Unionville HS winter concert, Jan. 9

EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville High School Concert Bands will present their Winter Concert, Wed. Jan. 9 in the high school auditorium, starting at 7:30 p.m. The 2013 show show is titled: “From Sin to Salvation” and is free to the public. Among the featured selections planned for the performance are “Overture from Orpheus and the Underworld” “Pirates of the Caribbean”...

Ed. Foundation offers a ‘splash’ of fun, Jan. 11

EAST MARLBOROUGH — What’s more fun than jumping in a muddle puddle? The Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation is hosting a casual get together, Friday, Jan. 11 to honor National Jump in a muddle and Splash a Friend Day, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 at Galer Estate Winery,  400 Folly Hill Road, Kennett Square. Come and learn more about what the Education Foundation does — and how it impacts the...

It is good to be green in 2013

It’s not about the environment, but the color: emerald is hot this year By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times ATTENTION: Emerald Green is the official “Color of the Year” according to the experts at Pantone, LLC.  And, apparently, they are the (self-proclaimed) authorities on this issue. Hey, I’m not going to argue.  I happen to agree that it is a pretty fantastic shade that looks...

Unionville High ranked 3rd in Pa. on SATs

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School ranked third in the state of Pennsylvania in scores for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the school’s principal Paula Masanari announced this week. Unionville improved to third from its eighth-place standing in 2011 out some 600 high schools in the state. “We are elated about this latest indication that our students are learning and growing...

Unionville schools seek input on green issues

UCF Community Green Committee to hold first meeting, Jan. 9 EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District announced an initiative Thursday to promote greener practices — both for environmental reasons and with an eye on saving tax money —  in the school district and the greater community. The district is asking for interested members of the greater Unionville community to attend...

Ready for 2013, but without resolutions

Embracing the big picture without getting caught up the details By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times 2013. Lucky 13! Are you feelin’ it? I am.  Wanna know why?  Because THIS time I am NOT going to make any resolutions.  (I’m actually twitching as I type).  But, seriously…EVERY year I make a laundry list of ways to “improve” myself (which, inevitably include a diet and exercise regime...

Unionville falls to Esperanza, 49-40

Unionville High School’s Dan McClaskey scored 12 points Friday night, but it was not enough to overcome an early deficit to Nueva Esperanza, as the Indians fell 49-40. Ken McGann photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Despite a strong second half, Unionville could not overcome a slow start and fell to Nueva Esperanza in the finale of the the Unionville Holiday Tournament, Friday night. Junior forward Dan...

Unionville outrun by C.B. East, 44-27

Unionville sophomore Taylor Thames had a strong game Friday night, but it was not enough to carry the Indians past Central Bucks East in the final of the Unionville Holiday Tournament, losing 44-27. Ken McGann photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School’s girls basketball team could not dig out of an early hole to a talented Central Bucks East squad in the final of the Unionville Holiday...

Unionville boys hold on for tough win, 46-43

Second straight close win bodes well for jelling Indians By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Unionville High School sophomore Ryan Engle powered his team past Gospel of Grace Christian Academy, 46-43, Thursday, in the opening round of the Unionville Holiday Tournament. Engle score 14 points for the Indians. Ken McGann photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — For Unionville High School boys basketball, it was getting...

Unionville girls hold off Haverford, 44-36

Dominant first half almost spoiled by second half lull By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Unionville High School’s Bella Gallo races the ball upcourt, Thursday, in the opening game the Unionville Holiday Tournament, against Haverford. Although the Indians dominated the first half, they had to hang on for a tough-fought 44-38 win. Ken McGann photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — After one quarter, it appeared...