I had the pleasure of stopping by the third annual Rescue Dog Parade, held at noon on June 20 at Plantation Field. This year 22 rescued dogs took part in the parade, with prizes for the biggest, smallest, oldest, youngest, and hairiest and the dog that was rescued from farthest away.
Among the winners were Ginny, a half-bearded collie/half-border collie, rescued from Chicago (hairiest), and Daisy and Duncan, a 12-year-old brother and sister half-English bulldog/half-pug pair (oldest). The dog rescued from farthest away was from New Mexico!
Sponsors of the parade were PetValu and Penn Vet. Proceeds benefited All Mutts Matter and the Rescue at Greenmore Farm.
Saturday, June 23, 2018
KENNETT: Clifton Mill bridge closed
This is going to cause problems for the folks who use Old Kennett Road to commute to Delaware. Due to "structural concerns," on June 22 PennDOT mandated the immediate and indefinite closure of the Clifton Mill bridge, the small bridge over the Red Clay Creek where Route 82 and Old Kennett Road meet (the Clifton Mill antique shop is in a big red barn right at the crossroads). Detours will be posted.
COCHRANVILLE: BBQ and wine news
I'm told that Cochranville will soon have its own BBQ joint. Sullivan's Heritage BBQ is supposed to be opening at Routes 10 and 41; you can keep track of their progress on their website.
In other Cochranville news, the 10 & 41 antique shop has received permission to sell wine, and they are featuring "a variety of varietals" made by and bottled at Manatawny Creek Winery, a 90-acre family-owned farm in Douglassville, Berks County.
In other Cochranville news, the 10 & 41 antique shop has received permission to sell wine, and they are featuring "a variety of varietals" made by and bottled at Manatawny Creek Winery, a 90-acre family-owned farm in Douglassville, Berks County.
VACATION: Summer break starts
An Avon-Grove elementary school teacher friend who was eagerly counting down the days until the end of school now finds herself bored and tired of "doing nothing" during the day. She has already applied for a waitressing job.
Friday, June 22, 2018
ABVM: Reusing a former church
The former Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic church in the middle of West Grove has been sold, remodeled and turned into a performance and event space. The religious artifacts have been removed, and the columns have been given a faux-marble finish.
On the announcement board out front that used to list the times of Masses, Confessions and Rosary recitations is the new name, the "West Grove Chapel." It's now available for parties or receptions.
On the announcement board out front that used to list the times of Masses, Confessions and Rosary recitations is the new name, the "West Grove Chapel." It's now available for parties or receptions.
TRAFFIC STUDY: Cruise control
So, Tilda, how's that driving-the-speed-limit thing going? A few weeks ago I mentioned a suggestion made at the June West Marlborough township meeting that we should all drive the speed limit in an attempt to discourage motorists from using our quiet country roads. I decided to try abiding by the speed limit (I know, a radical act) just to see what would happen.
I would wager that I have done my share to frustrate the drivers behind me by sticking to 40 mph on Newark Road, 45 mph on Routes 841, 842 and 926, and 25 mph through downtown Kennett. On the Route 1 bypass I was "passed by" everybody when I set the cruise control at 55 mph. Somebody actually passed me on Hood Road, shooting me a dirty look, when I slowed for horses. I was nearly rear-ended when I braked for that sharp curve on southbound 841 near Laramee Road.
On Route 82 out here in the country, vehicles were on my tail from out of nowhere.
I found that the stretch of road where it was hardest to obey the speed limit was on Newark Road near the New Garden airport, where the limit is 25 mph for quite some distance.
I would wager that I have done my share to frustrate the drivers behind me by sticking to 40 mph on Newark Road, 45 mph on Routes 841, 842 and 926, and 25 mph through downtown Kennett. On the Route 1 bypass I was "passed by" everybody when I set the cruise control at 55 mph. Somebody actually passed me on Hood Road, shooting me a dirty look, when I slowed for horses. I was nearly rear-ended when I braked for that sharp curve on southbound 841 near Laramee Road.
On Route 82 out here in the country, vehicles were on my tail from out of nowhere.
I found that the stretch of road where it was hardest to obey the speed limit was on Newark Road near the New Garden airport, where the limit is 25 mph for quite some distance.
WEST GROVE: Momma Fox 1, George Fox 0
This June 24 event was on my schedule, but it looks as if the West Grove Friends were outfoxed. In their words:
CANCELLED - Summer Solstice Celebration & Worship
Please note, we have had to cancel this event due to unusual circumstances. We will NOT be meeting at New West Grove on Sunday as originally announced. It turns out a family of foxes have made their home in the basement and Momma fox brings dead things for the babies to eat, emitting some odors which waft through the air and upstairs. Between the possibility of odors and the heat, we decided to cancel the planned solstice-time worship at New West Grove. We can try again for the Fall equinox . . . the fox family should have moved on by then.
CANCELLED - Summer Solstice Celebration & Worship
Please note, we have had to cancel this event due to unusual circumstances. We will NOT be meeting at New West Grove on Sunday as originally announced. It turns out a family of foxes have made their home in the basement and Momma fox brings dead things for the babies to eat, emitting some odors which waft through the air and upstairs. Between the possibility of odors and the heat, we decided to cancel the planned solstice-time worship at New West Grove. We can try again for the Fall equinox . . . the fox family should have moved on by then.
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