• The May Concord Township
Board of Supervisors’ meeting has been rescheduled for May 10 due to the lack
of a quorum for a May 3 meeting. The 7 p.m. meeting will include a hearing on
the proposed Solar Energy Ordinance, according to Township Manager Robert
Willert.
• Chuck McGroarty, of Comfort Home & Hearth, a new member
of the Chadds Ford Business Association, told his fellow members about his
business. He said alternative fuels— anything from wood chips to cherry pits—can
be used in a variety of heaters. Consumers can recoup their investment in three
to four years.
Another member, Jane Brydon, of The Cottage Small Dog Daycare, told members she now has a weekly
radio show on the Widener University radio station WDNR. The show, at 7:30
p.m., is Dog Talk with Jane and Gracie. Gracie is Brydon’s 9-pound Chihuahua.
• The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said that lane
restrictions are scheduled on Baltimore Pike at Route 52 in Kennett Township,
Chester County, through May 13 for electrical conduit installation. Baltimore
Pike will be restricted weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work is part of a
$15.4 million project to relocate Route 52 between Route 926 and Route 1 in
Kennett, East Marlborough and Pennsbury townships, Chester County. Construction
is expected to finish in September, 2012.
• The Chadds Ford Historical
Society will hold its 2011 Spring Exhibit opening on Friday, May 20, “Wood,
Woods and Wood Workers.” This exhibit looks at the woodlands and trees of
Southeastern Pennsylvana and how people have used these resources. Chadds Ford
Tree Service is our presenting sponsor. The exhibit continues through December
3. Some of the items displayed in the exhibit are a collection of historic
woodworking tools from a 6-foot two-man tree saw to axes, augers and a
collection of products, puzzles, art and utility items all made from our
trees. The Historical Society will be hosting a cocktail reception
sponsored by Victory Brewing from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information call
610-388-7376 or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
• The Friends of the Rachel
Kohl Library will host local author, Priscilla Clement, Tuesday May 10 at 2
p.m. in the Rachel Kohl Library Community Room. Clement’s first novel, “Blood
on the Path,” is set in the picturesque Victorian resort community of Eagles
Mere, PA. Dr. Clement is the author of numerous articles and several books on
various aspects of the history of children and of welfare and poverty in the
U.S. She is Professor Emeritus of History from Penn State and taught for almost
40 years at the local Brandywine Campus. Registration for the event is
available in the library or by calling 610-358-3445.
• Iron Workers Bank is
holding a customer appreciation day on Wednesday, May 11. To commemorate the
day, each branch will have a meet and greet with IWB employees, including
refreshments and a give-a-way. Each branch will also feature a 32” flat screen
TV raffle. The raffle will be held at the end of the day on May 11.
• The Mill at Anselma, a
National Historic Landmark, celebrates all things spring on Saturday, May 14,
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Mill will feature a demonstration of the historic
art of wheat weaving. Wheat weaving and plaiting dates back to the 1500s,
when it emerged as part of the traditional harvest celebration. Expert
weaver Linda Beiler, author of the book “Wheat Weaving and Straw Art,” will
show visitors how to make their own straw art and other uses for wheat around
the home.
Admission to the Mill at Anselma is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for
children ages 4-17. Children under 4 are free. The Mill is located
on Rt. 401 (Conestoga Road), ½ mile west of Rt. 113 in Chester Springs,
PA. For more information, contact the Mill at Anselma at 610-827-1906,
email info@anselmamill.org, or
visit www.anselmamill.org.
• The combined Unionville and
Pocopson Elementary School choruses will perform during the pre-game
entertainment at the Wilmington Blue Rocks game on Sunday, June 5. Tickets are
still available. Discounted Unionville ticket orders are due this Friday May 6.
A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the PTO. All performers need to
purchase a ticket. Any questions please call Kim Robb 610-347-6780 or Karen
Miller 610 347-0105.
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