Fig® Kennett Spring 2015

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PUBLISHER Moxie House, LLC moxiehouse.com EDITOR Deborah Brandt MANAGING EDITOR Allison Snavely-Villano COMMUNITY COORDINATOR Cynthia Sawaya DESIGN Jena Miller Shani Tucker Josh Seibert PRODUCT MANAGER Amy Hynes WRITING Nicole Patterson Catherine Quillman COMMUNICATIONS Theresa Yerger PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Miville STYLE DIRECTOR Marie Kojitani CONTRIBUTORS Claire Murray RuthAnn Deveney Mike Hall Aimee Olexy Lisa O’ Bryan Stephanie Boyer Humsini Arakali Chiara Clemens Tasha Little ADVERTISING To find out how you can strategically and effectively market your business through the Fig® communications package, contact Allison Snavely-Villano. allison@moxiehouse.com

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as fig® kennett enters its second year, I begin my first year with you as Managing Editor. Our team continues to grow and we welcome Cynthia Sawaya as our Community Coordinator and lover of all things Kennett Square. I know I speak for Cynthia as well, when I express how humbled we are by the warmth, gratitude, and simple kindness that’s been extended to us.

The Spring Issue is inspired by Kennett’s heritage with a look toward the future—from the Lenni-Lenape tribe who fished the streams and hunted the land, to the Long Wood Meeting House, whose congregation was driven by ideals rather than ignorance and fear. Now, the Kennett community begins a strong push toward development with the foresight to know that such growth must be linked with preservation.

I want to thank and acknowledge our partnership with Longwood Gardens and Historic Kennett Square. Their guidance and support are foundational to the mission of Fig®. I am inspired by Longwood Gardens’ botanical masterpiece, utilizing the most contemporary horticultural practices while inspiring our children with magical water-hissing dragons hidden in the Children's Garden. I am invigorated when walking in Historic Kennett Square—the feel of a small town coupled together with urban class and style.

The Story of Kennett written by Bayard Taylor in 1866 begins: “To my friends and neighbors of Kennett: I wish to dedicate this story to you.” These are my sentiments exactly.

With appreciation and admiration, Allison Snavely-Villano Meet the entire creative & talented team who make Fig® possible at figkennett.com

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Thank you to Thomas Macaluso Used & Rare Books for the usage of authentic period maps of Kennett Square on the cover and throughout this issue. Find more at 130 South Union Street. figkennett.com

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For our spring and summer collection we are aspiring to create exquisite and chic clothes for women of all ages— creating a spirit of relaxation and comfort. We have a variety of tops and pants to fit a woman’s body.

Our clothing line will feature riding pants, beautiful shirts and tops, and formal fitted pants. The materials are cotton, Lycra, and rayon.

This year we are working with a new group of women in Colombia and we will be creating and designing these products together. We also continue to work with our indigenous people who are making our gorgeous “Caña Flecha” arrow cane handbags and the hats like sombrero vueltiao. For our sandals we are using the same material, sisal and leather, but with innovative designs.

— MARCELA CRUZ —

FASHION

with a purpose

4 121 west state street, kennett square 484.252.9039 marcelacruz.com

march

april

may

locally grown. produced. bottled.

Barrels on the Brandywine every week in March, starting March 7. Also, enjoy food trucks parked at the vineyard.

Bud Break Paradocx featuring new white releases.

Summer Concert Series starts Memorial Day weekend thru October 3.

Try our new wines—cleverly packaged in bottles, cans, and pouches. Drink local tonight: Pick up your wine at Paradocx Vineyard in Landenberg or The Market at Liberty Place in Kennett Square.

raise a glass to spring NEW SEASON, NEW WINES

winery: 1833 flint hill road, landenberg • market: 148 west state street, kennett square 610.255.5684

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LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS

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CREPE CAKES

HOURS MONDAY 10 AM – 3 PM TUESDAY – FRIDAY 10 am – 9 pm SATURDAY 10 am – 8 pm SUNDAY 10 am – 5 pm

the sweet, the savory 6 148 west state street, kennett square (inside the market at liberty place)

610.925.0005 yorsosweet.com

CATERING

figkennett.com | spring 2015 | fresh face opening in april!

Lizzie Johnson, Heather Schaen, and Cristi Miller inside Houppette.

houppette

Meet new local businesses that add to the texture of our borough.

Look for Fig® Fresh Faces in every issue.

CO SME TI CS • ACCE SS O R I E S

fresh face: the three of them are the kind of

beautiful women who radiate confidence and humor and vitality. They don’t judge.

They don’t believe in perfection. They’re educating and encouraging women to become their best selves. It’s not just about a transformation on the outside— it’s about a sense of empowerment and strength—and that’s a very magnificent thing indeed. The French call it bien dans sa peau and it means comfortable or well in one’s own skin.

Houppette (French for “powder puff”) is a premier luxury cosmetics and accessories boutique that has celebrated thirteen years of success in Greenville—and has opened a second location in Kennett Square. “We’re a neighborhood store.

We’re close to our customers, many become our friends—we’re all about building relationships,” says owner Cristi Miller. “We’re helping women feel confident about their beauty and the

HOUPPETTE

products they’re using,” says co-owner and Greenville manager Lizzie Johnson.

Houppette sells skincare products for acne and anti-aging, makeup, fragrances, and bath and body items. “We have a responsibility to our customers. They’re our friends. They’re our neighbors.

They’re people that we know and love in our community, and we want to deliver the best to them,” Lizzie says. Not a single item is tested on animals. Several lines are eco-friendly and organic. “When we look at makeup, we’re feeling textures, we’re looking at pigments, we’re looking at overall quality, and we’re practicing with the makeup, seeing how it goes on.

We’re doing our best to curate for our customers,” says Cristi. Kennett Square’s Heather Schaen says, “State Street is the perfect location to provide amazing products to the incredible women in the Kennett community.”

Women of all ages love Houppette. “We have everyone from teenage high school girls to women in their 70s, 80s, and some in their 90s. They really love their lipstick!”

No matter how you achieve looking and feeling your best, Houppette knows it’s important to learn about your daily routine, what you like and dislike, and help you accentuate the things you love.

“If we can amp up what you love, you’re going to feel awesome and that’s our goal,” Lizzie says.

The beginning of all beauty is knowing and liking who you are. Houppette creates a space that’s comfortable, provides a team that is kind, and sells products of impeccable quality that will help you live life with undoubtedly the best foundation possible: self-confidence. Come experience it for yourself!

101 west state street, kennett square houppette.com

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TURMERIC PINEAPPLE ZINGER

RAW HONEY anti-bacterial + fights free radicals

LEMON GINGER aids digestion super immune boosting + flush toxins + ease inflammation

PINEAPPLE healthy skin + muscle recovery

CAYENNE promotes heart health + detox support

TURMERIC cancer fighting superfood + anti-inflammatory

LOCAL + ORGANIC GOODNESS Inspired by healthy, local, and organic ingredients, Nourish Juice Bar & Cafe brings all the goodness of local farms and growers together to offer the freshest and healthiest eats and bevies.

8 148 west state street (inside the market at liberty place), kennett square 610.425.2276 nourishjuicebar.com

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690 unionville road, kennett square 610.444.8744 leardidental.com

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BEFORE & AFTER Many things have changed in Kennett Square since the late 1800s when William H. Worrall started his business, W.H. Worrall Cabinet Maker and Undertaker, in the location where Bove Jewelers resides today at 124 West State Street. Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home now resides just one block away at 250 West State Street. While locations have moved, the care of our families in the community has never wavered.

Whether it’s celebrating a joyous occasion or celebrating a life well lived, Bove Jewelers and Grieco Family Funeral Homes have stood the test of time serving the Kennett Square community. People you know, people you can trust today and tomorrow.

Bob Strehlau, General Manager, Bove Jewelers

1890

Estate collection 1870

DIAMONDS

WATCHES & WATCH REPAIR

GIFTS

APPRAISALS

UNMATCHED CUSTOMER SERVICE

10 124 west state street, kennett square 610.444.4525 bovejewelers.com

Matt Grieco, Owner/Funeral Director, Grieco Family Funeral Homes The elevator where Bob and Matt stand is the original freight elevator used to transport deceased clients and caskets to various levels of the store. The elevator is still in good working order today!

locations & services

THAT HAVE STOOD THE TEST OF TIME

people you can trust

TODAY AND TOMORROW 1987

DEDICATED, CARING, & LOCAL STAFF PERSONAL & DIGNIFIED FUNERAL SERVICES CREMATIONS

250 west state street, kennett square with other locations in avondale & west grove

GRIEF SUPPORT

CELEBRANT SERVICES

610.444.4116 griecocares.com

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PICKS BLUEBERRY, OATMEAL, & HONEY SMOOTHIE here’s to a healthy spring!

I try to promote the idea of having as much fresh produce and packing as much nutrition into your portions as you possibly can. With that in mind, I have a smoothie recipe that I adore for turning New Year’s resolutions into year-round good habits.

For a quick breakfast or power snack, I recommend adding steel-cut oats to smoothies. Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and proanthocyanidins.

what you need • 1 cup of local whole milk (Find it at Bailys Dairy at Pocopson Meadow Farm) This can be substituted with soy milk or a nut milk.

• 1 /4 cup Rolled Oats for the smoothest blend If you aren’t afraid of a little texture, try using hot-soaked steel cut oats.

• 1/3 cup blueberries

Use fresh local berries when they are in season and buy plenty to freeze for later in the year.

• A generous teaspoon or two of local honey • A dash of cinnamon • 3 – 4 cracked ice cubes • A dash of cayenne powder For some spice!

get into action Health is more complex than “You are

what you eat.” Your body responds to the actions you take and the way you incorporate health into your circadian rhythm.

That includes setting out and exploring your environment and surroundings in a way that is health conscious.

In Kennett Square we are blessed with invigorating options— art and independent ideas abound. With a smoothie in hand, enjoy what Kennett Square has to offer for your mind, body, and soul!

1. walk: Take a walk in the prettiest backyard in Chester County: Longwood Gardens. Breathe deep.

2. stretch: Find your zen at Bliss Yoga Studio. There is even a class for kids in their favorite PJs.

3. work out: Try out the newly-remodeled Kennett YMCA as a guest and sign-up to be a member. There are many kid-friendly activities—conveniently all in one place.

4. detox: Try Arete Teas and Tinctures, a favorite vendor

at the Kennett Farmers Market. Their Detox Tea is addictive!

5. befriend: Call up your best friend and go on a date to Galer Estate Winery for a wine tasting. They offer live music on the weekends and a special First Friday wine release.

6. experience: Take in some culture on the river. Head to the Jamie Wyeth exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum.

After enjoying the artwork inside, head outdoors and walk the scenic riverside walking trails.

7. visit: Live local! Stop in for a fresh salad or sandwich

what you do Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

at Talula’s Table. We’d love to see you!

ABOUT AIMEE OLEXY One of the most recognized personalities in Philadelphia dining, Aimee Olexy

truly understands what hospitality means. She discovered her passion for food and love for making people happy as she grew up in West Chester. After making her way across the country and around the world, Aimee found herself back in Chester County. A few years later, in 2007, she unveiled the critically-acclaimed Talula’s Table in Kennett Square. Aimee is also owner of the renowned Talula’s Garden and the newly-opened Talula’s Daily in Philadelphia. Read more recipes and blogs by Aimee at figkennett.com.

12 102 west state street, kennett square 610.444.8255 talulastable.com

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authentic | spring 2015 | figkennett.com authentic. true. kennett.

“ People come here and they have this great event they are going to, and it’s really enjoyable to help them look their best.”

authentic:

DAVE TORELLI

a bright, young italian man

with light hair and a mustache settles in the heart of a small town and opens his own clothing store. Michael works hard.

He outfits businessmen in three-piece suits, then called sack suits, with shirts and detachable collars. He clothes workingclass men in trousers and button-down shirts. The trends for men are influenced by a growing popularity of fashion magazines.

Advertising is beginning to shape his customers’ ideas about clothing, identity, and perspective. His two sons learn their father’s trade and the sign in the window reads Latest Spring and Summer Fashions.

By the end of the year the world learns about Einstein’s quantum theory of light and Henry Ford’s Model T car.

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History and family are the threads that hold Torelli’s Custom Shop together.

“My grandfather started this business in 1908,” says owner of Torelli’s Custom Shop, Dave Torelli. After coming to Kennett Square from Delaware County in 1979, Torelli says residents welcomed him. “It’s been about 35 years that I’ve been here, and the people are definitely the best part of this shop and this job. The Kennett people have always been wonderful—and I still think that feeling of community is really very strong here,” he says.

Torelli has seen a huge push toward creating and maintaining a thriving downtown within the last few years. As fashion so often imitates life, he notes that they have gone from a traditional men’s store to what they are now. They specialize in custom suits and dress shirts, tuxedo rentals and sales, uniforms, and promotional products.

Along with everyday superior customer service and gentle expertise, springtime is especially exciting as young men look forward to wearing their tuxedos to prom.

“People come here and they have this great event they are going to, and it’s really enjoyable to help them look their best,” Torelli says. When he’s not in the shop, you can find him boating on the picturesque Chesapeake.

Just like his grandfather did more than one hundred years ago, Torelli continues to believe in the dream that community and kindness are the threads that unite us and clothe us for nearly every great achievement we celebrate. A rich history stitched together with a vibrant hope for the future is indeed a fine pattern for success.

BRINGING KENNETT SQUARE

peace of mind “Flood Support was easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable.

They [owners Rich Pieri and Nicole Contro-Pieri] knew everything about the moisture levels in the studs in the woods and the black mold.�

Alexis Harrigan from Three Shepherds K9

Rich Pieri, owner, Flood Support & Alexis Harrigan, owner, Three Shepherds K9

we cover property damage 24-hour emergency service water

mold

fire

kennett square 610.457.8465 floodsupport.com

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W H AT H A S G O N E B E F O R E U S

THE

OF

SHA PES OUR FUTURE a look into Kennett Square’s beginnings, its roots in the present, and hopes for the future.

Read the following pages for a brief history on what makes Kennett Square an authentic borough.

Here’s to the future of living and loving local.

THE

past that old real estate

Below: Dairy cows along the Brandywine. Kennett’s inaugural trolley ride in 1903 at State & Union Streets.

Background picture: “Unicorn Block” stood on the opposite corner.

adage about location may have had its beginnings with William Penn, who had no trouble promoting the lush region that would become known as Kennett and the Brandywine Valley. In fact, the location would spur growth, community unity, enterprise—and in the years before the Civil War, conflict with slave-holders just over the border of Maryland. But in Penn’s day there were other factors determining a longstanding Quaker presence.

Penn himself claimed a 30,000-acre tract in Kennett for his own children, noting in his correspondence that the land reminded him of his home country with its sweeping fields and grassy ravines. But nowhere had he seen a place shaped by the meadows of the Brandywine and its numerous tributaries that were able to sustain mills and other water-powered industries as the water dropped from one steep elevation to the next.

The topography today makes it easy to envision a Lenape Indian encampment along the Red Clay Creek and a signal hill used to send messages from a high point still evident at State & Union in Kennett Square. Even the buildings there recall the past: 123 East State Street was built in the latest Italianate style of the 1860s as part of

a speculative commercial block that investors hoped would draw people into town. Careful with expenses, they even used recycled English and Kennett brick and locally quarried green serpentine quoins. Developers also named the brick structures on the opposite corner, “Unicorn Block,” in tribute to a Revolutionary War landmark.

The builder of the Unicorn Tavern (1735), a man named Joseph Musgrave, showed a rare entrepreneurial spirit for the justget-by colonial times. What was known as the Western Quarterly Meeting, a network of Quaker meetings was firmly in place. But there was potential for newcomers, and Musgrave not only opened his public house at major crossroads, he purchased acreage to be carved into town lots.

Much like the residents generations later, including the Pennock family who invented farm tools (and later roadpaving equipment) and then found a widespread need for them, Musgrave acted quickly. On one deed dating to 1768, Musgrave noted that the lot was “in a place intended to be laid out for an inland town called town.”

The name of the fill-in-the-blank town would come later.

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it may be difficult to sum up the “present” in a region as

diverse as Kennett and the Brandywine Valley. But you could say it is a present that is continually evolving (with issues like parking, recreation, neighborhood improvements and “green” businesses often under discussion). And that the past is never very far away. In the borough of Kennett Square, the same storefronts that served a clientele that stepped off the trolley from West Chester are still offering signature dishes made from mushrooms.

The borough has been especially farsighted in the way it’s adopted a national revitalization model called Main Street, which in many ways preserves Kennett’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. It’s a plan that has shaped everything from street lights to sidewalks to the incorporation of new buildings into the historic streetscape.

The latter occurred during a period of transition from 1996 to 2005, when a corporate presence known as the Genesis Health Ventures became an integral part of a small-scale downtown.

For many longtime residents, the brickwork and the arched entrance ways of the Genesis tower is a visual tribute to the former Fireman’s Auditorium, a c. 1904 structure that sadly saw its demise in a 1960s wave of expansion.

That’s partly because its former town clock (maintained for decades by local residents) found a new home in the Genesis tower.

Keeping up with the ages of time is one reason Kennett’s historic commission recently updated a 1989 inventory of historic structures or “resources.” The new inventory will not only help define new areas of concern, but could be

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used by landlords looking to combine affordable housing tax credits with those offered for rehabbing historic buildings.

Of special interest is historic Linden Street where many homes, including rentals and multi-use properties, were once owned by Quaker abolitionists who helped runaway “freedom-seekers” cross the nearby Mason-Dixon Line.

Outside the borough, a similar goal of accessibility for all is being sought by grassroots organizations such as the Kennett Underground Railroad Center, as well as established nonprofits like the Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County (TLC). The latter group has followed a county comprehensive plan that has managed growth since 1996, bringing terms like protected open space into the public lexicon.

The numerous community parks and scenic vistas surrounding historic structures are proof that growth can be controlled. The next phase: enabling communities to connect with those spaces and sites through public trails and continuing established educational missions to encourage a sense of stewardship among all groups, from equestrians and large landowners to new residents and recreational enthusiasts.

T HE

present

TH E

future

no one can predict the future, but it’s not difficult to follow the course of current trends to envision new changes in Kennett and beyond.

First, as people look to the past, the appeal of the small towns and neighborhood businesses such as cafés and boutique shops will be considered a no-brainer. Terms such as “adaptive reuse” and “responsible growth” will finally be part of a systematic approach to preserving the historic character of Kennett’s business district. Along the way, Kennett will become a destination town noted for its easy parking, “green” businesses, outdoor markets, farm-to-table restaurants, and brew pubs.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Out-of-towners will no longer come to the borough merely because of its proximity to Longwood Gardens. The “walkability” factor will extend to Kennett’s new links to cultural and historic resources. Thanks to nonprofit, educational groups, you won’t have an excuse not to get outside and to learn something.

In the next few years, heritage trails are expected to connect Kennett’s residents and visitors to three major areas of interest: the Brandywine Battlefield Tour, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center’s (KURC) “freedom” trail (which will include a new museum/headquarters in Pocopson) and a 10-mile nature trail loop launched by the Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County (TLC).

An important step for TLC was the Kennett Township decision to save the historic Chandler Mill Bridge from demolition. Now it can serve as a key link (as a pedestrian-bike-only bridge) to two important preservation efforts: the Red Clay Greenway Trail System and the Chandler Mill Nature Preserve. Highlights of the preserve include important birding areas, wildlife and native plant regions, and 100-year old specimen trees, as well as an interpretive nature center.

For the historic front, Kennett is due for some national recognition for its early African-American history. Along with KURC’s trail that will eventually link to Abolitionist sites in Wilmington, the Red Clay Greenway Trail will enable visitors to explore the 19th century lives found in a free black community south of Kennett in the Bucktoe Creek Preserve.

Again, it goes back to Kennett’s location and history of community-building.

Just as the visionaries behind Longwood Gardens expanded on the historic “Pierce’s Park” and radiated economic success outward, Kennett’s new “futurists” will build on an holistic approach, connecting retail-lodgingrecreation with residential spaces to create new models for living.

Catherine Quillman is a former suburban staff writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer, where she covered the arts and wrote numerous history pieces on little known aspects of the Brandywine Valley.

She is the author of seven regional books including 100 Artists of the Brandywine Valley and now helps other writers publish their own books. Learn more about her classes and walking tours of Kennett Square through the Chester County Night School or visit quillman-publications.com.

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figkennett.com | spring 2015 | fresh face now open!

Heather Vinton Robitzer inside No. 109.

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Meet new local businesses that add to the texture of our borough.

Look for Fig® Fresh Faces in every issue.

fresh face: no. 109 is a boutique full of clothing

and accessories that are internationally inspired, hand selected, and beautifully edited. The atmosphere is elegant and warm and the dreamlike Sputnik chandeliers add an element of unexpected delight— full of curiosity, nostalgia, and a hint of imagination.

Owner and buyer Heather Vinton Robitzer exhibits the effortless humor and sensibility of a woman who understands fashion—from designing and buying to merchandising and styling. Her experience comes from years of learning about what women want and what they want to wear. She not only traveled the world, but she also worked for nearly a decade at her family’s store in Greenville.

After being a stylist and a personal shopper,

NO. 109

and starting a family of her own, she decided to take a leap of faith and opened No. 109 on January 9.

“The original concept was inspired by my travels. I would go in all these stores, because I love to shop, and I would find the same lines repeated everywhere I went,” she says. Heather has worked hard to find less well-known lines that are lovingly designed and still classic and trendy—from places like LA, New York, and France. Her price points range from needing a quick retail fix to investing in a special occasion piece. You can trust you’ll get world-class service and find something you adore—and you won’t leave with something that doesn’t look good on you. “I’ve had lots of life experience with body changes, being the mother of twins, and am sensitive to it,” she says.

Inspired Clothing and Accessories There’s a brightness to Heather, a sense of purpose that everything is just as it should be. “From the second I decided I was going to do this I have had so much support from family and friends and this neighborhood.

I honestly never realized how many good friends I had—fabulous friends. I’m just so incredibly thankful and grateful for their support. I never expected any of this—how genuine people are,” she says with a laugh as she looks up toward the light.

Clothes are a part of the story of our lives and fashion matters because you live your life in it. Perhaps what No. 109 does best is leave room for women to celebrate their past, have fun in the present moment, and look forward to a future that’s bright…and beautiful. To each her own fantasy!

109 west state street, kennett Square 610.925.0109 one09shop.com

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re m e m b e r in g o ur l e g ac y

As one of the oldest and most respected firms in Southeastern Pennsylvania, MacElree Harvey, Ltd. has had some of the area’s best known attorneys at the helm, including Lawrence MacElree (left) and DT Marrone (right)—pictured here in 1956.

22 kennett square location: 211 east state street 610.444.3180 macelree.com

community raised

AND COMMUNITY MINDED

our roots run deep.

With a legacy that’s over 135 years long, the foundation of our legal practice is rich with leadership, excellence, integrity and citizenship. These are the values that shaped our past—and they are the same ones that set the standard for our future.

Because we strive to practice with Initiative—in every matter, for every client, every day—we know that staying one step ahead of the law doesn’t happen just by looking forward. It happens by looking into the past

Left to right: Jaimielynn T. Cooper; Peter E. Kratsa, Esq.; Kimura L. Anderson; Lilia C. Soler; Timothy F. Rayne, Esq.; William J. Gallagher, Esq.; Cheryl A. McCarthy; Diane Fourney; J. Charles Gerbron Jr. Esq.

—by respecting where you’ve come from and working to live up to your reputation.

At MacElree Harvey, Ltd. our reputation is one earned from over a century of hard work and diligent service. It is a reputation that causes our clients to rely on us every day, in every matter and every way.

It takes Initiative to build anything that endures. Which is why we look ahead with the conf idence that we will be here for generations to come.

Initiative in Practice®

kennett square location: 211 east state street 610.444.3180 macelree.com

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1.

finds

2.

LOVE LOCAL? SHOP FOR SPRING IN KENNETT SQUARE

1. Jarred Mushroom

Gift Pack. The Woodlands at Phillips.

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2. Mushroom Lovers Gift Basket. The Woodlands at Phillips.

3. Jellycat® Bashful Cow, Farm Muslin Swaddle Blanket, Chewbeads teether in black & white. bedbugzz.

4. Monogram barrette holder with customizable fabric & ribbon choices. bedbugzz.

5. Jellycat® Bashful

Bunny, Please Pass the Peas Bib, Four-piece dish set. bedbugzz.

6. Fused glass vase

by Lisa Sabol.

Longwood Art Gallery.

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7. “Storm Approach”

original oil by Patricia Walsh. Longwood Art Gallery.

8. Lidded jar,

Tygart River Pottery

by Kate Harward.

Longwood Art Gallery.

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JOIN US APRIL 10 th 5-8:30 PM

Join us for the second annual “Evening of the Arts” art show and sale Friday, April 10th from 5 to 8:30 pm in the Genesis HealthCare Building (101 East State Street). Live music, local wine (Flickerwood) and beer (Victory), and a sampling of foods from local restaurants will be offered throughout the evening. All proceeds from the “Evening of the Arts” benefit Historic Kennett Square. Donations at the door. Please come join us!

Visit historickennettsquare.com/recreation-culture/evening-arts for more information, including a listing of participating artists.

Featuring the art of: Diane Cannon, Polly Davis Chalfant, Francine Dailey, Doris Davis-Glackin, Favi Dubo, Carol Lesher, Emily Wilkins Manko, Jeremy McGirl, Charlie Metzger, Victor Mordasov, Susan Myers, PinkCow Studio, Sandra Severson, Sandra Sigley, Timlyn Vaughan, and more!

featured artist: matthew reinert A modern impressionist painter who works in oils & watercolors and is inspired by light.

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JOAN HOLLIDAY

conversations are just as much

about listening as being heard. Joan Holliday knows this well. She has a passion and a vision for bringing the community together through the exchange of thoughts and ideas.

Every Thursday from 11am to noon you can find Joan inside The Market at Liberty Place. She sits in the back at the large wooden community table with a group she co-founded called the Kennett Community Coffee Klatch. They drink coffee from Nourish Juice Bar and discuss a range of topics. “It could be an event we are involved in, or we discuss a national or global issue,” Joan says.

The group brings together different generations in a casual way and in an accessible space. “By joining together

we end up making progress. I have discovered that all of us have a lot to offer to the broader community. Some people just need to be invited into a larger forum so they can understand what their role can be,” she says. The Klatch was born from another one of Joan’s forums that she started in 1998 called Bridging The Community. “It’s a more formalized forum where people are talking and connecting and there is no infrastructural burden.

We generally have forty to sixty people attend those bi-monthly meetings,” she says. “Bridging helps community members bridge resources and needs. We live by the philosophy of our land. Peaceful progressive inclusivity.”

Joan is recently retired from her job as a public health nurse of thirty-two years.

She’s bright, outgoing, and has a zest for

communicating and connecting others.

She enjoys mentoring other public health nurses and is relentless in her efforts to bring together a range of ages, ethnicities, and voices. “I’ll continue to seek out who is missing at the table. I’ll continue to support this and to give them a personal invitation because sometimes that is what’s needed for someone to feel like they are valued. I’ll continue to promote leaders—to be a mentor and a cheerleader of that,” she says.

The Kennett community is certainly lucky to have someone like Joan. She recognizes the value of the whole and the parts. Joan would like to personally invite you to come to the next Kennett Community Coffee Klatch and get involved. “Make your voice heard!” figkennett.com

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social MISSION

At Fig® we believe in the power of a community that works together to identify needs and find solutions—one that creates community connections and is passionate about helping its neighbors.

We believe in the mission of the United Way of Southern Chester County—our 2015 Social Mission Partner. Please consider giving to them with your dollars and your time this spring.

LIVE HERE? GIVE HERE. STAYS HERE. what i love about working for United Way is how local we

are. All the money raised here stays here to fund vital programs serving a wide range of human needs. UWSCC is run by a Board of Directors who are all local volunteers with a passion to provide for their neighbors in need. With 12 years on the job, I intimately know the human problems in our little corner of the world and make sure there are strong local non-profit programs that can help.

Southern Chester County residents have a real can-do spirit of caring and sharing.

This supportive community spirit makes my job a very satisfying one!

Carrie H. Freeman, CEO

TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE.

visit unitedwayscc.org to learn how you can make a difference in your community by giving, advocating, or volunteering.

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THE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY (“TLC”) BELIEVES...

You can’t separate the land from its history After years of citizen advocacy, The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (“TLC”) has helped to preserve the one-lane Chandler Mill Bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, from demolition and twolane replacement. The result is a pedestrian bridge, part of the Red Clay Greenway Trail, and the new Chandler Mill Nature Preserve for generations to enjoy. The bridge is part of a planned local historic district with the Bucktoe Civil War Cemetery and Marshall Mill House. TLC also holds conservation easements on private lands containing National Register sites.

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Invest locally—become a member today and help TLC continue to protect the irreplaceable in Southern Chester County.

For membership details, educational outreach opportunities, and TLC nature preserve locations visit tlcforscc.org or call 610-347-0347 x 101.

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innovative care, less waiting ride to an important destination. You know you will get there eventually, but you have no idea how long the trip will take or how many stops will be made along the way.

Nobody wants to go to the hospital, but too often the apprehension associated with an unexpected illness or injury has to do with the hassle of getting through the cumbersome, seemingly endless process.

A visit to the Chester County Hospital’s re-engineered Emergency Department (ED) changes the patient’s perspective on what an emergency room visit can be and should be. The entire patient care process has been streamlined and fine-tuned. The hospital found innovative, more efficient ways to provide the highest quality care while improving the overall experience.

Conceptualizing and reconfiguring the old system meant evaluating and redesigning processes, redirecting resources, remodeling physical structures, increasing staffing, and shifting the mindset of people who were used to things being done a certain way.

“We brought together a team of people to design a better system that would allow us to begin treatment faster,” explains Betty Brennan, EdD, Director of Emergency Services. “We said ‘Let’s be smarter. Let’s put the people who do the ordering up front.’ Our patients now see a doctor when they enter the ED, instead of later in the visit. Then we looked at what other

changes we could make to shorten the time between walk-in and discharge.”

The hospital recognized that not every person who walks into the ED needs to lie down for care; some patients may only need a 15-minute evaluation, a simple test or two, or a prescription and a follow-up discussion. These patients can sit “ W E BROUGHT for this type of medical help.

TOGETHER A TEAM Treatment begins immediately for OF PEOPLE TO everyone, and patients can move DESIGN A BETTER to the next stage SYSTEM THAT of their care, whether that’s WOULD ALLOW US TO toward discharge, further testing, BEGIN TREATMENT or hospital admission.

FASTER.” Previously, it would take about 60 minutes for a patient to first see a physician. Today with these outside-thebox changes, the wait time to see an ED physician or physician assistant at Chester County Hospital is now a quick 9 – 10 minutes, on average.

Since the new system went live, its success has become evident in many ways. Patient satisfaction is up. Staff satisfaction is up.

Waiting times are down. Patients are in and out much faster. This ED innovation respects the patients’ time and puts their needs above all else.

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Creating an online community in Kennett Square and beyond! Fig® is reaching a smart, savvy audience who cares about supporting local and making a difference.

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spring events IN KENNETT SQUARE

MARCH

MAY

Winter Farmers Market March 6th 2‑4 pm historickennettsquare.com

Opening of the Regular Season Farmers Market May 1st 2‑6 pm Farmers market every Friday through November.

First Friday Art Stroll March 6th 6-9 pm historickennettsquare.com International Happiness Day March 20th (a project of the Kennett YMCA) facebook.com/communityhappinessproject

First Friday Art Stroll May 1st 6‑9 pm Cinco de Mayo May 3rd 11 am‑5 pm casagks.org

Winter Farmers Market March 20th 2-4 pm

Kennett Run May 16th kennettrun.net

APRIL

Third Thursday on State Street May 21st 6‑10 pm historickennettsquare.com

Winter Farmers Market April 3rd 2-4 pm First Friday Art Stroll April 3rd 6-9 pm Evening of the Arts April 10th 5-8:30 pm historickennettsquare.com Winter Farmers Market April 17th 2-4 pm 4th Annual Art on the Square and 50th Annual Beautification Plant Sale April 25th 10 am-5 pm artonthesquare.wordpress.com Healthy Kids Day April 25th Sponsored by Kennett YMCA

Memorial Day Parade May 25th Starting at 10 am historickennettsquare.com

on the following pages

Thank you to our Community Supporters for their commitment to a thriving downtown economy. Although they may not be located in the borough, they believe in the power of buying local and shopping small.

Take time this spring to visit these businesses— and tell them Fig® sent you!

For a complete, up-to-date listing of events in and around Kennett Square, visit figkennett.com. Find out more about Historic Kennett Square at historickennettsquare.com.

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TOP TEN REASONS TO

live in kennett square 10 it’s a hot bed Kennett Square was nicknamed a

“Hot Bed of Abolition” for its residents who were active in the Abolitionist Movement and the Underground Railroad.

9 an architectural menagerie Kennett Square

offers an eclectic architectural menagerie that epitomizes the personality of the community. Gothic, Colonial, Victorian, Federal, and even Queen Anne-styles are mixed with contemporary flair that make for some beautiful sights to see.

8 park pleasure Kennett Square is home to the

beloved Anson B. Nixon Park, 106 acres of ponds, streams, and woodlands, with specimens dating back 250 years.

Appealing to naturalists, families, art patrons, and fitness enthusiasts, it hosts year-round events including the annual Trout Rodeo, the Kennett Run, disc golf tournaments, and an exciting summer concert series.

7 jobs Kennett Square affords a reasonable commute

to Wilmington and metro Philadelphia, and employers like Exelon, Chatham Financial, and Genesis HealthCare offer exciting local employment opportunities.

6 victory Kennett Square is proud to have Victory Brew Pub, in case you haven’t heard.

5 beyond an artistic impression Kennett Square has a thriving art scene. With a professional symphony, several art studios, artists in residence, galleries, shops, and art events, there is art that appeals to everyone.

4 a botanical vision Kennett Square is home to

the world-famous Longwood Gardens. Thanks to founder Pierre S. du Pont, each year hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoy the 1,077+ acres of indoor and outdoor gardens, and conservatories.

3 it’s festive Kennett Square whoops it up with music,

rides, and entertainment to celebrate The Mushroom Festival to enjoy its local fungi. The Kennett Winterfest and Brewfest are annual staples for craft beer lovers. Art, music, food, and history-themed events fill social calendars throughout the year.

And don’t forget about the New Year’s Fungi drop!

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state street State Street is Kennett’s Main Street and boasts an array of boutiques, pubs, and restaurants.

Foodies note that Talula’s Table is known for having the hardest reservation to get in the U.S. State Street combines sophistication and charm with multi-cultural energy.

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the people Kennett Square residents are perhaps the best assets here. Small town values meet big city vision.

Neighbors have a genuine interest in becoming your friends, and philanthropy is a priority.

stanab’s mission is to repurpose under-utilized real estate in Chester County to create a positive economic impact in the community. StanAb plans to create new, lifestyle-inspired, amenity-rich housing in Kennett Square to enhance the culture, lifestyle, and economic opportunities for new and current residents in Kennett Square.

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infant swimming resource Give your child the competence, confidence, and skills of aquatic safety with Infant Swimming Resource’s Self-Rescue™ program. The safest provider of survival swimming lessons for children 6 months to 6 years of age.

ISR’s unique results are achieved through fully customized, safe and effective, one-on-one lessons with only your child and the Instructor in the water. The skills your child will learn, and the way he or she will learn it, is what makes ISR so different from traditional swimming lessons.

What your child will learn depends on his or her age and developmental readiness, but in all cases, at minimum, your child will learn to roll onto his or her back to float, rest, and breathe, and to maintain this position until help arrives. Older children will learn the full ISR Self-Rescue™ sequence of swimming until they need air, rotating onto the back to float, then rolling back over to continue swimming.

Always putting safety first, ISR emphasizes competence, which leads to confidence, and provides the foundation for a lifetime of enjoyment in and around the water.

The Sooner. The Safer. Call 302.766.7217 x142 to register for ISR Self-Rescue™ Lessons at Hockessin Athletic Club

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Nicole was recently named Animal Ambassador by Give Back, an organization that rescues, feeds, and fosters animals in the tri-state area. She also works with Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) and shares her time and love with needy animals. The beautiful cat pictured here is named Sister.

Ask Nicole about her at your next appointment. Peace. Love. Spa.

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THE WHIP TAVERN NATIVE HISTORY

GO WHERE THE NATIVES GO

for authentic British Pub fare and homegrown comfort and community.

Since 2005, we’ve welcomed our neighbors, families, British Expatriates and urban explorers who cherish the scenic drive and breathtaking pastures of Chester County horse country.

They arrive to savor our fine selection of beers and award winning menu made from fresh and plentiful offerings grown nearby.

They stay to celebrate the season, in the beauty of our surrounding grounds.

Outdoors along the Doe Run, or inside our country pub, spend a while among old friends.

LUNCH, DINNER & BRUNCH WEDNESDAY-MONDAY 11AM TO MIDNIGHT JOIN US TO SAVOR OUR HAND-PICKED SELECTION OF DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL BEERS AND CIDERS WITH A FOCUS ON ENGLISH BREWING TRADITIONS. MONTHLY EVENTS AND SPECIALS

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“Music is one of those difficult

fields of study that combines the emotional with the factual, the artistic with the disciplined, and the inherent with the learned. It is something that comes naturally to all of us, and I believe that with proper instruction anyone is capable of learning how to play music.

Using the traditions of the past and coupling it with the music of today, the instructors at the Mattock School of Music give students the means and desire to make music an integral part of their lives.”

– dave mattock

sounds good TIMELESS MUSIC, TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY

Dave Mattock, owner

ALL AGES AND LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS CLASSICAL, JAZZ, AND POP IMPROVISATION AND COMPOSITION NOW OFFERING ONLINE LESSONS 269 kennett pike, chadds ford 484.734.0329 FIGKENNETT.COM mattockschoolofmusic.com figkennett.com

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HISTORIC RESTORATION CHIMNEY RELINING CHASE COVERS AND CHIMNEY CAPS MASONRY REPAIRS CUSTOM STONE AND BRICK WORK RE-POINTING MASONRY STAIN REMOVAL STUCCO REPAIR CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS CHIMNEY SWEEPING

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RESTORING

chester county COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

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design focused PHOTO BY JULIE ANSIAU

A DESTINATION FOR OUTDOOR LIVING

NATURAL LANDSCAPE STONE PAVERS & WALLS BY EP HENRY & UNILOCK LANDSCAPE LIGHTING DESIGNER OUTDOOR FURNITURE PHOTO BY JULIE ANSIAU

OUTDOOR KITCHENS FIREPITS & OUTDOOR FIREPLACES OUTDOOR ACCESSORIES

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as well as upcoming seminars and events.

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MAKE IT A DAY AND VISIT THESE OTHER HISTORIC FIG ® DESTINATIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA. LET’S GO!

Warmer weather is approaching, and it’s way too beautiful to sit inside all day. Hop in your car, buckle up, and hit the road to one of our Fig® destinations.

We’d like to take a moment to introduce you to a few of our favorite towns in PA. Say hello to Lancaster, West Chester, Bethlehem, and Doylestown! Plan a daytrip and explore the history of these places. Enjoy a museum and savor life like the locals do.

chester county historical society

The official county history museum, history education center, and historical repository of Chester County, PA. Galleries tell the story of daily life in our region from the 1600s to the present.

Now through August 29, explore the 1960’s pop culture exhibit featuring a collection of posters, toys, and movie memorabilia. chestercountyarts.org

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figlancaster.com

moravian book shop

figbethlehem.com

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The tradition that started in Lancaster when Civil War soldiers returned home remains intact today with the Lancaster Barnstormers. The team, winners of the 2014 Atlantic League Championship, is now in their tenth year at Clipper Stadium in Downtown Lancaster. You don’t have to travel far to find great baseball! lancasterbarnstormers.com

The Moravian Book Shop is recognized as being the oldest continuously running bookstore in the world.

Since 1745 they’ve specialized in books, but their selection has expanded to include home décor, gourmet foods, a year-round Christmas department (including Moravian and Bethlehem stars), and an upscale café. moravianbookshop.com

mercer museum

DOYLESTOWN

where the locavores go

BETHLEHEM

GO. SEE. EXPLORE. THIS FALL.

LANCASTER

lancaster barnstormers

WEST CHESTER

daytrip

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Historian and archaeologist Henry Mercer recognized the need to collect and preserve the material of American daily life before it was swept away by the Industrial Revolution. See his collection of nearly 30,000 items ranging from hand tools and horse-drawn vehicles to whale boats and the Lenape Stone. mercermuseum.org

experience the arts AT WCU theatre & dance + music + art & design

ART EXHIBITS THEATRE & DANCE PRODUCTIONS MUSIC PERFORMANCES FEATURING FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND VISITING ARTISTS

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CHALLENGING GOLF ★ ROMANTIC DINNERS ★ DREAM WEDDINGS

LOCH NAIRN GOLF CLUB

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SERVING BRUNCH, LUNCH, & DINNER ★ OUTDOOR DINING OVERLOOKING COUNTRY GARDENS FOR A VERY SPECIAL CHEF'S TABLE, RESERVE OUR UNIQUE SUBTERRANEAN WINE CELLAR WITH AN AWARD-WINNING WINE LIST 58 514 mccue road, avondale 610.268.2235 lngolf.com

CHIROPRACTIC CARE SPINAL & POSTURAL ASSESSMENT PRENATAL & PEDIATRICS PAIN MANAGEMENT

BODY WORK THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY VISCERAL MANIPULATION JIN SHIN DO速 ACUPRESSURE速 NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE MYOFASCIAL RELEASE MU-XING ROSSITER REIKI

Seated from Left to Right: Emily Harp, Dr. Blossic, Chris Lynch, and Dr. Bridwell Standing from Left to Right: Lorie Struzik, Nicole Kloss, Dawn Smith, Lorelei Olivieri, and Cathy Reilly

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The Gentle Touch To Trust For Pain Relief And Better Health Dr. Tamara J. Blossic, DC, FICPA

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expert diagnosis and personal care When it comes to cancer care, you want the most accurate results in both diagnosis and treatment. That’s why the Crozer-Keystone Cancer Center at Brinton Lake is proud to offer state-of-the-art, high-resolution PET-CT scanning.

PET-CT technology combines positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) in an integrated system to give physicians a three-dimensional image of the body and its functional processes. Quick and convenient,

the device also features a wider opening to accommodate larger and claustrophobic patients.

The PET-CT also helps reduce biopsy sampling errors, improves cancer therapy planning, and helps physicians assess patient response to chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

For more information about Crozer-Keystone imaging services, visit crozerkeystone.org/imaging or call 610.579.3602.

PET-CT imaging AT CROZER BRINTON LAKE

60 crozer brinton lake, just off rte. 1 in glen mills crozeratthelake.org

A patient prepares to receive a PET/CT scan at the Crozer-Keystone Cancer Center at Brinton Lake.

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THE LATEST TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE EYEWEAR Robert Layman with cousins Liz Serkin and Erica Shank

OUR CUSTOMERS SPEAK FOR US “professional and knowledgeable in lens technology” “...quality of service is exceptional...” “...glasses that fit my personality” Drift

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see the world THROUGH A NEW LENS

family-owned & on trend since 1990 A well-established family business, Artistic Eyewear was founded by owner Robert Layman’s mother 34 years ago. Specializing in boutique lines from Europe, the family travels to trade shows from New York to Milan to Paris to Israel, bringing exclusive styles to fashionable clientele. Cousins Erica, Liz, and Robert, see the world brightly and work together to make sure each customer feels stylish and comfortable when selecting “the right look.” As a growing family of artful visionaries, they look forward to serving a cosmopolitan audience for years to come. west chester: 127 north high street 610.738.7150 doylestown: 10 south main street 215.340.1725 artisticeyewear.com

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YOUR PERSONAL CAR SHOPPER

YOUR PERSONAL CAR STORAGE

Felicia has purchased many cars with us.

We were able to find her dream car and trade in her “mom wagon.”

Felicia Bechtel, Co-owner Enviroscan

Michael Rowen, Owner

Lori didn’t want to spend her leisure time car shopping. We searched and found the exact car that matched her personality.

Molly wanted functionality with style.

We guided her to a perfect choice within her budget that she loves!

Lori Kaye, Asst. Principal York School District

Molly Schlachter, Owner Molly S Photography

Tete van Huystee, Marketing/Sales

“We understand the preferences women have when buying a car. Michael and I enjoy cultivating long-lasting relationships with our customers and we look forward to discussing your specific car needs and finding you the car of your dreams.” Tete van Huystee 62 922 north queen street, lancaster 717.392.2888 michaelsmotorcars.com

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Janie Hutton never stops moving. Since moving to GSV, if she’s not running the marathon, she’s helping organize it, leading teams to Honduras, or traveling the world with her husband, Paul. It’s impossible to catch her standing still.

JOIN US FOR THE 2015 GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE MARATHON April 11, 2015

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Registration now open! gardenspotvillagemarathon.org 433 south kinzer avenue, new holland 717.355.6000 gardenspotvillage.org

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SHOPPING, DINING, ARTS, & EVENTS in & around kennett square, pa Moxie House LLC, moxiehouse.com 153 East King Street, Suite 212, Lancaster, PA 17602

annual children’s concerts MUSIC, STORIES IN SOUND SUNDAY, MARCH 1 st , 2 PM

international cultural center, lincoln university

1:30 pm: Pre-concert Conducting Class with Music Director, Michael Hall, and post-concert Instrument Zoo.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 th , 2 PM asplundh hall, wcu

1:30 pm: Pre-concert Conducting Class with Music Director, Michael Hall, and post-concert Instrument Zoo. An interactive and fun concert where the audience will create a story based on the music they are hearing. Just as a story has characters, settings, and moods, so does orchestral music.

Be a part of the Kennett Symphony’s musical story!

all tickets: $5

To purchase tickets, visit kennettsymphony.org or call 610.444.6363.

michael hall, music director p.o. box 72, kennett square 610.444.6363 kennettsymphony.org