Point-to-Point: windswept, wistful, wonderful

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The spirit and the image of the late George A. 'Frolic' Weymouth looms larges at Winterthur's Point-to-Point.

The winds of change blew through Winterthur’s Point-to-Point on Sunday, May 8, and the strong-willed attendees pushed back. Geoff Rogers, chairman of the Point-to-Point Executive Committee and a Winterthur trustee, said, “This is the first year Frolic Weymouth will not be in front of the carriage parade … Frolic brought the coaches to Point-to-Point and is also responsible for conserving the land around it,” he…

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Thornton Farmers Market to celebrate 10 years

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These friendly alpacas are ready to welcome patrons of the Thornton Farmers Market, which opens for the season on Saturday, May 14.

The Thornton Farmers Market will reopen on Saturday, May 14, with lots of new offerings to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. Donna Wetterlund, the open-air market’s manager, said she is excited about the upcoming season. “We will be featuring something fun each week, like free dog photo portraits, hula-hoopers, yoga on the field, baton-twirlers, farm animals, chair massages, visits from SPCA adoptable animals, wool spinning and…

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Longwood Fire Company bestows awards

Longwood Fire Company honored some of its own at its annual banquet. The Jim McGovern Service Award was given to Andrew Yacka. Also honored were Barry Smith for his 30 years of volunteer service and Chief A. J. McCarthy for his 20 years in the fire service, according to a fire company press release. The Jim McGovern Service Award is named for a dedicated Longwood firefighter…

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Margaret Dickson Hawrylack of New London

Margaret Dickson Hawrylack, 80, of New London, died Wednesday May 5, at her home. She was the wife of Michael W. Hawrylack, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Plum Bridge, Northern Ireland, she was a daughter of the late William and the late Elizabeth (Barry) Dickson. Margaret was a store manager for House of Bargains in Philadelphia for many years.  She…

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Antonio Fazio of Kennett Square

Antonio Fazio, 86, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, May 5, at the home of his niece Sisina. Born in Vaiola, Province of Catanzaro, Italy on October 13, 1929. He was the son of the late Vincenzino and Vincenzina Gallo Fazio. Antonio was a self employed mushroom  grower. He had been in business for 50 years when he retired in 1997. He was member of St.…

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