One Chrysanthemum has 1,443 perfectly arranged blooms at Longwood Gardens
At Longwood, we take ordinary plants and grow them in extraordinary ways. Nothing showcases this more than the arrival of our Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum. This year, this single plant features 1,443 perfectly arranged blooms, one of the largest ever grown outside of Asia. Come experience this and thousands of other colorful mums grown in extraordinary ways.
Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens through November 19
Chrysanthemum Festival is on view now through November 19.
Garden hours are:
Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday the gardens are open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
William E. Hopkins Jr., 89, of Avondale, died Thursday, Oct. 19 at Twin Pines Health Care Center in Chatham, surrounded by his loving family.
William E. Hopkins Jr.
He was the husband of Frances (Babe) Ruello Hopkins with whom he would have shared 60 years of marriage on the date of his death.
Born at Chester County Hospital, he was the second son of the late William E. Hopkins Sr. and Ruth Hughes Hopkins.
A graduate of Kennett High School, class of 1946, he was a lifelong resident of Chester County.
He was a heavy equipment operator for L.H. Taylor until becoming roadmaster of London Grove Township, retiring in 1999.
He was not only very family-oriented but also very civic minded. He served as president of the Avondale Fire Co. 1993 through 1997 and was “Santa” for many years for various organizations and private parties. He also volunteered at Chatham Acres Nursing Home, now Twin Pines Health Care Center. One year he had a birthday party for the residents and for several years took the residents to the Avon Grove Lions and Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast.
He was Past Grand Knight of The Knights of Columbus, Council 3858, and President of the Avon Grove Optimist Club 1964 and 1965.
In 1992, he was honored as man of the year, by the Avon Grove Lions Club. And in 1994 he was honored by the Chester County Commissioners and received their Community Service Award. Beginning as a recruiter, he was a 40-year member of the Men of Malvern, Chester County Group.
He was a very selfless and caring person and his children and grandchildren gave him much pleasure, especially vacations in Cape May and summer weekends poolside. Sunday was “family dinner day” and many times it was requested he cook his “famous chicken”.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Lisa Pratt and her husband, Kenneth, of Avondale, and a son, William E. Hopkins, III (Skip) and his wife, Wendy Kimmel, of Wynnewood. He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Tyler K. and Conner W. Pratt, and Morgan L. and William E. Hopkins, IV, (Liam). He is also survived by his brother, Robert J. Hopkins, of Oxford, PA.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his younger brother, Kenneth J. Hopkins.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA. His Funeral Service will follow at 11. Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Men of Malvern, 315 South Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355
To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
Margaret T. Ehlich Raday, 98, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, Oct. 19, at Brandywine Senior Living At Longwood in Kennett Square. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Raday who died in 2011 and with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.
Margaret T. Ehlich Raday
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Albert and the late Mary (Bacher) Ehlich.
Margaret was proud to be a bookkeeper in several industries throughout her life, working for the Arthritis Foundation in the 1960s, then Ross Inventories in New Jersey and finally H&R Block. Margaret and her husband, Charles, also dedicated many years of service to the American Legion, Eden-Stanley Post 294, and were recognized with honors for their contributions.
Most important in Margaret’s life was her family. She is survived by her daughter Carol A. Haaf and her husband William of Kennett Square; three grandchildren, Deborah H. Tandarich, William C. Haaf (wife Deborah) and Joel D. Haaf (wife Ya Yung Cheng) and three great-grandchildren, Lauren C. Tandarich, Megan E. Tandarich, and Anjali Haaf. She was predeceased by one brother and two sisters.
You are invited to Margaret’s visitation from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. A ceremony celebrating her life will follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be in Washington Crossing National Cemetery at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 in Newtown. Contributions in her memory may be made to the United Way of Southern Chester County 106 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
As a 30-year resident of Pennsbury Township, licensed attorney and law professor, I would like to offer my perspective on the race for magisterial district judge for our community.
I have reviewed the legal credentials of both candidates and Jane Donze will get my vote.
This is a judicial position. Having tried and argued cases since 1983 and now as a law professor, I know firsthand that experience isn’t just important, it’s essential. Ms. Donze has been representing clients in our courts for over 3 decades and thus has the seasoned judgment and legal expertise required to serve our community in the most informed way possible — to listen to witnesses and apply the rule of law to the facts of the case in a thoughtful and practical manner as each case uniquely requires, both criminal and civil. Further, as a former prosecutor, public defender, and civil litigator, Ms. Donze’s experience is aligned with the important functions of a district judge.
There is no shortcut to wisdom and that’s what we need from our judges. Ms. Donze’s 30 years of vital legal experience represents more than a generation of legal service and equips her to serve our community as District Judge in the best possible manner.
To me, the choice is clear. I am voting for Jane Donze and respectfully urge my fellow citizens to do the same.
Adding avocado to your diet can help keep your heart healthy and help manage your blood pressure.
Avocados are the latest food trend both for healthy eaters and foodies. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans are now eating almost four times as many avocados today than in the mid-1990s. However you choose to eat them, they taste great and have the added bonus of being great for your health.
“Avocados offer a lot of vitamins and nutrients,” says Megan Ramaika, MA, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Crozer-Keystone Health. “They are packed with nutritional value that can give your body what it needs to be its best.”
Along with being nutritious, avocados can be good for your heart and blood pressure, too.
Health Benefits
Avocados have almost 20 vitamins, minerals and nutrients. These include vitamin E, vitamin C, folate, fiber, iron, potassium, and lutein.
“Each of these nutrients can help improve various areas of your health,” says Ms. Ramaika. “Nutrients found in avocados can preserve your bone health, eye health and help to repair cells.”
Avocados can also help keep your heart healthy. While they do contain fat, it is a type of fat known as monounsaturated fat—which is good for your heart. Having a diet that includes a mix of vegetables and fruits that are high in monounsaturated fats can reduce your risk of heart disease.
The nutrient boosting fruit may also help manage your blood pressure. Avocados are full of potassium, which can help keep your blood pressure in check. Eating potassium-packed foods like avocados can help you reach the recommended daily value and fight off the negative impact that salt can have on your blood pressure.
“Plant-based foods like avocados that have a lot of antioxidants can fight cell damage that leads to disease,” says Ms. Ramaika. “People should aim to consume upwards of two and a half cups of fruits and vegetables a day. Aiming to have two-thirds of plant food on your plate each meal is a good way to help reach that goal.”
Eating Avocados Right
With avocados being very popular right now, there are many ways to work in the nutritious food into your diet. One tip, however, is to not eat too much of it.
“While avocados do have a lot of good nutrients, they also have a lot of calories. The recommended serving size is a fifth of a medium avocado (or one ounce) which is 50 calories. A whole avocado is about 250 calories,” says Ms. Ramaika. “Adding avocado to a poor diet will not give you as many health benefits.”
When you buy an avocado, store it at room temperature. Wait four to five days before eating as it will need time to ripen. Be sure to clean any utensils you use to cut open or prepare the avocado to avoid getting bacteria on the fruit. With these tips in mind, adding avocados to your diet can be a tasty way to get great nutrients.
Crozer-Keystone Health System’s physicians, specialists and advanced practitioners are committed to improving the health of our community through patient-centered, quality care across a full continuum of health services. Crozer Brinton Lake is Crozer-Keystone’s comprehensive outpatient care facility in western Delaware County, offering primary care, specialty services, outpatient surgery and advanced cancer treatment.
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