August 10, 2017 - ChaddsFordLive.com

James R. Badger of Milton, Del.

James R. Badger, 79, of Milton, Del., died Tuesday, Aug. 8, after a long illness. He was the husband of Patricia Badger, with whom he shared 34 loving years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late James Donald and the late Edna (Sheets) Badger. James graduated from the University of Delaware, where he received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He then went on to work in the technology industry as a buyer for Hewlett Packard. He eventually retired from Agilent Technologies.

When James wasn’t working he loved boating, fishing and being on the water in general. He also enjoyed tinkering with items and always said, “I can fix that.” Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling with them as well.

Amidst all the memories, his family and friends will always remember his dry sense of humor, the great amount of patience he had, his laid back demeanor and that he was always the life of the party.

Along with his wife, Patricia, James is survived by his children, James (Donna), Dawn (Ric), Jeff (Amy), and Andrew; his sisters, Dot and Betty; his grandchildren, Niki, James, Rick, Mackenzi, Craig, Candice, Michael, DJ, Sarah, Paul, Samantha, Angela, and Lauren; his three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

James was predeceased by his brother, Bob, and his daughter, Wendy.

You are invited to visit with James’s friends and family from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 W. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11. The interment, following the funeral service, will be at Longwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in James’s name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

To view his online tribute and share condolences with the family, please visit www.griecocares.com.

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New homes planned for Chadds Ford

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A proposal for new homes on Ridge Road in Chadds Ford is now in the mix, but exactly how many there could be remains unknown.

The proposal is for the 32.8-acre area on Ridge at Ring Road. Anthony Dambro owns the property. Engineer Jim Fritsch presented a sketch plan to the Planning Commission for nine new homes in the R-1, 2-acre minimum, Zoning District.

However, there could be more than that should Chadds Ford Township adopt a new Open Space Conservation Design Option. How many more homes that could be built is unclear since the commission members only had a brief, and very general, discussion on the option during the Aug. 9 meeting.

According to Fritsch, the current plan calls for a conventional 2-acre development with no earmarked open space other than what would be on the individual lots. The plan also calls for on-site water and sewer.

But Fritsch added that Dambro is willing to work with the new option, should it pass within a few months to see how that might work. He said a wait of two to three months is acceptable but would not want to wait much longer than that.

Fritsch asked the Planning Commission some questions, specifically if public sewer and water might be available. Township Manager Amanda Serock said there are no sewer lines along that stretch of Ridge Road. She also said there’s no public water there, either.

To that Fritsch said, “Then the open space design probably wouldn’t work.”

The initial draft of the open space development option says the purpose is to provide single-family development options that would work to preserve natural resources and conserve open space.

The option is applicable in the R-1 Zoning District and requires at least 10 acres. At least 70 percent of the designated open space must be undisturbed.

Planning Commission member Tom Singer said it could take about two to three months for the option to be developed and told Fritsch that the application comes at a good time. He said the plan and the option could be developed together.

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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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Adopt-a-Pet Aug. 10

Home and Leisure

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester.

Slim

Slim is a regular at our doggie playgroups at the West Chester location. He’s playful, cuddly, and even knows how to roll over (who says older dogs can’t learn new tricks?) This 7-year old is a big boy with an even bigger heart. Slim’s adoption fee is “pay what you want” through Sunday, Aug. 13.

Ellen

Ellen did a great job as a young mom to her kittens. They’re all adopted now, so she’s ready to get all the love she deserves. Ellen has an exuberant personality and would do well in a home looking for a social, energetic and interactive kitty. We haven’t seen Ellen with other cats yet, but she’s shown signs in the cat room of perhaps preferring to be the only cat in a home. Ellen’s adoption fee is “pay what you want” through Aug. 13.

For more information, go to www.bvspca.org or phone 610-692-6113.

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Around Town Aug. 10

Along the Ford

unnamed — Boyd Martin and his Olympic mount Blackfoot Mystery. (Photo by Jenni Autry.) Plantation Field International Horse Trials are scheduled for Sept. 14-17 at Plantation Field, 387 Green Valley Road.

• On Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 6 p.m., visitors to the Brandywine River Museum of Art can gain insights into Andrew Wyeth’s approach to portraiture during a lecture and conversation presented by Audrey Lewis, curator at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, and Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, associate professor of American Art at the University of Pennsylvania. Lewis will focus on local subjects including Karl and Anna Kuerner and Helga Testorf. Shaw will consider Wyeth’s relationships with models from Chadds Ford’s African-American community. The museum will open at 5:30 p.m., with a reception after the lecture. Admission is $20, $15 for members.

• The Kennett Symphony of Chester County presents Symphony Under The Stars – Love is in the Air, at Longwood Garden’s Open Air Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside at Unionville High School Auditorium. Single ticket prices are $40 in advance, $45 on the day of the concert. Students are $10. Ticket price includes the concert, access to visiting Longwood Gardens during the day on the day of the concert, the post-concert illuminated fountain performance in the new Main Fountain Garden, and free parking. For complete information visit www.KennettSymphony.org or call 610 444 6363.

Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling will perform at the Kennett Flash on Saturday, Aug. 19.

• The Kennett Flash presents Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling with special guest Rich Harkaway on Saturday, Aug. 19. Doors open for the early show at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. show. Doors open for the late show at 9:30. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Tickets are available online at www.kennettflash.org. This performance includes adult themes and language.

• Birmingham Township will celebrate the 240th anniversary of the Battle of Brandywine at Sandy Hollow, the actual location for the heaviest fighting of the Sept. 11, 1777 battle, the largest land battle of the War of Independence. The two-day event is Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17. Admission is free. Festivities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. There will be battle re-enactments, lectures, fife and drum music and lots of food. For more information, go to https://www.brandywine2017.org

• Plantation Field International Horse Trials are scheduled for Sept. 14-17 at Plantation Field, 387 Green Valley Rd. Brand new for this year, Plantation Field has partnered with the Retired Racehorse Project as our beneficiary to showcase the incredible American Thoroughbred. These horses can have successful second careers in other disciplines after they leave the track, and our aim is to highlight their talent and heart throughout the weekend. The Retired Racehorse Project will give a demonstration on Saturday featuring horses that will compete in the Thoroughbred Makeover at the Kentucky Horse Park in October. We will also have celebrity Thoroughbreds like Icabad Crane making an appearance at the event.

• The Neumann University Center for Leadership is providing free programs for open registration. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about real-world practical solutions to help make their companies, families, schools, health care facilities and organizations well informed and equipped with up to date resources. On Sept. 20, the program is Communications Primer: Meet the News Directors and Learn How To Tell Your Story. The speaker will be Eugene Sonn, the audio news director for WHYY. The program runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To register, go here.

• Darlington Arts Center is now taking registrations for fall classes and workshops. Programs include workshops in creative arts and movie making, as well as Mommy and Me craft and pottery workshops. To register, go here.

• State Rep Eric Roe, R-158, announced that a new law set to go into effect Aug. 25 will change the way most first-time DUI offenders are penalized in Pennsylvania. The new law will require most first-time offenders with a blood-alcohol level higher than 0.10 percent to have an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicle. Under the new law, most first-time offenders would be eligible to immediately drive with the ignition interlock without having to wait an entire year. Those who are eligible can petition PennDOT for a new Ignition Interlock Limited License, allowing them to install the device for one year and continue to drive. The law will also apply to drivers who refuse to submit to chemical testing. They will be eligible for early interlock after six months.

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