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...

Police probing a dog killing in Newlin Township

Australian shepherd allegedly shot on private land near ChesLen Preserve The shooting of an Australian shepherd on Nov. 28 is under investigation, said state police from the Embreeville barracks. Police said the dog, which belonged to a Cannery Road resident, was killed west of the ChesLen Preserve Visitors Center in a secluded wooded area on private property. Anyone with information is asked to call...

Upland students spread holiday cheer

Students from various grade levels worked to make for happier holidays for the families of the Tick Tock Early Learning Center in Avondale, delivering food, supplies and gifts to the needy families served by the center. EAST MARLBOROUGH – During the weeks before Christmas, students, staff and families at Upland Country Day School participated in an Adopt-a-Family program to provide gifts and necessities...

Birmingham residents concerned about speeding

Birmingham Hunt, Knolls of Birmingham ask supervisors for action By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times BIRMINGHAM — Residents of Birmingham Hunt and the Knolls of Birmingham attended the supervisor meeting last week to bring the issue of speeding in their neighborhoods to the attention of the township.  After discussing several possible solutions, the supervisors approved a motion to purchase a...

On The Trail: Goddard Park; West Grove Township

Round trip distance: About 2 miles Difficulty: Easy Website: http://www.london-grove.pa.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B8E08CC3F-1E43-412F-836C-223E1F993BD9%7D Trail Map: https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=ml Trail Photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/111242976600600025974/GoddardPark Goddard Park came into being earlier this year. I have been walking in this area regularly for a couple...

T’was the Sunday before Christmas….

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times ‘Twas the Sunday before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse The stockings were hung by the chimney with care And Santa asked Kelly “What should I put in there?” “Well, Santa” said Kelly.  “It’s no problem at all.  Just give me your AMEX and KOP Mall.”    Send article as...