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UHS art gala turns 45

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Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 45th year. This annual art show and sale showcase local working artists and Unionville High School alumni. Due to uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, this year’s show will be a virtual online auction.

The Unionville High School Art Gala strives to include a variety of artists – both new and more established individuals. More than 80 participating artists express their talents through diverse mediums including oil and watercolor paintings, photography, glass, metal, pastels, mixed media, jewelry, ceramics, mosaics, and wood.

As part of the virtual auction, a silent auction featuring beautiful artwork donated by talented artists in the show and select regional activities and outings will also be offered. Sponsorships, which consistently are key components to the success of the Gala, are available now at all levels for both businesses and families. Please see our website for details on how to become a business or family sponsor at https://www.unionvilleartgala.com.

Thirty percent of proceeds from show sales and 100 percent of proceeds from the silent auction and sponsorships will benefit the UHS PTO, contributing toward educational enrichment projects that enhance the overall educational experience for all Unionville High School students. In addition, funds will help make local community outreach efforts possible.

A preview of the art show and sale will be available on Nov. 11, beginning at noon. Online bidding begins Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. and will close Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. Links to the preview, online bidding, and sponsorship information are accessible through the Unionville Art Gala website at https://www.unionvilleartgala.com or the Unionville Art Gala Facebook page. Don’t miss this exciting and unique annual opportunity to discover amazing work from our local artists!

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Route 1 work continues

Along the Ford

_1JF8933-wing-wall — Workers tend to the wing wall, part of the bridge support system, for the rehabilitation of the Route 1 bridge over the Brandywine in Chadds Ford Township.

It’s been a frustrating few months for motorists driving along Route 1 through Chadds Ford Township — and the frustration will continue into December. After a winter break, frustration will be back for a little while.

There are two aspects to the work. First is the continued repairing of the bridge over the Brandywine Creek, and the second is preparation for repaving of the road from the bridge to Route 202 in Chadds Ford and then to Route 322 in Concord Township.

Work on the bridge began in June after an inspection showed deterioration of the concrete support pedestals. As a result, the right lanes in both directions have been closed. They will reopen sometime in October when the left lanes will close until sometime in December.

While the support pedestals have been repaired, the contractor is now working to replace the expansion dams between the bridge and the approach roadway, according to PennDOT spokesman Brad Rudolph.

The rest of the construction — from the creek to 202 and beyond — is for the planned repaving of Route 1. Work along that stretch consists of cutting and patching, also into December. But then work will stop until spring when temperatures warm enough to allow the paving material to set properly.

“Paving season restrictions will prevent us from paving this area in December,” Rudolph said.

He added that the concrete median barrier would remain. Any work on the barrier would be limited to repairing or replacing the attenuators that protect the ends of the median.

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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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Leader Sunoco inching back

Local News Chadds Ford, Local News

_1JF8936-All-bays-up — All service bays are back up and operational at Leader Sunoco.

It’s a matter of perspective. Is the glass half-full or half-empty? For Dan Leader, of Leader Sunoco, his attitude is better.

“I’m feeling much more positive now,” he said.

The previous negative attitude came after the flooding from Hurricane Ida four weeks ago. While the station still can’t pump any gas, at least all three service bays are back up, and the wheel and tire balancing machines have been replaced. And the credit card machine is running again, too.

Timing on gasoline remains a mystery, however. The flooding destroyed the pumps and ruined 7,000 gallons of gasoline. The pumps are on backorder and the station is not sure when they’ll come in.

“It’s going to be weeks, maybe months,” said Jim Leader. “When the lights come back on our price sign, then you’ll know we have gas.”

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Kevin Mark Buente of Chadds Ford

Obituaries

Kevin Mark Buente, 54, of Chadds Ford, died Wednesday, Sept. 22. He was raised in Wilmington and moved to Chadds Ford, where he graduated from Unionville High School. Kevin attended Pennsylvania State University and West Chester University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance. He subsequently earned a master’s degree in business.

After working in the insurance industry for several years he opened his own insurance agency where he was extremely successful for over 20 years. Kevin enjoyed racquetball, traveling, and playing poker. He was passionate about purchasing and renovating homes and managed the construction of his own immaculate home and gardens in Chadds Ford. Kevin took great joy in entertaining friends and family at his home.

Survivors include his loving partner Gene Brenzel, his mother Shirley E. List (Merrill), his siblings Linda Schlemmer (Art), Stephen Buente (Lee), Leslie Davies (Len Hirsh), Lisa Buente, his sister in law Donna Depoti (Joe), nieces and nephews: Christopher, Jeffrey, Matthew, and Sean Buente, Tyler Rockhill, Matt Kracyla, Christian Towns, Christian and Jordan Depoti. Grand nieces and nephews Mason, Calem, Anna, and Ruby. Kevin is also survived by special friends Dwight Bechtel, Jack Gilligan, Sue Rappold, and “Buster” (Kevin’s cat).

Visitation: will be held on Friday, Oct. 1, starting at 2 p.m. and lasting through the evening at 44 Marshall Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342.

Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations in Kevin’s name may be made to a charity that supports the homeless community or to a charity helping to address the issues of those with mental health diseases.

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Police Log Sept. 29: Thefts, DUIs

Police

Pennsylvania State Police

Media Barracks

• State police are investigating the reported theft of $150 worth of tobacco products from the Wawa at Route 202 and Naamans Creek Road on July 16. A report said there are two male suspects who fled in a silver SUV.

• Police said they are investigating the theft of merchandise from the Gap store in Chadds Ford Township on Aug. 24. According to the report, suspects are described as a black man of average build — wearing a baseball cap and a blue medical mask — and a heavyset black female with a black ponytail. The two fled in a white U-Haul van. The estimated value of the stolen merchandise is $1,050.

Avondale Barracks

• Police said Ty Murray, 40, of West Chester, was arrested for DUI. Murray, the report said, failed to stop when a patrol car flashed lights and sirens and a six-mile pursuit followed. Police said Murray showed signs of impairment. He was charged with DUI, fleeing, and multiple traffic violations. The incident happened at 2:05 a.m. on Sept. 16.

• An unidentified motorist was cited for making a faulty left turn in Pocopson Township on sept. 25. No injuries were reported in the two-car crash on S. Wawaset Road at Unionville-Wawaset Road. The cited driver claimed to have been blinded by sun glare. The incident happened at approximately 1 p.m.

• Police are investigating a reported theft at the East Marlborough Township Walmart on Sept. 22. According to the report, two women stole almost $1,400 worth of merchandise.

• State police from the Avondale barracks arrested two teens — a 17-year-old from Landenberg and an 18-year-old from Kennett Square — on drug possession charges following a Sept. 21 traffic stop. The traffic stop was made at 12:08 a.m. on W. Doe Run Road at Valley Road.

• Jason Hughes was arrested for drug possession on July 20, according to a police report. According to police, Hughes, 36, of Oxford, was at the Hilton Garden Inn on Baltimore Pike in East Marlborough Township when police found him with a controlled substance and paraphernalia.

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