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The Andrews Bridge Foxhounds Inc.'s, hounds, members, and staff.

In close proximity to the county line between Chester and Lancaster counties, horsemen with hounds are foxhunting three days a week in the Andrews Bridge territory, just as they have done for the past 101 years. That tradition has been going through turmoil as ownership of the pack of hounds used by the hunt came into legal question nearly two years ago.

The hunt was founded in 1917 by Walter M. Jeffords

and was known as Mr. Jeffords Hounds. His son succeeded him as Master of Foxhounds in 1954, later transferring the hunt, to Robert Crompton in 1968.

At that point, the hunt was known as Mr. Jeffords’ Andrews Bridge Foxhounds.

In the 1990s, the name was changed again to Andrews Bridge Hounds.

Crompton retained the pack at his Bell Road property, and was an active Master of Foxhounds for 40 years.

Changes began in earnest in 2008 when joint Masters J Continued on Page 3A

The circular tables in the conference room at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kennett Square last Wednesday afternoon were filled to capacity by nearly 30 women, each of whom shared a similar need that was firmly tethered to the reason why they were there: To connect with others, and share their story.

It was the latest monthly meeting of the Chadds Ford chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse, a local branch of a national organization that brings women of all ages and backgrounds together in a positive, action-forward method of networking meant to inspire, encourage and empower.

Reintroduced in southern Chester County in 2018 after serving the Wilmington community for a few years, the Chadds Ford chapter continues to gain traction in the community by opening doors of support for its current 28 members,

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The chapter’s monthly luncheons are just a small part of the many opportunities Polka Dot Powerhouse gives women to network, share their knowledge and achievements, and be honored for their contributions.

who are looking to collaborate in business, share knowledge, and help “rock the dots” of opportunity. In short, it’s sisterhood accelerated, woman to woman.

“We believe in not only building powerful, positive connections, but also in using them to educate, collaborate, and change the world,” said Polka Dot Powerhouse founder

Shannon Crotty. “When you’re grateful for a great connection, the logical next step is to gift it back.

We reward people for their involvement, because we believe people who take action toward the betterment of their own lives and the lives of others, deserve a thank you or two (or twenty).”

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Oxford woman represents Pennsylvania in national pageant

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

the preparation work for the pageant. She then went through a series of interviews with pageant judges, discussing her own background and goals, as well as issues like politics and world events, before taking part in the beauty pageant competitions on Saturday and Sunday.

Kayla is a graduate of Oxford Area High School, and has been a regular pageant titlist. She was most

UHS to kick up this year’s senior prom with style and flair

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

There is not a single individual who, when asked to think back to his or her high school prom, is not Poster art in Oxford filled with the remembrance exhibit...5B of dread, nerves and fear.

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Classifieds.................8B For young people who identify outside of gender orientation and norms, © 2007 The Chester County Press that fear is often magnified, but for some students at Unionville High School who are marking off their calendar toward the big day, help in the form of empathy and design is on its way.

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Kayla Root, a sophomore at Penn State University, traveled to Las Vegas last week to represent her home state of Pennsylvania in the United States of America’s Miss pageant.

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In collaboration with Courtney Harrison and Victoria Inverso of Textile, a Kennett Square clothing store, local clothing designer David Ferron is currently working with members of the school’s Gay-Straight Alliance Club (GSA) on “Project Prom,” a creative forum for LGBTQ students to express themselves through art, as they prepare for the school’s senior prom on May 18 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.

The idea to offer students a creative outlet came to Ferron soon after he returned to Chester County – where he was raised and graduated from UHS in 2007 – after eight years in the design industry in New York City. He had just Continued on Page 3A

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At Penn State University, Kayla has a dual major, focusing on microbiology and physics. Her goal is to become a veterinarian and animal health correspondent after graduation.

Karen said that joining beauty pageants has helped her daughter in a variety of ways. When Kayla was in fourth grade, a classmate nominated her to take part in a pageant, and that’s how she got started in competitions. The little extra push to get involved helped Kayla start overcoming her natural shyness, Karen said. Since then, competing in pageants has offered Kayla a number

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“We are unlike any other networking group out there, in that we are all about supporting and empowering each other,” said Denise Ciancia, the Chadds Ford chapter’s managing director. “Too many times, we join groups and we become uncomfortable, because we feel like we’re going to be judged, or we’re not brought into the fold or we’ve worn the wrong outfit or we’re afraid to say the wrong things.

“For this group, the minute you walk in, everyone is welcoming. It doesn’t matter what you do or what you’re selling or what you’re wearing. It’s become a judgment-free zone.”

For a yearly fee level of $300 – or the Diamond membership level of $700 – members receive invitations to a monthly luncheon that includes lunch, networking opportunities and a featured speaker. At its Feb. 13 luncheon, the chapter invited American Heart Association

instructor Eileen Knopf, who gave a presentation on heart disease prevention for women.

The “power of the dot” also extends to social media, where members can attend several online “zoom” workshops and business meetings every month, that allows them to connect with Polka Dot Powerhouse members at chapters across the nation and in Canada.

“I can log into my computer from home and say, ‘Find me Dots who are in marketing,’ and it immediately connects me with every single member who is in the field,” said Jackie Crego, the chapter’s social media specialist and the owner of ‘That’s What She Said,’ a marketing company.

“It’s learning from each other, in terms of sharing the tips and tricks of a particular trade.”

Close to home, the chapter is looking to expand its networking by introducing evening social activities and structured meetings, targeted to women who are unable to attend monthly luncheons.

Ciancia said that the truest definition of the Chadds Ford chapter is found in the diversity of its membership.

“We have a few members who are health and wellness coaches, and a couple in real estate and some who are financial advisors and planners, but none of us are in competition with each other,” she said. “Rather, we learn from each other.

We truly believe in having an abundant mindset.”

The accelerated growth of Polka Dot Powerhouse – there are now 76 chapters in 26 states and Canada, including six in Pennsylvania – arrives at a moment when the definition of the modern woman has not only included the breaking of glass ceilings toward opportunity, but the colossal juggling act of balancing motherhood, marriage, work, children and family.

It’s a collision of roles that has served as a common and connective bond for many women in the Chadds Ford chapter.

“For so many years, everyone expected us to show up to everything and fill in every gap – have a career, make dinner, make sure our kids wore the right clothes and did well in school, and that we attended all of their activities,” Crego said. “It began to become ingrained in our heads that we needed to be everything to all people.

A lot of women nowadays are looking at each other a different way, not from a judgmental viewpoint, but from an empathetic one, by acknowledging that we’re all simply doing the best

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The Chadds Ford chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse, a national networking group for women, held its monthly luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn on Feb. 13.

that we can. Polka Dot is an opportunity for women to be real and genuine with each other.”

Crego pointed to a recent Chadds Ford chapter luncheon, when a guest speaker gave a presentation on meditation and personal reflection. When she looked up after it ended, she noticed that two women at her table were crying.

“One woman told me afterwards, ‘I so needed this today,’” she said. “She left that meeting feeling like the seven people who were sitting at the table with her made her feel that she was not alone. It’s the support that tells us that we all go through the trials of life. Women tend to think that no one will understand them, but the truth is that we all go through it. Polka Dot allows for the connection that tells us, ‘I am okay.’”

After teaching in the Avon Grove School District for 25 years, Ciancia left to begin Share My Secret, a health and wellness solutions company, in 2010.

While she experienced the fear of transitioning from

Social media specialist Jackie Crego, left, and Denise Ciancia, of the Chadds Ford chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse.

one chapter of her life to the next, Ciancia began to embrace the idea that change was beneficial, a feeling that she shares with her team and those at the Chadds Ford chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse.

“We realize there is more to life than following our Plan As,” she said. “We’re on our Plan Bs, and for me, Polka Dot Powerhouse is an extension of that incredible change. It’s what happens when we begin to empower ourselves, and in doing

so, we begin to empower others.”

To learn more about Polka Dot Powerhouse, visit www.polkadotpowerhouse. To learn more about the Chadds Ford chapter, email Denise Ciancia at deniserocksthedot@gmail. com or visit the chapter’s Facebook page at Polka Dot Powerhouse – Chadds Ford, Pa. chapter.

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

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opened Unionville Saddle, his custom garment shop on Doe Run Road, and was brainstorming ideas on how best to market his business.

“So often with small businesses, owners can either choose the wine and cheese route in order to get their name out there, or they can engage in causes that have power and meaning,” Ferron said. “For me, it was a connect-the dots thing: how do I help get the word out about my business, but also be able to impact the people in the LGBQT community? The prom is such a difficult time for any student, gay, straight or otherwise. How do I help these students navigate this social stigma surrounding the prom?”

As he began to cultivate the project, Ferron met with Pat Clark, his former football coach at UHS, who is also coordinating this year’s UHS senior prom.

“Coach Clark was walking in Unionville Park last summer behind my shop, and I invited him in to take a look,

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Stephen Hill and Stephen Harris for Andrews Bridge Foxhounds, Inc., entered into an arrangement to lease the pack of foxhounds and the kennel from Crompton on a year-to-year basis, and be responsible for their care.

Betsy Harris joined her husband as a joint Master in 2011 and Hill ended his responsibilities with the hunt in 2014. Stephen and Betsy Harris continued to use the pack of hounds and lead the hunt under the name Andrews Bridge Foxhounds, Inc., a non-profit corporation.

Leasing a pack of foxhounds is not a typical arrangement in the foxhunting community, but it worked for the Andrews Bridge Foxhounds, Inc. and the many horsemen who took ride with the hunt until 2017.

After a March 2017 e-mail notice said that they would not be renewing the lease for the pack, the Harrises took the pack of approximately 70 hounds from the kennel on the Crompton property, leaving behind two older dogs that had been part of the original pack when the

and we just began talking about my idea, which hadn’t been truly formed yet,” Ferron said. “It was really the first time I vocalized my ideas for what I wanted to do.”

As part of the project, Ferron, Harrison and Inverso invited students to present a creative representation on the theme of “Love is Love,” using any medium they wished – painting, photography, film, writing or performance. In addition, those in competition were asked to submit a “mood board” that contained three to five images that reflected the finished product of their prom theme.

The competition took place on Feb. 14 in the school’s auditorium, and the winning entry came from a student who performed an original song and presented a prom theme invoking David Bowie’s masterful creation Ziggy Stardust, whose message spoke of spreading acceptance through peace and love. Working from these images, Ferron will design the winning student’s prom wear.

If one half of the project

illuminated the creativity of students during the competition, then the other half will promise to frolic in the playroom of fashion and design. Ferron will host a pre-prom party at his studio, which will be open to every UHS student who applied to the “Project Prom,” their prom dates, members of the GSA Club, and friends and families. Catering will be provided by Catherine’s Restaurant in Unionville, non-alcoholic cocktails will be donated by the Kennett Brewing Company, and the event will be captured through the lenses of professional photographers.

Prior to the event, Ferron, Inverso and Harrison will help students create their unique and personal Lewk, defined in several urban dictionaries as an item of clothing or apparel that becomes one’s consistent, personal and signature style, like sporting a variety of hats, for example, or choosing a particular kind of eye wear.

“The Lewk is the first moment you walk out on a runway, when you present your head-to-toe look to

lease began. The hounds taken had all been born during the period of the lease, including some with outside breeding from other packs.

The Cromptons were not told where the dogs were taken, and they quickly initiated legal proceedings to get them back, but Robert Crompton would never see the return of the pack. He passed away at the beginning of 2018, but his wife continued the fight.

In the meantime the Harrises began planning and construction of a new, all modern kennel on their Colerain Township property, where the pack was housed, starting last year.

In a decision handed down Jan. 28, 2019 by Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Judge Leonard G. Brown, ownership of the fox hounds was determined to belong to plaintiffs Georgia Crompton and the estate of her late husband Robert Crompton.

“It (the court decision) says my client owns the Andrews Bridge Foxhounds,” Samuel McMichael, attorney for the Cromptons, said in a Feb. 15 telephone interview.

“They’re asking for some hounds to be excluded from

that, but basically the judge ordered that they’re all identified as the Andrews Bridge Foxhounds. They’ve asked for a special relief hearing to prove why they should give all of them up. At this point, we’re entitled to every one that is considered an Andrews Bridge Foxhound.

Once they identify a pack, it’s the bloodline, too. It’s more than just a name. What will happen is the owners who owned them when they leased them to the Harrises will have them and have the hunt again. Most of them are back at the kennel.”

In response to the ruling, Harris returned about 40 hounds to the Crompton kennel.

“Of course we were sorry the judge saw the case differently than we did,” Betsy Harris said in a telephone interview.

Harris declined to go into specifics of the case, due to continuing litigation, but the Andrews Bridge Foxhounds, Inc. has hounds and is actively hunting every Monday, Thursday and Saturday when weather and footing conditions permit.

“We currently retain close to 30 hounds which have been given to us personally

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Clothing designer David Ferron is collaborating with Victoria Inverso and Courtney Harrison of Textile, a Kennett Square clothing boutique, on “Project Prom,” which is giving Unionville High School students the opportunity to express their creativity and individualism as they prepare for the school’s senior prom on May 18.

everyone,” Ferron said. “It’s not the dress on the rack or the accessories on the table, but the reflection of you.

We’re helping these students cultivate their prom Lewk.

“You can use clothing to express yourself in so many ways, particularly at important moments like a prom, and this event will allow students to get a little more imaginative than simply

wearing a tuxedo.”

While “Project Prom” at Unionville High School promises to be an event accented by the bells and baubles of fashion and design, it also connects three local young professionals to students who aspire to carve their own paths, and look for role models along the way.

“If someone had walked

into my high school and offered to do this for the LGBQT community there, I would have freaked out, but I would’ve also realized that ‘Wow. I’m not the only one,’” Harrison said. “Our message to these students is, ‘We’re just like you.’”

for our hunt over the past ten years. These hounds unfortunately are still involved in the overall legal process,” Harris said. “We still have quite a number of hounds in our kennel. We are also acquiring experienced hunting hounds to supplement our pack. We have gotten them from the foxhunting community, literally from up and down the East Coast.

They’re sending us good hunting hounds so they’re ready to pick up and go.”

Hunts take place primarily in Colerain Township, but other locations for meets include Lower Oxford and Elk townships in Chester County.

“Basically, nothing has changed with our hunt.

Andrews Bridge Foxhounds, Inc., is the same as it has been,” Harris said. “We have a state-of-the-art kennel, a solid and extremely loyal membership, dedicated professional and honorary staff, hounds, horses and land owners and friends.”

In addition to ruling on the ownership of the hounds, the judge’s decision may be read to indicate that the original Andrews Bridge Foxhounds pack owned by Crompton and the associated

Hunt, not Andrews Bridge Foxhounds, Inc., has the rights to the pack and the territory where they hunt.

“The Cromptons own the foxhounds, the hunt, and the territory. They will enforce that right,” McMichael said.

“Anybody can foxhunt anywhere they get permission from a landowner. They can foxhunt all they want.

The issue as to who has what right to the land should be enforced. The territory belongs to Andrews Bridge Foxhounds.”

Territories are controlled to some extent by the Masters of the Foxhound Association of America, which is the governing body for the sport.

More directly, the land used for foxhunting is available only by the permission of the

property owners who allow the hunt onto their grounds.

Going forward, there is potential for continued litigation of the ownership of the remainder of what the Crompton’s consider to be the pack of hounds. A decision on the right of Andrew’s Bridge Foxhounds, Inc. to hunt their current territory and the organization’s standing with the Masters of the Foxhound Association of America will be a factor in shaping the future of the hunt going forward.

“It’s an unfortunate situation,” McMichael said. “We hope it calms down and foxhunting goes along as it should be.”

“We remain positive,” Harris said. “We are still hunting.”

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

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Oxford Area High School to present Barrar, committees learn about ‘Seussical: the Musical’

Children of all ages will have a chance to get up close and personal with many of their most beloved book characters when the Oxford Area High School Drama Department presents “Seussical: The Musical” based on the creations of Dr. Seuss, on Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 2 at 12 and 4 p.m.

Tickets are $12 adults, $8 students and children and can be purchased online at www.oxfordasd. org/Domain/421. Tickets will also be available at the door, but advance purchase is encouraged for best seating options.

Presented at the high school on the 115th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel, born on March 2, 1904), Seussical, by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, is a non-stop musical experience that brings alive many of Dr. Seuss’s classic children’s stories such as “The Cat in the Hat,” “Horton Hears a Who” and “If I Ran the Circus.”

After its Broadway debut in 2000, Seussical spawned two U.S. national tours and a London West End production, and has become a frequent production for schools and regional theatres.

During Seussical you will meet not only The Cat in the Hat and

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Performers in the Circus McGurkus, from Dr. Seuss’s If I Ran the Circus, include (from left) Mandi Poole, Haley Master, Tori Milburn, Zarrelle Zavala, Sophie Sapp, Virginia Bresler, Ashley Dively and Kathryn Lane.

Horton the Elephant, but also heroes like Little Morris McGurk, Getrude McFuzz and the Wickersham Brothers.

Directors Dr. Erin Kauppila and Bridget Cotellese, the high school’s band and choral directors, respectively, and a cast and crew of talented students, have created a magical and colorful world where the fun never stops, even while lessons are learned.

“I was a cast member of Seussical in high school and I absolutely fell in love with it,” said Cotellese. “When we were talking about what musical to do this year and Erin suggested Seussical, I practically did cartwheels.”

“We have a lot of really strong kids this year, and Seussical features a lot of cast members,” said Dr. Kauppila. “This is a

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Seussical, to be presented at Oxford Area High School on March 1 and 2, features Connor Goettel as Horton the Elephant and Abby Boohar at Gertrude McFuzz.

great opportunity for us to highlight how much talent there is at Oxford.”

“Seussical is musical theater for young audiences,” she added.

“The length of the show is just right for children, with no intermission.

It’s an excellent way

to introduce musicals to kids who are seeing their f irst show. We want them to laugh and be loud and clap and be excited. Seussical is really colorful and always in motion – it’s just a perfect show for families.”

Rep. Steve Barrar ( R - C h e s t e r / D e l awa r e ) and other members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees held an informational meeting that included discussion about the vulnerabilities that inherently exist because of Pennsylvania’s voting machines.

“As chairman of the House committee which has oversight on homeland security matters, I felt it imperative to examine this issue as a part of the committee’s overall discussions on cyber security,” Barrar said.

The Keystone State uses two types of electronic voting systems: direct recording electronic (50 counties) and optical scan (17 counties) systems. While both methods use computers, optical scan systems incorporate paper ballots that generate the results electronically. Paper ballots are kept as a way to check the computer results or even hand count the results if necessary.

As checking each paper ballot against the electronic record would be impossible, mathematical algorithms are used to spot check specific ballots to confirm the election’s results.

“Because this is such a complex problem, it’s our instinct to hope someone else will solve it for us. However, it demands our attention as it has

tremendous power to impact not only election results, but also the public’s perception of them,” Barrar said.

Without taking action, the Commonwealth will be the only swing state without paper records for the 2020 election – making it an obvious target for anyone who wishes to manipulate the election or cast doubt of its legitimacy within society.

“We cannot afford to have the results of the elections questioned, especially in an important swing state like Pennsylvania,” Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer, who has 40 years of experience in national security, cyber security and cyber defense.

“Pennsylvanians deserve to be confident their votes will be cast as intended and counted as cast.”

While voting machines aren’t connected to the internet, they are susceptible to tampering whenever updates to the machines are required. At that time, the closed system can be changed to an open system, enabling changes to voting records.

The cost to replace the existing equipment, including training, voter outreach and logistical needs for deployment is $150 million. Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal calls for just $15 million a year, with an additional $15 million a year during the next four years.

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One of the country’s largest mushroom growers selected for Business Hall of Fame Michael L. Pia, Director of South Mill Champs, has been chosen by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) for induction into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame.

Pia will be inducted at the CCEDC’s annual Business Achievement Award Dinner attended by more than 400 of the region’s business leaders on Wednesday, April 3 at the historic Phoenixville Foundry.

“As one of the largest mushroom growers in the country, South Mill Champs has demonstrated not only longevity of success but also continuous innovation and diversification. Mike and his family have been at the helm of that achievement for many, many years,” said Gary Smith, CCEDC President and CEO. “At a time when the entire U.S. mushroom industry is facing challenges, this is recognition of what industry leaders like Mike contribute to the Philadelphia area, the nation and the world.”

Announcement of the award comes as South Mill Champs, based in Kennett Square, actively looks to expand to new mushroom growing facilities that would bring significant additional investment and employment to Chester County, as well as incorporate new, state-ofthe-art technologies.

“For nearly 90 years, our business has flourished in Chester County,” said Pia.

“Beyond its natural beauty lies a supportive business environment, a strong economy and people of the highest caliber. While our business today takes us throughout North America and abroad, Chester County will always be our home. It’s an honor to be recognized with the Chester County Economic Development Council’s most prestigious award.”

Pia is a third-generation mushroom farmer whose grandfather began growing mushrooms in Chester County in 1932, just a few years after immigrating to the U.S. from Italy.

Pia’s father, Louis, grew up in the family business and in 1950, he began producing a new type of synthetic mushroom growing substrate (the composted food base for the crop) developed at Penn State University. Very quickly the small, family mushroom farm became the largest commercial supplier of mushroom growing substrate in the U.S. In the late 1970s, Louis’ two sons, Mike and John, began working full time in the family business. In 1982, the Pia family switched its focus from commercial substrate production to mushroom growing when they purchased the largest mushroom farm in Chester County from a subsidiary of the Clorox Company.

Mike and John assumed full ownership and control of the family business in 1984.

Michael L. Pia, Director of South Mill Champs, has been chosen by the Chester County Economic Development Council for induction into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame.

Soon after, they formed South Mill Mushrooms as their sales company and continued to grow the business through acquisitions and expansions, eventually becoming one of the largest mushroom producers in Chester County and the fourth largest in the U.S. In May 2017, the Pia brothers brought a financial partner into the business to capitalize on the significant growth opportunities they saw in the industry. A short seven months later, the company purchased Champs Mushrooms, the largest mushroom producer in British Columbia, nearly doubling the size of the business and rebranding as

South Mill Champs.

Today, Pia’s son Michael Jr. represents the family’s fourth generation of mushroom growers. South Mill Champs supplies more than 2,000,000 pounds of mushrooms each week to retail, wholesale, foodservice and industrial customers throughout North America. The business is fully integrated with state-ofthe art composting facilities, traditional and Dutch style growing operations, automated packaging, freezing and processing and a nationwide distribution network. Total operations boast a workforce of nearly 2,000 people.

Pia has served two terms as President of the American

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Mushroom Institute and has served on the Mushroom Council, of which he is a founding member. He has also served as a board member of numerous local organizations including the CCEDC, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, Alliance for Better Housing and United Way. One of his most rewarding duties is running the Michael & Nancy Pia Foundation with his wife Nancy. They formed the charitable organization in 2002, focusing on improving the lives of children by supporting the good work of numerous local charitable organizations.

Past inductees into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame include Claudia P. Hellebush, former CEO

of United Way of Chester County (2018); Dr. Jerry Parker, President of Delaware County Community College (2017); W. Thomas Musser, Chairman of The Tri-M Group, LLC (2016); John Bogle of The Vanguard Group; Greg Bentley of Bentley Systems; Oscar Lasko of Lasko Products, Inc.; Jack Loew of J. Loew & Associates, Inc.; Tom Fillippo of Devault Foods; Robert Hankin of Hankin Group; Jerry Parsons of CTDI; and more.

Pia will be inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame at the CCEDC’s Business Achievement Award Dinner on April 3 at Phoenixville Foundry. To purchase tickets, to become a sponsor or for more information, contact Kathy Field at 610-321-8217 or kfield@ccedcpa.com.

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Michael L. Pia is shown here (far left) in front of a portrait of his father Louis. To the right of the portrait are Mike Pia’s son Mike Jr. and young Louis Pia.

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Conservation program asks homeowners to ‘Catch the Rain’

By John Chambless Staff Writer In terms of its benefit to the environment, your green lawn is not green. Mowed lawns shed about 90 percent of the rainwater that falls on them, contributing runoff to local streams.

In parts of Chester County, stormwater washing off the land is the largest source of pollution in the White Clay Creek. If it’s not properly managed, almost all of the rain that falls on paved surfaces, mowed lawns and patios ends up as stormwater runoff.

The White Clay Wild & Scenic River Program and the Brandywine Conservancy have developed a program called “Catch the Rain” that invites White Clay watershed homeowners to learn more about green stormwater projects through on-site property visits. Homeowners are eligible to receive a lifetime total of $2,500 per property in rebates if they perform certain projects, such as adding rain barrels, rain gardens, tree canopies and conservation landscape plantings.

According to the White Clay Wild & Scenic River Program (www.Whiteclay.org), rain that falls on forests and meadows gradually soaks into the sponge-like soils; pollutants are filtered out, groundwater is replenished, and stream water swings between flood and drought levels are evened out, preserving more constant stream flows and protecting aquatic life.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) practices can help capture, detain and infiltrate rain, mimicking natural ecosystems. GSI

systems are proven to simulate natural soil filtering and reduce stormwater volumes and speeds. Smaller lawns also cut down on mowing and fertilizer/ pesticide applications.

GSI projects can also enhance community beauty, increase property values, and provide habitats for birds and pollinators.

During a home visit, representatives will explain simple installations and procedures that will help save the environment, such as rain barrels, rain gardens, pervious paving retrofits or removal of existing paving, conservation landscape plantings and canopy tree plantings.

“Catch the Rain” is intended for suburban homeowners in the White Clay watershed, especially in older subdivisions lacking stormwater basins.

Projects could be as simple as planting native shade trees over a driveway, installing a bed of native wildflowers, or catching rain from a roof to reuse on a lawn or garden.

To apply for enrollment in the White Clay Water “Catch the Rain” program, call 484-716-6836 or email mpc Catch The Rain. Interested homeowners can also complete the online application at www. whiteclay.org/CatchTheRain.

A professional will be in touch to schedule a site visit, explain the program, and tour the yard to measure, make notes, and make custom recommendations. The site visit will take about an hour. Two to three weeks after the site visit, general recommendations will be sent, including a schedule to install the features, and estimated price and rebate amounts available.

In some cases, homeowner

options such as the type of rain garden, paving choice, and connections of more than one feature (such as taking rain barrel overflow into a rain garden) will be discussed.

White Clay Watershed Association has local partners who will work to have projects installed.

The program rebate of a known percentage of the total cost will be made after a final project inspection by a Catch the Rain representative.

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

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Two major projects, one momentous week

Killion introduces gun bill to reduce suicides, shootings

There was a frigid, dreary February weekend sandwiched between them, but on back-to-back weekdays earlier this month, two major projects in southern Chester County reached milestones.

First, on Feb. 8, Oxford Borough officially broke ground on a project that includes a parking garage, a transportation center, and a new administration building. Then, on Feb. 11, Penn Township held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Red Rose Inn to mark the start of much-needed improvements to the Route 796 and West Baltimore Pike intersection.

It’s been nearly five decades since business owners in downtown Oxford first identified parking as a need in the face of increased competition from shopping centers and shopping malls that offered ample parking. In the intervening decades there were numerous parking studies and plenty of complaint and debate about parking in the borough.

Similarly, the intersection in Penn Township has long been inadequate. The commercial and residential growth as far back as the 1980s transformed the Penn Township intersection into one of the most inefficient in the entire state.

It’s a coincidence that these two projects that have been in the planning stages for years are getting underway at the same time, but make no mistake, these two major projects taking place in one momentous week illustrate southern Chester County’s continued vibrancy.

The addition of a parking garage in downtown Oxford not only addresses a longtime need for more parking, it could also help the borough attract an anchor tenant or two to the downtown district, solidifying the commercial base. Oxford’s revitalization efforts have produced real results, especially in the last decade or so, but a lack of parking in the downtown has long been an impediment to attracting a restaurant or a larger employer to the business district. Now that work has started on the parking garage, Oxford can move on to the next phase of revitalization with the parking garage serving as a catalyst for economic development in the years to come.

It’s no coincidence that several good examples of downtown revitalization can be found right here in Chester County—Kennett Square, West Chester, Phoenixville, and Oxford, among them. Since 2002, the county has allocated approximately $65.5 million to revitalize the urban centers, providing funding for streetscape improvements and infrastructure upgrades.

The county provided early funding to Oxford Borough’s parking garage project, helping to move it forward at a critical time. Revitalizing the downtown centers has long been a part of Chester County’s blueprint for balancing economic prosperity with preservation efforts.

Meanwhile, Penn Township has long been a shining example of smart growth. The township became a hub for retirement communities and medical facilities, both of which strengthen the local tax base by generating revenues without adding students to the local school system. The growth of the township necessitated the intersection improvements that are now taking place.

Those improvements should not only address the traffic congestion at the most important intersection in the township, they should also allow for more economic development in the immediate area.

Funding from the state was critical for both projects, so critical in fact that it’s very unlikely that either one could be taking place now without it. Local officials in Oxford Borough and Penn Township lauded the efforts of State Rep. John Lawrence and State Sen. Andrew Dinniman for their tireless work in helping their municipalities secure state funding for the projects. The two projects in Oxford Borough and Penn Township are examples of how governments at various levels can work together to maximize returns on investment by helping local municipalities secure the infrastructure improvements that they need to succeed.

Saying Pennsylvania must do more to end gun violence, Sen. Tom Killion introduced legislation that would temporarily remove guns from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others.

“Our hearts break daily for the families who have lost loved ones to gun violence,” said Killion. “With 100 gun deaths occurring every day in this country, it has become a national epidemic. We must do more to keep guns out of the hands of disturbed and dangerous people,” he added.

Referred to as red flag or extreme risk protection order laws, Killion’s legislation is similar to laws that have passed in thirteen other states. The goal of these laws is to help prevent gun suicides and mass shootings.

Modeled after a bill previously proposed by Representative Todd Stephens, the legislation would allow for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals determined to be dangerous by a court.

Under the legislation, law enforcement, family members or household members could petition county Common Pleas Courts to issue an order temporarily prohibiting disturbed individuals from possessing a firearm. A judge would then weigh evidence presented at a hearing where the individual in question is able to be present.

If a judge orders the relinquishment of firearms, the guns can be returned to the individual after the original court order expires or after a new date is established at a subsequent hearing.

Killion noted that according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 100 people die every day from

gun violence in the United States, nearly two thirds of whom are gun suicides.

In Pennsylvania, there are 1,500 firearm-related deaths each year, with 62 percent of them being suicides.

Killion officially introduced his red flag legislation, Senate Bill 90, on the one-year anniversary of the horrific mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that left 17 students and staff members dead. The perpetrator had demonstrated a pattern of disturbing behavior prior to the shooting, according to reports.

Killion pointed out that other states have had success with their red flag laws, including neighboring Maryland.

Last month, Maryland officials reported that 148 people determined to be a danger to themselves or others were ordered to relinquish firearms during the first three months of their new red flag law. Four of these individuals were deemed significant threats to Maryland schools.

Killion also drew attention to a psychiatric study that showed red flag laws reduced gun suicides by over 10 per-

cent in Connecticut and by 7.5 percent in Indiana.

“Red flag laws are clearly preventing gun tragedies in other states,” said Killion.

“This law will absolutely save lives in Pennsylvania,” he added.

State gun safety groups praised Killion’s red flag legislation.

“CeaseFirePA thanks Senator Killion for again taking the lead to put forth a bill to save lives in Pennsylvania, a bill that is evidence-based, with solid data to support it. Extreme risk protection orders create a process by which family members and law enforcement can use the judicial process to seek to temporarily bar access to firearms by a loved one who is in crisis and at risk of harming himself or others.

We are committed to working with Senator Killion to build broad bipartisan support for this bill,” said Shira Goodman, executive director of CeaseFirePA. Marybeth Christiansen, volunteer state legislative lead with the Pennsylvania chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America said, “We appreciate Senator Killion’s leadership on introducing

this life-saving extreme risk protection order legislation.

As we approach the one-year mark of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School this week, we urge the General Assembly to follow Florida’s lead and quickly pass this bill. We know this legislation will save lives.”

“Delco United for Sensible Gun Policy is proud to support Senator Killion in his efforts to have an extreme risk protection order bill signed into law in Pennsylvania.

This lifesaving legislation will work to cut down on the number of suicides and all-too-common incidents of preventable gun violence in our communities,” said Jessica Frankl, co-chair of Delaware County United for Sensible Gun Policy.

Ann Colby-Cummings, chairperson of GunSenseUs said, “Passing this legislation will provide Pennsylvania families and law enforcement with a proven tool to address possible gun violence before it occurs. How many times have people reported they knew a person who owned firearms was troubled, but were unable to get help to address it? This tool will provide that help.”

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Sen. Tom Killion speaking at the state Capitol about gun safety legislation with Moms Demand Action PA and legislators on Sept. 24, 2018.

Counties propose ‘A different tomorrow’

By Douglas E. Hill executive director, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania Do you know how often you use the services and programs provided by your county government? When you go to the courthouse for jury duty or to get a marriage license, it’s obvious that you are interacting with your county. But it’s not so obvious when you call 911. Or when you go to vote.

Or when you drive over one of the 4,000 bridges owned

by Pennsylvania’s counties.

Or how about when you call ChildLine to report a case of suspected child abuse – it’s the county that’s responsible for investigating.

The truth is, unless you have a reason to use the service, you probably aren’t aware of all that counties do.

And you’re even less likely to be aware that counties provide these services under mandates from the state and federal government.

Even though mandated to provide these services, counties do so with pride, with an eye both for the quality for the service recipient and for the value to the taxpayer. Ideally, this would mean that all levels of government would work in partnership to assure programs and services are designed and funded in a way that provides the best quality in the most cost-effective way.

Unfortunately, though, this

partnership has eroded over time. Too often, counties face an ongoing reality of stagnant – or even declining – state funding, even in the face of expanding demand for service. And when state funding fails to keep up with service demands or mandated requirements, the only place counties have to turn to make up the difference is the county property tax.

There are some bright spots in this picture, though.

For instance, last fall the Department of State entered into a settlement agreement with the Stein presidential campaign that will require replacement of existing voting systems with voter-verifiable paper trail equipment by the April 2020 primary. Without state funding to help cover the cost, counties – and county property taxpayers – will be entirely responsible.

Gov. Wolf indicated he planned to seek state funding of at least 50 percent of the cost of new systems. He followed through in his FY 2019-2020 budget address with a proposal of $15 million in grants to counties for new election machines, as the first of a five-year plan that would ultimately total $75, half of their cost estimate.

While the Governor’s plan represents a positive first step in the upcoming budget discussions, counties’ 2019 priority is to continue to work with their state partners to

achieve maximum funding for equipment replacement.

In addition, counties ask for the funding schedule to be shortened to a single year to match the timeframe they have to purchase machines.

But in most other cases, counties find themselves living the same scenario – advocating against a decade of cuts in state funding for county services, while crossing their fingers maybe this will be the year when critical increases could be achieved.

After all, the commonwealth and its county partners must work together to fully support the needs of our most vulnerable citizens.

Efficient service delivery is every bit as important as adequate funding. Counties also want to build a stronger partnership when it comes to determining how programs and services should be operated at the local level to best meet the needs of citizens.

For that to happen, counties must be brought to the table earlier in the decision-making process when the state wants to make changes to the way people are served.

Just last year, counties saw how last-minute legislative changes to the Medical Assistance Transportation Program – changes without county knowledge, much less input – will have unintended consequences for service recipients. And this year, citizens who benefit from the Behavioral HealthChoices

program, a Medicaid managed care program for mental health and substance abuse services, could see the access to and quality of care they currently receive threatened by legislative attempts to take counties out of the driver’s seat.

The county voice and county experience can be extremely valuable as lawmakers make policy in Harrisburg, but only if heard in a meaningful way and early enough for legislators to appreciate both the details and how they fit into the big picture of service delivery. Pennsylvania must break its historic cycle and find a different tomorrow, one where counties, the administration and the General Assembly work together to meet our state’s challenges. Otherwise that history will keep repeating itself, stretching county property taxpayers to the breaking point and diminishing the quality of county services that touch Pennsylvania’s lives every day – whether you are aware of those services or not.

The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) is the voice of county government; a statewide nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing all 67 counties in Pennsylvania.

CCAP members include county commissioners, council members, county executives, administrators, chief clerks and solicitors.

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East Marlborough hiring consultant to prepare new open space and recreation plan East Marlborough Township is taking steps to engage a planning service to prepare a new Open Space, Recreation and Environmental Resources Plan.

Last month, the township began soliciting a company to create a strategy for identifying, acquiring and maintaining open space; identifying recreational opportunities; and identifying and cataloguing environmentally sensitive natural resources.

The township’s Open Space, Recreation and Environmental Resources Plan was last updated in August of 1993.

The Unionville Area Regional Comprehensive Plan was adopted in January 2011.

The requested new plan will identify properties to protect for future use, and provide feedback on recommended strategies.

The plan will be funded, in part, by a grant awarded in 2018 from the Vision Partnership Program (VPP) administered by the Chester County Planning

Commission.

The goals for any new plan will adhere to guidelines set up previously by the township: – Provide water resource protection measures to maximize flood control, groundwater recharge and filtration, and to minimize the discharge of contaminants into the water resources of the region; – Protect historic resources as community assets; – Protect the principal land use in the region, farming, so that the agricultural heritage of the area can be maintained and agriculture can remain economically viable.

– Provide sufficient land and opportunities for all basic forms of housing to be provided for all population groups in the community; – Provide a balanced mix of open space, parks, and recreation amenities that are integrated with natural and environmental resources, land

use and public service goals of the region; – Provide drinking water and sewer systems that are consistent with planned future land use patterns; – Promote environmentally sustainable stormwater management techniques that achieve local, state and federal regulatory objectives; – Provide for safe, environmentally positive, and scenic vehicular and nonvehicular circulation system.

The township held a briefing meeting on Feb. 4 to answer questions from consultants, with help from representatives from the Chester County Planning Commission.

Candidate interviews will be scheduled at a later date. The project will be awarded to the chosen firm during the Board of Supervisors meeting on March 4.

The selected consultant firm will be required to lead a Plan Advisory Committee established by the township

and consisting of eight to 10 members in establishing goals for open space, park and environmental preservation opportunities in the township.

In coordination with the Environmental Advisory Council, the consultant will update the existing inventory of natural and historic resources.

The consultant will also evaluate opportunities for adding to the protected open space in the township, coordinating with the Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board.

There will also be a review of existing recreational facilities.

The consultant will identify the community need and benefits for additional facilities, exploring potential impacts on adjacent property owners or land uses.

The consultant will evaluate bicycle and pedestrian connections, analyzing potential demand for multimodal corridors in the township.

The consultant will identify potential connected greenways, trails, open space, parks and critical community features, such as schools.

Existing open space will be reviewed, including the Unionville Community Park and 26 acres on Route 82 that is slated to be donated to the township, to determine the best integration of these resources with the proposed plans.

The implemantation strategy will include a list of prioritized projects, phasing, and planninglevel cost estimates for capital improvements.

At least six public meetings will be held throughout the study process, each involving the Plan Advisory Committee. There will be interviews with stakeholders across the township, including the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, the Unionville Recreation Association, the Kennett Area YMCA, Transportation Management Association of Chester County,

The Unionville Park will be part of the considerations as East Marlborough prepares a new Open Space, Recreation and Environmental Resources Plan in the coming year.

Chester County Facilities and Parks, BikeKennett and additional stakeholders identified by the Plan Advisory Committee. An online survey will also be utilized to get the most public feedback possible.

The township expects that the project will take approximately one year to complete. More information will be posted on the township’s website, www. eastmarlborough.org.

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

Cantor’s Driving School now certified by PennDOT to administer driver’s road test

Cantor’s Driving School now offers the Pennsylvania driver’s license road test at its office in Chadds Ford after it was recently certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to administer the road test.

The driver’s road test service is available as part of a package of driving lessons, or qualified student drivers can just take the road test at Cantor’s Driving School.

Road test results are quickly sent to PennDOT, so drivers that take and pass the road test can get their official Pennsylvania driver’s license quickly. And the learner’s permit that is stamped by Cantor’s Driving School after the road test is passed serves as a valid driver’s license immediately. Road tests start and end at the Cantor’s Driving School office location at 100 Ridge Road,

Suite 15, in Chadds Ford.

All tests are administered in a Cantor’s Driving School car, and there is no pick-up and drop-off service for road tests.

“Cantor’s Driving School is proud to be certified

by PennDOT to be a third party driver’s license testing center,” said Frank Cantor, the owner of the driving school. “We provide convenience for new drivers

taking their road test in a friendly atmosphere for a better experience on their important test day.”

There are many advantages and benefits to taking the driver’s license road test with Cantor’s Driving School, including the following: • Fast and convenient: There is no long wait to schedule a road test at the PennDOT testing center. Get tested within a few days.

• All road tests are done in a Cantor’s Driving School vehicles that are late model, mid-sized, and easy-to-drive cars with dual brake controls and valid insurance.

• Friendly service with a family-owned driving school.

To become authorized by PennDOT, the routes used for testing had to be approved, and road test examiners had

to complete rigorous training to become certified. Taking the driver’s road test with Cantor’s Driving School has all the same legal and documentation requirements that PennDOT dictates. As a PennDOT-certified, third party testing center, Cantor’s Driving School follows all of the regulations and guidelines as the PennDOT Driver’s Test Centers.

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he has for the culinary arts, which he is able to do as a dietary aide at Pocopson Home, a long-term healthcare facility in West Chester.

Pagnoni’s aspirations are also closely aligned with the assistance he receives from Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health’s Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP), an individualized and innovative communitybased support service for adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other disabilities. Currently serving Chester, Montgomery and Delaware counties, the program provides instruction and support across community, home and work environments that will help individuals become productive, socially connected, and personally fulfilled members of their local communities.

Founded in 1912, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is a leader in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare, through a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children and adults.

Through programs like the CAAPP, Devereux serves those living in the autism spectrum, as well as assists those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Programs include assessments; interventions and support; transition and independent life services; family and professional training; research and innovation;

and advocacy and public education.

“The program’s goal is for all of our participants to get into the community in ways that are most meaningful for them,” said CAAPP Program Director Amanda Duffy. “For some, it’s employment. For others, it’s just getting out of the house, or making friends or going shopping. It’s about strengthening one’s socialization skills, and for each individual, we look at the big picture and address goals systematically, in determining how we can help that person.”

“Each individual in the program has several people who help them, and John has a really strong team of individuals who help him work toward where he ultimately wants to be,” said Sasha Birosik, CAAPP’s community outreach director. “After we receive a recommendation from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, we begin to learn about each individual, what he is interested in, and what his path toward employment is.

“We do assessments that allow us to gauge what an individual’s skills are, and what their career path is, and how we can help them make those steps. From that, we also assist the individual with the job-seeking process. We also provide on-the-job support, such as learning new tasks, how to interact with co-workers, and providing support and job coaching.”

Growing up in Glen Mills, Pagnoni developed an early interest in cooking by watching such chefs at Bobby Flay

and Emeril Lagasse apply their skills on television. It was a classroom of observation that Pagnoni later took to the Hyram G. Andrews Center in Johnstown, Pa., a school well recognized for providing educational opportunities for students on the autism spectrum. He spent four years at Andrews specializing in the culinary arts, an education that has been complimented by his five-year association with the CAAPP. As one of 130 beneficiaries of the program, Pagnoni has learned to manage his finances, form more lasting friendships, increase his socialization skills, and stimulate his career goals by accompanying a CAAPP staffer on visits to restaurants to speak with chefs.

He’s even prepared largescale dishes for CAAPP events.

“I could tell John’s passion from early on, and how much he wanted to learn,” said Jose Negron, Pagnoni’s supervisor at Pocopson.

“Sometimes John will make an incredible meal at home -- a jambalaya dish or an entrée made with tofu, for instance -- and bring it to me. I will taste it and tell him, ‘I think you may be in the wrong job, John. You need to someday open your own restaurant.’”

In the hustle and flow of preparing hundreds of meals a day for Pocopson’s residents, Negron said that it is not uncommon for him to answer several of Pagnoni’s questions. In fact, Negron often receives advice from Pagnoni.

“I always tell John, ‘Don’t be afraid to ask questions,’

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inspire others, and uplift everyone, and I knew I wanted to compete.”

Kayla is confident that being the United States of America’s Miss Pennsylvania 2019 will help her as she strives to meet her career goals.

“No matter what, I will achieve my goals, but the title and support can help me do it faster,” Kayla explained. She plans to accomplish three goals this year, including expanding her non-profit, Beyond Equality’s board of directors, and providing more scholarships.

She is also hoping that her title can help her in promoting ‘Four-Legged Fitness Challenge’ which

she founded to encourage people to exercise with their pets. And because music is one of her biggest hobbies, she plans to play music or sing at as many venues as possible this year. Kayla is a music lover and can play eight different instruments.

Karen explained that since her daughter was chosen United States of America’s Miss Pennsylvania 2019,

and John will certainly ask the questions,” Negron said.

“I’ve been at Pocopson for 16 years, and I’ve seen many people come here for their paycheck, who put their eight hours in and leave, but I’ve never met anyone like John. His passion is stronger than anyone I’ve ever worked with.”

Birosik recently accompanied Pagnoni on a cooking program in Philadelphia, and saw him help others with their recipes.

“I think it’s amazing to see stories like John’s and some of the other individuals we serve, because sometimes people underestimate them,” she said. “Then you see people like John, and you begin to understand how much they can accomplish. We begin to see these

individuals become a part of their communities, and seeing those connections and hearing these success stories is inspiring.”

While Pagnoni understands that the complexity of accomplishing his dream is filled with the necessary hurdles, he’s also well underway in preparing to get there. He’s building his portfolio through cooking classes, continuing to receive on-the-job training at the Pocopson Home, and preparing meals for residents at a homeless shelter in West Chester, for students at a local YMCA, and for the CAAPP holiday party.

Pagnoni is also creating his future restaurant’s business plan, which he said includes one special caveat.

“I want to employ peo-

ple on the autism spectrum at the restaurant, and give them opportunities like I’ve been given,” Pagnoni said.

“I don’t see many career placements for kids on the spectrum. They usually get grocery store bagging jobs, and I think some of us could do more if we’re given the opportunity. Since I’ve been here at Devereux, I’ve been seeing what I can do, and what others like me can do.”

To learn more about the Community Adult Autism Partnership Program at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, contact Program Director Amanda Duffy at (610) 688-8597, or visit www.devereux.org.

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

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she has already appeared in Kennett Square at the Midnight in the Square event on New Year’s Eve, and in Punxsutawney, Pa. for the celebrated Groundhog Day event.

Karen said that her daughter is hoping to schedule as many appearances as possible in the coming months.

To request an appearance with Kayla Nicole Root, please visit her ‘USOA Miss Pennsylvania’ page on Facebook or via e-mail at USOAMissPennsylvania@gmail.com.

Kayla said that she is enjoying every step of the journey.

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East Locust Lane Bridge slated for replacement

By Chris Barber Correspondent Golfers playing the 13th hole at the Kennett Square Country Club will have a construction show to watch next year.

On Feb. 4, the East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to proceed with the planning and engineering to replace the East Locust Lane bridge, which stands beside the end of the golf course at the bottom of the hill.

That’s where East Locust Lane intersects North Walnut Street. It is a frequent site of flooding from the Red Clay Creek during severe rainstorms.

In recent years, the creek underwent a streambank improvement project organized by the Red Clay Valley Association to deter muddy runoff into the water.

The bridge itself is old and has been deemed failing. Township manager Laurie Prysock said she is uncertain of the age. “It could go back 100 years, but I am fairly certain it was built before 1930,” she said.

She explained that during construction, drivers seeking to travel

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Cantor’s Driving School is one of the longest continually operated driver training schools in the nation. Over 50,000

The East Locust Lane bridge will be replaced next year.

from Route 82 eastward toward Longwood Gardens will have to access the portion east of North Walnut by a detour, either from Route 926 in the north or Kennett Square from the south.

Drivers traveling north or south on Walnut Street will be able to continue

through the intersection.

Construction work will begin in 2020. Prysock said she does not know know how long it will take.

At the board meeting, the supervisors confirmed the resolution that approved awarding the engineering studies to their municipal

engineers, Traff ic Planning and Design, Inc. That company’s work has already included obtaining the $1 million grant for the project from Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. TPD was also approved to continue with hydrologic studies, engineering and drawings

at a cost of $144,300, which was part of the grant award. The grant covers all of the project, of which $800,000 is for construction.

The supervisors also approved the replacement of the roof of the township garage, and they gave permission to Walmart to

add a temporary outdoor garden display corral, which will be larger than last year’s.

The Po-Mar-Lin Fire company is purchasing a new rescue vehicle, and the supervisors gave written approval to forward that information to state authorities.

drivers have learned to drive with Cantor’s Driving School, which was started in Pennsylvania in 1976. Cantor’s Driving School is a Pennsylvania state-certified driving school, a member of the

Pennsylvania Association of Professional Driving Schools, and a member of the Driving School Association of the Americas.

Cantor’s Driving School offers private,

one-on-one, on-the-road driving lessons 7 days a week, day and evening hours, with door-to-door service. Students can save money by purchasing a package of driving lessons that includes

the driver’s road test. A convenient Pennsylvania state-approved driver’s education online course is also available.

For more information or to inquire about the road test service, driving lessons,

online driver’s courses or other services, please call the Pennsylvania office at 610-277-1050 or visit the Cantor’s Driving School website at www.

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UHS prepares for massive annual book sale

By JP Phillips Correspondent On Feb. 22 and 23, the Unionville High School gym will be the premier bookworm destination when the 23rd annual Used Book Sale opens for business.

Books, music CDs, DVDs and video games are offered for sale at bargain prices.

Shoppers will find rows and rows of tables neatly organized with signs designating more than 30 categories, such as children’s, adult fiction, travel and cooking. Within those areas, books are carefully grouped for easy shopping. Fiction books are alphabetized by author.

The 15,000 or so children’s books are grouped by recommended age.

The speed in transforming the gym for the sale is remarkable. It’s used for regularly scheduled classes right up until Thursday

A signed and inscribed copy of Robert Kennedy’s ‘The Pursuit of Justice’ will be heading to auction.

evening, and on Friday afternoon the book sale is open to the public. By Saturday night, it magically disappears, and the gym looks like the event never took place.

The sale takes an enormous amount of planning and hard work. Committee chair Angela Blecher manages a volunteer staff of more than 300 students, parents and community members to make this all happen.

Blecher, a 17-year resident of the district and parent of a current UHS sophomore, has been running this major PTO fundraiser for three years. “We’re a popup Barnes and Noble,” she proudly said.

Collection efforts kick off with the January neighborhood drive, when students pick up boxes of books donated by residents.

Items are also collected from dealers and auction houses. Additionally, there is a drop-off box outside the cafeteria where residents can donate anytime.

Over the next month, each book is examined for category sorting, condition, age and pricing. Books are then placed in boxes by category and sub-category and stored on pallets for the big event. Last year, 80,000 books were offered, with most priced between $25 cents and $5.

Older books are sent to the Collectibles area, where a specialist looks for first

editions and autographed items. Many years ago, Thomas Macaluso, the proprietor of Macaluso’s Rare and Fine Books, Maps, and Prints in Kennett Square, helped train volunteers in determining value.

Sometimes there are interesting finds. This year, an auction house donated (possibly by accident) an autographed copy of Robert Kennedy’s “The Pursuit of Justice,” which will be sent to Swann’s Auction house, where it is expected to fetch between $800 and $1,200.

Then there are the more routine bookmarks left in donated books, such as ticket stubs, photographs, checks and paper money.

“The best place to find cash is the Bible. Go figure,” Blecher said.

On the night before the sale, the UHS football team covers the gym floor with a protective covering, moves in 200 long tables with category designations, and 1,200 boxes of sorted books, CDs, DVDs and video games. Then on Friday, volunteers place the sorted items on the tables.

The first day of the sale is the busiest. This is also the day when pre-registered resellers come in and buy in bulk.

“We have large-volume dealers that have been coming for years, from up and down the coast,” Blecher explained. The sale is advertised on

A small army of volunteers is needed to make the book sale happen each year.

Booksalefinder.com, a website for serious dealers and collectors.

The sale continues on Saturday morning and culminates with the bag sale, where each customer is given a bag to fill for a flat $10 fee. The leftovers are collected for various requesting charitable agencies, and the rest is boxed up and sold by the pound to book wholesalers.

The whole cleanup takes under two hours.

Blecher is spurred on by her love of reading and wants to encourage everyone to pick up a book, especially children. Each child from every district elementary school and many area daycares is given a special bookmark, which can be redeemed at the sale for a free book. “It’s great seeing kids coming in,” Blecher said. “There’s a lot of pride in picking out that book.”

Last year’s sale raised

Young adult books are sorted for easy browsing.

a record $50,000 for the PTO’s Enrichment Projects Fund at the high school.

Teachers can request special equipment and supplies from the fund that are not included in the taxpayerfunded school budget. For example, previous book sale proceeds were used to purchase items such as sound systems, lab equipment and woodworking machinery.

Book donations will be accepted right up to, and during, the sale via a drop box by the cafeteria door.

And there is still time to get involved in the event through volunteering.

“It’s a community event, right from the start,” Blecher said. “We love alumni, we love people from the community. You don’t have to be a high school parent.”

The book sale takes place on Friday, Feb. 22 from 4 to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the $10 bag sale from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.uhsbooksale.org/ our-event.

Painters bring the outdoors inside for annual exhibit

By John Chambless Staff Writer Each year, the Chadds Ford Historical Society -- situated in the heart of spectacular scenery, historic barns and homes, and sites previously painted by members of the Wyeth family -- gets artists from around the region to go out for a blitz of painting to see what happens.

The result of all that on-site painting fills two rooms at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barn Visitors Center through March 14.

You get a clear sense of how new these paintings are when you catch the unmistakable scent of wet oil paint in the galleries. It’s interesting to see artworks that are so fresh they’re not even quite dry.

You will recognize plenty of these places – the Kuerner Farm, for instance – but just as many others will be unknown to you.

Among the strongest groupings are the four oils by George Bodine, whose mature style and confident compositions are immediately captivating.

The tiny reflective highlight on a hanging lantern in the barn interior “Hill Girt,” the still water in “Karl’s Pond” and the serene isolation of “Andy’s Home” put a new twist on Wyeth Country.

Crista Pisano goes very small – only a couple of inches high – in her tiny panoramas of Chester County countryside. They are small in scale but richly evocative of winter chill.

There’s an arrestingly vivid barn painting by Kirk Larsen, wryly titled “I’m That Easily Red,” and Valerie Craig’s “Rocky Hill” is a slope of brown hillside and the barest suggestion of a winding road. It’s subtle but atmospheric.

J. Stacy Rogers has three

oils of barns that show great skill with textures and light, and Alison Barry’s “Taylor’s Auto” captures all the quirky character of the gabled garage.

All the works by 28 artists in the show are for sale, but browsing is free. You’ll want to stop by to savor these places that you may pass by every day, but never notice.

It’s a very rewarding visit.

The 11th Annual Plein Air Art Display continues through March 14 at the Chadds Ford Historical Society (1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford). Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 610-388-7376 or visit www. chaddsfordhistory.org.

‘Andy’s Home’ by George Bodine.

‘I’m Not That Easily Red’ by Kirk Larsen.

‘Cheslen Preserve’ by Crista Pisano.

‘Karl’s Pond’ by George Bodine.

‘Baily From Telegraph Road’ by J. Stacy Rogers.

‘Rocky Hill’ by Valerie Craig.

‘Taylor’s Auto’ by Alison Barry.

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ARTHUR D. HANBY

ANNABELLE PREWITT

KELLY LYNN BENSON

Arthur David Hanby, 69, of Oxford, passed away on Feb. 2 at Rose City Nursing and Rehab in Lancaster, Pa. He was the husband of the late Helen C. Hanby, with whom they shared 34 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late Charles and Doris Schultz Hanby.

Arthur farmed for most of his life in Oxford Township. He was a lifetime member of the Fox Hunting Club.

He is survived by three sons, Anthony B. (Paula E.) Hanby, and Clayton J. Hanby, both of Nottingham, and Jason A. (Dana A.) Hanby of Cochranville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. (86 Pine St., Oxford), where friends and family may visit from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be private.

Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Annabelle (Ann) Prewitt, 80, of Oxford, passed away on Feb. 11 at her home.

She was the devoted wife of Richard D. Prewitt, Sr., with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Spanishburg, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late William Lonnie and Danis Severt Jones. Ann was formerly employed with Bell Telephone. She served as secretary for the family business, Prewitt’s Garage in Oxford, and was the tax collector for Lower Oxford Township for many years. Ann was a member of Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, particularly her roses, bird watching, all sports, especially college football and basketball, and spending time at their second home in Breezewood, Pa. She is survived by her husband; one son, Richard D. Prewitt, Jr., and his wife Beth of Centre Hall, Pa.; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Joyce Frampton and her husband Rich of Oxford, and Georgia Mayhorn and her husband Jack of Bear, Del. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lou Hayworth.

A funeral was held Feb. 17. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church, 408 Bayard Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348; or Neighborhood Hospice, 795 E. Marshall Street, Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Kelly Lynn Benson, 50, of Oxford, passed away on Feb. 11 at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Born in Coatesville in 1968, she was the daughter of John S. Benson of Oxford and the late Barbara Stewart Benson. Kelly was a member of the Oxford United Methodist Church. She was a longtime employee with Cameron’s Ace Hardware in Oxford. Kelly was a cancer survivor. She enjoyed her cat and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her father; one son, Timothy M. Benson (Erin) of Wilmington, Del.; one grandson; one step-grandson; and two siblings, Laura Benson and Thomas Benson, both of Oxford.

A funeral was held Feb. 18. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Oxford United Methodist Church, 18 Addison St., Oxford, PA 19363.

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

FREDERICK WOLTER Frederick Wolter, 71, passed away on Feb. 8 in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in Dilworthtown and attended Chadds Ford Elementary School, Unionville High School, and Franklin and Marshall College. He was a musician who played the guitar and banjo, and loved to play and hear old-time folk and bluegrass music. He was a farmer who farmed in the hills of West Virginia for many years. He was a master carpenter who could build or remodel a house. He served in the U.S. Army as a medic during the Vietnam era. He was a friend and will be greatly missed.

Fred is survived by his brother Kurt, sister Judy, sons David and Wade, daughter-in-law Megan, and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ann.

PINKIE V. SHIPLET Pinkie V. Shiplet, 97, of Oxford, passed away on Feb. 11 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford.

She was the wife of the late Bizeel W. Shiplet. Born in Grundy, Va., she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Etta Reedy Van Dyke. Pinkie retired from the Oxford News Shop and was formerly employed with Towne Drug of Oxford. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oxford. She was also a member of the Oxford Senior Center.

She is survived by her two sons, William Wesley Shiplet (Julie Thompson) of Oxford, and Donald J. Shiplet (Sue VanLone) of Jasper, Ga.; one daughter, Virginia S. Alexander (Britten, Jr.) of Oxford; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Nell Delp of North East, Md. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Britten Alexander, III; two brothers, Herbert Van Dyke and Joseph Van Dyke; and three sisters, Eula Brown, Nedith Kinney and Irene Van Dyke Montgomery.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of Oxford, 552 Market St., Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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GLENN L. TEETER Glenn Lester Teeter, 84, of Oxford, passed away on Feb. 12 at Jennersville Hospital, West Grove.

He was the husband of Joan McIver, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Leonard and Mildred McMichael Teeter. Glenn was a veteran of the U.S. Army, proudly serving from 19571959 while stationed in Korea. He was employed for 29 years with the Oxford Area School District, retiring in 1999. Glenn was a member, historian and past Board Director of the Union Fire Company No. 1, Oxford. In 2014 he was recognized by the Oxford Area Historical Association for his dedicated work on the history of the Union Fire Company No. 1. He was also a past member of the Ocklokonee Tribe No. 212 Improved Order of Red Men, Oxford.

He is survived by his wife; three children, Linda Hersh and her husband Frank of Oxford, Chris Teeter and his wife Mala of Bear, Del., and Michael Teeter and his wife Jennifer of Downingtown; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A funeral was held Feb. 16. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Union Fire Co. No. 1, 315 Market St., Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

ROGER L. PIERCE, JR. Roger Lee Pierce, Jr., 41, of Delta, formerly of Oxford, passed away on Feb. 4 at home.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of Roger Lee Pierce, Sr., and stepmother Patricia of Oxford, and mother, Gina K. Silvers of Alabama.

He enjoyed movies, fishing and boating.

He is survived by his parents; fiancee Beth Ann Druyor of Delta; four children, Alexis Nicole Pierce of Wilmington, Del., Zachary Lee Pierce of North Carolina, Alyssa Renee Pierce of Oxford, and Lainy Pierce of Harrisburg ; two grandchildren; two brothers, Caleb Pierce of Oxford and Richard Chester of Alabama; eight sisters, Carmen May Bracy of Alabama, Crystal Marie Hughes of Alabama, Linda Lee Feeney of Oxford, Ashley Marie Pierce of Oxford, Stacey of Washington, Erin Quigley of Texas, and Gabrielle Romonchik of Michigan; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral was held Feb. 16. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Visit www.elcollinsfuneralhome. com.

Feb. 23 Buffet breakfast Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) hosts a breakfast buffet on Feb. 23 from 7 to 10 a.m. The public is invited. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, roasted potatoes, fresh fruit and more. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults and $3 for ages 3 to 10. Call 610-932-9698 for more information.

March 2 Chocolate Festival Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) hosts the sixth annual Chocolate Festival on March 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. Six tickets, allowing samples of six different treats, will be $5. Additional tickets are 50 cents each. The public is invited to donate chocolate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, candy, fudge or brownies to be sampled and judged. Ribbons will be awarded to winners. Proceeds benefit the missions of the United Methodist Women. Call 610-932-9698 for more information.

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Doris P. Carstens, 82, of Oxford, passed away on Feb. 9 at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was the wife of Franklin J. “Joe” Carstens, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Born in South River, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Peter Sack and the late Mary Zwolinski Sack. She had worked for 10 years as a parttime secretary at the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce in Kennett Square. She was also previously employed at Johnson & Johnson Personal Products in New Brunswick, N.J. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kennett Square, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Absecon, N.J. Her favorite activities included being with her family and friends, especially her more recent time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved going to the shore in Ocean City, N.J., where she and her husband had a summer home. She loved sitting and visiting with friends and neighbors on the beach, and enjoyed the beauty and relaxed atmosphere there.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Karen Flad and her husband David of Lincoln University; two sons, Joseph P. Carstens and his wife Krista of Downingtown, and David B. Carstens and his wife Sharon of Raleigh, N.C.; one sister, Laverne Sack of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; seven grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by one sister, Arlene Santo Salvo of Scotch Plains, N.J.; and one grandson, Kevin Flad of Lincoln University.

A service was held Feb. 15. Burial was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Willow Tree Hospice, 616 E. Cypress Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square.

Thomas K. Newill, III, 78, of Nottingham, passed away on Feb. 4 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Lorraine Dixon Newill. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Thomas K. and Helen Shrom Newill. Thomas was a teacher for Avon Grove High School for over 31 years. He taught agriculture, then driver’s education. Thomas was an athletic director for 22 years, a bus scheduler, cross country coach, served on the PIAA Wrestling Steering Committee and organized cross country meets for 13 years. He was past President of the Oxford Area Jaycees, Pennsylvania Jaycees Safety Chair, Pennsylvania JCI Senate President from 1998-1999, US JCI Senate Region Vice President from 1999-2000, and served on various committees, including chairing the By-Laws and Constitution Committee. Thomas was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2666 of Oxford for 49 years and a member and Past Sachem of Ocklokonee Tribe No. 212 Improved Order of Redmen for 28 years.

He is survived by his wife; and daughter, Beth Newill.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Sandi Newill Creasy.

A service was held Feb. 16. Visit www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

CAROL A. WRIGHT Carol A. Wright, 83, of West Chester, passed awayon Feb. 9 at Pocopson Home in West Chester.

She was the wife of George C. Wright. Carol was born in 1935 in Shreveport, La. She was formerly employed with Rollins in Wilmington, Del., as an administrative assistant. Carol loved gardening, flowers, dining out and the Philadelphia Eagles.

She is survived by her husband; three children; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A prayer service was held Feb. 15. Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Neighborhood Hospice, 400 E. Marshall St., West Chester, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

LOUISE PETTYJOHN Louise (Frabriso) Pettyjohn, 91, of Exeter Township, passed away on Feb. 13 at the Reading Hospital.

Her husband, Joseph C. Pettyjohn, died in 1987. Born in Kennett Square, she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Mary (Fata) Frabriso. She was a graduate of Kennett Consolidated High School. Louise was a member of St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in Mt. Penn.

She was a member of the Reading Liederkranz and also a Girls Scout member and leader. Louise was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children was staying at home to raise them.

She is survived by two children, Joseph C. Pettyjohn, Jr., and Carol J., wife of Glenn Burnish, all of Reading. One granddaughter and two great-grandchildren also survive her. She was predeceased by her brother James and his wife Bessie (Saienni); her brother Samuel and his wife Virginia (Pannell); her sister,Angeline and her husband William Smith; her sister Genevieve and her husband Earl Saienni; and her sister Mary and her husband Richard Marine and daughter, Virginia.

A service was held Feb. 19. Contributions may be made to the Exeter Community Library, 4565 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606; or United Way of Berks County, 501 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601. Online condolences may be sent at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

Overdose deaths linked to horse tranquilizer The Chester County Coroner’s Off ice has identified a new substance, xylazine, during investigations of two overdose deaths in Chester County last month.

Bradley Bailey, 26, of Bradford County, died on Jan. 1 of combined drug intoxication with xylazine, fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl, and mitragynine. The death is being investigated by the West Goshen Police Department. Ian Stahl, 27, of East Marlborough Township, died on Jan. 6 of acute multiple drug intoxication with cocaine, fentanyl, xylazine, and acetyl fentanyl. His death is being investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

In both cases, the Coroner’s Off ice certified the manner of death as accidental.

Xylazine is a nonopioid sedative, analgesic, and anesthetic agent approved for veterinary use in horses and some other large animals.

It causes central nervous system depression, which can result in slowing of the respiratory rate and partial heart block.

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of the New Bolton Center confirmed that xylazine is used in large animals and that it is not a controlled substance. She identified a 2014 review in the journal Forensic Science International which characterized xylazine as “an emerging adulterant in abused drugs.”

Xylazine has never before been identified in toxicological tests in drug overdose deaths in Chester County. It has previously been reported as a drug of abuse in Puerto Rico in 2012, where it had the nickname “anestecia de caballo,” or horse anesthetic.

In November 2018, a large quantity of xylazine was found in an illicit drug seizure in Anne Arundel County, Md. Chester County coroner Christina VandePol, M.D., said, “This readily available large animal sedative represents a new threat on the streets. If you’re using illicit drugs or treating someone with a possible overdose, you really have no idea what you’re dealing with.

I urge those who use xylazine in a veterinary practice or on a horse farm to be aware of its potential diversion and abuse and to monitor any supply they may have on hand.”

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Poster art and history are spotlighted in Oxford

By John Chambless Staff Writer Poster design can be an underappreciated art, regarded as mere advertising, with no thought about the work involved in clearly conveying a message in a limited space.

The best parts of the Poster Art Exhibition at the Oxford Arts Alliance through March 8 are the vintage pieces, starting with a broadside to advertise a show at the Oxford Opera House, which once stood on Third Avenue, where the Pizza Hut is now. Admission was 25 cents, with proceeds to benefit the Oxford Public Library, and the designers made sure to use every typeface at their disposal to attract attention.

There’s a hand-painted poster by Zane Campbell for a show at Bookplace in Oxford that’s as raw and direct as Campbell’s art can be. Also fascinating are the five 1940s political

cartoons by Oxford area illustrator C.X. Carlson, who was hired by the War Department to create propaganda posters for the war effort. Carlson depicts Hitler as a hulking brute, and in one, he’s a surgeon gassing Spain with fascism.

They’re definitely of their era, with some interesting work in the textured details, particularly the “Clearing a Path to Victory” poster that promotes military shell production. Carlson’s printed poster for war bonds is powerfully red, white and blue, with an unapologetic cry to “Keep these rats out!”

From the Oxford Historical Society archives, there are two 1910 posters for “Base Ball” games, printed by the Oxford Press.

The vintage circus posters are eye-catching, with a standard image of an animal overlaid with details of the local Oxford performances.

There are modern posters as well, for Arts Alliance exhibits and last summer’s

Local ‘Base Ball’ games are advertised in these two 1910 posters.

Connective Festival, showing how typography and poster design have changed over the last century. But the vivid colors and more familiar artistic styles of the newer posters draw on roots that are very deep.

The show is a little slice of often overlooked Oxford history, and well worth a visit.

The Poster Art Exhibition continues through March 8 at the Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford), with a closing reception on March 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart. org.

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

Oxford artist C.X. Carlson drew this poster during World War II.

A vintage circus poster, with the Oxford dates added at the bottom.

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Atrist C.X. Carlson depicts a hulking Adolf Hitler in this political cartoon.

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Through March 24 Orchid Extravaganza Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square) hosts its annual Orchid Extravaganza daily through March 24. The exhibition features thousands of rare and exotic orchids displayed throughout the Conservatory.

The gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Timed admission tickets are required. Tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for seniors age 60 and older, $20 for college students (ID required), $12 for ages 5 to 18, free for children under 5. Tickets and more information are available at www.longwoodgardens.org.

Feb. 23 Kennett Winterfest Kennett Brewfest presents the 7th Annual Kennett Winterfest on Feb. 23 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. in downtown Kennett Square.

The beer festival features winter berws from 60 craft breweries from around the nation, live music and food trucks. The outdoor festival is held under tents. Tickets include unlimited tastings. Food is pay as you go (not included in the price of admission). Tickets are available at www.kennettwinterfest.com.

March 14 to 16 ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Unionville High School (750 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square) presents a student production of the musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors” on March 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. Online ticket sales begin Feb. 24 at www.showtix4u.com. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door ($12 for students/seniors).

April 27 Friends Folk Club The Friends Folk Club kicks off its 33rd season with The Ronstadt Brothers on April 27 at 7:30 p.m.

The band presents a fresh take on the traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs of their

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family’s heritage while offering innovative original material to millennials discovering the treasure of roots music. The concert will be held at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church (116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford).

Doors open at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. Bring nonperishable food items which will be given to the local food cupboards. Tickets are $15 (children 12 and younger free).

A food truck will be serving beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 610-869-8076.

Kennett Flash schedule The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www. kennettflash.org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: Billy Pierce Band (Feb. 22, 8 p.m., $12 and $15); The Hoppin’ John Orchestra (Feb. 23, 8 p.m., $12 and $20); “The Days of Nick Drake” with guest speaker Michael Tearson (Feb. 24, 7 p.m., free with reservations); Popa Chubby (March 1, 8 p.m., $30 and $35); Chicago 9 – Chicago tribute (March 2, 8 p.m., $25 and $30); Open Mic with host Michael Hahn (March 3, 7 p.m., $4); Beyond the Pale (March 16, 8 p.m., $20 and $24); Open Mic with host Karter James (March 17, 7 p.m., $4); Outside the Wall – Pink Floyd tribute (March 23, 8 p.m., $25 and $30); Iron Butterfly (April 4, 8 p.m., $50).

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

Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

80 acres are added to Nottingham Park

The new expansion will extend the size of the park by more than 10 percent. The additional acres were conveyed at no cost to Chester County by The Nature Conservancy.

The Chester County Commissioners announced on Feb. 11 the acquisition of 80 acres of preserved land which are attached to Nottingham County Park, and will extend the size of the park by more than 10 percent. The additional acres were conveyed at no cost to Chester County by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), which has owned the land for 20 years.

“Nottingham Park was the first Chester County park, and it now welcomes around 155,000 visitors a year who use the park’s fitness trail, pavilions and playgrounds,” said Chester County Commissioners chair Michelle Kichline.

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The Nature Conservancy purchased the 80-acre tract in 1998 for $275,000, using conservancy, state and county funding for the original purchase. In reviewing its property portfolio, the Conservancy deter mined that transferring TNC land to the county would allow for integrated and improved management across the conservation area.

“Chester County’s focus on land preservation as part of its comprehensive plan has been in place for 30 years now, and is an appreciated asset by our citizens,” said Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone. “One of our specific Strategic Plan goals is the addition of 3

percent growth to our parks system across the county, and this acquisition will certainly help us to reach that goal.”

The addition of the 80 acres brings Nottingham County Park’s total size to 731 acres. The park sits atop an outcropping of serpentine stone greater than one square mile in size and was once a site for mining.

Serpentine, a geological outcrop of rare, light-green rock found only in three small areas in all of North America, has soil so low in essential nutrients and so high in some metals that most ordinary plants will not grow. The barrens have their own community of plants, with practically no species in common with the surrounding forests

and fields.

“Chester County has many rich resources,” said County Commissioner Terence Farrell. “The acquisition of the additional acreage will help protect the serpentine barrens and will initially continue to be used as publicly accessible open space with continued agricultural use. Future plans for the additional acres include an extension of Nottingham Park’s Buck Trail, and the county Facilities & Parks Department will begin implementing management and stewardship practices to control invasive species.”

Dedicated in September 1963, Nottingham Park, is at 150 Park Road in Nottingham.

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SEASON TERM: APRIL 1, 2019 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2019 General Specifications: Penn Township intends to receive proposals for Mowing and Lawn Care for the Season Term: APRIL 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019. All bids shall be submitted on the official form provided by Penn Township. All bidders must walk the sites included in the grounds mowing and lawn care contract with Penn Township Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Technician, Danny Peters, prior to bidding. Danny Peters can be reached

at 610-869-9620 or 484-753-2081 or by email at dpeters@penntownship. us. Each proposal shall be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope as such and shall be addressed to the Board of Supervisors, Penn Township Municipal Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390. The name of the item for which the proposal is submitted must also be indicated on the outside of the envelope in the lower left hand corner. Proof of insurance and proof of workman’s compensation to be provided with proposal. A list of references and recent projects including name and telephone numbers of current and prior clients for whom they have done work must be included.

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The Township reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or any part thereof or to waive any minor discrepancies in the proposals or specifications when deemed to be in the interest of the Township. Failure of the bidder to sign the proposal or have the signatures of an authorized representative or Agent on the proposal in the space provided may be cause for rejection. By submitting its proposal, the bidder agrees to enter into a contract with the Township to furnish the quantity of materials or services listed at the unit price or prices quoted. Items bid shall meet specifications prepared by the Township, and upon request, the bidder shall make available to the Township samples, technical specifications and information in regard to their materials. A complete proposal package is available at the Penn Township Municipal Building at

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Any bidder may withdraw their proposal at any time. PENN TOWNSHIP RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BIDS OR ANY PART THEREOF. Proposals will be OPENED by the Township Secretary on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m. for consideration by the Supervisors at the Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Township Building at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

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Girl Scouts get a make-believe trip around the world The international festivities of Girl Scout Thinking Day recently delighted a crowd of more than 200 participants and volunteers from the Brandywine Valley Service Unit.

This event, in its 19th year, provided Girl Scouts a world tour of 15 countries. Each troop chose a country to study, and then then created exhibits, distributed food and drink and offered an activity. The girls, ages 5 to 15 – equipped with a passport, a traveling bag for their souvenirs and a questionnaire to complete -- traveled to each country, trying foods such as pelmeni from Russia, kugelis from Lithuania, scones from England and Pocky from Japan.

The p r og r a m commenced with

Brownie Troop 4210 from Chadds Ford Elementary, representing England, sharing the many rules of English Royal etiquette.

Then Junior Troop 4241, also from Chadds Ford Elementary, performed a skit about the animals, agriculture and culture of Madagascar. The initial portion of the program concluded with a performance of traditional Russian dances by Girl Scouts from Junior Troop 4780 from New Garden Elementary.

In the Polish tent, the scouts learned “How the Girl Guides Won the War.” Each girl had to decode a secret message and earn a key to join the Girl Guide Resistance. In Morocco, they learned the skills necessary to make a tassel, and in South Africa they got

Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts gather around the Peru exhibit.

their hands in the dirt for a “Dig4Gems” activity.

In China they created beautiful lanterns, in Russia they made their own Faberge eggs, and in Madagascar they made baobab trees.

At the Refugee station, girls discussed and drew what they would pack in their suitcase if they had to leave suddenly due to war, famine or persecution.

After they traveled the world, the girls wrote thank-you notes to military personnel overseas. These notes will be going with the Girl Scout cookies the Brandywine Valley Service Unit will be sending.

For more information about Girl Scouts, contact Karen at kdagusto@aol. com or membership@ gsep.org.

Junior Troop 4780, from New Garden Elementary, performed a traditional Russian dance.

Girl Scouts learn ‘How the Girl Guides Won the War.’ The girls decoded a secret message and earned a key to join the Resistance.

After completing their Around the World adventure, the Scouts wrote notes to military personnel deployed overseas.

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