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Volume 151, No. 37

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Reservations about hotel plan in Kennett Square Kennett Square Borough Council supports a HARB board ruling to deny the demolition of three buildings in the historic district— delighting residents who lined up in opposition to the initial plan By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

A boutique hotel might still be built in Kennett Square Borough, but the plans for one near the intersection of Broad and Cypress streets that were introduced just last month appear to be all but dead. At its meeting on Sept. 5, Kennett Square Borough Council voted 6-0 to support a decision by the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) to deny an application to demolish three buildings on the site where the hotel was proposed. Early in the meeting, Edward Foley, an attorney with Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP, who is representing the Kennett Realty Group for the project, requested that borough council table a decision on the matter so that the applicant could make War rages again at Battle a follow-up presentation to

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council in the near future. He explained that the Kennett Realty Group was already in the process of making revisions to the concept plans to address some of the concerns that have been raised. But when Kennett Square Borough Council elected to deny the request immediately rather than accommodate the applicant’s request to wait to see those revisions, it sent a clear message that the hotel plans, as they stand, are almost certainly dead-on-arrival, and it would take more than minor revisions for the project to move forward. Clara Saxton, a member of the HARB board, outlined the reasons why the plan to demolish the three buildings, which are within the boundaries of the borough’s historic district, are not consistent with the borough’s HARB ordinance. Saxton explained that the Continued on Page 2A

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Kennett Square Borough London Grove latest Council OKs agreement-of-sale township to say ‘No’ to gerrymandering for Weinstein lot The Kennett Library is purchasing the property to construct a new library building By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Kennett Square Borough is officially selling the Weinstein lot to the Kennett Library so that a new library building can be constructed on the site near the intersection of State and Willow streets in the downtown area. The Weinstein lot is just one block east of the current library building. At the Sept. 5 meeting, Kennett Square Borough Council unanimously Continued on Page 4A

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Penn Township board opposes sale of Chester Water Authority By Nancy Johnson Correspondent

At their Sept. 6 meeting, the Penn Township Calendar of Events......2B Board of Supervisors Obituaries...................3B passed a resolution expressClassifieds..................5B ing to the Chester County Commissioners their strong opposition to any potential sale of Chester Water © 2007 The Chester County Press Authority (CWA). CWA serves 42,000 customers in the city of Chester and parts of Delaware and Chester counties, including Penn Township. In May, the CWA Board of Opinion.......................7A

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Directors received an unsolicited $320 million offer from Aqua America to purchase the customers and assets of the company. The board rejected the offer with a vote of 9-0. However, there is concern that, because of CWA’s financial health, as well as its history of low rates and good service, it may receive another proposal at any time. Chester County customers of CWA currently pay an average monthly water rate that is about 33 percent lower than Aqua’s

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer London Grove Township has become the latest municipality in Chester County to sign on in its rejection of gerrymandering in Pennsylvania voting districts, but not without argument. By a 3-2 vote at its Sept. 6 meeting, the township’s Board of Supervisors agreed to adopt a resolution that adds the township to a growing list of Pennsylvania cities, towns, boroughs, and counties who have already adopted similar resolutions in support of fair redistricting practices,

including 14 municipalities in Chester County. London Grove Township joins New Garden, West Bradford Township and Oxford Borough as the latest municipalities added to the list. Those voting in favor of the petition were supervisors Dave Connors, Mike Pickel and Thomas Szakas. Those not voting in favor of the petition were board chairman Richard ScottHarper and supervisor Steve Zurl. Last Wednesday’s presentation, led by township resident Russ Losco and former supervisor Eric Continued on Page 3A

East Marlborough will be getting Aldi supermarket next year By John Chambless Staff Writer

average monthly rate. “I fully support Chester Water Authority. They are a great local company which supplies water at very competitive rates and provides good service to our community,” said Curtis Mason, the chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “They also support our community by providing open space and recreation. Keep our water provider local.” While the current CWA board has consistently said that its mission is to provide

East Marlborough Township will be getting its own Aldi supermarket next year, and the township supervisors approved the conditional use order for the new business at their meeting on Sept. 11. Aldi will be moving into the former Sears Paint and Hardware store at 817 W. Baltimore Pike. The Sears store is in the process of closing. An Aldi representative who was at the supervisors meeting estimated the market will open in the second quarter of 2018. Aldi is the common brand of two leading global discount supermarket chains that have stores in 18 countries. Locally, there are Aldi stores in Exton and Coatesville. Board chairman Richard Hannum, Jr., read each of the specifications for the conditional use order aloud. The Aldi store will not be allowed to store items

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demolition of the buildings would detract from the historic district, and would go against everything that the HARB ordinance stands for. She added that the developer presented no evidence to show why the buildings should be demolished, and the buildings themselves are in good shape―they are utilized as office space. About two dozen residents lined up during an hour-long public comment session to share their concerns about the proposed hotel. Many of the residents said that the hotel, with its 100-plus rooms, would represent a significant threat to the charm, character, and history of Kennett Square. Numerous residents suggested that the developers should go back to the drawing board and come up with a new plan for a hotel that would fit in better with downtown district, starting with a new location that wouldn’t require the demolition of buildings in the historic district. As Dennis Melton, an architect in town, explained, “I like the idea of a hotel in Kennett Square. I think the

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on the sidewalk, will have off-peak times for deliveries, and will close daily at 9 p.m. Since the grocery store is expected to draw more traffic and business than the Sears store, the township is securing a $10,000 donation from the company to be used for the Baltimore Pike Improvement Program. The Pet Valu store, located next to the new Aldi, will remain. Supervisor John Sarro, who

location being proposed is not appropriate.” Melton added, “The three structures in that location have historic value, they are useful, and they contribute to the economic development of the town.” Others agreed with Melton’s assessment that a different location for the hotel would be preferable. Borough resident Peter Waterkotte said that he didn’t think that a hotel that could be up to 75 feet tall is the right fit for Kennett Square. “One of the things I’m hearing tonight is that our community is saying that we are okay with a hotel coming to town, if it’s done right,” Waterkotte said. “We love our town. We want to protect our town.” He concluded his remarks by saying that he is confident that borough officials, working with local residents, will be able to make sure that the project is accomplished in the correct manner. Resident Brenda Mercomes said, “I think the idea of a hotel in Kennett Square is wonderful, but not at the expense of historical buildings.” Susan Myers said that a

borough with as much historic charm and character as Kennett Square should be protective of its historical resources, and not allow them to be replaced with buildings that aren’t creatively designed. “There is no imagination and no creativity to putting up another box,” Myers said. She also expressed her surprise that there had been no mention of the borough’s ordinance pertaining to hotels. The square-footage of the proposed site is about one-half the size of what would be required to build a hotel according to the ordinance, she said. “My question is, why are we even considering this?” Myers asked. Sally Warren, a resident of Kennett Square for the last 20 years, also had a question: “What if we destroy these buildings and then the hotel plans fall through?” Holly Peters, the owner of Holly Peters Oriental Rugs & Home, has owned the building at 109 South Broad Street for the last nine years. She said that another tall building on the street that doesn’t have a retail component would not be helpful to her business, or

the others on the street. She also read comments from Renee, the owner of Anchor Life + Fitness, which shared a similar sentiment. Peters said that everyone should celebrate the fact that Kennett Square has reached a point where a hotel is looking to locate downtown, but it must be the right kind of hotel on the right site. No fewer than three candidates for a seat on Kennett Square Borough Council declared their opposition to allowing the demolition of the buildings to move forward. Two owners of bedand-breakfast establishments also voiced their opposition. Everyone who spoke against the proposed plan at the meeting joined the more than 900 people who had signed an online petition at change.org that was also against the project. During his time at the microphone, Foley pointed out that the Kennett Realty Group was only requesting a conditional application for demolition at this point, and it is based on the condition that, at some point in the future, the borough council approves the hotel. If the plans for the hotel are not

approved by council, there is no need to demolish the buildings. “You will remain in control of the process,” Foley said. After listening to the residents’ concerns, borough council did not feel the need to wait to see revised plans from the developer. Instead, they voted, as the HARB board did, to not allow the demolition of the buildings. Ethan Cramer, the council member who made the motion, said that the HARB ordinance that is in place in the borough makes it clear that buildings in the historic district are to be protected. Council member Jamie Mallon, said that there may be a need for a boutique hotel in town, but “this is probably not the best location for it.” Council member LaToya Myers expressed a similar sentiment, saying: “I do not believe it’s in the best location.” Doug Doerfler said that the HARB board was doing its job when it voted to not allow the demolition of the historic buildings. “I completely agree with their decision,” he said. Council president Dan Maffei noted that the con-

cept of the project was very preliminary. He said that he, too, would be voting to uphold the HARB board’s decision. Council member Wayne Braffman talked about the importance of the buildings on the proposed site and other historic buildings in town to the residents of Kennett Square. “Those buildings are us,” Braffman said. “You rip out those buildings, you rip out our heart.” He suggested that borough officials should review the ordinance that pertains to the Tall Buildings Overlay, because it would seem to be in conflict with the ordinances protecting the historic district. Braffman pledged to work with the developer to find a more suitable location for the boutique hotel. “I have to believe that there is a suitable location,” he said. Council voted 6-0 to uphold the HARB board’s decision. The large crowd applauded the decision.

has a sign business, recused himself from voting on the Aldi conditional use order because he has worked for the shopping centers. Supervisor Eddie Caudill also recused himself. At the opening of the meeting, during public comment, supervisor Christine Kimmel expressed her concern about overflow parking at Unionville High School. At the annual back-to-school night, Kimmel said, cars were parked along Route 82

and in the fire lane at the school. “This has happened several times in the past, and there is nobody directing traffic,” she said. “People were walking to their cars, at night, along Route 82, and I am concerned that someone will get hit.” Parking is not allowed on Route 82, and cars could be ticketed and towed, but Police Chief Robert Clarke said the township does not usually have an officer working at night. Township

manager Laurie Prysock said she would contact school superintendent John Sanville to discuss options for parking when a large events are taking place at the high school and middle school. The roundabout on Route 82 was also discussed. Prysock said that the Longwood Rotary and the Four Seasons Garden Club have agreed to plant and maintain the traffic island if the township agrees to water and mow it. The commitment has been made for five years, Prysosck said, at no cost to the township. Planting will take place at the end of September. The design has been approved by PennDOT. The board unanimously approved the proposal. “It will be nice to get that area cleaned up,” said Sarro said. The long-discussed issue of crosswalks in front of Unionville High School and Patton Middle School was brought up by Prysock, who reported that a grant is available to pay all the construction costs of the crosswalks if the township and the school district are willing to split the design costs. The UnionvilleChadds Ford School Board will vote on the proposal on Sept. 18, but the grant application is due on Sept. 22, Prysock said. If the cost sharing is approved, and an additional grant from the Longwood Foundation falls into place, Prysock said the

township and school district would each pay about $60,000 for the project. Without the Longwood grant, each would pay about $90,000. “Basically, it’s a $900,000 project that we’d pay $90,000 for,” Prysock said. Supervisor Bob Weer said he believes the school district should pay all of the design costs. Other supervisors disagreed. “Route 82 is a township road, and it’s our responsibility to do this,” said supervisor Eddie Caudill. “It’s a safety issue. Sharing the costs is a great idea.” Ultimately, the board approved the grant application, with Weer opposing. The board heard from Fred Wissemann of the Kennett Area Senior Center, who is asking for donations from townships that use the senior center. “There are 312 residents of East Marlborough who use the senior center,” Wissemann said. Weer pointed out that number was less than 5 percent of the township’s population. “I support the senior center, but we have to be careful,” Weer said. Wissemann said the senior center provides valuable services and would be happy with any amount the township decides to donate. No decision about a donation was made. There was a lengthy discussion of a preliminary plan for Longwood Preserve,

a proposed 150-unit townhome development to be built on land to the north of the Everfast property on Schoolhouse Lane. Attorney John Jaros asked the board for input on several issues, including a proposed reduction in the width of the entrance road to the community, as well as public access to walking trails bordering the homes. A boulevard-style entrance with plantings on a center island was altered in response to concerns from local fire companies about getting emergency equipment into the area. A secondary emergency entrance was also added on the southern edge of Longwood Preserve. The road will be gated except in emergency situations. Township solicitor Frone Crawford pointed out that a proposed walking trail for the public requires the builders of Longwood Preserve to negotiate with surrounding property owners to allow public access. Jaros said an initial plan to locate the walking trail in a loop 50 feet from a large number of the homes raised concerns about security, and several alternate locations were discussed. Next month, the board will decide if the township will adopt the streets in the proposed development as public.

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

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Schott, was the latest effort in a largely grass roots citizens brigade across Chester County that has been led by Fair Districts PA, a nonpartisan, citizen-led, statewide coalition working to create a process for redistricting that is transparent, impartial, and fair. Over the last several months, residents have become a regular site at meetings, encouraging their elected officials to reject the policies now in place throughout Pennsylvania that shape congressional districts to a particular party. The game plan of Fair Districts PA is to get as many municipalities as possible throughout the state to support their efforts in conjunction with two bills in Harrisburg that propose to create an independent citizens commission in charge of both legislative and congressional redistricting. PA Senate Bill 22 is a bipartisan proposal introduced by Senators Lisa Boscola, a Democrat, and Mario Scavello, a Republican; and PA House Bill 722 is a bipartisan proposal introduced by Representative Eric Roe, a Republican, and Representative Steve Samuelson, a Democrat. Passage of these two bills -- both now in committee -- will put an end to the current laws on the state books, which puts state legislators in charge of redrawing their voting districts, which happens every 10 years to reflect population changes. Redistricting is scheduled to be done again after the 2020 census.

It promises to be a long road to passage for both bills, as they will need to pass the House and Senate in 2018 and 2020, and then be passed through a citizen’s referendum, in order for them to enacted. Using comparison maps of the 7th Congressional District as a guide, Losco noted the massive shape change the district has undergone over the last 60 years, changing from a fairly contiguous voting district to an inkblot test that some have referred to as “Goofy kicking Donald Duck,” that snakes its way through portions of Delaware, Berks, Lancaster, Montgomery and Chester counties. “The result of gerrymandering here at home is that it has robbed our citizens of the right to cast meaningful votes,” said Losco, who forwarded a petition signed by 190 township residents to the board. “The citizens are no longer represented by their congressmen or representatives. Many citizens have stopped voting, simply because they feel that their vote is meaningless. “The result in Washington, D.C. and Harrisburg is gridlock,” Losco added. “Our elected officials there really have no incentive to compromise, so we’ve lost the moderate portion of our government.” The current situation strongly favors the Republicans, but this is not a Republican or Democratic matter, Losco said. “This is not an attempt at a power grab by one side or the other trying to do away with gerrymandering,” he said. “In fact, under the current rules for

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redistricting, the state is in a position that if these rules aren’t changed, the Democrats will have the upper hand and will be able to draw these crazy, bizarre districts to benefit them. This is really about returning Pennsylvania and the nation to a fair and representative government. Gerrymandering does violence to the Constitution, so it is the sworn duty of every elected official to do whatever they can to eliminate it.” Although the overwhelming opinion of the board favored a more fair and balanced method of drawing districts, the conversation point focused on whether it is in the jurisdiction of township supervisors to take a position on a political issue. “I never envisioned that as part of my role as a supervisor that I would try to influence state legislatures on how people vote, as a board,” said ScottHarper, who later called gerrymandering a “schoolyard political ploy.” “As an individual, I do not disagree with anything you’re saying. I think it’s despicable. I just don’t think that’s the role of a board of supervisors to make statements on those issues.” Rather than latching the board onto the petition, Scott-Harper said that there was power in numbers, and encouraged London Grove Township residents to contact their state representatives. “Instead of saying, ‘I got a letter from five [supervisors],’ [legislators] can say, ‘I got phone calls from 5,000 residents from

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London Grove Township resident Russ Losco represented a group of local citizens at the Sept. 6 township supervisors’ meeting, that led to the board passing a resolution rejecting gerrymandering in voting districts.

London Grove Township. That to me seems to be a much heavier hammer than a board of supervisors drafting a resolution. “It is a political issue that should be resolved through state government and state government listening to its residents,” he later added. “I’m an elected official with a specific purpose to protect our health, welfare and safety, and I don’t belive that this [is about] health, welfare and safety. I believe this is politics.” Some in the audience took issue with Scott-Harper. “We’re talking about voting, but I’m talking about representation,” said resident Wanda Belli. “If I’m on the borderline, my neighbors are represented by another person, so there is no community representation in that last drawing [of the 7th District]. If we say it’s not political but wait for the people to be

elected in this system to make a change, it’s not likely to happen.” Pickel’s support of the resolution, he said, was influenced by a recent 25-minute phone call he had with Rep. John Lawrence. “I asked [Lawrence], ‘Help me understand what we should do for our residents, if we’ve got people signing petitions and people coming to us,’” Pickel said. “’Should we be taking a stand on larger issues in London Grove Township?’ Rep. Lawrence said, and I agree with him 100 percent, that like we’ve done in the past when residents have brought issues to us, it is always good to go on the public record on where we stand as a board of supervisors to support our residents.” “We need some kind of groundswell of support in this rejection,” said Schott after the vote. “My hope is

that if we get enough resolutions passed and make enough phone calls and write enough editorials, it may have impact on the final decision.” “Now this experience goes to other people in other municipalities, to see how they say the same thing,” Losco said. “[This resolution] doesn’t have the weight of the law. It doesn’t have the authority to that, but [as was mentioned during the meeting], John Lawrence answers their calls. So something like this, coming from a board of supervisors, means so much more. “Those three signatures on this resolution mean more than 300 phone calls to John Lawrence,” Losco added. “This [decision] carries more weight.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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the highest quality drinking water to its customers at the lowest possible price, there is a concern that should the board change, this philosophy could change as well. A simple majority of the board, five of the nine members, could decide to accept an offer. The board members -- three representing the City of Chester, three from Delaware County, and three representing Chester County -- serve five-year term appointments which are set to expire this year. The Delaware County Commissioners recently reappointed its representatives, but neither the City of Chester nor Chester County has acted yet. The supervisors also heard a presentation by township resident Ron Hill on redistricting reform, during which he asked them to support PA House Bill 722. Basically, the bill proposes reapportioning and legislative redistricting in all of Pennsylvania.

While Mason commended Hill for speaking on a cause he believes in, he said he could not support the bill in its current format, since he thinks “all voters should have a say.” Although the bill initially provides for a Redistricting Commission, later parts of it explain that if there is not agreement, a decision would be made by a single person. “I could not say this is the best way to go. I agree with the first part [of the bill], but I’d never agree to the end,” said supervisor Radar O’Connell. Vice chairman Victor Mantegna suggested, “Let’s table it until the end changes,” which drew nods of agreement from the supervisors. The 13th Annual Health & Wellness Community Picnic, sponsored by Penn Township and Jennersville Regional Hospital, is slated for Saturday, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Penn’s Park (260 Lewis Rd., West Grove), with a rain date the

following day. There will be free chicken barbecue, Jesse Garron’s Live Elvis Tribute, the Larry Tucker Band,

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health and wellness screenings, the Flyers Ice Girls, Continued from Page 1A Jungle John, an obstacle approved the agreementcourse, Medic 94 and more. of-sale, acting quickly on a request made just two months ago by the Kennett Library board to sell the Weinstein lot at a reasonable price. Up until the time that the request was made on July 3, the library and the borough had been working collaboratively on a larger municipal building project that would have included a new borough administration building, a new library, a police station, and an auditorium. That building would have been constructed on the Weinstein lot, but then the library board announced that it was moving forward on its own to build a new library, rather than collaborating with the borough on the larger project. That made the sale of the Weinstein lot from the Photo by Nancy Johnson borough to the library a ‘Elvis’ will make his annual appearance at Penn necessity. The borough subseTownship’s Health & Wellness Community Picnic on Sept. 23. quently had an appraisal completed on the Weinstein lot. It was appraised at $550,000. The borough’s Finance Committee determined that the borough could offer the Weinstein lot to the library for $386,000, which is a figure that would allow the borough to recoup the modest costs that the borough had absorbed when it was working with the library on a multi-use building. Library officials were immediately receptive to that asking price. Negotiations on the terms of the agreement-of-sale began immediately. At the Sept. 5 meeting, borough solicitor Marc Jonas said that the agreement went back and forth between the two parties for revisions until both sides were satisfied. The borough has the option to re-purchase the Weinstein lot at the same price that it sold it for up until construction work begins on the site, Jonas said. Additionally, there is a 25-year deed restriction that limits the building’s use to serving as a library. Kennett Square Borough officials and library board members held a signing ceremony on Sept. 6 to commemorate the sale of the Weinstein lot as a major milestone in the process to build a new library. Tom Swett, the chairman of the library board, said in a statement, “A year ago, the library trustees made a promise to do everything possible to secure a great site in the center of Kennett Square for a new library building. With the borough’s help, we have succeeded. We are thankful to the Borough Council of Kennett Square for making the property available and for giving us a very fair price.” The Kennett Library now plans to have an environmental assessment and soils testing completed on the Weinstein lot to insure its suitability for a multistory building. After those tests are complete, the library will make the final payments to the borough and the land will transfer to the library. The library is also focusing on a fundraising campaign to construct and furnish the new library.

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cil that Kennett Square Borough has received a grant for $500,000 to fund an expansion of the parking garage. The borough has been contemplating an expansion for several years, and securing a grant of this kind was necessary for the infrastructure upgrade to move forward. With the sale of the Weinstein lot, the borough will definitely looking for additional parking in the coming years. Scalise said that borough officials will go through a process to determine the demand for additional parking before putting together a plan for borough council to consider.

The champs! Mayor Matt Fetick led a salute to the KAU 13and 14-year-old baseball team, which advanced to the World Series in their age group in August, representing the United States in the finals. Many of the coaches and players on the team were at the meeting for the proclamation honoring the team. The team is coached by Matt Patterson, Sean Burns, and Brian Regenye. The players reside in either the Kennett or Unionville-Chadds Ford school districts. Fetick lauded the team not only for the good play on the baseball field, but for always showing sportsmanship and representing the Borough of Kennett Square so well.

Honoring Holliday Kennett Square Borough officials honored Kathy Holliday for her 20 years of service as the borough’s finance director. Holliday is retiring from that role after serving from February of 1997 to September of 2017. Council president Dan Maffei and council member Geoffrey Bosley presented Holliday with a plaque and flowers on behalf of the borough. Bosley also read from a proclamation that was issued by State Rep. Steve Barrar recognizing Holliday’s contributions for the borough. Bosley worked closely with Holliday during his time serving on the borough’s Finance Committee. He said that Holliday was a very important part of the team that helped improve Kennett Square’s financial standing over the last two decades. Holliday made a brief statement, thanking her colleagues and coworkers. “I enjoyed working here for the last 20 years,” Holliday said. “It’s been great being a part of the team that has improved Kennett Square. I looked forward to coming to work every day.”

Remembering Talamonti Borough council observed a moment of silence for longtime borough resident and community servant Tony Talamonti, who recently passed away. Talamonti was a past president and longtime volunteer with the Kennett Fire Company. A proclamation honoring Talamonti’s contributions to Kennett Square could take place in the near future.

To contact Staff Writer Borough manager Joseph Steven Hoffman, email ediScalise informed coun- tor@chestercounty.com.

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Unionville field hockey falls to Henderson, 1-0 By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

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The Unionville Indians field hockey team was on the attack offensively for large portions of the game, but were unable to get on the scoreboard against a good defensive team.

The Unionville field hockey team controlled the flow of large portions of the Sept. 7 game against West Chester Henderson, but they were unable to score a goal, ultimately falling to the visiting team, 1-0. Each team had a scoring opportunity early in the game, but soon Unionville was putting pressure on Henderson’s defense as Katie Anderson and Annie McDonough, two of Unionville’s mid-fielders, helped the Indians stay on the offensive for long stretches. Morgan Lyons, a forward for the Indians, nearly put her team on the board, but her shot was just wide, one of several instances where Unionville seemed to be on the verge of scoring. Most of the action in the first half took place with Unionville on the offensive, but when Henderson did move the ball up the field, the Indians’ defense did a good job in front of goal keeper Lizzie Gaebel. At the 4:50 mark of the first half, Gaebel made a nice save that kept the game scoreless.

But then, with 3:30 left to play in the first half, Henderson’s Isabel Harkins scored what would turn out to be the only goal of the game. Just like that, the entire game changed as momentum swung toward Henderson. Unionville still had some scoring opportunities during the second half— Anderson and Madison Miles each had shots on goal in quick succession at about the midway point of the second half, but Henderson’s defense was up to the task. McDonough attempted a long goal with about 13 minutes to play, but the ball hit the cage. Emily Franco, Henderson’s goal keeper, tallied 15 saves during the contest. Unionville’s last charge came with about two minutes to play, but Henderson was equal to the challenge and kept the Indians off the scoreboard. Unionville has games coming up against Sun Valley on Sept. 14 and Villa Maria on Sept. 15, while Henderson takes on Avon Grove on Sept. 14 and Harriton on Sept. 15. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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The Indians had some scoring opportunities, especially in the first half.

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Once upon a time, before he became the Attorney General of the United States, Jeff Sessions was a rising star in Alabama politics. When he saw that his state’s poultry jobs were being given to immigrants from Mexico and Central America, Sessions proclaimed compassion for the displaced workers whose jobs, he said, were being stolen away from them. It was for good reason, h said; the immigrants in question were in the United States illegally. In the years since, his stand only served to ignite what has become the foghorn of Sessions’ antiimmigration rant that hit its highwater mark recently, when he served as the President’s lackey in telling 800,000 people who were brought to the United States illegally as children and are now the beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA), signed into executive order by President Obama in 2012, that their lives as Americans teeter on the brink of deportation. “Our nation’s compassion is being manipulated and misplaced,” Sessions said. “There is nothing compassionate about the failure to enforce immigration laws.” Reading from a prepared speech, Sessions smiled frequently, and afterward, he took no questions. Like an errand boy sent to deliver a bill, he was obedient to a boss who has taunted him for the past several weeks behind the veil of a Twitter rampage, the way a bully treats a weakling. And, as if to curry favor with the President, the smiling Mr. Sessions delivered the following statement that echoed tenants of the President’s winning campaign last year, that called for the building of a wall to keep out the rapists and the bad hombres along our southern border: “Enforcing the law saves lives, protects communities and taxpayers, and prevents human suffering,” he said. “Failure to enforce the laws in the past has put our nation at risk of crime, violence and even terrorism.” Never has a message about the average American Dreamer been delivered with so much malice, and with little more motivation than to incite fear and division, as what the smiling Mr. Sessions delivered at that podium. If these indictments against this population are truth, then we invite the Attorney General to spend one week in the Kennett Consolidated School System, and in the School Districts of Oxford, Avon Grove and Unionville-Chadds Ford, and prove it. We invite the smiling Mr. Sessions to walk up and down the hallways between classes; to have lunch with students and hear their dreams and understand their hardships; to sit down with teachers and administrators and hear the inspirational stories of their students to succeed against odds. Then we invite him to return to Washington, D.C. and talk about how these young people -- some now in thier early 20s -- are inciting crime, violence and terrorism. The proof is in the facts; a study conducted by the University of California-San Diego states that since DACA was enacted in 2012, 63 percent of DREAMers have obtained a better paying job than their parents; their average annual earning has increased from $20,000 to $36,000; 64.5 percent have purchased their first car and nearly 16 percent have purchased their first home; 52.5 percent are currently pursing a bachelors degree and 19 percent are currently pursing advanced degrees (masters degree, advanced professional degree, doctorate). The encouraging news is that there is a fair amount of bipartisan support for DACA, and legal challenges already on the table or about to be, which guarantees that getting rid of DACA will not be an easy walk. We can not know for certain the exact reason or reasons why DACA may ultimately vanish, and speculation that it is yet another method of wiping away yet another vestige of the Obama presidency has not ben proven. This, however, we do know: That if those young people in our community are asked to leave the United States, the damage, both economical and that of our conscience, would be irrepairable. It would begin to dismantle our heart by removing our busy hands, and so we again invite the smiling Mr. Sessions to visit our four school districts, because one week in our community’s schools is enough to change the mind of even the most heartless and cruel of our lawmakers.

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Oxford sophomore helps raise funds for inclusive playground Oxford Area High School sophomore Sophie Distenfeld recently visited the Oxford Rotary Club to present a check for $2,234 toward the club’s project to build an inclusive playground at Oxford Memorial Parka. Sophie coordinated her fundraising initiative through the organization Our Children Making Change, with which she serves as a student representative. Our Children Making Change is a way for children of all ages to raise money for charities in their communities by performing age appropriate chores. Sophie, who has been active in the organization for over seven years, is pictured with mom Alison and Oxford Rotary Club inclusive playground project coordinator Dr. Raymond Fischer. The inclusive playground will have its official ribbon cutting ceremony at the Oxford Presbyterian Church’s annual Apple Festival on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m.

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Kennett Square shines for Annual Mushroom Festival By Carla Lucas Correspondent Mushrooms may not like cool, dry, sunny weather, but people certainly do, so they came from near and far to spend some time in Kennett Square at the 32nd Annual Mushroom Festival last weekend. The celebration drew record crowds. Parking was scarce, the streets were packed, but the visitors were enjoying themselves.

A bird’s-eye view of the Mushroom Festival from the top of the Kennett Fire Company’s hook and ladder truck.

Devon Delaney, of Westport, Conn., won the Amateur Mushroom Cooking Contest with her Bon Vivant Mushrooms and Chicken Crepes. Guests strolled down Broad Street to see nearly 100 antique and classic cars. The Jungle Jim Lieberman ‘73 Vega Funny Car, a tribute car built by Glen Gualtieri, was this year’s featured car.

This year’s Community Parade featured nearly 90 entries, including Mary D. Lang Elementary School, with more than 300 teachers, parents and students marching together.

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Sept. 14 ‘Tavern Talks: Well Preserved’ How did Colonists prepare for the winter months? The Sept. 14 “Tavern Talk” at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barns Brinton House (630 Baltimore Pike) will include demonstrations of herb drying and preservation with Terra Luna Herbals, preparing cheese with Amazing Acres Goat Dairy, spinning wool with Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm, beekeeping with Brandywine Bee Company, and learning about the power of vinegar with Keepwell Vinegar. The program is aimed at young adults and is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $20 for non-members and $15 for members. Tickets must be purchased in advance by phone, in person or online. All attendees must be 21 and older. Call 610-388-7376 or visit www.chaddsfordhistory. org. Sept. 14 Battle of Brandywine talk “Prelude to Brandywine: The March of General Howe and the British Army, September 8-10, 1777,” a free talk by local historian Walt Chiquoine, will be presented on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at the New London Academy (902 State Rd., Lincoln University). Chiquoine will speak about the Philadelphia Campaign, the British march through Delaware, their encampments along Limestone Road, and the research that led him to identify the site of General Howe’s headquarters. Sept. 16 Bike Kennett ride A Park to Park Community Bike Ride will be held Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. The course runs from Anson B. Nixon Park to Pennock Park and back again.

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There will be a police escort for traffic safety during the ride. All ages and abilities are welcome to the free ride, but training wheels and balance bikes are not permitted. The event is sponsored by Bike Kennett, a group that promotes safe cycling in the region. Sept. 16 Car and Dog Wash On Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at Oxford Feed & Lumber (112 Railroad Ave., Oxford), members of the OAHS Girls Soccer Team will be washing cars and dogs for donations. Cub Scout Pack 41 will also be selling popcorn at the event. Sept. 16 Grange barbeque Russellville Grange 91 (Route 896, one block north of route 10) will be having their Fall BBQ on Sept. 16 from 3 p.m. until sold out. The menu features half a chicken for adults, and a quarter chicken for children, along with potato salad, pepper cabbage, applesauce, a roll, dessert and drink. Adult take-out meals will be $10 (adult eat-in meals $12). Children’s eat-in or takeout meals will be $6. Chicken only is $6. Potato salad and pepper cabbage to go are $6 for a quart and $3 for a pint. Call 610-255-5418 for more information. Sept. 23 One-room school reunion The Upper Oxford Township one-room school reunion covered-dish luncheon will be held on Sept. 23 at noon at the Manor Presbyterian Church Social Room (505 Street Rd., Route 926). There will be a video of the oneroom school dedications in 2016. The History Room displaying the school’s history will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Former students should

make reservations and bring a covered dish. Call 610-9329718 or email Irisgdow@juno. com. Sept. 23 Senior Center indoor yard sale The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) hosts its second yard sale of the year on Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The indoor sale has home décor, kitchen supplies, appliances, toys, clothing, furniture and more. Food will be sold. Call 610-444-4819 or visit www.kennettseniorcenter. org for information. Sept. 24 Benefit crab feast A crab feast will be hosted by the Oxford Rotary Foundation on Sept. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Wellwood in Charlestown, Md. The menu includes allyou-can-eat steamed crabs and shrimp, Maryland crab soup, fried chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad and coleslaw, cookies and brownies. A cash bar will be available. Music by DJ Alan. Tickets are $60 per person in advance, and $65 at the door (12 and younger, $20). Tickets are available at www. oxfordrotaryfoundation.com. For more information, call 610256-5794. Proceeds benefit the Inclusive Playground in the Oxford Memorial Park. Sept. 29 Avon Grove Seniors trip On Sept. 29, the Avon Grove Seniors are holding a bus trip to a cruise aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia with bingo, music and a buffet lunch. The bus leaves from the West Grove United Methodist Church at 9 a.m. The cost is $78. Call 610-255-4477. Oct 13 Tish Hinojosa concert The Friends Folk Club will present a concert by

Texas singer-songwriter Tish Hinojosa on Oct. 13 at the Oxford Friends Meetinghouse (260 S. Third St., Oxford). She has recorded as an independent artist as well as for A&M, Warner Bros, and Rounder Records, and has been a featured artist on “Austin City Limits,” “A Prairie Home Companion” and other NPR programs. Tickets are $15, and will be available at the door (children 12 and younger are free). Refreshments will be sold. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-869-8076. To submit items to the Calendar of Events, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty. com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

Tickets are on sale for a concert by Texas singersongwriter Tish Hinojosa on Oct. 13 at the Oxford Friends Meetinghouse (see listing).

Sept. 15 to Oct. 13 Jeff Schaller and Friends The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) will present “Schaller Friends and Family” from Sept. 15 to Oct. 13. There is an opening reception on Sept. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. The show features Schaller’s 1960s-inspired multimedia paintings, along with works by Heather Davis, Paul Downie, Teresa Haag, Rhoda Kahler and Mia Schaller. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on the first and third Fridays of the month until 8 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart.org.

Through Sept. 30 Patsy Reese The Oxford Arts Alliance Art Annex (19 S. Third St., Oxford) hosts a show of paintings by Patsy Reese through Sept. 30. Visit www.oxfordart.org. Through Sept. 30 George Martz and Peter Willard The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) hosts a show of new landscape paintings by Delaware artist George Martz and Chester County artist Peter Willard through Sept. 30. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net. Sept. 15 to Oct. 14 ‘Under the Influence’

The Somerville Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) presents “Under the Influence: Contemporary Artists and the Masters Who Inspire Them” from Sept. 15 to Oct. 14. The show features original works by Stanley Bielen, Betsy Eby, Judith Pond Kudlow, Sarah McRae Morton, and Vicki Vinton, along with works that inspired them by Sol LeWitt, John Singer Sargent, Andrew Wyeth and Mark Tobey. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 302-652-0271 or www.somervillemanning. com.

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Carolyn J. Vergara, 96, of Avondale, formerly of Syracuse, N.Y., passed away on Sept. 5 at Twin Pines Health Care Center. She was the wife of Vincent Vergara, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Syracuse, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Albert Hemming and the late Ethel Pike Hemming. She was a former doctor’s assistant in Syracuse. Carolyn enjoyed golfing and playing bridge. She liked all kinds of music that would lift her spirit and make her want to dance. In addition to her husband, she is survived by many nieces and nephews; and a niece, Donna DiUbaldo and her husband Domenic of Avondale, who cared for her. She was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. A visitation with family and friends will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 16 at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church (8910 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale). Her funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018; or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

Francis Joseph Wunderlich, 79, of Narberth, Pa., passed on Sept. 5 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Francis and Anne Kelleher Wunderlich. Francis received a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Georgetown University. He was a prolific author in various sciences. He retired in 2012 as a physics professor from Villanova University. He was a devout Catholic and member of St. Margaret’s Church in Narberth. A philanthropist, Francis enjoyed fishing, camping, astronomy, Egyptian math and history. He is survived by five children, Marie Evans of Nottingham, Francis (Tammy) Wunderlich of Nottingham, Leo (Cecilia) Wunderlich of Houston, Texas, James (Kimberly) Wunderlich of Coatesville, and Cecilia (Barry) Davidson of Chadds Ford; and 13 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Sept. 11. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Conshohocken. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Andres Guzman-Canongo, 20, of New Castle, Del., passed away on Sept. 1 at his residence. Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of Felix Guzman and Teresa Canongo Acateco of New Castle, Del. He was a cook at Spare Rib Express in New Castle, Del. He enjoyed going to the beach, walking, working out, and being with his family and friends. He was a member of St. Rocco’s Church. In addition to his father and mother, he is survived by one brother, Gilberto Guzman-Canongo of New Castle, Del.; one sister, Araceli Guzman-Canongo of New Castle, Del.; and many aunts and uncles. A funeral was held Sept. 8. Burial was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www. griecocares.com.

JOHNNY R. ROMINGER Johnny Ray Rominger, 38, of West Grove, passed away on Aug. 27. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Eva Sue Dickens Rominger of West Grove and the late John Henry Rominger. In his youth, Johnny had a passion for Little League, whether it was pitching or hitting home runs. He loved the sport and his skills were outstanding. He enjoyed being with his family and friends, especially his daughter and granddaughter. He also enjoyed surfing the net, and had the nickname of Craigman. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Adrian Rominger of Drunmore, Pa.; one granddaughter, Abriell; and his grandmother, Rose L. Dickens of West Grove. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Billy R. Dickens. His service and burial were held privately. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

Sept. 14 SOLOS group meeting The SOLOS singles group will be meeting on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the West Grove Presbyterian Church (139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove). The group meets on the second Thursday of each month for fellowship and to plan social outings. Married individuals whose spouse is unavailable for social activities are also welcome. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit www. westgrovepres.org or call 610-869-9458.  Sept. 23 Community yard sale On Sept. 23, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church holds their third annual “Hidden Treasures” community yard sale at 300 State Rd., West Grove, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tables are available. Call Terri at 610-291-9938 or Donna at 484-371-8345. Sept. 23 Open Market On Sept. 23, West Grove United Methodist Church will host its Second Annual Open Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors including artists, jewelers and crafters will be on site, as well as food trucks. To apply for a spot, call 610869-9334 or email office@ westgroveumc.org. Proceeds benefit the church’s outreach programs to the community. Sept. 23 Buffet breakfast Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) hosts its monthly buffet breakfast for the community on Sept. 23 from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu includes buttermilk pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon, roasted potatoes, fresh fruit and more. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults

and $3 for ages 3 to 10. Call 610-932-9698 for more information. Sept. 23 An evening of music Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) hosts vocalist Tony Elia in a program of standard songs from the 1920s through the 1960s on Sept. 23. He will be accompanied by Pattie Markley. Pastor Mark Terry will open the show with improv comedy. The evening starts with a covered dish supper at 6 p.m., followed by the show at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Bring a dish to share. Call 610-932-9698 for more information.

ELIZABETH JANE DEGLER Elizabeth Jane (Plankinton) Degler, 84, of Oxford, formerly of Media, died on Sept. 1 at Ware Presbyterian Village. Born in 1933 in Media, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Jane Plankinton. She was a graduate of Media High School. Mrs. Degler (“Betsy”) was married to the late Roy Bryan Degler, Sr., for 55 years. She is survived by her two sons, Roy Bryan Degler, Jr., of Stockbridge, Ga., and Keith Earl Degler of Lincoln University; seven grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Services were private.

H. VALERIA PRATT H. Valeria “Buckie” Pratt, 99, of Kennett Square, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Sept. 2 at The Friends Home. She was the wife of Gilbert MacFarland Pratt, Sr., who predeceased her in 2006. The two shared 68 years of loving marriage. Born at Scarlet Thicket Farm in Willowdale, she was the daughter of the late William and the late Gertrude Augusta (Reyner) McCombs. Valeria was a 1937 graduate of Unionville High School. She is predeceased by a brother, William McCombs, and sisters Gertrude Peterson, Mary Walton, and Dorothy Cloud. Valeria was a very dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker; her family always came first and she never missed remembering birthdays of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved cooking for and serving her family. Sunday dinners were always big enough to cover the whole kitchen table and she always made room for guests. Valeria was a very active member of Willowdale Chapel for a large majority of her life; she taught Sunday school, participated in volunteer work, was a member of the small missions society group, and played the piano for the church choir for a period of time. Over the years, Valeria enjoyed weekend trips to Port Herman or Ocean City, N.J., with her sister and other family members. She loved gardening, bird watching, and observing the deer and other wildlife in her back yard. Valeria is survived by her sons, Gilbert M. Pratt, Jr., and his wife Kathleen of Strasburg, Pa., and Richard D. Pratt and his wife Kathy of Willowdale; her daughters, Virginia Pitts and her husband Joseph of Unionville, and Jean L. Edwards and her husband Kemp of Greenwood, Iowa; her nine grandchildren; her 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A Life Celebration was held Sept. 8. Memorial contributions may be made in Valeria’s name to Samaritan’s Purse (Hurricane Harvey Relief), P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC, 28607. To view her online tribute and to share memories with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

ELIZABETH A. BEHREND Elizabeth “Cisy” Cohen Behrend, 76, of Quarryville, passed away on Aug. 30 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers Disease. She had an exciting and colorful career serving the United States government that spanned 40 years. She served proudly in the Gaza Strip between Egypt and Israel with the Multinational Forces and Observers. She retired from the Pentagon in 1997 having served the Army Chief of Staff. In 1984, Elizabeth was awarded the Commanders Medal for Civil Service. Elizabeth loved to travel with her husband, Ron, to all corners of the globe. She loved her family, country, and all creatures great and small.  She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Ron; one daughter, Catherine Saunders (Alan) of Little Britain; three grandchildren, Christopher Reeder (Mandy) of Kirkwood, Sarah DiFilippo (Kyle) of Quarryville, and Rachel Saunders (Zach) of New Providence; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sydney and Catherine Detwiler Cohen; and one brother, Sydney B. Cohen.  A funeral was held Sept. 8. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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Revisiting the Battle of the Brandywine Weekend event will be a landmark gathering By Gene Pisasale

Most of the horse trails are now overgrown with trees and brush, or converted into paved roadways. Many of the fields where men lay wounded have been filled with houses, businesses and small farms. Yet the story of America’s struggle for independence endures around Chester County and some of its silent witnesses remain today. In the Fall of 1777, George Washington and his Continental Army faced an enormous challenge as they continued their fight against a larger, better trained and highly equipped British Army. It was on Sept. 11 of that year when roughly 30,000 troops on both sides maneuvered around Chester County, fighting from Chadds Ford up to Dilworthtown. The day did not go well for the Americans, who retreated to Chester. After this embarrassment, Washington could have succumbed and given up in defeat. That he and the troops remained determined to fight on for years against long odds is part of the greatest story in American history.

On Sept. 16 and 17, more than 800 re-enactors will help us all to relive this moment in our history in and around Sandy Hollow Heritage Park in Birmingham Township, which is the area where the battle actually took place. Gen. Washington will be there, as will a replica of his famous camp tent, provided by the new Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The young Marquis de Lafayette, who risked his life and considerable fortune at Brandywine, his very first battle, will also be there. I will be in full Continental Army officer’s uniform as Col. Alexander Hamilton, aide-decamp to Gen. Washington, as part of the opening ceremonies. I will be greeting visitors and talking about his role in helping to guide our nation. Admission to the event is free. Hours on Saturday are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the re-enactment, visitors will see active cavalry, cannon fire, muskets, rifles, side arms, authentic encampments and military inspections. The battles, scheduled for both

Re-enactors will portray Revolutionary War soldiers.

Battles will be staged each day at the event.

Saturday and Sunday, will last 45 minutes to an hour. Visitors will be able to tour the American and British camps, hear the fife and drum corps, sample period foods, meet authors of period fiction and non-fiction books, play colonial-era games, and shop from vendors offering reproduction colonial goods. The Battle of the Brandywine, although a defeat for Washington, is symbolic of the spirit that lived in revolutionary America. After many years of complaints regarding the edicts of King George III and the British Parliament, a movement, subtle at first, emerged as the defining force in the heritage of

this country. Tens of thousands of men were willing to put their lives at risk for an idea: That people could govern themselves. There are kids graduating from high school today who know very little about the Battle of the Brandywine, or about their own history in general. A few are hard-pressed to state whether the Civil War occurred before or after the Revolutionary War. For many, the struggle for independence is a quaint idea, a chapter in a book they were forced to read in school many years ago. It is by keeping important historical events in focus, before

Gene Pisasale will be at this weekend’s event as Col. Alexander Hamilton.

the citizens, that historians, authors and scholars provide a vital service. When we think of the men and women who helped guide our nation through its many tumultuous periods, they come alive within us, helping us to understand what they lived through and endured. Their spirit breathes, their accomplishments take on new meaning, and we gain fresh insights into what it means to be an American. For more information about

Visitors can see troops marching and in camp.

“On Hallowed Ground: The Battle of Brandywine 2017,” visit www.Brandywine2017. org. Gene Pisasale is an author, historian and lecturer based in Kennett Square. His eight books and historic lecture series focus on the history of the mid-Atlantic region. His books are available on www. Amazon.com. His website is www.GenePisasale.com; he can be reached at Gene@ GenePisasale.com.

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Estate of, Shirley C. Morris late of West Whiteland, Chester County, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named Shirley C. Morris, having been grant to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: James Morris, Executor, 827 Duran Ct., West Chester, PA 19380 9p-6-3t

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Estate of Joan Marie Phillips, late of

West Brandywine Township, Chester County, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named, Joan Marie Phillips, having been grant to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: Elizabeth McMynaugh, Executrix, 1518 Marlboro Rd., West Chester , PA 19382 9p-06-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Iva S. Willis, late of East Goshin Township, Chester County, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named Iva S. Willis, having been grant to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: Susan W. Morgan, Executrix, 1505 Von Steuben Drive , West Chester, PA 19380 9p-13-3t

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the London Grove Township Manager, Kenneth Battin and Finance Director, Jacqui Guenther will host a public session

with the residents to discuss the 2018 proposed budget on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m. at London Grove Township Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, Suite 100, West Grove, PA 19390. Kenneth Battin Township Manager 9p-13-1t

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION NO. 0010 of 2017 NOTICE OF HEARING TO Tiffany Fisher aka Tiffany O’Donnell and Michael O’Donnell NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a Petition for Goal Change to Adoption/Termination of Parental Rights has been filed by Children and Youth Services of Delaware County as we are requesting to change the permanency goal from reunification to adoption and are seeking the termination of the parental rights of the Mother and father of Riley O. (b.d.1/10/13). A Hearing with respect to said Petition is scheduled for September 25, 2017 before the Honorable Nathaniel C. Nichols and will be held at 9:30am. You have a right to appear at said Hearing and contest the Petition for Termination and if you fail to do so your parental rights may be terminated. In addition, you are advised that you may have an option for an enforceable voluntary agreement under ACT 101 of 2010 for continuing contact following the adoption of your child between the adoptive parent and a birth parent and/or birth relative if all parties

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ate in the Borough of Kennett Square shown as Lots No. __ and No. __ on Plan of Building Lots of “Kennett Heights” as recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Chester County and being bound and described as follows:

presently laid out thence continuing along Parcel B north 18 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds west 1.90 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING UPI #3-3-111

BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Richard Road as originally laid out, said point of beginning being a corner of Parcel B and being marked by the following 2 courses and distances, from an iron marking the intersection of the northerly side of Richards Road (45 feet wide) with the westerly side of Bloomfields Avenue (50 feet wide) to wit: (1) south 18 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds east 43.10 feet (2) north 71 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds east 50 feet to said point of beginning and long the southerly side of Richards Road as originally laid out north 71 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds east 50 feet to a point in a common driveway marking a corner of the lands of Donald R. and Patricia A. Farmer, thence along the same south 18 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds east 1.90 feet to a point on the southerly side of Richards Road as presently laid out; thence continuing along the lands of Donald R. and Patricia A. Farmer leaving Richard Road passing through the aforementioned common drive and passing through a garage 148.10 feet to a point in line with the lands of Marvin B. and Willa Mae Claycomb; thence along same north 18 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds west 148.10 feet to an iron pin on the southerly side of Richards Road as

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BEING the same premises which Gary R. Clark and Suzanne J. Clark, husband and wife, by Deed dated August 30, 2004 and recorded September 3, 2004 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 6272, Page 416, granted and conveyed unto Teresa Mitchell BEING known as: 530 Richards Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PARCEL No.: 3-3-111 IMPROVEMENTS: residential property. PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: TERESA MITCHELL SALE ADDRESS: 530 Richards Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS, KIRN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 215942-2090 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and Continued on Page 6B

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Continued from Page 5B place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 8p-30-3t

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claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, October 23rd, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-9-530 Writ of Execution No. 2016-00825 DEBT $320,926.99 PROPERTY situate in the New Garden Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania UPI # 60-5-36.1 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: OCWEN Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: DAVID A. NELSON and DONNA M. NELSON SALE ADDRESS: 506 Newark Road, Landenberg, PA 19350-9358 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 8p-30-3t

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described according to a new survey made thereof as one tract, as follows: BEGINNING at a stone, by lands of James Burley and the north side of Rosemont Avenue; thence by lands of James Burley north 06 degrees 50 minutes west (passing over an iron pin south of the Newport Pike), 335.2 feet to a spike in the Newport Pike; thence by said Newport Pike south 58 degrees 35 minutes 40 seconds east 63.66 feet to a spike; thence still by the Newport Pike south 58 degrees 31 minutes 20 seconds east, 63.72 feet to a spike; thence leaving the Newport Pike and by other lands of James Hurley south 06 degrees 50 minutes east (passing over an iron pin on the south side of the Newport Pike) 256.3 feet to an iron pin on the north side of Rosemont Avenue; thence by Rosemont Avenues’ north side south 83 degrees 10 minutes west, 100 feet to a stone and point of beginning. TAX ID: 07-03-0005 UPI# 7-3-5 TITLE to said premises is vested in Raymond F. Arnold, Sr. and Dana L. Arnold, by Deed from William H. Roth, Jr. and Jacqueline A. Roth was recorded 05/01/1996, in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 4025, Page 0134 as Instrument Number 24580. PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2006-CH2, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-CH2 c/o Special Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: DANA L. ARNOLD and RAYMOND F. ARNOLD SALE ADDRESS: 427 Rosemont Avenue, Atglen, PA 19310 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PARKER McCAY, PA, 856-596-8900 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 8p-30-3t

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Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, October 23rd, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-9-541 Writ of Execution No. 2016-00328 DEBT $587,673.33 PROPERTY situate in the London Grove Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 59-11-22.29 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Lsf9 Master Participation Trust VS DEFENDANT: ELSA OTERO, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF HERMINIO OTERO a/k/a HERMINIO OTERO PEREZ, DECEASED UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER HERMINIO OTERO a/k/a HERMINIO OTERO PEREZ, DECEASED & CHARLES D. ALVAREZ SALE ADDRESS: 24 Bramble Lane, West Grove, PA 19390-9729 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 8p-30-3t

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PROPERTY situate in the Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, ESQ., 610328-2887

BLR# 62-5-79.14

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 8p-30-3t

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Mtglq Investors, L.P. VS DEFENDANT: RONALD MARKS a/k/a RONALD C. MARKS and TERI MARKS a/k/a TERI M. MARKS SALE ADDRESS: 6 McCarthy Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317-9264 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 8p-30-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, October 23rd, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-9-544 Writ of Execution No. 2015-00821 DEBT $156,922.86 ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and tract of land, with the hereditaments and appurtenances, thereon erected, situate in the Borough of Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, being known as 402 Ridge Avenue, Stenning Hills, bounded and described according to Plan thereof made by Reeder and Magarity, Darby, Penna., May 31, 1955 as follows: SITUATE on the southeasterly side of Ridge Avenue (50 feet wide) at the distance of 1,115.76 feet measured south 81 degrees 15 minutes west, along same from its intersection with the southwesterly side of South Union Street (50 feet wide) both lines extended. CONTAINING in front or breadth on the southeasterly side of Ridge Avenue, measured south 81 degrees 15 minutes west, 78 feet and extending of that width in length or depth southeastwardly between parallel lines at right angles to Ridge Avenue 150 feet to the south line of a certain 20 feet wide right of way for water main, being the Borough limit. BEING Parcel Number 3-6-13 BLR# 3-6-13 BEING the same premises which Hector Gonzales and Mary C. Rhoades, granted and conveyed unto Hector Gonzales and Mary C. Rhoades by Deed dated August 2, 2006 and recorded August 4, 2006 in Chester County Record Book 6916, Page 723 for the consideration of $1.00 PLAINTIFF: LSF9 Master Participation Trust VS DEFENDANT: HECTOR J. GONZALEZ a/k/a HECTOR GONZALEZ and KELLY LYNN RUIZ, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR AT LAW OF MARY C. RHOADES, DECEASED AND COLLEEN ANN RILEY, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR AT LAW OF MARY C. RHOADES, DECEASED AND UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER MARY C. RHOADES, DECEASED SALE ADDRESS: 402 Ridge Avenue, Kennett Square, PA 19348

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, October 23rd, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-9-546 Writ of Execution No. 2016-09542 DEBT $64,453.29 ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land orate in London Grove Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a survey made by George E. Regester, Jr. & Sons, Inc., Registered Land Surveyors, on June 24, 1970, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a spike set for a northwesterly corner of this about to be described tract and a corner of other land of Robert Wilson, grantor herein, of which this was a part, said spike being set in the center line of Public Road T-364 (being a 12’ wide dirt road) leading in a northwesterly direction to Public T-321 end a southeasterly direction to Public Road T-323, said spike being set the following two (2) courses and distances to wit from a point set in the center line of said Public Road T-364 marking the original northwesterly corner of land of Robert Wilson and a southwesterly corner of land of A. Gioffredl Et Al, and said two (2) following courses and distances being measured along’ the center line of said Public Road T-364: 1- SOUTH 07 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds east, 178.30’ to a spike. 2- SOUTH 08 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds east 318.77’ to said spike of beginning; thence leaving said spike of beginning and leaving the center line of said Public Road T-364 and by land of Robert Wilson, grantor herein, of which this was a part, the following three courses and distances to wit: 1- NORTH 78 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds east, 266.00’ to an iron pin. South 11 degrees 24 minutes 00 seconds east, 175.00’ to an iron pin. 3- SOUTH 78 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds east, 266.00’ to a spike set for a southwesterly corner of this and being set in the center line of said Public Road T-364; thence by the center line of said Public Road T-364, north 11 degrees, 24 minutes, 00 seconds west, 175.00’ to a spike being the place of beginning. CONTAINING 1.069 acres of land be the same more or less. BEING the same premises which Robert T. Wilson, Jr. and Martha R. Wilson, his wife, by Deed dated 01/15/1976 and recorded 01/15/1976 in the Office of the Recorder of Deed in and for the County of Chester, in Deed Book H-47, Page 103, granted and conveyed unto Robert T. Wilson, Jr. and Edith J. Wilson, his wife, in fee. PLAINTIFF: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company VS DEFENDANT: EDITH J. WILSON SALE ADDRESS: 559 South Guernsey Road, West Grove, PA 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC, 610-278-6800 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase

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money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 8p-30-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ

directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, October 23rd, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-9-558 Writ of Execution No. 2017-03413 DEBT $386,229.63 PROPERTY situate in the London Grove Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, October 23rd, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-9-563 Writ of Execution No. 2017-01320 DEBT $589,126.17 PROPERTY situate in the West Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

PL AINTIFF: Mortgage Research Center, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, A Missouri Limited Liability Company VS DEFENDANT: MARTIN HARVITZ and LISA STRATTON-HARVITZ a/k/a LISA STRATON-HARVITZ SALE ADDRESS: 4 Wellsville Lane, Avondale, PA 19311-1322 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000

BEING Unit 139, Building “Y”, Sadsbury Village.

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

BEING UPI Number 37-4-40.9D

PLAINTIFF: Lsf9 Master Participation Trust VS DEFENDANT: JAMES BOWER

PARCEL No: 37-4-40.9D BEING Known as: 203 Fox Trail, Parkesburg, PA 19365 BEING the same property conveyed to George Lichowid and Stephanie Lichowid who acquired title by Virtue of a Deed from Daniel Rush and Samira Rush, dated March 20, 2009, recorded March 24, 2009, at Document Number 10911296, Book 7621, Page 1903, Chester County, Pennsylvania Records.

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

SA LE ADDRES S: 203 Fox Trail, Parkesburg, PA 19365 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI, LLC, 614-220-5611

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PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: GEORGE LICHOWID and STEPHANIE LICHOWID

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SALE ADDRESS: 38 Kimble Road, a/k/a 30 Kimble Road, Nottingham, PA 19362-9162

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff,

SALE NO. 17-9-566 Writ of Execution No. 2017-01950 DEBT $329,772.11 PROPERTY situate in Township of New London TAX Parcel #71-01-0006.150 / UPI No. 71-1-6.15 IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling. SOLD AS PROPERTY OF: Alison P. Muench and David T. Muench PLAINTIFF: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC VS PDEFENDANT: ALISON P. MUENCH and DAVID T. MUENCH SALE ADDRESS: 23 Violet Road a/k/a 23 Violet Lane, West Grove, PA 19390

BLR# 68-2-40.5

BLR# 59-8-191.44 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

(10) days thereafter.

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 8p-30-3t

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plan of lots known as Smith’s Addition to Parkesburg Borough bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the middle of Highland or Second Avenue 175 feet west from the west side of Culvart Street, extended across said avenue, and opposite the middle of the partition dividing the house erected on the lot herein conveyed from the house erected on the lot immediately contiguous on the east owned by D. Parke Mann; thence extending north 10 degrees 23 minutes west, and passing through the middle of said partition, 195 feet to a point in the middle of South Alley; thence along the middle line of said Alley south 79 degrees 37 minutes west, 25 feet to a point at the northeast corner of Lot No. 6 on said Plan of Lots; thence along the same south 10 degrees 23 minutes east, 195 feet to a point in the middle of Highland or Second Avenue aforesaid; thence eastwardly along the middle at said avenue north 79 degrees 37 minutes east, 25 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 4,875 square feet, be the same more or less. PARCEL No. 08-05-0150 UPI# 8-5-150 ALSO known as 515 West 2nd Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365 BEING the same premises which Dorothy S. Moyer n/k/a Dorothy Moyer Mathias, joined by Larry Mathias, her husband, by Deed dated March 10, 2006 and recorded April 7, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in the State of Pennsylvania in Deed Book 6810 Page 652, conveyed and granted unto Rhonda Zeiders, a married woman. PLAINTIFF: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: RHONDA ZEIDERS and RICHARD ZEIDERS SALE ADDRESS: 515 West 2nd Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN & EISENBERG, PC, 215-572-8111 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 8p-30-3t

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