Chester County Press 12-14-16 Edition

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The phorid fly in Chester County

As fly infestations increase, mushroom industry seeks solutions

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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Pietro Industries, opens the door to his mushroom growing operation in Kennett Growing Numbers, Township. Built in 2008, it’s Growing Concern a massive, 24-room growing facility, but because it It is a cold morning in the is designed in the style and middle of December, and colors of a traditional barn, Chris Alonzo, the owner of it melds with the landscape

rather than intrudes on it.

This is not by accident. As he escorts a visitor through the building, Alonzo walks with a quiet sense of accomplishment, and every time he talks about the business, he answers thoughtfully, careful not to tread too

heavily on the big footprint of the industry he represents. He is the third line in a three-generation family of mushroom growers dating back to 1938, and like so many others who make up Chester County’s leading industry, Alonzo believes he

is first a member of the community, and a businessman second.

The reason he is here, giving a tour of his growing facility, has much to do with the future of both.

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Orpneck re-elected president of Oxford School Board Patterson will serve as the vice president for 2017 Clearing up the confusion about recycling...3A

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

The Oxford School Board held its reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, and Richard Orpneck was selected to serve as president for 2017.

Orpneck, a retired chemist who lives in Elk Township, is entering his fourth year on the school board. This will be the second year that he has served as board presiLocal authors team up for dent. Board member Joseph new book...8A Tighe nominated Orpneck for the leadership position. It was the only nomination for the position.

Next, board member Mark Patterson was selected to serve as the vice president of the board for 2017.

The school board members for 2017 are Lorraine Bell, Stephen Gaspar, Orpneck, Robert Tenga, Patterson, Rebecca Fetterolf, Gary Olson, Howard Robinson, Bringing back the and Tighe. blues...1B Orpneck talked about a number of tasks that the school board will be tackling

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“We’re starting early-bird negotiations with the custodial staff, and we hope to get that done [soon],” Orpneck explained.

He added that the school district is working on the budget for the 2017-18 school year, and the school board is committed to delivering the best possible education while being mindful of expenses.

“The budget will always be a challenge for us,” Orpneck said.

He added that the school district is also continuing the curriculum review cycle, focusing currently on social studies. Orpneck lauded the work of superintendent David Woods and assistant superintendent Dr. Margaret Billings-Jones.

“We have a good administrative team,” Orpneck said.

“The school board works well with the administration.

We have a great school board, and I think we all work very well together.”

Also at the reorganization Continued on Page 5A

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Lily is a natural when it comes to designing and sewing.

Landenberg fifth-grader designs and makes hats for hospitalized children

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer One day earlier this year, Lily Tomeo was watching one of her favorite shows on television when she saw a commercial for the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. She was saddened by the images of children her own age and younger who are battling cancer and other serious illnesses. She knew right away

that she wanted to do something for the youngsters who were so courageously battling for the return to good health. It didn’t take her long to come up with a good idea.

For the last few years, Lily had been designing and handsewing winter hats and giving them out to her classmates at Sanford School in Hockessin each November. The fifthgrader decided that her 2016 line of fleece hats would be

designed for, and delivered to, children in the hospital.

Lily’s mother, Lynn McKernan, explained that initially the plan was to send the hats to St. Jude’s, but the family soon decided that the hats could be given to the children at the Nemours A.I. Du Pont Hospital for Children because many of the children in that hospital are local.

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Board votes to give tax breaks to volunteer firefighters

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer In a move intended to boost the dwindling population of volunteer firefighters in the township, the London Grove Board of Supervisors voted to enact tax relief for those who serve on a voluntary basis at the Avondale and West Grove fire companies, up to 20 percent. Their vote came at the board’s Dec. 7 meeting.

It will become a township ordinance and go into effect in 2017.

The board’s 4-0 vote puts into action Act 172 of 2016, introduced in the Pennsylvania House as HB 1683 and approved by Gov. Wolf on Nov. 21, which authorizes municipalities in the commonwealth to enact a tax credit against an active volunteer’s tax liability, as a financial incentive to acknowledge the value

and the absence of any public cost for volunteer fire protection and nonprofit emergency medical services provided by active volunteers. It also serves as an incentive for those who are considering joining or rejoining local volunteer fire departments.

In thanking supervisors Dave Connors and Robert Weer for introducing the initiative to the board, board chairman Richard Scott-

Penn supervisors pass budget and look to the future

By Nancy Johnson Correspondent At their final meeting of the year, the Penn Township Board of Supervisors approved a 2017 budget of $1,521,855, with no tax increase.

In the coming year, the supervisors consider the improvement of the Red Rose Inn intersection to be their number-one priority. They also will continue updating the zoning ordinances. Work will continue on the Red Rose Inn building and the nearby passive park, while planning will begin for the phased development of the sports park.

An important upcoming event will be the first

“History Harvest” slated Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Township Building. The township Historical Society is asking residents to bring in any items, photographs or writings about local schools, farms, government and history. They will photograph or scan items that people want to keep, or accept the items as donations to the Historical Society. In addition, they would like to record oral history accounts from residents who can describe life in Penn Township in an earlier time.

“They want to record everything they can then then catalog it all,” said Karen Versuk, director of

operations for the township.

“It is really exciting what they are doing in preparation for the bicentennial [of Penn Township in 2019].”

In other business, the board adopted an ordinance that will amend the existing zoning ordinance to permit a restaurant with a drivethrough as a conditional use in the zoning district which includes Jenners Commons.

With this change, it is expected that Dunkin’ Donuts will be submitting a conditional use application within the next few weeks.

The board also heard from John Colgan, the new director of professional outreach for Jennersville Regional Hospital. An 18-year Continued on Page 2A

Harper said, “One of the problems in the state of Pennsylvania is that it’s getting harder and harder for a volunteer fire company to provide the services that many of us need. Giving the volunteers some kind of tax credit, I think, is a great idea.”

Under the guidelines of the act, the township has the right to set the total amount of the tax credit that will be offered to an

individual, which the supervisors suggested would be the maximum 20 percent.

The act also states that the township will give public notice of its intent to adopt an ordinance or resolution to establish a tax credit, and conduct at least one public hearing on the issue, at least 30 days prior to the adoption of the ordinance or resolution.

The act gives the volunteer Continued on Page 5A

No tax increase for Oxford Borough?

By Uncle Irvin Oxford Borough Council is parsing words by stating there is no “tax increase” for 2017.

They forgot about the 30 percent increase in sewage tax they just imposed, along with all the members of the Oxford Area Sewer Authority. They also forgot to tell you that the 30 percent sewage tax affects every property owner in the borough, because every taxpayer has sewage, unlike the townships where sewage is unavailable and not used by most taxpayers.

Borough Council also did not state that any action has been taken to deal with the OASA delinquent loan, for which the borough is liable for 46 percent of $27 million, plus interest.

Happy New Year!

(Uncle Irvin’s column is his opinion only, and is not a news story.)

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Before she started making the hats, Lily came up with an idea to involve many of her classmates at school. She collected $67 in donations from students at the middle school to pay for a portion of the materials that would be needed to make the hats, with Lily’s family covering all the other costs.

Lily then set out to design 75 hats of various colors, styles, and designs. She diligently worked on producing the hats, designing, cutting, and sewing them during weeknights after she finished her homework and during weekends. She would make hats for boys with baseballs or eagles on them. The hats for girls were colorful and stylish, with fancy stitching and but-

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evidence of the phorid fly that affected his growing facility this year, but he also shows the painstaking measures his staff has taken to dramatically decrease their numbers.

There are ten large bug zappers placed throughout the facility. Protective plastic sheeting and sticky paper rims surround every window. Detailed records that track the number of flies in each room are kept, every hour of every day.

As a worker carefully

tons. Lily would carefully check the quality of each hat after she was finished making it, and if one wasn’t up to her standards it would be discarded.

Lily did all the work on the hats while continuing to do her school work at Sanford School and enjoying some of her favorite activities, like horseback riding and trampolining. She said that her favorite classes at school are art, chorus, and band, where she plays the clarinet.

Her family was hardly surprised that the ten-year-old would take on such a big project in the middle of a school year.

Lynn fondly recalled that she and her mother, Joan Banas, started teaching Lily how to sew before she was even in kindergarten. She had a natural gift for designing and sewing. By the time

Lily was in second grade, she would walk around school with a swatch with different colors and patterns so that her classmates could place orders for hats.

According to Lynn, her daughter has always demonstrated a great deal of creativity when it comes to designs. Lily has filled up notebooks with different ideas about various clothing designs. Lynn, who runs a home furnishings company, Rightside Design, marvels at her daughter’s dedication and creativity at such a young age.

“I was an art major and I didn’t get into sewing until I was much older. Lily’s like an old soul,” her mother said proudly. “She’s an extremely driven individual.

She saw a St. Jude’s commercial on TV and got very upset at seeing the children

waters row after row of white mushrooms, Alonzo describes how each room is regularly steamed up to 150 degrees to sanitize the area of all flies.

“This year, I have seen an increase in the presence of the phorid fly, and the pressure of the phorid fly has not only been more intense, but also longer in duration,” Alonzo said. “Four years ago, we only saw it in September and October.

Three years ago, we saw them for a little longer, and this year, we saw them from April to December. Their visibility is not only a high-

er intensity, but one that is more sustained.”

Alonzo is not alone.

Over the past year, the local mushroom industry has been experiencing a rapid growth in the appearance of phorid flies -- tiny black flying specks that are attracted to the smell of mushroom compost and growing mycelium. They are getting inside the growing rooms through every possible opening and crack, and laying eggs in the substrate, casing layer, and on the mushrooms themselves.

Always a nuisance, they are now a growing con-

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Lily worked on weeknights and weekends to make all the hats for the hospitalized children.

going through treatment and imagined herself being sick and her hair falling out from chemotherapy. We also have several family members who have had cancer.”

On Nov. 30, Lily delivered the 75 hats to an official with the Nemours A.I. Du Pont Hospital so that they could be distributed to the children before the weather turned really chilly. cern for every mushroom farmer who fears the worst: That the larvae that appears from the eggs five to 10 days after hatching may cause great damage to the mushrooms.

Although not known to be a health hazard to humans, the phorid fly is wreaking havoc on mushrooms. In addition to the yield losses that larvae cause, the mushrooms lose their marketable appearance because of the larvae that swarm on their surface. Larvae also enter fruit bodies, forming many passageways and holes, which makes the mush-

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On Nov. 30, Lily Tomeo delivered the 75 hats to an official with the Nemours A.I. Du Pont Hospital for children so that they could be distributed to the children.

The Landenberg fifth-grader designed and sewed all the hats herself.

Lily said that she hoped the hats would be useful to the children in the hospital, and that they would be encouraged to fight their illnesses.

She added that making the hats for the youngsters was a good learning experience for her. rooms unsuitable for use.

Normally, the flies increase during summer and fall, when a massive phorid fly reproduction and migration occurs. Now, however, that normal cycle has more than doubled.

In short, the arrival of the phorid fly to the industry is not new, but the exploding growth of their population in recent years is.

“We have seen an increase in the population of the phorids this year, and at some of our farms, it’s been more than we’ve seen at any other time we could remember,” said Mike Pia, Sr., of Kaolin Mushroom Farms. “There has certainly been an impact on the crop. They haven’t been as damaging as the impact of sciarid flies [which have a year-round presence at mushroom growing facilities], but the impact is there.

“We certainly would like to be rid of them,” he said.

“There is some impact to our crop. It’s not a devastating impact, but it’s a reality.”

For an industry in Berks and Chester counties that is responsible for 64 percent of the mushrooms grown in the United States, addressing the problem of the phorid fly has become a vital concern.

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Preventive measures For years, mushroom growers all over the world had ready access to chemical pesticides like diazinon, an insecticide used in agriculture to control insects on fruit, vegetable, nut and field crops. Although it is still used agriculturally today, it was pulled off the shelves for residential use in 2004. Because of increasing consumer demand for reduced pesticides, the industry has been pushed to develop novel methods to keep the phorid fly away.

For many growers, keeping fly numbers at reasonable levels has had the same effect as plugging up a rushing dam with a few logs, but it’s a start.

In Chester County and beyond, growing tunnels are sealed to prevent adult migration in houses; cracks, joints and loading doors are sealed properly; mesh screens and filters have been inserted over vents and fans; organic substrate is removed regularly from production sites; stagnant water pools are removed; and staff members are constantly educated on enforcing these measures.

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resident of London Grove Township, Colgan is acting as the hospital’s liaison to the community. He dispelled rumors that the hospital was in trouble or closing. “We are not a stand-alone hospital,” he said. “Contrary to popular belief, we are one of 158 [Community Health

Systems] hospitals and part of a cluster of five [local hospitals].

“Jennersville Regional Hospital has a lot of good to offer,” Colgan added. “We promote what we can do, not what we can’t do.” He said that the hospital has 63 private rooms and excellent primary care, as well as specialists on staff.

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Clearing up confusion about recycling in the county

By John Chambless Staff Writer The large recycling bins in Frankln Township, behind the Kemblesville Post Office, are a convenient place to keep recyclables out of the landfill and help the environment. But township Board of Supervisors chairman John Auerbach has seen too many instances of people dropping trash, construction debris and other non-recyclables in or near the bins and driving away. That leaves the township with the responsibility of properly disposing of the items.

“Dumping trash and unneeded material jeopardizes the recycle facility,” Auerbach said this week. “Recently, we have had a number incidents where residents have deposited trash at the facility. Fortunately, the material was dumped on the ground and not in the bins. If it gets in the bins, that will be cause for SECCRA [Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority] to remove the bins. People need to understand that re-use of the collected material is a business, and there is a business entity who will pay for this material because there is a profit in the venture. If we dilute the recycle

material with trash, we will eventually devalue the recycled material to a point it will not be economically salable.

“Dumping the material on the ground adjacent to the bins avoids the problem with SECCRA, but creates major problem for the township,” Auerbach added. “The township is not equipped to manage trash, so what happens? The township needs to pay our road contractor to collect the trash and take it to the landfill, diverting his attention away from his core function of reconstructing roads. Each incident cost the township – all residents -- $500 to $600.”

The township gets a recycling award of several thousand dollars each year, organized by recycling coordinator Jack Nystrom, because of the recyclable materials collected at the recycling center. But the repeated dumping of trash is jeopardizing that award, and may result in the removal of the bins. If that happens, residents will lose the convenience and the township will have to spend tax dollars on services that are currently free.

“Dumping trash has significantly increased lately,” Auerbach said. “On one occasion, someone dumped

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Non-recyclable items have been dumped in Franklin Township in recent months, despite signs indicating what is accepted for recycling.

Recycling tips from Jack Nystrom, Franklin Township recycling coordinator Q: Where can I take polystyrene packing peanuts or blocks of styrofoam so that they are recycled responsibly? A: Turnkey Marketing Associates in Kennett accepts packing peanuts, and The Lanchester Landfill accepts block styrofoam.

Q: What is the best way to recycle cardboard when I bring it to the recycling bins? A: The SECCRA recycling bins at the Franklin Township building can hold a lot of material, but they are often used inefficiently because cardboard boxes are not flattened before being placed in the bin. In some cases, the bins are overflowing when they don’t need to be. Cardboard boxes should be flattened before being placed into the bins. Consider cutting the box tape to expedite flattening.

Q: Those 5-quart and 1-quart plastic motor oil bottles have the recycling triangle on them. Should I put them in with my other recyclables for pickup? A: Don’t recycle used motor oil containers. Plastic motor oil bottles are often marked with a recycling triangle. However, the residue in the empty bottles means that consumers of recycled plastic don’t want them.

Instead, these bottles should be disposed of in the trash by the homeowner or business that empties them. If they do go into recycling, sorting facilities will pull them out and put them into the trash.

Q: I see that the local waste haulers do not include paper cartons as part of their

recycling collection. How can I “be green” with paper cartons? A: Paper cartons, such as those used for juice and milk, can be recycled via the SECCRA bins at the Franklin Township building. Waste haulers do not take them because their singlestream processing facilities do not accept them. SECCRA uses a different facility near Allentown.

Q: Metal/wire clothes hangers are not accepted for recycling by our local waste haulers. So what can we do to keep them out of the landfill? A: Take them back to the dry cleaner! A survey of five cleaners in the area found they all take back hangers. Call ahead if you want to be sure.

Q: I shred my office documents. Can I recycle the shredded papers? A: Yes. Waste haulers can take shredded office paper as part of singlestream recycling if confined in a clear plastic bag. SECCRA (the bins at the Franklin Township building) accepts shredded paper when it is confined in paper bags.

some glass shower doors. I managed this one myself, at no cost to the township. Several weeks ago, someone dumped plastic chairs, baby furniture and window frames. We paid our contractor to clean that up.

We had a problem last week with someone dropping off broken wooden furniture at the recycling bins and even putting some inside the bins.”

Residents can drop off newspaper, cardboard and recyclables that are numbered 1 through 7. Trash and recycling collection in Franklin Township is privately contracted through Allied Waste in West Grove, Penn Container in Landenberg, and other firms. If a service picks up both trash and recyclables, customers can ask how the recyclables are handled.

Using the single-stream method, residents can combine recyclables in one container, which are then processed at a Materials Recovery Facility, such as the SECCRA recycling center, located on Route 926 in the Chatham area.

On its website, SECCRA posts information about what is accepted and what is not.

“While it may be frustrating that some of the items you may have, such as 5-gallon buckets and other materials, may have a recycling symbol on them, or you know that they are made of materials that can be recycled, like aluminum siding, we can only accept items that are on this list,” the website reads.

What is included?

Paper: paperboard boxes (please flatten), corrugated cardboard (please flatten), paper bags, cartons, newspaper, brochures, inserts, junk mail, catalogs, magazines, file folders, office papers, phone books, paperback books (no need to remove paper clips, stamps, address labels, staples, metal fasteners, cellophane address windows, rubber bands, spiral bindings, plastic tabs) Aluminum and steel cans: food cans, soda cans, loose lids, caps (emptied and rinsed) Glass: jars and bottles Plastics: food and beverage containers, numbered 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 What cannot be recycled?

No plastic bags No recyclables in plastic bags No scrap metal No VHS tapes No window panes, mirrors, ceramics or Pyrex dishware No stickers or address label sheet waste No plastics other than those listed No electronic waste (batteries, cell phones, computers) No paint, pesticides, oil and cleansers No motor oil or antifreeze containers No organic material and food waste No waxed paper or waxed cardboard No styrofoam or paper to-go containers No plastic cups No hardcover books Once the single-stream materials are collected by SECCRA, they are taken to either an Intermediate Processing Facility (IPC),

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where it is loaded into tractortrailers, or directly to a MRF. The MRF uses a system of sorting mechanisms (both machines and people), which divides the recyclables into different categories. Once the recyclables have been separatedF, they are then sent out to the different “markets,” where the actual recycling of the material happens.

While driving recyclables to the SECCRA site can be a big job, the center makes it as easy as possible. Only waste from the following areas is permitted: Avondale Borough, East Marlborough Township, East Nottingham Township, Elk Township, Franklin Township, Highland Township, Kennett Square Borough, Kennett Township, London Britain Township, London Grove Township, Londonderry Township, Lower Oxford Township, New Garden Township, New London Township, Newlin Township, Oxford Borough, Parkesburg Borough, Penn Township, Pennsbury Township, Pocopson Township, Upper Oxford Township, West Grove Borough, West Marlborough Township and West Nottingham Township.

Customers can be confused about why some items are accepted for recycling and others are not, which may contribute to the problem of simply dumping materials at the collection bins and hoping for the best.

“Not everything has a market,” the SECCRA site reads.

“Recycling is a business. Is there a demand by a manufacturer for a particular material? Are they willing to pay for it? Of course, what often drives the manufacturer’s demand for a material type is the consumer’s demand for the end product.

By buying products containing recycled materials, we ‘close the loop.’ When the loop is closed, markets are developed and recycling those materials makes more economic sense.”

Residents frequently have questions about how to dispose of items properly. The following are items that are accepted for recycling for a fee: Auto tires ($3 each) Truck tires with no rims ($10 each) Tractor tires with no rims, or earth mover tires ($25 each) Refrigerant appliances (SECCRA staff removes the refrigerant) ($12 each) Other appliances ($5 each) Unchipped brush and limbs

The recycling bins at Franklin Township’s municipal building are clearly marked for what is allowed and what is not. Here, an employee of the Borderland Vineyard recycles cardboard at the site.

At the landfill gate, residents can recycle used motor oil, needles and other household materials for free.

($45 per ton) Grass, leaves, chipped brush (must notify office before dumping) ($20 per ton). Less than 500 pounds or material delivered by a municipality is free Automobile Batteries (Free) Cell phones (Free through Cell Phones for Soldiers) All other electronics are recycled for free. The DEP forbids the facility from accepting electronics from businesses or institutions.

Motor Oil (Free) Antifreeze (Free) Used needles (Free) To use the SECCRA Community Landfill, drivers drive onto an inbound scale.

Drivers inform the weighmaster if they have anything other than regular household trash.

The vehicle and contents is weighed. After being weighed, vehicles can drive to the appropriate areas to unload waste. When leaving, drivers and their vehicles are weighed again and billed accordingly.

Cash, checks and all major credit cards are accepted. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The address is: SECCRA Community Landfill, 219 Street Road, West Grove, PA 19390.

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

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steaming of compost and the growing rooms, as well as spent batches.

At Kaolin Mushroms, Pia, Sr., said that the company goes another step in helping to keep the phorid fly population down, by keeping the grass areas outside the growing rooms cut short.

“They’re everywhere,” he said. “They’re coming to our farms, and we do our best to exterminate or eliminate them.

“We are following every known practice of trying to deal with the flies, and keep them out of the growing rooms,” he added.

“Whether it be the application of soap on the outside of the buildings every day, clear plastic on the doors sprayed with trap material that acts as a large fly paper, electronic bug zappers, keeping organic materials cleaned up as quickly as possible to eliminate those areas where they could potentially be attracted to.

“We honestly can’t control everything in our areas, but we can do the best we can to keep the operations clean, and organic material and concentrated in certain areas, in order to eliminate of the attraction of the flies to the compost.”

“What we realized when we heard that our neighbors were seeing the same fly pressure that we were seeing is that we’ve been dealing with fies for 20, 30, 50 years,” Alonzo said.

“This is not a new occurrence, and the only newness has been that for the past three or four years, the pressure has been greater.”

Cooperating with Neighbors When mushroom phorid populations in the environment are very high, the swarming flies have been known to cluster in and around houses, especially in neighborhoods close to mushroom farming operations. These large clusters of flies cause concern and aggravation for homeowners.

News of the phorid fly reaching local residences first came to light in a complaint filed six years with New Garden Township by Lou Taylor, a resident of the Harrogate North community in Landenberg. It has been nearly two years since Taylor and others met with New Garden officials to address the problem in a public forum, and in that time, reports of phorid flies have spread from Harrogate North to Toughkenamon, West Grove, Avondale, Lincoln University, New London Township, Oxford and in Hockessin, Del. A chart being developed by Kennett Township supervisor Whitney Hoffman tracks the increasing phorid fly problem in the county.

Their stories have been well documented in the Chester County Press: Thanksgiving dinners being ruined by an invasion of flies. A seemingly endless vacuum brigade of residents pulling up phorid flies from their homes, only to have them reappear hours later. Instead of recipes for gingerbread and pumpkin pie, neighbors share ideas for various chemical concoctions.

In short, those affected by the phorid fly in their homes have galvanized. Currently, more than 200 residents belong to an online group known as the “Phorid Fly Community,” a Facebook page.

Working with townships and Sen. Andy Dinniman’s office, they have organized public forums where representatives from the mushroom industry are invited -- most recently at the Avondale Fire Company on Oct. 25. The meeting included included Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary Fred Starathmeyer, Jr., of the state Department of Agriculture; Dr. David Beyer, a professor at Penn State and one of the nation’s leading experts on phorid fly eradication; and New Garden officials.

While the tone of the audience was generally one of cooperation with the mushroom industry, there was an undercurrent of frustration that seemed to blame the phorid fly problem on the mushroom industry. It’s a perception that doesn’t correspond with the work the industry has been doing to cooperate with residents, while doing all they can to find possible solutions.

“I think the mushroom industry in Chester County has a proven record of seeing their neighbors and recognizing that we are part of the community, and not a stand-alone business,” Pia, Sr. said. “A lot of what we do -- all of us as growers and business owners -- has to do with continuing to place ourselves in the best situation in terms of our impact on the community.

“At the core of this is a misconception that we

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A chart compiled by Kennett Township supervisor Whitney Hoffman keeps track of reported phorid fly infestations in Chester County.

caused this problem, and for whatever reason we’re not fixing it, and that is not the case,” Pia, Sr. added.

“I can understand the frustration. I understand the nuisances, when you’re not in the industry and you feel the industry is causing the problem, and you feel that they can fix it and they’re not doing it.

“It’s in our DNA to be a part of the community,” Pia. Sr. added. “Every grower recognizes that they are part of a core of belief in the way we conduct business. There is an issue that is affecting the growers and the residents, and we don’t look at it as their problem. We look at it as our problem. We may not be fully in control of the problem, so it’s nothing that we can by choice can eliminate. We’re doing our best, and I would hope that most people in the community recognize that we are doing our best, with all the powers that be.”

Long-term Solutions Through the haze of the fly infestation, there are some potential solutions on the horizon, and many of them are coming from Penn State.

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Chris Alonzo of Pietro Industries.

Beyer told the audience on Oct. 25 that he has spent the past four decades -including the last 13 years at Penn State -- looking into identifying new, non-toxic chemicals that can be used to manipulate the behavior of the phorid flies to lower their numbers. He told the audience he was hopeful that continued research could someday lead to the use of non-toxic chemicals for mass trapping and the disruption of fly mating cycles.

While both the mushroom industry and those residents affected by the phorid fly await scientific solutions, help is on the way. Sen. Dinniman recently announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently approved $100,000 in research grant funding to study ways to control and combat the phorid fly infestation.

“These flies continue to be a serious issue for both residents and farmers in Chester County and I am committed to finding a solution,” said

Dinniman, who serves on the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.

“This grant funding is a step forward in working to find new ways to effectively control and combat these pests.”

The funding will go to the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences to study the ecology and control of phorid fly infestations on mushroom farms and surrounding communities.

The grant funding was the result of a meeting Dinniman held earlier this year with residents of Harrogate North, leaders of other communities impacted by the flies, and experts from Penn State and the American Mushroom Institute’s (AMI) Integrated Pest Management Committee.

Meanwhile, the American Mushroom Institute, headquartered in Avondale, is exploring ways to bring both the community and the mushroom industry together in a spirit of cooperation.

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to put together brochures or schedule a conference with local neighbors,” said Bev King, communications manager with the institute.

“We’re doing everything that we possibly can to work with the community and the industry to set up meetings.

We have the avenue to bring all of those people together to get a solution to the problem.”

Alonzo said that information shared among the mushroom industry -- in this case, research into the potential control, mitigation and eradication of the

phorid fly -- is light years from where it was several decades ago. Armed with better information, Alonzo said that he looks at the phorid fly problem as a challenge that will best be faced by the entire community.

“With the extra fly pressure, it will help all of us solve our problems,” he said. “We’re working on this from an individual farm standpoint, from a research standpoint, and from a reaching-out-to-the community standpoint.

“I feel the frustration of these neighbors, and as soon

as we learn something, we will be willing to share that Continued from Page 1A information with the com- meeting, the board set the munity we are a part of.” schedule for public meetings for the next twelve months.

This is the second in a series The work sessions will take of four reports on the phorid place on the second Tuesday fly in Chester County. In the of each month, while the third installment, the Chester regular meetings will take County Press will report on place on the third Tuesday what research scientists are of each month. The meetfinding in their work to help ings take place at 7 p.m. at reduce or eliminate the insect the Administration Building from mushroom farms and at 125 Bell Tower Lane in nearby residences.

Oxford.

Patterson raised the possiTo contact Staff Writer bility of moving the meetings Richard L. Gaw, e-mail to a different night because of rgaw@chestercounty.com. conflicts with other municipal

meetings in the area, but there were conflicts and scheduling issues with the other nights so the school board ultimately decided to continue holding meetings on Tuesdays.

In another piece of business addressed at the reorganization meeting, Bell, Olson, and Patterson were all appointed to the district’s Policy Review Committee.

The Oxford School Board will meet next on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.

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the manager for nearly 15 years,” Brown’s portion of the statement read. “I developed great relationships and friends, and felt that we accomplished much together. It was a great experience.

I wish the London Grove community and the township organization the very best in the future.”

“The board is very appreciative of Steve’s 15 years of service to London Grove.

He has represented our community with respect and dignity,” the supervisors wrote. “Recently, we, the board of supervisors, simply felt that it was time for a change of direction. Our focus moving forward will be to hire a manager who has extensive experience with managing multiple departments, employees, and in the development of a co-department that encompasses fire safety, code enforcement and all related inspections.”

Scott-Harper said a separation agreement with Brown prevents anyone who signed the agreement from providing any further

public comment, or specifics related to Brown’s dismissal.

Brown’s position is being filled by Terry Woodman on an interim basis. From January 1986 to January 2001, she served as assistant manager and zoning officer for Tredyffrin Township, and then served as manager for the East Whiteland Township from January 2001 to April 2015.

Later in the meeting, the board named Woodman to serve as the township’s right-to-know officer and its zoning officer.

Connors gave an update regarding the two water monitors that the township has placed in nearby waterways, in order to monitor the conditions of township streams. Two recent water samples were taken, and analysis of these tests are expected to be shared with the township in two weeks.

At that point, Connors said, there should be enough data monitoring to take the information to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

water issue, because it’s so much bigger than that.”

After a brief presentation by Bob Norris and Dennis Melton of the Route 1 Economic Initiative, the board gave its verbal support toward the construction of an economic model the initiative is creating, that will give a township or municipality a reference tool of information, to promote their area to prospective business owners considering the idea of moving there.

The purpose of the initiative is to promote smart growth along the Route 1 corridor between Kennett Square and Nottingham, that features a balance of open space and economic opportunities. Norris said that the funding needed to develop the model would cost about $50,000, which will be developed at West Chester University. He said that several townships have already thrown their support toward the construction model, including New Garden Township, Kennett Township, Kennett Borough, and the Oxford

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the right to claim a tax credit provided for under this chapter when filing a joint return. The tax return form shall provide a mechanism for separating the liability of an individual for any earned income tax imposed by the school district of residence from the liability of an individual for any earned income tax imposed by the municipality.

Weer said that the tax credit would affect as many as 20 volunteer firefighters who live in London Grove Township.

In other township business, Scott-Harper read from a prepared statement, in response to the settlement agreement and general release the board signed and approved with former township manager Steve Brown at its Nov. 30 meeting.

Brown was relieved of his services to the township in November.

“I thank the London Grove community for the privilege of serving as

Having healthy waterways in London Grove Township, he said, is just a small part of a region-wide initiative to keep southern Chester County environmentally sound. In an effort to enlist the township in this effort, Connors suggested partnering with New Garden and Kennett Townships, as well as Oxford Borough, in a regional town hall forum that addresses not only water safety, but other issues of concern for local residents, such as phorid fly infestation and hydrogen sulfide odors. Connors said that he has been in discussion with representatives from these townships.

“At some point, we promised that if the DEP did not take action, that we would have a town hall meeting,” Connors said. “My preference is to give the DEP the opportunity to step up and do something, if there is evidence that shows that there’s an issue affecting our area. It’s not just the water.

It’s everything.

“I don’t want to just stay singularly focused on the

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

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Richard Orpneck was reelected as president of the Oxford School Board at the board’s Dec. 6 reorganization meeting.

Borough.

The board will send a letter of support to the Route 1 Economic Initiative, indicating their verbal approval of the model.

In additional business, the board approved the township’s agreement with the West Grove Fire Company and its ambulance service for 2017, in the amount of $112,418 for fire service, and $47,792 for ambulance service. It also signed the township into an agreement with the Southern Chester County Emergency Medical Services for 2017, for $50,114.

The supervisors voted to reappoint Barbara Kane Thornton as township auditor for 2017, and approved the township’s tax levy resolution, which re-sets the township millage at 1.25 mils for 2017.

Long-time township volunteer Connie Alegranti was appointed to the township’s municipal authority.

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

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Laughlin, Starr score 32 points each

Garnet Valley defeats Unionville, 83-62

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer As it headed into its second game of this year’s Unionville Tip-Off Tournament on Dec. 10, the Unionville Indians had a pre-game goal: to hold Austin Laughlin and Brandon Starr, the top two scorers for Garnet Valley, to a combined 30 points.

By halftime of Unionville’s eventual 83-62 loss to Garnet Valley, Laughlin and Starr had combined for 32 points, in a game that would eventually net them 32 points, apiece.

“We played [Garnet Valley] a lot in the offseason in very close games, and we knew that those two were their main players,” Inidan head coach Joe Kilpatrick said. “We played zone a few times, went to a 1-3-1 defense, back to a 3-2 zone, and even tried man-

to-man [defense].”

Nothing worked.

Laughlin, coming off of a 28-point performance in a win against Kennett in the opening game of the tournament on Dec. 9, hit three three-pointers en route to a 13-point first quarter.

While Laughlin was held to just two points in the second quarter, Starr took over the scoring mantle for the Jaguars, connecting on a three-point shot, a twopointer and making seven of eight free throw tries on his way to a 12-point quarter.

Throughout the first half, the Indians battled their way through Garnet Valley’s flex offense, and occasionally shut it down, while orchestrating a ball control offense that featured perimeter passing and pickand-roll options. Down 27-21 at the end of the first quarter, the Indians got to within two early in the

second on baskets by Zeb Martelli and Scotti Miller.

A three-pointer by Bo Furey-Bastian with 4:10 left in the half cut the Jaguars’ lead to 31-30, which was followed by an aggressive, on-the-floor scramble and ball possession by Shawn Rafferty that momentarily disrupted Laughlin and Starr’s rhythm.

“I think overall we did not communicate well on defense,” Kilpatrick said. “There were a few possessions when we defended well, but you can’t defend two or three possessions in a half. You have to defend all of them.”

With just seconds left in the first half, Wyatt Hockenberry nailed a three-pointer that brought Unionville to within five points of Garnet Valley.

Hockenberry’s shot and the slim differential between the two teams indicated

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Unionville’s Bo Furey-Bastian drove the lane in the third quarter, en route to a 12-point performance.

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that were the Indians able to hold Laughlin and Starr down in the second half while finding a hot hand of their own, they could win the game.

Yet as the third quarter got underway, Laughlin and Starr exploded, scoring all 23 points for the Jaguars and extending Garnet Valley’s lead to 64-44 at the start of the fourth quarter, while holding Unionville to just eight points. By the time Garnet Valley head coach Michael Brown emptied his bench with 3:25 left in the game, his team had opened up a 76-59 lead.

Furey-Bastian led all Unionville scorers with 12 points.

In spite of the two losses his team endured this past weekend -- which also included a 68-61 loss to Downgingtown East on Dec. 9 -- Kilpatrick looked at the tournament as a harbinger

of positives to come this season, particularly when the Indians are on offense.

“Our philosophy and motto is to pass up an okay shot in order to create a great shot,” said Kilpatrick, whose team is coming off a 9-13 season in 2015-16.

“That’s what we’re trying to preach here. We have a young group with a lot of sophomores, and they’re

scoring points.

“The fact that we reached the 60s in each game has been encouraging. We’ve also played two of our toughest opponents. These two teams are really good, and this will prepare us for our Ches-Mont league games.”

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

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Unionville guard Brendan Barrett orchestrated a fast break during the Indians’ 83-62 loss to Garnet Valley on Dec. 10.

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Andrew Burich of Unionville had seven first-quarter points for the Indians.

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A dialogue, many years in the making Last Wednesday evening, London Grove Township supervisor Dave Connors made a suggestion at the board meeting that, if implemented, may go a long way to tighten communications between two of southern Chester County’s top growing factions: the mushroom industry and the residents.

Connors only spoke for a minute or two, and his thoughts offered no particulars. In short, it had all of the adhesive of a spitball idea, but we think it is a brilliant one.

The Chester County Press is glad to apply a little more glue to it.

Tying together the township’s efforts to investigate the cleanliness of its waterways near a mushroom business with the growing concern over phorid flies in residences – instigated by what many in our community believe is the mushroom industry – Connors is conceiving a community forum that will bring the residents of neighboring townships and municipalities together with mushroom industry leaders.

The forum would not only educate the public about the safety procedures of the mushroom industry, but also break down the communication walls that divide a growing population and the multi-billiondollar industry that has too often – and unfairly – been the target of unfounded criticism for not following the rules.

The foundation for such a forum has already been built.

During the past year, Sen. Andy Dinniman has lent his support and legislative influence to the festering and increasing presence of the phorid fly in our community -- one that has permeated the walls of homes and businesses from Landenberg to Oxford.

He and his staff have brought together industry leaders, fly eradication experts from Penn State, and local citizens on two occasions, most recently on Oct. 25 at the Avondale Fire Company.

Although many in the audience were appreciative of the event, it was an evening where the slow and steady science of phorid fly eradication was met with frustration, and where suggestions were met with accusations. For more than two hours, industry leaders sat and took verbal bullets from residents who demanded immediate answers and surefire solutions.

The event did, however, give faces and voices and stories to a conversation that has long been needed in southern Chester County, one that needs to address the issue of the mushroom industry and its impact on the environment, and one that desperately calls for the education of the public about what the industry is doing to maintain high standards of quality.

We recommend that a forum of this kind bring together industry experts, mushroom farmers, elected and appointed officials and local residents, in a two-day itinerary of sessions on specific topics, informal question-and-answer meetings and multimedia presentations – each targeted to provide information on industry-wide food safety standards, phorid fly eradication studies, and air and water safety procedures. Local restaurants and caterers could provide mushroom dishes to be shared at communal tables.

Organizing such a community-based forum of this kind, however, would involve a three- to sixmonth commitment of neighboring townships and municipalities. And yet, when faced with the task of planning an event of this size, organizers must weigh the cost of planning versus the cost of doing nothing.

Every year, the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square serves as Chester County’s love letter to the industry that has become the economic lifeblood of a tight-knit community. A forum of the kind that Connors is imagining would serve as a Mushroom Festival of the classroom kind, one that breaks down barriers and turns spitball ideas into solutions.

Should an event of this kind come to be, we have only one rule. Finger pointing solves nothing, and those intending to use this event as an opportunity to cast blame without knowledge will politely be asked to stay home.

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An update about Penn Township An open letter to the residents of Penn Township: As board chair, it is my responsibility and often, my pleasure, to share news of the township.

This is my 17th year of service to Penn Township, a great place to live, work, and retire. This year, I am pleased to say, on behalf of the Penn Township Board of Supervisors, the state of the township is strong.

As I stated in the township newsletter, we designated 2016 as the “Year of Accomplishment and Realized Goals.” We began the year with two new supervisors, and as they say, “that has made all the difference.” The new supervisors hit the ground running working with myself, our staff, and our other supervisors, vice chair Victor Mantegna, and supervisor Ken Bryson. Supervisor Jay Ennis began working on the Red Rose Inn project and supervisor Bill O’Connell took on our parks as his project. As you know, a strong vision and good business plan are necessary to get where you want to go and I am pleased we, as a board, have made solid decisions for our citizens to keep our taxes low and to attract smart, sustainable development to create a solid future for Penn Township, and to support our school district and county as well. I believe we have been true to our vision and mission and succeeded in making Penn Township a great place to live, work, and retire.

As we move into 2017, we will enter the “Year of Raising the Bar” by continuing on our path of accomplishment and goal attainment but kicking it up a notch to serve our township and our region with even more excellence than ever before. As part of this state of the township address, I would like to share the accomplishments for 2016 and plans for 2017.

The accomplishments for 2016 include the following: ~ No tax increase; ~ We weathered Superstorm Jonas well, keeping the roads open, when other townships, and even PennDOT could

not. We even managed to receive $35,000 in grant funding from FEMA to recoup some of our expenditures; ~ The Red Rose renovation continued with repointed brick, new roof and window glass, and cleaned up site; ~ We extracted a “good faith” promise for $800,000 in intersection expansion and improvements as PennDOT’s first HOP project; ~ We applied for and received a multimodal grant of an additional $276,000 toward the planned intersection expansion and improvements; ~ We were awarded a $57,000 grant by Chester County to update our zoning ordinances; ~ The township acquired 43.07 acres for an active park from Conard Pyle; ~ We are keeping our promise to acquire active park ground; ~ The township satisfied the comprehensive plan goal to acquire active park property; ~ We completed construction of our township salt shed to improve winter storm response for our citizens; ~ The township completed passive park improvements, including additional children’s play equipment, the region’s only adult fitness park, a refurbished putting green, an expanded walking path, signage at the park amenities, newly painted gazebos, additional bird houses, a refurbished Veterans Memorial Rose Garden, and more.

The township also made substantial safety improvements to Kelton Road with a drainage project, striped and lined all of the township roads with stop bars at stop signs and stop lights, and marked all the fire hydrants. We marked all storm drains in Penn Township with medallions to remind folks to keep the storm drains free of pollutants. The township held the area’s first storm drain painting contest – our winners were students from the Russellville Junior Grange. The township launched the region’s only PEG channel – FIOS 36 and Comcast Xfinity

966 – to inform residents of local events and information via these cable channels.

The township was awarded a $400,000 grant

by Chester County Open Space for the acquisition of the active park property, and we deed restricted the active park property as park and recreation.

Penn Township also provided full requested financial support for West Grove Fire and Ambulance, Medic 94, the Avon Grove Library, and AGREM. The township hosted the first-ever Sunny Day Camp for a free, policethemed, day camping learning experience for special needs kids and adults, and their families, in partnership with Pennsylvania State Police and the Chester County Special Olympics.

Approximately 70 families participated. This event was so successful it is being adopted statewide.

The annual community picnic in September was the best-attended, highest-fundraising event yet, with 4000 attendees.

The expanded Halloween event in October had over 800 attendees.

The township has continued to expand partnerships with the region’s schools by offering volunteer opportunities for students to earn their community service hours and by offering summer job opportunities for eight area students.

The Historical Commission began inventorying and cataloging the historical artifacts for future use.

We continued to use social media to effectively communicate with residents.

The township expanded its newsletter to two times per year – January and August. The township staff has been CPR-trained and certified.

We successfully lobbied our elected officials on behalf of the township.

Penn Township welcomed new businesses, including Two Stones Pub and the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce.

We continued to develop and implement new

policies and procedures to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our community.

Here is a look at what’s coming in 2017: ~ No tax increase; ~ The number- one priority is improving the Red Rose intersection for public safety and improved traffic flow through the village; ~ Continue Zoning Ordinance Task Force and begin public hearings (Dec. 2017); ~ Begin planning and phased development of an active sports park; ~ Create strategic plan and phasing beginning with trail, parking, and multi-purpose fields; ~ Explore public/private partnerships to sustain our fields long term without burdening our citizens; ~ Continue passive park improvements, including new light bollards, a bathroom enclosure and shelter for playground/fitness park area; ~ Continue to address road safety and drainage issues with our Liquid Fuels funding; ~ Continue work on Red Rose Inn with shutters, HVAC system and porch; ~ Begin planning for Penn Township Community Center; ~ Make garage at Red Rose usable by adding new doors, lights, and insulation; ~ Purchase dump truck and gator for use in park, salt shed, and Red Rose; ~ Refurbish Penn Township offices including security measures and creating a larger file room, executive board room, and by renovating offices. ~ Continue to support our emergency services as requested; ~ and continue to develop and implement new policies and procedures to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our community.

There are many exciting events planned for 2017, starting with the first History Harvest on Saturday, January 28, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Township Building to gather information and stories in preparation for the Penn Township Bicentennial in 2019.

Barrar invites residents to learn about upcoming Route 322 construction To provide construction updates for residents of the 160th District, Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/ Delaware) and Sen. Tom Killion R-9) are hosting a U.S. Route 322 construction project public meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Concord Township Municipal Building, 43 Thornton Road, Glen Mills. The conversation will be held in the township’s meeting room.

“Because traffic affects our quality of life as we travel to work and leisure activities, I want to work with PennDOT to share information that will impact those living and working in the area,” Barrar said.

“Everyone who joins the conversation will receive

information about the plan and have the opportunity to ask any questions.”

At the meeting, PennDOT officials will share the plan

for the upcoming construction on Route 322, sections 101 and 102. The project is slated to begin in spring 2017.

Residents are asked to RSVP by calling Barrar’s district office at 610-3585925 or Killion’s office at 610-358-5183.

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Oxford teacher and her husband publish their debut novel ‘Mogul’ is the first book in a dystopian fiction trilogy that they’ve plotted out

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer A new work of dystopian f iction arrived on bookshelves in June. The name of the author on the cover of “Mogul” is K.J. Rodgers, but some people in the area already know that “K.J. Rodgers” is, in fact, the nom de plume of the husband-and-wife writing team of Kimberly and John Rodgers.

Kimberly and John are both educators. She teaches sixth-grade language arts in the Oxford Area School District. He teaches

“Mogul” is the first book in a trilogy.

business education and computer science classes at Bohemia Manor High School.

While Kimberly and John are avid fans of dystopian fiction—they sometimes read it aloud to each other in their free time—they lead a decidedly nondystopian existence as they raise their young daughter in a charming home in the Cecil County countryside.

Before Kimberly and John attempted to write their own novel, they were simply fans of the dystopian fiction genre.

“We’re dystopian fiction addicts,” Kimberly admitted with a laugh. “I love the different worlds and how these characters develop in it.”

The couple worked their way through the “Hunger Games” books, “The Selection” series by Kiera Cass and many other dystopian fiction series that have earned wide audiences in recent years.

Then, one day in 2012, they started tossing around ideas for a dystopian book

Kimberly and John Rodgers at their home in Conowingo.

of their own. Convinced that they had a good story to tell, John and Kimberly started writing the opening chapters of their book.

Over the next months, in between grading papers and developing lesson plans and caring for their young daughter, they found time to work on “Mogul.”

Plotting out the story arc was a significant challenge, but it helped that they knew from the start that their characters were on a journey that would take more than one book to complete.

“Mogul” is set in a futuristic society that is approaching the technological singularity.

The heroine is 16-year-old Regan Salvatore. She is a well-intentioned teenager who wants to follow the rules and make her family happy. Her boyfriend, Grant Halden, is a computer prodigy who has been away all summer working on a mystery Consul Project with his father.

Since both of the authors are teachers, it’s not surprising that a significant portion of the book relates in some way to school life and the challenges and emotions that all teenagers face. On the first day of the new school year, Regan meets Beau Conway, a new student from the farmlands.

Every time that she talks to Beau, Regan finds herself looking at the world in a different light. He challenges her, and teaches her about forbidden history, wide open spaces, and the

importance of making her own decisions. With Regan, Grant, and Beau, there is a clear love triangle already in place. The authors like all three of these characters that they have developed.

“In every story, you have to fall in love with the main characters,” Kimberly explained. “I mostly developed Regan.”

She gave the character some of her own characteristics.

For example, Kimberly likes to paint, so in the story painting is one of Regan’s hobbies.

John wrote many of the scenes involving Grant, who has an interest in computers.

John’s own knowledge about computers was helpful. Technology plays a central role in “Mogul,” exploring the concept of singularity—the hypothesis that the invention of artificial super-intelligence will abruptly unleash runaway technological growth with uncontrollable consequences. Currently, experts don’t agree on when we’ll reach the point of singularity, but some believe it may arrive within just 15 years. Technology run amok is always good fodder for fictional books and movies, and John said that he certainly sees where technology could be a serious threat to humanity if it isn’t managed properly.

“I think it depends on who gets control of it,” he said.

As with any good work of fiction, there are political and social overtones layered into the story. “Mogul” takes place during a time when the United States no longer resembles the country that it is today.

“There are no states,” Kimberly explained, “just central cities.”

Beyond the central cities are the farmlands, and then the wild lands, each different area revealing something about the world that “Mogul” is set in.

As they neared completion of the first draft, Kimberly and John still didn’t know how the story would wrap up. But then, as they reread and refined the work that they had completed to that point, the ending came in a creative burst.

They were surprised by the amount of editing that was involved with writing a book, but they forged ahead with the goal of finishing

Kimberly and John started writing their book in 2012. It took several years to write and edit the book.

“Mogul,” the first novel by Kimberly and John Rodgers, was published earlier this year.

the project. At this point, they still hadn’t told many people about their project because they didn’t want to start the book and not finish it.

“It took us about a year to write, and it took about a year to edit it,” Kimberly explained.

Once they had a completed manuscript, then came the difficult task of finding a publisher.

They sent the book out to publishers, not knowing what to expect—would it be well-received? Would it even be read?

“There are only so many

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publishers who will take unsolicited manuscripts,” John explained. “We wanted to have somebody who would really read it.”

They found Page Publishing, a New Yorkbased company that handles all facets of publishing and distributing books.

More rounds of editing and rewriting followed.

According to John and Kimberly, the writing of the novel was a truly collaborative effort. After numerous rounds of revisions on the manuscript, their individual writing voices merged into one.

“It’s definitely fiftyfifty,” Kimberly explained.

“I don’t think even we could tell who wrote what now.”

The authors were very pleased when, earlier this year, they were able to hold a copy of their book in their hands.

“It was a lot of work,” John said, reflecting on the project.

“But we’re so proud,” Kimberly added.

The husband-and-wife writing team is currently about halfway finished with the second book, and more excited than ever for the possibilities for Regan, Beau, and Grant. “Mogul” is available at bookstores and online booksellers.

For more information, visit www.kjrodgers.com or visit their Facebook or Twitter pages.

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

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Penn Township sets up Santa’s Workshop

By Nancy Johnson Correspondent

Parents love taking photos of their children chatting with Santa.

Penn Township’s Community Building doubled as Santa’s Workshop for the evening on Sunday, December 11.

A bit of a departure from past years, the free event featured numerous stations throughout the Finnen Room.

“They were lined up outside at 3:30 and it didn’t start until 4:00,” says supervisor ‘Radar’ O’Connell. “It’s been a steady flow since then.”

While the holiday train took children and their families for rides around the park, the remainder of the events were inside the township building so as to keep the youngsters warm and happy.

“We tried to mix it up

a bit this year,” explains Caitlin Ianni, township secretary. “It is set up in stations, so the kids can go from place to place as they want.” The kids could visit with Santa, pin a nose on snowman, write a letter to Santa, make a Christmas tree ornament, decorate a cookie, and making cards for those serving in our military.

In addition, there were contribution boxes for toy donations to A.I. Dupont and canned goods for Divine Sent Food Cupboard in Oxford.

“It’s great to see all the kids enjoying this,” adds Karen Versuk, operations manager for the township.

“We thank the Jennersville Giant for donating hot chocolate and cookies, and even sending staff to help the kids decorate the cookies.”

A station made it easy for visitors to send Santa a personal letter.

Kids made their own Christmas tree ornament to take home.

Young ladies playing Pin the Nose on the Snowman.

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Calendar of Events Through Jan. 8 ‘A Brandywine Christmas’ The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts “A Brandywine Christmas” with a gallery-sized model train display, dozens of antique dolls, and holiday trees decorated for the season with handmade “Critter” ornaments. The museum will be open until 9 p.m. on Thursday evenings, Dec. 15 and 22, with musical performances, drop-in creative art activities for all ages, and holiday tours. The Millstone Café will serve dinner until 8 p.m. with a different holiday entrée each evening, and stay open until 9 p.m. to serve beverages and desserts. Special holiday events and activities will take place throughout the season.

Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except Christmas Day).

For more information, call 610-388-2700 or visit www. brandywinemuseum.org.

Through Jan. 8 ‘A Longwood Christmas’ “A Longwood Christmas” rings in the holiday season at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square) with a musically inspired display through Jan. 8.

Inside the Conservatory, 16,000 seasonal plants, including poinsettias, cyclamen, and anthurium, flourish. A 30-foot floral tree takes center stage.

The Music Room décor features an 18-foot Fraser Fir tree. Throughout the season, Longwood’s Grand Ballroom will feature free and ticketed holiday-inspired

performances, as well as daily holiday sing-alongs performed on Longwood’s pipe organ. More than 500,000 outdoor lights adorn 124 trees. Admission to the Christmas display is

by Timed Admission Ticket, with tickets purchased in advance for a specific date and time. There is no admittance to the gardens without a timed admission ticket. Guests should buy their tickets before arriving at the Gardens to ensure admittance. Tickets can be purchased online at www. l o n g wo o d g a r d e n s . o rg .

For more information, call 610-388-1000.

Through Jan. 1 ‘Holidays at Hagley’ Celebrate the season at Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington, Del., with “Holidays at Hagley,” on display through Jan. 1. Eleutherian Mills, the original du Pont family home, is decorated for the holiday season. Decorations will feature toys, games, and dolls. Visitors can also experience early du Pont family French holiday traditions with a display of gifts that were given to E.I. du Pont’s children on New Year’s Day, as well as displays commemorating the celebration of Twelfth Night, or “le Jour des Rois,” a holiday based around the Epiphany. The museum is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The holiday display is included in the cost of admission and is free for members. Visitors should use the main museum

Longwood Gardens is decked out in full holiday finery for ‘A Longwood Christmas’ (see listing).

entrance off of Route 141.

For more information, call 302-658-2400 weekdays or visit www.hagley.org.

Through Jan. 8 ‘Yuletide at Winterthur’ Winterthur Museum (Route 52, Winterthur, Del.) features Henry Francis du Pont’s dazzling former home, decorated in holiday style. The majestic driedflower tree is on view in the Conservatory and features more than 60 varieties of flowers. This year’s Yuletide Tour highlights the holidays through the eyes of children. On display is an 18-room dollhouse mansion, decorated for Christmas and filled with more than 1,000 treasures. In addition, visitors will also enjoy viewing American Christmas vignettes, from skating and sleigh ride scenes inspired by the work of Currier & Ives to a Mississippi family’s holiday decorations on the eve of the Civil War, to the White House in the early 1900s, and more. For tickets and information, call 800448-3883.

Reservations are recommended. Open New Year’s Day. Closed on Christmas Day. Winterthur

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Countdown to the new year with the

Midnight Mushroom Drop NEW THIS YEAR: Laser Show begins at 6 pm – every hour all night long! www.laserlightshow.org Brought back by popular demand – The Funsters on stage from 9 pm 'til 12:30 am.

The Garage Community Youth Center – Food, Beer and Wine – Kennett Brewing Company Doors open at 9 pm – $10 Cover

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is open daily (including Mondays) during Yuletide, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The last Yuletide Tour is at 3:30 p.m.

The Visitor Center Café and Cottage Café are open until 4 p.m. Galleries and stores are open until 5:30 p.m. There will be exrtended hours on Dec. 14 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 Holiday concert The Chesco Pops, under the direction of Joseph Gehring, will be performing on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at Unionville High School (750 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square). Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, free for children and students. Purchase two tickets for the price of one at the door. Tickets are available at the door and online at www.chescopops. org. The program features familiar carols, along with new arrangements, and an appearance by Santa.

The Chesco Pops will be joined by members of the Brandywine Singers.

Dec. 17 Live Nativity West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove)

opens its Live Nativity scene on Dec. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Visitors will be immersed in the scene of Christ’s humble beginnings with costumed performers and live animals.

Visitors can warm up inside the church with members of the church, festive music, home-baked goodies, and cups of hot chocolate. For more information, call 610869-9334 or visit www. westgroveumc.org.

Dec. 17 Gingerbread Festival The Kennett Library Gingerbread Festival will be held Dec. 17 beginning at noon. Children ages 5 to 7 can build their best gingerbread house and participate in other crafts.

Registration is required. Call 610-444-2702, ext. 104, to sign up.

Dec. 17 Handbell holiday concert On Dec. 17 at 7 p.m., Avondale Presbyterian Church (420 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale) will host a holiday concert by the Wilmington Handbell Ensemble. Admission is free; there will be a free-will offering. Call 610-268-2919 for more information.

Dec. 21 ‘Christmas Snacktacular’ Herr’s Headquarters (20 Herr Dr., Nottingham) hosts its “Christmas Snacktacular” family event on Dec. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be hayrides, Santa Claus, Starr the Reindeer and snacks. The event is free.

Visit www.herrs.com for more information.

Jan. 21 Old Timers Baseball Banquet The 37th Annual Kennett Old Timers Baseball Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. in the Red Clay Room of the Kennett Fire Company.

Tickets are $36 and can be purchased at Burton’s Barber Shop (105 W. State St., Kennett Square), or by calling 610-444-9964.

The guest speaker will be Chris Wheeler, longtime broadcaster and Phillies ambassador.

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.

The Art Spot Through Dec. 23 Artisan Gift Shop The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) hosts its annual Artisan Gift Shop, with handmade items by regional artists and crafters, through Dec. 23.

Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Fridays until 8 p.m.). Admission is free.

Call 610-467-0301 or visit www.oxfordart.org.

Through Jan. 3 ‘Ceramics and Glass’ “Ceramics and Glass” continues at Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford) through Jan. 3. Exhibiting artists are Marijke van Buchem, Maggie Creshkoff, Carole Fox, Carolyn Hess, Kevin Lehman, Gill Mallinckrodt, Margaret Seidenberg-Ellis

and Lauren Vanni. Store hours are Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Call 717-715-4775 or visit www. bookplaceoxford.com.

Through Dec. 31 Christmas in Miniature Exhibit The Chadds Ford Gallery (Route 1, Chadds Ford) presents its 35th annual “Christmas in Miniature Exhibit” through Dec. 31. There will be framed, original art by 84 regional artists, created in miniature for gifts. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Visit www.awyethgallery.com, or call 610-388-2412.

Through Dec. 31 Art at Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis Wellness Center (331 E. State St., Kennett Square) is featuring the artwork of Regina Tolomeo. She has worked for a variety of prestigious designers, creating murals and decorative artwork. The show continues through Dec. 31. Call 610-444-8020 or visit www.metamorphosiswellnesscenter.net.

Through Dec. 23 Mary Page Evans Somerville Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) hosts a solo show of new works by Mary Page Evans through Dec. 23. The gallery is in Breck’s Mill, off Route 52. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 302652-0271 or visit www. somervillemanning.com.

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Standing up for the blues Three veteran musicians are bringing classic blues back, one great song at a time

By John Chambless Staff Writer Larry Spencer has been playing music long enough to have earned the right to sing the blues, and that’s exactly what he’s doing.

At 66, the longtime Chester County resident is reviving some of his favorite vintage blues tunes with a new trio, Revolution Heroes. After debuting at the Paradocx Vineyard over the summer, the band played their second public gig on Dec. 10 in the decidely un-blues-like barn at the Chenoa Farm animal sanctuary in Avondale.

With a knuckle-numbing wind, Spencer joined Prince White and Bucky Queppet as they got ready to bring the blues to a family crowd that was attending a holiday fundraiser craft show at the farm. Grinning and goodnatured about the noontime show, and a temperature that was sending the guitar and bass out of tune, Spencer took a few minutes to explain how the new band came to be.

“Prince White and I have played together for 50 years, on and off,” he said.

“I played in his living room back in ‘66 in Avondale. We were playing Beatles and Stones and all that good stuff. We played Avon Grove

Larry Spencer

dances, the Rising Sun Fire Hall, North East Fire Hall, all kinds of places like that.

Those were the only places to play.”

Through the years, Spencer has been involved with plenty of musical outlets, including the almost-famous Blackthorn Dragon in the early 1980s that played a heavy brand of rock covers and originals throughout the region, and was set to record an album when personnel problems capsized the group.

“I fired the guitar player, but I couldn’t play all the guitar work and sing. So families kind of took over, and I hung it up,” Spencer said. “That was the end of that. I was disgusted with the whole thing. I didn’t even listen to music for a long time.”

As a self-employed carpenter for the past 40 years, he didn’t have to punch a time clock, so music was a passion he could afford to pursue. It’s taken a long time to arrive at Revolution Heroes, but Spencer and White fit the blues like a hand in a glove.

Joining them on harmonica and vocals is Queppet, who is a few years younger, but whose voice has just the right rasp to be authentic.

Even when he was playing cover songs and wearing

spandex pants in the 1980s, Spencer was well aware that rock and roll grew out of the blues. “It’s the bedrock of Led Zeppelin and the Yardbirds and the Stones and all of them,” he said.

“They all started off with the blues, and I started off with that, too. But we’re even deeper into it now. We go back into Muddy Waters and Little Walter and all that stuff.”

At the Paradocx show where they debuted, “there was a guy who was in a band in Delaware, and he said, ‘I loved all your originals.’ But we only did one,” Spencer said, smiling. “He’d never heard the blues songs we do.”

That’s an advantage, because songs that have been kicking around since the 1930s or before sound new to a whole new generation.

The band’sname was a group decision that evolved, Spencer said, from a list of 81 possible names written on slips of paper. The three band members picked their favorites, and out of them all, Revolution Heroes was the only one they all liked.

While the name might be a bit epic for a trio that plays the blues, Spencer said he’s fine with it.

With a set list that includes the standards “Boom Boom Boom,” “Born in Chicago,” and “Some Day Baby,” the

Prince White

The band played its second public show on Dec. 10 at Chenoa Farm in Avondale.

band is ready to delve into a bottomless catalog of songs that can still grab an audience of any age.

“The actual idea for this band started about three years ago,” Spencer said.

“Prince White and I got together and then I ran into Bucky one day and asked if he’d like to do some blues with us, and he said, ‘Sure.’

He’s a fantastic harmonica player. We all three sing,” Spencer said. “We have a fan base now from back in 1982 and 1983 that came to see us then. I’ll have my grandkids here today, and there’s a 73-year-old woman who’s going to come today who went to every place we played back then.”

While the band is currently seeking a drummer who is sensitive to the blues, the trio format works just fine. At noon on Saturday, the three kicked into their first song, Lazy Lester’s “Sugar Coated Love,” with the kind of rootsy groove that overcame the wind chill. Picture the band in a dark club, and it would fit everyone’s idea of what an authentic blues band should be.

The 90-minute set was sturdy and powerful, and Queppet’s harmonica playing was commanding.

The decades of musical experience between the

Photos by John Chambless

The Revolution Heroes: Larry Spencer (seated), Prince White (left) and Bucky Queppet (right).

three members showed clearly, with a rock-steady assurance.

“I’m writing songs for us.

We have aspirations to not be just a cover band,” Spencer said. “We want to record and get some shows lined up for the coming year. We want to do festivals, like the Wilmington Blues Festival, if we can get in there. There’s a Lancaster Roots and Blues Festival, too. We’d like to

Bucky Queppet

get into the Hilltop Inn, too. We’ve been going on Saturday nights to check out the competition there,” he added with a grin. “This is just the beginning for us.”

For more information, visit www.revolutionheroes. org, or email queppet3@ verizon.net.

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

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DENISE F. MILLER Denise F. Miller, 58, of Lincoln University, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 5 in her home, after a long battle with cancer.

Denise was born in 1958 and grew up in Kennett Square, a daughter of a Kennett Square mushroom grower and her mother who hailed from Naples, Italy. She graduated from Kennett High School in 1975 and went on to hold many jobs, one of which was her 33 years spent working at Unionville Chadds-Ford School District. In that time, she met and married the love of her life, John Miller, whom she shared 35 years of happy marriage and two children, Cassandra and Seana. Denise enjoyed spending time with her family, weaving baskets, music, painting, her faith, the beach and her beloved fur babies. She also enjoyed cooking and baking with her treasured mother-in-law, Katherine.

She is survived by her husband, John Miller; and her daughters Cassandra Neill and her husband Spencer Neill, and Seana Miller and her partner, Sean Henry; as well as her sisters Anna D. Cline, Maria D. Hamilton and her husband Warner Hamilton; and her brother Louis F. DiBartolomeo, Jr. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Irache DiBartolomeo; her father, Louis DiBartolomeo; and her sisters, Delores A. DiBartolomeo, Nancy L. Taylor and Elvera “Vera” Taylor.

A funeral was held Dec. 13. Burial was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

WILLIAM E. JARRETT William Edwin Jarrett, formerly of Oxford, passed away on Dec. 5 at Brandywine Hall in West Chester. He was 86 years old.

Born in Turbotville, Pa., he was the son of the late Fred Jarrett and the late Cleora Phillips Jarrett. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged. In his working career, he was the former CFO of Sun Ship. Years earlier, Bill worked for Pennsylvania

Ship and Metro Machine Corporation.

He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores Ann Foresman Jarrett, who died in 2011; father of Douglas William Jarrett, Amy Jarrett Burke, the late Beth Ann Jarrett DeVitis and Meg Jarrett LaSpina; grandfather of Nicholas Paul DeFeo, Alexandra Flora DeFeo, Anthony William LaSpina, Krista Anna LaSpina; great-grandfather of Michah Alexander Toles; brother of Earle Jarrett, the late Richard Jarrett, Robert Jarrett, Barbara Jarrett, Paul Jarrett, Cathleen Jarrett McCowan and Charles Jarrett.

A funeral service was held Dec. 8. Burial with Air Force military honors was in Edgewood Memorial Park.

Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org/donate).

ROBERT W. HAUBERT Robert W. Haubert of Kennett Square, formerly of Clarks Green, Pa., passed away after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Dec. 6 at the age of 80.

Born and raised in the Parkchester section of the Bronx, N.Y., he was the son of the late Agnes and William Haubert. Bob graduated from Saint Simon Stock High School, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for 10 years. Bob was a beer salesman, beer sales manager and ultimately a beer sales consultant with the F.&M. Schaefer Brewing Company, the Stroh Brewery Company and the Banko Beverage Company. He loved spending time with his family and friends and always enjoyed a party, especially when there were a few Irish songs to be sung.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Veronica; his sister Susan M. Haubert; his brother William J. Haubert and wife Jane B. Haubert; his son James M. Haubert and wife Susan Nickel; his daughter Katherine E. Heuring and husband Kevin Heuring; his son William J. Haubert and wife Noreen C. Haubert; grandchildren Connor, Graham, Patrick and Brendan Haubert; and many other friends and family.

A mass of Christian burial was held Dec. 17. Burial with U.S.M.C. honors was in St. Patrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease Research (www.michaeljfox.org) or the charity of your choice.

Dec. 17 Live Nativity West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) opens its Live Nativity

scene on Dec. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitors will be immersed in the scene of Christ’s humble beginnings with costumed performers and live animals. Visitors

HEDWIG JANKOWSKI MASCIANTONIO Hedwig Jankowski Masciantonio, 94, of Chadds Ford, died on Dec. 4 at Pocopson Home in West Chester.

She was the wife of the late John P. Masciantonio, who died in 2001, and with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of the late John and the late Martha (Gawinska) Jankowski. Hedy devoted untiring love and energy to the care and upbringing of her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Cross and her husband Robert of Landenberg, and Marie Masciantonio of Glen Mills; her son, David Masciantonio of Hamburg, Pa.; and four grandchildren, Emily Link and her husband Philip of Wilmington, Anthony Cross of Columbia, Md., and Anna and Elizabeth Masciantonio, both of Glen Mills.

Hedy lived a life of unwavering faith and selfless service to God and church. She was one of the founding mothers of St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Chadds Ford, helping the parish grow from its earliest years into a flourishing spiritual community. Among her many parish activities, she was past president of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality.

A funeral was held Dec. 9. Interment was in All Saints Cemetery in Wilmington. Contributions in Hedy’s memory may be made to Special Olympics Delaware, 619 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19716. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www. griecocares.com.

JEANE WILSON STANLEY Jeane Wilson Stanley, 93, died on Dec. 6 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, where she had lived since 2000.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert K. Stanley; and parents, Howard and Mamie Wilson of Charlotte, N.C.; and sister, Shirley Hasty of WinstonSalem, N.C. She is survived by her sister, Midgie Brawley; brother, Mickey Wilson of Charlotte, N.C.; and brother, Buddy Wilson of Simpsonville, N.C.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Burial will be in Charlotte, N.C. at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

can warm up inside the church with members of the church, festive music, home-baked goodies, and cups of hot chocolate. For more information, call 610869-9334 or visit www. westgroveumc.org.

Dec. 18 ‘Messiah Christmas Suite’ The Brandywine Baptist Church (1463 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford) hosts a holiday celebration on Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. The program features “The Messiah Christmas Suite” with audience participation, along with lessons and carols. The historic church will celebrate its 325th year in 2017. The whole community is welcome to

Alleluia Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm.

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Dec. 21 Joseph’s People meeting The monthly Joseph’s People meeting for the unemployed/ underemployed will be Dec. 21 at 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Life Center (lower level) of ABVM’s Church (300 State Rd., West Grove). Ashley Eckert will discuss job search techniques and organizing employment networks during the holiday season.

Visit www.josephspeople. org.

Dec. 24-25 Christmas at Avondale Presbyerian All are invited to celebrate Christmas Eve with two worship services at Avondale Presbyterian Church (420 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale). Worship at 5:30 p.m. will feature a drama led by the church youth. At 8:30 p.m., share in a traditional candlelight service as the Christmas story is retold through scripture and carols.

On Dec. 25, Christmas morning, traditional worship will begin at 9:15 a.m. My Special Worship Service, from 11 to 11:30 a.m., is for everyone of all abilities and their supporters. This will be a time of carols and Bible stories. Call 610-268-2919 or visit www.avondalepc. org.

To submit items to the Church Calendar, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com. There is no charge. Information should be received at least two weeks before the event.

Not every submission can be included. Please include the address and contact information for the church in your submission.

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LEGALS ESTATE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration in the Estate of Frank A. Bedford, IV, Deceased, late of late of Phoenixville, PA. have been granted to the undersigned.

All persons having claims or demands against the said Estate to make known the same, all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment immediately, without delay to Henry J. Schireson, Esq., Bedford & Schireson, 333 E. Lancaster Ave., Suite 200, Wynnewood, PA 19096, Bedford & Schireson 333 E. Lancaster Ave. Suite 200 Wynnewood, PA 19096 11p-30-3t

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LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on the Estate of Clark Gibbs. Also Known As: Clark Moosie Gibbs, Late of Coatesville, PA, Deceased,_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 Marianne Gibbs Terry, Administratrix, 60 Oakbrook Court, Birdsboro, PA 19508 ATTORNEY: Randy H. Kaplan, Esquire, 610 Old York Road, Suite 200, Jenkintown, PA 19046 Phone #: 215-576-8870 12p-7-3t

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ESTATE OF SUSAN H. CARROLL, DECEASED. Late of the Township of Londonderry, 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 JOHN F. CARROLL, JR., EXECUTOR, c/o Louis N. Teti, Esq., 17 W. Miner St., West Chester, PA 19382, Or to his Attorney: LOUIS N. TETI MacELREE HARVEY, LTD. 17 W. Miner St. West Chester, PA 19382 12p-7-3t

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Estate of Lacy David Barker, also known as L. David Barker, late of (West Nottingham Township, Chester County), PA. Deceased, Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Lacy David Barker,having been granted to the undersigned. All persons having claims or demands against the said Estate or the decedent are requested to make known the same, all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment immediately, without delay to Alvin B. Barker-Co-Administrator Rebecca S. Miner, Co-Administrator C/O Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire 208 E. Locust Street P.O. Box 381 Oxford, PA 19363 12p-14-3t

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The Elk Township Board of Supervisors will hold its 2017 Final Budget Adoption Meeting on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Elk Township Building, 952 Chesterville Road, Lewisville, PA 19351. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aide, service or other accommodations to participate in this meeting, Please contact Terri Kukoda at 610-255-0634 to discuss how Elk Township may best accommodate your needs.

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Help Wanted RN’s/LPN’s needed PT in West Chester 7am-7pm e/o weekend Please send resume to lifelinehh@hotmail.com

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Compass Appraisal Inc., hereby gives notice that articles of incorporation will be filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, approved December 21, 1988, P.L. 1444, No. 177, effective October 1, 1989, as amended. The purpose for which the corporation is to be organized is for Real Estate Appraisal Services.

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NOTICE

The Elk Township Board of Supervisors will hold their 2017 Reorganization Meeting on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Elk Township Building, 952 Chesterville Road, Lewisville, PA 19351. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aide, service or other accommodations to participate in this meeting, Please contact Terri Kukoda at 610-255-0634 to discuss how Elk Township may best accommodate your needs.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016

SERIAL BURGLAR ARRESTED Pennsylvania State Police Avondale announced last week that they have made an arrest in 12 burglaries that have occurred throughout the region since August.

Germon Soto-Moreno has been arrested in connection with eight burglaries within Pennsylvania State Police jurisdiction, and four in the New Garden Township Police jurisdiction.

Burglaries have occurred in Penn Township, London Grove Township, East Nottingham Township, New Garden Township and Londonderry Township.

After a three-month police investigation, SotoMoreno was charged with 12 burglaries and one attempted burglary. He is in Chester County Prison on $100,000 bail that he is unable to post.

RETAIL THEFT On Dec. 4, New Garden Township Police responded to a business in the 300 block of Scarlett Road after Nichole Kennedy, 42, of Kennett Square, had attempted to take an item from the business but was stopped by an employee.

She then left, pushing a shopping cart containing other items. Police found Kennedy and she had no receipts for the items in the cart, which were valued at about $300. They had been taken from two businesses in New Garden. She was arrested and held for arraignment due to past

convictions for retail theft. She was released on $10,000 unsecured bail.

TRUCK VANDALIZED Sometime between Nov. 22 and 30, a tire was punctured and sugar was poured into the gas tank of a 1995 GMC dump truck parked on Parsons Road in Franklin Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. The damage was approximately $550.

WALMART THEFT An employee of the Walmart store in Oxford was arrested for stealing $2,483 in cash from the store between Oct. 21 and Dec. 2. Pennsylvania State Police Avondale said that Tyreal Andre Gross, 20, of New Castle, Del., was charged with the theft.

PICNIC TABLE BURNED On Nov. 26, just before 3 p.m., someone tried to light a picnic table on fire at the Nottingham

County Park, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022.

DUI At a sobriety checkpoint operated by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale on Nov. 26 at 1:59 a.m., Alexandria Nancy Haegle, 27, of West Chester, was stopped on Route 1 in Kennett Township and arrested for DUI, according to police.

Henry Albert Wilks, 22, of Landenberg, was pulled over by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale on Dec. 3 at 3:05 a.m. for traffic violations and was found to be DUI. Armando Ramiro Arellano, of West Nottingham Township, was arrested for DUI after a traffic stop on GapNewport Pike on Dec. 9 at 11:11 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

Avon Grove School District introduces Gold Card Club for senior citizens

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Avon Grove School District has introduced the Gold Card Club for people who reside in the school district and are at least 62 years of age. The club offers senior citizens an opportunity to enjoy programs and events, including free admission to all plays, musicals, and concerts that are not fundraisers or events sponsored by organizations like the Home and School Association or Band Boosters. Individual organizations connected to the school district may also accept Avon Grove Gold Cards for events and programs. The

membership benefits also include free admission to regular season athletic events.

“The Gold Card Club is one way that Avon Grove School District recognizes and honors senior citizen members of the school community,” explained Tom Alexander, the district’s director of educational support services.

“By implementing this program, we hope to encourage an increased interaction between our schools and an important group of stakeholders — our senior citizens.

This program will also provide an opportunity for senior citizens to get involved with and see the inside of our schools.”

The Avon Grove Gold Card

becomes effective on the date of issue and is a lifetime membership. The card is only valid when the member is present and membership is not transferable.

The memberships can be obtained by downloading and completing a Gold Card Club application from the district website or picking up an application at the district office at 375 S. Jennersville Road in West Grove.

For more information about the Avon Grove Gold Card, call Cathy Santiago at 610869-2441 or send an email to csantiago@avongrove.org.

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

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