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Student’s Eagle OMI welcomes new Scout project executive director to lead revitalization efforts creates face shields Christianna Hannum has deep southern Chester County roots, comes from a family of community leaders, and brings fundraising expertise and communications skills to her new role leading Oxford Mainstreet, Inc.

Kennett Square Life

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Christianna Hannum started her new role as the executive director of Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. (OMI) just two weeks ago, and she has already mapped out five goals for her first 100 days on the job. One priority—and a project that she’s really excited about—is the Shoebox Theatre, an intimate 50-seat theater and Local residents discuss entertainment venue that beloved gardens...1B will be a catalyst for economic development by attracting more visitors to the downtown. Hannum is so excited about the opportunity to move this project forward that she identified it as one of the reasons that she was interested in the executive director position with OMI in the first place. OMI is the driving Continued on Page 3A

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In a normal world, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) reguOpinion.......................5A larly checks in its 80,000 Obituaries....................2B members at its six locations in Chester County with a Classifieds..................4B simple membership card scan and a friendly greeting at the front desk. That was four months ago, before the arrival of the coronavirus led to the virtual shutdown of Pennsylvania, including the closing of the YGBW on March 15. On June 29, when the county’s entrance into the green phase of the state’s plan for reopening included fitness centers and gyms, it did not take long for the first returning members to acknowledge that the normal world of the “Y” was no longer normal. The YGBW has instituted several new protocols designed to ramp up the

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for local EMS units By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Alex Farina is about to enter his senior year at Avon Grove High School in the fall, but he has spent his summer completing a project whose impact is designed to protect the lives of dozens of EMS professionals throughout Chester County, and the lives they themselves help to save. On July 2, representatives from five area fire companies gathered at the West Grove Fire Station No. 22 to receive more than 150 protective face shields that Farina and his fellow members of Eagle Scout Troop 18 created, as part of Farina’s Eagle Scout project. The recipients of the face shields are from the Avondale, Kennett Square, Longwood, Oxford and West Grove fire companies, as well as Medic 94, and representatives from each of the units attended the event. The idea to create the face Courtesy photo shields came to Farina soon Christianna Hannum is the executive director of Oxford after the COVID-19 panMainstreet, Inc.

demic reached the United States, when he saw news reports stating that essential PPEs – such as face shields -- were in short supply. Searching online, Farina found a template for making a face shield, made modifications to it and worked with other scouts in his troop to create the shields in an assembly line process. The West Grove chapter of the Knights of Columbus of West Grove donated funding that allowed Farina to purchase the acrylic for the face shields, which he sourced from JDS Industries. “I saw on the news that all medical professions, hospitals and other groups like first responders and EMS units did not have the proper amounts of PPE that they needed, and were having to have them imported from other countries, because we didn’t have them in our own country,” Farina said. “At the same time, I began to see that small groups of people were using extra fabric Continued on Page 4A

As fitness centers reopen, ‘safety’ and ‘precaution’ are as essential as a workout By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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safety of its members, staff and community, starting with the limited and staggered reopening of its programming and activities, wellness centers, indoor tracks, group exercise and swimming pools. Signs of the “new Y” are clearly visible at each entrance. Before entering any of the facilities, members and staff will be required to answer health-related questions and be temperature screened. Anyone showing signs of COVID-19 or who has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be permitted to enter for the safety of all members, and no guest or trial passes will be accepted. Once inside, members won’t just be working out on a treadmill or lifting weights, but practicing social distancing; most equipment is now spaced six feet apart, singleentry and single-exit points are at the main entrance and

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The wellness center at the Jennersville YMCA has been redesigned in observation of regulations regarding proper social distancing.

directional signage is seen throughout each of the buildings. Masks are required in common areas but can be removed while exercising, and members will see several hand sanitizing stations placed throughout each branch. In addition, community water fountains are shut down, so members are encouraged to bring their own water bottles; and equipment must be disin-

fected before and after use, using a disinfectant solution that will be provided at each location. “The entire YGBW staff is thrilled to reopen and welcome members back to our facilities,” said Denise Day, president and CEO of YGBW. “Our team has been working hard over the past several weeks to prepare for reopening. Although things will look a bit different to protect everyone’s health

and safety, we are all excited to reopen and welcome our community back safely.” “We’re following all of the latest cleaning protocols from the CDC, have implemented a heightened disinfectant schedule, and our staff have been trained on how to disinfect equipment and high-touch points,” said Nic Legere, YGBW’s association director of safety and risk management. “It is Continued on Page 2A

Oxford Police Department responds to calls in surrounding municipalities By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer Oxford Borough Council discussed the Oxford Borough Police Department, a policy for events on top of the parking garage, and recycling at the July 6 council meeting. Council member Dr. Richard Winchester talked about how the Oxford Borough Police Department provides policing services to the surrounding townships. “I just want the surrounding municipalities to realize what the Oxford Borough Police Department does

for them,” Winchester said. “I am not saying that the Borough needs to charge those townships, but I do think they should take into consideration what our police department does for them.” The Borough’s 24/7 police department is often called to assist the surrounding townships when a need for back up to the State Police is required, or in some instances, just steps up to support the municipalities. Council has discussed the costs of supporting the townships by providing police coverage for years. Borough police officers respond to calls at

the Oxford Area School District and provide coverage at some sporting events, such as football games, even though the high school is located in neighboring East Nottingham Township. When a situation arises at the Oxford Walmart or other businesses in that shopping center, which is located in Lower Oxford Township, the Oxford Borough Police Department will be asked to respond—and they do. And even though the Oxford Area School District now has its own police officers thanks to a grant, Oxford Borough police officers are still called in, depending on the situation.

However, the costs of the Oxford Borough Police Department are covered by Oxford taxpayers. Police department expenditures account for a huge piece of the Borough budget. Anyone that lives in the Borough is acutely aware of the benefit of having the department, which is the quick response, often within minutes, to dire emergencies, including fire and medical emergencies. Winchester is just looking for some recognition of what the Oxford Borough Police Department does beyond the Borough limits when they are asked to provide regional support.

Borough council also had a discussion about the use of the transportation center’s rooftop for community events. Council was tasked with setting up guidelines for a Rooftop Event Policy at the previous council meeting. The policy was discussed during the last Codes Committee meeting. Council member Ron Hershey said the event possibilities could include galas, balls, weddings and receptions and more. Concerns included insurance, garage warranties and possible emergency situations. Event size limits and Continued on Page 4A

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important for us to remain composed and moving forward during COVID-19, and keep our core values focused even on these times to develop healthy minds, bodies and spirits. “We keep that at the forefront of what we do, pivot often and look for new and innovative ideas about how we can continue to serve the community.” Legere said that while the YGBW has begun the process of reopening its locations and kicking off its many programs again, its virtual classes will remain in place, and for a good reason. “We know not all of our members are ready to get back to their ‘Y’ just yet,” he said. While fitness centers have been given the green light to reopen, the reluctance by some gym members to jump back into their normal routine of grinding out their workouts in the confines of an enclosed space – and in the company of others – is a battle between perception and protocol, and precaution and fear. As ANCHOR life + fitness owner Charlene Richardson prepared to reopen her fitness facility in Kennett Square on June 29, she instituted a brand new set of policies designed to maximize programming and safeguard its members from potential exposure. Everyone entering ANCHOR is required to wear a mask and gets their temperature taken at the door. Individual workout pods between six and eight feet apart have been marked

off. Sanitation stations have been placed throughout the building, and the distribution of towels and the availability of showers have both been eliminated. “We’ve even shortened our class times to allow for instructors to clean in between classes, and taped down the floors for directions,” Richardson said. “Because our yoga studio is in the back, practitioners will now enter through the back door of the facility, so that we can maintain our numbers well below what has been suggested. “Basically, you’re getting in, you’re doing workout and you’re getting out, at this point.” Richardson said that while 75 to 80 percent of the ANCHOR members have expressed confidence in returning to the facility, some have told her that their reluctance to coming back stems from their fear of contracting the virus and transferring it to someone they live with who is classified as “immune compromised.” The fear speaks for itself. A survey conducted in May by The Associated PressNORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicated that the majority of the country is reluctant to abide by the freedoms associated with the reopening of businesses as legislated by individual states. The results of the survey revealed that just 42 percent of those who went to concerts, movies, theaters or sporting events at least monthly before the outbreak say they’d do so in the next few weeks, if given

the opportunity – and only about half of those surveyed who regularly went to restaurants, exercised at the gym or traveled would feel comfortable doing so again. For many fitness centers large and small that have struggled to keep the wheels of their businesses afloat during the pandemic, a savior in the form of virtual fitness has become a safe and perhaps permanent lifeline. Throughout the last few months, ANCHOR’s Zoom and remote classes have continued to connect instructors with members, and while the doors of the YGBW have now reopened, its virtual platforms – taught by its trained instructors -- are still available on Facebook Live and the YouTube channel. For David Berger of Progressive Fitness Coaching, working with his clients through FaceTime only may have begun as a necessity, but it has since evolved into a series of individual success stories. “When the pandemic hit, my clients were super cautious, and didn’t want me to come to their home,” he said. “At first, coaching them online felt very distant, but now it’s kind of what we have learned to do. They’re getting the accountability they appreciate and the instruction from a qualified trainer, and my clients are making great progress. Some of my clients have told me that their remote workout regimen is more challenging than it was when I was with them in person.” Berger credited one of his clients – a woman who lives with osteoporosis – for

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Charlene Richardson of ANCHOR life + fitness in Kennett Square.

David Berger of Progressive Fitness Coaching.

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The redesign is just one of many safety initiatives done at all YMCA of Greater Brandywine locations throughout Chester County.

making tremendous progress over the past few months, despite the fact that his twice-a-week appointments with her have been online. “Her strength gains through this quarantine have been the most significant improvements she has made during my years of working with her,” he said. “During the lockdown, I really changed my approach towards her. I knew I wasn’t going to physically be there with her, so I needed to make sure that she remained focused, so I tailored everything to maintaining her bone health. While the steps being made by fitness centers in Chester County and nationwide to address their reopening dur-

ing a worldwide pandemic are being conducted with diligent attention and detail, it is a scrub down in the wake of a virus whose course, impact and end is still not fully known. “We totally understand that there will be some people who aren’t ready right now,” Richardson said. “There are a lot of unknowns out there right now, and going back to a gym so soon may not be suitable for everyone.” With or without the pandemic, exercise in any form – whether in a fitness center, under the tutelage of a fitness coach, or on one’s own -- is suitable for everyone, Berger said. “The psychology behind

health and fitness is just as important as the physical component,” he said. “Exercise is medicine, and health is wealth. There are so many people who have the capabilities to exercise, but their fear of locks them down. That’s always been the case when it comes to exercising. “This time has presented new challenges, but there has to be an impetus in the beginning to make that change, and that’s often a hard thing for many people to find. Becoming a healthier person should always be the driving factor.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

Seven tips for keeping fit during COVID-19 1. Get a good night’s sleep. Sleep deprivation causes an increase in cortisol levels independent of exercise. 2. Maintain hydration levels before during and after your workout. Dehydration increases the cortisol response. 3. Pay attention to refueling especially during a longer workout. Consuming a carbohydrate/protein sports drink during your workout will minimize cortisol elevation and muscle protein breakdown. 4. Don’t skip your recovery nutrition. Consuming a carbohydrate/protein recovery drink within 45 minutes post workout can pay dramatic dividends by reducing cortisol levels and minimize inflammation both factors which negatively impact your body’s defense mechanisms. 5. Reduce the number of high volume, high intensity workouts per week. 6. Take a rest the day after a particularly hard workout. This is a good practice even if there was not threat of coronavirus. 7. Last but not least, don’t stop exercising. In this time of heightened anxiety, nothing relieves mental and physical stress better than exercise plus the added benefit of keeping your immune system strong. Source: Progressive Fitness Coaching, LLC (www.progressivefitnesscoaching.com)

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force behind the Shoebox Theatre, and Hannum will now take over for former executive director Brian Wenzka in seeing the project through to completion. Hannum said that construction work is progressing on the building and the Shoebox Theatre could debut later in 2020. The Shoebox Theare is phase one of a two-phase plan to bring a larger theater to Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business district in the very same building on Third Street that once housed the popular Oxford Theater more than a generation ago. Once the smaller theater is completed, work on the larger one can begin in earnest. Hannum said that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working on drafting a major donor development plan that will help make the theater project a reality. A theater has long been seen by numerous Oxford officials as a way to attract to new visitors to the downtown, and having more entertainment for people of all ages would also help the other restaurants and shops in town. Hannum said that another one of her goals is to review OMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual budget and long-term financial plan. There are plans to hire a new Main Street Manager, a position that has been vacant since earlier this year. She also wants to review and evaluate some of OMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foundational programs, such as the First Friday events. There are hopes that some First

Friday activities will be able to safely resume later in the summer, and Hannum said that they are working with borough officials right now to determine whether a modified First Friday event can take place in August. Hannum has already made progress on another goal that she hopes to accomplish in the first 100 days, which is to introduce herself to some of the key players at the local, county, and state levels. She wants to meet with all of the Oxford merchants in the Business Improvement District, and direct any help that OMI can provide to them as they work to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hannum said that she has received a warm welcome, even though everyone is carrying an extra burden while dealing with the impact of the pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The merchants have been very welcoming,â&#x20AC;? Hannum said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people have called or stopped by to welcome me. There have been emails. Herrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sent a bouquet of flowers. Everyone has been very welcoming.â&#x20AC;? Hannum has deep roots in southern Chester County. She was born and raised in Unionville and has fond memories from childhood of traveling to Oxford with her family to pick up pet food and supplies at Oxford Feed and Lumber. She now lives in Kennett Square with her two children. Hannum brings more than 20 years of experience in not-for-profit fundraising,

marketing, and communications to her new job with OMI. She also serves on the Board of the Street Road Project, a contemporary art space, and is involved in the proposed Kennett Square Library project. Hannum said that community involvement is very important to her family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My family has a long legacy of being community leaders,â&#x20AC;? she said. Her grandfather, John B. Hannum, was a federal judge, while her father, John â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jockâ&#x20AC;? Hannum is a Chester County lawyer and her mother, Georgianna Hannum Stapleton, is an open space advocate. They have all been leaders in the community. Her grandmother, Nancy Penn Smith Hannum, was a legendary figure as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous Master of Fox Hounds. For more than 50 years, she enjoyed unequalled success as the master for Mr. Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cheshire Foxhounds, and she was also a driving force in the effort to preserve open space in Chester County. As a result of this work in sport and land conservation, she left behind quite a legacy. One of the projects that Christianna Hannum is proudest of is her work on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Goodnight Ladies,â&#x20AC;? a 37-minute documentary film that is a tribute to the lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work of her grandmother. She was responsible for raising more than $350,000 to fund the project, and she also founded Swim Pictures in order to direct

and produce the feature film. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Goodnight Ladiesâ&#x20AC;? went on to win the Eastman Kodak and Equus Film Festival WINNIE awards. The film highlighted Nancy Penn Smith Hannumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of her sport and how she never stopped in the pursuit of what she believed in. The premiere of the film took place on the 100th anniversary of Mr. Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cheshire Fox Hounds at the Chester County Historical Society on Nov. 14, 2012. Sold-out screenings of the documentary took place all across the country. Christianna Hannum said that she believes her grandmother would have approved of the new role that she taken on at OMI because it is job that focuses on building a strong community. In the new position, Hannum will be able to utilize many of the skills and experiences she has earned along the way. Her experience leading major donor campaigns was one of the reasons why she was such a good match for OMI. Hannum said that she wants to reach out donors throughout southern Chester County to help make the theater project a reality and to support other OMI initiatives. There are a lot of people who want to support the arts and cultural activities, Hannum said, and Oxford has developed into a hub for the arts in recent years. The Connective Festival quickly grew into one of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular events during its first two years.

Hannum previously served as the Director of Communications for the Philadelphia Fine Art Fair and for Acorn Capital. She was also the Major Gifts Director for the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was responsible for events, corporate gifts and donor relations. She was awarded a national fellowship for leadership, the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs and attended the University of Pennsylvania. So far, she said, Oxford has been even more charming than she remembered during her visits when she was growing up. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprised by the number of horse and buggies that pass through town. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very Main Street, USA here,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very charming.â&#x20AC;? OMI has played a big part in preserving and enhancing that charm. The organization celebrated its 20th anniversary of leading the revitalization efforts of downtown Oxford in 2019. During that time, OMI has helped attract dozens of

new businesses to downtown Oxford. Important buildings with historic value have been renovated and repurposed. Three phases of streetscape improvements have transformed the look of the downtown over the last 20 years. OMI has provided faĂ§ade grants that have helped tired old buildings look new again during that time. OMI has also introduced popular community events like First Fridays, the annual car show, and the Connective Festival that bring thousands of people to town for family-friendly fun. The organization has also lobbied for infrastructure projects like the Multimodal Transportation Center, which allows for future revitalization initiatives. To contact Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. visit the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page or its website at www.downtownoxfordpa. org or call 610-998-9494. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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and buying elastic and making homemade face masks, and that other groups were making face shields.” “Alex spent a lot of time looking at potential ideas for his Eagle Scout project, but once COVID-19 started kicking in, he would see that there were problems getting PPEs to people on the front lines of this pandemic,” said Ed Farina, Alex’s father. “He saw that schools like Penn State University and Drexel University were having their engineering programs create masks from 3-D printers, and he said, ‘Wait. We have that capability at home.’ “He went online and found a number of different patterns for face shields and tried them out. Eventually, he zeroed in on this design

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the use of alcoholic beverages, are also concerns for borough officials. The Codes Committee will continue to discuss this issue and bring it back to council. Council member Amanda Birdwell had a more important concern regarding the proposed events. Birdwell, who is a nurse and has been immersed in the COVID19 pandemic, said, “As one who works in health care, I want to make it clear to those people that are asking for this: We are looking at this for the future, not in the short term. We have to make sure this is safe and recognize that many communities are still dealing with the COVID-19

and made improvements to it.” Gary Vinnacombe, the EMS manager at the West Grove Fire Station, said that Farina’s Eagle Scout project is not only a kind gesture, but a crucial addition to the emergency services industry. “When the pandemic first hit, everybody was scrambling for the same stockpile of PPEs – EMS units, hospitals and the long-term care facilities,” he said. “Contributions such as what’s coming from Alex is putting us in a really good spot for what we’re dealing with currently, and what I anticipate we will be dealing with in the future. “With every call we respond to, we don the appropriate level of PPE, as if the patient has COVID19,” said Vinnacombe, who is also the president

of the Chester County EMS Council, which serves as the advisory board to the Chester County Department of Emergency Services and represents all EMS services in the county. “If someone falls and twists their ankle, we still go in with the proper protection – the gloves, the mask, the shield – because

while they could not be displaying any symptoms of the virus, we treat every patient as if they potentially have it. It’s a precaution that will make our crews safer and our patients safer.” The extent of Farina’s altruism for his community does not end with the completion of his Eagle Scout

project. He is also a volunteer at the Avon Grove Intermediate School, where he works with students after school. “Alex does always amaze us, and he is always look-

ing for other ways to help people,” said his mother, Madelyn.

pandemic.” Public Works Director John Schaible updated council about that department’s work, saying, “We have had a productive month. Our recycling trailer has gone out three times this month, and it does take two men to haul the trailer.” Schaible said the uptick in recycling appears to be attributed to a local trash hauler’s changes to recycling. Borough residents have said they are being charged more to recycle, which means the Borough is getting more recycling. Borough Manager Brian Hoover said that letters have been sent to trash haulers reminding them of their responsibilities, and borough officials will be following up with them.

On another matter, Schaible said they have had no response from the company responsible for paving in the Borough and will continue to seek clarification on the status of the project. Public works has picked up 30 loads of yard waste in the Borough and added another picnic table in the Memorial Park, which sparked a comment from council president Peggy Russell. “I want to thank Public Works for their continued improvements in the park, and while I was there I saw a family getting their food delivered there from a local restaurant,” Russell said. “Evidently, our restaurants are happy to do that.” Another future project in the park could include an upgrade to the walking path

in the park. Both Winchester and Russell saw young and older residents struggling up the failing walking path. “I had to have an arm to hold me up as I tried to get up that path,” Winchester said. Both Russell and Winchester also saw young parents with strollers struggling, and even noticed motorized wheelchairs unable to navigate the walk. Russell encouraged anyone who might be interested in donating toward the walk to let the borough know. The addition of accessible playground equipment had made the park more desirable to seniors wanting to spend time with their families, and to those with limited mobility. The upgrade of the walking path would make the park accessible by all.

Hoover said that he will be looking for additional grants for this project. In other items of business, council approved a resolution regarding the Emergency Operations Plan with two changes in the plan. One change was correcting the borough’s population and the other was adding Brian Hoover as the signature on the plan. The naming of the service road between S. Third Street and the Transit Center will be discussed further at the next council meeting. The public is invited to participate in the naming. Council will also be discussing the dedication of Sycamore Crossing streets and continuing phases at next council meeting. Also on the next council meet-

ing agenda will be further clarification on appointing council representation to the Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. board, the status of work on the police station, an update about the Broad Street main project and work on Niblock Alley, a parking amendment, and Right-toKnow requests. Borough council and Mayor Phil Harris will also be preparing a statement regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Russell thanked everyone for their cooperation to the continued success of the Zoom meetings. Harris also informed council that both he and police chief Sam Iacono are continuing their crucial conversations with pastors and member of the public.

Kate Bucher and Cindy Thomson of the Longwood Fire Company prepare to take protective shields back to their EMS unit colleagues.

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Eagle Scout Alex Farina, far right, stands with members of the EMS unit at West Grove Fire Station No. 22, who wear four of the more than 150 protective face shields Farina and his fellow scouts made that were given to six EMS units on July 2. They are, from left, Dave Reese, Weston Graybill, Rob Cazillo and Chris Slaymaker.

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

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Efforts to thwart voteby-mail expansion aren’t just dubious— they are despicable

Casinos should not be gambling with Pennsylvanians’ lives

Pennsylvania is seeking to expand vote-by-mail measures to ensure that residents are able to safely and securely exercise their constitutional right to vote. This effort is being challenged in court. Mail-in balloting has been a secure way for a limited number of people to cast a ballot in Pennsylvania for decades and, for a few other states, voting by mail is the standard operating procedure—and has been for many years. Some states already have a majority of their votes being cast by mail, and the system works well. Politics is a dirty game. There’s no getting around that. Republicans and Democrats alike will be looking to exploit any advantage, regardless of what the voting process is. But the right to vote is precious. It should not be trifled with. Both parties should agree that every person is entitled to be able to vote. Elected officials have a responsibility to do what’s necessary and put in the safeguards that are needed to ensure that residents aren’t kept from voting because they fear going to the voting booth because of health concerns. Vote-by-mail has proven to be safe and secure, and there should be a bipartisan effort to always ensure that every single person who is eligible to vote has the opportunity to do so. Be wary of any person or group seeking to curtail a resident’s ability to vote in an election. The efforts to thwart vote-by-mail expansion aren’t just dubious—they are despicable.

Kudos to Cramer for a good recommendation Local governments have been able to conduct public meetings throughout the pandemic thanks to videoconferencing technology—usually Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet. While this allows local governments to continue the necessary work at hand, there are obviously some shortcomings to relying on this technology rather holding in-person meetings that can be attended by members of the public. During the online meetings, each municipality and school board has found a way to allow the public to view the meetings while they are taking place, and to offer public comments on the agenda items. There’s just no way that videoconferencing can replicate the in-person public meeting. The decisions that the borough councils, school boards, and the township supervisors are making now, and the discussions that they are having now, are as important as the ones that were being made before the pandemic. Public input is always critical. For as long as these municipal meetings continue to be held via videoconference, every effort should be made to allow for public participation, whether it’s actually offering public comment or simply viewing a recorded meeting. That’s why we applaud council member Ethan Cramer for making a recommendation during a council meeting in June to have Kennett Square Borough record the meetings and then post them online so that residents can view them at a later time. Local governments utilize technology to varying degrees. Some school boards have been posting public meetings online for years, while other townships don’t utilize technology very much at all. Until regular public meetings can be held again, it’s worth the time and minimal expense it would take to utilize the available technology to keep the public involved in local government.

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Letter to the Editor: With casinos across Pennsylvania preparing to reopen, the health of the employees and visitors will ostensibly be these establishments’ top priority. However, with the coronavirus now surging in many states, and over 130,000 COVID-19 deaths nationwide, it’s a mystery why Pennsylvania casinos would roll the dice by resuming indoor smoking. While the Pennsylvania Gaming

Control Board specifies that masks must be worn inside all Pennsylvania casinos, smoking patrons are exempt. Talking without a mask can spread the coronavirus droplets for up to nearly 15 minutes in the air, and small droplets, such as can be expelled from a smoker’s cough, can easily clear the length of a craps table and remain in the air for 20 minutes. As a Pennsylvania nurse practitioner, I have treated casino workers whose asth-

ma was frequently triggered by indoor second-hand smoking from patrons that wafts from the lobby and permeates their supposed smoke-free workspaces. Irritation from smoke exposure can make the spread of infection even more likely, due to increased mucus production, coughing, and gasping for air. While casinos may argue that rigorous scientific studies have not been conducted on second-hand smoking and coronavirus transmission, the odds of

smoking having no impact is not promising: studies show second-hand smoke both weakens the lungs’ defenses, and increases the risks of contracting infection. So, instead of doubling down on arcane smoking rules and gambling with Pennsylvanians’ lives, casinos should put the health and safety of the public over the house’s bankroll and ’86 the cigarettes. Tarik S. Khan, RN, CRNP Philadelphia

Sappey sponsors telemedicine bill State Rep. Christina Sappey announced the introduction of H.B. 2454, which would provide for regulation and insurance coverage of telemedicine. “We’ve seen firsthand during this pandemic how telemedicine plays a critical role in providing Pennsylvanians access to health care,” Sappey said. “This legislation includes

coverage for services provided by the Children Health Insurance Program and insurance coverage parity with services provided during office visits.” Sappey added that in addition to standard medical practices, mental health providers are sharing successes they have had with patients using telemedicine during the

pandemic. It is critical for patients to be able to continue to utilize these tools remotely, she said. Telemedicine is the remote delivery of healthcare services and medical information using telecommunications technology. It’s a significant and rapidly growing component of health care today, Sappey said. By using

telemedicine, specialists and other healthcare providers can expand their reach. This will help rural patients, in particular, who frequently choose not to seek care or are forced to travel long distances to see a provider. More information about the legislation is available by contacting Sappey’s office at 484-200-8264.

County Commissioners approve $1.77 million for affordable housing developments in West Chester and Kennett Square Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline recently approved two contracts that award more than $1.7 million in funds to support two affordable housing projects in Chester County. The two developments are the Melton Center Apartments in West Chester and Red Clay Manor in Kennett Square. Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz said, “As one of the wealthiest counties in the state and the nation, Chester County is sought after when it comes to finding a place to live. But the truth is, not everyone can afford to live here, including those who have grown up here. “By adding affordable homes to areas like West Chester and Kennett Square, we are promoting diverse, well-rounded communities and strengthening our urban center offerings. The County is pleased to be a partner in backing these two developments.” Construction of the Melton Center Apartments is set to begin in July and should be completed by September 2021. The development will provide 51 affordable townhouse and apartment rental units in the Borough of West Chester on Market, Manor and Worthington Streets. Chester County is providing $850,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Program funds through the County’s Department of Community Development. The total cost of the project is $15.8 million, and the development partners are Church Housing Corp., NRP Group LLC and the Melton Center. “The beauty of the Melton Center Apartments project is that it represents the best in a partnership with far-reaching

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community benefits,” said County Commissioner Josh Maxwell. “Not only will new, affordable homes in this area broaden the mix of people who live here, work here and play here, but it is also a great connection to Chester County’s Decade to Doorways initiative. It provides additional permanent housing options at affordable rates for those who may be transitioning from homelessness, or those who may be at risk of becoming homeless. “And because it is located on land owned by the Melton Center, a portion of the rental income generated goes back to supporting programs and operations at the Melton Center, a beloved organization that provides educational, recreational, cultural and civic services within West Chester.” The second development, the affordable senior housing Red Clay Manor, will receive $920,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Program funds from the Chester County Department of Community Development. It is scheduled to break ground this fall, and should be completed by the end of 2021. This project will add 60

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affordable rental apartments for seniors aged 62-plus, within the Borough of Kennett Square. Total cost of this project is $15.9 million, and the development partners are Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, CREA, Citizens Bank and the Housing Authority of Chester County. Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline added, “The Borough of Kennett Square is one of Chester County’s many thriving urban centers, and we are pleased to have invested close to $5 mil-

lion over the past 17 years in community revitalization program funds to help strengthen the town’s infrastructure to enable it to grow and thrive. “Many of the older homes in Kennett Square are not practical for senior living because they are multilevel. Red Clay Manor fills a gap in the borough, allowing seniors to remain there in practical new homes, and at a reasonable cost. “Not only that,” said Commissioner Kichline, “but the development adds to Kennett’s successful fabric.”

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The souls of the plantsmen are rooted in their gardens By Chris Barber Contributing Writer There are those who plant a seed in the spring, await the sprouting, pick the flower and that’s the end of it. But there are others for whom the gardening season is the whole year, and the arrival of flowers and fruits are just one part of the annual parade. These people find joy in every aspect of the growing, and their passion pushes them to expand their gardens to ever greater heights. Those people are known as “plantsmen,” and they are often thought of as God’s gift to the earth. It has been said that a plantsman is one who loves plants for their own sake and knows how to cherish them. Four local plantsmen spoke with the Chester County Press and explained their affinity for their gardening avocations: Brandi Mattoscio, 44, moved to her home in New Garden two years ago in anticipation of her outdoor yard wedding with Brian, whose family, the Pratolas, occupy large plots of land in the area and enjoy generations of growing, including mushrooms and roses. Gina Focht, 57, came to Unionville with her husband and children 27 years ago. Her roots are in Delaware County, but the family moved to Unionville, attracted by the prestigious school system. She began her garden with a few spring bulbs. Dan Maffei, 50, is a landscape designer who is heavily active in the life of Kennett Square. His home sits at a neighborhood corner on Garfield Street. He said he has “done a complete 180” from his youth when he despised the tasks

of caring for his parents’ lawn. June Sitko, 67, is retired and lives in Kennett Square on a shady lot near the Episcopal Church. When she came to her home in 1984, it had a few azaleas and several large trees. Now it is covered with gardens. Each person has his or her own stories and features, but they also shared several characteristics in common: the passion, the seasons, the expansion and the closeness to nature. For one thing, they never stop reaching for higher ground, and working in the garden doesn’t get them tired. “It’s my passion, my escape and my relaxation. It energizes me,” Mattoscio said. “I grew up on a farm and it’s my passion,” Sitko said. The changing of the seasons does not diminish their enthusiasm, either. Focht explained that her garden is active four seasons out of the year. The produce and the flowers are great in the summer, but she also loves the fall cleanup and colors, the subtle shades and holly of the winter, and the anticipation of getting ready in the spring. Maffei went a bit further to say winter could possibly be his favorite season. That’s the time he peruses the catalogs, plants the bulbs and plans what he wants for the next summer. “If you want daffodils, you have to plant them at Thanksgiving. And if you want the bulbs, you have to order them in early fall,” he said. “Spring is a funny animal. You never know when it’s coming,” he added. For Mattoscio, the coming of winter means record keeping about the garden and supplementing the

Gina Focht is awaiting the arrival of hummingbirds as soon as her trumpet vine buds open.

Dan Maffei has flowers for the viewing and the beauty on his corner lot. “Listen to your plants,” he said.

Brandi Mattoscio adores the beauty of her delicate holly hocks.

June Sitko attends to her astible plants, which do well in the shade.

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glory of the garden with Christmas and Halloween decorating. Sitko and her husband carry on a lengthy rescue operation when the cold weather comes, bringing the plants inside in pots to

their garden room, where she nurtures them all winter, placing some of them under lights. Another thing these plantsmen have in common is their drive. Compared to their non-

gardening neighbors, their industriousness is daunting. They keep acquiring more plants and enhancing the individual garden plots they already have. They see and seek the new stuff everywhere – friends, end

of season sales, gifts. They talked about the joy of finding a plant no one wanted and bringing it back to life. Focht said when she first settled in Unionville, she Continued on Page 3B

Gina Focht’s entrance path has flowers rising to the level of visitors’ heads.

All the gardeners followed the urge to create at least one patio, if not more.

The plantsmen can’t resist the lure of zucchinis, pumpkins and tomatoes. Here, June Sitko’s tomatoes are almost ready for picking.

Each fall, June Sitko and her husband carry on a huge migration of plants in pots as they move them to the indoor nursery for the winter.

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Obituaries CARLOS CORONA PANTOJA Carlos Corona Pantoja, a resident of Kennett Square, passed away on June 27 at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia. He was 54. He was the husband of Maria R. Murillo. Born in Guanajuato, Moroleon, Mexico, he was the son of Elias Corona Trejo and Raquel Pantoja Lopez. He was employed by the Phillips Mushroom Company. His service and burial will be private. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh. com. Arrangements are being by the Cleveland Funeral Home in Avondale.

NANCY EILEEN GODEK Nancy Eileen Godek, a resident of Kennett Square, passed away on July 3. She was 82. She was the wife of Louis S. Godek, who passed away in 2015, and with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Shamokin, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Leo A. Troutman and the late Edna Wolfgang Troutman. Nancy was a registered nurse and worked at the Reading Hospital. She enjoyed traveling, flowers and planting, and spending time with her family and friends. Her survivors include one son, Timothy J. Godek and his wife Karen of Kennett Square; one brother, Ned Troutman of Delaware and two grandsons, Nicholas and Matthew. Her services and burial will be held privately. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

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Richard (Dick) Carson Byrd passed away on June 22 at the age of 87. He was born on May 8, 1933 in West Grove to the late Jeter Carson Byrd and Alberta Byrd (Street). In his youth, he worked on the family farm. In school, he participated in Future Farmers of America. After graduating from Avon Grove High School in 1951, he married Shirley Marie Paisley. They had four children, Deb (McMahon), John Byrd, Sharon (Ham) and Richard Jr. Dick was a hardworking man. Along with being a lifetime member of the Avondale Fire Company, he ran his farm for a few years, was a mushroom grower, and had a gas station for a short time. He eventually got into the auto body business, working for William Smith and then Robert Abernethy in Avondale. He was an automobile painter at Abernethy’s Body Shop until 1978, when he went in business for himself, opening Byrd’s Body Shop. He worked at his shop until his retirement in 1995, then helped his son Rick part time. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling to Florida, watching NASCAR, boating and snowmobiling. Richard is pre-deceased by his sisters, Betty Tice and Barbara Underwood. He is survived by his wife Shirley, his children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His final wishes were that no services be held for him.

Doris E. Slauch, of Rising Sun, Md., passed away on July 4 at home. She was 82. Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Spencer S. and Margaret Sims Slauch. Doris was employed with NVF in Yorklyn as an office clerk for over 40 years. She was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2666 Ladies Auxiliary, Oxford and the Union Fire Company No. 1 Auxiliary Oxford. Doris enjoyed the beach, Phillies baseball, and her Florida home. She enjoyed spending time with her friends. She is survived by one sister, Anna Ross of Oxford; six nieces and nephews, Brenda Slauch of Oxford, JoAnn Ross of Oxford, Edward Slauch II of Nottingham, Sandy Ross Teel of Dover, Del., Joseph William Ross, Jr. of Lititz, Pa. and Donald Slauch of Oxford; many great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; and a lifelong friend, Barbara Prewitt. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Slauch, Edward Slauch, Paul Slauch and James Ray Slauch; and one niece, Judith Slauch McGlothlin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc, 86 Pine St., Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please observe social distancing and wear a mask. Interment will be at Oxford Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

MARGARET L. KENT Margaret “Peg” L. Kent, a resident of West Grove, passed away on July 3 at Powerback Rehabilitation in Exton. She was 98. She was the wife of Norman E. Kent, who passed away in 1996, and with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Charles Brackin and the late Lydia Rigg Brackin. She was a 1939 graduate of Avon Grove High School. She was a secretary at the Conard-Pyle Company for 39 years, retiring in 1983. After that, she worked at the Rite Aid Pharmacy in West Grove for 8 years. Peg was a member of the West Grove Methodist Church and also a member of the Kennett Area Senior Center. She enjoyed playing bingo, pinochle, and scrabble, doing crafts, shopping at yard sales, and taking her yearly trip to the beach, and being with her family and friends. The family would like to thank the nurses at Powerback Rehabilitation for the care given to Peg, and also thank her friends at the Luther House for watching over her. Peg is survived by her three grandchildren, Jennifer L. Hunnell (and her husband Billy), Brian C. Kent (and his wife Lisa), and Stephane Kent; three great grandchildren, Megan Yannutz, Nick Yannutz and Abigail Kent.; nieces and nephews, Deb Plum, David Brackin, Ike Hammond and Penny Wilhelme, and her grand fur babies, Lucky, Ally, Peaches and Darby May. She was predeceased by her son, William Kent; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Kent; one brother, Charles Brackin and his wife Kay; one niece, Florence Maclaren and two sisters-in-law, Mary Hammond and Arlene Kent. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 at Faggs Manor Cemetery, on Route 926 in Cochranville. A memorial service will be held at the West Grove United Methodist Church at a later date. In memory of Peg, a contribution may be made to the SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. To view Peg’s online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk Funeral Home in West Grove.

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began by planting a few early spring bulbs and some vegetables. That developed into a constant expansion into new areas all over the property. She now has a massive vegetable garden with squash, pumpkins, tomatoes and more. There is also a “cutting garden” with beautiful flowers, several outdoor living areas and a shadowed back area of ferns. She and her husband have also added a rescue hut that is used for protecting the plants if there is a threat of frost, and several patio areas for outdoor living. Her patios reflect her love of nature. “I would say my preference is living outside 70 percent of the time,” she said. Maffei said there were a couple old trees on his land when he moved in, and that’s about all. Now his garden is the showpiece of the neighborhood with tall mullien plants rising like

the spires of Notre Dame at the corner of his lot. Like all the others, he could not resist creating a restful patio-plus-fire-pit. When Mattoscio first moved into the house, she said it was bare of plants – “a plain,” she said. Now the flowers and greens completely surround the house and back fence, while zucchinis are ready to emerge from the vegetable garden. She also purchased what looks like an indoor sink, but it isn’t. It is made for outdoor use and hooks up to the hose faucet. From there, she can use it as a workbench. It is a convenient work area she said she couldn’t do without now. The plantsmen also share an almost mystical attachment to the natural world. They can't control their plants or the weather or the shadows. They work with them. They also have a special communication with their gardens. “You have to listen to your plants. Plants want a

certain thing,” Maffei ssid. He talked about trying to energize a certain plant with mulch, but the plant refused his efforts until he found a natural ground cover that the plant was apparently longing for. The plant thrived after that. Focht described how her ferns were doing fine until there was a shift in the lighting from the nearby Unionville Park. She said she had to readjust the variety of plants in that once-shady corner to accommodate the changes in the light. Focht is also a regular host to hummingbirds and knows what attracts them. She said they visit her trumpet vine, and when the blossoms open up like cones they come eagerly to suck the nectar. Mattoscio is likewise a lover of hummingbirds and butterflies, and she plants bee balm and hollyhock just outside her work-at-home window, where she is visited regularly by both. Sitko has become an afi-

cionado of hostas, a plant that thrives in shade. She has come to know their soil and light preferences and even what shades their leaves turn – by species – as the seasons evolve. She also has acquired plants that seem to spring up in certain places – apparently by accident -- because the birds have eaten seeds elsewhere and their droppings landed in just the right place in her garden. “Maybe the plants talk to the birds and say, ‘Take me here,’” she said. As the summer moves on, there are those in the population who put away their shovels and trowels until they pick them up again Photos by Chris Barber Dan Maffei’s butterfly flower attracts the bees as well. next spring. But for the plantsmen, the waning of the warm weather is just part of the natural cycle that leads to a busy winter and another glorious spring. It’s time to harvest the zucchini and pumpkins for now, and then on to the cleanup and the ordering of the bulbs.

The plantsmen are attracted to flowers and shrubs, but they all put in vegetables and fruit. Here is one of Dan Maffei’s raspberries, which, this year, are being ravaged by birds.

Brandi Mattoscio bought this outdoor workbench that hooks up to the hose spigot for a reasonable price.

Gina Focht and her husband created a rescue hut for plants to visit when there is a threat of frost.

The plantsmen all believe in natural control of pests. Here is one of Brandi Mattoscio’s praying mantises. The ladybugs are coming, she said.

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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

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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 PROPERTY SITUATE IN NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP TAX PARCEL #TAX ID / UPI PARCEL NO. 60-040-171/ 60-4-171 IMPROVEMENTS: A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING. SOLD AS THE PROPERTY OF: BOUBACAR TOURE IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling

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

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

BLR# 69-3-63.48 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee for Upland Mortgage Loan Trust B Plaintiff VS DEFENDANT: Raymond M. Golly, Jennifer Golly SALE ADDRESS: 316 Cornerstone 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

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

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. 20-7-321 Writ of Execution No. 2020-00132 DEBT $199,512.10 Property situate in the OXFORD BOROUGH, CHESTER County, Pennsylvania 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

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 PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: Charles F. Brady, Sandra L. Brady SALE ADDRESS: 311 Whitestone Road, Avondale, PA 19311-1345 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

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CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

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Local News Three Kennett High School students named National Merit Scholars Kennett High School students James Hanby, Gina Lusvardi, and Sofia Lusvardi have been recognized as National Merit Scholars in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. “We are so proud of these outstanding students—not only for their exceptional performance on standardized tests, but also for all the other ways they enrich the Kennett community,” said Kennett High School Principal Dr. Jeremy Hritz. These students are among approximately 1.6 million juniors who entered the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT) that served as the initial screening of program entrants. James, Gina, and Sofie were deemed semifinalists last fall. The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than one-percent of high school seniors and includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state; the number of semifinalists in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. After the submission and evaluation of extensive additional materials, only 15,000 students nationwide are deemed finalists; students were notified of the honor on May 17. High school counselor Cassie Allen explained the process of achieving the National Merit Scholar designation: “All three students were named National Merit Finalists. From those 15,000 nationwide, only about 2,500 are offered the National Merit Scholarship that Gina and Sofia received,” she said. “This scholarship can be used anywhere the student plans to attend. There is also the college-sponsored Merit Scholarship that is offered to around 4,000 of the 15,000 finalists. James received this institutionspecific offer.” James moved to Kennett Square just before beginning 4th grade, and Gina and Sofie have attended Kennett schools from the first day of 1st grade to the last day of senior year. Though they are all longtime Kennett students, their past and future paths are quite different. Gina participated in a

Sofia Lusvardi

wide range of activities at the high school. She was on the tennis, track, cross country, and basketball teams for all four years, often serving as team captain and frequently receiving All-Area honors for her performance. She was a member of the Society of Women Engineers, National Honor Society, the KHS Athletic Council, and the Medicine Club. This fall Gina will be attending the University of Alabama with plans to major in chemical engineering on the pre-med track. She envisions herself possibly practicing medicine someday but intends to “keep her options open.” She definitely intends to spend some time on a basketball court while at Alabama. Gina believes that the teachers and coaches she encountered in her twelve years in the Kennett Consolidated School District deserve her thanks. “I have grown so much as a person, student, and athlete at Kennett and wouldn’t be the same person I am today if I had gone anywhere else,” she said. And, as she is one to “keep her options open,” Gina has auditioned to be on the next season of “Survivor” if Covid-19 impacts her ability to be on campus in the fall. Sofie also enjoyed involvement in many extracurriculars during her time at Kennett High School. She excelled as a member, and captain, of the cross country, tennis, and track and field teams. She currently holds six school records in individual and relay events. She was part of the Athletic Council,

Medicine Club, National Honors Society, Society of Women Engineers, Tie Dye Club, and the Kenn Relays Planning Committee. Headed to the University of Pittsburgh, Sofie definitely sees herself running with a club on campus. She plans to pursue studies in bioengineering, also on the pre-med track. Though, like her sister, Sofie could see herself as a physician, she thinks “engineering is a great place to start.” She added, “Our parents are both engineers, so it always just sort of made sense.” Sofie believes her greatest accomplishments thus far include being named a National Merit Scholar and receiving the KEA Science Award. And the greatest piece of advice she has received is from track coach John Ramagano, who told her, “Your best power is to imagine.” “This advice has always helped me with my track and academic goals. Even though I was unable to compete in track my senior year due to the coronavirus pandemic, I know I will apply this advice when I attend college and beyond,” Sofie said. Mathematics department teacher Ron Phillips taught both Gina and Sofie in AP Calculus and AP Computer Science. “Anyone who knows Gina and Sofie would not be surprised that both of them have earned such a distinguished honor,” he said. “While they are each individually highly gifted, their superior academic ability is consistently overshadowed only by their character, integrity, and compassion

James Hanby

for others. Each of them is a strong young woman in her own right, but together they are an unstoppable force, against which there is no reckoning. I speak for many when I say that I couldn’t be more proud of them both. They are most deserving.” James Hanby was active in “Farrago,” Kennett’s literary magazine, the Reading Olympics, National Honor Society, Model UN, the Academic Team, Anime Club, GSA, and the Diversity Council, holding a leadership position in nearly every organization. He recognizes his MVP award from the Chester County Intermediate Unit for his performance on the Academic Team as one of his greatest personal accomplishments.

Gina Lusvardi

“I studied and practiced really hard in order to be the best player I could be, and I think that it really paid off in the matches we played this year,” he said. “It might not be much to someone else, but I worked really hard for it behind the scenes, so to me it means a whole lot.” James will be attending Rochester Institute of Technology, where he plans to study physics. “I’ve always had a passion for understanding how the physical world works, so for me a degree in physics was a logical next step,” he said. “Looking forward, I’m hoping my degree will allow me to either do research or go into an applied physics field such as materials science.” At Rochester Institute of

Technology, James sees himself pursuing involvement in both LGBT groups and a quiz-bowl type club. Dan Folmar, who taught James in both AP Physics and Introduction to Cosmology, attests to James’s superlative abilities. “James is a highly talented student with particular gifts in etymology and the physical sciences,” he said. “He has been a reliable and willing participant in both of the classes in which I’ve taught him. Over the past year, I have come to appreciate James’s depth of thinking, his willingness to ask questions, and his breadth of knowledge. I know he will do well in the next phase of his academic career. I wish him the best, but I am sad to see him go.”

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020

Chester County Press

Local News Joe and Patti Testa celebrate 50 years of marriage Joe and Patti Testa will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 11. The couple is a true rarity these days—they were high school sweethearts and they married right out of high school and started their family. They were best friends then and still best friends to this day, and they are never far apart from each other. Joe and Patti Testa were married on July 11, 1970 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kennett Square. Joe served in the Delaware Air National Guard from 1968 to 1974. He was also employed at Dupont Company in Wilmington, Del. until retiring in 2008. Patti graduated from The Academy of Hair Design in Wilmington Del., and was employed as a hair stylist, but first and foremost she was mom to her two children. As the children grew, Patti worked several jobs, her last job being the corporate receptionist at Genesis Healthcare in Kennett Square.

With their daughter already living in Montana, Joe and Patti decided to also make Montana their home in 2008. The couple moved to Columbia Falls, MT in 2009. Joe quickly became involved with the Badrock Fire Company and served as the president and was also a firefighter. He received his five-year pin and was also recognized for 50 years of firefighting service. Patti worked for The Health Center in Kalispell, also receiving a five-year Courtesy photos pin, officially retiring in Joe and Patti Testa will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 11. 2015. They have a daughter Kristian, and her husband James Denny, of Butte, MT, and a son, Anthony, who lives in Brockton, MA. The Testa’s have six grandchildren – Sierra, Preston, Joey, Nicholas, Alexis and Madison. Friends and family will be gathering for a 50th anniversary party at the home of Liz and Mike Borg in Columbia Falls, MT to celebrate this couple’s special anniversary.

Castro wins scholarship

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The Avon Grove Lions announced that they have awarded a $600 Leo Scholarship to Brisa Luzzi Castro, a member of the Avon Grove High School Leo Club. She graduated in June. The scholarship was presented by Leo Club adviser Lion Dave Priebe.

Parks on Draft starts Thursday The event will feature food, games, beer, live music, and special guests; It benefits Newark Parks and Recreation’s Special Parks Fund Parks on Draft will take place in Olan Thomas Park, located at the intersection of Paper Mill Road and Cleveland Avenue in Newark Del. on Thursday, July 9, Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 12 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is open to all

ages and pet-friendly, but attendees must be over the age of 21 and have identification on-hand to purchase alcohol. Free parking will be available on all days in nearby Curtis Mill Park and Old Paper Mill Road Park; no parking will be available at Olan Thomas Park. Attendees are encouraged to

bring their own chairs and blankets for use in the park. Klondike Kate’s, which is co-hosting Parks on Draft, will be providing beverages and food during the event. In addition to craft beers on tap and hard seltzer, menu items will include sliders, mini-burgers, pulled-pork or cranberry

apple chicken salad, hot dogs and chili cheese dogs, Pear Way salad, pasta salad, street corn, and more. “Kate’s is super excited to host the first Parks on Draft event for Summer 2020. We can’t wait to see everyone and join us for some great food and brews and help us support a great local

foundation,” said Jamie Kelso, general manager of Klondike Kate’s. The special guests are acoustic guitar musician Andrew Moorer on Thursday, acoustic guitar musician John Fazio on Friday, and DJ Amaze on Saturday. The special guest on Sunday is still to be

determined. Beers include drafts from Bud Light, Corona Premier, Goose Island Next Coast IPA, Oyster Solar Power, Fordham and Dominion Cat 5 Key Lime Lager. White Claw Hard Seltzer will also be available at the event, along with soda, water and juice pouches.

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