Oxfordian Spring 2014

Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce Magazine Supporting the Oxford Area and Surrounding Community Businesses

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Downtown Events, Art Gallery, Village Market Tours, Recreation and more inside this issue

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Contents Spring/Summer 2014 Feature Articles 38 Ware Mansion Designer Showhouse & Gardens 50 Where to Find the 3 Es of Summer: Entertainment, Education, and Exercise 58 Summer Learning With Fun 69 Cheers for the Reincarnated Octoraro Hotel & Tavern 72 Oxford Educational Foundation Celebrates 20 Years

Our Cover Photographer

Nikkole Hale

Meet Our Members 18 Alluring Images

When Nikky was in 6th grade, she

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learned how to take photos as well as developing film. She has been taking photos ever since, moving on to digital cameras. She said that she does not set out to photograph a certain scene, but keeps her camera with her and when she sees something she likes, she pho-

24 Millstone Jewelers 26 Oxford Veterinary Hospital

In Every Issue 6 Chamber News 8 Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. OMI 10 Oxford Borough

tographs it. She definitely prefers

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capturing scenery and does not

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photograph people. View another

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of Nikky’s photos on page 57.

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Oxfordian Committee: Gwen Smoker/Citadel and President of OACC • Doug Fasick/Chiropractic Services Angie Thompson Lobb/Cameron’s Hardware & Supply • Helen Warren/Chester County Press Johanna Bertogli/Tasting Baking • Colleen Terranova/Oxfordian Sales Executive • Janis Walker/OACC Executive Director • Eleanor Roper/Design & Production

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Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce

Gwen Smoker, President

OACC New, Information and Upcoming Events

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in January, and two more are scheduled for this year. On May 16, 2014, the topic is “Social Media and Networking: What Is the Return on Investment?” Diana Hong will lead the session, which is designed to help set realistic expectations for the “ROI” of various social media platforms.

On September 17, 2014, Steve Butler will present “Cash Flow…..Managing Your Money.” Each seminar begins at 7:30 am with an opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs, followed by the session from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. The seminars will be held at the Oxford Arts Alliance located at 38 S. Third St. in Oxford. SCORE offers many free services to business owners, and additional information about these services is available at www.chestercounty.score.org.

Join us for Movies in the Park at Oxford Memorial Park on June 20, July 18 and August 15, weather permitting. Thanks to sponsorship by local businesses and organizations, Movies in the Park are free.

The board of directors thanks all the members of the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce who support the Chamber’s activities and events and allow us to continue to offer programs that will strengthen businesses and the community in the Oxford Area.

• Mowing • Mulching • Snow Plowing • Skid Loader & Backhoe Services • Fall Clean Up and Leaf Removal

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espite Mother Nature’s wrath this winter season, the Chamber has been hard at work planning and hosting activities that support local businesses and the community.

The Chamber hosted its annual community dinner dance and awards program on March 1st at the Union Fire Company Memorial Hall. Ed Herr was recognized as the Citizen of the Year, and Custom Machine & Design was recognized as the Business of the Year. In addition to the Chamber’s recognition of Ed Herr’s community support, State Representative John Lawrence and State Senator Andy Dinniman presented legislative citations to Ed Herr. Guests enjoyed a pleasant break from the endless winter weather while dining and dancing.

The event was made possible this year by the generosity of eleven businesses that cosponsored the dinner, and the board of directors appreciates their support.

The next major Chamber event is the 18th Annual Golf Tournament on May 7, 2014 at Wyncote Golf Club. Proceeds from this event benefit the Chamber’s Scholarship Fund. The tournament will conclude with a networking buffet dinner and awards at approximately 5:30 p.m. This gives everyone, golfers and non-golfers alike, an opportunity to join in the festivities and support the Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund is currently supporting 13 awardees, and students can receive the scholarships for up to four years of postsecondary education or training. The new 2014 awardees will be announced at the honors assembly at Oxford Area High School in May. The Chamber and Oxford Mainstreet have partnered with Chester County SCORE to hold business seminars in Oxford. The 2014 seminar series is sponsored by Fulton Bank and free to attend. A very informative seminar was held

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Oxford Mainsteet, Inc. (OMI)

Sue A. Cole, Executive Director

Come See What’s New In Historic Downtown Oxford!

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ome see what’s new in Historic Downtown Oxford. Begin with a stroll through our completed streetscape while shopping for jewelry, at the newly opened Millstone Jewelers. Looking to find one of a kind treasures? We have a variety of antique, vintage and resale shops to browse as well as the re-modeled and re-opened Oxford Odds & Ends hosting over 20 smaller businesses under one roof.

Hungry? Visit our new restaurants and food shops that were launched in the last 6 months. El Nayarit Mexican Grocery Store, Flickerwood Wine Cellars Tasting & Twisted Treats, Downtown Pasta Restaurant, the re-opening of El Mundialito Mexican Restaurant (new, larger location), Panaderia La Estrella Bakery, and now, under new ownership is the Octoraro Hotel & Tavern.

Admire the fine art in the gallery of the Oxford Arts Alliance or take a self guided Historic Walking Tour and experience the Oxford community. You will learn about the people and places that made Oxford a historic town. Too tired for walking? Jump in your car and enjoy our Covered Bridge Tour. Your trip will begin in the center of Oxford then follow the winding roads dotted with farms, rolling hills and the clip clop sound of horse hooves from our many Amish neighbors. Stop by Oxford Mainstreet’s office at 13A South Third Street for brochures.

Did I mention parking? Free and metered parking is just a few steps from the main shopping area. But keep your eyes open for some changes involving metered parking in Downtown Oxford. You will find more details about the parking update in the box on the right.

If you time your trip just right you can take part in the many Downtown Oxford events that go on throughout the year. Join us for the following upcoming events.

*Please note, effective this year, OMI has discontinued offering the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance during the April First Friday event and will be available for pictures from 5-8pm inside Nationwide Insurance Agency located at 121 S. Third Street. Please note, effective this year, the planners of the Chesco Grand Prix bike races have determined the event will be permanently discontinued. We are sad to see it go.

Oxford Village Market kicks off on May 6th.

This weekly outdoor market runs every Tuesday from May through October from 12pm to 6pm on the lawn at Edward Jones Investments located on the corner of Third and Locust Streets. Come shop for seasonal fresh fruits & vegetables, wines, herbs, jellies, jams, seasonal decorations, art, jewelry and much, much more.

FIRST FRIDAY events are more vibrant than ever before and First Friday themes have already been determined for 2014. Here is a peek of what is planned: • April is Spring with a visit from the Easter Bunny • May is Cinco de Mayo, • June is Kids’ Art & Music, • July is Country Fair, • August is International Block Party, • September is Cruise Night featuring the Nationwide Nascar & simulator car • October is Oktober Fest • November is Gone to the Dogs • December is our annual Country Christmas event The Octoraro Hotel & Tavern is currently working on approvals to have a live band and outdoor seating on Octoraro Alley during First Fridays from May to October this year to

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The Annual Healthy Kids Day event is quickly approaching! OMI and the Jennersville YMCA are partnering once again to offer a free event to the community of Ox-

ford and the surrounding area. This event will feature activities for families and kids of all ages with a focus on healthy lifestyles. Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 26th from 11-2pm. There is a .07 mile Fun Run scheduled from 10:30 to 11:00am on that day within a secure course. Call the OMI office for more information at 610-998-9494.

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add to the ever growing First Friday activities in Downtown Oxford. We are always seeking vendors for our monthly First Fridays. Call the OMI office for more information.

SCORE BUSINESS SEMINARS: OMI is currently partnering with the Chester County SCORE Business Organization and with the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce to offer FREE business seminars to the business owners/ operators in the Oxford Area. These free quarterly seminars are made possible through a generous sponsorship by Fulton Bank of Oxford. The seminars are held inside the Art Gallery located at the Oxford Arts Alliance held in the morning hours from 8-9:30am. The remaining schedule for 2014 is: • Social Media & Networking, What is the Return on Investment?- May 16 DOWNTOWN OXFORD PARKING UPDATES: The Borough of Oxford has updated an ordinance that extends the effective times for both on-street and off-street parking meters. The new days/times are: Monday through Saturday from 8am to 8pm. (Holidays & Sundays are nonapplicable days). The met er signage is in the process of being updated to reflect the new times of effectiveness. Please be cautious to adhere to the new ordinance during your trips to Downtown Oxford based on the new signage on the meters. Additionally, the fee for a parking ticket has increased from $10.00 to $15.00 Failure to pay the fine within 10 days of its issuance will result in a citation of an additional $25 fee plus court costs. Please refer to the Borough of Oxford’s website for additional information at http://www. oxfordboro.org/home/pages/new-parking-ordinance

• Cash Flow…Managing Your Money - September 17 • How to Get the Inside Data on your Customer November 13 You can register for any of these free seminars at anytime by calling the OMI office at 610-998-9494.

SNEAK PEEKS: “3rd on Third” is a new event that will be launching Friday, May 16th in Downtown Oxford. It will include businesses staying open late and offering sales/specials and featuring art & cultural exhibits & activities on the 3rd Friday of each month.

T-Shirts - OMI will be offering trendy t-shirts for sale to “sport your support” for Downtown Oxford. Sample designs will be posted on our facebook page soon for the community to vote on which ones they like best. Based on that response, they will then be made available for sale in the months to come.

Potted Planter Program will be launching soon that offers businesses or individuals the option to sponsor or adopt one of the 16 large black potted planters in Downtown Oxford.

The cost ranges from $200-$250 per year that includes spring/ summer, fall and holiday seasonal plantings.

They are available for businesses to sponsor or for anyone who’d like to adopt a planter “In Memory Of ” or “In Honor Of ”. Call the OMI office for more details at 610-998-9494.

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ANTICIPATED EVENT ROAD CLOSURES: OMI works very closely with the Oxford Borough and the Oxford Police Department to ensure the environment is as safe as it can be while we host our annual events. The anticipated road closures based on the event schedule is as follows: Healthy Kids Day: April 26th, 10am to 2:30pm, First Friday, International Block Party: August 1st from 4-8:30pm, First Friday, Cruise Night, September 5th from 4-8:30pm, 5K Run, Walk & Dash & Whisker Walk, September, 27th from 8:30-10:30am,

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Borough of Oxford

Betsy Brantner, Borough Manager

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rom left to right new council members are Paul Matthews, Randy Grace and Gary Tozzo.

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Three new council members have joined the Borough of Oxford and are ready and willing to serve the residents of Oxford.

Gary Tozzo has lived in the Borough of Oxford for 15 years. He is married, the father of six children and a local businessman who wanted to stand up and do something about the political system. He has previously served on the Planning Commission and currently serves as the chair.

Paul Matthews is married, the father of two sons and is ready to be part of the change he would like to see in the Borough. He has been very active in the fight against childhood Leukemia, and is president of the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc. and has lived in Oxford for 14 years.

Randy Grace drove through the Borough of Oxford in 2001 and thought it would be a great place to live.

He has been here for 13 years. He has always been interested in politics and wanted the opportunity to make the town a better place to live.

Speaking with them after the Borough Council Reorganization Meeting, it was easy to see that all three were inspired to serve their community because of their desire to make the Borough a great place for their families and others to live, work and play.

Revitalization of the downtown is important to all

three. Mr. Matthews is looking to get more involved with events in the Borough and said he would like to see a carnival in the near future. Mr. Grace would like to see more community events that are broader in spectrum and more unique. “We need to get a wider audience,” Mr. Grace said. Mr. Tozzo is looking to support local businesses and to help them continue to grow in the Borough.

All three are concerned with finances and in keeping taxes down. Their priority is spending money wisely and they will continue to educate themselves to make sure Borough residents get the most “bang for their buck.”

However, they are not willing to sacrifice safety and will make sure the Borough is doing all it can to fight drugs in the community. Mr. Matthews is interested in looking into initiating a canine unit as part of the police department and has already started his research.

Mr. Grace, who works in the field of technology, will be focused on cutting costs but improving technology.

They all thanked the voters for electing them to their positions and invite them to come to Borough Council Meetings to voice their concerns. Mr. Tozzo stressed, “I am representing the people and if their issues are not being addressed I want to know. We need the public’s input.”

Borough Council meets the second and third Monday of the month at the Borough Hall at 401 Market Street, at 7 p.m. Agendas for the meetings and approved minutes can be viewed by going to the Borough’s website at www.oxfordboro.org. For more information contact Betsy Brantner at 610-932-2500, ext. 302

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Oxford Arts Alliance

Christine Grove, Managing Director

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cultivate community through Art. Please continue to check our calendar of events or better yet, join our email list and receive updates right in your inbox or follow us on Facebook!

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In December, Dr. Richard Beards, one of our founding members, passed away. Richard was an educator, business owner and art enthusiastic.

He not only was an advocate for artists, but his heart was in education. His legacy will continue as we strengthen our educational and scholarship offerings. We invite all to join us on April 6, 2014 as we celebrate Richard’s life with an open house from 4 – 6 pm.

NEW: Benefit Shopping Online Convenience that with every purchase benefits the Oxford Arts Alliance.

Purchase from a variety of online retailers and the OxAA will receive a portion of the sale. Just access the retailers website through the OxfordArt. org. Current online retailers include: Amazon, Tervis Tumbler, FansEdge, SheetMusicPlus and Ve t Ap p rove d R x . co m .

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hether you are inspired by music, art, advocacy, education, community involvement or personal expression, the Oxford Arts Alliance has something for everyone. What started as a conversation on the street corner of Oxford, has resulted in what is the current Oxford Arts Alliance of 2014! Our growth over the past 6 years has been extraordinary. We are blessed with a community that has embraced the OxAA and see the value in what we are doing. We are not just the brick and mortar of the Historic Simon building on South Third Street, but a vibrant community of artists, community leaders, and passionate volunteers all dedicated to enhancing Oxford.

Education is a key component to our mission. We offer art classes, music lessons and the ever popular summer camps. Our instructors enrich the precious gift of music and art in students of all ages. Currently we are planning our fall class schedule and are excited about the future offerings at the OxAA. Don’t wait until the fall to take a class, we have some great Spring and Summer classes. We now offer convenient online registration.

We are thrilled to be a partner with the Oxford Area High School. Several members of the Oxford High School’s Art Club are painting a mural in our music academy as their senior graduation project. The creativity of these young artists is inspiring! We will once again be honored to present two scholarships from the OxAA to Oxford High School seniors continuing their education in Music and the Arts.

If you haven’t had a chance to join us at the Gallery, please stop by. On First Fridays, we host our monthly Gallery openings with varied exhibits. Meet local artists in a social setting while viewing their work on the walls of the Gallery.

Additionally, each month we offer our Movies to Talk About series, featuring a wide range of movie titles. These events, in addition to special events and our educational offerings are detailed on our website (OxfordArt.org) We hope you will consider joining us at our 6th Annual Garden Party. This wonderful community party will be held at the Ware Presbyterian Village Welcome Center on June 14, 2014. Gather your friends and reserve a table! Let a place, food, flower or song inspire your tablescape at our ever popular table decorating contest. This year’s theme: Southern. Tickets can be purchased online at our website OxfordArt.org - $45 each or $320 for table of 8.

As we continue to grow, we remain committed to that initial conversation on the street corner six years ago; to

Special Events Remembering Dr. Richard Beards April 6 4 – 6 pm A Celebration of Life Open House as we remember the remarkable life of Dr. Richard Beards – Husband, Educator, Business Owner, OxAA Founding Member, Visionary and Friend.

TOMS Style Your Sole Party April 13, 2014 1:30 – 3:30 p.m Customize your pre-ordered TOMS Shoes TOMS shoes must be ordered by March 25.

Additional Details at OxfordArt.org Birdhouse Fundraiser May 2 5 – 8 pm Silent Auction for Birdhouses created by friends of the OxAA. Stop by the Gallery to place your bid on the various birdhouses. All proceeds benefit the OxAA 6th Annual Garden Party June 14 Join friends as we celebrate the OxAA in a southern themed Garden Party. Buffet Dining, Live Music, Silent and Live Auction and Table Decorating Contest. Tickets $45 or a table of 8 for $320. Tickets available online at OxfordArt.org April 6 - Pewter Embossed Jewelry Box 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tuition: $47 OxAA Member / $52 non OxAA Member This metal embossing workshop will teach you the basics of adding luster, radiance, intriguing dimension texture to metal. You will be able to experiment with skills and tools and your final project will be to create a design in Pewter to attach to a small jewelry box. Tools and metal will be provided for you use in class.

The wooden jewelry box is sized for a pair of earrings or necklace and will be yours to take home at the end of class. (basic tools and metal kit included)

We will stamp, punch, cut, tape and glue our way to creating 3 one of a kind special holiday cards. No experience necessary. All materials are supplied. $12 OxAA member/ $15 Non OxAA member

April 8 - May 27 Oxford Studio Group 6 - 9-30 pm Over 21 only. $130 OxAA Member/ $150 non member Figure Drawing Group led by Michael Manubay. Each week students will meet and draw from a live model.

April 26, 2014 Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s

April 12 - Gourd Birdhouse (Ages 12+) 1 pm - 3 pm Children will master basic techniques of introductory painting. $15 OxAA Member/ $17 non Member per workshop.

June 21, 2014 500 Days of Summer

April 26 - Children’s Art Workshop 3D Birds Canvas Painting 10a - 12 p (6-12 years old) $25 OxAA Member/ $27 non OxAA Member Children will create 8 x 10” canvas masterpieces and learn the basic techniques of canvas painting.

May 3 - Adult/Teen Night Photography Class Join Hakaan Diker as he explores the magical world of Night Photography through multi-media presentation and hands-on photo shoot!

Subjects covered include: Long exposures, ISO, white balance, subject selection, light painting, equipment concerns-and more! Required materials-camera. Optional materials include external flash, flashlights, tripod, laptop and any other camera gear you usually use or would like to learn more about!

March 15, 2014 Amour

May 17, 2014 Ken’s Choice (former Oxford Public Library Executive Director Ken Pienkos will select a film for the evening)

Summer Camps at the Oxford Arts Alliance Children’s Summer Art Camp June 23 - 27 9a - 2p (ages 6 - 12) Students will explore the messy world of art, painting, clay and recycled art. All projects are inspired by famous artists. Children’s Gallery reception will be held on the final afternoon of camp.

Glee Camp June 23 - 27 9a - 2 p (ages 9+) Students will be singing various style of music in this week long Glee Club Camp. Students will participate in singing, choreography and will perform their own concert at the end of camp.

Teen Summer Art Camp July 14 - 18 9a - 2p (ages 13+) Campers will explore the world of optical illusion art, abstraction, and other various artistic styles. Students art will be shown in a Gallery Exhibit at week’s end.

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May 10 - Gourd Bowl Workshop 10am – 12pm (ages 12+) $18 OxAAMembers/ $20 non members

Movies to Talk About The Movies to Talk About Series are free, but reservations are required; call the Oxford Public Library (610-932-9625) The program is held in the Oxford Arts Alliance Gallery. Light finger food will be provided. All films begin at 7 pm unless noted.

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Teen Rock Camp July 21 - 25 9a - 2p (ages 13+) Campers will engage in a week long jam session showing them the basics of writing music, being in a band, and jamming out. This camp is designed for students who already know how to play an instrument and are looking to collaborate with other musicians.

Singers, guitarists, drummers and bassist are all welcome.

Trumpet, Alto Sax, Contemporary Voice, Classical Voice and Percussion (drums) Many of our instructors are also qualified to teach additional instruments, please contact us.

Children’s Summer Art Camp July 21 - 25 9 a - 2p (ages 6—12) Students will explore the messy world of art, painting, clay and recycled art. All projects are inspired by famous artists. Children’s Gallery reception will be held on the final afternoon of camp. This camp will have different projects than the Summer Art Camp I in June.

Instructor: Patrick Sise, Peabody Music Conservatory graduate Group instruction for Beginner Guitar Students - No Experience Necessary. Learn basic cords and riffs to play for friends and family.

This is a great way to get started before private lessons. Acoustic or Electric Guitar (no bass). Guitar is required. For guitar related questions, please contact Tony Derrico at music@oxfordart.org $50 member/ $60 non OxAA member

Children’s Summer Art Camp August 11 - 15 9a - 2p (ages 6—12) Students will explore the messy world of art, painting, clay and recycled art. All projects are inspired by famous artists. Children’s Gallery reception will be held on the final afternoon of camp. This camp will have different projects than the Summer Art Camps in June and July.

Tuition: $130 (OxAA Member)/ $150 (non OxAA Member) per week. These camps fill up quickly, please register early. Online Registration or download a registration form from OxfordArt.org

May 6 - June 10 Tuesdays 5-6pm Youth (ages 7-12) May 6 - June 10 6-7 pm Teen/Adult (13+)

Membership Support the Arts in Oxford by joining our membership!

• Student Membership (under 18 or with school ID) - $15 • Individual Membership - $30 • Family Membership - $50 • Sustaining Membership - $100 • Lifetime Membership - $1000 Discounted membership rates apply on Tuesdays or First Fridays!

Members receive discounted rates on workshops, art classes, music lessons, discounts at supporting businesses, and members only previews

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Meet Our Member

By Janis Walker

Alluring Images Hair Studio has a New Owner!

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erry Smyth is from Oxford and has worked her whole career as a stylist, recently broadening her experience by becoming the new owner of Alluring Images Hair Studio, taking over from Maria Drumheller who began the business in 2005. Maria is still on the staff, along with Beth Subach and Kelly Miller. Terry is grateful to the clients who have been with her throughout the years. Maria supports Terry in her new endeavor as the business owner and wishes her all the luck in the world.

Terry began her career at Shear Creations in Oxford, and when her daughter entered school, Terry began her formal schooling in hair care. The responsibilities of maintaining a healthy budget and dealing with the bad weather at the beginning of 2014 have made ownership a challenge, but one she is comfortable handling.

She has seen styles change through the years.

When she began, perms were popular for almost every client. Later, clients began requesting haircuts like those of their favorite television and movie stars. Then, the requests turned to foiling and highlights. Alluring Images offers a variety of services for every member of the family including

manicures and pedicures featuring gel polish. Kelly is skilled in the use of relaxers and blowouts.

Continuing education is a priority. The women are looking forward to a trip to Baltimore this month for two days of classes combined with a trade show.

Salon products are selected carefully, based on the reputation of the company and personal experience with the products. With a growing awareness of allergies, products with botanicals are featured. Alluring Images currently offers Paul Mitchell Tea Tree products, which are natural botanicals to help keep hair and skin healthy; Aquage, which has sea botanicals and no lingering scent; and Redken color.

Moroccan oil treatments can be added to a color service and purchased for use at home. Terry also offers a shine gloss with any service for a special price.

On April 25th, there will be an open house at Alluring Images in the evening. Terry invites everyone to stop by to meet her and her staff, as well as sharing light refreshments. There will be drawings for door prizes.

Alluring Images offers wedding packages, as well as little-girl birthday parties. Throughout the summer, Terry plans to offer specials, so be sure to check her website (www.alluringimageshairstudio.com) often to see what is featured. Call 610932-9308 or stop by the studio at 187 Limestone Road to make an appointment soon.

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Citadel: Designed to Serve Its Customer!

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hen a new building is being constructed, people are curious as to what it will mean to them when it is completed. When that building turns out to be a financial institution, too often if reflects the result of a merger, when a large national banking corporation takes over a smaller local or regional organization. Fortunately for Oxford, when Citadel opened its doors on Commons Drive in May 2012, that was not the case.

Citadel was established in 1937 as a credit union for employees of Lukens Steel in Coatesville. Citadel now is one of the area’s largest locally owned financial institutions with 15 branch locations serving residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, and the city of Lancaster. Anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in these areas can receive the benefits of banking with Citadel.

Citadel serves more than 158,000 customers and has nearly $2 billion in assets.

Citadel is a credit union - a not-for-profit organization designed to serve its customers (also known as members). Like a bank, Citadel offers a full range of products and services, such as free checking, savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and mortgages. Citadel does not answer to a group of outside stockholders.

Profits are turned over to the customer in the way of lower fees and better rates than most traditional banks.

Citadel has established four Pillars that focus on customers: Accuracy: to always produce high quality work, given any opportunity; Convenience: to make life easier for customers; Respect: to appreciate customers, colleagues and the organization; and Value: to continuously work to build and better customer relationships.

The Citadel Class Service Pledge appears in every facility: “We promise to deliver superior banking products by providing Citadel Class Service. Our passion goes beyond merely meeting your banking needs. With every interaction, we want to exceed your expectations, making you a highly satisfied customer.”

Every facility is structured to meet customer needs. In the Oxford office, the service area is open, offering complementary coffee and tea, as well as comfortable seating. Employees are cross-trained, beginning with month-long training classes for new employees and continuing with regular developmental training. They are encouraged to develop relationships with customers and are recognized for service. As an employer, Citadel knows that there needs to be a work/life balance, encouraging employees to contribute time to the communities where they live and work.

As a member of the community, Citadel not only provides monetary support to organizations, but also encourages its employees to give their time and talent to assist local organizations. An important community initiative is the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. In partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit, Citadel over the past 12 years has honored 165 teachers and has given cash awards to more than 30 winners in Chester County. In 2014, Citadel will be partnering with Oxford Mainstreet and sponsoring First Fridays from May through October.

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Howett’s Screen Printing & Embroidery

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by Ken and Doris Howett in 1978. The business started in the Howetts’ basement and relocated to its current location at 326 South Street in Oxford in 2002. The company has prided itself through the years on providing its clients with exactly what they need—t-shirts with company logos, sports attire, promotional items, and any other requests that Howett’s can fill.

Scott started working for Howett’s in 1994 after completing college, and became a partner in 1999, and a co-owner (with Dan Greer) in 2007.

Dan became an employee in 2003 and assumed an ownership position in 2004. Scott thinks that the location on South Street has helped the business grow, making it more visible to the community, plus there has been an overall growth in the area’s population. Howett’s business niche is schoolbased spirit wear, especially among schools within a 30-mile radius of Oxford.

Screen printing on garments is done in-house.

Although embroidery is not done on the premises, Scott said that many of the embroiderers are local,

so he feels the work is still done “in-house, but not on-site.” Only promotional items are outsourced, because of the types of equipment needed to produce them. Promotional items are a small portion of their business, but it is one of many services they can provide if clients request it. Scott feels it is important to focus on what you are good at.

In-house design services are a big part of the business’s growth. It gives the client a personal connection to the graphics artist, a position held by Josh Bell. Other employees include Margaret Henry, who started out as Scott did as a high school student, and Wesley Robison. Scott said that there is usually at least one high school student working at Howett’s, learning the basics of the business and its machines by completing tasks such as maintaining the screens, cleaning up the inks, and heat-pressing numerals on uniforms.

If you are looking for personalized items for a special occasion or would like to update your logo, stop by Howett’s to see what they can offer you, call 610-932-3697 or visit the website at www. howetts.com.

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illstone is more than just a name for the fine jewelry store located at 3 South Third St. Oxford. The Millstone is also an integral part of the store’s identity in the form of the store logo along with signature Millstone design jewelry made by store owner Alesia Mills.

Mills has been a familiar face as a long-time employee in this location, formerly Ediene’s Jewelry. When Ediene Ringler retired at the end of October 2013 ending a quarter century as a landmark store in downtown Oxford, a smooth transition was made to Millstone Jewelers under Mills’ capable direction. “It seemed like the thing to do after working here 24 years,” Mills said.

The location is the same, but the flavor of the store has

changed along with the ownership and the name. “I’ve tried to make it mine with different lines, newer lines and fewer gifts,” Mills said.

Entering Millstone Jewelers, Mills’ own creations in sterling silver and gold are highlighted along with distinctive local jewelry creations from Eldreth Pottery and other artisans. There is a full line of bridal jewelry as well as an extensive collection of items perfect for children’s special occasion gifts.

Mills characterizes her stock as fine jewelry in gold and silver, and artist-made jewelry. “We have different things that you cannot find at a mall,” she said. “There are one-of-a-kind pieces and a lot of my own pieces.”

Service is central at Millstone Jewelers. That includes helping customers find just what they are looking for, as well as providing expert jewelry repair done on the premises, resetting, and custom jewelry design. “Our biggest strong points are customer service and custom work you can’t get in the malls anymore,” Mills said. “I think it’s nice to have a hometown store you can trust.”

Mills studied art at Taylor School of Art, and was first exposed to jewelry making there. “I like to work with the metal and see what I can do with it,” she said.

Millstone Jewelers is located at 3 South Third St. Oxford, and can be found online at www.millstonejewelers.com and on Face Book.

Store hours are Tuesday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 am

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Oxford Veterinary Hospital care and client service and develop the required documentation. For the final eight months before the on-site evaluation, the team held weekly meetings to prepare.

In August 2012, an AAHA representative completed a full day of on-site evaluation which included observing appointments, surgery and anesthesia protocols, examining medical records, documentation, and the facilities. To maintain its accreditation, OVH Front Row, left to right, Monica Creeger, Melissa Haines, Diane Bruckart, Lauren Pohlig, Sherry Landgrebe, Sarah Duplan will have regular on-site inspecBack Row, left to right, Dr. Heidi Gaultney, Dr. Carl Mease, Dr. Victoria Kabakjian, Jessica Bannister, Kathy Boris tions by AAHA, which means that all documentation must be updated on a regular basis. xford Veterinary Hospital received accreditation Everyone on staff agrees that the energy expended from the American Animal Hospital Association to achieve accreditation was worth the time and effort, (AAHA) for achieving the highest level of veterinary and helped solidify them as a team dedicated to providexcellence. Accreditation was earned after a rigorous ing the best care possible for every patient. review of the hospital’s patient care, practice protocols, When Oxford Veterinary Hospital opened its doors medical equipment, facility, and client service. Unlike at 2227 Baltimore Pike in 1979, Dr. Mease and one assishuman hospitals, not all animal hospitals are required tant ran the practice. Now, 35 years later, Dr. Mease and to be accredited. Only 15% of companion animal hostwo additional doctors (Dr. Heidi Gaultney, Dr. Victoria pitals in the United States and Canada are accredited by Kabakjian,) are supported by nine staff members and AAHA. two part-time groomers.

Although the hospital is in the Accredited hospitals are the only hospitals that same location, the facility itself has been updated reguchoose to be evaluated on approximately 900 quality larly to offer a wide range of companion animal services standards that go above and beyond basic state reguincluding a fully equipped dental suite where modern lations, ranging from patient care and pain managetechnique dental treatment is provided. ment to staff training and advanced diagnostic services.

The Doctors and Staff feel that attaining accreditaAAHA-accredited hospitals are recognized among the tion fits perfectly with the Oxford Veterinary Hospital’s finest in the industry, and are consistently at the forewritten philosophy: front of advanced veterinary medicine. AAHA stan“We understand and celebrate the special role anidards are continuously reviewed and updated to keep mals play in our lives, in our families, and in our culture. accredited practices on the cutting edge of veterinary Animals serve us in endless ways, as our companions, excellence. partners, best friends, playmates, consolers, guardDr. Carl Mease, the owner of OVH, has always ians, entertainers, and helpers of the handicapped; and been committed to providing the best care possible to through example, they are our teachers in the enjoycompanion animals since opening the practice in 1979. ment of life. In return, pets deserve to be given a loving Having been a non-accredited member of AAHA for and safe home, good nutrition and to be provided with many years, he personally set the goal of accreditation preventative health care; and they deserve to have their and arranged a fact finding visit by an AAHA represenillness and injuries treated and their pain alleviated.” tative to better understand the accreditation process Visit the OVH website at www.oxfordveterinaryand what would be required before the evaluation could hospital.com or call 610-932-8757 to learn more about take place. Most importantly, he gained the enthusiasthe services offered. tic support of his staff in reaching this goal. To meet

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n Oxford, the Kelly family anda eye care go hand in hand. The Kelly legacy began in 1916 when Dr. Hollis Kelly began practicing optometry in Oxford. He was the 13th optometrist licensed in Pennsylvania. Dr. Grace Kelly (1927) and Dr. Malcolm Kelly, Sr. (1942) followed in their father’s footsteps and continued to practice in Oxford. Today, Dr. Malcolm Kelly, Jr., continues as the third generation to practice optometry in Oxford.

Dr. Malcolm Kelly’s great-great grandfather, Dr. Samuel Rae, was a medical doctor in Oxford. When Dr. Guy Holcomb, Sr., began practicing medicine in Oxford, he traveled with Dr. Rae by horse and buggy to make house calls.

The practice was originally located on Third Street in what was known as the Kelly Building, where the drive-through window for National Penn Bank is now.

It moved to its current location at 49 South Second

Street in Oxford in 1975, when Dr. Malcolm Kelly, Jr., joined his father in the practice.

Dr. Kelly believes that it is important for adults to have annual eye health examinations in order to detect conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration, which are treatable when detected early. In 2013, Dr. Kelly purchased a Macular Densitometer for early detection of macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the leading cause of late onset visual impairment and legal blindness in the Western world among people over 50.

School vision examinations are a good start, but children can pass the eye test and still have vision problems, which can be reflected by poor school performance, headaches, inability to see the board clearly, squinting, and poor eye-hand coordination. Dr. Kelly recommends yearly eye health exams for children to help detect and correct eye-related problems early.

Dr. Kelly has a variety of contact lens options to offer. He specializes in hard-to-fit contact lenses for patients with astigmatism and bifocals. This includes the Paragon CRT, a specialty contact lens you wear while you sleep and take out during waking hours. The Paragon is designed to reshape your cornea, allowing you to have 20/20 vision without glasses or contacts.

The mission of Oxford Family Eyecare is to contribute to a lifetime of health vision by providing quality care and personal attention that will result in complete patient satisfaction. Visit the office at 49 South Second Street in Oxford (across from the Oxford Public Library), call 610-932-9356 or visit the website at www. oxfordfamilyeyecare.com.

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News From the Oxford Public Library Board of Trustees

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he Oxford Public Library Board of Trustees has re-strategized their plans for the Oxford Public Library Expansion Project, including a new design/build firm and new Community Relations Committee. Participation in the Library’s programs for adults and children increased in 2013. The added floor space will allow us to continue building our programs and will provide ample space for the increased number of attendees. More functional space will provide the option for more diverse programming in a comfortable and welcoming library. Several areas will be set aside for meeting space and we will be able to provide more suitable housing for our local history collection. The Library Board has created a Community Relations Committee to ensure that updates on the expansion project and library events and news are shared with the public on a consistent basis.

FRIENDS OF THE OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY Are you interested in lending some of your time and talent to help Oxford Public Library? Consider joining the Friends of the Oxford Public Library. This active group meets once a month to discuss fundraising, special events and being advocates for the library. Just recently, the Friends successfully raised funds at a Dine and Read event hosted by the Octoraro Hotel and a Fall Book Sale. OPL will always need more Friends; if you are interested or have questions, please inquire at the Circulation Desk in the library.

LIBRARY CARD RE-REGISTRATION In an effort to better serve you, the Chester County Library System is instituting two changes to your library accounts.

We are updating and digitizing all of our cardholder account records, and introducing a 3 year renewal requirement for all adult accounts. These changes will increase efficiency, reduce costs and ensure you receive account notifications as quickly and conveniently as possible. What this means for our patrons is the next time you visit the library, you will be asked to complete one of our new library card applications.

The library staff is available to answer any questions regarding this process. Thank you for your cooperation.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM Every summer hundreds of children participate in the Oxford Public Library Summer Reading Club. They read a lot of books, attend great programs and earn rewards. Last summer we tried something new: we offered an Adult and Teen Summer Reading Club and it worked out so wonderfully that we are going to continue it again this year. It’s really quite simple to participate. For every book you read or

audiobook you listen to, you can complete an entry form. The entry form consists of a short book recommendation and a raffle ticket.

Every one you fill out is entered into a drawing for some great prizes donated by local businesses. The recommendation is posted on the wall of the library so other patrons can benefit from your reviews.

The reviews are posted anonymously. Many of our patrons commented that they appreciated the suggestions for reading. Last year, our participants read a total of 424 books. We are hoping to have even more readers participate this year.

Ugly Bug Hunt Oxford Public Library Story Time “Field Trip” Thursday, May 22nd 10-11am • Ages 6 & under.

Meet at Pavilion 8 in the Nottingham County Park Some insects have faces only a Monocondylia could love.

Turn over rocks, logs, and leaves to find the ugliest bug.

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***Did you know?*** One of the best ways to support your local library is free! You can help us to receive more funding by visiting the library, checking out our items and using our facilities. Many of our items are FREE to check out so feel free to check out as many as you like. The Oxford Public Library is a non-profit organization that receives funding from a variety of sources. 53% of

our funding is from the State, County and Local Municipalities. The remaining 47% comes from a variety of sources including donations, fines and fees, and fundraising. Our State and County funding is awarded based in part on usage so the more you use the library, the more funding we receive.

Friends of the Oxford Public Library Every 3rd Thursday of the Month at 7:00 pm The Friends of the Oxford Library work to promote and support the library through fundraising and advocacy. All are welcome to join the Friends.

E-Reader Help with Jeanette Every Wednesday 10:30am E-Reader help is specified time for staff member, Jeanette Jenkins, to meet with patrons to help them navigate downloading library materials on their e-reader devices.

Story Time Every Mon. Wed. 10:30am, Thurs. 12:30 pm Children join Miss Nancy for stories, songs and a craft. Drop in program with all welcome.

Half Price DVD/Video Rentals Every Thursday 4pm Stop by between 4-8 pm and all audiobook, DVD, and videogame rentals are half price.

Mother-Daughter Book Club Every 1st Tuesday 6:30pm Share some of your favorite books with a very special lady by joining our Mother and Daughter Book Club. The titles we will be discussing are age appropriate for ages 8 through 12.

Junior Master Gardener Club Every 2nd Tuesday at 5:30pm This program is for children in 4th and 5th grade where they learn about growing plants through hands on experiments and taking care of raised beds on the library grounds. All of the produce raised in the beds is donated. This is a 4-H program administered by the Penn State Extension.

Ware Book Club Every 3rd Tuesday 10am Outreach Book Club that meets at Ware Presbyterian Village. Book selections are made by the group and the discussion is led by the Library Director. This group is open to all.

Sit & Knit Every Wednesday 10am Drop in program of crafters at all levels to sit together, chat and work on projects.

Oxford Lego Club Every other Saturday at 11am We provide the Legos and a space, children provide the imagination. The children’s Lego creations are displayed throughout the library for everyone to enjoy.

For more information or see a full schedule of upcoming events, please visit www.oxfordpubliclibrary.org

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Dog Day Afternoon Every 1st and 2nd Saturday of the Month at 11am Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are available to listen to stories read by children. This program helps reluctant and emerging readers to gain literacy skills through a no-pressure enjoyable session.

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610-322-2424

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Cyron & Company

610-869-5900

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Edward Jones Investments

610-998-9046

www.edwardjones.com

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Fenstermacher and Company, LLP

610-444-1215

www.fandco.com

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LA Long & Associates, P.C., CPA's

610-268-5501

www.longcpas.com

LEMIPASTMAEL

610-932-8549

Rodney Lambert, CPA

610-998-1287

www.rl-cpa.com

TBRE Consulting Company

484-365-5570

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THG Financial Partners LLC

610-998-1080

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TM Business Solutions

484-758-0575

www.tmbusiness.biz

Woolard, Krajnik, Masciangelo, LLP

610-932-4225

www.wkco.com

Ad Pro, Inc. / Chester County Press

610-869-5553

www.chestercounty.com

Graffix, Inc.

610-255-4030

Signs for Success

484-584-5607

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Atlantic Tractor

610-932-8858

www.atjd.net

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Hostetter Grain, Inc.

610-932-4484

www.hostettergrain.com

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Oxshire Farm

610-932-2982

Sher Rockee Mushroom Farms

610-869-8048

www.sherrockmush.com

J and K Slightly Touched Antiques & Furniture

610-467-0335

www.jandkslightlytouched.com

Oxford Odds & Ends

610-932-5858

Advertising / Newspaper

Agriculture

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Architecture Jahan Sheikholeslami, AIA

610-932-2525

Ragan Engineering Associates, Inc.

610-255-3400

Art Gallery Oxford Arts Alliance, Inc.

610-467-0301

www.oxfordart.org

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Collision Zone, Inc.

610-932-8330

www.collisionzone.com

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610-932-0500

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610-932-9090

www.jeffschevy.com

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Jennings Auto Repair, Inc.

610-932-3288

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Michael Cole Enterprises/U-haul Rentals

610-869-9130

www.michaelcoleenterprises.com

Oxford Goodyear

610-932-0988

www.oxfordgoodyear.com

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Oxford Sunoco

610-932-5686

www.oxfordsunoco.com

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Rental Car Momma

407-396-4152

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Citadel

610-466-6649

www.citadelbanking.com

Coatesville Savings Bank

610-932-7756

www.coatesvillesavings.com

Fulton Bank, N.A.

610-932-2100

www.fultonbank.com

National Penn Bank

610-998-1540

www.natpennbank.com

PNC Bank

410-658-5571

www.pncbank.com

Stonebridge Bank

610-235-1507

www.stonebridgebank.com

WSFS Bank

610-998-0414

www.wsfsbank.com

Apostolic Church of Oxford

610-467-0944

www.jesuslovesoxford.com

Avondale Presbyterian Church

610-268-2919

www.avondalepc.org

Community of Love Lutheran Church

610-998-0282

www.collutheranchurch.org

Nottingham Presbyterian Church

610-932-0556

www.nottinghampc.org

Oxford Church of the Nazarene

610-932-2584

www.oxfordnazarene.com

Oxford Presbyterian Church

610-932-9640

www.oxfordpresbyterian.org

Oxford United Methodist Church

610-932-9698

www.oumc-online.org

St. Christopher's Episcopal Church

610-932-8134

www.stchrisoxford.org

Stillwaters Presbyterian Church

610-869-2009

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610-467-1200

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484-319-2523

D & R Remodeling

610-636-0340

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610-932-2630

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610-345-0855

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Hastings Glass, Inc.

610-932-2540

www.hastingsglass.com

JFR Contracting

610-255-1471

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Nowland Associates, Inc.

302-731-1333

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Vanderhoef Builders

610-476-3368

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610-869-5850

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610-932-2917

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Oxford Family Dentistry

610-932-9580

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Bethany Christian School

610-998-0877

www.bethanychristian.org

Cecil College

410-287-1025

www.cecil.edu

Landenberg Christian Academy

610-255-0857

www.lca-pa.com

Oxford Area School District

610-932-6603

www.oxford.k12.pa.us

Sacred Heart School

610-932-3633

www.shsoxford.us

The Lincoln University

484-365-8131

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Honeysuckle Trail Country Crafts

610-932-7734

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Robert Treate Hogg Cabinetmaker Shop

717-529-2522

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Borough of Oxford

610-932-2500

www.oxfordboro.org

Commissioner Terence Farrell

610-344-6151

www.chesco.org

East Nottingham Township

610-932-8494

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Senator Andrew E. Dinniman

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www.legis.state.pa.us

Alluring Images Hair Studio

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Texture Salon & Spa

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Chiropractic Services

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Empowerment Resource Associates, Inc.

610-932-0758

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443-454-9018

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Golden Light Wellness Center

610-932-9511

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In conjunction with the Showhouse and Gardens, there are special events planned. On May 17th, there will be a gala at Wyncote with a showhouse preview at 5 p.m., followed by dinner, dancing and a silent auction from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person. There will be presentations by Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library staff on May 23. On May 29th, there will be an outdoor presentation by Kari Getchonis, senior gardener at Longwood Gardens. On May 31st, high tea will be served and Ware family history presented. Tickets for the presentations are $10 per person and high tea tickets are $15 per person.

For the convenience of visitors, Ware will designate a parking area and run a shuttle to the Showhouse as well as to other locations in the Village.

For further information, visit the website at www. waredesignershowhouse.org or call 610-998-2400.

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When the steering committee reached out to the community for volunteers to support the Showhouse, there was an enthusiastic response. “House-sitting” started in March when renovations began and will continue through June 7th. Volunteers will serve as docents for the tours, as well as assisting with ticket sales, designer sales and at the Masterpiece Café. There will be

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484-643-3325

Matthew J. Canan, Law Offices of Eric S. Coates

610-932-9464

McMichael, Heiney & Sebastian, LLC

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610-932-4717

www.custommachinedesign.com

Flowers Baking Company of Oxford, Inc.

610-932-2300

Herr's Snack Factory

610-932-7199

www.herrs.com

Scalewatcher North America

610-932-6888

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The Scotts Company

610-932-4200

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Viking Power Products Co.

610-255-4030

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610-869-1223

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Chester County SCORE

610-344-6910

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Jennersville YMCA

610-869-9622

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Lions Club of Oxford Oxford Area Historical Association

610-932-2888

Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center

610-932-8557

www.oxfordnsc.org

Oxford Area Senior Center

610-932-5244

www.oxfordseniors.org

Oxford Mainstreet Inc.

610-998-9494

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610-932-9625

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610-932-2411

www.oxfordfire.com

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610-932-5563

Howett's Screen Printing

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Outback Trading Co.

610-932-5141

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Oxford Karate Institute

610-998-0044

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www.digitalpayrollsolutions.com

610-955-4131

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Cameron's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

610-932-2416

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610-932-9503

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Beiler-Campbell Realtors & Appraisers

610-932-1000

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484-748-6200

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Oxhaven Apartments

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Rouse Chamberlin Homes

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Ryan Homes

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The Steckel ~ Goodley Team - Keller Williams Realty

610-662-6810

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Lighthouse Youth Center

610-932-4883

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Oxford Center for Dance

610-932-3267

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Oxford Strike and Spare Lanes, LLC

610-932-8850

Saginaw Day Camp

888-477-2267

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Wyncote Golf Club

610-932-8900

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Ball & Thistle Pub

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Millstone Jewelers

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Oxford Feed & Lumber

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Still Water Fibers

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Looking for a shady picnic spot? Look no farther than Oxford Memorial Park on Lancaster Pike.

The Park has a playground for pre-school children, picnic benches, park benches, a paved walking trail, and plenty of shady spots under the many trees. The pavilion is available for rental for larger groups. Call the Oxford Borough office at 610932-2500 to make pavilion reservations and for additional information. Oxford Memorial Park is the site of the Chamber’s Movies in the Park pro-

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gram, offering family-oriented movies on June 20, July 18 and August 15, weather permitting. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and settle in just before dusk for an evening of free entertainment.

Another picnic spot is the Oxford Area Regional Park on West Locust Street just outside the borough. In addition to enjoying picnics, plan to walk the trails and take a look at the special plantings in the catchment basins. There is also a primitive camping area. Visit the website at www.oxfordrecreation.org for more information.

Nottingham County Park offers a variety of options to families from playgrounds to miles of hiking trails to catch-and-release fishing in the pond and the lake. There are also programs for children, beginning May 22nd with the Ugly Bug Hunt for children 6 and under. There is a $3 per child fee and a limit of 20 children. Summer Discovery in the Park includes eight sessions for children ages 7 to 13, beginning June 19th. Each session is held from 6 to 8 p.m. There is fee of $8 per child per session, or $55 for all eight sessions.

Children can attend one or all of the sessions. On July 5th, be at the Park beginning at 6 p.m. to take

part in Freedom Fest. For additional information on park activities, call 610-932-2589 or visit www. chesco.org and select “Parks and Trails” from the drop-down menu on the left.

Octoraro Reservoir is about 5 miles north of Oxford on Rt. 472. The 670-acre lake has miles of accessible shoreline. There is a public boat launch, along with a picnic area, grills and hiking trails. Turn onto Spruce Grove Road off Rt. 472 and stop at Jim Neary’s Bait and Tackle (www.jimsbait.net) for information on boat rentals and fishing regulations.

From July 7th through July 25th, the Jennersville YMCA will hold a Summer Tennis Camp at the Oxford Area High School for Oxford children ages 8 to 18. There is a $50 fee per child for the sessions, which will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Call 610-8699622 or visit the Y website at www.ymcabwv.org to learn about other summer programs. Thanks to generous contributions to the Y’s annual campaign, the Y is able to offer income-based memberships, free swim clinics, subsidized summer camps, and other programs for children 2 Continued on page 54

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Summer is a great time to take the Covered Bridges Tour, the Walking Tour of Oxford, and the Children’s Walking Tour. These provide exercise and education, as you learn more about the history of the area.

Visit Herr’s Snack Factory in Nottingham and take advantage of the free tours. The tours combine fun with education and are suitable for the whole family. Tours begin with the history of Herr’s presented in Chipper’s Theatre and then it’s on to the factory to watch as workers process, produce and package Herr’s snack foods.

Call 800-284-7488 to make a reservation or visit the website at www.herrs.com for additional information.

Craft education is important at Eldreth Pottery and there are informal tours available at the pottery factory in Strasburg, where visitors can watch artists at work and learn about wheel throwing, painting and casting. It is important to call 717-529-6241 ahead of time to schedule a tour. Tours are free and are offered Monday through Friday. Visit the website at www.eldrethpottery.com for additional information.

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Schools across the Oxford Area have a variety of ways to help keep young minds active and learning during the summer months.

The Aubren House

By Marcella Peyre-Ferry

At The Aubren House, summer days are full of opportunities to keep a child’s skills fresh, as well as mastering new ones. Children benefit from quality time spent with family, and lessons learned in the summer can last all through the school year.

try out messy science experments like papier-mâché volnoes or a giant batch of ooblick, fun concoction of cornstarch and water.

Outside is the perfect classroom. To take advantage of the beautiful summer weather, The Aubren House has created a bird habitat for our feathered friends for the children to observe and identify who flies in for lunch. Involving children in the design and care of a garden plot helps teach responsibility and respect for the environment. Experimenting with different veggies and fruits can expand a child’s willingness to try new foods. And don’t forget the lessons to be learned in composting!

At The Aubren House there is also a good supply of cooperative board games for when the children have had enough sun. Games provide an excellent opportunity to enhance social skills and teach valuable lessons in sportsmanship.

Field trips are a must during days off from school.

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strap on their math caps to determine travel time and distance, or take turns being the navigator. A round of car bingo, I Spy or other car game makes the time spent in the car both fun and educational.

To capture the moments of summer at The Aubren House, each child is provided with a journal.

A short story or a beautiful picture each day keeps language skills sharp and becomes a wonderful collection of summertime memories.

Whether spending the day at home or heading off on a road trip, a classroom can sprout up anywhere, anytime. The summer is no excuse not to learn!

the students to complete in response to the book they read are engaging, involve an element of creativity, and require the students to explain that they understand the book they have read. Activities vary from making puppets with Popsicle sticks, or drawing a cartoon strip, completing a story map, to writing a mini-diary.

LCA parents are thrilled that the school encourages their children to keep on learning and reading throughout the summer when kids are tempted to spend more time watching TV or playing video games.

Landenberg Christian Academy As the song from the popular movie “High School Musical” goes: “What time is it? Summertime. It’s our vacation. What time is it? Party time.” Kids love summer: no schedules, no homework, time at the beach, and lazy afternoons by the pool. However, summertime for students at Landenberg Christian Academy (LCA) does not mean a total break from all things educational. One of the goals for students at LCA is for them to love learning, even when they are enjoying their summer vacation.

The teachers at LCA know that two months without any reading or writing can cause students to backslide in their learning. That is why the teachers require students to do summer reading. Reading is one of the best ways to keep the brain active and engaged.

In addition to summer reading, many of LCA’s teachers also prepare summer learning activity packets for students and offer incentives for completion. These packets contain a review of many of the math and grammar concepts the students have learned throughout the year.

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Teachers carefully plan reading assignments that are fun, but meaningful. They offer options of favorite books or authors that are carefully selected for the reading levels of students in their classrooms. The activities that the teachers select for

The teachers also include Bible reading as part of their summer assignments. “At LCA, we believe that ‘God’s word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path.’ Psalm 119:105 Hiding God’s word in the kids’ hearts is something that is very important to us at LCA.”

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Also, LCA offers a Science Explorers camp one week during the summer. Science Explorers clubs are offered after school throughout the school year at LCA. These clubs and the summer camp focus on teaching kids about science in a hands-on, engaging way, showing them how much fun learning can be. Offering the Science Explorers camp to LCA students and the surrounding community is just another way LCA encourages students to keep learning alive during the summer.

barnsley academy Summer is meant to be a time of fun and relaxation, where kids can kick back and enjoy the sunshine and playing outside, but LCA also likes to view summer as a time to encourage children that learning is an all-year adventure.

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Barnsley Academy cares for children from 6 weeks of age up to age 10 or 12. When it comes to the curriculum, Barnsley Academy continues the learning all summer long. Even for the sum-

mer campers, the school still does activities related to what the children are learning during the school year. Many schools are asking students to continue to read all summer long and continue to learn when school is not in session.

Going through eight to ten weeks of summer vacation is a long time for a child to not have structured learning. Because of that, when they return to school, the first months have to be devoted to review. Parents can retain some of that structure by purchasing work books from a teaching supply store, or by downloading educational apps.

Barnsley Academy suggests that parents look for ways to use electronics to keep children interested. It is not difficult to find apps that parents can monitor to see first hand that their children are continuing to learn. There are apps available in reading, writing, math and more available for i-pad and i-phone for each grade level. Adding new apps periodically will help keep the games interesting and engaging.

One way to reward study is to set up a system where completing a set time on educational games is rewarded with a shorter amount of free time on games the child chooses. It may also be helpful to download apps that are just a bit beyond what the child is learning in school. You don’t want them to stop and not be challenged.

From one activity to the next it is important to make sure children are always engaged. When ideas are running short, the internet is available with sites like Printerest to inspire parents with new or time tested ideas.

Summer camp sessions at Barnsley Academy include theme weeks, where teachers can select activities that fit the theme. Outdoor activities are always a part of the program with a goal of stimulating children’s imaginations.

Water activities are very popular with children during the summer and can be as simple as providing a small wading pool and some cups to go with a child’s imagination. The goal is to keep their imagination active and alive.

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Many children today may have an i-pad or iphone, but not have a bicycle. As sad as it sounds, in today’s world you may have to force children to play outside, but it is important to keep the diver-

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and sharp. Along with free play, parents and caregivers can create learning opportunities so that children retain skills for entering the next grade level in the fall.

Families can utilize free opportunities like parks, playgrounds, and libraries. Take a nature walk and look for items of different colors. Use an empty egg carton and paint the bottoms different colors (red, orange, blue, brown, black, white, etc…). While exploring a park, your neighborhood, or your own backyard, look for items that match these colors and fill the egg carton. When you are done with your walk, compare and contrast the various items (Which ones are soft? Are any hard? Which items are biggest? Which are smallest?). Children won’t realize they’re categorizing, they’ll think they’re just having fun!

While on the walk, take along a magnifying glass and look closely at Mother Nature (insects, feathers, plants, speckles on a rock, etc…). Make rain-

bows with the magnifying glass and talk about the colors of the spectrum. Bring a small notebook and pencil to document observations. Children can go back and re-read their findings, then continue to add on to them throughout the summer.

Pack a lunch and “eat a rainbow” while promoting healthy eating habits (ex; strawberries for red, carrots for orange, bananas for yellow, avocado for green, blueberries for blue, and plums for purple).

Check out a poetry book at the library and sit under a shady tree while sharing a reading experience. Write your own Haiku describing your day.

Throughout the summer, bring back samples of sand and seashells from the beach, stones from a trip to the river, or flowers you have pressed yourself. Allow children to look at the specimens with the magnifying glass and take time to discover various differences among the items. Talk to your child about what they are seeing and dis2 Continued on Page 65

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cuss which senses they are using. When children investigate these items they are learning about nature and expanding their knowledge of the world around them.

On a rainy day, have a “play-date book swap” to trade and interact with friends. Children need new reading material to keep them stimulated and interested in reading. They also should be exposed to a variety of genres: Science fiction, folklore, poetry, realistic fiction, fiction and non-fiction. Compare weather forecasts to actual weather (weather station on TV or a weather website/app).

Graph the days that are sunny or rainy. Calculate what fraction or percentage of the summer were sunny days.

age students to continue to develop their literacy skills during the summer months when they are off from school.

One final way Bethany Christian School seeks to be a resource to School families is through recommending several local summer camps in the area.

Some of these camps are day-camp only while there are also some overnight camps families can choose.

Summer camps are a great way for students to experience outdoor education and build relationships with other students in the community

Nottingham Country Day Care firmly believes that learning is all around us. It can easily be reached by engaging children and talking about what is going on in the world around them.

Bethany Christian School Bethany Christian School believes in providing students’ families with some great summertime ideas to help keep their children engaged academically and socially. That is one way to can continue the school’s healthy partnership with the community.

This summer, Bethany Christian School will be offering several one-week camps at the school with options that include: sports camps, music camps, and academic-themed camps. These camps will be run and staffed by current Bethany teachers and will provide students some fun along with exciting learning opportunities.

Sacred Heart Catholic School is closed during the summer vacation months, but that does not mean the students stop learning. To keep their minds active and help them retain information for the next school year, the school has a list of helpful things to do with children during the summer.

For Elementary age children the list of suggestions includes: 1. Read together: Depending on where your child is at, have him/her read a page. Then you read a page and alternate through the story. Go ahead and just provide words they may stumble over if reading for enjoyment. It will help with the flow of the story and allow your child to work on comprehension.

2. Make puppets to retell stories. Talk about beginning, middle and end of story. Ask questions:

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Who are the characters? What is the setting? What is the big idea of the story?

3. Read a chapter book together. You could do a shared reading but it is also a great time to just read to your child and let them listen. It helps build a love of reading and allows them to just focus on the story and not decoding. Also, by reading books that are a little more challenging, you are developing vocabulary and critical thinking skills.

4. Make a comic book from a story (or even a movie) that they have enjoyed.

5. Visit your local library and register for summer programs. They offer great programs either free or relatively low cost.

6. Practice reading/ writing sight words. Make this fun by having children write or read words written in sand, salt, or even rice. Some children will appreciate the sensory stimulation.

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sues that are happening today, issues that could be prompted by the news, television shows, daily events, etc. Think of all the reasons they can use to support their views, as well as reasons against their views.

7.Practice math facts or writing number sentences. This could also be done like the sight words or with a paintbrush and water. Paint math facts on sidewalk or cement. Use sidewalk chalk to write math facts.

You could even use a flashlight to find the answer to math facts you hold up for the child.

8. Do an author study. Many popular children’s authors have great websites that allow you to read, learn about the writing process, and connect with books in a variety of ways. Some good authors would be Jan Brett, Kevin Henkes, Robert Munsch and more.

9. Help your child write postcards and/or letters to family and friends after a special event or activity that they would like to share. This keeps your child writing and encourages other forms of communicating.

10. Practice fine motor skills. There are many resources online to help with this. Basic scissor skills and tracing is helpful. Also, using chopsticks to pick up things and do activities is also great.

For Middle school age children, Sacred Heart suggests some open ended ideas that can be worked into every day situations.

3. A lifetime of reading - Encourage lifelong reading. Read a variety of genres. Discuss similarities and differences. Make connections. Compare a book to a movie. Read with your children by taking roles in stories and acting out dramatic scenes.

Form a book club and invite friends to read along.

4. Writing stories - Develop imagination and creativity. Have your children select five pictures from magazines and newspapers, and put them together to tell a story. Have your child create a mad-libs story, leaving blanks in their story to fill in nouns, verbs, and adjectives.

5. A trip to the supermarket - Ask your child to prepare a meal with a specific budget. Have your

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2. How much does it cost?

Put math skills to work.

Help your children understand living costs by discussing household expenses with them. Compare estimates with the actual costs? Have them keep a summer budget for their pet expenses.

child check to see what supplies are on hand and then make a shopping list. Estimate the cost. At the supermarket, let your child shop for the food on the list and decide which items are the best buys.

9 Growing Plants or Garden - Learn about the growing process of plant life by growing a plant or a garden. It helps teach children about how plants grow and how to care for plants.

6. Explore a country - Travel abroad at home.

Visit ethnic shops, food stores, and restaurants in your community. Before the trip, have your children find on a map different countries you will “visit.� After the trip, encourage your children to talk about what they have seen.

10. Scavanger Hunts - Create scavenger hunts (or problems of the day) by leaving clues for your children to find and answer.

7. Fieldtrips - Add an educational twist to summer trips by visiting museums, zoos, aquariums, and historical sites. This offers kids a chance to learn about history and a little bit about the world they live in.

8. Nature Walks - This allows you to exercise while also learning about the environment. Make a game out of how many different kinds of flowers, insects, trees, rocks or animals are spotted.

11. Obstacle Courses - Set up various physical activities and mind games for children to accomplish.

12. Fantasy Games - Give your children various pieces of equipment, and have them create a game that includes rules and objective to playing the game.

13. Be a Scientist - Create a new object from recyclable materials.

14. Pinterest - Find various crafts and fun activities to do with children of all ages!

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Octoraro Hotel & Tavern Now a place where tradition & friendly hospitality meets the needs of today’s family By Carla Lucas

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tep through the threshold of the Octoraro Hotel and Tavern and you are transported to another era, but at the same time it feels new and current.

It’s the kind of place where you are welcomed with a smile and everyone wants to know your name.

Here, you can grab a quick lunch on the stools at the counter. Or bring your family for dinner at one of the tables (there’s a children’s menu, too). Maybe wind down at the bar for an hour after a hard day, or let loose a little in the newly refurbished pool room. On a pleasant day you can sit outside on the porch and enjoy a drink and/or a meal or sit at a table by the picture window and watch the happenings in Oxford Borough go by. At least once a week live music is featured at the Octoraro.

New co-owners Brannon Seaman and John McGlothlin are positive people who want to make a difference in Oxford. Their vision is to update this historic institution for today’s patrons without losing or changing the Tavern’s charm and history.

Their attitude is contagious as they work to transform their vision of hospitality into reality.

“The Octoraro has been operating in some form or another since 1827,” says John. “It is unique and has so many ties to the community.”

“We love the Oxford community and want to be involved in our community,” says Brannon. “We see renovating the Octoraro as a good opportunity

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The Octoraro is also a place gaining a reputation as an establishment that serves some of the best burgers in town. They are handmade from highquality fresh meat and served with Herr’s Chips at a price that doesn’t break the bank. The Tavern menu is filled with great pub foods from appetizers, to salads, to sandwiches and fries. There are 45 choices of bottled and canned beers, many from local breweries in Pennsylvania, Maryland

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to make Oxford a town people want to come into.”

The Octoraro started during Oxford’s heyday as a carriage and stagecoach stop between Baltimore and Philadelphia, as it was the midway point and a day’s travel in either direction between the two major ports. A women’s seminary was operated from the Octoraro at one time. It was also part of the Underground Railroad. It has operated as a tavern and hotel continually under many owners over the years.

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Brannon is responsible for the renovations and maintenance at the Octoraro, bringing an extensive background in the construction industry to the team. He came to the Oxford area about 10 years ago. His wife, Erica, is a physical education teacher at Hopewell Elementary School. His children are part of the Oxford School District. Brannon volunteers with the Oxford youth sports program, coaching wrestling and lacrosse.

John brings his extensive background in the hospitality industry to the team and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Tavern and Hotel.

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The team assumed ownership of the Octoraro building in April 2013 and immediately started renovating the nearly 200-year-old structure.

After completion of the paperwork and the transferring of the liquor license, Brannon and John began operating the Tavern as their own on August 25, 2013.

daughters for about five years. “From the first day I walked into the Octoraro, I believed that this is where I belong,” he said.

In the last year, the team has completed the renovation of the third floor with extended stay rooms, renting them by the week. Cosmetic work, such as painting, new floors and furniture, were completed in the Tavern, as the team doesn’t want to change the integrity or structure of this public space.

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Future projects include the renovation of the second floor into six additional hotel rooms, a bigger and updated kitchen, and having the landmark Octoraro Hotel sign restored to its original beauty.

Both Brannon and John are appreciative of all the support they’ve received from the community including their patrons, other local businesses, the Oxford Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Mainstreet, and the Borough of Oxford.

John and Brannon are planning to be active participants in First Friday Art Strolls. They are working on the permitting that will allow them to close the alley next to their establishment on First Fridays for outdoor dining, a beer garden and live music.

“People have stopped in who haven’t been here for years and tell us their memories of connections to the building,” says Brannon. One remembered playing on the second floor. Others remember coming for lunch in the Tavern with their grandfather. “We want to continue the story. Our hope is that the building will outlive us and continue to tell family stories for generations to come.”

The Octoraro Hotel and Tavern promotes a no smoking policy.

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The Octoraro Hotel and Tavern is located at 2 South Third Street. It is open Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 12 am; Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 2 am; and Sunday noon to 11 pm. Check out their Facebook page for more information or call 610-932-2290.

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networks, “Pitt,” as he was known to his friends, knew how to get things done.

The seed that germinated into the OEF was planted a year earlier at a Hershey, PA educational leadership conference hosted by the PA Association of School Administrators (PASA) and the PA School Boards Association (PSBA). Richard Winchester, then a school board member of the Oxford Area School District and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Lincoln University, attended these mid-week sessions.

The workshop that caught Winchester’s special attention was entitled “Making an Education Foundation Work for You” – the ABCs of how to begin and operate an educational foundation in your school district.

Presented by Dr. Margaret Kuypers and George Plosa, administrators in the Hatboro-Horsham School District, this seminar covered most of the nuts and bolts.

The presenters described the origins of the public school foundation movement in places like Wisconsin and Minnesota, and explained the many ways non-profit foundations could generate support for

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he Oxford Educational Foundation (OEF) is a private non-profit community organization founded 20 years ago for the purpose of assisting the Oxford Area School District. The OASD, with almost 4,000 students, is located in southeast Pennsylvania within commuting distance of cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Lancaster, Wilmington, and Newark. As a result, this quiet, rural region with a diverse population is growing.

The mission of the OEF is to enhance the quality of education in the Oxford Area School District.

By generating financial support to maximize the use of community volunteers/mentors in the schools and by providing professional grants to staff for innovative programs, the OEF strives to contribute to the success of Oxford students.

The OEF came to life in October of 1994 after a year of diligent work spearheaded by John Pittenger, then a resident of West Nottingham Township and former Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of PA. Well connected to important political and legal

In January 1995, the Board of Directors, now at a full complement of 15, elected officers John Pittenger, President; Jim McLeod, Vice President; Denise Fritsch, Secretary; and Charles Lewis was appointed as Treasurer. A generous contribution from the Oxford Area Educational Association and a gift from John and Marion Ware established a financial foundation for the fledgling OEF. In its first three years, with John Pittenger as President, the Foundation formed its board committee structure, hired a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit volunteers and mentors in the schools, purchased a satellite dish for use by the schools, assisted the High School in its organization of a Career Day, attended alumni reunions, and provided an OASD and OEF bi-annual joint publication of the Oxford School News.

With this strong foundation the OEF continued to build on its accomplishments over the years by: • Creating an Oxford Alumni database • Providing an Annual Report • Setting up an Endowment Fund (to date, totals are approximately $400,000) • Providing teacher professional grants (since 2001,

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the schools. They could, of course, attract money for special purposes, but they could also recruit parents, alumni and retired citizens as mentors, tutors and role models, especially for children at risk.

These themes resonated with Winchester. The father of two daughters who graduated from Oxford in 1983 and 1984, he was also an educator at Lincoln University and anxious to improve the educational pipeline.

Fired up by this experience at Hershey, Winchester returned to Oxford and looked for allies who might help with the birthing process.

Colleagues on the school board, Nancy Andress, Bob Domzalski and Phil Leyman were early recruits.

Oxford alumni and community activists, people like James Gordon, Kathy Elters, Pam Donnelly, Etha McDowell, Rowena Jenkins, and Denise Fritsch, also signed on. Together with Pitt, Winchester and Charles Lewis, the business administrator of the Oxford Area School District, these were the people who formed the “steering committee” for the OEF. Meeting regularly from late fall 1993 through the summer of 1994, this group, under the leadership of Pitt, found others in the community to help with the labor. School superintendent Robert Meckes, then assistant superintendent Ray Fischer, former school board member Steve Roberts, and alumni Jim McLeod and Jim Herr were among them. Perhaps most importantly, Pitt persuaded Randy Sebastian, Oxford alumnus whom Pitt mentored during his high school years and steered into Harvard Law School, to lend his professional talent pro bono.

A partner in the firm MacElree, Harvey, Gallagher, Featherman and Sebastian, Randy guided the steering committee through the maze of paperwork. Between January and September 1994, OEF By-Laws, Mission Statement, Articles of Incorporation, PA Charter as a Non-Profit Corporation, IRS 501.c.3 status, and membership application were all approved. Finally, in October 1994, the steering committee went out of existence and the first annual meeting of the OEF membership elected its first Board of Directors.

The first directors elected to three-year terms were Jim Herr, Jim McLeod and John Pittenger, for two-year terms—Kathy Elters, Robert Strong and Pam Donnelly and for a one-year term Vanessa Phipps, Randy Sebastian and Dick Winchester. These nine in the incoming weeks would appoint another six directors, as stipulated by the By-Laws. Among these were Carrie Ellen Underwood, an Oxford senior; after her graduation in June 1995, she was replaced by Nile Alford a rising junior.

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supporting innovation in the classroom with over $120,000 in grants to professional staff) • Strengthening the mentor/tutor/volunteer program • Instituting an annual grant to an OASD school(s) in memory of John C. Pittenger • Establishing the Randy Sebastian Volunteer Person (RSVP) of the Year Award in memory of Randy Sebastian • Organizing an annual Oxford Area Education Association and Oxford Educational Foundation Breakfast ( RSVP Award is awarded at this event) • Creating an Oxford Educational Foundation website • Being recognized as an Educational Improvement Organization through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC), which assists in the funding of =AP Chemistry Project REEL • Organizing a mentor/mentee annual picnic • Acting as a catalyst to connect sources of funding with special needs and projects

ing to be guest speakers or e-mail pen pals. Entitled “OEF CAREs” (OEF Community Adults as Resources for Education) the program allows connections to be made between careers and classrooms, which in turn will expand students’ thinking beyond its walls.

The current members of the OEF Board of Directors bring backgrounds rich in engineering, business, farming, justice, and education, all of which help to meet the goals of the OEF. You, too, can help by volunteering your time, talents, and/or treasures. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, mentor, or tutor or in learning more about OEF CAREs, please contact the OEF Volunteer Coordinator at (610) 932-7200 or e-mail us at oxfordedfound@yahoo.com. Information can also be found on the OEF website at www.oxfordeducational foundation.org.

Investing in education is a vital part of the community. The OEF invites you to join in this mission in the Oxford Area School District so that we can continue to be “Oxford Proud.” We look forward to the next twenty years!

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As 2012 began, the Oxford Educational Foundation was the recipient of an anonymous $1 million gift. The gift would assist the school district in expanding its educational mission and strategic plan over the next five years. It would be used to increase technology use, update curriculum resources, provide professional development for staff, replace equipment in the music department, sponsor summer art and music academies, and refurbish each school media center with materials such as books and e-books. The donors expressed great enthusiasm in being able to support the important work being done in the Oxford schools, as well as great confidence in the leadership and staff of the OEF and the OASD to implement the initiatives undertaken by this donation successfully.

In December 2012, the OEF initiated a self-assessment in order to identify strengths and weaknesses of the Foundation, as well as to focus on any needs. After several months, it was concluded that an Executive Director would be able to address those needs, strengthen the organization and help provide more support to the Oxford Area School District. The Board voted unanimously to appoint to this position Dr. Ray Fischer, recently retired Superintendent of Schools and charter member of the OEF. Recently, the OEF Board of Directors began looking for new ways to support the efforts of the school district. They are currently working to expand a list of experts who can enhance education by volunteer-

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