August 10, 2016 - ChaddsFordLive.com

3 days of potentially dangerous heat predicted

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The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the area from noon on Thursday, Aug. 11, through 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13.

Heat index values of 100 to 105 are to peak from 2 to 5 p.m. each afternoon of the heat warning, with the highest values predicted for both Friday and Saturday. However, a few isolated thunderstorms could bring temporary relief.

The National Weather Service said the excessive heat might continue on Sunday, Aug. 14; therefore, the warning could be extended. The warning means that prolonged, dangerously hot temperatures are likely, creating the threat of heat-related illnesses, especially for the elderly or those with chronic conditions such as lung or heart disease.

Those working outside and other heat-sensitive individuals are urged to take precautions by drinking plenty of fluids, wearing lightweight clothing, taking frequent rest breaks, remaining in air-conditioned rooms and staying out of the sun when possible. Make sure to avoid leaving children or pets unattended in vehicles; car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.

Emergency officials also recommend checking on elderly relatives and neighbors. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved immediately to a cool, shaded location. Finally, officials want to remind residents that heat stroke constitutes an emergency and that 911 should be called.

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Op/ed: Don’t change Station Way Road

Opinion

The Chadds Ford Village Plan is a wonderful and visionary major improvement to our community. As with many large plans such as this however, what may seem practical and a good idea, may have real problems when implemented.

When the idea was proposed to change the direction of travel on the one-way Station Way Road to the opposite direction, I looked at it with an open mind. I soon concluded that the extreme negatives of changing the direction of travel would have on my business and the safety and inconvenience of the community, that we needed to rethink this. I have expressed my opposition to this part of the plan verbally and now feel the need to put it in writing, so that it is out there for all to see and discuss. I feel the group working on the Village Plan hasn’t understood the severe consequences that changing the road direction would cause myself, other local businesses and the community as a whole. I do however see why they think it could be advantageous to the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum and I guess that is why this road change is still being pursued in the plans.

My business very much relies on customers being able to do business here easily and safely. By taking away the side Station Way, exit, which currently allows my customers to easily and safely go south or north on Baltimore Pike as well as north on Creek Road, my customers would face dangerous and inconvenient options. My northbound customer would have the choices of merging onto the busy, high speed highway from one of my Baltimore Pike openings, or having to go right on Station Way, left on Hoffman’s Mill, (dealing with a potentially dangerous stop sign at the Creek Road intersection, with the increase in traffic) turning left onto Creek Road and then finally turning right onto Baltimore Pike. My northbound Creek Road customers and my Southbound Baltimore Pike customers would be so inconvenienced and be put into so much more of a dangerous situation, that they would quickly choose to go elsewhere to do business. I suspect the consequences of this road change would cause severe and permanent damage to my business.

The other businesses, and their customers, on Station Way Road and in the Post Office complex, would be severely affected by this change also. I have spoken to many owners and supervisors of these places and they are in agreement with me on this. Even the relative calm, convenience and safety of the current traffic flow for the residents of our community would be affected by this.

I see no advantages to changing the road direction, and I am requesting that the members of the Chadds Ford Village Plan reexamine this proposal and I am asking for the Chadds Ford Township Supervisors to deny any traffic direction changes on Station Way Road. I would be happy to meet with and discuss anything to do with this problem.

Jim Leader
Leader Sunoco Service
Chadds Ford

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Chesco commissioners win state posts

Local News

The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) held elections at its 130th Annual Conference in Carbon County this week and two Chester County commissioners won leadership posts.

Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone was elected second vice president and Commissioner Michelle Kichline was elected treasurer at the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania’s annual conference.

Harlan Shober, a Washington County commissioner, became the 2017 president of the association; Dennis Stuckey, a Lancaster County commissioner, was elected first vice president; Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone became second vice president; and Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline will serve as treasurer, a CCAP press release said.

Chester County Commissioners’ Chairman Terence Farrell was elected as one of seven district representative to the CCAP board. Farrell will represent District Five. The terms for all the elected posts will begin on Jan. 1, the release said.

CCAP is a statewide nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. CCAP members include county commissioners, council members, county executives, administrators, chief clerks and solicitors. CCAP strengthens the counties’ abilities to govern their own affairs and improve the well-being and quality of life for every Pennsylvania resident, the release said.

It also advocates for favorable state and federal legislation, programs and policies on behalf of counties. Founded in 1886, CCAP is an affiliate of the National Association of Counties. For more information, visit www.pacounties.org.

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Gerard “Bib” D. Troilo West Grove

Obituaries

Gerard “Bib” D. Troilo, 91, West Grove, died Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Christiana Hospital in Newark. He was the husband of Christine E. Paisley Troilo, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage.

Born in Collingswood, N.J., he was a son of the late Joseph and the late Eleanor Troilo Teti. Mr. Troilo served our country in the Navy during WWII.

He was general superintendent of the General Motors Boxwood Plant, retiring in 1985 after 38 years of service.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, boating, carpentry, and managed his own crops including fruit trees and grapes. He loved Phillies baseball and was a member of the Old Timers baseball hall of fame in Kennett Square. He was a 38-year member of the Avon Grove Lions club.

In addition to his wife Christine, Bib is survived by two sons, Joseph D. Troilo (Pauline) of Avondale, and Gerard S. Troilo (Cathy) of Wilmington; one daughter, Cynthia T. Zerillo (James) of Bear; two brothers, Frank Troilo (Hazel) of West Chester, and Nicholas Teti (Anna) of Kennett Square; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Garrett Michael in 1975, and two sisters, Nancy Schiavone and Eleanor Peacock.

You are invited to visit with Bib’s family and friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-869-2685) 200 Rose Hill Rd. West Grove, PA 19390. An additional viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday Aug. 11 at Assumption BVM Church 300 State Rd. West Grove, PA 19390. His Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Kennett Square. Contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market St. Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106 or the Avon Grove Lions Club 600 Baker Station Road West Grove, PA 19390. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com

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Police Log Aug. 10: DUIs, assault

Police

• State police from the Avondale barracks arrested an Oxford man on Saturday, July 23, at 12:31 a.m. for suspected DUI. Police said Jeffrey W. Sargent, 41, was stopped on East Baltimore Pike in Kennett Township.

• On Tuesday, Aug. 2, at about 11:30 a.m., officers from the Westtown East Goshen Regional Police Department stopped a commercial motor vehicle transporting automobiles for an equipment violation in the 1400 block of West Chester Pike in East Goshen Township. During the stop, a strong odor of marijuana was detected, and police said they determined that the driver, David Chris Ahiawodzi, 34, of New Castle, Del., was under the influence of a controlled substance. Ahiawodzi was arrested and charged with driving under the influence while operating a commercial motor vehicle along with possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.

• State police from the Embreeville barracks said they stopped a speeding, silver 2016 Ford Fusion on Route 100 near Green Hill Road in West Goshen Township on Saturday, July 20, at 2 a.m. Police said they found the driver, Christopher J. Hickey, 28, of Thornton, impaired and arrested him for DUI.

• On Tuesday July 26, at 7:01 p.m., New Garden Township Police were dispatched to the 600 block of Hillendale Road for a physical domestic. Officers made contact with the victim who said Peter Barrow, 55, of Landenberg, choked her after an argument. Officers observed marks on the victim’s neck consistent with her statement. Barrow was taken into custody and arraigned on charges of aggravated and simple assault, disorderly conduct, harassment, resisting arrest, terroristic threats and public drunkenness. He was transported to Chester County Prison after failing to post $50,000 cash bail.

• Police said they cited Antonio Fuentes-Cano, 54, of West Grove, for public drunkenness on July 28. According to the report, Fuentes-Cano was lying in a grassy area near the railroad tracks just west of the shopping center on Scarlett Road in New Garden Township. There were two open bottles of liquor with him, police said. He was released to a family member.

• Police in New Garden Township said they cited Ernesto Castaneda, 46, of Toughkenamon, for public drunkenness after finding him walking with a staggered gait at the intersection of Newark Road and Willow Street in Toughkenamon. Castaneda had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person and appeared heavily intoxicated, the report said. He was also turned over to constables on an outstanding warrant. The incident happened on July 31 at 6:58 p.m., police said.

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