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Eddystone to raise property taxes for first time in decade By Barbara Ormsby For Digital First Media

For the first time in 10 years, real estate taxes will be going up in the borough with the millage rate rising from 5.75 mills to 7 mills. The increase means a $60 a year increase in borough taxes in 2017 for a house assessed at $50,000. The 2017 budget shows expenditures of $3,649,821. At council’s preliminary budget presentation in December there was a deficit of $211,179 going into 2017. Council discussed adding a fee for trash removal as a way to raise revenue, with Treasurer Joseph Possenti noting that the borough is most likely the only municipality in Delaware County that does not have a fee for trash removal which is handled by borough employees. “We’re still without a trash

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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.

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

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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. 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, headquartered in Ridley Township, was granted an accommoFACILITY » PAGE 2

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on the altar. A f ter leav ing 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 Stor y.” This class of 1951 has been meeting each other for

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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

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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

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dation 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

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 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 custom-

ers 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. “W hen I was checking for locations, as soon as I came to this site in Brookhaven, I knew this is where I wanted the spa,” Lamber t 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 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.” 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 walkins are always welcome. For more information, call 610-340-3190 or 786422-3625. or visit www. handandstone.com/ or “like” Hand & Stone Spa Brookhaven on Facebook.

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 various safety precautions. Collelouri called the deci-

sion “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 sixmonth, 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. Jane Billings, the 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.

“The regular 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 attorney representing HEADstrong, 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. “The (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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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, beginning 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. 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 MEDIA >>

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Patrick Houston family and small, faithbased community, and his growing awareness and experiences of global opportunities. He brings that background to the maturity of his world view. When invited to speak, Houston acknowledged he would be eager to expand his understanding of Dr. King’s work. He then embraced 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

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his uniform. “I tried to wait as long as I could for everyone, but when he saw me and he started walking towards me, I couldn’t wait,” Adamek said. “I am doing this because of what he is doing for me. He has done so much by selling the bands. I wanted to give back. I didn’t know what I could do to give back and we came up with the idea of a uniform and to get as many cops and firemen as we could to flood the streets.” Graham has been selling wrist band in the community to raise money to offset the medical bills of Officer Adamek, who is battling cancer. Police came from departments in Upper Chichester, Trainer, Lower Chichester, Chester Township and Chester City along with firemen from Marcus Hook, Upper Chichester and Linwood. Adamek and Trainer Chief Francis Priscopo planned the event a month ago, getting in touch with Avery’s mom, Jennifer McKay. Avery had no clue. “He’s a great kid and for being 5 years-old what he is doing is amazing,” said Adamek.”We have always been givers and sometimes it is hard to sit back and take and receive. When someone does something nice for you, you do something nice back. We are trying to do everything we can. If I touched one kid in my life during my career it makes my career worthwhile.”. The two struck up a friendship when Adamek would patrol by Avery’s house in his police car and talk to the youngster. When the youth found out that Adamek was ill, Avery wanted to find a way to help him. With the help of his mother and his mommom, Gail McKay, he designed blue bracelets with the words, Hope, Faith and Love, and a blue ribbon denoting colorectal cancer. The Trainer youngster decided to help his hero, by selling bracelets to help offset medical expenses while he undergoes cancer treatments. Avery has raised over $4,000 dollars for Officer Adamek. The police officer is still undergoing treatment, but it didn’t stop him from honoring this little guy. A shy Avery, dressed in his new policeman blues,

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Avery Graham looks at the uniform presented to him byTrainer Officer Steve Adamek. Behind him is Chief Francis Priscopo. looked up at Adamek for guidance as he buckled the holster and put the police hat on him. “Don’t be shy,” Adamek suggested to his young pal. “The guys out here are rooting for you. When we go outside I will stand on the steps so everyone can see you. I will pin your badge on. Turn around then we will salute everybody. After we will go for a ride in the patrol car, so don’t be nervous,” he said, reassuring Avery. Aver y a nd O f f ic er Adamek stood on the steps as he pinned the badge on and saluted the crowd. Neighbors, police and fireman clapped. Someone shouted how sharp Officer Graham looked. Chief Priscopo knelt down by Avery admiring his badge and helping him through the media frenzy telling the TV crews they needed smaller cameras. The chief said the best part of the day was seeing his officer be well enough to take part in this day and so many in the community giving back. “It’s amazing but to have Steve here is the best because he is well enough to make it,” Chief Priscopo said. “This is a good day for us. Avery’s the best. We wanted to do it for him. All you have to do in our family is call and they (police and firemen) show up. And

it’s a testament to Steve. These guys love Steve. It didn’t take much to get them here. I am happy that Steve is here.” As Jennifer McKay saw her young son honored, she held back tears. “It’s overwhelming, I am a very proud mom,” she said. “It’s very exciting. By doing this for him, he will have a lifetime of memories. He can grow up and tell this story over and over again. He can tell his kids and his grandkids. It was a month in the planning. It was a surprise for him. He heard the sirens and seeing everyone outside he wanted to go outside. He is shocked and surprised. Steve arranged this for Avery. Everything worked out great, just like Steve wanted it to be,” said McKay. Adamek was as overwhelmed as Avery and his mom. “Just to see all the support is overwhelming I can’t thank everyone enough,” the officer said “ I had to wipe the tears away before I could see him in the uniform. He’s a bundle of joy; he probably won’t take the uniform off for a week. “It’s not an easy road I have to go through but with all the support that everyone has given me. It’s been a lot easier for me and my family. I love you all and thank you all very much,” said Adamek.

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Avery Graham and his mom, Jennifer McKay sells bracelets to officers who came to honor him.

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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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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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Edward S. Condra, Senior Publisher Peg DeGrassa, Editor

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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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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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AMATEUR HOCKEY

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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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What’s happening in and around town 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, which closed in 1993, to become members. If interested, call the Alumni Office at 610-8762006 and leave name and phone number. All calls will be followed up with choir membership information.

MYSTERY DINNER Murder is on the menu at Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom when it hosts its annual murder mystery dinner event. “Murder on the Air,” the 1950’s sitcom-themed affair, will be presented from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 13. The evening will begin, innocent enough, with friends gathering, enjoying good food and conversation, Then the action begins, the hilarity happens and somebody must die.The detective works with the audience and players to determine “who done it,” while enjoying a three course dinner.This is a byob event and tickets are on sale now for $25.For more information, call 610 237-8100 or stop by the center to get tickets.

BIKE REGISTRATION Ridley Park Police Department will register local residents’ new bicycles, and their old bikes too. People can come to the station with their bikes and be prepared to provide the following information: make, model, color, serial number, wheel size, number of speeds and receipt of purchase if available. The police department is at 230 W. Chester Pike, Ridley Park.

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This home on East Ridley Avenue in Ridley Park is festooned for the holidays.

Lunch and Fun for senior citizens of Ridley Park, Eddystone and Ridley Township at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, in the Ridley High School cafeteria, 901 Morton Ave., Folsom. The event includes door prizes (sign the back of admission ticket to enter). Guests should park in the main lock by the main enCOMMUNITY TRIPS trance to the school and enAVAILABLE ter through the main door. All others are locked. For Schoolhouse Travel Club tickets, call Betty Ann Pavin Ridley Township is host- lock at 610-534-1900, ext. ing the following trips to 1107. which the public is welFREE SOUP LUNCH come: Feb. 25, Saturday, MediSt James Episcopal eval Times, Lyndhurst, NJ. Church, 732 11th Ave., ProsCost is $93, all inclusive, pect Park, offers a free feasting, sword play, tour- ‘Soup’er Lunch every Tuesnaments, jousting and fal- day. Lunch includes soup, conry. Bus leaves 10:30 a.m. rolls, butter, desserts and April 25, Tuesday, Spot- beverages, as well as comlight on Broadway at Cae- munity fellowship. Everysar’s Casino in Atlantic City. one is welcome. The church Cost is$50, and receive $20 also offers a Sunday service back in slot play and have at 9:30a.m. at which everya memorable time listening one is also welcome. to favorite Broadway tunes. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and re- FREE ZUMBA CLASSES turns at 7 p.m. July 18,Tuesday, River Lady Paddlewheel HisThe Friends of the Ridtoric Lunch Cruise. Cost is ley Park Library are host$90, all inclusive. Cruise ing a free Zumba Fitness Toms River and Barnegat class on Wednesday, JanBay, NJ. Meal choices in- uary 11, from 7:30 to 8:30 clude Chicken Franchaise, p.m. No experience is necChicken Marsala, Chicken essary to come join the fun, Parmesan, Filet of Salmon and Zumba is appropriate or Penne Vodka. After for all levels of fitness. The cruise, the bus will stop at class will be taught by lithe Seaside Heights Board- censed instructor Megan walk. Bus Leaves 8:30 a.m. Walsh, and held in Borough Hall, 105 E Ward St., and returns at 6 p.m. Oct. 3, Rainbow Din- Ridley Park. Although the ner Theater in Lancaster Zumba class is free, people County. Show is “Sex, must register by calling the Please, We’re Sixty”. Cost Ridley Park Library at (610) is $92, which includes a 583-7207. Participants should wear full buffet, show, bus, all taxes and gratuities. This comfortable clothing to exis a mad cap comedy farce ercise in and sneakers, and with door slamming zani- bring a bottle of water. For ness. Bus leaves 9:30 a.m. more information, call Ridley Park Library at (610) and will return at 6 p.m. To register for any trip 583-7207. or get more information, call (610) 237-8100 or stop SAT PREP COURSE by Schoolhouse Center is at Bonner & Prendergast 600 Swarthmore Ave., Fol- High School in Drexel Hill som. will sponsor a one-morning Ace the SAT Workshop RIDLEY SENIOR on Saturday, January 14 to LUNCHEON help students score their personal best when they Ridley School District take their SAT test. The hosts a Senior Citizens one-day Ace the SAT Work-

shops can boost scores significantly. Professional instructors from Advance Test Review give students the exclusive inside information they need to improve their performance in the redesigned SAT and PSAT. Students are alerted to the traps programmed into the tests to keep them from finishing and scoring their best. They are then shown how to turn these same traps into scoring opportunities that can jump their scores 80 to 210 points. SAT takers don’t usually find these insights and tips in any other SAT prep program other than Advance Test Review. Ace the SAT Workshops sharpen each participant’s competitive edge by including in tuition the books and study-materials needed to continue expanding testtaking skills at home. These texts and study guides retail for over $95. For more information, visit bonnerprendie.com or call an Advance Test Review professional advisor at 610-449-6311 or visitwww. acethesatworkshop.com.

POUND CAKE FOR SALE The Ridley Drama Group is selling Stock’s Pound Cake for $15. Buyers can choose from vanilla-iced, chocolate-iced or plain, but all orders must be in by Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. and picked up on Jan. 20. To place an order, call Amy Mergott at 610-659-0167 or e-mail amy. mergott@rcn.com/.

MONDAY NIGHT BINGO The Ridley Park Seniors Group will sponsor Monday night bingo 7-9 p.m. every week at Ridley Park Borough Hall, Ward St., Ridley Park. Cards cost three for a quarter and fifteen games will be played. Everyone is welcome to attend. Also on Mondays, from 12 noon to 3 p.m., card games are available to play, including poker, pinochle and canasta. No admission is charged. Ridley Park Seniors al-

ways welcome new members and visitors. The group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at borough hall. Dues are $8 for the entire year. For more information, call Marie at 610-494-5707.

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dine Center, Chester.Also supported is the Veterans Hospital with donated lap robes made by the knitting group.

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.

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. MEDITATION For more information, visit WORKSHOPS w w w.delcocampfair.com or check out the Facebook Meditation requires no Page. extensive training, preparation or effort. It is simNEWCOMERS TO ple, easy and anyone can MEET do it. A simple commitment of a few minutes a day can Newcomers and Neigh- make a real difference in bors of Delaware County a person’s life by helping will meet for a luncheon to clear the mind and reat Charlotte’s Restaurant, duce stress. The best way 3207 West Chester Pike, to learn about meditation Newtown Square, 11:30 is for someone to show you a.m. Wednesday, January what to do and how to do it. 18. A general meeting of the The Ridley Township Pubmembership wll be held at lic Library is offering a free Noon, followed by lunch at Basic Meditation Workshop led by Rich Conti from the 12:15 p.m. This month’s program Schoolhouse Center Mediwill be presented by Art tation Group. In one hour, Goes to School volunteer participants will learn all and Newcomers and Neigh- they need to practice medbors club member Sonia itation on their own, at Melville from the Walling- home. Workshops will be ford-Swarthmore Chapter. held at the library on MonShe will talk about the art day evenings, March 6 and prints and artists in the cur- May 8 at 6:30 pm. The Lirent portfolio being shown brary also offers a monthly to school children this term. Meditation Group which For a reservation, call meets for two hours on SatPeggy Speers 610 361-9597 urdays at 1 p.m. Sessions by Noon on Friday, January are scheduled for Janu13. Cost of the luncheon is ary 21, February 18 and $25. Checks may be made March 11. Sessions begin to Newcomers & Neigh- with basic meditation inbors or even cash only. For struction suitable for peomembership information ple with no prior meditacall Barbara Meyer at 610 tion experience, or for people who need a refresher. 565-8433. All women of Delaware Then there are timed periCounty are invited to join ods using various meditathis non-profit organiza- tion techniques such as sition. The main philan- lent meditation, recorded thropic cause is the Berna- guided meditations or mu-

sic. Register for any or all of the Meditation classes by emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, calling 610583-0593, or stopping by the library,100 E.MacDade Blvd., Folsom.

FOOD PANTRY OPEN C h r ist Taber na cle Church, 14 S. Morton Avenue , Morton, offers a food pantry that gives away five days worth of boxed and canned foods to local residents in need. The pantry is open 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, January 14, and every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Hot meals will also be served. For more information, call 610-328-2330.

DCIU HIRING GUEST TEACHERS In response to the teacher shortage crisis affecting local school districts, as well as those across the country, the Delaware County Intermediate Unit in Morton will offer a guest teacher service beginning with the 2016-17 school year to help participating school districts in Delaware County with obtaining substitute teachers. A second round of training for the DCIU Guest Teacher Program will be held on Jan. 25 from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Jan. 26 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Applications must be received by Friday, Jan. 13. The Guest Teacher Program is designed to provide individuals with a bachelor’s degree with the necessary training required to become day-to-day substitutes in participating districts. Any individual with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is eligible to apply to the program. Participating school districts include: Chichester, Marple Newtown, Radnor Township, Rose Tree Media, Southeast Delco, Springfield, Upper Darby, Wallingford-Swarthmore and DCIU. For information and to register to participate, contact Nikki Borradaile, Supervisor of Professional Learning, 610-938-9000 x2034 or nborradaile@dciu. org.

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NATIONAL CHAMPION

TOP DOG Life of a show dog: Ridley’s prize-winning canine ranked among Top 10 in nation By Peg DeGrassa pdegrassa@21st-centurymedia.com @PeggyDe5 on Twitter RIDLEY TOWNSHIP >> Much has been written and publicized about “pageant mothers” and their vigilance in preparing their young contestants for the pageant circuit to score trophies, scholarships and all kinds of other prizes. Most people are also aware of the long road for horse owners and their prized colts and fillies as they travel the route to the larger national races and horse shows. However, some may not realize that a very similar circuit exists for dog owners who travel with their pets, hoping to one day garner the ultimate prize ribbons of the national and international dog shows. One lucky local lady and her four-legged super star have gathered a wall-full of awards in only four years, including 26 Best of Breed titles and Group Placements, 20 Majors, and a ranking of #6 among all the dogs of its breed nationally. Folsom resident Linda Schultz-Titerence acquired her “show dog” Zeus when he was a mere eight weeks old. “I didn’t pick out Zeus from the litter,” Schultz-Titerence laughed recently. “He definitely chose me.” When Schultz-Titerence and her late husband Bob Titerence decided they wanted to bring a new dog into their lives, they researched breeds on the internet. With Bob retired, he had the time to dedicate to training a new pup. Schultz-Titerence, who retired from Colliers International only a short time

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Zeus, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, has all of the characteristics that local resident Linda Schultz-Titerence desired in a dog, including his size, activity level and temperament.

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Linda Schultz-Titerence plays with Zeus in the yard of her Folsom home recently. The local Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has earned 26 Best of Breed titles and Group Placements, 20 Majors, and a ranking of #6 among all the dogs of its breed nationally. later, was excited to join in the challenges of training. She was looking forward to her new role of dog-owner, since she hadn’t had a pet since she was a little girl. They decided the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (NSDTR) possessed all of the characteristics that they desired, including size and temperament. They liked that they didn’t bark much, had a high activity level and enjoyed swimming. The 400 year old breed from Canada is selectively bred in the U.S. and has been AKC registered since 2003.

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Linda Schultz-Titerence feeds Zeus a snack inside her Ridley Township home.

“The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have shades of red in their coats,” Schultz-Titerence explained. “They can have some white markings, with pink eyes and noses. In addition to all of their positive characteristics, we found them to be very attractive.” The couple tracked down a NSDTR breeder in Newtown, Bucks County. Leylines, which has been breeding, raising, and hunting with their Tollers since 1994. breeds Tollers as a hobby and not as a business. In April 2012, Bob and Linda brought home Zeus, when he was eight weeks old. His official name is CH Leyline’s King of the Gods, CGC, CH stands for Championship and CGC stands for Canine Good Citizen. Titerence taught Zeus how to play and some basic commands. The canine attended Handling and Paying Attention classes at Wonder Dogs in West Berlin, New Jersey. At four months, Zeus learned to dock-dive up at Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes, NY. By September 2012, the Delaware County dog extraordinaire had his first showing. Zeus the Toller was a quick learner. After just six shows, in May 2013, he won his first championship at a show in Harrisburg. Breeder Fran Kaplan, who is co-owner, was his handler. Zeus hasn’t slowed down since. In Feb. 2014, Zeus entered dog shows in Wildwood NJ and scored Best of Breed for two days in a row. He was handled by

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Zeus, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, has garnered awards and ribbons in dog shows, near and far. The breed is known to be good watchdogs, hunters and loyal companions.

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Delaware County resident Linda Schultz-Titerence is pictured standing in the hallway of her Folsom home, surrounded by prize ribbons, medals and certificates won by her beloved dog, Zeus. Heather Bremmer, author benched shows because she pionship title, a Toller must of the book “Show Dog.” gets a chance to talk with show that it still has these Kevin Bednar is also one people and educate them basic skills. Today’s Tollers, like Zeus, of Zeus’s handlers. about Tollers. When Titerence, a VietOnly four benched shows are multi-faceted. “They’re nam vet, died from com- remain in the U.S. The the ideal dog,” gushed plications of Agent Orange, “Benched” format means Schultz-Titerence. “They’re in March of 2014, Zeus had that the show is open to a retriever, a hunter, a loyal also been acting as a ser- the public and the canines watchdog, a competitions vice dog for him. Bob’s lov- are on display all day long dog and a wonderful loving companion was named so that attendees of all ages ing pet all rolled into one.” The well-rounded Zeus is Best of Breed at a show can see the dogs up-close in York, Pennsylvania on and meet their owners. The not just another pretty face March 15. Titerence passed National Dog Show, annu- on the dog show circuit. He away later that night. ally presented by Purina is also a registered therAfter his death, Schultz- and hosted by the Kennel apy dog and brings joy and Titerence decided to con- Club of Philadelphia at The comfort to the patients at tinue their mission of show- Greater Philadelphia Expo Abramson Cancer Center at ing Zeus, campaigning him Center in Oaks, is among the University of Pennsylin as many shows as pos- the benched shows. Linda vania every week. Schultzsible. and Zeus have attended the Titerence hopes to soon “Zeus does extremely show, which is nationally bring him to the VA Hoswell with professional han- televised on Thanksgiving pital to comfort patients dlers in the ring,” Schultz- Day, for the past few years. there as well. “Zeus isn’t a lap dog, but Titerence claimed. “You “Zeus was seen on the never know what the judges television screen for about he’s great company and are looking for—size, pro- four seconds,” Schultz-Ti- very sweet. He’s not ever file, gait? Somehow, Zeus terence chuckled. “The aggressive with people, knows what he has to do show usually will give more only a joy to them,” she said and does it!” screen time to the popular, as she lovingly stroked his By the summer of 2014, well-known breeds.” shiny coat. “I hope to bring Zeus won 21 Best in Breed Zeus and Schultz-Ti- him to more places as a titles in a row, includ- terence also attended the therapy dog.” ing the Grand Champion- Westminster Show, the only The owner hasn’t bred ship and Best of Breed in a other televised benched the four-and-a-half year show in Trenton New Jer- show. At the National Dog old Zeus yet. With a lifessey in May. By October, the Show in Oaks, one of the pan of 14 years, Tollers are Ridley Township dog held oldest and most prestigious able to have three litters the title of fifth in the coun- in the country, over 2,000 over their lifetime. Never try in his breed. In a sub- purebred dogs from over having owned a purebred sequent show, a Toller from 100 AKC-sanctioned breeds before, Schultz-Titerence Canada took the champion- and varieties, compete. said she gained most of ship and Zeus then slid into “I really enjoy going to her Toller-knowledge from the #6 spot. In November of the National Dog Show, reading, talking to other 2014, Zeus brought home but because it’s benched, owners and from Kaplan, the Bronze from the Ken- the day is long and tiring,” now a dear friend of hers, nel Club of Philadelphia’s Schultz-Titerence admit- who is a wealth of Toller National Dog Show. In De- ted. “Once you are admit- information and expertise. cember 2014, the prize dog ted to the show floor by 11 The owner uses a speentered a prestigious show a.m., you have to stay there cial shampoo to bring out in Orlando, Florida and in your spot until 5 p.m.” the shine in her pride-andscored an Award of ExThe local dog show dog joy’s coat, cellence at Eukanuba Na- owner said she has formed “Tollers are supposed to tional Championship plus a camaraderie with the look natural in front of the two Select ribbons at the other exhibitors over the judges,” she explained as pre-shows.. past few years and they she eyed up her companion Schultz-Titerence and cheer on each other’s dogs. lovingly. “Judges can actuher sidekick Zeus haven’t She lovingly made slop ally disqualify a show dog if stopped since, attending towels for all the 39 Tollers they are overgroomed.” shows and bringing home expected to show in her catThis is among the mulribbons and trophies. The egory this year at the Na- titude of facts , know-how duo have participated in tional Show, embroider- and tidbits of knowledge shows near and far, from ing them with “NSDTRC,” that the Toller owner has Romulus and Albion in the acronym for The Nova gained along the way. New York to Topsfield and Scotia Duck Tolling ReAs she petted Zeus and West Springfield in Mas- triever Club (USA). The na- talked about the joy and sachusetts to Ludwig’s tional club was formed in added dimension of pleaCorner and New Castle in 1984 to promote the in- sure that he has brought Pennsylvania. terest of the Toller, and into her life, Schultz-TiterLife traveling the dog to safeguard its future in ence remarked sincerely show circuit isn’t for every- the United States. The NS- as she looked at her prizeone, Zeus’s owner admit- DTRC holds the belief that winning canine, “No matted. It takes dedication and sporting breed dogs, such ter what the future holds commitment. as the Toller, should dem- for Zeus, he will always be “It’s definitely a labor of onstrate the basic instincts a champion to me.” love,” she said. and traits necessary to adFor more information If there is any prize equately execute the tasks on Delaware County ’s money won, it goes to the for which they were bred. prize winning show dog, handler, Schultz-Titerence The founding board of di- visit the “Zeus Titerence” explained. rectors and membership es- page on Facebook or go to The dog owner says tablished a precedent, that his website, www.Zeustheshe particularly likes the to be awarded a club cham- Toller.com/.

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Top Research Team Sheriff’s office warns residents of scam calls Approves New Low-Cost 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

Sex Pill for Men

Men in clinical trial see huge boost in desire, strength of erections, and sexual activity. 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.

Delaware County Sheriff Mary McFall Hopper is warning residents of another phone scam making the rounds, with callers falsely claiming to represent the sheriff’s department. 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 becoming the victim of a scam: • Always be suspicious of unsolicited phone calls. • Never give money, financial or personal information to someone with whom you have no personal ties and with whom you did not initiate the contact. • Trust your instincts: if an unknown caller makes you uncomfortable or says things that do not sound right, hang up. Victims of telephone or online scams can file a complaint with their local police and report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov

HUMAN SERVICES

Cornelius to retire as Elwyn president By the Times Staff MIDDLETOWN >> After serving nearly three decades as president of Elwyn, Dr. Sandra Cornelius on Tuesday announced her retirement, effective June 2017. The Elwyn board commended Cornelius for her 26 years of dedication and service, according to a prepared statement issued late Tuesday afternoon. In turn, the release states, Cornelius, 74, thanked the Elwyn staff, community partners, board and families for their support throughout her tenure. According to the statement, the Elwyn board has retained a nationally recognized executive search consultant and appointed a board-based search committee to identify a successor aligned with Elwyn’s core mission and 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 Services and was director of the Delaware County Human Services Department before assuming the helm at Elwyn in 1991. Cornelius earned an English degree from the University of Pennsylvania and graduate and doctoral de-

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!”

Exciting New Discovery There is a good reason men are getting such great results with JackedUp. The company’s chief researcher, Jim Ramsey, explains, “The team made a really big discovery. They found a way to block estrogen, which is a hormone that causes a lot of sexual problems for men.” As we age, estrogen levels in men tend to go up while testosterone goes down. Each of these is bad on its own. Together, it explains why so many aging men gain weight and have low libido and erection problems.

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Elwyn President Dr. Sandra Cornelius stands with photos old and new of Elywn clients. grees in social work from Bryn Mawr College where she was an administrator and teacher before being hired by Delaware County in 1978. She and her husband of more than 50 years, retired dermatologist Dr. Chalmers Cornelius, raised two 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 intellectual 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.

WEST CATHOLIC CALENDARS

Alumnae association selling calendars for scholarship fund West Catholic Girls benefit its scholarship fund Alumnae Association is sell- for West Catholic students. ing the 2017 Yearbook phoCalendars are $10 each, tos from the 1950s-60s to plus $2 for mailing. Please

make your check payable to WCGAA and mail it to: WCGAA, 1325 Robinson Ave., Havertown, PA 19083.

Ramsey adds, “That’s what makes JackedUp so revolutionary. It’s actually designed to combat both of these problems by boosting testosterone and blocking estrogen. There’s nothing else on the market like it.” This breakthrough has users experiencing a surge in passion and desire for the ﬁrst time in years. Many say it’s reignited an aspect of their relationship they’d been missing for quite some time. “I thought my lack of interest and inability to perform was just a part of getting older,” said Rob Hoosier, an early user of JackedUp. “Thankfully, now I know that’s not the case. JackedUp has my wife wondering what

Better Sex For Older Men: New pill is the ﬁrst of its kind to block estrogen in men, preventing weight gain, low libido and bedroom performance problems. With over 2 Million doses already shipped this year, analysts expect it will take a major slice of the market.

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.

Recommended By Medical Doctors Other than the sometimes dangerous drug options, male potency products are

often ineffective. That’s why doctors are usually hesitant to recommend them. JackedUp is a rare exception. Dr. Jacob Moss says, “I recommend JackedUp if you’re struggling with getting and keeping erections or low libido. It’s also a great option for men who want to last longer and have more control over when they orgasm.” “JackedUp works by boosting key male hormones without side effects. The beneﬁts of these hormones to sexual health are well known, but they actually do more than that. Men also report more energy, less body fat and higher motivation,” said Dr. G. Pereira, a renowned surgeon in Florida. Dr. Laguna-Bedia, a specialist in internal medicine notes, “A lot of men think their lack of interest and inability to perform are simply parts of aging. This is just not true. JackedUp can help these men regain a healthy appetite for sex and the physical ability to perform.”

How To Get JackedUp The makers of JackedUp are working hard to give even more men the chance to feel the beneﬁts of this product. As such, they are offering a special discounted supply to any man who calls within the next 48 hours. A Regional Order Hotline has been set up for local readers to call. This gives everyone an equal chance to try JackedUp with their 100% satisfaction guarantee. Starting at 6:00 am today the order hotline will be open for 48 hours. All you have to do is call TOLL FREE 1-800-570-3868 and provide the operator with the discount code: JU16. The company will do the rest. Due to recent media exposure, phone lines are often busy. If you call and do not immediately get through, please be patient and call back. Current supplies of JackedUp are limited. Callers that don’t get through to the order hotline within the next 48 hours will have to pay more and possibly wait until more inventory is produced. This could take as long as 6-8 weeks.

THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. ALL DOCTORS MENTIONED ARE REMUNERATED FOR THEIR SERVICES. ALL CLINICAL STUDIES ON JACKEDUP’S ACTIVE INGREDIENT WERE INDEPENDENTLY CONDUCTED AND WERE NOT SPONSORED BY THE MAKERS OF JACKEDUP.

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PROSPECT PARK

CRIME

Fire roars through borough home Man robbed outside Tinicum Denny’s

By Rick Kauffman rkauffman@21st-centurymedia.com @Kauffee_DT on Twitter

PROSPECT PARK >> An overnight blaze ravaged a home in Prospect Park last week, displacing a family, who managed to escape without injury. Reports indicated one firefighters was treated for a minor injury at the scene. The structure fire broke out around 1 a.m. Monday morning and quickly escalated to a second alarm with the fire spreading to all three levels of the home on the corner of 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue. Reports said the fire spread quickly throughout the walls of the home, which by Monday afternoon showed significant damage, especially in the rear of the home. The adjacent house had damage in the form of melted siding from the sheer heat of the blaze, but did not appear to have caught fire itself. A GoFundMe, set up in the family’s name, said

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A Prospect Park family was displaced after a two-alarm fire broke out early Monday morning in their borough home. Significant damage was done to the home, but luckily no one was injured. that a family of a man, his grandmother, an aunt and three cousins lived in the home and lost all of their possessions in the blaze. “As the holidays have just passed, they do not have the

means to replace absolutely everything,” the post reads. Within 13 hours of the GoFundMe’s creating, it has already garnered more than $950 in donations of the $5000 goal.

https://www.gofundme. com/family-fire-in-prospect The American Red Cross and Salvation Army is also contributing support. Cause of the fire remains under investigation.

TINICUM >> Township police are investigating a robbery that occurred Monday night in the parking lot of the Denny’s restaurant on Route 291. The incident occurred about 9:50 p.m. Monday when the victim arrived at the restaurant at 47 Industrial Highway in the township’s Essington section. As the victim was exiting his vehicle, he was approached from behind by three black men with stockings over their faces, one of whom was armed with a gun. According to police, one of the robbers placed a handgun in the small of

the victim’s back and told him to get on the ground. The gunman then proceeded to remove cash from the victim’s pockets. The suspects then drove off in a newer-model Dodge Charger w ith tinted windows, which was last seen traveling west on Route 291. The gunman was described as being taller than his two accomplices and weighing about 180 pounds. The other two suspects were both described as about 5 feet 4 inches tall with average builds. Anyone with information is asked to contact Tinicum police at 610521-3830.

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Business association honors Williamson College of Trades

FAMILIAR LAMENT IN CHESTER

Delco records 1st homicide of 2017 By Rick Kauffman rkauffman@21st-centurymedia.com @Kauffee_DT on Twitter CHESTER >> A man who was found shot and killed in the city is the first homicide victim of 2017 in Delaware County. A call came in at 8:05 a.m. Monday morning when an unidentified 24-year-old male was found unresponsive in the driver’s seat of an automobile near the intersection of 22nd and Howard. The identify of the victim has not yet been released. No suspects are in custody at this time. No calls were made of shots fired, but as of now the Chester Police Department is treating the area in which his body was found as the scene of the crime. “There weren’t any calls for shots fired, but doesn’t mean it didn’t happen there,” said Chester Police Chief James Nolan IV. “A shot from a small caliber gun may have not been heard.” Chester Police responded to 22nd and Howard Streets for a report of a suspicious condition. Officer Leon Paparo and Officer Michael Dingler responded to the scene and found the male unresponsive in the driver’s seat with what appeared to be gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead

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Greg Lindemuth, Williamson’s executive vice president and MBPA board member, holds MBPA’s 2016 Business of the Year Award plaque.

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Delaware County’s first homicide of 2017 occurred near the intersection of 22nd and Howard streets in Chester sometime early Monday morning. A man was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds in a Kia Sorento. The victim has not yet been identified. at the scene. Since officers did not receive a call of shots fired, the time of death is still under investigation. “The initial estimate that it happened there (at 22nd and Howard),” Nolan said. “But, obviously it’s early in the investigation.” The Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office offered no further information Monday afternoon. Chester’s first homicide of 2017 comes after a year in which 27 individu-

als were killed in the city — of those four were justified, but many remain unsolved. With the police department going through a transitional phase — Nolan called it an “exodus” of many long-time detectives and high-ranking officials — the onus is on the new blood within the department to pick up where their colleagues left off. Most notably, Commissioner Darren Alston retired as of Dec. 31, 2016, leaving the top spot vacant,

with Deputy Commissioner Otis Blair filling the capacity in the interim. Alston at his retirement announcement left the community with a humble farewell. “With your career you never want to say that you have regrets, the only regret that I have is that I was never able to bring closure to some of the families of victims who lost their lives in the city of Chester,” Alston said. “Now I only pray for them.”

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, expanding 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 effort to support our community is ongoing and includes such things as helping out at the township’s annual Community Day, using our trade programs in community service projects, and our Service Week in which students, faculty, and staff spend one week serving area nonprofits.”

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