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County teacher charged with sexual abuse of a student The Chester County District Attorney’s Office is charging Luis Morales with sexual abuse of a student in the Nottingham Elementary School for incidents that allegedly occurred in the Oxford school between 2014 and 2016

Luis Morales, a 56-year- tary school student. This report was made to the Oxford Borough Police Department in June of of a student for incidents 2021. that allegedly took place An investigation resulted between 2014 and 2016, in Morales being charged when the child was in the with multiple counts third grade and fourth of aggravated indecent grade at the Nottingham assault, institutional sexElementary School in ual assault, corruption Oxford. of minors, and related The Chester County offenses. District Attorney’s Office Morales taught English as and the the Oxford Borough a Second Language (ESL) Police Department at the Oxford Area School announced Morales’ arrest District until 2016, and was on Aug. 25. suspended in June 2021 According to the com- from the Phoenixville Area book plaint, a 14-year-old child School District, where he reported being sexually had been working for the abused by the defendant, past five years. her ESL teacher, when When the charges were she was an elemen- announced, Chester County

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District Attorney Deb Ryan noted that there has been an increase in the number of cases where students are being abused by people in positions of trust. “Chester County is seeing an unacceptable wave of students who have been sexually abused in our elementary, middle, and high schools,” Ryan said. “It is imperative that we implement safeguards in our schools and any other place children are to protect them from predators. Adults need to engage in oversight by watching out for children. Anyone Courtesy photo who works with children Luis Morales, a 56-year-old ESL teacher who lives in has a legal obligation as a West Chester, is being charged with sexual abuse of a mandated reporter, but all student for incidents that allegedly took place between Continued on page 2A

Fire company County student, classmates to kick off president talks all-in-one college app about the need for volunteers Deb Terry is the first woman to serve as fire company president in the history of Oxford Union Fire Company No. 1, but while she likes the history and traditions of the organization, she’s much more focused on the future

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Devon native and former Conestoga High School student Chris Tsetsekos, left, and his two Haverford School classmates David Graham, center, and Jon Krouse, right, are the makers of FuzeMee, the first all-in-one college app designed to help students find friends, roommates, and events on their campus. The app is scheduled to be introduced at Tufts University – where Tsetsekos attends -- in September – and subsequently phased in at other colleges and universities.

2014 and 2016.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer In February of 2020, Devon native and former Conestoga High School student Chris Tsetsekos

and his two Haverford School classmates Jon Krouse and David Graham were living in the temporary limbo known to many high school seniors. It was the period between receiving a college accep-

tance letter and the fear of the unknown that would await them when they arrived at their respective college campuses in the fall. Continued on page 4A

Avon Grove among four Southeastern Pennsylvania schools to receive free hotspots, Internet service Through free connectivity solutions, AT&T is breaking down barriers to remote learning for students AT&T and the nonprofit Connected Nation are putting connectivity solutions vital to education into the hands of those who need it most. Four schools in Southeastern Pennsylvania, including two in Chester County and one each in Delaware and Montgomery counties, received nearly 800 free hotspots as well as free internet connectivity. They are part of more than 100 organizations and school districts that are benefiting from a $10 million commitment first announced last year to provide free

internet subscriptions and wireless hotspots to 35,000 vulnerable students across the country. The schools in Pennsylvania are Elwyn Davidson School in Elwyn; Fairwold Academy at Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) in Fort Washington; Valley Youth House in West Chester; and the Avon Grove School District. An estimated 17 million K-12 students nationwide currently lack access to the connectivity and devices required for successful online learning. While this

homework gap is not new, the pandemic has heightened the challenges -- most acutely in rural and underresourced neighborhoods, where the effects disproportionately impact one in three students of color, as well as students with disabilities, and roughly 10 percent of all public-school teachers. Whether students are learning remotely or in the classroom, having access to affordable high-speed internet and devices is nonnegotiable for successful learning outcomes. Continued on page 4A

By Betsy Brewer Brantner ing the progress that has Contributing Writer been made over 150 years means everything,” she Deb Terry would say that said. “Our younger genbeing a member of Oxford eration continues this great Union Fire Company No. 1 service and tradition. We is a family thing. continue to move forward.” Terry’s family has been While Terry is disapinvolved with the fire com- pointed that the 150th pany ever since she can anniversary celebration for remember. Her parents, her the fire company in Oxford husband and her children has been put on hold for were or are volunteers with now, she said that the fire the fire company. company continues to focus “I grew up here watching on safety and serving the my mom and dad in the fire community. company, and acknowledgContinued on page 3A

Harold Gray, former mayor and police officer in Oxford Borough, passes away

On Tuesday afternoon, the Oxford Borough Police Department posted online that Harold Gray, a former mayor and police officer for the borough, had passed away. Gray served his country and his community for decades. Following a long career as a police officer, Gray served as mayor from 1994 through 2005. He was a longtime volunteer for the Salvation Army, and each holiday season he could be found ringing a bell outside local stores to collect money for the charity.

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Local News Kennett High School’s Mini-THON advisor honored for work on fundraiser Four Diamonds MiniTHON recognized Lisa Teixeira, Kennett High School’s librarian and advisor of both the Humanitarian Club and Mini-THON, during the 2021 MiniTHON Leadership Summit on Aug. 6. Awards were given to advisors who helped their local Mini-THON and their student participants excel through leadership development, student body participation, fundraising, and community service, and Teixeira was acknowledged for her outstanding achievement. Kennett High School students joined more than 500 student leaders and advisors for the annual Four Diamonds Mini-THON Leadership Summit, which was a virtual event this year, to share best practices and ideas, celebrate successes, and inspire each other to continue the fight to conquer childhood cancer. Teixeira was nominated for this award by Grace

Pruitt and Hayley Magana, co-chairs of Kennett’s 2021-2022 Mini-THON committee. In the letter they wrote to Four Diamonds, Grace, a rising senior, said that she “attributes all of the leadership skills that [she has] developed to Ms. Teixiera.” Grace highlighted Teixeira’s unwavering respect for students’ opinions and views but also her ability to “[help students] subtly change them to develop as a leader.” Grace describes Teixeira’s passion for Mini-THON as “utterly unmatched. She is always willing to work extra and tackle extra responsibilities if she sees anyone struggling in any way.” Grace is certain that she is “a better committee member, leader, and person” because of Teixeira. Hayley Magana, also a rising senior, had always wanted to “be a larger part of helping the community, and Ms. Teixeira was that resource that allowed [her] to grow.” Teixeira “would

always encourage [her] to step up and take on [greater challenges].” Hayley cites the enthusiasm Teixeira has not only for MiniTHON but for those whom she leads as being truly inspiring. “Ms. Teixiera is one of the main reasons MiniTHON is so successful at our school, not only because of her passion but also her powerful presence both in school and personally,” Hayley added. When asked about receiving the award, Teixeira was overwhelmed. “I am just so touched that Grace and Hayley went through the trouble of writing to nominate me,” she said. “They made me a beautiful card and presented me with flowers. Truly, it was a highlight of my time at Kennett. I am just so grateful for the recognition of something that allows me the privilege of working with such amazing students -- an incredible and humbling honor.”

Mini-THONs are modeled after the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, or THON, the world’s largest student-run philanthropy. Since 1993, Mini-THONs have raised more than $50 million. The funds are used to drive the discovery of new and improved treatments and cures for childhood cancer by supporting the work of more than 90 researchers at Penn State Children’s Hospital and Penn State College of Medicine. Four Diamonds also supports families by covering all medical expenses not paid for by insurance for every eligible child. During the 2020-2021 school year, 161 schools teamed up with Four Diamonds Mini-THON to raise more than $2.8 million to help conquer childhood cancer. Kennett High School has been a Mini-THON participating school for six years, raising nearly $240,000, including an impressive

a domestic assault involving a firearm in the 300 Block of Lafayette Street in the borough. Once on the scene, officers were advised that Jose Lopez-Cintora had been in possession of a shotgun during a domestic disturbance. The victim had been able to get the shotgun away from Lopez Cintora, and the suspect then attempted to break into a bedroom where the victim was located to retrieve the firearm. Once they were on the scene, police officers were able to confiscated and secure the firearm without incident. Endangering the welfare Lopez-Cintora faces charges of endangering the welfare of a child and other charges On July 28, at approximately 3:24 a.m., Kennett of a child, simple assault, harassment, recklessly endanSquare Borough police officers were dispatched for gering another person, and terroristic threats.

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adults have a moral responsibility to do the right thing to protect them. We must do better.” According to the District Attorney’s Office, the victim reported to Oxford Borough police that when she was in third grade, the defendant asked her to stay after school, and then he proceeded to touch her chest

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Four Diamonds Mini-THON recognized Lisa Teixeira, Kennett High School’s librarian and advisor for the school’s Mini-THON, during the 2021 Mini-THON Leadership Summit on Aug. 6.

total of $39,000 from the recent 2021 event. Teixeira has been a consistent driving force behind the organization since the very beginning. To make a donation to Kennett High School’s MiniTHON, visit https://fourdiamonds.donordrive.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=3113, or visit www.FourDiamonds.org/MiniTHON to get involved. DUI charges Carl Grossglass, age 40, of Derwood, Md., was arrested by Kennett Square police and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after the 2015 Honda he was operating was observed by police traveling at a high rate of speed with no tail lights on. The incident occurred at 1:47 a.m. on July 24, in the 100 Block of West Cypress Street in the borough. Upon making contact with Grossglass, officers observed indicators suggesting intoxication. There was also a strong odor of alcoholic beverages coming from inside the vehicle. Field sobriety tests were conducted showing signs of impairment, according to police. and genitals. On subsequent occasions, the defendant allegedly continued to sexually abuse her regularly by digitally penetrating the victim’s vagina and anus. These incidents occurred throughout the third grade and fourth grade, and the abuse only stopped in 2016, when the student graduated from the fourth grade, the victim alleged. Morales was arraigned and was able to post bail

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set by Magisterial District Judge Scott Massey at $350,000. A preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 28. The Oxford Borough Police Department is continuing to lead the investigation, and Assistant District Attorney Christine Abatemarco is the assigned prosecutor. If you have any information about this case, please contact Detective Christopher Coverly at 610-998-0032 ext. 302. Additionally, if you suspect a child is being abused, call the Childline at 1-800-932-0313. Learn to recognize, react, and respond to child sexual abuse by signing up for a free virtual Stewards of Children workshop. Contact County Coordinator Katie Walters at kwalters@chesco.org or 610-344-6115.

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“We are saddened we can’t celebrate our history, but we are always focused on the future,” she said. “Finding volunteers has become increasingly difficult. We had hoped we could throw some light on our need for volunteers during the celebration.” Terry is the first female fire company president in the fire company’s history, but she doesn’t dwell on that. Presidents serve oneyear terms, and Terry has been reelected every year since 2017. “It is a big responsibility, and one I don’t take lightly,” she explained. “My main goal is to continue to keep it family oriented and continue to keep it going in the right direction. I didn’t get here in this position all by myself.

Many people have helped me along the way, such as Gerry Davis. He supported me and encouraged me from beginning to end.” Terry added, “It helps having supportive people like Gary Vinnacombe, an EMS manager, and the current chief, Shane Kinsey. Whatever I need, those two are a phone call away.” It is a fact that families have kept this fire company going, and some families go back five generations or more as volunteers. Finding volunteers has become more difficult. Oxford’s fire company is always looking for volunteers in every capacity, not just firefighters. Terry explained, “Recruitment is a big thing right now. It takes many hours of training to become a volunteer. It is a commitment and it’s hard for families these days. Family

dynamics have changed, and it takes two to support a growing family. We know how difficult it is managing family, jobs, and adding volunteering to that can be very hard.” Terry explained some of the ways that the fire company looks for new volunteers. “We go to career days in schools, set up on First Fridays and we’ve gotten amazing recruits through those activities,” she said. “We now start legacy members at age 14. The fire company part is still 100 percent volunteer. The ambulance division is manned by paid staff. EMT’s are career staff.” The community continues to grow, adding houses and businesses, and every new development in Oxford and the surrounding areas will always need service 24/7. New developments and new

businesses will also require new equipment and new volunteers. Fire whistles don’t just blow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and volunteers will always be needed for a variety of reasons, beyond firefighting. The fire company has been a great family tradition over the years, and that tradition has been passed on to the next generations. “Being a volunteer for the fire company doesn’t have to mean it takes away from family,” Terry said. “On the contrary, it adds to the family unit. The fire company is a great place to teach children about the importance of serving and protecting your community, and doing it together as a family provides a great opportunity for families to work together on a common goal.” Although, the fire company’s 150th anniversary

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Deb Terry is the first female fire company president of Union Fire Company No. 1.

celebration is on hold, the demand for volunteers is not. Union Fire Company No. 1 is proud of their 150 years of service and volunteers can keep the tradition

going. For more information on donating to the fire company or to become a member, visit their website at https:// www.oxfordfire.com.

Author plans local appearances Bruce Mowday will give talks on his new book in Yorktown, Hershey, Kennett Square, Quarryville, West Chester, North East, Downingtown and Chadds Ford Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero, which will be released in October by Barricade Books, has generated speaking appearance requests for author Bruce E. Mowday from a number of historical and civic organizations. “I’m so pleased with comments of historians and Lafayette scholars who have read my manuscript,” Mowday said. “The book should change the way the views Lafayette and establish the importance of the September 11, 1777, battle of Brandywine.” Mowday has accepted a dozen speaking requests related directly to the Lafayette book. One of the bookings is at the historic Hale Byrne House in Delaware on Sept. 11, 2022. On Sept. 11, 2021, he will be signing books at the Chadds Ford Historical society. And on the day before, Mowday will be talking about Lafayette at

events in West Chester and Kennett Square. On Oct. 19, 2021, Mowday will be a featured speaker during the festivities at Yorktown, Virginia, to mark the anniversary of the capture of the town by Lafayette, George Washington and French forces during the American Revolution. Mowday has written more than 20 books on history, true crime, business and sports. All of his work can be seen on www.mowday. com. To order a signed copy of his books, contact him at mowday@mowday. com. “My true crime books, Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice and Stealing Wyeth continue to be popular,” Mowday said, “along with my books on Gettysburg and local history. I’ve been asked to conduct tours at both Brandywine and Gettysburg.”

Mowday’s schedule includes the following: September 4 Book signing at Solanco Historical Society Living History event, Quarryville, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. September 10 Talk at Artillery Brewing Company, West Chester, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. September 10 Talk at Kennett Brewing Company from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. September 11 Book signing at Chadds Ford Historical Society from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 18 Books, Books Books event in Mechanicsburg from noon to 4 p.m. September 23 Wyeth talk at Hershey Lodge for Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators at 2:30 p.m. September 26 Book signing at Downingtown FallFest from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. October 2 Private Gettysburg tour.

October 4 Zoom presentation on Lafayette for Fort Plain Museum, NY, at 7 p.m. October 14 Lafayette talk to Mt. Joy book group. October 19 American Friends of Lafayette talk at Hornsby House Inn, Yorktown, VA at 5:30 p.m. October 22 Lafayette talk at Hershey’s Mill at 1 p.m. October 23 Lafayette book signing Kathy’s Corner Store, North East, MD., from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. October 26 Stealing

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Eviction moratorium ends, but help remains for Chester County residents $20 million still available to help local residents with rent and utilities With a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision ending the nationwide eviction moratorium that has been in place since the early days of COVID-19, individuals and families in Chester County who are facing challenges in paying rent and utility bills brought on by the pandemic, can receive help through the Chester County Emergency Rent & Utility Assistance Program. Chester County received $34.5 million from the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to help cover emergency rental and utility bills for individuals and families who have been severely impacted by COVID-19. To date, $14.5 million has been distributed. “The eviction moratorium was designed to be a temporary measure until more permanent solutions could be found,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz. “Chester County residents who are worried about being able to make rent and

pay their utility bills still have resources available to them to ensure they can remain in their homes.” To apply for funding, residents should call 2-1-1 and select “Option 2” three times in a row. The 2-1-1 assistance is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Through 2-1-1, callers can verify eligibility and be referred to one of the Chester County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance providers. Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell said, “We are pleased to be able to offer this lifeline to our residents. The procedures we have put in place, supported by multiple partners throughout the County, make the application process quick and simple.” The rent and utility grants are available to individuals and families in Chester County who are obligated to pay rent and who: 1. Qualify for unemployment or have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred signifi-

cant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19; 2. Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; 3. Have a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median - family of 1 = $54,150 and family of 4 = $77,300. (amount may be subject to change.) Those who are eligible can use the emergency rent and utility funding to pay for outstanding rent, electricity, gas, water and sewer; and energy costs such as fuel oil

or propane, over a 15-month period. Details of the program and eligibility can also be found on Chester County’s home page, www.chesco.org, and select “Emergency Rent Relief.” “We are doing everything we can to keep Chester County families in their homes as we continue to fight the pandemic,” said Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline. “We are already assisting more than 1,700 families, but we want to make sure we’re able to reach every single person

in need during this difficult time.” Five housing organizations – Friends Association, the Housing Authority of Chester County, Open Hearth, Inc., Oxford Neighborhood Services, and Human Services Inc, are working with the applicants,

to process payments to landlords and utility providers. Chester County has more than a year – until the end of September 2022 – to allocate the remaining funds, but County officials encourage anyone who needs rental assistance to call 2-1-1 for help now.

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The fact that a worldwide pandemic was forcing the three friends to remote learning only exacerbated the challenge they had in finding out more about the respective schools they were heading to: Graham to the Ohio State University, Krouse to Wake Forest University in North Carolina and Tsetsekos to Tufts University near Boston. They all wanted to arrive on campus that fall having already hit the ground running – to have already established friendships before the start of the fall semester; to have already known what the social vibe on campus would be like; to have already established links and connections to school groups and student organizations; and most of all, to have already formed a network that was specifically tailored to their individual school. They looked everywhere on social media, and found nothing. They would be far from alone; Tsetsekos, Krouse and Graham, now all 19, would be joining 19.7 million students who were about to enroll at U.S. post-secondary institutions, making them in raw numbers the equivalent of the ninth-largest city in the world – an entire population of individuals who had very little foresight as to what their immediate future would look like. Lack of social platforms Their initial research also included a survey that they sent to 1,400 high school students whose responses revealed that when it comes to using technology to help make the transition from high school to college, 75 percent said that they do not have a method to connect with other future classmates students besides Facebook, and that 93 percent of them would not use Facebook to actively post. “What the three of us recognized was that all of our fellow seniors lacked a social platform to connect with their future classmates and potential roommates,” Krouse said. “There is a lot of stress revolving around the college transition and it makes for an uncom-

fortable feeling when you get there. When we got to our respective colleges in the fall of 2020, we recognized that engaging in our communities did not get any easier. In the place of a solid form of communication, we saw bulletin boards plastered with outdated events, and student club tables scattered across the campus lawn.” Working with a software developer during their last semester at Haverford, Tsetsekos, Krouse and Graham began designing an application that could change all of that. It’s called FuzeMee, the first all-in-one college app designed to help students find friends, roommates, and events on their campus. Completely free and scheduled to be introduced at Tufts in September – and subsequently phased in at other schools – FuzeMee is about to revolutionize college life for millions of students around the United States. With a simple download from the App Store, college students from Chester County and everywhere in the U.S. will be able to meet new friends based on interests, location, gender and class year; find a roommate; create, discover and find campus events; promote their club or organization; and establish group chats of any size. Most importantly, each app will be tailored to a specific college or university, which will allow prospective students to shop around for their future college. “Once a student is accepted to a college or university, he or she will be able to download the FuzeMee app, and then select the schools he or she has been accepted to or committed to,” Graham said. “Because we are creating micro-communities for every college, he or she will only be able to engage with students in those particular communities.” FuzeMee is safe, too, through the use of the Amazon Web Services tool Rekognition, that provides constant scans for any objectionable or inappropriate content. FuzeMee has already proven that it is earmarked for rapid expansion. In early February of this year, Tsetsekos, Krouse and Graham launched a beta

version of their product at several universities, which registered that students were logging into the app approximately 14 times a day. In addition, they are working with as many as 5,000 high school and college student ambassadors across the country who are marketing the app on their own social media. “These ambassadors are acting as speaker phones for our mission, and will promote FuzeMee to their friends on campus and in their hometowns,” Graham said. “By combining their total social media followers, we arrived at our digital reach of over 19 million students.” $800K in initial funding For Tsetsekos, Krouse and Graham, the success of FuzeMee’s early outreach is not the only positive outcome of their efforts. In just over a year, they have raised over $800,000 in initial seed round investments from 20 angel investors, as well tapped a team of leaders and mentors from higher education, finance, entrepreneurship, private equity and tech to serve on their advisory board. With an early eye toward capital efficiency, the outlay of the funding will be spent on software development and the hiring of key staff. “When we speak with potential investors, some of them look at our age as a disadvantage,” Krouse said. “However, we turn the conversation another way, in that because of our age, we know our market better than anyone else. While our competitors have to rely on market research to understand their target audience, we just need to ask ourselves or our friends what we would like in functionality or enhancements.” In both principle and application, FuzeMee is not only a benefit to students, but has the capacity to serve as a hand-held promotional department for colleges and universities. While Tsetsekos, Krouse and Graham could see a collaboration in the future, their focus now is to introduce the app as a student-only device. “We recognize all of the benefits that FuzeMee can create for colleges and universities such as improving

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With a simple download from the App Store, FuzeMee will connect students to students with similar interests, allow them to create and discover campus events and establish group chats of any size.

retention and yield rates, but we really want to keep it peer to peer for now,” Graham said. “The fear we have is that if college administrations are on board, that the students’ voices will become filtered, and we don’t think that will create a genuine environment for the students.” For Tsetsekos, an economics and finance major with an interest in entrepreneurship leadership, his collaboration with Graham and Krouse is viewed as a valuable first lesson in business. “Starting FuzeMee has definitely taught me how important it is to work on something that I am truly passionate about, and how crucial it is to do so with people I care about,” he said. “Our goal with FuzeMee is to reach as many college students as possible. By using this capital, we will be able to accelerate our progress to reach more stu-

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AT&T Pennsylvania President David Kerr said, "These schools serve some of the most at-risk students in Southeastern Pennsylvania. By helping to expand connectivity for the students, we can play a role in narrowing the homework gap and helping address inequities associated with virtual learning.” Tom Ferree, chairman and CEO of Connected Nation added, “What makes this program so critical is that it seeks to help students who have been disproportionately disconnected from formal learning opportu-

FuzeMee has already been test-marketed at the Ohio State University and Wake Forest University, where students logged on to the app on an average of 14 times a day.

dents and help make their mee.com. college experience a great one - from start to finish.” To contact Staff Writer To learn more about Richard L. Gaw, email FuzeMee, visit www.fuze- rgaw@chestercounty.com.

nities due to COVID-19. The investment being made through the AT&T K-12 homework gap program will not only allow these kids to fully participate in remote learning now, but also to catch up on learning lost during the pandemic. “We must all work together to minimize and mitigate the impact that the pandemic has had on our must vulnerable youth.” Dr. Jason Kotch, the director of technology at Avon Grove School District, said, “Avon Grove School District partnered with AT&T during the 2020-2021 school year while students were attending our online academy, engaging through video conferencing, and utilizing

our learning management system. We are excited to add Connected Nation to this partnership and to continue supporting families in our community who do not have access to broadband internet in their homes. This will be a positive impact that will greatly benefit our students as they grow into future-ready learners.” In addition to contributions to organizations like those in Southeastern Pennsylvania, AT&T is expanding wireless affordability and flexibility for all schools in its service with unlimited wireless data plans that include content filtering services to support online safety protocols.

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Local News Record crowds attend Chester County Livestock Show and Sale Quality ran deep through all the livestock species shown this year at the Chester County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale held August 9 to 11 at the Romano 4-H Center in Honey Brook. Judge Ed Keeny commented on the depth in each class in both the market goat and sheep shows and congratulated the exhibitors on the quality of their projects. The beef cattle were judged by Drew Cashman, and judge Kyle Livingston worked his way through a very competitive market hog show. Record crowds were on hand each night to watch the 4-H livestock shows and view the various projects completed by our community clubs and outreach members. The 4-H members excelled with their animals and the buyers enthusiastically supported their efforts. The sale averaged well above the market prices on auction day. Four steers, 79 hogs, 8 goats and 47 lambs were shown and sold at the annual event for a sale total of $134,000. Buyers came from all over the region to support the sale. The Champion Steer, weighing 1,388 pounds, was shown by David Bell of Nottingham and was purchased by Oxford Feed and Lumber, a long-time supporter of the Chester County Livestock program,

for $3.50/lb. The Reserve Champion Steer, weighing 1,441 pounds, was shown by Olivia Macomber of Elverson and was purchased by Shane Yarnall of Downingtown for $2.75/ lb. The four steers averaged $2.91/lb. The Champion Market Hog was shown by David Bell of Nottingham. The 277-pound hog sold for $6.00/lb. and was purchased by Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit of Mount Joy. The 268-pound Reserve Champion was shown by Sarah Uhlman of Exton. The hog was purchased by long-time sale supporter Margaret Duprey of Cherry Knoll Farm for $5.75/lb. Sixty-one of the 79 market hogs in the sale were sold as freezer hogs, exemplifying the dedication of all the swine club members in marketing their projects to private individuals. The hogs averaged $3.15/lb. David Bell of Nottingham triplicated his success with the Champion Market Lamb. His 107-pound lamb sold to John Rock, Inc. of Sadsburyville for $7.00/ lb. The Reserve lamb was exhibited by Emilie Howe of Downingtown and her 115-pound lamb sold to Howe Family Farm also from Downingtown for $6.00/lb. A pair of siblings from Cochranville exhibited the Champion and Reserve Champion Market Goats. Payton Engle and his

sister, Lyla showed the grand and reserve goat. The Grand Champion Goat was purchased by Marlin Becker of New Holland for $8.50/lb. and the Reserve Champion was purchased by Dale and Karen Stoltzfus of Gap for a record setting $12/lb. As an added attraction, a lamb donated by River Lease of Coatesville was auctioned off to benefit the Senior Livestock Judging team’s travel expenses. The team won the state judging contest and will be attending several regional contests this fall. The lamb was sold and donated back 17 times by 19 different businesses and individuals. In addition, 23 individuals and businesses provided additional funding to the team through cash donations. Throughout the shows on Monday and Tuesday, showmanship was hotly contested. Grand Champion Beef Showman was David Bell of Nottingham and Reserve Grand Champion Showman was Melinda Stoltzfus of Coatesville. Grand Champion Sheep Showman was Payton Engle of Cochranville and Reserve Champion was David Bell of Nottingham. In the Swine Show, Champion Showman was David Bell and Reserve Champion Showman was Emma Uhlman of Exton. The honorary showman was Cameron Johnson of

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Lyla Engle of Cochranville is pictured holding her Reserve Champion Goat purchased by a representative from Annie Metzler Insurance Agency in Quarryville.

Elverson. The newest event of the fair was the Supreme Champion Showman competition held on Wednesday afternoon. The eight participants were Melinda Stoltzfus of Coatesville, Kaycee and Payton Engle of Cochranville, David Bell of Nottingham, Ethan and Olivia Macomber of Elverson, Emma Uhlman of Exton, and Jeremiah Howe of Downingtown. These members participated in a round robin style

show and were put through their paces by judge Drew Cashman of Elverson. The Supreme Champion Showman was Melinda Stoltzfus, and the Reserve was David Bell. The Chester County Livestock 4-Hers and their families showed their true dedication and resiliency at the conclusion of the fair. After the sale wrapped up and the cleanup began, the power went out because of a strong storm that had blown through. Not miss-

ing a beat, cars were pulled up to the open doorways to light the barn, phone flashlights were used to light the way as papers and computers were stowed. Panels were taken down; bedding was shoveled; floors were swept. Such teamwork and commitment are exemplary of the Chester County 4-H Livestock Program. For further information on the 4-H program in Chester County, contact the Penn State Extension Office at 610-696-3500.

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Local News Chester County joins neighboring counties in pursuing renewable energy power purchasing agreement Partnership marks County’s latest step to combat climate change Imagine a renewable energy facility that could produce enough electricity for Chester, Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties. The Chester County Commissioners brought that possibility a step closer by signing a memorandum of understanding to participate in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Power Agreement Partnership. The Commissioners are joining their neighboring counterparts in exploring the feasibility of a regional power purchasing agreement. The memorandum of understanding, approved at the Commissioners’ most recent public meeting, calls for hiring a consultant to look at all the options. The partnership will consider the benefits, impli-

cations, and economies of scale involved in combining the electric needs of multiple counties, municipalities, and other institutions and authorities, as well as the potential to pursue development of a large-scale renewable energy facility, to be operated by an outside company or entity. “We have an obligation to find ways to fight the effects of climate change,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz. “By our signing onto this plan with our neighboring counties, we hope to encourage other counties, municipalities and even institutions to join with us. The more partners we ultimately have, and the larger the electric capacity involved, the more competitive renewable electricity costs can be.”

Similarly, creating a larger renewable electricity demand would incentivize an energy developer to build a facility to feed electricity into the power grid, reducing Chester County’s and other partnership members’ energy costs. Another potential benefit of the partnership is the creation of green jobs and economic opportunity in southeastern Pennsylvania. “Suburban Philadelphia counties all working together sends a message that something needs to be done to shift the power market to get more renewable energy facilities online, selling electricity made from non-fossil fuels,” said Commissioner Josh Maxwell. “We are eager to explore becoming part of that important evolution.” Paul Spiegel, the director of energy & sustainability services for Spotts, Stevens

& McCoy, and vice president of the Chester County Environmental & Energy Advisory Board, voiced support for the renewable energy power purchase agreement at the Commissioners’ public meeting. “Our children and grandchildren are already asking why we are relying on nonrenewable energy when there are so many ways to make energy renewable,” Spiegel said. “It is important that we have an answer to their question, and to show that we are doing all that we can.” The development of a large-scale renewable energy partnership could take several years to complete. The memorandum of understanding signed by the Commissioners is designed to start the process of collaborative planning. It does not

commit Chester County or its partners to go beyond this first step, but all are hopeful the initial study will clear the way to move forward. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission will serve as facilitator and convener of the power agreement partnership. Chester County was recently included in the list of appropriations secured by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, for funds to install 26 electric vehicle charging stations at 19 different County property locations, such as trailheads, parks, and County buildings. The stations would be funded by a $645,000 federal grant. “The charging stations are another way in which the County is leading on climate-related issues and facilitating the transition to electric vehicles,” said

Commissioner Michelle Kichline. “Looking down the road, if we can get to a point where those EV charging stations and the lights in our homes are powered by a renewable energy source, we would be making a great contribution to the environment.” Chester County also leads the region with an award-winning open space preservation program that has preserved more than 143,000 acres of land protected as farms, forests, public parks and nature preserves, with proven economic, as well as environmental value. And earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirmed Chester County as a Green Power Partner, noting that it purchases enough green power annually to meet all of the County’s own electricity use.

Delaware County Community College eliminates some tuition balances for students using federal pandemic funds To remove financial barriers that may hinder students from completing their education or training, Delaware County Community College is using U.S. pandemic relief funds to eliminate the outstanding balances of current students with past-due tuition bills. The college devoted $1.2 million it received in U.S. Higher Education

Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) to pay off the fall 2020 and spring 2021 debt of about 1,300 students. “As our students prepare to return to class in the fall during this economically devastating pandemic, we want to remove obstacles, like the burden of college debt, that may hinder them from successfully completing their coursework toward

an associate degree or certificate,” said Delaware County Community College President Dr. L. Joy Gates Black. Eliminating the fall 2020 and spring 2021 debt of students is the latest way Delaware County Community College is seeking to help students who may be unable to continue their college education due

to the economic impacts of COVID-19. In June, the college announced that it would use HEERF funds to award grants to students enrolled in credit courses this fall. “Our hope is that these grants will assist students with their personal and academic needs,” said Dr. Gates Black. All students who are not

dually enrolled (currently in high school and enrolled at the college) and who are not having their tuition and fees paid by a third party (e.g., their employers) will receive $600 in grant funds and a textbook voucher up to $400 for the fall semester. The college also continues to loan laptops to students and offers over 125 scholarships worth more than

$625,000 annually. In addition, qualified students can receive federal and state grants and take advantage of work-study opportunities. The college also offers quality education and training at a fraction of the cost of other colleges and universities in greater Philadelphia. For more information, contact wecare@dccc.edu or 610-723-2000.

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Look ahead, Enrique, and look behind

Booster vaccinations: An important tool to continue COVID-19 protection

Fifteen-year-old Enrique ascended the steps that took him into Avon Grove High School this week for the start of his junior year, and in the process, he did something he has never done before. From the time he was old enough, Enrique has been making his first steps into the hallways of the same school district at this time every year. Like every one of his classmates that he sees again after a hot summer of vaccinations and masks, Enrique is a bold experiment of education, the once tabula rasa of knowledge and curiosity now blessedly smudged with ink and words and equations and progress, and to follow Enrique into school is to see the work of his teachers and administrators all manifested in the form of inspiration, push and encouragement. They have turned his missteps into lessons, his errors into erasures and his flight of fancies into measured steps forward. What Enrique does not realize is that by virtue of their aspirations, his administrators and his teachers have also equipped him with an invisible layer of protection – a clear coat of armor against the forces of the outside world. This gesture of decency is far from novel, nor is it new; for centuries, the walls of education have been fortresses of safety, where the stark realities of the outer world have been introduced gradually, if at all. As the start of each school year passes, however, those who teach students like Enrique are faced with the growing realization that the hallways of academia have proven that they can no longer sustain themselves. The pounding against the walls never stops. The moat is crowded with influences in the water, intent on busting down the doors and dominating the conversation of modern education. There they are, encircling Enrique in the hallway: the unstoppable force of climate change and those who deny it; the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement and those who refute it; the lengthening bridge of our nation’s political discord and those too ignorant to cross it; the logic of science and those who do not believe in it; and those whose lives may have been saved by vaccination and those who refuse it. For every action, a reaction. For every dreamer, a denier; for every fact, another fiction. Less than one mile from the Chester County Press, the new Avon Grove High School is being built, a 298,000 square-foot, three-floor building scheduled to welcome its first students in September 2022, including Enrique, who will spend his senior year there. The school will feature 56 regular classrooms and 35 other classrooms, and its auditorium will hold 1,000 seats and its gymnasium’s capacity will top 2,000. Placing educational emphasis on flexible opportunities for a STEM-based curriculum, the school will embrace 21st Century technology and best practices in education and collaboration. Whether literally or figuratively, nowhere in the intricate design plans for the new Avon Grove High School is there any consideration for the construction of a moat, and for good reason. It is much too late for administrators, teachers to continue to operate in the safety of their own missions and curriculum. It is time to let the challenges of the world occupy the lessons being taught in our classrooms. For every emphasis on STEM learning, there should be double emphasis placed on weaving subject matter into discussion, application and problemsolving. For every student who wishes not to engage, there must be three who will. Music education must weave in the rhythms and harmonies of cultures not normally heard outside the U.S. borders. Social studies education should connect students with the global society not just in terms of introduction but understanding the economic, cultural and environmental challenges that need to be addressed. History education should have the courage to uncover our country’s past – warts and all – and reflect it against the backdrop of contemporary events. Science education should explore the periodic table of the elements not just as letters but in how these equations have caused environmental catastrophes, and how they can also be used for positive solutions. Writing education should not just prepare students to write social media content but be able to construct legible written arguments that lead to social change and justice. It is no longer feasible – and ashamedly myopic – to look at students like Enrique as merely Avon Grove students, or in the context of this newspaper’s outreach, as mere individual experiments tucked into the hallways of the Unionville-Chadds Ford, Oxford and Kennett school districts. Each student’s education must be molded from the complicated prism of seeing them as a vessel to the wider world, as future stakeholders whose collective voices must not wither in the face of controversy, conflict or disaster. There is no other choice. The gravity of the world’s axis is in wild spin, and it is toppling one government, one virus and one delicate ecosystem at a time. Enrique bounded the steps that took him into Avon Grove High School this week and gazed his eyes forward in anticipation of the year ahead. For the first time in his educational life, however, he also looked behind him to the outside world, and saw it in all of its confusion and voracity, aching to gain entrance.

By S. J. Giorgianni, Jr. Senior Science Advisor, Men’s Health Network Men’s Health Network (MHN) applauds the recommendations from CDC and NIH announced on Aug. 18 to make COVID-19 booster vaccinations available for those who are at higher risk of COVID-19 infections, including nursing home residents, health-care providers, and those over 65 years of age. These were the majority of those to first get vaccinated in December and January. MHN also urges the FDA to move with all due urgency to not only approve booster vaccinations but also grant full marketing approval to the three COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the U.S. Assuming FDA approval of these booster recommendations, they are expected to be available to all eligible Americans, free of charge, beginning the week of Sept. 20. People should begin getting the third vaccination starting eight months after their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vac-

cines. Data from studies of a booster vaccination in immunocompromised patients have shown sideeffects from a third jab to be the same as seen with the initial two doses. A booster vaccination for those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is anticipated to be available in early fall or winter of this year. COVID-19 continues to pose a real and substantial danger to the health of all and continues to put strains on most every aspect of our lives, our families, our communities, our healthcare systems, and our nation. These boosters will provide long-term and durable protection against hospitalization and death and are critical to curbing COVID-19. Men are at particular risk of dangerous outcomes if they contract COVID-19. While this dangerous virus and its mutations infect males and females at approximately the same rate, approximately 56 percent of the deaths associated with COVID-19 infections in the U.S. and worldwide occur in males. While the reasons for this

are not yet clear, it should be noted that men are more likely to suffer from medical conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, and those conditions are associated with more severe infections, hospitalizations and deaths. The fact is that men die at higher rates from nine out of the ten leading causes of death in America and are now dying at higher rates from COVID-19. Men’s Health Network urges men to talk with a physician, pharmacist, nurse, or other health care professional in their community about COVID-19. They can provide you with advice about the virus that is specific to you, your family, and your community. Read about the Impact of COVID-19 on male minority and vulnerable populations at www.menshealthnetwork. org/library/behavioralhealth-boys-men-covid19-minorities-summary.pdf. We urge men to MAN-UP TO COVID and GET THE JAB. If you have completed the first two vaccinations, get the booster 8 months after your final dose. We also encourage men,

particularly fathers and grandfathers, to bring those you love and care about with you so they can also GET THE JAB. MHN is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to reach men, boys, and their families where they live, work, play, and pray with health awareness messages and tools, screening programs, educational materials, advocacy opportunities, and patient navigation. Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr., is the principle founding partner of Griffon Consulting Group, Inc. which provides consultant pharmacist, medication therapy management, clinical pharmacist practice as well as voluntary health and industry consulting. He is the author of over 70 peer-reviewed and general public publications in men’s health, health policy and pharmacotherapy. He is an advocate for men’s health and a recognized expert in men’s health is one of the Founders and ChairEmeritus of the American Public Health Association’s Men’s Health caucus.

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Veeck, wrecked By Paul F. Petrick Seventy-five years ago, the circus came to town. In the summer of 1946, Bill Veeck became controlling owner of the Cleveland Indians and baseball would never be the same. A showman par excellence, Veeck will forever be remembered for his creative innovations and colorful promotions, many of which remain present throughout professional sports (although executed with far less panache). Despite frequent comparisons to P.T. Barnum, Veeck would never be accused, apocryphally or otherwise, of referring to a customer as a “sucker.” Veeck respected the fans above all else. Sadly, three quarters of a century later, respect for both Veeck and the fans is nearly undetectable in the game and the city that Veeck so indelibly impressed. Before assuming ownership of the Tribe, Veeck surveyed the city’s bars, restaurants, cab drivers, and commuters to gauge how Clevelanders felt about their team. He found that people loved the team, but found ownership detached and parsimonious. Once in charge, Veeck quickly went about improving the team on and off the field. Veeck’s strategy was simple, win games, but win or lose, make sure the fans went home happy. Veeck permitted fans to keep balls hit into the stands, sold tickets over the telephone, and upgraded stadium amenities. He delighted female fans by personally handing out nylon stockings and orchids and amused fans of both sexes with zany prizes (50-pound blocks of ice, bushels of fruit and vegetables, livestock, etc.).

Veeck’s commitment to his working-class clientele reached its apotheosis on Sept. 28, 1948 with “Good Old Joe Earley Night” at Municipal Stadium in honor of one of the record-setting 2,620,627 fans the Indians drew that year. On his eponymous night, Earley, a factory security guard from Lakewood, Ohio, was showered with gifts ranging from a convertible to a cocker spaniel. Veeck’s fealty to the fans did not stop at the foul lines. On the field, he created a “people’s team” of former Negro League stars and war veterans through a series of historic acquisitions and shrewd trades. Veeck’s deference to the Tribe faithful was tested and rewarded when he scrapped plans to trade star player-manager Lou Boudreau amidst a popular backlash. Veeck took to street corners, nightclubs, and bars to personally express contrition to the fans for merely contemplating such a deal. The fans were vindicated when Boudreau went on to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award while leading his team to victory in the 1948 World Series. Through it all, Veeck could be found chatting with fans in the bleachers sans necktie and right leg (the result of a wartime injury). Such populism is missing in the Major Leagues today and nowhere is its absence more conspicuous than in Cleveland, where in recent years Indians CEO Paul Dolan has managed to insult Veeck’s memory and betray his spirit. The insult came when Dolan removed the Indians’ “Chief Wahoo” logo from the team’s uniforms. In doing so, Dolan genuflected to the notion

that the logo was demeaning to American Indians, an idea in conflict with the exculpatory fact that the logo was originally commissioned by Veeck, the man who integrated the American League and whose commitment to racial tolerance is beyond question. In his memoir, “Veeck–as in Wreck,” published in 1962, Veeck candidly expressed distaste for ethnic jokes. He also had a lifelong appreciation for indigenous culture and recognized American Indians as the “most underprivileged, mistreated, and neglected of our citizens.” Veeck’s greatest unfulfilled ambition was to become a lawyer and advocate on behalf of American Indians. Dolan’s implied suggestion that Veeck would have commissioned a logo demeaning to American Indians is further belied by the presence of the Wahoo logo on Indian reservations. But Dolan’s treatment of Veeck was a mere dress rehearsal for his recent decision to discontinue the “Indians” name at season’s end. By doing so, Dolan

joined Art Modell, Ted Stepien, and the fictional Rachel Phelps (Paramount Pictures’ “Major League”) among Cleveland sports executives who have repudiated Veeck’s “fans first” ethos. Dolan reneged on prior assurances to fans, having previously stated that he was “adamant” about keeping the team’s name. Worse was Dolan’s citing of George Floyd’s death as the impetus behind the change. The logical chasm displayed by Dolan’s linking an act of police brutality (in which race played no part according to the trial record) to the “Indians” moniker must make Indiana residents relieved that Dolan is not their governor. Less fortunate are Clevelanders who wanted nothing more than to see the Indians win their first championship since the days of Veeck. Now that hope has been forever foreclosed. And under the arc lights, the grinning ghost of Bill Veeck is nowhere to be found. Paul F. Petrick, Attorney.

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After a dry and silent 2020, popular event returns on Sept. 18

Branford Marsalis to headline Longwood’s Wine & Jazz Fest By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Since its beginning in 2007, the annual Wine & Jazz Fest at Longwood Gardens has been the gorgeous harmony of what happens when the finest musicians in the world perform at one of the most stunning gardens of its kind in the world – all complimented by the pouring of wine handcrafted by some of the finest winemakers in the region and the country. For the sold-out audiences who have attended the Wine & Jazz Fest has become the marriage of what happens when the quench of a cold Chardonnay melds with the hot steampipe of a saxophone; when a wellplaced picnic blanket in the orchard connects a jazz aficionado with the headline performer; and where the tranquility of nature collides headlong with purposeful art. None of this happened in 2020. “As with many organizations all across the country, it was becoming evident by mid to late Spring that everything was either going to be shut down or pulled back quite severely for some time, because of COVID-19,” said Longwood Director of Performing Arts Tom Warner. “There weren’t just insulated conversations that were taking place at Longwood. We spoke with artists and the wineries and as much as we didn’t want to do it – it would have been the first time we had to cancel in 14 years – it just made great sense for everybody. “But it was a very hard decision for all of us to make.” On Sept. 18 – after a long journey to resurrect what has become a Chester County tradition – the Wine & Jazz Fest at Longwood Gardens will return, as will headliner and Grammy Award-winner Branford Marsalis and other top acts in the recording industry. Marsalis, who will be performing on the main stage with the Branford Marsalis Quartet, is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. The NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner, and Tony Award nominee will headline an ensemble is revered for its uncompromising interpretation of a kaleidoscopic range of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics. In a span of two decades,

Vocalist René Marie will perform with the René Marie Quintet.

All photos courtesy of Longwood Gardens

Grammy Award-winner Branford Marsalis and the Branford Marsalis Quartet will headline the Wine & Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens on Sept. 18.

High & Mighty Brass will combine classic New Orleans funk and R&B with hip hop influences.

11 recordings, and countless stage performances, vocalist René Marie – who will perform with the René Marie Quintet – has cemented her reputation as not only a singer but also a composer, arranger, theatrical performer, and teacher. Guided and tempered by powerful life lessons and rooted in jazz traditions laid down by Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and other leading ladies of past generations, she borrows various elements of folk, R&B, and even classical and country to create a captivating hybrid style. With his band Creole Soul, trumpeter Etienne Charles will bring a myriad of rhythms from the French-, Spanish-, English-, and Dutch-speaking Caribbean to the Longwood stage, as well as the New Orleans trumpet tradition, in his trademark instrumental swagger. Receiving critical acclaim for his exciting performances, thrilling compositions, and knack for connecting with audiences worldwide, he has performed or recorded with Monty Alexander, Roberta Flack, Wynton Marsalis, and many others. Known for their unique ability to combine classic New Orleans funk and R&B with hip hop influences, High & Mighty Brass has shared the stage with legends such as Dr. John, Rebirth Brass Band, and Trombone Shorty. Inspired by the music of Brazil, Philadelphia-based Ensemble Novo creates a tropical chill vibe with its unique sound, courtesy of its tenor saxophone, vibraphone, electric and nylon

Trumpeter Etienne Charles will perform with his band Creole Soul.

string guitars, bass, drums, and percussion. The festival will also provide several wine stations throughout the festival grounds, featuring popular varietals from France, Italy and California, as well as wine from Pennsylvania winemakers 1723 Vineyards; Bella Terra Vineyards; Hungry Run Wine Cellars; KingView Mead, Wine and Cider; Nissley Vineyards; Paradocx Vineyard; Penns Woods Winery and Woody Lodge Winery. Warner said that every one of the musicians performing at this year’s festival have played there before, and when word circulated that the 2020 event would be canceled, several told the festival’s organizers that they would commit to performing in 2021. It’s no great surprise, given that the Wine & Jazz Festival has cemented itself as one of the most well-organized and highest-attended jazz festivals in the Northeast. “Any performer who

Festival goers will be able to enjoy wine and jazz while strolling through Longwood’s many gardens, including its famous East Conservatory.

A member of a legendary music family, Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music.

The acclaimed musician Rhiannon Giddens, the co-founder of the Grammy Awardwinning Carolina Chocolate Drops, will bring her talents to Longwood’s Open Air Theatre on Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

arrives here to play for the first time – whether they are going to be in our open air theater, one of our other outdoor locations or in our Conservatory -are just blown away by the beauty of this place, and with the idea that they actually get to do their favorite thing in such a beautiful location,” Warner said. “It was as if they had died and gone to Heaven. Our performers began to talk about Longwood Gardens with other musicians, and now I get phone calls from agents, managers and artists, asking me if there is room for them to perform there. “We feel that the Wine & Jazz Festival really perfectly capsulizes the mission of Longwood Gardens, which is to showcase the very, very best in horticulture, education and the arts,” Warner added. “This festival does just that. It brings so much to the indi-

vidual palette while you’re here and it puts all of your senses into play as well.”

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

Philadelphia-based Ensemble Novo will bring a Brazilian sound to Longwood Gardens.

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Obituaries EVELYN A. KOLB ROBERTSON Evelyn A. Kolb Robertson, 79, of Nottingham, passed away at home on Aug. 23. She was the wife of the late James Louis Robertson, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Alfred A. and Evelyn Tarkington Kolb. She enjoyed quilting, baking, and cake decorating. She was an accomplished, award-winning quilter. She is survived by her three loving children, Steven Robertson of Fairfax, Va., Michael Robertson of Glenwood, Md., and Catherine Olsen of Boyertown, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and two sisters. A graveside service was held on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Oxford Cemetery in Oxford. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

GUVENAL CARRILLO SOSA Guvenal Carrillo Sosa, age 61, of Kennett Square, passed away on Aug. 20 at his residence. He was the husband of Eliazar Villagomez Zavala. Born in La Barranca, MPO, De Moroleon, GTO, Mexico, he was the son of the late Nicolas Carrillo Lopez and the late Cristina Sosa Cortes. He was a mushroom picker at South Mill Mushrooms. He was a member of St. Rocco Catholic Church in Avondale. Guvenal enjoyed being with his family and friends. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Emigolio Carrillo Villagomez of Kennett Square; one daughter, Gricelda Carrillo Villagomez of Kennett Square; four brothers, Sacramento Carrillo Sosa of Cochranville, Pa., Leopoldo Carrillo Sosa of Kennett Square, Frollan Carrillo Sosa of Willmington, Del. and Baltazar Carrillo Sosa of Mexico, and four grandchildren. A funeral mass was held on Aug. 26 at St. Rocco Catholic Church and burial was at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove.

MARY ELIZABETH PEREZ Mary Elizabeth Perez, of Kennett Square, passed away on Aug 19 at Jennersville Hospital. She was 80. Mary was born April 3, 1941 in Marion, Va., to the late Leonard and Nannie Mae Blevins. Mary was a wonderful wife and mother. She had her own cleaning business for years in Kennett Square. She loved watching old westerns, gardening, cooking and decorating for the holidays. Halloween was her favorite time of the year. She also had a special love for her pet chihuahuas. Mary is survived by her husband of 56 years, Luis Ayala Perez of Kennett Square; her children, Eric Blevins (Carina) of Kennett Square, Charles Blevins (Rachel) of Oxford, Antonio Perez of Kennett Square and Iris Fazio (Michael) of Kennett Square; four grandchildren, Angelica Blevins of ME, Brianna Perez-Beideman of Md., Kristina Brooks and Antonio Perez, Jr. of Kennett Square; her brother, Stanley Blevins (Wanda) of VA; two sisters, Geneva Barlow and Josephine Wilson of Pa.; as well as her niece, Nancy Blevins of Del. and Nancy’s children, Melissa and Nicolas. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Damon Blevins; her sisters, Virgina, Katherine and Dorothy; and one brother, Jim. A viewing will be held privately with immediate family. To view Mary’s online tribute and share a message with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

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Obituaries MARY ELIZABETH MASTANTUONO Mary Elizabeth Mastantuono passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 23. Mary Elizabeth was born on Jan. 11, 1943 in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Robert and Rose ( Donato ) King. Mary Elizabeth was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She loved nothing more than being with her family and was so proud of them. She was always there whenever someone needed her to lend a hand. She always thought of herself last and those that needed her help first. She loved to spend time with her cousins, aunts and uncles whom she grew up with. Many preceded her in death and she is reunited with them now. Mary Elizabeth is survived by Dominic, her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 56 years; her daughter, Michele and son-in-law Keith of Avondale: four grandchildren, Jordan, Cole, Luke and Avery. A funeral service was held at the Foulk Funeral Home in West Grove. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. To view Mary Elizabeth’s online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

EDWIN H. PASCHALL, JR. Edwin H. Paschall, Jr., of Kennett Square, passed away on Aug. 23 at Chester County Hospital. He was 75. Born in 1946 in Wilmington, Del., Edwin was the son of the late Edwin H. Paschall and the late Dorothy H. Kirk Paschall. In his younger years, Edwin was a Boy Scout and a member of 4-H. He went to school at Unionville and attended the National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo, Ohio, after which he went on to work as a butcher. Edwin was a birthright Quaker and was happy to be a member of London Grove Friends Meeting. Edwin served on multiple committees and enjoyed being active in several clubs around the community including the Active A’s of Delaware, the Waterloo Boys of Southeastern PA and the Chester County Antique Car Club. Edwin had a kind heart and enjoyed volunteering as well. He volunteered at the Kennett Food Cupboard, raised funds for Walk4Hearing and was involved in the Chester County branch of HLAA, the Hearing Loss Association of America. Edwin is survived by his sister, Sandra Bruce; six nieces, Denise Bannon, Cheryl Wyatt, Elizabeth Elfner, Heather Kline, Rebecca Knapp and Catherine McCartan; as well as his nephew, John Eastburn. In addition to his parents, Edwin was predeceased by his sister, Judith Montague and his brother, John Paschall. A viewing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1 and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2 at Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 W. State Street, Kennett Square, Pa. 19348. Immediately following Thursday’s viewing, family will attend interment at London Grove Friends Burial Ground. All others are invited to gather at London Grove Friends Meeting House, 500 West Street Road, Kennett Square, Pa. 19348, from noon to 1 p.m. for Edwin’s memorial service and a light lunch immediately following. Masks are respectfully required at both the funeral home and London Grove Friends Meeting House. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Edwin’s memory be made to London Grove Friends Meeting, 500 W. Street Road, Kennett Square, Pa. 19348. Arrangements are being handled by Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square.

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ANGELA JEAN MARRS Angela Jean Marrs, a resident of Kennett Square, passed away on Aug. 20 at Phoenixville Hospital. She was 83. Born in 1938 in Forest Hill, Md., Angela was the daughter of the late Derwood Howell and the late Ethel Cox Howell. Angela worked in private duty nursing and later went on to work as a nurse’s aide for Unionville High School, where she assisted physically-challenged students on the school bus. Angela was a longtime member of Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church. Angela’s grandkids were her life. She loved them very much and appreciated every moment they spent together. Whether it was at a family reunion or simply sitting on the porch and shooting the breeze, Angela was all about spending quality time with her family. She would give you the shirt off her back and her jolly disposition made her a joy to be around. Angela was a loving and caring woman and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Angela is survived by her daughter, Vanessa Marrs; her brother, Richard Howell; two sisters, Anita Mertz and Joan Culbert; four grandchildren, Jessica Edler, Travis Marrs, Charlotte Marrs and Ronald Edler; as well as three great-grandchildren, James Marrs, Jackson Marrs and Lily Marrs. She was predeceased by her son, Roger Marrs; and four brothers, James Howell, Dean Howell, Davis Howell and Frank Howell. All are welcome to join Angela’s family for fellowship from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church, 408 Bayard Rd, Kennett Square, Pa. 19348. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church, 408 Bayard Rd, Kennett Square, Pa. 19348. Arrangements are being handled by Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove.

THERESA R. CALIGIURI Theresa R. Caligiuri, 92, of West Grove, passed away on Aug. 25 at Twin Pines Health Care in West Grove. She was the wife of the late John A. Caligiuri, Sr., who passed away in 2015. Born on April 29, 1929 in New Garden Township, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie (Bucci) Biondi. Theresa was a graduate of Kennett High School in the class of 1947. She was a lifelong member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in West Grove. She loved golfing and was proud of her hole-in-one at Loch Nairn Golf Course. Most of all, she was a devoted mother and homemaker. She is survived by her children, Angeline F. Baughman (Robert), John A. Caligiuri, Jr., and Perry C. Caligiuri (Mary); four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, John Biondi and sister, Edith Losito. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her siblings, Joseph Biondi, Paul Biondi, Margaret Malchione, Mary Mastrippolitto, and Fred Biondi. Friends will be received on Thursday, Sept. 2 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 300 State Road, West Grove, Pa. 19390. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. The interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. Please visit Mrs. Caligiuri’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Theodore Robert “Bob” Woodward, of Kennett Square, died Aug. 22 at Arden Courts of Wilmington, Del., where he succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease. He was 89. He was the husband of Susan Fassett Rayne Woodward, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Theodore B. Woodward and the late Lillian Heron Woodward. He grew up on his family-owned farm, Pine Hill Fruit and Dairy Farm on Woodward Road in Kennett Township and has authored a book “The Farm,” vividly recounting his memories of farm life. Bob was a 1950 graduate of Kennett High School where he was active in class leadership, sports, and music. He played violin in the school orchestra and the Kennett Symphony Orchestra; he also sang in school and church choirs. After graduation, Bob matriculated to Bucknell University where he majored in civil engineering and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. Fraternity life and the friendships it engendered played a vital role in his development, and as a proud Fiji he mentored succeeding classes of young men; the significance of his contributions is memorialized by the naming of a fraternity house study room the T. Robert Woodward room. Bob’s career with PECO culminated in his position as manager of the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland Interconnection (PJM) a consortium of electrical power producers. In this position, he was a member of national and international power organizations and advocated for interconnection in Europe, Australia, and South America, a commitment he continued to pursue after retirement through his private consulting company, Power Systems Consulting Inc. Bob enjoyed gardening, sailing, and mentoring family and other young friends. Family was central to him, and he was known as the best husband, father, grandfather, and uncle ever. In addition to his wife, Susan, Bob is survived by his three daughters from his first marriage, Laurie Newell (and her husband Keith) of Hillsborough, NC, Leslie Rieling of Ranger, GA, and Susie Christie (and her husband Erik) of Hampstead, NC; two stepsons, Timothy Rayne (and his wife Amee) of Kennett Square and Steve Rayne (and his wife Lisa) of Lincoln University; ten grandchildren, Ryan Rieling, Brett Rieling, Jeffrey Newell, Caleb Newell, Andrew Newell, Peter Newell, Sierra Rayne, Mac Rayne, Josh Rayne, and Matt Rayne; two great-grandchildren Noa Grace Newell and Jonathan Keith Newell; one sister Doreen Woodward Sonchen Conard; three nieces, Pam Rudy, Kim Longenecker, and Beth Bannister; one nephew, Bob Sonchen and two cousins, Margaret Woodward Ostrum and Janice Woodward Good. He was predeceased by one sister, Jeanne Woodward Menges, one niece, Carol Sanville, and one cousin, John Woodward. Services were held on Aug. 28 at the Episcopal Church of the Advent in Kennett Square. Contributions in his memory may be made to Doctors Without Borders https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org Arrangements are being handled by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory (1800-FUNERAL). Condolences can be left for the family at www.griecofunerals.com.

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Local News County foundation's board members have a chance to go ‘back to school’ This fall, the Chester County Community Foundation is offering nonprofit board members the opportunity to go “Back to School” for the Board of Directors Workshop series. The program will take place via Zoom at 3:45 p.m. every other Monday

from Sept. 20 to Nov. 15. Developing an effective board is essential for the success of any high-impact nonprofit organization. It is vital to cultivate board members’ understanding of all aspects of nonprofit leadership. By doing this, board members can bet-

ter direct their nonprofit in achieving their mission. The Board of Directors Workshop is designed specifically for nonprofit board members and will explore a variety of topics geared toward helping nonprofits grow and thrive. Sessions will cover the fol-

lowing topics: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls (on Sept. 20) led by L. Peter Temple, Esq., Don Lynn, Esq., and Emily Temple Abels, Esq.; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and the Board (on Oct. 4) led by Zeb Davenport, Ed.D., Timmy Nelson, and Marrea Walker-Smith;

Tech and Cyber Security: What the Board Needs to Know (on Oct. 18) led by Erik Gudmundson; What Donors Look for in Your Nonprofit Financials on (Nov. 1) led by Louise Schorn-Smith, CPA and Kathy Wileczek, CPA; and, Strategic

Planning, Marketing and Fundraising: What’s A Board to Do? (on Nov. 15) led by Karen Simmons, Connie Carter, CFRE, and Krystine Sipple. Registration is free. For more information or to register, please visit chescocf. org/board-workshops.

County opportunity network 'bridging the digital divide' of internet access Joan Holliday and Jim Mercante of the Southern Chester County Opportunity Network (SCCON) provided a summary at the Aug. 26 Longwood Rotary meeting of the digital divide of internet access, the importance of reducing that divide and ways of doing so.

The digital divide is the gap between those with the knowledge, experience, and access to reasonably high speed internet service, and those who lack the access and capability. If you are on the wrong side of the divide, your economic and social disadvantages

are increasing every year, Holliday and Mercante told the group. They said that without sufficient internet access: • you could not work from home if your job permitted it, cutting off your income; • your children could not attend virtual school, the

only format available for months last school year; • you suffered extreme social isolation during the shut down; and • you couldn’t apply for financial aid programs, or vaccinations. The immediate needs have been partially met, primarily through the efforts of our school districts establishing wireless hot spots and distributing computers to students, ISP’s offering low cost basic services, and the creation of learning pods at third party sites that could offer high speed internet access and volunteer support. SCCON has been working on permanent solutions by building a coalition focused on working all aspects of the problem. The first issue being tackled is identifying all the areas where internet access is inadequate in our community. The Chester County Intermediate Unit

is doing an assessment of internet services available throughout the region this fall with the support of a $200,000 grant. The second area being tackled is digital literacy. This aspect of the project focuses on ensuring everyone knows how to operate computers and the software needed to shop, search, support education, communicate, and so on. High digital literacy is expected to improve health, social connection, education, and employment. Educational offerings will need to be in English, Spanish and other languages. SCCON is working with our libraries in this area. Libraries already offer parallel training programs such as English as a Second Language, and parallel resources through printed materials today. The first targets for education are non-English speakers, the

elderly, and those with low incomes. A program created by the nonprofit RSVP has been selected to train the trainers, who will be drawn from the Senior Center, Mighty Writers, and the Maternal and Child Health Consortium/The Family Center for the test phase. The trainers from these organizations will then train the target learners oneon-one. Once this training approach is proven, the supporting organizations supplying the trainers will be expanded to increase the number of trainers available. Long term, the libraries are expected to become the training owners. Funding for computers, as well as to support the continuing education program, is being sought. Eventually, the entire program needs to be permanently embedded in our community.

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Obituaries LESIA MOULDER Lesia Moulder, a resident of Carneys Point, N.J., passed away Aug. 28 at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. She was 59. She was the wife of Thomas C. Moulder. Lesia was a longtime resident of the Kennett Square area and a graduate of Kennett High School, class of 1980. Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of Ray and Mary Pierce. Lesia was a hair stylist and business owner for close to 30 years. She enjoyed reading, music, Netflix, outdoor activities, spending time with her granddaughter, Mackenzie, and her Chihuahua, Tito. She loved to laugh. In addition to her husband, Lesia is survived by her brother, Dan Pierce (and his wife LeeAnne) of Nottingham, her sister, Sonja Donovan (and her husband Don) of Lincoln University, her son, Nicholas Crognale of Philadelphia, and her daughter, Breanna Crognale of Kennett Square. She is also survived by her stepsons, Thomas Moulder Jr. of Woolwich Twp., N.J. and Kevin Moulder of Mickleton, N.J. Lesia fought a medical battle the four previous years with a great perspective on life. She will be missed by many. Please join in honoring her life from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2 at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 W State Street, Kennett Square, Pa. 19348. A time of sharing will follow at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made in Lesia Moulder’s name to the Salem County Humane Society, North Game Creek Road, P O Box 214, Carneys Point, N.J. 08069. To view Lesia’s online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

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FLOYD MORRIS PARSONS CHRISTINA CARISS JACKSON Floyd Morris Parsons, a resident of Avondale, passed away at home on Aug. 25. He was 89. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth “Loukie” Rozazza Parsons, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. He married his loving wife in 1956. Born in Downingtown, he was the son of the late James and Erma Morris Parsons. Floyd was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. He retired after 30 years of service from HewlettPackard in Avondale as a journeyman. He attended Assumption BVM Church in West Grove. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing at Chantilly Manor Country Club in Rising Sun, MD, Newark County Club and Coral Oaks Golf Course, Cape Coral, Fla.. He especially enjoyed traveling to Florida. Floyd was well known as “the Golden Putter.” He is survived by his three daughters, Tamzen M. Parsons of Avondale, Ronda P. Reed (Scott) of Landenberg and Erica DeHaven (John) of Quarryville; and three grandchildren, Westley Reed, Kevin Reed and Desiree DeHaven; and his cat, Clippy. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Parsons. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Neighborhood Services Center, 35 N. 3rd St, Oxford, Pa. 19363. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Christina Cariss Jackson passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Thursday, Aug. 26 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. She was 42 and lived in Nottingham. She was the wife of Richard L. Jackson, with whom she shared 21 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Angelo Rodriguez of Kennett Square and Pamela Dunn of Coatesville. Christina was employed with Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in Oxford as an operation coordinator. She was certified as a nutritionist and fitness instructor. She enjoyed weightlifting, watching softball, traveling and helping others. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and playing with her dogs. Going to the beach with her husband was the thing she enjoyed most. She was an avid reader and liked watching the ID Channel. Christina was funny, witty and always had a smile on her face. She was what most people would call a “firecracker,” but had a heart of gold. She is survived by her husband; her parents; a stepmother, Jenna Rodriguez; a stepfather, Clarence Hall; maternal grandparents, James and Lorraine Shawless of Avondale; many loving uncles and aunts; and two dogs, Apollo and Pepper. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., in Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO BOX 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123-1718. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

LEEDOM RICHARD SMITH Leedom Richard Smith, 95, of West Grove, passed away on Aug. 29 at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband for 53 years of Joyce (Crossan) Smith, who passed away on April 22, 2016. Born on Aug. 1, 1926 in West Chester, he was the son of the late Leedom V. and Clara M. (Sharp) Smith. Leedom was a graduate of Kennett High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and he was deployed to the South Pacific,

working as a helmsman and baker. He was active in the Avondale United Methodist Church for more than 50 years, serving as a trustee and he was involved with the Methodist Men. He spent much of his career as a truck driver, working for a variety of local fuel oil, gasoline, and propane companies, retiring at the age of 63. He loved tending his vegetable garden and fruit trees, watching the Philadelphia Phillies, hunting, and bowling. He was a member of the VFW Post 5467, Kennett Square. Leedom is survived by his three daughters, Susan E. Smith, Linda M. Mitchell (Bruce) and Patricia J. Evans (William) all of Kennett Square, a grandson, Nicholas

Evans, a sister, Ann Thompson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Jane E. Berube, Louise Walker, and Robert J. Smith. All are invited to a graveside service on Friday, Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. at the Bradford Cemetery in Marshallton, Pa. Contributions may be made in Mr. Smith’s name to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 704 W Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, Pa. 19348 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Please visit Mr. Smith’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

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Local News DCCC to require vaccination proof beginning Jan. 1, 2022 Citing the increase in COVID-19 Delta variant cases in Delaware and Chester Counties, Delaware County Community College President Dr. L. Joy Gates Black announced that the college will require proof of vaccination of all students, faculty and staff beginning next year. During a virtual meeting, Dr. Gates Black urged the college family to get the

vaccine because it is “our best option for a return to normalcy.” To keep the college safe, she also detailed plans to require proof of vaccination, as well as to continue the requirement of wearing masks and social distancing, as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “As of January 1, 2022, the college will require

proof of vaccination for all students, faculty, staff and visitors to the college’s campuses. There will be an exemption option for those individuals who may have reasons for not taking the vaccine, and we will of course continue to offer online courses and support services so that the educational progress of students will not be interrupted,” Dr. Gates Black said. “More information

will be released after the start of the semester, and we will work collaboratively and collectively with senior leadership, faculty leadership and the faculty delegate to develop a plan for moving forward with implementing this requirement. Together, we will overcome the challenges facing us and we will come out of this pandemic stronger than we were before.” With Dr. Gates Black’s

announcement, Delaware County Community College joins Community College of Philadelphia and many other colleges and universities in greater Philadelphia in requiring proof of vaccination. A number of private universities in the region, including the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel, Villanova, Widener, Cabrini, Temple and Neumann also are requir-

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An application for registration of the fictitious name: Square Roots Community Initiative, doing business at: 455 Birch Street, Kennett Square, PA 19363, has been filed in the Department of State at Harrisburg, PA, pursuant to the Fictitious Names Act, Act 1982-295. The application was filed by: Square Roots Community Partnership, Inc. 9p-1-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the London Grove Township Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2021 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the London Grove Township Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA. The public is invited. 9p-1-1t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of. Catania, Frances J. late of Wayne, PA. LETTERS TESTA-

MENTARY on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to: Lillian A. Catania and Vincent J. Catania, c/o Hope Bosniak, Esq., Dessen, Moses & Rossitto, 600 Easton Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090, Co-Executors. Dessen, Moses & Rossitto, 600 Easton Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090 8p-18-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Wilma Goldman Late of Malvern, Malvern Borough, PA, LETTERS of Administration 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: Janet E. Cherry, Administrator, 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apt. 19B24, Philadelphia, PA 19130 8p-25-3t

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, September 16 th, 2021 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, October 18th, 2021.

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ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, Situate in the Township of London Britain, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Record Final Plan of Properties Owned by Dominick J. Baffone, III, and Jean M. Baffone, H & W, Marc A. Baffone and Kathleen W. Baffone, H & W, and Eugene F. Oates and Frances H. Oates, H & W, made by CrossanRaimato, Inc., West Grove, Pennsylvania, dated 03/17/1999 and last revised 09/24/1999 and recorded as Plan File No. 15152, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the title line in the bed of Mercer Mill Road (T-317) at a common corner of Lots B and C as shown on said Plan; thence from said beginning point and extending through the bed of said road North 41 degrees, 18 minutes, 42 seconds East, 88.04 feet to a point, a corner of lands now or late of Mark E. Schroeder, et ux; thence extending along lands of the same South 89 degrees, 08 minutes, 24 seconds East, 931.35 feet to a point, a corner of Lot B, aforesaid; thence extending along the same the two following courses and distances: (1) South 64 degrees, 28 minutes, 00 seconds West, 698.08 feet to a point; (2) North 55 degrees, 19 minutes, 00 seconds West, crossing over a certain proposed 25 feet wide driveway easement 437.14 feet to a point, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING part of the same premises which MARGARET L. OWENS N/K/A MARGARET L. DORNEMAN AND WILLIAM DORNEMAN, HER HUSBAND AND MAXINE J. OWENS N/K/A MAXINE J. CZARNECKI AND WALTER CZARNECKI, III, HER HUSBAND, by Indenture bearing date MAY 15, 1998 and recorded MAY 22, 1998 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for the County of CHESTER, in Record

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BEING LOT NO. C on said Plan. BEING UPI NO. 73-3-11 PLAINTIFF: Malvern Federal Saving Bank

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Subject to the joint use and maintenance of 25 feet wide driveway easement by the owners of Lots 1, 2, and C.

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SALE NO. 21-9-104 Writ of Execution No. 2016-11614 DEBT $256,779.69

DEFENDANT: Lisa Debarardinis & David Owens SALE ADDRESS: 250 Mercer Mill Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ROGER P. CAMERON, ESQ. 610-426-4400 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 Advertising dates: Wednesdays, August 25th, September 1st, 8th 8p-25-3t

Classifieds Auctions Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers - Exton located at 371 Gordon Dr., Exton PA 19341 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. This sale will occur as an online auc-T tion via www.storagetreasures.com onr 9/15/2021 at 10:00AM. Josh Marshall unit #A005; Lucy Direnigio unit #D027. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply

Yard Sale Yard Sale Friday, September 10, 4pm - 7pm Saturday, September 11, 8am - 2pm Sunday, September 12, 10am - 2pm 270 Kimble Road, Lincoln University Lots and lots of good stuff to be had for cheap. A little bit of everything. Don't Miss Out!!!

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Local News Nine student employees receive scholarships from Jenner’s Pond Employee Scholarship Fund This year, the Employee Scholarship Fund of Jenner’s Pond awarded scholarships to nine very deserving student employees. Each scholarship of $3,000 reflects the generous support of the resident donors for the work and dedication of the returning and part-time high school scholars. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, these employees dashed around campus, constantly adjusting to changing circumstances to bring the residents meals, treats, and some much-needed joy.

In order to qualify for a scholarship, each student must have worked a certain number of hours and submitted an application with an essay. Winners are then determined by a volunteer selection committee. Two of the award recipients from last year returned and have qualified along with seven current high school seniors. The 2021 award recipients include the following: Kaylin Cousin (Duquesne University, majoring in nursing), Madeline Stancil (Gwynedd Mercy University, majoring in nursing), Jessica Smith

(Hartwick College, majoring in nursing), Kirstie Szewczyk (West Chester University, majoring in psychology), Jesus Cordova-Rangel (West Chester University, majoring in cell & molecular biology), Rosalie Galli (Delaware County Community College, majoring in nursing), Jasmine Rivera-Salinas (Duquesne University, majoring in nursing), Evelyn Lara (Delaware County Community College, majoring in early childhood education), and Fatima Ayllon (Temple University,

majoring in health information management). Recipients were asked how Jenner’s Pond has prepared them to move forward. “The skills I acquired at Jenner’s Pond helped me grow into the person I am today,” said Fatima Ayllon. “Whether it’s communication, teamwork, responsibility, respect, or handling constructive criticism, any experience from here will forever impact positively in my future career as a nurse,” said Jasmine Rivera-Salinas. Congratulations are extended to all of the

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The student employees who received the Employee Scholarship Fund of Jenner’s Pond awards for 2021.

hard-working and deserv- received scholarships this ing student employees who year.

Avon Grove Lions honor three students with Scholastic Achievement awards

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The Avon Grove Lions Club recognized three students at the Chester County Technical College High School with Scholastic Achievement certificates and checks. The recipients of the awards are Ruben Estrada, Jarley Tapia Bercerril, and Luc Stackhouse.

Greg and Danita Walker Scholarship promotes workforce training The Cecil College Foundation continues to make opportunities available to individuals seeking to better their lives by creating the Greg and Danita Walker Scholarship. This scholarship will help cover the expenses for students interested in starting a new career or expanding their skills in their current industry through workforce programs at Cecil College. This scholarship was established in 2021 in honor of Greg and Danita Walker, in acknowledgment of their perseverance through life’s many obstacles. Greg and Danita Walker, both hailing from Iowa, married and started a family at a young age, creating a wonderful life together. Some 40 years later, they continue to be an inspiration to their family. Having become part of the North East community in 1981, Greg and Danita Walker raised four daughters and cherish their seven grandchildren. As a “master craftsman,” Greg Walker builds homes in the region with a love to

hunt and fish in his spare time. Danita Walker, who recently retired, spends her time spoiling her grandchildren and cheering on the Baltimore Orioles. To apply for this and other Cecil College scholarships, visit cecil.edu/scholarships. If you are interested in supporting a student through a tax-deductible gift, please contact the Cecil College Foundation at foundation@ cecil.edu or visit cecil.edu/ foundation.

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Greg and Danita Walker’s daughters created a scholarship in their honor. From left are daughters Alexandria O’Donnell, AmberLee Leitsch, Amy Short, and Alesha Walker with Danita Walker and Greg Walker.

PUBLIC AUCTION 5 BR 2 BATH FARMHOUSE & BANK BARN w/3 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE ON 10.01 ACRES PHOENIXVILLE AREA

THURSDAY, SEP. 30 @ 4:00 PM Location: 1080 Collegeville Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460, Montgomery County, Upper Providence Twp, Spring-Ford Area School District. Real Estate: Farmhouse and bank barn on 10.01 acres in prime location. House: 1840’s stone & vinyl sided farmhouse w/2,482 SF consisting of an eat-in kit. w/vinyl plank flooring, elec. range, DW, microwave, & fridge; breakfast nook; dining room; family room w/hardwood floor & FP w/elec. insert; living room; laundry room w/W/D & full bath on main floor. The second floor has 3 BRs & full bath, and third floor has 2 BRs. The house has a full bsmt., oil hot water heat, on site well and septic. Barn: 46x36 frame bank barn w/attached 25x36 three car garage. The property also contains a 7x9 potting shed and stone root cellar. NOTE: This property has been well maintained and sets back along Rt. 29, less than 1 mile from Rt. 422 and less than 2 miles from Phoenixville. The house is currently being rented for $1,000/month with potential for more. This property is partially open space and partially deed restricted against further development. The land is mostly flat with the majority being tillable. Open House: Saturday, September 18 & 25 (1-3 PM) or by apt. call 610-286-5183. Terms: 10% down day of sale; settlement within 45 days of sale; Terms by: Estate of James & Dolores Pierson. Kling and Deibler Attorneys.

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