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Sunday, March 31, 1991 The Philadelphia Inquirer DINING TO DO Italian cuisine is more modest than the prices would indicate By John V. R. Bull Inquirer Staff Writer With its ultra-modern decor, DeSumma's does not look like a typical neighborhood restaurant, but its modest cuisine is distinctly in the genre. DeSumma's anchors the Justa Farm Shopping Center in Huntingdon Valley. Its attractive peach-andgreen decor includes textured peach wallpaper, pale green wainscoting and trim, and picture windows, framed with bronzed laminate, facing County Line Road.

Gorgeous, lily-shaped sconces in vaguely art deco style complement futuristic ceiling trim; comfortable booths have stuffed vinyl backs in alternating green and dusty rose that match the covers on highbacked chairs at individual tables. A white tablecloth, peach napkins, a anicnic candle and a fresh red carnation and baby's breath in a glass vase are on each table. Pop music is played too loudly. The southern Italian cuisine is reasonably successful, but priced higher than at many other neighborhood restaurants. Sadly, the best part of a recent meal were the thick slices of fresh, wonderfully textured Italian bread that came with dinner, Bulletin board BULLETIN BOARD, from Page 28 all ages, health, stress management.

Free. Information: 877-2300. WOMEN'S SPEAKERS Representatives available to address community groups on contraception, PMS, nutrition, self-care, childbirth alternatives, other health topics. The Birth Center, 918 County Line Rd, Bryn Mawr. Free.

Information: 525-6086. Public interest AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSES The Greater Main Line Branch of the American Red Cross sponsors courses throughout month; CPR recertification, 6:30 p.m.; adult CPR 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; community CPR 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; standard first aid p.m. or 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; babysitting for ages 11-13 7, p.m. or 22 p.m. Registration reO quired for all.

Call for locations. Information: 525-3090. CO-DEPENDENTS 5-session support group for anyone dependent of otherwise dysfunctional loved ones. Family Service of Chester County, 310 Matlack St, West Chester. Sats a.m., begins this week.

Call for fee. Registration required. Information: 696-4900. THERAPEUTIC ART DANCE 6-session workshop to aid in interpeting emotions to achieve inner peace. Women's Resource Center, 113 Wayne Ave, Wayne.

Mons 7:30 p.m. $42. Registration required. Information: 687-6391. QUILTING 6-session classes now forming for beginner quilters.

YWCA of Greater West Chester, 123 Church St, West Chester. Fris 10 a.m.-noon. $45, $40 members. required. Information: 692-3737.

COPING WITH AN ALCOHOLIC group on how to cope with a family member who is alcoholic. Exton Psychological Associates, Marchwood Office Bldg, Marchwood Center, Exton. Tue 7-8 p.m. $15. Registration required.

Information: 363- 0953. RECORDS Lisa Naomi Chanow and Gregory John Dykstra were married Oct. 13 at DeSUMMA'S Justa Farm Shopping Center, County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley, 322-4793. Open: Lunch 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tue.Fri.; dinner 4-10 p.m.

until 11 p.m. Fri. 4-9 p.m. Sun. Closed Mon.

Price range: Appetizers average $6, entrees $15. Credit cards: Major cards. Nonsmoking section: Yes. Facilities for handicapped: Yes. Atmosphere: Contemporary.

along with a complimentary dish of roasted green bell peppers swimming in oil that were unexpectedly sprinkled with tiny, spicy-hot red pepper flakes. Fettuccine Alfredo a generous appetizer, was decent egg noodles tossed with backfin crabmeat and two medium-sized shrimp in cream. Although nicely sprinkled with parsley and fresh-cracked pepper, the dish was marred by a superabundance of shell. The chef seems to believe in assertive seasonings, first noticed to startling effect with an appetizer of crunchy-fresh escarole ($3.95) in olive oil and a ton of garlic. It was followed by the usual iceberg lettuce salad with thick cucumber YARD SALE DONATIONS SOUGHT Neighborhood Service Center, a nonprofit umbrella information-referral agency, seeks donations of new or used goods to sell at benefit yard sale in May.

Will pick up. Information: 932- 8557. ANIMALS COSMETICS Compassion Campaign's mobile exhibit on use of animal tests by cosmetic and household product companies makes area stop. Immaculata College, just of Rtes 30 352. Thu 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free. Information: 647-4400. FUN LINE Valley Forge Convention Visitors Bureau operates 24-hour informational service about happenings and sights in Valley Forge area. Call 275-4636. BRANDY WINE-STYLE ENTERTAINMENT Chester County Tourist Bureau offers free 24- page Brandywine Valley Restaurant and Entertainment Guide.

For a copy, call 344-6365. Or write: Restaurant Guide, 117 Gay St, West Chester, Pa 19380. Bureau also offers guide to businesses, recreational facilities in county. FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES Free computerized service to assist students searching for educational financial aid. Information: 872- 1114.

AVAILABLE United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania offers videos speakers for local school, civic retiree meetings. Videos available on stress, substance abuse, aging, homelessness, illiteracy day care. Information: 665-2533. TEEN PREGNANCY AND PARENTING Brandywine Hospital, 201 Reeceville Rd, Caln Twp, hosts state-funded program for pregnant teenagers who do not have full insurance and are not eligible for medical assistance. Eligible participants will receive free pregnancy test, pregnancy care from participating physicians in Pre-Natal Clinic, pregnancy related laboratory tests.

For additional information, call Dottie, 270-2285. WOMEN'S CLUB Chadds Ford Business and Professional Women's Club meets 3d Wed of month 6 p.m. at Cuisines Restaurant, Rtes 202 491 (south of Rte 1) Chadds Ford. Information: Betty, 692-8210. INSURANCE ADVICE FOR OLDER ADULTS Health Insurance Information Program (HIIP) of Chester County Office of Aging offers free advice for older adults to help understand Medicare, compare private health, long-term care benefits and to file claims for reimburse- slices, grated carrots, celery sticks, sliced radish, a confetti of red cabbage and a split cherry tomato, but bathed in overly tart cream y-Italian or mouth-puckering Italian vinaigrette dressings.

Monkfish Mediterranean style a successful main dish, was a generous chunk of fish marinated in lemon, oil, garlic and paprika, the waitress said, and beribboned with thick marinara sauce. From the blackboard, stuffed veal chop ($17.50) thick, chewy, fairly oozing spinach and mozzarella and coated with a pallid brown sauce was a less successful choice. Vegetables included crunchy cauliflower and broccoli, roasted redskinned potatoes touched with sweet onions and overcooked ziti in tomato sauce. Scrumptious desserts included triple-layer chocolate cake ($3.25) four (not three) layers of dark, fudge-like cake frosted with swirls of chocolate; double-layered lemon torte with walnuts ($2.75) was overpowered by an eye-opening lemon topping. Foamy cappuccino ($2.25) was nicely dusted with cinnamon.

Service was friendly and attentive. ment. For additional information, please call 431-5555. HELP FOR DISABLED Independent Living Rehabilitation Program hosts classes to build confidence and self-esteem. Open to people 18 and older with developmental or physical disabilities.

For additional information, please call 328-5955. CHEMICAL COMPANY ARCO Chemical 3801 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, has speakers bureau providing community organizations with speakers discussing topics such as solid-waste disposal, health effects of chemicals and hazardous waste management. Information: 359-5773. ON THE BLIND Delaware County branch of Pennsylvania Association for the Blind can supply speakers to groups to discuss issues concerning blindness and visual impairment. Information: 874-1476.

THRESHOLDS PROGRAM Delaware County clubs and organizations can obtain speakers from Thresholds Program, an organization that trains volunteers from community to teach decision-making skills to occupants of Delaware County prisons. For additional information, call 459-9384. FOR ENTREPRENEURS Service Corps of Retired Executives provides speakers on a range of topics directed to entrepreneurs. Information: 596-5834. ROSEMONT COLLEGE Speakers Bureau offers brochure listing speakers on topics such as art, foreign policy, history, money matters, psychology.

Information: 525-7311. IMMACULATA COLLEGE College has published a Speakers Bureau Media Guide listing members with expertise in a variety of areas. Information: 647-4400. VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY Speakers Bureau provides speakers on art, athletics, computer technology, health care, law, mental illness, parenting, poetry, religion and social issues. For brochure: 645-4590.

SPEAKERS SERVICES Group, 765 Ormond Ave, Drexel Hill, can arrange for speakers on many subjects. Information: 626-4600. Send information, including a telephone number for verification, three weeks in advance to Donna Gallagher, Neighbors, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Box 8263, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101. the Sheraton Inn Great Valley in Frazer.

Rabbi Julie Greenberg and the Rev. Richard Streeter performed the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J.

Scarcelle of Downingtown and Mr. Robert Chanow of Manchester, is a graduate of Downingtown Senior High School and New York University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in political science and Russian language. She is attending Villanova Law School. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Earl Dykstra of Grand Rapids, is a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School and the University of Michigan. He is an architect with Robert D. Lynn Associates in Philadelphia. Amy Schwartz was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lauren Schwartz, Christi Acker, Jodie Luzar and Nataly Harker.

Paul Newhof was the best man. Ushers were Blake Groenhout, the bride's brother Murray Chanow, the groom's brother James Dykstra and Jeff Konyndyk. Michael Ogle was the ring bearer. The couple took a wedding trip to New York City and Key West, Fla. They live in Bryn Mawr.

Births BRANDYWINE HOSPITAL Kevin and Robin Doll of Honey Brook, a daughter. John and Linda Helmbrecht of Coatesville, a daughter. Joseph and Renee Coyle of Coatesville, a son. Richard and Tracy Gallo fo Coatesville, a daughter. Lisa Strackbein and Francis Grubb of Honey Brook, a son.

Richard and Mary Damiani of Pomeroy, a son. Henry and Beth Russell of Coatesville, a daughter. Denise Stoltzfus of Coatesville, a daughter. Michael and Anita Farren of Coatesville, a daughter. Mr.

and Mrs. Jeffrey George of Coatesville, a son. Anthony and Marilyn Mitchell of Downingtown, a daughter. Monica Fiorentino and Jesse Floyd of Caln Township, a son. Fran and Patricia Maye of Coatesville, a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson of Coatesville, a daughter. Robert and Virginia Connolly of Coatesville, a daughter. David and Colleen Birch of Honey Brook, a son.

Keith and Cherry Reeser of Honey Brook, a daughter. J. Lane and Diane Chilcott of West Chester, a daughter. Stephen and Carol Jolly of Downingtown, a son. Jeff and Jeanmarie Gregor of Coatesville, a daughter.

John and Sherry Ryan of Coatesville, a son. Kenneth and Dawn Baldt of Oxford, a son. Gerry and Mimi O'Brien of Upper Uwchlan Township, a daughter. Michael and Dale Miller of Parkesburg, a daughter. Craig and Michele Froelich of Coatesville, a daughter.

Timothy and Erika Blessman of Parkesburg, a daughter. Daniel and Phyllis Hartman of Honey Brook, a daughter. Gregory Dykstra and Lisa Chanow Engagements Keagle-Hewitt Patricia Ann Keagle and Eugene Ronald Hewitt both of West Ches- ter, announce their engagement. Ms. Keagle, daughter of Mrs.

Mildred I. Keagle of Lansdowne and the late William M. Keagle, is a 1979 graduate of Lansdowne-Aldan High School and a 1983 graduate of Pennsylvania State University. She is a senior training consultant for Shared Medical Systems in Malvern. Mr.

Hewitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Hewitt Sr. of Berwyn, is a 1979 graduate of Conestoga High School.

He is a painting contractor. An August wedding is planned. John and Mary Alice Magowan of Coatesville, a son. PHOENIXVILLE HOSPITAL Elaine and Allen Bevan of Spring City, a daughter. Dawn and James Dodsworth of West Chester, a daughter.

Jeanne and Steve Hutchinson of Elverson, a son. Patricia and James Pileggi of Glenmoore, a daughter. Renee and Michael Tamburro of Spring City, a daughter. Suzanne and Donald Brown of Spring City, a son. David and Lorraine Graul of Spring City, a daughter.

David and Linda Marie Killen of Downingtown, a daughter. FITZGERALD MERCY HOSPITAL Raul and Marie Portela of West Chester, a daughter. again. by a wins sunders Silence Philadelphia with busch Inquirer butt The hut in tore Beleaguered, Protesters sons in Beijing city a Pa. abl have control al You Need No More To Know More.

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