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Albert J. McCarthy placed on administrative leave Kennett Township Chief of Police in vehicular accident By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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Kennett Township Police Chief Albert J. McCarthy was involved in a two-vehicle accident on April 13 in Kennett Township that resulted from his colliding with a vehicle in front of him while operating a police vehicle on duty. A public information release report issued by State Police Avondale said that McCarthy, 64, was traveling east on Hillendale Road in Kennett Township in a police vehicle -- a 2015 Ford Taurus -- at approximately 12:00 p.m. The report said that McCarthy was following the vehicle ahead of him too closely, and at a rate of speed

that led to McCarthy’s vehicle colliding with the rear portion of a 2006 Honda Accord driven by Michael S. Hammon, 51, of Kennett Square. Both vehicles proceeded to the intersection of Hidden Pond Drive and East Hillendale Road, before they both stopped. Hammon sustained a minor injury but did not require EMS transportation. McCarthy was uninjured in the accident. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by Blittersdorf Towing. Although McCarthy was not charged in the accident, the primary violation was identified as “VC 3310(A) Following Too Closely.” Kennett Township Manager

Lisa Moore told the Chester County Press that the extent of the damage to the police vehicle is not known, and that the township is currently waiting for cost estimates from its insurance provider. It was announced at the April 15 Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting that McCarthy was placed on administrative leave from his duties. The board also voted 3-0 to appoint Kennett Township officer Lydell Holt as the acting interim police chief for the township. The township will also hire two part-time police officers. McCarthy’s administrative leave was identified as “nondisciplinary,” Moore said at the

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April 15 meeting. She later told the Press that the township does not know the timeline for Chief McCarthy’s leave. “It was important to the township report to the residents that there had been an accident, that it involved the chief, and the fact that it is having an impact on the police services that are provided,” said Scudder Stevens, Board Chairman, at the April 15 meeting. “We have passed a resolution to take care of the needs of the township, from an emergency and police perspective, to put us back into relatively the same position we were before this happened 24 hours ago.” Although the full extent of the details surrounding

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Kennett Township Police Chief Albert McCarthy.

Chief McCarthy’s April 13 accident are not known, they are reminiscent of a rear-end Continued on Page 2A

New head coach talks about his vision for Oxford football program

Kennett Township at risk for ‘At Oxford, we’re going Emerald Ash Borer infestation to do it the right way’ By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Within a short period of time, all indicators point to the inevitability that an army numbered in the billions will invade Chester County. In a fact-filled presentation before the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors on April 15, two members of the township’s Environmental Advisory Council [EAC] said that Chester County is at a severe risk to lose its entire population of ash trees, due to the presence of an invasive beetle population that has already destroyed more than 40 million ash trees in the United States since first being detected 14 years ago. At the request of the board, Matt Sabo and David Lewis of the EAC disclosed how the presence of the invasive insect known as the Emerald Ash Borer [EAB] could potentially and permanently destroy thousands of ash trees in the township, including more than 100 that are located in Anson Nixon Park in Kennett Square. Typically, the EAB comes

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

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Lewis of the Kennett Township’s Environmental Advisory Council gave a presentation at the township building on April 15 about the encroaching appearance of the Emerald Ash Borer.

out in April-May and in JuneJuly, the insect bores into the ash tree and makes deposits of eggs that morph into larval form, which then circumnavigate the ash tree and cuts off any nutrients that extend to the upper branches. It takes the insect about three years to entirely kill an ash tree. “This insect is fatal to ash trees,” Lewis said. “Ninetynine percent of the time, it will kill every ash tree. This is like preparing for an invasion from an army, and this is an army coming our way.” Sabo said that the EAC originally thought that the

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The Emerald Ash Borer was originally detected in the United States in 2001, and since then, has been responsible for killing more than 40 million ash trees in the country.

presence of the EAB in the township would be a “modest problem,” but after tabulating the results of a local report, “we learned that it actually is going to be a significant problem in terms of quantitative size,” he said. “There are many thousands of ash trees in our township, many of which are along public roadways or in public lands.” Extensive ash tree decline was first noted in the greater Detroit metropolitan area as early as the summer of 2001, when the EAB was found on ash wood shipped from China. In response, the Michigan Department of Agriculture imposed a state quarantine in 2002 to regulate movement of ash nursery trees, logs, and related products from infested counties. USDA-approved eradication activities began in 2003, but Continued on Page 3A

On April 14, the night that Mike Means confidently strode to the podium at Oxford Area High School and introduced himself to the Oxford community, there were 142 days until the first game of the 2015 football season. Means mentioned the season opener against Solanco several times during his 60-minute presentation, but his focus wasn’t on what happens during four quarters of a Friday night game that is still more than four months away. His focus, instead, is on right now. What can he, as the coach, be doing right now to create the right culture for the players? What should the players be doing right now to prepare themselves for training camp in August and the games in September and October? “Winning is the culmination of reaching a lot of other goals,”

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Oxford officially introduced Mike Means as its new high school football coach at an event on April 14.

Means said. “Wins and losses are at the end of the process.” The coach explained that his priority will always be to help the players become good young men who contribute to the community and are of the highest character.

What happened to ham & oyster dinners? By Uncle Irvin There used to be four ham and oyster dinner fundraisers in Oxford each year. Uncle Irvin and spouse went to all of them! Two were fundraisers for the Oxford Lions Club, and two for the Oxford Fire Company. There were two in the fall and two in the spring all at the Oxford Fire House, and all were all-you-can-eat. Every one was well attended, as far as I could tell. The price of the dinner was raised two years ago from $18 to $20, which is very reasonable for the big, juicy Chesapeake Bay oysters that were fried crispy brown and served right from the fryer. Last fall there were none, and it appears this spring there will be none. The suppers were all put on by volunteer members, and a Boy Scout troop helped out. I don’t know what happened that caused these affairs to become extinct. I don’t think it was the price of the dinner, because at $20, it was irreplaceable anywhere. The dinners were put on at least since 1970, when I came to Oxford. I wish they would resume soon, because my wife and I -- and many others -- surely miss them.

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“If guys are learning the lessons that will set them up for success, if guys are playing the right way, then the wins will come,” Means said. “It’s faith, family, school, and Oxford football. At Oxford, we’re going to do it the right way. We’re going to win the right way. This town is ready for an era of consistent success. I came here to build a program that will have consistent success.” Means comes to Oxford from Photo by Richard L. Gaw Bohemia Manor High School, McCarthy spoke at the Kennett Township building soon after his where he served as an offensive Oct. 4, 2011 accident. coordinator for the last seven contract extension in his cur- seasons. Bohemia Manor won the Continued from Page 1A rent role, which will pay him conference championship twice collision he had on Oct. 4, 2011 $91,000 over the duration in a four-year period, and is an on Creek Road, just south of of the agreement. Township example of a football program McFarlan Road in the township. supervisors – Chairman that is consistently competiWhile driving a township police Scudder Stevens and supervi- tive—that’s precisely the kind of vehicle, McCarthy collided with sors Robert Hammaker and Dr. program that Means is looking to a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Richard Leff -- all approved the bring to Oxford. “I’ve known this community that held Hockessin residents agreement. Paula A. Sharpe and George Under the general terms of for a long time,” Means said. “It’s A. Pigford. Sharpe and Pigford the contract, McCarthy con- definitely my kind of communithen filed a personal injury tinued to be responsible for ty—it’s a blue collar community, lawsuit against the township in the organization, operation and and it’s ready for a winner.” Means sees many similariSept. 2013. oversight of the police departThe lawsuit alleged negligence ment. The contract spelled out ties between Oxford and the and carelessness on the part of the specifics of McCarthy’s Lancaster County town where McCarthy that led to Sharpe responsibilities, which required he grew up and played football receiving serious personal inju- him to submit an annual depart- and basketball at Cocalico High ries in the crash, which include ment budget, work a minimum School. He was a quarterback on acute post-traumatic lumbar of 40 hours a week, and be on a team that went 9-1, 9-1, and spine sprain, as well as other call 24 hours a day, seven days 7-3 in his last three seasons. After medical problems resulting from a week to respond to emer- high school, he opted to study the collision. gencies that may arise in the at Shippensburg University and played basketball at the collegiate As a result, McCarthy was township. temporarily placed on adminisThe contract also stated level. He couldn’t wait to get trative leave from his position, that McCarthy was entitled back into football when he started and was confined to desk duties. to health, medical and dental coaching. Now, he’s excited to be He later publicly explained the benefits through the township’s fully involved in his first headcourse of his accident, includ- group health and dental plan; as coaching opportunity. Means was professional and ing his admission that he had well as three weeks’ vacation, suffered a brief blackout due long-term disability; access to prepared at his introduction to a medical condition caused two police vehicles; and be to the Oxford community. A by an absence seizure, which the recipient of a $100,000 life PowerPoint presentation spelled is categorized by brief epileptic insurance policy paid for by the out exactly what he expects of his players as the new staff goes seizures that occur suddenly and township. impair consciousness. To contact Staff Writer about the business of rebuildIn April 2014, McCarthy Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@ ing the Oxford football program. According to Means, hard work was awarded with a one-year chestercounty.com.

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and discipline should be the foundation that everything is built on. Means’ presentation even included a Hornet-related motivational acronym, STING, that summarizes how the team should approach its job: Sacrifice, Toughness, Iron, Now, and Guts. The “sacrifice” requires each player to put the needs of the team first. The “toughness” refers to the physical and mental preparation necessary to succeed. The “iron” refers to the off-season workouts that will result in wins in September and October. The “now” refers to what the players are doing right now to get better. The “guts” refers to the quality that football players need to have inside them so that they can win in the fourth quarter when the game is on the line. Means talked about how he wants the players to become a band of brothers in the weight room. Some of the football players are already weeks into a new training program, working out in the weight room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, while the current eighth-graders are coming in from 4:15 to 4:50 p.m. each of those days to learn how to lift. Josh Schneider, who serves as Oxford’s strength and conditioning coach, said he has been impressed by the early results players like Josh Freese, Wes Ogino, Conner Hilaman, Mykhial Brown, and Michael Williams, who have taken Means’ plans to heart. “We’re just getting a lot stronger. Everybody is buying in,” said Schneider, who will also assist with coaching the wide receivers and outside linebackers. Schneider added that many of Oxford’s players are already repping the weight that they maxed out at during the last season. While Oxford is losing the contributions of several solid senior players, as well as Ryan Hubley, one of the all-time greats in the

history of the program, there are some talented players coming back. Means said that he will be bringing the triple-option offense to Oxford, and talented quarterback Danny Green, who set several school records for passing in 2014, will be a good leader for the new offense. “The quarterback is the maestro of this offense,” Means said. “I think any kind of skill position players can fit into this offense. We need linemen who are athletic and can move.” The players will start learning the new system and doing some work with their position coaches in May, followed by a more robust lifting program—what Means calls the Fourth Quarter Program—from June through August. Some of the players will most likely take part in a seven-onseven tournament in June. “I’m not interested in whether we win that tournament,” Means explained. “That’s just about getting reps and getting the new passing game installed.” In early August, the players can take part in a Salisbury Team Camp, which will be the most focused team-building experience of the off-season. Players will participate in six full practices while at this camp, and will receive college-level instruction. There’s a short break after this camp before the pre-season practices get underway. The new coach emphasized that the off-season work is vital to what will happen on the football field in the fall. “We need everybody in the program to buy in to this,” Means said. That includes the parents of the players and, indeed, the entire Oxford community. As part of the effort to make the players contributors to their community, Means wants the football team to be more visible and active in the Oxford area. Means said that he has assembled a coaching staff that shares his vision for Oxford’s football program. “I found some fantastic coaches,” Means said. “The staff that I put together is very young, hungry, and determined to put together a winner. We’re going

to make [young men] better players.” Means’ enthusiasm shined through during his presentation, which he concluded with the mantra, “Our team, our town, our time.” Bob Liberato, the president of the Oxford Football Boosters, was part of the search committee that brought the new coach to Oxford. “He presented himself really well,” Liberato said. “We wanted a guy who could build a program. You could tell that he put a lot of thought into his plan. He brings a lot of energy. He has a lot of enthusiasm. People want to follow him.” Oxford officials are excited about what Means’ arrival could mean for the future of the football program. “We believe that Coach Means will bring a very competitive and disciplined student-athlete to the playing field and the classroom,” said Oxford athletic director Michael Price. “We are very excited for the future of the program.” High school principal Christopher Dormer said that during the interview process Means was the candidate whose views most closely aligned with what Price is trying to do with the athletic program, what Dormer himself is trying to do at the high school, and what superintendent David Woods wants to establish throughout the school district. They all want to establish a positive culture with a strong sense of community where young men and women can become more productive contributors to their communities. “Tonight,” Dormer said, “marks the next chapter in a great legacy of Oxford football.” Means said that he already feels like he’s becoming a part of the Oxford community. “I loved my time at Bohemia Manor, but I am thrilled to be here,” he said. “I am thrilled about being involved with Pennsylvania football again. This community has welcomed me with open arms. My family and I feel blessed to have this opportunity.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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were eventually terminated, as it became apparent that economic and technological constraints had rendered the objective nonviable. Despite these efforts to control the population, the EAB invasion continued eastward, and as of Sept. 2013, infestations have been detected in 21 states and two Canadian provinces. EAB was first found in Pennsylvania in 2007, when it was detected in Beaver County. Fifty six of 67 counties in the state have been infected. Chester and Lancaster counties are two of the remaining seven counties in Pennsylvania where EAB has not yet been detected, but that plans need to be made, “or we’re going to lose a substantial portion of ash trees in our area,” Lewis said. The environmental impact of such an invasion will be substantial. As ash trees die, Lewis said, the shaded areas of trees will become more visible and draw undesirable species of insects, as well as decrese the amounts of oxygen that healthy trees give off. It will be a professional problem as well, Lewis said; the township and other County municipalities would need to spend a lot of money to remove trees damaged by the EAB. There are several possible solutions to holding off the appearance of the Emerald Ash Borer. Lewis said that

both chemical injection treatments are available, as well as biological controls, seen in the presence of a parasitic wasps, who are a known natural enemies of the EAB. “What no one is recommending is spraying,” Lewis said. “What we eally want to do is contain the chemicals within the trees themselves and no allow them to the ground, which will give us a chemical run-off problem.” Tackling the problem will require the efforts of a fulltime management team, and not just a volunteer effort, Lewis said. It will be expensive, too. A cost estimate provided by Lewis and Sabo spelled out that it will potentially cost the township close to a million dollars to remove and replace all ash trees on or near township roads and Anson Nixon Park over the next 15 years: $320,000 to remove the damaged trees and another $626,000 to replace them. The replacement trees could take 25 to 50 years to become fully grown, Lewis said. Lewis and Sabo asked for direction from the board in moving forward on possible solutions, as well as made some time-sensitive recommendations. They include: establishing warning/detection devices on the township borders; establishing a task force [that includes those with forest management experience], a communication plan; reviewing and drafting a township ordinance that call for proper disposal and transportation of ash trees;

identifying possible funding sources and partners; understanding the magnitude of the EAB problem in the township by determining the population density of ash trees; determine alternative approaches to eradicating the EAB; and providing the supervisors with quarterly progress reports. “In terms of logistics, it’s a large-scale problem and it’s going to be a complex problem,” Sabo said. “There are a number of options the township may do, all the way from doing nothing to getting very proactive. Whatever the township plans to do, there is going to be a necessary component of dialogue with the community about what that decision is. “This isn’t any game,” Lewis added. “This is for real. It’s not something that we can just ignore.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer New Garden Township Police responded to an explosion that occurred at the New Garden Public Works Facility on April 20, that resulted in a serious injury to a 25-year-old township employee’s right hand. The accident occurred sometime after 8 a.m. at the township facility on the 8900 block of Gap-Newport Pike, during the time the employee was working with three other employees to sort metals and other materials that were collected at the township’s annual spring clean-up, held last weekend. During this time, the employee discovered a non descript cylinder object, which was later identified as an active, self-deploying para-

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chute used for an ultralight aircraft. When the employee held the object, it ignited and deployed in his hand. When the New Garden Police Department arrived on the scene, the victim was being assisted by his employees. He was transported by Avondale Station #23 ambulance to Christiana Hospital in Stanton, De., where he was admitted. He suffered a serious, but non-life threatening injury to his hand. The New Garden Township Police are currently reviewing surveillance cameras used during the last weekend’s annual clean-up, in order to identify

the individual who deposited the device. Ironically, the cameras were installed at the facility last week, mainly to provide better protection of township materials. The investigation has been turned over to the Criminal Investigation Division. “It is very likely that someone did not know what it was when they discarded it, but if someone did know, there may be some concern regarding reckless endangering,” said New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Morley would make a good judge The little green beetle in a county of ash trees Letter to the Editor:

At first glance, the emerald ash borer does not have any of the visible characteristics that would label it ferocious or threatening. It is only about one-third of an inch long, and its outer shell is an attractive metallic green, but go beyond the harmless outer shell and you will soon realize that the size and the colors have all been a generous and deadly deception. The truth is that this little beetle, which first arrived in the United States from China 14 years ago, has infiltrated 21 states, and in the process, has destroyed more than 40 million ash trees in its wake. They arrive in April-May and during June-July, the insect bores into ash trees and makes deposits of eggs that morph into larval form, which then circumnavigates the ash tree and cuts off any nutrients that extend to the upper branches. In 2007, the beetle was first detected in Pennsylvania, and since then, billions of them have worked their way from the western regions of the state eastward. Fifty six of 67 counties in the state have been infected. On April 15, in a report before the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors, two members of the township’s Environmental Advisory Council said that Chester County is at a severe risk to lose its entire population of ash trees from an invasion of the emerald ash borer, or EAB. In Kennett Township alone, the EAB could kill thousands of trees throughout the heavilywooded township and Anson Nixon Park. Chester County is among the remaining counties in Pennsylvania that is about to be infected. When? No one knows exactly. How? By means of an invasion. Are we – as townships and municipalities – properly prepared to fight back? The logistics of stemming off a complete destruction of ash trees in Chester County is one that must have its beginnings in collaboration. The time of townships huddling up in their own bungalows to solve this problem is over. Those who govern our townships and municipalities must reach across their borders and create task forces, and no, not filled just with elected officials and good-hearted volunteers, but made up of a full-time management team of environmental specialists – possibly including experts from Longwood Gardens and Winterthur Museum – who can best determine what biological controls may hold back the EAB infestation. Where elected officials will do the most good is in determining possible funding sources and partnerships; drafting township ordinances that regulate disposal of ash trees; reaching out to counties in the state who are currently battling the arrival of the EAB in their own provinces; and helping to circulate the right information to their constituents. It takes an emerald ash borer about three years to entirely kill an ash tree. However, it will take about three weeks to form a consortium of elected officials and environmental specialists in Chester County and create a management plan that takes the first steps in eradicating a potential disaster before it begins.

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State Wolf’s budget has unintended consequences By Elizabeth Stelle Kermit Bell is worried about his 90-year-old mother, Louise. Like many seniors, Louise Bell sold her house when she moved to a Palmyra nursing home and lives on a fixed income. But if the proposed sales tax expansion contained in Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal becomes law, her nursing home costs will jump by $3,000—essentially adding a 13th month to her annual bill. That’s just one of the many unintended consequences of Wolf’s budget plan which— despite being sold as tax cut for middle-class families—would create few winners and many losers across every income level. Folks like Louise Bell stand to lose big. Kermit Bell said, “My mom—and I suspect most of the others in her home— simply cannot afford this unprecedented tax on senior citizens in the twilight years of their lives.” Worse, because Louise Bell no longer owns a home, she will receive zero benefit from Wolf’s proposed property tax shift. In fact, for first year of Wolf’s plan, no one will. The governor’s budget calls for tax increases to begin this

year, but funds for property tax rebates wouldn’t arrive until October 2016—more than a year later. With a two-year-old and a baby on the way, my own family will be hit hard by the budget proposal. In addition to a higher personal income tax, we’ll pay more than $1,000 in new daycare taxes plus about $50 more each year for taxes on diapers. Even if Wolf actually delivers on his property tax relief, we’d see less than $500 off our property tax bill. For most families, tax hikes will dwarf any cuts. Wolf promises $3.7 billion in property tax rebates in 2016, but would collect $12 billion more in state taxes. That means only 30 cents of every dollar in new taxes sent to Harrisburg would return for property tax relief. Overall, the governor’s tax plan amounts to a net increase of $1,400 per family of four every year. Worse, Wolf’s tax rebate scheme itself is unfair: Based on income and sales taxes alone, more than 80 percent of school districts are losers in this tax shift, according to a House Republican analysis. School districts across the state would receive between $301 and $5,209 in rebates per homeowner. Our analysis

shows that districts already receiving more education funding from the state— meaning they are less reliant on local property taxes— stand to gain the largest rebates per homeowner. For a governor who emphasizes fairness, this rebate scheme displays surprising inequality. For example, in the governor’s home county, the York City School District would get $5,209 in rebates per homeowner—the most in the state—while West Shore School District would only see $467. Here’s the reality: Pennsylvania schools aren’t suffering from underfunding. We spend more on education now than ever before—thousands more per student than the national average. Money isn’t the problem. The problem is how we spend it. Raising taxes on Louise Bell won’t help our schools, but undoing ridiculous state mandates can. For starters, legislators should end prevailing wage rules which require school districts to pay more for construction projects than they need to—that’s like picking out a $299 iPhone and offering $350 for it instead. It’s a pointless waste of taxpayer dollars.

According to Census data, school districts spent more than $1.6 billion on construction in 2012. Eliminating prevailing wage mandates for schools—a measure introduced recently in HB 707 by Rep. Jesse Topper (R—Bedford) and supported by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association—would save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year. End prevailing wage at the state level and taxpayers could save a stunning $1 billion to $3 billion every year. Isn’t that a better solution than raising taxes on growing families and on seniors like Louise Bell? Fixing Pennsylvania’s broken school funding formula would also help education dollars get to where they are most needed, alleviating the need for property tax increases. Gov. Wolf was right when he said, “It’s not good enough to just say no and continue with the same old same old.” Lawmakers can and should address rising property taxes and ensure schools are properly funded—but without taking more from working families. Elizabeth Stelle is a director of policy analysis for the Commonwealth Foundation (CommonwealthFoundation. org), Pennsylvania’s free market think tank.

Bipartisan support for Judge Seavey Local Democrats and Republicans packed the Hilltop CrabHouse on April 14 in an aisle-crossing show of support for Magisterial District Judge Matthew Seavey. Seavey, a judge with six years of experience, presides over Magisterial District Court 15-4-04 which serves the communities of Avondale, Franklin, London Britain, London Grove, New Garden, West Grove Borough, and West Marlborough. Elected in 2009, Seavey is up for re-election on Tuesday, May 19 on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. Known as “the people’s judge” for his high profile in the community, Seavey dedicates countless hours to volunteering and mentoring youth in the community. His volunteer activities span a range from the Garage in West

Grove to Special Olympics to the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue. He is a member of the Occupational Advisory Committee for the Chester County Technical College High School and the Eagle Scouts Board of Review for the Chester County Council, Octorara District and also has an excellent working relationship with The Garage in West Grove. Many local notables were among the sellout crowd who came out to support Seavey. Among them were Curtis Mason, board chair of the Penn Supervisors; Dave Connors, London Grove Township supervisor; Dottie Howell, Avondale mayor; John Sarro, East Marlborough supervisor; local artist Fred McCarthy; and numerous local business people, including Richard Mason, owner of the Hilltop

District Judge Matthew Seavey pictured with attendees at a recent bipartisan event that was hosted by The Friends of Matthew Seavey. Seavey is on the Republican and Democratic tickets for the primary election that will take place on May 19.

CrabHouse, the Basciani family, Mike Losito, Chet Bartoli, the D’Amico family, Ed Leo of Country Fresh Mushroom, and local attorneys Brutscher, Foley, Milliner, & Land, and Sam McMichael. “In 2009, Judge Seavey stepped into a court which needed a lot of attention in every way -- administratively, organizationally, and judicially. Six years later, our court is one of the most efficient, productive, and well-run in Chester County. Judge Seavey makes a difference in our community every day in every way, and I am proud to support him,” said Curtis Mason. “There is no substitute for the experience of being a seated Magisterial District Judge,”

said John Sarro, “and Judge Seavey has proven himself and done our community proud.” One of Seavey’s mentees, Scott Mason, spoke to the standing-room-only crowd to attest to the critical importance Seavey’s presence has made in his life by taking an interest and giving him a chance, even to the point of checking up on his progress by visiting him at school. “I know he was always looking out for my best interests even when he checked up on me at school. He took an interest in me, and now I am in college,” said Scott Mason. For more on Judge Matthew Seavey visit www.electmatthewseavey.com or visit his Facebook page.

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Local News Neighborhood Services Center will hold auction and anniversary celebration April 24 By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Neighborhood Services Center will be holding its 44th anniversary celebration and auc-

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This year’s auction includes a gift basket of items from Cuba.

tion on April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Union Fire Company No. 1 Memorial Hall in Oxford. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” explained Cheryl McConnell, the executive director of the Neighborhood Services Center. The money raised during the event supports the basic operations of the Neighborhood Services Center, which provides residents in need with access to a variety of programs and health and social services, including a food cupboard that last year collected and distributed 109,280 pounds of food to 424 families -- a 66 percent increase over the previous year. Businesses and individuals from throughout the Neighborhood Services Center’s coverage area of southern Chester County

have donated items for the live and silent auction. McConnell said that auction items include a week’s vacation at a beach house in Maine, furniture, jewelry, ceramics, gift baskets, and more. One donor who recently returned from a trip to Cuba brought back a gift basket of Cuban items that will be auctioned off. The Union Fire Company No. 1 in Oxford is even offering a fire engine ride to the winning bidder. There are auction items for sports enthusiasts, too, including four Diamond Club tickets to a Philadelphia Phillies game on May 30, memorabilia autographed by Phillies’ outfielder Ben Revere and former manager Dallas Green, and a baseball signed by hall of famer Willie Mays. The evening includes dinner provided by Peppercorn’s Catering, as well as live music

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A Herr’s gift basket, Eldreth Pottery, a beautiful reversible quilt, and Thirty-one Bags, are among the items that have been donated for the auction.

A signed Willie Mays baseball is among this year’s auction items.

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This is the second year that the Neighborhood Services Center anniversary celebration and auction will take place at the Union Fire Company No. 1 Memorial Hall. The 2014 auction was also held there.

by Jamey’s Jazz Band. As the organization marks its 44th anniversary, McConnell said that the Neighborhood Services Center is seeing more people with more needs than at any point since it opened in November of 1971. “We’ve grown so much over the 44 years,” she explained. The Neighborhood Services Center now assists an average of 775 households each month, including many families who are struggling to meet their basic needs. In addition to the food cupboard, the Neighborhood Services Center can respond to emergency assistance requests to make payment arrangements with a community vendor to help with heat, housing, utility, or transportation costs. This is

critically important for those families in the area who are living on the edge of poverty. The Neighborhood Services Center operates a thrift shop and sells donated items, including clothing, household items, and furniture. The staff also can provide general assistance to people who need help filling out forms, translating materials, or making telephone calls. During the last fiscal year, the staff provided general assistance to residents more than 11,000 times. The information and referral program for health and human services assisted 1,882 people. The Neighborhood Services Center rents space in its building on North Third Street in Oxford to county health and social service agencies like the Domestic

Violence of Chester County, Human Services, Inc., Family Services of Chester County, Maternal and Child Health Consortium, Crime Victims Center of Chester County. This is beneficial to the community because it brings these services closer to the people who need them. Reservations for the upcoming anniversary celebration and auction are $45 per person in advance and $50 at the door. More information about the Neighborhood Services Center, including the anniversary celebration and auction, can be found at www.oxfordnsc.org or by calling 610-932-8557. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Oxford Borough Council discusses finances, speeding on Mt. Vernon Street By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Council member Gary Tozzo, who serves on Oxford Borough’s Finance and Budget Committee, reported at the April 20 council meeting that after the first quarter, the borough’s annual finances are in pretty good shape. Tozzo said that revenues are a little higher than at the same point last year and expenditures are down slightly. “Spending is in line, if not down a little bit,” Tozzo said, noting that overall expenditures are about $30,000 less than at this same point last year. Similarly, the borough’s water fund is also in line with the performance at this same time last year. Dr. Phillip Merrill, an independent

scholar from Baltimore, Maryland who is doing consulting work for The Lincoln University told Oxford Borough Council about his effort to develop a Civil Rights Tour to highlight the history and heritage of the university. Merrill said that he is meeting with various organizations throughout the Oxford area to build support for the project. He is doing a series of videos about the history of the university and the impact that some of its alumni have had. “This is not a one-dimensional effort,” Merrill explained. He said that the Oxford area was well ahead of the curve when it came to Civil Rights, and he wants to make people more aware of the heritage and legacy of The Lincoln University. Merrill said that he is arranging

for a group from Harford County, Maryland to take a tour of the town on Monday, June 20. This is just the first of several tours that will be held to coincide with the overall project. Oxford Borough Council discussed purchasing miniature speed boards on Mt. Vernon Street. This is in response to complaints that too many motorists speed on that street, jeopardizing the safety of the residents of the residential neighborhood. Council member John Thompson said that he thinks just making motorists aware of how fast they are going would be beneficial, and the miniature speed boards would do that. The signs would be portable, and could be used at other problem areas in the borough, he said.

Tozzo said that speed boards might make people aware that they are speeding, but it won’t actually calm the traffic speeds. “I think this might help, but it’s not a fix,” said Tozzo, who added that he wants the borough council to move forward with a planned traffic study for Mt. Vernon Street. Council member Randy Grace said that while the signs might not be a fix, it will slow down the motorists who are exceeding the speed limit by a small margin. Having police enforce the speed limit might help, Grace said. But mayor Geoff Henry pointed out that that might produce results in the short term, but as soon as the police stop the constant enforcement, motorists will go right back to speeding.

Jerome Rodio, the owner of J & K Slightly Touched, offered a suggestion to use a large speed sign that Oxford has so that motorists are encouraged to reduce their speeds. Council member Paul Matthews announced that there are two upcoming events to benefit the Eli Seth Matthews Foundation. On May 2, there will be a fundraiser that includes food, raffles, and a silent auction. Then, on May 9, the annual 5K run and walk is taking place. Council member Randy Teel offered a reminder that the annual Memorial Day Parade will take place on May 25. Staging begins at 9 a.m. with the parade kicking off at 10 a.m. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

Public meeting to discuss Oxford Revitalization Plan Oxford Borough will hold a public information meeting for the Oxford Revitalization Plan update on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Ware Village Chapel. The chapel is located at 7 E. Locust Street in Oxford. This meeting is open to the public, and residents who live in Oxford Borough and the Oxford area are encouraged to attend. Come at 6:30 to review draft mapping and meet members of the task force and the consultant team. A presentation will start around 7 p.m.

U-CF School Board approves repairs for Hillendale By John Chambless Staff Writer At their April 20 meeting at Hillendale Elementary School, Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board members first shared a cake honoring the 25th anniversary of the school, and later voted to spend a considerable amount of money to fix lighting and carpeting throughout the building. Hillendale, a former museum that was converted into a school, has outdated lighting with bulbs that can no longer be replaced, and the board voted unanimously to authorize $246,966 to install new fixtures over the summer. The board also approved spending $66,515.63 to replace about a third of the building’s carpeting this summer. Hillendale principal Steve Dissinger greeted the board and administrators by announcing that 86 runners from Hillendale raised almost $2,500 in the Run For Our Sons benefit held last weekend. He also gave certificates to students who have been researching previous erosion problems at the Hillendale site and the fixes made in 2013, including storm water basins, a rain garden and tree plantings. The fourth-graders studied the situation and fixes for two years and turned the real-life project into in-depth learning. Several retiring staff members were honored, including Chadds Ford Elementary head custodian Bonnie Eroh, Unionville High School math teacher Sharon Kittle, Unionville High School English teacher Susan Thomas, and Unionville Elementary School instructional support teacher Marguerite Musacchio. Also on the list of retirees is bus driver Donna Mattson and Unionville Elementary School second grade teacher Susan Orgovan. An amendment was approved for the school calendar, turning the current quarterly grading schedule into a trimester schedule for grades K-5. Board member Kathleen Do said, “This is a winwin for teachers and students. We are eliminating one marking period, which will reduce time spent on assessments and provide more instructional time. Teachers are very excited about this change, and the reaction has been universally positive.” In finance, the board approved spending the district’s share for the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Core Services Budget ($42,356) and the CCIU Occupational Education Budget ($767,466). In his report on the Intermediate Unit, school board member Jeff Hellrung reported that a team of students from Unionville High School will be working with students from other county high schools to change the starting time for high-school students in the district. Hellrung cited research that indicates that the early starting time for teens impacts their natural sleep cycles and affects their in-school performance. “The students will be mentored by the I.U., and they are very excited about this,” Hellrung said. “I think we’ve got a real chance of changing the shape of the school day in our entire county, and if we do, it will be led by our students. This is something that is being implemented around the country, including one district in Pennsylvania.” For more information and updates on the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, visit www. ucfsd.org. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015

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Local News Violinist, area youth both shine at Garage benefit

Photos by Richard L. Gaw

Kennett High School students, from left, Tony Gomez, Naja Jackson and Juan Hernandez each spoke about how the Garage Community and Youth Center has had a positive impact on their lives.

Violinist and concertmaster David Kim of the Philadelphia Orchestra performed a benefit concert on April 17 for The Garage Community and Youth Center, at Kennett High School.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer For the better part of an hour, concertmaster and violinist David Kim of the Philadelphia Orchestra held the 300 people gathered last Friday at the Kennett High School auditorium in the very palm of his hand. Yet, it was his warm-up act that may have stolen the show. Stirring addresses by three Kennett High School students whose lives have been positively influenced by their involvement with The Garage Community and Youth Center served as a cornerstone of The Garage’s annual benefit event, which raised funding for its programs and activities. After a short, introductory video that featured testimony about The Garage from West Grove Police Chief Michael King, Kennett High School Assistant Principal Ray Hernandez and Garage staff and volunteers, Juan Hernandez, Naja Jackson and Tony Gomez each spoke about the arc their lives have taken in recent years. Hernandez, a ninth grader, talked about the humble beginnings of his family, his upbringing in Kennett Square, and the societal pressures that led him to a life of drug use. He smoked marijuana regularly, became a self-described “troublemaker,” and was eventually suspended from school for ten days. While performing community service at The Garage for his punishment, Hernandez became a part of the Center’s Mentor Program, which he told the audience is something he eventually wants to become for others. Jackson, an eleventh-grader, told the audience that she admires the courage of her mother, to go from being a single parent at 20 to going back to college. Influenced by a mentor she referred to as “Maggie,” The Garage has become “a second home” for her and a source of inspiration, which she intends to use when she attends college to study psychology. Gomez, a junior, spoke about

From left, Johnnette Boddy, Josh Davis, Jalayshia Allen and Ray Kelly were among the many ushers at the concert.

his introduction to The Garage in the fifth grade. When he entered the seventh grade, Gomez began to be mentored by Pastor Andrew Smith of the Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square. “I want to go to college,” Gomez said, who intends to study aeronautics. “I want to prove to my grandfather that we as a family can do better. The Garage has had such an impact on me, but I’m not the only one there helping to break the cycle.” Individual scholarships were also awarded to Erica Lopez, Lorena Bernel and Jasmine Cordova. Accompanied on piano, Kim delivered a masterful performance that intermingled selections on the violin with the story of his life, which began in Clarion, Pa. with violin lessons at the age of three. Kim spoke about his childhood with both irreverence and honesty, sharing tales of an overbearing mother intent on making her son into an internationallyknown musician. By the time he was 11, Kim said, he was spending every other weekend flying to the Juilliard School and Lincoln Center in New York City from the family’s new home in North Carolina, in order to study with the best teachers. Before he had become a teenager, Kim was a child prodigy, but after he lost his mother to cancer a few years later, his father took Kim, an only child, with him to Buffalo, N.Y. Kim eventually enrolled at Juilliard, and in 1986, he won a major competition in Moscow, which led him to travel and performances all around the world. He was named Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1999, and lives with his wife and two daughters in the Philadelphia suburbs. The evening ended with a meet and greet between concert-goers and Kim. Exelon served as the Title Sponsor for the benefit; Genesis Health Care served as its Mentoring Sponsor; and the Calvary Chapel, Christian Life Center, Herr’s, M & T Bank, Tony and Barb Proto, Star Roses and Plants, Todd’s Landscaping

and the Willowdale Chapel all served as Tutoring Sponors. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@ chestercounty.com.

Sabo and Listerman honored Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Matt Sabo, left and Robert Listerman were honored on April 15 for their long-time service to the Kennett Township Planning Commission. Pictured with Sabo and Listerman are supervisors Robert Hammaker, Scudder Stevens and Dr. Richard Leff.

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Local News Landenberg teenager publishes her poems and photos in local magazine By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer To hear 17-year-old Sierra RyanWallick of Landenberg begin to talk about her life – one that has been filled in the last few years with home schooling, playing on the Avon Grove tennis team, and operating two non-profit organizations – one would never believe that she is living with a debilitating form of Lymes Disease. Although she readily admits that her condition limits her to between four and five productive hours every day, she still manages to operate AutumnLeaf Fundraisers as its founder and chief executive officer, which has raised over $27,000 for the organization, Forgotten Cats, an organization that works with caretakers to reduce the unwanted cat population through sterilization, vaccination, and finding homes for adoptable cats and kittens. Recently, she also found time to indulge in two of her other passions – writing and photography – and the results are now published in a regional magazine. Three of RyanWallick’s poems and three of her photographs appear in the 2014 edition of IMAZINE, an annual magazine produced by the Delaware library system that features the creative work of local teens. One of RyanWallick’s photos – a selfportrait called “Mask” that she took while aboard an airplane on her way back from Canada – graces the magazine’s cover. The photograph is accompa-

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Photo by Sierra RyanWallick

Sierra RyanWallick of Landenberg “Mask,” a self-portrait and accompanying poem, graces the has recently published some of magazine’s cover. her writing and photography in IMAZINE, an annual magazine phy has also been published in enced by the work of Malala produced by the Delaware library Cicada, an international, awardYousafzai, the Pakistani activist system that features the creative winning literary magazine. for female education and the work of local teens.

nied by a poem, which reads: “You say what you need to say and do what others think you should do but it’s only the kindred souls who can tell when it’s just a mask you hide behind.” In addition to “Mask,” RyanWallick published her poems, “The Scream,” “Echoes,” and “That’s When We Know,” as well as two additional photos, “Glimpses” and “Catgazing.” This is not the first time the teenager has published; she’s already won awards for her writing from Scholastic magazine, as well as recognition from the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition in 2103 and 2014. Her photogra-

“I get inspiration from the stress and the struggle,” RyanWallick said. “The words I’m writing and the emotions that come out of them mostly come through my health issues and the struggles that I’ve been having with that and trying to get through it. Writing is an opportunity for me to get it all out. It allows me to sit down, write, get it out and walk away, and there it is, on the paper.” “When Sierra was five years old, someone described her as a wise person in a young body, and that’s how I think of her, as being wise beyond her years,” said her mother, Jennifer. “I look at her as an old soul.” RyanWallick is heavily influ-

youngest every Nobel Prize laureate. RyanWallick said that she and Yousafzai not only share the same age, but the same goals and perspective. “I just read her book, ‘I Am Malala,’ and in it, she said it is never about winning prizes and money,” RyanWallick said. “It is about doing what she is passionate about, which is standing up for education, and if no one else was going to do it, that she was going to do it. For me, it’s about helping. It’s a passion that I have for everything I do, and I put all of myself into it.” The Lymes Disease that RyanWallick lives with remains, however, the elephant in the room of her great aspirations,

Photo by Sierra RyanWallick

“Catgazing” has also been published in the magazine.

but rather than let it limit her, she uses the pain, frustration and restlessness of her condition as a catalyst. Recently, she’s thought about writing a book about a patient’s journey through Lymes Disease, from the view of her poetry and photographs. “Whenever anyone has asked me what I want to do when I get older, I said that I want to change the world,” RyanWallick said. “I stick by that now, but I don’t

know in what way I’m going to do it yet. But writing and photography are really powerful, and that’s always going to be a major part of my life and I would love to make it a career...but I also want to find a way to put all of my other interests together with writing and photography, and not just focus on one thing.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015

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Obituaries LOUISE GENE DE ANTONIO Louis Gene De Antonio, 92, of Oxford, formerly of Chester, passed away on April 16 at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove. He was the husband of Sonja K. Mellinger De Antonio. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Alexander and Amelia Di Camillo De Antonio. He lived in Chester for most of his life, until he moved to Oxford in 1993. He was employed with Klose Brothers, Chester, and retired in 1979. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Oxford. e is survived by his wife; four daughters, Theda Tambone of New Jersey, Jayne Steffler of Claymont, Del., Amelia Riccardi of Cochranville and Laura Jean Ursone of Avondale; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucy Saracina of Prospect Park; one half-brother, Kenneth Melchiorre of Morton; and one half-sister, Susan McCawley of Drexel Hill. He was preceded in death by his son, Gene L. De Antonio; two brothers, Alex De Antonio and Kelly Dostillio; and two sisters, Florence Saracina and Mary Nelms. A mass of Christian burial was held April 21. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

ROGER D. MOORE Pastor Roger Doss Moore, 66, of Conowingo, Md., passed away on April 12 at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Home in Rosedale, Md. He was the husband of Donna Lee Johnson Moore, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Martinsville, Va., he was the son of the late Otto F. and Dorothy Mae Copeland Moore. He retired from Chrysler after 30 years of service. Roger was a faithful Pastor of the Oxford Church of God for 26 years. He enjoyed playing the guitar and keyboard, building computers, and driving his tractor. He is survived by his wife; four children, Jolene Patey and her husband Mark, Julene Moore, Roger Darrell Moore Jr. and his wife Michelle, and Otto James Moore; six grandchildren, Keri Elizabeth, Hannah, Timothy, Chance, and Joshua; three great-grandchildren, Lilly, MacKenzie, Tatelli; four sisters, Deborah Sue Moore, Diane Spencer, Sandra Doss, all of Virginia, and Marilyn Wright of Texas; and one brother, Douglas Moore of Virginia. Funeral services were held April 16. Interment was in Brookview Cemetery, in Rising Sun, Md. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Donna Moore, 158 Old Mill Rd, Conowingo, Md. 21918. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com .

dren; one great-grandchild; and two great-great grandchildren. A memorial service was held April 18. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com .

DAVID P. LINDQUIST David Peary Lindquist of Lancaster, born in 1943, died on April 12 at the age of 71. He was husband to Adrian Axtell Lindquist; father to David Peary Lindquist II, Jeffrey Vaughn Lindquist, and Rebecca Louise Lindquist Slaybaugh; father-in-law to Neelam Lindquist, Marvin Rodriguez, and Josh Slaybaugh; grandfather to Jemma Lindquist, Jude Slaybaugh, Max Slaybaugh and Gracie Lindquist; and brother to Eric A. Lindquist, Earnest W. Lindquist and Martha L. Burke. He grew up in Atglen, where he graduated from the Octorara School District, spent four years in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, and then finished his studies at West Chester University. He returned to his home school district of Octorara, where he taught for 30 years. His passion for music showed in his love of the tuba, as organist at several churches -- including many years at his home church of Penningtonville Presbyterian -- and as a member of the Rotary Club, where he played piano faithfully for many years. He was a born teacher, touching the lives of many children, and children's children, where he encouraged everyone to "exercise their intellectual curiosity." Peary believed in the magic of Santa Claus, and his impressive collection was featured in several newspaper stories and historic town tours. He will be affectionately known as the Santa Guy to many people. He was the epitome of a gentleman and a proud 50-year member of Penningtonville Presbyterian Church in Atglen, and associate member of First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. A memorial service will be held on April 25 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (140 E Orange St., Lancaster), with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster and the Organ Fund at Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, Atglen, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com.

RHODA M. GIFT MATTSON

of Bear, Del.; two sons, Charles Daniel Mattson of Pike Creek, Del., and William James Mattson (Stephanie) of Wilmington, Del.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son, two brothers and three sisters. A funeral was held April 17. Interment was in Kemblesville UMC Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

ERNEST J. BERNOTAS Ernest J. Bernotas, 90, of Chatham, passed away on April 12 at Twin Pines Health Care. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Julius and Tekla Bernotas. He was disabled. He is survived by four nephews, Albert F. Bernotas, Robert Bernotas, Joseph Bernotas and Phillip Bernotas. He was predeceased by three brothers, Albert J. Bernotas, Casmir Bernotas and Francis Bernotas. A memorial service was held April 17. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

E. RUTH COCCIOLONE E. Ruth Cocciolone, 85, of West Grove, died suddenly on April 15 at her residence. She was the wife of Alfred “Fred” J. Cocciolone, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Erma Isaacs Bryan. She was a member of the West Grove United Methodist Church. Ruth enjoyed crocheting, gardening, ceramics, reading, and especially being with her family. She was a co-owner and secretary/treasurer of F&R Excavating in West Grove. Prior to that, she had worked at the West Grove movie theater, West Grove Knitting Mill, Star Roses and as the secretary of Cocciolone Brothers. She is survived by one son, Alfred J. Cocciolone Jr. (Katherine) of West Grove; two daughters, Donna Giuliani (Robert) of Kennett Square, and Lisa Marie Holmes of Oxford; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Nicole, Michael and LeAnna; and one great-grandson, Romo. A funeral was held April 21. Interment was in St. Patrick Cemetery in Kennett Square. Contributions in her memory may be made to the West Grove United Methodist Church, 300 N. Guernsey Road, West Grove, PA 19390. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with the family, visit www.griecocares.com.

Rhoda M. Gift Mattson, 81, of Landenberg, died suddenly on April 13 at her home. She was the wife of the late Walter J. Mattson, who died in 2011, and with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was a daughter of the late George and the late Fanny (Kriner) Gift. She was a pharmacy tech for Eckerd-Rite Aid for many years. She was a longtime member of the Landenberg United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school, and she was an excellent seamstress. Survivors include one daughter, Susan Mattson-James (William)

CARL G. PRIGG Carl George Prigg, 87, of Lincoln University, passed away on April 8 at Jennersville Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Pauline Guy Prigg, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late John and Annabelle Brown. He was a grounds keeper at the Oxford Cemetery in Oxford for 12 years. Carl enjoyed fishing and loved the outdoors. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Tonya L. Prigg of Avondale; two sons, Ronald Prigg and his wife Rosie of Lubbock, Texas, and Richard Prigg of Downingtown; 15 grandchil-

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Local News A smart way to save for all of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s travels. VANDALISM AT NEW BOLTON CENTER On March 27, someone damaged the windshield of a New Bolton Center security vehicle that was in the area of Line Road and Bancroft Road in East Marlborough Township. Anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Albee of the Pennsylvania State Police Avondale at 610-268-2022. MAN HITS 4-YEAR-OLD Kennett Square Police arrested Adrian Rodriguez, 29, of Kennett Square, on April 5 after a report that a 4-year-old had been struck in the face by Rodriguez, leaving a red mark. He was charged with endangering the welfare of children, simple assault and harassment. Unable to post $10,000 bail, he was taken to Chester County Prison. CARS VANDALIZED Kennett Square Police reported that a vehicle parked in the 600 block of West Cypress Street was vandalized on April 9 between 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. Someone put a scratch mark on both sides, and X scratch on the trunk and crisscross marks on the hood. Overnight on April 4, the air was let out of all four tires of a car parked in a lot off of the 100 block of West Linden Street in Kennett Square, according to police. PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS Kennett Square Police cited Armando Guillen-Diaz, 51,

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Hannafin and Basciani at Chadds Ford Gallery By John Chambless Staff Writer There’s plenty to admire in the new two-person show by William Basciani and John Hannafin at the Chadds Ford Gallery. While the styles of the two artists vary greatly, they work together well. Hannafin, who grew up in West Chester, has a vivid palette and a bold style that’s immediately recognizable. He has a way of tweaking straight edges that gives an energy and elasticity to his paintings of West Chester buildings. “Moon Rising Over Mercato” is a nighttime view of a deserted West Chester street, with the white lights hanging on awnings and in a window of a storefront echo the Van Gogh “Starry Night” sky above. That sky is seen again in “Old Library,” a view of the West Chester Library that revels in the saturdated red

brick color. “Snowy, Starry Night” is a winter scene in which the Victorian architecture is again ever so slightly curved. Hannafin’s large “Brandywine Reflections,” on the other hand, is a warm-hued summer view of still water and lush green foliage that steps away from the stylized works and lets the beauty of the scene shine through. Hannafin’s “Heart of the Town” is another less stylized view of red roofs in the foreground and the distinctive tangle of architectural styles beyond, under a sky full of wind-whipped clouds. Basciani’s part of the gallery is divided between formal portraits of stuffed toys and depictions of the Basciani family’s mainstay – mushrooms. Whether it’s the Old Master elegance of “Portabella” and “Variety of Whites” or the dizzying field of tiny mushrooms in “2nd Break,” he clearly knows his subject matter.

‘Lily Bobtail’ by William Basciani.

The small still life “Mixed Berries” is a lovely composition that glows with carefully chosen highlights and delicate textures. The portraits of toys are a rather unexpected direction, but there’s an undeniable cuteness to “Lily Bobtail” and “Scarlett’s Toys Come to Life.” “Bridal Centerpiece” is a bountiful heap of pastel-colored blooms that has an admirable grandeur, and further shows Basciani’s skill with delicate textures. Works by John Hannafin and William Basciani continue at the Chadds Ford Gallery (1609 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford) through May 3. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Call 610-388-2412 or visit www. awyethgallery.com. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

‘Brandywine Reflections’ by John Hannafin.

‘Old Library’ by John Hannafin.

‘Mixed Berries’ by William Basciani.

‘Moon Rising Over Mercato’ by John Hannafin.

‘Bridal Centerpiece’ by William Basciani.

Exploring layers of grey in solo show by Vicki Vinton By John Chambless Staff Writer The connections you make with Vicki Vinton’s show of abstract paintings at Bookplace in Oxford come gradu-ally, in fragments, as you pick out identifiable shapes or gestures in the richly layered works and try to get your bearings. There is indeed a lot of grey in the show, titled “Fifty Shades of Grey … And Red and Green,” but that doesn’t diminish the impact of the works. If anything, the muted color palette forces you to look deeper. The pieces done on panels have splendid surfaces – crackled, overlapped, splotched and scratched – that recall ancient frescoes.

‘Moon’

In the blue-toned work “High 5,” you can see the shadow of a hand. In “Ahoy,” you can pick out the shapes of boat hulls – but they could just as easily be little seascapes, rendered as if through the haze of memory. “In the Wake” and “Blush” are earthtoned and have fascinatingly complex surfaces. The works on canvas lack the almost sculptural element, but “Circus” suggests the tumult of a ferris wheel or three-ring spectacle, and “Tax Man” is an expressive little portrait in which the telling details are etched into the surface of the grey-on-grey paint. “Moon” is a complete departure -- a smooth and sinuous composition on a wood panel that suggests mountain shadows

and the inky vastness of space. But are we on the moon, looking toward a tiny dot of Earth, or are we on Earth looking at a tiny moon? Vinton isn’t saying, and that’s the allure of this uncompromising exhibit. You’re given just enough of the familiar as a welcome, but then you’re left to free-associate as you get lost in Vinton’s endless swoops, swirls, spatters and etched lines that only lead you to further discoveries. “Fifty Shades of Grey” continues through May 15 at Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford). The gallery and book shop is open Friday through Sunday. Visit www.bookplace.com. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

‘High 5’

The gallery at Bookplace in Oxford is devoted to Vicki Vinton’s abstract works this month.

‘Rocket Man’

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A big weekend for the arts in downtown Kennett Square By John Chambless Staff Writer Downtown Kennett Square will be turned over to art and artists on April 25, when East State and South Broad streets are closed to traffic and filled with artists and crafters from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The fourth annual Art on the Square, a juried fine art and craft festival, is Kennett Square’s biggest art event of the year. Admission is free. Visitors will find 50 professional artists specializing in painting, illustration, sculpture, glass, wood, photography, jewelry, pottery, fibers, mixed media, and furniture

A painting by Blanche Diane Stirrat.

making. Art on the Square began in 2012 and coincides with the Annual Plant Sale presented by the Kennett Square Beautification Committee, now in its 49th year. The outdoor festival is presented by the Kennett Area Restaurants and Merchants Association. Regional community arts organizations will have information booths set up to publicize their educational opportunities and adult and youth programs. Exhibitors at Art on the Square include Andrea’s Whimsies of Oxford, George Watson Pottery of Glen Mills, Golden Touch Gifts of Oxford, sculptures by Andre Kerr Design, turned wood by Larry Morgan of New Jersey, Thistle Hill Pottery of Landenberg, jewelry by Estelle Lukoff of Landenberg, paintings by Sally Wilson of Lincoln University and many more. While visitors are in town, they can visit the American Legion Building at Broad and State streets, which will host the third annual Student Art Exhibit from April 24 to 26. The show features works by talented students in the Kennett Consolidated School District, Unionville-Chadds Ford schools, Avon Grove schools, Oxford schools and Upland Country Day School. There will be a preview party on April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. with light refreshments. Admission is free. For more information on the weekend’s events, visit www. artonthesquare.org. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

Jewelry by Jay Stutman Designs.

Pottery by George Watson.

Kennett plant sale set for April 25 One way to get a great start on spring planting is to visit the 50th Annual Kennett Beautification Plant Sale at the Genesis Walkway on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking is free. The sale will include a variety of plants -annuals and perennials for sun and shade, herbs for the kitchen, vegetables for home farming, plants to attract butterflies, unusual specimens, and plants

grown and dug by garden club members and members of the community. The sale will also feature a local grower of dahlias. The Kennett Square Beautification Committee was founded in 1965 by Kennett resident and director of Longwood Gardens, Everitt Miller, with volunteers from the Four Seasons Garden Club, the Spade & Trowel Club, the Seedlings, the Unionville Garden Club, as

well as residents from the community. As part of this Jubilee Celebration, there will be planted containers and hanging baskets for sale as well as the “Merchant Wheel of Fortune” prizes. The money raised at the plant sale benefits spring, summer, and fall barrel-planting in the Kennett Square historic district and neighborhood street tree-planting.

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Local Interest Hungry Hungry Hippos Night at Pack 441 The popular children’s board game Hungry Hungy Hippos came to life for the members of Cub Scout Pack 441in Nottingham, Pennsylvania as they flew across the floor to scoop up as many balls as they could. These Hungry Hungry Cub Scouts had a blast. The first Monday of every month, the various dens of Pack 441 come together for a Pack

meeting. During this meeting the Tiger (first grade), Wolf (second grade), Bear (third grade) and Webelo (fourth and fifth grades) dens participate in a group event that has the boys of different ages work together. April’s event was Hungry Hungry Hippo Night. As with all Cub Scout activities, Hungry Hippo Night was all about fun with a purpose. “We encourage the older boys

(Webelos and Bears), to take leadership roles and help the younger Wolves and Tigers,” says Pack 441’s Cub Master Marcus Kellermann. “Every Cub Scout rank has physical fitness, sports and game requirements as well as some form of teamwork. Hungry Hungry Hippos night was designed to help with the physical fitness requirement while encouraging teamwork.

The boys had to work together to push each of their players out repeatedly into the center to collect the balls and then work as a team to pull their player back in.” Pack 441 is chartered by Nottingham Presbyterian Church. New scouts are always welcome. Contact Pack 441at pack441@cccbsa.org. For more information on Cub Scouting in your area visit BeAScout.org

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Pack 441 Cub Scouts Tommy Gregg, Lorenzo Fernandez, Mason Salve and Aiden Raner meet in the middle of the floor and start scooping up the balls for Pack 441’s life-size version of Hungry Hungry Hippos.

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Hungry Hungry Hippos Night was a family event, as everyone cheers on Paul Kellermann, Jacob Walsh and Andrew Parisan.

Women’s heart health topic of lecture set for May 6 Did you know one in four American women will die of heart disease according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute? This is why it’s so important for women to recognize heart disease warning signs and risk factors. Join Cardiologist Nicholas Skiadas, M.D., as he discusses how female and male heart disease symptoms differ, and ways to reduce stress and make healthier choices on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chester County Technical College High School, 280 Pennock’s Bridge Road, West Grove. A member of the Medical Staff at Jennersville Regional Hospital, Dr. Skiadas earned his Bachelor of Science in biophysics at John Hopkins University and attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. He completed a residency at Hahnemann University Hospital (now Drexel University College of Medicine) followed by a Cardiovascular Fellowship at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. Board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine, Dr. Skiadas has been practic-

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Cardiologist Nicholas Skiadas, M.D.

ing in Southern Chester County since 2010. In practice with Cardiologist Michael Duzy, D.O., the pair has an office in West Grove, Cardiology Associates of Jennersville, on the campus of Jennersville Regional Hospital. They can be reached at 610-869-1278. Part of Jennersville Regional Hospital’s ongoing series called Doctor Lectures in the Community, this presentation is offered free of charge. To attend, register online at www. jennerville.com/events. For those without internet access, call 610869-1223 to register by phone.

Hagley Museum to mark Civil War’s conclusion with month of events Hagley Museum and Library is marking the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War with a month of programs and events. During the Civil War, the DuPont Company produced almost half of the gunpowder purchased for use by Union forces, and members of the du Pont and other local families served in the powder yard and in the armed forces. Hagley Museum, whose property includes the first DuPont Company gunpowder manufactory and company headquarters, will host a lecture on June 3 on how the end of the Civil War impacted the region and state, a bus tour on June 13 and 14 to Five Forks Battlefield and Appomattox Court House National Park, and a fam-

ily weekend on June 27 and 28 featuring a naval living history experience. Hagley archivist Lucas Clawson will discuss how DuPont, the people of the Brandywine, and Delawareans dealt with the aftermath of America’s most devastating conflict, the American Civil War, on June 3. The war took a heavy toll on Delaware. Thousands of Delawareans fought and died in this conflict, the state’s industries produced record amounts of war materiels, and Delaware’s politicians fought bitterly among themselves over issues like slavery, states’ rights, and President Lincoln’s war policy. When the war’s last shots were fired in

1865, peace did not immediately come to Delaware. Some of the wounds created by the war lingered on for decades. Others never healed. The program begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Reservations are requested (call 302-658-2400, ext. 261). The lecture will be held in the Auditorium of Hagley’s Soda House building. Use Hagley’s Buck Road East entrance off Route 100 in Wilmington. The Battle of Five Forks was the last major battle of the Civil War. Hagley and the Delaware Historical Society will host a bus tour to Five Forks Battlefield and Appomattox Court House National Historic Park on June 13 and 14. Guided by Justin Carisio, Civil War historian, the

tour will highlight the role of the Delaware regiments in the final days of the war. Reservations are required by May 11. Visit www. hagley.org for more information and registration. On June 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hagley will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War with a two-day naval living history experience with officers and crew of the USS Lehigh. Guests will enjoy family activities and entertainment. The weekend also features a ceremony honoring Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont. There will be a bucket brigade, stretcher obstacle course, and living history demonstrations. Activities are included in regular admission ($14 for adults, $10

Doctor lecture answers the question, ‘Is it arthritis?’ Do you suffer from joint pain or swelling? Especially as one ages, the pain could possibly be arthritis. The public is invited to a free seminar featuring family physician Michael Barkasy, M.D., as he discusses the basics of joint pain associated with arthritis, including how it is diagnosed and treated. The lecture is on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn (815 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square). Registration is required. Barkasy, of Family Practice Associates of Southern Chester

County, is board-certified and a member of Jennersville Regional Hospital medical staff. He has been practicing in West Grove since 2002 and opened Family Practice Associates (FPA) in 2008 across the street from Jennersville Regional Hospital. Last year, FPA opened a second location at 200 Old Forge Lane in Kennett Square. This program is part of the “Doctor Lectures in the Community” series organized by Jennersville Regional Hospital. It is free. Visit www.jennerville. com/events or call 610-869-1223 to register.

Michael Barkasy, M.D.

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for seniors and students, $5 for ages 6 to 14, and free for members and children 5 and younger). Use Hagley’s main entrance off

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Missionary Mike Arter to discuss Human Trafficking in Thailand Missionary Mike Arter will discuss human trafficking in Thailand on Saturday, May 2, at 9:30 a.m., at ACE (Advocating, Collaborating, Educating) AntiHuman Trafficking Alliance of Oxford. The children of Mike and Bee Arter will perform a Thai dance and an instrumental. Arter is the son of Sally and Don Arter, retired pastors of the former Foursquare Church

in Oxford. Crafts made by survivors in Thailand will be available for sale. Donations will be accepted. Coffee and donuts will be served at 9 a.m. at the Oxford Senior Center, located at 12 E. Locust St. The free movie night is also scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 8. Questions may be directed to stopslavery@zoominternet.net or 610-932-0337.

AGHS students visit French Embassy Avon Grove High School students enjoyed a visit to the French Embassy that was designed to further the students’ understanding of French culture and Franco-American relations, and to gain experience listening to native French speakers. The field trip began with a Frenchnarrated tour of the embassy given by Courtney, an American intern. Students then toured the Maison Française, where all cultural events for the embassy take place. The group also visited the Consulat, where the embassy’s administrative affairs are handled. Students were introduced to members of the Communications/ Media Department at the embassy, including a number of native French

speakers and Press Counselor Arnaud Guillois. Guillois answered and commented on the students’ questions, which covered the social, political and cultural life at the embassy. After the 45-minute discussion, students enjoyed a true French culinary experience in the embassy cafeteria. It was an exceptional learning opportunity, according to the students, who also reported that the steak frites and the crème-brulée served at the embassy cafeteria were très bons. DeFrate is a French citizen and is registered at the embassy, both of which are required to chaperone students on a visit. Her daughter

Chloe DeFrate, a substitute teacher at Avon Grove who is certified to teach French, also chaperoned. The tour group included two students who are currently studying introductory-level French classes, but both have unique motivations for learning the language. One student studying French I, who is also in Spanish III, joined her older sibling, who is studying French IV, on the trip. The siblings and their family have plans to relocate temporarily to the South of France. Another student, a twelfth-grader who is studying French II as well as AP Spanish this year, completed French I coursework early and accelerated to French II.

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Seventeen Avon Grove High School students, most of whom are studying French IV and AP French V, visited the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., on April 10 with teacher Marie-Laure DeFrate.

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Sports Avon Grove’s Herion signs to play softball at West Chester University By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer If you want to know what Alyssa Herion has meant to the Avon Grove softball team during the last few seasons, consider a moment in the 2014 district title game against North Penn. Herion belted a 3-2 pitch for a two-run homer that propelled Avon Grove to a 4-2 win and earned the squad a berth in the state playoffs during a remarkable season. It’s the kind of moment that transforms a good player into something more. On a team filled with good players with high expectations, Herion is a leader. Not only does she provide a powerful bat to the heart of Avon Grove’s lineup, she also plays catcher, the most demanding position on the field. In 2014, she was a First Team All-Ches-Mont League member and a Second Team All-State selection. She also holds Avon Grove’s all-time home run record, with 14 in her career so far. Avon Grove softball coach Julie Hatfield has grown accustomed to Herion’s heroics during her two seasons guiding the team. She marvels at Herion’s leadership on and off the field, not to mention how she hits and plays solid defense while catching Maggie Balint, one of the top pitchers in the state. “My theory is that your pitcher is only as good as your catcher,” Hatfield explained. “[Alyssa’s]

confidence behind the plate is unbelievable. She is not OK with being mediocre.” Numerous college programs saw a lot to like about Herion’s play. On April 16, the Avon Grove senior signed to play for West Chester University’s Division II softball program. She was surrounded by teammates, school district officials, and her family, including parents David and Lisa, and her brother, Aaron. Hatfield, who has known Herion since she was 11 years old and playing on a travel ball squad, is proud of the long list of accomplishments that the standout catcher has to her credit because of natural ability and lots of hard work. “When I think of Alyssa, I

think of her determination and her grit. It’s her heart,” explained Hatfield. “She produces on the field and off the field. She deserves all the recognition that she gets. I can’t wait to see her play at the next level.” Herion is in the midst of a fine senior season. According to the statistics on MaxPreps, a website dedicated to scholastic sports, as of the day of her signing, Herion was tied for second among Pennsylvania sluggers in Class AAAA with three home runs. She also was among the state’s leaders with a .571 batting average and 12 runs batted in, translating to a robust slugging percentage of 1.142. That kind of production is hardly a surprise to her coach.

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Alyssa Herion signs to play for the West Chester University softball team on April 16.

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Not only is Herion one of the leading power hitters in the area, she’s also a solid defensive player handling the game’s toughest position.

“She has the raw talent, but she also has the work ethic,” Hatfield explained. At the signing, Herion talked about how much she has enjoyed the experience of playing for Avon Grove. She is a four-year varsity player. The 2014 squad not only set a team record for wins, they also won the ChesMont League Championship and the PIAA District 1 Championship for the first time. “It’s been awesome having this team make history,” Herion explained. The relationship between the team’s two top players, Herion and Balint, is one of collaboration when they are working as pitcher and catcher, and competition when they are pushing each other to be the best that

they can be. “Maggie and I really push each other—it’s a competition,” Herion said. “What we have is something special.” Herion also credited Hatfield with helping the team make the most out of its potential during the last two seasons. Herion is also a standout in the classroom, having earned honors in ninth grade and eleventh grade, high honors in tenth grade, and distinguished honors in her senior year. She said that she selected West Chester University in part because she wants to be able to focus more of her energies on her studies in the nursing program. Before she heads off to West Chester University, however, Herion still has some goals to achieve dur-

ing the current softball season with Avon Grove. The team is currently 7-2 and appears to be in a strong position to repeat or exceed last year’s playoff run. “My hope is always a state championship,” Herion said. Hatfield is proud to have Herion representing Avon Grove softball. “Alyssa has the qualities and character to achieve great things,” Hatfield said. “As a senior captain and a huge contributor to this team, Alyssa’s skills, work ethic and determination will surely guide her to success in her future endeavors.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Education Elk Ridge first-graders are big eagles fans The students in Laura James’ first grade class at Elk Ridge Elementary School recently held a fruit and vegetable sale fundraiser to adopt the bald eagles at the Philadelphia Zoo, in honor of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. As part of the project, the students created an “Honor Wall” with pictures of the many people who have touched their lives in some way through their service to our country. The students began the project by conducting research to find facts about the bald eagle. They viewed a webcam almost every

day to study a pair of wild eagles and wrote down their discoveries in an “Eagle Observation Journal.” The students wrote and read very persuasive letters to principal Herbert Hayes to explain why the class wanted to host a fruit and vegetable sale in the school lobby. They created posters to place around the school so that others could learn about the eagles. The students also learned how to advertise their ideas. As the sale approached, they designed speeches that were read to the entire school.

On March 25, the students took turns throughout the day selling nutritious foods to students and staff members. “They had to count money and make change, allowing them real world experience with these important skills,” James said. Through the sale, the class raised $683 toward adoption of the bald eagles, the largest amount ever for this annual project. They will visit their adopted friends when they take the annual first grade field trip to the Philadelphia Zoo in May. “They will get a bird’s-eye view of their stewardship,” James said.

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The students in Laura James’ first grade class at Elk Ridge Elementary School held a fruit and vegetable sale in the school’s lobby to raise funds for their class’s project to adopt the Bald Eagles at the Philadelphia Zoo. Pictured front from left are Laura James, second grader Seth Merges, first graders Alijah Taylor and Leah Stevenson and Leah’s mom Natalie.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015

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Calendar of Events April 22 Spaghetti fundraiser The Oxford Area Senior Center’s “Pasta for a Purpose” fundraiser is scheduled on April 22. The meal includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, roll and a homemade dessert for $7 per dinner. Proceeds will help fund programs and services for senior citizens. Dinners are take-out only and will be available for pickup between 3 and 6 p.m. at the Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St.). For reservations, call 610-932-5244 or e-mail oxsrctr@zoominternet. net.

April 24 Beach-themed benefit evening Peacemaker Center presents “Down the Shore” on April 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. Brandywine Manor House (120 Germany Hollow Rd., Honey Brook) will be decorated for a beach theme, with a silent auction, food and refreshments. Funds will help Peacemaker Center offer counseling services to the community, regardless of ability to pay. Tickets are $60. For more information, e-mail Linda at linda@thepeacemakercenter. org or call 610-269-2661, ext. 38.

April 24-26 Student Art Exhibit The American Legion Building in Kennett Square will be the site of the third annual Student Art Exhibit from April 24 to 26. The show features works by students in the Kennett Consolidated School District, UnionvilleChadds Ford schools, Avon Grove schools, Oxford schools and Upland Country Day School.

There will be a preview party on April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. with light refreshments.

April 25 Author visit at Kennett Library Author Frank Lobb will discuss the issues covered in his book, “The Great Health Care Fraud,” on April 25 at 10 a.m. at the Kennett Public Library. This event is planned as a round-table discussion, focusing on patient rights. For more information, e-mail dmurray@ccls.org.

April 26-27 Gilbert & Sullivan auditions Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra will hold auditions for its fall production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Thespis” on April 26 from 7 to 9 p.m., and April 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Stage One (101 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford). Performances will be at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford on Nov. 7, 8, 11, 14, 15. Auditions are by appointment only. For information, visit www.rvco.org.

April 25 Wyebrook Music Festival Wyebrook Farm (150 Wyebrook Rd.) hosts its second annual Wyebrook Music Festival on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be foods prepared by chef Andrew Wood, and live music by Marah, Frog Holler, Mason Porter, Birdie Busch, the Youngers, Manatawny Creek Ramblers, and Chris Rattie. Bring your own seating. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the gate (children under 12 free). Visit www.wyebrookfarm.com.

April 28 ‘Art on Canvas’ at senior center The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) will host “Art on Canvas” with Amy Hathaway on April 28 at 7 p.m. Hathaway will guide participants through creating their own paintings. Cheese and crackers will be served, and participants can bring their own wine. The cost is $25 for supplies. For reservations, call Colleen at 610-383-6900.

April 30 Concert at Brandywine The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts a performance by mezzo-soprano Chrystal E. Williams and pianist Sejoon Park on April 30 at 7:30 p.m. The galleries will be open at 6 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and a full bar will be available. Tickets are $15 ($8 for students) through April 27. Tickets are $25 ($10 for students) after April 27. Call 610-388-8326 or visit www. brandywine.org.

May 2

Through May 3

White Cane Day

Vicki Vinton at Bookplace

The Oxford Lions Club will be accepting contributions for White Cane Day from 8 a.m. to noon on May 2. The Lions Club will have members on Third Street, at the Acme Market and Redner’s Market, at Cameron’s Hardware, and the Oxford Walmart. Contributions will go to the Lions Club community charities and projects, as well as to programs that benefit the blind.

Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford) hosts “Fifty Shades of Grey ... And Red and Green,” a solo show by painter Vicki Vinton, through May 3. The bookstore and gallery is open Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Visit www.bookplaceoxford.com.

Tri-State Bird Rescue open house The Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc., is holding an open house that will feature a guest appearance by local sports anchor Beasley Reece on May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be children’s activities, concessions, self-guided tours, exhibits and vendor tables. Tri-State Bird Rescue is at 170 Possum Hollow Road in Newark, Del. The event is free, and will be held rain or shine.

May 9 and 10

Trout Rodeo

Wildflower, plant and seed sale

The 20th annual Trout Rodeo community fishing event will take place on May 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Anson B. Nixon Park, rain or shine. Tickets can be purchased at Buck’s Hunting (809 Gap-Newport Pike, Avondale) or at Kennett Square Borough Building. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. A Pennsylvania fishing license is required for ages 16 or older, but the trout stamp has been waived. For more information, call 610-388-2773 or visit www. ansonbnixonpark.org.

The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route1, Chadds Ford) will host the annual Wildflower, Native Plant and Seed Sale on May 9 and 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the museum courtyard. The sale features native plants -- many of which are not available in garden centers -- that are suitable for a wide range of conditions. Admission is free on May 10, Mothers’ Day, including museum admission. Visit www.brandywinemuseum.org for more information.

The Art Spot

May 2

May 3

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Through April 25 ‘Architecture’ at Arts Alliance The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) hosts “Architecture” through April 25. Exhibitors are Scott Edmonston of SEA Studio Architects, Dennis Melton of Melton Architects, Hilary Mockewich of Studio Hilary, Townsend Moore of Tick Hill Studio, Mark Myers, Ed Rahme of THINK Architecture, Renee Richardson, and Wayne Simpson. Nowland Construction Services will also present a display about the Oxford Library renovation and addition. The gallery is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 610-4670301 or visit www.oxfordart.org.

Through April 25 ‘Art of Glass’ at Longwood Gallery Longwood Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) hosts “The Art of Glass” through April 25, with works by local artists Lore Evans, Lisa Sabol and Don Jost. Call 610-444-0146 or visit www.longwoodartgallery.com.

Through April 25 Group show at Station Gallery The Station Gallery (3922

Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) presents abstract paintings by Marlene Dubin, cows with character by Janis Fitch and oils by MaryAnn Weselyk through April 25. There will be an opening with the artists on April 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net.

Through May 3 Basciani and Hannafin exhibit Chadds Ford Gallery (Route 1, Chadds Ford) presents works by artists Billy Basciani and John Hannafin through May 3. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.awyethgallery.com, or call 610-388-2412.

Through Aug. 23 Cartoons at Brandywine The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts “Pointed Pens: Selected Cartoons from the Permanent Collection” through Aug. 23. The exhibit includes maze-like contraptions drawn by Rube Goldberg, political sketches by Thomas Nast, and many others that summarized and satirized current events. For more information, visit www.brandywinemuseum. org. To submit items to the Art Spot, 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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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015

Chester County Press

Education Kennett High School librarian honored by Liberty Museum Lisa Teixeira, a library/media specialist at Kennett High School, has won the National Liberty Museum’s Teacher As Hero Award. She will receive her award at a reception at the museum in Philadelphia on April 30. The Teacher as Hero Award, a program sponsored in conjunction with the museum by State Farm, each year recognizes dedicated teachers in the Delaware Valley who “inspire, motivate and educate young people.” Each year, the museum asks for nominations and encourages people to look for qualities that include an appreciation for diversity, an ability to teach students how to resolve conflicts respectfully, and to give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between rights and responsibilities. This year, 14

Lisa Teixeira

teachers will be honored. Teixeira was nominated by guidance counselor Fran Ryan, who stated in his letter of nomination, “Ms. Lisa Teixeira is one of those rare individuals whose energy and humanitarian efforts far exceeds that of even the most dedicated educators and community service leaders. Lisa

is a fierce proponent of human rights, whether she is working in our small town of Kennett Square or whether she is serving halfway around the world. “Lisa demonstrates all of the characteristics of a Teacher As Hero Award winner. Because she is our school’s librarian, she has the opportunity to interact with all of our students in grades 9-12. She is active in teaching literacy and research skills to our entire student body. She teaches lessons on a daily basis and uses her teaching as a platform to promote human rights, citizenship, and literacy skills. She also uses her sponsorship of our school’s Humanitarian Club, our literature club Better Than Oprah, and for many previous years, our Student Council, to greatly enrich the education of our students in many ways.

“Lisa is particularly sensitive to the cultural and educational needs of our Latino population, which makes up approximately 37 percent of our student body,” Ryan wrote. “Fifteen years ago, I had the opportunity to travel with Lisa and two other colleagues to the region of Mexico from which many of our Latino students and their families migrate. … This experience helped all of us to see the plight of our students from Mexico with a new perspective. When we returned from our trip, our group prepared and presented a workshop on Mexican culture and education to the faculties and administrators in our school district. I believe that this workshop benefited our entire school district. “Another way that Lisa supports our minority students is by serving as a mentor in our Walk

In Knowledge program (WIN) that meets twice a week after school. Not only does Lisa offer herself as a personal mentor, but she also offers the resources of our library/media center to the other mentors and tutors that work in this program.” Teixeira participates in the school’s Annual Multicultural Awareness Conference. This conference brings students from across the Delaware Valley to participate in a day of workshops throughout the day designed to promote cultural awareness, understanding and tolerance. “ In discussing Teixeira’s willingness to take risks, Ryan pointed to her stand against the banning of books from the district’s libraries and the use of cameras to record students’ activities on the Internet. Teixeira has always been a proponent of individual

rights, as well as a strong voice to emphasize to students their personal responsibilities. Teixeira has been the librarian at Kennett High School since 1997 and serves as chairperson. She is the senior librarian in the Kennett Consolidated School District. She holds a Master of Science degree in information studies from Drexel University. She serves on numerous committees at the high school and in the district. She has two grown daughters and lives in Kennett Square. She is an active participant in KATS and has played many roles in local performances. Responding to her notification of the Teacher As Hero Award, Lisa said, “I am very grateful for the recognition, but we know it takes a village, and I’m just one member of the school community!”

Avon Grove Intermediate School hosts Family Literacy Night

Nancy Rowan leads a workshop to teach parents how to work with their children on word study. The workshop was part of a Family Literacy Night held at Avon Grove Intermediate School.

Avon Grove Intermediate School’s Literacy Committee held a Family Literacy Night for parents and students in March to strengthen the home-school partnership and provide parents with ideas they can use to promote literacy at home. About 50 families attended the event. The program began with an overview of the importance of nightly reading for children at home. Educators reviewed topics such as instructional reading levels and how to select “just right” books for children to read independently.

After the overview, parents were invited to attend two workshops of their choice while their children were entertained by local storyteller, Bill Wood of West Grove. Wood kept students actively engaged in a series of enchanted tales as their parents were busy learning about literacy. Members of the Literacy Committee presented the following workshops for parents to attend: Heading for Summer, Improving Self-Monitoring and Fluency, Helping with Word Study, Using Book Chats

to Improve Comprehension, Interactive Read-Alouds, and Selecting “Just Right” Books for Independent Reading. During the workshops, parents participated in hands-on, interactive activities where they learned specific tips and techniques to use with children at home. After participating in the two workshops of their choice, parents joined their children in the cafeteria for some final storytelling. Attendees said they appreciated learning ways to help promote literacy growth at home during the school year, as well as

over the summer. Many parents requested that a follow-up to the March workshop be held in the fall. “I just want to say thank you for such a great experience at the Family Literacy Night,” said Marilyn Velez, a parent of a fourth-grader. “I love the fact that the kids were listening to stories while the adults went to the sessions. I hope that this is not once a year, because I would like to go to the other sessions that I missed. Other parents were also giving a positive feedback.”

Lytle wins in Student Press Awards Contest

Signs of a heart attack are rarely this obvious.

Avon Grove High School junior Emily Lytle won an honorable mention in the Feature Story category of the 2015 Student Keystone Press Awards for her article, “Rooted digs deep at the Marketplace/Gift shop lights up New London crossroads,” which was published in the Dec. 19, 2014, edition of the school newspaper, The Devil’s Herald. The Pennsylvania News Media Foundation sponsors the contest. Awards are given for first and second place as well as honorable mention, which is equivalent to third place. The business, located on the corner of Route 896 and State Road, was featured previously in the Chester County Press. Sisters Sandi Bunker and Betsy Beehler, and their niece Ashley Rector, sell handmade items from local artisans as well

Emily Lytle

as prepackaged foods from local sources. To read Lytle’s story, visit the high school’s webpage, accessible through avongrove. org, and click the Devil’s Herald button. The December edition is under past issues.

Oxford School District to hold Wellness Fair

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Oxford Area School District Federal Programs Community Involvement and the Wellness Committee invite the community to a Health & Wellness Fair on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria and gymnasium of Penn’s Grove Middle School (301 S. Fifth St., Oxford). The fair will feature free mini classes every half hour, including a self-defense class. A jazz dance class will be offered by the Oxford Center for Dance at 11 a.m. There will be demonstrations on health-related topics, free information, health screenings, and entertainment. The Oxford Union Fire Company No. 1 ambulance will be open for viewing and company members will answer first aid and safety questions.

The Oxford Parent Teacher Organization will sponsor several games and an event bag giveaway. Bike safety demonstrations will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with a bike and helmet giveaway drawing at 1 p.m. There will be interactive STEM robotics games offered throughout the day by Oxford Robotics Ltd., which will also be selling Philly Pretzels and water to benefit student robotics programs. Free popcorn will be available throughout the event. Children will enjoy face painting throughout the day and free balloon sculptures from BZ Balloons from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Oxford Hornet will also make a guest appearance.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

Legals ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF DOMINIC L. DIEUGENIO LATE OF HONEYBROOK TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PA E X ECU TO R: J OA N M. GREEN, 37 PINE TREE DRIV E , C O LO NI A , N J 07067 ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE : KRISTEN L. BEHRENS, BEGLEY LAW GROUP, P.C., 509 S. LENOLA ROAD, BUILDING 7, MOORESTOWN, NJ 08057 CONTACT: KARYN VANBUSKIRK, BEGLEY LAW GROUP, P.C., 509 S. LENOLA ROAD, BUILDING 7 , MOORESTOWN, NJ 08057 856-235-8501 4p-8-3t

ADVERTISEMENT FOR GRANT OF LETTERS

ESTATE OF THEDA M. YANOS late of N. COVENTRY TOWNSHIP deceased, Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the said estate are requested to present them, and all persons indebted to said decedent to make payment without delay to: Bernard N, Yanos II, Executro, 14 Patriot Dr. Dover, DE 19904 or to his attorney: Christopher M. Murphy, Esquire Pappano & Breslin 3305 Edgemont Avenue Brookhaven, PA 19015 4p-22-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF Lillian May Hatchard, late of Penn Township, Chester County, Deceased. Letters

Testamentary on the estate of the above named Lillian May Hatchard having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: Paul A. Grassie, Executor c/o Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire 208 E. Locust Street P.O. Box 381 Oxford PA, 19363 4p-15-3t

NOTICE

“Pursuant to the Clean Streams Law, Section 307, public notice is hereby given that Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) is filing an application for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Individual Permit for Discharge to Industrial Wastewater, in place of a PAG-10 for Hydrostatic Discharge, to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The site is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The northern end of the Project is at the Eagle Compressor Station on Fellowship Road, in West Vincent Township, approximately 460 feet northeast of the intersection between Eagle Farms Road and Fellowship Road in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. The southern end of this Project is at the Downingtown Compressor Station, in Downingtown Borough, approximately 330 feet southeast of the intersection between Poorhouse Road and Federal Drive. This No-

tice of Intent to Discharge states that the applicant intends to discharge clean hydrostatic test water as part of the construction of 1278 Loop project. The Line 1278 Loop will consist of approximately 9.5 miles of 26-inch-diameter pipeline. The Act provides for a 30day public comment period. For more information about this land use review process, please visit www.depweb. state.pa.us Please submit any comments concerning this project to the DEP Permitting and Technical Services Section at: Southeast Regional Office2 E. Main Street Norristown, PA 19401-4915” 4t-8-4t

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELK TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, WILL HOLD A PU B LIC HE ARING O N MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE ELK TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 952 CHESTERVILLE ROAD, LEWISVILLE, PA TO CONSIDER FOR ADOPTION AND POSSIBLY ADOPT IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER AT A MEETING, AN AMENDMENT TO THE ELK TOWNSHIP STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE. THE CONTENT OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE IS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Article II – Definitions, Section 202. Definitions Replace existing definitions of “Point Source” and “Regulated Earth Disturbance Activity” with the following: Point Source – Any discernible, confined, and discrete Conveyance

including, but not limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, or conduit from which stormwater is or may be discharged, as defined in State regulations at 25 Pennsylvania Code § 92a.1. Regulated Earth Disturbance Activity – Any activity involving Earth Disturbance subject to regulation under 25 Pennsylvania Code Chapter 92a, Chapter 102, or the Clean Streams Law. SECTION 2. Article III Stormwater Management Standards, Section 303. Erosion and Sediment Control Replace existing Section 303.A.1.b.with the following: b.A PADEP NPDES Construction Activities Permit as required under Title 25 Pennsylvania Code Chapter 92a, if applicable; S ECTI O N 3 . A r t i c l e I V – Stormwater Magement (SWM)) Site Plan Requirements, Section 403. SWM Site Plan Submission Replace existing Section 403.A. with the following: A.The SWM Site Plan shall be coordinated with the applicable State and Federal permit process and (where applicable) the Elk Township SALDO and Zoning Permit review processes. All permit approvals or letters of adequacy not yet received by the Applicant at the time of submittal of the SWM Site Plan to Elk Township must be submitted to Elk Township prior to (or as a condition of) Elk Township’s final approval of the SWM Site Plan. SECTION 4. Effect on Other Provisions and Repealer This Ordinance shall supersede all prior Ordinances and Resolutions as to the specific subject matter contained herein. All Ordinances or

parts of Ordinances which are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 5. Severability If any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared by any Court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, such unconstitutionality, illegality or invalidity shall not affect the constitutionality, legality or validity of this Ordinance as a whole, nor the constitutionality, legality or validity of any other section or provision of this Ordinance other than the one sol declared to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid. SECTION 6. Effective Date The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective five (5) days after its enactment. R. Samuel McMichael, Esquire Solicitor, Elk Township 4p-15-2t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF : Michael J. Savini, Jr., MD,Savini, Jr., MD, Michael J. late of Ventnor City, NJ. Debra Day Savini, c/o James E.:McErlane, Esq., Lamb McErlane PC, 24 E. Market St., P.O. Box 565, West Chester, PA 19381, Administratrix. Lamb McErlane PC 24 E. Market St P.O. Box 565 West Chester, PA 19381 4p-22-3t

FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION

An application for registration of the fictitious name Provider Co-op Services, 14 67 Hark-A-Way Rd., Chester Springs, PA 19425, was filed in the Department of State at Harrisburg, PA,

April 03, 2015, pursuant to the Fictitious Names Act, Act 1982-295.The name and address of the person who is a party to the registration is Cathryn Stein, 1467 Hark-AWay Rd. Chester Springs, PA 19425. Jeffrey M. Engle, Esquire Moreland Prof. Bldg. 2510 Huntingdon Pike Second Floor Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 4p-22-1t

CORPORATION NOTICE

John S. O’Brien II, M.D., J.D., Inc. has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988. Eugene Steger & Assocs., PC 411 Old Baltimore Pike Suite 101Chadds Ford, PA 19317 4p-22-1t

NOTICE

Abandoned vehicle sale April 23, 2015 Time of sale 5:00 PM 1994 Honda Motorcycle VIN # 1HFSC2208RA600237 Sale to be held at Chester County Tire and Auto Inc. 2095 Gap Newport Pike Cochranville, PA 19330 Sold as is no warranty. 4p-22-1t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday,May, 21, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-353 Writ of Execution No. 2014-06815 DEBT $296,535.55 PROPERTY situate in East

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Nottingham Township TAX Parcel #69-6-472.1 IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling. PL AINTIFF: Nationstar Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: CHRISTOPHER LEE MORRIS and JODI MARIE MORRIS SALE ADDRESS: 353 Yorklyn Road, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-22-3t

County, PA bounded and described by survey of Manley N. White, surveyors, on 2/13/1956, as follows: BEGINNING at a point at or near the center of a public road leading from U.S. Route No. 1 northwardly to Township Line Road, said point being a corner of land of Bruce Adkins, et ux; thence thereby along land of the said Bruce Adkins, et ux; north 87 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds east 210 feet to a pipe, passing over a pipe on the easterly side of McClellan, et ux from land abut to be conveyed (1) south 2 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds east 150 feet to a pipe; (2) thence south 87 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds west 195.53 feet to a point at or near the center of the aforesaid road; thence thereby along said road the following three courses and distance: (1) north 17 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds west 123.8 feet to a point; (2) thence north 84 degrees 31 minutes 4 seconds east 16.5 feet to a point; thence north 0 degrees 1 minute 4 seconds east 29.6 feet to the point and place of beginning. CONTAINING 0.7282 acres of land, more or less. PREMISES B: ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land, situate in New Garden Township, Chester County, PA, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in Cedar Springs Road, the southwest corner of land of Elmer R. and Annamary Ressler; thence north 87 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds east 195.5 feet to a point, the southeast corner of land of said Ressler; thence north 2 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds east 150 feet to a pipe, the northeast corner of land of said Ressler; thence south 7 degrees 33 minutes 4 seconds east 200.8 feet the northeast corner of land of Benjamin W. Roland and Mary Emma Roland; thence south 87 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds west 200 feet to the center of Cedar Springs Road the northwest corner of land of Benjamin W. and Mary Emma Roland; thence

along or near the center of said public road north 11 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds west 51.8 feet to the place of beginning. CONTAINING 0.258 acres of land, more or less. BEING Parcel No. 60-2-21 BEING the same premises which James E. Miller, father, by deed dated May 24, 2007 and recorded in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds Office on June 19, 2007 in Deed Book 7190, Page 761, granted and conveyed unto James E. Miller, father, James E. Miller, III, Tiffany Miller, and Timothy Miller, children. PLAINTIFF: RBS Citizens, N.A. successor in interest to CCO Mortgage Corp. f/k/a Charter One Mortgage Corp VS DEFENDANT: JAMES E. MILLER SALE ADDRESS: 435 Cedar Springs Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC, 610-278-6800 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-22-3t

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015

LEGALS Continued from Page 9B Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-363 Writ of Execution No. 2014-07389 DEBT $187,901.68 PROPERTY situate in Borough of Oxford TAX Parcel #6-5-214 IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling. PLAINTIFF: Bank of America, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL R. STRANGE and BETH Y. STRANGE SALE ADDRESS: 426 Broad Street, Oxford, PA 193631617 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-22-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday,May, 21, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-364 Writ of Execution No. 2014-02453 DEBT $113,423.29 PREMISES “A” ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and tract of land, situate in the Village of Lewisville, Township of Elk, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the public road leading from Lewisville to the Brick Meetinghouse and running thence along the middle of said road, south 63-1/2 degrees west. 4.92 perches to a stone; thence by land late of John P. Neals now Samuel Westman, south 25 degrees east, 5.6 perches to a stake a corner of land formerly of George Moore now Albima Moore; thence by the same,

north 62-1/2 degrees east, 3 perches to a corner in line of land of the same; thence by said land and land of Robert Lynch, north 6-3/4 degrees west, 5.92 perches to the place of beginning. PREMISES “B” ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land, situate on the southerly side of public road being legislative route #15015 in the Village of Lewisville, Elk Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described in accordance with survey made December 12, 1972 by George E. Regester, Jr. and Sons, Inc., Registered Surveyors, Plan No. S-339 and being Parcel B on said Plan, as follows: BEGINNING at a point set in the title line of a public road being L.R. 15015 leading in the southwesterly direction of Hickory Hill and the northwesterly direction to PA Route 841, said point marking the northwesterly corner of this about to be described tract, being the original northwesterly corner of land of Hiram Sellers and the northeasterly corner of Parcel A on said Plan, owned by Harvey H. Scott, grantee herein; thence leaving said point of beginning and by the title line of said L.R. 15015, north 61 degrees, 54 minutes, 36 seconds east, 8.80 feet to a spike set for the northeasterly corner of this and the northwesterly corner of Parcel “C” about to be conveyed to Florence DiFlippo by Hiram Sellers; thence leaving said spike in said title line by said land of Parcel C the 2 following courses and distances: (1) south 4 degrees, 10 minutes, 24 seconds east, 105.61 feet to an old iron pin and; (2) south 16 degrees, 44 minutes, 47 seconds west, 32.17 feet to an iron pin set for the southeasterly corner of this and set in line of land of Jean A. Dempsey; thence by said land, north 79 degrees, 39 minutes, 33 seconds west, 37.86 feet to a corner of this and a corner of Parcel A owned by Harvey H. Scott, grantee herein; thence by said land of Parcel A the 2 following courses and distances to wit: (1) north 62 degrees, 41 minutes, 46 seconds east, 49.50 feet to a point and (2) north 7 degrees, 11 minutes, 8 seconds west, 103.30 feet to a point being the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Parcel No. 70-05J0011 UPI 70-5J-11 BEING the same premises which Charles R. McLaughlin and Sana L. McLaughlin by Deed dated 12/31/03 and recorded 1/29/04 in Chester County in Record Book 6052 Page 583 conveyed unto Robert T. Warden, Jr., in fee. P L A IN T IFF: Santander Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: ROBERT T. WARDEN, JR. SALE ADDRESS: 104 Brick Meeting House Road, Elk Township, Lewisville, PA 19351 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MICHAEL S. BLOOM, 610532-4222 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of

the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-22-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday,May, 21, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-368 Writ of Execution No. 2014-07449 DEBT $104,116.53 PROPERTY situate in the Atglen Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania UPI# 7-3-63 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank VS DEFENDANT: DANIEL R. UMBLE SALE ADDRESS: 448 Valley Avenue, Atglen, PA 193101402 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-22-3t

Writ of Execution No. 2014-11111 DEBT $200,003.09 PROPERTY situate in Borough of West Grove TAX Parcel #05-04-101 IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling. PLAINTIFF: Green Tree Servicing LLC VS DEFENDANT: VINCENT A. MORGAN, JR. SALE ADDRESS: 142 Woodland Avenue, West Grove, PA 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-22-3t

be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-22-3t

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SALE NO. 15-5-372 Writ of Execution No. 2012-08181 DEBT $982,013.10

SALE NO. 15-5-387 Writ of Execution No. 2014-00289 DEBT $124,948.43

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TAX Parcel #s 71-3-20; 713-224

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IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling. P L A IN T IFF: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor in Interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-AQ1 VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL D. SIDES and PAMELA M. SIDES SALE ADDRESS: 30 McCormick Way, Lincoln University, PA 19352 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must

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SALE NO. 15-5-402 Writ of Execution No. 2014-03589 DEBT $280,970.48

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: UDREN LAW OFFICES, P.C., 856-669-5400

PROPERTY situate in Lower Oxford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-22-3t

BLR# 56-4-11.17

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ALL THAT CERTAIN, message, lot or piece of land situate on, in the Township of London Britain, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as follows, to wit:

BLR# 71-3-19.43

PLAINTIFF: OneWest Bank, FSB VS DEFENDANT: DEBORAH

TA X Parcel No.: 62-050029.020

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215563-7000

SALE NO. 15-5-415 Writ of Execution No. 2014-02464 DEBT $209,777.09

PROPERTY situate in New London Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

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

SALE ADDRESS: 190 Penns Grove Road, a /k /a 190 Pennsgrove Road, Oxford, PA 19363-1244

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215563-7000

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322

SALE NO. 15-5-389 Writ of Execution No. 2012-02106 DEBT $512,376.81

PLAINTIFF: Bank of America, N.A., as Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP VS DEFENDANT: DONALD F. LEO

SALE ADDRESS: 330 Clearfield Drive, Lincoln University, PA 19352-9007

SALE ADDRESS: 644 Market Street, Oxford, PA 19363

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

SALE NO. 15-5-392 Writ of Execution No. 2013-11577 DEBT $408,819.40

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ule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Flagstar Bank, FSB VS D E F E N D A N T: C H R I S TOPHER M. SITTER and SHANNON K. SITTER

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or tract of ground, situate in London Britain Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Plan of Lansdowne Farm, Section I, made by George E. Regester, Jr. & Sons, Inc., Registered Land Surveyors, dated March 13, 1972 and last revised May 30, 1972 and recorded in Plan Book 48, Page 3, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of a 50-foot wide right of way known as “Treetops Road” a corner of Lot No. 9 on said Plan; thence from said beginning point and extending along the easterly side of Treetops Road, north 01 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds east, 200.00 feet to a point of curve at the junction of said Treetops Road and an unnamed 50 foot wide right of way; thence along said unnamed right of way the two (2) following courses

and distances: (1) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 25.00 feet, the arc distance of 39.27 feet to a point of tangent; (2) south 88 degrees 05 minutes 09 seconds east, 200.00 feet to a point in line of lands now or formerly of Dr. Norman L. Cutler; thence along the same, south 01 degree 54 minutes 51 seconds west, a 376.76 feet to a point at corner of Lot No. 9; thence along the same, north 54 degrees 05 minutes 09 seconds west, 271.40 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot No. 10 on said Plan. CONTAINING 1.551 acres of land, more or less. BEING UPI Number 736-12.12

a Plan of Brittany Hills, made by Hillcrest Associtaes, Inc., dated 9/27/2000, last revised 11/20/2000 and recorded in Plan #90-15749 and Final Subdivision Plan of Brittany Hills, dated 5/30/2001, last revised 6/11/2001 and recorded in Plan #90-15866, as follows, to wit: TAX I.D. #: 60-4-324 PLAINTIFF: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of The GSAA Home Equity Trust 2004-8, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-8 VS DEFENDANT: CINDY BHAN and AJAY K. BHAN SALE ADDRESS: 18 South Henley Drive, Avondale, Pennsylvania 19311

BLR No.: 73-6-12.12 BEING known as: 11 Tree Tops Road, Landenberg, PA 19350. BEING the same premises which John P. McLaughlin and Catherine L. McLaughlin, by Deed dated August 19, 2003 and recorded August 27, 2003 in and for Chester County, Pennsylvania, in Deed Book Volume Instrument No. 10294240, Page ___, granted and conveyed unto Phillip D. Poliski. P L A IN T IFF: Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to Countrywide Bank, a Division of Treasury Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: PHILLIP D. POLISKI aka PHILLIP POLISKI SALE ADDRESS: 11 Tree Tops Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC, 908-2338500 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-22-3t

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215-7901010 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-22-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday,May, 21, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-434 Writ of Execution No. 2014-09982 DEBT $361,973.07 PROPERTY situate in the Elk Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania UPI# 70-02-0024 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: ALBERT M. BEERLEY SALE ADDRESS: 1204 Old Forge Road, Oxford, PA 19363-2214 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-22-3t

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

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Chester County Press

Around the Area Chester County Intermediate Unit official earns statewide award Joseph Lubitsky, the director of administrative services for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), was recently named the recipient of the 2015 David L. Nett Regional Chapter Leadership Award at the annual Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) conference. This statewide award recognizes the achievements, accomplishments and leadership of PASBO regional chapter presidents. As the director of administrative services, Lubitsky oversees all business office and operational functions, including construction projects, of the CCIU. Staff members within the administrative services division nominated him for the award. “Joe is a very diligent leader and maintains the highest professional standards in his department,” said Paul K. Thompson, Jr., the director of operations. “He delivers high-quality results and sets an example for his colleagues.” Lubitsky’s dedication to excellence is also reflected in his involvement in the Delaware Valley Association of School Business Officials (DVASBO). He has served in a variety of leadership capacities, most recently as president. “The current and past leadership of PASBO and its regional chapters have established very high standards for performance as school business officials that have become the benchmark in excellence for school districts nationwide,” said Lubitsky. “Being included with these outstanding individuals is a true honor. None of this would

have been possible without the fantastic support of my staff and colleagues at CCIU, as well as at the school districts and service providers in the Delaware Valley.” Award recipients are judged on their innovation, creativity and successes as PASBO regional chapter presidents. The DVASBO chapter is the largest regional chapter in the state of Pennsylvania made up of over 850 school officials and business partners in Chester, Delaware, Bucks and Montgomery

Counties. “Joe is a very dedicated member and leader in our organization,” said Jay Himes, the executive director of PASBO. “His service to DVASBO reflects hi leadership, organization and collaboration skills. He is widely respected by his colleagues not only in southeastern Pennsylvania, but across the state.” For more information about the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials and its regional chapters, visit http:// www.pasbo.org.

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Joseph Lubitsky was awarded the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials David L. Nett Regional Chapter Leadership Award for his outstanding service as president of DVASBO and for enhancing PASBO’s mission.

12B CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015