Ship Bottom Brewery. one man to drink. So he started sharing it with family, friends, neighbors and even his co-workers. “It’s always a home brewers dream to open a commercial brewery but there is so much that goes into opening a brewery. I started researching local, state and federal requirements,” said Zarko. He started a business in his

garage. He and his wife, who have four children, both worked full time and didn’t see the possibility of becoming a larger brewery at the time. “I was able to obtain permission from my local township and receive licensing to manufacture beer from the Pennsylvania and the federal governments. The garage-based brewery was 1 Barrel Brew house. I

Cat of the Week: Ike

Dog of the Week: Sugar Plum

3-year-old male Domestic Shorthair blend

1-year-old female Pit Bull Terrier blend

Meet Ike, the cuddly, affectionate boy who awaits the day his dreams are made true and he gets his new family. Ike has a soft, warm, gray coat with a touch of white around his little kitty lips that will keep you warm all winter. Ike is cat-friendly and would do best in a home with older children. He is microchipped, neutered and up-todate on vaccinations. Ike has an adoption fee of $25 along with his other cat-friends 6-plus months of age. Head to the Adoption Center in Media to meet your purrrfect companion. Hours for adoption are Monday to Friday from noon to 7 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Suncall 610-566-1370 or visit providenceac. day from noon to 5 p.m. Providence org. Animal Center is located at 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media. For information, — Providence Animal Center

Say hello to Sugar Plum, the active and sweet Pit Bull blend who has been waiting patiently for her forever family to finally bring her home. She is as white as snow and has beautiful green eyes. Sugar Plum would like to be the only pet in her forever, which she hopes would have older children. She would really appreciate having a fenced-in yard to run around in. She is microchipped, spayed and up-to-date on vaccinations. Someone loves Sugar Plum so much that they’ve sponsored her adoption fee. Hours for adoption are Monday to Friday from noon to 7 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Providence Animal Center is located at 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media. For information,

call 610-566-1370 or visit providenceac. org. — Providence Animal Center

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Ringing in the new I just took a look at the 2017 All-America Selections (AAS) flower winners and they’re beautiful. No surprise here; I’m always impressed with the new varieties. But there’s something about the flower colors this year that really caught my attention — a medley of gorgeous purples and pinks, and two striking reds. Dianthus Interspecific “Supra Purple” (F1) is a “sister” to the “Supra Pink” 2006 AAS winner. Its frilly, mottled-pink petals belie its hardiness. This Zone 4 to 5 plant not only tolerates cold, frost, and wind, but also heat and drought. With a compact, bushy habit, and growing to a height of just 10 to 12 inches, this little beauty is suited to both garden beds and containers. It thrives in partial to full sun and is attractive to bees and butterflies, producing prolific blooms from spring until the first frost. Penstemon barbatus “Twizzle Purple” (F1) presents a new and unique color in penstemons. Twizzle Purple was judged as a firstyear flowering perennial by

judges who were impressed with the upright plant habit and superb flowering performance. This North American native blooms profusely with 1-inch tubular flowers on long slender stalks that grow up to 35 inches high. A magnet for pollinators from mid- to late summer. Can be used to add height to combination planters or in garden beds for high-impact color. Hardy to Zone 5. Needs full to partial sun. Does not require staking. Verbena EnduraScape™ Pink Bicolor is described as “tough as nails” because it is the first verbena that can tolerate drought and heat plus survive temperatures down to the low teens. Growing to a height of 8 to 12 inches and with a spreading habit, this verbena is spectacular in the landscape, edging a walk or border, or in large containers and baskets. Flowers from spring to frost with abundant soft pink blossoms that darken in intensity toward the center of the bloom. Best in full sun. No deadheading required.

Vinca MegaBloom “Orchid Halo” and “Pink Halo” (F1) — Mega Bloom is an exciting new series of vinca bred to withstand heat and humidity without succumbing to disease. Orchid Halo produces huge, bright, rich purple blossoms with a wide white eye, and Pink Halo produces huge, soft-pink blossoms with a wide white eye, creating a striking look for the garden, even from a distance. Plants maintain a nice, dense habit with flowers staying on top of the foliage for full “flower-power” color. Both grow to 13 to 15 inches, and are perfect in containers as well as garden beds. Heat-tolerant, these annuals do best in full sun. No deadheading or staking required. Pollinator-friendly. Geranium Calliope Medium Dark Red — With an outstanding, deep velvety red flower color, Calliope® is a beauty! The 12to 14-inch plants have a mounded, semi-spreading growth habit with strong stems supporting flower heads loaded with blossoms that attract pollina-

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This frilly pink dianthus is one of the 2017 All-America Selections flower winners. tors. Great in containers and combination plantings as well as in-ground, blooming from early spring to frost. Drought and heat tolerant. Plant in full sun. Grow as an annual. Deadheading recommended. Zinnia Profusion Red — Judges raved about the vibrant, perfectly true red color of this zinnia that doesn’t fade in summer’s intense rays. The compact (8 to 14 inches) form, disease resistance, early and continuous blooms, and ease in growing also impressed the

judges. Grow in full to partial sun, in containers or inground. Pollinator-friendly. No deadheading required. If you haven’t tried any AAS plants before, maybe this is the year to make a resolution to add one or two of these new varieties to your planning list. Note: Both the Penstemon and the Verbena were described as being “tolerant to rain.” I confess I’m a little stumped by this. Isn’t rain required for plants to grow?

Pam Baxter is an avid organic vegetable gardener who lives in Kimberton. Direct e-mail to pcbaxter@verizon.net, or send mail to P.O. Box 80, Kimberton, PA 19442. Join the conversation at “Chester County Roots,” a Facebook page for gardeners in the Delaware Valley. Go to Facebook, search for Chester County Roots, and “like” the page. To receive notice of updates, click or hover on “Liked” to set your preferences.

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Put your kitchen to work for big savings in 2017 Looking at some recent reports on food prices, grocery store trends, budgets, etc., some incredible facts really stuck with me. Did you know that Americans on average throw away more than 25 percent of the food we buy? When you consider the average American family of four spends upwards of $1,000 each month on food, the idea that $250 of it would be thrown away

every month is amazing to consider – that’s $3,000 literally tossed into the trash, every year! Here’s the great news — with some simple tips and effortless tricks — your kitchen can be the family headquarters for unbelievable savings in your home. Even better, the suggestions below are incredibly easy to implement, and will create almost an immediate uptick

in your bank account. (1) The Grocery List – don’t leave home without it: We’ve all heard this idea a few (hundred) times, but how many of us follow it? In years past, I myself was personally guilty of leaving about 95 percent of my grocery lists at home the day I headed out to shop. If you used to do the same, try making one solidly doable New Year’s Resolution

for 2017 – create a weekly list, stick with the list, and buy only what’s on the list. You’ll save time, money, and truckloads of sanity with far less waste on your food bill. (2) Check out what’s already on your shelves: Doing so does wonders in cutting down your shopping, as well as the amount of food wasted and money lost. Taking five minutes to glance at your shelves, refrigerator and freezer before you head to the store could reveal boxes of macaroni noodles you missed earlier, those two boxes of Cheerios yet to be opened, and that bag of coffee you completely forgot was there. Cha-Ching! (3) For organic waste material, don’t forget to com-

post. If you or a neighbor do any kind of gardening, plan ahead for summer by putting together a compost pile right now — people swear by them. Fill it with any organic materials (apple cores, wilted lettuce, freezer-burned vegetables, plain coffee grounds), and you’re creating top-notch fertilizer for free. I’m hearing from people who cut their trash in half by composting. What kind of savings would you find if you did it as well? (4) Best way to save money in your kitchen – put it to work: Eat in, cook in, entertain in. So many homeowners these days are the proud owners of glorious, magazine-covergorgeous kitchens they rarely use. Turn that trend

around, eat in a majority of nights of the week, and watch your savings grow like a beautifully composted garden. Frugal On!

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live in Aldan, you can attend a program at the Media Upper Providence Library, or if you can’t find a book or movie you want at the Lansdowne Library, you can request it sent over to Lansdowne from the Marple Township Library. I happened to have glanced at some upcoming January programs at the local libraries and, to mention just a few examples of the worthwhile programs, there are workshops on how to weave at Swarthmore Library and how to meditate at Ridley Township Library, a juggling show at Aston Library and presentations on World War I at Haverford Township Library. Other interesting outings in January are visits to local historic sites in Delco and the multitude of hyper-local museums. Of course, we live a stone’s throw from Philly, Jersey and Wilmington, and there’s a ton of fun museums and indoor/outdoor attractions there, too, to check out if we choose. I always thought the winter was a more appealing time to visit museums and indoor attractions than in the steamy hot summer, and I have a few in mind myself that I want to check out this year. Don’t overlook the fun of ice skating at Ice Works, Springfield Ice Rink and Skatium either, always fun to do in the winter months. Another reason to enjoy January, in addition to its hibernation asset, is because it’s an invitation to start over and set new personal goals. The calendar for the year is a clean slate. You can plan a vacation, start a diet, break a habit, start a hobby or

take advantage of a new volunteer or career opportunity. The sky is the limit. I know you can do these things at any time of the year, but January seems ripe for a fresh start and reinvention, allowing you to leave last year’s problems, negatives and downfalls behind and start from scratch, focusing on brand new, positive self-improvement goals. I think the trick is not to think of January as a bore that you’ll just try to get past, but rather to revel in its quietness and uniqueness and use it as a time to reassess and rejuvenate and maybe get a thing or two done that you never seem to have the time to tackle. Even if you’re broke as a joke after Christmas, there are plenty of things you can do to make the most of the extra leisure time indoors. Clean a closet, learn a new recipe, bake a cake for no specific occasion, work on a DIY project or craft and, mostly, count your blessings! Fill out that new calendar with all kinds of fun things to look forward in the new year, places to go and things to do in 2017. When your activities start to rev up in another month or two, you’ll likely yearn for some of those laid back, lazy January days. So, go ahead and take a nap, skype a friend, get a manicure, organize your drawers, make a big pot of soup, do a crossword puzzle or enjoy a Netflix movie marathon. Happy January Days are here again!

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for a tasting room. The additional 1,400 square feet of space brings our total square footage to 3,500,” he said. Soon Zarko’s brews will be available in Delaware County. He is currently looking for a taproom

space in the area and hoping in the next few months to make it happen. “The craft beer industr y is becoming more competitive, with over 5,000 breweries open in the United States, so you have to make sure that you brew great liquid. If you don’t, you won’t be in business very long,” said Zarko. Does this master brewer

have a favorite craft beer? “It’s funny I really don’t have a favorite. It really depends on my mood and the season. I will typically go in a bar or restaurant and try something new on their tap list,” said Zarko. For more information about Ship Bottom Brewery go to shipbottombrewery.com.

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Some of the many crafted beers at Ship Bottom Brewery. The brewery has beer tastings.

vated to do much of anything in January.” Later that week, I asked my sister about going somewhere with me, and she said, “It’s just too cold to go out. Brrrrr … Let’s do it in the spring.” January may not be my favorite month, but I certainly don’t seem to hate it as much as some of my friends do. In fact, I kind of like the quietness and non-hectic atmosphere of this month. With the exception of doctor and dentist appointments, which we all seem to make after we set our new goals for the new year, my calendar is pretty wide open. After I put away all the Christmas decorations and adjust to my home looking stark and Amish-like without them, I feel ready to tackle a project or two around the house. January often affords me time to read some books and magazines that I have stacked up, meaning to get to one day, or to get together with some friends and relatives that I haven’t seen for a while. There are all kinds of possibilities that I look forward to in “boring January.” If anyone in Delco feels like going somewhere, even if the weather gets iffy, there are always great plays and movies nearby at the local theaters and programs at local colleges and libraries. Check the community listings in our papers. I hope everyone knows that you don’t need to attend a university or belong to a specific library to attend its programs. For example, if you

Kristen Hagopian is a Syndicated Radio Talk Show Host, Columnist & Author of Brilliant Frugal Living. She cohosts WCHE 1520’s Morning Show, and “Dad and Daughter Talk Real Estate” with local Keller Williams Realtor John Herreid Wednesdays at 3:00P (www.johnherreid. com). She was raised in Delaware County, and now resides in Chester County with her husband and kids. You can find her online at www. BrilliantFrugalLiving.com

Readers can reader Peg DeGrassa at pdegrassa@21stcenturymedia.com.

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Education Guide 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS

What’s happening in and around town By Peg DeGrassa pdegrassa@21st-centurymedia.com @PeggyDe5 on Twitter

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Sign-ups are underway for the Media Community Blood Drive planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb.5 at the Media Municipal Building, 301 N. Jackson Street, Media,in the Community Room. To sign up, visit www.redcrossblood. org and use sponsor code “Media.”

COPING WITH GRIEF The holidays can be an emotional time for people who have experienced a loss or illness of a loved one. This grief is often intensified not only during, but just beyond the holidays. The Residence at Glen Riddle and Taylor Hospice will offer a seminar full of ideas on coping and the importance of mourning from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at The Residence at Glen Riddle, 263 Glen Riddle Rd., Media. To register or for more information, call 610-358-9933.

ART FUNDRAISER Swarthmore Public Library (SWPL) will hold a fundraiser with Artsy Gal on the Go 7-9 p.m. Sat., Feb. 4. Eat, drink, and socialize while painting a picture of golden sunflowers. Tickets are $35,due at time of reservation. This event is BYOB but the library will provide cups and snacks. Participants should dress to get messy. To go, reserve a spot by January 31 in person or at www.swarthmorepubliclibrary.org/. ?The library is at 121 Park Ave., Swarthmore. For more information, call 610-543-0436.

MEDIA-UP LIBRARY SALE Now that they’re in their new home in the basement of the Media-Upper Providence Free Library, the Book Sale volunteers are selling some things they don’t need 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., January 14. For sale will be bookcases of various sizes (from 4 to 6 feet tall), an adjustable wooden stool,lights, whiteboards, a chalk board, plastic totes and wooden crates. Snow date is January 21. Sale will be held in the basement of the library at 1 East Front Street, Media. For more information, follow “Media UP Book Sale” on Facebook or visit www.mediauplibrary.org/ book-sale, contact the volunteers at librarysalemupl@ gmail.com or call the library at 610-566-1918.

JUGGLING FUN The Aston Public Library will present Dick Rainer’s Juggling and More 6:30 p.m., Wednesday January 25. Juggling has been around for at least 6,000 years. The story of juggling begins in the years of the cavemen and evolves to plate spinning, comedy and audience participation. Magic and laughter will abound when Dick Rainer puts on a free show in the large meeting room next to the library. Everyone is welcome to come for fun entertainment. For more information, visit www.astonlibrary.org/. The Library is at 3270 Concord Road in Aston.

MALE SINGERS WANTED The St. James Alumni Association’s all-male choir, the Blue & Gray Voices, will be singing at two Masses that will air on Channel 6 ABC. The first Mass will be 5:30 to 6 a.m. Sun., Jan. 29. The second TV Mass will be 5:30-6 a.m. Sun. Feb 5. The

two priests celebrating the Masses are both St. James High School graduates, Rev. Charles O’Hara and Rev. Msgr. John Savinski. The choir is currently taking steps to increase membership. Singers do not have to be alumni of St. James Catholic High School in Chester, which closed in 1993, to become members. If interested, call the Alumni Office at 610-876-2006 and leave name and phone number. All calls will be followed up with choir membership information.

CAMP AND ACTIVITY FAIR A Camp and Activity Fair for local children and their parents will be held 12-3 p.m. Sat.,January 28 at Nether Providence Elementary School, 410 Moore Rd, Wallingford. Last year, the event drew over 40 camps and organizations that were on hand to speak with over 200 families that attended. This year should be bigger and even better as vendors are still signing on to be there. For more information, visit w w w.delcocampfair.com or check out the Facebook Page.

PILATES CLASSES The Media Recreation Board is offering two separate Pilates classes on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and at 8 p.m. in the Parlor Room. They will each run for a ten week session.The cost is $50 for borough residents and $55 for those living out-ofborough. Call the recreation for more information at 610566-5210 x255.

NEWCOMERS TO MEET Newcomers and Neighbors of Delaware County will meet for a luncheon at Charlotte’s Restaurant, 3207 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 18. A general meeting of the membership wll be held at Noon, followed by lunch at 12:15 p.m. This month’s program will be presented by Art Goes to School volunteer and Newcomers and Neighbors club member Sonia Melville from the Wallingford-Swarthmore Chapter. She will talk about the art prints and artists in the current portfolio being shown to school children this term. For a reservation, call Peggy Speers 610 361-9597 by Noon on Friday, January 13. Cost of the luncheon is $25. Checks may be made to Newcomers & Neighbors or even cash only. For membership information call Barbara Meyer at 610 5658433. All women of Delaware County are invited to join this non-profit organization. The main philanthropic cause is the Bernadine Center, Chester.Also supported is the Veterans Hospital with donated lap robes made by the knitting group.

SEPTA KEY PHOTO OP State Senator Thomas McGarrigle and State Representative Chris Quinn will host SEPTA 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 26 at the Upper Providence Township Building, 935 Providence Road, Media,to allow senior citizens convenient access to get their picture taken for the new SEPTA Key Photo ID. The SEPTA Senior Key Photo ID provides a card that allows senior citizens to receive free rides on buses, trolleys, subways, and $1 on regional rail trips.Seniors are asked to make an appointment but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, contact Nick Cocco at 610853-4100 or ncocco@pasen.

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NOTRE DAME REUNION Notre Dame Moylan Alumnae Luncheon will be held 12 noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 25. Cost is $20, payable at the door at the St. James Doghouse, 1499 E. 9th St. Eddystone. The luncheon is for all graduates of Notre Dame Moylan. RSVP by January 18 to Kathy Sgro Hartford at kathy.hartford@gmail.com or 856-912-1599 and Carolyn Olzsweski McCloskey cmc47re@comcast.net or 484-995-0765.

CREATIVE PEOPLE WANTED CADES in Swarthmore is seeking volunteers in the community who have a good imagination and like to create things. Anyone who will consider applying their talents to build a mini-golf hole for the second annual Putt Putt Palooza to benefit CADES, a Swarthmore based non-profit dedicated to serving children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, is needed. The theme of this year’s Putt Putt Palooza is “Candy Land at CADES” and hole creators (either individuals, families or teams of friends) are invited to choose their favorite candy and build a putt putt hole based on this theme. Prizes will be awarded for the top three holes. An 18-hole course comprised of the candy-themed holes will be set up throughout the CADES building on Rutgers Avenue in Swarthmore for Putt Putt Palooza on Sunday, Jan. 29. The event will run from 12 to 4 pm and is open to the public. Last year, Strath Haven Middle School’s 8th grade class adopted CADES for the year and started the putt putt event, which drew over 450 people. For more information or to sign up to create a hole, contact Anne Merz at anneb88@comcast.net.

Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmesan, Filet of Salmon or Penne Vodka. After cruise, the bus will stop at the Seaside Heights Boardwalk. Bus Leaves 8:30 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. Oct. 3, Rainbow Dinner Theater in Lancaster County. Show is “Sex, Please, We’re Sixty”. Cost is $92, which includes a full buffet, show, bus, all taxes and gratuities. This is a mad cap comedy farce with door slamming zaniness. Bus leaves 9:30 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m. To register for any trip or get more information, call (610) 237-8100 or stop by Schoolhouse Center at 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom.

MATTESS SALE The Chichester High School Band and Choir will take traditional fundraising to the “mats” by hosting their 5th annual Mattress Fundraiser 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat., Jan. 14. The high school gym will be transformed into a 20plus bed showroom, filled with all sizes and styles of mattresses. Name brands like Simmons Beautyrest, Restonic, Malouf and more will be available for up to 50% off retail prices. Since 2005, Custom Fundraising Solutions has been helping schools raise money using an unconventional approach, “The Mattress Fundraiser.” The concept is designed to help groups raise thousands of dollars in a one-day sale, and provide the community a product they need, for a great value. For more information about the Chichester HS Band and Choir Mattress Fundraiser contact Dave Cox at dcox@customfundraisingsolutions.com or call 215913-8762.

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The Media Recreation Board is selling discount tickets to the Flyers 50th Alumni Game. The game is at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, January 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are limited COMMUNITY TRIPS and they are $25 each. If inSchoolhouse Travel Club terested, call the Recreation in Ridley Township is host- Office at 610-566-5210 x255. ing the following trips to which the public is welcome: TRIP WITH Feb. 25, Saturday, Medi- RESURRECTION eval Times, Lyndhurst, NJ. ALUM Cost is $93, all inclusive, feasting, sword play, tourResurrection Alumni, naments, jousting and fal- family and friends are offerconry. Bus leaves 10:30 a.m. ing a trip to the Canadian April 25, Tuesday, Spot- Rockies and Glacier Nalight on Broadway at Cae- tional Park, June 30- uly 6, sar’s Casino in Atlantic City. 2017. Cost is $2894 per perCost is$50, and receive $20 son and includes roundtrip back in slot play and have air and sedan service from a memorable time listening Phila. airports and visits to to favorite Broadway tunes. Calgary, Canadian Rockies, Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and re- Columbia Falls, Montana, turns at 7 p.m. Glacier National Park, GanJuly 18,Tuesday, River dola Ride to summit of SulLady Paddlewheel His- phur Mountain, Icefields toric Lunch Cruise. Cost is Parkway and Waterfall, 3 $90, all inclusive. Cruise nights in Castle in the RockToms River and Barnegat ies and much more. For inBay, NJ. Meal choices information, call 610-892clude Chicken Franchaise, 1166.

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Aston Public Library on Concord Road will present Dick Rainer’s Juggling Show at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Everyone is welcome to this free event.

LATE DCCC REGISTRATION There’s still time to register for spring classes at Delaware County Community College. Four sessions are being offered: one traditional full-term semester and three accelerated options. Each session features a broad range of subjects, including allied health, business, communications, English, mathematics, science, and the trades. Classes are offered at the College’s locations in Delaware and Chester Counties, as well as online. Here are the spring session dates and registration deadlines. Spring Semester is January 17 – May 8. The last day to register is January 11. Spring Accelerated 1 is January 17 – March 12. The last day to register is January 11. Spring 2 Session is February 6 – May 8. The last day to register is February 3. Spring Accelerated 2 is March 20 – May 8. The last day to register is March 17. Late registration will be held on January 11. New students must complete the admission process, which may include placement testing and registration in person at one of the following College campuses between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.: the Marple Campus (901 S. Media Line Road, Media); Southeast Center (2000 Elmwood Avenue, Sharon Hill); Exton Center (906 & 912 Springdale Drive, Exton); or the Pennocks Bridge Campus (280 Pennocks Bridge Road, West Grove). More information is available at www.dccc.edu/ late-registration. Current students may register online through delaGATE, the College’s student communications portal, or in person . For more information, call 610-3595050, or visit www.dccc. edu/register to find out more.

GENEALOGY PRESENTATION Librarian and historian Barbara Selletti will present a seminar on Genealogy Basics 11 a.m. Saturday, January 28 at the library. Selletti is a genealogical researcher who has been working on her own family’s history for over forty years. She also has extensive experience presenting local history interpretations and re-

enactments. Register at www.tinyurl. com/astonadultevents/For more information about the Aston Public Library, go to www.astonlibrary.org/.The Library is at 3270 Concord Rd., Aston.

BOOK-IT FUNDRAISER The Helen Kate Furness Free Library and the Swarthmore Public Library are teaming up to hold the first annual “Book-It” 5K Run fundraiser on April 1. All race proceeds will be split between the two nonprofit libraries and used to help fund operating costs and community programs. At 8:45 a.m., the event will begin with the Swarthmore Stroll, a family friendly one mile that costs $20 to participate. At 9 a.m.,a 5K Run and Walk will start at Helen Kate Library and end at Swarthmore library. Cost is $30. At 9:15 a.m., Central Park activities will include food, drink, read alouds, face painting and more and at 9:45 a.m. an awards ceremony will award prizes to winners in the categories of overall, age, best book characters and others. At 10 a.m., there will be Kid Races on Park Avenue. People can sign up now to participate at www.runtheday.com/registration/select_race_type/41808/.

TECHNOLOGY DAY Technology Day for local seniors will be held 1-4 p.m.Monday January 16. Seniors who received a new smartphone, tablet, Ipad, Iphone, or Kindle or are having trouble getting it working, or would like to learn about new apps or how to download e-books or audiobooks are invited to The Helen Kate Furness Free Library, 100 N Providence Rd., Wallingford. Volunteers from Vanguard will be there to assist. Now in its fourth year, the volunteers have helped over 150 participants with their technology questions. Sign up for an appointment, or just drop by. Contact Jennifer at 610-566-9331 or Kathy at Surrey Services for Seniors—Hometown in Media at 610-566-0505 for more information. This free program is provided by the volunteers at Vanguard, Surrey Services for Seniors—Hometown in Media, and the Helen Kate Furness Free Library.

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Council: No tax hike in 2017 budget 2017 operating budget totaling $6.8 million, reflecting a zero tax increase for BROOKHAVEN >> Council residents. Millage was set unanimously adopted a at 4.35 mills, the same as By Loretta Rodgers Times Correspondent

2016. The trash fee was set A homeowner with a res- at $166, reflecting an inidence assessed at $150,000 crease of $4 annually over will pay $652.50 in borough the 2016 fee. real estate tax in 2017. In addition to regular

trash collection, the fee includes leaf and Christmas tree collection, as well as the use of the borough’s branch chipper. Sewer fees are as follows: Zones 1 through 3, $265; Zone 4, $424.69; and Zone 5, $263. The largest expenditures

in the proposed spending plan includes $1.7 million for police, $1.4 million for public works, and $900,000 for insurance premiums. Residents may view the budget during regular business hours at the borough municipal building on Cambridge Road.

IN LIMA

Two appointed Troop 404 Eagle Scouts On Dec. 26, Troop 404 honored two newly appointed Eagle Scouts, Samuel Messer and Daniel Rosenberger at Lima United Methodist Church. Messer is currently a sophomore at Penn State Main campus studying Economics and Physics. His Eagle project consisted of con-

structing bluebird houses for Tyler Arboretum. His team replaced houses tat were in dire need and created houses for the park to sell to the public for continue revenue for the support of the blue bird program Rosenberger is a freshman and Stevens Institute

of technology, honors program. He is studying Environmental Engineering. Daniel’s Eagle project consisted of the removal of invasive plant species from behind the Hunting Hills Mansion at Ridly Creek At the ceremony are (from left) Michael Covolus (Committee Chair), Daniel Rosenberger State Park. Both are graduates from Eagle Scout, Tom Rosenberger (Assistant Scoutmaster), Sam Messer Eagle Scout, and Brian McDonnell (Scoutmaster) Penncrest High School

LIBRARY NEWS

Get started with genealogy at Aston library Jan. 28 ASTON >> Those who have wanted to research their family history but don’t know where to start can join librarian and historian Barbara Selletti for a presentation, “Genealogy Basics,” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Aston Public Library, 3720 Concord Road. Barbara is a passionate genealogical researcher who has been working on her own family’s history for over 40 years. She also has extensive experience presenting local history interpretations and re-enactments. To register, visit www.tinyurl.com/astonadultevents Aston Public Library, 3270 Concord Road, holds chair Tai Chi Chih classes at 2 p.m. Thursdays Jan. 19-Feb. 23. Unlike T’ai Chi Ch’uan (or any of the martial arts) TCC is easy to learn, and doesn’t require a particular level of physical fitness or coordination.

Consisting of 19 movements and one pose, TCC attracts the widest audience because even those with physical limitations can participate, performing the movements while seated. During the six one hour sessions, participants have the opportunity to learn and practice basic movements while seated with, an accredited Tai Chi Chih teacher, Sr. Christa Marie Thompson. Studies have linked TCC to positive changes in all of the following: Arthritis, COPD, depression and anxiety, immune system, general health, increased energy; healthy aging, pain relief, healthy weight, and peace and joy. To register, visit www.tinurl.com/astonadultevents From now until Christmas, the library hosts a display of antique toy trains donated by local collector Ron Vance.

Volunteers of the Media-Upper Providence Library announces a November moving sale and a new location for its book sale. Beginning with the Spring 2017 sale (April 2224), the sale will be in the basement of the new library at 301 N. Jackson St. Donations are now being accepted in the new dropoff location on the porch of the library. Look for the specially marked bins in the alcove to the left of the main entrance on Jackson Street.

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Play Quizzo, benefit Upper Chichester Come out to a Quizzo Night to Librarian and historian Barbara Selletti presents benefit the Upper Chich“Genealogy Basics” at Aston Public Library Jan. 28. ester Library from 6:3010 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, See daily scenes from the Aston Public Library, in the community room the golden age of railroads go to www.astonlibrary.org of the municipal building, come to life at the entry of 8500 Furey Road. Cost of the library’s children’s area. New location for $20 per person includes all For information about Media-U.P. sale trivia games with light reSUBMITTED PHOTO

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freshments and beverages. Teams of 6-8 people compete at trivia with a grand cash prize awarded to the winning team. Proceeds benefit the library. Participants must be 21 or older. For information, call the library at 610-485-0200. The library holds a hat and scarf sale to benefit the library. A variety of homeknit hats and scarves, ranging in price from $8 to $20, are available for purchase at the library. Proceeds benefit library operations. The colorful items are created by library volunteers of The Wool Gatherers, whose members meet every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the library. Hannah Hinkle, a library assistant, invites anyone who knits, crochets, looms, weaves or creates crafts with yarn to join. For information, call 610-4850200 or visit www.upperchichesterlibrary.org

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County GOP and Democratic leaders look forward to 2017 ballot box again may not be in the forefront of many minds. However, leaders of both major political parWith the presidential ties in Delaware County campaigns in the rear- say 2017 holds some imporview mirror, going to the tant contests of its own —

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races that have more direct impact on local residents. Two count y council seats and the positions of county sheriff, controller and register of wills will be up for grabs in the upcoming election cycle and both parties anticipate running a full slate of candidates. They’ll emerge sometime late January or February. “We anticipate running a vigorous campaign,” Delaware County Democratic Chairman David Landau said, adding that names would be made public in February. “We are looking forward to breaking the barrier and electing a

Democrat to county council.” County council has been all Republican since 1980. He noted that although Democrats did not win nationally, locally Hillary Clinton took 63,000 more votes than President-elect Donald Trump in the November election. “On a countywide basis, we exceeded our performance over Barack Obama,” Landau said, adding that he expects that momentum to continue and move down ballot. Delaware County Republican Chairman Andrew Reilly said he expects the incumbents to run another term, including county Councilman David J. White, Sheriff Mary McFall Hopper and Register of Wills Jennifer Holsten Maddaloni. Controller Edward E. O’Lone is restricted by term limits, as is county Council Chairman Mario Civera, although Reilly said announcements will

be made to the Republican candidates running in those positions following a vetting and nomination process. Reilly emphasized the accomplishments of the current county council. “We really do elect public servants,” he said. “Third year in a row, (they passed) a budget with no tax increase. They care greatly about the people of Delaware County.” He said Republican candidates interested in running for the Civera seat will be asked hard questions about their stances on taxes. Civera began his county council tenure in 2010. According to the county Home Rule Charter, council members are restricted to two four-year terms. Outside the count y races, Landau said there’s been a deluge from people discontented with the national election. “We have gotten more calls,” he said. “We had sev-

eral meetings with these people.” In one of these meetings held after the election in Haverford, 100 people attended. “Although the Democrats are disappointed by last fall, a lot of people are so upset by it,” Landau said, adding they are saying to themselves, “I can’t sit on the sidelines.” He added, “The Democrats aren’t sitting around moping in their own selfpity. They’re engaged. They’re fired up. They’re ready to do battle.” Reilly said such activity following a presidential campaign is to be expected — although, he said, the country has indicated that it wants to move in another direction with the choice of Donald Trump for the White House. “That’s natural,” he said. “It’s probably similar to the surge we saw when President Obama was elected. I’ll be interested to see if the Democrats form their own tea party.”

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Glenwood Elementary School students give their presentation on abolishing the Electoral College at the Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement’s Lenfest Citizenship Challenge. MIDDLETOWN >> As the nation was debating who the next American president should be, Rachael Pinsley’s fifth grade class at Glenwood Elementary School was deciding whether or not to abolish the Electoral College. The Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement’s fourth annual Lenfest Citizenship Challenge question posed the question: “Should the Constitution be amended to eliminate the Electoral College system for selecting the president and replace it with the national popular vote?” The contest was open to fourth and fifth grade students in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia and Montgomery counties. Classes were asked to complete an essay that argued whether the Electoral College should remain a part of the voting process. Ultimately deciding that the Electoral College should

be abolished, the class’s collaborative essay — one of 120 submitted — caught the eyes of the contest organizers, who invited the class to compete against nine other finalists at the Constitution Center on December 13. As finalists, the students had to produce a creative finalist entry. Working together, the class produced a video news show with “man on the street” interviews to present their research. Pinsley’s class travelled to the National Constitution Center for the finals, where the creative entries were showcased for the first time. Students then answered questions from the panel of four judges including former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell as well as Judge Marjorie Rendell. After deliberating over the ten presentations they saw, Governor Rendell announced that Glenwood Ele-

mentary School had secured second place. As a prize, the school will receive a civics library and $500 for their school. “The most rewarding aspect has been the deep conversations my students have had about the election,” said Pinsley. “It was amazing to see how their research and conversations led to a well executed project. Plus, their understandings were deepened by reality. Before the election they wrote that a candidate with the popular vote could lose due to the Electoral College. So, when it actually happened, it really brought that research home. ” “This was a great opportunity for our students to learn about how government works,” said Superintendent James Wigo. “We are so proud of the great work our students produced for the competition.”

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Local students shine on campus WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF THE TRADES Michael Schneider, of Gradyville, a horticulture senior at Williamson College of the Trades, received the Scott Simpson Scholarship in Horticultural Studies recently. Schneider, who is president of the senior class, is in the student government, and is a Student Ambassador, was chosen for the scholarship because of his outstanding academic record, dependability on the job, and leadership qualities. He has been a self-employed landscaper for seven years and also works at Gentile’s Produce Market in Newtown Square. Last summer he had an internship at Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore University and earlier worked for Emil P. Weiss Landscaping in Media. The late Dr. John M. Templeton Jr., president of the John Templeton Foundation, and his wife Pina, endowed the scholarship in 2007 as a birthday gift to their son-in-law, Scott Simpson, who is president of Legend Landscapes in Exton.

Tiffany Radle of Media, a Senior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major, was among approximately 900 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List that recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. Bob Jones University is located in Greenville, South Carolina. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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YORK COLLEGE OF PA Alice Holenstein of Media graduated from York College of Pennsylvania on Dec. 21. Holenstein earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management.

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How To Get Viotren

This is the official nationwide release of Viotren in the United States. And so, the company is offering a special discount supply to any man who calls within the next 48-hours. Starting at 7:00AM today, the order hotline will be open for 48-hours. All you have to do is call TOLLFREE 1-888-386-9926 and provide the operator with the special discount approval code: BR117. The company will do the rest. Important: Due to Viotren’s recent media exposure on CBS, CNN, MSNBC, and FOX News, phone lines are often busy. If you call and do not immediately get through, please be patient and call back. Those who miss the 48 hour deadline may be forced to pay full price for Viotren.

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