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Jim “Max” Maxwell Beaver of West Grove

Jim “Max” Maxwell Beaver, of West Grove, died Wednesday, June 6, in hospice at Jenner’s Pond, Jennersville.

Born in Sunbury, he was the son of Marjorie Lorraine (Spitler) Beaver and the late Jim C. Beaver. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one sister, Andrea L. Tidlow and her husband John of Abingdon, Va., and his nephew Graham Tidlow and niece Jillian Tidlow. He was predeceased by one sister, Tamara Jill Beaver.

Max was a member of Avon Grove High School Class of ’69. He graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre. He was an actor, stagehand, stage combat instructor and a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 284.

Max enjoyed theatre, film and telling stories. The trivia of life became high adventure when he told it. He loved history and would have been gratified to know that he died on D-Day. Known as “Jimmy” in his early years, “Jim” and then professionally as “Max,” he was a kind and generous man whose friends were dear to him. He cherished the bonds with family, college roommates, former wife Kate, lady-love Cyndi and his IATSE brothers and sisters.

As per Max’s wishes, his body was donated to science. There will be no funeral. Interment services will be private.

To view his online tributes and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, West Grove.

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A taste of things to come

Business

wine judges 540 — Judges taste homemade winemakers entries

It’s C-O-M-I-N-G. One of Chester County’s favorite neighborhood parties, Twisted Vintner®, returns bigger and better for the eighth year this Thursday, June 14, starting at 6 p.m. at the Concordville Towne Center.

Noelle Barbone “supervises” the taste of wine

To kick off this year’s event, the Concordville-Chadds Ford Rotary Club sponsors held a members’ homemade wine tasting at Pescatore’s Italian Restaurant on Thursday evening. The winetasting is a tradition celebrating Twisted Vintner®’s inspiration—a friendly competition sharing homemade wines. This year there were nineteen reds and eight whites. Ten judges, all either homemade wine makers, wine suppliers, winery owners, or wine aficionados considered the wines for their appearance, aroma, body and taste. The judges will announce their decision at the Twisted Vintner® party.

Besides wine tastings from area wineries—Paradocx, Grace and Penns Wood—for beer lovers, there will be tastings from four area breweries—Victory Brewing Company, McKenzie Brew House, 2SP Brewing Company, and Kennett Brewing Company. Twisted Vintner® will offer food from ten of the area’s favorite restaurants and food providers—Acme, Brandywine Prime, the Concordville Inn, the Meat House, Outback Steak, Bertucci’s, Not Your Average Joe’s, Pescatore’s Italian Restaurant, and the newly re-opened Chadds Ford Tavern.

A hardy silent auction display with a variety of must-win items includes VIP tickets to Eagles and Phillies games, a diamond-studded watch, dinner at seven local restaurants, framed art, guest passes to local attractions, and much, much more. A raffle for the famous “basket wheel barrow of cheer” returns and DJ Joe Gabe is sure to get people up and dancing before the night is over.

Tickets are $60 and available at www.twistedvintner.org. Proceeds benefit the Rachel Kohl Library, Darlington Arts Center, as well as many Rotary Club

programs, including local scholarships, family assistance, and more.

For membership inquiries for the Concordville-Chadds Ford Rotary Club, or for more information, email ccfrotary@gmail.com

About Lora B. Englehart

Lora has a passion for art, gardening, yoga, music and dancing. She continues to research the life of locally born abolitionist and 1998 National Women's Hall of Fame inductee Mary Ann Shadd Cary. She is a dedicated community volunteer, working with the American Association of University Women, Wilmington, DE branch (programs chair), Chadds Ford Historical Society (former board member) and Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art. Lora lives in Birmingham Township with her husband Bill and son Brad. Daughter Erika lives in Pittsburgh with husband Bob and baby Wilhelmina. She is a former French, Spanish and ESL teacher, bilingual life insurance underwriter and public relations coordinator for Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art.

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W. John Hughes of West Grove

Obituaries

W. John Hughes, 72, of West Grove, Sunday, June 10, at the VA Medical Center, Hospice, Coatesville. He was the husband of Edna Briggs Hughes, who passed away in 1998, and with whom he shared 30 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late William J. Hughes and the late F. Miriam Pierce Hughes.

Mr. Hughes was a heavy equipment operator for Page Excavating, Lincoln University, for 33 years, retiring in 2008.

He served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Vietnam.

He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, trains, sitting on his porch, making jelly, going to cookouts, and being with his family.

He was a member of the Atglen Sportsmen’s Club in Parkesberg, and the NRA.

Mr. Hughes is survived by one son, W. John Hughes, Jr., and his wife Nicole of Broadway, Va.; one daughter, Laura Hammond and her significant other, Kenny Sanchez of Oxford; one brother, Harold T. Hughes and his wife Nancy of McVeystown,; one sister, C. Dianne Hylton of West Grove; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Hughes of Landenberg, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Larry E. Hughes and baby Billy Hughes.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, and again from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday morning, June 15, at the at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, 200 Rose Hill Road, West Grove. His Funeral service will follow at noon. Burial will be in the New London United Methodist Cemetery, New London, PA.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com

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Letter: Petition to save Stoneleigh

Opinion

When we began our fight to Save Stoneleigh, we said that we would pursue every option to protect the soaring trees, the grand Olmsted landscapes, and the serenity and magic that is Stoneleigh.

We asked you to help and you responded with remarkable force. The Save Stoneleigh petition has 27,000 signatures, the School District’s inbox has been flooded with hundreds of emails, the streets of Lower Merion and nearby communities are adorned in Save Stoneleigh yard signs, and our voices were loud and clear at the May 21st School Board meeting.

Sadly, the Lower Merion School District still refuses to take Stoneleigh off the table. So, last week supporters in the Pennsylvania legislature joined our effort.

Representatives Warren Kampf, Kate Harper, Marcy Toepel, and a number of others have introduced State House Bill 2468 that will add provisions to Pennsylvania’s Eminent Domain law requiring a higher level of court approval before land protected with a conservation easement can be taken via eminent domain.

We are deeply grateful to these legislators for recognizing that lands under conservation easement fulfill a vital public purpose that shouldn’t be ignored or minimized, and for working to prevent the Lower Merion School District from setting a dangerous precedent that could put a target on protected lands across the state.

Here’s how you can help:

• Email your local Representative and ask him or her to support House Bill 2468. https://bit.ly/2sYhjWD
• Follow Natural Lands and Stoneleigh: a natural garden on social media, and share our posts and tweets about House Bill 2468 to multiply the support.
• Consider making a donation or becoming a member of Natural Lands if you aren’t already. Member support is invaluable to help underwrite our efforts to save Stoneleigh. www.natlands.org/support

The next Lower Merion School Board meeting is tonight at 8 pm. I will be there to again speak to the School Board and carry your message of opposition.

If you haven’t yet, please visit Stoneleigh and experience its tranquil beauty. We’re hosting a variety of education programs, volunteer gardener gatherings, and other activities in the coming weeks and months. Or just come and stroll the grounds as John and Chara Haas always envisioned.

Thank you for your unflagging support.

Sincerely,

Molly K. Morrison
President, Natural Lands

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Avoiding food prep injuries

Health

Kitchen-Utensils — Avoiding food prep injuries

Even chefs with world-class knife skills sometimes slice and dice a finger instead of the vegetable they meant to chop. If you’re a home cook, amateur baker, or backyard barbecue connoisseur, the dangers lurking around the kitchen are just as real for you. Cook a delicious meal without the trip to the emergency room.

“Lacerations from knives make up the majority of hand injuries that doctors see in the emergency room, and many of these happen in the kitchen,” says Meredith Osterman, M.D., Crozer-Keystone hand surgeon. “In fact, food prep is one of the most danger-prone activities around the house, based on the number of injuries we see.”

With a little extra care and awareness around the kitchen, you can avoid many of those painful accidents that could lead to stitches, surgery, and a stay in the hospital.

Dangers Hiding in Plain Sight Around the Kitchen

Kitchen knives obviously have the potential to cause injury, but the real danger associated with them may be hard to spot since it’s somewhat counter-intuitive. Studies have shown that sharper knives are actually safer than dull ones.

“Sharper knives cut more efficiently, so they lower your risk for injury by reducing the number of cuts you have to make during the preparation process,” Osterman says. “You also apply less force with sharper knives, which means that onion you’re cutting is less likely to move and expose your finger to the blade instead.”

Other blades around the house, like those found in blenders and garbage disposals, can cause significant injuries and even amputations in a blink of an eye. Never try to clean or clear a jam when these machines are on or plugged in.

Also, overuse and repetitive stress injuries from food prep can inflame and damage the tendons in your fingers and wrists. If you’re doing a lot of food preparation all at once, such as cutting multiple pounds of potatoes, be sure to take frequent breaks to give your hands a rest.

What to Do If You Are Injured While Cooking

If you do cut yourself during food preparation, apply pressure to the laceration using a clean cloth. If the injury isn’t serious, it will stop bleeding in about 15 minutes. If the bleeding continues longer that that or if you lose feeling, you should seek medical attention. If the bleeding is profuse, the wound is deep, or if you suffer a puncture wound, consider it a medical emergency and call 911.

“Cooking for your family and friends can be one of the most rewarding experiences,” Osterman says. “Just make sure you’re careful and take the proper precautions to avoid accidents.

About Crozer Keystone Staff

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. Contact us: 300 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills, PA 19342 http://www.crozerkeystone.org/Brinton-Lake 1-855-254-7425

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