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County Commissioner Michelle Kichline, who is leading the county’s America250 semiquincentennial commemoration, says, “The [comprehen sive] plan will give us clearer direction for the 250th celebration, and it will also encourage ongoing investment into the maintenance and preservation of historic entities, creating community pride in the unique history and identity of Chester County.” Officials estimate it will take about 18 months to complete this plan. We look forward to the helpful attention it should bring to our community.
Delaware Valley Regional Finance Authority representatives are provid ing the funding as part of the County’s VISTA2025 economic development strategy, a public-private partnership. “Our Chester County Planning Commission is partnering with the Chester County History Center, the Heritage Task Force, Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau, and America250PA Chester County Commission to increase capacity and mar keting of visitor sites,” notes County Commissioner Josh Maxwell.
Chester County Commissioners approved a $156,000 contract with Luzerne County-based Heritage Strategies LLC to bolster historic tourism in the county. Heritage Strategies is a collaboration of three, long-time colleagues whose specialties encompass the fields of planning, landscape architecture and architecture -- all focused on historic preservation and heritage development. County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz says the local historic tourism sector of the economy was damaged by the pandemic. “The [new] plan calls for rebuilding lost tourism, especially as we lead up to, and prepare for, Chester County’s celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.”
The multi-faceted effort is reportedly to include an improved interpre tation of existing historic sites and cultural resources; creation of new information centers to tell the county’s full story; better defined routing to increase connectivity to these resources; and marketing strategies to target audiences that increase the number of visitors.
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inside the issue The Style Issue SEPTEMBER 2022 ON THE COVER DEPARTMENTS 4 Lifestyle Letter 12 Business Monthly 16 Outdoor Living HOME + DESIGN 22 Expert Help HEALTH + WELLNESS 30 Back Stage ARTS + CULTURE 34 Events 36 Mental Wellbeing PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 30 16 22 36 FEATURED 16 Outside Living Spaces Tour DiSabatino Landscaping’s New Outdoor Show Pavilion 22 Gain Confidence And Self-Esteem Get The Feeling Of Being Whole Again At Legacy Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics 30 Onstage Uptown! West Chester Performing Arts Group Gets First-Ever Artistic Director, And She's A Townie 36 Balancing Hard-Hitting, Repetitive Stress This Staff Offers Compassionate Support To Overcome Life’s Adversities Photography: Jeff Robinson / JR Photography The Legacy Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics (from left to right): Gary Wingate, MD; Nicholas Wingate, MD; Karyn Kim, CRNP; and Paul Kim, MD. Taken on location at 460 Creamery Way, Suite 110, in Exton. 8
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Chester County Ranked One Of Nation's Healthiest Chester County ranked as the 92nd US healthiest community in a study issued by the U.S. News & World Report. There are nearly 3,000 coun ties or county equivalents in the country. Chester County came in second in Pennsylvania to neighbor ing Montgomery County, which was ranked as number 83. Additionally, Chester County ranked first of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania by this year's University of Wisconsin and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation County Health Ranking report.
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Starting in the 2022-23 school year, the West Chester Area School District’s High School schedule will cut three minutes from each period and create an additional “lunch” or “support” period. “The district recognized a need to provide daily enrichment and intervention oppor tunities for students, allow students more options for lunch periods and ensure that all teachers have regular and embedded PLC time for collabo rating on best practices in the class rooms,” stated a district news release.
A special Rotary Induction Ceremony was held at Barnaby’s in West Chester during which all four West Chester Rotary Club presidents officially began their 2022-23 terms. Those new leaders are: Bob Eaves, Greater West Chester Sunrise Rotary Club president; Debi Friedmann, Passport Club president; Nipa Thakkar, Westtown Goshen (WEGO) Rotary Club president; and Melissa Baxter, Rotary Club of West Chester pres Houtz, governor of Rotary District 7450, attended.
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“One of stone’s biggest advantages is that it can be used for both modern and traditional design,” says Vincent Esposito, a third-generation stonemason. “Whether you’re looking for a contemporary look or a classic style, you can find the look you love in natural stone.”
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“There are so many product options available for homeown ers today, it helps to see them in person,” says Chris DiSabatino, founder of the company. “Our showroom helps clients compare colors and materials, view different materials and discover new product lines to make the best choices for each project.”
The ceiling of the outdoor show pavilion displays a range of wood stains, colors and styles. A wood pallet wall with a large TV and a large conference area allows visitors to relax while deciding on the right look for their home renovation. In the outdoor living space, a large sampling of Azek and TimberTech composite decking and trim are laid out to show the myriad of options from which to choose.
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Hanging pendants, an oversized chandelier and LED path way lights help visitors decide on the right lighting for their property. All of the lighting options on display are durable, weather-resistant options.
DiSabatino Landscaping specialists always are on the lookout for the newest products and latest trends in outdoor living spaces.
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Esposito Masonry teams created stone walls to anchor the pavil ion, as well as building the natural stone outdoor kitchen and the centerpiece of the display, a two-story indoor and outdoor fireplace.
Their team of more than 65 landscape and design professionals, stonemasons and installers recently collaborated to relaunch their outdoor showroom, which showcases the wide range of projects the DiSabatino team offers clients. It includes an indoor/ outdoor fireplace, two outdoor kitchen displays, multiple deck ing styles and colors, various railings, ceiling types, as well as interior wall design options.
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From a sleek countertop seating area to a full grilling station with refrigeration, DiSabatino’s display kitchen offers plenty of options for outdoor living projects. The indoor/outdoor fireplace and mounted television lead to an office with built-in shelving and a conference area, which can be adapted for a multitude of uses.
The deck and patio area of the pavilion are accentuated by differ ent railing styles ranging from vinyl to cable. Over the past few years, homeowners are increasingly turning from traditional wood to wrought iron, Chippendale and cable railings to differentiate their homes. These railings often weather the elements better than wood.
The pavilion enables clients to view the following design choices:
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Revitalizing plastic surgery combines art, science, knowledge and kindness, while restoring self-esteem. From reconstructive surgery procedures to non-surgical services, the experienced doctors and medical team at Legacy Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics in Exton vow to provide safe patient care that bolsters an individ ual’s ideal look and well-being. Legacy doctors also share their life-transformational skills on international mission trips.
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Dr. Wingate says he was privileged to go on mission trips with his father (Dr. Gary) during high school and college. “We were lucky to help a lot of families and children on those trips, and that was life-altering for me, because it eventually drove me down the road of a surgery career,” he recalls.
“Our goal, whether here or abroad, is to help every patient be confident and happy with the way they present themselves,” says Dr. Nicholas Wingate, who joined the center in 2021. “We understand it’s not just a physical issue, it’s also an emotional matter.”
Dr. Wingate says the entire Legacy team employs innovative technology before, during and after operations or procedures. “For example, fat graft ing uses one's own body fat as the most natural fill ing material for certain reconstructive solutions, such as for breast cancer survivors,” he says.
He says the Legacy team has medical abilities not necessarily offered in some parts of the world, so they help people with body defect challenges due to birth disorders, traumas, burns and diseases, such as cleft palates and ear reconstructions.
By custom-tailoring his approach to each indi vidual, he says he can apply the most advanced treatments available.
Founded by well-rounded plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Kim in 1985, and joined by Dr. Gary Wingate in 1990, the Legacy Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics team offers an array of world-class aesthetic med ical services. Providing what’s referenced as some of the most advanced surgeries and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in the Main Line region, their medical care spans facelifts, body contour ing, mastopexy/lifts, hair replacement and recon structive surgery, as well as filler treatments.
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“These surgeries are life-changing for us, as well, in that they’re very fulfilling endeavors that we’re happy to be part of. Helping people is a really important part of our practice,” he adds. “My top priority is for my patients to have outstanding experiences, and every patient is unique. I give them my undivided attention, both in consulta tion and throughout the operating process."
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“When you come to Legacy, you’re not just coming to a doctors’ office. You’re not just coming to a spa. You’re coming for a whole, exceptional experience.
The best part of my job is the unveiling after surger ies or procedures. To see the joy that results bring patients, and to witness their confidence returning inspires me every day,” he assures. The practice includes certified registered nurse practitioner, Karyn Kim, and serves patients from throughout Chester County, including West Philadelphia and Main Line communities. Due to the excellence of the practice, it's become a national training center for other surgeons who are interested in learning and training in new cutting-edge technol ogy and new procedures. Shelia Miles, a Legacy client, says they helped make her life the best it can be, all while providing emo tional comfort as well. This Team:
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BACK STAGE | ARTS + CULTURE Onstage Uptown! ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED FROM UPTOWN! KNAUER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER West Chester Performing Arts Group Gets First-Ever Artistic Director, And She's A Townie 30
"This transformational addition to the leadership of Uptown is allowing the organization to debut its first fully produced theatre season," says April Evans, Uptown! executive director and lifelong resident of West"WeChester.aspire to expand," agrees Carmen. "We want our audience to leave every performance feeling the world is a little bigger place than when they came in; to expand the theatre's reach and relevance and influence in the community; to expand West Chester's sense of what is possible; what kind of a town we can be." She says she envisions Uptown! as a vibrant arts institution and a hub of community and culture for the region. Expanding the group's music, dance, com edy and film programming is the mission.
Carmen was the founder and artistic/execu tive director of the award-winning Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre. Since that launch in 1996, she's directed/produced 60-plus productions of Shakespeare’s works. Why her devotion to Shakespeare? "It starts with my personal story," she explains. "It is not an exaggeration to say that Shakespeare saved my life. My childhood home was a daily chaos of alcoholic violence, in a run-down, working-class, frightening neighborhood of north London. Nobody cared what I thought, and nobody expected anything of me. But one day, my English teacher came into class and began reciting, 'Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow…' I felt that I was awakened from a deep, dreamless sleep. There emerged within me the pal pable idea that life could be more than just survival — that it could be a vigorous, imaginative and emotional journey. It changed my path forever. It saved my life. It opened a door to a whole world of possibilities. And I walked through that door. Since then, I have devoted my life to sharing that experience with others."
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Drama is developed and molded by roles, characters, relationships, situations, voices, movements, space, time, language, scripts, symbols, metaphors, moods, atmospheres, audiences and tension. Director/ Producer Carmen Khan seems to embrace and enjoy applying all of these elements in her creative work. So much so, she recently became the first-ever artis tic director for West Chester-based Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center at 226 N. High St. A local community bonus is that this professional actor, director, producer and voice-over actor has lived in West Chester for 32 years and raised her family there.
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Carmen also co-founded The Laughing Stock Theatre, an all comedy theatre in Philadelphia. Additionally, she was artistic director of the Red Heel Theatre, which was devoted to little known classics of the Jacobean age. She has performed in more than 40 theatrical pro ductions. She holds a bachelor's degree in education from the University of London, England, and a mas ter's degree of fine arts in acting from The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. She espouses how beautiful West Chester is. "The streets and the trees, we're surrounded by nature, but it's also a bustling town with a big university, so you always feel connected to the stream of life, yet you can also find profound silence and peace. West Chester is also a very friendly place."
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This event is in partnership with the Chester County Art Association. Last year, 22 artists participated; this year 85 artists across all mediums will be setting up along the trails in EGT Park, Applebrook Park all the way to the Township Building. Musical acts, food trucks and more at various locations will make this a fun fall event.
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This is a two-day re-enactment event at Sandy Hollow Heritage Park, Birmingham Township with troops movements following the original path on Thornbury Farm-Thornbury Township. Brandywine 2022 will be a major historical event in this region having more than 1,000 re-enactor soldiers and camp followers, says Randell Spackman, chair. Camps of both armies will be open for inspection by the public.
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"I'm also a strong believer in the importance of giving back to the community," she says, as evidenced by her support and encouragement of future nurse leaders. She was adjunct faculty at University of Pennsylvania nursing program, and continues to mentor nursing students in collaboration with the Minority Fellowship Program, NAHN Philadelphia and PA-ACCEL Lincoln University Mentorship Program. Resilio Mental Health Solutions also helps sponsor local youth sports.
She was a guest speaker for the Caregiver 2022 Annual Conference presented by El Sol in Philadelphia. At the conference, she shared ways that caregivers can pro tect themselves mentally, while caring for a loved one.
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Resilio is a Latin verb that translates to rebounding, starting over or springing back. The pure essence of that term made it a perfect name for Resilio Mental Health Solutions, a Downington-based private practice whose staff provides supportive psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management and education regarding mental health.
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"Our dragonfly logo also symbolizes the incredible power that each one of us has to overcome adversity," says Dr. Daisy Lara. "We aim to promote mental health intelligence and resilience in a safe and supportive environment."
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The practice opened during this March for in person and virtual visits. Dr. Lara, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is double board-certified by The American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She attained her doctorate from Wilmington University. She has extensive advanced practice nursing experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has spent years diagnosing, treating, and helping adult, geriatric and adolescent individuals in Chester County to man age their acute and chronic mental health concerns.
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Kelly Shannon, BSN, RN, a critical care nurse and a community health nurse for 25 years, rounds out this medical team for holistic approaches to helping patients overcome their health struggles.
"You don’t have to go through challenges alone is something we emphasize to our patients," she adds.
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In the practice, Dr. Lara was expected at press time to be joined by Fatima Sattar, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, a double board-cer tified family nurse practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through The American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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Recognizing the importance of mind and body wellness, Resilio staffers provide IV nutrients and hydration within their services. Kelly adds that it can help one's energy level and mental clarity, while having a calming effect and enabling better sleep.
At the practice, a variety of evaluation and treatment options are available for emotional, behavioral or developmental stressors.
"We also can consult with primary care offices, school districts/universi ties, health care systems and nursing home facilities," Dr. Lara explains.
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The Resilio team also partners with local organizations to assist the community, such as with A Child’s Light, a nonprofit organization that is helping diverse children throughout Chester County to access the same equal, high-quality psychological care "because every child deserves to shine.”
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