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West Grove man Halfway complete, Magnolia charged with Place has already become attempted luring part of the community of 13-year-old girl After delays, Victory at Magnolia to open this spring
Destination Delaware special section
Oxford Arts Alliance looks at tattoos and body decorations...1B
Oxford ousted from playoffs with 79-57 loss........................2B Infrastructure projects put Oxford area on firm footing..............9A
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By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
On the chilly afternoon of Nov. 1, 2013, four politicians, two real estate developers and two brewing company owners dug their ceremonial shovels into a small patch of dirt off of West Cypress and Mill streets in Kennett Square. The hopes and dreams of a concept that many believed would become another grand step toward making the town a walkable paradise is now becoming a reality. A little more than a year later, in that same spot, Magnolia Place rises up out of what was once a neglected brownfield, bearing the fruit of a new way of living: finely built luxury town homes that will eventually form a tree-lined community that defines New Urbanization. As of now, the project is halfway complete; of the 79 units scheduled to be built, 39 have been completed, and of those, 35 of them are now occupied, with four other town homes being looked at by potential owners. Just down the street, Victory
By John Chambless Staff Writer
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Progress continues on the new Victory Brewing Company restaurant, which is scheduled to open in the spring.
at Magnolia, the future home of a new Victory Brewing Company pub, as well as the three floors of 33 new apartments located above it, is dotted with the appearance of construction workers climbing stairwells and studying blueprints. At this late stage in the construction of both, it does not take the vision of a soothsayer to already see the beginnings of what this all will look like: families enjoying a summer evening
dinner on the outdoor patio; ball teams enjoying a hardfought win over hand-crafted Arctic Monkey brews; and young professionals grabbing take-out on their way up to their apartments above the restaurant. Attracting renters to the one- and two-bedroom units – priced from $1,100 to $1,600 a month – is going far better than anyone expected. More than one-third of them already Continued on Page 4A
The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office has announced that a West Grove man, Michael Ryan Boyes, has been arrested for sending sexually explicit messages to a 13-year-old girl in an attempt to lure her for sex. Boyes, 28, was charged after an undercover investigation by the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) and the Bethel Township Police Department. Boyes was arraigned on Feb. 12 on charges including involuntary deviate sexual assault with a person less than 16, solicitation of indecent assault on a person less than 16, solicitation to photograph a child sex act, unlawful contact with a minor, dissemination of explicit materials to a minor, and corruption of minors. According to a release from the District Attorney’s Office, on Jan. 22, detective sergeant Ben Ash of the Bethel Township Police Department contacted
Michael Ryan Boyes, of West Grove, is facing multiple felony charges.
the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division for help with an investigation of an online predator who was communicating with a 13-year-old girl from Bethel Township. Detectives met with the girl’s mother and discovered that the girl had been in contact with several people by using chat programs on her iPhone. She then transitioned to using her cell phone to communicate by text message. One of the people was named Michael, and she thought he was about 30 Continued on Page 5A
Musical to open new arts and recreation center at Jennersville YMCA
‘The Music Man’ to be performed in March
East Marlborough’s Keystone Cops
Calendar of Events..........3B Opinion..........................7A
By Uncle Irvin
Obituaries.......................8A
certificate to Eldreth Pottery; a premium box of hand-crafted Swiss chocolate truffles from Neuchatel Swiss Chocolates; and a $100 gift certificate for a Day of Relaxation package at the Sherif Zaki Salon & Oasis Spa. The second-place prize was awarded to Leslie Hudson of West Chester, and the thirdplace winner was Mary Statler of East Fallowfield, each of whom also received gifts from
What purports to be a police department in East Marlborough Township is nothing but a disorganized band of basically part-timers and an aging chief who just announced his retirement, operating out of a brokendown trailer for an office. Uncle Irvin has lived in East Marlborough Township for 45 years and has seen its rural character change to suburban, especially in the eastern part of the township. These changes have literally quadrupled East Marlborough’s property tax millage, while the parsimonious supervisors are not interested in public services, such as recycling and police, that cost money. For example, I have known supervisor Robert Weer for many years, and while he has served residents faithfully and honestly, he literally weeps when the township has to spend money for needed services. The East Marlborough supervisors just finished a public park, which all other neighboring municipalities have had for years.
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Cast members of ‘The Music Man’ proudly display their costumes.
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
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Meghan Pitney and Rylynn Woods of the Jennersville Youth Theatre hold steady to their dream that their theatrical careers will ultimately dovetail. They imagine that they will both be cast in a Broadway musical, perhaps in one of those huge blockbuster shows that play forever in front of adoring crowds. Pitney, a ninth grader; and Woods, an eighth grader, are in the process of working their way to get there. Now, at the Jennersville YMCA, they have a new venue in which to play, perform, work and dream.
At an official ribbon-cutting ceremony this Friday, Feb. 20, Pitney and Woods will be joining their fellow actors in performing selections from “13 The Musical” to officially usher in the Smithson Center for Arts and Recreation, the new home for the theater program at the Jennersville YMCA. The state-of-the-art performance space will offer both the Jennersville Youth Theatre and the Jennersville Theatre Company the best in lighting and sound, movable seating for up to 244 audience members, an art studio and scene shop, as well as an additional multi-purpose space. Continued on Page 5A
Grand-prize winner Jennifer Wojnar of New London, with her children, Sebastian and Aggie.
Our Valentine’s Day Extravaganza winners are named! By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer From 433 entries, three winners were named last week in the Chester County Press’ Valentine’s Day Extravaganza, and will enjoy a plentiful bounty of gifts generously donated by local businesses. The Grand Prize winner was Jennifer Wojnar of New London, who received a $100 gift card to Minster’s Jewelers, dinner for two at Floga Bistro; a $50 gift
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Local News Library in Kennett Square gets new name By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Library officials announced this week that the Bayard Taylor Memorial Library is changing its name to the Kennett Public Library. The name change comes after months of research and work sessions by staff and board members who collected feedback from members and supporters of the library. “This is an exciting change for a library that adds so much value to the community we serve,” said library director Donna Murray. “We were encouraged by the positive response we received
as we tested the change with a number of library members. It’s more than a name, but a symbol of how we want to evolve, in line with the best libraries in the country.” Murray said that that the new name reflects both the community the library serves— East Marlborough, Kennett Township, Kennett Square Borough, New Garden, Newlin, Pennsbury, Pocopson and West Marlborough—and the commitment to keep the library modern and accessible. During the last year, the library hosted an award-winning Makerspace camp for teens, became a Family Place library,
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and announced plans for a new library building on a site on Waywood Road. The library’s connection to Bayard Taylor, a poet who is one of the most prominent citizens in the town’s history, dates to September of 1896. Susan Mackey-Kallis, the president of the Board of Trustees, said in a statement that Bayard Taylor will always be a part of the library. “Bayard Taylor was an important figure in Kennett history, and we will honor his memory in a number of ways here at the current site, and at the new Waywood Road site. We’re planning to include a Bayard Taylor Memorial Reading Room in the new facility. And we are considering a Bayard Taylor lecture series.” Staff and board members began discussing the possibility of a name change as part of a re-branding effort when it became increasingly clear that library users were confused by the old name and also by the municipalities that are served. “People in the library were confused by the online catalog,” Murray explained. “They would look at the list of libraries and say, ‘Where is the Kennett library?’ Or on the phone or in the community, when staff say ‘Bayard Taylor Library,’ people
ask, ‘You mean the Kennett library?’” Murray added, “This is not a decision we took lightly. This was a process that involved a lot of research. This was a staffdriven process. The board facilitated it and approved it, but it was driven by the staff. We’re not walking away from our heritage. We believe this is a forward-thinking decision, and one that clears confusion.” She noted that there are very few memorial libraries around, and it is much more common for a library’s name to directly connect it to the community that it serves. Along with the new name and the new building on the horizon, Murray said that some renovations are in the offing. “We’re going to be doing some minor renovations that are long overdue,” Murray said, explaining that the area in front of the large windows will be utilized as a space for people
to sit and read, while some of the computers will be moved further into the building to avoid some of the afternoon sunshine that can make the screens hard to read. During the renovations, the library is also hoping to create certain smaller spaces where patrons will be able to enjoy some quiet time away from community areas. Murray said that there are also plans to increase the variety of materials that library members can borrow, and a self-checkout station is also expected to be added. 2015 will also be a busy year
for Kennett Public Library officials as they make plans for the future home. Murray said that the library has selected an owner’s representative to work on behalf of the library during talks with the architect and the construction team involved with the project. A development director has been brought on board, and a feasibility study will soon be underway. That will set the stage for a capital campaign to raise the funding necessary to build the new library. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
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Local News Chester County receives $1.5 million in grants to support ending homelessness Chester County has received $1.5 million in Continuum of Care grants from the United States Government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the initiatives of Chester County’s Decade to Doorways program - a program that prevents and ends homelessness by providing critically needed emergency housing and support services to individuals and families. “Part of the Continuum of Care funding will enable our Department of Community Development to continue facilitating the Decade to Doorways initiative, which has more than 100 volunteers working on solutions to end homelessness in Chester County,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair
HEROIN ARREST On Feb. 3, New Garden Township Police responded to the 100 block of Sawmill Road for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Police encountered a passenger, William Hodgson, 41, of Elkton, Md., who appeared nervous and was unable to produce any identification. He gave police inconsistent names and other information when questioned. Police found that he had eight bags of a substance that tested positive for heroin. Hodgson was processed and released pending an appearance at Magisterial District Court. TEEN ARRESTED FOR MARIJUANA SALES A 17-year-old from the 500 block of Center Street in Kennett Square has been arrested and charged with several counts of selling marijuana. An investigation by Kennett Square Police began in September 2014 after area residents told police that people were coming to the suspect’s home at all times of day and night. Several purchases were then made by undercover police operatives. The home was searched on Feb. 12, and the suspect was taken into custody. A small amount of marijuana was seized, along with $1,700 in cash and a .38 special revolver. The
Terence Farrell. A portion of the $1.5 million will fund Chester County’s coordinated assessment system, ConnectPoints, which helps to divert, prevent and rapidly rehouse homeless citizens. “Every day, ConnectPoints maximizes our county’s housing resources by directing people who are experiencing homelessness into available beds,” commented Commissioner Kathi Cozzone. “Another critical component of the Decade to Doorways program that is being bolstered by the Continuum of Care grants is rental assistance for individuals and families,” said Commissioner Michelle Kichline. “Having a resource for rental assistance greatly enhances the ability of individuals and
families to remain housed in a stable environment, rather than facing the prospect of homelessness.” The U.S. Government’s Continuum of Care program is designed to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homeless. Continuum of Care funds awarded to communities are based on data collected in the annual Point in Time count which is required to indicate the total number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness on a given night. Chester County conducted its annual Point in Time count last week. Data from the Point in Time count is included in the Annual Homeless Assessment Report, presented annually to Congress.
gun was not reported as stolen, and police are investigating how the teen got it. The suspect has been charged with three counts of delivery and possession of a controlled substance, dealing in proceeds from an unlawful activity, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited and unlicensed. The suspect has been taken to a juvenile detention center. SAFES STOLEN On Feb. 10 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., two safes were stolen from a home at 155 Hess Mill Rd. in Franklin Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022. COPPER STOLEN A burglary was discovered at a vacant home at 550 N. Walnut Street in Kennett Township. Someone broke in and stole copper from baseboard heaters. The theft is being investigated by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Anyone with informa-
tion should call Trooper Revels at 610-268-2022. CORRUPTION OF MINORS Pennsylvania State Police Avondale are investigating an incident on Feb. 15 in which a 9-year-old girl from London Grove Township exchanged messages and sexually explicit photos with an unknown male on an app called Kik. DUI On Feb. 5, police pulled over a vehicle in the 1400 block of Baltimore Pike for an equipment violation. The driver, Anthony Rico, 20, of Oxford, admitted to smoking marijuana before he was pulled over, and there was an odor of burned marijuana in the vehicle. He was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI, and released pending an appearance at Magisterial District Court. On Feb. 9 at 5:15 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Alejandro Lopez-Romero, 39, of Kennett Square, after a car he was driving struck another car on McFarlan Road, north of Rosedale Road, in Kenett Township. He was arrested for DUI after two opened 40-ounce bottles of Corona were found in the area of his car. Witnesses said the bottles were removed from his car before police arrived on the scene. No injuries were reported.
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Spelling bee champions named By John Chambless Staff Writer Aakash Narayan nabbed the championship title at the 2015 Chester County Spelling Bee on Feb. 9 by correctly spelling the word novanglian. During the event, which was held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Educational Service Center in Downingtown, 53 students from 53 schools spelled 298 words. As the last student standing on stage, the Great Valley Middle School student has earned a trip for two to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. The second place winner is Laura Liu from Valley Forge Middle School, and the third place winner is Akhila Yalvigi from Avon Grove Charter School. The top speller also received the Samuel Louis Sugarman award certificate for a 2015 United States Mint Proof Set, Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, and a one-
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Spelling champs Chester County Spelling Bee Champion Aakash Narayan from Great Valley Middle School, with second place winner Laura Liu, and third place winner Akhila Yalvigi.
year subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica Online. The whole 2015 Chester County Spelling Bee will be available for viewing at ccitv.cciu.org in late February. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty.com.
Top bands perform at Unionville High School Unionville High School hosts the 17th annual “Jazz Along the Brandywine” festival on Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Eight high-school bands are scheduled to play in a variety of styles, from soul to swing to samba. “Every year, the level of music gets higher,” said G. Scott Litzenberg, director of Unionville High School’s Jazz Band. “It’s a really fun evening for the audience, with the chance to enjoy different kinds of music from top local bands. Some amazingly talented kids will be perform-
ing. It’s always exciting to hear the improv solos they come up with.” This year’s participants are Avon Grove Charter, Truman, North Penn Navy, Central Bucks South, North Penn Columbia, Creative Arts and Hempfield. The Patton Middle School Jazz Band will give a guest performance. The evening concludes with an exhibition by the Unionville High School Jazz Band, followed by an award ceremony. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, free for ages 5 and younger. Food and
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Students from eight schools will perform on Feb. 20 at Unionville High School.
drinks will be sold. Unionville High School is at 750 Unionville Rd. (Route 82), in Kennett Square. Visit www.cavalcadeofbands.com for more information.
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Local Interest Magnolia...
Place salesperson Tara Stitz of Kennett Square Realty and SAI have firm commitments from Builders, LLC. “People like interested parties, even though the fact that they can leave their the apartments are not expected home and walk a few blocks to to be completed until March. a cafe. There is a family energy “That’s a testament to the in Kennett Square, and people number of people who want can’t help but feel that. Even good quality housing in when they’re in our model Kennett Square,” said Mike home, they get that sense that Pia, Jr., of Kennett Realty. they’re a part of a family.” “Those who are going to be Who’s moving in? Name a moving in are currently renting demographic and you’ll probin West Chester and Delaware, ably be accurate. and just have been waiting for “We are seeing a mixture of something more affordable.” empty-nesters, young profesOriginally expected to open sionals and families,” said Pia, in the second quarter of 2014, Jr. “But the majority of people the construction of Victory at we’re seeing are those who are Magnolia ran into unexpected selling their larger homes in the delays that have added months area and wanting to move into to its completion time line. a community setting.” Pia, Jr. said the restaurant and Nadiene Ringer-Friedrich, adjoining apartment complex is a sales associate with SAI scheduled to be open sometime Builders, is moving to Magnolia between mid-March to early Place with her husband and April. “From a delay standtwo children by July. Although point, we were late right off the the family’s new home will bat with beginning construconly be a six-block move from tion,” Pia, Jr. said. “We had a their current home – built in very bad winter last year where 1913 – it will be a new living we lost month after month, and arrangement. the rain that followed was pret“We’ve been searching for a long time for a larger home in the borough that offers the amenities we want, such as a garage and family room space,” she said. “In the borough, a lot of the homes are either really small or really large, and either way, they tend to sell before they even make it to the market. Moving here, we will have a garage, an efficient heating system, and a lot of modern conveniences.” Included in nearly every broad stroke, sweeping economic forecast from Maine to Courtesy photo Alaska is a similar refrain: that About half of the 79 town homes planned for Magnolia Place the Life-Work-Play concept that created the modern suburb have been completed. Continued from Page 1A
ty detrimental to our schedule. But delays like this are typical in the construction business, and at this point everyone’s focus is on getting Victory open for business.” Although the bricks and mortar of the restaurant are still being applied, the menu at Victory at Magnolia is already making the rounds. Developed by Chef Owen Kolva, the food choices will be reflective of Victory’s Downingtown restaurant. Expected to be served will be a wide variety of sandwiches, burgers and traditional pub food, as well as the usual variety of Victory brews. Although Magnolia Place stands at the halfway point of completion – it’s expected to be finished by next year – and Victory at Magnolia looks to open its doors this spring after several months of delays – its original concept of blending smart growth, urbanization in a community setting, is already succeeding. “The small-town feel and the walkability is what’s drawing people here,” said Magnolia
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Victory at Magnolia will feature both one- and two-bedroom apartment units.
in Post World War II America is now an archaic one. The new model calls for a near complete reversal of the past; today’s younger work force - those between 25 and 34 -- are going against the trend of living in the suburbs and commuting to office parks on the far reaches of a town. In short, they want to both live, work in play in towns that offer all three components. The tendrils of this early and anticipated success have also extended into the local economy. Between Magnolia Place, Victory at Magnolia and the adjacent Cannery Row mixed-use village project also underway, Pia, Jr. said that $45 million in private investment has been added to the local economy, as well as 375 construction jobs, and 100 fulltime jobs and 110 part-time jobs that will be created. Although that’s part of the plan that’s driving the immediate success of Magnolia Place, not every individual or family with a fairly substantial income has the ability to fork over the initial down payment for a town home at Magnolia Place – whose asking prices have ranged from $319,000 to
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Victory at Magnolia will be the home to the new Victory Brewing Company restaurant, and 33 apartment units above it.
$600,000, depending on the size of the home. To make the idea of moving to Magnolia Place a more affordable option, Kennett Square Realty has been working with TD Bank in Oxford in establishing special mortgage rates, all made possible through the Community Reinvestment Act that the bank has established for first-time home buyers in Coatesville, Oxford and Kennett Square. Under this program, it’s just a three percent initial down payment, Stitz said. “For each person who comes
in, regardless of their financial situation, we’re really trying to work out the best way to get the people who really want to be a part of this community in here,” she said. “I think something special about this community is that regardless of the varying demographics that our home owners fall into, whether they be first-time home buyers, families, or active seniors, they all carry the same energy, and they all want to bring that to Kennett Square.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@ chestercounty.com.
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years old. The conversations she had with him showed that he was aware she was 13. Detective Ed Pisani, posing as the girl, kept communicating with the man, identified as Boyes. The messages continued until Jan. 28, when the messages from Boyes became sexually explicit. Boyes detailed sex acts he wanted to
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Third-prize winner Mary Statler of East Fallowfield, with her daughter, Macy.
Leslie Hudson of West Chester received our secondprize award.
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Minster’s Jewelers, Floga Bistro, Eldreth Pottery, Neuchatel Swiss Chocolates, and the Sherif Zaki Salon & Oasis Spa. “We just want to thank everyone for being a part of these sweepstakes, especially our sponsors, who selflessly donated superb gifts that made this a very special event,” said Chester County Press Publisher Randy Lieberman. “The public response to the sweepstakes was overwhelming, with close to 12,000 visits to our website [www.chestercounty.com], and more than 25,000 visits to our Facebook page. It’s a great way to leverage our social media and add great value to the advertising message of our sponsors.” In collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the Chester County Press will be holding its second annual “A Night on the Town” sweepstakes from March 1-8. The Grand Prize winner will receive five complimentary tickets to the Franklin Institute’s new exhibit, “BODY WORLDS: Animal
Inside Out,” a limited engagement now at the Philadelphia museum. Designed for visitors of all ages to better understand the anatomy of animals, the exhibit introduces visitors to the many unique qualities that animals have that enable them to navigate by using several parts of their bodies. Each animal in the exhibit is painstakingly preserved by the process of plastination, which enables animal bodies to be preserved with the use of non-decaying materials, while retaining the qualities that make up the structure of each animal. “A Night on the Town,” which will also draw a runner-up and second-runner up winner, also includes dinner at Brandywine Prime in Chadds Ford. The Chester County Press is offering businesses the opportunity to become a sponsor for the sweepstakes. The sponsorship reservation deadline is Feb. 24. For more information, call 610-869-5553. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@ chestercounty.com.
perform with the girl. On Feb. 3, Boyes sent photographs of his genitals to the girl’s phone and requested she send one of herself. Boyes was subsequently arrested, and arraigned on Feb. 12 by Magisterial District Judge Diane Holefelder, who set bail at $100,000 cash, with conditions of no contact with minors, a psychosexual evaluation, and no internet usage. A preliminary
hearing is scheduled Feb. 26. “I would like to commend Ben Ash of Bethel Police, who handled the initial stages of the investigation, as well as Det. Pisani, Det. Bellis and Det. Hoffner for their swift action to apprehend this dangerous child predator,” said Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan. “While the internet is a valuable learning tool for our children, it also provides
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a doorway for sexual predators to attempt to lure and harm children. It is imperative that as parents we continue to monitor the online and cell phone activity of our children to protect them from predators that are out there looking for victims.” To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty.com.
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The expansion also includes the new Carol E. Ware Family Wellness Center; an expanded Child Watch center, equipped with an indoor play structure and a separate room for birthday parties; and a renovated enrichment center. In addition to the ribbon-cutting, the celebration will include band performances, tours of the facility and refreshments. The celebration continues with free open house events for members and the community on Feb. 21 and 22. Saturday’s events include a meet and greet with Disney characters from 2 to 3 p.m., and a screening of “How to Train Your Dragon 2” from 4
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Jennersville YMCA Director of Arts and Humanities, Laura Woods, meets with child actors during a rehearsal for ‘The Music Man’ at the Jennersville YMCA’s new Smithson Center for Arts and Recreation.
to 6 p.m. in the theater; family sports and moon bounce in the new recreation center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; art activities in the new art enrichment center from 3 to 4 p.m.; and fitness demonstrations, swim lesson
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It’s high time the supervisors realize it’s 2015, not 1915, and ratchet up the services that are required for 2015. This includes a police department that actually employs policemen and cruisers to patrol the township to keep it safe for residents. Penn’s New Bolton Center spends more on security
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than the entire township! And the supervisors should at least inquire about joining the borough, Kennett and New Garden Township, which are are exploring a regional police force. No one likes to pay more taxes, but everyone wants a short response time when crime lurks.
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Rylynn Woods and Meghan Pitney, members of Jennersville Youth Theatre.
evaluations, and tours throughout the day. Sunday’s events include a behind-the-scenes peek at rehearsals for “13 the Musical” from noon to 3 p.m. in the new theater; beginner karate classes in the new enrichment studio from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.; family cycling from 1 to 2 p.m.; art activities with camp staff in the new art enrichment studio from 3 to 4 p.m.; and fitness demonstrations, swim lesson evaluations, and tours throughout the day. To top off the first week of celebration, an encore production of “13 The Musical,” which was performed last year by the Jennersville Youth Theatre, will be the first production in the new venue, from Feb. 26 to 28 at 7 p.m. The timing of the Smithson Center for Arts and Recreation
opening could not have been more perfect, since the Jennersville Theatre Company has gone from a mere 18 children performing in a production of “Annie” in 2009, to a company that has more than 150 youth members, as well as 34 adults. Together, both groups are embarking on a busy year of productions that will include “The Music Man,” which is in rehearsals and is scheduled to open in March. “We’ve been renting places all over, traveling with all of our stuff,” said Laura Woods, director of arts and humanities, who is also directing “13 The Musical.” “I can’t even tell you how amazing it is to finally have a home.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.
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Local News Drug Strike Force wins national award The Chester County District Attorney’s Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Strike Force received the award for outstanding national drug investigation at the annual HIDTA Awards Ceremony on Feb. 5 in Washington, D.C. The award was based on HIDTA’s work on Operation Telaraña (Operation Spiderweb), an investigation that dismantled a major Mexican drug trafficking organization in Southern Chester County. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said, “I have always said that Chester County law enforcement is among the finest in the nation. It is gratifying to see our law enforcement colleagues agree. This is a proud moment for
Chester County.” The HIDTA program is administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The purpose of the program is to coordinate and assist local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat high-level drug trafficking. There are 28 HIDTA regions across the United States. The Chester County force is led by the Chester County Detectives, the investigative arm of the District Attorney’s Office. The Strike Force received the award for most outstanding HIDTA drug investigation in the United States for Operation Telaraña. The team dismantled a Mexican drug trafficking organization run by Salvatore Lemus, who had direct ties to one of the major Mexican drug cartels and
had drug connections throughout the United States. The local group had been operating for more than 20 years, had distributed up to 6,000 kilograms of cocaine, and had a reputation in the drug world as “untouchable.” During Operation Telaraña, the Chester County HIDTA Strike Force worked with cooperators, did intensive surveillance, and eventually engaged in a courtauthorized wire-tap of cell phones used by the group. The investigation culminated with the arrest of 48 drug dealers, and the seizure of cash and vehicles. The law enforcement organizations assisting in Operation Telaraña were: Chester County Detectives, DEA, HSI, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Attorney General’s
Office, Pennsylvania National Guard, Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, Berks County District Attorney’s Office, Oxford Borough Police Department, Kennett Square Police Department, Coatesville Police Department, West Chester Borough Police Department, and the full time participation of a HIDTA Investigative Support Center (ISC) Analyst. Many of those agencies joined District Attorney Hogan at the National HIDTA Awards Ceremony to accept the honor for Operation Telaraña. District Attorney Hogan added, “Operation Telaraña was a model of law enforcement cooperation and coordination. No single agency could have run this operation successfully, from
Left to right: Chester County Detective Sergeant Robert J. Dougherty, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan, and Jeremiah A. Daley, Executive Director of Philadelphia-Camden HIDTA.
gathering the initial leads all the way through the final arrests. But working together, we were an unstoppable force, destroying
a longstanding and sophisticated drug operation. We will continue to work together to keep Chester County safe.”
Grant will support watershed restoration along Brandywine Scientists and watershed restoration professionals at Stroud Water Research Center will restore Sharitz Run, a tributary to Doe Run in the headwaters of the Brandywine Creek near Coatesville and Unionville. The project goal is to reduce flooding to downstream communities and improve the stream ecology so that it will again support a breeding population of native brook trout and other coldwater fish species. The Brandywine Creek, which supplies the city of Wilmington with its drinking water, floods almost annually, with half of the 10 largest floods having occurred in the past three years. These events often cause property damage, disrupt traffic and
force the closure of schools and businesses in nearby towns. Much of the land is deed restricted under conservation easements by the Brandywine Conservancy, a partner in the agreement, to preserve open space. However, a large portion of the watershed is actively farmed. During storms, fields and pastures generate more water, sediment, nutrient and bacterial runoff than natural mature forestlands do. That runoff then rushes downstream during storms, increasing flood heights and reducing water quality. And without the protective shade of streamside forests, streams are exposed to the sun; they heat up in the summertime, stressing stream fishes that require cold water.
When completed, the threeyear project, funded by a $3 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, will reduce flooding to downstream communities and restore the health of 14.4 miles of streams — currently designated as “impaired” for aquatic life by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Melinda Daniels, associate research scientist at Stroud Center, says the restoration project is unprecedented in its scale and scope. “This is not the standard small restoration project that works on a few hundred feet of stream channel to try and fix problems that are actually generated up on the hillslopes. We are putting in
14,000 feet of infiltration berm to intercept and infiltrate surface runoff from fields,”Daniels said. “And we’re not just planting a few trees; we’re putting in almost 80 acres of riparian forest buffer to improve stream temperature and water quality.” Studies have shown that streamside forest buffers absorb stormwater runoff and filter pollutants before they can reach a stream. A mature forest canopy provides shade, cooling the stream and returning it to a cold water temperature suitable for fish. Falling leaves provide food for aquatic microbes and insects. Fallen trees and branches improve the physical structure
of the stream and slow the flow of floodwaters during storms. Since it will take years for the forest buffer to mature enough to provide this ecosystem benefit, Daniels’ team will accelerate that process by placing large, woody debris in the stream as part of the restoration effort. Daniels said the effort is unique because most other stormwater mitigation projects don’t attempt to restore a watershed ecologically. Instead, she said, they install infrastructure, such as stormwater detention basins or created wetlands in a “piecemeal, Band-Aid approach.” “Communities all over the East Coast are struggling to find
solutions to reduce stormwater flooding. This will become even more urgent with the anticipated intensification of storms due to climate change,” she said. “When completed, this project will serve as a regional demonstration site for watershed restoration,” Daniels said. “It will show that it’s best to address flooding and pollution control issues at their source — often that can mean on rural agricultural lands upstream rather than having cities and municipalities deal with the problem downstream where it’s much more expensive to remedy.” For more information, visit www.stroudcenter.org.
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Wolf's moratorium, A change of brand is integral to the library’s survival our self-exploration By Ivy Noelle Weir
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, less than a month into his term, took action last week on a campaign issue that led to his eventual defeat of incumbent Tom Corbett last November. In a bold though anticipated move, he issued a moratorium on the death penalty in the state. In one swift action, the 186 inmates that are serving death row sentences in Pennsylvania will be issued reprieves, while a task force assessment of capital punishment gets underway, during which time it intends to unearth the answers to questions that have surrounded the issue of the death penalty for decades; namely, whether or not it is constitutional, and whether or not it lessens crime. As a result of this reprieve, the March 4 planned execution of Terrance Williams for the 1984 murder of 56-year-old Germantown church volunteer Amos Norwood will not happen. Williams' scheduled execution would have been only the fourth in Pennsylvania since May 1995. In a statement, Wolf said that his decision to issue the moratorium follows a period of "significant consideration and reflection" about the way capital punishment is currently being conducted in Pennsylvania, but admitted to calling it a "flawed system that has been proven to be an endless cycle of court proceedings as well as ineffective, unjust, and expensive." Many have supported Wolf's decision, including U.S. Court of Appeals judge and prosecutor Timothy K. Lewis, who recently issued a statement that echoed Wolf's thoughts. "At a minimum, we must take a step back to examine the effectiveness of a system fraught with racial disparity, constant reversals, and the infinite warehousing of prisoners who await a punishment that hasn't been imposed in our State in 15 years," Lewis said. We believe that Gov. Wolf's actions are more than just an effort to place a a stop-gap measure intended to explore what many believe is a costly system of red tape and misinterpreted definitions. His decision is a higher-ground legislation against an eye-for-an-eye proliferation of violence that has both defined the United States and wounded it. It's in the newspapers and the internet and in our cities and towns; police blotter drive-by shootings, an OK Corral society antagonized by a National Rifle Association that snakes it way around our legal system in order to better assure that more and more of our citizens have the legal means to obtain a firearm. In the face of this new reality, capital punishment in this country has merely become the endgame of a trigger-happy, lock-and-load culture, hellbent on answering a violent act with still another violent act. This commentary does not, in any way, lean in favor of those 186 inmates who have committed these heinous crimes and lay in wait in our state's criminal justice system. The truly guilty deserve none of our compassion, which we extend instead to the families whose loved ones have had their lives taken away from them by the absolute worst of humanity. This commentary does not, in any way, condemn those who support the death penalty. It merely asks them to imagine the billions of dollars our nation spends on death penalty cases -- sometimes $1 million more than similar cases where a lifetime prison sentence is sought -- being re-funneled into crime prevention programs, or towards the work of victim advocates. It asks them to imagine the United States following the lead of 101 member nations of the United Nations by abolishing the death penalty. Most importantly, it asks them to imagine the life of a criminal convicted of a heinous crime, to enter into their cell for a moment. For the remainder of their lives, the criminal given life in prison lives in solitude, allowed only one hour of the day to see sunlight. If the act of retaliation is purely a born reflex, then, we ask, what is the better form of it, to satisfy our idea of justice through the pin prick of a lethal injection, or to allow the criminal to spend every remaining breath paying for what they did?
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I have had the privilege of being a major part of the re-branding process for the Kennett Public Library (formerly the Bayard Taylor Memorial Library), using my skills as a designer and writer to craft logos, color schemes, a name and a tagline for the library where I have worked for the past five years and care deeply about, not only as a workplace, but almost as a second home. This new branding will help us assert ourselves as proudly as part of our region and help shape our success moving forward as a cultural institution. I hear people question if libraries even matter when we have eBooks and Google. The answer is yes, because libraries matter for so much more. They effect ripples of change throughout their
communities and offer resources no computer can: A sense of ownership over a communal space, inclusive places for kids and teens to learn and interact, a safety net for families in need. With the global definition of “library” changing, it’s time for us to make a jump. Almost every aspect of the Kennett Public Library is engaged in beautiful forward motion, and we need the physical trappings of the library and its building to keep up. The logo and name we’ve selected are the very epitome of this dedication to keeping libraries modern and accessible, and incredibly representative of the staff’s desire to put goodwill into the community. It was created with a deep understanding of the sociological aspects of design and marketing, and will show all eight municipalities we serve in
the Kennett area that we are serious about sticking around, we’re not afraid to adapt, we’re their library, and we’re in it for the long haul, and that we are unafraid to serve them in whatever way they need, extending far beyond just the idea of checking books in and out. By changing our name to the Kennett Public Library, we are officially declaring ourselves a part of the community, an institution named for the place and the people we serve. Over the past year, we’ve hosted a successful comic con and Google-sponsored robotics camp, we’ve become a Family Place Library, and developed a vibrant and active social media presence. My colleague, Dan Pennacchia, and I have raised more than $2,000 for our Video Game Club, which brings 30 young boys from mostly low-income migrant families
into the library every week for a safe, supervised time for play and access to games and technology they otherwise wouldn’t have. I am a Kennett native and spent the last two years of my undergraduate degree writing a book about Bayard Taylor and his legacy in Kennett Square. I am no deserter of history. Let’s break free of the aspects of tradition that hold us back, and let’s hold onto the ones that empower us. I know change can be hard, and such a large change feels daunting. But please consider the benefits this new branding will bring when it comes to presenting a library space to our community – local, global, or otherwise – that is stepping up and being all it can be. Ivy Noelle Weir is the assistant manager, program coordinator, and young adult services coordinator at the Kennett Public Library.
Can we have a regular Congress? By Lee H. Hamilton You probably didn’t notice, but the Senate passed a milestone a couple of weeks back. Before 2015 was a month old, senators had already had a chance to vote up-or-down on more amendments than they did in all of 2014. This is a promising sign that new Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might have meant it when he declared last year that he wants the Senate to return to the “regular order” of debate and amendments. For the last few weeks, a favorite insidethe-Beltway guessing game has been whether he’d be willing to stick with it in the face of demands, sure to come, to reduce debate and amendments and expedite approval of bills. I know you’re thinking this is just inside baseball. Let me explain why it matters. In Washington, the line between process and policy is blurred. The policies Congress produces are forged by the process it uses, and the leaders of the two houses have great power over that process — and hence over the results. Talking about how Congress makes laws is the same as talking about what it does in those laws. So a return to the “regular
order,” on either or both sides of the Capitol, has enormous implications. There is no single solution to Congress’s problems, but it’s hard to imagine Congress can get past its dysfunction without adopting the regular order. If you’re uncertain what I mean, you’re not alone. There are a lot of lawmakers who have very little idea what it entails, either; because they were elected after Congress abandoned it in the 1990s. At its simplest, the regular order is what you learned in school. A member introduces a bill, which is referred to committee. The committee hears from experts, looks at its options, considers amendments, and then reports the bill to the floor, where there’s more debate and deliberation. The other body goes through the same process, and the separate bills they produce get reconciled in a conference committee, where the members also talk to the President’s representatives about what he’ll want to see in order to approve the measure. Finally, the President approves or rejects the bill. The process, though never perfect, is relatively open, fair to all members, and promotes accountability.
Over the last few decades, however, Congress has adopted an alternative approach: the mega-bill. These bills usually run to hundreds if not thousands of pages. They bypass the committees and get drafted in the offices of the leadership. They limit amendments to a few, if any. They limit debate. They constrict — if not eliminate — thoughtful consideration and largely dispense with votes except for an up or down vote on the entire mega-bill. They invite all kinds of last-minute and under-the-table deals. They shut ordinary members out of the process, undermine participation, shield Congress from public scrutiny, and are, in short, an outrage to democracy. Yet they’ve become a habit on Capitol Hill. Why? They’re convenient and concentrate power in the hands of the leadership. At a very basic level I’ve never understood why they’ve had such staying power. The regular order holds clear advantages for the majority of legislators. It’s more open, produces more accountability, and gives ordinary members a sense they’ve had a fair shot at influencing the course of national policy. This is no minor consideration. When the process
works well, it produces betterquality legislation and pride in the institution, because members know they’re taking part in fair procedures. When members take pride in the work being done around them, they communicate that sense to their constituents. But reliance on mega-bills has imposed a great cost on Washington. Federal agencies cannot plan ahead. Government operations get disrupted. Uncertainty abounds. Backroom deals flourish. Secrecy pervades the process from beginning to end. Public confidence in government erodes. Members themselves feel shunted to the sidelines. It is hard to get voters focused on congressional process when they’re so focused on particular issues — how a candidate feels about climate change or abortion. But the plain truth is that the regular order enhances the chance that legislation that truly represents what’s best for Americans will emerge from Capitol Hill. Maybe one day Congress will come to believe this, too. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
What we have to work on this year By Congressman Joe Pitts Congress has been unable to accomplish much in the past few years, being divided between Republicans in the House and Democrats in the Senate. While I personally was able to help guide two dozen health bills into law last Congress, none of these were major solutions to our biggest problems. Now with Republicans in control of the Senate, I think we have more opportunities to work together and pass bills. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean we can change Washington overnight. In fact, President Obama seems to barely recognize the significant change in Congress. The State of the Union speech was full of proposals that simply won’t go anywhere in Congress and aren’t even the type of things Republicans can think about compromising on. Voters didn’t send Republicans to Washington to expand government or collect more taxes. Does that mean the next two years will be devoid of accomplishments? No, it doesn’t have to be endless gridlock. I think there are some things we can do this year, some things that we need to make progress
on. Very soon, the Republican Congress will vote again to repeal the 2010 Affordable Care Act, Obamacare. A number of new members of the House want to demonstrate their opposition to the law. The law is hurting many Americans. I hear from constituents all the time who have seen the cost of their insurance dramatically increase. Many have had to switch plans or have seen their access to doctors restricted. Seniors have lost their Medicare Advantage coverage because of cuts to the program. Eliminating a bad law is only the first step. Obamacare didn’t break something that was working well, it took a bad situation and made it worse. We shouldn’t simply change things back to the way they were. In fact, Obamacare has made such a mess of health insurance that that wouldn’t be possible anyway. Republicans can’t simply be for repeal, we have to stand up with good ideas to replace Obamacare. As Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, I’m going to be working with my colleagues in the House and the Senate on legislation that can expand coverage without
driving up prices for everyone. One of the people I’m looking forward to working with is our own Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA), who was recently appointed to lead the Senate Finance Committee Subcommittee on Health Care. Pennsylvanians can help lead the way on real health care reform. Further health care reform is unlikely to happen under President Obama, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find some ways to improve our public health system and medical research. Since last year, the Energy and Commerce Committee has been working on a bipartisan initiative called 21st Century Cures. We’re looking at the full cycle of formulating cures, from basic research to deploying drugs, therapies, and devices. At each stage, we think there are improvements that can be made. We recently released draft legislation so that we can start talking about what the 21st Century Cures bill should look like. Democrats and Republicans have worked together on this since the beginning, and the initiative shares some features on the President’s recently announced Precision Medicine effort. If we are patient and willing to negotiate with each other, this
bill can become law in 2015. Government spending has been out of control for too long, and President Obama has little will to fix our fiscal problems. In fact, his budget this year is expected to contain tens of billions of dollars in new spending. But Republicans control the budget process on Capitol Hill. A Democrat filibuster cannot stop the Senate Republican budget so we expect to have a united Congressional spending plan for the first time in years. By using the budget reconciliation process, a Congressional tool to reduce spending, we can send to the President’s desk bills that spend taxpayer money wisely and even perhaps a tax reform package. The President has already threatened to veto nine bills, and we’re just weeks into this Congress. There will certainly be conflict between the two branches. Some things will have to wait for a new President, but others may happen this year. We have lots of work and the potential for real progress. If you would like to read more about my priorities for the year, please visit my website at pitts.house.gov. I’ve recently posted a memo that goes into much greater detail about what is possible in 2015.
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Obituaries KARLIE ADELE HALL Karlie Adele Hall, 18, of Chadds Ford, passed away on Feb. 8 at Millersville University. Born in Miami, Fla., she was a daughter of John Hall (Tatiana) of Florida and Jeanette Wilson Hall of Chadds Ford. She was a 2014 graduate of Unionville High School, where she enjoyed playing rugby. She also enjoyed swimming, dancing and many other sports throughout her life. Karlie always wore the number 5 in the sports she played. She also loved vacationing at the Jersey Shore. She was a freshman at Millersville University, and was studying business and finance. Survivors include, in addition to her mother and father, her paternal grandmother, Adele Hall of Glen Mills, Pa.; two sisters, including her twin sister Kristen Hall, attending Millersville University, and Katelyn Hall, attending Kutztown University; her aunts and uncles, Don Wilson (Corey), Bob Wilson (Joan), John Wilson, Tom Wilson, Barb Robinson (Dave), Jim Hall (Teri), Michael Hall, Matt Hall (Erika), Kathy Gahres (Larry), Bob Hall, Donna Garnera, Terry Hall, and Mary Cook (Dave), and many cousins. She was predeceased by two uncles, Bill Wilson and Steve Hall. A funeral was held Feb. 14. Interment was at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens. To view Karlie’s online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares. com.
JEROME BURRUSS Jerome Burruss, 79, of West Grove, passed away on Feb. 9 at Twin Pines Health Care in West Grove. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Richard and Anita Davis Burruss. He was a self-employed belt maker. He enjoyed playing his guitar, listening to country and western music, NASCAR, and being with people. He played his guitar with many small bands in the area. He is survived by four brothers, Richard Burruss, Ray Burruss, Rodney Burruss and Thomas Burruss; three sisters, Janet Burruss, Julia Burruss and Jacqulyn Newman; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral was held Feb. 13. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
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GRACE M. DIPROSPERO
Katie Dolores Bussler Kozak, 84, of West Grove, formerly of St. Mary’s County, Md., died of congestive heart failure on Feb. 12 at her home in West Grove. Born in 1930 in Compton, Md., she was the daughter of the late Violet Ching Abell Bussler and George Edward Bussler, and was named after her paternal grandmother. She was married in 1954 to Frank Carl Kozak, who preceded her in death in 2001 after 47 years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Marlene Kozak Young (Robin) of Powhatan, Va., John Edward Kozak (Peggy)of Quarryville, Pa., and Timothy Frank Kozak (Bobbie Jo) of Delta, Pa. She was the grandmother of Andrew Carl Young of Wheat Ridge, Colo., Elisha Ann Talley of Media, Pa., Kevin Lee Young of Lakewood, Colo., Amanda Lynn Kozak of West Chester, Pa., and Michael Timothy Kozak of West Chester, Pa.; and the great-grandmother of Miles Tenzing Young of Wheat Ridge, Colo. Katie is survived by her sisters, Mary Lorena Tennyson of Leonardtown, Md., Claudia Lee Bussler Mattingly of Leonardtown, Md., brother Carroll Roger Bussler of Leonardtown, Md.; and brothers-in-law Bernard Richard Kozak of Dover, Del., and Carl Daniel Kozak of Whitehall, Pa.; as well as many special nieces and nephews. She had a special fondness for two friends, Rosie Jones and Sue Zuk, and their families. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Joanna Kozak; brothers Frank Thomas Abell, John T. Abell, Francis Arlee Abell, and George Hoover Bussler; and sister Annie Elizabeth Abell McCully. Katie was born, raised and educated in St. Mary’s County, Md. She attended Compton School and graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1948. She worked in an insurance office for five years before becoming a full-time mother. She was a longtime parishioner at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in West Grove. She loved being with her family, and enjoyed trips to Maine and Southern Maryland, crocheting and sewing, eating out, getting her hair styled, receiving and sending text messages and working on jigsaw puzzles. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, Inc. (200 Rose Hill Rd., West Grove). A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. An additional visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Christ Episcopal Church (37497 Zack Fowler Rd., Chaptico, Md.), with a funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 600 North Jackson, Suite 103, Media, PA 19063. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.
Grace M. DiProspero, 80, of West Chester, formerly of Kennett Square, passed away on Feb. 13 at Barclay Friends. She was the wife of Erasimo A. DiProspero, who passed away in 2014, and with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Grace Brittin McCormick. She was a purchasing clerk at the Chester County Prison, retiring in 2006 after 20 years of service. She was member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kennett Square. She enjoyed reading, and being with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She is survived by two sons, Stephen P. DiProspero and his wife Terri of Chadds Ford, and Andrew P. DiProspero and his wife Carla of West Chester; two daughters, Diane Brittingham and her husband Jeffrey of Avondale, and Ellen DiSanti and her husband Francis of West Chester; one sister, Sally Richardson of Downingtown: nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson. A funeral was held Feb. 17. In memory of Grace, a contribution may be made to St. Patrick’s Church, 205 Lafayette Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
CHARLES T. TAYLOR Charles "Tom" T. Taylor, 63, of Oxford, passed away on Feb. 11 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late David K. Taylor, Jr., and Gladys Raby Taylor. He was a paraprofessional at the Delaware School for the Deaf in Ogletown, Del., retiring in 2011 after 17 years of service. He enjoyed playing golf, and was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. Tom is survived by two brothers, David K. Taylor III of Nottingham, and Stephen E. Taylor of Kokkadal, Denmark; two sisters, Joanne Wilson of Wilmington, Del., and Beverly L. Weaver of Lititz; six nephews and five nieces. His services and burial were private. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
WILLIAM B. ALLMAN William B. Allman, “Washboard Bill,” of West Grove, 87, passed way peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Feb. 11 at the Neighborhood Health Hospice in West Chester. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Drue Nunez Allman, a well-known horticulturist, and Blanche (Oppenheimer) Allman, a journalist. He was predeceased by his parents and older brother, Herbert Allman. He is survived by artist Margo Hutz Allman, with whom he celebrated nearly 61 years of marriage. He is also survived by his daughter, Avis Louise Allman, son David Drue Allman, daughter in-law Lisa (Oakman) Allman, grandson Kevin William Allman, and granddaughter Valarie Carolyn Allman. Allman served his country in World War II, in the U.S. Navy. He attended Drexel University, earning an engineering Degree in 1949, and an MBA from University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business in 1951. He began a career of 31 years with the Atlantic Refining Company and then the DuPont Company in Newark, Del. He retired in 1982. Allman was a member and chairman of the Newark Bi-Racial Committee from 1963 to 1971. Known as “Washboard Bill,” he sat in with renowned jazz and blues artists including Lionel Hampton, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. For over four decades, he was part of the Melton Brothers Band with Dale and Dennis Melton. A celebration of his life will be held later in the year. In memory of Bill, contributions may be made to Neighborhood Health Hospice Services, 400 E. Marshall St., West Chester, PA 19380; or Neighborhood Services, 35 N. 3rd St., Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
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Local News Infrastructure projects, planning have prepared Oxford for future By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Oxford Area Sewer Authority executive director Ed Lennex said in an interview last week that following a series of infrastructure projects during the last decade, the Oxford area is prepared for the residential and commercial growth that will come in the next 20 years— maybe longer. Lennex said that additions of the Osborne storage lagoon, the Ross spray fields, and a new wastewater treatment plant not only got the Oxford area out from under a moratorium on new construction, but also provide for enough capacity to meet the future needs of an area poised for planned growth. The system upgrades, Lennex said, pave the way for commercial and residential growth that is consistent with the county’s comprehensive plan, Landscapes 2, the Oxford Area Regional Comprehensive Plan that was developed and approved by municipal leaders, and the Vista 2025 initiative that plots out future growth for the entire county. Public sewage will only be available in areas that have already been designated for development by municipalities in the Oxford area. “This was based on what Oxford Borough, West Nottingham, East Nottingham, and Lower Oxford have said that they want. If you’re going to expand, expand where the infrastructure is,” Lennex explained. “Don’t go out to the farmland. Keep the farmland the way that it is.”
A new wastewater treatment plant will provide enough capacity to meet future needs of the Oxford area.
The sewer authority is nearing the completion of the third phase of infrastructure improvements, which includes the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant. When everything is complete, the plant will eventually have capacity of 1.25 million gallons per day. That’s more than double what Oxford’s sewer system could accommodate a decade ago, when the area was under a moratorium that restricted new businesses or residences from discharging into Oxford’s sewer system because of a lack of sewage capacity. When Lennex came on board as the executive director a decade ago, the sewer authority needed to update its Act 537 Plan. It was years-long process to get an updated Act 537 Plan approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the sewer authority enlisted the help of RETTEW to accomplish the task. The goal of the Act 537 Plan was not only to resolve the existing sewage disposal issues,
but plan for the future needs of the area as well. One important factor was for all the upgrades to be as environmentally friendly as possible. While the details of the Act 537 Plan were still being worked out, officials also had to tackle the challenge of securing the funding for the infrastructure improvements that would be needed. During the economic downturn that got its start in 2007 and really took hold in 2008, many of the commercial and residential projects that were in the planning stages in the Oxford area were halted. “That caused us to go back and take another look at what our needs were,” Lennex explained. As a direct result of the economic downturn, the federal government invested in infrastructure improvements as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The sewer authority secured about $27 million in lowinterest loans through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Rural Utilities Service program. Another $5 million was acquired through the H20PA grant program. The sewer authority was finally able to move forward with the first phase of infrastructure improvements, which was the construction of the 39.4 milliongallon Osborne lagoon. Lennex described the size of the large lagoon as being equivalent to four football fields. The lagoon was completed in 2012. “That restored our treatment capacity to 600,000 gallons per day and allowed the system to be rerated to 760,000 gallons per day,” Lennex said. That addition ended the moratorium and allowed the sewer authority to begin allocating Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) for development projects. The Oxford Area Sewer Authority board adopted policies as to how the EDUs would be released. The next step was completion of the Ross spray fields, which are adjacent to the Osborne lagoon. Using spray irrigation
recharges the groundwater and maintains the local water supply. Instead of releasing treated effluent into local waterways, the effluent is sprayed onto local fields. The Ross spray fields became operational in July 2014. The new wastewater treatment plant is expected to be completed later in 2015. Like so many other aspects of the infrastructure upgrades, every detail was carefully planned out. This includes the appearance of the wastewater treatment plant. “All the buildings look like farm structures,” Lennex said. “If you were driving by, you wouldn’t think it is a treatment plant. It was intended to blend in.” When the new treatment plant is operational, the pre-existing treatment lagoon will be cleaned and converted into a storage lagoon, so the sewer authority will own and operate facilities with enough treatment, storage, and spray disposal for an average daily flow of 905,000 gallons. “Basically, we have no more problems with capacity,” Lennex explained. “We have the spray field and sufficient storage. We have fulfilled what we set out to do.” All the infrastructure improvements come at a time when the sewage capacity needs of the area are increasing. Ware Presbyterian Village is in the midst of the next phase of its expansion project. There are also five medium-to-large existing residential projects, including Sycamore Crossing, Twin Ponds, and Cooper Farm, that are expected to be completed. A handful of other, smaller townhome projects are also at
various stages in the planning process. Lennex said that the sewer authority recently received a community development block grant that will allow for the Sixth Street pump station to be replaced. Additionally, the sewer authority applied for two other grants, one through the Pennsylvania PennWorks program, to extend public sewage from Waterway Road to Nottingham and, on the other side of town, from the Oxford Borough line toward Lincoln University. These projects narrowly missed out on the last round of grant funding, so they are well positioned for the next round. These sewage lines are consistent with the goal of targeting growth on properties that are zoned for commercial and industrial uses. The project to extend public sewage toward Nottingham will cost about $6.8 million. Extending sewage north will cost about $1.5 million. The funding that the sewer authority is bidding for are matching grants that provide for 75 percent of the project costs, with local sources contributing the remaining 25 percent. Lennex emphasized that the sewer authority’s board wants to ensure that developers will pay for the extension of those lines. “We have letters of commitment from developers along these lines,” he said. “The cost of the project will not be put on the existing rate payers.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
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New exhibit explores how the body is adorned
Oxford Arts Alliance looks at tattoos and other decorations By John Chambless Staff Writer
Adornment in its many forms is the focus of “Adorned: Body and Art,” which continues through the end of the month at the Oxford Arts Alliance. The show is an admirable stretch for the gallery, incorporating a globe-spanning range of works. Dave Nibouar shows a photo of Masai women dressed in dazzling robes and jewelry, and another image of a woman coated in red clay, including her hair, which is turned into a kind of sculptural adornment. There are small photos contributed by people from the Oxford area who share their tattoos, which range from small and simple to dazzlingly complex. There are several paintings by Navanjali Kelsey of the elaborately patterned gowns and henna tattoos of Indian women, and several photos of full-body painting on female models by
A tattoo submitted by a local resident.
Jennifer Montgomery. Matthew Amey’s pendants, which are based on traditional floral tattoo forms, are exceptional. His sinuous octopus pendant is a standout. Perhaps the highlights of the show are the 1800s-1900s tattoo designs that reflect the showgirls of a bygone era, along with birds and American patriotic motifs. The designs have the simplicity
‘Masai Women’ by Dave Nibouar.
of folk art, and harken back to an era when tattoos were usually inked by amateurs. Bringing tattooing up to date, there’s a display of photos and blog entries that document the evolution of a tattoo design from inspiration, through design, and eventually its appearance on flesh. As a step out of the norm, “Adorned” has a refreshing range of media and just a bit of the subversion that tattoos and body decoration still manage to evoke, even in this era when tattoos and body piercings have entered the cultural mainstream. “Adorned: Body and Art” continues through Feb. 27 at the Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford). Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart.org for more information. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com.
A painting of a henna tattoo and elaborate dress by Navanjali Kelsey.
A vintage tattoo design.
An octopus pendant by Matthew Amey.
The Ned Hector story
Re-enactor Noah Lewis brings a black Revolutionary War hero to life for modern audiences By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Noah Lewis has been portraying Ned Hector for so long that he slips into the character effortlessly. Dressed in his Revolutionary War-era uniform and carrying a musket, a bayonet, a canteen, a
cartridge box and other military necessities, he looks like he just strolled off the battlefield. Lewis spent most of the day on Feb. 6 bringing Hector to life for students at the Hopewell Elementary School in Oxford, concluding with an evening performance that was open to the community.
Hector was a black Revolutionary War hero who served with distinction at the Battle of Brandywine and in Germantown. During the course of his fast-paced and entertaining presentation, Lewis talked about the role of black soldiers in the Colonial fight for free-
Photo by Steven Hoffman
The program is very interactive, and Lewis uses volunteers from the audience to help tell the story.
dom, focusing on Hector and the events that transpired on the Brandywine Battlefield in 1777. The presentation, which was sponsored by the the Oxford Area Historical Association, Oxford Area School District, and Oxford Educational Foundation, was in celebration of Black History Month. Ken Woodward, the vice president of the Oxford Area Historical Association, is a retired educator. He said that Lewis’ presentation makes a lasting impression on students, especially because it is very interactive. “The program in the school gave the students an interactive illustration of what it was like to be a Revolutionary War solider,” Woodward said. Vernon Ringler, the president of the Oxford Area Historical Association, said that Lewis’ presentation brought with it “a lot of positive energy.” That was true from the moment that Lewis dashed on stage, shouting out about the impending battle. Soon, he is weaving together stories about the battle and biographical information about Hector, including the audience at every opportunity. As natural as he is on a stage,
Photo by Steven Hoffman
Noah Lewis is a living history re-enactor who portrays Ned Hector, a black Revolutionary War hero.
Lewis did not set out to become a living history re-enactor. The Upper Darby, Pa. resident earned a degree in biology and was a certified bio-medical technician. He would occasionally do presentations in the school that his children attended, and it was after one of these presentations that Lewis was asked by a teacher if he knew anything about Colonial history.
At about that same time, Lewis was researching genealogy and becoming more interested in history. He made some school presentations and found out that he had a knack for it. Hector was a natural choice as someone to portray because of his exploits on the battlefield and the interesting life that he led. Continued on Page 2B
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Sports Oxford ousted from playoffs with 79-57 loss By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Nearly one year ago, Oxford head basketball coach Sean Harvey stood outside his team's locker room at Archbishop Carroll High School in Wayne, and if there was a story line to what had just transpired, it began with the puffy vulnerability in his eyes. Armed with little more than heart, his Hornets took a highlytalented, nationally-ranked Roman Catholic team from Philadelphia to the final minutes, before losing 48-38 in the opening round of the PIAA Class AAAA playoffs. After the loss, Harvey, nearly inconsolable, was asked what he had told his team. “I told them that I love them,” he said. Last Friday evening, outside his team's locker room at Oxford High School after being defeated by visiting Academy Park, 79-57 on Feb. 13, Harvey's eyes were again streaked with emotion, and little of it had anything to do with the fact that his team had just been eliminated from this year's PIAA Class AAAA playoffs. Rather, it had to do with seeing his seniors – namely, the highscoring Ryan Hubley – leave the Oxford court for the last time. The emotions and goodbyes that ultimately followed Oxford's loss were nearly placed on hold by virtue of a strong first quarter by Oxford, who jumped out to a 16-13 lead on the strength of two-three pointers by Tyler Farr – with his second coming with just 35 seconds left.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Oxford's Tyler Farr looks to push the ball past the mid-court line during the third quarter of a 79-57 loss to Academy Park on Feb. 3.
By the time the second quarter began, however, Academy Park's full-court press resembled that of a giant tarpaulin, snuffing out all potential for Oxford to add to their small lead. The press rattled Oxford, leading to poor passes, interceptions and a slew of turnovers, while the Knights punished the Hornets with five three-pointers, including one by 5' 9” junior guard Jawan Collins, whose jumper from beyond the perimeter with 6:30 left in the half tied the score at 19 and gave Academy Park a lead they would never relinquish. As Academy Park came out of the locker room holding a comfortable, 41-33 lead to begin the second half, Collins put on an offensive clinic that complemented his team's swarming full-court press. On his way to a game-high 23 points, Collins scored 11 points in the third quarter, penetrating the lane by way of cross-over dribbles, either getting off a series of
shots in the paint or deciding to dish the ball to his teammates for easy layups. Early in the third quarter, a three-pointer put Collins over the 1,000-point mark of his three-year career at Academy Park. In order to prepare for the uptempo offense of an Academy Park team that is directed by Collins and senior guard Travis Smith, Harvey had put his starters through five-on-eight and five-on-nine scenarios in practice throughout the week. “I knew what they [Academy Park] were coming in,” Harvey said. “It really was trying to control tempo. The offensive rebounds were coming because of their turnovers. We were just out of position. It came down to our turnovers, and they just added numbers on it. We knew that if they can go on a run in bunches, we were going to be in trouble.” By the start of the fourth quarter, the Knights had built a 62-43 lead.
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Despite the widening margin of points, Hubley continued to battle for loose balls and do battle against Academy Park center William Hundley, on his way to a 22-point game. However, in the closing moments of the fourth quarter and with the game out of reach, Harvey began showing fans a glimpse of next year's Oxford program by showcasing his underclassmen. After the graduation this past year of Miles Clark, Musty Mahmud and Jordan Logan – those who served as the Big Three of a 2013-14 squad that cruised to a 22-8 season – there were several with knowledge of Ches-Mont basketball who believed that this year's Oxford squad would be a rudderless ship
without sails. In deference to a legion of naysayers, the Hornets finished this season with a respectable 15-9 record, second only to league-leading Octorara, who finished its regular season with a 22-2 record. “No one outside of here expected them to do as well as they did,” Harvey said. “I told them, 'This game does not define your season.' They have to look at the big picture. Every kid in that locker room battled in practice every day. I really am proud of them, and it doesn't matter that they lost their last game. Every team loses their last game, except the state champion.” With less than two minutes left, Harvey replaced Hubley, and
embraced him as he left the court. “The emotions are very similar [to last year],” Harvey said. “I started losing it on the court, thinking about seeing him [Hubley] leave the court for the last time, I thought, 'That's the last time I'm going to see him.' I've seen him grow up from elementary school to now. It's not easy.” In addition to Collins' effort, Academy Park was led by Smith with 17 points, and Hundley, who scored 11 points. The Knights went onto the second round of the PIAA Class AAAA playoffs, with a game against Conestoga on Feb. 17. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.
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Army. Hector’s regiment arrived near the John Chads House, which was still occupied by Chads’ widow, Elizabeth. She stayed in the home the entire time that the battle raged outside. Lewis demonstrated the happenings on the battlefield with the help of several other re-enactors, one who portrayed a soldier who was on the lookout for the enemy, another soldier who visits Gen. Washington to relay important information, and another who portrays Elizabeth Chads as she refused to leave her home. During the presentation, Lewis incorporated details that help explain not just how the battle played out, but why it played out that way. For example, in the Battle of Brandywine, American soldiers weren’t as worried about being shot as they were about having to fight the British with bayonets, which left cruel injuries that couldn’t be effectively treated at that time. “The British are good with the bayonets,” Lewis explained. “We are not.” The British won this battle in part because of that advantage with the bayonets, forcing American soldiers to retreat. Hector disregarded the orders to abandon everything and retreat. As a teamster and artilleryman, if he retreated, both cannons and teams of horses would be lost to the enemy. When he was given the orders to retreat, Hector replied, “The enemy shall not have my team. I will save my horses or perish myself.”
The display of courage earned Hector the respect of the other troops. “He’s considered a hero in this battle,” Lewis explained. Lewis kept the spectators fully engaged and included them in the program by working with volunteers from the audience to illustrate how to load and fire a cannon. When he enlisted the help of several girls, he talked about how many women would disguise themselves as men so that they could fight in the battles during the Revolutionary War. One person who gained considerable notoriety for doing this was Deborah Sampson. She was injured on the battlefield in the Battle of Brandywine, yet still tried to conceal her wounds so that her true identity wouldn’t be revealed. Lewis said that his favorite part of the presentations is seeing the reactions of audience members, especially the younger spectators who are learning about history in a fun, interactive way. Lewis said that one of his goals whenever he is making a presentation is to explain the vital role that black soldiers played in fighting for the country’s freedom. If you’re enjoying your life of freedom now, it is due in no small part to the black soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War. “Our power as a country,” Lewis said, “has always been our diversity. These people deserve a lot more glory than they’ve been given.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
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Lewis started traveling to different parts of the country to portray Hector in schools, at historic sites, and at various community events. Eventually, he was able to make living history his livelihood. After so many performances, he knows how to change the presentation to suit the audience. “A lot of it is trial and error,” Lewis explained. “You want to come in and just say everything that you’ve ever learned. But you can’t do that. You have to focus on the essentials.” While Lewis occasionally portrays other historical figures, he has mostly settled into portraying Hector, one of between 3,000 and 5,000 people of color who fought for the cause of American independence. Hector served in the Revolutionary War from February of 1777 until at least December of 1780. He was a teamster and a bombardier with the state militia called Proctor’s Third Pennsylvania Artillery. The Third Pennsylvania Artillery was dispatched to the area around the Brandywine River to prevent the movement toward Philadelphia by British Troops. Philadelphia was the American capital at that time, and it was imperative that it be protected. As the British troops approached Kennett Square, their forces were divided into two to confuse Gen. George Washington and the American
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Calendar of Events
Through April 5
Kennett Flash schedule
Jamie Wyeth retrospective
The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www.kennettflash. org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: Kategory 5 plays ‘70s and ‘80s hits (Feb. 20, 8 p.m., $18); Tom Petty tribute band Big Jangle (Feb. 21, 8 p.m., $20); “On the Funny Side of the Street” with Christine Lavin and Don White (Feb. 27, 8 p.m., $16); Chicago tribute band SOS (Feb. 28, 8 p.m., $20).
The Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford brings together more than 100 works by Jamie Wyeth for a retrospective through April 5. There are early works, portraits, views of Maine and the Brandywine River areas, and his vivid portraits of animals. The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students and ages 6 to 12, free for children under 6 and members. Visit www.brandywinemuseum.org, or call 610-388-8326.
Orchid Extravaganza Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square) hosts the annual Orchid Extravaganza inside the four-acre Conservatory through March 29. There will be nearly 5,000 orchids crafted into arrangements such as baskets, a waterfall display and an orchid meadow. Children can explore orchid discovery stations, participate in a rainforest activity, enjoy interactive storytelling with puppets, and join a family seek-and-find in the Conservatory. Visit www. longwoodgardens.org.
Through Feb. 27 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. 20 and 27 between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. By appointment only. Call 610-444-4819 to schedule.
Feb. 18 Identity theft workshop The Oxford Area Senior Center offers a workshop on avoiding identity theft on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Presented by Barry Heasley from Harvard Risk Management Consultants. The workshop is free. To register, call 610932-5244 or e-mail oxsrctr@ oxfordseniors.org.
Through March 7 Longwood Gardens hosts the annual Orchid Extravaganza inside the four-acre Conservatory through March 29 (see listing).
Feb. 21 SPCA meet and greet Brandywine ACE, Pet and Farm (1150 Pocopson Rd., West Chester) hosts a meet and greet with the Chester County SPCA on Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families can see dogs that are ready for adoption and apply to adopt.
Feb. 21 Empty Bowls benefit Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for Neighborhood Services and the Oxford Arts Alliance, will be held on Feb. 21. A lunch will be served at the Union Fire Company Memorial Hall (315 Market St., Oxford) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Feb. 21, patrons can fill their bowls with soup, or just come to the luncheon for a donation of $20. During the meal, there will be live music performed by students and instructors from the Arts Alliance. For more information, visit www.oxfordart.org.
Feb. 24 Backyard chickens information Oxford Feed & Lumber (112 Railroad Ave., Oxford) is offering a “Chick Chat” series, an introduction to the care of baby chicks and raising backyard chickens, on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m., Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m., March 17 at 6 p.m., March 18 at 5:30 p.m., and April 15 at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Church Calendar Feb. 25 Joseph’s People The Joseph’s People West Grove support group for the unemployed and underemployed will meet on Feb. 25 at 6:45 p.m. in the the Parish Life Center of the ABVM Church in West Grove. There will be discussions of job opportunities and strategies, a sharing of community resources and prayerful support. There will also be an Ash Wednesday mass at 7:30 p.m. in the church for anyone who would like to attend. For more information, visit www. josephspeople.org.
Feb. 28 Buffet breakfast The Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) will host a community buffet breakfast on Feb. 28 from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, fruit, sausage and bacon, roasted potatoes, dried beef gravy, and specialty breads. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for ages 3 to 10. Proceeds benefit the church’s general fund. For more informaion, call 610-932-9698.
March 7 Comedy show The improvisational comedy
group Comedy on Demand will be performing a benefit show in the fellowship hall at Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) on March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door, and all funds collected are going to defray the costs of Matthew Terry’s trip with American Music Ambassadors to France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Italy. For children 10 and younger, admission is $8. Comedy On Demand is made up of a group of comedians who join together in a series of skits and games that are based on suggestions from the audience. Tickets will be available at the door. For reserved tickets, call Matthew Terry at 610-932-8024.
March 15 Men’s Lenten Breakfast Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) will hold the 52nd annual Men’s Lenten Breakfast on March 15. The morning begins at 7 a.m. with worship in the sanctuary, followed by breakfast. Dr. Richard Winchester, retired Lincoln University professor and local historian, will be the guest speaker. Call 610-932-9698 or e-mail oumcsecretary@gmail. com for more information.
Call 610-932-8521 for more information.
Feb. 28 Kennett Winterfest The Kennett Winterfest will be held Feb. 28 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. in tents on South Broad Street between State and Cypress streets in Kennett Square. There will be unlimited tastings of regional beers, foods from the Country Butcher, and live music by the Shady Groove Trio. Tickets are $65 and available only online at www.kennettwinterfest.com. Tickets for an exclusive tasting event from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. are $85, and include oysters and shrimp, sushi, cheese and
charcuterie, and entrance into the regular festival. Designated driver tickets (no alcohol) are $20.
Feb. 28 Sled hockey game Upland Country Day School (420 W. Street Rd., Kennett Square) is hosting an exhibition game for the Delaware Sled Snipers on Feb. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Upland’s John M. Cleveland Rink. The Sled Snipers are the first sled hockey team in the area. Sled hockey allows players with physical disabilities to play hockey. Admission is free. After the exhibition game, the public is invited to try out the sleds on the rink.
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‘Jamie Wyeth: Six Decades’ The Somerville Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) will present “Jamie Wyeth: Paintings From Six Decades” through March 7. The exhibition consists of oil paintings, watercolors, and mixedmedia works, with a number of the paintings focusing on portraits of dogs, gulls and animals. Many newly completed paintings will be shown publicly for the first time. For more information, visit www.somervillemanning.com.
Through Feb. 28 ‘24/7’ The New Gallery at West Chester University is hosting the 24/7 Project, a show by ceramic artist Rhoda Kahler and photographer Darcie Goldberg, through Feb.
28. The artists have traveled to Boston, Atlantic City, Washington DC, Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia and Providence, R.I., over the past several months. In each city, they spent 24 hours exploring and expressing their initial impressions through their respective mediums. Kahler is a ceramics teacher and longtime artist, and Goldberg is a longtime photographer and former director of the Chester County Art Association. Visit www.24-7project.com for more information.
Through Feb. 28 ‘Little Birds’ by Kristina Closs Mala Galleria (206 E. State St., Kennett Square) presents “Little Birds” by Kennett Square painter Kristina Closs through Feb. 28. Her work, in watercolor and oil, centers on birds and landscapes. Also in the gallery is “Cake!”, a show of softsculpture cakes by Philadelphia artist Melissa Maddonni Haims. Call 610-998-5892 or visit www. malagalleria.com.
Through Feb. 28 Winter Group Show The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) hosts a Winter Group Show with paintings by Rosemary Castiglioni, Jim Gears, Kate Mundle and Corien Sieplinga from Feb. 6 to 28. There will be an opening reception on Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net.
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Clockwise from top left, Oxford Area High School seniors Maddie Sapp, Thomas Sumner and Kaleigh Marr and junior Larissa Smith, along with senior Amanda Holmes (not pictured) recently performed at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 12 Chorus Festival at Immaculata University. Maddie and Thomas qualified to perform at the PMEA Region 6 Chorus Festival to be held from February 26 to 28 at Marple Newtown High School.
OAHS student Middle schoolers selected for String Fest musicians selected for PMEA festivals
Seven Fred S. Engle Middle School orchestra students have been selected to participate in the 2015 PMEA District 12 7/8 String Fest, scheduled March 5 at E.T. Richardson Middle School in Springfield, Delaware County. Students auditioned in early
December for this honors ensemble. They are (front row, from left), Kylie Barkley (violin), Siobhan Hull, (viola), Sahana Sundar (violin), Chelsea Kneedler (viola); (back row, from left), Gabrielle Farina (cello), Sarah Renz (cello), and Lucas Ramsey (cello).
AGHS students selected for orchestra festivals Avon Grove High School students (from left) Matthew McCutchen (trombone), Joshua Brown (tuba), Nathan Kozel (bass), and Thomas Wehrle (tuba) participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators (PMEA) District 12 Orchestra Festival, held Feb. 5 to 7 at Great Valley High School. The students auditioned on Nov. 22 at Bayard Rustin High School for placement in the District 12 honors ensemble, which featured high-school students from Chester,
Delaware, and Philadelphia counties. In addition, McCutchen and Brown, both seniors at Avon Grove, were selected to participate in the PMEA Region VI Orchestra Festival scheduled March 12 to 14 at Oxford Area High School. The two were selected following an audition at the district-level festival. The Region VI Orchestra is comprised of students from District 12 and District 11, which includes high schools in Montgomery and Bucks counties.
Five Oxford Area High School students were recently selected to perform at Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) district and regional festivals. Seniors Amanda Holmes, daughter of Celia and Scott Holmes; Kaleigh Marr, daughter of Jacqueline and Todd Marr; Thomas Sumner, son of Susan and Scott Sumner; and Maddie Sapp, daughter of Michelle and Wayne Sapp; and junior Larissa Smith, daughter of Stephanie Gibson-Williams and Robert Williams III, performed at the PMEA District 12 Chorus Festival held on January 22 to 24 at Immaculata University. Maddie, at alto 2, and Thomas, at tenor 2, qualified to perform at the PMEA Region 6 Chorus Festival to be held from February 26 to 28 at Marple Newtown High School.
Thomas was also selected to perform at the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-Eastern Festival to be held from April 9 to 12 in Providence, Rhode Island. This past October, for the second year in a row, he performed in the mixed chorus of the 2014 NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to performing at the chorus festival, Amanda was selected to play French horn at the PMEA District 12 Band Festival, held from January 8 to 10 at Downingtown West High School, and District 12 Orchestra Festival, held from February 5 to 7 at Great Valley High School. She also qualified to perform at the Region 6 Orchestra Festival to be hosted by Oxford Area High School from March 12 to 14.
Overall winners from Pack 60’s Pinewood Derby were (left to right) Jack Roche (second place), Tyler Payne (first place) and Rowen Heagy (third place).
Pack 60 holds annual Pinewood Derby From a block of pine, four wheels and four nails as axles, Cub Scouts from Kennett Square’s Pack 60 were asked to design and build a race car for the annual Pinewood Derby. The Cub Scouts designed and built their race car to weigh no more than five ounces -- the closer to five ounces the better. Race Day was Feb. 7. The Scouts and their families arrived at the VFW Post 5467 in Kennett Square, presenting their completed Pinewood Derby car. They cheered as each car made four runs down the steel, four-lane race track, with a laser-guided timer measuring the times to 1/1000th of a second. Each participant received a certificate, participation ribbon, and dog tags for the event. Trophies were awarded for the top three overall racing times. First place went to Tyler Payne (Webelos 1 Scout, 4th grade); second place to Jack Roche (Webelos 1 Scout, 4th grade); and third place to Rowen Heagy (Wolf Scout, 2nd grade). Alex Coan (Webelos 2 Scout, 5th grade) and Lucas Piotrowski (Webelos 1 Scout, 4th grade) tied for the Coolest Car, as voted
by the Scouts. Best Craftsmanship, as voted by the leaders, went to Kerrick Von-Hoorebeke (Wolf Scout, 2nd grade). Special awards were given to Brandon Castano (Webelos 1 Scout, 4th grade) and Daniel Westerfield (Wolf, Scout 2nd grade) for the most “Fuel Efficient” cars (slowest times). First, second, and third place ribbons were awarded at each age level. Jonathan Hickman placed first, Steven Leto placed second, and Patrick Kohler placed third for the Tiger Scouts (first grade). Rowen Heagy placed first, Brandt Corron placed second and, Kerrick VanHoorebeke placed third for the Wolf Scounts (second grade). Aidan Gottel placed first, Ben Dietrich placed second, and Jules Leonard placed third for the Bear Scouts (third grade). Tyler Payne placed first, Jack Roche placed second, and Yony Mata placed third for the Webelos 1 Scouts (fourth grade). Julian Ruiz placed first, Alden South placed second, and Jason Berrier placed third for the Webelos 2 Scouts (fifth grade). To find out about Scouting opportunities, visit beascout.org.
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Education Upland welcomes exchange students from Beijing Upland Country Day School in Kennett Square recently hosted four students from Beijing, China for five days through the Sisters International Education and Exchange Foundation in Chadds Ford. Every year in January and early February, when all schools in China have a one-month winter break, groups of students from middle schools and high schools travel to spend one or two weeks in schools in the United States. Upland was selected as one of the schools to host the students in the Pennsylvania area. Upland hosted four boys in sixth, seventh and eighth grades for the week. The goal of their stay and the program is for the exchange students to gain an understanding of how U.S. schools and classes operate, to observe teacher and students interaction, practice their English
and to experience American culture through home stays. The students stayed with Upland families during the week. The program is also an avenue to expose Chinese culture and language to Upland students. Visiting Upland were 11-year-old Ruibo Hong (Ray), 13-year-olds Cao Zi Rui (Billy) and Chen Hanlun (Henry), and 15-year-old Fangyue Dong (Vista). The boys each go by their native Chinese name and American names at home in Beijing. They all began learning English at 4 years old, and were proficient enough the language to participate in Upland’s history, math, English and science classes. Coming from the city of Beijing, and a large school with classes of up to 50 students and 15 classes per grade, the boys were impressed with the small
class size and country setting of Upland’s campus. While at Upland, they tried to spend time with each grade, sharing their culture. They visited with Upland first graders who were studying and preparing for Chinese New Year. Each of the first graders had prepared questions for their Chinese visitors and were surprised to learn that they had very similar interests. When not in school, the Chinese boys enjoy playing basketball, listening to music, spending time with friends, and playing video games. They also taught the Upland students While at Upland, the boys attended classes, participated in winter track and attended a Valentine dance before leaving to tour Philadelphia, Washington D.C., New York and Boston before returning home to China.
Upland Beijing exchange students with Stacey Bartel's first grade class.
Hopewell Elementary names top students Hopewell Elementary School teachers nominate Students of the Month based on their academic achievements and participation in class and school activities.
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Pictured with Principal Dr. Nicole Addis and Assistant Principal Matthew Hovanec, sixth grade September Students of the Month are, front row from left, Briana Sumner, Thomas Hanna, Emily McShane, Ashley Andrikanich, Darrelle Zavala and Brandon Carr; second row from left, Gavrielle Goldie, Taylor Todd, Michaela Schneider, Jocelyn Lorber and Franlleli Castillo-Salinas. Fifth grade September Students of the Month are, third row from left, Kristen Moyer, Samantha Dunlap, Paige Gruver, Abby Oliver and Alyssa Blittersdorf; top row from left, Sara Dougherty, Brianna Washington, Charissa Guina, Grace Burns, James A. Fleischer III and Matthew McCormack.
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Pictured with Principal Dr. Nicole Addis and Assistant Principal Matthew Hovanec, sixth grade October Students of the Month are, front from left, Jaden Vargason, Mya Ferro, Isabel Hernandez, Roberto Garcia and Brayden Todd; second row from left, Sabrina Rocha, Summer Deutel, Hannah Wilmont, Mason Schaefer, Zach Pannell and C.J. Evans-Ralston. Fifth grade October Students of the Month are, third row from left, Daniela Marquez, Cole Smith, Joey DiNapoli, Marie Weber, Vanessa Garduno and Raymond Davis; top row from left, Brenden Friel, Ryan Dewees, Matthew Blair, Kyle McElroy and Nick Richardson.
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Pictured with Principal Dr. Nicole Addis and Assistant Principal Matthew Hovanec, fifth grade November Students of the Month are, front from left, Isyss Alston, Leah Foutrakis, Jasmine Manchay, Charlotte Weir and Itzel Ayllon-Tapia; second row from left, Saul Carmago, Garrett Brady, Gina Martinelli, Lily Sapp, Hannah Aker and Jacob Wahl-Shifflet. Sixth grade November Students of the Month are, third row from left, Ben Carey, DeShaun Evans, Levi Rogers, Faithe Caron, Julia Wentzel and Sophia Sapp; top row from left, Brianna Trimmer, Turner Hannon, Victoria Koechert, Gabriella Lombardi and Katia Ayala.
Front from left are Oxford Rotary Club President Dr. Marilyn Knaub, Hopewell Elementary School Principal Dr. Nicole Addis and Earlyact members Dulce Alvarez, Ashley Andrikanich, treasurer; Marissa, Megan and Miranda Berg, J. Benjamin Carey and Eddie Chavez, and Oxford Area School District Superintendent David Woods; second row from left are Assistant Principal Matthew Hovanec, Emily Keiter-Cornett, secretary; Eileen Diaz, Joey DiNapoli, Garva Goldie, Isabel Hernandez, Dakota Jones and Hanna Jones; third row from left are State Representative John Lawrence, Kamryn Justice, Gabby Lombardi, Evan Maiers, Iyonn Phipps, Lilly Reyes, Sophia Sapp, president; and Jezziel Santiago; top row from left are Oxford Rotary Earlyact Club liaison Dr. Raymond Fischer, Christian Schwendner, Rachel Sedlak, Baily Shover, Teddy Standish, Antony Torres, Charlotte Weir and Seth Yoder, vice-president.
Hopewell Elementary School Earlyact club inducts first members On Jan. 28, the Hopewell Elementary School chapter of Earlyact, sponsored by the Oxford Rotary Club, held its inaugural induction ceremony. Earlyact is a community service organization for elementary school students ages five to 13 sponsored by local Rotary Clubs through Rotary International.
Each school year the Hopewell Earlyact members will plan and organize three projects to benefit the school, local and global communities. The club’s first project is a school-wide drive to collect medical supplies that sixth grader Seth Yoder, club vice-president, will take with him on a mission trip to Honduras in February.
The 28 Earlyact members were selected after writing essays describing their interest in joining the club and commitment to community service. Officers were elected after delivering speeches on their leadership skills and ideas for the club to the full membership. The Hopewell Elementary School Earlyact chapter is the
fifth to be chartered in Rotary International District 7450 which includes the Oxford Rotary Club. With the Hopewell Earlyact, the Oxford club now sponsors youth community service clubs at all three levels of Rotary International, including Interact at Oxford Area High School and Rotaract at Lincoln University.
Mobile agriculture education lab returns to Elk Ridge School
For the sixth straight year, the Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation, a division of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, brought its Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab to Elk Ridge Elementary School during the week of Jan. 26. The lab is designed to teach students about agriculture, Pennsylvania’s number one industry, in a fun and hands-on way. The lessons have been led each year by Deborah Ellis, a former Coatesville Area School District teacher, and are coordinated with each classroom teacher prior to the lab’s arrival. Each year, every first and second grade class at Elk Ridge visits the lab to perform science experiments focusing on farms, food and the environment. The lab comes equipped with all the
necessary materials and supplies for lessons and craft activities involving plants, bees and other insects, which are consistent with the first and second grade science curricula. First grade teacher Laura James, with help from Oxford Area Board of School Directors member Howard Robinson and Principal Herbert Hayes, has coordinated this event since it first came to the school. Mrs. James learned about the Ag Lab several years ago while attending “Ag in the Classroom,” an agricultural graduate class at Penn State University. For the past three visits to Elk Ridge, the Mobile Ag Lab has been made possible in part by a $500 grant from the Pennsylvania Soybean Board.
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Deborah Ellis, program assistant for the Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab sponsored by the Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation, is pictured with Elk Ridge Elementary School second grader Sophia Kinkus. During the “Creepy Crawlers” lab lesson, Sophia helped Ms. Ellis demonstrate the body parts of insects by putting on a butterfly costume.
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Oxford Area High School names Students of the Month Oxford Area High School recently held a breakfast to recognize the school’s Students of the Month. Each month teachers nominate an underclassman for this honor, with the final selections made by the school administration. Students of the Month are chosen based on criteria including demonstrating an effort and desire to learn; involvement in school and classroom activities; respect for all school policies and personnel; concern for the school community and friendliness and support for other students. The following students were recognized as Students of the Month for December after being nominated by staff members in family & consumer science, world languages, ESL and guidance: Brandon Perdue, freshman: Brandon’s favorite subject is Spanish. “I like to hear and see the differences and similarities between English and Spanish,”
he said. In his spare time he likes to play soccer. His favorite thing about OAHS is “the people. They are friendly and welcoming to everyone.” Grace Tipton, freshman: Grace’s favorite subject is English. In her spare time she plays basketball and enjoys writing. After graduating Grace would like to attend either Duke University or Vanderbilt University to study for a career as an audiologist. Mikael Axelsson, sophomore: Mikael’s favorite subject is history. In his spare time he is a member of the swim team and enjoys fishing, going to the beach, reading, hockey and playing with his dog. He has thought about attending the U.S. Naval Academy and would be interested in a career in law enforcement. Luis Cisneros, sophomore: Luis’s favorite subjects are math, science and the arts. In his spare time he likes to draw, practice
guitar and piano and play trivia and math games. After graduation he would like to study mechanical engineering at Penn State, the University of Delaware or York College. Ryan Hannum, sophomore: Ryan’s favorite subject is Spanish. “It’s fun to learn about other cultures,” he said. In his spare time he plays soccer, enjoys being with family and friends and likes to be outside as much as possible. After graduation he plans to study sports medicine for a career as a physical therapist or athletic trainer. Kayla Root, sophomore: Kayla’s favorite subject is science. “I enjoy the various types, like biology and chemistry,” she said. In her spare time she loves to play musical instruments, including guitar and piano. After graduating she would like to attend either Penn State or Princeton University to study for a career as a veterinarian “and
mix that with the media aspect so I could also become an animal medical correspondent.” Alexandra Bennett, junior: Alex’s favorite subject is civics. She works at Pat’s Pizza and in her spare time is a member of the lacrosse club and a cheerleader. After graduation Alex plans to attend college to study for a career in teaching. Medina Keita, junior: Medina’s favorite subjects are music and math. In her spare time she likes to paint, sing and be with friends and family. “I also volunteer and I’m currently learning how to play guitar,” she said. After graduation she would like to study medicine at Columbia University or the University of Pennsylvania for a possible career as a pediatrician. Keana Murray, junior: Keana’s favorite subject is math. In her spare time she enjoys reading. After graduation she is interested in studying for a career in nursing or graphic design and would like
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Oxford Area High School recently named its Students of the Month for December. Seated from left are sophomores Luis Cisneros and Mikael Axelsson, junior Medina Keia, freshman Grace Tipton and sophomore Ryan Hannum; standing from left are freshman Brandon Perdue, sophomore Kayla Root, juniors Keana Murray and Diego Perez Padilla and Principal Christopher Dormer. Alex Bennett is not pictured.
to attend either the University of Delaware or the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Diego Perez Padilla, junior: Diego’s favorite subject is crimi-
nal justice and he also enjoys English class. After graduation he hopes to attend a police academy to study and train for a career in law enforcement.
TCHS Brandywine crowned winner of 2015 Tech Bowl The three Technical College High School (TCHS) campuses faced off to showcase their technical knowledge at the annual TCHS Tech Bowl on Feb. 5. Teams from TCHS Brandywine, Pickering and Pennock’s Bridge went head-to-head in an academic quiz-bowl competition by answering questions about cosmetology, automotive services, culinary arts and current events. In the end, TCHS Brandywine was crowned the winner. TCHS Brandywine also had the highest score in the cosmetology category, while TCHS Pickering won the automotive services, culinary arts and current events categories.
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friendly competition among the three TCHS campuses, allows students to show off their knowledge, and helps students prepare for the NOCTI exam. “Every year, students look forward for the chance at winning one of the trophies to display at our campus,” said TCHS Pickering assistant principal Richard Weber. “We are so proud of our program winners and we thank all the participants who made Tech Bowl a winning experience for everyone.” Tech Bowl winners: 1st Place: TCHS Brandywine Campus 2nd Place: TCHS Pickering
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TCHS Brandywine won the 2015 Tech Bowl. Members of the team pose with the winning trophy.
Campus 3rd Place: TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus Category winners: Cosmetology: TCHS Brandywine Campus
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