{"id":24205,"date":"2014-12-17T14:33:30","date_gmt":"2014-12-17T19:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=24205"},"modified":"2014-12-17T14:33:51","modified_gmt":"2014-12-17T19:33:51","slug":"good-stuff-local-folks-doing-things-that-will-make-you-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=24205","title":{"rendered":"Good Stuff: Local folks doing things that will make you smile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Got \u2018good stuff\u2019 to share?\u2026Like what you see? Contact\u00a0<\/strong>kim@chescotimes.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0\u201clike\u201dus on Facebook<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheTimesOfChesterCounty<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0(Submissions are due by the 15th and 30th monthly; subject to editorial review.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"GoodStuff\"<\/a>\u2018Note\u2019worthy<\/em>…Congratulations to Coatesville Area Senior High artist Alicia Fierro<\/strong>.\u00a0 Alicia\u2019s design\u00a0was selected for the Coatesville Area Schood District\u2019s annual holiday card.<\/p>\n

Fashionista Alert.<\/em>..Chester County mom & entrepreneur Heather Robitzer <\/strong>is bringing \u2018109\u2019 <\/strong>to historic Kennett…\u2019109\u2019<\/strong> will be the Borough\u2019s latest <\/em>chic boutique.\u00a0 Grand opening planned for\u00a0January 9 th<\/sup> …In the spotlight,<\/em> BIG time.<\/em>..Chester County mom & entrepreneur, Jen Opdahl\u2019s <\/strong>beautiful Power Beads<\/strong> \u2013 are now being sold at the exclusive<\/em> Warren Tricomi Salon & Boutique \u2013 Plaza Hotel, NYC.<\/p>\n

Waffles, Hoagies and Robots…OH My!<\/em> Downingtown West High School<\/strong> students<\/strong> designed, built and programmed two working robots…one can bake perfect waffles; and the other, can offer you a hoagie complete with meat, cheese, and toppings. This super-cool project was supervised by Professor Gavin Speirs <\/strong>and his students in the Project Lead the Way Engineering Program.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow THIS \u2018ACT\u2019<\/em>… Bayard Rustin High School student, Milan Roberson,<\/strong> earned the highest possible composite score of 36 on a recent ACT test.<\/strong>\u00a0 On average, less than one-tenth of one percent<\/em> of students who take the ACT earns the top score annually.<\/p>\n

\u2018Power\u2019 – Puff Fun with a Cause…<\/em> \u00a0<\/strong>The Unionville High School Student Council<\/strong> held a Juniors vs. Seniors powder-puff football game.\u00a0 Student Council VP, Hannah Bass<\/strong>, suggested that students add a donation box to raise money for area children in need which raised more than $700<\/em><\/strong> raised to purchase gifts for six children<\/strong> from the Kennett-Area YMCA Angel Tree program.<\/p>\n

Pottery Panache…<\/em>Kennett High School\u2019s<\/strong> Annual Holiday Pottery sale this Thursday, December 18th<\/sup>, 8:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. in the KHS lobby. \u00a0Prices are only $5-$30<\/strong>. Proceeds benefit KHS ceramic department…it’s not too late to find the perfect unique &\u00a0affordable gift!<\/p>\n

Pajama Time<\/em>…way to go Bancroft Elementary \u2013 KSQ<\/strong>, on your 4th<\/sup> annual \u2018pajama drive\u2019! The Bancroft school community has donated more than 600 articles of sleepwear to local neighborhood centers, hospitals and shelters.\u00a0\u00a02014 goal is 200 articles;\u00a0<\/strong>campaign closes this<\/em> Friday, December 19th<\/sup><\/strong>…there\u2019s still time to donate!<\/p>\n

Showcased<\/em>… Artwork created by students within the West Chester Area School District<\/strong> is now on display inside a special gallery at the Exton Square Mall<\/strong>. The gallery is open on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. , Saturdays & Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/strong> through December 21.<\/p>\n

Hometown send-off<\/em>… 122 musicians & 32 color guard members from 38 area high schools who comprise the Calvacade of Bands Honors Band<\/strong> will provide a sneak-peek of their Tournament of Roses Parade & Field Show performance<\/strong>. \u00a0Stop by Unionville High School Stadium this Saturday, <\/em>December 20th<\/sup> – 3:30\u00a0p.m.<\/strong>to give these hard-working students a big send-off for next week\u2019s exciting departure to Pasadena.<\/p>\n

Patriots.<\/em>..Lionville Middle School Patriot Club <\/strong>students: Kaleena Czajkowski, Lily Benko, JD DeMarco, Sophia Corrigan, Faythe Hinovsky, Hannah Gilbert, Felicite Gilbert and Kayla Powell<\/strong> and three LMS teachers: Susan Mousley, Rachel Immel and Lauren Wardrop<\/strong> recently volunteered their Sunday to provide holiday meals for area homeless veterans.<\/p>\n

Making Magic<\/em>…Bishop Shanahan\u2019s Community Service Corps<\/strong> participated in the Holy Family\/Christmas Child Program run by the Saint Agnes Parish Outreach <\/strong>in West Chester<\/strong>.\u00a0 Each of the 36 homerooms was assigned a child; additional children were provided for by extracurricular clubs, faculty and staff.\u00a0 With their donated money, Shanhan students purchased, wrapped and delivered gifts to St. Agnes last week.<\/p>\n

Good Intentions<\/em>…Congratulations to Avon Grove High\u2019s Carlie Perkins<\/strong> and Stephen Cyron<\/strong> for recently signing letters of intent to North Carolina State<\/strong> and Robert Morris University<\/strong>, respectively.\u00a0 Perkins, team captain and star diver for the AG diving squad, and Cyron a top-scorer for AG\u2019s varsity lacrosse team were both recognized for outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments during the recent ceremony.<\/p>\n

Standing Proud<\/em>… Twelve members of Bishop Shanahan High School\u2019s football team<\/strong> have received All-Star honors from the ChesMont League:\u00a0 Nick Pasvanis, Jeff Zebrowski, Dan Murphy, Matt Evans, Pat Corcoran, Doug Costin, Cody Smith, Jerry Riccardo, Greg Rankin, Michael Sprague, Jake Geiger, and Kevin Stein… <\/strong>Senior\u00a0 – Daniel Lindstrom<\/strong> has been recognized by the Ches-Mont League as an \u2018Academic All-Star\u2019 for his excellent GPA and his participation on the football team.<\/p>\n

Awards<\/em>…Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry<\/strong> – Small Business of the Year: Brumbaugh Wealth Management<\/strong>; Non-Profit of the Year: \u00a0Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County<\/strong>.\u00a0 Dinner & Awards – January 22; For tickets & more information visit www.cccbi.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Mushroom Mania.<\/em>.. It\u2019s Back<\/em>! The Midnight in the Square New Year\u2019s Eve celebration &\u00a0Giant Illuminated Mushroom Drop<\/strong>…join in the FREE family friendly fun December 31st\u00a0 <\/sup>\u00a0starting at 9 p.m., downtown Historic Kennett Borough<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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