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Stag & Doe Wednesday nights
are a success.
Timing
is critical in Presser and Nugent homes development
by DREW LAZOR
The development project for the Nugent and Presser homes
on W. Johnson St. in Mt. Airy is progressing, and the local community
groups have made some sizeable contributions to the plan. A meeting was
held at Grace Baptist Church on Nov. 29 to update neighbors regarding
the process. It was the second official meeting between developers and
the community since the first gathering on Aug. 16.
Taking
a swipe at parking meters
by BOB PREVIDI
Do you wish parking in Chestnut Hill was easier? Tired of
digging for change in your purse or pocket? This week, the Chestnut Hill
District and the Parking Foundation have announced two changes that will
make parking simpler for shoppers on Germantown Avenue.
Friends,
family and neighbors help save 10 puppies
by CAROLE BOYNTON
These 10 brothers and sisters came into the world on Nov.
10, and lost their mother Abby two hours later.
Their father Max is “a wonderful father who almost never leaves
the pups’ side,” said Andrew DiPasquale owner, along with
his “life partner” Leah Caldwell, of the German shorthaired
pointer puppies. “They weren’t given much of a fighting chance.”
Financial
issues are paramount as community fun drive gets underway
by RACHEL MCCRYSTAL
The Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA) Board met
Dec. 8, at Hiram Lodge. There was some discussion about whether the meeting
was intended to be only for the CHCA Executive Board, but it was publicized
as a full board meeting, so many board members who were not officers attended.
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Episcopal
wrestlers repeat at CHA tourney
by TOM UTESCHER
At last Saturday’s Chestnut Hill Academy Wrestling
Invitational Tournament, Episcopal Academy fought off a challenge
from Cardinal O’Hara High School to repeat as team champion,
183.5 points to 135, while the CHA Blue Devils earned 106 points
to place third out of 17 teams.
Springside hoopsters
ground Falcons
by TOM UTESCHER
For a number of years now, the Springside Lions
have played their basketball season opener against Philmont Christian
Academy, and true to form, the Falcons came to call last Tuesday
afternoon.
New
squash coach for Lions
by TOM UTESCHER
Shepherds are more often associated with lambs than
lions, but the Lions of Springside School will have a “Sheppard”
guiding their squash flock this winter.
Chestnut
Hill Adademy ice Devils edge Upper Moreland
by TOM UTESCHER
Surviving a third-period rally by host Upper Moreland,
Chestnut Hill Academy captured its first victory of the ice hockey
season last Sunday morning, posting a 9-7 win at the Warwick Ice
Arena outside of Warminster.
Late
rally sinks CHC women
by TOM UTESCHER
Bringing an overall record of 1-5 to Chestnut Hill
College last Tuesday evening, the Hood College Blazers soon found
themselves behind once more, trailing the host Griffins 33-24
at halftime.
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Cancer
survivor an anti-smoking crusader
Hiller rarely visits his own popular restaurant
by LEN LEAR
Most restaurant owners, if they’re being completely
candid with you, will admit that the restaurant is their master,
not the other way around. It’s their family, their mistress,
their obsession, their drill sergeant. It’s not unusual
for a restaurant owner to go several days before catching
a fleeting glimpse of his wife (or husband) and children.
Hiller
teaches English to children in Nanjing, China
by LOU PERSEGHIN
Teachers often lament
about how to get students interested in class, and how to
get them involved. However, last summer Jan Young had a somewhat
different challenge on her hands.
Wyndmoor
artist, 13, already selling his work
by SUSAN CRANE
When The Morris Arboretum in Chestnut
Hill had the official opening for its fall art exhibit, Plants
for all Seasons, one piece had already been sold. The sale
represented a first on two counts; it was the first painting
in the exhibit to be sold, and it was the artist’s first
sale of his art. The artist is 13-year-old, Kevin Wiesner,
a student at Germantown Friends School and a resident of Wyndmoor.
Filmmaker
from Hill thrills Crefeld School kids
by PAT EVANS
The audience, standing room only, was restless, on that Friday
afternoon. Several students were clearly not thrilled that
lunch would be late because a guest would do a poetry reading.
G’twn
native gives audience ‘grand old time’
by Michael Caruso
Philadelphia sparkled with musical variety this
past weekend. Our orchestral neighbor to the north, the New
York Philharmonic, paid local music lovers a visit and brought
back former Germantown resident, Andre Watts, as its piano
soloist. The Academy of Vocal Arts presented an intriguing
“Evening of Russian Romances” in which a locally
bred tenor from the Northeast made a powerful impact, and
the Philadelphia Orchestra was joined by the Philadelphia
Singers Chorale and four vocal soloists to give its annual
performances of Handel’s Messiah.
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