Monthly Archives: September 2016

Natural Lands Trust racing to save open space

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The expansive ChesLen Preserve in Newlin Township will be the site of Natural Lands Trust's Third Annual ChesLen Chase for Open Space.

As pastures continue to be swallowed up by developers, Natural Lands Trust is inviting the public to run for preservation at the Third Annual ChesLen Chase for Open Space on Saturday, Oct. 22. Proceeds from the event will benefit the 1,263-acre ChesLen Preserve—one of the largest private nature preserves in southeastern Pennsylvania, according to a NLT press release. Runners of all ages and abilities are…

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Arts center hosting back-to-school bash

The Darlington Arts Center in Concord Township invites the community to its Third Annual Back to School Arts Party on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. The party will celebrate music, art, dance, and drama and will include performances and exhibits from Darlington’s professional teaching artists, plus a collaborative community art project, according to a Darlington press release. “This fun event is a…

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Newlin Grist Mill to host fall fest

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Colonial activities will set the tone for the annual fall festival at the historic Newlin Grist Mill on Oct. 1.

In an area of suburban sprawl and modern technology, a respite of 18th-century simplicity and open space will enable the public to step back in time on Saturday, Oct. 1. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the historic Newlin Grist Mill will host its annual Fall Harvest Festival, an event full of family-friendly activities. This year’s festival will feature nearly two dozen different demonstrations of…

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Work to begin on Burnt Mill Road bridge

After nearly 2½ years, construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, Sept. 26, to replace the Burnt Mill Road bridge over a branch of the Red Clay Creek in Kennett Township, PennDOT announced. The bridge was closed on April 25, 2014, after a bridge inspection determined that the steel beams had deteriorated beyond the point where it could safely carry vehicular traffic, a PennDOT press…

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Helicopter museum celebrating 20 years

Calling all helicopter enthusiasts: The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) will mark its 20th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5 until 8 p.m. This event at one of the world’s only all-rotorcraft museums promises to enlighten and entertain, recognizing past industry accomplishments and introducing new museum additions, according to an AHMEC press release. AHMEC’s history dates to 1993 when “spurred by the…

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Roadwork for week of Sept. 24

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Sept. 24 through Oct. 1. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Route 82 in Kennett Township between Knoxlyn Farm and Marshalls Bridge will close on Wednesday, Sept. 28, weather permitting,…

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Monarch migration is cause for celebration

The Delaware Nature Society is inviting visitors of all ages can celebrate one of nature’s great wonders: the great Monarch butterfly migration. The Monarch Migration Celebration, a free, public event, will be held on Saturday, Sept 24, from noon to 4 p.m. at the DuPont Environmental Education Center, 1400 Delmarva Lane in Wilmington, according to a Nature Society press release. The event is part of…

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Delco man sentenced for child pornography

A 30-year-old Delaware County man received a state prison sentence of 14 to 40 years for child pornography possession and criminal use of a communications facility. Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Judge James F. Nilon, Jr. imposed the sentence on Patrick E. Alpaugh of Upper Chichester on Friday, Sept. 23, said a press release from the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office. Delaware County Det.…

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Chadds Ford’s Sheppard named Fair Queen

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The Queen and her court, from left are, Caroline Kinsley, alternate queen, Eva Sheppard, queen, Madison Cialini, princess and Olivia Mitchell, alternate princess.

Eva Sheppard was named Fair Queen for the 92nd annual Unionville Fair, but the news came as a bit of a shock for the 17-year-old from Chadds Ford Township. “I had no idea that a girl with pink hair could pull this off,” she said after the pageant Thursday night. “I did this just because I thought it would be a fun experience, but I…

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The Human Resource: Bereavement leave

Often employers forget that employees are people too. It sounds funny, I know, but when you are an asset and resource of a business you are needed to perform a role that adds value to the organization in the delivery of products or services The reality that you are also a mother, father, son, daughter, sibling, loved one, or cherished friend can be lost in…

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In Kennett Twp., appetite for sustainability

Sustainability pervaded a three-hour Kennett Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, the board heard feedback from members of the Kennett Township Planning Commission on a proposed large development ordinance, presentations from members of the township’s Sustainable Development Office, and suggestions for business zoning changes. The latter segment also responded to an unspoken question about the sustainability of the audience with the distribution…

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