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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Unionville Indian mascot is center of controversy

By John Chambless Staff Writer The question of whether the Indian mascot for Unionville High School has been altered or eliminated has been sparking online battles and heated exchanges between community members and the school board since late last year.

The controversy started innocently enough, with a December 2017 meeting of the UHS Identity Council, a student-led group at the high school. Students formed the group to address whether the UHS Indian could be considered offensive. Members of the school board and administration, including district superintendent John Sanville, were invited to the meeting, and high school principal Jim Conley took minutes.

When word got out that the

group had met, community members and alumni jumped into the debate. Some community members have gathered behind a group calling themselves the Save the Indian Coalition, which seeks to preserve the mascot as a school tradition. With more than 600 signatures of support, the Save the Indian Coalition is being spearheaded at this point by Scott Cousins, a township resident and attorney who has sent detailed and footnoted letters to the administration and board members. Cousins has also repeatedly asked to present a 15-minute speech to the school board about the UHS mascot issue, but has been rebuffed because residents are limited to five-minute comments on issues that are on the evening’s agenda. The board has not formally taken

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up the issue of the Indian mascot. At the end of school board meetings, residents are allowed to speak on any topic, but the time limit is still five minutes.

It is difficult to find images of what the UHS Indian used to look like. One web search turned up a logo with a caricature similar to Chief Wahoo of the Cleveland

Indians, which has exaggerated facial features. The UHS mascot has been altered over the past several years without fanfare, and now the most Continued on Page 2A

OASD close to finalizing Landscapes3 opens window budget with no tax increase to county’s potential future

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

The Oxford Area School District will be finalizing its budget for the 2018-2019 school year next month, and it appears as if there won’t be a tax increase to balance the spending plan.

The Oxford School Board’s

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April 10 agenda was topped by a review of the proposed budget for the 2018-2019 school year, as Brian Cooney, Oxford’s business administrator, offered a presentation about the proposed final budget for 2018-2019.

Cooney said that projected expenditures for 2018-2019 will be $69,268,862, up

about $727,227, or 1.06 percent, over the current year.

While some line items, such as the state-mandated PSERS costs, are increasing from one year to the next, other expenditures are decreasing. For example, Oxford is seeing a decline in the amount of services Continued on Page 3A

Will pay for stream flow monitor; passes on consultants’ fee

Township compromises on Somerset Lake clean-up Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Landenberg resident Sue Walker reviews plans for Landscapes3, prior to the Chester County Planning Commission’s public meeting at New Garden Township on April 10. Also pictured is Chester County community planner, Kaitlin Feiler.

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By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer From gathering up postit notes stuck to maps to attending private and public meetings with stakeholders and citizens, the Chester County Planning Commission has spent the last several years creating a suggested blueprint for the future of the county, created largely on the backs of ideas and suggestions from those

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With a big lake with a lot of problems serving as the narrative of his presentation, Bill Ward of the Lake Committee at Somerset Lake came to the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors meeting on April 16 with a two-part wish list, and he received one of them.

The board agreed to fund the $2,500 purchase of a stream flow/turbidity monitor for the Broad Run watershed, which will be assembled by the Stroud Water Research Laboratory and given to the citizen-sci-

entist group for the purpose of collecting data in an effort to better understand the impact the watershed is having on the 28-acre Somerset Lake’s health and future.

The monitor will be installed by Marion Waggoner and Dave Yake of the Save Our Water Committee, and will be placed on private property adjacent to the lake.

The monitor consists of two components: a pole-mounted land unit containing data storage cards, battery, solar panel and cell phone antenna; and a unit that will be immersed in the stream that contains a sensor that measures water depth,

conductivity and temperature, and a turbidity sensor.

It will allow the group to measure the impact of sediment, phosphate and nitrate flow from the watershed to the lake.

The addition of the monitor is expected to quickly become a major player in an effort to improve the overall health of the man-made lake, which has in recent years become a depository for tons of sediment and phosphate coming from nearby tributaries, that has led to lower water levels and stream bank erosion.

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Majority of Avon Grove School Board members favor $127 million for school projects

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who live there.

It has culminated in a three-tier comprehensive plan, known in proper order as Landscapes, Landscapes2 and now, Landscapes3.

On April 10, before about 100 lawmakers and residents at the New Garden Township Building, the Commission rolled out its goals and objectives for Landscapes3, its current broad sweep perspective

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

The Avon Grove School District’s Committee-ofthe-Whole held a facilities planning meeting on April 12, the final session in a series as the school board prepares to take a vote on a plan to address Avon Grove’s facilities needs.

School board president Tracy Lisi began the meeting

by explaining that the goal of the meeting was to reach some sort of agreement on the parameters of spending for the entire project, including new construction and renovation work. Lisi acknowledged the receipt of numerous emails from the community that were in support of the school board authorizing expenditures in the range of $127 million from the local effort.

At the previous meeting, the school board seemed to reach an agreement that the best path forward included the construction of the Sunnyside Road site. At that meeting, four school board members indicated support for spending, at a maximum, $105 million. Other board members were in support of spending more than that because they want to build a high school that will fully

meet Avon Grove’s needs. In order to maintain a level of funding at $105 million, the In advance of the meeting, the school board received a funding grid highlighting what each level of funding would translate into in terms of educational space for the building.

As the discussion got underway, school board member Bill Wood said that the district needs to make

sure that the project fully meets the district’s needs now and for the foreseeable future—they don’t want to do something that would require additional expenses in ten years.

School board member John Auerbach, who has consistently spoken about the need to limit costs on the project, said that he was in favor of keeping costs Continued on Page 5A

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commonly seen image is that of feathers hanging from the UHS initials. Cousins has seized the past alterations of the Indian as one of his grievances, and has asked who is making the decisions to pare down the mascot.

Sanville has told Cousins that the changes to the mascot predate Sanville’s arrival in the district.

In the minutes of the initial meeting of the UHS Identity Council, it is noted that “a number of committee members felt as though the district has already made some changes to remove the mascot (i.e., disallowing the ‘chop’ song at football games and removing Native American iconograhy from UHS).”

For his part, Cousins is creating a meticulous trail of paperwork. His letter to Sanville and the board of March 30 was six pages long, with an additional 24 pages of attachments. He sent the communications to

the Chester County Press.

Cousins is seeking recognition of the Save the Indian Coalition, and to secure a spot to address the board at a public meeting. The board has responded that they are not considering the issue of the mascot, and so Cousins’ request for a formal presentation is not relevant.

On April 12, John Merrick, the solicitor for the school district, sent a letter to Cousins. The letter was forwarded by Cousins to the Chester County Press. In it, Merrick explains that since Cousins is an attorney, it is district policy to have the solicitor handle correspondence on behalf of the board. Merrick cited the request to address the board and quoted the response of board vice-president Victor Dupuis on March 19. “To be clear – the board is not forming any Citizen’s Advisory Committee in regards to the topic of the school mascot,” Dupuis had said at the meeting.

Cousins then asked to

present his points at the board’s April 16 meeting.

“Dr. Sanville has informed me that the mascot item will not be on the board’s agenda for its public meeting on April 16,” Merrick wrote in his letter to Cousins.

“Consequently, I reiterate Mr. Dupuis’ prior response to you, for it represents the current posture of the board.

Accordingly, you may consider the requests of your Memorandum as denied.

Simply stated, at a given public meeting, board members cannot be compelled to make specific comments, answer questions, or take formal action at the choosing of a resident or taxpayer.”

Cousins, in his previous letters, has said that the board is violating the Sunshine Act. Merrick responded, “I disagree. The board has broad discretion to impose reasonable limitations upon public comment. Of course, there are certain meetings that, by law, require extensive time for comment from the public; the mascot matter is not in

The current logo of UHS features two feathers.

An older UHS Baseball logo, with the Indian caricature.

The newer drawing of the Indian, as seen in the logo of the Unionville Recreation Association.

this category. In my opinion, the board’s procedure has been in compliance with the Sunshine Act in this instance, which compliance will continue,” Merrick wrote.

Cousins quickly wrote back. He forwarded his April 13 response to Merrick. In it, he asks again for the board to “deliberate and take official action at the April 16 board meeting, in an open forum and based on a publicly-cast vote of a quorum of the board, denying my request for the appointment of a Citizen Advisory Committee.”

Cousins also references the spring newsletter of the Traditions at Longwood community, in which school board president Jeff Hellrung addresses the mascot issue.

Cousins forwarded the newsletter to the Chester Colunty Press. “Unfortunately, a highly vocal group of adults in our community have

engaged our students in a sometimes intimidating and disrespectful manner in their zeal to ‘Save the Indian,’” Hellrung wrote. “Some on the side of eliminating the Indian mascot have matched this vitriol in attacking the ‘Save the Indian’ group.

“First, the Indian is not threatened,” Hellrung wrote, adding that if the student group does have suggestions regarding the mascot, they will bring those thoughts to the administration, who may pass the issue to the board for debate before any changes would be considered. “So, we are trying to calm our community and encourage the adults who have so rudely inserted themselves into this student issue to back off and allow our students to pursue their project and to learn without interference,” Hellrung concluded.

“Unfortunately, it’s been our students who have mod-

eled civil discourse in this instance and not our adults.”

Cousins, in his April 13 letter to Merrick, wrote, “While I expect the name-calling from social-justice warriors, as a resident and taxpayer of UCFSD I don’t expect it from this board. Calling members of the Coalition rude, intimidating, disrespectful, and accusing us of having other bad motives including being part of a ‘Fake-news frenzy’ isn’t civil discourse – it’s a Heckler’s Veto designed to shut down debate. … I haven’t engaged in name-calling with respect to the board, the board members, the district, the administration, the faculty or the students. I expect the board and its members to treat me with the same courtesy, even if we disagree about the mascot.”

At the school board’s April 16 meeting at Hillendale Elementary School, Cousins

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that attempts to balance growth, preservation and quality of life in Chester County over the next 30 years.

During a one-hour presentation that followed an

open house, the commission’s executive director Brian O’Leary shared the results of more than a year of public input that helped solidify the plan, which included 6,000 public opinion survey responses and recommendations.

The key issue of main concern to stakeholders, Leary said, is solving the equation of balancing growth while at the same time preserving open space and proper stewardship of the county’s natural landscape.

Other high priorities expressed by residents have been in seeking ways to stimulate healthy lifestyles; create a balanced measure of growth; create initiatives that help preserve a “sense of place,” and find methods of building a vibrant economy.

Getting the county to that happy place in the next 30 years will run headlong into

natural progress, Leary said.

The county is projected to have a 30 percent population growth rate by 2045, which includes 146,000 more residents. That equates to 55,000 more homes, 87,000 more jobs and a rise in the growth of the senior populations.

In order to best achieve the goals set forth by residents, Landscapes3 has established six goal areas: Preserve: To sustain and cultivate a commitment to saving the county’s natural features, such as open space, stream valleys, farmland and steep slopes.

Protect: Determining proper stewardship and the best methods of protecting the land, by strengthening regulations and cooperating with conservation groups.

Appreciate: Honoring the county’s cultural and historic resources and its heritage, and determining its role in the county’s future.

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The Landscapes3 presentation was conducted by Brian O’Leary, executive director of the Chester County Planning Commission.

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Local News and his wife, Candace Heining, waited until the public comment period at the end of the two-hour meeting to address the board.

Heining handed out packets of written materials to each board member and Cousins reviewed the written comments between himself and Merrick, the school district solicitor. He showed the board images of how the Indian mascot has been changed over time.

“Did the board authorize these changes?” he asked.

“My concern is that the administration has been taking steps to change the Indian mascot, not the board.

The board’s responsibility is to make those changes.

Changes have happened over several years. I think this all goes away if, tonight, the board says there is ample opportunity for the community to participate, and that you give substantial weight to all the stakeholders.”

Hellrung responded, “Clearly it would not be suitable to have a full backand-forth on the points you raised tonight in this setting. So I’ll just repeat Dr. Sanville’s offer that he’d be glad to speak with you one-on-one. I would be very willing to sit down with you as well.”

Cousins said, “If you say you will reconsider the request in a year, or whenever this issue comes back up, that will go a long way.

I know the board’s not prepared to do that now, but we want our voices heard.”

Hellrung said, “This is not a matter before the board.

It’s a matter that a group of students is considering. We are interested in allowing our students to conduct an inquiry, with nothing but support from us. No one on the board, no one in the administration, has said a word to me about removing or changing the Indian. It’s not an issue. It would be nonsensical to form a commission about something we’re not thinking about doing. We’re certainly not going to move away from our Indian symbol, other than through board action.”

Resident Tom Pancoast, who has been involved in the Save the Indian Coalition since its beginning, addressed the board.

“I’m listening to you, Jeff, say that the board isn’t going to make a decision because there’s nothing happening,” he said. “They just showed you the Indian has disappeared off the school ID in the last couple of years, it’s not on any of the logos, it’s

not on any of the jerseys, it’s not on the gym floor. What other evidence do you need?

“What we need is a public debate,” Pancoast added.

“What is said over a cup of coffee, without anyone else around, is one thing, but what is happening here is another. … Let’s let people say what they think and let’s hear what the board thinks.

You people keep hiding.

Nobody is speaking up.”

Pancoast quoted from Hellrung’s article in the Traditions at Longwood newsletter, taking exception with his characterization of the Save the Indian group.

“We’re all adults here,” he said. “We don’t want people to think we’re a bunch of crazed adults, trying to save the Indian. Not yet, anyway.

You said the Indian is not threatened. It’s because it’s not there. We need some answers. Who’s making the decision to keep taking the Indian away?”

Hellrung answered, “I do stand by everything I said in the article. Only excerpts were read here tonight.

Anyone who read the whle article would realize that both sides were covered.”

Live: Exploring methods to continue the smart development and viability of healthy communities, creating opportunities for affordable housing and creating diverse neighborhoods.

Prosper: Finding ways to strengthen the economy and adapting it to changing market conditions, through public and private partnerships.

Connect: Determining the county’s path forward on transportation, infrastructure and utilities.

Getting it all to fit properly, O’Leary said, will be about wedging this vision into the multi-layered overlay of Chester County that includes preserved land; growth areas like urban, suburban and rural centers; and rural resource areas, such as woodlands, open space and agricultural farmland.

A looming challenge to the plan, O’Leary said, will be eliciting the support of those agencies in the county who put progress over conservation. While townships and municipalities incorporate preserving open space as top priority in their comprehensive plans, and work with groups like Natural Lands Trust and the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County to purchase land for preservation and public trails, there is an equal push by real estate developers to make investments in a county rich in opportunity and projected growth.

County Commissioner Michelle Kichline said that the consistent tenor of the Planning Commission is to stress to both municipalities and developers that properties located in communities with open space are more valuable.

“That’s part of our educational process,” Kichline said. “The county doesn’t have the power of zoning.

The municipalities do, and on the county level, we feel the need to educate both on how they can address their zoning codes, and educate them about the importance and value of open space.

“Open space is not just beautiful. It has a difference in worth.”

Keeping over-development in check will be

about proper municipal planning across townships and municipalities, O’Leary said. A good example, he said, is being seen in the joint economic development plan between Kennett Square Borough and Kennett Township, which addresses zoning codes related to development.

“I think that’s absolutely going to be a piece that we’ll have to build into [our] recommendations,” O’Leary said. “Once the zoning is in place, it becomes very hard for a community to turn down or change a development proposal. We really push a vision partnership program that helps communities [create] really good comprehensive plans that follow zoning laws, that will help them accomplish what they want.”

O’Leary said that while development in rural communities is likely to continue into the future, it will be tempered by a goal to target future development in the county in urban and suburban centers, with a particular concentration on creating affordable housing options.

“There will be some development in those [rural] areas, and sometimes, it’s going to be a property that we all look at and say, ‘Boy, its a shame to see that property go,’ but when you’re a developing area, what you want to do is to keep growth close to urban centers. We feel that while there is going to be some development in areas that we don’t want to see developed, let’s not leapfrog [development] all across the entire landscape.”

Another issue that faces Chester County is how it will create incentives for the millennial generation who grew up in Chester County, and wish to remain.

It may require some out-ofthe-box solutions, O’Leary said, such as encouraging municipalities to allow older residents to rent out a portion of their homes to younger residents, which will then create additional incomes for older residents.

The Landscapes3 plan will also focus some of its priorities on stimulating growth in its de-industrialized urban centers. The county has cre-

ated a $2.25 million yearly community revitalization program that funnels money into the development of infrastructure projects that provide an economic boost to cities like Phoenxiville and Coatesville.

The commission’s immediate game plan for Landscapes3 is to continue engaging the public at similar meetings, scheduled for May 1 at Penn State Great Valley; May 16 at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus; and in the fall in West Chester, at a site to be determined.

The commission will continue to take recommendations, hold additional meetings and is scheduled to adopt the Landscapes3 plan by the end of 2018.

“Once it is adopted, then it becomes an all-out implementation to put the recommendations into action, in order to get them accomplished over the next few years,” Leary said.

“These accomplishments have been achieved through leadership and partnership, qualities that will continue to be necessary for our communities to thrive,” Kichline said. “The tasks before us now are to continue with preservation and growth, in light of the opportunities and challenges that face Chester County. To do this, we are seeking to engage all of our communities in ways that embrace place and enhance choices.”

To learn more about the Landscapes3 plan, visit the Chester County Planning Commission at www.chescoplanning.org.

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

U-CF School Board approves teacher contract

By John Chambless Staff Writer There were plenty of final decisions made at the April 16 Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board meeting, but one of the most intriguing points was brought up in discussion and should garner plenty of public interest in the future.

Board president Jeff Hellrung commented about cellphone usage, particularly at Unionville High School. “We expect to be using Chromebooks in grades 6 to 12 next year, and that means that cellphones are no longer needed for academic purposes, because the Chromebooks will do that,” he said. “We’ve also, through our wellness initiatives, been made aware of some of the dangers of excessive cellphone use.

We’re certainly aware of the distraction that cellphones can pose in an educational setting. Our speaker [author Dr. Jean M. Twenge] last week went so far as to suggest banning cellphones in our high school. That suggestion was met with pretty strong approval by a group of about 100 residents who showed up for that presentation. However I don’t think we’re ready for a cellphone ban in our district.”

District superintendent John Sanville added, “We’re not suggesting that we ban cellphones. But Jeff and others have raised some questions about our students and screen time – what is a healthy way to use their cellphones and other devices, and how we can strike a balance. As an administrative team, we will look at some of the things we do with kids to make sure that cellphone use in schools is appropriate.

“Clearly, at the K-8 level, students don’t use their cellphones during the school day. Let’s make sure at the high school level that we’re encouraging students to use their phones and devices in the best way possible,” Sanville said. “We’ll come back after we’ve done some work with the curriculum

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purchased from the Chester County Intermediate Unit.

Cooney explained that the district has been able to keep more students with special needs in its schools rather than having them go to the Chester County Intermediate Unit for educational services.

Cooney went on to explain that the district has seen local revenues climb yearover-year based on increases in the assessed values of properties in the district― Oxford saw an increase of $103,000 in revenues yearTo contact Staff Writer to-year without having to Richard L. Gaw, email raise taxes. Cooney said that rgaw@chestercounty.com. the district is also hopeful

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School Board vice-president Victor Dupuis said, “This is a subject where we should tread carefully. Whatever the process is to evaluate this, it should involve the parents and community members. It also involves our staff. When the time is right to have a conversation about this, it should incorporate the thoughts of all the stakeholders who are going to be impacted by this.”

Hellrung said a cellphone ban is in force at Salesianum High School in Wilmington, Del., but “a ban is not on the table here. It’s not going to be proposed. What is going to be proposed is responsible use of cellphones in our educational setting. We’re learning that the average student may be on their phone six to eight hours a day. …

We’re not going to solve the problem, or tell parents what to do, but I think it would be appropriate for us to model appropriate cellphone use in the educational setting.”

The board’s student representative, Gavin Brezski, commented, “I very much believe that we do have an issue with cellphones at the high school. If you go down to the lunchroom, everybody’s on their phones during lunch.

Snapchat is the entirety of what students are doing during their lunches. The only conversation is about what’s on other people’s Snapchat.”

He said that phones “do pose a distraction to instruction, which is why I think something should be done. I look forward to hearing the discussion.”

At the beginning of the meeting, the board paid tribute to Curtis Barr, who is retiring after 40 years in the district. Barr taught for nine years at Patton Middle School, 12 years at Unionville Elementary School, three years at Hillendale Elementary School, and 16 years at Chadds Ford Elementary School.

The board voted unanimously to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the district and the Unionville Chadds Ford Education Association.

The new teacher contract is

a four-year extension, with a 2.99 percent increase in base salaries. Dupuis, who was the chairman of the bargaining committee, commented, “This was a very collegial and productive process. Both sides of the table worked cooperatively. It was a privilege to be part of it.”

The board voted to hire James Whitesel as the supervisor of buildings and grounds, replacing Rick Hostetler in that position, effective July 1. Hostetler announced his retirement several months ago.

The board approved the Special Education Comprehensive Plan for the district, the CCIU operating budget, as well as the Technology Integration Plan, which imposes a $50 technology fee per family.

Facilities improvements included approval of $19,586.19 for new carpeting at Unionville Elementary and Pocopson Elementary, and $45,966.20 for paving and seal coating throughout the district. The board also approved the purchase of two 77-passenger buses, one 48-passenger mini-bus, two nine-passenger transit vans, and one F-350 pickup truck with a snow plow, at a total cost of $344,235.

Among policies that were approved was Policy 218, the Code of Student Conduct, which has been discussed for several months. Wording was added to the policy to allow recision of a suspension for first-time offenders, under certain conditions.

Previously, a student who violated some rules faced mandatory suspension and a mark on their transcript that could prevent them from being accepted at a university of their choosing.

The vote for approval of the revised policy was 7-2.

More information about the board, and a link to videos of board meetings, are available at www.ucfsd.org.

that the state budget, when it is finalized, will include education funding at the proposed levels, which includes some small increases for public schools like Oxford.

In order to balance the budget without a tax increase, Oxford will likely dip into its fund balance. The administration is also recommending that the school board approve a transfer of $2 million in unassigned fund balance to the capital reserve fund, and to assign an additional $250,000 to both capital projects and healthcare costs.

If the school board adopts a final budget with no tax

increase, the millage rate would remain at 31.1484 mills for a second year in a row.

The proposed final budget will be open for review by the public for 30 days, when the school board will vote on the final budget.

The Oxford School Board will meet again on Tuesday, May 8 and Tuesday, May 15, the former being a work session and the latter being a regular meeting. Both meetings take place at 7 p.m. at the Administration Building.

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Roe denounces amendment to redistricting bill

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer In a big blow to a state bill intended to strike down future partisan ger rymandering in Pennsylvania, 15 members of the House State Government Committee voted on April 11 to attach an amendment to House Bill 722 that gives legislators more leverage in the redistricting process, and erases the start of a proposed independent, citizen-led commission that would serve as a watchdog to prevent gerrymandering practices in the state.

The t we a k e d amendment redef ines HB 722 and would guarantee that politicians continue to have a partisan grip on how district lines are drawn, preventing the opportunity for a more fair and transparent redistricting process, said Rep. Eric Roe of the 158th Legislative District in Chester County, who co-sponsored and introduced the bipartisan bill with Rep. Steve Samuelson, (D-Northampton).

“I am ver y disappointed by what transpired on Wednesday at the impromptu House State Government Committee meeting on HB 722,” Roe said. “The intention of our bill was to

make the redistricting process less partisan and more neutral.

The ‘gut-and-replace’ amendment inserted by the committee did just the opposite. It placed more power in the hands of partisan politicians, and it gave the majority party -- whichever party that will be after the next census in 2021 -- an even greater opportunity to gerrymander.

“Speaking as a Republican, this move wasn’t just a slap in the face to Democrats and independents. It was an affront to the 38 House Republicans who co-sponsored our bill.”

The bipartisan bill would have created an independent r e d i s t r i c t i n g commission to prevent future partisan ger rymandering in Pennsylvania, made of non-politicians would have added necessary checks and balances to the redistricting process.

Developed in conjunction with Fair Districts PA, the commission composed of four Republicans, four Democrats and three independents would have required the approval of each of those subgroups before certifying final maps for congressional and state legislative boundary lines. Under the current system led by party leaders and the

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Fifteen members of the House State Government Committee voted on April 11 to attach an amendment to House Bill 722 that gives legislators more leverage in the state’s redistricting process.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the party aff iliations of voters are sometimes used to protect incumbents.

Samuelson echoed Roe’s opposition, and said that the committee vote was a “sneak attack on Democracy,” and “would give party leaders even more power in the redistricting process and would lead to even more gerrymandering in Pennsylvania.”

“Passing the amendment at a meeting

without an agenda, without advance notice that redistricting reform would be discussed, and with language available only 30 minutes before the vote – was an outrageous abuse of the legislative process,” he added. “The bill that Rep. Roe and I introduced seeks to have legislative maps drawn by an independent r e d i s t r i c t i n g commission, and not party leaders who currently are in charge of the process.

“The amendment totally eliminates the independent commission and keeps party leaders in control. We need to end gerrymandering – not expand it. We remain committed to passing legislation to establish an independent citizens redistricting commission, and are grateful to the 110 House members who were cosponsors of the original version of House Bill 722.”

The Senate version of

the bill, SB 22, remains without amendment and could potentially be sent over to the House for a concurrence vote upon passage in the Senate.

Roe said that despite the ruling, he remains undeterred.

“This was certainly a setback, but it’s not the end,” he said. “We’ll keep f ighting, and hopefully replace this bad amendment with one that restores the spirit and intent of the original bill.”

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Somerset Lake’s watershed has two significant problems,” Ward said. “The first of these is widespread – stream bank erosion in the Broad Run [watershed]. This carries hundreds of tons of sediment into the lake each year, and Broad Run is the primary culprit here, particularly as it passes through St. Anthony in the Hills.

“The second problem is the large load of nutrients that are carried into the lake, primarily phosphate, which fuels algae growth in the summer months.

The lake committee’s 2018 budget, approved by the development’s board of directors, includes about $37,000 in operating expenses, but it’s small change compared to the anticipated cost of addressing the lake’s greatest and most immediate need – a shoreline restoration project, which will require additional testing and dredging at the north end of the lake. Over the last three years, Ward said that the committee has spent over $250,000 to fund projects intended to clean the lake, which included the addition of oxygen aerating systems throughout the lake, which cost $50,000 and was paid for by the development’s residents.

While the board chose to absorb the cost of the stream flow/turbidity monitor, it rejected Ward’s second request: To have the township fund the $9,460 study

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between $102 million and $105 million.

“I think $105 million is an enormous step forward,” Auerbach said, explaining that it is still an amount that the Avon Grove community could afford.

If a new high school is built, then approximately $18 million to $20 million would need to be spent on the current high school building to upgrade its mechanical systems and transform it into the district’s middle school.

The rest of the money would be spent on the new high school.

Superintendent Dr. Christopher Marchese reiterated his concerns about a plan that would reduce the square footage per student too much because it would make the building too tight.

Marchese said that an expenditure in the range of $116 million not only provides for larger classrooms, on average, but it also opens up the common spaces—the gymnasium, auditorium, cafeteria, and library—to ensure that those spaces are large enough to accommodate some growth in enrollment.

Wood said that he felt that it would be foolish not to build core spaces that are larger than the minimum because it would be difficult to expand the core spaces once the building is finished.

He noted that there is a lot of residential space in the area that could be developed for housing, which opens up the possibility of unexpected enrollment growth.

After about an hour of conversation, the board got to the point where they were going to take turns offering support for a particular spending level. After months of meetings to discuss facilities planning, the board members’ views on the issue had didn’t need to be restated.

Marchese implored the school board to not sell the project short. He noted that Avon Grove, in the past, has taken a band-aid approach

proposed by Skelly and Loy, a Maryland-based environmental consulting firm.

During the vote, supervisors Richard Ayotte and Steve Allaband made a motion to approve the payment of the study, but the motion was defeated by a vote of 3-2.

In its Jan. 4, 2018 letter sent to the Somerset Lake Services Corp., the firm proposed to evaluate the White Clay Wild and Scenic Management Plan, the New Garden Township TMDL Plan and the Somerset Lake Management Plan for cost effectiveness of joint opportunities to reduce lake sediment; come up with cost-sharing opportunities for three projects in the watershed to reduce sediment and phosphorous; create three plan views and concept level drawings for sediment-reducing projects; and evaluate the projects for external funding support.

In pitching the firm’s proposal, Ward said that it comes with a sense of urgency.

“I think what we’re trying to do is slow Mother Nature, to stop the natural progression that will determine whether or not the lake will become a swamp and then a wetlands, and nobody in the community hopes to see that happen,” Ward told the board. “At the present rate of sedimentation build-up, we’re gaining about a foot of sediment every five to six years. Hundreds of tons are coming in every year, and we’re losing about a foot of water depth every five or

six years, which means that in 75 years, the lake will largely be filled in.

“Our hope is that we can slow that considerably by incorporating stream bank control measures.”

One rationale behind the board’s rejection of paying for the proposal had to do with the potential backlash it may receive by funding a project that will impact only ten percent of the township’s population.

“Twelve hundred residents out of 12,000 residents [in New Garden Township],” said board chairman Randy Geouque. “Private lane.

Private fishing and boating. How do I justify paying for this to the rest of the residents?”

Ward said that helping to preserve the lake will be a benefit to everyone in the township, from a value standpoint.

“There are studies that demonstrate that every measurable improvement in lake water clarity results in measurably increased property values, and thereby an increase in the tax base,” he said.

After additional discussion with Ward, the board decided to put the support of the Somerset Lake proposal on the township’s financial back burner, while it focuses on the payments for other projects, which include the acquisition of St. Anthony in the Hills.

In other business, the supervisors approved a $991,659 project that will pave, tar and chip, seal and paint sev-

eral roadways throughout the township. Those roads include the paving of the entire length of Reynolds, McCue and Laurel Bridge roads; and a portion of Scarlett and Sheehan roads; and the tar-and-chipping and sealing of Rosemont Drive, St. George’s Court, Whitney Court, Hamilton Road, Queen’s Court, St. David’s Court, Kings Court, Langton Hill Road, Harrington Court, Lake Shore Lane, North Shore Lane, McCormick Drive, Okie Drive, Beeson Court, White Clay Drive, Briarwood Court, Delpa Drive and Timer Mill Lane.

The board also gave approval to the township to apply for three grants: a Transportation and Community Development Initiative grant through the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to pay for streetscape and sidewalk development for Toughkenamon, in the amount of $60,000; a Department of Community and Economic Development grant, totaling $250,000, to help pay for the phase two expansion of New Garden Township Park; and a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant, estimated between $250,000 and $300,000, for the acquisition of St. Anthony in the Hills.

Jim Deluzio, a New Garden Township representative for the Kennett Library, was joined by other library representatives in providing the board with an update of the library’s finances and

to the secondary school buildings, and that was no longer sufficient. He noted that 20 years ago, there was a discussion about constructing a new school, but the decisions to renovate both the high school and middle school left the district in a difficult position. Less than ten years after the renovation of the high school, the enrollment had increased to the point where the building was woefully overcrowded.

“We’re still struggling with the ramifications of those decisions,” Marchese said.

Marchese pointed out that the plans currently under consideration were scaled back from what was recommended by the district’s Facilities Input Group that spent 16 months analyzing the district’s facilities needs.

“This plan—at $114 million, $115 million, $127 million is already a compromise,” Marchese said.

School Board members Charles Beatty III and Auerbach both indicated that they were in favor of keeping the funding level at $105 million to start the planning.

“At $127 million, you’re going to be (raising taxes) at the Act 1 Index...for the next seven years,” Auerbach said.

Wood said that he is concerned about having to do another project in eight to ten years if the district doesn’t do what is necessary with this project.

Echoing Wood’s point about making this a longterm solution for the district, school board member Bonnie Wolff said, “Shortsighted planning is going to cost the taxpayers more.”

She explained that the district could easily find itself in a position where it would need to undertake another project in less than ten years if they limit the scope of the project that they are planning too much.

School board members Herman Engel and Jeffrey Billig both talked about the need to authorize a level of spending that is necessary to do the project right, and to look for potential cost-savings throughout the design

and bid process.

As the board members took their turns stating the level of spending that they supported, the $127 million spending range emerged as the favored level, with Wolff, Wood, Billig, Engel, and Lisi all saying that they

felt that that was the level necessary for the project of the scope that the district needs. Beatty, Auerbach, and Rick Dumont all said that they thought the district’s needs could be met with $105 million in spending. School board member

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Bill Ward of the Lake Committee at Somerset Lake discussed two proposals with the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors on April 16.

capital campaign that will help pay for a new library in Kennett Square. He was joined by board member Barbara Bolton, treasurer Bill McLaughlin and library director Megan Walters.

Calling the library “financially healthy,” McLaughlin said that in 2017, the library enjoyed its first surplus since 2010, and currently has a portfolio of $3.9 million. He said that the capital campaign that was formed to help create a new, 30,000-squarefoot library on the Weinstein lot in Kennett Square is in the final stages of completing its schematic design phase.

A public appeal program to help fund the library has raised $90,000 so far, a good dent on the way to helping to fund a facility that McLaughlin estimated will cost $15 million to build and is expected to break ground in 2020.

The annual New Garden

Growers Market will kick off its 2018 season on Saturdays from May 5 to Nov. 17, at its location near the entrance of New Garden Township Park. The market will feature 13 full-time and 18 rotating vendors this year, and will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

New Garden Flying Field General Manager Jon Martin listed upcoming events scheduled over the next several months at the facility, which will include a Runway 5K race on June 3, that is expected to bring in as many as 3,000 participants; the Chester County Balloon Festival, from June 22-24; the Festival of Flight on Aug. 18-19; and the tenth year of the Future Aviators Camp, scheduled this year from July 9-13, and Aug. 6-10.

Lynn Weber said that she thought the school building improvements could be achieved at the $102 million spending level.

Next, the school board discussed a draft resolution that will establish the school’s authorization of a proj-

ect and the parameters for spending. The school board is expected to vote on the plan at its next meeting on Thursday, April 26.

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

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

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PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS CHARGES FOR MAN RESCUED BY POLICE On April 13, Pennsylvania State Police Avondale responded to calls for help from a quarry in the 800 block of Lake Road in London Grove Township and found a 55-year-old Avondale man clinging to a rock in the water, trying to stay afloat.

Police rescued him and discovered he had consumed alcohol and taken his dog for a walk before falling into the water. Charges were filed for public drunkenness.

THREATS AT OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL A 16-year-old Nottingham boy made several threats at Oxford High School on the morning of April 9, and Pennsylvania State Police Avondale responded.

Several students who heard the remarks gave written statements to the police.

The boy was charged with making terroristic threats and harassment.

GARAGE BURGLARIZED Sometime between Feb. 28 and March 10, a detached garage at 119 Hall Road in Lincoln University was burglarized and tools were taken, at a loss of $4,042.56, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022.

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MINORS Two 12-year-old girls from London Grove Township told Pennsylvania State Police Avondale that they had been chatting with an unknown person on Twitter and sent upskirt photos of themselves in their underwear to the person. An obscene video was returned to the girls, and they notified police. The investigation is continuing.

TWO BUSINESSES BURGLARIZED Overnight on March 25, someone pried open the rear door of the A Cut Above Longwood hair salon at 107 School House Road in East Marlborough Township and removed cash from the register, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. They then broke through the drywall and entered the China Garden restaurant next door, taking an iPad and cash before fleeing.

NUDE PHOTOS SENT AT SCHOOL On April 9, Pennsylvania State Police Avondale were called to investigate when nude pictures of a juvenile were being sent between students at Fred S. Engle Middle School in London Grove Township. The images were sent via text message to several juvenile students.

All the students involved were contacted by police and their phones were seized. The investigation is continuing.

CARS BURGLARIZED Cars parked at The Gables Restaurant in Pennsbury Township were broken into on April 7 at about 8:25 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

Witnesses saw a man break into the vehicles of two patrons, steal two purses and then flee in a blue hatchback with unknown plates, according to police.

DUI ARREST On the evening of March 5, Pennsylvania State Police Avondale got reports of someone driving erratically on Route 41 in the area of Route 1. The vehicle weaved in and out of lanes and swerved between other cars on Route 1. The driver struck another vehicle on Route 1 near Route 796 and then continued to his home. The unnamed 54-year-old driver was arrested at his home in London Grove Township and charged with DUI. CRAIG’S LIST THEFT On April 2, a 31-year-old Landenberg resident was contacted about some jewelry she was selling on Craigslist.

The suspect convinced the woman to send the jewelry via overnight shipping and provided a false email saying that payment had been sent through Paypal. The jewelry was delivered, but the payment was not made, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

CASH STOLEN FROM WALLET On March 29, a man from West Chester told Pennsylvania State Police Avondale that he left his wallet and phone at an East Marlborough Township business. When he returned to find them, an employee gave them to the man, saying an elderly woman had turned them in. The cash was missing from the wallet, according to the victim. The investigation is continuing.

Allstate Agency owner celebrates 18 years of serving the West Grove community Robert C. Stead is reaching a major milestone this year. Stead is celebrating 18 years of service in the West Grove community by helping residents protect what matters most to them, including their family, their home, their automobiles and their lives.

The Jennersville Insurance Agency first opened its doors in 1999.

“Time flies! It feels like just yesterday when we cut the blue ribbon and opened our doors,” said Stead. “The years I’ve been with Allstate and all the years I’ve worked in this community have been an important part of my life. I have enjoyed working with so many families in our community and thank each and every one of them for allowing me to service their household insurance and financial needs.”

Stead provides auto, home, life and commercial insurance to area residents, as well as a variety of f inancial products, including college savings plans, mutual funds and more.

Besides serving customer’s insurance needs for the last 18 years, Stead has given back to the community. He has volunteered his time to Oxford and Avon Grove High School programs,

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Robert C. Stead

Toys for Tots, Avon Grove Teams, West Fallowfield Christian School Annual Fundraisers, and contributed to programs in Solanco such as Get There Safe, Booster Father-Daughter Dance, and ‘X the TXT’. Stead is also a member of the Superintendent Advisory board in the Solanco school district and supports our national Men’s and Women’s ball hockey programs. In 2017 Stead won numerous awards, including Premier Agency, Circle of Champions and Leaders Forum.

“We are a business that believes in giving back

to the community,” said Stead. “One of the reasons I came to Allstate to stay is because of the ability to be a conduit for positive support and change in my community”, “I am so proud to have served this community 18 years and look forward to carrying on this tradition for many more.”

The office telephone number is 610-3451345. You can also log onto https://agents. allstate.com/thejennersville-insuranceagency-west-g rove-pa. html for additional information about Stead and his insurance team.

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Opinion

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Letter to the Editor

Turning over every stone

Kennett Township’s emergency services property tax: What is a life worth?

There is a flat certainty in the belief that there is not a person alive who gathers any joy from cracking open a tax statement and seeing that his or her taxes have increased, whether those numbers have crept up minimally or astronomically, as in the case of Kennett Township residents, who have seen their property taxes jacked up 470 percent – about a $700 increase – in order to help pay for a new emergency services fund.

For the last several editions of the Chester County Press, our Opinion page has been dominated by letters of opposition to the 1.9 mil increase in property taxes levied on Kennett Township residents this year, and the anger and frustration that dotted these letters was also reflected at the township’s Board of Supervisors meeting on April 4, when several residents held the supervisors, the township manager and the police chief accountable in justifying the value of establishing this new fund, which will cost township taxpayers more than $1 million.

They were right to question the township’s spending practices which, in addition to the emergency services fund, also included taking on millions of dollars of debt in the $3.25 million purchase of a 103-acre property in the township.

They were right to not let up, and they didn’t, for nearly the entire length of the four-and-ahalf-hour-long meeting, and in support of these residents, we believe that the township really stuck it to the people they were elected to serve, and they did so in an effort to carry out the most important guiding principle of its mission, which is to turn over every stone in an effort to better assure the safety of all residents of Kennett Township.

The township’s decision to create an emergency services fund solidifies a true commitment to the efforts of its its police department, and its inclusion in the Emergency Services Commission.

It helps pay for a full-time police force, which allows officers to better respond to emergency calls within minutes, no matter the time of day. It allows township residents to receive more prompt and better-equipped fire and ambulance service.

It will also potentially save lives. During the April 4 meeting, township Corporal Jeffrey Call was honored for his work in helping to save the life of a 29-year-old woman, the day before. On April 3 at 4:27 a.m., Corporal Call responded to a 911 report of a woman suffering from an opiate-related overdose. Immediately, he administered Naloxone to the woman, which reversed the deadly effects of the overdose, and saved the woman’s life. Call responded to the incident in five minutes.

While we believe that it is the right of every Kennett Township resident to question where every dollar is being spent in the township, we also believe it is fair to ask them to imagine living in a municipality that chooses not to protect its citizens, in order that they save taxpayers some money.

We ask them to imagine the early-morning of April 3, and think about what would have happened to the young woman during those predawn hours if the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors had not seen to creating an emergency services fund, which helps provide its police department with full-time coverage.

Finally, we ask them to imagine such an emergency happening right in front of them, to one of their own family, and then waiting for help to arrive from a resource that doesn’t work at that hour.

As a Supervisor in Kennett Township, I believe that investing in full-time local police, fire and ambulance services is important to safeguard our community and save lives.

As if to prove this point, in the early morning hours of April 3, only a few days after starting full-time patrol service in Kennett Township, one our police officers, acting as a first responder, saved the life of a township resident experiencing a drug overdose by reviving her with naloxone (Narcan). Had the Board of Supervisors not already made a commitment to fulltime local police coverage, one of our own neighbors might have died, and her family and friends would now be in mourning.

Of course, one of the challenges I have faced as a supervisor is how to pay for something that not only might save a life, but already has. Municipalities with a police department in addition to other emergency services often have an emergency services tax, which Kennett Township did not have until this year.

As a result, over the past nine years, the township has been paying for emergency services out of the reserves built up after an Earned Income Tax was enacted in 1998.

In fact, four years ago the previous Board of Supervisors lowered the property tax rate, resulting in a more rapid depletion of those reserves. By 2017, our reserves reached the point where our auditor felt that they should not go any lower (approximately nine to 12 months of operating expenses). Therefore,

the Board of Supervisors determined that we should finally fund our emergency services with a dedicated tax starting in 2018.

This was not done lightly.

Our Board of Supervisors publicly advertised and discussed this issue at three of our regularly scheduled meetings: November 2017, December 2017 and January 2018 (an organizational meeting). Even so, we also anticipated that many residents still might not know about this change, and thus tried to reach people by also sending out postcards in January to all addresses.

Nonetheless, some residents were surprised when their tax bill arrived in March and called the township office to complain.

Our township staff always takes such complaints from residents and taxpayers very seriously, and in this case carefully explained the reasoning behind the new tax.

Once they understood that the tax was necessary to maintain the full-time emergency services they were already enjoying, many of these residents responded by telling us how pleased they have been with our police department, fire companies and ambulance services protecting us and our community around-the-clock.

The simple fact is that, for 2018, the costs for all of the full-time emergency services for Kennett Township will be almost $1.6 million.

This may sound like a lot, but it works out to about $15 per month per resident – a modest fee, considering the level of coverage. In prior years, our costs were lower, primarily because our police force was not yet up to full strength, and, as I already

indicated, we were still comfortably able to cover these out of our reserves and thus could delay a tax increase.

However, now that our police staff is staffed for full-time coverage, we had to face the reality that all these popular services need to be funded. The Board of Supervisors chose a single property tax increase into a dedicated fund, to make it easier for residents to understand where the money was going and why. The resulting tax burden (property and earned income taxes) on residents of Kennett Township is still well within the range of those municipalities surrounding us, even though several of those do not offer the level of police service that we provide in Kennett Township.

As of 2018, there are now eight full-time officers and two part-time officers serving Kennett Township 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.

Those officers are all continually busy; there is no wasted time on their part.

They provide an extraordinary service, a service that is substantially greater than what the State Police (as good and respected as they are) can provide. Rather than the one or even two hour delays in responding to 911 calls that are typical from the State Police, our local officers are on site in a matter of minutes. In addition, our local police carry a greater responsibility than the State Police, who are not permitted to enforce local ordinances and have minimal resources for public education and outreach -- a very important component of local policing.

In addition to funding our police department, the new tax will also fund partial operating costs and capital equipment purchases for both Kennett and Longwood fire companies.

As of October 2017, Kennett Township along with five other municipalities created an Emergency Services Commission to ensure that the fire company costs are evenly distributed for all municipalities that they serve. This also allows us to make a three-year prediction for our fire and ambulance service expenses.

I believe that all residents have a right to know how public money is being spent.

The day I became a Kennett Township Supervisor, I put into motion having all financial transactions publicly displayed on the township website (www.kennett. pa.us/159/Finance-Billing).

The Board of Supervisors of Kennett Township is committed to financial transparency and welcomes dialogue at our public meetings, held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at our Township Building (800 Burrows Run Rd.).

Residents can watch live or view minutes and video recordings of our Board of Supervisor meetings (www.kennett.pa.us/150/ Board-of-Supervisors). We appreciate addressing the concerns of all our residents and are ready to answer questions about this or any other aspect of your Kennett Township government.

I hope to see you at those meetings and around town.

Richard L. Leff Kennett Township Supervisor

More overspending in U-CF schools Letter to the Editor: Spring is here, the grass is growing and so is the U-CF budget – a perpetual and persistent cycle of finding more ways to spend your green!

Chromebooks for every student (grades 6-12) topping $1.5 million, yet parents lament the district’s purchase and elite tier college professors are banning laptops in class since they do not foster learning. Logic would dictate if electronic

technology could replace traditional textbooks with savings of a like amount, it would be warranted.

Irony is the only word to describe the upcoming vote for the million dollar-plus “Chrome Book Technology Initiative” occurring the same month the district hears an expert on “IGen”– the electronic-age students – about the isolation and depression of our current “connected generation.”

But wait, there is more – a 10-year outdoor strategic

plan, only covering three schools, with a community survey determining projects.

Top priority was parking/ traffic flow improvement at the UHS campus. Yet there is a push for additional turf fields carrying a price tag in excess of $2 million.

Don’t forget the International Baccalaureate Program waiting in the wings, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Your school board representatives are the voice of all district taxpayers

and provide checks and balances on the administration. The administration is green-eyed with envy of other districts and feels increasing taxes, even when surpluses are being generated, are OK to pay for their wants. Contact your school board members ASAP or attend a meeting so they know how you want your tax dollars spent!

Jeanne Best East Marlborough Township

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Letter to the Editor: Many people in this country are wrongly incarcerated every year. They lose their freedom, and

lives are destroyed. Some examples of how people end up wrongly incarcerated include those who are convicted against the weight of evidence,

DNA evidence is ignored vict the accused person. or destroyed, and other There is justice for some, evidence in favor of the but not for all. defendant is suppressed to give prosecutors more Howard Gensel leverage to unjustly conKirkwood, Pa.

Do your part to keep the community clean of trash and litter Letter to the Editor: Every spring, as you drive—for pleasure, to work, to shop, or just to run a few errands—the roadside is full of litter and junk.

Wow, you say to yourself, that was all cleaned up last spring when bags and bags of trash was packed and ready for pickup along the roadside.

You ask yourself, how did so much litter collect in just a year? Don’t people have pride in their community?

Don’t tourists have respect

for other people’s communities while passing through?

Is it that hard to have a bag of some kind in the car to take your trash home or drop it in the nearest receptical at your destination?

I wonder if there is any thought given to the animals that coexist with us. Broken glass, twisted aluminum, plastic bags—these items can cut feet and legs or plastic can get caught in throats, causing suffication or other infirmities. As I was travelling along the bypass, I was

astounded at the quantity of litter laying along the sides and on the banks.

Every spring, boy scouts, girl scouts and other volunteers in the community clean the roadways of the surrounding area. I have seen walkers carry a bag and pick up trash along their routes.

We are the stewards of this planet, and like everything, it all starts on our home base.

Education, education, education. We must take care of the only planet we have.

That also means slowing

down and eliminating as much roadkill as possible.

Remember, little critters are being born in the spring, and they do not know to avoid cars. So for those drivers not familiar with the country roads around here, please slow down and be aware that headlights confuse these critters so they don’t know to get out of the way of a vehicle.

Instead, they freeze on the spot. Please think about that.

Dianna Stuckey Oxford

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Kennett wins in dramatic fashion A two-run double by Ben Lesher in the tenth inning helps lead Kennett to an 8-7 win over Octorara

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Ben Lesher delivered a two-out, two-run double in the top of the tenth inning to help lead Kennett to a dramatic 8-7 win over Octorara on April 13.

In the bottom half of the inning, Lesher returned to the mound and preserved the victory for Kennett by surrendering just one run before getting three outs to complete the marathon game.

Recording the f inal three outs wasn’t easy, but then nothing came easy for either team on this day. It was a particularly tough game for pitchers and fielders on the windswept Roy L. “Sonny” Skiles Field as players from both teams struggled with the swirling winds on Octorara’s home field.

Every pop up was an adventure, and nearly every grounder was a heat-seeking missile destined to reach the outfield.

At the onset, Kennett looked like it was going to post a big inning and maybe cruise to an easy victory—the Blue Demons’ f irst three hitters all reached base against Octorara starter Ryan Shillinger.

But Shillinger did a good job of limiting the damage, and Kennett scored just one run on

a wild pitch.

Octorara answered back in the bottom of the f irst when Matt Rudisill drove in a run on a little dribbler that found a safe resting spot between the pitcher, the first baseman, and the second baseman as Andy Imberowicz raced home.

Kennett reclaimed the lead in the top of the third when Sam Lesher doubled home Nick Patterson, who had reached base on an error, making it 2-1.

Octorara’s Aaron Feld drove in a run in the bottom of the third inning with a hard single. Feld later scored on a wild pitch to give his team a 3-2 lead.

Kennett’s Logan Hall, who collected three hits on the day, drove in Nic Gustafson with a single in the top of the fourth inning. Hall later scored on a hard double to left-center

by Patterson, making it 4-3.

Kennett plated two more runs on in the top of the fifth when John Vogel reached base on an error, allowing the two runners who had been on base to score.

Octorara battled back, scoring one run in the bottom of the f ifth on a single by John Cummings, and two more runs in the bottom of the sixth when Feld hammered a

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Kennett’s Owen Dougherty attempts to score on a wild pitch.

two-run double to deep left field with two outs.

The score remained tied at 6-6 until the top of the tenth inning when Kennett’s Owen Dougherty belted a sinking liner to left f ield that fell in for a two-base hit. Mitch Balint reached base on an error and two batters later Ben Lesher delivered the biggest hit of the game when he belted a two-run double over the right fielder’s head. Lesher advanced to third on the throw, but Kennett couldn’t push the extra run across.

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Kennett second baseman Louis Sharp.

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Kennett first baseman John Vogel applies the tag to Bobby Bright.

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In the bottom of the tenth, Lesher, who was entering his third inning of work on the mound, retired the first batter but then he hit Wade Thomas with a pitch and surrendered backto-back singles to Ben Chase and Imberowicz, the latter hit scoring a run. Lesher got Bobby Bright to fly out to center and then struck out Feld, perhaps Octorara’s most dangerous hitter, with the winning run still on first base.

After struggling a bit to start the season, Kennett has now won three out of its last

four games, and has a record of 3-4. Coach Joe Oleykowski, clearly exhausted after watching his team pull out the win in a dramafilled, ten-inning game, said that he was very proud that his team played so hard.

“The win is big for us,” Oleykowski said.

“It shows that all these guys are buying in. Everybody played hard. We want to get to the point where we’re going to fight for seven innings.”

Or, if necessary, ten innings.

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Andy Imberowicz slides into second base.

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Nick Patterson scores for Kennett in the top of the third inning.

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MJ Patterson prepares for his next at-bat for Kennett.

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Winterthur Point-to-Point tradition continues on May 6 Winterthur Point-to-Point, the Brandywine Valley’s signature springtime event, celebrates its ruby anniversary this year with a day full of championship horse racing, an antique carriage parade, tailgate picnics, people watching, and other activities.

The first Point-to-Point races at Winterthur took place on May 6, 1979. Searching for a way to use the nearly 1,000 acres of the estate, the trustees decided to present a day of steeplechase racing.

Winterthur tractors cut a course through a former cow pasture, and the event was a tremendous success. Reports on attendance varied but the crowd, mostly horsemen and their families and friends dressed in rugged country gear, enjoyed good weather and great racing.

Today, Point-to-Point is a day of fun for all ages, including activities such as stick horse races for children, a parade of River Hills foxhounds, canine capers, and a display of Rolls-Royce

and Bentley cars. A highlight of the day is the George A. “Frolic” Weymouth Carriage Parade, named in honor of the late artist and founder of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art in Chadds Ford.

“Point-to-Point is truly a family tradition, both for spectators and participants,” said Jill S. Abbott, race director. “Today’s owners, trainers, and riders are the children and grandchildren of the 1979 participants, while many of today’s attendees first attended as children.”

Post time for the Isabella du Pont Sharp Memorial, a maiden timber race with a $15,000 purse, is at 2 p.m.

The Winterthur Bowl, an open timber race with an anniversary purse of $40,000, takes place at 2:30 p.m. Post time for the Vicmead Plate, an amateur highweight timber race with a $15,000 purse, is at 3 p.m. The steeplechase races are run on a course of approximately three miles, with a total of eight fences

Riders race as a hillside full of spectators enjoys the day at Winterthur Point-to-Point.

that are jumped 17 times. The Middletown Cup, a flat race, begins at 3:30 p.m.

Trophies for the races are adapted from originals in the Winterthur collection. The Alison Hershbell Pony Races, run in two heats, for small and for large ponies, start at noon.

Gates open at 11:30 a.m. Admission must be purchased in advance. Pointto-Point is a rain-or-shine event. No refunds are issued.

The event is Winterthur’s largest one-day fundraiser, and proceeds benefit the continued maintenance and preservation of the garden and estate at Winterthur.

For tickets, visit www. winterthur.org/ptp or call 800-448-3883. Admission is $40 for adults. No wristbands will be mailed after April 27.

Purchasers will be required to pick up wristbands after April 27 at the Point-to-Point office. Admission is $25 for young adults, ages 12 to 20, and free for children under 12, but children must have wristband for admittance (not available on race day).

General admission is also available in advance at Brew HaHa! (Trolley Square and Greenville locations), Ellie, Houpette (Greenville location), Janssen’s Market, ShopRite (Brandy wine location) and the Wilmington Country Store.

Visit Winterthur.org/ptp for more details.

Spectacular themed tailgates are always a part of the event.

A parade of antique carriages will be held in the afternoon at Point-to-Point.

Lush landscapes of places you will recognize

By John Chambless Staff Writer For “Impressions,” the solo show by Jacalyn Beam at the Barbara Moore Fine Art Gallery in Chadds Ford, the oil landscapes fill one room and spill out into the hallway, wrapping the visitor in the lush tones of green that enrich Beam’s palette.

Many of the places depicted here will be familiar, and Beam has a seemingly effortless way of capturing the barns and homes of the county with just the right level of detail. She doesn’t over-emphasize or go into too much detail, and the impressionistic style works beautifully with the weathered barn wood in

“Morning at Kuerner’s,” for instance, as well as in “Country Colors” and “Spring Barn.”

But the more subtle details are sometimes what make a piece stand out, such as the dappled sunlight on a whitewashed wall in “Schoolhouse Shadows (Marlborough),” the exquisite yellow glowing dot of a light under the night sky in “Through the Field,” and the tiny dabs of pink blooms in “Dogwood.”

Beam goes large with “Wyeth Memories,” a very strong view of the Brandywine Creek and Andrew Wyeth’s home on the opposite riverbank.

It’s an uncommon perspective for most of us, and very interesting.

Just as large is “Spring Blush,” which expresses a lovely depth in the still water of the stream.

“Night Sail” is Beam’s other nighttime view – a ship under dots of stars, with its sail gathered in for the night. The sunwarmed red-orange barn roof in “Bent Brook” is vividly depicted, and the blue of a vehicle parked inside the building draws you into the scene.

Beam’s eye as an artist is shown in the way the round hay bales in “Lucky Hill” are echoed by the oddly round pond behind them, and how the tiny swipe of yellow paint suggests a whole piece of farm machinery in “Winterthur at Montchanin.”

The show has a

welcome sense of cohesiveness. It’s clear that Beam is comfortable with her oils, as well as her subject matter.

She gets to the heart of what’s distinctive in all these scenes, and depicts the timeworn bildings and summer greens with supreme confidence.

“Impressions” continues at the Barbara Moore Fine Art Gallery (1609 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford) through May 2. Beam will discuss her work in the gallery on April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 484778-5174 or visit www. barbaramoorefineart.com for more information.

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

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MARY FISHER ROSS

LUCIE MCGLINN

KENNETH F. STEELE

Mary Fisher Ross, 99, of Cochranville, passed away on April 8 at home.

She was the wife of the late William R. Ross. Born in Lodi, Va., she was the daughter of the late Rush and Lucy McThenia Fisher. Mary enjoyed traveling with her daughters.

She is survived by three daughters, Wanda R. Horne of Aberdeen, Md., Peggy Corbin of Kennewick, Wash., and Mary Jane Thompson of Cochranville: six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Allen Leech of Carbondale, Ill., and Kathryn Steele (Frank) of West Grove. She was preceded in death by her son, William S. Ross, Sr.; grandson, John E. Ross; and eight brothers and sisters.

A funeral was held April 13. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2117. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Lucie McGlinn died on Feb. 19 in Lancaster, Calif.

She was born Lucia Cecilia DiNorscia in 1920 to Sopino DiNorscia and Frances Gale DiNorscia in Madison, Maine. She was one of six children. Her father and other family members moved from Maine to Kennett Square, where they eventually entered the mushroom business. Lucie grew up helping at the DiNorscia roadside stand, attended high school and entered the U.S. Army as a WACC. While in the Army at the Pentagon, she met and married John James (Jimmy) McGlinn. Together they enjoyed life in the Army, which later provided the opportunity to see the world. Together, they had five children, John, Francis, Stephen, Mary and Cecilia.

Ten years after Jimmy’s death, Lucie moved to California, where she lived near her daughter, Mary Dennis, and close to son Steve (Nancy) McGlinn, for 12 years. Lucie lived her life with much gratitude for all she was given. Her passions included family, travel, German and Italian languages, opera, theater, dancing, skiing, the Catholic faith, cooking, organizing everything, using correct grammar, hosting others, and a genuine interest in people.

She always drew upon her faith and family to experience life and all it had to offer. Until her death, Lucie remained the adorable, feisty, exuberant soul she had been her whole life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters and brother; her son Francis and beloved daughter-in-law, Nancy Park McGlinn (wife of Stephen). She is survived by John (Nadja) McGlinn of Iowa City, Iowa, daughter-in-law Rhonda McGlinn of Reno, Nev., Stephen McGlinn of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; Mary Dennis of Lancaster, Calif.; and Cecilia (Nick) Darrow of Smithtown, N.Y. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren.

There will be a rite of Christian burial on May 12 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kennett Square. A light luncheon will be held at the Hilton (Longwood) Garden Inn (815 E. Baltimore Pike) from 1 to 4 p.m. for family and friends. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

Kenneth F. Steele, 67, of Little Britain, entered into rest on April 9 at home, surrounded by his family.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Francis Oliver and Lucille (Shoemaker) Steele. Ken and his wife, Maryjo (Gallagher) Steele, had celebrated 37 years of marriage in June. Ken graduated from Solanco High School in 1968 and Millersville University in 1975. He was a teacher, farmer, salesman, financial planner and developer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and was an avid car enthusiast. Most of all, Ken enjoyed the time he spent with his family.

Surviving besides his wife is a son, Scott Francis and his wife Sarah (Ibach) Steele and their children, Landon Vaughn and Grady Thomas Steele. Along with his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his uncle Chester and aunt Hazel Virtue.

A service was held April 13. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ken’s memory to Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, c/o Lancaster General Health Foundation, 600 N. Cherry St., PO Box 3555, Lancaster, PA 17604. Visit the online guestbook at www.dewalds.com.

SALLY RAMSAY FINE Sally Ramsay Fine, 82, of Charleston, S.C., wife of the late Paul Robert Fine, died on April 4.

Sally was born in 1935 in Oxford, daughter of John Henderson Ramsay and Martha Thelma Kreiser Ramsay.

She was a researcher, writer, culinary teacher and aficionado, as well as an expert in antiques. Before moving to Charleston, she lived and worked in Sarasota, Fla., and New York City.

She is survived by her brother, Walter “Peck” Ramsay of North Cape May, N.J.; and many close friends who enjoyed her bon vivant approach to life. She is predeceased by her beloved Paul Fine; her parents; and brother, John Ramsay.

Her memorial service was held April 13 in Charleston.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Philip’s Church, 142 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401; or Hospice of Charleston, 4975 Lacross Rd. Suite 200, N. Charleston, SC 29406. Visit www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston.

JAMES R. PHIPPS James R. Phipps, 73, of Avondale, passed away on April 9 at the Chester County Hospital.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of Blanche Hopper Phipps of West Grove, and the late Roscoe B. Phipps. Jim was a security guard at Jenner’s Pond, and prior to that, he worked as a paver for Brandywine Paving. He enjoyed watching all the Philadelphia sports teams on TV, bluegrass Gospel music, going out to eat, and being with his family and friends.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his companion of 40 years, Judith A. Maxwell of Avondale; one sister, Jenny Hoover of Kelton; Judy’s daughter, Beverly Reccuiti of Honey Brook and her two children; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Claude Phipps.

A funeral was held April 12. In memory of Jim, a contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

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DAVID R. HAMILTON David R. Hamilton, 81, of Oxford, passed away on April 6.

He was born in 1936 in West Grove to the late Fred P. Hamilton and Evelyn (Keim) Hamilton. David was a talented carpenter and enjoyed woodworking. He built his family’s summer home in the mountains of Sullivan County, Pa. He was an avid hunter. David loved sports and played baseball for the majority of his life. He was a lifelong New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys fan. David was a devoted grandfather and made multiple trips to New Jersey with his wife, Barbara, to watch their grandchildren play softball, lacrosse, and soccer. He was also a member of Janes United Methodist Church for 22 years.

David is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara J. Hamilton of Oxford; daughter, Robin Zabel and her partner Wes Baum of Bridgewater, N.J.; son, Michael Hamilton and his wife Lori of Kendall Park, N.J.; five grandchildren; and sisters Marilyn Hibbard, Hope Kepler, and Carol Warfel. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Hamilton.

A funeral was held April 13. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “Alzheimer’s Association” and sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911. To send an online condolence, visit www.rtfoard.com.

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Robert S. Slauch, 87, of Oxford, formerly of Huntington Valley, Pa., passed away on April 7 in Jennersville Regional Hospital.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late S. Spencer and Margaret Sims Slauch. Robert graduated from Oxford High School in 1948 and Temple University in 1956 with a BS degree in business administration.

He was employed with Lower Moreland School District as the Superintendent of Business and later as the Treasurer and Tax Collector of Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County.

Robert was Past President of the Rotary Club No. 7707 of Huntingdon Valley-Southampton. He was a member and past superintendent of Sunday School of Oxford United Methodist Church. Robert enjoyed tours, conventions and riding trains.

He is survived by two sisters, Doris E. Slauch of Rising Sun, Md., and Anna S. Ross of Oxford; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Paul and Ray Slauch.

A graveside service was held April 14 at Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made Oxford United Methodist Church, 18 Addison St., Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

April 29 Handbell benefit concert Avondale Presbyterian Church in Avondale will host the Wilmington Handbell Ensemble on April 29 at 3 p.m. A donation will benefit hurricane relief efforts. Visit www.wilmingtonhandbell ensemble.org for more information.

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April 19 Lincoln University concert The Lincoln University Department of Visual and Performign Arts will present their spring concert on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the International Cultural Center at Lincoln University (1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University).

The Concert Choir, Concert Band and Jazz Band will perform a variety of selections.

Admission is free and the community is invited.

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

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

April 21 Brandywine cleanup The Young Friends of the Brandywine are seeking volunteers for the 25th Annual Brandywine River Cleanup on April 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Since the event’s inception, the Young Friends have removed more than 30 tons of trash from the banks of the Brandywine River, between Lenape and the Delaware state line. Volunteers are advised to wear hats, long pants, heavy shoes or boots, and sunscreen. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.

The Young Friends will also provide lunch for all volunteers following the cleanup. This event is appropriate for adults and children over the age of 5.

To volunteer, contact Kaitlin LeRoy at kleroy@brandywine. org or 610-388-8341.

April 21 Chicken Barbeque On April 21, the Chatham United Methodist Church (3215 Gap Newport Pike, West Grove) will host a chicken barbeque from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Half a chicken will be $6.

April 26 Lighthouse Youth Center’s Spring Banquet On April 26, the Lightouhouse Youth Center will have the annual spring celebration banquet at Bethany Christian School. The banquet starts at 6:30 p.m., and includes a steak dinner and a program with youth testimonies, updates on the year’s activities, and plans for the future. To make the free reservations, contact the Lighthouse at 610467-6000 or email tonya@ oxfordlighthouse.org.

April 28 Chicken barbeque Russellville Grange No. 91 (on route 896, one block north of Route 10) will hold its annual Spring BBQ on April 28 from 3 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $11 for an eat-in or take-out meal. The cost is $6 for half a chicken or a children’s meal.

Potato salad or pepper cabbage will be $3 a pint, or $6 a quart.

Call 610-255-5418 for more information.

April 28 Hagley Maker Fest Hagley Museum’s Maker Fest will be held April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held in and around the Hagley Soda House, the event will include demonstrations, beer tastings, and hands-on activities. This year’s event will feature more than 40 glassblowers, metalworkers, artists, crafters, authors, tech enthusiasts and brewers. Several local

breweries will provide samples for visitors, including Bellefonte Brewing Company, Brick Works Brewing & Eats, Crooked Hammock Brewery, Dew Point Brewing Co., Liquid Alchemy Beverages, and Twin Lakes Brewing Company.

There will be live music throughout the day. Food trucks will offer food and drinks for sale, and Dogfish Head craft beer will be available for purchase. Admission is $10 for adults and children 14 and older; $5 for children 5 to 14 and Hagley members. For more information, call 302658-2400 weekdays or visit www.hagley.org.

May 12 Shredding event Patton Middle School in Kennett Square will be the site of a free shredding event sponsored by the UnionvilleChadds Ford Education Association on May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. The public is welcome to bring papers and documents for professional shredding.

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: Dan Bern with Cliff Hillis (April 19, 8 p.m., $22 and $26); Rick Vito of Fleetwood Mac (April 20, 7 and 9:30 p.m., $30); Christine Lenee with Mark Unruh (April 21, 8 p.m., $18 and $22); Charis Latshaw with Wendell Woods Jr., and Rebekah Latshaw (April 22, 6 p.m., $10 and $14); Concert for Billy Penn Burger (April 24, 8 p.m., sold out, April 25, 8 p.m., $30); Dr. Harmonica and Rockett 88 (April 27, 8

p.m., 416 and $20); Rust – Neil Young tribute (April 28, 8 p.m., $20 and $23); Yarn (May 2, 8 p.m., $18 and $22); Kofi Baker’s Psychedelic Trip: Tribute to Cream (May 3, 8 p.m., $24 and $28); “The Music of Michael Davis” with the Bullets and Betty and the Bullet (May 4, 8 p.m., $16 and $20); Raymond the Amish Comic (May 5, 8 p.m., $16 and $20); Mutlu (May 6, 7 p.m., $20 and $24); Steve Katz, founding member of Blood, Sweat and Tears (May 11, 8 p.m., $24 and $28); First Impression: Progressive classic rock tribute (May 12, 8 p.m., $15 and $18); Brendan James with Pete Muller (May 15, 8 p.m., $30 and $35); Matthew Ryan with Sammy Kay (May 16, 8 p.m., $15); Mason Porter and Friends present Bob Dylan Birthday Bash (May 18, 8 p.m., $18 and $22); Jim Kweskin (May 19, 8 p.m., $25 and $28); Open Mic with Julia Johnson (May 20, 7 p.m., $4); Chloe Likes Olivia with Sandboxing and The World Without Us (May 25, 8 p.m., $10 and $14).

Longwood Gardens concerts Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square) presents the following concerts and events. Tickets include the show and all-day admission to the gardens, and are available at www. longwoodgardens.org. The schedule includes: Wine and Jazz All Stars featuring Jazzmeia Horn, Terell Stafford, Delfeayo Marsalis and Cyrus Chestnut (June 1, 7:30 p.m., $44 to $49); Wine and Jazz Festival (June 2, 2 to 10 p.m., $29 to $59); The Savoy Company stages Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Iolanthe” (June 8 and 9, 7:30 p.m., $19 to $24); Rhiannon Giddens (June 13, 7:30 p.m., $31 to $51); Audra McDonald (June 17, 7:30 p.m.,

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Bollywood Boulevard (Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m., $33 to $53); children’s concert by the Dan Zanes Trio with Claudia Eliaza and Pauline Jean (Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m., free with Gardens admission); NPR’s “From the Top:” with young artists sharing their stories during a live recording (Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m., $33 to $53).

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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Riders race to the finish line at the Radnor Hunt Races, scheduled May 19.

Enjoy the spectacle of the Radnor Hunt Races

The springtime tradition of steeplechases, tailgating and tent parties returns with the 88th Radnor Hunt Races on May 19 in Malvern.

As one of the nation’s top three steeplechases in the spring, the Radnor Hunt Races draw the best thoroughbred horses, riders and trainers across the country, along with nearly 25,000 spectators enjoying a day in the countryside. Tickets proceeds benefit the open space and clean water programs of the Brandywine Conservancy.

The Radnor Hunt Races date back to the 1930s. In addition to six jump races and the prestige of $190,000 in purse money, the day’s events include an antique carriage parade, the parade of foxhounds, plus tailgating competitions and hat contests. This year, spectators can purchase tickets to the new Fox’s Den, located trackside at the finish line.

“The Fox’s Den is the place to be this year,” said Kathy Freney Smith, Radnor Hunt Races coordinator. “Besides being the best seat in the house for viewing the races, guests can mingle with the owners, trainers and riders throughout the day.” Tickets to the Fox’s

Den include gourmet catering, full beverage service, Finish Line view and access to the post-Race Preakness party The races take place rain or shine on May 19. Gates open at 10 a.m. There are six jump races throughout the day, starting at 1:30 p.m., with about half an hour between each race. The W. Burling Cocks Racecourse at Radnor Hunt is about a mile around, and the horses run clockwise around the circuit for two or three laps, depending on the race. Admission is sold in advance only, through May 11.

Admission starts at $100 per car (includes entry for all people in the vehicle). In addition to the tents, a wide variety of reserved parking spots and box seats are available. For details, visit www.radnorhuntraces.org or call 610-388-8383.

For 39 years, the Radnor Hunt Races has solely benefited the Brandywine Conservancy.

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Enjoy the follies throughout Winterthur’s gardens Now that the weather has taken a turn toward springtime, visitors can escape into the imaginative world of garden follies, Winterthur’s first exhibition of whimsical and classic garden structures.

On display around the Winterthur grounds are 13 structures – from a Gothicinspired tower, an Ottoman tent, and neoclassical follies to a Chinese pavilion, American summerhouses, an enchanting faerie cottage, and creative contemporary follies.

Follies are architectural constructions, often extravagant or picturesque, positioned within the landscape to amuse, frame a view, or pique your curiosity. Henry Francis du Pont, who developed Winterthur’s expansive gardens from 1902 to 1969, was familiar with follies throughout America and Europe and incorporated several into his own garden plans.

The new follies are: Needle’s Eye – Inspired by a folly constructed in the

18th century in Yorkshire, England, the Needle’s Eye floats on a pond adjacent to Winterthur’s main drive, creating reflections in the water and capturing visitors’ interest as they enter the estate.

Neoclassical Folly – Modeled after the portico, or entrance, to a Greek temple or public building, this is and is a common design in garden architecture. The formality of the structure contrasts sharply with Winterthur’s meadow surrounding it.

Mirrored Folly – This mirror-clad building reflects the surrounding Pinetum and is inspired by the porte cochère (covered entrance) of Winterthur’s historic train station.

Ottoman Tent – An interpretation of a Turkish tent, reflecting the fashion for tents and other decorative arts inspired by the Ottoman Empire, this folly is similar to examples of 18th-century exotic tents can be seen in England, France, and Northern Europe, preserved in

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The Chinese Pavilion is inspired by the Chinese House at Stowe Landscape Garden in Buckinghamshire, England.

museums and gardens.

Gothic Tower – A Gothic-inspired folly that is similar to the towers, sham castles, and fake ruins, these were very popular in European landscapes in the 1700s and 1800s.

These towers would be highly visible and would give a sense of age and importance to the property.

Chinese Pavilion – This structure is inspired by the Chinese House at Stowe Landscape Garden in Buckinghamshire, England. Stowe’s Chinese House is an example of the 18th-century fascination with Chinese objects and ornament. The illustrations on the exterior of Winterthur’s Chinese Pavilion are selections taken from the wallpaper in the Chinese Parlor, which visitors can see on a tour of the house.

Green Folly – Constructed using Winterthur tree trunks, beech twig thatching, and other woodland embellishments, this folly features plant materials from the Winterthur estate and was designed to reflect the spirit of the garden.

The new follies join existing follies in the Winterthur Garden: L a t i m e r i a Summerhouse – Set in Winterthur’s Peony Garden, this pagoda-topped gazebo was saved from destruction

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The Faerie Cottage is constructed with repurposed items from the estate.

Latimeria, these charming objects greet visitors as they enter the garden from the path from the Visitor Center 1750 House – Henry Francis du Pont relocated the facade of a historic house from New Castle, Del., to Winterthur in the 1960s.

The structure presides over the Conservatory lawn and borders Azalea Woods.

Brick Lookout – This little building is an example of how Henry Francis du Pont repurposed architectural elements. It once served as a shed at the entrance court for the museum in the 1940s and 1950s. When a new brick folly was built in the 1960s and placed on Sycamore Hill, the shed’s tin roof and cast iron eagle were moved to cap the structure.

Bristol Summerhouse

– Located atop Sycamore Hill and presenting sweeping vistas of the property, this summerhouse was re-created by Henry Francis du Pont in the 1960s based on a structure he had seen at The Lindens in Bristol, R.I. Faerie Cottage – This folly is constructed with

repurposed items from the estate, including iron and stone elements from earlier gardens. The Faerie Cottage is located in Enchanted Woods, a children’s garden created for children of all ages to explore.

Call 800-448-3883 or buy tickets online (www. winterthur.org).

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DALE F. BYERS

JOHN D. RHOADS

WALTER P. DILLON

Dale Frederick Byers (Fred), 74, of West Grove, died on April 9 at the Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Del. He was the husband of Nancy Enck Byers, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Mechanicsburg, he was a son of the late Dale Frederick Byers, Sr., and the late Gladys Eleanor (Rupp) Byers.

Dale graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in 1961, where he was also a standout basketball player.

Most of Fred’s career was with PPG in Mount Holly Springs, Pa., where he was a plate glass production operator. When living in Cape May, N.J., he worked in security for Show Boat Casino in Atlantic City. Fred lovedgolf and enjoyed playing with the Church of the Advent golf league. He also enjoyed playing golf with his grandsons and other friends. He enjoyed watching all high school and college sports. He loved animals, especially feral cats, and adopted and cared for several of them.

Survivors include, in addition to his wife, two daughters, Wendy Byers Colagreco and her husband Joe of West Grove, and Jill Byers Ridgaway and her husband Charlie of East Fallowfield; one brother, Michael R. Byers and his wife Mary of Carlisle; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Judith Root; and a brother, James E. Byers.

Services and interment are private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Chester County SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

John (Jack) Dale Rhoads, 64, of West Grove, passed away on April 7 at the Temple University Hospital.

He was the husband of Katharine “Katie” Krick Rhoads, with whom he shared 26 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late George Robert Rhoads and the late Marjorie Deatrich Rhoads. Jack was an industrial electrician at Dow Chemical in Newark, Del. Prior to that, he was employed at Lukens Steel Company.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Ian M. Rhoads of Apollo, Pa., and his fiancee Sarah; one daughter, Rebecca D. Rhoads of Lebanon and her fiance Pete; one sister, Darlene Rhoads of West Grove; and three grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one brother, George Robert “Bobby” Rhoads; and one sister, Dorothy Lambert.

A life celetration will be held at noon on April 21 at the Christian Life Center (125 Saginaw Rd., New London Township). A luncheon will follow his service. Burial will be private. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

Walter P. Dillon (Buddy), 68, of Kennett Square, died on April 11 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester.

He was the husband of Linda Adams Dillon, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Pence Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Benny Dillon and Marinda Jeanette (Ratliff) Dillon, who lives in Oxford. Walter served in the Army. He worked for many years at Curtis Paper Company, and for the last 18 years as a plant manager for Tri-M Company in Kennett Square. He loved hunting, fishing, bowling and golf, and was a member of the Strasburg Sportsman Association and the Hockessin and Kennett VFW. Survivors include, in addition to his wife and mother, one daughter, Jeanette DiStefano of Kennett Square; and his twin granddaughters, both of Kennett Square.

A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. April 18 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Inc. (250 W. State St., Kennett Square). His funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Baldricks Foundation www.stbaldricks. org, which supports childhood cancer research.

JOHN W. BRIGGS John William Briggs, 44, of Oxford, formerly of Newark, Del., passed away on April 11 at home.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Roger Dale and Ruthann Phillips Briggs of Oxford. John was employed as an investment banker with BNY Mellon in Wilmington for ten years, and formerly employed with MBNA America in Newark. He was a member of Disney Vacation Club and enjoyed vacationing at Disney World.

He is survived by his parents; one sister, Erika Slicer of Lincoln University; one niece, Paige Elizabeth Slicer; and one nephew, Brendan Slicer.

A funeral was held April 14. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Brandywine River Valley Hospice, 121 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford, PA 19363.

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

LYDIA JONES PEOPLES Lydia Jones Peoples, 90 of Oxford, passed away on March 30 at Christiana Hospital.

Born in East Nottingham, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Jennie Kirk Jones.

She was married to the late John A. Peoples, Sr., for 62 years.

Lydia is survived by her four children, John A. Peoples, Jr., of Rising Sun, Md., Margaret Mattern of North East, Md., Charles E. Peoples, and Nancy Zook of Oxford; 11 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Jane Peoples Graham; a grandson, John Arthur Peoples; two sisters, Ruth Eckman and Dorothy Jones; and a brother, Paul Jones.

Lydia was devoted to her family, faith and farm.

Her funeral was held April 5. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Oxford United Methodist Church, Market and Addison Streets, Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences can be made at www.ruffenachfuneralhome.com.

MILDRED W. HERR Mildred W. Herr, 92, of Avondale, passed away on April 14 at the Christiana Hospital.

She was the wife of John H. Herr, who passed away in 2014, and with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Newark, Del., she was the daughter of the late Philip Wilson and the late Ethel Lovett Wilson. She was a homemaker. In her early years, she worked as a bookkeeper for the Delaware trust Company in Wilmington. She was a member of the New London Presbyterian Church and the Easter StarOctorara Chapter. She enjoyed going to church, traveling, dancing, and being with her family and friends.

She is survived by one son, Robert L. Herr and his wife Susan of Landenberg; one daughter, Judy H. Small and her husband Melvyn of West Chester; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Her funeral was private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Christian Life Center, 125 Saginaw Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares. com.

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Students take part in projects for state competition Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus SkillsUSA students are offering their own take on what it means to be an American through a series of projects across Chester County.

The students have completed three separate projects as part of their American Spirit project entry at the SkillsUSA state competition. The three projects completed by the students focus on patriotism, promoting career and technical education, and community service.

SkillsUSA is a nonprofit partnership of students, instructors and industry experts who seek to develop the future skilled labor workforce in the United States.

The purpose of the American Spirit project is to evaluate local SkillsUSA chapter activities for projects which emphasize community service, citizenship, and projects with patriotic overtones that demonstrate a belief in the American way of life.

The first project completed by the students focused on patriotism. The students participated in the National Wreaths Across America Day event held at Hopewell United Methodist Church in

Downingtown. The Wreaths Across America organization honors veterans each December by laying wreaths at soldiers’ graves. Students who participated in the event included Angeles Lema, Marlen Gonzalez-Alpizar, Savannah Barber, Felicite Gilbert, Max Neumann and Hannah Gilbert.

Students from the American Spirit team helped raise funds in class to purchase five wreaths for the event. More than 300 wreaths were donated to be placed on gravesites.

The second project the students completed focused on promoting career and technical education. TCHS was one of three high schools from across the nation selected to host a delegation of national SkillsUSA officers as part of SkillsUSA Week. The event featured an appreciation breakfast for faculty, staff and students as well as a series of presentations and tours of TCHS Pickering. SkillsUSA Week is the annual celebration highlighting the benefits of the SkillsUSA program in developing personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics.

There are approximately 335,000 SkillsUSA members nationwide.

National SkillsUSA officers Lizetthe Moreno, Grace Kirrane, Madison Whitney and Scott Hicks spent the day at TCHS Pickering attending the SkillsUSA appreciation event.

The officers traveled from Texas, Massachusetts, Utah and Georgia, respectively, for the event.

The final project focused on community service. TCHS Brandywine SkillsUSA students partnered with Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) students to share some kindness with those in need. Students in the Head Start program, under the supervision of TCHS Brandywine Campus SkillsUSA students, decorated 25 boxes that were then filled with food to be donated to the Chester County Food Bank. The kindness boxes for the event will benefit senior citizens in the Chester County community.

The TCHS Brandywine Campus SkillsUSA American Spirit project team for the kindness boxes included Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) program students Angeles Lema, Marlen Alpizar-Gonzalez and Savannah Barber.

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Plant sale set for April 28

The award-winning Kennett Square Beautification Committee will have its annual plant sale in the Genesis Walkway in downtown Kennett Square on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The theme for the sale is “Bee Pollination: Meeting the challenges,” and will focus on pollinator plants to

bring bees, bugs and birds to gardena. Plants for sale will include annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, native plants, grasses, house plants, hanging baskets, and donated plants from members of local garden clubs and community friends.

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program to use this project as a way to help teach younger students about community service and teamwork.

According to American Spirit project team member Angeles Lema, the students received more from this project than they gave.

“Working with the children to decorate the boxes provided the opportunity to not just do community service, but to also teach the importance of community service to the next generation,” Lema said.

Fellow American Spirit project member agreed.

“Knowing that we were providing a service to seniors in our community was something that meant a lot to us all. It had an impact on the children in Head Start and it had an impact on us,” Barber said.

Dr. Tom Harner, the advisor for the TCHS Brandywine Campus SkillsUSA chapter, noted the passion his students brought to all of these projects.

“One of the great things about my SkillsUSA students is that they bring their unique gifts, talents and passions to the projects they undertake. In this case, they demonstrated the American ideal of helping one’s neighbor and working together as a community to help those in need,” he said.

All three projects will be submitted as part of the American Spirit project award competition at the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Conference on April 19, 2018.

On Dec. 16, SkillsUSA students from Technical College High School Brandywine Campus participated in in the National Wreaths Across America Day event held at the Hopewell United Methodist Church in Downingtown.

On Feb. 5, SkillsUSA national officers and students from Technical College High School Brandywine, Pickering and Pennock’s Bridge campuses participated in a SkillsUSA Week event at TCHS Pickering. From left: Grace Kirrane, Scott Hicks, Michael Stanley II, Dr. Tom Harner (TCHS Brandywine SkillsUSA advisor), Lizetthe Moreno and Madison Whitney.

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PA Farm Bureau teams up with PennDOT, State Police and Agriculture Department to promote safe driving on rural roads Motorists urged to drive with caution as farm vehicles return to rural roads

As farmers across Pennsylvania gear up to return to the fields for spring planting, representatives from the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) and the Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture, State Police and Transportation joined together to promote safe driving on rural roads as part of Rural Roads Safety Week (RRSW).

Perry County farmer Garry Raub hosted the statewide news conference on behalf of PFB, which is the state’s largest farm organization. “The purpose of Rural Roads Safety Week is to alert drivers that large, slowmoving farm vehicles and equipment are once again traveling on rural roads across the state. We’re urging motorists to use caution when approaching farm vehicles and to be patient if they are delayed,” said Garry Raub, who raises beef cattle and grows a variety of grains on several farms near Duncannon.

The Farm Bureau notes that while it’s timely to remind motorists to be cautious now that spring planting is getting underway, practicing safe driving habits on rural roads is important all year

long.

“Drivers need to keep their guard up throughout the planting, growing and harvesting seasons by reducing speed and being more aware of motorists operating farm vehicles. We also encourage all farmers to double-check safety measures on their vehicles to ensure they are visible to motorists and following all transportation laws,” said PFB President Rick Ebert. “We believe costly accidents can be avoided, serious injuries can be prevented and lives can be saved if farmers and motorists look out for one another on country roads.”

According to PennDOT’s 2017 crash data, there were 106 crashes, including 64 injuries and five fatalities, involving farm equipment on rural roads in Pennsylvania.

In contrast, PennDOT data indicates there were 53,883 crashes on rural roads statewide last year, with 30,922 injuries and 693 fatalities from those crashes.

“PennDOT urges all drivers to use caution on rural roads,” PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration George McAuley said.

“Especially in spring and

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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Rick Ebert discusses the importance of motorists and farmers sharing the road during a news conference to promote Rural Roads Safety Week. Ebert was joined by Perry County beef farmer Garry Raub and representatives from the state departments of Agriculture, Police and Transportation.

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Perry County farmer Garry Raub drives his tractor towing a corn planter on Butchershop Road near Duncannon as part of a news conference to alert the public that slow moving farm vehicles will be returning to roadways now that spring planting is right around the corner.

summer, which is the most common time of year farm vehicles will be on the roads in rural areas. Please avoid distractions, obey traffic laws, and wear your seat belt for a safe drive.”

Farmers are legally allowed to operate farm equipment on Pennsylvania roads and they must display the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Emblem, which is an orange colored triangle with a red border, on the rear of all vehicles or equipment that consistently travel at speeds of 25 mph or less.

“Drivers traveling through rural areas must be aware of hazards and rules that may differ from those traveling on busy interstates. Safely navigating rural roads requires caution to be observed for changing speed limits, hills and curves, and farm vehicles that you might be sharing the road with,” said Trooper Brent Miller, Troop H Public Information Officer. “Please slow down and be aware of your surroundings while behind the wheel.”

During the news conference, a proclamation from Governor Tom Wolf declaring April 8-14 as Rural Roads Safety Week in Pennsylvania was presented to host farmer Garry Raub and PFB President Rick Ebert by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture representative Mike Smith.

“Pennsylvania has more than 72,000 miles of rural roads, and though they are wellused, they may lack the safety features commonly found on urban and suburban roadways,” said PDA Executive Deputy Secretary Michael Smith.

“Rural Pennsylvanians rely on those roads as they travel to work or school, or transport products and machinery each day. It is our responsibility to drive safely and exercise caution when traveling these routes, to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.”

In addition to the statewide news conference at Raub Farms in Perry County, numerous county Farm Bureaus across Pennsylvania held news events this week to help spread the word about

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Representatives from the departments of Transportation, State Police and Agriculture join with the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau to promote safe driving on country roads during a news conference at Raub Farms near Duncannon, Perry County. Pictured from left to right are State Police Trooper Brent Miller, PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration George McAuley, host farmer Garry Raub, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Rick Ebert and PDA Executive Deputy Secretary Michael Smith.

RRSW. “As farmers, we have a job to do, but we are interested in building and maintaining good relationships with those who live near us and travel in our community. The last thing we want is to be involved in an accident, so we are placing an extra

emphasis on looking out for others on country roads,” concluded Raub.

PFB created a brochure with backg round information and tips for motorists and farmers as part of Rural Roads Safety Week. The brochure can be viewed or downloaded from the following link:

www.pfb.com/images/ brochures/current-RRSbro.pdf.

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is the state’s largest farm organization with more than 62,000 member families, representing farms of every size and commodity across Pennsylvania.

County Commissioners proclaim April as Fair Housing Month Panel discussion slated April 23

Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell joined the nation on April 11 in honoring the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act by proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month.

Signed into law seven days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Fair Housing Act was the first effective federal law against discrimination in the sale and rental of housing in the United States. Since its inception, the protected classes covered have been expanded twice and now include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status.

The act is enforced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which oversees all federal funding recipients to fulfill their requirement to affirmatively further fair housing.

“Chester County remains committed to affirmatively furthering fair housing,” said Pat Bokovitz, director of the Chester County Department of Community Development.

“This commitment – from the County Commissioners, the Housing Authority of Chester County and our department – ensures that Chester County residents will have the opportunity to successfully live and work in a safe, stable,

and diverse community by building upon previous efforts to administer innovative and effective community service and housing programs.”

As part of Fair Housing Month, the Chester County Department of Community Development and the Housing Authority of Chester County will host a panel discussion about the past, present, and future of fair housing in Chester County on April 23 at 3:30 p.m. at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus (137 Modena Rd., Coatesville).

Panelists include individuals with knowledge of fair housing issues with representation from diverse backgrounds.

The Chester County’s Board of Commissioners proclamation for Fair Housing Month recognized the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. From left: Commissioner Terence Farrell; Pat Bokovitz, director of the Chester County Department of Community Development; Jamie Ridge, president/CEO of the Suburban Realtors Alliance; Commissioner Michelle Kichline; T.R. Moser of Moser Construction, and treasurer of the Home Builders Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties; Dale Gravett, executive director of the Housing Authority of Chester County; and Commissioner Kathi Cozzone.

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