Delaware County authorities announced the arrest on Tuesday, Oct. 18, of a 23-year-old man on child pornography charges.
Robert J. Parker
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan said in a press release that Robert J. Parker of Havertown faces charges of child pornography possession, sexual abuse of children, and criminal use of a communications facility, all third-degree felonies.
Criminal Investigation Division Det. Kenneth Bellis, a member of Delaware County’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, launched an investigation and executed a search warrant of Parker’s apartment, recovering more than 50 images and three videos of child pornography that depicted children under 12 years of age engaged in sexual positions and acts, including bondage, the release said.
Parker was remanded to the Delaware County prison after failing to post $10,000 bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 20, according to court records.
Joseph M. Matonti, 77, of Peach Bottom, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 16, at his residence. He was the husband of Irene Sandy Matonti, who passed away in 2014, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage
Joseph M. Matonti
He was the son of the late Joseph M. Matonti, Sr. and Carol Pope Matonti.
He was a boilermaker with the Boilermakers Local No. 13 in Newportville and a member of Assumption BVM Church in West Grove.
Mr. Matonti enjoyed carpentry, cabinet making, mechanical work, heavy rigging, which was his specialty, boating, water sports and being with his family and friends.
He is survived by two sons, Joseph M. Matonti III and his wife Deborah of Lewes, De., and Derek M. Matonti and his wife, Lisa of West Chester; two daughters, Irene “Cookie” Shoffner and her husband Stephen of Downingtown, and Roxanne Creshine and her husband Douglas of Peach Bottom; two brothers, Richard Matonti of Naples, Fla. and Frank Matonti of Philadelphia; two sisters, Anna Fitzgibbons and Carol Hofer, both of Levittown; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by one son, Brian Matonti, and one brother, Michael M. Matonti.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 9:30 to 10:30 Friday morning, Oct. 21, at Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road in West Grove. His Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in S.S. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield.
In memory of Mr. Matonti, a contribution may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, 19004.
Anthony L. Di Fabio, 93, of Toughkenamon, passed away on Monday, Oct. 17, at his residence.
Anthony L. Di Fabio (right) is shown with his late wife, Rose Maria Basciani Di Fabio.
He was the husband of Rose Maria Basciani Di Fabio who passed away in 2010, and with whom he shared 63½ years of marriage.
Born in Ardmore, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary Nespoli Di Fabio.
Mr. Di Fabio was a supervisor at the NVF Co. in Kennett Square, retiring in 1986 after over 30 years of service.
He was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church in Avondale, the American Legion and VFW, both in Kennett Square.
He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in the 11th Airborne, 472ndField Artillery Para-Glider Battalion “The Angels”.
He enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, watching wrestling, watching QVC and being with his family and friends.
He is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann Di Angelis and her husband Joe of Toughkenamon; two brothers, Frank Di Fabio of Newtown Square, and Henry Di Fabio of Aston; two granddaughters, Angela and Jo Anne, and her husband Eric; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by one sister, Angelina Di Fabio, and two brothers, Louis Di Fabio and Charlie Di Fabio.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, 8910 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale. His Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m.. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82 in Kennett Square.
In memory of Mr. Di Fabio, a contribution may be made to St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, P. O. Box 709, Avondale, 19311 or to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, 19004.
Mindy Worth Rhodes rides along the perimeter of Crebilly Farm in Westtown Township. Her horseback crusade to preserve the property drew people to the Westtown supervisors' meeting on Monday, Oct. 17.
A heartfelt letter about the joys of childhood horseback riding on Crebilly Farm generated applause in Westtown Township.
Westtown Township is awaiting a conditional-use application from Toll Brothers for a subdivision that could add up to 385 homes.
Although 330-acre property did not appear on the agenda for the supervisors’ meeting on Monday, Oct. 17, the prospect of a Toll Brothers subdivision dominated the meeting, which was attended by more than 30 people.
As announced in late June, Toll Brothers has an agreement of sale for the farm, where the developer hopes to erect up to 385 homes. Bounded by Routes 926 and 202, South New Street, and West Pleasant Grove Road in Westtown Township, the third-generation farm is owned by members of the Robinson family, descendants of the founder of a grocery store that evolved into the Acme chain.
Some area residents have suggested that a subdivision would irrevocably ruin the property’s scenic vistas and historic grounds, which were traversed by Revolutionary War soldiers. They have been using Facebook pages and other approaches to galvanize support for exploring other options that would compensate the Robinsons fairly while preserving the tract.
One of them, Mindy Worth Rhodes, a West Bradford Township resident who grew up in Westtown, was the first to speak. She read a three-page statement that described her upbringing near Crebilly Farm and the joy of getting permission from the Robinsons to ride her horse on their farm.
“As I look back at that time, I realize I was living the truest essence of Chester County: the breathtaking views, the fresh air, the open space, and the freedom and independence it all brought,” she read.
She added that the historic significance of the tract, coupled with the impact on already-congested roads, makes an effort to find alternatives imperative.
“We, the community, should be asking the supervisors, our lawmakers, our county commissioners, and area conservancies to do whatever they can to mitigate the damage that this development would bring,” she said. “What is the cost to prevent this unconscionable outcome? Can government grants and conservancy money be pooled to counter the offer or buy down the development rights?”
Rhodes said she also plans to read her statement at the Westtown Planning Commission, which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the township building. To read the entire statement, click here.
According to historians, Revolutionary War troops traversed Crebilly Farm during the Battle of Brandywine.
The board also heard from Elizabeth Rhein Roche of Kennett Township and Vince Moro of Pennsbury Township, both of whom recently helped The Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County close its funding gap for the preservation of Barnard’s Orchard in Newlin Township through the Brandywine in White fundraiser.
Roche, who works in real estate, suggested that the board should take steps to avoid repeating a scenario that resulted in homes’ being constructed on sacred ground.
According to township records, a dedication ceremony last weekend in a subdivision across the street from Crebilly Farm was canceled at the last minute. Records indicated the neighborhood was built over the Taylor family burial plot, which included the remains of Revolutionary War soldiers Col. Thomas Taylor and his son, Titus. A ceremony to pay tribute to the deceased was planned to include speeches, a fife and drum corps, descendants of the Taylors, and memorial tombstones. However, residents objected to what they felt was the appearance of a cemetery at the front of their neighborhood.
Moro said he has spoken to a growing number of people who would like to see all or part of Crebilly Farm spared from development. He indicated a willingness to work with any person or organization to move that idea forward. He said he set up a “Neighbors for Crebilly” Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/neighborsforcrebilly/?fref=ts to coordinate the efforts of interested parties.
Addressing a question Moro raised about being notified of meeting dates, Westtown Township Manager Rob Pingar said people can go to the township website at http://www.westtownpa.org/ and click on the tab “get email alerts.”
Several audience members said they had experienced difficulty receiving meeting updates, and Pingar said that people could email him if they had problems.
Pingar also accused Chadds Ford Live of falsely reporting that Crebilly Farm was on the meeting agenda, which was inaccurate; however, several members of the audience corrected him. They explained that they attended the meeting to support Rhodes, who had ridden her horse around the township to distribute flyers.
Westtown Township Supervisor Mike T. Di Domenico took time to inform the audience of the development process. He explained that the township has not yet received Toll Brothers’ conditional-use application. When it is submitted, it goes first to the Westtown Township Planning Commission. After the planning commission reviews the application, it makes a recommendation to the supervisors.
Supervisors’ Chairman Carol R. De Wolf likened the supervisors to “the jury” regarding the recommendation from the planning commission.
Crebilly Farms’ rolling hills, waterways and expansive pastureland have been endangered for more than a decade. Failed development proposals included a 2003 assisted-living community and a 2012 apartment complex. Township officials have said that the current proposal is more likely to succeed because it complies with township zoning requirements.
Emily Myers has lived and worked in Chadds Ford for over thirty five years. She founded the parent company of Chadds Ford Live, Decision Design Research, Inc., in 1982. ChaddsFordLive.com represents the confluence of Myers' long time, deep involvement in technology and community.
Myers was a founding member of the Chadds Ford Business Association and currently serves on its board of directors. Her hobbies include bridge, golf, photography and Tai Chi.
She lives with her husband, Jim Lebedda, in Chadds Ford Township.
I would like to address something very near and dear to my heart: the potential loss of 330 beautiful acres and historic land known as Crebilly Farm. My name is Mindy Worth Rhodes. I grew up at 809 General Howe Drive in West Chester. I was born at Chester County Hospital; I graduated from Stetson Middle School and Westtown School. I lived in the big serpentine dairy barn purchased by my late father back in the 1960s and renovated over his lifetime.
General Howe Drive was a dirt road then and the only other house around was the farmhouse to the barn. Our back yard was acres of open field, woods and a creek. As a kid, I’d spend hours alone exploring that space and catching butterflies in a net my father made for me. Our home housed many pets, including my horse, Sir Noble.
When I was about 11 years old, I had outgrown riding around our small farm and decided I needed to expand my roots and nurture my adventurous spirit. After much persuasion, I finally convinced my parents that maybe riding over to Crebilly Farm would be a safe compromise. What I didn’t count on was that my parents told me I had to call up Mrs. Robinson (senior) all by myself and ask for her permission to ride on her land. My parents even had me look her number up in the phone book. Fortunately, the need for new adventure overcame my pangs of nausea. I still vividly recall my conversation with Mrs. Robinson. It was the day she granted my dreams in a single phone call: “Yes Mindy, you may ride on our land. In fact, you are welcome to ride in the pastures with the cows as long as you remember to close the gates behind you.” Wow. I had just won a million dollars.
So ride I did, every chance I had, for the next 10 years. Sometimes, Sir Noble and I would be gone from morning until dark. Occasionally, I’d pack a PB&J and if we got thirsty, we’d drink from the creek. We would race the cars on South New Street and the thrill of shifting my horse into high gear, in order to maintain the illusion of beating the cars, was exhilarating! The cow pastures were vast and hilly with creeks running in between. The terrain made for some very exciting riding, indeed. I recall in particular, a crisp November day, riding bareback when Sir Noble decided to stop at the bottom of the hill instead of jumping the creek like we always did. The sudden, unexpected jolt quickly had me airborne! I flew right over his head and landed in the icy waters! I can still picture him looking at me with the reins hanging off his neck. Needless to say, it was a long, cold ride home in my wet clothes.
As I look back at that time, I realize I was living the truest essence of Chester County: the breathtaking views, the fresh air, the open space, and the freedom and independence it all brought. That grounded me- literally and figuratively. To this day, that independence still serves as my internal compass. Which makes me think about what people love so much about this part of Chester County. I have lived away from here and have moved back. I have come home, if you will. Why? People that live “out here” live “out here” because they value space, peace and quiet. They value privacy. They are here because they value the simple things in everyday living such as a rising moon or the black sky riddled with stars. They value waking up to mist over the fields in the early morning hours and the sounds of crickets and owls at night.
People that live “out here” value the rich history of the sacred land that surrounds us. It is our responsibility and duty to fiercely preserve the countless acres that make up the Brandywine Battlefield, the largest battle of The American Revolution. Imagine that almost 240 years ago, on this very land that we live and drive through every day – was the Battle of Brandywine. The date is Sept. 11, 1777. It’s a steamy Thursday that feels more like July. Women are up early lighting the fireplaces because it’s baking day and the men are out feeding farm animals when an odd, rumbling thunder is heard. As the sound intensifies, people realize in horror what is happening: eight-thousand British soldiers are on their way to surprise our colonist ancestors led by George Washington. Setting fires to homes along the way, they stole cattle, horses, wheat, guns – whatever they wanted. Our men fought and died all over this very land we are practically standing on. Land on Crebilly Farm is land where some of those men gave their lives defending the birth of our nation. The Battle of Brandywine is to the Revolutionary War what the Battle of Gettysburg is to the Civil War. How would it be if we built houses on the battlefield of Gettysburg?
Westtown Township is a very special community-with many historic buildings, natural creek valleys, tree-canopied roads, beautiful homes, vibrant schools and rolling farmland. While Westtown Township has experienced great change over the last decades, the change has been accommodated in a manner that maintains this special character and a feeling of being close to nature. Westtown is worthy of continued special efforts to carefully guide and preserve the most important features of the community. These are not my words, although they could be: This is the mission of the Westtown Township Growth Management Plan.
The problem isn’t that there is a shortage of housing in Chester County. A recent look at Zillow.com shows over 400 housing units for sale in the Westtown-West Chester market. An additional 250+ units are available for rent. I marvel at the irony of the feverish development of Chester County’s open space which in turn, is the destruction of the very reason people are ‘wooed’ to this area in the first place. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. The Westtown Township Growth Management Plan, Chester County Planning Commission, Landscapes2 and the Brandywine Battlefield Protection Plan all state preservation of open space as a goal. If you want to live five minutes from the nearest, grocery store, gas station, drug store, Wawa, gym, liquor store, restaurants and shopping- then go live on the Main Line. “Out here” we don’t mind if no one delivers pizza to our door or that cell-phone reception is spotty.
The Robinson Family, owners of Crebilly Farm, has every right to sell their land. And I would want that same right for myself. We have all benefitted from their beautiful rolling hills for generations. To imagine that exquisite land developed saddens my soul. The pending sale between the Robinson’s and Toll Brothers is contingent upon conditional use approval from Westtown Township Board of Supervisors, which is likely. But that doesn’t mean it’s a ‘done deal.’ We, the community, should be asking the supervisors, our lawmakers, our county commissioners, and area conservancies to do whatever they can to mitigate the damage that this development would bring. What is the cost to prevent this unconscionable outcome? Can government grants and conservancy money be pooled to counter the offer or buy down the development rights?
I rode my horse through the neighborhoods and handed out flyers to raise awareness about this pending sale because I could not donothing. As I mentioned earlier, this pending sale is not a “done deal.” Our soldiers may have lost the battle that day at the Brandywine, but as we all know, they won the war. My hope for you is that you get involved. You cannot do this behind a computer. My hope for you is that you make the commitment and dedicate yourselves to showing up and speaking up at your township meetings. If you do not do this – if you are not physically present and sound your voices in opposition – you may as well be serving Toll Brothers champagne. You may not be able to un-ring the bell between owner and buyer, but you can certainly put the pressure on town officials to find a more comparable balance between open space, development and historic preservation.
You have huge support from the surrounding community. We care deeply and we are here tonight. This pending sale affects all of us. But you, community of Westtown Township – you hold the cards. Voice your concerns about the additional stress this development will cause hospitals, police and schools. Voice your concerns about the increase of traffic that will absolutely affect our back roads and 202. Voice your concerns about the consistently, bad track record of Toll Brothers business, the poor quality of their product and the long-term effects. Call and write to county and state officials and area conservancies. Learn about the Brandywine Battlefield Protection Plan and sensitive habitat that is designated on Crebilly Farm. Put the pressure on your elected township supervisors. Ask to hear from the Board of Supervisors what you can do to prevent such catastrophic and permanent change. And those who turn a deaf ear and a blind eye to land and historic preservation: Vote them out!
The major art event of the week and perhaps the year is a two-fold celebration of contemporary realism in America that starts with the gallery opening at The Somerville Manning Gallery of “Behind The Easel” October 20-November 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Delaware Art Museum’s “Truth and Vision” exhibition opens Friday October 21 for members only 6 to 9 p.m., and continues through January 22 2017. These important art shows were inspired by local internationally renowned realist painter Robert C. Jackson’s 2014 book “Behind the Easel: The Unique Voices of 20 Contemporary Representational Painters” published by Schiffer Publishing house.
The book “Behind the Easel” is an exceptionally well done contemporary art book that follows a very simple formula : Robert Jackson asks each painter the same questions, the questions are answered and superb examples of the artists’ works are presented along with the text. These 20 artists were selected because they all create artwork that was particularly compelling and pivotal to the artistic evolution of Robert Jackson’s own artwork – what a great idea for a book!
If you have ever wanted to understand the mind of the creative artist, read this book. I am an art lover and artist, and for me, every chapter with a new artist’s voice is like opening the cover to a new Outlander book. Each page is full of anticipation and excitement, just without all the sex stuff. It is the perfect artist book. For the past two years, The Delaware Art Museum has been putting together this one-of a-kind show for contemporary realism, showing all twenty artists from Robert Jackson’s book. I have been looking forward to this show for almost two years!
Simultaneous to this unique show, Somerville Manning Gallery in Delaware will be exhibiting these same artists, with their art for sale in their beautiful gallery in Greenville October 20th through November 19. Somerville Manning Gallery shows many of the very best in 20th and 21st Century art, and while every show is stunning, this should be a particular treat. The gallery is located at Breck’s Mill, 2nd Floor, Stone Block Row in Greenville Delaware.
“Take Out” By Robert C Jackson, in the Somerville Manning show
I wish there would be more pairings between exhibitions and galleries; to be able to experience the art on a grand museum scale and also face to face with the ability to actually own it. Robert Jackson described it like this, “Visitors can go the museum to look, and then go put your nose right up to these artists’ works at Somerville Manning. An artist’s dream!”
The majority of the artists in both shows will be at the openings, so this is a great chance to mingle with some of the finest artists in America! Jackson is particularly excited to socialize with this group of artists as “This is like getting to know your favorite rock band! You don’t get to do that too often in life”.
Tom Padon, Director of The Brandywine River Museum of Art, will be opening up the Andrew Wyeth Studio for the artists during their visit. Many of the artists in the book were inspired by Andrew Wyeth’s artworks, so a visit to his studio should be a very moving experience. Padon said, “We are so happy to make the Brandywine available to some of the out of town guests coming for Truth and Vision and as always are supportive of our colleagues at the Delaware Art Museum.” It is great thing to see so many art enthusiasts, galleries and museums collaboratively supporting the arts. Bravo to each of them, but particularly to Robert Jackson for reminding us all that creativity is sparked by inspiration, and we owe a debt of gratitude to all those who have inspired us to push our creative selves.
The Plein Air Brandywine Valley competition has been in full swing all week in various beautiful locations in Delaware and Chester County. Artists from all over the country are painting “plein air” in the Brandywine Valley to have their best pieces selected for a juried show at Winterthur on Friday October 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. Proceeds from this is a highly anticipated annual event go to support the Children’s Beach House in Delaware.
Painters and photographers capture our area in all its different moods, times of day and precarious weather, and it is wonderful to see such landscapes through the eyes of different artists. Admission to the Winterthur show is a hefty $100, but it all goes to support The Children’s Beach House non-profit, and there is plenty of food and refreshments and great art to make it a very special evening for all.
Speaking of plein air painting, accomplished plein air teacher and artist Randall Graham is featured this month in the second art show at the new Gallery 22 in Malvern. The artist reception is October 20th from 5 to 8 p.m. The show runs through November 12th. Gallery 222 has multiple galleries in its building at 222 East King Street in Malvern. Randy’s work will be in Gallery 1, artist Claire Haik and Nicole J. Michaud will be in Gallery 2. It is terrific to see new galleries opening up all over the Brandywine Valley, and a great testament to the creative spirit that abounds in our area.
Lele Galer is an artist who has chaired numerous art shows, taught art history and studio art, public art and has chaired, written and taught the Art in Action Art Appreciation series for the UCFD schools for the past 12 years. She worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and wrote for the Associated Press in Rome. She has been dedicated to Art History and art education for most of her adult life. Lele and her husband Brad own Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square.
Katharine M. “Kate” Kendig, 91, of Glen Mills, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at her home at Maris Grove. She was the devoted and loving wife of Nathan Kendig with whom she shared a wonderful 61 years of marriage before his passing on June 13, 2014.
Katharine M. “Kate” Kendig
Mrs. Kendig was born and raised in Kennett Square, where she graduated from St Patrick’s Grade School and Kennett Consolidated School. She worked at the DuPont Company as a secretary prior to marrying her husband and then as a teacher’s aide at Kennett Consolidated School for a number of years. She was an accomplished vocalist who performed at Longwood Gardens and in her father’s minstrel shows, but her true joy was being a homemaker and raising her three sons. Her Sunday dinners were something that everyone looked forward to.
She and her family spent 30-plus years vacationing in Belgrade, Maine. Upon her husband’s retirement from Camp Kennebec in Belgrade, the Kendigs enjoyed their summers on the coast of Maine where they spent much of their time with family and friends.
Mrs. Kendig is survived by her sons, Kevin (Veronica) of Sarasota, Fla. Terrance (Anna Marie) of Newark, De., and David of Newtown; two grandchildren, David Jr. “Duke” and Devon; and several nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. She was preceded in death by her parents Francis P. and Florence (Leonard) Mundy; her brother Francis “Pete” Mundy; sisters Margaret Chrzanowski and Mary Mundy; sister-in-law Laura (Kendig) Myers; and brothers-in-law John Chrzanowski and Benjamin Myers.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the caregivers at Maris Grove Rose Court and Crossroads Hospice, who had a special bond with Mrs. Kendig.
You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, on Friday, Oct. 21, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street in Kennett Square. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square. Interment will be private.
Contributions may be made in Mrs. Kendig’s memory to Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care, 523 Plymouth Road, Suite 225, Plymouth Meeting, Pa., 19462, or Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.
Even when a Pocopson Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting only lasts half an hour, the Barnard House still looms large.
Pocopson Township Supervisers Elaine DiMonte and Ricki Stumpo review materials during Monday night’s meeting.
Supervisors Chairman Ricki Stumpo and Supervisor Elaine DiMonte said the board had two recent meetings regarding the early 1800s building, a project that has generated controversy off and on since its purchase from the county for $1 in 2008. Supervisor Alice Balsama did not attend the Monday, Oct. 17, meeting.
One of the meetings involved members of the Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC), which plans to occupy part of the former Underground Railroad stop, pursuant to a 2014 lease agreement. Several issues still need to be addressed before KURC can move into the building so no occupancy date has been scheduled, the supervisors said.
The second meeting was held with county representatives, including Commissioners Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone, and Rep. Steve Barrar, R-160. The supervisors explained that it was an informational session to seek the commissioners’ insight regarding options for the building. When it was sold, the county imposed restrictions on the building’s use, including a ban on most rentals.
The Barnard House was originally envisioned as the home of the KURC as well as the township’s offices. However, the supervisors backed off the latter option after renovation costs escalated and three ancillary reports suggested the building’s layout was not suitable for municipal offices. At their Sept. 26 meeting, the supervisors voted to prepare a request-for-proposal for a feasibility study, which is being drafted.
In the meantime, the supervisors said they explained to the commissioners that they want to balance the commitment to preserve the historic building with their responsibility to spare the township’s residents from shouldering an undue financial burden, and they said they would welcome the commissioners’ ideas. To date, approximately $900,000 has been spent on the project, most of it on the exterior.
In other business, the supervisors authorized the township engineer to inspect the work that the township said was needed for the Toll Brothers subdivision, the Preserve at Chadds Ford, to fulfill its obligations to the township. If the work passes muster, Toll will resubmit its offer of dedication, which will appear on the township agenda for a vote, perhaps for the final time.
Another longstanding issue was put to rest with the announcement that a fence on Justin Colella’s property on Bragg Hill Road had been moved 20 feet in compliance with a township directive. The supervisors voted to withdraw a civil action against him.
Stumpo read a note from the township’s Historic Committee, which is overseeing the restoration of the Locust Grove Schoolhouse. Between Founders Day and a pancake breakfast, the committee reported proceeds of $902, which will be used to defray the cost of flooring. Members of the committee have said they hope to complete the project, which has not used taxpayer funds, by next summer.
Finally, the supervisors said thank-you notes were sent to all the people, including the Radnor Hunt, who helped make Founders Day a success.
While presidential politics continues to hog the headlines, the League of Women Voters wants to remind the public of the importance of making informed choices in local races, which often have more impact on individual citizens.
Toward that end, the league is hosting two debates for seats that will impact area residents, and it is hoping for a large turnout.
On Sunday, Oct. 23, incumbent state Sen. Andy Dinniman, D-19, will face off against his Republican opponent, Jack London, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at West Chester Borough Hall.
In the race for the seat being vacated by state Rep. Chris Ross, R-158, GOP contender Eric Roe will debate Democrat Susan Rzucidlo on Nov. 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the West Goshen Township building.
A chimney and fireplace, along with some of the foundation, are all that remain of a former tenant house and artist studio on the Kuerner Farm property. Artist Karl Kuerner said the demolition flushed some black vultures from the structure and now one of them hangs out at his house across the street, “Every day.”
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.
