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East Marlborough 93rd annual Unionville Community Fair & Farm turns down request for major Show draws families, fun Willowdale Pro Rodeo to take place Oct. 14 country concert By John Chambless Staff Writer The all-star Country Spirit USA Music Festival will be taking place somewhere in Chester County from Aug. 24 to 26, but it won’t be in East Marlborough Township. At a special meeting of the township supervisors on Oct. 9, representatives from the proposed threeday concert heard from a packed room of residents who had major concerns about traffic and safety, as well as noise from the event, which had been proposed for the Willowdale Steeplechase grounds at routes 82 and 926. The festival, as envisioned by Alan Jacoby and Impact Entertainment, will book superstars on the caliber of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Toby Keith and Brad Paisley, with two stages of entertainment. The organizers have been scouting possible locations in the county for the past two years, and their first choice was the natural ampitheater of the Willowdale grounds. The company, which has successfully run a similar country music festival in California for four years, has the endorsement of the Chester County Visitors Bureau. Susan Hamley, executive director of the bureau, told the supervisors last week that the event would showcase the county’s open space and attractions to a new

audience of thousands of people, “and would put us on the map even more” as a destination. Jacoby’s company has been putting on largescale events for more than 30 years, and he said the Willowdale property has many benefits, including access to Route 926 and Route 82, an ideal sloping hillside for seating, and a buffer of trees and ground to keep sound from spreading too far to nearby homes. Jacoby said he expects between 10,000 and 15,000 people per day. The music would run from 2 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. The township supervisors first heard about the event at their meeting on Oct. 2, and to give them time to examine a lengthy list of details about the concert, they asked for the special meeting on Oct. 9. Residents of nearby communities, including Ovations at Longwood, said they objected to the noise and traffic the event would generate, particularly stretched over three nights. Several residents said that one night wouldn’t be so much of a disruption. Jacoby said that having an event of this scale for only one night would not generate enough revenue to make it worthwhile. Camping was planned for the event, and neighbors expressed concerns Continued on Page 3A

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Haley Allen of Goldie Flowers shows off colors for a bright fall afternoon.

The llamas made their annual appearance at the fair.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Despite an inclement afternoon that swept through Chester County this past Sunday, spirits were far from dampened at the annual Unionville Community

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In June, students at the Greenwood Elementary School sent letters to Kennett Square Borough Mayor Matt Fetick, as part of a letter-writing campaign that gave ideas on what the mayor’s office could do to fill the students’ wish lists. Many of them wrote to Fetick, asking for more playground equipment in the town parks. Others requested that there be more activities at the Kennett Library. Six children wrote, ‘Let me stay in the United States,’ and ‘Let my parents stay in the United States.’ “When a child under the age of 10 has a concern that they or their parents may be removed from their home, and that child at that age has to be thinking about that? That bothers

me,” Fetick said on Oct. 6. “It’s not the right thing. This immigration issue is big, but we can take it in incremental steps. We can say, ‘Let’s create a pathway for everyone who is here illegally, but did not come of their own free will. That is an easy one to attack.” Fetick was less than an hour removed from joining Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell in condemning the current policy of the Trump administration that calls for finding a replacement for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – or DACA – created in 2012 as an executive action by then-President Obama, that shields nearly 800,000 undocumented immigrants, including 6,000 in Chester County – who were brought to the U.S. as children, from deportation. Referring to the large Hispanic population who

live in the Kennett Square community, Fetick called the Dream Act “the best of America,” and said its passage would be extremely important for the “health of the Kennett Square community.” “Nowhere in history do we hold people accountable for the sins of their fathers,” Fetick said. “We do not hold people accountable for what other people do. Yes, it is quite possible that there are kids who now know that their family is here illegally, but when you come here as a child through your parents’ choosing, we don’t hold people accountable to that and send them back home. It is not a value that I as a lifelong Chester County resident believe in. I don’t believe this is a value that this country was built on. We hold people accountable for who they Continued on Page 3A

Fair & Farm Show last weekend, as hundreds of families, artisans, performers and livestock made their way to the Willowdale Steeplechase grounds to enjoy three days of fun, participation and discovery. A new feature this year

gave visitors tours of the raised vegetable gardens and greenhouses being run by students at the Patton Middle School, demonstrating how students are learning about sustainable gardening, how modern Continued on Page 4A

The John H. Ware IV Memorial Hunger Help Walk will benefit four local nonprofits The walk will take place this Sunday, Oct. 15 By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The John H. Ware IV Memorial Hunger Help Walk will take place on Sunday, Oct. 15. The event will raise funds to support the work of the Avon Grove Bridge Food Pantry, the Church of God Divine Sent Food Cupboard, the Lighthouse Youth Center, and the Neighborhood Services Center, which is to provide food to families in the community. “The blessing of this fundraiser is that it supports four area agencies that have food programs,” explained Buzz Tyson, the executive director of the Lighthouse Youth Center. “The goal is to raise $15,000 from the event, and that will be divided among the four agencies.” The John H. Ware IV Memorial Hunger Help Walk is sponsored by the Oxford Area Civic Association and the Oxford Area Ministerium. Tyson explained that the event was named in memory of the late John H. Ware IV two years ago as a way to recognize all that Ware and his family have done for the community through the years. Tyson called Ware a friend, and said that he can remember a lot of times when he would visit with Ware and tell him about a particular need in the community—and then Ware would generously help Continued on Page 3A

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Local News Haunted Park Hay Ride expanded and Family Fall Festival added After a successful first event last year, the Oxford Area Recreation Authority has expanded the dates for its Haunted Park Hay Ride and added a Family Fall Festival for fun without fright. The Haunted Park Hayride will take place Fri., Oct. 20, Sat., Oct 21, Fri., Oct 27, and Sat., Oct 28 at the Oxford Area Regional Park, 900 Locust St., Oxford. Tickets are sold at the gate at a cost of $10 per person. Family time begins each evening at 6:30 where visitors take a rustic tractor pulled hay ride around the park with some spooky encounters along the way. The first hour and a half of

the evening is designed with scares suitable for younger children under 12. Even so, the Haunted Hay Ride contains scares that may not be suitable for very small or sensitive children. From 8 to 10 p.m. each night, the more frightening spooks come out for older children, teens and adults to enjoy Halloween season thrills. The Hay Ride will shock, surprise, and scare visitors, and is not suitable for young children. Parental discretion is advised. As a special attraction on Fri., Oct. 27 only, there will be a display of hearses by the Mohnton Professional Car Club. For those who would like

to celebrate the season without scares, the Recreation Authority is hosting their first ever Family Harvest Festival at the park on Sat., Oct. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. A $5 pre child hand stamp may be purchased for children, which will allow them to enjoy face-painting, receive a goodie bag with candy, and get a small pumpkin for painting that they can take home. The children will also enjoy craft stations, games, and a hay bale maze. Admission for adults is free to visit a small selection of local vendors and food. The Recreation Authority will also be selling pumpkins, corn stalks and more for home décor.

Openings are still available for volunteers who would like to help with these events. For information contact Authority Board Member Chip Benke at chipskins@zoominternet. net. Proceeds from the Haunted Park Hay Ride and Family Harvest Festival will help the Recreation Authority with operating expenses and capital projects. For more information, check the Recreation Authority website at www. oxfordrecreation.org, or the event website at oaraevents. wixsite.com/hauntedpark. Courtesy photo Information is also available Enjoy the frights at the Oxford Area Recreation on Facebook at Oxford Area Authority’s second annual Haunted Park Hay Ride Recreation Authority. Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28.

Family Promise of Southern Chester County honors volunteers Family Promise of Southern Chester County, an affiliate of Family Promise, will be part of a nationwide effort to help children and families who are homeless regain their sustainable independence. The week of Oct. 22 to 29 has been designated Family Promise Week to help spread community awareness of the crisis of family homelessness in Southern Chester County. Family Promise of Southern Chester County has planned a party on Oct. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at its Resource Center (1156 West Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square) to honor volunteers. Family Promise Week will be celebrated nationwide and in the 206 communities where there is a Family Promise affiliate. The Pennsylvania Department of Education

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reported that 422 school-age children and their families experienced homelessness in Southern Chester County at some point during the 20152016 school year. Family Promise of Southern Chester County opened its doors in November 2015 and has served 31 families with 117 family members -- 77 children and 40 adults. This is done through a partnership of 30 local congregations and organizations, and involves more than 800 volunteers. Family Promise of Southern Chester County has helped 21 families find stable, longterm housing and all of those families placed are still in housing one year later. “Every day, 365 days a year, our volunteers help struggling families find a path out of homelessness by giving

their time, talent and support freely and unconditionally,” said Family Promise executive director Susan Minarchi. “This party is a small token of our appreciation for the many ways our volunteers are changing lives … one family at a time.” Since 1988, Family Promise has helped more than 750,000 people with housing, case management and other services. The program brings together congregations to provide temporary homes, facilities to provide space during the day for case management, and thousands of volunteers who enable families to turn their lives around. Visit www.familypromisescc.org or email sminarchi@ familypromisescc.org for more information.

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to meet that need. Registration for the walk begins at 1 p.m., and the walk itself starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Lighthouse Youth Center. There will be a one-mile course and a three-mile course for those who want to do a longer distance. The walk is not competitive, and will be held, rain or shine. People

can simply take part in the walk, or they can secure sponsors to raise money for their participation, or they can do both. Tyson said that Lighthouse will use its funds to support the afterschool program. The Lighthouse serves meals to children daily. “On a slow day, we have 60 kids, a busy day is 100 kids,” Tyson explained, adding that proceeds from the walk will also help

fund the Thanksgiving and Christmas meals that the Lighthouse offers to children in the community. For more information about the walk, contact Buzz Tyson at 484-880-2018 or buzz@ oxfordlighthouse.org and Tara Eggers at 610-8422393 or Tara.Eggers@ dansko.com. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor @ chestercounty. com.

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Alyssa Preston, Jordan Stella, Brian Zaragoza, Giovanny Martinez-Garcia, Carlos Hernandez, and Buzz Tyson in the Lighthouse Youth Center’s pantry. The Lighthouse Youth Center will be one of the agencies to benefit from the John H. Ware IV Memorial Hunger Help Walk that takes place this Sunday, Oct. 15. The Avon Grove Bridge Food Pantry, the Church of God Divine Sent Food Cupboard, and the Neighborhood Services Center are the other beneficiaries.

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about people having parties after the concerts ended. Trash pickup each night was brought up, but the organizers said that pickup is done by hand, not with tractors or backhoes that could create noise after the shows ended. “We want to be good neighbors,” Jacoby told the audience at one point. “We want this to possibly be an annual destination event in Chester County.” One neighbor expressed doubts that the car searches planned for incoming vehicles would find hidden

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are and what they do. “It is absolutely ridiculous to use any type of political party or political agenda to have anyone living in fear. No one should be living in fear. That’s not who we are.” “Now more than ever, we need our congressmen to be courageous,” Maxwell said. “We need leadership on the local level to stand up for our values, and we need to make sure that our children are protected from any legislative threat. The quickest and best way to do that is to vote for the Dream Act, and protect the children who are brought here through no will of their own, give them a pathway to have a successful and productive life here in the United States, and make sure that Chester County remains one of the greatest places to live in the country, by making sure that our values outshine those on the federal level.” The purpose of the conference was to encourage Rep. Ryan Costello (Pa., 6th District) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa., 8th District) to support passage of the Dream Act of 2017, a bipartisan bill issued on July 20 that would provide a direct path to U.S. citizenship for people who are either undocumented, have DACA or temporary protected status (TPS), and who graduate from U.S. high schools and attend college, enter the workforce, or enlist in a military program. If it passes, the Dream Act of 2017 would: • Grant current DACA beneficiaries permanent resident status on a conditional basis, and allow TPS beneficiaries, people without lawful immigration status, and people with final orders of removal the opportunity to apply for this same immi-

alcohol, drugs or firearms, and that such searches at the gate would back up traffic at the proposed entrances on routes 82 and 926. One resident said he hears complaints about the sound of the Unionville High School Marching Band practicing at the school, so a three-day concert with a huge sound system would be that much more of a problem for residents. One resident of Willowdale Lane said, “I’ve been to enough of these kinds of concerts to know what they’re like. They’re rowdy drunkfests.” A resident of Traditions said, “You’re asking us to

give up driving our cars for three days while this is going on. That’s quite a sacrifice. There are about 300 homes in Traditions alone that back up to this site.” Hamley said that the online response to stories about the concert were “overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic,” but the people who came to the meeting on Oct. 9 were there to voice objections. Jim Sinclair, who owns a large farm property across the road from Willowdale, said that, as a longtime professional musician, he knows how sound can travel from outdoor events. When the Willowdale Rodeo was at the site, he

said, the simple PA system could be heard “as plain as day” across nearby roads, even though the rodeo was held in the natural hollow on the property. “I can tell you, without a doubt, that this will be a terribly noisy event,” Sinclair said, adding that he doubted emergency services vehicles could quickly reach the site, and that security – especially in light of the recent mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas – was a big concern. The site, he said, simply wasn’t adequate for a concert of this scale. “I think you’re trying to push a pig through the eye of needle,” he said. After more than an hour

of discussion, during which the concert organizers countered all concerns expressed by residents, the board voted unanimously to turn down the proposal. Supervisor John Sarro abstained, but said he personally had doubts about the event as well. Hamley said during the meeting that two other sites in Chester County were likely alternate locations, but asked that they not be identified until negotiations are complete. Supervisor Eddie Caudill told the organizers that he’s a country music fan, “and I appreciate you coming here, but I’m concerned about this being three nights.”

Supervisor Christine Kimmel said, “I appreciate all that the Stroud family does. I love Willowdale, but I agree that this is too much for this site.” Board chairman Richard Hannum told the organizers, “I think this event has a use at another location. I don’t think this area fits what you’re looking to do at such a magnitude. It’s just not going to fit.” Hamley said that a new location for the event will be announced later this week.

gration status. • Permit conditional permanent residents to obtain lawful permanent resident (LPR) status (sometimes referred to as getting a “green card”) if they go to college, have worked for a certain amount of time, or served in the U.S. military. They also would have to meet other requirements. • Provide a pathway to U.S. citizenship. A person would have to be in conditional permanent resident (CPR) status for eight years before they could become eligible to apply for LPR status, and after a certain period as an LPR (probably five years), they could apply for U.S. citizenship. • Stop the removal proceedings of anyone who meets the Dream Act requirements and young people over five years of age who are enrolled in elementary or secondary school. • Improve college affordability for undocumented youth and other immigrants by changing rules that limit their access to in-state tuition and college loans. The Dream Act of 2017 would grant recipients an initial conditional permanent resident status. To be eligible, applicants would have to be undocumented, a DACA recipient, or a TPS beneficiary (people with final removal orders, voluntary departure orders, or who are in removal proceedings would be eligible); have entered the U.S. before the age of 18; have been continuously physically present in the U.S. since at least four years before the date of the Dream Act’s enactment; and maintain continuous presence in the U.S. until the date they apply. Dream Act recipients would also be required to meet the education requirement by having been admitted to a college, uni-

versity, or other institution of higher learning; earned a high school diploma or general education development (GED) certificate, or be currently enrolled in a secondary education program to assist in obtaining a high school diploma or GED certificate; not been convicted of certain criminal offenses; and having passed a medical exam and a background check. The recording of the Fetick-Maxwell conference call will be transcribed and sent as a letter to Costello and Fitzpatrick. The push for legislation to protect “The Dreamers” is coming at huge cost, however, as the Trump administration continues its list of demands. Before agreeing to grant legal status to “Dreamers,” President Trump is issuing a demand that his proposed southern-border wall be constructed, the hiring of 10,000 immigration agents, tougher laws for those who want asylum in the U.S., and the cutting off of federal funding to “sanctuary cities.” While he understands that the content of his conference call will not be the ultimate factor in determining the future of the Dream Act, Fetick said that it’s a good start. “I’m the elected mayor of Kennett Square so I care about my constituents, and I want them to know that I care about the Dream Act, and that I believe that we support kids who were brought to the United States against their own positive participation,” Fetick said after the conference. “I want my community to know where I stand. As the leader of the police department, as their representative – as their collective voice – I am going to use my office as an opportunity to be a voice for them.” Passage of the Dream Act of 2017, Fetick said, is

more about people than it is about policy. He recalled recent conversations he has had with administrators in the Kennett Consolidated School District, who have told him that many students of Hispanic heritage live in constant fear of deportation. “I understand the need for security and not letting the problem getting worse, but the people in our community are afraid, and when people are afraid, they don’t report crimes because they’re afraid to come in contact with the police and the government,” he said. “It’s not who we are as a community.” Now in his second term as Kennett Borough mayor and running for a third term, Fetick said that his stand on DACA and the Dream Act of 2017 may not be universally accepted in the community, but “I

don’t ever worry about getting re-elected, so I get to speak my opinion, so I am going to share what I believe to be the truth,” he said. “Being re-elected is not a career for me. It’s community service. “Kennett Square is in general a welcoming community that understands

that things are different than just black and white. I am sure there are people who oppose me, but I think the list of those who support my belief is longer.”

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technology is used in modern agriculture, and how the students are helping to supply food to the Kennett Food Bank. Other new exhibits included a new robotocs demonstration, and performances by the Salometer Band. Additional musical acts and performers included Junk Rock, Dan and Galla, storyteller Robin Moore and Little Circus. For the first time, the Fair hosted its first large large pumpkin contest, featuring seeds from the plentiful garden of Charles and Carla Graydus of Elverson. Charles Graydus, an agriculture teacher at Octorara High School, works with Octorara’s FAA (Future Farmers of America) students. The Fair distributed the plants to ten organizations, each of whom appointed a representative to care for the growing of their contest entry: the Pro-Lin, Kennett and Avondale Fire companies; Boy Scout Troop #22, the Kennett Senior Center, the Avon Grove Little league, the Kennett County Club groundskeepers, the Ag-Grid, the Rotary at Longwood, and the St. Michael’s Lutheran Church. This year’s fair was dedicated to long-time fair volunteer Dave Lichter, who began his assocaition with the fair in 1992 and served as the director of the petting zoo and the Farmerfor-a-Day exhibit. He was appointed to the fair’s executive board in 2007 and served as its first vice president for the next four years.

Catharine Geary struggles to maintain her balance on the popular mechanical bull ride.

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Hundreds of families, painted faces or not, strolled the grounds of the 93rd Annual Unionville Community Fair & Farm Show this past weekend, and enjoyed a full slate of farm demonstrations, contests, storytelling, artisans, performers and rodeos.

Food vendors included Rita’s, Sabatino’s Mobile Pizzeria & Gril, Baily’s Dairy, KJ Foods Concessions, Indian Post Cotton Candy, Mn’M Catering and Cob’s Kettle Corn. Although the Unionville Community Fair & Farm Show has folded up its

last tent for the year, its companion event will take place this coming weekend. On Oct. 14, the 7th Annual Willowdale Pro Rodeo will be held at The Brandywine Polo Fields, located at 232 Polo Road in Toughkenamon. Gates will open at 11 a.m. and the main event will begin at 4

Ryan Lambert of Kennett Square takes a ride at the John Deere exhibit.

p.m. Tickets to he rodeo are and free to children three To contact Staff Writer $17 for ages 13 and older, and younger. To obtain tick- Richard L. Gaw, email $12 for kids 4 to 12 over ets, visit www.ucfair.org. rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Trash-hauling costs may be coming down for some residents in Kennett Square Borough By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Kennett Square Borough residents now have more options when it comes to selecting the size of the toter that their trash is hauled away in—and there will be a reduction in costs for some residents as a result.

Kennett Square Borough Council discussed the new, tiered trash rate proposal at the Oct. 2 meeting. Borough manager Joseph Scalise outlined the proposal, explaining that under the current program, all borough residents pay the same rate for a 96-gallon toter. There are currently

opportunities for reduced rates based on income level and age, but nothing on volume. The goal, Scalise said, is to have the most equitable system possible, so if there is a way to have residents who use less trash to pay less for the trash hauling, that would be beneficial. Under the new program,

there would be three different sizes of toters available—35 gallons, 65 gallons, and 96 gallons. All three of those sizes were on display at borough hall recently so that residents can select which size best suits their needs. Scalise outlined the rate costs for each size.

For the 96-gallon toter, residents would pay $69.07 per quarter, while the 65-gallon toter would be $59.10 per quarter. The rate for the 35-gallon toter would be $49.13 per toter. Overall, Scalise said, there would be a three-percent decrease for borough residents who use the 96-gallon toters and a 15-percent decrease for residents who use the 65-gallon toters. For residents who could get by with a 35-gallon toter, the savings would be even greater. There would still be discounted rates available for senior citizens and senior citizens with low incomes, Scalise said. Scalise said that approximately 135 residents have already requested 65-gallon toters, while there were 103 requests for 35-gallon toters. It will take between six and eight weeks to order and receive the toters. The new rates would go into effect for the first quarter of 2018. Council member Geoffrey Bosley said that they are getting more users, which lowers the costs for everyone. Bosley also lauded Scalise for putting the work in to analyze each of the different scenarios so that the borough could arrive at a decision that helps save residents money. Council member Ethan Cramer pointed out that borough officials started pursuing this option because borough residents had said that they wanted more options that fit their individual needs. “This is a direct response to residents saying they wanted it,” Cramer said. Borough council discussed the possibility of establishing a standing personnel committee that would be focused on human resources issues in the borough. Council members LaToya Myers and Ethan Cramer took the lead on working on the resolution that would establish the personnel committee. Myers explained that the committee could handle some of the leg work that would allow borough council to more efficiently conduct meetings. Another major objective of the personnel committee would be to standardize the tools that borough council will use in the process of compiling work reviews for borough employees. Other borough council members weren’t sure that the resolution, as it was presented, was necessary, and may have even provided too much authority to the committee, rather than council itself. When a vote was taken, council members Myers, Cramer, and Wayne Braffman voted in favor of it, while council president Dan Maffei, Geoff Bosley, and Doug Doerfler voted against it. With council member Jamie Mallon absent, that left the vote deadlocked at 3-3. Mayor Matt Fetick was called on to break

the tie, which is one of the duties of mayors in Pennsylvania boroughs. Fetick explained that the formation of a standing personnel committee is an important issue because it could affect a lot of people. But since the committee would be a committee of borough council, he thought it would be more appropriate to wait until the council could make the decision on its own. So he opted to refer the issue back to borough council. Borough council can now take up the issue at a future meeting. Fetick also suggested that one path forward might be to form the committee, and then allow the committee members to have input into the scope of their work. Mary Hutchins, the executive director of Historic Kennett Square, said that the Kennett Brewfest was a success on Saturday, Sept. 30. Historic Kennett Square is now working on plans for the series of events that take place each holiday season. Hutchins also informed borough council about a meet-the-candidates night that is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will take place at Victory Brewing. Borough council approved the Special Event Application for the town’s Halloween Parade, which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 29. The parade takes place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Trick-ortreat activities will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31. A new member is needed for the borough’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs after council agreed to remove Abe Hughes from the list of active members. Hughes missed three meetings in a row. Council member Ethan Cramer said that the reason for the absences may be that Hughes moved out of the borough. Karen Scherer, the assistant to the borough manager, said that the commission already has someone who has expressed interest in filling the vacancy. Council also approved the appointment of finance director Lisa Ionata to serve as the borough’s treasurer for the remainder of 2017. The finance director has typically also served as the designated treasurer, and Ionata was recently appointed as the new finance director. Borough council also charged the borough’s Civil Service Commission to conduct testing for entry-level police officer position. Police chief Bill Holdsworth said that there are no positions currently available, but authorizing the Civil Service Commission to do the testing would build back up the list of eligible candidates when it does come time to hire someone. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor @chestercounty. com.

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School board elections: The Far from the reflecting pool myth of the ‘defunder’ campaign From the time he first saw the reflection of his face in the water, it was over for Narcissus. Son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope, Narcissus was told by a lot of people that he was a very good-looking guy, and the moment Nemesis dragged him to the pool and asked Narcissus to look into it, he began a love affair with himself, and he kept staring at his own image and believing in his beauty until he eventually lost the will to live and died. There is a large reflecting pool of sorts now arranged in the White House, where between tweets and insults, the President of the United States visits. He loves what he sees in the water. It’s the best picture of himself. He’s a hero there, and nothing disappoints him. There are similar reflecting pools up and down the corridors of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. and in the State chambers in Harrisburg, where elected officials worship on the altar of their own inventions, categorized and desensitized and sanitized over and over again until they become defined not by their duty to serve but by the protection of the image in the water. There is no one there but them; the pool has become absent of other faces, and the constituencies in the states and towns and municipalities they were elected to represent are nowhere to be found. There are no imagined reflecting pools anywhere near Kennett Square Borough Mayor Matt Fetick, and it’s because he has chosen to spend his two terms as a mayor focusing his gaze on the stunning rainbow of diversity in and around the borough. On Oct. 6, he proved it. In a joint conference with Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell, Fetick blasted efforts underway to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) legislation passed in 2012, and encouraged Reps. Ryan Costello and Brian Fitzpatrick to support passage of the Dream Act of 2017 – a bipartisan bill that aims to provide a direct path to U.S. citizenship for the 800,000 “Dreamers.” “Nowhere in history do we hold people accountable for the sins of their fathers,” Fetick said at the conference. “We do not hold people accountable for what other people do. Yes, it is quite possible that there are kids who now know that their family is here illegally, but when you come here as a child through your parents’ choosing, we don’t hold people accountable to that and send them back home. It is not a value that I as a lifelong Chester County resident believe in. I don’t believe this is a value that this country was built on. We hold people accountable for who they are and what they do. “It is absolutely ridiculous to use any type of political party or political agenda to have anyone living in fear,” he added. “No one should be living in fear. That’s not who we are.” Fetick’s comments resounded like a blast of hope that spoke for La Communidad Hispana and the Kennett Consolidated School District and Invisible KSQ and the 6,000 “Dreamers” of Chester County, who wake up every day tortured by the fear of deportation, not only for themselves, but for their families. Fetick did not choose to hide behind the safety of the canned comment. He did not mail in a press release, or first funnel his viewpoints through a campaign poll. Rather, whether one supports or opposes his stance, Matt Fetick delivered his comments from his heart, passionately so, as an elected official whose only role is that of a public servant. In a world of increasing political reflecting pools and elected narcissists whose only mission is to stare into the waters of invented perfection, how perfect is that?

To All Voters and Taxpayers in the Avon Grove School District:

In November, there will be a very important election for school board members of the Avon Grove School District. You may have seen some signs in your neighborhood that suggest that if elected, the challengers in the election—Lynn Weber and John T. Auerbach (Region I), Rick Dumont (Region II) and Jeff Casey (Region III) plan to cut sports, theater, music and other extracurricular programs. The signs state that academic performance will suffer, Avon Grove Charter School will suffer and your home value will plummet. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Lynn, John, Rick and Jeff believe it is possible to chal-

lenge the spending practices and priorities of the school district while continuing to support and enhance popular extracurricular programs. As parents of students who were or are currently involved with plays, music programs and sports, the challengers place a very high value on these programs. They are concerned that taking on a huge long-term debt will lock a large portion of the school district’s future revenue into supporting facilities while leaving teachers, sports, technology, curriculum, extracurricular programs, special education, etc. to struggle for funding. They are not seeking to move backwards and have no intentions of seeking to eliminate the full day kindergarten program launched this year.

Avon Grove is already a very good school system. The suggestion that not agreeing to build a new school will impact your home value is extreme. Our schools have real needs that must be addressed to sustain the academic success we currently enjoy. Avon Grove Charter School (AGCS) is a remarkable public school founded on buildings cast aside by the Avon Grove School District as unsuitable for education. The challengers have tremendous respect for AGCS and believe there are opportunities to learn from their success and adaptability through better collaboration between the schools. Avon Grove has opportunities for improvement including facility issues. The challengers are pre-

pared to address these needs. Significant funding is available between cash reserves and revenue earmarked for debt service to make meaningful improvements in the current facilities without building a new school or raising taxes for debt service, ensuring that money is available to support new programs for students, teachers, extracurricular programs and special education. Lynn, John, Rick and Jeff are not running for school board to make damaging cuts but rather to ensure that the Avon Grove School System and the community that supports it can both be successful and thrive. Vote on November 7. Donna Dea Franklin Township

Schaen’s experience and insights are unmatched for KCSD School Board Letter to the Editor: Heather Schaen became a member of the Kennett Consolidated School District’s School Board following 12 years as a teacher, including positions at Kennett elementary and middle school, and has been an active board member for the last 12 years, serving as both President and VicePresident for a total of eight years. Her experience and insight are unmatched. When the school board was searching for an assistant superintendent and received an application from Dr. Victoria Gehrt, sitting Bensalem Township School District’s superintendent, there was a major concern that this person not pose a

threat to the present superintendent. We were assured by Dr. Gehrt that she was not happy as a superintendent and had no interest in pursuing that position. However, Dr. Gehrt, in fact, did apply for the superintendent’s position when Dr. Rudolf Karkosak retired. I was stunned at her interview to hear her say that she knew when she applied to Kennett that eventually the superintendent would retire and his position would become available to her. At that point, I was the only remaining board member to recall the first interview, but previous members confirmed my recollection. After input from many different focus groups, Dr. Gehrt was not selected as

Kennett’s superintendent. She was upset and left Kennett to become the superintendent at New Castle County Vo-Tech School District in Delaware. Heather Schaen was kind enough to host at her home a farewell party for Vicky. Shortly after Dr. Gehrt left Kennett, she began to “cherry pick” some of Kennett’s personnel to fill vacancies in her new district. Recently, she renewed her employment contract in Delaware, changed her political affiliation to Democrat, and is running against Heather Schaen for a seat on Kennett Consolidated School District’s School Board. Why now? Dr. Victoria Gehrt left Kennett to pursue other opportunities

rather than contribute to the district’s success. She pilfered several of our highly qualified employees to work alongside her in Delaware. Her attitude toward Kennett (and Heather) has not been pleasant since she was overlooked for the superintendency. One must question her motivation for seeking a seat on the school board. Heather Schaen has the experience and insight to know what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done. If you want what is best for Kennett, vote for Heather Schaen in November. Shirley L. Annand past school director at KCSD

New Garden Township voters should support the library funding referendum An Open Letter to New Garden Township voters: The Kennett Library Board of Trustees is most grateful for the unanimous vote of the five members of the New Garden Board of Supervisors to place a funding referendum for the Kennett Library on the ballot for Nov. 7.

As a fellow township resident, I encourage all voters in New Garden Township to vote “yes” for this initiative to support the Kennett Library. This is our library, and it changes lives for the better in our community. How much will this cost? For a residence assessed at $250,000, the library assessment will only be $25

per year. This funding, dedicated to the operational, day-to-day expenses of the library, will provide free literature, a safe place to support reading and education, wonderful programs for our community and an expert staff. Please attend a public meeting at the township building (299 Starr Rd.) on

Oct. 24, beginning at 7 p.m., to learn more about this referendum, and our Kennett Library. Then, please join me in voting in favor of the referendum on Nov. 7. Jim DiLuzio New Garden Township representative on the Kennett Library Board of Trustees

Vote for Schenk for supervisor Letter to the Editor: On Tuesday, Nov. 7, a very important election will occur in our township. If we as residents want to maintain fiscally sound judgment and honest integrity on our supervisor board, then I urge all Franklin resi-

dents eligible to vote to cast their ballot for our current Supervisor Penny Schenk. Penny has served faithfully on our board of supervisors for nearly six years. She has quietly and comprehensively done an excellent job for us all. Penny has voted to lower

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Oxford Library to host murder mystery fundraiser The Oxford Library will be hosting an upcoming murder mystery at the Oxford Library on Friday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. This event is titled, “Murder at the Great Spatsby” and will be a 1920s-themed event. The event will start at the scene of the crime and guests are invited to search for clues

and talk to suspects in order to solve the crime. Playing the roles of the suspects are Pennsylvania State Representative John Lawrence, Mrs. Pennsylvania Valerie Ross, Phil Sacks from Morris Sacks and Sons Car Dealership, David Trainor from Edward Jones Investments, author Marcy

Peyre-Ferry and Oxford Mainstreet Executive Director Donna Hosler. Music will be provided by the Oxford Arts Alliance Music Academy. Guests are welcome to attend in period dress. Drinks and light refreshments will be served and are included in the ticket price. Only 100 tickets are

available. Tickets may be purchased at the Oxford Library during normal business hours. Tickets are $50 per person. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Oxford Library. For more information, contact the Oxford Library at 610-932-9625 or visit the website www.oxfordpubliclibrary.org.

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Oct 13 Tish Hinojosa concert The Friends Folk Club will present a concert by Texas singer-songwriter Tish Hinojosa on Oct. 13 at the Oxford Friends Meetinghouse (260 S. Third St., Oxford). She has recorded as an independent artist as well as for A&M, Warner Bros, and Rounder Records, and has been a featured artist on “Austin City Limits,” “A Prairie Home Companion” and other NPR programs. Tickets are $15, and will be available at the door (children 12 and younger are free). Refreshments will be sold. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-869-8076.  Oct. 14-15 Hagley Craft Fair More than 50 regional artists will exhibit their hand-crafted jewelry, textiles, glass, wood, pottery and more as Hagley Museum and Library’s annual Craft Fair returns on Oct. 14 and 15. The event will include the popular outdoor specialty food market for the fifth year, featuring the products of 14 local food artisans. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 14, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 15. Admission is $5 (free for members and children under6). Use Hagley’s Buck Road East entrance off Route 100. For more information, call 302-658-2400 or visit www. hagley.org.  Oct. 15 Fire Company open house Longwood Fire Company’s annual open

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house will allow residents to tour the fire company and meet EMS personnel and firefighters. The free event will be held Oct. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. The fire company is at 1001 East Baltimore Pike. Food and beverages will be served, and fire fighting equipment will be on view. A helicopter landing will take place, along with a vehicle rescue demonstration. Tours of the station will be given. For more information, visit www.longwoodfireco.com. Oct. 19 to 21 Great Pumpkin Carve The Great Pumpkin Carve will be held in Chadds Ford Oct. 19 to 21 on the grounds of the Chadds Ford Historical Society. The open-air festival features 70 local amateur and professional artists who carve huge pumpkins that will be lit with candles and displayed at the end of the carving on Oct. 19 and then again on Oct. 20 and 21. Several food and beverage vendors will be on site. Children can paint and take their own small pumpkins. A scarecrow competition will bring together dozens of custom creations to be displayed on site. There is an application fee of $10. A panel of three guest judges will determine the winners in the following categories: Celebrating Chadds Ford; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; Keeping Traditions, and Forged in History. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 7 to 17, free for children 6 and younger and Chadds Ford Historical Society members. Visit www. chaddsfordhistory.org.

Oct. 20 Benefit for library A benefit for the Avon Grove Library will be held Oct. 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Chisel Creek golf course. Tickets are $45, including food, beer and wine. Tickets are available at the library. Oct. 21 Crafts at Jenner’s Pond The public is invited to the Annual Arts and Crafts Festival held in Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community on Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 40 invited artisans from Pennsylvania and surrounding states will be selling jewelry, paintings, home décor, woodcrafts, needlework, Christmas décor and more in the interior public areas of the Alison Building (2000 Greenbriar Lane, off of Old Baltimore Pike in Jennersville). There will also be a used book sale, a bake sale and free face painting. Tickets can be purchased to win gift cards for local restaurants, stores and more. Call 610620-4325 or 610-345-0377 for more information. Oct. 25 ‘Arsenic & Old Lace’ auditions Avon Grove Community Theater will hold auditions for the classic comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Oct. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kemblesville United Methodist Church. Rehearsals will begin the first week of November. Performances will take place on March 23, 24 and 25, 2018 at Street Lamp Productions, Rising Sun, Md. If interested, or for more information, email Director.Arsenic@gmail. com.

Oct. 28-29 Nickerson-Rossi Dance Nickerson-Rossi Dance will perform on Oct. 28 and 29 at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester). “Mainstage” is a theater presentation with students in performance alongside professional dancers. Performances are Oct. 28 at 7 p.m., and Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $27 for adults, $22 for students, and $13 for ages 13 and younger, and are available at www. uptownwestchester.org, at the box office or by calling 610-356-ARTS. Nov. 5 Pennsylvania Hunt Cup The 83rd running of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup will again take place on Nov. 5 in Unionville. This year, the main beneficiary is the Chester County Food Bank. Gates open to the public at 10:30 a.m. Parking subscriptions are sold both in advance and on race day. All parking is per car – all occupants are included. Directions and subscriptions are available on the PHC website (www. pahuntcup.org). The fourmile Pennsylvania Hunt Cup is the race day feature, along with timber races, a flat race, the Junior Pony races, a sidesaddle invitational, a carriage parade, and a visit from Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire foxhounds. The Holiday Boutique shops will be open for shopping all day. To submit items to the Calendar of Events, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty. com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

Oct. 12 La Communidad program Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) will be hosting a program on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. with Laura Mackiewicz, director of community engagement for La Comunidad Hispana. The bilingual team is dedicated to helping adults, teens and children to be healthy. Community members will hear an overview of what LCH does, then learn about some programs that they can get involved in. For more information about LCH, visit www.lacomunidadhispana.org. For more information about Oxford United Methodist, visit www.oxford1851.org. Oct. 13 Rummage sale The Women’s Association of Avondale Presbyterian Church (420 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale) will hold a benefit rummage sale on Oct. 13 from 5 to 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will feature bargains on children and adult clothing of all sizes, as well as household goods, books, shoes, sporting goods, games and toys, tools, furniture, linens, collectibles, and more. Donations can be dropped off at the church the week of Oct. 9 through Thursday. All proceeds are donated to missions. For more information, call 610-268-2929 or visit www. AvondalePC.org. Oct. 13-14 Children’s clothing sale West Grove United Methodist Church hosts its Children’s Clothing and Equipment Consignment Sale Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a large

selection of fall and winter children’s clothes, shoes, coats, toys, books, baby items and equipment. On Saturday, many items will be half-price. This sale benefits the early childhood and scholarship programs at the Children’s Morning Out and Preschool Program of the church. For more information, call the church office at 610-869-9334. Oct. 14 Craft fair West Grove Presbyterian Church (139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove) will hold its fall craft fair on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will be set up in the Christian Education Building next to the church. There will be food for sale throughout the day. Proceeds benefit church projects. Crafter and vendor applications are available at www.westgrovepres.org. Oct. 25 Joseph’s People meeting The monthly Joseph’s People for the unemployed and underemployed will be on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in the parish life center (lower level) of ABVM’s Church (300 State Rd., West Grove). The topic will be “Handling Difficult Interview Challenges” by Ken Sher, an executive, career and life coach. Visit www.josephspeople.org for more information. Oct. 27 ‘The Case for Christ’ screening West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) hosts a big-screen showing of the film “The Case for Christ” on Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, and open to everyone. The film is about Lee Strobel’s search for the truth about Jesus.

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Francis rushes for 153 yards, Lapham gets three picks

Unionville 28, Rustin 21

Avon Grove runs, Unionville improves to 7-0 with Homecoming intercepts its way to win over Bayard Rustin 31-21 Homecoming win By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer Moments after his team pulled out a hard-fought 28-21 victory over visiting Bayard Rustin on Friday night, Unionville head coach Pat Clark said, “This is what a game with Rustin is like.” Whenever Clark’s Indians and Mike St. Clair’s Golden Knights face off on the football field, a good, old-

Rustin struck first with 1:43 left in the first quarter when running back Ty Pringle scored on a five-yard touchdown run. The score was set up when quarterback Steven Pileggi completed a short pass to tight end Sean Hopkins, and he slipped a tackle and raced down the left sideline for a 37-yard gain. Unionville battled back on the next offensive series, led by the passing of senior quarterback Alex

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The Unionville Indians improved to 7-0 on the season with a 28-21 win over Bayard Rustin at the Homecoming game last Friday night.

fashioned football game breaks out—one that will inevitably be decided by tackling and blocking and running the football. The two teams are perennial powerhouses in the ChesMont League, and they save some of their best football for when they are lined up against each other. That was certainly true in the latest clash, which saw momentum swing from one team to the other throughout, and the result hinged on just a few key plays.

Gorgone and a running attack that featured Joe Zubillaga, Jack Adams, and Dante Graham. A 14-yard carry by Zubillaga moved the Indians to the 19-yard line of Rustin. After two productive carries by Adams—one for eight yards and another for eleven yards—the Indians were in the end zone, tying the game at 7-7. Rustin continued to have success moving the ball on the ground, driving 65 yards on nine plays on its next possession. Pringle

Impagliazzo and Capperella named Unionville’s Homecoming King and Queen By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Joey Impagliazzo and Liz Capperella were named the Homecoming King and Queen of Unionville High School at halftime of the football game on Oct. 6.

The halftime festivities also included performances by the Unionville dance team and the Unionville cheerleaders. The Unionville High School Marching Band performed its 2017 field show, “From Dawn to Dusk,” for the large Homecoming crowd.

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Joey Impagliazzo and Liz Capperella were named the Homecoming King and Queen at halftime of the football game.

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The Unionville High School Marching Band showed up early to prepare for the Homecoming festivities on Oct. 6.

gained 35 of those yards on five carries, while Michael Covert picked up 27 yards on three carries. Nick Benoit scored the touchdown on a three-yard run, giving the Golden Knights a 14-7 advantage. On Unionville’s next series, the Indians marched 85 yards on eight plays. Gargone moved the chains on an 11-yard pass play to receiver Nick Schnaars and on a nice 24-yard pass play to receiver J.T. Hower. The drive concluded when Gorgone again found Hower for a 33-yard gain—this time for a touchdown. The game was tied with 1:17 left to play in the second quarter. Unionville got the ball first in the second half, and they made the most of it by embarking on an 80-yard drive that would give them their lead for the first time in the game. Unionville’s diverse running attack continued to be effective behind the blocking of linemen like Joe Hagen, JB Bowers, Declan Boyle, Pablo Aviles Bernal, and Cole Sheehan. Hower and Zubillaga each moved the chains with gains on the ground. Unionville moved into Rustin territory when Gorgone connected with Adams on a seven-yard play. On the very next play, Gorgone threw a sevenyard pass to Schnaars, setting up a crucial fourth-and-one. Clark, who has won more than 100 games at the helm of the Indians, knows his team well. He decided to go for it on fourth down, confident that his players would do their jobs on the big play. It helps having such a versatile offensive weapon in Zubillaga, who picked up two yards on the fourth-and-one to allow Unionville’s drive to continue. On the next play, Zubillaga took the ball, faked a run, pulled the ball down and threw a pass to a wide open Hower. The receiver broke a tackle and raced into the end zone for a 46-yard touchdown. Kicker Dominic Braithwaite gave the Indians a 21-14 lead. Rustin tied the game on its next offensive series, relying on the running game on a seven-play, 50-yard drive after kick returner Collin Hurley gave the Golden Knights good starting field position. Pringle picked up 24 yards on four carries during the drive and scored a touchdown from two yards out, tying the score at 21-21. That was still in the score when the fourth quarter got underway. After Unionville’s defense forced Rustin to punt the ball away with 11:14 in the game, the Indians went back on the offensive. Adams gained 19 yards on one carry, and Hower gained five more on another play. On another fourth down play, Gorgone completed a pass to Hower, who managed Continued on Page 5B

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The annual Homecoming Day parade at Avon Grove High School last Saturday afternoon gave its usual nod to all of the pomp and pageantry of this treasured event, filled with themed floats and marching bands, but when head coach Harry O’Neill’s team took the field an hour or so later against visiting Bishop Shanahan, they displayed the intensity of a group of corporate raiders on a business trip feeding frenzy. Behind Dylan Lapham’s three interceptions and Kevin Francis’ 153 yards and two touchdowns, the Red Devils delighted the Homecoming crowd with a 31-21 victory, jumping their Ches-Mont record to 3-0 and giving them a 4-3 overall record, while defeating a Bishop Shanahan team that had come into the game with a 5-1 record. While much of Avon Grove’s firepower was focused on Francis – who scored five touchdowns and ran for 390 yards in a 38-17 win over Downingtown West the week before – the Red Devil’s performance in the first half shone the spotlight on other contributors. On its first possession of the game, quarterback Shane Wolford threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jordan Paone with 9:33 left in the quarter, which was followed by a pounding, up-the-gut succession of 11 carries by Francis that culminated in his three-yard touchdown run

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Avon Grove quarterback Shane Wolford tossed a 41-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.

with 1:41 left in the first quarter. With time ticking away at the end of the first quarter and his team down by two touchdowns, Bishop Shanahan quarterback Dan DiBeneditto rolled out on his own seven-yard line and threw a strike to Lapham, who ran it back 16 yards with 30 seconds remaining to give the Red Devils a 21-0 lead. The Eagles did not come into the game with a 5-1 record built on shadows and deception, however, as their persistent clawing back for the remainder of the game testified. On the second play of the second quarter, DiBeneditto made a short toss to running back Andrew Smyth, who then ran 79 yards from his own 21 yard line to put the Eagles’ first points on the board. Avon Grove then tacked onto its lead with a 22-yard field goal by

Avon Grove’s defense held Bishop Shanahan to one touchdown in the first half.

Dylan Lapham returning one of his three interceptions.

kicker Kevin Sheehan with 3:02 left in the half, which was followed by a fumble recovery by Avon Grove safety Wyatt Kirby with 2:56 remaining that led to Francis’ second TD, a one-yard run with 1:39 left in the half that extended Avon Grove’s lead to 31-7 at halftime. At the same time Bishop Shanahan kept Avon Grove scoreless in the second half, it also saw the emergence of receiver Steve Sweeney – who caught 10 passes for 111 yards – the switch of Smyth to quarterback, and the effectiveness of the on-side kick. After a scoreless third quarter that featured two more interceptions by Lapham, the Eagles mounted a twotouchdown drive that took the ball out of Francis’ hands. After a three-yard plunge by Smyth with 7:14 left in the game narrowed Avon Grove’s lead to 31-14, the subsequent on-side kick-off was recovered by Bishop Shanahan near midfield. After an eightplay drive that featured four consecutive passes to Sweeney, a four-yard plunge by Smyth with 4:48 left in the game made the score 31-21. Bishop Shanahan mounted its last effort when it again recovered an on-side kick on their own 44-yard line. Passes to Sweeney, Michael Prieto and Andre Moffat got the Eagle ball to the AG 13-yard line, but after an incomplete pass, Smyth was taken down for an eight-yard loss by middle linebacker Scott O’Neill, that gave Bishop Shanahan a third-and-18 placement on the 21-yard line, who were pushed back to the 34-yard line by an offensive penalty. For Avon Grove, the victory not only continued to showcase Francis – who has run for 1,463 yards and 20 TDs this season – but served as further evidence that the goal O’Neill set for his program when he took the position of head coach three seasons ago is beginning to bear Continued on Page 5B

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Cheryl Reagan Leeds, 58, of Newark, Del., passed away suddenly on Sept. 28 at her residence. She was the wife of Norman D. Leeds, Jr., with whom she shared 30 loving years of marriage. She will be greatly missed by her beloved children, Stephen Douglas Leeds of Wilmington, Del., and Alexandra Reagan Leeds of Newark, Del. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Janet Walter Reagan of Hockessin, Del., and the late Charles B. Reagan, Jr. Cheryl was a Registered Nurse, working at Christiana Care Visiting Nurses Association, retiring in 2016 after 33 years of service. She took great pleasure in cooking gourmet meals and entertaining. It is hard to believe that her heart faltered, since her compassion, generosity and love for others was so strong. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas A. Reagan of Atlanta, Ga. In addition to her husband, children and mother, she is survived by one brother, Steven M. Reagan of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Linda C. Reagan of Hockessin, Del.; one uncle, Dennis W Reagan, Sr., of Bear, Del.; one aunt, Sandra R. Broadhead of Freemansburg, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Oct. 6. Burial was in Longwood Cemetery in Kennett Square. To view her online tribute and to a share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

Carol Jeanne Murphy, 88, of Kennett Square, passed away on Oct. 3 at her residence. She was the wife of Joseph E. Murphy, Jr., who passed away in 2000, and with whom she share 47 years of marriage. Born in Evanston, Ill., she was the daughter of the late James Nugent and the late Marjorie Forshee Nugent. She was a registered nurse, last working for Crosslands in Kennett Square. Carol was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square. She enjoyed entertaining her family, reading a good book, little children, her husband’s jokes, and being with her family and friends. She is survived by three sons, Joseph E. Murphy III and his wife Debra of Amherst, N.H., Timothy J. Murphy and his wife Bernadette of Plano, Texas, and Matthew W. Murphy and his wife Angela of Holly Springs, N.C.; three daughters, Mary Ruth Johnson and her husband Thomas of Kennett Square, Marjorie Campbell and her husband William of Park City, Utah, and Julia Anne Welch and her husband Rudolph of Half Moon Bay, Calif.; four brothers, Patrick Nugent of Cambridge, Md., Richard Nugent of Wilmette, Ill., Thomas Nugent of Delavan, Wis., and John Nugent; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother, James Nugent. A funeral was held Oct. 7. Burial was in St. Patrick’s cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002; or to the Robert N. & Lenora C. Zearfoss Fund for Crosslands Staff Support, P.O. Box 100, Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

ILSE NINA WATKINS Ilse Nina Watkins, 99, of Nottingham, passed away on Sept. 19 at home. She was the wife of the late Samuel G. Watkins. Born in Kaiserslautern, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Max and Martha Schmidt Waldner. Ilse was 6 years old when she moved to the United States from Germany. She was an exceptional artist, especially oil painting. She is survived by three sons, Todd Watkins of Moore, S.C., Robert Watkins of Nottingham, and Scott Watkins of Nottingham; two grandchildren, Craig Watkins and Erin Lenone; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Nickelson. Services were private. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

LUCILLE PHILIPS LIGGITT Lucille Philips Liggitt, 88, of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 30 at The Glen at Willow Valley in Lancaster. She was the wife of the late Robert R. Liggitt. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Lewis K. and Lucie Penny Philips. Lucille graduated from Oxford Area High School, class of 1946. She continued her education at The Pennsylvania State University, graduating with a degree in education. She owned and operated L.K. Philips & Sons Florist and Greenhouses in Oxford with her family. Lucille was a member of Oxford Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon and elder. She was also a member of the Oxford Contemporary Club, various bridge clubs, and was active in the American Red Cross blood drives. Lucille enjoyed dancing and following the Penn State Nittany Lions football team. She is survived by a son, R. Michael Liggitt and wife Lynn F., of Strasburg; a daughter, Nancy L. Greer, wife of W. Edward of Lancaster; four grandchildren, Neil E. Deaver (Suzy), Lauren E. Gingerich (Brandon), Kelly Liggitt Bucklen (Keith), M. Gordon Liggitt; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul L. Philips. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12 at Oxford Cemetery (220 N. Third St., Oxford).

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Oxford Presbyterian Church, 6 Pine St., Oxford, PA 19363; or Hospice Community Care, 685 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome. com.

JUSTIN LUKE BENNETT VANCLEAVE Justin Luke Bennett VanCleave, 21, of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 25 at Jennersville Regional Hospital. Born in Elkton, Md., he was the son of Barry L. and Sheree L. Boyer VanCleave of Oxford. He attended The Davidson School at Elwyn, in Media. Justin loved dinosaurs, bright colors, and “Toy Story,” especially Woody and Bulls Eye. He is survived by his parents; three brothers, Zachary VanCleave, Brenden VanCleave and Joshua VanCleave, all at home; maternal grandparents, Richard and Pat Boyer of Oxford; and paternal grandmother, Ruth VanCleave of Roanoke, Va. Funeral services were held Sept. 30. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

JOAN BLACK Joan Black, 63, of Millsboro, Del., passed away on Oct. 1 at her residence. Born in Chester, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and the late Veronica McGlynn Flynn. Joan was a homemaker and she enjoyed taking care of people, and being with her family and friends. She is survived by one son, Justin Black of Georgetown, Del.; three daughters, Kimberly O’Brien-Fuller and her husband Jason of West Grove, Cynthia Black and her boyfriend Mike Discavage of Wilmington, Del., and Jessica Cieszynski and her husband Chris of Landenberg; eight grandchildren; ten siblings; and her former husband, Joseph L. Black, Jr. She was predeceased by her son, Joseph L. Black, III. A funeral was held Oct. 9 in West Grove. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, make a donation in loving memory of Joan to Go Fund Me, at https://www.gofundme.com/in-loving-memoryof-joan-black. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with the family, visit www.griecocares.com.

JIMMIE J. ACORD Jimmie Joe Acord, 57, of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 30 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. He was the husband of Jeanette Gagneaux Acord, with whom he shared 35 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Willie and Norma Canaday Acord. Jimmie enjoyed camping, fishing and crabbing. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Jimmie Joe Acord (Melanie) of Oxford, and Joseph Wolfgang Acord of Oxford; one daughter, Joline Gwyn Acord (Kyle Culberson) of Peach Bottom; four grandchildren, Cora Jo Acord, Devon Kyleen Culberson, Kayla Bree Culberson and Jaxon Wendell Kyle Culberson; and three brothers, David Acord of Nottingham, Ricky Acord of Nottingham, and William Michael Acord of Oxford. Services were private. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome. com.

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Ivan Anderson Crews, 94, of Oxford, passed away on Oct. 3 at home, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Jeanetta Moore Crews, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Ivan Hall and Margaret Anderson Crews. Ivan was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, and served in World War II and the Korean War. He graduated from Ridley High School, received his bachelor’s degree in history from Kings College in Delaware, and his teacher’s degree from West Chester University. He was a fifth grade teacher for the Oxford Area School District for 29 years and retired in the early 1990s. Ivan accepted the Lord as his Savior as he prepared to deploy to India during World War II at the age of 19. He faithfully attended church all his life. He enjoyed bird watching in his back yard, the Philadelphia Phillies, and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife; one son, Joel Anderson Crews (Barbara Jean) of Millersville; two daughters, Karen Brenneman (Ronald) of Oxford, and Rebecca Misiura (Larry) of Boyertown; ten grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and two brothers, Wesley Crews of Peach Bottom, and Marvin Crews of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Crews and Leonard Crews. A funeral was held Oct. 7. Interment with full military honors was in Edgewood Memorial Park in Glen Mills. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Highland Baptist Church or Child Evangelism Fellowship of Chester County, PO Box 50, Coatesville, PA 19320. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome. com.

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to turn the play into a 29-yard gain that set up the Indians at the nineyard line of Rustin. Two plays later, Gorgone turned in a highlight reel play, avoiding three defenders as he scrambled around in the backfield and bought enough time for Connor Schilling to get open in the end zone. Gorgone placed the ball perfectly for Schilling to haul in the reception. It was 28-21, in favor of Unionville. There was 9:21 left to play in the game. The Indians’ defense

made a big stop on Rustin’s next offensive series as Hower came up from the cornerback position to make a good tackle on receiver Carson Jones after he hauled in a pass that gained three yards on a third-and-seven play. On fourth-and-four, Rustin gave the ball to Pringle, but Unionville’s defense swarmed to the ball and stopped the ball carrier just short of the first down. That gave the ball back to Unionville’s offense. Gorgone got the drive off to a good start, bolting 15 yards right through the middle of Rustin’s defense. But four plays later, near

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fruit. Heading into this Friday night’s game at 6-1 Coatesville, Avon Grove is one of three teams in the Ches-Mont National who has not lost a divisional game. Bishop Shanahan, who fell to 2-2 in the Ches-Mont National and 5-2 overall, will host Downingtown West on Oct. 13. As part of its

Homecoming festivities, Bryn Salamon was named Homecoming Queen and Austin Spangler was named Homecoming King. The Homecoming Court also included Cheyla Gomez, Jonathan Jimenez, Martin Campagna, Megan Schleiniger, Alyssa Corsaro and Jimmy O’Hara. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

midf ield, Unionville fumbled away the ball and Rustin had another chance to tie the game. Once again, Unionville’s defense was equal to the task at hand. Rustin moved the ball all the way to the 29 of Unionville before the Indians’ defense came up with a stop on fourthand-two to get the ball back with 1:41 left to play. Unionville’s offense needed to make one more big play, converting a fourth-and-one with 8.2 seconds left to seal the victory. Unionville’s offense converted three fourth-down opportunities during the game, while the team’s defense stopped Rustin on two fourthdown opportunities. As is usually the case when these two teams meet, just a few plays meant the difference between a win and a loss, and those fourth-down plays loomed large. Clark said that he was very proud of his team’s effort. Unionville made some adjustments at halftime that helped the defense slow down Rustin’s strong offensive

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Bayard Rustin 7 7 7 0 — 21 Unionville 0 14 7 7 — 28 attack during the second half. “We tweaked some things at halftime, but we also talked about just doing your job,” Clark said. “We were able to bear down. It’s really about focusing on defense.” On offense, Gorgone continued to demonstrate his growth as a quarterback and leader on the team, Clark said. The Indians compiled 400 yards of offense against Rustin. Clark lauded St. Clair’s Rustin squad. For the last decade, the ChesMont League’s American Division title has come down to these two teams, and they have played some memorable games battling for supremacy. “They gave us everything they had,” Clark said of the Golden Knights. “That is a championship program that Rustin has, and you have to give them credit.” The win improved Unionville’s record to 7-0

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Sam Ross, a middle linebacker and tight end for the Indians.

and put them in a strong position to win a third straight American Division title. Unionville will face Downingtown East, who is also undefeated, on Friday, Oct. 13. The game is at Downingtown East. Clark, as always, is emphasizing the need for his team to take the schedule one game at a time and not to overlook any team that they will face. Under Clark, Unionville has established a tradition

of excellence, and there have been quite a few very good teams through the years. What stands out to the head coach about the 2017 squad? “I like this team’s grittiness and focus,” Clark said. “I’ve maybe had bigger teams or stronger teams, but this team is very mature and they have a grittiness to them.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty. com.

Austin Spangler and Bryn Salamon were named Homecoming King and Queen in ceremonies before the game, which included a parade led by the Avon Grove High School Marching Band.

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Local News Kennett High School students organize summer food program For the third summer, the Kennett High School Humanitarian Club volunteered at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center to assist students there. The club also provided snacks for students participating in programs at the high school. The Humanitarian Club delivered snacks to summer school students in grades one through five at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center, four days each week from July 10 through Aug. 10. Members of the club volunteered time in the morning to organize and deliver food to students in their classrooms. They provided snacks to 268 children every day, with an additional snack to take home for the weekend. Humanitarian Club

members Erin Duffy and Francesca Caccamo chaired this summer’s program at Mary D. Lang. They were assisted by a dozen student volunteers from KHS’s Humanitarian Club, National Honor Society, football team, and Rob Wagner’s Extended School Year (ESY) program, as well as one student from Unionville High School’s National Honor Society Chapter. “Participating in the Summer School Lunch Program for the past three years has been an enriching experience. I am heartened by the devotion of Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) to young members of the community. As a high school senior, I am grateful to have given back to a dis-

trict that has provided me with so much,” Duffy said. Caccamo added, “Helping with the food program at Mary D. Lang over the past few summers has resonated deeply with me, as it is where I spent seven years of my education. In my time there, I became aware of the widespread struggle in our small town regarding food and hunger. The chance to make a difference as a senior, in a community that has helped me so immensely in getting to where I am today, will never cease to fill me with joy and inspire me to continue my efforts.” Lisa Teixeira, KHS’s librarian and Humanitarian Club advisor, said, “The Kennett community is extremely supportive of our school district. The

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Kennett Area Community Service, sponsor of the Kennett Food Cupboard, purchased directly as well as secured donations from the Chester County Food Bank to provide the snacks that our students enjoyed. We are very grateful for their participation in our program.”

Francesca Caccamo (left) and Erin Duffy.

The KHS Earth Club also partnered with the Humanitarian Club to maintain and harvest a bed in the community garden at Anson B. Nixon Park. All produce was donated to the Kennett Food Cupboard. The garden was originally planted by Jossy Osborne from Kennett Brewing

Company, but the responsibility for upkeep was assumed by Pearce Rush, president of Earth Club. “Volunteering in the garden was rewarding because it gave me the opportunity to give back to our community in a way that I am passionate about,” Rush said.

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LEGALS Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 20th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-10-602 Writ of Execution No. 2016-11798 DEBT $131,924.89 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in Lower Oxford Township, Chester County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a final subdivision plan of John J. Kelley and Lois C. Kelley, his wife, made by Kenneth G. Crossan, Professional Land Surveyor, dated June 3, 1987 revised July 16, 1987 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deedss, Chester County, as Plan 10430 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Duck Farm Road (T-334) (fifty feet wide) a corner of Lot No. 2 on said Plan, thence extending along said lot the (2) following courses and distances; (I) north eighty five degrees, forty six minutes, thirty five seconds west, two hundred ninety two and twenty two onehundredths feet to a point, (2) north four degrees, thirteen minutes, twenty five seconds east, one hundred forty nine and eighty one-hundredths feet to a point in line of lands now or late of David Delp and wife; thence extending along said lands south eighty five degrees, forty six minutes, thirty five seconds east, three hundred feet to a point on the westerly side of Duck Farm Road; thence extending along same, south seven degrees, eleven minutes, fifty three seconds west, one hundred fifty feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BLR# 56-09-0048.010 TITLE to said premises vested in Michael J. Ruggirello and Ruth S. Ruggirello, husband and wife by Deed from Marco E. Dorazio, III and Deborah A. Dorazio, husband and wife, dated 9/4/1991 and recorded 9/9/1991 in Book 2578 Page 37. PLAINTIFF: Ajax E Master Trust I, a Delaware Trust, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Trustee VS DEFENDANT: RUTH S. RUGGIRELLO SALE ADDRESS: 315 Duck Farm Road, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, P.C., 610328-2887 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-27-3t

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Plan prepared for Clarence H. and Lillie C. Nixon by John D. Stapleton, III, Registered Surveyor, dated October 24, 1991 and last revised June 8, 1992, which plan is duly recorded in the Office for the Recording of Deeds in and for Chester County, Pennsylvania under Plan Number 11742, as follows, to wit: TAX I.D. #: 36-05-0032-010 PLAINTIFF: PROF-2014-S2 Legal Title Trust II, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee VS DEFENDANT: TERENCE H. NIXON SALE ADDRESS: 4201 Church Road, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania 19365 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215790-1010 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-27-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 20th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-10-606 Writ of Execution No. 2015-06414 DEBT $134,452.60 ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and lot land situate on the east side of Broad Street, more particularly known as 323 South Broad Street, in Kennett Square Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a post in the middle of Broad Street, a corner of land now or late of Sallie Johns; thence along the middle of said Street, south 5.5 degrees east 45 feet to a pin, a corner or land now or late of Don C. Byrd; thence along said Byrd’s land, north 86.5 degrees, east, 183 feet to the east side of Church Alley; thence along the same, north 5.5 degrees west, 45 feet to a post, a corner of the said John’s land; thence by land of the same, south 86.5 degrees west 183 feet to the place of beginning. BEING Tax Parcel #3-05-023.1 PLAINTIFF: Coatesville Savings Bank VS DEFENDANT: JOSEPH W. KANE III and AMANDA W. EGAN SALE ADDRESS: 323 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania 19348 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ANTHONY R. DISTASIO, ESQ., 610-374-7320 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-27-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201

West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 20th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-10-610 Writ of Execution No. 2017-03200 DEBT $326,070.98 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Township of East Marlborough, in the County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described in accordance with a Final Subdivision Plan of “Beversrede”, Section 1, made by George E. Regester, Jr. and Sons, Inc., Registered Land Surveyors (Kennett Square, Pennsylvania) dated March 13, 1975 and last revised June 3, 1975, and recorded as Chester County Plan Book 66 page 22 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Beversrede Trail (50 feet wide), at the southeast corner of this lot and the northeast corner of Lot 4, as shown on the above mentioned recorded plan; thence along Lot 4, south 85 degrees 15 minutes 51 seconds west, 300 feet to a point in line of Longwood Gardens, Inc; thence along said land, north 04 degrees 44 minutes 09 seconds west, 238.96 feet to a point, a corner of Lot 6; thence along Lot 6, south 78 degrees 51 minutes 24 seconds east, 327.57 feet to a point on the westerly side of Beversrede Trail, aforesaid; thence along the same, the 2 following courses and distances: (1) along the arc of a circle curving to the left, having a radius of 395 feet, the arc distance of 109.47 feet to a point of tangent; (2) south 04 degrees 44 minutes 09 seconds east, 41.25 feet to the fire mentioned point and place of beginning. TAX Parcel # 61-6-43-31 BEING the same premises which CJD Group, LLC, via Indenture dated November 19, 2014 and recorded on November 20, 2014 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County, granted and conveyed unto Bruce Hill, in fee. PLAINTIFF: Bruce Hill VS DEFENDANT: DAVID HILL SALE ADDRESS: 709 Beversrede Trail, Kennett Square, PA 19438 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SAMANTHA J. KOOPMAN, ESQ., 215-665-3000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-27-3t

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DEBT $227,078.60 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in the Township of Londonderry, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, described according to a Final Plan for Honeycroft Village, made by Lake, Roeder, Hillard and Associates, dated February 14, 2003, and recorded February 5, 2005, as Plan No. 17332, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly side of Sweetwater Path, a corner of Lot No. 103 on said Plan; thence extending along Sweetwater Path, the three (3) following courses and distances: (1) on the arc of a circle curving to the right, having a radius of 25.00 feet, the arc distance of 22.94 feet to a point of tangent; thence, (2) south 42 degrees 46’ 26” east, 10.00 feet to a point; and thence (3) north 47 degrees 13’ 34” east 14.19 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 105; thence extending along Lot No. 105, south 42 degrees 46’ 26” east, crossing an easement, 124.50 feet to a point in line of other lands; thence, extending along same, south 47 degrees 13’ 34” west 24.00 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 103 aforesaid; thence extending along Lot No. 103, north 42 degrees 46’ 26” west, recrossing said easement, 154.36 feet to the point and place of beginning. BEING Lot No. 104 on said Plan. TITLE to said premises vested in Charles A. Fischer, Jr. and Nancy A. Fischer by Deed from Honeycroft Village, LP dated May, 21 2008 and recorded May 29, 2008 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 7444, Page 329 as Instrument Number 10848398. PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: NANCY A. FISCHER and CHARLES A. FISCHER SALE ADDRESS: 323 Sweetwater Path, Cochranville, PA 19330 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 856-482-1400 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-27-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 20th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-10-635 Writ of Execution No. 2010-04057 DEBT $150,366.71 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate in the Borough of Oxford, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania bounded and described according to a Final Plan Phase 1. Brookside Estates made by Vandermark and Lynch, Inc. and filed in Chester County as Plan #12457 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the northerly right of way line of Midland Drive (50 feet wide) said point being a mutual corner of Lot 32 and Lot 31 (the herein described lot) thence leaving Midland Drive and along Lot 32, north 13 degrees 41 minutes 37 seconds east 120.00 feet to a point in line of Lot 39, thence along Lot 39 and partially along Lot 40, south 76 degrees 18 minutes 23 seconds east 90.00 feet to a point a corner of Lot 30, thence along Lot 30, south 13 degrees 41 minutes 37 seconds west 120.00 feet to a point on the northerly right of way line of Midland Drive, thence along said right of way north 76 degrees, 18 minutes 23 seconds west 90.00 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot 31 on said Plan. BEING the same premises which Brookside Estates, LLP, by Deed dated December 11, 1995 and recorded January 11, 1996 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 3982, Page 2245, granted and conveyed unto Jennifer A Middleman and David S Middleman, husband and wife. BEING known as: 109 Midland Drive, Oxford, PA 19363 PARCEL No.: 6-3-26 IMPROVEMENTS: residential property. PLAINTIFF: Citimortgage, Inc. F/K/A First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. VS DEFENDANT: JENNIFER A. MIDDLEMAN and DAVID S. MIDDLEMAN SALE ADDRESS: 109 Midland Drive, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS, KIRN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 215942-2090 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-27-3t

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A show both ancient and modern at Bookplace By John Chambless Staff Writer Ancient designs and modern insights combine in “Anything Considered,” Jill Beech’s solo show at Bookplace in Oxford. The range of mediums is impressive in itself, but the timeless eye of the artist is what stands out. The plates painted with earthtoned animal designs suggesting aboriginal art, and the bronze-like armor headplates for horses look like ancient artifacts, but are entirely new. Beech’s elegantly stylized horse sculptures have expressive faces and long, tapered bodies that get right to the elegance of the equine form. There’s a delightful large planter, its rim draped with five lizardlike creatures, arranged tail to snout. And “Cave Horses Form,” the graceful vessel painted inside and out with horse shapes, has the motion and energy of cave paintings. The shapes are echoed in two wall pieces as well. Adding to the diversity, there’s “Nest,” a teardrop shaped, hollow structure hanging from the ceiling that looks like some sort of wasp nest, suspended over “Refugee,” a human f igure wrapped in brown-tinged material. The figure stands over a small, ragged bundle of the same material, making it a somber, enigmatic presence.

Through Oct. 13 Jeff Schaller and Friends The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) will present “Schaller Friends and Family” through Oct. 13. The show features Schaller’s 1960s-inspired multimedia paintings, along with works by Heather Davis, Paul Downie, Teresa Haag, Rhoda Kahler and Mia Schaller. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on the

One wall piece, “Ghosts of Horses,” has four hollow, translucent forms in the shape of horse skulls – or do they suggest shrouded human figures? Two quilled paper constructions, “Currents and Chaos,” turn the edges and shadows into sinuous compositions, and the three hollow cylinders pierced with intricate patterns (“White Towers”) look like exotic corals, but are decorated with patterned holes and swirling grooves. Beech’s work – although it echoes and celebrates ancient designs – looks like nothing else you’ve ever seen, and there’s a strong sense of direction and purpose behind each piece. Walking through “Anything Considered” is like uncovering the works of some lost civilization. Beech, who is a veterinarian at the New Bolton Center, will donate half of the proceeds from this show to the aid organization Hispanic Federation for Hurricane Relief. “Jill Beech: Anything Considered” will continue through Nov. 5 at Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford). Hours are Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Call 717-7154775 or visit www. bookplaceoxford.com. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

first and third Fridays of the month until 8 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart.org. Through Oct. 14 ‘Under the Influence’ The Somerville Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) presents “Under the Influence: Contemporary Artists and the Masters Who Inspire Them” through Oct. 14. The show features original works by Stanley Bielen, Betsy Eby, Judith Pond Kudlow, Sarah McRae Morton, and

‘Ghosts of Horses’

‘Refugee’

‘Horse Armor Mask’

‘Towers’

‘Cave Horses Form’

‘Spirit Form’

‘Currents and Chaos’

Vicki Vinton, along with works that inspired them by Sol LeWitt, John Singer Sargent, Andrew Wyeth and Mark Tobey. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 302-652-0271 or www.somervillemanning. com. Through Oct. 28 Jeff Schaller ‘Pleasure Principle’ Church Street Gallery (12 S. Church St., West Chester) hosts “Jeff Schaller: The Pleasure Principle,” a show of new paintings, through Oct. 28. Visit www.

churchstreetgaller ywc. com. Through Oct. 30 Don Shoffner solo show Sunset Hill Fine Arts Gallery (23 N. High St., West Chester) will host a solo exhibit of paintings by Don Shoffner through Oct. 30. Working in watercolor and India ink, his works depict fall and winter Chester County scenes in subdued hues. Through Oct. 28 Rhoda Kahler and Mitch Lyons The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) presents “Twogether,”

‘Shield’

‘Lizard Pot’

a show by ceramic artist Rhoda Kahler and clay monoprint artist Mitch Lyons, through Oct. 28. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www. stationgallery.net. Through Oct. 31 Philip Jamison and John Rush Mala Galleria (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) presents presents paintings by West Chester artist Philip Jamison and woodworking by John Rush through Oct. 31. Call 202-591-6548 or visit www.malagalleria.com.  Through Nov. 10 Albert Gans The Oxford Arts Annex

(19 S. Third St., Oxford) presents a solo show by local painter Albert Gans through Nov. 10. Visit www. oxfordart.org for more information. Through Nov. 5 Jill Beech at Bookplace Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford) presents “Anything Considered,” a solo exhibit by Jill Beech, through Nov. 5. The book shop and gallery is open Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Call 717-715-4775 or visit www. bookplaceoxford.com.

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