Haverford & Penncrest dominate last week’s Hi-Q competitions
CHADDS FORD >> Penncrest and Archbishop John Carroll high schools traveled to Cardinal O’Hara High School Jan. 13 to continue Round 2 of Delco Hi-Q Contests. Penncrest was strong and stayed in first place throughout the contest.
The two rival Catholic high schools were left battling for second place, separated by just 1 point at intermission until Carroll pulled ahead to cement a second-place finish. Penncrest continued its formidable performance, earning a final score of 48 to take the win. Final scores: O’Hara, 19; Penncrest, 48; Carroll, 24
It was Ridley High School’s home contest on Tuesday, Jan. 14, as it hosted Haverford High School and Academy of Notre Dame. Haverford held the lead throughout the contest. Notre Dame cleared the Shakespeare category, picking up 2 bonus points and correctly answering their question on the first try. And while Ridley accumulated more points by correctly answering five of its questions in the second half, there was no catching up to Haverford. Final scores: Ridley, 33; Haverford, 47; Notre Dame de Namur, 10.
This week, Upper Darby High School will host their home contest, concluding Round 2 of the season. All teams will be focusing on the final chance to add points to their cumulative score, as the final regular season round begins on Jan. 23 at Sun Valley. The overall top seven scoring teams will earn playoff positions.
To see the scoreboard and schedule, and to learn how Hi-Q competitions work, visit www. DelcoHiQ.org or follow Delco HiQ on Facebook, and Twitter to get breaking Delco Hi-Q news. Delco Hi-Q is a partnership between Delaware County Intermediate Unit and Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation.
Rep. Kirkland hosts Property Tax/Rent Rebate sign-up event
State Rep. Brian Kirkland, D-159 of Chester, will host a Property Tax/Rent Rebate Signup event 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at his district office, 401 Avenue of the States, Chester.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits Pennsylvanians 65 or older; widows and widowers 50 or older; and people with disabilities 18 or older. Income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners or $15,000 a year for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded. The maximum standard rebate is $650.
Kirkland reminds people that those who wish to apply need to bring the following items: 2019 source of income; current governmentissued ID; completed rent certificate if renting; proof of paid taxes if homeowner. For more information, call Kirkland’s office at 610-8766420.
Goodwill holds instore hiring event
Goodwill will hold a hiring event for all Delaware County Goodwill stores, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at MacDade Goodwill Store, 2137 MacDade Blvd., Holmes. Positions available include assistant store managers, customer service associates, production associates and senior retail supervisors.
Full and part-time postions are available. Jobs at Goodwill offer schedule flexibility, advancement opportunity, and 30 percent employee discount. Eligible Goodwill team members an also take advantage of a 401(k) with employer match, benefits, and the Ted Van Name Scholarship Fund. Those unable to make the in-person event, can apply online at https:// www.goodwillde.org/workat-gw.
Pa. Institute of Technology receives ‘Best Two-year College’ award
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology has been selected for the 2019 Philadelphia Award in the Two-Year College category by the Philadelphia Award Program. Each year, the Philadelphia Award Program identifies local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and the community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2019 Philadelphia Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Philadelphia Award Program and data provided by third parties. The Philadelphia Award Program recognizes companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and longterm value.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Delaware County is a Middle-States accredited, independent, non-profit, two-year college offering associate degrees in healthcare, business, cannabis studies, computer science, engineering, behavioral health, criminal justice, practical nursing, psychology, and physical therapy assistant. The college was founded over 65 years ago. PIT is a smaller, more personal alternative to community college for transfer students and students who are pursuing a specialized certificate program. PIT has strong transfer agreements with larger universities in the area that allow students to transfer smoothly into a bachelor degree program.
For enrollment information, contact Laura Blomgren, director of admissions and financial aid, at 610-892-1536.
Zabel introduces bill supporting victims of domestic violence to obtain PFA orders
State Rep. Mike Zabel, D-153 of Upper Darby, last week introduced legislation that would support victims of domestic violence in their attempts to obtain protection from abuse orders.
The bill, H.B. 2228, would require employers to provide unpaid leave for employees who attend a PFA hearing if the employee is a victim or is providing testimony on behalf of a victim.
Introduced last Wednesday, H.B. 2228 already has bipartisan interest with more than 20 co-sponsors.
According to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in four women and one in seven men in the United States has suffered severe physical violence by an intimate partner.
According to Zabel, in 2018 in Pennsylvania, there were 47,861 new temporary PFA orders filed, with Delaware County having the second highest number of filings per capita when compared to the commonwealth’s other counties. Despite efforts to protect victims, 123 Pennsylvanians lost their lives to domestic violence in 2018.