Chester County Press 01-18-17 Edition

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Oxford Borough Council votes to increase funding for fire, EMS services

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

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Oxford girls’ basketball tops Unionville, 38-32 ...6A

Oxford Borough Council formally decided to increase the funding for fire, ambulance, and EMS services at its Jan. 16 meeting. The funding levels had been topics of considerable discussion during the last few weeks.

Council member Gary Tozzo, who serves on the borough’s Finance Committee, explained that the borough council was authorizing funding of more than $53,000 for Union Fire

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Company No. 1 of Oxford and more than $22,000 for the ambulance division.

Additionally, the borough will be providing slightly more than $8,000 for the Southern Chester County EMS, which provides advanced life support services for a coverage area that includes 18 municipalities throughout southern Chester County.

Last month, as Oxford officials were finalizing the budget for 2017, borough council decided to fund less to the fire company and the Continued on Page 3A

Capacity crowd helps usher in new regional police department

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Fleece quilts for hospitalized children were made at the Unionville Elementary School, as part of a day of commitment to the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Meanwhile, in Kennett Square, two members of Cub Scout Pack 136 salute the American flag during the Star Spangled Banner, which was performed at the start of the 16th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY of the Greater Kennett Area breakfast event. For more photos and stories, see Page 1B.

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Brody Busam holds the Bible during swearing-in ceremonies for his father, Officer Justin Busam.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer If the last two years served as the time needed to launch the new Southern Chester County Regional Police Department and Jan. 1 became the department’s first day of operations, then the events that took place on Jan. 12 served as the depart-

ment’s official coronation.

Before an audience of more than 250 people – made up of lawmakers, dignitaries, friends, family and fellow law enforcement officers – the department’s inauguration ceremony was a celebration highlighted by recognitions and messages that served as an hour-long Continued on Page 2A

The resignation of Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board member Michael Rock at the board’s Jan. 9 meeting has left a vacancy on the board that the district is seeking to fill.

Applications are welcome from prospective members to represent Region B (Newlin, Pocopson and Birmingham townships) on the board. The position will run through Dec. 4, 2017.

The board will meet to interview applicants at a

Eight-year-old golfer heading to Drive, Chip & Putt finals at Augusta National

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Trevor Sikorski, a thirdgrader at the Avon Grove Intermediate School, will be one of 80 golfers from all across the country who will be competing in the finals of the Drive, Chip & Putt Tournament in April. The national finals take place at the prestigious Augusta National

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Rock’s resignation at the board meeting on Jan. 9 sprang from his dissatisfaction with the pace of response from the board and administration about incidents of ethnic intimidation of some students in the district.

“I remain stunned and dumbfounded by our continuing unwillingness to honor the heartfelt requests from several of our minority parents who asked us, following the [presidential] Continued on Page 3A

Two resign as New Year’s blessing

By Uncle Irvin Area residents received unexpected New Year’s gifts with the resignation of London Grove supervisor Raymond W. Shoen and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board member Michael Rock, both misfits.

Schoen, who was elected in 2016, attended few meetings and was arrested in February 2016 by the Birmingham Township Police for the triple count of criminal trespassing, theft, and receiving stolen property, for allegedly stealing firearms from a Birmingham Township home in December 2015.

It appears that the unsuspecting owner of the guns hired Schoen as a pet sitter and gave him a key to the house. Schoen was later identified by a gun shop

Golf Club, the home of the Masters Golf Tournament, just a few days before Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and other top golfers in the world will be competing for the cherished green jacket.

Trevor is understandably excited about the opportunity to play on one of the most prestigious golf Continued on Page 3A

public meeting on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m., and make the appointment at a public meeting on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at the District Office (740 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square).

Applications are due by noon on Jan. 20 at the District Office. Application materials are available at www.ucfsd.org, by calling 610-347-0970, ext. 3315, or by picking up materials at the District Office on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Completed applications may be emailed to lleipold@

Trevor Sikorski

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good luck letter to a department that has become Chester County’s first regional police unit.

The event was a well-choreographed celebration from its start, as every officer filed into the gymnasium in single file, dressed in the department’s new uniforms, followed by the presentation of colors by Chester County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard.

In a brief address, New Garden Township Supervisor Randy Geouque – who serves on the Regional Police Commission along with fellow supervisor Steve Allaband and West Grove Mayor Stephen Black – said that the benefits of regional policing include continued delivery of high-quality public safety services; the ability to attract and retain highly qualified individuals; career advancement opportunities; proactive community outreach programs; and more stable costs.

“The need for quality public safety organizations is at an all-time high,” Geouque said. “Even as West Grove and New Garden Township have grown, so has our need for governmental services, specifically that of public safety. Just in the past couple of years, New Garden has grown to the point where we needed 24-hour policing, and West Grove has considered 24-hour policing, as well. The cost of maintaining a quality public safety organization continues to increase each year, to the point where it is the biggest expense for most municipalities, and most difficult to manage.”

Magisterial Judge Matthew Seavey then swore in 19 officers, each of whom received their official departmental pin from the person of their choice.

Those sworn in included officers Justin F. Busam, Matthew T. Cordone, Eric S. Shallis, Joseph Fetko, Christoper Connelly, Richard N. Townsend, Stephen M. Madonna, Benjamin Brown, Jeremy A. O’Neill and Ryan Kushner; as well as first class officers Justin T. Fonock, Jason L. Ward, Mario M. Raimato, Jr., Joseph Cooper and Gerard Lindenlauf.

In addition, officers John M. Gibson, II and Joseph

P. Versagli, III were sworn in as corporals; Joseph F. Greenwalt was promoted to the office of sergeant; while Michael King and Gerald Simpson were sworn in as the department’s deputy chief of police and police chief, respectively.

Special proclamations were awarded to the West Grove Borough Council, the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors, Capt.

Michael A. Terranova and Hogan, for their contributions to the new department.

Chester County Commissioner Michele Kichline and State Sen. Andy Dinniman also made presentations to the department.

“As everyone is running from the scene, there are some people who are running to the scene, and that’s our emergency responders, our police, our firefighters,” Dinniman said. “We should thank God that we have people like these who are willing to protect us, who are willing to put their lives on the line. When we see the families come up here to wish them well and pin those badges on them, it means that each and every one of us in the community needs to be supportive of the men and women who protect us, 24-7.”

In his keynote address, Chester County District Attorney Thomas P. Hogan said that the initiative that began the regional department was developed by persistence, common sense and courage.

“You don’t want to be the first,” Hogan said. “You want to be the second or the third. You want someone else to do the hard stuff, to take the bumps and the bruises, to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, because that’s what happens to the first.

“But somebody has to be the first. Somebody must do that job.”

In addition to crediting the leadership of Simpson, King and Greenwalt, Hogan also praised the West Grove Borough Council and the New Garden Township Supervisors for supporting the regional force, in order to protect the citizens of the region.

“Just by the people who are gathered here tonight, it is so evident that the Southern Chester County Police Department has the

Colors were presented by the County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard.

courage to be first, and to succeed,” Hogan said.

“Southern Chester County Regional Police Department and the people who are protected by them, the eyes of Chester County are upon you. You have the common sense, the persistence and the courage to be first, and to succeed.”

The recipient of the largest applause of the evening – as well as the most accolades – was Simpson, whom many point to as the tireless architect of the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department, who continued to press for a regional unit even after several other municipalities in the area balked at joining.

After being pinned by his son, New Castle County Officer Kyle L. Simpson, Simpson received a surprise tribute – an Eagle-shaped gold statuette, presented to him by Gibson and Greenwalt.

“We would like to take a moment to pay tribute to Chief Simpson’s hard work throughout the process of making all of this possible,” Greenwalt said. “In my opinion, every good leader wants to know that his men stand behind him. I can tell you, Chief, ‘Yes, we do.’ We want to let you know that we are equally committed to the success of this newly formed department.”

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A bugle-led procession ushered in the new Southern Chester Regional Police Department during ceremonies on Jan. 12.

Garden Township that forecasted that regional policing in the area “would happen sooner or later,” Simpson praised elected officials for their willingness to protect their citizens.

“To the elected officials who supported this effort, you should feel proud of your accomplishment,” he said. “You acted with courage by buying into a solution and a belief that

your two communities -- for your residents -- are better together than apart.”

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

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manager for attempting to sell the firearms. Schoen is awaiting trial. London Grove residents will not miss this alleged thief.

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will not miss school board member Michael Rock. Unlike Schoen, Dr. Rock is a college professor and an extreme know-it-all liberal who was always nitpicking his colleagues on trivia that usually is way off-target and redundant.

Willingness to serve the public is only beneficial if the elected person is worthy and has something to offer.

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

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election, to send a letter to everyone in our community condemning in no uncertain terms the intimidation of our minority students, and offering our strongest commitment to support diversity and tolerance,” Rock said before resigning immediately.

Board president Victor Dupuis said that Rock should have formally submitted his concerns instead of resigning abruptly. Dupuis reiterated that the district has stated repeatedly that it is opposed to bullying or intimidation.

Sheppleman announces candidacy for Magisterial District Court

Stephen A. Sheppleman has announced his candidacy for the Magisterial District Court Judge for District 15-3-05.

Sheppleman will be on the ballot in the May 2017 primary election.

Sheppleman is a retired police officer with 20 years experience as a law enforcement officer. Sheppleman is a graduate of the Temple University Police Academy and has worked the Jenkintown To contact Staff Writer for Department John Chambless, email Police jchambless@chestercounty. (Montgomery County), Eddystone Police com.

Department (Delaware County), and Chester City (Delaware County).

During his long and successful career, Sheppleman has worked as a patrol officer, field training officer, plainclothes narcotics officer, SWAT member, sniper, and underwater recovery diver. Sheppleman has also completed the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts Magisterial District Court Judge Certification Program.

Sheppleman has worked with many federal, state,

and local law enforcement agencies. He has worked well with judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys on the local, state and federal level courts. Sheppleman is also involved with the youth community as a Division Director for the Avon Grove NFL Flag Football League.

Sheppleman’s overall experience in Law Enforcement, direct experience with all levels of the court systems, and his community interactions makes him uniquely qualified for this position.

Funding...

ough council members made it clear that they would take action at the first voting meeting of the new year to restore funding to the fire company, the ambulance division, and the Southern Chester County EMS. That was good news to Bob Hotchkiss, the CEO of Southern Chester County EMS, who attended the Jan. 9 meeting to explain how important the funding from the municipalities was to the day-to-day operations of the organization.

Southern Chester County EMS responds to approxi-

mately 3,000 calls each year, and Oxford Borough typically has the highest number of calls among the 18 municipalities.

After receiving additional information from fire company and ambulance division officials, borough council was in support of increasing the funding for 2017. The vote to do so was unanimous.

In other business at the Jan. 16 meeting, council amended the ordinance pertaining to motor vehicles and traffic that makes slight modifications to regulations for

angled parking in town, as well as other parking rules.

Council also wanted to remind residents that there is a two-hour limit on parking in a metered space. The twohour limit is in place because they want to encourage turnover for each parking space rather than allowing one car to occupy a parking space for an unlimited amount of time. Of particular concern are the residents who live above stores in the business district who might park in the limited number of spaces and would prevent customers from parking close to the

businesses that they want to visit.

Borough council approved an extension of the existing contract with consultants Stephen Krug and ECON Partners, who are assisting the borough with efforts to secure funding for the parking garage. The contract with Krug is for $12,000 and the contract with ECON Partners is for $18,000.

The contract extensions run through June of this year.

Borough council appointed Andrew Atkinson to serve on the Vacancy Board for a one-year term. The Vacancy

Board will only convene if the borough council is unable to fill a vacancy on council within 30 days.

Atkinson would join the remaining members of council on the Vacancy Board, which would then decide on the appointment.

Borough council’s next public meeting will take place on Monday, Feb. 6.

Committee meetings will also take place that same night.

be competing against other players ages seven through nine. There are 80 golfers from across the U.S. who qualified for the finals in all the various age groups.

Trevor is the only golfer from Pennsylvania or Maryland to earn a spot in this year’s finals. The youngsters competing in the finals will arrive early before the event. They get to stay in the hotel where some of the golfers stay, and they will also get to watch the professionals take a practice round before they leave. They will also get to putt on the 18th green just days before the Masters.

It’s a dream opportunity for anyone who likes golf.

Trevor credits his success in the Drive, Chip & Putt competition to lots and lots of practice—but practice on a golf course is something that he enjoys. He competes in U.S. Kids Golf events as well as Junior PGA League events, and he travels around the area

with his family to play golf.

Paul said that the Junior PGA League and U.S. Kids Golf do an excellent job of helping the young golfers develop their skills.

Trevor has a well-rounded game, which helped him succeed in the Drive, Chip & Putt competition. He said that he thinks his biggest strength might be hitting with irons. He regularly drives the ball 175 yards .

But his mother, Jodie, pointed out that he is also very skilled at chipping.

She explained that during the Drive, Chip & Putt competition, players must hit three chip shots, and they earn points based on how close they are to the pin. For the driving component, they must hit for distance while staying within a certain

width. For the putting, the players putted the ball from three different distances and earned points for getting the ball closest to the hole.

Jodie said that Trevor and Tyler are competitive with each other when they are playing sports—as brothers tend to be—but other parents have also commented on how well Tyler and Trevor work with one another, and help each other. She is very proud of that.

Trevor enjoys watching professionals play golf, especially Dustin Johnson.

One of his favorite golf memories is attending two days of the U.S. Open at Oakmont and Johnson won the tournament.

Trevor’s favorite course locally is the Moccasin

Run Golf Course in Atglen, where he receives golf instruction from Rodney King. Paul said that Moccasin Run Golf Course does an excellent job of providing a safe environment for the youngsters to learn golf. They make it affordable, too. He has also worked with, and has been helped by, Tim Brown, a coach at the Wyncote Golf Club.

When Trevor’s not playing golf, he likes to play ice hockey and football, and he

enjoys mountain biking.

The 2017 Drive, Chip & Putt finals will be broadcast on the Golf Channel on April 2, the Sunday before the Masters Golf Tournament begins.

For more information about the Drive, Chip and Putt competition or to register for the 2018 competition, visit www.drivechipandputt.com.

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ambulance division than had been requested, and to eliminate funding for Southern Chester County EMS. The cuts were made in an effort to reduce expenditures and balance the budget without a tax increase.

However, almost immediate feedback from fire company and ambulance officials, as well as from concerned residents in the community, convinced borough council to reconsider the funding cuts.

At the Jan. 9 meeting, bor-

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courses in the world.

“I can’t wait. It’s going to be a lot of fun,” he said.

Trevor qualified for a spot in the national finals with a second place finish in the local qualifier tournament at the White Clay Creek Country Club in Delaware, and a first place finish in sub-regionals at the ACE Club near Philadelphia and another first place performance in the regionals at Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey. Those qualifiers took place throughout the summer and fall of 2016.

Trevor was encouraged to enter the Drive, Chip & Putt competition by his father, Paul, who introduced Trevor and his older brother, Tyler, to the sport.

Paul said that Trevor is always looking for an opportunity to play nine or, better yet, eighteen holes of his favorite sport.

“His famous line is, ‘Can we sneak in a quick nine?’”

Paul explained with a chuckle.

“Trevor is very devoted to the sport,” his mother, Jodie, added. “He loves golf and he works hard at it.”

The Drive, Chip & Putt Tournament is a free junior golf development competition that focuses on the three fundamental skills of golf. The competition was started three years ago as a way to inspire the next generation of golfers to take up the sport. At the national finals, Trevor will

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If you want help there is a program for you. Chester County Government Center hosts the Pro Act Family Education Program, Weds 7 -9 in West Chester, starting Jan 4th. Staffed by trained volunteers, this free and confidential program can help your family deal with addiction. Learn how to help yourself and advocate for your loved one. Sponsored by PRO ACT. Please call the Council of SouthEast Pennsylvania at 1-800-221-6333 to register.

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New Garden home receives special designation

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer New Garden Township residents Ellen and William Marsden, owners of an historic farmstead home and property off of Newark Road, received the prestigious Century Farm designation from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, on Jan. 13.

The Department of Agriculture recognizes Pennsylvania families who have been farming the same land for 100 and 200 years, through the Century and Bicentennial farm programs. A Century Farm in Pennsylvania must be owned by the same family for at least 100 years, and must include at least 10 acres, or gross more than $10,000 annually in agriculture sales.

The farmstead’s history can be traced back to 1714, when Irish Quaker John Miller received a patent for 1,013 acres from William Penn, Jr. This land stretched approximately from present day Newark Road at New Garden to the White Clay Creek in London Grove Township.

In his will, Miller directed that the land be divided among his three sons, Joseph, William and James. To James went the southeastern third, on the

corner of which was land set aside for New Garden Friends Meeting House.

In 1810, Ellis Allen bought 90 acres from James Miller, Jr.’s estate, and in1824, Allen sold 29 acres of land to Lydia Eldridge. This almost rectangular tract was south of the GapNewport Pike (Rt. 41) and extended from Allen’s western boundary, east to the land of Thomas Lamborn, which is now New Garden Park. In that same year, 1824, Allen built a four-room stone house and added a brick addition in 1840.

After being owned by several owners for the next 75 years, the 56-acre farm, plus the one-acre tract, was sold for $9,000 to Charles G. Jones, greatgrandfather of Ellen Jones Marsden, in 1914. For the next 18 years, Charles and Maluan Pownall Jones and their two sons, Gordon and Roy, farmed the land they called Crestfield Farm. In 1921, Charles and Maluan purchased an 18 acre farmstead adjoining the south and east boundaries of the original farm enlarging it to approximately 75 acres. Charles Jones died in 1932, and shortly after, in 1933, Maluan sold four acres and the house with frontage on Gap Newport Pike. These four acres had

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Pownall Jones stands in front of the New Garden Township home he grew up in, now occupied by his daughter and her family as a farmstead, which was recently given a Century Award designation by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

been part of the 18-acre tract they had purchased in 1921. In 1934, she deeded 5.7 acres in the northeast corner of the original parcel with frontage on New Garden Road to their son, Roy Jones.

The remaining 65-acre farm was left to their son and his wife, Gordon P. and Katherine Yocum Jones. By two separate deeds in 1988, the couple gave their granddaughter, Ellen Jones Marsden and her husband, William J. Marsden, Jr. the house and three-and-a-half acres around it. The remaining 60 acres were willed to their son G. Pownall Jones, who acquired the farm in 1988.

Between 1998 and 2003, in a series of gifts, G. Pownall Jones and his

wife, Margaret, passed the ownership of all the remaining farm land to the Marsdens. The remaining 65-acre farm was (willed) to their son and his wife, Gordon P. and Katherine Y. Jones. They in turn, willed the house and surrounding three-and-a -half acres to their granddaughter, Ellen Jones Marsden and her husband, William J. Marsden, Jr. The Marsden children, Benjamin, Margaret, and Emma, are the fifth consecutive generation of their mother’s family to own and live on Crestfield farm. They are also the nine times greatgrandchildren of John Miller who held the 1714 Penn Patent for this land.

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

SUV crashes into Martin Appliance showroom A Jeep Cherokee plowed through the front of the Martin Appliance showroom on Jan. 10, damaging more than 20 appliances while doing so. The accident occurred at approximately 2:15 in the afternoon as the out-of-control vehicle crashed through the front window of the store at 2318 Beaver Valley Pike in Providence Township and traveled into the store’s kitchen showroom. No one was injured in the accident.

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fire department and the store employees started the clean up effort immediately. According to reports, the driver of the SUV is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, and that may have contributed to the crash.

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Kennett/Unionville area attorney Jane Donze has declared her candidacy for Magisterial District Judge for court #15-3-04 – the seat vacated by Hon. Daniel Maisano The Magisterial District Court holds preliminary hearings in all felony and misdemeanor cases brought by law enforcement; adjudicates summary criminal cases and traffic citations; hears and decides civil cases with a value up to $12,000; and hears emergency protection from abuse cases when the county court is not in session.

Mrs. Donze cited her more than 25 years of experience as a practicing attorney -- both as a prosecutor and defender in the criminal justice system – as

an asset for the position, as well as her extensive experience as a civil litigator on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants and in family law cases as qualifying her for this position.

A resident of East Marlborough Township, Donze has been a resident of the area for 23 years, and her sons Conor and Owen are graduates of Unionville High School.

For the past 19 years, she has owned a law firm in the Willowdale Town Center in East Marlborough, and for the last 17 years, with her husband and law partner, George Donze, Esq., trading as Donze and Donze.

“As an attorney, wife, mother, business owner and longtime resident of our community, I bring

a unique set of qualifications to the position of Magisterial District Judge,” she said. “My passion for and interest in the administration of justice began at an early age.

My favorite aunt and lifelong mentor was a judge.

She inspired me to join the legal profession and instilled in me an abiding respect for the awesome responsibility that comes with being a judge. I am immensely proud of and care deeply about our community and its people.”

Donze is especially proud of her work prosecuting “deadbeat” dads and moms for non- payment of child support, which resulted in the return of substantial sums of money to the PA Department of Public

Assistance, and her work with juveniles who were dealing with the criminal justice system for the first time.

She currently serves on the East Marlborough Township Planning Commission and has served in numerous volunteer organizations including La Communidad Hispana and the United Way of southern Chester County.

“I believe my 25+ years of experience as a criminal and civil trial attorney would be an asset in this position,” Donze said. “If elected, I will serve full time as judge and no longer practice as an attorney.

Courtesy photo It would be an honor to Kennett/Unionville area attorney Jane Donze has serve the people of our declared her candidacy for Magisterial District Judge, district as Judge.” the seat vacated by Hon. Daniel Maisano, who retired.

‘A History Harvest’ at Penn Township Search your attics and closets for old photos, clipping, or any artifact about Penn Township history! The Township is asking community members to share these historical items by bringing them to the Penn Township “History Harvest” on January 28th from 10 to 3. The Penn Township Historical Commission members and Township Staff will

be available to photograph and/or scan these items and then return them to the owner unless they wish to donate the item. Oral histories will also be taken on each item or scheduled for a later date.

This collection will become part of a display of Penn Township history that will be prepared for the Bicentennial Celebration of Penn Township in 2019.

Tentative plans are for a “Penn Township History” Display in the Red Rose Inn upon the completion of its rehabilitation.

The Historical Commission has already received items from the John Ewing Collection which include many photographs, newspaper clippings and advertisements of early businesses, and artifacts.

The Commission is looking for items that would include anything about Penn Township’s past relating to business, agriculture, education, government, religion, local culture, early residents, music, military and transportation. These can be in the form of letters, photographs, pamphlets, records, memorabilia, art, textiles, signage, or any artifact or object. Do

you have anything relating to the early days of the railroad, businesses in Kelton, Elkview or Jennersville?

Letters about life in Penn Township are welcome as well as early photographs of people and places within the Township. Do you have pho-

tos of an event held at the Red Rose Inn long ago? Old school papers and photos are welcome in addition to the notes of community events and happenings.

If you have any questions, please call the Township building at 610 869-9620.

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Oxford 38, Unionville 32

A relentless defense propels Oxford to victory

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Let the record show that Oxford’s players—Madeline Williams and Grace Hennessey and Hannah D’Aquanno and Anna Hampshire and Miranda Porretta and Emily Shallow and Jaime Herrin—scored 38 points against Unionville’s tough, hustling defense when the two teams tangled on Oxford’s homecourt on Jan. 12.

But the reason that Oxford walked away with a 38-32 win at night’s end wasn’t the offense, but the team’s tenacious and tireless defense.

Oxford contested passes, worked hard to grab rebounds, and swarmed around anyone getting close to the basket. In the game’s final moments, with the outcome still hanging in the balance, Oxford’s defense forced their opponents into three critical turnovers.

“We made a lot of key stops,” explained Oxford guard Madeline Williams.

“We all try to focus on our defense.”

It was clear from the very start that this game, with its fast pace and the stellar defensive play by both teams, was going to be one that a basketball purist could appreciate. It was difficult for a player from either team to get a good, unobstructed look at the basket. Strong work on the offensive boards by forward Maddie Shanahan led to a basket by her teammate, Grace Schrof, who was also fouled on the play. Schrof hit the free throw to give Unionville an early 9-5 lead.

A few minutes later, Unionville forward Sarah Covert attempted to drive to the hoop along the baseline, but found Herrin and Hampshire in her path.

Unionville was eventually called for traveling, giving the ball to Oxford.

Oxford wasn’t being presented with many good scoring opportunities, either.

At one point, Porretta, a leading scorer for Oxford, made a beautiful move to maneuver between and around three Unionville defenders on her way to the basket, but the shot just wouldn’t drop. At

Photo by Steven Hoffman

Oxford head coach Brian Urig talks to his team during a timeout late in the game.

the end of the first quarter, Unionville held a 12-10 lead.

Oxford’s defense really clamped down in the second quarter, surrendering just one point—on a free throw

by Shanahan—as the team claimed the lead. Williams made a nice pass to Shallow on a fast-break for one score.

Williams also made two free throws and closed out the second quarter with a nice move to the hoop for another basket. Oxford held a 16-13 lead at that point.

Unionville worked hard and created some scoring opportunities in the third quarter. Olivia Budow hit a short jumper. Sam Ciccarelli, a sophomore who was turning in a fine defensive effort, made a nice move to the hoop for one basket and hit one of two free throws later on in the third. Shanahan continued to be a force inside, grabbing an offensive rebound and scoring a basket as Unionville cut Oxford’s lead to 21-20.

The third quarter ended, appropriately enough, with players from each team scrambling desperately for a loose ball and the referee signaling a jump ball. With eight minutes left in the contest, it was anyone’s game.

Sophia Detwiler gave Unionville the lead, 22-21, with a short jumper from the top of the key to start the fourth quarter.

Shallow connected on a three-pointer from the left corner for Oxford, but moments later Shanahan buried a three-pointer in response.

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continued to focus in on containing Porretta, but Oxford’s sophomore guard found ways to impact the game. On one Oxford possession, she worked her way to the free throw line and hit both free throws. Porretta then came up with a steal and made a strong move to the hoop to end up at the charity stripe again. This time, she made one of two free throws, giving Oxford a 29-25 lead.

A three-pointer by Schrof cut Oxford’s lead to 29-28, but Porretta ended up back on the free throw line and gave her team two more points.

Shanahan then cut the Oxford lead to 31-30 when she grabbed an offensive rebound and scored for Unionville.

As the game moved into its final minute, Oxford’s defense forced Unionville into a turnover. Oxford then put the ball in Williams’ hands. She was fouled and calmly stepped to the free throw line and hit both free throws to increase Oxford’s lead to 33-30.

After another Unionville turnover, Williams was back on the free throw line and pushed the lead to 34-30.

Detweiler scored a quick basket for Unionville, making it 34-32 with 28 seconds left to play, but they had to once again foul Williams. She made both free throws, and Oxford was up 36-32 with just 18 seconds to play.

On the next possession, Unionville got called for an offensive foul thanks to a good defensive play by D’ Aquanno. As Oxford took the ball, Unionville had to foul

Photo by Steven Hoffman

Oxford’s Madeline Williams is defensed closely by Unionville guard Sam Ciccarelli. Both teams played very strong defense.

quickly so Porretta ended up at the free throw line. She made both shots to extend Oxford’s lead to 38-32.

Any chance for an incredible comeback by Unionville faded when D’ Aquanno and her teammates made another good defensive play along the baseline to ensure the win.

Williams led all scorers with 11 points, including several clutch free throws.

“I wanted to hit them for my team,” Williams explained. “That was a big win for us.”

Shallow contributed 10 points for Oxford, while Porretta added 9 points.

Shanahan led Unionville scorers with 10 points, while Schrof scored 8 points and Detweiler added 7 points.

In the end, it was Oxford’s ability to play strong defense that made the difference.

“We work on defense a lot during practice,” explained Porretta, a sophomore.

“It really comes down to practice, honestly,” added Shallow of the team’s commitment to playing good

defense. “We knew when we needed to make the key plays, and we executed. We’re all working hard, and this is where we want to be.”

The team’s record now stands at 8-4 overall, and 5-0 in Ches-Mont League games.

Oxford head coach Brian Urig, who is in his first year back with this team, said that he’s pleased with the progress that his squad is making.

Urig explained that he and the coaching staff have been emphasizing the need to play good team defense to the players.

“We put a lot of time and effort on the defensive end of the court,” Urig said. “We’re trying to teach the girls, and to get them to believe that while your offense can come and go, good defense will always give you a chance to win a lot of games.”

Oxford’s record, as the 2016-2017 season moves to the home stretch, is certainly proof of that.

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

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Dedicated tax for fire, ambulance services is the right way to go

U-CF School Board president responds

Have you ever picked up a telephone and called 911 for an emergency? Have you ever called for assistance because a loved one needed medical attention immediately? Have you ever had to report a fire and wait for firefighters to come to the rescue?

Most people, at one time or another, have needed to make the call for help in an emergency situation. And in that moment that we make the call, we’re desperate for help. We need a prompt response.

That’s why it’s pretty easy for most people to agree that fire companies and ambulance divisions need to be adequately funded.

Oxford Borough Council has reversed its decision regarding funding for Union Fire Company No. 1 of Oxford, the Oxford ambulance division, and Southern Chester County EMS, and good for them for acting quickly to correct a flawed budgetary decision.

As borough council was discussing the fire and EMS funding situation at the January 9 meeting, at least one borough council member mentioned the possibility of establishing a dedicated tax that would be used to fund fire, ambulance, and EMS services. Some municipalities in Pennsylvania have a dedicated tax.

The rationale for a dedicated tax makes a lot of sense. Residents would know that the tax dollars that they are sending in would be used specifically for fire and EMS services. The reasons for an increase in the tax could be explained by fire company officials.

Ideally, each municipality that is served by the fire company in Oxford would provide its funding through a dedicated tax.

Fire companies and ambulance divisions are finding it more difficult to find volunteers who are willing to dedicate their free time to responding to fire and ambulance calls. Concerns about safety have resulted in much more mandatory training for the firefighters, and while that’s not a bad thing, it does reduce the pool of volunteers simply because of the additional time that is required—that’s additional time that the volunteers won’t be able to spend with their families and friends.

There’s already a movement toward needing to rely on paid staff to respond to fire and ambulance calls. When that happens, the costs for the fire and ambulance services increase dramatically. That appears to be what the future holds for fire and ambulance companies here in Southern Chester County.

Pennsylvania has an aging population. People are living longer. The need for fire and ambulance services isn’t likely to decline in any significant way in the future. A dedicated fire and ambulance tax would provide sustainable funding so that the fire and ambulance companies can provide the best services possible to the communities that they serve.

Letter to the Editor: As president of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District School Board, I am compelled to respond to the inaccurate and unfair characterizations made by School Board Member Dr. Rock, who resigned on Dec. 9.

Upon resigning, Dr. Rock shared with the Board a letter outlining his concerns.

I am troubled by and disappointed in Dr. Rock’s statements, as he is still refusing to share critical information with us.

In his final remarks as a Board Member, Dr. Rock charged that the district was “unwilling to offer our strongest commitment to support diversity and tolerance.” He further asserted that the superintendent told a minority parent that there is nothing the district can do to address their concerns in the absence of a specific and formal complaint that would be handled by our bullying policy.

These assertions are false.

All concerns brought to us by any member of our community, formally or informally, have been heard and addressed. The Board and Administration have not and will not tolerate harassment or intimidation of any kind, and the safety and well-being of each and every student and staff member is of paramount importance to all of us. Dr. Sanville and his administrative team have in place extensive and thorough anti-bullying and antiintimidation procedures, polices, and programs that have been used effectively in every school. We celebrate diversity throughout

our curriculum and additionally through special programs.

Furthermore, Dr. Sanville’s open-door policy – available to everyone in UCFSD (and used by many on a regular basis) – allows for open and honest conversations about anything going on in UCFSD. Easy access to the superintendent is a hallmark of UCFSD and gives Dr. Sanville a direct line to the entire community.

We have significant evidence that shows all our programs and processes are working. Our recent climate surveys show strongly that our students, parents and staff feel that our school communities have mutual respect for individual differences. A review of our actual discipline reports supports these climate survey opinions expressed by our community, that bullying and harassment is not pervasive in our school district. We are always concerned with our school climate and actively work to promote an environment of respect, inclusiveness, and collegiality.

I also understand that no system is perfect and that there is always room for improvement. We have not and will not tolerate harassment or intimidation of any kind, and all of us have said this repeatedly in many different venues and ways. I encourage anyone with concerns to contact our Superintendent and/or any administrator or School Board member. We will respect privacy, and we will proceed with compassion and integrity. What’s most troubling about Dr. Rock’s statement is that he claims to

have had conversations with residents who have experienced intimidation and harassment. We are obligated to investigate all cases of harassment. We have asked Dr. Rock repeatedly for the contact information of these residents, but he steadfastly refused to give that to us.

As an elected education official, Board members are required under Pennsylvania statute to come forward with these names so that we can work with these individuals in resolving any issues they may be facing. According to the Office of Civil Rights, “If harassment has occurred, a school must take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the harassment, eliminate any hostile environment, and prevent its recurrence.”

Dr. Rock’s brief tenure on the Board was marked by a primary focus of finding fault with administrators and some fellow Board members. Despite numerous one-on-one meetings with both Dr. Sanville and I, and requests for him to pursue agreed-upon Board initiatives in his capacity as Legislative Committee chair, he refused to refocus his energies on the actual duties of the Board. This pattern picked up pace, and when Dr. Rock did not get the responses he sought from the Board, he struck out to create a public situation he could use as proof of his assertions. There is no place on a School Board for someone whose personal agenda is to undermine the very Board and District he was elected to serve.

In an effort to find the silver lining here, we are going to look at UCFSD as a whole -- as individuals,

as parents, and as Board members -- to make sure that the policy of acceptance has permeated every building and every procedure -- and every student. There is always room for improvement and growth and I believe we are prepared to meet those challenges.

We have an open seat on the Board and seek qualified candidates to apply to fill the vacancy. The process, legal posting, and application are posted on the District website (www. ucfsd.org).

UCFSD stands firmly on the side of acceptance and support for everyone. I have complete confidence in Dr. Sanville, school administrators, faculty, staff, and volunteers. One has only to walk into any school on any day to see students and staff engaged in all kinds of educational activities that embrace the world as a whole. We recognize the changing nature of our community as new developments are built, homes are sold, and people age.

We embrace everyone who chooses to live in our district and know that they expect the very best public school education we can deliver.

We take that charge seriously as does Dr. Sanville and the entire team here in UCFSD. On behalf of the UCFSD School Board, I thank you for your partnership and continued support as we work together to continue to strengthen our school community and promote a peaceful, respectful and constructive environment.

Vic Dupuis, President U-CF School District Board of Directors

U-CF board member responds about resignation Letter to the Editor: I remained stunned and dumbfounded by our continuing unwillingness to honor the heartfelt requests from several of our minority parents who asked us, following the election, to send a letter to everyone in our community condemning in no uncertain terms intimidation of our minority students and offering our strongest commitment to support diversity and tolerance at the UCFSD. I was deeply disappointed to learn that our superintendent apparently told a minority parent that there is nothing the district can do to address their concerns in the absence of a specific and formal complaint that would be handled by our bullying policy. Actually, that is simply not true. We could do what many other school

districts did following the election, as did the superintendent at Radnor. That is, we could start by sending a letter to every member of our community similar to the one that the Radnor superintendent sent. I quote from the Radnor superintendent’s letter: “Dear RTSD Community, As you know, the results of last week’s election elicited a variety of emotions.

In light of recent disturbing news reports regarding harassment of certain groups of students at local and national colleges and secondary schools, it is important for you to know how Radnor Township School District strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all students and staff members in all buildings. First and foremost, the district and its schools will not tolerate any behavior or

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symbol that threatens or intimidates any of our students or staff members. No student or staff member should ever feel unsafe as a result of who they are or how they think.”

We could follow up the letter by doing what Radnor did, and take the steps to develop a diversity plan that includes training in diversity for all employees and all school board directors. Again I quote from the Radnor superintendent’s letter to the community: “One of the district’s core values is the belief that respecting and valuing diversity is essential for communities to survive. Last school year this belief was underscored with the launch of ‘RTSD Project Diversity,’ an initiative specifically focused on developing and executing a district-wide diversity/equity/inclusion plan and program. Among other activities, the project will include training for administrators, staff members, students, parents, School Board members and community leaders.”

We could do both, but we haven’t, and it doesn’t look like we will. Given this, it would have been more accurate to have said to that parent, “We could send a letter to every member of our community condemning intimidation and lauding our commitment to diversity, but we have decided not to. We could hold one or more

community meetings to discuss this topic, but we have decided not to. We could develop a community wide diversity plan that includes School Board members but we have decided not to.”

This outcome leads me to ask each of you a number of questions: What is it about the requests of these parents who are worried about the safety of their children in our schools that you don’t understand?

Have you no compassion for them or their concerns? Do you not have the common decency to comfort them in this difficult time for them? Are you unwilling to take just a few minor steps to comfort them because you have never felt the sting of discrimination?

I have felt that sting and let me tell you it hurts. It hurts because discrimination/intimidation based on ascriptive characteristics (such as the color of your skin, your religion or your social class) devalues one as a human being.

I had hoped to stay on the Board until the end of my term to continue this and other fights. At our last Board meeting, I made a number of recommendations regarding this issue and I was prepared to ask for up and down votes on each of them. I was also prepared to ask that we invite each of the principals from each of our schools to future

meetings to inform us (a) about what they and their school are doing to fight intimidation and promote diversity and tolerance; and (b) about what they and their school have done since the election to reassure our minority parents and protect our minority students.

Events of the past several weeks and months have led me to realize that this is a fruitless activity and so I have decided that: I cannot and will not serve on a Board that does not have the common decency to comfort our minority parents in these trying times, especially since it is so easy and simple to do.

There are times when it is important to stand up to racism and bigotry, even the quiet and unspoken kind that we are experiencing here, and say no. ... I don’t normally quote famous people, but I read a comment by one in an editorial by a very conservative editorial writer for the Washington Post named Jennifer Rubin. She was quoting what Meryl Streep said at the Golden Globes.

Ms. Streep said, ‘There was one performance this year that stunned me. It sank its hooks in my heart.

Not because it was good.

There was nothing good about it. But it was effective and it did its job. It made its intended audience laugh and show their teeth. It was that moment when the person asking to

sit in the most respected seat in our country imitated a disabled reporter, someone he outranked in privilege, power and the capacity to fight back. It kind of broke my heart when I saw it. And this instinct to humiliate, when it’s modeled by someone in the public platform, by someone powerful, it filters down into everybody’s life, because it kind of gives permission for other people to do the same thing. Disrespect invites disrespect. Violence incites violence. When the powerful use their position to bully others, we all lose.’

I include this quote here because it is all too shockingly similar to what one of our minority parents said to me about our community.

She said (and I’m paraphrasing), there has always been an undertone of discrimination here, but with the election it has come out into the open because it has been legitimized by Trump.

It is now acceptable.

I fear, along with notable others, that our silence on this issue will only breed more intolerance. I urge the Board and the District to speak out now and to speak out forcefully to defend diversity and tolerance before it is too late, but I have little to no faith that you will.

Michael T. Rock Unionville Chadds Ford School Board Director Region B

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A day for giving back Families across the school district turn out to honor Dr. King's legacy

By John Chambless Staff Writer With peanut butter sandwiches, fleece quilts and school supplies, families in the UnionvilleChadds Ford School District continued the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the morning of Jan. 16. On a day when schools were closed in honor of King's birthday, hundreds

of students came to school anyway to give back to their communities for the National Day of Service.

At Hillendale Elementary School, principal Steve Dissinger greeted families at the door of the cafeteria before parents and children found their places at one of several stations. There was a chance to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and scoop snacks into

baggies. There was a station where children could weave placemats and write personal notes on brown bags. The 300 completed lunches were destined for the Safe Harbor shelter and to the Catholic Social Services organization in West Grove. At one row of tables, children were taught to scoop out cookie dough onto baking sheets, which were then put into

Children carefully scooped snacks into bags at Hillendale.

Fleece quilts for hospitalized children were made at Unionville Elementary.

the cafeteria oven for baking. In the kitchen, hot soup was carefully ladled into containers for transportation to hungry families in the county.

Barnard Orchards donated 300 apples to be included in the lunches.

One table held a huge collection of school supplies, books and backpacks donated by Hillendale students that were destined for La Communidad Hispana in Kennett Square, where they will be packed and distributed to needy children.

“This is one of my favorite days of the year,” Dissinger said, smiling, as he watched the students dart from table to table, eager to get to work.

At Anson B. Nixon Park, students from Patton Middle School were hard at work, collecting trash and doing some clean-up on a morning that was crisp but not cold enough to keep them indoors.

Hillendale students collected school supplies destined for La Communidad Hispana.

Photos by John Chambless

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were put together at Hillendale Elementary.

And at Unionville Elementary School, the school's first MLK Day project was a huge success. Principal Michelle Lafferty, who is in her first year at the school, said she was eager to join the school district's effort.

“We started talking about what would relate best to the children, and it was kids that are sick,” she said in the middle of the packed, noisy cafeteria.

“They can empathize with that. The kids were really excited and brought in all these coins to buy these fleece blanket kits. We have a group going to the atrium at the A.I. duPont Hospital for Children today to drop the blankets off and take lots of pictures. We're super-excited. We hope this is what we're going to do every year.”

Every table in the cafeteria was full as families spread out the fleece and trimmed the edges into fringe, which was then knotted by hand.

The floor was also packed, and the rooms and hallways adjoining the cafeteria were full as well.

“We bought 85 blanket kits, and we have some extra money donated by the kids this year, so we're going to purchase some stuff from the hospital's wish list and give it to them at times when they really need it, later in the year,” Lafferty said.

On the morning of Jan. 16, school district superintendent John Sanville sent an email to families in the district before heading out to Continued on Page 2B

King breakfast informs, warns and inspires

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer With the current political environment and the upcoming Presidential inauguration serving as a backdrop, the 16th annual Martin Luther King, Jr., CommUNITY of the Greater Kennett Area Breakfast on Jan. 16 served to inform, warn, and inspire an audience of more than 150 who gathered at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square.

The event, sponsored in part by the KendalCrosslands Communities, the Jean and Aaron Martin Charitable Foundation and Genesis HealthCare, was a celebration of song, verse and acknowledgment in honor of the civil rights leader. Led by choirmaster

Leon R. Spencer, the CommUNITY Choir performed two selections, “We Have a Dream,” written by choir member Dennis Melton; and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

Spencer was later honored by the organization for his longtime participation in the annual breakfast.

Similar honors went to board members Cathy Brison and Mary-Jo Tucker.

Special acknowledgment was given to the late Mabel Latta Thompson, the founder of the Kennett Area MLK organization, who served as a longtime educator and civic leader in the Kennett area.

“I served at the pleasure of Mabel Thompson,” Melton said. “I believe in her vision. Mabel taught me that, as a white man,

I could participate in spreading the word of Martin Luther King’s dream, with knowledge and with sincerity. So Mabel, thank you for helping me learn each day to learn more about Martin Luther King’s dream. Thank you, Mabel.”

Elder Jerry F. Poe was recognized for his “dedicated and principled leadership as president of the of the MLK community” from 2011 to 2016, and his “invaluable contributions toward advancing peace and harmony in the Kennett Square area.”

Ivan Thomas, the station manager of WITN in Wilmington, praised the event for bringing together a diverse group of people, which was Dr. King’s

dream 54 years ago.

“Thank you to everyone who played a part, because whatever you did directly, made me who I am, indirectly,” he said. Thomas then invited University of Delaware adjunct professor Gregory Lloyd to read an excerpt from King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.”

However, the event served chiefly as a constructive forum for ideas shared by guest speakers. Presenting a citation to the organization, State Sen. Andy Dinniman called for a re-commitment to the education of young people, by funneling funds away from testing.

“Spend the money on education, but spend it not to test and test and test [children], and then stamp failure on their backs,”

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Longtime CommUNITY Choir director Leon Spencer was honored for his contributions to the annual breakfast.

Mildred 'Mit' Joyner served as the keynote speaker at the 16th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY of the Greater Kennett Area Breakfast on Jan. 16.

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

The CommUNITY Choir performed throughout the event.

Dinniman said. “We need together to know that testing and assessment has its role, but not the way the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is doing this.

One company has received $742 million from the state in the last eight years, simply to test the students.

Think of what that money could have done if we put it in the neighborhood schools. Think of what that money could have done if we made sure that each child is taught to the top of the curriculum and given an opportunity.”

During her 50-minute address, keynote speaker Mildred “Mit” Joyner, the chair of the undergraduate social work department at West Chester University, used the recent Presidential election as a talking point.

She said that numerous

citizens “failed miserably” by relying too much on social media, and that propaganda and fake news perpetuated hate, fear and cynicism in the community.

“This occurred on both sides of the aisle,” she said.

“The question to ponder is, ‘Was this an anomaly, or will voters begin to think critically and use the skills of research when making decisions?'”

Joyner’s exposure to race relations first occurred when she was a 16-yearold student traveling in Europe. On the return boat trip to New York, she and her fellow travelers came across another group of students, who had invited her to participate on a panel about “What it is like to be a Negro” in the United States.

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Through Feb. 1 Avon Grove Seniors The Avon Grove Seniors meet on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the West Grove Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove). There is a covered dish meal every third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to the following activities: covered dish (Jan. 18), game day (Jan. 25), bingo (Feb. 1). Call 610-255-4477 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.

Jan. 28 All Out 2017 Hike On Jan. 28, Stroud Preserve will be the site of a hike by Natural Lands Trust. Hike scenic trails on your own or join a guided walk to learn about the history and wildlife of this property. After the hike,

enjoy sweet treats with Natural Lands Trust staff and volunteers.

Natural Lands Trust is teaming up with REI’s All Out 2017 campaign to inspire everyone to get outside. The hike will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Stroud Preserve (454 North Creek Road, West Chester). The event is free. Visit www. natlands.org for more information.

Feb. 3 Souperbowl 2017 The Greater West Chester Sunrise Rotary and Westtown-Goshen Rotary Clubs will hold Souperbowl 2017 on Feb. 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. at West Chester University Alumni Hall (202 Carter Drive, West Chester). Tickets are $50 per person. There will be soup, beer and bread to sample, and voting will be held for the best in each category.

A silent auction will be held. There will be a live band, desserts, soda and wine. Proceeds will go toward fighting hunger in the local community.

For tickets and more information, call 484-301-0432.

Feb. 5 Basket bingo fundraiser The Wa ke f i e l d Ambulance Association Super Bowl Bingo will be held Feb. 5 at the

Quarryville Hoffman Building in Quarryville.

There will be baskets from Longaberger Baskets and Pampered Chef. Doors open at noon and games start at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 717-5292856 or 717-548-2541.

Feb. 8 Chocolate dipping The Oxford Area Senior Center invites the community to attend a culinary presentation, “The Art of Chocolate Dipping,” on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford).

Sue Cole, owner of The Candy Case, will teach how to create simple, decorative chocolate dipped treats. Participants will take home their edible works of art to enjoy or share. The fee is $5 per participant, cash only.

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up, speak up and change the things that were unjust, not only to me, but to others,” she said.

Joyner said that the march of the AfricanAmerican community toward absolute equality has seen a lot of gains, but a lot of losses.

“Remember Dr. King’s words from that speech the night before he died.

He warned us all that we have some difficult days ahead,” she said. “He didn’t know if he would get there, but he had been to the mountain top, and he didn’t mind if he didn’t get there, because he had lived a long life. He happened to see that promised land.

He said that he was happy, that he didn’t fear anyone, because he had seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.”

Joyner said that communities must condemn racism, protect refugees from deportation, defend any movement to register Muslims, and retrain citizens – a blueprint of social change and community. Referring to the words of Supreme Court Judge Thurgood Marshall, Joyner said, “Communities must dissent from the indifference. Communities must dissent from the apathy.

Communities must dissent from the fear, the hatred and the mistrust. We must dissent, because America can do better, because America has nothing else but to do better.”

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“I was dumbfounded, because no one had ever asked me that question before. I was a girl in Kennett Square, and to me, I had a great life,” she said. “I was confused and perplexed, because as African-Americans, we didn’t spend every waking moment commiserating about the pitfalls of being black. Frankly, being an African-American was great, but I found when I returned that I needed to pay more attention to what was going on.”

Attending college, Joyner said, taught her about the complexities of race. She said that the lyrics of Helen Reddy and Nina Simone “ignited my soul and passion to stand

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Renowned composer Will Todd coming to UHS concert Jan. 21 The Brandywine Valley Chorale will host renowned composer Will Todd and members of the Unionville High School Choir and Jazz Band in a concert of his music on Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Unionville High School.

Todd will accompany the singers on piano at the 7:30 pm concert, entitled “Will Todd: Amazing Grace.”

“We are honored to welcome a composer of Will Todd’s extraordinary talent and stature to Unionville,” said Jason Throne, director of the Brandywine Valley Chorale and choral director for Unionville High School. “This event will provide both our high-school students and adult choir members with the unique opportunity to work directly with a composer who has become a trailblazer in the field of choral music throughout the world. I suspect that for some of these singers, the experience of working with Will Todd is one they will never forget.”

Todd’s work has gained international recognition for its beauty, excitement and originality.

His arrangement of “Amazing Grace” was performed at

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“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., came to Unionville High School on May 2, 1967,” Sanville wrote.

“That visit is our very real and personal connection to a man whose life embodied service, acceptance, and progress forward. … We are not yet three weeks into the new year and resolutions are still fresh and still have the potential to be fulfilled. Among those visions of better things ahead (in addition to fitness and dietary goals), mine include opening our arms – as wide as we can -- to embrace and include everyone in UCFSD. “Today we honor Dr. King through our collective effort to improve and enhance circumstances for

President Barack Obama’s 2013 Inauguration Day Prayer Service, and his original anthem, “The Call of Wisdom,” was performed at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. His music has been performed around the world, and encompasses choral works, opera, musical theater, orchestral pieces, jazz compositions and chamber music.

The concert at Unionville High School will include pieces by both the Brandywine Valley Chorale and the Unionville High School Choir that will

reflect Todd’s eclectic style.

The UHS Jazz Band will accompany the singers for some of the musical numbers. At the end of the evening, all of the adult and student singers will join on stage to perform Todd’s arrangement of “Amazing Grace,” followed by his arrangement of “When The Saints Go Marching In.” Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Visit www.thebvc.org. Tickets will also be available at the door. For information, call Ruth Russell at 610-347-0623.

others not as fortunate as we are,” Sanville added.

“It is also important to remember that within our own community there is room for change. When we can say that we are kind

and considerate, that we share thoughts and ideas, and that we talk and laugh with each other freely and genuinely -- UCFSD will be the place where dreams are launched for all.”

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DAVID DOUGLAS MOOBERRY

WILLIAM K. ROSS, JR.

DENISE M. KELLY

David Douglas Mooberry, 88, died on Jan. 1 at his home in Kendal at Longwood in Kennett Square.

He was born in 1928 in Denver, but moved to Chicago in 1932. He was unfortunate in growing up almost in the shadow of Wrigley field and thus becoming a Cubs fan, and suffered decades of disappointment. But now!

Dave graduated from Grinnell College in 1950 and from Purdue University, with a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, in 1954.

In 1953, he married FM Gilpin and they enjoyed 62 years of life together before she died in 2015. FM and Dave moved east in 1954, where Dave joined the DuPont Company. A 34-year career at DuPont provided unlimited opportunities leading away from the laboratory to such activities as running the “Prettiest Legs at the 1964 Worlds Fair” contest, and exploring for oil and gas in a joint venture with Conoco. His career provided the chance to share life with a host of wonderful companions.

After retirement, Dave from DuPont and FM from The Brandywine Conservancy, they traveled the world. FM also continued her commitment to native plants and Dave expanded his sailing adventures, amassing some 25,000 offshore miles spanning from Nova Scotia to Bermuda, and south to the Caribbean and Honduras. A mostly constant crew of dedicated, fun and capable friends often included his son, Doug. They did win their share of races.

FM and Dave were among the founders of Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research in 1976, and Dave was on the Board of Directors and President for many years. There was also fun with sailplanes. The arts were not to be missed, and he enjoyed and served on the boards of The Kennett Symphony and People’s Light & Theatre Company. Somewhere in there was time for trips to Alaska fly-fishing for rainbows and silver salmon.

A daughter, Susan (now a respected cancer researcher), and son, Douglas (you may have some Kinloch furniture), made for a fun and loving family that was joined by daughter-in-law Pat Pusey and son-in-law Greg Paterson, and soon two handsome granddaughters and two brilliant grandsons -- or is it the other way around?

A memorial service will be held in the spring at Kendal at Longwood. Memorial contributions in his memory may be sent to Kendal at Longwood for The Natural Areas Fund or the Reserve Fund, PO Box 100 Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

William K. Ross, Jr., 89, of Landenberg, passed away on Jan. 7 at Ware Presbyterian Village.

He was the husband of Ann Nilan Ross, who passed away in 2007, and with whom he shared 12 years of marriage. His first wife of 46 years, Doris Norris Ross, passed away in 1994. Born in Chatham, he was the son of the late William K. Ross, Sr., and the late Estella Buckalew Ross. He was a truck driver for Anchor Motor Freight in Wilmington, Del., for 41 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of Teamsters Local No. 107, and the Silver Band Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed driving, going out to eat, and being with his family and friends.

He is survived by one son, William L. Ross and his wife Joyce of Landenberg; two grandchildren, Matthew Ross and his wife Lisa of Issaquah, Wash., and Jordan Ho and her husband Ben of Jersey City, N.J.; and two great-grandchildren, Dylan Ross and Oscar Ho. He was predeceased by two sisters, Lois Hammond and Margaret Rice; and one brother, Robert Ross.

A funeral service was held Jan. 13. Burial was in the Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Neighborhood Hospice, 795 E. Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

Denise left this Earth to be with the Lord on Dec. 31. She was 51 years old.

She was born in Jennersville, in 1965.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vera M. LeCates and William Tedder.

She was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles for 30 years. She worked as a computer IT specialist in the insurance industry in Delaware for over 15 years. Later, she worked at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, working as a unit clerk.

Denise had a loving, giving heart that will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Denise loved her pets and was a strong advocate for adopting rescues whenever possible.

Denise is survived by her companion, Marty Folker, and his son Justin of Oxford; a brother, Michael Tedder (wife Tory); a son, Jason Kelly (wife Beverly); and her beloved grandson, Aiden, all of Delaware. She also leaves many loving cousins and friends.

To assist the family with funeral expenses, a GoFundMe account has been set up in her name.

Online condolences may be offered at www. ruffenachfuneralhome.com.

DOROTHY M. BRIDGES MAGNACOTT Dorothy M. Bridges Magnacott, 92, of Kennett Square, died on Jan. 10 at Kendal At Longwood in Kennett Square.

Born in Flushing, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late George and the late Mabel Bridges. Dorothy was an educator at Cold Spring Harbor Central School District for many years before retiring and moving to Kendal Community.

Survivors include one son. Services and interment will be held privately. To view her online tribute, visit www. griecocares.com.

Jan. 25 Joseph’s People meeting The next monthly Joseph’s People for the unemployed/ underemployed will be on Jan. 25 at 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Life Center (lower level) of ABVM’s Church (300 State Rd., West Grove). The guest speaker will be Ed Samuel, a senior executive career coach, who will discuss “The Seven Must Do’s for Interviewing.”

Visit www.josephspeople.org for more information.

JOSE MANUEL CASTRO GUTIERREZ Jose Manuel Castro Gutierrez, 63, of Avondale, passed away on Jan. 11 at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

He was the husband of Elvira Castro Perez. Born in Rancho De La Barranquita, Ixtlan Del Rio, Nayarit, Jalisco, Mexico, he was the son of the late Ismael Castro and the late Emiliana Gutierrez. He was a maintenance worker at To-Jo Mushrooms in Avondale.

Jose enjoyed being with his family and friends. He was a member of St. Rocco Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife, Jose is survived by four sons, Fidel Castro Castro of Safford, Va., Manuel Castro Castro of Avondale, Ismael Castro Castro of Stafford, Va., and Juan Jose Castro Castro of Mexico; four daughters, Veronica Castro Castro of Woodbridge, Va., Angelica Castro Castro and Luz Elvira Castro Castro, both of Mexico, and Maria Guadalupe Castro Castro of Oakland, Calif.; three brothers, Jesus Castro Gutierrez, Jaime Castro Gutierrez and Javier Castro Gutierrez, all of Mexico; one sister, Esperanza Castro Gutierrez of Mexico; and 21 grandchildren.

A visitation with family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at St. Rocco Catholic Church (333 Sunny Dell Rd., Avondale). His funeral mass will follow at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Mexico. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.grieoccares.com.

DANIEL E. GEORGE

Daniel Eugene George, 81, passed away on Jan. 11 at Crosslands in Kennett Square, surrounded by his family.

Born into a farming family in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 1935, he was the youngest of three. Dan graduated from the University of Idaho in 1956 and went on to fulfill his army ROTC requirement in Tokyo in 1957, where he met and married Sachiko, his wife of 58 years. Following his return to the U.S., he got his Ph.D. In 1962. He retired in 1999 from DuPont after a 37-year career as a chemist. Dan was actively involved with Kennett Friends Meeting for over 40 years, and passionate about gardening, history, reading, crossword puzzles, and watching movies.

Dan is survived by his loving wife, Sachiko; son Thomas of Allentown, Pa.; daughter Linda of Rye, N.H.; and two granddaughters. He was predeceased by his sister, Marjorie (Margie); and brother, Robert (Bob).

A memorial service was held Jan. 14. In lieu of flowers, memorial Gifts may be made to Kendal-Crosslands in Kennett Square (go to http://kcc.kendal.org and click on “Giving” or call 610-388-5528 for more information). Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

Jan. 28 Buffet breakfast Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) hosts its monthly buffet breakfast on Jan. 28 from 7 to 10 a.m.

The menu includes buttermilk pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, fruit, sausage and bacon, roasted potatoes, dried beef gravy and specialty breads. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults and $3 for ages 3 to 10.

Everyone is welcome. Call 610932-9698 for more information.

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NOTICE – PENN TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD

NOTICE is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Penn Township will hold a Public Hearing at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at which time the Board will hear the following matter: In Re: Application of Brian Fuchs et al, seeking a variance from Article IV, Section 400.A of the Penn Township Zoning Ordinance so as to permit the addition of an "in-law suite" for the care and housing of family members (but not for rental to third parties) to a single-family dwelling located on property at 43 Penns Greene Drive, West Grove, Pennsylvania, (UPI #58-2-54) in the Township's R-1 Residential Zoning District. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the public meeting scheduled above and require an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the Township Secretary at (610) 869-9620 to discuss how Penn Township may best accommodate your needs.

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Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426.

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Local News Three new Chester County Detectives hired

Keith Cowdright

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The Chester County District Attorney’s Office has announced the hiring of three new members of the Chester County Detectives. They are: Detective John O’Donnell, who has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, with more than 25 years serving in the West Chester Borough Police Department. He has worked patrol, drugs, major crimes and community relations. He received his undergraduate degree from West Chester University.

Detective Keith Cowdright has been a police officer for 15 years, most recently as a detective sergeant for the new Garden Township Police Department, where he has served since 2005. He has worked for the Coatesville Police Department, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, and Chester County Prison. He has worked

major investigations with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

Detective Ben Martin has been an officer with East Pikeland Township Police Department for 10 years. He served as a detective corporal for East Pikeland, investigating financial crimes, drug crimes, and other major cases. He received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from West Chester University, and is working on his Ph.D. in leadership.

District Attorney Tom Hogan said, “We are fortunate to have extremely strong law enforcement in Chester County. These three detectives were chosen out of scores of applicants after a rigorous examination of their work history and a demanding interview process. They are strong additions to our already strong team.”

Kevin Dykes, chief of the Chester County Detectives, said, “These

three new detectives bring a tremendous amount of experience and diverse skills to the Chester County Detectives.

Chester County police departments train outstanding investigators, giving the District Attorney’s Office a vast array of potential candidates when we have an opening for a new detective.”

Shane Clark, who is the Chief of the West Pikeland Township Police Department and the president of the Chester County Police Chiefs Association, said, “We are proud to see that the newest members of the Chester County Detectives are home-grown talent. It is important for these investigators to understand the high professional and ethical standards of Chester County law enforcement.”

The new detectives were sworn in on Jan. 13 in Courtroom 12 in West Chester.

Help the hungry with Empty Bowls event The annual Oxford Empty Bowls event is taking place this month, with a luncheon scheduled Feb. 4.

Proceeds benefit the Oxford Neighborhood Services Food Bank.

Participants can pick up plain ceramic bowls and paint them however they wish. The last painting party date is Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oxford

Public Library.

A donation of $20 includes the bowl and a ticket to the Empty Bowls Luncheon on Feb. 4 at Penns Grove Middle School (536 Hodgson St., Oxford).

The finished bowls will be ready for pick-up at the luncheon, or participants can buy a bowl painted by a local artist, while supplies last. The meal will be soup

and bread.

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by Flower Foods; Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant; the Kitchen/Creamery; LaSicilia Pizza, Pasta and Grille; the Sawmill Grill; Armstrong; the Oxford Arts Alliance; the Oxford Area School District; and the Oxford Public Library.

For more information, visit www.OxfordArt.org.

Oxford Library Company Friends holds a used book sale

The Oxford Library Company Friends will be holding a used book sale at the library on Jan. 26, 27, and 28.

The times are as follows: Thursday, January 26 -

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, January 27 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, January 28 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The book sale will include hardback, paperbacks,

audiobooks and CDs and DVDs. There will also be a “Fill a Bag” sale for $5.

The address of the library is 48 S Second St. in Oxford.

Lions Club picks Student of the Month for January

Cynthia Thorngate has been named the Lions Club Student of the Month for January. She is the daughter of David and Bernadette Thorngate of Landenberg.

Her list of school activities includes Team Manager for Girls Soccer, Art Society, Stage Crew Manager, Humanitarian Club, Indoor Track Captain, Outdoor Track & Field and Yearbook Club. Her list of community activities includes Girl Scouts, Night to Shine Prom, ABVM Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner, canned food drive, Good Neighbors Work Camp and VBS volunteer.

Her list of honors includes winning first place in the Good Neighbors Work Camp essay contest, Printmaking Academic Award, and she’s achieved Distinguished Honors throughout high school.

Cynthia will be attending Albright College, double majoring in psychobiology and fine art. The teachers who have influenced her most are Mrs. Worrell, Mrs. Young and the Art Department.

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OVER 350

HOURS OF OPERATION

SALES MON - THUR 9-8 FRI - SAT 9-6 SUNDAY – CLOSED

SERVICE MON-FRI 7-6 SATURDAY 7-4 SUNDAY– CLOSED

NEW CHEVYS IN STOCK

AND PRICED TO GO

1

2

000

$

$

$

SIGN & DRIVE IS BACK! 45 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

STOCK #70380

NEW 2017 CRUZE LT

CURRENT GM AND NON GM LESSEES

SIGN & DRIVE

LEASE FOR ONLY

149

$

PER MO FOR 39 MO

ECOTEC TURBO 1.4L DOHC 4CYL, 6SP AUTO, BACK-UP CAMERA, ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE, 34 HWY MPG

MSRP: $22,425 SALE PRICE: $21,495 CONSUMER CASH: $500(1) SELECT MKT BNS: $1000(2) SUPER BONUS TAG $1000(3) AUTO SHOW BNS: $500(10) DNPYMNT ASSIST: $1000(4)

PURCHASE FOR

17,495

$

6 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

STOCK #70704

NEW 2017 TRAX LT FWD

0

$

SECURITY DEPOSIT

0

$

DOWN PAYMENT

0

$

FIRST MONTH’S PAYMENT 3

WHEN YOU LEASE A 2017 CRUZE SEDAN, HATCHBACK, OR EQUINOX 15 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

35 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS STOCK#70740

STOCK #70190

NEW 2017 EQUINOX LS FWD

ALL NEW 2017 CRUZE HATCHBACK CURRENT GM AND NON GM LESSEES

154

$

SIGN & DRIVE

LEASE FOR ONLY

CURRENT GM AND NON GM LESSEES

SIGN & DRIVE

PER MO FOR 39 MO

LEASE FOR ONLY

ECOTEC TURBO 1.4L DOHC 4CYL, 6SP AUTO, BACK-UP CAMERA, ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE, 34 HWY MPG

MSRP: $22,795 SALE PRICE: $21,895 CONSUMER CASH: $500(1) SELECT MKT BNS: $1000(2) SUPER BONUS TAG: $1000(3) AUTO SHOW BNS: $500(10) DNPYMNT ASSIST: $1000(4)

MSRP: $26,540 SALE PRICE: $24,989 CONSUMER CASH: $750(1) SELECT MKT BNS: $750(2) SUPER BONUS TAG $1000(3) JAN BONUS: $500(5)

17,895

55 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

PER MO FOR 39 MO

2.4L 4CYL, 6- SPEED AUTOMATIC, POWER WINDOWS AND DOORS, ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE WIFI, 32 HWY MPG

PURCHASE FOR

$

189

$

BUY FOR

21,989

$

20 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS STOCK#70431

STOCK #70353

NEW 2017 TRAVERSE LS FWD

NEW 2017 MALIBU LT

CURRENT GM AND NON GM LESSEES

CURRENT GM AND NON GM LESSEES

$0 DOWN | $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

$0 DOWN | $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

$0 DOWN | $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

LEASE FOR ONLY

LEASE FOR ONLY

LEASE FOR ONLY

149

$

PER MO FOR 39 MO

ECOTEC TURBO 1.4L DOHC 4CYL, 6SP AUTO, BACK-UP CAMERA, ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE, 34 HWY MPG

MSRP: $23,795 SALE PRICE: $22,645 CONSUMER CASH: $500(1) SELECT MKT BNS: $7502) SUPER BONUS TAG $1000(3) JAN BONUS: $500(5) 2 AT THIS PRICE |

BUY FOR

19,895

$

STOCK #60992, 61002

NEW 2016 SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CAB | LT | 2WD | ALL STAR

CLEARANCE

PER MO FOR 39 MO

1.5L TURBO DOHC 4-CYL, 6-SPEED AUTO, ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE , 37 HWY MPG

MSRP: $26,120 SALE PRICE: $24,817 CONSUMER CASH: $500(1) T MKT BNS: $1000(6) SUPER BONUS TAG; $1000(3) AUTO SHOW BNS: $1000(10)

MSRP: $32,195 SALE PRICE: $30,727 CONSUMER CASH: $1000(1) SELECT MKT: $750(4) SUPER BNS TAG: $1000(3)

21,317

$

269

27,977

$

STOCK #70370

NEW 2017 SILVERADO 1500

DOUBLE CAB | CUSTOM | 4WD

$

PER MO FOR 39 MO

BUY FOR

25 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

STOCK #70286

NEW 2017 SILVERADO 1500 LEASE FOR ONLY

226

$

6CYL, 6- SPEED AUTOMATIC, 8 PASSENGER SEATING, ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE WIFI WITH ,TURN BY TURN NAV

BUY FOR

23 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

CURRENT GM AND NON GM LESSEES

SPECIAL

229

$

CURRENT GM AND NON GM LESSEES

CREW CAB | ALL STAR PKG | 4WD

PER MO FOR 39 MO

$0 DOWN | $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

5.3L V8 ENGINE, 6 SPD AUTOMATIC, REMOTE START, REAR PARKING ASSIST, 4G LTE WI-FI, WITH TRAILERING & MORE 4.3L V6 ENGINE, ALL STAR EDITION, REMOTE START, HEATED SEATS, STEP BARS

MSRP: $39,335 DIVER CLEARANCE PRICE: $35,418 CONSUMER CASH: $1500(1) ALL STAR BNS: $1500(6) SUPER BONUS TAG: $4000(3) TRADE IN ALLOW: $1000(9)

BUY FOR

27,918

$

18 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

STOCK #70181

NEW 2017 CAMARO LT TURBO

4.3L V6 ENGINE, ALLOY WHEELS, CUSTOM CONVENIENCE PACKAGE 4G LTE WI-FI & MORE

MSRP: $39,425 SALE PRICE: $36,480 CONSUMER CASH: $1000(1) SUPER BONUS TAG: $1000(3) CUSTOM BNS: $1000(8) TRADE IN ALLOW: $1000(9)

329

$

32,480

$

3 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

NEW 2017

PER MO FOR 39 MO

MSRP: $27,295 SALE PRICE: $25,999 SELECT MKT BNS: $1000(2) SUPER BONUS TAG $1000(3)

BUY FOR

23,999

$

SALES CONNECTION

STOCK #70199

NON CURRENT GM LESSEES

SIGN & DRIVE

LEASE FOR ONLY

249

$

PER MO FOR 39 MO

$0 DOWN | $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

1.4L 4 CYL ENG, 5 SPEED MAN TRANS 4G LTE WI-FI

MSRP: $13,875 SALE PRICE: $13,299 BONUS CASH: $500(8)

2.5L 4 CYL ENG, 6 SPEED AUTO, 4G LTE WIFI

BUY FOR

12,799

$

CHESTER

COUNTY

37,987

$

NEW 2017 IMPALA LS

$0 DOWN | $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

2.0L TURBO 4 CYL ENG, 275 HP 6 SPEED MAN TRANS, P/WINDOWS & LOCKS, ONSTAR, 4G LTE WI-FI & MORE

BUY FOR

7 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

STOCK #70721

SPARK LS

CURRENT GM AND NON GM LESSEES

LEASE FOR ONLY

BUY FOR

MSRP: $47,160 SALE PRICE: $42,987 CONSUMER CASH: $1000(1) ALL STAR BNS: $1000(6) JAN BNS: $1000(5) TRADE IN ALLOW: $1000(9) AUTO SHOW BNS: $1500(10)

MSRP: $28,175 SALE PRICE: $26,999 CONSUMER CASH: $1000(1) SELECT MKT BNS: $1000(2) SUPER BONUS TAG $1000(3) BONUS CASH: $250(8)

BUY FOR

23,749

$OR BUY FOR

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