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Kennett Square Borough to explore expansion of parking garage

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Plans to expand the parking garage in Kennett Square have accelerated.

At the Jan. 20 council meeting, Kennett Square Borough Council asked interim borough manager Joseph Scalise to take immediate steps to seek funding for the project.

The borough has had a $3.1 million expansion of the parking garage in its Capital Improvement Plan for several years, but the project is moving forward now because Genesis Health Ventures, the town’s largest employer, finds itself in need of additional parking.

“Mr. Scalise and I have had some discussions with Genesis to see what their needs are,” explained borough council president Leon Spencer.

Scalise said that Genesis Health Ventures has

acquired some companies in California, and as a result they expect to need to add between 30 and 80 employees in its Kennett Square headquarters within the next year. Genesis has the necessary space in the buildings for the additional employees, but they will need parking.

Scalise said that the parking garage currently has 350 spaces with 310 of them designated as permitted parking spots. Genesis Health Ventures currently utilizes 340 spaces—that’s more than 100 percent capacity, which is possible because all the employees with spaces aren’t using them at the same time.

A $3.1 million expansion of the parking garage would add 203 spaces, Scalise said.

Council members said that if Genesis Health Ventures needs additional parking then it was the town’s responsibility to explore the options that are available.

“I don’t think we need a parking garage expansion right now as a borough,” said council vice president Dan Maffei, “But a very large company in town…needs additional parking.”

Maffei pointed out that not only is Genesis a large employer in town, having those employees working in Kennett Square is a benefit to the shops and restaurants.

“You can’t overestimate how important that extra foot traffic is for a town this size,” Maffei said.

Spencer said that when Kennett Square officials were having discussions with representatives from Genesis Health Ventures, it was apparent to him that Genesis was maintaining its offices in Kennett Square for the long haul.

“They are very dedicated to remaining in town,” Spencer said.

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Route 1 called a 'corridor of opportunity' Giraffe sculptures are stolen from Landenberg yard.....4A

Unionville notches a 51-49 win.................2B

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VISTA 2025 economic plan shared with county leaders

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The primary function of a highway is to serve as a thoroughfare that connects people to people, places to places and opportunity to opportunity. In the case of the Route 1 corridor from Kennett Square to Nottingham in southern Chester County, it's also linking together two distinct visions for the future of Chester County.

On Jan. 15, over 150 community leaders, politicians, architects, engineers and visionaries packed the the auditorium at the Herr's Foods Visitors Center to watch it happen before their eyes – the joining of two distinct economic development strategies – VISTA 2025 and

the Route 1 Corridor Initiative.

Throughout the presentation, the dovetail between the two plans was generous.

David Sciochetti, Urban Development Consultant for the Chester County Economic Development Council, shared the game plan for VISTA 2025, a Chester County public-private partnership effort focused on creating an economic development strategy for the county.

Referring to the VISTA 2025 logo behind him on a large screen, Sciochetti pointed out the graphic identity's merging illustrations, which include a circuit board, a windmill, a chemical beaker and a covered bridge. He said that the illustrations are reflective of the mission of VISTA 2025,

which he said are spelled out with the words, "Progress" and "Preservation."

"In Chester County, we've been able to balance both," he said. "Not many counties have been able to manage the balance between progress and preservation. It's not your typical mix."

During his presentation, Sciochetti spelled out the five key goals of VISTA 2025, which are to maintain and enhance the “Quality of Place” as a key component of economic health; to position Chester County as a magnet for attracting talent, and serve as a model for an employer-ready workforce; to expand business attraction and retention efforts with a focus on targeted industry clusters; to establish an

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Officials unveiled the shining, new Lighthouse Youth Center during an open house on Sunday, Jan. 25, as hundreds of people turned out to celebrate the results of a multi-year building campaign called Project Blessing.

Sun peaked through the clouds just as the doors opened to the Lighthouse’s new home on Commerce Street in Oxford, and a steady stream of visitors toured the new facility. Lighthouse board members greeted the guests, and there were smiles all around.

“I’m overwhelmed by the support that we’ve received, and I’m so thankful that everyone came out to celebrate with us today,” said Lighthouse executive director Buzz Tyson, who

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Kennett Square officials are looking into expanding the parking garage. Genesis Health Ventures is expecting to add jobs later this year, and more parking will be needed.

Gas pipeline expansion impacts Franklin Township

By John Chambless Staff Writer A new natural gas pipeline in Franklin and Londonderry townships will affect homeowners along a 7.2-mile stretch of land, but so far, public reaction to the plan has been muted.

The Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company, based in Dover, Del., is proposing a new 16-inch pipeline that will accompany two other existing lines, but will be run to the east of the current lines because further construction is not possible at the original site. The expansion will allow increased capacity to meet demand for natural gas in central Delaware.

The new 16-inch line would run from the area of Wingate Farms, southeast under Route 841 and south through Thompson Estates, crossing Route 896 and passing just a few yards south of the Franklin Township Building before rejoining the existing Eastern Shore pipelines that cross Franklin Township. The company already owns a right-of-way for its existing pipelines, but is seeking additional easements for facilities or temporary work spaces for construction along the pipelines.

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Project Blessing’s end result: A shining new home for the Lighthouse Youth Center

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Board members Barry Hostetter, Ed Herr, and Ike Myers with executive director Buzz Tyson.

seemed to be sharing a moment of greeting with each guest.

“I can’t say enough about the contributions from the community. In our new home, we’ll be able to provide more services to the youth, and we’ll have

more educational opportunities for them.”

“Just about everyone here today had something to do with this,” commented Barry Hostetter, a member of the Continued on Page 2A

You cannot fail to see the parallel between the national Keystone Pipeline stalemate and what is happening right here in southern Chester County with the New Garden Township well that Artesian wants to use. Both cases fly in the face of what made our country great, and are limiting it right now.

Boiled down, these two issues are about the free enterprise system.

You buy property and then go and get the federal, state, and local approval of regulation.

The hysteria raised by the tree huggers who lobby against the Keystone Pipeline and the equally irrational Save our Water Committee is a joke and a blemish on free enterprise.

The Keystone Pipeline and the Broad Run Well will eventually be approved, probably by a compromise on capacity -- as they should be. Meanwhile, give me a break from ill-informed citizens and fire and brimstone politicians like State Sen. Andrew Dinniman, who is only pandering for votes in a Republican area.

Yes, the Wilkinsons set up this agenda to play out in their favor knowing they will be rewarded. We don’t have to necessarily like the way they engineered this public well, but they played by the rules of the game, as far as we know.

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Lighthouse’s board of directors for the last 23 years. “The community has been unbelievable with the support they have given us.”

The new Lighthouse, which is situated on a four-acre property, offers approximately 12,000 square feet of space over two floors—about two and a half times larger than the Lighthouse’s longtime home on Third Street. The debut of the spacious new home came just a few days before the Lighthouse’s 27th anniversary.

Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell was on hand to present the Lighthouse with a citation recognizing the Lighthouse’s contributions to the Oxford community during that time.

“The Lighthouse has been a blessing for the community, and this is a great facility,” said Farrell. “It will be a resource to the community for generations to come.”

More than 3,000 children have visited the Lighthouse during its 27 years. Each day, Monday through Friday, Tyson, program director Doug Richner, administrative assistant Amy

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Perkins and a team comprised largely of volunteers build relationships with youngsters by helping them with their homework, providing meals, and offering cooking classes, music lessons, or other learning opportunities. Children also play basketball, kickball, or dodgeball in the gym, or video games in the activity room during those critical hours after school when many children need a safe, supervised environment.

A cornerstone of the Lighthouse’s mission has always been sharing the love of Jesus Christ with children. Board members like Ike Myers talked about how they feel like Project Blessing was, indeed, blessed.

Youngsters in the Oxford area will be enriched by what the Lighthouse offers. Richner said that the commercial kitchen on the first floor of the new building will allow them to feed up to 100 youngsters each day.

The new building has a computer room for students to do their homework assignments, as well as a larger music room.

The new building also has two gymnasiums for youngsters to exercise and play.

Tyson is looking forward

to the outdoor recreational opportunities that will be possible on the new property.

There will be small, outdoor sports fields—the Lighthouse may be the only youth center in the area in the area with those—and youngsters will be able to plant raised garden beds. The extra food that is grown in the garden will be given to the Chester County Food Bank.

Now that the Lighthouse will be located just two blocks from the Oxford schools, students might be able to make more visits to use the Lighthouse’s facilities, making the project an even bigger blessing to the community.

Hostetter said that the new building wouldn’t have been possible without widespread community support.

Lighthouse officials spoke repeatedly about how grateful they were for that support.

Tyson said that he couldn’t say enough about Cedar Knoll Builders and the other contractors for helping make Project Blessing a reality.

They continually went above and beyond to complete the project on time and within the organization’s budget.

Hostetter added that the Lighthouse worked with local

Lighthouse board member Barry Hostetter and executive director Buzz Tyson with Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell at the open house.

An open house for the new Lighthouse Youth Center took place on Jan. 25. The building is located on Commerce Street.

businesses whenever possible throughout the project.

Hostetter praised the efforts of Tyson, Richner, and Perkins throughout the process of planning for the new home.

Tyson is about to mark his 20th anniversary with the Lighthouse. When he was asked what Tyson has meant to the Lighthouse during the last two decades, Hostetter replied, “everything.”

“He works closely with the schools,” Hostetter explained.

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Amy Perkins, the administrative assistant at the Lighthouse, said that she can’t wait to see the youngsters’ faces when daily activities start in the new building in March.

it’s real. He puts so much time into these kids. He treats them like his family.”

Hostetter also lauded the board members that have guided the Lighthouse through the years. Most are very personally involved with the effort to help young people in the Oxford community.

“We’ve been blessed with a board that, when we make decisions, we all seem to be in agreement,” Hostetter said.

Reflecting on the last few years of work on Project Blessing, Lighthouse board member Ed Herr talked about the generosity of the community.

“There are so many people who contributed to this,” Herr said. “And by watering others, we water ourselves.”

Everyone at the open space was amazed by the new facility.

“I really like it,” said Liz Walleigh, a 2014 graduate of Oxford Area High School who took part in the Lighthouse programs. “I can’t believe how nice everything is.”

Tyson said that March 2 is the target date to open the building for daily activities.

Lighthouse officials are looking forward to that day.

Perkins noted that most of the children will be getting their first look at the new, spacious facility when it opens for daily activities.

“I’m excited to see how the kids react when it opens,” she said, grinning.

To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Local News Cooney appointed as OASD business administrator At its Dec. 4 reorganization meeting, the Oxford Area Board of School Directors approved the appointment of Brian P. Cooney as Business Administrator. Cooney succeeds Charles L. Lewis, who will retire from the position after 28 years of service.

Cooney comes to Oxford after serving as Director of Finance Operations for Achievement First Public Charter Schools, where he managed a team of seven finance professionals in Connecticut and New York State. His responsibilities included monitoring and analyzing department work in order to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Cooney began his career in 2008 as an auditor with Sanofi Pasteur, the largest company in the world devoted entirely

to the development of vaccines.

In 2008 he joined Nasser Public Accounting.

In April 2010, Cooney was appointed Controller of the Lakeland School District in Scott Township, PA, and remained in that position until joining Achievement First Public Charter Schools in February 2013. At Lakeland School District he was responsible for forecasting and preparing a $17 million school budget.

A native of Scranton, Cooney earned his bachelor’s and MBA degrees in finance from the University of Scranton. He resides in Media and enjoys traveling, scouting new and interesting restaurants, kayaking and skiing.

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to join the leadership team at Oxford Area School District,” said Cooney. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my past

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experience as a Pennsylvania school district business administrator, and I am eager to put my skills to good use within the administration. I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting many welcoming teachers, students, staff, and community members over the past few weeks. I look forward to working with all stakeholders to continue moving toward Oxford’s bright future.”

Oxford Borough Council authorizes parking structure feasibility study

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Virtually every small town grapples with the issue of parking—specifically the demands for convenient parking in the commercial district.

Oxford Borough Council voted to move forward with a feasibility study to look at the potential for a parking structure in the business district at the Jan. 19 council meeting, the most recent instance that borough officials have discussed the vexing issue of parking.

Working in collaboration with several partners, borough council has retained architectural planner A. Stevens Krug to conduct the feasibility study, which will look at costs and other facets of building a parking garage in the commercial district.

Council president Ron Hershey said that the borough

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Maffei said that if the borough moves forward with an expansion of the parking garage, two things will be necessary: significant grant money and private capital to help offset the costs of the expansion.

Genesis could make a financial contribution up front or agree to higher parking garage rates. Scalise also said that agreements could be worked out so that the owners of the Genesis buildings would be sharing in some of the costs.

Currently, the fee is $700 annually for a parking space in the garage.

Scalise said that he has already met with county officials to discussion a grant for economic development. The window for the county grant opens in February, Scalise said, and the borough would need to contribute 25 percent as a match to the county’s 75 percent.

The larger state grant that is available for economic development could provide up to half the total project cost of $3.1 million.

Scalise informed council that the deadline for the application for the state grant is approaching, and the council authorized Scalise to retain the Lancaster, Pa.based RETTEW Associates,

Budgeting process moves forward in Avon Grove

is working closely with Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. (OMI), the Chester County Economic Development Council, and other entities to develop a plan that would provide a long-term solution to the parking issue.

State Rep. John Lawrence is also playing a role, including identifying potential funding sources.

“We have been working diligently with OMI and Representative Lawrence,” said Hershey. “We’re excited at the possibilities.”

The architectural firm that the borough has retained did similar work in West Chester and Hershey, Pa. The feasibility study is expected to cost $15,000, with expenses shared by the borough and several of the collaborators.

In other business at the meeting, borough manager Betsy Brantner informed council that

the borough has received an $8,000 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) grant for work on a traffic light.

Sarah Hershey, who has served as the junior council member for the last two years, was presented with a certificate of recognition from the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB).

Ed Knittel, the Senior Director of Education and Sustainability for PSAB, made the presentation.

“There are a number of boroughs that have junior council programs, and we have more all the time,” he said. He told Hershey, “We need people like you who are willing to work hard.”

Hershey is the daughter of council president Ron Hershey.

To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

an engineering and planning design firm, to assist with the grant application process.

Council member Geoff Bosley said that once the borough council knows what funding is available, they can make a decision on how to proceed.

Spencer said that the goal is to fund the project without passing along the costs to borough residents.

“If this is to happen, it should not impact the taxpayers in the community,” said Spencer.

In other business at the Jan. 20 meeting, council approved a memorandum of understanding with neighboring Kennett Township that will allow the borough police to enforce the weight limits on the bridge on State

Street near the Rite Aid pharmacy. The bridge itself is located in Kennett Township, but Kennett Square mayor Matthew Fetick said that it would be a benefit for the borough to have control over the enforcement because it will likely serve as a deterrent to overweight trucks that are passing through the borough.

“Our ultimate goal is to reduce truck traffic in town,” said Fetick.

Additionally, the memorandum of understanding will also allow Kennett Square Borough police to patrol and respond to calls throughout Anson B. Nixon Park, instead of just the portion of the park located in the borough.

To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

The Avon Grove School Board approved the accelerated budget opt-out resolution at its Jan. 22 meeting. By taking this action, the school board is pledging to stay within the Act 1 limit for any tax increase that might be necessary to balance the 20152016 budget.

The statewide Act 1 index limit is 1.9 percent for the next school year. Avon Grove’s adjusted Act 1 limit is 2.4 percent, and school board president Brian Gaerity said that the district will be able to balance the spending plan without exceeding this limit.

The school board approved a Request For Proposal (RFP) related to the possible sale of the school district’s wastewater treatment plant. The district is issuing the RFP to gauge the interest in the plant from potential plant operators.

Facilities Committee member Edward Farina said that for as long as the district is the owner of the wastewater treatment plant, it must stay current with changing DEP regulations and do regular maintenance on the plant. Farina said that these are not areas that the district wants to be focusing on, so it might be beneficial if the district could find a company that is in the business that wants to operate or buy the wastewater treatment plant. The wastewater treatment plant currently has additional capacity available beyond what the district uses, so it could be attractive to a potential buyer.

The school board also authorized an agreement with Signal 88 Security for the services of a part-time, unarmed security guard who will split time between the high school and middle school for four hours each school day.

Dr. Lou Chance, the district’s director of pupil services, made a report to the school board about the district-wide counseling plan.

Chance explained that the Pennsylvania School Code requires districts to have a comprehensive and sequential program of guidance services for kindergarten through twelfthgraders. Chance talked about the number of school counselors in each building, and the specific assignments for the counselors, including how many students each counselor is responsible for.

He noted that guidance counselors take on a variety of roles, and can do everything from responding to a crisis that a student is having to providing career counseling services to students.

Reading from the mission statement of the school counseling department, Chance said, “The Avon Grove School District believes that every child has a unique passion, otherwise known as a spark.

Our goal is to help each child identify and ignite his or her spark....”

The school district formed the Avon Grove Advisory Council to review the effectiveness and scope of the services provided by the K-12 counseling program. The advisory council includes students, parents, educators, and school board members, as well as representatives from non-profit organizations, community service organizations, post-secondary schools, and the business community.

“The impacts of the advisory council have been widespread,” Chance explained to the school board.

This advisory council developed a list of skills and experiences that students must have during their academic career in Avon Grove.

Chance said that a Curriculum Action Plan was developed that outlines the K-12 counseling program content that is delivered to all students. The Curriculum Action Plan is aligned to the following standards: student interpersonal skills, career and education work standards, and academic development.

Avon Grove has established a goal at the Penn London Elementary School to have a 25 percent reduction in the number of playground incidents that get reported. At the Avon Grove Intermediate School, the district used the Olweus Bullying Questionnaire in June 2014. Information and data were compiled from the student’s responses and reported to the school. The Avon Grove Intermediate School then instituted the Olweus Bully Prevention Program with goal of reducing incidents of bullying from 42 percent on the 2013-2014 Olweus Bullying Questionnaire to 21 percent by the end of the 2014-2015 school year.

Academic and career planning are important components of the district’s overall guidance program. The district focuses on career exploration, awareness, and interests starting at the elementary level.

Individualized academic and career plans start being introduced in seventh grade.

Students can take skill and interest inventories and track their progress with a personal My Plan account. Students are

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instructed on how to search for careers based on interests, aptitudes, and assessment results.

Career exploration includes a wide variety of careers, including military careers.

At the high school level, students utilize online course selection. They are guided through four-year course planning that allows for course recommendations and pre-requisites.

Students also receive assistance planning for college, which includes searches of colleges by career interests, majors, or location. Students are taught how to search for two-year, four-year, or certificate programs, compare schools, and how to apply for financial aid and scholarships.

The district has 253 students currently enrolled at the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Technical College High School in more than a dozen different programs. Students visit and tour the Technical College High School for the first time in fifth grade. A visit to the school and a question-and-answer session is held for eighth-graders.

Ninth-grade students attend an assembly and can apply to the school. Tenth through twelfth-graders receive the field experience and career scope assessments at the Technical College High School.

Chance said that the action plan will serve as a springboard to future initiatives, including an expansion of career lessons in elementary schools, more job shadowing opportunities, internship opportunities, mock interview days, career fairs, and an alumni survey.

The school board will meet again on Thursday, Feb. 12 and Thursday, Feb. 26. Both meetings are at 7:30 p.m. in the Avon Grove Intermediate School Audion.

The district’s Facilities Committee will discuss a recently completed report of the school buildings with regard to how they meet the future needs of the district during its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the district office.

To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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innovation culture; and support critical infrastructure and corridors of opportunity.

Sciochetti said that each of those goals has a direct connection to the economic development of Route 1 in southern Chester County, which he called "a corridor of opportunity."

"If you look at the Route 1 Corridor, you have an amazing mushroom industry, you've got warehousing, industry, agriculture, a great technical school, good open space -- a lot of things that are part and parcel of that corridor, as well as a lot of communities with different ideas as to what their future would look like," Sciochetti said. "Communities along the corridor have the opportunity to make choices. They have a rail line, they have modes of transportation, they can attract business and industry."

To what degree either the VISTA 2025 plan or Route 1 Corridor Initiative will ultimately yield fruit has not yet been fully realized, but one thing is certain: Chester County is a fertile ground for these ideas to take root. Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell, who opened the presentation, said that the county is one of only 42 Triple A counties in the nation, and the best educated, healthiest and wealthiest county in the Commonwealth.

He said that when the county began working on VISTA 2025, a consultant helping with the plan told the VISTA group that of all the economic plans they had consulted on,

Chester County was the only county whose significant economic drivers was it's distinct location – its close proximity to New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. -- as well as its qualities, such as open space and appreciation of its history.

Farrell echoed Sciochetti's comments, which insisted that just because the outlook is rosy right now in the county, that past performance is no guarantee of future success.

"If we don't plan, the world's economy will catch up to us and surpass us," Farrell said. "We are engaged in partnerships to develop strategies to keep the county vibrant. VISTA 2025 is a plan that renews itself. It's not meant to be put on the shelf and forgotten about. We need to review and change strategies and goals each year."

Jim Horn, the chief executive officer of Tri-M in Kennett Square, has been one of the leading voices in the Route 1 Initiative Steering Committee, which was formed to help encourage new business opportunities along the corridor. In providing opening remarks, Horn said that VISTA 2025 dovetails nicely with the Route 1 plans.

“The people of communities of southern Chester County envision a region that works together to provide jobs for its citizens and expands its tax base," Horn said, "a region that invests in its business districts to create attractive destinations for commerce and development, a region that protects its agricultural base and conserves its picturesque landscapes, a region that builds on its sens of place and diversity that makes

Decorative giraffes stolen from Landenberg yard Photos (2) by Richard L. Gaw

David Sciochetti, Urban Development Consultant for the Chester County Economic Development Council, shared the game plan for VISTA 2025, a public-private partnership effort focused on creating an economic development strategy for the county, at the Herr's Visitors Center on Jan. 15.

this region uniquely suited as a great place to live, work and play.”

Throughout his presentation, Sciochetti insisted that the VISTA 2025 plan is not a topdown, obligatory punch list, nor a mandate to get townships and municipalities to change their zoning laws in order to attract economic growth opportunities.

Rather, he intoned, VISTA 2025 is a document of what could be, written in the language of economic ideas.

"If you want to have a balance of progress and preservation and economic health, then you need someplace for the economy to grow," he said. "And if you don't want it to be urban sprawl, you have to tell it where it can go.

VISTA 2025 is saying that these are places where it can go...We're trying to put the picture together of where Chester County fits in the international, national and regional economy."

Paraphrasing a line from Alice in Wonderland, Sciochetti said,

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Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell, called for the constant review and change of economic strategies in the county.

"If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there. You need to start thinking about where you want to be, so you can start to make informed decisions about how to get there."

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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A Landenberg resident is hopeful that a pair of large, decorative giraffes that were taken from her yard within the last week will soon be returned.

Patricia Dunn, a resident of Gypsy Hill Road, said that one giraffe was taken on Friday night, Jan. 16, and the other was removed on Sunday, Jan. 18.

Each one was stolen sometime between sunset and 8 the next morning.

The black painted metal giraffes stand about nine feet tall and seven feet tall, respectively. The legs of the giraffes were cemented into the ground, so whoever removed them

came prepared. The giraffes were positioned about five feet off the road and easily visible to passersby.

“We put them out there so that everybody could enjoy them,” Dunn said.

The family purchased the giraffes last fall. They were originally located at the intersection of Penn Green and Chesterville roads in Landenberg.

Dunn is offering a $200 reward for information leading to the location of the giraffes. Anyone with information about the giraffes is asked to contact Dunn at 610-255-4732 or the Pennsylvania State Police in Avondale at 610-268-2022.

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Stevens: 'We should build our dreams, and live our plans'

Historic bridge will be for pedestrians, bicycles and emergency vehicles only

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer In the meeting rooms of local government, it is a rare occurrence when the actions of our elected officials stir applause from those in attendance. Rarer still is when those who are applauding get off of their seats and deliver a standing ovation, but at the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 21, that's just what many in the audience did.

To rousing approval from residents, Board Chairman Scudder Stevens and supervisor Dr. Richard Leff passed a resolution declaring that the historic Chandler Mill Bridge in the township – currently closed and now owned by the township, who has agreed to pay for its renovations – will be re-opened as a structure intended for pedestrians, pedal bicycles and emergency vehicles weighing up to and including 20 tons.

Under Resolution No. 2105-8, the bridge will otherwise be restricted to motor vehicles, as well as the construction of appropriate signage, break-away or removable bollards and other devices to prevent vehicular traffic from using the bridge, but still allow emergency vehicles to pass.

The specifics of the resolution, spelled out and read at the meeting by Township Manager Lisa Moore, serve merely as an official stamp of finality on a ten-year effort by township residents, conservation groups and elected officials to wrestle the bridge – which was closed in 2011 due to structural damage – from Chester County, whose plans for the structure included having it rebuilt as a two-lane, two-way vehicular bridge.

On Nov. 5, 2014, by a vote of 2-1, the Board of Supervisors passed a motion to authorize the township to

take actions necessary to obtain the bridge from the county, which was authorized on Dec. 8 by the Chester County Board of Commissioners.

Stevens said that while running for a supervisor seat in 2011, the question of whether to preserve the Chandler Mill Bridge as a historic and functional structure was "high on the radar of the electorate."

"I promised to save it," he said.

"By action taken this year, the township committed to save to save that bridge and is actively in the process of taking ownership from the County, in order to accomplish that goal.

"We should build our dreams, and live our plans, so long as we also exercise due diligence and care in the process. This board of supervisors is committed to performing its duties in such a responsible and careful manner."

Stevens credited resident Tom Brokaw's for his vision in creating a conservation zone for the vicinity of the bridge, which includes a donation of 45 acres of the Brokaw property to the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County [TLC] contiguous to the bridge, a $100,000 contribution to Kennett Township to fund the maintenance of the bridge, and a contribution of up to $100,000 to the TLC toward the purchase of real estate, to be used as the TLC's new headquarters and visitor's center.

"Guided by this thoughtful and generous vision by Tom and his family, and in conjunction with Kennett Township, we share the goal to jointly pursue an on-going effort to shape a significant, natural and environmental resource that will serve the community in perpetuity," Stevens added.

Dr. Leff said that in his mind, it didn't make sense for the bridge to be replaced by a modern, two-lane, two-way bridge, which would cost

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By John Chambless Staff Writer

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Kennett Township Supervisor Dr. Richard Leff delivered comments on Jan. 21, related to the board's decision to officially limit the historic Chandler Mill Bridge to pedestrians, pedal bicycles and emergency vehicles weighing up to and including 20 tons.

$3 million and built with federal funding.

"I wanted to preserve that bridge, and make the best use of it," Leff said. "We've weighed out a lot of pros and cons and options, had numerous discussions with our township engineers, and heard from a lot of the public. I think we're at a point now where I think we've heard from the public on all of those options, and we appreciate your input."

"I have to thank Tom [Brokaw] for his incredible vision and selflessness...and for the supervisors for sharing that vision," said Kate du Pont, chairperson of the TLC. "We're thrilled to have another preserve open to the public, where people can come out and enjoy the connectivity of trails. I think this is going to be a model for other townships, for other states, to see what can happen when you have a dilapidated bridge and a community coming together and finding a solution that works for the greater good."

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty. com .

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board approved several purchases and the 2015-16 school calendar at their Jan. 20 meeting, which was held in the auditorium of Patton Middle School.

Patton principal Tim Hoffman reported on several upcoming events at the school, including a dances, after-school activities, a science research competition and a benefit 5K walk to raise money to build a well in Africa, but pointed out one statistic that he felt showed the changes being made at the school.

In 2012-13, there were 630 letters sent to parents about attendance and discipline issues with students, Hoffman said.

In 2013-14, about 650 letters were sent. So far in this school year, 112 letters have been sent.

“That’s with our advisory program that we put into place, with our focus on relationship building and team building,” he said. “That, to me, says we’re doing something right with the environment here. I’d like to thank the teachers and the kids for their efforts.”

District superintendent John Sanville told Hoffman, “There’s a real energy around the middle school this year, and my hat’s off to all of you.”

Board members Carolyn Daniels and Kathleen Do praised the students and community members who turned out during the MLK Day of

Service on Jan. 19. “I’d like to congratulate the organizers who put together the many volunteers in honor of MLK Day throughout all of the schools,” Daniels said. “I’d also like to thank everyone who came out to use their day off as a day on.

It was very impressive.”

Do added that, “You folks made a real and lasting difference in the community yesterday.”

Do announced that a survey has been sent to students, parents and teachers asking for opinions on the amount of homework given to students, and whether the workload is too heavy. “I’d urge everyone to take a moment to fill out the survey,” she said. “This board is looking very seriously at the issue of homework, and we’d like to get as much feedback as possible. This is your chance to be heard.”

The board ratified the district’s electricity purchasing bid with Constellation, and approved the purchase of a maintenance vehicle for $36,888.35. The liquid fuels bid for the coming year was also ratified unanimously.

The joint purchasing fuel bids were for heating oil, gasoline and propane.

In a move that will save the district some $800,000 over the life of the refinanced bonds, the board authorized the district to pursue a bond refinancing through Public Financial Management, Inc., Boenning & Scattergood, Inc.,

and Dilworth Paxson LLP. The district calendar was unanimously approved after months of public input on the issue. Daniels said that a large committee made up of teachers, community members and administrators had been consulted. “I can’t remember another time when all of these groups got a survey,” she said. “It was an overwhelming response.”

Board member Steve Simonson joked that, “We’re about eight hours into the first term of our new Governor, and to the best of my knowledge, we have no major changes in educational policy yet.”

But board president Victor Dupuis cautioned that, “We are concerned about the whole discussion around fair value funding and what it might mean.

Ours is a district that is blessed with generous tax revenues, as opposed to generous state support, and there are concerns as we go through this budget process that we may be one of those districts that is targeted as receiving more than our fair share of state funding. That could impact our budget in this and subsequent years, so we are keeping an eye on that.”

The board will next meet on Feb. 9 for a work session in the public meeting room at 740 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square.

The public is welcome. Visit www.ucfsd.org for details.

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty.com.

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and drew a small crowd of concerned citizens and homeowners, along with representatives from Eastern Shore. The proposed new pipeline will pass right by the Franklin Township building, and supervisors chairman John Auerbach attended the town meeting. He was to report his findings at the township’s Jan. 21 board of supervisors meeting, but it was postponed by weather conditions to Jan. 28.

Auerbach provided his remarks to the Chester County Press, outlining his impression of the meeting.

“Eastern Shore Natural Gas had more than 10 company employees from a wide range of disciplines to answer questions from residents,” Auerbach wrote.

“They were well organized with information, maps and literature about the proposed project.”

There are several documents and maps related to the pipeline proposal, called the White Oak Mainline Expansion Project, posted on the township’s website (www.franklintownship.us).

“In my DuPont career, I have been responsible for all aspects of overland pipelines carrying steam, water, and various hydrocarbons (feedstock and finished product),” Auerbach wrote.

“I put together a quick bullet list of subjects to use when talking to ESNG. My intent was to do a basic check on their technical and environmental credentials.

After about 30 minutes of discussion, I concluded that they were well qualified to execute the project they propose.”

Other representatives from Franklin Township at the Jan. 14 meeting were Paul Lagasse, the chairman of the Historical Architectural Review Board; Ralph Olivier, the chairman of the Planning Commission; and former supervisor Nan Latimer.

“The bigger issue for township residents is the disturbance to their properties and potential land devaluation,” Auerbach wrote. “This will impact property owners in various degrees, depending on how they use their property.”

There are already rules in place regarding how close land owners can put decks, pools, trees or other structures near the pipelines.

In a note from Franklin Township solicitor Mark Thompson that is posted on the township website, Thompson writes, “Pennsylvania municipalities have a very limited ability to regulate facilities associated with pipelines. ... Townships have very little authority to regulate the location and operation of interstate pipelines as the Federal Natural Gas Act confers upon the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ‘exclusive jurisdiction’ over the transportation and sale of natural gas in interstate commerce.”

Auerbach said that about 30 people attended the meeting, with most from Londonderry

Township. “My concern is that many people will start to express their concern when the pipeline construction starts,” he wrote. “We have had many inquiries from various residents and we have advised them to follow our website for information and possible neighborhood meetings. Quite frankly, I am surprised at the lack of response.”

A letter mailed to Franklin Township from Eastern Shore in December estimated that construction work would not begin until June 2015, pending all necessary approvals.

In a phone interview on Jan. 22, Auerbach said that the ground disturbance for installing the new pipeline “would be about 100 feet wide.” Pipelines are installed in sections, he explained.

Crews construct the metal pipe on a scaffolding above ground, then the pipe is lowered into a ditch and covered up before the crew moves on to the next section of pipe.

Referring to his experience with installing pipelines of this kind, Auerbach praised the expertise of Eastern Shore and said, “These kinds of pipelines don’t leak. It’s as simple as that. They are monitored very closely. The biggest thing these companies have to worry about is somebody digging in their yard and hitting the line. Other than that, they are very safe.”

For updated information regarding the pipeline project, visit www.franklintownship. us.

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty.com.

Upland student works exhibited at Brandywine Museum of Art Upland Country Day School opened a special exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum of Art recently featuring original artwork from Upland students.

For the “Imagine Brandywine” exhibition, students in kindergarten through ninth grade worked with art teachers Terry Anderson and Caroline Lathan Stiefel to design magazine cover illustrations inspired by artists from the golden age of illustration and Brandywine artists such as Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth and Frank Schoonover.

The exhibition opened with a reception with the student artists and the community on Jan. 25 and featured a performance by Upland’s Choral Vocal Ensemble. The Upland art will be on exhibit through April 12.

“Imagine Brandywine” debuted late last year as a showcase for creative art projects by area school students, and is inspired by the museum’s collection and landscape.

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Upland first graders with their artworks at the opening

Visitors at the opening reception on Jan. 25.

Man arrested for thefts from Modern Mushroom A Downingtown man has been arrested for the theft of more than $18,000 from Modern Mushroom in Avondale.

According to New Garden Township Police, Deseon Eggleston, 33, was caught after an account manager at Modern Mushroom noticed a series of thefts spanning several months. Eggleston had been employed at the time as the company’s

payroll manager. An investigation revealed that he had created an employee account with false documents and then channeled more than $18,000 into his own bank account.

On Jan. 23, an arrest warrant was issued for Eggleston, who was arrested during a routine traffic stop the following day. He was arraigned and released on unsecured bail of $25,000.

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Opinion Letters to the Editor Why we’re not redistricting Letter to the Editor: The Unionville-Chadds Ford school board has decided not to change boundary lines for our elementary schools. Since there has been a great deal of discussion about it among our parents and some misinformation in the media, we are writing to clarify the reasons for our decision.

More than a year ago, the board was informed that Pocopson Elementary was nearing its capacity. That alerted us to the need for a study so we could properly plan for the future. Redistricting is a complex process that requires projections in birth rates, migration trends in and out of the district and new housing construction,

both approved and planned.

We needed experts in the field and found McKissick Associates Insights from Harrisburg. Vern McKissick, has walked over 38 million square feet of schools and executed more than $1 billion in school design projects. Kristin McKissick works exclusively on long-range master planning for educational institutions.

They are highly qualified, having successfully worked with dozens of PA school districts.

We also needed stakeholder input so we formed an Advisory Committee. The committee was composed of parents, teachers, board members and administrators. All four of our elementary schools were represented. The committee reviewed and vetted

the McKissick data and worked with the Administration to create the recommendation. The results of their study were conclusive: no redistricting needed.

In fact, contrary to a recent letter to the editor, none of the four K-5 schools in our district are over capacity. Pocopson is experiencing a “bubble” right now and enrollments are expect to approach, but not exceed capacity. Enrollments will decline after another few years. In other words, the planned growth in our district is not currently projected to exceed capacity and therefore no redistricting is required.

The District has a plan for managing this “bubble” to insure the continued quality of

instruction and consistency of program between each of our elementary schools.

Redistricting can cause a great deal of disruption for families and disappointment for children who have to change schools. We will avoid the process based upon sound research, the best available projections from professionals in the field, and input from community members.

We strive to conduct the business of this district in a transparent and collaborative manner. If you have any questions and comments, please email us at ucfsdcommunications@ucfsd.net.

Vic Dupuis President, UCFSD Board of Directors

Local MUNICIPAL PENSIONS:

The rest of the (untold) story… single statewide system and let the healthy one’s assets be used to balance the troubled ones. But bigger isn’t better. All we have to do is look at the state’s behemoth and woefully underfunded system, which accounts for 90 percent of the pension stress in the Make no mistake: Pennsylvania is in the midst of a public pen- state, for proof of that.

So what is the answer? sion crisis.

First and foremost, lawmakers and others have to stop ignoring The headlines, including those generated by recent comments by the giant elephant in the room, the state’s out-ofAuditor General Eugene DePasquale, indicate that control pension system, and finally do something the predicament is deep-rooted and widespread. about it.

But do the news reports tell the whole story?

Between the retirement benefits offered through Clearly, the commonwealth is facing a snowballthe State Employees Retirement System and the ing pension bill, expected to mushroom from $52 Public School Employees Retirement System, billion today to more than $65 billion by 2021, to Pennsylvania has accumulated more than $52 cover retirement benefits promised to more than billion in pension obligations, and that number 800,000 state and public school employees. continues to grow.

It’s also true that a handful of local governProposed reform options have included switchments — primarily large and midsize cities like ing employees from a defined benefit to a Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton — have defined contribution plan, similar to a 401(k). retirement programs that are under water and have This proposal won’t fix the shortfall, but it will been for quite some time. reduce future retirement costs, a step in the right But here’s something the headlines – and even the direction. auditor general – haven’t told you: The majority Another good step for state officials: Admit that of municipal pension plans are doing just fine and David M. Sanko local governments “get it” and take some lessons provide a stark contrast to the headline-grabbing from them. Why not study what pension-smart municipalities horror stories.

In places like Bethel Township in Berks County, Castanea are doing right? And while the state is at it, why not enact other Township in Clinton County, Connellsville Township in Fayette reforms that address the root causes of fiscal distress to help County, and Great Bend Township in Susquehanna County, municipal pension plans stay solvent?

The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors employee pension plans are overfunded by as much as 700 percent These communities are the rule, not the exception, accord- supports a proposal that would stop third-party arbitrators from ing to recent data from the Pennsylvania Employee Retirement including municipal police and firefighter pension benefits in Commission, which has been documenting the distress level of contract negotiations. This practice, noticeably absent from the the 1,448 municipalities that receive state aid to offset mandated headlines, has significantly escalated municipal pension costs at the expense of local budgets and taxpayers. retirement benefits.

The state’s pension crisis – and I emphasize the word “state” PERC figures indicate that the number of solvent municipal pension plans significantly exceeds the number of troubled ones. here – didn’t happen overnight, nor will it be solved overnight.

But let’s not get distracted, either, with misleading headlines, In 2014, for instance, 808 municipalities and their plans were classified as “not distressed” while just 23 local governments, misguided efforts, and false alarms focused on municipal pension including Philadelphia and Scranton, were declared “severely dis- plans. They’re OK. Hopefully, someday after we’ve made the tough decisions and tressed,” which means the plans are funded at less than 50 percent of liabilities. The remaining 617 municipalities and their plans fell taken some cues from the locals, we can say the same about the state’s pension plans. in between, defined as either minimally or moderately distressed.

David M. Sanko is the executive director of the Pennsylvania Still, despite the small number of severely distressed municipal plans, some are portraying the pension problems of a few as a State Association of Township Supervisors. With a broad backstatewide epidemic and want everyone, including communities ground in local and state government, Sanko oversees an that have kept their pension plans healthy and above water, to organization that is the primary advocate for the commonwealth’s 1,454 townships of the second class, home to 5.4 million swallow the same bad medicine.

Their solution: Consolidate all local retirement plans into a Pennsylvanians.

By David M. Sanko Executive Director, Pa. State Association of Township Supervisors

Oxford mentoring program helps local students Since 1995, the Oxford Educational Foundation (OEF) has been operating a mentoring program which places hundreds of mentors in the Oxford schools.

Volunteers and students are matched with the expectation of developing a continuing relationship between a child and a positive role model.

The program is administered

by Karen Olivieri, a retired Oxford Area School District teacher and volunteer coordinator for the OEF. The OEF encourages mentors and students to meet at least once a week through activities which may include

visiting a library or museum, attending a sporting event or school activity, or simply finding a quiet moment during or after the school day to talk about events in each other’s lives.

Many times these students have difficulty handling conflict, and the mentor is a resource for offering alternative solutions to problems. The goal of the OEF program is to help provide a positive outlook on life by building self-esteem, developing coping skills and forming attainable goals for the future.

The program’s impact on individual students can be

noticed in the child’s increased school attendance and academic success, decreased discipline referrals, and improvements in social skills. It has an impact on the lives of the mentors, as well.

Mentors have reported a sense of satisfaction in recognizing that they can make a difference.

According to Dr. Raymond Fischer, executive director of the OEF, the key to a good mentoring relationship is to have a caring adult who is consistently there for a young person. The Oxford Educational Foundation mentoring program promotes this type of mentoring.

Call 610-932-7200 or e-mail oxfordeducationalfoundation @

yahoo.org if you are interested in becoming a mentor for an elementary or secondary student.

Clarification An article in Jan. 21 Chester County Press stated that the freshmen class at Unionville High School organized the Change for Change program in support of the Kennett Food Cupboard. The program was put together by the MLK CommUNITY Food Drive committee. Unionville also collaborated, as did the Kennett cheerleaders, the staff at the Franklin Mint Bank, and other volunteers.

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Editorial The Lighthouse Youth Center’s week to shine This is a big week for the Lighthouse Youth Center in Oxford.

On Sunday, the Lighthouse’s new 12,000-square-foot home was unveiled to the public during an open house that drew more than 700 people. This week also marks the Lighthouse’s 27th anniversary of serving the Oxford community.

At the open house, the word “blessing” was mentioned frequently as Lighthouse officials talked about how the community generously supported the effort to build a new youth center. Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell said that Lighthouse Youth Center has been a blessing to the Oxford community. He’s right, of course.

Law enforcement data shows that the hours between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. are peak times for juvenile crime. Nationally, the juvenile crime rate doubles in the hours immediately after school.

The Lighthouse Youth Center provides a safe, structured environment where youngsters can learn and have fun—and what is better for children to do than learn and have fun?

When children are left alone in the first few hours after school, they are at risk of committing crimes, being the victims of crime, receiving poor grades in school, and abusing alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. Studies show that being unsupervised after school can double the risk that an eighth-grader will smoke, drink, or abuse drugs.

Southern Chester County is fortunate to have the Lighthouse Youth Center—as well as the Garage Community & Youth Center in Kennett Square and West Grove, and the After-TheBell Program in Kennett Square.

These after-school programs make a real difference in the lives of young people. It’s not just a matter of preventing crime or curbing drug abuse. It’s about making sure that children in the community understand that they are cared about.

In the last 27 years, more than 3,000 children and teenagers have benefited from the programs and services that the Lighthouse offers. Executive director Buzz Tyson, the staff, and a dedicated team of volunteers have created a nurturing environment for young people in the Oxford community. The Lighthouse is a place where the youngsters can get help with homework or play games with their friends. They can take a music lesson or play basketball. The Lighthouse even provides meals. The programs and services are constantly evolving to meet the needs of youngsters. Staff members and volunteer mentors at the Lighthouse have helped youngsters take a test for a driver’s license, apply for college, or find a job.

We would like to extend our congratulations to the Lighthouse for the fine debut of the new home, and for the 27 years of service to the Oxford community. We’d also like to congratulate Tyson for his 20th anniversary as the executive director. The community is better, brighter place because of the Lighthouse.

Chester County Press Randall S. Lieberman Publisher

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Obituaries SHIRLEY M. WINTHER

ETHEL CLOUD BOGLE

Shirley M. Winther, of Chadds Ford and Ocean City, N.J., died quietly on Jan. 20, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on Easton, Shirley moved to Philadelphia and married Walter Winther, with whom she recently celebrated a 67th wedding anniversary. As an artist, she became passionate about the Wyeth school of art.

She was the owner of the Chadds Ford Art Gallery since the early 1970s and promoted the artwork and careers of scores of local artists over the years. She adored her family and spending time with her grandchildren in Chadds Ford, Vermont, Maine, and Ocean City.

She is survived by her husband, Walter; son Robert (Nancy); daughters Janice (Kurt) and Jackie (Bill); as well as grandchildren Bryan Winther (Melanie), Kelly Sweeney (Tim), Lauren Boredenko (Chris), Scott McCoy, Michael Murrison, and Jon Murrison; and great-granddaughter, Lily.

Plans are pending for a celebration of life in the spring or early summer. Donations in her memory may be made to PBS TV-WHYY, 150 N. 6th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106. Online condolences may be made at www.donohuefuneralhome.com.

Ethel Cloud Bogle, 83, of Strickersville, Pa., passed away on Jan. 19 at her home.

She was born at home in Strickersville in 1931 to the late Willis M. and Florence E. Cloud. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Strickersville, and graduated from Newark High School in 1950. She worked as a secretary for a construction company in Newark, Del., and then went to Hercules Powder Company for six-and-a-half years. While raising her family, she worked part time for National 5&10 in Newark, and then worked for The DuPont Company (Louviers in Newark) for 25-and-a-half years. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, travel, cooking, gardening, crocheting, and caring for her devoted husband and family. She cherished her family and friends.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, John F. Bogle, Jr.; a wonderful daughter, Jane B. Campbell and her husband Tony of San Diego, Calif.; and a wonderful son, Paul F. Bogle of Mt. Airy, Md. Her daughter in-law, Jenny W. Bogle, preceded her in death. She is also survived by four granddaughters, Andrea and Tara Campbell of San Diego, Calif., Holly Diaz of Clarksburg, Md., and Stephanie Bogle of Easton, Md. The family wishes to thank friends, neighbors and all of her care providers. A service honoring her life was held at Kemblesville United Methodist Church on Jan. 25. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Church or Kemblesville United Methodist Church and mailed to R.T. Foard & Jones Funeral Home, 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711.

To send condolences visit www.rtfoard.com.

WALTER JOSEPH REIDER Walter Joseph Reider, 94, of Melbourne Fla., died on Jan. 20 at Linden Hall Nursing Home in Kennett Square.

He was the longtime companion of Peggy Whitehead, and husband of the late Muriel Cody, who died in 2005 and with whom he shared over 20 years of a very happy marriage. Born in New York City, he was a son of the late Walter and the late Anna (Karoly) Reider. He served our country in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific on Eniwetok Island. He was a truck driver for National 101 and Eastern on the Ball in New Jersey, retiring to Florida in 1975. He loved fishing and boating, especially off the coast of New Jersey with his nephew, Robert, and during his retirement years in Florida. He could fix anything and had a gift working with his hands. He was well known for his sense of humor, easygoing attitude, hard work, and love of people.

He made friends wherever he went and was well loved by his family.

Survivors include, in addition to Peggy, one stepson, William Cody (Alice) of San Jose Calif.; one brother, Albert Reider (Ann) of Easton, Pa.; two grandchildren, Evan and Carey; three nieces, Doris Mucha, Ann Preston and Mary Daly and their families; nephew Robert; and grandnieces and nephews, Evan, Geoffrey and Olivia. He was predeceased by one brother, Lawrence; and two sisters, Dolores and Caroline.

A funeral was held Jan. 23. Interment was in St. Patrick Cemetery in Kennett Square. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To view Walter’s online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

ALBERTA H. SMITH Alberta H. Smith, 101, of Kennett Square, passed away on Jan. 21 at the Pocopson Home.

She was the wife of LeRoy T. Smith, who passed away in 1977, and with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Mildred Chaffee Hufford.

She was a secretary at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester for more than 20 years, retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Unionville Presbyterian Church, a past member of the Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, Chester County Hospital Auxiliary, East Lynn Grange and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed traveling, and she had visited all 50 states. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

She is survived by one son, Barry L. Smith and his wife Phyllis of Kennett Square; three grandsons, Brian Smith and his wife Debbie, Kevin Smith and his wife Sue, and Barry Smith and his fiancée Jenn; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, Harrry Hufford, Bill Hufford, John Hufford and Pete Hufford; and one sister, Florence Highfield.

Services and burial were private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made in her memory to Pocopson Home, 1695 Lenape Rd., West Chester, PA 19382. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

PETER R. EASON Peter Ronald Eason, 87, of Glen Mills, died on Jan. 21 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester.

He was the husband of Jacqueline Palumbo Eason, who died in 2014, and with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Peter R. Eason and the late Eileen Henderson Eason. He served our country during World War II in the Navy. He was a proud member of the Fire Department of New York for over 20 years. He worked and studied hard and achieved the rank of lieutenant, and eventually Captain, leading Rescue 2 Company in Brooklyn. He often put his life in danger and saved many lives during his career. This station is known to be one of the busiest fire stations in the country. The love of his life was his wife Jackie, and the family that they raised together. He devoted himself to ensuring their well-being and was an active participant in all their lives.

He is survived by his sons and daughters, Linda Bartunek and her husband George of Baiting Hollow N.Y., Donna Kiernan and her husband Frank of West Chester Pa., Peter and his wife Renee of Milford, Conn., and Thomas and his wife Krista of Niskayuna N.Y.; one sister, Joan Silveira of Pismo Beach, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral services and interment will be held privately. Contributions in Peter’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399

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Tiny insects and abandoned places Robert Jenkins creates artwork that will surprise you

By John Chambless Staff Writer Preserved in glass, the insects created by artist Robert Jenkins don’t immediately demand attention. But stop a moment and get close to them, and there’s a dazzling surprise.

“The first time I was showing them, people were just walking by them, like, ‘Oh, that’s just a bug in a frame,’” Jenkins said.

“Then I got to talking to one person who asked where I got the bugs. I said, ‘Well, I painted them.’”

The magic of Jenkins’ tiny paintings is that, even when you find out how he does them, they are still astounding. During an interview in his small studio space in Chatham, Jenkins laid out several works in progress on his work table. “I start with a loose wash painting of the

insect on glass,” he said, “Then I do layers of a clear epoxy that hardens and then I paint on top of each layer. As the layers get thicker, it gives you a threedimensional look.”

The gradual buildup of painted details finally coalesces into an insect that is rendered in a panel about a quarter of an inch thick.

They are like nothing you’ve ever seen.

“Each one takes about 40 hours, because you have to wait eight to 10 hours for each layer to dry,” Jenkins explained. “And I do all the framing myself.”

Jenkins, 27, lives with his wife and a new black lab puppy in a home in Chatham that he is in the process of rehabbing. With a full-time job during the week, he gets only weekends to paint, but makes the most of his limited time by turning out exceptional work.

The paintings are applied on layer after layer of epoxy.

Jenkins said his parents are not artistic, but they encouraged his drawing from an early age.

Raised in the Coatesville area, he was inspired by the work of Andrew Wyeth, Richard Bollinger. He was also fascinated by his uncle’s collection of real insects in frames that were displayed on the walls.

“As a little kid, I’d always look at them, and he’d tell me where they were from and the names and stuff like that,” Jenkins said.

“I started doing a little more research. A couple of years ago, I got into fly-fishing and started seeing a whole lot of dragonflies on the water. I started researching them and painting them.”

As he went on to get a BFA at Kutztown University, and an MFA at Penn State, Jenkins refined his work from the usual barns and landscapes of Chester County to his own unique direction. “One of my buddies had access to a 3-D printer,” Jenkins said. “He lived in Philly at the time and said, ‘I have to show you this cool new toy.’ I thought it was cool and wondered if I could apply it to art. Then there was a guy in my graduate class who uses epoxy for his paintings. I asked him how it was used, and combined the two and came up with this,” Jenkins said.

The shimmer of dragonfly wings, the tiny hairs on a caterpillar, or the spindly legs of a bee are meticulously rendered in life size. The paintings are a way of preserving what Jenkins sees as the beauty of the insects

Artist Robert Jenkins in his studio at his home in Chatham.

Jenkins is captivated by the beauty of insects that he renders in three-dimensional paintings.

without having to kill them.

The other focus of Jenkins’ art is abandoned building interiors. “When I was younger, I’d kind of break into any place I could,” he said with a grin. “I’m originally from the Coatesville-Honey Brook area. In Coatesville, they had a whole bunch of abandoned mills, Lukens Steel, places like that. Up at Kutztown, they had a bunch of old abandoned buildings as well. I’d go and walk around these places and see what I could find.

“Mostly I do a quick sketch on site, and bring a camera along to photograph the light and colors I need,” he said. “The hard part is getting somebody to go with me, because the buildings are steel and concrete and there’s no cel service. It’s not a good idea to go alone in case you get hurt.”

The resulting paintings find somber beauty in peeling paint, broken timbers and the rusting remnants of once-mighty machines. “I try to capture the emptiness,” he said. “A lot of people think these paintings are nostalgic, but I like painting them to document the decay of the building. To show that it’s a hazard, yet it’s still standing.

“There are people who say, ‘These are beautiful places, but why do you paint them?’

Other people ask, ‘Who would buy them?’” Jenkins said with a chuckle. “I’m still trying to figure that out.”

For the past couple of years, Jenkins has displayed his work at Mala Galleria in Kennett Square, where he has gained a loyal core of admirers and

buyers, particularly for his insect paintings. “It’s actually kind of hard keeping up with inventory,” he said. He has exhibited a piece at the Delaware Art Museum and will have a show at the Natural History Museum in Delaware this summer. His jewel-like paintings of insects should fit right in.

For more information, visit www.rjenkinsart.com, or www. malagalleria.com.

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty.com.

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Area artists to take part in a showcase of winter beauty

By Gene Pisasale Correspondent Generations of renowned painters took their brushes and easels outdoors to capture the beauty of a scene on canvas. The Chadds Ford Historical Society will honor this long tradition with the Seventh Annual Plein Air event on Feb. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Past plein air events with the Historical Society have enabled dozens of gifted regional artists to depict the beauty of the Brandywine Valley during two days of painting. This year will bring something truly special -the participation of painters from the “100 Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Artists” publication. Past years have produced superb renditions of the local landscape. Guests can come to the Chadds Ford

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Historical Society Barn, meet and chat with the artists, and purchase paintings created only hours before.

The Plein Air 2015 Event will

take place at the Visitor Center at 1736 Creek Road (just up the road from Hank’s Place) in Chadds Ford. Artists are invited to paint on Saturday; those

who can’t attend may submit a painting created in the plein-air style. Tickets for $50 admit two people, including early entry from 5 to 6 p.m. With wine and hors d’oeurves. Preview ticket holders will receive a $25 coupon good towards purchase of a painting. Later, from 6 to 8 p.m., $10 general ticket holders can mix and mingle with the artists while enjoying the works.

Signed copies of a newly published book on the 100 Plein Air Painters of the Mid-Atlantic will be available for purchase. Noted regional artist Gary Pendleton will be giving a lecture presentation on this topic on March 10 as part of the society’s spring lecture series. For more information, call 610-388-7376 or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.

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Sports Scheuer’s basket gives Unionville 51-49 OT win

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer At halftime of last Friday night’s Unionville-Bishop Shanahan girls basketball game at Unionville High School, Indian head coach Fred Ellzy encouraged his team to go back to “doing the little things.”

Although he’d seen his squad play aggressively on the defensive end in the first half, just the opposite was happening when

the Indians had the ball. Poor passing, mixed signals and the inability to get the ball into leading scorer Micayla Flores all contributed to Unionville heading into the locker room down 19-18 at halftime.

After a gutsy, claw-from-behind performance in the second half, Ellzy’s “Little Things” halftime speech finally paid off – in overtime – when Unionville guard Casey Scheuer drove the lane with five seconds remaining and

flipped an underhand shot over defenders to give the Indians a thrilling, 51-49 victory that handed Bishop Shanahan its first loss of the season.

“I told them that it comes down to the fundamentals of basketball,” Ellzy said. “I told them, ‘You’re playing against a very, very good team who’s not playing their game, and we’re not playing our best, either. I told them that we have to do the little things, and if we continue to do the little things, we’ll have a shot.”

Soon after the opening tip-off, Unionville’s defensive strategy was readily apparent: Deny the ball to Bishop Shanahan center, Devon Adams. Flores was joined by her teammates in an all-out shut down of Adams, holding the freshman to just two points in the first quarter and just six in the game.

Down 10-6 at the start of the second quarter, the Eagles went into a patient, perimeter-passing offense, burning nearly two minutes off the clock before the first shot was taken in the period. Eventually, they broke Unionville’s zone, launching

three three-pointers – two by Kelly Basile and one by Jennifer Sendi.

In the closing seconds of the first half, Unionville’s Maddie Shanahan hit a half-court shot from just beyond the half-court line to send the Indians into the half down by one point.

What Unionville did not do well in the first half, it more than made up for in the second: Get the ball into the hands of Flores.

The senior captain took over for the remainder of the game, scoring nine points in the third quarter on her way to a gamehigh 20 points, highlighted by a three-point play with 1:40 remaining in the quarter that gave Unionville a 33-27 lead.

With 2:30 left in regulation, a three-pointer by Shannon Cody cut Unionville’s lead to 38-37, which led to the Indians going into a stall tactic, with senior guard Adrianna Weber holding the ball for more than a minute just beyond the three-point arc.

With 30 seconds remaining, she was fouled by Bishop Shanahan’s Kelly Cox and promptly made two free throws to give Unionville a three-point lead.

With 20 seconds left, Cox landed a clutch three-point shot from the top of the key to tie the game at 40. On the subsequent in-bounds play, Cox fouled Lexi Shanahan, who made one of two free throws to give Unionville a 41-40 lead. With five seconds left, the Eagles’ Mikayla Maxwell drove down the lane, was fouled during her shot, and made one of two free throws to force the game into overtime.

With 22 seconds left in overtime, Scheuer was fouled and made one of two free throws to give the Indians a 49-45 lead, but on Bishop Shanahan’s next possession, Cox scored on a layup and was fouled. Although she missed the free throw, her teammate Abigail Bailey was fouled and made two free throws to tie the game at 49, setting up Scheuer’s game-winning shot.

“Coach Ellzy told us to get the ball to the basket and draw some fouls,” Scheuer said moments after her game-winning basket.

“I saw the opening and I just drove and took the shot. It’s all just a part of who we are as a team. We just have really good chemistry and we worked hard

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Unionville captain Micayla Flores scored 20 points in a thrilling, overtime victory over Bishop Shanahan on Jan. 23.

throughout the game and got it done.”

“Casey’s our senior,” Ellzy said of Scheuer, who scored 10 points in the victory. “She’s been hitting some big shots for us all year and she took it upon herself to step up and win the game, and I’m proud of her.”

The win gave Unionville a 13-4 overall record on the season, and a solid 7-2 record in the ChesMont American, while Bishop Shanahan fell to 7-1 overall, while still remaining at the top of the Ches-Mont National.

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

Winning streak continues for KMC boys The KMC boys gymnastics team, levels 6-10, traveled to the West Point Academy for a competition. The level 8 team took home another first place team trophy. Kieran Clark, Liam Bachman and Andrew Overman gained the level 8 team victory with their strong performance amongst tough competition.

Thirty-five teams from across

the country competed, bringing more than 500 gymnasts to compete.

The level 4 team traveled to Atlantic City, NJ to compete in the Star Struck invitational where they won third place in the team competition without some of their top team members.

The complete meet results include the following:

Level 10 The level 10 group had fierce competition and Matthew Bunke and Garret Enslen were up for the challenge. Enslen competed so well that he was invited to take part in the event finals on parallel bars. In the 17-and-18 year old age group, Bunke was fourth all-around, fifth on floor, third on rings, fourth on vault,

and second on high bar. Enslen placed sixth all-around, third on floor, sixth on rings, and third on parallel bars.

Level 9 Collin Cunane competed in his first meet of the season in the 13-and 14-year-old age group, where he won third place on parallel bars.

Level 8 Clark was the top performer of the KMC crew in the 11-and 12-year-old age group, taking first on parallel bars. He also placed second on floor, fifth on high bar and fourth all-around.

Bachman was right behind Clark in all-around in fifth place.

Bachman also took home third on vault. Overman followed Bachman in all-around, placing sixth. Overman was fifth on floor, sixth on vault and third on high bar.

Level 7 Kyle Walchuk competed well enough to take home first place on vault and parallel bars in the 9-and 10-year old age group.

He also finished second in allaround, third on floor, third on pommel horse, sixth on rings and second on high bar.

Level 6 In the 11-and-over age group, TJ Langdon finished fourth on pommel horse.

Level 4 In the 6-and 7-year old age group, Joshua Secord took home fourth place on pommel horse and sixth place all-around. For the 8-and 9-year old age group, Zachary Secord was the parallel bar champion. He was also fifth on rings and all-around.

AJ DiPillo earned fifth on pommel horse and parallel bars.

Maksym Pohorylo won fifth on high bar. In his first competition, Ryan Uy placed sixth on floor.

In the 10-and 11-year-old age group, Austin Geibel was the rings champion and second on high bar. He also placed third on all-around, floor, vault, and parallel bars and fifth on pommel horse. Sean Salisbury had a strong showing with a third place win on rings. He also won fifth all-around, sixth on floor, and fourth on pommel horse and high bar.

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Education Upland students design a city of the future A team of students from Upland Country Day School in grades six through nine is participating in the Philadelphia Regional Future City Competition on Jan. 24 at Arch Bishop John Carroll High School in Wayne, Pa. Approximately 45 area schools are competing in the regional completion, with 1,400 schools competing nationally. The students work as a team from September to January, with an educator and a professional engineer mentor, to design and lay out a city of the future using SimCity computer software and build a tabletop model using recycled materials illustrating one section of the city.

The Upland students submitted a 1,000-word essay offering solutions to an engineering problem. They have named their city Great Heights. With a budget of $100 and mostly recycled materials from around the school, the students have included two farms (with food production to feed the city), a casino,

Upland students work on a tabletop model of their city.

shopping mall, police and fire departments, solar power and condominium housing within their model.

The students met regularly with their engineer mentor, Bijan Pashanamaei, for issues to consider, but the kids devised the city and concepts themselves.

“I wanted Upland to get involved because the project

Sports equipment collection and sale A used sports equipment collection and sale is taking place in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Residents can help by donating used equipment for any sport. Put the donations by your mailbox on Feb. 7 by 8 a.m. for collection. A drop-off at the Charles F. Patton Middle

School cafeteria takes place on Feb. 27 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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went beyond a typical science fair project,” said Heather Iovine, Upland upper school science teacher. “Students have to work collaboratively, problem solve and take into consideration the many factors involved in a city plan.”

Students participating in Future City apply math and science concepts to real-world issues; develop writing, public speaking, problem solving and time management skills; research and purpose solutions to engineering challenges; discover different types of engineering and explore career options; learn how communities function and become better citizens themselves; and develop strong teamwork skills.

“As a resident of Kennett Square, I have been involved with the Future City program for many years and believe it is an excellent introduction for young

minds to experience science and engineering,” said Pashanamaei, an engineer with AECOM, one of the largest engineering and architectural firms in the world.

The top six teams in the morning preliminary round compete in the afternoon regional finals, with the first place team going to the national competition in Washington, D.C., during National Engineers Week in February. The top national team gets a trip to Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala. In addition to the regional awards for the six finalists, the regional program provides awards in a number of areas related to the engineering of cities.

The Philadelphia teams have always placed well nationally, and in 1999 took first place.

Many team members were introduced to engineering for the first time through Future City and have since become engineers.

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Hopewell Elementary School homeroom champions recently participated in the school level of the National Spelling Bee. The school level winner was sixth grader Ashley Andrikanich, who will represent Hopewell at the Chester County Spelling Bee, to be held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit on Feb. 9. Pictured (front, from left) are principal Nicole Addis, Ashley, fifth grader Aisha Martin, sixth grader Gavra Goldie and Academically Talented Program teacher Jennifer Shelley; middle (from left) are sixth grader Brayden Todd and fifth graders Alaina Kargulewicz and Nahomy Navarro; top (from left) are assistant principal Matthew Hovanec, fifth graders Kaitlyn Barr and Jac Conner and sixth graders Chris Goodrich, Hailey Gilles and Casey Long. Fifth grader Nick Richardson was unable to participate due to illness.

Penn’s Grove School Middle School seventh and eighth grade homeroom champions recently participated in the school level of the National Spelling Bee. Seventh grader Elena Roe was the school level winner, and eighth grader Hannah Bartlett was runner-up. Elena will represent Penn’s Grove at the Chester County Spelling Bee on Feb. 9. Front from left are Academically Talented Program teacher Julie Myers, Elena, Hannah and retired language arts teacher Kathy Geesey, the bee moderator. Pictured (top, from left) with principal Lisa Stenz, bee participants also included eighth graders Abby Boohar, Reagan Dollinger and Miranda Poretta, seventh graders Jesse Mayberry and Kevin Puckett, and eighth graders Hunter Riess, John Saccomandi and Luke Winand.

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Calendar of Events Ongoing Kennett Flash schedule The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www. kennettflash.org, or at the door.

Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: Francis Dunnery (Jan. 30, 8 p.m., $25); James Maddock (Jan. 31, 8 p.m., $25); Open Mic Night hosted by Sam Kwietniak (Feb. 1, 7 p.m., $4); The Amish Comic (Feb. 6, 8 p.m., $16); singer-songwriter Dan May with Rob Robinson (Feb. 7, 8 p.m., $16); Better Than Bacon improv comedy troupe (Feb. 12, 8 p.m., $10); The E.B. Hawkins Band with Billy Freeze (Feb. 13, 8 p.m., $16); Scott Birney with Stevie Hipson, Sharon & Shawn, Todd Chappelle & Carla Ulbrick, and Mary Kate & Colin (Feb. 14, 8 p.m., $20); Open Mic Night hosted by Sam Kwietniak (Feb. 15, 7 p.m., $4).

Jan. 28 Home healthcare workshop The Oxford Area Senior Center will host “Empowering Caregivers,” a free home healthcare workshop, on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. The program focuses on how to find an appropriate provider for your loved ones. It is presented by Live at Home Seniors. Call 610-932-5244 or e-mail oxsrctr@zoominternet. net to register.

Feb. 2 Heart health program Kids at Heart, a day of education, CPR demonstrations, yoga, blood pressure screenings, games, quizzes, craft activities

and more, will be held Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program is for children and parents, and is led by staff from the Nemours Cardiac Center.

It will be held at the Anthony N. Fusco Sr. Atrium Nemours/ Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children (1600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington).

Visit www.Nemours.org for more information.

Feb. 3 Wild bird seminar Brandywine ACE, Pet & Farm (1150 Pocopson Rd., West Chester) will host a free wild bird seminar on Feb. 3 at 4 p.m.

In addition to a discussion of attracting types of birds, feeds, feeders, and protecting birds, there will be light refreshments served. Call 610-793-3080.

Feb. 5 ‘Cinderella’ at Grange meeting Russellville Grange 91 (Route 896, one block north of Route 10) will host a free public program with the Oxford High School Music Department performing scenes from their spring musical, “Cinderella,” on Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The full show will be staged Feb. 20 to 22 at the school. Call 610-255-5418 for more information.

Feb. 6 to 27 Tax help for seniors The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors free tax assistance to middle- and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. AARP volunteers will be available for appointments on Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 between 9 a.m. and 2:30

p.m. By appointment only. Call 610-444-4819 to schedule.

Feb. 7 Mardi Gras party The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) hosts its annual Mardi Gras party on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m., with live music by the Bayou Brothers, a homebrew contest, Cajun foods, wine and beer. Tickets (for those 21 and older only) are $25. Visit www.oxfordart.org for homebrew competition registration information.

Feb. 7 Bingo fundraiser Ches-Co Gymnastics is organizing a bingo fundraiser for Unite for Her on Feb. 7 at the Redman’s Hall (114 Brick Rd., Oxford). Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo will start at 6 p.m. Unite for Her works with women and girls by supporting and providing breast cancer and wellness programs. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. The special last game of the night will be $5 for a bingo card. Contact Annamarie Bunel at abunel@gmail.com for information or tickets.

Feb. 8 Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival The Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival will be held Feb. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Kennett High School (100 E. South St., Kennett Square), with hundreds of chocolate treats to be sampled. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Southern Chester County. Contestants vie for ribbons and prizes as professionals, amateurs and students (ages 12 older). General admission at 2

p.m. is $10 per person ($25 for a family of four). Parking is $5.

Connoisseur tickets for admission at 1 p.m. are $25 per person ($45 for two), including beverages and parking. Enter your chocolate creation for a chance to win. Entry deadline is Jan. 30.

Advance tickets are available at www.kennettchocolate.org.

Feb. 10 Senior tea party The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors an afternoon tea party on Feb. 10 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. In addition to a variety of teas, delicacies are served. The theme is “Hearts on Fire.” The cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Call 610-444-4819 for reservations.

Feb. 15 Valentine’s dinner The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors an afternoon “Sunday Dinner with Friends” on Feb. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.

The theme is “Our Valentine’s Dinner.” Dinner will be from 1 to 2 p.m., with music and dancing from 2 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age.

Call 610-444-4819 a week in advance for reservations.

Feb. 21 SPCA meet and greet Brandywine ACE, Pet and Farm (1150 Pocopson Rd., West Chester) hosts a meet and greet with the Chester County SPCA on Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families can see dogs that are ready for adoption and apply to adopt.

The Art Spot Through Jan. 30 ‘Amish Life’ The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) hosts “Amish Life: Photography and Paintings” through Jan. 30. Winter gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart.org for more information.

Through April 5

Darcie Goldberg and Rhoda Kahler open a multimedia exhibit, ‘24/7,’ in West Chester on Jan. 29 (see listing).

Jan. 29 to Feb. 28

Jamie Wyeth retrospective

‘24/7’

The Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford brings together more than 100 works by Jamie Wyeth for a retrospective through April 5. There are early works, portraits, views of Maine and the Brandywine River areas, and his vivid portraits of animals. The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students and ages 6 to 12, free for children under 6 and members. Visit www.brandywinemuseum.org, or call 610-388-8326.

The New Gallery at West Chester University is hosting the 24/7 Project, a show by ceramic artist Rhoda Kahler and photographer Darcie Goldberg, from Jan. 29 to Feb. 28. The artists have traveled to Boston, Atlantic City, Washington DC, Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia and Providence, R.I., over the past several months. In each city, they spent 24 hours exploring and expressing their initial impressions through their respective mediums.

Kahler is a ceramics teacher and longtime artist, and Goldberg is a longtime photographer and former director of the Chester County Art Association. The opening reception is Jan. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m., and there will be a gallery talk by the artists on Feb. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit www.24-7project.com for more information.

Through March 7 ‘Jamie Wyeth: Six Decades’ Thre Somerville Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) will present “Jamie Wyeth: Paintings From Six Decades” through March 7. The exhibition consists of oil paintings, watercolors, and mixed-media works, with a number of the paintings focusing on portraits of dogs, gulls and animals. Many newly completed paintings will be shown publicly for the first time. For more information, visit www. somervillemanning.com.

Feb. 6 to 28 Winter Group Show The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) hosts a Winter Group Show with paintings by Rosemary Castiglioni, Jim Gears, Kate Mundle and Corien Sieplinga from Feb. 6 to 28. There will be an opening reception on Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net.

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Local Interest An Avondale mom becomes advocate for special needs families in Pennsylvania When Avondale resident Lisa Lightner started her website four years ago, she had only one goal in mind -- to help and support other special needs parents in Pennsylvania.

Since then, her specific goals may have changed, but her mission hasn’t. “I think back to the early days when a friend and I started the website, and I just laugh and shake my head,” said Lightner, a mother of two.

“We were just thinking, ‘We’re going to help everyone and have every available resource on our site!’ Oh how naïve we were.”

Since the initial startup of the website ADayInOurShoes. com, her partner decided that blogging was not for her, due to the time constraints. Lightner said she knew she was in for a lot of work, but that she was committed.

“As soon as moms started finding us online, I would receive desperate emails from them, asking for advice. I couldn’t just end the site, not with people counting on me,” she said.

Very early on, Lightner realized that the problems that moms have are systemic, not individual. “I can give advice to one mom, help her and make one specific situation better.

But this is a large, widespread problem, and most of it points back to funding issues at the state and federal level. I knew that if I truly wanted to live my mission and help families, I had to also try to help fix the big picture.”

It was then that Lightner decided to become an active citizen lobbyist for issues related to special education and disabilities.

“I have always been an active participant, frequently calling or writing to my legislators about issues,” she said. “But it was always on an ad-hoc basis.

I made the conscious decision to do long-term lobbying for these issues. I also realized that, with my blog’s reach, I could possibly inspire others to do the same, to collectively amplify our voice. Now I am regularly contacted by politicians and non-profits who want to spread the word about something. I’m happy to do it, if our

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Lightner’s son, Kevin, at the Pennsylvania Capitol Rotunda.

Lisa Lightner with her sons Kevin and Brian at the White House Easter Egg Roll.

kids benefit.”

Not knowing where to begin working as a citizen lobbyist, Lightner turned to the internet and large non-profits that are active in lobbying. Already a vaccine advocate, she decided to apply to become a Shot@ Life Champion with the UN Foundation, and was chosen.

The UN Foundation sponsored a trip for her to go to Washington, D.C., learn their lobbying techniques and meet with legislators. That trip led her to the citizen advocacy group RESULTS and another trip to Washington.

“It’s really fun and exciting to be involved in this,” Lightner said. “I’ve been to D.C. numerous times, Harrisburg, my boys have met both Gov. Rendell and Gov. Corbett.”

She also has testified before the state’s Special Education Funding Reform Commission that was formed to re-evaluate funding procedures for special education.

Lightner decided to head down to Washington again, this time for Rare Disease Legislative Action week at the end of February. “Like anything, the more I do, the more I learn,” she said. “And now that my blog is reaching over 100,000 people each month, I am working harder than ever to motivate my readers to do the same. With the recent Supreme Court decisions, we have to speak up. Otherwise, our voices will be drowned out by corporate dollars.”

In order to motivate her readers, she is sharing her beginner tips on getting started in citizen lobbying on her blog. She also shares legislative alerts and pictures of her journeys on

social media. This will be her first trip to D.C. with her son.

“Well, it’s rare disease week, and he’s the one with the rare condition, so I figured I should take him,” Lightner said. “I think sometimes it’s easy to get out of touch with who is really affected by legislation. Kids are so honest, it’s refreshing. Plus, they’ve been on lobbying trips before, so this is exciting to be going to the Capitol.”

She also disagrees when friends and acquaintances tell her that they think politics is boring or doesn’t matter. “Your voice does matter. If you don’t speak up, then you have just given more value to the voice of the person whose opinions you disagree with,” she said.

Herr Foods teams up with Handi-Crafters workers Herr Foods in Nottingham is teaming up with Handi-Crafters in Thorndale to provide meaningful work for clients of the disability focused support program.

“We are excited to partner with Herr’s,” said Lauren Rolland, Handi-Crafters national sales manager. “This is a fantastic, large-order job, and we are thrilled.”

Handi-Crafters received the shipment of chips on Jan. 12.

“We are converting boxes to cases, which will be shipped to the shelves of a national retailer,” Rolland said. The job took five business days to re-pack and send the finished goods. All of the cardboard produced was recycled.

Three workshops and nearly 50 clients are working on the job for Herr’s. Handi-Crafters workshop supervisor Carol Karpuk and her team are working on the job.

“They like seeing the local brand and recognize the salted snacks from the grocery store.”

Sonya Sonnenberg is a client

working on the re-pack and said it keeps her and her co-workers busy, and added, “It’s a fun job!”

This is the first contract that Handi-Crafters has received from Herr’s, and Rolland hopes the need for Handi-Crafters services will continue.

Herr foods produces nearly 350 items, including potato chips, pretzels, tortilla chips, cheese curls, popcorn, crackers, nuts, pork rinds, onion rings and meat sticks. HandiCrafters, based in Thorndale, runs one of the largest employment and disability focused support service programs in Southeast Pennsylvania. Each year, more than 400 people get access to rewarding employment opportunities through the organization, as well as its Skill Development Center. In operation since 1961, Handi-Crafters serves the needs of those who are differently-abled in Chester and surrounding counties.

Visit www.handi-crafters.org for more information.

Since she serves as a family ambassador for the National Constitution Center, she says it’s easy to make learning fun.

“We go to the Constitution Center, we’ve been to the White House Easter Egg Roll,” she said. “There are many ways you can incorporate fun and learning. Plus, my boys love train rides and a trip to D.C., Philadelphia or Harrisburg usually involves a train ride.”

Her main piece of advice for other parents?

“Follow your instincts and seek assistance,” she said.

“There is help out there to be found, and you most certainly are not alone. And please, get involved. Our kids need us to do this.”

Rep. Ross named chairman of House Liquor Control Committee Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester), who was recently elected to his 10th term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, has been named chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee for the 2015-16 legislative session.

The House passed liquor privatization legislation during the lase session, but the Senate failed to act on the measure.

Ross expects privatization to come up again this session.

“I am enthusiastic about my new assignment and the work to determine how beverage alcohol will be marketed and sold in the Commonwealth,” Ross said.

“For the first time in its history, the House passed a liquor privatization bill last session.

I am hopeful we can bring the Senate on board and put wine and liquor sales in the hands of private retailers.”

Ross said the Pennsylvania Liquor Code is outdated, confusing and difficult to follow.

As chairman, he said he is intent on rewriting the code to update and clarify language, eliminate discrepancies and make it easier to use.

In addition to his chairmanship, Ross was reappointed to the House Urban Affairs Committee,

on which he has served four terms, including one term as chairman. Ross co-sponsored legislation to establish land banks, which help clear titles to abandoned, under-used and vacant properties to enable them to be returned to productive use.

“Blight is a public health and safety concern, and it reduces property values and local tax revenue that is used to provide police, fire and other vital municipal services,” Ross said.

“As a member of the Urban Affairs Committee, I have worked on the preservation of open space and the prevention of sprawl through the redevelopment of older, industrial buildings.”

Ross also led efforts to overhaul and strengthen Act 47 − Pennsylvania’s Financially Distressed Municipalities Act. In doing so, Act 199 of 2014, sponsored by Ross, provides procedures and options to help distressed communities get on the road to financial recovery. It establishes an early intervention program to help municipalities avoid Act 47 status, and gives them priority for economic development matching funds to help improve their financial condition.

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and drew a small crowd of concerned citizens and homeowners, along with representatives from Eastern Shore. The proposed new pipeline will pass right by the Franklin Township building, and supervisors chairman John Auerbach attended the town meeting. He was to report his findings at the township’s Jan. 21 board of supervisors meeting, but it was postponed by weather conditions to Jan. 28.

Auerbach provided his remarks to the Chester County Press, outlining his impression of the meeting.

“Eastern Shore Natural Gas had more than 10 company employees from a wide range of disciplines to answer questions from residents,” Auerbach wrote.

“They were well organized with information, maps and literature about the proposed project.”

There are several documents and maps related to the pipeline proposal, called the White Oak Mainline Expansion Project, posted on the township’s website (www.franklintownship.us).

“In my DuPont career, I have been responsible for all aspects of overland pipelines carrying steam, water, and various hydrocarbons (feedstock and finished product),” Auerbach wrote.

“I put together a quick bullet list of subjects to use when talking to ESNG. My intent was to do a basic check on their technical and environmental credentials.

After about 30 minutes of discussion, I concluded that they were well qualified to execute the project they propose.”

Other representatives from Franklin Township at the Jan. 14 meeting were Paul Lagasse, the chairman of the Historical Architectural Review Board; Ralph Olivier, the chairman of the Planning Commission; and former supervisor Nan Latimer.

“The bigger issue for township residents is the disturbance to their properties and potential land devaluation,” Auerbach wrote. “This will impact property owners in various degrees, depending on how they use their property.”

There are already rules in place regarding how close land owners can put decks, pools, trees or other structures near the pipelines.

In a note from Franklin Township solicitor Mark Thompson that is posted on the township website, Thompson writes, “Pennsylvania municipalities have a very limited ability to regulate facilities associated with pipelines. ... Townships have very little authority to regulate the location and operation of interstate pipelines as the Federal Natural Gas Act confers upon the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ‘exclusive jurisdiction’ over the transportation and sale of natural gas in interstate commerce.”

Auerbach said that about 30 people attended the meeting, with most from Londonderry

Township. “My concern is that many people will start to express their concern when the pipeline construction starts,” he wrote. “We have had many inquiries from various residents and we have advised them to follow our website for information and possible neighborhood meetings. Quite frankly, I am surprised at the lack of response.”

A letter mailed to Franklin Township from Eastern Shore in December estimated that construction work would not begin until June 2015, pending all necessary approvals.

In a phone interview on Jan. 22, Auerbach said that the ground disturbance for installing the new pipeline “would be about 100 feet wide.” Pipelines are installed in sections, he explained.

Crews construct the metal pipe on a scaffolding above ground, then the pipe is lowered into a ditch and covered up before the crew moves on to the next section of pipe.

Referring to his experience with installing pipelines of this kind, Auerbach praised the expertise of Eastern Shore and said, “These kinds of pipelines don’t leak. It’s as simple as that. They are monitored very closely. The biggest thing these companies have to worry about is somebody digging in their yard and hitting the line. Other than that, they are very safe.”

For updated information regarding the pipeline project, visit www.franklintownship. us.

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty.com.

Upland student works exhibited at Brandywine Museum of Art Upland Country Day School opened a special exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum of Art recently featuring original artwork from Upland students.

For the “Imagine Brandywine” exhibition, students in kindergarten through ninth grade worked with art teachers Terry Anderson and Caroline Lathan Stiefel to design magazine cover illustrations inspired by artists from the golden age of illustration and Brandywine artists such as Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth and Frank Schoonover.

The exhibition opened with a reception with the student artists and the community on Jan. 25 and featured a performance by Upland’s Choral Vocal Ensemble. The Upland art will be on exhibit through April 12.

“Imagine Brandywine” debuted late last year as a showcase for creative art projects by area school students, and is inspired by the museum’s collection and landscape.

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Upland first graders with their artworks at the opening

Visitors at the opening reception on Jan. 25.

Man arrested for thefts from Modern Mushroom A Downingtown man has been arrested for the theft of more than $18,000 from Modern Mushroom in Avondale.

According to New Garden Township Police, Deseon Eggleston, 33, was caught after an account manager at Modern Mushroom noticed a series of thefts spanning several months. Eggleston had been employed at the time as the company’s

payroll manager. An investigation revealed that he had created an employee account with false documents and then channeled more than $18,000 into his own bank account.

On Jan. 23, an arrest warrant was issued for Eggleston, who was arrested during a routine traffic stop the following day. He was arraigned and released on unsecured bail of $25,000.

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Local Interest Oxford Rotary Club honors Busko and Hartert Oxford Area High School students Kasey Busko and Kinsey Hartert were honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for December.

Kasey, the daughter of Abby and Richard Busko, is a member of the National Honor Society and a four-year member of both the high school’s Chester County Academic Competition team and the swim team, serving as swim team captain in her senior year.

She also works as a lifeguard at the Jennersville YMCA. Kasey is a founding officer, along with Class of 2014 graduate Stephanie Norris, and current president of the year-old high school chapter of Interact, the youth organization of Rotary International sponsored by the Oxford Rotary Club. She has helped the club grow from its 30 inaugural inductees, and has coordinated projects including a community meal for 150 people at Ware Presbyterian Village and club participation in the Oxford Rotary Club’s Adopt-a Highway program to clean a two-mile stretch of Route 10 four times a year.

Last February, the Interact members participated in the Pulsera Project, in which bracelets created by residents of a village in Nicaragua were sold at the high school during lunch periods, with the proceeds sent back to the artists. Kasey said the club plans to participate in the project again in February, and also plans to coordinate a project with Stop Hunger Now, an international hunger relief agency whose volunteers assemble meal packets for distribution to children and families throughout the world.

During her sophomore year, Kasey attended the Rotary

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Oxford Area High School students Kasey Busko and Kinsey Hartert were honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for December. Pictured from left are Principal Christopher Dormer; Abby and Kasey Busko; Kinsey, Elizabeth and David Hartert and Oxford Rotary Club President Marilyn Knaub, M.D.

Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), a leadership development program which includes presentations, activities, and workshops on a variety of topics. She told the Rotary members that the weekend helped her learn how to lead an organization and cooperate with others to achieve a common goal, and that RYLA inspired her to form the Interact chapter at the high school.

After graduation, Kasey will attend the University of Pittsburgh to begin pre-med studies.

Kinsey, daughter of Elizabeth and David Hartert, is president of the Helping Hands Community Service Club, whose nearly 160 members provide numerous volunteer services in and beyond the Oxford community throughout the school year. Helping Hands members participate in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and the Earth Day Cleanup in downtown Oxford, the Chester County CROP Walk, the Oxford

Mainstreet Inc. 5K Run, the West Chester Buddy Walk for children with Down syndrome, and many other projects.

Members also help make colorful pillowcases for children who are hospitalized with cancer, and provide leaf and snow removal for local senior citizens, and holiday caroling at local hospitals.

Kinsey is also a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society and the high school’s chapters of the LEO Club sponsored by the Oxford Lions and Future Business Leaders of America.

Earlier this year, she was awarded a $700 grant from the Niles-Milner Fund for Student Travel/Study, which helped her participate in a threeweek summer trip to Italy, Spain and France as a Student Ambassador with the People to People organization.

After graduation, Kinsey plans to study for a career as an elementary school teacher, and is considering several colleges and universities.

Rudisill honored by the Avon Grove Lions Club Devin Rudisill has been named the Lions Club Student of the Month for January. She is the daughter of Michael and Eileen Rudisill of West Grove.

Devin is the president of Leo Club, vice president of the National Honor Society, senior editor of the school newspaper, and public relations officer of the Student Council. She also serves as the Avon Grove School Board representative and as a member of the Student Forum. Her community activities include camp counselor, playing on a rugby team and volunteering for the annual church Christmas drive. Devin has received the Journalism II Award, is the captain of the JV and varsity girls’ basketball team, and earned Distinguished Honors

Gianna Gonzalez of Kennett Square, a member of the class of 2016 at Pomfret School in Pomfret, Conn., was recently part of an all-school academic experiment called Project: Pomfret.

From Dec. 2 to 17, students were tackling one of 27 exercises in learning. The list of topics ranged from geocaching, engineering, environmental, theater and dance projects, to exploring the American legal system, the LGBT community, and Hollywood’s take on World War II. Finished products included illustrated children’s books, a highly personal hip-hop playlist, and two par-3 miniature golf putting greens, complete with a water hazard. There was even a project for aspiring photojournalists who documented the efforts of everyone else.

Gonzalez was in the group of students and faculty which collaborated on a project titled “Words in Motion,” in which students choreographed a dance performance based on Beat poet Alan Ginsburg’s “Howl,” as a “gateway through which to explore how to fuse dance and poetry.”

Now in its second year, Project: Pomfret is an experimental retooling of the 121-year-old school’s academic matrix, developed two years ago. The experience is based on the principles of project-based learning. Everyone involved got to break away from the established academic routine and focus instead on their one par-

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Gianna Gonzalez of Kennett Square was recently part of an allschool academic experiment called Project: Pomfret.

ticular topic.

Head of school Tim Richards, himself the parent of a Pomfret student, made a point of thanking the faculty for their hard work.

“The recent Project: Pomfret period,” he said, “echoes loud-

ly and clearly that this kind of work -- thinking, learning, playing, and creating together in such unique and collaborative fashion -- has the potential to be extremely and powerfully transformational for students and teachers alike.”

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throughout high school. She plans to attend a four-year college to major in International Affairs with a concentration on the Middle East and minor in Spanish.

At the presentation, Rudisill said that all her teachers have played an important role in

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Lincoln professor selected as journalism fellow The chair of The Lincoln University’s mass communications department, Dr. Carmen Manning-Miller, was among 11 other journalism professors selected as fellows for The Scripps Howard Journalism Entrepreneurship Institute at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, held Jan. 4 to 8.

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Island Night slated at Market at Liberty Place The Market at Liberty Place will be hosting Island Night on Jan. 31.

Customers will be treated to island-themed food and drink and decorations.

The band Good Foot, headed by lead singer Leon Spencer, will be playing from 6 to 9 p.m. Themed activities will highlight the day, kicking off with Ray Maxwell’s cooking demonstration beginning at 10:30 a.m. Patrons are welcome to wear their summer attire.

Located at 148 W. State St. in downtown Kennett, The Market at Liberty Place is home to Nourish Juice Bar & Café, Buddy’s Burgers, Yo’R So Sweet, State St Pizza & Grill, Terra Foods, an organic grocer, Punk’d Pineapple, a soft ice cream shop, Chef-a-topia, a chef prepared meals to go merchant, and Paradocx Vineyard.

For more information, visit www.themarketatlibertyplace.com.

Two new board members added to Willowdale Steeplechase Two new members have been elected to the board of directors of The Willowdale Steeplechase.

Matt Fetick, a lifelong resident of Chester County, is in his second term as the Mayor of Kennett Square. Fetick served as a police officer in West Chester Borough and then went on to build a career in real estate in 2006. He currently owns real estate offices in Kennett Square and Rehoboth Beach, and has recently launched an office in London.

Will Lunger is an attorney with the law firm of Martin & Lunger, P.A. His practice areas include estate planning, estate and trust administration and charitable planning. He has been an active board member for several local charitable organizations.

The Willowdale Steeplechase hosts a world-class steeplechase event to raise funds for charities. The event showcases the role of preserving agriculture and open space and how this stewardship of fresh water and other natural resources benefits the community.

“Both Matt and Will share our commitment to the local community, “ said Willowdale Steeplechase chairman Dixon Stroud. “We welcome them to our board with great excitement and believe that they will quickly help us to make an ever-growing contribution to our part of Chester County.”

The Willowdale Steeplechase benefits the Stroud Water Research Center, the New Bolton Center of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and Quest Therapeutic Services.

The 23rd running of The Willowdale Steeplechase will take place on May 10, 2015.

Steeplechase season starts at the Willowdale Steeplechase’s Fifth Annual Mardi Gras Party on Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Supporters of the races will sample catered foods by Jimmy Duffy, as well as enjoy live music and dancing. Guests will get a taste of the bayou at the raw bar

by Kennett Square’s George and Sons.

Philadelphia Distilling provides a new twist this year by providing spirits and specialty cocktails. James Day and the Fish Fry will return to play “jump blues and New Orleans groove” music.

The Yellow House at Willowdale will be transformed into “Bourbon Street” for the festivities. High-value items such as a box at the Devon Horse Show and a week at a villa at Les Chaudieres in St. Lucia will be up for grabs in the silent auction. Skiers can bid for another auction item -- a week’s stay at a three-bedroom condo at the base of Aspen Mountain. There will be many other items up for auction in a variety of price ranges.

Tickets are $95 per person (or $170 per couple). Parking patrons for The Willowdale Steeplechase receive one complimentary ticket to the Mardi Gras party if they renew their parking space prior to Feb. 28, 2015. Tickets and more information can be found at www.willowdale.org.

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Exelon donates 150 coats As part of Operation Warm, La Comunidad Hispana in Kennett Square recently received a contribution of 150 winter coats from Exelon.

The available coats range in from size four to adult small. The coats are available to any community member in need while supplies last.

Coats are available at LCH (731 W. Cypress St.) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. To make sure coats fit children, children need to accompany adults.

“This winter has been especially cold,” said Margarita Mirkil, president and chief operating officer of LCH. “I thank Exelon and everyone who donated to Operation Warm this year.”

LCH’s Operation Warm 2014 distributed 113 coats, 31 baby quilts, 500 pairs of socks and various hats and gloves during December.

Donations were made by Exelon, FARO, the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Quilts for Comfort, RSVP of Chester County, Walmart, Jenner’s Pond Retirement Center and individual donors.

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CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

9B

Classifieds LEGALS ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Jack Lutz Late of East Goshen Township Letters of Testamentary On the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make know the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments, without delay to: Russel W. Snow and Charles S.Lutz, CoExecutors C/O 3305 Edgmont Avenue Brookhaven, PA 19015 Or to their attorney: Dana M. Breslin Pappano & Beslin 3305 Edgmont Avenue Brookhaven, PA 19015 1p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on on Monday, March 23, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-2-107 Writ of Execution No. 2012-09484 DEBT $161,380.09 PROPERTY situate in the East Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 69-6-249 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Sovereign Bank N.A., formerly known as Sovereign Bank VS DEFENDANT: WILLIAM J. QUINDLEN, JR., AND MELISSA C. HENRY SALE ADDRESS: 25 Jason Drive, Oxford, PA 193632800 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on on Monday, March 23, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-2-108 Writ of Execution No. 2014-07094 DEBT $152,054.80 PROPERTY situate in New London Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 71-2-65.1J IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National

Association s/b/m Chase Home Finance, LLC s/b/m to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation VS DEFENDANT: ALONZO T. HARDING, IV a/k/a ALONZO T. HARDING and MICHELE D. HARDING

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SALE ADDRESS: 36 Pickwick Lane, Lincoln University, PA 19352-9393 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on on Monday, March 23, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-2-121 Writ of Execution No. 2014-05666 DEBT $216,748.52 ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and tract of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Oxford Borough, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Having erected thereon a semidetached, two story, single family, residential dwelling.

Being more fully described in Chester County Deed Book Volume 5982, at Page 1561.

TAX Parcel No. 6-9-11 PLAINTIFF: LSF8 Master Participation Trust VS DEFENDANT: STEPHEN W. CARTER and JACQUELINE L. CARTER SALE ADDRESS: 451 Hodgson Street, Oxford, PA 19363-1719 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: BARBARA A. FEIN, P.C., 215-653-7450 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on on Monday, March 23, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-2-128 Writ of Execution No. 2014-02246 DEBT $129,788.53

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PARCEL No. 6-9-48 ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage, tenement and tract of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate on the south side of Broad Street now known as and numbered 642 Broad Street, formerly 632 Broad Street in the Borough of Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described in accordance with survey made 1/8/1948,

by Arthur Crowell, Surveyor, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the center line of Broad Street aforesaid 449.1 feet east of the intersection of Broad and Sixth Streets; thence by land now or late of Clarence Kent, and passing through party wall of a double house erected on this land and land now or late of said Clarence Kent, south 11 degrees west, 212.25 feet to an iron pin in line of land now or late of Joseph Morton; thence by land now or late of Joseph Morton; thence by land now or late of said Joseph Morton, south 79 degrees, 36 minutes east, 23.9 feet to an iron pin in line of land of William Dutton, Jr.; thence by land of said William Dutton, Jr., north 11 degrees east, 212 feet to a point in the center line of said Broad Street; thence along the center line of said Broad Street north 79 degrees west, 23.9 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING UPI No. 6-9-48 BEING the same premises which Donald L. McPherson and Judy S. McPherson, his wife, by indenture bearing date 6/5/1973 and recorded 6/5/1973 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for the County of Chester in Deed Book L-41 Page 108 etc., granted and conveyed unto Tina M. Hall, in fee.

UPI# 6-9-48 PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-23CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-23CB VS DEFENDANT: EDGAR L. LEWIS, JR.

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SALE NO. 15-2-141 Writ of Execution No. 2013-05366 DEBT $435,163.44 PROPERTY situate in London Britain Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 73-2-1.13 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN & EISENBERG, P.C., 215-572-8111

PLAINTIFF: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: PAULETTE REDICK and RICHARD REDICK

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants

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SALE ADDRESS: 642 Broad Street, Oxford, PA 19363

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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SALE ADDRESS: 2 Hunters Run Drive, a/k/a 2 Hunters Run, Landenberg, PA 19350-9167 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within

mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on on Monday, March 23, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-2-145 Writ of Execution No. 2009-01947 DEBT $215,633.53 PROPERTY situate in the Township of Lower Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 56-4-56 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Nationstar Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: JESSICA L. PERYEA SALE ADDRESS: 1783 Baltimore Pike,, Oxford, PA 19363-2500 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified

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MLS 6506926 $ 265,000

check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on on Monday, March 23, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-2-146 Writ of Execution No. 2014-04030 DEBT $179,755.70 ALL THAT CERTAIN message, tenement and tract of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situated on the easterly side of Myrtle Avenue from the intersection of the easterly side of Myrtle Avenue with the southerly curb line of Market Street; thence leaving Myrtle Avenue, and by land now or late of Henry Coulin, and/ or Earl Merlrath, south 70 degrees 30 minutes east 125

feet to a stake (this course in former Deeds being incorrectly stated as 175 feet) in line of land late of Dr. Kennedy now of William Alexander; thence by said land, south 20 degrees west 15 feet to a stake, a corner of land now or late of A. L. Johnson; thence by land of A. L. Johnson north 76 degrees west 19 feet to a stake; thence be the same 21 degrees west, 31.7 feet to an iron pin in line of land now or late of Haines Mackenzie; thence by land of Haines Mackenzie, and land now or late of R. Duvall and an alley or driveway north 71 degrees west 104.05 feet to an iron pin set in the easterly side of Myrtle Avenue north 17 degrees 30 minutes east 47.9 feet to the point or place of beginning.

TAX I.D. #: 6-5-185 PLAINTIFF: Nationstar Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: JOHN HARTMAN a.k.a. JOHN C. HARTMAN and FELICIA HARTMAN a.k.a. FELICIA A. HARTMAN SALE ADDRESS: 37 Myrtle Street, Borough of Oxford, Pennsylvania 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215-7901010 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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10B CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2015