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JULY 2020 PUBLISHER

Douglas McDermott | douglas.mcdermott@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Julie Brown Patton | julie.patton@lifestylepubs.com

What Time Is It? Summertime! IT'S HEATING UP, WEST CHESTER. Time for all of your favorite summer activities,

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Jeff Robinson AD DESIGNER

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foods and fashion. Aren't you looking forward to Fourth of July more than previous

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years? The holiday is going to be bursting with fun, including trying some new ways to

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enjoy hotdogs, and likely will seem much more meaningful to all of us, given the unusual circumstances through which we're living. In this summer edition, we have some book recommendations to read poolside in the sun or curled up with in the shade. Thinking about those personal outdoor spaces that need new landscaping? Then, take a look at what Cider Mill Landscapes' crew can do for you. Conversely, after spending so much time at home, isn't it time to speak with Closet Factory to get ideas about how to redo and customize indoor spaces? See our article on page 18. Please read our article about how to support local businesses, all for just the investment of a little of your time. As fellow business owners, we support steps of helping each other survive and thrive.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2020

FEATURES 12 Summer Local Reads Three Books About West Chester History Highlights Await

18 Acing Your Spacing Closet Factory Provides Splendid, Customized Organization

26 Natural Landscape Solutions Build Dream Yards And Artistic Outdoor Spaces With Cider Mill Landscapes

30 Chester County Sanctuary Central Location In Cheshire Hunt

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Kudos To Community Businesses, Residents For Generous Donations To Police Among donors during the COVID-19 crisis to West Chester Borough Police Department were: D'Ascenzo's Gelato, Barnaby's of West Chester, Core De Roma Trattoria, Panera Bread, Yori's Church Street Bakery, Briglia Dental Group, Girl Scout Cookies, Boy Scouts popcorn, Mike's Pizza Shoppe, Pita Pit, and Mr. Hershman and Bay Shippers LLC for ordering breakfast for officers from The Market Street Grill.

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BELLS ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA DAY HONOR FRONTLINE HEROES West Chester residents took part on May 3 in the "Bells Across Pennsylvania Day" as a formal recognition of the heroism of coronavirus workers on the front lines. Organizers say the bells signified solidarity with all Pennsylvanians, and a recognition of the sacrifices made by everyday first responders, grocery store and pharmacy employees, health care workers, and all the other individuals who bravely maintained essential services in the face of a public crisis. Mayor Dianne Herrin signed an order of proclamation declaring Sunday Bells Across Pennsylvania Day in the borough. Residents and local governments around the state rang bells and acknowledged the event with pots, pans, songs and noisemakers at exactly 7 p.m. for three minutes. "One minute to honor our frontline workers. One

Lucie's Barkingham Palace in Malvern is an

minute to show solidarity with everyone who is fight-

example of a business that cannot operate in a

ing COVID-19. One minute to demonstrate our collec-

remote fashion, so owner Lucie Greco says she

tive resolve that we will prevail and work tirelessly to

has tremendously appreciated the continued

ensure that our businesses and civic life with thrive

patronage of their doggie daycare, especially as a

again," the mayor states.

family-operated pet services business that couldn't

Local churches were asked to participate in the event by ringing sanctuary bells, as well.

FIRST CORONAVIRUS ANTIBODY TESTING LAUNCHED FOR CHESTER COUNTY'S ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES Chester County officials in May launched "full scale" antibody testing for certain essential workers, becoming the first county in Pennsylvania and one of the first

offer grooming during the COVID-19 lockdown. To reduce risks of spreading the coronavirus, they asked clients not to enter the lobby. Instead, they conducted curbside pick-up and drop off with a leash from their own building. They even went to people's homes to transport dogs.

PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL LEADERS PREPARE FOR FALL OPENINGS

in the nation to do so. The tests determine individuals

Pennsylvania's top education official, Education

who have developed antibodies to coronavirus after

Secretary Pedro Rivera, said state leaders fully

being infected, and thus possibly have additional pro-

intend to reopen schools to students in the fall.

tection against it.

"We're looking at best case scenario, but we're

Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz

also preparing for worst case scenario. It's fully

says the program met with "road blocks" from the

our intent that we're going to be in a place where

Pennsylvania Department of Health. "Instead of channel-

we are going to open schools for students in the

ing our efforts into getting the tests up and running, we

next academic year," Pedro stated at a Senate

have had to focus our energy on overcoming the red tape."

Education Committee hearing held in May, some

The program was activated at two locations: Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in South Coatesville, and Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square. The first testing phase was for first responders and long-term care facility workers. The pin-prick test was made by Chester County-

attending through remote access. Officials indicate they'll closely watch health data to ensure the safety of students and staff. Different educational options are being considered, including staggered scheduling, smaller class sizes and social distancing guidelines.

based company Advaite. Results take approximately 30

Pedro said it's also important to implement

minutes to be returned. Results then are validated, and

remediation for students who've fallen behind

reported back to the test taker within 8 hours.

during the school closures.

County leaders also are exploring doing nasal swab testing in nursing homes. 10

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"I can't imagine that we would have a structure in place to mandate any one strategy to all school

districts across the Commonwealth," said the education secretary. "Rather, the state will provide a framework that will allow districts to choose from multiple strategies that work best for their students and the current local health situation."

VIRTUAL TIP JAR LAUNCHED FOR JOBLESS SERVICE EMPLOYEES To help retail and service employees during the COVID19 business shutdown, Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce managers set up a Virtual Tip Jar. The “tips” are being distributed to workers who typically rely on tips – servers, bartenders, hair stylists, aestheticians – as well as retail workers, to help them through this challenging financial time. Donors can participate online at GreaterWestChester. com/Virtual-Tip-Jar. The chamber's Google sheet list of recipients is searchable for those looking for specific individuals. Additionally, service industry employees are encouraged to post their Venmo or Paypal information on this list so that customers, neighbors and West Chester community members can continue to support them.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNTERS NURSING HOME RESIDENTS' LONELINESS DURING PANDEMIC Hita Gupta, a sophomore at Conestoga High School, was worried that nursing home residents would feel lonely and forgotten during the coronavirus lockdown. So she did something about that concern. She sent packs containing a puzzle book, a coloring book, colored pencils, and an uplifting handwritten note to Chester County nursing homes, including those in West Chester. Her idea took off, and she launched a GoFundMe campaign

at GoFundMe.com/f/Help-Elderly-At-

Nursing-Homes-Fight-Coronavirus, with 100 percent of donations going toward purchasing gifts for nursing home residents. Through Hita's 501(c)(3) nonprofit -- Brighten A Day -- she receives donations and provides ideas about other ways to get involved with interacting with seniors, such as by sending cards, having short cellphone chats with the elderly or making creative videos to share with them. Retirement homes that

Hita and volunteers have

reached specifically in West Chester are: Arbour Square at West Chester, Bellingham Retirement, Community Barclay Friends, The Hickman, Aventura at Pembrooke, Pocopson Home and Brandywine Hall. Hita's vision is that people everywhere will have a reason to smile. Questions or ideas can be emailed to brightenadayfoundation@gmail.com. CityLifestyle.com/WestChesterPA

ESTABLISHED IN 1799 IN ONE OF THE THREE ORIGINAL COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA, THE BOROUGH OF WEST CHESTER IS STEEPED IN HISTORY. West Chester serves as the county seat, and is the home of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, once known as West Chester State Normal School. To relive historical milestones about local communities, there are at least these three books.

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WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA (IMAGES OF AMERICA SERIES) This non-fiction, paperback can be purchased from Barnes & Noble. It’s 128 pages for $21.99. A collection of 200-plus images, which were generously lent by West Chester residents, comprise this journey back into the borough’s past, covering the years from the dawn of photography up to 1920. Many of the images within the book have never before appeared in print, and they include authentic photograph postcards of the community.

FIRST FAMILIES OF CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA This is another non-fiction, history paperback with 198 pages at Abe Books for $19.08. Chester County was officially opened for settlement in 1682. Using a wide variety of sources, this volume of first families provides data concerning when and where they settled, as well as information on early churches and meeting places.

MEMOIR OF HANNAH GIBBONS, LATE OF WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA This scarce antiquarian hardcover book is a facsimile reprint of the original. This special book is $41.23 from Book Depository. She was one of few women recorded.

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West Chester Lifestyle | July 2020

Landscape Design & Installation Outdoor Living Spaces Outdoor Kitchen Water Features

(302) 764-0408

Custom Pools LED Lighting

Expert Drainage

Artisan Masonry

Landscape Installation

Outdoor Structures & Azek Decks

Fireplaces & Firepits

www.disabatinoinc.com

Patios, Walkways, & Walls

(610) 361-0595