June 18, 2020 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Council approves CARES funds for businesses and non-profits

Delaware County Council unanimously voted on June 17 to authorize the use of CARES Act funds to assist Delaware County businesses and non-profit organizations with economic loss and recovery due to COVID-19.

Recognizing the critical need to provide additional support to Delaware County’s local business community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the county first launched the Delco Strong program in April. Administered in partnership with the Delaware County Economic Development Oversight Board, the county’s Planning Commission, the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Delaware, and the Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund, eligible applicants could apply for up to $7,500. Grant proceeds may be used for rent, mortgage, utilities, and inventory.

In May, more than 1000 business owners applied. Members of the Delco Strong Team are in the process of approving valid and qualifying grant applicants and notifying applicants. The first round of Delco Strong will award approximately 800 grants with over $6 million in funding.

Council’s vote on June 17 allows for a second round of Delco Strong Grants to be distributed. $14 million in grants is expected to be released to eligible businesses and non-profit organizations. The non-profit grant program will be administered by The Foundation for Delaware County.

Eligibility requirements and instructions for both the business and non-profit programs will be posted online.

Eligibility requirements and instructions will be posted online on June 24.

Applications will be accepted over several days beginning on July 7. This is not a first come first serve program.

The Bringing Back Delco Task Force is hosting a free webinar on Friday, June 19 at 10 a.m. The presentation will include information on the second round of the Delco Strong Grants, as well as information on the Paycheck Protection Program and the Main Street Program.

More details and a link to register can be found here.

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Outdoor dining draws praise

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_1JF5757-Gables-dining — Patrons take advantage of phase yellow any dining al fresco at local restaurants. Diners here enjoy The Gables.

It might not be the same as dancing in the street, but diners and restaurateurs are happy about dining al fresco. Restaurants in the region opened up for outdoor dining two weeks ago after counties moved from the red to yellow phase in Gov. Wolf’s color scheme for getting the state back to normal in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yvonne and Michael Kelley, of Birmingham Township, said it was great to be dining out on the porch at Brandywine Prime Wednesday evening, that it was a relief to be able to see things begin to open up, even if just a little.

Owner Michael Majewski said the reaction to outdoor dining has been good. While there’s been seating on the side of the restaurant for years, under the circumstances, some people are reluctant.

“About half of the people who call like the outdoor seating but some still prefer the no contact takeout out service,” he said, adding that the takeout service kept him busy and a steady takeout clientele has developed.

Farther up Route 1, Chadds Ford Tavern General Manager Kate Hussey said they’ve had a good turnout ever since they could start using their parking lot for seating.

“People are loving being able to be out again,” she said. “Happy Hour is back from 4-6 p.m. with half-price beer, wine and cocktails, and people are eager for live music to return.”

Mendy Meriwether, of West Chester, and Joe McAleer, of the Poconos, enjoyed some parking lot dining at the Tavern Wednesday.

“It’s nice,” said Meriwether, “and it’s safe.”

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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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Marvin Gene Griffith Sr. of Cochranville

Obituaries

Marvin Gene Griffith Sr., 83, of Cochranville, died Sunday, June 14, at the Jennersville Hospital. He was the husband of Linda Kelly Griffith, who died in 2018, and with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Geter Griffith and the late Dora Schierholt Griffith.

He was a truck driver for Crowley Foods-Kemp in Lancaster, retiring in 2004, after 46 years of service.

Mr. Griffith serviced his country from 1953 to 1964 in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He was a member of the VFW Post 5467 in Kennett Square.

Mr. Griffith was an outdoorsman, enjoying cutting wood, mowing grass, and tinkering and fixing things. He also enjoyed being with his family and friends.

He is survived by one son, Marvin “Marty” Griffith Jr. and his wife Debra of Cochranville; one daughter, Kimberly Osborne of Coatesville; two sisters, Gailyn Griffith Hanna of Jarrettsville, Md. and Glenda Kops of Oxford; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one daughter, Lisa Coy, and two granddaughters, Jennifer and Kelly Coy.

His service and burial will be held privately.

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

Arrangements by the Foulk Funeral Home, West Grove.

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David W. Harvey of Avondale

Obituaries

David W. Harvey, formerly of Springfield, Delaware County, died peacefully on Monday, June 15 at his home in Avondale surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sally H. Harvey, and their three children: David K. Harvey of West Chester, Susan Westerfield and her husband Dennis of Avondale, and Gregory Harvey and his wife Christine of Kennett Square. He also left behind six grandchildren: David and Samantha Harvey, Daniel and Olivia Westerfield, and Kylee and Shannon Harvey. He was predeceased by his sister Joan Bishop from Birmingham Al.

Dave was born in 1938 in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. He graduated from Frankford High School in 1956 and Atlantic Christian College in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

He proudly served in the United States Army Reserve from 1961 until 1966.

He and Sally married in 1964 at the Kensington Christian Church in Philadelphia. Dave was employed at Elwyn, Inc. for 28 years in the finance department. Additionally, he completed taxes for hundreds of families on an annual basis, traveling to homes throughout Delaware County. In 2020, he completed his last 35 individual tax returns.

He was a faithful member and ordained Elder at Princeton Presbyterian Church in Springfield and demonstrated his love for God.

Dave was a volunteer for the Springfield Boys Club and the Springfield Athletic Association where his children were active in youth sports. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with friends at the Traditions at Longwood where he and Sally lived for the past 15 years.

All services will be private. Interment of Mr. Harvey’s cremated remains will be in the Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, PA. Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square; please visit Mr. Harvey’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

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Around Town June 18

Along the Ford

• Darlington Arts Center will offer in-person camps beginning July 6 through the rest of the summer. The center said it will follow all CDC and state guidelines and can ensure the health and safety of our campers. Online camps will also be available for the entire summer. For more information on Darlington’s offerings, please click here. For more information on our health and safety guidelines please click here.

• Rachel Kohl Library has created a Google form as an alternative to submitting a curbside pickup request via email. The library announced the curbside service last week. The new online form provides a list of fields to populate about your account and the items you’d like to request. Rachel Kohl Library will still honor email requests but is encouraging members to use the new form. Also, the library will not be hosting any in-person programming this summer. Its community room will not be available for the foreseeable future and is not accepting volunteer applications.

• The Chester County Art Association will be holding virtual summer camp via Zoom beginning in July. Once registered for a camp, registrants will receive a confirmation email the week before the scheduled camp that includes additional camp details. These include a reminder of the camp name, start time, teacher’s name, materials list, and the Zoom access information. Due to summer camps being held virtually, the families and class participants will be responsible for gathering the necessary art supplies. For more information, phone 610-696-5600 or visit CCAA’s website.

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