UHS grad launches kids’ book series focused on shelter dogs
CHICAGO — This month, 2011 Unionville High School graduate and current Chicago author Savy Leiser launched a new series of children’s books called The Furever Home Friends. Each book tells the story of a real dog who has lived in an animal shelter or rescue, and their journey to adoption. Each character also has a corresponding 12-inch flannel stuffed animal.
To fund the production of the...
A fun summer reading list
A sampling of fun beach reads for you to check out
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
One of the major downsides of being in graduate school is “reading fatigue.” I am forced to absorb so much information into my tiny, little brain that reading for pleasure gets put on the backburner.
Therefore, whatever leisure book I do pick up must be great from the getgo.
There is nothing better...
Letter: clarifying Kennett book request
To The Editor,
My name is Angie John, and I am the parent who requested reconsideration of resource material regarding the book “Nineteen Minutes.” I am a concerned parent, but I also hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work and have extensive experience counseling troubled children and teens. I have worked in schools in the Philadelphia area with children who are depressed, physically hurting...
Time for the Summer Bucket List
Now that Summer is here, time to share my plans
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Ah, summer. Warm days, sultry nights, the beach, fun, friends and, of course, a list of to-do items:
Upcoming Kennett Senior Center events
The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors a Book Talk by Donna Murray (from the Bayard Taylor Library) on Wednesday, October 5 at 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Murray will be reviewing the book “Persuasion” by Jane Austen.
The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors a Health Workshop on Thursday, October 6 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Dr. Chad Laurence will be providing information on back safety, posture and injury...
