Barn project should not move forward
To the Editor:
The Teen Center Barn proposal being put forth on the land of the Unionville Chadds Ford School District is not consistent with current zoning and land use classifications and further efforts to secure such approvals should not be encouraged or entertained.
When the land was acquired the School District stipulated that the parcel was for “proper school purposes, namely, to expand the...
Surviving March Madness
You can’t stop basketball at this time of year, you can only hope to contain it
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
March Madness. It is all consuming over here in the Hockenberry residence. The testosterone swirling in the air is almost palpable. How does a girl schooled in fashion (but not so much in the rules of the game) hang in such a situation?
I’ll tell you how.
1.) ...
UHS baseball drops opener, 11-4
CONCORD — Shaky defense spoiled the season opener for Unionville High School’s baseball team, as it lost 11-4 to neighboring Garnet Valley in the traditional season opener for both teams, Friday.
Drew Jarmuz went 3-4 with three doubles and Alex Pechin also had a double. The defense gave up nine unearned runs in the loss the Jaguars.
The Indians (0-1) begin their Ches Mont season Monday hosting...
Unionville’s bullying issues go beyond just kids
When adults no longer tolerate bullying by adults, maybe there’s hope for the kids
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Let’s talk about bullying.
It’s been a topic on these pages and elsewhere for a while now in the greater conversation in and around Unionville, with some regrettably nasty — and some might argue ironic — statements and comments, even on this site.
Is bullying a problem...
House passes Ross senior respite bill
State Rep. Chris Ross
HARRISBURG – The state House of Representatives approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) that would establish a licensing program for community respite services, making it easier for senior citizens to receive appropriate transitional care as they age.
“House Bill 1702 would authorize the Department of Aging to license and inspect programs that provide community...
Unionville reworks technology plans
Bring Your Own and infrastructure upgrades planned over next three years
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — After some revisions, adjustments and reworking, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School is ready to roll out a new technology plan over the next few years, it was announced Monday night.
Board member Kathleen Do recounted the plan — which be formally ratified as part of the yearly...
Local schools to battle in drum, guard competition, March 22
Coatesville, Downingtown West, Unionville among competing schools
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Enjoy music, excitement and artistry as 36 indoor percussion ensembles from seven states compete at the Unionville Regional WGI “Sport of the Arts” show at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Rd., (Rt. 82) on Saturday, March 22.
The elite ensembles use an array of equipment, movement and skills to create...
Letter: UCF residency still an issue
To The Editor:
At the UCF Board’s work session on Monday, March 10th, it was reported that Dr. Sanville had privately discussed the situation of non-resident students that were attending our schools. The Board was satisfied with the explanation of this probable illegal situation.
After 3.5 months of raising the possibility of out of district students attending our schools and enduring several...
Winter woes may delay Pocopson repaving until 2015
Salt costs run beyond budget; fire company funding sought
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson residents may have less chance for whimsy this coming year (as seen in this image from the summer of 2013), as big costs for road salt will likely cut into planned summer paving projects in the township.
POCOPSON — Old Man Winter’s punch may cause scheduled paving of township roads to be pushed...
Art Watch: Painting on collage combines old and new
Plus: what’s going on this week in art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Painter Jasmine Alleger will be exhibiting this Thursday March 20th at Galer Estate Winery for a Pop up show from 5-9pm. Alleger combines found materials and photographs with painted objects of everyday subject matter. She writes that “the juxtaposition of collaged material with painted objects is a way to navigate...
