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Volume 153, No. 28

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

New Garden to enlist citizen input for future design of St. Anthony in the Hills By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer At its Feb. 20, 2018 meeting, the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors approved the township’s acquisition of the 137.5-acre St. Anthony in the Hills property, and since then, plans for its redevelopment have been the subject of several private and public meetings. Now, as it begins to conceive the long-term schematics for this sizable and historic hunk of property, the township wants to toss around ideas with a group they know well: The residents of New Garden Township.

Township manager Tony Scheivert said that the beginning stages of what will become a master plan for the property will begin this September, which will include two or three public meetings that will allow residents to provide their input on how they wish to use the park. To complement the public’s ideas, the township will also create a committee made up of the township’s Planning Commission, supervisors and community members, and hire a contractor and landscape architect. “I think this is a smart first move, because it gives the township an understanding Continued on Page 2A

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Few things go better together than swimming and the summertime. Freestyle swimmers are pictured gliding through the water at the Kennett YMCA. In a story on Page 1B, the Chester County Press takes a look at how local facilities attract hundreds to participate in swim teams each summer. The teams are popular with kids of all ability levels.

Logo and placement of URA sign discussed by East Marlborough supervisors By Chris Barber Correspondent An agenda item about a proposed sign installation Local scout installs trail at the Unionville Recreation markers in Goddard Park Association baseball field ...4A generated some discussion among board members at the July 1 East Marlborough Board of Supervisors meeting. East Marlborough is the landlord for the property where many of the games are played, and the field sits across Route 82 from Hood’s Barbecue in Unionville. On a diagram of the sign shown to the supervisors was the association’s

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logo, which contains a large “U” and a stereotypical Native American’s face. Supervisor Bobby McKinstry suggested that some people might find it offensive. It was suggested by other supervisors that the design was following the mascot of Unionville High School, which is an Indian. Township Manager Laurie Prysock said that in recent years, the school logo has been changed to a single feather. It was not clear, during the discussions that followed who – the supervisors or the zoning officer, if anyone – had the authority to

pass judgment on the logo design. Contacted later, URA Baseball chairman Bob Dobie said, “We’ve had [this logo] forever, and there’s no reason to change it.” The other issue did fall into the realm of zoning matters. The 53-inch-tall sign, according to the sketch, appeared to present a potential line-of-sight problem for pedestrians who might want to cross the Continued on Page 2A

The logo on the proposed URA sign prompted discussion among East Marlborough Township supervisors on July 1.

Kennett Square Borough approves zoning changes with an eye toward West State Street redevelopment By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

company, made a presentation to Kennett Square Borough Council about its On April 6, 2015, StanAb, vision for the Lofts of State LP, a West Chester-based Street, a mixed-use project real estate development that would bring nearly

200 luxury apartments, as well as some commercial space, to the 600 block of State Street in Kennett Square Borough. The seeds for the Lofts

London Grove board votes to delay repair to township bridge A night of music and food at ChesLen Preserve...6B

INDEX Opinion.......................6A Obituaries...................2B Calendar of Events.....3B Classifieds.................4B Photo by Richard L. Gaw

The London Grove Board of Supervisors voted at their July 2 meeting to table any action on the reconstruction of the Woodview Road Bridge, which was severely damaged in the spring and subsequently closed.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

voted at their July 2 meetThe vote comes on ing to table any action on the heels of the board’s the reconstruction of the May 1 meeting, when The London Grove Woodview Road Bridge it was announced that Board of Supervisors this year. Continued on Page 5A

of State Street project were actually planted even earlier than that. Kennett Square mayor Matt Fetick invited StanAb officials to a breakfast meeting in the spring of 2013 to encourage them to explore real estate development opportunities in the borough. Now, more than six years later, the project may be gaining some real momentum. Kennett Square Borough Council recently approved zoning changes, by a 5-to-2 vote, that will allow for taller and longer buildings in the C-2 Secondary Commercial Zoning District along West State Street from South Washington Street to Mill Road, the borough’s western border. As a result of the zoning changes, the allowable height of buildings will increase to 55 feet and the allowable length of the buildings will be up to 400 feet. The zoning changes could pave the way for the Lofts of State Street project to move forward. Kennett Square Borough Council president Doug

Doerfler emphasized that this project, which could transform the western part of State Street that was once the home to two car dealers, would still need to go through the regular landdevelopment process before it would be approved. The interest that StanAb LP has in undertaking a large project in Kennett Square illustrates the success of the borough’s ongoing revitalization efforts. StanAb LP was formed by Tony Stancato and Vic Abdala in 1995 after they had spent more than a decade building and developing single-family residential neighborhoods in central Chester County. StanAb LP has undertaken numerous high-end commercial and multi-family projects in the region, perhaps most notably the redevelopment of the former Woolworth’s Department Store site in downtown West Chester. That redevelopment project featured a retail office strip center that was anchored by Iron Continued on Page 3A

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Local News St. Anthony in the Hills... Continued from Page 1A

of what we are all looking for – the public and township officials – as well as the viewpoint of several professionals, in terms of what they see,” Scheivert said. While the final hammered nail on what will be the completed project is still years away, there is already widespread agreement that the acquisition of St. Anthony in the Hills will serve as a major environmental, social and architectural centerpiece for the township. The property, located just southwest of the intersection of Gap-Newport Pike (Route 41) and Limestone Road (Route 7) and just north of Somerset Lake, sits on the headwaters of the Broad Run Creek. It was owned and operated by the church as a sanctuary for innercity Wilmington children, as a lasting legacy to the vision of Father Roberto Balducelli, who served as the founder and caretaker of the facility until his death at the age of 99 on Aug. 9, 2013. The first seeds of the collaboration between the township and the parish dated back to 2008, when Father Balducelli approached the township

URA sign placement... Continued from Page 1A

street to get refreshments at Hood’s. A suggestion was made to place the sign far enough from the road to

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

New Garden Township will look to its residents to provide public input in determining the future design of the 137.5-acre St. Anthony in the Hills, which the township purchased in 2018.

with the idea of entering into a conservation agreement. Following a public hearing in Dec. 2015, the board voted unanimously to enter the township into a conservation easement in cooperation with the parish. That agreement was later rejected by the parish, which led to the township’s negotiation with the parish to purchase the property. As the township prepares to launch into its master plans for the future of St. Anthony in the Hills, it’s already been the beneficiary of funding. In May, State Rep. Christina Sappey (D-158) announced

that $60,000 in state grant funding would be given to New Garden Township to assist in the planning of the park, which came from Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development “The township has been working towards preserving this space for over a decade, and I am happy to help them in their efforts,” Sappey said. “The St. Anthony in the Hills property should remain open greenspace, free from overdevelopment, for all to enjoy. “The more we preserve the spaces that have an impact on water quality and avoid overdevelopment, the

more we can sustain safe and healthy communities,” she added. “I am committed to supporting sustainable development in the communities I serve and across the commonwealth.” Scheivert said that while the public and the township will help determine what 50 percent of the property will contain in future years, the other half will remain open space. Since the time of purchase, the site received high inspection marks during two phases of environmental remediation by Boucher and James, a Doylestownbased civil engineering

firm. The first phase found no major clean-up needs, and the second required the installation of a new water pump at an existing well. While the big picture ideas from residents are projected to define St. Anthony in the Hills for future township residents, the key questions will be to find ways – and the funding - to rebuild, repurpose or demolish some of the property’s signature structures: a 2,000-seat Greek-style amphitheater, a large outdoor pool, and several pavilions and miniature castles. Answering these ques-

tions will be part of the mission of the master plan for the property, a process that will require a lot of time and effort, Scheivert said. “It’s going to be a ten year process to get where we want to be,” Scheivert said. “Right now, it’s basically a blank canvas, but we’ll have to balance what the public wants, what the board wants against the projected cost of what those requested improvements will be.”

ensure safety. The supervisors also passed a new burning ordinance. The action was taken, said Planning Commission Chairman Cuyler Walker, because Pennsylvania has required that second class

municipalities must bag and compost leaves, rather than let people burn them. The commission crafted an ordinance, which the board passed, that would allow burning of brush, as well as recreational cookouts and

ceremonies. People who oversee the permitted fires are required to act responsibly, keep the area safe and not let the smoke bother neighbors. The supervisors authorized a memorandum of understanding to work with

Kennett Township and PennDOT on the reconfiguration of the Cedarcroft intersection where Route 1 meets Route 82. Since the traffic light and a small traffic control road bump were installed, drivers who are exiting Cedarcroft Road

have not been allowed to turn left toward Unionville. Instead, they must turn right and find a way down the road to turn around to go north. The new configuration will allow both right and left turns from Cedarcroft Road onto Route 82. The supervisors also approved construction plans for a crosswalk on Route 82, across from the new Toll Brothers development. The placement, according to the supervisors, will be far enough away from the Street Road intersection to permit people to slow down, but not create a lighting annoyance to residents nearby.

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cil supported the zoning changes, some residents have been vocally and vehemently opposed to the project. There are concerns about the impact the project would have on traffic in the borough, especially with several large residential projects planned for neighboring Kennett Township. There are also concerns about the strains that population growth would place on the borough’s infrastructure. Doerfler said that it was imperative for borough council to consider all the concerns that are raised by residents, and to keep the lines of communication open regarding the project.

Hill Brewery and office suites. The company also oversaw the development of the Green Tree Building in West Chester. At the time of the initial presentation, Stancato noted that large projects like Magnolia Place and Victory Brewing showed how vibrant the borough is. He compared Kennett Square to West Chester Borough, which also benefited from a strong revitalization. He said that there was a need for additional luxury rental w e properties in Kennett Square, and a market study in 2015 supported that To contact Staff Writer idea. Steven Hoffman, email ediWhile borough coun- tor@chestercounty.com.

Kennett Square Borough Council handles a full agenda By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer At the July 1 council meeting, Lorenzo Merino said that Kennett Square Borough’s Finance Committee is considering a proposal to increase taxes slightly to raise funds that will be contributed to the Kennett Library. Merino, a council member, said that the Kennett Library Board is seeking assistance from the borough and the other member municipalities to help pay for the construction of a new library that has long been needed—and discussed. Council member Peter

Waterkotte explained that a .3-mill increase over the next three years would generate enough revenues for Kennett Square Borough to pay about 1.5 percent of the total costs to build the library. The Kennett Library is undertaking a capital campaign to collect private donations for the project. Waterkotte said that a .3 mill tax increase amounts to less than 10 cents per person, per day. The Finance Committee will be making a recommendation on the proposal in the coming months. The Finance Committee has also been exploring the possibility of the bor-

ough purchasing translation headsets that residents who don’t speak fluent English could utilize during council meetings. Borough officials are reaching out to individuals and groups in the community that might be willing to help offset the costs of the headsets. Kennett Square Borough Council approved certificates of appropriateness for a number of applications that had been submitted to the borough’s Historic Architectural Review Board. The applications under consideration included a proposal to install a fence at 208 Lincoln Street and at 200 Marshall Street.

There was also an application to replace a fence at 300 Marshall Street and to replace an existing exterior staircase at 124 North Willow Street. All the applications had been reviewed and approved by the Historic Architectural Review Board. Borough council also approved a resolution ensuring a harassment-free environment for employees and anyone doing business with the borough. An ad hoc Human Relations Committee was also approved by council. The ad hoc committee will work to form a Human Relations Commission.

Builders and developers win legislative victory for affordable housing On July 2, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 751 (Act 53 of 2019) reforming the way private water and sewer utilities’ income tax liability is calculated. The tax change specifically relates to a federal tax provision affecting private water and sewer utilities when they extend service to a

new area. With more than 3,800 member companies, Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) members annually invest millions of dollars in water and wastewater infrastructure that is donated to private water/sewer companies after development is complete. Act 53 becomes effective Aug. 31, 2019.

Investor-owned water companies previously enjoyed a federal tax exemption for such infrastructure known as contributions in aid of construction (CIAC), but a little-advertised change in the Federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) eliminated this exemption in 2018. Prior to the passage

Barrar: Legislative measure calls on the federal government to improve infrastructure A legislative measure drafted by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would urge the federal government to make the resiliency of the country’s infrastructure a priority has passed the House with unanimous support. House Resolution 231 would ask the federal government to improve resiliency requirements for buildings and infrastructure systems built before and after flood-related catastrophes, enhance the use of natural defenses in planning and preparedness, and reduce unsustainable

development in high-risk areas. Rising population and severe weather have both negatively impacted infrastructure. Since 2000, it is estimated that approximately $841 billion has been spent in response to flood-related disasters in the United States and its territories. “The Commonwealth is the most prone to flooding in the nation, and residents suffer the greatest amount of property loss as a result. It’s clear that we need to provide safer, stronger and sustainable infrastructure,”

Barrar said. The American Society of Civil Engineers rated the country’s infrastructure quality as a D+ and recommended a comprehensive package of reforms. Business leaders, labor unions and members of Congress also recognize the need for improvement. More than 250 elected officials from across the United States have signed a Statement of Principles supporting resilient infrastructure that will reduce risk and better meet economic, environmental and social needs.

of Act 53 this tax impacted developers, increasing the cost of every new home by thousands of dollars. In 2018, PBA engaged in litigation before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to change private water company tariffs to mitigate the effect of the TCJA. When the PUC ruled

against PBA’s interests in a tariff rate change case, along a party line vote in February of 2019, attention immediately turned to Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to change the underlying Pennsylvania law relating to taxable contributions. The “no gross up” method (also called the “utility

Kennett Township bridge reopens

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PennDOT recently announced that it has completed the repair of the Route 82-Creek Road bridge in Kennett Township, and the bridge is now reopened for vehicles and pedestrians. The two-span, steel I-beam structure was closed suddenly on June 22, 2018 due to its deteriorating condition, and what PennDOT discovered was the need to undergo repairs in order to best protect the public. The bridge’s rehabilitation included the replacement of its deteriorated deck and superstructure, which include the steel beams and additional components that support the deck.

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with possession of marijuana and related drug paraphernalia on June 29 when police observed a red Nissan Altima that had a brake light not working. A

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Local scout builds, installs trail mileage markers in Goddard Park By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Avon Grove High School senior Jack Wharry presented the results of his Eagle Scout project at the London Grove Board of Supervisors meeting on July 2. The project involved the installation of trail mileage markers throughout Goddard Park. Working with seven other scouts, Wharry, a member of Boy Scout Troop 191 in Avondale, built and installed 21 posts and 26 signs along the park’s trails on June 8. Before he is rewarded with his Eagle Scout badge, Wharry is

required to present the project to the Scouts Board of Review, which is made up of community members. Wharry worked with London Grove Township manager Ken Battin and fire marshal Robert Weer to develop the project. “At first, I was really not sure which direction to go with the project, but I knew that I wanted to do something that would benefit the community,” Wharry said. “Without trail markers, it would take a large amount of resources for emergency responders to find the person, and the person would have no way of identifying their location.”

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Jack Wharry, a member of Boy Scout Troop 191 in Avondale, built and installed 21 posts and 26 signs along Goddard Park’s trails on June 8, as part of his Eagle Scout project. He is pictured with his father, Rob Wharry.

Catching dreams for kids

Fun event this Saturday benefits Camp Dreamcatcher Camp Dreamcatcher, which offers year-round programs for children whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS, is holding its fundraiser, “Catching Dreams for Kids,” at the Kennett Brewing Company in Kennett Square on Saturday, July 13. Tickets are $75 for an evening that includes dinner, drinks and lots of fun.

There will also be fabulous auction featuring weekend getaways, a weeklong stay in a vacation home in Cannes, France, gift baskets, a catered dinner for eight, paintings by well-known artists, and much more. The auction is now open for bidding at https://one.bidpal. n e t / c a m p d r e a m ev e n t / welcome. Just select “browse auction items from

the menu. New auction items are frequently being added. More details about the auction items can be found on the Camp Dreamcatcher website. Camp Dreamcatcher has been providing free therapeutic and educational programs for HIV/AIDS infected and/ or affected youth for over 20 years.

Local author publishes latest romance novel A book signing is planned for Aug. 3

Jacki Kelly, a long-time Delaware resident, announced that her romantic suspense novel, “In Pursuit of Perfection,” will be published by Intrigue Publishing. The book is set to be released on Aug. 1, 2019. It will be available from Amazon. com, the Barnes & Noble website, and other eBook retailers.

She will be doing a book signing at Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. Kelly got her start writing in middle school when a beloved English teacher encouraged her to submit a journal for a class grade. The latest novel was inspired by a conversation Kelly

had with a group of friends regarding the search for the perfect man, or the perfect life, and often how we overlook real happiness for the fairytale. Kelly has published fifteen novels since 2012. Her debut novel, “The Sweet Road Home,” was a finalist in the Valley Forge Romance Writer’s Sheila contest.

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Local News Cecil County Fair takes place July 19 through July 27 There is something for everyone at the Cecil County Fair. One of Cecil County’s most popular annual events returns to the Fair Hill Fairgrounds at 4640 Telegraph Road in Elkton on July 19 and runs through July 27. Highlights of the fair include the carnival midway, demolition derby, tractor and truck pulls, a professionally-sanctioned rodeo, and numerous shows for people of all ages. There are also many competitions for 4-H youths and the public. Try the pie-eating contest, cow chip toss, hay bale toss, big wheel race, 5-K run/walk, and more. Tens of thousands of people turn out for the Cecil County Fair, and the event is a tradition for many. The Cecil County Fair’s

origins can be traced to 1953, when members of the Calvert, Cecilton, and Colora Granges first discussed the idea of having an annual fair to promote agriculture in the county. The Cecil County Fair continues to celebrate the area’s rich agricultural heritage, and provides opportunities for children and adults to explore many different aspects of farming through numerous agricultural displays that will be showcased throughout the fair. There is a wide variety of entertainment, with each night featuring something different. Live music is an important part of the fair, and a listing of this year’s performers and other activities and attractions can be found on the fair’s website at www.cecilcountyfair.org.

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phase for what would become a new bridge, that it would be done too far in advance of the actual funding and subsequent reconstruction. The costs of the reconstruction may be as high as $1 million. “The concern is that if we do the engineering too far in advance and things change, that we’ve wasted our money,” board chairman Richard Scott-Harper said. “We do not have this budgeted in this year’s budget, and that would be a tough hit for something so far out.” The decision to delay any immediate action on Woodview Road Bridge led to a broad discussion by the board about how it will address the maintenance –

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Woodview Road would be closed between GapNewport Pike and Route 841, after a tree fell across a bridge on the road on March 31, causing excessive damage and exposing unforeseen corrosion. At the board’s request, McMahon Associates estimated that the cost of engineering for a new bridge would be $263,000. Because the road is expected to remain closed for the next two to three years, and is currently on PennDOT’s “To-Do” bridge repair plans, the board felt that if the township gave the green light to begin the engineering

and eventual replacement – of township bridges in the near future. Public Works Director Shane Kinsey told the board that there are more bridges in London Grove Township than any other municipality in Chester County, a cost that Scott-Harper said would be estimated at more than $6 million to fully replace bridges in the township. “Yes, I think we need to start developing funding, and actually, [Township Manager] Ken Battin has suggested that in the next budget process that we should start doing that, but we’re talking about millions and millions of dollars we’re going to have to put away,” Scott-Harper said. “One of the comments

I made in earlier meetings was that at some point, we will reallocate some of that money [from other township funds]. The time I think to do that is when you have no other alternative but to raise taxes, and that’s where you shift that money so that it goes to another fund.” The board voted 3 to 1 to enter into a three-phase contract with Mark Johnson of MTJ Engineering to develop design concepts for the intersection of Route 841 and Route 41 in Chatham Village, at a cost of $34,000 for all three phases. The township has the option to opt out at the end of the first two phases. The intersection is on PennDOT’s list of proj-

ects, and currently, two ideas being developed by PennDOT are on the board: a traditional cross intersection and a roundabout. “[Johnson] is the renowned expert on the type of improvements that the state is considering doing at these intersections,” Scott-Harper said. “The state doesn’t care about our community and these improvements. [Johnson’s engineering concept] is our opportunity to convince the state [PennDOT] that if they’re going to do this, this is the best way for our community. “The models that are up now are designed by state engineers to resolve the problem. What we want to do is have a voice for us

who is knowledgeable to advise the state on whether that plan is acceptable or not.” Scott-Harper announced that the township recently received a $9,218 grant from PECO, as part of PECO’s Clean and Green initiative. The grant will be used to help the township pay for the maintenance of the trails in Goddard Park. It was also announced that vacancies exist on the township’s Inniscrone Golf Course Committee; its team of auditors; the Environmental Advisory Council; and the UCC Board of Appeals. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Farm Bureau asserts that Pa. farm bill and state budget should boost Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry

On June 30, confetti fell upon the streets of Manhattan, and on the 5 million people who attended the 2019 New York City Pride March. The event took on the spectacle of a unified collective, emblazoned in all colors of the rainbow; a furiously powerful message lit by inclusion; an army of love that could push back any enemy by the strength of its sheer numbers, alone. It was very likely that many gathered in the mass of midtown humanity were too swept up in the moment to recognize the great irony of the event and the parade’s short distance from its very beginnings. On June 28, 1969, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Village, brutalizing the bar’s patrons and employees with intimidation and bully clubs. Quickly, the bloodied masses began to fight back with bricks, stones and punches, and the riot spilled onto neighboring streets and led to a week-long protest and more violent clashes. It was the cataclysmic Big Bang moment of the gay rights movement, during a period when an individual’s sexual orientation was on trial; when it was illegal for a member of the LGBT community to hold hands, kiss or dance with someone of the same sex; when it was common for a gay person to be spit on, accosted, misunderstood and marginalized, simply because of one’s choice in whom he or she chose to love. If the Stonewall Riots did anything, it was in the unabashed response of the LGBT community to galvanize and organize, and within a few years, hundreds of activist groups had been formed, which led to hundreds of other groups, which led to pioneers and warriors who forced their way into the offices of our elected officials to demand equality; which led to slow assimilation and acceptance and the vanishing of labels; which has now led to same-sex recognition, same-sex marriage and the ban of discriminatory laws that have their roots in ignorance. While the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has made several advances in affording its LGBT citizens equal rights (anti-discrimination laws for sexual orientation and gender identity, recognition of same-sex couples and same-sex marriage equality), it still woefully lags behind other states in a few categories. In a report by the Movement Advancement Project, Pennsylvania still has no family leave laws for same-sex couples; no hate crime law that protects the LGBT community; no adoption non-discrimination protections for LGBT parents; and no foster care non-discrimination protections for LGBT parents. Perhaps most shocking of all is that while 11 cities in the Commonwealth have passed laws that ban conversion therapy – the pseudoscientific practice to change an individual’s sexual orientation from homosexual or bisexual to heterosexual, using psychological or spiritual interventions – none of the 67 counties in the Commonwealth have done so, including Chester County. Sadder still, a bill to prohibit mental health professionals to engage in conversion therapy with LGBT minors in Pennsylvania was introduced in 2015 by 20 sponsors – all Democrats – and died without any legislative action. A UCLA study has reported that approximately 350,000 LGBT adults in the U.S. received conversion therapy as adolescents, on the heels of research stating that conversion therapy poses devastating health risks for LGBT young people such as depression, decreased self-esteem, substance abuse, homelessness, and even suicidal behavior, and is condemned by every major medical and mental health organization, including the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, and American Medical Association. Currently, a little more than 4 percent of the 12.8 million people who live in Pennsylvanian identify themselves as LGBT adults. It has been 50 years since a large group of people stood up to the long arm of the law on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, and took their cause to the streets and to legislators around the country. We must recognize that what happened at the Stonewall Riots in 1969 was the giant unveiling of wrongs, and that the true heroism of that refusal to back down again has resulted in laws that afford freedoms for our LGBT brothers and sisters. In 2016, our commonwealth unveiled its newest slogan: “Pennsylvania. Pursue Your Happiness.” Until every piece of legislation is passed that provides across-the-board protection and freedoms for its LGBT community, our state’s slogan will be remain an atrocious lie.

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) praised members of the state General Assembly and Governor Wolf for supporting a state budget and a bipartisan “Pennsylvania Farm Bill” legislative package that should help farmers better cope with challenges threatening their livelihoods, while creating new opportunities for a brighter future in agriculture. “The legislative package addresses some priority issues that Farm Bureau has been advocating for over the past few years,” said PFB President Rick Ebert. “It offers new approaches to overcoming hurdles and creates opportunities for farmers and the agriculture industry to prosper.” One of the key bills pushed by Senator Elder Vogel is designed to help young farmers gain access to farmland by providing a tax credit to landowners, who rent or sell their land to beginning farmers. “The lack of affordable farmland to rent or buy is often listed as the number one reason why young people do not pursue careers in farming. We are

hopeful that this new tax credit program will create more opportunities for Pennsylvania agriculture and inspire the next generation of farmers in the state,” added Ebert. Meanwhile, a visit to a Legislative Farm Tour hosted by the Cambria County Farm Bureau was the inspiration for legislation spearheaded by Senator Wayne Langerholc. The bill changes the state vehicle code to allow farm equipment of up to 18 feet in width to travel on roadways under certain safety conditions. Other bills included in the legislative package (which the Governor is expected to sign into law) will provide additional conservation funding through grants and low interest loans, assistance in writing business and succession plans, an increase in funding to address agriculture threats, such the spotted lanternfly, and the creation of a new dairy commission to study current trends in Pennsylvania’s dairy industry. The commission has several goals, such as identifying ways to help create more opportunities

for struggling dairy farmers to become profitable and to bolster the sales of Pennsylvania milk and dairy products. Meanwhile, the state agriculture budget includes increases in funding for several vital programs, including agriculture research and Cooperative Extension programs administered by Penn State, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and agriculture excellence programs. Farm Bureau also appreciates new funding for Agriculture Department programs, such as $4.5 million for the Agricultural Business and Workforce Investment program, an additional $2 million for the Animal Health and Diagnostic Commission and $1 million for the Livestock and Consumer Health Protection program. In addition, an exemption from sales tax for materials and supplies purchased for the construction or repair of an animal housing facility is included in a Tax Code bill accompanying the state budget. Several beneficial changes to the REAP program are also a

part of the tax bill, including express recognition that costs for activities in completing conservation plans and manure management plans are eligible for REAP tax credits and an increase in the yearly maximum level of REAP credits from $10 million to $13 million, with the State Conservation Commission having the authority to target $3 million in tax credits for best management practices in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. “We believe the heavy focus on agriculture this year is a recognition by the General Assembly and the Governor that a prosperous farming community is essential to the economic health of rural communities and the state’s economy. The new programs and increased funding for other programs come at a time when many farmers have struggled to stay in business after five consecutive years of depressed prices,” concluded Ebert. Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is the state’s largest farm organization, representing farms of every size and commodity across Pennsylvania.

Crowd declares need for urgent action on Trump detention camps Approximately 150 people rallied last week at the office of U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan stating a need for urgent and immediate action and to ask for the support of the Congresswoman to close the Trump detention camps amid reports of deplorable conditions for children and adults. To date, six children have died while in custody. Those who have died are 16-year-old Carlos Hernandez Vasquez, 2 ½-year-old Wilmer Josué Ramírez Vásquez, 16-year-old Juan de León Gutiérrez, sevenyear-old Jakelin Caal Maquin, eight-year-old Felipe Alonzo-Gomez,

and ten-year-old Darlyn Cristabel Cordova-Valle. Another 20-month-old girl, Mariee Juárez, died shortly after being held with her mother at a family detention center in Texas. Her mother is now suing the government for neglect. At the Trump detention camps, the deplorable conditions include a lack of blankets, no access

to showers, insufficient food and a failure to provide toothbrushes. In addition to signing a letter to Houlahan, the crowd heard from several speakers and readings of declarations from children being held in the Trump detention camps. The crowd made it clear they felt a need for immediate and urgent action. There was clear consen-

sus that there must be a criminal investigation into child abuse and neglect, and the crowd cheered on calls for elected officials to be held accountable. The loudest cheer came when there was a demand for criminal investigation and charges against those who allowed these inhumane acts of criminal neglect and abuse against children.

Pa. House speaker says new debt-reduction law protects Pennsylvania taxpayers Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today said Pennsylvania’s new debt reduction law enables the state to pay off debt more efficiently and less expensively, thereby saving taxpayer dollars. Turzai expressed gratitude to Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester County), author of Act 43 of 2019 (House Bill 24), for leading the way and shepherding the bill through the legislative process. “Rep. Lawrence worked hard to make this bill become law,” Turzai said. “Thanks to him, the amount of interest paid on debt will decrease, thereby keeping Pennsylvania on

a path to improving its overall bond rating. It’s a win-win for the state and our hardworking citizens.” Specifically, Act 43 requires the principal for new state debt to be repaid in equal amounts over the term of the bond. Right now, the state uses a repayment schedule that features lower principal payments in the first few years and much higher principal payments as the loan matures. “Since 2001, the Commonwealth has used a methodology whereby payments become more expensive as time goes on,” Turzai explained. “This new method front loads interest payments and back loads princi-

pal payments, as with a 30-year home mortgage. “Rep. Lawrence’s law requires the state to use a better method, thereby

reducing debt we pass on to future generations and the amount of tax dollars spent on interest payments servicing that debt.”

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Local facilities attract hundreds to summer swim teams Athletic training doesn’t end with the close of school By Chris Barber Correspondent At the conclusion of the school year each June, young swimmers become the area’s dominant athletes. And in southern Chester County, those athletes and their sport are nurtured and trained at the Jennersville and Kennett Area YMCA and YWCA facilities. Both Y’s have active teams for ages 5 to 21, and both serve significantly more than 100 swimmers each. The numbers continue to grow annually. While Kennett and Jennersville have yearround programs for swim team competition, when June arrives, the enthusiasm and activity zoom to the forefront at outdoor pools, with intense training and practice sessions each week. That’s in addition to home and away meets which are held five or six times over the course of June and July. The teams are immensely popular and invite kids of all ability levels. Like most sports, the speediest and most highly skilled of the swimmers win races. But there is room for just about any kid who can make their way up the length of the pool on their back and return on their belly with freestyle. Kelly Burk, 43, who coaches the Kennett Y and Avon Grove High School swim teams, said she can often spot a swimmer’s talent at an early age, but sometimes swimmers don’t emerge as stars until they get into their teens. Among Burk’s accolades is that she coached the Avon Grove High School girls’ state championship team in 2017. “Some kids are just born loving the water,” she said. Still, she added, physical growth patterns and school/ social schedules can affect a swimmer’s route to greatness, and sometimes their talent emerges at unexpected times. MaryAlice Miller, 42, who coaches the Jennersville Y

team and was guided to that position five years go by her Shippensburg University friend, Burk, said age is a factor in training sessions. The intensity increases as the team members get older. True to the Y’s mission of servicing healthy families and the exhibiting good sportsmanship, Miller said the younger members are welcome to take a day or two off every week, while the older ones generally stick to a heavier, four-daya-week schedule. The interesting thing, she said, is that the swimmers – even the youngest ones – have such a love for the sport that even when they have play dates and recreational time, they still are eager to swim training laps and lower their times. Overall, Miller and Burk agree that training and coaching is more than urging children to jump in the water and splash to the other end of the pool as fast as they can. In fact, some of the aspects of leadership are complex. Photo by Chris Barber Continued on Page6B

Competitors dive in at the beginning of their race at the Jennersville Y.

Photo by Chris Barber Photo by Kyle Burk

A Kennett swimmer executes a flip turn at the end of the pool, under water.

Young team members warm up for a meet at the Jennersville Y pool.

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Swim team member Kyle Burk caught a shot of this swimmer freestyling through the water.

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A Jennersville swimmer competes in the backstroke.

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Jennersville Y coach MaryAlice Miller.

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Kennett Area Y swim coach Kelly Burk.

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JOHN FRANKLIN CRAMPTON John Franklin Crampton, 52, of North East, Md., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on June 29. He was born in 1966 in Jennersville. John loved being on the water, and he could often be found boating, fishing, and crabbing in the Chesapeake Bay. John was a turf technician for the University of Delaware. His family considered him to be “Mr. fix-it” and he was a Jack-of-alltrades. He enjoyed being with his family, children, granddaughter, and beloved Yorkie, Lily. Family was the most important aspect of his life. John worked hard in life to always make sure his family was well-supported. John is survived by his wife of 25 years, Tina Crampton of North East, Md.; mother, Ruth Crampton of Jennersville; daughters, Kristina Crampton of North East, Md., and Kirsten Crampton (Tyler Heath) of Elkton, Md.; granddaughter, Kendall Heath; aunt, Alice Hamilton (Pat) of Rising Sun, Md.; brother, Tom Crampton (Gina) of Nottingham; sister, Jennifer Crampton of Avondale; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Grace Crampton; maternal grandfather, Albert Crampton; and daughter, Destiny Crampton. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. July 13 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home (259 East Main Street, Elkton, Md.). Family and friends can visit one hour prior to the celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation,” and sent in care of the funeral home. To send online condolences, visit www.rtfoard. com.

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Ruth Stewart Clark, 54, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on July 2 at her home. Born in 1964 in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Goldie J. (Osborn) Stewart. Ruth was a graduate of Avon Grove High School and worked for the Columbia Gas Company for more than 20 years. She was very active with the Multiple Sclerosis Society, serving as a motivational speaker and mentor. Ruth enjoyed her trips to Ocean City, Md., with her family. She is survived by her husband, John R. Clark; three stepdaughters, Heather Smullen of Florida, and Laura Miller and Melissa Mohler, both of Gettysburg; two stepsons, Aaron Clark of Richmond, Va., and Anthony Clark of Fayetteville, Pa.; four step-grandchildren; three brothers, Perry Stewart of Blue Ball, Pa., Rodney Stewart of Elkton, Md., and Scott Stewart of New Castle, Pa.; and a sister, Debbie Santucci of West Grove. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 14 at the home of Ruth’s niece, Charlene SantucciHall (302 South Guernsey Road, West Grove). Interment will be private. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com. The family suggests memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, New York 10163.

Loretta F. Battaglia, 84, of Landenberg, passed away on July 1. She was the wife of Frank A. Battaglia, who passed away in 2004, and with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Pietro Ferranto and the late Anna Rita Macellaro Ferranto. Loretta grew up in Kennett Square and was a lifelong parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church. She and her husband were successful accountants in Kennett Square for over 40 years. Through the success of their business, they were able to support many local groups and charities that are so strong in the community today. Loretta enjoyed spending time with her friends, playing cards, gardening and going to their beach house in Lewes, Del. One of her favorite activities was watching the Philadelphia Phillies. She is survived by one brother, Robert Ferranto of Avondale. Loretta was predeceased by one brother, Louis Ferranto; two sisters, Frances Ferranto and Anna Marie “Dolly” Brooks, and by one nephew, Robert Ferranto Jr. She is survived by her beloved nieces and nephews, LouAnne Basciani Toto, Linda Brooks Wanex, Leslie Brooks Bernens, Peter Ferranto, Gale Ferranto, Jennifer Ferranto and their children and grandchildren. Her funeral was held at the St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church in Avondale. Burial was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

CLARENCE G. SHEETS Clarrence “Jerry” G. Sheets, 69, of Cape May Court House, N.J., formerly of Kemblesville, passed away peacefully on July 2. He was the husband of Carol Mollica Sheets, with whom he shared 45 happy years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Clarence J. Sheets and the late Thelma “June” Poe Reeves. He was a graduate of Kennett High School. Jerry was employed at Herr Foods in Nottingham as a route salesman. He retired in 2018 after 35 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters and granddogs, gardening, going to the casino with Carol, playing horseshoes, hanging out with his friends at Wesley’s, and his 1979 Corvette. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Erica Richardson and her husband T.J. of Wilmington, Del., and Kelley Matreale and her husband Mark of Stone Harbor, N.J.; three brothers, Danny Sheets of Kennett Square, Ric Sheets of Chilhowie, Va., and Steve Sheets of Ormond Beach, Fla.; three granddaughters; and several nieces. A service will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. July 25 at the Kuzo Funeral Home (250 W. State S., Kennett Square). A celebration of his life will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the charity of your choice. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

FRANKLIN J. INGALLS Franklyn J. Ingalls, 85, of Oxford, formerly of Piscataway, N.J., and Edgewater, Fla., passed away on July 1 at home. He was the husband of Rita Carroll Ingalls, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Franklin and Eleanor Kelly Ingalls. Frank was employed as a supervisor with the U.S. Post Office in Plainfield, N.J. He retired in 1991 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed his computer. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Theresa Ingalls of Dalton and Susan Kanis (Kim) of Oxford. He is also survived by five grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; one brother, Tom Ingalls of Fairport, N.Y.; and two sisters, Loretta Mercurio of Magnolia, Texas, and Jean Uliano Visit www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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MARGERINE V. PRICE Margerine V. Price, 98, of West Grove, passed away on July 2 at her daughters’ home while surrounded by her children. She was the widow of the late Feary V. Price, who died in 1993. Born in Ash County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Vernor and Ersel Knight Roark. A loving mother and homemaker, she was also the oldest living member of the Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed time spent tending her flower and vegetable gardens. She is survived by her children, Bonnie Allen (husband Claude) of West Grove, Elaine Maule (husband Ed) of Manheim, Nancy Thompson of West Grove, Robert Price (wife Bonnie) of West Grove, Minnie Krassenstein of Quarryville, and Francis Price (wife Debbie) of West Grove; as well as 15 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; and brother, Ray Roark of Las Vegas. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward and Jimmy Roark; and two sons-in-law, Alan “Bill” Thompson and Ronald Krassenstein. A funeral was held July 8 at the Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at the London Grove Friends Burial Grounds. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church or Penn Medicine Hospice, 400 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19382.

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July 10 Bluegrass Concert The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) hosts an outdoor concert by The Blades of Grass Bluegrass Band on July 10 at 7 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket and refreshments (no alcoholic beverages). All ages are welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be appreciated. For reservations, call 610-932-5244 or email oxsrctr@zoominternet.net. July 12 Outdoor Movie Penn Township Park (260 Lewis Rd., West Grove) hosts a free outdoor screening of “Jurassic Park” on July 12 at sunset. There will be food from On The Roll food truck, and The Station HandDipped Ice Cream Shoppe. There will be free face painting, yard games and other activities. Sponsored by the Avon Grove Library (www.avongrovelibrary.org). July 14 Concert in Penn Township Park Penn Township Park (260 Lewis Rd., West Grove) hosts a concert by the Panama Rex Band on July 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be food for sale by M&M Catering and the Ole Tapas food truck. Bring your own seating. Admission is free. Visit www.penntownship.us. July 20 Christmas in July The 3rd Annual Christmas in July & Craft Fair will be held on July 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pavilion at Vista Ridge at Ware Presbyterian Village (1162 Kensington Lane, Oxford). Artisans will be selling jewelry, quilted and embroidered items, hand-painted cards, stained

and fused glass, handbags, paintings, scarves, wreaths, painted porcelain, felted animals and bird houses, wood products, books, puzzles, flowers and more. A food court will offer local cheeses, honey, jams, wines, truffles and more. A handmade quilt will be sold by silent auction. The Ware model railroad will be on display at the Ware Mansion. Parking is free. Transportation is available on campus via a shuttle bus. Box lunches and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, email cijatware@zoominternet.net. Aug. 2 Murder Mystery Art Stroll The area’s favorite ‘whodunit’ returns with a brand new mystery to be solved. Meet the detective at the scene of the crime in Sycamore Alley (between La Verona and the Franklin Center) to gather clues, question murder suspects in participating downtown locations, and attempt to identify the murderer and solve the mystery. Prizes will be awarded to random winners. Aug. 2 First Friday in Oxford Enjoy food, music, and activities at Oxford’s First Friday event. This year, the August First Friday event has been designated as the official “opener” for the Connective Art & Music Festival. The stores in the downtown will have extended hours and special deals. Hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 3 Connective Art & Music Festival The second annual

Connective Art & Music Festival will be taking place in downtown Oxford on Saturday, Aug. 3. Following up on the success of the first event, organizers are planning an even bigger and better festival. The event features plenty of activities to bring the community together for a fun day of arts and music. For full details about the full-day of music and arts that will be included, visit www. downtownoxfordpa.org. Aug. 9 Outdoor Movie Penn Township Park (260 Lewis Rd., West Grove) hosts a free outdoor screening of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse” on Aug. 9 at sunset. There will be food from the 22BBQ food truck, and The Station Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Shoppe. There will be free face painting, yard games and other activities. Sponsored by the Avon Grove Library (www. avongrovelibrary.org). Aug. 11 Sunset Park Day Penn Township Park (260 Lewis Rd., West Grove) hosts Sunset Park Day on Aug. 11 from 3 to 8 p.m. There will be music by Revolution Heroes and the Stone Mountain Road Blue Grass Band, food from 22 BBQ, Sweet Magnolias Bakery and Ole Tapas, carnival games, a Ferris wheel, a train ride and more. Admission is free. Visit www.penntownship.us. To submit items to the Calendar of Events, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty. com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

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Murray’s work to be featured in Art in the Loft North Star Orchard will feature Roe Murray’s oil and watercolor paintings in its Art in the Loft series at the North Star Orchard farm store located at 3232 Limestone Road, Cochranville, Pa. from July 11 to 28. Murray graduated from Moore College of Art with a degree in Art Education and pursed graduate courses at Tyler School of Art and Arcadia University. She expresses herself with oil paints and watercolors. Her favorite subject matter is landscape and she uses bright colors

and thick brush strokes. She blends impressionism and contemporary realism to capture the beauty of nature. Murray is affiliated as a Signature Member of The Philadelphia Watercolor Society, Tri State Artist Equity, The Delaware Valley League and as an associate member of the Howard Pyle Studio Group. She has taught art in private and public schools, The Wayne Art Center, The Main Line Art Center, Art Partners and privately from her home. Currently, Murray teachers drawing and

painting at The Delaware Art Museum and Chester County Art Association. She has exhibited and continues to exhibit in shows and galleries across the region. Her website is roemurray.com. North Star Orchard is a 20-acre orchard and vegetable farm owned by Ike and Lisa Kerschner. The orchard sells produce at the farm store and at local farmers’ markets. The farm store, which opened in 2017, provides a space to sell farm-grown products in addition to other locally made or grown items.

July 13 Pancake and omelet breakfast Shiloh Presbyterian Church (42 S. Fifth St., Oxford) hosts a community pancake and omelet breakfast on July 13 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults, $5 for ages 4 to 11, free for ages 3 and younger. The menu includes French toast, bacon and sausage, biscuits, potatoes, juice and coffee. Call 610-932-8167 for more information. July 15 to 19 VBS in West Grove West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Road, West Grove) hosts a vacation Bible school, “To Mars and Beyond!” from

July 15 to 19 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Through activities such as science, art, music, missions and stories, children ages pre-K through sixth grade will learn about God’s mission for their lives. Registration is available online at www. westgroveumc.org. For more information, call 610-869-9334. July 30 to Aug. 1 ‘Yee Haw’ VBS Union United Methodist Church (321 Fremont Rd., Nottingham) will hold a vacation Bible school, “Yee Haw,” from July 30 to Aug. 1 from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a celebration and cookout on Aug. 1. Call 610-467-0080 or visit www. unionumcfremont.com.

Through Aug. 21 ‘Summer Fun’ series West Grove United Methodist Church continues its Wednesday night “Summer Fun for Everyone” series. The free weekly event is held through Aug. 21. The whole community is invited on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be hotdogs, games, fellowship and a brief word from pastor Monica each week. All beverages will be supplied. Side dishes are welcome, but not required. Games will be available, as well as a gated playground with new equipment. Weather permitting, there will be a slip-and-slide set up. For more information, visit www.westgroveumc.org or call 610-869-9334.

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Legals ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of William A. Finnen, Deceased, of Penn Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Notice is hereby given that, in the estate of the decedent set forth below, the Register of Wills has granted letters, testamentary or of administration to the person named. All persons having claims against said estate are requested to make known the same to them and all persons indebted to said decedent are requested to make payment without delay to Samuel McMichael, McMichael Heiney & Sebastian, 208 E Locust Street, Oxford Pa, 19363. 6p-26-3t

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Estate of Kevin Wells-Knecht aka Kevin John Wells-Knecht, Wells-Knecht, Kevin aka Wells-Knecht, Kevin John, late of Wallace Twp., Pennsylvania, Notice is hereby given that, in the estate of the decedent set forth below, Letters testamentary or of administration have been granted to Michael Knecht.. All persons having claims against said estate are requested to make known the same to them and all persons indebted to said decedent are requested to make payment without delay to Michael Knecht, c/o John R. Lundy, Esq., Lundy Beldecos & Milby, PC, 450 N. Narberth Ave., Suite 200, Narberth, PA 19072, Executor. Lundy Beldecos & Milby, PC, 450 N. Narberth Ave., Suite 200, Narberth, PA 19072 7p-3-3t

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Zoning Hearing Board of Elk Township will meet on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at the Elk Township Building, 952 Chesterville Road, Lewisville, Pennsylvania, to conduct a hearing on the Application of David S. Fisher for their property located at 1800 & 1802 Lewisville Road, Oxford, Elk Township, Pennsylvania. The applicant is seeking a variance of the following Section of the Elk Township Zoning Ordinance of 2002, as amended: 1) Section 503(c) stating that agriculture, farmhouses and usual farm buildings shall be permitted without restriction, except as follows: 2) no barn lot, mushroom house, or manure storage or other operation involving an obnoxious odor or appearance or air pollution shall be established closer than two hundred (200) feet to any property line unless mutually agreed on by all landowners of land within two hundred (200) feet of the proposed site. In no instance shall be less than fifty (50) feet to any property line. The public may attend and participate in the hearing. If you would like to review the application, or are a person with a disability and require accommodations to attend or participate in the hearing, please contact the Township secretary at 610-255-0634 7p-3-2t

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Sealed proposals will be received by Elk Township at the office of Elk Township, 952 Chesterville Road, P.O. Box 153, Lewisville, PA 19351. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM, Monday, August 5, 2019. Bids will be opened at 3:30 PM on that day. Action will be taken by the municipality on the awarding of each bid item at the Board of Supervisors Meeting

on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Bidders are asked to bid on the following: 1. Roadwork Equipment Rental w/ Operator per Specifications (Bidders Qualification Form is required) 2. Blacktop Mixes 770 Tons (more or less) per Specifications 3. Aggregate Material 560 Gallons (more or less) per Specifications 4. Snow Plowing/Ice Removal Services Equipment Rental w/Operator per Specifications (Bidders Qualification Form and Agreement for Snow Plowing/ Ice Removal are required). All of the above equipment and material specified shall meet Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specification standards and the terms/conditions of the Agreement for Snow Plowing/Ice Removal Services. Bidders are not required to bid on all of the above items. The contract period for Roadwork Equipment Rental, Blacktop Mixes, and Aggregate Materials begins on August 6, 2019 and ends on June 30, 2020. The contract period for Snow Plowing/Ice Removal Services Equipment Rental begins on October 15, 2019 and ends on April 30, 2020. The successful bidder shall, within 14 days of the award of contract, submit the following: Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Equipment Rental Contract; Performance Bond in the amount of 50% of the Materials Contract; Certificate of Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000/$1,000,000 aggregate and endorsing Elk Township as Additional Insured; Proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance or Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage Information for Independent Contractors; Hold Harmless & Indemnification Agreement; and IRS Form W-9. All bidders are to follow the Bidder Information Guidelines. Bidding packets are available at the Elk Township Office and may be requested by phone 610-2550634 or e-mail elktwpchester@gmail. com. Terri Kukoda, Secretary/Treasurer 7p-3-2t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Clive Armitage, Late of Kennett Square, Chester County, PA, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Cynthia R. Armitage, Executor, Or Attorney: Rebecca Sallen, Esq., Sallen Law, LLC 325 Merion Road, Merion Station, PA 19066. 7p-3-1t

NOTICE

Notice of Intent to ISSUE A Title V Operating Permit Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424(b) and 127.521, that the Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to renew Title V Operating Permit No. 15-00104, issued to Flowers Baking Company of Oxford Incorporated (“Flowers Baking Company”), located in Oxford Borough, Chester County. This Title V Operating Permit is for Flower Baking Company’s bakery plant in Oxford, PA. The facility is a major source for VOC. Sources include boilers, heating processes, a fire pump, a fryer line, an oven line, and an emergency generator. The fryer

(Source ID 101) is equipped with mist eliminator to reduce PM. The bread oven (Source ID 108) is controlled by a catalytic oxidizer. All other sources have been deemed uncontrollable at this time. The fire pump (Source ID 036) is subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. The emergency generator (Source ID 700) is subject to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ. Applicable requirements have been incorporated into the Title V Operating Permit for both sources. The following are current potential site-wide emission rates for this facility: NOx – 17.6 TPY; SOx – 0.2 TPY; PM10 – 2.2 TPY; PM2.5 – 2.2; CO – 14.2 TPY; VOC – 33.7 TPY; HAP – 0.3 TPY; and GHG – 19,294.12 TPY (reported as CO2e). Allowable emissions from the facility have not increased as a result of this permit renewal. Individual limits apply to the various sources at the facility. The operating permit contains requirements to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements for this source. Copies of the application, DEP’s analysis, inspection report and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. A person may object to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof by filing a written protest with the Department. Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information that they believe should be considered prior to the re-issuance of this Title V Operating Permit may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. All comments shall be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice. Each written comment must contain the following: Name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments. Identification of the Title V Operating Permit, No. 15-00104. A concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the re-issuance of the Title V Operating Permit. A public hearing may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received during the public comment period. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Mr. James Rebarchak, Regional Manager, Air Quality, Department of Environmental Protection, Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, telephone No. 484-250-5920. 7p-10-3t

NOTICE

Chester Water Authority Notice of Applications – Consumptive Use and Out-of-Basin Diversion, SRBC Pending Nos. 2019-058 and 2019-061, Chester, Delaware, and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania Notice is hereby given that on June 21, 2019, Chester Water Authority (CWA P.O. Box 467, Chester, PA 19016-0467, email address: rjudge@chesterwater. com; telephone number: (610)-8768185) filed applications (SRBC Pending

Nos. 2019-058 & 2019-061) with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) for consumptive use and diversion of water out of the Susquehanna River Basin. CWA has proposed to divert and consumptively use up to 60,000,000 gallons per day (gpd) from Octoraro Reservoir and the Susquehanna River to the Delaware River Basin. The water will be used for public water supply for several municipalities in Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania and other areas outside of the Susquehanna River Basin. Comments related to the application should be submitted to the attention of: Manager, Project Review; Susquehanna River Basin Commission; 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1788; telephone: (717) 238-0423; fax: (717) 238-2436; e-mail: projectcomments@srbc.net. Comments also may be submitted on SRBC’s Water Application and Approval Viewer at https://mdw.srbc.net/ waav. Please include the above SRBC pending application numbers on any correspondence. 7P-10-1T

INCORPORATION NOTICE

Kadila Corp. has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988. Harry J. Karapalides, Esq.,42 Copley Road,Upper Darby, PA 19082 7P-10-1T

INCORPORATION NOTICE

MI RAZA, INC. has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988. John A. Novello, Esquire,221 North Olive Street, Media, PA 19063 7P-10-1t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Hilda B. Grauman, Kennett Township, Pennsylvania, Deceased, Notice is hereby given that, in the estate of the decedent, Letters Testamentary or of Administration have been granted to Frank William Grauman. All persons having claims against said estate are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to said decedent are requested to make payment without delay to Frank William Grauman, Executor, 2128 Wallace Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130. 7p-10-3t

NOTICE

CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIVIL DIVISION-LAW Docket Number: 2018-06639-CT, Filed June 29, 2018 TruMark Financial Credit Union, 335 Commerce Drive, P.O. Box 8127, Fort Washington, PA 19034(Plantiffs) vs. Heike Christa Pinto, 218 Union Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320-3032, (Defendant). Heike Christa Pinto, you have been sued in court by the Plaintiff (TruMark Financial Credit Union) through its attorney, M. Jacqueline Larkin, Esquire and McGivney, Kluger and Cook, P.C. , for the sum of $7650.04 (the balance due) and cost, for being in default of the terms and agreement bearing the account number XXXXX007. If you wish to defend against the claims set

forth in the following pages, you must take action in twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may be entered against you by the court without further notice, for any money claimed in the compliant or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE., IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATIONABOUT HIRING A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. Chester County Bar Association, Lawyer referral Service, 15 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380, (610)429-1500 NOTICE PURSUANT TO FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT 1) This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2) Unless you dispute the validity of this debt, or any portion thereof, within thirty (30) days after receipt of this notice, the debt will be assumed to be valid by our offices. 3) if you notify our offices in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice that the debt, or any portion thereof is disputed, our offices will provide you with verification of the debt or copy of the judgment against you, and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to you by our offices. 4) If you notify our offices in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, our offices will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor. 7p-10-1t

UPI #64-3-327 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Lisa Schwartz VS DEFENDANT: JENNIFER KLIMAS and JOEL DiPIETRO and UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SALE ADDRESS: 135 North Village Lane, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: DONALD J. WEISS, ESQ., 610-459-8074 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 County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 6p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, July 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, August 19th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 19-7-348 Writ of Execution No. 2019-01591 DEBT $119,227.77

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, July 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, August 19th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 19-7-339 Writ of Execution No. 2017-11490 DEBT $321,096.79 PROPERTY situate in Pennsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

PROPERTY situate in the London Britain Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 73-5-32.1 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: DORIS P. HENDRICKSON and JAMES R. HENDRICKSON SALE ADDRESS: 1325 Flint Hill Road, Landenberg, PA 19350-1139 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, 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 County”. The bal-

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Legals ance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 6p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, July 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, August 19th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 19-7-349 Writ of Execution No. 2018-08292 DEBT $212,650.46 PROPERTY situate in Township of New London, County of Chester, State of PA

on Thursday, July 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, August 19th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 19-7-365 Writ of Execution No. 2014-01633 DEBT $133,779.32 PROPERTY situate in the New Garden Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 60-4-73.26 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for The Benefit of The Certificateholders of The Cwabs Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2004-5 VS DEFENDANT: SCOTT R. BONNE and ALLISON A. BONNE a/k/a ALLISON BONNE

TAX Parcel #71-03-0119 IMPROVEMENTS: A residential dwelling. PLAINTIFF: Quicken Loans, Inc. VS DEFENDANT: SHELLY WILSON SALE ADDRESS: 131 Owenwood Drive, Lincoln University, PA 19352 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 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 County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 6p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

SALE ADDRESS: 10 Edgewood Drive, Avondale, PA 19311-1410 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, 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 County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 6p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

Schedules of Distribution on Monday, August 19th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 19-7-373 Writ of Execution No. 2017-11735 DEBT $322,526.24 ALL THAT CERTAIN, message, lot or piece of land situate in the Township of Sadsbury, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as follows, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in the Township of Sadsbury, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan for Octorara Glen prepared by Chester Valley Engineers, Inc., dated 1/17/2003, last revised 2/27/2004 and recorded 5/6/2004 as Plan No. 17023, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly side of Smith Farm Drive (formerly Spring House Lane) (50 feet wide), a corner of Open Space on said Plan; thence extending from said beginning point and along Smith Farm Drive the two following courses and distances, viz: 1) on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 275.00 feet the arc distance of 103.76 feet to a point of reverse curve, then 2) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 9.00 feet the arc distance of 12.06 feet to a point of reverse curve on the northerly side of Wick Drive (50 feet wide); thence extending along Wick Drive on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 275.00 feet the arc distance of 88.53 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 3 on said Plan; thence leaving Wick Drive and extending along Lots 3 and 2 north 39 degrees 15 minutes 50 seconds west 118.27 feet to a point a corner of said Open Space on said Plan; thence extending along same the two following courses and distances, viz: 1) north 50 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds east 135.38 feet to a point, thence 2) south 65 degrees 02 minutes 22 seconds east 94.84 feet to a point on the northwesterly side of Smith Farm Drive, the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot No. 4 on said Plan. BEING UPI Number 37-04-0192 PARCEL No.: 37-04-0192 BEING known as:. 19 Smith Farm Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365

BEING the same property conveyed to Jane Bowman who acquired title by virtue of a deed from EMC Mortgage Corporation, by Integrated Asset Services Inc, its attorney in fact, dated August 27, 2007, recorded October 18, 2007, at Document ID 10796593, and recorded in Book 7288, Page 645, Office of the Recorded of Deeds, Chester County, Pennsylvania. PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT VS DEFENDANT: JANE BOWMAN, aka JANE M. BOWMAN, aka JANE MARIE BOWMAN SALE ADDRESS: 19 Smith Farm Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI, LLC, 614-220-5611 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 County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 6p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, July 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, August 19th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 19-7-381 Writ of Execution No. 2018-06951 DEBT $1,016,354.70 PROPERTY situate in the East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 61-6-58.8

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: US Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for Bluewater Investment Trust 2018-1 VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL DRAINE and MICHELLE DRAINE SALE ADDRESS: 106 Halle Drive, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, 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 County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 6p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

August 19th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 19-7-379 Writ of Execution No. 2018-10478 DEBT $147,873.27 ALL THE RIGHT, title, interest and claim of Marie Calvert McKee of, in and to: ALL THE FOLLOWING described real estate situate in the Townships of Penn and London Grove, County of Chester Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Having erected thereon a dwelling known and numbered as 640 West State Road, West Grove, PA 19390 Deed Book 497 Page 586, Parcel Number 58-04-0107-07C. PLAINTIFF: Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union VS DEFENDANT: MARIE CALVERT McKEE and WALTER McKEE (DECEASED) SALE ADDRESS: 640 West State Road, West Grove, PA 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MICHELLE PIERRO, ESQ., 412-434-7955 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 County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 6p-26-3t

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Take the water temperature, for instance. While many parents and recreational swimmers prefer a cozy pool temperature in the 80s, the team members generally choose and do better in cooler water. Far into the summer season, when the water gets warm, they sometimes seek a cooler environment. “I take them to the inside pool, where the temperature is lower,” Burk said. Other challenges include designing coaching strategies, scheduling meets, processing applications, dealing with weather (including thunderstorms), coordinating transportation to distant meets and preparing the pool for home meets. Regarding strategies, Burk said she insists that kids work on getting their fine strokes right from the beginning. “I tell them, ‘Be patient. Speed will come,’” she said. She also insists

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that they learn how to race in various modes -- back, freestyle, breaststroke and butterfly, as well as solo and relays. Miller, who has swimmers arrive as early as 6:45 a.m., has a distinct plan for each practice. Beyond the race preparedness, they must warm up and cool down for each practice, doing multiple laps before and after. She added that she likes to learn from other coaches and must keep up with current trends in training and equipment. There’s more. YMCA swimming meets, unlike school games, require the parents to drive the kids to the events. That involves meeting with other coaches in the region and planning a season that does not require long car rides until swimmers reach the level of advanced regional and state competition. Overall, however, the coaches love their jobs and say they are energized by their own dedication. Burk said she was once hospitalized for kidney

stones the day before a qualifying meet at Bucknell University. Even in her weakened state, the next day she drove through snow to be with her team for the event – an effort that spurred her team on to greater effort. There are other engaging aspects, too. Burk said some of the kids think of her as a second mother. Many come to see her and thank her after they have outgrown the program. Another thing is the selection of bathing suits. Burk and Miller both have contracts with Speedo (the bathing suit company), and they choose a new design every year. For Jennersville, the colors are blue and black; for Kennett it’s blue and green. “I do try to get a suit that stands out,” Burk said. Finally, when asked what the best part of the swimming program is, Burk thought for a minute and said, “When they win a race or lower their time, it’s great to see the smiles on their faces.”

Photo by Kyle Burk

Swim team member Kyle Burk’s picture almost looks like a pink halo around the swimmer from underwater.

The scenic ChesLen Preserve is the site of this Friday’s concert with Hoots & Hellmouth and Vanessa Collier.

A night of music under the stars scheduled July 12 If you act quickly, you might be able to get the few remaining tickets for a July 12 “Friday Night Lights” concert to be held at the ChesLen Preserve (1199 Cannery Rd., Coatesville). The acclaimed local band Hoots & Hellmouth will be headlining, along with singer/songwriter Vanessa Collier. The popular concert features live music, local wine and beer, marshmallow toasting and stargazing, aided by members of the Bucks-

Mont Astronomical Association, ChesMont A s t r o n o m i c a l Society, Chester County Astronomical Society, and Delaware Astronomical Society. At the concert site, you’ll find beers from 2SP Brewing Company, along with Victory Brewing and Dressler Estate Cider, and food trucks from Baked Cookies and Dough, The Happy Pita, and Sum Pig. For information and tickets, call 610-3535587, ext. 221. Tickets

are $25 for Natural Lands members ($35 day of show); or $35 for non-members ($45 day of show). A limited VIP ticket is $65 for members and $75 for non-members, and features couch seating, free appetizers from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., fruitinfused water, gourmet s’mores with a private bonfire, a private bar, restroom and misting fan, along with express entry and VIP parking. Visit www.natlands. org, or email info@ natlands.org.

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Corporal unites passions for outreach, medicine, law enforcement In terms of his career path, a New Jersey native assumed he was out for blood, so to speak. After all, many of his relatives were employed in the medical field, and he had worked in hospitals since high school, eventually receiving training as a phlebotomist. But after a decade of drawing blood, Cpl. Brad DeSando, who had relocated to Pennsylvania, said he felt a tug toward law enforcement. So he enrolled in the Delaware County Community College’s Police Academy. Soon after earning his certification, DeSando accepted a job in the Chester County Sheriff ’s Office. Since then, he has found myriad ways to combine his medical training with his interest

in community outreach, passions that extend to his family life. Chester County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh recalled being impressed with DeSando’s credentials when she hired him in 2008. “Cpl. DeSando came to us with a unique background,” said Welsh. “Not only did he have great people skills, but he also had medical training that I knew would benefit the office.” In fact, after about two years on the job, DeSando received EMT training through the office, expertise that he immediately put to work. According to office records, deputies routinely handle more than 50 emergency medical calls a year. Welsh said they run the gamut from heart

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In his community relations role, Cpl. Brad DeSando interacts with McGruff the Crime Dog, a mascot for the National Crime Prevention Council, during Chester County’s 2019 Take Your Child to Work Day.

attacks to panic attacks. “Having someone available to treat people ranging from jurors to prisoners to employees is vitally important,” said Welsh. DeSando said one indelible memory involved a woman who experienced a medical emergency at the county’s annual Freedom Fest. He suspected a drug overdose and called an ambulance; however, the woman’s boyfriend strenuously objected, insisting that she just needed to get out of the heat. DeSando was not persuaded. Minutes later, the woman coded in the ambulance, where she was revived. “I really wanted the boyfriend to come back and apologize,” DeSando said. And although that didn’t happen, DeSando did subsequently receive a county life-saving award. DeSando’s role in community relations for the Sheriff ’s Office also developed quickly and seamlessly. His supervisor during his initial training for the office, Sgt. Janis Pickell, had been handling outside events. DeSando said he began assisting her and just “fell into” the position. Now, he serves as the liaison between the office and county citizens. Typically, they are seeking services that range from child safety seat inspections to courthouse tours. “I enjoy giving members of the public a different perspective on law enforcement,” he said.

“You don’t always have to be a hammer.” That same kind of engagement has carried over into his family life. Married with a son and a daughter, DeSando said he was delighted when his son Nick shared his interest in wrestling. One thing led to another, and suddenly he found himself coaching his son’s team through the Coatesville Youth Sports program. Now going into second grade, his son is in his third year of the sport. DeSando said he found the experience rewarding, but it came with challenges. The athletic program is not funded by the Coatesville Area School District and practice space was limited, sometimes even non-existent. Because the team has no home base, matches all get played at their opponents’ facilities. Fortunately for the young wrestlers, they were not alone. Similar difficulties existed with other sports teams, some of whom had struggled to use Coatesville’s dilapidated Scott Stadium. Fast forward to early 2017 when the district approved the Scott Field Project, a comprehensive, volunteer effort to return the stadium to its former glory. A GoFundMe page as well as a 501(c)(3) was created, and work began on the multi-phase initiative. DeSando said he got involved after Steve Kirk, president of the project, explained the initiative. DeSando said the project’s current phase,

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Nick DeSando holds the ‘You Rock Award’ that his father, Cpl. Brad DeSando, received earlier this year.

which focuses on establishing a multi-sport fieldhouse for training young athletes, especially resonated with him. He said members of the public can support the effort through donations of money or time. “There is nothing like team sports to teach kids teamwork and self-worth,” DeSando said, adding that parents’ involvement in the project also sets a good example. About the same time, DeSando became involved in another 501(c)(3), this time for the Friends of the Chester County Sheriff ’s K-9. Like the sports programs, the CCSO’s award-winning K-9 program relies on donations for funding that isn’t provided by the county. “It’s an invaluable service our off ice provides,” DeSando said,

citing the skyrocketing demand for K-9 assistance. “The FCCSK9 needed leadership so I offered to do it.” DeSando, the past president of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of Chester County, also serves at the second vice president of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of Pennsylvania, a position that will land him the top DSAP post in 2021. In January, DeSando received the “You Rock Award,” an honor bestowed by members of the office every quarter to recognize exemplary service. “Cpl. DeSando has been a versatile asset to the office,” said Welsh, noting his frequent presence in the lobby of the Chester County Justice Center. “His emergency training and his outstanding people skills consistently make a positive difference.”

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