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Chester County to ‘go green’ on June 26 The county’s arrival in the green phase comes on the heels of a CDC report that ranked Pennsylvania as one of only three states to report a 42-day steady decline in COVID-19 rates

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

That giant jangly sound heard throughout Chester County is the echo of thousands of keys that are about to cautiously but thankfully reopen businesses and facilities, following Voices, messages soar the recent announcement during Juneteenth by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf that the councelebration...1B ty will move to the green phase of reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning on June 26.

Chester County is among the last wave of counties given the go-ahead to move to the state’s green phase this Friday, joining Berks, Bucks, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia and Susquehanna. The only county in Pennsylvania Kennett Library ready to that is not slated to move to green by June 26 is serve...4A Lebanon County, which has seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

Under the state’s green phase, Chester County will be asked to abide by the following guidelines:

Work and Congregate Settings Restrictions • Continued telework is strongly encouraged • Businesses with in-person operations must follow updated business and building safety requirements • All businesses that were operating at 50 percent occupancy in the yellow phase may increase to 75 percent occupancy • Child care services may open, providing they comply with guidelines • Congregate care restrictions will remain in place • Prison and hospital restrictions will continue to be determined by individual facilities • Schools will be subject to CDC and commonwealth guidance Social Restrictions • Large gatherings of more than 250 will be prohibited • Masks are required when entering a business • Restaurants and bars will reopen at 50 percent occupancy • Personal care services – such as hair salons and barbershops – will reopen at 50 percent occupancy and

by appointment only • Indoor recreation, health and wellness facilities and personal care services -- such as gyms and spas – will reopen at 50 percent occupancy with appointments strongly encouraged • All entertainment venues – such as casinos, theaters,

and shopping malls – will reopen at 50 percent occupancy • Construction activity may return to full capacity with continued implementation of protocols ‘A welcome relief’ Area economic directors

said that the move from the yellow phase to the green phase, while not intended to completely return the business climate to prepandemic scenarios, is nonetheless a much needed stimulant guaranteed to kick start local economies Continued on Page 3A

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Isabella Hanson, a 14-year-old sophomore at Kennett High School, organized and moderated “Juneteenth: Network to Freedom,” which was held at the historic Fussell House on June 19 before 100 community members and dignitaries. For the complete story and additional photos, see Page 1B.

Avon Grove School Board approves final budget for 2020-2021 Dangerous Dog moves forward...5B

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By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

The Avon Grove School Board has finalized a $99.3 million spending plan for the 2020-2021 school year.

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Dumont, John Auerbach, and Lynn Weber voting against it.

Dan Carsley, the school district’s chief financial officer, said that the millage rate to support the budget will increase from 31.61 mills to 32.71 mills, a hike of 3.48 percent—close to the Act 1 Index limit for Avon Grove for the 20202021 fiscal year.

For 2020-2021, the school district’s expenditures total $99,331,571. The district

is placing $1,960,000 in budgetary reserve. This financial move offers some protection against declining revenues—something that is out of the school district’s control—as the country recovers from the coronavirus pandemic and all its various effects.

Avon Grove had been on track for a maximum allowable tax increase from the start of this year’s budgeting process as the school district prepares for the construc-

tion of a new high school and invests in initiatives that are aimed at boosting academic achievement.

At the school board’s meeting on June 4, as district officials discussed the spending plan, Dumont read from a prepared statement urging the board to reconsider a budget that includes a large tax increase. Dumont said that school district officials had ample time to rework the budget and cut expenditures

in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Only time will tell how deeply Avon Grove is affected by this,” Dumont said. Auerbach and Weber also said that they opposed the budget.

Superintendent Dr. Christopher Marchese has consistently said during the budgeting process that the school district must phase in the funding for the new high school in a responsible Continued on Page 3A

Kennett Square Borough No plans to sell Oxford Area launches initial plan Sewer Authority to support the business community

By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer At the June 15 Kennett Square Borough Council meeting, Mayor Matt Fetick shared his recommendations on some small steps the borough can take to support the business community as shops and restaurants reopen. Kennett Square Borough Council agreed with the recommendation to close the 100 block of East State Street to traffic on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Friday starting at 5 p.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Closing the 100 block of East State Street will allow restaurants and retailers to expand their physical operations out onto the sidewalks and streets. This will allow for increased social distancing and safe practices and provide an opportunity for businesses to expand their allowable capacity and support more customers.

Thursday, June 18 was the first day that State Street

was closed.

All the businesses will be required to comply with the Pennsylvania state guidelines on reopening and Chester County Health Department safety requirements, borough officials said.

Fetick said that this initial plan will be evaluated for its effectiveness with the potential to expand the closures and parking restrictions into additional blocks of the business district.

Fetick added that Historic Kennett Square has been actively seeking the input of businesses on how the borough can most effectively support them during this difficult time as shops and restaurants reopen following the economic shutdown that was prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Last week, Fetick also provided emergency relief allowing businesses to operate within their property boundaries, utilizing their parking lots and available space to conduct business

outside. Additional relief was also granted for temporary signage.

The borough is also supporting two financial initiatives to help the local businesses. One is a small business loan program through the Borough’s Revolving Loan Fund. This loan is up to $10,000 and allows for businesses to access a low-cost loan to support their business operations. The loan is being administered by True Access Capital and all businesses are encouraged to apply.

The Borough has made available up to $500,000 for this loan program.

The other initiative is a grant program which is available to businesses within the borough to support their ongoing operations. Grant applications are available through Historic Kennett Square and are available in both English and Spanish.

Fetick said that the borough will continue to look Continued on Page 2A

Oxford Area Sewer Authority (OASA) director David Busch has confirmed that there are no longer plans to sell the Oxford Sewer Authority to a private entity.

Just months ago, Busch stood before Oxford Borough Council and told the council members that the Borough of Oxford, and the townships of East Nottingham, West Nottingham and Lower Oxford, owed a combined $1.2 million to the USDA, the result of two missed debt-service payments in 2015.

Since then, OASA has announced that it has sold the property on Reedville Road for approximately $270,000. The proceeds from that sale went immediately to the USDA to pay a portion of the outstanding debt. The Sewer Authority also has an agreement of sale on their property at 14 S. Third Street and when that sale is final in

August OASA will pay off the remainder of the $1.2 million.

The agreement of sale on the 14 S. Third Street property is with La Comunidad Hispana (LCH), which plans to relocate their health center from 303 N. Third Street to the center of town.

LCH does have a conditional use hearing scheduled for June 22 and, if approved, Oxford will have available and affordable health care in the center of the town.

The agreement of sale closing was pushed back to August due to the conditional-use hearing and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Busch disclosed that they had two offers for the OASA building and chose LCH. OASA will still owe money to the four municipalities when they close on the building in August.

Busch explained, “We will refund the municipalities for the portion they paid as an obligation under the guarantee agreement.” That payment will be paid back over a number of years.

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for ways to support the business community and to assist wherever possible. Recommendations and ideas are always welcome, and can be shared with Fetick at MayorFetick@ KennettSquarePolice.org.

During the council meeting, there was some discussion about also closing the 100 block of West State Street to traffic for certain hours. However, some restaurants like Talula’s Table and Lily Asian Cuisine are very reliant on take-out orders right now, and it’s better for them to allow customers and delivery drivers to park close by. It’s difficult to take steps to help the downtown businesses because what might be useful for a few businesses could also hurt other businesses.

Fetick said that they have been sure to work with business owners throughout the process. The police chief, fire chief, and the emergency management coordinator will also be consulted whenever a street closing is considered.

Also at the council meeting, Kennett Square Borough Council approved a rental housing policy that outlined some goals and initiatives. The memorandum declares that Kennett Square Borough is interested in “promoting and establishing a diverse, sustainable, well-maintained, accessible and affordable range of rental housing stock available to residents of the borough. The borough understands that these goals require both shortand long-term efforts, in cooperation with all key stakeholders. The borough also recognizes that fostering these educational, land use and regulatory measures

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“OASA is continuing to operate the system and things are going well,” Busch said. He emphasized that home construction has already started again and a

is vital for the betterment of the community. The borough has and shall continue to remain neutral on individual landlord tenant disputes, and no actions of the borough in this regard should be perceived to be determinations of any party rights thereunder (jurisdiction of which may vest elsewhere). The borough seeks a robust rental housing market that can provide safe, code-compliant housing, available to residents across all communities and economic income levels, and in a manner that provides stabile housing through both economic upand downturns.”

Council member Mayra Zavala applauded the passage of the rental housing policy.

Kennett Square Borough Council authorized a grant application for funding to conduct a joint Act 537 Plan study. The last known sewer planning study was conducted in the 1990s, Kennett Square officials said. An update will help the borough plan to meet the current needs for sewer service in the area. There is a grant available that could pay for 50 percent of the study’s costs. The borough will be applying for the grant with Kennett Township, which is taking the lead in writing the grant application. The two municipalities will each be paying a portion of the costs of the study, with the actual amounts determined later on, once they determine how much work will be necessary for each municipality.

Borough council approved the proposed land-development plan for Red Clay Manor with several conditions, including the completion of a stormwater easement agreement and a stormwater operation maintenance agreement.

Confirmation must also be received declaring that Kennett Township has no objection to the installation of the infiltration bed discharge piping on the Duran property. Final security must also be established in the amount of $1,327,870.05.

Borough council agreed to appoint Liam Warren as Kennett Square Borough’s representative to SECCRA. Warren had to resign from this post in August of 2019 because he was awarded a one-year scholarship by the Federation of GermanAmerican Clubs to study water sciences at the graduate level at the prestigious Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Karlsruhe, Germany. Due to the pandemic, he is back in town and asked if he could begin a new term as the borough’s representative to SECCRA, effective immediately. His new term would expire on Jan. 1, 2025.

Borough manager Joseph Scalise reported that work on the expansion of the parking garage is nearing a completion. Borough council approved the fifth change order, for $9,719 for a number of items that needed to be changed as work on the project progressed.

Scalise also said that the borough has plans to reopen its offices when Chester County is in the green phase and it is safe to do so.

During public comment, Kennett Square Borough resident John Thomas said that borough officials haven’t done enough to communicate with residents about the prevalence of the coronavirus in Kennett Square and the surrounding communities.

“Do more to let the public know what’s going on,” Thomas said.

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

In consultation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Kennett Township has received advanced notification that J.D. Eckman, Inc. will be implementing a detour of Kaolin Road over the West Branch of Red Clay Creek in the township. The news was shared at the township’s Board of Supervisors’ June 17 online meeting.

The project is starting on or about July 13 and is expected to continue until approximately Feb. 15, 2021. This detour is necessary for the replacement of the existing bridge structure over the Red Clay Creek.

“The bridge has been of concern to the township for awhile because it was beginning to become less and less secure,” said

number of developments are being planned for the area.

He expects more connections this year than what he has seen for a number of years.

“For the last three and half years, we saw a steady

request for 25 to 35 EDUs a year. In the next few years, I can see we will be at about 50 EDUs per year,” Busch explained.

Busch is a consultant to the OASA and does manage other authorities as well and continues to consult. He typically works 15 hours a week at OASA. He also said they are currently operating with

two licensed sewer operators and one unlicensed operator.

They are currently seeking an individual who is interested in entering the business and becoming licensed. In order to become a licensed operator, an individual is required to successfully pass a series of exams, and then put in a period of time working in the field. Busch did

Bridge at Kaolin Road to be replaced

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While traffic and safety guidelines for emergency vehicles on the newly refurbished and repurposed Chandler Mill Bridge in Kennett Township still need to be worked out, the bridge is now open to pedestrians and bicyclists.

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Complete details of the detour routes created by PennDOT can be seen by visiting the township’s website at www.kennett.pa.us.

In other township business, Stevens reported that the rehabilitation of the historic Chandler Mill Bridge is nearing completion.

Owned by the township, the now pedestrian-only bridge is open to pedestrians and bicyclists, although concrete barriers remain at each end of the bridge, while the township is creating traffic control guidelines for the use of emergency vehicles.

Stevens said a ceremony to officially open the bridge is scheduled for a later date.

Township Manager Eden Ratliff brought the board up to date regarding the investigation regarding former manager Lisa Moore’s alleged theft of $3.2 million from township funds that led to her arrest on Dec. 10, 2019. Moore was

charged with 115 felonies and 26 misdemeanors, including theft, receiving stolen property, computer crimes, forgery and tampering with public records -- crimes that she was alleged to have been conducting for the past several years.

Ratliff said that while the trial for Moore is set for July, it will likely be extended through the summer and potentially longer, given that the data related to the investigation is extensive – in excess of 5 terabytes, he said.

Ratliff told the board that he anticipates receiving a more comprehensive update about the trial in future discussions with the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.

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

say it isn’t easy to find an operator at the moment.

When asked about any more rate hikes, Busch said rate hikes are required from time to time due to inflation.

He does not expect another rate hike like the 30 percent rate increase four years ago.

The last rate hike was 4 percent.

He explained that managing a sewer authority has become more challenging.

Safety requirements and funding issues are significant challenges. Although many authorities solve funding problems by selling to a private entity, that is not the case for OASA.

“Selling the properties has kept us going as a municipal authority,” Busch said. ”The portion that was pastdue will be paid back, but we will be at this for a while.”

Busch is not in favor of privatizing water and sewer.

“The authority board is better and more dedicated to providing proper service at a reasonable price,” he said.

“Users benefit, not stockholders. It is always better if service is provided by people in the community.”

So for now, OASA continues to manage and operate the sewer system and delay the privatization.

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that have been dormant for months.

“I feel that for our member businesses and organizations that can open -- even with restrictions in the green phase -- is a welcome relief,” said Christine Grove, executive director of the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce. “Our hair salons, barber shops and spas have been completely shuttered since the beginning of the stay-at-home order. These business owners are prepared to welcome their clients back, safely.

“For our members who have creatively managed to instruct students virtually, I think they would like nothing more than to welcome full classes back to dance, karate and art, but the logistics are tricky. I believe some will instruct in smaller groups and others will continue teaching virtually. That is the tough decision that our owners will have to decide.”

While he agrees with Grove that the green phase will help the barber shops, salons and fitness centers that have been closed for the past few months, Historic Kennett Square Economic Development Director Nate Echeverria said that the new phase will also assist a local restaurant industry that has been remaining afloat largely on take-out service.

“Restaurants will also be able to do some indoor dining in the green phase, which is welcomed, but given the six-foot distancing requirements between tables and the impact that has on restaurant occupancy, we still think a focus on outdoor dining will be with us for the foreseeable future,” Echeverria said.

Pa. shows 42-day decline in COVID-19 rates The news that nearly every county in the commonwealth has – or will soon – move to the green phase dovetails with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recent state-by-state analysis of COVID-19 rates that ranked Pennsylvania as one of only three states – along with Montana and Hawaii – to report a 42-day steady decline in COVID-19 rates.

Gov. Wolf said that the good numbers are a positive indicator that the state’s three-phased reopening plan that sought to balance public health with a measured reopening of the state’s economy has been effective.

“It’s a testament to the many residents and businesses that have sacrificed over the past three months to stay home and adhere to the guidance the state has provided to protect lives and livelihoods,” he said.

“As we begin to reopen, I urge everyone to stay alert and continue to follow social distancing to maintain the momentum of

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way. If the district foregoes a tax increase this year, for example, then it increases the likelihood that very difficult decisions would need to be made about the budget in the next few years.

Pennsylvania’s Act 1 Index limits how much a school district can raise taxes without securing approval from voters via a referen-

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Moving to the green phase is sure to stimulate small businesses throughout southern Chester County, such as those in downtown Oxford.

mitigation we have in place.

“We know our decline in cases is because of our choices, because more than half of states are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases as reopening begins,” he added. “Many of these states are experiencing significant case increases tied to reopening too soon or too much. Pennsylvania is not. We have remained focused on balancing economic interests with public health.”

Data provided by the Chester County Department of Health on June 22 also shows encouraging signs that the rate of COVID-19 is decreasing in the county.

According to a chart published on its website, the number of confirmed cases of the virus in the county measured over a 14-day period from June 7 to June 20 was 398, a 32.9 percent decrease from the 593 cases confirmed during the period from May 14 to June 6.

County officials are also expressing a cautious optimism that the county’s arrival in the green phase will provide a much-needed kick start to its economy.

“Chester County is very ready to move to the next level of re-opening, the green phase,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz.

“Our public health strategies will ensure that businesses and organizations can re-open or expand their operations safely, and that residents can confidently enjoy some of the services that they have been greatly missing.”

The county has also developed several economic lifelines designed to assist businesses during the pandemic. Its COVID-19 Business Task Force led to the creation of “Restore Chester County,” which includes a webbased toolkit and a series of webinars for businesses, organizations and residents to navigate the guidelines of the Commonwealth’s red, yellow and green phases.

The County also supple-

mented federal and state COVID-19 business relief funds with a $5 million Main Street Preservation grant program for small businesses and agricultural enterprises.

dum. School districts are reluctant to put a large tax increase on the ballot, even for a worthy expense like the costs of a new high school, because it’s unlikely that the referendum would be approved.

Wolff, who has served on the board since 2003, said that budget supported the school district’s goals of improving academic achievement. She said that she recently analyzed some data on the Pennsylvania

Department of Education website and Avon Grove is making the progress that was anticipated when Avon Grove made specific investments in educational programming.

“Our administration is doing a good job,” Wolff said, adding that Avon Grove is seeing a very consistent rate of achievement for students in recent years.

Billig expressed his disappointment that three board members were opposing

Will wearing masks be enough?

While the green phase eases most restrictions by lifting the stay-at-home and business closure orders to allow the economy to strategically reopen while continuing to prioritize public health, some restrictions -- such as mask-wearing -- will remain in place. In recent news releases related to the pandemic, the Wolf Administration continues to stress guidelines that have become burned into nearly everyone’s daily routine: Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available; cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands; clean surfaces frequently; stay home to avoid spreading COVID-19, especially if you are unwell; and wear a mask if you go out.

“By participating in small actions recommended by the CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, we can continue to break transmission links even while we resume our daily activities,” Wolf said. “Things like washing hands, bringing our own water to sports practice and, of course, wearing masks.” “’Green’ does not mean ‘Full Throttle Go,’” Moskowitz added. “Just as we have asked throughout the yellow phase, we implore everyone to continue to make every effort to contain the coronavirus.

Wear masks, continue social distancing, work from home if you can and continue all hygiene recommendations.”

While abiding by the calls to continue to wear masks could continue to impact the decreasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that Chester County will move to the green phase of reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning on June 26, a decision that is likely to have a positive impact on local businesses.

state, it is as of yet uncertain what kind of impact it will have when a secondwave surge of coronavirus is expected by many experts to arrive in the fall.

As local and state officials prepare to embrace the positives and negatives from Pennsylvania advancing to the green phase, the questions hangs over the commonwealth like an albatross: Will the strict use and enforcement of masks against the backdrop of a state that has now reached the highest stage of reopening be enough to hold back what many experts are predicting will be the next – and larger – wave of the pandemic?

Based on statistical models created by Columbia University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins University, the CDC recently forecasted that deaths due to COVID-19 will increase in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Hawaii, North Carolina, Utah and Vermont. While the total number of COVID-19related deaths in the U.S. stood at 120,106 as of June 22, the agency predicted that by July 4, COVID-19related deaths in the country will exceed 124,000.

From the time the first strains of the pandemic reached southeastern Pennsylvania back in March, the county has answered back with initiatives of its own. It recently became the first county in the budget when they had ample time and opportunity to provide input into the spending plan. Billig noted that the same board members have voted against the budget, despite a monthslong budgeting process, each of the last three years.

The Avon Grove School Board will hold its next public meeting in August.

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

Pennsylvania to invest in antibody testing, while it also sourced significant levels of personal protection equipment, including three million masks for first responders and healthcare workers.

In February, it activated its Health Operations Center to begin undertaking the biggest public health emergency in modern time.

“We reached out to our businesses, schools, non-profits, faith-based organizations and congregate care facilities to prepare them for the global pandemic,” said County Commissioner Michelle Kichline. “The communication and support provided to all of these groups played a very big part in Chester County’s preparedness for COVID-19.”

County Commissioner Josh Maxwell noted the work of the Chester County Health Department to monitor and respond to the COVID-19 health crisis.

“The Health Department team will continue to conduct investigations of everyone who has a confirmed-positive COVID-19 test, and they have expanded contact tracing to more quickly and thoroughly notify everyone who is in close contact with those who have tested positive,” Maxwell said. “Finally, we have been increasing access to diagnostic swab testing for anyone who is high risk for COVID, as well as for anyone who may be asymptomatic. Bringing

these three things together helps us better understand the presence of COVID-19 and monitor any surge in cases in Chester County.”

On June 18, Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced that the state’s Department of Health has applied for a more than $301 million grant from the CDC to fund and support six primary strategies, which will include continuing to develop a testing and contact tracing strategy, supporting local health departments and investing in public health surveillance and laboratory infrastructure.

“With more than half of the state now in the green phase of the process to reopen, it is essential that we continue to take precautions to protect against COVID-19,” Dr. Levine said. “The commonwealth’s careful, measured approach to reopening is working as we see case counts continue to decline even as many other states see increases.

“But the virus has not gone away,” she added.

“Each of us has a responsibility to continue to protect ourselves, our loved ones and others by wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing and washing our hands frequently. Together we can protect our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, our essential workers and our healthcare system.”

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

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Local News Chester County Commissioners award $5 million in grants for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 Grants of up to $25,000 awarded to 248 Chester County small businesses and agricultural enterprises through county’s Main Street Preservation program Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline announced the award of $5 million in grants to 248 Chester County small businesses and agricultural enterprises. The individual grants, made available through the Chester County Main Street Preservation program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, range from just under $1,500 to $25,000.

The Chester County Main Street Preservation grant program was created at the request of the Chester County Commissioners last month to provide funding for small businesses and agricultural enterprises impacted by COVID-19.

Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz said, “Preservation of Chester County’s main street businesses and our agricultural enterprises are a crucial part of our economic recovery and we are doing everything that we can to help them survive COVID-19.

Even though restrictions have lifted somewhat in the yellow phase, many businesses still need support, not only in moving forward, but also in helping with the losses they have experienced over the past three months.”

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Economic Development Council (CCEDC) administered the Main Street Preservation grant program on behalf of Chester County with support from County government departments. The program invited for-profit small businesses and agricultural enterprises formed and active in 2019 or earlier, with revenues of $500,000 or less to apply.

The other requirement was that the businesses must be physically located and headquartered in Chester County.

Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell said, “Access to funding has been crucial for small businesses that have lost so much because of COVID-19. There were many businesses that could not take advantage of federal and commonwealth existing COVID-19 support programs. Knowing this, we quickly put together this Main Street program because we had the financial wherewithal to support it, and because it is a smart investment in our local economy.”

The Chester County Main Street Preservation grant program received 674 applications from small businesses and agricultural enterprises, and from those applications, the 248 grants were awarded. The

businesses receiving the grants are located throughout all of Chester County.

Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline commented, “The funding requests we received for Main Street Preservation grants exceeded the $5 million

that we made available, which confirms the need for even more support for our main street businesses. We will continue to monitor and promote all opportunities for business relief programs available from the federal and commonwealth levels, and

we will review our own County resources – financial and practical – in order to continue to help Chester County’s small businesses.”

Mike Grigalonis, Chief Operating Officer and executive vice president of the Chester County

Economic Development Council said, “We were pleased to partner with the Commissioners in delivering this program to our small businesses. There is still much work to be done but this was certainly an important step in the economic recovery process.”

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By Marcella Peyre-Ferry Contributing writer During the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn Township has adapted to meet CDC recommendations and the state’s regulations while getting as much of the township’s regular business done as possible.

Karen Versuk, the township’s director of operations, explained that the township was able to arrange it so that the staff could do some of their work from home and some of it in the office.

“They were rotated so we could minimize contact,” Versuk said. “We made the transition very easily. It was pretty seamless.”

When normal public meetings became a challenge, the township’s board of supervisors and planning commission started meeting online via the Google “Go to Meeting” app. The supervisors had already been using laptops for their meeting information, so they were able to easily transition

to the virtual meetings. A method was established for the public to submit questions in advance, and public attendance at the virtual meetings has been strong.

It was the township’s planning commission that was the first to hold a virtual meeting in March.

“For us to have missed any planning commission or board meetings would have been a major setback for our community,” Versuk said. “March 22 was the point where the planning commission was doing a very thorough review of the [Avon Grove] High School [project] and providing their recommendations. To miss that meeting would have been disastrous.”

Keeping on schedule with the planning approval process for the new Avon Grove High School has been crucial, she added.

“Generally, something of this magnitude would take 18 months. This was really, really fast. Everyone on our board and our professionals,

our planning commission, they did an amazing job of getting reviews done,” Versuk said. “The school has quite a few deadlines from the state that had to be met that put pressure on everyone.”

As it currently stands, the high school project is approved, but PennDOT approval for the road access is needed before a building permit is issued. Site development is under way and the work is on schedule for the building to open to students at the start of the 2022-2023 school year.

“The fact that everyone could pull together and adjust and make this possible for the community is wonderful,” Versuk said.

As businesses were shut down because of COVID19, the township park bathrooms, pavilions and playgrounds were closed, but the park’s walking trails remained open.

“We kept the park open the entire time. We have so many regular walkers who

come every day, to take that away during the pandemic, I think would have rendered our community a lot less healthy,” Versuk said.

The township’s future sports park has also been open for walkers and is moving forward as soon as possible. On April 15, the township was notified that it has been awarded a $250,000 grant for the sports park. Two other grant applications were also submitted during the pandemic with a potential for grant awards of as much as $1.5 million.

“At the end of the day, this park is going to be $6 million to develop. It’s going to be a fantastic park,” Versuk said.

The township normally has a very full calendar of events, so there is a long list of cancellations as a result of the pandemic already.

The biggest event that has been cancelled is the annual Health and Wellness Community Picnic that had been scheduled for Sept. 19.

Summer Fun Days, originally scheduled for June 18, July 16 and Aug. 13, have been cancelled. So too was a new Junior Medic Camp set to start in June, a “Stop the Bleed Class,” a Mini Medic Camp and the annual Sunny Day Camp.

One event that will take place is the annual shredding event, set for Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon at the township building. Also taking place on the site will be electronics recycling and a drug take-back drop off day.

On the same day, the township’s historical commission will hold a sale at the Red Rose Inn of dining room furniture that was used when the building was a restaurant. The event is a fundraiser for the historical commission.

There had been plans to reinstitute the Red Rose Rent Day this year, with limited tours of the building, but that has now been postponed until 2021.

Adapting to change the

township is offering something new in the form of drive-in movie nights done in partnership with Avon Grove Library at the sports park, and a drive-through version of trunk or treat for Halloween. This December, Santa will visit every road in the township by fire truck.

“The important part is to preserve some of these events that are not only nice for the Penn community, but the community at large,” Versuk said.

A full list of events that have been cancelled, and those that are still on the township calendar is available on the township website at www.penntownship.us.

The board of supervisors will not meet in July. When they hold their next meeting in August, they hope to be able to return to an inperson meeting. If all goes well, the planning commission may be able to return to in-person meetings in July.

Man charged with DUI, resisting Kennett Square man faces controlled substance charges arrest in Kennett Square Jaime Garcia-Garcia, 37, a resident of Cochranville, was arrested and charged with DUI, resisting arrest and related traffic offenses after he was stopped for failing to maintain the proper lane of travel and almost crashing into

another vehicle.

The incident occurred on June 6 at approximately 8:59 p.m. in the 300 block of East State Street in Kennett Square Borough.

Upon making contact with Garcia-Garcia, police observed indicators

suggesting intoxication.

He was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and transported to central booking at Chester County Prison. The case is pending a preliminary hearing at District Court 15-3-04.

Jadrian RosadoSerrano, 22, of Kennett Square was arrested and charged with violations of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act (Act64), after he was

found to be in possession of marijuana, following a report in reference to a suspicious condition.

The incident occurred on April 21 at approximately 3:05 a.m. in the area of Juniper Street and Church

Alley in Kennett Square Borough.

Charges of possession of marijuana and loitering and prowling at nighttime were filed with District Court 15-3-04.

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Local News Senate Hearing focuses on police reform Sen. Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware) and entrepreneur and community activist Jim Turner, a member of the ministry team at New Life Ministries International (NLMI) in Chester, participated in a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania Senate’s Judiciary and Law and Justice committees on ensuring accountability and equality in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

“In the wake of the George Floyd tragedy, conversations like the one we had yesterday are important. We must work towards a Pennsylvania where all citizens of the commonwealth can be assured that those who protect and serve them will do so justly, equitably and fairly,” said Killion.

Killion noted a number of criminal justice reform measures de-emphasizing mass incarceration that have been enacted during the current legislative session, including Act 115 of 2019. Authored by Killion, Act 115 streamlined the placement of

non-violent offenders in drug treatment programs and expedited the parole process for non-violent offenders.

A member of the Law and Justice committee, Killion requested the participation of Turner, President and CEO of Dunamis Marketing, a full-service marketing and consulting firm and an ordained minister.

Turner has served at NLMI for 32 years and is chairman of the board of directors of the United Way of Delaware County, Eastern University Academy Charter School, Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, Boys and Girls Club of Chester and a board member of the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.

During the hearing, Killion asked Turner, “What’s one quick step we should be looking at to try to establish a better relationship between the community and the police?”

“The ability to bring the police and the community together in similar spac-

es,” said Turner. “To get our police officers, as was recommended earlier, to a place where they can actually get into the streets of the harder-to-reach communities and actually have some conversations with [community members] so they know them, I think that would be a great first place to start and it wouldn’t cost any money.”

Turner also referenced the success of “weed and seed” programs, iniCourtesy photos tiatives in which police State Sen. Tom Killion participated in the joint hearing about police reform. obtain cooperation and information from area residents about illegal activities while assisting residents in obtaining information about community revitalization and resources.

“This hearing was an important initial step,” said Killion. “These issues have been a part of our society for generations, and they won’t be corrected overnight.

I remain committed to building a commonwealth that is true to its stated ideals and respects the Minister Jim Turner took part in the joint hearing of the Pennsylvania Senate’s inherent human dignity of Judiciary and Law and Justice committees on ensuring accountability and equality all of its citizens.” in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

Kennett Square police report several thefts from motor vehicles in the Magnolia Place area The Kennett Square Police Department is investigating multiple thefts from motor vehicles that occurred in the overnight hours of June 12

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The suspect is a male who was wearing a white T-shirt

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Area residents in the vicinity of D Street and South

Washington Street are asked to check their home surveillance systems for the described individual during this time period.

Please contact the police if you think you have information or surveillance footage relative to this investigation. As a remind-

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County deserves high marks for managing the crisis

We all have to make this work

Chester County is about to “go green” on Friday, and as the 520,000 residents here welcome the move to the next phase of reopening, it is a good time to recognize the county for its strong response to the coronavirus pandemic and the strategic reopening for businesses and commercial activities.

Under the leadership of Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline, the county has done a fine job of managing the county’s operations during the coronavirus pandemic.

The county has provided frequent updates to its residents, keeping them informed about the spread of the coronavirus in the 73 municipalities, as well as the latest guidelines for how they could keep themselves safe during the crisis.

The Chester County Health Department offered numerous resources to residents throughout the crisis, overseeing the introduction of testing sites and emphasizing facts over fear by providing clear, concise updates as the circumstances regarding the coronavirus crisis changed.

Officials from Chester County reached an agreement with Delaware County that enabled the Chester County Health Department to take the lead on coronavirus response in the neighboring county, too.

Delaware County is reimbursing Chester County for the costs associated with these services. The state had to approve the agreement, and the coordinated response is an illustration of how governments should work during a crisis.

While the coronavirus pandemic has created, first and foremost, a health crisis, it has also had a tremendous impact on businesses—especially small businesses.

The county has been involved with a number of initiatives aimed at restarting the local economy.

The county recently announced the award of $5 million in grants to 248 Chester County small businesses and agricultural enterprises. These individual grants, which were made available through the Chester County Main Street Preservation program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, range from just under $1,500 to $25,000. The county has also provided frequent updates to business owners in the area to keep them posted on the latest news and information about the coronavirus pandemic.

Additionally, the Restore Chester County has brought together business, economic, education, and government leaders to develop plans for reopening and restoring Chester County. A Chester County COVID-19 Business Task Force is focusing on getting the word out about best practices for reopening businesses, local nonprofits, churches, and schools. This task force has collected information and resources, setting up a toolkit for residents and business owners that will enable everyone to move forward.

The Chester County COVID-19 Business Task Force will host the fourth in a series of free webinars on Thursday, June 25 at 11 a.m. This webinar will feature Dr. David Rubin of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania. The previous webinars are also available on the Chester County website.

Overall, the county has responded effectively and professionally to the coronavirus pandemic, and the residents are better off as a result. There are certainly hundreds of people whose work has contributed to the county’s response, and each and every one deserves a tip of the cap. But leadership certainly comes from the top, and Chester County Commissioners Moskowitz, Maxwell and Kichline deserve high marks for how the county has responded to the pandemic.

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By Lee H. Hamilton These are uncertain, divided times for our nation. Unemployment is at mind-boggling levels, a virus we still don’t fully understand is stifling the course of ordinary life, many businesses are struggling, nationwide protests continue against systemic and deep-seated racism, and local policy makers face rising questions about policing and public safety.

It’s no surprise that this is one of those rare moments of national reflection about our future course.

It’s also a moment of great attention to our political system, because that’s how we’re going to work these things out. For me, this raises a fundamental question: What are politics and government all about, and how do we use them to make progress on such fundamental issues?

At heart, I’d argue, our political and economic systems try to provide an environment that enhances each person’s quest for happiness and a good life. We lay the framework for this in part through government, and through the politics that determines who runs our government and what they

do once in office.

We do this through a representative democracy, a system by which citizens elect men and women to represent them in a national or state legislature in order to make the laws of the country. It’s an elaborate, complex effort, especially in a country as diverse as ours. Disparate interests are rampant at every level, and in order for government to work you have to try to build a consensus among those groups—while seeking collective security, economic growth, and protection for individual rights and liberties. That’s because our democracy promotes the idea that individuals are equal before the law, and that the rights we’ve enshrined in the Bill of Rights need to be protected.

Representative democracy does not demand that its citizens participate, but it fails if enough of them don’t. It encourages civic engagement, community service, citizens living up to their obligations to their neighbors, and, of course, voting. It also makes room for all manner of communications, from letter-writing to participating in boycotts and protests. And it works

best when people are well informed and educated on the political issues. In this era especially, that places a burden on us all to find high-quality information and use it effectively and prudently.

The thing to remember about the system is that it encourages competition for political power among a wide range of groups and interests, and nothing is ever settled. If you lose, you’re given a chance to win in future elections. If finally, you win, you’ve got the temporary power to achieve your legislative goals. But winning is never total. Congress and our legislatures represent the diversity of the population, and pretty much require cooperation and consensus-building to accomplish anything. This is both a weakness—it can be cumbersome—and a strength, since it allows for reasonable stability as all kinds of groups, including minorities of all sorts, strive to exert influence.

All of this creates a dynamic, energetic political sphere that challenges us. It’s remarkable, if you think about it: The system was crafted for a country of about 4 million. Here

we are over 200 years later, with 330 million, with the same system helping to organize a country of enormous power, reach, and complexity.

It’s evolved over that time, thanks to constant tinkering, reform, and improvement, and those needs will never go away. That’s what our system does: It calls on citizens to make it work and to make it better. There’s no doubt that we face great stresses, and while we may make progress in enhancing individuals’ pursuit of happiness, it’s rarely straight ahead: we take steps forward and then retreat, we celebrate victories and suffer setbacks. But overall, when citizens speak up and become involved, we progress.

Lee Hamilton is a senior advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Cutler elected Speaker of the House Only third speaker to hail from Lancaster County, first in nearly a century Following a confirmation by the majority of members, Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) is the Speaker of Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives.

In remarks from the rostrum upon his confirmation vote, Cutler told his fellow members, “As we each carry the torch for the next generation, let me be the first to pledge to you what I hope you will pledge with me: First, let us treat each other, other elected leaders, and our constituents, with respect. Second, let us not ask someone else to do something that we ourselves would not do. And finally, when our term of

service is concluded, let us leave things better than the way we found them. And let us do our work together.”

Cutler was first sworn in to represent the 100th district in Lancaster County in 2007, making his 13 years of service to the speaker’s chair the shortest tenure since 1967.

Cutler is only the third member from Lancaster County to serve as speaker in the chamber’s history, and the first since Rep. Aaron Hess was speaker in 1929.

He replaces the Hon. Mike Turzai of Allegheny County who retired from the House earlier this month.

“My entire mission in

public service has been to give back to the community that gave so much to me and my family,” Cutler said.

“Carrying the voices of the 100th district has been the honor of my life, and I will continue to carry the values and lessons my community gave to me in my new role.”

Cutler previously served as House majority leader and the majority whip. A lawyer and former x-ray technologist, he’s made health care reforms a cornerstone of his extensive impacts in Harrisburg.

His time in the Capitol is defined by finding bipartisan solutions to some of the state’s most pressing

issues, including authoring Pennsylvania’s most comprehensive election reforms in the last 80 years and a statewide overhaul of the Affordable Care Act, both of which were signed into law this session.

“Our chamber, one of the oldest democratically elected bodies in the world, has never shied away from finding solutions to countless issues facing mankind,” Cutler added. “This importance of this moment in history is not lost on me, and I give my word to all Pennsylvanians that the sincerity and fairness with which I serve will never be in question.”

Chester County continues webinar series On the June 25 webinar is ‘Forecasting COVID-19 Cases in Southeastern Pennsylvania’ The Chester County COVID-19 Business Task Force will host the fourth in a series of free webinars on June 25 at 11 a.m.

This webinar will feature Dr. David Rubin of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania.

To join the webinar, go to https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88181252384.

Dr. Rubin is the director of the PolicyLab at CHOP, which has developed a model for specific counties that looks at weather, social distancing data, and population density of each county to predict future cases.

The majority of Dr. Rubin’s talk will center on the model and will include updated data from as recently as the day before the webinar. He will also

cover more general issues like the definition of a virus and how COVID-19 is transmitted.

For more information about the PolicyLab and their project, visit their website. Recent data and projections about COVID19 transmission gathered from the model can be found at https://policylab.chop. edu/covid-lab-mappingcovid-19-your-community.

The webinar is free and will be hosted by Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline. It is backed by the County’s nine chambers of commerce, and other economic, education and government leaders—all members of the COVID-19 Business Task Force and its Restore Chester County initiative.

Slides and resources from

previous webinars can be found at the recently launched Restore Chester County website. Through the site, businesses, organizations, and residents

can confidently navigate through these materials and other reopening guidelines with both overall and industry-specific guidance relating to COVID-19.

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Voices, messages soar at Juneteenth celebration

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer On June 19, a day that called for thunderstorms and rain, the clouds above the historic Fussell House in Kennett Square parted long enough to welcome 100 visitors to “Juneteenth: Network to Freedom,” in honor of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, and the start of emancipation for African Americans.

The event was organized by 14-year-old Isabella Hanson, a sophomore at Kennett High School, who conceived of the idea as a way to honor the memory of George Floyd, an African American man who was killed on May 25 by Minneapolis, Minn. police officer Derek Chauvin, while three other officers stood idly by.

“We wanted to put on an event that wasn’t a riot or a protest, in order to tell everyone that Black lives do matter and have a few speakers share their experiences and their beliefs,” Isabella said.

In planning the event two weeks ago, Isabella worked with her mother Sophia Hanson, the co-founder of The National Youth Foundation, after the foundation received a grant from the Gucci Changemakers Fund. “[Gucci] said [to the foundation], ‘Here’s some extra funding, but you only have a really short time period to spend it,” Sophia said. “I replied, ‘But we are already working on the projects you have already given us support for.’ Isabella then told me, ‘I would like to honor George Floyd. Do you think I could organize a Juneteenth event?”

Also known as “The Pines,” the Fussell House was owned during the time of the Underground Railroad movement by Quaker physician and anti-slavery activist Dr. Bartholomew Fussell and his wife, Lydia. For a period of ten years, the house served as a refuge for more than 2,000 runaway slaves to find safety, shelter, food and clothing along their journey north to freedom.

On Jan. 20, 2016, the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors announced the township’s purchase of the 190-year-old home, and over the past four years, the township has engineered an extensive renovation of the iconic structure.

Following an opening performance of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” by Charlene Holloway, Sophia Hanson announced that the Fussell House is now one of 600 locations recognized by the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom which -- through collaboration with local, state and federal entities and organizations and individuals -- honors, promotes and preserves the history of resistance to enslavement.

Gregory Wright of Gucci told the audience that of the hundreds of applicants the Gucci Changemaker Fund received, “the National Youth Foundation stood out for us, as they were creating a dialogue that they

Event organizer Isabella Hanson (second from left), a 14-year-old sophomore at Kennett High School, was joined by (from left) Evolet Aguilar, Sienna Nygard and Isabella’s sister, Victoria Hanson.

were well ahead of their time in creating,” he said.

“When we looked at that, we felt that it was something we not only wanted to participate in, but to look forward to further development that we can include ourselves in, in watching them grow.

“It’s a true testament to this women-led organization to see what they do every day and how they impact not only their local community, but the national environment that we are currently in.”

During his keynote address, the Rev. Kyle Boyer, the president of the West Chester chapter of the NAACP, pointed to the Fussell House behind him, and spoke about the differences between those slaves who sought their freedom during the time of the Underground Railroad and those in the modern African American community who seek freedom of another sort.

“Everything about the work that took place here would have had to stay underground – under cover, and secret and hushed,” Boyer began. “Runaway slaves coming from the South had to move undercover, so that bloodhounds wouldn’t sniff them out or hasten their capture or worse.

“At least 100,000 slaves per year were using the secret network to escape to freedom. They didn’t have the luxury of Instagram and Twitter and Facebook, and have the luxury of social media to plan a protest or a march at the courthouse and accomplish something…They had to move in silence. They had to hide their true identities and live secret lives.

“We have to remember that even when we have to move in silence, there’s always going to be some help underground, working to move the voices above ground.

People who helped the slaves find this metaphorical railroad, there were guides known as conductors at hiding places like this house behind us.”

Boyer described 2020 as an “earthquake,” the power of which has both exposed truths and elevated consciousness.

“It has exposed just how much white privilege is still a thing, and just how much privilege blinds some elements of our society and just how pervasive systemic racism is. But it has elevated the courage and the pride of individuals, the consciousness of people,” he said. “It has elevated the

Reverend Kyle Boyer, the president of the West Chester chapter of the NAACP, served as the keynote speaker at “Juneteenth: Network to Freedom,” held June 19 at the historic Fussell House in Kennett Township, before 100 guests.

The historic Fussell House, which became an integral part of the Underground Railroad movement, served as a backdrop for the event.

trust in the spirit and the power of black individuals who for so long felt like they had to keep so much of it underground.

“It has exposed so many evils and elevated so many goods,” Boyer added.

“This year has taught us that we no longer have to keep our pride underground. Dr. Fussell hid slaves underground so that today, we can come above ground and proudly say that not only do Black lives matter, but Black literature matters, and Black design matters and Black spirits and Black dreams and Black hopes and Black plans and Black architects matter, so that together, we can stay above ground.”

Additional speakers included Kennett Township Manager Eden Ratliff, who provided a historical perspective of the Fussell House and its impact on the Underground Railroad Movement; Susan Fussell, a descendent of the Fussell family; Vanessa Briggs, the executive director of the Brandywine Health Foundation; and Dr. Richard Leff, chairman of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.

The preservation of the Fussell House, Leff said, “serves as a tangible reminder of the strengths of those enslaved African Americans who overcame enormous barriers to reach freedom, as well as to those with the courage to risk all they had to help the oppressed.

“On this site over 150 years ago, people recognized that we are all equal and should be able to live in freedom,” Leff added. “Our hope is that

those who see this house and hear its history will know what can be overcome when we are at our best and most noble selves, and work together for the elevation of everyone.”

Kennett Township Supervisor Scudder Stevens also acknowledged the significance of holding the event at the Fussell House.

“This is a very significant place because it is part of the Underground Railroad and one of the few buildings remaining in the region that has that history and quality and character,” he said. “It speaks to who we were and who we are and what we need to become. It’s a joy that after at least five years [of the township] working to take possession of this building and preserving it, that it is finally coming

together in ways that incorporates the community and brings honor to all of us, in order to bring out the best of who we are.”

At the same time the Kennett Square event was concluding, several U.S. senators announced legislation to make Juneteenth a widely observed national holiday. Currently, the commemoration, which began as a Texas holiday in 1980, is now recognized by 47 states and the District of Columbia as a state holiday or observance and is marking its 155th anniversary this year.

While she agrees with the legislation, Sophia Hanson said there is still a long way to go to level the playing field of equality for African Americans.

“As a Black American,

that’s one step toward progress, but I think coupled with making it a national holiday, there needs to be some actual grit behind it, in terms of more equality for blacks in America,” she said. “You look at the racial disparities in terms of school inequality, housing inequality. Even in philanthropy, 82 percent are run by white males. It’s been an uphill battle for us to be taken seriously as women of color.

“While I support it as a national holiday, after that, America still needs to come up with something substantive behind it, to help move the needle for African Americans.”

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

Learn more The Gucci Changemakers Fund supports social change by investing in community-based programs in cities across North America, through a $5 million fund will have a particular focus on building strong connections and opportunities within the African-American community and communities of color at-large. To learn more, visit https://changemakersus.gucci.com.

The National Youth Foundation is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion and gender equality while helping young students develop their literary skills through academic and team building projects. It collaborates with professional athletes from the National Football League and the National Basketball Association; administers the Student Book Scholars team writing contest; and visits cities and towns across the country to team with community centers and schools to host youth writing workshops, among many other initiatives. To learn more, visit www. nationalyouthfoundation.org.

The Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC) is a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, dedicated to telling the stories of Underground Railroad sites and participants in this area. To learn more, visit www.kennettundergroundrr.org.

The National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, coordinated under the guidance of the National Park Service, demonstrates the significance of the Underground Railroad not only in the eradication of slavery, but as a cornerstone of the national civil rights movement. To learn more, visit www.nps. gov/subjects/ugrr.

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Obituaries ROBERT BAILEY, JR. Robert (Bob) Bailey Jr., age 82, of Kirkwood, Pa., passed away on June 10 at his home.

Born March 14, 1938, in Richmond, VA, he was the son of Robert F. Bailey Sr. and Lena C. Edwards.

Bob was a longtime employee of Ashwell Stables in West Grove.

Before that, he was employed at Fox Catcher Farm in Delaware.

Bob is survived by his wife, Roberta Jane Bailey, a son, Robert (Robyn) Bailey III, and stepsons, Mike Ippoliti and Mark Ippoliti.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. To read more about Bob, visit cremationofpennsylvania.com.

In Loving Memory CHARLES S. CRAMER, SR. August 20, 1925 – June 4, 2020 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and former Kennett Square mayor Charles S. Cramer, Sr. passed from this earth on June 4, 2020 at the age of 94 after a brief illness. He died quietly surrounded by family in his home in Lewes, Del. He will be remembered for his love of family, leadership, tireless spirit, positive attitude, kindness, humor and ability to befriend people of all cultures. He was a champion for social justice.

Charles was born in Kennett Square on August 20, 1925.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fremont Carter and Mary Evelyn Cramer and his brother Ernest Carter.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Thelma Cramer; children, Lynn Cramer of Wilmington, Del., Charlotte Cramer of Wilmington, Del., Norris Cramer of Wilmington, Del. and Matt (Chyrisse) Cramer of Upper Marlboro, Md.; eleven grandchildren: Andre (Brenda) Cramer of Newark, Del., Kevin (Gwen) Cramer of Wilmington, Del., Robert (Gina) Valentine of Riverside, CA, Erin Cramer of Wilmington, Del., Shirlene (Steve) Cramer-Cain of Suffolk, VA, Nicole Cramer of Wilmington, Del., Kim Thomas of Wilmington, Del., Ryan Cramer of Wilmington, Del., Jaharie Cramer of Richmond, VA, Shon (Delvin) Price of Savannah, GA and Akeira Cramer of Upper Marlboro, Md.; daughter-in-laws, Yvonne Cramer and Pam Cramer; and many great-grandchildren, cousins, nephews and nieces.

He was also preceded in death by son, Charles “Toots” Cramer, son, Dennis Cramer, son, Robert “Bobby” Cramer, daughter, Dorothy Ann Cramer, son, John “Johnny” Cramer, grandson, Dennis Cramer and great-grandson, Jordan Collier.

Charles spent his early years attending Kennett Consolidated High School, where he forged lifelong friendships and graduated in 1943. After graduating high school, he was drafted into the Army to serve in defending the United States in WWII. His tour of duty included the storming of Normandy Beach, active service in the “Red Ball Express” and the liberation of concentration camps in Germany.

After completing his service, he met Catherine Sutton.

They married and had three sons, Charles, Dennis and Robert. In 1955, he remarried Thelma C. Wilson from Unionville. After living together in Kennett Square for 40 years, they moved to Lewes, Del. where they lived until his passing.

Charles was a well-respected and ambitious leader.

He held many jobs, ranging from long-held positions at National Vulcanized Fibre (NVF) and Kennett High School, always earning the respect of his peers. In 1994, he was elected to mayor of Kennett Square. He maintained the position until February of 1999. As Mayor he was able to fight against social injustice and worked toward the uplifting and betterment of all people in the Kennett community. Charles also enjoyed volunteering and participating in various social organizations.

He served as head of the local chapter of the NAACP in Kennett Square, a volunteer at the Kennett Fire Department, as Delaware State Chaplain for AMVETS and an active member of the Israel A.M.E. Church, and former member at New Garden Memorial A.M.E Church. Charles was also instrumental in raising funds for homeless veterans, initiating Unity Day in Kennett Square, and fighting for the underprivileged.

Charles’ greatest passion was for his family. Whether inviting family for holiday gatherings, mentoring family members, providing love and support to his grandchildren, fishing, camping, or attending family reunions, Charles was happiest when he was with his family. Time spent together at family events will forever be cherished memories throughout the family. We are grateful for those memories, for his loving support, and for modeling a life of love, fellowship, commitment and service.

The family wishes to express deep gratitude to Bobby and Chris Bennett, the staff of Elderly Care Nurses and Delaware Hospice (Millsboro) nurses for their loving care and support, most especially, during Charles’ final days.

Memorial and Repass will be at AMVETs on June 27 at 1 p.m. at the following address: AMVETS 32592 Long Neck Rd Millsboro, DE 19966 Burial will be at Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square PA 19348 on July 11 at noon.

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Marvin Gene Griffith, Sr., a resident of Cochranville, passed away on June 14 at the Jennersville Hospital. He was 83.

Marvin was the husband of Linda Kelly Griffith, who passed away in 2018, and with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Geter Griffith and the late Dora Schierholt Griffith.

He was a truck driver for Crowley Foods-Kemp in Lancaster, Pa. He retired in 2004 after 46 years of service.

Marvin served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953 to 1964. He was a member of the VFW Post 5467 in Kennett Square.

He was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed cutting wood, mowing grass and tinkering and fixing things. He also enjoyed being with his family and friends.

He is survived by one son, Marvin “Marty” Griffith, Jr. (and his wife Debra) of Cochranville; one daughter, Kimberly Osborne of Coatesville; two sisters, Gailyn Griffith Hanna of Jarrettsville, Md. and Glenda Kops of Oxford; eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one daughter, Lisa Coy and two granddaughters, Jennifer and Kelly Coy. His service and burial will be held privately.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www. kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

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Obituaries DAVID W. HARVEY

MARY H. BRISTOL

David W Harvey, formerly of Springfield, Delaware County, passed away peacefully on June 15 at his home in Avondale while surrounded by his family.

He is survived by Sally H. Harvey, his wife of 55 years, and their three children, David K. Harvey of West Chester, Susan Westerfield (and her husband Dennis) of Avondale, and Gregory Harvey (and his wife Christine) of Kennett Square. He also left behind 6 grandchildren: David and Samantha Harvey, Daniel and Olivia Westerfield, and Kylee and Shannon Harvey.

He was predeceased by his sister Joan Bishop from Birmingham Alabama.

Dave was born in 1938 in Frankford, Philadelphia.

He graduated from Frankford High School in 1956 and Atlantic Christian College in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

He proudly served in the United States Army Reserve from 1961 until 1966.

He and Sally married in 1964 at the Kensington Christian Church in Philadelphia.

Dave was employed at Elwyn, Inc. for 28 years in the finance department. Additionally, he completed taxes for hundreds of families on an annual basis, traveling to homes throughout Delaware County. In 2020, he completed his last 35 individual tax returns.

He was a faithful member and ordained elder at Princeton Presbyterian Church in Springfield and demonstrated his love for God. Dave was a volunteer for the Springfield Boys Club and the Springfield Athletic Association, where his children were active in youth sports.

He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with friends at the Traditions at Longwood where he and Sally lived for the past 15 years.

All services will be private. Interment will be in the Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, Pa. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square.

Please visit the online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Mary H. Bristol passed away peacefully on June 12 due to complications from a recent surgery. She was 75.

Mary was born in Philadelphia on Oct. 21, 1944. Her father and mother, Albert and Helen, were already blessed with five other children, Al, Bob, Sis, Helen, and Joseph. Mary was the sixth child for the family.

On March 19, 1997, she married Robert Bristol, her best friend and partner. Their story is a lesson of true love and of living life to the fullest, while maintaining a loving and united family. They held hands together through all their amazing trips, every holiday, each walk along the beach at sunset, and even during trips to the market. No adventure was too small. And nothing kept him from holding her hand to the end, not even a virus. She was his life, his love, and the very air that he breathed. They were always referred to as” Bob and Mary,” like it was one word, because they were one.

Mary’s loving nature and tenacity knew no bounds when she was caring for her family, her parents, brothers and sisters, her loving husband Bob, her children Maryanne and Joseph, her son-in-law Tom and daughter-in-law Margaret, her stepchildren Jim and John, Andrew and Emily and grandchildren Kelly, Bobby, Jess, Jack, and baby Eddie, and her thirty-five nieces and nephews.

She was a nurturer in every sense of the world. She was a straight shooter who loved big and did not put up with nonsense. She made life memorable because she was memorable.

In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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JOHN GENTRY John Gentry, a resident of West Grove, passed away on June 20 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. He was 87.

He was the husband of the late Joanne (Ross) Gentry who passed away on Sept. 9, 2008. Born on Nov. 13, 1932 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Isaac and Grace (Lovins) Gentry.

John worked as a carpenter for the University of Delaware for over 25 years and he also worked parttime in the family greenhouse and delivered flowers. In his free time, he enjoyed bird watching and going out on

DIONNA THEODORA CLARKE Dionna Theodora Clarke, 36, of Coatesville, passed away on June 13 at home.

She was the wife of Amir Masih.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Gladys Taggart Watson and her husband, Clarence Watson of Coatesville and the late Ira Clarke.

Dionna was employed with Reardon Dental in Downingtown as an office manager.

Dionna was an outgoing, strong-willed bright young soul. When she stepped into a room, it lit up with her smile and beautiful personality. She was always thoughtful of others, putting their needs first. She was unique and will always be remembered for her kindness, perseverance and love of her family.

She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband; mother; five children, Nasir Masih, Kamran Masih, Samir Masih, Sincere Clarke and his father, Anibal Milan and Alexis Masih; two sisters, Michele Maidza of North Carolina and Iris Clarke of West Grove; one niece, Miranda Maidza; one nephew, Channing Saunders; and longtime friend, Adam Baynard.

She was preceded in death by her uncle, Theodore Clarke and cousin, Miles Clarke.

A graveside service was held on June 20, at Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA 19363 to offset funeral expenses.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Edward L. Collins Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine Street, Oxford, Pa 19363. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com. his boat fishing for crabs.

John is survived by siblings Beulah Johnson (and her husband Pete) of Oxford, Annie Harpe (and her husband Bill) of West Grove, Roy Gentry (and his wife Marie) of Houstontown and Isaac Gentry (and his late wife Sue) of Wytheville, VA, his sister-in-law Connie Gentry of West Grove, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, John is preceded in death by siblings Dollie Billings of Virginia, Josephine Meade of Ohio, Lois Roark of Nottingham, Billy Gentry of Cochranville, and Bob Gentry of West Grove.

All services will be private.

The burial of John’s cremated remains will be in the London Grove Friends Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square.

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Local News The Delaware Art Museum plans reopening for July 1 The Delaware Art Museum has announced plans to reopen on July 1.

The museum will return to its regular operating hours, which are as follows: Monday and Tuesday: closed; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The museum will be closed on July 4 in honor of Independence Day. The museum has extended its two spring exhibitions through the remainder of the year, including Layered Abstraction: Margo Allman and Helen Mason, on view until Jan. 17, 2021, and Julio daCunha: Modernizing Myths, on

view until Nov. 1, 2020.

“These exhibitions examine and celebrate the artists and histories unique to the greater Wilmington area but applicable to the nation and abroad,” said Margaret Winslow, curator of Contemporary Art, who curates the Distinguished Artist Series. “Years in the making, these two Distinguished Artist shows are the result of intensive research and collaboration, and it is a joy to be able to share these three artists’ prolific careers with our audience.”

To keep guests safe, Plexiglas shields will be installed at the front

desk and in the Museum Store and all transactions will be cashless, so visitors are encouraged to remember their credit cards. Guests will also be required to wear face masks and practice social distancing. The Thronson Café will be closed until further notice. Maps and brochures will only be available electronically for the time being.

The museum is also reinstalling Hank Willis Thomas’s commissioned piece, Black Survival Guide, or How to Live Through a Police Riot, in Gallery 9, where it was originally exhibited as part of the Wilmington 1968 series of exhibitions in 2018.

“Two years later, we share this poignant work of art as we grapple with the emotional anxiety and the strain of the violent murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and many others as a result of systemic racism. Parts of this series have been on view in the contemporary gallery, but this is the first time since the Museum acquired the work that it will be on view in its entirety,” said Winslow.

Happy Hours will also be returning to the museum.

The museum’s first Happy Hour will take place on Thursday, July 9 and will be for museum members.

The next Happy Hour, on July 16, and Happy

Hours thereafter will be for the general public. All Thursday evening Happy Hours will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Museum has already begun offering the public opportunities to engage with the building and grounds. The Museum Store has been offering curbside pickup since mid-May. The Museum’s first drive-in movie event took place on Thursday, June 18.

“Our staff have worked hard to provide many virtual offerings during our three-month shutdown, including emails spotlighting our collection, musical performances, a spoken-word open mic event, artist talks, art

workshops, and a virtual bookstore,” said Molly Giordano, the museum’s interim executive director. “Now, with Governor Carney easing restrictions, we are excited to return to our core mission: connecting people with art in person.”

Individuals who wish to become a member prior to the July 1 membersonly opening date may do so via the museum’s website, delart.org, or by calling the museum during open hours prior to their visit. Memberships will not be processed at the front desk. Visitors can show their membership confirmation on their phones at the front desk.

Beardsley Agency makes donation to KACS John and Susan Beardsley presented a check for $1000 from the Beardsley Agency to Leah Reynolds, the executive director of the Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) on June 19. John and Susan Beardsley wanted to contribute to the local community where many people are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.

KACS was a good place for their donation since it provides both a food cupboard and a community

resource center. On the day this photo was taken, the Chester County Health Department was giving free COVID-19 tests at the KACS Resource Center to anyone in the community who wanted one.

The Beardsley Agency is a full service insurance agency owned by John Beardsley and located in West Chester. He is a Farmers insurance agent who also handles various types of health insurance.

Susan Beardsley, a former principal of Greenwood

Elementary, was very familiar with KACS since she had worked with Bill Buffington for years as her students collected food and toys for the various drives he conducted. They are very happy to support the Kennett community again with this donation.

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John and Susan Beardsley presented a check for $1000 from the Beardsley Agency to Leah Reynolds, the executive director of the Kennett Area Community Service.

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Local News Senate approves dangerous dog bill The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 798, authored by Sen. Tom Killion (R-Chester and Delaware), that would better protect the public from dogs proven to have caused severe injury to a person or a domestic animal.

“Current law requires it be proven in court that a dog has ‘vicious propensity’ for an animal to be deemed dangerous,” noted Killion. “In Pennsylvania, a dog can cause severe injuries without provocation and still not be considered dangerous under state law. That needs to be changed.

Killion drafted the legislation after hearing from several Chester County mothers whose children were attacked by dogs and suffered severe injuries.

Sarah Hermans’ son, Damien, was the victim

of an attack and she criticized current law.

“Removing the loophole of needing to prove a ‘vicious propensity’ when a dog has caused severe injury unprovoked is absolutely necessary,” said Hermans of Tredyffrin.

“Often, there are past attacks that are known.

If children have been the victims, they, nor their parents will want them to testify.”

“The current dangerous dog law failed my child,” said Melissa Barnes of West Goshen.

Her daughter, Meredith, was attacked in 2018.

“The dog that mauled her face in an unprovoked attack was cleared of all charges because we could not prove vicious propensity. For the safety of other innocent children and communities across Pennsylvania, SB 798 would prevent such an

injustice from ever happening again.”

Amanda Neill’s daughter Paisley was attacked and severely injured in 2015. She also lauded Senate passage of the Killion legislation.

“It is a wonderful step toward protecting people from dogs that have been known to bite. You cannot imagine the horrible feeling of having your toddler bitten, and then the shock and frustration to find out it was by a dog that has a known history of violence,” said Neill.

Molly Carroll Newton of Phoenixville was attacked in May of last year.

“I was, without warning, brutally attacked by a loose dog while on a walk with my five-year old daughter,” said Newtown.

“That dog then went on to also attack a neighbor.

Under the current dangerous dog law, I was then re-victimized in court twice, losing the case by being burdened to prove that the dog had a vicious propensity to attack. The common sense changes in SB 798 will provide less room for subjective opinions in court, and will protect our children and communities from dangerous dogs.”

Under current law, a victim, the state dog warden or a police officer may file a complaint with a magisterial district judge charging the dog owner with the summary offense

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Clockwise from top left: Damien Hermans, Meredith Barnes, Molly Carroll Newton and Paisley Neill were all victims of unprovoked dog attacks. None of the dogs responsible for their injuries were judged to be dangerous under current state law.

of harboring a dangerous dog.

In addition to proving that the dog in question has severely injured a person or domestic animal, it must be demonstrated that the dog has a violent history or propensity to attack. This element of the offense often requires litigating the dog’s personality and temperament.

Owners of dangerous dogs are obligated to, among other require-

ments, keep the animals leashed or within fencing, have the dog spayed or neutered and pay an annual registration fee.

Senate Bill 798 would require only that victims or authorities prove in court that the dog inflicted serious injury without provocation to secure a conviction. The legislation also raises the annual registration fee for a dangerous dog to $1,000 from the current $500.

“Pennsylvania’s Dog Law handcuffed the courts from holding these dogs, their owners and others like them accountable,” said Killion. “My legislation will refocus the law on the attack at hand and eliminate the unreasonably high standard of proving propensity. It will better protect Pennsylvanians, particularly children, from dogs that have caused serious injury.”

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NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP NOTICE IS GIVEN pursuant to Section 108 of the Municipalities Planning Code that on June 15, 2020, the Board of Supervisors of New Garden Township adopted Ordinance No. 242 as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEW GARDEN, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP HISTORIC RESOURCES MAP AND OFFICIAL LIST, AS AUTHORIZED IN CHAPTER 200 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE, BEING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY ADDING CERTAIN PROPERTIES AS HISTORIC RESOURCES. EFFECTIVE FIVE (5) DAYS FROM ENACTMENT. BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of New Garden Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and it is hereby ENACTED and ORDAINED, that the Historic Resources Map and Official List, as authorized in Chapter 200 of the New Garden Township Code of Ordinances, being the Zoning Ordinance, are amended as follows: Section 1. The Historic Resources Map and Official List of New Garden Township, as authorized by Chapter 200 of the New Garden Township Code of Ordinances being the New Garden Township Zoning Ordinance, Article XXI, Historic Preservation, §200-168, Map Created; Classification of Historic Resources; Revisions, attached as Exhibit A, are amended to add the following properties: -6750 Limestone Rd., New Garden Township, UPI:60-6-44.1, Description : House -1610 Yeatmans Station Road, New Garden Township, UPI: none, Description: House -1 Altemus Drive, New Garden Township, UPI: 60-7-4, Description: House -8936 Gap Newport Pike, New Garden Township, UPI: 60-3-243.6, Description: Lyceum House Section 2. This O rdinance shall become effective five (5) days after enactment.

The ordinance and its exhibit are available for public inspection and copying at the Township municipal building during normal business hours. For further information, please contact Ramsey Reiner, Township Manager (610-268-2915).

This publication is intended to provide notification of the passage of Ordinance No. 242 and that any person claiming a right to challenge the validity of the decision must bring a legal action within 30 days of the second publication of this notice. Any appeal or action contesting the validity of the decision shall be dismissed, with prejudice, as untimely if not filed by the 30th day following the second publication of this notice.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

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Chester County Press

Legals

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Rules and Regulations require that public notice be given to allow the general public to provide comments regarding the PA DEP Special Study for the Jenner’s Pond Pump Stations Upgrade Project.

Jenner’s Pond Pump station No. 2 shall be upgraded to accept wastewater flow from the existing Jenner’s Pond Pump Station No. 3 which will be eliminated by the construction of an 8 inch gravity sewer which shall convey wastewater flow to the upgraded Jenner’s Pond No. 2 Pump Station. The proposed upgraded pump station will convey existing flows up to 50,000 GPD to the Penn Township Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project will not generate any additional sewage flow and does not include any land development.

The project shall be indirectly funded through existing AQUA sewer utility fees which may be subsequently amended at a later date; all amendments will be reviewed and approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission. This publication is required to comply with the PA DEP Special Study which shall amend the existing Township’s Sewage Facilities Plan.

A 30-day comment period has been established to allow the general public to comment on the consistencies with the applicable laws and acts. The Special Study documents can be reviewed on-line at www.penntownship.us . Please note that the office is closed to the public until further notice.

Please address any comments within 30 days of the date of this publication.

All comments must be written and mailed by the US Postal Service to Penn Township, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390. Comments may also be physically dropped into the outside mail box on the building or E-Mailed to office@penntownship.us 6p-24-1t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF CLAIRE BIRNEY, DECEASED. Late of London Grove Township, Chester County, PA. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to CLAUDIA PULISE, EXECUTRIX, c/o Nancy W. Pine, Esq., 104 S. Church St., West Chester, PA 19382, Or to her Attorney: NANCY W. PINE, PINE & PINE, LLP, 104 S. Church St., West Chester, PA 19382 6p-24-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF ELAINE MAMMARELLA, DECEASED. Late of Nottingham Township, Chester County, PA , LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims

or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to JOSEPH MAMMARELLA, EXECUTOR, c/o Anita M. D’Amico, Esq., 204 N. Union St., Kennett Square, PA 19348, Or to his Attorney: ANITA M. D’AMICO, D’AMICO LAW PC, 204 N. Union St, Kennett Square, PA 19348 6p-24-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF June R. VerNooy late of Elk Township, Chester County, Deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named June R. VerNooy 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: Charles D. VerNooy, Executor, c/o Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire , 208 E. Locust Street Address: P.O. Box 381, Oxford, PA 19363 6p-24-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE

AT&T proposes to replace an existing 30’ streetlight pole with a new 42.9’ streetlight pole and install a top-mounted antenna at 46’ near 717 N Franklin St, West Chester, PA (20200959).

Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, 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, July 16th, 2020 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, August 17th, 2020. 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. 20-7-315 Writ of Execution No. 2018-11548 DEBT $367,144.70

DWELLING. SOLD AS THE PROPERTY OF: BOUBACAR TOURE IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling PLAINTIFF: M&T Bank VS DEFENDANT: Boubacar Toure SALE ADDRESS: 106 Birkdale Circle, Avondale, PA 19311 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C 215-627-1322 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 6p-24-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, 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, July 16th, 2020 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, August 17th, 2020. 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. 20-7-318 Writ of Execution No. 2018-11537 DEBT $290,381.63 Property situate in the EAST NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP, CHESTER County, Pennsylvania BLR# 69-3-63.48 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling

TAX PARCEL #TAX ID / UPI PARCEL NO. 60-040-171/ 60-4-171

PLAINTIFF: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee for Upland Mortgage Loan Trust B Plaintiff VS DEFENDANT: Raymond M. Golly, Jennifer Golly

IMPROVEMENTS: A RESIDENTIAL

SALE ADDRESS: 316 Cornerstone

PROPERTY SITUATE IN NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP

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Court, Oxford, PA 19363-1838 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 6p-24-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, 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, July 16th, 2020 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, August 17th, 2020. 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. 20-7-319 Writ of Execution No. 2019-01736 DEBT $355,752.37 Property situate in the KENNETT TOWNSHIP, CHESTER County, Pennsylvania BLR# 62-6-45 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling PLAINTIFF: Loandepot.Com, LLC VS DEFENDANT: Christine Farrell SALE ADDRESS: 570 Chandler Mill Road, Avondale, PA 19311-9626 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, 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, July 16th, 2020 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, August 17th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

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, August 17th, 2020. 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. 20-7-322 Writ of Execution No. 2018-04474 DEBT $265,981.68 Property situate in the LONDON GROVE TOWNSHIP, CHESTER County, Pennsylvania BLR# 59-8-345 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling

SALE NO. 20-7-321 Writ of Execution No. 2020-00132 DEBT $199,512.10

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: Charles F. Brady, Sandra L. Brady

Property situate in the OXFORD BOROUGH, CHESTER County, Pennsylvania

SALE ADDRESS: 311 Whitestone Road, Avondale, PA 19311-1345

BLR# 6-9-77.3P IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling PLAINTIFF: Freedom Mortgage Corporation VS DEFENDANT: Charles Rutledge, IV, Rachel Rutledge SALE ADDRESS: 259 South 4th Street, a/k/a 259 South Fourth Street, Oxford, PA 19363-1841

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 6p-24-3t

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP 215-563-7000

Classifieds

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 6p-24-3t

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, 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, July 16th, 2020 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file

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CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020