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JUNE 2015
Three teachers receive ‘Heart of Learning’ award
By ANDREA GÓMEZ
It started with nearly 2,700 nominations, and it ended
with three Chester County teachers receiving the 2015
Citadel Heart of Learning Award. The 2015 winners,
honored on May 5 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference
Center, Malvern, were:
• Sally R. Bopp, a second grade teacher at Mary C.
Howse Elementary School, West Chester, elementary
school category;
• Julie Myers, a gifted support teacher at Penn’s Grove
Middle School, Oxford, middle school category;
• Michael J. Kelly, a mathematics instructor at Kennett
High School, high school category.
The Citadel Heart of Learning Award, launched in 2001
by Citadel and the Chester County Intermediate Unit,
recognizes Chester County teachers for their hard work
and dedication to students and the community.
Each winner received a $1,500 award for use toward
classroom supplies and other instruction expenses. The
other 12 finalists received $500 each for use in their
respective classrooms. Fifteen finalists represented each of
Chester County’s public school districts, one teacher from
the Chester County Intermediate Unit and one teacher
from a Chester County non-public school, which includes
charter and home schools.
In addition to the winners, the finalists included:
Anthony DeFelice, Avon Grove Intermediate School;
Andria Johnson, Coatesville Area Senior High School;
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Recipients of the 2015 Citadel Heart of Learning Award are (from left) Julie Myers of Penn’s Grove Middle
School, Oxford; Michael J. Kelly of Kennett High School; and Sally R. Bopp of Mary C. Howse Elementary
School, West Chester. The award recognizes teachers for their hard work and dedication to students.
Downingtown East repeats as Pa. academic champ
By JESSICA CORRY
Bright minds and future leaders
gathered in Harrisburg’s State Capitol
building to showcase their academic
prowess at the 2015 Pennsylvania State
Academic Competition on Friday, May 1.
Once again, Chester County proved to
field the strongest competitors, with
Downingtown East High School and West
Chester East High School defeating 18
other teams to compete in the
championship round.
Ultimately, Downingtown East emerged
victorious and took home the trophy as the
2015 Pennsylvania State Academic
Competition Champion, for the second
year in a row. Final score: Downingtown
East 100, West Chester East 85 and
Emmaus 60. Downingtown East will
compete in the National Tournament of
Academic Excellence on June 13-16 at the
Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena
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Pictured during the 2015 Pennsylvania State Academic
Competition awards ceremony are members of the
championship Downingtown East academic team. It was
Downingtown East’s second straight state title.
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Intermediate students
win state competition
Four students from the Octorara Intermediate School took top honors in the
fourth-fifth grades division of the Pennsylvania STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math) Design Challenge in Harrisburg in May. Octorara’s GForce team competed against students representing 22 of the 29 intermediate
units in the state. Students were asked to use the K’nex rod and connector
building system to create a Rube Goldberg device to move a ping pong ball four
feet across a table. Students had two hours to complete the challenge.
Octorara’s team members included Devon Carroll, Maya Hahn, Darby Kimberling
and Emma Milligan. They earned their trip to the state competition by winning
the regional competition at the Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown,
in March. Pictured at right with the winning trophy are the team members and
teacher Christine Gray. In the photo above, the students show their winning
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In 1968, my Aunt Nina, an
indomitable woman, loaded her seven
children into her Volkswagen bus and set
out to travel from California across the
country with a friend – who had four
children of her own. These two ladies
and their 11 children arrived at our house
in Pennsylvania for a week-long visit.
There were six kids in our house and
both my grandmothers were staying with
us. When the bus arrived, the population
of our house rose to 23 – 17 children,
ages eight months-to-13 years, and six
adults. We loved it.
We didn’t just stay home either. All 17
kids climbed into the bus (no seat belts,
no car seats) with the five ladies (my
father having escaped to work) to go
sightseeing. We toured Independence
Hall, sticking our fingers into the Liberty
Bell and sitting in Congress Hall. We
went to the zoo and fed the monkeys and
pet the llamas. We all loaded up into the
bus to head to Hershey, aka Chocolate
Town.
The Hershey’s factory tour was the
highlight of the trip. First we saw the
raw materials that went into the
chocolate – the cocoa beans, the cream
and the sugar. Hershey’s had its own
cows to provide the rich cream needed to
make the milk chocolate. We joked that
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would give chocolate milk. Next was the
mixing room. Huge vats of liquid
chocolate sloshed back and forth as giant
mixers endlessly circulated. I can still
smell the overwhelming richness of it.
We watched as the chocolate was
poured into giant molds which formed
the chocolate bars. After cooling, the
chocolate was knocked out onto
conveyor belts. Much of it fell on the
floor. Bright red-lettered signs posted
everywhere warned: “Don’t eat the
chocolate from the floor.” At the end of
the tour, we each got a chocolate bar and
a container of cocoa. It was an
unforgettable tour.
Today the chocolate factory is closed
to the public. Now visitors travel
through Chocolate World, an amusement
park ride, as they watch re-creations of
what happens in the real factory. A
peppy little song plays as they glide
along watching video screens and plastic
chocolate pieces run along miniature
conveyor belts. It’s fun, but not
memorable.
There are many places that you can’t
go anymore. The Liberty Bell is now
housed in a special building. It’s
surrounded by rails, guards and
surveillance cameras. No fingers allowed
in the crack. Fences ring Independence
Hall and tickets are needed for entrance.
Reservations are required to climb to the
crown of the Statue of Liberty. Tourists
no longer wander the floor of the New
York Stock Exchange.
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the megaliths at Stonehenge. In 1589,
Galileo climbed to the top of the Tower
of Pisa to drop two balls of different
masses from the top to prove his theory
that acceleration is independent of mass.
Today, he would have had to make
reservations a month in advance and pay
about $25 to climb the almost 300 steps
to the top.
Recently, the nation was shocked
when a man ran across the White House
lawn and into a side door which wasn’t
locked. The media moaned about lax
security. The door was often used for
White House tours. How long will it be
before the public is no longer welcome?
It is sad that time and circumstances
have limited our access to what once
were public places. No one wants germy
little kids sneezing into the chocolate
vats. Current world tensions have made
it necessary to safeguard our national
treasures. What other personal
experiences will be replaced by recreations and video screens? Luckily,
there are still many of us around to share
our childhood experiences. My aunt
Nina still amazes us with her audacity.
She and my mother have some great
stories to tell. My cousins and siblings
reminisce about our childhood
adventures. We remember the stories our
grandmothers told. The physical places
may be lost to us, but the memories
remain.
Fill your lives with experiences you
can share. Spend time with your family.
Be as real as you can in everything you
do. I still feel the squirming of my
younger cousins piled onto my lap in
that bus. I can hear the songs we belted
out as we rolled along the country roads.
The memories of that time, and many
other family times, remain with me still.
No ropes keep me out, no doors are
locked.
I can still taste that chocolate.
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JUNE 2015
KIDS 5
‘RETHINK Recycling’
Poster contest honorees
Every year the Philadelphia Zoo sponsors the Alfred M. Greenfield Foundation
UNLESS contest inspired by the Dr. Seuss book, ‘The Lorax.’ This year 66 Great
Valley High School students in Aura Lester’s three ecology classes worked as a
team to start a ‘RETHINK Recycling’ campaign. Students created posters and
public service announcements, conducted a survey, researched water bottle
refilling stations (which will be installed at Great Valley High School) and
examined alternative flatware and plate options for the school cafeteria. Great
Valley placed among the top five finalists and took home the third place prize. In
honor of their achievement, the club was honored at the Great Valley School
Board meeting on May 18 where student representatives of the club accepted
commendation from Principal Michael Flick, Superintendent Alan Lonoconus
and board president David Barratt.
Three students from General Wayne Elementary School, Great Valley, were
recently chosen as winners in the 2015 Chester County Bar Association’s Law
Day Poster Contest. The theme of the contest was ‘Magna Carta – Symbol of
Freedom Under Law.’ The fourth grade social studies curriculum focuses on the
Constitution, with guiding questions such as, ‘Where did the founders get their
ideas about government?’ and ‘How can the people rule themselves?’ the poster
contest was an opportunity for students to extend and apply their learning.
Student winners were Levi Dentel, first place; Erika Crane, second place; and
Ella Koup, third place. Each attended a special Law Day luncheon and received a
cash prize. The students also were honored by the Great Valley School Board in
May. Koup and Crane are pictured with teachers Heather Stairs and Jessica
Severino, Superintendent Alan Lonoconus and board president David Barratt.
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Titles to consider reading during summer break
By CINDY THEOBALD
The school year is coming to an end.
Here are some books that you may want
to consider reading on your summer
break.
Picture books, ages 2-to-5 years
“Beach House,” written by Dianna
Caswell and illustrated by Amy June
Bates, (Chronicle Books, $16.99).
This is a wonderfully illustrated story
about a family’s day at the beach. With
its simple rhyming text, the reader feels
transported to the beach house along
with the family. First you must unload
the car and put everything away. Then at
last you are free to explore all the
wonders of the beach — from the fresh
salt air to the castles in the sand, to the
crabs, clams and kites. As night falls,
you enjoy bonfires and make hot dogs to
eat.
Finally, after a wonderful day, it is
time for bed as a sleepy family hears
gentle, lapping waves lulling them to
sleep.
Beginning reader, ages 8-to-12 years
“Ratscalibur,” written by Josh Lieb
and illustrated by Tom Lintern, (Penguin
Books, $16.99).
Joey is bitten by an old rat, and it
changes him from a seventh grade boy to
a three-inch tall rat. At first he is in awe
of his new being. Things like garbage,
that before would have been just gross,
is amazing. But when Joey gets hungry
and he pulls a spork out of a scone, he
finds himself right in the middle of a
strange old prophesy. He has unlocked
the sword, Ratscalibur.
Now it is necessary for him to protect
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AVON GROVE
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Senior earns
National Merit
Scholarship
The National Merit Scholarship
Corporation announced in May that Avon
Grove High School senior Tyler W.
Mebane is a National Merit Scholarship
winner.
The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees
were chosen from a talent pool of more
than 15,000 finalists in the 2015 National
Merit Scholarship Program. National
Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are the
finalists in each state judged to have the
strongest combination of
accomplishments, skills and potential for
success in rigorous college studies. The
number of winners in each state is
proportional to the state’s percentage of
the nation’s graduating seniors.
These scholars were selected by a
committee of college admissions officers
and high school counselors, who
appraised a substantial amount of
information submitted by the finalists and
their high schools. This included the
student’s academic record, including
difficulty level of subjects studied and
grades earned; scores from two
standardized tests; contributions and
leadership in school and community
activities; an essay written by the finalist;
and a recommendation written by a high
school official.
Mebane has earned a cumulative grade
point average of 4.545, and he is ranked
seventh out of 399 students in Avon
Grove’s class of 2015. He participated on
the school’s Academic Competition Team
in grades nine through 12. He was a
member of the cross country team in
grades nine through 12 and participated
on the track and field team in grades nine
through 11. He is also a member of the
National Honor Society.
In addition, Mebane is a Life Scout
who has been an active member of
Avondale Presbyterian Church’s youth
group since sixth grade. He has also
participated in the Good Neighbors Youth
work camp for the past four summers
where he helped to repair homes in the
area.
Mebane plans to attend Arizona State
University to study aerospace
engineering.
NMSC finances most of the singlepayment National Merit $2,500
Scholarships. Corporations and company
foundations that sponsor awards through
NMSC also help underwrite the
scholarships with grants they provide in
lieu of paying administrative fees.
Scholars may use their awards in any
regionally accredited U.S. college or
university.
This year’s competition for National
Merit Scholarships began in October 2013
when more than 1.4 million juniors in
22,000 high schools took the preliminary
SAT/National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test, which served as an initial
screen of program entrants. Last fall, the
highest scoring participants in each state,
representing less than one percent of the
nation’s high school seniors, were named
semifinalists on a state-representational
basis. Only the 16,000 semifinalists had
an opportunity to continue in the
TYLER W. MEBANE
competition.
From the semifinalist group, 15,000
students met the stringent academic
standards and other requirements to
advance to the finalist level of the
competition. The May 6 announcement is
the second announcement of winners in
the 2015 National Merit Scholarship
Program. On April 22, about 1,000
recipients of Merit Scholarship awards
were named, and by July 13, some 4,100
college-sponsored Merit Scholarship
winners will have been announced. By the
conclusion of the 2015 program, about
7,600 finalists will have earned the “Merit
Scholar” title and received about $34
million in college scholarships.
‘Yarn’it’ wonderland
Carol Maurer, artist-in-residence at Penn London Elementary School, Avon
Grove, recently taught district second graders how to finger knit and human
knit. Students finger knit yards and yards of colorful tubing. First graders
wove dream catchers, and kindergartners learned how to weave paper plates.
Art teacher Jo-ann Shiley, parent volunteers and staff members decorated the
school playground, fence and front yard with the colorful knit creations. They
wrapped trees with finger knitting, hung dream catchers from the rain gutter,
yarn pom poms from a tree and decorated the fence with knit flowers and
tires students interlaced with yarn. Maurer also decorated a bicycle with yarn
art. The Delaware Art Museum donated some decorations to wrap trees along
Rt. 796. The result was a colorful “Yarn’it” wonderland displayed from May 7
through June 1. Above, Jacob Ham, a first grader at Penn London, stands
next to a wheel he wove that was part of the school’s outdoor Yarn’it display.
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JUNE 2015
Try flavoring your foods with herbs,
spices — not with salt, sugar or fat
By EMILY MILLMAN
June 10 is National Herbs and Spices
Day, and what better time it is to try
flavoring foods without using salt, sugar or
fat.
Herbs are leaves of low-growing shrubs.
Examples are parsley, chives, marjoram,
thyme, basil, caraway, dill, oregano,
rosemary, savory, sage and celery leaves.
These can be used fresh or dried. Dried
forms may be whole, crushed, or ground.
Spices come from the bark (cinnamon),
root (ginger, onion and garlic), buds
(cloves, saffron), seeds (yellow mustard,
poppy, and sesame), berry (black pepper),
or the fruit (allspice, paprika) of tropical
plants and trees. Since dried herbs are
generally more potent and concentrated
than fresh herbs, you can typically use
three times the amount of fresh herbs as
dry.
Herbs and spices have minimal calories
but have many nutritional benefits.
Common herbs and spices may help to
protect against certain chronic diseases,
including cancer, diabetes and heart
disease. Certain herbs and spices contain
antioxidants, which can help to reduce
inflammation in the body. Some examples
are cinnamon, cloves, oregano, allspice,
sage, peppermint, thyme and lemon balm.
The active compounds in herbs and
spices degrade over time, so use them at
their peak of freshness. Do not allow dried
spices to sit in your cabinet too long, or
they will lose their flavor and potential
health benefits. Increasing your use of
herbs and spices can help you to flavor
foods without adding salt, sugar or fat.
And, that’s better for you and your family.
When looking for the right intensity of
flavor to complement your creation,
consider the following:
• Strong or dominant flavors – bay leaf,
cardamom, curry, ginger, pepper, mustard,
rosemary and safe;
• Medium flavors – basil, celery seeds
and leaves, cumin, dill, fennel, tarragon,
garlic, marjoram, mint, oregano, savory,
thyme and turmeric;
• Delicate flavors – burnet, chervil,
chives and parsley;
• Sweet flavor (combined in sweet
dishes may let you reduce sugar) –
cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger,
cardamom, anise, fennel and mint;
• Savory flavor – oregano, tarragon,
chives and dill;
• Peppery flavor – red pepper, mustard,
black pepper, paprika; use with care since
their flavors stand out (approximately one
teaspoon for six servings).
Here’s a recipe, courtesy of Health
magazine, that features herbs and spices:
Ingredients
2 T. olive oil, divided
1 small onion, minced (about 1 1/2
cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 pound lean ground sirloin
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 T. tomato paste
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced
tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup sliced pitted green olives (about
3 ounces)
4 hard-cooked large eggs
8 frozen empanada pasta discs,
defrosted (such as Goya)
Preparation (15 minutes)
1. Preheat oven to 450°. Heat one
tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over
medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until
soft (5-to-6 minutes), stirring occasionally.
Add garlic; cook an additional minute.
Add sirloin; cook, breaking up with a
wooden spoon or spatula, until browned
(about four minutes). Add cumin and next
five ingredients (through cayenne); stirring
well. Add tomato paste; cook two minutes,
stirring well. Add tomatoes, raisins, and
olives; cook until liquid is absorbed (2-to-3
minutes), stirring well.
2. Remove from heat; cool slightly
(about 10 minutes). Remove and discard
yolks from two hard-cooked eggs; chop
whites and remaining eggs. Add eggs to
empanada filling, stirring gently.
3. Place one empanada disc between
two pieces of wax paper; roll out slightly
to seven inches. Place 1/3 cup filling in
center of each empanada. Moisten edges;
fold empanada over filling, and tightly
crimp with a fork. Repeat with remaining
empanadas. Transfer to a parchment paperlined baking sheet; bake until browned
(12-to-15 minutes). Makes eight servings.
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Pennsylvania WIC is funded by the United
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‘Cappies’
Well established
Students and staff at the Patton Middle School, Unionville-Chadds Ford, recently
received the news that the well has been constructed for children in need of
water at the Agama Primary School in Uganda. On March 21, more than 120
students, teachers and parents raised more than $7,400 from their ‘Walk for
Water’ event. Participants walked five kilometers, the average distance children
in Uganda walk to get water, and carried gallon jugs of water to raise awareness
and show their support. In March, after reading ‘A Long Walk to Water’ by Linda
Sue Park, eighth grade geography students felt compelled to do something,
noting there are children around the world who don't have clean water. Through
a partnership with H2O for Life, the students elected to support the building of a
well at the Ugandan school. The Minnesota-based H2O for Life provides
students with a unique and valuable learning experience through servicelearning opportunities focused on the global water crisis.
Unionville High School students Tommy Cadden, Liam Delota, Stephen Hess and
Josh Peterson recently won a ‘Cappie’ award for sound at the Cappies Gala, a
red-carpeted, Tonys-style event at Eastern Regional High School, Voorhees, N.J.
The Greater Philadelphia Regional Cappies is an organization that promotes
high school theater across a five-county Philadelphia/southern New Jersey area.
Each school forms a team that undergoes training about how to compose a
critical review. For example, Unionville High School has a team which attends
and reviews at least five plays and/or musicals performed by member schools.
Unionville this year earned 10 nominations, including sound; lighting (Sid Iyer,
Jonathan Chidickel, Drew Hunt and Alex Patrone); choreography (Annie Ward),
featured actor (Trevor Seidel), comic actress (Clarisse Cofrancesco), comic actor
(Alex Kallis), supporting actress (Madeline Pandos), supporting actor (Abu Akki),
lead actor (Charley Bloomfield) and best play (‘Shakespeare in Hollywood.’) In
early May, Cappies critics gathered at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School to
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JUNE 2015
Keeping girls in sports:
key to self-confidence
By BARBARA CRONIN
YMCA of GREATER BRANDYWINE
Sports are finished for this school year;
it’s time to hang up the cleats and rackets
until next season. But, if you’re the parent
of a teen girl, this very likely could be the
last season your daughter will ever play
sports … much to her detriment.
According to the Women’s Sports
Foundation, by age 14, twice as many girls
drop out of sports than boys. In grades
nine-through-12, less than 30 percent of
girls consider sports a big part of their
lives compared to more than 50 percent of
boys.
And, quitting sports couldn’t come at a
worse time in their lives, a time when
staying active could make a big difference.
The World Health Organization reports
that girls are twice as likely as boys to
suffer anxiety and depression, and regular
physical activity can be as an effective
treatment as antidepressants and
psychotherapy.
Lyn Mikel Brown, a professor of
education at Colby College who studies
adolescent and teen years, explained why
young girls are more susceptible to anxiety
and depression,
“There are all kinds of stresses they’re
confronting. They’re being pressed to kind
of disconnect from themselves and line up
with the ideals of how girls should be, how
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they should look, what they should wear,”
she said.
Often sports just doesn’t fit the image.
However, staying active and playing sports
could be key to navigating these
challenging times for young girls. Physical
activity, especially sports, helps girls to
manage the stressors as well as teaches
them confidence.
Research conducted by the Women’s
Sports Foundation shows the following:
• Girls who participate in sports are less
likely to do drugs, less likely to get
pregnant and more likely to graduate high
school than those who do not play sports.
• Half of all girls who participate in
sports have higher than average levels of
self-esteem and less depression.
• Eighty percent of women identified as
key leaders in Fortune 500 companies
participated in sports in their childhood.
And, that’s not all. It’s no secret that
children and teens that are fit and healthy
grow into fit and healthy adults. Exercise
and healthy eating are vital to fight off
chronic disease.
With these facts in mind, encourage
your daughter to stick with a sport or start
a new one. There are many types of sports
available and there is something for
everyone — from team sports like soccer
and lacrosse to more individual types like
track and swimming. Participating is the
key.
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be reached.
It promises to be a lonely summer of
babysitting and missing her mom, but
then Ivy strikes up an unlikely friendship
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WEST CHESTER RECREATION
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KIDS 12
INTERMEDIATE UNIT
JUNE 2015
Downingtown East wins
state academic crown
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Vista, Fla.
“Congratulations to Downingtown
East on maintaining its reign as state
academic competition champion,” said
Jennifer Shealy, Chester County
Intermediate Unit special events
coordinator. “It was a hard fought title,
as we had more than 150 of
Pennsylvania’s smartest, most
academically talented students
competing in this year’s match.”
The members of the Downingtown
East academic team included Neel Alex,
Varun Giridhar, Vis Lanka, Justin
Lavish, Zack Weber, Nicholas Wu and
Megan Harley.
Twenty-one county academic
champions from across the state
competed on May 1. They competed in a
series of matches in which teams earned
points toward advancement to the
semifinals. Nine teams earned spots in
one of three semifinal matches. The
winners of those matches advanced to
the championship game.
The journey for Chester County teams
started in October 2014 with local
competitions between 24 county high
schools. In March, West Chester East
won the Chester County tournament and
earned the right to represent the county
at the state competition. Downingtown
East secured an automatic berth in the
state competition as the 2014
Pennsylvania State Academic
Competition champion.
During the competition, students
answered a variety of challenging
questions from categories, including
literature, science, American and world
history, potpourri and contemporary
events. Each match consisted of two
rounds with 10 toss-up questions for any
of the teams to “buzz in” and answer,
and six fanfare questions per team,
which are to be answered in rapid
succession within 60 seconds.
Each of the 29 intermediate units in
Pennsylvania was permitted to send one
high school academic team to participate
in the competition. Of the 21
participating teams, the nine teams with
the highest cumulative scores from two
preliminary matches advanced to the
semifinals.
The teams (with their point totals)
advancing from semifinal one included
Downingtown East (80), Stroudsburg
(65) and Souderton Area (55); from
semifinal match two were Emmaus
(105), State College (45) and Central
Bucks East (35); and from semifinal
three were West Chester East (95),
Indiana (60) and Canon-McMillan (60).
For the fourth consecutive year, state
Rep. John A. Lawrence of West Grove
(R-13) hosted the Pennsylvania
Academic Competition, which is
coordinated by the Chester County
Intermediate Unit.
The Chester County academic teams
were recognized May 18 at the Chester
County Champions Awards Banquet,
hosted by Franklin Mint Federal Credit
Union. Franklin Mint also honored the
Chester County All-Star Team; the
Coach of the Year and the Competitor of
the Year.
The 2015 academic competition allstar team included Zach Grzenda, Avon
Grove Charter School; Tyler Mebane,
Avon Grove High School; Neil Seoni,
Henderson High School, West Chester;
David Wong, Rustin High School, West
Chester; Joseph Kelly, Bishop Shanahan
High School, Downingtown.
Timo Mather, Coatesville Area Senior
High School; Hanna Donohue,
Collegium Charter School; Robert Tang,
Conestoga High School, TredyffrinEasttown; Soham Bharne, Devon
Preparatory School; John Byrne,
Downingtown West High School;
Darryl McCauley, coach of the state champion Downingtown East High School
Academic Team (center), was named the Chester County Coach of the Year. He is
flanked by state Rep. Duane Milne of Malvern (R-167) and Rick Durante, executive
director and vice president of education at Franklin Mint.
Nicholas Wu, Downingtown East High
School; Jessica Zuo, Great Valley High
School.
Arshia Faghri, Kennett High School;
Alex Yablonski, Malvern Preparatory
School; Jon Gajari, Octorara High
School; Jackson Shimkonis, Owen J.
Roberts High School; Rebecca Portugal,
Oxford High School; Alex Gustafson,
PALCS University Scholars.
Andrew Mangabat, Phoenixville High
School; Evan Geissler, Renaissance
Academy Charter School, Phoenixville;
Sadat Shaik, Downingtown STEM
Academy; Will Black, Technical College
High School, Brandywine Campus;
Shashwat Kishore, Unionville High
School; Joe Mariani, West Chester East
High School.
The 2015 Coach of the Year Award
went to Darryl McCauley of
Downingtown East High School. Mebane
was named The Competitor of the Year.
(Jessica Corry is a communications
specialist in the public relations
department of the Chester County
Intermediate Unit.)
Three teachers receive Heart of Learning award
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Kyle Hess, Great Valley High School;
Jennifer John, Octorara Junior High
School; Brad Creswell, Owen J. Roberts
Middle School; Timothy Gallagher,
Technical College High School
Brandywine Campus, Chester County
Intermediate Unit.
Vicki Turner, Tredyffrin/Easttown
Middle School; Jaime Burns, Twin
Valley Elementary Center, Twin Valley
School District; Kelli Kahn, Pocopson
Elementary School, Unionville-Chadds
Ford; Alison Tell, Phoenixville Area
High School; and Anne Marie Spencer,
Avon Grove Nazarene Academy.
Here’s a closer look at the three
winners and what those who nominated
them had to say:
• Bopp, a second grade teacher with
18 years of teaching experience, delivers
consistent and excellent educational
experience for students in a personal and
caring way. She seeks out ways to
accommodate all academic levels in her
classroom using creative instructional
methods.
“She keeps in touch and continues to
support her students even after they have
left her classroom,” said one parent who
nominated Bopp for the Heart of
Learning award. “She follows them
through high school and sends them
graduation gifts. She is an outstanding
teacher who consistently works above
and beyond expectations to deliver and
enhance the curriculum.”
• Myers has been a gifted support
teacher at Penn’s Grove Middle School
for six years. Teaching is more than just
a job for Myers. She challenges her
students to grow in academics and builds
their confidence by providing unique
learning assignments and opportunities
for achievement, even outside of the
classroom.
“Though my son has strong ability
and achievement, he lacks confidence in
himself,” wrote one parent nominator.
“Myers encouraged him to take the SATs
as a seventh grader with the Johns
Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. His
success on the SATs, and the outpouring
of recognition from it noticeably
increased his confidence. He now speaks
of interest in colleges that he never
mentioned before.”
Myers is herself a lifelong learner,
observing other teachers and taking
classes to continue to develop as a
teacher.
“I was completely surprised to be a
finalist, let alone the middle school
winner,” she said. “My favorite moment
in the classroom is when the light bulb
goes off for students. Their entire faces
light up with joy and pride when they are
able to grasp what they have been
struggling to understand.”
• Kelly is a secondary mathematics
instructor with 45 years of teaching
experience. He teaches at Kennett High
School where he works with students on
a one-on-one basis to make sure that
each student understands the concepts.
Kelly loves the intellectual challenge
presented by teaching and interacting
daily with the students.
“Just the fact that I was Kennett’s
finalist, representing the more than 300
teachers in the district, was very
daunting and humbling,” said Kelly. “I
consider my fellow teachers to be among
the best in the state, if not the nation.”
In addition to his instructional duties,
he is also the mathematics department
chairperson, the senior class advisor and
serves as president of the Kennett
Education Association.
“Mike Kelly has the ability to develop
a class climate where his students
believe without a doubt that he wants
them to succeed,” said Dr. Barry
Tomasetti, Kennett’s superintendent of
schools. “Kelly believes that he can
teach every child to achieve at a high
level. He has earned this confidence
because he has done just that for the past
four decades.”
(Andrea Gómez is a communications
specialist in the public relations
department of the Chester County
Intermediate Unit.)
JUNE 2015
WEST CHESTER
Career days
Rustin High School and East High School, West Chester, each recently hosted
career days for their students. Dozens of professionals volunteered their time to
lead interactive and dynamic presentations in classrooms filled with students in
ninth-through-12th grades. Students learned about career opportunities in civil
engineering, law, architecture, journalism, global information systems, film
production and graphic design, among others. ‘The primary goal of career day is
to offer our students an in-depth exposure to the career areas in which they are
interested,’ said Brian Lindros, a guidance counselor at Rustin High School who
helped coordinate his school’s career day. ‘We wanted to integrate the working
world with what students are learning in the classroom,” said Grace Barry, a
guidance counselor at East High School, ‘and in so doing, provide our students
with exposure to the job field that they may not otherwise get.’
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Colonial life
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presentation from Neil Hobbins, the education coordinator for the Mill at
Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust. Students learned about life in late
Colonial Pennsylvania and mid-19th century Pennsylvania during Hobbins’ visit.
Historical maps, images and replicas of colonial clothing were shown
throughout the interactive presentation. Student volunteers had the opportunity
to go back in time and assume the role of wheat farmers, millers and carpenters,
among other colonial positions, and learn about the importance of trade and
dependence on others within colonial towns. The presentation ended with a
discussion on education, transportation, manufacturing and an introduction to
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Eight FBLA
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to nationals
By ART SALATTO
Eight members of the Oxford Area High
School chapter of Future Business Leaders
of America will attend the organization’s
National Leadership Conference from June
29-July 2 in Chicago, Ill.
The conference will bring together
5,000 FBLA chapter members from across
the United States who will participate in a
week of workshops, competitions,
sightseeing and social events.
At the 64th annual Pennsylvania Future
Business Leaders of America State
Leadership Conference on April 12-15 in
Hershey, the team of seniors Elaine Estes
and Thomas Sumner and freshman
Meghan Pitney qualified to attend the
national conference by placing second in
the social media campaign competition.
Also heading to Chicago is the team of
juniors Jocelyn Golly, Julia Koehler and
Emma Wilkinson, who earned sixth place
in the state in the video production
competition.
Sophomore Grace Hennessey will
attend the national conference after placing
seventh in the state in the Help Desk
competition. Sophomore Gabrielle Murphy
will also attend the conference to
participate in the FBLA Institute for
Leaders.
Thirty-two Oxford students were among
GRACE HENNESSEY
the approximately 3,800 FBLA chapter
members from high schools across
Pennsylvania who attended the state
conference. The students qualified to
attend and compete at the conference after
placing first-through-fourth in competition
at last fall’s Pennsylvania FBLA Region 9
Competition.
Also turning in excellent showings at
the state competition, where scoring is
separated by percentage points, were the
team of seniors Amanda Cox and Sarah
Hershey and juniors Joe Barr, Alex Chavez
and Amanda Hicks, earning sixth place for
parliamentary procedures; the team of
seniors Corinne Blessington and Jason
D’Antonio, earning seventh place for
business presentation; sophomore
Elizabeth Harvey, 10th place in the Future
Business Leader competition; and junior
Members of the Oxford Area High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of
America who will attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Ill.,
from June 29-July 2 include (front, from left) juniors Emma Wilkinson, Julia
Koehler and Jocelyn Golly and sophomore Gabrielle Murphy, (standing, from left)
seniors Elaine Estes and Thomas Sumner, freshman Meghan Pitney and FBLA
chapter advisor Kimberly Webber.
Alexandria Tzanakis, 10th place for
healthcare administration.
“Students who finish in the top 10 of
any of the competitive categories are
considered to be among the best high
school business students in Pennsylvania,”
said Kimberly Webber, Oxford’s FBLA
chapter advisor.
Senior Abigail Harvey, the chapter
president, accepted an award for the
second most successful recruiting effort in
Pennsylvania, with 30 new members
joining the chapter this year. Oxford was
also recognized as the largest FBLA
chapter in its region, with 127 members,
and the seventh largest chapter in the state.
(Art Salatto is the communications
specialist for the Oxford Area School
District.)
‘10-Day Film Challenge’
Art show
Kennett High School artists displayed their works for fellow students, teachers,
staff and members of the community on May 1 at the high school. The show
included works from all classes within the fine arts department from basic art to
advanced art and ceramics to graphic art. Teachers Tom Hironimus, Kathy
Caputo Nelms and Jodi Davidson helped the students produce and display their
work. Above, Teresa Waller (Kennett High School Class of 1959) and Cathy
Waller Tornari (Class of 1993) view the work of their granddaughter and niece,
respectively, Mazzie Miller , a ninth grader and member of the Class of 2018.
A group of Kennett High School students recently participated in the ‘10-Day
Film Challenge’ with two emerging as award winners. The students in Frank
Vanderslice’s video production class took part in the project in which teams of
students make a movie — writing, filming, editing and scoring it in 10 school
days in March. More than 100 films were submitted and the winners were
announced in April at a screening at the United Artists Cinema, Philadelphia.
Kennett seniors Lucas Ransick and Hannah Geller (pictured above) received the
award for best use of special effects and their film ‘Fumigation’ placed eighth.
Their action-adventure film starred senior classmate P.J. O’Sullivan as the hero
and Geller as the villain. Ransick shot and edited the film. On the first day of the
challenge, the students were given information about the character, prop, line of
dialogue, cinematic technique and genre that must be included in their movie.
Ten school days later, a three- to four-minute movie and a movie poster had to
be completed. Thirty-four Kennett High School students submitted 11 films.
Since 2011, what began as a competition among three schools in southern New
Jersey has blossomed into a multi-state film competition called the ‘10 Day Film
Challenge.’ The non-profit organization, 10 Day, Inc., which sponsors the
competition, is funded by private and corporate sponsorships, local, state,
federal and private grants and a variety of fund-raising efforts.
JUNE 2015
CITADEL HEART
OF
LEARNING
KIDS 15
Technical College High School, Brandywine Campus
Andria Johnson
Coatesville Area School District
Coatesville Area Senior High School
Brenda Gelinas
Downingtown Area School District
Downingtown East High School
Kyle Hess
Great Valley School District
Great Valley High School
Michael J. Kelly
Kennett Consolidated School District
Kennett High School
Alison Tell
Phoenixville Area School District
Phoenixville Area High School
Tony DeFelice
Avon Grove School District
Avon Grove Intermediate School
Jennifer R. John
Octorara Area School District
Octorara Junior High School
Brad Creswell
Owen J. Roberts School District
Owen J. Roberts Middle School
Julie Myers
Oxford Area School District
Penn’s Grove Middle School
Victoria Turner
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
Tredyffrin Easttown Middle School
Dr. Jaime Burns
Twin Valley School District
Twin Valley Elementary Center
Ann Marie Spencer
Non-Public School
Avon Grove Nazarene Academy
Kelli Kahn
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
Pocopson Elementary School
Sally R. Bopp
West Chester Area School District
Mary C. Howse Elementary School
Tim Gallagher
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The Citadel Heart of Learning Award program was created in 2001 by
Citadel and the Chester County Intermediate Unit to recognize and reward
teachers in our community. Students, parents, faculty, and friends this year
submitted nearly 2,700 nominations for Chester County teachers. The
District winners were carefully narrowed down to three overall winners
whose innovation and enthusiasm in the classroom inspired students to
want to learn. Congratulations to our winners!
Pictured (left to right): Julie Myers (Penn’s Grove Middle School),
Michael J. Kelly (Kennett High School), and Sally R. Bopp (Mary C. Howse
Elementary School).
CitadelHeartofLearning.com
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COATESVILLE/OWEN J. ROBERTS
‘Imagine Brandywine’
The artwork of students at Friendship Elementary School, Coatesville, is on
display through July 26 at the Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford, as part
of the gallery’s ‘Imagine Brandywine’ exhibit. ‘Imagine Brandywine’ is a series of
multidisciplinary art projects created by area students and inspired by the
collections and surroundings of the museum. The Friendship exhibit features
artwork by first and fifth grade students under the tutelage of art teacher Mary
Carol Sayles. The students took Horace Pippin's life and art, in particular still
lifes, as a catalyst for their own expressive creations. Pippin (1888-1946), one of
the leading figures in 20th-century art known for his insightful, expressive and
bold paintings, was born in West Chester less than 10 miles from the
Brandywine. ‘Imagine Brandywine is sponsored by the Thorndale Rotary Club.
The museum’s ‘Horace Pippin: The Way I See It’ exhibit is on display until July
19.
JUNE 2015
Reading challenge
The March Madness Reading Challenge at Rainbow Elementary School,
Coatesville, was a huge success. Students were challenged by the staff and
administration to read at least 3,000 books during the month. They crushed that
goal, reading 10,652 non-fiction books. The students had voted on the incentive
they would earn if they achieved their goal. Students voted to have a select
group of teachers race on tricycles. The staff encouraged students to push
themselves and to take advantage of the challenge as a way to explore topics,
formats, or genres that they otherwise wouldn’t. Students read and logged
stories while unlocking adventures to different experiences. Classroom winners
included Dawn Wooten, kindergarten; Melissa Murphy, first grade; Barb Black,
second grade; June Burket, third grade; Bryan Wise, fourth grade; and Denise
Mathisen, fifth grade. The winning classes received water ice parties.
For kindergartners, it’s
a day down on the farm
The Owen J. Roberts High School animal studies students plan and execute
‘Farm Day’ for the district's kindergarten students in the district’s five
elementary schools. The event offers students an opportunity to consider life as
a farmer and to understand the work that goes into growing food and bringing it
to market. High school students design hands-on, interactive experiences
targeted for kindergarten learners. Animal studies students design and build
props, arrange for visiting animals, orchestrate lessons, memorize facts to
share, generate enthusiasm while teaching and entertaining, pay close attention
to safety protocols and work a long day to provide a fun, educational experience
for 450-to-500 kindergartners. The program is supported by the Pottstown Area
Health & Wellness Foundation as part of the district wellness council's work in
nutrition education. The event educates kindergarten students about the
importance of choosing healthy, locally produced foods while increasing
awareness of Pennsylvania agriculture and the significance of farms.
JUNE 2015
DOWNINGTOWN/TREDYFFRIN-EASTTOWN
KIDS 17
East Ward hosts AAA’s ‘Otto the Auto’
Kindergarten and first graders at East Ward Elementary School, Downingtown, recently attended a safety
assembly that showcased ‘Otto the Auto’ from AAA. The students learned about safety when riding in a
car and when playing outside. At the end of the assembly, they all received an ‘Otto the Auto’ card and
were able to give him a big hug. ‘Otto the Auto’ is the Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education’s
most popular school program for younger children. Otto, who stands three feet tall, is a remotecontrolled talking car that engages children in fun and memorable traffic safety exercises. Interacting
verbally and through animated reactions, Otto teaches the importance of buckling safety belts, sitting in
child safety seats, wearing bicycle helmets and looking all ways before crossing the street. Safety
service managers and Otto travel to area schools and community events throughout the Mid-Atlantic
territory. Schools with the AAA School Safety Patrol programs can schedule Otto presentations to help promote their patrol program. Introducing AAA school safety
patrollers during the presentation and having them interact with Otto is an effective way to garner support for the patrol program from the entire student body,
according to AAA. For more information, visit http://midatlantic.aaa.com/Foundation/SchoolPrograms/OttoTheAuto.
Middle school gets a new principal
and district gets a new administrator
The Tredyffrin-Easttown School Board
has appointed Andrew Phillips as principal
of T-E Middle School, effective July 1.
Mark Cataldi, T-E Middle School’s current
principal, was appointed director of
assessment and accountability, effective
July 1.
Phillips has been with the district since
2006 as a teacher and as an administrator
at the middle and high school levels. For
the last five years, Phillips has served as
assistant principal at Conestoga High
School and performed various roles,
including overseeing Conestoga’s
academic program, developing the high
school master schedule and supervising the
high school course selection process.
He also coordinated standardized testing
and facilitated the instructional
intervention team. Prior to joining the high
school administrative staff, Phillips was
assistant principal at Valley Forge Middle
School for four years.
From 2008 through 2013, Phillips
served as the district safety coordinator
and facilitated the district safety
committee. During his time at TredyffrinEasttown, Phillips has participated as a
member of the district technology
committee, the school board public
information committee and the district
strategic planning committee.
Phillips earned a bachelor of science
degree in secondary science education
from the University of Maryland. He
PHILLIPS
CATALDI
earned a master of education degree in
educational leadership from Holy Family
University and is enrolled in a doctor of
education program in educational
leadership at Immaculata University.
“I feel honored to work in the T-E
School District with such incredible
students,” Phillips said. “They are a
reflection of the remarkable families that
live in this district. The opportunity to
serve as a leader in this community is truly
fulfilling, and I am looking forward to
joining the amazing staff at T-E Middle
School.
“We will work tirelessly to inspire a
passion for learning, personal integrity, the
pursuit of excellence and social
responsibility in each student,” he said.
Cataldi will replace Robin McConnell
as the district’s director of assessment and
instructional technology. McConnell will
retire on June 30.
Cataldi has served as building principal
at T-E Middle School for the last 10 years.
He joined the T-E School District as a
middle school counselor in 1996. Cataldi
was subsequently appointed assistant
principal and athletic director at T-E
Middle School and also held this position
at Valley Forge Middle School.
As middle school assistant principal,
Cataldi served as the school assessment
coordinator. Cataldi is also the current
district safety coordinator and facilitator of
the district safety committee. During his
time in the district, Cataldi has served as
the facilitator of the middle school
advisory committee and has participated as
a member of the Advisory Council for
Specialized Student Instruction, curriculum
council, staff development advisory
council and the district strategic planning
committee.
Cataldi earned a bachelor of science
degree in psychology with a concentration
in education from Ursinus College. He
earned a master of science degree in
counseling and human relations with
certification in secondary school
counseling from Villanova University. He
received a certificate in elementary and
secondary school administration from
Immaculata University.
“I am grateful for this opportunity to
continue to serve the students, parents,
staff and T-E community,” he said. “I'm
excited to contribute to the mission and
vision of the district in new ways.”
To conference
Michael Hong, a junior at Conestoga
High School, Tredyffrin-Easttown,
has been accepted to the Al
Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism
Conference this summer. The
program targets high school seniors
who are interested in pursuing a
career in journalism and who
demonstrate a ‘free spirit’ quality.
The program began in 1999 and is
funded by the Newseum Institute in
honor of Al Neuharth, founder of
USA Today, the Newseum and the
Freedom Forum. The Newseum is
the interactive museum of news and
journalism in Washington, D.C.
Hong will travel to Washington from
June 20-25 to participate in an allexpenses paid conference.
SPECIAL NEEDS
KIDS 18
SPECIAL NOTES
CAMP. SOCIAL ENRICHMENT CENTER. Springfield.
Supports individuals, families, schools and community
organizations. Objective is to build children’s and
adolescent’s self-confidence and social connectedness
through summer camps, hourly sessions, or back-toschool readiness. Provides social skills groups,
occupational therapy, individual therapy, academic
tutoring, arts and crafts, games and skill building,
speech therapy, reading specialist. Web site: www.
social enrichmentcenter.com. Info: 610-853-2898 or
Michelle@ socialenrichmentcenter.com
SPECIAL NEEDS BASEBALL GAME. June 6. For ages
4-to-21 years. All are welcome to play. The player must
be able to get onto the field (wheelchairs OK). Players
are teamed with a buddy (friend, family or volunteers).
Register by June 3. Info: Bill at 610-836-1117, or
[email protected].
BICYCLE CAMP ... “iCAN BIKE.” June 22-26.
Villanova. Teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a
conventional two-wheel bicycle. This five-day camp,
requiring riders to attend only one 75-minute session
per day. To be eligible, riders must be at least eight
years old, have a disability and be able to walk without
an assistive device such as a walker or cane. Riders
must be able to side-step quickly to both sides, have a
minimum inseam measurement of 20 inches and weigh
no more than 220 pounds. Cost: $225. Info: Maggie at
[email protected].
BEGINNING READING PROGRAMS. Programs, by
grade, are for children entering kindergarten through
fifth grade. Classes are taught by professional instructors
from the Institute of Reading Development. Class size is
limited. Info/registration: 800-903-0162.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SURVEY. Anonymous
survey to develop strategies for helping families get the
best mental health treatment and services for their
children. Survey by The National Federation of Families
for Children's Mental Health together with the REACH
Institute. The purpose of the survey is to determine if
mental health services are equivalent to medical health
services. Survey should take 10 minutes. Link: www.
surveymonkey.com/s/FFCMH-REACHFamilySurvey.
HEARING HELP for LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. The
Starkey Hearing Foundation’s “HEAR NOW” program
JUNE 2015
provides top-of-the-line digital hearing aids that are
customized to hearing loss. Info: 800-328-8602 or email [email protected].
COLLEGE PREPARATION PROGRAM for high
functioning autism/asperger’s students.“Bridge to
College.” July 6-Aug. 15. Central Campus of
Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell. Sixweek college-readiness program intended for collegebound, academically capable students with high
functioning autism/Asperger’s Syndrome and other
special needs. Program is designed to help students
develop the skills necessary to make a successful
transition from high school to college. Flyer:
www.mc3.edu/images/pdf/ campus/bridge-flyer.pdf.
Contact: Denise at 215-619-7403, or
[email protected].
REFURBISHED COMPUTERS. TeamChildren has more
than 800 functioning, low-cost refurbished computers
that need a new home. Desktops cost $60, $110 and
$160; laptops cost between $150-$225 when available.
Each computer comes loaded with incredible learning
programs. For babies, toddlers, children, adults and
senior citizens. TeamChildren is a local, nonprofit
organization which distributes low-cost, high-quality
refurbished computers to individuals, families and
nonprofits. The organization prides itself with ending
the digital divide and transforming the achievement
gap. Learn more at www.brillkids.com. Info: 610-6661795.
PENNSYLVANIA’S YELLOW DOT PROGRAM . This
program assists citizens following a traffic crash when
they may not be able to communicate themselves.
Placing a yellow dot in your vehicle’s rear window alerts
first responders to check your glove compartment for
vital health information to ensure that you receive the
critical attention you need. For more information and
to request a kit, visit www. YellowDot.pa.gov.
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
ADVOCACY CLINIC HOURS. Advocates meet with
parents, listen and advise on next steps. Can help with
letters and follow-up, refer parents to appropriate
resources, review IEPs and evaluations, and help
parents figure out what to ask. A consultation can serve
as a first step to getting the help you need for your
child. By appointment only. Call 610-696-8090, ext.
216, for an appointment. Free. All welcome.
(Compiled by Anita Cutrara, Chester County Arc)
Quest, located in the West Chester/Marshallton area, is a leading
provider of pediatric therapy services offered in the home,
school and community, for children with special needs.
• Special Programs include:
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school-based, post-surgery and hospitalization.
• Outpatient-Based Programs include:
Social skill groups, Individualized clinical treatments in therapy
rooms, and Hippotherapy, treatment with the help of a horse.
Quest Therapeutic Services is the only full-time pediatric therapy center in
Chester County specializing in Hippotherapy. Our highly qualified physical,
occupational, and speech therapists include Pediatric Clinical Specialists,
Feeding Specialists, and Hippotherapy Clinical Specialists.
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KIDS 19
‘Shining Star’
award winner
Advocacy Day
Twenty Phoenixville area middle and high school students traveled to
Harrisburg on May 5 as part of the Tobacco Resistance Unit to participate in the
2015 Advocacy Day, designed to bring awareness of the importance of having
clean air and the dangers of nicotine. More than 300 individuals, including 200
teens from the Tobacco Resistance Unit, met with legislators to advocate for a
comprehensive clean indoor air law. The students and their chaperones visited
with state legislators, advocating for a more comprehensive clean indoor air law.
For many of the students, this was their first trip to the state capital. They were
received by state Sen. Andrew Dinniman of West Whiteland (D-19) who provided
a personal tour of the Senate. They also met with Penn State football coach
James Franklin who congratulated them for their hard work. These students,
who are also members of the Teens Against Tobacco Use group, were
accompanied on the trip by Kevin Corcoran, their club advisor and teacher;
Anthony Strickland, teen coordinator for the Phoenixville YMCA; Dolly Winston
of Phoenixville Communities That Care; and Billie Goldstein, a Phoenixville
Hospital Community Health nurse.
Paige Brophy, a fourth grader at
East Pikeland Elementary School,
Phoenixville, has been named the
2015 winner of the Phoenixville
Area School District Elementarylevel ‘Shining Star’ award.
Keystone Federal Credit Union
annually presents the ‘Shining Star’
awards to recognize students who
have shown a noticeable
improvement in academic
performance, extracurricular
involvement, attendance and
classroom conduct throughout the
school year. ‘Shining Star’ winners
each receive a $200 share
certificate of deposit and a trophy
from Keystone FCU. Three students
from each of the 12 Chester County
PAIGE BROPHY, DR. MARYANN COX
public school districts, Twin Valley
School District and the Chester County Intermediate Unit are honored. Winners
include one student from the elementary (K-to-5), middle (6-to-8), and high
school (9-to-12) level from each district. In addition, the teachers of the winning
students receive $200 gift certificates to a teacher supply store to stock up on
classroom supplies. Teachers and administrators are asked to write a paragraph
nominating a student from one of their classes whom they feel embodies the
spirit of the award. Brophy was nominated by Principal Dr. Maryann Cox, who
said, ‘Paige is the honorary mayor of East Pikeland. She greets everyone she
sees with a big smile and a friendly hello. Early in this school year, Paige was
seriously ill, and spent much of her time in the hospital. Throughout her
treatment, she diligently worked with tutors, teachers and her parents so she
would not fall behind in her classwork. Using Skype, she participated in some
activities with her class, even from her hospital bed. We have never presented
Paige with a challenge that she wasn’t willing to accept.’
CHESTER COUNTY DENTISTRY for CHILDREN
• Modern Child-Friendly Facilities
• Convenient Hours
• Competitive Fees
• Most Major Dental Plans Accepted
• Counseling to Calm Your Child’s Fears
• Progressive Dental Techniques Using Lasers
• and Digital Radiography
North Hills Medical Building
795 E. Marshall Street • Suite 100
West Chester, PA 19380
610-918-2400
Lionville Professional Center
105 Dowlin Forge Road
Exton, PA 19341
610-363-2100
JEFFREY M. MELINI, D.M.D.
Member:
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American Dental Association
Pennsylvania Dental Society
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5K Run/Walk” on June 27 at 10 a.m. at
East Goshen Township Park, Paoli Pike
near Rt. 352.
A color run/walk is a family friendly
celebration of color, fueled by pumping
music and a rush of color being showered
at racers. The color is a non-toxic,
biodegradable, cornstarch-based powder.
Racers/walkers are asked to wear their
whitest whites and prepare to experience a
race like never before.
Participants will loop the one-mile
course three times (or once or twice ... it’s
up to the individual). The race fee is $35
plus a $3 sign-up fee. The price increases
to $40 after June 13. Team entries also are
welcome.
All proceeds support the Youth
Mentoring Partnership’s Friend Fitness
program and allows the agency to keep it
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Grit, according to the agency, helps
students overcome life’s formidable
challenges with passion and perseverance,
ensuring success in school, work,
relationships and life. The program is
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‘The Art of the Brick’ truly a LEGO-lover’s dream
Construction fans young and old
won’t want to miss “The Art of the
Brick” exhibit at the Franklin Institute,
Philadelphia. The exhibit in the Mandell
Center will be open through Sept. 6.
Billed as the world’s largest gallery of
LEGO® art, featuring more than 100
creations assembled from more than one
million LEGO bricks, ‘The Art of the
Brick” has been called a “top 10 mustsee exhibit,” according to CNN.
The creations come from the mind of
contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya, who
left his job as a corporate attorney in
order to pursue his dreams of being a
full-time artist and to work exclusively
with the world’s most popular toy.
The gallery consists of eight different
sections, each containing Sawaya’s
unique and well-crafted pieces. The Art
of the Brick includes an assortment of
Sawaya’s original concepts addressing
various themes of life and human
emotion, as well as some more familiar
concepts such as a 20-foot-long
Tyrannosaurus Rex made from more than
80,000 LEGO bricks.
Also on display are interpretations of
historic works such as Leonardo Da
Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vincent Van Gogh’s
Starry Night, Edvard Munch’s The
Scream and Auguste Rodin’s The
Thinker – all painstakingly pieced
together to look exactly like the
originals. And, they all are made entirely
of LEGO bricks.
Sawaya even spent two weeks
building a “fixed” Liberty Bell,
‘The Art of the Brick’ exhibit, featuring more than 100
creations made from LEGO® bricks by artist Nathan Sawaya,
exclusively for the Philadelphia gallery.
Sawaya possesses a unique ability to
take these tiny little toys and put them
together to create something
extraordinary.
“These works are very personal to me,
since they reflect my growth as an artist
as I strive to discover my creative
identity,” said Sawaya. “The museum
exhibition is accessible because it
engages the child in all of us while
is at The Franklin Institute’s Mandell Center through Sept. 6.
simultaneously illuminating
sophisticated and complex concepts.
Everyone can relate to the medium since
it is a toy that many children have at
home. But my goal with this exhibition
when it first debuted in 2007 was to
elevate this simple plaything to a place it
has never been before.”
To complement “The Art of the Brick”
exhibit experience, visitors can tour
through Ben’s Brick House, a LEGO®-
themed, build-and-play area designed to
spark imagination and inspire creativity
in everyone. From classic LEGO bricks
to DUPLO blocks, visitors are invited to
tackle an assortment of creative
challenges in the new design and play
area.
Build a bridge and see how much
weight it can hold, then create a catapult
and launch LEGO bricks through the air.
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JUNE 2015
‘Art of the Brick’
Zoo offers
Summer Break
Teacher Pass
Back by popular demand, Philadelphia
Zoo again will offer its Summer Break
Teacher Pass for educators to experience
the region’s largest living classroom.
The Summer Break Teacher Pass is
available to certified/licensed pre K-to12 classroom teachers, principals and
assistant principals who work in public,
private and charter schools in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and
Maryland. The pass is good for single
admission Mondays through Fridays
between June 15 and Aug. 28.
Educators can use the pass to visit the
zoo multiple times during this period.
Each teacher must register online for one
individual pass, and must bring a valid
pass and a teacher ID, union card or
school district pay stub each time when
visiting the zoo. Registration will be
available online at www.philadelphia
zoo.org through Friday, July 10.
As part of this year’s Summer Break
Teacher Pass, teachers will have the
opportunity to experience “Second
Nature: Junk Rethunk!” In Second
Nature, artists from all over the world
recycle, reuse and repurpose everyday
materials into amazing works of animalinspired sculptures.
These sculptures include a totemic
blue gorilla sculpted entirely of recycled
car parts, a rhinoceros made of serving
(Continued from page A3)
This blue gorilla, sculpted entirely of recycled car parts, is part of the Philadelphia
Zoo’s ‘Second Nature: Junk Rethunk!’ exhibit. Educators who obtain the zoo’s
Summer Break Teacher Pass will have the opportunity to experience the art.
plates, fan evocative primate shadow
sculpture composed by casting a beam of
light on a pile of discarded electronics
and a menacing crocodile molded from
chewing gum. Second Nature will
intrigue, delight and engage teachers and
students in the small things people can
do to make a world of difference for
endangered animals and habitats.
Teachers can experience Second
Nature this summer and return with their
students through Oct. 31 to receive free
curriculum-focused activities, including
pre-trip, post-trip and an onsite
scavenger hunt. The zoo is located at
3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia.
Transport precious LEGO cargo across a
zip line and let your fingers do the work as
you build a LEGO masterpiece —
blindfolded!
The museum is open daily from 9:30-5
p.m. with special evening hours for
viewing the exhibits. Daytime (9:30-5
p.m.) tickets are $29.95/adults; $24.95/
ages 3-to-11 years; $9.95/member adult;
and $7.95/member child. Evening (5-7:30
p.m.) tickets are $19.95/adults; $14.95/
ages 3-to-11; $9.95/member adult; and
$7.95/member child. The exhibit closes at
9 p.m.; the last tickets are sold at 7:30 p.m.
Due to popular demand, advance
purchase using the print-at-home option is
recommended in order to bypass the box
office and guarantee the date and time you
prefer. To purchase tickets, click on the
ticket price to purchase a ticket. For more
information, call 215-448-1220 or e-mail
[email protected].
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• Architecture Day on June 21 from
10-3 p.m. Build your own LEGO city.
Discover what makes a building sturdy and
how bridges support so much weight.
• Creature Build on July 11 from 10-3
p.m. See what creature, real or imaginary,
you can create from LEGO Bricks.
• Superhero Day on Aug. 8 from 10-3
p.m. Come dressed as your favorite
superhero or villain and create epic battles
in the world of good vs. evil.
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admission to the museum. The museum is
located at 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia.
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Colonial unveils 2015
children’s series lineup
The Colonial Theatre’s 2015
Children’s Summer Series will be
featured on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. from
July 7 through Aug. 18. The theater is
located at 227 W. Bridge St.,
Phoenixville. This series is best suited
for children ages 4-to-8 years.
Here is this summer’s schedule:
• July 7 —“The Cat’s Pajamas.” Let’s
celebrate! The Cat’s Pajamas have been
making cool music for kids for 25 years.
The Cats bring a musical comedy twist
to high-octane kid-rock, backed by a
band that will knock your socks off. The
Cats put on more than a concert—they
plunge the audience into a wild,
wonderful world of stories, puppets and
props, with a sophisticated big band
sound guaranteed to delight all ages.
Tickets: $6.50.
• July 14 — “Red Yarn.” Red Yarn is
a dynamic family performer from
Portland, Ore., who weaves folksongs
and puppetry into engaging shows for all
ages. Performing with his wife Jessie in
support of their new album, “Deep
Woods Revival,” Red Yarn is spreading
positive values while bring American
folklore to life for younger generations.
In this energetic musical puppet show,
Red Yarn will lead audiences into the
Deep Woods, a magical forest where all
the animals of American folksongs live
together. Families will sing, dance, laugh
and experience the joy of community as
they celebrate our shared cultural
heritage. Tickets: $6.50.
• July 21 — Balloon freak John
Cassidy. The most popular kids
performer at the Colonial, Cassidy is an
eccentric comedian whose bizarre antics
have earned him widespread acclaim as
one of the most original and unique
performers today. He has also made
numerous television appearances having
appeared on such popular shows as Live
with Regis and Kelly, NBC’s Today
Show and Martha Stewart Living.
Cassidy holds several Guinness World
Records for speed in balloon sculpting.
Tickets: $6.50.
• July 28 — Segal Puppet Theatre &
Co.’s “Silly Sideshow Circus.” Ladies
and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right
this way into the silliest circus of fools
and fond delights featuring Ringmaster
Maestro Magnifico, his clown Binky and
sidekick Scuppers the Parrot.
Meet a strongman who finds out
where his true strength really lies.
Witness a lion tamer whose “lion” might
be too tame to train. Then gather wisdom
of all things future from The Unfortunate
Fortune Teller. Finally, you will help
Malarkey the Magician place his
assistant, The Shrinking Violet, into a
deep trance preparing her for some
mindboggling levitation. Tickets: $6.50.
KIDS A5
BALLOON FREAK
JOHN CASSIDY
• Aug. 4 — Sugar Free Allstars. This
family funk super duo from Oklahoma
City — Chris “Boom!” Wiser and Rob
“Dr. Rock” Martin — joined forces in
2001 and quickly gained a following
with a high-energy live show that has
been described as a hip-shaking, headbopping, southern-based explosion of
fun. Sugar Free Allstars are among the
“Top 12 Family Music Artists in
America,” according to Time magazine.
• Aug. 11 — You pick a movie! It’s
your turn to pick the movie the Colonial
is going to show! Before July 22, go to
www.The ColonialTheatre.com/vote to
make your selection for the film you
want to see. This year’s choices are
“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,”
“The Muppets,” “The Lorax,” “Song of
the Sea” and “Babe.” Tickets $5.
• Aug. 18 — Jonathan Burns Flexible
Comedy. Jonathan Burns always thought
he was special. He was the kind of kid
who would put his leg over his head at
the family reunion or perform his
musical armpit sounds to impress the
girls. In 2004, contorting his body and
impressing people with his unusual
talents became his full-time job. Since
then he was featured on the Jay Leno
Show and the Late Show with David
Letterman. Tickets: $6.50.
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Online is the fastest, least expensive
way to buy tickets. Go to thecolonial
theatre.com and click “Buy Tickets.” If
purchased online, you will be prompted to
print out your tickets as a pdf at the end of
the purchase process. You will also receive
an e-mail with a link to reprint your
tickets. For purchases of 10 tickets or
more for a single show, contact Kirsten at
610-917-1228 or at Kirsten@thecolonial
theatre.com for group discount
information. For more information, visit
www.thecolonialtheatre.com.
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KIDS A6
JUNE 2015
Balloon festival moves, expands to three days
walk-through balloon.
Plane rides (Pt-19 and Cessna 172) will be available
all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Helicopter rides
will be offered Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3
p.m. Tethered balloon rides will be given, weather
permitting, at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The popular Saturday night fireworks are scheduled
for 9 p.m. with Sunday scheduled in the event of a rain
out. A new event on Sunday will feature a parade of
fire trucks from several area companies and rescue
demonstrations that showcase the jaws of life and other
tools of the trade.
The festival will continue to feature local bands each
day and more than 100 craft and food vendors. A
Saturday morning community favorite pancake
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2015
The Ninth Annual Chester County Balloon Festival is
an unqualified success. The festival has experienced
incredible growth the past several years requiring the
move to a new, more accessible location —the New
Garden Flying Field, 1235 Newark Rd.,
Toughkenamon, just off U.S. Rt. 1.
This will allow visitors from Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and New York convenient
access. And, the festival has expanded to three days
over Father’s Day weekend, June 17-19. In addition,
other forms of flight will be incorporated into the
festival events. The schedule highlights more than 20
hot air balloons which will take flight twice per day;
the balloon glow featuring a special-shaped balloon
rodeo; untethered and tethered balloon rides; and a
breakfast, sponsored by the local Chapter of the
Experimental Aircraft Association, will be open to the
public.
The bands begin playing at 4 p.m. Friday (Half Past
Seven and Late April are scheduled); 5 p.m. Saturday
(Half Past Seven) and 2 p.m. Sunday (Summit Hill
Bluegrass).
The “Kids Zone” will feature flight simulators and
other hands-on projects that will be manned by the
youth instructors of the Future Aviator Camp.
Gates open to the public at 4 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.
Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Balloon launchings will
be at 6:30 p.m. all three days, weather permitting. The
spectacular balloon glow finale when hot air balloons
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provide a stunning light display will be Friday and
Saturday at 8:30 p.m. each day, weather permitting.
The Chester County Balloon Festival is a non-profit
organization with proceeds benefitting the Chester
County Hero Fund. The Hero Fund provides necessary
financial assistance to the widows, children and
families who are left with little or no support when first
responders lose their lives or are seriously injured in
the line of duty.
The festival is made possible by the support of the
following sponsors: The Kennett Square Mushroom
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Festival; Horizon Services; Terese Winkler
Photography; Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School;
Griswold Home Care; Suburban Propane; AJ Blosenski;
Rick’s Tree Service; Benchmark Federal Credit Union;
Victory Brewing Co., Downingtown; Air Ventures Hot
Air Balloon Flights; Cazillo Website Design and
Photography, and Coldwell Banker-Preferred.
Weekend passes are $30/adult and $15/child. Oneday passes are $10/adult and $5/child. For more
information, complete event schedule, tickets and
balloon ride reservations visit www.CCBalloonFest
.com.
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countless hours and dedication its volunteers provide.
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It’s a summer full of all new
quests thrills!
Organizers welcome volunteers to join their team to
help onsite at the ticket booth, parking, vendor support,
balloon/pilot crew, VIP assistance, setup/tear down, or
with pre-event work. All volunteers receive a T-shirt
and food and have lots of fun.
Volunteers must be 15 years old or older; youth ages
13 and 14 can help but must be under the guidance of
someone 15 or older. Volunteers, after registering
online, meet at noon on Friday to get their job
assignments. Balloon crew volunteers must be 18 years
old and it would be helpful if they have experience
driving trailers and knowledge of the local area.
Volunteer meetings are scheduled for June 3 at 6
p.m. and June 7 at 2 p.m. at the New Garden Flying
Field main hanger.
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KIDS A8
JUNE 2015
‘Swingin’ Summer Thursdays’
return with music, food and fun
The monthly “Swingin’ Summer Thursdays” return to West Chester this month
with an eclectic lineup of musical acts.
In addition to the music, great food from the borough’s many eateries (including
outside dining) and vendors (including funnel cake and kettle corn), clowns,
magicians, jugglers, dancers, artists and lots of family fun await visitors from 6:309:30 p.m. Two bands play each night, stationed at opposite ends of the featured
section of Gay Street. The 2015 musical lineup includes:
• June 4 — The Cintron Band, a Latin-jazz ensemble, and the Victory Jazz Quartet
on Gay Street between High and Darlington streets;
• July 2 — Nxt 2 Normal, whose repertoire ranges from love ballads to high
energy rock songs, and jazz vocalist Phyllis Chapell & Siora on Gay Street between
High and Matlack streets;
• Aug. 6 — Rock/pop band Those People and The Mighty Manatees, a reggae,
roots and rock outfit, on Gay Street between High and Darlington streets.
• Sept. 3 — Funk/jazzman Dirk Quinn and Dirty Purple, a five-woman
alternative/rock band, on Gay Street between High and Matlack streets.
“Swingin’ Summer Thursdays” is produced annually by the West Chester Parks
and Recreation Department and sponsored by the West Chester Business
Improvement District.
For more information, call 610-436-9010, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.west-chester.com.
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Historic Sugartown will host an
entertaining, informative and delicious
evening featuring a lecture on the history
of chocolate on June 11 at 7 p.m. at
Historic Sugartown.
Presenter Deborah Peterson has more
than 30 years of experience and research
into Southeastern Pennsylvania’s English
colonial domestic history. Using primary
sources to document her research, she
brings her years of real life experience and
intense personal research into every
program she creates.
“Chocolate!” emphasizes chocolate’s
history in the 17th, 18th and 19th
centuries. Discussion includes how to
harvest and process cacao. Peterson will
share information on the tools needed and
how chocolate is presented and served.
Recipes and samples will be provided.
Admission and registration are
$8/adults; and $7/seniors (60+), and
includes a tour of the site’s general store.
Register online at HistoricSugartown.org
or by phone at 610-640-2667.
The lecture will take place in the
carriage museum. Enter 273 Boot Rd.,
Malvern, into your GPS to arrive at
Historic Sugartown’s visitor parking area.
Historic Sugartown, Inc. is dedicated to
the enduring preservation of the 19thcentury crossroads village of Sugartown to
create a vibrant historic resource for the
community.
Historic Sugartown stewards 9.2 acres
of land and nine historic structures,
including 4.2 acres of open space under
conservation easement with Willistown
Conservation Trust. For more information,
visit HistoricSugartown.org.
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FATHER’S DAY EXPRESS
Sunday, June 21
Take Dad for a scenic and historic spring train ride from
West Chester to Glen Mills and back. Trains depart
Market Street Station at noon & 2 p.m.
Adults/$15 • Children ages 2-12/$13
Special rate for Dad: $5
‘SUMMER SUNDAY PICNIC SPECIALS’
Sundays from June 7-Sept. 20
Passengers can pack a lunch for the noon trip through the Upper Chester Creek
Valley and enjoy the railroad’s picnic grove at Glen Mills with family and friends.
Adults/$15 • Children 2-12/$13 • Toddlers Ride Free!
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KIDS A9
Celtic Fling: music, arts, dance, sports and food
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
will host its 17th annual Celtic Fling and
Highland Games in Manheim, Lancaster
County, on June 27-28 to celebrate the
stories, traditions and cultures of the Celtic
nations.
The Fling, which runs from 11 a.m. to
10 p.m., combines a music festival, a
dance competition, a sporting event, a
cultural celebration, a food fest and arts
and crafts festival.
Traditional and modern bands perform
non-stop on eight stages on Saturday and
Sunday. The festivities begin with the
traditional Friday concert at 5:30 p.m. This
year’s concert will feature music from
Carbon Leaf and Gaelic Storm.
Saturday and Sunday feature an all-day
music fest, featuring many talented Celtic
instrumentalists and several Celtic rock,
pop and punk bands. Music acts include
Albannach, Barleyjuice, Burning Bridget
Cleary, The Dublin 5, The Gothard Sisters,
Kilmaine Saints, Rukus, Screaming
Orphans, Scythian and The Tartan Terrors.
On Saturday, the 11th annual Celtic
Fling Feis will showcase the talents of up
to 1,000 competitors, ranging in ability
from beginner to champion. These dancers
will compete in traditional hard shoe and
soft shoe jigs that will captivate the
audience. The Celtic Fling Feis, officially
sanctioned by the North American Feis
Commission, is the only Feis in central
Pennsylvania.
The Fling’s Highland Games, officially
sanctioned by the Mid-Atlantic Scottish
Athletics Association, adds an element of
excitement to the day. Men and women
compete in authentic Celtic sports. Some
will test the competitors’ distance-throwing
abilities, such as the Clachneart, or “Stone
of Strength,” the 28- and 56-pound throw
and the Scottish hammer.
Other events will test competitors’
abilities to throw objects high enough to
clear designated heights. These include the
Sheaf Toss, complete with a pitchfork and
20-pound bag of straw, and the 56-pound
weight toss, where competitors attempt to
throw the weight over a bar set at a height
agreed upon by all competitors.
The Fling also will showcase a
cornucopia of Celtic history, culture and
tradition. Historians, storytellers, reenactors and traditional Celtic musicians
will fill both days. A gathering of the clans
will offer the chance to explore clan
histories and become familiar with the
worthwhile missions the clans and
societies maintain.
Authentic foods that originated in the
Celtic nations centuries ago will be
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offer a wide variety of Celtic dishes, such
as Haggis, shepherd’s pie, and corned beef
and cabbage. And, to satisfy the sweet
tooth, fudge and chocolate-dipped desserts
will be available at The Witches Hat.
In addition to the 100 resident
Renaissance Faire shops, the Celtic Fling
will be home to guest artisans and
merchants, who will offer an assortment of
edibles, such as gourmet cupcakes,
homemade candies and fresh fruits. A wide
variety of collectibles, like fine oil
paintings, handcrafted jewelry, stained
glass, Scottish tartans and Celtic souvenirs,
will be for sale.
Tickets for the Friday concert are
$26.95 online, $29.95 at the gate and
$10.95 for ages 5-to-11 years. Two-day
passes are $35 for adults and $15 for
children 5-to-11. One-day Saturday or
Sunday admission for adults is $23.95
online, $26.95 at the gate and $10.95 for
children ages 5-to-11. Festival details,
performer biographies and click-to-print
advanced one- or two-day tickets can be
purchased at PaRenFaire.com or by calling
(717) 665-7021.
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is
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West Goshen: concerts,
theater, bicycle parade
concert series with his third appearance at
the park.
The concerts are made possible through
the support of The Friends of West
Goshen Parks and local sponsors. All
concerts are free. Concerts begin at 6:30
p.m. In the event of rain, concerts will be
moved to the West Chester East High
School Auditorium, Ellis Lane. Rain
determination will be made after 3 p.m.
on the date of the concert. Visit
www.westgoshen.org for directions and
rain determination.
Theater in the park
The township will welcome back the
Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company,
which will present its production of “The
Tempest” at West Goshen Community
Park on Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. The
raindate is July 19 at 7 p.m. The
performance is free.
One of Shakespeare’s most popular
comedies, the play begins on a magical
island where the wronged Prospero, a
self-directed and self-taught Magus, and
his daughter, Miranda, have been forced
into exile by his usurping brother,
Antonio. Prospero, the former Duke of
Milan, has become ruler of this small
island, forcing its inhabitants to do his
bidding.
Directed by Allen Radway, producing
artistic director of Simpatico Theatre
Project, Philadelphia, this outdoor
Love’s Magic, the masters of harmony as they perform Motown hits, makes its
second appearance at the West Goshen Summer Concert Series, on July 26 at
West Goshen Community Park.
production charts a journey of selfdiscovery, romance and redemption, as
Prospero lures those responsible for his
exile to the lonely and remote island and
makes the journey from revenge to
forgiveness while Miranda learns to
embrace her “brave new world.”
Decorated bicycle parade
A beloved West Goshen tradition, this
year’s decorated bicycle parade will take
place on Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. at
West Goshen Community Park. Children
from one-month through 11 years who
live in the township are invited to
decorate their bicycles, tricycles, big
wheels, strollers, wagons and wheelchairs.
Register online at www.westgoshen.
org. Prizes will be awarded to the top
entries in each category, and every
participating child will receive a
commemorative medal.
Children on bicycles must were
protective bicycle helmets. Inline skates,
skateboards and scooters are not
permitted. In the event of rain, the bike
parade will be postponed until Sunday,
July 5 at 10 a.m. Visit www.westgoshen
.org after 9 a.m. on July 4 for rain
determination.
Summer camps
Children can participate in the West
Goshen Summer Recreation Program,
West Goshen Summer Teen Program,
summer sports clinics and skateboarding
camps. For more information, visit
www.westgoshen.org.
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Make West Goshen Community Park,
Fernhill and North Five Points roads, your
destination. The township, through its
park and recreation department, is
offering a summer concert series, theater
in the park, its annual decorated bicycle
contest and summer camps for kids.
Summer concert series
The West Goshen Summer Concert
Series has scheduled a variety of musical
performances for an ideal, free evening in
the park over six Sundays throughout the
summer. Here is this year’s lineup:
• June 14 — Cat’s Pajamas kicks off
the concert series with a performance for
the children.
• June 28 — The Greaseband, one of
Philadelphia’s most popular bands, returns
for an evening of party favorites and
oldies but goodies.
• July 12 — Zydeco-a-Go-Go brings
the Cajun-zydeco sound of the Louisiana
bayou to the amphitheater stage.
• July 26 — Love’s Magic, masters of
harmony, makes its second appearance in
the concert series with an unforgettable
night of Motown hits.
• Aug. 9 — Let’s go honky tonkin’ to
the country-western sounds of Hometown
Boyz.
• Aug. 23 — Local songwriter and
singing legend John Flynn closes out the
2015 Summer Camps
Pee wee Day Camp
Action Day Camp
Counselor in Training
Cheer Camp
Phila. Union Soccer School
Future Stars Soccer
WCU Inline Hockey
World Cup Soccer
Just Tennis Camp
British Soccer Camp
Dance Camp
Girls Field Hockey
Girls Lacrosse
Tetra Brazil Soccer Camp
Gymnastics Camp
Total Soccer
NXT Cradle Lacrosse
Eastern Field Hockey
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July 12
July 26
August 9
August 23
Children’s concert featuring Cat’s Pajamas
Party favorites with The Greaseband
Motown sound of Love’s Magic
A visit to the Louisiana bayou with Zydeco-a-Go-Go
Country -Western music of Hometown Boyz
Local singer/songwriting legend John Flynn
All concerts begin at 6:30 PM and take place at West Goshen Community Park (N. Five Points and Fern
Hill Roads). Concerts are FREE OF CHARGE. Guests are encouraged to bring dry good donations (e.g.,
soap, toilet paper, shampoo, diapers, deodorant, laundry detergent, etc.) for the West Chester Food Cupboard. In the event of rain, concerts would be held at the West Chester East High School Auditorium (Ellis
Lane). Call 610-696-5266 or visit www.westgoshen.org for more information and rain determination.
Summer Camp Programs
Summer Recreation Program (5-12 years old): June 22 - August 14, 9 AM - noon.
Summer Teen Program (13-15 years old): June 22 - August 14, 9 AM - noon.
Sports Clinics in tee-ball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, skateboarding, & ice hockey:
June 29 through August 13, 1:30 PM - 3 PM.
Skateboarding Camp: June 22 - 26; July 13 - 17; July 27 - 31; August 17 - 21. 9 AM - noon.
Special Events
Go Skateboarding Day: Sunday, June 21st, noon until 3 PM
Decorated Bicycle Parade for West Goshen residents: Saturday, July 4, 10 AM
FREE Shakespeare in the Park--“The Tempest”: Saturday, July 18, 7 PM
For more information about West Goshen events, visit
www.westgoshen.org or contact the West Goshen
Park and Recreation Department at 610-696-5266.