March 13, 2023

Shirley L. Stoneback of Nottingham

Shirley L. Stoneback, 85, of Nottingham, died Saturday, March 11, at her daughter’s residence.

Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Charlie Smiley and the late Nora Davis Smiley.

Shirley L. Stoneback

Shirley worked at the MGA CO-OP for 25 years retiring in 1999.

She enjoyed flower gardening, trips to Longwood Gardens, traveling, and being with her family and friends.

Shirley is survived by four daughters, Linda DaBundo and her husband Dominic of Landenberg, Debra Johnston and her husband Duke of Landenberg, Catherine Antes and her late husband Eddie of Landenberg, and Patricia Kelly and her late husband Billy of Phoenixville;  one sister, Joyce Jones of Creston, N.C.; 10 grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren and her companion, Charles Tuggle of Nottingham.

She was predeceased by one granddaughter, Hailey; one brother, Delmar Smiley and three sisters, Velva Lewis, Minnie Welch, and Ruby Pennington.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA. Her Funeral service will follow at 11.

Burial will be in the Kemblesville United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1772 New London Road (Route 896), Kemblesville.

In memory of Shirley, a contribution may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research  Hospital, 501  St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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

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New spaces for workspaces

Local co-working spaces are now available in three Chester County towns.

Phoenixville now joins Kennett Square and Downingtown for Work2gether options.

The traditional work model has been transformed post-pandemic, and Phoenixville is now at the forefront of that change. Local coworking spaces offer an economical option to work, hold meetings, and host events close to home.

After a year-long transformation of the building located at 21 Gay Street, Nick Winkler, owner of Work2gether, has announced Chester County’s newest space to work, meet and gather is open for business.

 “We’ve endured some of the most challenging times during the pandemic and a historic flood in our Downingtown location,” Winkler said. “With that behind us, we’re thrilled to be joining the Phoenixville community. “The workplace has changed since the pandemic, but our desire and ability to connect hasn’t,” Winkler said. Work2gether is a space designed for hybrid or remote employees, entrepreneurs, small teams, or just individuals looking for an environment to be productive and motivated. We take the guesswork out of where you work so you can focus on your WORK. Work2gether is intentional in our design and on cultivating collaboration and community because we believe our best work is done together.”

With three locations in Chester County, Work2gether now offers north, central, and southern locations throughout the county giving members even more flexibility to move between the county as needed. Their flagship location in Downingtown is located at 107 East Lancaster Avenue, followed by Kennett Square at 120 East State Street. Phoenixville has joined the family-owned and operated network rounding out all three locations.

 “We are not only excited to be in Phoenixville,” Winkler said, “but we are blessed and amazed at the level of interest since we announced we were coming to town. Winkler added, “we opened our doors already at 75% capacity in our dedicated space offerings and currently only have two private spaces available.”

The Phoenixville location is fully staffed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. No membership is required and customers can access the space for only $5/hr. For those that need more regular use members can grab a Flex Membership for $100/mo; a value not seen in the industry and by far the most popular package among all the locations. A Flex membership gives unlimited days per month and extended hours during non-staffed hours. In addition, the Phoenixville space offers a dedicated desk and office space for teams and individuals looking for a more permanent option with 24/7 access. For information on memberships, perks, and costs, see www.work2gether.space. The telephone number is 484-364-3001.

When asked why Phoenixville was chosen for their third location Winkler said, “Work2gether is more than a productive place to work or cool space to host an event; it’s an opportunity to be local and Phoenixville is an incredible example of a local community. Members can grab lunch or cater an event from their favorite Phoenixville restaurants, shop at local businesses, and utilize Phoenixville’s many attractions. Our members have many options to live, work and play locally.”

In addition to workspace, Work2gether also offers multiple meeting spaces ranging from small rooms to the conference room called The Livery, which has multiple configurations and can accommodate larger groups.

Work2gether can also be reserved for special events, such as birthday celebrations, showers, milestone events, and micro-receptions. With an abundance of restaurants just footsteps away, coordinating catering is simple.

As a native of Chester County, Winkler said that he and his wife “are thankful to be serving another one of our local communities,” and went on to say he looks forward to where Work2gether can go from here. “We aren’t sure what the future holds for Work2gether but we’re exploring new ideas and we’re excited about where these ideas might lead.”

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Concordville Inn to be demolished

Concord Township Council last week issued a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of the Concordville Inn. The property is being sold and the intent is for a new structure for Encompass Health to be used as a medical facility. That new facility would be two stories and be used as a 50-bed, in-patient rehabilitation center.

A total of seven conditions are connected with the certificate, but only one drew any overall concern. Condition seven, as originally written said: “The exterior of the proposed development shall incorporate the architectural style of the Concordville Inn and preserve the historic character of the streetscape, and Concord Township Council shall have final approval of the architectural elevations of the proposed development. It is understood that Concord Township Council’s approval will not be unreasonably held.”

Attorney Debra Shulski, representing Encompass, expressed some discomfort over the language about incorporating the “architectural style of the Concordville Inn.”

She said her client might need to make some changes due to the use of the proposed new building. During the conversation, specific references were made to the mansard roof and the arched windows of the inn. Shulski said those architectural elements might not work.

“We don’t want to commit to something we ultimately would not be able to comply with,” she said.

After a discussion, Council President Dominic Pileggi proposed different wording.

“The exterior of the proposed development shall be sensitive to the architectural style of the Concordville Inn and, consistent with the design standards as recited in the Concord Village Overlay District of the Concord Township ordinance, and Concord Township Council shall have final approval of the architectural elevations of the proposed development. It is understood that Concord Township’s Council will not be unreasonably withheld.”

With that, the council approved the permit by a 3-2 vote.

About Rich Schwartzman

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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Adopt-a-Pet March 13

Acorn

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester.

Acorn

Acorn

Acorn is a sweet and smart gentleman who adores people as well as playing in our play yards. He’s a really nice dog and a favorite of volunteers and staff. He has good manners and knows basic commands, loves treats, and is easy to train. He enjoys car rides and is a great passenger. He appears housetrained. If you would like to meet Acorn, please bring your family and any other dogs in the home for a meet and greet at the shelter before you welcome him home. You can name your fee for Acorn through Sunday, March 19.

Little P

Little P

Little P has a very sweet face with a disposition to match. Charming and social, she also has a great purr. She is dreaming of finding a home that she can call her very own with a loving family to care for her. We hope you’ll come and say hello to Little P soon. You can name your fee for Little P through Sunday, March 19.

For more information, go to www.bvspca.org or phone 484-302-0865.

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