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Volume 153, No. 34
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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Public invited Acrobats in the sky to new police facility opening on Sept. 21 By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The New Garden Township Board of Supervisors announced at their Aug. 19 meeting that the public will be invited to the official opening of the new home of the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department, scheduled for Sept. 21, beginning at 9 a.m. The event will begin with remarks by officials, which will be followed by tours of the building, “that will allow the community to see their new police facility,” said Police Chief
Gerald Simpson. The $4.3 million, 11,716-square-foot facility on Gap-Newport Pike, designed by Tevebaugh Associates, is currently in its final stages of construction. When completed, it will offer the Regional Police Department modernism, workability and better connection to the community it serves. Its “softened” or community area will include a 400-square-foot lobby and a 540-square-foot community multi-purpose room, which is equipped with a flat-panel TV, tables for up
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Performances by several aeronautic pilots highlighted the Annual Festival of Flight and Car Show, held Aug. 17 and 18 at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon. For additional photos and story, see Page 1B.
to 36 visitors and a seating capacity for up to 90. Just beyond the room is a galley kitchen, which will be used for special event dining preparation and refrigera-
East Nottingham Twp. recognizes Estes’ work as a junior supervisor
enforcement officers and department staff. It will include offices and a conference room; a detective bureau area; interview, Continued on Page 3A
In Lower Oxford Township, supervisors discuss local sewer and water issues
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Elizabeth Estes recently completed her term as a junior supervisor for East Nottingham Township. The Oxford Area High School senior was the first person to ever serve in that role for the township. At the Aug. 13 township meeting, the East Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution honoring Estes for her exemplary service as a junior supervisor. Joe Herlihy, the chairman of the Board of Supervisors, West Chester area artists read the resolution, which exhibit in Oxford...1B stated, in part: “Elizabeth Estes has served with distinction as a junior member
tion, and a public restroom. Just off the lobby and community room, the facility’s “hardened” or secure administration area will be accessible only to law
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
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Elizabeth Estes, a senior at Oxford Area High School, recently completed her one-year term as a junior supervisor in East Nottingham Township.
of the East Nottingham has reported on a monthly Township Board of basis and has been actively Supervisors. involved in the community Continued on Page 2A (D)uring her tenure (she)
The Lower Oxford Township Board of Supervisors discussed the potential sale of the Oxford Area Sewer Authority and voted to join the ranks of Chester County municipalities opposing a takeover of the Chester Water Authority at a meeting on Aug. 12. Aqua America, a privately owned water and wastewater utility company, is involved in both those issues that are impacting southern Chester County. Ron Kepler, the chairman of the Lower Oxford Township Board of Supervisors, provided a quick update about the
potential sale of the Oxford Area Sewer Authority. Kepler said that the Oxford Area Sewer Authority rescheduled its August meeting to Thursday, Aug. 29, and the meeting will now take place in the Lower Oxford Township building at 7 p.m. A representative from DELCORA is expected to be at that meeting. After more than a year of negotiations, the Oxford Area Sewer Authority was set to sell all its assets, including a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system, to DELCORA. But that potential sale was put on hold just last month when it was announced Continued on Page 3A
Franklin Township slates meeting on Route 896 construction plans By John Chambless Staff Writer The long-delayed and much-discussed safety Make plans for this improvements to Route 896 weekend’s country through Franklin Township spectacular...6B are entering a new phase, with a public meeting to review the latest proposals
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scheduled for Aug. 28. In advance of the meeting, Franklin Township officials have posted the proposals online so that the public can come to the meeting prepared with any questions or concerns. The focus of the improvements will be a stretch of about five miles
of Route 896, from Elbow Lane in London Britain Township to Shepherd Lane in New London Township. While there are many smaller measures proposed to deal with drainage issues along the roadway and other concerns, the two major improvements will be a
roundabout at the intersection of routes 896 and 841, as well as a three-way stop in the village of Kemblesville. These two locations were the sites of many of the accidents reported in a 2007 safety study by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission,
which called Route 896 a “High Risk Rural Road” with 132 reportable crashes between 2003 and 2005. Reportable crashes are those which result in a fatality, injury and/or property damage that disables a vehicle. John Auerbach, the Continued on Page 4A
Residents share stormwater concerns with Penn Township officials By Marcella Peyre-Ferry Staff Writer Residents who live on Kelton Road once again brought their concerns about flooding lawns and stormwater coming off the roads to the Penn Township Board of Supervisors during a meeting on Aug. 7. Last year, the township
added large stones along the road edges and installed a pipe from around 198 Kelton Road to the creek. While that was the township engineer’s answer to getting water off the road, the neighbors on the opposite of side of the street from the pipe claim it has created flooding problems for them that did not exist before.
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At this time, the supervisors are sticking by the engineered design, despite the complaints from residents. “We’re not replacing soil and taking rocks out of there unless our engineer tells us so,” Board Chairman Curtis Mason said. Stormwater issues also continue to generate com-
plaints in the Roseview subdivision, where the township is still holding escrow funds until drainage and other issues are corrected. Recently, the escrow amount for the development has been increased to $480,000. One suggestion from the board is to consider connecting berms to prevent stormwa-
ter from running toward the homes, keeping more of it in a basin, but road drainage could also be an issue. One resident on Roseview Road complained of flooding, with stormwater coming at his property with enough force to break the basement window and flood the basement. Their Continued on Page 2A
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2019
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Local News U-CF board suggests revision to the discipline reporting policy By JP Phillips Correspondent From November 2017 to April 2018, the UnionvilleChadds Ford School District administration and board worked on revising the student discipline policy. Prompted by an underage drinking incident at a Sept. 8, 2017 football game, the board approved a suspension rescission clause which would allow a first offender to apply and, if approved by the superintendent, have the incident wiped off their student record one time during their high school career. This was done mostly so the suspension would not appear on college applications and potentially derail a student’s acceptance to their dream school. The school policy currently is to report any suspensions when completing college applications.
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problems are to be added to the list of items still to be addressed by the developer before the project is considered complete. Relating to other drainage issues in the township, the board approved installing riprap along Elkview Road at a cost of $25,600. Work
While rescission currently remains in the Student Code of Conduct, district superintendent John Sanville is recommending a policy of not reporting any disciplinary records to colleges. Assistant superintendent John Nolen said that the question on the common application is, “Has the child been suspended or had any other disciplinary action?” Sanville said that the high school counselors requested the non-report policy change because they did not feel they could truthfully answer the common application question. “Even though I may rescind a suspension, they [counselors] know that the child was suspended, so they’re left in a little bit of an ethical dilemma as to how they answer that question,” Sanville said. “If we go to a non-report policy, which again is very common nationwide, we take that ethical dilemma away
from our counselors.” Sanville said that half of high schools nationwide have a non-report policy. If approved, the high school will not report whether or not a suspension has occurred, but the question will still be asked of the student in their portion of the college application. The non-report clause will be voted on during September’s board meeting. “There are two policies that have to be modified before my time is up on the board. This is one of them,” said board member Gregg Lindner, showing his support for the non-report policy change offered by the district. He also wants the board to stop using passing the Keystone exam as a graduation requirement. “It has to stop,” he said. “It’s a terrible policy that we have.” Lindner is not running for re-election this November. The state mandates
Keystone exams, but keeps postponing the date when it will be required for graduation. According to Lindner, UHS is the only high school in the state that has it as a graduation requirement. Nolen noted that the current freshman class will be required by the state to pass the Keystones. He reminded the board that there are several different pathways available if a student does not pass. Lindner said that those pathways are what he objects to. He does not see the value in making students sit through remedial classes on Keystone subject matter when they have already done well on the SATs and have been accepted into college. Unionville High School is investigating a “Blended Learning” option to be introduced during the 2020-21 school year. Nolen explained the concept during the Aug. 12 work session.
Currently, a course that meets six times during a six-day cycle does so as a group in a traditional classroom. In contrast, Blended Learning courses would meet on only three of the six days. The other three days would allow for assigned independent work that could include research, reading, online learning, video or review, depending on the curriculum and individual student needs. According to Nolen, Downingtown, Garnet and West Chester school districts already offer Blended Learning classes with success. UHS plans to offer eight to 12 courses at all levels (academic, honors, and advanced placement). World History, AP Spanish, Accounting and Financial Literacy are some of the topics being considered. Nolen said that although the curriculum would be the same, having the student do independent work
allows for a deeper dive during classroom discussions. Board member Elise Anderson compared a Blending Learning course to how colleges approach education. “It allows students to take responsibility for their own learning,” she said. Nolen recognized that Blended Learning courses would not be a good fit for every student, but some may greatly benefit. A $20,000 Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) contract to provide teacher training on Blended Learning was approved at the Aug. 19 board meeting. The 15 teachers and administrators who take part in the CCIU sessions would then become trainers to instruct other UHS teachers. Sanville said the district is prepared and excited to welcome 4,100 students on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 26.
to correct failing inlets will be done at Elk Creek for $270,000, and at London Brook for $15,962. Residents looking for information on the Avon Grove School District’s plans for their new high school in the township will have to wait a bit longer before the township Planning Commission formally accepts them for
review. Although the district made a presentation to the Planning Commission at the July 24 meeting, there are still outstanding items to be resolved, including the number of parking spaces that will be required. “Our biggest concerns are parking, traffic, sustainability and safety,” Mason said.
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learning experience. That absolutely turned out to be the case, she said. “I think this really helped me improve my communications skills— communicating with [township secretary] Kelli Karlton, the supervisors, and the residents,” she said. Initially, Estes said, she was surprised at how nervous she was when she would speak during meetings, but it got easier each time, and she felt much more comfortable toward the end of her term. During her 10 months as
a junior supervisor, Estes also undertook a riparian buffer project to help improve the community. Estes thanked the township supervisors and officials, as well as the residents of East Nottingham Township, for giving her the opportunity. “It was amazing,” she said. “It was an experience that you can’t get with other programs.” East Nottingham Township is currently accepting applications for students interested in serving as the junior supervisor for the next year. The position is open to all high school juniors and seniors residing in the township. The application deadline is Sept. 1. Questions about the application can be directed to Kelli Karlton, township secretary, at 610-932-8494.
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as well as the Oxford Area High School community.” The resolution also stated that Estes conducted herself in a “dignified, faithful, and professional manner” during her time as a junior supervisor. Estes was interested in serving as a junior supervisor because she is considering a career in government or politics, and she thought the opportunity to serve as a junior supervisor would be a good
To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
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Local News Police facility... Continued from Page 1A
testing and IT rooms; and storage and locker rooms. At the rear of the building, the facility’s “Institutionalized”
area will include three holding cells; arraignment and DUI processing rooms; and two sally ports for transportation of the incarcerated and storage of vehicles retained as evidence.
In other township business, the board approved the preliminary-final plan for a 116,000-square-foot self-storage facility that is planned at 9021 Gap Newport Pike, north of
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Marco Antonio Reed, a senior at Kennett High School and a member of Boy Scout Troop 53, received a special citation from the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors on Aug. 19 for attaining the level of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in scouting. Reed, who has been in scouting for 11 years, volunteered in the spring to help construct a retaining wall in New Garden Township Park. He is pictured with his father Chuck and his sister Citlaly.
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that DELCORA, a municipal authority, was entering merger talks with Aqua America. There are serious concerns about selling to DELCORA if that entity is to be purchased by a privately owned company because large water corporations are accountable to stockholders, not local residents who are paying the water and sewer rates. Concerns about increasing water rates is at the heart of the opposition to Aqua’s plan to purchase the Chester Water Authority as well. The Chester Water Authority is a nonprofit water company, and municipalities can currently purchase water from this Authority at very reasonable rates. Numerous municipalities in the service area have formally opposed the sale to Aqua. Kepler and his colleagues on the Lower Oxford Township Board of Supervisors—Joel Brown and Kevin Martin—agreed to send a letter to the Chester County Commissioners making them aware of the township’s position on the potential sale. Additionally, the letter will encourage the Commissioners to appoint
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Leonard Rivera to a position on the Chester Water Authority Board. In other business at the meeting: Sue Walker, a district director for U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, made a brief presentation to update residents about Houlahan’s activities since being elected as the representative in Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District in 2018. The Congressional District includes all of Chester County, the city of Reading and its southeastern suburbs in Berks County. Walker noted that this portion of Chester County, including Lower Oxford Township, had previously been part of a congressional district that was represented by Lloyd Smucker. The boundaries of the 6th Congressional District were redrawn in 2018. When Houlahan took office at the start of 2019, she established new locations for district offices. Walker explained that one office is located in West Chester at 709 E. Gay Street, Suite 4, while the other office is located
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Crossfit Wheelhouse and south of the Brittany Hills development. The board’s approval was recommended by the township’s Planning Commission. Representing Hector Road, LLC, Bill Romanelli said that the timeline for the project is to obtain final approvals over the next 12 months. He submitted an application to obtain a demolition permit from the township last week, in order to take down a barn, a garage, a shed and a house that are currently on the property, and said that the property is not included on the township’s Historical Commission list of historic properties. Romanelli said that a final plan for the project will be submitted to the township sometime in the next few weeks. The board gave approval to Harvest Ridge Winery and Victory Brewing Company at their Aug. 19 meeting to co-host the Harvest Hopsgiving
Festival on Nov. 2 at New Garden Township Park, from noon to 5 p.m. The approval included a waiver that permits alcohol to be served at the township park. In addition to beer and wine, Harvest Ridge Winery General Manager Kristi May Wyatt said the festival will include food trucks, kid-friendly games, vendors and a food drive coordinated by the Chester County Food Bank. Wyatt said that between 10 and 15 percent of the proceeds from the festival will be given to the food bank. The board continued to balk at what they perceived as roadblocks in the resubmitted design for a proposed 51-unit subdivision on Thompson Road. During a presentation by Alan Hill of Hillcrest Associates that asked the board for continued feedback, the board saw a potential density problem that would be exacerbated by building 51 homes on a 75-acre tract with one access point.
Board Chairman Steve Allaband said he would defer making any final decision on the plan until he sees a traffic study done for the planned development. Board member Randy Geouque said that he anticipates that the development could see as many as 100 vehicles – two per household – which would likely lead to a high amount of traffic on a narrow road. Jim DiLuzio, the New Garden Township representative to the Kennett Library Board of Directors, invited the township to purchase an advertisement in the library’s publication that supports the library’s annual fall fundraiser, which raised $39,000 in 2018. Township Manager Tony Scheivert told DiLuzio that the township will again purchase an advertisement in the publication.
ers, agriculture producers, and several other groups so far this year. She also met with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to discuss agriculture issues that are impacting farmers. Walker encouraged constituents to visit Houlahan’s website, or to follow the Congresswoman on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and to reach out to one of the offices with any concerns or questions. The Lower Oxford supervisors briefly discussed an update to the township’s zoning map, which would
include the new designation of a Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone for a portion of the township’s C-2 Commercial District that is situated along Old Baltimore Pike near Lincoln University. Keystone Opportunity Zones and Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones are geographic areas that can provide specific state and local tax benefits to businesses as a way of encouraging economic development in targeted areas. Kepler and township
engineer Ed Fisher were designated to represent the township at a meeting regarding the county-wide Act 167 Stormwater management regulations. The township is looking for a volunteer to serve on the Oxford Area Recreation Authority Board. Any township resident who is interested should contact township secretary Deborah Kinney at 610932-8150, ext. 1.
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.
To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
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Local News Local boy’s act of kindness sparks fundraising campaign Nine-year-old Owen Jones continues to inspire residents of Chester County, as was evidenced by the surprise he received from Patti Brennan, president and CEO of Key Financial, Inc., on Aug. 7. Owen attends the Kennett Area YMCA summer camp, and discovered a fellow camper whose family had fallen on tough times and could not afford lunch. He asked his mom if they could help and then proceeded to bring the camper lunch every day. From this act of kindness, Owen began inspiring many. He teamed up with the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, and they invited others to join his generosity by donating just $10 in honor of his 10th birthday on Sept. 3.
“I think all kids should have the opportunity to go to summer camp,” Owen said, “because they can make new friends and experience new opportunities.” The campaign was moving along when Patti Brennan, president and CEO of Key Financial, Inc., of West Chester got wind of what Owen was doing. She surprised Owen at camp with a check for $2,160, matching the amount he had raised to that point. “Thank you Owen, for setting such a fine example,” Brennan said. “You are helping a lot of people and inspiring others, including myself. “There are a lot of people in our community that need help,” she continued. “Thank you for setting such a good example. Now more
kids are able to go to camp and enjoy swimming and playing with new friends -- all that cool stuff -- and that is what it is all about. You are changing others for the better.” Owen’s campaign continues to grow, and he has raised more than $6,000 to ensure more kids in Chester County have access to YMCA programs, such as summer camp. “My heart is so happy to see how much joy he has,” said Owen’s mother, Jess Jones, “and how much joy he brings other people.” “This young man has a huge heart and the sincerity of a singular act has gone viral in the best possible way,” Brennan added. “Wouldn’t it be great if everyone saw opportunities to help those in need, the
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said. “Since all traffic has to stop, any conflicts occurred at low speed, and resulted in fender benders at worst. As time passed, everyone was satisfied. But because the system was an interim measure, PennDOT continued development of their solution, which was a major traffic signal system with turning lanes. Township officials and residents opposed this proposal.” The roundabout is a follow-up PennDOT proposal that will be discussed at the Aug. 28 public meeting. The last such public meeting was held in November 2015. The new plans differ significantly from those unveiled at the prior meeting.
“Any of the proposed solutions for this intersection require major earthwork,” Auerbach said. “One key element is a large hump as you approach the intersection southbound on Route 896. This terrain prevents drivers from getting a good view of the intersection as they approach. This was a major factor in the design of the current interim system, requiring a southbound stop sign at Den Road. Removal of this hump is required for any improvement scenario. “The property at the northeast corner of the intersection, owned by David and Gwen Galligan, will be significantly impacted by removal of the hump,” Auerbach explained. “Their
driveway enters Route 896 and has a steep slope. Removal of the hump will make the driveway so steep it will be unusable. PennDOT must provide a remedy.” Auerbach said he would favor building a new driveway to the property off of Route 841 as part of the roundabout installation. All the construction is within the PennDOT right of way. Traffic calming median islands are shown on the proposal in all four directions approaching the roundabout. The other area of major work will be the curve in Route 896 in the middle of Kemblesville, and the angle of its intersection with
Appleton Road. The layout has not changed since the days of horse-drawn travel, and Auerbach cites problems with trucks traveling northbound on Route 896 that cannot stay in their lane, either drifting into oncoming traffic or nearly stopping to make the turn. “A remedy for this intersection has few options, because the intersection is completely surrounded by historic properties,” Auerbach said. PennDOT is proposing a three-way stop at the location, along with other traffic-calming measures. While the supervisors are encouraging public turnout at the meeting, they and the public recognize that the
plan – studies for which started in 2006 – is still a long way from any construction start. “These projects are federally funded, and PennDOT has little design flexibly related to compliance with federal guidelines,” Auerbach said. “These projects were scheduled for implementation in 2017, but have been delayed many times, so I can’t speculate on any current schedule.” View the design plans, and details about the Aug. 28 meeting, www. franklintownship.us.
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chairman of the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors, said this week that the focus of the public’s interest will likely be the two major changes to the roadway. The intersection of Route 896 and Route 841 has been a point of contention for years. Several solutions have been discussed, but the solution in place for the past several years has been a four-way stop at the intersection. “The system was an immediate success, with only a very small number of minor conflicts,” Auerbach
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To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. com.
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In Kennett Square, excitement for a potential new use of 120 East State Street By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Kennett Square Borough off icials are excited about the potential new use for 120 East State Street— certainly one of the most under-utilized buildings in the town’s commercial district that has undergone a tremendous revitalization over the last two decades. At the council meeting on Aug. 5, Nate Echeverria, the economic development director for the Kennett area, introduced Nick Winkler, a businessman who is interested in bringing the work2gether co-working space concept to Kennett Square.
Winkler and his wife Melinda opened a work2gether space in Downingtown two years ago, and it has been highly successful. Co-working spaces allow freelancers, professionals who work from home, and business travelers to rent flexible space in a professional work environment. These co-working spaces have grown in popularity as more and more workers are able to do their jobs from remote locations. It’s easy to understand why Kennett Square off icials would be excited about a new, modern use for 120 East State Street. The building was once the home of the Kennett
Cafe, but has been long shuttered. More than a decade ago, restaurateur Jack McFadden purchased the building with an eye toward opening an upscale restaurant at the location. The borough helped McFadden secure revolving loan funding through the state as part of Pennsylvania’s efforts to boost economic development. As the revolving loan fund was paid back, the borough had that money to then use for other economic development projects. A l a rg e - s c a l e renovation of the building was undertaken, and went on for years. Eventually, McFadden’s plans changed. At one time, there were talks
about a wine bar and a tapas restaurant before McFadden abandoned plans altogether. Historic Kennett Square officials worked with the building’s owner to f ind a tenant, but nothing has progressed further than the discussion and research stage. As recently as three years ago, a potential buyer was looking to open a restaurant at the location. Now, it appears as if a new use for the building is close. Borough council approved the terms of a revolving loan fund agreement for work2gether, which is seeking a $100,000 loan to get the business started in Kennett
Square. There is no date set for work2gether to open in Kennett Square, but the hope is that it will debut sometime in the fall of 2019. In other business at the council meeting: Borough council approved a resolution establishing an ad hoc Human Relations Committee that will handle a lot of the tasks involved with establishing a standing Human Relations Commission. Borough council included a Human Relations Commission as part of an anti-discrimination ordinance that it adopted. There has been a delay in naming the members of the Human Relations
Commission because of the complexities of establishing the rules, procedures, and training requirements for members. Now, with the appointment of an ad hoc committee to focus on those tasks, the goal is to establish the Human Relations Commission in 2020. Kennett Square Borough Council approved a Special Events Application for a Magnolia Street Block Party and for the Kennett High School Homecoming Parade that is set to take place on Sept. 20. To Contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@ chestercounty.com.
Household waste recycling event Community yard sale at the Silver scheduled Sept. 7 The fifth Chester County Household Hazardous Waste Collection event for 2019 will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Oxford School District Administration Building (125 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford). Proof of residency may be required. The event is for Chester, Delaware, Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia residents only. The collection site will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No electronics, televisions or appliances will be
accepted, and no items containing refrigerants will be accepted. The event is designed for residents, not businesses, so no more than 220 pounds or 25 gallons of hazardous cleaning and maintenance products per household will be accepted. The following items will not be accepted: latex paint, used motor oil, tires, asbestos, explosives, propane, helium or gas cylinders, household alkaline
batteries, PCB’s, medical waste, unidentified waste, commercial and industrial waste, ammunition, computers, TVs, electrical appliances and appliances containing refrigerants. Residents should not bring latex paint. Solidify leftover latex paint by either air drying small quantities or pouring the paint into a plastic trash bag with sawdust, clay-based kitty litter or rags and placing the bag and the opened can in
the trash after the paint is solidified. Paint hardener may also be purchased at hardware stores. Only oil-based paint should be brought to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. Vi s i t w w w. chestercountyswa.org for information on how to properly handle unacceptable materials and for the other regional collection events scheduled throughout the year.
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A community yard sale at the Silver Dollar Farm at 203 North Creek Road in Landenberg will take place on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 1 from noon to 6 p.m. The event, which will be much more festive than the typical yard sale, will include a music jam. The
community is invited to shop at the yard sale or, if you’re a musician, to bring an acoustic instrument and join in on the fun. There will be some food and drinks, too. It will be much more of a party than a yard sale, but there will still be plenty of bargains and some treasures to be found.
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Last year’s Cook-Off winner returns to Mushroom Festival Every year, the Mushroom Festival features “The Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off,” which invites people to submit and publicly prepare a tasty recipe they have developed using the product. The 2019 Mushroom Festival will be held Sept. 7 and 8 in Kennett Square. Last year’s winner was Rebecka Evans of Pearland, Texas, with her American Fusion Patty Melt with Low Country MushroomBacon Gravy. On her blog, Evans defines herself as an award-winning home cook and food blogger, and an avid food and nature photographer. She has qualified to compete again this year. The 2018 Mushroom Festival Amateur CookOff focused on blending mushrooms with grass-fed beef or lamb. At the CookOff, all recipes were made with Australian grass-fed beef or lamb, and partnered with True Aussie Beef and Lamb. Here is her recipe: Ingredients: 15 ounces True Aussie Ground beef 3 ounces True Aussie Ground Lamb 2 ½ pounds Mixed Mushrooms (baby portabella, white button) divided 2 cups Heavy cream 22 slices Bacon, (about 24 ounces) 16 slices cooked whole, 6 cooked and chopped, all bacon fat reserved 4 ½ teaspoons flour 2 sticks Challenge butter, 1 cup Marbled Jewish Rye
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Rebecka Evans, 2018 Cook-Off champion
Bread 16 slices Swiss cheese 2 large Sweet Onions 4 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary Rosemary and sea salt Fresh cracked black pepper Directions: Cook 16 strips thin cut bacon till crisp. Drain on paper towel and set aside. Remove bacon drippings to a small bowl. Chop and cook remaining 6 slices of bacon. Leave 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in pan, reserve the drippings to the small bowl. Drain chopped bacon on a paper towel and set aside. Slice large sweet onions thinly, sauté in 1 tablespoon
bacon drippings and 1 tablespoon Challenge Butter until caramelized. About 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Chop 4 large green onions (both green and white parts) makes about 2 cups. Set aside. Sliced Mushroom Blend: Slice 1 pound mushrooms thinly. Heat a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon bacon drippings and 1-2 tablespoon Challenge Butter, 1 cup of green onions, 2 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary, and sliced mushrooms. Cook until crisp and caramelized, About 5 minutes) Season with
a pinch salt and pepper. Set aside to cool. Chop mushrooms in the Kitchen Aid 3.5 Cup One-Touch 2 speed chopper. Set aside for mushroom gravy. Chopped Mushroom Blend: Using the Kitchen Aid 3.5 Cup One-Touch 2 speed chopper, chop the remaining mushrooms. Sauté the blended mushrooms in 1 tablespoon bacon drippings and 1 tablespoon Challenge Butter until all the liquid is gone. Season with salt and pepper. Cool. Blended Burger: In a large bowl combine 15 ounces True Aussie Ground Beef, 3 ounces True Aussie Ground Lamb, 1 cup chopped green onion, 2 cups cooled, chopped mushroom blend (without the rosemary). Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper. With your hands or a large spoon, combine the mixture just till blended. Don’t over work the meat. Divide blended burger mixture equally into 4 balls. Place the balls on a parchment line baking sheet and shape into 4, 1/4-inch rectangle patties. In a large sauté or grill pan, melt 1 tablespoon Challenge Butter and cook burgers for 3-4 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Reserve drippings Low Country Mushroom Gravy: Add 1 tablespoon bacon drippings, 2 tablespoon Challenge Butter to a large saucepan. Heat over medium high. Once bacon drippings and butter are melted add 4
½ teaspoons flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes stirring constantly. Whisk in 2 cups heavy cream. Continue whisking until all the flour is incorporated and there are no lumps. Reduce heat to low. Add 1 tablespoon Challenge Butter, Sliced Mushroom Blend with rosemary, and any reserved burger drippings, and chopped bacon. Stir to combine. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked pepper. Keep warm. Making the Patty Melt: Butter 8 slices Marbled Jewish Rye bread with room temperature Challenge butter. Using a large sauté or grill pan turn heat to medium. Cook two burgers at a time. Place 4 slices bread, butter side down in the pan, add 2 slices Swiss cheese to each piece of bread, lay a cooked burger patty on top of 2 of the pieces of bread. Top both burgers with caramelized onions, 4 slices bacon for each burger, and top with 1-2 tablespoon mushroom gravy. Cover the burger with second slice of bread and cook for 2-3 minutes. Carefully, flip patty melt over and continue cooking until cheese is melted, about 3 more minutes or until heated through. Repeat process for the remaining burgers. Serve with more mushroom gravy for dipping. This year, the contestants were charged with presenting a dish using blended mushrooms (with beef or lamb) in the company of pasta.
Jen Basciani, who is in charge of the event, receives the applications each year, tries them out ahead of time and narrows down the finalists to the six most competitive. Basciani, an experienced cook and cafeteria manager, said this year she received 17 entries, has them tested and they are ready to compete. The Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off this year is on Saturday, Sept. 7, in the Special Events Tent. Cooking starts at 10:30 a.m. Judging begins at 11:30 a.m. The contestants this year – including last year’s winner, Evans – are the following: Amy Fossett of Severn, Md., making Grill Pan Ravioli with Crispy Pancetta and a cream of Mushroom Purée Rebecka Evans of Pearland, Texas, making Prosecco Mushroom butter Gnocchi with garlic chili Trumpets Lisa Keys of Kennett Square, making Mushroom-Tomato sauced Cheese Ravioli with Maitake-bacon crumbs Daniel Richeal of Kennett Square, making Wild Mushroom and Cheese Dumplings with Spicy lemon brown butter sauce and shiitake bacon Ronna Farley of Rockville, Md., making Pistachio and Bacon kissed Linguine stuffed Portabellas. Sarah LaMack of Kennett Square, making Sage, Pancetta and Mushroom Gnocchi with Garlic cream sauce.
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Little messages of love and hope
As new school year starts, what residents and motorists need to know about crossing guards in Oxford
This week, more than 100 children from throughout the region are gathering at Camp Dreamcatcher, a southern Chester County nonprofit organization that offers free therapeutic and educational programs to children whose lives have been impacted by HIV or AIDS. This is the 24th year that children have come together at Camp Dreamcatcher. The camp combines the fun and friendships of a traditional summer camp with the therapeutic and educational programs that these children need. When Kennett Square resident Patty Hillkirk founded the organization more than two decades ago, the vision was to create an environment where children would feel safe and loved while they work through their feelings of fear, sadness, and anger. The children who attend Camp Dreamcatcher face many challenges today, from more routine situations like breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend or having a difficult time in school to dealing with significant health issues—their own or those of a family member. They often must contend with bullying, community violence or poverty. At camp, the children talk about dealing with HIV and AIDS with the counselors and the staff, but they are also able to share details about many other issues that impact their daily lives. The Camp Dreamcatcher team presents a variety of therapeutic and counseling sessions throughout the week that focus on real-world issues that many of the youngsters are facing: bullying, community violence, the need for proper nutrition and health, and the importance of making good life choices. Hillkirk and the small Camp Dreamcatcher staff rely on a small army of volunteers, including medical personnel, professionals and community members, to make sure that the children get all they can out of the camp. Through the years, more than 6,000 children have benefitted from the programs of Camp Dreamcatcher and, much more importantly, these children have benefitted from the person-to-person connections that they’ve made with each other and with the staff members or volunteers. Each child at the camp, and every volunteer who devotes his or time to caring for them, offers up a little message of love and hope. And couldn’t we all benefit from hearing such messages right now? Look, the summer of 2019, objectively, has been less than stellar. The news has been dominated by stories about a series of mass shootings, most recently in Texas and Ohio, when 31 lives were lost in separate, bloody incidents that have become all-too-familiar to Americans. Chicago has been rocked by deadly violence. The Jeffrey Epstein criminal case brought new and troubling revelations almost daily from the time he was arrested until the time that he committed suicide. Now, only conspiracy theories and the unimaginable pain of innocent victims live on. Fish are dying in Alaska because the water is too warm. In Greenland, about 12.5 billion tons of ice just got lost to melting. Heat. Hatred. Violence. Immorality. Death. Impending doom. These are the things that dominate the headlines. But it’s important to remember that for every shocking incident that seems so bad, love is still much stronger than hate. Caring and compassion conquer anger and hatred. We can accomplish much more by helping each other than by tearing each other down. You see it at Camp Dreamcatcher. You hear it in the little messages of love and hope there. All you have to do is take the time to listen to them, and to not let what is good get drowned out by what is bad.
Report (Act 151); Federal Criminal History Report (Act 114). And, yes, you have to obey All people who come in contact with children play a vital the crossing guards. role in educating students. Changes for the The first person that many new school year students see during a school day is their bus driver or their crossing guard. But who is For the last 18 months, we in charge of the guards? And have tried to find a reasonable who is eligible to be hired? way to place the job of superDo we have to obey crossing vising the crossing guards guards? back under school district The State of Pennsylvania control. One suggestion made has used the State Borough to the Safety Committee of Code for 84 years to create Oxford Area School District local ordinances. Many, many was utilizing the district’s own years ago, it is presumed, the school officers since they have school directors of the Oxford many more employees workArea School District request- ing at one time that the Oxford ed that Oxford Borough hire, Borough Police Department. train, and supervise the school We explained that police officrossing guards. No one is cers are not able to be at posts sure when that request was or supervising the crossing made, but since it has been the guards, as they have responordinance, it must continue sibilities for the safety of the to be the ordinance, unless entire borough. The borough’s the board of school directors police officers would assist passes their own resolution whenever possible. requesting the authority, hirWe also asked for outside ing, and oversight of the companies to submit proguards be returned to them. posals to take over all posts, Crossing guards must have training, liability, uniforms, a high school diploma or and sick calls. The Requests GED, transportation and valid For Proposals received were driver’s license. They will much more (three times more) also need to pass background than our current expenses. clearance. Upon hiring, the Another suggestion was required clearances needed are to create an Memorandum the Pennsylvania State Police Of Understanding with the Criminal History Report (Act Oxford Area Education 34); Child Abuse Clearance Association, and make the By Lorraine Durnan Bell Mayor, Oxford Borough
positions extra pay for extra duty. Contacts were made at the Oxford Senior Center, Oxford Lions Club and other civic organizations to hire retired people to serve as crossing guards. In March, I attended the monthly meeting for the Union Fire Company Fire Police. They were willing to help train, but they were not able to work on a daily basis as most of these volunteers have other jobs. After attending Oxford Area School District meetings in April and May, Chief Sam Iacono and I had to ask borough council to help us resolve the concerns. Who should be in charge, what are the required duties, who will train, and who will supervise? Council agreed that we had done everything that we could do, and if the priority is the children, then that’s where we begin our focus. In June, I attended the Oxford Area School District Board meeting to inform the district and the public that due to lack of applicants, we would have to shift the focus from using the crossing guards to stop traffic to allow long lines of buses to exit and enter all the school grounds to using our guards–we will now focus on the most important aspect of their job—helping pedestrians cross the street.
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Crossing guards like Mary Baringer are preparing for the start of the new school year in Oxford, emphasizing pedestrian safety around the schools.
Next Monday, Aug. 26, will begin the 2019-2020 school year. The school crossing guards will be trained and certified by Fire Police 1st Lt. Michael Bodnar this week. Their uniforms have been ordered, along with new “STOP” paddles and whistles. The positions of the crossing guards around the school zone will be monitored and adjusted as needed, depending on where the children are walking from, and where they need to cross. The crossing guards will be monitored by me, Chief Iacono, and onduty patrol officers until such a time that it is determined that we need a permanent supervisor.
Avon Grove shouldn’t proceed with Act 34 hearing until all project costs are known Letter to the Editor: The Avon Grove School Board met on Aug. 12 to discuss the ACT 34 hearing for the building of new high school facilities on the property in Penn Township. The purpose of the Act 34 hearing is to present the plans for the new high school to the residents and employees of the district, and to provide them with a public forum to express their opinion regarding the project. It is an opportunity for the public to learn about the proposed construction project and for the board to receive and record comments and observations regarding the project. The ACT 34 hearing is mandatory for school districts applying for state reimbursement of a portion of their building costs (PlanCon). During the meeting, John Auerbach, Lynn Weber and Rick Dumont expressed concerns regarding the timing of the ACT 34 hearing. One of the hearing’s objectives is to present the cost of the project to the public. They questioned how this can be
done when we don’t know the costs associated with full requirements from PennDOT and Penn Township that will be needed to gain their approval for the high school project. In addition, the $127 million allocated by the school board for the facilities project includes both building a new high school and renovating and converting the current high school to a middle school. The cost to deliver a functioning middle school for our students has not been detailed. Since the high school project is currently $2 million over budget, this could result in at most $20 million being available for the middle school project. Based on a preliminary assessment of costs for a new roof, new HVAC system, boilers, fire alarms and sprinklers, sewers lines, etc., there may not be enough money to repair the auditorium, do a much-needed upgrade to the bathrooms, replace floor tiles, make the building ADA compliant, as well as move the main office closer to the main entrance. The amount of money left for the middle
school could be even less depending on PennDOT and Penn Township requirements for the high school project. Also, no money has been allocated to repurpose the current middle school. Where will these funds come from? The school administration continues to advance a multi-faceted project (building a new high school, renovating and converting the current high school to a middle school, and repurposing the current middle school) and has committed to spending no more that $127 million. Plans are being made to discuss the project with the public where many of the costs are known for one part of the project but little is known about the other two aspects of the project. Is this responsible management of the school district’s money? It makes more sense for the school district to establish the costs of all aspects of the facilities project first so costs can be managed to remain within the $127 million budget. It is important to remember that tax increases
to support the $127 million budget for the facilities projects, plus tax increases to run the current school district and support the teacher retirement fund, will cost homeowners with properties at the median assessed value ($169,600) an additional $900 or more per year in school taxes after the fifth year. This is not an insignificant amount. Many will not be able to afford the tax increase and will be forced to move. Even higher tax increases to deal with budget overruns will put even more pressure on the community. Just as important, if the school district is forced to spend more money than the already committed $127 million to build the new high school and convert the current high school to a middle school, we may be in jeopardy of not having enough money to provide the necessary resources and programs that our students and teachers need to be successful. This should not be allowed to happen. Donna Dea Franklin Township
Noone receives unanimous nomination for District Attorney Mike Noone, the longtime first assistant District Attorney of Chester County, earned the unanimous endorsement of the Republican Committee to be placed on the ballot as their candidate for District Attorney. The endorsement was made at a special meeting called to replace Tom Hogan after he withdrew from the District Attorney’s race. The meeting was held at West Chester University’s Main Hall. Noone is a member of Chester County’s legal community with more than 20
years of legal experience, including service to the District Attorney’s Office for more than a decade. His knowledge of criminal law will allow him to address the legal complexities and critical issues that regularly come before the District Attorney’s Office. “It is an honor to have my named placed on the ballot for the position of District Attorney of Chester County, and I look forward to a spirited campaign focused on the issues in the coming months,” Noone said in reacting to the endorsement.
“I am committed to mixing my proven experience as a prosecutor and reformer with new ideas to move the District Attorney’s Office smartly into the future while keeping Chester County the safest county in our region.” As a criminal prosecutor and First Assistant District Attorney, Noone has successfully handled cases – both in and out of the courtroom – involving murder, rape and sexual assault, child and elder abuse, drug distribution, theft and robbery, DUI, and more. “As the First Assistant
DA, I work side-by-side and every day with Chester County residents of every walk of life to combat the opioid epidemic, make our schools safer, fight sexual assault, expand our diversionary programs for those struggling with addiction and mental health issues, protect senior citizens, and ensure the integrity of the criminal justice system,” Noone said. “I look forward to continuing that work as District Attorney.” Noone is best-known for leading the prosecution team on the murder of 3-year-old
Scotty McMillan; taking the lead on the fight against the opioid epidemic in Chester County; fighting for improved school safety; and, protecting local seniors. As the Co-Chair of the Overdose Prevention Taskforce, Noone coordinates over 50 community organizations with the goal of reducing overdose deaths in Chester County and conducts community trainings, manages the drug disposal box program, and assists in treatment and prevention efforts. During his tenure as Co-Chair, overdose deaths have dropped in
Chester County for the first time in years. “We couldn’t have asked for a better candidate to step up and run for District Attorney,” stated Republican Committee Chairman Rick Loughery. “Mike Noone is a great guy who is already active in our local communities and whose proven leadership in the District Attorney’s office, tireless commitment to keeping our county safe, and never-ending effort to bring justice to the victims of crime is unmatched in Chester County.”
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Air show a hit on the ground and in the air By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer For those who place the annual Festival of Flight and Car Show at the New Garden Flying Field on their yearly calendar, the events of this past weekend’s festival brought back all of the familiar the sounds and sights of what has become a local tradition. Fortified by a pancake breakfast at EAA Chapter 240, visitors strolled down the hill to mix and mingle with pilots, parachuters and antique car owners, as part of a whirlwind schedule of demonstrations and
performances on Aug. 17 and 18. On the western end of the flying field, a fleet of military aircraft shone in the weekend sun while attendees peeked under the hoods of two dozen classic vehicles that were on display near the festival entrance. Those who needed to take a break from the visual and historical showcase were treated to performances by America’s Sweethearts, who performed hit tunes from the 1930s and 1940s; and private flights above Toughkenamon, Landenberg and Avondale. As a special treat to military veterans, members
of the Commemorative Air Force of Delaware Valley used an original Addressograph to create dog tags. The sky above the flying field was also ablaze with activity, with performances by aerobatic pilots Kevin Russo and Scott Francis, the Skydive Cross Keys Parachute team, and demonstrations of the Blackhawk helicopter, the U.S. Coast Guard rescue formation, as well as several military jet flyovers. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.
Photos by Richard L. Gaw
Tiger’s Revenge prepares for flight at the 2019 Annual Festival of Flight and Car Show, held at the New Garden Flying Field on Aug. 17 and 18.
The Drinkwater family of Chadds Ford pose beside the Godspeed.
Sean Brookins and his sons explore the engine of a custom Chevy Impala.
A classic aircraft approaches the runway.
The festival included performances by America’s Sweethearts, who sang charttopping tunes from the 1930s and 1940s.
Sample works by some artists you might not know By John Chambless Staff Writer Thanks to a cross-county art exchange, visitors to the Oxford Arts Alliance can see works by members of the Chester County Art Association, based in West Chester, this month. The Art Exchange show, which opened on Aug. 16, is a nice introduction to some artists who don’t usually exhibit in this area, as well as some familiar names. There are two tiny oils of birds in stone portals by Kathryn Noska, each one with a microscopically detailed landscape in the distance. Get close to appreciate the level of detail she achieves. There’s dramatic coloring in the clouds in “Delaware Seashore” by Marie Wolfington Jones, and “Just a Murmur” by Annie Patrizi is an oil of birds in flight that has a fascinating technique that gives the scene depth and motion. Jim Lawson’s “Sycamore, Evening Light” is a black-andwhite photo that gets full drama out of the lighting and dazzling detail in the spindly branches and tendrils, each one captured with razor-sharp clarity. Nancy Fuhrman gets a Best in Show award
for “Scotland Sheep,” a three-panel etching that’s embellished with subtle shades of green watercolor. Polly Davis Chalfant gets a distinctive smirk in her two fanciful, mixedmedia cat portraits, and Gwenn Knapp’s two small still lifes of peeled fruit are strong compositions that grab your attention. For innovative technique, it’s hard to top Gary Altoonian’s “Purple Rain,” which captures a fountain at Longwood Gardens using a photo-on-metal process that makes the scene look otherworldly. It’s a standout. April Heather Davulcu’s two cut-paper pieces of women and plants are very sweet, showing a surgeon’s precision with a knife and a spirited design sense that make both pieces pop. Sandra Sigley gets a second Best in Show award for her pastel, “After the Rain,” a farm landscape that’s right on all levels. Among the sculptures, “Loaded Pagoda,” by Karen Delaney, is striking and enigmatic, with a splendidly worked surface. Next to it, Marisa Boyd’s “Roots and Leaves” is a ceramic bust that has plenty of character as well. The Art Exchange show
‘Delaware Seashore’ by Marie Wolfington Jones.
‘Just a Murmur’ by Annie Patrizi. ‘Gwen in a Cat Alley’ by Polly Davis Chalfant.
‘Purple Rain’ by Gary Altoonian.
‘The World Awaits’ by April Heather Davulcu.
continues through Sept. 13 at the Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford). There is a closing reception on Sept. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www.
oxfordart.org. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com.
‘Over the Rainbow’ by Kathryn Noska.
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KATHIE GREGORY
WILLIAM D. FEATHERMAN
Kathie Gregory died on Aug. 6 at Crosslands in Kennett Square. She was 80 years old. Kathie was born in 1938, the daughter of the late Howard Timothy Rayne and the late Katharine Dare Farquher Rayne, and lived all of her life outside Kennett Square. She was the older of two children. Kathie graduated from Washington College in Chesterton, Md., where she majored in history and English. She taught in many schools. Her last 14 years were in the Unionville School District. Kathie was married shortly after college and had three children, Peter Gray, Lisa McManus and David Gray. She later married Ed Gregory, who also had children from another marriage, Karen Hogan and Lee Gregory. Ed and Kathie raised her children and had nearly 38 years together until Ed died in 2015. A memorial meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Kennett Friends Meeting House (125A memorial meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Kennett Friends Meeting House (125 W. Sickle St., Kennett Square). Memorial donations in Kathie’s name can be made to: Penn Medicine Hospice, 795 Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19348; or the Kennett Library (www. kennettlibrary.org).
William D. Featherman passed away peacefully on July 13 at the age of 76, following a brief illness. Bill was born in 1942 in Nottingham, Pa. He was the youngest child of Albert, a dairy farmer, and Violet, a beloved schoolteacher, and is survived by his sisters, Patricia and Gloria, and his brother, John. Bill graduated from Oxford Area High School in 1960 and enrolled at The Pennsylvania State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in business in 1964. He was the social chairman of his fraternity, Delta Sigma Phi, and an enthusiastic fan of the Nittany Lions football team. After graduating from Penn State, Bill embarked on a successful 50-year career in the floor covering industry, living and working in St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Baltimore, where he eventually founded his own flooring distribution company. He also served for six years as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, receiving an honorable discharge as a Specialist Four in 1970. Bill married twice, and is survived by two sons from his first marriage, David and Chris, and a daughter and son from his second marriage, Ashley and Ryan, as well as two grandchildren. He spent his later years with his partner, Donna, with whom he shared a home in Wilmington, Del., after retiring in 2014. Bill was known for his great love of animals, having been raised on the family farm and devoting himself to several pet dogs over the course of his life, the most recent being his cherished Hunter. A longtime fan of the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens, he never lost fondness for his original hometown teams, the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. Bill was a kind and gentle man with a warm and gregarious demeanor, ready with a big smile for everyone he met. He loved life, and his family above all else, and he will be dearly missed. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. the Chandler Funeral Home (2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Del.). A reception will immediately follow at noon. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bill’s memory to the Delaware Humane Association or the Brandywine Valley SPCA.
Aug. 24 Buffet breakfast Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) will offer a community buffet breakfast on Aug. 24 from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and more. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for ages 3 to 10 at the door. Call 610-932-
9698 for more information. Aug. 25 Worship at Old Kennett Meetinghouse Old Ke n n e t t Meetinghouse (1013 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square) will hold public worship in the historic building, built between 1718 and 1731, on Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. Visit www. kennettfriends.org for more information.
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GAYLE MURTHA LEDYARD KAYLOR Gail Murtha Ledyard Kaylor, born on June 4, 1943, gently passed away in her sleep on Aug. 15 at Cornerstone Hospice near her home in The Villages, Fla. She was the best mother, aunt, grandmother and friend that anyone could ever ask for. Her smile, warmth and wit were infectious and unforgettable. Gail was an avid artist, golf and tennis enthusiast who loved traveling, seeking out adventure and meeting new friends. Gail grew up, and lived most of her life, in the Kennett Square/Unionville/Chadds Ford area. In 1963, she married Cass Ledyard, with whom she had two sons, Lew and Ben. Although she loved to ski and to watch her sons’ ice hockey games, she preferred the warm weather. So after her sons were grown, she moved to Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, where she could enjoy the warm weather year round. There she met and married Ed Kaylor and they spent many years traveling, playing golf and enjoying friends and family. After Ed’s passing in 2014, Gail moved to The Villages in Florida, where she continued to enjoy painting, golf, tennis, a slew of new friends, as well as frequent visits by her old friends and numerous family members. Gail was the daughter of Jack and Mary Murtha and is survived by her sons, Lew and Ben Ledyard; her four grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. While services for Gail will be private, the family asks that if anyone is so inclined, to please make a donation to St. Jude’s Hospital for children in Gail’s name and memory.
HAZEL MARIE SPENCER WINDLE Hazel Marie Spencer Windle, 91, of Oxford, passed away on Aug. 8 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. She was the wife of the late Thomas W. Windle, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Oxford, she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Olive Janney Spencer. Hazel was a lifetime resident of Oxford. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Lincoln University and Peoples Bank of Oxford. She was a member of the Oxford United Methodist Church, Ocklokonee Tribe No. 212 I.O.R.M. Degree of Pocahontas, Chairman of Fresh Air Local Chapter and active in Girl Scouts. Hazel was a gifted seamstress, knitter, cake designer and avid bowler. She is survived by her daughter, Denise Green, son, Michael Windle and daughter, Lyn Casteneda; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 23 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. (86 Pine St., Oxford), where friends and family may visit from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Oxford United Methodist Church, 18 Addison St. Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
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ESTATE OF THOMAS B.T. BALDWIN, Deceased, Late of the Township of Pennsbury, PA, Chester County, Pennsylvania. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to decedent to make payment without delay, to: Executor: Christopher L. Baldwin, c/o Beatty Lincke 230 North Monroe Street, Media, PA 19063 8p-14-3t
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of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Elk Township Building, 952 Chesterville Road, Lewisville, PA 19351. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact Terri Kukoda at 610-255-0634 to discuss how Elk Township may best accommodate your needs. 8p-21-1t
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ESTATE OF Helen R. Ribaudo, also known as Helen Ruth Ribaudo, late of Oxford Borough, Chester County, Deceased. Letter Testamentary on the estate of the above named Helen R. Ribaudo 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:" Randall Ribaudo, Executor c/o Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire 208 E. Locust Street P.O. Box 381 Oxford, PA 19363 8p-21-3t
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Aug. 24 Teacher book sale The Kennett Square Resale Book Shop (113 S. Union St.) is holding its 9th annual Teacher Appreciation Sale on Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The store will offer for sale hundreds of books for K-12 classroom use, and literary classics appropriate for high school and college reading. Teachers can also buy almost any book in the store for their personal use. Current teachers, student teachers and retired teachers can fill a large supermarket bag with whatever they find for $30, tax included. Teachers need to bring their school ID to participate in the sale. Bags will be provided. All proceeds will benefit the Kennett Area Senior Center. Call 610-444-6069. Aug. 31 Overdose awareness vigil Kacie’s Cause will host an overdose awareness vigil in Oxford, on the green in front of Oxford Presbyterian Church, on Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. There will be a candle lighting in memory of someone, or for someone who is fighting addiction. There will also be information available about substance abuse, as well as speakers, Narcan training and more. Sept. 6 First Friday Car Show Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., will be hosting its sixth annual car show as the First Friday event in September. More than 250 antique, classic, and modern cars on display from 4 to 8 p.m. Visit www.downtownoxfordpa. org for details. Sept. 7 ‘Rockin’ for the Park’ “Rockin for the Park 2019” will be held Sept. 7 at State and Willow streets in Kennett Square during the Mushroom Festival. Proceeds benefit
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the Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square. The band Hoots and Hellmouth will perform from 7 from 7 to 10 pm. Food trucks and Kennett Brewing Company will have food and beverages for sale. Tickets are available at www. ansonbnixonpark.org. Sept. 7 Community yard sale The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) will hold a community yard sale on Sept. 7 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve a sales space for $20 (10-by-10 feet). For more information and an application, contact Jane Freeman (610-9325244) or email to oxsrctr@ zoominternet.net. Sept. 7 and 8 Mushroom Festival The 2019 Mushroom Festival events will be held Sept. 6 to 8 in Kennett Square. The festival kicks off on Friday with the Community Parade, live music and carnival. Events on Saturday and Sunday include a street fair with more than 250 vendors, a car show, culinary demonstrations by renowned chefs, displays by local mushroom growers, live music and children’s entertainment, and plenty of mushroom specialties. Visit www.mushroomfestival.org for information. Sept. 8 Polo fundraiser The second annual Polo for the Preserves, scheduled Sept. 8, is a fundraiser for The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County held at the Brandywine Polo club in Toughkenamon. The gates open at 1:30 p.m., and the match starts at 3 p.m. Advance tickets are $25, which include one drink ticket and pavilion entrance. There will be a cash bar of beer and wine, as well
as a local art auction. Visit www.tinyurl.com/TLCPolo or call 610-347-0347, ext. 101, for more information. Sept. 14 Shades of Blue concert The Friends Folk Club will host a concert by The Shades of Blue Orchestra on Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The 18-piece group recreates the big band sound but performs popular music from the 1930s to the present. The concert will be at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church (116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford). Doors open at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the church. Bring nonperishable food items which will be given to local food cupboards. Tickets are $15 (children 12 and younger free). The Cajun Culture food truck from Lancaster will be on site at 5:30 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 610-869-8076. Sept. 15 Hagley Car Show “Rolling Elegance: Luxury Automobiles” is a special feature of the annual Hagley Car Show on Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On display will be vintage cars by Rolls Royce, Cadillac, Bentley, and Lincoln. More than 500 antique and restored cars, trucks, and motorcycles dating from the early 1900s through 1994 will be showcased. Visitors will enjoy vehicle parades, a showcase of vintage jukeboxes, video simulators, pedal car racing, and a festival food court. Tickets to the show will be offered in advance at www. hagley.org/carshow through Sept. 14. Pre-event tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 6 to 14. Tickets purchased at the Car Show will be $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 14. Sept. 21 Wellness Community Picnic
Parking options for Country Spirit USA festival this weekend From Aug. 23 to 25, country music fans will be filling the grounds at Citadel Country Spirit USA, a three-day country music festival being held at Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds (5 Nantmeal Rd., Glenmoore). To minimize traffic impact on the local community and get ticket-holders in and out of the venue as efficiently as possible, several parking and drop-off options are available. For those coming south of Ludwig’s Corner, Wilmington, Philadelphia or the West Chester area, a parking lot and shuttle is located at Universal Technical Institute (750 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton). For those coming north of Ludwig’s Corner from the Allentown area, a parking lot and shuttle is located at Coventry Mall (351 W. Schuylkill Rd., Pottstown). Ticket-holders must preregister no later than Aug. 22 at www.countryspiritusa.com to qualify for free parking and shuttle service. Guests who do not pre-register prior to the deadline will be charged $10
per person upon arrival. A limited number of threeday premium parking passes for Friday and Sunday are available for purchase at www. countryspiritusa.com. Saturday is sold out. For Premium Parking, enter the main gate at 5 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, Pa. American Disabilities Act (ADA) parking is available onsite with a valid placard. For those using local drop-off and ride-share services, use the 5 Nantmeal Rd., Glenmoore, address. The drop-off location will be clearly marked, and there will be a crossing guard to direct foot traffic to the venue. Only official event parking will be allowed. No-parking rules will be strictly enforced in the neighborhoods surrounding the venue. Walking along surrounding highways is unsafe. Violators may be ticketed. Gates open at noon each day of the festival. No re-admittance is allowed. Festival-goers are strongly encouraged to review Frequently Asked Questions
for what and cannot be brought into the venue on the Citadel Country Spirit USA website. Friday’s GMC Sierra Main Stage lineup is headliner Billy Currington, Lee Brice, Lauren Alaina, Devin Dawson and Adam Doleac. Saturday’s lineup is headliner Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, Lanco, Frankie Ballard and Clare Dunn. Sunday’s lineup is headliner Old Dominion, Eli Young Band, Chris Lane and Mitchell Tenpenny. Winners of the Citadel Rising Star Contest and up-and-coming bands perform on the Citadel Rising Star Stage between acts on the main stage. Tickets are still available. Single-day tickets are priced from $89 plus fees. Three-day passes are priced from $249 plus fees. Purchase tickets at www.CountrySpiritUSA. com. To charge by phone, call 1-800-514-3849. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
Penn Township Park will be the site of the 15th annual Health and Wellness Community Picnic on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date Sept. 22). The free event features free food, children’s activities and games, health screening information and more. Sept. 22 Crab feast A crab feast hosted by the Oxford Rotary Foundation will be held Sept. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Wellwood in Charlestown, Md. There will
be all-you-can-eat steamed crabs and shrimp, Maryland crab soup, fried chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad and cole slaw, cookies and brownies. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $60 per person in advance, $65 at the door (12 and younger $20). Online tickets are available at oxfordrotaryfoundation.com. For more information, call Jim McLeod at 610-256-5794. Sept. 28 Apple Festival The Oxford Presbyterian Church Apple Festival in
Oxford Memorial Park takes place on Sept. 28. The event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be dozens of vendors, games for children, and entertainment. For more information, visit www. opcapplefestival.org. To submit items to the Calendar of Events, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty. com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.
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