Walking in heels and other wisdom

A few easy steps, if you will, to looking and feeling better in high heels By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the 40th birthday party of a very lovely friend. Prior to going to a fantastic dinner, we sat and had cocktails in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Who knew there would be such fabulous people watching at the Ritz?!? One...

Blue Demons defense leading the way as hockey season heats up

Zeke Maling battles Boyertown captain Robert Weinberger for the puck. Kennett’s blue line should lead it to success in boys’ hockey By Dave Conard, Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com ASTON — Through all of the changes in the landscape of the Ches-Mont league over the past three seasons in ICSHL, one aspect of the Blue Demons game has remained constant, that is Kennett’s ability to...

No 2012 tax hike for Chester County

Spending cuts offset losses of tax revenue, federal funds WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved today a budget for 2012 that results in a zero tax increase for county residents. “This budget reflects the county’s ongoing commitment to provide the best services at the lowest burden to the taxpayer,” said Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell. The operating budget for...

Kennett Square resident bitten by pet rattlesnake

After large cache of exotic animals discovered, borough officials may move to regulate ownership By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com After a borough man was biten by his pet rattlesnake, similar to this animal pictured, borough officials are readying an ordinance controlling the number and kind of exotic animals that can be kept as pets. KENNETT SQUARE — After a borough man was...

Holiday decorations can be revealing

Those lights and displays may indicate something about your fashion sense By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com In typical “Kelly style”, I feel the need to follow up last week’s heartfelt article with something sarcastic today. Thanksgiving is usually the time for people to decorate their homes for the Christmas season. (Although, not if you are a member of my family…I prolong...

New Garden residents angered over Wal-Mart waiver

With 3-2 vote, Board of Supervisors passes a waiver allowing PREIT to circumvent the normal development process in the creation of a new supercenter By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com The proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter for New Garden is expected to look much like this outlet in Missouri. NEW GARDEN — It is not uncommon these days to hear stories of small town residents fighting...

Kennett Sq. Police blotter: Nov. 22

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Square Police Department reports the following reports of police activity were filed last week: • Public Drunkenness — Kennett Square PD cited Gabriel Cruz, 45, and Martin Rodriguez Gonzalez, 45, both of Kennett Square, for Public Drunkenness on Wednesday, 11/16/11 at 10:25 AM at South Walnut Street and East Cope Road.

Rupsis promoted to Chesco COO

Mark Rupsis WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved the promotion of Mark Rupsis to the position of Chief Operating Officer of the county. “Mark has worked hard for the county for more than 30 years,” Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell said. “The promotion is well deserved.” Commissioner Kathi Cozzone said, “Until early this year, the County had two senior staff...

Let’s talk about home building

Building a house starts from the ground up By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com This will be the first in a series of articles on how to construct a building the right way: I know because I started from the ground up. I’ve operated all kinds or heavy equipment from John Deere 450 loaders up to Caterpillar’s 977 Trackscavator. From those experiences I can tell you that the first...

Ways to show your thanks

A new family tradition: random acts of kindness By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. I love its coziness and the fact that it centers around time with family (and lots of good food) without the pressure of giving the perfect gift. I know that this is a fashion article and I love to tease about what attire I believe is suitable for stuffing...