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Eugenia “Gina” Cini, formerly of Chadds Ford

Eugenia “Gina” Cini, 57, of West Chester, died Monday, Aug. 27. She was born in Philadelphia Dec. 10, 1960 and raised in Chadds Ford. Gina was the daughter of Frank and June Cini and beloved mother of Christian Cini. Gina is also survived by her brothers Frank Cini and wife Kathy, Dion Cini and wife Jeanine, sister Nicole Cini Robinson, nieces Victoria Cini, Lexi Cini and Abigail Robinson and nephew Andrew Robinson. Gina was a former member of the military and worked at the Veterans Administration in Northport, N.Y. and inCoatesville.

Gina was a devoted loving mother and daughter there was never enough she could do for us she was so generous and bought very little for herself. Her conversations daily were about her sons’ education and would plan out his life, so proud of her son. She loved being with her family and was always planning how to get together. Gina loved helping others she was always willing to step in and assist. Her hobbies were taking care of Codi (her dog), Facebook, going to the beach, reading, movies, basketball and football.

Our family will miss Gina forever she will always be in our hearts.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial for Gina at 10 a.m. on Sept. 15, at the Church Farm School Chapel, 1001 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19343.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in Gina’s memory to CFS Development, 1001 E. Lancaster Avenue, Exton, PA 19343 or the CFS website www.gocfs.net.

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Supervisors questioned on trail plan

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In a relatively brief and uneventful meeting, Chadds Ford Township supervisors last night clarified the procedures and their position on a possible trail cutting through the township.

The discussion was prompted by resident Bruce Prabel who asked to give a presentation on why he opposes using the former Octorara rail line for a trail. Prabel — who was a strong opponent of the Rails-to-Trails proposal 20 years ago — did not attend last week’s meeting where the Open Space Task Force gave a presentation that included several trail possibilities, including the use of the old rail line that runs east and west through the township.

Supervisors declined Prabel’s request saying it was not the time for that now, but he could give the presentation at a later date if the matter were included in the final plan.

Supervisors’ Chairman Frank Murphy explained that the idea for using the rail line came from Delaware County and that the plan presented last week was not final.

“It [the rail line trail] is not in front of us…and we’re not in favor of it,” Murphy said.

He continued, explaining that once a final plan is submitted, the township would send a copy to every resident and then there would be another public meeting.

“If a plan comes in with the Octorara proposal, we’ll have a meeting on it,” he said.

After the meeting, Murphy was asked whether the board has a line item type of veto power. He said the board does and could, therefore, vote in favor of a plan with the rail trail on it, but not approve that particular element.

As reported last week, the task force will finalize the plan by November, with the board voting on that plan before the end of the year.

The story on last week’s meeting can be found here.

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Around Town Sept. 6

Along the Ford

• Brandywine Battlefield Park will host a 9/11ceremony at 6 p.m. on Sept.11. The event is free and designed to remember and commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Brandywine on Sept. 11, 1777, and the 2001 terrorist attacks. This program will feature speakers such as Gen. George Washington, State Rep. Stephen Barrar, and others followed by a musket salute. Additionally, the Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates will dedicate their newly donated “Liberty Tree” behind Washington’s Headquarters. This Liberty Tree is a propagated clone of an original Liberty tree that was used by supporters of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution in Annapolis, Md. and donated to the park by the Pennsylvania Sons of the Revolution. This is a rain or shine event.

• PAWS for People will hold training sessions for potential pet therapy teams in Kennett Square during September. There is a Sept. 13 orientation and a Sept. 27 training session from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Both sessions are required and will be held at The Friends Home, 147 W. State Street in Kennett Square. Anyone with a gentle, people-friendly pet who is interested in volunteering time to work with children and adults with varying needs should attend. PAWS for People provides therapeutic visits to individuals who will benefit from interaction with a well-trained loving pet. Therapy teams consist of one volunteer and one pet who have both completed rigorous training and testing. Visitation sites range from nursing homes and hospitals to schools and libraries, with a wide variety of programs including eldercare, psychiatric support, developmental disabilities, literacy skills development and many more. Pre-registration is required. Go to www.pawsforpeople.org or call 302-351-5622 for more information.

• Mt. Cuba Center is offering a class on container gardening on Thursday, Sept. 13. Cost is $45. It’s part of a Fall gardening festival running through October. For information on this and other programs, go here.

• State Rep. Eric Roe, R-158, is having a senior breakfast, inviting all seniors of the 158^th Legislative District to share their thoughts on state-related issues and be updated on current state legislation while enjoying a light breakfast. The breakfast will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 9-11 a.m. at Kennett Middle School, located at 195 Sunny Dell Road in Landenberg. Everyone age 60 and older is welcome to attend. The breakfast is free to attend, but food is limited so RSVPs are encouraged by calling Roe’s office at 610-388-3100.

• Bike the Brandywine is Saturday, Sept. 22. Explore the scenery, glimpse the history, and discover the lure of the Brandywine on the 3rd annual Bike the Brandywine. Ride a 25-, 45- or 80-mile loop in the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding countryside. Proceeds from the ride benefit the Conservancy’s clean water programs. To register, go here.

• Neumann University will hold an anti-human trafficking program on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 1-4 p.m. The program will address the issues of identifying trafficking, reporting steps and resources along with awareness and prevention strategies. Availability is limited. The program is free and includes refreshments. Parking is available. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. To register online, go here.

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Police Log Sept. 6

Police

• State police from the Avondale barracks are investigating a hit and run accident that took place on July 15. According to a police report, the unknown driver failed to yield to another motorist on a single lane bridge on Northbrook Road in Pocopson Township, striking that other vehicle in the passenger side. The victim was not injured, the report said.

• Someone stole the license plate from a vehicle parked at Longwood gardens on Aug. 30, sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., police said. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022.

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