UCF board takes look at reserve funds structure
10-year capital plan gets update, review
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The question of whether the Unionville-Chadds Ford needs to keep a dedicated a reserve fund to cover anticipated pension costs was the top point of discussion during Monday night’s Work Session of the Board of Education.
Currently, the district is carrying about $2.5 million in its pension reserve fund...
UHS girls’ soccer continues winning ways
Getting off to a fast start, Unionville got on the board early with Sam Ciccarelli notching the first goal 3 minutes into the game. Veronica Hineman kept up the pressure as she scored from the left side to give Unionville a 2-0 advantage 7 minutes into the game. The score remained 2-0 until half.
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Obituries: Katharine M. ‘Kate’ Kendig
Katharine M. “Kate” Kendig
Katharine M. “Kate” Kendig, age 91 of Glen Mills, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at her home at Maris Grove. She was the devoted and loving wife of Nathan Kendig with whom she shared a wonderful 61 years of marriage before his passing on June 13, 2014.
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Obituaries: Joseph F Borneman
Joseph F Borneman, 77, of Deltona, Florida died on Thursday October 6, 2016. He was born on November 6,1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John A. and Madeline (Henhoeffer) Borneman and was one of nine children.
Joseph graduated from St. James High School in 1956 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
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Bark For Life event, Oct. 23
WEST CHESTER — The American Cancer Society will hold its 8th annual Central Chester County Bark For Life event on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at East Goshen Park. The fundraising event honors the lifelong contributions of canine caregivers to cancer survivors. Families and their dogs come together for a few hours of celebration and companionship and complete a one-mile fun walk along a preplanned route...
Killion votes against suits over local gun ordinances
State Sen. Tom Killion (R-9)
State Sen. Tom Killion (R-9) Monday voted against legislation that would penalize municipalities and taxpayers for enacting ordinances that are more restrictive than laws passed by the General Assembly.
Killion said he opposed Senate Bill 1330 because he believes that the legislation encourages lawsuits against municipalities, and would cost taxpayers millions and lead...
Knauers honored in naming of W. Chester theater
Nancy and David Knauer
WEST CHESTER — The performing arts finally have a place to call home in West Chester, PA and now, that home has a name. Thanks to a generous contribution from Chris and Beth Knauer, Uptown! Entertainment Alliance’s new theater will be named The Knauer Theater for the Performing Arts in honor of Chris Knauer’s grandmother Lena and his parents, David and Nancy Knauer who...
Willowdale to host sessions on parenting
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Willowdale Chapel is inviting parents of kids ages preschool through high school to its first “Navigating The Next Generation” parenting seminar on Oct. 23 from 6-8pm at its Kennett campus. The first of the series called, “Raising Resilient Kids” will feature guest speaker Dr. Tod Cartmell. Cartmell is an author and child psychologist who travels nationally speaking...
County honored for preservation of courthouse
(Left to right) Kathy Wileczek, President of the West Chester Downtown Foundation; Phil Yocum, West Chester Historic Preservation Awards Committee member; and Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell.
WEST CHESTER — Representatives from the West Chester Downtown Foundation and the West Chester Historic Preservation Awards formally presented the Chester County...
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