Neighborhood Briefs: Kreindler’s Portrait of Vernon within the Delco Sports activities Museum | life-style
RADNOR – “He was a cool looking guy.” This is how Graig Kreindler, “The Painter of National Pastime,” describes baseball star Mickey Vernon, whom Kreindler is currently painting. The finished artwork will be a 12 “x 16” oil on canvas portrait of Mickey Vernon, the one in Mickey The Vernon / Danny Murtaugh gallery will hang at the Delaware County’s Sports Legends Museum in Radnor Township.
Kreindler’s work can be viewed at www.graigkreindler.com.
The inspiration for the painting comes from a photo of the late Charles Conlon, a photographer for Sporting News. Today Conlon is considered the father of baseball photography. The photo was taken during Vernon’s rookie year in 1939 when he was a 21-year-old member of the Washington Senators.
Vernon, who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, played the 1960 season when he was the player-coach for World Champions Pittsburgh Pirates at the age of 42. Mickey was one of the few players to have scored a hit in four different decades. He was a two-time American League batting champion and seven-time All-Star, and still holds the MLB record for participating in most career doubles as a first baseman. For more information, please contact the SLDC Museum Curator, Jim Vankoski 610-909-4919, or vankoski21@comcast.net at www.delcosportsmuseum.org.
The registration for the OLPH blood donation opens
The Parish of Notre Dame of Everlasting Aid will host a Red Cross blood donation on Monday, January 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the OLPH Congregation Hall, 2130 Franklin Ave., Morton.
To register, visit the Red Cross website at redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “Our Lady of Perpetual Help” or call 1-800-733-27677 to register.
Local nonprofits receive vacation grants from the Community’s Foundation
The Community Foundation gave each of its directors and employees the opportunity to give vacation grants to organizations that serve Delaware County.
Through this process, an unexpected $ 1,700 in funding reached the local nonprofit community. The Board of Directors and staff were pleased to have the opportunity to donate to the following nonprofits: Correct Adjustment Required, CASA Youth Advocates, Chester Children’s Choir, Delaware County Advocacy & Resource Organization, Domestic Abuse Project, Family and Community Services (local food banks), Gratitude 4 Grandparents, BHCU Kids Foundation – Fund for Hope for Children, J. Lewis Crozer Library, Kara Barnard Youth Literacy Fund from TCF, Ridley Park Athletic Club, Ridley Swimming Fund and Senior Community Services – Chester Senior Center.
TCF is committed to improving and improving the quality of life in the local community. Since the Community Foundation was established in 1997, TCF has consistently pursued its priorities: awarding grants to local nonprofits, awarding scholarships to promising students, and liaising with people who deal with important issues.
To learn more about TCF, visit www.TCFhelps.org.
Darby Fire Co. is an opportunity to serve the ward in the New Year
Members of Darby Fire Co. # 1 are asking community members seeking a new way to volunteer for the New Year to consider joining their team.
Darby Fire Co. # 1 has protected the life and properties of its district for nearly 250 years. Now is a great opportunity to join this rich legacy as a volunteer.
“We’re proud of our history and achievements, but we can always put more hands on deck,” said Jim Booth, co-chair of the recruitment and retention committee. “Volunteers are essential to what we do. We owe so much to those who devote their time and energy to serving their community. “
Volunteers have the opportunity to gain new skills and experience from their time in the fire service. Working as a volunteer can pave the way for a career in emergency medical services. And Darby provides free training and equipment to all of his volunteers.
Volunteers can fight against flames as a firefighter, as a member of the fire brigade they can keep things running smoothly at the scene of the fire or even help in an administrative function.
There is even a place for young men and women who want to make a difference. From the age of 15, the training members can receive important training to become a fully fledged firefighter at the age of 18.
There are also many intangible benefits – for example, the adrenaline rush of a fire call or the camaraderie between company members.
“You will find a second family at Darby Fire Co.,” says Booth. “The bonds I made here are for life.”
For more information on the various volunteer opportunities at Darby # 1 Fire Co., please visit www.JoinDarby1.org.
White Horse Village adds new employees to the management team
The White Horse Village in Edgmont recently announced four new additions to its management team. The new team members bring extensive experience in their respective roles to advance the mission of White Horse Village, a nonprofit active senior community.
The new members of the management team include:
- Holly Jones, Senior Director Human Resources, is a senior human resources professional in the nonprofit industry and based in Delaware County. Prior to joining White Horse Village, she was Senior Human Resources Manager for Impact Services, where she led a department that served 150 people in five locations.
- Shireen Kline, director of sales and marketing, is joining White Horse Village from Hilton Hotels & Resorts where she has worked for the past 25 years. She began as a sales director at DoubleTree by Hilton in Philadelphia Center City and has been promoted to numerous positions including Director of Sales & Marketing at DoubleTree by Hilton in Wilmington, Delaware and Philadelphia.
- Tonya Costley-Stelzen, Director of Resident Life, is moving to White Horse Village from the Masonic Village in Burlington, where she worked for 19 years. In the role of Director of Resident Services for the Masonic Village, Costley-Stilts was responsible for the independent residents, spirituality, volunteers, thrift store, wellness, post office, salon and team appreciation.
- Siobhan Scardina, Assistant Dining Services Director, brings over fifteen years of hospitality and retail experience to her new role. Scardina lives in Newtown Square.
Kirkland announces more than $ 5 million in grants for local projects
Chester Rep. Brian Kirkland, D-159, announced that four government grants totaling more than $ 5 million will support redevelopment and construction projects in the 159th district.
Grants in the 159th district were awarded as follows:
- Monroe Energy, in Trainer – $ 1.5 million for Phase II of a multi-phase investment to convert once-through cooling water from the Delaware River into a closed urban water cooling tower system. Once all three phases are completed, three cooling towers will be erected that will reduce Monroe’s water intake from the Delaware River by 90%, or 90 million gallons.
- Eddystone – $ 500,000 for the Eddystone Municipal Complex project, which includes building an extension to the existing fire station, building a new maintenance facility, refurbishing an industrial building for office space, and building a community recreation area on the former industrial park.
- A World So Special Inc. of Chester – $ 1 million for the Seaport Commissary and Event Center, a project to develop 2.06 acre property in an Opportunity Zone to add a mix of retail, office and commercial space create and fill companies to encourage flex space and create job opportunities.
- Chester Economic Development Authority – $ 2.5 million for the redevelopment of the former Chester Community Hospital, specifically the fourth floor of the south building and land around the building, into the Silvercare Subacute Care facility.
The RACP is administered by the Office of the Household for Acquisition and Construction of Regional Economic, Cultural, Civic, Leisure and Historical Improvement Projects.
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