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xx STAFF: xxxCONTENTS Edward S. Condra Publisher Andrew M. Hachadorian Editor Tricia A. Johnston PAGE: 4 Advertising Director Sunday Funday CC is a magazine of the Daily Local News, published every other Wednesday and distributed free throughout Chester County. Our ofﬁ ces are located at 250 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester PA. Copyright 2009, Daily Local News. Reproduction of CC, in part or in whole, is prohibited without written permission.

PAGE: 5 To advertise in CC, call Station PAGE: 7 Jim Steinbrecher Taproom Buy Fresh at 610-430-1138. Buy Local COMMENTS: Send comments to: [email protected] [email protected] MARY’S MESSAGE: PAGE: 7 I’ll admit that on a hot June day there’s nothing better than Chef a well-chilled adult beverage to sip the heat away. Sitting Q&A outside in the beautiful Chester County air and toasting a locally made beer or wine with good company is quite close to perfection, if you ask me. PAGE: 9 Wining About In this issue of CC you’ll ﬁ nd information about the drinks the Good Life of Chester County. Get the goods on West Chester’s newest brewery, Boxcar Brewery, catch up on all the summer hap- penings at all of the wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail, learn how to make your own Limoncello and PAGE: 10 we’ll even ﬁ ll you in on what wines you’ll want on your va- Reader cation. Recipes As for me, I’m in the middle of a little home brewing beer- venture with the help of Artisan Home Brew, but you’ll have to wait for the next issue to see how that is going. Until then, bottoms up.

Cheers Mary Bigham Contributing Editor www.wcdish.com

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xx Present Coupon at Time of Purchase Present Coupon at Time of Purchase 12” HOAGIES BERRY options $ The Brandywine Hospital’s annual crop rotation, cover crops and • 1/2 pint (1 cup) fresh strawber- CHEESESTEAK Strawberry Festival has come to compost extensively to enrich their ries, hulled and sliced 4.95 EA. represent the beginning of the soil so it will support a teeming soil • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice $ BOAR’S HEAD summer to many Chester county biology that, in turn, supports • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice $ residents. But to me, it represents healthy plants. To find out how you • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive 4.95 EA. just one thing: berry picking season! can become a member and oil 5.95 EACH participate in PYO berries, call 610- • Salt and freshly ground black Expires 6/29/2010 Expires 6/29/2010 If you haven’t got your own patch 383-4616. pepper plotted, use this guide to find where Place red onions, jalapeno pepper, to pick and how to use all of mother bell peppers, cilantro, strawberries, nature’s sweetest berry jewels. I have 42 pounds of orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, berries. salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, and toss to combine. Cover Kick off of our Summer Concert Series!! Pick Your Own Now what?? and refrigerate at least two hours or Now that the gathering has up to four hours. Fifteen minutes Concert - Saturday, June 26th - 6:30pm - 9:30pm (PYO) concluded, time to pig out on some before serving, remove the salsa includes a sampling of 4 wines Ticket Cost: $12, You’ll want to hurry to Highland fruit! Don’t think there’s much you from the refrigerator, so it loses We are excited to have back for their second performance Orchards to get pickin’ before can do with a strawberry outside some of its chill. Dr. Ben's Backbone Blues Band strawberry season ends in late June! the realm of shortcake and jelly? Music that cures the blues, feeds the mind, & soothes the soul. No appointment is necessary to Erroneous! This sweet summery salsa can Weather permitting, the concert will be held outdoors. In the case of pick, but you might want to call accompany anything from toasted inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors and seating will be 610-269-3494 on the day you’ll visit restricted to the 50 advance ticket holders. STRAWBERRY pita triangles to a cut of grilled fish, to confirm picking status. Pickers shrimp, or chicken. Purchase tickets in advance at the winery or by calling 610-857-5566. must register in the Farm Market SALSA Feel free to bring your own food, lawn chairs & blankets. Purchase wine by the glass or bottle. No other alcohol allowed on site. before going to the field. Registra- Ingredients: *********************************** tion closes at 5pm. • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly STRAWBERRY Wine and Cheese Pairing - Sunday, June 27th - 1pm - 5pm sliced CRÈME CREPES Tucked away in a beautiful, Wine & Cheese Pairing ($10 fee) • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced • 12 cooked dessert crepes Featuring local goat cheese from Amazing Acres Goat Dairy. pastoral corner of Coatesville, you’ll • 1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed, • 2 c. (1 pt.) fresh strawberries, find Vollmecke Orchards and CSA seeded, and julienned washed & sliced Interested in finding out about future events? (155 Cedar Knoll Road). In addition • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, • 1/4 c. sugar Check out our events calendar at to a CSA, Vollmecke has a retail seeded, and julienned • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened outlet for its produce which is open http://www.blackwalnutwinery.com/calendar.html • 1/2 green bell pepper, stemmed, • 1/4 c. powdered sugar to the public Tuesday and Friday seeded, and julienned from 3 to 7 p.m. They grow all of Are you looking for a new and interesting place to hold • 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh Prepare crepes. Reserve 1 cup their produce naturally, without cilantro leaves strawberries. In small bowl, your upcoming event? We have just the place! synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, combine remaining strawberries herbicides or genetically modified We have hosted bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, client appreciation and 1/4 cup sugar, chill. In medium organisms. They events, birthday parties and college graduation parties for anywhere from bowl, blend cream cheese and 15 to 60 people. With some restrictions we can host parties up to 100 utilize people or more. Contact us at [email protected] to tell us powdered sugar until smooth. Stir more about your event so that we can let you know how we can help you. in reserved strawberries. Spread about 1 tablespoon strawberry- cheese mixture over each crepe. Roll up. Serve topped with 0547214 sweetened chilled strawberries.

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After manning a bustling bar and steamed mussels, buffalo wings, fi sh Landaff Creamery’s earthy cheddar. Gettigan said. “We love being xxrestaurant for a recent Friday eve- and chips, minted lamb, curried about to provide an urban ning shift at the newly opened Sta- chickpea burgers and mac ‘n cheese. And, although McGettigan and experience unlike most oth- tion Taproom, co-owners Mark The resident chef and the co-owners Barthmaier are extremely passion- ers in Downingtown.” xx Barthmaier and Sean McGettigan insist that their Thai Red Curry — ate about beer, they also take pride each enjoyed a bottle of Sam Adams served as an entree, with wings or in their wine selection. The Station Taproom is at Utopia with close friends. with mussels — is their best dish. 207 West Lancaster Avenue, “We didn’t want to rule anyone out,” Downingtown. Call 484- The sampling was their pleasure -- Chef Smith, a native of England, Barthmaier said. “We are about sim- 593-0560, or visit www.sta- something you would assume two brings his fl air to the pub’s grub, plicity and approachability, as seen tiontaproom.com. Hours local beer connoisseurs who just while incorporating the best local through the best of quality ingredi- are Monday and Tuesday opened a handsome beer-centric ingredients that go swimmingly ents.” from 3 p.m. to midnight; pub do on their downtime. The vin- with craft beers. Before answering Wednesday and Thursday tage Utopias boast 27 percent alco- Station Taproom’s ad on Craigslist “We are happy to fi ll the void for a from 3 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; hol by volume, and are comparable and passing their interviewing pro- place like this, providing something and Friday and Sat- to a port or a cognac, McGettigan cess, Smith worked in Rochester, for everyone,” urday from 3 said. N.Y., at a similar beer bar, The Old M c - p.m. to 1 a.m. Toad. “Don’t know if you can consider it a beer at that point,” Barthmaier said. “I’m lucky to work in a “It does have a lot of fl avor and a lot place very similar to of burn.” where I was previously working,” he said. Together, the managing duo -- who “There are similarities previously worked side-by-side at in both places. It’s a The Drafting Room of Exton -- main- perfect challenge.” tain a hefty knowledge of beer and brands, achieved through personal- “We love that we ly tasting many hopped pleasures. didn’t have to make Such experience and knowledge our chef love beer; he shaped the Station Taproom’s beer already enjoys beer like menu. we do,” McGettigan said. “That is a huge thing for “We have a good rotation here of a us.” wide spectrum of beers to drink,” McGettigan said of their new busi- The establishment’s forward-think- ness, situated directly across from ing team is motivated to “wher- the Downingtown Train Station. ever possible, use fresh With 12 beer taps, in addition to a and local ingredi- decent-sized bottle list, the knowl- ents,” as their edgeable partners introduce new menu states. varieties to their lineup as soon as a The Station tap opens up. T a p r o o m uses goods “Draft beer is always the way to go,” f r o m McGettigan said. “It allows you to M i l k y test drive before purchasing a pint.” W a y F a r m s , Guests can taste any of the offerings Talula’s that are currently on tap at the Sta- Table and tion Taproom. You have to visit or Conebella look them up online to see what the Farms. bar is serving though, as the draft selections are constantly changing. For example, the always- Not only are McGettigan and Barth- available cheese maier “beer guys,” they also are plate allows patrons “food guys” at heart. Patrons get an to select three cheeses eclectic and upscale interpretation from a list of seven creamy plea- of pub-styled fare, as perfected by sures that Talula’s Table perfectly their chef, Tim Smith. pinpointed. May’s round-up includ- ed Beemster Goat’s Milk Gouda, The menu lists an array of Cuban Saint Nectaire’s washed-rind cheese, xxand Caprese paninis, truffl e fries, Savoie’s Tomme Crayeuse and

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xxxxxxx Dine out to beneﬁt our local environment On June 18, The Stroud Water to understand, protect and preserve “A Sustainable Research Center will host its second the fresh water we depend on for a annual “A Sustainable Feast,” thriving business and healthy Feast,” featuring the season’s harvest and communities.” the artful cuisine of the Kennett a dining experience Square-based restaurant, Talula’s to celebrate local, “Throughout our 120-year year Table. history, Northern Trust has been sustainable committed to promoting environ- agriculture, The feast (the proceeds will beneﬁt mental, social and governmental the Stroud Water Research Center) will be held awareness worldwide and in the is intended to celebrate local, communities we serve. We are June 18, sustainable agriculture and draw proud to support The Stroud Water the connection between the rain or shine, at the Research Center whose mission requirements for clean, fresh water aligns with our goals of sustainabil- Stroud Water and a healthy watershed to produce ity and corporate citizenship,” said our food. Dan Lindley, president of The Research

Northern Trust Company of “The reality is that our watershed is Center Delaware. also a foodshed,” said Bern Swee- (off route 842 West, ney, director of the Stroud Water in London Grove). Research Center. “This event lets us Diners will be treated to a multi- underscore our collective responsi- course meal. The evening is made bility to preserve and protect the possible by the support of The Cocktails and dinner water supply that sustains us.” Northern Trust Company and event begin at 7 p.m. Tickets sponsors: Applestone Farm, Inc., are $150. “We rely on the East Branch of the Buck Run Farm, Inverbrook Farm, Brandywine for high quality water The Northern Trust Company, Bob for our beer making,” said Bill & Trish Scott, SIW Vegetables, Call Kay Dixon at Covaleski, president and brewmas- Morris & Boo Stroud, SunnyGirl 610-268-2153 (ext. 247), ter of Victory Brewing Company. Farm, Talula’s Table, Va La Family or visit www.stroud- “I’m happy to support the efforts of Farmed Wines, and Victory the Stroud Water Research Center Brewing Company. center.org.

xxxxxxxxxxx Mark your calendar for the next Chester County Cuisine and Nightlife Happy x Hour! For this special event we will be teaming up with The Women’s Referral xxxxxxxxxxxNetwork of Chester County for a fun-ﬁlled event with networking, prizes, food and drink! Celebrate the grand opening of McKenzie Brew House Chadds Ford’s new deck and patio and join us for discounted award-winning brews and cocktails, as well as complimentary appetizers. RSVP on Facebook (CC: Chester County Cuisine and Nightlife) or email [email protected]. Thursday, July 29, 2010 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

0547493 McKenzie Brew House Chadds Ford Located on Route 202 one mile south of Route 1 451 Wilmington-West Chester Pike • Glen Mills, PA 19342

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Boxcar Brewing Company was pany is owned and operated by Ja- much as I can, so when Jason was for people that don’t like heavy mi- There’s a new founded in 2008 by cousins Jason son and Jamie and their wives, Kris- making beer, he had the technical crobrews, but one that has a lot of Kohser and Jamie Robinson. Jason, ten and Kymberly, respectively. knowledge and I was the taster. I subtlety, so that microbrew fans beer in town formerly a wine maker in Sonoma, bring the consumer experience to would love it as well as mainstream Yes, it’s true! West Chester has a Calif., discovered his passion for I caught up with Jason and Jamie at the table. drinkers. We feel like Original Ale is new brewery! brewing beer while living and work- their West Chester location to get one that people would drink for its How did this turn into ing in California. While enjoying the scoop on their brew. Jamie is great fl avor, but would fi nd it light Boxcar Brewing Company, on West- Jason’s homebrews one afternoon, your typical beer-drinking dude something bigger than a enough to enjoy socially. I think town Road in West Chester, an- Jamie -- a lover of brews of all kinds who brings the beer-drinking expe- hobby? that is just what we have created Jamie: nounced its offi cial Grand Opening -- asked about starting a business. rience to the table, and Jason brings We had a lot of positive feed- and the introduction of its fl agship When the time was right, Jason de- the science. back from everyone that had our beer, Original Ale. It’s a family- cided to move to Pennsylvania and - beers and that sparked us into How did you get started owned brewing company that cre- - together with Jamie -- the dream of looking into a serious thing. Jason: ates fi ne-crafted beer. opening a brewery was born. Today, brewing your own beer? When you mention Jason: I was originally a wine maker Boxcar Brewing Com- to a family member that and buyer in California for a few res- you make beer, every taurants, and then I moved. When Irish Catholic family xx you move away from California, you says, “Start a brewery.” can’t get good grapes from your We have a lot of beer neighbor. A guy once said to me drinkers in the family, so that beer is so much more complex they helped to encourage xx than wine, and I thought he was us. We brewed our own crazy. And he was right. It’s incredi- beer for my wedding, which ble. was a huge hit. He pauses to go into the back What made you change room, while Jason pours some from a wine guy to a beer stuff from a water bottle guy? into the brewing tank. An Jason: I wanted to make a beer alarm goes off and Jason that I liked, because I didn’t un- deals with it all while derstand it. I just didn’t like beer. I chatting with Jamie decided to approach beer how I ap- about their next steps proached wine … noticing how it for brewing. hits on my palate, smells, feels in my mouth, the aftertaste. All of those Tell us about things happen when you drink beer Boxcar’s fi rst anyway. beer, Original Ale. Jamie: I, on the other hand, am the Jason: We wanted to cre- beer drinker. I love beer. I drink it a ate an especially social beer lot, I try it all and love ‘em all. I try as that would be a transitional ale x JUNE 16, 2010 /PAGE 8 xxxxxxxxxxxxJ CONTINUED FROM PG 7 xxxx here -- a “session ale” where you can Chester. Also at the Station Tap work on the rails … they decided to sit down and have flavor, but it is re- Room in Downingtown, The Epicu- work on the rails. We still have fam-

xxx freshing but complex and great on a rean Restaurant and Bar in Phoenix- ily that work with Amtrak and SEP- hot day. This beer is for everyone. ville, Duffer’s Tavern in Glen Mills TA and we liked the way it sounded. He goes on to explain that this light-bod- and Duffers Mill in Chichester. You It’s simple. People think they’ve ied ale offers a pleasant hop ﬂavor, bal- can grab a case at Goshen Beverage, heard of it when really they haven’t, xx anced with a mild malt taste and a hint Waywood Beverage or Lou’s Bever- it’s just a familiar-sounding name. of citrus. Two types of unroasted base age. malts and whole leaf cluster hops are Tell me about your

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xx Jason: hops to provide the rich flavor to this that what sold him on We typically bottle on Sun- very pale ale. The finish is satisfying supporting you was not only days, and as a fun way that the com- and clean with an alcohol by volume of the taste of the beer, but that munity can get involved, we ask for five percent. you delivered it in a trailer two shifts of people that volunteer hitched to your car. their time from noon to 3, or 3:30 to Chester County’s How come only one brew? Jamie: Every place we’ve gotten 6:30. We usually get about eight Jason: We like being simple. It’s a people for each shift and they come Premier Beer Store into, we’ve handed them a beer and good beer. We’ll do others in time, gone from there. I deliver all of it in for three hours while we listen to but we aren’t going to have 10 beers myself. Today I delivered 50 cases. music, bottle beer, have a pizza in a year … maybe two or three. The delivery truck is actually a trail- break and give them samples. It’s re- !!GIGANTIC SELECTION !! How did you choose your first loca- er with Boxcar Brewing Company ally a community thing to have tion? written in 4-inch letters. And we people involved in a local brewery. Jamie: Imports • Micros • Domestics It was important to us to hitch to our family vehicles. If someone is a fan of our beer, we open the brewery in Chester Coun- love to let them be part of what we Kegs • Lottery • Cigars • Soda ty, especially West Chester. My wife Why the name Boxcar are doing. We are open to anyone and I have spent so much of our Brewery? coming down … in fact, we just had a Jason: Specialized 1/6 Keg Inventory!! lives in the area, and we think that it My family is Irish, and when married couple drive down from is such a great place for family, com- the first generation came over to the Lancaster to help do Bottling Day.

0547215 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK states, they had a few choices of pro- Mon.-Thurs. 9-9 Fri. & Sat. 9-10 Sun. 12-5 munity and small business. They had a great time. fession. They could be a cop, a ﬁre- www.extonbeverage.com 610-363-7020 310 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19341 Where do you m a n o r distribute? For more info, visit Jamie: So far, we have beer available at The Note, www.boxcar- Side Bar and Res- brewingcom- taurant, and p a n y . The West Bradford com. Grill in West

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BY TASTE WITH YOU xxx PHILLIP SILVERSTONE SPECIAL TO ON VACATION CC I’ve a dilemma for my next “Radio guishing in obscurity on the British port. Even though you probably nity will become for more labelsxxx to Phillip Silverstone is a radio and TV Tour” of Britain. My monthly chats Islands. want to discover European gems be shipped to Britain and beyond. “Wine-tertainer” in the US and the UK. on various BBC radio stations around when selecting nectar for your meals, Good taste is infectious — so let’s He hosts wine events for corporate and the UK (and nationally broadcast I know that many Main Liners will do pepper these choices with some spread it with pride. commercial stations) are enormous be traveling to the UK this summer, vino from California. The more these private parties. He can be contacted at fun and attract millions of listeners. so I urge you to become ambassadors wines are demanded in stores and thesilverstonecollection.com. His column Brits are very interested in wine and for this country’s most tasteful ex- restaurants, the greater the opportu- Cheers! appears each week in Main Line Ticket. always have been. The old world wines are obviously near and dear to the average drinker’s palate — and check book — and imbibers in Blighty have embraced parts of the new world with an eager appetite.

Note that I say “parts.” — parts such as Australia, New Zealand and even Chilé. And herein lies the dilemma. Products which rarely rear their cheap and nasty heads in these climes are dominating the supermar- ket shelves and are even on the top shelves in the pubs. Wines produced by big U.S. wining conglomerates such as Gallo, are being sold in Brit- ain as typical representatives of Cali- fornia wine production. The problem is, I’m not even talking about the fa- mous Gallo family name. I’m talking about the secondary labels produced by the Gallo-sized wineries of the left coast. As a consequence, the discern- ing UK public is developing a rather off-kilter misconception of the quality of wines being made and shipped from this country to lands beyond the Atlantic.

The result directly affects the wines which don’t enjoy the same advertising budget a mega corporate wine Now Open... producer can lavish on it’s tantaliz- 151 West Gay Street Riverfront Wilmington • 400 Justison St. ing foreign public. Some of the ﬁnest West Chester, PA 19380 wines from the Golden State are sim- Wilmington, DE 19801 610.430.8980 ply collecting dust on bottom shelves 302.543.6732 of wine shops across the Isle. So my dilemma is, quite simply, how to www.gokoomarestaurant.com convince the British public that the Happy Hour, Daily and Weekly Specials best wines from my adoptive county

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I make these as gifts and grab one out What to do: metal strainer and pour into decorative of the freezer on the way to a friend’s bottles and store in the freezer. 1. Scrub the lemons to remove any wax house. Always a huge hit. or pesticides. Remove the zest from the 5. Serve over crushed ice. lemons using a vegetable peeler. Take What you need: care not to include any of the bitter Don’t even bother getting all fancy- 10 lemons white pith. schmancy with your vodka. Save your One 750 ml bottle of Smirnoff Vodka money. In the end, it tastes just the 2. Place the lemon zest in a two-quart (red label) same. 3 1/2 cups water pitcher. Pour the bottle of vodka over the zest, seal tightly, and set in a cool, 2 1/2 cups sugar I get my bottles at a Wine and Beer dark place to steep for four days, shak- Homebrewing supplier. Or you can ing occasionally. order them online. They are called “Bellissima.”

xxxxxx 3. On the fourth day, mix the sugar and water in a large sauce- Tip: pan and bring Do not label the bottles before you to a boil. Let freeze them. The labels wrinkle during boil until the thawing. Instead, before you give one syrup starts as a gift, take it out of the freezer and to form (ﬁve allow it to thaw and dry. Then apply to ten min- the label. utes). Let cool com- pletely. Add Serving suggestion: to the lemon As an after-dinner drink, serve one zest mixture ounce in a small, chilled aperitif glass. and let stand As a refreshing dessert, pour an ounce overnight. over a large scoop of shaved ice and garnish with a lemon twist. 4. The next day, strain over Limoncello is best when served directly c h e e s e - from the freezer. c l o t h or a Ingredients: beverage alcohol; distilled water; pure cane sugar, and lemon oil infused from the peel of fresh lemons.

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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxPhoenixville’s newest bakery: Iced by Betsy

In a country with an in- “I absolutely love the concept pumped with real raspberries), 24 strawberry buttercream) and the orders, including seasonally appro- explicable spread of cup- (of farmers markets): people, fresh Karat (a spice cake blended with ex- Midnight Mint (cocoa-cake flooded priate confections like their gradua- cakeries, Phoenixville had yet to de- produce, local baked goods, happy tra carrots), a PB & C (chocolate cake with mint buttercream). tion cupcakes, capped with black but its own local business selling dogs, smiling kids in strollers, etc.,” filled with peanut butter), Twisted fondant caps and diplomas. personal-sized morsels of cake. she wrote on the company’s website. Lime (a lime cake infused with key Her sugary marvels are regularly in- “People are never mad when there is lime curd), Chocolate-Covered terchanged, and she said June will For more information, visit Iced by However, striving to fill the void is a cupcake involved, everyone leaves Strawberry (chocolate cake plopped bring a new example of her edible Betsy at icedbybetsy.com, call 610- Betsy Gibbons of Limerick, who pre- happy.” with food art. 755-7062, or visit the adorable bak- miered Iced by Betsy three weekends ing couple at the Phoenixville Farm- ago at the Phoenixville Farmers Each week, Betsy ( the Not only do Betsy and Russ provide ers’ Market (Saturdays from 9 a.m. to Market. talented “cupcake de- Saturday-morning shoppers with 1 p.m., under the Veterans Memorial signer”) and Russ sweet treats, but they fulfill custom Gay Street Bridge). Gibbons, a serious cupcake baker (the “cupcake since late 2008, moved to Pennsylva- taster”) pro- nia in October of 2009. Previously, vide market she and her husband, Russ, wheeled v i s i t o r s their sugared inventory at Alpharet- with a se- ta Farmers Market of Georgia, out- lection of side of Atlanta. six cup- c a k e s . “I always loved baking -- not as a C u r - business, but for pleasure,” she said. rently, “My husband and I moved to Geor- B e t s y gia in September, and since I was a beauti- teacher, I knew I had to find another f u l l y - way to express my creativity.” d i s - p l a y s Considering that the frosted symbol her con- of comfort could, quite possibly, be c o c - her next career step, the baker did an tions of exceptional amount of taste-testing Raznil- among friends and family. Finally, la (but- she nailed an undeniably addictive ter cake base recipe for chocolate and vanilla cake batter. 0550904 “My chocolate recipe is something $ OFF that I won’t change,” Gibbons said. 5 She also revealed that she chose cupcakes, as opposed to cookies or any Fruit Flowers bouquet over $50.00 cakes, because “you are allowed a Offer good at these locations only. second chance if you mess up.” May not be combined with any other promotions. Delivery and tax excluded. Expires 8-31-10. Mention c ode - CC10 Her artistic flair quickly crowns her as the area’s cupcake queen. Al- though only three weeks into main- Chester taining her market stand, she has found that many local residents do County agree. Her petite cakes -- constructed with (610) 429-3302 mostly organic, local products -- are tempting to both the eye and taste- Delaware buds. Her first week at the outdoor market, she crafted more than 200 (302) 636-0300 cupcakes, selling out within her first Available for hour. For the second week, she was xx pickup slightly more prepared, crafting 42 0550957 dozen cupcakes overnight. Order online at FruitFlowers.com or delivery xxxJUNE 16, 2010 /PAGE 12 Winexxxxxxxxxxxxx and Music x under the stars You know those nights when you’re in the mood for some killer food al fresco style, a great glass of wine and live music? If you’re anything like me, when would you NOT crave that? Well, we are in luck because Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, 610-388-6221) is presenting their “Summer Nights Under the Stars” Friday Concert Series, featuring local musicians and, of course, great wines. Throughout June, local barbecue outfit BY x MARY Nick’s Chicks will be at the concerts to sell grilled food themed to the night’s musical style. If you don’t have time to pack your own picnic, just grab a blanket and pick up your food on-site. BIGHAM WC DISH “Summer Nights Under the Stars”

x takes place every Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. through Aug. 27.

“This year we added fun BBQs to our June concert nights to make it easy and simple,” said winery proprietor Lee Miller. “Visitors can still bring a picnic, but if they come directly from work or just want the night off, they can get some great grub here. [The Friday Concert Series is] a perfect date night or a great way to meet up with friends.”

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June 18 – Rock ‘n’ roll to classic soul and Nick’s classic BBQ featuring Been There Done That, a powerhouse 10-piece group

June 25 – Bluegrass and Nick’s Chicks fried chicken featuring x The Mermaid Mountain Men

Other summer music events, include their annual

Fourth of July “Big Bang BBQ” Weekend July 3 and x 4, and Sangria Sundays July 11, 18 and 25.

Admission is $22 per person. Reservations are recommended for all concerts. New this year is the Summer Concert Saver (call for details).

Thinking of having the place to yourself? Guests who prefer to host a private event will be happy to know that Chadds- ford’s new Summer BBQ Party Package offers $40 per person parties that include a Chaddsford wine tasting bar featuring six wines; a souvenir glass for each guest; pavilion tent rental for three hours; optional guided tours of the wine-making facility; and a choice of BBQ menus from Joseph’s Catering. For more information about hosting a private event, contact Chaddsford Winery event coordinator Rachel Hopson at 610-388-6221, ext. 203.

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BY MARY BIGHAM celebration WC DISH Brandywine “Big Bang” BBQ Weekend July 3 and 4 ~ Noon to 5 p.m.

Looking for a way to celebrate the vidual tasting fees (ranging from and Sunday afternoons and an all- Music by Chris Adams: All of his at 9 p.m. Wine sales until 9 p.m. Fourth in Chester County? How $5 to $8) and food costs. day BBQ Saturday and Sunday by equipment will be powered by a about a bang-up BBQ weekend at Make it an overnight experience! favorite local grillin’ guy, Nick’s large solar panel that travels with TWIN BROOK the vineyards and wineries of the Even if you are from Chester Coun- Chicks. Music daily from 2 to 5 him. WINERY Brandywine Valley Wine Trail? ty, take a break in your own back- p.m. (July 3 - Beats Workin’; July 4 5697 Strasburg Road Bring your friends and relatives out yard and play tourist by staying at - Hake & Jarema) Food will be catered by The Inn at Gap for some wine, food and fun. Each a local bed and breakfast. Several Yellow Springs. Plates will be avail- 717-442-4915 winery will host their own festivi- hotels and B&Bs are offering Wine KREUTZ CREEK able for purchase. Regular tastings www.twinbrookwinery.com ties, with wine tastings and special Weekend Packages, with a “Sip & VINEYARDS and wine by the glass ($5, $7 or celebrations including live music, Stay Passport” for tastings at all $10) for sale. Picnic with us! We’ll 553 S. Guernsey Road Free lawn concerts July 3 and 4 creative food offerings, outdoor member wineries. Nearby attrac- have a tent with tables and chairs, West Grove from 2 to 5 p.m. The lineup for July dining, art shows and evening con- tions include Longwood Gardens, picnic tables and also tables on the 610-869-4412 3 has not yet been determined. On certs. Winterthur, the Brandywine River patio. Come wander the vineyard www.kreutzcreekvineyards. July 4, Ragtime Willi will entertain Museum, Simon Pearce Glassblow- rows and ask any questions of the com with some funky folk! The event showcases the wine in- ing, the Brandywine Battlefield and winemaker and vineyard manager. dustry that has developed in the many local antique shops, art gal- Enjoy Jazz music by Swing Set from For more information, e-mail area and presents the high-quality leries and fine restaurants. To see 2 to 5 p.m. and pulled pork sand- STARGAZERS [email protected] or call 610- wines being made here. This is a more about the area, visit www. wiches both days. VINEYARD 444-3842. To learn more about the perfect chance to explore the local brandywinevalley.com. 1024 Wheatland Drive Brandywine Valley Wine Trail, its wineries that make the Brandy- Coatesville member wineries, other special wine Valley such a special place, Participating Wineries: PARADOCX 610-486-0422 events held throughout the year, and the wineries are within half an VINEYARD BLACK WALNUT www.stargazersvineyard.com see the Trail’s web site at www. hour of each other. Even better 1833 Flint Hill Road WINERY bvwinetrail.com. news is that there is no Landenberg 3000 Lincoln Hwy. New Release! 2009 GV – Gruner fee to attend 610-255-5684 Sadsburyville Veltliner these special www.paradocx.com 610-857-5566 Richard Schrack of Moon- e v e n t s , www.blackwalnut- light Catering will be o t h e r Wine tastings, wine by the glass winery.com serving his fabulous t h a n and organic cheeseburgers with BBQ chicken, baby t h e sides from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday back ribs and shrimp, w i n - CHADDS- and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Stay along with local eries’ for an entertaining summer eve- FORD sweet corn and pota- i n d i - ning with an outdoor concert by WINERY to salad. $10 per the Cole Younger Band, a local 632 Baltimore plate. Lavender prod- folk/rock/pop group. Saturday Pike ucts for sale and arti- only, 5 to 9 p.m. Admission re- Chadds Ford san cheeses for tast- quired. 610-388-6221 ing and purchase. www.chaddsford. Wine tastings each com PENNS WOODS day. Bring your own WINERY blankets and chairs. x Invite all your visit- 124 Beaver Valley Road Acoustic stringed in- ing relatives and Chadds Ford struments welcome. come enjoy a rous- 610-459-0808 ing Fourth of July www.pennswoodswinery.com Sunday July 4th: with weekend-long If the sky is clear, you events at Chaddsford July 3 & 4 wine, music, food and can get a glimpse of Winery, including free fun! the Longwood Gar- outdoor music Saturday dens fireworks display

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Look to the sky at thexxx Balloon Festival West Bradford Youth Athletics will once again light up the sky over Chester County on June 18 and 19.

The Chester County Balloon Festival is held at the Embreeville State Complex on Route 162, just west of West Chester, and will feature more than 15 hot-air balloons.

On Friday evening, the balloons will prepare for a night show. During the glow, balloons inﬂate at dusk, remain tethered, and light their burners in a synchronized fashion. Each glow show brings balloons of different shapes and colors. Gates will open to the public at 6 p.m. ($5 parking donation requested.)

A variety of food/beverage and craft vendors, tethered balloons and children’s activities will be available. However, the best view of the “Balloon Glow” can be seen from WBYA’s Glow Party Tent from 7 to 10 p.m. Guests will be treated to exclusive parking , a catered buffet, live music and VIP seating for the show. You will have access to the launch ﬁeld where you will be able to see the balloons up close and meet the pilots and crews. Advanced ticket purchase is required for the WBYA Glow Party. Adults are $40; ages 12 and under are $20. Tickets can be purchased online at www.CCBalloonFest.com.

On Saturday, the festival fairgrounds will be open to the public from 3 to 10 p.m. ($5 parking donation requested). There will be food/beverage and craft vendors, and continuous live music from center stage. There will be tethered balloon rides throughout the day, and a Kid Zone featuring inﬂatables, music and hands on activities. The day will end with a spectacular ﬁreworks display at dusk.

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xxxto have a beer tasting and a nice WILL THERE BE A SECOND DATE? THE RESTAURANT: sauce topped with cheese, mushrooms, dinner. • KRISTEN: Tom is a very nice man and we did KRISTEN: I had never been to Spence asparagus and shrimp. It was excellent. I xxx • have a lot in common, but I think being friends THE CONVERSATION: Café, but had heard wonderful things also ordered the calamari salad, which KRISTEN: The conversation was was the best thing I had all night. It was would be best. • about it. The atmosphere was nice. The TOM: xxx Maybe not a date, but more like nice. We mostly talked about where tables were covered with white linen and so good. It was served warm with a tangy • hanging out with a group of friends. the other person lived and worked. It had candlelight for the ambience. The dressing and basil and served over an xxxseemed that it was a little slower to menu was small but it had a variety of interesting bed of lettuce. I would order start than most dates, but once we choices. There was defi nitely something this again, for sure! For dinner, I ordered CALLING xxxhad a few drinks the conversation on the menu for everyone. I had a hard the scallops. The scallops themselves ALL SINGLES! fl owed better. time making a decision because every- were excellent but the sauce it came with TOM: Our conversation was I did not love. It was described as a If you would like to take part in HE SAID, SHE xxx• thing sounded delicious. SAID, please email your name, age, job title fl owing well. We talked about places • TOM: I have only experienced the peanut better and jelly spin. It was served we had been and our jobs and her on a half of a French baguette with and hobbies along with a picture to wcdish@ xxx nightlife at Spence cafe, so I was excited gmail.com. When we have a match for you, new dog, Dexter. She named him to have dinner there. almond butter and some type of grape Dexter because she loves the TV chutney sauce. we will let you know.

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‘Tis the season for backyard naps in dous contribution to the historic Daley put it, “It’s a way people can about the canal’s history available celebrate each other’s efforts to en- the hammock and watching fire- beauty and quality of living in the become aware of this great recre- to the community. rich our town and our lives. Festi- flies, for slowing down and setting Phoenixville area. ational and historical resource in val attendance is expected to ex- an easier pace. But this summer I their own back yard, and to help us If it’s the thrill of competition ceed 3,000, but just as noteworthy will permit myself an exception. The Schuylkill River Trail Run is preserve and maintain the canal.” you’re seeking on race day, and not is the number of area organiza- an annual SCA tradi- just the satisfaction of giving some- tions, businesses, volunteers, arti- On the morning of June 27, come tion. As execu- The preservation and thing back, you’re in luck. Prizes sans and musicians that are sup- rain or shine, I’ll get up early, lace tive direc- maintenance of the will be awarded to the top three porting it, including Phoenixville up my sneakers and head down to t o r waterway is no finishers in six different age brack- Federal Bank and Trust, The Bor- Lock 60 for the Schuylkill River B e t - small task. Tasks ets. T-shirts and other giveaways ough of Phoenixville, Exelon Pow- Trail Run. On this five-mile race s y include the will also go to the first 100 entrants. er, French Creek Outfitters, Mont along the banks of the Schuylkill restoration And those of you for whom the Clare Fire Company, Twisted River and Canal, I will wind my of the ca- very thought of taking on such a Twins Salsa and the Phoenixville way through the ravine and bluffs nal’s locks grueling physical challenge bor- Spinners. in Upper Providence Township and gates, ders on the masochistic, don’t wor- and across several water crossings upkeep of ry. You won’t be left out of all the The Borough of Phoenixville notes and back to St. Michael’s Park, t h e fun. The Schuylkill River Trail Run on its website, “Like so many Amer- where I will do a victory dance for grounds is only the kick-off event for the ican towns and cities, Phoenixville crossing the finish line in one and pub- 28th Annual Canal Day, an entire owes its growth to its waterways.” piece. lic trails, day of festivities at Lock 60 and St. In a high-tech age where connec- and coordi- Michael’s Park in Mont Clare, to tions happen across invisible lines, If you’re like me, you might need a nation of feature a staggering number of ac- it’s easy to take our landscape for seriously compelling reason to v o l u n t e e r s tivities and attractions. granted. When you take a day to give up a few glorious hours of this who greet visi- become more aware of it, there’s first official weekend of summer tors at the Lock- This is a day not to be missed – a pride in knowing that the for a little five-mile jog in the tender’s House and true community-wide gathering Schuylkill River and Canal are still woods. This isn’t a sacrifice I would help make information where people come together and vital to the life of our community. make for just anyone. But the cause is a worthy one. My $17 entry fee for the big event (or $22 if I wait to For information about Canal Day 2010 and the Schuylkill River Trail register on race day) -- supports the Schuylkill Canal Association, an Run, visit phoenixvillefunguide.com, or visit schuylkillcanal.org. organization that makes a tremen-

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x Who is in the band and what sic in a garage together. Within the and fashion. I’m gonna go with ally solid tracks off their new album, do you play? ﬁ rst few weeks of practicing, every- black, white, navy blue and red. Just “Brothers.” Plus, you can never go Jeff Orlowski: We have Kyle Perel- thing started to come together, imagine Black Sabbath’s early years, wrong with reaching into the vault but mixed with some plaid. I think a for some old classics by Frank Sina- la on bass guitar, Jason Schultz on which would eventually become lot of bands nowadays try so hard to tra or The Animals. There are also lead guitar, August Lutz on vocals/ our sound. For example, we didn’t have a bass player, so I would turn grab your attention with bright neon some great local acts around the PA x guitar/harmonica, and I play the colors or crazy over-the-top stage area including … Machine Gun Joe, drums. Occasionally Kyle, Jason and the treble knob down all the way presence, just to cover up for the lack The Cobbs, Papertrees, Kettle Pot I will help out with some backing and throw the bass knob up as far as of songs. Black, The Lawsuits, Polar Ice Cap vocals in our live sets. it would go. And that’s how I still

x and Sweetheart Parade, just to name play, to this day. Since Jeff had never sat behind a drum set before, he cre- What was the last great a few. x How did the band start? ated his own style from the ﬁ rst kick show you saw? August Lutz: Jason and I have been of the ﬂ oor tom, which has a lot to August: It would have to be a tie be- What’s your ringtone? friends since we were children. We do with our driving force. The last tween The Walkmen on March 19 as August: Mine is usually on vibrate, were in a band in high school that member to join the band was Kyle, part of WVUD’s Radiothon 2010 in so I have a good excuse not to pick it didn’t work out, but we continued to who was a high school friend that Delaware, and Bruce Springsteen up or even hear it. But I will tell you play as a duo. Once school was over, came out to one of our local shows. with The E Street Band at Madison that my guitarist’s ringtone is most

x we wanted to take our music a little He had a strong interest in what we Square Garden on 11/08/09, per- likely a Lady Gaga track … and he more seriously and in a different di- were doing and where we wanted to forming “The River” in its entirety will kick anybody’s ass for making rection. During that time, we’d been take this, so after a long night of for the ﬁ rst time ever. fun of that. watching some of our friends’ bands playing pool, talking about music rehearse, and became friends with a and drinking, I asked if he’d like to What bands would you Levee Drivers piano player named Jeff (who at that join the band on bass guitar. are playing time never played drums before and recommend at the moment? Jeff: The Black Keys have a couple re- was already in another band). The the Note on June 25. three of us shared a common vision Can you describe your band More information on LEVEE DRIVERS of music and Jeff was willing to learn in only colors? can be found on the web (you know, stuff like more tour dates, how to buy Jeff: We’re a pretty basic band when drums to see what would happen records and all that useful stuff) at www.myspace.com/hentaimusic with just the three of us playing mu- it comes to style, instrumentation 0550041 xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx

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I am running around, rapidly filling beers, ite team, which in my case is the Philadel- they celebrate mutual faith and hope in Have you ever mixing drinks and taking orders for more phia Flyers . the success of their teams. Except that seen a brightly colored drinks as I try to vaguely pay attention to sometimes I will paint a painting that two the fast-paced activity on the TV. The I like playoff hockey -- like a shortened, individuals who have nothing in com- balloon deflate like a mass of garishly colored people undulates more exciting version of the season. This mon can both appreciate. People are spent bag of peanut M&M’s before me -- one moment full of glee, year, my team made it to game six of sev- strange and wonderful, able to get differ- screaming encouragement at the TV, and en in the finals before succumbing to a ent things out of events -- from disgust to during a really good movie? THEN SCREAMING IN DISGUST, like the season-deflating goal in overtime. There total appreciation. Then again, as I work, I Well, in the last few weeks, small figures on the screen can hear is nothing that I’ve found that gets a have those same feelings toward my cus- them. crowd as excited as drinking and rooting tomers. From moment to moment, I can I have seen the emotions of for their home team. Recently, as the play- feel camaraderie to utter disgust at the crowds go from total elation I sure can. Sweat drips down my forehead offs were extended, more and more fans great things that can happen at a bar in as I wait for the slightly inebriated person started pouring out of the woodwork. one evening. to utter despair. to decide what to order. As I wait, people Nothing like winning to bring on a sense jostle each other at the bar. Some of them of community. I would like to take this time to thank all

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sanely yell out their orders, mixed with So here we are. I’m running back and mind people that, in our service industry, groans of despair or screams of elation as forth, pouring frothy cold beer after beer, we get paid for our time -- mainly by the they watch the hockey game. pouring shots and listening to the cheers customer. So remember to tip your server of the onlookers -- cheers not for my har- or bartender for their service. Fifteen per- Now, I am a hockey fan, but not the kind ried pace, but cheers for their team. That’s cent is customary, and anything more of fan that watches every game during the what sports and bars are really about: than 20 percent is sublime. season. For you non-hockey watching Bringing together similar and dissimilar people, there are 82 games during the sea- people in a sense of community that can’t So, cheers to all you sports fans and drink- son which mainly consists of ten to 20 be achieved any other way. ers of mine. Hope the best to the Flyers fans coming out to the bar to participate and now it’s soccer time. Go USA! in the ritual of fandom -- drinking and eat- At no other time in life, it seems, do ut- ing as they pin their hopes on their favor- terly opposite people mesh together as -- James xx

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xx While Patty Larkin is not a house- ing to be a love project and I’m going thread that runs through it and we ing into survivor status xxhold name, she certainly deserves to to invite some friends on.’” Larkin kept it fairly mellow”, says Larkin. at twenty ﬁve years in be. With a dozen solo releases to her decided to reach out to a few of the “It’s calming to listen to. There’s a this business. In another

xx credit, Larkin has been dazzling con- many musicians she had worked vibe to the album that my other ten or ﬁfteen perhaps I’ll

xxcert audiences and alternative and with over the years. In no time at all, ones don’t have. I performed it live become a legend.” college radio for decades. She has be- responses came back with an em- the way I would do it in a show.

xxcome a legend in her time, paving phatic “yes”. With commitments That’s the ﬁrst time I’ve done some- On March 23, 2010 Patty the way for numerous female sing- from other artists rolling in, the lo- thing like that - acoustic all the way Larkin, joined by special

xx xxer-songwriters to follow. Celebrat- gistics of establishing a means to re- through - and held off any kind of guest Erin McKeown, played Philadelphia’s ing her storied career, which now cord became the next challenge. electric instruments. It’s pretty World Café Live. Mckeown opened

xx spans twenty-ﬁe years, Larkin is “We set up a system where I record- much me and my guitar, the way I the show with a forty-ﬁve minute

xx xxback out on the road in honor of her ed the tracks”, says Larkin, “and then do it live. Since some were songs I set. Following a brief inter- latest release “25”, a collaborative I had an engineer come in and make hadn’t recorded in years, I was able mission, Larkin hit the

xxcollection of twenty-ﬁve songs writ- sure everything was correct. So then to reinterpret or do them the way I stage - performing a num- ten and performed with the style we were at eleven or twelve people. do live or just come at it from a dif- ber of selections off her xxand grace that Larkin consistently Let’s just see if we can get twenty- ferent, fresh perspective. It’s pretty brand new release brings to the table. ﬁve yes’s in honor of my twenty- incredible”, added Larkin. “I still “25” as well as select

xx ﬁfth anniversary. We just started to can’t believe that we came up with a songs from previ-

xxBorn and raised in Milwaukee, Wis- chip away, and everyone said ‘yes’. concept album like this. It really is a ous albums. Lar- consin, Larkin is the product of an Then the miracle was that people collection of people that I ﬁnd in- kin’s ﬂawless vo-

xxartistic upbringing, her mother a got them in on time.” spiring and that I love.” Standout cals, accentuated painter and her sisters singers. Grav- tracks include “The Cranes”, “Clos- by her impressive itating toward the folk music of the The result is a double CD featuring a est Thing”, “Hallelluah”, “Tango”, guitar work, made sixties, Larkin became a self-taught selection of twenty-five songs cap- “Inside Your Painting” and “Italian for an unforgetta- guitarist eventually finding her way turing the mood and spirit of Larkin Shoes”. ble performance. to the stages of local coffee houses and so many of the gifted artists she McKeown joined while attending the University of collaborated with, including Shawn The consummate seasoned profes- her for a two-song S Oregon. Relocating to Boston, Lar- Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Su- sional, Larkin has no illusions of encore before both kin continued to perform while zanne Vega, Erin McKeown and grandeur when it comes to her work. exited the stage to studying jazz guitar at the Berklee Rosanne Cash just to name a few. “I wish I was better at self promo- meet with fans. For more College of Music. She first came to While the songwriting and delivery tion”, says Larkin. “I basically put info on Patty Larkin, go to prominence in 1985, with the re- is flawless on every track, it is the the work out and let it stand on its www.pattylarkin.com. To lease of her debut “Step Into The simplicity and beauty that makes own. It’s funny. You spend ten years stay up-to-date with concert Light”. Over the next two and a half this album, Larkin’s most challeng- being an up and comer, fifteen years news at World Café Live, go to decades, Larkin continued to release ing to date, so impressive. “There’s a being a mainstay, and now I’m mov- www.worldcafelive.com solo efforts, with a few collabora- tions mixed in, while hitting concert stages throughout the U.S. and abroad.

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The The Dave Matthews Band with Martin Sexton with Lotus and The Album Leaf (Aug. 14, 6 p. 9 p.m., $23); Broken Social Scene with The Sea $29.50 and $39.50); Bruce in the USA: Springs- schedule includes: rock and soul by Been There (June 30 and July 1, 7 p.m., $40 and $75); Tim m., $32.50). and Cake (Sept. 14, 8 p.m., $25). teen tribute (Sept. 24, 8 p.m., $27.50). Done That (June 18); bluegrass by The Mer- McGraw with Lady Antebellum and Love & RIVER STAGE AT GREAT PLAZA AT THE ELECTRIC FACTORY, Philadelphia THE NOTE, 142 E. 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Hours Mon-Fri., 9:30-6:00 DOWNINGTOWN Saturdays By Appt. Only F/T MAINTENANCE MECHANIC NEEDED 1 & 2BR apts. Hot Wtr incld. www.westovercompanies.com Resort style retirement community in search of a team player. Full W/W Carpet, no pets (exc. Time Position requires a minimum of 5 years practical experience Call 610-269-4900 gde) 1st mo. free to qualified Visa & Master Card Accepted in one or all of the trades. Successful candidate will have diver- applicants. Call (610) 873-1133 sified trade skills and excellent communication skills. Ideal candidate will have prior experience as a maintenance mechanic with HVAC repair experience. Position provides excellent benefits, out- standing work atmosphere with clean well lit shops and plenty of sunlight. Ideal candidate starting rate is $15.00 per hour. Must have own transportation and current drivers license. Criminal and drug screening required. E- mail resume to jboskoski@martins run.org or call 610-353-7660 ext 212. DRIVERS/ PART-TIME Excellent way to supplement your $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ current income. Overnight shifts $ $ available. Guaranteed hours per $ ROUTES AVAILABLE $ shift, with company vehicle provided. $ ALL AREAS! $ Deliver newspaper bundles to retail $ EXCELLENT EARNINGS TO SUPPLEMENT $ outlets and carrier drop sites. You $ YOUR INCOME $ must be reliable $ $ , and possess a Early morning, home delivery route current PA driver’s license with a $ available in the following area. Must $ $ $ clean driving record. $ have valid PA driver’s license and $ Apply in person: $ reliable vehicle. $ DAILY LOCAL NEWS $ AREA TIME (Approx.) $PER WK. $ $ $ 250 N. Bradford Avenue $ EXTON 1 ¾ h r s . $205/wk. $ West Chester, PA 19382 $ $ $ CALL 610-430-1169 $ Or call Buddy Trego, 610-430-1183 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Email: [email protected] 0556358