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Volume 150, No. 5

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Gaerity voted in favor of the motion to authorize full-day kindergarten for 2016-2017, while board members Charles Beatty III, Jeffrey Billig, Pattie Lyons, and Patrick Walker voted against it. Board member Tracy Lisi was not present at the meeting.

The school district has had discussions regarding full-day kindergarten, off and on, for many years.

The most recent effort to expand the kindergarten program grew out of the development, in 2014, of a district-wide strategic plan that identified full-day kindergarten as a priority in the effort to boost acaPhoto by Steven Hoffman demic achievement. The The Penn London Elementary School will continue to offer half-day kindergarten Continued on Page 2A

for the 2016-2017 school year.

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Full-day kindergarten program delayed in Avon Grove The Avon Grove School District will not be moving forward with a plan to implement full-day kindergarten in time for the start of the 2016-2017 school year.

After months of planning and extensive discussions, the Avon Grove School Board was deadlocked, 4-4, on a vote to approve full-day kindergarten at the Jan. 28 meeting, effectively delaying the implementation of the program for at least a year.

School board president Bonnie Wolff, Herman Engel, Edward Farina, and vice president Brian

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J.J. Simon has already participated in 25 marathons, as well as a number of triathlons and Iron Man events, so it is safe to say that the miles he has logged in competition allow him to separate a good race from a bad race.

The Kennett Run, he said, is a good race - a very good race.

Simon, who was named the new race director for the 27th annual Kennett Run last fall, said all it took for him to come to that determination was to stand with Nadiene Ringler-Friedrich, his predecessor, at the start of last year’s race.

“The word ‘Community’ is

New housing was the focus of the Feb. 1 meeting of the East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors, with the board hearing about developments on Route 82 and Walnut Road.

Tim Jones of Montchanin Properties presented a sketch plan for 20 housing units proposed for the Pratt property on the East side of Route 82, where R.P. Nurseries stands. Under the plan, the 31-acre property will be divided – five acres to maintain the nursery, and 26 acres subdivided into 20 lots, each just over 10,000 square feet. There will be

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New Kennett Run President B. Christopher Daney, far left, stands with new Kennett Run Race Director J.J. Simon, and former race director Nadienne RinglerFriedrich and former President Matt Genereux.

a good way to describe the Kennett Run,” Simon said of the annual event, which will take place on May 14.

“I was looking around trying to get a feel for the race, and I saw that there was a lot

of community support and several local sponsorships.

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Supervisors OK preliminary plan for Kennett Square apartment complex

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors approved the preliminary plan for the construction of what is being called The Ravello Land Development Plan, an 18-acre, 175-unit apartment complex planned to be constructed along North Walnut Road, near Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square.

The approval was reached at the board’s Jan. 20 meeting.

Vic Abdala of the West Chester-based StanAb, LP, the developers of the planned complex, said that the units will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, and will cater to several demographics, ranging from young professionals to active adults who are looking to downsize after their children have left the home.

Begun in 1995, StanAb is one of Chester County’s leading commercial and residential developers.

During that time, the company has constructed 24 sites from East Goshen to Media, and most recently, developed the Chestnut Street Lofts, a 60-unit apartment complex in West Chester, in 2014.

The preliminary plans were recommended for approval by the township’s planning commission on

Jan. 12. The plans were originally drafted on Oct. 7, 2015 and were later revised Nov. 25.

The board approved the plans with the following eight conditions that the applicant must comply with: that Department of Environmental Protection permits are issued to the applicant prior to final approval; that a PennDOT highway occupancy permit is issued to the applicant

two roundabouts on the street, with rain gardens in the centers of each one.

The two-story homes will have two-car garages and driveways, Jones explained, and on-street parking will be available on one side of the street in some areas.

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administration presented a formal proposal to launch a full-day kindergarten program for all students in September of last year, generating considerable interest in the community.

Many residents favored the full-day program because of the academic, social, and emotional benefits for students, while others worried that the costs associated with a full-day kindergarten program exceed the benfits.

Opinions from both sides of the argument were shared during the discussions about the kindergarten program at the Jan. 28 meeting.

Gaerity made the motion to approve full-day kindergarten, and the discussion among school board members began.

Gaerity, one of the leading supporters of the full-day kindergarten initiative, outlined the reasons why he thought the time was right to expand the program. He noted that there are currently 231 students enrolled in the half-day program at Penn London Elementary School, but parents in the district choose other options—the Avon Grove Charter School, the Assumption BVM, the Church of the Nazarene, and others—because of their full-day kindergarten programs.

“According to recent district surveys, most parents currently in the half-day program would prefer a full-day program,” Gaerity explained. “Most district parents who are considering enrolling in the full-day kindergarten program at the

Charter School would prefer to enroll in a full-day kindergarten program in the district if one is offered.

Clearly there is a very strong demand for a fullday kindergarten program among parents with young children.”

Gaerity explained that transitioning to a fullday kindergarten program would continue the district’s efforts to “restore support to areas that had been neglected or cut over the past several years, primarily instruction, facilities, and technology.”

The administration and school board, Gaerity added, “created a framework for systematically addressing the six major strategic plan initiatives: full-day kindergarten, high school bell schedule, communications, professional development, facilities and one-to-one technology.

That framework has guided our work ever since and is the driving force behind our decisions...at the end of the day, I believe that the research supports universal full-day kindergarten in a district like ours. Full-day kindergarten has the potential to help all students perform at or above grade level by grade 3. For our low-income and Hispanic students, it could be a game-changer.”

Beatty, who has challenged the effectiveness and affordability of a full-day kindergarten program over the last several months, reiterated some of his primary concerns.

Beatty said that the study that the district utilized to show that the full-day kindergarten program would

produce good results for students was only a preliminary look at the impact that the program had. He countered that three other studies that he looked at suggested that any benefits that fullday kindergarten had for students were gone by the time that those students reached the third grade.

“Between half-day and full-day there is not a significant difference,” Beatty said.

He also talked about his concerns that the fullday kindergarten program would be expensive, and would guarantee that the district would see a tax increase each year. Beatty pointed out that the district currently has six teachers who are able to handle the 12 half-day kindergarten classes. If the program is expanded, at least 12 teachers will be needed instead of the six teachers. This will increase the average cost of educating each kindergarten student, which would impact the annual budget.

There will be infrastructure costs as well, and Avon Grove will need to add modular classrooms to the Penn London Elementary School if a certain number of students return to the district. These increased costs will make it even harder for the district to balance its annual budget.

The Act 1 Index limit restricts how much a school district can raise taxes without going to the voters for approval through a referendum.

Beatty acknowledged that the district is currently in a strong financial position, but it is already

relying on its fund balance to pay for other educational initiatives.

If Avon Grove continues to do that, Beatty said, “By 2019...we will be out of fund balance.”

He said that the local citizen group, Avon Grove Taypayers for Responsible Spending, prepared some cost projections that showed that taxes could rise by 20 percent—or more—in the next six years.

Walker expressed his doubts about the usefulness of those budget numbers because of all the unknown variables.

“Those are big numbers and a lot of assumptions,” Walker said. “If you got ten different people to do that study, you would get ten different results. When we talk about going past one year, you’re talking about a lot of assumptions. This study went out six years.”

Beatty said that the district should prepare an analysis of the projected costs so that residents would have an understanding of the financial impact of full-day kindergarten. He made a motion to table the discussion on full-day kindergarten. Walker seconded the motion, explaining that the board still didn’t know what the full-day kindergarten program would look like if it were approved.

“I do want full-day kindergarten, but I need to know what I am approving,” Walker said. “I still have questions. I want to see more details.”

Billig also said that he wanted more information.

“I am in favor of full-day kindergarten,” he said. “I believe that we have to give [students] the best chance of success in a competitive environment. But I want to know what we are foregoing if we make this decision.”

The motion to table the discussion foreshadowed that the school board would be deadlocked on the issue.

Beatty, Walker, Billig, and Lyons voted in support of the motion to table the discussion; Wolff, Gaerity, Engel, and Farina, voted against it. Without the support of a majority of the board, the motion failed.

The discussion continued.

Engel said that he was concerned that a delay in implementing full-day kindergarten would mean that the district would ultimately abandon plans. He added that it’s the school board’s role to provide direction to the administration.

Farina talked about how

the full-day program would allow teachers the chance to give extra attention to studnets.

Wolff noted that the full-day kindergarten conversation has been taking place in Avon Grove for many years.

“Several years back, we used grant money to fund full-day kindergarten with measurable success for our at-risk students.

When that money went away, unfortunately, the program went away, leaving many students without that extra help they needed.

In 2013, during the strategic planning process, approximately 40 people representing all the demographics of the district met over four days to discuss the direction in which the district should head. They identified full-day kindergarten as a way to increase the learning opportunities for our youngest students.

This community group felt it was important enough to recommend putting it into the district’s strategic plan.”

Wolff, who has served on the school board since 2003, expanded on some of the reasons why she favored bringing full-day kindergarten to Avon Grove.

“I believe the return on investment will be there,” she said. “Early intervention could save remediation costs down the road...Studies show that full-day kindergarten gives economically disadvantaged students a boost. Other studies have shown that long-term achievement of full-day kindergarteners—in the form of higher GPA’s, SAT or ACT scores—is higher on average. Some studies indicate that it improves the social skills of all students. Others have looked at the behavior of students in half- versus full-day kindergarten and found that those in full-day kindergarten had better child-to-child interactions.

“Early childhood education matters. I believe full-day kindergarten is the best decision for our students and our district.”

After the lengthy discussion, the school board voted and came up deadlocked, 4-4, leaving the matter unresolved for now.

“This doesn’t mean the program is off the table,” Wolff said in a statement released by the district.

“Unfortunately, we were not able to get consensus from the board this evening. Some of our school directors wanted more time

to study various aspects of full-day kindergarten before moving forward with implementation.”

Gaerity admitted that he was disappointed in the outcome of the vote, but added, “I am hopeful that full-day kindergarten will be implemented in 201718. Only one board member challenges the benefits of full-day kindergarten. The other three board members who voted against implementation in 2016 indicated support for full-day kindergarten, but felt they didn’t have enough information to make a decision [on Jan. 28]. Hopefully, their questions will be answered over the next couple of months and the board can make a commitment before the end of the school year to implement full-day kindergarten in 2017.”

Beatty said that he was pleased that the board didn’t vote to move forward with full-day kindergarten until all the questions and concerns are addressed. Board members will be submitting their questions and seeking additional information from the administration, Beatty said.

Beatty said that he also has continuing questions about the benefits of fullday kindergarten when compared to the costs.

“I’m still waiting for a large, independent study that shows me that the benefits are there,” he said, adding that it might be a good idea to seek information from officials from the Chester County schools that currently have a fullday kindergarten program.

He would like to see data that shows that students made academic gains as a result of the full-day kindergarten program.

Superintendent Dr. Christopher Marchese said that he expected the school board to continue the conversation regarding full-day kindgarten, perhaps as early as the next committee-of-the-whole meeting on Feb. 11. He reiterated the administration’s commitment to full-day kindergarten for Avon Grove.

“I do believe a full-day kindergarten program is what’s best for our students,” Marchese said. “We will utilize the additional time to continue our efforts to bring a full-day kindergarten program to the district.”

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

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that needs no fix?

What Unionville-Chadds Ford is contemplating is like universities dropping magna and summa designations, Dean’s list and Phi Beta Kappa awards that distinguish and recognize student achievements.

Attempts to homogenize a competitive system that recognizes individual accomplishments is really anti-American and anti-capitalist. Furthermore, class rank is a necessary measuring stick in smaller schools. Being in the top 10 percent in a class of 400 isn’t the same as the top 10 percent in a class of 100.

Why don’t school boards spend their time on cutting costs without cutting quality, rather than changing a tradition?

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

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connect the trails some way on Walnut Street,” Abdala said. “Typically, with trails, you do what you can on your property, but we don’t always have the ability to go beyond our property. If the opportunity arises, we will do anything within our power [to connect the trails].”

Supervisor Dr. Richard Leff offered an amendment to the list of conditions – which was later approved – that the township include a requirement be placed on the final plan, stating that StanAb will continue to attempt to connect the two trails, using reasonable means.

prior to final approval; the sewage facilities planning module is approved prior to final approval; the applicant continues to develop the design according to guidelines suggested by the township’s landscape architect; the applicant sign the rules and regulations for site development; the applicant must establish an escrow account for public improvements and inspection during instruction; the applicant must pay sewer connection fees for 175 connections.

Lastly, there is also a condition that holds the applicant to align the property’s trail to either To contact Staff Writer the entrance or trails at Richard L. Gaw, e-mail nearby Anson B. Nixon rgaw@chestercounty.com.

Park, if possible, in the future. Currently, the two trails do not directly connect.

Abdala said that he has met with the township’s engineer as well as members of local trail associations to discuss the feasibility of connecting the two trails. He said that StanAb will diligently continue to attempt to connect the trails, but not at the risk of taking some property that does not belong to the complex.

“Part of the process has been an attempt to

Oxford Borough Council took another small step toward deciding to construct a parking garage in the business district at the Jan. 18 meeting, authorizing Krug Architects to continue its work in pursuit of federal, state, and county grants.

Borough council approved contracts with both Krug Architects and Econ Partners, a full-service economic development firm based in Chester County. This action by council authorizes six months of work and will allow applications for funding for the project to be submitted in time to meet the deadlines for the different grants.

“You have to put the application in for the funding. That’s what gets the ball rolling,” explained Stephen Krug, the principal of Krug Architects.

The firm completed a parking management study for Oxford last year, analyzing several different potential spots for a parking garage near the commercial district. Ultimately, the recommendation of a committee working on the project favored the parking lot currently owned by National Penn Bank as the site of a parking garage.

Oxford Borough Council accepted the parking study in December.

Krug said that undertaking the parking study was the first step in the process of building a parking garage, and will provide

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able to secure funding for the parking garage. The borough will issue parking revenue bonds to fund its portion of the project, and the annual revenues generated by the parking garage should be sufficient to pay off the bond issue.

In other business at the Jan. 18 meeting: ~ Oxford Borough Council is working on establishing some policies for video-recording the public meetings and making them available online. Borough council previously voted 4-3 in favor of video-recording the meetings as a way to make more people aware of borough happenings. ~ Borough manager Betsy Brantner reported to council that the bids came in for the Wheeler Boulevard streetscape improvement project.

The successful bid came in at slightly more than

$458,000 for the project.

The borough received about $575,000 in funding from the county for this project.

“We’ve been very lucky in getting grants from the county,” Brantner said. ~ The borough authorized Brantner to pursue a DCNR Park Grant to install sidewalks for the special-needs playground that is being planned for the Oxford Memorial Park.

Council member Paul Matthews, who has led the effort to get the specialneeds playground built, said that it now looks like a groundbreaking could occur in the fall of 2016.

Oxford Borough Council will meet again on Monday, Feb. 8.

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

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The goal is to maximize grant funding and minimize the amount of costs that Oxford Borough will be responsible for.

“What you want is to get letters of commitment of some kind,” Krug said.

Krug Architects has worked with numerous communities on similar projects, including five different parking garage projects in West Chester Borough. Parking structures often serve as drivers for economic development in towns.

The estimated cost to construct a parking garage in Oxford on the lot currently owned by National Penn Bank is $5.73 million.

Krug previously said that the borough could expect to pursue $3 million in grants from federal, state, and county sources. The borough will be responsible for funding the remainder of the project, so if the borough is to move forward with plans to build a parking garage, the pursuit of grant money will need to be successful.

Krug said that, based on previous successes for projects like this, they are confident that they will be

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Dinniman meets with students at Kennett Middle School about Keystone Exams

By John Chambless Staff Writer For the past four years, State Sen. Andy Dinniman has been battling to overturn the Keystone Graduation Exams in Pennsylvania, and on Jan. 28 at Kennett Middle School, he had an audience that completely agreed with him.

Eighth-grade students in Kate Madigan’s English class chose to research and write essays about the Keystone Exams as part of a class project, and they mailed their essays to Dinniman. “When I read their essays, they were saying exactly what I’ve been saying,” Dinniman said before entering the classroom to speak to the students.

Sitting at a school desk in Madigan’s classroom, Dinniman spent an hour discussing his reasons for opposing the tests, and asked for students to explain how they learn, and whether they felt that passing a test should be a requirement for graduation from high school.

Under the original guidelines for the Keystone Graduation Exams, beginning with the class of 2017, students would have to pass exams in algebra, biology and language arts to receive a diploma. Students who failed any of the three tests could get supplemental education and take the test again. If they still failed, they could take a projectbased assessment. This project had to be completed under the guidance of one of

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Sen. Dinniman talks to students at Kennett Middle School on Jan. 28.

their teachers, but had to be graded by two teachers from some other school.

“In the winter of 2015, there were 126,000 students in Pennsylvania who failed for the second time,” Dinniman said. “That meant there had to be around 250,000 teachers recruited to correct these tests.”

The final flaw in what Dinniman called the “phony” tests was that principals could excuse up to 10 percent of a class that failed an exam, and allow them to graduate anyway. Superintendents could also put together an improvement plan, and with Department of Education approval, could excuse more than 10 percent of students from passing the exam. “So where is the accountability?”

Dinniman asked.

Grading of the tests takes so long that students would not get their results back until they were already in classes for the following year. “The purpose of the test is diagnostic, to show progress,” Dinniman said.

“If you don’t get the results

back until next year, how can a teacher use that test information to help you learn? To get help a year later is meaningless.”

Dinniman brought up the issue of students with learning disabilities that would prevent them from scoring well on the tests. “To tell you the truth, I would have failed these tests,” he said. “I had a learning disability that wasn’t diagnosed until I was in the 11th grade. I saw numbers backwards. I was not good at taking tests.”

Under Keystone regulations, for students who are not native English speakers, “if you were here for 366 days, you have to take the test in English,” Dinniman said. “So is it surprising that most of those students fail?”

Students in the class suggested other ways to test knowledge, including testing unit by unit, working with students to make sure each part of a subject is understood, instead of testing a subject all at once.

The eighth graders also discussed how they select topics that interest them, and collaborate with each other to refine their written work in class.

“That’s the right way to learn,” Dinniman said. “We just need to get the federal government out of it. …

What your teacher does is connect you to knowledge and see where your interests are,” he told the students.

“The goal is to make each of you a lifetime learner.”

Dinniman pointed out that “this is a $300 million unfunded mandate from the federal government.

Pennsylvania blows around $500 million to $600 million on preparation, testing and grading.”

The financial bottom line struck a chord with Kennett Middle School principal Lorenzo DeAngelis, who was watching Dinniman’s presentation from the back of the classroom. “Did you hear that?” he asked the class.

“It costs that much for this testing. That money could be spent elsewhere.”

Dinniman ended with some good news for the class. At the end of 2015,

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Longtime store manager says farewell Ginny Ranck spent the last week of her 30-year career at the Dollar General in Oxford saying goodbye to customers and associates.

“I’m really going to miss the customers and all the employees,” said Ranck on

Jan. 28. “I’m also going to miss all the vendors.”

Ranck started working at the Dollar General in September of 1985. She became the manager of the store about three years later.

Pennsylvania lawmakers agreed to postpone the Keystones for two years as a graduation requirement.

“You still have to take the test,” Dinniman said, “But I think that, ultimately, it will go away.”

Pennsylvania is due to submit an alternate testing plan to the federal government by August, Dinniman said. “I believe

we are about to enter the most important six months in the history of education in Pennsylvania,” he told the class. “The state must redefine what assessment means and how to evaluate students and teachers. The key is teaching, not testing.

We must return teaching to the teachers, and not to the federal government, and not to the people who are making money by coming up with these tests.

“We will still do assessments, but it will be a test that’s fair, and tied to the curriculum. You don’t learn if someone stamps you as a failure.”

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Dinniman, students and staff members pose for a yearbook photo after Dinniman spoke to the class.

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

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in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland,” Daney said.

“We’ve got to put together a really unique race day, in order to draw runners and competitors for the PoweRun.” Inheriting an already well-oiled machine that is about to kick off its 27th year can, on the surface, give off the impression that the mission of the management is to leave well enough alone. While giving full credit to Genereux and Ringler-Friedrich for their many initiatives over the last several years, Daney and Simon are creating new ways of improving the template.

Simon has increased the Kennett Run presence on social media, by posting daily messages on Facebook, while creating links to businesses and organizations associated with the Kennett Run. He has also made several changes to the event’s website, including clarifications to race day maps and various races.

The Kennett Run recently set up information tables at the Kennett Area YMCA, where they registered more than 150 participants, and will have a registration tent at the Kennett Square Winterfest on Feb. 27.

“Chris and I have managed to reach out to new contacts who are eager to help out in ways that they first didn’t realize they could,” said Simon. “There’s a fresh energy that Chris and I are bringing that’s required for every race, and in a few years when we step down, there will be a new team who will be able to take what Chris and I have done a little further.”

Daney has participated in the Kennett Run several times, and each time, he is amazed at the large crowds that gather along the race route. His favorite image of the event, however, is always at the finish line at Anson B. Nixon Park, when he sees young children finish a FundRun. “They’re all wearing their ‘Number 1’ on their shirt, and crossing the finish line, and for many it may be the first race of their life, or the only one they will run that year,” he said. “Being there when they cross that finish line, you get to see their faces, and that’s what the Kennett Run is really all about.”

The Chester County Press, a media sponsor for this year’s Kennett Run, will be providing additional information about the event leading up to the start of the race on May 14, including a supplement in its April 27 edition.

seemed to work together in harmony.”

Born in Australia, Simon was raised in Chile and France, and then moved to Canada, where he spent 31 years in the Canadian Air Force. He got to travel frequently for his job, and on one of his deployments to Cyprus, he met a few British ex-pats, who introduced him to off-trail running. Now retired from the military, he lives in Unionville with his wife Jacquelyn, also a competitive runner, and continues to compete.

When he saw the posting of the race director position at the Kennett Area YMCA last year, Simon felt it would be a great way of melding his love of running with an opportunity to become a part of the Kennett Square community.

“I didn’t know who the board was, I have never participated in the Kennett Run before, but I was new to the area, and I wanted to be a part of it,” he said. “I want to make this the best race for this town, because it’s worth it. It is a privilege for me to do this.”

Simon’s aspiration for the Kennett Run are met by his new business partner, B. Christopher Daney, who was named as the new president of the Kennett Run, replacing Matt Genereux. Together, Simon and Daney have spent the last few months meeting with Kennett Run board members, volunteers, local schools and organizations -all in an effort to do what the Kennett Run has already proven to do very well: Utilize the strengths of their neighbors.

“Over the years, you get to understand what needs to be done in order to get races put together, from the standpoint of implementation, marketing and finding sponsors,” said Daney, who has helped organize racing events in Delaware and Pennsylvania.

“You begin to understand the business of it by looking at the big picture and allowing all of the components to click together, to allow for a super event.”

Since its inception 27 years ago, Kennett Run Charities has raised and contributed over $1 million in donations to dozens of schools and organizations in the Kennett Square vicinity, and last year, it gave back just under $38,000. Keeping these contributions at a high level relies heavily on being able to recruit competitors in an increasingly crowded field of events.

“There is a lot of competition for these types of running events, and at times during the year, there are as To contact Staff Writer many as four or five run- Richard L. Gaw, e-mail ning events every weekend rgaw@chestercounty.com.

The 27th Annual Kennett Run Saturday, May 14, 2016

6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Race packet pick-up in Kennett YMCA gym 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m: The Joe Hector PoweRun competition, a separate event run by the Kennett Area YMCA, is held in conjunction with the 5K & 10K Run. The PoweRun biathlon involves skills of strength and endurance, measured by a combination of weight-lifting and distance running. Men and women 14 and over are eligible to compete.

8:50 a.m.: Pre-race meeting 9:00 a.m.: 10k run, 10K PoweRun, FundRun 9:25 a.m.: 5k run, 5k PoweRun Wave 1, FundRun 9:27 a.m.: 5k run, 5k PoweRun Wave 2, FundRun 9:30 a.m.: 5k Run Wave 3, FundRun 9:35 a.m.: 1 Mile Run/Walk, FundRun For more information and to register, visit www.kennettrun.net

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ment will be on Route 82, offset from the entrance to Willowdale Chapel on the western side of Route 82. The placement was recommended by traffic engineers, Jones said.

Jones said there are nursery stock trees in place now on the property, “and we will leave as many of those in place as possible,” he said. Board members questioned whether the on-street parking was adequate, but Jones explained that widening the road to allow more parking would increase impervious coverage and runoff, and would create an “unsightly” expanse of pavement where the road joins Route 82.

Neighboring property owner Jim Sinclair complained that the roundabouts proposed for the development would mean car headlights would be hitting the front of his home at night.

Township solicitor Frone Crawford pointed out, “This isn’t a finished landscape plan. This has to evolve.”

Jones added, “This is better than putting 14 big McMansions in there.”

Engineering studies of the site are ongoing, Jones said, and a start date for construction is still far in the future.

The board also heard from a representative of Bentley Homes, the company that is building townhouses at Walnut Walk, on Walnut Road. Phase One of the community is underway, and a proposed plan for Phase Two was presented to the board.

The second phase will be a loop road to the east of the

Photo by John Chambless

The East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors.

first phase. There is a historic home on the property associated with the Reed family, so the new homes will be constructed around the home, which will be renovated.

The long-delayed Walnut Walk development, which has gone through several names and management companies over the years, was proposed to have 61 units, but now there are 73 new units planned. There are 21 in Phase One, and those homes are now on sale.

The general plan for Phase Two – which includes 52 additional townhouses – had already been approved, but the plan presented on Feb. 1 addressed some small issues and specified the exact number of units proposed.

The historic home has been counted as a separate unit in the plan.

Board member Eddie Caudill complained that heavy trucks bringing supplies to the construction site have damaged Walnut Road, and asked that someone from Bentley Homes talk to township roadmaster Dennis Mellinger about what could be done. In the end, the board approved the

preliminary plan for Phase Two, with board member Christine Kimmel voting against approval.

Earlier in the meeting, the board heard from Chris Daney, the director of the Kennett Run, about road closures and emergency services associated with the annual event. The board approved his request.

Another race, the Mushroom Cap Half Marathon, was also discussed. The event, which is organized by Run To Shine, a nonprofit, has changed its route to no longer go up Route 926 or Route 82, but use less busy roads, after the board expressed some concerns about the original route. The race will cross Route 926 at two different times, necessitating brief closures from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the race day.

Board member Robert Weer, Sr., pointed out that the race will include nine miles in East Marlborough Township, and objected to “the inconvenience you put on the residents of East Marlborough.”

Board chairman Richard Hannum, Jr., said, “The organizers have met with us

and minimized the impact,” but Weer still opposed the request for road closures.

The final approval vote was 4-1 to approve.

There was also some dissent in a vote to allow the Walmart store in East Marlborough to have temporary outdoor sales of plants and mulch from April 1 to July 31. The expanded sales area will be in the parking area to the east side of the building, and will be the same size as it was last year.

Both Weer and board member John Sarro expressed dissatisfaction with the plan.

Weer said that Walmart had agreed with the township to not have expanded sales of nursery products if it was allowed to add a grocery area to the store. “But now you want to do both,” Weer said. A representative of the store said that last year’s sales had been very successful, and the impact on parking had been negligible. The board approved the outdoor sales area for the coming spring, with a vote of 3-2.

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

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RICHARD S. DAVIS Richard S. Davis, 75, of Kennett Square, passed away on Jan. 22 at Brandywine Hall in West Chester.

He was the husband of Shirley Peterson Davis, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James and May Lawrence Davis.

Richard was a security guard at the Chester County Prison. Prior to that, he had also worked at Lincoln University, Sears Hardware, Tri-M and the Kennett Senior Center. He was a member of the Greater Works Ministry in Kennett Square.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Richard Davis of Parkesburg, and Jonathan Davis of Delaware.; two daughters, Rosiland Parker of South Carolina, and Antionette Davis of Media, Pa.; one sister, Dorothy Brison of Delaware; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Vandella Carter, Joann Hill, Sherry Bowman and Yvette Bowman; nine stepgrandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one daughter, Evette Davis; one brother, Jimmy Davis; one sister, Mary Davis; and one stepson, Richard Bowman.

His service and burial were private. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

WILLIAM V. CHALUPA William (Bill) Victor Chalupa passed away at Paoli Memorial Hospital on Jan. 25 at the age of 78.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, Frank Chalupa and Jennie Ogrinz Chalupa of Kingwood Township and Port St, Lucie, Fla.; and his sister, Carol Chalupa Clerico of Hillsborough, N.J. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Fritsche Chalupa. Also surviving is his brother, James Chalupa, married to Sheri Bowlby Chalupa, of Port St Lucie, Fla., and Ringoes, N.J. He is also survived by his daughter, Judith (Judy) Chalupa Rossetti, married to Michael Rossetti of Henderson, Nev.; and son, William (Chip) Chalupa, married to Sondra Swisher Chalupa of Landenberg. He had five grandchildren, Angela Rossetti, Christopher Rossetti, Samantha Chalupa, Kirstin Chalupa, and Matthew Chalupa.

Bill Chalupa was born in New York City in 1937,

ROBERT W. SHALVEY

graduated from Frenchtown High School in New Jersey and Rutgers University. He continued on to earn his masters and Ph.D. from the College of Agriculture at Rutgers University.

He was employed in teaching and directing graduate students in the Dairy Science Department at Clemson University. He was then granted sabbatical leave to perform research at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, Md. He then was employed by Smith-Kline pharmaceutical at the research farm in West Chester, and for a short time at the University of Maryland. Lastly, he attained full professor at the University of Pennsylvania, conducting research at New Bolton Center and teaching in Philadelphia. During his career, Bill received several honors for his work. In May of 2003, he was awarded the George Hammell Cook Distinguished Alumni Award. In July of 2007, he was recognized by the Dairy Nutritionists of Mexico for his outstanding contribution to dairy nutrition. Bill enjoyed rooting for Clemson, Penn State, and Rutgers football and basketball teams. For many years he enjoyed skiing and playing golf. Bill was also concerned about protecting the environment. He was a founding board member of the Nature Center of Charlestown in Chester County.

Private funeral services were held Jan. 30 at Paoli Presbyterian Church. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Visit www.maugergivnish.com.

Robert “Bob” W. Shalvey, 94, of Glen Mills, died on Jan. 23.

He was the husband of Gladys Palmer Shalvey, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Wheeling, W.Va., he was the son of the late Herman J. and the late Virginia (Walters) Shalvey.

He served our country in the Army as a Lieutenant during World War II. He was a science teacher at Mount Pleasant High School in Wilmington, Del., retiring in 1983. He enjoyed reading, gardening, and watching the circus. He enjoyed family vacations to Oglebay Park in Wheeling, W.Va. Survivors include, in addition to his wife, one son, John R. Shalvey and his wife Stacy of West Grove; one daughter, Betsy A. Shalvey of Glen Mills; two grandchildren, Johnathan R. Shalvey of West Grove and Kelly Nilon of West Grove; and one great-grandson, Logan Snow.

A service was held Feb. 1. Interment was held privately in Lancaster, Pa. Contributions in his memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

MINNIE ELDRETH

OLIVER W. LITTLETON, JR.

Minnie Eldreth, 100, of West Grove, passed away on Jan. 27 at her residence.

She was the wife of Gene Eldreth, who passed away in 1980, and with whom she shared 30 years of marriage.

Her first husband, Byard Blevins, passed away in 1948. Born in Lansing, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Mary Miller Pennington. Minnie was a certified nursing assistant at Pocopson Home for 20 years, retiring in 1974. She enjoyed cooking, canning, crocheting, reading the Bible, going to church, having holiday dinners, and being with her family and friends.

Minnie is survived by one daughter, Carol Cross of West Grove; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Darrell Blevins and Jerry Blevins.

Her service and burial were private. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

Oliver “Ollie” Wilbert Littleton, Jr., 95, of West Grove, died on Jan. 24, surrounded by family, at the Chester County Hospital.

Born in 1920, he was the son of the late Oliver and Alice May Williams Littleton of Baltimore, Md. Ollie graduated from Washington College in Chestertown, Md., in 1942. He married Dorothy Reindollar Littleton, also a graduate of Washington College, in 1947.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a skipper of a minesweeper from 1944 to 1946. He spent 38 years with E.I. DuPont de Nemours in many locations, including Brazil, Chile and Australia, as well as Wilmington, Del. In his retirement, he enjoyed turning beautiful wooden bowls, travels with his wife, and six months per year at his beloved lake cabin in Wisconsin.

In addition to his wife, Ollie is survived by his son, Bruce Littleton; daughters, Terry Colburn, Karen Littleton, Suzanne Anderson; his grandchildren, Kelly, Dana, Taylor, Kyle, Jennabeth, Krista, Sarah and Ben; his great-grandchild,Trent; his nieces, Mary Anderson and Susan Waesche; and nephew, David Littleton. He was predeceased by one brother, Melvin Littleton.

Services were held privately. In lieu of flowers, send a smile or share a memory. To leave an online condolence, visit www.griecocares.com.

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Phyllis A. Bloom Ensbrenner Rogers Pastorius, 88, of West Grove, died on Jan. 27 at her home.

She was the wife of the late Donald D. Pastorius, who died in 1992, and with whom she shared 42 years of marriage.

Born in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Elmer J. and the late Margaret G. (Ensbrenner) Bloom. She was a retired bookkeeper, and had been employed by William H. Jester, Deb-Mark Mushrooms Inc., Roy T. Weston Inc., Speare Brothers and Grieco-Miller Printing Company of Chester. She kept the books on a volunteer basis for the Assumption BVM Church and school in West Grove.

She was a 1945 graduate of the Chester High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She was a founding board member of the Alcoholism Recovery Center. She served two terms as secretary and did volunteer work for A.R.C. before it became affiliated with the Southern Chester County Medical Center. She also volunteered for Bowling Green Inn. Phyllis was a lifelong Roman Catholic and was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in West Grove, where she served two terms as a Parish Council member and was a member of the “People of Joy” Charismatic Prayer Group. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, flower gardening, quilting, traveling, and reading.

She is survived by four sons, Dondial J. Pastorius of Claymont, Del., Robert Pastorius (Linda) of West Grove, Paul Pastorius of West Grove, and Dan Pastorius (Debbie) of Mesa, Ariz.; three daughters, Candance L. Johnson of Aston, Mary A. Bush (John) of West Grove, and Paula Lownes of West Grove; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by two sons, Arthur Pastorius and Mark Pastorius (Pat).

A funeral was held Feb. 1. Interment was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Building Fund of Assumption BVM Church. To share a memory with her family, visit www. griecocares.com.

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Opinion

Editorial

Letter to the Editor

The land grab to preserve our identity

Fire company members should be recognized for their service during emergencies

“Buy land. They’re not making it anymore.”

The above quote is generally attributed to Mark Twain, yet in some circles, however, it is believed to have first been uttered by Will Rogers. Whomever its rightful owner may be, the sentiment of the quote rings as both a financial tip and solemn warning, and one that manifests itself in the modern-day tussle of turf between real estate developers and conservationists, the ideals of economy and ecology, and the conflicting chorus between that which provides jobs and that which provides trails and open space.

Such is this land grab manifesto heard in southern Chester County, but thankfully, the word ‘Buy’ in the quote is sometimes replaced by ‘Preserve.’

As several local and regional business initiatives continue to explore ideas to recruit industries and develop business opportunities along the Route 1 corridor and nearby towns, so too, are local conservation groups doing their part to fling the tarpaulin of protection around available property.

Recently, two townships became the benificiaries of help in that regard. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently contributed more than $1.6 million in total grant funding through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, to fund five conservation and recreation projects in Chester County – including two in our back yard.

As part of the distribution, the Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County received $267,000 for the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 125 acres of woodland along Old Kennett Road in Kennett Township. New London Township received $250,000 for the development of the first phase New London Village Park located at the township building property on State Road.

The acquisition of these grants -- and their subsequent plans -- join a long line of success stories that preserve the rolling landscape of southern Chester County, that saves our history and further defines our identity.

Love146 speaks to ACE Love146 will speak to ACE (Advocating, Collaborating, Educating) Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance of Oxford at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6,

by Skype. Love146 is an international human rights organization working to end child trafficking and exploitation through survivor care and prevention.

Refreshments will be available at 9 a.m. ACE meets on the first Saturday of the month at the Oxford Senior Center, 12 E. Locust St. Questions may be directed to stopslavery@zoominternet.net or 610-932-0337.

Letter to the Editor: The Longwood Fire Company personnel should be recognized for the effort they put forth to ensure the public’s safety during the recent blizzard.

Approximately 750 man

hours were necessary to staff the firehouse to ensure quick responses during the fierce storm.

We responded to 17 calls from Saturday through Monday, and another two on Tuesday. Included among those responses

were a total of 13 medical assist calls. One of the calls involved an overturned propane truck on the Route 1 Bypass which had to be closed after the trip began leaking. The truck had a 2,400-gallon capacity.

The Longwood Fire

Company gladly serves the public, but the members should also be recognized for their service during times of emergencies.

A.J. McCarthy Fire Chief Longwood Fire Co.

Opinion

‘Thank you’ to heroes who served our citizens as the state withheld funding When Gov. Wolf and the State Legislature were unable to reach a state budget agreement by July 1, 2015, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lost its authority to spend funds for crucial programs and services. These included critical social needs such as child welfare and protective services, aging, mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse treatment and prevention, homeless assistance, food programs and lottery-funded transportation.

Chester County relies on human services agencies

to meet these crucial social needs. Many of our citizens would have been harmed had programs and services been halted while payments were withheld because of the state budget impasse. Given our county government’s financial strength, we were able to provide substantial interim funding to human services agencies throughout the second half of 2015. A large number of counties across the state were not able to help with ongoing payments.

But even with our financial support, many human services agencies were forced

to make difficult decisions.

They protected their clients – our vulnerable citizens – by tapping savings accounts, borrowing funds, reducing or suspending payments to their own vendors, limiting staff travel, laying off or reducing hours of employees, or reducing hours of operation in their efforts to ensure clients felt no harm.

The actions of so many within the human services sector have not gone unnoticed by us. This week we passed a resolution formally acknowledging Chester County human services

agencies for their exemplary commitment and selfless sacrifice in maintaining service to Chester County residents whose needs transcend the political landscape of budget adoption. They focused on service delivery despite the extreme and egregious difficulties created by the state budget impasse. They are true heroes, and we thank them all.

Chester County Board of Commissioners: Terence Farrell Kathi Cozzone Michelle Kichline

Leaders needed for Unionville Fair The future of the Unionville Community Fair is in jeopardy. To preserve the past and invest in the future, the Executive Board of the Unionville Community Fair is seeking their next President and Treasurer.

The Unionville area is rich with dedicated community leaders, and the Fair needs just two. Not for life; but for now (two-year term).

The structure of the Fair is financially, programmatically, and logistically sound; an experienced Board and

many volunteers stand firm in our commitment to serve and support.

In order for the Fair to continue its unbroken record of service to the community, vigorous recruitment efforts have taken place, but the initial efforts to secure leadership commitments have been unsuccessful.

Dedicated to preserving the heritage and vision of the Fair, Board members have met with community leaders regarding saving this wonderful community tradition. The

Board is now reaching out to the broader community for support. If these leadership positions remain unfilled as of Feb. 29, it will be necessary to cancel the 2016 Unionville Community Fair, and likely, all future Fairs.

Over the past 91 years, the Unionville Community Fair has grown from a grassroots school harvest festival to the community institution it is today. In mission, it stands on solid ground to honor our area’s agricultural heritage, promote environmental edu-

cation, and provide engaging family and community-centered programs.

Come stand with us to respect the heritage and assure the future of the Fair.

Please be the one who gives the gift of leadership.

Any interest or questions, please contact Danielle Chamberlain at 610-2997525. All interested Fair supporters are encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting at The Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.

Rzucidlo endorsed by acclaim for the 158th Legislative District State House seat Chester County Press Randall S. Lieberman Publisher

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Susan Rzucidlo, a candidate for the 158th Legislative District State House seat, received the unanimous endorsement at the Chester County Democratic Convention.

Rzucidlo is running on a platform of property tax reform, and open space

and environmental protection. She also wants to enact a fair severance tax so natural gas drillers pay their fair share, and bring good paying jobs to Pennsylvania to rebuild the middle class.

Rzucidlo said, “With all of the issues that

need to be addressed by our legislature, the fact that we are over seven months without a budget proves that the needs of the people are taking a backseat to politics.

I will put the people of Pennsylvania in the drivers seat. We need

people in government who know how to work together to get the job done. In my business as an advocate, I work everyday putting people first. 2016 is the year to bring common sense, compromise and civility back to government.”

KCSD honors school board members The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) recently honored the nine members of the Kennett School Board for their volunteer efforts in serving the school district. The school board makes many difficult decisions for the benefit of students and the community, and January is School Board Recognition Month.

“Our board of school directors is a group of focused volunteers who work to provide our students with the best learning opportunities possible while striving to be

fair to our taxpayers,” said district superintendent Dr. Barry Tomasetti. “A Kennett Consolidated School Board member spends a minimum of 15 to 20 hours each month poring over proposed curricula and expenditures and revenue sources that make up our yearly budget.

The Kennett Consolidated School District is highly respected and has earned many regional and national honors over the past several years, and along with a dedicated staff, the credit for this success should

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be attributed to our school board members.”

The nine members who serve on the school board are Joseph Meola, vice president; Douglas Stirling;

Michael Finnegan, treasurer; Aline Frank; Heather Schaen; Rudy Alfonso; Janis Reyolds; Kendra LaCosta, president; and Dominic Perigo Jr.

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OXFORD WALMART THEFTS Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested a 30-yearold employee of the Oxford Walmart store on Jan. 9 in connection with a series of thefts that totaled $4,724.

According to police, the unnamed employee was seen on surveillance video stealing items from the electronics and wireless department from Dec. 24 to Jan. 9. She was confronted by the assistant store manager and interviewed on Jan. 9.

She confessed to stealing 15 iPads, three iPods and two Canon DSLR cameras.

PACKAGE THIEF ARRESTED The Kennett Township Police Department recently requested the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect who was wanted in connection with theft

of package at a residence along East Baltimore Pike and Kennett Pike. With information from the public as well as information received from several Delaware law enforcement agencies, an arrest warrant for suspect Michael Krause was filed at the Kennett District Court on Jan. 5. Krause was taken into custody on Jan. 7 by Delaware authorities.

Kennett Township Police are awaiting extradition of Krause, who is being held in Delaware until an upcoming preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania. Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact Officer Jeffrey Call at 610-388-2874, or by email (Jeffrey.call@kennett.pa.us).

DUI Alan Cristian Herrera, of West Grove, was arrested for DUI on Dec. 17 after a traffic stop, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. He was charged with suspicion of DUI and possession of a small amount

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KATHRYN P. WHALEN Kathryn P. Whalen, 98, a resident of Oxford for over 70 years, passed away on Jan. 20 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford.

She was the wife of the late Holly N. Whalen, who died in 1997, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Mt. Eden Township, Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Mary Emma Groff Snyder.

Beloved by all, she enjoyed her family, friends and neighbors, maintaining her home immaculately, cooking and gardening. Kathryn supplied room and board for the Defense Ladies during World War II. She is survived by her sister, Pauline MacKenzie of Oxford; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Walker; and three brothers, Simon Snyder, James Snyder and Roy Snyder.

Funeral services were held Jan. 22. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

of marijuana.

On Jan. 13, New Garden Township Police responded to a multi-vehicle accident at the intersection of Scarlett Road and West Baltimore Pike. The driver of the striking vehicle, Rebecca Cunane, 38, of West Chester, was found to be DUI. She was released to a family member pending a court appearance.

On the night of Jan. 16, New Garden Township Police saw a vehicle being driven erratically in the 1100 block of Newark Road, crossing the center line several times. After a traffic stop, the driver, Ivan Alvarez-Lopez, 33, of

Police arrested Aaron Kakol, 24, of Purcellville, Va., for DUI on Dec. 28 at 1:51 a.m., after he was pulled over on Buttonwood Road for speeding and having an equipment violation. There was an odor of marijuana in his vehicle, and Kakol admitted to having marijuana in the center console. Police seized more than three grams of marijuana and paraphernalia.

Pennsylvania State Police arrested James Leonard Murphy, of Oxford, for DUI on Jan. 2 at the Walmart in Oxford after a traffic stop.

Murphy was also charged with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

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New Garden Township Police responded to a twocar collision on Jan. 3 at 12:03 a.m. on Broad Run Road, west of Eden Road.

One car was in the road, and the other was in a nearby field. Police learned that the striking vehicle had been speeding and struck the oncoming vehicle on a curve. The driver of the striking vehicle, Matthew Munson, 21, of Landenberg, showed signs of intoxication and admitted to police at the scene that he had been drinking. He failed field sobriety tests, was arrested for DUI, and later released to his parents pending a court appearance.

Man who fled child porn charges is free after fine and prison time

By John Chambless Staff Writer Jeffrey Matthew Ball, a former East Marlborough Township resident who fled his home and family after he was accused of distributing child pornography in 2014, is now out of prison, according to documents from the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.

The case began on March 2, 2014, when detectives from Delaware County discovered that Ball was sharing images of child pornography from his home computer. On Sept. 16, 2014, members of the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation executed a search warrant at Ball’s home and seized several computers. Investigators

Jeffrey Matthew Ball

found images and videos depicting child pornography on the computers. On Oct. 2, an arrest warrant was issued for Ball, charging him with 503 felony counts, including the possession and dissemination of child pornography. Once Ball learned he was being charged, he fled the area, leaving his home, wife and children behind.

After an anonymous phone tip, police learned he had been renting a

room from a woman in Pendleton, S.C., and he was taken into custody by South Carolina authorities on Jan. 16, 2015, before being extradited to Pennsylvania.

Ball’s LinkedIn profile, which is still online, indicates that he has worked in the past at several regional companies, including Deloitte, LPW Training Services, MetaMeme LLC, and the Judge Group.

Ball, who is now 47, was sentenced on Nov. 9, 2015, after pleading guilty in Civil Court to five of the 503 counts. The rest of the charges were either waived or withdrawn. He was credited for 299 days of time served, and paid a fine of $500 and court costs, totaling $5,033.90. Each of the charges to which

he pled guilty carried a potential sentence of up to two years in prison.

Ball is now registered as a sex offender for life, and was ordered to have no unsupervised contact with minors. His computer use will be monitored, and he forfeited his seized home computer. Court documents indicate that he no longer lives in Chester County.

Ball was not charged with producing child pornography, but merely owning or disseminating the material is a felony.

Each single image is regarded as a separate violation.

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

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BETTY GHEEN JOSLYN Betty Gheen Joslyn, 73, of Landenberg, passed away on Jan. 28 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital.

She was the wife of Richard K. Joslyn, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late James and Pearl Wilson Jordan. Betty was a space planner at Agilent Technologies in Wilmington, Del., retiring in 2007 after 30 years of service. She enjoyed painting, crafts, gardening, decorating, and being with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Russell Gheen and his wife Tracey of Baldwin, Wis., and Richard A. Joslyn and his wife Faith of Newark, Del.; one brother, James Jordan (Terri) of Lewisville, Pa.; two sisters, Nancy Gresham (Fred) of Harrisburg, and Joyce Ross (Bill) of Landenberg; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Her service and burial were private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

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She was the wife of the late Frank John Roberts, who died in 1987, and with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Clifton, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Joshua and the late Ella (Graybeal) Roark. Irene worked for many years for several mushroom canneries before working for NVF Company in Kennett Square. She loved watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Jr., and enjoyed sewing.

Survivors include one daughter, Fay Eller (Paskel) of Toughkenamon; one sister, Grace Webb (Victor) of Rising Sun, Md.; two grandchildren, Brian Eller (Lisa) of New Castle, Del., and Kathleen Eller of Toughkenaman,; and three great-grandchildren, Brandon, Matthew and Amber. She was predeceased by a daughter, Judy; and two brothers, Gale Roark and Bob Roark.

A visitation with family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Feb. 5 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (250 W. State St., Kennett Square). A service celebrating her life will follow at noon. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. Contributions in her memory may be made to Kennett Community Services or KACS, PO Box 1025, Kennett Square PA 19348. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

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Jorge Luis LopezCaamargo, of West Grove, was arrested for DUI on Dec. 15 after a traffic stop on Pennsylvania Avenue in Avondale, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. He was arrested for DUI and possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Sandra Davalos Beltran, 23, of Oxford, was arrested for DUI on Dec. 18 after a traffic stop on Route 1 at Route 796, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

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Landenberg resident’s DIY vision rebuilds a piece of local history

The old barn: From dilapidation to restoration

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer For about 30 years, Reid Rowlands lived with his wife Susan on Main Street in Newark, Del. In 2000, a friend told him about a 1700s farmhouse that was for sale on about ten acres in nearby Landenberg. Rowlands stopped by the house, but his attention kept being drawn to another structure that stood forlorn and neglected next door -- an 11,000-square-foot barn estimated to have been built in the 1800s, complete with a silo. Rowlands walked up to the barn’s bank entrance, peeked inside at decades worth of hay and small mountains of of fencing and debris -- and imagined something spectacular in his mind’s eye that no one else could.

“I could see it, and I knew that we could do this,” Rowlands said. “I saw the kitchen there, the living room and the dining room over there.”

Rowlands did not buy the home. He bought the barn, and began what would be a three-year journey to completely rebuild it.

Rowlands was no novice at construction; he was a commercial developer in Newark, and had a passion for woodworking, but he was about to completely rebuild a barn, having never done so before.

For the first six months, he divided his time between cleaning out the barn and designing the interior layout. There were many winter days when it was actually colder in the barn than outside, but very little deterred Rowlands and his three co-workers.

“My favorite quote is, ‘To be in business, you have to be eternally optimistic and

Photo courtesy of Brandywine Sotheby’s

Once a crumbling barn, this rebuilt home is situated on 4.9 acres near the White Clay Preserve in Landenberg.

self-delusional,’” he said.

“I kept thinking, ‘I can do this. No problem.’ When I’d come across a problem, we just figured it out, and did it.”

Rowlands, Susan and their then-infant son Ryan officially moved into the home in 2003.

The finished product -- a three-level structure on 4.8 acres bordering the White Clay Preserve -- is a stunning marriage of space, wood and light. With widebeam flooring, solid poplar trim and cathedral ceilings on the second floor, the step-down entrance of the home opens to a spacious open room, kitchen, living room and a formal dining room. Upstairs, the

four bedrooms offer the unique flavor of a barn’s high ceilings and exposed beams.

The home has a southern exposure, and sunlight streams through the large windows of nearly every room, illuminating many distinctive touches, which include several doors that were salvaged from a 200-year-old monastery in Baltimore. Just off the kitchen and living room, an in-ground pool features an adjacent 20-by-30-foot pool house.

The energy-efficient home also comes with a five-car garage, solar electrical security and sprinkler systems, radiant floor heating and foam

Photo courtesy of Brandywine Sotheby’s

The wide-plank steps lead to four bedrooms.

spray insulation.

Rowland wishes to remain in Landenberg, the future site of what will become his next large project: The construction of a passive certified, energyefficient home, complete with radiant flooring and zero energy construction.

It’s inspired by his work on the renovation of his current home, and the mission of his Newarkbased company, World Class Supply, a highperformance building supply and design center that provides products and interior finish materials for the construction of zero energy buildings.

Passive housing has begun to appear on

the horizon of home construction, and could be the wave of the future, Rowlands said.

“The Pennsylvania Housing Authority has begun getting on board, by initiating credits toward passive housing construction,” he said.

His company is currently supplying products toward the construction of a passive house in Allentown, Pa. Reflecting on the three years he spent bringing a slice of Landenberg history back to life, Rowlands said he looked at himself as more of a caretaker than an architect.

“I wanted to preserve this in the sense that, because it has been here

for 200 years and will be here for another 200 years, the work shouldn’t be done haphazardly, but correctly,” he said. “You don’t come to Landenberg without an appreciation of history.”

To see additional photographs of the Landenberg home and the property, visit www. pabarn.com. This home and property is being listed by Brandywine Fine Properties. For more information, contact Jack Clough or Laird Bunch at 302-654-6500.

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

Photo courtesy of Brandywine Sotheby’s

Photo courtesy of Brandywine Sotheby’s

The home’s kitchen is illuminated by light from its southern exposure.

Many of the home’s doors were salvaged from a 200-year-old monastery in Baltimore.

Photo courtesy of Brandywine Sotheby’s

The home features an in-ground pool and an adjacent pool house.

Photo courtesy of Brandywine Sotheby’s

A spacious foyer opens to the living room, kitchen, and upstairs.

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Feb. 6 Golden Gala The Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation marks its 20th anniversary at the Gables of Chadds Ford on Feb. 6 from 7 to 11 p.m. The Golden Gala community event will include hors d’oeuvres, dancing, cocktails, and a silent auction. For details and to purchase tickets, visit www. ucfedfoundation.org.

Feb. 8 to 26 Free tax help for seniors The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors free tax assistance to middle and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. AARP volunteers will be available for appointments on Feb. 8, 16 and 23; and Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26. The times are from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and are by appointment only. Call 610-444-4819 to schedule an appointment.

Feb. 3 Constitution class “The Constitution’s Original Intent and Foundations” is a class being held beginning on Feb. 3 and continuing for six weeks at Kemblesville United Methodist church (1772 New London Rd., Kemblesville).

Classes are Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Adults and children (age 10 and above) are invited to this free class.

Call 610-255-5280 for more information.

Feb. 27 Buffet breakfast Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) hosts a buffet breakfast for the community

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Feb. 9 Goldenagers meeting The Goldenagers Club of Cochranville will meet on Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. in the Cochranville United Methodist Church social room, on Church Drive in the center of Cochranville.

The program will be given by guitar player and singer Allen McLellan. All are welcome.

There will be a time of fellowship after the program.

For more information, call 484-678-1289.

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

on Feb. 27 from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu includes buttermilk pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, fruit, sausage and bacon, roasted potatoes, sausage gravy and breads. Tickets at the door are $6 for adults and $3 for ages 3 to 10. Proceeds benefit the church’s general fund.

Call 610-932-9698.

Through March 15 Financial classes West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) is hosting Financial Peace University classes for the public through March 15.

Call 610-869-9334 or visit www.daveramsey.com/fpu/ locations/class/1009967.

Museum of Art presents “Music on the Brandywine” Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m., 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. 19 ‘Broadway Favorites’ Avon Grove Community Theater (ACT), in cooperation with Flickerwood Wine Cellars, will present a musical revue of Broadway favorites on Feb. 19 at 7 and 9 p.m. at Flickerwood Wine Cellars (33 S. Third St., Oxford).

The program will include popular Broadway songs from throughout the decades performed by favorite ACT

Classes are held Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church.

Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and more.

March 19 Chocolate Festival Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) hosts a Chocolate Festival on March 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5, which gives visitors six tickets to sample six different chocolate treats. Additional tickets will be 50 cents each.

Bakers are being sought to contribute their chocolate

cast members, Kerry Slinkard, Patrick Murphy, Amy Carr, Jennifer McDonald, Al Uzolas and more. Tickets are $20.

There will be wines other refreshments available for purchase. Tickets are available at www.actheater.org, or by calling 610-932-9498.

Feb. 20 ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser The Union Fire Company Memorial Hall (315 Market St., Oxford) will host the “Empty Bowls” fundraiser for the Oxford Food Cupboard on Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will share a simple meal of bowl and soup, with ticket proceeds going to the food cupboard. Visit www.oxfordart.org for tickets.

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.

specialties. Ribbons will be awarded. Children’s activities are also offered.

Proceeds benefit mission projects of the Oxford United Methodist Women, which aid women and children in the community and worldwide.

Call 610-932-9698 for more information.

To submit items to the Church Calendar, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty. com. There is no charge.

Information should be received at least two weeks before the event. Not every submission can be included.

Please include the address and contact information for the church in your submission.

‘Treeswallow,’ by Chester County artist Rachel Altschuler, is on view at Metamorphosis in Kennett Square (see listing).

Feb. 5 to 29 Art at Metamorphosis Metamorphosis Wellness Center (331 E. State St., Kennett Square) is participating in Kennett Square’s First Friday Art Stroll with artwork by Chester County artist Rachel Altschuler. The show also features art by Carina Zavala, who uses abstract art to recreate moments of her past life and present emotions.

Lastago Shoppe will have artisan-crafted sterling silver jewelry for sale. The opening features live music and refreshments. Call 610444-8020 or visit www. metamorphosiswellnesscenter. net.

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, 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.

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Drug drop boxes are big success On Jan. 29, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced that 3,747 pounds of prescription drugs were collected in 2015 through the Chester County drug drop box program. The program places secure boxes in police stations around Chester County so that citizens can safely dispose of prescription medications. The drop-offs are anonymous. The medications are periodically picked up by members of the Chester County Detectives and disposed of safely.

Hogan said, “The Chester County drug drop box program has been a tremendous success.

We have safely taken almost two tons of prescription drugs out of circulation. Those are drugs that will never cause a child to overdose or become addicted to opiates. Those are drugs that will never get into our ground water and drinking water.”

State Rep. Becky Corbin, an early supporter of the program, said, “Until this initiative was launched, many people didn’t know how to properly dispose of excess pain medications, or that it was important to do so. I am glad the word is getting out and residents are responding.

It is important that unused prescription painkillers not be stored in the home.”

The drop box program was started through a grant from the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. More boxes were added later through funding from Pennsylvania American

Area police stations have collected 3,747 pounds of prescription drugs in 2015.

Water.

Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline said, “Chester County isn’t immune to the opiate drug addiction crisis, and while education, treatment and recovery services are very important, so too are programs such as this, that actually take prescription drugs out of circulation. The steady level of drugs being collected month after month indicates that prescription practices need to be addressed, beginning with a reduction in the number of pills like OxyContin, Percocet and Vicodin being prescribed by hospitals, urgent care facilities and even family doctors.”

According to current statistics, about 70 percent of the United States population will take some type of prescription medication every year. The three most prescribed are antibiotics, antidepressants and opiates.

In Southeast Pennsylvania, the largest drug threat currently

comes from prescription drugs and heroin, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. Nationwide, more people are dying from prescription drug overdoses than from overdoses of any illegal drugs, including heroin, cocaine and amphetamines. In Chester County, there were 57 overdose deaths last year. Out of those, prescription drugs were involved in 42 deaths.

Vince Brown, the executive director of Chester County’s Drug and Alcohol Services, said, “The success of the program is huge, and the impact on our communities is significant. There is a direct link between the availability of prescription medication and the heroin epidemic and overdose deaths we’re facing nationally, in Pennsylvania and right here in Chester County. What experts know is that individuals with heroin addictions today are younger and more frequently getting hooked on drugs not on the street, but in the medicine cabinet.”

The drug drop boxes can be found locally at: Kennett Square Borough Police Department, 115 N. Broad St., Kennett Square; New Garden Township Police Department, 8934 Gap Newport Pike, Landenberg; Oxford Borough Police Department, 57 N. Fourth St., Oxford; Parkesburg Borough Police Department, 315 W. First Ave., Building 2, Parkesburg.

County to receive $1.6M in conservation funding State Senator Andy Dinniman announced on Jan. 27 that five conservation and recreation projects in Chester County will receive more than $1.6 million in total grant funding through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, including an easement in Kennett Township and a village park in New London Township.

The grants, which are administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), were awarded to: $267,000 for the Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County for the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 125 acres of woodland along Old Kennett Road in Kennett Township. $250,000 for New London Township for the development of the first phase New London Village Park located at the township building property on State Road. Work will include construction of stormwater management systems, pedestrian pathways, wetland cross, parking, a gazebo, volleyball court, pond and pier, playground and exercise equipment, ADA access,

landscaping, signage and other related amenities and site improvements. $84,000 for East Bradford Township for the Strode’s Mill Acquisition, approximately seven acres along Birmingham and Lenape Roads. The township and the Friends of Strodes Mill organization plan to use the land for passive recreation and environmental education. Preliminary plans include renovating the two historic buildings, Strodes Mill Barn and a springhouse, into an interpretative history site and developing a walking and biking trail on the surrounding wetlands. $1,000,000 for the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust for the Warwick Furnace Preserve Acquisition, approximately 108 acres located along the South Branch of the Exceptional Value French Creek in Warwick and East Nantmeal Townships. The preserve is part of more than 550 acres that were recently protected from development by the Trust at the Historic Warwick Furnace Farm. The Trust plans to develop trail access to historic furnace ruins and the south branch of the French Creek, which traverses

the entirety of the property. The preserve is expected to open to the public this late year. $25,000 for Valley Township to prepare an update to the Comprehensive Recreation, Park, Open Space and Greenways Plan.

“The preservation of our natural spaces and historic places is a big part of what makes Chester County so special. It is important that we continue to invest in open space and land conservation while making our natural areas more accessible and enjoyable for everyone,” Dinniman said. “These grants can go a long way in not only protecting our environment, but also increasing recreational opportunities for residents and families throughout the region.”

The Community Conservation Partnerships Program provides financial and technical assistance to local governments, river and trail organizations, land trusts, and other nonprofits for the planning, acquisition and development of park, recreation, conservation and greenway projects.

Funding for all of the grant projects in Chester County is provided through the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund (Key 93).

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Penn Township wins award for its social media efforts

By Nancy Johnson Correspondent Penn Township has won an award for its social media efforts, placing second in the social media category of the Pennsylvania Sate Association of Township Supervisors communication contest.

Karen Versuk, Penn Township’s public information officer, explained how the township earned the honor.

“I think our township newsletter is pretty good, and for the past couple of years, I have considered entering it in the statewide competition,” Versuk explained.

But the newsletter wasn’t slated to come out until after the entry deadline. Then Caitlin Ianni, township secretary, had an idea.

“She said she thought our social media efforts were pretty good and that we should enter that category of the PSATS [Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors] communication contest,” Versuk said. “We pulled the information together, sent it off and, to be honest, kind of forgot about it until we received notification right before Christmas that we had won second place in the social media category. We were so excited!”

Penn Township has improved its presence on Facebook in the past year, and Versuk said that the work has paid off.

“We try to put stuff out there that is helpful to our residents,” she said. If there is something that people are calling the township office about, Versuk posts the information on Facebook, which seems to cut down on the calls and confusion. She cited work on the Red Rose Inn as a prime example.

“People love photos, so of course we do a lot of that on Facebook, but there is really a lot of good information being shared as well,” Versuk said.

“Our annual picnic had the biggest turnout ever, and our Halloween event had about 900 in attendance. We attribute this to properly using social media and message boards. Now we see social media spanning the generations – we hear from college students asking about volunteer opportunities in the park, to grandparents inquiring about events for their grandchildren.”

Last year was the 48th year for the annual Township Citizen Communication Contest, which recognizes townships that have successfully communicated programs and activities to citizens. Penn was one of 37 townships that participated, and

Penn Township has an active Facebook page.

19 individual townships won awards.

Versuk and Ianni have worked on the township’s website and expect to enter that category in the upcoming year. They may enter their social media, and possibly the newsletter, in the contest as well.

Tipping for conservation

Photo by Dennis Degnan

Members of the The Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County (TLSCC) hosted a Guest Bartender fundraising event at the Kennett Brewing Company on Jan. 28 that was attended by more than 150 patrons. Among the TLSCC staff members present were (bottom row, from left) Vanessa Braun, sponsorship and events coordinator; Hannah Greenberg, education outreach coordinator; and (top row, from left) Abbie Kessler, assistant preservation coordinator; Sequoia Rock, land manager; Gwen Lacy, executive director; and Emily Mica Thomas, development coordinator.

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‘Broadway Moments’ Four new members join Southern fundraiser Chester County Chamber of Commerce slated Feb. 19 ACT will present its second production of 2016 and fundraiser, “Broadway Moments,” Feb. 19 at 7 and 9 p.m. at Flickerwood Wine Cellars (33 S. 3rd St., Oxford).

“If you’re a Broadway fan or enjoy listening to Broadway songs, this is the perfect event for you,” organizer Amy Carr said.

The revue will feature songs from “Wicked,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Aida,” “Chicago,” “The Drowsy Chaperone,” “Jekyll & Hyde” and many more.

“There certainly is something here for everyone to enjoy, from classic Broadway songs to some lesser known ones,” promoter Karen Rossi said. “The songs range from upbeat toe tappers

to ballads that will tug at your heartstrings. And the local talent that is going to be in this show is sure to give you the chills – but the wine will warm you up,” she added.

Performers include ACT favorites Kerry Slinkard, Jamie DiMaio, Al Ulozas, Amy Carr, Patrick Murphy and Jennifer McDonald, as well as seasoned singers new to ACT, Rick Serpico and Jess Tanner.

Tickets for this fundraiser are $20 and can be purchased at the Flickerwood Wine Cellars in Oxford (610-9329498) or online at www. actheater.org. The wine and coffee bar will be open.

Proceeds help support future ACT productions. For more information, call Karen 610-255-1634.

Spend ‘A Night on Bourbon Street’ with the Willowdale Steeplechase The Willowdale Steeplechase’s Sixth Annual Mardi Gras Auction and Cocktail Party will be held on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m., with the theme “A Night on Bourbon Street.”

Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres catered by Jimmy Duffy, and a taste of the Bayou at the raw bar by George & Sons. Philadelphia Distilling will provide spirits and specialty cocktails. D.J. Frosty will entertain all evening.

The Yellow House at Willowdale transforms into Bourbon Street for the festivities. This year’s silent auction includes a week in a

house in Maui, a skybox at Dressage at Devon, a Bahamas vacation and more. There will be many other items up for auction in a variety of price ranges.

Proceeds from the party and The Willowdale Steeplechase races on May 15 are donated to The Stroud Water Research Center, The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center, and Quest Therapeutic Services.

Tickets are $95 per person, or $170 per couple. Visit www.willowdale.org. for more information and reservations.

On Jan. 7, the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. They areMichele Berardi of Kendal-Crosslands Communities, Gail Chase of WSFS Bank, Margarita Garcia-Taylor of GarciaTaylor Insurance Company, and Timothy A. Moore of Exelon Nuclear.

“The addition of these talented professionals to the

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors continues a tradition of having stellar leadership guiding our chamber,” said chamber president and CEO, Cheryl Kuhn. “Their varied experience and vast knowledge of our community will serve the chamber and its growing membership well.”

Michele Berardi is the director of community outreach for Kendal-

West Grove woman earns awards in trapshooting championships Lisa A. Long, of West Grove, has been selected to the 2016 Lady II (over 54 years old) All-American trapshooting first team, according to the Amateur Trapshooting Association.

Trapshooting is a competitive sport of shooting at clay targets with a shotgun.

The ATA hosts both the Grand American (the 11-day world tournament), and a series of Grands (smaller, regional tournaments providing trophies and competition). The association also sponsors five zone shoots.

Significant among Long’s 19 victories was capturing the Lady II title in the prestigious Doubles Championship, and also in the 400-target AllAround, the 1,000-target and 2,600-target High-Over-All events.

Long’s performance at the Grand American, in conjunction with her collection of trophies and points earned at the Northeastern Satellite Grand American, Empire Grand and Eastern Zone tournaments, secured her the number-two

position on the Lady II first team.

To be considered for the All-American team, Long had to meet a minimum target requirement, and she had to have competed in at least three states. Selection was made based on points the shooter accumulated while winning trophies and posting high scores at tournaments throughout the country during the 2015 ATA target year.

Established in 1923, the ATA promotes and governs the sport of trapshooting, primarily in the United States and Canada.

Trapshooters fire at clay targets launched at varying angles. In singles events, all entrants stand at the 16-yard line and fire at one target at a time; in handicap, participants are assigned a yardage, from 18 to 27 yards, and fire at one target at a time. In doubles, two targets are released at the same time and each contestant, standing at the 16-yard line, is allowed one shot for each.

Visit www.shootata.com for more information.

Crosslands Communities. She has more than 30 years of business experience in various industries. She is a frequent speaker at many religious, civic, social, and universities on senior living topics. She holds a BA in economics from Immaculata University.

Gail Chase is vice president and manager of the Kennett Square branch of WSFS Bank.

She has served the southern Chester County region with WSFS Bank for five years.

She is active in the community and serves on the board of the Kennett Run Charities, and has been a member of The Lions Club of Kennett Square for more than 20 years.

Margarita “Maggie” Garcia-Taylor is owner and president of Garcia-Taylor Insurance Agency, Inc., in Oxford. She has gained

expertise in the agribusiness insurance industry, becoming one of the first agents to earn the Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist designation in 2007. She realized an opportunity with Nationwide that resulted in her purchasing the GarciaTaylor Insurance Agency in 2012.

Timothy Moore is the vice president fleet support for Exelon Nuclear in Kennett Square. He has held a variety of leadership positions related to the safe operation of Exelon’s nuclear power plants. He has engineering degrees from both Penn State University and Widener University, and also earned an MBA from Widener University.

To join or learn more about the chamber, visit www.scccc. com.

Polar Plunge returns to Brandywine Picnic Park on Feb. 20

The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance is bringing back the Polar Plunge on Feb. 20.

The event – in which hundreds of people wade into the Brandywine Creek to raise funds and awareness about conservation, was cancelled last year, but is returning with a costume contest for participants, a bonfire to warm up by, hot chocolate, and hot dogs, burgers and fries served to participants and spectators.

The plunge is held at the Brandywine Picnic Park in Pocopson. The emcee will be Unionville-Chadds Ford School District superintendent John Sanville.

Since 2008, the event has

raised more than $100,000 to help conservation efforts and fund the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance environmental education programs.

Participants are asked to get at least $35 in donations before taking part in the plunge. The first 200 to register get a commemorative T-shirt. Prizes are given to the top fundraiser, biggest group, the group raising the most money, best costume and more.

Registration begins 10 a.m., with people hitting the water at about 11:30 a.m.

The Brandywine Picnic Park is at 690 S. Creek Rd., West Chester. Visit www. brandywineredclay.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Braves held scoreless in second half

Unionville bullies Octorara, 62-7

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By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer If someone had walked into the Unionville gymnasium prior to the opening tip of last Thursday’s Ches-Mont girls basketball game between Unionville and Octorara and proclaimed that the odds were severely stacked against the visiting Braves, their comment would be categorized as a severe understatement.

Octorara had entered the contest winless on the entire season, and to make matters worse, were without the services of their two floor leaders, seniors Alli Zimmerman and Sydney Townsend, who were both sidelined due to injuries. On the other side of the floor, Unionville was coming to a wrap on a respectable season, and about to take the court on Senior Night, when team leaders Sam Pancoast, Ellie Covert, Riley Schrof and Julie Lattari would be recognized after the game.

Were the Mercy Rule have been in effect during the game, officials would have certainly enacted it.

Unfortunately, the game played to its conclusion.

Behind a balanced offensive attack that saw eight players register in the scoring column, Unionville notched a one-sided, 62-7 victory over Octorara, in the first game of a Senior Night doubleheader.

Going into the second game of the night with a 6-13 overall record, the Unionville boys varsity team surprised 16-1 Octorara by taking the Braves into overtime before falling, 56-55.

Although Maddie Shanahan’s jumper 30 seconds into the first quarter

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Ellie Covert goes to the line during the third quarter.

served as Unionville’s first points, the quarter belonged to Pancoast, who bruised her way in the paint for 11 early points that gave the Indians a 19-2 lead at the end of the quarter.

On almost every one of its offensive possessions, the Braves were not able to manage more than two passes, before a pass was stolen or a turnover was called. A breakaway layup off of a steal by Lattari gave Unionville a 28-4 lead with 4:27 remaining in the half, and by the time the third quarter began, the Indians were enjoying a 37-7 lead.

The five points that Octorara put on the board in the second quarter all belonged to freshman guard

Haley Justice.

In the second half, Unionville used its insurmountable lead to work on its offense, and played nearly flawless perimeter basketball, while holding Octorara to zero points. The Indians were led

by Pancoast with 15 points, Shanahan with 12 points and Lattari with 11 points.

With the win, Unionville rose to 10-8 overall and 6-3 in the Ches-Mont. After a trip to Owen J. Roberts on Jan. 30, the Indians close out their regular season with a home game against Bayard Rustin on Feb. 4.

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

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Senior guard Julie Lattari had 11 points for Unionville.

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Unionville’s Sam Pancoast fights for possession during the Indians’ 62-7 victory over visiting Octorara on Jan. 28.

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AGRA begins 35th youth basketball program

Kennett field hockey standout signs to play for Millersville University Kennett High School senior Jordan Goddard signed a national letter of intent to play Division II field hockey at Millersville University during a ceremony on Dec. 10.

Goddard, a mid-fielder, was an active member of Kennett High School’s field hockey team, serving as team captain her senior year.

During her sophomore year, she was named to the AllLeague Second Team. Jordan

continued having successful seasons, when she was named to the All-League Second Team and named team MVP and Best Offensive Player in her junior year. Jordan’s most successful season at Kennett was her senior year. She was named to the All-League First Team, was named team MVP, was a Booster’s Club Award recipient, and was ranked as the leading scorer on the team with 14 goals and 10 assists.

In addition to playing for

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Jordan Goddard (seated in the middle) is surrounded by her parents, Eileen and Mark Goddard, at the signing. Also pictured with Goddard are Kennett High School Principal Dr. Jeremy Hritz, head coach Meghan Shumway, assistant coach Kristen Kotler, and athletic director Sean Harvey.

Kennett High School’s field hockey team, Jordan plays on a club field hockey team as a

defender.

She will study psychology at Millersville University.

Local gymnastics team donates $10,000 to Unite for HER The Ches-Co Gymnastics competitive team located in Oxford conducted a fundraiser event to benefit Unite for HER, a local organization that bridges the gap between the medical and wellness communities.

The fundraiser was for the gymnasts to be able to spend the day with one of their role models, Aly Raisman, a U.S. Olympic gold medalist.

Aly came to the gym and spent time with the girls

and discussed conditioning techniques and skill improvements on the balance beam and floor exercise. Aly also attended a luncheon with all the girls at the Union Fire Hall, where she provided autographs and photographs to those in attendance. Aly spoke to the girls about goals, ambition, and hard work.

The event raised $10,000 for Unite for HER’s Above and Beyond Challenge held annually at the Pink

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The Ches-Co Gymnastics team with Aly Raisman at the fundraiser event.

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Glenna Jordan, the owner of Ches-Co Gymnastics, presents a $10,000 donation to Sue Weldon, the founder of Unite for HER.

Invitational gymnastics meet.

The team will be attending the Pink Invitational meet in February 2016 in Philadelphia.

On Dec. 18, 2015, Sue Weldon, founder of Unite for HER and the Pink Invitational, was in attendance at the gym to receive the donation and

thanked the team for all the hard work.

For more information about Ches-Co Gymnastics, you can contact the gym at 610-932-2364 or by visiting www.chescogymnastics.com and for more information about Unite for HER please go to www.uniteforher.org.

The Avon Grove Recreation Association begins its 35th Youth Basketball Program season with the following results: Boys Elementary Division: Oxford Plumbing & Heating, Inc. pulled out a close one, 15-10, over Tom’s TV. Keith Mintschenko scored six points for Oxford Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Tom’s TV top scorer was Eddie Trainer with eight points.

John Gallen Photographer took the win 21-18 over Yerkes Insurance.

Zach Sheriden netted ten points for John Gallen Photographer. Carter Daugherty popped in ten points for Yerkes Insurance.

Cari Orthodontics defeated Davis Accounting 13-2. Brady Bollacker scored four points for Cari Orthodontics. Ricky Gontarz scored two points for Davis Accounting.

Girls Elementary Division: Filacheck’s Furniture won 22-8 over Linda’s Hair Techniques.

Anna Heisler scored 14 points for Filacheck’s Furniture.

Gabriella Beltran contributed eight points for Linda’s Hair Techniques.

Girls Junior/Senior

Division: Kelly’s Sports, Ltd. took the win 22-12 over Truckers Insurance. Lianna Gardner and Amanda Russo each contributed eight points for Kelly’s Sports, Ltd. Angela Hudson scored six points for Truckers Insurance.

Boys Junior Division: Nowland Associates Contractors squeezed out a, 18-17 win over Whitford Insurance Network. Chris Carlin popped in six points for Nowland Associates Contractors. Justin Nole netted five points for Whitford Insurance Network.

DuVall Bus Service defeated Bonner-Costa-McMullenWisse Dental Associates 37-16.

Tyler Glick scored 16 points for DuVall Bus Service. Ian England contributed six points for Bonner-Costa-McMullenWisse Dental Associates.

Senior Boys Division: Bonner-Costa-McMullenWisse Dental Assciates “B” Team defeated Bonner-CostaMcMullen Wisse Dental Associates “A” Team 30-23.

Aidan Duda scored seven points for the “B” Team. Joey Hetrick scored eight points for the “B” Team.

Phipps wins Pa. Silver States Golden Gloves Championship Cornellio Phipps, a ten-yearold boxer who trains at Straight 2-3 Boxing in Oxford, recently earned the Pa. Silver States Golden Gloves Championship.

He now moves on to the State Regional Championship in Cleveland, Ohio.

Phipps started boxing when he was seven years old, and quickly developed a talent for the sport. He was registered

with the U.S.A Boxing in 2013.

He also enjoys playing on the basketball team at the Jennerville YMCA, and he also was on the Golden Bears youth football team. But his heart was always into boxing.

He has had 13 amateur boxing matches so far. He trains with his coach, and father, Dwayne Phipps.

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF HOPE W. MARTIN, DECEASED. Late of the Township of Pennsbury, Chester County, PA, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to DAVID W. MARTIN, EXECUTOR, c/o Joseph E. Lastowka, Jr., Esq., The Madison Bldg., 108 Chesley Dr., Media, PA 19063-1712, Or to his Attorney: JOSEPH E. LASTOWKA, JR., ABBOTT LASTOWKA & OVERHOLT LLP The Madison Bldg., 108 Chesley Dr., Media, PA 19063-1712 1p-20-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Dolores C. Meyers, Deceased late of West Chester, Chester County, PA, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Thomas DeLuca, EXECUTOR, 2727 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008-1831 Or to his Attorney: Anne DeLuca, Esquire, 2727 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008-1831 1p-27-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Eileen, L. Zeller, Deceased, late of the Township of Pennsbury, Chester County, PA, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to JEFFREY R. ABBOTT, EXECUTOR, 108 Chesley Dr., Media, PA 19063, Or to his Attorney: JEFFREY R. ABBOTT ABBOTT LASTOWKA & OVERHOLT LLP 108 Chesley Dr. Media, PA 19063 1p-20-3t

KENNETT TOWNSHIP NOTICES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Kennett Township to be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, at 7:00 PM, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider, and if appropriate, enact, an ordinance, the title of which and summary of which appear below: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KENNETT, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE KENNETT TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD A PROVISION STATING THAT ANY LEGITIMATE USE NOT SPECIFICALLY PRO VIDED FOR SHALL BE PERMITTED

BY CONDITIONAL USE IN THE LI – LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The proposed ordinance amends the Kennett Township Zoning Ordinance to provide that any legitimate use that is not otherwise permitted in the Kennett Township Zoning Ordinance is permitted by conditional use (permission by the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing) in the LI – Light Industrial District in Kennett Township. If you wish to attend the meeting and are a person with a disability requiring an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in it, please contact the Township Office (610-338-1300) to discuss how the Township can best accommodate your needs. A true and correct copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection and copying by the public at the Chester County Law Library, the offices of this newspaper, and the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, all during regular business hours.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Kennett Township to be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, at 7:00 PM, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider, and if appropriate, enact, an ordinance, the title of which and summary of which appear below: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KENNETT, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE KENNETT TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO DEFINE AND REGULATE OUTDOOR DINING ACCESSORY TO A RESTAURANT USE; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The proposed ordinance amends the Kennett Township Zoning Ordinance to define and provide regulations for outdoor dining associated with a restaurant. The proposed ordinance provides regulations that a restaurant must meet in order to provide outdoor dining, including parking provisions, proximity to other uses and property lines, lighting requirements, hours of operation, and other requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare of the public, while providing for a use that would allow restaurants to provide an amenity that is attractive to its patrons if conducted properly and good for business in Kennett Township.

If you wish to attend the meeting and are a person with a disability requiring an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in it, please contact the Township Office (610-338-1300) to discuss how the Township can best accommodate your needs. A true and correct copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection and copying by the public at the Chester County Law Library, the offices of this newspaper, and the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, all during regular business hours.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Kennett Township to be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Kennett Township Building,

801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, at 7:00 PM, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider, and if appropriate, enact, an ordinance, the title of which and summary of which appear below: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KENNETT, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE KENNETT TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE DIMENSIONS OF OFF-STREET PARKING STALLS, AND TO REVISE THE CARTWAY WIDTH FOR PRIVATE STREETS; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The proposed ordinance amends the Kennett Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance to increase the required dimensions of all off-street parking spaces from 9.5’ x 17.5’ to 10’ x 18’ in order to prevent damage to vehicles and property that has resulted from the smaller parking stalls, and to require that the cartway of all private roads be at least 18’ in width in order to allow the safe passage of vehicles and emergency vehicles over those roads. If you wish to attend the meeting and are a person with a disability requiring an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in it, please contact the Township Office (610-338-1300) to discuss how the Township can best accommodate your needs. A true and correct copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection and copying by the public at the Chester County Law Library, the offices of this newspaper, and the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, all during regular business hours.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Kennett Township to be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, at 7:00 PM, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider, and if appropriate, enact, an ordinance, the title of which and summary of which appear below: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KENNETT, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE KENNETT TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE THAT “MUNICIPAL USE” AND “PUBLIC USE” ARE USES BY RIGHT IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS IN WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The proposed ordinance amends the Kennett Township Zoning Ordinance to provide that the uses known as “public use” and “municipal use”, as defined in the Zoning Ordinance are permitted by right, rather than by conditional use (permission by the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing) in all zoning districts in which those uses are currently permitted by conditional use. If you wish to attend the meeting and are a person with a disability requiring an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in it, please contact the Township Office (610-338-1300) to discuss how the Township can best accommodate your needs. A true and correct copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection and copying by the public at the Chester County Law Library, the offices of this newspaper, and the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, all during regular business hours.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Kennett Township to be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, at 7:00 PM, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider, and if appropriate, enact, an ordinance, the title of which and summary of which appear below: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KENNETT, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE KENNETT TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM “CONSERVATION USE”; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM “OPEN SPACE, COMMON” AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF THE TERMS “OPEN SPACE” AND “OPEN SPACE, PASSIVE”; TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM “JUNKYARD”; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM, “LOT, CORNER”; TO REMOVE “NOISE CONTROL” FROM THE LIST OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS; AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR SERVING NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICANTS AND OWNERS

BY CERTIFIED MAIL; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The proposed ordinance amends the Kennett Township Zoning Ordinance to provide definitions of the terms, “conservation use”, “open space”, “passive open space”, and “junkyard”, and to amend the definition of the terms “common open space” and “corner lot” in order to better reflect the current context in which those terms are used in Kennett Township, especially in light of the maximum efforts being employed

by Kennett Township to preserve open space and conserve land. The ordinance also removes noise control provisions from the zoning ordinance because they are provided for by a stand-alone (non-zoning) ordinance, and removes a provision that requires the service of notice of a hearing on applicants and property owners by certified mail in order to save costs, relying instead on regular U.S. Mail. If you wish to attend the meeting and are a person with a disability requiring an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in it, please contact the Township Office (610-338-1300) to discuss how the Township can best accommodate your needs.

A true and correct copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection and copying by the public at the Chester County Law Library, the offices of this newspaper, and the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, all during regular business hours.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Kennett Township to be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, at 7:00 PM, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider, and if appropriate, enact, an ordinance, the title of which and summary of which appear below: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KENNETT, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE KENNETT TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENT FOR A MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY IN THE BP – BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT FROM 55% TO 50%, AND TO REVISE THE MINIMUM FRONT AND REAR YARDS FOR A MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY IN THE BP – BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT DEPENDING ON WHERE DRIVEWAYS ARE LOCATED; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The proposed ordinance amends the BP - Business Park District provisions governing maximum lot coverage for a mixed-use residential community, reducing the maximum lot coverage from 55% to 50%, and also amends the front and rear yard requirements for mixed-use residential communities in the BP District depending on whether a driveway is located in the front, side or rear yard, and whether the dwelling abuts open space.

If you wish to attend the meeting and are a person with a disability requiring an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in it, please contact the Township Office (610-338-1300) to discuss how the Township can best accommodate your needs. A true and correct copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection and copying by the public at the Chester County Law Library, the offices of this newspaper, and the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, all during regular business hours.

Lisa M. Moore, Secretary/Manager Kennett Township 610-338-1300 2p-3-2t

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 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.

BEING Lot #12 BEING UPI #58-3-383 BLR# 58-3-383 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

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. 16-2-80 Writ of Execution No. 2015-01776 DEBT $231,642.63 ALL THAT CERTAIN parcel of real property, hereditaments and appurtenances, situate in the Township of East Nottingham, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, according to the Subdivision Plan prepared

by Brandywine Valley Engineers, Inc., 2423 Third Avenue, Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, identified as Project No. 1383-00, Drawing No. 79-138300, dated 03/23/1988, as recorded in the Recorder of Deeds Office of Chester County after final approval by East Nottingham Township and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point which is the northeast corner of the herein conveyed lot, which is the same point at which the right of way lines of L.R. 15010 and Township Road T-315 intersect and thence proceeding along the eastern boundary of this Lot No. 1, south 6 degrees 25 minutes 41 seconds west for a distance of 146.35 feet to the southeast corner of this herein described lot also adjoining other lands of C. Edward Lawrie and about to be conveyed to T. Jean Lawrie; thence proceeding along the southern boundary of this Lot No. 1, south 83 degrees 34 minutes 19 seconds west for a distance of 272.87 feet to the southwest corner of this herein described Lot No. 1; thence proceeding along the western boundary of this Lot No. 1, north 11 degrees 36 minutes 53 seconds east for a distance of 220.39 feet to the northwest corner of this Lot No. 1 also lying at the edge of the right of way of Township Road T-315 being 25 feet from the center line of Township Road T-315; thence proceeding along the northern boundary of this Lot No. 1, south 79 degrees 15 minutes 48 seconds east for a distance of 214.14 feet to the point of beginning.

TAX ID / Parcel No. 69-06-0067.020 and UPI No. 69-6-67.2 BEING the same premises which Anthony J. Slezak and Patricia A. Slezak, husband and wife, by Deed dated 8/31/11 and recorded 9/20/11 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, in Deed Book 8249 Page 2161 and Instrument #11124040 granted and conveyed unto Jeffrey A. Boyle, a single individual, in fee.

PLAINTIFF: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association VS DEFENDANT: JEFFREY A. BOYLE SALE ADDRESS: 538 5th Street, Oxford, Pa. 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DENARDO, 610-278-6800 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

TAX Parcel No.: 58-03-0024.050 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

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 Parcel #57-07-0013.010 Continued on Page 8B

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Chester Classifieds County Press

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Workers must commit to the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States.

Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to Division of Employment & Training, 4425 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19802, (302) 761-8116, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order #DE9981456. EOE. H300-16007-714009.

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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

1685 Baltimore Pike, Avondale, Pa, Chester Co CDL-A w/tanker, 2 yr min exp Continued from Page 7B BEING UPI #57-7-13.1 BLR# 57-7-13.1 BEING the same premises which Howard J. Deitz and Maureen C. Deitz, husband and wife, granted and conveyed unto Maureen C. Deitz

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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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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. 16-2-114 Writ of Execution No. 2010-00913 DEBT $555,772.81

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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 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

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PROPERTY situate in the Franklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 72-7-37 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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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

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Local News Chester County wins big at Pennsylvania Farm Show Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges last week, resulting in ribbons in a wide variety of agricultural disciplines in the show’s 100th year of operation.

Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell and Michelle Kichline attended the show and sought out Chester County representation.

“The Pennsylvania Farm Show is an excellent venue for us to celebrate and share Chester County’s top industry with visitors from all over the nation,” Farrell said.

“I was proud to see the diverse range of farmers,

producers and agribusiness professionals representing our region in the Farm Show competitions, as well as the many thousands of personal interactions they had with visitors from all over the country,” Kichline added.

Chester County cheesemakers were victorious in this year’s cheese competition, with “Best of Show” honors again going to The Farm at Doe Run (Coatesville) for its Seven Sisters cheese entry. September Farms (Honeybrook), Birchrun Hills Farm (Chester Springs) and Meadowset Farm and Apiary (Landenberg) also won their respective subcategory competitions,

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

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.

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

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

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.

rounding out cheese wins for the county.

As the top mushroom growing region in the nation, it is no surprise that Chester County also ranked well in the mushroom competitions. To-Jo Mushrooms (Avondale) and Country Fresh Mushrooms (Toughkenamon) won second and third places in the “Best Overall” mushroom division, while Buona Foods (Landenberg), To-Jo Mushrooms (Avondale) and Phillips Mushroom Farm (Kennett Square) took first prize in their subcategory divisions.

The beef cattle, rabbit, poultry and sheep competitions yielded additional county standouts in PARCEL No.: 72-5-8.1A IMPROVEMENTS: property.

Residential

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

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Tim Hihn (Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms), Katie Poppiti (AgConnect), Commissioner Terence Farrell, Meghan Klotzbagh (Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms) and Jerry Yeatman (Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms) in the “Mush Room” growing exhibit.

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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

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: 513 4th Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365-1411

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

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP,

SALE NO. 16-2-100 Writ of Execution

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

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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 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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