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Volume 153, No. 15

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Run For Our Kennett Consolidated School Sons is a great District’s proposed final community effort budget totals $88.2 million Event has raised $520,000 over ten years

Henry and Elliot Johnson were at the race again this year.

By JP Phillips Correspondent April 6 arrived as a cloudy and crisp spring morning as the tenth annual Unionville Run For Our Sons wound its way through the rolling terrain of the La Reserve and Fox Lee Manor neighborhoods, starting and ending at Charles F. Patton Middle School.

People came out to run, walk, ride scooters, or push strollers. But mostly they came to show support for the Johnson family and their fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Organized by Unionville high school Spanish teacher Joanna Johnson and her Avon Grove tops Bishop husband Paul, the run honShanahan...8A ors their sons Elliot (15) and Henry (12), who both have the disorder. The purpose of the event is to raise community awareness and funds to fight the disorder and one day, hopefully soon, find a cure.

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mational video posted on the Unionville Chadds-Ford School District website.

“Duchenne is a fatal genetic disorder that slowly robs people of their muscle strength,” she said. “First they lose their ability to walk, then they lose their ability to use their arms, then they need breathing assistance, and eventually die from heart failure. Survival beyond age 30 is rare, and there is no cure.”

Joanna said that in year one of the run, the boys’ disorder was barely noticeable.

But now, ten years later, the differences are stark.

“Right before last year’s run, Elliot fell and suffered a femur break and has not walked independently since that day,” she said. “Henry can only take a few steps with assistance.” Then she added, “I don’t allow myself to focus on the negative. I focus on what I can do to make a difference.

This community has shown me over and over again that you care, and that you are

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Kennett School Board authorized the release of the proposed final budget for the 20192020 school year at its meeting on Monday night.

The budget is now available to the public for a 30-day review period, as required by the state.

The proposed budget totals $88,253,792 and would require a tax increase of approximately 2.07 percent if it were to be approved as is. That amounts to a $115 tax

increase for the average residential property in the district, according to school board member Michael Finnegan, who serves on the district’s Finance Committee.

Overall, projected expenditures are increasing by approximately $2 million over the current school year—an increase of about 2.38 percent. Salaries are increasing by about 2.50 percent. That figure will likely change as some staff members will decide to retire or leave at the end of the current school year.

Most of the increases in the

2019-2020 budget, when compared to the spending plan for the current plan, can be attributed to fixed costs like salaries and the contributions to the Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS). The school district’s PSERS costs are increasing by about 2.57 percent for the next fiscal year.

Finnegan said that district officials are still working on the spending plan so the final budget could be less than the proposed final budget if any Continued on Page 2A

Photos by JP Phillips

Runners begin the 10th annual Run For Our Sons on April 6.

all by my side in this fight, and I really could not be more grateful.”

All proceeds go to Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit group started in 1994.

Their mission is to end

Duchenne by investing in research and advocating in Washington, D.C. PPMD has invested more than $50 million and has leveraged over $500 million more since its inception.

Joanna said that PPMD

is integral to the progress in finding a cure. There are now 20 drugs in clinical trials. This past January, a promising new gene therapy trial was started.

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East Marlborough supervisors contract for a new environmental resources plan

By Chris Barber Correspondent At their April 1 meeting, the East Marlborough Board of Supervisors selected the Brandywine Conservancy to update the township’s Open Space, Recreation and Environmental Resources Plan.

The Brandywine Conservancy is a community-based, nonprofit organization based in Chadds Ford that is dedi-

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cated to the protection and stewardship of natural and working lands for the public good. The current plan set for update was presented and prepared in 1993

by Glackin Associates and Conservation Advisors.

This lengthy plan, presented in book form, is an accounting and inventory using objectives and strategies to address the geography, population, institutions, byways and resources in the township.

It has a stated mission of maintaining the rural character of the township. It recognizes, as well, that growth and changes will occur as time goes by. It also seeks and reports the prevailing public attitudes at the time.

It is estimated that the new project will cost slightly more than $51,000, of which $48,300 is in grants, Township Manager Laurie Prysock said at the meeting.

In the 26 years since the

present plan was written, much has changed in the township, although many things have not. In 1993, the population of East Marlborough was 4,781, and the annual township budget was listed at $721,000. The stormwater management plan needed updating and the formation of a non-profit land trust was a suggestion about to take shape. Open space was 77 percent of the township area, and more than half

the respondents to surveys favored cluster development with open common spaces, according to the report.

Today there are about 7,400 people living in East Marlborough, the annual operating budget is $2.9 million, and the township has revised its sewage treatment ordinances and implemented stormwater management measures.

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Township to pursue code enforcement on abandoned garden center

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors voted on April 3 to pursue a hearing in District Court immediately, in order to pursue the enforcement of the township’s zoning ordinance and appropriate codes against Stephens Garden Creations, Inc., whose abandoned business has upset the residents of a nearby development.

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same. The Cokeysville marble underground mineral structure -- the cradle of clean water -- still girds the surface geography. And just like quarter century ago, developers are knocking on the township’s door, hoping to create upscale planned residential sites that feed a growing population.

The current Open Space, Recreation and Environmental Resources Plan is detailed and addresses many of these features. It presents a host of charts, maps and copies of surveys that include the area’s underground water supply, the zoning areas, the

number of working farms, the locations of scenic vistas, flood plains, historic assets, wetlands, parks and the zoning desires of the residents at that time. This information has provided the intellectual background for decisions the board makes.

But in the view of the board, the updates are needed now.

Prysock said the process of developing the new plan will take the better part of a year. Residents will be invited to a series of meetings to voice their opinions and preferences as well.

This includes questions people have about the creation of a dog park, or the establishment of bike lanes -- ideas that have emerged

in recent years.

In other business, the Supervisors approved a request by Walmart to sell fireworks in a tent on its property from June 28 to July 6. The supervisors also approved the language of an ordinance to be advertised addressing door-to-door solicitation. The new ordinance, if approved, will allow political, religious and non-profit representatives (including Girl Scout cookie sellers) to knock on doors, but will require background checks and fees from others.

The supervisors also approved a resolution to submit a form to install a flashing pedestrian signal on Route 82 at the Toll Brothers crosswalk.

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additional revenues or cost savings or identified. The final budget is expected to be adopted by the school board on June 10.

The school board approved a list of personnel items, including retirements, leaves, and new hires. This is the time of year when the number of people leaving a school district can grow, and there were two names that stood out on the list of retirements to be approved.

Raymond Fernandez, the assistant principal of Kennett High School, is retiring after 21 years in the school district. His retirement is effective on July 1.

Dr. Michael Barber, the school district’s assistant superintendent, commended Fernandez for his work on behalf of Kennett and its students. Barber explained that serving as an assistant principal, as Fernandez did, can be a challenging and thankless job.

Barber compared the role

of assistant principal to what playing center or forward for Virginia is like. “All you do is defend, defend, defend,� Barber said, referencing the basketball team that captured a national championship by emphasizing defensive play.

Barber called Fernandez a dear friend, and noted that he never looked for the spotlight for his tireless efforts.

School Board member Aline Frank offered her gratitude to Fernandez for his tremendous presence in the school district. She said that he has a great sense of fairness, and the students really appreciated that. He is also very dedicated to the job.

District officials also lauded Barbara Carozzo, a popular guidance department secretary, who is retiring after 31 years with the school district.

Barber explained that Carozzo was a very valuable and valued employee who has served the district well through the years.

The Kennett School Board approved the proposed Chester County Intermediate Unit budget for 2019-2020.

The Intermediate Unit’s

annual budget is signed off on by all 12 of the school districts it serves.

Kennett Consolidated School District’s contribution to the core budget for 2019-2020 is $34,626, the same as the current school year.

The School Board also approved an agreement with Chartwells as the food service management vendor for the 2019-2020 school year. The contract also allows for four one-year renewals. The school district had solicited requests for proposals from other vendors for this contract—it’s a requirement to do that at least every five years—but district officials are very pleased with the service that Chartwells provides, and they were happy to continue to utilize those services.

The Kennett School Board will meet again on Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center.

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

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Local News Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania presents Sen. Dinniman with Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania, which is aimed at providing equal rights to crime victims in Pennsylvania by ensuring constitutional protections, announced that Senator Andy Dinniman has been presented the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award.

The Guardian of Victims’ Rights Awards are presented to people who have served as advocates and ambassadors for crime victims across the state, working to ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect. Sen. Dinniman is one of the co-sponsors of Marsy’s Law legislation, which is seeking an amendment to ensure that the Pennsylvania Constitution enumerates rights for victims of crime.

“Victims of violent crime

deserve to have a voice.

They deserve be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion by our justice system, and they deserve to have legally protected rights to ensure they have a say in court proceedings,” Sen. Dinniman said. “After all, it is only when victims are truly heard that they and their families can begin to recover to lead long, healthy and productive lives.”

Although the state constitution enumerates rights for individuals accused and convicted of crimes, Pennsylvania is one of only nine states that does not afford the same protections to crime victims.

The award was presented on Friday, April 5 during a meeting with Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania and The Crime Victims’ Center of

Chester County, Inc. Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) recently introduced House Bill 276 for Marsy’s Law, and Sen. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) is sponsoring the bill in the Senate during this legislative session. For the state constitution to be amended, legislation must pass in two consecutive legislative sessions before being added to the ballot for voter approval. During the 2017-18 legislative session, Marsy’s Law passed unanimously in the state Senate and House.

With significant legislative support, Marsy’s Law is expected to pass both chambers by June, allowing for the measure to appear on the November 2019 ballot for consideration by Pennsylvania voters.

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State Sen. Andrew Dinniman was recently presented with the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award. Pictured, from left to right, are: Ashley Coyle, Direct Services Supervisor at The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc.; Christine Zaccarelli, Chief Executive Officer The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc.; Senator Andy Dinniman; Jennifer Riley, Marsy’s Law for PA; Caitlin Collis, Marsy’s Law for PA

House Supports Barrar’s Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians Facing Emergencies To ensure that Commonwealth residents continue to receive emergency assistance and that services are continually enhanced, the House unanimously supported legislation drafted

by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would provide for a sunset reauthorization of the Commonwealth’s 911 sys-

tem under Title 35.

The reauthorization would enhance public safety by enabling 911 centers to provide critical emergency services to communities all across the state as quickly as possible. House Bill 859 would also counteract the increasing expenses of communications equipment and rising personnel costs.

Without the bill’s passage,

the program would expire on June 30.

“Four years ago, under legislation which I sponsored, our state 911 law underwent an extensive rewrite to modernize our emergency response system with the many advancements available in communications and technology. We also created a 911 oversight board that is

working very well, which is another reason that the Commonwealth’s 911 program is in the best place it’s ever been,” Barrar said.

“House Bill 859 would ensure that the progress we’ve made isn’t lost.”

After receiving strong bipartisan support from the House, the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Abandoned garden center...

sure proceedings against the property late in 2018, and listed it as part of a sheriff’s sale. However, one of the three owners of the business then filed for protection under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, which put an end to the sheriff’s sale and brought the issue into federal bankruptcy court, where it remains.

Sander said that there is an order from the bankruptcy judge that states that the property must be under agreement of sale by May 6, 2019 and must be sold on or before Aug. 6, 2019. If either of those dates is violated, the mortgage holder will go back into bankruptcy court, file a notice of default on the part of the owner, and seek to have the property sold as part of a sheriff’s sale in May or June.

Sander said that the mortgage holder reported an optimism that the property will be cleaned up, either as a result of a sale, or in the form of a coordinated effort up by the mortgage holder and property holders sometime in 2019.

That could be the compromise that the Hillingham residents may have to live with, although several suggested at the March meeting that the township begin the clean-up on its own.

“I don’t think there are grounds for the township to authorize its staff or hire a contractor to go onto the property and ‘clean it up,’” Sander said. “We’re talking about private property here

that doesn’t look good and it may violate the property maintenance code, but that doesn’t mean that the township has a right to go on private property and do what it feels is necessary to make it aesthetically pleasing. I think the township is limited at this point to enforcing the zoning property and maintenance codes against the property owners.”

The April 3 meeting served as the township’s response to the complaints issued by the Hillingham residents two weeks earlier, when they not only expressed their frustration, but cited the township’s maintenance code. They said that Stephens Garden Creations, Inc. is in violation of Section 168-25, which states that “Properties subject to this section shall be kept free of weeds, overgrown brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, any accumulation of newspapers, circular, flyers, notices (except those required by federal, state, or local law), abandoned vehicles, portable storage devices, discarded personal items including, but not limited to, furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, printed material or any other items that give the appearance that the property is abandoned.”

Hillingham resident Joy Davies said that despite the township’s previous efforts to force the businesses’ owners to clean up their site – they had also imposed fines on the

company, one of which was paid – it was merely a “token effort” that she said didn’t help much.

Throughout the April 3 meeting, Sander filled in the gaps on several of the issues that were discussed between the residents and supervisors in March, namely, whether the township should consider having the property condemned.

Sander advised against the idea.

“The consensus was that there is nothing on the property that would lead the township to be able to support a finding of condemnation,” he said. “If it was condemned, no one could go on the property, including real estate agents and potential buyers, until it was cleaned up. The only people permitted on the property wold be those who were performing the clean-up.

“While it doesn’t look nice, and there are things strewn around the property, the issue becomes ‘What is the condition of the property that will allow the township to condemn it?’ Condemning it says that no one can occupy the property until it’s in compliance with township codes.”

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enforcing stricter regulations for cleaning up the 2.3-acre property that one Hillingham resident called a “nightmare.”

On April 3, many of those same residents in attendance came to hear possible solutions to the question of how the township could play hardball with the property’s owners, while not stepping on the toes of its potential sale, one that would lead to the clean-up of the property, an action that the residents of the Hillingham development have been pleading for.

The property is now on the market for $779,900, and advertised as a nursery, greenhouse and florist (retail, wholesale) that features a 2.3acre lot and 3,112 square feet of living space.

By a vote of 3-0, supervisors Scudder Stevens, Whitney Hoffman and Dr. Richard Leff approved a measure for the township to schedule a hearing before District Judge Albert Iacocca of District Court 15-3-04 in Kennett Square immediately, in order to pursue the enforcement of the township’s zoning ordinance and appropriate codes against the owner, and seek to impose a penalty that would accrue daily, at what Stevens estimated could be as much as $1,000 a day.

“It doesn’t seem our codes and rules provide really effective remedies and mechanisms for enforcing reasonable standards of behavior by landowners in the township,” Stevens said during his proposal. “I think we need to look at our codes and rules and regulations to see if we can tighten that up. That’s something I want to pursue, to see if we can address that.”

The board’s decision rides coattail with the recent actions of the property’s mortgage holder, who last week told township Solicitor David Sander that it began foreclo-

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Sander said, would also be “counter-intuitive” for the township, given that it may interfere with its potential sale.

Echoing the board’s decision, Sander recommended that the township continue to enforce its zoning ordinance and property maintenance code.

When asked by a Hillingham resident whether the township has ever been interested in purchasing the property, Sander answered, “No.” While the potential impact of the township’s application with the District Court remains to be seen, it’s a commitment the township is making to the Hillingham residents, Stevens said.

“I thought [the situation] was under control, until you came in and told us [that it wasn’t] a few weeks ago,” he told the residents. “I apologize for that. I hope that you feel more positive about your local government, and that you know that we do care.

Because you did come in, we’re starting a lot of different things at the same time, to try to make things happen.”

“Where can we assure that things will get taken care of?” asked supervisor Whitney Hoffman. “I don’t want to kibosh a sale that will acceler-

ate improving [the property] by applying more financial penalties, but I don’t want anybody in the township to get the impression for one minute that we’re not serious about enforcing the codes.”

Sander said that the Hillingham residents would not be left out in the dark about any future action on the abandoned property. If there is a request by the new owner of the property for a zoning change for the purpose of changing its usage, Sander said that the request would go to the township’s Zoning Hearing Board, and that all Hillingham residents would be informed of all public hearings related to the request.

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Penn Township board agrees to waive land-development plan for ‘treehouse’ project

By Marcella Peyre-Ferry Staff Writer The Avon Grove School District will be able to move forward with constructing a playground treehouse on the Penn London Elementary School grounds thanks to a slight change in the construction plan and a small name change.

At its April 3 meeting, the Penn Township Supervisors again discussed the project.

When the school district submitted the design to the township last month, the board voted not to waive the land development process on the advice of their solicitor.

Curtis Mason, the chairman of the Penn Township Board of Supervisors, emphasized that it was never the intent of the township to stop the project.

“Nobody on this board doesn’t want you to have a treehouse,” Mason explained at the April 3 meeting. “The real problem was, in the state of Pennsylvania, there’s no building code for treehouses.”

A small adjustment to the designs for the project takes care of the issue. The original treehouse design called for two supporting posts while the other two corners would be connected to trees.

Changing that plan to remove the direct connection to the trees, and instead using four posts for supports, allows the township to consider the structure a residential deck.

As a residential deck, with less than 5,000 square feet of earth disturbance and no increase in impervious surface, the Penn Township board was able to waive the land development plan. They are also waiving the permit fee for the project.

Some concerns were expressed about security for the area once the treehouse is in place. Camera surveillance was one suggestion.

The township has been looking for a camera security system for its offices and surrounding area, but companies have submitted proposals that call for different numbers of cameras and camera locations. To get a fair comparison, the supervisors directed that a plan be drawn up showing locations for 20 cameras in and outside the building. Bids meeting those specifications can then be compared and a company selected to do the job.

The supervisors are standing firm on requirements for the Roseview and Jennersville Farm Subdivisions, requiring completion of corrections to a list of deficiencies and an increase to the funds the township is holding in escrow before they will grant any more building permits to the developer.

The township has received an estimate of $130,000 to bring the streets in the development up to township

standards. With the addition of $30,000 contingency fee in case the project should go over budget, the amount the township is looking for is $160,000.

The intersection improvement project at Baltimore Pike and Route 796 is well underway, but a delay of at least four weeks is now expected on the delivery of new traffic signal poles.

The firm which produces the poles is located near Omaha, NE, where recent flooding has caused substantial damage.

Also on the agenda was a request from the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) to write a letter to their state representatives opposing the governor’s proposed system of fees to municipalities without police departments for coverage by the Pennsylvania State Police.

As the proposal stands at this time, Penn Township would have to pay $42 per capita annually for police service.

“That number will never stop increasing, It will go up and up,” supervisor Victor Mantegna said.

Mason noted that he believes the State Police do a fine job, but he would prefer to see a different method for funding. “I think the State Police are well-trained and do a good job. I want to keep it that way,” he said. “None of us feel this is a fair way.”

Claire Mooney named president and CEO for Jennersville Hospital Dr. Claire Mooney has been named the president and CEO of Jennersville Hospital, Tower Health has announced.

She has served as its interim CEO since November of 2018.

Dr. Mooney previously served as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Jennersville Hospital, overseeing the nursing department, improving clinical quality outcomes and patient experience.

She joined Tower Health in 2016 as Senior Director of Nursing, Reading Hospital, where she led the cardiac bundled payment initiative to improve patient care.

Prior to her time at Reading, Dr. Mooney worked as Director of Nursing at Lancaster General Health, where she successfully led the Magnet journey of over 500 members of the nursing staff, and co-published an article documenting higher survival rates at Magnetaccredited adult trauma centers as compared to nonMagnet hospitals.

“Claire is engaging, visible, caring, and resultsoriented. Her twenty years of nursing leadership experience is reflected in the value she brings to the Hospital in the form of quality patient care and leadership,” said Clint Matthews, President and CEO of Tower Health.

Dr. Mooney also led

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Dr. Claire Mooney has been named the president and CEO of Jennersville Hospital.

Emergency Services at Chestnut Hill Hospital as Director of Critical Care and Emergency Services, where she decreased Emergency Room length of stay by 60 minutes within three months and increased suicide prevention screening by 25 percent. Leading up to her role at Chestnut Hill, she served as Nurse Manager of the Surgical Intensive Care and Progressive Care Units for Reading Health System, where she managed the Divisional and Organizational Education Council and implemented the just-in-time inventory process with the Operational Council. In addition to her clinical and administrative achievements, she is also the founder of NurseWorthy, LLC; specif ically established to assist nurses in transitioning into leadership roles.

“We’ve thoroughly

enjoyed working with Claire as interim President and CEO and look forward to collaborating with her on the future of Jennersville Hospital,” said David Fitzgerald, the chair of the Jennersville Hospital Board of Trustees.

Dr. Mooney earned her MBA from Alvernia University in Reading and a Master of Nursing in Leadership and Health Systems Management from Loyola University - New Orleans, La. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Loyola University - New Orleans, La., in 2018, during which time she obtained a grant from the Pennsylvania Crime Coalition to combat the nationwide opioid crisis. She is recognized as an accomplished local and national presenter on the latest nursing issues.

Dr. Mooney will continue to support both the Hospital’s and Tower Health’s business goals and objectives. Additionally, she will oversee current and future investments in the Hospital, spearheading the opening of the new pharmacy in December 2019 and introducing new Chemotherapy Infusion services. She will continue to work with local organizations to lead and implement recommendations identified in the 2018 Community Health Needs Assessment.

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Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Michelle Kichline and Kathi Cozzone with Pat Bokovitz, Director of the Chester County Department of Community Development, showing the four-year downward trend in homelessness in Chester County.

Chester County Commissioners renew challenge to end homelessness Decade to Doorways, Chester County’s plan to end chronic homelessness, steps up efforts for community support Following news of the recent report of a four-year decline of homelessness in Chester County, Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell gathered recently with representatives from regional organizations that support the efforts to end homelessness, to recognize the great work of the local service partners who participate in Chester County’s Decade to Doorways initiative.

At the Decade to Doorways event, held at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester, County Department of Community Development staff and the Commissioners highlighted the power of the Decade to Doorways partnerships, which are contributing to the decline in chronic homelessness.

In addition, plans for the next actions in the Decade to Doorways program were introduced, focusing on breaking the stigma of the homeless experience and developing unwavering compassion and support for men, women and children experiencing homelessness.

In her remarks, and in noting the County’s rapid rate of growth, Commissioner Michelle Kichline said, “Chester

County is deeply committed to a ‘housing first’ approach, with a priority to provide more affordably-priced housing.

“Research proves that in order to help individuals achieve long-term success we have to identify the best resources for housing first. A permanent roof over your head sets the foundation for overcoming many obstacles, be they mental or physical challenges, job and career placement challenges, social development or substance-abuse challenges or domestic violence challenges.”

Commissioner Kathi Cozzone shared her passion for creating dynamic support systems that ensure those in need are being advocated appropriately, especially children and youth. “This year’s Pointin-Time count revealed that Chester County had at least 35 children from infancy to age 12 who are without a home.

“Compared to the national average this number may seem small, but one child without a home is one too many. In providing unwavering community support through workforce and workplace initiatives, mental health awareness and training and other efforts, we can go beyond just providing a home,

to helping individuals and families sustain and maintain their homes.”

Commenting on the next steps in the Decade to Doorways campaign to break the stigma of homelessness, Commissioner Terence Farrell noted, “Chester County is well known for its innovative approach to many issues, and we have organizations and individuals with a sincere passion to challenge thinking when it comes to perceived stigmas.

“One of the best ways to change the public perception of those experiencing homelessness is to engage in ‘transformative education’ with our young people; the next generation that has the power of a more ‘open’ mind.”

Within the coming months, Chester County Community Development staff and proponents of Decade to Doorways will begin engaging the community to take part in the mission to break the stigma of homelessness.

“This action, along with all of our efforts to-date, will bring us to a point where Chester County effectively ends chronic homelessness – the overriding goal of Decade to Doorways,” added Commissioner Farrell.

On April 4, in a ceremony held at Genesis’ Michael R. Walker Building in Kennett Square, 32 local organizations received $50,000 in grant funding from the Mushroom Festival’s Board or Directors.

This event was the 19th annual grant distribution presentation. Since 2000, the festival has given away more than $1 million.

“This April event is always very symbolic for the Mushroom Festival,” said Randy Lieberman, past president of the Mushroom Festival’s Board of Directors, “because it concludes the past year’s activities and acts as a kick-off for the upcoming year.

“Unfortunately, the 2018 festival was cut short by driving rain on Sunday,” Lieberman added. “No people means no money for an outdoor event like this.” Lieberman said that this year’s grant money was greatly enhanced by a memorial fund set up for longtime mushroom grower and festival supporter Rich Forte. Teri Forte and her son, Rich, Jr., were also present to help celebrate the annual giving.

Organizations receiving

Mushroom Festival grants included: Kennett Afterschool Association Adult Literacy Program Kennett Library Camp Dreamcatcher Kennett Education Foundation Scouting Troop 20 Kennett Area Park Authority KHS Friends of Music SmartDrive Foundation PAWS for People Oxford Arts Alliance Friends Home in Kennett Garage Community and Youth Center Southern Chester County EMS Lighthouse Youth Center Kennett Fire Co. No. 1 Longwood Fire Co. Chester County Women’s Services Reins of Life Kacie’s Cause Kennett Area Community Service Meals on Wheels of Chester County ALS of Greater Philadelphia Po Mar Lin Fire Company Historic Kennett Square Bournelyf Special Camp Canine Partners for Life

The Mushroom Festival Board of Directors met on April 4 to distribute money from the annual festival.

Kennett Symphony of Chester County North Star of Chester County Avondale Fire Company EMS Division Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Family Promise of Southern Chester County Friends of Auburn Heights - 2018 Honorary Chair Grant Recipient Carla Lucas.

Costs for parking garage expansion in Kennett Square could be more than anticipated

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Kennett Square Borough has been eyeing an expansion of its parking garage for the last several years, but officials have been taking a deliberate financial approach to the project as they worked to secure grants and line up the funding. At the April 1 council meeting, council member Wayne Braffman reported that the bids for the parking garage expansion project came in at about $500,000 more than what had been anticipated.

The borough had earmarked about $1.9 million from the parking fund to help pay for a project that would add more than 90 spaces to the parking garage, and county and state funding has also been secured, but now, Braffman said, the Finance Committee will go back to work exploring potential options on how to pay for the expansion.

In better financial news for the borough, Braffman noted that there is an operating surplus in the sewer fund so far this year.

If the surplus continues to grow throughout 2019 the borough

might be in a position to pay off some of the sewer fund’s debt later this year, according to Braffman.

After a presentation and brief discussion about the possibility of the borough accepting dedication of some of the streets and alleyways that are located in the Magnolia Place community, borough council opted to direct the borough’s Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee to consider the most recent communications between Magnolia Place residents and the borough regarding the issue.

There are 79 townhomes and approximately 150 residents who live in the community.

Last year, the borough rejected a request to accept dedication of some of the streets and alleyways—in part because they are not wide enough to qualify for liquid fuels funding. The borough receives liquid fuels funding to offset the costs of making road and street repairs.

With the matter referred to the Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee meeting, borough council is hoping for a committee recommendation in time for borough council to discuss the issue at the second

council meeting in May. Borough council authorized the advertisement of a public hearing regarding an ordinance amending the borough’s zoning code, Chapter 23 for the C-2 District, which will define an “Alternative Learning Center,” and make it a use by right in the C-2 District. The alternative learning center is being planned for a location near Kennett High School.

Borough council approved the HARB application for a demolition for 120 North Broad Street, which is necessary in advance of the parking garage expansion. The borough’s Historic Architectural Review Board made the recommendation to approve the application.

Kennett Square Borough Council approved the Special Event application for the Memorial Day Parade. The event will take place on Monday, May 27.

The April 1 meeting was preceded by an executive session regarding personnel matters and the lease or purchase of real estate.

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

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more than $43,000 so far.

Donations are still being accepted, and the online auction is open until April 14 (www.one.bidpal.net/ UNIONVILLERFOS2019/ welcome).

This year’s event drew 425 participants and 80 volunteers. The top three racers were Paul Springer, who ran the 5K course in 17 minutes 12.5 seconds; John Paul Gagliardi (18:56); and Olivia Young (19:25.2).

“This race truly is a labor of love,” Joanna said. “My husband and I spend count-

less hours putting this race together every year, and just when we think we can never do it again, we witness those runners take off and they re-energize us and motivate us to continue.”

She added, “This started off as an idea from a group of girls in a community service club in the middle school who wanted to make a difference for all those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.”

Looking at the over $520,000 raised so far, Johnson said, “We can say without a doubt that we have made a difference in the mission to end Duchenne.”

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A group of friends gets ready to run.

Paul Springer came in first place, with a time of 17:12.5. Cheerers were placed at intersections to offer support and keep participants on course.

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Letter to the Editor

Make sure to register…and then vote

Congress should repeal the Authorization to Use Military Force

The season of warmer weather is upon us and there are countless activities vying for our attention—gardening and yard work, cookouts and baseball games, yard sales and trips to the local park. Our alreadybusy schedules just got busier. Soon, Memorial Day will arrive and there will be vacations to be planned.

High school and college students will be graduating in a few months and transitioning to the next phase of their lives.

In the midst of all this activity, an important, but often overlooked, event is looming: Pennsylvania’s Primary Election is set for Tuesday, May 21.

For “Party People”—those who are active in the Republican Party or the Democratic Party and those who make politics a regular part of their lives, participation in the Primary Election is almost a foregone conclusion. But most people will sit out the Primary Election. Historically, voter turnout is very low, even among registered voters, for Primary Elections.

There might be an uptick during years when the U.S. Presidency is being decided, but overall, the turnout is poor, year in and year out.

The Primary Election determines who represents each party in races that are decided in the General Election. It’s important.

There’s a connection between the fact that most Americans believe the government isn’t serving them well and the fact that most Americans don’t vote each and every time they possibly can.Our Democracy depends on participation—everybody’s participation.

The fewer people who turn out to vote, the fewer people there are to help hold elected officials accountable.

In the upcoming Primary Election, a number of local and county races will be on the ballot, including board of supervisor contests, school board elections, borough council races and several of the county row offices.

The deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania’s Primary Election is coming up on April 22. If you’re not already registered, make sure to register before then, and then turn out to vote during the Primary Election on May 21. Information about how to register in person, by mail, or online is available on Chester County’s website.

Letter to the Editor: I urge Pennsylvanians in the 6th Congressional District to ask U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan to support H.R. 1274, which repeals the Authorization to Use Military Force, or AUMF. Adopted following the Sept.

11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the AUMF permits the Executive Branch to initiate

military action on its own.

Since then, our nation has spent $5.9 trillion in borrowed money on the war against terrorism, according to Brown University’s Watson Institute for International Public Affairs.

The cost in human life includes over 6,950 U.S. soldiers, 244,000 civilians, and 21 million war refugees and displaced per-

sons. Terrible human costs and costs in resources go unacknowledged.

Under AUMF, these costs have been incurred largely without Congressional approval or oversight, as both Republican and Democrat presidents have carried on undeclared foreign wars.

The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the responsi-

bility for declaring war and providing oversight. The AUMF violates this constitutional provision, denying the constitutional right of citizens to participate through Congress in decisions that put our sons and daughters at risk and endanger our future as a nation.

Marjorie M. Herbert Kennett Square

Political and policy skills are merging

By Lee H. Hamilton Here’s a surprise: the skills that can be used to win in politics are increasingly the skills needed to produce good policy.

I know. You look at the policy stalemates in Washington and wonder how this could be. The people who arrived there by winning elections haven’t shown much in the way of policy-making prowess. But let me explain.

Politicians running for office have a choice. They can appeal to their base and count on it pushing them over the top. Or they can try to build a coalition of voters.

The former approach gives us more of what we already see: politicians who don’t show much interest in crafting broadly acceptable policy. But if they choose instead to run their campaigns by reaching out to a broader swath of the electorate, and if we as voters reward them for this at the polls, then they come to Washington with exactly the skills needed to make our representative democracy work.

We live in a time of great polarization and declining trust: in politicians, in institutions, in one another.

Sometimes I think our politics have become warfare.

Our representative democracy is in stress, if not in peril.

We need to return to our traditional approach: coalition-building across diverse groups of people. We succeed in politics and in governing the country by building a broad base of support that appeals to a wide sector of American society. Building coalitions of the similar-minded is what democracy is all about.

This means finding commonalities among different groups. The country may be chockablock with different constituencies — labor, business, racial groups, economic groups, religious and secular groups. Fortunately, there are some basics most of us agree on: the need for economic dynamism and growth, respect for the rule of law, a desire for a robust national defense.

We are, after all, part of a shared enterprise that depends on common values: civility, freedom, opportunity for all. And we all want to address the bread-andbutter issues that are on most Americans’ minds: economic opportunity, health care, retirement.

Successfully addressing both specific challenges and the values that underlie our democracy means a number of things. It means rejecting partisan hostility, and being willing to work across the aisle. It means rejecting obstructionism — that

is, the attitude that the most important thing is for my tribe to win.

It means including all people in the public dialogue and dealing with them with respect. It means rejecting authoritarianism and assaults on our fundamental institutions: the courts, Congress, law enforcement, the media — all the institutions democracy depends upon. Our aim is to strengthen them, not tear them down. After all, what is the alternative?

If you take as your starting point a desire to address the concerns of the broadest possible group of people — not, by the way, a given these days — the American people prove to be demanding, but also understanding.

They do not expect miracles, but they do expect progress.

So when politicians try to build broad coalitions — whether to win a campaign or to govern the country — they have to pay attention to public opinion and especially, though not exclusively, to quality-oflife issues. And they have to be able to convince people that some goals are tough to make progress on, and that step-by-step approaches are usually the surest route to moving forward.

But by working within the framework where majorities of Americans find themselves — in support of fair

taxation, free markets, and free trade, providing opportunity for all, preventing the rise of inequality, in support of limited immigration, in support of mainstream views on freedom of choice, in support of policies to address climate change, in support of the social safety net, protecting the poor, and addressing gross inequalities of wealth and income — there’s plenty of ground for agreement.

So the good news is that you can put together both a winning political campaign and a successful policy drive by speaking straightforwardly to the issues Americans care about, and by understanding where people’s points of commonality lie.

This takes a politician’s skill at its most basic: building consensus behind a solution to a problem. Only then can we fix the many problems the country faces.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Say thanks to your township supervisors

By David Sanko Executive Director, Pa. State Association of Township Supervisors You may read about them in the newspaper or see them along local roads, plowing snow in the winter or patching potholes in the spring.

They are your township supervisors and staff, and while you may not know them personally, these public servants show up each and every day with one goal in mind: to build a better community for you, your family, and your neighbors.

As Pennsylvania celebrates Local Government Week from April 8 to 12,

this is the perfect opportunity for you to better understand the critical role your township and its officials play in the commonwealth’s governing system.

Established to be a direct reflection and representation of the people who live there, townships are places where residents — when they choose to — have a voice in what happens, where every expenditure is scrutinized, and where services provided don’t exceed what the community needs or can afford.

In other words, townships are full-service, grassroots-driven communities overseen by your neigh-

bors, who are dedicated to of complex issues, such meeting your needs. as land use management, budgeting, transportation A system that planning, and public safety makes sense: concerns.

And because they live Since its inception, and may even work in the Pennsylvania has had three communities they represent, levels of government: township supervisors are state, county, and local. on call around the clock.

This structure, which the In fact, it’s not unusual for Founding Fathers based on supervisors to field phone a division of labor, made calls from residents during sense then and makes even dinner and to plow roads more sense now. at night and into the early In fact, the common- hours of the morning. wealth’s governing system Just imagine, though, what is a lot like a telescope. it would be like if your Open it wide and you’ll township didn’t exist and see the state’s big-picture your community was manview. Narrow the focus aged by a larger, centralized a bit and you’ve got the government. county’s regional perspecUnder this scenario, which tive. Narrow the focus even has been proposed in the more and you’ll see what past, you would not be able townships see: the local side to turn to a neighbor for of things. help. Instead, you would And each of these lev- have to approach a more els of government has distant group of elected distinct duties and priori- leaders — some of whom ties. In the early days, for may be familiar with your instance, township supervi- community; most of whom sors primarily oversaw the may not — and compete maintenance of local roads. against a much larger pool And while this continues to of individuals to get your be one of their top priori- voice heard and needs met. ties, township supervisors Local democracy, as you today have many more know it, would be lost responsibilities. and replaced with a bigger Jacks of all trades, town- and more sluggish way of ship supervisors in the 21st governing. century are hands-on local So as we celebrate Local leaders who must be well- Government Week, here’s schooled in a wide range something to keep in mind:

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David M. Sanko

Township government isn’t just another layer of government; it’s the critical layer, the foundation. It’s the one that represents you and your family, lives within its budget, and provides the services you’ve asked for — nothing more and nothing less.

And the next time you’re out and about, take a good look around your township and realize that all the good things you see — the parks, the well-maintained roads, and the safe environment to raise a family — are possible because your local

leaders, your neighbors, had a vision and turned it into a reality for you.

David M. Sanko is the executive director of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors. With a broad background in local and state government, Sanko oversees an organization that is the primary advocate for the commonwealth’s 1,453 townships of the second class, which are home to 5.5 million Pennsylvanians and cover 95 percent of the commonwealth’s land mass.

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Avon Grove defeats Bishop Shanahan, 6-2

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Avon Grove Red Devils relied on a triedand-true formula of good pitching, solid defense, and timely hitting to defeat Bishop Shanahan, 6-2, in a home game on April 4.

After a scoreless first inning, Avon Grove claimed the lead in their half of the second inning off Bishop Shanahan starting pitcher Kenny Kunzman. Andrew Nole and Jack Lincoln started the rally by reaching base on walks. A single

by Aiden Duda loaded the bases. Bailey Smith drove in the first run of the game as he belted a fly ball to center that was deep enough to score Nole. Jacob Stretch then delivered a clutch base hit, singling sharply to drive in two runs. Avon Grove had a 3-0 lead.

Bishop Shanahan played some small ball in the top of the third inning to cut into Avon Grove’s lead. Justin Sampson reached base on an infield single and then advanced to second on a wild pitch. Simmi Whitehill singled and Sampson moved over to third.

Sampson then scored on a fielder’s choice when Matt Bertolami hit a slow grounder toward second base, cutting the home team’s lead to 3-1.

Kunzman made fast work of the Red Devils in the bottom half of the

third when he quickly coaxed three straight groundouts.

In the top of the fourth, Bishop Shanahan loaded the bases off Avon Grove starting pitcher Owen Mahoney when Kurt Pollard was hit by a pitch, Derek Gibbs singled, and Will Ciarlone walked.

Bishop Shanahan pushed across one run when Sampson grounded out.

That trimmed Avon Grove’s lead to 3-2.

Mahoney battled back and coaxed a fly ball off the bat of Aiden Fisher to end the inning and the scoring threat.

Kunzman, meanwhile, had settled into a nice groove on the mound for Bishop Shanahan. For the second inning in a row, he quickly set Avon Grove down in order in the bottom of the fourth.

The Red Devils’ bats’ got hot again in the bottom of the fifth, when Shane Kelleher and Bryce Porter delivered big hits for their team.

The inning began with Smith walking and Stretch reached on a bunt base hit. Nick Sciotto dropped down an excellent sacrifice bunt that moved the runners over to second and third.

That’s when Kelleher delivered a triple to score both runs, pushing the lead to 5-2. Porter followed with a hard-hit single to make it a 6-2 game.

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Aiden Duda singled for Avon Grove.

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Andrew Nole scores Avon Grove’s first run of the game.

Jack Lincoln rounds first base after a single early on against Bishop Shanahan.

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Avon Grove head coach Dave Whitcraft had turned to the bullpen after the fourth inning, and relief pitchers Ryan Litchko and Riley Davis combined to surrender just one hit over the last three innings to close out the 6-2 win.

Avon Grove evened its record at 3-3 on the season, while Bishop Shanahan’s record moved to 3-4.

Avon Grove has a home game coming up on Wednesday, April 10 against Downingtown West. Then, on April, 12, the team travels to face West Chester Henderson.

Avon Grove will host West Chester East on Monday, April 15.

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

Photo by Steven Hoffman

Bailey Smith plated a run for Avon Grove.

Photo by Steven Hoffman

Avon Grove discusses strategy on the mound.

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Avon Grove pitcher Owen Mahoney earned the win for the Red Devils.

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Officials urge expansion of hate crime statute to protect the disabled

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State Sen. Tom Killion (R-9) is sponsoring legislation to expand Pennsylvania’s hate crime statute.

State Sen. Tom Killion (R-9) recently joined Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and advocates for those with disabilities at a news conference at the ARC of Chester County in West Goshen to call for passage of legislation he is sponsoring to expand Pennsylvania’s hate crime statute.

Senate Bill 444 would add individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities to those protected by Pennsylvania’s hate crime statute.

Currently, prosecutors can only consider enhanced charges under Pennsylvania’s hate crime statute for certain crimes committed with intentional malice against someone based on their race,

Lifesaving equipment installed at Goddard Park An Automatic External Def ibrillator (AED) System has been installed in Goddard Park in London Grove Township, thanks for a $1,500 donation by the Avon Grove Lions. The device and a cabinet to secure it were covered by the donation. From left: Lions Dave Priebe, Eileen Priebe, John Manley, past district governor Dave Sampson, Lions John Call and Jeff Chalfant.

color, religion or national origin.

The new legislation would enable prosecutors to enhance the grading of specific crimes of violence that are committed against those with physical and mental disabilities. For example, a simple assault conviction, instead of carrying a one- to two-year sentence, would increase to two and a half to five years.

A second-degree felony assault would be increased to a first-degree felony.

“We have cases of this crime in our area and across the nation. It’s a form of bullying and cruelty at the highest level, and also often referred to as a ‘silent hate crime’ because it is many times not reported or underreported,” Killion said.

“Senate Bill 444 will give prosecutors the ability to hold the individuals perpetrating these despicable crimes accountable. I commend District Attorney Hogan for bringing this gap in the law to our attention and his leadership in working with us to fix this problem.”

“People with mental or physical disabilities have been targeted for assaults.

The sad truth is that some bullies see a disability as an opportunity to mock and hurt good people,” Hogan said. “The law needs to take into account that people with disabilities are a class of uniquely vulnerable victims.

Any defendant who attacks a person with a disability

should face stiff punishment.

Law enforcement appreciates Senator Killion’s efforts to make this law a reality.”

Killion and Hogan were joined by Jeanne Meikrantz, Executive Director of The ARC of Chester County, and Matthey Holliday, Vice President of the Board of ARC and County Prothonotary, to urge legislative action on the bill.

“This important hate crime legislation being introduced by Senator Killion is a critical piece of legislation that helps forward our mission to advocate and ensure equal rights and maximum protections for individuals with disabilities,” Meikrantz said.

“A society should be judged on how it treats its most vulnerable citizens,” Holliday said. “I’m proud to see that Chester County elected officials are leading the way to change how our laws protect individuals with disabilities living in the community.”

Killion said studies have shown that individuals with disabilities are much more susceptible to victimization due to personal and situational factors which foster isolation, dependence, and vulnerability.

“This bill is important because it will bring these kinds of crimes out from under the veil of secrecy and shame and ensure that those convicted receive the punishment they deserve,” Killion said.

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Mysteries at the Sanderson Museum:

The assassination of President Lincoln

By Gene Pisasale Correspondent

One of the most notorious episodes in American history occurred because a deranged man hated the President and wanted to avenge the defeat of his rebel compatriots.

John Wilkes Booth, a noted thespian, came from an established theatrical family.

His father, Junius Brutus Booth, was a successful actor in England before moving to the United States in 1821. Booth’s

John Wilkes Booth

brothers, Edwin and Junius, Jr., were also successful actors -- in fact, Junius was more popular than his brother John.

An ongoing rivalry with Junius -- who supported the Union during the Civil War -- may have been a contributing motive for killing Abraham Lincoln.

Artifacts from this event are inside the Christian Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford, silent reminders of the loss of one of America’s greatest statesmen.

On the morning of April 14, 1865, Good Friday, Abraham Lincoln was in a good mood.

The President had reason to be jubilant: Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant the week before. He had saved the Union.

There had been celebrations all around Washington, D.C. The bitterly fought four-year long conflict was over, but not in the mind of John Wilkes Booth. That day, he wrote a letter to his mother, saying, “Our cause being almost lost, something decisive and great must be done.”

Lincoln experienced an eerie premonition just a few days before. He told his friend, Ward Hill Lamon, about a frightening dream he’d had regarding events in the White House: “I kept on until I arrived at the East Room, which I entered. There I met with a sickening surprise.

Before me was a catafalque, on which rested a corpse wrapped in funeral vestments. Around it were stationed soldiers who were acting as guards; and there was a throng of people, gazing mournfully… ‘Who is dead in the White House?’ I demanded of one of the soldiers. ‘The President; he was killed by an assassin.’”

Lincoln and his wife, Mary, were going to see the play “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theater the night of April 14. Before leaving, he said to Speaker of the House, Schuyler Colfax, “I suppose it’s time to go, though I would rather stay.”

One of his bodyguards, William Crook, advised him not to go, but Lincoln said he’d promised Mary they would attend. The President loved stage productions, visiting Ford’s Theater at least ten times. The Lincolns arrived at the performance late; the actors stopped onstage and the orchestra played “Hail to the Chief.” After settling into their box seats, the Lincolns were enjoying the production.

Crook was off duty that night, so police officer John Frederick Parker was assigned to guard the President. At intermission,

Parker left the theater and went drinking in a nearby saloon. He had not returned when the play resumed, leaving the President unguarded. Booth was at the theater. He saw his chance, and took it.

At around 10:25 p.m., Booth walked up the steps toward Lincoln’s box, handed his well-known business card to a nearby usher and asked to see the President. Lincoln had seen the actor in a play before and admired his talent.

Booth was familiar with the play being performed that night, and waited for a scene he knew would produce a big crowd response. Entering the box, hearing the crowd roar, he saw Lincoln laughing. Booth stepped forward, pointed a small Derringer toward the back of Lincoln’s head and pulled the trigger. He then leaped to the stage, yelling “Sic semper tyrannis!” (Latin for “Thus always to tyrants!”)

At first, some people in the audience thought this was part of the play. Mary Lincoln held her bleeding husband, sobbing as Major Henry Rathbone yelled “Stop that man!”

Young Army surgeon Charles Leale was the first doctor on the scene. He made his way up to the Presidential box, as did another doctor, Charles Sabin Taft, who was lifted up from the stage to help. After examining the President, Dr. Leale knew almost immediately that the wound would be fatal.

Lincoln was moved across the street to the house of William Petersen. Other doctors arrived to help, including Surgeon General Joseph K. Barnes and Robert K. Stone (Lincoln’s personal physician).

Throughout the night, more visitors came, including Lincoln’s oldest son Robert and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Due to the limits of medical expertise at that time, there was little the doctors could do as the President lay dying. At 7:22 a.m. the next day, Lincoln passed away, and in the hushed silence, Secretary Stanton said, “Now he belongs to the ages.”

Inside the Battlefield Room at the Sanderson Museum stands a cabinet with dozens of Civil War artifacts. One of them is a three-part display showing what has been reported to be a piece of the bandage wrapped around Lincoln’s head, a fragment of black bunting from his coffin, and a shred of maroon cloth from a chair used by Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy.

The bandage is alleged to have been owned by Dr. Jonathan Rose. Here lies the mystery: No Jonathan Rose has been reported in any of the official accounts as having attended to Lincoln after the shooting.

So, who was he, and how did he get this artifact supposedly tied to Lincoln’s assassination?

Was he an unnamed attending physician? Could he have been part of the team who later prepared the body for burial?

We don’t know, as the only document corroborating the artifact was written more than a century later.

In 1984, Marjorie Z. Orcutt (age 92) wrote a letter that briefly described her version of what occurred that evening, stating, “When the President was shot, Dr. Rose applied the bandage which I saw as a child in his office. I knew that he had given a piece of it to Christian Sanderson, which I understood was on display in his museum.”

The bandage does appear to be stained, but no DNA analysis has been conducted,

Booth enters Lincoln’s box at the Ford Theatre to shoot him.

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The Christian Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford is packed with artifacts related to local and national history.

since the procedure would likely destroy the artifact. Mrs. Orcutt’s paternal grandmother is mentioned in this letter. She was the best friend of Jennie Wilson, who was dating and later married Jonathan Rose, stated as a captain in the Union Army.

We know from military records that there was a Jonathan Rose who served in the Union Army -- in fact, there were at least five of them, one in the 25th Indiana, 10th Kansas, 17th Wisconsin, 38th New Jersey and 22nd Ohio regiments. We just don’t know which one might have been near Lincoln that fateful evening.

Chris Sanderson was devoted to chronicling American history and kept meticulous notes on each artifact, detailing its provenance and significance.

Could Dr. Rose be one of the unsung heroes from our past, never receiving recognition for his efforts trying to save the President? We may never know.

But as the 154th anniversary of the assassination approaches, it is worth reflecting on the importance of these events.

While the war took the lives of more than 600,000 people, the Union’s victory allowed the abolishment of slavery and as Lincoln said, “a new birth of

freedom, that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the Earth.”

After hosting this tragedy, the first Presidential assassination in American history, Ford’s Theater was shuttered and remained closed for more than 100 years. In 1968, it reopened as a National Historic Site.

Today it is operated through a public-private partnership with the National Park Service.

Visitors can tour the building and see plays there.

Across the street, the Petersen

House showcases the bedroom where Lincoln died, and an extensive number of superb Civil War displays. It’s a fitting monument to the man who won the most harrowing war in American history, ended the horrific practice of slavery, and gave his life for our country.

The Christian Sanderson Museum is at 1755 Creek Road in Chadds Ford. The building holds more than 18,000 artifacts which chronicle the rich heritage of our nation. It is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

from March through November.

Private tours are available. Visit www.sandersonmuseum.org.

Gene Pisasale is a historian and author based in Kennett Square. He has written nine books focusing on the Chester County and Mid-Atlantic region, and conducts a historic lecture series. Gene’s latest work is “Hemingway, Cuba and the Great Blue River.” His books are available on www.Amazon. com and through his website at www.GenePisasale.com. He can be reached via e-mail at Gene@GenePisasale.com.

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The Sanderson Museum displays these fragments related to Abraham Lincoln.

The assassination of Abraham Lincoln, as shown in Harper’s Weekly on May 6, 1865.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019

PATRICIA S. UNDERCUFFLER Patricia S. Undercuffler, 81, of Oxford, died on April 1 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. Pat was born in 1937 in Syracuse, N.Y., and reared in Waynesboro, Pa. She graduated in June 1958 from Bryn Mawr School of Nursing. Pat married Bob Undercuffler, a Presbyterian seminarian, in 1960 and together they embarked on a journey that effectively blended their skills, passions and faith. In nine widely divergent communities from Buckhorn, in eastern Kentucky, to Wilmington, Del., Pat discovered ways to nourish friendships and to compassionately serve. Pat worked for the improvement of health in the communities in which she lived and worked, and she was committed to collaboration and lifelong learning. For 16 years she was nurse and child advocate with Buckhorn Children & Family Services on their campuses in Kentucky and Ohio. For five years, Pat was nurse/health educator for Delaware Adolescent Program, a state-wide program for pregnant teens. She embodied Girl Scout principles and thrived as she helped Scouts learn and practice all the skills of the health and safety badges. She was a member of the Bach Society in Louisville and a founding member of the Arlington Civic Chorus in Texas. As violinist she was a member of the Pennsylvania All State Orchestra. She played the piano in the neighborhoods of Ware Presbyterian Village Health Center in Oxford.

Pat was the mother of four children, Beth, Phil and Karen. She was preceded in death by her first born, Robbie. Her family includes five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Pat’s life will be celebrated on April 20 at 11:30 a.m. with visiting, lunch and the service beginning at 1 p.m. in the Auditorium of Vista Ridge Pavilion, Ware Presbyterian Village. Gifts in memory of Pat Undercuffler may be made to Buckhorn Children & Family Services, 116 Buckhorn Lane, Buckhorn, KY 41721; or Hanover Presbyterian Church, 1801 N. Jefferson St., Wilmington, DE 19802. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome. com.

DEWEY J. BOLEN, JR.

ROBERT C. GOCHNAUER, SR.

Dewey J. Bolen, Jr., 84, of Nottingham, passed away on March 30 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Shirley D. Broomell Bolen, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Elkton, Md., he was the son of the late Dewey J. Bolen, Sr., and Alice E. Jones Rentfrow.

Dewey was employed with NVF Company in Kennett Square for 45 years. After retiring, he was employed with D’Ambrosio Chevrolet in Oxford. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2666, Oxford. He enjoyed sports, NASCAR and wrestling. Dewey especially enjoyed attending all his grandchildren’s events.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Ernest J. Bolen (Marcia) of Nottingham; two daughters, Judith A. England (Charles) of Oxford, and Jodine A. Kinney (Dean) of Nottingham; seven grandchildren; one step-grandson, Nick Sharpe; and one great-granddaughter, McKayla Bolen. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James H. Bolen and Robert L. Bolen.

A funeral was held April 4. Interment was at Brick Friends Meeting Cemetery in Rising Sun, Md. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Brandywine River Valley Hospice, 121 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford, PA 19363.

Visit www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Robert Clyde “RC” Gochnauer, Sr., 87, of Summerville, S.C., husband of Elaine “Penny” Pennington Gochnauer, entered into eternal rest on March 28.

Robert was born in 1931 in Kennett Square, son of the late Clyde Simon Gochnauer and Catherine Mitten Gochnauer. He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran, proudly serving for 20 years. His Navy career sent him all over the world. Retiring at the age of 38 opened new adventures and a new career. Drawing on a lifetime love of cars, he opened his auto repair shop and sold, repaired and restored automobiles, specializing in imported and sports cars.

His passion for cars led him to join the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) in 1963. He was sought out for his expertise on building racing car engines and many young men and women were mentored by him. His need for speed, and loving consent from his wife, Penny, he started driving the race cars he built.

He raced both sedans and open wheel cars all over the Southeast, earning a National License. When he had to give up driving, he volunteered and became an event official, serving at every level including Chief Steward. He will always be remembered for his level-headed decisions, smiles, and those hats! RC was a lifetime member of the Sports Car Club of America and the Fleet Reserve Association. He was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Charleston, and a current member of St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, Summerville S.C. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elaine Gochnauer “Penny” of Summerville, S.C.; daughter, Patricia G. Huffman of Summerville, S.C.; two sons, Robert C. Gochnauer, Jr. of Wilmington, N.C., and Larry F. Gochnauer (Janet M.) of Lawrenceville, Ga.; two sisters, M. Catherine Eick of Kennett Square, and Mary Anne Fazio (Lorenzo B.) of Oxford; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Mark Allen “Rusty” Gochnauer.

A funeral was held April 8. Interment was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Care of SC, 9225 University Blvd., Ste. E2A, North Charleston, SC 29406. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www. kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

JOSEPH J. ROARK Joseph John Roark, 91, of Kennett Square, passed away on April 1 at his residence, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

He was the husband of Caroldean Eller Roark, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Creston, N.C., he was the son of the late John Roark and the late Melvina Lewis Roark. Joe retired from General Motors in Wilmington, Del., in 1981, after 31 years of service. He was a member of the Hamorton United Methodist Church in Hamorton, the VFW Post No. 5467, American Legion Post No. 491, and Lodge No. 475 F.& A.M. Joe enjoyed watching the local sports teams on TV and being with his family and friends. He enjoyed nothing more than being outdoors and caring for his five-acre property. Gardening, landscaping, and cutting his own wood for the fireplace was his passion will into his 80’s. Joe was known by his nieces and nephews as “Superman.” He could and would do anything for anyone.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one sister, Georgia Perry of West Jefferson, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three sisters, Geneva Roark, Virginia Watson, and Mary Elizabeth Price; and three brothers, Ralph Roark, Kyle Roark and Bruce B. Roark.

A funeral was held April 5. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Hamorton United Methodist Church; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5467; Parkinson’s Research; or a charity of your choice. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www. kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

CHARLES E. LAW Charles Evan Law, 78, of West Grove, passed away on April 6 at his residence.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late George Law, Sr., and the late Catherine Russ. Charles worked for Kennett Crouse for 30 years, retiring in 1991. He enjoyed watching nature, and being with his family and friends.

Charles is survived by one brother, George Law, Jr., and his wife Janet of Shillington, Pa.; one sister, Mary Law Green and her husband James of Berryville, Va.; three nieces; and two nephews.

A visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. April 10 at the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove (200 Rose Hill Rd., West Grove). His funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Lewisville, Pa. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

CAROL JEAN YARNALL Carol Jean Yarnall, 88, passed away on April 6 at Garden Spot Village in New Holland, Pa. She was the wife of the late Hoopes Thatcher Yarnall, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Landenberg, she was the daughter of the late John Robert and Ethel Maie Reeves Edwards.

Jean graduated from Delaware School of Beauty Culture in Wilmington, Del., in 1950. Jean and her late husband, Hoopes, had worked side by side, operating the family dairy farm in Russellville for over 50 years. She was an active member of the Chester County Farm Women Society, where she held various offices. She was a lifetime member of Russellville Grange No. 91 and the Cochranville United Methodist Church. Jean had a lifelong passion for cooking, and loved to share that passion with family and friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, William H. Yarnall and Dean M. Yarnall, both of Oxford; two daughters, Patricia J. Patton of Oxford, and Nancy L. Gray and husband Alan of Christiana; three grandchildren; and one sister, Sue Frame of Avalon, N.J. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Rufus Van, Dean, Milton, Donald and William Edwards; and four sisters, Pauline Wade, Marian Leonard, Dorothy Eppehimer and Barbara Kauffman.

A funeral will be held April 11 at 11 a.m. at Cochranville United Methodist Church (92 Church St., Cochranville), where friends and family may visit from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Cochranville United Methodist Church, 92 Church St., Cochranville, PA 19330; or Hospice and Community Care, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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April 14 Easter Eggstravaganza West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) holds its Easter Eggstravaganza on April 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be Easter crafts, games, a bounce house, storytelling, refreshments, and egg hunts. The activities will occur continuously throughout the afternoon. The event is for toddlers through elementary school age children, and is held rain or shine. Call 610-869-9334 or visit www.westgroveumc.org.

April 27 Breakfast buffet Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) holds its monthly public breakfast buffet on April 27 from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, roasted potatoes, specialty breads and more.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for ages 3 to 10 at the door.

Call 610-932-9698 for more information.

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Through April 13 ‘Naughty Marietta’ The Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra will present the operetta “Naughty Marietta,” a fully staged show with a full orchestra, at 8 p.m. April 10, 12 and 13, and at 2 p.m. April 13.

All performances are held in the theater of the Strath Haven Middle School (200 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford). Tickets at the door are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors (60 and older) and students, and $7 for ages 12 and younger. Wednesday night tickets are halfprice. Advance tickets are discounted and group rates for 10 or more attending the same performance are $12. For more information and directions to the theater, call 610-565-5010, or visit www.rvco.org.

April 12 Benefit Yoga Event On April 12, the Yoga Barn (313 Upland Rd., Kennett Square) hosts Cara Lehmann and fashion designer David Ferron for a night of relaxing yin yoga to benefit the Gay-Straight Alliance of Unionville High School’s pre-prom event.

Suggested donation is $20.

For more information, email dcferron@gmail.com.

April 13 Chicken Barbeque The Chatham United Methodist Churrch (3215 Gap Newport Pike, West Grove) will host a chicken barbeque on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Half a chicken is $6.

April 27 Grange Community Day On April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Russellville Grange will hold a Community Day at 245 Old

Limestone Rd., Oxford.

There will be many local vendors and non-profits with booths, a silent auction and bake sale. A hoagie sale will also be held in the dining hall. Grange members will be on hand to discuss what the grange does, and how to be part of the organization.

Regular public meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Russellville Grange Main Hall at 7:30 p.m.

April 27 Friends Folk Club The Friends Folk Club kicks off its 33rd season with The Ronstadt Brothers on April 27 at 7:30 p.m.

The band presents a fresh take on the traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs of their family’s heritage while offering innovative original material to millennials discovering the treasure of roots music.

The concert will be held at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church (116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford). Doors open at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. Bring nonperishable food items which will be given to the local food cupboards.

Tickets are $15 (children 12 and younger free). A food truck will be serving beginning at 5:30 p.m.

For more information and reservations, call 610-869-8076.

May 26 Car Show The 40th annual Chester County Car Show will be held Sunday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Oxford. There will be antique cars, classics, muscle cars and Mustangs. The event will

have a food court, flea market, DJ entertainment and door prizes.

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: Soften the Glare (April 12, 8 p.m., $16 and $20); John Eddie and His Dirty Ol Band (April 13, 7 and 9:30 p.m., $26 and $30); Jane Lee Hooker (April 20, 8 p.m., $20 and $25); Allen Roth Band (April 24, 8 p.m., $26 and $30); Pat McGee (April 26 and 27, 8 p.m., $25 and $30); Brian Auger (April 30, 8 p.m., $40); Terry Reid and the Cosmic American Derelicts (May 4, 8 p.m., $30 and $35); Sin City 45th anniversary (May 11, 7 p.m., sold out, May 12, 3 p.m., $15 and $20); Brand X (May 18 and 19, 8 p.m., $53 and $58).

Reactors Comedy Club Reactors Comedy Club, The Clarion Hotel (1110 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills) hosts live comedy acts.

Admission is $20. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. The schedule includes: Chris Coccia, Tyler Roth Rock, Langdon James (April 13 at Timothy’s in West Chester, 929 S. High St). Visit www. reactorscomedyclub.com.

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

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

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Tickets on sale for Fireworks and Fountains

Tickets went on sale April 9 for the 2019 season of spectacular Fireworks and Fountains shows at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square. Each evening combines a different genre of music, followed by coordinated fireworks and a lighted fountain show.

Tickets are $43 ($48 for members), and $53 for reserved seating.

Reserved seating allows you to select your seat, then arrive to your chair placed and waiting for you. Visit www. longwoodgardens.org.

The season schedule includes: To Philly, With Love Sunday, May 26 at 9:15 p.m.

Come “Rock Around the Clock,” do “The

Twist,” and “Raise Your Glass” along to songs inspired by and performed by artists with strong ties to Philadelphia.

Star Spangled Spectacular Wednesday, July 3 at 9:15 p.m.

Well-known patriotic music abounds in a celebration of America, featuring such songs as “The Olympic Fanfare,” “The Winds of War,” “The Stars & Stripes,” and more.

The Piano Men Saturday, July 20 at 9:15 p.m.

From “Tiny Dancer” to “Uptown Girl,” fireworks soar and fountains sway to the iconic sounds of Billy Joel and Elton John.

Swan Lake

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Saturday, Aug. 10 at 9:15 p.m.

Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet takes new flight in a rendition of this poignant story of metamorphosis, romance, and tragedy.

Night at the Movies II Sunday, Sept. 1 at 8:15 p.m.

Favorite movie music selections from “The Greatest Showman,” “Footloose,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” and more, paired with fireworks and fountains.

Queens of Soul Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8:15 p.m.

“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to keep you from celebrating legends like Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, and more in this tribute.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019

Chester County Press

Classifieds ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Steven M. Maher, Late of Devon, PA, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to David H. Floyd, 352 Poplar Ave., Devon, PA 19333, Executor, Or Attorney: Edward J. Campanella, Esq., 477 West Valley Rd., Wayne, PA 19087

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF HAZEL H. COOK a/k/a HAZEL HOLIDAY COOK, DECEASED. Late of the Township of New London, Chester County, PA.. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay

to STACEY WILLITS McCONNELL, EXECUTRIX, 24 E. Market St., P.O. Box 565, West Chester, PA 19381, Or to her Attorney: STACEY WILLITS McCONNELL, LAMB McERLANE, PC, 24 E. Market St., P.O. Box 565, West Chester, PA 19381 3p-27-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Bernadine Lucille Matsco, late of Oxford Township, PA, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named Bernadine Lucille Matsco having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to Monica A Landis, Executor, 140 Church Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352.

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF FRANCES FERRANTO, DECEASED. Late of the Township of Franklin, Chester County, PA ,LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to LOU ANN TOTO, EXECUTRIX, c/o Anita M. D’Amico, Esq., 204 N. Union St., Kennett Square, PA 19348, 4p-3-3t

INVITATION TO BID

SEALED BIDS are invited by the undersigned for the project described as Kennett Consolidated School District Secure Entries. BIDS are invited on a lump sum basis for the following Contracts: General Construction Contract, HVAC/Plumbing Construction Contract, Electrical Construction Contract, BIDS will be received by the Kennett Consolidated School District until 11:00 am prevailing time on Thursday, May 09, 2019 at the Kennett Consolidated School District Administration Offices, located at 300 E. South St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Bids delivered by Common Carrier(s) must be delivered a minimum of 1 hour prior to bid time to Kennett Consolidated School District Administration Offices, located at 300 E. South St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Further information regarding this invitation to bid is available on the School District’s website at http://kcsd. org., The undersigned reserves the right to waive informalities or defects in a bid to the extent permitted under Pennsylvania Law and to reject any or all bids or parts thereof.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the London Grove Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a, Conditional Use Hearing, for Keystone Novelties Distributor LLC, located at 2 London Way on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

The hearing will be held in the London Grove Township Building, 372 Rose

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR GRANT OF LETTERS

Estate of JAYNE FERNSLER Late of Oxford Borough, PA, LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay toCarolyn Stoner, ADMINISTRATOR Or Attorney: Ira D. Binder, 227 Cullen Rd, Oxford, PA 19363 4p-10-3t

ADVERTISEMENT FOR GRANT OF LETTERS

Estate of Muriel B. Jefferis Late of West Bradford Township, PA, LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to George H. Jefferis, II, ADMINISTRATOR Or Attorney: Ira D. Binder, 227 Cullen Rd, Oxford, PA 19363 4p-10-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Elizabeth

LaPatourel Powell , Deceased, late of London Grove Township, West Grove, Chester County, PA, Estate have been granted to the undersigned.

All persons having claims or demands against the said Estate to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment immediately, without delay to Kerry Kalmbach, 109 W. Linden Street, Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania 19348 4p-10-3t

INCORPORATION NOTICE

ADVANCING AMERICAN AUTOMATION INC. has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988.

Delaney & Scott, P.C., 1528 McDaniel Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 4p-10-1t

ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE

In the Matter of the Estate of TERESA SUE FRAGLE, late of East Goshen Township, Chester County. Notice is hereby given that letters of administration upon the Estate of said decedent have been granted to the undersigned.

All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands against the same will make them known without delay. James J. Fragle, 903 S. Main Street, DuBois, PA 15801 4p-10-3t

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Classifieds ADVERTISEMENT FOR GRANT OF LETTERS

Estate of WALTER E. WEIDNER, Deceased. Late of West Bradford Township, PA, LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Lori Ann Weidner, ,ADMINISTRATRIX, C.T.A. C/O Robert J. Breslin, Jr. , ESQ., Pappano & Breslin, 3305 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven, PA 19015 4p-10-3t

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, PETITION FOR A CHANGE OF NAME, Docket No, 2019-01660-NC. AND NOW, this 7th day of February, 2019, upon consideration of the Petition and upon motion of Christopher Knight a hearing is hereby scheduled for : the 6th day of May, 2019, at 9:30 am in Courtroom #11, Chester County Justice Center, 201 W. Market Street West Chester, Pennsylvania, when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any, why the request of the said petitioners should not be granted.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-202 Writ of Execution No. 2018-04118 DEBT $567,523.66 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, with improvements erected thereon, situate in the Township of New Garden, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as shown on Subdivision Plan for Candlewyck at New Garden (PIA Tract) prepared for Orleans Corporation by Nave, Newell, & Stampfi, Ltd. dated 4/26/2000 and recorded in Plan Book #15796, bounded and described as follows: beginning at a point in the dividing line between Lot 19 and Lot 18 said point being located on the westerly right-of-way line of Honey Locust Drive and continue from said beginning point the five (5) following courses and distances: (1) north 79 degrees 52 minutes 03 seconds west the distance of 150.05 feet to a point; (2) north 10 degrees 31 minutes 16 seconds east the distance of 100.00 feet to a point; thence south 79 degrees 28 minutes 44 seconds east the distance of 150.00 feet to a point on the westerly right-of-way line of Honey Locust Drive; thence (4) along the same south 10 degrees 31 minutes 16 seconds west the distance of 85.25 feet to a point; thence (5) along the same in an arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 2025 feet the arc distance of 13.73 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

FEE simple title vested in Steven S. Jamshidi and Linda A. Jamshidi, husband and wife by deed from, Sharp Road Farms, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, dated 06/29/2004, recorded 07/08/2004, in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Deed Book 6213, Page 488.

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4 c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: STEVEN S. JAMSHIDI a/k/a STEVEN JAMSHIDI a/k/a JAMSHIDI and LINDA A. JAMSHIDI SALE ADDRESS: 207 Honey Locust Drive, Avondale, PA 19311 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN. & EISENBERG, 215-572-8111 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the

Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-204 Writ of Execution No. 2016-11798 DEBT $131,924.89 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in Lower Oxford Township, Chester County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a final subdivision plan of John J. Kelley and Lois C. Kelley, his wife, made by Kenneth G. Crossan, Professional Land Surveyor, dated June 3, 1987 revised July 16, 1987 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of needs, Chester County, as Plan 10430 as follows, to wit; BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Duck Farm Road (T-334) (fifty feet wide) a corner of Lot No. 2 on said plan, thence extending along said lot the (2) following courses and distances; (1) north eighty five degrees, forty six minutes, thirty five seconds west, two hundred ninety two and twenty two one-hundredths feet to a point, (2) north four degrees, thirteen minutes, twenty five seconds east, one hundred forty nine and eight one-hundredths feet to a point in line of lands now or late of David Delp and wife; thence extending along said lands south eighty five degrees, forty six minutes, thirty five seconds east, three hundred feet to a point on the westerly side of Duck Farm Road; thence extending along same, south seven degrees, eleven minutes, fifty three seconds west, one hundred fifty feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BLR# 56-09-0048.010 TITLE to said premises vested in Michael J. Ruggirello and Ruth S. Ruggirello, husband and wife by deed from Marco E. Dorazio, III and Deborah A. Dorazio, husband and wife, dated 9/4/1991 and recorded 9/9/1991 in Book 2578 Page 37 PLAINTIFF: Ajax E Master Trust I, a Delaware Trust, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Trustee VS DEFENDANT: RUTH S. RUGGIRELLO SALE ADDRESS: 315 Duck Farm Road, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, ESQ., 610328-2887 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-200 Writ of Execution No. 2018-03025 DEBT $470,090.87 ALL THAT CERTAIN parcel of land with dwelling and garage erected thereon situate in East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a subdivision plan prepared by John D. Stapleton, III, Registered Surveyor, dated May 18, 1983 and revised June 22, 1983 as follows to wit: BEGINNING at a planted stone found on the east side of Newhall Road (T-428), a corner of land of Robert E. Brown; thence along said Brown’s land north 85º 48’ 42” east, 262.60 feet to a planted stone found in line of land of Hugh J. Lofting; thence along said Lofting’s land for the following two courses and distances: (1) south 21º 5’ 40” east, 143.59 feet to an existing marble monument and (2) north 86º 6’ 30” east, 102.01 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 2; thence along said Lot No. 2 for the following two courses and distances: (1) south 3º 53’ 30” east, 289.10 feet to a point and (2) south 86º 6’ 30” west, 291.72 feet to a point in

line of land of Horace J. Wolfe; thence along said Wolfe’s land and along land of Vernon H. Beebe’s north 27º 2’ 37” east crossing an existing gravel lane for a distance of 336.94 feet to a point on the east side thereof; thence recrossing said land and continuing along Beebe’s land south 85º 46’ 8” west crossing Newhall Road for a distance of 350.32 feet to a monument found on the west side thereof; thence extending diagonally across said Newhall Road north 20º 13’ east, 151.16 feet to the place of beginning.

CONTAINING 2.354 acres of land be the same, more or less.

BEING Lot No. 1 and the adjoining right of way area of Newhall Road as shown on the above-mentioned subdivision plan and herein above described as one parcel.

BEING known as 810 Newhall Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 BEING the same premises which Wickersham Building and Development Corporation Inc., by Deed dated 1/28/2005 and recorded 3/11/2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 6432, Page 2224, granted and conveyed unto Glenn S. Koetz and Margaret M. Manning.

PARCEL No.: 61-2-74.1 IMPROVEMENTS: Residential property PLAINTIFF: Citizens Bank, N.A., f/k/a RBS Citizens, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: MARGARET M. MANNING and GLENN S. KOETZ SALE ADDRESS: 810 Newhall Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: GREGORY JAVARDIAN, LLC, 215-942-9690 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the

Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF A SALE NO. 19-4-199 Writ of Execution No. 2018-10858 DEBT $291,015.25 PROPERTY situate in the East Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 69-5-102 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Santander Bank, N.A. f/k/a Sovereign Bank N.A. VS DEFENDANT: FRANCIS HILDWINE and JEANETTE HILDWINE SALE ADDRESS: 301 Anvil Road, Nottingham, PA 19362-9612 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF

SALE NO. 19-4-195 Writ of Execution No. 2015-11677 DEBT $6,343.19 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Lots 94-96 final subdivision of Balmoral, made by Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc., Bel Air, MD, dated 8/7/1991, last revised 10/2/1991 and recorded on 12/17/1991, as Plan #11474, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an interior point from the northwesterly side of MacDuff Court, a corner of Limited Common Area; thence extending along same, the 7 following courses and distances: (1) south 56 degrees 25 minutes 28 seconds west, 12.33 feet to a point; (2) north 33 degrees 34 minutes 32 seconds west, 2.33 feet to a point; (3) south 56 degrees 25 minutes 28 seconds west, 11.67 feet to a point; (4) north 33 degrees 34 minutes 32 seconds west, 9.67 feet to a point; (5) south 56 degrees 25 minutes 28 seconds west, 6.33 feet to a point; (6) north 33 degrees 34 minutes 32 seconds west, 4.33 feet to a point and (7) south 56 degrees 25 minutes 28 seconds west, 12.00 feet to a point; thence extending north 33 degrees 34 minutes 32 seconds west, along Lot #95, the distance of 26.00 feet to a point, a corner of Limited Common Area; thence extending along the same, the 4 following courses and distances: (1) north 56 degrees 25 minutes 28 seconds west, 30.00 feet to a point; (2) south 33 degrees 34 minutes 32 seconds east, 16.33 feet to a point; (3) north 56 degrees 25 minutes 28 seconds east, 12.00 feet to a point and (4) south 33 degrees 34 minutes 32 seconds east, 26.00 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEINGUnit #94 as shown on said Plan.

BEING No. 805 MacDuff Court.

UPI Number: 62-5-343.

BEING commonly known as: 805 MacDuff Court, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.

RESIDENTIAL dwelling PLAINTIFF: Balmoral Homeowners Maintenance Corporation VS DEFENDANT: JOHN J. DANKO, JR. SALE ADDRESS: 805 MacDuff Court, Chadds Ford, Kennett Township, Chester County, PA 19317 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SCOTT F. WATERMAN, ESQ., 610-566-6177 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF

3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-189 Writ of Execution No. 2018-08560 DEBT $166,571.42 PROPERTY situate in the Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 37-1-19.1 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Santander Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: CHRISTINE MOORE a/k/a CHRISTINE M. MOORE and JOHN C. MOORE SALE ADDRESS: 309 Compass Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365-2125 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced Continued on Page 6B

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Classifieds Continued from Page 5B on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-225 Writ of Execution No. 2017-02926 DEBT $281,024.68 ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and lot or parcel of land situate in the Township of Kennett, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania and described according to a property map of land formerly of Ernest J. Miller and Ruth T. Miller, said map made by Manley N. White, Surveyor, dated October 20, 1959 and recorded in Plan Book 10, Page 9, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the title line in the bed of Wilmington Road (Kennett Turnpike) leading from following (2) courses and distances along the said title line through the bed of the Wilmington Road (Kennett Turnpike) from its point of intersection with the title line in the bed of the Township Road, leading southwardly to Rosedale: (1) north 43 degrees 47 minutes west 302.75 feet to a point and (2) north 33 degrees 14 minutes west 207.77 feet to a corner of land about to be conveyed to Mary Jane Parsons, Shirley J. Parsons, daughter and Russel E. Parsons, son; thence extending along the last mentioned land south 64 degrees 01 minutes 15 seconds west crossing the southwesterly side of the Wilmington Road (Kennett Turnpike) 259.36 feet to a point; thence extending along land of Ernest J. Miller and Ruth T. Miller, north 33 degrees 14 minutes west 125.00 feet to a point; thence north 69 degrees 01 minutes 15 seconds east recrossing the southwesterly side of the Wilmington Road (Kennett Turnpike); said point being measured southerly along the title line of Kennett Turnpike 128 feet more or less from the point of its intersection with the center line of the Pennsylvania Railroad; thence extending along the said title line through the bed of the Wilmington Road (Kennett Turnpike), south 33 degrees 11 minutes east 125.00 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING the same premises which Lewis J. Griffith by deed dated 12/29/1988 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Chester County in Deed Book 1610, Page 01, on 07/10/1989,

granted unto Charles P. Gaudioso, in fee.

PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for Bellavista Mortgage Trust 2004-2 VS DEFENDANT: CHARLES P. GAUDIOSO SALE ADDRESS: 334 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC, 610-278-6800 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-223 Writ of Execution No. 2018-07770 DEBT $124,752.52 ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and lot of land, situate in the Township of Lower Oxford, (formerly known as Hopewell Borough), County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follow, to wit: BEGINNING at a stone, a corner of land now or late of David Mundle in the Great Road, leasing from Hopewell to Mt. Vernon; thence by said road north 74.75 degrees east 64 feet to a stone, a corer of land now or late of Mary J. Robinson; thence by said land south 68 degrees east, 180 feet to a stone, in a line of land now or late of H. Reas; thence by the same south 75.5 degrees west 61 feet to a stone in a line of land now or

late of said David Mundle; thence by the same north 68.75 degrees west 187 feet to the place of beginning.

PREMISES “B” ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of lot of land, situated in Hopewell, Lower Oxford Township, Chester County, PA bounded as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin a corner of land of grantee’s and in a grantee’s north 68 degree west, 187 feet to a corner in the State Road, thence along in said State Road, north 27 degrees and 24 minutes east 15 feet to a corner, thence leaving said road, by remaining land of the grantors, of which this is a part, south 68 degrees east, 190.4 feet to an iron pin in a line of land of Nixon and Havelow, thence by the same, south 26 degrees and 16 minutes west, 15 feet to the place of beginning.

UPI No. 56-7-67 BLR# 56-7-67 BEING the same premises: the said Daniel McCarthy and Monica McCarthy became seized of the interest granted and conveyed, in fee, by Federal National Mortgage Association as evidenced by Deed dated 7/15/2010 and recorded 8/19/2010 in the Office of the Recorder in Chester County, in Book 7976, Page 776, etc.

PLAINTIFF: Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) VS DEFENDANT: MONICA A. McCARTHY SALE ADDRESS: 208 Roneys Corner Road, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, ESQ., 610328-2887 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must

be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-222 Writ of Execution No. 2018-04661 DEBT $661,395.42 PROPERTY situate in the New Garden Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 60-6-80.6 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Hsbc Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset-Securities Corporation, Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2008-1 VS DEFENDANT: ROBERT A. DUNCAN and CHRISTINA M. DUNCAN SALE ADDRESS: 120 Harrogate Drive, Landenerg, PA 19350-8300 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-221

Writ of Execution No. 2013-03518 DEBT $475,549.65 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Township of New Garden, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Hartefeld Sections F, H, I & J, made by Hillcrest Associates, Inc., Hockessin, DE, dated 7/6/1999, last 2/2/2001 and recorded on 2/13/2002, in Plan No. 15667, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Shinnecock Hill (50 feet), the southeast corner of Lot No. 668 and the northeast corner of the about to be described; thence along said Shinnecock Hill the 2 following courses and distances: (1) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 488.66 feet, the arc distance of 128.68 feet to a point and (2) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 125.00 feet, crossing a 20 feet wide storm sewer easement, 15.03 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #666; thence alonmg Lot #666, north 18 degrees 47 minutes 49 seconds west, passing through the 20 foot wide sewer easement, 196.59 feet to a point in line of Open Space; thence along same, the following 2 courses and distances: (1) north 51 degrees 18 minutes 58 seconds east, passing through the said storm easement, 14.68 feet to a point and, (2) north 27 degrees 18 minutes 48 seconds east, passing through said storm easement 49.46 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 668; thence along Lot #668, south 41 degrees 54 minutes 57 seconds east, passing through the aforementioned storm easement, 160.08 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING Lot No. 667 on said Plan.

BEING the same premises which BHC Venture, Inc., a DE Corporation, by Deed dated 09/30/2005 and recorded 10/05/2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 6642, Page 503, granted and conveyed unto Cindy D. Bhan and Ajay Bhan, husband and wife.

the some more or less.

UNDER and subject to a 20’ wide drainage easement as shown on the above referenced plan.

BEING more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in line of Lot 30 said point being located N35º52’21”W 62.75’ from the corner of Lots 29 and 30 in line of land of community open space.

THENCE crossing Lot 29, the following three courses and distances: S68º19’11”W 52.29’ to a point.

S81º28’98”W 44.86’ to a point.

S63º43’43”W 28.41’ to a point in line of Lot 28.

THENCE by Lot 28, N44º44’59”W 21.09’ to a point.

THENCE crossing Lot 29, the following three courses and distances: N63º43’43”E 38.22’ to a point.

N81º28’09”E 45.68’ to a point.

N68º19’11”E 44.93’ to a point in line of Lot 30.

THENCE by Lot 30, S35º52’21”E 20.63” to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BE the contents thereof whatever it may.

TITLE to said premises vested in Michael Depoulter by Deed from Wilkinson Allegiance, LLC dated August, 19 2005 and recorded August 24, 2005 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 6596, Page 2059 as Instrument Number 10567624.

PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon, fka, The Bank of New York, as successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust 2006-AR1, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series, 2006-AR1 VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL DEPOULTER a/k/a MICHAEL E. DEPOULTER SALE ADDRESS: 404 Bob’s Lane, Lincoln University, PA 19352

BEING known as: 150 Shinnecock Hill, Avondale, PA 19311

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 856-482-1400

PARCEL No.: 60-4-177

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

IMPROVEMENTS: Residential property.

PLAINTFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: CINDY BHAN a/k/a CINDY D. BHAN and AJAY BHAN SALE ADDRESS: 150 Shinnecock Hill, Avondale, PA 19311 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS, KIRN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 215942-2090 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-217 Writ of Execution No. 2018-01211 DEBT $325,877.50

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-188 Writ of Execution No. 2016-00689 DEBT $166,421.96 PROPERTY situate in the Kennett Square Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 3-3-23 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: CitiMortgage Inc. VS DEFENDANT: JAMES N. VANN, IN HIS CAPACITY AS EXECUTOR AND DEVISEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES N. STAFFORD, KEITH N. STAFFORD, IN HIS

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece or parcel of land situate in New London Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, shown as Lot 29 on a final subdivision plan of Havenstone prepared by Hillcrest Associates, Inc. dated April 5, 2002, last revised February 5, 2004. Being more particularly bounded and described as follows:

CAPACITY AS DEVISEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES N. STAFFORD

BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly right-of-way line of Bob’s Lane (50’ R/W), said point being the northerly corner of Lot 28.

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

THENCE by said right-of-way line N45º15’01” E 144.44’ to a point and corner of Lot 30 THENCE by Lot 30, S35º52’21” W 277.82’ to a point in line of land of community open space.

THENCE by said land S45º15’01”W 101.56’ to a point and corner of Lot 27.

THENCE partly by Lot 27 and partly

by Lot 28, N44º44’59”W 274.49’ to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

CONTAINING 0.775 acres of land to be

SALE ADDRESS: 136 North Walnut Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM.

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Classifieds Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-183 Writ of Execution No. 2014-03589 DEBT $301,240.55 PROPERT Y situate in the Lower Oxford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 56-4-11.17 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Carisbrook Asset Holding Trust VS DEFENDANT: DONALD F. LEO SALE ADDRESS: 190 Penns Grove Road, a/k/a 190 Pennsgrove Road, Oxford, PA 19363-1244 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the

date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-182 Writ of Execution No. 2017-07530 DEBT $563,377.06 PROPERTY situate in the Elk Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 70-2-21.4 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: BRIAN J. SCHAFER and RANDI J. SCHAFER SALE ADDRESS: 104 Elizabeth Way, Oxford, PA 19363-2632 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-180 Writ of Execution No. 2018-10658 DEBT $96,081.20 PROPERTY situate in the Parkesburg Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR # 8-5-289 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Ditech Financial LLC VS DEFENDANT: KRISTEN C. LANCENESE

SALE ADDRESS: 432 Third Avenue, a/k/a 432 West Third Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365-1406 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-179 Writ of Execution No. 2018-03838 DEBT $323,539.59 PROPERTY situate in the Chester County, Pennsylvania, New Garden Twp BLR# 60-3-247-29 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Freedom Mortgage Corporation VS DEFENDANT: MATTHEW J. RISLEY and DEBRA ANN WRIGHT SALE ADDRESS: 6 Saddle Court, Landenberg, PA 19350-9216 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order

made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-177 Writ of Execution No. 2018-08240 DEBT $13,175.93 ALL THAT CERTAIN piece or parcel or tract of land situate in the Borough of Atglen, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and being known as 731 Hillcrest Drive, Atglen, Pennsylvania 19310.

PLAINTIFF: Branch Banking and Trust Company VS DEFENDANT: LARRY M. DELIA a/k/a LARRY M. DeLIA a/k/a LAWRENCE M. DELIA SALE ADDRESS: 731 Hillcrest Drive, Atglen, Pennsylvania 19310 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 215790-1010 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market

Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-173 Writ of Execution No. 2018-03458 DEBT $195,158.28 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Township of Sadsbury, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Subdivision Plan of “Octorara Glen”made by Chester Valley Engineers, Inc., dated 1/17/2003, last revised 2/27/2004 and recorded as Pla n File #17023, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly side of Wick Drive at a common corner of Open Space and Lot #35 (about to be described); thence from said beginning point and extending along the side of said road north 50 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds east 96.16 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #36; thence extending along the same south 39 degrees 15 minutes 50 seconds east, 225.00 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #27; thence extending along same south 50 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds west, 96.16 feet to a point in line of the aforesaid Open Space; thence extending along the same north 39 degrees 15 minutes 50 seconds west 225.00 feet to a point, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING Lot #35 on said Plan.

EISENBERG, P.C., 215-572-8111 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 20th, 2019. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale.

Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF SALE NO. 19-4-166 Writ of Execution No. 2018-06318 DEBT &29,567.51 .

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece or parcel or Tract of land situate in the Township of New London, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and being known as 2125 Newark Road, West Grove, Pennsylvania 19390.

PLAINTIFF: Branch Banking and Trust Company DEFENDANT: WILLIAM SHOWALTER, JR. SALE ADDRSS: 2125 Newark Road, West Grove, Pennsylvania 19390

BEING UPI #37-4-223.

FEE simple title vested in Marcus Lane, by deed from Damian G. Mataraza and Sandra F. Mataraza, husband and wife, dated 04/27/2011, recorded 08/04/2011, in the Chester County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 8222, Page 1530.

PLAINTIFF: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: MARCUS N. LANE a/k/a MARCUS LANE SALE ADDRESS: 44 Wick Drive, Parkesburg, PA 19365-9108 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN &

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE WEISBERG CONWAY, LLC, 215790-1010 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 3p-27-3t

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‘Poetry of the Body’ celebrates the human form

By John Chambless Staff Writer There’s plenty to like in the Square Pear Fine Art Gallery’s new “Poetry of the Body” exhibition, but chiefly it’s Olga Nielsen who claims first place, both in the amount of her work on view, and its supreme skill, whether in pastel, bronze or terra cotta.

Nielsen fills a whole room with nearly 30 works – from the understated but just right pencil study, “Pensive,” to the unguarded, reflective expression of the subject of “Heather,” to the lovely sculpture “Summer Night,” in which a sleeping woman has kicked off the sheet covering her, leaving it clinging only to her calves.

“Midnight Message,” in which the subject is glancing down at her cellphone, takes the classical nude into the present day, but all of Nielsen’s nude pastels are elegantly and sensitively done.

In the front gallery, Al Moretti has three

‘Dancer,’ a bronze by Olga Nielsen.

‘Pensive’ by Olga Nielsen.

eye-grabbing paintings of ballet dancers that capture the heat and energy of performance, much like his vibrant portraits of musicians seen in past Square Pear shows.

Rob Sigafoos does wonders with car parts in “94 Dodge,” reimagining them as a sketch done in metal – the essential elements of the figure depicted with sparing elegance.

John S l iv j a k ’s beach scenes radiate summer heat and light, particularly the exquisitely chosen highlights in “Love of Summer,” which shows figures in the surf on a perfect day. There’s also a wonderful warm tone to the skin of the beachgoers in “The Lifeguard.” Slivjack’s nude oil, “Laura,” is another masterpiece of light and skin tones, with the subtlest reflected light on skin bringing

’94 Dodge’ Sigafoos.

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Rob

A torso sculpture Marianne Tebbens.

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the reclining figure to life.

Marianne Tebbens shows a series of clay female torsos that are sensuous and tactile, particularly the cloth textures she achieves.

There are intriguing underlying messages to them, especially the one covered with slender snakes, and the one being embraced – or smothered – by multiple hands. In any case, they are a strong grouping, and they leave an impression.

“Poetry of the Body” continues through the end of April at the Square Pear Fine Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square). Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

‘The Lifeguard’ by John Slivjak.

‘Dance of the Earth’ by Al Moretti.

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Boohar and Lilly honored as Seniors of the Month at Oxford Area High School Summer camp students pose for a group photo outside the Ivory V. Nelson Center for the Sciences.

(Photo by Devin Bonner)

Lincoln University offers technology camp

Courtesy photo

Oxford Area High School students Abby Boohar and Colin Lilly were honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for March. From left are Charles and Mary Boohar, Rotary Club President Dr. Raymond Fischer; Abby Boohar and Colin, Deirdre and Dewey Lilly.

Oxford Area High School students Abby Boohar and Colin Lilly were recently honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for March.

Abby, daughter of Mary and Charles Boohar, is a member of National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society and vice-president of the high school’s chapter of National English Honor Society. She is a fouryear member and current president of the high school chorus, performs in the choral ensemble and is secretary of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.

Abby has appeared in the high school’s spring

musical productions since her freshman year. She most recently played Gertrude McFuzz in “Seussical” and last year played one of the von Trapp children in “The Sound of Music.” She is a four-year member and current senior captain of the varsity tennis team.

Abby is currently enrolled in four AP courses including calculus and statistics, and is interested in majoring in math in college with a minor in music. She is considering attending Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C., and is also interested in serving in the Peace Corps.

Colin, son of Deirdre and Dewey Lilly, is a

member and historian of National Honor Society and a member of Science National Honor Society, National English Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. As a member of the high school’s chapter of Future Business Leaders of America, he qualified to attend the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference and Competition held from April 8 to 10 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, competing in Business Law. This is the third consecutive year Colin has qualified to attend the state conference.

Colin completed his second year as a member of the varsity football

team at offensive lineman, earning the STING Award for demonstrating total commitment and willingness to sacrifice for the betterment of the team. He told the Rotary Club members that his four years of playing football at OAHS taught him good work habits and the importance of leadership, and helped him serve as a role model for younger teammates.

After graduation, Colin would like to attend college to study political science and possibly pursue a career in law. His college choices include Villanova University, the University of Delaware and the University of Richmond.

Lincoln University’s Department of Computer Science will host its second information technology summer camp for middle and high school students in June.

The residential camp is designed to introduce students to the field of computer science and technology, and expose them to life as a college student.

Students will live on campus Monday through Friday, and return home on the weekends.

“Students will expand their knowledge in computer science and technology, and gain skills necessary to develop their leadership potential,” said Haydar Teymourlouei, associate professor and interim chair of the computer science department.

During their time on campus, students will have the opportunity to take a variety of courses including cybersecurity, encryption, email phishing, game design, computer programming and more.

Camp hours are 9 to 3:30 p.m., June 11 to 28, at the Ivory V. Nelson Science Center on Lincoln University’s main campus.

The application deadline is April 26. Those eligible to apply must meet certain GPA requirements and be 13 to 18 years old with an interest in information technology.

The total cost of the camp is $100.

For more information, contact Lorna Chambers at 484-365-7293 or lchambers@lincoln.edu.

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Since its inception, the cleanup has removed more than 30 tons of trash from the banks of the Brandywine.

Volunteers needed for Brandywine River Cleanup The Brandywine Conservancy is seeking volunteers to assist with its 26th Annual Brandywine River Cleanup on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This annual event helps ensure cleaner water for more than 500,000 residents who rely on the Brandywine River as their primary source of drinking water -- including those living in Coatesville and Downingtown, and the City of Wilmington -- and it also aids in providing a healthier habitat for wildlife and a safer environment for recreational activities.

Since the event’s inception, volunteers have removed more than 30 tons of trash from the banks of the Brandywine between Lenape and the Delaware state line.

For this year’s cleanup efforts, the Brandywine Conservancy has teamed up with East Bradford Township and West Bradford Township for a neighborhood collaboration that will encompass the banks of the Brandywine along Shaw’s Bridge Park and Brandywine Meadows Preserve Trail. Volunteers are advised to wear hats, long pants, heavy shoes or boots, and sunscreen.

Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Lunch at both locations will be offered for all volunteers following the cleanup at noon.

The river cleanups are located at Brandywine Meadows Preserve Trail (1355 Downingtown Pike, Downingtown) and Shaw’s Bridge Park (274 S. Creek Rd., West Chester).

To volunteer at one of the cleanup locations, contact Kaitlin LeRoy at kleroy@brandywine.org or 610-388-8341. Online registration is available at brandywine.org/events.

This event is appropriate for adults and children over the age of 5.

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Lions Club picks Avon Grove Charter School student for April The Avon Grove Lions Club Senior Student of the Month for April, from the Avon Grove Charter School, is Christopher Navarrete.

He is the secretary of Leo Club and participates in Spanish Club. In the past, he has been an active member of the Community Service Club and has served several

times at Project Cure. He has more than 300 hours of community service, mostly with Jennersville Hospital Tower Health.

He escorts patients, delivers specimens, and helps with paperwork and projects.

He is planning to attend the Pennsylvania State University after graduation to major in

pre-med. He eventually aspires to become a cardiologist.

Pictured (from left) are Avon Grove Charter School principal Dr. Blase Maitland, Lions president Dave Graham, Christopher Navarrete, sister Ashley Navarrete, mother Maria Znola, and brothers Edwin and Sebastian Navarrete.

Poetry Club welcomes new members

The Kennett Poetry Discussion Club welcomes visitors to attend upcoming club meetings at 7 p.m. on April 24, and 7 p.m. on May 29 at the Kennett Library.

The group of poetry lovers discusses works by

modern and classic poets.

Poems discussed in past months have included those written by Mary Oliver, Pablo Neruda, Emily Dickinson, William Shakespeare and more.

The May 29 meeting will feature original poems of

local residents, and all are welcome to share original poetry with the group.

Contact Kennett Library staff member Alex Caliva at acaliva@ccls.org for more information, or call the library at 610-444-2702.

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