August 31, 2016 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Barnard’s Orchard saved from development

As expected, The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County announced on Wednesday, Aug. 31, that the funds needed to preserve Barnard’s Orchard in Newlin Township for future generations have been raised.

Barnard's Orchard, a beloved Newlin Township destination, has been saved from development. — Barnard’s Orchard, a beloved Newlin Township destination, has been saved from development.

An announcement from the conservancy said that in just one short month, the community came together to support the $901,000 initiative.

“We would like to give a giant thank you to all of those who donated or pledged gifts and spread the word,” the announcement said. “We could not have gotten this far without you.”

The funding gap closed this past weekend when Brandywine in White, a pop-up gala held to benefit area nonprofits, helped TLC reach its target. This year’s event was held at Chadds Peak Farm in Pennsbury Township.

“With over 350 tickets sold, this beautiful event was the final push we needed,” the announcement said, expressing special gratitude to its organizers: Elizabeth Roche and Vince Moro.

The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) worked with the Barnard family to place an agricultural conservation easement on the 74-acre, family property, which was established in 1862 and has become a community mainstay through its orchard and farm store. Conserving the property will ensure that the lands remain in active agriculture in perpetuity and eliminate the possibility of future development, the announcement said.

Gwen Lacy, TLC’s executive director, applauded the news. But she also pointed out that more work needs to be done. She said several other area farms are currently threatened by development, and she hope the momentum would continue. To learn more, visit http://tlcforscc.org.

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Delco observes Overdose Awareness Day

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In observation of International Overdose Awareness Day, Delaware County Council spotlighted the county’s Certified Recovery Specialist program that attempts to connect people struggling with addiction to treatment.

Delaware County Councilman Dave White (second from left) joins members of the county’s Certified Recovery Specialist team, showing off their “Not One More” bracelets in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day. — Delaware County Councilman Dave White (second from right) joins members of the county’s Certified Recovery Specialist team, showing off their “Not One More” bracelets in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day.

“The tragedy of overdose is far too frequent in today’s world, but what we need to stress is that overdose is preventable,” said Councilman Dave White. “In Delaware County we are very proactive in the fight against heroin and prescription drug abuse. As part of our efforts, we want to let people know about our Certified Recovery Specialist program. We want people struggling with addiction – or their families — to reach out, connect with a Certified Recovery Specialist, and get into treatment.”

In April, the Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health launched the CRS program that connects overdose survivors with treatment. The program is funded through a state grant.

“Reviving an overdose victim with Narcan [a drug designed to revive victims who are overdosing on heroin] is critical, but it’s only one step. The next step is to connect that person with treatment and breaking the cycle of addiction. That’s the only way to save lives,” White said.

Specialists work with emergency rooms, police, crisis centers, physicians and families to reach people who recently survived an overdose. They offer treatment referrals, support services and information on insurance and treatment options. The program is free.

Since the program started in April, the specialists have engaged and outreached to over 350 people, including overdose survivors.

According to some reports, seven people die every day in Pennsylvania from drug related causes. Not known are the number of persons who overdose but survive.

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Stroud to explore global impact of Costa Rica

Arts & Entertainment

The Stroud Water Research Center is hosting a free science seminar on Friday, Sept. 9, with a husband and wife duo who have been studying tropical biodiversity for decades.

Dan Janzen and his wife and research partner Winnie Hallwachs will lead a lively talk about conservation at the through biodiversity development at the Stroud Water Research Center. — Dan Janzen and Winnie Hallwachs will discuss conservation through biodiversity development at the Stroud Water Research Center.

Tropical ecologist Dan Janzen and his wife and research partner Winnie Hallwachs will lead a lively talk about conservation through biodiversity development, and why what happens in Costa Rica matters to the rest of the world.

Janzen, a biodiversity conservationist with 63 years of field experience, has published 522 scientific papers and books, all focused on the interactions of tropical animals and plants, and for the past 31 years, on their permanent in-situ conservation as well. He is the DiMaura Professor of Conservation Biology at The University of Pennsylvania, technical advisor to Área de Conservación Guanacaste, a member of the U.S. and the Costa Rican National Academy of Sciences, and a world-level authority on the taxonomy and biology of tropical caterpillars.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments, and the lecture will begin at 7 p.m., followed by A Q&A that ends at 8:15, according to a Stroud press release. Pre-registration is requested here.

Based in Chester County since 1967, the Stroud Water Research Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater through global research, education, and watershed restoration. It is located at 970 Spencer Road in Avondale. For more information, call 610-268-2153, ext. 288, or email jprovinski@stroudcenter.org.

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3 accused of Puerto Rico-based, ID-theft ring

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Three men were charged in connection with a Puerto Rican-based, identity-theft ring, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Luz Ramos-Correa, 39, of Landisville, Pa., and Marta Ruiz-Correa, 28, and Julian Ruiz-Acosta, 58, both of Penuelas, Puerto Rico, were charged by an indictment that was unsealed on Wednesday, Aug. 31, with conspiracy and fraudulent transfer of an identification document; Ramos-Correa was further charged with aggravated identity theft and fraudulent possession of five or more identification documents, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger said in the release.

The defendants – all family members – fraudulently obtained birth certificates and U.S. Social Security cards belonging to U.S. citizens residing in Puerto Rico. They then sold these identification documents for profit to buyers in Pennsylvania and Puerto Rico, the indictment said.

If convicted of all charges, Ramos Correa faces a mandatory-minimum term of two years in prison, a maximum statutory sentence of 82 years’ incarceration, a fine of up to $1,500,000, a special assessment of $700, and three years of supervised release; Marta Ruiz-Correa and Julian Ruiz-Acosta each face a maximum statutory sentence of 20 years’ incarceration, a fine of up to $500,000, a special assessment of $200, and three years of supervised release, the release said.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, the Pennsylvania State Police, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Philadelphia Police Department, and PennDOT.

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Police Log Aug. 30: Assault, DUIs, drugs

Police

• New Garden Township Police arrested Cody Foskett, 21, of Wilmington, for possession of marijuana on Aug. 15. A report said police smelled marijuana coming from the car Foskett was driving after making a traffic stop for an equipment violation on Gap Newport Pike. Paraphernalia was also found, police said.

• Erratic driving led police to stop a vehicle on Starr Road in New Garden Township on Aug. 16. Police said the driver, Isaac Walls, 19, of New Castle, Del., was determined to be DUI after standard field sobriety tests were conducted. He was taken into custody and later released pending a court appearance.

• Jose Briseno-Jasso, 28, of Landenberg, was taken into custody on several charges following an assault report, according to New Garden Township Police. According to police, the female victim said that she arrived home late from an out of state visit with family when the defendant confronted her angrily. According to police, she said that when she didn’t respond, Briseno-Jasso punched her in the face, took the victim’s cell phone and walked away from the car. Briseno-Jasso was arraigned and then remanded to Chester County Prison after failing to post the $5,000.00 cash bail.

• A 47-year-old Lincoln University man was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop on Starr Road in New Garden Township at 2:10 a.m. on Aug. 21. Township police identified the driver as Isidro Tapia-Meza.

• On Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 11:08 a.m. in the 400 block of South Broad Street, Kennett Square Police said they detained Matthew Stewart, 31, of Kennett Square, on an outstanding bench warrant and criminal warrant from West Whiteland Township. He was released to constables for transport to Chester County Prison.

• Kennett Square police arrested a 17-year-old female and Carrie Waller, 18, both of Kennett Square, for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 10:23 p.m. in the 200 block of East South Street.

• Roberto Zavala-Zavala, 29, of Kennett Square, was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 4:22 a.m. in the 400 block of West South Street, said Kennett Square police.

• Kennett Square police said they cited Dana Davis, 51, of Kennett Square, for public drunkenness on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 9:45 p.m. at East Maple Alley and Elm Street.

• Kennett Square police cited a 17-year-old female and a 17-year-old male, both of Kennett Square, for underage drinking and curfew violation on Sunday, Aug. 7, at the intersection of South Union and Cypress streets.

• Kennett Square police filed charges of criminal trespass, criminal mischief, and harassment against Kimberly Hilferty, 27, of Landenberg. The charges stemmed from an incident in the 400 block of West Cypress Street on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 1:10 p.m., police said.

• Kennett Square police arrested a 14-year-old male from Kennett Square for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and a 16-year-old male from Kennett Square for possession of drug paraphernalia on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 7:50 p.m. in the 300 block of West South Street.

• On Tuesday, Aug. 16, Kennett Square police said they received a report that sometime between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, a Raleigh, junior-sized, blue, mountain-style bicycle, with straps on the peddles, valued at $100, was stolen from the front sidewalk of a business located in the 100 block of Race Street.

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