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Police respond to receives $1 stabbing incident and million grant for an armed subject in Oxford Borough development of a sports park By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer

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Penn Township has received a $1 million grant to help develop a sports park.

Penn Township’s efforts to continue to develop a New Garden hosts open sports park received a big house at St. Anthony in boost last week when it was the Hills...1B announced that the township had received $1 million in grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation Partnerships Program. This grant pro-

gram is funded by a variety of state and federal funding sources, including the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. The $1 million in grant funding will be utilized by Penn Township for the further development of a sports Continued on Page 2A

Oxford Borough police officers responded to two recent incidents in the borough. One was a stabbing that took place at Lauren Lane in Oxford where a male was stabbed multiple times. He has received medical care and been released. The investigation is ongoing. Another incident involved an emergency call with a female needing assistance. When the police arrived, the female displayed a handgun. Officers used de-escalation methods to diffuse the situation. The female was arrested and is being evaluated. Police Chief Sam Iacono informed council about both incidents during the Sept. 21 council meeting. Iacono said that incidents involving the police have

doubled in the borough in the last five years. Iacono also informed council that 22 applicants expressed interest in the police officer position that was posted. Out of the 22 applicants who took the civil service test, 15 people will now move forward in the process. Also discussed at the Sept. 21 council meeting was the preliminary budget for the coming year, which currently totals $4,054,836.02. Borough Manager Brian Hoover said, “We will continue to work on the budget. Currently there are deficits. The budget will change as we find ways to save. We do have the opportunity to put a cellular tower on the elevator of the parking garage which will give us another source of income. And the sale of the former borough hall could also support our budget.” Hoover also informed

borough council during the meeting that bids on the former borough hall, which was also formerly the train station, will be accepted on Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. in response to the Request for Proposal that was advertised. Settlement on the property will take place 60 days after a contract is signed. Council will meet again on Oct. 5 to discuss the budget. A number of department budget meetings will be held before then. The new council and mayor have been carefully scrutinizing the budget to ensure they not only understand it, but that they have not missed anything during this trying economic time. Robert Hotchkiss from Southern Chester County EMS Medic 94 discussed the increase in this year’s request for borough support. Last year, the Borough’s Continued on Page 4A

In effort to stop spread of coronavirus, Pa. launches COVID Alert PA app By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer For those Chester County residents looking to tap additional sources in order to better assure their safety during the most severe pandemic in the past 100 years, there is now an app for that. In a presentation held last week, Pennsylvania Gov. Opinion.......................5A Tom Wolf and Secretary of Obituaries............2B & 5B the Department of Health Dr. Calendar of Events......6B Rachel Levine introduced Native plant sale...4B

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the COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app known as COVID Alert PA. Available for free in the Google Play store, the Apple App store and from the state’s website (www. pa.gov.), the application can detect if the user has been in close contact with another user who later tested positive for COVID-19 by sending a “COVID-19 Exposure Alert” notification to the user’s phone.

Using Bluetooth technology, the notification system allows phones with the app to recognize when it is close to another phone. Once the user taps the notification, he or she will be given public health guidance, along with the latest information on COVID-19 in Pennsylvania from the department’s COVID-19 data dashboard. The COVID Alert PA app helps support traditional contact tracing

processes. When the Pennsylvania Health Department contacts the COVID-19 positive individual to discuss their diagnosis, the public health representative will provide the user with a unique sixdigit validation code to enter into the app. Once this step is completed, the app will be able to alert other app users who have been in close contact with the COVID-19 positive

individual. This exposure alert does not reveal the identity of the COVID-19 positive individual or their whereabouts. The app is available for download in both English and Spanish. Adding phones to the fight “We all play a part in stopping the spread of Continued on Page 2A

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The United Way of Southern Chester County celebrates 75 Years of serving the community

In these challenging and uncertain times, with so many pressing needs in our community, those who want to help often face impossible choices. Is food insecurity or homelessness more important? Health and COVID testing or domestic violence? Programs that provide for at-risk children or those that serve the elderly? It’s impossible to know how to

allocate our giving so that our charitable donations best serve all of those who are most in need right now. That’s where the United Way of Southern Chester County (UWSCC) comes in, according to Carrie Freeman, the organization’s CEO. For 75 years, UWSCC has been skillfully and strategically supporting, connecting, and resourc-

ing nonprofits working on the front lines in every sector of our community. Part of what makes UWSCC so effective in this role is an ability to see all of the various needs—those that make the headlines as well as those that don’t—from a bird’s-eye view. This perspective, in addition to decades of experience and a deeply rooted network of relationships built on trust,

uniquely equips UWSCC to achieve maximum impact. direct funds where they’re Because many of the proneeded most—and to grams UWSCC is able to respond quickly enough to Continued on Page 3A

Mario Basciani: His life, well lived When Emedio Basciani first arrived in the United States from the province of Abruzzo in Central Italy over a century ago, his welcome into this country was likely one accentuated by the sound of his papers being stamped and the cavernous reverberation of hundreds of other immigrants speaking different languages, all arriving in a new world for the first time. He arrived in southeastern Pennsylvania in 1915, and began harvesting mushrooms on the Pratt family farm. After establishing his own farm

ten years later, he brought his wife Anna to the United States. The absolute and reassuring beauty of their arrival in America was that although the Bascianis were staring into the empty canvas of a wide open new country, they were chisled from the bedrock faith that hard work and love of family would ultimately serve them and the family they would soon have. To those who knew him, Mario D. Basciani, who died on Sept. 13 at the age of 91, was the living personification of what his parents believed in. As a second-generation mushroom farmer working in

the Toughkenamon soil, Mario’s hunger for knowledge about the industry was surpassed only by the passion of his labor. Together with his sons and grandchildren, he built M.D. Basciani & Sons, Inc. and Basciani Foods into one of the largest mushroom growing conglomerates in North America. Mario didn’t stop there; he and other farmers began Laurel Valley Farms in 1979, and made it the largest commercial mushroom composting facility in North America. If his success in business became part of the legacy of Mario Basciani, the other half of his life was reserved

for his family – his four siblings, his beloved wife of 70 years, their five children, their 18 grandchildren and their 39 great-grandchildren. It is not known for certain who wrote the poem “A Life Well Lived” but no matter. As we reflect on the life of Mario Basciani, the words of the poem mirror the principles he learned from his parents, and as a guidepost not only to the life he led, but to the lives we should all lead by his example. A Life Well Lived One has achieved success who has lived life well, laughed often, and loved much;

Who has gained the respect of intelligent adults and the love of little children; Who has filled a niche and accomplished a task; Who left the world better than one found it, (whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;) Who has never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it; Who has always looked for the best in others and given the best one had; Whose life was an inspiration; Whose memory (is now) a benediction.

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COVID-19, which is why I am encouraging every Pennsylvanian to add their phone to the fight and download COVID Alert PA today,” Levine said. “By utilizing this technology, we can quickly notify more people who have been exposed to COVID-19. This innovative solution will enhance our COVID-19 response and give residents another tool to stay calm, stay alert and stay safe all in the palm of their hands.” The COVID Alert PA app is the latest upgrade in the state’s continuing efforts to boost contact tracing -- the process of identifying, notifying and monitoring anyone who came in close contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 while they were infectious.

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park in the heart of the township along Route 796 near Route 1, with current plans including the construction of an outdoor hockey rink, multi-purpose courts, a volleyball court, a gazebo, parking areas, an entrance road, trails and a retaining wall. Other aspects of the park that the funding could be used for include the installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing utilities, ADA-compliant access, landscaping, a project sign and other related site improvements. Developing an active park for local residents became a priority for the township once

“Contact tracing is an important public health strategy to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while informing any close contacts about their exposure anonymously, and we appreciate that Pennsylvanians are doing their part to answer the call,” Levine said. “For case investigations, it is important for our fellow Pennsylvanians to pick up the phone when public health professionals call to ensure that public health staff can inform them of the important steps they can take to protect their communities and those close to them. “If you are a close contact, we need you to answer the call to stop this virus in its tracks before it could affect your loved ones, co-workers or friends across the state.” The timing of the COVID Alert PA’s introduction serves as Pennsylvania’s lat-

est battering ram against data that tells the ongoing story of how the pandemic continues to impact the health of the state’s 12 million residents in 67 counties. As of Sept. 28, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that the total number of residents who have tested positive for the coronavirus now stands at 156,826, while the total death toll has risen to 8,107. From Sept. 21-27, the state administered 193,277 tests that revealed 5,572 new positive cases. In data provided on Sept. 29 by the Chester County Health Department, the county has recorded a total of 6,777 positive coronavirus cases, 80,168 negative cases and a total of 367 deaths. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

the passive park in the township had been successfully developed and opened to the public. Penn Township purchased 43 acres of commercially zoned property from Star Roses in 2016. The parcel has been deed-restricted in perpetuity as open space to satisfy the funding requirements of the acquisition grants—Penn Township was successful in obtaining acquisition grants in the amount of $1,086,000 from Chester County Open Space and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources and the U.S. Department of Interior’s Land and Water Conservation Fund. The total cost of the land acquisition to the town-

ship was just $314,000 after it received the acquisition grants. As far back as 2010, the township had identified developing a park for active recreation as a priority in its comprehensive plan. With the purchase of the 43-acre parcel, township officials saw an opportunity to preserve prime commercial property development in an already-busy area. Penn Township officials have been working on amending the initial 2015 plans for the park. As a part of that process, they have discussed the park with the Board of Supervisors, held meetings with local sports teams, and sought public input on the project.

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Last week, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf introduced the COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app known as COVID Alert PA. Available for free, the application can detect if the user has been in close contact with another user who later tested positive for COVID-19 by sending a “COVID-19 Exposure Alert” notification to the user’s phone.

Chester County Commissioners approve $2.3 million in Community Revitalization Program funding Five Chester County communities are now set to receive more than $2.3 million in grants from Chester County’s Community Revitalization Program (CRP) Fund. The boroughs of Atglen, Honey Brook, Oxford and Spring City and the City of Coatesville have all been approved by the Chester County Commissioners to receive CRP funding to improve and maintain municipal infrastructure. Since 2002, the Commissioners have approved more than $70 million in funding for urban center improvements and upgrades, which include Chester County’s 15 boroughs and the City of Coatesville. By leveraging these investments, including water and sewer system upgrades, stormwater management, roadway improvements and streetscape upgrades, the urban centers are able to accommodate future growth

and see a rise in home values. Every borough and the City of Coatesville has realized significant increases in their taxable assessment, with an average increase of just under 20 percent. Pat Bokovitz, the director of the Chester County Department of Community Development said, “The 2020 CRP awards are in all corners of the county and illustrate the diverse nature of infrastructure needs in our towns. Once completed, these construction projects will have long lasting positive impact on these communities.” This year, the following projects were approved for 2020 CRP funding: ~ The Borough of Atglen has received $506,880 for the replacement of the water main along Ridge Avenue between High Street and Israel Mill Road. ~ The Borough of Honey Brook is receiving $139,975 for ADA-compliant sidewalks, curbs, stormwater

improvements and street paving repairs. ~ The Borough of Oxford is awarded $650,000 to remedy structural roadway problems and pedestrian safety issues along roadways and sidewalks adjacent to the new parking and public transportation center, as well as other amenities in downtown Oxford. ~ The Borough of Spring City is receiving $550,000 for the revitalization of a vacant lot to construct an ADA-compliant, terraced parking lot free to the general public. ~ City of Coatesville is receiving $500,000 toward the construction of a 450space parking garage that will serve regional rail riders for Amtrak and SEPTA users (SEPTA service is expected to return to the city by 2022). For more information about the Community Revitalization Program, visit https://chesco.org/1916/ Community-Development.

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support are preventative in nature, their impact can sometimes be difficult to quantify. One powerful example is UWSCC’s lightning-speed response to an urgent request from La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) last spring. LCH needed $75,000 to fund a mobile unit to bring coronavirus testing to local mushroom farms where many employees work, and also often live, in crowded quarters. Freeman received the call on May 18. “Let me see what I can do,” she said. As she hung up the phone, she knew she was in a race against the rapid, invisible, and deadly spread of the virus among these families and the wider community. But she also knew that this is exactly the kind of crisis UWSCC has always been in the community to meet. UWSCC was in a position to contribute $25,000 from the emergency COVIDresponse funds they’d raised in April. That left $50,000. Freeman, who sits on the COVID grants board for the United Way of Chester County (UWCC), knew she could reach out to their CEO, Christopher Saello. UWCC was also able to contribute $25,000.

“And then I talked with Rachel Roberts, president of the American Mushroom Institute. Rachel was a past board member for UWSCC and I couldn’t think of a better partner for this initiative,” Freeman explained. Within 24 hours, she was able to call LCH with the news. “I have $75,000 for you,” she told them. She was relieved, but she was also struck once again by the power of united giving combined with trusting relationships built over the many years UWSCC has served the southern Chester County community. To date, this program has tested over 400 individuals, with a 15 percent positivity rate. The LCH testing unit also provided all who were tested with bilingual educational materials, including instructions for home monitoring and quarantining a family member who tests positive, and supplies like thermometers and face masks. “It’s the perfect intersection of education and prevention,” Freeman said. According to one recent model of coronavirus transmission developed at the University of Notre Dame, every infected person who doesn’t realize they have the virus will, on average, pass it on to three other people—and so on. As

Freeman explained, “Think how many virus transmissions we stopped by stepping in when we did.” Freeman takes her role as connector and supporter of those on the front lines very seriously. “I’m so proud of our local nonprofits,” she said. “These people are working so hard, around the clock, to meet emerging needs. They’re doing a phenomenal job. My job is to make sure nonprofits have whatever they need— whether that’s funding, mentoring or training, help finding volunteers or board members, or emotional support for exhausted CEOs. I’m very proud to support them.” Some of the greatest needs here in the wealthiest county in Pennsylvania are hidden. Many are surprised to learn, for example, that over 1,700 school-aged children are living in poverty and that more than 350 of them have experienced homelessness. And, of course, the compounding consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown have only made such numbers higher. When UWSCC was founded 75 years ago, the world was also in turmoil, in the last days and aftermath of World War II. But now, as then, UWSCC remains resilient

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The United Way of Southern Chester County was able to provide a lightning-speed response to a request for funding for a mobile unit that allowed local residents to be tested for the coronavirus.

and focused on their mission to mobilize “the caring power and resources of our community” to “effectively move people from crisis to independence.” Although their 75th anniversary celebration will look a little different than Freeman, her staff, and board had originally envisioned, they’re encouraging community generosity through two giving incentives this fall. New donors who give $25 or more to UWSCC’s Community Impact Fund, and returning donors who match or increase their gift

from last year, receive a chance to win a free year of groceries. In addition, past and present UWSCC board members are generously offering a $75,000 challenge match. For every new leadership donor giving $1,000 or more, USWCC will receive $1,000 in matching funds. Full details about UWSCC’s 75th anniversary campaign and giving incentives can be found at https:// www.unitedwayscc.org. “A gift to your local United Way goes directly to help your neighbors in

need. We’re uber-local,” Freeman said. UWSCC’s 75th anniversary fundraising goal of over a million dollars is ambitious, but Freeman believes it’s matched by the caring power and generosity of our community. “Our strength is the community supporting us so we can support the community,” she said, “and we’re blessed to live in a place where individual and corporate donors, as well as service providers, really pull together to help others.”

Chester County Commissioners approve $1.8 million to prevent evictions, provide rental assistance To combat an anticipated increase in evictions due to COVID-19, the Chester County Commissioners approved $1.8 million in CARES funding to help cover rental payments and additional services for those with job and income losses. “Previous programs have provided up to $750 in rental assistance, but that’s simply not enough to cover the

cost of housing in Chester County,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz. “This additional funding is intended to provide a more practical option for families who have lost income due to COVID-19.” “This program provides for payment to be made within 48 hours, once all application forms are submitted with the nec-

essary documentation,” said Commissioner Josh Maxwell. “This is key for families facing eviction, when time is of the essence.” The assistance is for individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who are unable to pay their rent due to job or income loss, and are in danger of becoming homeless without assistance. The

funding will be disbursed by the Housing Authority of Chester County to implement its Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance Program, and will complement additional funding that the County and the PA Housing Finance Agency have provided. “We want to keep Chester County families in their homes. This funding is intended to prevent them

from moving into emergency shelters, places not intended for habitation or other homeless situations,” said Commissioner Michelle Kichline. Qualified applicants can receive assistance that may cover up to a six-month period beginning March 1, 2020. Eligible renters must show income loss due to the loss of their job related to the COVID-19 pandem-

ic and a reduction of 30 percent or more of family income when compared to the level of income prior to March 1, 2020. The household must also have family income below the Chester County median income limits. Renters meeting the criteria of this rental assistance program should contact 211 and ask for assistance with rent payments.

Kennett Amateur Delaware Foundation for Theatrical Society plans the Visual Arts moves fall drive-thru murder mystery art show to online format KATS, the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society, will be presenting a drivethru murder mystery at the former Saint Anthony in the Hills in New Garden Township on Saturday, Oct. 10. “The Mystery of Humpty Dumpty” will take place starting at 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per carload. The last car will be allowed in at 5:30 p.m. For the past 20 years, KATS has been producing theater in and around Kennett Square. KATS was planning for a big 20th anniversary year with a Humpty Dumpty-themed murder mystery in August, a 20th anniversary gala in November with a roaring

20’s-themed Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner, and the January 2021 presentation of the 20th annual KATS pantomime from a new, original script by Gary Smith. None of that is happening because of the coronavirus pandemic, but KATS is finding a way to make sure that the show will go on. The KATS murder mystery that was not possible to present safely on the streets and in the shops of Kennett Square in August will be taken on the road, literally. Beginning at the end of December or early in January, KATS will begin releasing online videos scene by scene of “The Prince and the

Virtual Carrot,” a virtual Pantomime in the British style. This production will feature an original script and music specifically written for virtual performances by Smith. This virtual format will widen our potential audience to include people who could not travel to Kennett Square for the live performances and will allow the audience to view the production segments at times that are most convenient to them. Saint Anthony in the Hills is located at Route 7 and Route 41. Additional information and registration is available at www.callkats. com.

The Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts (DFVA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of art fundamentals, announced that in response to the pandemic, it will move its scheduled Fall Art Show & Sale to a completely online format. The art show and sale will be live from Oct. 10 through Nov. 8 on its website www.delawareartshow. com. The online art show and sale, which is supported by a number of corporate sponsors including Wilmington University, will feature 46 visual artists and showcase 400 pieces

of original artwork from all aspects of visual art, including watercolor, oil, acrylics, pastel, pen & ink, ceramics, jewelry, glass, wood and mixed media. Proceeds generated through the show will fund scholarships to collegebound Delaware high school students majoring in the arts. “We’ve experienced the cancelation of two art shows as a result of the pandemic, so I am happy and thrilled that we now have this online outlet to hold this and future art shows to continue our mission of providing scholarships to college-bound Delaware high school students majoring in the Arts,” said DFVA Co-President Linda Campbell Arena.

All are welcomed and encouraged to attend this virtual experience. Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts was formed in 1980 out of a desire to provide opportunities that would benefit artists, both aspiring and seasoned, in numerous ways, with the mission of emphasizing artistic fundamentals through scholarships to Delaware students and the professional development of its membership. DFVA has provided $7,000 in scholarships to Delaware student artists in 2020. Scholarship applications for 2021 are being accepted now through Feb. 6, 2021.

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& Economic Development (DCED) Multimodal Transportation Fund Program; â&#x20AC;˘ $285,822 through the 2017 PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund Program; â&#x20AC;˘ $143,836 through a 2018 PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) grant; â&#x20AC;˘ $25,000 through a Greenways Trails & Recreations Program; and â&#x20AC;˘ $650,000 through the 2020 Chester County Community Revitalization Program (CRP). Various phases of the project will begin this year, with completion expected in 2021.

portion was $18,000 and this year that request has doubled to $36,000. Hotchkiss explained to council that the skilled care portion of Ware Presbyterian Village and the Jennerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond Retirement Community, which are both non-profits, were the two highest users of their services. And the Medicare or Medicaid payments they typically receive do not cover their expenses. Pauline Garcia Allen, a grant writer for the borough updated council on the status of potential grants. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pedestrianizationâ&#x20AC;? of Octoraro Alley, which includes road repaving on Second Street and Octoraro Alley, sidewalks, curbs and Oxford Borough is also the installation of street- moving forward on the Safe lights has received the Routes to School Project. following funding: The approved scope of work includes sidewalks, â&#x20AC;˘ $1,104,658 secured curbs and ADA-compliant through a 2017 PA curb cuts to Broad, South, Department of Community Franklin, Nottingham and

Garfield streets. The borough received $735,812 in funding through the 2019 PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) and Multimodal Transportation Fund Program (MTF). Another infrastructure project is one that brings water service improvements for residents and the school campus. This project will replace water mains along Hodgson Street and 8th Street. A grant has been received from the 2020 PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) and the PA Small Water & Sewer Program in the amount of $416,067. Borough council approved a motion to apply for CRP (Community Revitalization Program) Grant for 2021 for sidewalks and curbs for Hodgson and 8th streets. Council also approved the application for re-submittal of a G3 Growing Greener Grant. Hoover also received approval from borough council to seek bids for streetscape work on Octoraro Alley and Second Street. A discussion of future grants continued with borough council member Dick Winchester focusing on grants such as one that would help tenants who are faced with eviction or assisting victims of crime. Garcia-Allen will be working with council monthly identifying other possible grants they may want to pursue. During public comment, resident Randy Teel expressed concerns about the pedestrian crossing on

N. Third Street, due in part to people exiting from the parking garage on Octoraro Alley. Public Works Supervisor John Schaible informed council that hydrant flushing will be conducted Oct. 11 through Oct. 30, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. There will be signs notifying the public posted throughout the borough, printed on the water bills and posted on the borough website. Mayor Phil Harris told borough council that he has officially moved out of the Oxford Police Department location. His former office will become a much-needed evidence room. He also announced that the fishing tournament that he and the Oxford Library organized has raised $2,000 for the library. A motion to approve a HARB Recommendation for improvements on property at 64 Pine Street was approved by council. Council also approved a motion for a camera system upgrade for Oxford Borough Water Works with Alwine Security in the amount of $9,200. A motion to approve the 2021 Minimum Municipal Obligation for the Police Pension Plan of the Borough of Oxford was approved in the amount of $104,376.03. Council approved a motion for the 2021 Minimum Municipal Obligation for the NonUniformed Employees Money Purchase Pension Plan of the Borough of Oxford in the amount of $41,829.13. Subject to approval of the boroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning com-

mission, borough council approved a motion to waive the plan review of the Kevin and Penny DeFrank Land Development Plan regarding property which is located in the borough and in East Nottingham Township. It was approved since all improvements that will be made are in East Nottingham Township. The resignation of Gary Tozzo, the chair of the planning commission, was approved with the deep regret of Council. Tozzo has served on both borough council and the planning commission in recent years. Council also approved a motion to authorize a settlement agreement and mutual release with 221 Locust Street, LLC. The settlement was approved in the amount of $40,500 with an additional $1,000 for delay damages. The borough will also pay $4,000 to the Faherty Law Firm, their lawyer for their professional services. This was done to secure an entrance to the parking garage from Locust Street because PennDOT required the erection of a sign on that property demarcating the direction of travel into the facility. John Reynolds told officials that the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hazard mitigation plan is coming up for renewal. It was first done in 2015. According to Reynolds, it is a strategic plan managed by Chester County and will deal with hazard mitigation in the county, including Oxford Borough. The county will be performing this in the next five years. Reynolds explained

that this plan might help the borough apply for future funding for any hazard mitigation projects. This council meeting was a combination of a Zoom virtual meeting and a regular in-person meeting as a small number of residents were allowed to be present while still complying with COVID-19 restrictions and rules. Council president Peggy Ann Russell participated by Zoom while she was at the new Borough Hall meeting room with the residents. Resident Mary Baringer spoke during public comment and invited the borough council, borough manager, mayor and the chief and police officers to attend a celebration at the Oxford Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 3 between the hours of 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Teel, who was also at the borough hall, questioned council on the choice of colors for some of the newly painted buildings. Russell informed him that, according to her research, the colors are Victorian Period colors that would be used on the building in question. Teel also questioned if the flag drop box located at the former Borough Hall would be relocated to the new Borough Hall. Russell asked Teel to give her his list and said those questions would be answered by the appropriate person. Reynolds informed council that a movie night will be held in the Oxford Regional Park on Oct 10 with the movie beginning at 7. Public seating in the field will be marked.

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Frederick Law Olmstead, considered by many to be our country’s first innovator in the design of the public park, believed in the symbiotic connection of what happens when nature meets the unquiet mind that longs for peace. “The enjoyment of scenery employs the mind without fatigue and yet exercises it; tranquilizes it and yet enlivens it; and thus, through the influence of the mind over the body gives the effect of refreshing rest and reinvigoration to the whole system,” he wrote. Over the last several years, southern Chester County has seen a consortium of municipalities and agencies roll out the grassy green carpet for those who wish to get off the rollercoaster of modern life, at least for the length of a half-day hike. Year after year, the success of conservation efforts have slowly turned potential development into preservation and trails, and a few recent initiatives and events have been no exception. • On Sept. 16, the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors approved a motion that will lock the township in partnership with the Kennett Borough in a joint grant application for a multimodal transportation fund (MTF) in the amount of $1.8 million. If the grant is awarded, the funding will go toward two key components of the Kennett Greenway Connectors Project: the reconstruction of Birch Street and the construction of the Magnolia Underpass. • These improvements would provide local residents with increased access along the Kennett Greenway, a 14-mile network of continuous trails that encompasses five municipalities in Pennsylvania and Delaware, and includes more than 1,500 acres of open space and several parks and preserves. • On Sept. 23, more than 200 residents of New Garden Township attended the township’s first public unveiling of the 137.5-acre St. Anthony in the Hills property, an intricate network of trails that showcase the natural splendors of southern Chester County and will serve as the geographical outline for what may become the largest public park in the county. • On Oct. 2, in perfect timing with the first hint that the colors of Autumn will soon wash Chester County in a palette of red and orange and brown, Kennett Township will officially reopen the historic Chandler Mill Bridge to bike riders and pedestrians in a ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. • On Oct. 3, fresh on the heels of the bridge reopening, “Get Re-Kennected on the Kennett Greenway Activity Trail” will invite individuals and families on a four-hour journey to walk, bike or run down the Parrish Trail and Chandler Mill Road. Of the ten landscape design tips Olmstead became known for, perhaps his most famous was “respecting the genius of the place,” the idea that each location has unique qualities, both ecologically and spiritually, that should become the cornerstones of each public park. By this show of commitment by our local boroughs and townships – and supported by conservation groups, open space committees, businesses, state and local agencies and private citizens – our township parks have become our new backyards and our town squares, and they become reflections of our best efforts to combine collaboration and vision -- places where all of us become the beneficiaries of that genius.

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By Marie-Louise Meyers dreams and rules the earth, unseemly and robust no I examine my conscience matter what every day and pray. no government seems to How undeniable but brief have a say in it, is the life we sow and reap turn about is not fair play to have and to hold till for this robust disease, we topple over alias Covid-19. for the fullness of it at times. We had turned to a kind But we have a potent of raw mentality in books, enemy that threatens even Poetry, at every corner, thrives in time to turn back to crowds, patterns itself Make-believe after a long to fit any age or size, hiatus, people are half-crazed soothes the savage soul thinking about it. out of control. Long Unseen it destroys delayed

but effusive we become at the emergence of the sun or the dying embers of the day gone wrong or if we’re lucky enough find a better card to play or a song to carry us along from day to day. Am I to blame if I’not hazard and wane? Sing to the happily ever after rafters, I go to the pond where even the frogs respond with their basso profundo. I believe in the coeffi-

cient of leaves that flutter in the breeze, falling all over themselves sigh out of contentment when a glimmer of Hope comes your way. They dance in the wind before it makes a clean sweep of everything. But—there is beauty to be found around us in the majesty of a tree, such clean lines with every vestige of frivolity gone but we carry on in Once Upon A Time.

Houlahan’s bipartisan veteran suicide prevention initiative heads to President’s desk for signature The U.S. House unanimously passed S.785, a critical veterans mental health package featuring Rep. Chrissy Houlahan’s bipartisan IMPROVE Act. This provision authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to take a new, effective approach in fighting the veterans suicide crisis by making grants to – and coordinating with – community organizations that provide lifesaving services to local veterans. Over the course of the 116th Congress, Rep. Houlahan’s efforts have garnered wide support from colleagues, veterans, and VSO’s for this key legislation, which now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law. S. 785 - the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act - takes aggressive and unprecedented action to connect more veterans and their families with support services and mental health resources, in their own communities. According to the 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, nearly 11 of the 17 veterans who die by suicide each day had not sought care within the VA. Importantly, S. 785 and the IMPROVE Act provision will help the VA connect with these previously unreached veterans – who are often living in rural and remote areas. “As a veteran and Chair of the Servicewomen and Women Veterans Congressional Caucus, I am passionate about protecting those who have served our country,” said Houlahan. “There is a crisis amongst our veteran population – thousands are dying by suicide every year. Within this vulnerable population, it’s important to note that our women veterans are twice as likely to die by suicide as nonveteran women. In these partisan times, I’m grateful to work alongside fellow veteran, Representative Jack Bergman, and my colleagues in the Senate – Senators Tester and Boozman – to tackle this crisis head-on in our bipartisan Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act. I’m also grateful to Chairman Takano for his leadership on this issue and bringing this critical legislation to

the House Floor.” Houlahan added, “As a Congress and as a country, we have a duty to stand up for those who’ve put their lives on the line for this country. I look forward to the president signing S.785 into law, which includes our legislation, and the support it will provide our veterans.” Rep. Bergman, a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and a PREVENTS National Ambassador stated, “Even one suicide is too many. Despite billions of dollars spent within the VA, the statistics on Veterans suicide haven’t budged. For this reason, we need to implement new approaches that focus on individual Veterans and reach even more of them than before. I’m grateful for the persistent effort of my colleagues who have helped make passing this legislation a possibility. Ranking Member Dr. Phil Roe, Rep. Houlahan, Senators Tester, Boozman and Moran, Secretary Robert Wilkie, and so many others have worked tirelessly with me to ensure our Veterans who’ve sacrificed so much for our country have access to the care and services they need and deserve.” “This is a monumental day: passage of my landmark bill honoring a Montana hero sends a very important message to veterans—and all Americans—that Congress can come together during politically turbulent times to do the right thing and support those who have sacrificed on our behalf,” said Tester. “One life lost to suicide is one too many, and I thank the Hannon family for partnering with me to honor their son, father, and brother, along with Chairman Moran, leaders on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and countless Veterans Service Organizations, advocates, and veterans in our steadfast effort to connect more veterans with the life-saving mental health care they need and earned. I urge the President to swiftly sign the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act into law, to better treat service-connected mental health conditions and help heal the invisible wounds of war.”

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Over the course of the 116th Congress, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan’s efforts have garnered wide support from colleagues, veterans, and VSO’s for the key legislation, which now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

Sen. Boozman stated, “This new approach will allow us to reach more veterans and support organizations that have a track record of success in suicide prevention. Delivering additional resources to community-based groups providing support and services to at-risk veterans will allow them to expand their outreach, identify more veterans in need and provide great access to mental health care. I’ve been proud to join Senator Warner in leading Senate efforts to devise a strategy that empowers veteran community organizations to work with the VA in the fight against veteran suicide, and so greatly appreciate the hard work of Representatives Houlahan and Bergman, who championed this effort in the House. I’m glad this will soon become law.” “After working with veterans service organizations, mental health patient advocacy groups, organizations that serve veterans across the country, hundreds of veterans and their families, Ranking Member Tester and I introduced the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act to improve mental health care and suicide

prevention programs for veterans across the country, especially those in hard-toreach areas,” said SVAC Chairman Moran. “Every day we lose 20 veterans to suicide and this pandemic has further worsened mental health conditions and resulted in more veterans being isolated from friends and family. I applaud Chairman Takano and Ranking Member Roe for prioritizing this important legislation that will bring life-saving care, service and support to veterans. Passing this legislation through Congress was our top priority this Congress, and I look forward to the president quickly signing the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act into law.” S. 785 also includes new policy to increase the number of mental health professionals in VA facilities, bolster tele-health programs for rural and remote veterans, and promote innovative treatment options. Help is always available at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, by calling 1-800-273-8255 (press 1 if you are a servicemember or veteran) or by chatting online at www. suicidepreventionlifeline. org/chat/.

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â&#x20AC;¢ PUBLIC NOTICE â&#x20AC;¢ PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA This notice contains information about proposed amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, based on joint resolutions of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. 7KH *HQHUDO $VVHPEO\ RI 3HQQV\OYDQLD Ã&#x20AC;UVW SURSRVHG WKHVH amendments during the 2019-2020 session of the legislature. If a majority of the Senators and Representatives elected at the upcoming November 3, 2020 General Election approve any of the proposed amendments for a second time during the 2021-2022 session, the approved proposed amendment(s) will be published again and submitted to the voters of Pennsylvania as a ballot question(s), as required by Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution. If a ballot question is approved by a majority of the people voting on it, the amendment will become law. This public notice is part of the process of amending the Constitution of Pennsylvania. The Secretary of the Commonwealth is required to publish a copy of the joint resolutions proposing the amendments. The text of the joint resolutions is included below this notice. Words that appear in bold print are the changes to the words of the Constitution that are proposed by the General Assembly. If the amendment is approved, the words underlined would be added to the Constitution and the words in [brackets] would be deleted. If you need help reading this advertisement or need the text of the proposed amendments in an alternative format, call or write the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Elections and Notaries, 5RRP 1RUWK 2Î&#x20AC;FH %XLOGLQJ +DUULVEXUJ 3$ (option 3), ra-elections@pa.gov. Kathy Boockvar Secretary of the Commonwealth

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â&#x20AC;˘ PUBLIC NOTICE â&#x20AC;˘ PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA This notice contains information about proposed amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, based on joint resolutions of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. 7KH *HQHUDO $VVHPEO\ RI 3HQQV\OYDQLD Ă&#x20AC;UVW SURSRVHG WKHVH DPHQGPHQWV during the 2019-2020 session of the legislature. If a majority of the Senators and Representatives elected at the upcoming November 3, 2020 General Election approve any of the proposed amendments for a second time during the 20212022 session, the approved proposed amendment(s) will be published again and submitted to the voters of Pennsylvania as a ballot question(s), as required by Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution. If a ballot question is approved by a majority of the people voting on it, the amendment will become law. This public notice is part of the process of amending the Constitution of Pennsylvania. The Secretary of the Commonwealth is required to publish a copy of the joint resolutions proposing the amendments. The text of the joint resolutions is included below this notice. Words that appear in bold print are the changes to the words of the Constitution that are proposed by the General Assembly. If the amendment is approved, the words underlined would be added to the Constitution and the words in [brackets] would be deleted. If you need help reading this advertisement or need the text of the proposed amendments in an alternative format, call or write the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Elections and Notaries, Room 210 North 2Î&#x20AC;FH %XLOGLQJ +DUULVEXUJ 3$ RSWLRQ ra-elections@pa.gov.

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Kathy Boockvar Secretary of the Commonwealth JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2020 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2020 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 Proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, organizing the Judiciary into representative districts and further providing for residency requirements. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows: Section 1. The following integrated amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania are proposed in accordance with Article XI: (1) That section 2 of Article V be amended to read: Â§ 2. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court (a) shall be the highest court of the Commonwealth and in this court shall be reposed the supreme judicial power of the Commonwealth;

Proposing separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania, in declaration of rights, providing for prohibition against denial or abridgment of equality of rights because of race and ethnicity; in legislation, further providing for action on concurrent orders and resolutions; and, in the executive, providing for disaster emergency declaration and management. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows: Section 1. The following separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania are proposed in accordance with Article XI: (1) That Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania be amended by adding a section to read: Â§ 29. Prohibition against denial or abridgment of equality of rights because of race and ethnicity.

(b) shall consist of seven justices, to be elected from seven judicial districts which shall be established by law, one of whom shall be the Chief Justice; and

Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because of the race or ethnicity of the individual.

(1.1) That section 9 of Article III be amended to read:

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New Garden hosts ‘open house’ at St. Anthony in the Hills By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer On Dec. 17, 2018, the day that the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors approved the funding for the township’s $1.5 million purchase of St. Anthony in the Hills, it didn’t merely signal that the 137.5-acre property was about to be transferred from one owner to another. It also gave notice that the vision for the property – cultivated largely by one man for decades -- would go along with the sale. On Sept. 23, the township opened the gates to St. Anthony in the Hills to more than 200 local residents, and invited all of them to share their creative vision for the future of this well-worn yet stunning crevice of township land. For more than two hours, township officials and members of local organizations received a myriad of ideas for the property near the confluence of Routes 7 and 41, while touring what had once been owned by St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wilmington and served as a sanctuary for inner-city Wilmington children. Although faded from time and weather, the

many buildings and recreational nooks and crannies that children visited still stand as a testament to the legacy and vision of Father Roberto Balducelli, who served as the founder and caretaker of the facility until his death at the age of 99 on Aug. 9, 2013. New Garden Supervisor Steve Allaband said much of the credit that led to the purchase of the property goes to township residents, whose push for the township to preserve open space back in 2003 led to the passage of a tax referendum -- championed by a core group of township stakeholders – that created a funding source, one that has freed up the township to purchase and preserve property, including St. Anthony in the Hills. Nearly 107 acres of the property – designated as Highest Protection and Standard Protection areas – were paid for through the township’s Open Space Fund, in the amount of $938,164, which also included a $225,000 grant from Chester County. The remaining 30.6 acres were paid for by the township’s General Fund, in the amount of $336,836. “The initiative that began 17 years ago is still there,”

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More than 200 residents attended New Garden Township’s open house on Sept. 23 that invited them to give their ideas for the future of the 137.5-acre St. Anthony in the Hills, which the township purchased in 2018.

Allaband said. “The important thing is that this is now the township’s property, and if you’re a resident here, we want to receive your input. We want to know what you want to see here. This is a large enough area that we will be able to provide a variety of activities, and keep this property preserved. “It’s a beautiful piece

of property, but we want ideas.” The township is currently working on a master plan for the park with Yorkbased YSM, a landscape architectural company specializing in park and recreation design and planning. The company is not new to the park design game; they have developed master plans for several township parks in Chester and nearby counties, including the West Pikeland Township Park. Led by YSM president Ann Yost, a committee of residents, township officials and stakeholders asked residents to indicate what they would most want to see developed in the park. Under “new recreation,” their top priorities were for the township to develop walking, jogging and bike trails, followed

by having the park become the new home for a farmers market and food trucks. In the “existing facilities” category, the residents’ top priorities were for the township to renovate the property’s 2,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, its miniature golf course and its outdoor swimming pool – all of which have not been accessible to the public in several years. The general public will continue to have opportunities for input throughout every stage of the master plan, beginning in early 2021, when an early draft plan for the park will be shared with the public. For some who attended the open house event, their assessment of the property generously overlapped with that of common opinion: That although New Garden Township has inherited a

diamond in the rough that needs a lot of work, it is a natural gemstone that celebrates its natural beauty and a part of its history. “Families want someplace to go that is safe, clean and inviting,” said Deb Wright, a local resident and landscape architect. “What will also be important from a design standpoint is to preserve the park’s history and keep it alive through the next generation and the generations to come. By learning more about different pieces of architecture and the memories that have been made here, we can actually bring that into the future. “We grew up with memories here, and we want to pass that along.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

Once owned by St. Anthony of Padua in Wilmington, St. Anthony in the Hills still features much of the infrastructure that was used during the time it served as an oasis for inner-city children.

The network of trails in St. Anthony in the Hills showcase the natural beauty that the township wants to preserve for walking, jogging and biking.

Residents said that one of their top items on their “wish list” for the property is to renovate the long-dormant 2,000-seat outdoor amphitheater and convert into a performance venue.

Families enjoyed visiting the property’s many unique architectural structures.

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DOROTHY J. BOLT Dorothy J. Bolt passed away on Sept. 21 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. She was 85. She was the wife of Eugene W. Bolt, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Lincoln University, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Veryl J. and Bessie McComsey Brown. Dorothy enjoyed yard sales, gardening and cooking. She is survived by her husband and their six children, Lawrence Bolt (Pam) of Oxford, Ronald Bolt (Linda) of Little Britain, Dorothy Little (Melvin) of Little Britain, Lisa Bare, Jeffrey Bolt (Shawnee) of MD and Michelle

True. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; and one sister, Nancy Ortega of Oxford. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Harold Glen Brown, James Robert Brown, Richard Veryl Brown, Lewis Ernest Brown, Judge Donald Charles Brown, as well as two sisters, Ruth Brown Anderson and Betty Brown Rivera. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Ware Presbyterian Village, 7 E. Locust 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.

VINCENT VERGARA Vincent Vergara, 91, passed away on Sept. 25 at Twin Pines Health Care Center. Vergara was a resident of Avondale and formerly of Syracuse, N.Y. He was the husband of Carolyn Hemming Vergara, who passed away in 2017. They shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, Pa., Vincent was the son of the late Anthony Vergara and the late Catherine Ianollo Vergara. He owned and operated Vergara’s Liquor Store in Syracuse, N.Y. for 20 years before retiring in 1980. Vincent was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church in Avondale. He is survived by one sister, Ann Longenecker, and many nieces and nephews. Guests are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, 8910 Gap Newport Pike (Route 41), in Avondale. The Funeral Mass will follow. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, RR #2, Annville, PA 17003. 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 his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh. com. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square.

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Amie Beth Bowman passed on to peace on Sept. 20. She was a 41-yearold resident of Ardmore, Pa. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on Oct. 21, 1978 to Rev. Roger and Madonna Hunter. She graduated from Villanova University in 2006 with a master of science degree as a nurse anesthetist. She wed Brian Bowman on Aug. 6, 2005 and they had four incredible children. Amie made everything she did seem easy. Whether it was putting herself through school, running a marathon, raising three kids in diapers at the same time, hosting a perfect birthday party, decorating a room, cooking a gourmet meal, or even squatting hundreds of pounds in the gym, she was always up for a challenge. Her beauty, strength, and determination were evident to all. But those whom she loved will forever cherish the caring friend who was always in their corner. Amie was not a person you could ever forget meeting. You can see her love come through her children’s eyes every day. She will be remembered as a pacesetter who consistently pushed others to do their personal best, even though her own race ended too soon. Amie is survived by her husband Brian Jason Bowman, children Blake Douglas, Lance Jason, Grant Roger and Charlotte Elizabeth, sisters Alisha Beth Eckburg and Ashley Beth Hostetter, parents Rev Roger Edwin and Madonna Beth Hunter, and grandmother Loretta Mae Hunter. A private funeral and internment took place on Sept. 26. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Recovery Ministry at Covenant Fellowship, checks payable to Covenant Fellowship Church, memo line: Recovery Ministry, 1 Fellowship Dr. Glen Mills, PA 19342. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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Bethel AME Church 300 E. Linden Street 610.444.2974 www.bethelameckennsq.org Bible Evangelical Church of Kennett Square 500 E. Cypress Street 610.467.1081 www.bibleevangelicalchurch.org Episcopal Church of the Advent 401 N. Union Street 610.444.4624 www.adventks.org First Baptist Church of Kennett Square 415 W. State Street 610.444.5320 www.firstbaptistkennettsquare.com Greater Works Ministries 553 Rosedale Road 610.444.5581 www.gwministries.net Kennett Square Missionary Church 408 Bayard Road 610.444.0867 www.kennettsquarebaptist.com Kennett Square Presbyterian Church 211 S. Broad Street 610.444.5255 www.pcks.org New Garden Memorial U.A.M.E 309 E. Linden Street 610.444.3357 www.uamechurch.org Second Baptist Church of Kennett Square 132 S. Willow Street 610.444.0885 St. Patrick Catholic Church 212 Meredith Street 610.444.4364 www.stpatrickkennettsquare.org

Assumption BVM Church 300 State Road 610.869.2722 www.assumptionbvmwestgrove.org Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene 240 State Road 610.869.9500 www.avongrove.church West Grove Presbyterian Church 139 W. Evergreen Street 610.869.9458 www.westgrovepres.org West Grove United Methodist Church 300 N. Guernsey Road 610.869.9334 www.westgroveumc.org Willowdale Chapel – Jennersville 111 Vineyard Way, Jennrsville 610.444.2670 www.willowdalechapel.org Landenberg United Methodist Church 205 Penn Green Road, Landenberg 610.274.8384 www.landenbergchurch.com Christian Life Center 125 Saginaw Road, New London 610.869.2140 www.CLCFamily.church New London United Methodist Church 1010 State Road, New London 610.869.8129 www.umc.org

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Local News Kennett Lions Club continues to support KACS The Kennett Square Lions Club continues to support the Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) with the ongoing work to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and provide emergency assistance for rent, heat and electricity. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need for these services and KACS is working hard to provide the funds to meet their needs. The Lions recognized the increased demand for

KACS services and applied to the Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation for a $2,000 grant which was quickly awarded to the Lions for the benefit of KACS. Over the previous 12 months, the Lions have also donated an additional $6,500 to KACS and for the past 11 years have held monthly food drives for KACS, collecting an average of 4,000 pounds of food each year. To learn more about the Lions visit e-clubhouse. org/sites/kennettsquarepa.

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The Kennett Square Lions Club recently made a check presentation to the Kennett Area Community Services. The funding will be used to support the food cupboard and other services that KACS provides to local residents. Pictured are (left to right) Lion Jack Schwartz, Lion Debra Swayne, Leah Reynolds, the KACS executive director, Richard Taylor, a past district governor for the Lions, and Lion Ray McKay.

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Local News Delaware Nature Society’s first fall native plant sale is on Delaware Nature Society’s first fall native plant sale will take place online from Oct. 9 to 12. And, for another first, plants will be available for pick up at both Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin and at Abbott’s Mill in Milford. The theme is “Keystone Native Species.” These all-important native trees and shrubs support local birds, bees, and wildlife. The fall is ideal for planting. While spring is the time of year when most of us are excited to plant, fall is an ideal time for planting trees, shrubs and other plants. Fall brings shortened days with cooler, wetter weather which means less watering and helps the development of root systems before winter sets in. As a result, trees and shrubs planted in the fall are better equipped to deal with drought and heat the following summer. Plus, you get to immediately benefit from fall color and winter structure and interest.

Holding natural communities together Keystone species are plants or animals that have a disproportionately large effect on a local natural community. According to Dr. Doug Tallamy, UD professor and author of “Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard,” Keystone species support other species in their ecosystem and help them coexist. Remove the keystone and the ecosystem falls apart, dramatically changing the environment and resulting in the loss of other species. Only about five percent of the local plant species hosted 70 percent to 75 percent of the local Lepidoptera (butterflies, moths and skippers) species, which are important pollinators and food for other animals. Native trees and shrubs are key, including oak, blueberry, and willows as they help support hundreds of species of butterflies and moths.

Special packages available for purchase The Delaware Nature Society will be providing six pre-made plant packages (visit DelNature.org for more packages) to make your fall planting easier, including the butterfly package (eight plants for $75). Attract butterflies and other pollinators with this summer and fall blooming combination for average to damp soils in full sun. This package includes two attractive shrubs and three keystone perennials that will have the pollinators buzzing from June through October. The bird package includes eight plants for $75. Fruiting trees and shrubs combined with a late blooming Goldenrod to provide seeds for the winter birds. In addition, all these Keystone plants provide lots of caterpillars to feed the baby songbirds, plus pollen and nectar for the bees. Two different Blueberry selections will be provided for best fruiting. Not only do the native

plant purchases support diversity in your own garden but proceeds from the sale directly support conservation and management of diverse habitats and protection of the waterways. As over 30 percent of the wildlife is vulnerable due to habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species, now more than ever, we are depending on the support from gardeners like you. For everyone’s health and safety, Delaware Nature Society’s staff will follow COVID-19 safety guidelines at plant pick up, including staying six feet apart from customers, using face masks, and sanitizing hands between orders. Pickup at Ashland and Abbott’s Mill will be curbside. Delaware Nature Society’s mission is to connect people with the natural world to improve our environment through education, advocacy, and conservation. Founded in 1964, the organization is a state affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation. Delaware

The fall is ideal for planting. While spring is the time of year when most of us are excited to plant, fall is an ideal time for planting trees, shrubs and other plants.

Nature Society provides the tools for communities to take action and promote the health of the environment through land preservation, wildlife protection, and watershed stewardship. It manages

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Delaware Nature Society’s first fall native plant sale will take place online from Oct. 9 to 12.

over 2,000 acres of land and operates four educational sites: Ashland Nature Center, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, DuPont Environmental Education Center, and Coverdale Farm Preserve.

Oxford Area Recreation Authority receives grant for park improvements The Oxford Area Recreation Authority recently expressed its gratitude to the E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation for a $6,000 grant awarded for improvements at the Oxford Area Regional Park. Grant funds are to be used to rehabilitate the rain gardens at the park, which have become overgrown. The main rain gardens near the pavilion at the park, in par-

ticular, have suffered from frost and storm damage, and have led to the natural death of the original shrubs. Weeds are being torn out and will be replaced with a selection of perennials that are suggested specifically for rain gardens. The rain gardens act as an area to accumulate storm water and allow it to seep back into the soil. The grant funding will also

be used to install removable ballards on each side of the bridge at the Oaks Road picnic site. Last year, the wooden bridge was cleaned and refreshed by Oxford Boy Scout Troop 44 member Justin Williams as his Eagle Scout project. Ballards will prevent unauthorized vehicles from using the bridge, yet they may be unlocked and removed to allow maintenance vehicles

to cross. Pedestrian access to the bridge will not be restricted. The OxfordArea Recreation Authority is a multimunicipal, governmental organization consisting of East Nottingham, Elk, Lower Oxford, and West Nottingham townships as well as Oxford Borough. Each member municipality contributes $1 per capita annually to the Authority,

plus they provide additional contributions of funds and services. “Our goal for this grant is to maintain and protect the park. We operate on a very small annual budget, so we have to depend on sponsors, volunteers, contributions and grants to enable us to take on additional projects,” Oxford Area Recreation Authority board secretary and Elk Township represen-

tative Marcella Peyre-Ferry said. The OARA has received grants from the E. Neale Dockstader Foundation in the past. The non-profit Foundation was created in 2002 by SECCRA to honor former chairman of the board Kneale Dockstader. It funds environmental projects and scholarships that benefit southern Chester County.

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CLAIRE PERRY HOFER Claire Perry Hofer, a resident of Kennett Square, died peacefully on Sept. 21 in her 105th year. She was the wife of the late W. Eric Hofer, who died in 1982 and with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Claire was born in Westerly, RI on Oct. 26, 1915, and was the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Alice (Edge) Perry. She graduated from Westtown School in 1934 and attended the School of Practical Art in Boston. She continued to work and live in Boston where she met her husband Eric, who was employed by the United Fruit Company and was asked to manage banana plantations in Honduras. Upon their marriage in 1940, she joined Eric in the jungle area near Progresso, Honduras where they immersed themselves in the local culture and started their family. In 1947, they returned to Westerly, RI where Eric began a 30-year career working for Bostitch, Inc. During these years, Claire was very active as a volunteer for the Westerly Hospital, first as a nurse’s aid and then creating the hospital gift shop and becoming its manager. She was also instrumental in the capital campaign for the hospital’s first new wing, which was built in 1952. She later worked as a buyer and bookkeeper for the Frank Hall Boat Yard gift shop. From 1962 to 1965, Claire and her family moved to Germany where Eric managed a foreign manufacturing plant for Bostitch. Claire loved every minute of these adventures and was eager to learn everything about the people, their language and their customs. When Eric retired, they returned to Westerly but continued their travels throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. She also resumed her volunteer work at the Westerly Hospital, accumulating well over 10,000 hours of service. She especially enjoyed helping patients and waiting with family members in the Emergency Room. Claire was an active member of the Westerly Friends Quaker Meeting, serving in many capacities. In 2000, she moved to Kendal-Crosslands Retirement Community in Kennett Square, where she thrived in this Quaker setting, continuing to volunteer in their nursing care facility, and enjoying visits with many family and friends. She is survived by her son, Eric L. Hofer (and his wife, Rita) of Exton, Pa., and her two daughters, Patricia Campbell (and her husband Leo) of Stoddard, NH, and Betsey Rice of Charlestown, RI. She leaves six grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, five sisters and a son-in-law. Claire’s ashes will remain with her family until a time when everyone can gather together for a celebration of her life. Contributions in her memory may be made to KendalCrosslands Communities Charitable Giving, PO Box 100, Kennett Square, PA 19348; or to the Westerly Friends Meeting, 57 Elm St. Westerly, RI 02891 or the Westerly Hospital Foundation, 25 Wells Street, Westerly, RI 02891. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square.

SAPHRONIA MELVINA OLDAKER Saphronia Melvina Oldaker went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 19 after a long struggle, both in the hospital and at home. She was the devoted wife of the late Emil Oldaker, with whom she shared over 47 years of marriage. Born in Eldred, Ill., she was a daughter of Alvin Everett and Mary Daisy Glowner Meeks. Also known as Frony, as well as Sophie among her family and friends, Saphronia graduated from Hardin High School, in Hardin, Ill. in 1948. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by their son, Calvin Gary Oldaker, and three grandsons, Dennis Edward Oldaker, David Allen Sampson and Christopher Muzzy. Saphronia was also preceded in death by four sisters, Agnes Thuer, Helen Meeks, Mary Hill and Alberta Bick, as well as her four brothers, John Meeks, Jerry Meeks, Herschel Meeks and Harry Meeks. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Marie Sampson (married to David Harry Sampson). She also has one surviving sister, Dorothy Dabbs. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Deborah (Timothy) Urbanski, James (Erica) Oldaker, Timothy Oldaker, Heather (Michael) Woodward, Melanie (William) Evans and Michelle August. She is also survived by 22 greatgrandchildren and six great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Sophie enjoyed spending time with her family, happily watching the antics of the little ones and teaching them many of life’s lessons and how to do everyday things, such as cooking and baking, quilting and sewing, and craft-making. She served her Lord well as a devout prayer warrior and Sunday school and Vacation Bible School teacher. She occasionally sang with the church choir. Loving all kinds of music, she especially loved listening to gospel music and watching the Gaither music programs on television. Sophie also served on the administrative board of the Avondale United Methodist Church. Saphronia was one of the happiest people on this earth. She loved everyone and always had a big smile on her face. All services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to “Avon Grove Lions Club Foundation” and sent to Linda Sampson, 192 Saw Mill Road, Landenberg, PA 19350. Please mark any checks with “For Diabetes Research Only.” These will be sent to the Diabetes Association in her name. Please visit Saphronia’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Obituaries RONALD W. THOMPSON

THOMAS EDWARD BEACH

Ronald W. Thompson, a resident of Parkesburg and formerly of Kennett Square, passed away on Sept. 20 at Brandywine Hospital. He was 77. Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late Helen Buffington Wynn and T. Richard Thompson. He graduated from the Kennett Consolidated School District as part of the class of 1962. He served four years in the U.S. Navy. He worked various jobs, most recently at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square. He spent the last three years of his life living at the Parkesburg Schoolhouse Apartments, where he made many friends. He is survived by one sister, Joanne Lewis (wife of Tom) of Cochranville. He is also survived by one stepsister, Robin McMillan (Mike) and one stepbrother, Richard Ginn (Maggie), one niece, Andrea Mayberry, one great-niece, one greatnephew, his aunt Betty Harkins, and many cousins. As were his wishes, there will be no service.

Thomas Edward Beach died with his family by his side in the Christiana Hospital MICU after a short illness. He was 78. Tom was born in Salisbury, Md. and spent his first year in Sharptown, Md. His family then moved to Wilmington, Del. during World War II. He went to school in Delaware, where he was able to skip two grades due to his academic abilities. Tom enlisted in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division in early days of the Vietnam conflict and became a paratrooper. After an honorable discharge, Tom attended the University of Delaware and graduated with a degree in accounting. He worked his way through college as a lab assistant at night for Hercules Co. While attending the University of Delaware, he met Joanne Klair who would become his wife of 53 years. During their marriage, they were never without the company of two dogs. They raised eight beautiful dogs, mixed breeds, Labrador Retrievers, English Setters and a German Shorthaired Pointer during their marriage. Tom was employed with several public accounting firms, and was at one time in charge of the Delaware Medicaid Fraud Unit. His true passion was to become a lawyer and he entered Widener Law School in 1987. He was sworn into the Pennsylvania Bar in 1990. He practiced law in Kennett Square with several firms, eventually having a solo practice. Although his practice included family law and personal injury, his focus near the end of his career was bankruptcy law. He really enjoyed helping people through difficult times. He loved talking with people and getting to know them. This helped him in his legal work. He closed his practice in 2018. He had many other interests and took coursework in diverse areas such as plumbing, heating and air conditioning, electrical, welding, small engine repair and blacksmithing. He loved participating in many outdoor activities. Tom was also talented in woodworking, and enjoyed spending time in his shop. He spoke fondly of his childhood summer vacations at his grandparents’ farm in Evergreen, VA. Twenty-one years ago, he and his wife were able to fulfill their dreams, and moved to a farmette in MD, where they grew countless vegetables and enjoyed the countryside. Tom was predeceased by his parents, Benjamin Samuel Beach Sr. and Iris LeGrand Beach Insley; his step-father, William Insley; and his sisters, M. Loraine Hickman and Janice Morgan. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Beach; his siblings, Margaret Schwind, Benjamin S. Beach Jr. (Barbara), Nancy Hazen and sister-in-law, Carolyn Klair. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held at the McCrery and Harra Funeral Home, 3710 Kirkwood Highway from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5 followed by a private Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Tom’s memory to a charity of your choice. Online condolences please visit: www.mccreryandharra. com.

LINDA S. BUTLER Linda S. Butler (nee Clouser), age 65, of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 22 while surrounded by her family, after a 14-year battle with breast cancer. Linda is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Edith Clouser (nee Shifflett). She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ed (Edward) Butler, as well as her three sons, Carl (Carrie), Chris (Crystal) and Jason (Katie), her dog Hunter, and two grandchildren, Cassandra and Jacob, as well as various other family members and friends. Linda was in born in Wilmington, Del. on March 5, 1955. Linda took great pride in her profession as a housekeeper for others and not only kept their houses expertly clean, but also many of her clients became her friends. Linda loved boating on the Chesapeake Bay as well as the occasional motorcycle ride with her husband, Ed, and her dog, Hunter, alongside of her in the sidecar. Due to the current restrictions related to COVID-19, a celebration of Linda’s life will be held sometime in the spring of 2021. Arrangements are being handled by Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove.

TOMAS C. CAHUE Tomas C. Cahue, 59, of Lincoln University, Pa., passed away at home on Sept. 21. He was the husband of Deborah C. Custer Cahue, with whom he shared 15 years of marriage. Born in Mexico, he was the son of Zenaida Cahue of Mexico and the late Tomas Cahue. Tomas was employed for over 30 years with Zeks Compressed Air Solutions in West Chester and retired from Delfera & Son Heating & Air Conditioning in West Grove. He enjoyed fishing, home improvements, his dogs and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife; mother; first wife, Christa Cahue of Folsom; two sons, Thomas Cahue, Jr. (Lisa) of Newark, Del. and Blair Cahue of Folsom; two stepchildren, Dianna Duffy and David Duffy, both of Lincoln University; and two grandsons, Josh and Julian. Services were held on Sept. 25 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to pennmedicine.org/hospice-donate. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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Calendar of Events Oct. 12 Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company open house

Oct. 23 An Evening with the Arts: Virtual Gala

The Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company will hold its open house on Monday, Oct. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. This year, the fire company open house is going to be a drive-thru format. During the event, learn about the fire company by visiting the stations that have been set up, from the comfort of your own vehicle. There will be shirts for sale, as well as raffle baskets and a silent auction. The silent auction will be posted online at https:// go.americancharityauctions.com/pomarlinfc. The silent auction will be live starting on Oct. 2.

Join the Oxford Arts Alliance and the local artistic community for an evening of the arts from your home starting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23. The Oxford Arts Alliance has created a beautiful 3D version of the galleries at 38 South Third Street in Oxford and worked alongside artists Dave Eldreth and Tyler Allen to create a stunning exhibition for your enjoyment. Upon purchase of your ticket, you will receive access to the virtual gallery at artsteps. com. Then, on Oct. 23 you can log in and begin taking a 3D tour of both the main gallery, featuring the work of Eldreth, and the emerg-

ing artists gallery, featuring the work of Allen. Tours can be self-guided or you can choose a guided tour of the exhibitions. Virtual attendees can choose to make their visit private or interact and chat with other guests using the comment section of the site. Additionally, a variety of artwork will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the Oxford Arts Alliance. After your virtual 3D tour, visit our silent auction site to bid on a diverse range of items hand-selected for our supporters. Your support helps keep critical art and music education alive in Southern Chester County. Find more information

about An Evening with the Arts and purchase tickets: www.oxfordart.org/ virtual-gala. Oct. 30 Monster Mash Trunk or Treat and costume contest Flickerwood Wine and Twisted Treats and Philips Florist will host the Monster Mash Trunk or Treat and a costume contest on Friday Oct. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. Call 610-932-8187 to register your car for the trunk or treating or to be a participant in the costume contest and/ or the pumpkin-carving contest. Cars will be set up with decorated trunks and your little treats for each kid. There are many different catego-

ries for the costume contest. Pumpkins can be dropped off at Philips Florist between 4 and 7 p.m. that day. Judging will be from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Prizes for the costume contest and pumpkin-carving contest will be awarded. Nov. 7 Fall Shred It Day The fall Shred It Day will be hosted by Penn Township on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is an opportunity to shred paper documents and also recycle electronics. There is a limit of three boxes or bags of products per vehicle. Paper shredding will be provided by Wiggins Shredding. Shredding will be completed quickly, confidentially, and

onsite. There is no limit on the electronic recycling, however televisions are not being accepted at this event. Electronic recycling will be provided by Sycamore International. Nov. 7 Soup sale The Oxford United Methodist Church is holding a soup sale on Saturday, Nov. 7. Homemade vegetable beef and chicken corn soup will be available for $6 a quart (container provided). Call 610-932-0513 to order soup. It can be picked up from 9 to 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The Oxford United Methodist Church is located at 18 Addison Street in Oxford.

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FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION

An application for registration of the fictitious name Shannon Somma Photography, 116 Twin Creek Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348, has been filed in the Department of State at Harrisburg, PA, File Date September 13, 2020, pursuant to the Fictitious Names Act, Act 1982295. The name and address of the person who is a party to the registration is Shannon Somma, 116 Twin Creek Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348. 9p-30-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that due to the risks in regard to the COVID-19 virus, the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors will be holding their regular business meetings and budget meetings virtually using the ZOOM meeting conference software for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year: Budget meetings will be held at 5:30pm on Oct. 5th, Oct. 26th, Nov. 9th & Dec. 10th. Regular Meetings will be held at 7:30pm on Oct. 19th, Nov. 16th & Dec. 21st. The meeting agenda and information on how to join the ZOOM meeting will be available the Friday before the meeting on the Township website and will be posted at the Township Building. The general public is welcome to join the meeting via a computer, laptop, tablet, cell phone or land line phone. We encourage residents to provide public comment by submitting comments via email to office@newgarden.org prior to the meeting to be read aloud. Participants attending the Zoom conference may provide public comment during the meeting. Those individuals with disabilities requiring ADA accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact office@newgarden.org or call 610.268.2915 at least two business days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations. This meeting is being conducted virtually as the Township has declared a State of Emergency on March 16th, 2020 Kati Parlier, Township Secretary 9p-30-1t

Sheriff Sale

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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, October 15th, 2020 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, November 16th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 20-10-344 Writ of Execution No. 2019-06079 DEBT $216,728.83 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the township of London Grove, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania being bounded and described in accordance with a Plan of Section II Wickerton Farms, made by Manley N. White, Surveyor on 3/10/1967, corrected 4/3/1967 and recorded 7/5/1967 in Plan Book 26 page 28 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point the intersection of the title line in the bed of State Road with the Northwesterly side line of Buttonwood Drive (50 feet wide)

if extended; thence extending from said point of beginning along said Buttonwood Olive (50 feet wide) South 05 degrees East 200 feet to a point, a corner of other lands of grantors; thence extending along same South 78 degrees 53 minutes 40 seconds West 121.14 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #29 on Plan; thence extending along said Lot #29 North 05 degrees East crossing the Southerly side of State Road, 200 feet to a point on the title line in the bed of said State Road; thence extending along the said title line in the bed of said State Road, North 78 degrees 53 minutes 40 seconds East 121.14 feet to the first mentioned point and place beginning. CONTAINING 24,090 square feet of land more or less. BEING Lot #30 on said Plan. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Being known as 399 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390 UPI# 59-8-133.31; PIN 5980133100 BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Alfred W. Roy and Doris M. Roy, his wife, by Deed dated July 9, 1968 and recorded July 9, 1968 in Book G38 Page 302, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, granted and conveyed unto Robert Thomas Baylis, and Mary G. Baylis, his wife, in fee. And the said Robert Thomas Baylis departed this life on May 14, 2006 thereby vesting title in Mary G. Baylis by operation of law. AND THE SAID Mary G. Baylis de-

parted this life on or about December 30, 2018 thereby vesting title unto Dawn G. Scanlon, Executrix of the Estate of Mary G. Baylis a/k/a Mary Baylis. PLAINTIFF: Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust VS DEFENDANT: Dawn G. Scanlon, Executrix of the Estate of Mary G. Baylis a/k/a Mary Baylis, deceased SALE ADDRESS: 399 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC 610-278-6800 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 9p-23-3t

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Local News The Grand announces drive-in movies at Bellevue State Park Series to be focused on movie musicals inspired by Broadway shows After a hugely successful string of socially distant concerts, The Grand is now presenting a new series of events hosted at Belleveue State Park. The Grand Cinema at Bellevue will begin the weekend of Oct. 2 and 3 with two movie musicals, “Pitch Perfect” and “Disney’s Mary Poppins.” The series will likely continue through the month of October and early November. “As we continue to look for creative ways to serve our community when we can’t do indoor shows, we thought that a series of movie musicals in a drive-in setting would both appeal to the public, especially families, and would also connect

to our Broadway tradition at The Playhouse,” an official with The Grand said in a statement. “By tipping our hat to the strong desire for Broadway entertainment in the City, we hope to continue our tradition of presenting the finest in Broadway musicals – now on the big screen.” Tickets are on sale now and are $15 per person (up to four people per car), plus fees. A ticket includes entrance to the movie, one bag of popcorn, and one drink per purchased ticket. Children under 12 can watch for free. The tickets are available online only at www. TheGrandWilmington.org. The Grand’s in-person

“Disney’s Mary Poppins.”

and phone box offices are currently closed. Social distancing measures will operate in accordance with Delaware guidelines for these events. Vehicles will be spaced approximately 6 feet to 8 feet apart. Windows may remain open at this distance. Cars will be parked in a manner to achieve at/

Founder of Girls Leading Africa wins Great Dames Remarkable Ideas Pitch Competition Nigerian-born Delawarean Giftie Umo wants to give African women a voice Delaware resident Giftie Umo was declared the Great Dames Remarkable Ideas Pitch Event winner during the final day of the nonprofit’s “Reimagining Your Remarkable Life” global virtual conference. The conference took place from Sept. 21 to 25 and featured hour-long lunchtime sessions. Umo, who was awarded a $1,000 prize, founded Girls Leading Africa to empower girls and young mothers who face gender inequity. While boys are often exposed to a myriad of opportunities after high school, the girls in the culture fear abuse and must choose marriage or leave their homes to become “domestic maids,” Umo said. “I was tired of the invisible scars women and girls carry with them. I believe there is no better time to amplify their voices.” Girls Leading Africa provides quality education and employable skills to girls, then links them to employers or supports their business pursuits. The nonprofit has raised $28,000 U.S. dollars, which has gone toward administrative and operational costs. The prize money will purchase computers and sewing machines. Of the conference, 17-year-old Londoner Emily Clark-Irons said she felt “empowered, motivated, and inspired as a young woman.” Echoing that sentiment was Goldey-Beacom College

executive Janine Sorbello, who said, ‘I find that I’m looking forward to every day at noon.” Donna Ron, a 74-year-old grandmother and cancer survivor, said, “Joining and interacting with Great Dames for these days has lifted my spirits tremendously.” “Giftie Umo is young woman of remarkable courage who is giving other women a voice,” said Great Dames president Sharon Kelly Hake. “She exemplifies a Great Dame and the profound sense of connection we experience as a global community. We are kindred spirits with purpose.” Kelly Hake added that the conference exceeded expectations, attracting hundreds of intergenerational women from 10 countries. Speakers included U.S. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, Delaware’s first female Black congresswoman; Joan Pendergrass, author, speaker, and wife of the late music legend Teddy Pendergrass; Dr. Wendy Smith, a University of Delaware professor and thought leader; Leticia Gomez, pioneering LatinX literary, film, and television agent; Kay White, best-selling British author and career mentor; Miracle Olatunji, a GenZ phenom and founder of OpportuniME, and DeLores Pressley, an international speaker, author, and former guest of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

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The conference exceeded expectations, attracting hundreds of intergenerational women from 10 countries.

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Giftie Umo was declared the Great Dames Remarkable Ideas Pitch Event winner.

“Pitch Perfect” will be presented in the new series.

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The Grand is now presenting a new series of events hosted at Belleveue State Park.

film. Face masks must be worn anytime you are outside your vehicle as you walk to the restrooms or concessions table. There is no reentry once your vehi-

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