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Neighbors square off against U-CF School mushroom company in Franklin Board approves proposed budget By John Chambless Staff Writer

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About 50 neighbors of a proposed expansion of the Gourmet’s Delight mushroom company on the border of London Grove Township and Franklin Township are fighting a proposed expansion that they say will affect their quality of life. Gourmet’s Delight sits on the township line on Garden Station Road. In 2003, the company asked Franklin Township officials if they could build a mushroom house on the Benmark Farm property, which is in Franklin Township, contiguous with their existing operation in London Grove. The Zoning Officer at the time agreed, saying that mushroom growing was allowed, according to township zoning rules. Then the disagreements began. In March 2005, Gourmet’s Delight asked neighbors if they would agree to overturn the deed restriction on the Benmark Farm property that forbid mushroom houses. No neighbors agreed to eliminate the restriction. At the time, the company said they would use the property as a “buffer,” with public walking trails and no buildings.

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In September of that year, Richard Pia, the owner of Gourmet’s Delight, bought the Benmark Farm. In December of 2008, the company asked the township if they could build a composting-only operation, with no mushroom growing. In February 2009, the township ruled that composting is not allowed in the district. By state law, Gourmet’s Delight had 30 days from the zoning officer’s decision to appeal to the zoning board. The company did not appeal. In May 2014, Gourmet’s Delight appealed the 2009 decision. In July 2014, the township restated their position, saying that composting is not allowed

at the site. In August 2014, Gourmet’s Delight submited a plan for a major composting operation in Franklin Township. Through their attorney, Joe Riper, they also filed an ACRE challenge with the state Attorney General, saying they were seeking a mushroom growing and composting facility on the site. The ACRE law is intended to protect farmers from having municipalities pass restrictive laws against them. Gourmet’s Delight appealed to the Franklin Zoning Hearind Board in October of 2014, outlining their updated plan. In their appeal, they claimed that none of the township Continued on Page 10A

By a vote of five to four, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board approved a proposed final budget on Monday night. The board considered three scenarios for funding the 201516 budget, and after lengthy debate, arrived at a modified version of one of them. In the end, the choice was a 2.01 weighted average millage increase, or about $126 more per year for an average homeowner in Chester County. The average Chester County taxpayer currently has an average taxable assessed value of about $260,000 and pays about $7,950 in school taxes. In Delaware County, the average taxpayer will pay an additional $163.50 (a 2.8 percent increase). The proposed millage rate will be 26.92 mills in Chester County (a 1.82 percent increase), and 22.83 mills in Delaware County (a 2.84 percent increase). The final adoption of the budget and the levying of real estate taxes will take place at the board’s meeting on June 15. There is still room for the numbers to change in the next month. The spending plan in the district totals $79,294,443.

Robert Cochran, the district’s director of business and operations, presented a list of “what’s new” in the proposed final budget. The board had requested the list at last week’s meeting. The list includes technology upgrades for Unionville High School and Patton Middle School, an expansion of the pilot program that increases student access to Chromebooks ($159,580), earmarked funding for the wellness committee ($70,000), new bus purchases ($300,628), renovations at Hillendale Elementary and Patton Middle School, and a large proposed expenditure for special education ($250,000 to $300,000). The number of entry level students with special needs has more than doubled since 2014-15, and now accounts for about 10 percent of the school budget, Cochran said. At the end of the presentation, board member Robert Sage proposed adding a line item for $50,000 to reward top teachers in the district and help attract the strongest candidates. The board was generally favorable to the idea, but during public comment at the end of the meeting, several teachers told the board that they felt the expenditure Continued on Page 3A

Incumbent judge Seavey challenged by Morley in district judge race By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

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Incumbent District Judge Matthew Seavey and challenger Nicole Morley have both cross-filed and are seeking the nomination from Republicans and Democrats in the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 19. For the last six years, Seavey has been serving as the judge of Magisterial District Court 15-4-04, which includes West Grove and Avondale boroughs, London Grove, Franklin, London Britain, New Garden, and West Marlborough townships. This district court has handled approximately 30,000

cases since Seavey became a district judge in 2009. “We’re now one of the busiest courts in Chester County,” Seavey explained in an interview in late April. “Since I took over, we’re now the fifthbusiest court in the county.” Morley, who earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Pennsylvania, has a distinguished record as a lawyer since she earned a law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. She worked as a prosecutor with the state attorney’s office in Cook County, Chicago for eight years, putting murderers, drug dealers, and

other violent criminals behind bars. When she moved back home to Chester County, Morley served as an Assistant District Attorney in Chester County for two years before going on to manage a small law practice for the past nine years. Her work there included helping seniors and families by appealing their tax assessments that are used to calculate the annual tax burden. Her experiences as a professional attorney helped her earn the endorsement of the Republican Party. “I’ve always liked that district courts are community-based,” said Morley. “The

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community means a lot to me. If elected, I will close my private practice and serve as a full-time District Judge.” Until his election as

Magisterial District Judge in 2009, Seavey was a Pennsylvania state constable. He worked closely with the

Chester County Court of Common Pleas Primary election on May 19 Four legal professionals -- three attorneys and one district magisterial judge -- have declared their candidacies to fill an open seat on the Chester County Court of Common Pleas for a ten-year term, beginning in 2016. A primary election will be held on May 19, with a general election to follow on Nov. 3. In its pre-primary election coverage, the Chester County Press is including profiles of Parkesburg attorney John S. Carnes, Jr., who is filing as a Democrat; Chester County Magisterial Judge Daniel J. Maisano, who is cross-filing; as well as brief profiles of candidates Julia Malloy-Good and Allison Bell Royer, who are also cross-filing.

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A 17-year-old man -- let’s call him David -- sat before Magisterial District Judge Daniel Maisano several years ago. He was a familiar face to Maisano, and his appearances in the courtroom were beginning to rack up a list of offenses: disorderly conduct, truancy and underage drinking. “I looked at this young man and said to him, ‘You can either be on your way to a good life by the time you’re 18, or you can be in handcuffs on your way to Chester County

John Carnes, Jr. grew up in the City of Philadelphia. When he was 12 years old, he found himself as one of five siblings moving from the city streets with his parents to a 180-acre farm in West Fallowfield Township. Such a drastic change in scenery can have a stifling effect on a young person, but for the young Carnes, it was baptism by fire. He lived in a farmhouse that had very little heat, and in order to keep warm during winter nights, he slept beneath

Magisterial District Judge Daniel J. Maisano

Prison,’” Maisano said. Five years later, Maisano was at his law offices, when he was Continued on Page 6B

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Choices for May 19 judicial election By Uncle Irvin

four inches of blankets. He performed manual labor on the farm; milking cows, bailing

Rarely, if ever, in my 40 years of observing Chester County politics has a municipal primary had so many judicial contests in Chester County. Common Pleas contests One open seat. The Chester County Democratic Committee has endorsed Julia Malloy-Good, a practicing attorney who has been rated as “qualified” by the Chester County Bar Association. She has cross-filed. The Chester County Republican Committee has endorsed Allison Bell Royer, a practicing attorney who did not submit credentials to the Chester County Bar Association this year. Royer, however, submitted credentials for a recent Common

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Longtime Penn Township official steps down By Nancy Johnson Correspondent Penn Township’s information officer, Karen Versuk, summed it up well at the recent Board of Supervisors meeting: “This is a bittersweet day. It is Bill Finnen’s last day as township secretary after 53 years of serving Penn Township in that capacity,” she said. Versuk added that Finnen had agreed to take on the position of assistant secretary while Caitlin Ianni would assume the role of secretary. The Hon. Matthew Seavey then administered the oath of office to both Finnen and Ianni. Finnen, who has also served Penn Township as a supervisor for many years, said he would like to see a plaque erected that lists all of the chairmen he

has served under. “That way, you could look back at all the names, right up through Curtis [Mason, chairman of the Board of Supervisors]. It has been my pleasure to do it, and it’s been very interesting over the years,” he said, smiling. “Curtis has done a tremendous job. I think he should have a star by his name.” He then recalled how he came to be township secretary. “Dale Corby was chairman at the time and he came to my house and just asked me to be township secretary,” Finnen said. “I told him, ‘I don’t know anything about being a secretary.’ He just said, ‘We’re all farmers and you’ll do fine.’” Finnen explained that from the early 1960s through 1983, Penn’s Board of Supervisors meetings were usually held in

his basement. Mason said that when he was about 13, he had attended one of the many board meetings in the basement. “I personally want to thank you for all your years of service to the township,” Mason told Finnen. “It’s a thankless job sometimes.” The supervisors then moved on to their agenda and heard from Planning Commission chairman Skip McGrew. “We began working on the zoning ordinance and it took the whole evening to get through two zoning districts. We have to find a way to move a little faster,” he said, adding, “It’s very easy to get hung up on relatively small issues.” McGrew explained that they get bogged down by the inconsistencies and vagueness of some terms. “I was going to suggest that

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you start with definitions,” Mason said. “Most challenges have been on definitions. We don’t define things properly, plus a lot has changed [since the original writing of the zoning ordinance].” In other business, the board reviewed and agreed to send a letter to the Pennsylvania State Police to thank them for going above and beyond for the township on April 28. Early that morning, there was a malfunction in the light at Jennersville Road and Old Baltimore Pike. The light at the busiest intersection in the township was totally out during the morning rush hour. Police directed traffic from about 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., when a service company was able to reset the light controller. Also on the subject of lights in the township, Mason commented on the state-of-the-art “Smart Light” system that was recently installed on lights with heavy traffic volume in Penn

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Pleas election and was found “not qualified” by the Bar Association. The Chester County Republican Committee bypassed two other attorneys found qualified by the Bar Association in favor of Royer. Royer has cross-filed. Another Republican lawyer and incumbent District Justice for Kennett Square, Dan Maisano, who did not seek GOP endorsement, has also cross-filed. So we have three candidates seeking both the Democratic and Republican nomination for the fall general election.

Until a determination is made regarding the Jennersville Road and Old Baltimore Pike intersection, the township is limited in what they can do at the Red Rose Inn.

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Penn Township’s Board of Supervisors, left to right: Vice chairman Victor Mantegna, member Tom Barlow, member and assistant secretary Bill Finnen, township secretary Caitlin Ianni, member Ken Bryson, chairman Curtis Mason, and the Hon. Matthew Seavey.

Township. He noted that two of his fellow supervisors, Ken Bryson and Victor Mantegna, travel Pennock’s Bridge Road a lot and have repeatedly reported that there are times that the signals there don’t change as they should. Mason told the installers about the problem several times and suggested that sun glare might be affecting the light. “They kept saying we were crazy,” he said. “But now they agree that the glare affects the cameras.” A member of the audience asked about progress on the Red Rose Inn. Mason said that

the large tree out front has been removed. The tree was filled with concrete years ago in an effort to save it, or at least keep it standing. He explained that while considerable work has been done to shore up the interior of the building, the exterior work is on hold until plans for improving the nearby intersection are firm. “It’s all about a dollar sign,” Mason said, “but so far, everybody’s working together to get it done.”

The most promising talent, in my opinion, is Julia MalloyGood, and since she cross-filed both Republicans and Democrats can vote for her on May 19. In my opinion, the election of Allison Bell Royer would set a very bad precedent by cutting out the input of the Chester County Bar Association, whose members practice law with the judicial candidates and should know their qualifications better than anyone. District Justice District 15-4-04 Incumbent Matthew Seavey is seeking reelection to a seat he won as an endorsed Republican. Seavey was not endorsed for reelection by the GOP Committee members in the dis-

trict, who voted to endorse newcomer Nicole Morley. Morley is an attorney and former assistant DA in Chester County. Seavey has an unblemished record as a District Justice and ordinarily would be endorsed and reelected. Now, due solely to the vicissitudes of politics, Seavey is fighting for his job. Both Morley and Seavey have cross-filed. Fortunately for the citizens of that district, they don’t lose with either Seavey or Morley, but Seavey has served honorably and does not deserve to lose his job.

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Candidates in Franklin Township are knocking on every door By John Chambless Staff Writer John Auerbach and Donna Dea are running unopposed for the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors, but they aren’t taking the easy path. They’ve been knocking on doors throughout the township, with a goal of contacting every one of the 390 housholds before primary election day on May 19. Auerbach has been the chariman of the Board of Supervisors since 2012, and is running for re-election. Dea is running to fill the seat being vacated by supervisor Eric Brindle. In an e-mail to the Chester County Press this week, Auerbach wrote, “Eric Briddle is not running for re-election. He has been an excellent supervisor and we will miss his counsel, experience, and expertise.” The other member of the Board of Supervisors, Penny Schenk, has two-and-a-half years remaining in her six-year term. “Donna was a vice president and senior director with Astrazeneca,” Auerbach wrote. “Donna recently retired from AstraZeneca and wants devote some time to community service much the same as I did after leaving DuPont. Donna is social-

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was unnecessary and would do nothing but alienate teachers who did not receive the awards. Sage apologized and said, “If this is not of interest to you, we should put the $50,000 back in the taxpayers’ pocket.” Sage’s proposal will be weighed and voted on at next month’s board meeting as

ly and financially conservative. Donna has great interpersonal skills, works very well in project groups, and has a personality that is approachable and out reaching. She will be an excellent supervisor. “In spite of the fact that we probably would not have to campaign strongly, we decided that this would be excellent opportunity to reach out to residents, essentially telling everyone who we are, what we are doing, providing contact information, and continuing our pledge for transparency and access,” Auerbach wrote. “Resident response has been very positive for all but two specific contacts. People like what the current Board is doing and are supportive.” Auerbach and Dea are putting signs up for their campaign, and Auerbach pointed out that all the signs will be collected and removed on May 20. In the primary election on May 19, voters will pick township supervisors, magistrate, school board and constable. Auerbach said he and Dea are supporting Nicole Morley for magistrate, Charlie Beatty for School Board, and Bobby Brown for constable. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com. part of their decision on the final budget. A copy of the proposed final budget will be posted online on May 26 for public inspection. The board will vote on the final budget on June 15 at their regular meeting in the District Office. For details, visit the district’s website at www.ucfsd.org. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty.com.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Three residents of New Garden Township have entered into the race to occupy two seats on the New Garden Board of Supervisors that will become vacant at the end of the year. The primary election will be held on May 19. Christine Witherspoon, a 16-year resident of the township and the wife of former township supervisor Warren Reynolds, is the only candidate for the board whose name will be included on the ballot. Township residents Randall Lieberman and Michael Loftus have both entered into the race as write-in candidates. The candidates are looking to occupy two seats on the board that will become vacant at the end of the year. The two-year term of Patrick Little, who is filling the place on the board left when Reynolds resigned from the board in 2013, following allegations of child pornography – in which he was later convicted and is now serving a prison sentence – will expire on Jan. 1, 2016. The other seat is currently being filled by Loftus, who was appointed to the board to replace former supervisor Betty Gordon, who resigned on April 1. New Garden Township supervisors are elected to six-year terms.

The term of current board chairperson Stephen Allaband expires on Jan. 1, 2018; and the terms of vice chairperson Richard Ayotte and Randy Geouque will expire on Jan. 1. 2020. Witherspoon has lived in Chester County for 27 years and in New Garden Township for 16 years. Witherspoon coowns Greenvalley Farms, a certified organic farm in New Garden. The property is an original William Penn land grant, circa 1709. In addition to being an interior designer, landscape designer, fine art collector and art consultant, she has managed large estates and properties for the last 25 years, and has a close relationship with local banks and financial institutions. She has a strong accounting background, and is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, feminist and activist. The platform of her campagin for township supervisor is her support for: Keeping the agriculture and mushroom industry in New Garden Township; Financial oversight of the New Garden Township budget; Creating public oversight of the New Garden Township Police and regional police proposal; To continue to explore methods and opportunities for

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industry, for the benefit of all. In addition to his current position on the Board of Supervisors, Loftus has served as a member of the township’s Planning Commission. He is the Assistant Director of Grounds, Facilities and Auxiliary Services at the University of Delaware. He could not be reached to provide his campaign platform. The voting station for Precinct 385 is at the Bancroft Elementary School on 181 Bancroft Road; the voting station for Precinct 391 will be at the Kennett Middle School on 195 Sunny Dell Road; and the voting station for Precinct 390 will be at the New Garden Township Building on 299 Starr Road. To determine the precinct boundaries, visit the New Garden Township website at www.newgarden.org. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Local News Pianist Charlton is joined by friends for special evening of music By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Pianist Catherine Marie Charlton, a Steinway Artist and Independent Music Awards winner, is being joined by some very talented musicians for an upcoming performance at the Kennett Friends Meeting on Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. Charlton will perform new music from her latest CD, “Maiden’s Voyage,” with her jazz trio, which includes Steve Meashey on bass and J. Jody Janetta on drums, as well as special guest Elliott Levin on tenor saxophone and flute. All three musicians are featured on the new CD, which is a blend of musical styles that includes everything from a free jazz style to the improvisational and meditative new age compositions that Charlton has become known for during a career that spans more than 20 years. “I’m really trying to stretch the genre with this release,” Charlton explained. “I’m always an improviser. I’ve always created music in the moment.” According to Charlton, the seeds for the new CD were planted about ten years ago, when she started moving toward more jazz improvisations. “This jazz work is something that I’ve been doing in the background for about ten years,” Charlton explained. “It’s been flowing more in that direction. Most of the piano for “Maiden’s Voyage” was recorded in the fall of 2013, but some of the songs have origins that date back ten years. It’s an album of patience for me. It’s just been unfolding in the background.” Charlton said that bringing the group of talented musicians together for a special evening of music helped secure funding from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, which aims to bring art to communities throughout Pennsylvania. Additional project support is provided by PECO. The funding helped Charlton bring together her musical colleagues for this special performance. Meashey, from Lebanon, Pa., is part of a very musical family— his siblings are all jazz musicians

in the region. J. Jody Janetta, a musician from South Jersey, has been performing professionally for 40 years. Charlton and Janetta have frequently worked together on piano and percussion duets. Charlton recalled a recent performance where they shared the stage together and Janetta started playing inside the piano and on the piano lid with mallets. She explained, “On one song he walked to the front of his drum kit and was playing the front of his bass drum with mallets. People were commenting on it on Facebook after the fact and he replied, ‘It’s all about being in the moment and allowing the creative process to guide you. Surrender and trust.’” Charlton, Meashey and Janetta teamed up for a recent performance as a jazz trio in Delaware. Charlton explained that one audience member said that the music made her think, while another young fan compared the trio’s music to that of respected pianist and composer Hiromi Uehara. Elliott Levin will add something special to the May 29 performance. Levin has been one of the leading free jazz musicians on the Philadelphia music scene for the last four decades. “He’s a Philadelphia institution,” she explained. When Charlton initially applied for the funding, she planned to hold the event at the Kennett Flash. But she needed a piano, and the Kennett Friends Meeting has one, so the performance was moved. “The space at Kennett Friends Meeting is really great,” Charlton said. “It’s really welcoming.” She is particularly looking forward to collaborating musically with Meashey, Janetta, and Levin for a performance close to her home in New Garden Township. The Kennett Friends Meeting is located at 125 West Sickle Street in Kennett Square. Tickets are $10 at the door or online at riverdawn.brownpapertickets. com. Ticket purchases made online include a free copy of “Maiden’s Voyage.” For more information, call 610-638-1058. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Catherine Marie Charlton will be performing music from her latest release, “Maiden’s Voyage,” at a special concert on May 29. Charlton, who refers to “Maiden’s Voyage” as her pet project, even did the artwork for the CD. Sneak preview copies of the CD will be available for purchase the night of the concert and are free with an online purchase of tickets to the May 29 show. Charlton is already working on her next project, which will be a collection of music that is Wyeth-inspired.

Presentation on the history of education in the Avon Grove School District The Franklin Township Historical Commission and the New London Area Historical Society invite you to a talk about the rich and colorful history of the Avon Grove School District that will take place on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m.

Clinton Jones, an industrial arts teacher at the Avon Grove High School and a lifelong resident of New London, will speak. Beginning with colonial educational institutions and continuing to the present, he will show the

path education has taken over the past 250 years, including national and local influences. His pictures of old schoolhouses, their students, and the progression of school buildings will give a pictorial overview of the growth and

history of this area. The presentation will take place at the New London Academy, 902 State Road, a half a mile east of Route 896, in New London (For a GPS, use 902 State Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352).

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ENT Supervisor John P. Coldiron Attempts $2.5 million dollar real estate scam on Tax Payers. Coldiron Scam Of The decade on Taxpayers On October 14, 2014, at the regular township meeting Supervisor John P. Coldiron, as usual, had the meeting agenda amended to what is alleged to be the start of his move to get his hands on over 2.5 million dollars of taxpayers’ money. This money would be for the purchase of land for fairgrounds in East Nottingham Township. According to residents at the meeting Coldiron was upset that one of his children was unable to enter an exhibit into a fair in another community and wanted the Board to entertain the idea of having a fairground in East Nottingham. According to township records the Board voted to support the idea of getting more information on creating a fairground and to see if neighboring communities would be supportive. At the November 11, 2014 meeting, after the agenda was presented, Coldiron had the agenda amended to add “Park Research #13”. According to the township records Coldiron stated he has been researching farmland to put a fairground on and also researching grant information. According to a supervisor who was present at this meeting, the location of the farms involved were never disclosed. The supervisor stated that Coldiron was doing research only and the Board was not privy to which farms Coldiron wanted them to consider purchasing. Moving forward to the December 9, 2014 Board meeting, according to the township records there was no discussion on the fairgrounds issue. Prior to the regular meeting the Board held a fact finding meeting. It is unknown what was discussed at that time. Moving forward to the December 29, 2014 Township close-out meeting. These are scheduled

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typically just to vote to pay end of the year bills. This meeting was held at 4:04 PM in the afternoon. No residents were present. Supervisor Coldiron again had the agenda amended to add item “#6 farm purchases” under the heading of “Supervisors”. According to one supervisor who was present, Coldiron motioned to have the township solicitor draft an agreement of sale with an undisclosed property owner(s) and attempted to bring the motion to a vote. He presented a detailed document to Board members showing a breakdown of the properties involved and the prices that he had been negotiating. The document also has counter offer dollar amounts. This document was provided to a member of ENTCOHG by a supervisor for reference since it was presented at a public meeting. The document did not disclose that these tax parcels were adjacent to the Coldiron family farm. At no time did Supervisor Coldiron mention that the properties involved with this real estate deal bordered a family member’s property. According to tax records there is a strip of land bordering the proposed fairground property purchase that belongs to a Coldiron family member (Tax ID # 6907-0184). This property is adjacent to another Coldiron family property (Tax ID # 69-07-0006.010). Supervisor Coldiron’s wife owns the property (Tax ID # 69-07-0032.100) adjacent to tax parcel #69-070006.010. Below is a copy of the document Coldiron presented to the other Board members at the meeting on 12-29-14. We believe that for Supervisor John Coldiron to have any involvement in a real estate deal involving the documented properties with the use of any taxpayer money is a conflict of interest. There is a

NON

TOTAL

ACRES 7.756 20.2005 54,292.00 7,000.00

serious question as to whether the purchase of the proposed properties would elevate the value of his family member’s horse farm with direct access to the proposed fairground, which in turn would give him and his horse’s direct access to the fairground. Taxpayers should be thankful that the two supervisors present at the close-out meeting had the professionalism and common sense to stop this from going to a vote. However, the Township minutes again do not accurately reflect what took place at the meeting. It is unknown at this time where this issue stands with the Board of Supervisors since the last mention of it was on December 29, 2014. The Township minutes state that it was postponed, to be determined at a later date. What is known is that Supervisor Coldiron has openly condemned the use of taxpayer money for Open Space but apparently finds it is ok to use taxpayer money to buy a farm that could financially benefit him and his family. Just some food for thought. Where is the money going to come from to purchase these properties? The Open Space fund tax cannot be used. Who is going to pay to develop the land and then maintain it? Will this require a new tax increase? If so, it would have to be a property tax increase putting an undue tax burden on our senior citizens. Where is the transparency that our current board promised voters? Where and when did the Board of Supervisors vote to enter into a real estate negotiation or agreement? It is time for East Nottingham voters to wake up, pay attention, and make a change. You have a choice. Get informed, verify the facts, ask questions, and stop relying on a self-serving politician to “do the right thing”. You can’t say you weren’t warned.

OVERALL

$ PER ACRE $/ACRE 265,840.00 13,160.07

Coates

Diff

Counter Offer

$/Ac

ERIC TWP offer $ $/ACRE

69-3-00760000

12.4445 211,548.00 16,999.32

GARY/JOE TWP offer $ $/ACRE

69-7-00100000

18.43 313,242.00 17,000.00

GARY/JOE TWP offer $ $/ACRE N/Waterway

69-07-00070000

14.984 33.516 569,772.00 104,888.00 17,000.00 7,000.00

48.5

674,660.00 13,910.52

750,000.00 (75,340.00) 15,463.92

GARY/JOE TWP offer $ $/ACRE S/Waterway

69-07-00340100

23.175 25.225 393,975.00 176,575.00 7,000.00 17,000.00

48.4

570,550.00

11,788.22

625,000.00

Gary/Peach

69-07-00340000

400,000.00

37,979.49

400,000.00

HouseParcel TWP offer $ $/ACRE Fair Mkt. Value

19.27 134,918.00 7,000.00

37.70

10.532

98.09

67.24

165.3325

98.0935 X15,000=

1,471,402.50

448,160.00

11,887.53

2,359,210.00

179,044.00 220,956.00

165.3325

2,475,000.00

17,745.17

400,000.00 W/O Eric

(26,840.00) 12,599.47

(54,450.00) 12,913.22

0.00

2,515,840.00 Add Eric (2,250,000.00) W/O Eric 265,840.00

land offer 17,000/ac house

475,000.00

15113.15

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The most hotly contested race in southern Chester County in this election cycle appears to be Nicole Morley’s challenge to incumbent district judge Matthew Seavey. Seavey has served as the judge of Magisterial District Court 15-404, which includes West Grove and Avondale boroughs and London Grove, Franklin, London Britain, New Garden, and West Marlborough townships, for the last six years. The district court has handled approximately 30,000 cases during those six years, making it one of the busiest in the county. Seavey has worked extensively in the community, supporting the efforts of organizations like The Garage Community & Youth Center and establishing an anti-truancy program to help keep children in school. Morley, meanwhile, comes with extensive experience as an attorney. She served as an assistant state attorney in Illinois for eight years, and was also an assistant district attorney in Chester County for more than two years before opening her own law practice. Morley earned the endorsement of the Chester County Republican Party, setting the stage for a rare Primary Election showdown in a district judge race. Voters who reside in the district will have a difficult choice to make on Tuesday, May 19, and here’s hoping that a lot of people turn out to make that choice. Primary Elections usually have low voter turnout, which is unfortunate but not unexpected since General Elections typically only attract a fraction of the total number of people who are registered to vote. While it’s true that the purpose of the Primary Election is for each party to select the nominees for the General Election, the Primary is not just for the political party faithful. In some races where there are more candidates than available positions up for election, it’s possible for a candidate in the Primary Election to completely lose out on a ballot spot in the General Election. So the Primary Election matters, and not just in Presidential election years. There are many important county-wide seats that will be decided this year, and if you’re a registered voter you get to cast a vote in those races. The local school boards manage budgets that range from $64 million to $87 million annually, and school directors make many important decisions about how that money is spent. They also vote on the tax rate, which has an impact on every homeowner in the district. Township supervisors also make many decisions about spending. Some of their other decisions impact commercial and residential development. Supervisors are charged with making sure that the township-owned roads are maintained, and they make decisions about open space. Borough council members are responsible for making decisions that help keep a borough’s business district vibrant. Our local boroughs provide many of the same services that cities provide, only on a smaller scale. A good borough council helps a town rise up to meet challenges and prosper. The opportunity to vote for the elected officials who will be charged with these duties should be cherished, not wasted. So go out and vote on Tuesday, May 19. On that day, you get to be the judge.

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Vote for Seavey and keep our people’s judge on the bench Letter to the Editor: I have known judge Matthew Seavey professionally for 15 years. He worked at the District Court 15-4-04 while I worked as a police communications operator for the Pennsylvania State Police. Judge Seavey has always had a tremendous work ethic. He is a man of his word. This is who he is as a person, and an important part of the type of judge he has become. “Honorable” is a perfect title for Judge Seavey. Over the many years I have known him, he is always readily available 24/7 and willing to assist to make sure things are resolved quickly, correctly, and justly, in accordance with the law. His development as a judge has been enjoyable to watch as he has taken into account the diversity of his region, including bilingual employees to help ensure that non-native English speakers understand the processes of the court. He has taken into account the importance of reaching out to our youth

by working with them through organizations and through his truancy court. He respects the precious time of those attending his court and the police officers who must take time from protecting us to testify and made sure to streamline the process so that justice is served in a timely fashion. As one who has worked many years in the justice system, nothing can substitute for the experience a sitting judge possesses. I plan on voting for Judge Matthew Seavey. He has the experience, training, dedication, and compassion I seek in such an official. His involvement in this community is commendable especially with our youth. With the world we are living in today we need Judge Seavey running our district court. We have the best judge and he is highly and widely respected. Keep our Judge on the bench for all of us,all races, creeds, colors, and genders. On Tuesday, May 19, vote Judge Matthew Seavey. He is the only choice. Carmen Colon

A guide to the Primary Election now available Letter to the Editor: The League of Women Voters has created a Voters Guide for the 2015 Spring Primary that can be found at the Reference Desks of the County Libraries. It can also be accessed on the League of Women Voters website at www.lwvccpa.org.

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Morley is the best candidate for district judge Letter to the Editor: As a current West Grove Borough councilman, as well as a former Republican Committeeman, I am supporting Nicole Morley for Magisterial District Judge. I am impressed with many of the unique qualities she brings to this position. Notably, Nicole was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Chester County Republican Committee. Nicole was born

and raised in Chester County, has an impressive educational and professional background, and shares her time and talents with our community. I also admire her strong family values. Lastly, she displays a very down-to-earth demeanor, and yet also demonstrates poise and polish. Please vote for Nicole Morley for Magisterial District Judge on Tuesday, May 19. Clyde R. Jacobs West Grove Borough

Vote Morley on Election Day Letter to the Editor: We have known Nicole Morley now for over three years, having been introduced through our three girls’ participation in the Avon Grove Wildcats Girls Lacrosse and Field Hockey Programs. We were immediately impressed with her enthusiasm and dedication for building quality programs. For instance, the girls lacrosse program has grown with her leadership from just two teams in 2010 to 11 teams currently, with 165 young girls learning and growing through sports. This

program has inspired a value system with our youth. Nicole is a candidate with an excellent educational background, an impressive legal background prosecuting criminal offenders, and tremendous dedication to improving our community. She has what it takes to deliver: trust, fairness and integrity, as well as respect for this position in our legal system. She is a candidate that her party is standing behind. Vote Nicole Morley for Magisterial District Judge 15-4-04 on May 19. She is an upgrade for our community. Patrick and Kathy Tucci London Grove

Support Morley on Election Day Letter to the Editor: Six years ago, my family and I were involved in a campaign to help a friend get elected as Magisterial District Judge. We gave not only our money but many hours of our time, introducing him to everyone in the community we could think of and putting in long hours as members of his core committee. Today I’ll say that was a mistake. I think many people in our community would now agree. There’s a reason that Nicole Morley has won the Republican endorsement by such an overwhelming margin. This election is not about popularity, for she, up until now, was not known in political circles.

The Committeemen and women realized that this election is about honor, ethics, integrity, and the oath of office. After meeting with Nicole and interviewing her, they like myself and many others, saw that she is not only the better qualified candidate, but the only candidate in the race for district judge of 15-4-04 that fills all the necessary requirements of ethics to hold that position. That’s why, as a lifelong resident of Southern Chester County and a former Republican Committeeman, I’m now asking that you join me in bringing true integrity back to District Court 15-4-04 and vote for Nicole Morley on May 19. Chip Pusey Elk Township

Reelect Matthew Seavey as district judge Letter to the Editor: I was proud to support Matt Seavey in 2009 for his first term as judge for District Court 15-4-04 and I am very proud to support Matt Seavey for his reelection as district judge. Judge Matt Seavey is the only candidate with the experience as a judge in this race for the district court, which represents the Boroughs of Avondale and West Grove and the Townships of Franklin, London Britain, London Grove, New Garden, and West Marlborough. As our district judge, Matt Seavey has presided over thousands of trials and has overseen tens of thousands of cases in our District Court. Judge Seavey has worked tirelessly for our community and has made our court one of the most effective and efficient courts in all of Chester County and every year he has received spotless audits which are conducted by the state of Pennsylvania. Judge Seavey has earned a reputation for integrity and fairness and has been endorsed by our police (F.O.P. Lodge 11). Judge Seavey continues to make a positive difference in our community. As our district judge, Matt started an anti-truancy program that is keeping our kids in school. He also serves on the Octoraro Eagle Scout Board of Review and gives his time and effort in helping groups like the Garage Community and

Youth Center. In addition to his years as our district judge, Matt Seavey also served our community for several years in law enforcement. Based upon his years of experience, Judge Seavey understands the difference between kids, who have made mistakes and are worth the effort to set them on the right path, versus actual criminals. There are kids in our community whom Judge Seavey saw before him in court and has, as one of these kids has said, saved his life and turned his life around. As a result of Judge Matt Seavey’s concern and active involvement, this particular young man is now heading to college instead of heading down a criminal path. Judge Matt Seavey is a man who stands on principles and understands the meaning of responsibility and dedication. He is dedicated to providing responsible stewardship of taxpayer money through wise, efficient, and effective management and providing responsible leadership for our district. We need a judge like Matt Seavey who has practical and successful law enforcement and judicial experience, principles, a strong moral character, and a dedication to our community. Join me on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 and vote to reelect Judge Matthew Seavey for our district court. Jerry La Mastra London Grove Township

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Obituaries LENORE A. MCGHEE Lenore “Lynn” A. McGhee, 68, of Oxford, formerly of Nottingham, passed away on May 5 at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late James and Jane Frieman Ulrich. Lynn retired from Lincoln University as a secretary. She was employed with the Oxford Senior Center. She was a member and former vice-president of AFSCME Union. She was also a member of the Oxford Senior Center. Lynn enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her five daughters, Kimberly Renninger (Brian) of Nottingham, Debbie Becker (Kevin) of Peach Bottom, Brandee McGhee (Ramon Rodriguez) of Oxford, Irish Sirmons (Ryan) of Annapolis, Md., Anna Lee McGhee of Nottingham; ten grandchildren, Amber Timmons, Tyler Haines, Dylan Giffing, Kara Renninger, John Renninger, Nathaniel Rodriguez, Grace Renninger, Abby Rodriguez, Sophia Rodriguez and Robert Meredith; two greatgrandchildren, Danica Timmons and C.J. Timmons; and one sister, Karen Drennan of Port St. Lucy, Fla. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Hopkins. A memorial service was held May 9. Donations in her memory may be made to the Oxford Church of the Nazarene (116 E. Locust St., Oxford PA 19363) and will go towards the children and youth ministries. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

JENNIE GIOFFREDI Jennie Gioffredi, 100, of Landenberg, passed away on April 30 at her residence. She was the wife Archemedi “Arkie” Gioffredi, who passed away in 1983, and with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. Born in Enterprise, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Eurosia Ori Bertogli. She was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed baking bread, sewing, needlepoint, gardening, and especially being with her family.

She is survived by one son, John Gioffredi and his wife Nancy of Landenberg; and loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, David J. Gioffredi and Dennis Eugene Gioffredi; one brother, Eugene Bertogli; and two sisters, Louise Guizzetti and Olympia Pizzini. A funeral was held May 5.Burial was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. In memory of Jennie, a contribution may be made to Heartland Hospice, 5 Christy Drive, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

WILLIAM A. HICKLEN William A. Hicklen, 79, of Oxford, passed on April 28 at Jennersville Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Brenda L. McMillan Hicklen, with whom he shared 17 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late John and Cora Glover Hicklen. He was a resident of Oxford for 32 years. He retired as a police officer in Coatesville, South Coatesville and Caln Township, and fireman for the Coatesville VA Hospital. He enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Donna Curry (Michael) of Coatesville, Shirley Artis of Exton, Denise Hicklen of Lancaster, and Sharon Kargbo of Coatesville; five grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; five stepchildren, Darlene Robbins (Morgan) of Bel Air, Md., Tyrone Reeves (Vicky) of Oxford, Jerry Reeves (Elizabeth) of Lancaster, Eric Reeves (Sharon) of Morgantown, and Charlene Chandler (Bornell) of Sicklerville, N.J.; eight stepgrandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Clement Hicklen (Carolyn) of Snellville, Ga., Nelson Hicklen (Betty Ann) of Coatesville, and Tony Hicklen (Gloria) of Coatesville. A home-going service was celebrated on May 9. Interment was in Rolling Green Memorial Park in West Chester. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to DaVita Jennersville Dialysis Center, 1011 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove, PA 19390. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome. com.

DOROTHY G. HAYS Dorothy Griffin Hays, 72, of Nottingham, passed away on May 2 at the Christiana Hospital Hospice unit. She was the wife of John M. Hays, with whom she celebrated 28 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Laura Mae Clemens Griffin. Dot was a member of the Eagles Club of Oxford, where she was a past Grand Maiden President and a member of the Degree of Pocahontas Oxford. She enjoyed camping, riding on the back of a motorcycle, her dog Snuggles, and was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan. She truly enjoyed driving the school bus and her kids on it, but mostly she enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, Dot is survived by her daughter, Terri Viers of Mt. City, Tenn., a son, William Chesnet (Deborah) of Oxford; stepchildren, John M. Hays, Jr.(Elizabeth) of Oxford, Michael Hays of Oxford, Victoria Murray of Nottingham, and Lynn Johnston of Coatesville; 15 grandchildren; and many greatgrandchildren; a brother, John Griffin; and a sister, Ethel Calhoun, both of Coatesville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tonya McDaniel; and a sister, Erma Jones. A funeral was held May 6. Interment was in the Little Britain Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dot’s memory can be made to the Helen F. Graham Cancer and Research Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713. Online condolences may be made at www.ruffenachfuneralhome.com.

JOSEPH M. GAFFNEY Joseph Matthew Gaffney, 66, of West Grove, died on May 4 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. He was the husband of Rosemary Ciacci Gaffney, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Matthew and the late Helen Marie (Gavin) Gaffney. He served our country in the Vietnam War, in the Army. He was an electrician for the New York City Transit Authority, retiring in 2002. He was a member of the VFW, Assumption BVM Church in West Grove (where he served as an usher), and a former board member of the Crossroad Pregnancy Center in Staten Island. For many years he was a Boy Scout troop master for troop 132 in Staten Island. He enjoyed basketball, woodworking, pinochle, camping, and spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by two sons, Joseph (Therese) and Keith (Lori), both of Staten Island, N.Y.; two daughters, Tara Delgado (Keith) of West Grove, and Doreen Gaffney of Staten Island, N.Y.; two brothers, Matthew (Tammy) of Wallkill, N.Y., and Rev. Patrick Gaffney of Bear, Del.; one sister, Mary Anne Sutera of Brooklyn N.Y.; and nine grandchildren, Grace, Christopher, Sean, Emily, Brittany, Amanda, Thomas, Samantha and John. He was predeceased by a brother, John. A mass of Christian burial was held May 9. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

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composting or mushroom growing restrictions were legal. At an April 28 public meeting with the Zoning Hearing Board, Gabe Valentino, the general manager of Gourmet’s Delight, told residents that the company is proposing a facility that will include three phases of mushroom production -- composting, growing and harvesting. Valentino said the composting would be done under a roof with minimal odor. He said that “growing rooms” would be part of the expansion, as opposed to traditional mushroom houses. John Auerbach, the chairman of the board of supervisors in Franklin Township, spoke to the Chester County Press last week, but declined to comment on the record because the Gourmet situation is a pending legal matter. Paul Overton, a former Franklin Township supervisor, lives near the proposed plant expansion and has been closely following the case. “I was a supervisor when Gourmet proposed their latest expansion into Franklin Township, the proposal currently under consideration,” Overton wrote to the Chester County Press last week. “I remain interested because I am a neighbor who lives directly downstream of the Gourmet mushroom outfall (Indian Run Stream) and I am tired of my children telling me the stream in our yard smells yucky, or has yucky goo floating in it. “I am 100 percent in support of the mushroom industry and have no sympathy for people who build McMansions next

to a mushroom company and then complain about the smell,” Overton continued. “However, I do not agree that mushroom companies have some special right to pollute -- more specifically, pollute the White Clay Creek. I do not support a mushroom company moving into a long-established residential neighborhood and building a monstrosity that will lower everyone’s quality of life and property value -- especially the convoluted, underhanded way the expansion is being proposed.” Overton pointed to the discrepancies in the plans submitted by Gourmet’s Delight over the years. “Notice the plans submitted are different,” he wrote. “This means the Planning Commission is reviewing one plan for composting only, and the Attorney General and Zoning Hearing Board are reviewing a different plan with mushroom growing and composting.” Overton said that at the April 2015 Zoning Hearing Board meeting, Gourmet’s Delight representatives testified that “they acknowledge a deed restriction against mushroom houses, but state their proposed mushroom growing operation is somehow different than a mushroom house and therefore allowed,” he wrote. “No explanation given. When asked why the different plans have been submitted, they again give no explanation Whenasked when the mushroom portion will be built, they won’t reply. It is clear they don’t know because they have no intention of building it. They want to win the right to build through the ACRE suit

under the claim of mushroom ‘farming,’ but then only build the composting portion. This is underhanded, a bait-and-switch tactic.” In a March 2014 letter to the township, Gourmet’s Delight laid out their plans for the proposed composing facility. In his letter to township manager Joan McVaugh that accompanied the company’s outline of the project, Gabe Valentino wrote, “odors from the proposed composting process on Gourmet’s Benmark property in Franklin Township will be significantly reduced in the indoor aerated composting process. ... It is our view that we have demonstrated our commitment to a low-impact, state-of-the-art composting facility that will be a major upgrade to the traditional composting processes that are associated with mushroom growing in Chester County.” In the outline provided to the township, the company wrote, “Gourmet currently produces the mushroom compost needed for the existing 34 mushroom growing rooms on the farm in London Grove Township. Approximately 50 percent of the existing mushroom compost production is on an outside, uncovered wharf with no aeration and 50 percent is done in an enclosed (three sides and roof) building with aeration through slots in the floor. ... Presently hay and straw are stored on the Benmark Farm in Franklin Township, and the remainder of the raw materials is stored on the existing farm in London Grove Township. “In order to add the 12 mushroom growing rooms that have been approved by London Grove Township, Gourmet must remove

and replace the outdoor mushroom compost area,” the letter continues. “Gourmet is proposing to do this on the Benmark Farm (24 acres). The first phase of construction would include the construction of a state-of-theart, enclosed, aerated mushroom compost facility on the Banmark Farm to replace the outdoor compost area on the existing farm, plus some capacity for the additional growing rooms. Once that facility is operational, the outdoor composting on the existing farm would be decommissioned and the additional 12 mushroom growing rooms would be constructed in the same footprint as the decommissioned outdoor compost operation. It is anticipated that this conversion would occur in the three- to five-year time frame.” The company admitted that the outdoor composting and “nutrient enriched water” runoff at the existing farm can “generate potential odor and water pollution,” but maintained that their proposed new facility would greatly reduce that potential pollution. “Oftentimes outdoor, non-aerated compost piles go anaerobic and generate offensive odors,” the company wrote to the township. “The sheer volume of nutrient enriched water generated by runoff from the outdoor compost operation oftentimes creates conditions that generate odors in the storage, treatment and reuse or reclamation of the nutrient enriched water. ... The new enclosed compost facility would significantly reduce these sources.” Patrick Talwin, a neighbor of the proposed expansion, is leading a group of homeowners who are opposing the plan. In an editorial

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This 2012 photo shows clean stream water (right) and the outflow from the Gourmet’s Delight facility (left).

sent to local media last week, Talwin wrote, “Gourmet’s Delight is a $20 million to $50 million, vertically-integrated operation including composting facilities, mushroom houses, packing and repacking, storage and distribution facilities. This is a huge industrial operation hiding behind the ACRE law, which was meant to protect true farming operations. [The company is] challenging Franklin’s zoning ordinances, subdivision and land development ordinances, traffic impact fees and storm water management regulations.” Talwin outlined the proposed expansion as, “an industrial-size composting plant -- a two-story building covering five acres, accompanied by a lagoon and filtration pond of equal size, right within a residential neighborhood that has been in existence since the late 1960s. “We have played the good neighbor card for years, not complaining (until recently) about the odors, truck traffic and

noise from diesel generators,” Talwin wrote. “Our reward was an attempt by Gourmet a few years ago to dupe residents into signing off on their deed restriction. Many neighbors did visit Gourmet’s facilities and spoke with the general manager about their plans, only to find that their plans keep changing, becoming larger and more ambitious as time goes on. “Franklin Township and its residents did not ask for this fight, but we intend to support Franklin Township’s Board of Supervisors in their effort to defend us, our township ordinances and our way of life,” Talwin concluded. The next hearing regarding the proposed Gourmet’s Delight expansion will be held on June 30. Details and a background of the issue are posted on the township’s website, www. franklintownship.us. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

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TheIs theEmerald Ash Borer: county too late to save its ash trees? By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer For the past 15 years, Chris Miller has served as the manager for The Davey Tree Expert Company in King of Prussia. As an arborist, he has treated and preserved trees of nearly every variety, and has brought back trees that have been on the brink of death and restored them to full health, from the Main Line to Chester County and beyond. One recent morning, Miller spoke on a cell phone from the Valley Forge National Park. The tone of his voice was layered with both matter-of-fact realities and the timbre of fair warning, reflecting the serious nature of the topic being discussed. He spoke about the forecasted local arrival of the emerald ash borer [EAB], a half-inch-long beetle whose outer shell is a rich, metallic green. Since it first came to the United States in 2001-- on a shipment of ash wood from China to Detroit -- the EAB has been responsible for killing more than 40 million ash trees in 21 states and two Canadian provinces. The adult EAB typically emerges between April and July, depositing eggs in bark crevices. The eggs hatch and the larvae bore into the tree to feed just below the bark surface. The larval feeding results in the tree being girdled, preventing the movement of nutrients and water between the roots and the tree crown. The infestation usually kills ash trees in three to four years after being attacked. Despite efforts to control the population, the EAB invasion has continued eastward. The invasive insect was first found in Pennsylvania in 2007, and in the last eight years, it has infected ash trees in 56 of 67 counties. Chester and Lancaster counties are two of the remaining seven counties in Pennsylvania where EAB has not yet been detected, but it could just be a matter of time, Miller warned. “My guess is that it is here and we have not yet realized it is here,” he said. “I suspect that it will be discovered this year. Based on the life cycle of the insect and research, we’ve seen its ability to spread everywhere and not be stopped.” Miller then delivered the blow that many in our area are fearing the most. “There is no way to avoid it,” he said. “If we have the same conversation a year from now, we would see severe damage in all five counties in the Philadelphia metropolitan region. If you have an ash tree on your residential property and it is untreated, the tree will die. There is no doubt in my mind. And it’s not just trees in backyards. That means all of the trees in the forest will succumb to the insect.”

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Ash trees in Chester County are on the verge of a full infestation of the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that has killed more than 40 million ash trees in the United States since 2002.

“If you don’t have it already, it is coming and it will kill 99 percent of your ash trees,” said Dr. Donald Eggen, forest health manager for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). “If you have a lot of ash trees and do absolutely nothing, that is the most costly because they will all die at once -- especially if you have big trees, as they are expensive to take down. “You never know when the infestation is going to happen. We don’t have a good survey tool for detecting low populations,” he said. “It can be percolating and then it appears and it’s here. They also start up high in the trees and by the time they get down to the bottom it’s too late.” Grant Jones, integrated pest management supervisor at Longwood Gardens, suggests that the sheer, enveloping spread of the EAB reminds him of the Dutch Elm Disease and gypsy moth infestation that swept through the eastern portion of the country years ago. “But I think this is worse,” he said. “Before I came to Longwood, I lived in Milwaukee and Chicago, where ash trees are a very large percentage of the tree population. The EAB had a huge impact there, not only environmentally, but economically. For a municipality to treat, remove and replant its ash tree population would be very expensive.” All hope is not lost, experts say. Methods to contain the rapid spread of EAB have been under

way for several years. Although some systemic insecticides are beginning to show promise for the protection of high-value ash trees, sustainable management methods are also being used. One of the long-term strategies being used is through biological control that involves research in China to find, isolate, and identify the pest’s natural enemies, ranging from parasites to predators to pathogens. In the U.S., permits for release of highly host-specific natural enemies or “biocontrol agents” may be granted, but they’re environmentally risky, Miller said. “At this point, with the knowledge I have on control measures, if you’re going with biological alone, you’ll lose everything you have,” he said. “But without chemical control, we’ll lose all of our residential ash population. There are ash trees that are still alive because people have taken the measures to protect them.” One such chemical solution Miller discussed is made with

the active ingredient known as Imidacloprid, which can be mixed with water and drenched around the base of the ash tree. It has the same active ingredient used in flea and tick protection, and very low toxicity. Research has shown that the soil drench using Imadacloprid provides excellent protection for smaller ash trees in the first year following treatment, but that larger ash trees may require two years of treatment before they are fully protected. The product is available at most local hardware and garden stores, and should be applied in May or early June, every year. While there are several products that can be applied by weekend arborists, the severity of the potential damage that is likely to happen to local ash trees demands the attention of a professional, local experts say. “There are DIY products to protect ash trees, and yes, the homeowner may get some control with the product, but as a homeowner, that’s your only weapon to control EAB,” Miller said. “If your tree is 30 percent infested, a home remedy -- or the application of a store-bought product -- will not save the tree. Professional arborists have been educated in the science and symptoms of the EAB, and what we look for is the percentage of infestation.” Jones recommended that homeowners get their ash trees evaluated by professionals, who can help walk the homeowner through the process of what he or she can do to help save the ash trees on their property. “The earlier you do it, the more choices you have,” Jones said. “The longer you wait, the less options you have. It may cost more to take the tree out, as opposed to treating it quickly.” One local town has begun to see hope through the trees. West Chester, in partnership with the DCNR, West Chester University, and borough officials, recently served as a test site for the “Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan for Pennsylvania Communities” – a program that has now expanded to ten communities statewide. Continued on Page 2B

47 studios, 100 artists, and a weekend of art Chester County Studio Tour is slated May 16 and 17 By John Chambless Staff Writer You’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger art experience than the annual Chester County Studio Tour. One weekend each year, the region’s many artists open their home studios, or share studio space, as visitors drive from one site to another to see where art is made. There’s nothing quite like talking with the artists themselves, often in the places where they create, to give you a sense of their creative energy. The tour -- on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and May 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- is

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about as open-ended as can be. You pick up a map (available online and at any of the tour stops), and set off. You can see as many of the 47 studios as you want over the two days. There are two maps this year, for north and south Chester County, dvided by Route 30. In all, there are about 100 artists exhibiting their works. Several locations are hosting multiple artists. Wilson Vineyard in Nottingham, for instance, will feature works by 15 artists during the tour. The tour organizers and Tolsdorf Oil Lube Express have designed a few routes with the connoisseur in mind. Courses have been laid out to help participants find the most scenic routes, or you can pick artists who specialize in sculpture, for instance, or photography or painting. Otto’s Mini and Otto’s BMW has supplied each artist with a 6-by-6-inch board and black frame to create an affordable, original artwork that will be priced at $75. Complete details, examples each artist’s work, and downloadable maps are at www. chestercountystudiotour.com. Among the exhibitors are: Laura Barton “I love to paint and I love being outside,” she writes. “Combine the two, and you get an en plein air painter. That is primarily how I paint. That is my studio. I hope to bring an awareness to the natural beauty that is around us, the impact each of us have on our surroundings, the importance of being aware and perhaps urge the viewer to appreciate and help preserve the common beauty in his or

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The emerald ash borer has a vivid green color.

This photograph shows the extent of damage that the emerald ash borer can inflict on ash trees.

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her own world.” To see more of Laura’s work, visit www.laurabarton.com. Jeff Schaller Using encaustic paints, Schaller uses lost and found images, words and language, to paint with a precision and intricacy not normally found in encaustic paintings. His approach is expressionistic, contemporary, and painterly, with powerful brush strokes that are set instantaneously. Schaller’s work has been exhibited throughout the United States. He is frequently published in magazines and newspapers, chosen for juried art exhibitions and selected for special projects, commissions and murals. To see more of Jeff’s work, visit www.jeffschaller.com. Larry Crossan “While there has always been a distinction, sometimes

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blurred, between fine art and the decorative arts, I have long felt that useful objects can be things of beauty,” he writes. “By combining wonderful wood provided by nature and a sense of form and proportion, I endeavor to create useful things of beauty. Some people consider me to be an artist, but I am quite content, and proud, to call myself an artisan. You may decide for yourself.” To see more of Larry’s artwork visit www.lwcrossan.com. Robert Jackson “Right from the start of my artistic interest, I was drawn to still life,” he writes. “However, it doesn't take long for still life to get stale if you follow the same recipe. Most still life resides on a table. How many tables can one look at? After much thought and looking I finally stumbled across my first soda crate and I was in love. Here were bright primary and secondary colors, text with vibrant words, wonderful patinas, all encased in a slice of Americana and destined to keep me engaged. I made a pact with myself to always paint beginning with a concept, a narrative, or idea beyond Continued on Page 2B

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Chris Miller of The Davey Tree Expert Company in King of Prussia.

Eggen, WCU graduate student Kendra McMillin, along with WCU professor Gerard Hertel, DCNR forest entomologist Houping Liu, and West Chester Borough urban forester Denise Dunn-Kesterson, worked to implement the ash tree assessment and prevention program to protect ash trees in borough parks. In 2013, the borough initiated the plan as a pilot program, in which ash trees in its three most heavily wooded parks – Hoopes, Marshall Square and Everhart –

were evaluated, monitored and treated based on their prognosis. About 100 high-value ash trees in good health were treated with an injectable systematic insecticide to ward off the borer. As a result of its success, the West Chester program was awarded federal grant funding to continue its monitoring and prevention efforts. McMillin said West Chester was ideally suited to be the program’s first site due to its comprehensive and up-to-date tree inventory. “West Chester was really way ahead of the game in that sense, because the tree inventory is a

huge part of it. We had the knowledge of what trees we have and where they are,” she said. “For instance, we have a significant amount of mature ash trees in Hoopes Park. Can you imagine if those trees were infected and started coming down in three years?” Both Eggen and McMillin also emphasized that studies have shown that monitoring, treatment and prevention programs are far more cost effective than the financial burden of paying for the removal of so many dead trees. Part of the reason is that while ash is a hardwood, a borer infection

results in the ash tree and its branches becoming increasingly fragile, making it unsafe for an arborist to climb them during removal. The goal is to save as many trees as possible and to prevent any potentially hazardous or dangerous situations, they said. Though the systemic insecticide injection is highly effective against the borer, once a tree is more than 30 percent in decline, it is beyond saving. “For 26 consecutive years, West Chester has received the Tree City USA Award for its commitment to maintaining the health,

beauty and diversity of trees throughout our parks, neighborhoods and the downtown,” Sen. Andy Dinniman said during a recent Arbor Day celebration at Hoopes Park. “I want to thank all the staff and volunteers for their ongoing efforts in safeguarding our trees and preventing invasive species like the emerald ash borer from jeopardizing our rich natural heritage.” To find a licensed arborist in your area, visit www.treesaregood.org. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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just painting for the sake of painting. My concept had to be as important as my craft. My paintings are designed to be conceptual and narrative based arrangements to stoke the imaginations of viewers. I construct little dioramas and with oil on a brush I immortalize the activity. As a matter of fact, I enjoy using the taboo of humor in my paintings and take it as a challenge to create humorous works that have a lasting impact. My hope is that others get a smile or laugh too.” To see more of Robert’s artwork, visit www.robertcjackson.com. Pam McKee Pam McKee paints botanicals, florals and still lifes with attention to detail . She has relocated to Downingtown after 10 years in the Washington, D.C., area .She is a founding member of the Flying Colors art group and teaches watercolor classes on the Crystal Cruise ships. She has participated in numerous juried art shows, and taken masters classes in botanical illustration with Ann Marie Evans in London. She takes delight in painting in her newly built art studio, and helping with renovations on their “new” old house. Pam will be exhibiting at her own studio in Downingtown. Nicholas Santoleri “My inspirations are artists including Albrecht Durer, John Singer Sargent and Andrew Wyeth,” he writes. “Art is my meditation and my therapy. For me, the pencil has always been the easiest way for me to express myself emotionally and creatively. Almost all of my work, regardless if the final piece is watercolor, acrylic or oil, they originated as a pencil sketch. When I’m adding the watercolors I go out of my way to attempt to blend various techniques to create a final painting that is as realistic as possible, combining dry brush and wet on wet. It’s always my goal to transcend the medium in which I am working.” To see more of Nicholas’s artwork, visit www.santoleri. com. Rhoda Kahler “Art is everywhere, whether or not we realize it, it is,” she writes. “For me, it is this relationship between an object or feeling, thought or concept and how it appeals to my sense of form. I have found that most of my art manifests from nature. Perhaps it stems from my childhood growing up on a farm, I do not know. For me, it is when I take these images and translate them into a piece of clay that my art becomes tangible and not just a figment in my imagination. Each piece takes on a life form of its own and undoubtedly, it will unfold and explain itself through its many layers. At this point, I am merely a narrator, collaging all the pieces together.” To see more of Rhoda’s work, visit www.rhodakahler.com.

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Calendar of Events May 14 Driver safety program The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors an AARP driver safety program for drivers 50 and older on May 14 from noon to 4 p.m. This course is applicable for those who have previously completed the eight-hour course. The session explains the changes that occur in vision, hearing, and reaction time with aging. There is no test and participants may be eligible to receive a discount on their auto insurance premium. Call 610-444-4819 for information and to reserve a seat in the class.

May 16 Radnor Hunt Races The 85th Radnor Hunt Races, benefiting the Brandywine Conservancy, will be held May 16. There will be racing, a carriage parade, and creative tailgating displays. More than $175,000 will be awarded to top riders. Tickets must be purchased in advance and start at $50 per car. For more information, call 610-388-8383 or visit radnorhuntraces.org.

May 16 Kennett Run This year’s Kennett Run will take place on May 16. The event begins and ends in Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square. For details and online registration, visit www.kennettrun.net.

May 16 Country Critters Family Fun Day Oxford Feed & Lumber and Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm is hosting the 11th annual Country Critters Family Fund Day and the

Purina Check-R-Board Days. Stop by Oxford Feed & Lumber (112 Railroad Ave., Oxford) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see miniature donkeys, chickens, lambs and more. Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm (1150 Pocopson Rd., West Chester) will have special sales. Customers will also get savings on Purina brand feed all weekend, May 15, 16, and 17. Customers can enter in the national 2015 Purina CheckR-Board Days Sweepstakes to win a 2015 John Deere Gator TS, a trip for two to the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, or Purina gear.

May 17 Senior Center dinner The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors an afternoon “Sunday Dinner with Friends” on May 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. The theme is “May the Flowers be with you!” There will be live music by Joe Allegro. The cost is $10 per person. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Call 610-444-4819 a week in advance for reservations.

May 17 Tea fundraiser The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Chester County is hosting a Victorian Spring Tea on May 17 at the Church of the Holy Trinity (212 S. High St., West Chester), with two seatings at 2 and 4 p.m. There will be tea, sandwiches, a bake sale and live entertainment. Tickets are $20. Visit www.gsschesco.org or call 610-269-5499.

May 18 to 22 George Fox Friends School Open House The George Fox Friends

School Early Learning Center will be having an Open House Week, May 18 - 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Openings available from eight weeks old through 10 years. Summer and fall classes from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Half-day options available. Call 610-593-7122 for information.

Jazz Trio on May 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door or online (riverdawn.brownpapertickets.com). The trio features Jody Janetta (drums), Steve Meashey (double bass) and guest Elliott Levin on wind instruments. A new CD will be given to all online ticket buyers, and will be for sale at the concert.

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A multi-family yard sale will be held in New London Township Park (902 State Rd., New London) on May 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food will be sold. Spaces are available for a small fee. Call 484-477-2291 to reserve a table space.

The 2015 Home and Garden Day Tour will be held on June 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit the Kennett Public Library children’s and adult literacy. This year’s tour will explore a variety of homes and gardens in scenic southern Chester County. Visitors will be able to sample food and beverages from local restaurants and merchants. Many homes will feature floral arrangements as well as works by local artists. Tickets for the tour are $35 and must be purchased in advance through the Kennett Public Library. A pre-ordered lunch ($15), catered by Natalie’s Fine Foods, will be available at Paradocx Vineyard. The tour is held rain or shine. Visit www.bayardtaylor.org or call 610-444-2704.

May 25 Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade The Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. The parade will move from Union Street, right on Cypress, left at Broad, left on State, right at Union, and then ends at Union Hill Cemetery. The Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade is a patriotic hometown parade that honors the community’s local veterans, past and present. It features hundreds of units from historic re-enactors, marching bands, antique cars and military vehicles, to floats and dance troupes.

May 29 Jazz concert Kennett Friends Meeing (125 W. Sickle St., Kennett Square) will host a concert by the Catherine Marie Charlton

June 6 Senior Center yard sale The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) holds their semi-annual yard sale on June 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be household goods, clothing, decorations and collectibles for sale. Call 610-444-4819 or visit www.kennettseniorcenter.org.

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The Art Spot May 18 and 19 Avon Grove art show Avon Grove High Schoool hosts the district-wide student art show on May 18 and 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.. There will be art by students from Penn London Elementary School, Avon Grove Intermediate School, the Fred S. Engle Middle School and Avon Grove High School. On May 18, there will be live music, art demonstrations by high-school students, and sales of artwork to benefit local charities. Visit www.avongrove.org for more information.

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.

Through July 19 Horace Pippin retrospective The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts “Horace Pippin: The Way I See It,” a major retrospective for the West Chester folk artist, through July 19. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults; $10 for seniors; $6 for students and children ages 6 to 12; free for children age 5 and younger,

and Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art members. Admission is free on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Through May 30 Solo show by Mick McAndrews Longwood Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) is hosting a solo show by local artist Mick McAndrews through May 30. Call 610-444-0146 or visit www.longwoodartgallery. com.

Through May 28 Artist Connection Show The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) hosts the Artist Connection Show and Sale through May 28. The group includes artists from the tri-state area who meet regularly at the Arts Alliance. The gallery is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 610-467-0301 or visit www.oxfordart.org.

Through May 30 Helena van EmmerikFinn solo show The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) hosts “A World of Color,” a show of pastel paintings by Helena van Emmerik-Finn, through May 30. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net. 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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Community News Sweet Magnolia Bakery coming to Market at Liberty Place The Market at Liberty Place in Kennett Square has announced that Sweet Magnolia Bakery will be opening in The Market in the coming weeks. The anticipated opening date is June 1. Located next to Terra Foods, Sweet Magnolia Bakery will offer a mix of baked goods, such as cupcakes, cakes, cheesecakes, decorated cookies and more. All items will be baked on

site. More information on Sweet Magnolia Bakery can be found at www.sweetmagnoliabakerypa. com, or on Facebook. The bakery is the ninth merchant located in The Liberty Place at Kennett Square. Located at 148 W. State St., the upscale farmers market has a mix of freshly prepared foods, grocery items, wine, and more. The businesses are Nourish

Juice Bar & Café, Buddy’s Burgers, Yo’R So Sweet, State St Pizza & Grill, Terra Foods, an organic grocer, Punk’d Pineapple, a soft ice cream shop, Chef-a-topia, a gourmet foods to go merchant, and Paradocx Vineyard. For more information, visit www.themarketatlibertyplace.com. The Market is also on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

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Students David Lambert, Ethan Beiler, and Anna Reyburn unload the food donation at the Lighthouse Youth Center.

The blessing of food By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Local high school students involved with the Future Farmers of America program learned valuable lessons about budgeting for food expenses and the importance of giving back when a recent educational project included a donation of food to the Lighthouse Youth Center in Oxford. Ryan King, an agricultural science teacher at Lancaster Mennonite High School who also serves on the board of the Lighthouse Youth Center, organized a project for about 45 students as part of the Farmers Care initiative of the ChesterDelaware County Farm Bureau. King explained that $250 for the project was divided evenly between the four grades in the high school, so each group of students had $62.50 to spend on food for the Lighthouse Youth

Center. Each weekday, the Lighthouse provides free meals for youngsters in the community. Amy Perkins, the administrative assistant with the Lighthouse, provided King with a list of some foods that the Lighthouse needs, and the students took the lead on purchasing as many of the items as they could. “I thought this was a very good learning opportunity,” King said. “They got to see how much food costs, plus they learn to give back. On April 28, King and three students from Chester County— David Lambert, Ethan Beiler, and Anna Reyburn—delivered the food to the Lighthouse. King said that, as a teacher, he sees how important proper nutrition is for students. Hunger can be a big distraction for youngsters, and the Lighthouse provides an invaluable service by offering these meals to kids. “Food is one way that we can

help kids out—and spread the love of Christ as well,” King said. Lighthouse Youth Center executive director Buzz Tyson talked about the importance of food donations like this. “The blessing is that we can continue to feed the youth,” Tyson said, adding that youngsters also learn to prepare meals at the Lighthouse. One youngster whose love of cooking was nurtured at the Lighthouse, Ismael Lemus, studied at the YTI Culinary School and then gave back to the youth center by teaching evening classes on how to make pastries. Lemus has since started a job utilizing his culinary talents. The Lighthouse, which was started in 1988, moved into its new home in Oxford earlier this year. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

Penn London students raise $17,000 for diabetes research Students and staff at Penn London Elementary School participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Kids Walk on April 8, and raised $17,000 in pledges to help the foundation raise awareness and fund research of Type 1 diabetes. The school-wide fundraiser was also held as a show of support to Penn London students who have been diagnosed with the disease. Students and staff walked the grounds as classroom units throughout the day, instead of participating in normally scheduled art, music, computer, and health and physical education classes. Principals, special area teachers, school nurses, guidance counselors and parent volunteers also participated. The distance walked by each group combined totaled 6.8 miles. The Penn London PTA sponsored the walk, which was led and coordinated by the elementary school’s health and physical education teachers, Alyson Fegley and Jason Mackel.

The halls of Penn London were decorated with colorful paper sneakers that bear the names of donors who sponsored the walkers with a cash pledge. The four Penn London students who raised the most funds are Luke Ramowski, Carley Banta, Brooke Denniston, and Connor Denniston. Throughout the year, healthy eating and exercise are promoted in

Penn London’s health and physical education classes, and students participate in numerous activities to promote healthy habits and support healthy lifestyle choices. With childhood obesity and all types of diabetes on the rise, the JDRF event was a great opportunity to raise awareness of how healthy eating and exercise positively impact our health and lives in all types of ways.

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Top fund-raisers for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Kids Walk from Penn London are, left to right, kindergarten students Luke Ramowski, Carly Banta, and Connor Denniston, and second-grader Brooke Denniston.

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Education Oxford Area High School to induct Distinguished Alumni class On Friday, May 29, Oxford Area High School will hold its ninth Distinguished Alumni induction ceremony. The Class of 2015 includes John A. Featherman, Class of 1956, Dr. Gammon Earhart, Class of 1990, and Brian Summers, Class of 1994. The Distinguished Alumni Program was established in 2006 to ensure that the lives and achievements of Oxford’s most accomplished graduates will be forever known among fellow graduates, current and future high school students, and the Oxford community. A luncheon in honor of each year’s inductees is held each spring, and is followed by a ceremony attended by the high school student body. Portraits of all the honorees are displayed in the high school’s rotunda. The Chester County Press will highlight one of the Distinguished Alumni inductees in each edition leading up the ceremony on May 29. In this issue, we are highlighting John A. Featherman. Since 2012, Featherman has been director of strategic initiatives for the Elite Group in Malvern, which provides employee benefits consulting, human resources, benefits administration and other services. He also serves on the board of directors of Clark Capital Management, an independent investment advisory firm based in Philadelphia. In 2003, Featherman was named CEO and chairman of First National Bank of Chester County, and remained in that position when Graystone Tower Bank

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John A. Featherman, a member of Oxford Area High School’s Class of 1956, is one of this year’s Distinguished Alumni recipients. This year’s inductees will be honored at a ceremony on Friday, May 29.

acquired First National in 2010, forming 1N Bank. Before joining First National Bank, he spent 30 years as principal/managing director of MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Attorneys At Law, West Chester, a leading regional law practice specializing in banking, corporate law, estate planning, and mergers and acquisitions. Featherman is a graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Law, Nashville, Tennessee and holds a Masters of Laws degree in Taxation from New York University School of Law. He earned a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from Penn State University, where he was president of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. Featherman served as a lieutenant/communications and operations officer in the United States Navy and has had tours of duty throughout the Pacific,

Caribbean and Atlantic oceans. During his naval career he served as an aide to three admirals. Featherman has received numerous awards and honors during his career, including the Chester County Community Foundation’s Jordan Award for Outstanding Philanthropic Leadership, Great Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year, Chamber of Commerce of Greater West Chester Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Chester County Bar Association Board of Directors Award, YMCA of The Brandywine Valley Huston Distinguished Service Award and the West Chester University Medallion for Outstanding Leadership and Service. Featherman has served in the House of Delegates of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and as president of the Chester County Bar Association. He is a founding board member and former chairman of the Chester County Community Foundation. Featherman served as finance chairman of the West Chester 200 Bicentennial Celebration and on the board of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry. He also served as chairman of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and currently leads the Supporting Committee of the Performing Arts Center of West Chester University. In his spare time Featherman enjoys golfing, biking, hiking, fishing and reading. He and his wife Jane have three children and five grandchildren and will celebrate 49 years of marriage this August.

Kennett High School student wins award for video On April 28, the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) presented 12 awards to local high-school students in the region who are pursuing careers in media and journalism. Kennett High School senior Sarah Terpning received The Award of Excellence for her news report featuring her classmate and local firefighter, Jack Melton. Now in its 13th year, the awards are intended to recognize cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news and informational achievements by high-school students. More than 140 students from more than a dozen high schools throughout the Greater Philadelphia region attended the event held at Neumann University in Aston. Awards were presented to the students by local media professionals. They were given to those with achievements in television in 10 categories. Kennett High School submit-

ted five entries in various categories. All entries were submitted online and judged by both college educators and media professionals from the Mid-Atlantic region. Sarah Terpning’s piece, titled “Answering the Call,” told the story of classmate Jack Melton, a volunteer firefighter with Kennett Fire Company No. 1, Station 24, who serves on Engine 24. She recorded and edited shots of Jack in class at the high school and in his volunteer work at the firehouse. Sarah’s story recognized Jack for his service to the community and his dedication to the job. Jack, the nephew of recently retired Kennett Fire Chief Steve “Monk” Melton, has trained extensively in fire and rescue operations. “We are delighted to recognize the work of these individuals who represent the future of broadcast journalism,” said Tara Faccenda, Executive Director of NATAS Mid-Atlantic. “It’s

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amazing to see the growth of the student awards program in our region as well. This year we received 126 entries from 25 different high schools – more than double the number of entries from last year. The level of competition is a true testament to the tremendous talent that these students display.” Over the past six years, the video production students in Kennett teacher Frank Vanderslice’s class have garnered two Emmy Awards and 22 Awards of Excellence.

Lertola named Avon Grove’s ‘Best of the Class’ Senior Matthew Lertola was recognized on April 17 as Avon Grove High School’s “Best of the Class” at an event hosted by WPVI-TV, 6-ABC at Temple University’s Performing Arts Center in Philadelphia. Lertola’s cumulative grade point average through the third marking period is 4.775, and he is ranked number 1 out of 399

students in Avon Grove High School’s class of 2015. He is also a member of the National Honor Society. Lertola plans to attend Ohio State next year and will major in chemical engineering. His activities at Avon Grove include varsity volleyball, performance in the musical “Guys and Dolls,” and participating in

the Model UN. He also enjoys snowboarding and playing piano. The event marks the 31st year WPVI-TV has recognized the region’s best and brightest high school students. A special halfhour broadcast highlighting the “Best of the Class” honorees and the event is scheduled to air on 6-ABC on Saturday, May 16, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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hay, and shearing sheep. He and his siblings all signed a covenant to do so. A new life had begun. How did Carnes do? In countrified terminology, the city kid had taken to the country like a duck to water. Adapting quickly to transitions like this have helped defined Carnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 29 years as one of Chester Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toughest prosecutors, enabling him to stay on point with a variety of clients ranging from corporations to small businesses to individuals, and from land use to civil trials to domestic relations. Now, as he campaigns for the role of a judge on the Chester County Court of Common Pleas, Carnes feels it will help him transition from the role of prosecutor to the role of arbitrator.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The job of a lawyer is to remove the problems and get solutions and fix things within the legal parameters,â&#x20AC;? Carnes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen so many attorneys go from being tough prosecutors to ascending to the bench and become an openminded, fair judge balancing both sides, evenly. In this new role, I would be dedicated to an even-handed approach to both parties, as opposed to being an advocate for one party.â&#x20AC;? After graduating from the Villanova School of Law in 1986 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where his father was once a professor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carnes embarked on a legal career that has been defined by its diversity. He clerked for the Hon. James Gardner Collins in the Commonwealth Court. He worked for the Public Defenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Chester County. He has been both a solo practitio-

ner and been associated with some of the top law firms in the County. He has served as solicitor on the township, borough, city and zoning hearing board levels. Since 2008, his solo practice works out of offices in West Chester and Parkesburg. If elected, Carnes said that one of the key missions of his position on the bench would be to establish a Court of Common Pleas that is respectful of both attorneys and participants on trial or in a proceeding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The judge in a courtroom has a great deal of power, and everybody who comes to him or her is looking to be treated with respect,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important that the judge be a humble person, and not allow ego to get in the way. Initially, the position of a judge is very intimidating, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that the judge reach out to the

people and make everybody feel comfortable. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a lot of judges do a wonderful job of this, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I hope to aspire to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would bring collegiality, and be a team player in cooperation with the other judges,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come in believing I could change the system, but come in knowing that I have the power to understand the law.â&#x20AC;? Carnes believes that creating a comfortable courtroom of mutu-

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told there was someone waiting for him in the lobby. Maisano turned to see who it was, and there was David, standing in front of him with his right hand outstretched. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Judge, I want to thank you,â&#x20AC;? he told Maisano. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a house, I am married, I have two kids, and a good job. And I owe it all to you.â&#x20AC;? Maisano would be the first to say that David did all the work, but such stories are the lifeblood of his 21 years as a Magisterial District Judge, stories that along with his 35 years in the practice of the law may get him elected to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I try to impose on these kids is that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re disrespecting themselves and their parents, because these parents are trying to provide an opportunity for their children,â&#x20AC;? Maisano said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tell these kids, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If you start working today, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll retire at age 70. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll spend the next 50 years doing something. Do you want to do something you enjoy, or do you want to do a job that you hate? Go home, look at the mirror, and ask yourself, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What kind of a life do I want?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;What your life doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have is a re-set button. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 25 and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve missed learning as much as you can, and developing critical thinking skills so that you

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al respect is only one aspect of being an effective member of the Court of Common Pleas. The other, he said, is diligent expedition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; keeping the case load from bogging down the court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a job that you have to come to by way of establishing a strategy,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One complaint that I hear is, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t this case being settled of resolved more quickly?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I would formulate an approach that would help the Court make

sure that none of the cases we arbitrate languish. I am a good negotiator and I am straightforward with people, but I am aggressive at times in order to get my client the best deal he or she can get. I would try to bring this same approach on the Court, in order to move cases forward.â&#x20AC;?

can provide for your family.â&#x20AC;? Although Maisano said that his position as a Magisterial District Judge has been a rewarding one, it comes with limitations on jurisdiction that would limit him from being able to have an even more dramatic impact on the lives of those whom he comes in contact in the courtroom -- particularly on youthful offenders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a Magisterial Judge, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been making life-altering decisions every day,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I make decisions about who pays who what. I make decisions about guilt or innocence, and personal freedom -- who goes home and who goes to jail. It has a profound effect on the people who come before us, and their family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the Court of Common Pleas, I would have greater authority, and it will allow me to make a greater impact and be able to accomplish more. It seems to me to be a logical progression to end my career at the trial court level.â&#x20AC;? Throughout his career as a Magisterial Judge, Maisano has earned a reputation for being fair and impartial, but also for imposing high bail and strict sentences to defendants whom he feels pose a threat to society. About 75 percent of the cases he sees are either directly or indirectly related to illegal drugs, which is not surprising, given the increased traffic

flow of narcotics like heroin into Chester County in recent years. Although Maisano has been known to be tough on drug dealers, he measures its impact from the standpoint of the entire community; in particular, the addict. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d prefer to see better treatment options [for addicts],â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have very little tolerance for drug dealers, and they do deserve to be in jail and I will put them there. But we need to put more of our resources into rehabilitation and treatment instead of incarceration. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not weak on crime, but I believe that good people sometimes make bad choices.â&#x20AC;? Maisano said that there are two components to being an effective judge. There is the by-the-book adjudication of cases done expeditiously within the bounds of the Code of Judicial Conduct. There is also the intangible side, which he has demonstrated for the past 21 years in his current position. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I treat everyone with respect, regardless of what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re charged with or accused of. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found that even the worst criminals will respond in kind,â&#x20AC;? Maisano said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appreciating human nature. I treat people the way that I want to be treated.â&#x20AC;? To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com .

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

Rounding out the field In addition to attorney John S. Carnes, Jr. and Judge Dan Maisano, two attorneys -- Allison Bell Royer and Julia MalloyGood, are also campaiging for the open seat on the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. Allison Bell Royer In her 23rd year as an attorney, Royer is a general practitioner who has appeared before countless Common Pleas Judges throughout Pennsylvania. She has a diverse legal background with significant litigation experience in all areas of the law: Civil, Criminal, Family, and Orphansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court. In addition, she served two terms as Chester County Prothonotary. Royer earned a B.A. in Government from the College of William and Mary, a J.D. from Widener University School of Law, an Estate Planning Certificate from Villanova University School of Law, and an LLM in Taxation from Villanova University School of Law. She has served as an Instructor for Continuing Legal Education, as a Civil Arbitration Panelist and Chairperson, and is a Master in the American Inns of Court (Stively Inn). Allison also held a Pennsylvania real estate sales license for 22 years. Royer has also been a pro bono attorney, a volunteer for the Access to Justice program, and a volunteer for the Wills for Heroes program. She is a member of the American and Chester County Bar Associations. She has been active in her community as a member of the Chester County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a coach of numerous youth sports teams, and a volunteer in a program for disabled horseback riders. To learn more about Allison Bell Royer, visit Facebook.com/ RoyerforJudge

Julia Malloy-Good In her 30th year of legal practice, Malloy-Good has served as a Master in Family Court, and an arbitrator, mediator and litigator. As a Master, she has heard complex cases, made recommended orders and actively engaged in a settlement process with attorneys and litigants which resolved many matters prior to Hearing. She heard the other cases and made decisions based on the law and facts of the case. Malloy-Good has served as a member of the Malvern Borough Planning Commission, Board member of the Maternal Child Health Care Consortium, President of the Chester County Bar Foundation, volunteer at Bridge of Hope, Co-Chair of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Task Force on Abuse in Church and Familyâ&#x20AC;? and a speaker to community groups on legal topics. She is a member of the Chester County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Within the Chester County Bar Association, Julia has served as a member of the Board of Directors, President of the Bar Foundation, Chair of the Family Law Section, and Chair of the Pro Bono Committee. She co-founded the Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court, bringing together attorneys from the greater Philadelphia area to share information regarding current legal issues and procedures in Family Law. Malloy-Good has been a facilitator, course planner, writer and presenter on many legal topics. She graduated from Wheaton College in Illinois and The John Marshall Law School. To learn more about Julia Malloy-Good, visit www.julia4judge.com. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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past Magisterial District Judge of Court 15-4-04, as well as the State and local police, Sheriff’s Department, prison, and Court of Common Pleas. He enrolled in district judge training and earned a district judge certification in 2008, preparing himself to serve as a district judge. “I took that step because I worked closely with the district court as a constable, and have seen and experienced firsthand the increasing challenges faced by our district court system as our local population grows,” Seavey explained. “I understand how critical it is that our Magisterial District Judge be a dedicated, full-time public servant to ensure the effective use of our precious taxpayer dollars.” Seavey said that one of the things that he is most proud of during his six years as a district judge is his work in the community, especially with young people. “I implemented my own anti-truancy program that is keeping kids in school,” Seavey explained, adding that other judges have used this program as a model for their own initiatives. He frequently visits schools and also meets with the families of at-risk youth to make sure they understand that he cares. When asked to talk about a time when he made a difference in a young person’s life, Seavey mentions a young man who was getting into fights and headed in the wrong direction. “I just saw something in him,” Seavey explained. “I believed in him.” After Seavey reached out to the young man, and worked with him, the boy got back on the right path and is now in college. In another instance, a young woman came in front of Seavey because of truancy issues. She eventually dropped out of high school, but did enroll to earn a G.E.D. She, too, is headed in the right direction again. Seavey said that he’s also proud that the district court runs efficiently under his direction. He noted that he hired bilingual staff and cross-trained them to simultaneously serve the community better and save the taxpayers money. Seavey’s court has been audited and received good

reports from the Auditor General of Pennsylvania, and was commended for complying with the administrative policies and procedures adopted by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. When Seavey ran for the position of judge, he vowed to always make himself available for law enforcement so that they wouldn’t have to drive across the county to have a case processed. He said that he has followed through on this. “I’m there every day and the police know that,” Seavey explained. “I’ve kept that promise and because of that I’m endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police.” Morley said that she has the ability to be honest, impartial, and fair with every person who walks into the courtroom. “I believe in the justice system,” she explained. “As a district judge, I would look at the facts of each case and apply the law fairly to everyone who comes into the courtroom. That means that the judge needs to know when someone has made a mistake where the law allows leniency, and when someone has committed an act for which the law states they must be held responsible. This must be done based on the facts the judge has before them and not on personal relationships or favors. I think it’s important to have someone in this position who respects the law.” Morley said that her previous experience as an attorney makes her well-suited for the position that she is seeking. “I have been a lawyer and a prosecutor for 19 years. I spent 10 of those years as a prosecuting attorney, holding criminals responsible for their actions for our children and our families, and to keep our communities safe.” As a wife and mother of four children in the Avon Grove School District, Morley is very involved with the community. She was a founder and coach of the Avon Grove Wildcats field hockey program and a director and coach of the Wildcats’ girls’ lacrosse program. “I have devoted years to establishing, improving, and supporting sports programs in the Southern Chester County area,” she said. “I have been the director and a coach of the Avon Grove Wildcats Girls Lacrosse program over the past six years. That program has grown from just two teams to eleven teams.

I coached field hockey for three years for the Unionville Recreational Association when our area did not have a field hockey program. Recognizing how many of our Avon Grove girls were traveling to Unionville for field hockey, I founded the Avon Grove Wildcats Field Hockey program, modeling it after our lacrosse program. I was very happy to have 100 girls come out for field hockey in our first year.” As the director, one of Morley’s responsibilities was to secure fields for the lacrosse and field hockey teams to use. She found that often one youth sports program was competing with another for field use. “Instead of fighting against each other, I saw a need to work together,” Morley explained. “Last summer, I mobilized and organized many of the local youth sports programs and we proposed to the school district a plan to form a task force so that we could change the existing policies on access and maintenance of fields to foster a sports community and work together to mutually benefit our programs and our families as well as the district.” The task force and the school district are still working on revising the policies in time for the coming school year. Morley is also an elected township auditor for Franklin Township, where she audits the financial records of the township. She said that she is proud of the fact that she won the endorsement of the Republican Party, and is hopeful that voters will support her on Election Day. “I would be honored to bring my leadership, community dedication, my legal training and experience, and my values to the position of Magisterial District Judge,” she said. Seavey, meanwhile, said that he has kept partisan politics out of the courtroom. He said that his record of being tough on criminals who deserve it, including murderers, rapists, and drug dealers, helped him earn the endorsement of law enforcement—the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 11. “There’s no better experience for being a judge than being a judge,” Seavey said. “I’ve worked in that court for nearly 14 years. I saw what needed to be done and that’s what I accomplished.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

The 2015 Primary election When Chester County voters go to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, they will be making numerous decisions about who will earn nominations for the General Election in November. Here’s a look at some of the other races that will be decided: In local school board races, Oxford School Board president Donna Arrowood, a Democrat, is one of three candidates seeking two of the at-large seats on the board. Becky Fetterolf, who is also seeking the Democratic nomination, and Robert Tenga, who has cross-filed, are also running for the nomination for the at-large seats. Incumbent Howard Robinson has cross-filed and is the only candidate on the ballot for his seat in Region I, which includes Upper Oxford Township, Lower Oxford Township East, and Oxford Borough East. In Region II, which includes West Nottingham Township, Lower Oxford Township West, and Oxford Borough West, incumbent Gary Olson has cross-filed and is the only candidate on the ballot. Oxford’s Region III includes East Nottingham Township and Elk Township. Arrowood is seeking the Democratic nomination for the seat that currently belongs to Joseph Tighe. Tighe is seeking reelection and has cross-filed. In Avon Grove, incumbent Charles F. Beatty III is seeking the Republican nomination to represent Region I on the board. Dave Giacomini has cross-filed for this seat. In Region II, where two seats are up-for-grabs, Jeff Billig and Tracy Lisi have both cross-filed. Bonnie Wolff and Herman Engle, both incumbents on the school board, are seeking the nominations in Region III. Both have cross-filed. Incumbent Dominic Perigo, Jr., a Republican, is seeking the nomination on the Republican side in Kennett Consolidated School District’s Region A. In Region B, two incumbents, Rudy Alfonso and Joseph Meola, have both cross-filed and are seeking the nominations for the two seats on the ballot. Incumbent Michael Finnegan is seeking another four-year term in Kennett’s Region C. In the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, in Region A (East Marlborough and West Marlborough townships), school board president Victor Dupuis is running unopposed for his seat. In Region B (Newlin, Pocopson and Birmingham townships), board member Robert Sage is running unopposed for his seat. In Region C (Chadds Ford and

Pennsbury townships), all three seats are open. Six candidates are running. Incumbent Carolyn Daniels is running on a team with John Murphy and Lorraine Ramunno. Incumbents Gregg Lindner and Kathleen Do are also running, on a team of three with challenger Beverly Brookes. Many of the township supervisor races offer only as many candidates as there are seats on the ballot. This is the case with incumbent Glenn Frederick in London Britain Township, who is seeking a six-year term. Tiffany Bell, an incumbent in West Nottingham, is seeking the Republican nomination for a six-year term. In London Grove Township, Raymond Schoen is seeking the Republican nomination. In Kennett Township, Whitney Hoffman is seeking the Democratic nomination for a six-year term on the board of supervisors, while Ted Moxon is seeking the Republican nomination. Ron Kepler is looking to return to the Lower Oxford Township Board of Supervisors, while Dale Lauver is seeking another six-year term in New London Township. There are two Republican candidates, John Auerbach and Donna Dea, seeking to be nominated for the two seats up for election in Franklin Township. In the East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors, Richard Hicks and Christine Kimmel are vying for the Republican nomination. In East Nottingham Township, longtime supervisor Gene Turns passed away last month. His name remains on the ballot for the Primary. Three other candidates—incumbent supervisor John Coldiron, Joseph Herlihy, and Shelley McLeod are vying for the two seats that are up for election this year. Jay Ennis and Radar O’Connell, both Republicans, are seeking the nominations for two seats that are open in Penn Township. In Elk Township, Estace Walters, the incumbent vice chairman, and Raymond Ramberger are on the ballot for the Republican nomination. Timothy Hancock and Howard Reyburn are each seeking the Republican nomination for a seat on the Upper Oxford Township Board of Supervisors. In Oxford Borough, there are three council seats up for election. Longtime borough council member Randy Teel has decided not to seek another term, however incumbent John Thompson, a Republican, and Susan Lombardi, a Democrat, are seeking their

party’s nomination for another term. Other candidates include Kathy Quillen, Jesse Yancoskie, and Chauncy Boyd. All three are seeking the nomination on the Republican side. In West Grove Borough, the four candidates who have filed for the borough council race include Clyde Jacobs, Mark Johnson, Brinis Miller, and Michael Ranieri. There are four seats being elected this year. There are three current Kennett Square Borough Council members—Leon Spencer, Chip Plumley, and Brett Irwin—whose terms are expiring at the end of this year. Spencer, the current council president and a former mayor and school board member in Kennett, has decided not to seek another term because of his appointment last year to the Council of Trustees for Cheyney University. Doug Doerfler, a Democrat, has filed for one of the three seats on borough council. In the race for Chester County Commissioner, each party will be nominating two candidates for the three-member board. The Republican candidates are both incumbents: Terence Farrell of West Chester, who has served as a county commissioner since 2008, and Michelle Kichline of Tredyffrin Township, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board in December of last year. On the Democratic side, incumbent Kathi Cozzone of Uwchlan Township and Bill Scott of West Chester Borough are the nominees. Incumbent District Attorney Tom Hogan is the lone candidate on the Republican side, while Tom Purl of Downingtown Borough is seeking the Democratic nomination. Incumbent sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh of Pennsbury Township is seeking the Republican nomination, while James Bell of West Goshen Township is bidding for the nomination on the Democratic side. Two West Chester Borough residents, Tisha Mae Brown, a Democrat, and Matt Holliday, a Republican, are seeking the party nomination for Prothonotary. Terri Clark, a resident of West Goshen Township, is seeking the nomination for register of wills on the Republican side, while Lani Frank is bidding for the Democratic nomination for the position. Rick Loughery, the incumbent recorder of deeds, is seeking the Republican nomination, while Hans Van Mol is seeking the Democratic nomination.

The 26th annual Kennett Run -- May 16

Run the Day named as official timer of 2015 Kennett Run By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Since its beginning 26 years ago, the Kennett Run has earned high praise not just for the funding it raises for the Kennett Square community, but for its fastidious attention to detail, which has been made possible from year-long planning and a dedicated army of volunteers. Ask any particpant to name the one Achilles heel in this otherwise well-oiled machine, however, and chances are that some will answer, “It takes too long for me to get my race result.” While the vast majority of runners and walkers at the Kennett Run spend their post-race experience at Anson B. Nixon Park socializing with friends and the community, a small portion of

serious competitors converge around the finish line, anxious to get thier race results. The task of providing finshing times for men and women in 5K and 10K races in as many as 16 different age groups is a daunting one for any timer, but in recent years, competitors have complained that they were waiting too long for results, or simply, waiting for results that never came. With this in mind, the Kennett Run Charities, Inc. officers and board directors have named Run the Day Race Management as the official timer for the 2015 Kennett Run. Based in Aston, Pa., Run the Day coordinates the timing for more than 230 races a year in Chester, Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia counties, as well as in southern New Jersey and Delaware. At this year’s event, competi-

tors will be linked into the ChronoTrack system, the leading chip system in the country, and one that is used at 95 percent of the biggest races in the United States, including the New York City Marathon. Competitors will wear a ChronoTrack Systems B-Tag, which is affixed to the back of the race bib. At the start and finish of the race, runners will trample over special timing mats that contain antennas that receive the signal from each individual runner’s tag. This allows the system to track hundreds, or even thousands, of competing runners and their individual tags. “It’s by far the best equipment, and we achieve over 99 percent effective reads,” said Tim Kreuger of Run the Day. “These are the most techno-

logically advanced chips in the world.” Kreuger said that the system will allow Run the Day to print results more quickly. “We start printing results every fifty runners in, so the time between the race finishes for a runner and the time they’ll get their results will be mere minutes,” he said. “Soon after you arrive at the finish line, your time will be printed and ready to read. It will also be on the Kennett Run website by noon that day, and competitors will be able to get downloadable finishes from it.” To learn more about this year’s Kennett Run, visit www. kennettrun.net. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@ chestercounty.com.

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Aston-based Run the Day Race Management is the official timer for the 2015 Kennett Run.

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Penn’s Grove Middle School names Students of the Month

Penn’s Grove Middle School teachers nominate Students of the Month for each grade level

Avon Grove’s Emily Carroll earns Good Citizen Award

team based on their academic achievements and participation in class and school activities.

Pictured with principal Lisa Stenz, Penn’s Grove Middle School eighth grade Students of the Month for February are (front from left) Kansas Preece, Gabriella Hoyos, Alexia Clevenstine, Brandon Brown, Jenna Porter and Ben Matthews; top from left, Amanda Quesenberry, Danielle Stackhouse, Justin Dawson, Diana Zavala Juarez, Ryan Kelly and Jimmy Regester.

Pictured with principal Lisa Stenz, Penn’s Grove Middle School seventh grade Students of the Month for February are (front from left) Cira Brake, Melissa Velazquez-Vazquez, Eveny Achuff and Xitali Torres; middle row from left, Fernando Mendoza, Jesus Camarena, Race Oatman and Elena Roe; top row from left, Abigail Cummiskey, Miranda Nilan, Kaitlyn Baker and Nowell Clay.

Oxford Rotary Club honors Seniors of the Month Oxford Area High School students Jennifer Coleman and Joshua Stillman were honored as Oxford

Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for March. Jennifer, daughter of Linda and

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Oxford Area High School students Jennifer Coleman and Joshua Stillman were honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for March. Pictured from left are principal Christopher Dormer, Ed and Joshua Stillman; Jennifer, Linda, and Howard Coleman, and Oxford Rotary Club president Marilyn Knaub, M.D.

Howard Coleman, is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. With National Honor Society, she has volunteered during the organization’s fall and spring American Red Cross blood drives. Jennifer was a member of the varsity volleyball team for three years. As a senior, she recorded 167 “kills” and was named the team’s Most Valuable Player. She was also an All ChesMont League First Team selection. Jennifer also plays club volleyball with the Lanchester Blast. “I have been playing volleyball for seven

years and it has taught me how to interact with others, it has taught me respect for my teammates, coaches, and opponents, and how to persevere through challenges,” she told the Rotary Club members. Jennifer volunteers as a teacher in the summer Vacation Bible School at the New Life Christian Center in New London. In the summer of 2013, she participated in the Teen Volunteer Program at Longwood Gardens, where she worked in the children’s garden. Jennifer plans to attend either the University of Florida or University

The Chester County chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized Avon Grove High School senior Emily Carroll with a Good Citizen Award. The honor recognizes Carroll for qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism at home, school and in her community. Students are nominated by their teachers and peers. The Avon Grove High School guidance department nominated Carroll for the award. The application for consideration included her high school transcript and a list of her extracurricular and community service activities. The purpose of the society, and the local chapter, is to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence. The objective is achieved, in part, through education and encourag-

ing historical research about the American Revolution. Carroll was honored at a reception held March 9 at the Grove United Methodist Church in West Chester.

of Pittsburgh to study for a nursing career. Joshua, son of Victoria and Ed Stillman, is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and is a four-year member of the high school’s Chester County Academic Competition team. He is a two-year member and current vice president of the National Honor Society, helping to coordinate three Red Cross blood drives and the organization’s activities at freshman orientation and

a the high school’s annual Holiday Festival. Joshua is a four-year member and captain of the varsity tennis team. At first singles, he was named the team’s Most Outstanding Player in his freshman, sophomore, and junior years. After graduation, Joshua plans to study for a degree in finance at Villanova University or the University of Delaware. He would then like to attend Villanova Law School to study business law.

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Willowdale rocks Mother’s Day 23rd running of steeplechase draws large crowd

By Nancy Johnson Correspondent A warm but lovely day was on tap for Chester County’s traditional Mother’s Day at the Willowdale Steeplechase in Unionville on May 10. Those who chose to arrive early enjoyed Willowdale’s preview to

the horse races, the Jack Russell Terrier races. Very competitive pony races and a junior horse race were next, followed by a two-mile flat race and five races ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 miles over timber. Willowdale has always been a favorite venue of racegoers because the vast majority of the course can be seen from the

viewing area. But Willowdale also attracts those who want to take mom and the family out to enjoy a tailgate party and peruse shops in the beautiful countryside. Once again, the Willowdale Steeplechase’s beneficiaries were the New Bolton Center, Quest Therapeutic Services, and Stroud Water Research Center.

Photos by Nancy Johnson

Just about every horse in the race was leading at some point, making the Foxhunter’s Chase quite exciting. Illustration (pictured) finished second.

Riders attempt to align their horses for the start of the Foxhunter’s Chase.

Katie Hindt and Inauguration handily won the Junior Horse race, with none of the other eight horses in sight at the finish line.

Stick pony races were great side entertainment for the younger set.

Dapper enjoys socializing at the races.

It might not be quite her size, but this young lady made an adorable hat model.

The canine spectators enjoyed taking a swim break at the Dog Hospitality Tent hosted by PAWS Training Center and Brandywine ACE, Pet & Farm/Oxford Feed & Lumber.

Three teachers selected as Heart of Learning winners Three winners of the Citadel Heart of Learning Awards have been announced, selected from 1,200 nominated teachers in Chester County. The winners are Mike Kelly of Kennett High School, Julie Myers of Penn’s Grove Middle School, and Sally Bopp of West Chester Howse Elementary School. Each winner gets $1,500 for classroom use, and each also won $500 when they were named as finalists. The awards began in 1991, sponsored by Citadel Banking and The Chester County Intermediate Unit. The 15 finalists represent each of the 13 Chester County school districts, as well as one teacher from the Chester County Intermediate Unit and one from a non-public school, including charter and home schools. In a press release, Citadel announced:

“Mike Kelly is a 45-year veteran, teaching secondary mathematics with the Kennett School District. He is the Mathematics Department chairperson, the senior class advisor, president of the Kennett Education Association, and serves on the professional development, new teacher induction, and teacher evaluation committees. “Ms. Myers is a gifted students teacher who has been with the Penn’s Grove Middle School for six years. She is a key member of the school improvement team, which analyzes the school level PVAAS data, Study Island data and other schoolbased assessments. In addition to performing her instructional duties, she collaborated with a seventh-grade math teacher to co-write and develop a new eighth-grade enrichment class called Academic Enrichment

through Ipads.” Mary C. Howse Elementary School principal Dr. Stephen Catrambone said, “Sally Bopp is a true consummate professional educator. She not only personally invests her own time, but her heart and soul go into every lesson she prepares. Sally can be seen bringing items in from her home from time to time to enhance and personalize instruction and when the night crew is cleaning, they often stop to chat as Sally is here well into the evening. She takes such pride in every student and especially enjoys maintaining contact with them even into adulthood. Many former students have come back to visit, some have written to her and some have even invited her to high school graduations, college graduations, special award ceremonies and even personal celebrations! Mary C. Howse is

The Citadel Heart of Learning winners (from left): Julie Myers, Mike Kelly, and Sally Bopp.

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Sports Unionville tops Kennett in annual trophy game By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Plenty of pitchers in the ChesMont League will attest to the fact that allowing runners to reach base in front of Unionville slugger Drew Jarmuz is just living dangerously. Jarmuz stepped to the plate with two runners on in the first inning of the May 6 game against Kennett and delivered an RBI double. He came up in the second inning with the bases loaded and smoked a hard single to left to score two more runs. That was more than enough offense for Unionville starting pitcher Alex Pechin, who allowed one run and three hits over seven innings as Unionville defeated Kennett, 13-1, in the annual trophy game between the crosstown rivals. The win boosted Unionville’s record to 11-7. “We haven’t been hitting very well,” explained Unionville coach Mike Magee. “Yesterday, we spent some extra time hitting and it worked out for us today.” Unionville built a 6-0 lead early on, thanks to two of Jarmuz’s hits, a two-run double by Ryan Barrett, and an RBI single by Pechin. Kennett scored a run in the bottom of the third when Drew Massetti singled and Matt Kelly doubled him home. But Unionville got that run right back in the top of the fourth when Pechin singled in Tyler Rafetto, making it 7-1. The Indians pushed the lead to 10-1 in the top of the fifth when they loaded the bases for Jarmuz. He hammered an off-speed pitch

that hit high off the wall in left, just a few feet short of leaving the yard. All three runs scored on the double. Unionville added on three more runs in the top of the seventh. Jarmuz singled home another run—he finished this workday 4-for-4 with seven RBIs. Magee explained how Jarmuz, who will be playing collegiate baseball next year at LaSalle, is able to have so many good atbats. “He’s a very patient hitter,” Magee said. “He’s not afraid to hit with two strikes. He doesn’t panic.” Pechin turned in another fine performance on the mound and at the plate. “He’s really been lights-out for us,” Magee said. “He mixes up his pitches. He changes speeds

well. He hits his spots. He throws strikes.” Pechin is a standout on the football field as well, where he was a quarterback, kicker, and punter. He is heading to Bucknell University in the fall to play football. Unionville is a senior-laden team, and Magee said that he’s proud of them for playing so well as this season has progressed. “What a great group of kids,” he said of the seniors. “These guys were all freshmen when I started here. I will definitely miss them.” This game was played under the lights at the NVF Field/KAU Senior Field, and many of the players on the two teams know each other well because they’ve played together on KAU teams.

This annual game between Kennett and Unionville is called the Stomp in the Swamp, and Unionville now holds a series edge of 5-2 overall. Before the game, both teams honored their senior players. The Unionville seniors include Ryan Barrett, Joey Fulton, Dan Garver, Jarmuz, Andrew Jones, Chris Lau, Pechin, Eric Takoushian, and Ivan Yen. The Kennett seniors include Greg Badis, Austin Gray, Justin Hall, Zachary Ploener, Ian Slicer, Chris Tucker, Michael Uhle, and Joe Zirolli. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

Photo by Steven Hoffman

Tim Hoge, a former batboy for the Unionville baseball team who now handles those duties for the West Chester University baseball team, threw out the honorary first pitch.

Photo by Steven Hoffman Photo by Steven Hoffman

Drew Jarmuz, who is heading to LaSalle to play baseball, had four clutch hits for the Indians.

Both teams honored their senior players before the game.

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Local News Baker Station Road bridge to be replaced By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The Chester County-owned bridge on Baker Station Road in London Grove Township will undergo an extensive repair next year, in order to fix major components that now show deterioration. Delivering a ten-minute presentation at the London Grove Board of Supervisors meeting on May 6, Matt Hickson of Traffic, Planning & Design, Inc. of Pottstown said that the bridge, a 44-foot, two-lane, single-span structure, was built in the 1980s. Unfortunately, its superstructure – the portion of the bridge that comprises its span and receives the live load that rests on piers and abutments – has recently experienced water seepage that has leaked down onto the bridge’s supporting beams. The bridge is located to the north of East Baltimore Pike, off of Lake Road. “Cracks have been found in the beams,” Hickson said. “Based on the directives across the state regarding the safety of bridges, the superstructure needs to be replaced as soon as possible.” Hickson said that the proposed structure, which is being designed by Traffic, Planing & Design, will have a similar width and span as the current one, and the proposed scope of work will include removing the existing beams and deck, provide minor repair to the abutments and protection to minimize the impact of flowing water, and installing new beams and a concrete deck. During the rebuilding of the bridge, a detour route will be utilized and all proper signs will be placed in the vicinity of the bridge. Hickson said that the new bridge is currently in its final design stages, and that the project will be bid out to contractors. Pending any additional Department of Environmental Protection permits that may be needed, construction is expected to begin in early 2016 and will take about three months to build. In other township business, residents from the Lamborn Hunt development asked the board if

TEEN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT A 16-year-old Kennett Square girl was arrested by Kennett Square Police on April 16 on charges of simple assault, terroristic threats, harassment and possession of instruments of crime. Police said that at 6:20 p.m. in the 100 block of Waterworks Drive, the girl approached one victim with a knife in her hand, pushed the victim, spit on her and challenged her to fight. A second victim told police that the suspect put the knife within a few inches of his chest, threatened to stab him and spit on him. Charges were filed through the Juvenile Unit of the District Attorney’s Office. DRUG AND FLEEING CHARGES Kennett Square Police arrested Ezequiel Navarrette, 39, of Wilmington, Del., for possession of drugs with intent to deliver, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, reckless endangerment, fleeing police and several traffic offenses after a pursuit on April 17. The incident began in the 500 block of Center Street at 4:20 p.m., and ended

Keystone Custom Homes, the construction company for the development, has been in touch with the township regarding the lengthy list of cosmetic projects it still needs to complete at Lamborn Hunt. Their appearance in front of the board stems from the concerns they shared at the April 1 board meeting, when they said that Keystone Custom Homes had left an entire punch list of unfinished projects that threaten the aesthetic of the neighborhood and the safety of its residents. At the April 1 meeting, Lamborn Hunt resident Tony Taglione listed a number of incomplete projects, including downed trees that have not yet been removed, flooded sidewalks, storm drains that do not meet regulation standards, and the fact that some of the retention ponds in the development do not properly collect water during heavy rains. Taglione – and other residents – told the supervisors on May 6 that although some work has been done, several projects still remain unfinished. “Obviously, patience is a virtue, but it’s three years in, and so it’s becoming tough as a resident to be patient,” Taglione said. “They have [told us] that they’re going to do pretty much all of it, and they have started work,” township manager Steve Brown responded to Taglione. “We had a fair amount of conversation about the debris in the woods. They said that they’ve gone in there once, but because it was wetlands, they can’t get in there because they were afraid that they would disturb the wetlands.” Supervisor Dave Connors suggested that a meeting be set up with a township representative, a member of the Lamborn Hunt Homeowner’s Association and a representative from Keystone, in order to conduct a walk-through of the development. In response to the comments of residents to the board about excessive truck and car traffic through the Traditions at Inniscrone development, the board voted 4-1 to authorize a study to look at possible enforcein the 1100 block of Kaolin Road. Navarrette was unable to post $55,000 secured bail and was remanded to Chester County Prison. Kennett Square Police were assisted by the New Garden Township Police and the Chester County Detectives. UNDERAGE DRINKING Kennett Square Police cited Ivan Aguilar-Morales, 20, of Avondale, for underage drinking after police saw him staggering in the 600 block of West Cypress Street on April 18 at 2:44 a.m. Kennett Square Police cited Jacob Seamon, 18, of Avondale, for underage drinking after police saw him staggering in the 500 block of South Broad Street on April 25 at 4:25 p.m. He was released to a friend. New Garden Township Police stopped a car at Sharp and Bucktoe roads on April 24 at 11:52 p.m. for an equipment violation. Inside the car was driver Julio Almanza-Lopez, 22, of Kennett Square, along with Luis Carrillo, 19, of Kennett Square, Alvaro Sanchez, 19, of Avondale, and Jose SilvaRodriguez, 20, of Kennett Square. Police found alcohol and marijuana inside the car. The driver was processed and released pending drug-related charges. Citations were issued for underage consumption to the passengers.

ment of truck transportation restrictions and traffic calming options in the development, at a cost to the township not to exceed $2,500. The board announced that there will be a public, town hall-type meeting with township officials to get feedback on the concept of the township becoming a a part of a regional police department in southern Chester County – a concept that currently has the interest of several are townships and municipalities, including London Grove. The meeting will be held on May 21 at Fred S. Engle Middle School, beginning at 7 p.m. “This will give the board the opportunity to discuss with residents what has transpired so far, and what financial costs there are [in being a part of a potential department] and get feedback from residents,” said board chairman Richard Scott-Harper. The board had differing opinions as to whether law enforcement officers should also be invited to the meeting. Scott-Harper said that it would be inappropriate to invite police officers – specifically, the State Police in Avondale – to the meeting, while Connors said that “all stakeholders” involved in the concept should be invited to the meeting, including the State Police. Supervisor Michael Pickel disagreed with Connors, saying that said that he spoke with Kennett Square Mayor Matthew Fetick, who will be hosting a similar meeting in Kennett Borough with officials and residents. Fetick told Pickel that although it’s a public meeting, the borough is asking its law enforcement officials, should they choose to attend the meeting, not to arrive in police uniform and encourage them not to share hard examples of their stance on the issue of regional policing. “I don’t think there’s any board member here who is saying that

the State Police are not doing an excellent job in providing service,” Scott-Harper said. “We have all heard some concerns from State Police about our opinions toward their service. We are not critical of them. The question is whether it is time for a township as big as this to provide additional services or not. “I’m just looking at the fact that the purpose of the meeting is simply to have a conversation with the residents before we go any further with this,” Scott-Harper added. “If it does proceed from there, then there has to be conversations with law enforcement officials.” After further discussion, the board agreed to arrange a meeting with the State Police prior to the May 21 meeting, but that no invitations will be extended to local law enforcement officials for the town hall meeting. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

The best dinner in Landenberg Photo by Richard L. Gaw Reverend Hun Lu Lee of the Landenberg United Methodist Church, left, presides over a kitch-

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Community News Youth summer programs at Chester County Parks Youth-focused, multi-day programs will be available this summer at Nottingham and Hibernia County Parks and Springton Manor Farm. Young people can enjoy one, six or all 11 free sessions of Nottingham County Park’s Summer Discovery Series for ages 9 to 13. Parents are invited to stay for all programs, which are held from 6 to 8 p.m. The Aug. 22 program will run 7 to 9 p.m. May 19: Where the Wild Things Grow -- Bring your gardening gloves and dig in. Learn to grow a garden full of plants to benefit all kinds of animals, from butterflies to birds and more. Help plant the park’s butterfly garden, and take home some seeds to start your own. May 28: Camp Cooking -Learn how to safely prepare a snack on an open fire. Peaches or apples will be roasted to sample at the end of the program. June 10: CSI: Birds -- Take a peek into the world of birds from a different angle. With a trained wildlife rehabilitator, use your detective skills to examine dead birds and determine what injuries they have and how they happened. Did the bird die of natural causes or maybe something darker? Protective equipment provided. June 23: Outdoor Games -- Come for an evening of games, some dating back to

the time of the Civil War. Learn to play Crows and Cranes, Making the Mash, Capture the Flag and more. July 8: Search & Rescue -Meet the dogs (and people!) of Mason Dixon Rescue Dogs. How do these amazing dogs use their noses to find people? Learn how to be safe in the park and what to do if you become lost. Practice your hiding skills while the dogs search for you. July 18: Beaver Builders – Did you know beavers have bright orange teeth? Or that not all beavers build dams? Hopefully we catch a sneak peek of this aquatic creature as we learn all about their secret underwater lives. July 23: Archery -- The Atglen Sportsmen’s Club will instruct on how to safely shoot a bow and arrow at a target. Each participant will shoot three arrows and have additional turns as time permits. July 28: Photography Basics -- Using your own point and shoot camera, learn how to take the best photo possible. We’ll cover lighting, subject and composition before heading out into the park to test your new skills. Aug. 5: Ice Cream on the Move -- See some of the park as we get moving and shaking to turn milk into ice cream. Then relax in the shade and enjoy your frozen treat. Aug. 13: Outdoor Survival -- When lost, keep calm and

rely on your training. Learn methods to avoid getting lost and what to do if you become lost. Build confidence in your outdoor skills. Aug. 22: Night in the Park -- The woods change at dusk. Some animals will become active, while others will rest. Hike into the deep woods to learn about the night sky; identify the sights, sounds and creatures, and use your night vision and other senses to look for light and travel without a flashlight. Three new adventure camps will be featured at Hibernia and Springton Manor Farm. Each camp will include daily hands-on activities, discussions and team building skills. Wilderness Survival – June 22 to 26 Park: Hibernia County Park, Wagontown Ages: 10 – 14 Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $225 Have what it takes to be an outdoor survivor? Welcome to the world of wilderness survival using ancient skills and modern tools. Campers are challenged to build natural shelters and introduced to outdoor navigation and signaling. Learn how to pack for adventures and practice the secrets of invisibility and stealth. Skills are woven into each day through storytelling, discussions and team challenges. Participants must provide their own lunch. Spy Training – July 20 to 24 Park: Springton Manor Farm,

Glenmoore Ages: 7 – 11 Times: 9 a.m. to noon Cost: $115 Are you the world’s next Super Spy? After assuming your new secret identity and being debriefed, your spy training begins. Become an expert in the art of disguise, codebreaking, surveillance, stealth and leaving no trace. With the other cadets, solve high-level crimes, navigate challenging obstacle courses, and try to discover the double-agent. Nature Superheroes – Aug. 3 to 7 Park: Springton Manor Farm, Glenmoore Ages: 6 – 10 Times: 9 a.m. to noon Cost: $115 Become a superhero of epic proportions! Design your own superhero character, complete with an origin story, secret identity and super powers. Explore superhero qualities through themed crafts, puzzles and outdoor games. Supercharge your powers through obstacle courses. Learn from the heroes of comic books, action movies, and everyday heroes within our community. Registration is required for all programs. For more information: Nottingham County Park – 610-932-2589; Springton Manor Farm – 610942-2450; Hibernia County Park – 610-383-3812. www. chesco.org/ccparks.

Stroud Water Research Center honored Bernard W. Sweeney, Ph.D., director of the Stroud Water Research Center, received the Berks County Conservation District’s Conservation Individual of the Year Award on April 27 in Shartlesville, Pa . “We are pleased to recognize Dr. Sweeney’s proactive work to apply the science of riparian forest ecology. It supports the district’s efforts to improve water quality in Berks County’s streams and rivers,” said district executive Dan Greig upon presenting the award. Last year, Sweeney, and colleague Denis Newbold, Ph.D., conducted an extensive scientific literature review, published in the June issue of Journal of American Water Resources Association, in which they concluded that streamside forest buffers, long considered a best management practice,should be 100 feet wide on both sides to adequately protect freshwater ecosystems from human activities. “I am honored to receive this award, and pleased that the Berks County Conservation District is applying the research behind best management practices by supporting the installation of wide forest buffers in its programs,” said Sweeney. Wide forest buffers on both sides of a stream provide many ecosystem benefits. These include: filtering out excess nitrogen, trapping soil sediments, preventing stream bank erosion and cooling the stream, through shade, to a healthier temperature for aquatic life. Trees also drop leaves and

large woody debris, which provide an important food source and healthier habitat for aquatic insects and fish. Streamside forests also contribute to stream channel widening and improved channel meandering, which helps prevent downstream flooding. “Meadows and grass buffers do not provide many of those benefits and don’t perform any of them as effectively as do trees,” said Sweeney. Current standards for a minimum forest buffer width vary from state to state, and even from program to program, generally ranging from 35 feet to 100 feet. Replanting forests in previously cleared land is a key component of Stroud Water Research Center’s watershed restoration efforts. The Lancaster County Conservation District honored Stroud Water Research Center with its Cooperating Agency Award on March 19. Stroud Center, in partnership with local conservation districts, presented many workshops in Berks and Lancaster counties to help farmers and landowners learn how they can access state and federal incentives that offset the costs of making improvements and keeping the land in its natural state. Stroud Center also hosted a daylong workshop about stream health for the Lancaster County Conservation District. Participants enjoyed a tour of Stroud Center’s LEED Platinum certified environmental education complex and stream room labs.

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