April 23, 2014 - Chadds Ford Live

CFES principal retires unexpectedly; school board director announces resignation

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on April 23, 2014

***Update: A message sent to parents on April 24 said an interim principal has been named for Chadds Ford Elementary School. Tom Tobin starts Monday morning, April 28.*** Chadds Ford Elementary School Principal Mark Ransford retired unexpectedly effective immediately. His retirement was announced and voted on during the April 21 School Board meeting. District Director of Curriculum and Instruction John Nolen and current Hillendale Elementary…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on April 23, 2014

Read more about the article Conservancy doubles down on tree planting

The Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art has been digging a lot of holes the past few years, 25,000 to be precise. And the folks there are planning to dig another 25,000. On April 19, the conservancy planted its 25,000th tree as part of a reforestation project along the Brandywine Creek Watershed. Volunteers planted 650 trees along the creek in Downingtown near the intersection of…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 23, 2014

Read more about the article Around Town April 24

• It was “Ladybug, ladybug, fly away home” for preschoolers at Chesterbrook Academy in Chadds Ford Township on April 22. In honor of Earth Day, the kids,with the help of teachers and staff, released an estimated 4,500 ladybugs into the environment. Amid the squeals and giggles were the occasional “eew,” but mostly the kids expressed joy and fascination. (See photos) • The Kennett Area Senior Center…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 23, 2014

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet April 24: Sugar

Hi, I'm Sugar. I'm a 2-year-old spayed female terrier mix. I get very excited to see people and I give nice doggy kisses. I like to dine alone and a home with no cats will work best for me. Because I'm still a young gal, I would benefit from additional training as well as exercise and socialization. A home with experienced dog owners and with…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on April 23, 2014

Read more about the article Photo of the Week: Faded Memories

An old farmhouse, empty for years. What would they say if the walls could talk?

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 23, 2014

• Two people were injured in a traffic accident in which one motorist was driving the wrong way on Route 1. Police said Sotiraq Gjergo, 50, of Drexel Hill, was driving north in the southbound lane of Route 1 near Thornton Road when he struck an oncoming vehicle. Gjergo and the other driver were injured. The second driver was taken to Riddle Memorial Hospital for…

Posted by Press Release on April 23, 2014

The Board of Directors of the Chadds Ford Historical Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadia Barakat as executive director. Nadia has been serving as the Society’s Media and Office Manager for the past two years and brings an outstanding set of academic, business and development skills to our organization. In addition to her degree in Management, she has attained professional certification in…

Posted by Press Release on April 23, 2014

A new health discount program for Chester County residents was presented during the April “On the Road” meeting of the Chester County Commissioners in Parkesburg. Jeanne Casner, Director of the Chester County Health Department, provided the Commissioners with details of the program that allows citizens to save money on medical discounts and savings to manage their family’s health and wellness. The program is provided by…

Posted by Annette Reyman on April 23, 2014

Read more about the article Free Your Space: Grab the reins of your to-do list

Do you make lists? I do. Grocery lists, packing lists, party-planning lists, to-do lists…my list of lists goes on and on! Sometimes, even with the best of lists, it can feel like time is galloping out of our control and we are merely trying to stay on the horse that is our crazy schedule – never mind the style points! When it comes to lists,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 23, 2014

Wilmer B. Powell, 79, of Chadds Ford, died Saturday, April 5, at St. Francis Hospital. Wilmer was born in Dilworthtown, on May 9, 1934, son of the late William and Emma Powell. Wilmer retired in 1998 after 45 years as a vice president from Wilmington Trust Company. He served on the NFSOC Executive Board of the American Bankers Association 1987-1991 and served on the ABA…