Don’t Retire, ReFire: ReFirement at Any Age!
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Four and a half years ago, when I started writing articles, my focus was on offering different perspectives to facing retirement and the questions that arise.
As the months and years passed, and the articles continued, it became clear that what I was sharing had a more universal message that spanned the ages.
While a sixteen year old isn’t thinking about...
Obituaries: Jack Arnold Keller
Keller, Jack Arnold, passed away December 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene S. Keller and Cenia Graham Keller; and one sister, Patricia Keller Griffin. He is survived by his brother, William L. Keller. Jack grew up in Chester, Va. He graduated from Thomas Dale in 1970 and VMI in 1975. He served in the military as an officer and moved on to a very successful career in information...
Obituaries: Joseph Walter Eby
Joseph Walter Eby
Joseph Walter Eby, of Springhouse Estates, Ambler Pa. formerly of Roslyn and Horsham
Joe passed away on January 7, 2021 at the age of 89
Born and raised in Downingtown Pa., the son of Joseph A. and Christine Eby
Survived by his wife of 66 yrs., Marjory, son Alan and predeceased by daughter Barbara Ballard. Also survived by son in law, Leonard and granddaughters, Shaunna...
Coatesville names new Ass’t. City Manager during reorganization meeting
Charles “Chip” Huston
COATESVILLE — During the Monday, January 4 Coatesville Reorganization meeting, which was held in the midst of the city’s pivotal redevelopment initiatives, Linda Lavender Norris was reelected as City Council President along with Carmen Green, Vice President.
“I feel honored that my colleagues entrusted me to maintain this leadership role, and it’s my pleasure...
Obituaries: Herbert Auld Anderson
Herbert Auld Anderson
Herbert Auld Anderson, 89, died Dec. 23 at his retirement home in Myrtle Beach, SC after a long illness. Mr. Anderson was a native of Brooklyn, NY. In his youth he was a soprano in the St Paul’s Episcopal Church boys’ choir and graduated from Brooklyn Tech High School where he lettered in football and lacrosse. He attended Adelphi University on Long Island, NY on a football...
Chester County Sheriff’s Office leads kids ‘Safely Home’
Students from the Garage Community Youth Center in Kennett Square boarded their school bus and headed “safety home” thanks to the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, Unionville Presbyterian Church and the Iota Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alphoa Sorority, Inc. Pictured left to right are Rev. Annalie Korengel, Unionville Presbyterian Church; Nelson and Cassandra, students at the Garage; Kristin...
What To Do: A time before dinosaurs
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Academy of Natural Sciences
During normal times, a visit to a museum was a great way to break up the winter doldrums that accompany January, February and March. This winter, COVID-19 restrictions forced area museums to shutter their doors in late 2020.
Fortunately, restrictions on museums have just been lifted by the state. Like a phoenix rising...
On Stage: Reed offers a welcome laugh with a show at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Earl David Reed
If you view the COVID-19 pandemic as a tropical storm with gale force winds and live entertainment venues as boats, venues throughout Pennsylvania have been tightly secured to their docks while those in Philadelphia have been completely taken out of the water.
Philly’s tight restrictions have made it impossible for any venue to stage...
County officials lay out COVID-19 vaccination plan
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The Chester County Health Department laid out the vaccine plan to battle COVID-19 during a detailed presentation to the public, Tuesday, even as the first phase of inoculations were under way for health care workers in the county.
All three County Commissioners, County Administrator Bobby Kagel and County Health Director Jeanne Casner detailed the plans...
No peace, love and understanding, it is time for a reckoning