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Kennett Township Oxford Police Department officially reopens historic Chandler Mill Bridge requests fulltime detective By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer

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The Oxford Police Department made two presentations to borough council on Monday night informing officials of a recent, two-year manpower study. Police Corporal Scott Brown said, “We have done a two-year study but I’m going to go back to do a five-year study just for further clarification. The formula for the study includes the population of the town, the size of the town, the roadways included in the town and the call volume. Call volume numbers come from county dispatch.” County dispatch includes every call that comes into the police. The borough’s own numbers do not include every call, only those that require a report. It also doesn’t include traffic stops. But even with those caveats, calls have doubled, Brown said. He explained that, according to the manpower study formula, Oxford should have 13 full-time officers. The borough has nine full-time positions, but are currently down to eight officers since Sgt. Thomas McFaddien retired this year after 37 years of service. Other officers will be retiring in

the near future as well. Brown said that the chief of police is a “working chief” and recently helped officers investigate a stabbing case. When an officer leaves the department, the borough also loses years of training and experience. Brown also pointed out that the current population count is from 10 years ago, since the country is currently performing a new census. He used an estimated population number from Wikipedia so when updated census numbers are available, it could also change what best police practices would recommend. Brown said, “We are not asking for 13 officers. We are in the process of hiring a new officer, but we do have to realize we will have some retiring in the future, and we will have to bring the new hire up to speed.” Council member Robert Ketcham asked, “When was the last time we added a full-time officer to our department?” Police officer Chris Coverly replied, “That was in 2007, 13 years ago.” Coverly followed Brown with a report outlining the need for a detective in the Oxford Police Department. He outlined rising crime Continued on Page 2A

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Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz joined with the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors and other key stakeholders at the official reopening of the historic Chandler Mill Bridge on Oct. 2.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer For every securely fastened bolt that now belongs to the newly restored Chandler Mill Bridge in Kennett Township, there are an equal number of roadblocks that the township had to go through in order to make last Friday’s ribbon-cutting reopening event happen. After a nearly ten-year-long tussle of public hearings and back-and-forth arguments between elected officials and residents, the 110-yearold bridge was officially reopened in ceremonies on Oct. 2, before the township’s Board of Supervisors, all three Chester County Commissioners and some of the key stakeholders who were involved in the bridge’s preservation.

“They say that good things take time,” board chairman Dr. Richard Leff said at the event, which took place at the foot of the bridge. “Well, it took about ten years from when it was closed until we got to this time. What we have here is a good addition. When the rehabilitation began a few months ago, I knew that we were not only preserving parts of Kennett Township’s and the county’s history, but that of Pennsylvania and our nation.” At the time he was campaigning for his first term as supervisor in 2013, Leff told the audience that PennDOT was proposing to reconstruct the bridge – then owned by Chester County – as a twolane bridge to accommodate local traffic. “This was something I

don’t think we need in this part of the township,” he said. “It would be just more noise and more traffic just like everywhere else,” he said. “But here – where we are -- is not like everywhere else. We’re on the edge of the township. We’re on the edge of Delaware, and if you stop talking, you can hear the streams and the birds.” The reopening of the bridge “has been a long time coming,” said supervisor Scudder Stevens. “I started my campaign in 2011 fighting over this bridge, and in 2012, I met with the Chester County Commissioners, explaining why we wanted to keep this bridge, while at the same time I had two supervisors (Michael Elling and Robert Hammaker) with me who Continued on Page 3A

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Despite roadblocks, League of Women Voters of Chester County continues to get out the vote

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In 1920, on the backdrop of a suffrage movement that marched down our nation’s streets in a surging rush that would not be turned back, women in this country went to the election booths for the first time. In the same year, the League of Women Voters was formed. Now in its centennial year, the non-partisan organization has been a consistent

stalwart of truth, committed to providing fact-based information about issues and the positions candidates take on those issues, in order to help voters make decisions that impact their communities, their state and their nation. This year -- against the backdrop of a worldwide pandemic, a nation divided along party lines and the persistent rumors swirling about the authenticity of elections – the role of the League of Women Voters to

succeed in their mission has never been more important. Leading up to Election Day on Nov. 3, the League of Women Voters of Chester County have, quite literally, blanketed the entire county. To evenly disseminate their work, the League has divided the county into five regions throughout its 67 municipalities, where section leaders and volunteers are coordinating:

county residents about filling out a mail-in ballot request form; • The supplying of townships, libraries, food banks, schools and churches, mosques and synagogues with English and Spanish voting information postcards, legislative directories and voting guides for everyone from college students to senior living residents; • The organization’s social media and mailings; and • Zoom meetings and • “Meet the Candidates” teleconferences that inform forums. In partnership with

the West Chester chapter of the NAACP, the League will host two virtual debates on Oct. 15 and 16 that will introduce 16 candidates who are vying for local and regional political offices. “The League has been so busy this year, that we needed three co-presidents,” said Pam Gray, who shares her title with Susan Carty and Barb Lathroum. “Our membership has doubled since the last presidential election. The interest in voting, the Continued on Page 6A

Sixty-one years of haircuts in West Grove and still going strong By Chris Barber Contributing Writer Sometime in the late 1940s, a young, Italian coal mine worker made his way to Canada and, eventually, to the southern Chester County area. He had high hopes and big dreams. Domenico Ruffini spent several years working at the General Motors plant in nearby Delaware and then obtained a barber’s license. He established a barbershop in West Grove in 1959. In August, Domenico passed away at the age of 92 after a long and successful life.

But the shop, now owned and operated by his son, John Ruffini, 61, has endured and remains a centerpiece of the small shops and municipal buildings on Rose Hill Avenue. The younger Ruffini described Domenico as an energetic and patriotic man. “He would arrive early at the barber shop at 5 a.m. so he could serve the early-risers waiting at the door for their haircuts,” he said. John added that he worked side-by-side with his father for 40 years, and many people who observed their jolly banter and enjoyment of each other’s company didn’t even

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The walls are filled with relics and decorations that add warmth to the shop.

realize they were father and Through the years, Grove, the town he loved. son. Domenico threw his energies He was elected to the bor“He was my best friend,” not only into his barbering ough council in 1980 and Continued on Page 4A John Ruffini said. profession, but also into West

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Local News The Oxford Library announces winners for its 2020 Largemouth Bass Tournament

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The tournament raised nearly $2,000 for the library

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The winners of the first annual Oxford Library fundraiser received awards that were presented by Oxford Borough Mayor Phil Harris. Winners included Timothy Mahan, Joseph Abbruzzesi, and Carter Reeder.

The Oxford Library has announced the winners of its first annual fishing tournament. First prize went to angler Timothy Mahan for catching three largemouth bass measuring a total of 59.5 inches. Timothy was presented his prize of $200 by Oxford Borough Mayor Phil Harris at the library on Sept. 26. The secondplace tournament winner

was Joseph Abbruzzesi. The third-prize winner was Carter Reeder, who won $50. The tournament was held from Aug. 30 through Sept. 13. Anglers were able to fish at any time during this time period to catch up to three largemouth bass. The fish were measured and photographed by the angler and the total length

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was the amount eligible for entry. Thirty-five people of all ages registered to fish and were able to fish at any location. All anglers were provided a t-shirt for their entry into the contest. Participant and Oxford Borough Police Department Corporal Scott Brown shared the following feedback with the committee: “Being able to participate in this local tournament, for such a great cause, during these strange times, was very therapeutic for me both personally and professionally," he said. It allowed me to communicate with old friends, share great stories, and enjoy the outdoors.” The tournament committee couldn’t be more pleased with the success of this first-time event for the Oxford Library. Oxford Library Director

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Carey Bresler said, “We hope to build upon our efforts this year, make some improvements based on the feedback we received, and see even more people participating next year. This type of event encourages outdoor activity and conservation and is accessible to people of all ages and abilities. It has the added benefit of serving a great cause, the Oxford Library.” The tournament was presented by Landhope Farms with sponsors Ware Presbyterian Village, Jim Neary’s Live Bait and Tackle, Howett’s Screen Printing and Embroidery, Octoraro Tavern, Oxford Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Feed and Lumber, Oxford Mobil, Sawmill Grill and Walmart. All funds raised for this event benefit the Oxford Library.

trends nationally and pointed out that Oxford had to anticipate those trends as well, in order to protect the community. Coverly explained the role of detective and how it relates to Oxford, going back to 2001, telling council, “We have already put in the largest investment. We have prepared for this over the years as we watched the trends surrounding the borough.” The biggest borough investment in preparation for a detective, according to Coverly, was a new police building. Coverly said, “When we were located in the former borough hall, it was sadly so inadequate that we had to have victim and suspect in the same room. That will not and could not happen now.” Through the years, the borough also invested heavily in training its officers in investigation techniques, while adding equipment, and technology. Sgt. McFadden was relied upon for much of the detective work, but it was obvious he would be retiring at some point. That left an open position on the force, but also a gap in a muchneeded detective position. Coverly stressed that the force needs public assistance in solving crimes and said, “There is a tremendous amount of time spent on paperwork, court proceedings, and follow-up investigations. No victim ever wants to call in about their case and hear that the caseworker will be back on

Monday. In our current situation, we have officers who are performing dual roles as officer and investigator. It is not unreasonable for the average officer to spend five hours a week for follow- ups which includes email, video surveillance, legal documents, and criminal history. We have eight officers to work the shifts. So if those eight officers are each doing five hours of detective work, that is time they are not on street. It is important to have officers back on the street to deter crime.” Coverly elaborated on what is required of a detective. “It may take years for a major case investigation. It is a totally different triangle for a detective to link a victim to a suspect and to the crime scene,” he said. The recent stabbing in the borough is one example. The Chief of Police was out on the scene to secure it and begin the investigation. Photographs had to be taken, evidence marked, and then a closeup of evidence, sketches, measurements, bagging and tagging evidence, etc. Evidence can be fingerprints, shoe prints and trace evidence, such as DNA, hair fibers, and soil samples which will be sent out to a lab. At one point, we were taking evidence to Harrisburg. That required a lot of travel time in just transporting that. Now, we can take it to Lima again, which is a much shorter drive. “When we moved to our new building in 2010, we were able to set up a lab there where we can do some pre-work. We are eliminating a step, and that is time

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Local News and money,” Coverly said. The investigation doesn’t stop with the arrest, he pointed out. It continues all the way up to trial. A major case presents many challenges. Coverly stressed that one of the biggest obstacles they face is technology. “Training someone to keep up with every changing technology is one of the biggest things that faces us," he said. "We can have massive amounts of digital evidence. We have phones, computers and all the information from them to analyze. Chester County has a computer forensic lab that frequently assists us. They came down

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didn’t want the township to purchase the bridge,” he said. “It has been a long and arduous process, but we were trying to save the integrity of this historic bridge, and it required knowing exactly how bad it was and finding the right company who could put it back together in a functional way. It’s taken us a long time to do it, but we’ve finally succeeded.” Closed to the public since 2011, the 47-footlong bridge – which spans the west branch of the Red Clay Creek and is listed on the National Register for Historic Places -- is now accessible to pedestrians, bicycle riders and emergency vehicles only. The refurbishing of the bridge was done by Lobar Construction at a cost of more than $500,000,

during the stabbing. They helped us and moved on. They get inundated and have to send things to the Philadelphia FBI lab.” Mayor Phil Harris recently gave up his office in the police building, moving into the new borough hall building so that police could use the extra space in their building. If there was ever a reason for a detective, Coverly said, it is one of the darkest areas of crime—child abuse cases. Discussion about a recent rape case of a minor brought a silence over council. “We had one suspect that had over 9,000 images of

disgusting acts and someone had to go through them. The subject will turn himself in. The work involved in that one case was massive,” Coverly said. He summarized his presentation by reiterating that the borough had been investing all along in preparation for a detective: a new building, a lab, numerous hours of training and constantly upgrading equipment. Now they need the detective. Coverly ended by saying, “The time is now. Actually, it was years ago. We must get ahead of it. The community deserves best police practices.”

which was paid for through grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. While public conversations about the bridge date back nearly a decade, it was its sale from the county to the township for $1 in 2014 that kick-started discussions that led to the formation of the bridge’s design ideas, engineering and reconstruction. With its reopening, the bridge now serves as a key starting point for the Kennett Greenway, a 14-mile loop of connecting trails throughout the township, the Kennett Borough, New Garden Township, East Marlborough Township and Delaware.

farmlands, parks and trails, and preservation of our rich history,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz at the event. “The plan for the bridge to be part of the larger Kennett Greenway initiative is a terrific example of our important focus on preservation, and all of it was citizen led.” Moskowitz applauded the efforts of the many citizen volunteers who worked with township officials to preserve the bridge. “You all knew that preserving this bridge was important,” she said. “You had the vision. You found the funding. You took the time and work to see that vision through to reality, and here we stand today as a result of your efforts. “While we commend the township supervisors and all of the municipal leaders and staffers for a job well done, it is you, the residents, the families and the volunteers of this community who we

‘Quality of Place’ “Our quality of place in Chester County is defined by the equal emphasis of progress and preservation -- preservation of our open paces, our preserves,

Council president Peggy Ann Russell thanked Officer Coverly. “It’s been a difficult 20 minutes to process,” she said. “I’d like to thank our police force for protecting and helping our vulnerable community.” Council also received a brief Crimewatch demonstration. The Crimewatch Network is a platform that creates transparency in local law enforcement and gives the public instant access to information that impacts the safety of the community. This will be discussed further. In other business, there will be a drive-thru medication

drop-off event on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Oxford Borough Police Station at 57 N. 4th Street, Oxford. Public Works Director John Schaible reminded everyone that hydrant flushing will begin on Oct. 11 and continue until Oct. 30. Jan Andress was appointed to serve on the Historic Architectural Review Board. Mayor Phil Harris declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. He also said he swore in three new parking attendants. The Mayor said that a statement will be on the website regarding trick-

or-treating for this year. Trick-or-treating is held on Oct. 31, but he urged everyone to respect those that did not want to participate. Typically, when lights are off people are not participating. He also urged everyone to read the Center for Disease Control guidelines posted on the website. Russell thanked everyone for their participation in the meeting, especially the police department for the tremendous educational opportunity they provided. She said, “If people ask, where the money goes in the police budget, we can say it protects the vulnerable in the community.”

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The 110-year-old structure, now owned by Kennett Township, was recently renovated and will serve as a pedestrian- and bicycle-only bridge, while also providing accessibility to emergency vehicles.

congratulate and who we thank.” Other speakers at the ceremony included Township Manager Eden Ratliff; Abbie Kessler, preservation director of The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County; and Christina Norland, executive director of the Kennett Trails

Alliance. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com. In her remarks, Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz thanked the many citizen volunteers for their work in helping to preserve the bridge.

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served for 20 years. He was also awarded the Avon Grove Lions Club Citizen of the Year Award in 2003. But what are probably his most widespread and significant accomplishments were his founding of the Avon Grove Veterans Memorial along Evergreen Street in 1993, and then the staging of the annual Avon Grove Memorial Day Parade that debuted in 1999. John Ruffini said Domenicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of gardening and respect of the U.S. military contributed hand-

somely to the establishment of that memorial park. The memorial is situated on a well-placed plot of land which Domenico envisioned to have plenty of flowers, a flagpole and four stones commemorating veterans of the armed forces who had graduated from Avon Grove High School. There would also be a special stone for those who had given their lives in service to their country. To this day, John said, the memorial has never been the victim of any vandalism. More recently, he added, the impressive landscaping has been handled by four local mushroom companies, which

has resulted in an impressive array of plantings and bright colors. There is also a small dais at one corner of the memorial park that serves as the site for speeches toward the conclusion of another Domenico projectâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the annual parade. John Ruffini said that after creating the memorial park, they took a look at the Memorial Day parades in Kennett Square and Oxford, and thought it would be a good idea to have one in West Grove, too. In 1998, they organized a committee

to get it organized and were pleasantly surprised to have wide and cooperative community support, especially from the high school. The early parades began with the usual fire trucks, old cars and school band, and has been expanding ever since. It also includes a short speech by a veteran or relative of a former service member, a 21-gun salute, music, lunch at the church up the street and they laying of the wreath at the stone that bears the names of the fallen, which was laid by Domenico until 2019.

The parade is traditionally held on the Saturday before Memorial Day at 9 a.m. in consideration of the parades in nearby towns that occur on Memorial Day itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always well-attended, and we hardly have to get out much publicity. Everybody knows itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Saturday at 9 a.m., and they all just show up,â&#x20AC;? John Ruffini said. Through the years, the weather has been good to West Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only been cancelled by rain once and then this year with the pandemic,â&#x20AC;? the younger John said. And as far as finding speakers or participants, it has been easily done

as well. The heart and soul of the parade is inside the barber shop, which is energized by customers who have been stopping by for years and years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by John Ruffiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reckoning, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four generations in some cases. Several visitors include Tampa Bay Rays player and Avon Grove graduate Joey Wendle and the late Dallas Green, who was a long-time player, manager and executive in Major League baseball. On a recent visit, longtime customer Jim Torello, who has been getting his hair cut there for years and has seen this town grow, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was

The Avon Grove High School band marches in a previous Avon Grove Memorial Day Parade. John Ruffini said the parades are well-attended and by this time the folks always know when and where to show up.

John Ruffini, left, and his father, Domenico, celebrate at the opening of the Avon Grove Veterans Memorial.

John Ruffini stands outside his shop on Rose Hill Avenue in West Grove.

Four local mushroom companies have taken responsi- John Ruffini gives a haircut of Joe Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, who has bility for the landscaping of the Avon Grove Veterans observed many changes in West Grove though the Memorial Park. years.

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Local News born and raised here. My father ran a deli in the borough. It’s a great place to live and work.” He added he felt is was a well-run and friendly town with very little crime. Joe O’Connor, another longtime customer, said he has seen a lot of changes in the West Grove area -- and even in the barber shop -- ever since the retail and housing expansion in and around the borough came about. “It used to be that everyone rooted for the Baltimore Orioles, but now they are all Phillies fans since the growth. Philadelphia and Baltimore are actually the same distance away, but the makeup of the population has differed,” he said.

But even with the changes over time, much has remained the same. One of those is the train running through the middle of town within sight of the barber shop. “It goes through without fail at least three times a week. The kids run up and look out the window at it,” Ruffini said. Another is the flexibility and friendliness exhibited within those walls. “Mohawk, long hair, flattops, buzz cuts: We’ll do whatever they want. Give me a picture and I’ll do it,” he said. Likewise, the decorations and memorabilia that adorn the walls express the spirit within. They include

references to old cars, especially Fords, as well as music. “I love all music from Top 30s and everything. It’s the art that adorns the profession,” Ruffini said. As for the memorable times, there have been a few from the bad (on September 11) to the ecstatic (when they celebrated the Phillies winning the World Series in 2008 with a town parade). Ruffini said he just wants to continue in this beloved West Grove tradition. “Where else can you go and see [generations of the same family] having their hair cut or talk to a stranger in the barber chair next to you about events of the day? In West Photo by Chris Barber Grove, it’s Ruffini’s Barber Domenico Ruffini, left, presides at the laying of the wreath at the stone in the park for those veterans who lost their lives in service. Shop,” he said.

Chester County Sheriff’s Office reveals names of new K-9s The public suggested hundreds of names. Two were ultimately selected The two young K-9s in training to become fourlegged deputies in the Chester County Sheriff’s Office now have their names – selected from more than 600 suggestions sent in by Chester County residents of all ages. “Zeeke” and “Moose” were chosen because they are short, powerful and easy for the dogs to understand. Zeeke is expected to join his new partner, Deputy Matthew Moyer, this week. Moose met members of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office last week. Moose was a name submitted by a handful of people. The reason why Moose was chosen? “He simply wagged his tail in approval at the mention of the name,” said Chester County Sheriff Fredda

Maddox. Moose’s new K-9 handler is Deputy Anthony DeTore. “The response from the community to naming these two dogs was tremendous,” added Maddox. “With more than 600 suggestions, there were many great choices, and with the names came many well wishes.” A comic book business owner submitted names of superheroes. Families offered names of favorite pets and many people suggested names with meanings befitting a protector, including Justice and Valor. Many emails came with stories honoring fallen heroes, including the loss earlier this month of Nesta, a K-9 who, in his youth, served on the Philadelphia Search and Rescue Team.

Zeeke and Moose’s first steps after arrival include visiting the vet and getting to know their new home and their new handlers. Sergeant Paul Bryant, the supervisor of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit said, “Training for both of these young dogs begins very gradually after a period of time to get acquainted with their new surroundings.” Soon after, they will begin to undergo hundreds of hours of instruction over a number of months. Once initial training is complete, the dogs will join the current Sheriff’s Office K-9 team that specializes Courtesy photos in detecting missing people, narcotics or explosives, as Chester County’s newly named K-9s in training, Zeeke and Moose. well as a K-9 that serves as The dogs that currently K-9s are named Don, Cairo, Dexter and retired K-9 a comfort dog. serve as Chester County Marley, Maddie, Luke, Yukon.

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right to vote and registration has gone up exponentially. “We’re getting material and information out wherever we can.” Deadlines While the Oct. 19 deadline for registration and the Oct. 27 deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot quickly approach, they do so beneath the cacophonous, resounding and repeated claim that our nation’s current electoral system – and mail-in ballots in particular - has been desecrated by fraud. As his U.S. presidential campaign escalates in fervency and volume, President Donald Trump continues his strikes against the validity of mail-in voting, which he claims is “rigged” and will invalidate the results of the upcoming presidential election. One of the key targets of Trump’s narrative has been Pennsylvania – a critical swing state whose 20 electoral votes may determine the outcome of the election and, due to COVID-19, has seen a sharp increase in the number of mail-in ballot applications in the state. Recently, the Trump reelection campaign filed a lawsuit in the state court in Philadelphia, which seeks to give campaign officials the right to observe satellite election offices around the city and help assure the integrity of the electoral system. “Bad things are happening in Philadelphia,” the campaign’s lawsuit said. “While

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As it prepares for the Nov. 3 election, the League of Women Voters of Chester County has continued to provide voter information to residents in all 67 municipalities in the county.

transparency and accountability are hallmarks of election integrity, the actions of Philadelphia election officials to date have undermined election integrity by shrouding the casting of ballots in secrecy.” Efforts to complicate the November election took another controversial turn on Sept. 30 – one day after Trump continued to fan the flames of voter fraud in his debate with Democratic candidate Joe Biden -- when the House State Government Committee in Harrisburg passed a resolution by a vote of 15-10 to create a select committee on election integrity made up of three Republicans and two Democrats who would investigate and review the results of the Nov. 3 election. The group would be empowered to subpoena “witnesses and documents” and initiate legal filings. In the wake of these allegations and actions, Gray said that several voters she has spoken to have become increasingly skeptical that this year’s presidential elec-

tion on Nov. 3 will be, in fact, legal. At nearly every information table and virtual meeting the League has arranged in the last few months, she said that of the many questions she and her colleagues receive, one question continues to rise above the others. “They want to know, ‘Is my vote-by-mail ballot going to be safe?’” Gray said. “I heard an interesting comment last week that said it is easier to fool someone than to convince them that they have been fooled. All we can do is show them the proof over and over again. “We are telling our voters to get their ballot, fill it out and send it right in. Chester County Voter Service has been wonderful in contacting voters and getting the information out.” As the Nov. 3 election looms just a little more than four weeks away, Gray said that the League will continue to canvas every municipality in the county in an effort to keep voters informed. While its work remains an uphill battle against a climate

influenced by the course of a pandemic and a groundswell of misinformation, she said that the League’s fight to preserve the integrity of the upcoming presidential election will be waged one information table, one virtual event and one alliance at a time. “Within a year after the 2016 presidential election, the League experienced a deluge of new members and it is continuing to rise, in both women and men and in the number of minority populations we reach,” Gray said, who mentioned the League’s new partnership with the Black Women of Chester County in Action as an example. She is also encouraged to see accurate information shared by the media about voting and voter registration, and anticipates that the proper dissemination of facts – not rumors – may result in as many as 80 percent of registered voters in the county getting to the polls, or voting by mail this election. “I think the integrity of the League of Women Voters of

Chester County stems from the fact that we are trusted, and that we have a 100-year track record that supports that trust,” Gary said. “Our residents and our elected officials know that we are non partisan. When we sponsor a debate, both parties know that we are respectful, and all we have been interested in doing is presenting the candidates and the issues,

without comment.” To learn more about the Oct. 15-16 virtual debates the League of Women Voters of Chester County will be hosting, visit www.lwvccpa.org, or the League’s Facebook page. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

Voting Information in Chester County and Pennsylvania League of Women Voters of Chester County www.lwvccpa.org 610-644-5960 League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania www.palwv.org 800-692-7281 Chester County Voter Service www.chesco.org/election 610-344-6410 Pennsylvania Voter Information (bilingual) www.votespa.com 877-868-3772 Vote411 www.vote411.org Project Vote Smart www.votesmart.org 888-868-3762

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Earlier this week, the Kennett Area Democrats group—which, by the way, has done a superb job with get-out-the-vote efforts in recent years—distributed a newsletter that contained step-by-step instructions on how to correctly complete the mailin ballot. Kudos to them for doing that. This election will be unlike any other, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, and being able to safely and securely vote by mail is vitally important as many people remain uneasy about heading to the polls to vote in person during a health crisis. This page has long emphasized the need for every single person to vote, to participate in our democracy in a meaningful way. If 100 percent of the eligible voters turned out to vote, the power would be returned to the people, and lawmakers would focus on serving their constituents rather than the lobbyists and power-brokers who dominate the political process now. A refrain that has been heard time and again this year is that this is the most important election of our lifetime. The pandemic has certainly presented its challenges when it comes to this election cycle, but there are opportunities, too—instead of one Election Day, people in most states across the U.S. will have the option to vote early. In Pennsylvania, ballots will be counted if they are received by 5 p.m. on Nov. 6—as long as they are postmarked by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, which is when the polls in Pennsylvania will close. The county has established satellite election offices and drop boxes. These drop boxes for ballots will be placed at public libraries beginning on Oct. 13. The libraries that will have drop boxes are in Avon Grove, Chester County (Exton), Coatesville, Downingtown, Easttown, Honey Brook, Kennett, Parkesburg, Phoenixville, and Spring City. All ballot drop boxes will be staffed and secured while in operation. Drop boxes will be taken back to West Chester each night by employees who are wearing body cameras. An additional 24/7 ballot drop box location will be available at the West Chester Government Services Center. Two new satellite election offices are being set up in Chester Springs and Oxford so that residents can get help obtaining their ballots and they can return their ballots quickly and securely. The county has taken steps—the hiring of additional staff and an investment in an advanced ballot sorting system—to count all the ballots when they start coming in. Full details about the county’s efforts to ensure a convenient and secure election can be found on a new election portal at https://chester-county-election-portal-chesco.hub.arcgis. While it’s up to the county to figure out a way to conduct an election during a pandemic, it’s up to the rest of us to be good citizens. We should vote, and we should vote only once. We should respect and support every other person’s right to vote, which means no intimidation at the polls and no manipulation of ballots at any point in the process. That sort of thing can’t be tolerated if we’re to have free and fair elections that are a lynchpin of our democracy.

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Letter to the Editor: As a Judge of Elections in Oxford Borough, I am very upset and saddened to hear the President repeat his attacks on me and my Election Board in the debate [on Sept. 29] as if we were criminals and cheats! I’m sorry he doesn’t understand election law, but that’s no excuse to talk trash about all the hardworking folks around the country, and here in Oxford, who take our oath to ensure fair elections very seriously. Voting is a fundamental right in this country and laws are set up to make

sure it’s done freely and fairly. We conscientiously follow those laws in our polling places! It’s outrageous that the President would cast doubt on the work that I and so many others do! First, Election Boards are bi-partisan, and must be by law, with majority and minority party representation. Second, the polling place is non-partisan and must be kept free from any harassment or intimidation of voters so ALL voters can cast their secret ballot. Therefore, laws require that only voters, the election officials, and appointed poll watchers

may be in the polling place. When the President called for folks to “watch” voters and Election Boards, he was actually calling for folks to break the law! Just unimaginable! So if any of you are serious about wanting to help ensure fair and free elections you can legally do one of two things. You can call Chester County Voter Services at 610-344-6410 and tell them you want to be a poll worker and they can get you qualified (confirm that you are a registered voter in Pennsylvania) and help place you in a polling place that is short staffed. Your help will be

very appreciated! Or, you can call your favorite party or candidate’s headquarters and ask to be a poll watcher and they will get you qualified (confirm that you are a registered voter in Chester County). There are laws that govern how poll watchers may do their work and you will be instructed as to what is legal and what is not legal. Helping insure free and fair elections is an honor. Any help is appreciated, but outrageous harangues from the President do not help! Etha McDowell Oxford Borough

State government has failed to make the environment a priority Letter to the Editor: Most of the people I know from southern Chester County seem to truly care about the environment. Our friends and neighbors appreciate the preservation of open space, farmland, and other natural resources. We assume we have the right to clean air and clean water. Somehow, our representatives in Harrisburg have moved away from this bipartisan priority. Since 2003, the budget for the Department of Environmental Protection has been cut by 40 percent, while environmental regu-

lations have been blocked, standards have been reduced, and the regulated have taken more control over the programs. The state’s failure to meet its target to reduce pollutants into the Chesapeake Bay is one example. Another is the Republican-controlled General Assembly’s success in blocking Pennsylvania from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, while offering no alternative plan to reduce the state’s contribution to climate change. I remember when Republican leaders like Gov. Tom Ridge support-

ed initiatives to reduce air pollution, provide safe drinking water, and protect open space. There was a bi-partisan effort to stand up to special interests and prove that we could make progress without destructing the natural resources that we cherish. Here locally, we have learned how our Democratic governor is seeking to privatize water and wastewater services, as our state agencies are being used to pave the way for an investor-owned utility’s efforts to take over the Chester Water Authority and ultimately monopolize the region.

Our state government is demonstrating that it is beholden to corporate interests and collectively anti-environment. If we continue to elect leaders who do not make the environment a priority, many of the other issues won’t matter anyway. Please check out the Environmental Scorecard put out by Conservation Voters of PA before casting your votes in this election. This can be found at www.conservationpa.org/ scorecard. Blair Fleischmann Oxford

The basics of the election By Lee H. Hamilton It probably feels like the 2020 elections have been going on for years, and in a sense they have. Ever since Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016, the political world has been girding for this moment. But more Americans than you might expect have only just begun paying attention, now that we’re in the final weeks of the campaigns. So, this seems an opportune time to look at where things stand—including some basic information that might have gotten lost in all the shouting. For instance, most people know the fundamentals of the presidential election: Trump, the Republican, is running for a second term in office and is facing a stiff challenge from Democratic nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden. There are other candidates out there, like rapper Kanye West and Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins, but neither will be on the ballot in every state, and both are widely considered by political insiders to be spoiler candidates whose presence helps Trump. There’s more at stake than just the presidency, however. Congress has been split for the last two years, with Democrats controlling the House of Representatives with 232 seats to the Republicans’ 198 (there are also four vacancies and one Libertarian, former Republican Justin Amash), and the GOP holding the majority in the Senate,

53-45, with two independents who caucus with the Democrats. Although individual House seats may flip, there is little sense that the Democrats are in danger of losing their control of that chamber. The Senate, however, is very much in play. Republicans are defending 23 seats and several of their incumbents are trailing in polls, while Democrats hold just 12 of the seats up for election this year, with only one of them—Doug Jones’ seat in Alabama—in a deepred state. It’s also worth remembering that of the 99 legislative chambers in the country (Nebraska’s is unicameral), 86 will be facing elections in November. Republicans control 61 in all, Democrats 37, and there’s a powersharing arrangement in Alaska. This is an especially consequential year for state legislative contests, because in most states the party in control next year will have a strong hand when it comes to redistricting after Census numbers come in, giving it a chance to cement favorable legislative and congressional districts in place for the next decade. More than control of the White House and Congress is at stake this year. A lot of Americans consider this election the most consequential of their lifetimes. The U.S. faces unprecedented challenges all at once: widespread natural catastrophes, fueled by climate change; a pandemic whose course remains uncertain; a reeling economy that even before the

pandemic had produced a widening inequality of both income and opportunity; a reckoning with centuries of entrenched racial inequality and resistance to demographic change; and a real sense not only that U.S. standing in the world has slipped precipitously over the last four years—and especially since the start of the pandemic—but that it’s being outplayed by a rising China and a meddlesome Russia. Beyond that, the recent passing of Justice Ginsburg has moved appointments to the Supreme Court to the top of the agenda. President Trump has not really laid out a detailed plan for a second term, so in many ways, voters in federal elections will be deciding whether to re-up for another four years of his governing style, with its disapproval of government institutions and norms. Biden has spelled out his plans for the economy, his interest in following the recommendations of the scientific community in the pandemic, and both his

sympathy for racial-justice demonstrators and respect for local police when it comes to dealing with crime and looting. The mix of environmental, economic, health, social, and global strategic issues we face means that the next president, Congress, and array of governors and state legislatures will confront a bewildering and rapidfire set of problems to be tackled, with a demanding citizenry watching closely. That’s why the stakes are so high: the people we put in office this election will shape the future of the U.S. for decades. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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Residents ‘Get Re-Kennected’ to Greenway trail By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer To those local residents who have already made walking, running or bicycling on the Kennett Greenway a regular component of their routine, last Saturday’s “Get Re-Kennected” event sponsored by the Kennett Trails Alliance served as the marketing of trail features they have already familiarized themselves with. For those who were enjoying the easy accessibility to the natural beauty of the trail for the first time however, what they experienced on Oct. 3 may soon become a new and lasting ritual. For four hours, several dozen visitors traversed the portion of the Greenway that stretches from Herb Pennock Park in Kennett Square to the newly-completed and now reopened Chandler Mill Bridge in Kennett Township – by way of the Parrish Trail. Along the way, they stopped to visit five information stations, hosted by Crossfit Kennett; Friends of the New Garden Trails; Casa Guanajuato; two stations hosted by The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County; and Unknown Studio, a

Baltimore-based landscape architecture and urban design company charged with the future development of the trail network. “We’re working with [local partners associated with the Kennett Greenway] to think about establishing larger scale connections, and understanding how people might want to use the Greenway and what they want to connect to,” said Dana Kash, a landscape designer with Unknown Studio, who asked those who participated in the event to provide feedback for what they wanted to see on the trail. “It’s about creating place, making opportunities and how we may be able to make the trail a visually cohesive experience for people. “A big consideration will be balancing accessibility with sustainability,” Kash added. “We’re determining how we will be able to make the trail accessible for someone who is differently mobile or for a mom with a stroller, while at the same time designing something that is environmentally responsible and stable.” For Kennett Trails Executive Director Christina Norland, the continuing development of the Kennett Greenway has

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On Oct. 3, several dozen hikers, bikers and runners participated in “Get Re-Kennected,” sponsored by the Kennett Trails Alliance, that showcased the natural beauty of the Kennett Greenway.

been generously supported by a consortium of partners that include Bike Kennett; the Chester County Planning Commission; East Marlborough, Kennett and New Garden townships; representatives from nearby New Castle County; and the Square Roots Collective. Clear evidence of this collaboration was most recently seen on Sept. 16, when the Kennett Township Board of

Supervisors approved a motion that will lock the township in partnership with the Kennett Borough in a joint grant application for a multimodal transportation fund (MTF) in the amount of $1.8 million. If the grant is awarded, the funding will go toward two key components of the Kennett Greenway Connectors Project: the reconstruction of Birch Street and the construction of the Magnolia

The Kennett Greenway is an initiative to physically connect the Kennett community to its natural beauty through the formation of a 10-12 mile pedestrian and bicycle loop.

Karen Dougherty and her daughter Gemma Erickson enjoyed their time on the Kennett Greenway on Oct. 2.

Children and adults enjoyed games and ice cream at the Casa Guanajuato station along the trail.

Underpass. Washington, D.C. resident Stephanie Almanza enjoyed the Kennett Greenway with her husband, two-year-old son, sister and parents Dot and Michael Bontrager, the founders of Square Roots Collective. During her college summer of 2010, Almanza, a 2008 graduate of Kennett High School, was part of the earliest efforts made to engage local municipalities in the concept of pooling their many natural resources together in the formation of a connective trail system. “The question was, would there be a possibility of creating a trail network that connected the downtown Kennett borough with the nearby township parks, greenways and eased land?” she said. “We started with what land the borough owned, what the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) had eased in conservation, and what additional parks were out there. “At that time, the Parrish Trail was a parcel that wasn’t being used, but it made great sense as a natural corridor, a natural greenway and a part of a larger trail system. We began to explore how this relationship could work, and so we began having

conversations and linking partners who hadn’t been linked before.” While the Kennett Greenway is a constantly evolving canvas of open space parts carefully sewn together, Norland said that the trail networks’ core mission remains the same. “We focus on several aspects of the trail, but a key one has to do with ‘connection,’” she said. “We are always asking, ‘How do we create this trail in a way that it connects people to each other, to community assets and services and to nature?’ The Greenway is designed to enable people from all different neighborhoods to get to a Kennett Square restaurant, to their appointments at La Communidad Hispana or to afterschool programs at The Garage Community & Youth Center. “It all comes back to the core principle and commitment that we have to the community, which is that everyone, no matter whom they are and where they live, should have access to the places that help make their lives great.” To learn more about the Kennett Greenway, visit www.kennettgreenway. com. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

In addition to biking and hiking, the Kennett Greenway has become a regular destination for runners.

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Obituaries EVELYN TWADDELL D’AMICO Evelyn Twaddell D’Amico, a resident of Avondale, entered her eternal home on Sept. 16. Evelyn was born in West Chester, Pa. on May 30, 1937. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. D’Amico, with whom she shared the blessing of seven children. Evelyn loved to pass the time enjoying the breeze on her front porch with family and friends. Some of her life’s passions included bird-watching, roses, the beach, the CB radio, and country music. As a homemaker, she was known for her talent in the kitchen. She was a family fashion icon who always brought a little sparkle everywhere she went. A thoughtful woman, Evelyn enjoyed gifting to family and friends her favorite QVC finds. She is particularly famous for her caramel apples. Evelyn was the daughter of the late John and Rita Donohoe Twaddell of Kennett Square. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. D’Amico; her son, Joseph J. D’Amico; her brother, Joseph P. Twaddell; and her grandson, Chris R. Miller. She is survived by her son, John D’Amico (Sharon); her daughters, Deb D’Amico, Deanna D’Amico, Elaine Wright (Rick), Angela Miller (Bob), Theresa McMillan (Perry), and Louise D’Amico (Joseph); her 10 grandchildren, and her 10 great-grandchildren. She will remain in her family’s hearts forever. The services were held on Sept. 22 at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother. The mass of Christian burial and interment were private. Arrangements are being handled by Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square.

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Jerome J. McDonald, a resident of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 27 at home. He was 93. He was the husband of June Annemarie Rosenberger McDonald, whom he had known for 80 years and to whom he had been married for almost 65 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Jerome Vincent and Mary Margaret O’Connell McDonald. Jerome graduated from Sellersville-Perkasie High School in May 1945, and immediately volunteered for the U.S. Marines Corps. A veteran, he was honorably discharged in 1946. Jerome began his career after his military service as the owner of a butter and egg route on the Main Line outside of Philadelphia. In 1959, he moved to north central Pennsylvania, where he was a dairy farmer for 13 years. Jerome then moved to Mansfield, Pa., where he owned and operated a sub shop and tavern. In 1984, he moved to Conneaut Lake, Pa., where he was employed with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture until retiring to Florida with June in 1991. Jerome and June moved to Oxford in 2014 to be close to their family. Jerome enjoyed vacations with his extended family, sailing, flying, farming, traveling, and eating ice cream. His greatest love was his family, which he considered his greatest accomplishment. His philosophy was any job worth doing was worth doing well, which he imparted to his children, along with an emphasis on education. He is survived by his wife; seven children, Timothy (Gloria) of Olney, IL, Gregory (Madonna) of New Orleans, LA, Steven (Elizabeth) of Pipersville, Pa., Patricia Valentine (Perry) of Lincoln University, Pa., Matthew of St. Petersburg, FL, Eileen Nardo (Michael) of Farmingdale, N.J., and Jerome (Susan) of Tallahassee, FL; 14 grandchildren, Nicholas (Amy), Lindsay Lampard (Greg), Benjamin (Lauren), Cameron (Chelsea), Connor, Colin Valentine, Megan Valentine, Patrick Valentine (Kelly), Mackenzie Valentine, Tyler, Preston, Brandon Nardo, Jack and Molly; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandchild, Creighton McDonald; and two sisters, Margaret Monaghan and Eileen Maher. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ware Village Care Fund, 7 E Locust St, Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Catherine “Betty” Baker, a lifelong resident of Kennett Square, passed away on Sept. 24 at her residence. She was 92. She was the wife of Thomas S. Baker who passed away in 2007, and with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Born in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. Lynch and the late Lillian Proud Lynch. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square and the Kennett Senior Center. Betty enjoyed traveling, doing puzzles, playing pinochle and Bingo, and being with her family and friends. She is survived by two sons, Thomas P. Baker (and his wife Amy) of Kennett Square and James E. Baker (and his wife Barbara) of Oxford, and five grandchildren, James A. Baker, Matthew T. Baker, Jack D. Baker, Samantha A. Baker and Hailey C. Chandlee. Betty was predeceased by four brothers, Harry Lynch, Jack Lynch, Bill Lynch and Francis Lynch. Her graveside sevice was held on Oct. 3 at the Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in her memory, may be made to the National MS Society. P.O. Box 91891, Washington, DC 20090. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square.

BILLY JAMES MOORE, SR. Billy James Moore, Sr., a resident of Conowingo, Md. for most of his life, passed away on Sept. 21 at Union Hospital in Elkton, Md. He was 66. He was the husband of Florence Elizabeth Rogers Moore, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Ansbach, Germany, he was the son of the late James Edward and Freda Betty Keuerleber Moore. Billy was a member of New Life Faith Center in Rising Sun. He enjoyed carpentry, working with his hands and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Billy was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife; one son, Billy James Moore, Jr. (Lori) of Gap, Pa.; three grandchildren, Katelyn Brooks (Phillip), Jasmyne Moore and Dawson Moore; five great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Marlyn Frazier (Larry), Freda Apgar (Dave), Linda Hensel (William) and Rose Marie Marrero (Severino). Services are 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.

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Obituaries DEBRA A. PARKER Debra A. Parker, a lifelong resident of the Kennett Square area, passed away on Oct. 2 at home. She was the wife of David M. Parker, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. She was born in Kennett Square on June 16, 1958 to the late Alfred P. Santucci and Evelyn W. Santucci. She graduated from Kennett High School and worked for many years at her father’s television shop (Al’s TV Sales & Service) in Hockessin, Del. When the shop closed, Debbie worked several jobs while raising her children, and working as a para-educator at New Garden Elementary School. This gave her the most satisfaction. She worked at the school for 13 years and remained in contact with many of her students throughout her life. Debbie enjoyed making quilts, singing karaoke at home, sitting by a campfire, riding on the back of her husband’s motorcycle and being with friends and family. She loved dogs and and her home served as a volunteer puppy home for Canine Partners for Life for many years. Debbie is survived by her husband, David; her mother, Evelyn Santucci; her brother, Lawrence Santucci (and wife Cheryl); her daughters, Amy Parker and Hillari Parker; her grandchildren, Evee, Axel and Bella; as well as her dog, Onie, who helped care for her during her illness. She was predeceased by her father, Al Santucci. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

JUDITH PRISCILLA HAMLIN TERESA TURNER ROOSEVELT Judith Priscilla Hamlin, age 77, passed away at the Green Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Malvern, on her birthday, Oct. 2. She was married to Jack C. Hamlin, Jr. for 35 years before his death in 2018. She was born in Atglen, daughter of the late Elmer J. and Ruth Stoltzfus Kauffman. She graduated from Octorara High School in 1961. She was a homemaker and had also worked for Turkey Hill Markets. She had a love for cats and also enjoyed painting pictures for her family. In the past, she had attended the Jennersville Church of the Brethren. Surviving is a son, Wilbert Bennett, Jr. and two grandchildren; a sister, Doris A. Prange of Oxford; and a sister-in-law, Edith M. Lilley Kauffman of Atglen. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence B. and Elwood S. Kauffman. A graveside service will take place at the Glen Run Cemetery, Lantz Road in Atglen on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. with a viewing time from 2:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Shivery Funeral Home in Christiana.

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

icancharityauctions.com/ pomarlinfc. Oct. 23 An Evening with the Arts: Virtual Gala Join the Oxford Arts Alliance and the local artistic community for an evening of the arts from your home starting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23. The Oxford Arts Alliance has created a beautiful 3D version of the galleries at 38 S Third Street in Oxford and worked alongside artists Dave Eldreth and Tyler Allen to create a stunning exhibition for your enjoyment. Upon purchase of your tick-

et, you will receive access to the virtual gallery at artsteps. com. Then, on Oct. 23 you can simply log in and begin taking a 3D tour of both the main gallery, featuring the work of Dave Eldreth, and the emerging artists gallery, featuring the work of Tyler Allen. Tours can be self-guided or you can choose a guided tour of the exhibitions. Virtual attendees can choose to make their visit private or interact and chat with other guests using the comment section of the site. Additionally, a variety of artwork will be available

for purchase with proceeds benefiting the Oxford Arts Alliance. After your virtual 3D tour, visit our silent auction site to bid on a diverse range of items hand-selected for our supporters. Your support helps keep critical art and music education alive in Southern Chester County. Find more information about An Evening with the Arts and purchase tickets: www.oxfordart.org/ virtual-gala. Continued on Page 4B

Teresa Turner Roosevelt, 57, passed away peacefully on Oct. 2 at her home in Pocopson, Pa. She was born on Sept. 25, 1963 to Jack and Alice Turner of Georgetown, S.C. Teresa grew up in that town and attended Webber International College in Babson Park, Fla. She majored in international travel. She was also a graduate of the Lufthansa Airlines International Travel Agents Program in Germany. Teresa held several positions in the travel agency business prior to working as a medical assistant for Dr. Drew McCausland before her retirement last year. Her favorite hobbies included nature interpretation and observation, travel, music, dancing, and jewelry-making. She is remembered for her infectious smile, zest for life and penchant for southern manners. A member of the Huguenot Society, Teresa was a frequent recent traveler to France and participated in the celebration of the D-Day 75th anniversary in Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy. She traveled extensively, visiting Germany, Italy, Greece, Croatia, the Grand Cayman, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Antiqua, Hungary and Austria. Teresa is survived by her husband, Harry Roosevelt, her sons Ian Turner Banghart, Eli Thomas Banghart, and stepsons, Henry L. Roosevelt, IV and Benjamin C. Roosevelt. Memorial services are being arranged. Contributions in celebration of Teresa’s life can be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 600 North Jackson Street, Media, PA 19063.

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Oct. 30 Monster Mash Trunk or Treat and costume contest Flickerwood Wine and Twisted Treats and Philips Florist will host the Monster Mash Trunk or Treat and a costume contest on Friday Oct. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. Call 610-932-8187 to register your car for the trunk or treating or to be a participant in the costume contest and/or the pumpkin-carving contest. Cars will be set up with decorated trunks and your little treats for each kid. There are many different categories for the costume contest. Pumpkins can be dropped off at

Philips Florist between 4 and 7 p.m. that day. Judging will be from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Prizes for the costume contest and pumpkin-carving contest will be awarded.

on the electronic recycling, however televisions are not being accepted at this event. Electronic recycling will be provided by Sycamore International.

Nov. 7 Fall Shred It Day The fall Shred It Day will be hosted by Penn Township on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is an opportunity to shred paper documents and also recycle electronics. There is a limit of three boxes or bags of products per vehicle. Paper shredding will be provided by Wiggins Shredding. Shredding will be completed quickly, confidentially, and onsite. There is no limit

Nov. 7 Soup sale The Oxford United Methodist Church is holding a soup sale on Saturday, Nov. 7. Homemade vegetable beef and chicken corn soup will be available for $6 a quart (container provided). Call 610-932-0513 to order soup. It can be picked up from 9 to 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The Oxford United Methodist Church is located at 18 Addison Street in Oxford.

Halloween Movie in the Park On Sat. Oct. 10, the Oxford Area Recreation Authority will host a Halloween Movie in the Park at the Oxford Area Regional Park at 900 W. Locust St. in Oxford. Due to Covid-19, the Oxford Area Recreation Authority has canceled the very popular Haunted Hay Ride for 2020. As an alternative, the first Movie in the Park will be held with social distancing. Bundle up for the weather and bring your own seating for the outdoor showing of the popular movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hocus Pocus.â&#x20AC;?

Squares will be marked out on the multipurpose field with alternating squares blocked off to maintain social distancing between families and to ensure everyone has a good view of the giant, inflated screen. The park will be closed all day Oct. 10 to prepare for the event. Gates open at 6 p.m. (please no early birds) with the movie beginning at 7 p.m. This will give everyone time to find a square and make a stop at the concession stand for snacks. No outside food allowed. There is a strict limit of 250 people for this event. Masks are

required. No pets, please. No advance reservations are needed for this event. This is a free event, but because it is replacing the Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest fundraiser of the year, donations will be appreciated. Major sponsors for the Halloween Movie in the Park are Landhope Farms, Herr Foods, and Armstrong Cable Company. In the event of bad weather, a rain date is set for Sat. Oct. 17. For more information, check the park website and facebook page.

All of Us Research Program at La Comunidad Hispana National Institute of Health initiative collects medical data from the local Hispanic community to better support precision medicine As Hispanic Heritage Month continues to be celebrated in southern Chester County through midOctober, La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) is finding a new way to celebrate and showcase their rich Latino roots and culture: by joining the efforts of the National Institute of Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All of Us Research Program. The free program follows the medical information of underrepresented communities over the course of ten years in order to better understand patterns of why people get sick or stay healthy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Medical research needs more information on the

background and history of underrepresented groups. In order to provide the best care, we want to support the national efforts of understanding the full history, the full story, of the patients we serve,â&#x20AC;? said Barbara Mancill, the director of quality and population health and interim co-CEO. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to share this opportunity with our members.â&#x20AC;? LCH was founded in 1973 to serve the immigrant community that came to the area for job opportunities in the local economy. While LCH has since expanded their services and reach into the whole community as a

Federally Qualified Health Center for all, the roots of serving and celebrating the Latino community remain a strong part of the LCH culture. Currently 86 percent of the patients cared for at LCH are Latino. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We truly celebrate diversity at LCH,â&#x20AC;? said Amanda Blevins, community engagement manager at LCH. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The All of Us Research Program is a great reflection on that pride. Our patients who are participating will be contributing to important research that can help to improve the health of everyone.â&#x20AC;? LCH is supporting the program by spread-

ing the word about the opportunity through community outreach and education. Community members do not need to be an LCH patient to participate. LCHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to educate and support enrollment of 500 participants to the program. The national goal is to have one million participants. If any community members want to learn more about the program or need help registering, contact Nefta Erroa at (610) 4447550 X231 or NErroa@ lchps.org. You can visit the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website directly: https://www.joinallofus. org//go.

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Local News American Helicopter Museum receives COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) in West Chester recently announced that it has been awarded $25,000 by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s COVID19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program. The Museum is one of 164 cultural organizations to benefit from the program, designed to offset lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We want to thank Gov. Wolf and our local elected officials, Sen. Tom Killion and Rep. Carolyn Comitta, for understanding that museums and cultural organizations are vital to Pennsylvania and its citizens,” said Allison Titman, AHMEC’s executive director. “With admissions revenue down 70 percent from this time last year, this funding is essential to our

ability to welcome visitors to the Museum and provide them with a quality educational experience.” AHMEC closed its doors to the public from March 14 through July 9. Like other museums and cultural organizations throughout the commonwealth and the country, it has experienced significant financial hardship due to the pandemic. The Museum reopened on July 10, with reduced operating hours and staffing. “Pennsylvania’s museums and cultural organizations provide education, entertainment, and meaningful experiences to residents and travelers,” stated Gov. Tom Wolf. “This funding will be used to offset the impact the pandemic had on these organizations and will help them move forward in their recovery efforts as they begin to welcome visitors back in their doors.”

The Museum is currently open Friday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. All visitors must abide by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s mask-wearing requirement and respect social distancing. Hand sanitizer is available, and some hands-on exhibits remain closed. Contact the Museum at 610-436-9600 or see the website at www.americanhelicopter.museum for more information. The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, located at 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, is the nation’s premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. Established in 1996, the nonprofit organization collects, restores and displays rotary-wing aircraft, including over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogiros and American Helicopter Museum convertiplanes.

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Crime victims’ rights advocates honor Chester County DA with Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania and the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County recently presented Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan with a 2020 Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award. Ryan and her office received the award for a focused dedication to the support and protection of victims’ rights. “Deb has stayed true to her campaign promise of dedicating her office to transparency and fairness inside the criminal justice system. Since Pennsylvania still doesn’t offer constitutional protections for crime victims, we rely on people like her to value victims throughout the process and ensure their voice doesn’t get lost in the shuffle,” said Jennifer Riley, State Director for Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania. “We are proud to present Deb and her office with a Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award for her unwavering commitment to protecting victims

and their rights.” An initiative of Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania, the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Awards are presented to people and organizations who have served as advocates and ambassadors for crime victims across the state, working to ensure that

they are treated with dignity and respect throughout the legal process, especially as victims’ rights are not protected by the state’s constitution. “I want to say a sincere thank you to Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania and the Crime Victims’ Center of

Chester County for this honor,” said Ryan. “I’ve said from the very beginning of my term that I intend to be ‘smart on crime’ and that means hearing every voice, including victims. Their rights are critically important and I commend the work that Marsy’s Law is doing to elevate them to

our state’s constitution. I’m happy to help ensure victims are treated with dignity and respect until we can get their rights to that level.” Christine Zaccarelli, CEO of The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. shared, “We are proud to recognize Deb’s dedication to victims and their

families in Chester County by joining Marsy’s Law of PA in presenting her with the Guardian of Victims’ Rights Award. Deb’s commitment to victims and their voices has been evident throughout her entire career and we are so grateful for our partnership with her office.”

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BID NOTICES

Kennett High School Front Step Improvements The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) is soliciting bids for Improvements to Kennett High School (KHS) Steps. The KHS Steps are an architecturally and historically significant exterior monumental masonry stair structure at the main entrance to the school. Improvements include but are not limited to removal of existing limestone and brick veneers and masonry substructure; provide new concrete masonry unit substructure and new cast stone and brick veneers; removal and reinstallation of existing granite treads and pavers; removal and replacement of concrete paved landings; drainage improvements; and lighting improvements. There will be separate bids for General, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Construction. Bid documents will be available in PDF format starting Monday, October 12, 2020. Bid documents can be obtained through the KCSD Office at 300 East South Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. There is a non-refundable $20 fee for bid documents. Checks are to be made out to KCSD. There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference on Tuesday, October 27 at 4:15 PM at the Kennett High School, 100 East South Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348. Bids are due no later than 3PM on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the KCSD Office at 300 East South Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. See the district website for additional details. Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center Improvements The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) is soliciting bids for exterior improvements at the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. Improvements include but are not limited to removal and replacement of existing windows, doors, and curtain wall systems; new windows in existing walls; removal and replacement of exterior downlight and pole light fixtures; new downlight and pole light fixtures; new landscaping and hardscaping; removal and replace-

ment of existing retaining wall, exterior stairs and exterior ramp. There will be separate bids for General Construction and Electrical Construction. Bid documents will be available in PDF format starting Monday, October 12, 2020. Bid documents can be obtained through the KCSD Office at 300 East South Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. There is a non-refundable $20 fee for bid documents. Checks are to be made out to KCSD. See the district website for additional details. There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference on Monday, October 26 at 4:00 PM at the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center, 409 Center Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348. Bids are due no later than 3pm Wednesday November 18, 2020 at the KCSD Office at 300 East South Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. 10p-7-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of London Grove Township, during its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the London Grove Township Municipal Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA 19390, will conduct a public hearing to consider the enactment of an Earned Income Tax Ordinance with the following title and summary:AN ORDINANCE OF LONDON GROVE TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE LONDON GROVE TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 24, PART 2 “EARNED INCOME AND NET PROFITS TAX”, SECTION 24-202 “IMPOSITION OF TAX”, TO AMEND THE RATE OF TA X FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSE RESIDENT TAX, OPEN SPACE MUNICIPAL RESIDENT TAX, AND GENERAL PURPOSE MUNICIPAL NONRESIDENT TAX. Pursuant to the Local Tax Enabling Act, 53 P.S. §6924.101 et seq., notice is given that the substantial nature of the ordinance is to increase the already imposed earned income tax for both residents and nonresidents of the Township from

.50% to .625%, and to decrease the already imposed earned income tax for open space for residents from .25% to .125%. The Board of Supervisors intends to increase the tax rate in order to increase revenue for the Township. The estimated amount of revenue to be derived from the earned income tax for residents and nonresidents is: $1,660,134.00. The estimated amount of revenue to be derived from the earned income tax for open space, and which must be used according to the parameters set by Act 115 of 2013, is: $234,375.00. The proposed ordinance is available for public inspection during regular business hours at London Grove Township Municipal Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA, the Chester County Law Library, West Chester, PA and the Chester County Press, 144 S. Jennersville Road, West Grove, PA, 19390. Kenneth Battin, Manager,London Grove Township 10p-7-3t

INCORPORATION NOTICE

Zappcon Inc has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988. 10p-7-1t

Public Notice

Notice is given that the Board of Supervisors of New Garden Township will consider passage of the following ordinance at 7:30 PM on October 19, 2020, during its regular meeting: AN ORDINANCE OF NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ELECTING TO AMEND ITS NON-UNIFORM PENSION PLAN ADMINISTERED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IV OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW; AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY ALL PROVISIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW AS AMENDED AND AS APPLICABLE TO MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES.

A summary of the proposed ordinance follows: Section I provides that the Township elects to amend its Plan as authorized by the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Law, and agrees to be bound by the requirements of the Law. Section II provides that the Township agrees that the System will administer and provide benefits as set forth in the Municipal Pension Plan Contract authorized by this Ordinance. Section III provides that the passage of this Ordinance authorizes the Contract. Section IV provides that payment for any obligation established by the adoption of this Ordinance and the Contract shall be made in accordance with the Law and Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act. Section V provides the intent of the Ordinance to complete authorization of the Contract, to be effective September 1, 2020. Section VI provides that the Ordinance and Contract shall be filed with the System. A full text copy of the Ordinance and Contract are available for public examination without charge or may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof at the Municipal Building. For further information, please contact Ramsey Reiner, Township Manager. The meeting of the Board of Supervisors on October 19, 2020 will be conducted via Zoom. Information on how to join the meeting will be available on Friday, October 16, 2020 on the Township website and will be posted at the Township Building, located at 299 Starr Road, Landenberg, PA 19350. Vincent M. Pompo, Township Solicitor 10p-7-1t

Public Notice

OF THE NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES, TITLE “NUISANCES”, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE PLANTING, CULTIVATING, GROWING, CONTROL AND/OR REMOVAL OF BAMBOO, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAME; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR SECTIONS OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES. EFFECTIVE IN FIVE DAYS A summary of the proposed ordinance follows: Section 1. Amends §121-2.A, Definitions, to add definitions for “bamboo” and “bamboo owner”. Section 2. Adds a new §121-3.1, Bamboo, to regulate the planting, cultivating and/or growing of bamboo within New Garden Township and to prohibit the growth of bamboo within 10 feet of a property line or forty (40) feet of any roadway, cartway, street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and/or public water facilities within the Township. Section 3. Effective five (5) days from the date of enactment. A full text copy of the ordinance is available for public examination without charge or may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof at the Municipal Building. For further information, please contact Ramsey Reiner, Township Manager. The meeting of the Board of Supervisors on October 19, 2020 will be conducted via Zoom. Information on how to join the meeting will be available on Friday, October 16, 2020 on the Township website and will be posted at the Township Building, located at 299 Starr Road, Landenberg, PA 19350. Vincent M. Pompo, Township Solicitor 10p-7-1t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, October 15th, 2020 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, November 16th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 20-10-344 Writ of Execution No. 2019-06079 DEBT $216,728.83

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ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the township of London Grove, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania being bounded and described in accordance with a Plan of Section II Wickerton Farms, made by Manley N. White, Surveyor on 3/10/1967, corrected 4/3/1967 and

recorded 7/5/1967 in Plan Book 26 page 28 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point the intersection of the title line in the bed of State Road with the Northwesterly side line of Buttonwood Drive (50 feet wide) if extended; thence extending from said point of beginning along said Buttonwood Olive (50 feet wide) South 05 degrees East 200 feet to a point, a corner of other lands of grantors; thence extending along same South 78 degrees 53 minutes 40 seconds West 121.14 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #29 on Plan; thence extending along said Lot #29 North 05 degrees East crossing the Southerly side of State Road, 200 feet to a point on the title line in the bed of said State Road; thence extending along the said title line in the bed of said State Road, North 78 degrees 53 minutes 40 seconds East 121.14 feet to the first mentioned point and place beginning. CONTAINING 24,090 square feet of land more or less. BEING Lot #30 on said Plan. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Being known as 399 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390 UPI# 59-8-133.31; PIN 5980133100 BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Alfred W. Roy and Doris M. Roy, his wife, by Deed dated July 9, 1968 and recorded July 9, 1968 in Book G38 Page 302, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, granted and conveyed unto Robert Thomas Baylis, and Mary G. Baylis, his wife, in fee. And the said Robert Thomas Baylis departed this life on May 14, 2006 thereby vesting title in Mary G. Baylis by operation of law. AND THE SAID Mary G. Baylis departed this life on or about December 30, 2018 thereby vesting title unto Dawn G. Scanlon, Executrix of the Estate of Mary G. Baylis a/k/a Mary Baylis. PLAINTIFF: Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust VS DEFENDANT: Dawn G. Scanlon, Executrix of the Estate of Mary G. Baylis a/k/a Mary Baylis, deceased SALE ADDRESS: 399 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390 PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC 610-278-6800 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 9p-23-3t

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Local News Chester County nationally recognized for performance management leadership Chester County Government has added a consecutive national recognition for performance management leadership to its list of accolades. The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) last week bestowed a second Certificate of Achievement to the county, recognizing Chester County’s use of performance data in local government management, including training, verifi-

cation and public reporting established through Chester County’s “Managing for Results” process. Borne out of Chester County’s Strategic Plan, “Managing for Results” gives county departments and staff a formula in determining how their work, actions and behavior support the overall strategic direction of the county. “Managing for Results” also ensures accountability and transparency in Chester

County government. The ICMA Certificate of Achievement is awarded to cities and counties based on data that has been collected and verified, and that ensures reliability, trains staff in performance measurement, and that reports the data to the public through budgets, newsletters, and information to elected officials. Chester County is among 16 jurisdictions to receive the Certificate of Achievement,

and is one of just 60 recognized by ICMA overall across North America. “Chester County’s ‘Managing for Results’ program has practically steered the County, and measured staff performance as it relates to the County’s overall priorities and goals, and department-specific goals,” said Bobby Kagel, County Administrator. “We are pleased that ICMA has once again recognized the value

of performance management plans such as ours. “We recognize Stephanie Phillips, Chester County’s Management Data Project Manager, for her commitment to our Strategic Plan and the ‘Managing for Results’ data collection and reporting.” Speaking on behalf of the ICMA, Executive Director Marc A. Ott said, “Performance Management is a bedrock principle of professional local govern-

ment management. As COVID-19’s impact on our communities lingers on, we hope that by recognizing leaders such as Chester County, we are encouraging others to measure how well their organization is performing, and making a commitment to collect and analyze data, report on it transparently, and use it to continuously engage communities and improve their organizations during these unprecedented times.”

Shusterman condemns House resolution that may alter Pennsylvania’s election results State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/ Montgomery, issued the following statement regarding House Resolution 1032: “District 157, I have received your calls and emails, and stand with you in opposition to House Resolution 1032,” Shusterman said. “The resolution would create a committee with the power to investigate, review and make recommendations concerning the regulation and conduct of the 2020 election. This new body would consist of five members, three from the Republican majority in the House and two from the Democratic minority. “Rep. Everett, who proposed the bill, has stated the following regarding the committee’s proposed regulatory power: “‘The intent of the resolution is to do this post-election,’ Everett said. ‘And look and see what was good, what was bad, what

we can do better.’ “While improving the efficiency of our elections is a noble intention, this bill is written in a way that has caused worry and concern from legislators and constituents alike. In its current form, the bill leaves too many factors open for misinterpretation and potential abuse of power. “Despite Rep. Everett’s statement that the intention of the resolution is not to implement any of its regulatory powers until after the election, this is not written outright in the legislation. In fact, the committee would have the power to subpoena election officials and pull them away from polling sites on Election Day. “Furthermore, if, as Rep. Everett has stated ‘It [the committee] can’t make up rules, it can’t pass laws, it can’t do anything.’ I begin to question whether the formation of this bureaucratic body will be effective in

Willowdale Steeplechase to host Point-to-Point races An Apprentice Timber Race will be held in honor of Louis Neilson, III The Willowdale Steeplechase is jumping in to help the sport of steeplechasing continue creatively during the pandemic. Willowdale will host three Point-to-Point races and one sanctioned race on Saturday, Oct. 17. No spectators will be permitted. The Willowdale Steeplechase is committed to the health and safety of all participants and members of the community and as such will follow strict COVID 19 protocol in accordance with CDC and state of Pennsylvania guidelines. In order to adhere to these safety measures, this will be a no-spectator event. A COVID screening questionnaire will be completed and a temperature check will be done as each person enters the grounds. Mask wearing, hand sanitizing and social distancing will be mandatory and strictly enforced throughout the day. Only participating horsemen, officials and volunteers will be granted access to the property and must be on the list of participants. “Our goal is to keep the sport of steeplechasing healthy as we weather this pandemic,” said race chairman Dixon Stroud. “We want to help the trainers and riders keep their horses sharp for the fall and spring races

and make use of this wonderful racecourse. We look forward to better times when we can once again invite our fans, celebrate our local community and raise money for our charities.” Dixon also credited Kathy Neilson, president of the Steeplechase Owners and Trainers Association for her support as well as several donors who provided the financial support to make the day possible. Stroud noted how special it was to be able to host the BNY Wealth Management & Selkirk Partners race, run in honor of Kathy’s father and, his close friend, Louis “Paddy” Neilson III. The first race will be a oneand-a-half mile apprentice rider flat race. The second is a maiden timber race and the third an open timber race both run at three miles. These are unsanctioned races. The final race is a sanctioned race –The BNY Mellon Wealth Management & Selkirk Partners Apprentice Timber Race, which will be held in honor of Louis Neilson, III. Entries for this race are taken by the National Steeplechase Association. Entries for the Point – to – Point races can be made through the Central Entry Office. Entries will be taken through Monday, Oct. 12.

achieving much more than and dissuasion as motiva- your voice is powerful, all hurdles together, and fersimply sowing fear and tion to vote, and to uphold your votes counts. vently defend our right to confusion amongst voters. these values. Remember, “We will navigate any and free and fair elections.” “Given that the dissemination of misinformation regarding the 2020 Election and mail-in voting is already causing stress for the public, I find this resolution to be both ill-timed and inadequately drafted. In its current form, it simply does not do enough to insure against the potential of overreach of power that has caused so many constituents to speak out against this proposal. Pennsylvanians deserve to have their vote counted as they cast it, not decided by five individuals of a 203-member legislative body, five individuals who would effectively speak for over 12 million residents of this commonwealth. “I intend to uphold the sanctity of our elections in every capacity that I have, and protect the democratic values that we hold near and dear. We should use these attempts at misinformation

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