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Early projections predict 2.8 percent tax increase for KCSD residents

Superintendent addresses new immigration enforcement policies in schools

By Chris Barber Contributing Writer

Mike Finnegan displayed a 2025-26 projected operating budget diagram of $107.2 million compared with the 2024-25 budget of $104.2 million.

The millage rate will likewise increase 2.8 percent from 33.6498 mills to 34.5924 mills. A mill is a tax of $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

The average taxpayer who last year paid $6,168 will owe $6,340 this year – an increase of $173.

Finnegan said, “We will work all year to try to bring that down.”

Historically, he said, he and the administration have been successful in lowering the original number somewhat.

The final vote to approve the budget for the next school year will be at the June meeting.

In other business, Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders reported on the district’s response to a recently altered federal policy that permits immigration officers to enter “sensitive” facilities to arrest undocumented residents in churches, hospitals, domestic violence protec-

tion shelters and schools.

Kennett Consolidated School District has a 44 percent population of students who identify as Mexican. A school district’s records would not identify whether they are documented or undocumented.

Rizzo Saunders recently issued a letter to the public

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Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders assured the community that she is adamant about keeping all students safe.

‘We think this conversation is an opportunity to think critically and creatively about our role in ensuring community resilience’

Area leaders share agendas, ideas

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Note: The names of those in attendance at this community meeting and their agencies have been rescinded from this news story in order to protect their identity and respect the confidentiality of their respective affiliations.

A Zoom meeting on Feb. 5 brought together 30 representatives from county and state non-profit agencies, educators, immigration attorneys, faith leaders and volunteers for a 90-minute session that discussed how the county will prepare for a likely intervention from Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) officials as part of a nationwide mass deportation effort to remove undocumented citizens from the U.S.

Moderated by the head of a local non-profit organization, the meeting was intended to establish and strengthen the wall of support, service and information currently being implemented to assist the individuals and families who are at risk of being deported.

“Given the potential for incidents that will affect our area, our agencies or our schools, we believe it is prudent to proactively organize

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crisis response meeting

a conversation addressing this possibility, and we hope that when we come together that this discussion will allow us to evaluate how such events could impact the community we serve, our customer bases and the overall services we provide to the community,” the community leader said.

Know rights and make a plan

The key tenor of the meeting focused on informing undocumented residents of their personal and civic rights. A representative from a State Senator’s office shared immigration resources provided by the Pa. House of Representatives – in English and Spanish –that provided an extensive list of contact information for those seeking assistance, as well as a “Know Your Rights” package.

She said that her office continues to be in contact with federal representatives as well as support local agencies whose clients may be subject to encounters with immigration authorities.

These documents, she said, help encourage families to know their rights and make a family plan, “to understand how we do and what we do as a family, what happens when we

get separated from our children, and who will be that aunt or uncle who can be the legal guardian of that

child.” A community advocate and volunteer said that an immigration attorney

informed her that it is

cial for at-risk families to collate their documents in

‘Love is as love does’: Six people,

By Gabbie Burton Contributing Writer

Telling the story of love is an impossible task. Anyone who knows love knows its’ inherent uniqueness; that no two loves are ever the same. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, here are four stories about love, told from the standpoints of singlehood, coupledom, married life and widowhood, experienced by six people who live and love as we do.

Kaliyah Greene: ‘It never feels like I’m alone’ When 21-year-old Greene

was asked about her last relationship she replied, “Do ‘situationships’ count?”

A great question that’s top of mind for the Lincoln University senior and seemingly all college students everywhere. For those who aren’t familiar, a situationship is sort of a relationship except without the definite labels, rules and clarity.

“Situationships, in my terms, are when you’re with somebody but not with somebody. You both equally find each other attractive, or like each other, but one or both say, ‘Oh, but I’m not ready for a relation-

ship,’” Greene explained. “At first, it’s a will they won’t they, but then it turns into a really toxic, ‘Why won’t you?’ situation and then it just ends up not good for anybody.”

Greene shared that she feels the rise of situationships are due in part to a fear of commitment in modern dating. In an effort to avoid the pain that may come with love and monogamy, they run from it, which only ends in a different pain.

Greene, who identifies as queer, shared that situationships and hookup culture are prevalent on the LU dat-

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Dennis and Donna Melton

connection. “I’m a hopeless romantic,” she said. “I’m friends

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Continued from Page 1A saying that she has met with her staff to deal with any eventuality in that situation and that protecting the safety of the students is utmost in their priorities.

“We want to make sure school is a stable community for all students,” Rizzo Saunders said.

The students are protected by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act,

which means that the students’ information cannot be given out, she said. Staff is also forbidden to share that information with officers who inquire to obtain student status. The school will follow long-established protocols with requiring identification and appropriateness for visitors as well.

Meanwhile, she added, “We will follow any legally required action,” including the requiring presentation

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of a judicial warrant by those who seek enforcement entrance into the schools.

Rizzo Saunders also reported that she has established subcommittees to explore, respond to and establish procedures based on the information she obtained from interviewing stakeholders in the first two months of her arrival as superintendent of KCSD.

The subcommittees are addressing six key areas: curriculum, technology,

student support, facilities, human resources and continue to explore information, communication.

They will continue to explore information, identify areas that need further exploration and “effectively communicate key data to the broader community.”

The board unanimously approved updates in the policies of child abuse and bullying.

If the superintendent or a designee observes a case of

suspected child abuse, that observer will inform a law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction of the school’s property.

The policy on bullying prohibits any bullying by students. This includes cyber bullying.

Dean Ivory, the supervisor of innovative programs, has established a leadership academy for students. The purpose of the program is to connect students with hands-on learning that will

enhance their future work and lives. Several students spoke to the board about their support of the program and how they had learned significant skills by participating in and working with actual businesses and professionals, including those in construction and teaching.

Ivory said it is important to him to start with hands-on education at the elementary school level and follow that through all the school years.

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the event of being detained, including passports, contact information for family members and friends and emergency information that can be shared with schools.

The chief executive officer said that while many of the agencies currently have established crisis plans, the key conundrum that faces nearly all of them is finding ways to house the children of detained parents. While it would require action by its board to do so, the superintendent of one school district said that the district can arrange an emergency shelter for the children of detained parents. She recommended, however, that these students would be safer if they could be connected to temporary guardians.

“If we do out them in a school where ICE now can go, then we could set up a situation where students would be picked up very

quickly,” she said. “I want to make sure that we understand the risks associated with that.”

Although his consulate does not have the space to house these children, “We can look in our data base in our systems to find emergency contacts from those people and locate a family member so that they won’t go into the system,” said a spokesperson for protection and legal affairs for a Philadelphia-based agency.

“In extreme cases, we have resources and can definitely help bring the minor back to [the nation of origin] if that is the parents’ wish, and if the child is very young, we will fly with them to assure that they arrive safe and sound to their families.”

He said that every undocumented citizen who is detained has the right to have the consulate notified of an individual’s detention.

“Once we are notified, we immediately put all of our resources into action, whether it is legal, representation or if the family needs any

type of assistance,” said the spokesperson, who shared that the consulate also has connective links to other resources and representation designed to assist every detainee. “Unfortunately, these [deportations] are moving very fast, so we need to move faster than the authorities to get [people] the help that they need.”

The spokesperson said that in cooperation with the American Mushroom Institute, the agency will be visiting local mushroom growing facilities to speak with the employees about their civic rights if they are approached by an ICE official.

One local leader expressed concern for several members of the local community not attending school or going to work, out of fear of their being detained by ICE officials. She said that her agency has been encouraging students to attend school or face the risk of having to report to court. She said the agency recently hosted a non-violent protest

in Kennett Square Borough that expressed support for the local Hispanic community and drew more than 200 residents.

‘Ensuring community resilience’

Local houses of faith are anticipated to serve as sanctuary spaces for displaced residents in the area.

One faith leader said her church is personally committed to help, as are other faith-based organizations throughout the county. Another faith leader said that members of his congregation are volunteering to do food shopping for local families who worship at the church.

“While there is a challenge, we’re trying to put together the corporate way to engage but also try to figure out how as individuals we can be of some help to some of these families,” he said.

One community leader expressed an interest in establishing a communi-

cations strategy that will connect these agencies together in an information pipeline, while an agency member told the group that she has received several inquiries from local residents who are interested in making donations to support agencies. She was informed that it will be crucial for the community to serve as volunteers to inform residents of their legal rights.

“We think this conversa-

Avon Grove School Board meeting covers a wide agenda

tion is an opportunity to think critically and creatively about our role in ensuring community resilience,” one leader said of the meeting’s intention. “It’s also a chance to reaffirm our commitment to the people we serve.”

A follow-up online meeting is scheduled to be held in the coming weeks.

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

By Colleen Cochran Contributing Writer

Following a presentation by students involved in the creation of a makerspace at Avon Grove High School, the Avon Grove School Board members dove into official board business at a recent meeting that began with committee reports. Herman Engel, chairperson of the Education Committee, announced that new earth and space science textbooks have been adopted for the 2025-26 school year and that the Avon Grove High School Course Selection Guide has been updated, with input contributed by students and families. He also announced that the Early Childhood Learning Lab, a tuition-based preschool that will utilize high school students as teachers, thus enabling those students to work toward careers in early education, will be open in Sept. 2025.

Operations Committee

Chairperson Mike Woodin reported updates on longrange operations plans. The district is responsible

to replace the roof at the Fred S. Engle building, a facility the Chester County Intermediate Unit rents, and the projected cost is estimated at $2.2 million.

A data-wiring project is underway at Penn London Elementary. The district will cover 50 percent of the costs and E-Rate program funds, a program under the direction of the FCC, will cover the other 50 percent. It was also announced that the installation of a new turf field at Avon Grove High School has been completed.

Dorothy Linn, Ed.D., president of the Avon Grove School Board and chairperson of the Committee of the Whole, provided an update on the work of strategic initiative action teams. The teams, comprised of parents, guardians, faculty, and district community members, are working to create a comprehensive plan that outlines the district’s beneficial programs for students that will be submitted, as required, to the Pennsylvania Department of Education on March 28. The Profile of a Future Ready Avon Grove Graduate

Action Team continues to outline skills students are expected to master by graduation, including core academic knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and communication and collaboration skills.

The Future of Learning Action Team is working to foster new approaches to pedagogy, technology integration, and personalized learning. The Connected, Accepted, and Valued team dedicates its efforts to fostering safe, inclusive spaces.

The Health and Advocacy Action team is focused on providing evidence-based, targeted support for students in need.

The Systems Improvement Action Team is working to improve operational conditions to support student growth, and the Work Force Development Team continues to establish practices that maximize workforce recruitment and retention.

During the budget portion of the Committee of the Whole meeting, Dan Carsley, the district’s director of business administration/CFO, reviewed the 2024-25 budget. He announced that local and state revenues are performing above budget

projections. State revenues are particularly high due to an increase in the Ready to Learn block grant.

In his 2025-26 preliminary budget report, he stated the proposed budget expenditures total $121,493,482, incorporating a 3 percent tax increase. Use of the fund balance is at $8,620,720, and rising personnel costs are driving most of the budget increase and particular challenges are being presented by rising medical insurance costs.

The report of the Legislative Committee, a committee that meets at the Chester County Intermediate Unit and is made up of school board members from throughout the county, was delivered by Chairperson Bill Wood. He described some of the legislative happenings that committee members are closely watching.

Wood said the Legislative Committee is following state bills that were introduced to mandate cursive writing, require schools to institute Pre-K programs, and expand penalties for anyone who knowingly and falsely reports a terroristic threat to a school.

He said the state senate

has indicated its top priority is to institute some sort of school choice or voucher program and the state house has introduced a constitutional amendment which would require all public funds to essentially follow students to the schools of their choice.

Bonnie Wolff, chairperson of the Personnel Committee read two resolutions of tribute in honor of two women who played important roles in Avon Grove School District and in the lives of its students. The first was a tribute to Christine Stourgeon, who served the district in non-instructional capacities as a substitute, cafeteria worker, cook, and avid supporter of the Avon Grove schools’ sports and activities organizations. The second tribute was dedicated to Dr. Olivia Spencer, who served Avon Grove School District from 1998-2006 and had held the position of assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.

Both resolutions of tribute are now included in the official records of the school board, and sealed copies shall be furnished by the appropriate officers to honorees’ families as a mark of board members’ sympathy and respect.

In her report, Acting Superintendent Nicole Harvey announced that January marked a time of recognition of the Avon Grove School District board members. She lauded the nine members for the countless hours they spend communicating with the community, participating in meetings, and preparing to make complex

decisions, all for no monetary compensation. Dr. Harvey said, “Their compensation comes in the form of seeing that the results of their efforts have a positive impact on learners.” She went on to give speeches to recognize each board member separately, and these members included Mike Woodin, Ruchira Singh, and Dr. Dorothy Linn from Region 1, Rick Dumont, Nick Taylor, and Ken Roark from Region II, and Herman Engel, Bill Wood, and Bonnie Wolff from Region III. Dr. Harvey also recognized the two student board members, Abigail Hood, a senior, and Erin Harrington, a junior. Gifts for the board members were made by students at the high school’s applied engineering lab.

During the two public comment sections of the meeting, community speakers implored Avon Grove School Board directors to provide policy in writing to parents, guardians, and students within district schools that reflects President Trump’s recent executive order “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.”

This action states in part that “federal employees shall enforce laws governing sexbased rights, protections, opportunities, and accommodations to protect men and women as biologically distinct sexes.” Those speakers wanted assurance that board members would protect the sanctity of single-sex bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports teams.

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

A Feb. 5 Zoom meeting brought together 30 representatives from county and state non-profit agencies, educators, immigration attorneys, faith leaders and volunteers to discuss how communities can inform and protect undocumented residents from Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) officials.

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with a lot of couples, and the way that they look at each other, the way that they are around each other, it’s like their little happiness bubble and I want that.”

Greene shared that she’s been in love three times in the past, and although she may be single now, she doesn’t feel any shortage of love in her life.

“Cultivating the relationship that I have with my mom has been like almost everything to me, like she’s my best friend and my closest confidant,” she said. “My friends are really there for me constantly and it never feels like I’m alone because if I’m ever going through something or need a shoulder to cry on, there’s always a friend there in my vicinity.”

Rachel and Mya: ‘I feel very safe with this person’

Rachel Peak and Mya Saltysiak began dating three-and-a-half years ago, and in typically Gen Z fashion, the relationship began over Snapchat.

“I just told her she looked pretty,” Peak said, before asking her on a date.

The pair originally met while Peak was a freshman and Saltysiak was a sophomore in health class at Oxford Area High School. They were “acquaintances” through high school but didn’t get together until the pair was in college -Saltysiak at West Chester University and Peak at Shippensburg University.

Beginning a new relationship at 18 and 20 as a long-distance couple (Peak lives in Greencastle, Pa. and Salysiak in Oxford) was intimidating, but they both knew there was something special happening that they wanted to protect.

“I remember a month into Rachel and I dating,” Saltysiak said. “I was in the living room with my mom, and I started sobbing to her. Statistically, relationships that start this young don’t always last and I was terrified of the potential of us breaking up and we had only been dating for a month and then I thought, ‘Oh, it's probably something very real.’”

Those initial feelings of love were new and overwhelming for the couple but quickly became unavoidable.

“I think it was a gradual developing of a connection, the feeling of, ‘I feel very safe with this person, and I feel very myself,’” Peak said. “I hate to be that person who says, ‘When you know, you know,’ but I had a visceral reaction that I felt in my stomach and chest.”

In addition to sharing their story of love, the couple also opened up about the fears they have as a queer couple.

“We’ve had a lot of talks about fears that we have in our present political climate, so that’s a struggle for us,” said Saltysiak. “If they want to outlaw gay marriage, would it be better to get married before that happens? Or would that put a target on our back and make us more vulnerable?”

Peak described feelings of anger and exhaustion that she has to fear for their safety in public.

“Mya will often reach for my hand and I’ll hold it for two seconds and then I’ll see somebody come out of a building, and I don’t get to perceive this person

before they are approaching us, so I will drop [her hand] because, I don’t know ,” Peak said. “I would just love to know what it’s like to be in the brain of somebody who doesn’t have to be constantly worrying about being hate-crimed or just perceived in a bad way all the time, because it’s exhausting.”

While the added fears of dating as a queer couple certainly weigh heavy, the couple doesn’t let it overrun their joy and love for each other. Eventually, they plan to move in together in the Oxford area, beginning an engagement and committing to not “living in fear.”

“I think it’s very important to recognize all the work that our queer elders have done for us and furthered the movement,” Peak said. “They didn’t do all that work for nothing, and I think that we will survive whatever happens.”

Jessie and Soren: Handwritten letters

For Jessie Mooberry and Soren Rubin, their relationship has always been uniquely on their own terms. From friends, spouses, business partners and now parents, the couple has always been doing things their way and succeeding at it.

The 33-year-old couple owns Farmer and Co., a bakery and cafe in Unionville which opened in 2021 out of a desire to create a “community meeting place” in Mooberry’s hometown. Their love story, however, extends way back to high school at George School in Bucks County.

Mooberry friend zoned Rubin for nearly a decade, including attending prom together as “just friends,” until about seven years ago when the couple reconnected.

“It was very romantic,” Mooberry said. “It was at a train station in Philadelphia, and we had coffee, and I think that we both quickly knew that it was becoming serious, but during a time of electrified, digital dating, we didn’t want our relationship to be digital, so we started sending each other hand-written letters.”

“We met in our late twenties, and we just arrived at a place of, ‘Okay, this either is going to be the thing or it’s not so let’s try and give it a go,’ and we were both just all in from the beginning,” Rubin said. Their strategy worked. As to how they recognized it was love, “you just know it when you know it,” Rubin explained. He moved to join Mooberry in San Francisco where she was living at the time, and they remained there for five years before returning home and getting married in 2020. The couple now have a one-year-old

daughter and shared the importance of maintaining a romantic relationship even with the added chaos of raising a child.

“The challenge is that to have a strong marriage,” Rubin said. “you have to give time and energy to it to continue to build it and when you have a child, you have no time, and you have no energy. Carving out magical additional time and energy to focus on your marriage is a challenge. I think it can be done if you’re intentional about it, but it doesn’t come naturally.”

The couple emphasized the work needed to maintain any relationship and recognized the fear that comes with being completely vulnerable with another person. That intentional effort on their relationship is what gives them the support they need to maintain a happy, full life together.

“I feel just so gifted to have a partner who gives me the space to grow myself and change,” Mooberry said. “I try to reciprocate that, but I think that we all change so much as we move through life and to have a partner who can approach those changes with patience and curiosity, I think, is really important.”

Donna Melton: ‘…because you never stop missing them’

Donna and Dennis Melton began dating in 1981 and married three years later. The couple spent 31 years married together, which Donna credits to two major characteristics of their relationship. The first, was simply described as being, “unconditional.”

“You have to live it to get it,” Donna said. “We both were committed to being part of something bigger than ourselves.”

The second is separate interests, and intangible that Donna feels saved her after unexpectedly losing Dennis – an architect, musician and community organizer – in May of 2021.

“I had this epiphany, ‘If I let Dennis do what makes him happy which was making music, then I had to figure out what made me happy, and then we can come back together and

share that growth,” Donna explained. “I will never stop missing Dennis, but by being able to pursue my own things and stand on my own feet, I’ve been able to take on challenges.”

While Donna’s independent pursuits, including watercolor painting and supporting the Kennett Square community have been an immeasurable help through her grief, she also shared feelings of premonition leading up to his death that she is now grateful for.

“About six months or so before he died, I had insomnia,” she said. “I was one of those people who would get up and play crossword puzzles or something and then crawl back into bed and just hold his hand.

“There was a voice in my head telling me, ‘Pay attention and do this now because you won't always have this.’ It was one of the best gifts that the universe has ever given me.”

Although Donna feels lucky for the special last moments with her husband and the coping mechanisms she has developed, she also opened up on how difficult the experience of losing a partner always is.

“The grief journey is never an easy one,” she said. “It is like being on a really roiling sea and you never get over it but you need to manage it. The way that it comes back and hits you from time to time without any warning is what you learn to manage, because you never stop missing them.”

While in their relationship, Donna and Dennis shared their love through music, cooking, community service, quality time together and raising their son, Michael, but when the

partner you once directed all your love at is now gone, where does the love go?

For Donna, she focuses on continuing and protecting Dennis’ legacy.

“I will never be the extrovert he was, but I will do everything that I can to foster his involvement with the community,” she said. “Figuring out what my impact is, and the level of my involvement, is kind of my path now. You have to figure out how to build a life and figure out what it takes, and it takes a long time.

“I’ve done the Widow Melton, but who is Donna?”

To contact Contributing Writer Gabbie Burton, email gburton@chestercounty.com.

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Soren Rubin and Jessie Mooberry

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Rachel Peak and Mya Saltysiak

Cheers!

We’ll all still be celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles’ amazing 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl when, on Saturday, Feb. 22, the Kennett Winterfest makes a triumphant return for another year of festivities and fun.

This year’s Kennett Winterfest will feature tastings from a lineup of more than 60 craft breweries as well as vendors, food trucks, live music, and much more. The 13th annual Kennett event takes place from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 600 S. Broad Street in Kennett Square. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit kennettbrewfest.com or follow the Kennett Winterfest on social media. Proceeds from the event benefit Kennett Collaborative, the nonprofit organization that brings Kennett to life through its popular events, programs, and beautification initiatives throughout the year. Kennett Winterfest always provides a vibrant atmosphere, and it will be a great way to continue the celebration of the Eagles’ Super Bowl win.

Regional policing is worth the investigation

Oxford Borough is working with the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department to explore the benefits and the costs of having the Oxford Borough Police Department and the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department merge their operations. Simultaneously, Oxford Borough officials are also working on setting up meetings with neighboring municipalities to discuss the possibility of having Oxford Borough operate its own regional police department that would provide policing services to some or all of the municipalities in the Oxford area.

At the end of the process, the best option for Oxford Borough residents might be for the borough to continue to operate its own police department that serves the borough and is paid for by borough residents. But the exploration of all the possibilities is certainly worth the time, effort, and money involved, and we applaud the borough for investigating all its options.

Kudos to

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county for prioritizing preservation

It’s been nearly 30 years since Chester County leaders adopted Landscapes, the first comprehensive plan in the county’s history. The Landscapes plan was released in 1996, and it won awards for establishing a blueprint for planning policies to guide government decisions. The focus of Landscapes was to preserve the character of the county while concentrating commercial and residential growth in appropriate areas.

The county’s successes in managing growth and prioritizing preservation can be attributed to the original comprehensive plan and the two updates that followed—Landscapes2 and the current Landscapes3.

Chester County Parks + Preservation recently announced that an additional 1,240 acres of land were preserved in 2024. This was accomplished through partnerships with municipalities, conservancies and the state.

As a result of the efforts in 2024, Chester County’s preserved land now covers more than 31 percent of the entire county. Kudos to Chester County officials for continuing to prioritize preservation and for remaining true to the vision of Landscapes over the last three decades.

County employee retires at the age of 94

Chester County Government recognizes longtime county employee Gerri Jackson as she retires at age 94

At the Chester County Commissioners’ public meeting last week, longtime county government employee Gerri Jackson was honored as she prepares for retirement. After nearly four decades, Gerri will formally retire on Feb. 15th, at the age of 94.

Gerri began her work with Chester County Government in September 1987, as a part-time member of the

custodial team. She has been a valued member of the Facilities Department staff for over 37 years, looking after the Commissioners’ Office, Controller’s Office, Solicitor’s Office and Finance Department.

Family, friends and coworkers joined in the recognition, wishing Gerri a well-deserved retirement, although many noted that they will miss her words of

wisdom, and her welcoming smile.

A special citation was presented by Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe, and they noted Gerri’s many years of service.

The citation read, in part,

“Throughout the years, Gerri has worked with 18 County Commissioners and hundreds of county staff, taking the time to get to know her co-workers, offering sage advice, and taking pride in the contribution she makes to the running of each office.”

‘Planning Our Future’ meeting for ACE this Saturday

“Planning Our Future” is the theme of the ACE business meeting on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Oxford Senior Center, 12 East Locust Street in Oxford.

ACE (Advocating,

Collaborating, Educating) Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance of Oxford was founded in 2012 and, until COVID changed our lives, meetings were well attended. Perhaps it is time to re-think how we advocate,

collaborate and educate our community.

Please come with your ideas, insights and suggestions regarding our future. We will discuss meeting frequency, potential speakers, or no meetings. Perhaps

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virtual meetings are the answer – but we lose the sense of community and not everyone uses technology to that extent. There is a lot to think about to protect our most vulnerable residents. Please come!

What to know before ‘reversing’ your retirement

After working for decades, you may have been looking forward to retiring. But what if you decide to “reverse” your retirement?

You could rejoin the workforce for any number of reasons. You might need the added income to help pay for your living expenses, but you also might miss the social interactions with coworkers, or simply desire more purpose or stimulation in your life.

And if you do un-retire, you’ll have plenty of company. More than 13 percent of previously retired baby boomers returned to the workforce in 2023, the highest level in five years, according to data from LinkedIn, the online career networking platform.

When pondering the decision to go back to work, you’ll want to evaluate the advantages and the possible drawbacks.

First, let’s look at the benefits of rejoining the workforce. By improving

your cash flow, you may be able to do more of the things you enjoy, such as traveling. And you might also be able to reduce your debt load, which can free up even more cash. You might also use the extra money for other purposes, such as contributing to a tax-advantaged 529 education savings plan for your grandchildren.

Furthermore, depending on where you’re returning to work, and whether you go back full- or part-time, you might gain access to your employer’s benefits programs. If you aren’t already enrolled in Medicare, you could find it financially advantageous to sign up for your employer-sponsored group medical plan. And you may also be able to contribute to your employer’s 401(k) or similar plan.

Even if you’re not eligible for an employer-sponsored retirement plan, you can contribute to an IRA if you have any earned income. And here’s something else

to think about: By bringing in income from employment, you may be able to take less out each year from your existing 401(k) and IRA, giving them a chance to potentially grow more.

(Once you turn 73, or 75 if you were born in 1960 or later, you’ll have to start taking withdrawals from your traditional IRA and 401(k). With a Roth IRA and 401(k), you’re not required to take withdrawals at any age.)

Now, let’s consider some potential areas of concern about returning to the workforce. If you’ve been taking Social Security, your 2025 benefits will be reduced by $1 for every $2 earned above

$23,400 if you haven’t reached your full retirement age, which is likely between 66 and 67. In the year in which you do reach your full retirement age, your benefits will be reduced by $1 for every $3 earned above

$62,160. Starting in the month in which you reach your full retirement age, you can earn as much as you want without losing benefits. (Also, Social Security will then recalculate your payments to give you credit for the months in which your benefits were reduced due to your earned income.)

Ultimately, you’ll want to weigh the pros and cons of returning to work. If it seems the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, you may well enjoy embarking on your “second act” in the working world.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Joe Oliver. Joe Oliver is a lifelong Oxfordian, husband, father, and financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments. Joe services business owners and individual investors by helping them accomplish their financial goals. For a complimentary financial consultation, connect with Joe at Joe.Oliver@ Edwardjones.com.

Another area of concern might be your Medicare premiums. Because these premiums are based on your income, they could rise if you start earning more money. Also, if your income increases enough, you might be pushed into a higher tax bracket.

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Gerri Jackson, a 37-year employee of Chester County government, receives special recognition from the County Commissioners on the occasion of her retirement—at 94 years young.

Be our guest, be our guest

A Q & A with George Murkowicz,

the executive chef at Longwood Gardens’ spectacular new 1906 restaurant

By Caroline Roosevelt Contributing Writer

The unveiling of the new West Conservatory and the newly imagined 1906 restaurant this past October has rejuvenated the internationally renowned Longwood Gardens and been met with praise from visitors and diners alike. Having already provided full coverage of the West Conservatory’s grand opening, the Chester County Press is now turning its attention to food, specifically, the 1906 restaurant. Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with its Executive Chef George Murkowicz, in advance of some of the restaurant’s upcoming culinary events.

Chester County Press:

First things first. How do guests enter Longwood Gardens for dinner at 1906?

George Murkowicz: Typically, you have to have gardens admission to enter to dine. This winter, we are introducing 1906 Nights which are exclusive evenings for dining. On these nights, your dining reservation is your gardens admission.

You come from a background in Northern California, in Santa Barbara, specifically. Tell me a little about your journey to becoming the Executive Chef at 1906.

I was born and raised in Arizona and spent about five years in the kitchen at a small coastal farm-to-table restaurant in Santa Barbara. From there, I moved to Northern Arizona, where I played a key role in opening another farm-totable restaurant where we sourced our own produce, inspired by the seasons. I also spent some time working for Outstanding in the Field, where I was fortunate to cook locally sourced dinners alongside 35 different notable chefs across the country. Most recently, I served as the executive chef at a small botanical garden in Northern California; it was there that I first learned about Longwood Gardens.

You have been at Longwood Gardens since December of 2023. Talk about your role in developing the new 1906.

When I first started, the restaurant was approaching its closure period, which gave me a valuable opportunity to dive deep into operations and better understand the inner workings of the former 1906. During that time, I was heavily involved in menu development, organizing numerous tastings and meetings. I played a key role in selecting china, designing the menu format, and overseeing about ten menu tastings over the summer to perfect the opening menu for October. Being part of the process before the grand reopening was extremely valuable— it allowed me to fully understand the business, familiarize myself with the property, and help shape the restaurant’s vision.

In the culinary world, you usually don’t have the privilege of long leadtimes for openings, so to be able to have that time must have been very welcome.

Usually it’s like, ‘Oh we have a month to figure out the vision! We have the bones in the walls, but we want to open ASAP.’

One of the culinary pieces of magic at 1906 is the decision to infuse a lot of the produce grown in Longwood’s ornamental kitchen garden into its menu. As a chef, that must be fun to have that at your disposal. It has definitely been a dream come true. In California, I was used

to going to farmers markets and working with local farmers and having them bring in samples. It’s a little different having our Ornamental Kitchen Garden practically attached to the restaurant. We have a great relationship with the horticulture department, and it’s been amazing to work with them collaboratively.

Walk me through how the garden works for you and your staff in a given week.

On Mondays, we’ll take our front-of-house team, line cooks, and servers on a walking tour to immerse them in the ingredients that inspire our menu. Guided by our farmers, we’ll explore the garden, taste fresh produce, and see

what’s in season—whether it’s a unique varietal of okra or another exciting ingredient. After selecting what looks good to us, we’ll have it harvested and brought into the restaurant on Tuesday. Then, on Fridays, we’ll close the loop by inviting the horticulture team in for a late lunch to showcase the specials we’ve created with their produce. Working with ultra-fresh ingredients isn’t always the easiest, but it elevates the food in a way nothing else can. It’s an incredible experience, and I can’t wait for spring to arrive so we can dive into it all over again.

Tell me about one of 1906’s dishes that traces its origin to the ornamental kitchen garden.

One dish that always stands out in my mind is the Sunflower Seed Risotto—a unique take on a classic that I’ve made a few times before and keep coming back to. Instead of rice, we use sunflower seeds, some of which are sourced from the restaurant’s Ornamental Kitchen Garden. We cook them risotto-style until they’re rich and creamy, with a touch of coconut milk. At the center, we place a perfectly poached egg, then finish it with puffed grains and legumes for texture. A final touch of Cara Cara citrus gel adds a bright, refreshing contrast to this comforting dish.

Do you have any specific cuisines that inspire you?

I have a few favorites.

I’m drawn to California cuisine for its fresh, coastal approach—bright flavors, seasonal ingredients, and a natural simplicity that lets the food shine. At the same time, I appreciate the East Coast’s culinary traditions, with their rich standards and diverse influences. I love working with a wide range of flavors and techniques, blending the best of both coasts to create something truly special.

How big is the team you lead at 1906?

I believe right now we have about 150 associates. Our team at 1906 has 40 staff serving frontof-the-house, and 25 back-of-the-house, and that number changes constant-

ly. We had a lot of extra people for the Christmas season. Come spring, we anticipate being very busy as well.

I have never had as much creative freedom as I do now. Having a larger scale means a bigger team, and more support. We have a very talented team that also includes an amazing purchasing department and an incredible dish team. I get to be a part of a team who is responsible for making everything work.

It must be a luxury for any chef to lean in and say, ‘I need this’ and see the staff make it happen. I get to make great food and at the same time, know that all the puzzle pieces will fall into place.

In addition to serving lunch every day except Tuesdays, the 1906 restaurant will offer special dining on Valentine’s Day Weekend. Their featured dinner will run from February 14-16 and menu items will include Fois Gras, Chestnut Bisque, Champagne Poache d Oysters, and Waygu Strip Loin.

On March 1, the 1906 restaurant will be hosting a “Women in Wine Making” event which thoughtfully pairs wines from pioneering women in winemaking with a curated menu. Reservations for 1906 Nights are available now. To make reservations online, visit https:// longwoodgardens.org / dine/1906.

Photo courtesy of Longwood Gardens

The restaurant’s Sunflower Seed Risotto is made from ingredients grown in the restaurant’s Ornamental Kitchen Garden.

Photo courtesy of Longwood Gardens

George Murkowicz is the Executive Chef at the 1906 restaurant at Longwood Gardens.

Photo by Evan Sung

Longwood Gardens’ spectacular 1906 restaurant has views overlooking the gardens’ famed fountains.

EDWARD QUINN

Edward Quinn, of Perryville, Md., passed away on Feb. 3, 2025. He was 62. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Denis Charles Quinn, Sr. and the late Barbara Elizabeth Quinn. Edward attended Oxford Area High School, and then entered the workforce as a custom home builder. He later became a custom cabinet fabricator, receiving a certification to specialize in Corian countertops. In the early 1990s, he attended Northwestern Pennsylvania School of Taxidermy and developed talent in the field.

Edward was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. In his free time, he was a beekeeper and he enjoyed kayaking. He will be dearly missed as a simple man—a perfectionist, soft-spoken, kind-hearted, and possessing many other admirable traits.

In addition to his father, Denis C. Quinn, he is survived by his daughter, Rachel (Ryan) Armstrong, his three sons, David Quinn, Alan (Kelsey) Quinn, and Andrew Quinn, his brother, Denis C. Quinn, Jr., his sisters, Barbara Hill and Susan Blevins, his grandson, Maverick Quinn, and his aunt, Lenore Quinn. He is also survived by many other family members.

In addition to his mother, Barbara, he was preceded in death by his son, Edward R. Quinn.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution in Edward’s name to Maryland State Beekeeper Association Inc., MSBA Treasurer c/o Ghezzi 7218 Mamore Creek Drive Easton, Md. 21601, or The Johns Hopkins Hospital https://secure.jhu.edu/ form/DoctrDay.

Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Please visit Edward’s memorial page at www. TheGroffs.com.

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OSCAR RUDOLPH ALLEN

Oscar Rudolph Allen passed away peacefully at his home in Oxford on Jan. 20, 2025.

Born on May 30, 1933, in Ash, North Carolina, Oscar was the youngest of six children of Ada and John Allen.

After graduating from Pfeiffer College, Oscar enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he was stationed in Germany. It was there that he met his wife, Mary.

Oscar had a profound passion for teaching and faith, which led him to two rewarding careers: one as a professor of English and film at the University of Tennessee and the other as an ordained minister. He served as pastor at Friendship United Methodist Church in the village of Gum Tree, Pa. until his retirement at the age of 70.

Known for his deep love of poetry and his delight in connecting with others, Oscar touched countless lives with his kindness and humor.

Oscar is survived by his loving children, Ruth Anne (Dan) McCauley and John Charles (Pauline) Allen, and his cherished grandchildren, Gillian McCauley, Isaac Allen, and Maxton Allen. His family and friends will remember him as a beloved father, grandfather, and friend who led a full and inspiring life.

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In lieu of flowers, the family asks those who would like to honor Oscar to make a special gift to The Center Philadelphia, whose service to the community through the Arch Street Methodist Church held a special place in Oscar’s heart. Donations may be made in his memory at https://thecenterphiladelphia.org or through mail to 55 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107.

Oscar’s warmth, generosity, and zest for life will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

BRIAN F. MILLER

Brian Faucher Miller, the husband of Ellen Davies Miller, entered into eternal rest on February 3, 2025. He was a 67-year-old resident of Kennett Square.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, on Friday, February 14 at 11 a.m. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a luncheon reception.

Brian was born in Inglewood, Calif., the oldest son of the late William Miller and Joanne Miller.

Brian was a “Third Culture Kid,” growing up in India, Jamaica, Mexico, and Australia before attending college at Middlebury in Vermont. He embraced several different cultures during his lifetime, making lifelong friends along the way.

Brian was an avid golfer and served at Westminster as a Ruling Elder and usher at the contemporary service.

Brian was preceded in death by father William Miller and mother Joanne Miller. Survivors are his wife, Ellen Miller, sons Craig (Caitlin) Miller, Cory (Katie) Miller, and Ken Weidner, and daughter Melissa (Derek) Miller. Also surviving are his sisters, Leslie Sheidler and Cindy Gaskins, and grandchildren, Savannah Miller, Carson Miller, and Kevin Kenney.

Contributions in Brian’s memory can be made to Good Works, Inc., Personal checks and money orders can be mailed to their office at Good Works, Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Coatesville, Pa. 19320.

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square.

To view Brian’s online obituary, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

OLLIE M. PAISLEY

Ollie M. Paisley, age 100, of Landenberg, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 4, 2025. She passed away at the Chester County Hospital. She became a Centenarian on December 31, 2024. She was the wife of Wiley “Fats” E. Paisley, who passed away in 2015, and with whom she shared 73 years of marriage.

Born in Shouns, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late John O’Johnson Greer and the late Laura Thomas Greer.

Ollie was a seamstress at the West Grove Knitting Mills in West Grove for many years until the plant closing.

She was a beautiful lady who was loved by all who met her. She loved her family and considered everyone to be her family.

She loved her God and would let you know. When she was a child, she would read and pray every night. That’s where her strength began and that showed to the end, or as she knows, “The Beginning.” One of her favorite songs was “I Can Only Imagine,” and she does not have to imagine anymore.

She was a member of the Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene. Cooking, shopping, baking, eating out and

being with her family and friends were her favorite things to do.

She is survived by three sons, Garland Paisley of New London, Arnold Paisley (Sandi) of Lewes, Del., and Marvin Paisley (Judy) of Landenberg, six grandchildren, David E. Paisley, Daniel M. Paisley, Marcella M. Leonzio (Tim), Judy E. Barnes (John), Joel Paisley, (Kristin) and Melissa Paisley. Also surviving are nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Ollie was predeceased by two sisters, Hattie Snyder and Thelma May, five brothers, Roby Greer, Stacy Greer, Garvie Greer, Wiley Greer and Fred Greer, two grandsons, John Paisley and Jeffrey Paisley, and one great-grandson, Timothy Leonzio.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street in Kennett Square.

Her funeral service will follow at 1 p.m..Burial will be at Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Timothy Giovanni Leonzio Foundation, 244 Acorn Drive, Middletown, Del. 19709 or donate on Venmo @ marcy-leonzio.

To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

JEFFERY JAMES HARPER

Jeffery James Harper, 59, of Oxford, passed away on Feb. 3, 2025 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del.

Born in Elizabethton, Tenn., he was the son of the late James W. and Betty Grace Johnson Harper.

Jeffery was formerly employed with his father’s construction business.

He enjoyed fishing, music concerts, playing his guitar and spending time with his family.

He is survived by one sister, Jeannie Potter (Don) and one brother, Michael Harper.

A visitation with family and friends took place on Feb. 10 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

A graveside service was held at Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice

Storage First Kennett Square

328 W Mulberry St Kennett Square PA 19348 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. This sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.com on 2/24/2025 at 10:00 AM. Curtis Barger unit #58; Curtis Barger unit #59. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

Legal Notice

Affidavit of Patrece-Mulica:

Glenn

I, Patrece-Mulica: Glenn, being of sound mind and over the age of 18, hereby declare the following statements to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief:

Identity and Competence:

I am legally alive and recognized as an adult, fully competent to manage my estate independently of the United States of America.

My Full Faith & Credit number is 23060357-1, licensed through the U.S. State Department on October 11, 2023.

My tax exemption number is 201688799.

Stateless Citizenship:

I declare myself a Stateless Citizen, abiding by the laws given to me by my Creator, YAHWEH.

I do not wish to enter into contracts with any governments, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, corporations, or creditors unless such agreements are made voluntarily by both parties without threat, duress, or coercion.

Non-Minor Status and Estate Management:

I am not a minor, and any accounts belonging to the Estate of Patrece-Mulica: Glenn currently under the control or management of any government agency, municipalities, law enforcement, or corporation must be returned to the Estate of Patrece-Mulica: Glenn, the living, breathing, sentient woman. I am domiciled in the Republic State of Pennsylvania (Pensilvania).

Revocation of Power of Attorney: I hereby revoke all Power of Attorney duties previously granted to any government, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and corporations.

I rescind all contracts with state, local, and federal government organizations, municipalities, and corporations, both foreign and domestic.

Conditional Acceptance of Outstanding Debt: Any and all outstanding debt owed is conditionally accepted for value and honor exempt from levy.

I demand the immediate release of the proceeds, products, accounts, and fixtures in ac-

cordance with Public Policy, HJR-192, UCC 10-104, and UCC 1-104.

Legal Precedent: I accept the recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings in SEC v. Jarkesy and Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council as factual and applicable to my standing and declarations. I affirm that the above statements are made in good faith and are intended to assert my rights and status as declared.

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NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DELAWARE, C.A. No. N24C09-047 SKR TO: Robert Walters (DOB 10/12/1971), Defendant. Plaintiff Ariel Rodriguez has filed a Legal Action against you for damages and/or injuries resulting from a Motor Vehicle collision on 03/05/2023. The Complaint was filed on 09/05/2024. You have 20 days from the publication of this notice, exclusive of the date of publication, to file an Answer to the Complaint. If you fail to take any action, Plaintiff may seek a default judgment against you. This publication constitutes service as directed by the Superior Court of the State of Delaware and 10 Del. C. 3104(d)(4), 10 Del. C. 3104(1), and 10 Del. C. 3113. James Gaspero, Jr., Esquire, Nitsche & Fredricks, LLC 305 North Union Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19805 (302) 655-4040, Attorney for Plaintiff 1p-29-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Tonya Deveney, Late of Downingtown, Chester County, PA, LETTERS Of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Preva Doyle, 604 Highland Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335, Executor 1p-29-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Helene Dehaas, Deceased, late of the Borough of West Chester, Chester County, PA. Letters of Administration on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned. All

persons having claims against or indebted to the estate should make claims known or forward payment to David Michael Dehaas Wood, Administrator, c/o David W. Crosson, Esq., Crosson & Richetti LLC, 609 W. Hamilton St., Suite 301, Allentown, PA 18101. 2p-5-1t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Dolores Player, Deceased, late of Honey Brook, Chester County, PA, LETTERS Of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Cynthia Snyder, Executrix, c/o George S. Donze, Esquire, Donze and Donze, 696 Unionville Rd., Suite 6, Kennett Square, PA 19348 2p-5-3t

BID NOTICE

PENN TOWNSHIP

FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE OIL & CHIP ROAD MAINTENANCE FOR THE YEAR 2025 FOR PENN TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PA

PROPOSALS will be received by the Board of Supervisors, Penn Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday, except holidays, until 3:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Penn Township Offices located at 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390, for the following Street Improvements of Township Roads:

19,599 S.Y. - Single Seal Coat as per PennDOT Pub 408 Sec-

tion 470:

Lewis Road – W. Baltimore Pike to Cul-de-Sac at YMCA

Penn Greene Drive – Ewing

Road to Cul-de-Sac

White Oak Drive – Penn Greene Drive to Cul-de-Sac

Penny Lane – Baker Road to Cul-de-Sac

McKinney Farm Lane – State

Road to Dead-End

5,256 S.Y. – Double Seal Coat as per PennDOT Pub 408 Sec-

tion 480

Hipkins Road – State Road to Dead-End

Boors Cove Lane – Hipkins

Road to Cul-de-Sac

24,855 S.Y. – Type 2 Slurry

Seal as per PennDOT Pub 408

Section 482

Lewis Road – W. Baltimore Pike to Cul-de-Sac at YMCA

Penn Greene Drive – Ewing

Road to Cul-de-Sac

White Oak Drive – Penn Greene

Drive to Cul-de-Sac

Penny Lane – Baker Road to Cul-de-Sac

McKinney Farm Lane – State Road to Dead-End

Hipkins Road – State Road to Dead-End

Boors Cove Lane – Hipkins

Road to Cul-de-Sac

2,500 Lbs – Rubberized Crack

Seal as per PennDOT Pub 408

Section 469

(Type I Material)

All Bids will be opened and read aloud by the Township Secretary at 3:00 P.M. Prevail-

ing Time, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Penn Township Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390. Specifications and Forms of Proposal may be obtained From the Director of Operations at the Office of the Penn Township, at the Township Office address above between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. beginning Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. There is no fee for the bid package. No hard copy or digital copies of the Specifications and Form of Proposal Packages will be sent out by the Township. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Township and securely sealed in an envelope marked “Penn Township 2025 Oil & Chip Road Maintenance Program.”

Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the form of a bid bond or certified check in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid made payable to the order of the Penn Township. Each bid must be accompanied by a signed commitment of the proposed Surety offering to execute a Performance Bond, as well as the Letter of Intent, and Non-Collusion Affidavit.

All Bidders must be prequalified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within sixty (60) days after the date set for the receiving and opening of bids. Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates will not apply to this project. The Contractor will be responsible to obtain any and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations. Penn Township reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or parts thereof for any cause whatsoever. By Order of the Penn Township Board of Supervisors, Karen Versuk, MBA, PhD ,Director of Operations 2p-12-2t BID NOTICE

PENN TOWNSHIP FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE RESURFACING AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2025 FOR PENN TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PA PROPOSALS will be received by the Board of Supervisors, Penn Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday, except holidays, until 3:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Penn Township Offices located at 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390, for the following

Street Improvements of Town-

ship Roads: Jenners Ponds Road from West Baltimore Pike to Greenbriar

Drive including:

5,500 S.Y. – 2 ½” Depth Milling

800 S.Y – 6” Depth Milling and

Base Repair

100 Tons – Variable Depth

Binder Build-up

5,500 S.Y. – Paving Fabric

475 Tons – 1” Depth 9.5 MM

Leveling Course

625 Tons – 1 ½” Depth 9.5 MM

Wearing Course

750 L.F. – Seal Curb and Joints w/ PG62S-22

1750 L.F. Double Yellow Line

Hot Thermo-Plastic

3500 L.F. 4” Single White Edge

Line Hot Thermo-Plastic

45 L.F. Hot Thermo-Plastic 24”

Wide Stop Bars

Base Repair – Various Roads through the Township: Lewis Road – W. Baltimore Pike to Cul-de-Sac at YMCA

85 S.Y – 6” Depth Milling and Base Repair

Penn Greene Drive – Ewing Road to Cul-de-Sac

350 S.Y – 6” Depth Milling and Base Repair

White Oak Drive – Penn Greene Drive to Cul-de-Sac

75 S.Y – 6” Depth Milling and

Base Repair

Penny Lane – Baker Road to Cul-de-Sac

250 S.Y – 6” Depth Milling and

Base Repair

McKinney Farm Lane – State Road to Dead-End

60 S.Y – 6” Depth Milling and Base Repair

Hipkins Road – State Road to Dead-End

125 S.Y – 6” Depth Milling and Base Repair

Boors Cove Lane – Hipkins Road to Cul-de-Sac

50 S.Y – 6” Depth Milling and Base Repair

All Bids will be opened and read aloud by the Township Secretary at 3:00 P.M. Prevailing Time, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Penn Township Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390. Specifications and Forms of Proposal may be obtained From the Director of Operations at the Office of the Penn Township, at the Township Office address above between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. beginning Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. There is no fee for the bid package. No hard copy or digital copies of the Specifications and Form of Proposal Packages will be sent out by the Township.

Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Township and securely sealed in an envelope marked “Penn Township 2025 Liquid Fuels Street Improvement Program.”

Each bid must be accompanied by a signed commitment of the proposed Surety offering to execute a Performance Bond, as well as the Letter of Intent, and Non-Collusion Affidavit.

All Bidders must be prequalified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Contractor’s Performance Bond and a Labor and Materialmen’s Bond in an amount of the accepted bid. The Surety Company and form of surety shall be subject to the approval of Penn Township. The Bond Company should have no less than an “A” rating (Best Rating) and provide documentation of their authority to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition, the Bond should be provided without a reinsurer. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within sixty (60) days after the date set for the receiving and opening of bids. Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates will apply to this project, in addition to any and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations. Penn Township reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or parts thereof for any cause whatsoever. By Order of the Penn Township Board of Supervisors, Karen Versuk, MBA, PhD, Director of Operations 2p-12-2t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Robert Antonio, Late of Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Marcia A. Dial, Executrix, c/o Jeff P. Bryman Esq., Law Offices of Pyle & Bryman, 225 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Suite 200, Chadds Ford PA 19317. 2p-12-3t

NOTICE OF DIVORCE

Notice is hereby given regarding the Divorce of Joshua Tyler Wingenroth and Allison Kathleen Wingenroth/AKA Allison Kathleen Lynch, located at 290 N. Guthriesville Rd Downingtown, PA. As per the request for Divorce that was filed by Allison Kathleen Wingenroth, a Letter of Divorce per Religious Practices and Belief was finalized on February 5, 2025, without objection. Being bound and sworn under the Commonwealth of PA and United States Constitution. 2p-12-1t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Rober F. Winterbottom, Late of West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Richard Verdi, Executor, c/o Stephen M. Asbel of Reger Rizzo & Darnall, 2929 Arch St, Phila, PA 19104 2p-12-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of STANLEY THOMAS WASKIEWICZ, Late of East Nottingham Township and County of Chester, PA, LETTERS TES-

TAMENTARY on the above

Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Mark S Waskiewicz PO Box 2178, Aston, PA 19014

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Kevin D. Dykes, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public online auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, March 24th , 2025. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

Sale No. 25-2-33 Writ of Execution No. 2024-03535

DEBT $290,803.55

Property to be sold is situated in the borough/township of Penn, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Tax Parcel # 58-4-93.2B

PLAINTIFF: US Bank Trust

National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust VS

DEFENDANT: Constance L. Lapham

SALE ADDRESS: 25 Dutton Farms Lane, West Grove, PA 19390

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP 212-471-5100

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. KEVIN D. DYKES, SHERIFF 1p-29-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Kevin D. Dykes, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public online auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Ches-

ter County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, March 24th , 2025. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

Sale 25-2-38

Writ of Execution No. 2024-01779 DEBT $340,045.35

Property situate in the TOWNSHIP OF NEW LONDON, CHESTER County, Pennsylvania,

being BLR # 71-02-0060.070 aka 71-2-60.7

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: a residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: TRUIST BANK, F/K/A BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY VS DEFENDANT: KIMBERLY A. MANOCCHIO

SALE ADDRESS: 7 Shady Lane, Lincoln University, PA 19352

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC 844856-6646

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

Sale No. 25-2-43 Writ of Execution No. 2021-08101 DEBT $322,688.06

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land

SITUATE in the Township of East Nottingham, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Plan made for C. Edward Lawrie by N.M. Lake and Associates, Inc., dated July 1, 1987, last revised April 5, 1988 and recorded to Chester County Recorder of

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Deeds Office, as Plan No. 8207, as follows, to wit:

BEGINNING at a point in the bed of Fifth Street Road (LR 15010) a corner of Lot 2 on said plan; thence extending from the beginning point through the bed of said road, South 7 degrees 47 minutes 53 seconds East, 85.52 feet; thence extending along same South 9 degrees 10 minutes 6 seconds East, 69.62 feet to a point in the bed of a common driveway easement, a corner of Lot 4 on said plan; leaving the bed of said road and extending through said easement and along said Lot 4 South 77 degrees 27 minutes 29 seconds West 321.55 feet to a point in line of remaining along the lands of C. Edward Lawrie; thence extending along said lands North 9 degrees 10 minutes 00 seconds West 155 feet to a corner of aforementioned.

Lot 2; thence extending along Lot 2 North 77 degrees 27 minutes 29 seconds East 323.60 feet to the first mentioned point of beginning.

BEING Lot 3 on said plan.

CONTAINING 1.144 acres of land more or less.

BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Nicholas C. Carbonetta a/k/a Nicholas G. Carbonetta and Barbara C. Carbonetta a/k/a Barbara M. Carbonetta, Husband and Wife and Nicholas R. Carbonetta, son, by deed dated February 21, 2001 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in the County of Chester, Pennsylvania as instrument number 0010605 granted and conveyed unto Nicholas G. Carbonetta and Barbara M. Carbonetta, in fee.

AND THE SAID Barbara M. Carbonetta departed this life on or about September 08, 2003 thereby vesting title unto Nicholas G. Carbonetta by operation of law.

Tax Parcel # 69-6-67.5

PLAINTIFF: Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC VS DEFENDANT: Nicholas R. Carbonetta, Known Heir of Nicholas G. Carbonetta, deceased; Joseph J. Carbonetta, Known Heir of Nicholas G. Carbonetta, deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Nicholas G. Carbonetta, deceased; and Dawn M. Patterson, known heir of Nicholas G. Carbonetta, deceased

SALE ADDRESS: 604 5th Street, Oxford, PA 19363

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 610-278-6800

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

Sale No. 25-2-44

Writ of Execution No. 2019-05086

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, being known as LOT NO. 17, situate in the TOWNSHIP OF EAST NOTTINGHAM, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Plan of “Hopewell Ridge” prepared by Lake Roeder Hillard & Associates and Ranck Lake Roeder Hillard & Associates, dated 9-10-2003, last revised 1128-2005 and recorded as Plan No. 17688, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the Southeasterly side of Buttercup Drive (50 feet wide), a corner of Lot No. 15 on said Plan; thence from said beginning point, leaving Buttercup Drive and extending along Lot 15 South 40 degrees 08 minutes 04 seconds East 198.71 feet to a point, a corner of Lot 18 on said Plan; thence extending along Lot 18 the two following courses and distances, viz.: 1) South 76 degrees 55 minutes 31 seconds West 123.74 feet to a point, thence 2) South 58 degrees 31 minutes 54 seconds West 255.84 feet to a point on the Northeasterly side of Forge Road (SR 3001); thence extending along Forge Road the three following courses and dis-

tances, viz.: 1) North 16 degrees 51 minutes 39 seconds West 128.37 feet to a point, thence 2) North 16 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds West 36.16 feet to a point of curve, thence 3) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 30.00 feet the arc distance of 47.12 feet (and a chord bearing of North 28 degrees 42 minutes 06 seconds East 42.43 feet) to a point of tangent on the Southeasterly side of Buttercup Drive aforesaid; thence extending along Buttercup Drive the two following courses and distances, viz.: 1) North 73 degrees 42 minutes 06 seconds East 38.46 feet to a point of curve, thence 2) on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 550.00 feet the arc distance of 229.58 feet (and a chord bearing of North 61 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East 227.91 feet) to the first mentioned point and place of BEGINNING.

BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Willow Creek, LLC, by Deed dated October 17, 2011 and recorded October 20, 2011 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, Pennsylvania in Book 8271, Page 44, as Instrument Number 1130618, granted and conveyed unto William B. Carey III and Matthew J. Fischer, adult individuals, in fee.

Tax Parcel # 6905 00151600

PLAINTIFF: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Quercus Mortgage Investment Trust VS DEFENDANT: Matthew J. Fischer and William B. Carey, III

SALE ADDRESS: 141 Granite Drive, Oxford, PA 19363

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 610-2786800

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Sully’s fifty-cent tour

Since he took over Sully’s Irish Pub at the Witherspoon in 2009, Chuck Sullivan, Jr. has paired great food and drink with a decorative appreciation for those who have helped form Middletown’s history

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

In most pubs across the nation, their walls are decorated with the generic tchotchkes of Americana, but at the Witherspoon in Middletown, the artifacts on its walls are part of what owner Chuck Sullivan, Jr. calls a fifty-cent tour that begins with the historical timeline of the building, sweeps through the acknowledgement of some of its most famous visitors and ends with a potpourri of treasured signage and trinkets that call to mind the Middletown of yesteryear.

It’s all part of the full experience of a visit to the famed site -- which originally opened as the Witherspoon Tavern in 1761 and ran as a colonial tavern for nearly 100 years

-- so for the price of an easy request, Sullivan or anyone of his long-time staff will tell the stories behind the famous Everett Theatre sign, the original Witherspoon Hotel sign, black-and-white photos of long-time Mayor Kenneth Branner and his brother Johnny when they were high school football players, the Pittsburgh Pirates uniform of Middletown native Chad Kuhl, a photo of Kuhl’s wife and former Miss Delaware Amanda, a framed display of fire equipment that is a tribute to firefighters in his family, a quote from John F. Kennedy, photos of Sullivan’s Irish grandparents, and the very sign that appeared on the front door of W.D. Hatton’s clock and watch repair shop for decades.

In short, a visit to Sully’s Irish Pub assures great food, the friendly company of neighbors and friends and the

assurance that the pub’s signature Reuben will be enjoyed within the presence of local history.

June 20, 1775

“When I took over ownership of the pub in 2009, I was welcoming the birth of my son, Charlie, and in addition to Sully’s, he was taking up nearly all my time and energy,” said Sullivan, who grew up in Salem, N.J. and formerly owned a pub in Youngstown, Ohio for several years. “Around that time, I began to hear rumblings about the pub once being a colonial tavern and that George Washington had stayed at the hotel. One day, a gentleman named Dave Schenk brought a book in called Thomas Jefferson: American Tourist

“He told me to turn page 267, and there it was, from Jefferson’s own journal: ‘Attending the Continental Congress of 1775, on June 11, I left Williamsburg for Philadelphia. On June 20, paid service at Middletown Witherspoon’s for lodging.’ It lit a fire under me. I felt it was a story that must be told.”

Photo courtesy of Chuck Sullivan, Jr.

The pub has undergone extensive renovations since Sullivan took over ownership in 2009.

As denoted on the wall at Sully’s Irish Pub at the Witherspoon, records state that George Washington once stayed at the Witherspoon Tavern.

Photo courtesy of Chuck Sullivan, Jr.

An illustration of the original Witherspoon Tavern hangs above the bar, as do photographs of the site throughout the various stages of its history.

Inspired by a book that reported that Thomas Jefferson once stayed at the Witherspoon Tavern, Sullivan’s research traced the third President’s stay to June 20, 1775.

Sullivan then called Jefferson’s estate at Monticello.

“I told the associate, ‘I want to know where TJ was on June 20, 1775,’” he said. “She sent me a copy of the microfiche of his actual journal entry. Later on, we obtained a similar log indicating that George Washington stayed here.”

During his sleuthing, Sullivan found out another detail: the property forms what is considered Delaware’s oldest continuously surviving tavern.

“Jessop’s Tavern in Old New Castle predates us by 30 years, but it was originally built as a home and it ran as a home and a business until 1956, when someone stuck a tavern in,” he said. “We have served food and drinks and have had people sleeping upstairs since 1761.”

Recreating a landmark tavern wasn’t all Sullivan’s doing. He credits Fran Persaud, a former restaurant manager, for her creative assistance.

“I had all of the vision for the pub, but it was Fran who made it happen. She was instrumental in the placement of what has become Sully’s fifty-cent tour,” he said. “She got the Jefferson and Washington portraits framed. She hung a lot of the photos. Piece by piece, she took my ideas and brought them all to fruition.”

It’s not just the interior of Sully’s Irish Pub at the Witherspoon that continues to be at the top of Sullivan’s

priorities. The pub has added outdoor dining areas that have become the hottest al fresco dining seats in town, with full views of the town square and Main Street. It has also seen new roofing installed and repairs from a June 30, 2023 fire in a second-floor apartment are being completed.

There has been another exterior project of Sullivan’s, one that firmly crystallizes his commitment to honor the history of the site for eternity. After several years of research and correspondence, he helped spearhead an initiative that in 2019 placed a Delaware historic marker in front of the pub that paid homage to the original Witherspoon Tavern and its owner, David Witherspoon. He even wrote its contents in his own words:

tory,” Sullivan said. “He can look at that historic marker and say, ‘My dad wrote that.’”

David Witherspoon, born in Ireland, built this tavern in 1761 as a midpoint between waterways to the east and west. While traveling to the Continental Congress, Thomas Jefferson lodged here on June 20, 1775. George Washington also dined at the Witherspoon on April 30 and May 19, 1784. Robert Cochran purchased the tavern in 1844 and later improved it into the Victorian style Middletown Hotel. The tavern has operated on the town square for more than 250 years. It has survived the American Revolution, Civil War, Prohibition, Great Depression and a devastating fire in 1946. The first floor and foundation from 1761 remain intact.

‘Present-day caretaker’

“My son Charlie is now 11 years old and years from now, as he drives through his hometown, I want him to be proud of his dad for discovering and preserving all of that his-

For nearly the past 15 years – supported by his long-time and trusted staff – Chuck Sullivan, Jr. has exuberantly and humbly donned several hats at Sully’s Irish Pub at the Witherspoon. Greeter. Connector. Conversation starter. Unofficial Middletown history museum curator. Visionary. He loves every hat he wears.

“I have said this for several years and I will say it again: I do not own this pub,” he said. “This pub has been here for 263 years, and it belongs to the people of Middletown. I am merely the present-day caretaker. I take the responsibility of owning this piece of history very seriously. If someone takes a business trip to Wyoming and asks as their hotel, ‘Where do the locals go?’ they usually receive a response like, ‘Oh, everybody goes down to Joey’s.’

“From the time I inherited this historic landmark, I wanted Sully’s to be that place in Middletown, and I’m proud to say that it doesn’t belong to me. It belongs to all of us.”

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@ chestercounty.com.

Sullivan was instrumental in leading the initiative that in 2019 placed a Delaware historic marker in front of the pub that paid homage to the original Witherspoon Tavern and its owner, David Witherspoon.

The old signage from the Everett Theatre – as seen in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society – is just one of several historical heirlooms proudly displayed at the pub.

Photos by Richard L. Gaw

Chuck Sullivan, Jr. has owned Sully’s Irish Pub at the Witherspoon since 2009.

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