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By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer At the beginning of her hour-long presentation that formally introduced the new comprehensive plan for New Garden Township on March 28, Jennifer Reitz, a senior planner with Thomas Comitta Associates, spelled Photo by Richard L. Gaw Lacy to leave The Land Jennifer Reitz, a senior planner with Thomas Comitta out the purpose of a compreConservancy post...4A Associates, gave a presentation at the New Garden hensive plan: to create goals, Township Building on March 28 that spelled out the define priorities, produce an initiatives in the township’s new comprehensive plan. action plan and then direct

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the right resources to get the job done.

An effective comprehensive plan, she said, takes its lead from the needs of its constituents.

That is what the township’s 2005 Comprehensive Plan did, Reitz said before an audience of 50 residents and some of the township’s elected officials, and that the current plan, now in its final draft form and waiting to be signed off, is well on its way

to doing the same.

“At its heart, a comprehensive plan is about the quality of life that the township’s residents have.

As we approached the updated plan, it was about defining what the issues are that the township residents care about, defining the priorities moving forward, and determining how we achieve those priorities,” said Reitz, who is working with the Continued on Page 5A

New Avon Grove Lynch, Owen, and school on Sunnyside Adkins added to Road site?

Citadel Country Spirit USA music festival lineup At its most recent meeting, the Avon Grove School Board appeared to reach a consensus that a new school needs to be built in order to properly meet the district’s facilities needs

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Following the most recent facilities planning meeting on March 27, it appears as if the Avon Grove School Board has reached a consensus that building a new school on the Sunnyside Road site should be the centerpiece of a plan to address the district’s long-term facilities

needs. Deciding whether to build a new middle school or a new high school on the district-owned property in Penn Township could be the next major decision for the school board, which is expected to vote on a facilities plan at a meeting on April 26.

It appears likely―but still far from certain at this point―that the board’s final plan will be a somewhat scaled back version of the

option that was favored by the Facilities Input Group.

That group, comprised of various stakeholders in the district, completed more than 16 months of work reviewing and analyzing data from the most recent facilities study, enrollment projections, and other information, in September of 2017.

The final recommendation by the Facilities

Brad Paisley, Alabama, and Toby Keith are the headliners for the August event

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Three of country music’s top stars—Dustin Lynch, Trace Adkins, and Jake Owen—have now been added to the lineup of the

Citadel Country Spirit USA music festival that’s coming to Chester County from Aug. 24 to 26.

The three-day music festival takes place at Ludwig’s Corner Horse

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Now that the Avon Grove School Board has apparently reached a consensus that the best way to meet the district’s facilities needs is by constructing a new school on the Sunnyside Road property, the next question is whether that school will be a middle school or a high school.

Constructing a new high school would take care of the district’s biggest and most urgent need because the existing

high school is overcrowded, outdated when it comes to educational spaces, and in need of the most repair. But constructing a new middle school on the Sunnyside Road site would allow both the buildings and the entire State Road campus to serve as a high school that would accommodate 21st Century learning.

The existing sports stadium is certainly a factor―constructing a new high school on the Sunnyside Road campus would mean that students would need to be transported to the State Road

site to utilize the sports stadium. Constructing a high school on the Sunnyside Road campus would also likely result in the current middle school building being vacated.

At this point, there is no clear use for the building if a new high school is built on the Sunnyside Road property and the current high school is transformed into a middle school.

For those reasons, board vice president Bonnie Wolff said that it might make more sense

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Landscapes3 meeting will unveil plans for Chester County’s future

By John Chambless Staff Writer Residents of Southern Chester County are invited to an April meeting that will help steer the work of Landscapes3, Chester County’s long-range comprehensive plan. A meeting will be held April 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the New Garden Township Building, 299 Star Rd., Landenberg.

Residents and area officials can review the plan’s draft map, goals and objectives. The southern region public meeting will begin with an open house display and activities, with a formal presentation at 6 p.m.

Landscapes3 is a project of the Chester County Planning Commission,

a nine-member advisory board whose mission is to “provide future growth and preservation plans to citizens, so that they can enjoy a Chester County that is historic, green, mobile and prosperous.”

Initially, the work of the Planning Commission involved mapping the county’s features and resources.

Over time, the Planning Commission has evolved into a planning organization that uses knowledge and training, along with the latest technology, to plan for the future of Chester County. The Planning Commission’s activities are enabled, and in some matters mandated, by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning

Code.

The Planning Commission and its staff work in partnership with federal, state, and regional agencies and municipal governments, focusing on 12 elements that are contained in Landscapes2, the county’s comprehensive plan. These elements include land use, natural resources, open space and greenways, agriculture, historic resources, transportation, housing, utilities and infrastructure, community services, economic development and energy conservation.

The primary goal of the Planning Commission is to implement the department’s strategic business plan.

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Show Grounds and features headliners Brad Paisley, Alabama, and Toby Keith and more than 20 other top country acts.

Alabama headlines on Aug. 24. Toby Keith closes the show on Aug. 25. Brad Paisley headlines on Aug. 26.

With the announcement that Lynch, Owen, and Adkins are joining the lineup, the music festival is shaping up to be one of the top concerts in the region this summer.

Lynch, with a reputation for delivering red hot live performances, will take the stage on Aug. 24. Trace Adkins, the trademark baritone who has powered numerous chart-toppers, will perform on Aug. 25.

Jake Owen, an Academy of Country Music award-winner with six No. 1 singles to his credit, performs on Aug. 26.

All three of the new additions to the festival lineup have enjoyed tremendous success.

With a string of hits stretching back to 2012 and a fan base that’s growing exponentially, Lynch is one

of the most popular acts in today’s modern country music. His first two albums debuted at No. 1 and No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

His third album, Current Mood, arrived as an adventurous, attention-grabbing country music album, showing a bold, next-generation superstar coming into his own. Lynch has cranked up massive crowds and is wellknown for his charismatic, dynamic performances on the road.

Adkins is a three-time Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry, a TV personality, actor, author and spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Project and the American Red Cross, for whom he raised more than $1.5 million as winner of NBC’s “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.”

This Nashville icon, with more than 11 million albums sold, has won three Academy of Country Music Awards, including the 2009 Single of the Year Award for “You’re Gonna Miss This” and Vocal Event of the Year with Blake Shelton for “Hillbilly Bone” in 2010.

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He’s adept at summoning the spirit of a sunny day, good friends and a cold drink with his music.

Among his No. 1 singles are the double-platinum anthem “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and platinumcertified “Beachin’,” just a couple of his songs sure to delight Citadel Country Spirit USA concert-goers this summer.

The festival at Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, will feature more than 20 country music artists on two stages. The venue has a capacity of 15,000 daily. The remainder of the lineup will be announced at a later date.

Concert-goers will have an array of activities, food and beverages – from Sierra Nevada for beer drinkers, to wine and spirits at the Barefoot Wine Garden and Jose Cuervo Saloon.

The event comes to Chester County from the producer of Country Summer, Northern California’s biggest country music festival, which is celebrating its fifth annual event in June. “It’s exciting to expand our port-

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Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds will be the scene of the three-day Citadel Country Spirit USA music festival that’s coming to Chester County from Aug. 24 to 26.

Brad Paisley

folio to the East Coast,” Alan Jacoby, Impact Entertainment’s executive producer, said. “Our goal is to create the Mid-Atlantic region’s foremost annual country music festival.”

Single-day tickets, priced from $79, and three-day early bird passes, starting from $219, are on sale now at www.countryspiritusa.

com. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

In addition to Citadel and the Chester County CVB, sponsors to date include: Barefoot, the most awarded wine brand in U.S. competitions; Proximo

Spirits, Inc., best known for importing and distributing Jose Cuervo; Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., one of America’s premier craft breweries; and Etix, an international ticket service provider.

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

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Input Group was that the district should construct a new middle school for grades six through eight on the Sunnyside Road site. There would also be an extensive renovation of the high school and current middle school building that would include the addition of new core spaces like a gymnasium, cafeteria, and library that would link the buildings to create a new Avon Grove High School campus that could support 21st century learning for all the district’s students.

A series of nearly two dozen listening posts followed the Facilities Input Group’s announcement of a recommendation, during which district officials listened to input from parents, taxpayers, teachers, students, and other stakeholders. Facilities planning meetings for the district’s Committee-of-the-Whole have been taking place over the last three months.

The most recent meetings seemed to produce very little progress, but there seemed to be a small breakthrough at the most recent meeting.

The March 27 meeting began with dozens of people wearing “#Build for Avon Grove” stickers filing into the Penn London Elementary School―sending a clear message to the nine members of the Avon Grove School Board as they continued the process of evaluating options to address the district’s facilities needs.

School board president Tracy Lisi began the meeting by stating that the goal for that session was to narrow the options to two as the school board moves closer to making a final decision.

Lisi noted that up to this point, the school board members had come to an agreement on removing modular classrooms throughout the district.

The school board had also agreed that they want to target 85 percent utilization rates for secondary schools and 90 percent utilization at the elementary schools.

What they had not been able to do up to this point was come together around one specific option, or even reach a consensus on parameters of spending on the plan.

Early on, several school board members reiterated their support for an Option 4A, which would include the renovation of the middle school for grades 7 and 8 and a renovation and addition to the high school.

The school district’s administration is strongly opposed to this option, and during the last several months, superintendent Dr. Christopher Marchese and several of the school board

members have outlined reasons why the option is not a good one for Avon Grove. The high school is in desperate need of system upgrades that will cost millions of dollars. If the high school and middle school were both renovated, there would also need to be significant additional space added―at the cost of tens of millions of dollars―just to increase the overcrowded core spaces and eliminate the use of about 18 portable classrooms.

Renovating the two schools would put more pressure on the State Road campus that has already reached its maximum usage. Athletic fields and parking―both already in short supply on the site― would likely be reduced even further with an expansion of both schools.

Renovation to the schools would also need to take place while students were in the buildings, over the course of about five years.

While Option 4A would be less expensive in the short-term, it wouldn’t provide the district with the flexible learning spaces that administrators have said they need for students as they prepare for college and their careers. It would also put the district in a position where no future expansion could be possible. With a largerthan-expected increase in enrollment, the schools could soon be overcrowded and the district would be facing an even more expensive building project.

During the first hour or so of the March 27 meeting, school board members Rick Dumont, Lynn Weber, John Auerbach, and Charles Beatty III all expressed varying levels of support for Option 4A, while the other board members made it clear that this plan was not a compromise option that they could all support.

“I am absolutely not able to support 4A for a lot of reasons,” school board member Bill Wood said. He mentioned the loss of athletic fields, the possibility of the loss of the Sunnyside Road site entirely, five straight years of renovation work at the State Road campus, and not enough collaborative learning spaces for students. Wood also said that the board should also factor in the administration’s opinion that the grades six to eight configuration for the middle school is the best one for students developmentally.

School board member Jeffrey Billig talked about how it was important for the board to listen to the professionals who said

that the State Road campus was already maxed out, and making significant renovations and additions to the schools there would be difficult―and expensive. Billig also cautioned the board about attempting to come up with its own design ideas for school buildings when the district has retained professionals to do that job.

As the conversation continued, it was pointed out that there are five board members who are not supportive of Option 4A. Although board member Herman Engel was not able to be at this meeting, he had already publicly stated that he did not think the option was the best one for the district.

Beatty moved the conversation forward when he noted that the district could borrow, according to its financial advisors, about $54 million for a project without having to raise the millage rate to pay for the debt service. Add in about 26 million in the fund balance, and the district has about $80 million to spend without increasing millage rates to specifically pay for debt-service on the project.

“What can we do with that $80 million?” Beatty asked rhetorically. He went on to outline some details of a new option that included building a smaller middle school on the Sunnyside Road property and doing the necessary infrastructure improvements on both the buildings at the State Road campus that would include reworking some of the spaces to accommodate STEM education and collaborative spaces.

The conversation continued and eventually circled back to Option 4A―briefly.

At that point, Marchese interjected. He said that he didn’t understand why the option kept coming up after the shortcomings and challenges had been explained.

“If you, as a board, take $77 million and spend it on Option 4A, it’s a waste of taxpayer money,” Marchese said. “It will be a mistake for the Avon Grove School District.”

The superintendent said that if there was more space at the State Road campus, and future expansion was possible, then it would be a different story. “We don’t want to be in a position, 10 years from now, saying, ‘why did we do that?’”

Marchese said.

He implored the board to move on from discussions about Option 4A. Auerbach agreed, noting that five members were not going to support it, so it didn’t make sense to contin-

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ue focusing on that option during the conversation.

After some more discussion, the board seemed to reach agreement that constructing a new school on the Sunnyside Road campus is the best option to address the overcrowding in the schools. That moved the school board closer to reaching a final decision.

There was considerable discussion about doing what’s best for both taxpayers and students in the district throughout the meeting.

Wood summed up the importance of having good schools when he said, “A great school system is what keeps a community flourishing.

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to put a new middle school on Sunnyside Road and renovate the high school― which was the plan featured in Option 1C, the one recommended by the Facilities Input Group.

“While I would love to see a new high school, and our students deserve one, I feel like our money is best spent on a new middle school,” Wolff said.

School board president Tracy Lisi also said that she, too, favors Option 1C because it offers much more flexibility with the buildings.

School board member Bill Wood said that he was very To contact Staff Writer undecided about whether To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email edi- constructing a new middle Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com. school would be better than tor@chestercounty.com.

Avon Grove schedules facilities Q&A sessions As the Avon Grove School District moves closer to making a decision about how to meet the long-term facilities needs, officials want to make sure that district residents have accurate facts about the options, and have an opportunity to ask any remaining questions that they might have about the plans. The district has scheduled four facilities Q&A sessions throughout April.

All residents are invited to attend the events.

The sessions will take place on Monday, April 9 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Penn London Elementary School; Monday, April 16 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Avon Grove Intermediate School; Thursday, April 19 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fred S. Engle Middle School; and Monday, April 23 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Facilitated by Superintendent Dr.

Christopher Marchese, board president Tracy Lisi and board vice president Bonnie Wolff, each meeting will begin with a ten-minute introduction followed by a Q&A session that will allow the residents to have all their questions answered.

Since 2007, the Avon Grove School Board has been working closely with industry experts, financial planners, district staff and community members with the ultimate goal of developing a facilities’ plan to best serve the students of Avon Grove. In 2016, the Facilities Input Group (FIG) was formed. The FIG was made up of 15 community members, board members and administrators who were tasked with studying the needs of the district and presenting a final recommended plan for board consideration. After 16 months of research, the FIG presented its recommendation to the board, which was centered around the construction of a new

middle school and extensive renovations at the high school. The district then hosted a series of 23 Listening Posts to gather stakeholder feedback.

Eighty-one percent of Listening Post attendees agreed with the FIG recommendation. Since then, Facilities Committee of the Whole meetings have been held twice monthly to evaluate the details of the plan. The board is expected to vote on the final facilities plan during the April 26 school board meeting.

The Avon Grove School District and Board of School Directors are committed to keeping the community informed and involved in future facilities planning. All are invited to attend and participate in the upcoming facilities planning meetings and the facilities Q&A sessions. For more information and schedules, please visit www. avongrove.org/facilities.

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building a new high school.

Several school board members expressed their concerns about the costs involved with Option 1C, so there could be the possibility of scaling back the plan a bit to reduce the costs.

Lisi said that it seemed like the board was coming to a consensus on building a new middle school on the Sunnyside Road property― if the price is right.

The final facilities planning session is set for Thursday, April 12 at the Avon Grove High School.

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Lacy to leave TLC post

Two police officers promoted to corporal position in Kennett Square Police Department

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Gwen Lacy (far right), the founding Executive Director of The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County, will step down from her position, effective April 30, or until a new executive director has be named.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Gwen Lacy, the founding Executive Director of The Land Conser vancy for Southern Chester County (TLC), has announced her intention to step down from TLC, effective April 30, 2018, as confirmed by the TLC board of directors.

During her 14-year tenure at TLC, Lacy has been one of Chester County’s leading advocates for land conservation, historic preservation, environmental education and stewardship. She began in 2004, as the director of the Kennett

Township Land Trust (KTLT), and as KTLT expanded its efforts across the region, Lacy led its transformation into The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County, a nationally accredited land trust, in 2010.

Over the past several years, TLC has expanded to include a wide range of outreach and educational activities, and has conserved more than 1,000 acres and created five public nature preserves. Lacy, the TLC board and the TLC staff have leveraged over $15 million for land conservation projects, and raised $4 million in 2017, alone.

In 2015-17, Lacy

spearheaded a capital campaign that raised over $1.7 million in cash and in-kind donations to purchase TLC’s new headquarters and create the Chandler Mill Interpretive Center and Nature Preserve, which opened to the public on schedule in December of 2017. The Chandler Mill Bridge, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been preserved next to TLC’s Walnut Hill headquarters. The bridge is now a key link in the proposed 12-mile Kennett Greenway.

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rga w @ ch e s t e rc o u n t y. com.

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Two police officers in the Kennett Square Police Department were promoted to the position of corporal on Monday night.

Kennett Square Borough Council formally approved the promotions of officers Andrew Manko and Kenneth Rongaus after a months-long process to identify the best candidates for the leadership roles in the department. Mayor Matt Fetick swore in the officers to their new positions, and police chief Bill Holdsworth briefly outlined the backgrounds of Rongaus and Manko, and why they were selected to the leadership roles in the department.

Rongaus was first hired by the Kennett Square Police Department in August of 2006, and he transitioned to a full-time position in May of 2007.

He was assigned to the role of detective in 2016, and he will be a detective corporal as a result of the most recent promotion.

Manko started with the police department in 2009. In 2011, he was assigned to serve on the Chester County Emergency Response Team. He was recently designated as a team leader with the Chester

County Emergency Response Team, and will now serve Kennett Square as the patrol corporal.

Both Manko and Rongaus were lauded for their work with the Kennett Square Police Department, and for the roles that they have played in keeping the community safe.

“Both of these men exemplify what community police officers can and should be,” said council member Ethan Cramer.

“Kennett Square should be proud of the men and women who serve in the police department,” said Fetick, whose duties as mayor include overseeing the operations of the police department. “There isn’t an officer in the department who, I believe, isn’t a leader.”

In other business at the meeting, borough council approved a new memorandum of understanding with the Chester County Public Safety Training Center Firing Range.

The borough’s police officers utilize the firing range to train to do their jobs.

Cramer, a member of the borough’s Public Safety Committee, said that the training that the officers receive is important to ensure that Kennett Square receives the kind

of policing services that it wants and needs.

Borough council approved a bid award for the Birch Street water main replacement project.

Borough manager Joseph Scalise said that the bids were opened on March 30, as had been scheduled, and Stevens Excavating had the lowest bid that met the specifications for the project. The amount for the project is slightly more than $339,000. Scalise explained that Stevens Excavating has done some work on smaller projects for the borough in the past, and has done well.

The borough’s engineers reviewed the bid. Borough council approved the bid award, contingent on clarifying some minor issues with the paperwork.

A resolution to establish parliamentary authority as the rule of council was tabled until May so that council members can research the issue a little bit more.

Borough council approved the Special Event application for this year’s Art on the Square, which will take place on Saturday, April 28.

Kennett Square Borough Council will meet again on Monday, April 16.

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

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township’s Comprehensive Plan Committee, township officials, developers, leaders of the mushroom industry and education, the Brandywine Conservancy and McMahon Associates on the creation of the new plan.

Working from key issues of concern raised by township residents, the 2005 plan, Reitz said, helped set the stage for the natural resource ordinance, the open space referendum that was adopted in 2008; and set the stage for proactive and cost-effective township operations, which included the sale of the townships’ sewer system and the formation of the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department.

Reitz’ presentation served as the first official roll out of an updated comprehensive plan that took the bulk of ideas from a community vision session held at the township building on May 31, 2017, when dozens of residents provided input on what they considered were the key issues facing the township in the near future.

The session was complimented by an online survey that yielded more than 300 responses, which helped the plan determine a total of 14 priority projects, among them being the need to improve the Route 41 corridor; maintaining proper management of business, residential and commercial growth; preserving open space, natural resources and historic landmarks; revitalizing Toughkenamon; and finding ways to integrate the mushroom and composting industry into the township’s future.

The comprehensive plan, Reitz said, is spelled out in two tiers of recommendations, with Tier 1 recommendations categorized as feasible and most important to address in the next one to three years.

Finishing near the top of Tier 1 priorities, Reitz said, was the residents’ wish to improve the Route 41 corridor through the township, particularly the long-vacant area known as the PREIT site. Reitz said that there are three courses of action for the township in how to address Route 41: To revise zoning ordinances and amendments that will promote re-development of the PREIT site; to promote a vision for a consistent, three-lane cross-section throughout the entirety of the township; and to provide opportunities to create better gateway entrances that connect to Route 41.

Indicating the protection of open space as a Tier 1 priority, Reitz said that the township’s Open Space Review Board has listed as potential areas for continued preservation, as part of its commitment to protecting open space, which can be dedicated to protecting natural resources, and establishing trails and greenway corridors.

Another key point in the Tier 1 priority list is to continue to develop economic opportunities in the township, particularly in the mushroom and composting industries. Reitz said that the industry is currently facing economic pressures, labor shortages and more regulations that are threatening the industry’s financial stronghold in Chester County.

Reitz recommended that

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a market analysis for the mushroom industry would enable the township to determine where the “gaps” are that need to be filled in order for the industry to thrive.

“It’s in the township’s best interest to want its mushroom and composting industry to nurture more diverse economic opportunities, and to make sure it maintains a stable tax base, compliments the community’s character and optimizes the use of existing infrastructure and resources,” she said.

Another top priority in the plan is the redevelopment of Toughkenamon, which Reitz said is another potential source for economic and residential growth in the township. The comprehensive plan calls for the

creation of attractive open spaces, streetscape enhancements, and allowing for a diversity of housing options that would be able to support new and future businesses.

“Looking ahead, we want to promote Toughkenamon as more of a mixed-use development,” she said. “We want to encourage redevelopment, but we want to maintain the historic character of the village, and be able to expand upon it.”

Reitz said that another Tier 1 priority for the township is develop a comprehensive list of all historic and scenic resources in the township, as well as pass zoning ordinances that continue to protect historic and natural resources.

Regarding land use and

housing priorities, Reitz said that the key goal of the township will be to direct new growth into existing areas with infrastructure; enhance the traditional character of the township; protect natural resources; and work to enrich the overall quality of life.

Reitz said that Tier 1 recommendations for transportation in the township will include addressing traffic calming measures; developing a traffic committee; improving multi-modal connections in the township, including pedestrian sidewalks and bike paths; and redeveloping Newark Road in Toughkenamon.

Reitz also addressed three other Tier 1 priorities for the township: improving its community facilities –

which will include improved signage to further the township’s branding; developing an official township map that will include open space areas and trail connections; and seeking ways that the township can encourage its residents to reduce its demand for energy.

The next steps for the comprehensive plan will be to consider any additional suggestions, submit a final draft to the Chester County Planning Commission and local school districts, and then submit the final plan to the township’s board of supervisors, for a public hearing and eventual adoption.

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

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Planning Commission is partnering with municipalities and other stakeholders.

The department is organized into: Community Planning Services, Infrastructure and Plan Review Services, Planning Information Services, Transportation Planning and Programming Services, and Agricultural Development Services.

Specific projects for 2018 include: • Landscapes3, the county’s Comprehensive Policy Plan update, will be completed through the use of a steering committee and public input process; • Brandywine Battlefield Strategic Landscapes project will further define this Revolutionary War cultural resource of national significance; • Agricultural Zoning Guidance for Municipalities will provide resources for balancing farm operations with municipal regulation; • Chester Valley Trail West project will investigate the feasibility of extending the trail west from Downingtown to Atglen; • Urban centers will be provided technical planning assistance, including holding a forum; and • Housing options will be explored, including a report on the use of accessory apartments.

There is an online forum at www.chescoplanning. org that allows public comment. Among the comments is one from March 14 that asks, “Having attended the public meeting on March 6

and having reviewed your work product, I believe there is much to gain with a higher priority and greater emphasis on sustainable agriculture in the plan and on the map. “The reasons are almost infinite. Nothing is more fundamental to quality of life and preservation of character of place than sustainable agriculture. Health is at the core of quality of life and is best supported by local nutrient rich dietary options. Farm land, productive open space, is less prone to future development. Farm land is the epitome of preservation. It is open space that is both beneficially employed and economically viable, while providing food security in a symbiotic community with town centers. “The big picture, Chester County, a health conscious food mecca! It may be Napa for wine, but when it comes to unparalleled farm to table, it is Chester County, hands down. This vision, as a primary goal, is spirited enough to be the branding that cohesively unifies the comprehensive plan.�

In a response, the Planning Commission writes, “We agree that Chester County is very fortunate with respect to our soils and existing farms and related businesses. Agriculture will be addressed throughout our plan, as it has implications across a variety of areas – land use, economic development, cultural heritage, and more.�

A comment from Feb. 26 reads, “In the ‘Live’ section: While I appreciate

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A map divides Chester County into zones that will be addressed according to their individual needs as part of Landscapes3.

the county’s goal to ensure diverse housing, I’d like to know how we plan to go about achieving that goal in a real estate market driven by significant profit opportunities. Same with the goal for improved mass transit: How does the county anticipate achieving this, when PennDOT and SEPTA have the final say? And, finally, in the ‘Prosper’ section, exactly how does the county plan to support workforce development? Like the others, it’s

a great goal, but doesn’t mean much without a concrete plan for making it happen.�

The Planning Commission response reads: “You correctly identify that the county does not fully control all aspects of these areas, but by working with partners and supporting our municipalities we can have a positive impact.

Setting our vision through the comprehensive plan is a first step in ensuring that our partners and munici-

palities understand our priorities, and in advancing new programs or refocusing existing programs to achieve that vision. “We are currently working to develop recommendations, which will address the details of how to implement the vision. Those recommendations will be available for public and municipal review and comment later this year. The Chester County Workforce Development Board is the local entity responsible for

the strategic planning and promotion of an effective workforce development system in the county, and you can find more information on their programs at www.chesco.org/159/ Workforce-DevelopmentBoard.�

For more information, visit www.chescoplanning. org.

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

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New Garden’s next pages of progress

The future of the Avon Grove community depends on good schools

Last week, the 50 or so New Garden Township residents who attended a presentation of the township’s updated comprehensive plan were given a ride on a World’s Fair-like train to Futuretownship.

The presentation, conducted by Jennifer Reitz, a senior planner with Thomas Comitta Associates, was the first unveiling of the work being done by the township’s elected and appointed officials and its Planning Commission, in conjunction with regional planners. During the presentation, current problems and methods of solving them were identified.

The updated comprehensive plan encompassed the twin enemies of the township – looking into ways of attracting businesses and sources of economic possibility, while also examining methods of preserving open space.

It looked at currently snarled corridors and underdeveloped areas with vision and optimism, including turning Toughkenamon from a drive-by town to one that can become a destination point.

It imagined a township with even more nature trails that will scissor through neighborhoods and wooded areas, as well as opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists.

It took the mushroom industry in New Garden Township and put it front and center in regional efforts to showcase southern Chester County as a world-wide leader in modern agriculture.

It honored both the historic and natural resources of the township, by seeking to dedicate funding to their maintenance and repair, so that they may continue to serve as the cornerstones of the township’s definition.

It saw the modernization of the township’s community facilities, including public safety, administration, sewer and water infrastructure and parks and recreation facilities.

Too often, our ability to imagine the wildest of ideas is relegated to our capacity to fathom them, and for many residents of New Garden Township, being able to see the outlined goals of the township’s new Comprehensive Plan come to life are impossible.

And yet, to those of little faith and imagination, we ask them to remember when the township’s 2005 Comprehensive Plan was rolled out.

It spelled out the need to protect its natural resources and preserve open space over the next decade – which has led to the placement of conservation easements throughout the township, and the planned acquisition of Saint Anthony in the Hills property.

It asked residents to imagine a more streamlined and cost-effective township operations, which is leading to the sale of its sewer system, and will lead to the construction of a new regional police facility.

In order to become effective, a comprehensive plan must lead to the achievement of the goals it sets down, but it first needs to demonstrate bold initiatives that set the collective bar high. In its collaboration with Thomas Comitta Associates and other local and regional planners, that’s exactly what New Garden Township has done with its new Comprehensive Plan. Now we wait, patiently, as we did ten years ago, for the boots-on-the-ground work that began as the wildest of ideas to begin.

Letter to the Editor: Like the overwhelming majority of those who attended listening sessions last year, we support the findings of the Avon Grove School District’s Facilities Input Group. Our community’s children should not be going to class in overcrowded trailers. We’re not asking for big, fancy buildings. But we do expect 21st Century spaces to learn. We also need spaces that are large enough to accommodate all the students, including room for an extra 523 high school students!

We are willing to pay our share of taxes to make this happen. Even though our own children are almost finished with their education at Avon Grove School District, we are happy to support our community’s schools. It’s the American way: Quality public education for all.

The Facilities Input Group was designed to represent our community. The group spent 18 months collecting data, researching alternatives, and listening to community input.

The facilities plan is ready for a financial discussion and commitment. However,

according to the story in the recent Chester County Press (“Avon Grove School Board seems sharply divided on facilities planning”), some of the Avon Grove school directors are disregarding this group’s detailed report. Certain board members refuse to commit to a specific level of borrowing. At the same time, these same members did not offer any alternative solutions to our overcrowded schools. They are apparently stalling, not leading.

Our community’s school board members are expected to fulfill the following duties

(among others): Develop a financial plan that anticipates both short- and long-term needs; and formulate a master facilities plan conducive to teaching and learning. By refusing to discuss budgets, certain members of the school board are not meeting these duties. We expect all members of the Avon Grove School Board to work together to bring our schools into the 21st century. The future of our vibrant community depends on it!

Beth Morling and Darrin Pochan Landenberg

Blue lives matter, everywhere Letter to the Editor: My boyhood was during the 1940s and, like millions of other children at that time, my hero was detective Dick Tracy. I eagerly awaited his monthly comic book, confident that he would eventually triumph over such villains as Flattop, Shaky, and the Brow.

Tracy villains often lost their lives because of their heinous deeds. The message of the cartoon was simple – crime does not pay. My generation was taught to respect the police and we thought of them as our protectors and friends.

On the night of May 21, 1971, New York City police officers Joseph Piagentini and Waverly Jones were lured to a Harlem housing complex by a phony 911 call. As they returned to their patrol car they were ambushed from behind by members of the Black Liberation Army. P.O. Jones was shot in the back of the head and died instantly, and as P.O. Piagentini lay wounded on the ground and pleaded for his life, BLA member Herman Bell removed the officer’s gun and used it to pump more bullets into him. A total of 22 bullets were later found in Piagentini’s body. Herman Bell was later involved in the August 29, 1971 murder of San Francisco Police Sergeant John Young. The Black

Liberation Army in the early 1970s was responsible for the murders of over ten police officers across the country as well as violent attacks that left many other officers wounded.

Police Officer Waverly Jones left a widow and three children. Police Officer Piagentini left a widow and two daughters. I attended their funerals, one of too many police funerals I attended over the course of my 33-year career in law enforcement. There was no death penalty in New York and Herman Bell, along with two others, was sentenced to 25 years to life for the murders. One of those sentenced died in prison, one is seeking parole, and the New York State Parole Board granted Herman Bell parole on March 14. His parole is a disgrace, undermines respect for the law and strikes a dagger at the heart of all police officers and their families. A wound that never fully heals has once again been ripped open for the two officer’s widows and their children who grew up without the love and nurture of their fathers.

What has this to do with Chester County, Pennsylvania, you ask? It’s because blue lives matter, everywhere.

Our police are truly the thin blue-line between a civilized society and total lawlessness, destruction and death. Yet,

every week somewhere in the United States in communities large and small, on average, one or two police officers are cut down while performing their duties. For many in our communities, police are no longer thought of as protector and friend. Instead, police are considered the enemy, blamed for all the ills and injustice in society, as well as the failures of elected government officials. Far too many people have replaced slogans like “Support Your Local Police” with street marches and angry shouts of “What do we want?

Dead cops! When do we want them? Now!” “Pigs in a blanket! Fry ‘em like bacon!”

The New Garden and West Grove police departments have combined to become the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department, a change that has improved the efficiency of police services. Since forming in January 2017, the department has done an outstanding job of helping to break down those barriers.

As part of their community outreach, they offer ride-alongs with police officers.

They offer programs with guest speakers that discuss public safety. They are prominently responsible for recent National Night Out events in the area. Addressing the problem of abusing prescription drugs, the department participates in the National

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day program. When the new police facility is built, the department will conduct building tours and displays of police equipment for both youth groups. The Southern Chester County Regional Public Safety Commission serves as a civilian authority and oversight of the police department, to ensure that the mission, budget, policy and personnel standards of the police department are achieved.

And yet, despite the efforts of our local police departments, the carnage continues.

Since the start of 2018, 22 police officers have been killed in the line of duty, 16 of them by gunfire. Clearly, the world I knew in my boyhood has changed, and Dick Tracy is now only a distant and fond memory. If this carnage is to be reversed, positive steps must be taken to restore public confidence in police departments. Police must no longer be viewed as adversarial and untrustworthy, but rather as partners in keeping our communities as safe as possible.

Allan Andrade Andrade, a Landenberg resident, is a retired member of the New York City Police Department and is an occasional contributor to the Chester County Press.

The U.S. workplace double standard Letter to the Editor:

commited, termination, the loss of a pension, and all If a person is employed benefits will likely follow.

However, if similar pracin the private sector and misconduct practices are tices are commited by an

individual in public office, This is another example of that person will likely leave America’s workplace double office with a pension and all standard system. benefits—at the taxpayers’ Howard Gensel expense.

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The indispensable craft of the politician

By Lee H. Hamilton For the most part, we Americans value expertise.

We want our physicians to possess knowledge and experience. We want our lawyers to know the law inside out.

We want our clergymen, our engineers, our farmers to bring the kind of proficiency and skill to their work that comes only with familiarity and practice.

So here’s a question. Why is it that the more expertise politicians’ gain in their field, the more we deride them?

I’ve been involved in politics, in one way or another, for most of my life. That makes me a politician. And I’ve had more than a few people refuse to shake my hand because they believed that might somehow taint them. Politicians, many Americans think, are looking out for themselves, beholden to special interests and party leaders, and incapable of working for the common good.

Politicians may disappoint us, frustrate us, or even anger

us. They certainly make mistakes. But here’s the thing: we cannot solve our problems at any level — local, state or federal — without skilled politicians. They’re indispensable to the system.

I’ve had a good vantage point to observe successful American politicians over the decades, and I’ve come to believe the craft of politics requires certain characteristics. Not every politician possesses them, but the good ones — and there are plenty of good politicians — strive for them.

First, they’re attuned to the moods of the people and to shifts in public opinion. This is not a bad thing — their job, after all, is to represent us. At the same time, they adhere to certain beliefs: they have faith in this country and its future, and they often hold a vision for what its success will look like. They believe it can make progress.

They also know that progress will not come easily.

They understand they’ll face setbacks, failure, and hardship, but they persevere in the

American way of governing because it can make a lot of things possible. They search for a path forward, and for a remedy to a problem.

They tend to be articulate, adept at influencing others, and at times inspirational.

But they are also pragmatic, and prepared to adjust, compromise, and improvise in order to move policy in the direction they’d like to see it go. They may pursue the perfect, but most of them know they won’t get there, and will have to be satisfied with incremental progress.

Very rarely do we advance in leaps and bounds.

They’re comfortable holding authority and responsibility, and because they recognize that they share these burdens with others, they respect their colleagues.

They try to be civil with them, since they understand the dynamic nature of politics — that you don’t have permanent enemies or allies and that your foe one day may be a comrade the next.

And while they know the value of coming together in

unity and may even strive for it, they understand that it’s rarely achievable. Indeed, they expect criticism, appreciating that it comes with the territory and is one sign of the vitality of the democracy we live in.

Finally, good politicians understand that politics consists of a lot more than running for election. It has to be practiced every day in a democracy. We don’t live in a perfect world, and we can’t attain one. But in the end, politics is about striving to get there — to make the world, or at least this country, better.

The best politicians understand that this requires inclusivity, that all groups in every part of the nation have to be taken into account, that many interests have to be balanced, if the U.S. is going to succeed and be secure.

They retain a fundamental faith in the people of the country. They do not give up on America.

I don’t want to suggest either that I think all politicians possess these qualities,

or that any politician enjoys them all. Yet these characteristics are what mastery of the craft of politics demands, and they come only with time and experience. In my book, any politician who displays them deserves the same respect we’d give any specialist who has acquired the knowledge, skill, and insight demanded by a complicated, demanding, and meaningful profession.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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Chester County Historical Society to host geneaology lecture series

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer For those curious souls who have ever looked into the mirror, seen the faint clues of their ancestry and wished to know more about the origins of who they are, there will be a three-part lecture series coming this May in West Chester that is sure to inspire them to know more.

For three consecutive Saturdays in May, Chester County residents will be encouraged to open the door to the rich history of their ancestors, as well as dig into the archives of the county’s history. The Chester County Historical Society and the Chester County Archives will host “Coming to America,” a series of informative genealogical lectures on May 5, 12 and 19, that will focus on records, research strategies, and historical context of immigration and naturalization, with special focus on German, Pennsylvania Dutch, and Irish ancestors.

On May 5, “Exploring Naturalization and Immigration Records” will take place on May 5; “German Immigrants, Pennsylvania Germans, and their Records” will be held on May 12; and on May 19, “Irish Records and Research Strategies” will round out the lecture series.

The lecture series is being held in collaboration with “Many Nations

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In conjunction with its current exhibit, “Many Nations Chester County,” the Chester County Historical Society is partnering with the Chester County Archives on “Coming to America,” a series of three genealogical lectures that will focus on records, research strategies, and historical context of immigration and naturalization.

Chester County,” the Chester County Historical Society’s exhibit that is celebrating the diversity of the county’s residents – as measured by its connections to six continents and 60 languages. The exhibit began in early February and will extend to Dec. 31.

The three-part series will not connect each attendee’s personal genealogical origins, the way that popular TV programs like “Finding Your Roots” and “Who Do You Think You Are?” do.

Rather, the intention of the series will be to provide those who attend with the helpful tools they need to make their searches more

fruitful and fact-finding.

“For us, geneaology is a way to introduce people to history,” said Kim Bucklaw of the Chester County Archives. “If we can make that connection between textbook history to museum exhibits and an individual’s own history and family’s geneaology, it allows the Archives and the Historical Society to become a part of those opportunities.

Getting people excited about their own history opens doors for people to then learn more about the history of their communities and their country.”

“Exploring Immigration

and Naturalization Records” will navigate those in attendance through immigration and naturalization laws and processes that are helpful to know when finding family records. The lecture will discuss passenger lists and how they changed over the years, and visit websites that can help discover the routes ancestors took on their way to the United States.

The lecture will feature speaker Sydney Cruice Dixon, a professional genealogist, teacher, and president of the Continued on Page 9A

Chester County Archives: The open door to your genealogy Created in 1982, the Chester County Archives was established to preserve and make available the historic records of Chester County.

The archives currently holds over 2,940 volumes and 1,823 cubic feet of original public records of enduring historic and cultural value. Serving over 3,000 researchers a year, the archives is a primary destination for genealogists, property researchers, local historians and academics researching all facets of Chester County history. ?In 1985, the archives expanded to include micrographics and records management sections, but thre are still handwritten and typewritten letters dating back to the last century that detail the pursuits of many to find their ancestry. Although the popularity of online sources like Ancestry. com and 23andme.com may have mainstreamed the geneaological search for individuals and families, finding one’s roots can also be found with a visit to the Chester County Archives.

“Geneaology has always been in style,

so this isn’t just a fad,” said Kim Bucklaw of the Chester County Archives.

“Many of the researchers who visit the Archives are genealogists who look for the records we have.

We have collections of prominent genealogists dating back to the last century, when people were conducting research through writing letters.

“There is a lot of information on the internet these days, and I think that’s the first place that people go to, but it’s our job to inform people that it’s not all on the internet, and they need to complement their searches with visits to their local libraries and archives and historical societies. There is so much information that will probably never be digitized. We’re there to help people, so we want to inspire people to come visit us.”

To research and request records, guides and indexes, visit the Chester County Archives at 601 Westtown Rd #080 (the Government Services Building), West Chester, Pa. 19382, call 610-344-6760, or visit w w w. c h e s c o . o rg / 1 9 2 / Archives-Records.

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Greater Philadelphia Area Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists.

Dixon promotes genealogical education programs in the Philadelphia region and is a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s Genealogical Advisory Group.

She has researched extensively in the U.S. National Archives, and is wellversed in the complexities of immigration and naturalization as they pertain to family history.

“German Immigrants” will focus on the great influx of Germans who immigrated to Pennsylvania in the 1800s. The lecture, taught by author Jim Beidler, will discuss the differences in geography, economic class, religion, and aspirations of the two great waves of German immigrants, review the “basics” of German genealogy and demonstrate the peculiarities of searching for records relating to America’s first large ethnic minority population.

Beidler is the author of “The Family Tree German Genealogy Book, Trace Your German Roots Online,” as well as the writer of “Roots & Branches,” an awardwinning newspaper column on genealogy that is the only syndicated feature on that topic in Pennsylvania. He is also a columnist for German Life magazine and is

editor of Der Kurier, the quarterly journal of the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society.

“Irish Records and Research Strategies,” taught by Chester County genealogist Frank Southcott, will take its direction from the surge of Irish records that have been made available in recent years by the Irish government and the Catholic Church. Those in attendance will learn about the latest record collections, and be introduced to the research methods necessary to expand a family’s Irish family tree in the United States. As a special feature of Southcott’s lecture, he will conduct a case study of one Chester County resident, whose ancestry connects to County Donegal.

Southcott is President of the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History, which conducts the annual British Institute in Salt Lake City, and has researched extensively in Ireland and England. He is a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s Genealogical Advisory Group and has been instrumental in developing and expanding genealogical education programs in the greater Philadelphia area.

“The Irish were the biggest group that naturalized in Chester County, but Germans comprise a large picket of immigrants that settled in the county,” Bucklaw said. “In creating the lecture series, we made

a list of potential topics and looked at these groups’ representation in the county, and what the demands would be to learn more about these respective groups.

“We conducted a genealogy program a few years ago that focused on African-American genealogy, but we also wanted to cover other groups who are in demand.

We have found that we have a lot of people who are now researching Irish and German immigration, so we chose our topics based on that interest.”

All three lectures will be held at the Chester County Historical Society, 225 N. High St., West Chester, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tickets for each program are $20 for CCHS members, $30 for non-members, and $10 for students with valid student ID. Participants can register by calling 610-692-4800 or emailing rsvp@chestercohistorical. org.

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rg a w @ c h e s t e rc o u n t y. com.

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Leos celebrate spring at Avon Grove Charter School The Avon Grove Charter School held an egg hunt for the kindergarten students at the Early Learning Center on March 20, sponsored by the Avon Grove Lions Club. Despite the not-sospring-like weather, the students had fun finding eggs that held small surprises for them. They also got a chance for some face paint and activities with the Easter Bunny.

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Called to serve Deborah Scavello finds her place at Chester County Sheriff’s Office Reflecting back on high school, Deborah Scavello said that neither she nor any of her classmates could have predicted that she would land in the Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).

“I was the really shy girl in high school,” said Scavello, a Deputy Sheriff who is marking her 10th anniversary with the office. Her reticence would sometimes prompt friends to urge her to speak up. “I would just tell them I didn’t have anything to say and if that situation changed, they would hear from me,” she said.

She marvels at how much has changed. Not only has she enjoyed success in a male-dominated profession that isn’t well-suited to introverts, she has excelled in multiple facets of the job.

Scavello is a veteran member of the Chester County Honor Guard, a ceremonial detail that requires dexterity and precision. The Honor Guard performs an ambassadorial function for the CCSO at a variety of events, such as award ceremonies and memorial services.

“I really enjoy being part of it,” she said.

Although she always feels privileged to pay tribute

to other officers, Scavello acknowledged one downside: a struggle to maintain her composure. “Even though I’ve participated in many ceremonies, the bagpipes get me every time,” she said.

Chief Deputy Jason Suydam said he remembered that when Scavello first joined the Honor Guard, she was nervous about learning the rifle and drill manual.

“Now, she is a seasoned member of the Honor Guard who helps train new members,” Suydam said. “We are very proud of Deputy Scavello, and she does an excellent job representing the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.”

Last year, Scavello earned a third-place finish in the Top Gun women’s competition at the 2017 conference of the Deputy Sheriffs of Pennsylvania, the first time she ever competed. The experience was stressful but also fun, she said. “I would most likely do it again,” she said, noting that it provided practice on a variety of targets and helped her assess reactions to real-life situations on the job.

Scavello credits her late grandfather, who worked for 29 years as a state trooper at

Deputy Sheriff Deborah Scavello during a training exercise.

the Avondale barracks, with inspiring her to pursue law enforcement in general. “I feel blessed to have followed in his footsteps,” she said, expressing regret that he never got to see her on the job.

Still undecided about her future in college, Scavello had a conversation with her grandfather, who noted that not all law-enforcement jobs require a 24/7 commitment.

He then suggested that she consider the Sheriff’s Office as an option, an idea that stuck with her through her 2005 graduation from West Chester University, where she got a criminal-justice degree with a minor in sociology. She then attended the Montgomery County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy, completing that program in late 2007.

In hindsight, Scavello said her family background also gave her training that would serve her well in the Sheriff’s Office. As one of six girls in the middle of 12 siblings, Scavello said she learned the value of teamwork -- and more. “When you have six brothers, you better be able to defend yourself,” she joked.

Making herself heard was also a recurring challenge and helped her develop the ability to choose as well as time her comments wisely.

“There was always a lot of competition, and sometimes it was difficult to get a word in,” she said.

But much of the rivalry was fun. “We always had our own entertainment,” she said.

“No matter what the sport, we had enough people to form our own team.”

When Scavello joined the Sheriff ’s Office in March 2008, her relatives turned out

Longwood Gardens has scheduled six nights of fireworks and fountains this summer.

Fireworks tickets go on sale April 9 The spectacular Fireworks & Fountains shows return to Longwood Gardens this summer, and tickets go on sale April 9 at 9 a.m. The schedule of themed evenings is: Sounds of Summer Saturday, May 26 at 9:15 p.m.

Celebrate summer’s arrival with iconic anthems from The Beach Boys, The Go-Gos, Justin Timberlake and more.

Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue Sunday, July 1 at 9:15 p.m.

A stirring salute to America featuring hits from Tom Petty, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and more musical legends.

Monet’s Garden Saturday, July 21 at 9:15 p.m.

Visit the artist’s graceful Giverny landscape amid the

sounds of the classics from Debussy, Dukas, Ravel, and other celebrated French composers.

Happy Birthday, Leonard Bernstein Saturday, Aug. 11 at 9:15 p.m.

Celebrate Bernstein’s 100th birthday with selections from some of his most famous works, including “West Side Story,” “On the Town,” and “Candide.”

Be Our Guest Saturday, Sept. 1 at 8:15 p.m.

Themes from your favorite animated movie classics, including “Aladdin,” “The Lion King,” “The Little Mermaid” and more.

Solid Gold ‘70s Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8:15 p.m.

Take a bell-bottomed step back in time to the disco decade featuring iconic

music from the Bee Gees, Kool and the Gang, Donna Summer, and more.

Visitors can bring their own seating to set up on the lawn beginning at noon on performance days. Tickets are $42 for ages 19 and older ($38 for members, and $34 for Gardens Preferred/ Gardens Premium), $22 for ages 18 and younger ($20 for members, $18 for Gardens Preferred/Gardens Premium).

Reserved seating tickets allow admission without waiting in line. Chairs are provided. Tickets are $50 for all ages ($45 for members, $40 for Gardens Preferred/ Gardens Premium).

Fireworks & Fountains tickets provide all-day admission to the Gardens.

Special tickets are required.

For more information, visit www.longwoodgardens.org.

Scavello assists a student from the Chester County Family Academy during the annual ‘Shop with the Sheriff’ holiday event.

in force to support her. “My family dominated one side of the courtroom,” she said of her swearing-in ceremony.

At the Sheriff ’s Office, Scavello said she relished the same kind of collegial atmosphere she experienced during childhood. A couple of years ago, she began working in the transport unit, which means that she escorts defendants to and from Chester County Prison as well as jails outside the region. An outdoors enthusiast, Scavello said she prefers responsibilities that don’t keep her in one place.

The interaction with defendants is seldom dull, she said, explaining that those who initially view her gender as an opportunity to misbehave quickly reconsider. Although she has a “game face,” she said she rarely needs to use it.

Her colleagues as well as inmates who know her will

often caution others “not to mess with her,” she said.

Scavello, who earned certification as a child carseat technician, worked for eight years in one CCSO program that assisted new parents with installing car seats safely. She is also one of the CCSO field training officers, which means that she helps to train new deputies during their orientation.

Scavello said she wished that more women would realize that the Sheriff ’s Office is not a male bastion.

These days, when she’s not ensuring that criminals remain shackled, Scavello enjoys walking and kayaking.

But it’s another hobby that represents the icing on the cake when it comes to pleasing her co-workers: baking.

According to her co-workers, it didn’t take Scavello long to solidify

her reputation as the office’s off icial birthday-cake conveyer, standing that took her craft to the next level when Deputy Chris D’Antonio asked her to create a wedding cake. D’Antonio said the decision to seek Scavello’s expertise was easy because both he and his fiancée, Jaclyn, had sampled so many of Scavello’s delectable desserts.

“I’d never done one [a wedding cake] before, so I was pretty nervous, but I love baking,” Scavello said.

The result: a three-tier masterpiece that reinforced Scavello’s penchant for giving her all to whatever she pursues. D’Antonio said he and his wife still get compliments about the cake.

“She’s an amazing baker,” D’Antonio said, adding that Scavello refused to let them even pay for the ingredients.

“That’s the kind of person she is.”

Patent model collection is traveling to China Hagley Museum and Library has announced that it is partnering with Tsinghua University in Beijing to mount an exhibition in China in 2018.

This unique exhibition, featuring dozens of the museum’s 19th-century patent models, will travel to four cities in China.

“Spirit of Invention: Nineteenth-Century U.S. Patent Models from the Hagley Museum and Library” is an exhibition of American patent models that showcases stories of invention and chronicles the development of the U.S. patent and intellectual property system in the 1800s. The exhibition of patent models in China is expected to engage a projected audience of more than a million visitors.

“This exhibition and partnership between Hagley and Tsinghua University provides

a unique opportunity to celebrate a shared interest in the importance of a robust intellectual property system,” said Delaware’s U.S. Senator Chris Coons. “Hagley is using this one-of-a-kind exhibition to encourage a constructive dialogue between the U.S. and China on the role of intellectual property in a modern economy.”

Throughout the late 19th century, inventors submitted patent applications – and scale models of their ideas – to the Patent Office for review. These fascinating creations embody the genius that fueled a golden age of American innovation in the 1800s.

Today, the Hagley Museum and Library is home to the largest private collection of these patent models in the world.

“Each patent model tells a story of ingenuity, invention, and the

entrepreneurial spirit,” said David Cole, executive director of Hagley.

Patent models were often wrought by expert craftspeople with the goal of impressing Patent Office examiners. “These custom-crafted, one-ofa-kind patent models represented solutions to practical problems and were viewed as compelling works of art by the public in the nineteenth century.”

“Spirit of Invention” is comprised of 60 U.S. patent models, dating from 1836 to 1890. The models represent a broad spectrum of industries, consumer interests, and inventors. Hagley and Tsinghua University will complement this presentation of patent models with opening receptions, academic symposia, and promotional campaigns connected to each exhibition venue.

For more information, visit www.hagley.org.

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MELVILLE WELLS

JAMES C. MILLER

JUANITA BARE LAM

Melville “Jay” Wells, 72, of Landenberg, died on March 16.

A Delaware native raised in Wilmington, Jay resided the past 11 years in Landenberg, and previously resided in Newark. A retired electrician, Jay was a member of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 313. He was an avid train enthusiast and active member of the Tri-State Hi-Railers Model Railroad Club. His train layouts have been featured in train enthusiast publications and he could often be found at the York Train Collectors Association (TCA) train events. Jay also enjoyed the challenges of skeet and trap shooting, and was a member of the Southern Chester County Sportsman’s & Farmer’s Association and Atglen Sportsmen’s Club, Inc. He will be remembered for his kind acts of service, which included being a Christiana Care volunteer and supporting children at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Jay was loved throughout the community by his many circles of close friends and he will be deeply missed.

Jay was preceded in death by first wife, Cynthia (Melvin) Wells, who died in 1998; second wife, Gabriele (Eckler) Wells, who died in 2014; brother William Wells and sister Joanne (Wells) Wendler.

He is survived by stepson Kenneth Eckler and stepdaughter Christy Eckler Black and husband Andrew; six grandchildren; nephews Albert Jr., Donald, Kenneth and Christopher Wendler; and a host of longtime friends.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. April 14 at Willowdale Chapel–Kennett Campus (675 Unionville Road, Kennett Square). Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read’s Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720; or Faithful Friends Animal Society, 12 Germay Drive, Wilmington, DE 19804. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

James Carol Miller (“Jay Bird”), 85, of Lincoln University, passed away peacefully at home, with family at his side, on March 26.

Born in Ashe County, N.C., he was the son of the late Roey Austin and Effie Miller. An honest, strong and honorable manm he lived every day by these mottoes: “With will power, the sky is the limit,” “If it is to be, it is up to me,” “Good Better and Best Never Let Them Rest,” and “Do it.” James was a crane operator at Lukens Steel and retired after more than 30 years. He served as a three-striped Corporal in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, and was an avid car enthusiast, owning over 90 cars in his lifetime. He was very artistic and creative and loved to write.

He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Patricia Miller Rios; and grandson, John Steven Miller, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Hazel Wiles Miller; sons Michael J. Miller, David A. Miller, John S. Miller, Jeffrey J. Miller, and Joseph C. Miller; daughter Pamela A. Blakeslee; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service in Ashe County, N.C., alongside his loving parents, will be held on a later date. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

Juanita Bare Lam, 96, of Chatham, passed away on March 25 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Lee Willard Lam, who passed away in 2001. Born in West Jefferson, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Cardie Darnell Bare. Juanita enjoyed knitting, cooking, canning and yard sales.

She was preceded in death by a son, David Lee Lam; one daughter, Lennett Madonna; and 13 brothers and sisters, Inez, Anes, Gentry, Frances, Lloyd, Cecil, Delbert, Sanford, Betty, Irene, Algean, Josephine and Pauline.

She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Miriam Lam of Quarryville; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral was held March 30. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

DANNY ALLEN WHISMAN Danny Allen Whisman, Jr., 37, of Rising Sun, Md., passed away Tuesday, March 27 at home.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Carla Janice Loggins Gehr of Rising Sun, Md. and the late Danny A. Whisman, Sr. Danny was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the SEALs. Danny was a fan of the New Orleans Saints. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his mother; one daughter, McKenzey Rae Whisman of Colora, Md.; three brothers, James Norris, Joseph Norris and Shawn Whisman (Tina) all of Rising Sun, Md.; six nephews and five nieces.

He was preceded in death by his father; paternal, John Whisman and Anna Ward; and maternal grandparents, Carl and Margie Loggins.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 2 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford.

Interment with full military honors was in the New Bridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Colora, Md. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.

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

DOMINIC J. MANCINO Dominic J. Mancino, 90, of Lincoln University, passed away on Wednesday, March 28 at Regal Heights Healthcare in Hockessin, Del. He was the husband of Sonia Bresciani Mancino, who passed away in 2011, and with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in Kennett Square, he was the son of the late Giovanni Mancino and Angelina Fazio Mancino.

He was a stone mason for Mobac in Kennett Square, retiring in 1988 after over 30 years of service.

Dominic was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Kennett Square.

He enjoyed gardening, watching sports on TV, stone masonry, trips to Italy and being with his family and friends.

He is survived by one son, Richard Mancino and his wife Patricia of Kennett Square; one daughter, Liliana Altman and her husband Thomas of Lincoln University; three brothers, John Mancino of Embreeville, Albert Mancino and his wife Jeanie of Wilmington, Del., and Sebastian Mancino of Kennett Square; two sisters, Florence Morales and her husband Joseph of Wilmington, Del. and Mary Crossan of Avondale; six grandchildren, Erica, Joseph, Monica, Tommy, Nicky and Gina and two great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Jr. and Arlo.

He was predeceased by one brother, James Mancino.

A visitation with family and friends will take place on Wednesday, April 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, in Kennett Square. A funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 212 Meredith Street, in Kennett Square. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in West Chester.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106.

To view an online tribute or to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com.

April 12 Organization program On April 12 at 7 p.m., Carol Bernard, former manager of the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, will present “Organize Your Life,” a program on “rightsizing” a home. Hosted

by Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church as part of its Vision 2020

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April 29 Handbell benefit concert Avondale Presbyterian Church in Avondale will host the Wilmington Handbell Ensemble on April 29 at 3 p.m. A donation will benefit hur ricane relief efforts.

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April 5 Martin Guitars lecture Dick Boak, the C.F. Martin guitar company’s recently retired historian, archivist and public persona for more than 41 years, will talk about his work with the landmark guitar maker on April 5 at 7 p.m.

After authoring five books and managing Martin’s museum, Boak settled into the vast organization of The Martin Archives. The program is free, sponsored by the Hadley Fund, and will be held at Kennett Friends Meeting (125 W. Sickle St., Kennett Square).

April 7 Trafficking victims and the law Delaware County Deputy District Attorney Michael Galantino will speak at the monthly meeting of ACE (Advocating, Collaborating, Educating) Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance of Oxford on April 7 at 9:30 a.m. Galantino will present “The Human Trafficking Victim and the Law.” The meeting is at the Oxford Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford). Refreshments will be served at 9 a.m., followed by the one-hour presentation. Call 610-9320337 for more information.

April 8 Cat adoption fundraiser The “Catstravaganza” fundraising event will be held April 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Kennett Area Senior Center. The event benefits the Treetops Kitty Cafe cat adoption program in Kennett Square.

Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $20.

Details are available online, or email treetopskittycafe@ gmail.com or call

610-925-2908.

April 8 Record Collectors show The Continental Inn (2285 Lincoln Highway East, Route 30, next to Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster) will host the Keystone Record Collectors Music Expo on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dealers will be selling and buying records, CDs, DVDs and other music collectibles. Admission and parking are free. Visit www.recordcollectors.org, or call 610-932-7852.

April 8 Benefit fashion show Lola’s Boutique will host its first annual fashion show, “Spring into Summer,” on April 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Vista Ridge, located at Ware Presbyterian Village (1162 Kensington Lane, Oxford). The show will highlight many designers to raise funds and awareness for two local nonprofits., the Oxford Women’s Club and Ware Presbyterian Village Auxiliary. The event previews the newest collections from Brighton, Liverpool, and Plume and Thread. Local models of all ages will take to the catwalk, wearing collections of formal, casual, cruise and some business wear.

Show highlights include an appearance by Mrs. Pennsylvania, Valerie Ross, door prizes, giveaways, raffles and more. Light fare and refreshments will be served. Guests will take home a swag bag. Tickets are $25, cash or checks only at Lola’s Boutique during regular business hours, Tuesday through Saturday.

For more information, call 610-467-0774.

April 12 to 15 ‘Dreamgirls’ Lincoln University’s spring musical production “Dreamgirls” will be staged at 7 p.m. on April 12 to 14, with a 2 p.m. matinee on April 15. “Dreamgirls” is performed by a 48-member ensemble of students and community members, with a live band. Tickets are free, and reservations are required. To reserve tickets, call 484-365-7555. Lincoln University is at 1570 Baltimore Pike in Lincoln University.

April 14 The Rogues The Friends Folk Club will present the Celtic band, The Rogues, on April 14 at 8 p.m. The concert will be at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church (116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford).

The band, formed in 1994, has produced 10 albums and two DVDs. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items, which will be donated to the local area food cupboards.

Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door (children 12 and younger are free). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be sold. For more information, call 610-8698076 or visi therogues.com.

April 14 History program R. Scott Steele, an author and historian, will be presenting the history of West Grove to the public on April 14 at 6 p.m. at West Grove Presbyterian Church (139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove). He is the author of West Grove; A Pictorial History Centennial Edition, Champions In Every Sense of the Word, and

This History of WGFC A Century of Protection.

The books all celebrate the history of West Grove and the Avon Grove area. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.

April 20 Charlie Zahm concert The Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Church (1188 Valley Rd., Quarryville) will host a concert by Celtic vocalist Charlie Zahm on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. He will be joined by harpist Kendrah Tozzo, a member of the Brandywine Harp Orchestra, and bagpiper Thompson McConnell, a member of the Ulster Scottish Pipe Band.

Refreshments will be served at intermission.

Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $8 for ages 12 and younger. Call 610-593-6989 for more information.

April 26 Lighthouse Youth Center’s spring banquet On April 26, the Lightouhouse Youth Center will have the annual spring celebration banquet at Bethany Christian School.

The banquet starts at 6:30 p.m., and includes a steak dinner and a program with youth testimonies, updates on the year’s activities, and plans for the future. To make the free reservations, contact the Lighthouse at 610-467-6000 or email tonya@oxfordlighthouse. org.

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

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

Through April 8 ‘Phyrrhic Victories’ at Bookplace Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford) hosts a solo show by Joshua Schaefer, “Phyrrhic Victories,” through April 8.

The gallery and book shop is open Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Visit www.bookplaceoxford. com.

Through April 21 Francis Di Fronzo solo show Somerville Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) will host a solo exhibition of paintings by Francis Di Fronzo through April 21. A reception with the artist will be held April 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m, including an Artist Talk at 6:30 p.m. Di Fronzo has received national attention as a featured artist in the popular television series “Better Call Saul” and his distinctive paintings that provide an uncomfortable mix of nostalgia and lamentation of the postindustrial American landscape. Call 302652-0271 or visit www. somervillemanning.com.

April 6 to 28 Group show at Station Gallery The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) hosts new paintings and drawings by Rosemary Castiglioni, Jim Gears and Richard Chandler Hoff

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from April 6 to 28. There will be an artists’ reception on April 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net.

April 13 to 15 Artists Circle Annual Show St. Luke Lutheran Church (203 N. Valley Forge Rd., Devon) will host The Artists Circle Annual Art Show on April 13 from 5 to 9 p.m., April 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and April 15 from noon to 4 p.m. Hundreds of framed artworks by regional artists will be for sale, along with unframed originals and signed prints.

The Artists Circle is a group of women artists from the suburban Philadelphia region who meet regularly to paint together, critique each other’s work, support each other’s endeavors and mount two annual shows. They include Judy Antonelli, Cheryl DeckerSauder, Pam McKee, Lin Webber, Wendy Scheirer, Connie Worth and others.

Visit www.theartistscircle. net for more information.

April 18 to May 2 ‘Impressions’

by Jacalyn Beam Barbara Moore Fine Art Gallery (1609 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford) hosts “Impressions,” a show of local landscapes and places by painter Jacalyn Beam, from April 18 to May 2.

There will be a discussion with the artist on April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 484778-5174 or visit www. barbaramoorefineart.com.

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West Chester University and Delaware County Community College sign new agreement to benefit students West Chester University and Delaware County Community College signed an on-site degree completion agreement that will enable associate degree graduates of the College to earn a West Chester University Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a minor in Business Law without ever having to leave the Marple Campus of Delaware County Community College.

The agreement offers students convenience of location, ample free parking, and on-site admissions and academic advising from University representatives.

West Chester University faculty will teach the courses at the College, and the courses will be open to all University students, but with preference given to Business Management majors who graduated with an associate degree in

Business Administration from the College.

Qualified students can early select the University’s most popular courses and will have access to events and facilities at the main campuses of both higher education institutions.

“This agreement paves the way for our graduates to have even greater access to a baccalaureate degree from the college’s number one transfer institution,” said Dr. L. Joy Gates Black, president of Delaware County Community College. “It also enables students who find it difficult to get to West Chester the opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degree in a location close to home, the College’s Marple Campus.”

“West Chester University is excited to partner with Delaware County Community College in order to

provide students with a seamless path to continue their education,” said Dr. Christopher Fiorentino, president of West Chester University. “As a community of educators committed to ensuring access to a quality educational experience, West Chester University is particularly proud of this collaboration given that the inaugural academic program is business management, which has been designated a high priority occupation by the Department of Labor and Industry for both Chester and Delaware Counties.”

Delaware County Community College graduates with Associate in Art, Associate in Science, or Associate in Fine Arts degrees are eligible. Students may take University courses online and/or at the College’s main campus in Marple Township. The

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Delaware County Community College president Dr. L. Joy Gates Black and West Chester University president Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino sign the new West Chester University Bachelor of Science in Business Management degreecompletion program agreement.

courses will be offered in a “cohort-like model” that will encourage small groups of students to progress through their coursework together.

Studies have shown that cohort and cohort-like study arrangements benefit students by encouraging academic camaraderie and accountability.

Upon successful completion of this 60-credit program, students will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, with a minor in Business Law. More degree programs may be added at a later date.

Delaware County Community College

serves more than 23,000 credit and non-credit students online and at eight locations in Delaware and Chester Counties.

Enrolling over 17,000 students, West Chester University is the largest member of the 14-institution Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Mary Pat’s Provisions set to open at Market at Liberty Place Mary Pat’s Provisions, offering essential eats for casual dine-in or take-out options, will open at The Market at Liberty Place on Tuesday, April 10.

Customers can look forward to Mary Pat’s Provisions opening early at 6 a.m. with baked goods, farm fresh egg sandwiches, light breakfast options, cold brewed nitro coffee on draft, locally roasted hot coffees, kombucha,

fresh blended juices, smoothies, house made vitamin waters, iced teas and lemonades, and much more.

Throughout the morning and early evening they will provide several options for easy grab-ngo salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages of your choice.

“I’m very excited to be opening up shop in The Market at Liberty Place,” said owner and operator

Timothy Courtney. “I spent much of the last year researching locations throughout Chester County, but more and more I kept coming back to Kennett Square. Each time I came here it felt more like home. I am so grateful to be opening my first business in such a great community.”

Courtney, a resident of Downingtown, brings over twenty years of restaurant

experience and has spent most of his career as a fine dining executive chef serving new American farm-to-table fare.

Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, Mary Pat’s will also be available for hosting meetings for breakfast or lunch for all parties large or small. For more information visit www. marypats.com or call 484-280-8297.

Mary Pat’s Provisions is one of eight merchants located in The Market at Liberty Place in Kennett Square. Located at 148 West State Street in downtown Kennett, The Market at Liberty Place is an upscale farmers market and community gathering place with a mix of freshly prepared foods, grocery items, wine, beer, and much more. In addition to Mary Pat’s Provisions, The

Market at Liberty Place is home to Buddy’s Burgers, State St Pizza & Grill, Kaboburritos, Mezze, Dylan’s Desserts, and Paradocx Vineyard. Rump Roasters is set to open in the middle of June 2018. For more information on The Market, please visit www. themarketatlibertyplace. com. The Market is also available on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

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MARY ANNETTE CARDEN QUINN

M. ROSALINE T. HOLLOWAY

KATHARINE “KITTY” N. MULLIN

Mary Annette Carden Quinn, 89, of Oxford, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018.

She was the wife of the late Cornelius J. “Neil” Quinn with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.

Born in Carbondale, Pa. she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian Carden.

Mary resided at Ware Village, in Oxford since 2008, first with Neil in an independent living villa, and after Neil’s passing in 2011 in personal care until 2013, and for the last 5 years in skilled nursing. After growing up in Scranton, Pa. and attending Marywood University, Mary moved to New York City where she met Neil. She lived in Floral Park on Long Island most of her life, raising three sons: Michael, Brian, and Paul. Beyond being a homemaker, she appeared in several television commercials in connection with Neil’s role as a Madison Avenue advertising account executive, was a member of the Friends of the Floral Park Public Library, wrote poetry, and with Neil, developed an antiques business (Mary Carden Quinn Antiques). Mary and Neil exhibited early American primitive country antiques at shows in Pennsylvania, New York, and throughout New England from the mid-1980s until their last show in Rhinebeck, N.Y. in 2007. While a resident at Ware, Mary made many friends, and was known to other residents and staff for her kind and gentle demeanor.

She is survived by a sister, Sally Erway of Selbyville, Del., and two sons, Brian A. Quinn and his partner, Martha May of Lubbock, TX, and Paul C. Quinn and his wife, Laurie Yarzab of Landenberg.

Services are private.

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

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

M. Rosaline T. Holloway (Sudol), age 87 of Kennett Square, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 29.

She was born in Weirton, West Virginia, the daughter of the late John Sudol and the late Julia (Puzzuole) Miller. Rose grew up in Steubenville, Ohio, and spent her later years in Philadelphia and Kennett Square.

Rose was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square.

She enjoyed painting, cooking, crafting and was an excellent seamstress.

She earned her Law Enforcement degree when she was in her 40s. She most enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved the Senior Center and traveling to Germany.

Rose is survived by her nine children, Susan, Karen Simons (Tom), Valerie Peck (Rob), James, John, Tom (Debra), Mary, Michael (Susanne), and Fitzgerald, 13 grandchildren and 8 great grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her sister Jean Price and former husband James Holloway.

There will be a life celebration on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kennett VFW Post 5467 at 704 W. Baltimore Pike, in Kennett Square.

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

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

Katharine “Kitty” N. Mullin, 94, of Oxford, passed away on Thursday, March 29, at the Jennersville Hospital.

She was the wife of Ralph “Jiggs” A. Mullin, who passed away in 2004, and with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.

Born in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Aloysius O’Neill and the late Anna T. Grace O.Neill.

She was a retired branch manager at American Bank.

Kitty was a member of Assumption BVM Church in West Grove. She enjoyed being with her family and friends, especially baby sitting her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Michael S. Mullin of Bowie, Md. and Samuel “Bo” A. Mullin and his wife Joy of Lincoln University, Pa; nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by one daughter, Sharon A. Neel; one brother, John O’Neill; six sisters, Jen Dunn, Peg Barwell, Helen Frederick, Marguerite DiNorsia, Marion Tilley and Grace Campbell; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild A visit with her family and friends is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4 at Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road, West Grove. The funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82, in Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

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

MARY ELIZABETH BROWN Mary Elizabeth Brown, age 98, of Rising Sun, Md. passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 29. Born on July 24, 1919 in Nottingham, Mary was the daughter of the late Lewis Job and Edna Elizabeth (Reisler) Brown.

Mary worked for the Oxford Gas Company from 1942 to 1952 before she became a Secretary for Avon where she worked from 1952 until her retirement in 1981. She was an active member of “Greenstone” Presbyterian Church in Nottingham.

Mary loved gardening, cooking and caring for her extended family of many friends, nieces and nephews who will all miss her dearly.

Mary is survived by Scott Brown and his wife Stephanie, their sons Austin and Tyler Brown, Gary Brown and his children Taylore and Coltin Brown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Howard Reisler Brown, and nephews, Bruce and Richard Brown.

In keeping with Betty’s wishes, services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Nottingham Presbyterian Church and sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., PO Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911. To send online condolences, please visit www.rtfoard.com.

JOSE R. TAMARGO Jose R. Tamargo, age 78, of Kennett Square, passed away on March 28 at Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community in West Grove.

At his request, no service will be held.

Jose was born November 7, 1939, in Ciego de Avila, Cuba, to Jesus and Irene Tamargo.

As a result of the Cuban Revolution, he came to the United States in 1964. Despite having to learn a new language, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Saint Joseph’s University.

Jose went on to have a successful career with Merck, Bristol-Myers and Unilever, and put his two sons through college. He enjoyed swimming, watching classic movies, morning coffee and oldfashioned donuts.

Jose is survived and will be deeply missed by his wife of 54 years, Vivian Tamargo; his children Rafael Tamargo and his wife Alicia Tamargo, Hector Tamargo and his fiancée Denise Verdieck; his beloved grandchildren, Elizabeth and Gregory Tamargo, his sister Maria Alvarez and husband Pedro Alvarez; and his niece and nephew, Maria Lichorobiec and Pedro Alvarez, Jr..

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

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

HELEN A. REED Helen A. Reed, 92, of Kennett Square, passed away on Wednesday, March 28 at Crosslands. She was the loving wife of the late Leon Reed.

Born in Eddystone, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John Abramchuk and the late Dora Yuschak Abramchuk. A 1942 graduate of Eddystone High School and the class salutatorian, she was a member of the National Honor Society and recipient of the American Legion Auxiliary Award (Grade 9) and played field hockey and basketball.

She was the secretary for the superintendent of the Ridley School District, and prior to that she was school secretary for the Eddystone School District. She was the founding president of the Delaware County Association of Educational Secretaries and a lifetime member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees Delaware County.

Helen was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Advent in Kennett Square and very active in the church’s Sunday School. She was on the Board of Directors of the Chester YWCA, and a member of the Pickwick Club. A member of the Four Seasons Garden Club of Kennett Square, she was a District 1 Director GCEP, served on the board of directors of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania, and on the Arboretum School of the Barnes Foundation, in Merion, Pa. She was a Penn State Master Gardener (Chester County), and a Master Composter (Chester County). She was also a member of the Kennett Area Senior Centerimplemented Flower Show in 1989, and chairman of Junior Gardeners of Four Seasons Garden Club in 1977.

She is survived by one sister, Ann Platt of Folsom, Pa; nephews, James Platt and Dennis Platt; nieces, Nancy Radonosdky and Susan Bauman; great nephews, Matthew Platt, great great nephews, Vanster Platt, Spencer Brown, Justin and James Bauman and many cousins.

She was predeceased by a stepson, David L. Reed; two brothers, John and Andrew Abramchuk; and two sisters, Mary and Natalia Abramchuk.

Friends are invited to visit with her family and friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, April 5, at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 401 N. Union Street, Kennett Square. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 689, West Chester, PA 19381.

To view the online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com.

ROBERT “R.C.” C. SMITH Robert “R.C.” C. Smith, 30, of Oxford, passed away on Wednesday, March 28.

Born in Essex, Md., he was the son of Jerry L. Sadler of Conowingo, Md. and Edith “Kathy” Smith Eller of Oxford, and the stepson of John L. Eller, Jr. He enjoyed fishing, playing the slots and being with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Daniel Smith of Wilmington, Del.; one sister, Shannon Smith of Baltimore, Md.; one stepbrother, John L. Eller, IV of Oxford, and his fiancé Amber Horn of Nottingham.

A visitation with his family and friends will take place on Wednesday, April 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, 200 Rose Hill Road, West Grove. His Funeral service will follow at 8 p.m.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Edith “Kathy” Eller, 518 Wacousta Court, Oxford, Pa. 19363.

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

FRANCES CLOUD TAYLOR Frances Cloud Taylor, 96, of Kennett Square, died on March 23 at Crosslands retirement community.

Born in 1921 in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of Willard and Mabel Keenan Cloud and grew up on her parents’ dairy farm, Sunstone Farm, in Kennett Township. She graduated from Westtown School in 1941 and Beacom Business College. In 1942 she worked in Washington, D.C., for the National Service Board for Religious Objectors. While there, she started corresponding with a young Quaker man serving distantly as a Conscientious Objector, who later became her husband. When her father became ill, she moved home and helped her mother run the farm after he died in 1944. In 1945 she married Thomas B. Taylor, and they shared almost 63 years of marriage until he died in 2008. Frances was a resident of Kennett Township during most of her life, settling on her parents’ farm across the road from where she grew up after she was married. She was a legal secretary in Kennett for 20 years. A birthright Quaker, Frances was an active member of Kennett Friends Meeting during most of her adulthood. She played the piano most of her life and especially loved to play by ear and compose. Her greatest passion was researching local history of the Underground Railroad and was probably the first local resident to recognize the importance that Kennett Square played. For 35 years, she and her husband spoke and showed slides to many groups of children and adults about local Underground Railroad stations and their “conductors”, often leading trips to the sites. She wrote two books on her findings: “The Trackless Trail” and “The Trackless Trail Leads On,” both illustrated by her husband.

She is survived by her son, Willard Taylor (Nancy) of East Fallowfield; daughter, Katharine Taylor (Paul Gamble) of West Chester; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. April 15 in the William Penn Room at Crosslands (1660 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square). Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to Kennett Friends Meeting, P.O. Box 122, Kennett Square, PA 19348; or to Kennett Underground Railroad Center, P.O. Box 202, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

Barrar to host paper shredding and drug take-back event on April 21 Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) is hosting a free paper shredding and drug take-back event on Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at his district office, 1 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford. The office is located at the intersection of Route 202 and Naamans Creek Road.

“Between many people finishing their taxes and beginning their spring cleaning, I encourage residents to gather sensitive financial documents that they no longer need so those items can be disposed of safely,” Barrar said. “Because of the industrial shredder, everyone can be confident that their information will be protected from misuse.”

Residents of the 160th District will be able to shred up to three packing boxes of materials using the on-site industrial paper shredder.

The boxes will be returned to residents. Only paper, not cardboard, will be accepted.

Staples and paper clips need not be removed.

Also, prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and medicines can be dropped off for safe disposal by the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office. By law, needles and epi-pens will not be accepted.

Refreshments will be served. The event is free and will be held rain or shine.

For more information, please call Barrar’s district office at 610-358-5925.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN) Please take notice that the Impact Fee Advisory Committee of Insert Municipal Name shall hold a public hearing in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code Act of 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247, as amended (53 P.A. 10101 est seq.). The purpose of the hearing shall be to gather public comment concerning the proposed Capital Improvements Plan for the implementation of impact fees for transportation improvements. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, the 18th of April, 2018 at approximately 5:00 p.m. at the Penn Township Building, Finnen Community Room, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390. Please take further notice that copies of the proposed Capital Improvements Plan shall be available for public inspection at least ten working days prior to the public hearing and may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge no greater than the cost thereof from the Penn Township Secretary, Caitlin A. Ianni, at the municipal building. If you are a person that requires accommodations to participate, please contact the Penn Township office at 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390, 610-869-8690.

The public is invited to attend and to offer comments. Respectfully submitted, IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF PENN TOWNSHIP Curtis A. Mason, Committee Chairperson 4p-4-2t

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Elk Township Board of Supervisors will hold their Annual Township Clean-up Day on Saturday, April 21,

2018. The Board will meet at 9:00 A.M. at the Township Building located at 952 Chesterville Road, Lewisville, PA 19351. Supplies such as trash bags and gloves will be provided. Elk Township residents that are of the age ten and older are invited to participate.

For further information, please call 610-255-0634.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-176 Writ of Execution No. 2017-03976 DEBT $254,110.41 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the Township of East Nottingham, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Subdivision Plan of Heritage Valley made by Crossan-Raimato, Professional Land Surveyors, New London, Pennsylvania, dated November 15, 1988 and last revised April 5, 1989 and files in Chester County as Plan # 9273-85 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of East Ruddy Duck Circle and a corner of Lot No. 16 as shown on said Plan; thence extending along East Ruddy Duck Circle, south 83 degrees 57 seconds east, 60.08 feet to a point of curve; thence continuing along same on a line curving to the right having a radius of 175 feet, the distance of 266.62 feet to a point; thence south 04 degrees 16 minutes 32 seconds west 40.79 feet to a point a corner of Lot No. 18; thence leaving East Ruddy Duck Circle on a line of Lot No. 18, south 85 degrees

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43 minutes 28 seconds east, 237.308 feet to a point in line of Lot No. 15; thence extending partially along a line of Lot No. 15 and Lot No. 16, north 06 degrees 59 minutes 03 seconds east, 218.68 feet to a point on the southerly side of East Ruddy Duck Circle, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING Lot No. 17 on said Plan.

BEING Chester County UPI 69-3-29.17 BLR# 69-3-29-17 TITLE to said premises vested in Derick M. Adams, Jr. by Deed from Ramon Silva and Emily Brackin, now known as Emily Silva, husband and wife, dated 7/13/2010 and recorded 8/13/2010 in Book 7972 Page 883 PLAINTIFF: Midwest Loan Services, Inc. VS DEFENDANT: DERICK M. ADAMS, JR. SALE ADDRESS: 138 East Ruddy Duck Circle, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, P.C., 610328-2887 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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the

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SALE NO. 18-4-183 Writ of Execution No. 2016-03344 DEBT $78,908.10 PROPERTY situate in Township of Franklin TAX Parcel #72-04L-0001 IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling.

PLAINTIFF: PNC Bank, National Association, Successor in Interest to National City Real Estate Services, LLC, Successor by Merger to National City Mortgage, Inc., formerly known as National City Mortgage Co. VS DEFENDANT: CRAIG L. JACOBS SALE ADDRESS: 206 Fox Run Lane, Lincoln University, PA 19352 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 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 2PM.

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CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-189 Writ of Execution No. 2017-10031 DEBT $20,268.00 PROPERTY situate in the Franklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 72-5-61.29

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Keystone Paving 610-347-0580 National Association VS DEFENDANT: NANCY G. ODREN and MARK H. ODREN SALE ADDRESS: 104 Thompson Circle, Landenberg, PA 19350-1519 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will

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Continued from Page 7B 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

a radius of 20.00 feet, the arc distance of 30.01 feet to a point of tangent on the southeasterly side of Wrigley Boulevard; thence extending along same north 17 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds east 38.35 feet to a corner of Lot 29 on said Plan; thence extending along Lot 29 south 72 degrees 52 minutes 54 seconds east 105.00 feet to a point in line of aforementioned Parcel 1A; thence extending along same south 17 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds west 100.00 feet to the first mentioned point of beginning.

BEING Lot 30, on said Plan BEING Parcel Number 46-2-223

SALE NO. 18-4-192 Writ of Execution No. 2016-10674 DEBT $419,644.52 ALL THAT CERTAIN parcel of real property situate in Elk Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, according to a survey made by George E. Regester, Jr., & Sons, Inc., Registered Surveyors, dated February 28, 1973 last revised April 16, 1975 as taken from our Plan C-341 and being Lot # 23 on said plan.

BEGINNING at a point on the southerly line of Rocky Glen Road, 50 feet wide said point marking the northwesterly corner of this about to be described tract and also marking a corner of other land of Raymond L. Cashel, of which this was a part, said point of beginning being the following 2 courses and distances to wit: from a point set at the northeasterly corner of Lot # 4, owned

by Frazavet Jones, and said courses and distances being on the southerly line of said Rocky Glen Road, 50 feet wide; (1) by a curve line curving to the left having a radius of 200 feet an arc length of 127.93 feet to a point; (2) north 78 degrees 22 minutes 02 seconds east 77.19 feet to said beginning point; thence leaving said point of beginning and by said southerly line of said Rocky Road the following 2 courses and distances to wit: (1) north 78 degrees 22 minutes 02 seconds east 112.88 feet to a point; (2) by a line curving to the left having a radius of 357.36 feet an arc length of 39.01 feet to a point set for a northeasterly corner of this and a northwesterly corner of Lot # 22, on said Plan; thence leaving said line in said road and by said Lot # 22, south 21 degrees 20 minutes 08 seconds east 540.33 feet to a point set for a corner of this and a corner of Lot #22 and said point being set in line of other lands of Raymond L. Cashel, of which this was a part; thence by said other lands of Chasel, the following 2 remaining courses and distances to wit: (1) north 77 degrees 20 minutes 08 seconds west 180.93 feet to a point; (2) north 21 degrees 20 minutes 08 seconds west 462.65 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

CONTAINING 1,724 acres of land be the same more or less.

BLR# 46-2-223 TITLE to said premises vested in Trevor Timm and Donna Marie Timm, husband and wife by Deed from NVR, Inc., dated 8/30/2007 and recorded 9/25/2007 in Book 7272 Page 1595 PLAINTIFF: Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) VS DEFENDANT: TREVOR TIMM and DONNA MARIE TIMM SALE ADDRESS: 456 Wrigley Boulevard, Cochranville, PA 19330 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, ESQ., 610328-2887 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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-195 Writ of Execution No. 2017-10340 DEBT $196,766.14

BEING UPI # 70-4-15.29 PL AINTIFF: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, D/B/A Christiana Trust, not individually but as Trustee for Hilldale Trust VS DEFENDANT: ELICIA C. GESNER a/k/a ELICIA C. BOLLENBACH and JEFFREY E. BOLLENBACH SALE ADDRESS: 113 Rocky Glen Road, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: JILL M. FEIN, ESQ., 215-579-7700 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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-194 Writ of Execution No. 2016-10994 DEBT $357,762.06 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the Township of Londonderry, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of New Daleville made by Lake, Roeder, Hillard and Associates, Land Surveyors, dated January 26, 2004, last revised December 16, 2004 and recorded in Chester County Recorder of Deeds Office as Plan No. 17287 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the northeasterly side of Nighthawk Lane, a corner of Parcel 1A on said Plan; thence extending along Nighthawk Lane north 72 degrees 52 minutes 54 seconds west 2.89 feet to a point of curve on the northeasterly side of Robinson Street; thence extending along same on the arc of a circle curving to the left, having radius of 122.00 feet, the arc distance of 95.79 feet to a point of reverse curve; thence extending along same on the arc of a circle curving to the right, having

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Township of West Fallowfield, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, described as follows: BEGINNING at a stone in the Public Road, a corner of the Old Pleasant Grove Schoolhouse lot, land now or late of Thomas Baker; thence by the same north 38 degrees 45 minutes west, 10.62 perches to a corner of lands now or late of Rachel and Eliza McMinn; thence extending along same north 56 degrees east, 20.15 feet to a point in line of lands now or late of George Jebb, of which this was a part, being a corner of McMinn’s Lot; thence by land now or late of George Jebb, south 39 degrees 45 minutes east, 19.94 perches to a stone in the middle of the aforesaid public road; thence along the middle of said road, by land of George Jebb south 78 degrees 45 minutes west, 22.96 perches to the point and place of beginning.

TAX Parcel # 44-07-0008 BEING known as: 5 King Road, Cochranville, Pa 19330 BEING the same premises in which Hazel McLimans Finn, by her attorneyin-fact Hazel M. Rhodes, by Deed dated 04/28/1993, recorded 05/05/1993 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in Chester County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in Deed Book 3548, Page 1940 and at Instrument No. 031380, granted and conveyed unto Dennis L. Laub Sr., and Judy L. Laub, husband and wife.

PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-RF2 VS DEFENDANT: DENNIS L. LAUB, SR. and JUDY L. LAUB SALE ADDRESS: 5 King Road, Cochranville, PA 19330 PLAINTIFF 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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in inter-

est 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-198 Writ of Execution No. 2017-01543 DEBT $56,691.49 PROPERTY situate in the Franklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 72-5-34.1 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., s/b/m to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. VS DEFENDANT: RUDY D. ARNOLD SALE ADDRESS: 1833 New London Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-200 Writ of Execution No. 2017-05196 DEBT $157,303.63 PROPERT Y situate in the Lower Oxford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 56-9-10 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo USA Holdings, Inc. Successor by Merger to Wells Fargo Financial Pennsylvania, Inc VS DEFENDANT: JON F. ANDERSON and GLORIA J. ANDERSON SALE ADDRESS: 282 Reedville Road, Oxford, PA 19363-2504 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-234 Writ of Execution No. 2017-05629 DEBT $412,635.31 PROPERTY situate in the Franklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 72-2-2.2 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series Arsi 2006-M3 VS DEFENDANT: ARTHUR W. PAVIGLIANITI and KAREN L. PAVIGLIANITI SALE ADDRESS: 613 South Guernsey Road, West Grove, PA 19390-9600

DEBT $237,945.61 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-236 Writ of Execution No. 2016-05319 DEBT $325,176.94 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in East Nottingham Township Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Darlington Hunt-Phase 1, drawn by Lake, Roeder, Hillard and Beers, dated 4/15/97, said plan recorded in Chester County as Plan No. 13892, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the title line in the bed of Oxford Road (SR 3018) (proposed width 50 feet), said point being a corner of Lot No. 5 on said Plan; thence extending from said point of beginning along the title line in the bed of Oxford Road the two following courses and distances: (1) northeastwardly along the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius 6,000.00 feet the arc distance of 6.61 feet to a point of tangent, and (2) north 79 degrees 28 minutes 36 seconds east 157.28 feet to a point, a corner of lands now or late of Lloyd E. and Susan M. Sheltron; thence extending partly along said lands and partly along lands now or late of William Leach, south 07 degrees 52 minutes 42 seconds east and crossing the southerly side of Oxford Road, and crossing a drainage field, 330.02 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 1 on said Plan; thence extending along Lot No. 1, south 79 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds west 148.66 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 5 on said Plan; thence extending along same, north 10 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds west, and recrossing the southerly side of Oxford Road, 329.67 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING Lot No. 6 as shown on the above-mentioned Plan.

THE improvements thereon being known as 518 Oxford Road, East Nottingham, Pennsylvania – 19352.

BEING the same premises which Donna Cannizzaro, by Deed dated July 3, 2006 and recorded July 12, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 6895, Page 1466, granted and conveyed unto Donna Cannizzaro and Peter P. Jones BEING known as: 518 Oxford Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, tract of land, parcel, piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in East Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point marking with the intersection of the title line in the bed of Media Road L.R. 13(62), with the extended northeasterly side of Sherwood Drive 50 feet wide as shown on said Plan; thence extending from said beginning point, along the northeasterly side of Sherwood Drive, north 50 degrees 12 minutes 0 seconds west, 175 feet to a point; thence extending north 39 degrees 47 minutes 56 seconds east, 315.78 feet to a point; thence extending south 57 degrees 18 minutes 23 seconds east, 100.11 feet to a P.K. nail in the title line in the bed of Media Road; thence extending along the same, south 40 degrees 25 minutes 52 seconds west, 336.08 feet to the first mentioned point and the place of beginning CONTAINING 1.327 acres of land, be the same more or less.

BEING Lot No. 1 as shown on said Plan.

BEING Parcel #69-9-11 BEING the same premises which Manufactures and Traders Trust Company, Trustee for Securitization Series 19991, Agreement dated 3-4-99, by Deed dated 10/8/03 and recorded 12/29/03 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, in Deed Book 6022, Page 749, and Instrument #10357189, granted and conveyed unto James R. Dollinger, individual, in fee.

PL AINTIFF: U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Specialty Underwriting and Residential Finance Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-BC4 VS DEFENDANT: JAMES R. DOLINGER SALE ADDRESS: 101 West Sherwood Drive aka 101 Sherwood Drive, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC, 610-278-6800

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-273 Writ of Execution No. 2017-10127 DEBT $188,480.44

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. s/b/m to World Savings Bank, FSB VS DEFENDANT: DONNA CANNIZZARO and PETER P. JONES and THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-244 Writ of Execution No. 2016-02457

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: ARCHER A. OWENS and MARTHA D. OWENS SALE ADDRESS: 705 Arbor Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348-2592 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-229 Writ of Execution No. 2017-09050 DEBT $103,571.98

SALE ADDRESS: 778 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390

BLR# 3-4-160

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

IMPROVEMENT: residential property.

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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

BLR# 62-4-784

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land situate in Township of New London, Chester County, Pennsylvania

PARCEL No.: 69-3-59.6

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS, KIRN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 215942-2090

PROPERTY situate in the Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

PROPERTY situate in the Kennett Square Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania

SALE ADDRESS: 518 Oxford Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352

No. 2017-07624 DEBT $274,162.77

PLAINTIFF: Santander Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: CHARLES E. THOMPSON, III

TAX Parcel No.: 71-02-0014.02C PLAINTIFF: KeyBank, N.A. successor by merger to First Niagara Bank VS DEFENDANT: TERI L. RIGBY

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: UDREN LAW OFFICES, P.C., 856-669-5400 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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE ADDRESS: 424 South Union Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348-3335

SALE NO. 18-4-262 Writ of Execution No. 2013-08243 DEBT $168,677.30

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000

PROPERTY situate in the Kennett Square Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania

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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

BLR# 3-4-137

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-281 Writ of Execution

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Newlands Asset Holding Trust VS DEFENDANT: YVONNE B. MURREY SALE ADDRESS: 413 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348-3227 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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

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Local News January 2018 Point-in-Time Count finds lower number of people experiencing homelessness in Chester County Report findings to be presented on April 5 to Chester County’s Decade to Doorways network of homeless service providers; public is invited A report compiled by the Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) and the Decade to Doorways partnership has found that 555 people were identified as experiencing homelessness in Chester County in the early hours of January 25, 2018.

This represents a decrease from the past three years. A summary of the findings were reported at the Chester County Commissioners’ Sunshine Meeting last week, and full details of the report will be presented at the County’s Decade to Doorways Partnership meeting on Thursday, April 5th at the Chester County

Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester.

The Point-in-Time Count is a national effort mandated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness. This includes individuals and families who are residing in emergency shelters and transitional living facilities, as well as unsheltered individuals on the street or in places not meant for sleeping.

Within Chester County, the Point-in-Time Count is one component of understanding homelessness, and

part of the proactive strategy in Decade to Doorways: The Community’s Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in Chester County. The County has participated in the Pointin-Time Count for more than ten years.

Of the 555 individuals experiencing homelessness on the evening of January 25, 2018, 542 men, women, and children were housed in emergency or transitional shelters. Of the 542 that were housed 213 were veterans. The street count found 13 individuals who were unsheltered (sleeping in cars, tents or places not meant for human habitation). A majority of these

individuals were found in West Chester.

Chester County’s 2018 Point-in-Time Count shows a decrease in those experiencing homelessness for three consecutive years.

In 2016, 682 individuals were counted, and in 2017 the number was 570.

Lauren Campbell, Decade to Doorways Administrator, said, “The decline in numbers this year can be attributed to several different factors. These include an increase in resources like Rapid Re-Housing, more programs that focus on keeping people housed once they exit homelessness, and an emphasis

on assuring that the most scarce resources like permanent supportive housing or vouchers go to those that are the most vulnerable, so that they don’t end up homeless again.

“The collaboration of our homeless service providers is also very significant,” added Campbell.

“We have a great group of agencies that tirelessly work together to house our neighbors in need.”

The Decade to Doorways Partnership Meeting, which will include a detailed presentation on the Chester County Pointin-Time Count and the new Decade to Doorways Operational Plan, will

be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2018 in the cafeteria of the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road in West Chester.

The public is encouraged to attend.

For additional information on Chester County’s 2018 Point-in-Time Count, the Decade to Doorways Partnership and homelessness in Chester County contact Gene Suski, Community Services Manager for the Chester County Department of Community Development at 610-344-6900 or go to the Decade to Doorways website at www.decadetodoorways.org.

County Health Department issues advisory after mumps outbreak The Chester County Health Department (CCHD) is issuing a public health announcement regarding a mumps outbreak linked to attendees of a social dance event – Baile Mejicano, or Mexican Dance – that took place at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Del., on Feb. 10. CCHD is now seeing the illness spread within Chester County.

Chester County’s Health Department director Jeanne Casner said, “Anyone exposed to mumps should contact their healthcare provider to determine whether they have contracted the illness and to assess if they and their fam-

ily or close contacts need to receive vaccination against mumps.”

Mumps is an acute viral infection spread through saliva or mucus from the nose, mouth and throat of an infected person. It is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread by kissing, sharing items such as cups or eating utensils, or touching objects or surfaces with unwashed hands that are then touched by others.

Mumps usually causes swelling of the glands under the ears or jaw, and other symptoms include fever, headache, and muscle aches. Symptoms usually appear 16 to 18 days after

infection, but this period can range from 12 to 25 days after infection. It is possible that some people who have contracted mumps may not show any symptoms. The mumps virus can affect any person of any age.

The best way to prevent mumps is to get the mumps vaccine. Persons exposed to mumps should check their immunization status, monitor for symptoms, and call their healthcare provider if they develop symptoms of mumps. Persons known or suspected to have mumps should stay away from child care, school or work until five days after the onset of swollen salivary glands, as there is no specific treat-

ment for mumps.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends children get two doses of the mumps/measles/rubella (MMR) vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, and the second dose at four to six years

of age. Teens and adults who did not get the recommended MMR vaccines should be vaccinated so they are up to date. During outbreaks, CDC also recommends that those at highest risk due to exposure to people with mumps receive a third dose of MMR.

The MMR vaccine is available at doctor’s offices, health care centers and immunization providers.

The Chester County Health Department Clinic can offer vaccine to those who meet eligibility requirements at no charge. Call 610-3446252 for more information.

The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Dance and Awards Program

Legals Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 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, May 21st, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-4-290 Writ of Execution No. 2017-10303

DEBT $29,727.41 PROPERTY situate in East Nottingham Township TAX Parcel #Tax ID/UPI Parcel No. 69-07-0001/69-7-1 IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling.

PLAINTIFF: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association VS DEFENDANT: ANTOINETTE M. COLP and EVERETT R. COLP

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 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 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-28-3t

Andrea and Melissa Pacella, staff of SILO accepting the Organization of the Year Award.

Larry Drennen and Chris Drennen of Oxford Feed and Lumber with Citizen of the Year David Ogino and OACC President Eric Maholmes.

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Angie Thompson Lobb and Frank Lobb of Cameron’s Ace Hardware.

The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual dinner dance and awards program on March 3 at the Union Fire Company Memorial Hall. Each year, an individual and a business or organization are recognized for their outstanding involvement in and support of community activities.

SILO was named Organization of the Year.

SILO began seven years ago with a small group of dedicated volunteers who wanted to connect to others in Oxford. Presenter Oxford Library Company’s Executive Director Carey Bresler read her nomination. “At the library, I see firsthand how they work with individuals to improve their lives. They truly live up to their name Serving, Inspiring, Loving Others.”

Bruce Mowday, Jr and Allie King on the dance floor.

SILO staff members Andrea and Melissa Pacella accepted the award. Also joining in the celebration were several founding members and volunteers of SILO. Larry and Chris Drennen of Oxford Feed and Lumber nominated their employee, David Ogino as Citizen of the Year. “Dave is a committed citizen who works tirelessly for the benefit and advancement of the community. He chairs the Downtown Oxford Car Show, is a member of the OMI Promotions committee, volunteers for SILO, is on the leadership team for the Connective Festival and is on the Borough’s Planning/ Zoning committee.” Dave’s roots run deep in Oxford, having been born and raised here. His wife Stephanie and parents were in the audience. On accepting his

award, Dave said, “Many in this room serve on the same committees as I do and put in countless hours of volunteering also. I am honored to be part of this community. I LOVE this town.”

Both SILO and David received standing ovations from the crowd of 150 attendees. Citations from State Senator Andy Dinniman, State Representative John Lawrence and County Commissioner Michelle Kichline were presented to SILO and Dave.

The awards are not announced prior to the event and each year, the committee works with employers, families and friends to ensure the recipients are surprised. The evening continued with dinner and dancing.

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