DECA Newsletter - December 2010

Seasons greetings from DECA!




Luminaries

• DECA residents should light their luminaries at dusk on Christmas Eve 12/24/10. 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 12/25/10 instead. Check the website for updates - www.decainfo.blogspot.com

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 Patty Kolesar. Dues fund all our yearly activities and supplies.
• If you do not participate in any DECA events just $5.00 will cover your luminary costs. Holiday luminaries are one event in which the whole neighborhood can participate. Everyone’s participation is greatly appreciated and will keep this tradition looking its best.

Caroling
Wednesday 12/22/10 at 7:00 pm (weather permitting) - If you are interested in joining in, RSVP to Chris Brown (610) 578-9028 or chrisbrown20@comcast.net.



DECA Wine & Cheese Party, Save the date!
WHEN: 1/22/11
WHERE: 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 2011!

Your DECA Board,
Karen Bevec -- President
Patty Kolesar -- Treasurer
Bryan Kolesar – Secretary

Black Friday at the Grand Slam

Via AnneMarie Bryan...

Holiday shopping for a good cause!!!

 

Join Cancer Survivors Unite on BlackFriday, November 26 at Grand Slam, 11 East Lancaaster Ave. Malvern.  They will be hosting a silent auction from 1 to 3 p.m.  Many local merchants and restaurants have donated.  This fundraiser will benefit local young adult cancer survivors.  In addition, all proceeds from minigolf will go to CSU.  Drop off the kids and do some holiday shopping for a good cause.  More info:  610-715-9469  

 

Lets try to support this..........AnnMarie Bryan   ( Andrew Mancini is running this)

Thank you...

From AnnMarie Bryan...

 

Thank you all of Deca for the very generous donations for the needy in St Pats.  Kasey and Morgan spent 3 hours collecting ( in the rain).  A speial thanks to Nancy Shaw for all the boxes....I was at a loss on how to transport all the food.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and be safe!!!   AnnMarie

Thanksgiving drive from Deca

Via AnnMarie Bryan

 

Hello everyone

 

St. Pat's church is having a Thanksgiving drive to help the needy.  As part of a service project, Kasey Bryan and Morgan Mattison would like to stop by to collect donations.  They will be going door to door on Thursday Nov. 18th....after 4:00

 

Things in need are : Turkey stuffing...instant potatoes...jar turkey gravy...cranberry sauce....can peas or corn....can sweet potatoes or yams....or can fruit

 

Thanks you so much in advance for your generousity!!!!

 

If you will not be home ..you can leave your donation in a white plastic bag on the porch.  

 

Also if anyone wants to hand in their dues at this time...we can collect them as well!!   ( $20 per household...$15 Seniors or $5 donation for the luminaries)

 

         AnnMarie Bryan

Voting today?

Bryan Kolesar from Hillside Drive passes these thoughts along...

When you vote today, you may notice something different. Our dearly and recently departed friend and neighbor from Kane Drive, Dave Argust, will not be there as a Judge of Elections.

This is just a friendly reminder that if you had considered not going to the polling place (People's Light) today, that maybe you should reconsider in honor of Dave's service to our community.

Down East Fall Fest: Phillies, fire and you...

I'm gonna sneak a message in here and hope I don't get in trouble from the president ;-)

Seems like all kinds of things are happening this weekend.  Phillies game, homecoming, golf...you name it.  Since it's right near our house I thought I'd offer to show the Phillies game on our fairly large 42" screen either in the living room or outside if I can manage that.  We'll also have a fire going if it isn't too windy.

So if you have a few minutes stop by.  Have a good day whatever you do :-)

Adam Beck

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P.S. Oh, for those of you who like to try something new I also have a small amount of smoked beer from Victory on tap if you would like a taste.  I may tap some homemade hardcider too.

DECA Update

Just a reminder- Fall Fest Saturday October 23, 2010. 4pm-Dusk, on Old Swedesford Road, by the Beck's house. BYOB. Deca is providing hot chocolate and water. This is a covered dish event. (RSVP-10/20.) 610-651-5644 Karen Bevec

Reps, I know everyone is really busy; please assist with dues if possible. I have asked neighbors to get dues to you as well. The Rep list is below.

I would like to thank Melanie McGuire for graciously volunteering to take on the duties as chairperson of the Sunshine Committee. Please contact Melanie with information regarding people moving in the neighborhood as well as loss of neighbors ETC…. melmcguire1@aol.com

Thanks,

Karen

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
MaryLou 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

DECA Newsletter October 2010

DECA Newsletter October 2010
www.decainfo.blogspot.com

Fall Fest

The annual Fall Fest will be held on Saturday October 23, 2010 on Old Swedesford Road, by the Beck’s house, from 4pm until Dusk. This is a covered dish event. Families with last names beginning with A – M, please bring an entrée. Families with last names beginning with N – Z, please bring a side dish or desert. DECA will provide hot chocolate and water. We also will need several tables for the Fest. If you have one that we can use please let me know.

Please RSVP to me at MCBEVEC@COMCAST.NET or 610-651-5644 by 10/20/2010.

​DUES

Dues – We are now collecting the annual dues. 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 -- www.decainfo.blogspot.com. Thanks in advance for your support. Please drop off you dues to you neighborhood rep or drop them in my mailbox at 254 Swedesford Road.

If you chose not to participate in events and do not pay your dues, a $5.00 donation will be appreciated to help defray the cost of the luminaries that everyone enjoys.

Please submit your dues ASAP as we will need the funds to purchase luminaries in a few weeks.


Changing of the Guard

I would like to thank Maria Hueston and Chris Brown for over a decade of service as your Secretary and Treasurer. They have devoted a lot of time to this Association over the years. Their hard work and dedication to their neighbors has not gone unnoticed. They are truly great neighbors and have helped make this neighborhood a wonderful place to live. They are resigning from the board. Bryan and Patti Kolsar have graciously volunteered to take on these duties in the future. Thanks to our new Board Officers.

Sunshine
We are also looking for a neighbor to chair the Sunshine Committee. If you are interested, please let me know. Marylou Meehan has graciously handled this duty for the last several years. Marylou has done a wonderful job handling this duty and has been a welcome face for our new neighbors and ensures that we have recognized our neighbors in times of loss.

Email
If you are not already receiving an electronic copy of this newsletter, please add your email address to the list at www.decainfo.blogspot.com.



Thanks,

Karen Bevec
DECA President

Ice Cream Social

It's that time of year. Back to school shopping, class schedules coming out, bus stop assignments, and cooler nights.

AND an Ice Cream Social on August 29 from 7-8pm at 2 Roberts Road. Hope to see you there!

Neighborhood news...

We regret to announce the passing of one of our neighbor, Dan Campanelli of Wood Lane. Services will be at St. Pats on Thursday August 19. Viewing will be from 10am to 11am with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am.

DECA PICNIC NEEDS HELP

Hello all,

I just wanted to thank everyone for volunteering to help with the picnic on Saturday. I am looking forward to seeing everyone as well as meeting our new neighbors.

We have most of the needs for the picnic taken care of but we are in desperate need of a couple tables and one or two tents. If you can help out please let me know.

If you have not already done so, please RSVP as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Karen

DECA NEWSLETTER – July 2010

DECA NEWSLETTER – July 2010
www.decainfo.blogspot.com

DECA Picnic

The annual DECA Picnic is set for Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 4:oo p.m. to dusk. This year we are featuring a moon bounce, crafts, and a snow cone machine. We are asking for your help to make this year’s picnic a success. If everyone helps out with one or two items, it will make the picnic go considerably smoother.

We have had a number of people volunteer to pitch in so far – thank you to those families covering one or more of the 25 items on the task list.

But help is still needed in the following areas… please let us know how you can help!
1. Help set up (We will need a number of people for this) – Glenn Gorman; need others
2. Help clean up (We will need a number of people for this) -
3. Purchase and organize face painting –
4. Lend, set up, and take down tables –
5. Lend, set up, and take down tents –
6. Lend, set up, take down volleyball net and organize a volleyball game –
7. Organize a kickball game –
8. Help grill hot dogs / hamburgers – Andrew Bevec; need others
9. Check out the park on Sunday to ensure that everything was cleaned up –

Finally, RSVP to Karen Bevec (610) 651-5644 or mcbevec@comcast.net by July 14th if you are attending the picnic. We need to have an accurate count to ensure we have enough food and drinks. Last names A – M please bring a salad/side dish to share; N – Z please bring a dessert. Beer and water will be provided by DECA. All other beverages are BYOB.

Thanks,
Your DECA Board,

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

Lou Mancini's Father

Lou Mancini's father passed. We wanted to let his DECA neighbors know about the services.

Saturday June 26......viewing at Donahue's in West Chester 1627 West Chester pike from 10:30-12:30

Mass at St. Simon and Jude's at Ship road and Rt. 30

via Ann Marie Bryan

DECA Picnic Updates

We have had a number of people volunteer to pitch in so far.  Please see the updated list below and let us know how you can help.

 

 

 

The DECA Summer Picnic is scheduled for July 17^th, from 4pm to Dusk.  We all have busy lives and it takes a lot to organize and prepare for the picnic.  We are asking for your help to make this years picnic a success.  We have itemized the tasks that need to be accomplished.  If everyone helps out with one or two items on the list, it will make the picnic go considerably smoother.  Take a look at the list and let me know what tasks that you can help with.  Please email me at MCBEVEC@comcast.net.

 

 

 

1. Call the township and ask that the grass be cut, request garbage cans, picnic tables and that the gate be left open for the weekend. -  (Rita Stern)
2. Call and order the Porta Potty. - (Chris Brown)
3. Meet the Porta Potty deliver driver on Friday the 16^th. -
4. Help set up. {We will need a number of people for this}   – (Glenn Gorman)
5. Help clean up. {We will need a number of people for this}  - 
6. Make signs for the neighborhood. –(Olivia Shaw)
7. Food shop. – (Karen & Andrew Bevec)
8. Purchase and organize face painting. –
9. Purchase and organize crafts. – (Clare Cox)
10. Pick up beer and Ice. –  (Wests)
11. Order and pick up / return the grill from Taylor Rental. –
12. Lend, set up, and take down tables. –
13. Lend, set up, and take down tents. –
14. Lend, set up, take down volleyball net and organize a volleyball game. –
15. Organize a kickball game. –
16. Take care of the music for the picnic. –(Becks)
17. Help grill hot dogs / hamburgers. –(Andrew Bevec,                                     )
18. Help organize the food. – (Melanie McGuire)
19. Order moon bounce. – (Chris Brown)
20. Supervise moon bounce. {We will need a number of people for this} – (Gormans, Marylou Meehan)
21. Order snow cone machine. –  (Chris Brown)
22. Operate snow cone machine. {We will need a number of people for this} –(Marylou Meehan)
23. Check out the park on Sunday to ensure that everything was cleaned up. –

 

Please let me know if you have any other ideas or additions to the picnic.

 

RSVP to MCBEVEC@COMCAST.net if you are attending the party.  We need to have an accurate count to ensure we have enough food and drinks.

 

Thanks,

 

Karen

 

 

DECA Picnic 2010

Just in case you didn't see this the first time :-)

The DECA Summer Picnic is scheduled for July 17^th, from 4pm to Dusk. We all have busy lives and it takes a lot to organize and prepare for the picnic. We are asking for your help to make this years picnic a success. We have itemized the tasks that need to be accomplished. If everyone helps out with one or two items on the list, it will make the picnic go considerably smoother. Take a look at the list and let me know what tasks that you can help with. Please email me at MCBEVEC@comcast.net.

1. Call the township and ask that the grass be cut, request garbage cans, picnic tables and that the gate be left open for the weekend. -
2. Call and order the Porta Potty. - (Chris Brown)
3. Meet the Porta Potty deliver driver on Friday the 16^th. -
4. Help set up. {We will need a number of people for this} –
5. Help clean up. {We will need a number of people for this} -
6. Make signs for the neighborhood. –(Olivia Shaw)
7. Food shop. – (Karen & Andrew Bevec)
8. Purchase and organize face painting. –
9. Purchase and organize crafts. –
10. Pick up beer and Ice. –
11. Order and pick up / return the grill from Taylor Rental. –
12. Lend, set up, and take down tables. –
13. Lend, set up, and take down tents. –
14. Lend, set up, take down volleyball net and organize a volleyball game. –
15. Organize a kickball game. –
16. Take care of the music for the picnic. –
17. Help grill hot dogs / hamburgers. –(Andrew Bevec, )
18. Help organize the food. –
19. Order moon bounce. – (Chris Brown)
20. Supervise moon bounce. {We will need a number of people for this} –
21. Order snowcone machine. –
22. Operate snowcone machine. {We will need a number of people for this} –
23. Check out the park on Sunday to ensure that everything was cleaned up. –

Please let me know if you have any other ideas or additions to the picnic.

RSVP to MCBEVEC@COMCAST.net if you are attending the party. We need to have an accurate count to ensure we have enough food and drinks.

Thanks,

Karen

Summer Concerts

Eagleview Concerts on the Square, 7pm-9pm

In case of rain cancellation please call 1-800-851-2779 after 4pm on the day of the show.

http://www.hankingroup.com/CommercialCorpEagleview-Events.php

June 22rd Slo-Mo with Special Guest The Fractals

June 29th George Stanford with Special Guest The Great Unknown

July 6th No Concert Held July 4th Holiday

July 13th Family Night with Extra Entertainment for Kids! Ernie & Neal with Special Guest The Great Holtzie

July 20th Danielia Cotton with Special Guest Stephen DiJoseph

July 27th Horse Feathers with Special Guest John Byrne

August 3rd Cory Chisel with Special Guest Dawn Iulg

August 10th Double Bill! Madi Diaz and John Francis

August 17th Treasa Levasseur with Special Guest Brianna Berry

August 24th Among The Oak & Ash with Special Guest Chris Riffle

August 31st Finale – Playing from 7-8:30 PM! Fireworks to follow! Entrain Rain Date is September 2 from 7-8:30 PM

Upper Merion Township Summer Concerts 2010, $10/pp; 7:00pm

http://www.uppermerionparkandrec.org/concerts-schudule-2009.asp

Sun. June 20 SILVER RAIN, A Dance-Rock Tribute Show Band featuring music of the Beatles, Pink Floyd and many others.

Fri. June 25 Free Show Atwater & Donnelly Concert

Sun. June 27 Patchwork with Bill Haley and the Satellites with Special Appearance by Sally Starr

Sun. July 4 July 4th Activities and Concert at Heuser Park featuring the Mango Men

Sun. July 11 The British Invasion Tribute with special guest Sweet Namaste

Sun. July 18 Dala and Vance Gilbert

Sun. July 25 Francis Dunnery with David Sancious with Special Guest Carolyn Cott

Sun August 1 Sonny Landreth with Rooney Green

Miller Park Summer Concert Series, 6:30pm

http://www.hieexton.com/ep-2010-miller-park-summer-concerts-1274194652.php

Sun. June 27 Melissa Martin and the Mighty Rhythm Kings

Sun. July 11 The Independence Day Celebration Rain date July 18 (The Chester County Concert Band & Fireworks Program)

Sun. July 25 The Highballs

Sun. Aug. 8 The Midnight Hour

Sun. Aug. 22 Barbone Street Jazz Band

Valley Creek Park 2010 Summer Concerts, 7:00pm-8:30pm

http://www.eastwhiteland.org/recreation/About/Recreational%20Events.aspx

Thu. June 17^th Chatterband

Sat., June 26^th Liverpool Beat (Beatles Tribute)

Thu. July 8^th John Clark and his Little Big Band

Fri. July 16^th Cool Beans Music (Childrens Show)

Thu. August 12^th Steppin' Razor (Reggae Band)

Thu., August 19^th Family Movie Night

2010 DECA Picnic

The DECA Summer Picnic is scheduled for July 17^th, from 4pm to Dusk.  We all have busy lives and it takes a lot to organize and prepare for the picnic.  We are asking for your help to make this years picnic a success.  We have itemized the tasks that need to be accomplished.  If everyone helps out with one or two items on the list, it will make the picnic go considerably smoother.  Take a look at the list and let me know what tasks that you can help with.  Please email me at MCBEVEC@comcast.net.

 

 

 

1. Call the township and ask that the grass be cut, request garbage cans, picnic tables and that the gate be left open for the weekend. - 
2. Call and order the Porta Potty. - (Chris Brown)
3. Meet the Porta Potty deliver driver on Friday the 16^th. -
4. Help set up. {We will need a number of people for this}   –
5. Help clean up. {We will need a number of people for this}  - 
6. Make signs for the neighborhood. –(Olivia Shaw)
7. Food shop. – (Karen & Andrew Bevec)
8. Purchase and organize face painting. –
9. Purchase and organize crafts. –
10. Pick up beer and Ice. –
11. Order and pick up / return the grill from Taylor Rental. –
12. Lend, set up, and take down tables. –
13. Lend, set up, and take down tents. –
14. Lend, set up, take down volleyball net and organize a volleyball game. –
15. Organize a kickball game. –
16. Take care of the music for the picnic. –
17. Help grill hot dogs / hamburgers. –(Andrew Bevec,                                     )
18. Help organize the food. –
19. Order moon bounce. – (Chris Brown)
20. Supervise moon bounce. {We will need a number of people for this} –
21. Order snowcone machine. –
22. Operate snowcone machine. {We will need a number of people for this} –
23. Check out the park on Sunday to ensure that everything was cleaned up. –

 

Please let me know if you have any other ideas or additions to the picnic.

 

RSVP to MCBEVEC@COMCAST.net if you are attending the party.  We need to have an accurate count to ensure we have enough food and drinks.

 

Thanks,

 

Karen

 

 

Summer Picnic 2010

The summer picnic is just around the corner so we need to get together to plan. We will meet at my house, 254 Swedesford, on Sunday June 13 at 1pm. The same families have planned and set up this picnic for the last several years and we would like to have more people involved. Please RSVP if you can attend the meeting (MCBEVEC@COMCAST.NET) Please help us out with our biggest event of the year. If you cannot attend the meeting, please email me with you suggestions and what you can do to help out with the picnic.

Thanks,

Karen

Grand Slam Camp

Hi,

My name is Randy Graham. I am a manager at Grand Slam USA. I grew up in Down East, my parents still live there. Jim and Linda Graham at 3 Wood ln.
I was wondering if I could get a link posted to advertise our grand slam summer camps. We do a one week baseball camp in August.. We are also starting a fun camp for girls and boys, ages 5-13.
We run the fun camp all day, but it is also available for half day starting at 11:30am. We designed the camp that way with local kids that already attend East Whiteland Township Camp in the morning.
The fun camp runs from June 28th thru July 30th. Children can sign up for the whole summer or as many weeks as they like.
I appreciate the time and if you are willing to post something for us I can send you a link and more details.
Thanks a lot!

Sincerely,
Randy Graham
Grand Slam USA
11 E. Lancaster Ave
Malvern Pa 19355
(610)647-6622
www.grandslammalvern.com

Malvern Wegmans Official Opening July 18th

From Mr. Kolesar on Hillside a handy bit of information. Check the Wegmans website for more information including a video from the store manager.

http://newstores.wegmans.com/

DECA Lawn Cutting

Interested in having your lawn cut?

Call or email Richard O'Malley

215-530-1338

ROMalley@comcast.Net

DECA Easter Egg Hunt!!

Please join us for the DECA Easter Egg Hunt!!!!

WHEN: Saturday, April 3rd at 1:30pm

WHERE: at the park
Please RSVP: Lisa Beck (610) 240-0595 or lisasbeck@gmail.com
Hope to see you then!

Lisa and Kathleen

The Stamer Children's Education Fund

If anyone is interested, there is an education fund for the triplets set up in memory of Rich Stamer. DECA will be contributing. If you would like to donate, please give a check made out to DECA, to Chris Brown. She will add these to the neighborhood contribution. Please call her with any questions (610) 578-9028.

If you would like to send to them directly, the address is:

The Stamer Children's Education Fund, P.O. Box 614, Broomall, PA 19008.

Thank you.

Sad news...

It is with great sorrow that we share with you the passing of Richard Stamer, husband of Donna, and father of 6th grade triplets Kelly, Keith and Kyle. For those who are not aware, the Stamer family lived in DECA until the summer of 2005.

The arrangements are as follows:

St Peter & Paul RC Church

www.sspeterandpaulrc.org

1325 East Boot Road
West Chester, PA 19380-5901
(610) 692-2216

Thursday, March 18th

Viewing: 9:30am - 11:30

Funeral Mass: 11:30am

Luncheon: Immediately following at the East Whiteland Firehall:

East Whiteland Twp Fire Department

www.eastwhitelandfire.com

170 Planebrook Road
Frazer, PA 19355-1527

Thank you to Patty and Bryan Kolesar

We would like to say Thank you to Patty and Bryan Kolesar for graciously hosting the Wine and Cheese. We all had a great time and what a turnout in the snow!! I think the count was 42 people… We are looking forward to upcoming events. Enjoy the snow and stay safe.

Karen Bevec

DECA Board