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Gov. Wolf rallies Democrats A day to thank all veterans in Kennett Square The Kennett Area Senior Center holds annual luncheon

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Gov. Tom Wolf stopped by the campaign headquarters of the Kennett Area Democrats last Saturday afternoon to help boost get-outthe-vote efforts for the election on Nov. 5. Wolf and state attorney general Josh Shapiro led a host of party officials as they rallied support for Democratic candidates

who are on the ballot this year, including Judge of the Superior Court candidates Dan McCaffery and Amanda Green-Hawkins, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas candidates Analisa Sondergaard and Brett Binder, County Commissioner candidates Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz, and the full slate of county-wide candidates.

Southern Chester County Writers Conference planned for Nov. 16 By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

The Avon Grove, Kennett, and Oxford libraries are collaborating to organize a Southern Chester County Writers Conference that will bring together a talented and diverse group of writers who have connections to the area. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kennett scores 31-0 play- the Technical College High off win...1B School. Mark Bowden, the bestselling author of “Black Hawk Down,” will be the keynote speaker. The event will also include breakout sessions on the craft of writing as well as a meetand-greet with selected

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By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer After a year-long series of tweaks and drafts, the official map of New Garden Township was given approval by the township’s supervisors at their Oct. 21 meeting. As part of a public hearing, Jennifer Reitz, a planner with Thomas Comitta Associates, gave a presentation about the work she did in collaboration with the township’s Open Space Review Board to finalize the project. The map identifies roadways and roadway connections; water resources; municipally owned and protected

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Several generations of veterans were part of the luncheon tribute.

By John Chambless Staff Writer The patriotism and the pride were the same as always at the Kennett Area Senior Center’s Veterans Luncheon on Nov. 1, an annual celebration of the contributions of the armed forces. Although the years are catching up and the number of veterans at the luncheon was lower than

usual, the spirit of the day was undiminished. Emcee Matt Grieco opened the program and introduced the color guard from Kennett Square’s William W. Fahey Post 491, who took their places near the stage during the Pledge of Allegiance and “The Star Spangled Banner.” The Lukens Band, under director Richard Miller, Continued on Page 3A

authors from the area. “We have a nice mix of writers participating,” explained Lori Schwabenbauer, the director of the Avon Grove Library. “Chester County seems to be a real magnet for artists.” Carey Bresler, the director of the Oxford Library, added, “We all have author events. We have all of this local talent so we thought it would be nice to have them all together at the same time.” Megan Walters, the director of the Kennett Library, credited Bresler with coming up with the idea for a writers conference. The Courtesy photo three library directors meet Mark Bowden, the bestselling author of “Black Hawk Down,” is the keynote speaker Continued on Page 2A

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A raucous, standingroom-only crowd at the Marshall Street campaign headquarters welcomed the governor, and then started canvassing as the final push leading up to Election Day. The Chester County Press will publish election results on its website, Chestercounty.com, once the votes are tallied.

lands; priority parcels; existing and conceptual greenway corridors; and historic resources. The official map, Reitz said, will be used as a guidepost in the township’s future decisions about acquiring lands for public purposes, such as street connections, parkland, trails, sidewalks and open space, and will be used as a reference in conversations with developers and property owners. It will also serve as a companion to the six priority focus areas for the township for the next ten years, as spelled out in its 2018 Comprehensive

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Avon Grove Charter School unveils new collaboratory By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Avon Grove Charter School students will be more prepared to collaborate and innovate following the opening of the new collaboratory at the school’s State Road campus. Kristen Bishop, the CEO and Head of School of the Avon Grove Charter School, described the collaboratory as a 21st century educational resource center that offers flexible spaces for students to work together, create, and learn. Bishop and Avon Grove

Charter School welcomed elected officials, including State Rep. John Lawrence and several school board members, as well as charter school parents, for the official unveiling of the new space on Nov. 1. The collaboratory features flexible, modern spaces that will allow students to work together at booths or at tables. There’s a desk that will be staffed by a technology coach. Small groups or classes can utilize a small lecture area that features a stadium seating arrangement. A conference room

offers space for both staff and students to work together on a project. There’s plenty of natural lighting, and a door leads out to a secure courtyard area that has some additional seating for small groups. There is also a small bistro called Wolf’s Brew Cafe and a new school store in the collaboratory. “We’re very excited to be opening our collaboratory,” Bishop said, adding that initially it will be the high school students who will utilize the collaboratory the most. However, the plan Continued on Page 6A

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regularly to discuss the programs and activities at their respective libraries. The three libraries in southern Chester County are a bit removed from the cluster of libraries in the northern part of the county, but they are close to each other. The proximity lends itself to collaboration, which is something that the three library directors all like. The writers conference could be their largest collaborative event. Writers in the area have been very enthusiastic about the conference, as evidenced by the number of talented scribes who have agreed to participate. Bowden has published more than a dozen books during his distinguished career, including “Black Hawk Down,” which was nominated for a National Book Award. He was a staff writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer from 1979 to 2003. Serials in the newspaper on “Black Hawk Down” and “Killing Pablo” were published as highly acclaimed books. One of the presenters at the event will be Dr. Cheryl Gooch, the author of “Hinsonville’s Heroes: Black Civil War Soldiers of Chester County, Pennsylvania.” She is known for her meticulous research, and she will talk about the methods of doing research on a book. Bruce Mowday’s new true crime book “Stealing Wyeth” is about the theft of 15 paintings from the estate

of Andrew Wyeth. The book tells the story of local criminals, a master cat burglar, gamblers and murderers and how law enforcement secured the paintings and brought the criminals to justice. Mowday is an award-winning author and newspaper reporter. He has written more than 20 books on a variety of subjects, including history, sports, business and true crime. One of the topics Mowday will talk about is how to get a book published. “He’s a great speaker,” Bresler said. Walters said that they extended invitations to eight to ten additional authors who have connections to southern Chester County. She said that she’s constantly surprised by not just the talent of local writers, but how diverse their work is. This is reflected in the lineup of authors taking part in the writers conference. The lineup includes science writer Oné R. Pagán, whose work has appeared in various scientific journals. Chester County resident Mariah Stewart has enjoyed a prolific writing career that includes more than 40 published novels and novellas—everything from romantic suspense novels to contemporary romances to women’s fiction. She’s currently juggling not one, but two, different book series. Marcella Peyre-Ferry, an Elk Township resident who has spent the last three decades writing for newspapers and magazines in Chester and Lancaster counties, is also scheduled to take part in the writers conference. She has

authored a book on how to handle the challenges that come with watching a loved one battle Alzheimer’s or dementia and a book that offers a practical guide to reading tea leaves. Other writers that the library directors expect to be able to take part in the event include Jessica Lawson, Iris Dowling, Dianne Salerni, C.H. Williams, Annette Whipple, Mary Lou Meyers, Gene Pisasale, and Allan Andrade. They have written on a wide variety of subjects, and in a wide variety of styles. Walters described the talented group of participating writers as “pretty incredible.” “It’s a very diverse group, too,” Bresler added. On the day of the event, attendees will check in from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Bowden will speak from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The first break-out session will take place from 10:30 to 11 a.m., and the second one will take place from 11 to 11:30 a.m. There will then be a time for participants to mingle. There is no fee to attend the writers conference. The authors will have copies of their books for sale. Walters said that it will be a good opportunity for aspiring writers to talk to published authors in a friendly environment. It’s also an opportunity to make more people aware of the libraries and their offerings. Libraries today offer much more than books and magazines. Each library hosts dozens of programs each year for children and adults alike. Libraries also offer computers and Internet

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Library directors Megan Walters (Kennett Library), Lori Schwabenbauer (Avon Grove Library), and Carey Bresler (Oxford Library) are collaborating to plan the first Southern Chester County Writers Conference on Saturday, Nov. 16.

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Bruce Mowday, the author of more than 20 books, including his new true crime book “Stealing Wyeth,” will be leading one of the sessions at the writers conference.

access for everyone in the community. “Some people don’t realize how much the library offers,” Schwabenbauer said. “We’re community hubs.” Schwabenbauer added that the writers conference could become an annual event if the first one is well-received. Bresler said that the Technical College High School is a good location for

the event. It is located in the middle of the three libraries so it is convenient for people in southern Chester County and the surrounding communities. “We appreciate that they are willing to help us with this,” Bresler said. “They have very nice facilities at the Technical College High School.” All three of the library directors are looking

forward to the writers conference. “I’m really excited about it, and what it might become,” Walters said. The Technical College High School Pennock’s Bridge Campus is located at 280 Pennock’s Bridge Road in West Grove. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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played a medley of patriotic music and other selections for an hour before Grieco introduced some special guests in the room, as well as the guest speaker, retired Colonel Cynthia J. Abbadini, who served for 28 years in the Army Nurse Corps, retiring in 2013. Her illustrated talk focused on women in the U.S. Army, beginning with their roles in the Revolutionary War and ending at the present day. She spotlighted the creation of the Army Nurse Corps, the Women’s Army Corps, admittance of women to Reserve Officer Training Corps and military academies, the expansion of military specialties open to women, the lifting of the ban on women in direct combat roles, and more. “Although the roles for women in the military have been debated, they have served on the front lines since the Revolutionary War,” Abbadini said. “Women now make up about 10 percent of all veterans. Women have shown they are more than capable of contributing in every way to military service, and we will continue to do so in the future.” State Rep. Stephen Barrar spoke to the audience about his role as chairman of the Veteran Affairs Committee. “I have the best committee in Harrisburg,” he said.

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The luncheon was a chance for veterans to meet, and to reconnect.

“There are now about a million veterans living in Pennsylvania, and my mission it make sure we say ‘Thank you.’” State Rep. Christina Sappey, who also serves on the Veteran Affairs Committee, said, “I am not personally a veteran, but my father served in the Navy, and like many men of his generation, he was reluctant to share his stories. Events like this one are so important for us to reconnect with each other. You are the fabric of our community.” Sen. Andrew Dinniman was also at the event, and told the audience, “I’m here to thank you and to recognize all of your tremendous contributions … Thank God for the military, so we can all sleep comfortably in our houses at night. With all the chaos that’s going on in our country today, it’s as if each of us is the enemy. But we’re coming together

Matt Grieco plays ‘Assembly’ to open the program.

today as one to honor all of you who have served, and continue to serve. Thank you all.” To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. com.

Retired Col. Cynthia J. Abbadini speaks about the role of women in the armed services through history.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, American Legion Post 491 in Kennett Square will be hosting a Veterans Day dinner at 7 p.m. in their newly renovated ballroom. All veterans are welcome. Tickets are $15. Call 610-444-9960. As a part of the program, there will be honors for Artilio “Tillie” J. DiAndrea, Sr., for his many years of serving the post and community as an Army veteran of World War II who served under General Patton in the Battle of the Bulge. DiAndrea was inducted into the Army in 1943. He joined the 86th Blackhawk Division at Camp Livingston, La., serving in Company D heavy weapons. He was originally shipped out to St. Louis Obispo to train

Artilio J. DiAndrea, Sr. to fight in Japan. After the Battle of the Bulge, his orders were changed and he was assigned to the Third Army under General George S. Patton to battle in Cologne, Germany. His unit was the first full combat division to return from Europe. They landed in New York with joy and were given 30 days furlough before going to Japan. He was discharged in 1946.

Members of the William W. Fahey Post 491 Color Guard stand at attention during the Pledge of Allegiance. The Lukens Band plays patriotic music during the annual luncheon.

State Rep. Christina Sappey greets a veteran before the event.

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Avon Grove School Board agrees that a health center is not a part of new school plans By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Avon Grove School Board has agreed— unanimously—to eliminate any additional discussions about including a community health center as a part of the facilities projects that the district is currently undertaking. The community health center, which was included in early discussions about what would be a part of the new high school project, has been a source of conflict among school board members, with some suggesting that the health center illustrates how extravagant the plans for the new school are. Other school board members maintain that, while the health center was at one time considered for inclusion in the project, it was already dropped from plans because of cost projections. Early in the Oct. 24 meeting, school board member John Auerbach made a motion to add a resolution about the issue to the agenda. Auerbach said that he wanted to ensure that there is no opening for a community health center as part of any project in the foreseeable future, a sentiment that was echoed by school board member Rick Dumont.

Auerbach explained that if the school board approved a resolution about the community health center, it would put the issue to rest. Since the health center is not really expected to be a part of the plans, there wasn’t a lot of pushback from the school board members. However, there were questions about what, exactly, the motion was trying to accomplish. Noting that the health center is not in the scope of the current project, Bill Wood asked whether Auerbach intended his motion to mean that there would be no health center in the new high school, or no health center on school property, ever. “I’m a big supporter of the community health center,” Wood said, explaining that while the district might not be able to do it now, a community health center could serve as a source of revenue at some point in the future. Wood suggested an amendment to the resolution that would clarify that it pertains only to facilities plans that are currently being worked on. Auerbach wa s agreeable to the amendment, and everybody else was fine with taking a vote on the issue because the community health center is not part of the plans anyway.

School board member Herman Engel said that he thought it was already understood that the community health center was not a part of the designs. School board member Jeff Billig said, “This is not something that I supported. I have been clear on that. I think we have bigger needs.” When the vote was taken, the board unanimously approved the motion. This drew laughter and even a few claps because it’s a rare occurrence for this school board to vote 9-0 on any issue. In other business: Av o n G r ov e superintendent Dr. Christopher Marchese reported that the school district’s enrollment stands at 5,059 students. Marchese also reported that 107 senior citizens are now taking part in the senior citizen volunteer tax relief program. Participants receive a $10 per hour credit for up to 50 hours of volunteer service in the school district’s buildings. Information about how to enroll in the program is available on the school district website. During the public comment session, Lisa Lightner expressed her concerns that some school board members have public government official websites, and are actively deleting or hiding

comments from people who do not agree with them on issues. Lightner referenced a court ruling earlier this year that the U.S. President can’t block followers on Social Media if they have a public account—if the website is public, it has to be open to all. “You cannot and

should not be a school director for just some of the people in the community,” Lightner said. The Avon Grove School Board’s next regular meeting will take place on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Avon Grove Intermediate School Music Room.

A Committee-of-theWhole meeting to discuss planning and construction for the new high school will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty. com.

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The Lighthouse Youth Center in Oxford will be holding its 31st annual Fall Harvest Dinner & Auction this week. The pork roast preview dinner takes place at the Oxford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on Friday, Nov. 8 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., while the auction begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. There will be numerous

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space for a second-floor apartment. Geoff Bosley said that construction on the project will be limited to interior renovations and include the eight additional parking spaces and exterior lighting in the parking area. The supervisors have a period of 45 days to render their decision on LGB Properties’ application. If approved, the project will serve as a major step in the township’s long-range vision to revitalize the Village of Toughkenamon. As spelled out in the township’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan, the objectives of the plan are to create an identity for the village that will include a variety of restaurants and shops that serve the local community, a diversity of housing options for all ages, and attractive open spaces and streetscapes that welcome visitors and residents.

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is to have all the students in the school be able to use the flexible space sometimes. Students in the lower grades, for example, might visit to receive instruction for a specific assignment from a technology coach who works in the collaboratory. Or two classes might come together to listen to a presentation or to work on an assignment. Part of the Avon Grove Charter School’s comprehensive strategic plan included a resource center where students could work collaboratively on projects because that’s the direction that 21st century education is heading in. While there was a clear vision for the project, accomplishing it was not easy. With an enrollment of approximately 1,850 students, the charter school’s two buildings are fully utilized. In order to create the space for the collaboratory, the facilities at the Kemblesville campus were expanded so that the third grade could be moved there from the State Road campus. This opened up enough space for the collaboratory. The charter school was also able to relocate some of its business staff from a rented office to the State Road campus, saving on the rental costs in the process. Overall, the collaboratory cost about $1.5 million to design and build. Charter school officials expressed their gratitude to Heckendorn Shiles Architects, BSS Photo by Richard L. Gaw Jennifer Reitz, a planner with Thomas Comitta Contractors, and Cooks Associates, presents a component of the official New Service Company for doing Garden Township map, which was given approval by the work on the project. the township’s Board of Supervisors on Oct. 21. Donna Archer, the Chief Plan that sets goals for the development and preservation of open space and natural resources; greenways and trails; the Route 41 Corridor; historic resources; Toughkenamon Village; and economic development. In other township business, Geoff and Larry Bosley of LGB Properties gave the supervisors a walk-through of their proposed plans to renovate the area of Toughkenamon Village known as the Brown Derby property at 1470 Baltimore Pike. The Kennett Square-based real estate management and renovation firm specializes in office, retail, and industrial properties. The plans for the renovations to the property will include the development of space for an office and retail, one or two restaurants, property that can accommodate To contact Staff Writer a wholesale food production business, and will Richard L. Gaw, email likely include a residential rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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The Avon Grove Charter School’s new collaboratory is a resource center for the 21st century, with flexible spaces for collaboration and innovation.

Financial Officer of the Avon Grove Charter School, said that it took about three years of work to reach this point. She recalled a trip that she and Bishop made to Florida for a meeting so that the Avon Grove Charter School could earn an investment-grade rating for the bonding of the project. This resulted in much more favorable interest rates for the school. Bishop explained that the charter school has a facilities committee that works hard to find ways to make the most out of the two school buildings. She also talked about the spirit of cooperation between the charter school and the Avon Grove School District. Archer also said that the community is very supportive. “It is a team effort,” Bishop added. “It is all for the kids.” Charter school officials were very excited about the educational opportunities for students that the collaboratory will provide. Bishop noted that when you go to a Starbucks, you’ll

Kristen Bishop, the CEO and Head of School of the Avon Grove Charter School, and a host of other school officials formally unveiled the new collaboratory on Nov. 1.

see lots of people enjoying a cup of coffee, but you’ll also see both students and adults working. Sometimes they are working together with the people seated right next to them, and sometimes they will be utilizing technology to talk to someone thousands of miles away. That kind of collaboration is what the collaboratory is expected to bring to the Avon Grove Charter School. She said that the collaboratory will help prepare students not just for college, but for the workforce as well. “We’re helping the students build those skills that employers need,” Bishop

explained. “People need to be engaged, and they must be able to collaborate. This is very exciting for our students.” In addition to the official unveiling of the collaboratory, the school’s choir, performing arts department, and band all performed for the visitors. It was a fun way to unveil the new addition to the charter school. Bishop and the Avon Grove Charter School staff also provided tours of the building to visitors. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands – one for yourself and one for helping others.” Maya Angelou The black-and-white scene has become part of our country’s folklore. It is our moving postcard and one of our most precious documents to generosity, and we watch it every holiday season and a lot of us at the end have to move away a tear or two, because it tells us all there is to know about extending our decency toward others – particularly, those in need. In the Frank Capra-directed film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the character of George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, spends the first part of the film helping others, and the last half of the film as a victim of greed, but ultimately, he becomes the beneficiary of the simple kindness given to him. Hundreds of people he has helped along the way gathered up whatever they had to help George – more in tribute to the integrity and purpose of the man than his predicament. As his kid brother Harry tells him during a toast, “To my brother George. The richest man in town.” Over the last few weeks, generous heaps of that same generosity have been seen on Cedar Street in Kennett Square. On Oct. 15, a note was posted on the Kennett Area Community Services’ (KACS) Facebook page, informing the public that the Kennett Food Cupboard building had suffered an electrical fire, and while the fire was quickly contained with the help of the Kennett Police, Kennett Fire Department and Avondale Fire Department, the damage forced the Food Cupboard to dispose of half of its inventory, and temporarily close its doors. On Oct. 17, just two days after the announcement was made, the Food Cupboard received donations from hundreds of members of the community. For the next several days, volunteers filled refrigerated trucks with food items and gift certificates that came pouring in from individuals, from families, from church groups, from non-profit organizations and local businesses – many of whom did the hard work of galvanizing their own communities in the cause. On Oct. 25, the Kennett Area Food Cupboard reopened. On Oct. 28, the KACS Facebook page said that through the generosity of many, the Food Cupboard was able to feed 98 people. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of others, the Food Cupboard is not only back in business, but even stronger than before. In her thank-you letter to the Kennett Square community, KACS Executive Director Leah Reynolds wrote that “it is heartening to see kindness grow out of crisis, to know that the seeds of generosity always remain ready to sprout just when they’re needed most. “This is philanthropy,” Reynolds wrote. “This is the love of humankind. This is the power of generosity, and this connectivity and love is what we, as Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) seek to cultivate and grow.” In Kennett Square and throughout southern Chester County, the bells are ringing – just like what Zuzu’s teacher said – because the many angels who have helped the Kennett Area Food Cupboard in the last few weeks have been given their wings, but in many ways, they have already taken flight.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding customers that on Oct. 1, 2020, federal enforcement of the REAL ID Act will begin at airports and secure federal facilities nationwide. Beginning on that date, federally accepted forms of identification (whether it’s a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a U.S. Passport/ Passport Card, a military ID, etc.) must be used as identification to board a commercial flight or visit a secure federal building that requires ID at the door. REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and photo ID cards have been available at the customer’s option since March 2019. To date, more than 400,000 Pennsylvanians have chosen to get a REAL ID-compliant product. Based on data from other states with optional REAL ID programs, PennDOT anticipates that approximately 1.3 million of its customers will get a REAL ID before the federal enforcement deadline of October 1, 2020. “We are pleased that so many Pennsylvanians have been proactive, and have chosen to get their REAL ID,” said Secretary of Transportation Leslie S. Richards. “We encourage our customers who are interested but haven’t yet

obtained one to start the process now.” Federal regulations require that to be issued a REAL ID-compliant product, PennDOT must verify the below documents: Proof of Identity: Original or certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics with a raised seal/ embossed or valid, unexpired, U.S. Passport; Proof of Social Security Number: Social security card, in current legal name; Two Proofs of Current, Physical PA Address: Current, unexpired PA driver’s license or identification card, vehicle registration or a utility bill with the same name and address; and Proof of all Legal Name Changes (if applicable): Certified marriage certificate(s) issued by the County Court for each marriage, court order(s) approving a change in legal name, or amended birth certificate issued by the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics. If residents need to obtain replacement documents, they should contact the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics, Social Security Administration and/or obtain Certified Marriage Certificate(s) from the County office in which the marriage license

was issued. Customers can bring the required documents to any PennDOT Driver License Center. More information about document requirements, including a printable document checklist, can be found on the Document Check page of the PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services website. Customers who choose to get a REAL ID will pay a one-time fee of $30, plus a renewal fee (current renewal fee is $30.50 for a four-year non-commercial driver’s license, $31.50 for a photo ID). The expiration date of their initial REAL ID product will include any time remaining on their existing non-REAL ID product, plus an additional four years, unless the customer is over 65 and has a two-year license This expiration date structure means that the customer won’t “lose” time that they’ve already paid for. After the initial REAL ID product expires, the customer will pay no additional fee, beyond regular renewal fees, to renew a REAL ID product. Customers have three options for obtaining a REAL ID product: If a customer has been pre-verified, customers may order their REAL ID online and receive their REAL ID in the mail within 15 business days. Customers can visit one

of PennDOT’s 63 Driver’s License Centers, have their documents verified, pay the one-time fee, and their REAL ID product will be mailed to them within 15 business days; Visit one of the 12 REAL ID Centers have their documents verified, pay the one-time fee, and receive their REAL ID product over the counter at the time of service. Of the 12 PennDOT centers, seven are existing driver’s license centers upgraded to allow for overthe-counter issuance of REAL ID (Williamsport, Wilkes-Barre, Rockview in Centre County, Erie, Altoona, Norristown and South 70th Street in Philadelphia). In addition to these upgraded sites PennDOT added 5 new locations, which are open for business: 1025 Washington Pike, Rt. 50, Bridgeville; 143 S. Gulph Road, King of Prussia; 1101 MacArthur Road, Allentown; 429 North Enola Road, Enola; and 2090 Lincoln Highway East., Lancaster. More information about REAL ID in Pennsylvania, including frequently asked questions and information on documents required for REAL ID, can be found at www.penndot.gov/ REALID.

Avon Grove resident responds to Walker letter Letter to the Editor: The Oct. 16 Letter to the Editor written by Patrick Walker, a former Avon Grove School Board member who was voted out in the 2016 election, shows a lot of anger. Could it be sour grapes from his loss to the board members he accuses of lying? I wonder how Walker received all the information for his lengthy, negative, opinionated, and nasty letter. I don’t remember seeing him at any board meetings. I can only assume that selected information was forwarded to him by school board members Tracy Lisi and Jeff Billig. I hope that this letter, for which he was probably paid, has helped Walker release his anger at having lost his board position. Some local newspaper articles are steamed by anger and emotion and not by true facts. He refers to the four fiscally responsible school board members as liars who are not to be trusted, and makes accusations about throwing away the millions of dollars that have already been invested by manipulating complicated topics and numbers. Actually, these members are trying to get accurate answers from the studies that have at best been vague and not accurately studied. Their goal is to save taxpayers’ money, not throw it away. My own questions to cer-

tain board members have either not been answered, or addressed in a vague way that shows a lack of their own understanding. They were unable to give me one simple yes or no answer. When spending millions of taxpayers’ dollars, answers like “it’s complicated” are not acceptable. I attended the Act 34 hearing which, as Walker says, outlined the scope of the new high school project, but not the specific costs involved, and mentioned nothing regarding the five facts below, which Mr. Walker doesn’t mention either in his letter. 1. Remediation (geopiers) to be installed in the wetland areas on which the school is to be built to increase land support and settlement. 2. Changes to the intersection of Route 796 and Pennock Bridge Road, the construction of Vintage Way a road that building equipment will use, not to mention other road changes yet to be determined to accommodate all the buses. This includes the additional ones taking students back and forth to the old school stadium with a new track, until a duplicate one is built at the new school. 3. Students continue to attend the current high school which is in need of repairs, yet year after year suitable repairs have been ignored. The new school and renovations will not

be completed for probably two more years. Is this fair to these students currently attending? 4. Borrowing $139 million, but promising residents the spending of only $127 million for the entire project. What about the bond interest rate hedge that they lost, which can cost us as much as $3.8 million? The majority of the board members voted for this, including Lisi and Billig. The only board members who voted against it were Lynn Weber, Charles Beatty, John Auerbach and Rick Dumont. 5. Walker says the health center and early-childhood center do not exist in the plan. However, they are written into the PlanCon grant proposal request. These are the kinds of things, among many others, that the four fiscally responsible mem-

bers are scrutinizing. I highly recommend that all residents go to at least one school board meeting to see what is really going on—the suppressing of opinions and concerns, and the questioning of board members who don’t go along with the majority. Since taxpayers’ money is going to be used, these concerns must be recognized and addressed. If the two new candidates running–Mark Stewart of Region 2 and Christina Fanning of Region 3–win, the fiscally responsible members will have equal representation on the board. Please take the time to vote for them on Nov. 5, and give them an opportunity to work for you, and save you money. Thank you. A concerned Avon Grove resident

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Will host Strath Haven on Nov. 8

Cox, Kennett defense lead Blue Demons to first-round 31-0 playoff win over visiting Chichester By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

As the Chichester High School football team boarded buses that would take them to Kennett Stadium last Friday night for their first-round District 1, Class 5A playoff game against the Blue Demons, there were many among the team who had visions of retribution on their minds. The team’s 37-12 loss to Kennett on Aug. 31 was still a relatively fresh memory – one that needed to avenged – but the team the Eagles ran into more than two months before was waiting for them again, and this time, the stakes were much higher. Behind Garrett Cox’s four touchdowns and a punishing defense led by Vincent Cresci, the Blue Demons registered the school’s first-ever football playoff win with a 31-0 shutout of the 13th-seeded Eagles (3-7), on a frigid evening in Kennett Square. Ranked as the fourth seed in the playoffs, the win moved the Blue Demons’ overall record to 10-1 and sets the stage for a quarterfinal home game on Nov. 8 against fifth-seeded Strath Haven (9-2), who defeated Upper Merion 21-6 on Nov. 1.

Just as it has done all season, Kennett’s offensive firepower came from the powerful running of Cox, who became the all-time career and single-season rushing leader in the school’s history during the team’s 31-0 victory over St. Mark’s on Oct. 25. During Kennett’s first possession, Cox carried the ball six times and caught a pass from quarterback Sam Forte en route to a four-yard touchdown run with 9:24 left in the first quarter. From the outset, it was apparent that Kennett’s march to victory would not ride on Cox’s wheels alone, but with a defense that held the Chichester offense to little yardage on the ground and in the air the entire game. If there was one stellar performer on the Kennett defense, then Vincent Cresci took that mantel, recording three QB sacks, and causing defensive mayhem that led to several fumble turnovers. One fumble happened at the start of the second quarter, when Kennett recovered the ball with 11:24 left in the first half. After a Forte punt gave Chichester the ball back on its one-yard line, Cresci got in the mix in the scrum

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Chichester running back Bryen Hamm is swarmed by Kennett defenders during the Blue Demons’ 31-0 victory over the Eagles, in the first round of the District 1, Class 5A playoffs, played at Kennett Stadium on Nov. 1.

of a Nate Decenzi keeper that turned the ball over to Buzzy Hertz on the threeyard line. The recovery then led to Cox’s second TD, a three-yard bolt with 7:26 left in the half that extended the Blue Demons’ lead to 14-0. While Cox’s one-yard run with 2:21 left in the first half gave Kennett a 21-0 lead at halftime, the touchdown was set up by

Kennett quarterback Sam Forte eludes a tackler in the third quarter.

a 71-yard strike from Forte to wide receiver Tommy Patrissi. Nursing a shutout through the third quarter, the Blue Demons tacked on a 21-yard field goal by kicker Ryan Barker with 6:06 left in the game that was set up by Forte passes to Patrissi and Kalen Frazier. With under five minutes remaining in the game

and Chichester deep in its own end zone, Cresci tackled Decenzi that led to a Kennett fumble recovery, and Cox’s fourth touchdown, a five-yard sprint with 4:45 remaining. Should the Blue Demons defeat Strath Haven this Friday night, they will move to the semifinal round of the PIAA playoffs on Nov. 15, to face the winner of the Cheltenham

(1-seed) - Unionville (9-seed) game on Nov. 8. The Nov. 15 game would be played at Cheltenham’s home field. The PIAA District 1 5A Football Championship game will be played on Nov. 22, at the home field of the higher seed. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

Buzzy Hertz (10) and Zack Good (82) chased own Chichester’s Zach Taylor.

Tiny paintings make a big statement in Oxford By John Chambless Staff Writer Kelly Micca packs more than 40 tiny paintings into the small entryway exhibition space at the Oxford Arts Alliance this month, proving that an artist doesn’t need a lot of space to make a forceful impact. Micca, 21, who lives and works in Philadelphia, painted in the Nottingham area after receiving the Lois and Charles X. Carlson Landscape Residency from the Arts Alliance. Beginning with “Nottingham Landscape,” she shows an already mature grasp of light and composition. The beautifully rendered sky is as much a focus as the farm buildings and silos below. She turns her attention to fellow plein air artists at work in “Valley Forge Painters,” and gets full depth and a tactile quality out of her green-on-green “Algae Pond.” Her array of tiny (as in, maybe 2 inches wide)

oils of Italy add up to a striking sense of place. By focusing on one object – a fountain, a pillar – or even packing in an entire valley, she gets to the essence of each scene. The dramatic lighting in the nighttime views “Sietes Park, Madrid” and “Blood Moon, Rome” are supremely well done, and her “Cloud Study” – a tiny view of fluffy clouds and just-right blue sky – is like looking out a window on a summer day. Even un-lovely subject matter – the tail of a plane seen from an airport lounge, the redstriped overhang of a gas station against majestic mountains – grabs your interest. Speaking of un-lovely, “Under Route 520, Lake Washington” is a great study of concrete and gloom under a highway. Micca’s use of telling details – like the gleam of sunlight on an inflatable pool in “Reading By The Pool” and the way the

fruit glistens in “Peach Pie” – shows an artist who is already fully in control of her gifts without being showy. Don’t miss the wonderful glow in “Amish Burning Trash at Sunset,” among many other works. The subtle wisp of smoke is evocative and just right. “Summer Paintings” by Kelly Micca continues through Nov. 29 at the Oxford Arts Alliance. Visit www.oxfordart.org.

‘Peach Pie’

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

‘Layover in Charleston’

‘Nottingham Landscape’

‘Sietes Park, Madrid’

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Michael William Okonski, 87, of Aston, passed away on Oct. 25 at his daughter’s home in Oxford. He was the husband of Janet Ann Allen Okonski, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Michael and Catherine Kish Okonski. Michael graduated from Chester High School Class of 1950. He was a veteran and engineer of the U.S. Army, and served in the Korean War. He was employed as a boilermaker with Sun Oil Company, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Sapphire Club of the Sun Oil Company. He was an avid fisherman and made his own fishing lures. He enjoyed fly fishing, woodworking and the outdoors. He enjoyed watching baseball and football, and was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Michele Fleming (Rick) of Oxford; one granddaughter; one sister, Anne Steciw of Chester; a special nephew, Robert Allen and family of Aston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693; or the American Lung Association National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101, Hudson, WI 54016-9316. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome. com.

Walter S. Soliwoda, 97, of West Grove, went home to be with his Lord on Oct. 30 at Ware Presbyterian Village. He was the husband of Helen Galloway Soliwoda, who passed away in 2015, and with whom he shared 72 years of marriage. Born in Williamsburg, Mass., he was the son of the late John Soliwoda and the late Rose Dombkowski Soliwoda. Walt graduated from Haaren High School in New York in 1940 and immediately joined the military. He served in the United States Army as 1st Lieutenant from 1940 through 1945. He was a World War II veteran. During that time Walt served in The European Theater under General George Patton’s 3rd Army, serving in England, Belgium, France and Germany. After serving in the military he graduated from the West Chester State Teachers College (now West Chester University) on a GI bill and received a master’s degree from the University of Delaware. He was a high-school teacher in the Kennett Consolidated School District for 30 years, retiring in 1979. After his retirement he worked at the Chester County Court House, Clerk of Courts Office, and was secretary for London Grove Township for many years. He was a devoted member of the West Grove Presbyterian Church, joining in 1947 and being active for 72 years. He was ordained as an Elder in 1954 and served as a Deacon from 1952 to 1954. He loved traveling with his wife and was able to visit places near and far. He is survived by two sons, Wesley Soliwoda and his wife Evelyn of West Grove, and Gary Soliwoda and his wife Andrea of West Grove; one daughter, Elaine Rhodewalt of Sandy, Utah; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Walt was predeceased by three sisters and seven brothers. A visitation will be held Nov. 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the West Grove Presbyterian Church (139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove). A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest privately, beside his wife at the Faggs Manor Presbyterian Cemetery in Cochranville. Contributions in his memory may be made to the West Grove Presbyterian Church or City Gate Mission, 17 N. 7th Ave, Coatesville, PA 19320. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www. kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Dorothy “Dot” Michener, 88, passed away on Oct. 27 at the Inn at Freedom Village’s skilled nursing in West Brandywine. Dot was born in 1931 in New York City. She was the daughter of Harold Weiner and Catherine Peterson Weiner. In1949, she graduated from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, N.J. In 1950, she married Edward Frankman. The couple had three children. In 1975, Dot married Milton Michener, who died in 2010. After graduating from Monmouth College, she went on to earn an advanced degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. Her professional career included serving as a director of a pilot Head Start program as well as being the educational director with private schools in four states. Dot also served as assistant superintendent at the North Bellmore, N.Y., school system. Her love for writing lead to another career as the author of numerous classroom guides for teachers. She also wrote curriculum for the American Lung Association. Dot shared her passion for life with all whom she met. Whether she was shepherding children and eventually grandchildren through New York City’s Museum of Modern Art or watching a sunset with them at the beach, she he passed along her love of life. Dot continued to thrive during retirement and worked each day to be a blessing to someone. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Reddinger and her husband Lee of Schaefferstown, Pa., and Kathy Hanks of Lawrence, Kan.; a son, Keith Frankman and wife Melissa Martin of Cochranville, Pa.; stepchildren Dan and Sue Michener of Patterson, N.Y., and Dean Michener of Morrisville N.C.; ten grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Services and burial will be held privately. To view Dot’s online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

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CHRISTOPHER IACONO Christopher “Butch” Iacono, 72, of Kennett Square, died on Oct. 28 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Joan Iacono, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in 1947 in Chester, he was the son of the late Christopher Iacono and the late Dora (Liberatore) Iacono. Christopher graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Widener University. He went on to attend Widener to earn his master’s degree in business administration. This led to his lifelong career in marketing, where he was a vice-president of marketing at Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals. He was a parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church in Kennett Square for many years. He was a man of great faith, which helped him through a long and difficult illness. He was the life of the party and knew how to have a good time. He loved telling stories, sometimes true and oftentimes embellished. Christopher loved all things Philadelphia sports. His biggest passion was undoubtedly his family. He loved Sunday dinners with all of his kids and grandkids. In his later years, he particularly enjoyed sitting on his back deck, watching all of the grandchildren swim. He loved spending time on the beach with his family and friends, baking in the sun, crabbing with the grandkids, and making his signature steamed crabs. He was the Crab King. Christopher is survived by his loving wife, Joan; his daughter, Melissa Arthur and her husband Jim; his son Craig Iacono; his son Marc Iacono and his partner Casey; as well as eight grandchildren. A funeral was held Nov. 4. Interment was at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Christopher’s memory to The Amyloidosis Foundation, 7151 N Main St., Ste. 2, Clarkston, MI 48346 (www.amyloidosis.org). To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

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Nov. 9 Fall Shred It Day The Penn Township Building (260 Lewis Road, West Grove) will be the site of a Fall Shred It Day on Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be drop-off stations for paper shredding, electronics recycling and medication disposal. Visit www.penntownship.us for updates. Nov. 9 Veterans Breakfast The Oxford Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) will serve a free breakfast for all veterans and a guest on Nov. 9 from 7 to 10 a.m. Nov. 9 Veterans Dinner American Legion Post No. 491 in Kennett Square will host a Veterans Day dinner in the newly renovated his years of serving the post and community as an Army veteran of World War II who served under General Patton in the Battle of the Bulge. For tickets or to volunteer, contact Justan Pratt (484-

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Singer-songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche will perform with Katie Barbato at The Kennett Flash on Nov. 16. Tickets are available at www.kennettflash.org. Advance tickets are $25 and tickets at the door will be $30.

433-7506) or Bob Dorsey (610-444-8482). Tickets can also be purchased through Facebook (American Legion Post 491 Kennett Square, Pa.) Go to the Upcoming Events tab and it will be under Annual Veterans Day Dinner. Nov. 11 Veterans Day Dinner Oxford United Methodist Church (Market and

Willowdale Steeplechase benefits from Nov. 10 dining event On Nov. 10, Sovana Bistro in Kennett Square will donate a portion of proceeds to the Willowdale Steeplechase. The annual Willowdale event raises funds for The Stroud Water Research Center and The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center. When you have dinner

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at Sovana from 4:30 until closing time, mention the Willowdale Steeplechase, or write “Willowdale Steeplechase” on your check, and Sovana Bistro will donate 20 percent of your dinner or bar bill (pretax) to Willowdale. Sovana Bistro is at 696 Unionville Road, Kennett Square. Call 610-444-5600 for reservations.

Addison streets, Oxford) will hold a Veterans Day roast beef dinner on Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Veterans are free (guests $8). Call for reservations at 610-9329698 before Nov. 4. Kennett Flash schedule The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www.kennettflash.org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: Sonny Landreth with Cindy Cashdollar (Nov. 8, 8 p.m.); Eric Gales (Nov. 12, 8 p.m., sold out); We Kids Rock Guitar Showcase (Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m., $5); Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys (Nov. 14, 8 p.m., $20 and $24); David Grier with Mark Unruh (Nov. 15, 8 p.m., $25 and $30); Lucy Wainwright Roche with Katie Barbato (Nov. 16, 8 p.m., $25 and $30); open mic with Scott Birney (Nov. 17, 7 p.m., $5); Albert Castiglia (Nov. 21, 8 p.m., $20); Andrew

Lipke and band (Nov. 22, 8 p.m., $20); Live at the Fillmore: Allman Brothers Tribute (Nov. 23, 7 and 9:30 p.m., $35 and $40); The Bryan Tux Complex (Nov. 24, 5 p.m., $15 to $25); The Rock Orchestra performs “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” by Genesis (Nov. 29, 8 p.m., $20 and $25); Livingston Taylor (Nov. 30, 8 p.m., sold out); The Levin Brothers featuring Pete and Tony Levin (Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $35); 3 Stories High reunion show (Dec. 6, 8 p.m., $20 and $25); Nik Everett’s 35th anniversary celebration concert (Dec. 7, 8 p.m., $20); The Suitcase Junket (Dec. 12, 8 p.m., $20 and $25); John Flynn’s holiday benefit for Camp Dreamcatcher (Dec. 13, 8 p.m., $25 and $30). 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.

Dorothy Mae “Peggy” Boohar (McMichael), 77, of Nottingham, passed away on Oct. 29 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Charles Boohar, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Lester (Buck) and Dorothy Golden McMichael of Oxford. In her earlier years, Peggy enjoyed fishing and hunting. She also enjoyed making homemade jelly and canning and talking to everyone she met. She is survived by her two daughters, Frances Cyr (Raymond) of Wilmington, Del., and Debbie Miller of Nottingham; one son, Walter L. Boohar of Nottingham, with whom she resided; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janet Tice of Nottingham, Vicki Stoker of Newark, Del., and Christine Harper of Oxford; one brother, Lester David McMichael of Newark, Del.; one half-brother, Allen Thompson of Lincoln University; stepmother, Linda Wallace of Oxford; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rebecca Taylor. Services were private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Brandywine River Valley Home Health and Hospice, 121 Bell Tower Ln, Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

HAROLD W. CROSSAN Harold Wilken “Skip” Crossan, 92, of Newark, Del., died on Nov. 1. Skip was born in 1927 in West Grove, a son of Thomas Roland Crossan, Sr., and Emma Margaret Burns. His paternal grandparents were Thomas Wilken Crossan and Drusilla Strickland; his maternal grandparents were Benjamin Burns, Sr., and Eliza Jane Kelley. Skip was raised near Kemblesville, where he lived and farmed with his father until his death in 1978. They owned and operated a farm on the Pennsylvania/Maryland state line on Lewisville-Strickersville Road, which today is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Fair Hill (MD) Natural Resource Management Area. Skip is survived by his wife of more than 35 years, Teresa (Crisostomo) Crossan; five nieces and one nephew. He was preceded by his parents; his sister, Mildred (Mrs. Ellis) Ayers of Rising Sun, Md.; and his brother, Thomas Roland Crossan, Jr. of Ephrata. A celebration of Skip’s life will be held on JNov. 9 at 11 a.m. at Kemblesville United Methodist Church (1772 New London Road, Kemblesville). Family and friends may attend the visitation beginning at 10 a.m. The burial will follow at Kemblesville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “Helen F. Graham Cancer Center” and sent in care of R.T. Foard and Jones, Inc. To send an online condolence, visit www.rtfoard.com.

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Telecommunications Facility Eco-Site, Inc. has submitted a request to the FCC to register a proposed approx. 155’ tall monopole telecommunications tower with no marking or lighting system to be located at 1185 Limestone Road in Oxford, PA 19363; coordinates of 39-50-2.8 N, 75-57-2.5 W. Interested parties may review the application by going to the FCC’s Antennae Structure Registration (ASR) website and entering the ASR application #A1146943. Members of the public may raise environmental concerns about the proposed structure by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the FCC. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file such requests online and instructions to do so can be found on the FCC’s Environmental Request page (http://www.fcc.gov/ asr/environmentalrequest) or send to: Ramon Williams, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. Requests should also be sent to: FDH Infrastructure Services, ATTN: Richard Brainerd, 6521 Meridien Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616. In order for your comments to receive full and timely consideration, they should be received at the addresses above within 30 days of the date of this notice and reference FCC ASR file #A1146943. 11p-6-1t

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ESTATE OF CLIFFORD A. DRAPER, JR., DECEASED. Late of the Township of Lower Oxford, Chester County, PA, LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to

the decedent to make payment without delay to GENEVA A. DRAPER, ADMINISTRATRIX, c/o Anita M. D’Amico, Esq., 204 N. Union St., Kennett Square, PA 19348, Or to her Attorney: ANITA M. D’AMICO, D’AMICO LAW PC, 204 N. Union St., Kennett Square, PA 19348 10p-23-3t

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DEBT $80,348.79

CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10-30-3t

ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PIECE OF GROUND SITUATE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF NEW LONDON, COUNTY OF CHESTER AND COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO A FINAL SUBDIVISION OF LAND BELONGING TO EDWARD M. LAFFERTY, JR., MADE BY ROLAND A. DUNLAP DATED MARCH 7, 1983, LAST REVISED MAY 17, 1983 AND RECORDED IN CHESTER COUNTY AS PLAN # AS FOLLOWS TO WIT:

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BEGINNING AT A SPIKE ON THE TITLE LINE IN THE BED OF STATE ROAD (LR 15008), A CORNER OF LANDS NOW OR LATE OF DONALD KELL; THENCE FROM THE BEGINNING AND EXTENDING ALONG STATE ROAD, NORTH 36 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 199.10 FEET TO A POINT, A CORNER OF LOT #2 ON SAID PLAN; THENCE LEAVING STATE ROAD, CROSSING THE EASTERLY SIDE THEREOF AND EXTENDING ALONG SAID LOT #2, THE THREE (3) FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES; (1) SOUTH 25 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 428.01 FEET TO A POINT; (2) SOUTH 36 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST, 86.66 FEET TO A POINT; AND (3) NORTH 53 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST, 80.00 FEET TO A POINT IN LINE OF LANDS OF DONALD KELL, AFORESAID; THENCE EXTENDING ALONG SAID LANDS, THE TWO (2) FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES; (1) NORTH 36 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 61.59 FEET TO A POINT; AND (2) NORTH 48 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST, RECROSSING STATE ROAD, 300.00 FEET TO THE FIRST MENTIONED POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING. TAX PARCEL # 71-1-52.1B PLANTIFF: Branch Banking and Trust Company VS DEFENDANT: Jo Anne W. Norris a/k/a Jo Ann W. Norris SALE ADDRESS: 1121 State Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 215790-1010 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.

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, November 21st, 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, December 23rd, 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. 19-11-563 Writ of Execution No. 2019-04671 DEBT $140,166.56 ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PIECE OF GROUND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF NEW GARDEN, COUNTY OF CHESTER AND COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO A FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN OF PALMERS RUN, MADE FOR LEWIS L. AND FRANCES P. PALMER, BY GEORGE E. REGESTER, JR. & SONS, INC., REGISTERED LAND SURVEYORS, KENNETT SQUARE, PA, DATED 10/19/1982 LAST REVISED 2/2/1983 AND RECORDED AS CHESTER COUNTY PLAN #4275, AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN ON THE TITLE LINE IN THE BED OF PUBLIC ROAD (T-390) KNOWN AS WALNUT RUN ROAD AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF THIS ABOUT TO BE DESCRIBED LOT AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LAND NOW OR LATE OF FRANK S. RZUCIDCO; THENCE EXTENDING ALONG THE SAME CROSSING THE EASTERLY SIDE OF SAID ROAD NORTH 84 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 730.50 FEET TO A POINT AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF TRACT #3, AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN; THENCE EXTENDING ALONG THE SAME SOUTH 05 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, 200.00 FEET TO A POINT AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT #2, AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN; THENCE EXTENDING ALONG THE SAME SOUTH 84 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, CROSSING THE EASTERLY SIDE OF

SAID PUBLIC ROAD T-390, KNOWN AS WALNUT RUN ROAD 730.50 FEET TO A POINT ON THE TITLE LINE IN THE BED OF THE SAME; THENCE EXTENDING ALONG THE SAME NORTH 05 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, 200.00 FEET TO THE FIRST MENTIONED POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING. TAX PARCEL NO. 60-5-96.4 PLANTIFF: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER VS DEFENDANT: JEFFREY E. HOOPES & TINA M. HOOPES A/K/A TINA HOOPES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SALE ADDRESS: 150 Walnut Run Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: RAS CITRON, LLC 855-225-6906 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 10-30-3t

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and last revised 7/7/1982 and recorded 12/1/1982 in Chester County Plan No. 4203, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the cul-desac, at the end of Little John Circle, at a corner of Lot No. 19 on said Plan; thence extending from said beginning point along Lot No. 19, South 06 degrees, 50 minutes 33 seconds East, 176.82 feet to a point on the Northerly right of way line of the Route 1 By-pass; thence extending along the same, the two following courses and distances; (1) South 83 degrees 09 minutes 27 seconds West, 115.20 feet to a point and (2) South 89 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, 183.86 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 1; thence extending along the same, North 67 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East, 185.75 feet to a point, on the cul-de-sac at the end of Little John Circle, aforesaid; thence extending along the same, the three following courses and distances: (1) on a line curving to the left, having a radius of 50.00 feet, the arc distance of 135.86 feet to a point of reverse curve: (2) on a line curving to the right, having a radius of 25.00 feet, the arc distance of 21.03 feet to a point of tangent and (3) North 66 degrees 00 minutes East, 6.66 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot #20 on said plan. BEING Parcel Number: 60-1-37.22/6001-0037.220 PLANTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Inc., Greenpoint Mortgage Funding Trust 2006-AR3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR3 VS DEFENDANT: Glenn Hall & Joann Hall SALE ADDRESS: 5 Little John Circle, Avondale, PA 19311 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT, LLC 215-851-8429N.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 10-30-3t

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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

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Local News Tractor Supply’s Clover program raises $967,681 for 4-H As part of ongoing efforts to support 4-H youth nationwide, Tractor Supply Company customers and team members raised $967,681 for the National 4-H Council during this year’s Fall Paper Clover campaign. Because of the campaign’s success, thousands of 4-H youth across the nation will have the opportunity to par-

ticipate in programs and learning experiences thanks to the dollars raised during the 12-day fundraiser. This fall’s campaign, which ran from Oct. 9 to 20, followed the 2019 Spring Paper Clover campaign. Total funds raised for 4-H in 2019 were more than $1.8 million. “The Paper Clover program gives 4-H youth the

opportunity to learn and grow in subjects they are passionate about, and we are thrilled that our fall Paper Clover campaign allowed us to raise $967,681 to benefit our future leaders,” said Phil Reiter, vice president of national and local marketing at Tractor Supply Company. “We are proud to work with customers and team members who are dedicated to

Penn’s Grove School names September Students of the Month Penn’s Grove School teachers nominate Students of the Month for each grade level team based on their academic achievements and participation in class and school activities. Pictured with (top from left) principal Tami Motes and assistant principals Kristen Chastain and Mark DeEmilio, Penn’s Grove School seventh grade Students of the Month for September are, (front from left) Omar Chavez, Catherine Detweiler, Elliana Gentile, Brandon Cisneros, Breanna Roney and Liam Hampshire; (second row from left) Abigail Hanes, Jeffrey Walsh, Sophia Kinkus, Juan Zavala Chavez and Rebecca Powell. Courtesy photos

Pictured with, top from left, principal Tami Motes and assistant principals Kristen Chastain and Mark DeEmilio, Penn’s Grove Middle School eighth grade Students of the Month for September are, front from left, Ava McGlothlin, Aleaha Cruz, Ashly Valdes Loa, Maya Harris, Deirdre Reilly and Savannah Fragale; second row from left, Noah Topmiller, Sydney Dunlap, Taylor Hutchens, Maurice Mason and Amelia Donahue.

serving 4-H clubs.” The money raised during the event goes to scholarship funding for numerous state-level 4-H programs, benefiting youth within the state it was collected. The camps and leadership experiences for scholarship recipients provide learning opportunities in animal care, woodworking, government and networking practices.

“We count on programs like Paper Clover to support the development of our students’ skills and passions,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of National 4-H Council. “Learn-by-doing programs help our youth become great leaders in their communities and beyond, and we are incredibly grateful to Tractor Supply for helping

us provide new opportunities to 4-H chapters across the country.” In the 10th year of partnership between Tractor Supply and National 4-H Council, the Paper Clover fundraiser has raised more than $14.1 million for 4-H students across the country. For more information on the program, visit www. TractorSupply.com/4H.

Kennett Square resident honored at Eagles game

Kennett Square resident Mike Jasinski was honored by Santander Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles as part of the third season of the Santander Community Quarterback program at the Eagles game on Nov. 3. Santander and the Eagles recognized 10 people for the positive impact they have made in the Philadelphia community during a pre-game celebration at the Eagles football stadium. Eagles alum Vince Papale joined Santander executive Julie Vetack to congratulate the honorees. Jasinski was recognized for his work as president of Jeeps for Joy, an organization that helps complete the wish lists of local children’s hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses. In addition, they donate rides on Jeeps and organize a Build-A-

Bear event each year to build and deliver bears to local hospitals. Honorees received a VIP game day experience that included watching the Eagles take on Chicago from the Santander Field Club, located in the end zone at Lincoln Financial Field. Santander donated $15,000 to local non-profit organizations, including a $500 donation for

Jasinski’s non-profit organization of choice as part of the Community Quarterback program. The program was established to honor exceptional individuals who exemplify leadership, dedication and commitment to improving their communities. For a full list of the 2019 honorees, visit santanderbank. com/communityqb.

the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 23rd, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days therea

VS DEFENDANT: Brosius Rising II, LLC

Legals County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, November 21st, 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, December 23rd, 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. 19-11-572 Writ of Execution No. 2019-03234 DEBT $74,140.55 Property situate in the WEST GROVE BOROUGH, CHESTER County, Pennsylvania BLR # 5-4-212 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling PLANTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York Successor in Interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank as Trustee for Gsrpm 2002-1 VS DEFENDANT: Richard Shatley a/k/a Richard E. Shatley, in His Capacity as Heir of Kathleen M. Palcso a/k/a Kathleen M. Combs a/k/a Kathleen Palcso Shatley, Deceased & John Paul Combs, in His Capacity as Heir of Kathleen M. Palcso a/k/a Kathleen M. Combs a/k/a Kathleen Palcso Shatley, Deceased & Christopher Combs, in His Capacity as Heir of Kathleen M. Palcso a/k/a Kathleen M. Combs a/k/a Kathleen Palcso Shatley, Deceased & Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Kathleen M. Palcso a/k/a Kathleen M. Combs a/k/a Kathleen Palcso Shatley, Deceased SALE ADDRESS: 109 East Summit Avenue, West Grove, PA 19390-1216

the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 23rd, 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. 19-11-576 Writ of Execution No. 2019-05250 DEBT $89,290.89 ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and lot of land SITUATE on Maple Alley, In the Borough of Kennett Square, County of Chester, and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the North side of Maple Alley at a corner of lands of Lewis Burwell and the premises herein conveyed; thence along the North side of Maple Alley North sixty-five degrees, East twenty-six feet eight inches to a corner of land now or late of Charles Giambastiani; thence along said Giambastiani land, North thirteen and one quarter degrees West, twentythree feet to a corner of land of said Charles Giambastiani and other land of M. Emma Taylor, formerly Mary A. Taylor; thence along Taylor land, South seventy-six and three quarters degrees West, twenty-seven feet, six inches to a stake a point of Intersection of other land of Lewis Burwell, and the premises herein conveyed; thence along the said Burwell land, South thirteen and one quarter degrees, East twenty-six feet, three inches to the place of beginning. CONTAINING six hundred sixty-one and eight tenths square feet, be the same more or less. UNDER AND SUBJECT TO the same rights, privileges, agreements, rightsof-way, easements, conditions, exceptions, restrictions and reservations as exist by virtue of prior recorded Instruments, plans, Deeds of Conveyance, or visible on ground. Parcel ID: 0303 00320000

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP 215-563-7000 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 10-30-3t

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Fee Simple Title Vested in Richard Tackett by deed from Richard Angelo Johnson and Barbara A. Johnson aka Barbara Ann Randolph, dated 9/9/2015, recorded 11/25/2015, in the Chester County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 9223, Page 262 as Instrument No. 11444830. Note: Barbara A. Johnson, life tenant, joins in conveyance to extinguish her interest. PLANTIFF: Village Capital & Investment, LLC VS DEFENDANT: Richard Tackett & Vanessa Tackett SALE ADDRESS: 407 East Maple Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN & EISENBERG P.C. 215-572-8111 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-

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 10-30-3t

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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, November 21st, 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, December 23rd, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days therea Sale No. 11-19-583 Writ of Execution No. 2018-12629 DEBT $133,107.27 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece, or parcel of land situate in the Township of Londonderry, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, Bounded and described as follows, viz; Beginning at a post in the public road, a corner of land late of Abraham Chandler; thence by the same south 52 ½ degrees east 17 perches to a post in the public road; thence along the same by land now or late of Ebenezer Booth, South 76 ½ degrees west 21.8 perches to a post in line of land now or late of Joseph Ramsey, and by the same North 26 ½ degrees east 17.4 perches to the place of beginning. Containing 145 square perches by the same more or less. Title to said Premises vested in James C. Ayers, Frances R. Ayers and William Riale a/k/a William C. Riale by Deed from Latta E. McClellan and Musetta E. McClellan dated June 28, 1977 and recorded June 30, 1977 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 51, Page 374. Tax Parcel # 46-4-16 PLANTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in trust for registered holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-FF2 VS DEFENDANT: Mary E. Moore a/k/a Mary E, Blain, known heir of William Riale a/k/a William C. Riale, Deceased, Unknown heirs, successors, assigns and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under William Riale a/k/a William C. Riale, Deceased, and Unknown heirs, successors, assigns and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under James C. Ayers, Deceased SALE ADDRESS: 101 Baker Road, Cochranville, PA 19330 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: MILSTEAD

& ASSOCIATES, LLC 856-482-1400 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 10-30-3t

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Sale No. 11-19-586 Writ of Execution No. 2019-04440 DEBT $105,248.99 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, hereditaments and appurtenances, situate at 202 East Linden Street, Borough of Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, being Parcel #2 (erroneously set forth in previous deed as Parcel #3) owned by Douglas R. Barr. BEGINNING at a point set in the South street line of East Linden Street, 45 feet wide, said point of beginning being North 73 degrees 30 minutes East 19.98 feet from an iron pin set at the intersection of the said South street line of East Linden Street with the Easterly street line of North Broad Street, 50 feet wide, also said point of beginning being the Northeasterly corner of lands of Parcel #1, owned by Douglas R. Barr; thence leaving said point of beginning and by the South street line of said East Linden Street, 45 feet wide, North 73 degrees 30 minutes East 22.87 feet to a point set for a corner of this and the Northwesterly corner of lands of Parcel #3, owned by said Barr; thence by lands of Parcel #3, owned by the said Barr, South 17 degrees 05 minutes East 80.49 feet to an iron pin set in line of lands of Parcel #5, owned by Douglas R. Barr; thence by lands of Parcel #5, owned by said Barr, South 73 degrees 07 minutes West 24.1 feet more or less to a point set for a corner of this and the Southeasterly corner of lands of Parcel #1, owned by Douglas R. Barr; thence by lands of said Parcel #1, owned by Douglas R. Barr, by line being partly by center line of a division wall separating the residences erected herein, North 16 degrees 20 minutes 20 seconds West 80.68 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. TOGETHER with all and singular the buildings, improvements, ways, streets, alleys, driveways, passages, waters, water-courses, rights, liberties, privileges, hereditaments and appurtances, whatsoever unto the hereby granted premises belonging, or in anywise appertaining, and the reversions and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof; and all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand whatsoever of the said grantor, as well at law as in equity, of, in and to the same. Fee Simple Title Vested in Brosius Rising II, LLC by deed from Richard Angelo Johnson and Victoria Thomas, Husband and Wife, dated 12/15/2017, recorded 12/19/2017, in the Chester County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 9670, Page 19 as Instrument No. 11583608. Tax Parcel # 3-3-37.4 PLANTIFF: LendingHome Funding Corporation

SALE ADDRESS: 202 East Linden Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN & EISENBERG P.C. 215-572-8111 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 10-30-3t

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Franklin supervisors hear proposal ‘Cookies for a Cop’ for ‘tiny house’ community continues a sweet tradition Five years ago, a campaign to express appreciation to members of law enforcement began with a few dozen cookies for a single sheriff’s office in Kentucky. Fast forward to 2019: “Cookies for a Cop” has delivered more than half a million baked goods nationwide, an accomplishment that extends into Chester County. It has also been expanded to include firefighters and some K-9s. On Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, Debi Raughley and her daughter-in-law, Erin Grandizio,

made a crowd-pleasing delivery to the Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). It was one of multiple stops they made that day, but it lightened their load substantially since they dropped off several boxes of homemade cookies, pretzels, and dog treats. The pair received an adorable assist from Gabrielle, Raughley’s 2-year-old granddaughter. Not only did the youngster bond quickly with K-9 Melody, the courthouse comfort dog, but she also enjoyed identifying

Melody in the K-9 calendar. The annual campaign, held in October, requires months of planning, including calls to the various offices throughout the county to get a head count so that no one is left out. Raughley said a posse of bakers lent their talents to creating the tasty bounty. Like many of them, Raughley has strong ties to first-responders. Erin Grandizio, a former police officer, is married to Raughley’s son, a third-generation lawenforcement officer. In 2016, the national program changed to “Cookies for a Cop and our Fire Friends,” but Raughley also makes sure the four-legged members of law-enforcement get treats as well. This year, Raughley and her group will serve 15 police agencies and 18 fire departments in Chester County. According to the national organization’s website, the gift of cookies represents more than a sweet snack; it demonstrates a level of support and thanks for what first-responders do each day. Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh said members of the office look forward to the lovely gesture. And needless to say, the delicious contents of the boxes get consumed in record time. “Members of the office truly appreciate the thoughtfulness and work that this campaign requires,” said Welsh. “We are fortunate in Chester County to have this kind of support for law enforcement. This is an event appreciated by all the deputies – two-legged and four-legged.” For more information on the “Cookies for a Cop and our Fire Friends” program, visit https://cookiesforacop.com/. The 2019 schedule includes deliveries to more than 700 departments in 26 states and two countries.

By John Chambless Staff Writer

A community of tiny homes that would be rented by visitors might be coming to Franklin Township if approval is eventually granted. The Board of Supervisors were introduced to the proposal at their Oct. 16 meeting. Benson McConkie gave a slide show presentation on a variety of tiny house communities around the country. The compact, barebones dwellings are meant to reduce environmental impact and trim excess consumption, and have become a trend nationwide. McConkie is visiting several townships in the area to see if they would be receptive to his idea for an Airbnb community of no more than 15 tiny houses that visitors could rent. There would be no full-time residents. He pointed specifically to nearby Longwood Gardens as a source of out-of-town guests who need accommodations.

McConkie’s presentation highlighted a similar community in Elizabethtown, which is what the new community would emulate. He is gauging interest from several locations, asking municipalities to see how receptive they are to the idea, and if zoning would allow it. At this time, tiny homes would be considered manufactured housing by Franklin Township’s zoning regulations. The board advised McConkie to check with the Chester County Health Department, since they saw septic as being one issue that could be a stumbling block for the proposal. The board invited McConkie to return once he had investigated how he would provide septic and water, and how he would deal with stormwater, for a tiny home community. The vacant historic building at 3327 New London Road in Kemblesville was addressed by township solicitor Mark Thompson, who reported that the township won its appeal in

the Court of Common Pleas. He will be contacting the District Court Judge to address the six violations that were on hold until the decision was reached. HARB and Historical Commission chairman Paul Lagasse reported that an Oct. 8 meeting with PennDOT representatives went well. PennDOT will be installing crosswalks at the new threeway stop in Kemblesville, and is considering additional ones north and south of the gateway islands, which they also agreed to install. They discussed ways to add greenery where the current grassy island will be replaced by new pavement markings, signage for the crosswalk and stop signs. Lagasse said he was pleased that PennDOT considered his letter, as well as their consideration of the requests for crosswalks and gateway islands. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

LCH names a new CEO

LCH (La Comunidad Hispana) announced that Mariana Izraelson will be joining their team as Chief Executive Officer of LCH’s integrated health and community services units, beginning in December. LCH conducted a nationwide search for their new leader over the summer, and the search committee team of LCH board members and staff saw Dr. Izraelson’s application as an ideal match. She will be relocating from the Baltimore area where she served as the Executive Director for

Shepherd’s Clinic. “I am delighted to be a part of LCH, and I look forward to working together to bring the mission and vision to life for the community of southern Chester County,” she said. Dr. Izraelson has a Doctorate in Psychology and Clinical Psychology and she is originally from Argentina. Dr. Izraelson’s hiring is in conjunction with LCH’s commitment to expanding its primary and pediatric care – as well as incorporate full-timebehavioral Health services for children -- for the residents

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