DECA NEWSLETTER – December 2009

Seasons greetings from DECA!

Luminaries – DECA reps may pick up luminary supplies on Saturday 12/19/09 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Roberts Road cul-de-sac. If you can not come at this time, please make arrangements with Janine Spiker (610) 644-1105 to pick up your supplies. 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 – preferably a small coffee can or sand shovel/pail.

DECA residents should light their luminaries at dusk on Christmas Eve 12/24/09. 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!

In the event of rain or heavy wind, luminaries will be lit on 12/25/09 instead. Check the website for updates.

Caroling – Will be on Wednesday 12/23/09 at 7:30 p.m. (weather permitting). 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. Dues fund all our yearly activities and supplies.

If you do not participate in any DECA events, a donation of $5.00 to cover luminary costs is greatly appreciated. Holiday luminaries is one event the whole neighborhood participates in.

DECA Wine & Cheese Party -- Save the date!
WHEN: 1/30/10
We are looking for a host for this event. If you are interested, please contact Karen Bevec (610) 651-5644 or mcbevec@comcast.net

Wishing you happy holidays and a great 2010!
Your DECA Board,
Karen Bevec -- President
Chris Brown -- Treasurer
Maria Hueston -- Secretary

Want to play Bridge?

Hello Neighbors!

Anyone interested in playing bridge? Sarah Parker 2 Elbow is interested in getting a group together. E-mail to Mcbevec@comcast.net and I will be glad to forward your information to her.

Thanks, Karen

DECA Fall Fest - Postponed to Sunday

The weather outside for Saturday looks frightful. Since no one really wants to stand in the rain with their neighbors, we will try for Sunday, same time same place.

4 – 7 pm on Old Swedesford in the Hillside neighborhood.

If you could not make it before and can now or if you were planning to attend and cannot now, please let me know.

Thanks,

Karen

A General Wayne family needs your help....

Hello DECA Neighbors,

I wanted to let you know that this year the Save the Day 5k is helping out one of our own General Wayne families. Michael Strieb, husband and father of three, was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) in March, 2008. Since Michael’s diagnosis, he has experienced a steady progression of the disease. He is now limited to a wheelchair, needs assistance with everyday activities, and uses a speech assistance device to communicate. Michael and his wife, Christine, live in Malvern with their three children: Sarah (10), Alexander (8), and Elizabeth (2). Sarah and Alexander both attend General Wayne Elementary School.

The race is 9:00 on November 7th, at Sugartown El. School. Please check out the web site and register at:

http://savetheday5k.jimbemis.com/

There is a 1 mile walk/run as well as the 5k.
We are all so lucky that we are able to participate. I hope to see you there!

Thanks!
Lisa Beck

DECA NEWSLETTER – October 2009

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Here are some updates from the last DECA meeting on 9/27/09…

DECA Fall Fest

When:
Saturday 10/24/09
4:00 p.m. – dusk

Where:
230 and 232 Old Swedesford Rd.

RSVP:

By 10/18/09 to Karen Bevec
(610) 651-5644 or
mcbevec@comcast.net

• Last names A-M please bring an entrée; N-Z please bring a side dish or salad (Tell Karen what you are bringing to avoid duplicates)
• When you RSVP, your name will be entered in a raffle for a door prize
• Help is needed (and appreciated )for set-up and clean –up
• Games/crafts/scavenger hunt/Adam’s beer!! 
• DECA will provide dessert, water, lemonade & hot chocolate
• Don’t forget to bring your own chairs

Dues – Area reps are now collecting neighborhood dues for 2010. Please return them to your rep by October 31. The rate is $20/household; $15/seniors. An optional $5 donation will help fund the Sunshine Club, which recognizes the comings and goings of DECA residents. If you do not know who your area rep is, a list is provided below.

Kate Fermani 1, 3 4, 5, 7, 8 Kane / 17, 19 Hillside / 224, 226 Old Swedesford
Celeste Brophy 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34 Winding Way
Kathleen West 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 Hillside
Laurie Vercoe 6, 8, 10 Elbow / 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 Winding Way
Lisa Beck 232, 230 Old Swedesford / 1, 2, 7, 9, 11 Hillside
Rita Stern 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Roberts / 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Winding Way
Ann Marie Bryan 258, 256, 254, 250, 248, 244, 238, 236, 234 Swedesford Road / 1, 2 Elbow Lane
Barb Comiskey 4 Elbow / 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 Wood
Mary Lou Meehan 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 Beth / 1 Winding / 5 Elbow / 2, 4, 8 Wood
Enissa Borine 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 29 Wood

Newsletter -- If you are currently receiving duplicate copies of the newsletter (hard copy and email), please notify Maria Hueston at CCML2002@aol.com to be removed from the hard copy distribution. We have made great strides in the effort to go paperless and want to continue in that direction. To sign up for e-delivery of the DECA newsletter visit www.decainfo.blogspot.com.

Courtesy Reminders –

• 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.
• When you walk your pet around the neighborhood, please remember 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!

Thank you… To all those who helped make the DECA picnic a great success:

Mrs. Bushnell – power supply
Becks – beer and music
Bevecs, Meehans, Huestons, Browns – set-up, cooking, clean-up
Chris Brown – tie dye, talent show, arranging the porta-potty
Rita Stern – face painting and crafts

Events like this are possible because of the time and talent of neighbors. Looking to get involved? Let us know…new ideas and help are always welcome!!

Thank you… from the family of Evelyn Hewitt for the donation DECA sent to Paoli Pulmonary Rehab in memory of their mother. She was a forty-six year resident of our neighborhood.

Have a happy and safe Halloween and Thanksgiving!

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

Back to School & DECA Meeting

1) Back to School Night at the Flying Pig. Join us for cocktails at the Flying Pig after you finish at General Wayne on Wednesday 9/23/2009.

2) DECA meeting. Sunday 9/27/2009 6pm @ the Bevec’s, 254 Swedesford Road. Bring your ideas for Fall Fest. Please RSPV to MCBEVEC@COMCAST.net if you are planning to attend.

Thanks,

Karen.

DECA Back To School Ice Cream Social Is Here!

Please Join Us For the Ice Cream Social!

Where:   The Brown's backyard, 2 Roberts Road.
When:     Sunday August 30th from 7:00-8:00pm.
Why:        For kids and adults to hang out and worry together!   ;)
Who:       All age children are welcome (from preschool to high school).

Hope to see you then!

DECA’s 2009 4th of July Picnic!

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

DECA’s 4^th of July Picnic
Saturday July 18^th, 2009
4pm to Dusk

Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of the
Down East Trailhead of the Chester Valley Trail

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

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

BEER AND WATER PROVIDED BY DECA.
Bring your own other beverages.

Activities:
Tie Dying T – Shirts
Kickball and Soccer Games.

DECA’S AMERICAN IDOL
6:30pm
(Share your special talent. Music, Dance, Comedy, etc)
RSVP your plans to participate to Chris Brown @ 610-578-9028 ASAP.

Face Painting and other crafts.

RSVP to Karen Bevec by July 12, 200

610-651-5644 or MCBEVEC@comcast.net

The Chester Valley Trail is Coming

The Chester Valley Trail is Coming

Currently the Chester County Commissioners are accepting bids for the completion of the bike trail through Down East. Construction is slated to begin as early as August!

Chris Gorman (20 Wood) has cleared the way with our corporate neighbor, Liberty Property Limited Partnership, to establish a trailhead linking Winding Way to the Chester Valley Trail. As part of his Eagle Project, Chris is organizing work parties to clear and clean the trail, construct a footbridge over a swale and construct and erect signage.

The first workday for the Down East Trailhead is Saturday, May 30th from 9 am. to 3 pm. All volunteers must register. For details, or to sign-up, contact Chris Gorman at 610-722-0724 or e-mail gormangang1@verison.net

Also, any donations towards building materials will be gratefully accepted.

DECA Newsletter - April 2009

DECA NEWSLETTER – April 2009

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Welcome Spring! Here are some updates from the last DECA meeting on 3/29/09…

Save the date -- The annual DECA neighborhood picnic will be on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to dusk at the park. Details to follow.

Website update – To accommodate the growing number of requests to post ads for businesses & services, area/community events, etc., we are setting up a second DECA site. Those residents wishing to receive this type of information as well as regular, DECA-only updates will have the opportunity to “opt in” to this service. Look for an email with details shortly.

If you are currently receiving duplicate copies of the newsletter (hard copy and email), please notify Maria Hueston at CCML2002@aol.com to be removed from the hard copy distribution. We have made great strides in the effort to go paperless and want to continue in that direction. To sign up for e-delivery of the DECA newsletter visit www.decainfo.blogspot.com .

Yard Sale – Due to lack of participation last year, there will be no DECA yard sale this spring.

Courtesy Reminders –

• 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.
• Please remember that any notices or flyers you distribute to other neighbors (for donations, happenings, etc.) should be signed with your name and address, as these do not come directly from the DECA Board. Thank you!

Thank you – To the Bevecs for hosting the wine & cheese party back in January. It was a fun evening!

Enjoy the spring!
Your DECA Board,
Karen Bevec -- President
Chris Brown – Treasurer
Maria Hueston -- Secretary

Passing of Jim Farley from 11 Winding Way

I received a call from a neighbor reguarding the passing of Jim Farley from 11 Winding Way. The funeral is at Bacton Hill Bible church Tuesday @ 11:30 am.

Thank you, Karen

DECA Easter Egg Hunt!!!

When: THIS Sunday, April 5th 3:00
Where: DECA park

The only thing you may want to bring is something to collect your eggs in. DECA is providing the eggs/candy again this year.

Please RSVP to Lisa Beck, with the number of children.
610 240-0595 or lisasbeck@gmail.com

DECA Meeting Sunday

Hello Everyone,

Just a reminder, we are having a DECA meeting on Sunday at 6:30pm at the Bevec’s. (254 Swedesford rd.) See you there.

Karen

Seeking babysitter....

Hi,
We are looking for a babysitter for our 5 month old daughter. We live in 8 kane drive.

We are looking for someone who can come to our house for 2-3 hours between 9 am and 5 pm. 5 days a week is perferred or at least 3 days a week.

Please contact Amy at 610-731-3823 for further detail if you are interested,

Thanks a lot!

East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Co. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast

East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Co.

170 Planebrook Road
Frazer, PA

Sunday, March 8
8am to Noon

Buffet Breakfast is now

PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST

New prices:

Adult $5 Children $4

DECA Meeting Sunday, March 29th

Hello Deca neighbors!

The next DECA meeting will be at my house on Sunday, March 29^th, at 6:30 pm. We will look at the calendar for upcoming events and discuss the DECA website, and any other issues you may have. Look forward to seeing you. Please RSVP if you are coming. 610-651-5644 OR E-MAIL Mcbevec@comcast.net (254 Swedesford rd.) Thanks!! Karen

Uppercase Living party from 1-3 on March 21

Uppercase Living party from 1-3 on March 21! This is a fun new way for you to express yourself in your home, office, wherever you choose! These expressions are fun to use and easy to apply. You can put them right on your wall, or apply them to a tile, plate, board, mirror, vase, the list is endless! Come check it out and see what you can do with Uppercase Living designs. You can preview the catalog and designs at http://wordwoman.uppercaseliving.net. If you are not able to make the party, but found something you are interested in, just let me know and I will submit your order with the party order. You may earn free prizes!

We will also have Tastefully Simple foods! Feel free to bring a friend!

The party will be held at Megan Mattison's house at 256 Swedesford Road from 1-3 on March 21. Please RSVP to leuskavini@hotmail.com or 610-640-1278 by March 14. Thanks, hope to see you there!

Need a computer tune up?

Hello DECA!

If you have a computer that needs a tune up, I can help. If you are a DECA resident, I will do my best to answer a question for you at no charge via email. For more information...

Website
email: ABCTuneups@gmail.com
Phone: (610)410-7346

Adam Beck

Wine & Cheese

We would like to thank everyone in the neighborhood for making the wine and cheese a success. Our thanks go out to Jimmy Buffet for Landshark beer and Frank Sinatra for the fine music. We were happy to see new faces participating in DECA events. Stay tuned for the next DECA night out.

Karen and Andrew

Reminder: DECA Wine & Cheese RSVP Needed!

DECA Wine & Cheese Party
1/31/09 at 8:00 p.m. at the Bevecs, 254 Swedesford Road.

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.

FREE Steel-Age work desk

FREE Steel-Age work desk. This is a heavy duty desk suitable for garage or workshop.Many years of normal wear and tear, some scratches, paint, small dings, but nothing broken. 2 side drawers, 1 narrow center drawer, and small pull-out shelf. Not pretty, but sturdy and functional. W 46" D 34" H 31" Battleship grey.

Can be seen at 11 Winding Way.

Want to get rid of Play Station 2 games?

Is anyone out there trying to get rid of Play Station 2 games, like Guitar Hero?? Please e mail us and maybe we can make a deal!!
Thanks,
The Becks -- lisasbeck@gmail.com