October 30, 2018

Letter: Andrew for state rep

In Pennsylvania’s 160th Legislative District, it’s time for a change. I believe that Anton Andrew, a first-time candidate from Kennett Square, is the right choice to serve as our representative. Anton lives in Kennett Square, and I’ve been proud to call him my friend for the last 7 years.

Here’s a brief summary of Anton’s background and career: He served as a public defender, helping those who had no representation. He created and led a non-profit that helped women- and minority-owned small businesses. And he helped create the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County.

But what I think is even more important is that Anton has signed a “No Nonsense Pledge.” He was actually the first candidate in Pennsylvania to sign it. That pledge includes to not take gifts and to support legislation to ban gifts to legislators; to work with transparency and across party lines to pass a fair budget; to support legislation removing the responsibility for the redistricting process from the partisan inclinations of the legislature and to deliver it to a nonpartisan citizens commission.

Anton’s opponent Steve Barrar has not signed this pledge. In fact, Barrar helped to preserve partisan gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. He voted against House Bill 722 — which would have ended gerrymandering in Pennsylvania — from getting out of committee.

Anton is also a sponsor of the bipartisan American Anti-Corruption Act. That act would make it illegal for politicians to take money from lobbyists, and also make it illegal for politicians to become lobbyists. Again, Steve Barrar is not a sponsor.

We need to restore ethics and integrity to politics. Anton Andrew has spent his career helping people who needed to have their voice heard. And his actions as a candidate make me think he’ll keep doing that in Harrisburg.

I encourage you to vote for Anton Andrew for State Representative this Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Eric Newman
Pocopson Township

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Harry R. Luzetsky of Kennett Square

Obituaries

Harry R. Luzetsky (Ricky), 22, of Kennett Square, died Oct. 27. He was a laborer/apprentice bricklayer at Diamond State Masonry.

Ricky enjoyed creating music, being with family and friends, and enjoying life to its fullest. He touched many individuals with his unique sense of humor, wit, compassion, respectfulness, and energy. As a typical 20 -plus-year-old, he would occasionally argue with his sisters, challenge his parents, and have fights with his friends, but would always make amends and never remain mad as it was not in his nature to think ill will of anyone. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him and those who will miss knowing him due to his short life.

Ricky is survived by his loving family: his parents, Harry and Michele; and his sisters, Ashlee and Maura.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Michael and Mary Redden; and his paternal grandparents, Harry and Mary Luzetsky.

You are invited to visit his family and friends from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 2, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA There will be graveside service immediately after at 12:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, 460 N. Union Street, Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Malinois Ranch Rescue, 100 Guins Creek Lane, McKenzie, TN.

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

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John C. Gebhard of Kennett Square

Obituaries

John C. Gebhard,92, of Crosslands in Kennett Square, died peacefully on Oct. 24. He was a family man, married to Joyce for 63 wonderful years and was an active father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He enjoyed traveling with friends and family, reading, and educational opportunities of all kinds. John was an honest, kind and good man; a man of integrity. He looked forward to each day with fascination. Ever the realist, he enjoyed science fiction the most. Practical, analytical at heart, he let those around him do the unnecessary worrying. He was happy and lived life in a humble uncomplicated manner, living at peace with himself and with others. He loved his wife and best friend, Joyce, very much.

John was born in Seattle, Wash. to Capt. John C. Gebhard and Jean (Hall) Gebhard. He served in the Army as a medic in WWII. John received a degree from Lehigh University and a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Cornell.

John began his career as a scientist and inventor at DuPont in 1951 where he worked until 1988. There he met his future wife Joyce who was working as an analytical chemist. He was civic-minded throughout life and served on the Unionville School Board, Pocopson Township Supervisory Board, in Rotary and on various committees in the Crosslands community.

John is survived by his loving wife Joyce, three children Scott (Pam) Gebhard, Bob (Patty) Gebhard, and Cindy Gebhard (Tim Scheid); seven grandchildren Annie (Jeff) Massey, Laura (Luke) Havrilla, Julie (Kelly) Robinson, Cassidy Duhon (Dan Carter), Amanda Duhon, Matthew Gebhard, and Daniel Gebhard; and three great-grandchildren Jack Massey, Reid Massey, and Robbie Robinson.

The family is exceptionally grateful for the supportive, caring staff and residents of the Crosslands community.

A memorial gathering is being held by the family at Crosslands on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, NY, NY 10018 or to a charity of your choice.

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

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home. Kennett Square.

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Sovana Bistro to help animal rescue

Along the Ford

unnamed-11 — Sovana Bistro is supporting Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue by donating 15 percent of patrons’ meal checks on Nov. 27.

Sovana Bistro in East Marlborough Township is celebrating “Giving Tuesday” on Nov. 27. When patrons mention Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue on that day, Sovana Bistro will donate to this local animal rescue 15 percent of diners’ meal checks for the evening!

“We are very grateful to Sovana Bistro for choosing us for this special night of charity,” said Julia Altman, director of Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue. “This is such a great opportunity for us to get recognition and will help us with much-needed funding to support our rescue efforts.”

Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit located in West Grove, just down the road from the Sovana Bistro. Greenmore has saved close to 2,000 lives since their inception in 2009. The animals, mostly dogs, are rescued from high-kill shelters in several locations throughout the country. Greenmore prides itself on providing the highest level of veterinary care for all of the animals in its care, this includes all immunizations, spaying/neutering and micro-chipping – setting a gold standard of care right here in our community.

“As a non-profit, we rely solely on donations to continue to help these animals in need,” said Julia. Donations are accepted for help with veterinary care and daily operational costs for running the kennels.

Reservations can be made by calling Sovana Bistro at 610-444-5600 or reserve your table on Open Table! When you purchase your meal, mention Greenmore’s name and follow the restaurant’s instructions to receive 15 percent of your meal’s price donated back to Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue.

Sovana Bistro is located at 696 Unionville Road, in Kennett Square. This charity night will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Check out Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue’s website at www.greenmorerescue.org, to see a listing of current adoptable pets! Also, visit their Facebook page for rescue updates. Interested in touring their facility? Everyone is invited to a Holiday Open House at the Rescue on December 2, 2018, visit their website for more info on this fun event.

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Photo of the Week: Autumn at SIW

Photo of the Week

_1JF8629 — Photo of the Week: Autumn at SIW

An early autumn morning at the SIW vegetable stand on Route 100.

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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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