A tropical storm warning is in effect for the next day and a half. The National Weather Service said tropical-storm-force winds are expected sometime within the next 36 hours, beginning 11:18 a.m. today, Aug. 3.
Tropical Storm Isaias is poised to come through the region on Tuesday. It is currently around 60 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida, moving due north at 13 mph. It appears it will make landfall tonight between Myrtle Beach, SC, and Wilmington, NC, and then move over Delaware, New Jersey, and Southeastern Pennsylvania tomorrow.
A flash flood watch has also been issued for Delaware County and Eastern Chester County. The heaviest of the rain will happen between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., tomorrow, with an expected 4-6 inches of rain to fall and winds to be sustained between 35-45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. The strongest winds are expected between 12 and 6 p.m.
A few roads may be closed because of flooding. Conditions should rapidly improve Tuesday evening. However, Chadds Ford Township will be closing the municipal building to public access at 10 a.m. on Tuesday until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Glenn A. Combs, 71, of West Grove, died Friday, July 31, at his residence. He was the husband of Diane McGeehan Combs, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.
Glenn A. Combs
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Glenn R. Combs and the late Josephine Cozza Combs.
Glenn was a heavy equipment operator, last working for Meco Constructors in Bensalem, until his retirement in 2009. He was a member of I.U.O.E. Local No. 542 since 1981. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He was a member of Assumption BVM Church in West Grove.
Glenn enjoyed watching the Phillies and Eagles, playing Black Jack, yard work, gardening, and being with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Matthew J. Combs, and his wife Gretchen of Oxford; one daughter, Elizabeth A. Dunn and her husband Christopher of Oxford, and two grandchildren, Catherine Lacek and Delaney Combs.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 300 State Road, West Grove. His funeral mass will follow at 11. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82 in Kennett Square.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the LaMancha Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 656, Unionville, PA 19375 or to the National Wildlife Foundation, P.O. Box 1583, Merrifield, VA 22116
To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com
Arrangement by the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove, West Grove.
Constance M. Ford, 99, of Concord Township, died Friday, July 31, at Maris Grove. Connie was born Nov. 30, 1920, to Mabel (Benson) and William P. Hourigan in Geneva, Nebraska. Her grandparents came to Nebraska from County Cork, Ireland.
Constance M. Ford
After graduation from the University of Nebraska, Connie taught English and history at Geneva High School. She met her future husband, Earle M. Ford in Geneva at a USO dance during WWII. Connie and Earle married in 1947 and settled in Kennett Square, Earle’s hometown. Earle was an accountant and popular local musician and Connie worked part-time at the Kennett News. They enjoyed ballroom dancing and listening to live music on their nights out.
Connie was predeceased by her husband of 48 years in 1995. She is survived by her son, Thomas L. Ford, and his wife, Katy of Wilmington, her daughter, Janice Ford Benner, and her husband, John of Ivyland, and her granddaughter, Laura Ford and her husband, Matt Croskey of Wilmington.
An avid reader, especially biographies, Connie also enjoyed daily walks, tinkering around the house, and Nebraska Cornhuskers and Philadelphia Eagles football. Everyone knew not to call her on Sunday mornings as she would be engrossed in the political news shows. She was a pioneer at Maris Grove, moving there in 2006, where she was described as a private little lady, with “the most beautiful white hair, like the queen.” Connie was a devout Catholic and attended weekly mass into her 99th year.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family
To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.
James “Jimmy” F. LaSalvia, 52, of Wilmington, died Thursday, July 30, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after a 40-year battle with kidney disease. Born in Meadowbrook, Pa., and raised in Holland, Pa., Jimmy lived for the last 16 years in Wilmington.
James F. LaSalvia
A realtor for 18 years, Jimmy was a real estate agent for Keller Williams Realty in Chadds Ford. Jimmy graduated from Council Rock High School in 1985. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Wilmington. He enjoyed comedy, building model cars, was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and loved soft pretzels and pancakes. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 18 years, Kim Conte LaSalvia, twin sons, Anthony and Vincent LaSalvia, parents, Francis Jr. and Joan Wasikowski LaSalvia, siblings, Mary Lynn (Scott) Keyte, Cynthia (Sean) Gallagher, Francis LaSalvia III, Joan Parsons, and Katie (Jerry) Wysocki, also many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, 8:30-10:15 a.m., at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Road in Garnet Valley. A funeral mass will be held privately, however, friends and family are welcome to join Livestream by visiting our website or our Facebook page (search Pagano Funeral Home). In lieu of flowers, donations in Jimmy’s memory may be made to the Gift of Life Donor Program at (donors1.org). Online condolences may be made by visiting (www.paganofuneralhome.com).
Volunteers build the 'parklet' for outdoor dining on W. State Street in Kennett Square.
Kennett Square is opening up a new outdoor dining area along the 100 block of W. State Street. It will serve four existing restaurants but comes at the loss of some parking. It will also close a part if the road on Thursday night and on weekends.
While the parklet concept is new in Kennett Square, parklets of all kinds have been popping up in cities and towns around the world for years — and particularly in recent months, since parklets provide additional outdoor spaces for recreation and dining.
Kennett Square’s West State Street parklet will provide an accessible outdoor dining experience for customers of four different businesses. “The parklet converts curbside parking spots into a vibrant community space and allows for socially distanced outdoor dining for Lily and Grain for both lunch and dinner service, as well as space for Talula’s Table and Philter customers from 7 to 11 a.m.,” said Historic Kennett Square’s Executive Director Bo Wright.
As Chester County began to move towards reopening, Historic Kennett Square surveyed local business owners to find out what could be done to help everyone, Wright said. “While closing the 100 block of East State Street on Thursday evenings and weekends works well for the restaurants and shops located on that block, the feedback we received made it clear that closing the West 100 block wasn’t going to work for the mix of businesses there. A parklet seemed the perfect solution—and thanks to municipal support and some outside grant funding, we were able to pull the parklet project together quickly.”
“We’re incredibly grateful to all of our volunteers,” Wright said, “and in particular to Jay Malthaner, who put countless hours into surveying the site and designing and overseeing the project, and to MOBAC, Inc. and Leonardo and Pamela Becerra of Guardian Angel Home Repair for providing us with the skilled carpenters we needed to make this vision a reality.” One of the first challenges for Malthaner and his crew was to build a level deck surface with a ramp that takes up as little of the sidewalk as possible but is still accessible for all. In addition to Rich and Tyler from MOBAC, other volunteers included Bob Whitlock, Rick Pratt, Bob Hershey, Jeremy Peterson, Paul Gouge, and John Siepelinga. In the spirit of an old-fashioned barn-raising, the parklet came together as many skilled, hard-working hands labored in the hot sun to help these small businesses.
“At first I wasn’t sure about building a ‘parklet,’ much less leading the build of one. But as I thought about it I felt it was a good idea for Kennett businesses and my design idea was accepted,” says Malthaner. “Now that it’s ready to use I am glad I had this opportunity—and in the process, I met some wonderful people who became fast friends. I hope we will see many people come back to Kennett over the weeks ahead and this will be part of the ignition spark.”
Wright says the parklet couldn’t have happened without Mayor Matt Fetick’s Emergency Declaration and the support of Borough Manager Joe Scalise and Codes Enforcement Officer Rusty Drumheller. “It’s fantastic to see the business community and volunteers work together to adapt the sidewalk and parking area to add outdoor dining safely. Supporting our businesses and keeping everyone safe is the goal and our businesses are making it happen,” said Fetick.
“The parklet has already been received very positively by so many community members,” says Wright. “In this time, it’s especially nice to generate a buzz of excitement and to be able to build something tangible that helps our businesses and also tells a great story of community care and support.” He notes, with other business owners on the block, that in this time when the need for outdoor space exceeds the demand for parking, the parklet is a gain. In addition, he says, the recently expanded parking garage provides plenty of convenient parking for those coming to town to shop and dine.
With beautiful planters built by Phil Cottrell, co-owner of Green Eyed Lady, and stunning plantings designed by Dannie Wright, the parklet represents a true “by the community for the community” effort.
Wright says the parklet will stay in place provisionally until November 21, allowing the restaurants to continue offering outdoor dining with portable heaters when the temperatures drop — as long as the snow holds off.
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester.
Chloe
Chloe
Large and in charge, Chloe has a uniquely beautiful calico coat with a big personality. She is the shelter diva with her social, sassy, and confident manner. Chloe will seek out attention and affection with her deep purr and friendly disposition. This plus-sized princess will happily reign as the sole feline in her new home. You can adopt this Chloe for a fee you name through Sunday, Aug. 9.
Milk
Milk
A sweet, happy girl with a loving disposition, Milk is hoping for an active family who is ready to play and have some fun. Milk has lived with children of all ages in the past but is mixed when it comes to other dogs. She would like to opportunity to meet possible canine siblings before making a commitment. You can adopt this pretty girl for a fee you name through Sunday, Aug. 9.
For more information, go to www.bvspca.org or phone 484-302-0865.
