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Around Town July 6

Rock N Roar at the Philly Zoo this Sunday morning.

• The Philadelphia Zoo is calling it a Rock N Roar Concert. Bring a blanket and some chairs this Sunday, July 9, and get ready to sing and dance along with Alex and the Kaleidoscope with interactive, kid-friendly songs on Impala Lawn. The concert is included with general admission and membership and runs from 10-11 a.m. Admission can be purchased here.

• Stories and science will come together on July 17 at the Rachel Kohl Library. The event is Talewise: Science Heroes. Two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind. Throughout the adventure, volunteers will help the performer conduct several exciting science experiments that bring this story to life. Explore Newton’s Laws of Motion, air pressure, chemical reactions, and more. This is an outdoor event beginning at 1 p.m.

Yoga class followed by a wine tasting this Sunday at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery.

• Galer Estates Vineyard and Winery is bringing wine and yoga together for Yoga and Meditation this Sunday, July 9, and again on Sundays, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10. Each session begins at 10:30 a.m. and costs $40. Following the yoga class, the teacher will lead a relaxing reiki-infused sound bath with her crystal singing bowls. The class will be outdoors (weather permitting), followed by light bites and a glass of wine, included in the ticket cost. Go here for tickets.

• If fishing on the Brandywine is of interest, check out the Hagley Museum. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of fishing on the Brandywine — no fishing license required. See if you can catch a sunfish, bluegill, or even largemouth bass. Bamboo poles will be provided with fishing line, bob, and hook. Poles will be pre-strung, and bait will be hooked for your convenience. Included with museum admission. Free for Hagley members. Event dates are July 15 and 29, Aug. 5 and 19, and on Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Antiques, home décor, handmade crafts, pottery, jewelry, gifts, fine art, pet portraits, furniture, cocktails, beer, gourmet treats, barbecue, ice cream, and more will be available at Winterthur’s third annual Artisan Market on July 15 and 16. Details about the event and a list of the more than 100 artists, musicians, and food vendors can be found here.

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Anna Mae Norton of Oxford

Obituaries

Anna Mae Norton, 95, of Oxford, died Friday, June 30, at Ware Presbyterian Village. She was the wife of James H. Norton, who passed away in 2022, and with whom she shared 39 years of marriage.

Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late John B. Reynolds and the late Mary Reynolds Rucker.

Mrs, Norton was a homemaker.

She enjoyed dancing, gardening, music, cooking, and being with her family and friends. She was a former member of Manor Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by three sons, Jesse McLimans (Carol) of Coudersport, PA, Mike McLimans of Milton, Del., and Robert McLaughlin of Ocala, Fla.; three daughters, Deborah Robinson (George) of Downingtown, Donna Alexander (Bob) of Downingtown, and Mary Burt (Jack) of Coatesville; one sister, Mabel Myers of Oxford, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by one grandson, Robert McLaughlin, Jr; one brother, Victor Reynolds and one sister, Esther Clark.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, at the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove, 200 Rose Hill Road, West Grove. Her funeral service will follow at 10:30. Burial will be in Faggs Manor Cemetery, Route 926, Cochranville.

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

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A French toast for Kennett Library

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On July 8, Kennett Library will host a celebratory toast in honor of books donated to create a French collection. This donation is made possible by the generous support of PhilaFLAM, a school and nonprofit organization in the greater Philadelphia area.

(PhilaFLAM is a non-profit association initiated and managed by committed parents, and French-speaking and professional teachers who provide French lessons. The program is open to French-speaking children from 3 to 18 years old.)

Rana Sakr, the circulation assistant at Kennett Library, saw a need for French programs in her community and acted on it. As a volunteer in 2021, she started Franco Fun, a children’s program using singing as a way to expose children to the French language. Within a year, a second program FrancoTalk, a French conversation cafe for adults and teens, was up and running.

“FrancoFun and FrancoTalk are spaces to celebrate French culture. They bring people together, regardless of where your French comes from,” said Sakr, “parce que c’est la Francophonie qui nous unit.”

Sakr is grateful for the regular attendees and their energy in pushing these programs forward. Because of the rapidly growing popularity of the programs, Rana connected with PhilaFLAM.

“PhilaFLAM saw our growing Francophile community and offered us books for our collection. We have the need, the space, and the people ready for these books. And they have been tremendously generous in donating books that French speakers within all the Chester County Library System can enjoy.”

Marine Havel, president and founder of PhilaFLAM said, “PhilaFLAM is proud to be a partner of Kennett Library. A partnership between our school and the Kennett Library is important for every student, and every family in Chester County because it enhances access to resources for all francophone and francophile kids, students, families, and teachers in the county. We hope it will also further our support of language learning research, through plurilingualism discussions, and share educational and professional development opportunities offered by the French Embassy, through their French, parce que c’est la Francophonie qui nous unit.”

Havel has been recently appointed, honorary consul of France in Philadelphia because of her immense contributions to the french speaking community locally. FrancoFun and FrancoTalk are honored to be now part of this network.

Sakr continued, “With the support of PhilaFLAM, this collaboration, we can build on what Francophile patrons want in a program – from movie nights to book clubs and picnics.”

The books, which will amount to about 200 (including children, young adults, and adult books), are slated to arrive by the Grand Opening Celebration on August 27.

Chris Manna, executive director of Kennett Library, said, “The Kennett Library supports libraries for all and embraces multi-cultural environments where all people are celebrated and supported as part of their historical heritage. This new French collection and programming support our mission to bring all pieces of our community together into one shared space for collaboration.”

Kennett Library looks forward to further collaborations with community organizations to expand French programs and community networking.

Learn more about Kennett Library’s French programs:

FrancoFun! – Third Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. FrancoTalk – Third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Learn more about library programs: KennettLibrary.org

Details for the French Toast Celebration:

The French Toast event will be catered by Talula’s Table. Francophiles of all ages are welcome. July 8, 10-11:30 a.m. at the new Kennett Library & Resource Center. Please register to attend. https://ccls.libcal.com/event/10853497

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Police Log July 5: Thefts, crashes, harassment

Police

Pennsylvania State Police

Media Barracks

• Melanie S. Gross, 20, of Royersford, was cited for her involvement in a two-vehicle crash in Concord Township on June 22, a police report said. The accident happened at 10:33 p.m. on Route 202 north of Beaver Valley Road. According to police, Gross was southbound on 202 when she stopped in the right lane for a traffic light. The other vehicle was in the left lane when Gross moved into the left lane and struck the other car.

• Police said they arrested James Piper, 48, of New Castle, for shoplifting at Wegmans in Concord Township. According to the report, Piper allegedly stole $121 worth of merchandise from the store.

• Maher-Afroz Z. Sayed, 41, of Glen Mills, was cited for excessive speed following a single-car crash on June 12, a police report said. The accident happened on Route 1 near Scott Road in Concord Township shortly before 6 p.m. According to police, Sayed was driving too fast for the conditions and lost control of her car, hitting the concrete median and then a rock on the right side of the road. The car, a 2020 Audi Q5, was disabled but no injuries were reported.

• Kimberly Smith, 39, of North East, Md., was arrested for shoplifting at Wegmans on June 9, according to state police. The report said Smith stole $622 worth of merchandise.

• Lenscrafters on Route 202 in Concord Township was ripped off on May 31. Unknown suspects stole 11 eyeglass frames ranging in price from $254 to $475. The suspects fled in a white Nissan Altima. Police are investigating.

Avondale Barracks

• An apparent marital dispute led to both parties being cited for harassment. State police said troopers responded to a domestic dispute on Creek Road in Pocopson Township on June 26. Once on the scene, police discovered there had been a “minor scuffle” involving marital property. The report said police told the couple that the property issue had to be settled by their respective attorneys.

• Police said they arrested a 24-year-old woman from Kennett Square for shoplifting at the East Marlborough Township Walmart on June 22. The accused, not named in the report, allegedly stole $130 worth of merchandise.

Kennett Square Police Department

• Police said Michael Politi, 61, of Kennett Square, was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after the grey Nissan he was operating was stopped for traveling between 40 and 41 mph in a posted 25 mph zone. The incident occurred on June 24, at approximately 1:10 a.m. in the 400 block of N. Union Street. Officers said they observed indicators suggesting intoxication and field sobriety tests showed impairment. He was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and submitted to a chemical test of his breath, resulting in a blood alcohol level of 0.177 percent. He was processed and later released at his residence, pending the issuance of a summons.

• On June 14, at approximately 9:30 a.m., borough police officers received a report suggesting Jonathan Cuevas-Matos, 32, violated certain conditions of a Protection from Abuse order by allegedly having contact, multiple times, with an individual with whom the court prohibited contact. A criminal complaint was completed, and Cuevas-Matos was arraigned with bail set at $10,000 cash, which he was not able to produce. He was transported to Chester County Prison.

• Virgilio Ramos-Lopez, 38, of Kennett Square, was arrested and charged with DUI and related offenses, a police report said. According to that report, a traffic stop was made after the gray Nissan he was operating was stopped for failing to maintain its lane of travel. The incident occurred on June 9, at approximately 11:02 p.m., in the 200 block of Center Street. After making the stop, officers said they observed indicators suggesting intoxication, and field sobriety tests showed impairment. He was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and submitted to a chemical test of his breath, resulting in a blood alcohol level of 0.185 percent.

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