Chadds Ford Township supervisors held a brief work session in a rare late Wednesday afternoon meeting in which they honored two residents. Supervisors’ Vice Chairman Frank Murphy read proclamations for Phil Wenrich and Martha King.
For Wenrich — the Chadds Ford Township constable, fire marshal, and emergency management coordinator — the proclamation noted his efforts during the Aug. 7 storm and during the Danelo Cavalcante manhunt.
“Mr. Wenrich worked tirelessly for the residents of Chadds Ford during the Aug. 7 storm. He exhibited exceptional courage, dedication, and selflessness in responding to the needs of our community.”
Murphy continued reading the proclamation, expressing gratitude for Wenrich’s continued availability and constant contact between those conducting the manhunt and the township.
Wenrich commented after the presentation saying, “I love this township and I love the people of this township.”
For Martha King, who has won multiple national and international competitions as a lumber jill, the proclamation reads, in part, “Martha King, a beloved member of our community, has distinguished herself as a trailblazer and a true inspiration for her exceptional accomplishments.”
Murphy referred to her as “bringing honor and pride to Chadds Ford.”
King’s response was to say, “It comes from having the best parents in the world.” [Rob and Katharine King of Chadds Ford Tree Service.]
Other business
The township’s first Pumpkin Paint & Carve is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. at the pavilion in the township park. All children who participate will receive a pumpkin they can paint and take home. The township will provide a link later so people can register.
Also on Oct. 14, Brinton Run Preserve will hold a planting day and tree giveaway. Go to https://northamericanlandtrust.org/explore/brinton-run-preserve/ to register for the planting.
This fall’s recycling day is Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the township building. Electronics will be accepted and there will be bags for disposing of old medications. There will also be paper shredding, and the Chadds Ford Residents Association will conduct its semiannual road cleanup on that day.
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.
