Southern Chester County Connections Fall/Winter 2022 Edition

SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY COECTIONS ISSUE 9 Fall/Winter 2022 RetirementEDITORIALSPECIALInsideFOCUS:Living

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Magazine

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|CONNECTIONS|————————————— Jump Continued from Page 6 Fall/Winter 2022 Table of Contents Special Editorial Focus: Retirement Living CONNECTIONS Southern Chester County In Each Issue Chairman’s Welcome ................................8 SCCCC Program and Event Calendar ........8 A Message from the President ................10 Advertiser’s Index ...................................50 SCCCC Business Directory......................51 Special Editorial Focus: Introduction ......12 The Residence at Chadds Ford ................14 Kendal-Crosslands Communities .............22 Simpson at Jenner’s Pond .......................28 Friends Home in Kennett ........................34 Meet our Members M. Davis & Sons, Inc. ............................20 Brandywine Red Clay Alliance ................26 Hearne Hardwoods, Inc..........................32 Kennett Square ACE Hardware ...............40 Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau ...................................................42 Anchor Life + Fitness ..............................48 6 ——Fall/Winter2022•Volume9——

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SCCCC Program and Event Calendar

Chairman’s Welcome

~ Drive Your Membership [VIRTUAL]

Member Venue: Hartefeld National Golf Club

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~ Member Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting New Horizons Recovery Center

~ Drive Your Membership [Virtual]

Friday, January 13th 8:30 am

~ Annual Meeting Breakfast – visit www.scccc.com for details

~ SCCCC Holiday After Hours! visit www.scccc.com for details

Event Sponsor: Available! Visit www.scccc.com to learn more

Member Venue: Hartefeld National Golf

As a chamber of commerce, we continue to evolve our services to match the continuing evolution of our business community. As technologies change and new business challenges emerge, the chamber works tirelessly to seek your input, anticipate your needs, and adapt our services accordingly.

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, October 27th 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

~ Signature Event! Annual Fall Luncheon visit www.scccc.com for details

~ Event Sponsor: Paisley Solutions

NOVEMBER 2022

Member Venue: Hartefeld National Golf Club

Member Venue: Hartefeld National Golf Club

FEBRUARY 2023

Our second objective is to grow and retain our membership. This chamber is an ever-growing organization of dedicated business and organization members committed to leading, giving, and serving each other and our community.

Dear SCCCC Members,

As we continue through 2022, our Chamber objectives remain simple and focused. The first objective is to maintain and strengthen our member-centric focus, concentrating on you, our membership, and, discover how we can become a better organization to serve you.

Member Venue: Hartefeld National Golf Club

Visit www.scccc.com to learn more

Thursday, October 6th – visit www.scccc.com for details

~ Drive Your Membership [Virtual] Friday, February 10th 8:30

Over the years, the region has grown with businesses of every size, and our chamber members comprise nearly all business sectors. Largely due to our businesses and the absolute beauty of the landscape, Southern Chester County continues to be one of the most desirable places to work and live in the region.

~ Drive Your Membership [Virtual]

Friday, October 14th 8:30 am

~ Network at Noon! Luncheon

Event Sponsorship: Available! Contact ckuhn@scccc.com

Event Sponsorship: Available! Contact ckuhn@scccc.com

~ Network at Noon! Luncheon Thursday, December 15th 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

~ Network at Noon! Luncheon Thursday, January 26th 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

~ Network at Noon! Luncheon Thursday, February 23rd 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Event Sponsorship: Available! Contact ckuhn@scccc.com

The past few years have brought many challenges to our local businesses, from pandemic to labor shortages, and now inflation. Despite these challenges, our local businesses continue to thrive and the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce (SCCCC) is here to support you.

Thank you for your continued support, your precious time, and your sponsorship. The SCCCC board of directors, SCCCC committees, staff, and I look forward to helping you prosper in the year ahead.

~ Member Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Cypress Veterinary Clinic Saturday, October 29th

Tim Moore SCCCC Chairman of the (ConstellationBoardEnergy)

Friday, November 11th 8:30 am

Event Sponsor: Kennett Community Grocer

OCTOBER 2022

~ Network at Noon! Luncheon Thursday, November 17th 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

JANUARY 2023

DECEMBER 2022

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A Message from the President

When I returned from this year’s program, I realized how thrilling it was to see everyone, for we had not been together in person since 2019. Reconnecting with Board members, chatting with faculty members I’ve come to know, spending time with peers from around the country, and supporting attendees, helped me remember how much serving in this industry means to me, both professionally and personally - this makes me happy.

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Dear Members and Friends,

Best Cherylregards,B.Kuhn, IOM

I sometimes like to begin my “CONNECTIONS” letters with a favorite quote, such as: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be Albertsuccessful.”Schweitzer

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I serve on the U.S. Chamber Board of Regents. As a member of the Board, we oversee implementation of the Northeast Institute education program – held annually in August at Villanova University. Northeast Institute is one of the U.S. Chamber’s four large scale nonprofit management certification programs offered to employees of associations and chambers of commerce. Our duties include planning and organizing the program.

Our Chamber of Commerce proudly participates in many community initiatives including the SCC Digital Equity Coalition, Chester County opioid crisis, the Jennersville Hospital transition to the ChristianaCare West Grove Campus, Kennett High School’s Degree Program, KACS Food Drives, and more and all of this makes me happy.

SCCCC Circle of Champions

As our organization continues to be a driving force for those in need, it brings me back full circle to Albert Schweitzer’s philosophy, which was built upon the principle of helping others. Helping others doesn’t just make the world better – it makes us better, for the act of giving back inspires happiness, health, andPleasewell-being.reachout if you would like to be happier by being involved –we would love to include you...and this would also make me happy.

President & CEO Your Success Is Our Business

Cheryl B. Kuhn

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Senior communities like Friends Home in Kennett, Jenner’s Pond, Kendal~Crosslands Communities, and The Residence at Chadds Ford can provide important levels of care for aging adults. In this issue, you’ll find profiles of a few of the senior communities like these that are helping to meet the needs of the aging population in southern Chester County and the surrounding areas. Each one finds ways to create unique experiences and services for residents.

Senior communities meet the needs of aging residents

Building a sense of community is a consistent theme for these senior living communities, and that’s definitely true for the Friends Home, which has a slogan of “Where friends become family.”

At Jenner’s Pond, its mission is simple: to offer the highest level of senior care available, with living options and medical attention that give residents and their families the peace-of-mind needed when making such a major deci-

According to U.S. Census data, people aged 65 and older already make up 19 percent of Pennsylvania’s overall population. Here in Chester County, 17 percent of the population is over the age of 65—and more people reach that age every day.

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As Natalie Smith writes in her story about The Residence at Chadds Ford, “The desire to lead your best life certainly doesn’t wane as you get older. For many, moving to a senior community – whether it be to live independently or

Kendal Crosslands Communities is a LifePlan Retirement Community in Kennett Square. The campus is nestled on 500 acres and is a certified arboretum surrounded by forests, meadows, tranquil water features, luscious manicured gardens, over 7 miles of hiking trails, and rolling hills. Joint committees work with local horticulture and nature conservancy groups to sponsor public events at the Kendal~Crosslands Arboretum, service programs for area youth, educational programs, and other health-giving involvement for the residents.

with some level of care – is a way to maintain that quality of living without the responsibilities that come with home ownership.”TheResidence at Chadds Ford illustrates how senior communities offer a wide variety of amenities and services to meet the changing needs of residents. This community features month-to-month rentals and offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Reflections Memory Care options in an attractive, 88-apartment structure.

The Friends Home in Kennett has been a staple in the Kennett Square area, and a resource for senior citizens, for more than 124 years. Being situated in the heart of downtown Kennett Square allows residents here to actively participate in all that the town has to offer. There are obvious benefits to being located so close to the local shops, restaurants, the library, and churches.

Chester County is a wonderful place to live and work, so it’s no surprise that many people want to spend their golden years in this area enjoying all the amenities—the shops and restaurants, the access to health care and the country living.

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sion. For those choosing independent living, apartment floor plans offer one- and two-bedroom layouts with full kitchens, private balconies, dens, patios and sunrooms up to 2,287 square feet, while cottages provide floor plans for up to 3,600 square feet.

We are pleased to highlight how some of the senior communities in the area are meeting the diverse and changing needs of an aging population, and by doing so they are helping to make southern Chester County a stronger community as a whole.

Apartments, amenities, services among options offered at The Residence at Chadds Ford

A bedroom in one of the Residence’s apartments.

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This community, which features month-to-month rentals, offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Reflections Memory Care options in an attractive, 88-apartment structure on Wilmington Pike in Glen Mills, Delaware County. The location is ideal for many reasons, said Cindy Graul, the community’s business development director.

The Residence at Chadds Ford is the group’s first in Pennsylvania; the second is in Bala Cynwyd. The company owns or operates communities throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic.

All images by Double S Media The Residence at Chadds Ford opened in early 2020.

For residents, the appealing apartments are offered in studio, one- and two-bedroom designs, each with a kitchenette and full bath. Comfortable seating for residents and their guests, outside the front doors of some units, essentially extends the living area.

By Natalie Smith

The desire to lead your best life certainly doesn’t wane as you get older. For many, moving to a senior community –whether it be to live independently or with some level of care – is a way to maintain that quality of living without the responsibilities that come with home ownership.

For those seniors and their loved ones looking for a welcoming and accessibly placed community, The Residence at Chadds Ford has a way of life that enables residents to enjoy and explore their days highlighted by “good times, good friends and great care.”

Established by Massachusetts-based LCB Senior Living,

“The first three floors of the building have a little horseshoe of apartments.

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are in a really unique spot. We’re sitting in Delaware County; our backyard faces Chester County and we’re just five miles from the border of the State of Delaware. Adult children who are trying to bring their parents back … maybe they started having more and more significant health issues. Or they live down south in Florida or North Carolina and are transitioning back to their children’s area.

A home-theater style screening room, complete with a popcorn machine and comfortable seating, is the location for both live and pre recorded presentations.

Senior-living community features quality of living

“I always describe our building as a little unique when the people are looking to source a community such as ours for senior living and month-to-month rentals,” Graul said. “We

“It’s a really neat sweet spot because we’re super close to the West Chester area. We often find that we are that convenient place for a lot of the family, so that’s what attracts a lot of people here.”

Resident Joan Washburne tends to an herb garden in The Residence at Chadds Ford’s courtyard. Chefs at the community incorporate the herbs into their menu items.

Tables are ready to accommodate residents prior to an evening meal in the dining room at The Residence at Chadds Ford. The flowers are arranged by resident “green thumb” Joan Washburne.

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At the end of the hallway, we have a laundry room. It dispenses the detergent for you and there is a folding table and washer-dryer. If you still love to do laundry, great. Otherwise we can do it for you for $25 a week. I’d be signing up for that,” Graul said with a laugh.

“It’s a very nicely appointed building where there is a modern element blended with traditional pieces that are timely looking. So it’s not over-the-top modern, but it also is very well-appointed in what I would describe as monochromatic.”

In addition to the restaurant-style gourmet meals, among the services included

A dedicated room for workouts and physical activity is another of the benefits enjoyed by residents at the Chadds Ford location.

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Specialties as Shrimp Scampi, Teriyaki Chicken and Butcher’s Choice, which is a “rotating chef-inspired steakhouse selection.”

The Residence at Chadds Ford

Services and amenities are plentiful, including three chefprepared meals daily. Menus boast such chef’s Seasonal

For those in Independent Living, activities abound and are tailored to the residents’ interests and abilities. A recent day’s activities called “opportunities for engagement,” included: a strength and cardio class; tai chi

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For residents needing Assisted Living or Personal Care, a host of services are offered for additional charges, such as help walking, bathing and aid with morning and evening routines.Reflections

in the monthly fee are weekly housekeeping and linen service; access to an emergency response system, activated in the apartments and via pendants given to residents; utilities; common-area Wi-Fi; and garage parking. For those who don’t drive, a transport service is offered, taking residents to their errands within a 10-mile radius of The Residence.

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Breakfast and lunch menus carry items like Eggs Your Way and Build Your Own Burger. Meals are served from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and residents may dine at anytime they wish. And if you feel like having pancakes at 5 p.m.? No problem.

Memory Care is a program “based on a philosophy of empathy, expression and mindfulness.” The planned programs are geared toward supporting and enriching residents’ experiences. Three gourmet-style meals are also included, with colors and sounds surrounding the dining experience adapted for those with dementia. For instance, Graul said the caregivers wear lime green because it is more easily seen by people affected by that condition.

Graul praised Engagement Director Kristin Cartwright for her work with the residents and creating appealing programs for them.

“We like to focus on the ability first, rather than their disability because it’s person-centered. We need to see what they are capable of rather than what their deficits are,”

Graul said that some residents who are enthusiastic about The Residence at Chadds Ford often want to share their passion.

Graul said. “There are so many opportunities that we have here within our community where we can help elevate people and lift them up on their past occupations, their hobbies or interests to make their light shine from within and really grow their inner interest, because they have so much to bring to the table. Their past occupations, and their strengths … they can help self-guide our events by being the leader of an organization or club.”

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Graul noted that the nondenominational Bible-study group was suggested and run by resident Dick Wirth, who has a longtime interest in religion, she

Resident Carole Harper works on completing a jigsaw puzzle while in one of the Residence’s common areas.

Resident Dick Wirth. His interest in religion led him to run a non-denominational Bible study.

noted. And the food-preparation staff benefits from the green thumb of resident Joan Washburne, who maintains fresh herbs in a raised planter that the chefs incorporate in residents’ meals. Washburne also arranges flowers on the tables in the dining room every Thursday.

non-denominational Bible study; blackjack; and a Pizza & Pub Social with live music. Rounding out the evening was Friday Night Flix in the Theatre Room with a showing of “Les Misérables.”

Contact Natalie Smith at natalie@DoubleSMedia.com

Cindy Graul is the business development director for The Residence at Chadds Ford.

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One of the Residence’s social activities is a wall-sized Scrabble board, available for residents to hone their games.

are people that I know that are really proud to call this their home and it really is a gift being in their house. They’re happy to really share why they love living here.”

“One of my favorite features when I’m [giving tours of The Residence] are our ‘ambassadors’ - they’re not wearing a name tag. They’re not assigned as an ambassador. These

Residents Joan Bonita (left) and Anna Ruggere take a break during a session in the workout room.

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“We service a diversity of markets and manufacturing facilities,” Marketing and Digital Media Specialist Elaine Buonopane said. “It can be anything from a chemical site like DuPont to a regulated pharmaceutical or food and beverage facility.”

M. Davis & Sons, Inc. provides skilled craftspeople to run piping, electrical, HVAC, and many other features that accompany the installation of new equipment.“Wehave a variety of services we bring to a project. Our customers rely on us not just for a particular trade but for the execution of an entire project from engineering to installation. We can handle the project from start to finish,” Buonopane said. “When they come to us, they have one source for all the different trades and services they need.”

M. Davis & Sons, Inc.

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“We have a very diverse team regarding skills, age, gender, ethnicity, and backgrounds. We support our workforce to help them become skilled journeymen in their trade,” Buonopane said.

M. Davis & Sons, Inc. builds and services corporate and government facilities of all types and sizes. Their focus on safety and quality workmanship enables them to provide complete construction, fabrication, and maintenance capabilities to produce customized, turn-key solutions for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

about 140 employees to the area. Overall we have about 475 employees,” said Buonopane. “Our management team had been looking for well over a year for the right facility in the right location when it all came together. They were able to find the right facility that would help us grow our fabrication services while supporting our field service operations. Kennett Square is an attractive area with many great features.”

M. Davis & Sons, Inc. works with the customer’s engineering firm, bringing their experience to the practical installation of the equipment within the available footprint.“Wehave a team of seasoned management, engineers, and tradespeople that have experience with a diverse range of projects and customers,” Buonopane said.

Another offering from M. Davis is the manufacturing of modular process skids that are shipped all over the globe.

M. Davis & Sons, Inc. is expected to move from its smaller Wilmington, Del. offices and open its doors in Kennett Square by the end of September. They will continue to operate multiple fabrication facilities in Delaware and Maryland.“We’rebringing

M. Davis & Sons, Inc., a 152-year-old, fifthgeneration, family-owned industrial construction company, is coming to Kennett Square. The firm is coming to 227 Daylesford Court, Kennett Square, where there will be offices for executives, project managers, accounting, and human resources, as well as a 60,000 square feet of fabrication space.

“What we found is there is a market for modular construction, and that market is growing,” Buonopane said. “We don’t necessarily design the process. The client has the process design, and they are trying to figure out how to get it into a modular skid that we make, ship, test, and install.”

The process is constructed on a skid within a steel framework. The unit can then be dropped into a plant, with M. Davis & Sons, Inc. available to make the connections needed to get it running. “We work with our clients to build the process skid, and once shipped to their facility, we have crews available to install and maintain the process,” Buonopane said. The modular units are not only cost-effective; they are easily removed and allow for more fluidity in making changes in the manufacturing process.

M. Davis & Sons, Inc., takes on projects primarily in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey but has also done projects as far as South Carolina and Kansas.

M. Davis & Sons, Inc. is proud of its history as a fifthgeneration family-owned business. The fifth generation to run the business is CEO Peggy (Davis) Del Fabbro. She is proud that the firm is a certified Woman Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

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In 1681, William Penn specified that settlers coming to the lands granted to him by English King Charles II (Charles called it “Pennsylvania”) must preserve one acre of trees for every five acres cleared. Their descendants extended Penn’s far-sighted conservation measures by

By Michele Berardi

A natural inheritance

It’s not surprising then that Kendal~Crosslands still focuses on sustaining the natural environment and is unlike any retirement community in Chester

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planting and studying collections of trees. Nearly 300 years after Penn, a gift from Philadelphia-area Quakers helped establish Kendal Crosslands Communities, a LifePlan Retirement Community in Kennett Square.

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Residents have the comfort of knowing that they can receive personal care without having to move. Care is brought to them. Quality of life, combined with a comfortable setting, makes Friends Home unique. It is the residents who fill the community with their vitality and spirit that make this a very special place, indeed.

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Communities began 50 years ago in historic Southern Chester County, adjacent to Longwood Gardens. The community consists of four campuses, Kendal at Longwood and Crosslands (two LifePlan communities, offering a continuum of care) and Coniston and Cartmel (two 50-plus communities), all of which provide diverse choices in residential cottages and apartments and wonderful amenities. Their sustainability practices percolate into their residential homes as well. Brand new cottages and apartments on their Crosslands campus target the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) certification. These new homes will also be able to add solar panels to reduce their environmental impact further and enhance sustainability. Additionally,

Come experience the start of a whole new lifestyle for seniors.

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444-8785 for more information or to schedule a personal tour.

the past few years, residents and staff have planted more than 500 woody plants in their forests and countless wildflower plugs in the meadows. As a result, residents enjoy life and the natural beauty of the world around them, and it’s evident with their countless hours of labor of love to support Kendal~Crosslandsit.

The campus is nestled on 500 acres and is a certified Arboretum surrounded by forests, meadows, tranquil water features, luscious manicured gardens, over 7 miles of hiking trails, and rolling hills. Joint committees work with local horticulture and nature conservancy groups to sponsor public events at the Kendal~Crosslands Arboretum, service programs for area youth, educational programs, and other health-giving involvement for the residents. Additionally, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has designated the Kendal~Crosslands campus as a Certified Wildlife Habitat. NWF celebrates and recognizes the efforts of the community to create outdoor spaces that improve habitats for birds, butterflies, frogs, and other wildlife by providing essential elements needed by all wildlife which are natural food sources, clean water, cover, and places to raise young.

Both staff and residents take great care in maintaining and improving the landscaped grounds and have been very active in the stewardship of natural resources, including the restoration of a rich diversity of plants that provide native habitat for birds and other wildlife. Over

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resident energy committees are very active in creating electric vehicle charging stations and a recent hydroponics lab to grow vegetables used in their dining room.But one of agingingsphysicalonofscalestohealthtocharacteristicsCommunities’Kendal~Crosslandsmostdistinctiveistheirapproachqualitywellnessprogramsandcareservices.Theystriveprovideauthenticmultipleoflivingandexpressionsselfwithservicesthatfocuscapabilities.Inaddition,thedesignoftheirbuild-supportsandenhancestheprocessandtheprovision

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of services. Last year, a workgroup of staff members, residents, and board members gathered to listen, share a vision and ideas, and engage with one another in a collaborative process to begin redesigning their Kendal at Longwood Health Center. This new design of our Resident Care, Personal Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation spaces will integrate their rooted commitment to the environment where community, nature, and care meet. The workgroup focused on a vision incorporating a setting that transforms the aging experiences. Preserving the campus’ capacity to sustain and inspire, along with nature that nurtures, requires a creative responsibility towards the earth inherited from previous generations. It is the community’s intention to leave

For more information, you may view their website at kcc.kendal.org.

the next generation a legacy of sustainably managed resources that bequeaths to the future a world rich in beauty and diversity. As one of the area’s most highly regarded retirement communities, Kendal~Crosslands has a long legacy to build upon and one to leave. Residents, who come from not only the local area but from across the country, help add to the diverse beauty of its natural outdoor spaces. The campuses of Kendal~Crosslands are a place of peace and tranquility, inspiration and joy, a landscape that supports each person’s individual needs and interests while reflecting the richness of community living.

In a related effort, the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance is also working to expand programs that reach underserved communities. “A lot of those community members have grown up in urban environments, so they have not been exposed to nature. We want to get their feet off the concrete,” Jordan said.

The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance has eight preserves totaling nearly 1,100 acres with an additional 1,300 acres under conservation easement.

“The work was a lot easier back in the early days than it is now,” executive director and CEO James Jordan said. “Back then you looked at the biggest

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smokestacks in town and you knew where the problem was—that has changed. The problems have gotten smaller, but they are just as important. The problems are coming from you and me with the urbanization of the area.”

“Currently, we have four additional land preservation projects in progress in Chester County,” Jordan said.

The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance has its roots in a time before watershed protection was considered an important issue. In 2015, the Alliance was formed by the merger of the two oldest non-profit small watershed organizations in the country.

Courtesy photos Youngsters enjoy one of the summer camp activities.

Brandywine Red Clay Alliance

In April of this year, to broaden its impact, the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance merged with the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County. This will result in a closer connection with the Kennett Square and New Garden area communities. “We are excited because this most recent merger will expand our land preservation efforts in the region,” Jordan said.

“It gives us another hub to do environmental education in the Kennett area. The costs of a merger are expensive, but longterm we’re going to be more efficient,” Jordan said. “What

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The new merger with the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County gives the organization an auxiliary office in the heart of the Kennett area at the Chandler Mill Preserve.

“There’s a disconnect between the children today and the natural environment,” Jordan said. “We have to compete with computers and video games.”

The goals of the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance continue to be watershed restoration, watershed conservation and environmental education with an increased emphasis on land preservation.

On the education front, the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance was seeing 13,000 people a year before the pandemic, mostly at its Myrick Conservation Center. Through school presentations, outreach programs and summer camp programs, the goal of reaching out to young people isProgramsachieved. are designed to complement the materials being taught in the schools and build a sense of stream stewardship in young people. To do that most effectively, projects are hands-on and programs are focused on seeing nature live and up close.

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The Brandywine Valley Association was founded in 1945 by area businesspeople in the midst of a local industrial revolution. The saw that poorly treated wastewater, industrial waste and soil erosion were a threat to our creeks and water supplies. Seven years later, the Red Clay Valley Association was formed on similar principals. The two organizations had worked independently for decades until they came together seven years ago to combine efforts and streamline operations.

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Constant erosion of stream-banks, loss of riparian cover and the stream canopy, all have an impact on water quality. Municipalities are struggling to meet new federal standards for reduction of sediment in the waterways, and the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance is available to help them comply.

On a much smaller scale the organization has outreach programs to help individual property owners reduce runoff or help the environment by adding pollinator gardens. “Who doesn’t like to look at a monarch butterfly out their back window?” Jordan asked.

For more information, visit the website at BrandywineRedClay.org.

The recently acquired Chandler Mill Nature Preserve in the Kennett area.

The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance is a non-profit organization that depends on community support from its membership and a limited number of fundraising events.

One of recently completed stream restoration projects.

happens on land has the most impact on what happens in our Meanwhile,streams.”

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the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance is working on a multitude of stream restoration and conservation projects large and small. “The whole objective is for the streams to meet fishable, drinkable, swimmable standards,” Jordan said.As work continues for the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance, challenges also increase. “Our storms have become intense. What used to be a hundred-year storm is happening more frequently,” Jordan said. “The other problem is the stormwater has no place to go as we increase our impervious coverage.”

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He talked to a former high school principal who told him that every time he drives through the village, those he passes by offer him a friendly wave.

He met a former veterinarian from Virginia who moved to a cottage overlooking Sycamore Pond with his wife eight months before, who praised Jenner’s Pond for the friendliness and compassion of its staff.

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The reporter entered the Alison Community Center and there he spoke with a 22-year resident who spoke of Jenner’s Pond as a community of friendships.

I first meet with prospective residents, I ask them to ask questions of the experts – the people who already call Jenner’s Pond their home,” said Dawn Lytle, director of sales and marketing. “It’s not easy to decide to move from a home that you may have owned and lived in for the last 40 to 50 years and where you raised your family, nor is it easy to

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The mission of Jenner’s Pond is to offer the highest level of senior care available, with living options and medical attention that give residents and their families a great peace-of-mind.

Mission accomplished through compassion and care

On a recent August morning, a reporter arrived at the Jenner’s Pond with the intention of finding the retirement community’s truest definition.

admit that you are getting older, but we are here to help with that process. What I tell our prospective residents is, ‘Can you see yourself living here? Are these the kinds of people you could see yourself becoming friends with?’”

So there it was, his answer, that all along its lush and peaceful 88 acres – from the winding latticework of its trails to its opened doors of opportunity and – the truest definition of Jenner’s Pond is found in the 300 residents who have made a beautiful life decision to call it

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A beautiful life decision

He drove through its quaint neighborhoods of cottages and apartments, past its well-manicured gardens bursting with the foliage of the season, and beyond the tranquility of smallish ponds that dot its tranquil landscape.

Jenner’s Pond:

For those choosing assisted living, the Ruston Residence provides personalized assistance and access to a full continuum of health care services, including health and wellness programs, scheduled transportation, and assistance with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, as well as medication and health monitoring. The Lavender Lane Memory Support provides specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s, with programs and accommodations designed to optimize their abilities and their safety.

At Jenner’s Pond, its mission is simple: to offer the highest level of senior care available, with living options and medical attention that give residents and their families the peace-of-mind needed when making such a major decision. For those choosing independent living, apartment floor plans offer one- and two-bedroom layouts with full kitchens, private balconies, dens, patios and sunrooms up to 2,287 square feet, while cottages provide floor plans for up to 3,600 square feet.

Lavender Lane at The Ruston Residence provides specialized memory care for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in a safe, supportive household atmosphere designed to help residents maintain their dignity and a sense of independence. Its specially-trained team conducts a comprehensive initial assessment to ensure that individual needs are met with customized care plans that range from rehabilitation services including speech, occupational, and

At Jenner’s Pond, attention to the health and well-being is a full-time occupation. Residents can attend wellness programs that include one-on-one meetings with personal trainers and a massage therapist; working out in a stateof-the-art fitness area; or just joining walking groups who traverse the beautiful campus throughout the year.

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physical therapies, as well as skilled nursing for seniors who need more help than their family or present caregiver can give. For those who need temporary help, its respite care provides support and healthcare management 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Jenner’s Pond offers its residents an abundant social calendar, and as many as 40 different clubs to belong to.

“Our entire family of staff takes pride in working in a full continuum of care with our residents, to the point where they feel like an extension of our own family,” Lytle said.

Jenner’s Pond also offers an extensive home care option that allows couples and individuals to receive skilled assistance while still living in their home -- from short one-hour time periods to 24-7 care – who take care of tasks like meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands and grocery shopping, medication reminders, bathing, dressing, and grooming. Scheduling can range from short, one-hour blocks to 24/7 home care.

“For those whose families happen to live a distance from them here, it is important that they receive that same caring and nurturing that they receive from their loved ones.

“It is so common to see our staff walk up to our residents with memory or mobility issues and simply ask them, ‘How is your day going?’ Maybe they are in pain, or maybe they miss their family, and a kind word can go a long way.”

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At the center of engagement

“In the end, Jenner’s Pond is best defined by our people – those who live here, those who help support our mission and those who provide care here,” Lytle said.

“Together, they have made it easy for those making those tough life decisions to move to Jenner’s Pond and call it home.”

To learn more about Jenner’s Pond, visit www.JennersPond.org or www.simpsonsenior.org.

At Jenner’s Pond, it is not uncommon to see impromptu, pop-up activities.

If the truest definition of Jenner’s Pond is found in its people, then its heart is woven within the philosophy of the Simpson Foundation. Grounded from the faith of the Methodist women who founded Simpson House in 1865,

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“I recently spoke to a resident who told me that he was on his way to a Movie Committee meeting, and then to the Investment Club and from there, to practice wee bowling with a few of his friends at Jenner’s Pond – all in the same day,” said. “We have a very active calendar that goes out to each of our residents every month, so that they can plan on what they wish to do every day and every week, or not do.

“That’s the freedom of Jenner’s Pond. You can pick and choose how you want to design your schedule.”

the foundation secures charitable support from businesses, corporations and individuals to provide valuable care and life-enhancing services for seniors of all economic backgrounds, cultures and religious beliefs.

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While the centerpiece of Simpson at Jenner’s Pond remains in its commitment to a person-directed and wellness-oriented approach to health and wellness for its residents, it also led by the intangible quality of resident engagement. In addition to 40 activity clubs, the Jenner’s Pond social calendar is a monthly roster of on- and off-campus events ranging from seeing a Happy Hour live performance at Morries’ Pub or traveling to Philadelphia to catch a performance of the Philadelphia Orchestra.

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hobbyists. The company can provide whatever size order is needed from a single piece of wood with a unique grain pattern to a load of lumber large enough to complete an entireHearnehome.Hardwoods have been used by master woodcarvers and artists on work that is now residing in museums. “We handle the one-of-a-kind burls that are desirable,” Rick Hearne said.

Hearne Hardwoods typically carries 150 to 250 different species of wood from all around the world that CEO Rick Hearne and his son Brian Hearne personally hand select.

Hearne Hardwoods in Oxford is the largest specialty lumberyard in North America. Here, you will find the most extensive collection of unusual pieces and species available anywhere.

Hearne Hardwoods is a family business, with Hearne’s son Brian now serving as company president and Hearne’s wife Pat serving as company secretary/treasurer.

The Hearne Hardwoods facility in Oxford.

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“What a great staff we have here. We have only 20 people here, but most are longtime employees. One of the reasons is that they are doing a job they are excited about,” Hearne said. “When customers come in, they are welcomed. We

Hearne understands hand craftsmanship, having been a leather worker. Working with a logger friend, he recognized that many of the pieces of wood being left behind on the forest floor had the unusual grains and shapes that woodworkers seek out. Hearne Hardwoods now has two satellite sawmills, one in Nicaragua where they also have three reforestation projects going, and one in Alaska for producing spruce guitar tops.

Unusual, and high-quality wood from Hearne Hardwoods is used by a wide variety of clients. Specialty woods are very desirable for crafting musical instruments, cabinetry and wood trim in yachts or private jets, floors and finishes in high end homes and as project material for artists and woodworking

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The business began about 45 years ago, and steadily began to grow. In 1997, Hearne moved the company to Oxford from Lancaster County accompanied by office manager Chris Salisbury and sawyer Steve Beiler, and now travels the world to source the most exquisite forest treasures. In cases of rare and exotic woods, he takes care to make sure that all species are legally harvested and accompanied by the correct paperwork. His experience in the field is widely recognized to the point where he has been called upon as a special consultant when the origin of wood is in question.

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Three generations of the Hearne family…Rick, Brian, Kora, and Mason

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Rick Hearne in front of the office with a large walnut log.

located at 200 Whiteside Drive, Oxford. Stop in to pick out wood for your next project or for more information visit the website at www.hearnehardwoods.com. Information is also on the website concerning an open house that is scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

Rick Hearne as a leather worker.

try to run our business the way we would like society toHearnerun.” recommends that the best way for a customer to find the perfect piece of lumber for their project is to come in and look through the wood in person. “People don’t know that there are so many choices available,” he said.Hearne Hardwoods, Inc. is

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“The most important part of Friends Home is that we are a part of the community,” said Jennifer Dischert, the executive administrative assistant for the senior living community.

By Monica ContributingFragaleWriter

In a recent newsletter, Friends Home executive director Christine McDonald talked about that community concept.

Its slogan is “Where friends become family,” and that is visible in both the role of Friends Home in the community and in its role in the lives of residents. A description on its website, fhkennett.org, talks of how Friends Home is “a place where life is comfortable, relationships are rewarding, and friends truly become family.”

Where friends become family

it might not always be a good fit. Helping families in and around our community find the best care for their loved ones is our main goal.”

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She said that a big challenge for families is finding ways to keep their loved one safe, adding that “senior communities always provide that safety, giving families peace of

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“Every day I see our residents thrive by being with others, and it’s not just ‘being with,’” McDonald wrote in the newsletter. “It is an outpouring and an intaking of spirit.”

“There is a massive amount of information, and it can get complicated,” she said. “When families reach out to us, our mission is to listen to their concerns, answer their questions, and assist them in any way we can.

“We love for families to learn about Friends Home, but

Friends Home in Kennett has been a staple in the Kennett Square area, and a resource for senior citizens, for more than 124 years.

Friends Home in Kennett has been a staple in the Kennett Square area, and a resource for senior citizens, for more than 124 years.

Dischert said the goal of Friends Home is to be a resource for both the town and the residents in the community.

“Being in the heart of downtown Kennett Square allows residents to actively participate in all the town has to offer. Local shops, library, churches, the YMCA, Rotary Club, and senior center are all around us,” Dischert said. “Volunteering at events that support local families is also something we take part in. The integration into this town gives residents of Friends a true feeling of home.”

Senior communities like Friends Home can provide an important level of care for aging adults, as people aged 65 and older make up 17 percent of Chester County’s residents and 19 percent of Pennsylvania’s population, according to 2021 U.S. Census data. Dischert said when seniors and their families get to the point where they look for senior housing, it can be a confusing or overwhelming process.

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Friends Home also has respite care, which Dischert described as helping both seniors and their families.

“The elderly can feel isolated at times, while families can feel overwhelmed providing round-the-clock care,” she said. “Respite stays are a wonderful way to address this.”

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The main facility is at 147 E. State Street in Kennett Square Borough. Its roots can be traced back to the Quakers who, according to the website, “came together to serve the area’s older adults.” It was formerly the Eaton Academy property when the Quakers purchased it, and has evolved over the last century-and-a-quarter to include independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing.“Updates throughout the years have been made, including the purchase of two neighboring homes and the construction of a third Friends Home in Kennett is a resource for both the town and the residents in the community.on

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Continued from Page 35 building,” Dischert said. “These homes now serve as apartments for independent living, while the new construction houses our skilled nursing facility.”

There are two levels of independent living, from residents who have their own one-bedroom apartments where they can cook and move about independently, to those in supportive independent living where help is offered for those wanting to live on their own.

website, “gives residents support with the activities of daily living such as assistance with showers, dressing, cues, and reminders, and managing their medications.” Also, for those who need more nursing care, there is the skilled nursingStaffingunit.all those areas are nursing directors, nursing administrators, registered and licensed nurses, and personal care assistants, among others.

“We have a dedicated staff of health professionals,” Dischert said. “Additionally, Friends Home has community life coordinators, adult education, and Montessori leaders. Local volunteers are always welcome.”

“When I had my own daycare in my home, I took our children up to the Friends Home every month,” Chambers said. “We went around to each room to visit and hand out

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Kennett resident Sharon Chambers recalled the many times she would go to Friends Home with children in the daycare in her home, and later at J.A.M. Christian Daycare. She described it as a “special place” that helped develop important intergenerational relationships.

The main Friends Home building can house 43 personal care and seven independent living residents, according to Dischert, and Linden Hall can house 20 people in skilled nursing.“Many of our residents have been a part of Kennett Square their entire lives, while others have moved to Friends Home to be closer to their loved ones,” she said. “A few have even come from as far as Florida and Wisconsin.”

A step up from supportive independent living is something called personal care which, according to the Friends Home

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Friends Home also has religious services, art classes, and music for residents, among other things.“The staff at the Friends Home were very good with the residents and their visitors,” Chambers said.

Continued from Page 36 something. It was enjoyed by all.” Chambers said she renewed the intergenerational relationship with Friends Home when she began working at J.A.M. Christian Daycare.“Wewould go sing several times for groups gathered to hear us,” she said. “We played with Play-Doh with them, we did art projects and played catch with weighted balloons, plus many other activities. The children and staff were always excited to go, and we knew how much joy it would bring to the residents.”

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Kennett Square Ace Hardware, located at 350 Scarlet Road in Kennett Square, is ready to serve the community with selection, service and top brands for all types for home and garden repairs and“Ourimprovements.visionisto provide a great experience for the community,” owner Steve Eisel said. “We’re here because there is a need for a hardware store in the area. We’ve got stock and we’re here for you.”Kennett Square Ace Hardware is a family-owned and operated business, run by Eisel, his wife Kit, and their children.

In addition to carrying the best paint, Ace carries many of the best brands including Stihl, Milwaukee, Toro, Ego, Scotts, and Yeti.

To help you find exactly what you need, staff are ready to help you. Eisel explained, “In an Ace store, we are known as the helpful place. Our goal is to ask everybody, as soon as they walk in the door, ‘what can I help you find?’ If someone needs help, we talk them through and try to help them understand the problem and the solution.”

Some items change with the season, so you will have what you want when you want it. Spring brings everything you need for the garden, with potting soil and fertilizer in the outdoor area. Summer finds well stocked pool supplies, followed by fall cleanup and winter snow removal tools. For the Christmas holiday season, find a wide stock of holiday lighting and decorations. You can also take a look for something unique from the year-round gift shop area.

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Kennett Square Ace Hardware is also a part of the Ace Rewards network, Ace Rewards. Join the free program that provides cash back rewards, coupons for additional savings and instant savings on many products in the store. Another perk of the program is that Ace Rewards customers may also receive free delivery on orders over $50.

“We have a wider breadth of product. This is one of the reasons I selected a to work with Ace,” Eisel said. “The cooperative works hard at defining the selection of product that is recommended we carry. We have almost 25,000 different skus in the store. Don’t be misled by size of store. We carry lesser volume but we have a wider breadth. We work really hard at maintaining the products inAlongstock.”with the Ace name comes the Ace tradition of quality and service. “Ace is ‘famous for

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In the paint department, the store carries the full line of Benjamin Moore paints. “It is the best paint you can buy,” he explained. “It is well known as the premium paint.”

There is also a full range of specialty paints, exterior stains and preservatives and computerized color matching“Ourservices.paint department is top of the line,” Eisel explained.

Ace hardware stores are part of a cooperative, with each store retailer owned. Eisel explained that there are four Ace store formats based on size. The Kennett Square location in the former Peebles Store site fits the largest of the four sizes, making it an Ace superstore.Thesuperstore designation should not be confused with the big box retailers. Eisel follows the Ace format which provides a wider selection in less physical space than the huge big box stores.

Kennett Square ACE Hardware

Whether you are hunting for a specific item or looking for home décor ideas, take a walk through Kennett Square Ace Hardware to find exactly what you need.

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four’ featuring paint, BBQ, Power and the traditional hardware,” Eisel said. “We have a special focus on BBQ and carry Weber, Traeger, Big Green Egg, and Blackstone. We are working to be your backyard destination.”

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Whether you are hunting for a specific item or looking for home décor ideas, take a walk through Kennett

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The Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square is one of the largest events in the region each year.

The tourism and hospitality industry are vital to both the economy and quality of life in Chester County. Second only to agriculture in job production and economic impact, tourism is a key factor in the county’s success. A network of assets including attractions, accommodations, wineries, breweries, arts, history and more, make the county a desirable region in which to live, work and play.

The Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) is the designated tourism promotion agency for Chester County. Strategies are aimed primarily at generating out-ofmarket visitors, with tactics ranging from marketing to sales and service of leisure travelers, corporate/meeting/social groups, amateur sports tournaments, international guests, and special event-goers. All which bring visitors to town who infuse dollars into our destination -- $1.8 billion in 2019. This number doesn’t include businesses who benefit indirectly, such as HVAC companies, plumbers, landscapers, printers, photographers, florists, even farmers who grow food for our culinary providers. The CCCVB maintains the Brandywine Valley Tourism Information Center at 300 Greenwood Road in Kennett Square right outside the gates of Longwood Gardens. The center welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Charming towns and villages cover the Chester County countryside and are treasures of a time gone by and a major attraction to visitors. Many feature lovely tree-lined streets filled with, shops, galleries, and delectable dining. Kennett Square is known for being the Mushroom Capital of the World, as the region produces over 60% of the nation’s crop. Artwork, clothing, jewelry, pottery, rare books, teas, and mushrooms make Kennett Square a gift-buyers paradise. The Woodlands at Phillips and The Mushroom Cap tell the story of Kennett’s mushroom production history. Additionally learn how mushrooms are grown and shop for specialty items related to the mighty mushroom! Dining in Kennett is so much more than mushrooms though sampling a mushroom specialty – think delicious Cream of Mushroom soup – is encouraged. Kennett Square is home to the annual Kennett Mushroom Festival. The event, held for 37 years, takes place each September the weekend after Labor Day. Celebrate mushrooms with music, rides, and entertainment. Taste test the best mushroom soups, learn about cooking and storing mushrooms from the pros and stroll through the charming town. And in Kennett New Year’s Eve is marked with the dropping of a mushroom! An eight-foot, 700 pound, illuminated stainless steel mush-

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The Plantation Field International Horse Trials.

Just south of Kennett Square is the charming town of Oxford, named for the village in England. On the way to Oxford, it’s worth stopping to view the historic covered bridges that surround the countryside. Then stroll down Oxford’s Main Street where Amish buggy’s share the road; a vibrant Art’s Alliance hosts exhibits, shows and events;

room. Midnight in the Square as it’s known, has a festival atmosphere with music, food, and fun; it is the perfect way to ring in the new year.

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Longwood Gardens attracts visitors from all over the

farmers markets offer local foods and wares; and a charming old-time candy shoppe welcomes visitors to slow down and savor sweet Oxford.

West Chester, the county seat, is a town full of history, shopping, dining, and vibrant events. Chester County History Center, in the heart of the town, is a history museum which tells the American story from a uniquely local perspective, offering walking tours, interactive exhibits and

interpretation spanning hundreds of years. West Chester’s American Helicopter Museum & Education Center is the nation’s premier aviation museum dedicated to the incredible history of rotary flight. Visitors can explore the 35-plus unique aircraft and for a special thrill, schedule a helicopter ride for a birds-eye-view of the beautiful countryside. The museum is a wonderful family fun spot and is available as a unique special event venue.

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Plantation Field International Horse Trials features top horses and riders throughout the country come together in beautiful Unionville to compete every September. In addition to the competition, guests enjoy a robust vendor village and a terrific tailgating atmosphere along the coun-

Chester County’s rolling hills have long been the scene of world- class equestrian activities. From Willowdale Steeplechase and Brandywine Polo Club, one of the oldest polo organizations on the east coast, there are a variety of exciting events thundering through the countryside.

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try course. Outdoor adventures abound in Chester County. From rivers and lakes to parks, trails and preserves, the region’s wide-open spaces offer adventure for all. Float down the Brandywine River in a canoe or kayak. Hike the Nottingham Serpentine Barrens at the Nottingham County Park. The barrens are crossed by ten miles of hiking trails. As the sun sets there is no better adventure (or view) than a hot air balloon ride. Float over the rolling countryside landscape and take in the landscape – truly get a birds-eye-view. Chester County’s Brandywine Valley is home to over 20 amazing craft brewing companies from large scale Victory Brewing to fraternity brothers’ labor of love, Locust Lane Brewery. Many offer space for small gatherings and special events. Braeloch Brewing in Kennett Square calls their charming brewery a “3rd Place”- not home or work but somewhere in between. This philosophy surrounds the gathering place where the guests come for great craft beer, local food and a fun hang out to enjoy all life has to offer. Nearby Be Here Brewing, in Avondale offers a similar vibe of fun, food and delectable

The Brandywine Valley Tourism Information Center at 300 Greenwood Road in Kennett Square.

Chester County offers a trove of unique event venues including The Gables at Chadds Ford. It is an area favorite restaurant with charmingly rustic banquet/event space

tasting room, in the quaint village of Toughkenamon, is a wonderful weekend spot to relax and unwind with delightful wine and cider. CountyCheers.com is a valuable source to find brewers, events, accommodations and more.

Over a dozen vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms line the rolling hills in the Brandywine Valley and the region’s robust terroir yields premium wines. One of the oldest and largest in PA is Chaddsford Winery. Plan formal tastings with in-depth immersive wine and cheese pairs or reserve table service with self-guided wine flights with snacks and wine/beer by-the-glass. Live music and food trucks often round out the winery’s fun vibe. Harvest Ridge Winery’s

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Braeloch Brewing in Kennett Square.

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Locals are encouraged to refer meetings and events of all types to keep the business in Chester County. If you or someone you know if planning a corporate event or a social gathering such as weddings – refer to Courtney Babcock, Director of Sales, Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau. Send us a lead and be entered into a quarterly

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accentuated by a raised gabled ceiling and wall of French windows. The space is complemented with a beautiful outdoor function area. The menu offers a contemporary twist on traditional American cuisine utilizing the fresh ingredients native to the area. Outdoor firepits are a favorite gathering spot on cool evenings. The Inn at Mendenhall is a unique meetings and event destination. Both corporate and social functions flourish in this beautiful setting. An award-winning 70-room hotel is conveniently surrounded by two grand ballrooms, expertly landscaped outdoor patios, and an area - favorite historic restaurant.

The Greater Philadelphia region is known as “America’s Garden Capital” with over 34 horticultural assets located within 30 miles. The crown jewel of these is arguably Longwood Gardens. Longwood is truly one of the world’s great gardens and home to the most significant fountain collection in North America. Longwood’s majestic Main Fountain Garden makes a splash during the Festival of Fountains. Revel in a mix of grand architecture, horticultural artistry, and soaring fountains. From early May through late October the fountains dance and soar up to 175 feet with daily shows and dazzling Illuminated Fountain Performances on Thursday through Saturday evenings. The grandeur of autumn comes to light during Longwood’s Chrysanthemum Festival from October through midNovember. This quintessential flower of fall is on display

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drawing for a $50 restaurant gift card. If the referral results in a booking at a Chester County venue or accommodations, the gift card increases with the value of the secured business. Contact Courtney for more details (Courtney@ BrandywineValley.com or 484-840-7213).

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in many forms including a thousand bloom mum! The holidays are also a magical time with A Longwood Christmas on view from mid-November through early January. Inside wander through the Conservatory and view a wonderland of the season’s towering trees, vibrant poinsettias, and acres of warm, cheery decorations. Outdoors, stroll among illuminated trees, glowing orbs, and an amazing tunnel of

Downtown West Chester is a great place to visit.

There are dozens of great restaurants in the area.

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light. Amazing, illuminated displays will be choreographed to music in the Main Fountain Garden and Large Lake. Tickets are often for specific dates and times and sell out quickly during these seasons. Plan then for an overnight getaway and receive special untimed tickets available only at participating accommodations. For more information and to book a getaway visit BrandywineValley.com.

For the younger athletes in fourth and fifth grades there is a special sports performance program designed for their age group.ANCHOR life + fitness is located at 112 S. Broad St., Kennett Square. For more information, visit the website at www.anchorlifeandfit.com or call 610-444-5433.

one-on-one private training.

ANCHOR life + fitness

Depending on individual needs and goals, there are large group fitness classes for up to 12 clients, small group training for 3 to 5 participants and

For training that addresses the fitness of the entire body as well as the mind there are classes in foundation yoga, vinyasa yoga, stability yoga and restorative yoga. You may train with Indian clubs, work on deep breathing, experience guided meditation, or try foam rolling to release muscle tension.

ANCHOR life + fitness is about more than exercise. The business philosophy is to provide custom personal training along with an individualized nutrition plan that contribute to a lifestyle change that will help you reach your goals faster and keep your results. Clients can get stronger, reduce stress and feel

By Marcella ContributingPeyre-FerryWriter

Richardson believes in taking a holistic approach to wellness by eating real foods of high quality that are sustainable for life. The harder you train, the harder you must recover, which is why proper nutrition, yoga and massage are a part of the Forprogram.younger athletes who are between 6th grade through college, ANCHOR Sports Performance program provides a comprehensive plan to improve strength, speed and skill. Simply practicing your sport may not be the best way to excel. Working on improving the entire body through a holistic approach leads to overall improved performance and success at your individual sport.

ANCHORbetter.life + fitness offers a wide range of programs for clients with a wide range of needs. Programs include sports performance, ATHLETE small group training, ANCHOR KIDS, personal training, yoga, active recovery, and strength. There is also wellness support through reiki and massage. New clients can start with two weeks of free training to find out what ANCHOR life + fitness is all about and what it can do for you. This offer includes one free wellness session, two small group training sessions, unlimited ANCHOR Fit classes and Active Recovery classes plus one free Success Session and ten coaches to help you at every step along the way.

Owner and coach Charlene Richardson opened ANCHOR life + fitness in 2016. She has created a space where everyone feels safe, comfortable and welcome. She believes that strength is a journey and if you create a strong body you can handle whatever life throws at you. She and her staff will push you to do things you may have never thought you could do, reaching those milestones in a safe and progressive manner.

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Anti-Human Trafficking .....................................................12 Brandywine Red Clay Alliance ...................................................46 Brandywine Septic Services, Inc. ...............................................50 Carosella & Associates, P.C. ......................................................35

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Ford Complete Services, LLC ..........................................3 Christine Gordon Merrill Lynch Wealth Management ...............11 compuSIGN.com .......................................................................30

Cypress

Veterinary Clinic ..........................................................41 Double Designs Ltd. .................................................................24 DuVall Bus Service ......................................................back cover E.H.C. Associates .......................................................................16 Ethel Ann Murphy-BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors ........................36 F. Frederick Breuninger & Son Insurance, Inc. ..........................18 Fearless Martial Arts ..................................................................27 Friends Home in Kennett ...........................................................23 Habitat for Humanity of Chester County...................................27 Ira D. Binder, Esq., Attorney......................................................24 Joe Oliver - Edward Jones Investments. .....................................16 Kennett ACE Hardware ..............................................................19 Kennett Community Grocer.......................................................41 Kuzo Funeral Home, Inc. ...........................................................17 KVIS & Coe Insurance Services....................................................5 L&W Insurance ..........................................................................49 Longwood Gardens ....................................................................59 Longwood Rotary .........................................................................9 M. Cynthia Quinn, CPA .............................................................36 M. Davis & Sons, Inc. ................................................................21 Martin Appliance .........................................................................2 Mighty Writers ...........................................................................31 Mitchell Mechanical / M2 Welding ...........................................37 Nawn and Company, CPA’s, Ltd. ...............................................30 New London Electric, Inc. .........................................................39 Power of 2 Montessori ...............................................................38 Presence Bank ............................................................................43 R & D Heating & Cooling, Inc. ....................................................7 RE/MAX Excellence-Michael & Tammy Duering........................33 Realty One Group, Dan Sweeney ..............................................13 SamNova, Inc. ...........................................................................29 SECCRA (Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority) ......................................................................25 Skyview Tech .............................................................................45 The Tri-M Group, LLC .................................................................4 Unionville Presbyterian Church .................................................47 Whisman Giordano & Associates, LLC.......................................15 Yerkes Insurance Inc..................................................................44

Car Repair Services, LLC 610-869-5611

Business Service - Career Coach SamNova, Inc. www610-274-8214.samnovainc.com

Effectv (267) www.Effectv.com564-6844

M. Davis & Sons, Inc. www302-993-3323.mdavisinc.com

Business ServiceButlerBank Consulting www610-268-1276.butlerbank.net

www484-459-3591.belleslaxclub.com

Business Service

See ad pg. 30 RKL LLP www484-869-5220.rklcpa.com

PA Chamber of Business and Industry www.pachamber.org717-720-5471

M. Cynthia Quinn, CPA www610-380-1040.mcq1040.com

www.braelochbrewing.beer610-612-9242

See ad pg. 21 Mobac, Inc. www610-444-3490.mobacinc.com

See ad pg. 15

www.brandywinetechnology.com

www.beherebrewing.com/ Braeloch Brewing

www888-477-CAMP.campsaginaw.com

Agriculture/Farm - Orchard

Office Elf Bookkeeping www610-509-1099.Of ficeElf.net

ED RAHME Architect www.edrahme.com610-453-7874

Bumpers & Company, Certified Public Accountants www.bumpersco.com302-798-3300

www.clemensincbuilders.com

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A ., Inc.

RNJ Plaques and Engraving LLC com/?subid1=cb982ece-ca2d-11eb-http://ww1.rnjplaques.610-932-4763b8f9-49572da5dc5a

Art - Art Galleries

https://car-repair-services-llc.business.site/ Brewery

A&EAutomotiveDetailing

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman

Umbreit Wileczek & Associates, PC www.uwacpa.com610-444-3222

Automotive - Auto Repairs

Building Contractor - Commercial New Construction

610-290-4853

Business Service - Awards, Engraving, Car ving

Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square/Longwood www.kennettsquare.hgi.com610-444-9100

Accomodation/LodgingBanquet Service

Belles Lacrosse LLC

Right Touch Awards 484-576-7690

ApartmentsSenior and Adult R esidence

Fair field Inn & Suites Kennett Square Brandywine www.brandywinemarriott.com610-444-8995Valley

Building ContractorCommercial Renovation

Business -

www.glenwilloworchards.com

Athletics - Lacrosse

Fenstermacher & Company, PC www.fandco.com610-444-1215

Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz, LLC www610-388-7800.barszgowie.com/

Accounting - Bookkeeping Services

Fischer Cunnane & Associates CPA & Consultants www.610-431-1003 fischercunnane.com

BuildingClemens,ContractorInc.

www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phlvl-610-459-1190residence-inn-philadelphia-glen-mills-concordville/

John K. Sturgis Builders, Inc. www.sturgisbuilders.com610-268-8686

Sand

Innovative Financial Results, LLC www.InnovativeFinancialResults.com484-680-0745

Service

Business

Latitude www484-356-8756.latitudeinfosec.com

Administrator - Retirement Plan

Accomodation/Lodging - Campground Camp Saginaw

Advertising

Oxford Arts Alliance www610-467-0301.oxfordart.org

Salvadore Enterprises, LLC 610-496-5146 www.facebook.com/salvadoreenter-prises

WARFEL Construction Company www484-329-7200.warfelcc.com

Computer Systems

Suzanne Barba Consulting, LLC www.suzannebarba.com302-220-0090

www610-444-2900.bernardon.com

Information Security

Digital Revenue Systems 610-871-8754

Consulting

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Accomodation/Lodging - Hotel/Motel

Accountant - CPA

Be Here Brewing Company 484-467-1888

BERNARDONArchitect

M. LaBare Certified Arborist, LLC www610-388-2042.mlabare.com

Atlantic Pension Services, Inc. 610-925-5554 www.atlanticpensionservices.com

610-444-4404

Brandywine Technology 302-656-6100

Paisley Solutions www.paisleysolutions.com610-444-2597

www.righttouchengravers.com

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See ad pg. 29

www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us215-293-1410

Whisman Giordano & Associates, LLC 302-266-0202 www.whismangiordano.com

Arboriculture

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Business Directory

Glen Willow Orchards 610-268-8743

Hampton Inn & Suites Chadds Ford www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/610-358-9540pennsylvania/hampton-inn-and-suites-chadds-ford-CFORDHX/index.html

Luther House I, II, III, IV www610-869-4240.lutherhousepa.org

Residence Inn Glen Mills - Concordville

See ad pg. 36

Supporting Strategies | Brandywine Valley www.supportingstrategies.com/302-203-6256brandywine-valley

Service - Data Security Compliance Advisors

Philadelphia/West Chester KOA www.philadelphiakoa.com610-486-0447

www.digitalrevsystems.com

www.bel302-225-0600 fint.com

www.autoaedetailing.com Fancher Garage Inc. www.facebook.com/fanchergarage610-444-4499

Certified Public Accountants

Nawn and Company, CPA’s, Ltd. www.nawnco.com610-993-3100

Colleges/UniversitiesPennStateExtension

ConstellationEnergyEnergy www610-765-7061.constellation.com Energy - Energy Consulting Affinity Energy Management www302-218-8920.Af finityEnergy.net EnergyKauffmanFuelsGas www610-593-5063.kauffmangas.com Energy - Solar Energy ECA Solar www508-460-2068.ecasolar.com PennoniEngineeringAssociates Inc. www610-422-2453.pennoni.com Engineering - Civil and Environmental Spotts, Stevens and McCoy www610-621-2000.ssmgroup.com 52 ——Fall/Winter2022•Volume9——

www.herosquestconsulting.com

Consultant - Marketing and Adver tising

Foundation for Free Enterprise Education 814-833-9576www.pfew.org

Tommy’s Electric 717-823-3757

BSS Contractors, LLC 610-345-1316

www.dorsetconnects.com

See ad pg. 4

New London Counseling Center 484-746-3112

www.newlondonelectric.com

Baccellieri Family Dentistry LLP www610-444-0208.bfdentistry.com

Dorset Connects 484-845-1600

Tera Technology Group www.teratechgroup.com302-299-3056

Day Care/Preschool

Lincoln University www.lincoln.edu484-365-8000

See ad pg. 39

Educational Services - School: Private Upland Country Day School www610-444-7744.uplandcds.org

717-201-6753

www610-314-3880.dataconnectx.com

New London Electric, Inc. 610-869-7325

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission www.puc.state.pa.us717-787-4301

www.vistumconsulting.com

Computer Service

www.buildandperform.com

Employment Center

Kennett Consolidated School District 610-444-6600www.kcsd.org

www.starrettdesignbuild.com

Starrett Design Build, Inc. 302-598-6607

www.pacareerlinkchesco.org

www.NewLondonCounselingCenter.com

Vistum Consulting Inc. 484-459-2383

See ad pg. 38

V.P. Electrical Contracting Inc. 610-268-3725

Consultant - Project Management

Directory Continued from previous page Business Service - Full Service Internet, IT, Systems, Network, Web and QnectusVoice www855-QNECTUS.qnectus.com Business ServiceIncorporation Ser vice CorpCo www302-690-0922.corpco.com Business Service - Promotional Products & PromoGrillItems www877-232-6493.promogrill.com The Perfect Impression www.theperfectimpressionco.com610-444-9493 Business ServiceSignage & Graphics compuSIGN & Graphics www610-268-2290.compusign.com See ad pg. 30 Carpentry and Woodworking Rios Heritage Wood Working 610-427-1486 www.RiosHeritageWoodworking.com Carpentry and WoodworkingMillwork Hearne Hardwoods, Inc. 610-932-7400 www.hearnehardwoods.com SPK Custom Millwork 484-459-3527 Catering Service - Food Service Triple Fresh Market & Catering www610-384-5037.triplefresh.net Chamber of Commerce Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce www610-444-0774.scccc.com Clean-up/Disaster Recovery Services SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford 610-268-8620 www.servprokennettsquareoxford.com Cleaning - Commercial Cleaning Green Solution Building Services, LLC 267-331-1717 www.greensolutionusa.com

Power of Two Montessori (919) www.p2montessori.com744-8020

Electricians

PA Careerlink of Chester County 610-280-1010

Hero’s Quest Consulting 443-908-6264

21st Century Cyber Charter School www484-875-5400.21cccs.org

Educational Services - School District

Electrical

Southern Chester County Emergency Medical Ser vices www.medic94.org610-910-3180

Computer ServiceManaged IT Ser DataConnectXvices

Ciafre Electrical Services Inc. 610-633-2700

The Tri-M Group, LLC www610-444-1000.tri-mgroup.com

Educational Services

Educational ServicesSchool: College/University Delaware County Community College www484-237-6406.dccc.edu

Avon Grove Charter School www.agcharter.org484-667-5000

Counseling - Individual and Family

www.extension.psu.edu/lancaster-county

Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center www.wcupa.edu/business-publicman-610-436-2024agement/cottrellcenter

Dentist

www.pinnacleexitgroup.com

LCH Dental Center www.lchcommunityhealth.org/dentist610-444-7550

Educational ServicesSchool: Char ter

Chester County Technical College High School Pennock’s Bridge Campus www.cciu.org/tchspennocksbridge610-345-1800

ConsultantOrganization Management

Emergency Services

PinnacleConsultantExitGroup

BHHC Consulting 301-538-0734

www.tommyselectricllc.com

Contractor

Avon Grove School District www610-869-2441.avongrove.org

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District www.ucfsd.org610-347-0970

Educational ServicesSchool: High school

www.vpelectricalcontracting.com

Sigma Data Systems Inc. www.sigmadatainc.com302-453-8812

877-625-3554

Water Crest

Ritas of Kennett Square 610-925-0500 www.ritasice.com/location/ritas-of-kennett-square

Univest Bank and Trust Co. www.univest.net610-722-5527

Farms Nursery www.watercrestfarmsnursery.com610-869-3883 Gifts Taste Local Eats www484-406-5825.tastelocaleats.com Golf Club - Private, Banquet Hall

Hartefeld

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Fulton Bank Brandywine Division www.fultonbank.com610-918-8813

WSFS Bank www.wsfsbank.com610-925-5000

Principled Money Management 484-402-6609 www.principledmoney.com UFinancial Group www.u610-444-3344 financialteam.com

Voice

See ad pg. 43

Truist - Longwood 610-444-8350www.bbt.com

Financial Institution - Credit Union

Joe Oliver - Edward Jones Investments 610-998-9046 www.edwardjones.com/joe-oliver See ad pg. 16

David E. Tate - Diamond State Financial Group www.dsfg.com302-366-0366

Equine - Stable Lael Stables 610-268-3303

Executive CoachDevelopmentLeadership

Alicia Daugherty Coaching LLC www484-702-9801.adaugherty.com

DiMatteo Financial Group, Inc. www.dimatteo610-388-7125 financialgroup.com

National Golf Club www610-268-8800.hartefeld.com Golf Club - Private Kennett Square Golf and Country Club www610-444-5239.ksgcc.com

Engineering - Mechanical

Chatham Financial 484-731-0213

Valley View Perennial Growers, Inc. valleyviewpg.com484-883-0303

S&T Bank www610-444-4350.dnb first.com

Univest Financial www.univest.net610-722-552

Engineering - Land Development

Stantec Consulting Services Inc. www.stantec.com610-840-2500

First Bank www484-881-3800 firstbanknj.com

Brownfield Science & Technology, Inc.

www.firstcitizensbank.com

Garden Center

www.regesterassociates.com

Principal Securities, Inc. www.craigcharlton.net267-973-4413

Environmental - Remediation & Consulting

PennsylvaniaEquineHorseAssociationBreeders

fireco.com Fitness - Exercise ANCHOR life and fitness 610-444-5433 www.anchorlifeandfit.com ZenaFloristFlorist www484-720-8122.zena florist.com

Edward Jones Investments 610-444-5220 www.edwardjones.com/fi advisor/index.htmlnancial-

Soil Shepherds

Run Country Club www.radleyruncountryclub.com610-793-1660 Golf Club - Public, Restaurant Wyncote Golf Club www610-932-8900.wyncote.com ChesterGovernmentCountyAgriculturalDevelopmentCouncil www610-344-6285.chesco.org

First Citizens Community Bank 610-605-5307

Truist - Avon Grove 610-563-2696www.bbt.com

First Bank www.484-881-3800 firstbanknj.com

Truist - New Garden East 610-708-3038www.bbt.com

www.chathamfinancial.com

Christine Gordon Merrill Lynch Wealth Management www.fa.ml.com/pennsylvania/exton/610-594-1177christine-gordon

Kuzo Funeral Home, Inc. 610-444-4116 www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com See ad pg. 17

www.soilshepherds.com302-530-7132

Meridian Bank www.MerdianBanker.com484-324-4745

Presence Bank www.presencebank.com610-295-5846

Radley

Financial ServicesFinancial Planning

See ad pg. 16

Financial Services

Food

Financial Institution - Bank

Franklin Mint Federal Credit UnionKennett Square www.fmfcu.org610-335-1915

Serano Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott www.seranowealthadvisors.com610-892-3313 Fire

www.bstiweb.com610-593-5500

Kennett Fire Company No.1 www610-444-4810 firestation24.com

Full Service Internet, IT, Network, Web & Beacon Technologies, Inc. www610-444-9008.beaconnet.com

Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. www484-734-8100.griecofunerals.com

www717-656-3008.ehcassociates.com

See ad pg. 16 Financial House, Inc. www302-654-5451 financialhouse.com

Pegasus Technologies LLC www.pegasustechnologies.com610-444-8256

Truist - Oxford 484-881-4851www.bbt.com

Systems

Funeral Service

Longwood Fire Company www.longwood610-388-6880

Regester Associates, Inc. 610-444-5554

Paradigm Consulting Engineers www610-624-1240.pcemep.com

Truist - West Grove www.truist.com610-806-5011

Leading Forward www.leadingforwardcoach.com484-354-2905

E.H.C.EnvironmentalAssociates

Financial ServicesWealth Management

www610-444-1050.pabred.com

The Bryn Mawr Trust Company www.bmtc.com610-719-0427

See ad pg. 11 Creative Financial Group www302-781-1088.1creative.com

Citadel Credit Union www610-380-7011.citadelbanking.com

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Interior Design - Kitchen and Bath McGrory, Inc. www610-444-1512.mcgroryinc.com

Pennsylvania Office of the GovernorCommission For Women www.governor.pa.gov/about/pennsylva-717-787-5825nia-commission-for-women

Patricia Scott - Kathy Barry Agency, LLC

United States Senator for Pennsylvania - Robert Casey www.casey.senate.gov717-231-7540

Landscaping - Landscape Design

Heating and Air ConditioningHVAC R efrigeration

Landscaping - Lawn Care Emerald Green Lawns 302-836-6909 www.emeraldgreenlawns.com

Maffei Landscape Design LLC www610-357-9700.danilomaffei.com

Precision Door Service 610-344-0730

Health and Medical

Insurance - Group and Individual Medical, Dental, Life and Disability

County of Chester - Department of Community Development www610-344-6900.chesco.org

Chadds Ford Complete Services, LLC www.cfcomplete.com484-770-8261

County of Chester - Open Space Preservation www.chesco.org/openspace610-344-5656

LCH Health and Community Services Kennett Square www.lchcommunityhealth.org/new-610-444-7550ceo-joins-lchs-health-centers

Pennsylvania Office of the GovernorCommission on Latino Affairs www.governor.pa.gov/about/pennsylva-717-787-5825nia-commission-lation-american-affairs

www.comfortzonehvac.org

Home Improvement Design By Daphne, LLC 484-897-0030

See ad pg. 18

County of Chester - Clerk of Courts www.chesco.org/202/Clerk-of-Courts610-344-6135

Home Improvement - Garage Doors

KVIS & Coe Insurance Services www.kviscoe.com610-459-4444

Pennsylvania Senator Carolyn T. Comitta www.pasenatorcomitta.com610-692-2112

Heating and Air Conditioning - HVAC Anthony Zunino, Inc. 610-268-0201 www.anthonyzuninoinc.com

See ad pg. 49

Colonial Life Stephen Henss Agency www.coloniallife.com484-356-7466

County of Chester - Workforce Development Board www.chesco.org610-344-6000

See ad pg. 5 L&W Insurance www.lwinsurance.com302-674-3500

Chadds Ford Climate Control, Inc. www.chaddsfordclimatecontrol.com610-388-9333

R. Brooks Mechanical, Inc. 443-553-5311 www.rbrooksmechanical.com

See ad pg. 3

Home Inspection

www.precisiondoorsoutheastpa.com

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Tom Wolf www.governor.state.pa.us717-787-2500

County of Chester Recorder of Deeds www.chesco.org/recorder610-344-6330

See ad pg. 44

Pennsylvania State Representative John Lawrence www.replawrence.com610-869-1602

New Horizons Recovery Center www.newhorizonscenterspa.org267-981-1270

Governor’s Southeast Regional Office www.governor.state.pa.us215-560-2640

See ad pg. 7

Home Services - Security Chesco Security, Inc. 610-268-3923

Kona Ice of Southern Chester County www484-748-0085.kona-ice.com

Allen Insurance Group www302-654-8823.alleninsurance.com

Internet Service - Web Design DG Design 610-869-8561 www.dgdesignonline.com

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F. Frederick Breuninger & Son Insurance, Inc. www610-384-1980.Binsured.com

United States Senator for Pennsylvania - Pat Toomey www.toomey.senate.gov215-241-1090

Sinton Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. www.sintonair.com610-444-6002

www.Designbydaphne.com

A Hand For All Seasons, LLC 484-467-4836

Ice - Shaved ice

Insurance

Directory

Home Services - Maintenance

County of Chester - Commissioners www610-344-6100.chesco.org

U.S. Small Business Administration 610-382-3062www.sba.gov

Pennsylvania Lieutenant GovernorJohn Fetterman www.governor.pa.gov/lieutenant-717-787-3300governor/

www.libertymutual.com/robin-marcel-302-444-9120lolubitsky

https://kathybarryagency.com/team/484-319-8923patricia-scott/patricia-scott-2/

R & D Heating & Cooling, Inc. www610-444-6421.rdhvac.com

Keystone HMO CHIP Plan www.ibx.com/215-241-3176 fi and-families/ibx-health-plans/chipnd-a-plan/individualsMy Benefit Advisor, LLC www.mybene610-684-6930 fitadvisor.com

www.chescosecurity.com

Insurance, Health and Medical Bankers Life king-ofhttps://agents.bankerslife.com/pa/484-690-7103-prussia/1150-1st-ave/anthony-castelluccio

Yerkes Insurance Inc. 610-869-4065 www.yerkesinsurance.com

Juan Ortiz, State Farm Agent www610-869-2387.getgr8rates.com

Ondik Insurance Agency www.laurieinsurancegroup.com/loca-610-940-1997tions/conshohocken-pa

www.westchester.housemaster.com

U. S. Army Recruiting Center www.goarmy.com610-696-4014

Taylor Oil & Propane Inc. www.tayloroilandpropane.com610-444-3810

HouseMaster Home Inspections 610-269-1184

Pennsylvania State Representative Christina D. Sappey www.pahouse.com/Sappey484-200-8264

Spanish Health Ministry Inc. www.spanishhealthministry.org610-444-3001

Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric

Government

Allstate Insurance CompanyThe R oselli Agency www.allstateagencies.com/broselli/610-444-0300Welcome/

Insurance - Home and Auto

Government -Government Officials

Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing Comfort Zone Heating Cooling & Plumbing 610-235-6262

Comparion Insurance Agency

Goodwin’s Refrigeration LLC 610-255-5100

Medical/Heathcare ServiceChiropracticChiropractorServices, P.A. 610-932-9061 www.chiropracticcenteroxfordpa.com

First Choice Mortgage Advisors, LLC www.kpittsmortgage.com610-345-9100

www.lcbseniorliving.com/communities/610-222-3333residence-at-chadds-ford

Chester County Women’s Journal 302-236-1435 www.thewomensjournal.com

Media - Magazines

Delaware Valley Financial Mortgage, LLC www.delvalmort.com610-932-5944

Lamb McErlane PC www.lambmcerlane.com610-932-3550

Law PennsylvaniaEnforcementStatePolice

Fitchett Chiropractic 610-444-2878

Manufacturer - Food Manufacturers

Perna & Abracht, LLC www.pa4law.com610-444-0933

Greenville Ventures

Medical/Heathcare www610-444-6350.genesishcc.com

Siepser Eye Care www.siepsereyecare.com610-265-2020

MidAtlanticMortgageFarm Credit www888-339-3334.mafc.com

Marketing - Consultant

Medical/Heathcare

ImmediateCareForceMDServiceCareClinincs

Becker Locksmith Services, Inc. 610-636-7475 www.beckerlocksmithservices.com

Mortgage - Residential Mortgage Cardinal Financial 303-727-0570

Core 610-612-9283

Legal - Law Firm

LCH Health and Community Services Oxford www.lchcommunityhealth.org/health-610-444-7550center-oxford

Family Practice

MediaCOMCASTTelevision www610-499-2236.comcast.com

Medical/Heathcare Service - Dentist P. Randall Eckman, DDS www610-388-0223.eckmandds.com

Bright Orange Thread 302-250-2339 www.brightorangethread.com

KSQ Digital, LLC www610-998-5150.ksqdigital.com

Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco Attorneys at Law www.rrhc.com610-458-4400

Pike Creek Mortgage Services, Inc. www.pat.pikecreekloans.com302-892-2811

Lamb McErlane PC www.lambmcerlane.com/610-430-8000

Medical/Heathcare

Daniel D. Martin & Associates LLC www.danielmartinlaw.com877-658-2884

Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, Inc. www.jacksonimmuno.com610-869-4089

www610-692-3131.wche1520.com

Carosella & Associates, P.C. www.carosella.com610-431-3300

Lyons Dougherty, LLC www.lyonsdougherty.com610-388-7371

Chadds Ford

Albert J. Schmitt DMD, PC www610-444-6300.doctorschmitt.com

Massive Dynamic Productions www.MDPevents.live267-252-5725

See ad pg. 24

First Ascent Design 302-709-1266 www firstascentdesign.com

Coatesville VA Medical Center www.coatesville.va.gov610-384-7711

Landscaping - Tree Care

Welcome Neighbor LLC www.welcomeneighborpa.com610-742-9341

Medical/Heathcare Service - Optical

LCH Pediatrics www.lchcommunityhealth.org/pedi-610-444-7550atrics

Corrective Chiropractic www.correctivechiro.net302-234-1115

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Southern Chester County Regional Police Department www.sccrpd.org610-268-2907

Ad Pro, Inc. - Chester County Press www610-869-5553.chestercounty.com

Ira D. Binder, Esq Attorney at Law 484-643-3325

See ad pg. 35

Manufacturer - Medical Research Products

Flowers Baking Company of Oxford, Inc. www610-932-2300.Flowersfoods.com

MacElree Harvey, Ltd. www.macelree.com610-436-0100

800-476-7496

Locksmith

Legal - Legal Services

www.greenvilleventures.com610-637-1690

Marketing - Social Media, Website, E-mail

Medical/Heathcare - Hospital Chester County Hospital 610-732-6930

Eichman Law, PLLC www.eichmanlawgroup.com484-734-0378

Larmore Scarlett LLP www.larmorescarlett.com610-444-3737

Media - Newspapers/Publications

R&R Reiki Room www.rrreikiroom.com484-680-6635

ServicePhysician

The Residence at

Kennett Square Eye Care 610-444-5522

www.kennettsquareeyecare.com

ServiceNursing Home/R ehab Facility Genesis

Sheridan Lawyers www.sheridanlawyers.com484-653-0774

MediaWCHERadio

D’Amico Law, PC www610-444-4555.damicolawpc.com

Medical/Heathcare ServiceBoothwynPharmacyPharmacy

Delaware Diagnostic Labs www.deldxlabs.com302-407-5903

Service

Your Cross TALKS www.YourCrossTalks.com302-643-9195

Marketing

www.chestercountyhospital.org

Addison Technologies, Inc. www610-327-3663.addisontech.com

Medical/Heathcare Service - Dentist

Treemendous Tree Care 302-353-0574 www.treemendousinc.com

www610-268-2022.psp.state.pa.us

HouserMediaAudio, LLC www484-842-1637.HouserAudio.com

www.boothwynpharmacy.com

www.fitchettchiropractic.com

www.corefamilypractice.com

Marketing - Advertising

Rapid Mortgage Company NMLS# 126872 www.rapidmortgagekennettsquare.com610-388-4440

O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C. www.owmlaw.com610-323-2800

www302-202-3020.CareForceMD.com

Mushrooms - Mushroom Farms/ AmericanCompaniesMushroom Institute 610-268-7483

Habitat For Humanity of Chester County www610-384-7993.HFHCC.org

Chester County Food Bank www.chestercountyfoodbank.org610-873-6000

PathStone Corporation www.pathstone.org610-925-5600

PennsylvaniaAssociationManufacturers’ www.pamanufacturers.org717-232-0737

Wings for Success www.wingsforsuccess.org610-644-6323

Longwood Rotary Club 484-574-9633 www.longwoodrotary.com See ad pg. 9

Area Senior Center 610-444-4819

Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County www.ccmchc.org610-235-4237

American www610-444-3004.mylegion.org

Needham’s Mushroom Farms, Inc. www.pamushrooms.com/farmers610-869-9735

Community Warehouse Project of Chester County www.communitywarehouseproject.com484-473-4360

Reins of Life www.reinso610-274-3300 flife.org S.A.V.E. www.savepa.org610-925-0041

True Access Capital www.trueaccesscapital.org302-652-6774

www.penntownship.us610-869-9620

Family Promise of Southern Chester County www.familypromisescc.org610-444-0400

www.americanmushrooms.com C.P. Yeatman & Sons, Inc. www.organicmushrooms.com610-869-3595

Orphan Grain Train - MidAtlantic Branch 610-420-0380www.ogt.org

Chester County Economic Development Council www.ccedcpa.com610-458-5700

Brandywine Red Clay Alliance 610-793-1090 www.brandywineredclay.org

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The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia www.wtcphila.org215-586-4248

The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County www.tlcforscc.org610-347-0347

American Red Cross www.redcross.org215-687-8794

The Garage Community & Youth Center www.garageyouthcenter.org610-444-6464

Non-pro

London Grove Township www.londongrove.org610-345-0100

Kennett Library 610-444-2702 www.kennettpubliclibrary.org

OrganizationsUnitedWay of Southern Chester County www610-444-4357.unitedwayscc.org Packaging, Shipping and Mailing IronLinx Fulfillment and Logistics Company www.ironlinx.com610-444-2406 Packaging, Shipping and MailingSRILXPackagingProducts, LLC www610-444-2406.srilx.com

Kennett www.kennettseniorcenter.org

Good Samaritan Services www.goodsamservices.org717-394-7707

Select Year 484-576-7983

Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY of the Greater Kennett Area www.mlkcommunity.org215-820-1164

Non-pro

AvondaleMunicipalityBorough www610-268-8501.avondaleboro.net

See ad pg. 27

See ad pg. 46 Canine Partners for Life www610-869-4902.k94life.org

Jennersville YMCA www.ymcagbw.org610-869-9622

SCORE Chester and Delaware County www.chesterdelco.score.org610-344-6910

Live4RJ www.live4rj.com484-639-7990

National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum www610-384-9282.steelmuseum.org

https://connect.thrivent.com/marcia-717-542-3663upton

Borough of Kennett Square www.kennett-square.pa.us610-444-6020

Borough of Oxford www.oxfordboro.org610-932-2500

Phillips Mushroom Farms www.phillipsmushroomfarms.com610-925-0520

Oxford Area Senior Center https://oxfordseniors.org610-932-5244

Keystone Transportation Funding Coalition www.keystonetransportation.org717-439-1796

Borough of West Grove www.westgroveborough.org610-869-2792

Non-profit - Veteran Services

Stroud Water Research Center www.stroudcenter.org610-268-2153

Kennett Collaborative www.historickennettsquare.com610-444-8188

CASA Youth Advocates, Inc. www.chescocasa.org610-565-2208

Kennett Area Community Service www.kacsonline.net610-925-3556

Kennett Township www.kennett.pa.us610-388-1300

Legion William W. Fahey

fit - Senior Center

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Non-profit A Child’s Light www610-405-2968.childslight.com

Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. www.DowntownOxfordPA.org610-998-9494

Directory

New Garden Township www.newgarden.org610-268-2915

Kennett Area YMCA www.ymcagbw.org/locations/kennett-610-444-9622branch

SILO (Serving, Inspiring, Loving Others) www.oxfordsilo.com610-932-7500

Kennett Community Grocer 610-986-4207 www.kennettcommunitygrocer.coop See ad pg. 41

Penn Township

Chester County FoundationCommunity www.chescocf.org610-696-8211

Healthy Kids Running Series 484-352-2729 www.healthykidsrunningseries.org

Mighty Writers www267-239-0899.mightywriters.org See ad pg. 31

The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. www.cvcofcc.org610-692-1926

Project C.U.R.E. www.projectcure.org610-345-0410

Good Neighbors Home Repair www.goodneighborshomerepair.org610-444-1860

fit - Financial Planner Thrivent Financial

Better Business Philadelphia/EasternBureau/MetroPAMainOffice www.easternpa.bbb.org215-985-9313

Next Home, LP 610-220-7024

www.LeftMoonPainting.com

Recreation/Entertainment - Festivals

Lyn Hughes Ltd 610-444-1000

Personal Services - Barber

www.modernmassageworks.com

Realty One Group 610-696-4600 tateagent/daniel-sweeney-13134596www.realtyonegroup.com/realesSee ad pg. 13

Sandra Massari, Realtor RE/MAX EXCELLENCE www.propertiesbysandra.com610-347-1100

National Integrity Title Agency www.nationalintegritytitle.com609-792-8599

Long & Foster Real EstateBrandywine Valley Group https://www.facebook.com/Brandywi-610-883-9884neValleyHomes/

Religious Organizations

Publishing - Magazine

Pillar Real Estate Advisors, LLC www.pillarrealestateadvisors.com484-887-8202

Real Estate - Residential Real Estate

610-932-1000

Real Estate - Residential/ Commercial Real Estate Beiler-CampbellSalesRealtors

Kennett Symphony of Chester County 610-444-6363

Personal Services - Beauty

www.beiler-campbell.com

Jonathan P. OroseSpringer Realty Group 610-416-9169

Personal Services - Wellness

Victor Heness, Realtor-Tesla Realty Group LLC www.victorheness.realtor610-724-4288

Share My Secret

www.madisonsettlements.com/of484-734-1810fice/ kennett-square-pa

www.Pocopsonplumbing.com

www.facebook.com/jennjblake

Real Estate - Commercial Real Estate

www.bannanphotography.com

KarMar Realty Group, Inc. www610-459-8585.karmarrealty.com

Al George - RE/MAX Town & Country www610-202-2942.algeorge.net

Real Estate - Property Management

www.write-wellhandwritingclinic.com

Personal Services - Wellness

Painter - Painting CertaProResidentialCommercial/Painters

The Cyr TeamKeller Williams Real Estate www.TheCyrTeam.com484-259-7910

Madison Settlement ServicesBrandywine Valley, LLC

Taste Kennett Food Tours www.tastekennett.com484-734-0740

Unionville Presbyterian Church 610-347-2327

Performing Arts - Musical Performance

Anvil Land Transfer Company 610-444-6800

Left Moon Painting, LLC 484-757-5295

www.mushroomfestival.org

Oxford Plumbing & Heating, Inc. www.calloxford.com610-932-9503

www.kennettsymphony.org

Burton’s Barber Shop, Established 1892 610-444-9964

Painter - Painting Residential

Plumbing - Plumber Plumbing Contractors

www.beiler-campbell.net/anvil.htm

The Mushroom Festival, Inc. 610-925-3373

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Recreation/Entertainment - Gardens

Rental Center

Blue Dog Printing & Design www.getbluedog.com610-430-7992

Real Estate - Investments

Pocopson Plumbing 610-425-8006

610-869-2800

www.PamHeslerPhoto.com484-356-4016

www610-687-1200.anro.com

www.facebook.com/BurtonsBarber-Shop/

Jana Bannan Photography 302-743-6291

Personal Services - Massage Therapy

Sandy Yeatman - BHHS Fox and Roach Kennett Home Marketing Center www.sandyyeatman.com610-444-9090

Alps Plumbing Services www610-368-6388.alpsplumbing.com

Transformational Health Coach, Jennifer Seymore 484-614-8743

Photographer

Kennett Square Mini Storage 610-444-9011

www610-647-1900.peopleslight.org

www.kennettsquareministorage.com

RE/MAX Excellence - Michael & Tammy Duering www.Dueringteam.com610-347-1100

Plumbing - Plumber

See ad pg. 36

Longwood Gardens 610-388-1000 www.longwoodgardens.org See ad pg. 59

Write-Well Handwriting Clinics 610-932-9511

Pam Hesler and Associates Photography

Ethel Ann MurphyBHHS Fox & Roach Realtors www.ethelannmurphy.foxroach.com610-368-9929

Personal Services - Life Coach

Recreation/Entertainment - Tourism

Performing Arts - Theatrical

www.unionvillepresbyterianchurch.org/ See ad pg. 47

www.nicholasanthonysalon.com610-444-7222

Modern Massage Works 610-444-5884

www.bestversionmedia.com

Stephen Carpenter Independent Agent Weichert West Chester www.weichert.com610-436-0400

Nicholas Anthony Salon & Day Spa, P.A.

Michael Skay, RE/MAX www610-809-2198.michaelskay.com

www.brandywinevalley.com

Goldman Group 302-202-9855

www.cabot-kjellerupfoundation.org

Precision / Safeguard www.precisiononline.net610-459-3658

www610-331-6936.deniseciancia.com

Real Estate - Title Company

Oliver Heating Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical www.oliverheatcool.com610-594-9444

of Western Chester County

Real Cabot-KjellerupEstateRealty Trust

Rosina Woolston - Re/Max Excellence www.rosinawoolston.com610-812-1379

www.western-chester-county.certapro.484-283-5003com

Kennett Area Park AuthorityAnson B. Nixon Park www.ansonbnixonpark.org610-444-1416

People’s Light

LGB Properties, LLC www610-925-3411.lgbproperties.com

Rooster Media, LLC 610-563-6443

Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau 484-840-7208

Godder Printing & Graphic Design www.godderprinting.com610-869-4475

AnroPrintingInc.

Vanessa Ross Cakes www.vanessarosscakes.com610-467-1800

www610-388-1181.mendenhallinn.com

Restaurant and Food Service

See ad pg. 23

fieldhorsetrials.com Transportation

See ad on back cover New Garden Flying Field 610-268-2619 www.newgardenflyingfield.com Transportation Management Association of Chester County www.tmacc.org610-993-0911 TrashHeaveRemovalIt 717-314-2270 Travel Worldwide Travel Associates, Inc. 610-268-3711

Retail StoreT-MobileElectronics

The Market at Liberty Place www.themarketatlibertyplace.com610-925-3411

www.sovanabistro.com610-444-5600

Retail Store - Jeweler

Gu Gu Asian Table 610-388-1062 www.guguasiantable.com

Waywood Beverage Co., Inc. 610-444-5222 www.waywoodbeverage.com

www.tootsweetson3rd.com

Waste Management -

La Bamba Ice Cream 610-925-2805

Friends Home in Kennett www.friendshomeinkennett.org610-444-2577

The Stone Barn Inc. www.thestonebarn.com610-347-2414

Hood’s BBQ and Deli Inc.

Kaboburritos

Landfill

The Gables at Chadds Ford www.thegablesatchaddsford.com610-388-7700

Kennett Chicken 610-880-6074

Retail Store - Gifts

See ad pg. 24

Social Media - Background Check www610-701-8608.lifebrand.life

www610-444-4500.klmadron.com Water

www.plantation

Longwood Veterinary Center 610-388-3388

Martin Appliance www.martinsappliance.com/index.html717-786-7373

Sovana Bistro

Tanner Furniture www717-985-9700.gotanner.com

Toot Sweets 610-467-1900

Whiskers and Tails

See ad pg. 25

Restaurant and Food ServiceBanquetMendenhallFacilitiesInn,

Sweet Cakes Supplies, LLC 610-467-1800 www.sweetcakessupplies.com

www.neuchatelchocolates.com

Kennett Square Ace Hardware 610-484-5115

Chadds Ford Animal Hospital 610-388-2141

www.cypressveterinaryclinic.com See ad pg. 41

See ad pg. 24

Peter Lumber Company www610-444-2727.peterlumber.com

www484-235-5410.tmobile.com

Sewage - Septic Systems

Well Digging K.

Veterinarian

Water Purification Lester

TechnologyLifeBrand

www.kababurritos.com610-880-6074

Retail Store - Hardware

Retail Store - Candy Store

Retail Store - Food

Retail Store - Footwear and Apparel Dansko, Inc. www610-869-8335.dansko.com

Retirement Kendal-CrosslandsCommunityCommunities www610-388-5660.kcc.kendal.org

www610-444-4660.lesterwater.com Welding - Welder Stengel Welding,

www610-347-1670.hoodsbbq.com

Water - Water Supply Chester Water Authority www610-876-8185.chesterwater.com

Hotel and Conference Center

Retail Store - Furniture

www.roscisalondaspa.com

Cypress Veterinary Clinic 484-734-0686

Southeastern Chester County R efuse Authority (SECCRA) www.SECCRA.org610-869-2452

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State Street Pizza & Grill www.statestreetpizza.net610-444-4642

Neuchatel Chocolates 610-932-2706

Retirement Community Independent Living - Supportive Independent Living

www.longwoodvetcenter.com

WaterL. Madron Well Drilling & Pump InstallerWater, Inc. Inc.

AGS International Forwarders Inc. 610-255-5400

Restaurant and Food ServiceCatering

Retail Store

www.duvallbusservice.com

Special 302-547-0695

Continued from previous page

Brandywine Septic Ser vices, Inc. www.brandywineseptic.com610-869-0443

www.chaddsfordanimalhospital.vetsuite.com

See ad pg. 50 Wm. P. McGovern, Inc. 610-444-5797 www.mcgovernseptic.com

610-444-4110 www.stengelwelding.com Wholesale Distributor The Scotts Company www610-268-3006.scotts.com Wholesale Distributor - Mushrooms CF Fresh, LLC (dba Countr y Fresh Mushrooms) www.cfmushroom.com610-268-3033 Laurel Valley Farms, Inc. www.laurelvalleysoils.com610-268-2074 Wine - Wine Tasting Harvest Ridge Winery 484-915-2190 www.harvestridgewinery.com

dba Pet Supplies Plus www.petsuppliesplus.com484-732-7921

Senior Services

Restaurant and Food ServiceBar and Food La Verona Restaurant www610-444-2244.laveronapa.com

Hidden House Cafe https://www.facebook.com/hidden-484-266-0159house.cafe/

Retail Store - Appliances

Retail Store - Beverage/Spirits

The Mushroom Cap 610-444-8484 www.themushroomcap.com

Retail Store - Home Improvement

See ad pg. 2

Simpson at Jenner’s Pond www.jennerspond.org610-869-6800

Directory

Brandywine Concierge Senior Ser vices www.brandywineconcierge.com717-606-7281

Spa - Day Spa and Salon-Full Service

Rosci Salon Da’ Spa 610-869-5533

EquestrianPlantationEventsFieldEvents,Inc.

DuVall Bus Service 610-869-2881

Double Designs Ltd. www484-459-6289.myddl.net

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