Chester County Press 03-09-2022 Edition

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Miguel Juarez named Kennett Township Chamber to award Police Officer of the Year posthumous 55th Annual Chairman’s Gala to be held March 19

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By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer In a long list of recipients that goes back to 1968, the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Outstanding Citizens of the Year list reads like a Who’s Who of local dignitaries and impact makers who have carved their contributions into the bedrock of the communities they have served.

As Chamber President and CEO Cheryl Kuhn began preparing for the Chamber’s 55th Annual Chairman’s Gala – which will be held on March 19 at Longwood Gardens – she did so with the emotion of grief. Over the past two years, while the Chamber battled through a worldwide pandemic, three of its key members

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– Gail Suzanne Chase, Michael R. Moyer and Dennis C. Melton – had all passed, and a fourth -- David Gregory Hughes – had passed in November of 2019.

“All of them were active members in the chamber and leaders in their communities,” Kuhn said. “As each one of these individuals passed, it affected the Chamber, it affected me and it affected everyone they came in contact with.

“As people came forth and began to tell us stories about each of them, it gave me an entirely new perspective on just how much they had all meant to others.”

Soon, it became clear to Kuhn that as the plans for the gala began to take shape, the idea of honoring all of them posthumously had to be done.

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Corporal Jeffrey Call, Officer Mark Todd also recognized at March 3 ceremony

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Kennett Township Detective Miguel Juarez received the 2021 Officer of the Year award on March 3. Pictured with Juarez are, from left to right, Supervisor Geoffrey Gamble, Esq.; Kennett Township Manager Eden Ratliff; Vice Chair Scudder Stevens; and Kennett Township Police Chief Matt Gordon.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Detective Miguel Juarez of the Kennett Township Police Department was named 2021 Officer of the Year, during ceremonies held at the township’s Board of Supervisors meeting on March 3.

Police Chief Matthew Gordon recognized Juarez for the diversity of his efforts in many areas of the department over the past year. They included Juarez’ uniformed crime reporting to the FBI; streamlining the department’s accident reporting to the state via Car Fax technology; and

overseeing the department’s car and body camera system.

Juarez was also credited for restoring the department’s computer and records management after a ransomware attack on the township’s IT system.

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Penn Township develops plan to meet MS4 requirements

By Marcella Peyre-Ferry Contributing Writer

The Penn Township supervisors authorized township Opinion.......................5A engineer Dennis O’Neill to Obituaries......2B, 3B & 5B begin discussions relating Classifieds..................4B to stream bank restoration work in the township.

Penn Township is required to follow a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System plan, known as an MS4 plan. Regulated by DEP, the aim of the unfund-

ed mandate is to reduce sediment going into the waterways.

In Penn Township, everything west of Route 796 is in the Chesapeake Bay watershed while land to the east of Route 796 drains into the Delaware Bay watershed.

According to O’Neill, the township will be required to take 452,000 pounds of sediment out of the Chesapeake watershed side of the township. The township will be

given credit for 229,000 pounds removed by stormwater basins installed since 1995. That leaves 223,000 pounds per year that still needs to be addressed. There are various methods of sediment reduction, including retrofitting older basins and stream bank restoration.

“We believe stream bank restoration is the best option for the township,” O’Neill said.

The typical cost would

be $350 to $400 per foot, To meet the target, 5,000 feet of stream bank would have to be restored on the Chesapeake watershed side of the township, which comes to roughly $2.2 million total.

PennDOT’s MS4 plan has recently been approved to reduce sediment runoff from state highways by doing stream bank restoration in three locations. They are currently working with a

property owner in the township for a project. PennDOT is allowing municipalities to tag onto their projects at a substantially lower cost of $2 per pound of sediment removal. That would reduce the cost for Penn Township to approximately $450,000.

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Mayer named new manager for OMI

By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer Jenna Mayer, the new Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. (OMI) manager, came on board on Jan. 10, just in time to plan the return of First Fridays in the borough.

At Borough Council’s last meeting, they approved a number of event applications, including the ever-popular First Fridays and the Annual Car Show.

Mayer said that she is ready to coordinate those events.

Originally from New Courtesy photo Jenna Mayer, the new OMI manager, is ready to meet everyone at First Friday Jersey, Mayer graduated events beginning in April. from York College in 2018,

and then from Northern Colorado in 2020 with a master’s degree in sport and exercise science.

She went to work at Princeton University in the Athletic Department Facility and Events Operation.

“Then COVID hit,” she said, “and I got thrown into marketing. I actually decided I wanted to come to this area, having spent time in York, Pa. My boyfriend lives in Lancaster, Pa. I saw the ad on Indeed.”

She was instantly smitten with the town of Oxford when she came in for her interview.

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Miller leaves director post at Kennett Flash

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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Andrew Miller, who introduced national musical acts to local audiences, engineered innovative virtual concerts during a worldwide pandemic and created a successful rooftop series, recently left his role as the director of the Kennett Flash to join the Performing Arts Division at Longwood Gardens.

Under Miller’s leader-

ship, The Flash – now in its 13th year of operations – was the beneficiary of his relationships with artists at the local and national level that resulted in an increased visibility not only for the venue itself but for Kennett Square. His efforts resulted in performances at The Flash by 10,000 Maniacs, Alejandro Escovedo, Livingston Taylor, The Levin Brothers, Bettye LaVette and many more.

As a measure of continu-

ing to provide live music during the COVID-19 pandemic, Miller launched a series of virtual performances and secured a number of state, national and private grants, including significant grants from the National Independent Venue Association, The Live Music Society, and The Chester County Community Foundation, which were critical in keeping the doors of The Flash open.

“The Board of Directors is

strong and poised for new initiatives,” said Board President David Mattock.

“We are prepared for ‘business as usual’ as we move into a busy spring calendar with fantastic artists. The search for a new director is well underway and because Andrew left us in a very good position, we expect the transition to be a smooth one. We are excited for this new opportunity.”

“I am grateful for my time at The Kennett Flash,” said

Miller. “When I came to The Flash in the summer of 2015, one of my earliest memories was a conversation with Dennis Melton about programming. Not knowing what direction to take, I asked him for his input. He said, ‘Figure it out, that’s why we hired you.’

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modernized the way the department repairs and documents the maintenance of its fleet of vehicles. He also filled many shifts on patrol and in the administrative wing of the department, and used his bilingual-language skills to become first Spanish-speaking negotiator for the Chester County Regional Emergency Response Team, as sell as assisted many outside agencies with his Spanish speaking abilities.

“Detective Juarez is a self-starter who works extremely hard, is always up to the challenges and strives to become a better cop every day,” Gordon said. “He interacts very well with his peers and supervisors in the police department as well as his interactions with the townships administrative staff.”

Heroic rescue Gordon also recognized township Officer Mark Todd, Sergeant Brandon Fuller of the Longwood Fire Company and Foreman P.J.Groff of the Kennett Township Public Works Department, for their work in saving the life of a driver on Nov. 15, 2021 in the 700 block of Cypress Street near Mill Road.

The incident was dispatched for an accident involving a vehicle that had rolled over an embank-

ment and landed in Red Clay Creek. Multiple calls to 911 advised that this vehicle was occupied and was sinking in the heavy rains that occurred that evening.

Realizing that her car was sinking and filling with water, the victim retreated to the back seat, but this area was also quickly filling with water, forcing her to retreat to the rear hatch area of her vehicle to find oxygen. Upon his arrival on the scene, Todd removed his body armor and swam toward the vehicle and, using his Coast Guard-approved brake caliper tool, broke a window on the vehicle and pulled the victim clear from the submerging vehicle.

Todd then started to swim with the victim towards the creek bank and was joined

by Fuller and Groff, who helped remove the victim from the water. The victim was treated for fractured neck vertebrae and treated for her exposure to the frigid water but has since been released from the hospital.

“There is no doubt in my mind that the victim was seconds away from drowning if not for the immediate lifesaving efforts of Officer Todd,” Gordon said.

“Gentlemen, congratulations on your successful lifesaving efforts that day.

It reflected your true dedication, professionalism and heroism during those precious seconds when a life was truly in the balance.”

Collaboration with Kennett Square Police Department Gordon also recognized township police Corporal Jeffrey Call for his work with Officer Chris Parrish of the Kennett Square Police Department on Nov. 11, 2021 involving a firearm.

Upon their arrival at the Granite Ridge development off of McFarlan Road, Call and Parrish found an adult male outside and suffering gunshot wounds to his lower leg and foot. They immediately initiated life saving measures, including a tourniquet that Parrish applied to stop the bleeding before EMS arrival.

While trying to find the location of the shooting suspect, Call and Parrish were told that the suspect had fled the scene but that a family member was talking to the shooting suspect on a family member’s cell phone.

Call was able to deescalate the situation by speaking to the suspect’s girlfriend, when he found out that the shooting suspect was still armed and at an address in Oxford Borough.

Call was able to convince the caller to leave the firearm at the residence and arranged for the suspect to turn himself in at the Oxford Borough Police Station. The suspect was later arrested at the station and confessed to this crime. In addition, further evidence of this crime was recovered by Kennett

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Kennett Square Police Officer Mark Todd, Longwood Fire Company Sergeant Brandon Fuller and Kennett Township Public Works Foreman PJ Groff received commendations for heroism for their work in saving the life of a local woman.

Township Police Detectives at the home and the suspect’s vehicle which will aid in the prosecution of the suspected shooter.

“The efforts of Corporal Call and Officer Parrish resulted in the saving of the life and the arrest of the armed suspect who fled the shooting location,” Gordon said. “Their efforts in getting the suspect to turn himself in eliminated any further chance of additional violence if the suspect remained on the run. Their efforts in this incident reflect greatly on themselves and their chosen profession.”

Gordon told the board that he is proud of his department’s diversity as well as

their strong work ethic – especially given the many challenges it has faced during a global pandemic and the loss of two officers for the majority of 2021.

“Like all first responders who put their lives on the line everyday much of their hard work is done without fanfare but what they do every day is important and necessary,” Gordon said of his staff. “Then there are days like today, where we can spotlight some extraordinary efforts of our honorees on behalf of people that were in immediate need of assistance, people they didn’t know. They did so without the thought of the risk that they were taking on.

“There is a saying in our industry that says, ‘You don’t get to pick the day; the day picks you,’” Gordon added. “I personally know that to be true. When these tragedies come upon us suddenly like on that day, the day doesn’t care if you’re ready or not, the day doesn’t care if you have all the tools and resources you need. The day doesn’t care if you had time to prepare.

The day doesn’t care if you feel well, if you’re tired, if you have enough help or if you have enough time. The day just says, ‘Tag, you’re it.’”

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

Avon Grove School District announces restructuring of administrative team The Avon Grove School Board approved the appointments of Dr. Nicole Harvey and Scott DeShong to the positions of assistant superintendent of Avon Grove School District during a meeting on Feb. 24.

Harvey and DeShong each began a three-year term on March 1.

A fourth-generation Avon Grove graduate, Harvey began her career teaching third grade in the district in 2001. She continued to work in the public education system as a supervisor, principal and director before returning to Avon Grove in 2018 as a director of teaching and learning. Harvey earned her doctorate in educational leadership and management from Drexel University in 2017.

“Education is my purpose and passion in life,” said Harvey. “I believe that literacy is the foundation of all learning, and I am truly honored to serve the AGSD community.”

As assistant superintendent, much of Harvey’s work will be focused on the district’s elementary campus, which includes Penn London Elementary School and Avon Grove Intermediate School. In addition, Harvey will continue to oversee academic programs and initiatives that will have a positive impact throughout the district. Her knowledge of curriculum will be a tremendous asset in her new role.

With over 28 years of experience in K-12 education, DeShong began his

career as a school counselor. He worked at the elementary and secondary levels and received a master’s degree in psychology in education.

While serving as a middle school assistant principal, DeShong worked as an adjunct instructor at The Pennsylvania State University. DeShong became a school principal in 2008 and in 2015, he joined Avon Grove as principal of Avon Grove High School. Most recently, DeShong has been working to facilitate the transition to the new high school that will open in the fall.

“Our purpose, as an entire school community, is to create the best conditions for learning,” stated DeShong.

“As a resident of AGSD

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Michael Berardi, Scott DeShong, Nicole Harvey and Christie Snead.

and a member of the community, it is an honor and a privilege to play a part in creating those conditions.”

In his new role as assistant superintendent, much of DeShong’s work will be concentrated on the secondary campuses, which include Fred S. Engle Middle School (FSEMS) and AGHS. DeShong will continue to play an integral role in facilitating transitions in conjunction with making significant contributions to the district.

In addition to the appointments of two assistant superintendents, the Avon Grove School Board approved the change of sta-

tus for Dr. Christie Snead from supervisor of teaching and learning to high school principal, effective March 1, and for Dr. Michael Berardi from middle school principal to supervisor of teaching and learning, effective on July 1.

Of her 22 years in public education, Snead has spent 19 years working in Avon Grove. She initially worked as a high school math teacher and later as an instructional coach before becoming the assistant principal at FSEMS. In 2019, Snead transitioned to supervisor of teaching and learning and in 2022, she became an associate

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principal at AGHS. Snead earned her doctorate in educational leadership and administration from Immaculata University in 2019. Snead’s loyalty to AGSD, knowledge of the district and ability to lead will serve her well in her new role as principal of AGHS. Berardi began his career teaching high school chemistry and general science in 2001, and in 2009, he started working in the district as assistant principal and activities director for AGHS. Berardi transitioned to principal at FSEMS in 2014, where he has made significant contributions to the school as well as the district.

Berardi earned his doctorate in educational leadership and administration from Immaculata University in 2019. In his new role, Berardi will bring his extensive background in the sciences to the teaching and learning division and continue to make a positive impact on the district.

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With overwhelming approval from their families and the Chamber’s Executive Committee, Chase, Hughes, Melton and Moyer will be named as the Chamber’s 2021 Outstanding Citizens of the Year.

Affiliations, projects and causes If there is one consistent overlap inherent in each of the award recipients, it is that they were involved in a multitude of affiliations, projects and causes. For Gail Suzanne Chase, a long-time branch manager of WSFS Bank in Kennett Square, her work in the community took her to the Lion’s Club of Kennett Square, to Anson B. Nixon Park as an advocate for the park and to the Brandywine Valley SPCA. When Kuhn first arrived at the Chamber ten years ago, several members asked if she had met Chase.

“So I called Gail and asked her, ‘Are you Gail Chase?’”

Kuhn said. “She told me that she was, and I told her, ‘We need to get together soon, because I need to find out why everyone has been asking me if I have met Gail Chase.’ We soon had lunch, and we never looked back

on our friendship.”

To the many who knew him, David Gregory Hughes’ life seemed equally divided between his family, the ServPro franchises he founded and operated and his service to his community. For several years, Hughes had been a contributor to local volunteer firefighters and EMS units, area school districts and the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce.

“David was the type of person who gives and doesn’t expect anything in return, just like the other recipients,” Kuhn said. “He understood what was needed in a community. He grew his company to the point where it became very successful and that’s when David, his children and his wife Christine Trumbull said, ‘It is time for us to give back.’”

Throughout Dennis Melton’s life, it was not an overreach to recognize that his work as an architect was similar to the format of his contributions to the community: Imagination and ideas that led to reality. In addition to his profession, Melton was a founder of The Kennett Flash and served on the boards of several committees and organizations, including the Chamber.

Kuhn recalled that she first met Melton when he served on the Chamber’s

Government Relations Committee.

“Dennis was very quiet and unassuming in so many ways, but he was completely in the room and listening to everything being said and processing it all, and when he spoke, everyone else got quiet,” she said. “He never went out of his way to tell us all the things that he was doing for others, and the difference he was making for so many people and organizations.”

At the same time Michael Moyer was operating his State Farm Insurance agenCourtesy photos Michael. R. Moyer Gail Suzanne Chase cy in Kennett Square, he was also an active member of the Chamber and the Longwood Rotary Club, and participated in numerous charitable events.

In August 2020, while he was living with a severe illness, Moyer attended a Chamber charity golf outing, and even though he did not play, he handed Kuhn a check for the scholarship fund.

“Even at that point in his life, when he really suffering, Michael wanted to make sure that he gave to us, and that to me is a different level of person,” she said.

“He was a purely selfless David Gregory Hughes Dennis Melton individual. Whether it was with the Chamber or with To contact Staff Writer Longwood Rotary, when always at one hundred and Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, Richard L. Gaw, email Michael put his heart and ten percent.”

To learn more about the visit www.scccc.com. rgaw@chestercounty.com. soul into something, it was

Lawrence grills Wolf administration officials on proposed Chester Water Authority sale At a contentious hearing in the state Capitol, Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/ Lancaster) questioned state officials about internal discussions concerning the proposed sale of Chester Water Authority (CWA).

The authority, which provides drinking water to communities throughout Chester and Delaware counties, has been caught up in litigation after the CWA board unanimously

rejected an unsolicited purchase offer several years ago. The near-bankrupt City of Chester has eyed proceeds from an authority sale, which could reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars, to fund ongoing city operations.

Despite speculation to the contrary, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has repeatedly denied orchestrating a sale of Chester

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with the diversity of the town, admitting she had no idea where Oxford was until she started the job.

“The diversity here is amazing,” she said. “I really didn’t know there was a large Amish population here. Just traveling here was an adventure. I am also thrilled to work with the community and businesses and I hope we are coming out of the pandemic.

Businesses are up and running and thriving.”

She loves working in the marketing field and working with Dix, the executive director.

“I know the pandemic has taken a toll on everyone and I am happy to be a part of moving forward. Being outside again and enjoying First Fridays is going to lift everyone’s spirits. I hope I make everyone proud in this role,” she said. “Come enjoy First Fridays with me. We’re going to have a great time.”

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“I told Brian Dix that walking into Oxford was like walking into a Hallmark movie. This town is quaint and walkable. I’m footsteps away from all of these amazing businesses. I am so excited to be a part of the First Fridays,” she said.

She is looking forward to hosting an event and lining up food trucks and vendors.

There will be performers as well, but she said, “Mum’s the word on that for now.”

However, she did say that the First Friday theme for April is “Fools Friday.” The event takes place on Friday, April 1, which of course is April Fool’s Day. Mayer said, “For a small town there is a lot of opportunity here. All the businesses are so welcoming and supportive to each other.”

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Water Authority or discussing the possibility with Gov. Tom Wolf.

“At last year’s budget hearing, I specifically asked if DCED had communications with Gov. Wolf concerning the proposed sale of Chester Water Authority,” said Lawrence.

“Secretary Dennis Davin told me, ‘I don’t believe I did, not with the governor.’”

Citing newly released emails obtained through a

Right-To-Know request, Lawrence produced an April 1, 2020, letter authored by Davin, to the governor, outlining Chester’s ongoing financial issues. The letter directly references efforts to pursue a Chester Water Authority sale.

Questioning the apparent contradiction, Lawrence asked, “After telling me that he never talked about it with the governor, it turns out Secretary Davin penned

a letter, which you confirmed was presented to the governor, where the proposed sale of Chester Water Authority was presented in the context of funding Chester’s financial problems. I want to give you an opportunity to clear the air on this. What conversations have you or senior DCED staff had with the governor regarding Chester Water Authority?”

“The email you are refer-

ring to was taken out of context,” said Acting DCED Secretary Neil Weaver, sidestepping the question.

“I have not gotten an answer to my question,” said a clearly agitated Lawrence. “I want to know what conversations DCED had with the governor on the sale of Chester Water Authority? I want to know the answer to that question.”

Lawrence did not receive a response to his question.

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Local News Chester County divesting Russian holdings in pension fund in support of the people of Ukraine Reflecting the overwhelming support for the people of Ukraine, Chester County officials confirmed that all Russian investments held in the county’s pension fund are being pulled.

The money being withdrawn comes from the Vanguard EM index fund, part of Chester County government’s pension fund portfolio. The fund includes an approximately 3 percent

Russian exposure, worth about $860,000 as of Jan. 31.

Chester County Pension Board members comprise Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline, as well as County Controller Margaret Reif and County Treasurer Patricia Maisano.

“We feel compelled to join the world in condemning the unprovoked Russian aggres-

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public water fountains at the park have been turned off.

“There are many places in the world I would fill my water bottle but a public park is not one of them,” Supervisors Chairman Victor Mantegna said.

He has personal experience working with the water bottle fillers at the Avon Grove School District and finds that they require a great deal of maintenance.

After a bid opening and review, the board awarded a $213,505 contract to Longs Paving for this year’s road work in the township. The primary road project is West Ewing Road from Lewis Road to the township line.

This will complete the road from where last year’s paving project ended.

The board also voted to authorize the solicitor to begin the process to vacate Hood Road.

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between 500 feet and 600 feet behind the Estates at Londonbrook. It is not likely that enough stream banks will be found to completely meet the township’s MS4 requirements, so some storm basin remediation is also likely to be needed.

At this point, PennDOT is still working on the plan for the Delaware Bay watershed. It is hoped a similar plan will be available for that portion of the township by the end of the year.

It is expected that grant money may be available for stormwater projects to help cover costs.

In other business, the supervisors voted against putting a water bottle filler in the park at the township building. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the

sion, and we certainly do not want a penny of Chester County taxpayer money supporting the Putin regime,” said Commissioners’ Chair Moskowitz. “The whole idea that [Putin] can go in and disrupt what a democratic country has built is senseless, useless and sad.

We join with those who want to prevent this invasion from spreading any further.”

The money was officially removed from the index on Monday March 7, completely disinvesting the County in Russia.

“We often have to make tough decisions as commissioners, but this was not one of them,” said Commissioner Maxwell.

“Frankly, it might come as a surprise to many people that we have even these small holdings in Russia, but

before their government’s recent outrageous actions, they were part of the world’s economy. I hope our municipalities will examine their pension funds and other investments and also divest their Russian assets.”

“I firmly believe that the citizens of Chester County will fully endorse the step we took today,” said Chester County Commissioner Michelle

Kichline, who has been wearing a blue and yellow ribbon in solidarity with Ukraine. “I’ve been going to events since the Russian invasion occurred and folks are genuinely heartbroken for the Ukrainian people.

They have been helping in any way they can from providing supplies and money, to prayer. We all want to see an end to this conflict as soon as possible”

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three months I was bringing artists like California Guitar Trio to The Flash for the first time.

“Programming for this truly unique space is probably what I’m going to miss most,” Miller added.

“I’m absolutely going to miss the artists I worked with on a regular basis, as well as the patrons, volunteers, and staff of The Flash. I was told by Dennis Melton to know ‘when you decide to leave The Flash, know that it’s in a much better place than when you arrived.’”

The Flash plans to continue the very popular Rooftop Concert Series this summer with a format similar to that of 2021.

To contact Staff Writer Photo by Richard L. Gaw Richard L. Gaw, email Andrew Miller recently left his role as the director of The Kennett Flash to join the rgaw@chestercounty.com. Performing Arts Division at Longwood Gardens.

Chester County receives national honor for performance management leadership Chester County Government has once again been recognized nationally for its leadership in performance management.

The International City/ County Management Association (ICMA) recently bestowed a 2021 Certificate of Achievement to the County, noting the data-driven management and reporting efforts established through Chester County’s “Managing for Results” process.

“Managing for Results” gives County departments and staff a formula in determining how their work, actions and behavior support the overall strategic direction of the county, and its key focus is to ensure accountability and trans-

parency in Chester County government for the residents of the county.

Chester County is among 13 jurisdictions across the nation to receive the Certificate of Achievement for 2021. It is the only jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be recognized and is one of just 56 recognized by ICMA across North America.

The ICMA Certificate of Achievement is awarded to cities and counties based on data that has been collected and verified and that ensures reliability, trains staff in performance measurement, and that reports the data to the public through budgets, newsletters, and information to elected officials.

“For more than 12 years,

through ‘Managing for Results,’ Chester County has used a balanced and practical approach to determining performance as it relates to our overall goals and the goals of our County departments,” said Bobby Kagel, County administrator.

“Recognition from ICMA validates how important it is to have practical methods of measuring accountability and to be transparent in those measurements. This award also demonstrates that Chester County is a leader nationwide in these efforts.”

“Credit goes to Stephanie Rogers, Chester County’s Management Data Project Manager, and her team for their commitment to the ‘Managing for Results’ data collection and reporting.”

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Chester County Government has once again been recognized nationally for its leadership in performance management with a 2021 Certificate of Achievement from the International City/County Management Association. Pictured with the award, from left to right, are Stephanie Rogers, Chester County management data manager; Bobby Kagel, county administrator; and Julie Bookheimer, Chester County Chief Financial Officer.

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Opinion

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There’s no place for partisan politics on school boards There’s a cloud of chaos and controversy hanging over the Oxford Area School District right now. The blame for this can be placed squarely on the school board directors who ran for office because they want to carry out personal political agendas. For these people, the students clearly do not come first. And they will never come first.

There’s no place for partisan politics on school boards. The job is simply too important and too difficult to do well for that.

School board candidates who are motivated to run for one reason will inevitably be flummoxed and shocked to learn that there are 1,001 different issues to handle. And the issue or two that they cared about so much? Individual school board members actually have very little power to make change.

Elect partisans to a school board and everybody loses—taxpayers, school district employees, and, most of all, students.

The best thing is for voters to be informed and to never elect partisans to a school board. It’s the only way to prevent what’s playing out in Oxford right now.

Imagine a place…

Imagine a place where children can enjoy story times or develop their creativity through “Music & Me” classes where they sing, dance, and play together.

Imagine a place where an adult can listen to a presentation by a professional financial advisor about how to plan for retirement, including information about how to build a financial strategy that will make your money last.

Imagine a place where a family can take part in a book club meeting after everyone has read the same book together.

Imagine a place where a woman can do research to help open a new business or a man can use a computer with Internet access to apply for a job.

Imagine a place where a person can take a virtual class about maintaining a successful vegetable garden or attend a program to learn American Sign Language.

The place where you can do all these activities—and more—is the Oxford Library. All the aforementioned programs and activities are taking place this month.

Next month will offer many more different programs and activities.

Southern Chester County, in particular, is home to some wonderful libraries, and they all offer their own unique programs and activities that are designed specifically for the community they serve.

National Library Week is coming up in a few weeks, but there is no reason to wait. Visit your local library to find out what it has to offer—most of it for free.

And, if you can, support the library. Studies have shown that the libraries across Pennsylvania deliver a return on investment of $5.50 in benefits for every $1 of tax support. As any book lover will tell you, it’s hard to imagine a place better than the local library.

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By Harry Hartman The rights of free speech and a free press are historically and inextricably intertwined. Today and moving forward, these rights demand protection as much, if not more, than ever.

Pennsylvania celebrates Sunshine Week March 13-19, and there is an excellent reason for choosing this timeframe.

Our fourth president, James Madison, drafted the Bill of Rights in 1791. He believed in freedom of the press, saying “and the freedom of the press, as one of the great bulwarks of liberty, shall be inviolable.”

Madison was born March 16. Celebrating Sunshine Week at the time of his birthdate continues to honor the man who had the foresight to protect the press, the watchdog over government.

Those of us in the media rally in support of Sunshine Week as it allows us to remind government officials that they are answerable for their actions.

There are few things more important than holding our government accountable. This accountability requires transparency. If left unchecked, inefficient government can rob citizens not only of their hard-earned dollars, but also of their very freedom.

My first job in the newspaper business was as a staff reporter at the Daily Herald in Tyrone, Pa. On my first day I was sent to cover a regional sewer authority board meeting.

Talk about a plum assignment. After spending hours listening to five older men talk about sewage flow rates and sewer backups, I asked myself, “Who really wants to read about sewers?”

As it turned out, every resident of Blair County needed to know what happened at that meeting.

Those five men discussed the possible construction of a new sewage treatment plant at a cost of millions of taxpayer dollars.

Without newspaper coverage -- without freedom of the press and the Sunshine Act -- tax dollars would have been spent without oversight.

Informing the public, serving as watchdog with the freedom to gather and disseminate information, is the essence of our basic liberties.

Those of us in the media should never take the rights of freedom of speech or freedom of the press for granted. The success of any transparency initiative depends on citizen involvement. We have a government that is of the people, by the people, and for the people. We do not elect dictators in this country; we elect individuals who are expected to represent our interests at all times.

In the past 12 months we have seen thousands of concerned citizens throughout our state attend municipal and school board meetings. This has led to more involvement in local government, which also leads to better-informed citizens and taxpayers. This action by the people is what forces transparency onto government from the bottom up.

Positive results come out of government when you have a proactive and informed electorate. The only way to truly have an informed and proactive electorate is to have a free and open press, a press allowed to do its job unimpeded in order to inform constituents

about what elected leaders are doing.

I try to attend local government meetings where I personally have skin in the game. Both as a journalist and as a taxpayer, I want to know how my elected officials are representing me and how they are spending my tax dollars. I also want to know who my elected local representatives are on a personal level.

In the interest of transparency and open government, I call on all elected officials to sincerely pledge to continue improving public access to government meetings and public records.

In Pennsylvania, by law, public notices are currently published in the local newspaper of record. There are elected officials at the local and state levels who constantly attempt to change this law. I’ll leave it to the reader to question why any elected leader would not want voters to know what is happening in their own communities, or behind the meeting room doors of the state Capitol, the county courthouse or borough hall.

In late January I attended a township supervisor meeting in Cumberland Township, Adams County, where I informed the solicitor that the township had violated the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act by not publicly announcing that the supervisors held several executive sessions since their last public meeting.

While I did not believe the township was trying to hide anything from the public, even the smallest violations of the state’s Sunshine Act need to be brought out into the light of day.

What can you as citizens do to protect the freedoms of speech and press that you are guaranteed by the

Harry Hartman

Constitution?

You, the readers, are taking step one right now by buying and reading your local newspaper. I will tell you a secret: Yahoo, Facebook, Instagram and even CNN do not care what is happening in your cities and towns. They will not help you fight city hall or go to bat for you if you feel school taxes are too high, but the reporters at your local newspaper will listen to you and be at the meetings to report on what you say and how your elected officials respond.

You also need to be your own advocate. Attend local borough council and township supervisor meetings.

Ask questions about how police resources are being allocated and how your tax dollars are being spent. It is your money; you should want to know how it is being spent.

With the official arrival of spring, we as a state and nation are trying to finally put the pandemic behind us. Sunshine Week is a very appropriate time to look forward to the warmth of times to come in an upbeat and transparent light.

Harry Hartman is publisher of the Gettysburg Times, in Gettysburg, Pa. He is also board chairman of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.

Solar energy can coexist with production farming At the 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show, the Pennsylvania State Grange presented an informative program on solar energy generation as it relates to farming. The panel presented thought-provoking insights on whether or not factory-scale production of solar energy can coexist with production farming.

Enhancing use of alternative energy is a positive goal for this General Assembly to pursue. Solar energy is a prime example of energy generation with less of a climate footprint. However, the Pennsylvania State Grange urges the General Assembly to develop a framework for this massproduced alternative energy.

We believe that Pennsylvania should not pick winners and losers.

Our state is blessed with multiple sources of energy.

Increasing energy output from solar energy generation should not put people out of work who have jobs with fossil fuels and natural gas extraction as these industries are huge economic drivers in Pennsylvania and should also be encouraged. Legislators should

not pick sides and suggest that there is only one energy solution worth pursuing. If the Covid pandemic taught us nothing else, it certainly reminded us to not put all our eggs in one basket. The food shortages during the last two years stand as a testimony to that!

Given growing interest by energy companies to “harvest” solar energy from farms, we urge the General Assembly to be out in front on this issue before the regulatory environment becomes a confusing and a conflicting minefield. The first question is who regulates large-scale solar energy development.

Is it the Public Utility Commission? Is it the Federal Government? Is it local zoning? Should the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Environmental Protection have some say over approvals for these massive solar energy factories? Investors and farmers need clarity because regulatory uncertainty can doom a project.

The second question and possibly the most important is how to decide where to put these facili-

ties. Currently it seems that energy companies prefer to develop farmland. as this is usually flat or gentle sloping land that makes it more cost-effective.

The problem comes with the threat of the loss of productive farmland from what is in essence a solar energy factory.

Pennsylvania is the nation’s leader in farmland protection and preservation. The Growing Greener Program and Farm Preservation in PA has kept farmland safe from commercial or residential development for many years. These success stories must not be compromised by trading food security for energy security.

The General Assembly will have to decide how we can have both.

The Pennsylvania State Grange suggests having energy companies document why reclaimed mine land or brownfields cannot be used instead of farmland. Secondly, we feel installations should not take farmland out of production unless another type of agriculture (grazing or specialty crops) can still take place.

Lastly solar energy facili-

ties should be installed in areas verified by conservation districts as not adding pollution to our streams.

A few other questions we feel that must also be addressed are whether farm-generated solar energy can be shared with surrounding communities or be bypassed. Will there be indemnification for removing the solar installation if the energy company becomes insolvent?

During our panel discussion at the Farm Show, it was disclosed there are approximately 420 possible solar farm projects being proposed in Pennsylvania right now, which would take roughly 80,000 acres of land to construct. While solar energy has the potential to be an alternative energy generation, it is important to carefully consider how its use of solar facilities can hurt Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage.

This column was submitted by The Pennsylvania State Grange, which was founded in 1873 to advocate for the needs of farmers and rural communities in the Commonwealth.

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A champion’s journey Cornelio Phipps recently won his 12th championship belt— and he’s only 16. The Oxford Area High School student will soon be traveling to Spain to compete in the Youth Worlds, and he has his eyes fixed on the 2024 Olympics

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Cornelio “Chada” Phipps is a pugilist with a purpose.

The 16-year-old Oxford Area High School student recently emerged triumphant in the 125-pound weight class during the U.S. National Championships in Shreveport, Louisiana.

This is the 12th time that Phipps has won a championship belt in competitions.

Each day of training at the Straight 2-3 Boxing Club, and each victory in contests across the country, brings him closer to his goal of representing his country in the Olympics in 2024. It’s a lofty goal, but Phipps has been working toward it for a very long time.

Cornelio’s love of the sweet science goes all the way back to when he was four years old. That’s when his father, Dwayne Phipps, started showing him the ropes of the sport. That’s when the journey began for this champion.

Dwayne Phipps had trained under Delaware boxing great Dave Tiberi so he was well prepared to help his son start his training in the highly competitive and demanding sport. From the very start, Cornelio took to the sport in the same way that his father had. Cornelio was a very quick study, in fact.

“Everything just came naturally in the ring,” Cornelio said.

Dwayne Phipps helped train his son, with a heavy emphasis on conditioning properly. By the time Cornelio reached middle school, he was working on his boxing skills regularly, training multiple times a week and traveling to take part in larger and larger boxing competitions. He also learned a lot by watching and studying boxing greats like Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Manny Pacquiao, and Vasyl Lomanchenko, to name only a few.

Cornelio’s early success, Dwayne Phipps said, could be attributed to a real good boxing IQ in the ring, as well as a balance of natural speed and power. He worked hard and his boxing skills really progressed during his middle school years. He started accumulating championships: He was a Junior Olympic

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Cornelio Phipps is a resident of Oxford and attends Oxford Area High School.

Cornelio Phipps recently won his 12th championship belt.

Phipps with other championship winners.

champion, Eastern Qualifier champion, USA Open champion, and a Ringside World champion.

Boxing has provided Cornelio with the opportunity to travel extensively for not only competitions, but for some training opportunities as well.

Cornelio said that one of the highlights for him came when he competed in his first U.S. National Championship.

In addition to training in Pennsylvania, Cornelio has also trained in Colorado and Las Vegas, alongside elite boxers from around the country. This has been invaluable in helping his son grow as a boxer, Dwayne Phipps said.

He explained, “That helps to sharpen his skills.”

Soon, Cornelio is supposed to be going to Colorado Springs, Colo. to train under the watchful eyes of Team USA coaches. Boxing at this level requires considerable discipline.

“We train five days a

week,” Cornelio said, adding that when they are in camp preparing for an upcoming tournament, they might train six times a week. It’s a demanding schedule, but Cornelio also finds the time for fun. He likes to make TikTok videos and play basketball and soccer, and he’s a huge football fan. But boxing is the sport for him, even if it requires some extra training and a higher level of dedication.

The hard work has paid off with some pretty impressive accomplishments and accolades.

Cornelio has compiled a 32-0 record at various U.S. National tournaments, and his overall record is 14115. He has won six national championships, and he recently earned back-toback Outstanding Boxer of Tournament awards.

Cornelio sees himself improving with each fight.

“I see myself getting better at head movement defense and working on angles,” Cornelio said. He

Cornelio Phipps trains at the Straight 2-3 Boxing Club in Kennett Square.

One of Phipps’ assets is his high boxing IQ. He was a natural when he started training in boxing at the age of four.

already has a good jab, and the timing on his punches is good.

Anyone who sees Cornelio box comes away impressed. He has the makings of a champion.

“I’m really proud of him,” Dwayne Phipps said.

“I’m proud that he has

goals.”

COVID-19 certainly slowed things down for the whole boxing community, but now things are getting back on track. Cornelio is eagerly anticipating the trip to Spain to compete.

“I’ve been waiting to be able to fight overseas,” he

said.

By training and competing against higher level competition, Cornelio is positioning himself to be able to pursue his longtime goal.

“My ultimate goal,” he said, “is to get to the Olympics.”

Oxford Educational Foundation announces new round of grant recipients The organization funds professional grants that support innovative education in Oxford’s classrooms Every school year, the Oxford Educational Foundation offers staff in the Oxford Area School District the opportunity to apply for professional grants. These grants are awarded for innovative ideas to improve the education of their students with funding beyond the scope of the district’s budget. Grant applications are accepted in September, December, February, and

April. Funding can be awarded up to $1,500 for each grant. So far, $7,196.64 has been awarded during the 20212022 school year. Since 2001, the foundation has awarded $277,622.44 in professional grants to teachers.

The awardees from the second round of applicants this year are the following: • High school teacher

Karen Powers will use the grant to purchase a dough sheeting machine for her Life Skills Support students to continue to make and sell dog treats. The funds that they earn will be used to fund their field trips as they explore their community (examples are the Camden Aquarium and the Turkey Hill Experience); • Nottingham teachers Kristen Adams and

Anna Skiles are both receiving grant money to purchase Bouncy Bands to help improve the focus and learning of their students whose behaviors are impacting their learning; • Grant money will be applied to the purchase of lumber and soil that will be used to replace four of the vegetable beds for Elk Ridge School.

Teacher Beth Hollick has requested these monies to

continue the production of fresh organic vegetable for local food banks. Over the past five years, the Elk Ridge Garden Beds have produced over 500 pounds of vegetables in conjunction with the Chester County Food Bank; • Kristen Ciaccia has been awarded a grant to bring author Julia Cook to Jordan Bank. Cook is a nationally recognized children’s author with

a catalog of almost 100 published books.

The grant will also provide each classroom library in Jordan Bank with one of the author’s books.

• Jordan Bank’s Debra McCaskey will use her funds to provide calming and relaxing activities for her Diagnostic Kindergarten students.

Examples include Makey-Makeys and Rain Sticks.

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Obituaries WILLIAM P. MCLIMANS, SR.

ROGER L. CASON Roger L. Cason passed away on Feb. 28.

He was the beloved husband of June Macnabb Cason, with whom he shared more than 69 years of marriage.

He was a devoted father to a son, David A. Cason and daughter-inlaw, Donna Cason of Stone Ridge, N.Y.; a daughter, Diane C. Blankenship and son-in-law, Calvin Blankenship of Frostburg, Md.; and a daughter, Nancy L. Cason of Cary, N.C. He was a loving grandfather of Brett Cason, Kaete Cason Bonagura, Graham Cason, Brice Blankenship, and Callie Collins, and great-grandfather of Finley Cason and Hayes Bonagura. He is also survived by his sister Jean C. Strickholm of Demarest, N.J. Roger was a 1951 mechanical engineering graduate of the University of Rochester, with membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, and Sigma Xi. He eventually earned three master’s degrees in mechanical engineering, business administration and liberal studies and was a registered professional engineer in West Virginia, Texas, and Delaware.

After serving three years in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps, Roger had a 38-year career with DuPont as a mechanical engineer, financial analyst, and financial manager. He authored 14 articles in technical or management periodicals.

Following retirement from DuPont, he served as a consultant to 13 nonprofit organizations and was an

adjunct instructor for microeconomics at Rosemont College and at Delaware Technical and Community College. Roger also served on the international Executive Service Corps in Romania, consulting on the chemical industry. He then stayed in Romania where he was asked to teach new and vitally important finance concepts in post-communist Romania.

He served twice as the commander of the Wilmington Power Squadron and was a Senior Navigator. He also served as the Mid-Eastern Regional President of the National Model Railroad Association and was a Master Model Railroader.

His hobby interests included traveling, model railroading, sailing, and duplicate bridge.

He was recognized by inclusion in Who’s Who in the East as well as Marquis Who’s Who as a Distinguished Humanitarian.

A memorial service will take place Tuesday, March 22 at 1 p.m. at Jenner’s Pond Retirement community in the Alison Building located at 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, Pa. 19390. A reception will immediately follow at the same location.

In lieu flowers, the Cason family asks that donations be made to Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community with a memo stating, “Scholarship Fund in honor of Roger Cason,” and sent to the mailing address of 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, Pa. 19390.

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Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk Funeral Home in West Grove.

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William P. McLimans, Sr., age 92, of Oxford, passed away on March 3 at his residence.

He was the husband of Reba Miles McLimans, who passed away in 2020, and with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late S. Pusey McLimans and the late Florence Myers McLimans.

He was the foreman of the carpenter shop at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, retiring in 1990 after 28 years of service. He was veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean conflict.

William was a master woodworker. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, fishing, reading, traveling, watching the Phillies on TV, and being with his family and friends.

He was a lifelong member of the West Grove Presbyterian Church, where he served several terms on the Board of Trustees, including serving as board president, and also served on two Pastoral Nominating Committees.

He is survived by one daughter, Kimberly A. McLimans of Oxford; two sons, William P. McLimans Jr. of Nottingham and James R. McLimans (and his wife Kathy) of West Grove; and four grandchildren, Shannon McLimans, Katelyn McLimans, Christopher McLimans and Michael McLimans.

He was predeceased by one sister, Mary Moore and four brothers, Harry McLimans (who died in infancy), John “Jack” McLimans, Robert McLimans and James McLimans.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday morning, March 11 at the West Grove Presbyterian Church, 139 West Evergreen Street in West Grove. His funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.

Burial will be in the New London Presbyterian Cemetery on Route 896 in New London.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the West Grove Presbyterian Church, 139 West Evergreen Street, West Grove, Pa. 19390.

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DOROTHY M. (DUBBS) FIKE

DR. RUSSELL GORDON DOYLE, M.D.

Dorothy M. “Dottie” (Dubbs) Fike, 90, formerly of Dover, Pa., passed away on March 1 after a long illness at Lakeland Healthcare Center, Elkhorn, WI, where she has resided for the past four years.

She was born on Dec. 1,1931 in York, Pa. to the late Harvey C. and Ellen M. (Brenneman) Dubbs, She was the wife of the late Robert E. Fike.

Services were held on March 5 at Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors Inc, 863 S. George Street, York, Pa. Burial will be at Salem Union Cemetery, in Jacobus, Pa. Dottie and her husband were longtime residents of both Aston, and Oxford.

She was active in the Ladies Auxiliary for the Oxford Fire Department, the XYZ Group of Oxford, and Southern Chester Senior Circle, as well as a member of the Strinestown United Brethren Church of Manchester, Pa. Dottie is survived by her daughter, Donna M. (Arthur) Mahanna; a son, Bryan E. Fike; her grandsons, Nicholas A. Mahanna, and Jason A. (Samantha) Cebulski; one great-granddaughter, Charlotte; a brother, Ronald J. Dubbs (and his wife Waynetta (Sipe) Dubbs); and many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her brothers, Richard “Dick” Dubbs, Harvey “Harve” Dubbs Jr., Ken Dubbs, and her friend and companion late in life, Ronald Reyburn.

Dr. Russell Gordon Doyle, M.D., of Oxford, passed away on March 3 after a heart attack and a brief stay at Chester County Hospital – Penn Medicine.

Dr. Doyle was born to the late Russell William and Rheubena L. L. Williams Doyle on Nov. 12, 1928 in Beccaria Township, Pa. He graduated from high school in 1946 in Beccaria Township, Pa., and in 1950 from Grove City College with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. He attended Temple University Medical School, in Philadelphia, earning an M.D. degree in 1954, followed by a medical internship at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, Pa. In 1954, Dr. Russell Doyle married Dr. Faye Robinson, M.D. at the Oxford Presbyterian Church. Their four children Hoyt, Alma, Lela and Elsa were born in 1955, 1956, 1958 and 1960, respectively.

Dr. Doyle served in the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, Kansas, in active duty from 1955 to 1957. In 1961, he joined the 166th Tactical Clinic in the Delaware Air National Guard (DANG) in New Castle, Del. He was a flight surgeon and the Commanding Officer of the DANG Medical Clinic. He eventually became the State Air Surgeon. During 1990 and 1991, he served at Myrtle Beach AFB during Operation Desert Shield and at Andrews AFB during Operation Desert Storm. He retired from the Air National Guard as a Colonel in 1992.

Dr. Doyle practiced in an Oxford family medical practice for 31 years, with his wife and father-in-law, the late Dr. Fount B. Robinson M.D. Drs. Doyle helped found Southern Chester County Medical Center in Jennersville. He served as chief of active medical staff at the hospital in Jennersville for many years. He was the 113th President of the Chester County Medical Society, and served as the Chester County Coroner for several years. Dr. Doyle retired from the family medicine practice in October of 1988.

Dr. Doyle further participated in the local community by serving on the Oxford Borough Council for multiple terms.

His hobbies were woodworking, skiing, bike riding, canoeing, hiking and pistol marksmanship. In 1965, he was the Expert category Pistol Champion for the U.S. Reserve Forces and then stepped up a level and attained Distinguished Master Marksman. He received many pistol marksmanship trophies, medals and awards.

He is survived by his wife, Dr. Faye Doyle; one son, Hoyt (the late Sharon) Doyle; three daughters, Alma Doyle Barton, Lela (Mark Graber) Doyle and Elsa Doyle (Karl) Honma; five grandchildren, Joanna Doyle (Tom) Wolf, Nada Honma, Russell Honma, Sara Graber (Patrick) Vaughn and Bill Graber; three great-grandchildren, Rowan Wolf, Patrick Wolf and Robyn Vaughn; brother-in-law Carl (Joan) Robinson; nephews Carl Robinson Jr. and Dennis (Robin) Robinson and children, and children of his late niece, Dawn (Bill) Smiley.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 12 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St. in Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Interment with full military honors accorded by the American Legion Mason-Dixon Post #194, Rising Sun, Md. will be held in Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Doyle’s memory may be made to: Union Fire Co. No. 1, Ambulance Division, 315 Market St., Oxford, Pa. 19363; Oxford Neighborhood Service Center, 35 N. 3rd St., Oxford, Pa. 19363; Oxford Education Foundation, PO Box 142, Oxford, Pa. 19363; or the American Heart Association, on-line at www. heart.org.

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

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JOHN JAMES PLUMMER, SR. John James Plummer, 79, of Pocopson Township, passed away on Feb. 25 at his residence. He was the husband of Gloria Marie Plummer, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.

Born in Chester, Pa., he was the son of the late John G. Plummer and the late Kathryn Kunkel Plummer.

Jack, as he liked to be called, was a machine shop manager at The Boeing Co. in Ridley Park, Pa. He retired in 2005 after 40 years of service.

He was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square.

Jack was a talented carpenter, and he loved making stained glass. He also loved the outdoors and was an animal lover. He was a fan of all sports, but in particular Chelsea Soccer, NASCAR, and his beloved Philadelphia sports teams. What was most important to him however, was spending quality time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, John J. Plummer, Jr. (and his wife Diane) of Kennett Square; one daughter, Melanie D’Antonio (and her husband Anthony) of Kennett Square; one sister, Catherine Blackburn of New Holland, Pa.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Jack was predeceased by one daughter, Cindy A. Farley.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 12 at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square.

His Memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37839, Boone, Ia. 50037-0839.

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

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Local News Largest campaign in West Chester University’s history surpasses $46 million Swope family's generosity has benefited WCU students for several generations West Chester University has secured $46 million in its goal to raise $65 million by June 30, 2024 as part of 150Forward: The Campaign for West Chester University.

As the largest comprehensive campaign in the university’s history, the efforts are designed to help an even greater number of WCU students secure specific needs: more scholarships; increased opportunities for academic, civic and professional opportunities; and ready access to technological advancements.

Coinciding with the University’s 150th anniversary celebrations this year, the campaign has reached more than 70 percent of its goal thanks to those who are dedicated to helping hardworking students excel academically. Intentional about fueling these students’ academic dreams are Clinton, N.J. resident Dawn Swope Apgar and West Chester, Pa. resident Charles (“Chuck”) E. Swope, Jr., cousins who hail from three generations of families committed to

nurturing student success.

Their grandfather, Charles S. Swope, served as president of West Chester State Teachers College. Their grandmother, Edna, and their own fathers, Richard M. Swope and Charles S. Swope, formed The Swope Foundation in 1960, which has provided more than $1 million in scholarship funds to West Chester University students.

The goal of the Dr. and Mrs. Charles Swope Scholarship Foundation has been to ensure that students receive financial assistance so they can attain their higher education goals. Charles and Edna Swope, both graduates of West Chester State Normal School in 1921, donated to the church, supported their families who had fallen on hard times, and gave all the produce from their garden to neighbors and friends in West Chester. The family ethos has always been to work hard and save so that gains could work for family members, friends, and be used to help others.

Dawn, an assistant professor and

assistant chairperson for the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice at Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J., and Chuck, a broker of record and chairman of Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate, LLC in West Chester, see themselves as stewards of this Swope family mission today.

“Our grandparents, then parents, recognized the world is shaped by the great minds of the future,” said Dawn. “They felt it’s important to pay it forward by investing in bright, motivated students.”

To ensure their educational legacy, Dawn and Chuck recently completed the strategic transition of the family Foundation into a memorial endowment.

“We wanted to leverage the institutional capabilities of the West Chester University Foundation,” said Chuck. “We like knowing that there is a plan for the future, and it allows us to focus less on the business aspects and more on the students.”

For the Swopes, those

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Pictured standing next to the portrait of their grandfather, Charles S. Swope, who was president of West Chester State Teachers College from 1935 through 1959, are cousins Charles E. Swope, Jr. and Dawn Swope Apgar.

relationships anchor their family’s mission to continue to make a difference where it matters most.

“Our Foundation is now in its fourth generation, and I’ve still stayed in contact with past recipients,” said Dawn. “Our hope is that the scholarships are an example of how students can feel connected — with

one another and with our family.”

“The seeds of student success at West Chester University were first sown by the Swope family and continue today,” said West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino.

“All of us are truly grateful to this family for committing their lives and resources

to making sure hardworking students have access to an exceptional education, as well as to the tools that enhance their abilities.

“We hope others will be inspired by the Swope family’s example, their generosity, and their belief in the difference that West Chester University students can make in the world.”

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SECTION 2. Amends § 200-9 of the Zoning Ordinance, Definitions, to: (1) add the following new definitions: brew pub, café, civic space, comprehensive plan, courtyard, live-work unit, main street environment, mixed use development, pedestrian gathering area, planned commercial development, popup use, streetscape, Toughkenamon streetscape improvement plan, and vertical mixed use; and (2) to repeal and replace the following definitions: lot, slopes (precautionary), slopes (steep), and tract.

SECTION 3. Repeals and replaces Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance, H/C Highway Commercial District, to clarify the permitted uses for properties within the H/C zoning district, incorporate certain design standards, and alter area and bulk regulations.

SECTION 4. Repeals and replaces Article XI of the Zoning Ordinance, Unified Development District, to clarify the requirements for properties within the H/C zoning district, incorporate certain design standards, alter area and bulk regulations, and modify the uses permitted on each lot depending on the lot’s size.

SECTION 5. Amends the New Garden Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance to include a new § 170-49.2 regulating and incorporating design standards for planned commercial development, mixed use development, and streetscape enhancements for the Route 41, Route 7, and Old Baltimore Pike corridors within the UD and H/C zoning districts.

SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall be effective five (5) days from enactment.

A full text copy of the draft ordinance is available for public examination without charge or may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof at the

Municipal Building. For more information, please contact Ramsey Reiner, Township Manager (610-268-2915).

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Estate of Charles Norman Griffith Late of Lincoln University, Upper Oxford Township Chester County PA, LETTERS Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without

delay to the Executor, Charlene Petragnani at 421 West Street Road, Kennett Square, Pa. 19348.

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Estate of Ralph Raymond Kuhn, Late of Landenberg, PA, LETTERS Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is given that the Board of Supervisors of New Garden Township will hold a public hearing to consider passage of the following proposed ordinance at its regular meeting of March 21, 2022, 7 PM. Following the public hearing, the Board will consider the enactment of the proposed ordinance during its meeting on March 21, 2022..

The preamble and summary follow: AN ORDINANCE OF NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVA-

NIA, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPALITIES PLANNING CODE, 53 P.S. § 10101, ET SEQ., AMENDING THE NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP TO INCLUDE 97 ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES IN THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THE NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, AND AMENDING THE NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO INCORPORATE CERTAIN DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS FOR THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT AND HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. EFFECTIVE FIVE DAYS FROM ENACTMENT. SECTION 1. Amends the New Garden Township Zoning Map to rezone the following parcels from their current zoning district to the Unified Development District: 4-4-2.1A, 60-3-35, 60-3-28.1, 60-3-29, 60-3-30, 60-3-30.2, 60-330.3, 60-3-30.4, 60-3-31, 60-3-31.1, 60-3-31.2, 603-3-32, 60-3-33, 60-3-34, 60-3-34.1, 60-3-34.2, 60-3-34.3, 60-338.2, 60-3-38.1, 60-4-59.1, 60-4-59.2, 60-4-59.2A, 60-4-59.3, 60-4-59.4, 60-4-59.5, 60-4-60, 60-3-108, 60-3121, 60-3-120, 60-3-119, 60-3-118.3, 60-3-118.2, 60-3-118.1, 60-3-117, 60-3116.3, 60-3-116.2, 60-3-116.1, 60-3-116, 60-3-149, 60-3-150, 60-3-151, 60-3152, 60-3-153, 60-3-153.1, 60-3-154, 60-3-154.1, 60-3-154.2, 60-3-154.3, 60-3-155, 60-3-237, 60-3-238, 60-3239, 60-3-239.1, 60-3-240, 60-3-241, 60-3-241.1, 60-3-241.1A, 60-3-242, 60-3-243, 60-3-243.1, 60-3-243.2, 603-243.3, 60-3-243.4, 60-3-243.5, 60-3243.6, 60-3-251.1, 60-3-252, 60-6-16, 60-6-16.1, 60-6-13, 60-6-11, 60-6-11.1, 60-6-11.2, 60-6-12, 60-6-57, 60-6-58, 60-6-61.1, 60-6-61.5, 60-6-43, 60-644.1A, 60-6-45, 60-6-43.1, 60-6-46.1,

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Obituaries RICHARD SOUTHARD Richard “Dick” Southard, a retired farmer, avid horseman and lifelong resident of Willowdale, passed away on Feb. 25 while at home with his family. He was 80.

Dick is survived by his wife, Lua; his sons, Kenneth Charles Southard, Sr. (Marie) of Centreville, Md. and Kevin Oas Southard, of Millington Md.; his grandsons, Kenneth C. Southard, Jr. (Morganne), of Centreville, Md. and Paul D. Southard of Salisbury, Md.; his granddaughters, Misty D. Amarena (Joe) of Glastonbury, Conn., Jacquelyn and Jennifer Southard of Millington, Md., and four great-grandchildren, Julia, Landon and Alyvia Southard and Theodore Amarena.

He is also survived by brothers, Thomas Southard of Rural Retreat, Va. and Frank Southard of Elsmere, Del., and his sisters, Mary Burton and Marla Lewis, both of West Grove.

Dick was predeceased by his mother and father, a sister, Lydie Laub and a grandson, James R. Southard.

Dick was born on Dec. 8, 1941, to Thomas Southard, Sr. and Laura Hale Southard. He lived 72 years of his life within one mile of Willowdale where he grew up from the age of three. He lived and worked as the farm manager on Mr. Truman Welling’s Scarlett Thicket Farm for over 55 years. The farm raised crops, cattle and horses.

On September 23, 1961, Dick married his high school

sweetheart, Lua Oas, whose career was based in the equine industry. On March 15, 1962 and October 10, 1964, respectively, he welcomed his two sons into this world.

Dick was a devoted father and husband. He would light up a party with his sense of humor, enjoyed making furniture, coaching recreational youth soccer, traveling, karate, the great outdoors, and his own brand of storytelling. He was also a firefighter at the Unionville Fire Company for many years.

He “bled” John Deere green and yellow, and most of his equipment on the farm was made by John Deere. Dick also had a collection of antique John Deere “putt-putts” and a huge collection of John Deere memorabilia.

A private memorial for immediate family was held on March 5 at Ware Retirement Village in Oxford. You are invited to Dick’s Celebration of Life ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 14 at Scarlett Thicket Farm, 284 W Street Road in Kennett Square.

Please wear your favorite John Deere hat and dress is casual attire. Contributions in his memory may be made to Stroud Water Research Center, a not-for-profit organization performing freshwater research, environmental education and watershed restoration, at 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, Pa. 19311 or online at https://stroudcenter.org/donate.

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

To view his online tribute, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

GUIDO FREZZO Guido Frezzo, a resident of Chestertown, Md. and formerly a resident of Avondale, passed away on March 4 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. He was 90.

He was the husband of Barbara Bullington Frezzo, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.

Born in Toughkenamon, he was the son of the late Emedio Frezzo, Sr. and the late Josephine DeLaurentis Frezzo.

Guido was a lifelong mushroom farmer and co-owner of Frezzo Brothers in Avondale. He retired in 2000.

He was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, the Moose Lodge in Canton, Pa., the American Mushroom Institute, the American Legion in Rising Sun, Md. and a former member of the Italian American Club in Kennett Square. He was also a 30-year member of the Chestertown Elks Lodge 2474.

Guido enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, traveling, making wine and being with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Anita Swayne of Kennett Square, Coni Frezzo (and her

husband Ed Sannini) of Summit, N.J. and Kathy Frezzo of West Chester; three brothers, Joseph Frezzo of Elkton, Md., James Frezzo of West Grove and Emedio Frezzo, Jr. of West Grove; three grandchildren, Michael Swayne, Emily Sannini and Claire Sannini; a sister-in-law, Flossy Frezzo of West Grove; a brother-in-law, Frank DiMarco of West Grove; a brother-in-law and best friend, Alford Byrd of Chestertown, Md., and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son-in-law, Richard Swayne; a brother, Gabriel Frezzo and a sister, Louise DiMarco.

Guido’s family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregiver, Scott Orr. You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening, March 9 at the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove, 200 Rose Hill Road in West Grove.

His service and burial will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Chestertown, Md., Elks Lodge No. 2474, P.O. Box 839, Chestertown, Md. 21620-0839.

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

BID NOTICE The Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority (SECCRA), is seeking bids for SUPPLY AND INSTALL GEOSYNTHETICS Cell 8a at the SECCRA Community Landfill.

Two original copies of the bid must be submitted to the SECCRA Office on or before 2:00 o’clock PM prevailing time April 7, 2022. The bids must be sealed and the envelope must be labeled with the words “SEALED BID: SUPPLY AND INSTALL GEOSYNTHETICS Cell 8a”.

Bid will be publicly opened at 2:00 o’clock PM prevailing time April 7, 2022, at the SECCRA Offices.

Bids will be awarded promptly following the opening ceremonies of the Board of Directors’ meeting, April 13, 2022 at 7:30 o’clock PM prevailing time at the SECCRA Board of Directors’ meeting.

Copies of the bid documents (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format) can be obtained by downloading from the SECCRA.ORG web site. The bid documents can be obtained on or after February 28, 2022. All addendums, if required, will be listed on the SECCRA.org web site as they become available.

SECCRA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on March 16, 2022 at the SECCRA Office, 219 Street Rd, West Gove, PA, at 1:00 p.m.

The Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid, or $10.000.00, whichever is greater.

All Bids shall be effective for sixty (60) days from the date of the Bid opening. Each Bid must be sealed and the envelope must be labeled with the words “SEALED BID: SUPPLY AND INSTALL GEOSYNTHETICS Cell 8a”.

The work consists of supplying and installing geosynthetics on an area owned by the SECCRA, as indicated in the Bid Specification, for the SECCRA Community Landfill.

All inquiries concerning this bid are to be directed to Alan Roman at the email address of bids@seccra.org.

Notice placed by:

Scott Mengle General Manager, SECCRA 219 Street Road (Route 926) West Grove, PA 19390

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NANCY LEE SALINAS ALVAREZ Nancy Lee Salinas Alvarez, age 52, of Avondale, a beautiful mother and wife, gained her wings on March 1. She passed at her residence in Avondale while surrounded by loved ones. She is now at peace in the warmth and comfort of loved ones passed to protect her and guide her on her new and beautiful journey.

Nancy was born on a beautiful, sunny day in Yadkinsville, N.C. on Sept. 16, 1969. She was the daughter of Enoch ll South and Joyce Ward.

She was the youngest of four and her siblings included a brother, Enoch III South and two sisters, Tina Bernal and Sarah Czyz. The family later gained a half-sister, Jeannie South.

Since she was little, Nancy loved to be free and barefoot, and she loved to dance. She was always a free spirit.

She loved to put the pedal to the metal and was always on the go. She lived life in the moment. Cleaning was her favorite thing to do. She did it for many years.

Nancy was a mother to three beautiful children: Joshua, age 36, Brittany, age 33, and Alyssa, age 31. The children gave Nancy 9 beautiful grandchildren who she adored.

She lived for her family and loved them all tremendously. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her husband, Leopoldo Salinas Alvarez. They shared 19 years together and he was the love of her life.

They loved going to Delaware Park and playing the horse tracks. She knew about every horse and jockey. She will always be remembered for her love of the color purple, for her love of sunflowers, and for just loving everyone unconditionally. She was the person to give you the shirt off her back and enjoyed the simple things in life. She will be sorely missed and loved forever by family and friends.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Leopoldo Salinas Alvarez of Avondale; her three children, Joshua Zavala of Del., Brittany (Marvin) Tyler of Dover, Del., and Alyssa (Luis) Diaz of Kirkwood.

She is also survived by nine grandchildren and by a sister, Tina Bernal of Smyrna, Del., a brother-in-law, Moses Bernal, and numerous nieces and nephews and aunts and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Enoch II South and Joyce Ward; a brother, Enoch III South and a sister, Sarah Czyz; two nephews, Ayden Foster and Enoch IV South; and numerous other loved ones.

Her funeral will be private just family and friends.

The view her online tribute ad to share a memory with her family ,please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

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