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New Garden sewer sale The kid has game nearing final approval stages By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer On June 29, 2017, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the application of Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater, Inc. (Aqua) to purchase New Garden Township’s wastewater system for $29.5 million. For the next two years, negotiations to finalize the purchase hit several legal snags, which reached its peak in Oct. 2018, when the PUC’s Office of Consumer Advocate sued the PUC in Commonwealth Court, claiming that the sale of the township sewer system would lead to a severe escalation of rates among Aqua customers not only in New Garden but across Pennsylvania. Last week, however, the

township sent a notice to all wastewater system rate payers in the township that signified that the long journey to finalize the sale is coming to a close. On Feb. 21, the notice stated, Aqua filed the proposed final settlement with the PUC for the completion of the sale, pending final approval from Hon. Administrative Law Judge Steven K. Haas and the PUC. In addition, there is one more hurdle to leap over before the sale can go through: Parties opposed to the transaction can submit written comments to the PUC before April 8, 2020, which will be reviewed by the PUC before the sale will become final. Currently, the township bills its sewer customers on a quarterly basis and the township rate structure incorporates a

base rate and then two levels of rates for excess usage above the base rate. However, once the sale is completed, New Garden customers will need to adapt to Aqua’s billing process, which bills its sewer customers on a monthly basis, and over a period of time would convert the current quarterly billing to monthly. The public notice that was just sent to township customers includes a table that is based on monthly usage and billing. For the approximately 2,000 households in the township who are tapped into the wastewater system, those who use an average of 3,750 gallons of water per month could see their sewer bill increase by as much as $36. By comparison, customers who use 5,000 gallons or less per quarter now Continued on Page 2A

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Oxford Public Works Director questions use of water funds to pay Sewer Authority loan By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer

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At the March 2 Oxford Borough Council meeting, a motion to pay a portion of the Oxford Area Sewer Authority’s (OASA) unpaid loan to the USDA from the Borough’s Water Fund drew questions from the Borough’s Public Works Director John Schaible. At the end of last year,

OASA’s director David Busch delivered bad news to the Council when he informed them that Oxford Borough and Lower Oxford, West Nottingham and East Nottingham townships were responsible for paying $1.2 million in missed debt-service payments on a loan that was used to fund an expansion of the sewer system. According to a Guarantee Agreement signed by the four municipalities,

those municipalities are responsible for paying a proportionate payment of that $1.2 million in April of this year. Unfortunately, Oxford Borough has the majority of the rate payers, making the borough’s portion of that bill 44 percent of the total. At the time, Oxford Borough Manager Brian Hoover said, “that’s a lot of money for us to come up with.”

However, when Council started their discussion on paying it back by borrowing money from the Borough Water Fund, Schaible questioned the legitimacy of that. Hoover told Schaible borrowing from the water capital fund was okay. The motion started out as paying a portion of the amount or $267,053.97, but Council member Robert Ketcham said he wanted

to amend the motion and pay the total amount owed, which amounts to more than $400,000. Borough Solicitor Stacey Fuller said that whatever amount they agreed on the payment would be contingent upon a plan to pay the municipalities over a 10-year period and for OASA to use funding from two projected property sales to repay the Borough. Continued on Page 3A

Kennett Township taking small steps to preserve historic house By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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From where it stands on McFarlan Road in Kennett Township, the Isaac Allen House – a simple, two-story Colonial home with an historic stone core – is nearly invisible, hidden by climbing walls of vines and ferns that have turned the exterior of the home into a green Photos by Richard L. Gaw waterfall of neglect. Positioned just 12 feet Kennett Township recently re-entered into discussions to possibly stabilize – and perhaps restore – the from the edge of the road, historic Isaac Allen House on McFarlan Road. cars and trucks careen by Chandler Mill Bridge rehab underway...6A

INDEX Opinion.......................7A Obituaries...........2B&4B Calendar of Events.....4B Classifieds.............5B-7B

In Avon Grove, bidding process now underway for new high school construction project By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Avon Grove School Board handled a full agenda at its meeting on Feb. 27, approving the refinancing of bonds, adopting a school calendar for the next three school years, and discussing a variety of items ranging from high school project bids to keeping the staff and students safe amid the possible

threat of Coronavirus. Avon Grove officials will soon have a much better idea of the actual costs for constructing the new high school. The district is now receiving bids for the project. There will be a pre-bid meeting for all contracts at the Fred S. Engle Middle School Library Media Center at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 12. All the bids must be delivered to the school district by the dead-

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it throughout the day, and there is no notice or signage beside it that calls attention to its historical connections. It’s mostly the local historians who are aware of its significance. They know that it was likely to have been built between 1713 and 1751, originally called the Cox Tenant House, and that it once stood in the path of the British Army on their way to the Battle of the Brandywine on Sept. 11, 1777. Owned by the Giancola

family in the 20th Century, the home was owned by Richard Giancola, whose family was a major mushroom producer in the area; by the turn of the new century, it became an office space, but in the last five years, it has remained unoccupied, and is now owned by Chatham Financial. In 2016, Chatham Financial submitted a demolition permit application, but through a stipulation in the township’s Continued on Page 4A

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line on Tuesday, April 21. School district officials will then open the bids and start awarding contracts in May. In his superintendent’s report, Dr. Christopher Marchese commented on the concerns about the possible spread of the Coronavirus. Marchese assured everyone that they are monitoring the activities nationally to make sure that Avon Grove is doing Continued on Page 3A

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pay $104.55 plus $13.91 for every additional 1,000 gallons used. This November, the already adopted rates set by the Township Board of Supervisors will increase and customers will pay $112.91 per quarter, as the base rate, plus $15.17 for every additional 1,000 gallons used which will result in a total bill of $219.10 per quarter for a typical customer using 12,000 gallons per quarter. As stated in the letter, the fees “could change and will depend upon how the PUC chooses to apportion any increase among the types of service, rate zones and classes of customers.” Simply stated, New Garden customers will not be socked with the entire bill but rather, share the cost increase with other Aqua customers across Pennsylvania. “The law was changed some years ago so that regulated utilities in Pennsylvania can distribute some of a rate increase that is related to an acquisition across their water and sewer rate base that is already in existence statewide, so that the full burden of paying for an acquisition doesn’t only fall on these [new] customers,” said Spence Andress, New Garden’s director of planning and projects. “[As a result of the impending sale], an almost identical notice is going to all of the Aqua Pennsylvania sewer rate payers that reflects a possible increase in their sewer bills as a result of the sale to New Garden.” This rate increase represents a change from the original

asset purchase agreement, that included a provision that called for a two-year rate freeze from the date of settlement. After that, the original agreement stated, there would be a compound annual growth rate not exceeding four percent a year, over a 10-year period. During negotiations to finalize the sale, that two-year rate freeze provision and the compound annual growth rate provision were removed from the asset purchase agreement. Under current rate guidelines, every regulated utility must file a rate request periodically with the PUC, who ultimately determines rates for all utilities. In 2018, the township’s Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance that called for new wastewater rates to go into effect in November 2018, November 2019 and this November. Andress said that another rate increase is anticipated to go into effect in late 2021 or early 2022, when Aqua will file for a rate increase with the PUC, who will make the final determination of what the rate increase will be. “We know the number for the next year for sure, we likely know the number for the next year and half, but we don’t know what the number will be as of PUC’s future determination,” Andress said. Given that the sale still has three steps to go through – approvals by Haas and the PUC, and the public input stage – Andress said he is not certain as to when the transference of money from the sale will happen. While the township waits for the deal to be done, its key stakeholders and elected

officials contend that the sale of its outdated wastewater system is being done in the best interests of the system’s ratepayers. In his Feb. 18 statement of support for the sale, township solicitor Vince Pompo wrote that the transaction will “produce affirmative public benefits of a substantial nature, particularly that Aqua will be more capable of operating and maintaining the sewer system at a costeffective rate.” “Since New Garden constructed, installed and/or acquired the various components of the sewer system, it has aged considerably and both significant upgrades and new capacity will be required,” Pompo wrote. “In particular, constraints at the South End spray irrigation fields have resulted in significant, ongoing operational costs. As a result, sewer rates have already been stressed in order to generate the revenue needed to meet existing debt service requirements in addition to funding all of the normal as well as extraordinary operational costs.” While the township’s supervisors have had preliminary discussions about how to allocate the funds from the sale of the wastewater system, no one is putting the cart before the horse just yet. Early talk is that some of the proceeds from the sale will go toward township infrastructure; paying back the township’s general fund for the cost of the new facility for the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department; and creating a rate stabilization fund for New Garden customers in the township who will by then be customers of Aqua. “It’s been an emotional roll-

Former Pa. State Trooper charged with sexual abuse of a minor On Tuesday morning, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and Chester County Detectives announced the arrest of Darren Lawrence for multiple counts of rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, and related offenses. Lawrence was a Pennsylvania State Trooper from 1982 to 2000. According to the release from the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, a 22-year-old female talked to authorities on Feb. 21 and accused Lawrence of sexually assaulting her when she was between

the ages of nine and twelve. The sexual abuse allegedly occurred when the victim’s mother left the child in the care of Lawrence. The incidents, which the victim said took place at least once a month over an approxi-

er coaster ride,” Andress said of the more than two years the approval process has taken. “A lot of the township staff and others associated with the township have had a personal investment in order to assure that the system has been operated and maintained, so they

are vested in the community, in that regard. “There was the up and down in determining whether or not to sell, and then we went on to the mechanics of getting our system sold, and now we’re on another roller coaster, where the deal is signed, and

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mately three-year period, occurred in various locations in Chester County. Lawrence, who now resides in Wilmington, Del., was arrested on March 2 and arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Albert Iacocca. Bail was set at $250,000. The defendant was unable to post bail and was remanded to Chester County Prison. The case is being investigated by the Chester County Detectives. Anyone with information regarding this or other incidents involving Lawrence should contact Chester County Detective Jim Ciliberto at 610-344-6866. the deal has been generally very well supported with no major push-backs, but we are waiting for final PUC approval once again.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@ chestercounty.com.

Residential Quarterly Sewer Billing Rates for New Garden Township Customers Gallons used 5,000 or less 5,001-15,000

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A lengthy discussion ensued on whether a check should be written to the USDA or the OASA. The final motion that was approved unanimously was to pay $267,053.97 contingent on both parties signing an agreement. Schaible, who had served on the OASA Board until recently said, “I want to make sure we are allocating the proper funds to this. We have projects coming up that we need to do for the Water Department. I don’t want us taking money away from that. And we recently increased our water rates. I want to make sure this doesn’t hurt the Water Department.” In other news grant writer, Pauline Garcia Allen updated council on the status of several grants. The Borough received $735,312 from DCED for sidewalks, curbing, ramps, etc. and is hoping

they will receive another $400,000 to $700,000 to complete the designed improvements. The Borough received a Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer grant in the amount of $338,725 and has applied for another one in the amount of $416,067. They expect to hear about that grant in late summer or early fall. A grant in the amount of $454,658 has already been received for sidewalk and streetscape improvement to Second Street, Octoraro Alley and sections of Memorial Park. They will be submitting a new grant application in the spring to continue to support that work. Sidewalk and pedestrian safety improvements grants and trails and recreation projects will be applied for in future grants. Hoover thanked Public Works for their help in moving to the new borough hall in the parking garage. Council also approved a number of ordinances. Ordinance #938 Amending Chapter27,

Zoning Regarding Medical Marijuana was approved. Also approved was Ordinance #939, Amending Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Regarding Pedacycles, Bicycles, Scooters and Skateboards. Extensions on the John Walsh Land Development and the Ware Presbyterian Village Expansion. Council approved a change order in the amount of $20,879 tor CPS Construction for work completed on the Multimodal Transportation Center. Three HARB recommendations were approved, at 142 N. 4th Street, 66 N. 4th Street and 59 S. Third Street. Council president Peggy Ann Russell thanked Sgt. Thomas McFadien for his 37 years of service to the Oxford community and wished him well on his retirement. The next council meeting will be held on March 16 in the new Borough Hall at One Octoraro Alley.

Jennersville Hospital - Tower Health helps the community fight back against opioids A community event is set to take place on March 10 Jennersville Hospital will partner with the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services and Good Fellowship EMS to present a community event on the opioid epidemic in Chester County on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. at Avon Grove Intermediate School. The event will educate attendees on the current state of addiction in our community. In addition, Good Fellowship EMS will provide practical information on

how to recognize an overdose, administer Naloxone (Narcan), and access treatment in Chester County. Attendees may also receive one dose of Naloxone for free, while supplies last. Presenters for the event will include, Claire Mooney, the president and CEO of Jennersville Hospital, Kate Genthert, the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services and Ethan Healey, the Project Naloxone coordinator for Good Fellowship EMS. Chester County continues

to see too many accidental deaths due to overdose. “The occurrence of accidental opioid overdoses in our community is a constant reminder that we need to support all efforts to combat this crisis,” said Mooney. “This event is just one way that Jennersville Hospital can show its continued commitment to this issue and to our community.” For questions regarding this event, please contact Lisa Arnold, Community Health & Wellness Program Coordinator, lisa.arnold@ towerhealth.org.

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involving the new Avon Grove High School project and adjoining properties that are owned by the Masons. The school board approved a resolution of tribute for Wilbur Steltzer, Jr., who passed away in January. Steltzer was a principal of Fred S. Engle Middle School from 1970 to 1988, and made a significant contribution to the Avon Grove community. Marchese said that he had the opportunity to meet Steltzer shortly after he came to the Avon Grove School District, and they talked about teaching at the middle school level. “We’re sorry for his family’s loss,” Marchese said. The school board formally acknowledged—and expressed gratitude—for two recent donations to the school district. An anonymous donor wrote a check for $1,000 to the Avon Grove School District Food Services for payment of student meals. Additionally, there was a donation of 95 Rocketbook Core Notebooks, valued at $2,261 from Rocket Innovations, Inc. to the Avon Grove School District’s

Technology Department. The school board was treated to a performance of several scenes from the Fred S. Engle Middle School play, “Aladdin Jr.” More than three dozen students performed in the play, and nearly an equal number worked on the stage crew. School board president Bill Wood commented that these student presentations are always his favorite part of a school board meeting. “I wish I could say the rest of the meeting will be just as exciting,” Wood joked, as the school board transitioned into its committee reports for the month. A Committee-of-the-Whole meeting regarding the budget for the 2020-2021 school year will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10. The Avon Grove School Board will hold its next regular meeting at the high school on Thursday, March 26. That meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

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everything possible to keep students and staff safe in schools. “We are taking this very seriously,” Marchese said, explaining that while no cases have been reported in Pennsylvania, it’s important to stay informed about any developments that may be a cause for concern. Marchese said that they are making sure that the school buildings are being cleaned well, which is one basic way to prevent the spread of germs. The school board adopted the school calendars for the years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023. District officials opted to plan out the next three years because of the facilities projects that will be taking place. The district needs to accommodate the construction work and also maximize the number of instructional days for students before they must take state and national assessments. Planning out the calendars in advance was the best way to accomplish these objectives. The school calendars that were adopted are available on the school district’s website. The school board approved a bond refinancing resolution that will allow the school district to restructure some of its debt. Favorable interest rates will allow the district to see some savings as a result of the refinancing. The Avon Grove School Board approved a memorandum of understanding with Richard Mason and Curtis Mason regarding matters

Major donation by Ware Auxiliary

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The Oxford Ware Presbyterian Auxiliary recently made a major donation of an electric work table to the Ware Health Center Physical Therapy Department.

The Oxford Ware Presbyterian Auxiliary recently made a major donation of an electric work table to the Ware Health Center Physical Therapy Department. The electric work table is a powered, four-person treatment table with adjustable heights that provides patients the ability to have group therapy, while giving them assistance in rising out of their chairs. This level of equipment will provide pos-

Center staff that would be of value above and beyond normal services. They also provide quality-of-life additions to the campus, such as a dog park, art gallery, grand piano purchase in the auditorium, and the repair of a Steinway piano in the Health Center. The Ware Auxiliary welcomes new members from the community. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month. For information, call 610-998-2400.

McKinstry announces exit from State Senate race

Robert B. McKinstry, Jr., an environmental lawyer and the chairman of the East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors, is withdrawing from the race for Pennsylvania’s 9th Senate District. McKinstry, one of three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination, made the announcement Tuesday morning in a press release. Voters on April

28 will decide which of the remaining candidates – Brett Burman and John Kane – will face incumbent Sen. Tom Killion (R-9th) in November. The 9th District includes municipalities in Chester and Delaware counties, and is one of 25 Senate seats up for election this year. McKinstry said in his press release that he would

endorse Burman for the Democratic nomination. “Brett is committed to the fight for a stable climate, a clean environment, fair districts, criminal justice reform, and the civil and political rights we cherish,” McKinstry said. McKinstry’s platform included environmental and climate protection, economic growth, infrastructure, and more.

More than $1.3 million in school safety grants announced

Ten local school districts have been awarded more than $1.3 million in state grants to better protect students, Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) recently announced. “More than any place except home, kids deserve to feel safe and protected at school,” Killion said. “These grants will fund worthwhile projects and programs that enhance school safety in Chester and Delaware counties.” School districts receiving grants included the following: Kennett Consolidated ($45,000); UnionvilleChadds Ford ($45,000); Chester-Upland ($374,012); Chichester ($40,000); Garnet Valley ($459,450); Penn-Delco ($40,000); Ridley ($45,000); Rose Tree Media ($45,000); Wallingford-Swarthmore ($235,000); and West To contact Staff Writer Chester Area ($45,000). Steven Hoffman, email editor @ chestercounty.com.

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Eligible uses for the grants include hiring school security officers, purchasing security-related technology, completing safety and security assessments, implementing violence prevention curricula, offering counseling services for students, and creating other programs to protect students. The grants were awarded by the School Safety and Security Committee within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) as part of the School Safety and Security Grant Program, created by the General Assembly in 2018. Approximately $53.7 million was awarded for 524 projects throughout the state in the current round of funding. PCCD received a total of 970 applications totaling $134.5 million for school safety projects in the

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ordinances, the township’s Historic Commission has the responsibility to review all demolition permits in the township, to see if there is historic significance to the houses listed for demolition. Later that year, Sara Meadows, chairperson of the township’s Historical Commission, was joined by historic preservation planner Bob Wise to conduct an architectural assessment of the house. The historic structures report, issued in Nov. 2016 by Wise and Seth Hinshaw of Cranbury, N.J.-based RGA, Inc., provided recommendations for the potential preservation – and future re-use – of the building. After an extensive look at every crevice of the home, the report concluded that while the house has suffered damage in the form of rot, insect penetration and extreme dampness, RGA concluded that the house is “worthy of preservation.” “The house appears to be in good condition,” the report read. “Though unoccupied, it is sealed, secure, and its electricity is on. The building appears to be plumbed, indicating no significant settlement is occurring.” In its recommendations, RGA presented several scenarios: to use the house “as is,” using existing historic and architectural data; rehab the building; restore the stone core only, returning its exterior to its original 18th-century appearance; stabilize the building so that it is properly ventilated and the property is maintained and secured; move the

building; or, if demolition becomes the only option, consider maintaining the home’s exterior stone walls as a stabilized ruin. Despite its age, the house is not eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), due to considerable alterations that were made by a succession of owners who updated the house to meet the changing needs of the residents. While the efforts to restore the house back to its original condition could be done, there is still no assurance that the house would become eligible for NRHP distinction. On Feb. 19, the Historic Commission invited Wise to a meeting of the township’s board of supervisors, in order to spell out a plan and provide various cost estimates for preserving the building. Stabilization of the house, he told the board, will be the easiest, quickest and least expensive option for the township to pursue. “When we were there three years ago, the lights were on and the heat was on,” Wise said. “Now, the lights are off, the heat is off and the house is quite damp. One of the things that people do with historic houses that are not in use is stabilize them. “What stabilization does is make sure the house is secure, that animals can’t get inside, and that it’s ventilated, so air can get through to take way some of that rot and moisture. It is also inspected, and the windows are secured.” Wise estimated that the cost of stabilization of the

Isaac Allen House as it is today would be $10,000. He also included additional estimates: it would cost between $10,000 and $20,000 to restore the house to its original stone exterior; it would cost between $6,000 and $10,000 to stabilize the stone exterior; and it would cost between $150,000 and $250,000 to restore the house in its entirety, which would include the installation of a new roof, historic windows, new hardware, doors and shutters; and the removal of stucco. “Do you have to do all of that? No,” he said, referring to a complete rehabilitation. “Do you have to do it now? Certainly not. Can you do it incrementally over a period of the next 10, 15, 20 years? Absolutely. There’s many different avenues if you want to take this building back at some point in time. “I think it’s got really good bones, and I think that if the township desired to undertake this as an historic building to save, it’s a simple building to save.” After Wise’s presentation, the supervisors discussed possible ideas that could be done soon in order to kick off the efforts to bring the public’s attention to the house, and lay the groundwork for more attention in the near future. Board chairman Dr. Richard Leff suggested that the easiest step to restore the building would be to clear away the overgrowth of greenery that envelops most of the house’s exterior, in order to increase its visibility. Wise recommended that the township place a sign near

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On Nov. 19, historic preservation planner Bob Wise gave the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors a follow-up presentation to his 2016 report on the historic house.

the historic home that tells passers-by what the township is doing to restore it, as well as detail the home’s historic significance. While township manger Eden Ratliff told Wise that the township’s 2020 budget does not have appropriate funding to begin the stabilization – or restoration – of the Isaac Allen House, he recommended that the lines of discussion open up between the township, its Historic Commission and Chatham Financial this year, in order to put the house on the township’s list of projects. While the possible restoration of the Isaac Allen House has been placed on the township’s back burner this year, Meadows told the supervisors that preserving the Isaac Allen House will be, in many ways, also preserving the township’s rich history. “This is something that we feel we need to save now, so

Currently, the house, which was originally built in the 1700s, is almost entirely overgrown with greenery and is barely visible from the road.

if in 20 years someone may want to restore it back to its original condition, it will be here,” Meadows said. “It’s a tiny house, and it is important for us to understand that at one time, this was

how people lived. It makes history more real to people. “It’s an important lesson.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Oxford School Board approves new bus contract By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer The Oxford Area School District has approved a new transportation contract. The school district provides bus transportation to almost 4,000 students who reside within the district’s boundaries, including those on regular and special needs buses, field trip buses, and athletic buses. The Transportation Department consists of approximately 40 people, which includes drivers, mechanics, and supervisors. At the Jan. 14 work session, Business Administrator Brian Cooney told the board that the current contract will expire on June 30. Cooney said that under the contract beginning with the 2020-21 school year, new cameras and GPS devices will be installed on all district buses. He added that this new equipment will be installed immediately, rather than during the summer. Cooney also said the contract includes a clause that will place a 12-year age limit on all buses used to transport Oxford students. The board was then treated to a demonstration by fourth- to eighth-grade members of Team Sirius, which competes in the FIRST Lego League competition under the sponsorship of Oxford Robotics Inc. Oxford Robotics co-chair Robert Russell said the district’s robotics program was established in 2002 at Oxford Area High School. Since then, the program has expanded to include teams from second through 12th grades, with a total of approximately 150 students participating.

Russell said the district’s robotics teams compete against teams from Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware. In the 2018-19 school year, the high school hosted the FIRST Tech Challenge Pennsylvania state championship tournament, and earlier this month hosted a state qualifying tournament. These events are open to teams outside of Pennsylvania and drew participants from several states including Ohio, New Hampshire and Virginia. “It’s not just robotics,” Russell pointed out. “It’s also research and science and team-building. It’s learning to talk in front of a group to discuss your ideas.” Russell thanked the school board and administration for its continued support of the robotics program. The district provides school facilities and resources wherever needed to keep program costs low. He also thanked the Oxford Educational Foundation (OEF) for its invaluable support, which includes grants totaling more than $10,000 over the past four school years. “Thanks to the OEF we have been able to purchase a 3-D printer, several new laptops and CAD engineering software,” he told the board. Russell added that Boeing Corp. has been very generous in providing program mentors and advisers. This has led to students who participated in the robotics program going on to successful careers as engineers in various disciplines and other technology-related professions. “We have three former students attending medical school and one Marine Corps pilot,” he explained. The Team Sirius members

then presented their required research project for this year’s FIRST Lego League competition, which had to adhere to the theme of “Cityscapes.” The challenge presented to the students was to identify an existing problem in their community and come up with a cost-effective solution to that problem. The students decided to research how noise levels in public spaces could be reduced. They explained that on a recent First Friday in Downtown Oxford, members visited several restaurants to measure the decibel levels resulting from factors such as conversation, restaurant equipment, music and television audio and the basic sounds generated by serving patrons in a public establishment. The students compiled their results and set about exploring various methods and installations that could result in a decrease in sound levels without disrupting the normal interactions of a public space, keeping in mind affordability and ease of installation. The completed project met with great success, resulting in first place awards at the FIRST Lego League preliminary “scrimmage” and the regional competition. School board member Dr. Eric Owens, Oxford’s Chester County School Boards Legislative Council representative, reported that three bills involving property taxes are currently in committee in the state legislature. These include House Bill 714, which would freeze property tax for older citizens on their primary residence; Senate Bill 76, which would eliminate property tax in

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favor of school districts levying a personal income tax; and H.B. 76, which would eliminate property tax but provide school funding through a personal income tax levied by the state. Superintendent David Woods announced a cross-town agreement with the Coatesville Area School District to establish an Air Force Junior ROTC program at Oxford Area High School for the 2020-21 school year. He said the program will be available to all high school students and will include course offerings such as aerospace science and aviation history, as well as life skills and wellness training. The district also has Oxford Area High School seniors that participate in the district’s new early enrollers partnership with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. They will attend the two-year college in Lancaster as full-time freshmen, with college credits applied to their high school graduation requirements. Tuition for students in the early enrollers partnership will be reduced by 50 percent, for a total of $3,900. Scholarships and financial aid will be available for eligible candidates to further reduce tuition costs. Cecil College also partners with the Oxford Area High School. This is a four-year high school program where students will be taking college courses their entire high school career toward earning an Associate’s Degree from Cecil College upon graduation from Oxford Area High School. Students entering ninth grade at Oxford Area High School can enroll in this program. Students will complete a mandatory orientation program to introduce them to college

life, academic expectations, and resources available to them during their four years in the program. Throughout their enrollment, students will be supported by tutors, mentors, and advisors from the OAHS and Cecil College staff. While taking classes, students are guided through seminars and individualized advising to help

them build the academic skills needed to succeed in high school and college. Interested eighth-grade students must complete an application for joint review by Cecil College and OAHS staff members. Students accepted into the program will receive an acceptance letter signed by both parties.

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U.S. Coast Guard veteran Senior Chief Petty Officer Tony Pelligrini is pictured,with Oxford superintendent David Woods and school board president Joseph Tighe.

Pelligrini honored at Oxford School Board meeting Joseph Tighe, the president of the Oxford School Board, began the Feb. 18 meeting by inviting U.S. Coast Guard veteran Senior Chief Petty Officer Tony Pelligrini to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Pelligrini was born in Great Barrington, Mass. After graduating from high school in 1987, he enlisted in the Navy and later Coast Guard, achieving the rank of E8/ Senior Chief Petty Officer. Pelligrini served in the Mideast and stateside. He worked as a lead mechanic and engineering chief until his

retirement from the service in 2015. He now works as a U.S. Navy Federal employee in Philadelphia. Pelligrini and his wife, Beth, have been married for 30 years and they have three children—Brittany, Joshua and Allison—and one grandchild. If you are or someone you know is a military veteran who may be interested in attending a school board meeting to lead the Pledge, please contact the school district at 610.932.6609 or by email at asalatto@oxfordasd.org.

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Chandler Mill Bridge rehab fully underway By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Work on the rehabilitation of the historic Chandler Mill Bridge in Kennett Township, which began in December, is now past the demolition phase and is currently having repairs made to its girders, beams and stems. On schedule to be completed in June, the construction schedule for the bridge calls for the installation of bearings, girders and floor beams in March; the pouring and application of the concrete surface in April and May; and the installation of railings, bollards and asphalt to be done in May and June. The bridge, which was built in 1910 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was closed to traffic on May 6, 2011, due to extensive structural damage. Over the next several years, the structure became the topic of debate at many township meetings, as legislators and stakeholders battled over whether to wait for Chester County, then the bridge’s owner, to make necessary repairs – which would have created a twolane, two-way bridge, at no cost to the township – or to enter into negotiations with the county to purchase the bridge and devote township funds and grant money to fixing the bridge. On June 4, 2014, the supervisors voted 2-to-1 in favor of the township pursuing ownership of the

bridge, and in November 2014, the township entered into negotiations with Chester County to obtain the title and ownership of the bridge, which was authorized on Dec. 8, 2014, by the Chester County Board of Commissioners. On Jan. 21, 2015, the township passed Resolution No. 2015-8, declaring that the bridge will be re-opened as a structure intended for pedestrians, pedal bicycles and emergency vehicles weighing up to and including 20 tons. The resolution further stated that the bridge will otherwise be restricted to motor vehicles. The resolution called for the construction of appropriate signage, breakaway or removable bollards and other devices to prevent vehicular traffic from using the bridge, but still allow emergency vehicles to pass. By taking ownership of the bridge, the township is able to restore it in a way that would maintain the structure’s status on the National Registry of Historic Places. Last December, the township’s board of supervisors passed a motion to authorize township manager Eden Ratliff to execute a contract with Gordian, Inc. in the amount of $516,869 to repair beams on the historic bridge. The engineering firm is a leading provider of facility and construction cost data, software and services.

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After several years of discussions and negotiations, the rehabilitation of the historic Chandler Mill Bridge in Kennett Township is now fully underway, and is projected to be completed this June. Owned by Kennett Township, it will be intended for use by pedestrians, pedal bicycles and emergency vehicles.

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

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Opinion

Editorial

Police protection is important—so important that everyone should share in the costs Gov. Tom Wolf’s state budget proposal once again calls for municipalities to help pay a larger share of the costs of state police services they receive. Under the proposal, municipalities that don’t have their own police departments would be required to help pay for the police protection through a fee. This fee would be calculated by using a formula that takes into account population, income, and coverage costs. The state budget proposal is just a starting point for negotiations, of course. The concept of requiring municipalities to pay for state police services has been proposed before and it has not gained traction. That could certainly happen again. Police protection is important. The State Police do a good job, but they are stretched way too thin to provide fully-comprehensive protection. That’s why small boroughs like Oxford and Kennett have their own, 24-hour-a-day police departments. This is a major cost to taxpaying residents of these municipalities, but in 2020 police protection can’t be considered a luxury. It is a necessity. Right here in southern Chester County, you see a good illustration of regional policing—where municipalities come together to address their policing needs in a fair, intelligent, and efficient way. The Southern Chester County Regional Police Department has shown how regional policing can work effectively. In southern Chester County, you also see the unfairness of the current system where some municipalities have police protection and neighboring municipalities do not. Oxford Borough residents pay the costs of operating the fulltime police department, and sometimes those officers are called upon to respond to calls in East Nottingham Township or Lower Oxford Township. The best solution is for there to be another regional police department to operate in the Oxford area, where it takes the State Police longer to respond to incidents because of the distance. Implementing fees for municipalities that don’t have their own police departments would certainly encourage more of them to pursue agreements with their neighbors for regional policing, which spreads out the costs for police protection to more people. Police services must be paid for, one way or the other. Police protection is vitally important—so important that everyone should pay their share of the costs associated with those services.

Letter to the Editor

Candidate: Chester County needs legislators who will deliver tax relief Letter to the Editor: On Tuesday night, I joined millions of Americans and watched the latest Democratic debate. Despite the mudslinging, I heard something I liked. When asked about how to help minority communities, Vice President Joe Biden said he favors a First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit. That was a relief. In Chester County, with its coveted schools, clean air, and preserved green spaces, housing is not cheap. I looked up other candidates’ views on this, too. According to his website, even Democratic Socialist candidate Bernie Sanders supports a first-time homebuyer assistance program. When I was a state representative for Pennsylvania’s 158th District in central and southern Chester County, I was proud to co-sponsor and vote for a First-Time Homebuyer

Savings Account bill to let first-time buyers save for the purchase of a home and deduct that money from their state income taxes. Per usual, the Senate let the clock run out before voting on it. Then came the blue wave of 2018. I, like most other moderate suburban Republicans, lost my re-election. Thankfully, one of the first bills to be voted on the following year was the FirstTime Homebuyer Savings Account bill. It passed almost unanimously. Out of 203 state representatives – Democrats, Republicans, and even a few Democratic Socialists – only one state house member voted against it. It was self-described “moderate” Christina Sappey, the Democrat who took my place. Citing opposition from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Rep. Sappey stood by her vote in a Facebook post.

Just this week, Sappey took another swipe at tax breaks for families in a local letter to the editor. While explaining her opposition to raiding the Racehorse Development Fund to pay down student loan debt, she offered the alternative of “…taking a long, clear look at the $500 million in tax breaks our state grants annually.” Don’t get me wrong – under no circumstances should our local horse breeders and equestrians have to foot the bill for students who took out loans, myself included., but neither should the recipients of tax breaks like seniors, farmers, veterans, active duty military, or the disabled. Pennsylvania needs more tax breaks for strained communities, not fewer. Here are just a few I support: 1) freezing property tax rates for senior citizens, 2) making school teachers’ out-of-pocket classroom

expenses tax deductible, 3) creating a “sales tax holiday” for back-to-school supplies, and 4) eliminating income taxes on tips for waiters. It doesn’t take a degree in economics to know that tax relief creates jobs, which creates taxpayers, which creates higher tax revenues for the state. That’s why I’m running again. Unlike my opponent, my highest loyalties are not with the state’s chief tax collection agency. If Bernie Sanders’ claims of strong polling on Tuesday were correct, then he might just become the President of the United States. If that happens, expect your federal taxes to increase. If it’s any consolation, Sanders would govern to the right of Christina Sappey and give relief to first-time homebuyers. Eric Roe Former PA State Representative (R-158)

Killion introduces redistricting reform legislation Measure would create an independent citizens commission to draw congressional districts Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) introduced legislation designed to end congressional gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1023 would establish an 11-member Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw congressional district lines. “Citizens should pick their legislators, not vice versa,” said Killion. “The current congressional redistricting process in which legislative leaders propose a congressional redistricting plan that is then presented to the General Assembly for approval is irreparably broken.” The Independent

Redistricting Commission would consist of a randomly-selected group of voters from both major political parties, independents and third-party members. Commission members and their spouses cannot not have been lobbyists, political staff or federal or state employees within five years prior to their appointment to the Commission. Senate Bill 1023 is supported by Fair Districts PA, a nonpartisan, statewide coalition of organizations and individuals working to create a process for redistricting that is transparent, impartial, and fair. “Fair and competitive elections are vital to our

system of government,” said Carol Kuniholm, chair and co-founder of Fair Districts PA and a former board member responsible for election reform issues for the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania. “When the outcomes of elections are pre-determined because districts are drawn to favor one political party, whether Republican or Democratic, you wind up with legislators more aligned with that party’s base rather than the interests of average voters.” “The current redistricting system is a major contributor to our political polarization,” said Mark Pavlovich of the Chester

County Steering Committee for Fair Districts PA. “It also results in an unwillingness to compromise on the part of our legislators.” Senate Bill 1023 is closely related to Senate Bill 1022, introduced by Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh and Northampton) which would amend the state constitution to reform the way in which state legislative and senatorial districts are drawn. “My legislation has 13 cosponsors, both Republicans and Democrats, and enjoys broad public support,” said Killion. “I’m hopeful we can move this bill and get this done in time for the 2021 congressional reapportionment.”

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Proposed House Bill imperils the economics of your local ambulance service Pennsylvania lawmakers are attempting to address the practice of out-of-network balance billing, commonly referred to as a “surprise medical bill.” This results when a provider treats you in an emergency situation

but that provider is out of the insured’s network. Most emergency medical services (EMS) agencies meet these criteria due to the uniqueness of our industry or location of the insured when the emergency occurred.

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House Bill 1862 would allow insurance companies to lock in out-of-network provider reimbursements at the insurer’s median in-network rate for emergency care for that geographic region. Locking costs at median in-network rates will dramatically cut the already below-cost reimbursement that emergency medical services (EMS) agencies see today. EMS must be exempt from this bill. The insurance lobby has an unsubstantiated belief that ambulance services are “doing quite well” with the non-negotiable take it or leave it in-network payment rates they determine. Concurrently, your state lawmakers are attempting to protect consumers from the “surprise medical bill” issue. Or, is it more correctly a “surprise insurance gap” issue caused by unacceptable below cost in-network rates with high co-pays and deductibles? Regardless of either assertion, below-cost payments and lawmakers’ efforts to force those same median in-network payment rates on out-of-network emergency ambulance ser-

vices will be the final nail in the coffin of our failing EMS system. Your local ambulance is at the crossroads of a fiscal calamity that is rapidly spiraling into a public safety crisis. This calamity is a result of decades of belowcost payments for service from government programs (Medicare and Medicaid) and insurance companies, which since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, now base their non-negotiable in-network payment rates on those programs. Since 2002 we are reimbursed using a formula to annually determine payment rates that has absolutely no relationship to the costs of delivering this essential lifesaving mandated service. Government health insurance program rates were never designed to represent reasonable costs or even cover the provider’s costs but nonetheless our entire reimbursement structure is now based on these payment levels. The result is your local ambulance service has seen the cost of readiness and response to your emergency rise 55 percent to 65 percent while payment

for services rendered on that call during this same time has only risen 24 percent. No business can sustain such losses and remain viable. Additionally, Medicaid emergency 911 EMS services cost reimbursement should not be based on a “line-item competition” in government budgets. This is exacerbated by insurance companies who have cost-shifted their responsibility to their own beneficiaries through massive co-pays and deductibles. When patients are receiving out-of-network bills to collect their $100 to $250 co-pay or a bill for the entire amount of the ambulance bill because they have a $6000 to $10,000 dollar deductible, is it truly a “surprise medical bill” issue, or is it a “surprise insurance gap” issue because insurers lack transparency with their beneficiaries and do not cover a provider’s statutorily-mandated reasonably necessary costs? EMS, like emergency physicians and the emergency department, is the safety net of the American healthcare system. We are a unique in the healthcare arena and

mandated by law to respond and treat patients in an emergency. We are designated as an essential public service by the state government, yet payment for those services is grossly below the cost to provide the heavily regulated and technically advanced modern prehospital emergency medical treatment and transportation. Today, the EMS system has fewer EMS services and available ambulances with fewer EMS providers leading to longer response times and a true access to care issue that may culminate in poor patient outcomes and total system failure. We ask everyone to contact the governor, their state senator and state representative to have emergency medical services (EMS) exempted from any “surprise medical bill” legislation. Please contact them with urgency like your life may depend on it, because it just may. Dean Bollendorf, president Don DeReamus, legislative committee chair Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania

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Striving to end poverty, hunger and homelessness in our community

Oxford Neighborhood Services Center will be holding their

5th Annual Golf Tournament on May 29th at Tanglewood Golf Course in Quarryville, PA.

653 Scotland Rd, Quarryville, PA 17566

Enjoy a Day out on the Golf Course for a Great Cause! Your generous support allows Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center to provide services to your neighborhoods in need. We assist over 820 families per month with food, clothing, housing, u lity assistance, and referral services. (Over 60 tons of food distributed)

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‘Big Game’ James Ruffin: Young Kennett athlete succeeding despite the odds By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer It is a late Saturday morning at Kennett High School, a time of the weekend when the academia of education normally reserved for hallways and classrooms steps aside to allow for mothers and fathers and young athletes to take over every nook and cranny of a school’s athletic facilities. Kennett’s auxiliary gymnasium, tucked in the middle crevices of the school, reverberates with the sound of young boys’ voices on the basketball court, interrupted only by the referee’s whistle or the nasal wail of the game clock. In the stands, parents and children sit two deep on either side of the court. Some offer encouragement. Some clap their hands. Some hold their hands over their mouths in fear and hope for their favorite player. There are many winter coats stacked near each team’s bench. Zeke Spillane, the coach of the Beiler Campbell team in the Kennett Area Park and Recreation League, sends his players back on the court after a second half timeout. One player – ten-year-old James Ruffin – does not walk like a youngster, but rather he struts with the quiet confidence of a 15-year veteran who has been here a thousand times before, silently soaking in the task at hand and observant of the actors who now share the stage with him. Ruffin dives for loose balls. He passes to teammates on breakaways. He steals the ball and drives coast to coast for a score. He steps to the line for free-throws. He is an athlete completely awake to his surroundings who has easily tossed himself into the scrum and flow of the game. That Ruffin is doing all of this with his left hand – his only hand – is of little matter. Born with a congenital upper limb deficiency, this fourth-grader at Greenwood Elementary School has already determined and proven that he is as able-bodied as his teammates and opponents. In addition to basketball, he is a defensive end and offensive lineman for the Kennett-Unionville Titans, where he has earned the nickname “Big Game” for his ability to make key plays. “I grew up watching sports on TV and I loved it enough to begin playing sports myself, and when I began playing, I loved it even more and I wanted to keep doing it,” he said. From the world of sports, James has his choice of heroes. ESPY awardwinning mixed martial arts athlete Kyle Maynard became the first quadruple amputee to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro without the aid of prosthetics in 2012. Paralympic athlete Jessica Long, whose legs were amputated when she was a baby due to fibular hemimelia,

currently holds more than one dozen Paralympic world records. Collegiate wrestler Anthony Robles was born with only one leg, and went on to win the 2010-11 NCAA individual wrestling championship in the 125-pound weight class. Jim Abbott, who was born with an incomplete right arm that ended near his right wrist, pitched for ten years in the Major Leagues, which included a no-hitter as a member of the New York Yankees. When Shaquem Griffin was a child, his left hand was amputated due to a pre-natal condition. He nevertheless grew up to star for his high school in track, football and baseball before winning an athletics scholarship to the University of Central Florida. He is now a linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks. While he admires Griffin’s ability to play through his deficiency, James points to able-bodied athletes like LeBron James and Russell Westbrook for their ability to “play with passion and heart” and “leave everything out on the floor.” “I love to win,” he said. “Whenever I play against my dad, I always want to beat him, and no matter what the sport is, I want to be the best.” In her classroom at Kennett High School -where she is a business teacher -- Chanel Ruffin displays a sign that reads, “No Excuses.” While its primary intention is to inspire her students, its meaning, she said, resonates in the journey she is seeing her son take. “We all have to figure out a way to do it for ourselves,” she said. “It may not be the way everyone else does it, but there’s a way, and you need to do it a bit differently.” Chanel said that James used to wear a prosthetic arm when he played sports, but made the choice to reject it early on. As he further matures as an athlete, however, she said it may become necessary for her son to return to the prosthetic, which will help him in other aspects of sports, such as training and weightlifting. After the game, the Ruffin family changed gears slightly. James was trying out for the KAU Little League, which was holding its tryouts in the main gymnasium at the school, just down the hall.

Photos by Richard L. Gaw

Ten-year-old James Ruffin dribbles coast to coast for a breakaway layup during a recent Kennett Area Park and Recreation League game at Kennett High School.

“As a player, James is focused on winning, whether it’s basketball or football, and I am assuming it’s going to be the same in baseball,” said James’ father Elliott, who is an assistant coach on his son’s basketball team. “He doesn’t let anything hold him back. A minor injury will slow him down, but he’ll get right back up. He has always been like that. “This is a young man who from the age of five has told us that he wants to go to [The] Ohio State [University], play professional football, and buy us a new house,” Elliott added. “I see him living out his dreams. The fact that he doesn’t have his right hand never enters the picture.” In the hallway of Kennett High School, as he transitions from playing basketball to playing baseball – and with an aspiration of playing in the National Football League in his far-off dreams -- James offers a hint of inspiration to young people, like him, who will spend the remainder of their athletic lives proving that they belong on the same field as their ablebodied counterparts. “Just don’t give up,” James said. “Even though you don’t have all of your

Born with a congenital upper limb deficiency, James’ basketball skills are not defined by his limitations.

parts, you can still be as great as the ones who do. Just keep trying and do your best.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

James waits with some of his teammates to re-enter the game.

James takes a much-needed breather in the second half.

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LOIS BROOMELL

JIMMIE E. GARLAND

MARY CIARROCCHI

Lois Broomell, 78, of Kennett Square, passed away on Feb. 22 at the Christiana Hospital. She was the wife of Samuel C. Broomell, Sr., who passed away in 2004, and with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Walter Weer and the late Ruth Keating Weer. Lois was a dietary aide at Pocopson Home in West Chester for 15 years, retiring in 2000. Prior to that, she worked for many years at Lau Electronics in Kennett Square. She enjoyed camping with her family, fox hunting, Kennett Square Fire Co. functions, and being with her family, grandchildren and friends. Lois is survived by one son, Samuel C. Broomell, Jr. and his wife Sherry of Kennett Square; one daughter, Kristen Broomell and her fiancé Bryan Harrison of New Castle, Del.; five grandchildren, Bryan, Tyler, Lindsay, Kalyn and Shalyn. The funeral service was held on Feb. 28 at Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. To view the online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh. com.

Jimmie Elchard Garland of Lancaster, Pa., passed away on Feb. 21 at Manor Care Health Services, Lancaster. He was 75. He was the husband of Miriam “Mim” Engel Garland, with whom he shared 14 years of marriage. Born in Shady Valley, TN, he was the son of the late Walter Elchard and the late Winnie Mae Barlow Garland. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mary Garland of Kennett Square and Rita Garland Williams (and her husband PJ) of Jennersville; one stepson, Robert Eichelberger and his wife Michelle of Elizabethtown, Pa.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Jimmie was a machinist at Lenape Forge in Pocopson for many years. After Lenape Forge, he worked at the Acme Market in Kennett Square, where he played Santa Claus for many years. He was a member of the VFW Post in Kennett Square and the American Legion Post in Christiana, Pa. He enjoyed playing Darts, going to flea markets, and he was an avid fan of all the Philadelphia sports teams. He served his county in the U.S. Army. A memorial service took place on Feb. 25. Burial was private. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Mary Branella Ciarrocchi, a loving matriarch and devoted sister and friend, died early on Feb. 23 at Stonegates, in Wilmington, Del. She was 91. Born in Coatesville, Pa., she dedicated her life to her late husband, Charles J. Ciarrocchi, Sr., and devoted her faith-filled energies to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was a proud graduate of Scott High School in Coatesville. She worked as a stenographer at Coatesville Hospital, accompanying doctors on their rounds, eager to learn all she could about medicine. Music became a centerpiece of her life, singing with a regional choral group, where she was eager to use her alto voice to harmonize any melody. When she married Charles J. Ciarrocchi in September of 1950, her life pivoted to Toughkenamon and Kennett Square, where she became an active member of St. Patrick’s Church. Chairing the annual dinner dance fundraisers, and helping to edit the St. Patrick’s Cook Book used her creativity to generously help the faith community she belonged to for 63 years. She also learned to play golf, because then, she could share in her husband’s greatest passion, outside of his family. Mary leaves her family a legacy of unwavering faith in God, generosity, humility and love. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Ciarrocchi Fineman of Merion Station, Pa., her two sons, Charles J. Ciarrocchi, Jr. of Wilmington, Del. and James J. Ciarrocchi of Chadds Ford, Pa. and her twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A Mass of Resurrection was celebrated at the St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wilmington, Del. on Feb. 29. Entombment will be private at Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington, Del. In lieu of flowers, the Ciarrocchi family requests donations to the Ministry of Caring, Wilmington, Del. There is more information at the Ministry of Caring website, www.ministryofcaring.org. Arrangements are being coordinated by the Kuzo Funeral Home, of Kennett Square. Please visit Mrs. Ciarrocchi’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

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Bruce Weaver, 92, of Oxford passed away on Feb. 21 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. He was the husband of Barbara Anne Pierson Weaver, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Bruce was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Herr’s Motor Express in Quarryville, where he worked as a dispatcher. Bruce enjoyed feeding birds, tinkering and fixing things. He was a loving husband, father grandfather, greatgrandfather and brother. He is survived by his wife; one son, Bruce A. Weaver and his wife, Terry of Oxford; one daughter, Barbara Jean Wilson of Rising Sun, Md.; eight grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and one sister, Eva Jackson. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Weaver; five brothers, Worth, Harman, Thornton, Kyle and Russ Weaver; and two sisters Carrie Beck and Mary Jackson. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0424. Arrangements handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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HAZEL R. MCMAHON Hazel R. McMahon, 96, of Nottingham, passed away on Feb. 26 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late David Wayne McMahon. Born in Nottingham, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Beulah Finney Reeves. Hazel graduated from Oxford High School Class of 1942. She was employed with Oxford Auto Parts as a bookkeeper for 52 years. Hazel was a member of the Oxford Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Soroptimist Club, Oxford. She is survived by one sister, Alma Shoemaker of Quarryville. She was preceded in death by two brothers, James Elwood Reeves and Arnold Reeves; and three sisters, Mary Morrison, Anna Grace Landis and Jane Deibler. A memorial service was held on March 2 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, Ellingsworth Auditorium in Quarryville, Pa. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice and Community Care, ESSA Flory Center, 685 Good Drive, POB 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. Arrangements were handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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A Night Under the Stars Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Invites you to our

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SATURDAY, MAY 16TH • 6PM - 9PM

EVENING EVENTS: FUN~FUN~FUN

Appetizers • Dinner & Drinks Silent Auction • Live Auction Raffles & Prizes Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center will be hosting our 49th Annual Dinner Auction on Saturday, May 16th to bene t our mission and programs, and we are seeking generous members of our local community to participate!

Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center strives to End Poverty, Hunger & Homelessness in our Community. Your generous support allows us to: Provide Basic Needs Assistance food, clothing, housing and utilities. Link people in need with information and referral services. Advocate on behalf of our clients. Connect Community needs with community resources. Effect positive change in the community.

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March 5 Lecture at the Chadds Ford Historical Society On March 5, local historian Lora Englehart will be giving a lecture on Mary Ann Shadd Cary, one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in black history. The lecture, which takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m., will be held at the Chadds Ford Historical Society (1736 Creek Road in Chadds Ford). Mary Ann Shadd Cary was born in Wilmington, yet few Delaware residents have ever heard of her. She was a teacher, journalist, editor, feminist, lawyer, wife and mother. Englehart will talk about how the woman spent her life working for racial and gender equality. Light refreshments will be provided during the event. For more infor mation, visit chaddsfordhistory.org. March 10 Woodland Succulent Design Workshop A Woodland Succulent Design Workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 at Sonny Bea’s (353 N 3rd St, Oxford). Create a woodlandinspired design with succulents and other floral and fauna in a wooden cube centerpiece. The workshops are kid-friendly, and adult supervision is required. All supplies are provided and a variety of add-ons will be available. There is a 15 percent discount on any additional shop

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purchases during the event. There will be no refunds within 48 hours of the workshop because the materials will be purchased by then. For more information visit sonnybeas.net. March 28 5K Cross Country Color Run The Oxford Arts Alliance strives to help ensure the local community will flourish. One way to promote the arts and healthy living is a family fun run with a splash of color. The color run will take place on Saturday, March 28 on the property of Vicki and Wilson King, the owners of Outback Trading Company. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the run will start at 10 a.m. This event will be untimed, encouraging people of all abilities to participate. Runners and walkers can traverse the course at their leisure under a shower of vibrant color from our volunteerbased color stations throughout the course. For more information or to register, visit www. oxfordart.org/color-run. March 28 & 29 UTHON Unionville High School has joined hundreds of schools and Four Diamonds in the movement to conquer childhood cancer by hosting a ten-hour Mini-THON starting at 8 p.m. on March 28 and continuing until 6 a.m. on March 29. The

event takes place at Unionville High School (750 Unionville Road in Kennett Square). March 28 - May 3 Spring blooms at Longwood Gardens Relish being outdoors as Longwood’s 1,100 acres herald the arrival of spring. Enjoy the award-winning outdoor bulb display, culminating in a rainbow of more than 250,000 spring bulbs blooming in our famed Flower Garden Walk and Idea Garden. Flowering trees, shrubs, and other burgeoning blooms herald the arrival of spring throughout the landscape. April 11 Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny in Oxford Stop by Oxford Feed and Lumber (112 Railroad Avenue in Oxford) on Saturday, April 11 to see Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny. Bring the entire family out to the annual Chick and Bunny Day. Children and pets can get a free photo opportunity with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny. Bring your own camera for the photos. Ducks, chicks, and bunnies will be available for children to hold. Oxford Feed and Lumber will be collecting eggs (chicken or storebought eggs) for Oxford Neighborhood Services Center during the event. April 18 Healthy Kids Day Join the Kennett Area YMCA for the annual

Healthy Kids Day event in downtown Kennett Square. This is an open-air street fair on Broad Street between Cypress and Juniper streets. Enjoy vendors, healthy snacks, games, inflatables, activities and more. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25 Rare Plant Auction The Delaware Center for Horticulture will celebrate its 40th and final rare plant auction at Longwood Gardens on Saturday, April 25. For this most special night in the rare plant auction’s storied history, the plans will incorporate features from past events, including the live auction, celebrated plant experts and special friends, and more. The event takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road in Kennett Square). May 2 Kennett High School Craft Fair Kennett High School will be hosting the 2nd Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, May 2, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Reynolds Gymnasium. More than 70 vendors will be participating. Kennett High School is located at 100 East South St. in Kennett Square. May 7 - Sept. 27 Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains Summer at Longwood

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DORIS S. TRIMBLE Doris S. Trimble, 90, of West Grove, passed away on Feb. 27 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. She was the wife of the late James Trimble. Born on April 25, 1929 in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Lillian (Mason) Surgeson. Doris was a graduate of Avon Grove High School in the class of 1947. She was a lifelong member of the Avondale Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed local history, music and, most of all, her family. She is survived by her grandsons, Jimmy Young, Tom Young, Bill Young (and wife Nicole) and greatgranddaughter Olivia. In addition to her husband and parents, she is also preceded in death by her children, Stephen Trimble and Joy Young. Friends will be received on Thursday, March 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Avondale Presbyterian Church, 420 Pennsylvania Ave., in Avondale. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Her interment will follow in the New Garden Friends Cemetery in Toughkenamon. Please visit Doris Trimble’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com. makes a splash as the Gardens’ fountain collection jets to life. The Main Fountain Garden offers jawdropping performances daily and extended hours for illuminated fountain performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Guests can also enjoy the Open Air Theatre fountains, which perform daily, as well as the picturesque Italian Water Garden, which offers a cool respite from the warm summer sun. The wildly popular Fireworks & Fountains Shows return with six new shows as well. Festival of Fountains also features the Gardens in their summer splendor.

Flowering annuals and perennials abound, as well as the breathtaking waterlily display that showcases aquatic plants from all over the world. Guests can also embark on a walk in the expansive Meadow Garden, enjoy a shaded stroll among Longwood’s historic trees, and enjoy sitting under the stars with family and friends in the popular Beer Garden. To submit items to the Calendar of Events, e-mail editor@ c h e s t e rc o u n t y. c o m . There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

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Legals

Lx4, Inc. has been incorporated under the provisions of the PA Profit Law of 1988. Attorney info: Kathleen M. Hyneman, Esq. 298 N Cote Circle Exton, PA 19341 3p-4-1t

BOARD NOTICE is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Penn Township will hold a Public Hearing at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, Pennsylvania, on March 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at which time the Board will hear the following matter: Application of Stephen and Gini Kutsuflakis seeking variances from the minimum side yard requirements, the minimum rear yard requirements and the maximum lot coverage requirements of Zoning Ordinance Sections 502.E, .F and .G, and Section 1501.A.3.e(1) so as to allow the construction of a swimming pool on a 0.278 acre “cluster development” residential lot located at 39 Mystery Rose Lane, West Grove (UPI # 58-3-27.75) in the Township’s RS – Residential Subdivision zoning district, with a rear yard set-back of 23 feet in lieu of the 50 feet required; side yard set-backs of 17 feet and 18 feet in lieu of the 25 feet required, and total lot coverage of 3,620 square feet (30.7%) in lieu of the 25% maximum allowed. 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 the Township Secretary at (610) 869-9620 to discuss how Penn Township may best accommodate your needs. Edward M. Foley, Solicitor, Brutscher, Foley, Milliner, Land & Kelly, LLP, 213 E. State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 3p-4-2t

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AVONDALE - FOR RENT Very large furnished 2-1/2 bedroom, 2nd oor in a large Victorian Home. Heat & Electric included. No Pets. Non-Smoker. $1500. 610-268-2910 INVITATION TO BID

SEALED BIDS are invited by the undersigned for the project described as Improvements to Kennett High School Steps. BIDS are invited on a lump sum basis for the following Contracts: General Construction Contract, HVAC/ Plumbing Construction Contract, and Electrical Construction Contract. BIDS will be received by the Kennett Consolidated School District until 3:00 pm prevailing time on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Kennett Consolidated School District Administration Offices, located at 300 E. South St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Bids delivered by Common Carrier(s) must be delivered a minimum of 1 hour prior to bid time to Kennett Consolidated School District Administration Offices, located at 300 E. South St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Bids will be opened publicly on Monday March 16, 2020 at 4:00 pm prevailing time at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center.Further information regarding this invitation to bid is available on the School District’s website at http:// kcsd.org. The undersigned reserves the right to waive informalities or defects in a bid to the extent permitted under Pennsylvania Law and to reject any or all bids or parts thereof. 2p-19-3t

INVITATION TO BID

SEALED BIDS are invited by the undersigned for the project described as Exterior Improvements to Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. BIDS are invited on a lump sum basis for the following Contracts: General Construction/Site Construction Contract, VAC/Plumbing Construction Contract, Electrical Construction Contract. BIDS will be received by the Kennett Consolidated School District until 2:30 pm prevailing time on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Kennett Consolidated School District Administration Offices, located at 300 E. South St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Bids delivered by Common Carrier(s) must be delivered a minimum of 1 hour prior to bid time to Kennett Consolidated School District Administration Offices, located at 300 E. South St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Bids will be opened publicly on Monday March 16, 2020 at 3:30 pm prevailing time at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. Further information regarding this invitation to bid is available on the School District’s website at http://kcsd. org. The undersigned reserves the right to waive informalities or defects

in a bid to the extent permitted under Pennsylvania Law and to reject any or all bids or parts thereof. 2p-19-3t

INCORPORATION NOTICE

Blackridge Construction Inc. has been incorporated under the provisions of the PA Profit Law of 1988. Attorney info: Kathleen M. Hyneman, Esq. 298 N Cote Circle Exton, PA 19341 3p-4-1t

INCORPORATION NOTICE

Oxford Diamond Divas Sof tball Organization, Inc.; 509 Apple Tree Lane, Oxford, PA 19363 has been incorporated under the provisions of the PA Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988. Robert Van Zyl, President, 509 Apple Tree Lane, Oxford, PA 19363 3p-4-1t

INCORPORATION NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Articles of Incorporation were filed with and approved by the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the 11TH day of JANUARY 2019, for the purpose of creating a business corporation which has been incorporated under the provisions of the Business Corporation Law of 1988. The name of the corporation is 4 SEASONS NAILS & SPA Inc. 3p-4-1t

NOTICE OF DISSOULTION

Pursuant to the requirements of section 1975 of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, notice is hereby given that TAYCOL, INC. is currently in the process of voluntarily dissolving. Richard Blasetti, Esquire, , 230 North Monroe Street, Suite A, Media, PA 19063 3p-4-1t

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width) at the terminus of Victorian Lane (50 feet wide Private Right of Way), said point being a corner of Lot No. 28 on said Plan; thence extending from said point of beginning along Lot No. 28, South 54 degrees 25 minutes 45 seconds West, 230.51 feet to a point in line of lands marked Open Space on said Plan; thence extending along said lands, North 2 degrees 8 minutes 48 seconds West, 217.05 feet to a point; a corner of Lot No. 26 on said Plan; thence extending along same, South 77 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds East, 192.33 feet to a point on the Northwesterly side of the aforementioned cul de sac; thence extending Southwestwardly, Southwardly and Southeastwardly along the Northwesterly, Westerly and Southwesterly sides of said cul de sac along the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 50.00 feet the arc distance of 42.22 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. Being Lot 27 as shown on the above mentioned Plan. UPI 72-3-88 BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Pablo M. Demucha and Rosario Demucha, husband and wife, granted and conveyed unto Pablo M. Demucha, married, by Deed dated December 10, 2004 and recorded March 16, 2005 in Chester County Record Book 6436, Page 492 for the consideration of $1.00.

will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 20-3-101 Writ of Execution No. 2019-08600 DEBT $158,426.16 ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and lot of land situate in the Borough of Avondale, Chester County, Pennsylvania, more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the middle of Pennsylvania Avenue, formerly known as the Turnpike Road, at a corner of land now or late of Charles H.G. Sweigart; thence along the line of said lands, North 71 degrees East two hundred (200) feet; thence South 19 degrees East forty (40) feet; thence by land now or later of P. Herman Marvel and Mattie H. Marvel, his wife, South 71 degrees West two hundred (200) feet to the middle or Pennsylvania Avenue aforesaid; thence along the middle thereof, North 19 degrees West forty (40) feet to the place of beginning. Reserving nevertheless out of the said premises to the use of the public forever as an alley or street ten (10) feet in width all across the Northeastern end thereof, as represented on a map of said Borough. Parcel No. 04-01-0053-0000

PLANTIFF: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset- Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-QS3 VS DEFENDANT: Pablo M. Demucha SALE ADDRESS: 3 Victorian Lane, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, P.C. 610-328-2887 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

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BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Charles M. Hallman and Betty J. Hallman, by Deed dated October 30, 2009 and recorded January 20, 2010 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, Pennsylvania as Instrument Number 10990015, granted and conveyed unto Victoria F. Thomas and Maurice A. Johnson, in fee. PL ANTIFF: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC VS DEFENDANT: Victoria F. Thomas & Maurice A. Johnson SALE ADDRESS: 317 Pennsylvania Avenue, Avondale, PA 19311 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC 610-278-6800 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

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Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 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 20th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 20-3-103 Writ of Execution No. 2019-06079 DEBT $216,728.06 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the township of London Grove, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania being bounded and described in accordance with a Plan of Section II Wickerton Farms, made by Manley N. White, Surveyor on 3/10/1967, corrected 4/3/1967 and recorded 7/5/1967 in Plan Book 26 page 28 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the intersection of the title line in the bed of State Road with the Northwesterly side line of Buttonwood Drive (50 feet wide) if extended, thence extending from said point of beginning along said Buttonwood Drive (50 feet wide) South 05 degrees East 200 feet to a point, a corner of other lands of grantors; thence extending along same South 78 degrees 53 minutes 40 seconds West 121.41 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #29 on Plan; thence extending along said Lot #29 North 05 degrees East crossing the Southerly side of State Road, 200 feet to a point on the title line in the bed of said State Road; thence extending along the said title line in the bed of said State Road, North 78 degrees 53 minutes 40 seconds East 121.14 feet to the first mentioned point and place beginning. CONTAINING 24,090 square feet of land more or less. BEING Lot #30 on said Plan. UPI# 59-8-133.31; PIN 5980133100 BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Alfred W. Roy and Doris M. Roy, his wife, be Deed dated July 9, 1968 and recorded July 9, 1968 in Book G38 Page 302, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, granted and conveyed unto Robert Thomas Baylis, and Mary G. Baylis, his wife, in fee. And the said Robert Thomas Baylis departed this life on May 14, 2006 thereby vesting title in Mary G. Baylis by operation of law. AND THE SAID Mary G. Baylis departed this life on or about December 30, 2018 thereby vesting title unto Dawn G. Scanlon, Executrix of the Estate of Mary G. Baylis a/k/a Mary Baylis. PLANTIFF: Bank of New York Mellon Continued on Page 6B

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Local News New Bolton Center awarded funding from Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) recently awarded New Bolton Center $14,285 for the University of Pennsylvania Opportunity Scholarship. Established in 1998 by Dr. Charles W. Raker, the University of Pennsylvania Opportunity Scholarship provides veterinary students with financial assistance and mentorships. Over 270 scholarships have been awarded since its inception. TERF continues to assist

the New Bolton Center in their endeavors in alignment with the mission to support and promote equine education and research by sponsoring scholarships in veterinary medicine and supporting organizations that are educating the public in the proper care of horses. TERF’s grants reflect the values set forth by founders Herb and Ellen Moelis during TERF’s 2013 inception. TERF’s current board includes co-chairs Kathleen Anderson, DVM, and James

Orsini, DVM, Margaret H. Duprey, Gretchen and Roy Jackson, Ellen and Herb Moelis, Wendy Moon, Anita Motion, Toni Orsini, Scott Palmer, Josh Pons and Lucy Zungailia. To make a tax deductible donation to TERF, please visit https://chescocf.org/fund/ thoroughbred-educationand-research-foundation/ or send a donation to TERF c/o The Chester County Community Foundation, 28 West Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382.

Hopewell School honors Students of the Month Courtesy photo

Hopewell Elementary School teachers nominate Students of the Month based on their academic achievements and participation in class and school activities. Pictured with Hopewell School principal Dr. Nicole Addis and assistant principal Jason Soule, are fifth grade December Students of the Month (front row from left) Tessa Williston, Kelsey Lee, Cami Nields, Eden Rogers and Alexis Badolato; second row from left, Paul Williams, Jr., Danielle Steele, Kevin Hernandez-Lopez, Cash Cooper, Kayla Kodish and Brittney Colin-Malvaes. Sixth grade December Students of the Month are, third row from left, Jack Heriegel, Claire Livingston, Ariana Bedola, Noelia Hernandez, Kiernan Clark and Emma McGlothlin; top row from left, Nathan Zakeri, Robbie Bolton, Aniah McClain, Kara Koehler and Laura Walsh. Sixth grade Student of the Month Haylee Downward is not pictured.

Legals Continued from Page 5B Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust VS DEFENDANT: Dawn G. Scanlon, Executrix of the Estate of Mary G. Baylis a/k/a Mary Baylis, Deceased SALE ADDRESS: 399 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC 610-278-6800 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 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 20th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 20-3-107 Writ of Execution No. 2019-01103 DEBT $228,170.58 ALL THAT CERTAIN unit in the property situate in the Township of Kennett, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being Lot No. 47 in the “Site Plan for Victoria Gardens, Kennett Township, Chester County, PA” prepared by Brandywine Valley Engineers, a Division of Vollmer Associates, LLP, Sheet No. 4 of 18, last revised on November 10, 2000, and recorded on March 25, 2005, by the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 6445, at Page 155, as Instrument No. 10517354, and subject to a Declaration dated March 26, 2002, and recorded on, May 1, 2002, by the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Record Book 5270, at Page 142, with a proportionate undivided 1/118th interest in the Common Elements. BEING THE SAME PREMISES AS Victoria Gardens, L.P., a PA Limited Partnership, by and thorough its President Member, James V. Gannon, of Longwood Crossing Properties, LLC, General Partner, by Deed dated March 8, 2005, and recorded on March 25, 2005, by the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Deed Book 6445, at Page 155, as Instrument No. 10517354, granted and conveyed unto Philip R. Fash and Jean M. Fash, as Tenants by the Entireties. UPI NO. 62-04-0782 PLANTIFF: Statebridge Company, LLC VS DEFENDANT: Jean M. Fash and Philip R. Fash SALE ADDRESS: 502 Victoria Gardens Drive, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN & EISENBERG 215-572-8111 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

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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 20th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 20-3-119 Writ of Execution No. 2018-04076 DEBT $90,578.99 ALL THAT CERTAIN, MESSAGE, LOT OR PIECE OF LAND SITUATE ON, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST NOTTINGHAM, COUNTY OF CHESTER, STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED, AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: All that certain lot or piece of ground, situate in the Township of West Nottingham, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Plan for Michael J. Woodward made by Weber Surveyors, Inc., Lancaster, PA, dated 4/1/93, last revised 8/26/93 and recorded at West Chester, PA, as Plan No. 12273, as follows, to wit: Tract One, Beginning at a point on the title line in the bed of Hopewell Road at a corner of Lot #4 on said plan; thence extending from said point of beginning and along the said title line, South 87 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds East, 344.88 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #3 on said plan; thence extending along Lot #3, South 02 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds West crossing the southerly side of Hopewell Road and passing through a joint driveway for Lots #2 and #3, 350.00 feet to a point; thence extending still along Lot #3, North 87 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds West, 379.20 feet to a point in line of Lot #4 on said plan; thence extending along the same, North 08 degrees 11 minutes 28 seconds East, 351.68 feet, having recrossed the southerly side of Hopewell Road, to a point on the title line in the bed of same, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning. Being Lot #2 on said Plan. Tract Two, Beginning at a point on the title line in the bed of Hopewell Road, said point being a corner of Lot #2 on said plan; thence extending from said point of beginning and along said title line, South 87 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds East, 50.00 feet to a corner of Lot 1 on said plan; thence extending along Lot #1, crossing the southerly side of Hopewell Road, South 02 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds West, 400.88 feet to a point; thence extending still along the same, South 41 degrees 54 minutes 22 seconds East, 222.60 feet to a corner of lands now or formerly of Richard L. Vannorman; thence extending along the same South 59 degrees 25 minutes 44 seconds West, 405.00 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #4 on said plan; thence extending along the same, North 27 degrees 23 minutes 26 seconds West, 425.96 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #2, aforesaid; thence extending along the same the two following courses and distances; (1) South 87 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds East, 379.20 feet to a point and (2) North 02 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds East, passing through a joint driveway for Lots #2 and #3, and recrossing the southerly side of Hopewell Road, 350.00 feet to a point on the title line in the bed of same, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning. Being Lot #3 on said Plan. BEING UPI NUMBER 68-2-17.3 BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THOMAS J. GAMBER AND MADELINE C. GAMBER, HUSBAND AND WIFE WHO ACQUIRED TITLE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, BY VIRTUE OF A DEED FROM KATHLEEN WOODWARD AND MICHAEL WOODWARD, DATED OCTOBER 30, 1998, RECORDED NOVEMBER 10, 1998, AT INSTRUMENT NUMBER 84346, AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4451, PAGE 0673, OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. PLANTIFF: NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing as successor VS DEFENDANT: Thomas J. Gamber, AKA Thomas Gamber & Madeline C. Gamber, AKA Madeline Gamber

SALE ADDRESS: 2266 Hopewell Road, Nottingham, PA 19362

Howard H. Ranck, R.S. more particularly bounded and described as follows:

(21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC 614-220-5611

BEGINNING at the Southeast corner thereof, a point in the middle of Parke Avenue (20 feet wide) located a distance of 230 feet Northward from a point in or near the middle of First Avenue; thence extending by land now or late of Horace A. Bailey and Marie A. Bailey, South 82 degrees 43 minutes West 104 feet to a stake; thence by the premises of David W. Thompson and wife, North 7 degrees 57 minutes West 119 feet to an iron pin on the Southern boundary line of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company; thence by the same North 80 degrees 57 minutes East 104 feet to an iron pin; thence along in the middle of Parke Avenue South 7 degrees 57 minutes East 121.73 feet to the place of beginning.

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N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 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 20th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 20-3-121 Writ of Execution No. 2019-08185 DEBT $57,334.89 All that certain piece or parcel or Tract of land situate in the Borough of Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and being known as 319 East State Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348. TAX MAP AND PARCEL NUMBER: 03-03-0082 SEIZED AND TAKEN IN EXECUTION AS THE PROPERTY OF: Antoinette Maxwell Administratrix of the Estate of Kathleen L. Jones aka Kathleen L. Maxwell and Phyllis Maxwell Administratrix of the Estate of Kathleen L. Jones aka Kathleen L. Maxwell PLANTIFF: Branch Banking & Trust VS DEFENDANT: Antoinette Maxwell Administratrix of the Estate of Kathleen L. Jones aka Kathleen L. Maxwell & Phyllis Maxwell Administratrix of the Estate of Kathleen L. Jones aka Kathleen L. Maxwell SALE ADDRESS: 319 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 215790-1010 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

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CONTAINING 12,510 square feet of land be the same more or less. Parcel #8-4-87.10 BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Martin W. Henley, by Deed dated August 27, 1999 and recorded August 31, 1999 in Deed Book 4626, page 2345, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, granted and conveyed unto Barbara L. Stevenson, in fee. PLANTIFF: Wilmington Trust National Association not in its Individual Capacity but solely as trustee of MFRA Trust 2015-1 VS DEFENDANT: Barbara L. Stevenson a/k/a Barbara L. Strutynski SALE ADDRESS: 94 Parke Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC 610-278-6800 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

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“Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

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Beginning at a point on the westerly side of a 50 foot wide right of way known as Graychal Lane said point of beginning being the northeasterly corner of Lot #11 as shown on said plan, and the southeasterly corner of the about to be described lot; thence extending along said Lot #11, South 88 degrees 30 minutes 53 seconds West, 404.63 feet to a point in line of lands of Lot #9 as shown on said plan; thence along said Lot #9, North 1 degree 34 minutes 50 seconds West, 159.89 feet to a point of curve on the cul-de-sac at the terminus of Cheryl Lane; thence along said cul-de-sac along the curve of a circle having a radius of 60 feet, the arc distance of 83.51 feet to a point of reverse curve; thence along the curve of a circle having a radius of 25.00 feet, the arc distance of 34.83 feet to a point on the southerly side of said Cheryl Lane; thence continuing along said Cheryl Lane, North 88 degrees 30 minutes 53 seconds East, 296.33 feet to a point of curve at the intersection of the aforementioned Graychal and Cheryl Lane, thence along said curve of a circle having a radius of 25.00 feet, the arc distance of 39.27 feet to a point on the aforementioned westerly side of Graychal Lane; thence along said of Graychal Lane, South 1 degree 29 minutes 7 seconds East, 204.89 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

Thence by said land, S 08o 43’ 57” W 1,017.21’ to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

Being Lot #10 as shown on said plan. PARCEL NO.: 64-01-0002.120

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

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO PERRY CAMERLENGO, JR. AND ZAROUHI SARA CAMERLENGO, HUSBAND AND WIFE WHO ACQUIRED TITLE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, BY VIRTUE OF A DEED FROM PERRY CAMERLENGO, JR. DATED MARCH 12, 2009, RECORDED MARCH 26, 2009 AT DOCUMENT ID 10912014, AND RECORDED IN BOOK 7623, PAGE 2055, OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. 2018-2

BEING CHESTER County Tax Parcel No. 72-5-8.1

SALE ADDRESS: 21 Peacemaker Drive, Parkesburg, PA 19365

PLANTIFF: New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust VS DEFENDANT: Perry Camerlengo, Jr., AKA Perry J. Camerlengo, Jr., AKA Perry Camerlengo & Zarouhi Sara Camerlengo

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. 215-627-1322

SALE ADDRESS: 1608 Cheryl Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC 614-220-5611 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or

Thence by said right-of-way line, the following two courses and distances: N 12o 50’ 02” E 669.96’ to a point of curve, By the arc of a circle curving to the right with a radius of 1,378.77’, and arc length of 158.19’, with a chord of N 16 o 07’ 15” E 158.11’ to a point and corner of land now or formerly of Kenneth Weaverling, Jr. Thence by said land, the following two courses and distances: 1. S 72o 02’ 17” E 296.64’ to a point. 2. N 18o57’ 19” E 282.70’ to a point and corner of Lot 1. Thence by Lot 1, N 84 o 54’ 05” E 344.56’ to a point and corner of land now or formerly of Equine Enterprise, Ltd.

BEING THE SAME PREMISES Vernon A. Ginn, II, her son and Diane M. Ginn, his wife as tenants by the entireties by deed from Kay J. Ginn, dated 4/12/2000 and recorded 5/24/2000 in Book 4758 page 2001 PLANTIFF: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, As Trustee of the Chalet Series III Trust VS DEFENDANT: Diane M. Ginn and Vernon A. Ginn, II SALE ADDRESS: 663 Old School House Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, P.C. 610-328-2887 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

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Local News Outdoorsman to speak at annual sportsman’s dinner on March 14

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CJ Winand, a wildlife biologist and writer for Bowhunter Magazine, will be the featured speaker at the annual Sportsman Event on March 14 at the Cornerstone Church in Landenberg.

CJ Winand, a wildlife biologist and writer for Bowhunter Magazine, will be the featured speaker at the annual Sportsman Event on March 14 at the Cornerstone Church in Landenberg. The event will begin at 4 p.m., dinner will begin at 5:45 p.m., and will be followed by Winand’s presentation. The event will be sponsored by the Outdoorsman Ministry Group at the Christian Life Center, whose members have various levels of experience in hunting, fishing, archery

and photography. Winand recently received Quality Deer Management Association’s first “Signpost Award” for his contributions as an outdoor journalist to circulate accurate information on biologically sound deer management. He also manages and guides on several quality deer management programs around the country, is on the board of directors for the National Bowhunter Education Foundation and writes a column for Bowhunter. The dinner will include wild game dishes, but other

items will also be offered. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, dessert or side dish in a quantity to feed at least eight people. There will also be a chili cook-off at no cost to enter. Prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and thirdplace winners as determined by a panel of judges. Tickets to the event are $10 and children under 12 are free. To get tickets, visit https://tinyurl. com/Tickets2020. The Cornerstone Church is located at 109 Gypsy Hill Road, in Landenberg.

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District now accepting nominations for Wall of Honor The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is now accepting nominations for the 2019-2020 Wall of Honor. To perpetuate the district’s tradition of excellence and to inspire current students, outstanding alumni are selected annually for the Wall of Honor recognition. Established in 2009, the purpose of this prestigious award is to recognize Unionville-Chadds Ford School District alumni for their lifetime achievements and contributions made to the world after graduation. Nominations will be accepted through March 8, after which a nominating committee, appointed to a one-year term by the superintendent, and comprised of representatives from the district and community, will review the nominations and narrow them down. A voting committee will then determine the new inductees from the nominating committee’s recommendations. Wall of Honor inductees will receive year-round recognition on an actual wall at Unionville High School and in-person recognition during a celebration on April 30. Anyone can nominate a

candidate for Wall of Honor recognition. Candidates must be a UnionvilleChadds Ford School District graduate and must meet the following criteria: • Must have graduated at least 5 years prior to the nomination; • Models high standards of excellence in personal and/ or professional life; and • Must have attained a high level of achievement in at least one of the following areas: Personal and/or professional life; community/humanitarian service; or a lifelong commitment to educational excellence. Nominations will be accepted through March 8. This is the first year that the community can submit nominations electronically. To complete an online nomination, please visit www. ucfsd.org/wallofhonor and click on the nomination form button. Hard copy nominations will also be accepted and can be mailed to Wall of Honor, Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, 740 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Nomination forms for hard copy submissions are also available on the Wall of Honor website, as is a list of past inductees.

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Oxford Rotary Club honors Seniors of the Month Oxford Area High School students Miranda Nilan and Saul Torres Nieto were recently honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for January. Miranda, daughter of Rosemary and Tim Nilan, is a member of National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society and is vice-president of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. She participates in winter track and is a swimming instructor at the Jennersville YMCA. A gifted singer and musician, Miranda performs in the Choral Ensemble, Bella Voce and the Symphonic Band. She was selected to perform as second chair in the flute section of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 12 Band at the District Band Festival to be held from February 13 to 15 at Radnor High School and the District 12 Orchestra at the Orchestra Festival, which was held from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at Upper Darby High School. Miranda was also selected to perform at alto 2 with the District 12 Chorus at the Chorus Festival, which was held from Jan. 16 to 18 at Sun Valley High School. As a sophomore and junior she was selected for the district, regional and state PMEA Chorus Festivals. Miranda was selected to perform in the 300-member Mixed Chorus at the National Association for Music Education All-National Honors Ensemble event

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Oxford Area High School students Miranda Nilan and Saul Torres Nieto were honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for January. From left are Oxford Area High School Assistant Principal Andrew Wendle; Saul, Adriana and Saul Torres; Miranda Nilan; Rotary Club President Dr. Raymond Fischer and Rotary Senior of the Month liaison Connie Winchester.

held this past November in Orlando, Florida. On New Year’s Day 2019, Miranda marched and played flute as one of 12 Oxford Area High School musicians who performed with the Cavalcade of Bands Honor Band in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. Miranda will perform the lead role of Princess Winnifred in the high school’s spring musical production of “Once Upon a Mattress,” to be presented on March 5 and 6. After graduation Miranda plans to study music education in college. Her choices include West Chester University and the University of West Virginia. Saul, son of Adriana and Saul Torres, is a member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor

Society, Science National Honor Society and National English Honor Society, where he serves as public relations chairman, helping to organize a Pajama Day fundraiser that benefited children in Third World nations. Saul is also a member of the yearbook staff, Helping Hands Community Service Club and the LEO Club, a youth organization of Lions International sponsored locally by the Oxford Lions Club. He is a member of the cross-country team and the track team, competing in distance events. Saul has excelled in science courses throughout his high school years, and after graduation plans to pursue a medical degree. His college choices include Drexel University and Dickinson College.

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