Janie W. Hudler, 84, of Avondale, died Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Pocopson Home. She was the wife of Harold Hudler, who died in 2004, and with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.
Janie W. Hudler
Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Roy Wallace and the late Mary Lou Vannoy Wallace.
Janie was a machine operator at NVF, Newark, retiring after more than 40 years of service.
She was a member of the Kemblesville United Methodist Church.
Janie enjoyed crocheting, gardening, shopping, going to church and being with her family.
She is survived by one son, Harold N. Hudler Sr. and his wife Susan of Avondale; two daughters, Loretta Sturgis and her husband Jim and Debbie Terry and her husband Louie, both of Landenberg; three grandchildren, Stephanie Folk and her husband Gary, Harold N. Hudler Jr, and his wife Colleen and Melissa Terry; two great-grandchildren, Kyle Folk and Brandon Hudler.
You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, and again from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Avondale Presbyterian Church, 420 Pennsylvania Avenue, Avondale. Her Funeral Service will follow at11. Burial will be the Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.
Chadds Ford Township Republican Party loyalists mingle prior to the start of the party’s luncheon at Brandywine catering on Saturday.
While this year’s elections are mostly uncontested local affairs, Chadds Ford Township Republicans urged party members to get the vote out in November. According to township Supervisors’ Chairman Frank Murphy, it’s “difficult” to run as a Republican.
“It’s become increasingly difficult time to be a Republican running for office, and we all know it,” Murphy told the group during the party luncheon at Brandywine Catering Saturday. “We’ve been successful in the past, but we have to work extra hard to make sure, not just Noelle, Linda and Joe win, but that our county candidates win. There’s a real effort out there to put people who aren’t qualified into county positions.”
He told fellow Republicans to talk to their friends to make sure they vote on Nov. 7. “Please, stretch yourself out a little bit. Get your friends and neighbors who might not consider voting this time because there’s not much on our ballot. Please, make sure they get out and vote the Republican ticket.”
Supervisor Noelle Barbone, running for re-election this year, talks with Chadds Ford resident Ron Coates.
In Chadds Ford, Noelle Barbone is running uncontested for re-election for township supervisor. Other local GOP candidates this year are Valerie Hoxter for tax collector, Joe Pileggi for auditor, Susan Dunwoody and Linda Jensen Henry are running for judge of elections for the two voting districts, and Katharine King and Gail Force are running for inspector of elections in the two districts.
“Noelle Barbone has, since taking her seat on the Board of Supervisors, developed a great working relationship. She’s dedicated to the health, safety and welfare of this township,” Murphy said. “We’re doing everything we can, every day, to preserve the quality of life in this township.”
He went on to say that doing so is a difficult job at times. “Sometimes it’s an uphill struggle. Sometimes there are things that happened in the past that we’re trying to deal with every day but, what’s on my mind, Noelle’s mind and Samantha’s [Samantha Reiner, supervisors’ vice chairman] is the quality of life in Chadds Ford.”
For her part, Barbone echoed some of Murphy’s concerns. She reflected on the election two years ago when she was voted into office for the remaining years of Keith Klaver’s term and now, running for a full six-year term.
“When I ran two years ago, I had an opponent, and I would wake up in a cold sweat thinking, what if I lose. Now I wake up in a cold sweat, without an opponent, thinking, what if nobody comes out and votes,” she said.
She also said she never realized how much work is involved in being a supervisor but is gratified at her accomplishments so far.
Among those accomplishments, she said, were having a vision workshop, hearing the application for the Hillman Drive extension, known as the loop road, “zoning and text amendment battles” and advancing the Walkable Chadds Ford project.
“Just thinking about that this morning was overwhelming,” she said.
Barbone added that her pet project is being the liaison to the Walkable Chadds Ford committee and that she is excited and proud of the committee’s vision.
“I’m here today because I’d love to have our vote so I can continue the Walkable Chadds Ford project over the coming six years. I would love to finish it out,” Barbone said, adding, “We need your vote to help keep our party strong.”
A home on East Marshall Street in West Chester showcases a backyard oasis on Chester County Day.
Uncommon items such as an antique dental chair, Emmy Awards, and an “Indian” door combined with near-perfect weather to entertain guests of the 77th Annual Chester County Day, the longest continuously running house tour in the country.
An antique car enhances the ambiance of this 1810 residence on Dorlan Mill Road in Downingtown.
This year’s popular fundraiser for Chester County Hospital — held annually on the first Saturday of October — commemorated the institution’s 125th anniversary. Founded in 1892, the hospital has far exceeded its humble beginnings as a 10-bed dispensary in West Chester’s Marshall Square Park, a short distance from its current location.
In keeping with that milestone, the 2017 tour included a diverse sampling of homes in the Marshall Square area of West Chester Borough, enabling ticket-holders to park once and stroll through nearly a dozen residences. Another 14 homes in the northwest quadrant of the county required drives through scenic swaths of East Brandywine, Honey Brook, Wallace, East Nantmeal, West Nantmeal, and Warwick townships.
For Sam Stretton, a West Chester lawyer, the 2017 Chester County Day satisfied a longtime curiosity about one three-story residence in the 200 block of East Biddle Street. Built in 1836 as a boarding school for boys, it was later converted into a residence and surrounded by an imposing, ivy-covered brick wall.
“I’ve always been fascinated by that house and wondered about its history,” Stretton said.
According to local lore, a previous owner constructed the wall to ensure the safety of his children following the high-profile Lindbergh baby kidnapping in 1932.
A charming sitting area is one of several places to enjoy a Warwick Township home painstakingly built in 1978 as a Colonial reproduction.
“It more than met my expectations,” said Stretton of his tour through the home. “We’re so lucky to have this opportunity in such a wonderful town with so much rich history.”
His wife, Jean Stretton, a West Chester physician, quickly added that the opportunity could not occur without the generosity of the homeowners, a sentiment shared by the fundraiser’s organizers.
For seven hours, many owners of the host homes – those undaunted enough to stay on the premises – witnessed well over a thousand visitors’ traipsing through their living quarters. Some were even repeating the experience to highlight dramatic changes they had made since their previous showing.
John Ciglar and Patrick McCoy, who own a 1917 house on East Marshall Street with an enchanting garden and an extensive collection of original art, are veterans of the event. Ciglar couldn’t recall whether they had participated three or four times before. “It feels like four,” joked McCoy.
Ciglar said they enjoy the fact that sharing their home for a day can provide long-lasting help to others; plus, the deadlines motivate them to complete their renovation projects. Visitors to the home benefited from the pair’s support of another worthy cause: Children’s Beach House, a Delaware-based nonprofit that serves disa
One of the more popular stops was this estate on Warwick Furnace Road in Warwick Township, dating back to the 1700s.
dvantaged children.
“We bought most of the artwork at Plein Air Brandywine Valley,” Ciglar explained, referencing the nonprofit’s upcoming annual fundraiser at Winterthur.
Debbie Hess, one of Chester County Day’s co-chairs, said the auxiliary greatly appreciates area residents’ willingness to participate. She said this year’s Chester County Day, which opened with its traditional foxhunt, aspired to offer “something for everyone.”
In the past, only historic homes garnered the spotlight; however, in recent years, the tour has included modern residences that pay homage to history as well as some signature contemporary abodes.
“One of our goals is always to keep uncovering hidden gems, finding things to intrigue tour-goers and keeping the experience fresh,” said Hess.
Chester County Day has also expanded its ticket offerings, adding VIP status several years ago for those who doubled their donation. This year’s accompanying perks included a gourmet boxed lunch from Montesano Bros. Italian Market & Catering as well as access to an exquisitely-renovated 1859 Italianate-style residence on the west side of Marshall Square Park.
But experiencing a quirky diversity of views – as well as an occasional traffic jam – was open to all ticket-holders.
A platform offers a sweeping view of the pond surrounding a residence on Conestoga Road in East Nantmeal Township.
Among the offbeat sights was the forbidding-looking antique dental chair displayed in an 1810 Downingtown residence, appropriately owned by a dentist. It elicited a fair share of good-natured grimaces.
The so-called “Indian” door gracing a 1700-era Warwick Township residence featured a metal insert designed to thwart flaming arrows while three Emmys, ensconced atop a cabinet in a sleek 2007 East Brandywine home, fueled some intrigue. The volunteer docent said two of the statues came from the TV art and design work of one of the homeowners. When asked about the third one, she apologized: “I have no information about that one.”
In sharp contrast, some of the other stops provided an abundance of information, especially two that featured real-estate flyers. Lyons Run Farm, a 32-acre property in East Nantmeal Township, is selling for $4.3 million and includes a meticulously-restored residence with additions from the 18th to the 21st century; an inviting, restored springhouse; and a large pond.
Another option for prospective buyers: a 62-acre estate on Warwick Furnace Road in Warwick Township. With a $2.6 million price tag, it boasts a main house that dates back to the 1700s as well as a carriage house and barn.
Those coveting their neighbors’ houses but lacking such deep pockets periodically consoled themselves with inspirational ideas or information on accessories. One woman was delighted to learn that a lovely horticultural display in front of a West Chester residence featured a planter from Agway. “I will be going there,” she said.
Built in 1890. this stately Victorian on East Biddle Street is known as the John Craven mansion, named for the early 20th-century novelist who once lived there.
The Women’s Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital organizes Chester County Day, which has contributed $5 million to the hospital, the fastest growing medical facility in the region. Throughout the day, many of the hundreds of volunteers repeatedly thanked visitors for supporting the hospital. This year’s proceeds will fund expansions and renovations to the hospital’s Newborn Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Hess said numbers from the 2017 Chester County Day won’t be available for a couple of weeks; however, preliminary figures suggest that sales will exceed the typical attendance of 2,500.
“When the weather cooperates, that really helps bring people out,” said Hess.
Other vital components include the stable of volunteers and willing homeowners. “It really does take a village; it was an incredible team effort,” Hess said.
And because Chester County Day requires so much advance preparation – from selecting venues to preparing promotional materials – members of that team won’t have much time to savor this year’s success.
“We’re meeting next week to begin work on next year,” said Hess. “We need to talk about the feedback we got from tour-goers, what worked, and what didn’t while it’s still fresh in our memories.”
E-cigarettes are considered smokeless since they produce a vapor instead of smoke
While it is general knowledge that smoking cigarettes is bad for you, many Americans still continue to smoke. In recent years, e-cigarettes have been introduced and marketed as a healthy alternative to conventional cigarettes. There is a belief that smoking e-cigarettes can be less dangerous than smoking regular cigarettes.“While e-cigarettes are tobacco-free, there is evidence that they contain other harmful chemicals and still exposing the user to nicotine,” says Rima Himelstein, M.D., an adolescent medicine specialist at Crozer-Keystone Health. “Some studies show that toxic compounds including formaldehyde have been found in e-cigarette cartridges.”
What are E-cigarettes?
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are battery-powered devices designed to look like cigarettes and provide nicotine. Conventional cigarettes involve tobacco being lit up and inhaled because it naturally carries nicotine. In e-cigarettes, nicotine is also inhaled but in the form of a liquid mixed with flavorings and other chemicals. This mixture is heated in a liquid cartridge into a vapor, which can then be inhaled.
E-cigarettes are considered smokeless since they produce a vapor instead of smoke. This form of smoking is known as “vaping.”
What are the Health Effects?
While cigarettes and e-cigarettes have some differences, they both are ways to inhale nicotine.
“Depending on the brand, each cartridge is designed to produce 250-400 puffs, about the same number of puffs as from one to two packs of tobacco cigarettes,” says Dr. Himelstein.
Getting addicted to nicotine can lead to a number of health problems. While not all e-cigarettes contain nicotine, most do. When you stop using nicotine, you can go through withdraw symptoms including getting agitated or depressed.
“The health concerns that come with e-cigarettes go beyond an addiction to nicotine,” according to Dr. Himelstein. “Studies have shown some e-cigarettes to carry formaldehyde and diacetyl – chemicals that can cause cancer and lung disease.”
Formaldehyde is a chemical known to cause cancer in humans. Diacetyl is a chemical that can cause inflammation in your lungs that blocks small airways. This is known as bronchiolitis obliterans or “popcorn lung.”
Are E-cigarettes a Way to Quit Smoking?
There are currently no FDA approved e-cigarettes that can be used to quit smoking. While smokers sometimes turn to e-cigarettes to reduce their intake of nicotine, this can sometimes have the opposite effect.
“E-cigarettes are a way for nonsmokers to be introduced and become addicted to nicotine. This could then cause them to try nicotine in other ways such as chewing tobacco and traditional cigarettes,” says Dr. Himelstein. “For smokers, vaping can cause them to draw out their addiction to nicotine longer than if they just stopped smoking altogether.”
This can be especially dangerous for kids. A recent study published in Tobacco Control Journal suggests adolescents may be more likely to smoke conventional cigarettes after trying e-cigarettes. Researchers found that among teenagers who had never smoked, the use of e-cigarettes was a strong indicator they would try a conventional cigarette within a year.
Whether or not e-cigarettes can be considered a gateway to smoking, it does put a person at risk to exposing their lungs to harmful chemicals and getting addicted to nicotine.
“The FDA does not currently support any e-cigarette as a safe and effective way to quit smoking,” says Dr. Himelstein. “Smokers should talk to their doctors about proven tools such as medications and strategies that can help them to stop smoking.”
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