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A Jan. 18 Facebook post

by Winden Rowe, a former Unionville High School teacher who resigned in December, has ignited a social media storm over what Rowe says are unfair and discriminatory practices by the district administration.

Rowe, who was a Spanish teacher at the high school, wrote on Jan. 18 that she was telling her story, “for everyone who is impacted by a quiet and insidious tyranny that still exists in homes and institutions

across America. And it saddens me.”

Rowe said in the Facebook post that she was teaching on Dec. 18 when students in her class were called out of her room, one by one, to go to the school office. She learned from one student that questions were being asked about Rowe’s personal life.

After class, Rowe went to the office, where she said she was asked, among other questions, “Winden, do you have a gay best friend?”

Rowe explained in her Facebook post that, “There were times where we would Continued on Page 3A

The members of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board

Man arrested for murder of his grandmother in Lower Oxford Township

The Jonas Effect This Landenberg pond was among the many picturesque settings in southern Chester County that disappeared under the avalanche of Winter Storm Jonas this past weekend, which dumped up to two feet of snow throughout parts of the region, and shut down businesses and schools.

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Zunino honored for 40 years of service

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Most council meetings do not include a moment when everyone in the room rises up in unison to applaud the good works of one man.

But, as his 40th anniversary as a full-time member of the police department approaches, Kennett Square Police Chief Edward Zunino received a heartfelt standing ovation from everyone in attendance at the Jan. 19 Kennett Square Borough Council meeting. The standing ovation came moments after a brief, but glowing, tribute from Mayor Matt Fetick, who talked about Zunino’s tireless dedication to serving the residents of Kennett Square during his 40-year career.

Fetick explained that

Zunino began working as a full-time officer in the Kennett Square Police Department in January of 1976, though his official starting date as an auxiliary officer was in the spring of 1975. Zunino worked his way up through the ranks, spent many years as the department’s second-in-command, and was promoted to the position of police chief in August of 2007. To illustrate what kind of a police chief Zunino is, Fetick noted that Zunino is known to work Christmas Day himself so that the officers in the department can enjoy the day off with their families. He is also known to work late nights whenever necessary, and to have an extremely effective management style.

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Police Chief Edward Zunino received a standing ovation for his 40 years of service to the Kennett Square Police Department.

An 81-year-old grandmother from Lower Oxford Township was stabbed to death by her grandson in the early morning hours of Jan. 19.

In a news release on Jan. 20, Pennsylvania State Police Avondale released details about the murder of Aleen Watters. According to police, Watters was attacked and killed by her grandson, Kevin Anthony Havelow, Jr., 23, at about 2 a.m. on Jan. 19. He had first fought with his mother,

Kevin Anthony Havelow, Jr., is charged with murder.

who police did not identify, in the family home at 135 Irwin Drive in Lower Oxford Township. Havelow then sexually assaulted his mother before she escaped Continued on Page 7A

Supervisor withdraws motion to pull township’s $2.3 easement deal

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer During the general discussion period at the New Garden Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 21, 2015, supervisor Pat Little resurrected a township transaction that was nearly a year old, a negotiation that some had

thought was all wrapped up, but in truth, wasn’t.

Why was it taking so long? he asked.

Little was making reference to a Feb. 23, 2015 board meeting when, after an hour-long public discussion that was both divided and accusatory, the board voted 3-2 to enter into negotiations to purchase the

178-acre Green Valley Farm for $2.3 million, for the purpose of placing a conservation easement on it. The acreage is currently owned in part by former supervisor Warren Reynolds, who began discussions with the township’s Open Space Review Board two years ago, for the purpose of Continued on Page 2A

House served as stop on Underground Railroad

Kennett Township purchases historic home

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer A vital piece of the history of southern Chester County has been saved from the wrecking ball.

At the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 20, it was announced that the township has purchased the 190-yearold Fussell House, located on 723 E. Baltimore Pike in Kennett Square, for the price of $200,000, and thus will preserve what was once a stop on the Underground Railroad.

The house had been appraised for $615,000. The purchase of the house was paid for through the township’s Capital Fund. The home has not been occupied since 2006.

Also known as “The Pines,” the house once served as a refuge for runaway slaves to find safety, shelter, food and clothing along their journey north to freedom. More than 2,000 runaway slaves were helped to freedom there by Quaker physician and anti-slavery activist, Dr. Bartholomew Fussell and his wife, Lydia.

Dr. Fussell’s activism drew the attention and praise of William Still, an AfricanAmerican abolitionist, Underground Railroad conductor, writer, historian and civil rights activist. In his book, “The Underground Railroad,” originally published in 1872, Still wrote, “Dr. Fussell hoped for the day when slavery and cruelty should have no abiding Continued on Page 7A

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The house was once owned Quaker physician and anti-slavery activist Dr. Bartholomew Fussell and his wife, Lydia.

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The historic Fussell House in Kennett Square has been purchased by Kennett Township for $200,000.

By Uncle Irvin Any governing body, whether corporate or municipal, loses substantial momentum with very high turnover.

Kennett Square Borough turned over five of seven borough council members as the result of an election and resignations. In addition, the borough has a makeshift township manager and a police chief who is not in good health. The borough also happens to be Continued on Page 3A

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preserving the land in perpetuity. The property, eight contiguous parcels, is located north of Route 41 and is bordered by Penn Green Road on its western edge, Old Baltimore Pike on its northern border, and the area behind the commercial and residential development along Newark Road, on its eastern edge.

Supervisor Steve Allaband, former supervisor Betty Gordon and now board chairman Richard Ayotte voted in favor of the purchase. Little and supervisor Randy Geouque voted against it.

Geouque used the word ‘Cronyism’ to describe the transaction, implying that

certain members of the board voted in favor of the purchase because they are long-time friends with Reynolds.

The most vocal opponent to the easement, however, was Little.

“It seems to me that we are trying to befriend Mr. Reynolds to the tune of $2.3 million,” he said. “While this may be an honorable thing to do, I’m not sure it’s something that the residents of this township should provide.”

More than 11 months have gone by since the agreement was approved, and to date, the easement has still not been agreed upon by either Reynolds or the guardians of John Marshal Reynolds, Warren’s brother. So, on the agenda for the board’s Jan.

19 meeting was a motion – which Little had entered into discussion – to withdraw the township’s offer for the easement purchase of the Green Valley Farm.

After hearing from attorneys Tom Johnson and George Elser – legal representatives for the Reynolds family, who spent 45 minutes explaining the reasons for the delay – Little withdrew the motion.

Johnson called the negotiation for the easement “a complicated process,” largely because the property is owned by Reynolds, a guardianship for his brother, and by two trusts, with different beneficiaries – all of whom bring different fiduciary responsibilities to the negotiating table.

“We have not been wiling

away our days in a hammock someplace, trying to do nothing.

In fact, it’s been the opposite,” he said.

Johnson said that a final agreement between family members should be comPhoto by Richard L. Gaw pleted by the end Before the New Garden Township of February, and Board of Supervisors on Jan. 19, anticipated final attorneys Tom Johnson and George Elser provided an update of their negotiations to negotiations with the Reynolds fambegin in March. ily, for the township’s purchase of When asked to the 178-acre Green Valley Farm, for predict the prob- the purpose of placing a conservaability of his tion easement on it. projected time line, Johnson money and go there.” told the supervisors that Johnson reiterated to “We are very, very close. Little that the agreement is By the end of February, the complicated – not straight family should reach this forward – and “that comagreement.” plication was something Little asked for a more that people did reasonably complete explanation for anticipate, although perhaps the delay, telling Johnson not as long as it has been,” that he does not believe that he said. it should take 11 months to During his explanation, “go through the process.”

Johnson denied a suggestion “We gave the residents that a reason for the delay of the township one day’s was because the Reynolds notice [on the easement],” family was waiting for the Little said. “It was rushed installation of a sewer line through. And now we’ve on the property in order to gone 11 months, and noth- use the installation as levering’s happened. I just think age to re-negotiate the price that after a year, we’re tying of the easement. up our money where we “That is not true,” may have other sites, where Johnson said. “We view the we may want to take that agreement of sale as bind-

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ing. There is no attempt to re-visit it.”

Township Solicitor Vince Pompo attempted to explain the reasons behind longer transactions, such as the Reynolds easement.

“Transactions differ, because you have different properties, different parties and different considerations,” Pompo said.

“Some can go rather quickly, and some take a long time. In my experience, the more parties you have, the more complicated a tract is, the longer the transaction is going to take, in order to come to fruition.”

Erin McCormick from Natural Lands Trust and the open space consultant for township, is working on the easement with Johnson, Elser and the Reynolds family. She reiterated Pompo’s statement.

“This isn’t an unusual amount of time for such a complicated transaction,” she said.

If there is an additional complication to the proceedings, it is because shortly after resigning his position as a township supervisor in June of 2013, Warren Reynolds was arrested for the possession of more than 500 images of child pornography. In March 2014, he pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual abuse of children – the official term used to define the possession of child pornography – and in September 2014, he began a state prison sentence that will extend from a minimum of two years to a maximum of four years.

After withdrawing the motion, Little asked for a condition that Johnson and Elser will provide Pompo with monthly status reports about the negotiation, which the attorneys both agreed to.

In other township news, Brian Roberts, a member of the township’s Historical Commission, was named 2015 New Garden Township Volunteer of the Year. Reading from a proclamation, Ayotte credited Roberts for his advocacy and involvement with the township’s local trail system and the preservation of its history.

“It’s been a really wonderful year working with the Historical Commission, and a lot of the credit I’m getting up here has to do with the people who are on that Commission with me,” Roberts said. “I look forward to this next year. We have a real gem of history in the township.”

Roberts said a big project for 2016 will be to continue to restore the historic Lyceum House in New Garden Township Park, and later asked the supervisors for a contribution of $30,000 to pay for additional renovations to the Lyceum House, which will include painting, asbestos removal and repairs from termite damage.

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

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go off topic and spend class time talking about things not relevant to the content.

There were questions that I would answer or stories that I would share that had nothing to do with the curriculum. Yes, they had me on a technicality.”

But Rowe said she discussed her male friend because students “would see us in the community and, as teenagers do, insinuate that he is my boyfriend.

And I would clarify that he is, in fact, not. And I would also share his sexual orientation, and that many of my friends are in fact not straight. And I would share that with a purpose. I wanted the students that I work with to know that I position myself as an ally in the school and in the community and that there still lies in our culture a racism against our gay, lesbian and transgendered community that is downright shameful.”

Rowe, who is a single mother, asked in her Facebook post, “If I had gone to dinner with my straight friend, or to Disney with my straight husband, would those questions have been asked? And would they have been asked using the person’s sexual orientation as a descriptor? No.” One alleged comment from the administration that Rowe points out is, “Winden, we are concerned as to what kind of image you present to the kids.”

The comment “was the most demoralizing, unkind, professional mistreatment that I have ever undergone in my 20 years as a paid employee of any organization,” she wrote in her Facebook post. She decided to resign her position. She clarified that she was not asked to resign, nor was she fired.

Rowe’s post, however, was shared on a Unionville High School alumni page on Facebook, and the commentary was soon fast and furious. Rowe talked to a reporter for an online news site, Mic.com, and the resulting story on Jan. 21 added fuel to the online controversy.

On Jan. 25, the UnionvilleChadds Ford School District website posted a rebuttal titled “Response to Ms. Rowe’s False Claims.”

The letter, which is credited to district superintendent John Sanville and school board president Victor Dupuis, reads, “We take pride in the open and honest manner in which we

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on a build-out roll that will reshape the town forever.

It would not be good business for a new borough council to march to judgment on projects that will remake the town in the next year until the new council members can be oriented and brought up to speed.

Everyone wants to see Kennett Square move forward and prosper, but hasty decisions are just as likely to go bad as good.

It is especially important for council to retain legal, environmental, financial, and real estate consultants, etc. who have no conflicts, and who have a sound list of satisfied clients.

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

communicate with you -- our community. We are always transparent and forthright in addressing all manner of topics.

“It is the district’s policy and practice to respect the privacy of our employees.

However, it is also our obligation to defend our school district against false accusations, especially when they rise to the point of concern for our community.

Currently there are widely publicized articles and commentary in magazines and online casting aspersions on us. We are troubled by these false allegations and will defend ourselves publicly and legally. It is our right and duty to protect the integrity of our school system and its employees and students.

“In December our UHS administration responded to student concerns that Ms. Winden Rowe, a high school Spanish teacher, had shared inappropriate topics with her class. Stories about how she spends her time out of school, including details about her dating and partying life, were the basis for meeting with her. We were concerned about the nature of these classroom discussions and the amount of time they were taking away from instruction. Ms. Rowe was informed that a letter about this would be placed in her file and she was asked to apologize to students and change her instructional patterns.

Based on the positive performance evaluations she’d received in the past, we believed this was a lapse in sound judgment and could be easily corrected.

“We want to be clear that Ms. Rowe chose twice to resign. Administration was shocked that she was opting to leave her job. UHS administration was not seeking nor did they ask for her resignation either time -- the choice was Ms. Rowe’s. The administration’s goal was to have Ms. Rowe’s Spanish instruction focus to teaching and learning Spanish. Instead, Ms. Rowe decided to resign and asked us to stop our review of her classroom conduct.

“Ms. Rowe then went to social media, blasting the district for allegedly asking her to leave because she told students that her best friend was gay. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Again, our concerns did not include the sexuality of a friend, but rather the inappropriateness of discussing an adult recreational lifestyle with students during class time.

“By going public with her ‘story’ and by providing contact information for Mr. Conley, Mrs. Jenkins, and Mr. Reif, Ms. Rowe is engaging in irresponsible

and damaging behavior – and we are compelled to respond.”

The issue also surfaced early in the school board’s meeting on Jan. 25.

Dupuis addressed Rowe’s comments in a statement.

“First, was she fired or told that she needed to resign?” he said. “No. She voluntarily resigned. At no time did the district seek or encourage her to resign.

“Second, was Ms. Rowe at any time in a room with administrators when she was not accompanied by another member of the professional teaching staff of the district? No. She always had another individual, who she had selected, in the room with her.

“Finally, was Ms. Rowe’s interview process and subsequent resignation in any way related to her own personal sexual orientation, the sexual orientation of her friends and colleagues, her marital status or her parenting style? No. These topics are in no way related to the initiation of the process of or the conclusion of Ms. Rowe’s employment, and her choice of resignation,” Dupuis said. “This process has been dealt with by our administrative team in a thoroughly professional manner. We are disappointed in Ms. Rowe’s decision to make public statements that present falsehoods and misrepresentations of the actual witnessed and documented events of this process.”

Sanville read from the statement that was posted on the district’s website.

There are comments on both sides of the issue posted in online forums. In a Facebook post, Jennifer Fulton, the adviser for the Unionville High School Gay-Straight Alliance, wrote in defense of the administration’s handling of the matter. “I believe there is a grave misunderstanding on Ms. Rowe’s part and I suggest that everyone consider that there is not one truth, just a perception of truth for each of us.

Furthermore, we need to be very careful that what we sign our name to is not libel or slander,” Fulton wrote.

Action at the Jan. 25 board meeting also included passing a preliminary district budget for 2016-17, with total appropriations of $83,649,554. Adoption of the final budget and the levying of real estate taxes will take place in June.

The board also approved a retirement contribution exception of $691,865, and a special education exception of $315,632.

Robert Cochran, the district’s director of business and operations, explained, “The preliminary budget is required by the

Avon Grove unveils preliminary budget

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Avon Grove School District recently unveiled an early look at the budget for the 2016-2017 school year, and projected expenditures are increasing, even as a great deal of uncertainty surrounds the spending plan.

Avon Grove, like school districts all across Pennsylvania, is dealing with the fact that state lawmakers have yet to approve a budget for the current fiscal year. The state budget impasse is now in its seventh month. As a result, districts only recently started receiving state education subsidies, and there is still uncertainty about the level of state funding each school district will receive for the current year. Avon Grove is basing its projections on the amounts that were included in a state budget that was put forward in late December. Gov. Tom Wolf used his line-item veto authority to reject portions of this spending plan, but did free up about $3.5 billion for Pennsylvania’s 500 public schools.

Avon Grove’s final budget for 2016-2017 also depends on a decision on whether to move forward with a plan to transition from a half-day to full-day kindergarten program to start the next school year. Costs associated with the switch to full-day kindergarten are

estimated to be about $1.3 million if the district opts to install modular classrooms to accommodate an increase in kindergarten students. District officials have prepared several different versions of the draft budget based on different scenarios for the kindergarten program.

If the district does move forward with the plan to implement a full-day kindergarten program in the fall, the overall expenditures for 2016-2017 would increase by about $2.7 million, from approximately $85.2 million to $87.9 million.

There are a number of factors driving up projected increases.

School districts across the state are dealing with a large increase in the statemandated Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) contributions. The rate is jumping from 25.84 percent to 30.03 percent for the 2016-2017 budget. For Avon Grove, that amounts to a year-toyear increase of more than $1.2 million.

The district is also seeing significant year-toyear increases in salaries ($451,000), insurance costs ($551,000), and professional services for special education ($324,000).

District officials will continue to revise the spending plan as updated figures become available.

As it stands now, the budget would require a 3.172

percent tax increase.

The Act 1 Index for Avon Grove this year is 3.2 percent. The Act 1 Index establishes the maximum amount that a district can raise taxes without seeking approval from voters via a referendum. The school board previously voted in favor of an opt-out resolution that obligates the district to remain within the Act 1 limit for the tax increase.

The district’s millage rate is currently 28.1570 mills.

The millage rate is expected to increase by .89 mills to 29.050 mills.

What kind of impact would that have on the tax bill for residents? A property owner with a home with an assessed value of $168,025 would see an increase of $150 in the tax bill.

The school board is expected to make a recommendation regarding full-day kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year at its next meeting on Jan. 28.

The Finance Committee will hold its next meeting on Feb. 9 to review revenues for the budget. A meeting to review expenses will take place on March 8. The board is expected to adopt a proposed final budget on April 28. Adoption of a final budget is slated for June 9.

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

commonwealth to determine if the school district is in need of going to referendum or not. Also to determine if a school district needs exceptions under Act 1. This preliminary budget reflects no need for a referendum, but does reflect a need for about $1 million worth of exceptions.

What this does is provide the board with the greatest flexibility relative to taxation. We have a Governor who’s about to make his announcement on what he is proposing for the 201617 budget, yet we still don’t have a 2015-16 budget in the commonwealth. That

puts us in a lot of uncertainty relative to state funding, and the same for many other districts. Applying for the exceptions does not indicate that we will use them.”

Sanville explained that the board took the unusual step of having a meeting on a district snow day “because, by state law, we are required to pass the preliminary budget this Wednesday,” he said. “Also by state law, if we change our meeting date, we must give three days notice to the public. So we can’t do either one, and that’s why we are meeting tonight.”

Sanville and other board

members thanked the crews who worked to clear school properties of snow, saying crews “were on site at 4 a.m.

Saturday. Last night, there were folks working until midnight. And they were at it all day today,” he said.

“The reason we canceled school was not because of our facilities, but because there are side roads that were rough to have buses go down. Our folks went above and beyond in a blizzard to make our schools safe, and it’s appreciated.”

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

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Wheeler shares stories and insights from his career in baseball

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Enlisting Chris Wheeler to serve as the guest speaker at a baseball banquet is sort of like writing Mike Schmidt’s name into the cleanup spot—you know he’s probably going to hit a home run.

Wheeler, who served as a broadcaster for the Phillies for 37 years, certainly knocked it out of the park as he shared stories and insights from his life in baseball at this year’s Kennett Old Timers Baseball Banquet, held on Jan. 16 at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square. It would be difficult to find a better speaker for this crowd of baseball-loving fans who, like Wheeler, grew up rooting for the Phillies.

“You can tell there are so many baseball fans here tonight,” Wheeler said. “You can tell that you love the game.”

Wheeler grew up in nearby Newtown Square, Pa. rooting for the Phillies. His lifelong love of baseball can be traced back to his parents, who both loved the sport.

“I’m a 1950s kid,” Wheeler said. “Baseball was our game. You always played baseball back then.”

He was a shortstop and pitched a little bit. He was never a standout player, and he knew that he was never going to make it to the majors.

“I had pretty good hand-eye coordination so I was good enough to enjoy the game,” he explained.

Like millions of other Americans, he loved watching Willie Mays play. His boyhood idol was Phillies’ legendary outfielder Richie Ashburn, whom he would later end up working with in the broadcast booth. One of the more amusing anecdotes that Wheeler shared was about the year that Ashburn spent living in his home—rent free. After about a year, Wheeler asked Ashburn if he shouldn’t be paying some of the rent. Ashburn’s response was, “Didn’t you say I was your boyhood idol? Why should I pay rent then?”

Wheeler, who graduated with a degree in journalism and broadcasting from Penn State

‘They continue to be the boys of summer Forever’ The Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association welcomes eight local players to its hall of fame

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Chris Wheeler (pictured on the right in the back row) with this year’s inductees to the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association Hall of Fame: Bill Beirne, Jack Bradley, George Hadfield, Lawrence “Mickey” Hess, Jerry Johnson, Rick Marvin, Dennis Petrucci, and Jim Wagner.

University in 1967, talked about how he worked in radio in the Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York early in his career. He joined the Phillies’ community relations department in 1971, and was added to the radio and television broadcasting team in 1977, working alongside two iconic figures—Ashburn and goldenvoiced Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas. Wheeler was part of the team’s traveling party, and did not miss a Phillies’ road trip during his 37 years in that role. His primary responsibility was working as both a play-by-play man and color analyst, which he did through the 2013 season. Those years included two great eras in Phillies’ history—the late-1970s team led by Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton that finally reached the baseball mountaintop during a magical 1980 season, and the talent-laden team that made the playoffs for five straight years and won the World Series in 2008.

Wheeler shared stories about greats like Pete Rose, Schmidt, and Carlton. He explained that Carlton and his longtime personal catcher, Tim McCarver, had an interesting relationship. On the field, they worked about as well as any battery mates ever have. McCarver once famously said that he and Carlton would be buried sixty feet, six inches apart from each other.

Off the field, Wheeler explained, the pitcher and catcher were both

very stubborn and would become locked in good-natured arguments that entertained their teammates.

Wheeler said that Schmidt was a lot of fun to be around, and the Hall of Fame third baseman enjoyed the game more than it may have appeared to Phillies’ fans. Wheeler added that he believes that Schmidt is really enjoying his current stint as a broadcaster during select games throughout each season, and that enjoyment shows itself in the quality of the work that he is doing.

The 1980 world championship was the Phillies’ first in franchise history, and Wheeler treasures the memories that the team provided.

He also spoke fondly of the most recent Golden Age in Phillies’ history that was ushered in by a core group of home-grown players that included Jimmy Rollins, Cole Hamels, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Carlos Ruiz.

The highlight of the longest era of excellence in Phillies’ history came on Oct. 29, 2008, when the Phillies defeated Tampa Bay, 4-3, to win the World Series four games to one. Wheeler was calling the World Series with Kalas, who had waited his entire career to declare that the Phillies had won the World Series. In 1980, local broadcasters were not allowed to call the World Series games, so this was Kalas’ first chance to call a World Series championship. It Continued on Page 5A

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer If there is one thing that the eight new members of the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association Hall of Fame have in common, it’s their love for baseball–of course. This year’s inductees played the sport in their youth, but their involvement–and love for the game–continued well into adulthood, prompting Keith Craig to remark that “they continue to be the boys of summer forever.”

Craig, a freelance writer and author, once again served as the master of ceremonies for the banquet, the organization’s 36th, which was held on Jan. 16 at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square. The highlight of the evening was the induction ceremony for 2016 honorees Bill Beirne, Jack Bradley, George Hadfield, Lawrence “Mickey” Hess, Jerry Johnson, Rick Marvin, Dennis Petrucci, and Jim Wagner. They now belong to an exclusive club–there are 272 people who have been inducted into the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association Hall of Fame.

From the moment awards presenter Doug Stirling led attendees in a rousing rendition of “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” to the moment that the last picture of the inductees was taken, the evening was a celebration of baseball and of friendship. A recurring theme throughout the evening was the game provided these men with so many great relationships. A few people even admitted to liking an umpire or two along the way.

A ten-minute video showcasing the accomplishments of each of the inductees set the stage for Stirling to present each 2016 honoree with a plaque commemorating his induction into the hall of fame.

Johnson was born and raised

in Kennett Square. He began playing baseball at the age of seven for the Kennett Little League. He moved on to play for the Teeners Club, and was primarily a pitcher and catcher during his early years playing the game. Johnson later played for the Counts Social Club and the Sam Tavoni League, where he was a third baseman, first baseman, and catcher for the National Bank and the Catena teams.

When Johnson exclaimed, with a wide grin, “I played a lot of ball in my days!” everyone in the room understood the joy he felt for the game.

Beirne grew up playing Little League and Pony League baseball in Stratford, New Jersey. He went on to be a coach and manager for the KAU Little League for 12 years. He continued playing adult league baseball with the Milltown Mudhens. He was a player, manager, and general manager for the Shear Satisfaction Cutters in the 50-and-over John A. DeBenedictis Baseball League.

In 2013, he moved on to the 55-and-over Kennett Cutters team. He was a League Honor Roll inductee in 2007, and the league secretary from 2006 to 2007. Beirne’s teams won the B Division Championships in 2012 and 2013. The Wilmington, Del. resident was named Manager of the Year in 2013.

Wagner enjoyed a considerable amount of success on the baseball diamond from a very early age.

When he was 12, he starred on the Meadow Pride Dairy team that went 16-0. During one game, Wagner belted four home runs.

On the mound, there was a game where Wagner punched out 18 hitters while tossing six perfect innings of baseball. Wagner went on to play in the Pony League and Junior League in the State College, Pa. area. He played third base and pitched at State College

High School, and then moved on to Villanova University, where he was also a pitcher. After he got married, he moved to Chester County and played in the West Chester Adult League for about 15 years. He is a member of the West Chester Adult League Hall of Fame, and was named as the Most Valuable Player of the League in 1972.

“This is a big honor for me,” Wagner said. “Baseball has always been a big part of my life.”

Baseball has also been a big part of Hadfield’s life. He was the coach of Bishop Shanahan’s baseball team from 1982 to 2007, and the Octorara High School’s team from 2008 to 2014.

Hadfield started playing baseball at the age of six when he played for the Wissinoming Boys League. He was a catcher on Northeast Catholic’s baseball team in 1970 and 1971, and the team played at Connie Mack Stadium for the Catholic League Championship in 1970. Hadfield went on to play for Keystone Junior College in 1973 and 1974. He started every game during those two seasons, and was the team captain in 1974.

He was invited to a tryout for the Pittsburgh Pirates at West Chester University in 1974.

In addition to his baseball coaching, Hadfield played in several adult baseball leagues, including the Fairmount Park Adult Baseball League, the West Chester Adult Baseball League, the Kennett Men’s Senior Baseball League, and the John A. DeBenedictis Baseball League.

He talked about how he has built many great relationships through baseball over the years.

“The game is fun,” Hadfield said, “but it’s the people that you meet, too.”

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would be the pinnacle of a Hall of Fame broadcaster’s career.

“The only thing I was thinking was, ‘don’t make noise. Don’t get in the way of the call,’” Wheeler explained.

When Harry Kalas made the call that the Phillies won the 2008 World Series, Wheeler’s exuberant—but silent—celebration was captured by a cameraman positioned in the booth. It became one of the indelible images of the Phillies’ 2008 post-season.

Wheeler poked fun at himself for the celebration. He also said that he was thankful that Kalas was able to make the call that his beloved Phillies had won the World Series.

Kalas would pass away less than six months later.

During a wide-ranging Q & A, attendees asked Wheeler about a variety of topics.

The Phillies have had some good catchers during the last three decades—Bob Boone, Mike Lieberthal, Darren Daulton, and Carlos Ruiz. One person asked Wheeler who the best catcher was.

Wheeler said that he thought Boone probably edged out the others.

Another person asked about one of the most difficult losses in the Phillies’ 133-year history—the infamous “Black Friday” game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 7, 1977. The series was tied, 1-1, as the third game got underway in Philadelphia. The Dodgers took an early 2-0 lead, but the Phillies scored three runs off Dodgers’ starting pitcher Burt Hooton, who got noticeably rattled after several ball-and-strike calls went against him.

The Phillies carried a 5-3 lead into the ninth inning. Throughout the 1977 season, Phillies manager Danny Ozark usually put Jerry Martin in as a defensive replacement for left fielder Greg Luzinski. But on this night, he didn’t.

Reliever Gene Garber set down the first two hitters, but then pinchhitter Vic Davalillo reached base on a bunt single. The next batter, pinch hitter Manny Mota, lined a deep drive to left. Luzinski reached for the ball, but the ball bounced off his glove and hit the wall. Luzinski’s throw back in to second was off the mark, allowing Davalillo to score. Mota moved to third base.

He would score later in the inning, and the Dodgers went on to win, 6-5. The Dodgers scored 22 runs in game four to win the series.

The game was played despite a torrential downpour.

Ozark’s decision not to put Martin in as a defensive replacement in the late innings of game three forces Phillies fans, even four decades later, to wonder what might have been.

“He made a mistake,” Wheeler explained of Ozark’s decision.

“One of the great things about baseball is that you can’t take a knee. You can’t take a timeout. In the moment, you just have to keep going.”

Wheeler also talked about how the role of general manager has changed since when he first started working for the Phillies.

He explained that John Quinn, the Phillies’ general manager from 1959 to 1972, was very gentlemanly and business-like. Paul Owens

then became the general manager during a time when negotiations for trades by baseball executives took place in bars and lasted long into the night. Baseball men ruled the front offices. But now, Wheeler explained, more and more general managers aren’t lifelong baseball men, but Ivy Leaguers who rely on statistical analysis to make their decisions. The Phillies’ new leadership includes president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail and general manager Matt Klentak. Klentak certainly represents the new breed of general manager, while MacPhail is part of a well-respected baseball family.

Wheeler said that he thinks they have the Phillies headed in the right direction.

Young stars like Aaron Nola and Maikel Franco and top prospects like J.P. Crawford, Nick Williams, Jake Thompson, and Cornelius Randolph could form the nucleus for a team on the cusp of another era of excellence.

“In all the trades that they’ve made, they’ve tried to bring back pitching,” Wheeler said, referring to new pitchers like Mark Appel, Zach Eflin, Thomas Eshelman, Vincent Velasquez, Ben Lively, and Nick Pivetta.

Wheeler, who authored a book chronicling his long association with the Phillies called “A View from the Booth: Four Decades with the Phillies,” has seen a lot of Philadelphia baseball in his lifetime.

He said that Carlton and Schmidt still rank among his favorite players because they played the game at such a high level.

For Phillies fans, it’s only natural to compare the 1980 team to the 2008 squad. Wheeler said that the 1980 World Championship team is still his favorite, in part because he joined the organization at about the same time the core group of players were making their way through the Minor League system.

“We were all about the the same age,” Wheeler explained. “I grew up with those guys on that team.

That’s still my favorite team.”

Wheeler now serves as a club ambassador for the Phillies by working in a number of different roles. He is about to start his 45th season with the organization and, as is his custom, he will be leaving for Clearwater, Florida, the Phillies’ Spring Training home, at the end of January.

His visit to Kennett Square was well-received by attendees of the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association banquet, and he certainly ranks among the very best guest speakers who have participated in the event.

“Chris wins hands-down for his insightfulness,” said Keith Craig, the master of ceremonies for the banquet.

Wheeler said that he really enjoyed talking baseball with the attendees. He congratulated Bob Burton, the president of the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association, for a well-organized event.

“It is really neat to be here at an event like this where so many people enjoy this great game,” Wheeler said. “It’s still the greatest game in the world. There is something about the game that is so pure and so wonderful. There’s nothing quite like it.”

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during his induction speech. “It’s really special—the friendships and the camaraderie,” he explained.

Hess, a longtime science teacher at Oxford Area High School, grew up playing ball in the Lancaster Little League. He was a pitcher and outfielder for Penn Manor High School, and also played for the Millersville Legion squad. He went on to play the outfield and catch at Millersville University. He eventually earned an invitation to a tryout with the Toronto Blue Jays in Syracuse, NY in 1980.

Hess earned the nickname “Stingray” while playing with the Millersville University team in 1977. During a southern road trip, Hess stepped on a stingray in the Gulf of Mexico. He needed surgery to recover, and for the next four years his teammates always called him “Stingray.”

After college, Hess went on to play in the Lancaster-Lebanon Twilight League, the York Central League, the West Chester Adult League, and the Kennett Men’s Senior Baseball League.

Petrucci, a resident of Avondale, grew up playing in the Kennett Recreation League on the current site of the Mary D. Lang School. He was a twotime all-star selection in the St. Patrick’s Pee Wee League. He played baseball in the Kennett Babe Ruth League between the ages of 13 and 15. Petrucci went on to play for 14 seasons in the Sam Tavoni League. He was an all-star selection in 1979 and 1980, and was the all-star MVP in 1980. He also played in the Kennett Men’s Senior Baseball League for 12 seasons. He was a pitcher, first baseman, third baseman, outfielder, and catcher.

He once pitched, and won, both ends of a double-header. Petrucci has also coached baseball in the KAU and Avon Grove Little Leagues, managed the Avon Grove American Legion team, and served as a baseball umpire for 15 years.

Marvin, now a resident of North Eastham, MA, grew up playing in the Unionville Farm League and the KAU Little League.

“I would like to think that I took the enthusiasm that we have for baseball to Cape Cod,” he explained.

He was a standout player for the Tower Hill School, where he earned MVP or Co-MVP honors.

Marvin coached teams in several different sports, including soccer and basketball, and coached baseball clubs of Cape Cod for 15 years.

Referring to his vast baseball experience, Marvin joked, “I want the Phillies’ front office to know that I am ready for the call.”

Bradley, a resident of Downingtown, grew up playing Little League ball for the Horsham Little League. He was a third baseman at Hatboro Horsham High School, and he was on the

won a championship in 1990.

From 1993 to 2008, Bradley played in the Coatesville Adult Baseball League, and his teams won numerous championships.

He also played in the Kennett MSBL from 1998 to 2004, where his teams also won several championships. Bradley was selected as MVP of the league in 1999. He played in the TriState 48-and-over MSBL squad that won championships in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

“This is a fabulous event,” Bradley said. “I am proud to be here. It’s great to see all these people that I’ve played with.”

In addition to honoring the new hall of fame inductees, the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association also handed out a Special Recognition Award

Bill Beirne

Jack Bradley

George Hadfield

Lawrence “Mickey” Hess

Jerry Johnson

Rick Marvin

Dennis Petrucci

Jim Wagner

team that captured a Pennsylvania State Championship in 1977.

He went on to play football and baseball at Moravian College, where he was the school’s Male Athlete of the Year in 1981. He was named the football team’s MVP and received the Maxwell Award in football that same year. On the baseball diamond, Bradley helped the Moravian team capture the MAC Southern Division title in 1981. Bradley was second in the nation in stolen bases for players at Division III schools. He set Moravian College records for hits in a season, runs scored in a season, home runs in a season, and stolen bases in a season. Bradley also holds school football records for career yardage, completions in a game, and passing yardage in a game. He went on to play in the Perkiomen Twilight League from 1981 to 1993. The team

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for Community Coaching and Administration for the first time.

The award was presented to Michael Robinson for outstanding coaching with teams that have won numerous championships between 2002 and 2015.

“This is a wonderful event,” Robinson said after accepting the award. “I saw so many of my former players here tonight. This event spans the generations.”

This year’s program was dedicated to Joe Scalise, the long-time member of the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association who served as the master of ceremonies for the induction ceremony for 17 years. Scalise’s involvement with baseball in the Kennett area dates back to the 1960s, when he first volunteered as an umpire for KAU Little League.

On behalf of the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association,

Craig expressed gratitude to Larry Shenk, the head of the Phillies’ public relations department for 44 years before his retirement, for his support through the years. Shenk helped arrange an array of speakers from the Phillies for the 36 induction ceremonies that have taken place so far.

“We wish him well in his retirement,” said Craig.

This year’s event also featured raffles of dozens of items donated by local businesses, as well as a silent auction of baseball memorabilia. Proceeds help the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association promote and preserve the rich baseball history of Kennett Square and the surrounding area. The organization was created in 1974 as a result of the efforts of a group of people, including Howard Lynn, Bat Burton, Donald McKay, Donnie Davenport, Lou Manfredi, John Moynihan, Gordon Farquhar, and Joe Husband.

Burton’s Barber Shop is the home of the organization, with plaques, pictures, and baseball memorabilia on display. Bob Burton, whose father, Bat, was one of the organization’s founders, is the longtime president of the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association.

He always looks forward to the annual banquet, and was pleased with this year’s event.

“We had a nice crowd tonight,” said Burton. “Any time you get a nice crowd, it’s a good night.”

By the time the 2017 event arrives, local baseball enthusiasts will have a new book to discuss— Craig announced that his book about Hall of Famer Herb Pennock, the Kennett Square native who is considered one of the best left-handed pitchers in the history of the game, will be available this spring. “Herb Pennock: Baseball’s Faultless Pitcher” is the first biography to paint a complete picture of Pennock, based on interviews with Pennock’s family members and Kennett Square residents who personally knew the baseball legend.

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AIDAN ANDREWS YOUNG On Jan. 11, Aidan Andrews Young died peacefully at home with his family surrounding him, after a prolonged fight with a rare, recurrent brain tumor.

Aidan was born on June 29, 2004 and lived in Placencia, Belize and Chatham, Pa. He is survived by his mother, Julia Gardner; his father, Carlton “Patu” Young (of Placencia, Belize); and his brother, Damien Berry (of Santa Catalina, Panama); his grandparents, Timothy and Nina Gardner; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of Aidan’s life will be held on Jan. 30 at 3:30 pm, at Upland Country Day School (420 W. Street Rd., Kennett Square).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Aidan Andrews Young Fund to support the Pediatric Advanced NeeDs Assessment (PANDA) and Care Team at Children’s National Medical Center to honor Aidan’s spirit of determination and the outstanding care provided

by Debbie Lafond, Lauren Hancock and Eugene Hwang, who brought much healing comfort, meaning and joy to Aidan’s life journey. Checks may be made and sent to: The AAY Fund of Children’s Hospital, ATTN: Dianne Wicklein, Children’s Hospital Foundation, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 300 Silver Spring, MD 20910. To share a memory with Aidan’s family, visit www.griecocares.com.

GEORGETTE E. SULLIVAN

Georgette E. Sullivan, 93, died peacefully of natural causes on Jan. 14 at Crosslands Retirement Community in Kennett Square.

Born in France, she spoke French in her family of origin. In high school in Oakland, Calif., she was president of the Girls’ Athletic Association, and captain of the high school softball team.

Georgette’s married life was dedicated to her children, Michele, Kenneth and Dennis, and husband Robert. She had a passion for nurturing and caring for nature, and all creatures large and small.

Active in her children’s scouting and school programs, she and Robert sponsored several international students and volunteered generously to many local causes. They traveled extensively, “chasing” birds to many places in the world. In her mid-50s, she and her husband served in the Peace Corps in Swaziland.

She loved reading Shakespeare, watching baseball (her favorite was the double play, no matter which team), playing Scrabble, book repair, ping-pong, opera, gardening and birding.

She was widely admired and loved, and will be missed by many.

She is survived by her daughter Michele and her husband Jim; her sons Kenneth and his wife Carolyn, and Dennis Sullivan; by

her beloved sister, Rosemarie and her husband John and their sons and daughter, Steve, Eric and Renee Johnson. Georgette had grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom live in Australia.

A memorial meeting for worship will be held at Centre Monthly Meeting (311 Center Meeting Rd., Greenville, Del.) on Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the following: Centre Monthly Meeting, Pat Roberston Treasurer, attn: Freeman Miller, 5 Log Church Rd., Centreville, DE 19807; Forgotten Cats (Forgottencats.org); Prescott Audubon Society (prescottaudubon.org); or the National Park Service (NPS.gov). To share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

MARIO M. RAIMATO

Mario M. Raimato, 83, of Kennett Square, died on Jan. 24 at home.

He was the husband of Florence M. Spence Raimato, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in 1932 in Kennett Square, he was the son of the late Gelsomino Raimato and the late Mafalda Musischi Raimato. He graduated from St. Patrick Elementary School and Kennett High School Class of 1950. He was a member of UAW Local 435. Mario was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square. He was a paint inspector with General Motors for 29 1/2 years before retiring. Mario loved his family and it brought him great joy to spend time with them at the beach, attending church and during Sunday dinners which he hosted weekly. He was also a big NASCAR fan and loved to tend to his garden. He was adored by his grandchildren and was a role model for his entire family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Lynn Raimato Commodari (Jim Hamilton) of Newark, Del.; son, Mario Michael Raimato, Jr. (Michelle) of Avondale; grandchildren, Christopher Commodari, Lauren Commodari, Chelsea Commodari, Rebecca Raimato, Francis Raimato and Samuel Raimato; brother, Frank Raimato; and sister, Marie McMillen, both of Kennett Square. He was preceded in death by brothers, James Raimato, Henry Raimato, Robert Raimato and Michael Raimato.

A visitation with family and friends will be held Jan. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. (410 N. Church St., West Chester, www.DellaFH.com). His funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Jan. 30 at St. Patrick Church (212 Meredith St., Kennett Square). Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

FRANCES F. HEWTON Frances F. Hewton, 84, of West Chester, passed away on Jan. 17 at the Pocopson Home.

Born in Lewiston, Maine, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary Madeline McGrath Frieman. She was a homemaker who enjoyed shopping, dining out with her friends, going to art museums, summers at the Jersey Shore, trips back to Maine, and especially enjoyed being with her family and friends.

Frances is survived by one son, Robert D. Hewton and his wife Ellen of West Chester; one daughter, Cathryn King and her husband Michael of West Grove; two brothers, Donald Frieman of Philadelphia, and James Frieman of Florida; two sisters, Arlene Dowd and Susan Davis, both of Philadelphia; and four grandchildren, Kelly, Katherine, Lindsey and David.

Her service and burial were private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 620 Freedom Boulevard, Suite 101, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

WILLIAM ELLER, JR. William “Therm” Eller, Jr., 80, of Avondale, died on Jan. 19 at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia.

He was the husband of Shirley A. (Kimberle) Eller, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Landenberg, he was a son of the late William T. and the late Callie (Poe) Eller, Sr. Therm was a machine operator for Crowell Paper Company for over 35 years before retiring.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family.

Survivors include, in addition to his wife, three sons, Robert Eller and his wife Lori of Landenberg, Kevin Eller of Avondale, and William T. Eller III and his wife Samantha of Oxford; one daughter, Kimberly Barlow and her husband Charles of Oxford; two brothers, Charles Eller and his wife Marie of Conowingo, Md., and John Eller and his wife Linda of Boone, N.C.; two sisters, Elsie Blevins of Avondale and Jane Gibson of West Grove; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers and four sisters.

A visitation with family and friends will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 6 at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (200 Rose Hill Rd., West Grove). A memorial service celebrating his life will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be held privately.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Kennett Area Community Service (AKA Kennett Food Cupboard) or KACS, PO Box 1025, Kennett Square PA 19348. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

WILLIAM R. KUNTZ William “Bill” R. Kuntz, 78, of Landenberg, died on Jan. 15 at Seasons Hospice in Newark, Del. He was the husband of the late Lila Rose Conklin Kuntz, who died in 2012, and with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Lock Haven, Pa., he was the son of the late Raymond and Marion Kuntz. He was a machine mechanic for Wyeth Laboratories for over 30 years. He enjoyed playing volleyball, watching Penn State football, crossword puzzles, listening to 1950s music and vacationing at the summer cabin with the family. He was a member of the Italian American club in Kennett Square and West Chester.

Survivors include one son, Patrick Kuntz and his wife Lisa of Landenberg; two daughters, Lisa Mills and her husband Gilbert of Elmer, N.J., and Lana Cornette of Oxford; four brothers, Richard, Jack, Charlie, Raymond all of Lock Haven; three sisters, Barbara Barzona, Rita Clark, and Patricia Kuntz, all of Lock Haven; and six grandchildren, Sheena Kuntz, Cody Kuntz, Kylie Beyer, Blaine Cornette, Eden Cornette and Sally Cornette. He was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.

A funeral was held Jan. 22. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

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Carrie E. Church, 58, of Downingtown, passed away on Jan. 18 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford.

She was the wife of the late Earl Church. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Crawford and Lydia May Patterson. Carrie loved teddy bears, scratch-off tickets and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by four children, Phillip Patterson (Roslyn) of East Earl, Sarah Walton of Oxford, Rebecca Walton of Downingtown and Nicole Walton of Reading; one adopted daughter, Carrie G. Church of Boston, Mass.; one brother, Samuel Patterson of Cochranville; and three sisters, Peggy Patterson of Oxford, Lori Patterson of East Earl, and Alice Shelly of Clay Township. She was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas E. Patterson, Sr. Funeral services were held Jan. 26. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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In other business at the Jan. 19 meeting, Kennett Square Borough Council had a lengthy discussion about ways to improve communications with residents.

Council member Wayne Braffman, one of five new faces on borough council, was one of the people who wanted to have a public discussion about how borough council communicates with residents about what it is working on.

Council president Dan Maffei said that while they would like to think that they do a fair job at communicating, it is also an area where they would always like to make improvements.

There was a discussion about public comment sessions during meetings. The general rule is that public comment sessions are for public comment. They are not question-and-answer sessions, and no one benefits if borough council members and residents start debating each other on issues. Sometimes, residents raise issues and concerns, and council members aren’t prepared to respond on the spot.

Mayor Matt Fetick noted that it’s always awkward when residents pose questions or raise issues that borough officials might like to respond to, but can’t.

Braffman said that it’s important to maintain effective communications between borough officials and residents. Public comment sessions have their

limitations, so he suggested establishing another way to provide residents the information that they want and need.

Fetick had previously suggested holding town hall-style meetings, and several council members were in favor of that.

There was also a discussion about the possibility of making video recordings of the meetings available online for residents who can’t make it to the meeting.

Another possibility is offering residents the opportunity to add issues to the agenda of a meeting if there is something specific that they want to discuss.

The residents would contact the borough manager in advance to arrange to have the issue placed on the agenda. This would allow borough officials the time to gather any information that might be necessary regarding the issue.

Maffei noted that in recent months there have been more residents in attendance at council meetings, and he’s very happy about that.

Council member Ethan Cramer suggested

forming an ad hoc committee to analyze public communication. After some further discussion, it was decided that Braffman, Cramer, and council member Doug Doerfler should serve on the committee. The committee will update borough council in a month about its progress.

Borough council also approved a series of appointments or re-appointments to various committees and boards. Karen Scherer, the assistant to the borough manager, was reappointed to serve as borough secretary and the open records officer. Kathy Holliday, the borough’s finance director, was appointed to again serve as the borough’s treasurer.

Council appointed Dr. Brenda Williams-Mercomes to serve as its representative on the Kennett Public Library board.

Borough council concluded the meeting by approving the special events application for the Kennett Run for May 14.

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The mother then hid in a utility room and the sister fled to an upstairs bedroom.

Havelow got a knife from the kitchen and returned to Watters’ bedroom, where he stabbed her in the chest.

He retrieved two more knives from the kitchen and stabbed her repeatedly.

When troopers arrived at 2:25 a.m., they found Watters critically injured and tried to give aid, but she died at the scene. Troopers arrested Havelow without

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him and hid in a powder room on the first floor of the home. Havelow confronted his grandmother, Watters, in the kitchen and pulled her into a bedroom and sexually assaulted her as well.

Havelow’s mother tried to fight her son by hitting him with a broom handle, but he continued the fight.

Havelow’s sister also tried to break up the assaults.

place in the whole inhabitable earth; when the rich and poor should know no distinction; the great and small be equal in dominion, and the arrogant master and his menial slave should make a truce of friendship with each other, all following the same law of reason, all guided by the same light of Truth!”

The house is one of more than three dozen Underground Railroad sites in southern Chester County, and part of the largest concentration of Underground Railroad sites in the United States. In recent years, commercial development near the now unoccupied home threatened its existence, as it is located on a commercial pad site, in a three-acre area along Baltimore Pike, that is now home to the Fairfield Inn, as well as additional development that is planned for the future.

In announcing the purchase, Township Manager Lisa Moore said that the house will be rehabilitated, and will include the

addition of new doors and a new roof. The township will work with architects who have knowledge of historic structures, in order to retain the historic value of the house. The cost of rehabilitation is expected to be funded through grants.

Moore said that the house will be used by the township.

A virtual tour of the Fussell House is now available on the township’s website.

“I am very hopeful that the community will learn that the Pines has been saved, and is in the process of being saved, and that there will interested people from the Kennett Underground Railroad Center, who will work with us on that space, because it is an important structure, and has been referenced in a number of documented reference books,” said Scudder Stevens, board chairman.

“It’s not only important to the history here, but the history of the entire country.”

John O’Neal, president of the Kennett Underground Railroad Center, said he was “ecstatic” about the purchase of the house.

“We will certainly work with the township,” O’Neal said. “We’ve all been working towards this, and for you to be able to do this, is just magnificent. We will work together and get the house back in shape.”

In other township news, a representative from the Kennett Consolidated School District will be a guest at the Feb. 17 Board of Supervisors meeting, and will give a presentation on the technological initiative plans for the school district.

The emergency services study that the township is working on with several other local municipalities is reaching completion. When finished, the results of the study will be shared with the public.

The township and the Kennett Borough are working with Genesis Healthcare and Longwood Gardens on an economic development study, the data of which will be shared at a public meeting on Feb. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Genesis Building.

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

further incident.

He was charged with murder, aggravated indecent assault and related charges.

He was arraigned before Judge Massey in Oxford and taken to Chester County Prison.

A Facebook page for Anthony Havelow showed a profile photo posted on Dec. 28, 2015, taken in a mirror. Havelow is also listed on an athletics page for Oxford High School, which indicates that he

graduated in October 2011.

His Facebook page was sparsely used, but contains shared videos about how “The U.S. Government created ISIS,” a propaganda video produced by a group called The Revolution, posted on Nov. 17, 2015.

Under it, Havelow wrote, “Watch all of it maybe you can understand where i’m coming from.”

Havelow also posted a video from americanmilitarynews.com on Nov. 14,

2015, about ISIS threatening to attack Russia.

On Feb. 15, 2014, Havelow wrote on his Facebook page, “this day can never be fair to guys like me.” In his later comments, he wrote, “When it comes to women i feel cursed i swear.”

Pennsylvania State Police and the Chester County Detectives are investigating this case. Anyone with more information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022.

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Letter to the Editor

Upon further review Is the Avon Grove community prepared for another In the Oct. 28 edition of the Chester County Press, we ran an editorial that came with the headline, “Two campaigns run on ideas, refreshingly.’

In it, we referenced the dissimilar but equally pristine campaigns being run by candidates Whitney Hoffman, a Democrat, and Ted Moxon, a Republican, for a seat on the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.

“In the race to occupy the Board of Supervisors seat in Kennett Township soon to be vacated

by Robert Hammaker, you will find not a trace of vitriol or the finger-pointing accusations that have poisoned so many campaigns, both nationally and here in southern Chester County,” we wrote.

“Rather, the work that candidates Whitney Hoffman and Ted Moxon are doing in their campaigns to become the next Kennett Township supervisor are to be commended for their Jedi-like focus on the issues that will affect Kennett Township residents for decades to come.”

We were duped.

We were embarrassed.

We were gobsmacked.

On Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 3:34 p.m., on the day the Chester County Press was being printed and one day after the editorial was written, we received a press release from the Kennett Area Democrats. It began, “The race for Kennett Township Supervisor just got more interesting. Recently, a small business owner shared with the Kennett Area Democrats some disturbing information about Republican candidate Ted Moxon.”

The release, which we have since discovered was sent to other local media centers at that time, attempted to discredit Moxon by disclosing the details of his financial affairs from more than ten years before, even going so far as to provide links to documents filed in Commonwealth courts. The reason for the Kennett Area Democrats to offer these documents to local media, we later found out, was to attempt to undermine Moxon’s claim that being the former owner of a “multi-million” dollar company – as his campaign literature mentioned – would give the board an experienced business leader, who was best qualified to handle the finances of the township.

Although she had become aware of this information one day before a debate she had with Moxon, Hoffman wisely chose not to mention it during the event, nor did she publicly share it in the remaining days before the Nov. 3 election. In a private conversation with this newspaper last week, Hoffman said that Moxon’s financial information was never going to be a part of her campaign, but she did say that she was advised by her political consultant to toss it into the political mess – that it was a moral responsibility on her part to let voters have this information and let them decide.

On Nov. 3, Hoffman narrowly beat Moxon, capturing two of the township’s four precincts, and now sits next to fellow supervisors Scudder Stevens and Dr. Richard Leff.

In hindsight, perhaps it was the obligation of the Chester County Press to take the bait presented to us by the Kennett Area Democrats, and enter into the fray of what may have publicly humiliated Moxon and his family.

There is certainly no moral doctrine that regulates the press, and even the First Amendment of the Constitution, one that binds the press to certain freedoms, is stretched and tinkered with like a hall pass we keep in our desk drawers for when we need it. After deliberating whether or not to fully investigate this story, we made the decision not to.

Indeed, the mere mention of it in this editorial is to excoriate the Kennett Area Democrats for attempting to smear an opponent through the local media and, quite possibly harm the political reputation of the candidate they supported.

We ended our Oct. 27, 2015 editorial this way: “This, however, we choose to weigh in on: That the campaigns of Hoffman and Moxon are each substantive in their platforms and, even more importantly, being conducted on the rare plane of mutual admiration. After Nov. 3, only one will earn enough votes to sit alongside Leff and Stevens next year, but each has already earned our respect.”

Former Speaker of the House Eugene “Tip” O’Neill once said that all politics is local. That may be true, but in light of what the Kennett Area Democrats attempted to do last October, all politics do not have to carry the stench of politicizing a private issue.

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increase to their school taxes?

Letter to the Editor: Similar to the Avon Grove school budgets for 2014 and 2015 which included a 2.3 percent and 2.8 percent increase in school taxes, respectively, a draft budget for 2016 includes a proposed 3.172 percent tax increase.

This increase is included in the three different variations reviewed by the Finance Committee, even the one scenario that does not include a full-day kindergarten program for 2016.

It seems that the school

board believes it is acceptable to raise taxes year on year as long as it does not exceed the Act 1 Index set by the PA state government.

Taxpayers need to ask themselves if their personal budgets can withstand a yearly increase in school taxes. Taxpayers also need to ask themselves if their budgets can withstand an even greater increase in taxes in subsequent years to cover the additional expenses for full-day kindergarten, as well as the additional money needed for the teachers’ pension fund.

There are a lot of unknowns with the full-day kindergarten program, and instead of taking the time to understand the impact of these costs on the rest of the school budget and other needed capital improvements, the Superintendent is pushing the school board to make a decision on Jan. 28. This is being done without the five-year budget projection requested by Avon Grove school board member Charles Beatty, or a budget scenario requested by Avon Grove school board Patrick Walker that

does not use money from the General Fund. The Superintendent and several school board members seem comfortable incurring the costs first and then tapping the taxpayers to pay whatever money is needed later. If you don’t believe this is a responsible way to manage the Avon Grove School budget, you need to make your position known to the school board members. The next school board meeting is Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the AGIS Audion.

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Chester County goes live with new emergency voice radio system Commissioners mark official switch to $42.1 million system Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline recently carried out the first official act of their new term as commissioners – the switch to the new Harris emergency voice radio system.

The commissioners joined Chester County Department of Emergency Services director Robert Kagel in marking the event, along with representatives from Chester County’s five emergency responder disciplines, the Chester County Association of Township Officials, Harris Corporation, ACD Telecom and Fox Rothschild.

“The exceptional work that Chester County’s 5,000-plus first responders undertake, day in and day out, is deserving of the best digital radio system available,” said Chester County Commissioners chair, Terence Farrell. “Extensive testing of this state-of-the-art system has confirmed 99.8 percent radio coverage throughout the county, ensuring the safety of Chester County residents as well as the police, fire and emergency medical services men and women who respond to 911 calls.”

“The cut over to the new radio system has been long awaited and has involved many people, representing many organizations who have really wanted to make it work – from emergency responders and municipality officials to consultants, engineers and contractors working for Harris Corporation,” added commissioner Kathi Cozzone. “Over the last six years Chester County has spent close to $73 million on public safety, and the strategic investments we make are evidence of our unwavering support for our emergency responders.”

Chester County’s emergency responders began using the new Harris radio system in their daily operations last week, and by April 21, 2016, the analog equipment that

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Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline at the official switchover of the new Chester County emergency voice radio system.

was installed in the late 1990s will no longer be used.

In February 2013, the Chester County Commissioners signed a contract with Harris Corporation for the purchase, installation and maintenance of the new radio system. “It’s been almost three years since we formally began this project, with a long period of consultation time with our first responder community prior to that,” said Bobby Kagel, director of the Chester County Department of Emergency Services. “Over the last 34 months, we have progressed through a number of phases, including construction, infrastructure installation, testing and training. We will continue with the installation of vehicle-mounted radios between now and April 21 before we decommission the old analog system.

What it will take to address income inequality

By Lee H. Hamilton When the history of this year’s presidential campaign is written, one of its more remarkable features will be that candidates of both parties feel it necessary to talk about income inequality. Surely that makes this a watershed moment.

The issue is hardly new.

As historian and writer Jill Lepore pointed out last year, income inequality in the United States has been rising since the late 1960s.

As she put it, “The evidence that income inequality in the United States has been growing for decades and is greater than in any other developed democracy is not much disputed.”

More notable is that it has become a defining issue of our day, with Republican candidates seizing on it just as avidly as Democrats — though with different views of its causes and solutions.

Some reformist Republicans have argued for some time now for the right mix of public policies to give poor and middle-income Americans more opportunity without shifting power to the federal government.

On the Democratic side, as expected, both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton press for a firmer public stance to redress the problem. No one suggests there

are easy solutions.

To be sure, there are politicians, especially on the right, who believe there’s not much room for public action. Market forces will sort it all out, they argue.

In this telling, inequality has come about because of globalization and technological changes that are unstoppable and that on the whole have raised living standards. Eventually, they believe, the gap between the highest earners and the rest of us will diminish.

Instead of fighting inequality, we should be protecting and expanding the rewards for skill, leadership and entrepreneurship.

This argument assumes that the very wealthy won’t act to tilt the field even more in their favor. Yet as the New York Times noted last month, they are doing just that. “With inequality at its highest levels in nearly a century,” the newspaper wrote, “the very richest Americans have financed a sophisticated and astonishingly effective apparatus for shielding their fortunes....

Operating largely out of public view... the wealthy have used their influence to steadily whittle away at the government’s ability to tax them.”

Yet some reform-minded conservatives agree with Democrats on at least one point, which is that gov-

ernment needs to act to achieve greater fairness and opportunity in the economy.

The stresses we see in our political system today — free-floating public anger and distrust of government and large institutions — stem at least in part from the widespread perception that economic insecurity has become entrenched in our system and there’s very little ordinary people can do about it. If inequality continues to grow, the stress on the system will ratchet ever tighter.

No one is arguing for a straight-ahead equalization of economic resources, which would not just require extreme restrictions on personal freedom, but would almost certainly hamstring economic growth. Nor, however, should government make the problem worse — which is what some politicians’ call for further tax reductions on the richest would do.

There are some broad directions we should be moving to ensure a degree of fairness. Current trends are not inevitable if citizens are determined to reduce the influence and power of money on the system. We need to shift resources to education and workforce training, though that will take time to produce change.

Encouraging technological change that boosts unskilled

employment — rather than stripping it away — will matter. So will protecting the progressivity of the income tax, encouraging the well-to-do to follow the excellent examples of their peers who are sharing their wealth, focusing on trade deals that favor workers and not just the business community, and providing incentives for people of ordinary means to save and invest.

We need to promote policies that help all children advance, and discourage efforts to further concentrate wealth. These are incremental changes requiring limited government action.

A reduction in inequality is an essential ingredient in a healthy democracy. To let the gap between rich and ordinary Americans grow larger will allow political pressures to build in our economic and political systems. We should aim for a country where opportunities are more equal and the distribution of wealth and income is fairer.

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.

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Penn Board a mix of experienced leaders OASD thankful that education subsidies and enthusiastic newcomers

By Nancy Johnson Correspondent Coming off a year of many accomplishments, Penn Township’s Board of Supervisors will face their goals for 2016 under the leadership of two experienced members.

At their Jan. 4 reorganization meeting, Curtis Mason was once again named chairman, with Victor Mantegna retaining his position as vice-chairman.

Ken Bryson, who has had several years of experience as a supervisor, also remains on the board. Two new members, William “Radar” O’Connell and Jay Ennis, were sworn in by the Hon. Scott Massey.

Ennis, who owns Ennis Construction Company in West Grove, is looking forward to being part of the Penn Township board. “Although I have to say that, in general, I loathe politics, I like to be involved with the local community and help out where I can,” he said with a chuckle. “Penn Township is very successful because it is run like a business; it’s not about the politics of this party or that party, it’s about what is best for the entire community.”

Ennis recently served on Penn’s Planning Commission and was instrumental in the founding and success of the Avon Grove Wildcats youth football organization.

are now arriving

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Photo by Karen Versuk

Penn Township’s Board of Supervisors (from left): ‘Radar’ O’Connell, Jay Ennis, chairman Curtis Mason, Ken Bryson, and vice-chairman Victor Mantegna.

As a longtime member and past president of the West Grove Fire Company, O’Connell is no stranger to public service. “I ran for supervisor because Penn has a great track record of working for what is best for the township and its people,” he said. “With Bill [Finnen] and Tom [Barlow] leaving, this left a big opening

on the board. I believe that Jay and I will do our best to keep things working in the same way.

“This is a very well-run township,” O’Connell added.

“What other township do you know of that puts on an event like the annual picnic and doesn’t charge the residents a dime?”

Economic Development is the subject of two upcoming public meetings in Kennett Square Historic Kennett Square’s annual meeting this Thursday, Jan. 29 will feature Todd Poole as the guest speaker. Poole is one of the consultants hired in 2015 to study economic development in the Borough of Kennett Square and Kennett Township.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the garden level of the Genesis HealthCare building in the borough. At this meeting, Poole will speak on general regional and national marketing trends affecting urban areas such as Kennett Square.

In addition, the public is invited to the first of three public meetings on the Economic Development Study on Thursday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., also in the Genesis HealthCare building.

Poole and Mark Keener, the director of urban design for the

RBA Group, were hired last year by Historic Kennett Square, the Borough of Kennett Square, Kennett Township, Chester County, Genesis HealthCare and Longwood Gardens to help set priorities for where and how the region grows, the continuation of the borough’s revitalization, and the protection of natural, rural and historic heritage.

The Feb. 11 meeting will be an overview of the study purpose, its concept, the team working on it, and what they have been tasked to do. In a phone interview, Poole said this initial meeting will feature information and key findings they gathered on demographics, labor and industry, real estate and more, as well as an update on what work has been completed to date.

“It will be an opportunity to

introduce the whole concept behind this study,” Poole said.

“Kennett Square is wellpositioned to be able to direct positive change right now,” Keener said. “It is a good time to be having this discussion.”

A Vision Partnership Program Grant from the Chester County Commissioners, administered by the County Planning Commission, will fund part of the $60,000 study. The remainder is being funded by both municipalities (Kennett Township and Kennett Borough), Historic Kennett Square, Genesis HealthCare, and Longwood Gardens.

A task force, comprising representatives from the funding partners and community members was also formed as part of the study.

The second public meeting –

to be held 30 to 45 days after the Feb. 11 one – will allow for public input and participation.

Poole described it as more of a workshop style, designed to offer area residents, economic task force members, and others an opportunity to “invest” in the project.

The public conversation will provide the consultants with a clearer picture of what the trends are, what the communities’ likes and dislikes are, and what the character is of the area, Keener said.

“It’s giving us all a sharper image of what the community values are and how they can be folded in to our study,” he said.

The third and final meeting as part of the study will be a presentation of what will become the final plan.

Franklin Twp. passes chicken ordinance, settles issues of tree maintenance

By John Chambless Staff Writer Franklin Township residents who have 30,000 square feet of property or more will be permitted to keep chickens, after the passage of an updated ordinance by the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 20.

The new section of Ordinance 2016-01, which has been extensively discussed at several past meetings, was brought up by board chairman John Auerbach and seconded by supervisor Penny Schenk.

Historical Commission chairman Paul Lagasse reported that the Historical Commission discussed the new ESNG Pipeline route, which places the pipeline expansion in the existing right-of-way, rather than the originally proposed route.

There will be a public meeting in March about the proposed Route 896 roadwork and its effect on historic properties, and there will be a follow-up letter sent to owners of historic properties about the proposed expansion and repaving work. The Historical

Commission also said that the artifacts found during the pipeline digging should be returned to the township.

Brent Van Lith was unanimously appointed to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. His term will expire on Dec. 31, 2016.

Auerbach reviewed Van Lith’s qualifications as a civil engineer, and expressed his thanks for his volunteer commitment.

Recent legislation has been passed to allow the addition of alternate members to serve on the Planning Commission, similar to alternates on the Zoning Hearing Board. Having alternates in place avoids the cancellations of Planning Commission meetings because of lack of a quorum. The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution which allows for three alternates to serve. Penelope Schenk will serve a four-year term, Zach Elwyn will serve a three-year term, and Paul Lagasse will serve a two-year term. Elwyn is also interested in serving as a full-time member of the Planning Commission. Auerbach said

that if a vacancy occurs on the commission, Elwyn would most likely be appointed to fill it.

The issue of who owns trees in the right-of-way of township roads, and who trims or removes them when they are dead or creating a hazard, was also discussed. Township solicitor Mark Thompson said that the township is permitted to do work in the right-of-way, but does not own the right-ofway. Trees in the right-of-way belong to the property owner and are the responsibility of the property owner. Beginning immediately, when the township becomes aware of a tree that needs attention, the resident will be notified in writing. If the resident doesn’t take care of the tree within 30 days, the township will remove it or trim it, and bill the resident for the cost of the work. This ordinance will be adopted at the next Board of Supervisors meeting.

Trees that present an immediate danger will be dealt with immediately by the township. The township will

continue to trim subdivision trees that have grown into traffic lanes, or fallen onto or across roads.

Looking ahead, chairman Auerbach reviewed the Capital Plan for 2016 and said the board would like to address winter road maintenance, a road program to include Church Hill Road, a drainage project on Oak Tree Lane, installing guiderails on Laurel Bridge Road, and making improvements to the Municipal Office site. The office site improvements include developing screening and moving contractor’s piles and recycling bins, improving the sheds next to the office building, repairing the wall which allows salt to leach in from the adjacent storage shed, heating the back room, and removing the filing cabinets from the public meeting room.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.franklintownship.us.

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

Oxford Area School District business administrator Brian Cooney said that he was very happy to report that some of the education subsidies from the state have now arrived despite the fact that a state budget impasse continues well into its seventh month.

At the Jan. 12 school board meeting, Cooney said that when district officials returned to work for the new year, approximately $8.5 million of state funding was in the district’s account.

“The state provided some much-needed funds to the school districts,” Cooney said, adding that the arrival of those funds does not mean an end to the state budget situation or an end to Pennsylvania school districts’ financial struggles as the state remains without a budget seven months into the fiscal year.

In late December, Gov. Tom Wolf rejected significant portions of a $30.3 billion spending plan that was approved by the GOPcontrolled State Legislature.

Wolf used the line-item veto authority on the budget, and announced that he was releasing about $3.5 billion in education funding to the state’s 500 school districts.

School districts in southern Chester County have been able to manage without the state subsidies, but some school districts, especially larger districts in cities, were forced to borrow money to pay bills as the budget impasse went on month after month.

Cooney said that the $8.5 million that Oxford Area School District received represents about half of the state subsidy that it would expect for the 2015-2016 school year.

School district officials

still don’t know exactly what level of state funding they will receive for the current school year. Gov. Wolf’s initial proposal called for significant funding increases for schools, but he has been unable to work out a deal with Republican lawmakers on a comprehensive spending plan that would make that available.

Oxford officials hope they will know how much funding they will receive from the state soon. It is almost time for the district to begin serious work on the budget for the 20162017 school year.

“We’ll be watching closely to see how it shakes out,” Cooney said.

Oxford has not yet unveiled a preliminary budget for the 2016-2017 school year. The school board did vote to remain within the Act 1 Index limit, which is the maximum amount that a district can raise taxes without seeking approval from voters via a referendum.

Cooney said that the business office is working on getting the exact figures for insurance costs for the next year. Those costs should be known soon, which would give district officials a clearer picture of the budget for the next year.

In other business at the meeting, Pamela Baker of Barbacane Thornton & Company LLP, provided the school board with an audit report for the fiscal year that concluded on June 30, 2015.

Baker said that the financial statements were presented in a way that is consistent with accepted accounting practices. There were few audit adjustments and no shortcomings with internal controls. She praised the work of the district’s budget office.

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

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Two Stones to open in Jennersville Representatives from Two Stones Pub joined with local officials at a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 15 to welcome the restaurant to the Shoppes of Jenners Village. Scheduled to open this summer, the Jennersville location will

become the fifth Two Stones location, joining restaurants in North Wilmington, Newark, Kennett Square, and a new site soon to open in Hockessin. Two Stones also operates the 2SP Brewing Company in Delaware County.

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Club Studio Arts opens in Kennett Square

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Just for a moment, lift your head off of the article you are now reading, and glance down at your feet.

Yes, those extremities at the very end of your body.

Remember them? When was the last time you really made them move?

There’s a family in Avondale who is now making it possible for you and the people in your life to get your collective groove on.

Recently opened by co-owner Donna Troise and her daughter Dara, Club Studio Arts in Kennett Square is an all-in-one hot spot for dance classes and social events that caters to adults of any age, level of fitness and dance abilities.

From Tuesday through Sunday, the calendar at the studio is already filled with opportunities to learn several variations of dance, including Aerobic Jazz, Hip-Hop, Merengue, Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa and Mambo – and taught by instructors Bree Troise, Ruben Delgado and Karen Fuhrman.

In addition, the studio also offers Pilates, Yoga and Zumba throughout the week.

Club Studio Arts is the youngest offspring of a local dancing family.

Donna’s oldest daughter, Bree, is a choreographer for Norwegian Cruise Lines; her husband, Delgado, was a professional dancer and production company manager who is now an instructor at the studio; and although Dara did not pursue dancing as a career, she grew up attending dance classes and recitals, and sees this new location as an extension of a lifelong passion.

“Everyone loves to dance, even if they are not fully experienced to do so,” she said. “Even if you’ve never had formal training, if you think you can’t move, if you feel like you have two left feet, this is a safe environment where you can just have fun dancing and not be concerned that you may perceived as the weakest dancer in class.”

There is an ever-growing contingent of active singles and couples in Chester County who feel that their social opportunities extend no farther than a restaurant or the local cineplex.

On Friday and Saturday nights at Club Studio Arts, however, singles

and couples can get some quick instruction and then boogie the night away on the dance floor.

Do any of the women in your life enjoy the musical “Chicago”? How about “Moulin Rouge”?

On Jan. 29, dancer and choreographer Joe Nickel will be hosting a Ladies’ Night from 8 to 10 p.m. at the studio, and will introduce the dance style known as “Burlesque,” a classy take on the traditional performances seen in these musicals.

For couples whose bucket lists include dancing, but who haven’t done so since Uncle Frank’s second wedding eight years ago, Club Studio Arts will be hosting a special Valentines’ Couples Dance Social on Feb. 14, with an early event from 4 to 6 p.m., and a later event scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Couples will dance both the Rumba (slow dancing with a Latin beat), and the Cha Cha (an upbeat dance with Cuban flair).

“We like the visibility of Kennett Square, because there are so many restaurants up and down the street,” Donna said.

“You can come here before

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Donna and Dara Troise of Club Studio Arts, which recently opened in Kennett Square.

or after dinner or drinks, especially on the weekends.

This is an event location, and there’s nothing more convenient than having an

event location very near other venues, all of which can create a very fun evening.

“This is a social

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Dance instructor Ruben Delgado leads a class on opening night.

destination, an alternative to the traditional nights out for couples,” Donna added. “Unless you have a wedding to go to, there are very few venues you can go to learn how to dance and enjoy dancing.

Here, it’s about having the opportunity to learn, and to work on your moves on the floor.”

Club Studio Arts is located at 112 E. State Street in Kennett Square. Club memberships are available, but all services and events are available to the general public at drop-in rates. To make a reservation for the Valentine’s Day Couples Dance Social, call 484732-7994. To learn more about programs and events, visit www.clubstudioarts. com.

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

Longwood spotlights the beauty of exotic orchids

By John Chambless Staff Writer Every winter, just when we need it most, Longwood Gardens spotlights glorious orchids in full bloom during the Orchid Extravaganza.

The show opened on Jan. 23 and will continue through March 27.

This year’s exhibition is being called Longwood’s biggest ever. There is a towering, 12-foot-tall orchid archway, a beautiful orchid curtain, and hundreds of Vanda orchids displayed in the Silver Garden.

Orchids were one of the first collections at Longwood, and they have been a favorite of visitors since 1922. All year long,

Longwood horticulturists work with more than 6,000 specimens that reflect the global diversity of size, display and colors.

Longwood’s orchids come from Central and South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, the Himalayan and Andes mountains, and the Caribbean and South Pacific Islands.

Orchids can range in size from less than half an inch to more than 7 inches, and have one bloom to over 50 blooms in an endless variety of shapes. Orchids fall into three groups: epiphytes, terrestrials, and lithophytes. Epiphytes live in trees, with their roots in the air. They take the nutrients and moisture

they need from air, rain and debris. Most cultivated orchids are epiphytes.

Terrestrials grow with their roots in the ground and get their nutrients and moisture there. Most U.S. native orchids are terrestrials.

Lithophytes are epiphytes that have adapted to living on rock surfaces so that they can receive more sunlight.

During OrKID Days at Longwood, on Feb. 25 and March 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., families can explore orchids at hands-on stations and take part in other creative activities inside the four-acre Conservatory.

There will be orchid drawing demonstrations by professional illustrators,

Photo by Larry Albee

An orchid archway is part of the Orchid Extravaganza, running through March 27 at Longwood Gardens.

storytelling, puppet shows and games, and studying of orchid roots, shoots and flowers at Longwood’s discovery station for young visitors.

The Orchid Extravaganza and OrKID Days are

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included in Gardens general admission of $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $10 for students (ages 5 to 18 or any age with student ID), and free for children ages 4 and younger. Tickets are available online at tickets.

longwoodgardens.org, in person in the Visitor Center, or by calling 610-388-1000.

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

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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

Jan. 29 to Feb. 27 ‘Alan Soffer: Master of Abstraction’ The Church Street Gallery (12 S. Church St., West Chester) will exhibit “Alan Soffer: Master of Abstraction” from Jan. 29 to Feb. 27. There will be a cocktail reception on Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. Visit www. churchstreetgallerywc.com.

Jan. 30 ‘Empty Bowls’ painting The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) will hold a “Paint Your Own Bowls” workshop on Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and

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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. 18 Classical concert at Brandywine The Brandywine River Museum of Art presents “Music on the Brandywine” Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m.,

Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The bowls are being created to be used for a fundraiser meal to benefit the Oxford Food Cupboard. Visit www. oxfordart.com for more information, or to register.

Feb. 5 to 21 ‘Brandywine Romantics’ The Chadds Ford Gallery (Route 1, Chadds Ford) will exhibit “Brandywine Romantics,” a group show of original paintings, from Feb. 5 to 21. A reception with the artists will be held Feb. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. Featured artists are Linda Barr,

featuring pianist Sejoon Park and cellist Timotheos Petrin.

Advance tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for students, and $12 for members through Feb. 15. Prices then increase to $25 for adults, $10 for students, and $20 for members. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 610-388-8326.

Museum doors will open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit brandywinemuseum.org.

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

Marta Bartolozzi, Jacalyn Beam, Nancy Cunningham, Helena van Emmerik-Finn, Keith Hoffman, Katherine Krieg, Terry Newitt, Robert Stack, Rob Stine, Timothy Wadsworth and Sarah Yeoman. Visit www. awyethgallery.com for more information.

To submit items to the Art Spot, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included.

Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

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.

Kennett Flash schedule The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www.kennettflash.org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: Adrien Reju with Elijah Wolf (Jan. 28, 8 p.m., $12 and $15); The Dispersions wih Luvraft and Californium (Jan. 29, 8 p.m., $10 and $14); Francis Dunnery (Jan. 30, 8 p.m., $27 and $32); The Remedy (Jan. 31, 7 p.m., $12 and $15); Buffalo Chip and the Heard with Naked Blue (Feb. 5, 8 p.m., $20); Sin City

Band (Feb. 6, 8 p.m., $12 and $14); Open Mic with host Greg McCarthy (Feb. 7, 7 p.m., $4); Jeffrey Gaines with Cliff Hillis (Feb. 12, 8 p.m., $20 and $25); Hello I Must Be Going: Phil Collins tribute band (Feb. 13, 8 p.m., $20 and $25); Kenny Thompson and Friends (Feb. 19, 8 p.m., $16 and $20); Mercury Radio Theater (Feb. 20, 8 p.m., $14 and $16); Kategory 5: Rewind to Vinyl ‘70s Tribute Show (Feb. 27, 8 p.m., $18 and $22).

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.

Galer Estate Wines win at prestigious wine competition Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery was awarded two medals in the most prestigious wine competition in the United States, the 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

The two wines they submitted, their estategrown chardonnays, were voted medal winners -Silver medal for their 2014 Chardonnay Reserve and a Bronze medal for their 2014 Red Lion Chardonnay.

The Red Lion Chardonnay has also received a Gold medal from the 2015 International Women’s Wine Competition, held in California.

The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition received a record 7,162

entries this year. For four days, 65 judges from around the nation and world met in Sonoma County to choose the best wines from the entries.

Winery co-owners issued a statement, in which they wrote, “Of all the wonderful awards we have won to date, this one is by far the one we are most proud. Both of the award-winning wines were made from our own Red Lion Vineyard grapes, and to be chosen by these judges speaks for itself and truly puts us on par with any winery in the world.

All of this success is owed to our winemaker, Virginia Mitchell, and our vineyard manager, Jan Grimes.”

Galer Estate Vineyard

and Winery, established in 2005, is a boutique winery in Kennett Square. Since opening to the public in 2007, Galer Estate has won more than 100 medals in national and international competitions, and was just awarded “Best of the Best” in County Lines Magazine.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, March 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-2-99 Writ of Execution No. 2014-09961 DEBT $121,283.72 PROPERTY situate in the Parkesburg Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 08-05-0014 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, NA VS DEFENDANT: JOSEPH M. RZONCA SALE ADDRESS: 8 Chestnut Street, Parkesburg, PA 19365-1220 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, March 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-2-96 Writ of Execution No. 2015-05528 DEBT $227,260.25 PROPERTY situate in Borough of Oxford TAX Parcel #06-04-0139 IMPROVEMENTS: dwelling.

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PLAINTIFF: PNC Bank, National Association VS DEFENDANT: RODNEY L. RICE a/k/a RODNEY LEE RICE SALE ADDRESS: 69 North 3rd Street, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, March 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-2-95 Writ of Execution No. 2015-00058 DEBT $230,311.54 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in East Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a final plan of Wiltshire at Oxford, drawn by Lake Roeder Hillard & Beers, dated December 9, 1996 and last revised June 26, 1998 said Plan recorded in Chester County as Plan No. 14559, as follows, to wit: TAX I.D. #: 69-3-64.55

PLAINTIFF: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: AMY JARRETTDeFEO, a/k/a AMY JARRETT DeFEO and WILLIAM E. JARRETT, a/k/a WILLIAM JARRETT SALE ADDRESS: 834 Slate Hill Drive, Oxford, Pennsylvania 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215790-1010 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, March 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-2-81 Writ of Execution No. 2013-08243 DEBT $168,677.30 PROPERTY situate in the Kennett Square Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 3-4-137 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Newlands Asset Holding Trust VS DEFENDANT: YVONNE B. MURREY

BEING the same premises which NVR Inc trading as Ryan Homes granted and conveyed unto John M. Swirsding and Joanne M. Swirsding, husband and wife, by Deed dated September 29, 2005 and recorded October 4, 2005 in Chester County Record Book 6639, Page 2160 for the consideration of $491,370.00.

PLAINTIFF: Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) VS DEFENDANT: JOHN M. SWIRSDING and JOANNE M. SWIRSDING and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SALE ADDRESS: 420 Dartmouth Lane, West Grove, PA 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, P.C., 610-3282887 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, March 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-2-72 Writ of Execution No. 2015-07057 DEBT $220,150.96 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land situate in Township of Penn, Chester County, Pennsylvania TAX Parcel No.: 58-03-0024.050

SALE ADDRESS: 413 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348-3227 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, March 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-2-78 Writ of Execution No. 2014-06905 DEBT $342,175.36 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in the Township of Penn, County of Chester and Commonwealth of PA, bounded and described according to Final Subdivision Plan of the Estates at London Brook, prepared by CrossanRaimato, Inc., dated 10/16/2002, last revised 2/11/2003 and recorded in Chester County as Plan No. 16700, Instrument No. 10286187 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Dartmouth Lane, a corner of Lot #13 as shown on said Plan; thence from said point of beginning, along the said side of Dartmouth Lane the following two courses and distances: (1) on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 60.00 feet the arc distance of 71.12 feet to a point of reverse curve (2) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 30.00 feet the arc distance of 18.73 feet to a corner of Lot #11; thence along Lot #11 north 75 degrees 09 minutes 05 seconds west 209.70 feet to a point in line of Open Space “A”; thence along Open Space “A” the two following courses and distances: (1) north 00 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds west 45.00 feet (2) north 60 degrees 24 minutes 39 seconds east 122.84 feet to a corner of Lot #13; thence along Lot #13 south 52 degrees 22 minutes 44 seconds east, through a sanitary sewer easement, 122.04 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

PLAINTIFF: PNC Bank, National Association VS DEFENDANT: ANDREA ARROYO BARRIOS and PEDRO BARRIOS MONDRAGON SALE ADDRESS: 194 South Jennersville Road, West Grove, PA 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: UDREN LAW OFFICES, P.C., 856-669-5400 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, March 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-2-61 Writ of Execution No. 2015-07446 DEBT $285,085.47 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground shown in Plan Book #7965, situate in Upper Oxford Township, Chester County, PA, and being more fully bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in centerline of Route 896, known as Newark Road, the southeastern corner of herein premises; thence leaving said Route 896, and along other lands of Ephraim Hershey the 2 following courses and distances, viz: 1) S 70º 28’ 16” W, 395.82’ to a point; and 2) N 13º 38’ 51” w, 350.79’ to a point; THENCE along lands of Barry D. Deel, Sr., N 70º 28’ 16” E, 95.82’ to an iron pin; thence along lands of Leon D. Kauffman, the 2 following courses and distances, viz: 1) S 13º 38’ 51” E, 150.79’ to an iron pin; and 2) N 70º 28’ 16” E, 300.00’ to a point in centerline of Route 896; THENCE along centerline of Route 896, S 13º 38’ 51” E, 200.00’ to the point and place of beginning.

CONTAINING 2.138 acres.

BEING Lot #12 BEING Parcel #57-07-0013.010 BEING UPI #58-3-383 BEING UPI #57-7-13.1 BLR# 58-3-383

BEING the same premises which Howard J. Deitz and Maureen C. Deitz, husband and wife, granted and conveyed unto Maureen C. Deitz

by Deed dated March 4, 2010 and recorded March 16, 2010 in Chester County Record Book 7882, Page 996 for the consideration of $1.00.

PLAINTIFF: Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) VS DEFENDANT: MAUREEN C. DEITZ SALE ADDRESS: 3555 Newark Road, Cochranville, PA 19330 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, ESQ., 610-3282887 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, March 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-2-114 Writ of Execution No. 2010-00913 DEBT $555,772.81 PROPERTY situate in the Township of Kennett, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 62-4-745 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: DAVID J. CRANSTON SALE ADDRESS: 203 Blue Spruce Drive, Kennett Square, PA 193484108

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Federal National Mortgage Association VS DEFENDANT: MARY V. McVEIGH SALE ADDRESS: 3250 Appleton Road, Landenberg, PA 19350-1243 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Chesterville Road (PA Route 841, 33 feet wide right-of-way); thence by said right-of-way line, the following two courses and distances: (1) S. 82º 41’ 40” W., 329.97 feet to a point; (2) N. 85º 13’ 37” W., 429.68 feet to a point on the easterly right-of-way line of Schoolhouse Road (T-378, 33 feet wide right-of-way); thence by said right-of-way line, the following two courses and distances: (1) N. 12º 50’ 2” E., 669.96 feet to a point of curve; (2) by the arc of a circle curving to the right with a radius of 1,378.77 feet, an arc length of 158.19 feet, with a chord of N. 16º 7’ 15” E., 158.11 feet to a point and corner of land now or formerly of Kenneth Weaverling, Jr.; thence by said land, the following two courses and distances: (1) S. 72º 2’ 17” E., 296.64 feet to a point; (2) N. 18º 57’ 19” E., 282.70 feet to a point and corner of Lot No. 1; thence by Lot No. 1, N. 84º 54’ 5” E., 344.56 feet to a point and corner of land now or formerly of Equine Enterprise, Ltd.; thence by said land, S. 8º 43’ 57” W., 1,017.21 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, March 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter

CONTAINING 14.894 acres of land to be the same more or less.

SALE NO. 16-2-76 Writ of Execution No. 2013-01911 DEBT $38,723.76

PLAINTIFF: Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania VS DEFENDANT: VERNON A. GINN a/k/a VERNON A. GINN, II and DIANE M. GINN

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or tract of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, hereditaments and appurtenances, situate in Franklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, shown as Lot No. 2, on a preliminary/final subdivision plan of Kay Ginn Property, prepared by Hillcrest Associates, Inc., dated April 29, 1998, last revised July 28, 1998, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County as Plan No. 14646. Being more particularly bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in line of land now or formerly of Equine Enterprise, Ltd., said point being on the northerly right-of-way line of Lewisville-

BEING known as 663 Old Schoolhouse Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 BEING the same premises which Kay J. Ginn, by Deed dated 4/12/2000 and recorded 5/24/2000 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 4758, Page 2001, granted and conveyed unto Vernon A. Ginn, II and Diane M. Ginn, his wife.

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SALE ADDRESS: 663 Old Schoolhouse Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: GREGORY JAVARDIAN, LLC, 215-942-9690 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, March 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-2-113 Writ of Execution No. 2010-12529 DEBT $575,758.35 PROPERTY situate in the Franklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 72-7-37

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, March 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-2-105 Writ of Execution No. 2015-05707 DEBT $156,076.24

February 18, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, March 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-2-100 Writ of Execution No. 2013-11577 DEBT $459,154.37 PROPERTY situate in the New London Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 71-3-19.43 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Flagstar Bank, FSB VS DEFENDANT: CHRISTOPHER M. SITTER and SHANNON K. SITTER

PROPERTY situate in the Parkesburg Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 8-5-316 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, NA VS DEFENDANT: DAVID J. BRANDT SALE ADDRESS: 513 4th Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365-1411 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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SALE ADDRESS: 330 Clearfield Drive, Lincoln University, PA 19352-9007 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Activation of alarm empties gym, delays game

Unionville beats Kennett, 49-31 behind Pancoast’s 18 points

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

It was very likely that Miranda Hill and Jessica Hussey, the lone seniors on the Kennett girl’s basketball team, entered into their game against arch-rival Unionville last Thursday night with no other expectation than that of capturing another victory, in what has been a winning season for the Blue Demons.

Coupled with that expectation, it was Senior Night and, owing to the usual custom, makeshift posters in tribute to Hill and Hussey adorned the side walls of the Reynolds gymnasium, so all that separated the pageantry from a perfect evening was success.

To no one’s great surprise, Hill and Hussey were Kennett’s top scorers with eight points each, but to no one’s great surprise, Unionville’s Sam Pancoast, also a senior, turned in a dominating, 18-point performance to lead the Indians to a 49-31 win.

Using proper positioning and follow-up rebounding, Pancoast’s points came mostly in the paint, while she boxed out effectively on the defensive end, leading to rebounds and fast breaks that kept Unionville in the lead from whistle to whistle.

Sophia Detweiler got the Indians on the board with a shot off of a rebound with 6:45 left in the first quarter, which was followed by two consecutive Unionville

steals that stalled any early Kennett attempts at scoring. A three-pointer by Caroline Hertz with 4:20 left in the quarter finally put the Blue Demons in the scoring column, and with 3:30 left, a sparkling pass by Hill to Hussey in the paint pulled the Blue Demons to within two points of Unionville. With just seconds remaining in the first, Kennett freshman guard Andrea Prestianne’s three-point shot closed Unionville’s lead to 9-8.

Kennett mounted its only serious threat early in the second quarter, when it tied the score at 13 on a threepointer by Melissa Houck, which was soon after met by a three-point jumper by Unionville junior Maddie Shanahan from the top of the key with five minutes remaining in the half. Thirty seconds later, Shanahan snared a rebound and followed it up for a basket to extend the Indians’ lead to 19-13.

Meanwhile, it seemed a proverbial lid had been placed on the rim for Kennett in the first half, as they could only muster eight points each in the game’s first two quarters, as shot after shot would not fall.

Down 28-16 at halftime, Kennett was forced to find their collective shooting eye in the second half in order to mount any kind of comeback, but instead, they were held to just six points in the third quarter.

With 1:50 remaining in the third quarter – about 6:35 p.m. – an emergency

alarm and flood lighting activated in the gymnasium, and minutes later, a gaseous odor was detected, coming from the area of the men’s locker room. At 6:50 p.m., the gymnasium was evacuated, leaving both players and spectators to wait in the outside entrance area.

At 7 p.m., the Kennett Fire Company arrived on the scene. Matt Kelly, a senior guard on the Kennett boys basketball team, said that he was dressing in the mens’ locker room for the second game of the Senior Night doubleheader with other members of the team, when he and his teammates noticed a black liquid dripping from the ceiling near a sprinkler head.

After investigation, it was determined that an errantly thrown basketball in the locker room had activated a sprinkler head. At 7:13 p.m., players and spectators and players were allowed back into the gymnasium, and at 7:22 p.m., play resumed.

The nearly one-hour alarm investigation was not the only delay that Kennett faced. When the game resumed, Unionville finished the third quarter with an effective stall that stymied any opportunity for Kennett to get back in the game, and gave the Indians a 37-22 lead at the start of the fourth quarter.

For the first three minutes of the fourth quarter, Unionville went on an 8-0 scoring stretch, highlighted by a Shanahan steal that led to a driving layup by Sarah Covert.

From whistle to whistle, Unionville demonstrated a patient, nearly mistake-free offense, effectively using both the perimeter and the paint – a credit, head coach Fred Ellzy said, to his senior corps, in particular, Pancoast and Ellie Covert.

“Our leadership starts in practice, and carries over in the game,” he said. “Their leadership does a great job in keeping everyone focused.

We’re continuing to build,

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Unionville’s Maddie Shanahan finished with 13 points in the game.

and the seniors do a great job of getting the younger girls to where they need to be, and it’s because of that leadership that these girls have a chance to get where they need to be.”

In addition to Pancoast’s performance, Unionville was led by Shanahan with 13 points and Detweiler with eight points. The win improves the Indians’ overall record to 10-7 and 6-3 in the Ches-Mont American, good enough for

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Unionville’s Ellie Covert goes to the line.

third place division behind Great Valley and Bayard Rustin. Unionville faces Octorara at home on Jan. 28, and will play a nonconference game at Owen J. Roberts on Jan. 30.

With the loss, Kennett fell to 12-6 overall, but 4-5 in the Ches-Mont American. The Blue Demons will travel to Oxford on Feb. 2.

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

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Kennett’s Miranda Hill drives the lane in the third quarter of the Blue Demons’ 49-31 loss to visiting Unionville on Jan. 21.

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