Let’s talk about something cool
When the thermometer hits the triple digits, you better know how to keep your AC unit happy
By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
In this edition I will talk about three subjects, how air conditioning systems work, how to maintain them and saving tips on electricity.
Air conditioners have several parts; the unit outside of a building is called the condenser or compressor. The...
KAU Kings win District 28 title
The District 28 Champion Kennett KIngs. Front Row: Banner Andrew Jones and Eric Duerr. 2nd Row: Dan Garver, Alex Pechin, Henry Shafer, Dominic Testa, Chris Tucker, Kevin Tallman, Jake Freeman and Manager Todd Duerr. Back Row: Coach Rob Jones, Coach Chris Jarmuz, Joe Zirolli, Drew Jarmuz, and Coach Mike Pechin.
The Kennett Kings, playing in the District 28 Senior League, had an outstanding season...
Luther House could be a reality for Kennett Seniors
Luther House Foundation of Southern Chester County could potentially expand into Kennett Township, offering affordable housing for area seniors
By P.J. D’Annunzio Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com
Louis Wonderly addresses the audiance at the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting Monday night.
KENNETT — The increased cost of living in the current economic climate is affecting everyone,...
Andrew Lipke and the Prospects play Anson B. Nixon Park
Summer Concert Series continues through the summer heat
By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Andrew Lipke and the Prospects
KENNETT — Summer is in full swing at Anson B. Nixon park in Kennett Square, where the weekly concerts rock music lovers every Wednesday. This week, alternative rock group Andrew Lipke and the Prospects rocked the stage.
According to his official biography, South...
Kids’ cross country race, Aug. 4
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Park and Recreation Kids Cross Country Race is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 4. Free training will also be provided at Anson B. Nixon park from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays leading up to race day.
This fun event is scheduled at 7 pm, with registration opening at 6pm. Children will run a 1.5 mile race course. The event is free to any child ages...
Op-Ed: Choices Ideological Not Budgetary
Tom Houghton
In The New York Times, Nicholas Kristof writes “the United States supports schools in Afghanistan because we know that education is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to build a country. Alas, we’ve forgotten that lesson at home. All across America, school budgets are being cut, teachers laid off and education programs dismantled”.
Kristof refers to education...
Column: the fundamentals of economic failure
Summer of discontent has voters asking ‘what’s going on here?’
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Welcome to the summer of economic insanity.
More than likely, you’ve heard about the madness in D.C. on the debt ceiling and it has more than a few of us scratching our heads, being more about political theater than good governance.
But…leave it to Gov. Tom Corbett...
Swimming Pool Safety: A little common sense can avoid a nightmare
Missing the obvious can lead to tragedy
By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
We learn early on in life about common sense issues. When I build a house or garage or just about any thing that arises in life common sense helps me avoid problems. Should I add another joist over here? Strengthen this wall here? Check the air in the tires when leaving on a long trip?
The answers to these...
Make Up can be hard to do…well
Because you’re worth doing it right
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
You know when people say “if you could only have one thing on a deserted island, what would it be?”
Mascara.
Sorry, Joe. (Actually, Joe’s rebuttal is that he wouldn’t want to be with ME sans mascara anyway….nice).
Without it, I look frighteningly similar to Peter Pan. And, my body type doesn’t...
News from the Kennett Area Senior Center
The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors a program about managing concerns about falls entitled “A Matter of Balance” beginning on Wednesday, August 3 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This service is provided by Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc. HealthLink Program. You will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise...
