Community Profile: Henderson & Chester Co.

HENDERSON & CHESTER CO. PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY Story by Lyda Kay Ferree, The Southern Lifestyles Lady. Photography courtesy of the Bramblett Group and Southwest Tennessee Development District.

enderson offers a welcoming atmos- Many mayors would be thrilled to face one PATHWAYS SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE phere for businesses to incubate as they of Mayor King’s greatest challenges—building The Pathways Southwest Tennessee is part Htake root, communicate their mission more schools or adding to the existing schools of a statewide initiative, Pathways to Prosperity, and accelerate their growth. Several factors con- to accommodate people moving there from which provides students in grades 7-14/16 ac- tribute to the success of Henderson: education Jackson and the surrounding areas. cess to academic and career pathways which from preschool through graduate degrees on Another plus for Henderson/Chester are linked with local and regional labor market Main Street; workforce resources; regional and County is the nearby beautiful Chickasaw State needs. national networking opportunities; incentives; Park, which has received funding for several “Because of the expansion of information and infrastructure such as Gigabit fiber. projects including the improvement of their technology companies in Chester County such I asked Mayor Robert W. (Bobby) King if current cabins. Chickasaw Golf Course, a chal- as the Bramblett Group and 8th Day Software, he were a realtor selling Henderson/Chester lenging and attractive course, is a few miles and the community being a ‘giga-community’ County to a prospective buyer, what he would from downtown Henderson, and its Club- with high speed internet, Chester County’s Ca- say to entice them to move to his hometown. house is now open for events. reer and Technical Education focus on coding He quickly reeled off the following incentives: Dwain Seaton, County Mayor of Chester as a program of study for high school students low unemployment rate; little traffic; Small County (pop: 17,131), is proud of the two in- is opening the doors for meaningful careers in Town America; friendly people; low crime rate; dustrial parks in the county; the Technical Cen- IT, Web design, computer programming and a student can attend kindergarten through doc- ter, which is pursuing a Certified Nursing other careers,” said Jo Matherne, Project Man- toral programs and never leave Henderson (or Assistant (CNA) program; and the county’s un- ager, Southwest Region, Pathways Tennessee. Main Street for that matter); a great school sys- employment rate, which at 7.9 percent is the Ms. Kim Colbert is the instructor for sev- tem; the presence of Freed-Hardeman Univer- lowest in 8 counties in Southwest Tennessee. eral sections of coding at Chester County High sity; and close proximity to Memphis, School, and she has created a unique learning Nashville and Jackson. environment for students in the Coding Lab at He added that Henderson (pop: 6,309) is the high school. Funds for the lab and software ranked as one of the “Best Cities for Young licenses were made available through grants Families in Tennessee” for the above reasons. provided by Federal funds administered by the The cost of living, excellent school system, an Tennessee Department of Education. accommodating public library, employment According to the Henderson/Chester opportunities (the Henderson/Chester County County Chamber of Commerce, which fully manufacturing companies have expanded in supports workforce development in the com- recent years and are hiring new employees) munity, the Chester County High School is tak- and Gigabit fiber network—all are contributing ing huge steps to ensure that the students of factors to this ranking. their county are more successful and more em- FEBRUARY 2016 • 115 ployable. This is happening with the expanded elec- the county’s largest employer. It also prepares stu- tive classes including coding, welding, and agricul- dents to take their place in the community’s work ture. In an effort to make this even more successful, force. Many of the teachers in the Chester County the Junior High wants to begin preparing their stu- school system received their undergraduate training dents for the workforce as well. Chester County or graduate degrees at the local university. Well High School will host a Career Fair on March 18 known for its graduates in the helping professions, with many of the county’s industries and businesses. the university also produces graduates trained in Troy Kilzer, Superintendent of Schools in technology and other areas. Much of the work force Chester County, is getting rave reviews from the city of 8th Day Software studied computer science at and county officials and the public for his belief that FHU, interned with the local company and eventu- WHERE TO SHOP “student learning opportunities in high school that ally moved to full-time employment. Bramblett • Country Antiques measure as ‘career ready’ include more than the ex- Group, also located on Main Street, is staffed with • Duck’s Market pected academic skills of reading, writing, math and graphic artists and other professionals who hold de- • Essary’s Florist and Gifts • FHU Bookstore science. “Our students need to be exposed to course- grees from FHU. “We are pleased to partner with the • First Farmers Co-op work including career and technical courses in the local community in preparing graduates for the mar-

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Henderson & Chester • Four Way Flower Shop high school setting that builds their capacity of ket place,” FHU President Joe Wiley said. “We are • Henderson Antique Mall higher rigor and relevance preparing them for grateful for the internship opportunities Henderson • Henderson Home Furnishings • Jones Lumber Company and today’s job market,” he said. companies, as well as the Chamber of Commerce, The Design Center During the 2014-15 school year, Chester County have afforded FHU students.” • La Di Da High School was the recipient of the first Pathways A new library—the Hope Barber Shull Academic • LaVon’s Timeless Treasures • Merle Norman Cosmetics & Gifts to Prosperity Grant through the Southwest Tennessee Resource Center, an addition to the Loden-Daniel Li- • Ponytails Salon & Pink Paisley Development District. “With that grant award, the brary-- opened on February 1 and a ribbon cutting is Boutique high school included career and technical course- planned on April 8. “It will be the new showplace on • Radio Shack work that taught computer programming or coding,” campus,” said Dawn Bramblett, a graduate of FHU. • Simmons Lumber Company • Southern Chic Spatique stated Supt. Kilzer. “The grant funds were used to More good news at FHU: In December more • Stillwaters Farm—The Silo purchase computer hardware and software that sup- than 100 students received diplomas, including the • Sweetlips Greenhouse ported this course of study. Several students have university’s first doctoral degrees from The College • West TN Home Decorating been recruited to take this course of study and cur- of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Community Profile: Community WHERE TO EAT rently in the second year of the coursework being of- • American Pie Café fered, the program represents one of the more HENDERSON IS FIRST GIG CITY IN WEST TN • Bell’s Drive-In popular choices.” Soon signs will go up in Henderson proclaiming • Bill’s BBQ Supt. Kilzer added that in downtown Henderson • Chow Wagon Henderson at the “First Gig City in West Tennessee!” • Dairy Queen (new) a couple of businesses are gainfully employing indi- Aeneas Internet and Telephone selected Hender- • El Ranchito viduals with the skill sets being taught in this pro- son to be its first “Gig City” and is investing in Hen- • Hilton’s Jacks Creek BBQ gram of study. Students enrolled in the coursework derson’s potential. Henderson was chosen because • KC’s Coffee House • Liz’s BBQ realize the “relevance” of their study as the content the Chester County High School system as well as • Los Portales taught is very applicable for the job market and may Freed-Hardeman University provide an outstanding • Siler’s Old Time BBQ (Jacks lead to a very profitable future for these students. Ex- young workforce and a budding entrepreneurial en- Creek) panding these relevant programs of study with work- vironment. In addition, the city and county provide • Snookum’s Steakhouse • Sweetlips Store (Sweetlips) based learning opportunities allow students to outstanding leadership, and the business commu- • Sweetly Ever After intern with various businesses or industries that ap- nity there embraces this technology as a catalyst for • The Cattleman’s Restaurant peal to their interests. The Chester County High change and job creation. (Enville) • The Twisted Pig (new) School effort to “engage students to practice produc- Construction of the Henderson FTTX network • US Donuts tive citizenship” is perpetuated by instilling in them began in the spring of 2015. This network is the only • Whisker’s Catfish House a strong work ethic with necessary skills to ensure one of its kind in West Tennessee and only the sec- WHERE TO STAY that “career opportunities” are a reality and not just ond in the state of Tennessee. a hope. • Americana Inn “It has been exciting and fun to watch Hender- • Chickasaw Chalet “I am very proud of the work currently being son and Chester County grow with Aeneas Internet • Chickasaw State Park done with this program of study at CCHS and very & Telephone’s Gigabit fiber,” said Jonathan Harlan, • The Cottage at Stillwaters Farm appreciative of the funding through the Pathways to CEO of Aeneas Internet & Telephone. “2015 was a AREA ATTRACTIONS Prosperity grant with SWTDD,” said Supt. Kilzer. great year for us as Henderson has enthusiastically • Bells Drive-In More information may be learned at the website: embraced Aeneas Gigabit fiber. 2016 promises even • Castle Pines-Chestershire Castle www.findapathway.com more growth for both Henderson and Aeneas. It has (Luray) been observed that Aeneas’ entrepreneurial business • Chester County Courthouse • Chickasaw Golf Course FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY culture matches Henderson’s and that unlike Jack- • Chickasaw State Park & Riding Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) is not only son, TN, Henderson’s Gigabit fiber is 100% taxpay- Stable • Civil War Marker, Front Street • Duck’s Market WHAT TO KNOW • Freed-Hardeman University & Roland Historical Room Henderson is a 20-minute drive from downtown ecutive Director of the Henderson/Chester • Gator Speedway Jackson. Directions from Jackson: Go south on County Chamber of Commerce is Emily Johnson. • Goodman Ranch Highway 45, which will lead you to Highway 100 Address: 590 East Main Street or P.O. Box 1976 • Historic Front and Main Streets • Sweetlips Store & Greenhouse or Main Street in Henderson. Take a left onto Henderson, TN 38340 • Stillwaters Farm Highway 100/Main Street and travel east two Phone: (731) 989-5222 blocks or approximately 1/2 mile. The Henderson- Website: www.chestercountychamber.com NOTE: All businesses and Chester County Chamber of Commerce is located Email: [email protected] attractions are in Henderson across from Chester County High School. The Ex- Facebook: HendersonChesterChamber unless otherwise noted. 116 • ing private sector and has not required one cent of government money Day Software and moved across the street to a building that has been at- Community Profile: or financing.” tractively renovated, complete with a fireplace, with space to grow. Aeneas Internet & Telephone “has a history of firsts in Tennessee,” said Harlan. He stated that in 1996 Aeneas was the first to offer internet HISTORICAL PROFILE: CHESTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE access in rural West Tennessee, first to offer broadband, first to become When Henderson became the county seat of Chester County in a Tennessee owned and operated competitive local telephone carrier, 1882, there was a boom period of growth. A Courthouse and jail were first to offer voice over IP, and now first Gigabit broadband provider in constructed on land obtained from Dr. A.J. Crook and family. West Tennessee.” Harland said that “Aeneas remains on the cutting edge According to Bobby Barnes, Chester County Historian, Miss Hattie with its large service offering including internet security, off site cloud Duckworth, a representative of the Crook family, offered Dr. Crook’s data storage, local network support and other valuable IT offerings. Ae- residence and grounds that included a large brick house, a stable and neas is proud of our ownership and employee roots in West Tennessee four acres of land for $3,000. The county agreed to pay Miss Duckworth and its customer service, and serving the needs unmet by the big, face- $1,000 a year at 6 percent interest for 3 years. This became the first less electric utility and corporate broadband providers. The customer re- Courthouse, but it burned in 1891 as did a second Courthouse in 1913. Henderson & Chester Co. mains first with Aeneas, and Henderson is a great example of that!” There was a third Courthouse that also burned. Hubert Thomas McGee, a native of Henderson, drew the plans for ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRT IN HENDERSON the present Courthouse and for the Henderson High School, Freed- The January 2016 issue of “The Tennessee Magazine” profiles 8th Hardeman College (now University) and dormitories in Henderson and Day Software in Henderson, pioneers of small-town high-tech. It is for several fine local residences. The present Courthouse, which faces quite a success story. Dave Loschinskey, whom I interviewed several Main Street, was built in 1914. It has been nominated as an historic years ago when he was a one-person office at his home near Memphis building to be included in the National Register of Historic Places. but was looking for an office in Henderson, would be a perfect fit in Sil- “The exterior and interior of the present Courthouse may be seen in icon Valley. the first scene in the first of three movies of ‘Walking Tall,’ said Tina Instead, Loschinskey built a software company in Henderson, Ten- Stewart, curator of the Buford Pusser House and Museum in Adamsville, nessee that has grown from one employee to 23 software developers. TN. Companies needing custom software typically have two options: In addition, the Courthouse is the backdrop for the annual Chester expensive consultants from Atlanta, Chicago or New York or inexpen- County Barbeque Festival which is held in September and attracts sev- sive developers in Pakistan, India or China. eral thousand people. “What we are doing here in Henderson is creating another option,” says Loschinskey. “We share similar time zones, languages and cultures HISTORY OF HENDERSON & CHESTER COUNTY with our clients, but our operating expenses are much lower than other At the time of the Civil War, Henderson was a stop on the Mobile & U.S.-based providers. It allows us to create innovative solutions at cost- Ohio railroad line. First called Dayton and later named Henderson Sta- effective prices.” tion, the village consisted of houses and stores in a line facing the Loscinshkey is an advocate of rural America, quick to mention the tracks. After the fall of Fort Donelson in February 1862, Gov. Isham G. benefits of lower taxes, inexpensive real estate and little traffic. 8th Day Harris ordered Confederate militia from the counties of Henry, Weakley, has been successful in finding the talent it needs in Henderson. The de- Gibson, Carroll, Benton, Decatur, Hardin, McNairy, Hardeman and velopers at 8th Day chose Henderson to grow its domestic sourcing Madison “to rendezvous at Henderson Station.” The little town was business, writing code for programs used in hospitals and medical re- never the same after that event. search. Confederate Col. Benjamin J. Lea, 52nd Tennessee Infantry, estab- lished his headquarters at Henderson Station and dispatched scouting BRAMBLETT GROUP parties during February and March 1826. Gen. Braxton Bragg also or- When you mention Henderson to almost anyone in West Ten- dered new companies to muster at Henderson Station. nessee, Jason and Dawn Bramblett’s names immediately come to mind. After the April 1862 Battle of Shiloh, Union troops controlled the The Brambletts opened their public relations, marketing and advertis- town in November; however, Confederate Assistant Quartermaster A.B. ing firm in 2006 and each year they gain new clients. They epitomize Crook, with 400 troopers of the 18th Tennessee Cavalry, surprised the the entrepreneurial spirit and are strong community and West Ten- Union garrison, put the depot to the torch, and burned 74 bales of cot- nessee activists. It would never occur to me to visit Henderson and not ton. The raiders also set fire to a railroad bridge, but “certain ladies from contact the Brambletts. They are high on my list of go-to people in the town” turned out with buckets and by their exertions saved it.” Henderson. Dawn and Jason are major cheerleaders for Henderson. Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant then ordered that “the names of these They are always helpful and accommodating, and they never stop pro- ladies be enrolled and directed that they be protected in their property moting their community of Henderson. and the quiet of their homes, and also that rations be issued to them Recently they relinquished their office space on Main Street to 8th from time to time free of charge.

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FEBRUARY 2016 • 117 Henderson remained under Union occupation for the remainder of the war. Note: The above text is on the Civil War marker on historic Front Street in downtown Henderson. This marker is listed in the Civil CHESTER COUNTY BANK War Trails brochure. On March 1, 1879, Chester County was carved from sections of Mc- 224 West Main Street Nairy, Hardeman, Madison, and Henderson counties by an enabling act of the Tennessee Legislature. On Sept. 6, 1879, an overwhelming major- Henderson, Tennessee ity of voters created Chester County. The original proposed name of the 731.989.4684 county was Wisdom, but Chester County was chosen and named for Col. R.I. Chester, a state legislator from Jackson, Tennessee. www.chestercountybanktn.com On March 11, 1901, Henderson with a population of 1,000 was in- corporated by an act of the Tennessee Legislature. Member

INCORPORATED TOWNS IN CHESTER COUNTY (pop: 17, 132) Hometown Bank for Hometown People. There are four incorporated towns in Chester County: Enville (pop: Henderson & Chester Co. Henderson & Chester 189), Henderson (pop: 6,309), Milledgeville (pop: 265), and Silerton (pop: 111).

“Our World, Our Company. Let Us Work for FAMOUS FOLKS Our Own & Everyone’s Prosperity.” Famous folks from Henderson and Chester County are numerous. The list includes the following notables: Eddy Arnold, country music legend; Jim Clayton of Finger, founder of Clayton Mobile Homes, the nation’s top producer and retailer of manufactured housing; Sue Shel- ton White of Henderson who became one of the leaders of the Women’s Right to Vote Movement in the early 1900s, and she later helped to design the U.S. Social Security System under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt; Hubert Thomas McGee of Jacks Creek, best

Community Profile: Community known for his architectural masterpiece—Memphis’ Pink Palace Mu- seum—and designer of 13 buildings in Chester County, including seven on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University, the County Courthouse, the N.B. Hardeman House; and several private residences. Other notables from Henderson include Robby Novak, better known by the nickname Kid President; Jack H. Boone of Henderson, a pulp fiction writer; Blake Hopper, banjo player and comedian; and Jimmy Melton, one of the youngest performers to appear on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Nicholas Brodie Hardeman of Milledgeville was Chester County’s most famous educator and horseman. Special appreciation to Mayor Bobby King, mayor of Henderson; Mayor Dwain Seaton, mayor of Chester County; Katy Holmsley of the Henderson/Chester County Chamber of Commerce; Jo Matherne, Project Manager, Southwest Region, Project Tennessee; Troy Kilzer, Superintendent of Chester County Schools; Bobbie Barnes, Chester County Historian; Nancy Canada, Chester Co. Library and Dawn and Jason Bramblett, owners of the Bramblett Group, a marketing, advertising and public relations firm in Henderson, and their capable staff, for their countless hours of re- search, photographs, and assistance with this Community Profile.

HENDERSON & CHESTER COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1121 Industrial Drive • Henderson, TN 38340 FEBRUARY 7-11: FHU’s SEPTEMBER 23-24: Chester Bible Lectureship Series County BBQ Festival MARCH 1: Henderson/ NOVEMBER 4-5: Henderson Chester Co. Chamber of Hee Haw Hootenanny Commerce Membership & Awards Banquet NOVEMBER 11-12: FHU’s Homecoming MARCH-SEPTEMBER: Third Thursdays: Arts in the Alley, DECEMBER 1: Henderson Henderson Downtown Park Christmas Parade APRIL 8-9: FHU’s Annual DECEMBER 2: FHU’s Annual Makin’ Music Show Benefit Dinner APRIL 22: Chamber of DECEMBER 9-10: Lighting at Commerce Golf Tournament Chickasaw State Park APRIL 27: Ladies Lunch/Fashion Show for Imagination Library Providing Insurance and Financial Services 118 • Community Profile: VIP • Freed-Hardeman University FHU BENEFIT DINNER with Dr. Kent Brantly

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r. Kent Brantly, medical missionary and Ebola Henderson & Chester Co. Dsurvivor, spoke at Freed-Hardeman University’s 51st annual benefit dinner Dec. 4 in Loyd Au- ditorium. The event, which generates funds for scholarships, is typically the state’s largest single night fundraiser. For Patsy Loden, Dr. James & Jennifer Thomas with FHU Students the 15th consecutive year, the dinner raised in excess of $1 million for scholarships at FHU. Brantly, who served as a medical missionary at ELWA Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia, last year found himself fighting on the front lines of the battle against the deadliest Ebola outbreak ever to occur. In early July 2014 Samaritan’s Purse, the organization for which Brantly worked, took over responsibility for the clinical care of Ebola patients for the entire nation of Liberia. He was appointed medical director for what would be- come the only Ebola treatment unit in all of southern Liberia. After Brantly was diagnosed with Ebola July 26, he became the first person in the world to receive the ex- perimental drug Zmapp and the first person with Ebola to be treated in the United States when he was evacu- Casey & Cindy Palmer Dr. Kent Brantly & Dr. E. Claude Gardner ated to Emory University Hospital. Brantly, a graduate of Abilene Christian University and Indiana University School of Medicine, is currently the medical missions advisor for Samaritan’s Purse. He and his wife, Amber, along with their two children, now live in Texas. The Brantlys’ book, “Called for Life,” was released in July of 2015. “We believe Dr. Brantly inspired our students and guests, and he has exemplified servant leadership,” said FHU President Dr. Joe Wiley. The evening’s program featured an interview of Brantly conducted by Jackson’s Steve Bowers, an FHU alumnus and the media manager at Jackson Energy Au- thority and a talk show host at 101.5 FM WNWS News Talk Radio. FHU’s University Chorale, directed by Dr. Gary McKnight, entertained prior to the interview. Hollie Porter, Samantha Van Cleve, Kaitlyn Crews, Colleen Hughes, Lucas Russo, Shelby Coleman, Landon Holloway, Courtney Baumberger, Brandon Gosselin, Madi Huggins & Rachel Roberts

Dr. Kent Brantly & FHU Students Tyler & Elizabeth Sells FEBRUARY 2016 • 119 WHAT RESIDENTS LOVE ABOUT HENDERSON & CHESTER COUNTY “Creating an environment that within this community. We are allows businesses to thrive is a so blessed that our lives and priority in Henderson. Whether daily routines all take place businesses are starting up or within this small community. continuing to grow, we want to This place is filled with some of support their work. We have the most amazing individuals several factors that make Hen- who give of their time and tal- derson stand out — Aeneas’s ents to make our city and Gigabit fiber, a strong public county prosper through the school system, training through good times, but we also know the Tennessee Technology Cen- how to pull together during the ter, Freed-Hardeman Univer- hard times as well.” sity’s bachelor’s, master’s and —EDWARD & TIFFANY JONES

Henderson & Chester Co. Henderson & Chester doctoral programs and a strong Owners of E&T Contracting, LLC Chamber of Commerce.” —MAYOR BOBBY W. KING “Henderson is home. I moved Mayor of Henderson away a couple of times. I lived in Jackson for about a year and “Our people make the differ- Indiana for a year. There is ence. Their skills, work ethic nothing like Henderson. It is an and drive help create a strong oasis in the middle of chaos. I 2016 Chevrolet Silverado work force in Chester County. have never witnessed a com- This isn’t just a good place to munity that is more caring and work, though; Chester County more strongly knit together. I is also a great place to live. Our volunteer for Relay for Life and citizens’ willingness to help the RAM (Remote Area Med- neighbors is a big part of what ical) Clinic. We have many won- Community Profile: Community makes our community special.” derful volunteers on the boards —MAYOR DWAIN SEATON of our organizations. Our little Mayor of Chester County town has so many special peo- ple and places like the Bram- “Chester County and the City blett Group, 8th Day Software, of Henderson provide a wel- the beautiful Gene Record Park, coming environment for busi- the downtown Wi-Fi Park, Ae- nesses, individuals and families neas Gigabit Fiber and so many to live, work, play and thrive. great things that are coming to Thanks to a positive business our city. There is no place I’d and industrial environment, we rather be. The way our commu- have experienced some of the nity is continuously growing lowest unemployment rates in and improving, I can’t wait to West Tennessee along with see what it will be like when my 2016 Chevrolet Camero many of our local industries ex- kids grow up in Henderson. “ panding. We are so proud of —KISHIA HARRIS the fact that in the City of Hen- Office Manager/Events Planner, derson an individual can go Exchange Club Carl Perkins from Pre-K to receiving his PhD Center for the Prevention of all without leaving Main Street. Child Abuse in Henderson The great city parks and Chick- asaw State Park provide excel- "My family moved to Chester lent areas for individuals and County almost 13 years ago families to spend time together from Memphis. Chester as they take a break from their County's reputation for very hectic lives.” being a family-oriented com- —MARK A. BARBER munity as well as having an President, Henderson/Chester amazing school system has Co. Chamber of Commerce & proved to be true. My daughter, Dir. of Operations for Quinco Lillie, attends Chester County Mental Health Ctr. in Bolivar, TN Junior High School and my son, Taylor, goes to Chester County “We love all that the City of Middle School. We are very in- Henderson and Chester County volved at Faith Baptist Church 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ have to offer. This is not only and love our church family the place our family lives, but it there. Chester County is a com- Serving West Tennessee since 1972 is also the home of our com- munity that always pulls to- 1145 Highway 45 North • Henderson, TN 38340 pany, E&T Contracting, LLC. gether to help others. I'm Our children are privileged to always proud to say I am from 731.989.4632 • 800.235.7869 be a part of our outstanding this county." school system. We also worship —SUZANNE MCCARVER www.loftonchevy.com here, shop here and are in- Resident of Chester County volved in many volunteer roles and Community Activist

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