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Large crowd complains to U-CF School Board about vandalism and the attitude of students By John Chambless Staff Writer

Kennett Square Life magazine

The big-ticket decision at the June 18 meeting of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board was the approval of the final school budget for next year, but most of the first hour of the meeting was taken up

by complaints from teachers and parents about discipline problems at Unionville High School. During public comment at the beginning of the meeting, which stretched to 45 minutes, several people spoke about specific incidents of vandalism and disrespect at the school, as well as a recent

move by parents of some students who have been suspended to get the suspensions rescinded and erased from transcripts that could mar college applications. Tricia Einstein, who has worked as a support staff member at the high school since 1998, told the board, “It’s been a rough year and a

Bills, budgets, and the never-ending balancing act of being a state lawmaker Landhope Farms is coming to Oxford...6A

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State Rep. John Lawrence outlines HB 85 on the House Floor on June 11.

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

At 12:12 p.m. on Monday, June 11, State Rep. John Lawrence entered Room 60 in the east wing of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg. A House

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meeting was set to begin at 12:15 p.m., and there was one topic on the agenda: HR 948 that requests that the state auditor general conduct a financial audit of the 118 nonpoint projects approved by PENNVEST, the Pennsylvania

Infrastructure Investment Authority (See sidebar). The committee meeting was quick because it has to be: The 203 state representatives were due on the House Floor at 1 p.m. for the start of that day’s session. There, the lawmakers will debate and Continued on Page 3A

Lawmakers seek audit of projects that received PENNVEST funding A loan to a private equity fund, in particular, has attracted lawmakers’ attention By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer State lawmakers are calling for Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale to conduct a financial audit of the 118 nonpoint source projects approved by the Pennsylvania

Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) board of directors. At a June 11 meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, members discussed HR 948. State Rep. Martin Causer, the prime sponsor of the resolution, is a Republican whose district includes

parts of Cameron, McKean, and Potter counties. The broad issue is the 118 nonpoint projects approved by the PENNVEST board of directors, but there is a particular concern about a $50 million loan that the state made to Continued on Page 3A

half at school. In the past 18 months or so, I’ve witnessed egregious infractions that would never have been condoned by parents in the past, and which are now sometimes viewed as worthy of defense. ... Parents are pressuring our administration to back off on our discipline code and on allowing students to face the consequences of their behaviors. I urge you to stand firm in the face of unreasonable parental pressure and interference. Please don’t just listen to the loudest and angriest voices in the room.” A former UHS teacher who retired two years ago told the board, “As parents have pointed out at recent meetings, even our wonderful kids make mistakes. That can be painful when it comes time to face the consequences, but our kids

must. The district office and the high-school administration must be a team. Making changes to agreed-upon and well-communicated consequences for misbehavior after the fact, and reversing decisions when parents and students were well aware of the consequences for misbehavior, is going down a dangerous road. When discipline is eroded, nobody wins.” One of the most riveting comments came from school librarian Dori Ray. “I have been working in the district for 18 years,” she said. “The school library staff has unfortunately had to bear the brunt of some of the most egregious behavior. Students seem to take joy in causing disruption and chaos in the library. Our school newspaper does not show any Continued on Page 4A

Man arrested for sexual assault of 4-year-old Avondale girl The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced on June 14 the arrest of Humberto Guzman-Garcia, 35, for the sexual assault of a 4-yearold Avondale girl. District Attorney Tom Hogan said, “This crime is every parent’s nightmare. … This is proof that evil exists in this world.” Guzman-Garcia, 35, last lived at 326 Lake Road in Avondale. The press release from the District Attorney said that at about 3:30 a.m. on June 10, the girl’s parents realized their daughter was missing from their home. The victim’s father went outside, where he saw Guzman-Garcia by a shed, holding the girl down. His pants were unbuckled, and he fled. The girl told her father that she heard a knock on her bedroom door, and opened it. Guzman-Garcia then took her outside and sexually assaulted her. Police found the suspect hiding in a nearby disabled car. The victim’s father

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identified him. Guzman-Garcia is a stranger to the family. He has been charged with kidnapping, aggravated indecent assault, attempted rape, and related charges. He was arrested, failed to post bail, and was taken to Chester County Prison. “Given the nature of the attack, we are concerned that there could have been prior victims,” Hogan said. “Anybody with information about Humberto Guzman-Garcia should call the police to assist in the investigation.” Anyone with additional information is asked to call Trooper Stefano Gallina at 610-268-2022.

Avon Grove HS graduates 444 at June 12 commencement By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer While the 90th annual commencement ceremonies for Avon Grove High School, held June 12 at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, began and ended the traditional way with a processional of “Pomp and Circumstance” and a presentation of diplomas, it was the stuff of its middle – six student speeches – that served as its key and inspirational narrative. Before a sold-out audience who packed the 5,000-seat University of Delaware arena to see 444 students receive their diplomas, the graduation band’s rendition

of the National Anthem was the perfect introduction to remarks by school principal Scott DeShong, who began the ceremony by recognizing the more than one dozen graduates who will be attending the military or affiliated academies. They include Tyler Barton, U.S. Coast Guard; Eric BodallaZovala, U.S. Marine Corps; U.S. Anthony Cacciavillani, National Guard; Brennen Carr, U.S. Army ROTC; Alexander Day, U.S. Air Force Academy; Avery Domino, U.S. Army; Ryan Gerenser, U.S. Military Academy; Nathaniel Hammond, U.S. Naval Photos by Richard L. Gaw Academy; Zachary Hoferer, A capacity audience gathered to witness the 90th annual Avon Grove High School Continued on Page 5A

commencement ceremony, held June 12 at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark.

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Local News Landhope Farms announces new store to be built on Route 10 in Oxford Landhope Farms has announced that, after three years of planning, they are placing a new convenience store at the corner of Route 10 and Conner Road and returning to the Oxford community. Dixon Stroud, owner and president of Landhope Corporation, said, “It was a solid business decision to sell some of our assets back in 1999 when we left the Oxford community. However, we also realized that as we prepared for our new expansion, Oxford was going to be the first community we re-entered. The people of Oxford were very loyal to us and we have no doubt they will love how the company has evolved when we open our doors. We’ve partnered with Schorn Construction to build our new site. Joe Schorn has a history with Landhope Farms as he is also the contractor who built our Port Deposit, Md., store in 2001.” The new location will have high-speed diesel dispensers towards the rear of the building that will serve large trucks on Route 10, with easy access to Route 1. The 6,000-square-foot store will showcase a coffee and specialty beverage area,

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Representatives of the Landhope team were at the site of the new store on the morning of June 18. From left: Ron Sikora, Ian Kramer, Joe Schorn, Charlie Delp, Ron Kepler, Michael Bucklin, Howard Lebold, Dennis McCartney, Bo Alexander, Becky Yakscoe and Jim Fritsch.

hand-dipped ice cream and a deli, in addition to convenience items like soda, candy and chips. “The people of Oxford know Landhope Farms, and that we stand for freshness and quality,” according to Dennis McCartney, director of operations, and a resident of Oxford. “We are different than many others. We still slice our own meats and cheeses right in the store, and only offer fresh vegetables for our signature hoagies. We’ve

expanded our food service lineup to include quarterpound Angus burgers and French fries. However, everyone wants to know if we’re bringing back chili and chicken pot pie. The answer is ‘Yes’. Our new Landhope Farms Soup Bar will be a popular part of our new store, we have no doubt.” Over the past three years, Landhope Farms has been working with the township. Stroud added, “The process of opening a convenience store has become considerably more complicated since

1969, when the township handed me the occupancy permit two weeks after we opened. Things have certainly changed.” Michael Bucklin, the vice president of Landhope Corporation, said, “We knew that with the Landhope Farms brand having been strong in the Oxford market, it will draw a lot of people to that corner on Route 10. We’ve worked with state and local officials to ensure the roadwork on Route 10 and Conner Road will result in a safer intersection with a traffic light,

as well as a right-hand turning lane on Conner Road. We want to make sure the residents of Lower Oxford Township and the surrounding community know we have their concerns at heart.” Behind the scenes for the past three years, Landhope Farms has been weaving into the Oxford community through financial support, as well as product donations to many local charities. “If we can help, we will,” McCartney said. “Whether it is donating to the Oxford Women’s Club, prepar-

ing hoagies for the OAHS football team or helping stock the OAHS basketball team’s concession stand, we love to support our local communities in any way we can. We are also very excited about being the presenting sponsor of the Connective Festival in Oxford on Aug. 4 as well, and hope the community comes out and enjoys the day.” Landhope Farms plans to employ between 20 and 30 part-time and fulltime employees at the new Oxford location.

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mushrooms with grass-fed beef or lamb. At the CookOff, all recipes will be made with the Australian grassfed beef or lamb of True Aussie Beef and Lamb. Blended mushroom recipes require ground mushrooms to be mixed with a protein. As a trendy meat extender, the mushrooms create a flavorful combination for burgers, meatballs, tacos, stuffing, or even a Bolognese sauce. All finalists will receive $100, a $250 gift card and Party Pack from True Aussie Beef and Lamb, and a Kitchen Aid 3.5-Cup OneTouch two-Speed Chopper with Extra Bowl. There is also a special Challenge Butter prize of $250 for the best use of Challenge Butter with mushrooms.

The challenge for 2018 is to develop a creative, flavorful recipe that features the mushrooms that are commercially grown in Kennett Square (button, crimini, portabella, oyster, maitake, and/or shiitake) blended with grass-fed beef and/or lamb. From all the entries submitted, six finalists will be selected to prepare their recipes in the Mushroom Festival’s Special Events Tent on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. Rules, regulations and the application can be downloaded for the Mushroom Festival’s Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off at www.mushroomfestival. org. Click on the Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off link on the home page. The deadline to enter is midnight on July 6.

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vote on a number of bills, dash off to more committee meetings, and then the lawmakers will have discussions about pending bills in caucus. It’s budget season, and the pace of activity for state lawmakers is at its peak. Every day is different when your workplace is the State Capitol, but this was more or less a typical day in the life of Lawrence – a day that began long before he stepped into the committee meeting to discuss HR 948. Lawrence commuted to the state capital from his home in the 13th District, and there were morning meetings in his Harrisburg office―office 211 in the Ryan Office Building. Lawrence has been a state lawmaker since he was elected in 2010, and a visitor to his Harrisburg office would know right away that he represents the 13th Legislative District: There was a potato chip box from Herr Foods, a pair of shoes from Dansko, a basket of mushrooms, and unopened bottles of wine from Paradocx Vineyard, among other items that illustrate life in the 13th District’s four boroughs and 13 townships. Part of a state lawmaker’s job is sitting in on caucus sessions and committee meetings in Harrisburg, making a wide range of decisions related to the spending of $32 billion annually. Another part of the job is serving the constituents in the home district in a variety of ways, and it’s this part of the job that might give Lawrence, a native of Landenberg, the most satisfaction. “I will listen to everyone, on all sides of the debate, but at the end of the day I listen to the people in the 13th District,” Lawrence explained on his way to the House Floor. When the Pennsylvania House of Representatives meets in session, a center aisle divides the House into equal parts. Democrats sit to the left of the aisle and Republicans sit to the right of the aisle― just as it has been when the current State Capitol Building opened in 1906. The Speaker of the House, Mike Turzai, is the presiding officer and stands at the elevated rostrum which faces the center aisle. The speaker conducts each session. The speaker maintains the proper order of events on the floor, including the votes on every issue. The business in the House of Representatives is fast-paced and formal― although the House, unlike the State Senate, has longsince switched over to recording votes electronically instead of relying on voice votes. Members of the House vote at their desks by pressing green or red buttons which light the respective “yea” and “nay” votes on the electronic roll call boards. At shortly after 1 p.m., the June 11 session began with a few preliminary pieces of business, including voting on the uncontested calendar and Rule 35 resolutions, before the lawmakers start work on some bills that are up for second consideration. During a typical week, state lawmakers will take up bills on a wide variety of items, ranging from the

hazing of college students to crime victim protections to dense environmental policies to transportation regulations. On this day, the House was taking votes on the second consideration for bills that would address the sale or purchase of nicotine products by minors; add amendments to the Rape Shield Law; make updates to the Crimes Code; require the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to establish a set of statewide protocols to provide specialized service for sexually exploited children; and add several crimes to the existing provision which permits a court to admit an out-of-court statement of a child victim or child witness, among others. After less than an hour, the House recessed briefly so that the Rules Committee and the Appropriations Committee could meet to look at the flow of bills and to evaluate the financial impact of the bills under consideration―that’s particularly important now, during budget season. The committees conducted the business in front of them quickly. Lawmakers hurriedly scanned through packets of papers, scrolled through mountains of information on their laptops, and then hustled through the hallways of the State Capitol building. By 2 p.m., the House was once again back in session. This day, six bills were up for votes on third consideration―which, if approved, sends the bills to the State Senate for consideration. One of those bills, HB 85, is sponsored by Lawrence. HB 85 would allow public school entities to provide for a parent or guardian to opt-out of the Keystone Exams for philosophical reasons. Keystone Exams are a series of standardized tests administered to high school students across Pennsylvania. HB 85 would require school boards to meet within 180 days of the bill’s effective date to determine whether to adopt a policy to excuse a student from state assessments if the student’s parent or guardian submits a written objection to school officials. If a school board fails to act within 180 days, the school district would, by default, be required to excuse a student from state assessments upon written request by a student’s parent or guardian. On the House Floor, Lawrence explained why he sponsored the proposed legislation, saying that many parents have spoken to him about their concerns regarding the Keystone Exams. While he is a supporter of accountability for schools, Lawrence has heard from administrators, teachers, and parents about some of the issues that arise with constant, highstakes testing―particularly students suffering from test

anxiety. “This bill strengthens local control and parental control when it comes to a child’s education,” Lawrence said. “I strongly believe that parents and local school boards should have the ability to speak to this issue.” While the House was able to approve a series of other bills with little or no debate, HB 85 sparked a lively discussion―as Lawrence had anticipated. A few lawmakers posed questions to Lawrence seeking clarification on the bill. For example, Rep. Mike Sturla asked if it would be the charter school or the local school district that would decide whether parents had the option to opt their children out of the Keystone Exams. Lawrence explained that it would be the school entity that decides, so it would be the charter school board that would decide for the charter school, and the local school board would decide for the school district. A few lawmakers expressed concerns that allowing students to opt out of Keystone Exams would lead to the state’s overall participation rate to fall below the 95 percent level that is required by federal law. Lawrence noted that school district officials would not be permitted to approach parents about having their children opt out, but rather, it would only be those parents that, philosophically, did not want their children to take the Keystone Exams who would be seeking the optout. He also pointed out that parents already had the option of opting out their children from the Keystone Exams for religious reasons. But that puts parents in a position where they may have to stretch the truth in order to opt out since it’s unclear what the “religious objection” would be to taking the Keystone Exam. “That’s never good policy,” Lawrence said. Rep. Kathy Rapp agreed with Lawrence’s assessment that the legislation is long overdue. She also said that she hears from parents who are concerned that their children have test anxiety. At 2:40 p.m., the House of Representatives voted on HB 85. There were 154 yeas and 39 nays. The bill was approved and now it goes to the State Senate for consideration. Shortly thereafter, the lawmakers went to caucus and when the session resumed at 5:20 p.m., Turzai announced some committee changes, and then the lawmakers ran through the second consideration of five additional bills. It’s not unusual for state lawmakers to be considering 20 different bills on 20 different topics simultaneously. Amendments

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are also added that could significantly impact how a lawmaker votes. Lawrence said that part of the challenge is to understand the underlying goal of each bill when so many different things are being addressed simultaneously. Each lawmaker must also handle committee assignments on a wide range of areas. Lawrence currently serves on five House committees―Finance, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Health, Transportation, and Rules. It’s a constant balancing act for lawmakers to try to collaborate on legislation that serves the state’s residents―what benefits one segment of the population might not help another group; and what helps one industry important to Pennsylvania could hurt another. Deciding how tax dollars are allocated is a constant challenge. “Every issue that we vote on is important to somebody,” Lawrence said. “Pennsylvania is a diverse state and we need to make good policy that works across the whole state.” Lawrence has been working on a number of bills this session. One would help certain victims of domestic violence who are going through a divorce. A constituent in the 13th District brought it to Lawrence’s attention that, right now, Pennsylvania law would allow a person who has confessed to or has been convicted of domestic violence to receive temporary alimony from the victim if that victim were the highest wage-earner between the two. The temporary alimony is paid until a divorce settlement is reached. The constituent who brought this to Lawrence’s attention was willing to testify in front of the committee to explain how the current law is unfair to victims of domestic abuse. “The constituent was very eloquent about the need to address the issue,” Lawrence explained. His bill would correct this injustice. “The system is working the way it is supposed to so that we change the law,” he explained. The bill pertaining to temporary alimony might not affect a lot of people,

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At the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee last week, State Rep. John Lawrence explained why he supports calling for the Pennsylvania Auditor General to conduct a financial audit of the 118 nonpoint source projects approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) board of directors.

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a New Hampshire-based private timber company to purchase timberland in northwest Pennsylvania. The funds for the loan came from a taxpayersubsidized state program that is, by law, required to fund improvements to water and sewer plants in Pennsylvania. Causer and State Rep. John Lawrence have been among the state lawmakers who have called for an audit of PENNVEST’s approval of funds from the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund Program to benefit a politically connected New Hampshire company, Lyme Timber Company. PENNVEST facilitated the land purchase for private investors, which included a one-percent interest rate and generous repayment terms for the private timber company. Causer noted at the June 11 committee meeting that there had been a four-hour meeting three months ago concerning the To contact Staff Writer issue. He also explained Steven Hoffman, email edithat Pennsylvania has a tor@chestercounty.com.

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lot of infrastructure needs, and many municipalities across the state have water and sewer needs where the $50 million in funding could have been utilized. There is a lot of competition to receive state grants and loans, and the number of applications often far exceeds the amount of funding available. Lyme Timber Company was the only company that knew the opportunity for a lowinterest loan was available. Would a Pennsylvania company have been interested in such an opportunity? To Lawrence, it’s an issue of fiscal accountability, which is always important. “I think it’s a good idea that we’re taking a closer look at these transactions,” Lawrence said at the committee meeting. The state legislature can’t order the audit so it is a request for an audit, a necessary step to keep the process moving forward. The committee approved HR 948 by a unanimous vote.

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respect for our administrators, staff and community, or to school board members. They print articles that are factually false, and attempt to demean our administrators and staff on a regular basis.” Referring to recent widespread vandalism of school bathrooms, and their subsequent closure for repairs, Ray said, “If there is raw sewage on the floors of our bathrooms due to vandalism, should we let the students walk in it, or temporarily shut the bathroom down? If a student leaves a testing area after looking at the test and goes to a bathroom to look up the answers, should we let the student have an unfair advantage, or should we notify the administration? When a student shows up at school still intoxicated from the night before, should we allow them to continue in school, or should we alert staff and administration? When a student shows up intoxicated at a football game, should we allow them to drive home in that state, or should we notify the proper authorities? “When a student draws his male anatomy on his leg and then pulls up his shorts to show other students, should we ignore him, or bring him down to the administration?” Sighing to regain her composure, Ray continued, “When a student tells a teacher that it would not be a good idea for them to show up to class the next day, should that teacher just hope that threat does not materialize, or should they report it to the administration? When a student doesn’t give me their name when I ask, so that I can follow up on something, it makes me feel disrespected, and that’s not the way it was when I began here.” A lengthy comment by Tom Colvin was eventually cut off when it reached seven minutes, well past the three minutes allotted for each public comment. Colvin, who leads the school security team at Unionville High School, said, “The entire back of my home was recently vandalized while I was here at work. Various employees have implored me to speak out about the acts of defiance and vandalism that some of our students have committed. “Last year, we had a student write a threat on a bathroom stall that was serious enough to force the evacuation of our high school students over to the middle school. The behavior of some of our students who were evacuated is what I want to call your attention to. Almost every staff member I spoke to later expressed how appalling the behavior was. They were rude and obnoxious to cafeteria workers. They were openly defiant to staff members. “Last year, we had a student bring a knife onto school property. This year, that same student brought illegal contraband and drugs inside the school. Last year, we had several students show up at school, still intoxicated from the night before. Last year, the conduct of some students at boys’ hockey games was so inappropriate that the distict had to hire me to help control their unruly behavior. “This year, we started off with a very unfortunate issue after some of our students chose to make a very unwise decision to drink alcohol before, during and after a home football game,” Colvin said. “A student was intoxicated, and spoke to

Drivers race to support clean water

The Grand Prize winners took home gift certificates for oil changes and a bottle of champagne in their baby blue Porsche Boxter.

The rain did not stop car enthusiasts from hitting the road in support of clean fresh water at the Stroud Center’s second annual Road Rally on June 10. The official Axalta Coating Systems pace car led off at 2:30 p.m. and cars were released every two minutes. Drivers counted bodies of water and restoration sites while answering fun clues about the history of the region. The halfway point was the Marsh Creek State Park boat launch, where drivers and their navigators checked in with volunteers, refueled on Herr’s Snacks and water, took selfies, and then continued to the Finish Line Party. The party took place in the Lenfest Center at the ChesLen Preserve, which is owned by Natural Lands. ChesLen Preserve is the largest privately owned nature preserve open to the public in Chester County. Miles of marked hiking trails lead visitors through woodlands, flower-filled meadows, fields of corn and soybeans, and stream valleys. A barbeque dinner and drinks were enjoyed as drivers and their navigators talked about the missed turns made along the way. During the party, Stroud Center director Dave Arscott explained some of the restoration work and research projects taking place through the watersheds that were explored during the day. Regina Tracy, global CSR of corporate affairs and internal communications at Axalta Coating Systems, helped Arscott to award the prizes from the day – from a 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS that won the Car Most Likely to Get Stuck in a Creek, to a Ford Galaxie that won the Most Unusual Car. The Grand Prize winners took home gift certificates for oil changes and a bottle of champagne in their baby blue Porsche Boxter. the director of athletics in a very inappropriate manner. … After speaking to the student, I determined that he was not only a danger to himself, but to others. We notified assistant superintendent Tim Hoffman, who was at the game. We also notified the three police officers who were working at the event. Mr. Hoffman was present during our entire interaction with the student, up until the time the student’s father picked his son up in the main office. The student demanded that night, and several days later, that the information he provided be followed up on. Our administrators were forced to conduct follow-up interviews and investigations, and that is what they did. They did so fairly and appropriately. “This year, we have had repeated acts of vandalism in several bathrooms. … In one day alone, we had multiple bathrooms vandalized, and one was closed while we repaired it. This is the same bathroom where, later in the day, we had a student destroy the door handle. Our security team reviewed video footage showing that the student had walked past this locked bathroom several tiems before destroying the handle. There was a clearly marked sign saying the bathroom was out of order. Over the past several years, I have witnessed increasingly belligerent behavior directed to all staff members, but more frequently to female staff members.” At that point, Colvin was cut off, and school board president Jeff Hellrung asked for his comments to be sent to the board members directly. After public comment, Hellrung told the audience, “I share these concerns. I feel them deeply as a parent and a retired teacher, board member and longtime community member. The examples of bad behavior that have been mentioned tonight are absolutely intolerable, and have to be ended. I encourage you to give feedback to our committee that is going to be working all

summer on Policy 218, the student discipline policy. Get in touch with us. “Our discipline system is not out of control,” Hellrung continued. “It has served us well over the years by serving as a deterrent. It has been consistently administered, for at least the past 10 years. ... We have not had an extraordinarily high number of out-of-school suspensions this year in our district. We assigned 72 out-of-school suspensions, two more than last year. Unionville High School was up only nine suspensions from last year, including those 20 suspensions that stemmed from one event in September. Thank you, administrators and teachers, for having the courage and resolve to enforce our community standards of behavior. … Let’s stay calm but determined, and let’s stay the course.” In their vote on the final budget, board members Carolyn Daniels and John Murphy voted no, chiefly to show their objection to state rules that govern school districts that cover two counties, as is the case with Unionville-Chadds Ford. In the end, the final vote was 7-2 to approve the budget. The millage rate in Chester County will be 28.51 mills, an increase of 0.35 percent; and in Delaware County, the millage rate will be 25.15 mills, an increase of 6.43 percent. The weighted average is a 1.56 percent increase. Total revenues will be $87,093,540, and total expenditures are expected to be $87,103,529. Board member Gregg Lindner said he understands that increasing millage rates by more than 6 percent, as is happening in Delaware County, is a problem that needs to be fixed. “I will take this issue to a State Senator who perhaps can have a discussion about smoothing out tax rate hikes like this one in Delaware County,” Lindner said. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, emai jchambless@chestercounty. com.

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U.S. Navy; William McCrossan, U.S. National Guard; David Oppenheim, U.S. Army; Abigail Ramon, U.S. National Guard; Ethan Sachs, U.S. Army ROTC; Dylan Seace, U.S. Army; and Maggie Weir, U.S. Military Academy. After the students were introduced, they received a standing ovation by the entire audience. Thanking several of her teachers by name during her presentation, Senior Speaker Meredith Haas led off the student speech portion of the ceremony with “Dear Avon Grove,” and while she acknowledged that the event would serve as the last time the graduates would sit “shoulder to shoulder”, she told the students that the connections they made during high school need to be applied as they begin their future. “You, the students, have made Avon Grove what it is today,” Haas said. “You’ve helped to form bonds. You have helped to change how the school thinks about us. “We’ve had some doubts, but we helped each other along the way. We would not be here without each other.” In her presentation, “Passion is Success,” Class Salutatorian Shannon Oakes told her fellow graduates that while they may think and act differently from one another, that they all share a goal that was constructed, in part, at Avon Grove High School: The pursuit of a passion. Oakes encouraged her classmates to never lose sight of their dreams. “We cannot let the criticisms of others, or the belief that we are not smart or talented enough, take away our potential,” she said. “We can change that by following our passions. Success is the ability to take forms of passion and then pursue it in a meaningful way. Every goal is attainable if you work hard for it.” In her speech, “One Last Time,” Senior Speaker Bailey Fulmer encouraged her classmates to stop and acknowledge the people in their lives who have helped them. She began her speech by referring to a social experiment conducted by world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell several years ago, who played his instrument in a New York City subway station during rush hour, and went virtually unrecognized. “It’s finally time to realize the bright future in front of us,” Fulmer said. “One last time, we are in the same place with the same people. One last time, look at the the people you’re sitting shoulder to shoulder with, before we embark on the next phase of our lives. “Don’t be like the people in the subway. Don’t be so focused on what’s directly in front of you that you forget to stop and look around for awhile. Look around. Look at your peers, your instructors, your mentors, your administrators and your parents...everyone who has been here for you.” Class Valedictorian Devin Trinter’s “Keep an Open Mind” asked that graduates be open to the wide-open possibilities that await them, and may end up changing the original direction they wish to go in. “You may be halfway through a college degree before realizing that’s not

Senior Speaker Meredith Haas delivered her address, “Dear Avon Grove.”

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Class Valedictorian Devin Trinter and Class Salutatorian Shannon Oakes.

Two members of Student Council prepare to receive their degrees.

even what you want to learn,” he said. “You could be out of college working your current dream job and realize that this is not the life for you. You could almost be retired before realizing your true passion in life. “Your dream of becoming an engineer today doesn’t mean you can’t end up becoming a chemist, a surgeon, a lawyer. You could become a trash man, a coconut farmer, or someone who sells pickled goods and calls himself the Pickleman. These last three are all things I wanted to be in the past. The point is, the possibilities are limitless. So keep an open mind because your future can always change.” In his speech, “Your Impact is the Most Valuable Currency,” Senior Speaker Benjamin James said that the last moments he had with his dying grandmother two months ago had a profound impression on what he deemed is important – a message he passed along to his fellow graduates. “When we are lying on our death bed, we’re not that worried about how much money we have, about how much power we have, or how much we perceive we’ve gained,” James said. “The only thing that’s going to matter is the impact we have had on other people’s lives. “My charge to you, the class of 2018, is to live your life so that when you die, the world cries, while you rejoice.” Senior Class President Grace Carr-Hawkins’ speech, “Unity,” took an affectionate look at the past four years at the high school, and while she asked her fellow graduates to recognize the commonality of their shared experiences, she also asked them to embrace another experience together in the future: Failure. “We are all united by failure, yes, failure,” CarrHawkins said. “Failure is not fun, but it is an essential part of success. I believe that with too much success, we may never find the determination to succeed where we truly belong. “As J.K. Rowling said, ‘It is impossible to live a life without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default.’” DeShong told the audience that 89 percent of the graduates will continue their education in the fall, and attend schools in 23 states and the District of Columbia. In addition, more than 80

students were awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships and awards from the school’s 78 scholarship and awards programs, and the entire class was awarded more than $2.5 million in scholarships. DeShong then acknowledged some of the academic-year’s highlights. They included the Marching Band winning the 4A State Championship; the school’s choirs, concert band, wind ensemble, string orchestra, and full orchestra receiving superior or excellent ratings at the Festivals of Music Adjudication this spring; participation in the district’s art show; the musical productions of “Oliver Twist” and “Mary Poppins”; the success of several sports teams; the reinvention of the agThon and the raising of more than $12,000 for the B+ Foundation, the largest provider of financial assistance to families of children with cancer. Perhaps the school’s best moment came in the wake of one of the nation’s worst tragedies, DeShong said. Led by several students leaders, most of them seniors, the school participated in a 17-minute walkout that drew more than 2,000 students, teachers and administrators to observe silence in honor of the 14 students and three staff members who were killed on Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. “It was more than just student leaders from this class that facilitated this event,” DeShong said. “The tone of a school is set by the senior class. The freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at Avon Grove High School adopt their outlook, attitude, and behavior based on what they see from you. You set this example in the classroom, in the hallways, and on the practice field. “You had the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourselves as individuals, and made it about others. You defined our school culture, set an example for other students, and changed Avon Grove High School.” DeShong encouraged the graduates to look at their high school diploma as merely a springboard to future success, not as the “pinnacle of your achievements.” “Always strive to do better and win every day,” he said. “You either get better or you get worse, but you never stay the same. Be humble in your victories and resilient in your setbacks – nobody goes

Two soon-to-be graduates acknowledge their families in the audience.

through life undefeated. “Embrace being uncomfortable -- growth begins at the end of your comfort zone. Finally, your ability to do something isn’t always based on what others say you do well. The one who wins the race in the long run is usually not the strongest or the fastest, but the one who has tried the hardest.”

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email Dani Reisinger takes a pre-ceremony selfie with Senior rgaw@chestercounty.com. Class President Grace Carr-Hawkins.

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Avon Grove grad named a Barry Goldwater Scholar After years of hard work and adversity that included battling a serious illness, Marcus Forst, a Temple University physics major who grew up in Avondale, Pa., has been selected as a 2018 Barry Goldwater Scholar, the first Temple student to ever win this honor. The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) award for undergraduates, and the competition is fierce— the average GPA of recipients stands at 3.95. Granting awardees up to $7,500 per year, this scholarship is, as Honors Program Senior Director Ruth Ost puts it, “the Rhodes Scholarship of STEM.” Forst is a 2014 graduate of Avon Grove High School, West Grove, Pa., where he was valedictorian. In fact, he is a product of the Avon Grove School District having attended Fred S. Engle Middle School, Avon Grove Intermediate School and Penn London Elementary. For Forst, the journey to winning the Goldwater was a long one. After submitting an application for university nomination and being passed over on his first try, Forst— the son of two Temple alumni—spent a year

and a half revising his Goldwater application. “Scholarship essays require a very different sort of writing,” said Barbara Gorka, director of Scholar Development and Fellowships Advising. “I help students who apply revise their application essay two, three or four times.” After submitting his application again, Forst was selected early this year as one of four nominees from Temple. Two months later, Forst was chosen by the Goldwater campus selection committee to receive the scholarship. He is one of 211 awardees this year selected from a pool of 1,280 nominees. “I was shocked. It feels good to have accomplished this at Temple, especially since I am the first one ever,” Forst said. “I am definitely honored.” What makes Forst’s journey to the Goldwater even more remarkable is what he’s overcome to get here: In 2015, early in his college career, Forst was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma often found in children and teens. Forst’s illness forced him to miss nearly a year of classes, and he continues to undergo monthly treatments.

“Doing school and having chemotherapy is difficult, and then when you add on research, it’s very difficult,” Forst said But Forst is powering through, continuing his academic journey. After starting out at Temple as an engineering major, he realized his path might lead elsewhere. “I knew I wanted to do more theory, so I switched to physics,” he recalled. “But I was nervous.” After interacting with physics faculty and students and doing well in his first upperlevel physics courses, though, Forst knew he made the right choice. Forst’s professors in the Department of Physics immediately recognized him as a star student. “Marcus is the kind of student every serious educator wants to work with,” said Jim Napolitano, professor and chair of Physics. “He combines enthusiasm, discipline and congeniality with a powerful natural talent for science.” Forst jumped into the research world early, and it was one of his first research projects that he eventually used in his Goldwater application. He proposed a new way to study nonJoulian magnets using a scanning-tunneling microscope (STM)

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Marcus Forst, a Temple University physics major who grew up in Avondale, Pa., has been selected as a 2018 Barry Goldwater Scholar, the first Temple University student to ever win this honor.

by coating them in a super-conductor to allow STM to gain magnetic resolution. On that research, Forst eventually published a paper. By fall of sophomore year, Forst wanted to study more physics in the lab, so he enrolled in the College of Science and Technology’s Undergraduate Research Program (URP). He soon began working with Associate Professor Maria Iavarone and her STM group. “Being in URP allowed me to learn the lab, to learn the theory, and to learn the science and physics hands on,” Forst said. “It also prepared me for my

independent research project—creating films of molybdenum disulf ide, a material that acts like silicon which I hope will eventually be used to make atomically thin electronic devices.” Rose McGinnis, director of URP, said having a student in the program illustrates the importance of supporting undergraduate research. Forst said the Goldwater Scholarship will support him in continuing to pursue research, as well as further academic training. “The scholarship money will help me next year to focus on research without having to work outside the lab.

And it will also help me stand out to when I apply to graduate schools,” Forst said. “I am going to get a PhD in physics, and having a Goldwater will give me a little bit of a leg up in the application process.” Forst’s Goldwater Scholarship can be added to this year’s list of Temple student f irsts, along with the university’s f irst Rhodes Scholar, Hazim Hardeman, and the first time the university has been recognized as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution. “Someone said the Goldwater has been the Moby Dick for Temple,” Gorka said. “And we’ve finally got the whale.”

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The last summer of their youth

Disappointment in the direction Oxford is headed

On June 12, as reported in this issue of the Chester County Press, Avon Grove High School held its 90th annual commencement exercises, before a capacity audience of family and friends at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark. The event featured six student speeches, all of which were well-written and nicely presented, with different themes that called for passion, unity, reflection and, in an eloquent speech by Senior Speaker Benjamin James, the need to consider what is most important in life. Yet, we feel that one speech in particular rose above the rest. “Keep an Open Mind,” delivered by class valedictorian Devin Trinter, was a refreshing, amusing and self-depricating take on what it is like to arrive at a high-water mark of one’s youth – high school graduation – with only the unknown of a wide-open future ahead. Mr. Trinter’s words were perfect: For the recent graduates of Avon Grove, Unionville, Kennett and Oxford high schools, they exist in a momentary limbo state between what has been learned, known and accepted, and the tabula rasa of a future that has yet to see its first words or its first splotch of color. For them, it is the last summer of their youth, but to Trinter, it’s the first page of a long invitation to a brilliant future that will likely close and reopen several doors along the way. With the author’s permission, we share an abbreviated version of his speech: Class of 2018, look around and take in this moment. You don’t have to literally look around, you know what the people around you look like, but take in the surreality of this moment. In just a little bit, we will all be high school graduates, and not just any old high school graduate. Studies show that this class, the Class of 2018, is the greatest graduating class Avon Grove High School has ever had and will ever see! We all entered high school pretty much the same: naive, small, probably annoying, maybe a little gross, or at least I was, but over the past four years, we found our way, found new friends, found new interests, and whether you worked your butt off over these years, or just cruised through, it doesn’t really matter, because we now all find ourselves at the same point in our lives: Ready to face the future. This is a daunting place to be. Many of us will soon be cast off to experience the world for ourselves, and while some may have a general plan or goal for what their future will be, others may not have a clue, and that is fine. Let me assure you, and many of the parents and other adults in the crowd can attest to this, what you see your life goal to be now is quite likely to change in the years to come. You may be halfway through a college degree before realizing that’s not even what you want to learn. You could be out of college working your current dream job and realize that this is not the life for you. You could almost retired before realizing your true passion in life. We looked at the data, and many well known people had a career shift: Jeff Bezos, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Colonel Sanders, the President. And if this change in future never comes, and you become what you wish to be at this moment, that’s fantastic, good for you, but if you do find yourself in the situation of wanting something different, don’t treat it as a failure that you didn’t achieve what you planned for yourself. Sure, it may be disappointing to not live up to what you wished for. But rather, treat such a situation as a time to grow and explore new possibilities. Your dream of becoming an engineer today doesn’t mean you can’t end up becoming a chemist, a surgeon, a lawyer. You could become a trash man, a coconut farmer, or someone who sells pickled goods and calls himself the Pickleman. These last three are all things I wanted to be in the past. The point is, the possibilities are limitless. So keep an open mind because your future can always change. Congratulations Class of 2018, and I wish you the best of luck and much success in whatever the future holds for you. Devin Trinter will attend the University of CaliforniaBerkeley this fall, where he will study chemical biology.

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Letter to the Editor: As a long time resident of Oxford, I am very disappointed in the direction Oxford is going. I do not ever remember anything in the past 75 years that turned this town of ours upside down like the parking garage issue. Nor do I understand why parking meters were changed from years of being 25 cents an hour to 25 cents for 15 minutes. What happened to the word “graduated” increases? I would think that the first step would have been to charge 25 cents for half an hour. Apparently, the businesses we have downtown are not being considered.

From the talk on the street, business is down. I was told by an employee that it now cost workers $60 each month with a permit to park in the garage. That comes to $720 a year for parking to go to work. That is a big chunk out of a paycheck considering the wages paid in this area. Personally, I think there should be a town hall meeting regarding this issue so that the borough residents can share their input. This is their town, and they are the ones who shop and live here, and pay taxes here. I would encourage all the taxpayers and residents to respond to this issue before any final plans are made. I

know a vote is coming up soon, I just do not know when. Personally, I don’t think we have a parking problem. I genuinely think we have a traffic problem. Our town wasn’t meant for all the traffic that goes through here every day. And, it does go through from one end of town to the other, no stopping, just moving slowly forward. As I crawl through town with all the traffic, my attention is drawn to all those lonely parking meters waiting for business, but the cars keep filing by, bumper to bumper. If we cannot fill the parking meters on the street, how are we going

to fill a parking garage? With the money that seems to be burning a hole in our officials’ pockets, isn’t there someone who can think outside the box and come up with an idea that would benefit the town? Throw away those personal agendas! Your decisions today will probably add an additional tax burden on Oxford residents in the future. Small towns are like family. Do we want a family that works together, or do we want a dysfunctional family whose only focus is on personal agendas? Dianna P. Stuckey Oxford

Chester County Commissioners present $35,000 check to community volunteers in medicine The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $35,000 to representatives from Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) this week. The funds are part of the County’s annual appropriations to organizations and non-profits and will be used by CVIM to help fund the organization’s dental care program. The check was presented by County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell to CVIM President and CEO Maureen Tomoschuk, Dr. Peter Thompson, VP of Dental Affairs and Alberta Landis, VP of Dental Services for CVIM. Chester County government, and especially the County’s Health Department, actively supports the work of Community Volunteers in Medicine. Noted as the first community-based medical volunteer clinic of its kind in southeastern PA, CVIM is celebrating its 20th year of providing primary medical and dental care and health education to people who live or work in Chester County who lack access to

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but it is important to those it does. Other bills will have a widespread impact on millions of Pa. residents, even though most of those residents will be unaware of the efforts that it took to make a change in a law or state policy. Another bill sponsored by Lawrence, currently working its way through the Pennsylvania Senate, would change how the state pays its debt―the goal of the legislation is to save taxpayers money. Lawrence is a strong advocate for the state to reduce needless spending and to avoid debt. Another piece of legislation backed by Lawrence would reform how Pennsylvanians can obtain birth certificates. There are only three places across the state that can issue copies of birth certificates in per-

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Dr. Peter Thompson, CVIM Vice President Dental Affairs; Alberta Landis, CVIM Vice President Dental Services; Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone. (Seated left to right): Maureen Tomoschuk, President and CEO, CVIM; and Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline.

insurance. In fiscal year 2017, 435 licensed medical professionals donated over 54,000 hours of time to

CVIM, serving nearly 4,000 patients during 41,000plus visits. Close to 3,300 adults and children received

dental care last year including nearly 500 patients at the CVIM Mobile Dental Program satellite locations.

son, and the state’s Division of Vital Records currently has such a backlog that it could take as long as six months for someone in the department to even open an envelope from someone requesting a copy of a birth certificate. With the full implementation of REAL ID approaching, many more Pennsylvania citizens might be filing requests to obtain new birth certificates, Lawrence explained. The older versions of the birth certificates are generally not sufficient to obtain a passport or a driver’s license that is REAL ID-compliant. “I believe there are going to be hundreds of thousands of people, maybe millions of people, needing their new birth certificates,” he said. Lawrence’s bill would allow the Division of Vital Records to partner with counties and city agencies to expand the number of places where people could obtain copies of their birth

certificates. The legislation would also take a portion of the revenues generated by sales of birth certificates and direct those funds back to the Division of Vital Records so that there could be staffing or technology improvements to reduce the amount of time that people must wait to receive their birth certificates. Creating legislation and getting it approved is a challenging process. Lawrence pointed out that a large percentage of bills― perhaps as high as 85 percent―are passed unanimously, which might come as a surprise to residents because so much attention gets paid to legislative gridlock. On some issues, certainly, Republicans and Democrats are divided. But, in a state as diverse as Pennsylvania is, other issues divide lawmakers based on whether they represent urban or more rural areas. Lawrence said that he tries to look past any Republican vs. Democrat

or urban vs. rural differences, focusing instead on whether the legislation under consideration would benefit the citizens of Pennsylvania. Hanging on the wall in Lawrence’s Harrisburg office is a picture of Harrisburg lawmakers from 1877. It’s a reminder, Lawrence said, that no one remembers any of those lawmakers, but people are still living with the benefits and consequences of the work that they did. It’s the laws and policies that make a difference in people’s lives, not the lawmakers themselves. Taken individually, many of the pieces of legislation taken up by the House might not have a dramatic impact, but they all aim to improve the lives of the citizens of Pennsylvania. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Looking at the natural world through the lens of art This summer, the Brandywine River Museum of Art will present “Natural Wonders: The Sublime in Contemporary Art,” featuring 13 major American artists whose work examines our relationship with nature – exploring both its beauty and its capacity to inspire awe and fear. Organized by the Brandywine with guest curator Suzanne Ramljak, “Natural Wonders” includes works by Suzanne Anker, Lauren Fensterstock, Patrick Jacobs, Maya Lin, Roxy Paine, Miljohn Ruperto & Ulrik Heltoft, Diana Thater, Jennifer Trask, Mark Tribe, Kathleen Vance, T.J. Wilcox, and Dustin Yellin, which will investigate the intersection between the natural and artificial realms and the wild and cultivated. Through some 40 recent works, which often reflect the current anxiety and concern for the sustainability of the Earth’s resources, the artists raise questions about our strained relationship with the natural world, from species extinction, to the loss of open space, to the prevalence of GMOs and the increase in designer breeding of both

plants and animals. Artists such as Maya Lin, Roxy Paine, Dustin Yellin and Diana Thater present works in the exhibition that engage with such ecological concerns, including the museum debut of Thater’s “Road to Hana” series, which captures in a multi-screen video wall the fantastical “painted forest” of rainbow eucalyptus on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Other works enlist sophisticated technologies and techniques – from 3D printing and lenticular prints, to advanced 4K digital cinema – to capture and convey nature’s formidable powers, such as the North American premiere of Mark Tribe’s “New Nature” series of 4K videos drawn from wilderness preserves in the United States. Patrick Jacobs’ intricate, three-dimensional dioramas, which often focus on fungi and weeds, invoke the beauty that can be found in organic life that is often perceived as undesirable or dangerous. Likewise, Jennifer Trask’s sculptures encourage the viewer to ponder the relationship between mortality and fertility, as she uses animal bones as source material for her detailed

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Suzanne Anker, ‘Remote Sensing: Micro-Landscapes’ (detail), 2013–17, plaster, pigment, resin in 24 Petri dishes, each 4 x 4 x 2 inches.

carvings of plants and flowers. “The history of American art in the Brandywine region, in many ways, is the history of artists exploring the power and beauty of nature,” said Thomas Padon, the James H. Duff Director of the Brandywine River Museum of Art. “With ‘Natural Wonders,’ visitors will have an opportunity to experience contemporary perspectives on this subject, with works of art that challenge and confront our presumptions of nature. This exhibition will have particular resonance here, as the Brandywine River Museum of Art is located in a bucolic setting in which nature becomes an integral part of the visitor experience.” In conjunction with the exhibition, the Brandywine has commissioned a sitespecific piece by Kathleen Vance, a 35-foot-long recreation of a segment of the Brandywine River, complete with flowing water, in the museum’s atrium. Known for her “Traveling Landscape” series of works that engage viewers in exploring the changing topography of natural waterways, Vance conducted research on the Brandywine River’s history and shoreline as a prelude to developing her piece. Her commission offers visitors the rare opportunity to see her work within view of the body of water that inspired it. With the river visible through the museum’s floor-to-ceiling windows, the installation directly stages the interplay of artifice and nature at the core of the exhibition. “Our idea of the sublime in nature has been largely shaped by Edmund Burke’s 1757 treatise, ‘A Philosophical Enquiry into

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Patrick Jacobs, ‘Weed Study,’ 2017, styrene, acrylic, cast neoprene, paper, polyurethane foam, ash, talc, starch, acrylic, vinyl film, wood, steel, lighting, BK7 glass. Diorama viewed through 2 3/4 inch window. Interior box; 14 3/4 x 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches.

the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful,’” said Suzanne Ramljak, the exhibition’s curator. “Burke identified seven unnerving aspects of the sublime – including darkness, obscurity, privation, and magnificence – and these features can be found in the interpretations of nature in this exhibition. The selected works are also alluring, arousing the mixed emotion of delight and dread that is a hallmark of sublime experience.” “Natural Wonders” will be accompanied by a catalogue with an introductory essay by Ramljak and an incisive conversation between artists Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman, whose works have long explored the human impact on nature, and who

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Lauren Fensterstock, ‘Kiku,’ 2013, paper, wood, 30 x 72 x 72 inches.

address art’s role in the face of environmental threats. The catalogue will also include statements by the featured artists, providing further

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A yearly gathering of good people and good music By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer In 2014, the members of the local band Couple Days decided to throw a party to celebrate the release of the band’s first CD, and they thought it would be a great idea to hold it on historic property owned by their bass player, Mike Scott. Although the crowd at the all-day event was small – it was estimated between 25 and 50 – they enjoyed a warm and friendly camaraderie with the band. There was food and music, and it felt as comfortable as being invited to someone’s home when someone brings out a guitar and begins playing. The band decided to hold a similar celebration the next year, and then the next year after. On July 14, Couple Days will host their 5th annual Pretty Good Fest at 402 Ashmun Ave., Lincoln University, near the historic Lincoln University train station. “We just decided to throw a big party, and with each

Mack and the Hooligans will be on the festival’s bill.

The Pretty Good Fest will be hosted by Couple Days, a local alt-folk-rock band.

passing year, it’s grown in attendance, to the point where we had about 200 turn out last year,” said Scott, who has been a member of Couple Days for the past seven years. “This is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to everyone that supports our musical adventures. It’s an excuse to have a good time and be able to interact with great people. It’s all for the sake of good music and good people and good food.” Couple Days, described as a singer-songwriter, altfolk-rock band, is made up of Scott on bass, James Brant on guitar and vocals, and Russell Mann on guitar and vocals. Sitting in with them at the festival will be backing vocalist Stephanie Hewett and drummer Jimmy Lynn. Over the years, the band has played at several music festivals throughout Pennsylvania, and regularly plays at the Kennett Brewing Company and at the Bordley House in West Chester. Joining Couple Days on the festival bill will be Jiggley Jones, Mack and

The Hooligans, the Michael DiSalvo Band (MDB), MachoPop and The Well Bottomers. In addition to the musical lineup, the festival will supply a barbecue pig roast and beer, compliments of the Kennett Brewing Company and other local breweries. The festival’s name, and the name of the host band, were inspired by Scott’s experiences years ago when he worked with mentally-challenged clients as a counselor. “We had just started kicking around the idea of forming a band, but we didn’t even have a name yet,” Scott said. “One of the clients I worked with kept saying, ‘couple days’ and ‘pretty good.’ I thought both phrases had a good ring to them. So I threw out one of them as a name of the band, and it just stuck. When we began thinking about names for the festival, well we just gave the other phrase to the festival.” The success of the festival, Scott said, is seen in its eclecticism.

“ Wo r d - o f - m o u t h advertising has contributed to our growth every year, but more importantly, the biggest factor has been the quality of people and musicians who have attended in recent years. Its an eclectic group of people, where you see a group of bikers sitting next to a group of hippies, who are sitting next to a group of grandparents.” The Fifth Annual Pretty Good Music Fest will take place on July 14 at 402 Ashmun Ave., Lincoln University, and begins at 2 p.m. The festival is free and open to the public, and there will be ample parking on site. Donations will be accepted. For more information and to learn about festival performers, visit “Pretty Good Music Fest” on Facebook. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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The Pretty Good Fest will be held on July 14 on historic property in Lincoln University.

Jiggley Jones will also perform at the festival.

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EVA POGONYI Eva Pogonyi, of the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on June 14 at the age of 93. Known to her family as Nagyi, she immigrated from Budapest, Hungary, in 1956 with her husband Tibor and two sons, Miklos and Andrew. They lived in their Mt. Airy home for over 56 years. Eva was an accomplished concert pianist and shared her love of music as a piano teacher for many young students. She also turned her love of animals into a successful dog walking enterprise. Eva loved her family and especially loved to entertain family on weekends with her wonderful Hungarian cooking. Eva is predeceased by her husband Tibor, and her eldest son, Miklos. She is survived by her son Andrew, his wife Julie; grandson Ryan amd his wife Meredith; granddaughter Christa and her husband Paul; granddaughter Kate and her husband Drew; and six great-grandchildren. Her service and burial will be private. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

SHERRI L. COLE Sherri L. Cole, 65, of Kennett Square, passed away on June 13 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She was the wife of Richard C. Cole, who passed away in 2012, and with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of the late John “Jack” McCoury and the late Edna Paisley McCoury. Sherri was a homemaker. She was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan, enjoyed playing solitaire and board games, her cat Xena, and being with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Joshua Cole and his wife Alysia of Wilmington, and Jonathan Cole and his partner Brittany Denney; one brother, James McCoury of Millersville, Pa.; one sister, Christine Wilson of Kennett Square; and three grandchildren. Sherri’s service and burial will be private. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www. griecocares.com.

EUGENE ELEUTHERE DUPONT WEYMOUTH Eugene Eleuthere duPont Weymouth, 85, of Kennett Square, passed away on June 11, surrounded by family and caregivers who loved him very much. He was born in 1933 in Wilmington, Del., to George and Deo duPont Weymouth. He attended A.I duPont and Westtown school. After graduating from the McDonough Military Academy in 1951, he attended the University of Wisconsin. Born into a family that had a love of horses, his talent as an equestrian was evident at a very young age. As a child he competed at the Devon Horse Show, but then set his sights on the sport of steeplechase, later becoming one of the top amateur steeplechase jockeys of his time. Some of his career highlights include winning the Western Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, Monmouth Hunt Cup, New Jersey Hunt Cup, and the Maryland Hunt Cup. He also won the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup and, years later, allowed the race to be run on his farm in Kennett Square. At the age of 24, Gene started training racehorses becoming a leading trainer at numerous New England tracks. At the encouragement of his father, he went off to work as a stockbroker for a brief period of time, but returned to training. From 1984 until his retirement in 2010, Gene trained horses at the Fair Hill Training Center, working with his employees from early mornings until late evenings. He looked forward to visits with his sons and was a proud grandfather. He enjoyed watching football and betting with friends. After retirement his time was spent traveling with his wife, Cindy, and his four-legged friend, Huey. He spent several winters in Florida and North Carolina, where he enjoyed fishing, swimming, exploring new areas, watching sunsets and reading his newspaper. He was a member of the National Steeplechase Association, National Museum of Racing, Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association and Maryland Horse Breeders Association. Gene was preceded in death by his son, George Tyler Weymouth; his brother, George A. Weymouth; and Trinda Hope Weymouth. He is survived by Cynthia Irwin Weymouth, his wife of 19 years. He is also survived by his sons, Eugene Eleuthere duPont Weymouth, Jr., and Knox Shaw Weymouth, his wife Dori Ann Weymouth, and their three children. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Bradford Hobbs; six nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Betty Shaw Weymouth. He will be remembered by many in the horse racing community and missed and loved by all who knew him. Services and Interment are private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the National Steeplechase Association, The Steeplechase Fund, 400 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921. To send online condolences, visit daniels-hutchison.com.

WILLIAM B. BLACKBURN William B. Blackburn, 83, of Oxford, passed away on June 10 at Jennersville Hospital Tower Health in West Grove. He was the husband of Jo Ann Hawks Blackburn, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Donald D. and Alsey Phillips Blackburn. He was a dairy farmer in Barnsley, retiring in 1996. William was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church in Oxford and the Oxford Hunt Club in Clinton County. He was also a member of The Gideons for 20 years. William enjoyed riding his motorcycle and hunting. He is survived by his wife; one son, Richard Allen Blackburn of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Laura Ann Blackburn of Oxford; one grandson; two brothers, Ralph Blackburn (Peggy) of Hickory Hill, and Robert Blackburn (Marty) of East Nottingham Township; and several nieces. He was preceded in death by two sons, Randy Blackburn and James Blackburn. A funeral was held June 16. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Gideons International, PO Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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Darrell J. Bennett, 74, of Oxford, passed away on June 14 at home. He was the husband of Harlene Shelton Bennett, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Lansing, N.C., he was the son of the late Walter and Mamie Greer Bennett. Darrell retired as a truck driver from Manfredi Mushroom, Inc., Kennett Square. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Darrell attended Bible Study Room in Oxford. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on automobiles. He is survived by his wife; one son, Tom Bennett (Barb) of Oxford; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters, Pauline Himm from West Jefferson, N.C., Wanda Ward from Jonesboro, Tenn., and Betty Bennett from Lansing, N.C. He was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Bennett; and three brothers, Charles Bennett, Dale Bennett and Don Bennett. A funeral was held June 19. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Heartland Hospice, 5 Christy Drive, Suite 103, Chadds Ford PA 19317. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

JIM M. BEAVER Jim “Max” Maxwell Beaver of West Grove passed away on June 6 in hospice at Jenner’s Pond in Jennersville. Born in Sunbury, Pa., he was the son of Marjorie Lorraine (Spitler) Beaver and the late Jim C. Beaver. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one sister, Andrea L. Tidlow and her husband John of Abingdon, Va.; his nephew, Graham Tidlow; and niece Jillian Tidlow. He was predeceased by one sister, Tamara Jill Beaver. Max was a member of Avon Grove High School Class of 1969. He graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Arts in theater. He was an actor, stagehand, stage combat instructor, and a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 284. Max enjoyed theater, film and telling stories. The trivia of life became high adventure when he told it. He loved history and would have been gratified to know that he died on D-Day. Known as “Jimmy” in his early years, “Jim” and then professionally as “Max,” he was a kind and generous man whose friends were dear to him. He cherished the bonds with family, college roommates, former wife Kate, lady-love Cyndi, and his IATSE brothers and sisters. As per Max’s wishes, his body was donated to science. There will be no funeral. Interment services will be private. To view his on line tributes and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

June 20 to Aug. 29 Summer Fun series West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) invites the community to the fourth year of Wednesday night “Summer Fun.” The weekly event starts on June 20 and will continue through the summer, and runs from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be hot dogs, games, fellowship and a brief word from pastor Rev. Monica B. Guepet each week. All beverages will be supplied. Families can bring snacks if

they wish. The event is free. An assortment of games will be available Bring bikes, trikes, skateboards, scooters or rollerblades. Weather permitting, there will be a slipn-slide. For more information, call 610-869-9334 or visit www.westgroveumc.org. July 7 Indoor yard sale Shiloh Presbyterian Church (42 S. Fifth St., Oxford) hosts an indoor yard sale in the Outreach Center on July 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, shoes, jewelry and household items will be for sale, benefiting the mission activities of the Helping Hands Ministry. Call 610-932-9256 for more information. July 14 Pancake and omelet breakfast Shiloh Presbyterian Church (42 S. Fifth St., Oxford) hosts a pancake and omelet breakfast on July 14 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults, $5 for ages 4 to 11, free for ages 3 and younger. Call 610-932-9256 for more information.

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BARBARA S. BENSON Barbara S. Benson, 74, of Oxford, passed away on June 17 at home. She was the wife of John S. Benson, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Elizabeth Jamison Stewart. Barbara was a member of the Oxford United Methodist Church for 70 years. She was employed with Fawn Grove in Rising Sun, Md., and the Oxford Area School District, Jordan Bank School as a cafeteria assistant. Barbara was a loving and caring mother. She is survived by her husband; and three children, Kelly Benson, Laura Benson and Tom Benson, all of Oxford. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Stewart. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. June 21 at the Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford), where family and friends may visit from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Oxford United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

DAVID G. CONNERY David G. Connery of West Grove passed away on June 13 at the age of 79. Born and raised in Glenolden, Pa., he was the son of the late Thomas and Nora Connery. He is survived by Linda, his wife of 42 years; his four children, Christine Connery, David Connery, Jr. (Cindy), Lynn Winter (Tim), and Sandra Lanham (Clifton); his brothers and sister Tom, Bill and Nora Armstrong; as well as five grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. David was a man of great character, great integrity, kind to everyone, and a man who valued his friends and extended family. A memorial service will be held at Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home (250 W. State St., Kennett Square) on June 29 at noon. Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment services will be private. Visit www.griecocares.com.

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The exhibition is on view from June 23 to Oct. 21. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day), and is on Route 1 in Chadds Ford.

Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors ages 65 and older, $6 for students and children ages 6 and older; free for children 5 and younger and Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art members. For more information, call 610-388-2700 or visit www. brandywinemuseum.org.

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Juneteenth celebrated in Kennett Square By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Last Saturday, for the second year in a row, a town that honors its history once again observed it. The Juneteenth Celebration, held throughout Kennett Square on June 16, introduced visitors to the pioneers of the Underground Railroad in the Kennett region, which was a “hotbed of abolition” that protested the cruelty of slavery and also provided escape routes for fugitive slaves who sought freedom. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas, and the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans throughout the former Confederacy of the southern United States. It is recognized as a state holiday or special day of observance in 45 states. A pop-up museum, held at the Bethel A.M.E. Church on Linden Street, was created and conducted by members of the Kennett Underground Railroad Center, who provided an oral history of the movement that included introductions to free African Americans, Quakers and other townspeople who led the abolitionist movement in the Kennett area, such as Bartholomew Fussell, Lucretia Mott, John and Hannah Cox, Eusebius Bernard and William Still. The museum had a full-day agenda that also included a screening of the film “Whispers of Angels” at the Kennett Library; a Study Buddies community reading that

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featured guest readers from the Kennett Police Department, La Communidad Hispana and ACOLA; informal discussions with local historian Chris Densmore; a performance by Folkloric Heritage; and walking tours that offered an oral history written by local historian and business owner Lynn Sinclair. The Kennett Square area, those who went on the tour found, served as one of the nation’s most important centers of abolitionist efforts. On Aug. 4, 1860, a large congregation of African-Americans celebrated the 26th anniversary of the passing of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 with a dinner at the Kennett Hotel, where the LaVerona restaurant currently stands. In 1844, near the site of E&H Appliance Service, Quaker brothers Samuel and Morton Pennock set up a foundry to build farming tools that were used by those seeking freedom. In 1865, the 40 Hope Masonic Lodge was established by African Americans in the Kennett area, and built in 1895. The tour also told the story of Dr. Isaac Johnson, a prominent Kennett doctor, who was called to the home of James H. Walker, a free black man who lived on South Union Street, in 1852. There, Johnson found a fugitive slave who had badly injured his foot after jumping from a train to avoid capture in Wilmington. The slave was hidden in the Walker home for several weeks, and soon after he was attended to by Johnson, he left the Kennett area and eventually settled in Boston. Years after the Civil War, a well-dressed black man walked into Dr. Johnson’s office and identified himself as the slave that Johnson had attended that

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Ann-Louise Jeffery, second from right, a member of the Kennett Underground Railroad Road Center, stands with some of the many who attended the Juneteenth celebration in Kennett Square on June 16.

night in 1852. His name was Walker Hayes Johnson, in honor of three men who had helped him. Ginna Goodall, who organized the first two Juneteenth events in Kennett Square last year, said that they were intended more to inform than to celebrate. “Last year, there were so few people who had any understanding of what Juneteenth actually was, so we referred to it as an awareness raising,” Goodall said. “We look at these events as something that we can hang our hat on in order to say, ‘Let’s talk about all of the things that did happen here.’ There were a lot of good things that came out of these efforts, and there were so many key stories that came from it.” Goodall gave credit to Kennett Underground Railroad Center volunteer Ann-Louise Jeffery for expanding the event this year. “I am the mother of four children, and we live right here in the borough,” said Jeffery, who was accompanied by her children at the event. “I’ve always been intrigued by this aspect of our history, and as I started to understand more and more about the heroic efforts of

Quakers and African Americans and the network that came together to help fugitives find freedom, it became a compelling narrative to me. I felt like I wanted to help in any way I could to bring organizations together who care about this legacy and heritage in our area, and bring it to the mainstream, in order to appreciate the richness of what we have here, and do it collaboratively. “Through friends and friends of friends, the word spread, and it became an amazing thing to watch these groups say that they want to be a part of this.” The Juneteenth celebration was sponsored by the Bethel A.M.E. Church, Historic Kennett Square, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center, the New Garden Memorial UAME, the Joseph & Sarah Carter Community Development Corporation’s Study Buddies Program, the Kennett Library and the Martin Luther King, CommUNITY of the Greater Kennett Area. To learn more about the Kennett Underground Railroad Center, visit www. kennettundergroundrr.org. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@ chestercounty.com.

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INVITATION TO BID

Sealed proposals will be received by Elk Township at the office of Elk Township, 952 Chesterville Road, P.O. Box 153, Lewisville, PA 19351. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM, Thursday, July 12, 2018. Bids will be opened at 3:30 PM on that day. Action will be taken by the municipality on the awarding of each bid item at the Board of Supervisors Meeting on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Bidders are asked to bid on the following: 1. Roadwork Equipment Rental w/ Operator per Specifications (Bidders Qualification Form is required), 2. Blacktop Mixes 770 Tons (more or less) per Specifications. 3. Aggregate Material 560 Gallons (more or less) per Specifications. 4. Snow Plowing/Ice Removal Services Equipment Rental w/Operator per Specifications (Bidders Qualification Form and Agreement for Snow Plowing/Ice Removal are required). All of the above equipment and material specified shall meet Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specification standards and the terms/ conditions of the Agreement for Snow Plowing/Ice Removal Services. Bidders are not required to bid on all of the above items. The contract period for Roadwork Equipment Rental, Blacktop Mixes, and Aggregate Materials begins on July 13, 2018 and ends on June 30, 2019. The contract period for Snow Plowing/Ice Removal Services Equipment Rental begins on October 15, 2018 and ends on April 30, 2019. The successful bidder shall, within 14 days of the award of contract, submit the following: Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Equipment Rental Contract; Performance Bond in the amount of 50% of the Materials Contract; Certificate of Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000/$1,000,000 aggregate and endorsing Elk Township as Additional Insured; Proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance or Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage Information for Independent Contractors; Hold Harmless & Indemnification Agreement; and IRS Form W-9. All bidders are to follow the Bidder Information Guidelines. Bidding packets are available at the Elk Township Office during regular business hours, and may be requested by phone 610-255-0634, fax 610-255-0492, or e-mail elktwpchester@gmail.com., Terri Kukoda, Secretary/Treasurer 6p-13-2t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of LINDA M. GRAY, aka LINDA MAE GRAY,, Deceased. Late of East Nottingham Township, Chester County,

Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that, in the estate of the decedent LINDA M. GRAY, aka LINDA MAE GRAY, all persons having claims against said estate are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to said decedent are requested to make payment without delay to. EXECUTOR: Harry E. Gray, c/o Matthew J. Canan, Esquire, The Law Offices of Matthew J. Canan, 137 E. Locust St., PO Box 510, Oxford, PA 19363 6p-13-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of LYDIA JANE PEOPLES, Deceased. Late of Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that, in the estate of the decedent , all persons having claims against said estate are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to said decedent are requested to make payment without delay to. EXECUTOR:Charles E. Peoples, C/O George S. Donze, Esquire, Donze & Donze, 696 Unionville Rd., Suite 6, Kennett Square, PA 19348 6p-13-3t

NOTICE OF DOMESTIC BRANCH APPLICATION AND RIGHT TO COMMENT

Notice is hereby given that First Bank, with its principal office located at 2465 Kuser Road, Hamilton, New Jersey 08960, intends to file an application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for permission to establish a Domestic Branch office at located at 121 N. Walnut Street, West Chester, Pa. 19382. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director (DOS) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, New York 10118, no later than June 29, 2018. The nonconfidential portion of this application is on file in the regional office and is available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. 6p-20-1t

ASSUMPTION OF NAME NOTICE

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BARENDS TECHNOLOGIES, INCORPORATED has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988. Barends Technologies, Incorporated, 1048 Townsend Circle, Wayne, PA 19087, 610-688-0674. 6p-20-1t

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the London Grove Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a special meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Proposed Zoning Ordinance, any questions related to the Proposed Zoning Ordinance and any other business that comes before them. The meeting will be held in the London Grove Township Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA. The public is invited to attend. Kenneth Battin, Township Manager 6p-20-1t

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION – CHALLENGE OPPORTUNITY

The Board of Supervisors of Penn Township is providing public notice of the opportunity to challenge the validity of the herein described Ordinance on the basis that a defect in procedure, as permitted under Section 1002-A(b) or 1002.1-A, of the PA Municipalities Planning Code, resulted in a deprivation of constitutional rights, and to provide a period of limitation to raise such challenges. The Board of Supervisors of Penn Township is providing this Notice for Adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-01 “Penn Township Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance”, adopted on May 2, 2018, which includes the following: An Ordinance creating a transportation impact fee and map identifying the areas within the Township it affects and controls to ensure the costs of needed capital improvements for new growth and development. This publication is intended to provide notification of ordinance enactment. Any person claiming a right to challenge the validity of the ordinance must bring legal action within 30 days of the publication of the second notice described herein. The full text of the ordinance is available for review at no charge, and copies may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof, at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA during their normal business hours. If you are a person with a disability or need special services or facilities, contact Penn Township at 610-869-9620. R. Samuel McMichael, Esquire Solicitor for Penn Towns

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF Ann L. Young, late of London Grove Township, Chester County, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named Ann L. Young having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: Judith Y. Fincher, CoExecutrix, Ellen Y. Cross, Co-Executrix, c/o Attorney:Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire 208 E. Locust Street, P.O. Box 381,Oxford, PA 19363 6p-20-3t

INCORPORATION NOTICE

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INCORPORATION NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Articles of Incorporation were filed with and approved by the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the 24TH day of APRIL, 2018, for the purpose of creating a business corporation which has been incorporated under the provisions of the Business Corporation Law of 1988. The name of the corporation is PERFECT DEGREE HVAC INC. 6p-20-1t

Notice of Report Submittal Under An Environmental Standard

(Section 304(n)(2)(i)) Notice is hereby given that Quad/Graphics Inc. has submitted a report to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southeast Regional Office, indicates that planned remediation will attain compliance with the statewide health standard (SHS) for the site QC-LLCAtglen Facility located at 4581 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, Pennsylvania 19310. Quad/Graphics Inc. has indicated that the remedial investigation was completed in accordance with the SHS established under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act. This notice is made under the provision of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the Act of May 19, 1995, P.L. #4, No. 2. 6p-20-1t

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, Orphans' Court Division, PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF AN ADULT WITH NAME CHANGE, Docket No. AD-180017 and Docket No, AD -18-0018. AND NOW, this13th day of June 2018, RESCHEDULED hearings are fixed for TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2018 in Courtroom # 15, Chester County Justice Center, 201 W. Market Street West Chester, Pennsylvania, before the Honorable Mark L. Tunnell, commencing at 2:30 pm., when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any, why the request of the said petitioners should not be granted. 6p-20-1t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, June 21st, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, July 23rd, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 18-6-354 Writ of Execution No. 2017-01163 DEBT $197,097.75 UPI No. 46-4-38.14 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the Township of Londonderry, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, described in accordance with a Final Subdivision of Plot Plan of Section II of “Elk Valley Farms” called by the Thornbury Corp., said Plan made by George Resester, Jr. & Sons, Inc. dated August 31, 1972, last revised November 2, 1972 and recorded November 30, 1972, at West Chester in Plan Book 46, Page 30, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the title line of the bed of Baker Road (T-350) said point being measured along said title line the four following courses and distances from its point of intersection with the title line in the bed of Elm Creek Road (T-345); (1) south 52 degrees 32 minutes 00 seconds east 15.97 feet to a point; (2) south 65 degrees 21 minutes 43 seconds east 42.79 feet

to a point; (3) south 72 degrees 54 minutes 29 seconds east 166.57 feet; and (4) south 72 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds east 309.49 feet to the point and place of beginning; thence extending along the title line in the bed of Baker Road (T-350) the two following courses and distances (1) south 72 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds east 169.00 feet to a point and (2) 73 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds east 18.01 feet to a point a corner of Lot 10 on said Plan; thence along Lot 10 south 17 degrees 05 minutes 31 seconds west 380.00 feet to a point thence extending partially along Lot 10 and partially along Lot 11 north 73 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds west 187.02 feet to a point; thence extending along Lot 11 north 17 degrees 05 minutes 31 seconds east 385.11 feet to a point in the title line in the bed of Baker Road (T-350) being the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot 9 on said Plan. CONTAINING 1.641 acres of land, more or less. PLAINTIFF: William Penn Bank VS DEFENDANT: PETER MEYER and ANGELA MEYER SALE ADDRESS: 188 Baker Road, Cochranville, PA 19330 PL AINTIFF ATTORNEY: CHRISTOPHER S. MAHONEY, ESQ., 215968-4700 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 5p-30-3t

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June 21 Tavern Talks On June 21 from 7 to 9 p.m., participants can enter the “Age of Reason” with inventor Mr. Joseph Priestley (portrayed by Dean Howarth of Living Histories of Science), astronomer Caroline

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Herschel (portrayed by K. Lynn King), and a horticulturist (portrayed by Chuck Feld). The evening also includes an interactive historical lighting display by demonstrator William Russell. Guests will be immersed into a coffeehouse setting where

The Heather Pierson Trio will perform on July 13 at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Oxford as part of the Friends Folk Club concert series (see listing).

news of the day would have been discussed in the 18th century. Tavern Talks are aimed at adults 21 and older, focusing on unexplored aspects of early American history and culture. They are held at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barns Brinton House (630 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford). Admission is $20 for non-members and $15 for members. Call 610388-7376 or visit www. chaddsfordhistory.org. June 21 55-plus games and BBQ Brandywine Living at Longwood (301 Victoria Gardens Drive, Kennett Square) will hold the 55-plus Games and BBQ on June 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be 90 participants competing in the games, and the public is invited. Participants will compete for medals in a combination of athletic sports and recreational games. Afterwards,

about 90 participants and volunteers will share a BBQ luncheon. For more information, contact Kristen Aran at 484-7346200 or email karan@ brandycare.com. June 23 ‘50s dance party fundraiser The Oxford Arts Alliance Annual Fundraiser will be a ‘50s Dance Party on June 23 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Rockey Hill Farm (1140 Chrome Rd., Oxford). There will be a themed table decorating contest, a live auction, dinner, beer and wine, and dancing to a DJ. Tickets are $75, with options for groups. For ticket information, visit www.oxfordart.org/ dance-party-tickets. July 13 Heather Pierson Trio The Heather Pierson Trio will perform on July 13 at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church (116 Lancaster

Help the community by tending a garden this summer The raised garden beds at Patton Middle School in Kennett Square are a learning experience for students and a benefit to the community, since the food that is harvested from them is donated to local food banks. The work done by students during the school year, however, needs to be continued in the summer by community members. The UnionvilleChadds Ford School District has sent out a call for local residents to sign up for a week or two of caring for a garden until school resumes in the fall. Volunteers will be asked to water, weed and harvest in the beds. In return, they can select fresh vegetables for themselves

and help the Food Bank by delivering the rest. The Family and Consumer Science program at the school built 22 raised beds and constructed two greenhouses with funds raised by the department. “Adopt our Garden Beds for a week or more and help us water, harvest and deliver to the Food Bank,” the posting on the district website reads. “It is a win-win proposition for all. Work with your families while helping those who are less fortunate!” There is a link to sign up for a week to maintain the gardens at www.ucfsd.org. For more information, contact Kim Hisler at khisler@ucfsd.org.

The raised garden beds at Patton Middle School need some maintenance over the summer.

Through June 29 School art show Th Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) holds a closing reception for parents, students and the community on June 29 to mark the closing of the Tenth Annual Student Art Show. The exhibit includes original works by students

from kindergarten through high school. For more information, visit www. oxfordart.org. Through June 30 ‘Opposite Visions’ Square Pear Fine Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) hosts “Opposite Visions,” featuring sculptures by Stan Smokler

and Helen Mason, and paintings by Alexi Natchev, through June 30. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Through June 29 Sunset Hill Gallery in West Chester Sunset Hill Fine Arts Gallery (23 N. High St.,

West Chester) hosts an exhibit by Marie Wolfington Jones and Steven J. White through June 29. Jones paints floral still lifes and plein-air landscapes, and White’s paintings are primarily landscapes. Call 610-692-0374 or visit www. sunsethilljewelers.com. Through June 30 Group show The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) presents new paintings by Rachel Altschuler, Jim Barwick and Mary Ann Weselyk through June 30. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net.

Pike, Oxford) as part of the Friends Folk Club concert series. Pierson is an award-winning pianist, singer/songwriter, arranger, bandleader and performer. She plays New Orleans-style jazz and blues, Americana and folk music with piano, tenor banjo, melodica, and acoustic guitar. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door (children 12 and younger free). Doors open at 7 p.m., and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Bring non-perishable food items which will be given to area food cupboards. For more information, call 610-869-8076, email friendsfolkclub@ aol.com, or visit www. heatherpierson.com. July 14 ‘Tribute to the 80s’ concert The New London Community Choir will perform “A Tribute to the ‘80s” on July 14 at 7 p.m. at the Avon Grove High School Auditorium (257 State Rd., West Grove). There will be songs by the Stray Cats, Michael Jackson and Andrew Lloyd Webber, among others. There will be a lobby display of 1980s memorabilia and everyone will get to play “Lobby Trivial Pursuit.” A panel of the AIDS Memorial Quilt from The Names Project will also be on display. Admission is free, but donations to offset the cost of the music and program development will be accepted at the door. The New London Community Choir is an outreach program of the New London UMC. July 14 Book signing “PassionTide,” a novel by author Jim DiLuzio from New Garden Township, will be for sale ($15) at the Hockessin Book Shelf (7179 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin) on July 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. DiLuzio will sign books and talk to readers about the book, which follows Father Michael, whose journey mimics that of his church and country, rolling on a tide of love and redemption. Through Aug. 8 Anson B. Nixon Park concerts Anson B. Nixon Park (405 N. Walnut Road, Kennett Square) is hosting a series of free concerts this summer that are presented by the Kennett Flash. The schedule includes: Jake Armerding (June 20, 7 p.m.); Edgardo Cintron and the Inca Band – a tribute to Santana (June 27, 7

p.m.); The Hoppin’ John Orchestra (July 4, 7 p.m.); Hurricane Hoss (July 11, 7 p.m.); The Matt Cappy Quintet (July 18, 7 p.m.); Will Power – tribute to Tower of Power and James Brown (July 25, 7 p.m.); Apache Trails (Aug. 1, 7 p.m.); Radio Free Honduras (Aug. 8, 7 p.m.). Visit www.kennettflash.org. Through Sept. 30 Festival of Fountains Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square) has daily fountain shows, live music in the Beer Garden on weekends, Fireworks and Fountains shows on six nights, and an outdoor performing arts series, continuing through Sept. 30. General gardens admission, by timed ticket, is $23 for adults, $20 for seniors over 62, $12 for ages 5 to 18, free for children 4 and younger. Visit www. longwoodgardens.org for more information and tickets. Kennett Flash schedule The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www.kennettflash.org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: Countdown to Ecstasy – Steely Dan tribute band (June 22, 8 p.m., $30 and $35); Ian Fidance (June 23, 8 p.m., $15 and $18); Chasing Trane - “Films and Words at the Flash” series (June 24, 7 p.m., $10 to $30); Jeffrey Gaines CD release party (June 29, 8 p.m., $22 and $25); Horizens (June 30, 7 p.m., $10 and $14); 46 Sherman with Knightlife and Los Festingos (July 7, 8 p.m., $10 and $14); The GTVs (July 13, 8 p.m., $15); Eilen Jewell (July 14, 8 p.m., $22 and $26); Open Mic with host Angelee (July 15, 7 p.m., $4); Chicago 9 – Chicago tribute band (July 21, $25 and $30); Steve Forbert (July 27, 8 p.m., $27 and $30); Miles Ahead - “Films and Words at the Flash” series (July 29, 7 p.m., $10 to $30); The Rock Orchestra - “An Evening of Peter Gabriel” (Aug. 3, $20and $25); Open Mic with host Adam Beck (Aug. 5, 7 p.m., $4). To submit items to the Calendar of Events, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

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Local News Megonigal and Sumner named Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month Oxford Area High School students Emily Megonigal and Matthew Sumner were recently honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for April. Emily, daughter of Lisa and Dean Megonigal, is a member of the Helping Hands community service club and plays flute in the Marching Band. She is employed at Giant in Jennersville. Beginning in her freshman year, Emily was a member of the first cohort of students to be enrolled at Cecil College as part of the high school’s Early College Academy (ECA) program. The program gives students the opportunity to take col-

lege credit courses taught by Cecil professors at both the high school and on the North East, Maryland campus. With a total enrollment of 91 students, ECA provides Oxford students with full access to Cecil’s library, tutoring services and computer labs. Academic advisers provide support to the students by coordinating seminars designed to develop skills to complement the classroom experience. Emily and 14 other members of the Class of 2018 are the first in the high school’s history to be awarded associate’s degrees from Cecil College. Four members of the Class of 2018 were on

schedule to graduate with a 4.0 GPA over their four years, and the average fouryear GPA prior to final exams for the 15 Oxford graduates is 3.27. Emily will transfer the credits she earned at Cecil College to Millersville University, which she will enter this fall to study business accounting. She will receive her bachelor’s degree from Millersville after earning an additional 17 credits, and will then pursue a career as a C.P.A. Matthew, son of Susan and Scott Sumner, is a member of the National Honor Society and treasurer of the high school’s chapter of Future Business Leaders of

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America, qualifying to attend the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference as a junior and senior. With the National Honor Society, he visits Hopewell Elementary School each Monday to tutor fifth and sixth grade students. Matthew played on the varsity soccer team for the past two seasons, serving as captain his senior year and earning Ches-Mont League Honorable Mention both years. He is also a two-year member of the varsity baseball team, playing second base and pitching. With Wesley Church in Quarryville, Matthew has participated in mission trips to several areas of poverty,

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Oxford Area High School students Emily Megonigal and Matthew Sumner were honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for April. From left are Dean of Students Andrew Wendle; Lisa and Emily Megonigal; Matthew Sumner, his grandfather Bill Sumner, parents Susan and Scott; and Oxford Rotary Club President Tracie Eller.

including Kentucky and Baltimore, where he assisted on painting and roofing projects as well as building ramps for people with disabilities.

This fall Matthew will attend the University of Pittsburgh to study athletic training and plans to pursue a career in physical therapy.

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made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 5p-30-3t

Legals will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 18-6-361 Writ of Execution No. 2013-07553 DEBT $252,898.88 ALL THAT CERTAIN, messuage, lot or piece of land situate on, in the Township of Sadsbury, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as follows, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in Sadsbury Township, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania being shown and described on a Fountain As-Built Plan for Sadsbury Association, Building Unit “Y” Drawing Number 2002219u135 dated May 7, 2003 prepared by Wilkinson Associates, Engineering/Surveying and recorded IN Plan no. 16637 as follows: BEING Unit 139, Building “Y”, Sadsbury Village. BEING UPI Number 37-4-40.9D PARCEL No.: 3704 004009D0 BEING known as:. 203 Fox Trail, Parkesburg, PA 19365 BEING the same property conveyed to George Lichowid and Stephanie Lichowid who acquired title by virtue of a Deed from Daniel Rush and Samira Rush, dated March 20, 2009, recorded March 24, 2009, at Document ID 10911296, and recorded in Book 7621, Page 1903, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Chester County, Pennsylvania. PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: GEORGE LICHOWID and STEPHANIE LICHOWID

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, June 21st, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, July 23rd, 2018. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 18-6-363 Writ of Execution No. 2014-04857 DEBT $542,617.18 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land situate in Township of Penn, Chester County, Pennsylvania TAX Parcel No.: 58-3-33.67 PLAINTIFF: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-4, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-4 VS DEFENDANT: KAREN KLEMASZEWSKI a/k/a KAREN L. KLEMASZEWSKI and MICHAEL KLEMASZEWSKI a/k/a MICHAEL P. KLEMASZEWSKI SALE ADDRESS: 640 Blanca Court, West Grove, PA 19390

SA LE ADDRES S: 203 Fox Trail, Parkesburg, PA 19365

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N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM.

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SALE NO. 18-6-368 Writ of Execution No. 2017-09340 DEBT $209,446.88 PROPERTY situate in the London Britain Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 73-5-35.42 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, NA VS DEFENDANT: GREGORY W. MILLER a/k/a GREGORY WADE MILLER and CHRISTINA J. MILLER a/k/a CHRISTINA JEAN WADE

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N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order

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SALE ADDRESS: 103 Fox Drive, Landenberg, PA 19350-1155 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 5p-30-3t

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