How special is this edition of the Oxfordian Magazine? As you flip through these pages, you are going to be introduced (or reintroduced) to not only the many small businesses (and big!) that help make our community special, but the people that make Oxford the amazing place it is to live and work. April is always an exciting time at the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce as we get to announce the annual recipients of the Citizen, Business and Organization of the Year. 2023 was a difficult, but special year
in the history of our town. The recipients reflect the enthusiasm, love, commitment, and legacies of many aspects of the community. I hope you enjoy reading about those honored at our annual awards dinner and join me in wishing all of them hearty and deserving congratulations! As we wiggle out of winter and jump into spring, there is never a better time to exit your hibernation and allow the businesses that comprise the Chamber to reintroduce themselves to you. Our organization is full of sole
proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations alike. Some are big and some are small, but there is one thing they all have in common – their desire to fulfill a need in our community through the products or services they offer and to support organizations within the community that play a pivotal role in all our lives. It’s one thing to be in business, but it is truly another to be a business that is devoted to the community through service and sponsorship.
So, the next time you are at a local
event sponsored by many of the businesses you’ll see in this edition of the Oxfordian, take a close look at the banner announcing these sponsors. They are proud of the community they serve and certainly prove it day in and day out through many avenues of dedication. Look at the logo on the player’s little league uniform. Take a gander at the high school musical playbook. See who is coaching basketball and football teams and the businesses they represent. Ask your favorite non-profit what businesses
help them achieve their goals. Our town is so full of selfless business leaders and selfless citizens that deserve consideration of your patronage.
I hope the sun shines on each of you this Spring and we all get outside to enjoy, not only our beautiful town, but the beautiful people that live here. After all, we’re all neighbors in Oxford!
Yours in service,
Dennis McCartney Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce
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It’s been said that the people are what make a community, and good people make communities even greater. In a town like Oxford, there is no shortage of good people supporting small businesses, children’s programs, and community service programs - it’s always been part of the culture. In 2023, one man stood out in his service to be recognized as the Citizen of the Year, and that man is Dr. Doug Fasick.
Dr. Doug Fasick, owner of Chiropractic Services, P.A., has been helping the Oxford community keep their health in line one adjustment at a time. It’s the work he does outside of the office that has played an even bigger role in the community. Through his service on the Oxford Chamber Of Commerce, Chester County Planning Commission, and the committee for the Annual Legislative Breakfast, Dr. Fasick has been critical in keeping Oxford connected with governmental initiatives from Harrisburg and beyond. His dedication and countless hours of committee service throughout the years has been a crucial connection for Oxford.
Dr. Fasick has been a key planner for the Oxford Chamber Education & Scholarship Golf Tournament each year, raising educational funds for exceptional students in the Oxford area. He has also been very involved with the local Boy Scouts troop, promoting healthy activities for area youth.
As a business owner, Dr. Fasick has once again found a way to support the community by sponsoring local events, including the golf tournament, the Everyday Hero 5k, the Halloween Parade, and the Covered Bridge Ride. When the community was shaken by the downtown fire in September, Dr. Fasick was there to support and help wherever was needed.
Congratulations to Dr. Doug Fasick, and thank you for making this community a better place to live, work and thrive!
By HaLeigh Abbott Contributing Writer
G&F Carpet has floored the Oxford area for the last 42 years with great service and great products. With the announcement of their merger with Martin’s Flooring, G&F Carpet is being honored for Business of the Year 2024.
Frank Robinson opened the business in 1982, aiming to provide the Oxford community with beautiful flooring installation options. Having grown up in the community and graduated from the class of 1974, Frank’s son, Gary, took over the family business and continued to put customer and community service above all else.
Customers can still expect the same dedication to service G&F has always provided through the years. “Typically, customers come to the store first and make a few selections. We set up an appointment for a free estimate,” Explained Gary in a, Oxfordian Meet the Member article from 2013. “We’re concerned about giving the
best services. Customers are getting the best of both worlds - they’re getting the buying power and the best installation teams that are available in the area.” The service center, located at 322 South Street in Oxford, will remain as a showroom and service center for Martins Flooring. In his Facebook announcement of the merger, Gary said “I’ve made this move because I know that Martins has the same commitment as G&F to offering high-quality flooring services to the homeowners, builders, and contractors of the Oxford region. For many years, I have had a great working relationship with Martins. Mike, Barb, and Weston Martin have been delivering the highest quality flooring, tile, cleaning and window treatment services to residential and commercial customers for 38 years.”
Gary is known for his support of Oxford nonprofits and youth organizations, including the Lighthouse, Oxford Golden Bears, Oxford Wrestling, Oxford Neighborhood Services, New London
Counseling, Bethany Christian School, Oaks Ministry, Solid Rock Youth Ministries, Oxford Fire Department, Oxford Police Department Christmas Toy Drive, Oxford Historical Society, Oxford Little league and Solanco sports teams (among others). He’s also known for his sense of humor, and bringing a smile to his customers and neighbor’s faces. After the Oxford fire, Gary was one of the first people to contact the Chamber to find out what was needed. He’s also been known to donate 10% of sales from Small Business Saturday to area nonprofits.
“Through the years there is one thing you knew about Gary and his business - you were getting the best service of any home improvement business out there. What makes him different - his quiet support of everything Oxford”, commends Dennis McCartney, Oxford Chamber of Commerce President.
Congratulations to G&F Flooring for being 2024’s Business of the Year, and thank you Gary for your years of support and dedication to the Oxford community!
• Borough of Oxford
• Borough of Oxford Public Works
• Jennersville YMCA
• LCH Health and Community Svcs
• Lighthouse Youth Center
• Neighborhood Services Center
• New London Counseling Center
• Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce
• Oxford Mainstreet Inc
• Oxford Police Department
• Oxford Presbyterian Church
• SILO
• St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church
• Union Fire Company No. 1
• Waterway Church
In the heart of our close-knit community, tragedy struck in the form of a raging fire that forever altered the landscape of our little town. The aftermath left behind the charred remains of businesses and homes, and more significantly, shattered lives. September 13th, will forever be a reminder of a day that displaced 29 families, consisting of 103 people. Yet from the ashes, a remarkable story of resilience and solidarity emerged.
In the wake of the disaster, our community rallied together with unwavering determination to aid those affected by the catastrophic fire. As our Union Fire Company, accompanied by 55 outside agencies, battled the inferno, the
Oxford Borough Police Department and Oxford Public Works Department worked to secure the scene. I arrived on the scene around midnight and immediately counselled with OPD Chief Iacono, and UFC Chief Boothe to receive their assessment. At the time, it was unclear if the fire could be contained to this set of buildings, and thankfully due to their expertise and coordination, they were successful in that effort. Chief Iacono and I then spoke with John Reynolds, Oxford Area Emergency Coordinator. John deserves a tremendous amount of credit for his commitment to planning and quick assessment in initiating the call for the Red Cross support. Chief Iacono and I opened the Borough Hall and corralled the residents to begin the tedious process of rebuilding their lives.
We may not have realized it at the time, but our recovery was well underway in the very
early hours September 14th. Countless local heroes began arriving with food and supplies for both the displaced and our emergency responders. The Oxford Presbyterian Church opened its doors around 3am and began preparing food, coffee and support to the exhausted residents. It was clear that we were overwhelmed in our small, yet effective borough hall, fortunately, I was able to contact our citizen of the year Bethanny Atkinson, who was able to open the church commissary.
Despite the initial chaos of the event, throughout the night a semblance of order began to take shape. By mornings light, the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce had posted and shared a donation portal. This was an important first step in streamlining the donations. Partnering with a trusted agency provided additional assurance that all donations would be centralized, secure
and distributed directly to the victims. Neighborhood Service Center, SILO, LCH Health and Community Services, OMI and the Chamber all joined in meetings with our County Emergency Management Partners as we discussed the most effective approach to recovery both short and long term. As the Red Cross shelter came to a close and our displaced were settling in at a nearby hotel, it was clear at that moment, the emergency was over. Yet, perhaps the most difficult and defining task had just begun.
The hotel provided stabilization, a sense of place, a safe space which provided dignity and privacy for each family unit. A chance to shower and get some needed rest. A meeting room would serve as a makeshift food pantry, an empty hotel room as a clothing store and a small visiting area a meeting place for meals for weeks to come. Rehousing so many families and countering
various individual needs, it was clear to me, that our recovery agencies needed a space to collect their thoughts, share in their efforts, collaborate on specific issues and align to do what they individually do best. Proudly, I invited all the agencies to join me in what became known as the Agency Alignment meetings. These meetings would ensue over the next few weeks. It was here, in these meetings, that we were able to listen to a short report from each agency, to assist where we could, to learn about successes and struggles and to offer ideas and encouragement. The agencies included in these meetings were Neighborhood Service Center, SILO, LCH, OMI, New London Counseling Center and Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce. As needs were assessed the group added Waterway Church, Jennersville YMCA, St Christopher’s Church and the Lighthouse Youth Center. These agencies
worked day and night to source clothing, food, medical needs, personal items, transportation to doctors and work. Some provided interpretive services, health and counselling and the selflessness was evident every-time you stepped into that hotel or a joined on a call. Commensurate with the ongoing local recovery efforts, our county partners were planning and organizing a document recovery drive, (MARC), which was held at The Lighthouse Youth Center. Here, our residents and displaced businesses were able to speak with local, county, state and federal agencies to assist in the process of rebuilding their lives.
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come. Not every situation is perfect and much work remains. Neighborhood Service Center and SILO continue the daily efforts to help folks find a new path forward and avert the challenges of a very difficult housing market and OMI continues their efforts to lift the throttled businesses and promote the badly damaged business district.
Central to our success was the committed team of selfless agencies and individuals who dedicated their time and resources to support our fellow citizens. Given the breadth of this event, no singular agency could have provided the needed support alone. Our local agency’s daily purpose of extending a helping hand, served as a guiding light for the displaced in the darkest hours. Through these collective efforts, hope was reignited and a sense of community emerged stronger than ever before.
It is these organizations that are being honored as Oxford Chamber’s Organizations of the Year.
Each Spring and Fall, the black and yellow E. Squires Paving yard signs start popping up all over the trip-state area like seasonal flowers as homeowners and businesses renovate their outdoor spaces. The locally owned and operated paving company has roots in
Oxford since 1955, passed down through 3 generations of Squires men, and perhaps a 4th generation to come.
E. Squires Paving was born of Gene McMasters, a bridge builder and employee during the construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Gene learned the tricks of the trade for built-to-last roads and driveways, and in 1970, his son Ed Squires stepped in to partner with him. The business continued to grow and support the paving needs of the community. After his graduation in 2004, Eddie Squires Jr. jumped into the business with his dad and together, they have perfected the art of paving. Along
with her husband, Jolan Squires helps run the business on the back end, keeping the books and clients happy. The next generation is already being brought into the training, as Eddie’s son, Edward, learns the skills of his father and grandfather. The Squires family is known for more than just paving; as a strong presence in the Oxford community, they sponsor and support just about everything happening in town. From little league team sponsor, to nonprofit sponsorships, charity golf tournaments and school fundraisers, the Squires know the importance of making an impact in their home community. They’re all about supporting their employees and making work fun as well - catch them working on Fridays and you’ll see their Hawaiian Shirt Friday flair. “We want to provide the best service and best support for our community, in every way possible. We grew up here and this community is our home, and we want to be part in making it such a great place to live,” explained Eddie. Their reviews and client list speak for their exceptional work. With a happy client list like Herr’s, Jeff D’Ambrosio, Green Roots Landscaping, Robinson’s Furniture and Cedar Knoll Builders, it’s easy to see why the E. Squires reputation is so impressive. Offering commercial and residential paving needs, E. Squires Paving has the confidence and expertise to design and execute the parking lot, driveway, and roads to last. With top of its class asphalt technology and equipment, the product speaks for itself in longevity and crisp results. “We constantly strive to be up to date on new equipment or techniques in the paving industry,” explained Jolan. “We work closely with other contractors in Oxford and builders, and value our relationship with them. We’re always willing to take advice from other contractors and learn from their experience and knowledge.” In addition to paving, E. Squires also offers milling, grading and stone driveways.
Contact E. Squires Paving for a free estimate on their website, squirespaving.com, or find them on Facebook. They can also be reached via phone at 610-932-8810.
Huf Landscaping, founded and operated by Mark Huf, has established itself as a dependable and quality local landscaping
Photography by Jim Coarse and Mark Hufbusiness for over the last 43 years. Mark, who is not only a dedicated landscaper and plant aficionado, is also my father and a bonsai enthusiast. He has watched the bonsai community grow (pun intended) over the last few years. Besides plants in general, bonsai has
easily become the most common topic of conversion that he is a part of. Should you visit Huf Landscaping’s nursery looking to buy a tree, Mark might just treat you to an exclusive tour of the bonsai on display.
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When you think about bonsai, you might envision Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid as he practiced and taught through his gardening. A keen eye will notice the tiny perfectly styled trees showing up more these days in the backgrounds of movies and tv commercials or perhaps even the fake small replica of its giant brother in the home goods aisle. And for Mark, they really seem to multiply in the backyard!
Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees in pots, typically showing off a single tree or a group of trees of the same species, with a high level of aesthetic refinement. The aim is to create a miniature replica of a full-grown, aged tree in nature. Some say the purpose of bonsai is the contemplation for the viewer, while others say it’s the process and ingenuity for the grower.
When prompted to discuss this topic, Mark was happy to share his knowledge and expertise in the art of miniature trees. His personal journey began like most people in
this area, seeing his first bonsai at Longwood Gardens. “I was probably only in high school and thought they were amazing. In my mid 20s, I started collecting tree seedlings and planting them in pots, hoping they would turn into beautiful Bonsai. At that time my resource was just one book. I was really on my own with this hobby, and got joy in simply taking care of them,” he said. Mark’s oldest bonsai is a Zelkova that was given to him in 1982. He still has six trees that he collected in the early 1980’s - this is an impressive feat to the majority of us who frequently love house plants…to death. “They aren’t my better trees, but they have sentimental value,” Mark expressed. “Being self-employed I am always busy with plenty of things that I should be doing instead. Around 2016, I decided to take more time for myself which included spending more time on my hobby of bonsai. It was then that I joined a bonsai club and found that it is a huge and popular hobby now, much more than my one book resource back then.”
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As Oxfordians, we are lucky to have the world-renowned Longwood Gardens just down the road. Their current construction project is going to make room to display a larger bonsai exhibit as they will be continually receiving additional bonsai over the next few years. These trees will be coming from The Kennett Collection, which is the finest and largest private collective of bonsai outside of Asia. If you are up for a short drive down I95, The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the National Arboretum in Washington DC is worth the trip. It is one of only two museums dedicated to bonsai in the United States. This exhibit is exquisite, displaying a Japanese white pine bonsai that has been in training since 1625 and survived the atomic blast in Hiroshima! Mark shared that the most common misconception or question he gets asked is around the trees species themselves. “Many people assume that bonsai trees are a different type of tree altogether…
trees that are created to stay small, when in fact they are the same. The tiny little pine trees in the pots are the same exact tree as the giant white pine you may have growing in your backyard to hide your neighbors. One is allowed to grow as nature intended, very large, where the other we control its shape and size by trimming, pruning, wiring, and repotting. We keep it small. This is what makes bonsai an art, a skill!” he says. “The art of Bonsai is to prune and style the tree, so it looks old. It really only matters how old it looks, not how old it actually is.“ The rate at which trees grow and all the time it takes to do the trimming, pruning, wiring, and repotting makes me think perhaps the recent global pandemic initiated the desire for this slow, detailed hobby. Or maybe it’s similar to the uptick in home gardening during this time; the desire to reconnect with nature so people are getting their hands dirty and practicing their green thumb. Mark explains, “The process of creating a good-looking Bonsai can go on for a good while. It’s a living plant who wants to grow large, so you need to train it to be a Bonsai. It won’t be a Bonsai on its own. My favorite part of training is probably pruning the trees to keep them on the right path.”
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“I would say my favorite type of tree to work on would be a deciduous tree, the kind that lose their leaves. It would be probably a Chinese elm or Japanese maple if I had to pick. The beauty of Trees is they have special characteristics in different seasons. It could be their blooms, there fall color or perhaps some berries.”
If you wanted to be become a Bonsai enthusiast, Mark suggests joining a local club like he did. You can also buy some pre-bonsai plants that give you a few years head start and a proposed style for the tree. Like all things there are loads of YouTube videos and plenty of Bonsai books available. Mark intends to keep his day job and keep Bonsai his hobby, however, he does grow and sell several species of trees for bonsai and have established pre-bonsai available.
To learn more about Huf Landscaping or contact Mark, visit www.HufLandscaping.com.
The Oxford Grain & Hay Company (now renamed Oxford Feed & Lumber Company) used the train to export grain, hay and other farm products to the cities as well as provide lumber, coal, fuel, and farm supplies to the community.
The main building, located along the train tracks, was built in 1880. It is a 2½-story granary. It has a gable roof & 2 centered grain elevators—storage compartments to hold grain until it is shipped to the gristmill for grinding. The building has a foundation of rough field stone & a decorative brick exterior that masks an interior crowded with shafts, pulleys, gears & other mechanisms used to move grain to the holding bins. Although it is not used as a granary today, this is a good example of the post-Civil War commercialization & mechanization of agriculture.
Oxford Grain & Hay is the oldest continuously operating business in the Oxford area and as the second oldest Purina dealer in the United States. Oxford Feed and Lumber is located at 112 Railroad Avenue in Oxford.
The Oxford Arts Alliance is delighted to announce the return of its cherished Summer Camps for 2024, promising a vibrant blend of art and music for the youth in our community. At the heart of this year’s offerings is the Clay Camp, hosted at the Octoraro Art Association building. Open to children ages seven and above, the camp welcomes both beginner and advanced students for a week-long immersion into the art of ceramics. From molding their own creations to glazing and taking
home their masterpieces, it’s a hands-on experience designed to spark creative expression.
But the adventure doesn’t end with clay! The Alliance has crafted a diverse roster of camps including “Creative Creatures,” “Music Discovery,” “Color Chameleons,” and “Mixing It Up.” Each camp is tailored to encourage the exploration of different art forms and mediums, ensuring a fun-filled, educational experience for every child. Set in the unique ambiance of our gallery, these camps offer an
unparalleled opportunity for kids to delve into art and music, surrounded by inspiring works.
Year after year, our camps have exceeded expectations, not just in the volume of projects the kids bring to life but in the joy and creativity they unleash in the process. The Oxford Arts Alliance Summer Camps are more than seasonal activities— they are a foundation for artistic discovery and expression, fostering the growth of young artists and musicians.
This Summer, let’s make a masterpiece together!
For the residents who call Westminster Place Apartments at Ware Presbyterian Village home, the magic and power and strength of their life there is found in those who share the same address – a generous alchemy of talents, backgrounds and experiences that give Westminster Place its vibrancy.
It’s found in the spirit of resident-led committees, who work in partnership with Ware to connect Westminster Place residents to a community hub of programs and amenities like its aquatic and fitness center, a rich social calendar of activities from forest walks and chair yoga and film series to valuable workshops on health.
It’s found in the continuum of service that provides connection to some of the finest hospitals and health care centers in the region.
It’s found in the personal journey of each resident, who carefully begins to write the next chapter of their life and invites friends and neighbors along to enjoy the ride.
“It’s the residents who make it a special place, and the team members at every level at Ware and Westminster Place are here to support them in every way we can,” said Resident Service Coordinator Charlene Fragale. “Our community is like a family, and the relationships that are formed here foster a family dynamic, in the sense that everyone is looking after one another. We have so many diverse residents who bring such an incredible dynamic into our community.
Opened in 2018, Westminster Place Apartments at Ware Presbyterian Village became the first hybrid model within the organization, and the first in Pennsylvania. Its 61 spacious oneand two-bedroom apartments accommodate seniors throughout the entirety of the economic spectrum, from flexible life plan models to affordable senior apartment options for seniors 55 and over who qualify as moderate- to low-income.
“The flexibility of these arrangements allows for a wide spectrum of people from a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds to be able to have some of the same amenities and healthcare possibilities, as well as that same sense of community,” said Sales Counselor Robyn Botkin. “From a sales perspective, I feel the residents are the most unique selling feature of Westminster Place.
They are amazing and I learn from them every day.”
Long-time Downingtown resident Rona Obert and her friend moved to Ware in 2011, and after her friend’s passing last August, she moved across the street to Westminster Place.
“I enjoy the unique and convenient community feeling at Westminster Place,” she said. “Here, I just have to walk down the hall. It’s the diversity of the personalities that brings a richness to living here. It’s given me a new chapter in life. I was busy in my retirement before moving here, but I have become involved in a different way since I have been at Westminster Place.
“It has given me the gift of remaining interested and engaged.”
Westminster Place Apartments at Ware Presbyterian Village is offering a 10 percent discount on resident investment fees on select Life Plan Westminster Place apartments. For more information about the offer, or to learn more about Westminster Place, contact Jennifer Sciore at (610) 998-2669, email jsciore@psl.org, or visit www.psl.org/ware.
I’m not even sure what a Chamber is? Chester County has 8 Chambers of Commerce. We are all friendly with each other yet different. The benefit of this somewhat unique relationship is that we can represent Chester County and the voice of business in an advocacy role. This past year, we have been instrumental in childcare issues and workforce development. The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce has approximately 300
members. Some are independent contractors and others large businesses. We are a relational chamber. We want to know you, share in your successes and be a sounding board and offer guidance and connection when you are going through a rough patch. We are a connector!
Does my business have to be located in Oxford?
Not at all. Although we are located in Oxford, we have members located throughout southern Chester County, southern Lancaster County, Delaware and Maryland.
What is the benefit of joining the OACC?
There are so many! Some of our members join for the networking
opportunities, others join to align their business with some of most beloved local events (Movies in the Park, Oxford Halloween Parade to name just two!). Other members join to be part of something bigger than their business –camaraderie. And yet others join for the advertising benefits in the Oxfordian and the reach of the Chamber on social media. Whatever your reason, check us out. We offer monthly networking lunches on the first Thursday of each month. Come meet the Chamber board and the businesses and non profits that make up our membership.
To learn more about the OACC – visit OxfordPA.org or reach out to Executive Director, Christine Grove at CGrove@ OxfordPAChamber.org. We’d love to meet you!
Sharpshooters Grappling Club opened its doors over the winter training wrestling, jiu jitsu and defensive grappling. Though the name “Sharpshooters” has led passerbys to assume it’s a firearms store, owners Donnie Ortega and Nick Willey are offering a different type of self defense to the Oxford area.
Training partners Donnie Ortega and Nick Willey met over a decade ago at Team Defiant, an MMA and Wrestling Club, formerly located at the ware-
house complex on South 3rd Street. After training at various local Jiu-Jitsu gyms, Donnie and Nick decided they wanted more from, and for the sport. “We couldn’t train the way we wanted to at the level we were at, so what do you do next? We built our own,” said Donnie. The gi-free environment offers a new challenge for experienced Jiu-Jitsu athletes, since gripping on the robe-style fight attire is much easier than just rash guards and shorts. Nick explained, “We wanted to be the opposite of a Graciestyle (a founding family of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) school where we were in control of how we taught. We take all that
away (gripping a gi). A lot of what we do is reactionary.” Donnie added “For a guy that competes in a gi versus a guy who competes without…my money is on the no-gi guy.”
But what does “Grappling Club” mean? To owners Donnie and Nick, “grappling” encompasses all contact fighting types, including wrestling, which is a huge benefit to the Oxford area schools wrestling programs. “We work with the Oxford Wrestling Alliance - we’re their #1 sponsor and the gym is open to the Oxford Wrestling team,” said Donnie. As former wrestlers themselves, Donnie and
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Nick know the importance of year-round training to maintain skills. “For a long time, there was no where to go during the off season, so having a place in the middle of everything was important to us,” explained Nick. Supporting the community even further, Sharpshooters has started a scholarship program called the Heart Fund Foundation to provide membership scholarships for at-risk youth. “We don’t want to turn anyone away based on money, and it’s important for kids to have a place to workout and burn off energy,” explained Donnie. They’re even working with the Oxford Police Department to offer self defense training sessions.
The fully customized space features an elevated stage with 2 inch thick foam grappling mats, which is the only one of its kind in the area. The gym space also has cardio equipment and a sauna to help athletes needing to make weight class requirements. Donnie said, “We tried to stay local for everything. Our mats are from Tiffin Athletic Mats in Maryland, our signs were done by Yo Sign Guy in Avondale.” There are also 3 bathrooms with showers available for athletes to clean up before heading about their
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925 Saginaw Rd, Oxford, PA 19363
Phone: (610) 932-6980
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Vixen Hall Kennels is located off of Saginaw Road in Oxford. On 22 acres, these country kennels are set away from busy roads and industry. Owners, Robert and Alexandra Satchell, live right on the premises and believe that the safety and comfort of your pet is first priority.
Complimentary Day of Daycare!
If you are new to Vixen Hall, take advantage of a complimentary day of daycare for your furry family member! This is a great opportunity for us to get to know them and introduce them to all the fun they will be having when you actually do need to board. Allow our staff to entertain your pup with play sessions, long hikes through the fields and woods, complimentary treats, and plenty of love and attention throughout the day!
As always, feel free to pop in anytime our office is open for a tour of our facility. Call to schedule your overnight boarding stay, doggie daycare, or grooming appointment today! Spotsarelimitedandfillupquickly!
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day (check out their themed shower curtains in each room featuring kittens, bears and dinosaurs in epic battles). And there is room to expand as well with an entire basement level running the size of the building. The guys plan to add extra training space downstairs to host competitions. In his life outside of the gym, Nick is a horse trailer mechanic and father to two, Nolan and Amelia. Both of his kids have been active in the sport - Nolan is still training, and Amelia still has a mean rear-naked choke despite taking some time off recently. “Wrestling was my first introduction to any sort of control in my life,” explained Nick. “Somewhere along the way I started teaching, and I found my true love of coaching. Empowering people in a way that could save their lives one day is a different level of responsibility.” Nick is experienced in over 20 years of combat sports, including professional
MMA fighting, a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, and he also holds awards as a Maryland State Wrestling Champ, Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds Vet, and Fight 2 Win Champion.
Donnie, an elevator mechanic by day, and his wife April have three boys, Xavier, Nick and Jonathan, who all like training as well. April has been fighting a battle of her own against cancer since 2018, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer right before the couple’s first wedding anniversary. After testing, April was diagnosed with a mutated BRCA 2 gene, increasing her risk for cancer for the rest of her life. “The cancer can come back, and differently,” said Donnie. Unfortunately, the cancer did return after her initial diagnosis and April is currently in treatment. For Donnie, the mat is an outlet and therapy, while competing gives him a goal to focus on and work towards. April is always there ring-side supporting Donnie
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at his matches. Donnie has over 15 years of teaching and competition experience in wrestling and submission grappling, and holds a Brown Belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Sharpshooters offers classes for all skill levels and ages throughout the day including youth, adult and competition classes. Open mat classes are also available for people with previous experience who are interested in dropping in. They also offer a free trial class to try it out. Stop by their new location at 46 South 3rd Street, visit them online at sharpshootersgrappling.com, or find them on Facebook and Instagram.
This summer marks the 5th annual Oxford Library Fishing Tournament. It all began in 2020, when public gatherings were limited and we were looking for an inventive way to host a fundraiser and community event. For our very first tournament, we encouraged anglers to choose a location and send us photos of their catches next to a measuring tape. Over the years, it has developed into two great events and opportunities to fish locally: one where anglers cast into the ponds at the Glenroy Preserve in Nottingham and another where casting is done from boats on the Octoraro Reservoir.
Philip Sapp, Oxford Area Foundation Executive Director added, “Glenroy Preserve is honored to host the Oxford Library finishing tournament for the third year. One of our main priorities is preserving and restoring critical natural areas and waterways for the public
benefit. This tournament highlights our mission and provides a local natural area for Oxford Library to utilize for their annual fundraising efforts.”
Jim Neary, owner of Jim Neary’s Bait and Tackle, has a great explanation for the connection between fishing and libraries: “Fishing gives people a chance to pause daily life, enjoy an activity, and gain a new perspective on the world around you. Reading offers this same type of
experience and there is no better place to find books than your local library.”
The Oxford Fishing Tournaments are being held on June 29th at the Glenroy Preserve from 7:00 to 11:00 am and on July 28th at the Octoraro Reservoir from 6:00 am to Noon. Mark your calendars and get ready for a reel good time! Please visit www.oxfordpubliclibrary.org/oxfordlibrary-fishing-tournament/ for more information.
As the weather warms, the Oxford Area Recreation Authority (OARA) gets ready for a year of fun and recreation planning!
The Oxford Regional Park, located at 900 W. Locust Street, includes baseball and multipurpose fields, a pavilion, walking trails and a dog park. Last year, the “Down on the Farm” natural playground was open at the 260 Oaks Road location. Both parks are open dawn to dusk, and facilities such as the fields, pavilion, and entire park can be reserved by sports teams or for private use. Full details on reservations and a fee schedule can be found on the OARA website at https://oarapark.wixsite. com/oxfordrecreation.
In December, 2023, the OARA was
awarded a grant in the amount of $30,000 to develop a master plan for the other two parcels owned by the authority. The OARA Board will be gathering recreation suggestions and ideas for these undeveloped parcels. One concept is to build an all-inclusive work out area and additional ball fields.
On April 28, the OARA welcomes the Oxford Chamber of Commerce to the Regional Park for their Touch A Truck event! The free event will run from 12-3 p.m. at 900 W. Locust Street. Food trucks will be onsite as well as some really cook vehicles.
The OARA is working on “Kids to Park” day, a national day out to enjoy recreation in your local community. Be sure to keep an eye on our website and
Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ recauthority) for details.
We are also preparing for our Halloween Haunted Park event in October. We are always looking for sponsors for this event, which has become exceedingly popular in the last few years. Funds raised from this event go toward future recreation planning. More details and dates will be available soon.
The Oxford Area Recreation Authority board is composed of representatives appointed by East Nottingham, Elk, Lower Oxford and West Nottingham townships and Oxford Borough.
For the latest information visit the website at https://oarapark.wixsite. com/oxfordrecreation, or search us on Facebook, @RecAuthority.
By HaLeigh Abbott Contributing Writer
One of the most popular hobbies picked up during COVID shutdowns was baking - this was the story for Brandi Kimball, a homemaker and mother of two who has always loved baking and arts and crafts. But unlike other budding bakers, it’s what Brandi did with that talent that has made her stand out. Kimball Creations Co. was officially licensed in 2023, offering custom sugar cookies beautifully decorated with royal icing.
Originally Michigan natives, Brandi and her husband, Ryan, moved to Nottingham 7 years ago when his job as a nurse practitioner brought them to the area.
After a full basement renovation to meet the standards for a business license, Brandi began selling her custom cookies for birthdays, holidays and celebrations. “I saw a lot of people doing this on Instagram and wanted to try it. Then you realize how much work it is and how expensive it is so I thought I better make some money off of it!” said Brandi.
Her basement kitchen set-up was built for her specifically baking needs with hand picked ovens, dehydrators, countertops and cabinetry. It also had to meet the needs for business requirements in Pennsylvania, requiring a separate space from pets. She also uses this space to photograph and promote her cookies. Sugar cookies with royal icing are the
main sellers for Kimball Creation Co., and are known for tasting as good as they look. Brandi’s sugar cookies have a softer bite than many recipes, and come in different flavors varieties like lemon. Classic cookies are also available for order, such as chocolate chip and snickerdoodle.
Brandi also offers events with Dove Valley Vineyard in Rising Sun, Maryland, where participants can decorate their own cookies for holidays or special occasions. These events sell out quickly, so be sure to keep an eye out for them!
Check out Kimball Creations Co. for events and custom cookie orders at www. mycustombakes.com/kimballcreationco, on Facebook and Instagram, or email Brandi at kimballcreationco@gmail.com.
The Moore family has a military service record that spans from the Vietnam era to the Korean conflict era, and now the next generation of Moores’ are working to honor that legacy through a nonprofit dedicated to supporting different causes affecting the daily lives of veterans. Moore for the Troops was
an idea conceived 15 years ago and born this year by Billy Moore and sister Katie Arter, children of Marine Corp Veteran, Bill Moore. “My sister and I growing up had a fantastic support system - my parents supported everything we did 1000% whether it was sports or hobbies. At the time I never thought of it, but as I got older I started to realize that with my dad and grandfather serving, the sacrifice that it takes to serve
in the military,” explained Billy Moore. “I often get the question ‘Did you serve?’ It doesn’t bother me because my parents never pushed me to serve, but Moore for the Troops gives me the opportunity to serve in a different way. It gives me the sense of satisfaction to hep people that need it, support veterans that need to be supported, and be as impactful as possible.”
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Moore for the Troop’s set its mission to bring community together through annual events and fundraisers to support the men and women who served in the military. One-hundred percent of donations made to the 501c3 nonprofit go towards a veteranrelated cause - a feat not many big-name charities can contend with. Katie Arter explains “I think it’s important to say what sets us apart since there are so many veteran organizations, and this is it for us. Every dollar donated goes towards a cause.”
The first cause Moore for the Troops has set its fundraising to is service-related hearing loss. Bill Moore suffers with tinnitus, a constant ringing sensation in his ears that requires the use of hearing aids. “When I got out of the Marine Corps in 1975, I was told by the Veterans Administration (VA) that I didn’t qualify for support because my wife and I made too much money. Things finally changed during and after the Obama administration when the government started to acknowledge the Veteran Crisis,”
explained Bill. Bill is a patient of Audiology Department and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, so the first fundraising event will donate 100% of proceeds to this department. “I’ve been fortunate enough o get care and hearing aids from the VA, in hopes that other veterans can get the help they need,” said Bill. “In talking about the event, it’s giving people the opportunity to connect,” explained Katie. “We learned that the neighbor across the street who also served in the military struggles with tinnitus too, and we never knew that about him before.”
The event called the Listen Up! 5k will be held on April 14th at the Octorara High School Track in Atglen, PA. Participants can run or walk the 5k, or complete a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Vendors will be on-site, as well as a photographer and a DJ to bring the event to life. Bill and his wife, Joanne, both worked for the Octorara School District after retiring, so the site is special for them. Bill was a monitor for children during in-school
suspension, while Joanne was a secretary for the high school. “I had two principals - the school’s and my mom” laughed Billy. Octorara School District waived the rental fees for the event in support of the cause.
The Moore family has dove head-first into their mission, with Bill even showing his devotion with a Moore for the Troops tattooed proudly on his arm. Bill and Joanne beam with pride for their kids dedication to the mission. “I had this idea and I took it to Katie, and if you know her, you know that if she likes something she puts gasoline on it and gets it started. Her involvement in the community and her motivation, we owe her a lot of credit. My parents have worked hard to get us sponsorships, we made it a family thing,” said Billy.
To sign up for the 5k, or hear more about the upcoming events with Moore for the Troops, visit their website at https:// mooreforthetroops.com/. They can also be found on social media under Moore for the Troops.
By Jim Coarse Contributing Writer
Kimberley Vassal Insurance Services, Ltd. & Coe Insurance Services first opened its doors in 1973. The two combined offices offer a wide range of insurance services that cover not only Chester County, but the entire state of Pennsylvania and even Delaware, Maryland,
During their 50 years of business, the Coe Insurance office has become an integrated part in the Oxford community. For those that love attending first Fridays, their doors are always open with fun for the entire family. They even have a direct line to the North Pole that schedules Santa Claus to come visit the annual Oxford Country Christmas where they host a Santa’s Workshop. They take pride in their small family feel that can offer a wider range of coverage than meets-theeye. This includes writing policies with 10+ Insurance carriers to offer the best pricing on the most suitable coverage for anyone’s business or individual needs.
The husband and wife team of Linda & Mike Staffieri have worked out of the Oxford office for 10 years and are honored to work for owner John Vassalotti and anyone that walks through their doors. They live to earn the trust of your family and the community. In December of 2023, the Oxford office expanded with a Grand Re-opening at a brand new location at 123 East Locust Street. They look forward to serving the community, supporting & volunteering at local non-profits and being part of the many events happening right here in Oxford. The new office promises to have easier access to parking while still being part of the exciting downtown area.
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Today, when Oxfordians need groceries they likely head to one of the big box stores located at one end of Third Street or the other—Redner’s or Walmart on the north end or BB’s Grocery Outlet on the south end. In the latter part of the 19th century and early 20th century, however, grocery shopping in Oxford would have been a much different task. The potential promised by the advances in electricity was just being realized at the end of the 19th century. Electricity in Oxford was born in the basement of Bowman’s Bazar on Market Street where J.W. Bowman installed an electric light plant for his own use. In 1888, after neighbors asked him to supply them with electricity as well, he built a small building behind the Bazar and set up the business, J. W. Bowman’s Bazar Electric Light Company. Despite the town having an electric company, many homes in Oxford still had no or limited electricity at the end of the 1800s. Even well after the turn of the century homes in Oxford still had iceboxes which did not
allow for much cold storage. Consequently, getting groceries in Oxford in the late 1800s/early 1900s would have been an almost daily event. Several times a week, housewives in Oxford would have headed to the heart of Oxford’s downtown to satisfy their grocery shopping needs in one of the many specialty markets located along Third and Market Streets. They would have gone to J. S. Wingate’s or Eugene A Reynolds’ for groceries and Boyd’s Bakery or P.F. Cannon, baker and confectioner, for their baked goods.
Alexander’s Meat Market, “Where Quality is First,” would have been one of their options to purchase their meat, produce, and “fancy canned good” items.
Alexander’s Meat Market sold meat from butchered steers, lambs, calves, and hogs which were all “home-fed and home dressed” on local farms. On Friday and Saturday of each week, fresh fish was sold and in season they had Susquehanna shad and shad roe. In the Spring the market had lamb and at Christmas fresh turkeys. In addition to meat, Alexander’s sold fresh produce, both locally raised and thanks to refrigerated train cars seasonal produce
from up and down the East Coast and as far away at California. Although not a grocery store, Alexander’s stocked more specialized canned goods than might be found in the typical grocery store, items like Beechnut Breakfast Bacon in glass, Franco Calf Tongue in tomato sauce, or Truffled Quail, Grouse, or Wild Duck. Housewives could come into the market to purchase items or Alexander’s would deliver anywhere in the borough or to all trains until 9 p.m.
In addition to butchered meat, Alexander’s also cured their own hams and bacon and made their own scrapple and sausage. The ham and bacon were cured in a slow process and smoked over a green hickory wood fire, just long enough until they got their characteristic nut-brown color. Their scrapple was made with select cuts of young corn-fed pork, which was thoroughly cooked and mixed with “Indian
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meal” and buckwheat. This mixture was seasoned with sage, thyme, and marjoram. All of Alexander’s pork products were delivered by express delivery to all parts of the United States and Canada. Included in advertisements for their honey cured hams were testimonials from customers located in Kingston, Canada, Waterloo, NY, and Denver, CO. Also shipped across the country, Alexander’s scrapple was enjoyed by United States Senators,
Superior Court judges, and prominent national businessmen. A five-pound box of scrapple, shipped express, cost the customer one dollar, prepaid.
Opened in 1826, Alexander’s Meat Market sold meat, produce, and other provisions in Oxford for 135 years. Originally located on Market St., the market was owned and operated by three generations of the Alexander family. By the early 1900s, the business had moved from Market Street around the corner to 21 S. Third Street, where it remained until it closed its doors for good in 1961. The last Alexander to operate the meat market was Clyde P. Alexander, who along with his wife, Katherine, ran the business for over 55 years.
Clyde Alexander was born in Oxford in 1885, the youngest of three children of James P. and Martha E. (Foy) Alexander.
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He attended school in Oxford, graduating in 1902 and in 1909 he married Katherine B. Bicking, a teacher in one of the Oxford area’s one room schoolhouses. After their marriage, Clyde and Katherine lived in an apartment over the meat market, operating the business together. In addition to running the market, Mr. Alexander was very active in the community, serving on the Borough Council, as well as being a Mason, a member of the Rotary club, and a member of the Oxford Fire Company. Mr. Alexander’s commitment to the community of Oxford did not just include the giving of his time. Having had no children, Mr. Alexander had no heirs, so he bequeathed a sizeable donation, equally allocated, to six health agencies and the nine churches existing in Oxford at the time of his death in 1966. At the same time, Mr. Alexander gave the Oxford Library
Company approximately $250,000 for the construction and maintenance of a new library as a memorial to his wife Katherine who died in 1954. The building was to be known as the Katherine B. Alexander Memorial Library. Alexander’s gift stipulated three conditions: the outside of the building be of traditional design, the building be centrally located in the Borough, and the construction commence within three years after his death on October 12, 1966. Any balance left after the library’s construction was to be used to provide a general building fund solely for the maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the building. In 2014 the Oxford Public Library underwent an expansion, but visitors to the library can see the original brick section of the library, which still bears the signage denoting it as the Katherine B. Alexander Memorial Library.
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Established on August 3, 1784, it is the oldest public library in Chester County and the third oldest in Pennsylvania.
After Alexander’s closed in 1961, the Bour family purchased the building in which Alexander’s Meat Market was located so they could move their store, Jay Dee’s, into a larger location. Prior to the move, an auction was held to sell off the contents of what was inside Alexander’s Meat Market. Vernon Ringler purchased the large mirrors that once hung on the walls of the meat market. He stored these mirrors for a time and then hung them in the News Shop (most recently Toot Sweets). After the News Shop closed and the Ringlers sold the building, the mirrors stayed in the building. In 2015 when the new addition to the Oxford Public Library was completed, the mirrors, having been purchased by OAHA, were installed in the library’s new foyer, a fitting location for mirrors which once hung inside Alexander’s Meat Market.
Next time you visit the Oxford Library make sure to stop and appreciate their craftsmanship and wonder about what tantalizing meats would have hung from their hooks.
Sadly, not only does Alexander’s Meat Market no longer exist in Oxford, but the building that housed Alexander’s Meat Market, as well as Jay Dee’s Department Store, Outback Trading Company, and DuBarry of Ireland Factory Outlet is now gone. At 11:31 pm on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, a devastating fire broke out on South Third Street. The fire quickly escalated to a five-alarm fire which displaced 103 people from their homes and affected several businesses and non-profit organizations including, Oxford MainStreet, Inc., The Maroon Hornet Collectibles, The Shoebox Theater, and Dubarry of Ireland. The fire was placed under control at 4:28 am Thursday morning, with no loss of life. Later that afternoon, at a meeting including
fire company leadership and Borough and County officials, the decision was made to raze several damaged structures for safety reasons, including the Dubarry building, once the home of Alexander’s Meat Market.
In a tragedy like the fire of September 2023, the loss to our community is immense and easily seen. All one must do is drive or walk along South Third Street and see the large gap in the buildings and gaping hole in the ground to understand. But communities lose little bits here and there as businesses close and organizations disband. Luckily for Oxford, the Oxford Area Historical Association is here to gather, preserve, and now display photographs, objects, advertisements, news articles, and other memories from Oxford’s past, distant and more recent. OAHA is currently collecting photographs of the September 2023 fire and will document the process of deciding what to rebuild in the area damaged by the fire,
and the rebuilding.
If you have ever walked or driven down South Third Street and wondered what used to be here in this old building or what existed on this plot of land before the Boston Market or Pizza Hut was here, OAHA’s new exhibit at the History Center has the answers to your questions. The new exhibit, entitled The Many Faces of Third Street, was unveiled at an Open House on Sunday, March 3rd and will run through the end of summer. You can come visit OAHA’s History Center at 119 S. 5th Street on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am-12pm and starting in March the History Center will be open the first Sunday of each month from 12pm-3pm. For more information, please visit the website at OxfordHistorical.org or send an email at information@oxfordhistorical.org. The Oxford Area Historical Association— Honoring the past, Celebrating the Present, Shaping the future.
By Jim Coarse Contributing Writer
With a ribbon-cutting on Small Business Saturday, LaTiDa Boutique & Workshop made a splash into the Oxford community just a few short months ago. Owner Susan Zunino, says “a lot of it is about family.” With years of experience running some of the behind-the-scenes operations with her husband’s landscaping business, Susan had experience with getting businesses moving. She also noted naming the business after one of her grandmother “GG’s” favorite lines “Ohh La Ti Da, isn’t that fancy!” Knowing how her grandmother taught her a lot about crafts and boutique items, the name just fit!
If you aren’t following Susan and LaTiDa on social media, then you are missing out on her electric personality and fun workshops and projects. Many workshops are completely open for walk-ins and she can certainly put together private group workshops as well.
Susan loves having a hand in many of the intricate details of the items she sells. From the hand-made jewelry to the designs and patches that she sows into clothing, it’s all about going the extra mile and giving everything its own unique touch.
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By Tracey Norcini Contributing Writer
On a chilly day in December 1939, the Queen of Oxford; the infamous Frances “Mommom” Weigel, brought home a sweet baby boy from Elkton Hospital. Francois Noel “Skip” Wegiel, otherwise known as, my dad. Mommom was known all over town. Her Husband, Amos Weigel, owned the grain mill just behind the Oxford Diner in the center of town. Mommom was the town nurse. She knew everyone, and I mean everyone! The stories are endless.
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She rescued everything from people to animals. During World War II she wrote to over 50 soldiers a week. She was a true American. So many lives were saved by this amazing family. One story in particular that Dad always told stands out to me. Mommom and little Skip went to an auction. Someone told Mommom that there were multiple goats for sale and they would be sold to slaughter. Not on Mom moms watch! She proceeded to buy them all and turn them loose to roam through town.
An ornery young man that Skipper was. He loved cars, sports, and his family. He was tasked with the bookkeeping duties at the Mill after school. He loved his nieces and nephews fiercely. While in school he played basketball and ran track for Oxford High School. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1957. Immediately after high school he began work at Acme Markets.
One particular story told by his niece, Phyllis Tester, is as follows: Skipper had a souped-up car while he was working nights at the Acme. He would come home in the morning and park in the driveway blocking Mommom’s car. My mom was not deterred. She would simply get in Skip’s car and take the nieces, Phyllis and Barbara, to school in that loud race car. Aunt Dottie, another infamous Oxfordian who lived over on Broad Street could hear the rumble of the car clear across Town.
Skip was an avid Scuba diver and a member of the first rescue diving team in Chester County. The team dove on rescue and recovery missions.
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They dove in every corner of the County, from the Mystery Hole in Nottingham Park to Pottstown. His partner, Jack Lynch, became his best buddy. At three years old I appropriately named him “Mouthy Jack”. No explanation needed. When the besties got too old for diving, they became blackbelts in karate together. They broke each other’s ribs, etc. You know, normal best friend things.
In 1957, at the age of 23, Skip joined the Army. In true Skip fashion, he worked his way up the ladder to eventually being placed in a topsecret clearance category. Upon his entrance into the top-secret facility, he was abruptly arrested by the MP’s and taken to prison. Unbeknownst to Skip, Mommom had adopted him; sort of. Needless to say, Skip had some questions for Mommom, and
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so did the Army. Naturally, when Skip joined the Army he listed his name, or what he thought was name. As it turned out, Francois Weigel didn’t really exist. The Army, having done their research, found out that there was in fact no Francois Weigel, so they assumed that he was a spy. Once things were sorted out, Skip was driven from the Army base in Massachusetts to Oxford to be formally adopted by Frances and Amos Weigel.
While serving in the Army, Skip also earned a degree at college in Massachusetts. After serving four years in the Army, Skip returned to Oxford once again. He was rehired by Acme Markets and worked his way up to manager. He became a specialist and was tasked with traveling to different stores to find solutions to any issues the stores may have had, as well as opening new stores. He met so many amazing people and lifelong
friends through his career with Acme and his career spanned over 40 years. As always with Skip, the stories were plentiful. Like the time Acme employees took a trip to Italy. Not all the details were revealed but a toga party was involved and Skip had hiccups for three days. I’ll leave that to the readers’ imaginations. In 1967, Skip met the love of his life, Linda Newton, my mom. Linda is native to Oxford. Her parents, Norman and Opal Newton, were mushroom farmers. Skip and Linda’s story goes a little something like this. A gaggle of teenagers were parked at “The Lake” and a game of chuga-lug ensued. The last one standing was none other than Linda “Fig” Newton. It was at that moment that Skip found his forever partner in crime. They were married on October 7, 1967, and spent 43 years together. The perfect couple. The perfect life together. They had two children, Tracey and Greg. Skip also had
three children from his first marriage, Rich (deceased), Debbie and Mike.
During their marriage they were an ever-active couple. Friends galore. Weekly gatherings. Constant antics. Dad acquired quite a few nicknames over the years: Skipper, Scuba Skip, “3” Man (he thought that was a winner), Kite boy, Great Blue Heron, Mittens. There were also a few phrases that evoke memories, “No black socks in the pits” and “Horseshoe Hall of fame”. One specific story I recall being told over and over was, one New Years Eve, Skip and Linda had a party at their home on Hodgson Street. After imbibing what some may call “a bit too much”, Skip thought it would be a great idea to dress up as Baby New Year and walk through town in a diaper. Thank goodness Mommom Weigel was besties with the Chief of Police at the time. Chief Burt scooped old Skipper up from the manger on the Green in front of the
Church and brought him home. I think he may have been in the doghouse for quite a while after that one. Skip was an extremely hard worker; however, he knew how to work hard and play hard, so the good times never stopped. Where there was a good time to be had, Skip was there. The shenanigans of the Oxford Women’s Club were frequent. The picnics, club events, parties, dinners, dances. I recall broken ribs during a football game at a club picnic. There was always an injury followed by an exceptional story. Those stories always involved best of friends that are too many to name.
Skip was a master of disguise. He invented his very own clothing line that he coined, “The Skip Boy Line.” It doesn’t matter that he was the only one who ever wore it. Wigs, sweatshirts with holes, pants too short, all completely outdated but embraced by the one and only Skip Boy.
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As a matter of fact, he had an entire room of his “Outfits”. They became particularly famous during the Covid lockdown. He would dress up each day and have Mom take a picture of him along with a saying that would be promptly posted on Facebook. A “Character” is not even close to what he was.
Skip genuinely valued family and friends. Multiple times a year there were family vacations. We went everywhere with an entourage of friends and family. Camper trips, beach vacations, island hoping, Key West, Outer Banks, Bahamas, New Orleans, Disney World, to name a few. Yet again, as you know, there is a story that stands out. A group of friends from Oxford embarked on a vacation to the Bahamas. The trip home turned out to be quite interesting I’m told. The group of Oxfordian’s boarded a plane home from the Bahamas and while in flight the pilot came over the intercom to let the travelers know that Philadelphia was fogged in and the plane could not land. They were diverted somewhere and directed not to disembark the plane. In true Oxford form, one traveler who will remain nameless (Bud Given) was sighted doing calisthenics on the tarmac. The rambunctious Oxford crew was told that they had drank the plane dry. There were no more open cases of alcohol. Of course, another traveler who shall remain nameless, (Lane Jackson), made short work of that directive by opening his pen knife and slicing open the closed cases. Problem solved!
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The travelers finally made it into Philadelphia on a wing and a prayer. None other than famous reporter at the time, Jerry Penacoli, was waiting as they departed the plane. Jerry Penacoli made a general observation and related to the public, “Some travelers made the best of the delays”. Cue Skip wearing a Bahamian woven hat with an elephant trunk between his eyes. Poor Jerry. In his later years Skip retired from Acme to enjoy some downtime. That was short lived. He took a part time job at Tanglewood Golf Course, and then he moved on to annoy Baird Robinson at Robinson’s Furniture Outlet.
Skip cherished his grandchildren. Max was the absolute light of his life. They got into so much mischief. I believe Max’s favorite story is how Poppop taught him to drive the lawn mower. They thought it was a great idea to race. Max ran the mower directly into Pop-Pop’s car. No problem! Max could do no wrong.
Skip was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2016. The cancer even took his voice but it did not take his spirit. He continued on with writing his jokes on his whiteboard that went everywhere
with him. He danced with the nurses and doctors during his multiple hospital stays that he endured. He laughed and cried with his caregivers and family. He was still the life of the party until the day
he went to Heaven -October 8, 2023. And that my friend is the day the party started in Heaven. Here’s to the best dad, friend and native Oxfordian. You will always be missed but never forgotten.
Come meet Catt Wolfe, our General Manager and the mind behind the
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Oxford Mainstreet Inc (OMI) brings downtown Oxford to life with a vibrant mix of music, classic cars, traditional dancers, food trucks, street vendors, flowers, and so much more. In 2024, OMI is proud to celebrate our 25th year of bringing people together in our charming and historic borough. We invite you and your friends and family to join us!
Mark your calendars for our exciting lineup of First Friday events in 2024:
• May 3: Cinco de Mayo featuring the talents of Tenochtli Dance Troupe (Danza Tenochtli)
• June 7: June in Bloom, a celebration of the arrival of summer
• July 5: Sounds of Summer: featuring regional musical talents
• August 26: Hometown Harvest &
Tractor Parade, featuring our beloved farming community
• September 6: 10th Anniversary Car Show, our largest event of the year!
• October 4: Oxford Proud, a day to show our community spirit and love of our town
• November 1: Heroes, a heartfelt tribute to our local heroes
• December 6: Country Christmas, a festive event sure to ignite your holiday spirit
Our dedicated volunteer committees are hard at work planning the two most popular First Friday events: Hometown Harvest & Tractor Parade as well as the 10th Anniversary Car Show. Our teams are crafting programs for these events that will truly bring the festivities to life. For example, the “Then and Now” display
at our Car Show will take visitors on a journey through the evolution of cars, while the Hay Bale Throwing “friendly” competition at Hometown Harvest will determine the strongest, most stylish, and best thrower. Come show us what you got! To stay informed about these and other family-friendly events, be sure to follow us on social media and visit our website. We encourage you to share your photos of First Fridays and use the hashtag #oxfordmainstreet to tag us. Let’s capture and share the magic of these unforgettable moments together!
The real estate boom has led to a saturated market for realtors, so standing out against intense competition is a challenge for many in the industry. Husband and wife duo, The Sanders Team with Keller Williams Realty, has found their niche, getting a “leg up on
the competition”.
Jeff Sanders has always had a passion to help others. A Marine Veteran, Jeff served in Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was injured in combat and had his leg amputated as a result. After this military career-ending injury, Jeff tried various careers including corporate jobs, law enforcement, and nonprofit services. It wasn’t until Jeff found real estate in
2018 that he found the best outlet for his extroverted personality. Corrie Sanders, Jeff’s wife, joined the team in 2022 after an increasingly demanding corporate career requiring excessive travel began impacting their family life. “When we became The Sanders Team, we talked a lot about how we would set ourselves apart? We decided that to earn trust, which is the most difficult and sometimes a lengthy process, we needed to point to all the people WE know, like and trust,” explains Corrie.
One way The Sanders Team began standing out and earning trust was with their Taco Bout It Tuesday video interviews, available for viewing on Facebook. Each Tuesday, Jeff and Corrie interview an Oxford area business or nonprofit over tacos. “The whole point of “Taco Bout it Tuesday” is to grow community support in Oxford for all our amazing local businesses and non-profits, help them share what they do for the community and encourage others to get involved. We never want it to be about us, but to be a facilitator and to point to all the amazing people in our community,” says Corrie.
The Sanders Team partners with 7th Level Mortgage officer, Nick Sandoval, to offer a one-stop-shop for all home buying needs. The process is tailored to the home buyer or seller, with quick and effective communication to smoothly navigate the complicated process. “Owning a home is a huge piece of the “American Dream” and we would love to make it easier for people to accomplish,” says Corrie. The Sanders and Sandoval team can also be found at First Fridays in town offering free face painting, at various networking events, and as sponsors for local events.
If you are ready to discuss buying or selling a home, reach out to The Sanders Team and see how they can help bring your realty dreams to life. Visit them on Facebook at The Sanders Team, or email them at info@thesandersteamrealty.com.
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Accounting / Financial
Chesco Business Advisors 610-255-7270
ChescoBusiness.com
Cyron and Company 484-770-8796
CyronCPA.com
Fenstermacher and Company, LLP 610-444-1215
FandCo.com
Innovative Financial Results 484-680-0745
InnovativeFinancialResults. com
Paisley Accounting and Computer Solutions 610-444-2559
PaisleySolutions.com
Susan J. Martorano LLC 484-354-4581
See ad pg. 24
TBRE Consulting Company 484-365-5570
TBREConsulting.com
See ad pg. 88
Woolard, Krajnik, Masciangelo, LLP 610-932-4225
WKCO.com
Advertising / Newspaper/ Printing Ad Pro, Inc./ Chester County Press 610-869-5553
ChesterCounty.com
Groff’s Printing Company 717-786-1511
GroffsPrinting.com
Kennett Copy and More 484-732-8066
KennettCopy.com
See ad pg. 65
Welcome Neighbor 610-742-9341
WelcomeNeighbor.com
Yo Sign Guy 610-329-4451
See ad pg. 75
Agriculture
Aristos’ Harvest 302-584-8386
AristosHarvest.com
Hostetter Grain, Inc.
610-932-4484
HostetterGrain.com
See ad pg. 42
Mt. Olivet Farms 484-614-5203
Appliance Repair/ Sales
Martin Appliance
717-786-7373
MartinsAppliance.com
Architecture / Engineering/ Land Planning
Government Specialists, Inc. 610-932-5563
Ragan Engineering Associates, Inc. 610-255-3400
Art Gallery / Art & Music Instruction
Lillie Spotts
LillieSpotts.com
Oxford Arts Alliance
610-467-0301
OxfordArt.org
Automotive
Car Repair Services, LLC 610-869-5611
Car-repair-services-llc.business. site/
See ad pg. 82
Collision Zone, Inc. 610-932-8330
CollisionZoneInc.com
See ad pg. 24
Country Chrysler Dodge - Jeep 610-932-0500
CountryDodge.com
DeFranks Automotive 610-932-1113
deFranksAutomotive.com
See ad pg. 26
Dumas Sapp & Son 610-932-8564
SappQualityCars.com
See ad pg. 36
Jeff D’Ambrosio Chevrolet 610-932-9090
JeffsChevy.com
Jeff D’Ambrosio of Oxford Mitsubishi 610-932-0500
Mitsubishiofoxford.com
McComsey Automotive LLC (610) 467-1330
facebook.com/McComseyAutomotive
See ad pg. 37
Oxford Automotive 610-467-0076
OxfordAutoandTire.com (CHECK)
See ad pg. 67
Valleybrook RV Body and Paint 610-908-7124
Valleybrook-RV.com
Banking/ Financial Institutions/Mortgages
7th Level Mortgage –Nicolas Sandoval 561-302-5982
7th Lvl.com
See ad pg. 83
Citadel Credit Union 610-466-6608
CitadelBanking.com
Delaware Valley Mortgage 610-932-5446
DelValMort.com
See ad pg. 36
Fulton Bank, N.A. 610-932-2100
FultonBank.com
Houston Baker/ Fulton Bank Mortgage 610-306-7929
FultonBank.com
Presence Bank
610-932-7756
PresenceBank.com
See ad pg. 25
Truist
610-998-1540
Truist.com
Univest
717-588-2233
717-806-8984
Univest.net
WSFS Bank
610-998-0414
WSFSBank.com
Caterer
T&M Catering
443-553-3124
TMCaters.com
Chiropractic
Chiropractic Services
610-932-9061
ChiropracticServicespa.com
See ad pg. 16
Fitchett Chiropractic
610-869-3222
FitchettChiropractic.com
Hometown Health
610-467-1141
HometownHealthOxford.com
Churches
Community of Love Lutheran Church
610-998-0282
CoLLutheranChurch.org
Oxford Church of the Nazarene
610-932-2584
OxfordNazarene.com
Oxford Presbyterian Church 610-932-9640
OxfordPresbyterian.org
Oxford United Methodist Church
610-932-9698
Oxford1851.org
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church
610-932-8134
StChrisOxford.org
Cleaning Services/ Restoration
A Helping Hand 484-756-1674
Cleaning4me.com
Bob’s Window and Cleaning Service 610-932-4418
Crystal Clean Canz
724-366-2998
CrystalCleanCanz.com
Oxford Cleaners
610-620-5499
OxfordCleanersUSA.com
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SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford 484-576-7015
SERVProKennettSquareOxford. com
Wash360
610-842-2104
Wash360.net
Computers / Consulting digiTEK Computer Services
610-467-1200
DigitekComputerServices.com
Lemmtec
931-224-8502
Lemmtec.com
Pierangeli Consulting Services Inc.
610-420-3563
SolviTechIT Solutions 610-314-0771
SolviTechITsolutions.com
See ad pg. 78
Consulting
Hero’s Quest Consulting 443-908-6364
HerosQuestConsulting.com Construction / Contractors/ Home Repair
Butler’s Home and Lawn
610-223-1198
Cedar Knoll Builders 610-932-5719
CedarKnollBuilders.com
See ad pg. 5
Cope Construction & Renovation 484-748-7700
CopeBuilt.com
DiPilla Brothers, Inc. 610-932-2630
DiPillaBros.com
JFR Contracting 610-255-1471
JFRContracting.com
See ad pg. 28
Harbor Stone Construction Co 610-467-0872
HarborStoneCC.com
Heritage Post Frame 717-475-5357
HeritagePostFrame.com
Nowland Associates
302-731-1333
NowlandAssociates.com
See ad pg. 85
Counseling
Gracefield Counseling
267-772-0148
GracefieldCounseling.com
See ad pg. 29
LCH Health & Community Services
610-444-7550
lchcommunityhealth.org
See ad pg. 40
New London
Counseling Center
484-746-3112
NewLondonCounselingCenter. com
See ad pg. 42
Dental / Orthodontics
McCormick Orthodontics
610-932-2917
McCormickOrthodontics.com
Oxford Dental Associates
610-932-3388
OxfordSmiles.com
Oxford Family Dentistry
610-932-9580
OxfordSmileMakers.com
See ad pg. 95
Distillery
Spring House Spirits
610-593-7348
SpringHouseSpirits.com
Education
Barnsley Academy
610-932-5900
BarnsleyAcademy.com
See ad pg. 78
Bethany Christian School
610-998-0877
BethanyChristian.org
Cecil College
410- 287-1000
Cecil.edu
See ad pg. 52
Lincoln University
484-365-7391
Lincoln.edu
Oxford Area School District
610-932-6600
Oxford.k12.pa.us
Oxford Educational Foundation 610-932-7200
OxfordEducationalFoundation. org
See ad pg. 79
Oxford Public Library
610-932-9618
OxfordPublicLibrary.org
See ad pg. 82
Technical College
High School
610-345-1800
TCHSPennocks.org
Electric
Baer Electric LLC 610-932-6302
Baer-Electric.com
Cameron’s Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
610-932-2416
CameronsHardware.com
See ads pgs. 34 & 35
Tommy’s Electric
717-823-3757
TommysElectricLLc.com
See ad pg. 72
Viking Power Products
610-255-3332
VikingPowerProducts.com
Emergency Services
Southern Chester County EMS, Inc. 610-910-3180
SCCEMS.org
Union Fire Company #1 610-932-2411
UnionFire.com
Engineering/Structural/ Geotechnical Ascend CG, LLC 610-470-0247
Event Rentals
Collective Event Group
610-268-2825
CollectiveEventGroup.com
Financial Advisors
Edward Jones Investments
610-998-9046
EdwardJones.com
See ad pg. 26
Edward Jones – Joe Oliver 484-702-9311
EdwardJones.com
See ad pg. 26
Innovative Financial Results, LLC 484-680-0745
InnovativeFinancialResults. com
PRIMERICA – Charlie Delp 610-388-2573
Primerica.com
Florist
Philips Florist 610-932-8187
PhilipsFloristInc.com
Sonny Bea’s Florist 610-932-8339
SonnyBeas.com
Funeral Home
Edward Collins Funeral Home, Inc. 610-932-9584
ElCollinsFuneralHome.com
See ad pg. 72
Furniture/Reclaimed Architectural
The Barnyard Boys 717-548-5000
BarnyardBoys.com See ad pg. 45
Martin Furniture and Mattresses 717-786-7373
MartinFurniturePa.com
Golf Course
Tanglewood Manor Golf Club 717-786-2500
TWGolf.com
Wyncote Golf Club 610-932-8900
Wyncote.com
Government
Borough of Oxford 610-932-2500
OxfordBoro.org
East Nottingham Township 610-932-8494
EastNottingham.org
Senator Carolyn Comitta 610-692-2112
PASenatorComitta.com
Hair Salon/ Nail Salon/ Spa Services
3rd Street Parlor
(610) 932-2085
facebook.com/3rdStreetparlor/ Alluring Images Hair Studio 610-932-9308
AlluringImagesHairStudio.com
See ad pg. 58
Color Cut and Curls Inc. 610-932-7834
ColorCutCurls.com
Hairtage Hair Studio LLC 610-869-2100
facebook.com/Timsdreamcometrue
Judy Hastings Salon 610-932-9566
HastingsSalon.weebly.com
See ad pg. 16
The Nail Station and Spa 610-467-1300
OxfordNailStation.com
Studio Blush 610-467-0772
StudioBlush.net
Health
CrossFit Thunder Hill 610-998-9348
CrossFitThunderHill.com
Gracefield Counseling 267-772-0148
GracefieldCounseling.com
See ad pg. 29
Inviting Wellness Center InvitingWellnessCenter.com
LCH Health & Community Services 610-444-7550
lchcommunityhealth.org
See ad pg. 40
New London Counseling Center 484-746-3112
NewLondonCounselingCenter. com
See ad pg. 42
Rock Steady Boxing Cornerstone 302-307-2477
Cornerstone.rsbaffiliate.com
Seymore Achieve More LLC 483-614-8743
Write-Well Handwriting Clinics & Occupational Therapy Services
610-932-9511
Write-WellHandwritingClinics. com
Auto Tags Plus
610-932-4000 (Oxford) 610-345-5932 (West Grove) QuickAutoTagsPlus.com
Chuck Weed –State Farm Insurance
610-932-2400
Here4YourFinancialFuture.com
See ad pg. 44
KVIS & Coe Insurance Services
610-932-9350
KVISCoe.com
See ad pg. 60
Longen Group LLC
610-724-9717
LongenGrp.com
The Surance Group, Inc. 610-932-3360
SuranceGroup.net
Yerkes Insurance
610-869-4065
YerkesInsurance.com
Lawn/ Landscape/ Mulch/ Plants
A-1 Mulch
610- 932-7420
A1Mulch.com
See ad pg. 13
Broadleaf Outdoor 717-327-7420
Butler’s Home and Lawn 610-223-1198
facebook.com/butlershomeandlawn
Carter and Son Lawncare, Inc.
610-932-5703
See ad pg. 21
Cedarcrest Fertilizing 610-932-5818
CedarcrestFertilizing.com
Howell’s Lawn & Landscape 610-842-1683
HowellsLawnandLandscape. com
See ad pg. 73
Huf Landscaping 610-932-3426
HufLandscaping.com
See ad pg. 29
Scenery Lawns, LLC 610-350-1764
SceneryLawns.com
Shelton Pallet Company 610-932-3182
SheltonsPallet.com
See ad on back cover
Valley View Perennial Growers Inc 484-883-0303
ValleyViewPG.com
See ad pg. 53
Lawyer
D’Amico Law, P.C. 610-444-4555
DamicoLawPC.com
See ad pg. 61
Don Kohler 610-430-7500
Kohlerlaw.net
Eichman Law, PLLC 484-734-0378
EichmanLawGroup.com
Ira D. Binder, Attorney-at-Law 484-643-3325
See ad pg. 58
Lamb McErlane PC 610-701-4425
LambMcErlane.com
See ad pg. 55
Miller Law Group 610-840-8400
MillerLawpa.com
Mailing/Packaging/ Shipping Services
Alger Pack & Ship 610-932-4104
AlgerEnergy.com
Manufacturer
Baltic Leisure Co., a division of Penn Sauna 610-932-5700
BalticLeisure.com
Flower Baking Company of Oxford 610-932-2300
FlowerFoods.com
Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories
610-869-4089
JacksonImmuno.com
Herr’s Food
610-932-6400
Herrs.com
See ad pg. 2
Mitchell Mechanical
610-932-5002
M2Welding.com
See ad pg. 57
Outback Trading Company
610-932-5141
OutbackTrading.com
Oxford Cabinetry, LLC
610-806-3460
OxfordCabinetry.com
See ad pg. 59
Scalewatcher North America 610-932-6888
Scalewatcher.com
Shelton Pallet Company
610-932-3182
SheltonsPallet.com
See ad on back cover
The Scotts Company
610-932-4200
Medical
Core Family Practice
610-612-9283
CoreFamilyPractice.com
LCH Health and Community Services
610-444-7550
lchcommunityhealth.org
See ad pg. 40
Leap of Faith Birthing 703-887-2183
LeapofFaithBirthing.com
See ad pg. 63
Moving Services/ Storage/ Hauling
A&M Friendly Movers 484-339-4207
AMFriendlyMovers.com
See ad pg. 83
DEStorage.com New Garden 484-406-4100
DEStorage.com/NewGarden
JDog Junk & Hauling Services 484-467-1424
JDogJunkRemoval.com
See ad pg. 80
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Oxford Mini Storage 610- 932-9111
OxfordMiniStorage.com
See ad pg. 65
Patriot Self Storage 610-632-5678
PatriotSelfStoragepa.com
Non-Profit
ACE Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance of Oxford 610-932-0337
Black Rock Retreat 717-529-3232
BlackRockRetreat.com
Canine Partners for Life 610- 869-4902 k94life.org
Chester County Community Foundation 610-608-3605
ChescoCF.org
Divine Sent Food Cupboard DivineSent.org
Eli Seth Matthews
Leukemia Foundation 610-945-4423
BraveEli.com
Family Promise of Southern Chester County 610-444-0400
FamilyPromiseSCC.org
Fraternal Order of Eagles 2666 610-932-9943
facebook/F.O.E2666
Good Neighbors Home Repair 302-593-6606
GoodNeighborsHomeRepair.org
Good Samaratian Services 484-739-7056
GoodSamServices.org
Kacie’s Cause Oxford 610-998-9585
KaciesCause.com
Kennett Amateur
Theatrical Society 302-540-9029
CallKATS.org
Lighthouse Youth Center 610-467-6000
OxfordLighthouse.org
Moore for the Troops 610-620-5519
MooreForTheTroops.com
New London Counseling Center
484-746-3122
NewLondonCounselingCenter.com
See ad pg. 42
Oxford Area Civic Association 610-932-2619
OxfordAreaCivicAssociation.com
Oxford Area Foundation
610-932-4627
OxfordAreaFoundation.org
See ad pg. 25
Oxford Area
Historical Association
OxfordHistorical.org
Oxford Area
Neighborhood Services 610-932-8557
OxfordNSC.org
Oxford Area Lions Club
facebook.com/LionsOxfordPA
Oxford Area
Recreation Authority
Oarapark.wixsite.comddd A-614-1937
ealth.org/.com
Oxford Area Senior Center 610-932-5244
OxfordSeniors.org
Oxford Library Company 610-932-9625
OxfordPublicLibrary.org
See ad pg. 82
Oxford Little League 484-343-5206
OxfordLL.com
Oxford Mainstreet Inc. 610-998-9494
OxfordMainstreet.com
Parent OCD Inc. 484-365-5570
Pass The Torch for Veterans PA
PassTheTorchForVeterans.com
See ad pg. 87
Rotary Club of Oxford 610-256-5794
OxfordRotary.org
SILO
610-932-7500
OxfordSilo.com
Street Lamp Community Theatre 410-658-5088
StreetLampProductions.org
The Oaks Ministry 484-368-7268
OxfordOaksMinistry.com
The Weekly Fight 484-947-1084
TheWeeklyFight.org
See ad pg. 88 United Way of Southern Chester County 610-444-4357
UnitedWaySCC.org
Warriors on the Water 717-314-2800
WarriorsOntheWaterltdcom. wordpress.com
Woerth It Hollow 484-362-7116
WorthItHollow.net
Optometrist
Miller Eye Care 610-869-4200
MillerEyecareOnline.com
Other
Broadleaf Outdoors LLC 717-327-7420
Dixie Land Energy 888-517-3680
DixieLandEnergy.com
Keen Compressed Gas Co. 610-998-0200
KeenGas.com
Paving
Bishop Sealcoating, llc 484-667-5494
BishopSealcoating.com
See ad pg. 47
E. Squires Paving 610-932-8810
SquiresPaving.com
See ad pg. 41
R.T. Price Excavation & Paving 484-614-4980
RTPricePaving.com
See ad pg. 66
Photography
Mirror Me Productions 484-883-7773
MirrorMePro.com
Moonloop Photography LLC 484-748-0812
MoonloopPhoto.com
See ad pg. 25
ZigZag Aerial LLC 267-719-3828
ZigZagAerial.us
See ad pg. 52
Physical Therapy
ATI Physical Therapy
610-932-6338
ATIPt.com
Neff Physical Therapy 484-756-8603
NeffPT.com
See ad pg. 76
Plumbing / Heating / Cooling/ Fuel
Alger Oil and Propane Inc. 610-932-4104
AlgerEnergy.com
Cameron’s Plumbing, Heating & Cooling 610-932-2416
CameronsPHC.com
See ads pgs. 34 & 35
Chelsea Heating & Air 610-268-2200
ChelseaAir.com
D&D Golder 610-932-6305
DDGolder.com
Dixie Land Energy 888-517-3680
DixieLandEnergy.com
Leon C. Landis, Inc. 717-786-2188
LeonLandis.com
Mattioni Plumbing, Heating & Cooling 610-269-0884
CallMattioni.com
Oxford Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 610-932-9503
OPHinc.com
See ad pg. 51
S. Justice Plumbing 484-226-7696
Scalewatcher N.A. 610-932-6888
Scalewatcher.com
Taylor Oil and Propane 610-444-3810
TaylorOilandPropane.com
Voshell Heating and Cooling 302-528-4184
Facebook/ VoshellHeatingandCooling
Preserve
Glenroy Preserve 610-932-4267
OxfordAreaFoundation.org
See ad pg. 25
Real Estate
Beiler-Campbell Realtors 610-932-1000
Beiler-Campbell.com
See ads pgs. 18 & 19
Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach– Chris Anderson 484-753-2692
ChristineAnderson.FoxRoach. com
Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach/ Patrick Curran 610-656-7382
JPatrickCurran.com
Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach/Deedree Erlichman 610-563-8370
DeedreeErlichman@FoxRoach. com
Colleen Boroughs Realtor 610-869-8711
RealEstatewithColleen.com
See ad pg. 23
Corey Snyder Real Estate 484-888-2599
CoreySnyderSellingPA.com
EXP Realty, LLC –Jackie Griffin 610-212-0123
JackieGriffin.exprealty.com
See ad pg. 31
Keller Williams/ The Sanders Team 570-412-4405
jeffsanders1@kw.com
Joel Brown, Beiler - Campbell 610-932-2982
Beiler-Campbell.com
LGB Properties 610-925-3411
LGBProperties.com
Oxhaven Apartments 610-932-3700
OxHaven.com
Team Caldwell Real Estate 610-209-3233
TeamCaldwellHomes.com
The Sanders Team c/o Corrie Sanders 610-864-4014
See ad pg. 83
Recreational
CrossFit Thunder Hill 302-584-4096
CrossfitThunderHill.com
Herr’s Snack Factory
610-932-6400
Herrs.com
See ad pg. 2
Jennersville YMCA 610-869-9622
YMCAgbw.org
See ad pg. 39
Jim Neary’s Live Bait and Tackle 717-529-2488
Jimsbait.net
Oxford Area Recreation Authority 610-314-3783
oarapark.wixsite.com/oxfordrecreation
Oxford Center for Dance
610-932-3267
OC4dance.com
See ad pg. 74
Oxford Diamond Divas
610-299-7037
OxfordDiamondDivas.com
OxfordGoldenBears
OxfordGoldenBears.org
Oxford Karate Institute
610-998-0044
OxfordKarateInstitute.com
See ad pg. 30
Oxford Keystone Bruisers Baseball
610-443-917-8481
OxfordBabeRuth.org
Oxford Little League OxfordLL.org
SharpShooters
Grappling Club, LLC
SharpShootersGrappling.com
Southern Chester County Sports 484-758-0855
SouthernChesterCountySports. com
Timber Falls Mini Golf 484-702-1377
TimberFallsMiniGolf.com/
Timber Wolfe Lanes 610-932-8850
TimberWolfeLanes.com
See ad pg. 81
Restaurant / Specialty Food and Beverages
22 BBQ Food Truck and Catering 484-883-0990
22-BBQ.com
See ad pg. 37
Bear Bubble Tea
610-998-1011
Bellybusters
610-932-5372
facebook.com/BellybustersSubs
See ad pg. 53
Creekside Coffee Roasting Company
610-952-8645
CreeksideCoffeeRoasting.com Corner Café
610-869-5557
Facebook.com/Cornercafejennersville
Flickerwood Wine Cellars & Twisted Treats
610-932-9498
Flickerwood.com
Kimball Creation Co mycustombakes.com/KimballCreationCo
Kona Ice Elkton/Newark 410-920-9056
ILoveKonaIce.com
Kreider’s Market, Inc 717-529-6944
KreidersMarket.com
See ad pg. 67
La Sicilia Pizza Pasta Grille 610-998-9889
LaSiciliaPA.com
LC Farms
LCFarmsPA.com
Neuchatel Swiss Chocolates 610-932-2706
NeuchatelChocolates.com
Nottingham Inn
Kitchen and Creamery
610-932-2778
NottinghamInn.com
See ad pg. 2
PA Boys BBQ
610-467-1112 paboysbbq.com
Pat’s Select Pizza and Grill 610-998-9191
PatsSelect.com
Octoraro Hotel & Tavern 610-467-1939
facebook.com/TheOctoraroTavern
Oxford Beverage 610-842-3439
facebook.com/OxfordBeverage
See ad pg. 27
Restaurant at Wyncote 610- 624-6802
Wyncote.com
Rise N Grind
443-309-8814
RiseNGrindCafe.com
Rita’s Water Ice of Oxford 610-932-2523
RitasFranchises.com/Oxford Saw Mill Grill
610-467-1909
facebook.com/SawMill-Grill See ad pg. 7
Teens Place
610-467-0049
TheTeensPlace.com
Tiers of Joy Gluten Free Bakery 484-667-1369
TiersofJoyGF.com
The Jawnery
610-620-4206
TheJawnery.com
See ad pg. 23
Toot Sweets
610-467-1900
TootSweetson3rd.com
The Ugly Mutt
610-998-9000
facebook.com/The-Ugly-Mutt
Vox Vineti Wines 203-912-2810
VoxVineti.com
Wholly Grounds Coffeehouse 443-466-6859
facebook.com/WhollyGroundsCoffeehouse
Retail
Aristos’ Harvest 302-584-8386
AristosHarvest.com
Baltic Leisure 610-932-5700
BalticLeisure.com
BB’s Grocery Outlet 717-786-3210
BBsGrocery.com
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Brandywine Ace Pet and Farm 610- 345-1145
AceHardware.com/store-details/15574
Cameron’s Hardware & Supply, Inc.
610-932-2416
CameronsHardware.com
See ads pgs. 34 & 35
Candle Studio 1422 814-892-3007
CandleStudio1422.com
Dubarry of Ireland
866-658-3569
Dubarry.com
G & F Carpet a Division of Martins Flooring
610-932-8724
MartinsFlooring.com
See ad pg. 50
Honeysuckle Trail Country Crafts
610-932-7734
HoneysuckleTrail.com
Howetts Screen Printing and Embroidery
610-932-3697
Howetts.com
It’s SO Lola’s 610- 467-0774
facebook.com/ItsSOLolas
Jennersville Pets and Friends 610-345-1145
facebook.com/JVPet
Keen Compressed Gas Company
610-998-0200
KeenGas.com
Kennett Copy and More 484-732-8066
KennettCopy.com
See ad pg. 65
Kreider’s Market 717-529-6944
KreidersMarket.com
See ad pg. 67
Landhope Farms
610-467-0378
Landhope.com
See ad center spread pgs. 48 & 49
LaTiDa Boutique and Workshops
610-470-5474
La-Ti-da-Boutique-and-Workshop.square.site
Lola’s
610-467-0774
Lolason3rd.com
See ad pg. 4
Makers Cottage 410-808-5507
facebook.com/PickledPicklesPA
Martin Appliance
717-786-7373
MartinsAppliance.com
Martin Furniture 717-786-7373
MartinFurniturePA.com
Outback Adventure Co. 610-405-4733
OutbackAdventureCo.com
Oxford Cabinetry, LLC 610-806-3460
OxfordCabinetry.com
See ad pg. 59
Oxford Feed and Lumber
610-932-8521
OxfordFeedLumber.com
See ad pg. 46
Oxford Smoke Shop
267-815-3653
OxfordSmokeShop.com
S&L Fine Cigars and Tobacco
610-467-0700
SLFineCigarsPA.com
See ad pg. 74
Retirement Community
Ware Presbyterian Village
610-998-2400
WarePresbyterian.org
See ads pgs. 32 & 33
Service
Armstrong
877-277-5711
ArmstrongOneWire.com
See ad pg. 31
Auto Tags Plus
610-932-4000 (Oxford)
610-345-5932 (West Grove)
QuickAutoTagsPlus.com
Brandywine Septic Services, Inc. 610-869-0443
BrandywineSeptic.com
See ad pg. 3
Comcast 800-266-2278
Comcast.com
Combat Elevator 844-266-2281
CombatElevatorInc.com
Hero’s Quest Consulting 443-908-6264
HerosQuestConsulting.com
Howett’s Screen Printing and Embroidery 610-932-3697
Howetts.com
Lloyd Shetron Termite and Pest Control 610-470-7287
LSPestControl.com
Martin Water Conditioning 717-786-7373
MartinWater.com
Mitchell Mechanical 610-932-5002
M2Welding.com
See ad pg. 57
Oxford Area
Sewer Authority 610-932-3493
OxfordSewer.org
Oxford Dry Cleaner 610-932-9666
OxfordCleanersUSA.com
Red Barn Gunworks 484-899-0608
RedBarnGunworks.com
See ad pg. 77
Stress Less
Virtual Assistance 240-328-2172
AGBurnsSolutions.com/StressLessVirtualAssistance See ad pg. 63
Valleybrook RV Body & Paint 610-908-7124
Valleybrook-RV.com
Viking Metalworks 410-688-5540
VikingWeld.com
Wash360 610-842-2104
Wash360.net
Theater
Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society, Inc. CallKATS.org
Street Lamp Community Theatre 410-658-5088
StreetLampProductions.org
Transportation
DuVall Bus Service LLC
610-869-2881
DuVallBusService.com
See ads pgs. 8 & 9
G&L Student Transportation 610-932-2031
GLStudentBus.com
Travel
Gotta Skedaddle Travel 484-909-0706
GottaSkedaddleTravel.com
Veterinary/Pet Boarding and Grooming/ Obedience Training
Elk Creek Veterinary Services 610-467-1488
ElkCreekVeterinaryServices. com
See ad pg. 64
K9 Connect LLC 253-312-8820
CanineConnect.guru
Oxfurrd Pet Spa 610-628-2210
OxfurrdPetSpa.com
Oxford Veterinary Hospital 610-932-8757
OxfordVeterinaryHospital.com
Vixen Hall Kennels
610-932-6980
VixenHallKennels.com
See ad pg. 38
Unionville Equine Associates PC 610932-6800
UEAVet.com
Winery/ Venues
Britain Hill Venue and Vineyard 717-799-7277
BritainHillVenueandVineyard. com
Flickerwood Wine Cellars 610-932-9498
Flickerwood.com
The Barn of Nottingham 484-832-9030
BarnofNottingham.com
See ad pg. 43
VoxVineti 203-912-2810
VoxVineti.com
