Home Improvements Addition...

To see the list visit our Home Improvement quick reference page.

Home Improvements Addition...

To see the list visit our Home Improvement quick reference page.

Santa's schedule...

Hi All:

Santa had to stop off at the Island of Misfit Toys today but he expects to be in the neighborhood next Saturday 12/20/2008 for a visit.

Thank you,

Barbara St. J. Comiskey
Down East Civic Association
Area Representative
4 Elbow Lane
Frazer, PA 19355-1709
610-644-4973 (h)
bstjc@sprynet.com

DECA NEWSLETTER – December 2008

DECA NEWSLETTER – December 2008

www.decainfo.blogspot.com

Seasons greetings from DECA! Here is some news from the last meeting on 12/1/08…

Luminaries – DECA reps may pick up luminary supplies on Saturday 12/20/08 at 9:00 a.m. at the Roberts Road cul-de-sac. Please remember to bring enough grocery bags for all the houses in your section, a marker to label your bags, and a scoop for the sand. DECA residents should light their luminaries at dusk on Christmas Eve 12/24/08. If you will not be home at this time, PLEASE arrange for a neighbor to light them for you. The display looks much nicer without gaps between houses. Thanks!

Caroling – Will be on Tuesday 12/23/08 at 7:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Hot chocolate served afterwards. If you are interested in joining in, RSVP to Chris Brown (610) 578-9028 or chrisbrown20@comcast.net.

Dues Reminder – If you have not yet paid your DECA dues, please do so ASAP. Dues are $20 per household; $15 for seniors. Area reps please make sure any collected dues are returned to Chris Brown. Thank you in advance.

Fire truck holiday visit – The East Whiteland Fire Department is scheduled to drive through township neighborhoods on Saturday 12/13/08. When you hear it, come out and catch some candy canes!

DECA Wine & Cheese Party -- Save the date!

WHEN: 1/31/09

WHERE: The Bevecs, 254 Swedesford Road

TIME: 8:00 p.m.

Last names A – P please bring an appetizer to share; Q – Z please bring a dessert. Wine, beer and soda provided by DECA. RSVP to Karen Bevec (610) 651-5644 or mcbevec@comcast.net by 1/24/09.

Wishing you happy holidays and a great 2009!

Your DECA Board,

Karen Bevec -- President
Chris Brown -- Treasurer
Maria Hueston -- Secretary

Home Improvement Contractors Addition

Check it out -> Home Improvement Contractors

DECA Meeting - Monday December 1st at 7pm

The next DECA meeting will be help on Monday December 1^st at 7pm. We will meet at Janine Spiker’s house, 7 Roberts Rd.

Thanks,

Karen

DECA 2008 Fall Fest

DECA’s Annual Fall Fest

Our annual Fall Fest is scheduled for Saturday November 1^st between 4pm and 7pm. This year the festivities will be held on Beth Lane.

This will be a pot luck and BYOB event. Last names beginning with A-P bring an entrée or a side dish. Those with last names beginning with Q-Z please bring a dessert. Food will be set-up in the driveway at 8 Beth Lane.

DECA will provide plates, napkins, utensils, water, and hot chocolate.

Kids (and adults) may wear costumes if they chose.

Games and a hayride are planned

Your neighbors at 4 and 8 Beth Lane will open up their bathrooms for the Fest.

We will have two new additions to the Fall Fest.

A Swap Table for things such as cleats, boots, snow pants, etc. will be set up. Bring your outgrown items and take what you can use. Any items left, at the end of the day, will be donated to charity.

and…

If you enjoyed the home brew at the 4^th of July bash, our local expert (Adam Beck) will be putting on a brewing demonstration.

Thanks go out to Enissa Borine and Janine Spiker who are planning this year’s event.

Please RSVP to Janine Spiker (Janinetwins@comcast.net) or Enissa Borine (enissa216@hotmail.com).

Happy Halloween from your DECA Board

Karen Bevec, President

Maria Hueston, Secretary

Chris Brown, Treasurer

I just wanted to thank all who came to DECA’S night out. We had a great time and it was nice to see a mixed crowd from the neighborhood. The next tentative night out to be at Flannigan’s Boathouse in Malvern- The date and time to be announced.

Karen

DECA's Night Out

Hello all. Just a reminder...

DECA’S NIGHT OUT
Wednesday - 7:30 PM
THE FLYING PIG

Hope to see you all there. -Karen

Music Lessons in Your Home

Greetings
I live in the neighborhood and am Offering "Music Lessons in Your Home", Piano/Guitar/Percussion/All Band Instruments/Beginning Strings Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass. Over 20 years experience with plenty of references.
Thanks,
Jim Saia
1 Wood lane
(H) 610-644-3328
(C) 484-318-9576

DECA's Night Out........

Our newest addition to the DECA calendar… DECA’s Night Out on Wednesday October 1 at the Flying Pig on King Street.

Come one come all and join your neighbors for a snack and a drink. Line up your babysitters and get out for the evening.

We will see you anytime after 7:30pm. Come when you can, leave when you must.

WANTED: A DECA playgroup.....

Hi

My name is Melani McGuire, we live at 17 Hillside Dr, my 2 kids are Hailey (4 1/2) and Connor (2 1/2) and I am expecting our 3rd baby Dec 1st. I know there used to be a morning play group in the neighborhood and I am wondering if perhaps there is still one or if maybe we could send an email out to see if there is any interest in forming one. I am specifically thinking of the 5 and below age group - I know there aren't too many that age on our street but maybe in the other neighborhoods? How would we best go about finding out if there is interest and setting it up? I will gladly host the first one.....

Thanks so much!

Melani

610-296-3160

5 Free Phillies tickets, today Sunday the 14th....

Anyone interested in 5 free Phillies tickets for today's 7:15 game, please call the Beck's. The Friday night game was rained out and this game doesn't fit our schedule. We would hate to see them go to waste! (Sorry for the short notice.)
Call if interested!
Thanks,
The Becks

DECA NEWSLETTER – September 2008

DECA Website
http://decainfo.blogspot.com
Some information to pass along from the meeting on 9/7/08…

Back-to-School Ice Cream & Pizza Social and New Neighbor Welcome – come celebrate the start of a new school year, meet new neighbors and enjoy a Saturday night of no cooking!! We’ll order pizza and have make-your-own sundaes. Please bring your own beverages and $10 per family for pizza.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 13th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Down East Park

Hope to see you then!

Dues – DECA area reps will be collecting neighborhood dues in October. The rate is $20 per household; $15 for seniors. An optional $5 donation will help fund the Sunshine Club, which recognizes the comings and goings of Down East residents. This would include births and deaths, as well as moves into the neighborhood. When you return your dues, make sure to include a current email address to receive DECA info/updates online. This can be done on the DECA web page as well (check the right side of the screen). Thanks in advance for your support.

Fall Fest – Mark your calendars for the annual DECA Fall Fest!

WHEN/ WHERE: Saturday, November 1 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Beth Lane

Join us for a potluck supper, Halloween costume parade for the kids, and other fall-related activities – including a home brew demonstration by Adam Beck. Some of you tasted Adam's beer at the summer picnic, now you can see how it is actually made. This is in honor of "Teach a Friend to Brew Day."

Families whose last names begin with A - M should bring a dessert to share; N – Z an entrée or side dish. DECA will provide water or lemonade and hot chocolate – it’s BYOB for anything else. Don’t forget to bring your own chairs! RSVP to Karen Bevec (610) 651-5644 or mcbevec@comcast.net by October 25.

And, to get ready for the colder months ahead, we will be having a children’s snow clothes/boots swap table at the Fall Fest. Bring any coats, hats, mittens, snow boots, etc. your kids have outgrown or no longer need. Items should be in good condition. Trade up a size and save the hassle of going out and buying new!

DECA’s Night Out – New to our event calendar!
It’s an evening for adults to bend a few elbows with their neighbors at one of our fine local pubs. Details are coming soon. Look for an email update or posting at the front of the neighborhood. Note: This is not a DECA-funded event, just another opportunity for neighbors to get together.

Attention DECA Pet Owners: When you walk your pet around the neighborhood, please remember to bring a bag to pick up your pet’s waste. We’ve had some complaints about waste not being picked up. Your neighbors thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Attention All Drivers: For everyone’s safety, please be courteous while driving through the neighborhood. Keep your speed down and obey the stops signs. There are a good number of walkers, bikers and other drivers (including school buses) that frequent the neighborhood. Thank you.

Next DECA Meeting – TBA.

Have a fantastic fall season, and a Happy Halloween and Thanksgiving!

Your DECA Board,
Karen Bevec -- President
Chris Brown -- Treasurer
Maria Hueston -- Secretary

The Flying Pig........

This is just an FYI for those who care: The Flying Pig is now NON SMOKING! :)

Lisa

Eat ice cream AND meet the new neighbors......

By the way, don't forget that the ice cream social this Saturday is a great way to meet the new families in the neighborhood!

Back To School Ice Cream Social Is Back On!

COME CELEBRATE THE START OF A NEW SCHOOL YEAR, WHILE

ENJOYING A SATURDAY NIGHT OF NO COOKING!!

Also a great night to meet the new families in the neighborhood!

The Back to School Ice Cream and Pizza Social

WHEN: Saturday Sept. 13th, 5:30-7:30
WHERE: The Down East Park

Enjoy pizza and making your own sundaes.


Please bring your own beverages and $10 per family for pizza.
Hope to see you then!

Newsletter Addition

I did not mention the Shaw’s in the newsletter. Their help with tables ect. was much appreciated.

Karen

Back to School Ice Cream Social Postponed

Due to a variety of reasons, the ice cream social at the Brown's has been postponed. I am sorry for the late notice.

Chris Brown

DECA Meeting Correction

The date of the meeting has been corrected. It is on Sunday the 7th instead of the 9th.

The fall is drawing near and it is time to start to plan the fall activities so I have scheduled a meeting on Sunday September 7th at 7pm. We will hold it at my house, 254 Swedesford Road. Please join us and help us plan the Fall Fest, ... and new to the calendar, “DECA’S NIGHT OUT,” an evening to bend a few elbows, with your neighbors, at one of our fine local pubs. Those of us with children, line up the babysitters.

Please let me know if you plan to attend the meeting @ MCBEVEC@comcast.net or 610-651-5644.

Please let your neighbors, who don’t have email, know about the meeting.

Back to School Ice Cream Social

Back to School Ice Cream Social

Friday Sept. 5th 7:00 PM

2 Roberts Rd

See you there!

As our summer draws to an end...

Note: The date of the meeting has been corrected. It is on Sunday the 7th instead of the 9th.

As our summer draws to an end, I finally have a few moments to reflect on the summers activities. I hope that everyone that attended the Summer Picnic enjoyed themselves as much as me and my family. I would like to thank everyone that pitched to make the event a success. The Beck’s Brew and DECA”s got talent were fine additions to the festivities.

I would like to express my gratitude to the DECA brewer, Adam Beck, and his family for their help. My thanks also goes out to the Brown’s, and the Hueston’s for all of their help in organizing, setting up, cooking and cleaning up the park. Thanks also to the Hall’s, Spiker’s, and Bill Mullarkey for donating tables, tents, nets, etc…

The fall is drawing near and it is time to start to plan the fall activities so I have scheduled a meeting on Sunday September 7th at 7pm. We will hold it at my house, 254 Swedesford Road. Please join us and help us plan the Fall Fest, the Back to School night and new to the calendar, “DECA’S NIGHT OUT,” an evening to bend a few elbows, with your neighbors, at one of our fine local pubs. Those of us with children, line up the babysitters.

Please let me know if you plan to attend the meeting @ MCBEVEC@comcast.net or 610-651-5644.

Please let your neighbors, who don’t have email, know about the meeting.


Thanks,


Karen.

Turtle found near Hillside Drive...

Here's the email from Jennifer Baker.

I found a box turtle in our backyard this morning. The turtle has a chip out of his shell over his right shoulder and some pink paint (nail polish?) on his shell. Can you send out an email to the DECA neighborhood asking if anyone has lost their turtle? Thanks.

Jennifer Baker

Valley Creek Park Free Concerts

Here's a list of the upcoming concerts. Hope to see you this Thursday.

Thursday, July 31st – Band Name: Summit Caribbean Steel (Sounds of the Caribbean)
Thursday, August 14th - Matt Santry, Singer/Songwriter (Pop Rock)
Saturday, August 23rd - Band Name: Blues Crossing [Classic rock and blues]

Concerts start at 7:00 PM.

Here's the announcement on the East Whiteland site.

missing items....

After a great time at the DECA Picnic, there are a few items missing. If anyone accidentally picked up a volleyball, please return it to the Mullarkey family. The Bevec's also picked up a basketball that doesn't belong to them. Lastly, a 6 foot long white table is also missing. ? It belongs to the Hall family.
Thanks.
The Becks

DECA’s 4th of July Picnic: 4 PM Saturday July 19th, 2008

The time for our 4^th of July Holiday Bash is here at last!

DECA’s 4^th of July Picnic
Saturday July 19^th, 2008
4pm to Dusk

We will be grilling your summer favorites, burgers and dogs…

Last names beginning A – M, please bring your favorite dessert to share.

Last names beginning N – Z please bring your favorite appetizer or salad to share.

BEER AND WATER PROVIDED BY DECA.

Bring your own other beverages.

Activities:

Kickball and Soccer Games.

6:30 PM DECA’S GOT TALENT

(Share your special talent. Music, Dance, Comedy, etc)

RSVP your plans to participate to Chris Brown @ 610-578-9028 ASAP.

Beer Tasting by Adam Beck for the Beer Enthusiast.

Face Painting and other crafts.

RSVP to Karen Bevec by July 12, 2008

610-651-5644 or MCBEVEC@comcast.net

Town Hall Meetings for Great Valley School District, East Whiteland Township and Chester County

Tina Hall passed this along. Tuesday July 8th was the first meeting. There's another meeting scheduled for August 5th.

Representatives from O’Neill Properties Group will host a Town Hall meeting for Great Valley School District and East Whiteland Township residents to describe their Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request for Uptown Worthington, the mixed use project in development at the former Worthington Steel Factory at Route 202 and Route 29 in East Whiteland Township.

This meeting is open to the Public and will be held on July 8th at 7:00 P.M. in the Penn State Great Valley Auditorium, located at 30 East Swedesford Road. Following the presentation and Q&A session, there will be a walking tour of Uptown Worthington from 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

An additional Town Hall Meeting will be held on August 5th, also at Penn State Great Valley, starting at 7:00 P.M.

When it opens in Fall 2009, Uptown Worthington will transform the former Worthington Steel Factory into a 100-acre live, work, and play community. Uptown Worthington will house a mix of uses, including retail, office, hotel, and residential, in a completely underserved area to provide a traditional town experience.

Please RSVP to Erin Avon at 610-239-6112 or email: eavon@oneillproperties.com

The original notice was found via the GVSD website. (To read the original you need to have Internet Explorer or something that reads web archive files)

Also, for those of you who haven't seen it. I am including a link to the Uptown Worthington website. http://www.worthingtonmalvern.com/ It includes a planning map and an aerial map of the area on the press page.

Valley Creek Park Concert Schedule

Saturday, July 12th - Band Name: The Reluctants [Classic rock of the late 20th century]
Thursday, July 31st – Band Name: Summit Caribbean Steel (Sounds of the Caribbean)
Thursday, August 14th - Matt Santry, Singer/Songwriter (Pop Rock)
Saturday, August 23rd - Band Name: Blues Crossing [Classic rock and blues]

Concerts start at 7:00 PM.

Here's the announcement on the East Whiteland site. Thanks Patty for passing it along. BTW I attended the most recent concert. Turn out was light probably due to it being the first one and the word wasn't out yet. The music was good and if you haven't seen the renovations to the park you should stop by.

DECA NEWSLETTER – June 2008

DECA NEWSLETTER – June 2008

Here are a few updates from the meeting on 6/2/08…

Yard Sale – With summer almost here and many residents finished their “spring cleaning,” there has been renewed interest in the having the DECA yard sale. It will take place Saturday, June 14 from 8 – 1. As always, ads have been placed in the paper and on Craig’s List. Signs are already up in the front of the neighborhood. Good luck to all sellers!

DECA Picnic – The annual DECA Picnic is set for Saturday, July 19, 2008. RSVP to Karen Bevec (610) 651-5644 or mcbevec@comcast.net by July 12. Last names A – M please bring a dessert to share; N – Z please bring a salad. Beer and water will be provided by DECA. All other beverages are BYOB.

Games/crafts, face painting and adult volleyball will be back, and with them will be some new activities …

• Volleyball for kids on a smaller net

• Kickball game
  

• DECA’s Got Talent – a showcase from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. for any and all DECA residents who would like to perform or share a special talent…music, dance, skits, comedy, etc. Acts must be 3 minutes or less and must be pre-approved. All ages welcome. To sign up, please email Chris Brown at chrisbrown20@comcast.net.

Some additional help is needed in the following areas

• A volunteer to coordinate fireworks

• A Karaoke machine to borrow

• Tiki torches or camp lanterns for light at the end of the evening - so everyone can locate their kids and belongings safely.

If you can assist, please contact Karen Bevec. Thanks!

Some Courtesy Reminders –

• Please watch your speed while driving through the neighborhood. School will be out in a few short days, and children will be playing outside more frequently now. Let’s keep it safe for all.

• All pet owners: please keep an eye on your pets. If they are outside without being on a leash or a tie-up, please make sure they remain in your yard.

Your neighbors thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Sunshine Committee News - We have some new neighbors - Jamie and David on 8 Roberts Road. We welcome you to DECA! And we will be bidding a fond farewell to some neighbors moving soon: Robin and Jeremy Fischer; Ben and Shannon Manning; and Alex and Luda Yankelevich. We wish you and your families good luck in your new homes!

Thank You – to Lisa Beck and Kathleen West for coordinating the Egg Hunt this spring. And to Pat & Glenn Gorman for coordinating our 2008 DECA Directory. You did a fantastic job!

Next DECA Meeting – TBA.

Have a happy and safe summer!

Your DECA Board,

Susan Palmer and Karen Bevec -- Co-Presidents

Chris Brown -- Treasurer

Maria Hueston -- Secretary

DECA Yard Sale is on!!

As time has passed, there has been a renewed interest in having the DECA yard sale.

It will take place on Saturday, June 14th, from 8am to 1pm.

As always, it will be posted in the daily paper.

Good luck!

DECA Meeting Rescheduled

Hi All-

The DECA meeting has been rescheduled to MONDAY JUNE 2nd 6:30 at 8 Wood lane. See you then.

Susan

Anyone missing a plate from the progressive dinner?

Somebody during the DECA Progressive Dinner, left a plate at the Fermani's . We don’t know who it belongs to, and would like to return it to them. It is stoneware from Macy’s The Celler. It is white w/ a light blue strip around the rim. It has blue and purple flower on it. Please let us know if it belongs to you.
You can let either Lisa Beck or Kate Fermani know.
Thanks!

Planning for the Summer.....

FYI:

Tina Hall would like everyone to know that she is available to babysit/pet sit this summer. Please call her if you are interested.

Lost and Found: Green, Blue & Yellow Easter Basket

Someone left an Easter basket with six candy filled eggs at the park on Sunday the 16th. It is now at the Becks' house 226 Old Swedesford Rd. Please call or email us if it is yours.

Thanks,

Lisa Beck

DECA NEWSLETTER – March 2008

DECA NEWSLETTER – March 2008

Happy spring from DECA! Here are a few updates from the meeting on 3/2/08…

Egg Hunt – The annual DECA Egg Hunt will be held at the neighborhood park on Sunday 3/16/08 at 3:00 p.m. – rain or shine. Please RSVP to Kathleen West (610)251-2709 or Lisa Beck (610) 240-0595 if you plan to come so we have an idea of how many children to expect.

Upcoming Events – DECA is planning a Bowling Night for adults in April, details to follow. Check the blog: http://decainfo.blogspot.com/ or neighborhood signs for updated information. Looking ahead, the annual DECA Picnic is set for Saturday 7/19/08. Mark your calendars!

Yard Sale – If you are interested in participating in a DECA Yard Sale this spring, please contact Karen Bevec (610) 651-5644 or Susan Palmer (610) 644-1836. There has been dwindling interest the past several years; we are deciding if a yard sale is the best use of DECA funds.

Some Courtesy Reminders –

• Please remember to pick up any trash, recycling, yard debris, etc. of yours that may have blown onto your yard or other yards with the recent windy and stormy weather. Clean yards reflect well on our neighborhood.


• Trash cans and recycling bins may only be put out the evening before pick up. Please promptly bring them in once they are emptied.


• Please watch your speed while driving through the neighborhood. Warmer weather is here, which means more children playing outside and more people walking the neighborhood. Let’s keep it safe for all.

Your neighbors thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Thank You – to the Becks, Fermanis, Gormans, Luboffs, and Spikers for hosting the Progressive Dinner with your neighbors. It was a great success!

DECA Directory -- An updated edition is in the works. Please contact Pat & Glenn Gorman at (610)722-0724 or gormangang1@verizon.net if you need to update any contact information.

Next DECA Meeting – Sunday 6/1/08 at 6:30 p.m. at the Palmers, 8 Wood Lane.

Enjoy the spring!

Your DECA Board

Susan Palmer and Karen Bevec -- Co-Presidents

Chris Brown -- Treasurer

Maria Hueston -- Secretary

Please join us for the annual DECA EASTER EGG HUNT!!!!

WHEN: Sunday, March 16th at 3:00
WHERE: at the park
Please RSVP: Lisa Beck (610) 240-0595 or Kathleen West (610) 251-2709
Hope to see you then!

Lisa and Kathleen

DECA Meeting Sunday March 2nd

DECA meeting this Sunday March 2nd at Karen Bevec's house at 6:30pm.

Please come! Spread the word to anyone whose email address I do not have.

Questions?? Call Susan 610-644-1836 or Karen at 610-651-5644.

See you then!

More good feedback about the progressive dinner :-)

Here is some feedback I received in response to the email notification from the blog today. Since everybody doesn't get those replies I thought I would post them here since they were addressed to all of you.

-Adam

"Scott and I had a great time, also! Thanks to everyone who hosted and thanks MaryLou for all the organizing work!"

Chris Brown

"What a blast! Thanks to everyone who hosted, as well as all who came. It was nice to sit together and have a formal meal.

Please feel free to make suggestions for improvement, or tell what you liked. Next year's will benefit from your feedback."

Mary Lou Meehan

Progressive Dinner

Hey everybody! Just wanted to let you know that Lisa and I had a great time during the progressive dinner. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks, then dinner followed by dessert! Three houses in four hours. I really do appreciate hangin' out with DECA folk ;-) A big thank you to everybody who pitched in!

Your site Admin,

Adam Beck

P.S. Feel free to leave a comment here on the site about your take on the DECA progressive dinner.

Progressive Dinner Reminder

Have you sent your RSVP for the DECA Progressive Dinner yet? Deadline for payment and yes responses is 1/12/08. That’s this SATURDAY! Here are some reminders from the last newsletter:

This year DECA’s winter social event is a progressive dinner to be held on Saturday, Jan. 26.

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Appetizers/Wine and Cheese. (Gather at the Spikers’ house. Last name N-Z bring appetizers.)

8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Dinner at various homes (Catered from Carrabba’s. $5.00 per person.)

9:30 - 11:00 p.m. Dessert (Gather at the Fermanis’ house. Last name A-M bring desserts.)

We still need some kind neighbors to volunteer their homes for dinner. All hosts and hostesses are exempt from any $5.00 fees, cooking or baking!

RSVP to Susan Palmer or Karen Bevec with payment.