September 8, 2016 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Gallery owner faces child porn charges

A 54-year-old Kennett Square entrepreneur known for giving back to the community is facing criminal charges.

Olen M. Grimes Jr., an active member of the Longwood Rotary who operates My Polished Salon and Artworks Fine Arts & Crafts in Kennett Square, was arrested on June 30 and charged with offenses that include child pornography, invasion of privacy, and endangering the welfare of children. Grimes waived his preliminary hearing on Aug. 1 and remains free after posting $15,000 cash bail, according to court records.

“Olen Grimes is a good man, as evinced by his many years of dedicated philanthropy within his community,” said his attorney, Peter E. Kratsa. “The historical allegation against him, whether true or not, is contrary to his character.”

Kratsa said he would be working with the District Attorney’s Office “in an effort to resolve this matter in a mutually-agreeable manner.”

Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said that any suggestions from the public that Grimes got special treatment because of his community service background were inaccurate. “He did not get preferential treatment,” said Hogan, adding that he did not know anything about Grimes until questioned by a reporter.

According to the criminal complaint, last November Grimes asked an associate to pick up a video camera located in a filing cabinet at the Artworks gallery in the 100 block of South Union Street. Grimes was unable to retrieve the camera himself because he had suffered injuries in a car accident.

The delivery person viewed a suspicious file, made a copy of it, left the video camera at Grimes’ home in Lincoln University, and took the copy to Kennett Square police. The recording depicted Grimes hiding a camera in a bathroom and then surreptitiously filming two teenage girls in his care as they each got ready to take a shower, the complaint said.

Kennett Square Police Lt. William T. Holdsworth said the case was turned over to the county because the county detectives typically handle forensic examinations of electronics and there was no evidence that the illicit taping had occurred in the borough.

When Grimes saw that the video camera had been returned, he sent a text to his associate: “Not me, I swear it, I loaned the camera to one of the girls,” blaming the recording on the girl’s boyfriend, the complaint said.

On April 21, county detectives interviewed one of the victims, who said she was 13 or 14 at the time and did not consent to the video. Grimes was interviewed on May 12 and admitted that he had transported the girls to a concert at Montage Mountain in Moosic Borough five to six years ago. He said he set up the illicit recording in a hotel bathroom in Moosic, the complaint said.

An online profile describes Grimes as a past Marine Corps corporal, a former car salesman, and a 10-year volunteer firefighter. His listed goals include giving back to society. “Joining the Longwood Rotary Club was and is a great way to give back, and I enjoy it very much,” he wrote.

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Kennett Township puts focus on clean water

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The health of area waterways dominated the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7.

Kennett Township Supervisors Whitney S. Hoffman (from left), Richard L. Leff, and Scudder G. Stevens listen to a request from The Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County to improve groundwater filtration through riparian buffers. — Kennett Township Supervisors Whitney S. Hoffman (from left), Richard L. Leff, and Scudder G. Stevens listen to information from The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County regarding riparian buffers.

After about a half-hour of discussion, the supervisors voted to pledge a $50,000 match for a $50,000 grant from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources that The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County hopes to secure.

“I think it’s a very important project,” commented Township Manager Lisa Moore.

If the conservancy wins the award to establish and replenish riparian buffers, four areas of the township would be targeted: Bucktoe Creek Preserve, Barkingfield Park, the Parrish Trail, and the New Leaf Eco-Center. Gwen Lacy, TLC’s executive director, said she hoped the grant would be the first of many.

Lacy said the four areas, which will impact about 20 acres, were chosen because they are all controlled by the township or the conservancy and won’t require permission to access. Adding native trees and shrubs to riparian buffers – the land surrounding waterways – is regarded as one of the best ways to protect and improve creek water quality. Lacy said she hoped the sites would also serve as demonstration areas, showing residents what they can do in their own backyards.

Another environmental agenda item involved a presentation from Matt Sabo, chairman of the township’s Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) a group that works with the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to promote conservation.

Sabo said the committee did research on the health of the township’s waterways and learned that the assessment data, which is 20 years’ old, shows an annual decrease in volume for the township waterways. A projection for the east branch of the Red Clay Creek generated the most concern, showing a 22 percent net withdrawal by now.

County standards indicate that losses aren’t considered problematic until they reach 25 percent, Sabo explained; however, the numbers from two decades ago don’t reflect recent activity. For example, the Yeatman tract well will soon become operational, and a number of high-density residential developments hooked to Kennett’s public sewage system will increase groundwater withdrawals. No new spray irrigation fields are planned to offset that loss, he added.

To determine whether the township should be taking steps to reverse the downward trend, Sabo said the committee recommended updating the numbers, and the supervisors agreed to have Moore get estimates.

“I want to thank you and the EAC for taking on this challenge,” said Supervisors’ Chairman Scudder G. Stevens.

In her report, Moore reminded residents that the public presentation on the results of the economic development study for the Kennett region would be held on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the American Legion building in downtown Kennett Square.

Moore said the township was looking for volunteers to assist with “Rock the Park,” a fundraiser for Anson B. Nixon Park. It will be held in the park on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 2 to 7 p.m.

She also presented the township’s six-month 2016 financial report. It can be viewed by clicking here.

Supervisor Richard L. Leff said he appreciated the “rate of return” on some of the township’s investments. Stevens said the township’s Business Advisory Committee, which is chaired by Bill McLachlan, deserved credit for assisting the township with its finances.

Supervisor Whitney S. Hoffman noted that while police costs have risen this past year, the increase in the size of the police department seems to have been well-received by residents. Hoffman said she has received many positive comments from neighbors.

“That’s good to hear,” Police Chief Lydell Nolt responded.

In other business, the supervisors approved a $207,356 bid from Eagle Contractors to stabilize the collapsing banks of the Marshall Bridge, and Moore said she expected work to begin in about a month to correct a failing stormwater basin at the Granite Ridge subdivision.

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Borough fest to spotlight mushroom mecca

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An effort to showcase the fun in fungi will take center stage this weekend in downtown Kennett Square.

Mushrooms of all types and sizes will be on display in Kennett Square this weekend.

For the 31^st year in a row, the Mushroom Festival is expected to attract thousands to enjoy the ambiance of “The Mushroom Capital of the World.” That distinction stems from the fact that Southern Chester County boasts the largest concentration of mushroom-growing operations in the country. Together, they produce about 65 percent of the mushrooms consumed in the U.S., according to The Mushroom Festival’s website.

“We are all very excited to have a beautiful weather weekend ahead of us,” said Kathi Lafferty, the festival coordinator, noting that Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate for the rain-or-shine event. “We will take the heat over the rain any day.”

The festival dates back to 1986, when a small group of shroom enthusiasts decided to celebrate the region’s leading cash crop. They organized a one-day event that was two blocks long. Over the years, the festival has appropriately mushroomed, now stretching more than a mile with culinary events, growing exhibits, contests, children’s entertainment, musical performers, and more.

In addition, nearly 250 vendors are expected to offer a dizzying array of mushroom merchandise. A potpourri of dining specialties will run the gamut from grilled portabellas to mushroom ice cream, and fungi will provide the inspiration for items ranging from sculpture to clothing.

Fun Gus, the Mushroom Festival's mascot, will help kick off the 2016 festival during Friday night's parade. — Fun Gus, the Mushroom Festival’s mascot, will help kick off the 2016 festival during Friday night’s parade.

This year’s festival will kick off at State and Willow Streets on Friday, Sept. 9, with a community parade starting at 6 p.m. followed by dining and dancing in the street. It will continue on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New this year, the Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off will serve as a qualifying event of the World Food Championships. The theme for both events is breakfast. The cook-off will start at 10:30 a.m. in the Special Events Tent. After judging at 11:30, the winner will receive a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships in Alabama and a chance to win prizes up to $100,000.

Another culinary challenge will occur at 3 p.m. on Saturday when the National Fried Mushroom Eating Championship takes place in the Special Events Tent. The contestant who devours the most fried breaded mushrooms in eight minutes will win a $700 prize. The world record remains at 11.5 pounds, set in 2014. A new twist for this year will be the crowning of the first-ever local champion. Amateurs who live within a 15-mile radius of Kennett Square are eligible for the title, which comes with a $200 prize.

Once the Street Fair closes on Saturday evening, the Special Events Tent will open for a special Christine Havrilla and Mason Porter concert. To purchase tickets, which are $20 and include admission to the festival, click here.

On Sunday morning, the Mushroom Run and Fun Gus Walk along the Red Clay Creek will begin at 8:30 a.m. The Soup and Wine Event will occur in the Special Events Tent at 11 a.m. as guests vote for the best mushroom soup in the region and sample the area’s local wines. Mushroom judging in the Special Events Tent starts at noon, and the mushrooms will be sold starting about 2 p.m.

Other returning festival favorites include the Growers’ Exhibit, the Cute-as-a-Button (Mushroom) Baby Photo Contest, and the Painted Mushroom Silent Auction. The proceeds from this year’s photo contest – the winner is determined by the image that collects the most pocket change – will benefit the Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.

The Mushroom Festival is an all-volunteer organization whose proceeds are distributed to a wide variety of charities and organizations benefiting the residents of Kennett Square and the surrounding communities. From the 2015 festival, $85,000 was given back to the community in the form of Mushroom Festival grants to 47 local nonprofits. In total, the festival has given more than $805,000 back to the community since 2000, according to its website.

The mission of The Mushroom Festival, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) corporation), is to promote the mushroom, educate consumers about the health benefits of mushrooms, and to promote tourism in Southern Chester County, all while financially supporting local and regional charities through a grant process. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit http://mushroomfestival.org/the-festival/.

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No decision on loop road, assisted living

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It will be at least another month or two before Chadds Ford Township Supervisors make decisions on a plan for the loop road or a proposal for an assisted living facility in the township. And if one of those decisions is a negative, the matter could go to court.

Supervisors’ Chairman Frank Murphy said the reason for waiting is that “We want to get it right.”

The Hillman Drive extension would connect Routes 1 and 202 through The Henderson Group-owned Chadds Ford Business campus.

The current plan for the loop road, also referred to as the Hillman Drive extension, is a proposal by The Henderson Group, the owner of the Chadds Ford Business Campus at Routes 1 and 202. The road would cut through that property — from Route 202 to Route 1 — and the plan has been discussed in the township — in Planning Commission and supervisors’ meetings, for a year.

While many, if not most township residents, want to see Hillman Drive extended to connect with Route 1, residents of the Estates at Chadds Ford object to some of the details. Specifically, they object to the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Hillman and Evergreen Place, their lone way in and out of their development. They also object to a driveway that would allow residents of Painters’ Crossing Condominiums to access Hillman Drive from Evergreen.

Murphy said he could see Evergreen becoming “a clogged nightmare.”

One resident said during the Sept. 7 supervisors’ meeting that having the roundabout at the base of Evergreen would be like eating a fine meal with a cork in the mouth.

During the course of the past year, Henderson has revised the plans several times to accommodate resident concerns. One of those changes included moving the access point for Painters’ Crossing to a driveway that connects with Evergreen behind an already existing office building.

A roundabout to control traffic flow is proposed for the intersection of Evergreen Place and Hillman Drive. Residents of the Estates at Chadds Ford fear the circle would cause a traffic jam and pose a problem for them getting into and out of their development. Evergreen Place is their only pint of ingress and egress.

Traffic engineer Matt Hammond said Henderson looked at other locations, but the grade was too steep at one point. Steep grading and a stormwater basin prevented another location from being used and that having traffic cut through an office building parking lot isn’t a safe option.

Part of the concern for residents of the Estates is that their portion of Evergreen Drive is steep. They have complained that it’s dangerous when ice and snow covered, that there have been numerous accidents with vehicles sliding down the slope.

John Mastriana, president of the Estates Homeowners’ Association, said the plan would be more amenable to residents if Evergreen could be made safer.

Additionally, he said, incorporating speed bumps and stop signs on Hillman would be an improvement.

Hammond, however, said stop signs would cause backups. In addition, while some — including Murphy — want the proposed roundabout moved from Evergreen Place to Dickinson Drive, the planned location would be a safer and more efficient means for people entering and leaving the Estates.

Supervisor Noelle Barbone asked whether Henderson would be willing to help to somehow improve the safety of Evergreen.

Henderson President Brian Coyle said yes to that concept, while Ross Weiss, Henderson’s attorney for the project, reminded the board that while Henderson owns part of Evergreen, from the proposed driveway down to Hillman, the unsafe area of Evergreen is owned by the Homeowners’ Association.

Clark Hoffman, president of the Painters’ Crossing Condominium Association, said there needs to a compromise on the local level, otherwise PennDOT would come in, use eminent domain and build whatever type of road extension it wants.

After two-and-a-half hours of review, Murphy said the board was not ready to vote on preliminary approval of the plan.

Weiss said he saw no reason for any delay, that there’s no reason for his client to re-engineer a plan that has already been reviewed by Delaware County, the township fire marshal and engineer and was recommended for approval by the township Planning Commission.

He said Henderson would take the matter to court if the board denied approval.

The board has until Oct. 31 to give it’s decision, according to township Manager Amanda Serock.

Other business

A proposal for an assisted living facility on Route 202 will have to wait another month before the board votes on the matter.

Ed Morris wants to build the four-story, 88-unit facility on Route 202, just to the south of Summit Drive at the former site of C Harry B 4 U Buy.

The township amended its code to allow for such a use last year, but conditional use approval is required.

Supervisors held a second session on the hearing before the start of the Sept. 7 board meeting, but continued the proceedings to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 27.

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Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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Lindsay C. F. Scott of Unionville

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Lindsay C. F. Scott, 87, of Unionville, died Monday, June 20, at her residence. She was the wife of Edgar Scott Jr. with whom she shared 68 years of marriage.

Born in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of the late William S. and Lillian Wood Febiger.

She was a fox hunter and she raised thoroughbred yearlings for sale.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Edgar Scott, III of Centreville, one daughter, Mary F. S. Remer of Villanova; one sister, Ethel F. Coles of Manchester, Mass., and two grandchildren.

Her Memorial service will be held at 4: p.m. Wednesday, a Oct. 5, at the Unionville Presbyterian Church, 815 Wollaston Road (Route 82 & Wollaston Road) in East Marlborough Township.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Cheshire Land Preservation Trust, P.O. Box 983 , Unionville, PA 19375-0983

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home of Kennett Square.

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Kenneth Scott of Unionville

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Kenneth Scott, of Unionville, formerly of Moorestown, N.J., died Sunday, Sept. 4, after a long illness. He was 69. Born in Kearny, N.J., and was the beloved husband of Paula and cherished father of Allyson (Christopher) Donato and Melissa (Christopher) Teal and grandfather to Judah and Micah Teal. He was the son of the late John and Agnes Scott (nee Irwin), brother to Eileen and Elizabeth; beloved nephew of the late Jean and Sheldon Yasner and the late William Irwin.

Kenneth Scott graduated from Rutgers University in 1969 and received his law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1973. He was admitted to the bar in both Pennsylvania and New York and early in his career, he was both an assistant district attorney and a New York State Senate Counsel.

He had a long and distinguished career with the firm of Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman and Dicker, serving as senior counsel and managing partner of their Philadelphia office, and he handled significant legal matters for more than 35 years with particular emphasis on work for the London market. He oversaw numerous reinsurance matters for London insurers and was U.S. Counsel in 2005 and 2011 to the London Market Property Reinsurance Committee for claims involving hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma and the Japanese tsunami.

Kenneth Scott treasured the time he spent at his home in Brigantine, N.J. Horse-racing and all equestrian events were of particular interest to him as well as the holidays he took with his family to England and Europe. He was an avid reader of biographies of Winston Churchill and the mysteries of Sherlock Holmes.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 at Unionville Presbyterian Church, 812 Wollaston Rd Kennett Square, PA 19348. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with a service following at 11.

Memorial contributions can be made to New Vocations, Racehorse Adoption Fund: http://www.horseadoption.com/make-a-memorial-donation/

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home of Kennett Square.

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Freddie Lee Hampton Jr. of Avondale

Obituaries

Freddie Lee Hampton Jr., 39, of Avondale, died suddenly Sunday, Sept. 4.

Born in Newark, he was the son of the late Fred L. Hampton who died in 2003 and Deborah (McLimans) Hampton of Avondale.

Freddie was a 1995 graduate of Avon Grove High School. He attended Hagerstown College where he played baseball.

He was an intake technician driver for Bowling Green for the past year. He loved to pick up the patients and help begin the process of their road to hope. He was a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan and especially loved the Eagles and game day. He adored his nieces and nephews and loved spending time with his family and his dog “Moe.” Growing up he enjoyed racecars and motorcycles.

Survivors include in addition to his mother, his maternal grandmother Grace Cox of West Grove; his maternal grandfather John McLimans and wife Donna of Nottingham; his paternal grandfather Warlo Hampton and wife Ollie of Mountain City, Tenn.; four sisters, Shelly Harrison and husband Charlie of West Grove, Julie Lawson and husband Curt of Avondale, Kathie Hampton of Coatesville and Samantha Hampton of Oxford; and nine nieces and nephews, Matthew, Lexi, Emily, Savanna, Brittany, Carleigh, Jeffrey, Jason and Jaxson.

You are invited to visit with Freddie’s family and friends from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116,) 250 W. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. His life celebration service will follow at 6 p.m. Interment will be held privately. Contributions in his memory may be made to Kacie’s Cause, 232 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA. 19348. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com.

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Around Town Sept 8

Along the Ford

• Chadds Ford Days is this weekend, Sept. 10 and 11. The annual colonial fair is one of the major fundraising events for the Chadds Ford Historical Society, helping the society to maintain its historic properties such as the John Chad House and the Barns-Brinton House. The event offers fun activities from colonial demonstrations, tours of our historical homes, war re-enactors, local music and much more. There will also be more than 60 vendors from the area offering various items such as artisanal foods, craft beers, clothing, and handmade crafts. Relive history with family, friends and dogs right in Chadds Ford. Admission is $10 for adults; children and CFHS members are free.

• The 31^st annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival is Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 and 11. Enjoy your time in the Mushroom Capital of the World with tasty mushroom foods and mushroom-inspired art from nearly 250 vendors lining the mile-long Street Fair. New this year is the Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off, a qualifying event of the World Food Championships. The winner of the Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off will win a Golden Ticket to compete in the World Food Championships this November. Details, schedules, a brochure, and map are available on the Mushroom Festival website: www.mushroomfestival.org. For more information call 610-925-3373.

• The Sept. 11 ceremony at the Brandywine Battlefield Park begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. There will be a Remembrance Prayer offered by the Rev. Marcos Almonte of Brandywine Baptist Church, comments from state Rep. Stephen Barrar, and a musket salute offering military honors to the fallen. Admission is free and there is plenty of free parking. The ceremony is in honor of both the Sept. 11, 1777, Battle of Brandywine and the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Steel tridents from the World Trade Center after 9/11, before some of them were moved to Coatesville where they originated. — Steel tridents from the World Trade Center are shown after 9/11, before some of them were moved to Coatesville, where they originated. Photo by Robert O. Williams

• The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum will once again host “Coatesville Remembers September 11.” The museum is the trustee of the largest collection of World Trade Center steel artifacts from 9/11 outside of New York City. The program will be held on the grounds of the National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum, on South First Avenue and Business Route 30, from 1 to 2 p.m. There will also be bell-ringing during the hours of 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., to mark significant times during 9/11. Dan O’Deens, a 9/11 first responder, will keynote the rain-or-shine event, and area lawmakers are expected to address the audience. The Lukens Band will provide a musical backdrop, and the mansions will be open for tours during the day. Refreshments will be served courtesy of Wegmans.

• It’s “Septemberfest” at Plantation Field from Sept. 15 through Sept. 18. The three-day event features 225 horse and rider teams — including 2016 Olympians from the U.S. and Canada. Events include dressage, jumping and a county fair. For more information and tickets, go to http://plantationfieldhorsetrials.com/index.php/attending-the-cic.

• Chadds Ford Gallery presents “Scarborough Days – Another Visit To Scarborough Fair,” an exhibit of original art, signed limited and giclee editions available of Paul Scarborough. The exhibit’s opening night is 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16. It continues through Sunday, Oct. 2. There is no admission fee. Born in Delaware in 1944, Scarborough, a former draftsman and self-taught artist, died from melanoma on Feb. 2, 2014. His body of work covered decades, depicting his favorite spots in Chadds Ford, Wilmington and fishing with friends on the Delaware Bay. Those familiar with his art knew to look for a little red cardinal that he included in all his work.

• Sept. 24 is the day to put on your dancing shoes as the Sanderson Museum presents the Sanderson Square Dance at Thornbury Farm, 1256 Thornbury Road in West Chester. The doors open at 1 p.m. Music is by The Dixie demons. There will be live dance calling and a tour of the historic farm. The cost is $25 per family, $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Tickets are available at the door or online at www.thornburyfarmscsa.com or www.sandersonmuseum.org

• The Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services in collaboration with Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems will host a free Narcotics Overdose and Prevention and Education Community presentation on Monday, Sept. 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Chester County Government Services Center, located at 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19380 in the 3rd floor cafeteria. The session will include facts, statistics, and pertinent information to the current drug overdose epidemic; a panel discussion for questions will follow. For any questions, contact NOPE Chester County at 484-444-0412 or Dana.Rachko@holcombbhs.org.

• The first annual Westtown Day, a festival celebrating Westtown Township’s past, present, and future, will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakbourne Park & Mansion (rain date is Sunday, Sept. 18). There will be games, Civil War re-enactors, great food, and music. It is a day that is sure to have something for everyone. Be sure to bring your family, friends, and neighbors, but please leave your pets at home; some activities, such as the firing of muskets and a petting zoo, could be disturbing to them.

• During the month of September, Mala Galleria in downtown Kennett Square will be donating 20 percent of the proceeds of all original paintings to The Kennett Flash. The artwork of Ellen Catanzaro will be featured for the month. The gallery is located at 206 E. State Street. The Kennett Flash is a nonprofit, performing-arts organization in downtown Kennett Square that operates an all-ages, stage-centered, café-style listening room showcasing professional national, regional, and local music, comedy and more.

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Adopt-a-Pet Sept. 8

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Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, Sept. 12. Not ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start.

ALPHIE

Hi, my name is Alphie, and I am a stunning 3-year-old tuxedo cat who arrived at the Brandywine Valley SPCA as a stray. I’m a bundle of love and affection and would love to find a family with whom to enjoy life. I love nothing more than to be pet and cuddle up next to you. I have tested positive for FIV, which comes with certain restrictions that must be met. I am neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations. If you want a cat that will greet you with happiness each day, then you must meet me.

MIL

Hi, my name is MIL, and I arrived at the Brandywine SPCA after abandoned. Well, their loss is your gain. There are simply not enough superlatives to describe how wonderful I am. I have a wonderful personality and I am so very loving. I love to be held, I love to be petted and I just love people. I am interactive and social and would fit in amazingly well with all households. Don’t waste any time coming to meet me- because I am looking for some new BFFs and I bet that could be you.

BERTIE

Hi, my name is Bertie and I am a gorgeous 7-year-old orange tabby who arrived at the Brandywine Valley SPCA as a stray. I’m a sweet, friendly girl who is living harmoniously with other cats at the shelter. I enjoy attention but also enjoy quiet time lounging in my bed or by the window watching the world go by. I’d love to have a family to call my own and people to love- so please come meet me.

BENNY

Hi, my name is Benny and I am an adorable 3-year-old terrier mix who arrived at the Brandywine Valley SPCA as a stray. I’m a bit of a comedian who will keep you amused with my wonderful personality. I’m a big headed snuggle bug who loves to huddle up under some cozy blankets. I’m just a goofball with a lot of energy who gets super silly playing with my toys. I am housetrained, super sweet and an oh-so playful dog looking for a family to call my own. I am neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccination, so I am ready to go home with you.

TERRY

Hi, my name is Terry and I am a 2-year-old terrier mix with the coolest pair of ears you would ever see. I arrived at the Brandywine SPCA as a stray and I am neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations. I love dogs and people and wouldn’t mind living with both! I love to cuddle and be by your side. I love to play with toys and will drop them so you can play too! I love to go for walks as well as run around in the backyard. I am a fast learner and have been working on my commands in a foster home, but I am back and am looking for my forever home, could that be you?

PENNY ROSE

Hi, my name is Penny Rose and I am a 1-year-old boxer/cur mix who arrived at the Brandywine Valley SPCA as a stray. I was in pretty bad shape health wise when I arrived at the shelter, but thanks to great medical care and love in a foster home, I’m all better. I’m a sweet, friendly girl who loves people. I also get along with other dogs, so definitely bring your dog to meet me. I’m spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations, so I am ready to go home with you now. I know we will become fast friends and have loads of fun for the rest of our lives. Come on down to the shelter and introduce yourself.

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