Chester County Press 10-05-2022 Edition

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Stormwater management mandates prove costly to municipal budgets

By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer

Oxford Borough Council briefly discussed the borough's budget at its Sept. 19 meeting, and at this point they said they are not looking at a tax increase for 2023.

However, new stormwater-management mandates from the Pennsylvania DEP, under the MS4 Program, are proving costly to municipal budgets. Oxford Borough discussed MS4 and how it could affect the budget moving forward.

Municipalities and other entities such as universities and prisons that meet certain standards must obtain

NPDES permit coverage for discharges of stormwater from their municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s).

Oxford Borough Manager Pauline Garcia-Allen explained they may be able to reduce some of their costs by working with PennDOT.

PennDOT has an Individual MS4 Permit covering stormwater conveyances operated by PennDOT and used for collecting or conveying stormwater runoff associated with PennDOT’s roads, bridges, and related structures, such as maintenance facilities. They have approached municipalities with an opportunity to participate in their stream bank

restoration project which will allow the borough to meet some of their MS4 requirements.

“This would be cheaper than us initiating our own project. The minimum we would purchase is $10,000 [worth] of pounds of sediment reduction,” GarciaAllen said. “That would be for two watersheds within the borough, Elk and Tweed Creeks.”

Arlene Harrison, the assistant borough manager/ borough treasurer, swore in new council member William Fitzpatrick to fill the term left vacant with the resignation of Mary Higgins. Council member Robert Ketcham

Major fundraiser celebrates its 25th anniversary Kennett Brewfest draws 80+ breweries, capacity crowd

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Soon after Kevin Kerchner graduated from college 15 years ago, he came home to discover that his brother Basil had purchased a home brew kit a few years before and had become very good at the art of craft brewing.

In Kevin’s words, what eventually became the Brothers Kerchner Brewing Company in Skippack. Pa. began as campfire stories that turned into ‘what if?’ that turned into ‘why not?’ that turned into a business plan that turned into the brewery opening its doors for the first time in 2018.

On Oct. 1, before an enthusiastic, elbow-to-

elbow crowd that poured into the Genesis parking lot in Kennett Square for the 25th Kennett Brewfest, the Brothers Kerchner Brewing Company joined more than 80 other craft breweries at a festival that continues to serve as a tapestry of similar stories that document an evolving DIY industry that has placed southeastern Pennsylvania on the craft brewery map.

Sponsored by several area businesses, the event not only showcases the best of local and regional breweries, but serves as a major fundraiser for many programs and initiatives orchestrated through Kennett Collaborative.

was also officially elected as the new vice president of council.

A new junior council member, Annabelle Bresler, was sworn in for the 2022 -2023 school year.

Council also heard from Jim Gordon of Sunny Dell Foods, Inc., who said that a new investor's group has purchased the company.

Gordon said, “We are a privately owned business and we are committed to growing Sunny Dell and excited to work with the community. We may be purchasing other buildings in the community as well for this business. We feel we have many opportunities here within the

borough. We currently have over 82 employees that come through an agency and many live in the borough. We are also hoping to secure grants going forward for water and

sewer.”

Another scheduled visitor, longtime resident Robert Burnett, addressed council regarding parking issues

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A Hornet Homecoming

Unionville Community Fair honors local farming heritage

By Chris Barber Contributing Writer

The little town of Unionville has evolved in recent years into what some would describe as an upscale, suburban community.

Last weekend, however, the 98th annual Community Fair took a step into the past and showcased this town’s proud farming heritage.

Thousands of visitors showed up for the events and displays offered by the fair on Friday and Saturday on the Willowdale Steeplechase grounds along Street Road. On Sunday, just like the 2022 Mushroom Festival in September, the Unionville Community Fair endured rainy downpours, and the organizers were forced to dramatically scale back the day's agenda.

Friday’s blue skies embraced, among other things, visits by first- and fifth-graders from the

district’s four elementary schools. Unlike the tradition of years gone by when the school district closed down for the fair’s two weekdays, the schoolchildren arrived at the fair on buses and remained under the supervision of teachers and chaperones.

There was plenty for them to see, too, including a cavernous barn filled with judged crafts, foods, works of art and fabric creations. Outside as well they visited trac-

tors on display and tents housing goats, cows and alpacas that were eager for the children’s patting and attention.

Also awaiting them were story times and glimpses of stations that were readied for the arrival of weekend guests.

In the minds of some longtime residents, they took for granted what the fair has had to offer. But many of the kids were looking at and feeling it for the first time, and

they could hardly contain their excitement. They ran around and shouted with glee. They seemed especially pleased when

they witnessed their own arts and crafts work on display, which had been judged and given awards

Photos by Chris Barber

An affectionate goat gives James Dickens, a Unionville Elementary School kindergarten student, a kiss on the cheek.

The owner of a large cow walks it around for the audience to see during the dairy competition.

Photo by Betsy Brewer Brantner

Pictured at the most recent Oxford Borough Council meeting are (from left to right), Kevin Bresler, Annabelle Bresler, Arlene Harrison, and Carey Bresler.

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

The Oxford Area High School Marching Hornets were in fine tune during the school’s Homecoming festivities on Sept. 30. For additional photos and a summary of the Hornets’ 42-28 loss to Downingtown East in Ches-Mont football action, see Page 1B.

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with his property at 123 E. Locust Street. The property is currently up for sale, and Burnett expressed concern with parking available to him.

Garcia-Allen explained she would be meeting with him in the future regarding his concerns, and she has done so. Garcia-Allen met with Burnett and confirmed that he has multiple parking spots available to him on Western Terrace Avenue.

During public comment, resident Marge Laigaig

brought up the need for more handicapped parking.

Garcia-Allen stressed that the borough is waiting for a grant to come through for the garage which might help with that initiative.

In other business, Borough Council approved the following motions:

• To appoint Amanda Birdwell to the Oxford Regional Planning Commission;

• Approve Flyway Excavating, Inc. Pay Application #7 in the amount of $149,806.46 for the Transit Center Access Improvements Project/

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Streetscapes;

• Advertise ordinance amending the police pension document for Oxford Borough to clarify the definition of normal retirement date;

• Motion to approve resolution #1340-2022 to submit a 2023 Chesco Chesapeake Communities Action Plan (C3AP) Non-Ag Implementation Sub-Grants Program;

• Motion to approve resolution #1341-2022 amending the water connection fees;

• Motion to approve 208 Pine Street curb and sidewalk waiver;

• Motion to approve 19 S Third Street (Maroon Hornet) for signage;

• Motion to approve 49 and 51 S Fifth Street roof repair;

• Motion to ratify approval to purchase either a 2022 police vehicle at a price of $36,680 or a 2023 police vehicle at a price of $43,275.00;

• Motion to approve the purchase of a 2021 demo unit street sweeper with full manufacturer warranty for $236,915; and

• Motion to appoint Bob Ketcham to the Oxford Borough Planning Commission.

Six county recreation and conservation projects awarded more than $2.8 million in state funding

Penn Township is receiving $1.5 million for the further development of the Penn Township Sports Park and economic opportunity.”

Six projects to improve outdoor recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities in Chester County will receive more than $2.8 million in funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced recently.

“Preserving open space, protecting our natural resources, and expanding recreational opportunities adds to the healthy and vibrant quality of life that continues to attract residents, families, and businesses to the Chester County region,” Comitta, who serves as Minority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, said. “These historic investments will continue to pay dividends in ensuring strong environmental health, public health,

The projects, located in the 19th Senatorial District, will receive grant funding administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).

The projects include the following:

• $1.5 million for Penn Township for the further development of Penn Sports Park, including the construction of pedestrian walkways, a gazebo and pavilion, batting cages, ballfields and multipurpose fields, utility and park maintenance buildings, a parking area, stormwater management measures, ADA access, landscaping, and project signage, as well as

the installation of bleachers, lighting and other utilities.

• $163,400 for the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance to support the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 30 acres in London Britain Township for woodland protection and connectivity to the White Clay Creek Preserve.

• $116,000 for the ChesterRidley-Crum Watersheds Association for the construction of approximately 100 acres of riparian forest buffers along waterways in the Delaware River Watershed, Chester and Delaware counties. Work will include landowner outreach and engagement, buffer plantings and post-planting establishment, and project

signage and other related site improvements.

• $600,000 for West Whiteland Township for further development of Exton Park, including the construction of pedestrian walkways, pavilions and an amphitheater, a comfort station, stormwater management measures, ADA access, landscaping, project signage, and other related utility and site improvements.

• $375,000 for the Willistown Conservation Trust to support the acquisition of approximately six acres for an addition to the Kirkwood Preserve.

• $98,600 for the Willistown Conservation Trust for the rehabilitation and further development of approximately 0.5 acres of Rushton Woods Preserve. Work will include the construction of pedestrian walkways and the installation of stormwater management measures, riparian forest buffers, landscaping, project signage, and other related site improvements.

“I’m pleased to see these investments in our open spaces and environment,” said state Rep. Christina Sappey. “By preserving land and installing green infrastructure, such as riparian buffers, we are expanding natural habitats while further protecting our waterways.”

The Chester County projects come as part of $90 million in funding awarded to more than 330 projects statewide, including:

• 43 trail projects; protecting nearly 7,207 acres of open space.

• 20 projects for river conservation.

• Planting 214 acres of streamside forest buffers including 47 that are multifunctional with the possibility

of producing a harvestable profit for the landowner.

• 141 projects to develop or rehabilitate recreation, park, and conservation areas and facilities.

In total, they represent the largest single investment in Pennsylvania recreation and conservation in agency history, surpassing the previous record of $70 million in 2021.

“The health and vitality of our communities is reflected in the quality of parks and trails, access to rivers, open spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities,” DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. “This grant round is historic, as it is the largest amount we ever issued to help protect and enhance our natural amenities throughout Pennsylvania.”

The C2PR grant program is funded by a variety of state and federal funding sources. The Chester County projects were funded through the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, and support made available to DCNR through the state fiscal year 2022-23 budget as the State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Program.

“Pennsylvania encompasses some of the most beautiful natural areas in the nation,” Gov. Tom Wolf said. “By investing in the upkeep and expansion of our recreational areas, we are not only improving the quality of life for citizens. We are also making Pennsylvania an even better destination for visitors who will contribute to the economic health of communities all across the commonwealth.”

Wolf also announced an unprecedented additional 2022 fall grant round, which was made possible in part from appropriated funds

in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s 2022-23 budget. That same support also secured funding for the creation of three new state parks to be announced this fall.

“This special fall grant round was made possible thanks to the bipartisan investment in conservation and outdoor recreation we secured in the recent commonwealth budget,” Gov. Wolf said.

“These additional funds will help us support even more local park, trail, water quality, and landscape projects across Pennsylvania.”

The C2P2 special fall grant opportunity will highlight helping underserved communities, closing trail gaps, supporting an invigorated focus on the outdoor recreation sector, and planting trees along streams and in communities. The deadline to submit applications for the fall grant round is Oct. 27.

For the supplemental fall grant round, there is a lower match requirement for municipalities with populations under 5,000 people. For these communities, the match is only 20 percent of the grant amount with no cap on project size. This lower match requirement makes the fall funding round an ideal opportunity for smaller municipalities to apply for grants.

The special fall funding round is also an ideal time to apply for tree planting, lawn conversion, and streamside buffer grants. The round includes more than $8 million in Keystone Tree Fund money and other funds to support watershed and community forestry practices.

For more information on the fall grant round or to apply, visit the DCNR Grants Customer Service Portal.

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Photo by Betsy Brantner

William Fitzpatrick was sworn in by Arlene Harrison, the assistant borough manager/treasurer at the Oxford Borough Council's Sept. 19 meeting. Fitzpatrick was sworn in to fill the position left vacant by Mary Higgins.

In the week leading up to the festival, long-time organizer Jeff Norman and the Kennett Brewfest committee were aware that the lingering remnants from Hurricane Ian were due to pass over Chester County this past weekend. While the threat of rain remained persistent in the forecast, the festival grounds were dry.

“I told my wife that I am not a meteorologist by trade, but I think over the past seven days, I have become a meteorologist,” Norman said. “We don’t take bad weather lightly and our organizing committee met four times this week [to discuss other options], but when I look up at the sky now, I think we’re really lucky today.

“The beer gods were with us.”

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Kevin and Basil Kerchner of Brothers Kerchner Brewing Company in Skippak, right and left, with Jarod Castaldi, center, the co-owner of Animated Brewing Company in Coatesville.

Photos by Richard L. Gaw Robert Edwards and Nicole Hall of Abington posed before the Two Stones Brewing Company tent.

The Kennett Brewfest featured the beers of more than 80 breweries throughout the southeastern region of Pennsylvania.

In addition to beer, some vendors offered samples of other homebrewed elixirs.

This contingent was nutritionally prepared for the Kennett Brewfest.

Now in its 25th year, the Kennett Brewfest drew a capacity crowd to the Genesis parking lot in Kennett Square on Oct. 1.

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the preceding day. They expressed delight as well as they watched the daring BMX bicycle display outside.

Saturday dawned cloudy with occasional rain showers. Former Fair President Bonnie Musser observed that attendance was “a little thin,” with some features running a little slow as a result of the weather.

Even fair regular Charlie Brosius, a mainstay of the community and former Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture, stayed home with his restored calliope that has in the past filled the grounds with merrygo-round-like music.

One event that did not seem to diminish in attendance was the Haunted House, the brainchild of current Fair President Ed Schultz. His wife, Debbie, who was handling administrative duties in the nearby barn, said, “You could hear the screaming into the night.”

Ed Schultz founded the Haunted House in 2019, and since then it has grown in scariness and popularity.

Another Saturday event that suffered no loss of attendance and excitement was the cow-milking contest. This event, with three rounds, pits various members of similar groups against each other and measures how much milk they are able to extract from cows in 90 seconds.

The first round was won by Fair Queen Ella Troiano, who far exceeded the amount obtained by

the other members of her court.

The second round—the one that elicited the most excitement—matched one student and one teacher from each of Unionville’s four elementary schools. There was much cheering and excitement until the final measurements yielded the Pocopson School team the winners.

As a prize, they got to house the fair milk can at their school for the next year.

The final round saw four adults competing— including dairy farmer Earle Wickersham, who has won at least seven contests in recent years.

In fact, there was some element of blasé among viewers who doubted Wickersham would ever be beaten. However, Tricia Walker, a new contestant from Pottstown exceeded Wickersham’s total, filling up one-and-a-quarter cups to Wickersham’s one.

There was some amazement -- so much so that the judges ordered a runoff round.

Still, Walker succeeded and held her victory, and her name is destined to be scrawled on the blue milk can memorializing the annual winners.

Sunday came with downpours that reportedly cancelled everything but the goat show, which was held early morning under a tent. Musser and others were well aware of the weather forecast the day before and had anticipated that the car show would not come to be. Even in the event of mass event cancellations, she main-

tained that the fair would remain open for folks to come and pick up their prizes and returnable submissions.

“That’s just what fairs face,” she said.

The fair, which traditionally kicks off with the crowning of the queen and her court, was started in 1924 by the boys’ agricultural class as a corn show. It was held in what is now the Unionville Elementary School. Much has changed, including the sites and the events, through the years. The corn competition is still there.

The gigantic restored barn on the Willowdale Steeplechase grounds held thousands of crafts, art pieces, sewing projects and foods submitted for competition.

Photos by Chris Barber

First graders visiting the fair behold the gigantic tractor on display.

The witches and coffin are just one of several scary sights in the Haunted House.

A teacher and student team up to extract the most in the cow milking competition.

These fifth graders observe the artwork they submitted to the fair, as sell as the awards a few of them received.

A young visitor at the fair explores the facial variations carved in competition jack-o-lanterns.

Remembering the slayings of two Kennett Square police officers

On Sunday, Oct. 9, the Kennett Brewing Company is hosting respected author Bruce E. Mowday for a talk and signing of his new book, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.

Davis and Posey were police officers in the Kennett Square Police Department when, on the evening of Nov. 15, 1972, they were shot and killed after being ambushed in the police department’s parking lot. Both officers were shot in the back during the incident.

Mowday, an award-winning reporter and editor, interviewed members of the slain policemen’s families, investigators and Kennett Square residents for this book. He also reviewed court records and newspaper articles. Mowday covered appeals of the court case for a newspaper.

Schiffer Publishing is releasing Mowday’s book about the slayings in time for the 50th anniversary of the terrible event.

Mowday, of course, previously wrote a book about the criminal activities of the notorious and murderous Johnston gang.

The Oct. 9 signing and presentation will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Kennett Brewing Company is located at 109 South Broad Street, #2, in Kennett Square.

Many longtime residents and newcomers alike will be interested in learning more about what is undoubtedly one of the darkest days in Kennett Square history.

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What should Alzheimer’s caregivers know?

If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or is starting to show symptoms, you will face some real challenges. Navigating the Alzheimer’s experience involves a long journey, and there’s no easy answer for how you can cope with your emotions. But you can at least address some of the financial issues involved to help give yourself a greater sense of control.

Here are some moves to consider:

• Plan for care costs and identify insurance coverage. The list of Alzheimer’s-related medical expenses is long and includes ongoing medical treatment, medical equipment, home safety modifications, prescription drugs and personal care supplies.

As a caregiver, you’ll want to know the extent of your loved one’s health insurance: Medicare, supplemental policies, veteran’s benefits if applicable, and so on. One big question is how much coverage they might have for adult day care services, in-home care services and full-time residential care services, and other long-term care options.

Long-term care is one of the largest health care costs not covered by Medicare,

so you’ll want to determine if your loved one has a long-term care policy or another insurance policy with a long-term care rider.

• Identify assets and debts. You’ll need to know your family member’s financial position, both what they own — bank accounts, investments, property, etc. — and what they owe, such as credit card debt, a mortgage, lines of credit, and so on. This knowledge will be essential if you’re granted power of attorney to take over your loved one’s finances.

• Look for tax breaks available to caregivers. If you’re a caregiver, you may have to pay for some care costs out of pocket.

Consequently, you could receive some tax credits and deductions. These benefits vary by state, so you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor to determine your eligibility.

• Ensure necessary legal documents are in place.

As a caregiver, you may need to ensure some legal documents are in place, such as a durable power of attorney for finances, which lets you make financial decisions for your loved one with Alzheimer’s, and a durable power of attorney for health care, which lets you make health care and medical decisions on

their behalf. It’s important to have these and other necessary documents drawn up before someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or when they’re just starting to exhibit the earliest signs of the disease, so they can understand what documents they are signing. If you wait until they no longer have this cognitive ability, things will get much more challenging.

You could apply to become a conservator, which grants decision-making abilities similar to a power of attorney, but the conservatorship process takes time and could involve court procedures.

To avoid this potential difficulty, work with your tax and legal professionals to ensure all the relevant legal documents are in-force and updated.

Finally, you don’t have to go it alone. To help deal with the emotional challenges of caregiving, you can find local Alzheimer’s support groups that can offer practical suggestions for coping.

As for the financial issues, consider working with a financial professional who can look at your family’s overall situation and recommend appropriate actions.

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s will change the lives of everyone in your family, but as a caregiver, you can help ease the burden.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Joe Oliver, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones, Member SIPC.

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

Joe Oliver is a life-long Oxfordian, husband, father, and financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments. Joe serves business owners and individual investors in helping them accomplish their financial goals. Connect with him at Joe. Oliver@Edwardjones.com.

Joe Oliver Financial Advisor 16 South 3rd St Oxford, Pa. 19363 610-998-9046 www.edwardjones.com/ joe-oliver

Pennsylvanians: Trust in local newspapers

New statewide survey also reveals strong support for public notices, Right-to-Know expansion as America marks National Newspaper Week

By Brad Simpson

Local newspapers are at the heart of communities across the commonwealth. Why? They are trusted sources for news Pennsylvanians cannot get anywhere else.

It really is that simple.

Long established on Main Streets in the boroughs, townships, counties and cities they serve, local newspapers report on tax hikes and business closings, new restaurants and farmland conservation, high school sports and fall apple festivals.

They announce graduations, weddings, anniversaries and births. Where else but in local newspapers do personal milestones share space with articles on public safety and investigations into unsafe drinking water?

Local journalism fosters a healthy, well-informed community – whether rural, suburban or citycentric -- and that good news is something to celebrate all year and especially Oct. 2-8, which is National Newspaper Week.

Pennsylvanians know the local journalism they need and want is ready for consumption 24/7. They look to local newspapers, in print and online, as well as locally based digital news outlets, all of which are also robust advocates and defenders of First Amendment freedoms.

They entrust journalists to stand in their shoes and ask their questions: why a road is closed, when a special election will be held, how taxpayer dollars funded new school construction.

A statewide survey of Pennsylvania registered vot-

ers conducted in August by Public Opinion Strategies for the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) found that 85 percent trust local newspapers in print and online, which is higher than other news media.

Moreover, Pennsylvania voters support newspapers’ long-held role of printing public notices to alert citizens about important local issues like zoning changes, school closures, public meetings, foreclosures, and environmental proposals that impact health and property before government takes action. The survey revealed that 92 percent of Pennsylvania voters favor – 64 percent strongly – current state law requiring public notices to be published in print newspapers.

The survey also found:

• 92 percent of Pennsylvania voters surveyed favor – 64 percent strongly – expanding the state Right-to-Know Law, which provides citizens the right of access to public records.

• 87 percent of

Pennsylvania voters say –49 percent strongly – that local newspapers are a key part of an informed community because of their coverage of local politics, public safety, high school sports teams, business openings and entertainment.

• 87 percent also believe – 45 percent strongly – that local newspapers help keep people connected to their community.

• 73 percent regard local newspapers as a more trustworthy source of information than social media posts.

• 68 percent of the Pennsylvanians surveyed say local newspapers are an important source for news during times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

• News about local government, school districts or county leadership are the topics respondents read about the most in their local newspapers.

Pennsylvanians’ extraordinary levels of trust and reliance in local newspapers reflect a clear understanding that newspapers not only report on their communi-

ties, but that they are also part of them. In 2020, the statewide economic impact of the Pennsylvania newspaper industry was $1.3 billion, according to a report released last year by PNA.

Local publishers pay taxes and hire community residents for their newsrooms, business offices, press rooms and delivery operations. Those employees, in turn, are homeowners and apartment dwellers who shop at the local grocery store, fill their tanks at the gas station around the corner, and walk their dogs in the community park. They are volunteer tutors, baseball coaches, food bank helpers.

Consider that in 2020 the combined impact of charitable giving and volunteerism from the Pennsylvania newspaper industry totaled $6.4 million.

Moreover, local newspapers and digital news outlets across the commonwealth provide community forums of guest columns and letters to the editor. This is public space dedicated to differing perspectives, some lauded

and others challenged, but all critical to the health of democracy and the shared hope of a better community.

Pennsylvanians’ trust in local journalism continues to fuel newspapers’ enduring commitment to reporting news that makes a positive difference in people’s lives, now and in the decades to come.

Brad Simpson is president of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, the official trade organization for 300 print, digital and news media-related members statewide based in Harrisburg.

The Mystery of the Clue Game Heir

There’s a murder mystery about to unfold in downtown Kennett Square on Oct. 7 as members of the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS) presents “The Mystery of the Clue Game Heir.”

Here’s the scenario: It’s the 75th anniversary of the game “Clue”

(or Cluedo in England) and Anthony E. Pratt, III, the grandson of the inventor, has come to America because he heard that a theater group (KATS) has stolen his family’s idea and is making millions off of the idea without paying royalties.

The nerve! He’s here to sue! While here, he plans to drop in on a

KATS rehearsal. When he meets his untimely demise instead, the investigation is underway.

In this audience-participation, cross-town caper, participants meet the detective at the scene of the crime to gather clues, question murder suspects in participating downtown locations, and attempt to

identify the murderer and solve the mystery. There are suspects lurking everywhere so keep your eyes and ears open for clues during this fun event.

The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Genesis Walkway along East State Street in Kennett Square.

Joe Oliver

Courtesy photo Brad Simpson

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New exhibit reflects on climate’s vulnerability

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Throughout its rich history, the Brandywine River Museum of Art has often served as a cultural touchstone to the world that exists beyond southeastern Pennsylvania, a world that is often viewed as hanging in the delicate balance of environmental chaos.

In its 2018 exhibition entitled, “Natural Wonders: The Sublime in Contemporary Art,” it featured the work of 13 artists who investigated the relationship between human beings and the Earth’s climate. The museum’s latest exhibition, “Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art” -- on view through Jan. 8, 2023 – showcases the same ecological theme through the work of four leading contemporary artists: Jennifer Angus, Mark Dion, Courtney Mattison and James Prosek.

Spanning two separate galleries, “Fragile Earth” provides an artistic narrative that reflects on environmental concerns that range from ocean bleaching to endangered species to the accumulation of debris and disasters that continue to threaten our shorelines.

“This is such an important exhibition to showcase the two halves of our house – the fine arts house

and our environmental house,” Brandywine’s Senior Curator Amada C. Burdan said at an event to open the exhibit last week.

“This exhibit expresses our concerns about preserving and sustaining the environment, and not just expressing our melancholy over it, but actively doing things to improve our local environment.”

“These artists were selected for the profound message their works convey about environmental conservation,” said Jennifer Stettler Parsons, the exhibition’s curator, who had been working with the Brandywine for the past three years in preparation for the exhibit. “They transform natural and non-traditional materials, like insects and found debris, into art in order to make visible the human role in global climate change, and to reveal how our daily choices may endanger our planet’s future.”

In her work in the Brandywine’s Strawbridge Family Gallery, Angus has pinned brilliantly colored insects to the walls in ornamental patterns while also reinforcing their importance to the ecosystem. Incorporating a local angle, Angus has also adapted a wallpaper design she discovered in the former children’s bedrooms of Andrew Wyeth’s studio.

Known internationally for assemblages that critique treatment of the environment and the way naturalists have traditionally studied, classified and preserved natural specimens, Dion’s entries in the exhibition do much the same. One of his artworks, “Still Life in Black in White,” alludes to the threat that oil spills pose to penguins.

Mattison, a sculptor, has become known for her wall reliefs that replicate the beauty of coral reefs at the same time referencing their vulnerability. At Brandywine, she showcases “Our Changing Seas III” installation, as well as newer works like “Surface Tension II” and “Gyre I.”

Described as a contemporary John James Audubon, Prosek’s most prominent entry in the exhibit hangs at the entrance to the Brandywine. Entitled “Invisible Boundaries,” it combines the symbolism of the U.S. flag in relation to nature. Incorporating 50 images of state animals and the bald eagle, the display illustrates the fact that animals inhabit ecosystems independent of geographic boundaries between states or countries.

“All of these artists are really inspired by history as well as fantasy, but especially the historic tradition of the 18th and 19th centuries when artists were interested in the scientific

aspect of categorizing and surveying nature,” Parsons said. “A lot has changed from those centuries, and unfortunately when artists look to nature today, they are seeing the peril that the environment is now under due to climate change and global warming.

“The good news is that one of the reasons we chose these artists is because it is not all melancholy. They all have a message of hope and optimism that they bring, and when you encounter these works, what I hope [visitors will see] is not only inspiration from their beauty but also their message – that there is time for the environment to heal, if we act quickly.”

The Brandywine River Museum of Art is located at 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road in Chadds Ford. To learn more about “Fragile Earth:

The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art,” visit www.brandywine.org. or call 610-388-2700.

“Fragile Earth” runs through Jan. 8, 2023 at the Brandywine River Museum of Art

“Invisible Boundaries,” a 16’ X 27’ digital print on polyester scrim vinyl, by James Prosek.

Photos courtesy of the Brandywine River Museum of Art Contemporary artist Courtney Madison stands in front of her exhibit, “Our Changing Seas,” which is included as part of “Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art,” now being shown at the Brandywine River Museum of Art through Jan. 8, 2023.

“New England Cabinet of Marine Debris,” by Mark Dion.

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

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In the Spotlight

Horvath’s 4 TDs lead Downingtown East past Oxford, 42-28

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

On Sept. 30 at 7:51 p.m., with 4:11 left in the first half of the Oxford Area High School football game against visiting Downingtown East, the stadium lights abruptly and inexplicably went out, leaving the entire field and grandstands in a shroud of darkness, punctured only by the swirl of cell phone lights.

At 8:07 p.m., the lights came back on and play resumed, but to the dis may of the Oxford players, coaches and the sold-out Oxford Homecoming crowd, Downingtown East halfback Bo Horvath was still there.

The Cougars’ senior run ning back torched the Oxford defense all night, running for more than 200 years and scoring four touchdowns in a 42-28 win over the Hornets. The win not only saw Horvath surpass 3,000 rush ing yards during his high school career, it put a damp er on Oxford's Homecoming

festivities and kept Oxford (2-4 overall) from reaching a .500 record midway through the 2022 season.

While Horvath ultimately stole the show, it was Oxford – in particular, the passing and running of quarterback Dustin Long – that kept the Hornets in the contest for three quarters. Inheriting the ball on Oxford’s 41 yard-line in the first quarter, Long led the Hornets with a series of QB keepers and with 4:42 left in the quarter, he con nected with wide receiver Justin Tyre for a 29-yard touchdown strike that gave Oxford an early 6-0 lead.

Early in the second quar ter, Downingtown East (5-1 overall) got on the board when QB Jameson Jenkins hit Horvath for a screen pass, found wide receiver Caden Walsh for another gain, and then handed to Horvath, who sprinted 15 yards untouched into the end zone with 10:26 left in the half that gave the Cougars a 7-6 lead. With 6:51 left, Downingtown

East increased their lead to 14-6 on a four-yard carry by Michael Waite.

Following a 16-min ute power outage, Long resumed leading Oxford on a 72-yard touchdown drive that featured passes to Core Diantonio and finished on Long’s 16-yard TD run with 3:39 left in the half, that was followed by a game-tying two-point conversion on a pass from Long to Landem Turk in the corner of the end zone.

After a fumble by Long led to a Cougars touchdown early in the third quarter, Long scampered 24 yards with 9:08 left in the quarter to tie the score, 21-21. With five minutes remaining in the quarter, Horvath bullied his way up the sideline for his second TD of the game that gave Downingtown East a 28-21 lead that was quickly followed by his third TD that came on a four-yard rush with 44 seconds left in the quarter and gave the Cougars a 35-21 lead at the start of the fourth quarter.

Oxford fought its way through a penalty-plagued start of the fourth quar ter to engineer a 79-yard touchdown drive that was highlighted by a 35-yard TD strike from Long to Ryan Evans that cut Downingtown East’s lead to 35-28 with 8:22 left in the game. Yet, with just under six remain ing in the game, Horvath ran for a 28-yard touchdown – his fourth and last of the game.

Oxford will travel to Bayard Rustin for a ChesMont matchup on Oct. 7,

while Downingtown East –who shares first place in the Ches-Mont National with

Downingtown West -- will host Academy Park for a nonconference game on Oct. 7.

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

Despite the loss, Hornets’ quarterback Dustin Long engineered several impres sive scoring drives that featured long runs and effective passing.

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Members of this year’s Homecoming Court were also announced during halftime ceremonies.

Downingtown East halfback Bo Horvath, left, scored four touchdowns to lead the Cougars to a 42-28 victory over Oxford on Sept. 30.

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THOMAS RALPH BLACKBURN

Thomas Ralph Blackburn, of Oxford, passed away at home on Sept. 24, 2022. He was 96.

He was the husband of Margaret “Peggy” Sumner Blackburn, with whom he shared 72 years of marriage.

Born in Oval, N.C., he was the son of the late Donald and Alsey Phillips Blackburn. After graduating from Oxford High School in 1944, he worked on the family dairy farm until October of 1952, when he left farming to work for the Chrysler Corporation. He was a hardworking man who retired from Chrysler in 1988 after 36 years of service.

After retirement, Ralph and Peg enjoyed traveling and visiting with their family, and especially on Bob Neff Tours, where they enjoyed meeting new people and making friends. He looked forward to family beach vacations, and the winter trips in Florida. His hobbies included making wooden crafts and caning chairs and repairing old ones. People would travel for hours to have Ralph either fix or replace their chairs for them.

He was a member of the Oxford Church of the Nazarene since 1946 and served in many areas, including assistant Sunday School superintendent, Sunday School teacher, church board member, counting committee, and buildings and properties committee. Through the Nazarene Church, Ralph and Peg traveled on four work and witness trips to Kenya, Switzerland, Brazil, and Belize.

He will be remembered for many things by many people. He was Dad, Uncle Ralph, and Pop-Pop. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren and great-granddaughter’s sporting events, such as baseball games, softball games, football games, and wrestling matches. He was a man who loved God, loved his church, and loved his family. He will be missed by many people and by those who knew him. He was a man of few words, with a gentle spirit, and a friend to anyone who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy; two daughters, Gayle Brantner (Bill) of Oxford and Janice Mentzer of Sharpsburg, Md.; one brother, Robert Blackburn (Martha) of Oxford; five grandchildren, Billy (Jessica) of Martinsburg, W.Va., Cole (Samantha) of Oxford, Sabrina Amoriello of Oxford, Jathan and Hayden Mentzer of Sharpsburg, Md.; six greatgranddaughters, Layla, Savannah, Emmalyn, Natalie, Laurel, and Jolie; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, William Blackburn (JoAnn) of Oxford and his son-in-law, Heath Mentzer of Sharpsburg, Md.

Funeral services were held on Oct. 1 at the Oxford Church of the Nazarene.

Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Oxford Church of the Nazarene Missions Department.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

JOSEPH CLYDE LEWIS

Joseph Clyde Lewis, 57, of Elkton, Md., passed away on Sept. 5, 2022 in Bryson City, N.C.

He was the husband of Julie Thompson Lewis, with whom he shared six years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of Clyde Lewis of Creston, N.C. and the late Mary Miller Lewis.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Joseph was employed with Chelsea Sheet Metal in Avondale as an HVAC technician.

He enjoyed motorcycles, hunting, shooting and spending time with friends and family.

He is survived by his wife; father; two children, Asia Lewis (Eli) and Anthony Carletti; and one grandson, Liam.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Marchesani.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

JOHN W. DOUGHERTY, JR.

John W. Dougherty, Jr., of Lewisville, Pa., passed away at home on Sept. 29, 2022. He was 82.

He was the husband of Nancy Lutz Dougherty, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late John W., Sr. and Elva McKinney Dougherty.

John was a farmer, builder, stone mason and farrier.

He was a Master and Huntsman of the Lewisville Hunt since the age of 16.

He is survived by his wife; three children, John W. Dougherty, III, Theresa Dougherty and Suzanne Dougherty; and two siblings, Phillip N. Dougherty of Galena, Md. and Joan Dougherty of Oxford.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Interment will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., in Oxford.

Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Creature Double Feature this Saturday

Get into the Halloween

early with the Oxford Area Recreation Authority’s Creature Double Feature movie in the park, on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Oxford Area Regional Park, 900 West Locust St.

Each year, the Oxford Area Recreation Authority holds a fundraising event at

the Oxford Area Regional Park during October to bring Halloween holiday fun to the community. This year, for the first time, this event will be a double feature outdoor movie. It will begin at 7 p.m. with a family-friendly Halloween favorite movie with gentle scares. The second feature,

starting 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first film, will be a very scary feature for mature audiences.

The second movie it is not recommended for young children.

Visit the concession stand at the pavilion to purchase delicious Landhope Farms Chicken Sandwiches,

movie box candy provided by Toot Sweets, popcorn and more.

Come for one movie or both. Dress for the cool autumn night and bring your own seating on the multipurpose field. Gates open at 6 p.m. There is no entrance fee for this event, but contributions will be

appreciated.

The Oxford Area Recreation Authority thanked the generous lead sponsors for this event— Landhope Farms and West Nottingham Township.

Additional sponsors include Toot Sweets, Oxford Borough, Redner’s, Wholly Grounds and Herr Foods.

For movie titles, approximate start time for the second movie, and further information, visit the Facebook page of Oxford Area Recreation. The Facebook quick link is @ RecAuthority. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date will be announced on Facebook.

YMCA of Greater Brandywine kicks off Living Kindness initiative

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, in collaboration with the Michael & Nancy Pia Foundation, is asking the community to join them in a yearlong focus on Kindness. The effort, which connects to the YMCA’s mission as well as the PIA Foundation’s Living Kindness Project, will offer ongoing ways for friends, neighbors and colleagues to engage in projects, efforts and causes that benefit our community.

“After a tumultuous few years, we’re happy to provide a space where kindness can flourish,” said YMCA CEO Denise Day. “Our organization has three core pillars that drive our efforts, with social responsibility as one. This focus on kindness is an opportunity to bring that pillar to the forefront dur-

ing a time where it feels like there is a great need to have spaces where individuals can feel safe and supported and where they have the opportunity to be their best selves.”

The project will kick off during Welcoming Week, an annual event held at seven of the association’s locations – the Brandywine YMCA, Jennersville YMCA, Kennett Area YMCA, Lionville Community YMCA, Oscar Lasko YMCA & Childcare Center, Upper Main Line YMCA and West Chester Area YMCA.

Nancy Pia, co-founder of the foundation and leader of the Living Kindness Project, said, “We are excited to work with the YMCA to help shed light on the importance of kindness and look forward to helping to raise awareness

for the areas of need in our community – of which there are many – and to help individuals more easily identify ways that they can get involved to meet these needs. When communities come together and support one another, great things happen. It’s also so important to help young people get involved in these efforts. This work helps to build our future leaders and philanthropists.”

The YMCA will be involving students who participate in the 7th Grade Initiative, which provides a free YMCA membership to all area seventh graders, in the Kindness Project. This year, the Initiative will weave in volunteer opportunities and service projects as ways for youth to be more engaged with the organization’s mission and to give back to the

community.

“We have organized and will continue to build out opportunities to engage in projects and efforts to spread kindness,” said Andrew Holets, executive director of the Lionville Community YMCA, who is leading the project.

“This fall we will have opportunities to help stock

food pantries in our facilities, volunteer for a wide variety of roles, organize Thanksgiving meal bags for individuals and families in need, donate blood via the Red Cross, distribute backpacks and jackets to youth and make the holidays special for area families through our Angel Tree program.”

While the YMCA has organized centralized efforts to help spread kindness, the project is asking members of the community to find small ways to help spread kindness in their day-to-day life.

To learn more about the project or sign up to get involved, please visit ymcagbw.org/kindness.

In collaboration with the Michael & Nancy Pia Foundation

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Barbara J. Miller, Miller, Barbara J. late of West Nantmeal Twp., PA. LETTERS

TESTAMENTARY on the above

Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to William B. Miller, Jr., c/o Sandra M. Liberatori, Esq., Rick Stock Law, 933 N. Charlotte St., Suite 3-B, Pottstown, PA 19464, Executor. Rick Stock Law, 933 N. Charlotte St., Suite 3-B, Pottstown, PA 19464

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NOTICE

PENN TOWNSHIP ZONING

HEARING BOARD

NOTICE is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Penn Township will hold a Public Hearing at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, Pennsylvania, on October 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at which time the Board will hear the following matter: Application of NVR, Inc., equitable owner, seeking variances from the 30-foot minimum rear yard requirement under the Township’s former zoning ordinance section 1302.H.3 so as to allow reduced rear yards of 24 feet on nine (9) lots (Lots #145-153) located within the previously-approved residential development of 204 homes known as “Big Elk” on property located at 1015 West Baltimore Pike, West Grove, PA (UPI #583-17.3) in the Township’s former C I – Community Institutional zoning district.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the public meeting scheduled above and require an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the Township Secretary at (610) 869-9620 to discuss how Penn Township may best accommodate your needs. Edward M. Foley, Solicitor, Brutscher, Foley, Milliner, Land & Kelly, LLP, 213 E. State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 9p-28-2t

NOTICE

Sealed proposals will be received by the Municipal Cooperative of Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania at 372 Rose Hill Rd., West Grove, PA 19390. Bids will be opened on October 20, 2022 for the purpose of the following: ROCK SALT FOR THE WINTER OF 2022-2023- Approximately 4,000 tons SOLAR SALT FOR THE WINTER OF 2022-2023- Approximately 200 tons Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Municipal Cooperative and may be obtained by calling 601-3450100, or by emailing Skinsey@ Londongrove.org. All bids must meet Bulletin 15 requirements. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “2022-2023 Salt”. The Supplier will provide the awarding municipality with a performance bond in the amount of 50% of the contract, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Board Members at 11:00 a.m. on October 20, 2022 at the London Grove Township public works meeting room. Bids may be delivered to the London Grove Township Building at 372 Rose Hill Rd. West Grove, PA 19390. Shane Kinsey, Municipal Cooperative of Southern Chester County 9p-28-2t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF CLYDE L. CAMERON, DECEASED. Late of Oxford Borough, Chester County, PA, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to KENNETH C. CAMERON, EXECUTOR, c/o Jeffrey R. Abbott, Esq., 103 Chesley Dr., Ste. 103, Media, PA 19063, Or to his Attorney: JEFFREY R. ABBOTT, ABBOTT & OVERHOLT PC, 103 Chesley Dr., Ste. 103, Media, PA 19063 10p-5-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Deborah S Keys, Executrix for the Estate of Charles R Keys, whose last address was Nottingham, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Any person having a claim to this Estate is asked to make same c/o Dennis Vondran, Esquire, P O Box 565 West Chester PA 19380 10p-5-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 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 21st , 2022. 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. 22-10-288 Writ of Execution No. 2012-09163

DEBT $271,103.35

Situate in the Township of West Nottingham, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, The Real Property. Or its address commonly known as 213 Veterans Drive, Nottingham, Pa.19362.

Recorded October 9, 2003 in Chester County in Deed Book 5928 Page 2344.

UPI # 68-6-2.3N 19362

PLAINTIFF: SMS Financial Recovery Services, LLC VS DEFENDANT: Woody Jackson

SALE ADDRESS: 213 Veterans Drive, Nottingham, PA

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: DOLCHIN, SLOTKIN & TODD, P.C. 215-665-3506

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 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 21st , 2022. 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. 22-10-290

Writ of Execution No. 2020-02567 DEBT $146,019.43

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or parcel of land situated in the Township of Sadsbury, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being more fully described in Deed dated May 31, 1994 and recorded in the Office of the Chester County Recorder of Deeds on September 7, 1994, in Deed Book Volume 3805 at Page 1786

Tax Parcel No 28-07-0005

PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for the Lodge Series IV Trust VS DEFENDANT: Carol A. Deatrick

SALE ADDRESS: 100 Summit Ridge Road, Parkesburg, PA 16365 f/k/a 104 Summit Ridge, Gap, PA 17527 and 102 Summit Ridge Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN,

LLP 215-855-9521

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 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 21st , 2022. 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. 22-10-294

Writ of Execution No. 2021-01950

DEBT $107,697.27

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or parcel of land situated in the Borough of Avondale, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being more fully described in Deed dated March 22, 1990 and recorded in the Office of the Chester County Recorder of Deeds on March 26, 1990, in Deed Book Volume 1932 at Page 83.

Tax Parcel No. 04-020012.050

PLAINTIFF: Hoffy Unlimited, LLC VS DEFENDANT: James H. Norman & Detra A. Brison a/k/a Detra A. Brison-Norman

SALE ADDRESS: 403 Thompson Street, Avondale, PA 19311

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, LLP 215-855-9521

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must

be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 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 21st , 2022. 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. 22-10-299 Writ of Execution No. 2021-05252 DEBT $136,285.62

All that certain tract or piece of land situate in the Township of London Grove, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania and described according to a plan of land of Marshall Barnett, said plan made by T.G. Colesworthy, County Surveyor, dated September 12, 1963 and revised May 27, 1965.

Tax Parcel # 59-4-16.3

PLAINTIFF: Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust 2020-A, MortgageBacked Securities, Series 2020A, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee VS

DEFENDANT: Kenneth Blaisdell Purinton & Lisa Michelle Purinton

SALE ADDRESS: 685 North Guernsey Road, West Grove, PA 19390

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: JACQUELINE F. McNALLY, ESQ. 850-422-2520

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t

Bill proposes mandatory jail for illegal possession of firearm in Pa.

Reps. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) and K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks) recently joined Bucks County law enforcement officials to unveil legislation that would impose a new mandatory minimum sentence for previously convicted offenders found to be illegally in possession of a firearm in Pennsylvania.

Joining Farry and Tomlinson at the press conference at the Bensalem Township Building were Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub; Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo; Bill McVey,

director of Public Safety Bensalem Township Police Department; and numerous Bucks County law enforcement leaders.

“As violence and crime continues to surge in Philadelphia, dangerous criminals are often crossing into our communities and illegally possessing firearms without regard for punishment. Quite often we hear the comment that the criminal should have never been on the street, but what we don’t often hear is they should have never had a firearm,” Farry said. “Our legislation would enact a

mandatory minimum jail sentence for those that continue to defy the law and illegally possess a firearm.”

“We are in a very unique position here in Bensalem,” Tomlinson said. “We border Philadelphia and are centrally located around all the major cities of the Northeast United States. We also have multiple major access points, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-95, Route 1 and Route 13, that filter all types of criminals into our county.

Stronger sentencing will better protect our families and businesses.”

Scholarship applications now available for local students studying human healthcare

The Health and Welfare Foundation of Southern Chester County has announced the search for students who reside in the Avon Grove, Kennett, Octorara, Oxford and Unionville-Chadds Ford school districts to apply for the Alma Newlin Educational Fund scholarship. This scholarship, previously granted in amounts of $2,000 or more, is awarded to students who are seeking higher education in the human healthcare field.

Last year over $100,000 was granted to area students who received this scholarship. Award recipients planned to study fields such as nursing, medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, sonography and occupational therapy.

The Alma Newlin Scholarship grants one-time undergraduate awards to college-bound high school seniors, current college students, and adults pursuing continuing education. Also eligible are students entering post-graduate studies, including additional onetime awards to previous scholarship recipients seeking post-graduate education in healthcare. Students must have an unweighted cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in previous studies and be accepted for study in healthcare-related professions.

The Alma Newlin

Educational Fund was established in 1990 through a bequest from Mrs. Alma Newlin, a longtime resident of Kennett Square.

The fund is administered by the Health and Welfare Foundation of Southern Chester County.

Applications may be obtained online at www. HWFSCC.org under the funding link. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted electronically.

All applications must be submitted by Feb. 28, 2023.

House Bill 2819 would

impose a new mandatory minimum sentence for those previously convicted of a felony and found illegally in possession of a firearm. A first-time offender would receive a mandatory minimum jail sentence of eleven months. The manda-

tory minimum jail sentence would increase significantly with each offense thereafter.

“This legislation will send a message across the Commonwealth that felons who possess firearms will not walk away unpunished,” Farry said. “And we don’t just need to take that firearm

out of the felon’s hands. We need to take the felon off the street.”

“Our legislation creates serious punishment to hold these criminals accountable and hopefully send the message that these kind of violent acts will not be tolerated,” Tomlinson said.

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Reps. Frank Farry and KC Tomlinson unveiled their bill to require mandatory minimum sentences for felons illegally possessing firearms.

The Chester County Intermediate Unit collaborates with the Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project

The Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) recently announced that it is partnering with the Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project Philadelphia Region to offer more job opportunities in the manufacturing field for TCHS students. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, a reduction in manufacturing occurred, leading to an increased workforce demand in the maritime supply chains. To secure

a future in the maritime workforce, an initiative was launched in May 2021, called the Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project, by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the United States Navy.

“The PA Talent Pipeline Project Philadelphia Region is pleased to announce the new partnership with the Chester County Technical College High School in supporting defense industry manufacturing through connecting employers in the

region with TCHS talent,” said Ambrose “Bo” Brewer, program manager of the pipeline project. “This effort will bolster local community economics while strengthening our country’s ability to enhance and maintain our defense capabilities. We look forward to a great year of offering their candidates opportunities at great careers in the defense industry.”

TCHS recently signed a pledge to connect graduating students directly

entering the workforce to manufacturing companies in Chester County in order to assist the needs of the Navy. To date, TCHS is the only school in Chester County that has committed to this project.

Cleveland Cliffs, located in Coatesville, is the first company to partner with TCHS and the Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project. This company is the largest flat-rolled steel company in North America and a leading supplier of auto-

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motive-grade steel.

“We are so excited to be supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the United States Navy in their PA Talent Pipeline Project initiative by creating manufacturing pipelines in the defense industry. There are many companies in Chester County producing the specialized equipment needed to build defense vessels and we are devoted to growing this partnership and helping fulfill their workforce deficits,” said Jill Stoltzfus, TCHS career readiness coordinator.

Students in the following TCHS programs will be eligible to participate in the pipeline project: welding, carpentry, auto service, auto collision, HVAC, electrical occupations, engineering, robotics, electromechanical engineering and engine technology. Additionally, the students in CCIU’s E3 Re-Entry Program (Exit, Enter, Employ), which assists individuals exiting the justice system with jobs in the manufacturing industry, are also eligible to participate in the project.

If a TCHS or Re-Entry Program student is chosen for the project, they will be invited to a signing ceremony in May 2023. This sign-on day is a celebration of the PA Talent Pipeline Project partnership and the beginning of the students’ careers in the maritime workforce. During the cer-

emony, maritime supply chains will announce their formal commitment to hire and retain these individuals from CTE programs.

“We are pleased to be partners in the PA Talent Pipeline Project Initiative with the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the United States Navy,” said Joseph Fullerton, Ed.D., director of Career, Technical, and Customized Education. “The possibilities are endless for the students from the Technical College High School and the Re-Entry program. We are honored to participate in an endeavor that will bring employment opportunities that will enhance our communities.”

The mission of the Philadelphia Region Workforce Pipeline Project is to engage the Philadelphia regional economy by creating a maritime-focused pipeline that encourages employers to recruit, hire and train the workforce with critical skills. This will result in productive, engaged long-term employees. The pipeline project will now include a school-to-work model and encourage employers to provide Career and Technical Education (CTE) students with a career in a high-demand industry.

To learn more about TCHS programs or the Re-Entry Program, visit: http://www. cciu.org.

There are more chrysanthemums on display than ever before at this year’s Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens. The Chrysanthemum Festival runs through Nov. 13.

Chester County awards American Rescue Plan Act Funds

The Chester County Commissioners approved the first round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant recipients, with Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline emphasizing that the ARPA grants will provide an equitable infusion of resources to meet local pandemic recovery needs and help accelerate the ongoing rebuilding of Chester County’s economy.

Seventy-three groups and organizations were selected and awarded ARPA grants in the first round, totaling close to $40 million, representing a substantial investment in much needed local programs and services.

Chester County received more than 300 ARPA applications for funding requests from a wide array of municipalities, public authorities, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations that are located within, or provide substantial service to the county. Application funding requests amounted to three times the total ARPA funds allocated to Chester County.

“The ARPA grants have provided us with a unique opportunity to make strategic, local investments to ensure key industries and communities that were impacted by the pandemic

can be restored, and even strengthened,” Moskowitz said.

“This includes support for our county’s public health response, and importantly, funds for behavioral health services and infrastructure needs.

The funds are going to organizations of all sizes and across the whole of the county, to improve services within our communities that were hardest hit by the pandemic.”

Funding for the recommended projects is broken down as follows:

• $7.4 million for housing

• $13 million for behavioral health

• $1.4 million for workforce development

• $1.6 million for community facilities and programs

• $900,000 for childcare

• $1.6 million for food security

• $8.7 million for public health

• $5.2 million for public safety.

Chester County’s ARPA funding recommendations were made to the Commissioners by a committee of 36 volunteers divided equally by Chester County residents and county staff. The volunteers formed six independent review teams and developed a system that followed ARPA guide-

lines to review proposals and address each priority for ARPA funding.

Maxwell said, “Having the community involved in the decision-making process has been extremely exciting and rewarding. They know their local communities best and evaluated and selected projects that address needs across our county, and that are going to help make Chester County better for all of us.

“This includes a significant amount of funding for housing and home repair services; support for the underemployed, unemployed and economically challenged; and mental health services for our schools,” added Maxwell.

The county is continuing its due diligence in evaluating additional projects, and expects to announce further awards at a later date, potentially before the

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“The ARPA program is allowing us to consider crucial, but previously cost-prohibitive services such as a county 988 mental health crisis response system, as well as support funding for first responder organizations, smaller nonprofits and churches in the important community work that they do,” Kichline said.

“We received hundreds of worthy applications and

I wish we had the ARPA funding to support all who are doing amazing work across the county.”

All ARPA funding applications recommended by independent review teams have also been reviewed by Susquehanna Accounting and Consulting Services (SACS) to ensure compliance with federal rules.

A list of the first round of Chester County ARPA fund awards can be found at www.chesco.org/arpa.

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Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz (center), Josh Maxwell (second left) and Michelle Kichline (right) meeting with the County’s ARPA advisory teams at their inaugural meeting in February. In the first round of award announcements, 73 Chester County groups and organizations will be receiving ARPA grants totaling close to $40 million.

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Pennsylvania receives more than $200,000 in federal funding to bolster child nutrition efforts statewide

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania departments of Education (PDE) and Agriculture today announced that it has received more than $222,000 in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm to School Grant Program to improve students’ access to fresh, local foods and foster economic opportunity for farmers.

“PDE is thrilled to be chosen as a recipient of USDA’s Farm to School state agency grant.

Promoting healthy eating habits and the use of fresh, local foods is just one way we can continue to build upon child nutrition efforts,” said Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty. “This grant will help PDE expand programs and host regional farm to child nutrition gatherings.

We thank USDA for its continued support in our efforts to make sure that

youth across the commonwealth have the healthy foods they need to grow and learn.”

Farm to SchoolOpens In A New Window grants are designed to increase the availability of local foods in schools and can help farm-to-school programs get started or expand their existing efforts. These funds support a wide range of activities and include entities such as schools and districts, non-profits, and state and local agencies.

The grant will allow the commonwealth to implement programming and services that will improve students’ access to nutritious, local foods. Through this funding, PDE will gather information related to local food purchasing incentives by speaking with leaders in states that have these types of child nutrition programs established, and will gather input from Pennsylvanians on how

this type of program would be designed.

The grant will also help to expand the statewide PA Harvest of the Month program (PA HOM)Opens In A New Window with new features such as short culinary videos and gardening guidance on PA HOM items, information sheets for food producers on how to connect with child nutrition programs that are implementing PA HOM, and PA HOM content used in school districts. The funding will also allow for two regional Farm to School convenings, one in eastern Pennsylvania and one in western Pennsylvania.

“When students learn where their food comes from, it feeds their minds and feeds our economy,” Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said. “USDA Farm to School grants help students make connections that not only change their eating hab-

its and their family’s eating habits for life, but can inspire careers in agriculture, where there will be real job opportunities when they graduate.”

Four other organizations across the commonwealth also received FY22 Farm to School grants, including Weavers Way Community Programs d/b/a Food Moxie (Philadelphia),

the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism (Oil City), the Manchester Academic Charter School (Pittsburgh), and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh).

Reaching youth ages Pre-K through high school, these organizations’ unique projects will have a lasting impact on the communities

they serve.

This year is the tenth year in a row that organizations in Pennsylvania have received a grant since they were first awarded in 2013.

For more information about Pennsylvania’s education policies and programs, please visit the Department of Education’s website.

Pennsylvania department of education: school bus drivers play critical role for pa students

Duncannon, PAPennsylvania Department of Education Acting Secretary Eric Hagarty and the Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA) visited Duncannon to tour the Rohrer Bus facility in and highlight the critical role that school bus drivers play across the commonwealth.

“As we work to ensure that students in all areas— rural, urban, and suburban alike—have access to a high-quality education, we must also provide access to safe, reliable transportation to and from school,” said Acting Secretary Hagarty. “School bus drivers are critical in that mission, and PDE is committed to supporting this industry as it works to recruit individuals to the workforce.”

Last October, PennDOT and PDE reached out to approximately 375,000 drivers with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) to issue a survey that will connect interested drivers with school entities. To date, more than 1,700 individuals have expressed an interest in serving as a bus driver. However, there is still a need for between 2,000 and 3,000 more drivers in Pennsylvania.

“On behalf of the PSBA and entire school transportation industry, we are thrilled about the Department’s support in creating further awareness

about our industry and the important role our people play in the educational system by safely transporting our most precious cargo, and the challenges we are facing,” said Vice President of Rohrer Bus David Schrantz.

PSBAOpens In A New Window has been working to address the driver shortage by launching a multi-faceted recruitment campaign. PSBA developed YouBehindTheWheel. com, a microsite designed to education people about the school bus industry and get them interested in becoming a driver, and SchoolBusHero.com, a free job portal that PSBA members can use to advertise open positions in their company. The organization also created a digital ad campaign, a Facebook ad campaign, and a YouTube ad campaign, which have been viewed collectively millions of times across the

commonwealth. Individuals interested in becoming bus drivers can fill out the PA School Bus Driver Interest FormOpens In A New Window online.

The Pennsylvania School Bus Association consists of over 300 school transportation contractors and industry partners who have come together to be a strong voice for school transportation safety and the school transportation contracting industry. Its mission is to provide programs, education, and services to promote and foster the highest degree of safety in the transportation of school children and strengthen the quality of student transportation through professional management.

For more information about Pennsylvania’s education policies and programs, please visit the Department of Education’s website.

Wolf administration highlights improved access to hands-on AG education

Robesonia, PA - Today, Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding, Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty and Commission for Agriculture Education Excellence Executive Director Stephon Fitzpatrick joined student leaders and educators to celebrate the Wolf Administration's progress in modernizing agriculture education to create relevant, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for careers that will be in-demand and waiting for them when they graduate.

Local FFA students and ag science educators led officials in a tour of Conrad Weiser High School in Robesonia, Berks County and its cutting-edge facilities and student projects.

"The agriculture industry cannot continue to feed the world without feeding the minds our youth," Secretary Redding said. "The innovative programs we're seeing today are representative of an education that exposes students to the possibilities in agriculture, sparking their imaginations for how their curiosity, passions, and interests can be put to work in our industry. Across Pennsylvania, our programs are preparing an increasingly more diverse group of

students who will be agile in adopting technology and solving the complex challenges that come with climate change."

"From hydroponics to animal care, urban gardens to FFA, agriculture education opens up endless opportunities for students to engage in learning that will lead to meaningful, family-sustaining careers," said Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty. "The departments of Education and Agriculture, along with the Pennsylvania Commission for Agriculture Education, are committed to ensuring that learners across the commonwealth can take advantage of high-quality, engaging ag ed curriculum and programming in their school, no matter which city or town they call home."

In 2017, the Wolf Administration, in coordination with the General Assembly created the 15-member Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence to help create and implement a statewide plan to align educational programming with increasingly technological needs of today's employers. The commission's third biennial report was released during today's event, outlining progress made

on the commission's recommendations.

Highlighted commission accomplishments include:

Growth in the number of approved secondary ag education programs statewide from 131 to 178 since the commission's inception, with five more pending approval.

Hiring a dedicated, specialized commission staff with expertise in agriculture-focused career and technical education and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Assessing the state's ag education Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and implementing a strategic plan to address gaps, which has led to new Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) chapters in four urban high schools and Delaware Valley University.

Strengthened or renewed partnerships with Rodale Institute, the Food Policy Advisory Council, and other non-governmental entities specializing in urban and organic agriculture, as well as partnerships across the spectrum from traditional production agriculture, hardwoods and forest products, and "green," or nursery product sectors to enrich

their education initiatives.

Built ties with the Franklin Institute to help build student connections to ag careers in their initiatives.

Supporting the PA Career Ready Coalition and Remake Learning Day to increase agriculture career literacy for 7,000 students across the state.

Pennsylvania agriculture is a $132.5 billion industryOpens In A New Window that provides more than 593,000 jobs – a 2.4 percent increase in the size of the workforce since 2018.

As the industry innovates, and current workers retire, new opportunities are continually available, with jobs ranging from farm manag-

ers to high-tech equipment mechanics, and from field biologists to entomologists to veterinarians. All must be equipped to adapt to changing technology and climate challenges.

Gov. Wolf's commitment to the future of agriculture and a strong workforce to support this essential industry was made clear when he proposed and signed into law the historic Pennsylvania Farm Bill. A first of its kind in the country, the comprehensive package of legislation included a variety of programs –including Ag & Youth, Farm to School, Beginner Farmer Tax Credits, and Farm Vitality – designed to

address the industry's looming workforce shortage and secure a stronger future for the industry.

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistic Service note that with 12,598 producers under age 35, Pennsylvania has the highest percentage of young producers in the nation.

Learn more about opportunities in agriculture at agriculture.pa.gov/ kidsarethefuture.

Find more information about the work of the Pennsylvania Commission for Agriculture Education Excellence at agriculture. pa.gov.

Wilmington Friends School is rooted in Quaker values

Founded in 1748, Wilmington Friends is a Quaker, co-ed school serving students in preschool through 12th grade.

Friends provides opportunities for every student to exercise leadership and creativity.

Signature programs include the International

Baccalaureate Programme (IB), the Malone Schools Online Network, and School Year Abroad.

Our 1:1 student laptop program for 4th-12th grade and iPad program for preschool-3rd grade provides greater equity for our students and supports consistency in learning.

Friends offers Singapore Math; Spanish in grades PK-12 and Chinese and French in grades 6-12; competitive athletics, grades 7-12; visual and performing arts; programming, STEM curriculum, and robotics; individualized, expert college guidance; and a leading financial aid program.

And the Friends community, rooted in Quaker values, is welcoming to all.

According to Wilmington Friends School alumni:

“At Friends you know that the teachers care about you and your success, which encourages you to achieve your fullest potential.”

“I am a studious person, but above all, I try to seek out justice and do good in the world. I feel that Friends helped me prepare for that.”

“I loved WFS, it was my second home, and I looked forward to school every day.”

We also provide an After School program for preschool-grade 6 and summer camp for preschool through grade 9. Schedule your tour today!

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Bethany Christian School has a rapidlygrowing student body grades Prek-12th. Why are parents choosing BCS for their children?At Bethany our students experience tailored educational experiences through small class sizes. Students have theopportunity to participate in athletic programs as well as express creativity through the fine art programs that we offer. Our mission is to not only educate the minds of our students with quality learning that exceeds expectations and Pennsylvania standards but to also transform their hearts for Christ. We offer busingfrom multiple local school districts, before and after care, and Summer Camp!! Schedule your tour

The Music School of Delaware

Music brings warmth, joy, and gratifying learning experiences to students of every age.

The school year is a perfect time for you or your child to try a new instrument, take a music class, or join an ensemble. With locations in Wilmington, Milford, Dover, Lewes, Hockessin, Newark, and Skyline, The Music School of Delaware is a statewide resource for all ages and abilities who want to gain or redevelop music skills.

Private lessons are offered in nearly 30 instruments, along with group classes, ensembles, early childhood music, and the compre-

hensive curriculum of its acclaimed Suzuki Academy. Convenient, accessible satellite locations serve constituents throughout Delaware. Satellites in New Castle County (Newark, Hockessin, and Skyline), staffed by caring, experienced faculty, offer Suzuki violin and viola; brass and woodwind instruments; early childhood classes; and more.

Outstanding instructors — such as Jay Snyder (trumpet), Banu Fields (cello) and Amanda Spratt (oboe) — are some of the best local university teaching professionals and perform with respected regional

ensembles and orchestras. Violinists Jennifer Lang and Lionel Thomas are active regional performers and experienced Suzuki instructors - two of the esteemed teachers in the school’s Suzuki Academy. Dover, Lewes, and Felton satellites offer diverse instruction choices taught by noted musicians such as César Colmenares (cello); Eliezer Gutman and Michelle Peters (violin); Donna Mulzet Beech and Cheryl Max (piano); Eva DelGallo (violin/viola/ cello); and Honey Voshell (percussion) and introducing the Suzuki method to our Dover satellite with Jacob Colby

(Suzuki violin).

Melinda Oriani, Head of the Early Childhood Music program, teaches at the Skyline satellite. She comments, “Participating in a music class together — singing, dancing, playing instruments — is a fun, skill-building, ageappropriate experience that makes children and parents feel great!”

Students of any age can start (or resume) their musical journey with a 30-minute interactive Sample Lesson with an expert Music School faculty member. Schedule a sample lesson today and discover the best musical experiences for your family’s active lifestyle.

Call (302) 762-1132 for more information or visit musicschoolofdelaware. org.

Numerous challenges to the learning process can interfere with a child’s ability to succeed in a large, traditional classroom in a typical school

Centreville Layton School aims to embrace

transform them into success. Their students are provided with a curriculum that focuses on problem-solving and critical thinking.

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empowered to reach their potential.

Centreville Layton School educates a variety of learners with diverse learning styles. Some students may face challenges in one or more of the following areas; Dyslexia, language processing difficulties, difficulties with spelling, reading, writing, and math; fine and gross motor skill delays, executive functioning disorder, social skills, anxiety, receptive and expressive language disorders, peer relationships, school-related apprehension, and attention challenges such as ADHD.

Please visit centrevillelayton.org for contact information and Virtual Open House dates to learn more about their programs.

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Centreville Layton School offers a robust educational experience for students who learn differently. Our program identifies academic and social needs of individuals and provides a curriculum that focuses on problem solving and critical thinking. Through intervention and strengthening learning strategies, the school empowers each student to reach his or her potential.

As a client, you expect high quality service. DuVall Bus Service is an independent transportation company that gives clients high-class transportation in style.

We pride our selves on having the cleanest and nicest well maintained fleet around, and being on time with the most courteous drivers who are there to make sure that your event transportation needs are met. We hope we exceed your expectations.

As a client, you expect high-quality service. DuVall Bus Service is an independent transport DuVall Bus Service has been a family business for over 75 years. It was first started by Charles W. DuVall. He farmed and had dump trucks. At that time the Avon Grove School District only had one contractor. That contractor approached Charles DuVall about taking over one of the bus runs, and that was how we got into the school bus business.

When Robert DuVall, Charles’s son, was old enough to come into the business with his father he added more equipment. While the two of them worked together they farmed, had school buses, dump trucks, and did snow plowing. Robert continued to work with his father but went out on his own also. He started driving a tractor-trailer. He was an over the road trucker. When his father retired, Robert and his wife Frances bought him out. Robert continued to drive a truck and grew that part of our business, by buying more equipment and hiring more truck drivers. He also continued to build the bus business along with Frances’s help at home while he was on the road.

Our family has had a contract with the Avon Grove School District to provide bus service to them for over 75 years. As the area has grown and developed we have had to add buses and vans to cover the need.

Around 1998 the first coach bus was purchased and the coach/charter bus side of our business began. Since then we have bought several more coach buses and multiplied that area of our business exponentially.

Robert and Frances worked very hard to get the business to where it is today. In 2005, the trucks were parked due to the economy, but the bus business continued to grow and be the main focus of the company. The company is now in the hands of Sandra DuVall-Wolfe, Robert and Frances’s daughter who now runs the family business.

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If you are looking for group transportation for a wedding, party, reunion, private trip or religious retreat DuValls can meet your needs. We have different vehicles to accommodate from small to large groups. If you have an event you are planning and need transportation call us for a quote. We have competitive rates, qualified and courteous drivers.

When you call for a quote what we need from you is a pick up location and a destination, and also if you want to stop at different locations along the way. There are some venues our bigger buses will not fit into. We will need a start time and an end time, we will need to know how many passengers will be going. We will work with you to make your trip as enjoyable as possible.

For weddings and events our vehicles can be used for shuttling between different locations. You let us know how often you would like the shuttle to run for your wedding or event.

Cecil College has something for everyone

Located in Cecil County, Md., Cecil

College continues to be a catalyst for the region’s economic growth and enhanced quality of life. The College has a diverse student population, with approximately 2,200 credit students and 2,300 non-credit students.

Cecil offers 70+ associate degrees, certificate programs, and non-credit classes.

Classes are taught by qualified faculty in a variety of formats. The College provides day and evening classes as well as fully online degree opportunities in General Studies (Associate of Arts) and Transportation Logistics and Management (Associate of Applied Science).

Additionally, the College has formalized articulation agreements with public and private four-year institu-

tions throughout Maryland and the United States to expedite the transfer process. Visit https://www. cecil.edu/transfer for a full list of transfer opportunities.

Students can also opt to take non-credit courses to upgrade their job skills or expand their horizons. Certifications and programs are available for various healthcare careers and skilled trades. Additionally, students can earn their

Commercial Driver’s License, computer certifications in several areas, and/or business and management training certificates through Cecil College’s Career and Community Education division.

Other noteworthy distinctions include the designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense Education by the National

Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Cecil College is a member of the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference in all sports and competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association. The College fields men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, and

soccer; and women’s basketball, softball, soccer, cross country, and volleyball.

Cecil College’s campuses include the North East and Elkton Station locations. For more information, visit www.cecil. edu or contact Admissions at 410-287-1006. www.cecil.edu