Chester County Press 03-01-2023 Edition and Summer Camp & Education Guide

Scheduled to open to the public in the spring of 2025

New Garden shares plans for Phase II of park’s development

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Among the entirety of the New Garden Township staff over the last several months, it can rightly be suggested that Parks & Open Space Superintendent Mike Buck may be its busiest – 137 acres of busy, to be precise.

• At the township’s Board of Supervisors meeting last September, Buck introduced Phase I of the development of the 137-

acre Saint Anthony’s in the Hills Park that spelled out a vision for the project. Located at the southernmost parcel of the park near the former soccer fields, Phase I – now under construction and expected to open to the public this fall – is creating a trail system that will include several kiosks, pedestrian barriers, interpretive signage and parking spaces, at a cost of $50,000.

• In early January before the board, Buck unveiled a

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Image courtesy of New Garden Township Phase II of the development for New Garden Hills, expected to be completed in December of 2024, includes plans for the installation of a playground, a picnic area, trails, a pickleball court and future sites for day camps and other activities.

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop J – Avondale

is investigating a series of burglaries and attempted robberies that occurred on Saturday, Feb. 18. According to police, at shortly after 9:30 p.m., the suspect smashed through the front doors of the Bellybusters Sub Shoppes located on Baltimore Pike in East Nottingham Township with a hammer and

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Caleb named 'hometown hero' at Gov. Shapiro's inauguration

By Betsy Brewer Brantner

Contributing Writer

“Miss Jackie is our hero.”

That was the sentiment expressed time and again

by Lincoln University students as they prepared their letter to nominate Jackie Caleb as a “Hometown Hero.”

Leading up to the January inauguration of Josh Shapiro and Austin

Davis, the Shapiro-Davis Inaugural Committee held a series of four interactive contests that gave community members a chance to be part of the inauguration of Pennsylvania’s next governor and lieutenant

governor.

One of those contests was “Hometown Hero” and the public was encouraged to nominate someone who has contributed to the community.

Caleb was nominated by

Annual dinner to be held March 11

Lincoln University students and won.

“I was amazed, to say the least, that students even thought of me as a ‘hometown hero,’” Caleb said.

The letter was written

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Outdoorsman group event to address building a path from ‘success to significance’

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Since its formation 13 years ago, The CLC Outdoorsmen Ministry Group has lived by its principle as an open-door gathering of men and women in the local community who are dedicated to spreading the gospel of

the outdoors, whether in the form of big-game hunting, fishing or simply the indescribable feeling of being enveloped by nature.

While the organization’s annual dinner on March 11 will certainly attract those with a passion for all three, Outdoorsmen Ministry Group leader Steve Shuster said the Group’s doors will

swing wide open again, to those who may not be hunters or fishermen, but are receptive to listening to a story well told, that will be contained in Shuster’s keynote address, “Success to Significance.”

In his own words – and in the message that he will share at the event -- the first 25 years of Shuster’s pro-

fessional career as a brand and marketing manager at W.L. Gore “were focused on my success – a selfish pride that believes that it was all about winning.”

Suddenly and without warning, the careful building blocks that gave Shuster a false sense of accomplishment began to crumble in the face of real events. His

father was diagnosed with cancer and Shuster was in jeopardy of losing his job.

“After all of that perceived vision of success, I found myself in a very dark place,” he said. “I began to ask myself, ‘Why is this happening?’ Through prayer and God’s grace, I began to seek answers.”

by four Lincoln University students, who Caleb said are members of Lincoln University PA College

Democrats plus so much more. The students who nominated Caleb are:

MaKenzie Hanks

2025 Class President

Student Advocacy

Committee chairperson

Lower Oxford East Democratic Committee person

Lincoln University PA College Democrat outreach director

Tamia Johnson

Class of 2025 deputy of communications

Admissions Student

Ambassador

Vice President Lincoln University PA College

Democrats

Hashone Carry

Class of 2025 Secretary

Videographer/photographer/graphic designer

President, Lincoln University PA College

Democrats

Drake Smith

Executive President

Student Government Association

Lincoln University PA College Democrats

Member

Lincoln University Trivia

Team member

School Board member in Maryland

The letter that was sent by Lincoln University students and signed by Drake Smith, Executive President, Student Government Association at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania read:

“Mrs. Jacqueline Bryant Caleb, affectionately known simply as Ms. Jackie, has served as a mentor, advisor, life coach, confidant, and motherly figure to scores of students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. She does all this simply because it is the right thing to do. She does not receive any type of salary, stipend, or any other benefits from the university. She lives up to the biblical definition of a “cheerful giver.”

“Her story of giving to the students began when she first moved to the neighborhood behind Lincoln University 40 years ago. Back then her neighbors were mostly the faculty and staff at Lincoln. Their love of Lincoln was infectious and soon spread to her entire household. Her family would always go to campus events or take evening strolls on the campus.

“And 40 years later her love for Lincoln is stronger than ever. It’s hard to believe that she is an alumnus of Temple University. She has housed, fed, and clothed students countless times. We can call on Ms. Jackie early in the morning or in the middle of the night for anything we need.

“But her true accom-

plishment is her life’s work of civic engagement. Ms. Jackie believes that every student at Lincoln should “vote like hell!” Growing up in Philadelphia and being a child of the 60’s she knows firsthand the struggles that African Americans had to face in order to vote. Her father took part in the 1963 March on Washington.

“Ms. Jackie has easily registered over 5,000 students to vote at Lincoln over her 30 plus years of civic engagement with the OxGrove Democrats as a member and a committee person. It is not uncommon to see Ms. Jackie in the dining hall or dormitories registering students to vote with the Lincoln University College Democrats. She is unmistakable with her trademark Lincoln Lions tote bag full of clipboards, pens, and voter registration material. She never complains and with every student she registers to vote, she is just as excited as if it were her own child registering.

“Ms. Jackie was the critical factor in suing to keep Lincoln’s Polling place on campus. She would leave work to go to court or write op-eds in the local papers. And because of her Lincoln students vote on campus at the International Cultural Center (ICC). Every election day (not just the presidential elections) she organizes vans to take students to the ICC to vote. And she caters food for them as well.

“When she is not regis-

tering students to vote or chauffeuring students to different community events she serves as a lay leader at the Oxford Presbyterian Church. She has been a member since moving to the greater Oxford area. She is often reading or preparing materials for various different church events or committees.

“And between all these other commitments she still manages to be a neighbor, friend, and caretaker for her 96-year-old neighbor Ms. Dorthea Murray. They often enjoy musical performances at Lincoln or Longwood Gardens. Ms. Jackie retired from the University of Delaware’s Bursar’s office in 2007. But then came out of retirement to work at the Jennersville branch of BB&T Bank. She retired in 2016. She cared for her mother and father until their respective passings in the last five years.

“Her passion for Lincoln students and her friends is what keeps her going. She often has more energy than the 18-22 year-olds that she works with. Ms. Jackie is the most deserving person in Chester County to be deserving of the recognition of “Hometown Hero.”

To those that know her, like Etha McDowell, Caleb was always a hometown hero and inspiration to so many.

“Jackie Caleb is a force of nature,” McDowell explained. “The experiences she has had in her life have made her a remarkable

person who gives freely to others. It is just secondnature to her. I met her through politics and church. She has dealt with so many losses: the loss of her nephew in 2001, and one year later, while the family was recovering from that loss, they lost their beautiful young daughter Leidda.

“She continued to care for so many, while dealing with her own grief. Jackie and another local resident, Nancy Andress joined forces and presented a program at many different Presbyterian Churches,” McDowell said.

Caleb said that she and Andress took anti-racism training for Presbyterian women in 2003 and 2004.

“We were unique back then, in that I was black and Nancy was white and we went to the same church,” Caleb said. “We also represented different age groups. We travelled together to many different churches and talked. We had conversations with other Presbyterian women about how we all make assumptions about people, the disparity of persons, issues of inequality and social justice. We did that for about eight years, and then sadly the program just died down.”

McDowell also remembered Caleb being involved in Compassionate Friends, which is an international organization designed to help those grieving for the loss of a child, sibling, or a grandchild. She is still the leader of the Chester County Chapter which meets in West Grove.

Caleb has had much loss

over the years. In a period of about 19 years, she lost seven family members, including a daughter, husband, mother, brother, brother-in-law, dad, and nephew.

Instead of withdrawing, she has chosen to go out and thrive in her new life.

“The Compassionate Friends is really why I function at all,” she said. “TCF was literally a lifeline for me after Leidda’s death. It was the place where people really knew what I was feeling. The group helped me and that is why I do this, to be sure TCF is here for other bereaved parents. Once you walk through it, you are a different person. Your life is different from then on. You have to learn to embrace your new life in order to thrive.”

And embrace her life is exactly what she did. She helped others learn how to embrace their new life.

Caleb continues to thrive by helping others, whether it was dealing with grief, or in registering to vote. She has been a Democratic Committee woman since 1998. She is committed to stressing the importance of voting.

Much of what she does is based on what she learned from her father, Osten Bryant, who actually marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. and thousands of others, on Aug. 28, 1963.

“Because my dad was part of the march on Washington, I grew up believing you vote every election,” she said. “After he retired, he opened a bar and operated it until he was 90. At his

Zion Mackey, Drake Smith, Jackie Caleb, Hashone Carry, MaKenzie Hanks, Kaila Davis, Molly Woods, and Isiah Washington at the inauguration.

Jackie Caleb, in the audience, top left, wearing a hat and grinning from ear to ear, watching Governor Josh Shapiro being sworn in.

Courtesy photos Jackie Caleb, a “hometown hero,” attended the inauguration of Governor Josh Shapiro and Lt. Governor Austin Davis.

request, I made signs to remind people to register and vote, which he posted in the bar. He would ask people if they were registered when they visited. My dad died three years ago.”

Caleb recalled a picnic at Etha McDowell and Jim Sumner’s house one Memorial Day.

“My father was there, and then the conversation turned to the march on Washington. It was an historical moment. Also, there was Dr. Richard Winchester, Connie Winchester and Dorothea Murray, whose husband was Rev. Andrew Murray. Suddenly, they realized they had all participated in the March on Washington.”

She continued, “My dad always wondered who those white people were who participated in the March. That day I got to introduce him to a few of them. It was one of the best gifts I ever gave him. What an awesome memory.”

She added, “When dad was in his 80s we went to the Constitution Center.

When Martin Luther King’s speech came on and my dad was immediately back at the March. Later we had a long talk about the March. He talked about the fact that white people were in the March as well. He said every person attending the March was putting their life on the line. My dad was worried if he would have a job at the end of the day.

“I remember my normally calm, laid back mother, paced all day. My dad wondered who the white people were that attended because they were also in danger.

Years later he realized that there were just enough white people so the police could not release the dogs or turn hoses on the marchers.

“When we look at pictures of the march on Washington it looks calm and friendly, and it was, but all the marchers who went there were terrified and apprehensive. The march looked wonderful and I am happy that it did not get violent. I want students to understand what it meant for people to attend the march. All those people put their lives on the line so we can vote.

“They all feared the dogs and hoses but they went anyway. Knowing this drives what I do.”

Sitting on that stage for the inauguration was an honor for her, but she wondered what her father would think.

“I was excited to see an inauguration,” she explained. “I’ve never been to one. That was a big life moment for me. Voting is important to me. Doing voter registration is a nonpartisan activity. I want people, especially young people of color, to vote and to understand the power of vote.

“I thank Dorothea Murray for getting me to become a committee person. I thank Jim Sumner for bringing me to the Oxford Presbyterian Church too. It was their sense of social justice from Jim, Dick and Dorothea that got me to join OPC. As I was sitting on the stage watching the inauguration, I could feel my father grinning. I told him, ‘This is for you dad.’”

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stole an empty cash register.

Police said that same day, while the business was open, the same suspect attempted to steal a cash register located at Pasquale’s Pizza Shop on Newark Road in New London Township. However, he was unsuccessful.

Then, at just before 10 p.m., the Pennsylvania State Police received an alarm at the Star Gas Mart located on New London Road in Franklin Township. The same suspect broke through a front window and stole money out of two cash registers and a gaming machine.

The suspect is described as a tall, white male with a thin build. He was wearing a dark jacket, mask, gloves, blue jeans, and white and black sneakers. The suspect was driving a light blue Dodge Caravan minivan with an unknown registration plate.

Any person with information is asked to contact the Pennsylvania, Avondale Station at 610-268-2022 or anonymously contact the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or online at https:// www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107.

All callers to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime or cold case or the location of a wanted person or fugitive or missing person.

Chester County Democratic Committee makes official endorsements

Over the last two election cycles, Democrats managed to win a majority on the three-person Chester County Board of Commissioners and also won county row offices that had been controlled by Republicans for decades. With the May 16 Primary on the horizon and the general election set for Nov. 7, the Chester County Democratic Committee recently announced the slate of endorsed candidates.

Approximately 400 precinct committee persons met virtually to vote to endorse the slate of candidates for the county-wide and state offices that are up for election this year. Those receiving endorsements include the following:

• County Commissioners: Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz (incumbents)

• District Attorney: Chris de Barrena-Sarobe

• Prothonotary: Debbie Bookman (incumbent)

• Recorder of Deeds: Diane O’Dwyer

• Register of Wills: Michelle Vaughn (incumbent)

• Sheriff: Kevin Dykes

• Judge, Court of Common Pleas (five openings): Sarah Black, Nicole Forzato, Fredda Maddox, Thomas (Tip) McCabe, and Deb Ryan.

Sappey to host open house on March 3

State Rep. Christina Sappey announced that her district office will be hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 3.

Sappey’s district office is located at 698 Unionville Road in Kennett Square—next to Sovana Bistro in the Willowdale Town Center at the intersection of Routes 926 and 82.

The open house, which is open to the public and will include light refreshments, presents an opportunity to learn more about services offered by Sappey’s district office, including the following:

• SEPTA pass applications and renewals

• Tax forms

• Property Tax/Rent Rebate

• Information about housing relief and utility assistance

• Unemployment compensation concerns

• Unclaimed property

• PennDOT documents

“I’m inviting the entire community to come out, say hello, and learn more about how I can help them,” Sappey said. “I look forward to meeting with constituents, learning more about their concerns, and doing everything I can to help with navigating state services.” Information and services will be available for all ages from educational resources on how state government works to driving manuals to SEPTA Senior Passes.

Sappey represents the 158th Legislative District in Chester County, which includes the townships of East Fallowfield, East Marlborough, Kennett, New Garden, Newlin, Pocopson, West Bradford and West Marlborough, as well as the Boroughs of Avondale and Kennett Square.

Those with questions can contact Sappey’s district office via telephone at 484-200-8264.

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Historical Commission, the project will include the addition of a signage monument at its Limestone Road entrance; new signage consistent in design; and the re-naming of several roads throughout: Father Roberto Drive; Isaac Jackson Lane, named for a former caretaker for Saint Anthony’s and home owner in the park; Lafferty Lane, named for a prominent family and landowner in the vicinity of the park; and Marvel Pit Lane and Yellow Clay Lane, in recognition of the natural elements found in the park.

At the board’s Feb. 21 meeting, Buck unwrapped Phase II of the park’s development, which will incorporate significant modifications to the northwest corner of the property.

In his presentation, he introduced a slightly modified version of the original Phase II plan that was esti-

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Shuster’s friends and mentors then referred him to two books: A Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren, and Half Time by Bob Buford.

“The premise of these books was, ‘Your life is now. You need to look at your purpose for your life, and how can you make an impact from the skills that you were blessed with, to help change the world,’” Shuster said.

“The books profoundly altered how I chose – and still choose -- to live my life by re-shifting my pri-

mated at $1.4 million, and included:

• Removal of hazardous play equipment

• Modifications to the access points to the area

• Construction of a halfmile ADA-accessible paved nature trail

• The installation of 36 parking spaces that will include handicapped spaces

• ADA access to open air gym, two pavilions and recreational features

• A nature-based playground

• The installation of interpretive education stations, site amenities, as well as lighting, landscaping, signage and related site improvements

• The installation of a 1,328 linear-foot-long riparian buffer and two rain gardens; and

• Stabilization of stream banks in the area

The current plan, estimated between $2.5 million and $3 million, will include the cost of those

orities. I learned that success has nothing to do with our own significance. It’s about how we impact others by the things that we do and how we do them.

“It’s not about how many cars we have or how many houses we own, because at the end of the day, none of that matters. It becomes an awakening, the realization about how we become servants of significance.”

The event will kick off at 4 p.m. with raffles, displays, vendor tables and items available in silent auction, followed by evening activities that will include the announcement of silent

projects and stream bank restoration and building rehabilitation, contingent on board recommendations.

Volleyball vs. Pickleball: Supervisors approve recommendations

During the presentation, Buck made recommendations for Phase II, all of which were accepted by the board. Rather than follow the original idea that called for the installation of a volleyball court, he suggested that Phase II include a pickleball court. He said while volleyball is not accessible to a lot of skill levels and whose courts are hard to maintain, pickleball is a family-friendly and lowimpact form of tennis and a sport that has become the fastest-growing recreational sport in the U.S., as evidenced by the 40 percent growth in the number of regular players in the nation, which now stands at nearly 5 million.

auction winners, dinner and Shuster’s presentation.

“We’re coming out of very difficult times that left a lot of us isolated, and on the back end of that, I worry that we will no longer feel the same need to gather as friends, neighbors and a community,” Shuster said. “I worry that we don’t get together. It’s become more frequent for us to work from home, and it’s become easy to just stay home and watch Netflix.

“This event will be an opportunity for everyone to come together, smile together and share the art of fellowship, as a way

In addition to approving the pickleball court, the board also agreed to Buck’s recommendation that the planned playground’s equipment be made of a manufactured solution rather than natural material. Buck said the manufactured solution option will require lower maintenance and have more longevity.

The board also gave its approval to Buck’s recommendation to make necessary repairs to the stream that meanders the entire length of the Phase II development through the use of streambank stabilization. Its $1.3 million estimate is not only lower than an earlier concept that would completely restore the stream and streambank ($1.72 million), Buck said the option would reduce further streambank erosion and possible encroachment into the park infrastructure.

As a part of the stabilization, the project would remove concrete debris that

of making our lives more significant.”

The CLC Outdoorsman Ministry Group’s annual dinner will be held on March 11, beginning at 4 p.m. at The Christian Life Center, located at 125 Saginaw Road in New London Township. The entrance fee is $10 for everyone over the age of 12. To register for the event, visit www.eventbrite.com and access “2023 Sportsman’s Event,” or call Steve Shuster at 443-553-1010 or Dan Hodges at 610-255-3744.

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

is currently being used as a makeshift stabilization option, and provide proper grading to the streambanks – all of which would create better water quality by reducing pollution downstream.

Open-air gym and day camp

Buck said that as an expanded component of the Phase II project, plans call for the partial demolition, renovation and repurposing of two existing structures on the property. Estimated between $450,000 and $600,000, one structure would be converted into a possible space for an education center for day camps, a camp program office, a yoga and fitness studio and as a rental space for small gatherings.

The other addition to the project would refurbish an open-air gymnasium –estimated to cost between $150,000 and $400,000 for

demolition and construction – that could be a potential site for basketball, floor hockey and handball courts, all of which would be used by the public and as a possible site for local sports leagues.

Buck recommended a partial demolition of the two buildings in order to reduce project costs, in accordance with a 2020 general public needs assessment survey of the park, that gave low priority to the preservation of buildings that date back to the beginning of the park.

Buck said that the timeline for Phase II of New Garden Hills – which is being created in partnership with the Pottstown-based Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC -calls for a completion date of December of 2024 and an expected grand opening to the public during the spring of 2025.

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

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Life Center in New London Township.

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John Fetterman’s noble fight

A mere 18 days after he was selected as George McGovern’s running mate in the 1972 Presidential election, former Missouri Sen. Thomas Eagleton was asked by McGovern to step down as a candidate for the office of Vice President of the United States.

In the course of his brief introduction to the nation, it was made public that Eagleton had been hospitalized for depression three times in the 1960s and had undergone electroshock therapy. Eagleton was forthcoming about his treatment, but in his haste to remove all stigma associated then with mental illness, McGovern caved to a faction of Americans who were led by their ignorance of the disease, not by their compassion. Eagleton went on to serve two more terms as a Missouri senator.

As this editorial is being written, newly elected U.S. Senator John Fetterman is in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seeking treatment for clinical depression, very likely an after-effect of the stroke he suffered last May. His recent admission of his entry for treatment – and the overwhelming support he has received from the vast majority of his Senate colleagues, both Democrat and Republican – serve to amplify how far we as a nation have come in our perceptions about mental illness.

While the candor expressed by Fetterman to admit both his conditions and its incumbent frailties can be called courageous, it is being done in an America that has for the most part dropped the hyperbole of mystery and voodoo associated with depression.

In the fifty-plus years since the debacle of Thomas Eagleton, Americans have pulled labels off of the faded fabric of their hair shirts. We have learned that nearly one in five Americans are afflicted with clinical depression, and that despite the severity of its symptoms, it is a treatable condition, one that is expected to land Fetterman back in the Senate in a few weeks.

In the vast corners of conservative punditry, however, the fallout from Fetterman’s illness and treatment continues to ponder the Senator’s ability to carry on the task of serving the residents of Pennsylvania. His most severe critics have intoned that he is physically and mentally unfit for office, and therefore be removed because he has committed the nearly unutterable sin of being broken.

Two of the greatest saviors our nation has ever known were broken men.

Franklin D. Roosevelt began experiencing symptoms of a paralytic illness in 1921 when he was 39 years old and remained paralyzed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair and leg braces for the remainder of his life.

His paralysis did not prevent him from serving more than three terms as U.S. President from 1933 to 1945, during which time he created relief, recovery and reform in the Great Depression with his New Deal; established vital social programs like Social Security; and led America through World War II by defeating the Axis Powers, whose principle members were Italy, Japan and Nazi Germany.

Abraham Lincoln suffered with a crippling depression throughout his entire life, a disease he referred to as “my peculiar misfortune.” He spoke frequently about suicide. He never carried a pocket knife for fear of using it to end his life. Concerned for his welfare, his friends removed razors from his room. He suffered two major mental breakdowns, once in his twenties and once in his thirties.

As the 16th President, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, calling for an end to the cruelty of slavery. As his country threatened to divide itself, he held the splintered nation together through the eloquence of his words and actions, and by defeating the Confederacy, saved the nation.

Fetterman’s detractors should also look around the chambers of our state and federal governments. Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth lost both of her legs in Iraq and is a double amputee. Texas Governor Greg Abbott was paralyzed in 1984 and became a paraplegic; and New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján, Maryland Sen. Chris Val Hollen and Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk are stroke victims. Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey is recuperating from cancer surgery.

Every day of every week of every month of every year, Americans rise from their beds and do the jobs they have been assigned to do, and yes, some of them carry the unbearable weight of their vulnerability and their illnesses with them. They should never be punished for the strength they do not manifest, but praised for their pursuit in the face of unforeseen forces that attempt to bring them down.

We wish Sen. Fetterman the best in his fight and his recovery, because it is a noble one.

Correction

In response to “More and more dots,” an editorial that published in the Feb. 15 edition of the Chester County Press that criticized New Garden Township for not passing a line item budget contribution to Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) last fall, we issue an mea culpa and much praise. In its 2023 budget, the township’s Board of Supervisors did in fact earmark a $25,000 contribution to KACS, as well as contributions to ten other community agencies in the amount of $1.025 million. While we acknowledge the oversight, we do not relinquish the edict expressed in the editorial – that every municipality whose residents use KACS’ services follow New Garden’s lead and enact an annual line item system of contribution to the agency.

Lawmakers need to act to reduce crimes, gun violence

Letter to the Editor:

In this decade, substance abuse, crimes, and gun violence have been extremely high. Chester County has to be committed to fighting the dangers that are presented by crimes, drug abuse, and gun violence in our communities. Furthermore, to be successful in this battle, we need the help and assistance of all members of our community, especially, our political leaders, including State Representatives, Senators, members of the United States Congress, and our state’s Governor. We all need to find solutions on what we can do as residents to help prevent the

crimes, drug epidemic, and gun violence crisis. The first step we all must take is educating ourselves on what it is we are fighting against and what we can do as residents to help prevent the crimes, the drug epidemic, and the gun violence crisis.

Real change has to take place, such as employing crime prevention measures for personal and property safety. Prevention, focused on intervening with children and youth who are at risk for becoming offenders or victims, are desperately needed. Also, prevention involves measures directed toward those who have already been involved in law enforcement, plus developmental,

community, and situational prevention strategies.

Gun control measures are possible at the federal and the state level of government. States can legislate gun control rules that don’t infringe on the second amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This means that state lawmakers can utilize legislation for their own state with background checks and things of that nature, to control gun violence. Only the legislative, executive and judicial level branches of the federal government can regulate firearms.

At a federal level, most of the issues are found. Some acts or bills can be passed through the fed-

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eral government including the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Senate. They have the power to pass legislation on controlling the drug epidemic and gun violence crisis. As defined by our governmental system, any issues, such as gun control or changing amendments to the Constitution are always decided on a federal level. Hopefully, new laws, along with substantial programs, are implemented through the government system so that we can put an end to crimes, the drug epidemic, and the gun violence crisis.

Alim Howell Activist/advocate Race for Peace Committee

Social Security is America’s contract with working people

By Tom Conway

Cliff Carlton was the 10th of 11 children and one of three still living at home when his father, a coal miner, died unexpectedly at 67.

Fairer taxes on the rich could fund the program. Instead, the far right wants to stiff workers who’ve already paid in ist Republicans whose demands for radical budget cuts once again put Social Security and Medicare at risk.

Only his dad’s Social Security benefits, along with vegetables from the family’s small farm in southwestern Virginia, kept the household afloat during the lean years that followed.

That battle for survival made Carlton a lifelong champion of Social Security and a tireless opponent of Republicans in Congress who keep trying to kill this lifeline for the middle class.

“It’s not a gift. It’s money that we’re due,” explained Carlton, a 70-year-old retired tire manufacturer and longtime member of the United Steelworkers (USW). Now president of the Virginia Alliance for Retired Americans, he’s advocated for Social Security for 30 years.

Now there’s a new threat.

To secure enough votes to become speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy toadied to extrem-

They’re openly plotting to cut Social Security benefits and raise the retirement age, moves that would force millions of Americans to work longer. Some even want to slash payments to retirees with other income, regardless of how much they’ve paid into the program.

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare warns that this kind of con, called meanstesting, would end Social Security as Americans know it and take benefits even from those with “very modest incomes.”

“If you lose something, you don’t ever get it back,” observed Carlton.

Social Security is the only resource many retirees have when they outlive the nest eggs they accumulated during their working years.

“My grandmother is 102 years old. She retired at the age of 65 and still lives on her own,” said Mike Budd, who credits Social Security with enabling his

grandmother, a former bank teller, to maintain her independence for decades.

“In fact, that’s the reason I’m very passionate about keeping this program around,” said Budd, a Marine veteran who works as a substation electrician at Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO).

President Joe Biden has vowed to protect Social Security and Medicare from these attacks. Still, Republicans are recklessly threatening to careen the federal government toward default unless they get the spending cuts they want.

Many of these lawmakers have huge personal fortunes on top of congressional pensions. They enjoy a level of financial security out of reach of most Americans.

“It’s certainly easy to tell people to make do with less when they have more,” noted Budd.

Some Republicans have since soft-pedaled their shenanigans by saying they’ll only cut benefits for future retirees who would have “time to adjust” to the changes, likely by working longer.

That angers Budd, who’s 37 and already trying to plan for his golden years.

He’s been paying Social Security taxes since he was

a 16-year-old with a summer job.

Instead of cutting essential programs, TJ Stephens said he’d like to see Republicans agree to fairly tax uber-rich Americans who use dodgy loopholes to pay little or nothing now. And he’d like to see more wealthy tax cheats and deadbeats run to the ground.

Stephens, a USW electrician in New Carlisle, Indiana who’s also 37, regards Social Security as America’s contract with working people. Moving the goalposts and forcing younger Americans already paying into the system to “work ourselves into the grave” is “inhumane,” he said.

Ultimately, Carlson predicted, public anger will stop the Republicans in their tracks. He’s planning to ratchet up his activism and get more retirees to join him.

“It makes a difference,” he said of Social Security. “It’s not something we’re going to give up without an extraordinary fight.”

Tom Conway is the International President of the United Steelworkers Union (USW). This article was produced by the Independent Media Institute and adapted for syndication by OtherWords.org.

In the Spotlight

Kennett Winterfest draws sold-out crowd

Beneath occasional snow flurries, the annual festival on Feb. 25 saw 1,200 in attendance enjoy camaraderie and a variety of tastes from 60 breweries

What’s a beer festival without the essential accompaniments?

Local students win essay contest

The Chester County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (CCDAR) recently announced the winners of the 2022 American History Essay contest.

Each year, nationwide, students in grades fifth through eighth grade are given the opportunity to compose an essay and have it presented, through their schools, for evaluation. This year’s topic was:

“The Second Continental Congress met from May 10, 1775 – March 1, 1781, and included delegates from all thirteen colonies. This Congress was instrumental in shaping what was to become the United States of America.

Imagine that you are a delegate during the 17751776 Second Continental Congress. Which colony are you from and what will be important for you to accomplish for your colony?”

Judging guidelines included

historical accuracy, adherence to topic, organization of material, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, neatness, and that the essay is the student’s own work.

The CCDAR 2022 recipients of the American History Essays Award are the following:

• Lucas Yates, a 5th grader at the Unionville-Chadds Ford Virtual Academy

• Lillianna Yates, a 7th grader at Charles F Patton Middle School

• Prisha Hallur, an 8th grader at Charles F. Patton Middle School

Yates was selected the Pennsylvania state winner for the fifth grade and is advancing on to the Eastern Regional level.

In 2021, The National Society of the DAR established a new high school-level essay contest focused on figures of the American Revolution,

in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. The contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12. The topic was: “Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783). Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he or she was and his/ her contribution to the founding of a new nation.”

The evaluation criteria were the same as the American History Essays contest. Congratulations to CCDAR winner Suhan Neema, a 12th grader at Unionville High School who presented an essay on Deborah Sampson.

During the meeting, winners were given a certificate, medal and monetary award by Elberta Clinton, Chair, American History Essay Awards. In attendance were administrators and instructors from the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and the

Chester County Intermediate Unit: Dr. Amy Jenkins of Unionville High School, Dr. Steve Dissinger of Charles F. Patton Middle School, Dr. Mark Slider, George Tzanakis

and Shannon Brown (all associated with online learning for the Chester County Intermediate). Kenneth Hemphill, an open spaces advocate, reviewed the

Crebilly Farm open space status. Lucas and Lillianna Yates were active in this initiative. Steve Grabicki, director of operations for State Sen. John Kane, presented the students with certificates of achievement.

The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), headquartered in Washington D.C., is a non-profit, non-political service organization that honors both men and women whose sacrifices made our country free. Members are direct descendants of a Patriot who furthered the cause for American independence. They may have fought, swore an oath to the new nation or provided supplies/financial support. The organization promotes patriotism, education and historic preservation in communities. Visit www.dar.org to learn more about the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Courtesy photo The Chester County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (CCDAR) recently announced the winners of the 2022 American History Essay contest—Prisha Hallur, Lillianna Yates, Lucas Yates and Suhan Neema.

Moms on the March. From left, Sarah George, Lisa Reed, Katie Cooley and Jackie Savery.

This year’s Kennett Winterfest selections offered more than beer.

Photos by Richard L. Gaw

Constellation President and CEO Joseph Dominguez, top left, enjoyed the festival with members of the Constellation family. The company served as an imperial sponsor of the 2023 Kennett Winterfest.

Julianne Birsner, left, and Erica Angeline took a selfie beside the Kennett Winterfest sign.

The Kennett Winterfest welcomed back Dylan Zangwill, a dynamic musician from Exton.

Even four-legged friends without a ticket attempted to join the fray.

Taylor Knox, center, and her mother-in-law Cindy Knox accepted samples from Andrew Coligan of the Conshohocken Brewing Company.

SENA PATRICIA SPIERS-DIPAOLA

Sena Patricia Spiers-DiPaola, known as Pat to her friends, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2023. She was an 87-year-old resident of Oxford.

She was born May 18, 1935, to Wilmer T. and Sena F. Pohley of Southampton, N.Y., and grew up in Hicksville, N.Y.

Pat came to Broomall, Pa. with her first husband of 39 years, the late Thomas M. Spiers, and together they lovingly raised two daughters. It was here in 1965 that she became a born-again Christian and shortly after began teaching her first Bible study. She felt it was her calling, finding opportunities at every stage of her life to continue with her passion. She was active in various Christian churches, including a congregation that she and her husband, Tom, helped to found as well as the Union Presbyterian Church.

After their girls were grown, she became a math instructor at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology and completed a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College. With her second husband of 10 years, the late Frank DiPaola, Pat volunteered with Onesimus Ministries, bringing spiritual services with Christian music and Bible teachings to the incar-

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cerated at Chester County Prison. They also assisted in bringing church services to the elderly at Ware Presbyterian Village. Most recently she attended Union Presbyterian, where she continued teaching Sunday school and leading Bible study classes. Additionally, Pat lived at Westminster Place in Oxford, where she taught weekly Bible studies and the ladies had evening get-togethers for which she would provide spiritual comfort and inspiration through prayer with her resident friends.

Pat is survived by her two daughters, Marguerite A. Pellisier (and her husband Peter) of Glen Rock, Pa., and Jennifer L. Handlin (and her husband William) of North Chesterfield, Va.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 3 at Union Presbyterian Church, 5637 Street Rd., Kirkwood, Pa., 17536, where friends and family may visit from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Union Presbyterian Church.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome. com.

HAROLD T. BRYSON, JR.

Harold T. Bryson, Jr., a resident of Quarryville who formerly lived in Russellville, passed away on Feb. 14, 2023 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. He was 97. He was the husband of the late Margaret Shifflett Bryson, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born in Chester County, he was the son of the late Harold T., Sr. and Clara Harris Bryson.

Harold graduated from West Fallowfield High School, class of 1943.

He was a dairy farmer in Russellville for most of his life.

Harold was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Oxford.

Harold served as director and treasurer of the ChesterDelaware County Farm Bureau, director of Coatesville Child Development Center, president of the Oxford Area School Board and he served on the Upper Oxford Planning Commission.

He was a member of the Oxford Historical Association, a 75-year member of Skerrett Lodge #343, Past Master in 1956 and Russellville Grange.

Harold was a foster father to many children.

He is survived by a son, Harold T. Bryson, III (Bing) of Reno, Nev., a daughter, Susan B. Orth (Jeffrey) of Lancaster; two grandchildren, Daniel Orth (Michelle) and David Orth (Christin), four great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Isaac, Elliot and Oliver; and a sister-in-law, Erica Shifflett, and several nieces and nephews.

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Oxford's Rozich earns spot on 2023 Kutztown University baseball team

Kutztown University will have 27 student-athletes representing its baseball program for the 2023 season, including Brennan Rozich of Oxford.

As the spring approaches, Kutztown University baseball is ready to translate its hard off-season work to the diamond in 2023.

The Golden Bears struggled on the field in 2022, going 11-35 with a 4-20 mark in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) play. KU fin-

ished second-to-last in the conference in ERA and batting average. For fourth-year head coach Eric Folmar, last season is a memory he and his

Obituaries

JOHN J. MURPHY, JR.

John (Jack) Murphy passed away peacefully after a long and difficult illness on Feb. 24, 2023. He was the proud son of immigrant parents, John J. and Nora Murphy, and loving brother to Peggy (Murphy) Loughin of West Chester. Jack was a man of honor and service throughout his life and he was proud of his Scotch-Irish heritage. After graduating from St. Agnes’s high school in West Chester, he went on to receive a degree in economics from his much-loved Villanova University. Upon graduating from Villanova, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country for two years in Germany.

After returning from military service as a ranking sergeant, he met and married his first wife Marianne, with whom he enjoyed 28 years of marriage before her untimely passing, and with whom he shared four children and four grandchildren.

During those years, and for all his years to come, Jack was a man of service to many organizations, including the Fame Fire Co in West Chester and the Knights of Columbus. He also served on the boards of the West Chester Lions Club, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, and was on the membership committee of Kennett Square Golf & Country Club. He enjoyed playing golf at the “Club” with his golfing friends in the “Frogs” for many years and was Frog of the Year in 2015. Jack was a long-standing member of the Elks Club in West Chester and served as their president for a number of years.

Jack enjoyed a long and successful career in property and casualty insurance. He was vice president of claims for Penn Mutual Insurance Company in West Chester before retiring in 2006.

Upon marrying again, Jack moved to Kennett Square and became an integral part of the Kennett community as

well as his much-loved Saint Patrick’s Church community. His 12-year retirement career at Brandywine Living at Longwood gave him great joy. He served as a driver and assisted those in need with his respectful kindness and compassion.

Jack’s greatest love has always been his family and friends and to be there for every family affair and vacation, ball game, concert, and awards presentation as the proud pop. He was also a lifelong Eagles and Phillies fan.

He is survived by and will be terribly missed by his wife and soul mate, Ethel Ann; loving and caring children-inlove, John Anthony (Karen), Clare Crossan (John), and Jennifer D’Amico (Vince); seven grandchildren-in-love, Theresa Crossan, John Crossan, Jonathan Anthony, Maggie Anthony Strickler (Max), and Christopher, Brendan and Matthew D’Amico; his sister Peggy Loughin; many nieces, nephews, and two great-nieces.

The family would like to thank all the angels at Brandywine Living in Kennett Square, and Core & AccentCare Hospice in Christiana Hospital in Delaware for their kind and compassionate care.

You are invited to Jack’s Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 3 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 212 Meredith St. in Kennett Square.

Visitation before the service will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at 401 N. Union St. (Chapel of Church of the Advent) Kennett Square. Interment will follow the Memorial Mass in St. Patrick Cemetery, Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jack may be made to Barry Fragale Special Needs Trust, C/O Fragale Brothers Barber Shop, 105 S. Union St. Kennett Square, Pa. 19348, or to the Lewy Body Dementia Association. https:// www.lbda.org/donate.

Arrangements are by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square.

To view Jack’s online tribute, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

squad are trying to put behind them.

“In our first team meeting we talked about last season for maybe five minutes before putting it

behind us,” Folmar said. “We’re focused on this year and what we need to do to improve and put ourselves in a better position on and off the field.”

FRANCIS R. KEELINS

Francis R. Keelins, a resident of West Grove, passed away at Jenner’s Pond on Feb. 22, 2023. He was 84.

He was the husband of Bernice Hartsell Keelins, who passed away on 2021, and with whom he shared 44 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph Keelins and the late Pauline Sneath Keelins. He was a graduate of PS DuPont High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He retired as a marketing services supervisor at The DuPont Co. after 33 years of service.

Fran and his wife were truly world travelers, having visited 54 countries and 42 states.

He is survived by his stepson, Robert Underwood (and his wife Renee) of Wilmington, Del. and three grandchildren, Sara Underwood, Matthew Underwood and Sean McMullen.

A prayer service at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church and a burial at All Saints Cemetery will be held privately.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

The arrangements are being handled by the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove.

Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that Limestone Properties, LLC, 1020 Broad Run Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 will be blasting on their Surface

Mine Permit located on Old Baltimore Pike, Avondale Borough, Chester County.

The blasting will take place

Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All interior permit area roads leading to the proposed blast area will be monitored or closed at the time of blasting. An air horn will give short bursts three (3) times before detonation and one (1) long blast after detonation. Possible conditions that might prevent blasting at times announced in the blasting schedule are as follows: rain, lightning, wind or other atmospheric conditions, possible breakdown of blasting company equipment or illness of personnel and operator of public safety.

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Jane B. Baughman, Deceased. Late of East Nottingham Township, Chester County, PA. Letters Testamentary on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons having claims against or indebted to the estate should make claims known or forward payment to, Jennifer Lucas, C/O Attorney: Michael S. Grab, Esquire, Nikolaus & Hohenadel. LLP, 327 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512

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ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Robert C. York, Deceased. Late of East Nottingham Township, PA. Letters Testamentary on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons having claims against or indebted to the estate should make claims known or forward payment to, Robert A. York, C/O Attorney: Michael S. Grab, Esquire, Nikolaus & Hohenadel. LLP, 327 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512

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NOTICE

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

YORK COUNTY

CIVIL ACTION

DOCKET NO. 2022-SU-002130

Real Property at Issue:

119 Adler Court

Manchester, PA 17345 Parcel No. 76-000-04-0127.

Q0-00000

JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. 3415 Vision Dr Columbus , OH 43219 Plaintiff, VS.

MICHAEL S. JACKSON

119 Adler Court Manchester, PA 17345

And MARY A. JACKSON

119 Adler Court

Manchester, PA 17345

ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES OF YORK

110 Pine Grove Commons York, PA 17403

FOOT AND ANKLE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC 1224 S Queen Street, York, PA 17403

MRC RECEIVABLES CORP.

1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170, West Chester, PA 19380

ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC

CAPITAL 1 BANK

1060 Andrew Drive, Suite 170, West Chester, PA 19380

If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court within twenty days of this Notice. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you without further notice for the relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.

YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTFI BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. Lawyer Referral Service, York County Bar Association, 137 E. Market Street, York, PA 17401, (717) 854-8755 http://www.yorkbar.com

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF BARBARA LEE FITZGERALD a/k/a BARBARA

L. FITZGERALD, DECEASED.

Late of Lower Oxford Township, Chester County, PA LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to ELBERT WAYNE FITZGERALD, EXECUTOR, 138 Township Rd., Oxford, PA 19363, Or to his Attorney: ANITA M. D’AMICO, D’AMICO LAW, P.C., 65 S. Third St., Oxford, PA 19363

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PENNSBURY TOWNSHIP

ZONING HEARING BOARD NOTICE is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Pennsbury Township will hold a Public Hearing at the Pennsbury Township Building, 702 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at which time the Board will hear the following matter:

In Re: Application of Evan and Sheri Hosbach seeking variances from: (1) the 600 square foot maximum size of residential accessory structures under Ordinance Section 162-2002.A.2.d; (2) the 15 foot maximum building height for residential accessory structures under Ordinance Section 1622002.A.4; and (3) the 75 foot front yard setback requirement under Ordinance Sections 162503.D and 162-2006.A.2, all so as to permit the construction of an accessory utility barn for equipment storage and repair on property located at 10 Hillendale Road, Chadds Ford, PA (UPI#64-3-116.3) in the Township’s R-2 Residential zoning district. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the public meeting scheduled above and require an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact Kathy Howley at 610-388-7323 to discuss how Pennsbury Township may best accommodate your needs.

Edward M. Foley, Solicitor

AUCTION NOTICE

DEStorage.com

Newgarden

Located at 710 Newark Rd Landenberg, PA 19350

Will be holding a Public ONLINE Auction at www.ibid4storage.com

Closing on March 22, 2023 at 10 AM.

The following units will be sold because of nonpayment of rent pursuant to the Pennsylvania Self Service Storage Facilities Act.

Auction bidding and additional information about the contents, including photographs, is available on www.ibid4storage.com. Sale and payment will take place at the storage facility. Containing: Furniture, household items, totes, clothing, and boxes

Unit # 1203- Gladys Taggart Watson

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 2 OF THE PENN TOWNSHIP SPORTS PARK, 355 NORTH JENNERSVILLE ROAD FOR PENN TOWNSHIP, 260 LEWIS ROAD, WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA, PENN TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PA. FEBRUARY 27, 2023 PROPOSALS will be received online via the PennBID Program by the Board of Supervisors of Penn Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania until 1:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, for the following:

This phase of the project includes the construction of outdoor roller hockey rinks, outdoor multi-purpose courts, sand volleyball court, playground area, 8’ wide bituminous walking trail, 6’ wide flex-pave walking trail, gazebos, park furnishings, water service extensions, water fountains, portable restroom facilities, electric service extension, fine grading, turf restoration, park entrance from State Highway, permeable asphalt parking lot, 8’ wide mulch walking trail, and landscaping.

All Bids will be publicly read aloud by the Township at 6:00 P.M. Prevailing Time, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Penn Township Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390. Copies of the Form of Proposal and Specifications are available at no cost at www.PennBID.net beginning Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Each Bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the form of a certified check or bid bond in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid made payable to the order of the Penn Township.

Each bid must be accompanied by a signed commitment of the proposed surety offering to execute a Performance Bond, as well as the Letter of Intent, and Non-Collusion Affidavit. All Forms and Papers required to accompany the bid must be uploaded to PennBID prior to the date and time bids are to be received. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Contractor’s Performance Bond and Labor and Materialmen’s Bond in an amount of the accepted bid. The Surety Company and form of surety shall be subject to the approval of Penn Township. The Bond Company should have no less than an “A” rating (Best Rating) and provide documentation of their authority to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition, the Bond should be provided without a reinsurer.

A Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the Contract Award Price will be required for this project for a period of 2-Years from the date of approval of the final payment by the Board of Supervisors. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within sixty (60) days after the date set for the receiving and opening of bids. Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates will apply to this project, in addition to any and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinance, rules and regulations.

Penn Township reserves the right to accept any or all bids or parts thereof, or to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, for any cause whatsoever, as they deem for the best interest of the Township. All Bidders are reminded that should Penn Township award a contract, the Successful Bidder will be required to pay all fees associated with PennBid. Notice is hereby given to all prospective Bidder that a PREBID MEETING will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at

CCIU and school districts launch countywide recruitment campaign to fill over 600 open positions

The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and its 12 partner school districts have teamed up for a countywide recruitment campaign to fill a variety of positions in their schools.

As Pennsylvania faces a severe educational staffing shortage, the campaign aims to educate job seekers on the many roles available to them in education. In Chester County alone, over 600 open positions are waiting to be filled. From teachers to cafeteria staff, maintenance and custodial staff to bus drivers, there are a multitude

9:00, prevailing time to discuss the project. The meeting will be held at Penn Township Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390 in the Finnen Community Room. Although the Pre-Bid meeting is not mandatory all bidders are encouraged to attend.

Funding assistance for the Penn Township Sports Park and the E. Kneale Dockstader Environmental Education Center has been provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, Community Conservation Partnership Program.

Additional funding provided by The Chester County Commissioners Department of Park and Preservation Grant Program and the Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation, Star Roses and Plants, By Order of the Penn Township Board of Supervisors, Karen Versuk, MBA, PhD, Director of Operations

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NOTICE OF NON-PROFIT INCORPORATION

Downingtown West Girls Athletics has been incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988.

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ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Thomas Howard Rhoads, Deceased , Late of Malvern, East Whiteland Township, Chester County, PA. LETTERS Of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Bonnie Rhoads, 3787 Clearwater Lane, Brookhaven, PA 19015, Administratrix, Or Attorney: Andrew P. Graul, Esquire, 911 Easton Road, P.O. Box 209, Willow Grove, PA 19090

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 17, 2023. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 23-3-90

Writ of Execution

No. 2022-04095

DEBT $269,303.41

of opportunities available for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students.

“We are excited to announce this recruitment campaign and the opportunity for individuals to join our team and be a positive impact on the future of our students,” said Dr. George F. Fiore, CCIU executive director. “Public education is a field committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment and we need talented individuals to help us achieve this goal.”

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of land designated as Lot 15 on the Plan of lots of The Oxford Land and Improvement recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Chester County, in Deed Book

X-10 Volume 245, at page 269, situate in the Borough of Oxford, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, on the West side of Fifth Street, between South Street and Garfield Street, bounded and described as follow, to wit:

BOUNDED on the North by Lot 14 now owned by John S. Benson, on the East by the West line of Fifth Street, on the South by Lot 16 now owned by Norman M. Stewart and on the West by the East line of a 14 feet wide alley, having a front of 50.3 feet on the West line of Fifth Street and extending back to the East line of the alley aforesaid and having a width of 50 feet on said alley, the south line beginning in eh West line of Fifth Street, 100.6 feet Northwardly from the intersection of the North line of Garfield Street and being 170.5 feet in length.

BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Robert M. Stewart, Jr., Executor of the Estate of Robert M. Stewart, Sr., deceased, by Deed dated October 31, 2016 and recorded November 17, 2016 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, Pennsylvania in Book 9436, Page 1335, Document ID # 11510416 granted and conveyed unto Kevin James Bell in fee.

PARCEL # 6-9-134

PLAINTIFF: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: Kevin James Bell

SALE ADDRESS: 322 South 5th Street, Oxford, PA 19363

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 610-2786800

School district human resources and communications directors across the county are working alongside educational staffing partner sponsors to launch the campaign and fill a wide variety of open positions. Company partners such as Krapf Busses and ServiceMaster are looking for employees to fill vacancies in their transportation and custodial departments. Additionally, companies such as the Substitute Teacher Service (STS) and ESS are seeking qualified candidates to fill substitute roles throughout the

county.

“We are proud to collaborate with our school districts and partners on this important initiative and look forward to welcoming new members to our team who are dedicated to shaping the future of our students and community,” said Fiore.

The CCIU and its partner school districts offer a supportive work environment and work-life balance. The benefits of working in education are numerous, including opportunities for professional growth, flexible schedules, competitive

Legals

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-22-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 17, 2023. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 23-3-92

Writ of Execution No. 2022-06084

DEBT $254,494.07

ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PIECE OF GROUND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF NEW LONDON, COUNTY OF CHESTER, STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, BEING KNOWN AS LOT NO.2 ACCORDING TO A PLAN OF PROPERTY OF DAVID F. HOLT, MADE BY GEORGE E. REGESTER, JR. & SONS, INC., LAND SURVEYORS, DATED FEBRUARY 24, 1976 AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OFFICE IN AND FOR CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA IN PLAN BOOK NO. 288, AS

FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE TITLE LINE IN THE BED OF MOUNT HOPE ROAD, SAID POINT BEING SOUTH11 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST, 175.00 FEET FROM A POINT AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID MOUNT HOPE ROAD WITH OXFORD ROAD; THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT AND LEAVING THE BED OF MOUNT HOPE ROAD AND EXTENDING ALONG LOT NO. 1, NORTH 78 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST, 392.81 FEET TO A POINT IN LINE OF LANDS NOW OR LATE EDWARD P. CHESLOCK; THENCE ALONG THE SAME, SOUTH 09 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 150.03 FEET TO A POINT A CORNER OF LOT NO. 3; THENCE ALONG THE SAME, SOUTH 78 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST, 389.52 FEET TO A POINT IN THE TITLE LINE OF SAID MOUNT HOPE ROAD; THENCE ALONG THE SME, NORTH 11 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST, 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING.

BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Derek Stine, by Deed dated 3/31/2016 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Chester County on 4/4/2016 in Deed Book Volume 9286, Page 2398, granted and conveyed unto Jesus L. Juarez, Jr.

PARCEL # 71-01-0027.040

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: a residential property

PLAINTIFF: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC VS DEFENDANT: Jesus L. Juarez Jr.

SALE ADDRESS: 592 Mount Hope Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352

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The Mann and TD Bank celebrate historically black colleges and universities

After conceiving the idea more than two years ago, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts is teaming up with TD Bank, its long-term, lead corporate partner, and TD Charitable Foundation, to present the Mann’s inaugural festival celebrating the rich cultural legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The HBCU Festival, May 18 through May 20, 2023, will lift up the heritage, performance artistry and collegiate excellence of these venerable institutions, culminating in a free, all-day celebration on May 20 across the Mann’s 22-acre campus.

The impetus for the HBCU festival grew from the Mann’s robust music education and workforce development initiatives, particularly with Overbrook High School and the Music Industry Training Program (MITP). MITP is a threeyear curriculum through which students in the Mann’s Parkside community learn from and work with music industry professionals with the aim of identifying future career paths for themselves.

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Inaugural, multi-day festival kicks off the Mann’s 2023 season, illuminating a path to higher education for Philadelphia-area youth

these high schoolers has made such an impression on the Mann Board and our committed Community Engagement Committee, inspiring us to provide students with hope for a brighter future. Given our educational work, it made sense for the Mann to take on a role to build awareness of the opportunities for higher education in our neighborhood in Parkside and Philadelphia. We are incredibly grateful that TD Bank believed in our vision from the beginning, as both institutions are committed to promoting and exemplifying Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are so excited to see this idea come to fruition and to celebrate the storied arts and culture of HBCUs at The HBCU Festival,” said Catherine M. Cahill, the Mann’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Cahill added that TD Bank expressed interest immediately when the concept for an HBCU Festival was shared back in the early days of the pandemic with TD Bank’s Head of U.S. Corporate Citizenship Shelley Sylva and its Community Impact team. Sylva, who is also

on the Mann’s Board of Directors and serves on its Community Engagement Committee, recognized the power of such a festival to not only serve students but also to bring the community at large together, creating an historical celebration with a focus on the arts, education and strong community spirit of the HBCU schools that would have a significant impact for participants, far and wide.

Shelley Sylva, TD's Head of Corporate Citizenship said, "At TD, inclusion is deeply embedded in everything we do, and we are fully committed to supporting opportunities that lift up communities who have been excluded historically. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, ‘The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.’ This is why HBCUs are so important to our society – they are there educating, embracing, nurturing, and developing our Black talent. We know that true success is only possible for businesses in America if we have a diverse pool of critical thinkers. It is truly meaningful to me that we

are able to announce this historic event on a day that we honor Dr. King Jr. and all he stood for. We're excited to partner with the Mann in amplifying the importance of HBCUs and look forward to an outstanding event."

The HBCU Festival will be open to the entire region, including national HBCU leaders, HBCU alumni, current and returning college students, middle and high school students, families, black fraternities and sororities, and Mann audiences from all walks of life.

It will include ticketed events, such as the GRAMMY®-nominated and Emmy Award-winning Morgan State University Choir led by Choir Director Dr. Eric Conway with The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on May 18. Other ticketed concerts will be announced soon.

The free, all-day festival on May 20 will feature drumlines, college mass choirs, marching bands, cheer squads and noted artists performing throughout the campus and on the main stage. Other free

activities will include an HBCU college fair and college panel discussions, family activities, music master classes, and a college marching-band “battle of the bands” competition as the finale. Already committed to participate in the college fair and with marching bands and/or choirs are Cheyney University, Delaware State University, Lincoln University, Morgan State University, Tuskegee University, Stillman College, and Oakwood University, with several others such as Spelman College, Benedict College and Fisk University

also participating in the college fair.

The TD Charitable Foundation's $500,000 grant supporting the HBCU Festival deepens the Bank's already supportive bond with the Mann. Four years ago, TD Bank generously invested in the Mann with the naming of the venue’s main pavilion, now TD Pavilion. Since then, TD has supported many community engagement efforts including the Mann’s Voices of Hope annual celebration honoring local community leaders, and now the highly anticipated HBCU Festival.

Centreville Layton School Camp

Centreville Layton School is looking to continue its tradition of providing a summer program that offers targeted support to strengthen literacy and math skills through a challenging, dynamic, and therapeutic program. Every year, they welcome their own students, as well as students from local independent, parochial, and public schools from PreK through 8th grade.

Families seek Centreville Layton School for its well-rounded program that combines academic and recreational opportunities. The academic portion of the Summer Program is designed to review, enhance, and enrich academic skills so that students are prepared to start a new school year in the fall.

Centreville Layton School prides itself on small class sizes, so each student receives the attention he or she needs.

In addition to the academic portion

of the day, their recreational program provides students the opportunity to develop their social-emotional skills while making new friends. Afternoon campers enjoy weekly trips to the pool and a full program of creative hands-on activities and recreational games to keep students active and engaged. Centreville Layton’s Summer Program takes place on their 20-acre campus in Centreville, Delaware. To learn more, visit their website at centrevillelayton.org.

Ready to hone your skills and have some fun this summer?

Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware is hosting sports camps this summer for kids of all skill levels and ages (kids entering 3rd through 8th grade). Get training from the best coaches in the area. Archmere sports camps will teach the fundamentals in sport-specific areas. Archmere Academy will offer sessions in basketball, baseball, football, lacrosse, running, softball, and volleyball. Our staff will not only cultivate your skills in your sport, but they will also give you a fun-filled experience that will have you wanting to come back again. Discounts will be provided for campers that attend more than one camp. Athletes may sign up for one camp per week. Each camp runs Monday through Thursday. Full-day sessions run from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Visit www. archmereacademy.com/sportscamps to learn more and to register. Archmere looks forward to hosting you on campus this summer!

Since opening its doors in 1932, Archmere Academy is known for its rigorous academic program. The academic disciplines foster critical thinking skills, strengthen analytical reasoning, and foster intellectual creativity through each department. We strive to inspire students to challenge themselves, think critically, and ultimately reach their greatest potential. The dedicated faculty at Archmere shows a commitment to student learning and provides personal attention for students, creating an authentic student-teacher connection that's based on trust, respect, and a shared pursuit of achievement. Archmere’s strong academic program of studies challenges all students at the College Preparatory, Honors, and Advanced Placement levels to advance their critical thinking, sharpen their academic skills, take ownership of their learning potential, and advocate for their own educational goals. Because of our robust academic and AP program, Archmere students stand out to colleges and universities leading to a 100% college acceptance rate. Parents and caregivers choose Archmere for their children because choosing our door opens others. Students choose Archmere because of the opportunities available to them. To learn more about Archmere Academy, and to schedule a tour, visit www.archmereacademy.com.

There’s Something for Everyone at YMCA Summer Camp

With swimming pools, STEM labs, theaters and more, the YMCA has acres of amenities where campers will discover their talents and passions this summer. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) operates eight camp sites throughout Chester County. While each camp has its own unique flavor, all locations are steadfast in their belief that everyone belongs and are committed to providing an opportunity for campers to build independence, confidence, friendship and community.

“YMCA Summer Camp is more than something to do during summer break. It is a special place where children build independence, deepen friendships and find a place to belong,” explains Bridgette Barbera-Byrne, Sr. Director of Programs and Membership for YGBW. “Children who attend YMCA Summer Camp love our inclusive community and leave camp each day beaming with positive energy. For us, summer camp is more than a place – it’s a feeling.”

Specialty Camps Focus on Theater, STEM, Farming and More

All eight camp sites offer traditional day camps that include recreational swimming, arts & crafts, field games, sports, nature and more. Camp counselors use weekly themes to engage imaginations and keep things fresh all summer long. On top of that, the Y offers a variety of specialty camps for children who are interested in farming, STEM, eSports, fine arts, theater arts, gymnastics and more.

YMCA Summer Camp registration is open now for families to lock in preferred dates and themes. Best of all, the YMCA does not require summer-long enrollment. Families have the flexibility to pick and choose the weeks that best fit into their summer schedule.

To register: https://ymcagbw. org/summer-camps-ymca

Wilmington Friends Summer Camp

Wilmington Friends Summer Camp

Wilmington Friends Summer Camp provides a wealth of high-quality programming for our campers age 3 through entering 9th grade.

Mighty Munchkins (ages 3-4): A full-day program combining exciting weekly themebased preschool activities along with off -campus field trips to the Can Do Playground and local attractions. With a low camper to staff ratio, teachers take a thematic approach to activities each week as campers dabble in arts and crafts, gym, music/movement, and storytelling.

Eager Explorers (K-1st grade): This camp has just the right balance for kids entering

kindergarten and first grade. Mornings will be spent in age appropriate activities for Art, Physical Education, and the weekly special (music, cooking, science, etc.), while afternoons and field trips will address our kindergarten and first grade sensibilities.

Big Kids (2nd-5th grade): Themed morning sessions include an activity presented to support the growing minds of our campers and will engage the creativity and curiosity within each child. Other activities include ice skating, swimming and bowling. There are also specialty camps, including sports, art, adventure, service learning, cooking, and STEM.

Middle school (5th-9th grade): Both Base and Theme camps are offered. Base Camp is designed as a foundation to build longlasting camp memories. A rotating schedule of weekly activities includes active games, free art project time, video time, gardening, board games, hiking, fishing and access to our gyms and game room. Each week, campers will enjoy one of the many field trips, and will have the option to cool off at a local pool.

We are one of the few camps in the area that offers camp from 8:30am-4:30pm daily. (Before/after care from 7:30-8:30am, and 4:306pm for an additional fee.)

SALESIANUM SUMMER EDGE

Gain an edge this summer in our academic and athletic summer programs!

Salesianum Summer EDGE [Education, Development, Growth, and Enrichment] is a uniquely designed summer program that offers comprehensive summer programming. Your child will be able to work with current faculty, staff, coaches, and alumni in a fun learning environment.

Our academic program allows students to have an immersive experience in a chosen subject, satisfy prerequisites for more advanced classes, and create space in their schedules for AP courses, electives, and open times during the traditional school year. Our workshops help incoming freshmen transition into high school and upperclassmen prepare for their SATs. We also offer workshops for middle school students in Art, Makerspace, and Entrance Exam Prep. Our academic program is for Grades 7-12 and will be held starting the week of June 19th through the week of July 31st.

Our sports camps allow your child to be active during the summer. We offer baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, track, and wrestling for all ages. Students will learn new skills and techniques while brushing up on the skills they already know. Our sports camps are for Ages 5 through Grade 12 and will be held starting the week of June 12th through the week of August 7th. Gain an EDGE this summer by spending time on our beautiful campus and spectacular fields. Sign up today at salesianum.org!

Come be inspired and discover your hidden passions this summer at SMArtSummer! A six-week program for students entering 1st through 12th grades, SMArtSummer offers a more dynamic and rewarding instructional experience than a typical summer camp. Instead of arts and crafts, kids enjoy over 60 Arts- and Science-themed camps that fuse together creative skills, processes, and academic disciplines.

Not only does SMArtSummer offer all the best of both Cab Calloway School of the Arts (CCSA) and the Charter School of Wilmington (CSW), our partnership with the University of Delaware provides an exciting, new hands-on experience. ECO camp offers underwater robotics at their Newark, DE campus and a one-week residential camp in Lewes DE at the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment Hugh R. Sharp Campus.

Small camp sizes of up to 12 students ensure that every student has the one-on-one instructional time they need. We hire professional teachers and artists from all over the tri-state area. With a volunteer staff of over 50 friendly high school volunteers from CCSA and CSW, your student will have support and guidance during their stay with us. Lunch is on us and we can cater to any dietary restricts your student may have. Overslept? That’s okay! We have grab and go breakfasts, too! We even have an RN on staff during the instructional hours.

This summer, we’re adding to our popular one-week camps

Aerial Arts, Vet Care, Escape Room Adventures, and FX Stage Make-Up camps are Finding Patient Zero, Animation Fundamentals and Intensive, The Ultimate Gamer, Bollywood Dance, and so much more! Our two-week musical camps are Rock of Ages and Disney’s Frozen. Of course, we have our fun Friday finale showcases where families can come see all the work completed that week as well as meet the teachers!

It’s going to be a great SMArtSummer!

Summer Camps @ Cecil College

With the winter blues fading and the joy of spring and summer just around the corner, it is time to start planning activities. What better way to whittle away the summer days than attending one of Cecil College’s summer camp programs?

Cecil College currently offers nine weeks of summer camps for children 5 to 17 years old. Many great camps are offered at the North East Campus and Elkton Station, as well as the Fair Hill Nature Center, Plumpton Park Zoo, and Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builders Club.

Our summer camps provide the opportunity for children to participate in fun activities such as swimming, hiking, and various sports. They also have the opportunity to develop important life skills that are difficult to achieve in other environments. While enjoying fun activities, children learn valuable skills to help them be successful throughout their lives. Such skills include communication, collaboration, creativity, leadership, socialization, and problem solving.

Cecil College summer camps offer some of the most powerful learning environments and can be a place where a child’s social education builds self-esteem. Many of the camps allow children to unplug from technology while exploring the world around them. Others include learning the latest technology and software!

Most importantly, Cecil College summer camps provide a safe and enjoyable environment where children take part in the unstructured play time vital to healthy emotional and social development. Children get to reinvent themselves at camp and be who they truly want to be, which helps them build confidence. Campers can play games, read books, and work on arts and crafts projects.

To learn more about these summer camps, contact Cecil College’s Lifelong Learning at 443-907-1378 or learning4life@ cecil.edu. Visit cecil.edu/summercamps today!

Newark Parks and Recreation Summer Camps

Enjoy your summer with Newark Parks and Recreation! Summer camps will be starting soon and we have something for everyone. From sports, biking, coding, art, theater and more, your kids will surely have the summer of a lifetime. Spaces are limited so secure your spot for the summer today at www.newarkde.gov/play

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania

At girl Scout Camp, it’s always an adventure! Registration is now open for day and resident camp sessions at each of the Girl Scouts seven properties in Eastern Pennsylvania.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) provides camps and programs that build girls’ leadership, confidence, independence, and community. Our camps are committed to providing opportunities for all girls, creating, and connecting a diverse community that helps campers unlock their potential and discover the world, while developing life skills and making memories that last a lifetime.

Our programs are designed to encourage campers to enjoy the outdoors in a safe and nurturing environment. Our enthusiastic staff receive extensive training before camp and are chosen for their maturity, energy, and ability to be positive role models for your girl. All our camps are ACA accredited.

GSEP has ½ week, full-week, and two-week sessions at seven beautiful for girls entering grades K-12. From archery to hiking or horseback riding along the Appalachian trails to ziplining across Mosey Wood Pond, there is a program for every girl, whether she’s looking for an overnight

experience or wants to test the waters with day camp. Campers develop a sense of security and self–confidence that will help them develop a strong sense of self, form healthy relationships, take risks, and learn from mistakes. Camp embraces the natural environment and allows girls to unplug from their busy lives and experience the outdoors.

Get ready for a fun summer of nature and science exploration at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science!

We can’t wait to welcome you back with a mix of new nature and science themes and the return of some of our most popular camps. We’ll spend most of our day outside, exploring and learning through play, with time for experiments, games, stories and crafts. This year, several themes are featured for different grade levels, and are adjusted appropriately for each developmental stage.

For our youngest friends, Summer Camp for Wee Ones

(ages 3 and under) is a 45-minute session on Wednesdays or Thursdays for seven consecutive weeks in June and July. Learn and have fun with handson science activities, including counting, matching, sorting, outdoor exploration, arts & crafts, and music & movement. Adults are expected to stay for the length of the program and are welcome to enjoy the museum after the program.

Half Day camp for ages 4-6 are June 5-8 in the morning (We Love Dinos) or after-

noon (Animal Tales).

Want to stay all day?

Between care is available, giving campers time for lunch and a nap before the afternoon session.

Full Day camp for campers who have completed kindergarten-3rd grade fea-

tures nine weeks of camp with different themes starting June 12 through August 18. There are four weeks of camp for 4th-5th grade, July 10-14, July 31-August 4, August 7-12 and August 1418. Join or renew your

membership to the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science while registering for camp and receive significant discounts on camp registration. Your membership supports our mission to excite and inform people about the natural

world through exploration and discovery. Spring Break Camp Can’t wait until summer? Spring Break camp from April 1014 is for ages 5-10. Learn more and register at delmns. org/camps

All Abilities! Limitless Possibilities! Easterseals Camp Fairlee

Easterseals Camp Fairlee means something different to each member of the Shuler family. To Ryan, a week-long stay at Camp has been a tradition for 26 years. For his twin brothers, Austin and Elijah, Camp Fairlee means adventure and independence. For their parents, Kim and James, it means a chance to rejuvenate.

Elijah had his sights on things like good food. “The food and the activities were good. I liked fishing but not as much as the pool. Camp helped me to become more independent,” Elijah says. “The zip line was cool. I did it twice!”

Easterseals Camp Fairlee is an unforgettable experience for people of all ages with disabilities. During a typical summer camp session, campers enjoy activities including zip lining, swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, fishing and more. “The slip and slide and canoeing were my favorites,” Austin says. “Camping has helped me to become more resourceful, prepared and organized.” Ryan enjoys trying new things at camp like the rock wall. He enjoys meeting

new friends and singing karaoke. “I can’t wait to go back to camp to spend time with my friends.”

While campers rely on Camp Fairlee for adventure and independence in a nurturing and supportive environment, caregivers who need respite depend on Camp Fairlee for high quality, professional services.

“If you have a child with a disability, it is a wonderful experience. It is two-fold, they can meet new friends and get to do things they can’t at home and parents get to regenerate,” Kim says.

Easterseals Camp Fairlee, outside of Chestertown, Maryland, is one of the only camps in the region that provides a typical residential camp experience for children and adults with disabilities. Learn more

about Camp Fairlee camp session throughout the summer at www. campfairlee.com.