Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce Magazine Supporting the Oxford Area and Surrounding Community Businesses
Holiday Traditions? Holiday Shopping? Think Oxford, PA
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Boy Scouting’s Journey Together From Cub Scout to Eagle Scout
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Contents Fall/Winter 2016 Feature Articles 46 Public Art in Downtown Oxford - A Mural 50 Holiday Traditions? Holiday Shopping?
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Think Oxford, PA 53 Holiday Traditions Checklist 56 Troop 44-Journey Together from Cub Scouts to Eagle Scout
Meet Our Members 16 Flickerwood Wine Cellars 18 KVIS & Coe
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20 LOLA’s - Lot’s of Lovely Apparel 22 The Candy Case 24 The Martin Company
In Every Issue 6 Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce (OACC) 10 Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. (OMI)
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26 Oxford Public Library 28 Member Directory 43 Oxford Educational Foundation (OEF) 44 Oxford Arts Alliance (OxAA) 60 Chamber Challenge Question
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Oxfordian Committee Angie Thompson Lobb - Cameron’s Hardware & President of OACC • Sue Cole - The Candy Case Doug Fasick - Chiropractic Services • Crystal Messaros - Herr Foods • Helen Warren - Chester County Press • Heidi Kern - OACC Executive Director • Eleanor Roper - Design & Production
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Welcomes Dr. Donald Schroder He is a true asset to our hospital. 213 Limestone Rd. Oxford, PA 19363 610-932-2093
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Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce
In Memory of Janis Walker and Jerome Rodio for their dedication and tireless efforts on behalf of the OACC and the Oxford community.
Janis Walker OACC Executive Director August 9, 2016
Jerome Rodio 2016 OACC President July 14, 2016
By Angie Thompson-Lobb, President of OACC
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his summer was a sad one for the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce. We lost two key people who have worked tirelessly throughout the year. President Jerome Rodio and Executive Director Janice Walker will be fondly remembered for their dedication, professionalism and support of our Chamber and our community. We thank you Jerome and Janice for setting the bar so high for all members of the Chamber. I think I can speak for everyone when I say, we will continue the high standards of volunteerism and dedication that the two of you exemplified. We can do that best by honoring these two individuals through each event we sponsor. Our Annual Dinner Dance was held in March to honor individuals and businesses who have given greatly to our community. Mark this event on your calendar for next year, March 4, 2017. In May our Annual Golf Tournament was held and was a huge success due to the generosity of our members and their friends. This event raised money for scholarship to be awarded to four deserving Oxford Area High School students. This year’s recipients are Connor Hilaman, Kathleen Kemp, Stevie Lynn Kell and Rachel Rogevich. The awards are given for four years. Don’t miss next year’s golf event, in September of 2017! One of our most popular events is the Halloween Parade. This year’s parade will be filled with ghosts, goblins, and a host of other frightening participants. We thank Jim McLeod and his hard-working committee. This huge event would not be possible without them. The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors makes these events and many more possible each year. We are always on the look-out for more volunteers to help us carry this load. Please contact Heidi Kern, our new Executive Director, at 610-932-0740, if you can spare just a couple of hours a month. The ever popular Oxfordian Magazine is in its 19th year. OACC members receive discounts when they place an ad in the Oxfordian. This valuable tool has a complete list of businesses in our area. The magazine is mailed throughout the Oxford area and in areas surrounding this community. It is the only magazine dedicated to the Oxford area. Lastly, I would like to thank all the sponsors, organizers and volunteers who help to make Oxford and its surrounding areas a great place to live and do business. OACC • 38-A South Third Street, PO Box 4 • Oxford, PA 19363 Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 8:30am - 1:30pm Phone: 610-932-0740 Fax: 610-932-0827 Email: OxfordChamber@zoominternet.net
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Country Christmas is December 2nd, 5-8 P.M. Join your neighbors as we carol, light the tree, enjoy the horse and carriage, ride the train and so much more. We are planning our events for 2017 and should have them listed on the website shortly. The First Friday Car Show People’s Choice Winner was Jim Jones with his 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL. Congratulations Jim! Approximately 4500 people attended the annual event and viewed over 240 vehicles. Special thanks to our Car Show Committee: David Ogino, Scott Brown, Lisa Burns and Heidi Kern. Planning has already begun for next year’s show. Last year, Oxford Mainstreet’s Design Committee instituted a public art program. You may have noticed small murals, wood carving and secret messages that only come out in the rain. Recently we took on our most ambitious project to date; a full-wall mural located at 14 S Third Street (Bog Turtle wall, behind Edward Jones Lawn.) Susan Melrath, the committee Chair, is also the artist. Prints of the mural are available with 40% of the proceeds donated to the public art fund. You can also donate to the public art fund at downtownoxfordpa. org/product/omi-design-committee-public-art-fund. UPCOMING EVENTS November 26 Small Business Saturday Retail Trail December 2 Country Christmas First Friday Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. 13 S Third Street, PO Box 315 • Oxford, PA 19363 Hours Tuesday – Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 610-998-9494 DowntownOxfordPA.org Facebook:DowntownOxfordPA Twitter: OxfordMainstrt Instagram:OxfordMainstreet LinkedIn: oxford-mainstreet-inc
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xford Mainstreet, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to serve as the catalyst to unify and collaborate with supporting organizations to promote and foster economic growth and stability within the Business Improvement District (BID) and surrounding areas, while preserving Downtown Oxford’s rich historic and cultural identity. Oxford Mainstreet Inc is committed to improving the quality of life for residents and visitors alike by making Downtown Oxford a more attractive and enjoyable place to live, work, play and shop. That is quite a lofty mission! But we are up to it and never let these words fall far from our thoughts as we coordinate community events and communication, meet with community and government leaders to keep Oxford at the forefront of County and State planning and funding and strategically decide the best use of our staff/volunteer time and financial resources. As you know, Oxford Mainstreet hosts monthly First Friday street fairs, including the annual Car Show and Country Christmas. These events are intended to build community, create an opportunity for fellowship and to showcase all of the charming opportunities to shop our Downtown. Downtown Merchants regularly support your child’s fundraising event, your church’s craft fair or your service group’s project. Don’t forget to support your local merchants with your commitment to shop local for at least 50% of your purchases! It is easy to shop local with the variety of businesses Downtown. You can find a complete listing of Downtown merchants on our website: DowntownOxfordPA.org/ business-directory or pick up a paper version at the OMI office. Small Business Saturday is November 26th. Your local merchants will host a Retail Trail and Oxford Mainstreet is donating a Downtown Oxford gift certificate to be raffled the following Tuesday. What a great opportunity shop Oxford!
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lickerwood Wine Cellars and Twisted Treats is far more that a place to buy wine. It’s a place for people to come together and have a good time while sipping Flickerwood’s unique wines, other PA spirits and beers, or great brewed coffee (locally roasted in West Chester) and teas. Then there’s the treats: homemade pastries, jams and jellies, DiBruno cheese and meat boards, chocolates, and tortilla chips and salsa, all made locally. “It was time for Oxford to have a place like ours,” says Tammy Liberato, co-owner of Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Twisted Treats on S. Third Street. Flickerwood Wine Cellars started in Kennett Square eight years ago and expanded with a second location in Oxford three years ago. Now, with the Kennett location closed, the only place in Eastern Pennsylvania where you can have the Flickerwood experience is in Oxford. Her sister and co-owner Julie Wehner adds, “We invested in the town where we both live and our children go to school. With the help of a great landlord we were able to make it work.” The Flickerwood experience begins with a large welcoming space; it is a space that feels like home. You can choose to sit around a table or relax on a couch. Flickerwood opens at 8 am for the morning crowd to
get their day started with coffee, tea and pastries. As the day wears on, it’s a place to meet friends, sit a spell, and unwind with your favorite type of beverage. “We made our Oxford location different from our other store,” says Julie. “It is what the community needs and wanted.” “Some nights, like First Fridays, are family nights with board games,” adds Tammy. “Other nights are comedy nights or there’s music.” They have special Under 21 nights, too. The next comedy night is November 11 with Mike Burton (warm up act for Rachel Ray’s TV show) and John Ager. Tammy and Julie’s father made wine all his life. When he retired 16 years ago, he decided to sell his wines to the community and called his winery Flickerwood. It was the 57th winery in the state of Pennsylvania to open. Today there are over 200 wineries in Pennsylvania. The sisters describe Flickerwood’s wine as hardy and sweet; different than other wines in the region. There is a wide variety from sweet reds to pear, strawberry rhubarb, blueberry and raspberry wines. Flickerwood just released a Pinot Noir and a Cabernet Franc, a French hybrid. Their brother, Rick Zampogna is the wine maker. The grapes are hot pressed to keep the validity of the wine. Flickerwood wine is made in McKean County, western Pennsylvania. It is a cooperative winery that gets their grapes from Lake Erie, Pennsylvania area, the Finger Lakes region of New York, and California. At their winery in Kane is a full service restaurant and lounge with a full liquor license. With the support of the community and a loyal following, Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Twisted Treats is becoming a staple of the Oxford community. Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Twisted Treats is located at 33 S. Third Street, in Oxford, PA. They can be reached at 610-932-9498. More information is on their website: www.flickerwood.com. Like them on Facebook to stay connected with all that is happening.
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rian Coe has been involved in the insurance business since 1998. His experience and well-rounded knowledge encouraged him to establish Coe insurance in 2003. The Coe insurance office located on 21 N. Third Street, Oxford PA originated as an independent “scratch” agency, in partnership with Erie insurance. Erie insurance serves as Coe insurance’s primary carrier, aiding the company in auto, home, business, and life insurance sales. With over ten carriers, Coe insurance is able to find the best coverage and price for each individual’s needs. Some of the carriers the agency represents include Erie Insurance, Penn National, Progressive, Travelers, Encompass, Safeco, Allied Insurance, Grange Insurance, Lititz Mutual, Philadelphia Contributionship, MetLife, Foremost, AIC, American Modern, Hagetry, Nationwide Life and more. In 2015, Kimberley Vassal Insurance services, Ltd invested in Coe Insurance. This transition formed KVIS & Coe, expanding both the insurance agencies’ services throughout PA, MD, NJ, DE, WV and VA. Kimberley Vassal Insurance Services, Ltd was originated in 1973, located on 116 Commons Court, Chadds Ford, PA. The Chadds Ford location serves as the commercial office for KVIS & Coe, while the personal lines are conducted
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Lola’s - Lot’s of Lovely Apparel portant, and Lola’s want to help women tell their story through their clothes. They carry sizes from 0-28 (3X) and offer an intimate, fun and comfortable shopping experience. Twice a year, the staff travels to Dallas, Texas to do their buying for the upcoming seasons. They look at thousands of designers and over 39 of them are represented at the store. Klaveli and daz torres are dressier and classy style clothing while Z Supply is a more casual style. Dear John and Silver jeans are their biggest sellers. Jewelry from Sorrelli (made in Kutztown, PA) made with Swarovski Crystals, Sage Jewelry which is handcrafted in Vermont and Nikko Blu which is beaded jewelry displaying amazing stones grace the walls and tables in the shop. The designs change weekly in this boutique style store, so be sure to keep checking back. Lola’s has embraced Oxford and is involved in many different events such n September 10, 2016 as 20 on Tuesday, Small Downtown Oxford Business Saturday, and became the place to shop Downtown Diva’s. They for beautiful fashion and pair with other merchant’s Deb Kline, Deb Bakalez, Nancy Ware-Sapp weekly offering incentives designer jewelry. Manager and discounts for shopping both stores. Lola’s is planand Buyer Deb Bakalez (Lola), Owner Nancy Warening both Men’s and Women’s night out for shopping, Sapp, and Buyer Deb Kline decided that there was fashion shows and more! If you are a nervous shopper nowhere else they would rather open a boutique than or want a private or personal shopping experience, here. Oxford has embraced them, and Bakalez says contact the shop to set up an appointment. They have the greatest compliment she hears is that “Oxford a seamstress for adjustments so you look your best! needed this!” All three are Oxford natives, with famBakalez states that they “Couldn’t have done this ily living here dating back to the early 1900’s. Bakalez without their family.” Just as her mom, Martie Blackstates that she “Wanted to support her hometown.” burn popped in with clothes she has been steaming Lola’s stands for Lots of Lovely Apparel and Lola was in the back. “If unique is what you see, go to the chic a nickname given to Bakalez at one of her previous boutique” is Blackburn’s descriptions of Lola’s. jobs. Lola’s is beautiful fashion for the everyday woman. • Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00am-6:00pm, They carry everything from jeans and business at• Wednesday 10:00am-7:00pm tire to cocktail dress and designer jewelry. Bakalez • Friday 10:00am-8:00pm says “What you wear and how you wear it makes • Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm an impression and an impact.” Lola’s know every (other hours are available by appointment only) woman has a unique style and that style tells her 610-467-0774 • www.lolason3rd.com story. Expression, attitude and confidence are imFind them on Facebook under Lola’s!
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ife is SWEET! And there are many different types of sweets available at The Candy Case. As the owner and operator, I’ve served as the Executive Director of Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. for 6 years, have worked for the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce, serve on their Board of Directors and have always loved being among the business community and the hustle and bustle of Downtown Oxford, which is growing and thriving. So in May of this year, The Candy Case was launched in the center of the business district on the corner of S. Third Street and Market Street. It has been a dream of mine to be among those that invest in Oxford and create a welcoming space where children and adults can create a fond memory together-a trip to the neighborhood candy store to enjoy a treat, just like we all did when we were young. Many people who visit The Candy Case are surprised to know that we have a small commercial kitchen inside the store and that we make our sweet treats onsite, daily so that are fresh and delicious. The Candy Case offers a diverse array of products ranging from an eclectic selection of candies to fresh chocolate dipped treats to include varieties of nuts, cookies, rice treats, pretzels, marshmallows and caramels just to name a few. Seasonal fruits are also available covered in chocolate such as strawberries, apples, cherries and blueberries. You can walk in and make a personalized selection from the case for yourself or request a beautifully packaged gift of chocolate to go. Party platters/trays of all sizes and types are a specialty of ours. We accept orders for party/event favors and provide the service of candy buffets/bars for all occasions off site.
We also feature gifts/gift baskets. You tell us what your occasion is, what types of items you’d like in it, your price point and we will build a beautifully packaged gift that you can be proud to give. We also have gifts already made for some grab and go options. The candy making experience is now available for events and activities. We offer birthday parties whereas the children can have fun making and decorating their own chocolate treats along with a fun candy piñata and personalized birthday cake to celebrate. You’ll notice that The Candy Case hosts other types of events throughout the year such as business networking events, pottery painting for all ages, scout activities and even ladies’ night out events. We will continue to expand on our event options, so give us a call if you have an idea or suggestion to bring people together at The Candy Case. Follow us on facebook to learn about upcoming events that are open to the public. COMING SOON in mid-November, The Candy Case will be partnering with a talented and experienced baker, Vickiann Keene of Cakes by Vickiann. I am proud to partner with another successful small business owner of Oxford. Soon, you’ll be able to buy cupcakes, cake pops, fun sugar cookies, brownies, fudge and this list will continue to grow. Vickiann will also begin to take bakery orders for all occasions. Join us on Small Business Saturday on November 26th for a fun day of chocolate tasting and gift shopping while supporting your small, brick and mortar businesses in Downtown Oxford. Thank you for supporting all of our small businesses in Oxford’s business district. We can continue to be there for you to fill your needs for products and services, your requests for donations and also part time jobs when you, the community support us by patronizing our establishments. Thank you!
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hat started as Dennis Martin’s appliance repair business has grown into three regional companies: Martin Appliance, Martin Water Conditioning, and Martin Furniture. Each company has their own expert sales and service staff specializing in their own products, but all follow the Martin Companies’ commitment to customer satisfaction and superior service. For the residents of the greater Oxford area, all three companies have a retail presence in their 10,000 sq. ft. location, on Route 222, north of Quarryville, in New Providence, Lancaster County. “Our customers tell us all the time it is worth their time to drive to Martin’s when they need new appliances or furniture,” says Shawn Reimold, General Manager of the Quarryville location. “ Once they have the Martin experience, nothing else compares. They love our service. Our service technicians are company and factory trained. We offer prices that are affordable and easily compete with the big box stores.” Dennis Martin started repairing and then selling appliances from his Lebanon County garage in 1973. Within a few years the customer base had grown and he opened his first storefront in Myerstown. Today there are six Martin Appliance locations in Lancaster, Lebanon and Berks counties and Altoona, Pa. Martin Appliance carries the core line brands such as Maytag, Whirlpool, Amana, Frigidaire, Amana, GE and Many more. Luxury brands include Viking, Jenn Air, Monogram, Thermador, Dacor, Blue Star, American Range, Miele, and more. Martin Water Conditioning was formed after Dennis noticed how the water being used with the appli-
ances he was repairing affected their performance. Low pH in the water can cause corrosion on metal fittings. Manganese and iron in the water can stain sinks and toilets. Hardness in the water affects a dishwasher’s ability to clean the dishes effectively and keeps the soap from working properly. To solve these issues for his customers, he began selling water treatment solutions. Today, Martin Water Conditioning has 6 retail and 8 additional service locations covering much of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Southern New York. Martins’ sells and installs various types of water treatment systems and service all brands. Their client base is residential, commercial and light industrial. Martin Furniture began as a high-end furniture finishing business in Ephrata, Pa. and opened its first showroom in 1996, expanding to a new Ephrata storefront in 2003. In 2006 they opened a second furniture and mattress location at the Quarryville location. “We enjoy dealing with American made products,” says Reimold. Some furniture brands include: Ashley, Temple, England and Klaussner. They carry a line of ultra-comfort recliners that are made in Old Forge, Pa. Mattress brands include Serta (made in Lancaster), Simmons, and Beautyrest. Oxford’s Lighthouse Youth Center and Oxford’s schools are among the many local non-profit organizations the Quarryville Martin Companies supports. It also supports the Solanco Food Bank, Lancaster County SPCA, Solanco Little League and Solanco Mules Football. Reimold encourages all to take the trip to Quarryville for you appliance, water treatment, and furniture, and mattress needs. Waiting there for you is a friendly welltrained staff waiting to assist you, as well as free coffee and bottled water. You can visit Martin’s at 2318 Beaver Valley Pike, New Providence, PA 17560 or a location near you at Brownstown, Ephrata, Cleona, Myerstown, and Reading. Visit them on the web, www.martinsappliance.com, www. martinwater.com, www.martinfurniturepa.com, or call today at 717-786-7373.
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Oxford Public Library • Knitting Instruction – Wednesday Mornings at 9:14 am • E-Reader Help - Wednesdays at 10:30 am • Ware Book Club – Last Tuesday of the month 10:00 am • Oxford Lego Club – Meets every other Saturday at 11:00am • Story Time with Miss Erin - Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 am and Thursdays at noon • Junior Master Gardener Club-2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00pm • 4-H Textile Club – Second Monday of the Month 6:00 pm • 4-H Food, Fun, Fitness Healthy Cooking Club 3rd Monday at 6:00 pm • Reading Buddies – Select Saturdays - Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D)
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Elves Workshop-Make and Take Gifts November 26th, 11:00 am to 2 pm - This Small Business Saturday, while you are out shopping in Oxford, children are invited to stop by the Oxford Library to make and take a gift item for a loved one for the upcoming holidays. Please bring a canned good or non-perishable item in exchange for the craft. These items will be donated to Neighborhood Services. Christmas at FAO Schwartz Cast Meet and Greet with Oxford Center for Dance November 12th at 10:00 am - Please join us for a special event featuring the cast from the Oxford Center for Dance’s Christmas at FAO Schwartz. There will be a special Story Time, a toy themed craft, tasty treats, prizes and giveaways and an opportunity to take photos with the cast. Book Signing with Local Author Annette Whipple November 12th at 1:00 pm - Insects play a big role in the products people use and even eat. Join local author, Annette Whipple, as she teaches about surprisingly useful insects and their hard, colorful, sweet, and soft products in this interactive children’s program. A book signing of Annette’s book, Insects as Producers, will follow the program. The Oxford Library is located at 48 S. Second Street in Oxford. For more information, please visit the website at www. oxfordpubliclibrary.org or like our Facebook page.
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McCormick Orthodontics A legacy of care, made one smile at a time. education has given her the tools and training to deliver the best results. Along with the American Association of Orthodontists, here at McCormick Orthodontics, we recommend that children receive their first orthodontic screening by age 7. If your child isn’t ready for treatment at the time of the exam we offer a complimentary growth programw called the Getting Ready Club, which allows us to determine the best time to initiate your child’s treatment – and all X-rays and visits are FREE.
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HEN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY VISIT THE offices of McCormick Orthodontics, you’re not just stepping into high quality care that offers a treatment plan tailored directly to each patient. You are joining the thousands of other moms, dads and children who have been a part of the McCormick family for the past 41 years of practice. At McCormick Orthodontics, our legacy is not measured by years of caring service, but by our every- day commitment to building relationships. It begins with our staff of orthodontists, assistants and front office staff who take the time to listen, and to educate, because the more a family knows, the more comfortable they feel.
Even when treatment ends at McCormick Orthodontics, we want you to know that we are still here for you! We know that proper maintenance is the key to keeping a healthy smile. We reward our patients with two sets of retainers, as well as offer free lifetime retainer checks, in order to help you maintain your investment. Dr. Michaela McCormick has one key goal: to exceed the expectations of her patients in every way. That philosophy extends to everyone on our staff. We’re sure you’ll feel it, too, when you walk into our newest location in North East, Maryland. To schedule an appointment or a FREE initial exam at any of our 3 offices, call McCormick Orthodontics at 1-800-646-7803.
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McCormick Karate Academy, Inc.
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Oxford Center for Dance
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Saginaw Day Camp
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Timber Lanes
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Wyncote Golf Club
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Ball & Thistle Pub
610-932-8900
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Bellybusters Sub Shoppes
610-932-5372
Bog Turtle Brewery
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Bravo Pizza
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Dipped Delights
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Flickerwood Wine Cellars & Twisted Treats
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La Sicilia Restaurant
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Nottingham Inn
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Octoraro Hotel & Tavern
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Pat’s Select Pizza and Grill of Oxford
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Peppercorns Catering
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Saw Mill Grill
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Martin Appliance
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Moto-Man Inc.
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Neuchatel Chocolates
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Outback Trading Co.
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Alger Oil, Inc.
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Dolinger Electric Inc.
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Fiber Brite LLC
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Hanna's Bed & Biscuit, Inc.
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Howett's Screen Printing
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Martin Water Conditioning
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Lloyd Shetron Termite and Pest Control
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Mitchell Mechanical--M2 Welding
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Oxford Mini Storage
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Pro-Tec Service, Inc.
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Rainbow International of Chester County
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• 81% more likely to report participating regularly in sports or extracurricular activities. • 78% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communitiesa. • More than twice as likely to say they held a leadership position in a club or sports team. This same report found that one in three young people in our country will grow up without a mentor. Today, in our community there are students who could benefit from having a mentor. As we focus on engaging more community members in volunteering as mentors, we will share a simple message: Mentor IN REAL LIFE. Mentoring relationships are basic human connections that let a young person know that they matter and mentors frequently report back that their relationships make them feel like someone is there to help them make the right choices in life. If you know of anyone who could give an hour or two a week to serve as a mentor (maybe you?), please contact Dr. Raymond A. Fischer, Executive Director at rfischer@oxfordeducationalfoundation.org.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Oxford Arts Alliance The Oxford Arts Alliance is a community-based non-profit organization providing leadership and advocacy for the arts and culture. Chris Grove Managing Director
OxAA Upcoming Events 3rd on Third Music & Art, Shopping & Dining Every third Friday along 3rd Street in Downtown Oxford, 5-8pm saturdays 11-4pm Paint Your Own Pottery No reservation needed. All ages welcome! Artisan Gift shop 2016 Historic Oxford Ornament Octoraro Hotel. Exclusively at the Artisan Gift Shop
Wait, What? Oxford has an Arts Alliance? Yes! We are unique to small towns in that we do! We are located right on South Third Street in the heart of Downtown Oxford. What exactly do you do? We are a non profit organization that provides leadership and advocacy to the Arts. We host ten monthly art exhibits each year spotlighting a variety of mediums and themes. Local, regional and national artists have exhibited in the gallery. Downtown businesses have embraced this art night in Oxford and have created 3rd on Third. Join us on the 3rd Friday along Third Street (and Market and Locust too!). In addition, we provide art and music lessons to students of all ages (more about that later). On First Fridays, we host a community art project for children free of charge and on Saturdays, we open our classroom for Paint Your Own Pottery. Nine months of the year, we host a movie series in the gallery. We partner with local organizations to provide support and activities.
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We offer music instruction on a variety of instruments and voice six days a week. All of our instructors have obtained their State of Pennsylvania Criminal Background check, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI fingerprint clearances. Our lessons aren’t just for the under 18 crowd, students of all ages take lessons! Lessons are private half hour lessons. We ask that young students know how to read before starting lessons. And you offer Art Classes?
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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Yes, we offer art classes for both youth and adults. For our younger artists we hold “art clubs”. These weekly art classes are fun and provide a creative outlet. For our teen students interested in pursuing the arts, we hold Portfolio Preparation Classes. Adult art classes in jewelry making, watercolor, etc are available as well. Private instruction and Art Therapy are also offered. Do you offer Homeschooled Instruction for Art and Music? Yes we do! For more information visit our website OxfordArt.org. I’m an artist, how can have my art shown in the Gallery?
Our Fine Arts Committee plans out the Gallery Exhibits about a year in advance. A list of 2017 exhibits is available on our website. Some exhibits will have an open “call for art” and other are selected by the juror. We have a few exhibits that will be held each year: Student Art Show, Members’ Show, Artisan Gift Shop and National Juried Show. The best way to be kept abreast is to join our email list. What is Paint Your Own Pottery? Well it’s not exactly painting, but glazing. We have bisqueware items (mugs, plates, bowls, figurines, seasonal décor, etc). Every Saturday we are open 11 – 4 for guests to come and “paint” a piece. The cost depends on the item selected. Most are $10-$20. After a week or two, return to the Gallery to pick up your fired piece. These make great personalized gifts (especially around the holidays!). No reservations are needed and all ages are welcome. Do you offer parties? Yes, we offer parties and scout badges. These parties are perfect for Mom’s Night Out, Birthdays, Team Building, etc. We offer painting parties as well as Paint Your Own Pottery parties. More information is on our website, so be sure to check it out! (OxfordArt.org) What else do you do? We are heavily involved in the community. We offer art and
music lessons to students at the Lighthouse, we partner with Neighborhood Services on Empty Bowls (providing support to the food cupboard), we are involved in creating additional funding and awareness for the Inclusive Playground in Oxford, we offer scholarships to students pursuing art and music in post secondary schools in the Oxford and Octorara School Districts, we partner with profit and non profit organizations to elevate the cultural presence in Oxford. On First Fridays we run a free art project for children. We support public art, enhance art and music that is taught in the local schools, hold special events and provide an opportunity to create an artistic environment for artists and art lovers in our corner of Southern Chester County. What is coming up? In November our Artisan Gift Shop will open. Local artist will showcase their arts and crafts from November 18 – December 23. The Artisan Gift Shop is open 6 days a week 10 – 6 pm with extended hours on Fridays until 8 pm. This year will have a limited number of Historic Oxford Ornaments. This year, the Octoraro Hotel is featured on the ornament. They are exclusively for sale in our Gift Shop for $15. On Small Business Saturday, we will host our popular Petite Paintings. Local artist donate a 6 x 6 canvas painting to benefit our scholarship fund. The event will be held on Saturday November 26 9 – 11 a.m. at Flickerwood Wine Cellars (33 South Third Street). All paintings are $30. I love what you are doing! How can I help? We adore volunteers! Please reach out to us if you are interested in spending some time working beside us. As with all non-profits, we rely on donations and financial support to continue our good work. Support us by including us in your workplace giving campaign through United Way or we graciously accept donations to support our mission directly on our website. Additional information on the activities of the Oxford Arts Alliance can be found at OxfordArt.org
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he mural was started in midSeptember with estimated completion in the next few weeks (weather permitting). Local artist Susan Melrath created, designed and is painting the mural on the side of the building that faces the lawn of Edward Jones. The lawn is the backdrop to many downtown events, including the Village Market and the Holiday Tree. Susan’s mural is a gorgeous addition to downtown Oxford. For more information on Susan Melrath (SusanMelrath.com) or Public Art in Oxford please visit www. DowntownOxfordPA.org.
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Holiday Traditions? Holiday Shopping? Think Oxford, Pa. By Carla Lucas
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McCormick Martial Arts Studio, Oxford Karate Institute or Oxford Center for Dance expose kids to new activities and can keep them moving over winter. Oxford Arts Alliance offers many music and art classes that could enrich a friend’s life. Then for those who need a break, give a gift certificate for cut and color from Studio Blush or Alluring Images Hair Studio. Be sure to put Oxford’s merchants on your shopping list. When you support the local businesses you are supporting your neighbors and community.
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and antique items. Oxford Market Antiques plus other antique shops further out along Route 10 give lots of reasons to plan a day for browsing their inventories to find great gifts and holiday decorations. A little advanced planning and you could have one-ofa-kind handmade gifts for the grandparents and other special people from the Oxford Arts Alliance’s Paint-YourOwn Pottery workshops. Held every Saturday at 11 am, these workshops are opportunities to make personal gifts for special people on your gift-giving list. Or start a new holiday tradition by gathering a group for a private pottery painting party. Details are available at oxfordart.org. November’s 3rd on Third (Nov. 18) kicks-off the Artisan Gift Shop in Oxford at the Oxford Arts Alliance Gallery where you can buy great gifts from local artists and artisans. The shop is open Monday through Saturday until Dec. 23 from 9 am to 6 pm with extended hours on Fridays until 8 pm. For handmade, fair trade gifts and products from around the world, First Presbyterian of Oxford operates a Ten Thousand Village gift boutique. It opens on November’s First Friday (Nov. 4) from 5 to 9 pm, again for December’s Country Christmas on Dec. 2 from 5 to 9 pm and then Saturdays and Sundays from Nov.6 to Dec. 11 from 9 am to 1 pm. Among the gift items there are also great food items such as olive oils, coffees, teas, and snacks. Animal lovers have great choices at Oxford Feed and Lumber. Check out their assortment of scarves, hats, gloves and muck boots. There are horse and animal themed one of a kind home décor and gift ideas. Then, for those who love to treat their pets, think cozy coats and sweaters, luxurious beds, plus all the latest toys and treats for your furry friends. Oxford is lucky to have four unique factory outlet stores in the area. Herr’s Snack Foods Visitor Center is a great place to pick up favorite treats for parties or mailing to family and friends no longer in the area. Outback Trading Company’s clothing is bought by mail order all over the world, but the people of Oxford can come to Third Street and look around their outlet for some great buys. Neuchatel Chocolates’ factory outlet on Limestone Road sells the handmade Swiss chocolates at the factory. New to Oxford, is Limelight Planners, a company that creates personalized organizers. Located on Market Street, a stop by their store and you can see first hand all the personalization options for their products. Memberships, classes, and gift certificates make great gifts. In Oxford, give a golf-lover a certificate for a round at Wyncote. A YMCA membership or one to Snap Fitness makes a great gift for the coming new year. Classes at
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Holiday Festival - Oxford Area High School 9 am to 1 pm N December 10
Paint and Sip Night - Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Twisted Treats, 7 to 9 pm. N December 11
Christmas Cantata - United Methodist Choir’s, 10:55 am N December 15
small business saturday - Shop Downtown Oxford, 8am to 6pm
Holiday Concert - Hopewell Elementary School, 7 pm
Elves Workshop - Oxford Public Library Bring a non-perishable food item and kids can do a Make and Take Gift for the holidays.
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Christmas Boxes for Oxford - Packing and distributing over 160 Holiday boxes for families in need in the Oxford area. Coordinated at the First Presbyterian Church of Oxford. N December 18
Holiday Concert - Oxford Area High School 2 pm N December 21
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Penn’s Grove Winter Concert, 7pm
Live Nativity - First Presbyterian Church of Oxford. Will be staged during Country Christmas.
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Oxford Trio Holiday Concert United Methodist Church, 7 pm N December 3
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Christmas Eve Family Service - First Presbyterian Church, 6:30 pm N December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service First Presbyterian Church 10 pm with Bell Choir prelude starting at 9:30 pm.
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with Ethan. Ethan’s parents as well as his own parents encouraged him to get involved. “Eventually I warmed up to the idea and enjoyed it,” he says. “I joined Boy Scouts to have something to do after school to improve myself and have fun at the same time,” says MacKnight. “I started as a Tiger Cub and I planned way back then to get my Eagle and I wanted to follow through.”
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as a Webelos One scout in fourth grade. From there, the five stayed together in Scouting through their senior year in high school. “I first joined Cub Scouts because my older brother was in Boy Scouts and I wanted to join as well,” says Yannucci about his Scouting experience. “What made me stay involved all the way through to the rank of Eagle Scout was not only all the different fun events I was able to participate in, but also all the friends I made.” “I joined scouts to meet new people, learn important skills, and serve the community,” says Barr. “I decided to stick with Scouts because I knew that getting Eagle Scout was very attractive to colleges and future employers.” Chambers adds he started in Cub Scouts because his father talked about it. He had a friend in Scouting and at that young age Scouting seemed like the coolest thing. “Going out, living in the sticks, knives and fires, what boy wouldn’t want that?” he remembers. Drennan adds that he was neighbors and friends
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other things. Not only have these things helped me in the past, they will continue to help me throughout everything I do in my future.” “Scouting helped me learn good life skills including respect, leadership and responsibility,” adds MacKnight. “Through scouting and the five of us together all eight years I learned the importance of working as a group,” says Drennan. “We had to put up with each other (to accomplish things). Now it is easier for me to work with other people. Scouting was a good experience and I’m glad I did it. I am sure it helped me get into college.” “Scouting helped me by allowing me to build relationships with fellow scouts,” says Barr, “and teaching me several useful skills such as fire building, first aid, and knot tying. For my job as a lifeguard at the YMCA, I came into the training ahead of other candidates because I already had a firm understanding of first aid. Also, for Army ROTC our team is learning several knots, which I already know due to my training in Boy Scouts.” “I’d like to see more Oxford youth join Scouts so they can learn respect, work ethic and tolerance,” says MacKnight. “These skills are so important in life. Lastly, I feel all five of us made it all the way up through the ranks to Eagle Scouts because we challenged each other and worked really well together, mostly we had great leadership.” “I would highly suggest that parents get their children into scouting so that they can socialize and have fun, learn many valuable skills, and become better prepared for life,” says Yannucci. Troop 44 began in Oxford in 1949. Throughout its long service to the youth and community of Oxford, it has honored 96 Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle Scout. According to Sweed, nationally only three percent of boys who start Boy Scouts earns the Eagle Rank, but in Troop 44 26 percent of the boys earn the rank. Troop 44 expects to have its 100th Eagle Scout within a year. Sweed invites all interested youth ages 10 to 17 and their parents to learn more aboute Troop 44’s
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The members of Troop 44’s Bison patrol were exposed to many adventures and activities from canoeing and kayaking to repelling and camping. They had the opportunity to participate in Boy Scouts’ high adventures like treking the desert in New Mexico and sailing in the Carribean. The boys highlighted attending the West Point Military Academy Camporee as one of their favorite events. “We were able to do things that the typical camp out did not offer,” says Barr. “Anything from land navigation to obstacle courses to learning how to camouflage ourselves was available at that special camping trip.” “I learned so many skills during all my years in camp and doing all the events that will help me throughout my life,” says MacKnight, “and I had a lot of fun. Going through all the ranks, knowing I’m achieving something that will lead up to what I’m really striving for, made me feel great.” In order to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, candidates must complete a community service project that not only helps a segment of the community, but also demonstrates planning and leadership skills. This, as well as, a myriad of other leadership and skills requirements must be completed by a Scout’s 18th birthday. All five boys completed their projects and all requirments, some just barely before their cut-off date. “The boys truly stuck together and it was awesome to watch them succeed,” says Sweed. (See text box that describes each Scout’s community service project). “Without a doubt. Not a day goes by that I don’t recognize and appreciate the leadership, communication, and many other skills that I learned while involved with the program and I can say in full confidence that I’d be a very different person,” says Chambers. “It has helped me many, many, times in life.” “Scouting has helped me in many ways throughout my life,” add Yannucci. “It has given me many valuable life skills and taught me very important lessons. I learned how to cook, how to use first aid in order to treat medical problems, how to tie knots, how to work as a team, how to be a successful leader, the importance of time management and many
Troop 44 Eagle Scout’s Community Service Projects Ethan Chambers For my Eagle Scout project I designed and installed a complete audio system and complete theatrical lighting system for a youth theater in Rising Sun, Md., called Streetlamp Productions. It benefitted the greater Oxford community by providing the organization with the tools to give the kids involved a better and more elaborate experience of theater and improving the
program at one of their meetings. Troop 44 meets Wednesday evenings, 7 pm, at the Oxford Youth Cabin at Lincoln and Wheeler streets. Search Troop 44 Oxford on Facebook for more information or visit their website at: www.orgsites.com/pa/troop44bsa/. More information about area Cub Scout packs, and other Boy Scout troops is avaiable through the Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America. Contact them online at: www.cccbsa.org or call 610-696-2900.
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quality of the program. This program teaches many beneficial skills such as self-confidence and communication. I chose the project because I knew it was something I could do very well, and I had been involved in similar programs that had been more corporate and I didn’t like how that affected the program so I decided I’d help these kids out.
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Joseph Yannucci
Joe Barr
For my Eagle Scout project, I designed, planned and built two separate privacy pads for two sets of portable restrooms at the Oxford Area Recreation Authority Park. There was a recurring problem of people using their trucks to tip the portable restrooms over, which created problems for anyone using the park. My project created a level surface as well as a three sided enclosure for the units in order to eliminate this problem and allow the park to continue providing restrooms to the community.
For my Eagle Scout project, I painted a basement, filled in a sinkhole, and built a set of steps for the Neighborhood Services Center right on the main street of Oxford. The Neighborhood Center serves the community, so my service to them indirectly serves the community. Painting the basement and filling in the sink hole will solve their problem of having water leak into the basement. And the new set of steps will allow them to utilize an exterior door which was previously not used due to the old stairs being broken.
Austin MacKnight
Chandler Drennan
For my Eagle Scout project, I restored both campsites at the Oxford Area Recreational Park. The grass was overgrown, the picnic benches and wood seating were not reliable and the fire pits were in need of restoring. I mowed the entire area, tore down all benches and tables, and tore out the old brick fire rings. I built four new picnic tables, four new seating areas and replaced the fire pits with two new sturdy stone fire pits. The Oxford Area Recreational Park is open to the public. The newly improved campsites provides residents of Oxford a nice, safe place to camp or have a nice cookout.
For my Eagle Scout project, I repaired the service shed at Manor Presbyterian Church, in Cochranville. It involved repairing the siding, laying new floorboards, painting, and creating a flower bed around the shed. I learned a lot about planning and completing the project as I started planning in the summer of 2014 and wasn’t able to complete the project until the fall of 2015. We could only work when the weather was warm.
Chamber Challenge Question
Ediene and Vernon Ringler purchased the Oxford Hall property in 1983. At the Sawmill Location, name the five (5) previous tenants. Question courtesy of Vernon Ringler from the Oxford Area Historical Association. First caller with the correct answer will receive a $25 Downtown Gift Certificate. Answers will be accepted only during Chamber hours. Monday - Thursday. 9:30am-1:30pm Call 610-932-0740. One winner per question per year. Answer to Spring/Summer • Volume 36 issue. Question: During the 1940’s and 1950’s Oxford had two diners where a hungry person could have a hot cup of coffee and a tasty meal. Give the name of each diner and the owner. Question courtesy of Bill Bolger.
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