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Board hears complaints about construction delays in development By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Several residents of the Lamborn Hunt development in London Grove Township voiced their concerns at the London Grove Board of Supervisors meeting on April 1, saying that Keystone Custom Homes, the development’s builder, has left an entire punch list of unfinished projects in Lamborn Hunt that threaten the aesthetic of the neighborhood and the safety of its residents. Speaking on behalf of his neighbors, Lamborn Hunt resident Tony Taglione filled the supervisors in on the myriad of problems that have arisen as a result of Keystone’s tardiness, which include downed trees that have not yet been removed, flooded sidewalks, storm drains that do not meet regulation standards, and the fact that some of the retention ponds in the development do not properly collect water during heavy rains. “It’s a safety hazard,” Taglione said. “What happens if some kid, not just from our neighborhood but from any neighborhood, comes in there and drowns? It’s been like this for over a year now, and nothing’s really been done.” Taglione, who has lived with his family in Lamborn Hunt for three years, expressed a “lack of trust” to the supervisors that Keystone would, in fact, make the necessary repairs and
upgrades that they have told residents. In a later e-mail to the Chester County Press, Taglione also shared that Keystone deceived Lamborn Hunt residents about plans for a central area near Mary Ann Court. “We were told it would be a grass area that the children could play on, and in actuality it is an ugly basin/pond with large sewer openings that decreases the appeal/value of all the homes around it,” Taglione wrote. Taglione echoed the sentiments earlier expressed by his wife, Megan, who told the supervisors on March 4 of additional setbacks in the development, including screws protruding from plywood on a storm drain, and sidewalks throughout the development that are not handicap accessible at intersections and crossings. She was joined at the meeting by other residents, who complained about the lack of back fill along a sidewalk near a sediment trap and wet pond, and that there still remains a rusted car and unused farm equipment that have not been removed from the woods behind the development. On its website, Keystone is ranked Central Pennsylvania’s leading home builder, has been named “America’s Best Builder” an unprecedented 3 times and was recently recognized as one of the Top 100 Continued on Page 3A
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Sarah Vible and Rosebud were paired together by Canine Partners for Life last year.
Canine Partners for Life: 25 years of changing lives By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Newark, Del. resident Sarah Vible was diagnosed with epilepsy during her sophomore year at the University of Delaware. Her family reached out to Canine Partners for Life and she was paired with Rosebud, a friendly four-legged companion that alerts her when she is about to have a seizure. Mike Stracka, also a Newark resident, relies on his dog, Annabelle, for many tasks that he can’t do on his own. In Georgia, a service dog named Rollo helps Danielle, a high school senior, walk on her own further than she has in years, and warns her of impending cataplexy episodes. Derrick, who lives in Illinois, relies on Patrick to alert him when he is about to
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suffer from a seizure. Hannah, who has Muscular Dystophy, relies on Saffron to help her get around the West Chester University campus as she works to complete her degree. For people like Sarah and Mike and Danielle and Derrick and Hannah, the dogs are more than constant companions. They are heroes. Sometimes, they save lives. They always make lives better. Vible was caught in a vicious cycle after she was diagnosed
with epilepsy last year. One of the triggers for seizures is stress. The more seizures she had, the more stress she felt. The more stress she felt, the more seizures she had. “I tried to take medicine to control the seizures,” Vible explained. “The medicine helps, but it doesn’t do everything.” Her family learned about Canine Partners for Life and how the Cochranville, Pa. organization trains dogs to alert Continued on Page 4A
Setting the record straight at U-CF By Uncle Irvin
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The crowd at the 73rd Annual Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point cheers on their favorites in the Open Timber race. At the wire it was Joshua G. with Eric Poretz up (right), followed closely by Don’t Tell Sailor ridden by Martin Rohan (center) and Leffingwell Lion ridden by Annie Yeager (left) finished third.
Families and racing enthusiasts enjoy Easter at Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point By Nancy Johnson Correspondent © 2007 The Chester County Press
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A glorious Easter Sunday set the scene for the 73rd running of the Brandywine Hills Pointto-Point in Pocopson. The races hold the distinction of being the oldest point-to-point in
the Delaware Valley and, in the minds of many, the most family-oriented of all the area races. Known for the children’s activities, this year’s event included an Easter egg hunt and bunny ears were evident all around the beautiful grounds of Brandywine
Valley Association’s (BVA) Myrick Center. Once again, proceeds from the races benefited the BVA in their efforts to protect the picturesque and productive Brandywine Creek through conservation and education programs. Continued on Page 10A
There is no evidence that the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District teachers make the district “premier” as stated by teachers’ union president Scott Broomall. The overwhelming reason the district is premier is solely due to the demographics of the district and the parental support its students receive. There seems to be a change in the posture of the U-CF School Board regarding teachers’ compensation, including the mandated contribution the district makes to the health plan and particularly the pension plan. The state-mandated increases in annual contributions to the Pennsylvania teacher pension plan has caused all school districts to cough up 5 percent to 10 percent in annual increases—totaling millions of dollars—and has resulted in rising property taxes. The U-CF School Board’s new stance with regard to humongous increases in teacher compensation is too long coming. The so-called “premier” U-CF teachers are seeking a contract with about 5 percent increases in compensation for the next three years, not counting these millions of dollars the district is paying into the teachers’ pensions. That’s a 15 percent raise! (In the U-CF district even janitors are entitled to a pension.) The teachers’ demands are totally “off the wall” and the school board is right for warning taxpayers of the unconscionable union demands. All U-CF taxpayers should insist that the school board not agree to anywhere near the 5 percent annual demands. Taxpayers and public school parents should not be concerned about union teachers working without a contract in the 2015-16 school year. The teachers cannot strike due to state law that would jeopardize their pay. Taxpayers in the U-CF district have been “blackmailed” long enough. Tell the union “no,” “nyet” to any increase until the pension problem is fixed by the state legislature and the new governor.
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Local News Fifty vendors expected at Chadds Ford Historical Society on April 18
Annual barn market antiques fair finds a new home By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
she slowly became the selfdescribed victim of her own success. Over the course of the severIn addition to the hundreds al years that Lisa Vonderstuck of customers that would flock of Brandywine View Antiques to her location on Baltimore in Chadds Ford hosted her Pike and poke through an annual barn market event, entire parking lot of treasured
antiques offered by several vendors – not to mention the three floors of fun in her own building – there were more than a dozen vendors who showcased their treasures as well. In time, the annual event became one of the most well-
attended antique fairs of its kind in Chester County, and parking and vendor spaces began to come at a premium. At the same time, Kendall Reynolds, president of the Chadds Ford Historical Society, and Nadia Barakat, the Society’s executive director, were looking for another event to dot the Society’s social calendar. Eventually, three minds all landed on the same strategic page, and for the first time, what had become a log jam of popularity and profitability will this year have a new home. The First Annual Massive Barn Market Antiques Fair will be held at the Chadds Ford Historical Society on April 18, from 9 a.m to 5 p.m., rain or shine, directly outside the Society’s visitors’ center in the grove area. There will be 50 wellestablished antique vendors on hand, who will offer unique collectibles, vintage items and antique goods. In addition, a wide variety of food trucks will be on hand to serve gourmet specialties. “This year, we want to bring in a lot of amazing vendors that I have known over the years that I have seen at other other markets,” Vonderstuck said. “They often are just known for their pop-up shops, so this new space allows us to
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Lisa Vonderstuck of Brandywine View Antiques in Chadds Ford, left, has collaborated with Nadia Barakat, the executive director of the Chadds Ford Historical Society, right, as well as with Society president Kendall Reynolds, on the First Annual Massive Barn Market, which will be held at the Society on April 18.
increase that number from a little more than a dozen to as many as fifty.” Barakat said that expanding the market to a new location was not only a collaboration that will ultimately broaden opportunities for both vendors and customers, but one that adds an antique fair to an already eclectic blend of events the Society holds throughout the year. “We knew that this was a beautiful setting here at the Society,” Barakat said. “We also did not have any event of its kind, a huge mass market with quality vendors. I think the clientele here is looking for quality items, and these are unique and special items. This is a good fit. A relationship seemed so natural.” “I am selling history as a whole, because every object I have is telling a story,” Vonderstuck said. “This whole market is essentially a dream that I’ve had for years that’s getting o the next level, and then growing. I look for-
ward to being here years down the road, and seeing these same people growing with this market, and making another event here in Chadds Ford.” “These are incredibly talented vendors. I look at antique dealers as artists, and it takes a village to make something like this happen, and for me to be a part of a village as a whole is incredible.” Admission to the Massive Barn Market is free, and the rope cutting to the event will begin at 9 a.m. The Historical Society will also be open on the day of the event for demonstrations and purchases. The Chadds Ford Historical Society is located at the Barn Visitors Center, 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, Pa. 19317. For more information, visit www. chaddsfordhistory.org , or www.brandywineview.com . To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com .
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Builders in the nation. Locally, Keystone is the builder for the Ballymeade development in Oxford, Fox Chase in Avon Grove and Sadsbury Park in Coatesville. Township manager Steve Brown said at the meeting that he has asked representatives from Keystone for a progress schedule on these projects. Representatives assured Brown that these issues will be resolved beginning in mid-April, when weather and ground conditions permit. After discussion, the board agreed that the township would send Keystone a default notice, giving them 90 days to finish the improvements in the development. If the work is not complete after 90 days, the township has the right to take the financial security for the improvements and complete them. On April 4, township engineer Ron Ragan, and
POLICE BLOTTER WALMART PARKING LOT CRASH Pennsylvania State Police Avondale charged a 79-yearold West Grove man with careless driving after he struck a car and the entrance area of the Walmart store in East Marlborough Township on March 17. Police say K-GJan Pillai was driving a 2011 Lexus and trying to park in the Walmart lot when he overshot the space, drove over the divider between rows and struck a 2011 Toyota Tacoma being driven by Yasmeen Ali Khan, 66, of West Chester. Pillai reversed and struck the front of the Walmart store, damaging several cinderblocks and destroying a trash can near the entrance. Pillai was taken to Jennersville Regional Hospital for treatment of a minor injury. The car was towed from the scene. Pillai and his two passengers were wearing seatbelts. Police said Ali Khan, who was also wearing a seatbelt, suffered a moderate injury. DUI Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Rebecca Anne Baillie, of Oxford, for
supervisors Dave Connors and Robert Hittinger, met with Lamborn Hunt residents to inspect the issues in question. In other business, the board approved by a vote of 4-1 to place the two water monitors the township recently purchased from the Stroud Water Research Center, in a stream located in the vicinity of a mushroom composting business in the township, where the monitors were originally intended to be placed. The board also approved a payment of $29,974 toward the second phase of improvements to Goddard Park. Township treasurer Natasha Nau announced that the township earned $610,000 in revenues in March, which included $83,000 collected through Earned Income Tax revenue. Nau announced she was leaving her position on April 8, and will be replaced by Jacqui Guenther on April 9. Dawn Maciejczyk was introduced as the new township secretary. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail DUI after a traffic stop on March 25 on Route 1. She was charged with DUI and drug possession. Anne W. Kamau, 23, of Upper Darby, was arrested for DUI by Pennsylvania State Police on March 26 after a traffic stop on Route 1 at 2:01 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police Avondale charged Dianna Elizabeth Johnson, 19, of Nottingham, for driving under the influence of a controlled substance after a traffic stop on March 9 on West Christine Road at Lee’s Bridge Road. Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Scott Douglas Riale, 51, of Landenberg, for DUI after a traffic stop on Route 1 on
Gene Turns, longtime East Nottingham supervisor, passes away Gene Turns, a supervisor for East Nottingham Township, passed away on April 1. He was 76 years old. Turns was the son of the late Florence Turns and the husband of Brenda Marie Lewis Turns. He was well-known in the Oxford area for his many community activities. In addition to serving as a supervisor for East Nottingham Township, he was a district leader for Boy Scouts of America and a vice president of Oxford Little League. He loved sports, gardening and his daily chats with his daughter, Cathy. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children:
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At the London Grove Board of Supervisors meeting on April 1, residents of the Lamborn Hunt development in West Grove expressed their disapproval in the development’s builder for not completing several projects, which include poorly designed drainage systems and the lack of tree and debris removal.
March 24. Mireya Rodriguez, 34, of West Grove, was arrested for DUI on March 1 at 3:45 a.m. after being stopped by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale at Railroad Street and Oakland Avenue in West Grove. New Garden Township Police arrested Raymundo Martinez-Ramirez, 31, of Avondale, for DUI after a traffic stop on March 23 at 1:15 a.m. at Pine and Reese Streets. He was released pending an appearance at District Court. New Garden Township Police arrested Mario Castaneda-Rivera, 26, of Wilmington, Del., for DUI after a traffic stop on March
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people who are about to suffer a seizure. At first, Vible wasn’t sure that she wanted to have an alert dog with her all the time. “It makes my invisible disability very visible,” Vible explained. “I wasn’t sure about that.” Any doubts vanished when she met Rosebud for the first time. The dog was able to begin alerting Sarah when she was about to have a seizure. Sarah also quickly bonded with her canine companion. Stories like Sarah’s are common at Canine Partners for Life. 2015 marks the organization’s 25th anniversary, and during that time the CPL staff has trained more than 600 canines to partner with people from around the United States who suffer from a wide range of physical, neurological, and cognitive disabilities, including muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, cerebral palsy, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, spinal cord injuries, strokes, seizure disorders, arthritis, spina bifida, Parkinson’s Disease and more. Canine Partners for Life is a leader in the assistance dog industry, and has placed dogs in homes in 46 states. “Canine Partners for Life was founded right here in my home,” Darlene Sullivan explained during an interview in March. Sullivan’s own service dog is nearby. In another room in the house, a litter of three-weekold golden retrievers are eagerly waiting for her attention. When Sullivan founded Canine Partners for Life in 1989, the service dog industry was still in its infancy. Back then, Sullivan said, service dogs were primarily used to assist people in wheelchairs. There
were long waiting lists for the few programs that were out there. “When we started, it was a smaller industry that did not share a lot of ideas,” Sullivan explained. “We continue to find better ways to train. The equipment has improved significantly, so the dogs can do much more now.” Sullivan remembers getting a call from a woman with multiple sclerosis who had benefited from the help of an assistance dog. She wanted to know if a canine could also help her daughter, who suffered epileptic seizures. Sullivan didn’t know at that time whether Canine Partners for Life could train a dog to provide alerts for seizures, but after some training the organization paired a dog, Misty, with the woman. Once they were together, Misty detected the third seizure and never missed another one, signaling their arrival by crawling on the woman’s lap and refusing to leave. “We were then flooded with applications for alert dogs,” Sullivan explained. Dogs have proven themselves capable of detecting a variety of ailments, offering new hope to thousands of families. A woman from the Boston area reached out to Canine Partners for Life asking whether an alert dog might help her. She suffered from a cardiac condition that would make her pass out. Sullivan remembers the woman saying, “I can’t go anywhere or do anything because I don’t know when it will happen.” Canine Partners for Life trained a dog, and after it was paired with the woman it detected the very first episode. The dog remained by her side until retirement. “One thing that I’ve learned over 25 years is that you have to be flexible, to be willing to lis-
Some of the CPL dogs at a training trip at the Exton Mall.
ten to the needs and learn about the needs that are out there,” Sullivan explained. “The disabilities that we serve are all over the map. We have people coming from all over the country. When you have a disability, the unknowns cause you to turn inward and limit your possibilities. It’s really exciting to see people’s lives turn around.” Canine Partners for Life started with Sullivan and one dog, Solla, from the Delaware SPCA. Soon, they were joined by a volunteer and the first two donors. Sullivan would meet with each potential recipient herself. Now, there is a team of trainers and staff members, but back then she was handling a lot of the training by herself. Training the dogs has always been a cornerstone of the mission and, according to Sullivan, they need to have certain qualities to succeed—confidence, creativity, and flexibility are at the top of the list. There is a big difference between training a family pet and training a service dog. Canine Partners for Life has developed a comprehensive training program for the dogs that takes two years to complete. Alert dogs and service dogs must have very specific characteristics in order to be successful. A person might be
relying on a service dog to assist in an emergency—perhaps even a life-and-death situation. The service dogs are trained to be Courtesy photos (3) gentle, consistent, and focused Abigail and Wisdom are a home companion team. on their partner. Not all dogs are suitable to be service dogs, of course. Some canines may be utilized as home companions for people who need them. The CPL staff begins the process of evaluating the dogs when they are six weeks old. CPL has a network of families who will raise the dogs for the first year of their life. Evaluations of the puppies take place throughout the training process. “At any given point in time,” Sullivan explained, “there are 60 puppies in the first year of Teddie and Krsytal Greco live in Northeast, Md. and Caitlin Case training.” and Forest live in Strasburg) Sue Reyes, a resident of Oxford, is one of the people who Canine Partners for Life also make decisions about who the raises the puppies during their established a unique program dogs are eventually placed with. first year. where puppies are trained “By the time they leave us, “It’s a 24/7 job,” Reyes said. by prisoners at eight prisons they are exposed to hundreds “It is fun, but it can also be throughout Pennsylvania and of people and many different challenging.” Maryland for that all-important situations,” Sullivan explained. Reyes said that she read and first year of their lives. “We’re trying to find the right heard about the work of Canine “The foundation is so criti- path for each dog.” Partners for Life for several cal,” Sullivan said, explaining Once a dog is immersed in the years before she explored the that this training in the first training program, the next step possibility of raising a puppy year allows the CPL trainers to is to find the perfect placement. on her own. Like so many of focus on more advanced skills There is an application prothe other volunteers, she was that they will need in the second cess for people who want the inspired by the work of the dogs, year. assistance of a CPL dog. After and wanted to help. She is now The dogs are taught how to working with the dogs for two on her seventh puppy that she handle a variety of chores, years, the trainers know the has raised. from simple things like pick- dogs well. The other half of the “I knew that I could help fill ing up dropped objects to more equation is getting to know the these puppies with love,” she advanced tasks like opening applicants. CPL officials meet said. “What’s really rewarding is doors, operating lights and with each one. What kind of perwhen you get to talk to a recipi- elevator buttons. They can son is he? What is her lifestyle? ent. They are so grateful for take purchases and wallets to Over the course of 25 years, CPL getting their lives back.” a cashier in a store. The dogs officials have become proficient Reyes has a grandson, Jacob can learn how to assist a person at matching up a person with the Yoder, who also helps train with dressing and undressing. right dog. It starts with makthe puppies. The Penn’s Grove They can retrieve a wheelchair ing sure that the dog matches School student even takes the or provide balance or momen- the person’s physical needs. A dog to school with him occa- tum to their person. They can person who stands six-feet-four sionally so that the dog can provide stability on stairs or and needs a service dog that can get accustomed to a different rough terrain. They can even provide support for balance will environment. assist bed-dependent individu- need a larger dog. “I get asked frequently when als to move around, preventing Beyond the physical match, the dog is coming,” Yoder bedsores. there must be a personality explained, adding that other stuBy the time the two-year match as well. dents learn that they can’t play training program is completed, “Each dog has an individual with or touch the dog when it’s the CPL staff knows each dog personality, just like each person undergoing the training. very well. This will help them has an individual personality,”
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Sullivan explained. “When you partner with a dog, it’s a commitment. They are with you wherever you go.” Vible said that she and Rosebud are a perfect match because they are both smaller and have big personalities with lots of energy. “Canine Partners for Life did a great job of matching me with the perfect dog,” she said. “I have a really good match with her. They take the time to put the right dog with the right person.” The relationship between a recipient and a dog must be a lasting one, too. Most of the dogs will serve between eight to ten years. Before a dog is placed with a recipient, they go through a three-week training program together so that they can form a bond and the dogs can be taught how to do tasks that are specific to the person’s needs. For example, a dog might be taught how to retrieve the phone for the partner. This might seem like a simple task, but it’s important, too: In one instance a woman with a CPL dog had a bad fall and was unable to get herself up. Her
husband was at work and she was alone in the house. The dog was able to retrieve the phone so that she could get the help she needed. Sullivan said that the organization is always receiving emails or telephone calls from people who’ve seen their lives change because of their canine companions—they hear from people who’ve finally been able to set aside the cane, or from parents who call crying because their ten-year-old child just slept through the night for the first time. Stracka suffered a serious injury after a bad fall in 1988, and has been in a wheelchair ever since. It was about eight years after his fall that he was paired with Harmony, his first CPL dog, and it made a big difference in his life as the canine was able to assist him with various chores, including reaching for things that he can’t reach. Annabelle, a yellow Labrador, is his second CPL dog. “She is an awesome dog,” Stracka said. “You can get this dog to do anything. You can just see the character in her. She’s a funny, little character.” Stracka can communicate
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with Annabelle through verbal commands or hand signals. When he holds his fist to his chest, for example, that means she should sit. At other times, all he needs to do is give Anabelle a look and she will instinctively know how to respond. “A lot of times, she just knows what I want,” he explained. “I’ve trained her to meet my needs.” Annabelle is Stracka’s constant companion. When he finishes with a shower, he might tell Annabelle to go let someone else in the house know that he needs some assistance. At other times, he might write someone a note, put it in a bottle, and tell the canine who to take the note to. Stracka and Annabelle do demonstrations in schools and community events. He likes the idea of informing others about the importance of what the CPL dogs can do. Canine Partners for Life is always a partner to their clients and to the dogs. If something unexpected happens, trainers will be sent across the country to provide assistance to some-
one who needs it. For example, one dog became scared after a wheelchair lift almost fell on it while it was helping its partner. Trainers went out to help the dog overcome its fear. “We always stay a part of their lives,” Sullivan said. The total cost to raise, train and support a dog is estimated to be more than $30,000. The organization utilizes a sliding scale based on income to determine the suggested donation for each recipient, usually ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. No one is denied a dog based on the ability to pay the suggested donation, however. Sullivan credits the people and organizations who provide support for Canine Partners for Life with helping the organization meet the growing demand for service and alert dogs. According to Sullivan, “Canine Partners for Life has done nothing but grow, learn, and improve. This evolution has been made possible by the vibrant community of people and animals that have been drawn to our mission and who have resolved to make a differ-
Canine Partners for Life will host two events to honor its silver anniversary. On Saturday, April 11, the 25th Anniversary Gala takes place at Winterthur Museum and Country Estate, 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, Del. This black tie affair will be an evening of fabulous food and dancing the night away to the sounds of the Jim Levendis Orchestra. Tickets are $250 per person. Pawty at the Preserve will be held on Saturday, May 30 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Lenfest Center at the ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, in Coatesville. This event will include wag-worthy bites from John Serock Catering, local libations of wine and Sly Fox Brewing Company and Victory Brewing Company brews, lawn games, music by Nicole Zell, a puppy kissing booth and paws galore – all in one of the area’s largest nature preserves. Individual tickets are $50 and tickets for children 12 and under are $15. All event proceeds benefit Canine Partners for Life’s mission to raise and train service dogs, home companion dogs, and residential companion dogs to assist individuals who have a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities. To learn more about programs and events, visit www. k94life.org, call 610-869-4902 or email specialevents@k94life.org.
ence: a dramatic, impactful, and inspiring difference.” In 1997, the organization expanded to a 45-acre property in Cochranville that includes a state-of-the-art kennel, a training center, and an office building for a staff of 28. Sullivan considers the most wonderful part of CPL to be the people who are drawn to help and become a part of the mission. Then, of course, there are the dogs, who are nothing less than heroic in their dedication and service to their partners. Stracka goes everywhere with Annabelle by his side. “She’s really a good companion,” he said. “The emotional part of this is that I never go anywhere alone.” Vible is now a junior at the University of Delaware and is experiencing fewer seizures. She loves traveling around the campus with Rosebud. “She’s just great,” Vible said. “We’re always together and
I love having her around. My friends all think she’s the best. She’s smart and very sweet.” At this point, Sullivan is never surprised when alert dogs prove themselves capable of helping with some new ailment. The service dog industry has moved far beyond simply training dogs to help people with restricted mobility. Today, dogs are even being scent-trained to provide alerts for diabetes sufferers. New discoveries so often start with a telephone call for help, and there’s no telling what other ways dogs might be able to provide assistance for in the future. More than 50 million Americans over the age of five have some form of chronic physical disability, and that number is growing as the population ages. “The dogs amaze us every day, but I think we’ve just started finding out what they are capable of,” Sullivan said. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
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Local News Forever Sweet bakery opens in Oxford By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Paul Gent and Kellie Davis achieved a goal in February when they opened the Forever Sweet bakery in Oxford. The icing on the cupcake came on April 3 when, surrounded by family, friends, and numerous Oxford officials, the Nottingham couple celebrated the official grand-opening for the shop at 37 South Third Street. Gent said that they envision Forever Sweet as an old-fashioned bakery where everything is made from scratch with fresh ingredients. “We make everything from scratch and I think that sets us apart,” said Gent. “A lot of love goes into these cupcakes. We want this to be a place to get nice, old-fashioned sweets.” On the day of the grand opening, the display case was filled with
a variety of cupcakes, including coconut, toasted coconut, lemon cream, butter chocolate chip, peanut butter cup, carrot cream cheese, and vanilla and chocolate. Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. executive director Donna Hosler said that she recently attended a baby shower where Forever Sweet products were served. “We had their cupcakes and they were really, really good,” Hosler said. Oxford Mayor Geoff Henry said that he also tried some of Forever Sweet’s sweets and enjoyed them. Referring to the April showers that were falling throughout the day, Henry said that “it’s always a sunny day when we have a new business open up.” Davis, who has worked at a number of different bakeries since she first started in the business at the age of 15, has always wanted to run her own bakery.
“We are really focused on and care about quality,” Davis said. “I draw everything on the cakes myself. I work with customers to find out exactly what they want.” In addition to cupcakes and cakes, Forever Sweet will offer decorated cookies, brownies, and seasonal items such as pumpkin rolls and pumpkin pies during the fall. They also offer gluten-free products and can make sweets for people who have specific allergies that they need to be concerned about. Gent said that it’s nice that there will several family members helping out with the business. “It’s definitely a family business,” he said. “We all have a contribution to put in it.” The bakery’s current hours are Thursday and Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Davis said that they take orders for custom cakes at 610-714-2028 or foreversweetbakery@outlook. com. The business also has a Facebook page, which reflects the new bakery’s growing popularity. One Facebook post offered this five-star review: “I ordered a cake for my daughter’s baptism luncheon. We did
chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, buttercream icing, and chocolate shavings around the edge. It was beautiful and tasted out of this world! So good! Everyone had to eat a piece because that’s how good it looked!” Another Facebook fan wrote: “My family and I have had her cupcakes which are delicious!
My kids picked out brownies and shamrock sugar cookies…which they loved! Looking forward to ordering one of her cakes in the near future! It’s great to have a delicious bakery right in town.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
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Paul Gent and Kellie Davis, owners of the Forever Sweet bakery, with their family and Oxford officials at the grand-opening celebration on April 3.
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The broad vision of designing need There is a demographic in the United States, one born to a post-War America and raised, predominantly, as part of a mass migration that took families from cities and towns to an invented concept known as Suburbia. There, they were raised in relative comfort and dedicated to the proposition that they were destined – almost pre-ordained – to live lives more fulfilling than those of their parents. They are the recipients of what happens when there is more than enough food, more than enough education, more than enough of benefits – more than enough of everything. They’ve succeeded mightily, shaping and molding their lives their careers and their aspirations as if it all has the elasticity of putty, all in an effort to maximize both opportunity and happiness. Almost in defiance of their parents – who took a job and stayed there for life – they have sprinted through their professional lives on a roller coaster ride of transition, climbing ladders and clinging to the belief that their existence on this planet is one large adventure. Born between 1946 and 1964, they are now between 50 and 65, and show no signs of slowing down. They still climb mountains. They still descend canyons. They still run marathons. They still leap from airplanes tethered to parachutes. They still live their lives as free as birds. So go ahead; try to tell them that the only housing option they have as they get older is to live in a retirement community. Southern Chester County is fortunate to have several outstanding retirement and senior living facilities that are owned and operated by those who provide our senior population with a continuum of care. Similarly, innovative communities like The Luther House in Jennersville have opened up doors for those who require low-cost retirement housing. However, a likely scenario of transition for those mostly in the middle- and upper-middle income bracket does not include such facilities on its life’s sketch pad. The idea of downsizing to what amounts to a well-appointed, 1,500-square foot box holds little appeal, and neither does remaining in the hollow shrill of a now empty-nester home. Although many have invested wisely through their working years, their retirement funds are not a bottomless well, so the concept of paying a huge mortgage for a new living arrangement presents a frightening scenario. Clearly, we as a nation are nearing a crisis state of need, design and execution. Locally, there are signs that this crisis may be averted. Now through April 25 at the Oxford Arts Alliance, a new exhibit that features the work of local architects provides examples of optimal living designs. Curated by Ed Rahme of THINK Architecture and featuring the work of Rahme, Scott Edmonston, Dennis Melton, Hilary Mockewich, Townsend Moore, Mark Myers, Renee Richardson and Wayne Simpson, the exhibit provides -- in part -- a visual accompaniment to the answers that many nearing retirement age seek to find in their next living arrangement. Among them, Kennett Square architect Melton has developed ideas based on fulfilling a need that many Baby Boomers express, which is to be closely tied with a small town, which create opportunities for connectivity. The features of Melton’s designs include multi-landing stairs, wider doors with lever hardware, flush entryways, and dumbwaiters/elevators that can make a home more livable. It’s part of an initiative Melton calls “Intergenerational Design for Comfortable Living,” that helps people of all ages link their home environment to the town where they live, and not just to people their own age, but to a younger population. It’s a concept that needs to be heard, talked about and implemented, because right now, we have an entire demographic of Americans betwen the ages of 50 and 65 who are, in the vernacular of home design based on want and need, on the verge of being homeless.
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Don’t be fooled: Gov. Wolf’s budget will cost you These days, April Fools’ isn’t the only day you have to be on guard for potential pranks. As we move through budget season in the state legislature, don’t be tricked by phrases like “holistic budget” or “property tax relief.” In fact, under Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed budget, the last thing middle-class, working families and small businesses will feel is relief. What’s really in Gov. Wolf’s budget plan for Pennsylvania? Billions in new taxes and borrowing to support historic levels of government spending. Last month, the governor presented his ideal state spending plan, a $33.8 billion budget that relies on major tax increases and increased borrowing. As proposed, Gov. Wolf’s budget would spend state taxpayer dollars at unprecedented levels, and represents a 16 percent increase with $4.7 billion in new spending this year alone. Just how much does he want to spend? If Gov. Wolf’s plan is enacted, the Commonwealth will spend $92.6 million in state dollars every day. That equates
to $3.9 million per hour, over $64,307 per minute or $1,071 per second. To pay for this huge increase in government spending, Gov. Wolf is looking to you, the taxpayer. His plan would raise the Personal Income Tax (PIT) by 21 percent and increase and expand Sales and Use Tax revenues by over 40 percent for more state spending. The result? An outrageous, everything-in-the-kitchen-sink budget that is balanced on the backs of hard-working, middle-class families and small businesses which account for more than 95 percent of all employers in Pennsylvania. In addition to raising existing taxes, Gov. Wolf is also proposing to effectively create 550 new taxes, many of which would negatively impact our most vulnerable citizens. Products and services that were not taxed before, like diapers, baby wipes, child care, personal hygiene products, veterinarian services, non-prescription drugs, caskets and burial vaults, home health care services and assisted living services, will now
be taxed at 6.6 percent. What will Pennsylvanians get in return? Gov. Wolf has promised his plan will provide much-needed property tax relief, but will it? Not likely. The governor’s plan would raise $6.8 billion in taxes, but only put $3.7 billion toward property tax relief. As proposed, taxpayers in more than 400 of the state’s 500 school districts would pay more in personal income and sales taxes than they would receive in property tax relief. Additionally, the governor’s distribution of wealth plan disproportionally benefits urban districts, which already receive the highest allocation of state education funding. Think about it: It took this Commonwealth 200 years to reach a budget of $20 billion. Eight years under infamous spender, Gov. Rendell brought us to $28 billion. Our new governor blows those numbers out of the water, looking
to spend an $8 billion more in the next two years alone. Just as you struggle to live within your means to balance your household budget, we as state government must also live in reality. As state representatives who promised to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, we cannot support a budget that raises billions of dollars in new taxes but fails to address the state’s well-known, impending pension crisis or rein in government spending. With our economy finally on the rebound, we need a budget that addresses government waste, fraud and abuse, continues to grow our economy and, most importantly, protects taxpayers. Don’t let a wolf pull the wool over your eyes with promises of “jobs that pay, schools that teach and government that works.” The only guarantee that comes with Gov. Wolf’s spending plan is that taxpayers will certainly pay.
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A more responsible budget By Congressman Joe Pitts It has often been said, and rightly, that a budget is a moral document, a statement of priorities. It is a presentation of a vision. When Congress passes a budget resolution, it sets caps and goals for the appropriations process that follows over the next few months. Nonexistent goals are never achieved: having a budget, whether for a household, or for the largest government in history, is an important part of planning and sets important limits. During my first four years in Congress, I was a member of the Budget Committee. All four years I was on the Committee, we worked with a Democratic president, passed balanced budgets, paid down on the public debt, and we watched the American people grow the economy. I was honored to be put on such an important committee as a freshman congressman, and it was personally rewarding to team up with members of both parties on the first balanced budgets in 30 years. Contrast that experience with the
past six years. Harry Reid, as Senate Majority Leader, refused to even consider, let alone pass, any budget in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014. The House passed budgets in each of those years, and it was House legislation, the No Budget, No Pay Act, that prompted the Senator to finally do what the Senate is required by law to do: pass a budget. A budget is a moral vision, and, apparently, the Senate had no vision at all for several years. This year, the President has requested that Congress spend $49 trillion over the next decade, of which we would borrow $7.2 trillion. This is in addition to the $18 trillion we have already borrowed. Under the President’s proposal, debt held by the public would be $21.1 trillion by 2025, up from an already high $13 trillion today. That same year, we would be paying $808 billion just in minimum interest payments, to keep from defaulting. I think that $18 trillion is more than enough debt. Democrats and Republicans should, and generally do, agree that we should, balance our budget again. The responsible
thing to do is to take action to reduce our borrowing, and then ultimately pay down our debts. It is simply not moral to borrow so much money on behalf of the American people. Unfortunately, President Obama’s vision is a vision of red ink: his budget never balances, and continues borrowing at the same rate every year in perpetuity. No reasonable creditor would continue lending to someone who plans on borrowing forever. There are a lot of ideas out there about what to do about this problem. This year, the House used an innovative legislative procedure to give voice to six different viewpoints. The House voted on six budgets, and the one with the most votes was adopted. This is the first time that this has been done since the 1990s. This inclusive measure allowed for healthy discussion and debate about our future, with members having a variety of options to consider. The House voted on proposals from members of both parties: three by Democrats, and three by Republicans. Only one passed,
a compromise between Budget Chairman Tom Price and certain members who were concerned about our national defense. This House budget, which I support, would spend about $43 trillion over the next decade, and balance by 2024 without raising taxes on anyone. Government spending would average around 18.3 percent of GDP over the next decade, slightly lower than the post-war average of 20.5 percent. On our current path, we’ll be spending 22.1 percent. Balancing our budget and paying down the debt will mean finding and eliminating waste in government, but also stopping policies that get in the way of the American people, like redundant or excessive regulations, and taxes that hurt efficiency. Each percentage point of economic growth yields about $288 billion in annual tax revenues: getting our economy moving again can make a large impact on our fiscal solvency, lessening our need to make difficult spending cuts. Our budget isn’t perfect, but it’s a better vision than the current path we are on. That’s progress.
Congress and the president need to consult – and not just on Iran By Lee H. Hamilton Congress has developed a fondness for open letters when it comes to Iran. First came the warning shot signed by 47 Republican senators that touched off a storm of criticism. Not to be outdone, the House checked in
with its own bipartisan and more diplomatically stated letter to the President, warning that its members must be satisfied with any agreement before they’ll vote to reduce sanctions. What lies behind these moves? I think Congress feels left out of foreign policy-making.
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I have considerable sympathy for this impulse. Over the decades, too much power has drifted to the President when it comes to foreign affairs. The Congress has been deferential, even timid, in allowing this to happen. Moreover, the administration has not done an especially good job of consulting with Congress. The President is the chief actor in foreign policy, and it’s his obligation to reach out and develop a sustained dialogue with Congress on foreign policy matters. As far as I can tell, he has not done that sufficiently. Yet much as I want to see Congress speak up on foreign policy, how it does so matters. The Senate’s letter to Iran was ill-considered and unhelpful. Its purpose was to defeat the nuclear negotiations, and it undercut the President while he was trying to negotiate a deal with another world leader. It raised questions about America’s reliability, invited doubt about the President’s ability to negotiate a deal, and created a major distraction at a crucial moment. The letter undermined not only this
President’s credibility, but undermines future presidents’ as well. It suggests that no one in the U.S. government is empowered to strike a deal. The letter did focus appropriately on presidential use of executive orders to conduct foreign policy, but it wrongly implied that presidents are hamstrung in the conduct of policy. The senators suggested that an executive order on Iran is likely to be reversed by a future president, which is not true. Presidential deals with other countries are rarely overturned by their successors. In part, this is because once an agreement is in place it becomes very difficult to undo — especially if it’s working. Also, presidents are reluctant to reverse their predecessors’ work because they don’t want to undercut the same tool they themselves rely on to pursue their foreign policy goals. As a nation we’ve gotten into the bad habit of using executive orders for the most important foreign policy initiatives — including such watershed moments as Richard Nixon’s opening toward China and
President Obama’s accord with Syria banning the use of chemical weapons. In recent decades, 94 percent of pacts between the U.S. and other countries have been under executive orders; just 6 percent are done by treaty. This is because treaties require a twothirds vote of the Senate before they can be ratified, and that has become a near-impossible milestone to reach. Yet the fact that a president can act on his own does not mean that he should do so. The reliance on executive orders means we have no clear mechanism, or even requirement, for the President to consult and work with Congress on foreign policy. So Congress feels left out of the action, and in an effort to deal itself back in it behaves clumsily, as the Senate did with the Iran letter. The way past these bitter battles is meaningful consultation. The President and the Congress need to consult regularly and in depth before problems come to a head. Sustained and respectful consultation would go a long way toward avoiding the acrimonious conten-
tion over foreign policy that we’ve seen of late. Edward S. Corwin, a professor of jurisprudence at Princeton in the first half of the 20th century, once called the Constitution an “invitation to struggle for the privilege of directing American foreign policy” — a line that is far better known than Corwin himself. Over the last half-century, the contest has largely been decided in favor of the President. Congress’s bid to reopen the question is not, in and of itself, a bad thing. But if the President and the Congress want to avoid these flare-ups and strengthen the nation’s foreign policy, they should exercise in-depth, sustained consultation. Lee Hamilton is Distinguished Scholar, Indiana University School of Global and International Studies; Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs; and Chairman, Center on Congress at Indiana University. He served as U.S. Representative from Indiana’s 9th Congressional District from 1965-1999.
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Obituaries VANDELLA ANDERSON Vandella Anderson, 95, of Kennett Square, passed away on March 24 at Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, Pa. She was the wife of the late Vincent A. Anderson, with whom she shared 72 years of marriage. Born in Galax, Va., she was the daughter of the late Mack and Nora Tolliver Wolfe. She spent most of her life working as a domestic, tending many families throughout the years, as well as being a loving and caring wife to Vincent and mother to their two children. She shared her love through her joy in cooking and baking -- all from scratch. Homemade creamed mushrooms, biscuits, applesauce, apple pie, blackberry cobbler and banana pudding were just some of her delicious treats. But she was best known for her sweet potato pie; having filled many orders over the years for the church, family, friends, neighbors and others for holidays and special occasions. An avid exerciser, Vandella walked two miles daily around the high school track until she was 88 years old. She enjoyed not only the workout, but also the conversation with fellow walkers. She was a resident of Kennett Square for over 50 years. She was a member of the Bethel AME Church in Kennett Square. She is survived by one son, Vincent E. Anderson and his wife Diane of Glenside. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana L. Anderson; three brothers, McKinley Wolfe, Matthew Wolfe and Robert Wolfe, all of Galax, Va.; and a sister, Bertie Kyle of Galax, Va. A service was held April 4. Interment was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Bethel AME Church (300 W. Linden St., Kennett Square, PA 19348). Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
MEADE BARNER JONES Meade Barner Jones, 89, of Kennett Square, passed away peacefully on March 28 at Kendal at Longwood. She was the wife of L. Davis Jones, who passed away in 1984, and with whom she shared 38 years of marriage. She was born in Richmond, Va., and grew up in Norfolk, Va. She was the
daughter of the late David Meade and Nelle McClendon Barner. Meade led a long and rich life and enjoyed success in a number of endeavors. An accomplished vocalist, she was invited to audition for a leading role in a Broadway musical at the age of 16. She met Lieutenant Davis Jones, USNR, in Norfolk when he returned from deployment in the South Pacific. They were married in January of 1946 and settled in suburban Philadelphia, where their three children were raised. She became very interested in horticultural activities through her participation with the Twin Valleys Garden Club, where she served as president. Her eye for flower arranging was recognized by the judging staff of the renowned Philadelphia Flower Show, who awarded her a second best in show ribbon. She also received an award for her work from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Her great love for history led to a long association with the Valley Forge Historical Society, where she was a board member and president. Meade was a longstanding member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also served on the board of the Wharton Esherick Museum, the Brinton Family Association and the Hickman, a Friends Senior Community in West Chester. She was a member of Birmingham Friends Meeting in Birmingham Township, West Chester. Survivors include a sister, Jane Johnson; three children, Davis Jones and wife Tami, Brinton Jones and wife Annette, and Carter Jones Meyer and husband Bruce Meyer; three grandchildren, Davis Jones and his wife Debbie Lee, Susanna Jones, and Carter Robison Meyer; and great-grandson Koa Lee Jones. The family wishes to thank the staff of Kendal at Longwood for their care and kindness to Meade and the family during the five years that she lived there. A memorial meeting for worship was held April 3 at the Birmingham Friends Meeting. Burial was private. To leave an online condolence, visit www.griecocares.com.
AGNES C. FRAMPTON Agnes C. Frampton, 75, of Quarryville, entered into rest on March 30 at the Jennersville Hospital. Born in West Grove, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas D. and Anna (Bennett) Corby. She and her husband, David M. Frampton, had celebrated 55 years of marriage in May. Agnes worked as a secretary for the Unionville School District and retired after 22 years of service. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed traveling, word challenges, vacations to the beach and spending time with her family. She also volunteered at the Quarryville Library.
Obituaries continued on Page 9A In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Nan, wife of Tim Pearl of Cochranville; a son, Christopher A. Frampton of Quarryville; a daughter, Joyce F., wife of Bill Walters of Alabama; a daughter, Ginger, wife of Michael Madonna of Parkesburg; and a son, Dan Frampton of New Mexico. Agnes is also survived by five grandchildren, Matthew, Robert, Michael, Kelly and Jake; a great-granddaughter, Arya; brothers Nick, Michael and Gerry Corby; and a sister, Judy Lowstuter. She was preceded in death by her son, David J. Frampton. At Agnes’ request, services will be private. Contributions in memory of Agnes and her late son, David, may be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. An online guestbook is at www.dewalds.com.
JAMES H. POPE James Harold Pope, 79, died peacefully on March 29 at his home in Kirkwood, Pa., after fighting a long-term illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years of marriage, Doris Ann Pope; and their four children, Patricia Geraldine Wiseman of Hot Springs, Va., Robert O. Williamson of Port Deposit, Md., James Harold Pope Jr. of Oxford, and Sylvia Dawn Pope of Oxford. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and best friend Gracie, his dog. Jim was born in 1935 in Creston, N.C., to Amon Carbon Pope and Rosea Elliot Pope. He had four brothers and two sisters. He worked at Fisher and Sons Feed Company in Malvern, Pa., and had many other small jobs up until he retired. When he retired, he became an active member at The Safe Harbor Baptist Church in Cochranville. Jim helped people by participating in the Manna Ministry at his local church, which later moved to the New London Baptist Church in West Grove. Jim was also an accomplished maintenance man/ handyman during retirement, often made repairs at his local church, and was always busy doing something. He never took the credit for anything that he did, and was always working behind the scenes at the church, or in any other project that he was a part of. He was a father figure to many young people. Funeral services were held April 4. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for their outstanding compassion during this time, especially Nadine and Ruth. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Manna Ministries, in care of New London Baptist Church, 226 Pennocks Bridge Rd., West Grove, PA 19390. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
MARY N. JONES Mary N. Jones, 90, of Newark, Del., formerly of Oxford, passed away on March 28 at Union Hospital in Elkton, Md. She was the wife of the late John Talmedge Jones, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. Born in Jefferson, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Rubin Johnson and Judy Marie Dixon. She enjoyed puzzles and playing cards. She is survived by her two daughters, Lola Stanton and her husband Alfred of Newark, Del., and Bobbi Miller and her husband Robert of North East, Md.; one sister, Grace Everett of Harrisburg; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Orville Jones and Johnny Jones; three grandchildren; Barbara Buffington, Karen Jones and Roger Jones; one great-grandson, Matthew Halsey; three sisters, Ersie Pennington, Mabel Dixon, and Maxine Dixon; and one brother, Harvey Dixon. Funeral services were held April 2. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
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ALBERT L. TALLEY, JR.
DEE ZAGORSKIE
Chicken barbeque and yard sale
Albert L. “Jake” Talley, Jr., 61, of Oxford, passed away on March 26 at Quarryville Presbyterian Home, after a two-year battle with melanoma. Born in Chester, Pa., he was the son of Albert L., Sr., and Georgianna Tuohey Talley of Oxford. He graduated from Oxford Area High School in 1971. He retired from his lawn care business. He attended New London Baptist Church. Jake enjoyed motorcycles, cookouts, and especially spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. He is survived by his parents; daughter, Jennifer Rohrer and her husband Paul of Quarryville; two grandchildren; and sister Linda L. Peterson and her husband Dennis of Oxford. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank in 1991 and Michael Talley in 2013. A memorial service was held March 30. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the funeral home (Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA 19363) to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
Dee Zagorskie, 77, of Englewood, Florida, formerly of Kennett Square, died on April 3. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Dominic Zullo, the late Mary DeAngelo Zullo, and the late Naomi Pecile Zullo. Dee held positions as coronary care nurse, director of nursing, and operating room supervisor throughout her celebrated career of 39 years at Jennersville Regional Hospital (formerly Southern Chester County Medical Center). For several years of partial retirement, she took joy in caring for the residents of Chatham Acres Nursing Home. Along with many volunteer activities, Dee dedicated much of her time to teaching CPR to hundreds of community organizations. Dee was a caring nurse and a friend to many in the community. Since her retirement, she loved to travel, spend time at the beach, read, and above all spend time with her family and friends. A lifelong road trip enthusiast, she trekked up and down the East Coast later in life to see her grandkids in action singing, playing sports, and dancing. Her spirit is carried on by children Lori Ruggieri and husband John, and Chuck Zagorskie and wife Janet. She was predeceased by her daughter and travel companion, Lee Ann Zagorskie. Dee was also survived by the grandchildren she so enjoyed: Olivia, Jack, Kristen, Brooke, and Kara. She was the sister of Julius DiBello, the late Loretta Keller, and the late Robert Zullo; additionally she was survived by sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Rita DiBello, Peter Keller, and Kathy Zullo. Dee also had many cousins, nieces, and nephews who she loved to spend time with. Visitation with the family will be on from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday April 10 at the Longwood Funeral Home at 913 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square. A memorial and celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at the London Grove Friends Meeting House at 500 West Street Road, Kennett Square. Private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made
ETHEL MILLER Ethel “Susie” Miller, 85, of West Grove, passed away on April 1 at her residence. She was the wife of Robert R. Miller, who passed away in 2006, and with whom she shared 44 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Hackensack, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Howard and Josephine Hilton Short. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, cooking, and especially enjoyed being with her family. She is survived by one son, John Bove of Texas; three daughters, Nanci M. West and her husband William of Landenberg, Patricia A. Yeager and her husband Joseph of Newark, Del., and Susie E. Morris of West Grove; six grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother, Walter Short; and one sister, Elizabeth Short. Her service and burial were private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Neighborhood Hospice, 795 E. Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
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to London Grove Friends Kindergarten, 500 West Street Road, Kennett Square, Pa. 19348 or Sisters of Mercy, P.O. Box 369, Dallas, Pa. 18612-0369. Condolences can also be sent to www.longwoodfuneralhome.com.
RUTH HARSHBARGER Ruth Mae Empie Harshbarger, 84, of Mt. Joy, passed away on April 5 at her home, surrounded by her family. Ruth was the oldest of six children born to the late J. Carl and Kathleen T. Empie, on May 22, 1930 in Carney’s Point, N.J. She graduated from West Chester State Teachers College in 1952, focusing on music education. She has spent most of her life in the area of southeast and southcentral Pa., focusing on her joy for music in schools and church activities, including directing children’s choirs. In later years she worked as a home health aide for the elderly, reflecting a passion for all her patients. In recent years she was an active member of Wayside Presbyterian in Mt. Joy, Christ Evangelical Free Church in Strausstown, and Faggs Manor Presbyterian in Cochranville. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, sister Patricia Stoneback, of Bristol, Pa., and sister Lois Self, Cleveland, Tennessee. She is survived by her six children, Martha Harshbarger Lombardi of Pine, Colorado, Debra Harshbarger of New Stanton, Pa., Mark Harshbarger of Mt. Joy, Pa., John Harshbarger of Milwaukee Wisconsin, James Harshbarger of Somerset, Pa., and Luke Harshbarger, of Oxford. She is also survived by her two brothers, John C. Empie, Jr. of Cochranville and David Empie of State College, Pa., her sister Carol Wright of Phoenixville, Pa., one son-in-law, three daughters-in-law, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The Praise Service will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 11 a.m. at Wayside Presbyterian Church, 600 Stony Battery Rd, Landisville, Pa. 17538, with visitation from 10 until 11 a.m. Burial will occur at Faggs Manor Cemetery later in the day. Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com.
On April 18, the Chatham United Methodist Church (3215 Gap Newport Pike, in the Village of Chatham) is hosting a chicken barbeque from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $6 for half a chicken. There will also be a yard sale beginning at 8 a.m. Call 610-812-5428 for tickets in advance.
April 18 Ham and oyster supper Salem United Methodist Church (469 Salem Rd., Newark, Del.) will hold a ham and oyster supper with Chesapeake Bay oysters on April 18, with seatings at 3, 4, 5 and 6 p.m. The meal also includes ham, coleslaw, potato salad, hot vegetables, rolls and dessert. Tickets are $20, and proceeds benefit community outreach. Takeout orders will be available (reservations required -- call Mary Baer at 302-738-6099).
April 19 Adoption group meeting Matters of the Heart, a discussion group for people whose lives have been touched by adoption, will hold its quarterly meeting on April 19 at 2 p.m. in the church office of the Community of Love Lutheran Church (115-117 N. Fourth St., Oxford). The topic will be “Mothers and Fathers.” The meeting is free for all adult adoptees, adoptive parents and birth parents. For more information, e-mail Linda Hettinger at homeyg.65@gmail.com.
April 22 Joseph’s People The monthly meeting of Joseph’s People West Grove for the unemployed/ underemployed will be April 22 at 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Life Center (lower level) of ABVM’s Church (300 State Rd., West Grove). The guest speaker is Andrea Abernethy, speaking on “Resume Writing & Tips.” She is a career consultant for Careerminds. There will be prayerful support, community resources, and member interaction. Visit www.josephspeople.org.
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Just Barely is just that, just barely ahead at the last fence. The horse went on to win the Foxhunter Timber race.
While only three contested the Leadline Pony race, for riders under seven years old, it was very interesting. One rider fell while the other two were neck-in-neck at the finish line. Here Comes Honey Boo Boo (on the right) with rider Caleb Remedio just edged out Pepper and William Slater.
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grams including the ever popular See their website, www.bran- summer camps, “guaranteed to dywinewatershed.org for more get you wet and dirty everyday” information about their pro- for children ages 4 to 15.
Outriders from River Hills Foxhounds generously donate their time to help keep the riders and horses safe.
Stick pony races are always a hit for the youngest spectators.
Stevie Hayes of Radnor Hunt, presenting sponsors of the Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point Races, shows off the hunts pack of American Crossbred Foxhounds.
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It wouldn’t be Easter without an egg hunt. This young lady shows off her collection.
Julia Popczyk was thrilled to win a bucket of goodies from Photo by J. Gannon Meister Brandywine ACE, Pet & Farm/Oxford Feed & Lumber for the At Brandywine Hills, the spectators really can get up close to Best Turned Out in the Small Pony Race with her Zuzu Pedals. the action. The pair also finished second out of 11 ponies in the race.
No point-to-point race is complete without its canine attendees.
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Arts Alliance spotlights the art in architecture By John Chambless Staff Writer Anyone who thinks that architecture is all about heavy construction and not about art will have their opinion changed by visiting the Oxford Arts Alliance this month. “Architecture,” which opened on April 3 and continues through April 25, shows the huge amount of art that goes into a thoughtfully designed buildings. Eight local firms get a spotlight, with wall-filling panels of photos and sketches, as well as three-dimensional models, showing how spaces are transformed from ordinary to extraordinary. There’s a quote on the wall
by Constantin Brancusi: “Architecture is inhabited sculpture,” and there’s certainly truth to that statement. The finely drawn plans for each aspect of a project are dazzlingly done. Faced with the task of turning vague ideas into bricks, mortar and wood, architects have to be very good at putting their thoughts onto paper. That’s clear in a plan and model for a Caribbean home by Townsend Moore, which incorporates everything from quick, back-of-a-napkin ideas to razor-sharp drawings and a model of the home, sitting in its gently sloping terrain overlooking the sea. There’s a spectacular collage of drawings and photos by Wayne Simpson filling
A display of plans and photos by architect Wayne Simpson.
one corner of the gallery, and Ed Rahme showcases models and plans for the transformed historic building on the campus of The Lincoln University that became the Danjuma African Art Center. Rahme’s finest moment, though, is his breathtaking design for the Perch House which, on a lot 50 feet wide, creates a bird’s nest-like modern dwelling that’s open to nature on all sides. Melton Architects shows off before-and-after images of Philter and the Country Butcher in Kennett Square, which began as very uninspired, dead spaces and ended up as bright, hip locations that are now destination shops. The Melton design for a proposed Art Works Center is a futuristic, open glass pavilion that would blend a theater, gallery, stores and office space. There’s a display about the expansion of the Oxford Library, which is taking place about a block away from the gallery, and the interior photos give a great idea of how the new space will look. Scott Edmonston of Sea Studio Architects shows plans and photos of a beach home that was designed to be energy-neutral, combining appealing spaces with up-to-
Three-dimensional models add visual interest to the new show at the Arts Alliance.
The Oxford Library expansion is also spotlighted at the Arts Alliance ‘Architecture’ exhibit.
David Kim will be performing a benefit concert for the Garage Community and Youth Center on April 17.
Violinist to perform benefit for Garage By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
A model, photos and initial design ideas for a home in the Caribbean by Townsend Moore.
the-second green design. Even if you’ve never given a thought to what architects actually do, you’ll leave the exhibit with a new appreciation for how they blend several artistic disciplines. And you may just have an itch to remodel your own home after seeing what these designers can accomplish.
The Oxford Arts Alliance is at 38 S. Third St., Oxford. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart.org. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty. com.
The model and plans for Perch House, by Ed Rahme.
While it may seem peculiar that concertmaster and violinist David Kim’s website includes a section titled “Beating Jetlag” -- all about how to prepare for a long plane flight -- you understand why it’s there when you see his exhaustive performance and teaching schedule. Kim, who has been the concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 1999, is booked through April 2016 with performances and teaching engagements around the world, as well as several U.S. states. On April 17, he will be taking his violin to the stage at Kennett High School to perform a benefit concert for The Garage Community and Youth Center, beginning at 7 p.m. “An Evening with David Kim” will include a short overview of the Garage’s programs and the awarding of student scholarships. Two student speakers – Tony Gomez from Kennett High School and Juan Hernandez from Avon Grove High School – will discuss the impact the centers have had on their lives. Kim and an accompanist will then perform, followed by a meet-and-greet at 8:30 pm. Throughout its history, the Garage has become synonymous for not only its volunteer-based centers in Kennett Square and West Grove, but for their originality in planning benefit events – from themed dinners to a concert by the internationally known rock band Dr. Dog. Most have been held at the centers, but this year, executive director Kristin Proto said she and her fellow organizers wanted to bring the benefit to a wider audience. “This benefit is larger in capacity and in name recognition than we’ve had in the past, so it’s definitely bringing us to a new level of our benefit,” Proto said. “We’ve had a lot of events in-house at the centers, and this is something new for us, having our benefit at Kennett High School, which is one of our bigger community partners. We also want to make it more of a community event. This is something we thought we would want the larger community to have access to.” A connection with Kim was made through a supporter of the Garage who is also friends with the concertmaster. “I reached out to David about what we do, and the possibilities might be for partnership, and he offered to do this concert on our behalf,” Proto said. Born in Carbondale, Ill., in 1963, Kim started playing the violin at the age of 3, began studies with the famed pedagogue Dorothy DeLay at the age of 8, and later received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Juilliard School. As well as his work with The Philadelphia Orchestra, Kim performs with numerous orchestras around the world. Tickets for the concert can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/ the-garage-benefit-concert-featuring-violinistand-concertmaster-david-kim-tickets or at the Kennett Garage (115 S. Union St., Kennett Square). Pre-sale tickets will be available until April 12 at 11:59 p.m. Adult tickets are $35 for general admission and $50 for general admission with meet-and-greet. Student tickets (high school age and younger) are $10 for general admission and $15 for general admission with meet-and-greet. A limited number of general admission tickets will also be available at the door for $45. To learn more, visit www. garageyouthcenter.org. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.
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Sports Oxford baseball team looks to improve during 2015 season By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Oxford baseball team finished the game against Downingtown East on March 30 stronger than it started—and that’s the kind of progress that head coach Andy Wendle is looking for from his young squad in 2015. “Our goal this whole season,” explained Wendle, “is to improve.” Oxford’s lineup is filled with freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. The only senior is Joey Boggs, a right-handed starting pitcher who took the hill against Downingtown East. Boggs demonstrated some of the experience and leadership that Oxford will need this year by persevering through some challenges against Downingtown East. The Cougars plated three runs in the top of the first without the benefit of a hard hit ball. Two fielding miscues didn’t help Oxford’s cause.
Oxford got a run back with timely hitting when Andrew Culp doubled home Hunter Hall in the bottom of the second, but then Downingtown East’s offense, powered by hitters like Kyle Aijan and Ryan Rumer, added four more runs to its lead. Oxford trailed 7-1 going into the bottom of the fifth. That’s when the young Oxford team rallied, providing evidence that the team is learning and growing under the direction of Wendle, who is in his second year as the coach at Oxford. Noah Maida led off the inning with a walk. Eddie Settine singled. Dan Green walked to load the bases. Weber was hit by a pitch to bring in a run. Nolan Benke singled to drive in another. One out later, Hall walked with the bases loaded to plate another run, and then Culp was hit by a pitch to make it 7-5. Michael Williams singled to drive in Oxford’s sixth run. On this day, that’s where
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Oxford coach Andy Wendle wants Oxford to continue to improve as the 2015 season goes on.
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Michael Weber is the cleanup hitter for Oxford.
Oxford’s comeback ended. Zach Todd took over on the mound for Oxford and held Downingtown East scoreless over the last two innings, but the Hornets couldn’t push the tying run across the plate. Even so, Wendle was pleased with his team’s effort to battle back. “We finished the game stronger than we started,” Wendle said. “They never counted themselves out.” The team will rely on that kind of resilience throughout
the season. Wendle said that he needs leadership and contributions from players like Benke and Green and Weber as the younger players gain valuable experience. The strength of this team, Wendle said, isn’t reliance on one or two standout players, but rather that the whole team works to do something to help Oxford win. “They work hard and they are focused,” he said. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
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Local Interest TCHS students showcase expertise at SkillsUSA division competitions
Students competed in 40 leadership and skill challenges at the competitions, including collision repair.
Forty-eight Technical College High School (TCHS) students were awarded medals in the district four and five SkillsUSA competitions held at Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School on Jan. 19, and at the TCHS Brandwine Campus on Feb. 14. Students gathered to demonstrate their skills in one of 40 technical and leadership categories such as firefighting, customer service, esthetics, medical terminology and first aid/CPR. The first place winners in each of the leadership and skill competitive events will advance to the State Leadership Conference in Hershey in April. TCHS Pennock’s Bridge automotive service technology student Allison Carr won first place in the district four and five automotive service competition. The competition tested Carr’s skills in her technical field with tasks ranging from headlights to brakes to Pennsylvania automo-
Allison Carr won first place in the district four and five automotive service competition held at Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School. She will advance to compete in the state SkillsUSA Leadership Competition in April.
tive standards. Judged by industry experts in the field, Carr had to answer questions, create a flyer for an auto body shop, identify different auto parts and use diagnostic tools to determine why a check engine light appeared. “I was very nervous,” she said about the competition. “I get nervous under pressure and I was shocked when I won.” Allison is a senior and plans to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology to major in business and automotive technology management. Someday, she would like to own an auto shop or go into management. Although thrilled to have won first place and advance to the state contest, what Carr enjoyed the most was the atmosphere of the contest. “Even though I was competing with people from other schools we all sat together
More than 400 students from 20 regional career and technical education schools competed at the district four and five competition held at TCHS Brandywine. ‘SkillsUSA provides educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education,’ said TCHS Brandywine principal Seth Schram.
on the bus,” she said. “It was great to talk to them and meet with people I got to know from previous years.” TCHS Brandywine Campus hosted the district four and five competition for 400 students in 20 different career and technical schools from as far away as Cumberland and Adams counties. As students awaited their competition, they talked and supported each other, posed for pictures with students from other schools, and discussed their plans for the future. The student competitors have plans for the future. Hannah Guth, a junior in the Allied Health program at Adams County Tech Prep, is looking at different
colleges. “I’m not 100 percent sure what I want to major in,” she said. “But I know I want to work in the medical field and work in some way with kids.” Ryan Bartman, from the Berks Career Technology Center East Campus, is planning to go straight into the workforce. As a senior in the auto collision program, he gained a lot of experience at his school and feels prepared to begin his career. Other students are planning to major in math education, occupational therapy, own their own businesses and enter the armed services. “Participation in SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens,” said Jim Brunken, a TCHS Pennock’s Bridge instructor and SkillsUSA advisor. “SkillsUSA improves the quality of America’s skilled workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training.” Reading-Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center sophomore Megan Skipper competed in the firefighting skill competition. While she plans to become a teacher, she is currently a junior firefighter. In her skills competition, Skipper competed against five others, including her brother. She had to demonstrate how to put on protective gear and the breathing apparatus, and how to move ladders, hose and ropes. “I was worried about messing up and forgetting everything,”
she said. “The ladder challenge was stressful, because I’m a girl and I don’t have as much upper body strength, but I got through.” Not only did she get through, she won second place in the category, beating her brother. While Skipper’s contest helped her build confidence and knowledge, Logan Nelson from Adams County Tech Prep connected his category to his future career. “I competed in extemporaneous public speaking. The topic this year was dignity and work and
how you incorporate that into your life,” he said. “I talked about how this is important for a police officer.” Nelson plans to either attend college and major in criminal justice or attend the Baltimore County Police Cadet program. Courtney Leschner, another college bound student, spent time in her biology class preparing for the medical terminology category. “It will help me when I attend Penn State next year for a BSN degree,” she said.
Lincoln exhibit opening at Sanderson Two years after the speech in Gettysburg that touched the nation, President Abraham Lincoln died at the hands of John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, 150 years ago, while watching “Our American Cousins” with his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC. Chris Sanderson of Chadds Ford memorialized this famous man by collecting unusual artifacts which will be on display for a new exhibit. A preview sponsored by Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery will be held on April 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until July 31. The Sanderson Museum represents a man’s life and a nation’s history. It contains an eclectic array of art, military memorabilia, presidential artifacts, local history and collectibles. It is open March through November, Thursday through Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. or by appoint-
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ment. Visit the museum at 1755 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, just north of Route 1. Admission is $5 for adults and free for members and children under 12. For more information, call the museum at 610-388-6545 or visit www.sandersonmuseum. org.
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Education Kennett High School announces National Merit Finalists Kennett High School announced last week that five Kennett High School students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Finalists are seniors PJ O’Sullivan, Nichol Brown, Jonathan Baumel, Katherine Gallivan, and Richard Doty.
Nichol will attend Arizona State University, where she will major in English/linguistics. Katherine will study to be a physician assistant at Philadelphia University. At this point, PJ, Jonathan, and Richard are waiting to hear from their top-choice schools. The 2014-2015 school year is the 60th year of the prestigious National Merit
Scholarship Program, which honors academically talented high school seniors and lets them compete for 8,000 National Merit Scholarship awards worth more than $35 million. The awards will be announced this spring. To become a National Merit Finalist, a student must have an outstanding academic record throughout
high school, be endorsed and recommended by the school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier qualifying performance. More than 1.5 million high school juniors in over 22,000 high schools nationwide entered the 2014-2015 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
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Kennett High School’s five National Merit Finalists are PJ O’Sullivan, Nichol Brown, Jonathan Baumel, Katherine Gallivan, and Richard Doty.
Engle Middle School student wins county essay contest John D’Ambroiso, a seventhgrader at Fred S. Engle Middle School, won the 2015 “Kick Butts Day” youth essay contest sponsored by the Chester County Tobacco-Free Coalition (CCTFC) and the Chester County Health Department. His essay was chosen as the best of more than 120 entries in the contest, which was open to Chester County students in grades six through eight. Caroline Antunes, Abby Osborne, and Eliza Wright, also seventh-graders at Fred S. Engle Middle School, were among the top-ten finalists. Participants each wrote an original essay about the impact of tobacco use or electronic cigarettes on today’s youth. The purpose of the contest is to raise awareness among youth about the dangers and negative effects of tobacco and e-cigarette use, and to encourage students to
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become advocates in support of the CCTFC’s mission to improve the health and quality of life for county residents by reducing tobacco use and addiction. County health officials, Sen.
Andy Dinniman, and Sgt. Rodger Ollis, City of Coatesville Police Department, recognized the finalists at a public reading event held March 18 at the Chester County Government Services Center.
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Calendar of Events April 11 NanoDay The Delaware Museum of Natural History (4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Del.) presents NanoDay, a special event exploring the science of small with hands-on activities for families, on April 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for children (3 to 17), $8 for seniors, free for children 2 and younger. Visit www.delmnh.org or call 302-658-9111.
April 14 Tea party for seniors The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) presents a tea party on April 14 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The theme is “Easter bonnets on parade.” Fine teas and treats are served. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Call 610-444-4819 for reservations.
April 14 GoldenAge meeting The GoldenAge Club of Cochranville will meet on April 14 at 1 p.m. in the Cochranville Methodist Church (Church Drive, Cochranville). The presenter is Christopher Saam, a comic impersonator and actor. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge. For more information, call Sandy Wooden at 484-678-1289.
April 18-19 ‘Coppelia’ ballet First State Ballet Theatre will present “Coppelia” at the Grand Opera House (818 Market St., Wilmington,
Del.) on April 18 and 19. The comic production has costumes from a top Russian costumer, staging by Kirov-trained artistic director Pasha Kambalov, and high production values. The plot features a zany dollmaker, Dr. Coppélius, whose latest life-sized doll attracts the attention of Franz, the village Romeo, who thinks the doll is a real girl. His girlfriend finds him flirting with the doll and spurns him. Later, Dr. Coppélius and Swanilda, disguised as the doll, play an elaborate practical joke on Franz. Tickets are $28 to $48 for adults, with reduced prices for students, seniors, groups and military. Call 1-800-37-GRAND or visit www.ticketsatthegrand.org.
April 22 Spaghetti fundraiser The Oxford Area Senior Center’s “Pasta for a Purpose” fundraiser is scheduled on April 22. The meal includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, roll and a homemade dessert for $7 per dinner. Proceeds will help fund programs and services for senior citizens. Dinners are takeout only and will be available for pickup between 3 and 6 p.m. at the Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St.). For reservations, call 610-932-5244 or email oxsrctr@ zoominternet.net.
April 26-27 Gilbert & Sullivan auditions Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra will hold auditions for its fall production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Thespis” on April 26 from 7 to 9
p.m., and April 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Stage One (101 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford). Performances will be at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford on Nov. 7, 8, 11, 14, 15. Auditions are by appointment only. For information, visit www.rvco.org.
April 25 Wyebrook Music Festival Wyebrook Farm (150 Wyebrook Rd.) hosts its second annual Wyebrook Music Festival on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be foods prepared by chef Andrew Wood, and live music by Marah, Frog Holler, Mason Porter, Birdie Busch, the Youngers, Manatawny Creek Ramblers, and Chris Rattie. Bring your own seating. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the gate (children under 12 free). Visit www. wyebrookfarm.com.
April 28 ‘Art on Canvas’ at senior center The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) will host “Art on Canvas” with Amy Hathaway on April 28 at 7 p.m. Hathaway will guide participants through creating their own paintings. Cheese and crackers will be served, and participants can bring their own wine. The cost is $25 for supplies. For reservations, call Colleen at 610-383-6900.
May 3 Tri-State Bird Rescue open house The Tri-State Bird Rescue &
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Research, Inc., is holding an open house that will feature a guest appearance by local sports anchor Beasley Reece on May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be children’s activities, concessions, self-guided tours, exhibits and vendor tables. Tri-State Bird Rescue is at 170 Possum Hollow Rd., in Newark, Del. The event is free, and will be held rain or shine.
Ongoing Kennett Flash schedule The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www. kennettflash.org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: Better Than Bacon improv comedy troupe (April 9, 8 p.m., $12); Skip Dennenberg, Lauren Hart and Jim Femino (April 10, 8 p.m., $22); The Melton Brothers Band (April 11, 8 p.m., $18); Mojo Stu (April 17, 8 p.m., $18); comedy with Big Daddy Graham and Matt McCusker (April 18, 8 p.m., $25); Open Mic hosted by Sam Kwietniak (April 19, 7 p.m., $4); Jeffrey Gaines with David Stango (April 24, 8 p.m., $18); blues with Gretchen Emery and Dirty Boots, with Johnny Never and Zep Harpo opening (April 25, 8 p.m., $16); Chris Bruni with opener Chelsea Berry (May 1, 8 p.m., $16); “Young Stars of the Flash” with Nalani & Sarina, Amanda Nolan, and the Rock and Roll After School Super Group (May 2, 7 p.m., $10).
Glass by Lisa Sabol and others is part of the ‘Art of Glass’ show at Longwood Gallery in Kennett Square (see listing).
Through May 3 Vicki Vinton at Bookplace Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford) hosts “Fifty Shades of Grey ... And Red and Green,” a solo show by painter Vicki Vinton, through May 3. The bookstore and gallery 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 25 ‘Architecture’ at Arts Alliance The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) hosts “Architecture” through April 25. Exhibitors are Scott Edmonston
Nationally recognized West Chester University trumpet quintet performs for Upland students Students at Upland Country Day School were recently treated to a performance by a nationally recognized trumpet quintet from West Chester University (WCU). The group, comprised of music and music education majors, has been playing together since October 2014 and is one of just 30 selected from a large national pool of auditions to compete in the semi-final round for the Small Trumpet Ensemble Division of the National Trumpet Competition at Messiah College on March 21. Other ensembles competing include the Curtis Institute of Music, the Eastman School of Music, Arizona State University, Indiana University and Florida State University. WCU quintet ensemble performs without a conductor, keeping tempo, rhythm and even breathing patterns in sync with performers on either side. The ensemble’s competition piece is titled “Metallic Fury” by Erik Morales. The group performed the piece along with several other pieces demonstrating a range of trumpets for the Upland student body. Several of the players are music education majors and took the time to explain the various instruments to Upland students. The students were treated to demonstrations on a standard B-flat trumpet, flugelhorn (a type of trumpet with a conical bore to its tubing that creates a mellow, dark sound), bass trumpet (a large trumpet with a very low register that sounds similar to a trombone or euphonium) and piccolo trumpet (the smallest of trumpets with a very high pitched, bright sound). The Upland students learned that the tubing of the large bass trumpet would unwrap to 9 feet in length, while the tiny piccolo trumpet would unwrap to between two and three feet. The WCU musicians also showed how various mutes, even something resembling the end of a toilet plunger, placed inside the trumpet bell, can affect the sound of the instrument. They taught Upland
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of SEA Studio Architects, Dennis Melton of Melton Architects, Hilary Mockewich of Studio Hilary, Townsend Moore of Tick Hill Studio, Mark Myers, Ed Rahme of THINK Architecture, Renee Richardson, and Wayne Simpson. Nowland Construction Services will also present a display about the Oxford Library renovation and addition. The gallery is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 610-467-0301 or visit www.oxfordart.org.
Through April 25 ‘Art of Glass’ at Longwood Gallery Longwood Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) hosts “The Art of Glass” through April 25, with works by local artists Lore Evans, Lisa Sabol and Don Jost. Call 610-444-0146 or visit www.longwoodartgallery.com.
Through April 25 Group show at Station Gallery The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) presents abstract paintings by Marlene Dubin, cows with character by Janis Fitch and oils by MaryAnn Weselyk through April 25. There will be an opening with the artists on April 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net.
May 1 to 28 Artist Connection Show
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The trumpet ensemble shows students instruments.
students about dissonance and resolution and played a piece to illustrate that concept.
The WCU trumpet ensemble consists of Miles Fagley-Orfanella, music edu-
cation and performance; Sam Hontz, performance; Heather House, music education;
Andrew King, performance; and Jonathan Lightcap, music education.
The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) hosts the Artist Connection Show and Sale from May 1 to 28. The group includes artists from the tri-state area who meet regularly at the Arts Alliance. A reception will be held May 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 610-4670301 or visit www.oxfordart.org.
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Around the Area Doctor lecture focuses on eating and exercise for the family
Engagement Victor and Kelly Farkas of Oxford announce the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Ann Farkas of Oxford, to Stephan Allen Brown, Jr., of Nottingham. Farkas graduated from Oxford Area High School in 2010 and will be a May 2015 graduate of West Chester University. She is employed by the Ware
Presbyterian Village in Oxford. Brown is the son of Stephan Brown, Sr., of Gap, and Laurie Sharkey of Nottingham. He graduated from Oxford Area High School in 2009, and from Universal Technical Institute in 2010. He is employed by Beltway Companies in Elkton, Md. A Jan. 9 wedding is planned.
Eating and exercise both very much affect our health and quality of life. But, sometimes, it’s hard to know what practices and guidelines are helpful and what, among the wealth of information that’s available, is based on good science. Join Jennersville Regional Hospital for a free seminar featuring family physician Stefanie Steiner, D.O., as she presents Family Eating and Exercise 101. The lecture is set for Thursday, April 9, 6:30 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn, 815 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square. As part of the evening, a representative from BeeFit will offer a taste testing of some healthy family favorites. Registration is required as space is limited. A certified fitness instructor as well as family physician, Dr. Steiner is a provider at Family Practice Associates of Southern
Chester County. She is boardcertified and a member of Jennersville Regional Hospital Medical Staff. Dr. Steiner received her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency training for Family Practice at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has been practicing since 2003 and recently joined Family Practice Associates of Southern Chester County with offices in Kennett Square and West Grove. This program is part of the Doctor Lectures in the Community series organized by Jennersville Regional Hospital. It is free and open to the community with pre-registration by logging onto www.jennerville. com/events or calling 610-8691223 to register.
Yarn art installed at Hagley Museum and Library The iron gates and brick pillars at the entrance to Hagley Museum have been transformed by something much softer: yarn. Inspired by the hooked rug on view in Hagley’s “Unraveling Stories” exhibit, local crochet artist Sharon Silverman designed the “yarnbomb” installation -- in which natural or man-made objects are adorned with knit or crochet -- based on the rug’s themes. “I wanted to create something colorful and inviting that connects with the history Nancy du Pont Reynolds Cooch depicted in her incredible piece,” Silverman said. “These items are significant to the du Pont family and the site, including fleur-delis, flowers, and animals.” The installation, which began on March 27, is also an opportunity to promote the fiber arts and encourage people of all ages to visit Hagley. “The site is a Brandywine Valley treasure -- so much more than the word ‘museum’ implies,” said Silverman, who became a fan of Hagley when she was
writing her book, Brandywine Valley: The Informed Traveler’s Guide. “I’m especially grateful to Joan Hoge-North, director of museum services, for her openness to the project and support for it,” Silverman said. “I also owe a huge thank-you to Hagley’s handwork volunteers. The group embraced the yarn art concept and made many of the pieces that are incorporated into the artwork. Their help was invaluable.” “Hagley is so excited about partnering with Sharon Silverman to bring attention to our new experimental exhibition, while also providing a canvas for public arts on the Brandywine,” Hoge-North said. Hagley Museum and Library (200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington, Del.) is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum admission is $14 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 14, $10 for students and seniors, and free for ages 5 and younger. Visit www.hagley. org or call 302-658-2400.
National Penn donates to high-school science program
For the third year in a row, National Penn presented a donation to Project REEL, an innovative science initiative at Oxford Area High School. The $8,000 donation was made through the Oxford Educational Foundation (OEF) and the state Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITCP), which is designed to encourage banks and other businesses to support education by providing tax credits based on the amount of gifts made to Pennsylvania schools. In 2009, the OEF was approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development as an Educational Improvement Organization, making the foundation eligible for gifts through EITCP. The OEF Board of Directors again decided to grant the National Penn funds to Project REEL to support the purchase of lab materials and student activities. Project REEL (Research Experiences to Enhance Learning) was established at the high school by science teacher Brian Urig in partnership with his alma mater, Ohio State University. Ohio State designed Project REEL as a way to transition entry-level college chemistry classes into more research-based courses. Through Project REEL, Urig has incorporated a research
module approach into the Advanced Placement chemistry curriculum that is similar to what students experience in Ohio State’s freshman chemistry classes. “The goal of Project REEL is to increase retention in science by exposing students to actual research techniques and procedures,” he said. “It represents a real change from the ‘cookbook’ chemistry many of us experienced in high school and college courses.” Urig said Project REEL is perfectly suited to the small group of students enrolled in AP chemistry. “They are learning about concepts like bonding theory and the structure of solids that are not covered in most AP courses,” he noted. “They are also learning sophisticated lab techniques similar to those used in industry.” The Project REEL curriculum also incorporates report writing, and the ethics of research are discussed. “It’s a format that gets the kids pumped up,” said Urig. “They’ve chosen to take AP because they want to be pushed, to do what high school kids don’t normally do, and Project REEL represents something totally new for them. They often will go beyond what they would do in freshman college chemistry. It is a solid foundation for achieving great things as they continue their education.”
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Garden beds ready at Goddard Park London Grove Township announced this week that garden beds are ready at Goddard Park and available for anyone interested
in using them for the 2015 planting season. Contact the township at 610-345-0100 or email: Ssmith@ londongrove.org for more details.
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National Penn recently donated $8,000 to Project REEL, an innovative science initiative at Oxford Area High School, through the state Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program and the Oxford Educational Foundation (OEF.) Pictured from left are National Penn Jennersville branch manager Sylvia Justice, National Penn Oxford branch manager Jodi Farrow, OEF Executive Director Dr. Raymond Fischer, chemistry teacher Brian Urig, OEF Board of Directors member Stephen Roberts and Principal Christopher Dormer.
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Publishing Date – April 29 • Advertising Deadline – April 22 Event Date – May 16
TOTAL CIRCULATION of 22,000 COPIES The Kennett Run has grown to be a major sporting and family fun event. It continues to be a huge success because of the quality of the competition, the dedication and effectiveness of the area service clubs and organizations and the vast support of area business. Last year over 3,500 individuals participated and 6,900 spectators attended the Kennett Run from the Tri-State area and beyond. 15,000 copies inserted into the Chester County Press, 4,000 additional copies distributed through businesses and newsracks in Chester County, PA & New Castle County, DE. Hundreds of copies will be distributed as a free keepsake the day of the event, May 16.
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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-244 Writ of Execution No. 2012-06320 DEBT $350,075.42 PROPERTY situate in the Borough of Atglen, Chester County, Pennsylvania UPI# 7-4-49 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: US Bank National Association as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-Emx9 VS DEFENDANT: SEAN MERRITT and KRISTIN MERRITT a/k/a KRISTIN S. MERRITT SALE ADDRESS: 207 Green Street, Atglen, PA 19310971 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, 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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-249 Writ of Execution No. 2012-129281 DEBT $319,680.25 PROPERTY situate in the London Grove Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 59-8-674 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: MICHELLE BOYD SALE ADDRESS: 853 Easkey Lane, Avondale, PA 19311-9331 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, 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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.
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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-251 Writ of Execution No. 2014-06896 DEBT $311,012.16 ALL THAT CERTAIN piece or parcel of land situate in Franklin Township, Chester County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being Lot No. 13 Carriage Run, bounded and described as follows, to wit: TAX I.D.#: 2-04L-17 PLAINTIFF: LSF8 Master Participation Trust, by Caliber Home Loans, Inc. VS DEFENDANT: JOSEPH L. BEITLER, JR., and KRISTI D. MIZENKO SALE ADDRESS: 126 Carriage Run Drive, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania 19352 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215-7901010 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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-252 Writ of Execution No. 2014-00955 DEBT $92,423.01 PROPERTY situate in the Coatesville City, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 16-2-98.2 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: CitiMortgage,Inc. VS DEFENDANT: NATASHIA C. MILLER a/k/a NATASHIA MILLER f/k/a NATASHIA BOOKMAN and JOHN R. MILLER a/k/a JOHN MILLER SALE ADDRESS: 749 Coates Street, Coatesville, PA PLANTIFFS ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, 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 Co. and the balance made payable
to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-254 Writ of Execution No. 2013-06326 DEBT $147,766.21 ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of ground known as Parcel “A” on a plan of property now or late of Frederick C. Breitenbach et ux situated in West Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a survey made by George E. Regester, Jr. & Sons, Inc. dated November 29, 1973.
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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-262 Writ of Execution No. 2013-02141 DEBT $783,354.45
SALE NO. 15-4-258 Writ of Execution No. 2014-08617 DEBT $437,643.57 PROPERTY situate in London Grove Township
PROPERTY situate in the East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
TAX Parcel #59-9-1.1 UPI# 61-5-195.20
BEGINNING at a spike set in the title line of Public Road T-372 leading in the northeasterly division to T-332 and southwesterly direction to Lancaster County, said spike marking the southeasterly corner of this about to be described tract and southwesterly corner of land now or late of L. H. Schoff; thence leaving said spike of beginning and by said title line T-372, south seventy-one degrees thirty-two minutes twenty one seconds west (S. 71º 32’ 21” W.) two hundred eighty-five (285) feet to a spike marking the southwesterly corner of this and southeasterly corner of land of Parcel “B” on said Plan under option to M.A. Reinhart, Jr. et ux., grantee herein; thence by said land of Parcel “B” north ten degrees fifty-six minutes two seconds west (N. 10º 56’ 2” W.), three hundred fifteen and eighty one-hundredths (315.80) feet to an iron pin marking the northwesterly corner of this and set in line of land now or late of S. Q. Pepple; thence by said land now or late of Pepple north sixtyone degrees nine minutes fourteen seconds east (N. 61º 9’ 14” E.) two hundred eighty-five (285) feet to an old iron pin marking the northeasterly corner of this and northwesterly corner of said land now or late of L. H. Schoff; thence by said land south twelve degrees forty-two minutes thirtynine seconds east (S. 12º 42’ 39” E.) three hundred sixty-six and thirty onehundredths (366.30) feet to a spike, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning. UPI # 44-03-0002.02A BEING known as Road #1 Box 181 a/k/a 2067 Schoff Road, Atglen, PA 19310 BEING the same premises which Helen M. Breitenbach, by Deed dated January 11, 1974 and recorded June 18, 1974 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Book R42 Page 328, granted and conveyed unto Maris A. Reinhart Jr. and Rebecca P. Reinhart, his wife, as tenants by the entireties. Maris A. Reinhart Jr. has since departed this life on 12/01/2011 and Rebecca P. Reinhart departed this life on 12/18/2010.
IMPROVEMENTS: residential dwelling.
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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-274 Writ of Execution No. 2014-10172 DEBT $281,787.10 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land situate in Township of Franklin, Chester County, Pennsylvania
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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-295 Writ of Execution No. 2011-10013 DEBT $220,711.25 PROPERTY situate in the Borough of Atglen, Chester County, Pennsylvania
PLAINTIFF: Green Tree Servicing LLC VS DEFENDANT: CLINTON G. HEFFNER and SHERRI A. SPINA SALE ADDRESS: 100 South Williamson Road, Avondale, PA 19311 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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Holders of The GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-4F VS DEFENDANT: PATRICK A. GLEAN SALE ADDRESS: 110 Hadleys Mill Road, a/k/a 110 Hadleys Mill Run, Kennett Square, PA 193481780 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, 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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
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SALE NO. 15-4-259 Writ of Execution No. 2010-08542 DEBT $323,457.43
By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
PROPERTY situate in the New Garden Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
SALE NO. 15-4-264 Writ of Execution No. 2014-09877 DEBT $177,773.12
BLR# 60-4-378 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling
PLAINTIFF: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND EXECUTORS OF THE ESTATE OF MARIS A. REINHART
PLAINTIFF: Christiana Trust, a Division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but as Trustee of Arlp Trust 3 VS DEFENDANT: AJAY K. BHAN and CINDY BHAN a/k/a CINDY D. BHAN
SALE ADDRESS: Road #1 Box 181 a/k/a 2067 Schoff Road, Atglen, PA 19310
SALE ADDRESS: 344 Carlisle Drive, Avondale, PA 19311-1439
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN & EISENBERG, PC, 215-572-8111
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must
PLAINTIFF: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006D, Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-D VS DEFENDANT: PAULA FERRANTO a/k/a PAULA J. FERRANTO and JOHN SMITH A/K/A JOHN D. SMITH SALE ADDRESS: 308 Heather Hills Drive, Landenberg, PA 19350 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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-285 Writ of Execution No. 2013-10513 DEBT $133,856.49
PROPERTY situate in Borough of West Grove TAX Parcel #05-06-0039 IMPROVEMENTS: residential dwelling.
TAX Parcel No.: 72-2-71.7
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PLAINTIFF: PNC Bank, National Association, Successor by Merger to National City Mortgage, a Division of National City Bank VS DEFENDANT: LAWRENCE J. COOKE SALE ADDRESS: 11 Goldenrod Lane, West Grove, PA 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322
PROPERTY situate in the Oxford Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania
IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: GMAC Mortgage, LLC VS DEFENDANT: JAMES J. GRAMLICH SALE ADDRESS: 602 Cattail Road, Atglen, PA 19310-9739 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, 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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-303 Writ of Execution No. 2014-05057 DEBT $167,486.46 ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage, known as 417 Broad Street, and lots and tracts of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Borough of Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows:
BLR# 6-5-40.2 TAX I.D. #: 06-05-0210 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling
SALE ADDRESS: 440 Park Street, Oxford, PA 193631536
PLAINTIFF: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Residential Asset Securitization Trust 2006-A3CB Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-C c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: RUSSELL V. McKINNON
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000
SALE ADDRESS: 417 Broad Street, Oxford, Pennsylvania 19363
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of
PLAINTIFF
PLAINTIFF Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: LINDA SNYDER
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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-304 Writ of Execution No. 2014-08806 DEBT $226,292.61
BLR# 7-6-1.21
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McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215-7901010
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ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land with the buildings thereon erected, known as Lot No. 9 on a Plan of Lots of Abbie Gouge, situate in the Borough of West Grove, Chester County, Pennsylvania, which Plan is recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Chester County, Pennsylvania, in Plan Book 8, Page 13, bounded and described as follows:
PA 19475 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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-308 Writ of Execution No. 2012-09658 DEBT $283,930.48 PI #60-3-1313 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece or parcel of land known as Lot No. 1 situated in New Garden Township, Chester County, State of Pennsylvania, more particularly bounded and described as follows according to a survey made by Manley N. White, dated July 24, 1970, bounded and described as follows, to wit:
TAX I.D. #: 5-7-1.7 PLAINTIFF: LSF8 Master Participation Trust c/o Caliber Home Loans, Inc. VS DEFENDANT: ALICE CARRIGAN SALE ADDRESS: 109 West Hillcrest Avenue, West Grove, Pennsylvania 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215-7901010 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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-306 Writ of Execution No. 2014-04430 DEBT $283,271.03 PROPERTY situate in Township of East Vincent TAX Parcel #21-5-5.5 IMPROVEMENTS: residential dwelling.
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PLAINTIFF: Green Tree Servicing LLC VS DEFENDANT: DEBRA A. JEFFRIES SALE ADDRESS: 416 Reitnour Road, Spring City,
BEGINNING at a point in the center of Vine Street in Toughkenamon, said point being a corner of land of Mario Rao, thence along the center of Vine Street south 75 degrees 47 minutes west 154.55 feet to a point; thence the following (2) courses and distances separating land of Thomas J. Mattoscio, Jr. from land about to be conveyed; (1) north 0 degrees sixteen minutes 40 seconds west 290.40 feet to a pipe; (2) thence north 75 degrees 47 minutes east 154.55 feet to a pipe in line of land of Mario Pao, thence thereby along same south 0 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds east 290.40 feet to the place of beginning. CONTAINING 1.0 acre of land, more or less. UPI # 60-3-131.5 ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of ground situate in New Garden Township, Chester County, State of Pennsylvania, based on a prior survey made by Manley N. White, Registered Surveyor, as taken from Plan of George E. Regester, Jr. and Sons, Inc., Registered Land Surveyors, Number M-383, dated August 8, 1979, being fully bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point marking the northeasterly corner of this about to be described tract, a corner of lands of Joel F. Schlichter and set in line of lands of Frank A. Ferranto; thence leaving said point of beginning and along said lands of Frank A. Ferranto south 00 degrees 16 minutes 40 seconds east 229.10’ to a point marking the southeasterly corner of this and the northeasterly corner of other lands of Thomas J. Mattoscio, Jr., et ux; thence along said other lands of Thomas J. Mattoscio, Jr., et ux, and partly by lands of Albert J. Ragozzo, et ux, south 75 degrees 47 minutes 00 seconds west 194.15’ to a point marking the southeasterly corner of this and a corner of other lands of Thomas J. Mattoscio, Jr., to be conveyed unto Ruth M. Mattoscio, being Tract A on said Plan; thence along said Tract A north 00 degrees 16 minutes 40 seconds west, 234.25’ to a point mentioned Joel F. Schlichter; thence along said lands of Joel F. Schlichter north 77 degrees Continued on Page 8B
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16 minutes 07 seconds east 192.97’ to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS, KIRN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 215942-2090
CONTAINING 1.002 acres of land be the same more or less.
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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
BEING Parcel B on said Plan. BEING the same premises which Thomas Mattoscio, JR. and Angela M. Mattoscio by Deed dated May 3, 2006 and recorded August 15, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 6926, Page 2201, granted and conveyed unto Brian T. Mattoscio and Eymorfia K. Mattoscio BEING known as: 209 Maple Lane, Toughkenamon, PA 19374 PARCEL No.: 60-3-131.3 and 60-3-131.5 IMPROVEMENTS: residential property. PLAINTIFF: Federal National Mortgage Association VS DEFENDANT: BRIAN T. MATTOSCIO and EYMORFIA K. MATTOSCIO SALE ADDRESS: 209 Maple Lane, Toughkenamon, PA
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made
in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-314 Writ of Execution No. 2014-09717 DEBT $307,117.31
west, 30.59 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.
SALE ADDRESS: 231 Township Road, Oxford, PA 19363
BEING Lot #1 on said Plan.
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PARKER McCAY, PA, 856596-8900
CONTAINING 1.096 acres, more or less. TAX ID: 56-4-13.1
ALL THAT CERTAIN tract or parcel of land located in the Township of Lower Oxford, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the bed of Rayesville-Lincoln Road, a corner of lands now or late of Hooper Vines; thence from the beginning point, through the bed of said road, north 46 degrees 47 minutes 53 west, 127.07 feet to a corner of Lot #2 on said Plan; thence leaving the bed of said road, along said lands, north 28 degrees 52 minutes 26 seconds east, 320.17 feet; thence extending along same, south 46 degrees 47 minutes 53 seconds east, 154.82 feet to a point in line of lands now or late of Ethel Cullen; thence along said lands, south 28 degrees 52 minutes 26 seconds west, 289.71 feet to a corner of lands of Hooper Vines, aforesaid, said point also being in the bed of aforementioned road; thence along said lands, north 89 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds
TITLE is vested in Kathy N. Stringer a/k/a Kathy N. Boddy as personal representative for the Estate of Lawrence W. Boddy, Jr. by virtue of letters testamentary and the Estate opened in Register of Wills of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Case No. 1512-0362,the for the late Lawrence W. Boddy, Jr., the original Grantee by Deed dated 06/15/2005 from Lawrence W. Boddy, Jr. and Brenda A. Boddy, his wife, and recorded 07/11/2005 in Deed Book 6545, Page 628 in the Chestser County Recorder’s Office. PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-22 VS DEFENDANT: KATHY N. STRINGER a/k/a KATHY N. BODDY as PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF LAWRENCE W. BODDY, JR.
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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May
8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-319 Writ of Execution No. 2014-10503 DEBT $280,113.43 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or tract of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, hereditaments and appurtenances, situate in the Township of Upper Oxford, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, described in accordance with a Plan of Lots of Dora M. Brown and Elnora A. Ward, made by Arthur Crowell dated October 31, 1942, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the southwesterly side of U.S. Route #1, a corner of land of Josiah Jay; thence from the beginning point and extending along U.S. Route #1 north 70 degrees 45 minutes east, 95.7 feet to a spike, a corner of land of Elnora A. Ward; thence extending along same south 07 degrees 17 minutes west, crossing a well, 695.20 feet to an iron pin, a corner of Lincoln University; thence extending along same north 84 degrees 34 minutes west, 121.50 feet to an iron pipe on the north side of Cherry Tree; thence extending along same and
land of Josiah Jay north 10 degrees 28 minutes east, 657.4 feet to the point and place of beginning. CONTAINING in area 1.6 acres of land, be the same more or less.
Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
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BEING Parcel #57-7-54. BEING the same premises which Carmen Ramos a/k/a Carmen Martinez, by Deed dated August 4, 2006 and recorded in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds Office on August 23, 2006 in Deed Book 6933, Page 2331, granted and conveyed unto Robert Comroe. PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-18 VS DEFENDANT: ROBERT COMROE SALE ADDRESS: 1491 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352 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
By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-339 Writ of Execution No. 2014-03530 DEBT $185,908.47 ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land, situated on the northwesterly side of Slate
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Classifieds LEGALS Drive; thence (4) along the northwesterly right of way line of Slate Hill Drive, along the arc of a 175.00 feet radius curve to the left 73.26 feet to a 3/4” rebar, the point of beginning, said curve having a chord distance of 72.72 feet and bearing north 80 degrees 09 minutes 33 seconds west. BEING the same premises which Oxford Land L.P., a Pennsylvania Limited Partnership, by Indenture dated 11/30/01 and recorded 12/14/01 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester in Record Book 5142 Page 275, granted and conveyed unto Leland Thomas and Sharon Thomas, in fee. BEING UPI No. 69-3-64.29 ASSESSMENT: $202,740.00 PLAINTIFF: Citadel Federal Credit Union VS DEFENDANT: LELAND S. THOMAS and SHARON D. THOMAS SALE ADDRESS: 724 Slate Hill Drive, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: CHRISTOPHER J. PIPPETT, ESQ., 610-4587500 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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten
(10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-4-341 Writ of Execution No. 2014-01625 DEBT $46,269.91 ALL THAT messuage and lot of land, situate in the Borough of West Grove, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, viz: TAX I.D. #: 5-4-26 PLAINTIFF: First Horizon Home Loans a Division of First Tennessee Bank National Association c/o Nationstar Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: EDUARDO DOMINGUEZ, a/k/a EDWARD DOMINQUEZ and MARY L. ALMONY SALE ADDRESS: 125 West Evergreen Street, West Grove, Pennsylvania 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215-7901010 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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday May 8, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
of Kennett Square shown as Lots No. ___ and No. ___ on Plan of Building Lots of “Kennett Heights” as recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Chester County and being bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Richard Road as originally laid out, said point of beginning being a corner of Parcel B and being marked by the following 2 courses and distances, from an iron marking the intersection of the northerly side of Richards Road (45 feet wide) with the westerly side of Bloomfields Avenue (50 feet wide) to wit: (1) south 18 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds east 43.10 feet (2) north 71 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds east 50 feet to said point of beginning and along the southerly side of Richards Road as originally laid out north 71 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds east 50 feet to a point in a common driveway marking a corner of the lands of Donald R. and Patricia A. Farmer, thence along the same south 18 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds east 1.90 feet to a point on the southerly side of Richards Road as presently laid out; thence continuing along the lands of Donald R. and Patricia A. Farmer leaving Richards Road passing through the aforementioned common drive and passing through a garage 148.10 feet to a point in line with the lands of Marvin B. and Willa Mae Claycomb; thence along same north 18 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds west 148.10 feet to an iron pin on the southerly side of Richards Road as presently laid out thence continuing along Parcel B north 18 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds west 1.90 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING UPI #3-3-111 BLR# 3-3-111 BEING the same premises which Gary R. Clark and Suzanne J. Clark, husband and wife, granted and conveyed unto Teresa Mitchell by Deed dated August 30, 2004 and recorded September 3, 2004 in Chester County Record Book 6272, Page 416 for the consideration of $197,200.00
SALE NO. 15-4-350 Writ of Execution No. 2014-10954 DEBT $214,166.39
PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: TERESA MITCHELL
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land situate in the Borough
SALE ADDRESS: 530 Richards Road, Kennett
SERVICES OFFERED Square, PA 19348 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 Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 3p-25-3t
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ESTATE OF BEATRICE WYLIE late of Kennett Square Township, Chester County, deceased, Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the said estate are requested to present them, and all persons indebted to said decedent to make payment without delay to: Irene W. Rogers, Executrix, 32 Turner Court , Princton, NJ 08540 4p-1-3t
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ESTATE OF JAMES C. MAHAN a/k/a/ JAMES C . MAHAN, JR. LATE OF WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP Letters of testamentary on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments, without delay to: Brenda A. Mahan, Executrix 1225 E. Strasburg Road west Chester, PA 19380 Or to her attorney: Robert J. Breslin, Jr., Esquire Pappano and Breslin 3305 Edgmont Avenue Brookhaven, PA 19015 4p-1-3t
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ESTATE OF DOMINIC L. DIEUGENIO LATE OF HONEYBROOK TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PA E X ECU TO R: J OA N M. GREEN, 37 PINE TREE DRIV E , C O LO NI A , N J 07067 ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE : KRISTEN L. BEHRENS, BEGLEY LAW GROUP, P.C., 509 S. LENOLA ROAD, BUILDING 7, MOORESTOWN, NJ 08057 CONTACT: KARYN VANBUSKIRK, BEGLEY LAW GROUP, P.C., 509 S. LENOLA ROAD, BUILDING 7 , MOORESTOWN, NJ 08057 856-235-8501 4p-8-3t
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“Pursuant to the Clean Streams Law, Section 307, public notice is hereby given that Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) is filing an application for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Individual Permit for Discharge to Industrial Wastewater, in place of a PAG-10 for Hydrostatic Discharge, to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The site is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The northern end of the Project is at the Eagle Compressor Station on Fellowship Road, in West Vincent Township, approximately 460 feet northeast of the intersection between Eagle Farms Road and Fellowship Road in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. The southern end of this Project is at the Downingtown Compressor Station, in Downingtown Borough, approximately 330 feet southeast of the intersection between Poorhouse Road and Federal Drive. This Notice of Intent to Discharge states that the applicant intends to discharge clean hydrostatic test water as part of the construction of 1278 Loop project. The Line 1278 Loop will consist of approximately 9.5 miles of 26-inch-diameter pipeline. The Act provides for a 30day public comment period. For more information about this land use review process, please visit www.depweb. state.pa.us Please submit any comments concerning this project to the DEP Permitting and Technical Services Section at: Southeast Regional Office2 E. Main Street Norristown, PA 19401-4915 4t-8-4t
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