Luminaries and Sand Available!

Happy Holidays! We will be delivering the candles, bags, and instructions to your door during the morning of Saturday, December 21st. Sand and shovel are located at the end of Old Swedesford Road (next to 1 Kane Drive).Add about one cup of sand per luminaire which is about one or two shovelfuls per 10 luminaires.

Luminary Update

Hi Everyone, we will be dropping off directions, candles,and bags to each house next weekend. The sand will be located at the usual place at the end of Old Swedesford Road for pick up. We will send an update when the sand is available for pick up.

Luminaries and Contact Info

Hi Neighbors,

We have had a good start, but there are still families that have not yet made their contribution.  Please make your contribution ASAP by November 22^nd as we will be purchasing the luminary supplies Black Friday weekend.  While we do not yet have electronic payment set up for DECA, if you would like to submit your dues electronically (Venmo), please message Melissa (mrosen0214@gmail.com) directly and she can provide you an account.

Contact Information

We have only been able to successfully update or confirm 65 (51%) of families contact information.  Please complete the surveymonkey (even if you believe your info hasn’t changed) at your earliest convenience so we can be sure we have the correct contact information.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7CXGWSY

PLEASE LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

https://www.facebook.com/Down-East-Civic-Association-DECA-100469204730566/

DECA REPS Neighborhood Introduction

HELLO Neighbors!

Melissa Rosen and I (Liz Kosmalski) who are the new faces of DECA (Down East Civic Association) will be going around the neighborhood tomorrow morning, Saturday, November 16th from 10AM until 12PM introducing ourselves as the new DECA representatives. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding DECA and for those of you who have not sent in your fees yet, we would be gladly accepting them as well.  

We look forward to meeting you tomorrow!

Melissa & Liz

Pancake Breakfast & Pictures with Santa - 4 Julia's Playground

Join the Bitto Family for breakfast on Saturday, November 23rd at GWES! Your choice from two seating times; 8:30am or 10:00am. Reserve your seats by signing up today: https://forms.gle/kqshaRuViaDFtMn96  <--MUST RSVP VIA LINK TO GUARANTEE ENTRY

100% of the proceeds from this event will be used to build a memorial playground in honor of General Wayne first grader, Julia Bitto, who lost her battle with DIPG (brain cancer) in March.

PAYMENT AT THE DOOR: CASH or CHECKS made payable to
"The Foundation at Great Valley" with "Julia Bitto Mem'l Park" in the memo field.

Introducing our new DECA representatives

DECA Community,

I'm happy to report that Melissa Rosen and Liz Kosmalski are stepping up as the new DECA Representatives as I step down.

Melissa will be at the yard sale after party to introduce herself and collect dues for the luminaries. Checks payable to DECA or cash will be accepted.  Unfortunately Liz won't be able to make the after party as she has another commitment.

I'm also happy to report that we now have a DECA Facebook page.  I've included the link here;

   link: https://www.facebook.com/Down-East-Civic-Association-DECA-100469204730566/

Please join me in welcoming Melissa and Liz :-)

Adam Beck
(484)612-5018

Opportunity to Give Back and Build Connections with Your Neighbors

Hi Neighbors! Do you own or work for a local business? If yes, please consider making a donation to our Post-Yard Sale party on November 2nd at Down East Park. ALL money raised from this event will go directly into the Julia Bitto Memorial Playground Fund: http://www.thefoundationatgreatvalley.org/julia-bitto-memorial-park-fund/

One lovely neighbor, Stephanie Barbera Waldeier, has already stepped up with an offer to supply the bounce house rental! Thank you Stephanie Barbera - Compass Real Estate for your generous donation. Link to her company here: https://www.compass.com/agents/philadelphia/stephanie-barbera/

If your company would like to donate an item, service or a check to cover food costs, etc., please message, text or email Christy Bitto: cpetty526@gmail.com | 610-368-9699

Thank you!

Save the Date: Down East Charity Yard Sale - Nov 2nd

Check your mailbox for information!

Sell some stuff and donate a portion of your sales to the Julia Bitto Playground Fund.

Please complete and return the sign-up form to 12 Beth Ln so that we may include your address in our online advertising.

If you are on Facebook, please help us spread the word by sharing the event on your page: https://www.facebook.com/events/407792656781475/

There is no cost to participate in the yard sale. -- Only for the Post Yard Sale Party down at the Park.

If you did not receive the sign-up form in your mailbox, email Christy Bitto: cpetty526@gmail.com

Thanks! We look forward to seeing everyone on Nov 2nd!

DECA Luminaries and other activities going forward...

DECA Residents,

I have enjoyed volunteering as the president of DECA, but I do not plan on continuing in this position any longer. DECA has played a fun, community-based role for my family for over 18 years. Some of the past activities include; summer picnics, Easter egg hunts, back to school ice cream socials, a fall fest, Bunco, wine and cheese get togethers, community yard sales, and of course the holiday luminaries. ( as of now there are no plans for luminaries this year ).

Please reach out to me if you are interested in becoming a leader in this community. I would be happy to explain how past dues have been collected, and various approaches to activities. DECA is what the community makes of it, and I hope its traditions continue.

Thank you. Adam Beck
adam.abeck@gmail.com
 484 612-5018

Final Call for Responses: Down East Park Playground Survey

If you have not already completed the Down East Park Improvement survey, please do so now so that your feedback is heard:
https://forms.gle/JGEdDJBQaVy8VPeo9

Paper copy survey responses will be accepted through Friday, Aug 2nd as well and should be returned to: Tim & Christy Bitto at 12 Beth Ln, Malvern

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO RESPOND WHILE THE SURVEY IS STILL ACTIVE!

For Sale: 2002 Mazda 626

We bought this from a DownEast neighbor for our kids’ first car. Before trying to sell it to a stranger, I wanted to see if we could help a neighbor out.

2002 Mazda 626
Automatic 4-door
141,600 miles
Current inspection (May)
New front brake pads/rotors
Runs amazingly well!
Some scratches, dents, and rust
Asking $850

Contact Mary Lou
610-864-9228
malvernmeehans@yahoo.com

Call for Responses: Down East Park Playground Survey

Hi Neighbors,

Tim Bitto will be presenting your responses to the Down East Park - Julia Bitto Memorial Playground Survey at Tuesday's Parks and Rec board meeting. If you have not already completed the online survey, please do so now so that your feedback is heard.

Paper copies of the survey were distributed yesterday to each residence that had not yet completed the online survey. Thank you Adam Beck for delivering them!

We invite you to please complete the following online survey: https://forms.gle/JGEdDJBQaVy8VPeo9

or

complete the paper copy survey and drop it off to: 12 Beth Ln

Thank you!

Community Survey for Down East Playground Upgrade (Julia Bitto Memorial Park)

Tim & Christy Bitto (12 Beth Ln) and the East Whiteland Parks and Recreation board are asking the residents of Down East for your feedback on the proposed upgrade to our community playground in honor of Julia Bitto. The playground at Down East Park is located at the cul de Sac of Winding Way off Wood Lane: https://www.eastwhiteland.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Down-East-Park-5

We invite you to please complete the following survey: https://forms.gle/JGEdDJBQaVy8VPeo9

For Sale: Fortunoff Patio Dining Set

Fortunoff Patio dining set for sale ($300)

72x42 table

4 sling chairs

2 swivel sling chairs

Umbrella (base not included)

Call 610-608-2354 if interested

Weather Update! Summer Stage Concert moved to Twenty9!

Looks like lots of rain tomorrow so we're moving it inside.  Still free :-)

Friends of Summer Stage Website

In search of banister for a Downeast split level

In search of an old banister from a Downeast split level. Wondering if somebody has replaced their banisters but kept the old ones. Looking to help my grandmother stay in her home as she ages. Hoping to find some of the original banisters because they're already cut to the right size, etc.

Please contact Molly Chiccino, mollychiccino@gmail.com  ( 244 Swedesford )

Obituary for Naomi S. Jetter

Naomi S. Jetter, age 92, wife of the late Benjamin H. Jetter for over 60 years, Jr. died peacefully on Tuesday, May 14. She is survived by daughter Janet Ertell and husband Jack, daughter Ruth Hammers, and son Robert P. Jetter and wife Bonnie. She was a proud grandmother of James Ertell, Deborah Harpel, Suzanne Ertell Fasy, Andrew Hammers, Eric Jetter and Marianne Ortiz and great-grandmother of Mia Harpel and Jack Fasy. Born in Philadelphia to Raymond and Sarah (nee Albert) Yanz, she was a graduate of Philadelphia High School for Girls. A devoted wife and mother, Naomi loved travel, music and sang in her church choir when they lived in Malvern. Recently, she lived at Wellington in West Chester and Spring Mill Senior Living in Phoenixville. Naomi was a volunteer for more than 45 years with the American Red Cross working at Blood Mobiles and as a hospital volunteer. She received recognition by the Clara Barton Society of the Red Cross and was recognized by Paoli Memorial Hospital for serving more than 6,000 hours as a ‘Grey Lady’ at the hospital. Services will be held at the Paoli United Methodist Church, 81 Devon Road, Paoli on Saturday, May 18 at 11 AM. Visitation for friends and family will be held at the church from 10 to 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross, 701 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601.
Obituary from the Daily Local

Thank you all for joining us at Down East Park on Easter Sunday. It was so nice seeing everyone there enjoying the park! If you'd like the chance to share your thoughts on updating the parks throughout our community, consider coming out to the Places of the Heart meeting on Tuesday, May 7th @ 7PM at Covenant Presbyterian Church: https://g.co/kgs/aCX8qk

Down East Egg Hunt - Sunday, April 21st @ 11AM

http://www.thefoundationatgreatvalley.org/julia-bitto-memorial-park-fund

EVENT CANCELLED: GVHS Drama Guild Cast Party: Saturday, March 30th 10PM-12AM at 29 Winding Way

UPDATE: EVENT MOVED TO ANOTHER HOUSE.

Enjoy the quiet night!

Hi Neighbors-
Just to let you know, the GVHS Drama Guild will have their cast party at the Cannella/King house this Saturday from 10PM-12AM.

Out of courtesy to our neighbors, we wanted to alert DECA friends to the potential increase in traffic and parking.

I will also be contacting the East Whiteland police to alert them as well.

There will be plenty of parental (and 'grandparental') supervision:)

Best,
Kristen Klugh (Cannella)