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Volume 154, No. 7

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Will become Upper Uwchlan Township manager in March

Township manager Scheivert leaving New Garden

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer On Dec. 14, 2014, Tony Scheivert was formally introduced as the new township manager for New Garden Township.

Soon after the pomp and circumstance accompanying the announcement faded, Scheivert, then 39, posed in the lobby of the Township Building with his wife Erin and their three daughters – ten-year-old Alison, seven-year-old Emma and Katie, who was just three at the time.

The similarities between

family and township were generous: both were newly-formed, carrying with them plans and goals and expectations.

A little more than five years later, Alison is a teenager who has a car waiting for her when she begins to drive; Emma is on the cusp of becoming a teenager and Katie is an energetic go-getter who is just a few years away from hitting double digits in age.

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Walk to Freedom reaches Kennett

Photos by Richard L. Gaw

After five years as New Garden Township Manager, Tony Scheivert will begin his new role as Upper Uwchlan Township’s manager in March.

Photo by Chris Barber

Ken Johnston greets Crystal Crampton and Lynn Sinclair this past Sunday as his journey hiking the Underground Railroad trails of abolitionist Harriet Tubman brought him to southern Chester County.

Please see Page 1B for a story about Johnston’s trek.

With Dinniman now not seeking Contracts for police, re-election, three Dems line up borough manager to run for State Senate seat

finalized in Oxford Borough

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Destination Delaware

Three Democrats — State Rep. Carolyn Comitta, Kyle Boyer, and Don Vymazal — have moved quickly to enter the race for 19th Senatorial District seat that is now open following incumbent State Sen. Andrew Dinniman’s decision not to seek reelection this year.

Dinniman announced that he was not seeking re-election last week, citing a need to spend more time with his wife, Margo, as she recovSchool board vacancy ers from a series of health filled...4A challenges in recent years.

With three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the April 28 Primary Election, the 19th Senatorial District race will be one of the most closely watched contests in this cycle. The 19th Senatorial District includes a large portion of Chester County.

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State Sen. Andy Dinniman

State Rep. Carolyn Comitta

Kyle Boyer

Don Vymazal

Easttown School District, was already planning a Primary challenge to Dinniman. He is a minister and a lifelong resident of

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Oxford Borough Council approved a new police contract and a new contract with borough manager Brian Hoover at the Feb. 10 meeting.

The police contract will now go back to the Police Collective Bargaining Unit for approval by them before any specifics can be released. The police have been operating without a contract since December 2018. Council President Peggy Ann Russell thanked the police department for everything they do.

Hoover’s new contract was approved for two years, with a 3 percent raise for each year. Pennsylvania Borough Code stipulates that the borough manager’s contract can only be

approved for two years because of the council term changes.

Hoover’s contract did bring some discussion from council members. Kathryn Cloyd said she would be voting “no” on Hoover’s contract, citing what she described as “disrespect” that the borough manager showed to some residents and others. Robert Ketcham made a motion to change the contract by giving the borough manager a 3 percent increase for only one year.

That motion failed. Amanda Birdwell expressed her support for Hoover saying, “Although I have not always agreed with Mr. Hoover, I do not agree with evaluating him on how people feel about him. I think we would be foolish to let him go. He should be evaluated by his job performance.”

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From mild to spicy: Kennett Library holds 3rd annual ‘Bad Romance’ event

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer

Normally, libraries are defined by their ability to provide information and resources in the catacombs of mostly quiet and dignified reserve.

Leave it to the continuing ingenuity of the Kennett Library, therefore, to break the mold.

On Feb. 12, before a packed house at the Kennett Brewing Company that had all of the looseness of a cabaret show, the library held “Bad Romance 2020,” its third annual tribute to the discount bin of literature – the romance novel.

For nearly three hours,

more than two dozen volunteer readers hopped on the small KBC stage and articulated the saccharine kitsch of some of the most poorly written passages ever published in the English language. Some readers brought their own selections from home or what they found online, while others read from nearly 40 books that were chosen by the library staff.

“This is our third year of ‘Bad Romance,’ and the hype that has been leading up to it has been big,” said Laura Florence, the library’s collections develPhoto by Richard L. Gaw opment coordinator, who The Kennett Library held its third annual “Bad Romance” event on Feb. 12 at the helped organize the event Kennett Brewing Company, that invited community members to read excerpts from

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housed in a state-of-the-art police facility.

It has preserved more than 400 acres for future generations, including the former St. Anthony in the Hills property, which it now owns.

It is in the last stages of an expanded township park.

It has improved its dialogue with the 12,000 residents of the township through the formation of a communications committee.

It has opened its doors to several family events, including visits from Santa Claus and festivals at New Garden Township Park.

Over that period, Scheivert has been at the center of both his family and the township he has helped lead, and as he embarks on a new job beginning in March as the new township manager for Upper Uwchlan Township, he recently paused to reflect on the impact he has made with others at the township.

“I had a great conversation the other day with [local businessman] Frank Manfredi, and he told me that I brought stability to the township,” Scheivert said. “I think that’s one of the things we’ve done well. I think that we have been more approachable than in years past, and I think our board is more approachable, as well. We’re all looking for common goals just to make New Garden a better place for everyone.”

A native of Aston and a graduate of Lock Haven and West Chester universities, Scheivert came to New Garden after several years at Caln Township, where he served as its first ever Park

and Recreation Director and later as its assistant township manager. While at Caln, he was instrumental in the development of a 30-acre community park, creating a community day and initializing many community-wide improvement projects.

Scheivert brought the power of partnerships with him to New Garden.

Township supervisor Steve Allaband pointed to a number of key issues that Scheivert has been a part of in New Garden, including holding annual meetings of local homeowners’ associations; instituting a road management and replacement program; facilitating events and activities for the community; and connecting the residents of the Harrogate North community whose homes are affected by Phorid fly infestation with regional officials, mushroom growers and scientific research agencies.

“One thing I thought was best about the people in Harrogate North is that they have respect for the mushroom industry, even though it has been the industry at the root of the [Phorid fly] problem,” Scheivert said.

“They have understood that the industry has been here for a long time, and I was able to connect them with others in order to achieve a common goal. It’s a credit to them and to the Pia family and to South Mill Mushroom. I was simply able to get them all at a table and facilitate the issue.”

New Garden Township is a humming municipality of events and plans, and one of the key goals for Scheivert when he became the town-

Photos by Richard L. Gaw Scheivert, far left, joined with the New Garden Board Working with staff, officials, stakeholders and volun- of Supervisors and Chief Gerald Simpson at the offiteers, Scheivert was instrumental in achieving several cial opening of the new headquarters of the Southern township initiatives.

Chester County Regional Police Department last ship manager was to create a The year 2019 was a dif- September.

solid pipeline of information to the township’s residents.

Through his work with the township’s Communications Committee, Scheivert engineered several initiatives, including the redesign of the township’s website, and the formation of the New Garden Lyceum Community newsletter, a quarterly e-magazine of articles, news and notes about the township.

“Tony was always open for ideas that would help township residents get connected to better understand important events, as well as fun social happenings,” said Stan Lukoff of the Communications Committee. “Tony was also instrumental and supportive of converting the old web site to a new updated platform and set up social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter to increase communications and transparency.

“Also, he fully supported and was engaged in multiple surveys to township residents to get important feedback.

I also worked with Tony to create a performance dashboard for various areas to monitor progress and status.”

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ficult one for Scheivert.

During the course of a few months, he lost both of his parents, and yet still had the responsibility of maintaining the business of the township.

“The board and the staff didn’t miss a beat during my absence,” Scheivert said. “My mother died on a Monday morning, and I came in on Tuesday to attend a board meeting that night.

I told the board that I was going to take off the remainder of the week, and be back on Tuesday. [Board member] Richard Ayotte came up to me and said, ‘Tony, you’ve had a very difficult year. Take the time you need.

We’ve got this. Everything will be okay.’”

All five board members attended Schievert’s mother’s viewing, and four out of the five supervisors attended Scheivert’s father’s viewing; the lone missing supervisor was not able to attend because he was out of the country at the time.

“The township manager job is a very complex job with 10,000 moving pieces, and it’s hard to focus on one area alone, but Tony has the ability to focus on a multitude of issues,” Allaband said. “Tony has been able to take us further in a lot of areas, especially with his many initiatives to bring the community together, and connect them with the township’s elected and appointed officials.”

Of his many accomplishments at New Garden

Township over the last five years, there is one that stands taller than the rest, where a plaque is bolted on the wall at its entrance and bears Scheivert’s name and the names of five township supervisors.

On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, more than 150 residents, elected officials, police officers and their families gathered at 8934 Gap-Newport Pike to celebrate at the new home of the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department – an 11,716-square-foot facility that was priced at $4.34 million. Scheivert served as a key stakeholder, supporter and facilitator in the project, from the time the concept was originally introduced four years ago and throughout its 374-day construction period.

Gerald Simpson, police chief for the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department, called Scheivert a “talented asset” for the township and a key figure in the championing of the regional police concept and the creation its new headquarters.

“From the day he arrived, Tony was a vital piece of every substantial accomplishment the police department experienced,” Simpson said. “Fostering an environment of spirited think-tanking, we discovered purpose and solutions to our challenges, and he courageously supported the police department, bringing shape

and results to my vision for public safety.

“Whether it was input on the Inter-Municipal Agreement or negotiating two collective bargaining agreements with the police association, our rapid evolution was made possible by his leadership. What a team we all made!”

Of the many achievements that Scheivert has made for the township over the past five years, there is one he’s particularly proud of.

“When I came here five years ago, I came to a beautiful facility,” Scheivert said.

“We’re here from 8 to 4, and we have meetings six nights a week, but I wanted more people to use the Township Building. Now, local businesses hold their meetings here, as do our Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups. When most people think of a township building, they think of going there to pay taxes and sewer bills and apply for permits.

“I don’t want people thinking this way. I want them to think of this building as a community center. I want them to come to this building and say, ‘Hey, this is where I take Yoga classes.

This is where I come with my daughter for scout meetings.’ I want them to have a positive view of being at our offices and say, ‘This is my township building.’”

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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West Chester, Pa. NAACP. He previously served as a youth pastor of the Mt. Carmel Church of God in Christ in West Chester.

Comitta, the State Representative of the 156th District since 2016, previously served for two terms as the mayor of West Chester Borough. In addition to this experience as an elected official, she worked as a teacher in the Octorara School District and was also the vice president and chief financial

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Mary Higgins agreed and added that the council needed to work with Hoover and set guidelines for his evaluation.

Ron Hershey added, “Enforcing codes is not easy. People aren’t always happy with the outcome.

The manager is good with numbers, taxes, salaries and I have enjoyed working with him.”

Dick Winchester said, “I would vote in favor of him developing goals and objectives.

Russsell added, “I’m voting yes for his contract.

You can only judge people on whether they know what is expected of them.

The manager and I will sit down every week to go over events. He’s brought in good employees. And when you talk to employees, you only hear good comments about him.”

Hoover’s contract was approved, 6 to 1, with Cloyd voting against the motion.

There was also a discussion about the proposed resolution to change the name of Octoraro Alley to Octoraro Way. Russell said, “I have received a lot of input from residents and I would like to clarify my position on this. I have heard that some people thought that I felt the name ‘alley’ insinuated poverty or darkness. That is not true.

My thought is that an alley connects two streets and this will only take people to the garage or the church. It is not connecting two streets.”

She continued saying, “I like social media as far as it being used by friends and family to connect, but I think having a poll taken on social media regarding the name change for a street is not appropriate. It is not fair to residents who are not on Facebook. When a poll is taken, it is assumed that poll is going somewhere. I think it is misleading. I am not led by social media. Social media is not the way to dialogue with your community.

I invite residents to come to our meeting and voice your opinion.”

Although, it was not public comment time, Russell asked the public to comment. A number of residents did comment on the historic importance of not changing the name.

officer of Thomas Comitta Associates.

Vymazal, who has served as Dinniman’s longtime director of government relations and policy in the State Senate, earned the endorsement of the Chester County Democratic Committee last week.

The 19th Senatorial District is certainly friendly ground for Democrats, but it is not tilted toward them by an overwhelming margin, and whoever ends up winning the Democratic Primary Election could still face a challenge from the Republican nominee

in November. One thing is for certain: The winner will have big shoes to fill. From the time he first won a seat in the Pa. Senate in 2006, Dinniman has won re-election three times and become one of the most successful elected officials in recent Chester County history. Known for his ability for reaching across the aisle and working with Republicans on the passing of legislation, he has worked tirelessly on behalf of his constituents.

In the statement announcing his departure from the race, Dinniman pledged to

Brian Wenzka, the executive director of Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., said, “‘Way’ is a newer term. I think we should keep the name as is since we focus on the historic integrity of our community.”

After listening to the comments, borough council did not approve changing the name, and it will continue to be known as Octoraro Alley.

Amanda Wohlson spoke up during public comment, suggesting that when council meeting agendas are posted on the Borough’s website, more information could be given about items, along with supporting information. She cited the Octoraro Alley re-naming, pointing out that not everyone was aware of this.

Police Chief Sam Iacono reported that the coding software update has been completed. He then introduced Officer Chris Coverly, who reported on drug use, possession, and sale with the borough. Coverly explained that his report covered a tenyear period from 2009 to 2019.

“There have been 366 total drug cases in that time, “ Coverly said.

The report also showed marijuana was the most used drug in the borough, and Coverly stressed that he felt it was a gateway drug. He also noted that meth use has almost doubled each year.

He said they need the community’s support in fighting the drug battle and urged residents to continue to provide tips, to call 911.

“We need pictures, dates, and times. The more calls we get the better case we can build.”

He also said education at an early age was very important. County-wide the overdose death toll is 102.

Coverly ended his report by saying, “We are battling this. We have a well-trained police force. We are fortunate to have our own crime lab. We are doing everything we can, but we need the continued support of the community.”

In other business, council approved another payment in the amount of $173,427.06 to CPS Construction Group for work on the Multi- Modal Transportation Center.

Mary Lou Baily and Ketcham were approved as Borough representatives to the Regional Planning

Commission.

Council also approved a resolution to designate the Chester County Press as a newspaper for publication of legal notices for the borough.

An extension request for Wickersham Road Preliminary/Final Land Development was approved, and the extension will run until May 25, 2020.

Council members discussed the possibility of participating in the Memorial Day Parade. A discussion about council participation in the Oxford Presbyterian Church Community Meal led Winchester and Russell to emphatically state that no taxpayer money would be used if Council did decide to participate in the monthly meal. Any donations for the meals would come out of their own pocket. Their comments were in response to concerns raised on social media.

Winchester pointed out, “if any group wants to participate and doesn’t have the money ($250 for food) the church will provide food.

They can volunteer to serve the meal and with cleaning up.”

Council approved the annual membership to Brandywine Conservancy at the cost of $450 and other recurring reports and committee meetings.

Winchester introduced Resolution #1228-2020 regarding filling vacancies on council. He explained a notice would be advertised inviting those interested in filling a vacancy and they would have 30 days to apply. He said, “The community should have an opportunity to consider the position.” The resolution was approved.

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continue to work hard for constituents until his term ends at the end of the year.

Before being elected to the State Senate, Dinniman served for 15 years as a Chester County commissioner, making him the longest-serving commissioner in county history.

In the State Senate, his priorities include providing his constituents with access to education, economic security and job growth, local government control over local issues, environmental protection, historic preservation, and qualityof-life issues.

State Rep. John Lawrence, a Republican who represents the 13th District in southern Chester County, has had the opportunity to work with Dinniman on a number of different issues.

He expressed his gratitude toward the retiring State Senator.

“I appreciate Senator Dinniman’s decades of service to the people of Chester County, his friendship, and his willingness to cross party lines to work together with me on common issues facing our community,” Lawrence said. “Together, we have

worked on many projects important to Southern Chester County. We have been able to secure millions for open space preservation and core infrastructure projects like the recently completed Red Rose intersection improvements in Jennersville.

“I wish him all the best in what I am sure will be an active retirement, and prayers for his wife as she is facing a challenging medical diagnosis.”

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

Chester County earns national award for excellence in financial reporting The Chester County Controller’s Office received notification of an award bestowed upon them by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented to County Controller Margaret Reif and her staff for the 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). A copy of the CAFR can be found on Chester County’s website at www.chesco.org/ controller.

The GFOA Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and finance reporting, and its attainment “represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management,” notes the GFOA. The award for 2018 CAFR marks the 38th consecutive year that Chester County has earned the GFOA accolade.

Most recent data ranks the county as one of the top in Pennsylvania to receive the award, and one of less than

60 counties (out of more than 3,000 nationwide) recognized for 38 years or more.

County Controller Margaret Reif said, “Chester County’s CAFR document is judged by an independent panel on many merits, including demonstration of a clear communication of our financial story. We work very hard every year to produce a professional CAFR report and the GFOA award validates the dedication and efforts of the staff in the Controller’s Office. I thank them for their service to county residents.”

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County Controller Margaret Reif and her staff in the Chester County Controller’s Office were awarded the Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Seated, left to right: Anitha Rajagopal Rao; Reif; Deputy Controller Carol Pollitz. Standing, left to right: Bob Park; Laura Gift; Catherine Advincula and Tacie Himelright.

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By Chris Barber Contributing Writer Jeffrey McVey officially took the oath of office as the new member of the Kennett School Board at the Feb. 10 meeting.

McVey, 57, of New Garden Township, took the oath administered by school board president Joe Meola.

He will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Paola Rosas-Weed, who moved out of Region B. The vacancy was publicly advertised, and applications were accepted until Jan. 27.

Interviews were held at a public meeting on Feb. 3.

McVey has three children, two of them already

graduates of Kennett and one a senior at the high school. He is an employee of AstraZeneca.

McVey previously lived in Kennett Township, but more recently moved to New Garden.

“I am thrilled with the Kennett School District, and I’m passionate about public education. When I saw there was an opening, I decided to apply,” he said.

Later in the meeting, Dan Maguire, the district’s supervisor of technology, and Jake Moore, the middle school assistant principal, reported on a project to create a personalized learning environment. The study involves 18 teachers from

the Kennett Middle School, and it aims to bring about a personalized learning framework for students. The next step, they reported, is to conduct a survey of 400 students to determine the impact on those who had been part of the personalization program compared with those who had not.

In other business, school board member Ann Parry, who chairs the curriculum committee, reported that there were overall increases in student achievement and academic growth for fifth, eighth and 11th grades, as evidenced by results on the PSSA, Keystone and PVAAS state tests.

Sixth grade did not meet

achievement and growth expectations in math and ELA and has had a history of under-performance in achievement and growth goals.

She added that there are many potential factors for this happening in sixth grade. The transition from fifth to sixth grade includes changing buildings, forming new social groups, and generally there is a jump in the complexity of content.

That being said, the board and the district are aware that sixth grade is an area of focus.

“This is important information and a priority as we consider curriculum moving forward,” Parry said. “At

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Kennett School Board president Joe Meola, right, swears in Jeffrey McVey at the Feb. 10 meeting.

our next meeting, we will the district is considering, be looking at a standards- which will help address this aligned K-6 ELA program issue.”

Kennett High School’s fifth Mini-THON set for this Friday Kennett High School has been a proud Mini-THON participating school for the past four years, raising over $150,000.

This year’s Mini-THON will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The carnival-themed event will consist of games, food, crafts, music, Zumba, yoga, sports, and other fun activities. Individual students raise money from friends and family who pledge to support their eight-hour commitment. Currently, this year’s top fundraiser is junior Zara Quraishi who has already raised almost $4,000.

All the money raised goes to a very good cause.

An alarming number of families in the United States are affected by childhood

cancer: 16,000 children are diagnosed every year. In fact, one in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer before their twentieth birthday.

Four Diamonds established Mini-THON as a way for high school students to join the fight against pediatric cancer. Based on Penn State University’s THON, MiniTHON has over 90,000 student volunteers in over 265 schools. Last year, students in elementary, middle, and high schools raised more than 7.2 million dollars to support pediatric cancer patients and their families and to fund groundbreaking research at the Penn State Medical Center in Hershey.

The Kennett Mini-THON would not be possible

without the generous contributions from the Kennett community.

Each year, restaurants donate food, merchants provide items for raffles, donation cans are set up at local businesses, and corporate and organizational sponsors allow the Kennett Mini-THON to successfully reach its fundraising goals, while also helping young adults develop as leaders with strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

The Kennett High School Mini-THON Committee would like to thank this year’s sponsors, including Chatham Financial, Austin & Bednash Construction, Sinton Air Conditioning and Heating, The Kennett Education Foundation, MacElree Harvey Law

Associates, High Tech Auto Body, Kennett Copy & More, and Cricket Wireless Kennett for their dedication and stewardship.

Faculty advisors for the event are Lisa Teixeira, KHS librarian and Humanitarian Club moderator, and Shawn Duffy, social studies teacher and Humanitarian Club assistant moderator.

Student organizers are led by senior event co-chairs Ashley Willey and Ian Dargitz, along with underclass chairs Grace Pruitt, Gavin Maxwell, and Emma Henderson, along with returning alumnus Michael Bellino.

“I am incredibly honored and grateful for the opportunity to work with the dedicated students, faculty, and administrators at

Kennett High School as we strive together to combat pediatric cancer,” said Teixeira. “Our group seeks to not only raise money for Four Diamonds but to provide the community, in and out of school, with a framework for unity, inclusiveness, and fun.”

D a rg i t z said, “Volunteering for MiniTHON has the potential to change the lives of children with pediatric cancer. But my life has been changed through this experience, too. I will take the lessons from Mini-THON with me always.”

Willey added, “Our inspiration comes from the kids and knowing how hard they fight every day. We would not be able to achieve all that we do without our

community supporters, and we are eternally grateful for them.”

For a recommended donation of $5 per family, members of the Kennett community are invited to the Reynolds Gymnasium from 7 p.m.to 8 p.m. for a peek at the Mini-THON event. Faculty and student organizers are excited to welcome everyone to share in the fun and support a very worthy cause during our community hour.

If you cannot attend the Mini-THON community open house but would still like to make a donation, please visit the fourdiamonds.donordrive.com and search for Kennett High School donor drive or call the school at 610-444-6617 for more information.

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with other library staffers.

“We have collected stacks of paperbacks and reading passages and marking each passage ‘Mild’ or ‘Steamy.’

The concept of the “Bad Romance” series began three years ago, when Florence was rifling through the stacks at the library in order to remove outdated books that had not been circulating. Several of them were paperback romance novels, and she admired their beautiful covers. She spoke to Alex Caliva, the library’s program coordinator, about what to do with the books – when the idea of reading them aloud in front of an audience came up. After a hearty reception to the idea was received

by Jossy Osborne of the Kennett Brewing Company, “Bad Romance 2018” was launched.

“We had such a great reaction that first year, we decided to do it again in 2019, with t-shirts and magnets and another huge crowd that laughed until they cried,” Florence said.

The event also serves as an informal fundraiser for the library, and several in the audience made contributions into containers that were placed at each table.

Florence gave credit to Kennett Library Director Megan Walters for championing the “Bad Romance”

event. “Megan is super supportive of our efforts, because she knows that while a library is a transforming entity in every community, it constantly has to regroup and address new audiences that it now serves that it didn’t used to serve years ago,” Florence said.

“At the end of the day, it’s important for the Kennett Library to take itself out of the library and into the community, and get beyond many of the stereotypes that traditionally define a library,” Walters said. “A program like ‘Bad Romance’ tells everyone that we’re not taking ourselves too seriously.

“Even though this event is incredibly irreverent, it’s still about literacy. It’s saying that you can still have fun with words and that not everything in literature has to be serious. Not to sound cliché, but the library is what you make of it, and you have to be the one to utilize it.”

The plans to construct the new $29,257-squarefoot, $15 million Kennett Library are expected to begin this August, with a projected completion date of December 2022.

Meanwhile, the number and variety of programs at the library continues to increase, despite the fact that they’re being offered in the library’s vastly undersized and out-

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Kennett Square Borough Council member Doug Doerfler was one of the event’s many readers.

Kennett Library Program Coordinator Alex Caliva served as the evening’s master of ceremonies.

dated 11,000-square-foot location.

“We are definitely limited in our capacity, but not in our imagination,” Florence said. “When the new library is complete, we are going to show so many more things that are possible, through additional space, materials and the commitment that the community will bring through our programming.

We wish to inspire them through these ideas. “‘Bad Romance’ just happens to be one of the cooler ideas, but there are more ideas like this yet to come.”

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email Photos by Richard L. Gaw Readers’ selections ranged from the over-written to the ridiculous. rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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What is going on in Harrisburg?

Kudos to Tyson for 25 years at the Lighthouse Letter to the Editor:

In late March, the new issue of Southern Chester County Connections will be published. The Chester County Press works with the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce on this publication, which showcases the good work of the Chamber of Commerce and its members. One of the stories in the upcoming issue features a look at some of the new leaders of a few of the non-profits in the area.

A story like that could be written once a year, every year, because there are literally dozens of organizations that work to improve the lives of residents in the area, and there are regular changes in leadership at these organizations.

It’s rare for the executive director to remain with a non-profit organization for even five years. Ten years is pretty remarkable. That’s what makes Buzz Tyson’s tenure with the Lighthouse Youth Center in Oxford even more impressive.

Tyson reached 25 years with the organization in late January—during the same week that the Lighthouse itself celebrated its 32nd anniversary of serving the Oxford community.

During that time, thousands of children and teenagers have benefited from the programs and services that the Lighthouse offers. Tyson, the Lighthouse staff, and a dedicated team of volunteers have created a supportive environment for children and teens in the Oxford community. The Lighthouse is a place where the youngsters can get help with homework or play games with their friends. The Lighthouse provides meals. The programs and services are constantly evolving to meet the needs of youngsters in the community.

After 25 years, it’s clear that Tyson and the youth center are a perfect fit.

A new home for the Oxford Area Historical Association Speaking of perfect fits, in last week’s Chester County Press, we had a story about the Oxford Area Historical Association’s interest in the current Oxford Borough Hall as a possible new home.

Oxford Borough will be vacating the building at 401 Market Street when the new administration building is ready. The building once served as a train station.

The last passenger train rolled through Oxford at some point during the Truman Administration.

The borough has owned the building, it is believed, since sometime in the 1970s. It’s a quaint building, but as anyone who has ever attended a meeting there would attest, it is wholly inadequate for public meetings.

By contrast, it would seem that having the building serve as the home of the Oxford Area Historical Association is a perfect fit. The borough building itself is a part of Oxford’s history. We hope that a way can be found for the building to be the home for the Oxford Area Historical Association and its expanding collections.

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People need to pay attention to what is going on in Harrisburg. House Bill 1100 (Energize PA) just passed the Senate and House. This bill will perpetuate the use of fossil fuels by providing an $800 billion tax credit subsidy for any petrochemical building project in Pennsylvania for the next 35 years. Thanks to Rep.

Danielle Friel-Otten and Sen. Katie Muth for standing up for our health and environment and voting “no.”

Environmental programs like hazardous site cleanup, educational programs, and infrastructure go unfunded, but an $800 billion-a-year tax credit can be given to some of the richest and dirtiest companies in the world?

Let’s subsidize projects to reduce global warming, not

contribute to it.

It’s not over yet. Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to veto the bill, but we need to make sure the House and Senate will not have enough votes to override the veto.

That’s not all: House Bill 2025 has been introduced by two legislators from Indiana County and already has 80 cosponsors from both sides.

This bill will strip Gov. Wolf’s ability to use his reg-

ulatory authority to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to reduce CO2 pollution from dirty power plants.

Contact your House and Senate representatives and tell them this is no way to fight climate change.

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Guest Editorial

We must continue bipartisan efforts to end human trafficking

By State Rep. Kristine Howard For many, the phrase human trafficking conjures images of elsewhere. They may have heard that the U.S. Department of State estimates some 12 million victims of human trafficking worldwide. But not here, surely. Not in my backyard.

Yet sadly, terrifyingly, it is here.

The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape estimates over 100,000 U.S. citizens are victims of human trafficking each year, plus tens of thousands of undocumented citizens are suffering forced labor within our borders.

More shockingly still, the Philadelphia area has been identified as a major American hub for human trafficking.

Traffickers profit from abusing and exploiting others, most often through

forced labor and sex crimes.

These traffickers wield immense power over their victims by forcing them into extreme dependency.

That these appalling acts happen today, in our own community, is mind-boggling. Something must be done, and I am happy to say that my fellow legislators – on both sides of the aisle – and I recently voted nearly unanimously on the following bills to support victims and to toughen penalties for human trafficking: • H.B. 161 – Would amend the Crimes Code to increase the grading for a conviction for dealing in infant children from a first-degree misdemeanor to a firstdegree felony.

• H.B. 2174 – Would amend the Crimes Code to ensure it affords victims of human trafficking the same protections contained in Pennsylvania’s Rape Shield Law.

• H.B. 2175 – Would expand the list of offenses where an expert may testify about the dynamics of sexual violence and victim responses to sexual violence.

• H.B. 2176 – Would amend the Crimes Code to add certain prohibited activities that, if committed, constitute the crime of unlawful contact with a minor.

• H.B. 2177 – Would amend the Judiciary Code to expand the list of sexual offenses for which inmates must undergo sex offender counseling.

• H.B. 2178 – Would amend the Domestic Relations Code to expand the list of criminal convictions of a party or member of a party household that a court must consider before making a custody determination.

• S.B. 60 – Now Act 1 of 2020, amends the Crimes

Code to increase penalties relating to human trafficking and enhance funding for programs/services for trafficking victims.

This bipartisan effort is an important step in our dedicated efforts to ending the nightmare of modern-day slavery.

If you are a victim of human trafficking and need help, or suspect that someone else is a victim: Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at 1 (888) 373-7888.

Text the letters “Befree” or the numbers 233733 to reach the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.

If you suspect that human trafficking activity is present in your community, you may report a tip online.

Contact the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape at 1-800-692-7445.

County Commissioners approve Environmental and Energy Advisory Board appointments The Chester County Commissioners voted to appoint 15 individuals to the County’s new Environmental and Energy Advisory Board. The members of the Board include Chester County residents along with representatives of businesses, energy initiatives, municipalities, land conservancies and county departments.

“The main goal of the Environmental and Energy Advisory Board – and one of its first tasks – is to establish a Climate Action Plan for Chester County,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian D. Moskowitz.

“The focus and recommendations of this Board will enhance our commitment to preserving and protecting the environment, while balancing energy-related issues.”

The role of the Environmental and Energy Advisory Board is to provide both reviews and recommendations to the Commissioners and county departments which will include best environmental and energy practices in the areas of: buildings, facilities and operations; fuels, vehicles and transportation; food; responsible purchasing; housing; energy sources; air quality; storm water management; natural resource protection; and climate change.

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Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell officially appointed 15 county representatives to the new Environmental and Energy Advisory Board at the Commissioners’ meeting.

County Commissioner Josh Maxwell noted, “Chester County is privileged to have many expert volunteers who serve on a number of authorities, boards and commissions, and this new Board is no exception. The members of this Board have the expertise, talent, insight and passion to ensure Chester County leads the way on environmental and energy issues.”

Environmental efforts already underway by the County include a 15-year energy performance contract with energy service company Constellation that is implementing water and energy conservation measures in County facilities and that will save millions of dollars and

help the County reach its environmental goals.

The members of the new Environmental and Energy Advisory Board are David Busch, Mark Connolly, Carl DeWolf, Jess Cadorette, David Mazzocco, Kevin Warren, Peter Williamson, Jon Altshul, Steve Krug, Meredith Mayer, Scott Neumann, Rachel Roberts, Paul Spiegel, Jim Wiley and Will Williams.

Chester County’s 2018 Citizen Survey revealed that county residents ranked “Maintaining the quality of our water” as their number-one issue. Two goal areas of Landscapes3, Chester County’s comprehensive plan, focus on preserving and protecting the

environment.

“Landscapes3 will provide guidance to this Board on some of the County’s current environmental and energy objectives,” said Commissioner Michelle Kichline. “This includes a focus on energy sources and energy conservation measures, the protection and stewardship of open space and farmland, and guarding and restoring critical natural resources.”

An additional task of the Environmental and Energy Advisory Board is to review and advise on making strides towards the Sierra Club’s “Ready for 100” initiative, the national movement to achieve 100 percent clean, renewable and just energy across the U.S. by the year 2050.

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Underground Railroad hiker welcomed in Kennett

By Chris Barber Contributing Writer A sturdy trekker who has been tracing the Underground Railroad trails of abolitionist Harriet Tubman received an enthusiastic reception during his most recent journey as he arrived in southern Chester County from Delaware on Sunday.

Ken Johnston, 59, of West Philadelphia, is no newcomer to taking long hikes through and around historic places. In recent years, he has hiked across the width of Massachusetts, through Ireland from Belfast to Derry, and along the Martin Luther King Jr.’s route from Selma, Alabama, to Memphis, Tennessee, among others.

He didn’t always hold that desire, but in his adult and professional life the dream grew inside him.

Years ago, he said, he had a job that kept him inside all day. He said he came to a point where he said to himself, “I’ve got to get outside and walk.”

And that’s exactly what he did – with intense passion.

His current excursion called “Walk to Freedom” began in Cambridge, Md., and aimed to conclude in Philadelphia. It traces the routes abolitionist Harriet Tubman took to bring southern slaves north to eventual safe refuge in Canada.

Tubman was born into slavery in the late 1800s.

She herself escaped and later carried out 13 missions, rescuing about 70 slaves northward. She used a network of anti-slavery

activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad to do so.

Many of those helpers and the routes she took were in the Kennett Square area.

Johnston followed a strenuous schedule as he hiked the Walk to Freedom.

Given that hunters of escaped slaves in those days were always lurking to earn rewards for their captures, Tubman traveled at night when she and her charges were less vulnerable (or visible). She also took less traveled routes, often away from heavily traveled roadways to complete her missions.

Consequently, she walked through southern Chester County, which borders on then-slave states of Delaware and Maryland.

On Sunday, that route led Johnston and his entourage (including his family and dog) from Auburn Valley State Park in Yorklyn, through State Line Woods Preserve along Round Hill Road in Kennett Township.

Ordinarily, Johnston said, his walks receive very little attention along the way.

But in this particular instance, in anticipation of crossing the state line, he made a call ahead of time to local businesswoman Lynn Sinclair, who is spearheading the creation of a Kennett Heritage Center. Her dream is to showcase, among other things, the historical presence of the Underground Railroad in the town.

With that information in mind, Sinclair rolled out the red carpet and put together an event that Johnston and the local his-

Lynn Sinclair organized the reception for Ken Johnston on his Underground Railroad hike.

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The underground Railroad mural along State Street in Kennett Square depicts the activities of Harriet Tubman.

torians found impressive.

Not only did Sinclair greet Johnston cordially, but she also set up a reception, a bus trip of local underground sites, a light lunch and a few educational lectures along the way.

Johnston was greeted warmly as he arrived on the scene at the State Line Woods Preserve.

Those who had awaited him found he was eager to share his stories with them, not only at the arrival point, but throughout the bus tour that followed.

Johnston said he began the hike shortly after Christmas in Cambridge, Md., hiking 20-mile stretches along varied routes, most often in the area of what are now the routes 202, 52 and 41.

Well-schooled in the history of the Underground Railroad, Johnston said what he learned by walking the paths was that there were a lot of streams and small waterways to cross.

He was asked how accounts of Tubman and

Hiker Ken Johnston greets the audience who awaited him at the State Line Preserve on Sunday.

the activities of slave rescues that took place long ago were retrieved. He said much of the information was kept secret for protection, but some was sparsely recorded occasionally in

Hiker Ken Johnston greets his hostesses Crystal Crampton, left, and Lynn Sinclair.

Meredith Langer of Kennett Square does a crayon rubbing of a headstone in the Bucktoe Cemetery.

family Bibles. He also said that inasmuch as slaves were considered “property,” some public records from the time could be found in old newspapers and municipal files.

The bus tour took Johnston and his audience to the Bucktoe Cemetery, the Robert and Rachel Pierce Lamborn farm, the Longwood Progressive Friends Meetinghouse, the Fussell Building and the Underground Railroad mural on Cypress Street.

The first stop on the bus tour was the Bucktoe Cemetery on Buck Toe Road in Kennett Township.

It is a humble and small black graveyard with markers that go back to the mid-1800s. Its care is under the direction of Crystal Crampton of New Garden.

There, the guests surveyed the stones and some made crayon rubbings of the carvings from the stones to paper.

After the visit there, the bus drove through areas of back roads where the riders were witness to the Robert and Rachel Lamborn farm that had been an Underground Railroad stop.

Then they arrived at the former Longwood Progressive Friends Meetinghouse, which sits in front of the entrance to Longwood Gardens and has evolved into the Brandywine Valley Visitors Center.

Terence Maguire, a Kennett Square Underground Railroad Center board member and editor of its newsletter The Lantern, said the meetinghouse was one of many in the area during the 19th century, but, in contrast to its neighbors in the region, it supported active participation in abolitionist activities including the Underground Railroad.

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What was once the Progressive Friends Meetinghouse, once a stronghold of abolitionists, has been restored and become the Brandywine Valley Visitors center.

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Obituaries BERTHA P. BOWMAN

JOHN J. VANDERBURG

Bertha Petroll Bowman, formerly of Kennett Square, passed away Feb. 12. She was 97.

Born in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of the late Fritz E. Petroll and the late Anna Bradin Ogle Petroll.

Bertha was the beloved wife of the late Bradford Wilson Bowman, Sr., who passed away in 2018; mother of Bradford W. Bowman, Jr. (and his wife Linda) and Andrew Bowman (and his wife Sandy); grandmother of Brittany Bowman, Sonya Bowman, Lauren Bowman and Tyler Bowman; sister of Fritz “Pete” Petroll, Jr. (and his wife Pat) and Walter O. Petroll (and his wife Barbara).

In addition to her parents, Bertha was predeceased by siblings, William Frederick Petroll, Ann P. CroweGonser, Elsie Petroll Johnson and Margaret “Peggy” Belt.

A funeral service was held on Feb. 17 at the Longwood Funeral Home & Cremation of Matthew Genereux.

Burial was in Longwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Longwood Fire Company, 1001 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

Jon J. Vanderburg passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 8 at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband of Lois A. Divine Vanderburg, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.

Born in Kingston, Pa. in 1943, he was the son of the late Francis and Alberta (Austin) Vanderburg. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Jill Russell (Ron); a sister, Gail Frew (Bill); two grandchildren, Kourtney and Hunter Russell and an adoring border collie Lily who kept watch over him while he was ill.

Spending most of his younger life in West Pittston, Pa., Jon attended Luzerne Elementary School and West Pittston High School before leaving for Millersville University, where he met Lois on the second day after she arrived. She was a freshman and he was a senior. They dated for five years before marrying on Aug. 10, 1968 in West Chester.

In November of the following year, their daughter Jill was born. She was, and continues to be, a blessing to all.

After graduating from Millersville University with a degree in education, Jon secured a job teaching fifth grade science and math at Unionville Elementary School in the Unionville - Chadds Ford School District. When the Unionville Middle School (now Charles F. Patton Middle School) opened, he became the first guidance counselor.

He had been working to acquire his master’s degree in counseling from Millersville University.

Some years later, when Lois began teaching at the Middle School, Jon became one of Unionville High School’s counselors, and worked there until his retirement in 1997.

He thoroughly enjoyed his years as a teacher and also the feeling that he could guide the students he was assigned to and met with as a counselor. He was content with the

VIOLET R. MILLER

BERNICE R. TWYMAN

Violet Rose Miller, 81, of Port Deposit, Md. passed away on Feb. 14 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre De Grace, Md. She was the wife of the late Walter H. Miller.

Born in Oxford, she was the daughter of the late Howard Earl and Doris Fuller Krauss.

Violet was a seamstress and enjoyed bingo, motorcycles and crafts.

She is survived by one son, Robert H. Miller (Bobbi) of Port Deposit, Md; two daughters, Cathy Miriam WolfRing (Craig) of Bakersfield, CA and Diane Rose McIntosh (Jeffrey) of Colora, Md; Twelve grandchildren; twentyfour great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, Frank Krauss and Howard Krauss, Jr. both of Nottingham; and four sisters, Daisy Woodard of Oxford, Doris Reece of NC, Frances Foor of PA and Gladys Perry of VA. Funeral services were held on Feb. 18 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., in Oxford.

Interment will be in Rosebank Cemetery in Rising Sun, Md. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., in Oxford.

Arrangements by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford.

Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Bernice Rachel Twyman, 83, of New Castle, Del., formerly of Oxford, passed on Feb. 10 at New Castle Health and Rehabilitation Center, New Castle, Del. She was the wife of the late John L. Twyman.

Born in Georgetown, Md. on May 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Eunice and Bernice Brown Rochester.

Rachel was employed with J.B. Swayne Mushroom Cannery in Kennett Square in the late 1960s and in the 1970s she was employed as a bartender for Dallas Bar in Oxford.

She enjoyed dancing, parties, cooking and especially enjoyed Sunday dinners with family.

She is survived by two sons, John L. Twyman, Jr of Reading, Pa. and Calvin Twyman (Lisa) of Lancaster, Pa.; four daughters, Rose Twyman (Mack Maxwell) of New Castle, Del., Carolyn Twyman of West Chester, Pa., Rebecca Miller (Maurice) of Kirkwood, Pa. and Tonia Twyman (Shawn Comfort) of Reading, Pa.; one step-son, Vance Thorpe of Wilmington, Del.; twenty-four grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas Rochester of Oxford and Robert Rochester of New Castle, Del.; one sister, Ruth Rochester of Kennett Square; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by one son, Bud Allen Twyman, Sr.; four sisters, Eunice McClain, Olivia Twyman, Annie Rochester and Margaret Rochester and two brothers, John Rochester and Ernest Rochester.

A Home Going Service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St. in Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 9 to 11 a.m.

Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford.

Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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profession he had chosen for his life’s work.

Jon enjoyed playing tennis, even into his senior years, and was an excellent player. While teaching, he coached both the boys and the girls tennis teams.

He was also quite an outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish and belonged to the Buckhorn Hunting Lodge in Forkston Township, Pa., where his father was one of the original title holders. His son-in-law has recently joined and they have enjoyed spending time there together.

Jon was an excellent woodcarver, carving both large and small ducks, shore birds, and swans. He never wanted to sell his carvings. He just enjoyed giving them to friends.

Jon and his wife collected decoys and attended many Decoy Shows.

Over the years, the family has adopted and were given many cats and dogs. All were dearly loved, especially those given to them by Jon’s sister and brother-in-law, who bred and raised prize-winning Maine Coon Cats. But Jon’s best buddy was his beloved black lab Libby who went everywhere with him—hunting, fishing, and to Baily’s Farm.

She was a real companion.

Lois and Jon loved Hatteras Village, NC and spent many years visiting Hatteras Island with their friends and later with their family who all grew to love it just as much. It felt like home to them.

The family would like to extend its sincere thanks to the Longwood Fire Company and to the physicians who were so kind to them in the Emergency Room at the Chester County Hospital.

Services were held on Feb. 15 at the Longwood Funeral Home & Cremation of Matthew Genereux. Burial was private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, P.O. Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005 or the American Lung Association National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford Street Suite 101 Hudson, WI 54016-9316.

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Late free-throws eliminate Unionville girls from PIAA tourney, 42-30

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer After the visiting Unionville Indians battled through three quarters in their opening round PIAA girls basketball playoff game on Feb. 14, Juenger Gymnasium at Haverford High School became the site of a freethrow shooting clinic in the fourth quarter.

Unfortunately for the Indians, it wasn’t any of their players who were stepping to the line.

After entering the fourth quarter with a 25-24 lead, Unionville was defeated 42-30 on a fourth quarter where they were outscored 18-5 by Haverford, who shot 9 for 13 from the free-throw line.

Seeded 17th in a crowded District 1 6A bracket of 24 teams, the Indians qualified for postseason play on the back of their 14-8 regular season record, and by all indications, they entered the Haverford game showing all of the signs of a team on the rise. They held the Fords to 8 points in the first quarter on the strength of their defense, limiting high-scorer Chiara MacGillivray to just two free throws, while knocking back 8 points of their own.

After MacGillivray’s early free throws in the second quarter, Hannah Clancy’s jumper with 5:48 left in the first half staked Haverford to a 12-8 lead that led to a time out by Unionville.

After head coach Fred Ellzy regrouped the Indians, Alexia Brown’s steal and bucket with 5:12 left cut the Fords’ lead to 12-10. Soon after, the Indians tied the score on two free throws by Emma Dempsey, which was followed by a break-away layup and a jumper in the paint by Brown that gave Unionville a 16-12 lead.

On the other side of the court, Haverford took advantage of two missed scoring opportunities by Unionville to nail down 5 points that gave them a slim 17-16 lead at halftime.

A peek at the scoring ledger at halftime registered that Brown and Dempsey had accounted for all of Unionville’s points, but as the second half began, Ellzy found help in the form of effective free-throw shooting from others.

After MacGillivray’s early three-pointer in the third quarter gave Haverford a 22-18 lead, two freethrows by Lyndsey Barrett cut the lead to two points, which was followed by a steal and break-away layup by Brown, who was fouled on the shot and sank her free-throw to give the Indians a 23-22 lead.

After Ellzy called timeout with 53 second left in the quarter, Unionville’s Lindsey Robbins was fouled on a drive, and calmly sank both free throws to give Unionville a 25-24 lead heading into the fourth quarter

Photos by Richard L. Gaw

Unionville’s Emma Dempsey defends against Haverford’s Chiara MacGillivray during the second half of the Fords’ 42-30 victory on Feb. 14, in the opening round of the PIAA playoffs.

Unionville head coach Fred Ellzy gathers his team during a third quarter timeout.

– and the eight minutes that effectively ended the Indians’ otherwise successful season. The Fords were not just led by what happened for them at the charity stripe. Maddie Williams hit a three-

pointer that opened the scoring for Haverford, and Mollie Carpenter scored four crucial points, the last of which gave her team a 33-28 lead that helped seal the victory. The loss ended the Indians’ season and

Unionville’s Lindsey Robbins drives the lane during the third quarter.

moved the Fords (15-9) to a second-round playoff game against No. 1 seed Plymouth Whitemarsh on Feb. 19.

Brown finished with a game-high 14 points, while Dempsey contributed

8 points for Unionville.

The Fords were led by MacGillivray’s 13 points and 8 points by Addison Brodnik.

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

FAMILY MEDICINE – TOWER HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES JAMES KNOX, JR., MD

Jennersville Hospital is pleased to announce the return of James Knox, Jr., MD to the Southern Chester County community.

Effective Tuesday, December 3, Dr. Knox will begin seeing patients in his Oxford, PA office. He brings over three decades of experience in compassionate care, health education, wellness, and disease prevention to patients of all ages from newborns through older adults. Dr. Knox’s clinical interests also include sports medicine where he provides comprehensive care to athletes and physically active individuals. Learn more about Dr. Knox at towerhealth.org/physician-network.

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Feb. 21 Jazz Along the Brandywine Jazz Along the Brandywine will be held at Unionville High School on Friday, Feb. 21. This is a fun evening of fantastic jazz music in the Unionville High School auditorium.

Local high school bands will be critiqued by professional judges and awards will be presented. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, and children under 5 can attend for free.

Feb. 22 Gentle Yoga at the Oxford Library Amy Huf leads classes through gentle morning yoga for one hour at the Oxford Library. This morning yoga includes movement, stretches, and yoga postures with breath.

The classes take place on Saturday mornings through March 28 (with the exception of Feb. 29).

Class begins at 9:30 a.m.

Please arrive a few minutes before class to check in and get yourself set up. Bring a mat if you have one and come hydrated. There is a $75 cost for a 10-class pass, or drop in to a class for $10 to be paid when you

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arrive. Contact Amy Huf at amyhufyoga@gmail.com. with any questions.

Feb. 29 Kennett Winterfest Kennett Winterfest, featuring winter brews from more than 60 unique craft breweries, live music, and food trucks will take place Saturday, Feb. 29 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Ticket price includes unlimited tastings of delicious craft beer. Food is pay-as-you- go (food is not included in the price of admission). More information, including how to purchase tickets, can be found at kennettwinterfest. com.

March 28 through May 3 Spring blooms at Longwood Gardens Relish being outdoors as Longwood’s 1,100 acres herald the arrival of spring.

Enjoy the award-winning outdoor bulb display, culminating in a rainbow of more than 250,000 spring bulbs blooming in our famed Flower Garden Walk and Idea Garden.

Flowering trees, shrubs, and other burgeoning blooms herald the arrival of spring throughout the landscape.

Kennett Flash schedule The Kennett Flash (102

Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists in its intimate venue. Tickets are available in advance at www. kennettflash.org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. Upcoming shows include: John Németh, a top blues musician and modern soul singer (Feb. 20) comes to the Kennett Flash; Know Return, a tribute to Kansas, and Fooling Ourselves, a tribute to Styx (Feb. 21, tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show); Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles (Feb. 22, $18 tickets); Hadley presents Films & WordsLinda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (Feb. 23, free show with RSVP); Filo Betto, featuring members of Kategory 5 will appear with Juliana Danese (Feb. 28, $20 tickets in advance and $25 on the night of the show).

To submit items to the Calendar of Events, e-mail editor@chestercounty.com.

There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

Upland Country Day School plans alumni reunion Upland Country Day School invites all alumni, alumni parents, faculty, former faculty, grandparents, friends, and guests home for the 3rd Annual Alumni Reunion Black & Gold Soiree on Saturday, May 16.

The event will take

place from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. under the stars on Upland’s campus. The evening includes cocktails, dinner and dancing for alumni, alumni parents, faculty, former faculty, grandparents, friends and guests 21 and older. Tickets

are $65 per person or $100 for two tickets, and they can be purchased online by visiting www.uplandcds. org.

For more information email Kim Murphy in the alumni office at alumni@ uplandcds.org.

‘Stealing Wyeth’ book goes international with Great Britain book distributor Mowday has presentations scheduled in four states in coming weeks “Stealing Wyeth,” a book released by Barricade Books, is now being distributed in the United Kingdom, Europe and throughout the world

by Turnaround Publisher Services.

Author Bruce E. Mowday said, “Stealing Wyeth has had great success since its release last year. The true crime book tells the wild tale of the theft of 15 paintings from the estate of renowned artist Andrew Wyeth, the band of criminals involved in the criminality and the law enforcement team.”

Turnaround Publisher Services is a trade distributor and all titles are available from many bookshop customers.

Turnaround supplies shops throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and anywhere in the world.

Mowday, who has authored more than 20 books on true crime, history, business and sports, covered the Wyeth case as a newspaper reporter.

The theft included the taking of seven paintings by Andrew Wyeth, six by his famous son Jamie and two others.

The paintings are worth millions of dollars.

The book costs $24.95 and is available from

the publisher and on the internet. For signed copies, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com.

In the coming weeks, Mowday has talks scheduled in four states, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Connecticut.

Besides “Stealing Wyeth,” Mowday will be giving talks on his other true crime book, “Jailing

the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice,” and his history book, “Emotional Gettysburg.”

In March, Mowday will speak at the University of Delaware, Coatesville, Plymouth Meeting, Easton, Maryland, and Norwalk, Connecticut.

For all of Mowday’s talks, see the event section of www.mowday.com.

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times, many civil rights leaders have spoken there.

Next, heading west along Baltimore Pike, the bus stopped at the Fussell House, which is restored at McFarlan Road near recently constructed buildings.

It is said that some 2000 fugitive slaves passed through Fussell’s house, “The Pines,” and nearly every distinguished abolitionist to come to Kennett Square was entertained there at one time or another.

Traveling back into Kennett Square, the bus stopped at the parking lot on West State Street that abuts the building on which there is a large mural of Harriet Tubman.

The mural has covered the building for years, but

The Fussell House, called “The Pines,” was a bustling center of Underground Railroad activity.

it is destined for demoli- Library. tion soon to make room for Mary Hutchins, who is a the planned new Kennett member of the board of the Kennett Heritage Center and a development associate for the capital campaign for the new library, said the mural would not be lost, however. She explained that it will be reproduced in the new library building.

The event concluded at the future Kennett Heritage Center at 120 North Union Street for lunch. This was the former office of attorney Scudder Stevens and was purchased by Sinclair.

It sits on the west side of the street at the corner with West Linden Street.

Sinclair is in the midst of converting the building into the heritage center, with one area in it set aside for Kennett area Underground Railroad information and A list of local abolitionists from the 19th century graphics. appears along with a Harriet Tubman mural along Hutchins said the progState Street in Kennett Square.

ress is in the planning and permitting stages, but, Photos by Chris Barber “Don’t be surprised to see Underground Railroad hiker Ken Johnston emerges something this summer,” from the woods and greets guests at the State Line Woods Preserve. she said.

The Bucktoe Cemetery holds the remains of deceased local African Americans – some of them veterans of Civil War service.

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Church Calendar Feb. 22 Breakfast buffet The Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison Street in Oxford) is holding a breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. The buffet breakfast includes pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, fresh

fruit, homemade specialty breads, and more. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information, call the church at 610-932-9698. Proceeds benefit the church’s general expense fund.

March 7 Chocolate Festival The Oxford United

Methodist Church will be holding its 7th annual Chocolate Festival on Saturday, March 7. The church is inviting people to be a taster, a baker, or a contestant by entering your best chocolate creation in the contest. For anyone who wants to enter a treat in the contest, bring your

favorite chocolate creation to the Fellowship Hall between 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Judging begins at 10 a.m.

The categories to be judged are cakes/cupcakes, cookies, candy/fudge, brownies, and other desserts (such as pies, mousse, etc.) There will be a children’s category for entrants who are 16 and

under. No freezer items can be accepted due to melting issues during serving time.

All entries must be received in whole batches (a whole cake, 18 cupcakes, 36 cookies, or an entire batch of candy) and must be submitted in a disposable container.

There is no fee to enter the Chocolate Festival contest.

Ribbons will be awarded to first place, second place, third place, and honorable mention.

The event takes place at the church (18 Addison Street in Oxford) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The cost to attend is $5, and people will receive six tickets allowing them to sample six different sweets.

Ste. 311, West Conshohocken, PA 19428, Or to her Attorney: RONALD W. FENSTERMACHER, JR., LAW OFFICE OF RONALD W. FENSTERMACHER, JR, PC, 100 Four Falls Corporate Center, Ste. 311 West Conshohocken, PA 19428 2p-12-3t

received by the Kennett Consolidated School District until 2:30 pm prevailing time on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Kennett Consolidated School District Administration Offices, located at 300 E. South St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Bids delivered by Common Carrier(s) must be delivered a minimum of 1 hour prior to bid time to Kennett Consolidated School District Administration Offices, located at 300 E. South St., Kennett Square, PA 19348.

Bids will be opened publicly on Monday March 16, 2020 at 3:30 pm prevailing time at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. Further information regarding this invitation to bid is available on the School District’s website at http://kcsd. org. The undersigned reserves the right to waive informalities or defects in a bid to the extent permitted under Pennsylvania Law and to reject any or all bids or parts thereof.

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Estate of Robert L. Hosking, Deceased, Late of Coatesville, Chester County, PA, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Patricia Lee Pressman, Executrix, 222 Upland Way, Wayne, PA 19087 Or Attorney: Richard B. Pressman, Esquire, 1335 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF David Stitz, DECEASED. Late of E. Marlborough Township, Chester County, PA, LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay Carmella Stitz, ADMINISTRATOR, 101 Chalfont Rd., Kenntt Square, PA 19348 or _ATTORNEY: R. Kerry Kalmbach, Esquire, 109 W. Linden Street, Kennett square, PA 19348 2p-5-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

HELP WANTED

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Wayne J. Hundley and Victor J. Hundley, Co-Executors of the Estate of Leroy Bruce Hundley, Deceased, whose last address was West Grove, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Any person having a claim to this Estate is asked to make same c/o R. Samuel McMichael, Esquire, P.O. Box 296, Oxford, PA 19363.

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NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Oxford Borough Council, Chester County, Pennsylvania, at a public meeting scheduled on March 2, 2020, commencing at 7:00 p.m. to be held at the Borough Building, 401 East Market Street, Oxford, Pennsylvania, will conduct a public hearing to consider and possibly enact an ordinance amending Chapter 27, Zoning, of the existing Code of the Borough of Oxford regarding medical marijuana, a caption and summary of which follows. The ordinance can be examined at the Chester County Law Library, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania and the Borough Building at the above address during regular business hours. Copies of the ordinance may be obtained at a charge not greater than the cost thereof at the Borough Building during regular business hours.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF OXFORD, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 27, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF OXFORD REGARDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA. SECTION 1. Amends §27-202, Definition of Terms, to add the following terms

and accompanying definitions: “dispensary, medical marijuana,” “grower/ processor, medical marijuana,” and “medical marijuana.”

SECTIONS 2, 3, 4 and 5 amend §§27-704, 27-805, 27-902(1)(B) and 27-902(2)(B) to add medical marijuana dispensary as Uses Permitted as Conditional Uses in the C-1 Planned Commercial District, C-2 Neighborhood Commercial District and C-3 Central Business District in accordance with the terms of §27-1331.

SECTION 6. Amends §27-1005(1), Uses Permitted as Conditional Uses, to add medical marijuana grower/processor as a use permitted by conditional use in the I General Industrial District in accordance with the terms of §27-1331.

SECTION 7. Amends Part 13, Supplemental Land Use Regulations, to add the following new sections: §271331(1)(A) Medical Marijuana Grower/ Processor, which provides standards for medical marijuana grower/processors where permitted as a conditional use, including registration with the PA Department of Health; operation in compliance with its regulations; limit of one grower/processor on any one site or in any one building; security; parking in accordance with §27-1211; off-street loading in accordance with §27-1212; proximity to residentially-zoned, school or daycare properties; zoning officer approval of disposal plan; and prohibition of retail sales; and §27-1331(1) (B) Medical Marijuana Dispensary, which provides standards for medical marijuana dispensaries where permitted as a conditional use, including registration with the PA Department of Health; operation in compliance with its regulations; prohibition of operation

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on the same site as a grower/processor; proximity to residentially-zoned, school or daycare properties; security; limit of one dispensary on any one site or in any one building; operation within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility; prohibition of use of medical marijuana on the premises; prohibition of emissions; zoning officer approval of disposal plan; and parking in accordance with §27-1211.

SECTION 8. Provides for the severability of unconstitutional or invalid provisions of the ordinance.

SECTION 9. Repeals ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with any provisions of this ordinance.

SECTION 10. Provides that the amendment shall be effective as by law provided.

If you are a person with a disability wishing to attend the aforementioned meeting and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to observe or participate in the proceedings, please contact the Borough secretary at 610-932-2500 to discuss how your needs may best be accommodated.

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ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Edward J Nadrotowicz, Late of Oxford, East Nottingham, Chester County, PA, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Marilee Connor, 102 Waterway Road, Oxford, PA 19363, Executrix.

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ESTATE OF NICHOLAS S. ROOSEVELT, DECEASED. Late of the Township of Lower Oxford, Chester County, PA. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to KARIN E. ROOSEVELT, EXECUTRIX, c/o Ronald W. Fenstermacher, Jr., Esq., 100 Four Falls Corporate Center,

INCORPORATION NOTICE

Brewington Optical Inc. has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988. Kurtz & Revness, P.C., 3 Glenhardie Corp. Ctr., 1265 Drummers Lane, Suite 120, Wayne, PA 19087 2p-19-1t

INVITATION TO BID

SEALED BIDS are invited by the undersigned for the project described as Improvements to Kennett High School Steps. BIDS are invited on a lump sum basis for the following Contracts: General Construction Contract, HVAC/ Plumbing Construction Contract, and Electrical Construction Contract.

BIDS will be received by the Kennett Consolidated School District until 3:00 pm prevailing time on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Kennett Consolidated School District Administration Offices, located at 300 E. South St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Bids delivered by Common Carrier(s) must be delivered a minimum of 1 hour prior to bid time to Kennett Consolidated School District Administration Offices, located at 300 E. South St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Bids will be opened publicly on Monday March 16, 2020 at 4:00 pm prevailing time at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center.Further information regarding this invitation to bid is available on the School District’s website at http:// kcsd.org. The undersigned reserves the right to waive informalities or defects in a bid to the extent permitted under Pennsylvania Law and to reject any or all bids or parts thereof.

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INVITATION TO BID

SEALED BIDS are invited by the undersigned for the project described as Exterior Improvements to Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. BIDS are invited on a lump sum basis for the following Contracts: General Construction/Site Construction Contract, VAC/Plumbing Construction Contract, Electrical Construction Contract. BIDS will be

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of London Grove Township, during its Board of Supervisors Meeting on March 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the London Grove Township Municipal Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA 19390, will consider the ordinance to terminate its non-uniform cash balance pension plan administered by PMRS with the following title and summary. AN ORDINANCE OF LONDON GROVE TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ELECTING TO TERMINATE ITS NON-UNIFORM CASH BALANCE PENSION PLAN ADMINISTERED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (“PMRS”) PURSUANT TOARTICLE IV OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW; AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY ALL PROVISIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW AS AMENDED AND AS APPLICABLE TO MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES. The proposed ordinance is available for public inspection during regular business hours at London Grove Township Municipal Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA, the Chester County Law Library, West Chester, PA and the Chester County Press, 144 S. Jennersville Road, West Grove, PA, 19390, Kenneth Battin, Township Manager 2p-20-2t

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