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day kindergarten coming soon in Avon Grove By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

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with a plan to implement a full-day program in time for the 2016-2017 school year could come as early as the next school board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 28. At the Jan. 14 committee-of-the-whole meeting, Superintendent Dr. Christopher Marchese said that the administration needs direction from the school board about whether they should proceed with efforts to transition from a half-day to full-day kindergarten program. District officials have spent the last several months working on various elements necessary to expand the kindergarten program, ranging from curriculum to professional development to scheduling, and they’ve also offered reports about how a full-day kindergarten pro-

gram would impact both the 2016-2017 budget and the programming at the Penn London Elementary School. Marchese explained that if there isn’t a decision by the end of January, it becomes more difficult to effectively accomplish all the work necessary to successfully implement the program at the start of the next school year. “It’s getting to the point where decisions need to be made...to ensure that the program is successful,” Marchese said. “We want to make sure that we are doing this the right way.” The full-day kindergarten proposal has generated considerable interest in the community and has been the major topic of discussion at school board meetings for months. School Board President Bonnie Wolff said that a motion on the issue would be added to the Jan. 28 Continued on Page 4A

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Students sort food at Unionville High School to be donated to the Kennett Food Cupboard.

A day of giving back in Unionville-Chadds Ford schools By John Chambless Staff Writer The spirit of service to others was everywhere in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District on the morning of Jan. 18 as families took part in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service.

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Committee conducting own testing of potential Artesian water source By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer On any given Sunday, Marion Waggoner and Dave Yake, two retired DuPont scientists, could be pursuing a number of activities common to men like them, like golf or tennis, or choose to sit on their back decks and reflectively admire the change of seasons. Instead, using a device known as a Marsh McBirney Portable Water Flow Meter, Waggoner and Yake have spent a portion of their weekends since last September knee deep in the big muddy, monitoring the water capacity, flow rates and conductivity of the Broad Run Creek in Landenberg. They’re making five stops along the creek: at the bridges over the creek on Newark Road and Broad Run Road

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Dave Yake, left, and Marion Waggoner of the Save Our Water Committee have been conducting weekly monitoring tests of the Broad Run Creek, which include measuring stream flow, capacity and conductivity.

and Watson Mill Road; at the Somerset Lake Spillway; and where the Colonial Pipeline crosses the New Garden Township spray field area. At every stop, water samples are taken and

placed in plastic containers, which will later be measured for levels of nitrate, sediment, oxygen and bacteria levels. It’s all part of a fiveContinued on Page 9A

The school holiday was a chance for children, parents and staff members to pitch in and help dozens of nonprofits and community groups in Chester County with almost 40 service projects, large and small. The day began just after 8 a.m. at Unionville High School, where students

On Jan. 3, 2006, Geoff Henry took the oath of office to become the eighth person to serve as the mayor of Oxford since the position was established in 1961. His first duty as mayor was to swear in the council members who were taking office that night, and then he presided over the reorganization meeting. Since then, it has been a decade filled with proclamations and parades, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, ride-alongs with the police, and meetings— lots of meetings. The Chester County Press

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Over the last several years, the New Garden Flying Field has become much more than a series of hangars and landing strips in southern Chester County. The two Future Aviators Camps it hosts every summer have risen dramatically in attendance every year since they were first introduced ten years ago, and have earned the right to be called among the best camps of their kind in the United States. For the first time last year, the air field hosted The Chester County Balloon Festival, which drew 13,000 visitors, and will host the event again this year. About four or five weekends a year, the grounds of New Garden Flying Field are mobbed by sightseers and flight enthusiasts who attend various air shows.

thought that the ten-year anniversary would be an appropriate time to talk to Henry about his work while in office. When his current term reaches its conclusion at the end of 2017, Henry will have served as mayor for as long as anyone ever has in Oxford, and he will have put his own stamp on the office. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for Mayor Henry,” said Oxford Borough Council member John Thompson. “During the last four years that I’ve served on council, he has done a wonderful Courtesy Photo job. He keeps us [borough Geoff Henry is the eighth person to serve as the mayor Continued on Page 2A

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Henry reflects on ten years as mayor of Oxford By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

and staff members checked expiration dates on donated food items before sorting the food into categories and loading the cartons into a waiting tractor trailer. The loaded truck was to be driven to the Kennett Food Cupboard in the evening. Collection boxes

of Oxford since the position was established in 1961.

And yet, during those years, there hasn’t been a centralized location for all of this activity to converge. Until now. The New Garden Flying Field recently opened the doors to its new Aviation Center, a 2,500-square-foot facility that will serve as a base of operations, and create a professional-looking and comfortable meeting spot for pilots, tenants, students, customers and the community. Connected to an existing hangar, the center stands at the site of one of the original hangars at the air field, which was used as a maintenance shop for many years. Pointing in various directions from the new center, New Garden Flying Field Aviation Director Jon Martin said, “The flight school was over there, and my office was up those steps. For many years, a Continued on Page 4A

Supreme Court to the rescue By Uncle Irvin Twenty states, including Pennsylvania, permit school districts to check off and deduct school teachers’ union dues and remit the aggregate dues directly to the union, even over the objections of the teachers who do not want to join the union. This practice allows teachers’ unions to use revenues from taxes paid by taxpayers to fund political action Continued on Page 3A

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council] and the public well-informed. He is always finding a way to recognize those people who are doing something good for the borough and the Oxford community.” Henry’s supporters—and there are many—say that he is thoughtful, fair, diligent, trustworthy and professional. He’s also very involved, and has proven that he’s willing to offer his time and talents to many different organizations and groups in Oxford. “If you live in a community, you need to be willing to give something back to the community,” Henry explained. He grew up just outside Johnstown, Pa., He earned a bachelor of arts degree in Political Science from Millersville University and then a master’s degree in aging/long-term care administration from the University of North Texas. His father was an administrator at a Presbyterian living facility, and he decided to follow in his footsteps. Henry and his family moved to Oxford in 1978, and they took an instant liking to the town. Before long, he joined the Civic Association and the Rotary Club. “The Borough of Oxford is a very giving community,” Henry said. “There is a lot of benevolence here.” Oxford resident Peggy Ann Russell said that she first met Henry around 1982. “My first memory of Mayor Henry is when I met him in his role as administrator of Oxford Manor,” she explained. “I was interested in renting an advertised apartment in the Ware Mansion and he was the contact person. He was especially helpful, and when I wanted reassurance that the fireplace actually worked, he brought in logs and we lit a fire to make sure.” Henry first held elective office in Oxford in 1987, when he was appointed to fill a vacancy on borough council. It was a challenging time for the town of Oxford, as a deal for PepsiCo to open a bottling facility on property that had been used as spray fields fell through. In the aftermath, the town’s borough manager, solicitor, and council president all resigned in quick succession. Henry was a stabilizing

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Henry takes the oath of office.

Henry has attended numerous ribbon-cutting ceremonies during his ten years as mayor.

presence on council. He eventually ran for a council seat in 1988 and won election. He served as the council president from 1988 to 1991. He was once again called upon to fill a vacancy on council in 2004, and served through 2005. It was during this time period that Henry had a discussion with then-mayor Harold Gray, who told him that he wasn’t going to seek another term as mayor. He encouraged Henry to seek the position. Because of his experience on borough council, his work on various committees, and the conversations with Gray, Henry felt that he was prepared for the duties of the position. Those duties are spelled out in Chapter 10A of the Pennsylvania Borough Code. The most important duty of a mayor in boroughs like Oxford is to oversee the operations of the police department. The mayor can administer oaths and affirmations, and during emergencies the mayor is charged with preserving the public peace in the borough. “The general public has a misconception about the duties of the mayor,” Henry explained. “Sometimes, the best thing that I can do is to listen to a resident and then report what they said to the borough manager.” On Nov. 8, 2005, Henry was elected mayor of Oxford by a margin, earning 59 percent of the vote. Henry estimates that he spends about 75 percent of his time involved with duties related to the police depart-

ment. Henry has worked effectively with Police Chief John Slauch and the other officers in the department that has about a dozen fulltime officers and four or five part-time officers. Henry was involved in the search process that resulted in Slauch’s hiring as the chief in 2005, and the two have had a very good working relationship. “I’ve been blessed during the 10 years because I’ve only had one police chief to work with in that time,” said Henry. “The police force has been relatively stable, too. We’ve had very little turnover.” The experienced police department has helped improve public safety in Oxford. “Over the last several years, the number of police calls has fallen,” Henry noted. Slauch agreed that he and Henry have established a good working relationship through the years. “We work very well together,” Slauch said. “I think a part of that is that we’ve known each other for a long time. He was instrumental in convincing me to apply for the job. Our relationship is one where we have respect for each other, and an understanding of what our roles are.” Slauch said that Henry is always supportive of the police department, and is always willing to spend the time necessary to work with him on issues that may require his attention. The police chief explained that he and the mayor are usually able to reach a mutual agreement on how to proceed. Being responsive to concerns from residents has

been a priority for the mayor. When residents on the east side of town grew concerned about rising nuisance crimes in the neighborhood, Slauch and Henry encouraged them to form a town watch to be the eyes and ears for the police department. Henry and Slauch are now working to find ways to increase the visibility of police officers in Oxford’s business district after merchants said that this would be beneficial. With only two officers on duty at one time, it’s sometimes hard to have the level of visibility that some would like. The police department is adding an officer to each shift to increase the visibility and potentially save some money by reducing the amount of overtime that is necessary each month to provide adequate shift coverage. Henry and Slauch are also updating the police department’s policy and procedure manual, an enormous task that would allow the department to earn additional certifications. Henry has also taken steps to boost civic pride during his time in office. Jerome Rodio, the owner of J&K Slightly Touched Furniture & Antiques for the last seven years, said that he has seen Henry’s enthusiasm for Oxford displayed in many different ways. Rodio explained that the mayor often attends community activities like the First Friday events, and will stop by J&K Slightly Touched to talk with customers, many of whom are visitors to town. “I introduce him as the mayor and he talks to people and they readily respond to him,” Rodio explained. “He really gets along well with others.”

As mayor, one of Henry’s main responsibilities is overseeing the operations of the police department. He is pictured at the opening of the new police building.

In 2007, Henry introduced the Citizen Recognition Awards to honor those citizens whose service to the community has helped make Oxford a better place to live and work. The awards have recognized the efforts of dozens of business leaders, borough employees, churches, and non-profit organizations. “The Citizen Recognition Award is something that I’m extremely proud of,” Henry said, adding that he hopes that the program will continue after he leaves office. One of Henry’s favorite duties as mayor is to officiate at wedding ceremonies. He’s officiated for at least 19 couples so far. He also regularly issues proclamations raising awareness about different issues. Russell, who helped found the ACE Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance, said that Henry has always been supportive of the group’s efforts to bring attention to a global problem that impacts the Oxford area because of its proximity to so many major routes where human trafficking is known to take place. “He stands with us each year at our candlelight vigil,” Russell explained. Officiating weddings, handing out awards, and issuing proclamations are all pleasant things to do, but Henry has also handled the

more demanding challenges of the job with unwavering thoughtfulness and political courage. In late 2013, Oxford Borough Council approved a budget for 2014 that necessitated a tax increase of one-half of one mill, from 11.50 mills to 12 mills. Henry felt that the burden on taxpayers was already too great, and after careful consideration, he felt like he had no choice but to veto the budget—even though he knew that council was likely to vote to override the veto. “I struggled with that long and hard,” Henry said. “I felt strongly enough to stand by my convictions, and I’m not sorry that I did it.” With the borough facing serious budget constraints, he also donated his mayoral salary of approximately $1,500 back to Oxford, and he continues to do that each year. “That’s not a lot of money, but it was a way for me to show that I’m concerned about expenses,” Henry explained. The mayor also encouraged borough council to spend more time working on the budget each year to make sure that spending is kept as low as possible, and in the last few years there has been much more public discussion about the spending plan. “I’m very pleased with the conversation about the budget that now takes place,” Henry said. “Council asks questions about the budget, and that’s good.” Just as his relationship with Chief Slauch has been effective, Henry also has maintained a good working relationship with council members through the years. “I really appreciate that they allow me to have input at the meetings,” Henry explained. “I’ve been given this opportunity to talk about the issues.” One illustration of Henry’s ability to work with council to take on a difficult issue is his advocacy for commonsense gun legislation that would attempt to keep guns out of the hands of violent people. In the aftermath several school shootings in 2011 and 2012, mayors across the country were supporting an effort to crack down on ille-

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Local News gal guns. Henry encouraged Oxford Borough Council to join other towns in support of a resolution that called for common-sense solutions to reduce gun violence. It was a resolution, not an ordinance, and council’s approval wouldn’t have had any practical impact locally. However, the proposed resolution garnered a great deal of community interest, especially from gun rights advocates wary of the government—any government at any level—attempting to infringe on their rights. Councilman Thompson was not in favor of the resolution, either. “The mayor and I did not see eye-to-eye on the subject of gun control,” Thompson explained. “I was very unhappy with the two attempts to pass a resolution supporting gun control measures. We saw how the community felt about the subject.” Henry and Thompson worked on rewriting the resolution until they came up with a compromise that they could both support. Council eventually voted in favor of the compromise resolution. Thompson said that it was a learning experience that helped him understand what to do when there are differences of opinion. “I was glad that the mayor and I were able to come together and help pass a common-sense resolution,” he said. “We will never see eye-to-eye with regard to the subject of guns, and that’s fine. I would never hold that against him. He has shown me a lot during the last four years, and I am glad to serve with him.” Henry, who currently serves on the Advisory Board of the National Every Town for Gun Safety organization, said that he has no regrets about supporting a resolution that he felt strongly about because it would help keep people safe. “It created a lot of discussion about the issue, which I was happy about,” Henry explained. “I’m still passionate about that issue. We need to keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have them.” Communities like Oxford have been seeing a rise in the availability of drugs, especially cheap but deadly drugs like heroin. An organization in southern Chester County was attempting to raise awareness about the issue. Henry did his part by helping to organize a town

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Oxford Borough mayors, 1961-present John H. Ware III, Burgess Title changes to Mayor Lewis B. Cauffman John I. Watson Francis L. Maule John W. Roberts Paul E. Andriole W. Donald Pierce Harold Gray Geoffrey L. Henry hall meeting to discuss the drug problems in the area. Rodio said that he is impressed by how Henry sets aside political ideology to work for the betterment of Oxford. “I would say that he reaches across the political aisle,” Rodio explained. “He’s a Republican, and he’s a very fair person in his political views. He is willing to work with anyone to get something accomplished. He works well with others.” In addition to his work as mayor, Henry also serves as the chair of the borough’s planning commission. He is also one of Oxford’s representatives on the Oxford Area Recreation Authority board, and currently chairs that board. He has also been active with Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. He previously belonged to the Oxford Sports Boosters, and he’s also an elder in the Oxford Presbyterian Church. With that level of involvement in the community, and with connections to so many different people and organizations in the Oxford area, Henry has always managed to be a good advocate for the borough and its residents. He has encouraged borough officials to use social media to communicate with local residents. He maintains his own Facebook page to keep everyone updated about his activities. He also helped with developing a webpage for the police department. He just recently asked borough council to consider video-recording the council meetings so that residents can view them on the

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Internet. The mayor was also instrumental in having the borough register with NIXLE, which is a free service used to make residents aware of events and emergency situations. “The real struggle is to get the citizens involved, and to keep them informed,” Henry said. He has also worked to get young people involved in government. Henry wants to start a program where fourth- and fifth-graders are encouraged to participate in an essay contest about local government by spending a day with the mayor. He also supported a junior council member program that has given several local high school students the opportunity to serve in that role. He also supported the Oxford Area Youth Advisory Council, which was former council member Andrew Atkinson’s idea. “One of the enjoyable parts of the job is going to schools to read to the kids,” Henry explained. The mayor has also worked to increase the cooperation among the local municipalities, and to get elected officials to work together. A regional comprehensive plan was successfully completed over the course of several years, and a regional park was also developed as a result of a cooperative effort from municipalities in the area. “We’re all in the Oxford community and we need to work together,” Henry explained. Ed Herr, the president of Herr Foods who has been

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would continue to take an active role in social media,” he explained. “I would hope that they would continue the awards program. And I would hope that they would not make major changes to the police department.” One thing is certain: for as long as Henry is a resident of Oxford, whether he is its mayor or not, the town will have an enthusiastic—and capable—advocate. “I’ve always described Oxford as a quiet bedroom community that has a real small-town charm. I deeply love living here,” Henry said. “It is a great place to live and work. I would like to make a small difference in what happens to the town. It’s had its struggles, but the borough is on the right track.”

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decorate the town’s business district for the holiday season, Henry presents them with a key to Oxford, which the Girl Scouts love, Cole explained. “He is active and willing to share his thoughts on what will make things better,” Cole said. “He has a lot of ideas and suggestions. Overall, you feel like he really cares about what could make things better for Oxford. It’s hard to think about Oxford without thinking about Mayor Henry.” Henry hasn’t announced whether he plans to run for another term in 2017. After being elected in 2005, he was unopposed in subsequent elections in 2009 and 2013. While he hasn’t given much thought to a legacy as mayor, he does hope that some of the things that he started will continue. “I would hope that whoever would succeed me

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strong supporter of Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. through the years, said that he has always been impressed with Henry’s commitment to Oxford. “Mayor Henry is one of my favorite people,” Herr said. “He is always very good at attending various events. I like his personality, and he had a heart for creating solutions for those in need. I enjoy talking to Mayor Henry because he really cares about Oxford and he listens to people.” One of the ongoing issues facing Oxford Borough is the need to revitalize the downtown with stable and vibrant businesses. Henry has long been a proponent of having more people in the area support businesses in the commercial district because those businesses, and their owners, do so much for the Oxford community. He also frequently attends events in the commercial district. “He’s always made himself readily available,” said Sue Cole, who previously served as the executive director of Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. for six years. “There are a lot of demands on his time, but whenever he would have an opportunity, he would participate in activities.” Cole explained that Henry served on the First Friday Committee that helps plan the popular monthly events that bring the community together. He also leads the Christmas tree-lighting each year, attends ribboncutting ceremonies for new businesses, and even participated in several different celebrity bike races during community events in town. When the Girl Scouts help

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transient pilot would fly in and not know where the airport offices were, nor where the rest rooms were located. What I envisioned was a place that had everything we needed, and could be a central location to fill our needs currently, and in the future, without costing a lot of money.” The first seeds of the concept began a few years ago, and although initial sketches were created, the schematic seemed too grandiose for what was needed, and far too expensive. Scaling back on the cost factor without sacrificing the Air Field’s needs, Martin shared his ideas with the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors during the last year, and with funding genereted from 2015 operations, the project began two-and-a-half months ago, and was completed in late December. Through a glass door entrance and beneath an

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agenda so that school board members have their opportunity to vote for or against a change to a full-day kindergarten program. Marchese reiterated the administration’s view that a full-day kindergarten program would boost learning and provide a good foundation for academic achievement for children. “There are a lot of people who believe in this,” Marchese said. “We think this is something that will benefit all of our students.” The school board could

awning that’s a week away from being installed, visitors to the Aviation Center will be welcomed by receptionist Kati Parlier, and have access to a pilot lounge, just off to the right, which will have snacks and beverages and comfortable seating. Up the hall, a dedicated simulator room includes much of the technology that has been used for the Future Aviators Camp, and includes remote control airplane simulators, the Redbird flight trainer and a Cessna simulator. “As both the camp and after-school programs have grown, students can now get a hands-on experience without the time-consuming effort of pulling out and setting up simulators, which had previously been stored elsewhere,” Martin said. A nearby conference room is perfect for meetings and opportunities for pilots, as well as a great place for businesses to hold offsite team building events – which can also link them with flight demonstrations direct the administration to proceed with plans for a full-day kindergarten program for 2016-2017, abandon those plans completely and have the district continue to offer a halfday program, or continue the work on implementing full-day kindergarten, but not for the start of the next school year. That last option would give Avon Grove officials more time to study the future impact that a fullday kindergarten program would have on the district. Marchese said that a team is continuing its work preparing to move forward

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The center will house a conference room, multimedia room, and technology used at the Future Aviators Camp.

with licensed pilots. There is also a multimedia education room for presentations, lectures and film viewing. The new center is part of the continuing changes to the air field’s physical plant, which also include new hangars, slated to be completed in May, and a newly-renovated runway project, which is scheduled to be finished next year. “We have been looking to put a more professional face on the business aspect of this air field for some time,”

Martin said. “New Garden Air Field has evolved it into an airport for tomorrow. We have the Balloon Festival. We have the air shows. We have the summer camps, which are gaining national recognition. We’re working on the business of aviation. We’re trying to do our part make it a viable, self-sustaining airport within the township.”

with full-day kindergarten. District officials are working on professional development and curriculum planning, and they are also in the process of scheduling visits to other local school districts that offer full-day kindergarten to see how those programs work. One important goal, Marchese said, is to make families of potential kindergarten students in Avon Grove aware of the possibility of full-day kindergarten so that they can enroll their children earlier in the registration process. “I think there are folks

out there waiting for that process to start,” Marchese said. The district needs to know sooner rather than later how many students will be attending a full-day kindergarten program because it impacts staffing and the day-to-day operations at the Penn London Elementary School. The district’s current kindergarten enrollment is approximately 228 students, but 110 more students attend charter schools. Avon Grove officials believe that fullday kindergarten classes will convince more parents

To contact Staff Writer Photo courtesy of New Garden Flying Field Richard L. Gaw, e-mail The lobby of the new aviation center at the New Garden Flying Field. rgaw@chestercounty.com. to enroll their children in the district instead of in charter schools. One of the biggest challenges facing district officials is projecting exactly how many of those students will return to the district if it offers fullday kindergarten. According to district officials, Penn London’s capacity for kindergarten is 264 students if the maximum class size is kept at 22 students, and 288 students if the maximum class size is bumped up to 24 students. That allows the district to add about 60 students overall. Any more students

than that and the district would very likely need to add Modular classrooms to the Penn London site. That would increase the costs of starting up the full-day kindergarten program. The district has analyzed the potential costs of several different options for starting full-day kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year, and the net impact on the next fiscal budget ranges from more than $400,000 if modular classrooms aren’t necessary, to approximately $1.3 million if they are. If the modular classrooms Continued on Page 9A

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Paul L. Swinehart, Jr., 76, passed away in his home in Quarryville on Jan. 11. Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife, Brenda P. Swinehart, of 48 years. They were married in 1967 at Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church. Paul was born in Lancaster, Pa., in 1939, a son of the late Paul L. Swinehart, Sr., and Della Marie Swinehart. He enjoyed a lifetime of farming, and spending time with his family and friends at his cabin in the mountains. Paul is survived by his daughters, Melissa K. Swinehart of Virginia Beach, Va., Christine M. Smithson of Quarryville; his son, Paul L. Swinehart III of Quarryville; his three grandsons, Tyler S. Smithson, Taylor C. Smithson, and Paul L. Swinehart IV; a granddaughter, Elizabeth P. Swinehart; his sisters, Betty Lou Lindell, Patsy Ranck, Celene Swinehart; and a brother, Kenneth Swinehart. A celebration of life was held Jan. 16. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org). To send an online note of condolence, visit reynoldsfuneralhome.net.

Ruby L. Proffitt, 87, of West Grove, died on Jan. 14 at Jennersville Regional Hospital. Born in Mountain City, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Stacy and the late Emma Pearl (South) Proffitt. She was a housekeeper for Kendal-Crosslands Community, retiring in 1995. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, bingo, quilting and African violets. Survivors include one daughter, Andrea Kay Zunino (Anthony, Sr.) of West Grove; two brothers, Clifton Proffitt and Larry Proffitt, both of Tennessee; one sister, Anna Marrongelli of West Grove; two grandsons, Anthony Zunino, Jr. (Carol and Gracie), and Mark Zunino (Beth); and four great-grandchildren, AnthonyIII, Daniel, Kristin, and Jackson. A visitation with family and friends will be held at her graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at St. Patrick Cemetery (460 N Union St., Kennett Square). Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

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MARION SNYDER-HERRIN

Helen B. Wynn, 97, of Kennett Square, passed away at her residence on Jan. 10. She was the wife of Earl Wynn who, passed away in 2009, and with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Her first husband, T. Richard Thompson, with whom she shared 22 years of marriage, passed away in 1985. Born in Rosedale, Pa., she was the daughter of the late George and Ella Clough Buffington. She was a custodian at the Kennett High School for 12 years before retiring. She had previously worked at the Pocopson Home. Helen was a past member of the Kennett Fire Company. She enjoyed traveling, reading, listening to country music, needlework, and being with her family and friends. Helen’s family would like to thank all the staff who cared for her from Willow Tree Hospice and Relative Care. She is survived by one daughter, Joanne Lewis and her husband Tom of Cochranville; one son, Ronald W. Thompson of Kennett Square; two sisters, Ruth Barker and Betty Harkins, both of Kennett Square; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Jan. 13. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. In memory of Helen, a contribution may be made to the Adult Care of Chester County, 500 Old Forge Lane, Suite 503, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

Marion Snyder-Herrin, 82, of Oxford, passed away on Jan. 12 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Herrin, and first husband Earl Snyder, Sr. Born in Principio Furnace, Md., she was the daughter of the late Richard C. Borden and Kathleen Hollister Borden Abrams. Marion was employed with the Kennett Square and Toughkenamon post office as a clerk, retiring in 1992 after 26 years of service. She was a member of the New London Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, John Smythe, Jr., of Oregon, and Earl Snyder, Jr., of Washington; nine stepchildren; 11 beloved grandchildren; two brothers, Gary Borden and Norris Abrams, both of Rising Sun, Md.; and sister, Marcia Murray of Rising Sun, Md. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Joyce Adams, Diane Reichert, and Lorraine Diamonte; one brother, Richard “Charles” Borden, Jr.; a stepchild; and grandson, Billy Snyder. Funeral services were held Jan. 15. Interment was in Union Cemetery in Elkton, Md. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to New London Baptist Church Building Fund, 226 Pennocks Bridge Rd., West Grove, PA 19390. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

DR. THORNTON ARTHUR VANDERSALL Dr. Thornton Arthur “Van” Vandersall, 87, has died peacefully after a period of declining health. He was born in Orbisonia, Pa., in 1928, the son of Muriel and Vernon Vandersall. He graduated from the College of Wooster (Ohio) in 1950 and received his M.D. degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia in 1954. He was trained in pediatrics at Bellevue Hospital and New York Hospital and in psychiatry and child psychiatry at St. Luke’s Hospital Center. After serving on the staffs of St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York City, he initiated the child psychiatry program at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y., and served as director of the Department of Psychiatry there from 1974 to 1988. He later returned to work at North Shore for five more years in the consultation division of the psychiatry department, where he remained active in the training of psychiatric residents. Van also served on the faculty of Cornell University Medical College for over 20 years and attained the rank of Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychiatry. Van and his wife Jean (Hoerner) resided on Long Island in Huntington, N.Y., where they raised their three sons and lived together for over 50 years. He enjoyed reading, spending time outdoors, and travelling with his family to their summer home in Islesboro, Maine. Van was actively involved in his church, community, and several non-profit boards. Van was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Jean Hoerner Vandersall, in 2008. He is survived by his two sisters, Virginia Jackson of Warrington, Pa., and Amy Lou Vandersall of Boulder, Colo.; and his brother, David Vandersall of St. Simons Island, Ga.; as well as his three sons, Mark and his wife Laura of Jamison, Pa.; Kent and his wife Denise of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Scott and his wife Amy of West Dennis, Mass.; as well as seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A celebration of Dr. Vandersall’s life will be held on Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. at the William Penn Lounge of Crosslands Community (1660 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the College of Wooster C/O The Gault Alumni Center, 1012 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691. To share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

BERNARD J. RADECKI, JR. Bernard “Bo” J. Radecki, Jr., 56, of Avondale, died suddenly on Jan. 12 at his home in Avondale. Born in Kingston, Pa., he was a son of Bernard and Frances (Henicheck) Radecki, Sr., of Avondale. Bo graduated from Wilkes University with a BS in accounting, and Goldey Beacom College with a BS in information technology. Bo was general manager for Pizza Hut in Wilmington Del. In his early years, he excelled as an athlete. He was a pitcher for the Howell High School baseball team in New Jersey, and was also the quarterback for the football team. He went on to pitch for Wilkes University. In 1972, he pitched, and helped win, the New Jersey State Little League title. He loved the outdoors, including fishing and hiking through the woods. He also loved canning, and was known for his pickles and tomatoes. Survivors include, in addition to his parents, one daughter, Jennifer Shovlin (Jeff) of Tobyhanna, Pa.; one brother, Randall Radecki (Michele) of New London; one sister, Karen Olson (Randy) of Charlottesville, Va.; one granddaughter, Savannah; one grandson-to-be, Carter; and three nieces and nephews, Austen, Abigail and Jessica. A funeral was held Jan. 21. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Brandywine River Museum C/O Director of Development, Brandywine Conservancy, P.O. Box 141, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Condolences may be made at www. griecocares.com.

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Mary O. Guerrina, 94, of Oxford, formerly of Avondale, passed away on Jan. 15 at Ware Presbyterian Village. She was the wife of Louis E. Guerrina, who passed away in 2012, and with whom she shared 70 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of the late Bartolomeo and Maria Baccino Olivieri. She was a homemaker, a very giving person who enjoyed cooking, gardening, painting, entertaining, and being with her family and friends. She was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church in Avondale, and the Kennett Senior Center. Mary is survived by two daughters, Marie Guerrina of Avondale, and Rita Tattersall and her husband Tom of Landenberg; one brother, Joe Olivieri of Avondale; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one son, Louis E. Guerrina, Jr.; and one brother, Frank Olivieri. A visitation with family and friends will be held from from 10 to 11 a.m. on Jan. 20 at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church (8910 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale). Her funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. In memory of Mary a contribution may be made to St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, PO Box 709, Avondale, PA 19311. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

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HENRY RITTER WILSON Henry Ritter Wilson (“Harry”) went to be with his Lord on Jan. 8. Harry was born in 1923 at Lafayette’s Headquarters in Valley Forge, to Charles Davis Wilson, Sr., and Arlene Bull Wilson. As a boy, he worked on his family farm in Lionville. After graduating from Downingtown High School in 1941, he briefly attended West Chester State Teachers College before joining the Navy with his twin brother, Bill, in 1942. In the Navy he trained as a fighter pilot. After the war ended, he served in the Reserves until he was honorably discharged in 1961. He married Jessie Ruth Hill in 1946. Harry was a dairy farmer in Southern Lancaster County for 25 years. For many years, along with farming, he owned and ran The Milk Barn, a dairy store in Oxford. As a hobby, he loved to fly. He and Ruth piloted their beloved Piper Cherokee and were active members of International Flying Farmers, where Harry held multiple positions. In 1980, he and Ruth moved to Sylva, N.C., where they ran Once Upon a Time Antiques. They later moved to Asheville, N.C., near their daughter, Dana Custer, and granddaughter, Kenda. After Ruth’s death in 1999, Harry remained in North Carolina until 2007. He then lived with his daughter, Judy Rossman, and her husband, Tim, and their children, Chelsey and Stevin, in Chesapeake, Va., for over three years, after which he moved to Pennsylvania and lived with his daughter, Beverly Wilson. Most recently, he lived at the Southeastern Veterans Center in Spring City. Harry loved the Lord and was a lifelong member of Great Valley Presbyterian Church. His love of singing was obvious to those who sat near him in church. He would often break out into a favourite hymn, no matter where he was. And if you mentioned dancing, he would try to talk you into a waltz around the room. Harry is survived by his twin brother, Bill Wilson; four daughters, Dana Custer, Beverly Wilson, Judy Rossman, and Roxy Scott; nine grandchildren, Kenda Custer, Rae Benson, Henry Ritter Wilson IV (“Rick”), Chelsey and Stevin Rossman, Will, Jessie, Michael and Natalie Scott; and seven greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Hill Wilson; his son, Henry Ritter Wilson III (“Corky”); and granddaughter, Deanna Lynn Wilson. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Harry’s life at his funeral service on Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Great Valley Presbyterian Church (2025 Swedesford Rd., Malvern, PA 19355). You may greet the family from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the cemetery behind the church, following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Great Valley Presbyterian Church or Southeastern Veterans Center. Visit www.maugergivnish.com.

INGEBORG JACK Ingeborg Jack, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Kendal at Longwood, in Kennett Square on Jan. 17. Inge, as she liked to be called, was born in Stuttgart, Germany, but spent her adult years living in the USA, Belgium, Switzerland, and Thailand. Inge had a beautiful voice, and was often asked to sing by school and town officials. Before retiring, she worked for UNICEF in New York City. She helped establish two chapters of Amnesty International, and worked tirelessly supporting the work of her late husband, peace and human rights activist Homer Jack. Upon Homer’s passing, she devoted her time lobbying for children living in war-ravaged areas, and trying to eradicate the use of land mines (a cause she worked on with Diana, Princess of Wales). She was also concerned about global warming. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Jack; her parents, Ernst and Auguste; a twin sister, Majella; a younger sister, Helma; as well as her beloved brother, Herbert. She leaves behind her daughter, Marianne, married to Chris Thatcher; as well as two other daughters, Renate and Sigrid; and five grandchildren, Annemarie (Georg), Mark (Jen), Robert (Karoline), “Mac,” and Jasmine. She also has five great-grandchildren, Sophie, Alastair, Julian, Edward, and Emily. She is also survived by a sister, Majella Kolb. The family would like to thank the staff at Kendal for welcoming Inge like a family member for the past ten years, and for the respect and loving care they gave her. A celebration of life is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Jan. 24 in the activities room at Kendal at Longwood (1109 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square). Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

EDITH ANNE MILLS Edith Anne Mills, 87, of Chadds Ford, passed away on Jan. 14. She was in the care of Jenner’s Pond in West Grove for six weeks prior to passing. She was the loving wife of Arthur Mills, and had been happily married for 67 years. Edith was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Edward P. Barbante, and Reba McDonald. During her time in Pennsylvania, she worked at Kohl’s Department Store as a sales associate, and enjoyed the company of the other employees and the many customers she grew to know. Edith loved to spend time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Edith is survived by her husband, Arthur; along with all of her five children -- two daughters, Cathryn Jordan of Los Angeles, Calif., and Janice McGetrick of Kennet Square; three sons, Richard Mills and his wife Deborah of Huntington, N.Y., Robert Mills and his wife Mari of Warren, N.J., and Thomas Mills and his wife Simone of Pasadena, Calif. She was predeceased by both of her brothers, Edward Barbante and Donald Barbante. Along with her five children, she is also survived by 12 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A visitation with family and friends will be held at the Hilton Inn (815 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square) on Jan. 23. A service will be held at 4 p.m., followed by a dinner in her honor. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

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Spirit of Giving Luncheon in Oxford marks 25 years By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Community leaders in Oxford came together at the Penn’s Grove Middle School on Monday for the 25th annual Spirit of Giving Luncheon. “Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King,” said Jim McLeod, one of the Spirit of Giving Luncheon committee members. “It’s only fitting that we have the Spirit of Giving Luncheon on his birthday.” McLeod explained that from its inception, the purpose of the Spirit of Giving Luncheon has been to raise money for the Neighborhood Services Center. McLeod and his wife, Mary, were part of the group that included community leaders and business people who came up with the idea of holding a luncheon as a way to raise funds for the Neighborhood Services Center, the Oxford non-profit that helps less fortunate families in southern Chester County. The luncheon was initially held around Christmas—a time of particular need in the community. Through the years, the Spirit of Giving Luncheon has continued to evolve. In 2008, the Oxford Area School District joined as a partner in the event, and began hosting the luncheon on the school campus. “When the school district got involved it really became a community event,” McLeod explained. The event was moved to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Abigail Casey, Higgins Long, McKenzie Coates, and Hailie Scott from the Helping Hands organization assisted at the luncheon.

as well, linking the spirit of the event with the spirit of Dr. King’s life and legacy. Dr. Martin Hudacs, a retired superintendent of the Solanco School District, served as the guest speaker at this year’s luncheon. Hudacs retired in June 2014 after a 39-year career in education, including seven years as the superintendent of the Solanco School District. The Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) recruited Hudacs and several retired superintends to provide local school leaders throughout the state with professional development and advocacy related to school funding. He also currently serves as the board president of Leadership Lancaster, an organization whose mission is to develop outstanding community leadership to support the needs of Lancaster County. Hudacs’ speech focused on giving back to the community. He quoted Dr. King who once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”

Hudacs said that it’s important for community leaders to collaborate and make connections so that the entire community is strengthened. Whereas one individual or one organization might not be able to solve a problem, individuals and groups working together can often make a difference in the community. McLeod thanked the individuals and groups involved with making the Spirit of Giving Luncheon a success. Just a few of the collaborators include the Penn’s Grove Middle School Helping Hands organization; the Oxford Area High School Rotary Interact Club; Alison Weir, the director of food services; Grace Chamberlain Montgomery, the Penn’s Grove cafeteria supervisor, as well as many volunteers who helped prepare the meals. There were numerous distinguished guests at the luncheon, including State Rep. John Lawrence, County Commissioner Terence Farrell, and Oxford Area School District

Superintendent David Woods. Hudacs observed that everyone who came out to the Spirit of Giving Luncheon was making a statement to the Neighborhood Services Center that the work that the organization does is important. The Neighborhood Services Center has been serving the community since 1971. Cheryl McConnell, the executive director of Neighborhood Services Center, said that they are able to provide help to 775 families in the community each month. At Christmas, they were able to provide gifts to 220 children. Jim Saltysiak, a member of the Neighborhood Services Center’s Board of Directors, said that the Spirit of Giving Luncheon continues to be one of the largest fundraisers for Neighborhood Services Center each year. Farrell thanked all the people who give of themselves to make the community a better place. When talking about the importance of community service, McLeod quoted boxing great Muhammad Ali, who once said that, “the service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” “This is a beautiful community event, and I always leave feeling inspired and reinvigorated,” McLeod said. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Letter to the Editor

Day of Service a fitting celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

Protecting our gun rights

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is much more than an extra day off from school for many local students. On Monday, Jan. 18, students throughout the area were doing their part to make the world a slightly better place by volunteering in a wide variety of ways. Avon Grove schools joined the Kennett Square-based MLK CommUNITY Food Drive. Food collected between Jan. 4 and 15 was distributed to Greater Kennett Area Food Cupboard and The Bridge at the Church of the Nazarene in West Grove. Students in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District contributed to nearly 40 different projects ranging from food donations to cleanups to visiting residents in nursing homes. In Oxford, the 25th annual Spirit of Giving Luncheon took place on Monday. This luncheon started as a way to support the Neighborhood Services Center, which helps thousands of people with food and financial assistance to pay for housing, heating, utilities, or health care needs. All of these events embody the spirit of the Martin Luther King Day of Service, which has come a long way in a short time. Legislation making Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, Jan. 15, a federal holiday was signed into law in 1983, and it was first observed in 1986. Then, Harris Wofford, a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, and John Lewis, a U.S. Congressman from Atlanta, GA, co-authored the King Holiday and Service Act that was signed into law by former U.S. President Bill Clinton in 1994. This federal legislation challenged Americans to transform the King Holiday into a day of citizen action and volunteer service. Participation in the Martin Luther King Day of Service has flourished, with hundreds of thousands of Americans doing work that honor the legacy of Dr. King. Dr. Martin Hudacs, a former superintendent of the Solanco School District who served as the guest speaker at the Spirit of Giving Luncheon, quoted Dr. King who once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” As a champion in the Civil Rights Movement and an activist who relished the concept of power to the people, is there any doubt that King would like that this day that bears his name is all about citizens taking action and working together to strengthen the community? One of the best aspects of the Day of Service is the fact that so many young people are involved. This community service teaches children about the value of giving back to the community. The national Martin Luther King Day of Service also illustrates what can be accomplished with a call to action. The Day of Service is a fitting way to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.

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Letter to the Editor: As a law-abiding gun owner, shooter, outdoorsman and NRA member, I can no longer remain silent. I have heard numerous anti-gun politicians, particularly President Obama, refer to gun show loopholes and buying firearms online without a background check. I find it particularly interesting and equally disturbing that President Obama would use these two examples in trying to establish his narrative.

Why do I make that statement? President Obama likes to refer to his legal experience in teaching Constitutional Law. As such, he should be familiar with The Gun Control Act of 1968, Public Law 90-618, along with its content. Chapter 44, ‘Firearms’ paragraph 922, ‘Unlawful Acts,’ specifically prohibits and establishes penalties for violation of the very examples he’s using in his argument. There are already Federal Laws established, so what is he referring to? I’ve been

to several gun shows and have yet to see this ‘loophole’ he refers to. Every firearms transaction I’ve observed has gone through the NCIS ‘Insta-Check’ and registration required by Federal Law. Violation of this is a federal crime. The reality is that all of the mass shootings have been carried out by people with mental problems or terrorist affiliations. The murders in cities like Chicago and others are committed with stolen weapons and are either drug- or gang-related. Statistical data can be

gleaned from the FBI or DOJ website to back this claim. Many Americans are rightfully concerned that there is a hidden agenda behind this new attempt to meddle with our 2nd Amendment rights. If the arguments put forth are not established in hard fact, but rather emotional appeal, the credibility of the sponsor is suspect. Thinking people have every right to be suspicious of the motives. Louis J. Baccino Oxford

Opinion

Government needs to work better By Lee H. Hamilton Whoever wins next November’s presidential election, it’s a sure bet that at some point he or she will vow to set the federal government on the straight and narrow. Maybe the new President will even resort to the time-honored pledge to create a government “as good as the people.” It’s a bracing sentiment. But you’ll want to take it with a grain of salt. Our history is filled with remarkable government accomplishments. Our involvement in World War II and hands-on approach to the postwar reconstruction of Europe and Japan, our role in ending the Cold War, the interstate highway system, extending the right to vote to all our citizens, federal research and support for ending diseases such as polio... There’s a long list of crucially important efforts the federal government has executed well. Yet every American ought also to be alarmed by an expanding list of missteps and blunders. In a report last month for the highly capable and too-little-noticed Volcker Alliance — whose goal is to improve government effectiveness — NYU Professor Paul C. Light drew attention to what he calls “a shocking acceleration in the federal

government’s production of highly visible mistakes, miscalculations, and maladministration.” He went on to say, “[T]he aging bureaucracy can no longer guarantee faithful execution of all the laws, and it has become increasingly unpredictable in where and how it will err.” A moment’s reflection will call to mind a sobering litany of failures: the inability to stop the 9/11 attacks; the confused, inadequate response to Hurricane Katrina; the even more confused response to the 2008 financial collapse; shortfalls in the care of our veterans; bridge collapses, mining accidents, and other failures caused by inadequate funding for inspection and regulation; the breaches in White House security; the fact that we’ve now been fighting a war on terror for nearly 15 years with no end in sight... It’s enough to make the staunchest champion of government action lose hope. These failures can occur for many reasons: muddled policy, insufficient resources, poor organization, lack of leadership, lack of skills, sometimes even outright misconduct. The question isn’t really what or who is to blame. It’s how we turn things around and reverse the accelerating pace of

breakdowns. To start, the executive and the legislative branches need to focus on the implementation of policy. A lot of hard work goes into its creation, both on Capitol Hill and in the agencies, but the sad truth is that much less attention goes to how it’s going to be carried out. This is largely in the hands of the President, but Congress has a crucial role to play both in crafting the law to account for how it will be implemented, and then in pursuing oversight afterward. Both branches need to pay attention to how they will assess effectiveness, anticipate problems, make sure that staffing is adequate, and provide necessary resources. Second, if making policy today is complicated, so is implementing it. This means that we need skillful people within the government to carry it out. Let’s be blunt. You don’t want a second-rate lawyer negotiating arms control or trade agreements. You don’t want third-rate scientists defining drinking-water requirements. Getting things right means hiring good people, retaining them, and then making sure they’re held to account with well-conceived metrics. Finally, we have to put an end to the politics that so

often stymies policy. Too often these days, the losers of a policy debate immediately turn to torpedoing it. They block the filling of key positions, cut funding, twist the objectives, or impose hiring freezes. They block policy changes that would improve implementation, put unqualified executives in control, or tolerate misconduct and confusion. Some government failures aren’t the result of muddled policy, lack of leadership, or incompetence; they’re the result of what amounts to calculated sabotage. Most Americans want government to work well. We want it to enhance the quality of our lives and our communities. Arguments over the appropriate size of government are important, but that’s not the issue here. The issue is that when a policy is adopted, it needs to be executed effectively. Whoever our next President turns out to be, let’s hope he or she takes that charge seriously. Lee Hamilton is a Distinguished Scholar, Indiana University School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Oxford Educational Foundation marks National Mentoring Month This January marks the 15th annual National Mentoring Month, and the Oxford Educational Foundation’s goal is to expand quality mentoring opportunities in the Oxford Area School District to connect more of our young people with caring adults. “There is a powerful mentoring effect demonstrated by research and the experiences of young people who are connected to a mentor in real life,” said Dr. Raymond A. Fischer, OEF Executive Director. “Mentoring is linked to improved academic, social and economic prospects for young people, and that ultimately strengthens our community.” Research has shown that when matched through a quality mentoring program, mentors can play a powerful role in providing young people with the tools to make responsible decisions, stay focused

and engaged in school, and reduce or avoid risky behavior like skipping school, drug use and other negative activities. For example, in a recent national report called The Mentoring Effect, young people who were at-risk for not completing high school but who had a mentor were 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in

college than those who did not have a mentor. They were also: • 81 percent more likely to report participating regularly in sports or extracurricular activities. • 78 percent more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities. • More than twice as likely to say they held a leadership position in a

club or sports team. This same report found that one in three young people in our country will grow up without a mentor. Today, in our community there are students who could benefit from having a mentor. As we focus on engaging more community members in volunteering as mentors, we will share a simple message: Mentor in real life. Mentoring relationships are basic human connections that let a young person know that they matter and mentors frequently report back that their relationships make them feel like someone is there to help them make the right choices in life. More mentors are needed. If you know of anyone who could give an hour or two a week to serve as a mentor, please contact Oxford Educational Foundation’s volunteer coordinator, Karen Olivieri at oxfordedfound@yahoo.com.

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of it because of the educational benefits and increased learning time for youngsters, but others have said that the costs of full-day kindergarten are too great. Noting that the proposed preliminary budget for the next school year already includes a need for a tax increase, resident Donna Dea asked why the district would consider adding another significant expense on top of that. Others, like resident Bill Wood, an artist who performs in many schools, said that he believes the educational benefits of full-day kindergarten outweigh the costs. Wood explained that he has had the opportunity to talk to many kindergarten teachers in different school districts with full-day kindergarten and “unanimously, teachers loved it. There’s a huge social and emotional benefit.” Responding to Beatty and the studies that he cited, school board member Brian Gaerity noted that the school board members were all provided with a copy of a different study that showed that full-day kindergarten does produce improved results for students. Marchese said that the district is working on compiling all the information regarding full-day kindergarten into a comprehensive report, and the document will include studies from both sides of the issue. The Jan. 28 meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Avon Grove Intermediate School Audion.

aren’t necessary in the first year, they most likely would be necessary in year two, so it would seem unlikely that the board would approve a full-day kindergarten program without having modular classrooms be a part of the plan. School board member Charles Beatty expressed his lingering concerns about how Avon Grove will pay for the full-day kindergarten program year after year without sizable tax increases. “How do we sustain this over the years and stay within the Act 1 Index?” Beatty asked. He said that the administration should provide the school board and the community with a more thorough analysis of what it will cost the district to provide full-day kindergarten. Beatty said that the district could use up all of the available fund balance in just a few years if it continues to add expenditures. He also reiterated his doubts about the longterm benefits of providing full-day kindergarten to students. Beatty read from several studies that have been published comparing the benefits of full-day kindergarten to half-day kindergarten. The studies that Beatty selected all concluded that full-day kindergarten programs didn’t produce results that were equal to the costs associated with implementing a fullday program. There has been considerable public comment about To contact Staff Writer full-day kindergarten in recent months. Many resi- Steven Hoffman, email edidents have spoken in favor tor@chestercounty.com.

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year monitoring program Waggoner and Yake have developed as members of the Save Our Water Committee, a grass-roots membership of local citizens galvanized to protect the watershed from the potential damage the projected activation of a nearby well could have on the future quantity – and quality – of water in the area. There is some irony in their work, because at some point during their fact-finding walks through the fields and streams, Waggoner and Yake are likely to come face to face with a hydrogeologist from the Delaware-based Artesian Resources Corp., who has been required to do the very same thing. On Dec. 9, 2015, the fivemember Delaware River Basin Commission [DRBC] gave approval to Artesian’s application to withdraw water from the Broad Run Aquifer, with the stipulation that before it can begin withdrawing water from the well, Artesian must submit to a rigorous, nine-month monitoring program to assure local authorities and regulatory agencies that the data they will find will prove that pumping the well will not decimate the water levels in the area, and in particular, local private wells and the nearby White Clay Creek. Further, the DRBC ruled that Artesian will conduct its own monitoring and analysis of water levels once a week during those nine months, and share these results with the DRBC, the Chester County Water Resources Authority, the Pennsylvania Office of the Department of

Environmental Protection, and New Garden Township. Critics of the ruling that places the monitoring of the Broad Run well in the hands of Artesian believe that with no unbiased, counterbalance of record-keeping, subsequent records such as stream flows and water levels could be skewed in Artesian’s favor. Enter Waggoner, Yake, their Marsh McBirney Portable Water Flow Meter, a notebook, empty plastic containers and buckets -trudging along from station to station. Although they are prepared to serve as a second “voice” in the monitoring and eventually be able to send their results to David Kovach, supervisor of the DRBC’s project review section, Waggoner and Yake are only three months into their work, which is far too short a time to establish a consistent baseline model of results. A longer amount of time will yield more data, which will lead to more educated analysis and forecasts. “Literally, every single time we take data, we take it back and ask, ‘What does this really mean?’” Yake said. “Every single data point we get, there’s a surprise, and that’s the real world. It throws curves at you, so you have to go through the data, pull it apart and reassemble it and then you can hopefully get to a point where you understand it. Until we get to a point where the data is stable, we’re not going to be able to transfer this information off to someone else.” “If we understand how the watershed works, then we’ll get credibility with the DRBC that we understand what’s going on,” Waggoner

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The results of this testing will eventually be shared with the Delaware River Basin Commission.

said. “It will also allow us to detect shifts in the stream, which will then allow us to explain to the DRBC what’s causing these shifts. Our approach is to eventually be able to peel back all of the layers and say, ‘Here is the layer that’s going to be affected by the [potential activation of the] well. Let’s monitor that.’” For now, the Marsh McBirney Portable Flow Meter is an effective tool, but Waggoner and Yake eventually see their testing being kicked up a few notches through the use of an Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter -- or ADV, as it commonly called -- which they hope to purchase in the next year. The tool, which costs between $10,000 and $15,000, measures the doppler shift of an acoustic signal, and can measure stream flow in 3-D, which is especially useful for low flow streams like the Broad Run Creek. Through e-mail and phone calls, Waggoner and Yake are currently appealing to Save Our Water Committee members and donors, to contribute funding to purchase the new equipment. On one recent weekend, Waggoner and Yake spent

four hours collecting data, then several more hours compiling and analyzing the numbers. Eventually, they would like to hand off their responsibilities to a new team of trained volunteers, who would be responsible for compiling long-term stream flow, velocity and conductivity data, as well as develop additional parameters for testing. A long-term goal, they said, will be to share this type of analysis with other environmental groups in the area, so that a comprehensive model for the White Clay Creek and other local tributaries can be established. “The idea we’re trying to promote is, ‘This is our community, our environment, and it’s up to local people to take care of this,’” Waggoner said. “We’ve seen the response [from residents and fellow committee members], so we don’t think there will be any problem doing this, going forward. We have the people here, who are interested. “This is our area. We’re going to watch it forever. It’s our responsibility.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Sharing the joy of making music The Grateful Alive brings nostalgic tunes to audiences across the county By John Chambless Staff Writer As band director Mary Aldworth took her seat on the piano bench, facing the assembled musicians, and nodded for the show to begin, the decades began to fall away. The members of the Avon Grove Seniors, seated comfortably in the fellowship hall of the West Grove Presbyterian Church, nodded in recognition of “When You’re Smiling,” tapping their toes to the jaunty rhythm. It’s the kind of time travel that happens at every performance by the Grateful Alive, a band whose members are in their 70s or older and are, well, grateful to be alive. For the past two decades, the band has played – free of charge – in nursing homes, hospitals, senior centers, and at community events, bringing the joy of music to audiences who sometimes have precious little joy in their lives. For the members of the band – currently about 20, but it varies – learning new music and maintaining a full slate of shows keeps their minds sharp and their spirits high. The band has a set list that’s about 45 minutes long, and before every concert, papers with the song titles and lyrics are handed out to spark memories and encourage singing along. Accordionist

Judy Wadsworth is the sunny emcee of the concerts, introducing each song with a little history. In West Grove, the show glided smoothly down memory lane with catchy melodies like “Moonlight Serenade,” a polka medley, “It Had To Be You,” a bouncy blues medley, a gospel section, and a stirring finale of “Amazing Grace,” a salute to the Armed Forces, and “God Bless America.” The musicians – each of whom has decades of experience – meshed very well under Aldworth’s keyboard playing. There aren’t any vocals, aside from Anita Alexander, who takes a break from playing violin to sing a stirring “When the Saints Go Marching In” and “Give Me That Old-Time Religion.” The band’s configuration varies by whoever shows up at a particular concert, Aldworth explained. In West Grove, there were 13 musicians, but she’s never sure what the balance of instrumentation might be. During the band member introductions, violinist Virginia Schawacker introduced her neighbor, John Jamison, who was sitting in the back, playing acoustic guitar with the band for the first time. “I’m 59, so I’m a little bit young for this group, maybe,” Jamison said, smiling. “It’s my first

time here and I’m a little overwhelmed because I don’t know some of these songs.” The band and audience laughed and clapped. Becoming a member of the Grateful Alive is largely a matter of being invited and showing up to the once-a-week rehearsals or concerts. Nobody gets paid, which makes the Grateful Alive a very popular choice for cashstrapped senior groups, and for nursing homes that have to provide daily activities. Aldworth said the band has all the shows they can handle, so she’s not soliciting new bookings right now, which is a great problem to have. “I was a school teacher, and I retired in 2001,” Aldworth said after the concert. “I joined the band in 2005 or 2006, I guess. I have a musical background.” Playing music and listening to favorite melodies “does the same thing for us and the audience,” Aldworth said. “It’s very stimulating.” The band is based at the West Chester Senior Center, which provides a rehearsal space and a home base for the members, Aldworth said. The sudden addition of a guitarist didn’t bother her. “That kind of happens a lot in this band,” she said with a grin. For Schawacker, who played violin for the whole show without sheet music

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The members of the West Grove seniors meet each month in the fellowship hall of the West Grove Presbyterian Church.

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The Grateful Alive brings nostalgic music, free of charge, to area nursing homes and senior centers.

in front of her, the concerts are a great outlet for her musical diversity. She’s a member of the Shaw Strings and the Chesco Pops, as well as the Rose Tree Pops, and she plays in the pit band for the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Chester County productions. “My mother taught us kids to harmonize,” she explained after the concert. “So I play the harmony while everybody else is playing the melody.” Keeping her musical skills sharp with so many different groups “is an opportunity to go a lot of places and meet a lot of people,” she said. The people she meets in nursing homes, particularly, were often quite well-known in their working careers. “Some of them have these incredible backgrounds,” she said. Visiting hospitals and nursing homes where residents are often non-communicative is especially rewarding, she said. “Music is a gift, and you need to share it. We’ve gone and played at places for people who are not responding, but we start to play these oldies and by the end, they’ll sing all of ‘God Bless America,’” she said with a smile. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

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Judy Wadsworth dances a polka with a member of the audience.

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Band director and keyboardist Mary Aldworth guides the group.

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Guitarist John Jamison sat in with the band for the first time on Jan. 13.

Anita Alexander gets a vocal spotlight during the band’s set.

Former West Chester mayor Tom Chambers plays sax for the Grateful Alive.

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Jan. 24 ‘Wine and Words’ The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail’s celebration of the art of writing will include a “Wine and Words” event with local authors talking with customers and signing copies of their books on Jan. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Ten Gallon Hat Winery (455 Old Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford). Authors taking part in the event are Elizabeth Bodien, Matty Dalrymple, Merry Jones, Jon McGoran and Bruce Mowday. For more information, visit www.tengallonhatwinery. com or www. brandywineartisanwinetrail. com. Jan. 26 Delaware Symphony The Delaware Symphony Orchestra will present the second concert in its 2015-16 Chamber Series on Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. in the Gold Ballroom of the Hotel du Pont in downtown Wilmington. The program, “Winter Serernade,” includes music by Mozart, Beethoven and Liszt. Music director David Amado will also conduct the entire 15-piece chamber orchestra in Arnold Schoenberg’s rarely heard Chamber Symphony No. 1 (Kammersymphonie) from 1906. Coffee and desserts (macaroons and chocolate-dipped strawberries) are served at intermission. Wine and Champagne are also available for purchase. Tickets for the concert are $60 each. All seats are general admission. Tickets may be ordered at 302-6525577, or online at www. ticketsatthegrand.org. Tickets for Students, 21 and under with ID, are $14, plus a $2 box office handling fee. They may be ordered by phone. ID must be shown to pick up

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the tickets. Tickets will also be available at the entrtance to the Gold Ballroom on the evening of the concert. Jan. 28 to 30 ‘The Mikado’ The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Chester County presents “The Mikado” on Jan. 28, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m., and Jan. 30 and 31 at 2 p.m., at the Madeline Wing Adler Theatre at West Chester University. The comic operetta has been set in a Japanese restaurant for this contemporary production. Tickets are available at www. gsschesco.org. Feb. 6 Golden Gala The Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation marks its 20th anniversary at the Gables of Chadds Ford on Feb. 6 from 7 to 11 p.m. The Golden Gala community event will include hors d’oeuvres, dancing, cocktails, and a silent auction. For details and to purchase tickets, visit www. ucfedfoundation.org. Feb. 8 to 26 Free tax help for seniors The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors free tax assistance to middle and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. AARP volunteers will be available for appointments on Feb. 8, 16 and 23; and Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26. The times are from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and are by appointment only. Call 610-444-4819 to schedule an appointment. Feb. 13 Senior Valentine’s Dance The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) will hold a Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. DJ Marc Shaw will be playing music

during the evening, which includes a dinner. Call 610444-4819 for reservations. Feb. 21 Chocolate Lovers Festival The Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival will be held Feb. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. (connoisseur tickets from noon to 1 p.m.) at Kennett High School (100 E. South St., Kennett Square). Hundreds of chocolate treats, including cakes, brownies, candies, cookies and cupcakes, will be available for tasting at this festival benefiting United Way of Southern Chester County. General admission is $10 per person and includes six tastings ($30 for a family of four). General admission parking is $5. Connoisseur tickets are $25 per person or $45 for two people (includes beverages and parking). Visit www.kennettchocolate.org. Feb. 27 Kennett Winterfest The Fourth Annual Kennett Winterfest will be held Feb. 27 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. in Kennett Square. There will be heated tents on South Broad Street between State and Cypress streets serving local beers, and foods from the Country Butcher, with live music by the Shady Groove Trio. Tickets are limited. They are $65 (designated driver tickets $20). No one under 21 admitted. The event will be held rain, show or shine. Visit www.kennettwinterfest. com for tickets or more information. 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.

Warm up to art at the Brandywine During the winter, the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford is offering some ways to enjoy art without braving the temperatures. Activities include: Plein Air Inside Out Jan.. 22 and 23 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., $20 per day Enjoy the wintry beauty of the Brandywine from the museum’s expansive atrium windows. Artists working in all media are invited to sketch, paint or photograph the vista while staying warm inside the museum. Participants may also sketch (with pencil) in the galleries. Participants are responsible for providing all art materials (including drop cloths). Spaces are limited. This event will also take place on Feb. 26 and 27. To register, call 610-388-8326 or visit www.brandywine.org. Creative Escape: Winter Designs in Clay Wednesday, Jan. 27, 6 to 8 p.m. $20, includes art materials and light refreshments Come to the museum to unwind, mingle and make art. Designed for adults who want to awaken their inner artists, this program draws inspiration from winter scenes in the museum’s collection and features a hands-on tile-making activity. Participants will be guided as they shape and carve

The Brandywine River Museum of Art is giving artists a chance to create this month.

designs in a soft clay tile, which later will be fired in a kiln and available for pick-up at the museum one week after the workshop. Come to one or both programs. BYOB. This event will also take place on Feb. 17. To register, call 610-388-8326 or visit www.brandywine.org. Natural Selections: Andrew Wyeth Plant Studies Curator’s Tour Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m. Free with museum admission Virginia O’Hara, curator of collections, will discuss this exhibition of detailed watercolor or pencil studies created by Andrew Wyeth to explore ideas about the

subject and composition to prepare for landscape paintings in watercolor or egg tempera. Even in these preliminary works, Wyeth showed his intense involvement in subjects through the close, almost scientific approach he took to describing the specific character and quality of their forms. These rarely seen drawings underscore Wyeth’s sense of discovery and pleasure in nature. The exhibition is on view through Feb. 7. The Brandywine River Museum of Art is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., For more information, call 610-3882700 or visit brandywine. org.

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Oxford Arts Alliance digs into the process of architecture By John Chambless Staff Writer The gallery at the Oxford Arts Alliance is reconfigured by the latest exhibit, “Architectural Sketches: Building an Idea,” which traces ideas in transition – from initial doodle to completed building. Architects Todd Tully Danner, Ed Rahme and Wayne Simpson collaborated on the show, which features their designs printed on paper banners that hang, floor to ceiling, in the gallery. The notebooks the panels are taken from are placed on tables, so visitors can leaf through them. The overall effect is walking through imagination in progress. You’ll recognize drawings for the Galer Estate Winery building, for instance, but other projects won’t be as familiar. The

notebooks and panels convey the jotted ideas and loose concepts that are gradually refined into razor-sharp renderings that put all the ideas in place. There is certainly as much art as science in designing a building, and this exhibit will inspire any aspiring designers or architects in your family. It’s a chance to literally stand in the midst of the creative process. Don’t miss the way the wall panels spell out the title of the show,

sometimes with angles of buildings and sometimes with actual letters. The gallery display is as artfully laid out as the architectural projects themselves. It’s a very different idea for an exhibit, and the Arts Alliance deserves credit for setting up a show that exists purely to spark the imagination, not sell art to shoppers. “Architectural Sketches: Building an Idea” is on view through Feb. 13. Gallery hours are Tuesday,

Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart.org.

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

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A drawing for a barn conversion is shown on one panel.

‘Architectural Sketches: Building an Idea’ has floor-toceiling panels that show designs in progress.

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Sketchbooks belonging to three local architects are displayed on tables, with enlargements of some of their pages behind them.

The sketchbooks start with loosely drawn concepts, and show their gradual refinement.

Jan. 23 Buffet breakfast Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) hosts a community buffet breakfast on Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu includes buttermilk pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, fruit, sausage, bacon, roasted potatoes, dried beef gravy and breads. Tickets are $6 for adults, and $3 for ages 3 to 10. Proceeds benefit the church’s general fund. Call 610-932-9698. Jan. 26 Free Community Cafe The West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) will hold a free meal ministry on Jan. 26 from 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. The community is invited to share a free meal. The menu will be roast pork with sauerkraut and other side dishes, dessert and beverages. Reservations are suggested, but are not required, by calling the church office at 610869-9334 or emailing wgumc@verizon.net. 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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had been set up at all the district’s schools for the previous month to collect food donations. In the high school cafeteria, the students worked quickly and efficiently, filling large cartons with food as soon as the boxes could be taped together. The low temperatures on Monday morning kept Patton Middle School students from taking part in a clean-up of Anson B. Nixon Park, but over at Hillendale Elementary School, district superintendent John Sanville – who usually volunteers for the outdoor project – was helping prepare 300 lunches and 100 quarts of soup that were to be delivered to West Chester and West Grove later in the day. At one long table, children and parents decorated lunch bags and wove paper placemats to accompany the soup and lunches. Adding stickers or written greetings, the chil-

dren beamed as each art project was completed. Other students spooned snack mix into bags, made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or counted out cookies to be bagged and dropped into the lunches. There were juice boxes to add as well. Near the door were cartons full of donated backpacks and school supplies that were destined for La Communidad Hispana in Kennett Square. At Chadds Ford Elementary School, young students excitedly sorted donated children’s books, pajamas, stuffed animals and dental care kits that were to be given to students at the Chester County Family Academy School in West Chester. The donations were to be dropped off at the school later in the day. But there were many more ways to serve on Monday, including visiting residents at the Pocopson Home, the Adult Care of Chester County, Jenners Pond, the Kennett Senior Center, and

the Twin Pines Health Care Center. There were cleanup projects at the Church of the Open Door, Family Promise of Southern Chester County, Friends Home in Kennett, His Mission, La Communidad Hispana, Luther House and the TickTock Early Learning Center. There were books to be moved at the Kennett Public Library, medical supplies to sort at Project C.U.R.E., and playtime to be shared with students in YMCA daycare. At every participating school, children were eagerly arriving all morning – usually dragging their parents by the hand because they couldn’t wait to get started. Chatting, hugging each other and vying for coveted jobs – particularly sorting the warm chocolatechip cookies at Hillendale – the students beamed with Photos (4) by John Chambless pride as they enjoyed giving Hillendale principal Steve Dissinger (left) and Unionville-Chadds Ford School to others. District superintendent John Sanville at Hillendale. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. com.

Students and parents made paper placemats at Hillendale Elementary School.

Two fresh cookies per bag were counted out by Hillendale students.

Students sorted donated books, toys and other items at Chadds Ford Elementary School.

Family Promise needs car for family

Family Promise of Southern Chester County is looking for a good, used car to support the needs of one of the guest families in the program—nothing fancy, just reliable transportation. According to Susan Minarchi, the director of Family Promise of Southern Chester County, “Most of us take our car

or truck for granted as we drive from place to place in our daily routine. We are fortunate to have SCOOT and Rover for those people without vehicles, but their routes are often indirect. Lacking a convenient public transportation system, not having a car to go to jobs, grocery stores, or doctor’s appointments can be a logistical nightmare.”

Family Promise has Isabelle (not her real name) as a client. She is a mother of two kids and is in dire need of transportation. She is working two jobs, has regular appointments, and has other errands to run. A car would give Isabelle the independence and freedom to take care of her family’s needs, including allowing her two children to join

after-school activities. Life would be considerably more normal for them. While Isabelle is working hard to save the money needed to buy a good, reliable used car, it takes a long time, and she is having a difficult time getting to both jobs and the family’s appointments. Isabelle is very motivated to provide a good life for

herself and her children. She is very motivated to save for the expenses, such as insurance and gasoline, that go along with car ownership. She is a responsible woman who knows the importance and the responsibilities of owning a car. The kind donation of a used car will make a world of difference for Isabelle’s

children. If someone has a vehicle they don’t need, Family Promise can make use of it to significantly improve a family’s life. Your donation will be tax deductible. Contact Susan Minarchi, Executive Director, Family Promise of Southern Chester County at 610-345-1100 or 484-433-7939 if you can help.

Gritty Oxford loses to Octorara, 64-56 By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer In life, patience is a virtue. In basketball, patience, when used correctly, wins a lot of games. Among the many components of the game that Octorara head coach Gene Lambert teaches his players is the ability to confront chaos and not let it defeat them. It’s also the key reason why Lambert’s squad is 7-0 in the Ches-Mont American division, 14-1 overall and why, when visiting Oxford mounted a comeback during the second half of the Braves’ 64-56

victory on Jan. 14, no one panicked. As any Ches-Mont basketball coach will swear on a stack of game plans, the key to beating Octorara is stopping 6’6” center Christian Ray (18 points), but despite an aggressive Hornet defense in the first quarter, Ray was still able to utilize the lane, not only as a shooter but as a passer. In addition to scoring eight points in the first quarter, Ray orchestrated the uptempo of Octorara’s game plan, which was to hold Oxford to one shot, get the ball into Ray’s hands, to either rocket outlet passes

or bring the ball up himself. Down 18-11 at the start of the second quarter, Oxford found that they weren’t able to convert several shot attempts except those that came from point guard Brian Dorsey, who continued to penetrate the solid Octorara defense for eight points in the quarter, including two free throws with 6:34 left that brought the Hornets to 22-15. With less than six minutes remaining in the half, however, the Braves went on a scoring flourish, highlighted by a three-pointer by Jamonti Mayo, and a sharp pass by Ray to Saaleem

Pugh in the paint, which extended Octorara’s lead to 30-15, and eventually, led to a very comfortable 41-23 lead at halftime. In the second half, it seemed that Oxford finally got the memo. The defensive work of Thomas Cruz and Terrance Henderson held Ray to just two points in the third quarter and Octorara to just ten overall, but despite these efforts, the Hornets could only manage just 12 points of their own. In the fourth quarter, the shots finally began to fall for Oxford, and in a furious mid-quarter stretch, threepointers from Tyler Farr and

Shane Quigley, as well as six points from Henderson, allowed the Hornets to crawl back to within seven points of Octorara, with less than four minutes remaining. Although the box score of the game will indicate that Pugh scored ten points on the night, and Mayo contributed just seven, the two point guards provided the most teachable moments of Lambert’s coaching in the last quarter. Pugh and Mayo widened Octorara’s offense to all four corners, which kept the ball out of Oxford’s hands, and allowed forward Jackson Ray to score six of his 12 points, to help seal

the victory. Despite the loss, Oxford, now 6-6 overall and in third place in the ChesMont American, was led by Dorsey and Farr, who each scored 15 points. On Jan. 23, the Hornets will play a home game against West Chester East. Despite a 55-53 nonleague loss to LampeterStrasburg on Jan. 16, Octorara remains atop the Ches-Mont American, and will play host to Sun Valley on Jan. 21. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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ESTATE OF EILEEN L. ZELLER, DECEASED Late of the Township of Pennsbury, 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 JEFFREY R. ABBOTT, EXECUTOR, 108 Chesley Dr., Media, PA 19063, Or to his Attorney: JEFFREY R. ABBOTT ABBOTT LASTOWKA & OVERHOLT LLP 108 Chesley Dr. Media, PA 19063 1p-20-3t

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ESTATE OF HOPE W. MARTIN, DECEASED. Late of the Township of Pennsbury, 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 DAVID W. MARTIN, EXECUTOR, c/o Joseph E. Lastowka, Jr., Esq., The Madison Bldg., 108 Chesley Dr., Media, PA 19063-1712, Or to his Attorney: JOSEPH E. LASTOWKA, JR., ABBOTT LASTOWKA & OVERHOLT LLP The Madison Bldg., 108 Chesley Dr., Media, PA 19063-1712 1p-20-3t

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELK TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE ELK TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 952 CHESTERVILLE ROAD, LEWISVILLE, PA TO CONSIDER FOR ADOPTION AND POSSIBLY ADOPT IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER AT A MEETING, AN AMENDMENT TO THE ELK TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE OF JULY 2002 AS AMENDED. THE PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT IS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Article IV R-H Residential District Section 401 Use Regulations Replace existing Section 401.A preamble with the following: 401.A. By Right Uses. A building may be erected, altered, or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any one of the following principal uses, and for no other: Delete existing Section 401.A.7 and Section 401.A.8 and renumber subsequent sections accordingly. Add the following to Section 401.C. Accessory Uses: 401.C.4 Minor Home Occupa-

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