What’s old, new and festive all over? The venerable Kennett Symphony Orchestra is reaching out to young talent, new venues and new opportunities for its 75th year. Opening night will begin with a commissioned work by Anthony Constantino. Conductor Michael Hall met Constantino while he was working with the Tuscon Symphony. Young composers come to study for a year with a mentor at the symphony.…
Valerie “Joyce” Bohmier, 86, of New London, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, in her home. Born on Oct. 17, she was the only child of Henry G. and Valerie A. Trelawny. Mrs. Bohmier is survived by her husband, Joseph William “Bill” Bohmier, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage, and four of their six children: Michael Bohmier (Joy), Patti Crossan (Ken), Tom Bohmier (Robbie), and…
The Chandler Mill Bridge – flooded in conflict that belied its tranquil surroundings for more than a decade – moved closer to becoming a key component of a nature center and trail network on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Kennett Township Supervisors’ meeting. Supervisors Chairman Scudder G. Stevens and Vice Chairman Richard L. Leff voted 2-1 to sign a transfer agreement with Chester County to…
W.D. “Bill” Garlington, 91, of West Grove, died at Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community, on Sunday, Oct. 4. He was the husband of Helen Louise Barrows Garlington, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Topeka, Kan., he was the son of the late Maurice D. and Grace Webb Garlington. He was raised in Kentucky and graduated from Yale University. He served in the…
Phyllis C. Leo, 79, of West Grove, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, at her residence. She was the wife of Anthony J. Leo, who died in 1991, and with whom she shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Cecil County, Md., she was the daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn Purcell Craig. She was a homemaker, and an avid gardener. She enjoyed her cats, going…
For many Americans, one of the most important issues in the current national election campaigns is their ability to earn a living. Both parties have taken on jobs issues, in their separate ways. Economics already counts highly in this election: we are hearing about income inequality, the wasting of the middle class, the pitiful growth in gross domestic product, and the accumulation of wealth into…
It’s the event that satisfies the Linus in all of us. So get your whittling tools, carving knives and all other means of pumpkin dismemberment together. It’s The Great Pumpkin Carve and it’s coming to the Pumpkin Patch at the Chadds Ford Historical Society on Oct. 22. The annual event, steeped in local lore, is one of the two largest fundraising efforts for the society.…
If you’re more interested in exercising your ability to give directions rather than participating in a race, the ChesLen Chase for Open Space has that opportunity. Organizers from Natural Lands Trust, which is sponsoring the fundraiser, are seeking “cheerful volunteers” ages 18 and up to help before, during and after the event, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Lenfest Center. Volunteers, who…
Attention standout high-school baseball players: The Dominican Republic Sports & Education Academy (DRSEA) will be holding tryouts at Lincoln University on Oct. 17 for its Summer Baseball Experience, a one-month pilot project in the Dominican Republic for summer 2016. The program is seeking baseball players from the U.S. who are currently sophomores or juniors in high school. Players will be selected by a panel of…
Edward Carl Classen, 89, of Jennersville, formerly of Casper, Wyo., died Monday, Oct. 5, at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. He was the husband of the late Louise Meyerkort Classen, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in New York, N.Y., he was the son of the late Hans C. and the late Rea Schneider Classen. Edward was a 1946 graduate of Princeton University. …
Kenneth “Butch” Sampson, 66, of Landenberg, died Monday, Oct. 5, at Seasons Hospice in Newark, Del. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Kenneth J. Sampson and Mabel Baker Sampson Trent. Butch was a self employed truck driver. He enjoyed working on cars, going to car shows and being with his family and friends Butch is survived by two sons, Christopher W. Sampson and…