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West Chester & Chadds Ford Life Spring 2016

05/25/2016 08:41AM ● By J. Chambless

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Welcome to the spring issue of West Chester & Chadds Ford Life. In this issue, we spotlight the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, which is currently renovating and expanding its facility. Meet the Raimondo family, whose work to begin Maddi's Bag Foundation has helped children with head injuries find a little bit more joy at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. We also meet Chadds Ford resident John Blankenbaker, who is credited with inventing the first commercially available personal computer. We were there when West Chester University unveiled the newly named Greg and Sandra Weisenstein Veterans Center. We profile artist Brett Walker, who is returning to the local art world with two shows. We take a look at the Westtown School's student-run farm program. The subject of the Q&A is Catherine Seisson, the owner of La Baguette Magique. We also talk to Blaise Labik, one of two executive chefs at the Side Bar & Restaurant, who won this year's Chef's Best competition. As always, it's our pleasure to explore the many places that make our region so special!

Visitors can see a large collection of vintage helicopters on display

A place where imagination takes flight 

The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center displays a collection of vintage helicopters, and offers guided tours, interactive exhibits, and much more Read More » 

 

Jenny Raimondo and her seven-year-old daughter Maddi

The love inside of Maddi's bag

Scott and Jenny Raimondo of Glen Mills endured a near tragedy, but it's what they decided to do as their youngest daughter recuperated from serious injuries that shows who they are. Read More » 

 

The West Chester University community honored Greg and Sandra Weisenstein during a ceremony on March 21

Greg and Sandra Weisenstein Veterans Center unveiled

West Chester University honors retiring president and his wife Read More » 

 

Catherine Seisson Photo by Jie Deng

West Chester & Chadds Ford Q & A

Catherine Seisson, owner of La Baguette Magique Read More » 

 

Brett Walker in his West Chester studio

Delving into what it means to be human

Brett Walker returns to local art world with two shows that pull no punches Read More » 

 

Blaise Labik one of two executive chefs at the Side Bar  Restaurant accepts the award for the Chefs Best competition

In the spotlight: Side Bar & Restaurant

The Chef’s Best competition has been a successful fundraiser for ACT in Faith for the last five years. Read More » 

 

Jacque Maldonado opened The Prana House on Church Street in November 2015

At The Prana House, customers learn to heal themselves with nature's help

At the store, the motto is 'Be well and blessed be.' Read More » 

 

John Blankenbaker of Chadds Ford with the 1970 circuit board for his Kenbak-1 computer and his home desktop

A pioneer looks back

John Blankenbaker of Chadds Ford is credited with inventing the first commercially available personal computer. Read More » 

 

Tim Mountz teaches agriculture and oversees the Westtown Farm

From farm to table at Westtown School

'We grow things from all around the world. Students can experience new tastes and smells, plus we grow stuff we use everyday.' Read More » 

 

West Chester & Chadds Ford Life Spring/Summer 2016 Edition