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Scudder Stevens: ‘We are out, so to speak’

Sunshine Act lawsuit against Kennett Township settled By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The lawsuit filed by Kennett Township resident Michael Hammon that claimed Kennett Township’s three super-

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visors were in violation of the Sunshine Act for a retirement agreement that the suit claimed was brokered in secret with former Police Chief Albert McCarthy, has effectively been settled. As a result,

those named in the lawsuit are released from any further liability. At its Oct. 7 meeting, the supervisors authorized the township’s defense counsel – The Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Risk

Management Association – to confirm the township’s position that non-disclosure provisions in township agreements are potentially subject to disclosure under the Sunshine Act and The Right-To-Know Act, and

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Keith Knauss, who has been an outspoken voice on the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board, most recently during contract negotiations, announced his resignation from the board late Monday afternoon. In a note sent to his fellow board members, Knauss wrote, “I am resigning from the school board. There are a number of changes in my family life over the next year that will require the time of my wife, Mary Pat and I -- not the least of which is the upcoming birth of our first grandchild. “Some may wonder whether the recent teacher contract was a factor,” Knauss continued. “Yes it

was, but probably not for the reason one might think. I ran again for office two years ago specifically to participate in negotiating another union contract. A settled four-year contract signals that my work is done.” Knauss was a board member for two separate terms and has served a total of 10 years. In a statement issued by the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District on its website, board president Vic Dupuis said, “I am grateful for Keith’s service and dedication to this Board and the UCFSD community. Keith’s intellect, wisdom, and thoughtprovoking commentaries Photo by Steven Hoffman have been instrumental Avon Grove running back Nate Jones scored four touchdowns and ran for 227 in ensuring that the board yards as Avon Grove enjoyed a triumphant Homecoming last Saturday. Please see Continued on Page 3A

Page 1C for a story about the game and other Homecoming activities.

Township signs off on historic bridge acquisition By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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that the board does not object to the settlement of this case. The Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Risk Management Association [PIRMA] is a municipal

Keith Knauss Avon Grove’s resigns from U-CF triumphant Homecoming School Board By John Chambless Staff Writer

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Scudder Stevens, Chairman of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors, affixed his signature to a transfer agreement on Oct. 7 that officially turned over the ownership of the historic Chandler Mill Bridge to the township, who will pay the sale price of $1 to Chester County, its previous owner. The stipulations of the agreement, which was Photo by Richard L. Gaw drafted by the county, The historic Chandler Mill Bridge has officially been sold by Chester County to include that all signage and Kennett Township for $1, for the purpose of the township owning and maintaining Continued on Page 3A

it, as well as converting the structure to a pedestrian- and bike-only bridge.

New wastewater treatment facility unveiled in Oxford

Recent infrastructure upgrades will meet the area’s future-growth needs well into the future

Two charged with stealing dog By Uncle Irvin Criminal complaints were filed against Derricka Layne Baughman, of Worton, Md., and Jessica Marie Kwash, of Halethorpe, Md., for allegedly stealing a red-and-white Boston Brindle Terrier named Rosey, valued at $550. The dog belonged to Daniel Lapp Blank, who said the defendants knew the dog was lost, mislaid or delivered by mistake and failed to Continued on Page 4A

Lawrence returns from vacation By Uncle Irvin

Oxford Area Sewer Authority members, officials from RETTEW, and various state officials were in attendance at the Oct. 9 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new wastewater treatment facility.

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

new wastewater treatment plant as the Oxford Area Sewer Authority reached There were plenty of yet another milestone in the smiles at the Oct. 9 ribbon- effort to meet the area’s cutting ceremony for the infrastructure needs for

decades to come. The new mechanical wastewater treatment plant, combined with an expanded wastewater storage lagoon and larger spray fields, now

gives the Oxford area a system that will be able to handle up to 1,250,000 gallons per day—a 66 percent increase in capacity. Continued on Page 4A

Our local State Representative, John Lawrence, returned from his summer vacation issuing fiction about what he has done to resolve the state’s budget impasse. The article appeared in the Sept. 30 Chester County Press. Continued on Page 3A

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statewide risk-sharing group that provides liability and property coverage to about a quarter of the municipalities in the Commonwealth. Explaining the details of the settlement, Township Solicitor David O. Sander said that under the township’s contract with PIRMA, were the township object to the conditions of the settlement, the township would have to continue to fight the lawsuit on its own. Counsel on both sides of the lawsuit also agreed that the township’s liability carrier will be responsible for reimburisng Hammon’s legal costs in the suit. The suit, filed by Hammon in the Chester County Court of Common Pleas on July 22, claimed that the township had brokered a “secret retirement agreement” with McCarthy, and that at no time between the board’s meeting dates of April 15 through July 15 did Board Chairman Scudder Stevens, and supervisors Dr. Richard Leff and Robert Hammaker publicly vote on or approve any retirement agreement with McCarthy, nor invite or receive comment from the public on the agreement. As further evidence to support its claim, the suit pointed to Section 2.B.11 of the retirement agreement, which stated: “Except as specifically provided in this statement, McCarthy and the Township agree that, as a material part of the consideration for this Agreement, they will not disclose or discuss, other than with

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legal counsel, the existence of this Agreement or any of its terms except to the extent properly subpoenaed under applicable court rules or otherwise compelled by law or court jurisdiction.” Despite the fact that McCarthy officially resigned from his post as Police Chief in April, the meeting to agree on the specifics of his retirement agreement was not originally scheduled until Aug. 5. The date for the signoff was then moved back to July 22, but on July 28, a notice was published in a local daily newspaper announcing that the meeting would be held on July 29 – when the retirement agreement was officially approved. The seedlings of this lawsuit date back to April 13, when Hammon was involved in a vehicular crash involving a police vehicle driven by McCarthy at approximately 12 noon on Hillendale Road. Soon after the incident, McCarthy told attending officer State Trooper Erick Baker of the State Police that he suffered from a seizure that was caused by a previous brain injury, which he said contributed to the collision of his 2015 Ford Taurus Kennett Township police vehicle with Hammon’s 2006 Honda Accord. The public information police report said that McCarthy was following Hammon’s vehicle too closely, and at a high rate of speed. Hammon is still receiving medical tratment for injuries he sustained in the accident. McCarthy was uninjured in the accident, and a family member picked him up from the scene.

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It was announced at the township’s April 15 board of supervisors meeting that McCarthy was placed on administrative leave from his duties. McCarthy subsequently retired from his position on May 7, and was the recipient of a retirement ceremony at the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 20, before a packed house of well-wishers and law enforcement officials at the Kennett Township Building. “There is no admission of liability on either side,” Sander said of the settlement. “There is no admission that anybody did anything wrong, but as with 90 percent of litigation, it is settled before going trial, so that’s what’s happening here.” “This is a settlement, so neither side gets what they really want,” Stevens said. “We [Kennett Township] are out, so to speak. The insurance company wants to be out for nothing, and the plaintiff wants a great big bundle of gold at the back end of it. Neither of us wins. It’s somewhere in between. Both sides figured that this is probably a better long-term result than getting tied up in litigation, and what happens then, is up to the Gods.” “Secrecy not only destroys people’s faith in government, it also ruins their ability to serve their proper role in a democracy,” said attorney Mark Sereni of the Media-based law firm of DiOrio & Sereni, LLP, Hammon’s legal counsel in the lawsuit. “I’m proud of my client for stepping up to enforce the rights of his fellow township residents to open government. And I’m glad that he will be fully reimbursed for what his investment in the public good had personally cost him.”

utes. He is scheduled to be charged with robbery and related charges. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022. ARREST MADE IN DUNKIN’ DONUTS ROBBERY The Dunkin’ Donuts on East Baltimore Pike in East Marlborough Township was the scene of a hold-up on Oct. 12 just after noon. Police said Stephen Matthew Cote, 25, of East Marlborough Township, implied having a weapon and escaped on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. Based on descriptions provided by the victims, police found Cote nearby within 30 min-

DRUG ARRESTS On Sept. 20, New Garden Township Police arrived in the 300 block of Cedar Springs Road for a report of drug activity. Police found two juveniles, ages 15 and 16, in possession of marijuana. While at the scene, police saw a car enter the parking lot and leave quickly. The car had been described by the caller who initially phoned in the complaint. A traffic stop was conducted on Baltimore

Pike, and the driver, Ricardo Maldonado-Arcos, 21, of Kennett Square, was seen with a pill bottle between his leg and the car seat. The bottle contained more than 75 prescription Xanax pills, for which Maldonado-Arcos did not have a prescription. He was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute, and possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was taken to Chester County Prison in lieu of $15,000 bail. The juveniles were charged with possession of a controlled substance and released pending contact with the Juvenile Probation Office.

Chamber of Business & Industry endorses three county commissioners

The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry announced last week the unanimous endorsement of the three incumbent county commissioners. Endorsed by the Chamber are Commissioners Terence Farrell, Michelle Kichline, and Kathi Cozzone. Commissioner Cozzone and Commissioner Farrell were sworn into office in January, 2008. Commissioner Kichline was sworn in on Dec. 16, 2014, as an appointee to fill the term previously held by current 6th District Congressman, Ryan Costello. Chester County residents may vote for two candidates, and the top three are elected and will assume office in January 2016. President and CEO Guy Ciarrocchi said, “We believe all three candidates will continue to lead Chester County to be the driving force behind the To contact Staff Writer economic prosperity and Richard L. Gaw, e-mail workforce development. As rgaw@chestercounty.com. individuals and as a team,

they have contributed to Chester County’s economic growth and set forth the groundwork to continue that growth for generations.” Farrell said, “It is a privilege to be endorsed by such an esteemed organization as the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry. Such an endorsement, I believe, is a testament not only to the good work we are doing as the Board of Commissioners, but more importantly and precisely, it is recognition of the great work our department heads and their staffs do every day on behalf of the citizens of Chester County. It is on behalf of our County employees that I am pleased to accept this honor.” Commissioner Farrell currently serves as the chairman of the Board of Commissioners. “I am very pleased to have received the endorsement of the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry,” said Commissioner Kathi Cozzone. “The chamber and its membership have played

an active and important role in workforce development in Chester County. The partnership between the county and the chamber will be essential as the county continues to work to ensure that our citizens have the skills necessary for the jobs that are available and those that will be created here.” Kichline said, “I am honored to obtain the endorsement of the Chester county Chamber of Business & Industry. The chamber has been a great partner with the county in supporting local businesses and economic development. Because of that partnership, Chester County is at the forefront of regional job growth and has one of the lowest regional unemployment rates. As the county looks ahead to the next 10 years, the chamber will continue to be a critical partner.” The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry represents a membership of nearly 800. To learn more, visit www. CCCBI.org.

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Local News So far, AGSD is managing without subsidies from the state Because of the ongoing budget impasse, the state is not making subsidy payments to school districts. Despite this delay in funding, Avon Grove officials have opted to make scheduled payments to local charter schools

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Gov. Tom Wolf and state lawmakers failed to finalize a budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year before the June 30 deadline. More than 100 days have passed since then, and there’s still no end to the budget impasse in sight. While most state business continues to operate as usual, the absence of a spending plan has delayed state subsidies for school districts and payments for other social services. At a recent meeting, Avon Grove School District officials discussed the impact that the funding delays are having on the school district. So far, the news isn’t terrible in Avon Grove. “Luckily, we are in good financial shape and we will be able to weather this in the short-term,” school board president Brian Gaerity said. Gaerity read an email update from State Rep. John Lawrence about the budget situation. The State House passed a bill that would have served as a stopgap measure and would have allowed for some disbursements to

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Lawrence and his fellow rank-and-file legislators and state senators have been on paid vacation for three months and counting. Lawrence claims in his article that he has insight into budget negotiations,

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considered many options on many issues. He will be missed, but we wish him and Mary Pat a future filled with good things.” Board vice president Gregg Lindner said, “Keith gave freely of his time and I learned from his perspective. I truly respected his opinion and views. Our dialogues led, at the end of the day, to making the ultimate decisions better.” Knauss added that, “The work of a school director was hard, but enjoyable, and I’ve been rewarded many times over. The current excellent performance of the district, along with the strength of the current board and administrative team, allows me to resign without concern.” Knauss is a representative of Region A of the district (East Marlborough and West Marlborough townships). The board will be discussing the next steps in selecting a replacement for Keith at the next board meeting on Oct. 19. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty.com.

schools. But Wolf vetoed the bill after it passed both the State House and State Senate. Gaerity lauded Lawrence for keeping district officials informed about the status of the state budget so that they could make the best decisions possible about their own budgetary issues. Some school districts across the state have already sought loans to continue to operate. Other school districts have made the decision to not may payments to charter schools since the money that would be used to make those payments comes out of the state subsidies. Avon Grove officials, however, decided that the district would continue to make the payments to all the charter schools where Avon Grove students attend for as long it can. Charter schools are public schools that receive funding from the state and on a per-pupil basis from the home school district of each student. “We felt that it was our obligation to pay the local portion to the charter schools,” Gaerity explained.

During his financial committee report, school board member William Sites said that as district officials start the preliminary work on the budget for 2016-17, the Act 1 Index limit will be about 2.8 percent or 2.9 percent when adjustments for Avon Grove are factored in. The Act 1 Index limits how much a school district can raise taxes without seeking approval from voters. Kristen Bishop, the interim head of school at the Avon Grove Charter School, made the annual report to the Avon Grove School Board. Bishop explained that the current school year is the 14th year for the charter school, and there are now nearly 1,700 students who attend the charter school in its two buildings. There were 69 graduates for the 201415 school year, and the charter school’s graduation rate was nearly 96 percent, Bishop said. Bishop said that one of the major endeavors for the charter school is to align the curriculum with PA Common Core Standards, something that public schools throughout the state are doing.

which is not true. Rep. Lawrence will be among the last legislators to know what’s going down, because his stature is so low among lawmakers because he is nothing more than a nice guy. Due to the top-heavy Pennsylvania Legislature, only the very few in leadership positions know

what time it is. This year, Lawrence is blaming Gov. Wolf, a Democrat. For the last four years, he blamed Gov. Corbett, a Republican like himself. Rep. Lawrence should do himself and his constituents a favor and (Uncle Irvin’s column stay on paid vacation like most of the 257 members is his opinion only, and is not a news story.) of the State Legislature.

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The charter school is also participating in Project Lead the Way, and is focusing extensively on offering STEM programming to students. High school principal Scott DeShong and a handful of students led a presentation about creating a media studio and STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) lab. In the STEAM lab, students are learning about everything from game designing to audio engineering to computer-aided drafting. DeShong said that this program allows a diverse group of students to collaborate on real-world problems, and to use technology to find solutions to those problems. The students did a live broadcast of Homecoming activities, and they’ve already started accumulating video-on-demand programs on AGtv, which is available through the high school’s website. “This is a huge step forward for Avon Grove,” said school board president Brian Gaerity. “It’s really exciting to see.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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structure intended for pedestrians, pedal bicycles and emergency vehicles weighing up to and including 20 tons. Under Resolution No. 2105-8, the bridge will otherwise be restricted to motor vehicles, as well as the construction of appropriate signage, break-away or removable bollards and other devices to prevent vehicular traffic from using the bridge, but still allow emergency vehicles to pass. “We want to thank you for having for the courage, the foresight and the vision to do what you’ve done with this,” said Gwen Lacy, executive director for the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County, which has been the area’s most vocal supporter of converting the now-closed bridge into a pedestrian-and bike-only structure. “The Consortium and the Land Conservancy all stand ready to cooperate to make this the best decision you’ve ever made for the public benefit. There has been controversy, so now there should be some accolades as well.” Stevens gave credit to the entire community, including those who were not in favor of closing the reconstructed bridge to vehicle traffic, for allowing the conversation to “go forward in an organized and programmed and thoughtful way,” he said. “We had a lot of meetings where a lot of people were involved and there was a mixed bag of what people had to say. Some were in favor and some were opposed.” The supervisors have not yet decided how they wish to proceed on the design of the bridge, but once they do, properly specified bids will then be sent out to prospective builders. The township has applied for a $1.5 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources which, if received, will allow the township to be reimbursed 80 percent of the costs involved in repairing the bridge, once it is built.

equipment on or near the bridge must be returned to the county, and that the township will not hold the county liable for anything having to do with the bridge in the future. The three-page agreement is now on the township’s website. As expected, Stevens and Supervisor Dr. Richard Leff voted in favor of the acquisition, while Supervisor Robert Hammaker voted against the acquisition. The battle to acquire ownership of the bridge, begun several years ago and finally wrestled away from the county earlier this year, now gives the township the freedom to begin reconstructing it as a pedestrian-and-bicycle-only structure, while permitting the use of emergency vehicles. Before construction begins, however, the township is on hold until they hear whether or not they will receive a substantial grant, which would, if awarded, would pay for about two-thirds of the costs related to rebuilding the bridges. In addition, Stevens said that additional ancillary issues still need to be addressed before the bridge renovation gets underway; namely, to look into the condition of the roads leading up to the bridge. “I would expect that we would soon sit down and begin to outline through that whole process with our experts and engineers and the Land Trust and the public, so that we can put together an action plan,” Stevens said. The Oct. 7 meeting was merely the latest in a series of discussions and legislation that has occurred on the subject of the bridge. On Nov. 5, 2014, by a vote of 2-1, the board passed a motion to authorize the township to take actions necessary to obtain the bridge from the county, which was authorized on Dec. 8, 2014 by the Chester County Board of Commissioners. On Jan. 21 of this year, Stevens and Leff passed a To contact Staff Writer resolution declaring that the Richard L. Gaw, e-mail bridge will be re-opened as a rgaw@chestercounty.com .

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Local News Local woman wins world championships Lisa Long, a CPA in Avondale, recently won the Amateur Trapshooting Association Lady II Trapshooting World Championship in Sparta, Illinois. Competing with over 200 women from the United States, Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom and various other countries, Long bested the women age 55 and over and returned home with 20 trophies and three world championships, including Doubles, the coveted High All-Around

(three championship events combined which include 16 yard singles, handicap and doubles) and the High Over-All (1,000 championship targets over six days). The Amateur Trapshooting Association tournament, called the Grand American World Championships, is an 11-day tournament held at the World Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta Illinois. In addition to the championship wins, Long was high in the Lady II category for the entire

2,600 targets of the tournament. With 29 years of experience, this is Long’s best showing at this annual tournament. Last year, she was named Pennsylvania Trapshooter of the year by the Pennsylvania State Shooting Association. Another area winner was Luke Cowart of Kennett Square, who was the Sub Junior Champion of 16 Yard Clay Target in the Champion of Champions Courtesy Photo event. Cowart also had Lisa Long recently won the Amateur Trapshooting Association Lady II Trapshooting three other Sub Junior wins. World Championship in Sparta, Illinois.

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Authority also needed to update its Act 537 Plan. Working with Lancaster, Pa.-based engineering consultant RETTEW, Lennex guided the sewer authority through the process of developing plan. The Oxford Area Sewer Authority received approval for the Act 537 Plan, which included an outline of the proposed expansions to the wastewater system, in July of 2011. In 2012, the sewer authority broke ground on the first phase of the expansion, which was to create a larger storage area for treated wastewater. The new storage lagoon can hold 39.4 million gallons. This will help with the storage of treated water through the winter months until it can be sprayed on local agricultural fields. The sewer authority also added 63 acres of spray area to its existing spray disposal,

the entire decade-long process. “He has worked diligently to make this happen,” Reynolds said. Lennex said that the new system is fully operational. The former lagoon still needs to be converted to a storage area. The Oxford Area Sewer Authority is saving a considerable amount of money by cleaning up the former lagoon on their own, rather than paying for this work to be done. “We’re estimating that it will take about a year for that,” Lennex explained. The current average daily usage for the system is about 525,000 gallons per day. When everything is complete, the system will have a capacity of about 1,250,000 gallons per day. As a result of the upgrades, some developers have already been able to break ground on residential and commercial projects. Lennex, who is involved in the Route 1 Corridor initiative that is aimed at promoting the Route 1 corridor for future commercial or industrial development, said that the Oxford area now has the capacity to accommodate future growth. “We sit in a prime area for commercial and industrial growth,” Lennex said. “The potential is great and this is what was needed to be put in place to reach that potential.” Williams said that the community should see numerous benefits from the project in the future. “This project is not only important for the Oxford area, but the region as a whole benefits because it is helping to eliminate the flow of nutrients into our streams and, ultimately, the Chesapeake Bay,” Williams said.

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“We have been very deliberate with our design choices, securing of funding, and timing of these upgrades to benefit the community and the environment,” said Ed Lennex, the executive director of the Oxford Area Sewer Authority. “Seeing it come to fruition is exciting, and we hope the community and environmental leaders see the improvements as a success.” Percy Reynolds, the chairman of the Oxford Area Sewer Authority, recalled how board members interviewed Lennex for the executive director position at a time when a moratorium on new sewer connections was in place, stalling both commercial and residential development in the region. The Oxford Area Sewer

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The new wastewater treatment facility is just one of the projects that has expanded the Oxford Area Sewer Authority’s system capacity by 66 percent.

preserving and enhancing the agricultural areas of the community by recharging the groundwater table. These improvements and increased storage capacity will allow the sewer authority to serve 3,278 users in East Nottingham, West Nottingham, Lower Oxford Township, and Oxford Borough, as well as

future commercial industrial, or residential users in the Oxford area. The total costs for the various projects amounts to about $32 million, which includes refinancing existing debt, purchasing land for the new spray fields, engineering costs, construction costs, and other related expenses.

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The Oxford Area Sewer Authority, which was originally formed by local elected officials in 1992 to acquire, construct, improve, maintain, and operate sewage facilities in the Oxford area, received a $5 million grant through Pennsylvania’s H2OPA grant program. Most of the rest of the necessary funding, approximately $27 million, was secured with a low-interest loan through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service Program. Lennex said that the Oxford Area Sewer Authority has an agreement to repay the loan, which was finally closed in June, over the next 40 years. The required agreements are in place with each of the member municipalities to back the loan in the unlikely event that the sewer authority would be unable to pay the debt service payments in a given year. Thomas P. Williams, the Pennsylvania State Director from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, explained that the funding for the project comes through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. “It really does a lot for the community,” Williams explained of the project. “It’s an economic generator.” Reynolds credited Lennex To contact Staff Writer for guiding the Oxford Area Steven Hoffman, email ediSewer Authority through tor@chestercounty.com.

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take reasonable measures to restore the property to a person entitled to have it, in violation of Section 3924 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. According to the Warrant of Arrest, the defendants “did intentionally receive, retain or dispose of movable property, the dog in question, knowing that said property was stolen or believing that it had probably been stolen in violation of Section 3925 (a) of the Crimes Code.” The defendants were also charged with theft of property lost, mislaid or delivered by mistake, in violation of Sec. 903E (1) of the Crimes Code. The Warrant of Arrest was issued July 22, 2015 by Pennsylvania State Police Officer Stefano Gallina at the office of District Justice Scott Massey, Oxford District Court 15-3-05. Both defendants waived their preliminary hearing to apply for ARD on Oct. 5.

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Local News Kennett Brewfest 2015 The 18th annual Kennett Attendees enjoyed tastings Brewfest took place under from more than 110 craft brewgloriously sunny skies on eries and plenty of good food. Saturday, Oct. 10. The event benefits Historic

Kennett Square, the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Main Street organization that oversees revitalization efforts in the borough.

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IRENE C. CALDWELL Irene C. Caldwell, 90, of Landenberg passed away Oct. 2 at her home. She was the wife of the late Bacil K. Caldwell. Irene was retired from NVF Company in Yorklyn, Del., and Kennett Square. She was a member of Bible Methodist Church in Kennett Square. She is survived by three sons, Ted Bacil Caldwell of Landenberg, David Edward Caldwell and his wife Jannett of Avondale, and Jerry Caldwell and his wife Barbara of Dover, Del.; one daughter, Jan Warram and her husband Joseph of Landenberg; ten grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Orren Caldwell; and a granddaughter, Sandra Powers. Funeral services were held Oct. 9. Interment was in Auburn Baptist Cemetery in Landenberg. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603; or American Cancer Society, PO Box 897, Hershey, PA 17033. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

MARK T. MAY Mark Todd May, 52, of Atglen, passed away on Oct. 5 at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove. He was the husband of Melinda Walsh May, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of Donald F. and Stella Sue Hamby May of West Grove. He was employed with Ag Industrial in Rising Sun, Md. Mark was a member of the Ancient Order of the Croaking Frogs in Quarryville, where he also served on the board. He enjoyed old tractors, cars, motorcycles, barbequing and singing. He is survived by his wife; parents; two sons, Raymond M. May and his wife Sara of Lancaster, and Brandon C. May and his wife Katie of Honey Brook; two grandchildren, Lilly and Todd May; and one brother, Charles A. May of West Grove. Funeral servises were held Oct. 8. Interment was in New London Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Cancer Treatment Center of America, 1331 E Wyoming Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

BARBARA TOWNSEND MANSFIELD PORTER Barbara Townsend Mansfield Porter passed away on Oct. 3 at the age of 76, surrounded by family. She was born and raised in Chesnut Hill, Pa., and graduated from Springside Chesnut Hill Academy and Centenary College. Loved by many, Barbara will be remembered as an avid equestrian, animal lover, breeder of Italian Greyhounds, accomplished fisherwoman, needlepoint artist, and antiquarian. Her home in Lewes, Del., received the Award of Excellence in Historic Preservation from the Lewes Historical Society in 2012. She was also a resident of Great Guana Cay in the Bahamas. Barbara is survived by her two children, William H. Porter, III “Chip” and his wife Hillary of Chadds Ford, and daughter Devon Porter Fleming, who lives in New Canaan, Conn., with her husband David W. Fleming II and their three children, Hayley Townsend Fleming, 22, David Wilson Fleming III “Wilson,” 19, and Eve Mansfield Fleming, 16. Services were held Oct. 9. To view Barbara’s online tribute or share a memory with her family, visit www. griecocares.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Delaware Hospice, 16 Polly Drummond Center, Polly Drummond Shopping Center, Newark, DE 19711.

EVANGELINA ALVANITAKIS REICHENBACH Evangelia (Lee) Alvanitakis Reichenbach, 68, of Newark, Del., died on Oct. 6 at Heartland Hospice in Wilmington, Del. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Louis and the late Tickie (Pallos) Alvanitakis. Lee graduated from Widener University with a bachelor’s degree in business. She retired after over 25 years of service from Scott Paper Company, headquartered in Tinicum Township, where she worked first as an executive assistant then as a manager. In her retirement, she enjoyed friendship and fellowship, and practicing her faith at the New London Presbyterian Church. She loved mysteries, either told through a gripping book or an exciting old film. Her favorite times were the ones spent with friends and family – talking, visiting and sharing their lives. Survivors include two sons, John of Collegeville; Louis and his wife Aimee of Northville, Mich.; one daughter, Michelle Sturner and her husband Don of Philadelphia; two brothers, John and his wife Kate of Newport, Pa.; and Michael and his wife Patti of Landenberg; and one grandson, James, attending college in Colorado. A funeral was held Oct. 12. Interment was in the New London Presbyterian Church cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to New London Presbyterian Church, 125 Saginaw Rd., New London Township, PA 19352. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

ROBERT L. REGESTER Robert L. Regester, 83, of Kennett Square, died on Oct. 2 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late George Ellsworth Regester, Jr., and Edith Vernon Lear. A lifelong resident of Kennett Square, he was a 1949 graduate of Kennett High School, earned a bachelor’s degree at West Chester State Teachers’ College, a master’s degree at Temple University, and continued to do post-graduate work at a variety of other colleges and universities. After serving two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he was a teacher and counselor at Interboro High School in Prospect Park, Pa., from 1955 to 1993. He was a 2014 inductee to the Interboro High School hall of fame. In addition to a lifelong love for learning and a passion for teaching, he especially enjoyed road trips, landscape gardening, computer research, family history, amateur photography, and the arts, as well as the fellowship of his extensive family and of his few remaining good friends. He was preceded in death by sisters Margaret R. Young and Marjorie R. Veasey; and brother George E. Regester, III. He is survived by brother William T. Regester, of Millersville, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Oct. 12. Inurnment was in Union Hill Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Bayard Taylor Memorial Library, P.O. Box 730, Kennett Square PA 19348; or to Kennett Area Community Service or KACS, PO Box 1025, Kennett Square PA 19348. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

ALBERT L. TALLEY, SR. Albert Lee Talley, Sr., 85, of Oxford, passed away on Oct. 5 at his home. He was the husband of Georgianna M. Tuohey Talley, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage on April 11, 2015. Born at home in Chadds Ford in 1930, he was the son of the late Frank Day and Mary Ella Slawter Talley. He retired in 1992 as a heavy equipment operator from Operating Engineers Local No. 542. Albert enjoyed farming, bowling, gardening and most of all spending as much time as he could with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife; daughter, Linda L. Peterson (Dennis) of Oxford; six grandchildren, Jennifer Rohrer (Paul) of Quarryville, Jake Talley of Arizona, Mandy Landers (Tom) of Nottingham, Sarah Colondrillo (Chris) of Carlisle, Jason Talley (Kelly) of Conowingo, Md., and Ashley Utter (Steve) of Springfield, Va.; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Talley of Chadds Ford and Kenneth Talley of Milton, Del.; and two sisters, Phyllis Clark of Chadds Ford and Amy Thomas of Aston. He was preceded in death by three sons, Albert Lee Talley, Jr., Michael Talley, and Frank Talley; one grandson, Erik Jon Peterson; one brother, Harold Talley; and six sisters, Ethel Talley, Grace Reincke, Blanche Johnson, Doris Twaddell, Ruth Eusden and Ida Roop. A memorial service was held Oct. 8. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Susan G. Komen, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

KENNETH SAMPSON Kenneth “Butch” Sampson, 66, of Landenberg, passed away on Oct. 5 at Seasons Hospice in Newark, Del. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Kenneth J. Sampson and Mabel Baker Sampson Trent. Butch was a self-employed truck driver. He enjoyed working on cars, going to car shows, and being with his family and friends. He is survived by two sons, Christopher W. Sampson and Nicholas J. Sampson, both of Dover, Del.; two brothers, David H. Sampson of Landenberg, and Wade B. Trent of Newark, Del.; and his former wife, Kellie Few Sampson. He was predeceased by one brother, Richard Trent. A funeral was held Oct. 10. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. To leave an online condolence, visit www.griecocares.com.

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A splendid fall ritual: The Great Pumpkin Carve By Gene Pisasale Correspondent Halloween thrills kids of all ages as they think about a night filled with fun, spooky costumes and treats. The celebration of this unofficial holiday dates back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celts used the day to mark the end of the harvest season and the approach of winter. To them, it was a time when the physical and spiritual worlds were in closest contact, and magical things could happen. The ritual of trick-ortreating has its roots in an old Irish legend. A farmer named Jack had a terrifying experience with the devil. He ran away holding a hollowed-out turnip with a glowing ember inside as a lantern to light the way to safety. Thus originated the term “Jack-O’-Lantern.” Kids in costumes and ornately carved pumpkins have become symbols of this season. The Chadds Ford Historical Society welcomes fall each year with The Great Pumpkin Carve. Carving pumpkins has been popular in America for nearly two centuries. The practice received greater recognition locally when Andrew Wyeth began carving pumpkins in the 1970s on the porch of the historic Chadds Ford Inn (now Brandywine Prime). Along with his son, Jamie, Wyeth sculpted enough charming figures to bring in huge crowds that eventually needed a larger space. Later, the annual celebration moved up the road to the grounds of the Historical Society, where hundreds of people enjoyed the cleverly designed pumpkins that were lit up at night. Today these strange-looking gourds are transformed by talented artists into a bewildering

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variety of fanciful shapes and take their places in a pumpkin patch for everyone to see. The largest pumpkins weigh in at several hundred pounds. The Great Pumpkin Carve will be held Oct. 22 to 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. each evening at the Historical Society Visitor Center (1736 Creek Road in Chadds Ford). On Thursday night, visitors can watch the artists in action as they bring the pumpkins to life, illuminated with glowing candles. This year, more than 60 carvers will be taking part. The popular

and newly expanded Haunted Trail will thrill visitors with eerie scenes of ghosts, goblins and ghouls, along with spooky Halloween sounds. There will be hayrides, live music, food and beverages, along with arts and crafts. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 7 to 17 (free for Historical Society members and ages 6 and younger). For more information, contact the Chadds Ford Historical Society at 610388-7376 or visit www. chaddsfordhistory.org. The event is co-sponsored by

the Concordville Chadds Ford Rotary. Gene Pisasale is an author based in Kennett Square. His eight books and lecture series focus on the history of the Philadelphia and midAtlantic regions. His latest work,“American Revolution to Fine Art-Brandywine Valley Reflections,” is an historical “walking tour” of the Chester County region. He can be contacted at Gene@GenePisasale.com. Visit www.GenePisasale. com. His books are available on www.Amazon.com.

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Oct. 15 to Nov. 15 Halloween Critters The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) will sell fall and Halloween “Critter” ornaments for the first time from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. The decorations are made from all natural materials gathered from the grounds of the museum and conservancy. There are ghosts, goblins, witches, spiders, vampires, bats, turkeys, squirrels and owls ranging in price from $10 to $30, all benefiting the Museum Volunteers’ Art Purchase Fund, Art Education and Programming. They will be available in the museum gift shop, open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.brandywmuseum.org. Oct. 16-17 Book sale The Kennett Square Resale Book Shoppe (113 S. Union St., Kennett Square) will be having a Tenth Anniversary Sale on October 16 and 17. Books $4 and less will be half price. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. six days a week. All proceeds benefit the Kennett Area Senior Center. Oct. 17 Kennett Symphony The Kennett Symphony of Chester County will open its 75th anniversary season on Oct. 17 at the Unionville High School auditorium. At 7 p.m., there will be a presentation by music director Michael Hall. He will also conduct a postconcert Q&A session with the audience. The program features a world premiere commission by composer Anthony Constantino, “Amidst All Our Brilliance.”

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Timotheos Petrin, winner of the Techni Cello Competition, will perform the Saint Saëns Cello Concerto. The program also includes Puccini’s elegy for strings and Respighi’s “The Pines of Rome.” Tickets are $25 to $48 in advance ($30 to $53 on the day of the concert, students 18 and younger $10). Visit www. kennettsymphony.org or call 610-444-6363. Oct. 17 Jenner’s Pond Crafts Festival The Jenner’s Pond Fall Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Alison Building,where 40 craftsmen will be selling their creations. There will be handcrafted jewelry, paintings, wood crafts, needlework, Christmas décor and more as well as a giant used book sale, and a prize drawing featuring local restaurants, baskets and more. Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community is off Old Baltimore Pike in Jennersville. All proceeds go to the Jenner’s Pond Benevolent Care Fund. Call 610 345-1380 or 610 3450377 for information. Oct. 17 Lions Club day The Oxford Lions club will be taking part in the White Cane Day Event on Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon, collecting donations at Acme Markets, Redner’s Market, Cameron’s Hardware and Walmart in Oxford. Contributions benefit community projects and help fight blindness around the world. Oct. 17-18 Hagley Craft Fair Hagley Museum and

Library’s annual Craft Fair returns for the 37th year on Oct. 17 and 18. Fifty-five regional artists will exhibit their hand-crafted jewelry, textiles, glass, wood, pottery, and more. The fair will also feature 14 local food artisans. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 (free for members and children under 6). Use Hagley’s Buck Road East entrance off Route 100. Oct. 18 Longwood Fire Company open house Longwood Fire Company (1001 E. Baltimore Pike, near Longwood Gardens) holds an open house on Oct. 18 from noon to 3 p.m., with fire and rescue demonstrations, CPR and AED demonstrations, a vehicle rescue demonstration at 1:30 p.m., child-friendly fire prevention activities, tours of the station, and foods provided by Herr’s and Wawa. The event is free. Visit www.longwoodfireco. com. Oct. 18 Immune Deficiency Foundation walk The Immune Deficiency Foundation will hold their Annual IDF Walk for Primary Immunodeficiency on Oct. 18 at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia. The onemile walk will raise funds and awareness about primary immunodeficiency diseases. Participants can organize or join a team or register as an individual. Registration is available for walkers and non-walking supporters. Registration/check in begins at 8:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Visit www. walkforPI.org/philadelphia or call 800-296-4433.

Oct. 21 Spaghetti dinner The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) will hold a takeout spaghetti dinner on Oct. 21. The menu will consist of spaghetti with meatballs, tossed salad with dressing, dinner roll and homemade dessert. Dinners can be picked up between 3 and 6 p.m. for $7. Call 610-9325244 to reserve dinners. Oct. 24 Chicken barbeque Russellville Grange 91, on Route 896 one block north of Route 10, will have a chicken barbeque on Oct. 24 from 3 p.m. until sold out. A meal with half a chicken, potato salad, pepper cabbage, applesauce, roll, butter, drinks, and dessert is $10. A children’s meal is $6, Half a chicken only is $5. Call 717-529-6114 for more information.

Oct. 25 Mason Porter concert The Friends Folk Club will host a concert by the traditional/bluegrass band Mason Porter on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oxford Friends Meeting (260 S. 3rd St., Oxford). Doors open at 7 p.m. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Oxford Friends Meetinghouse. Tickets are $12 (children 12 and younger are free). Refreshments will be sold. Call 610- 593-7312 or visit www.masonporter.com. Oct. 27 Halloween concert The Chester County Pops Orchestra will perform “Halloween Magic” at Stetson Middle School (1060 Wilmington Pike, West Chester) on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Musical highlights will include Modest Mussorgsky’s “Night on

Bald Mountain,” music from “Jurassic Park” by John Williams, “Casper’s Lullaby” by James Horner, music from “Psycho” by Bernard Hermann, and John Williams’ “Harry Potter Symphonic Suite.” Children are encouraged to come in costume and will be invited to join in a costume parade while the orchestra performs for them. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and free for all children and students. Tickets are available online and at the door. For more information, visit www.chescopops.org, or call 610-594-9178.

Through Oct. 18 N.C. Wyeth exhibit The Chester County Art Association in West Chester will present the Founders Exhibition through Oct. 18. Seventeen paintings by CCAA founder N.C. Wyeth are being exhibited. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday). Sixteen of the works are on loan from The Hill School in Pottstown, and “The Giant” is on loan from the Westtown School. Each of The Hill School’s 16 paintings illustrates a literary work by an American poet, such as Walt Whitman and Henry Longfellow, and depicts a momentous event in the nation’s history. Also included in the exhibition will be publications by art critic and CCAA founder Christian Brinton, early letters from original CCAA art director William Palmer Lear, and paintings by CCAA charter member George Gillett Whitney. The Founders Exhibition will mark the 84th anniversary of the founding of CCAA. For tickets to the exhibition and more information, visit www. chestercountyarts.org or call 610-696-5600. Oct. 23 to Nov. 8 Group show Chadds Ford Gallery (1609 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford) presents original works by J. Wayne Bystrom, Don Shoffner, Robert Stack and Timothy Wadsworth from Oct. 23 to Nov. 8. There will be a

reception with the artists on Oct. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Call 610388-2412 or visit www. awyethgallery.com. Through Oct. 31 Stan Smokler sculptures Mala Galleria (206 E. State St., Kennett Square) marks the gallery’s third anniversary with an exhibit of metal sculptures by Kennett Square artist Stan Smokler through Oct. 31. Call 610-998-5892 or visit www.malagalleria.com. Through Oct. 31 Kathy Ruck watercolors Chester County Artist Kathy Ruck will have a solo show of her watercolors at Hardcastle Gallery (5714 Kennett Pike, Centreville, Del.) through the end of October. The exhibit features landscapes of Chester County and Northern Delaware as well as florals. Call 302655-5230 or visit www. hardcastlegallery.com. Through Oct. 31 Mitch Lyons solo show Longwood Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) hosts a solo show by local artist Mitch Lyons through Oct. 31. His monotypes, sculpture and pottery are popular with local, regional, national and international collectors. For more information, call 610444-0146 or visit www. longwoodartgallery.com. Through Oct. 31 Metamorphosis exhibit Metamorphosis Wellness

Center (331 E. State St., Kennett Square) is exhibiting acrylics by Melissa Paquette. and watercolors and acrylics by Marietta Dantonio-Madsen, through Oct. 31. Call 610444-8020 or visit www. metamorphosiswellnesscenter. net. Through Oct. 31 Lynne Lockhart and Kirk McBride The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) presents new oil paintings by Lynne Lockhart and Kirk McBride through Oct. 31. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net. Through Nov. 15 ‘Things Beyond Resemblance’ The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts “Things Beyond Resemblance: James Welling Photographs” through Nov. 15. The selection of 47 photos by the Los Angeles photographer is inspired by the life and work of Andrew Wyeth. There will also be photo-based sculptures placed around the museum’s grounds, including Wyeth’s studio. For more information, visit www.brandywinemuseum. org.

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.

To submit items to the Art Spot, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

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OXFORD BOROUGH RESIDENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting will be held to discuss the Parking Management Study at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Oxford Senior Center, 12 East Locust Street, Oxford, Pennsylvania. The purpose of this meeting is to inform and hear public comment about Parking Management ideas in Oxford Borough. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the meeting and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to observe or participate in the proceedings, please contact the Borough Manager to discuss how your needs may best be accommodated. By:

Beatrice V. Brantner Borough Manager

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VALERIE BOHMIER Valerie “Joyce” Bohmier, 86, of New London, passed away on Oct. 6 in her home. Born in 1928, she was the only child of Henry G. and Valerie A. Trelawny. She attended Miami University of Oxford, Ohio, and Plattsburgh State Teachers College in Plattsburgh, N.Y. She then joined the Singer Sewing Machine Company staff to teach and represent them in sales in Kingston, N.Y., and West Chester, Pa. After marrying Bill and settling into New London, Joyce focused on raising her family and supporting her husband’s many business endeavors, including the New London Airport. Her passion for community involvement included founding the New London Recreation Association and the Avon Grove Youth Serving Coalition, serving on the Avon Grove School Board, and advocating for political change locally on the grassroots level. Well known as “the goat lady in New London,” Joyce was a member of the American Dairy Goat Association, bred and showed dairy goats for 35 years, and served as a 4-H dairy goat leader for Chester County during that time. Joyce enjoyed animal husbandry, gardening, canning, sewing, and knitting … and teaching others the same. She also enjoyed traveling. While a member of New London Presbyterian Church, she enjoyed hosting Cords of Love, a ministry that brought ladies together to pray and make items for various ministries, such as veterans, the underprivileged, and chemotherapy patients. She is survived by her husband, Joseph William “Bill” Bohmier, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage; and four of their six children, Michael Bohmier (Joy), Patti Crossan (Ken), Tom Bohmier

(Robbie), and Polly Preston (Ed). She was predeceased by daughter, Terry Bohmier; and son, Tim Bohmier and family (Sharon, Jessica, and Christina). She has eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Oct. 12. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christian Life Center, C/O Missions Ministry, 125 Saginaw Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352; and/or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Her obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www. griecocares.com.

HELEN LOGAN ASTLE Helen L o g a n Astle, 85, passed a w a y peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Oct. 2 at Christiana Hospital. She was born in 1930 in Havre de Grace, Md., to the late Wilmer B. and Margaret A. Logan. She graduated from Calvert High School. She drove a school bus for the Cecil County Public Schools for 15 years and worked as a paraprofessional at Rising Sun Elementary School for 12 years. Helen was the beloved wife of Norman E. Astle. The two shared 64 wonderful years together. She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church, where she served in multiple capacities. She and Norman enjoyed serving with the Cecil County Farm Bureau. Helen loved serving at her church, singing in the choir, volunteering for the Cecil County Farm Bureau and serving on the Cecil County Farm Queen committee. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, reading and spending time with

her family. In addition to her loving husband, she leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory: Six children, Eleanor DeLong (Kenneth), Alma DeLong (Gerald), Norman Astle, Jr. (Stephanie), H. Louise Batory (Robert), Richard Astle, Brenda Waddell (Randy); grandchildren, Jonathan DeLong (Jessica), Jeremy DeLong, Jared DeLong, Madison and Natalie Astle, Nathan, Nicholas and Brent Batory, Alexis and Grant Astle, Quinton and Lily Waddell; great-grandsons, Gideon and Kevin DeLong; sister, Margaret A. Logan; nieces, nephews and beloved friends. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Lewis Ross. Memorial contributions may be made to either Hopewell United Methodist Church or the Cecil County Farm Bureau Women in care of Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 766, Perryville, MD 21903-0766. Funeral services were held Oct. 7. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. Visit www. pattersonfuneralhomemd.com.

EDWARD C. CLASSEN Edward Carl Classen, 89, of Jennersville, formerly of Casper, Wyo., died on Oct. 5 at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. He was the husband of the late Louise Meyerkort Classen, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in New York, N.Y., he was the son of the late Hans C. and the late Rea Schneider Classen. Edward was a 1946 graduate of Princeton University. He served our country during World War II in the Navy. After college, he joined his father in the family business, Independent Fur Brokers, Inc., in New York. He raised his family in Cranbury, N.J., where he was a member of the Cranbury Rescue Squad. For many years, he was a

small business owner and real estate appraiser in Casper, Wyo. In Casper, he was also a member of the Rotary Club. He was a lifelong Lutheran, attending Grace and St. Paul’s in New York, St. Paul’s Lutheran in East Windsor, N.J., Messiah Lutheran in Princeton, N.J., Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Casper, Wyo., and St. Michaels Lutheran in Unionville, Pa. Survivors include two daughters, Laura Classen (Donald Wolfe) and Julia Classen (Judy Remington); one son, Carl Classen (Susan); and five grandchildren, Benjamin, Jennifer and Carrietta Classen and David and Ellen Pizzuto. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Linda Classen. A funeral was held Oct. 9. Interment was in Brainerd Cemetery in Cranbury, N.J. Contributions in his memory may be made to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 318 E. 6th St., Casper, WY 82601; or St. Michael Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 178, Unionville, PA 19375; or to the Rotary Club of Casper Wyoming, P.O. Box 496, Casper, WY 82602. To share a memory with the family, visit www.griecocares.com.

PHYLLIS C. LEO Phyllis C. Leo, 79, Of West Grove, passed away on Oct. 7 at her residence. She was the wife of Anthony J. Leo, who passed away in 1991, and with whom she shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Cecil County, Md., she was the daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn Purcell Craig. She was a homemaker, and an avid gardener. She enjoyed her cats, going to the beach, and being with her family and friends. Phyllis is survived by two daughters, Patricia C. Eick and her husband Robert of Cochranville, and Deborah Leo of West Grove; two sisters, Brenda Craig of Cecilton, Md., and Alberta Biggs of Chesapeake City, Md.; one grandson, Taylor Matthews; and two great-grandchildren, Savannah and Troy.

A visitation with family and friends will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home (200 Rose Hill Rd., West Grove). Service and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Heart Association, 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103. To leave an online condolence, visit www.griecocares.com.

W.D. GARLINGTON W. D. “Bill” Garlington, 91, of West Grove, passed away at Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community on Oct. 4. He was the husband of Helen Louise Barrows Garlington, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Topeka, Kan., he was the son of the late Maurice D. and Grace Webb Garlington. He was raised in Kentucky and graduated from Yale University. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as an Ensign on an aircraft carrier. After the war, he returned to Yale University for his Master of Engineering degree. He worked for the DuPont Company for 37 years in development in the Film and Plastics Department, and retired as a Senior Research Engineer. He was a Scoutmaster in Southbridge and was on the troop committees. He was active in interracial affairs and participated in a Unitariansponsored West Seventh Street apartment renovation project. He helped found the CECON scientific consultation agency and served there as a vice-president and consultant for 15 years. On retirement, he did volunteer work at the Oxford Neighborhood Services Center. He also was a member of the First Unitarian Church of Wilmington, Del., and attended the Academy of Life Long Learning in Wilmington. His interests included painting, woodworking, and woodcarving. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Laura Lee Emery and her husband Bill of Ashland, Ore.,

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and Susan Ayotte and her husband Donald of Georgetown, Del.; and five grandchildren, Chris Garlington, Rea, Shannon and Ian McLean, and Nathan Ayotte. A memorial service was held Oct. 13. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Neighborhood Services Center, 35 North Third Street, Oxford, 19363. Online condolences may be made by visiting www. griecocares.com.

NAOMI M. HOOPES Naomi M. Hoopes, 90, of West Grove, died on Oct. 5 at the Neighborhood Hospice Center in West Chester. She was the widow of the late Edward R. Hoopes, who died in 1998. Born in Sadsbury Township, she was the daughter of the late Robert Roy MacNeal and Mabel Esbenshade MacNeal. Naomi was a Chester County resident all her life. She was employed for 22 years by the Avon Grove School District as an elementary schoolteacher. She was a member of the Avondale Presbyterian Church and she volunteered at Ware Presbyterian Home. She is survived by three children, E. Richard Hoopes and wife Judy of West Grove, Margaret (Peg) H. Bagwell of West Grove, and James E. Hoopes and wife Sandy of Ulysses, Pa.; nine grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and three sisters, Janet Supplee of Sadsburyville, Ann MacVeagh of Huntley, Ill., and Dorothy Young of Sun Lakes, Ariz. She was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Garrison. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. at 328 Sunnyside Rd., West Grove, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2408 Park Dr., Suite A, Harrisburg, PA 17110; or a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be posted at www. wildefuneralhome.com.

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Family Promise open house celebration set for Oct. 22 Family Promise of Southern Chester County invites volunteers and everyone in the community to an Open House at their new Resource Center on Oct. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. The center is at 105 W. Evergreen Street in West Grove. Visitors can tour the facility, meet board members and staff, and celebrate the work of hundreds of volunteers from churches, service clubs and businesses who have renovated the Family Promise Resource Center in recent months. “I am very excited to celebrate the opening of our Resource Center,” said Susan Minarchi, executive director. “We are grateful to Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Church in West Grove for providing this space, which is ideally suited to achieving our mission. We are looking forward to working with the hundreds of volunteers in our host and support congregations. I hope residents, volunteers and church members throughout southern Chester County will join us to celebrate our new facilities and see what we’re all about.” Family Promise of Southern Chester County helps children and their families who are experiencing homelessness in the Oxford, Avon Grove, Kennett Consolidated, and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts. The Pennsylvania Department of Education reported there were 494 school-age children in

southern Chester County impacted by homelessness during the 2013-2014 school year. A sharp increase from the previous year, coupled with the lack of available shelters in southern Chester County, prompted the formation of an area Task Force on Homelessness. The Task Force, which included community leaders, agencies and churches, determined the Family Promise model used by 189 affiliates around the country provided a solution. Family Promise of Southern Chester County is part of a national, nonprofit initiative founded in 1986 that currently has operations in 43 states. There are 13 affiliates throughout Pennsylvania with three more in the process of opening. The mission of the Family Promise program is to help children and their families achieve lasting self-sufficiency and stability by providing meals and shelter through a network of volunteers at church congregations until sustainable housing is found. The national average for families achieving success in the program is 63 days, and 80 percent of the families are successful in maintaining sustainability after a year. The families will stay at a host church facility for dinner, fellowship and overnight sleeping accommodations. After being served breakfast, families will then travel back to the Family Promise Resource Center, where they will work with a case manager to find employment,

affordable housing, and other needed social services. School children will be picked up at the Resource Center by their schools so that they are able to maintain educational continuity. The program will accept four families, or 14 people, at any one time. There are currently 11 host congregations and 13 support congregations committed to participating in the program. The goal is to have a full network of 13 host congregations so each congregation will host only four weeks per year, once every calendar quarter. The host congregations will be supported by support congregations who do not have large enough facilities to accommodate families. “Many generous people have worked long and hard for this moment by making donations of time, effort, money, and in-kind materials and services. It was really amazing to see the entire community come together to work toward satisfying this critical need,” said Dave Haradon, president of the board of directors of Family Promise of Southern Chester County. “Opening and sharing the Resource Center is an important milestone toward achieving our mission to alleviate homelessness in southern Chester County.” To volunteer, make a donation, or provide services, contact Family Promise of Southern Chester County by calling 610-345-1100, or email susan.minarchi@ gmail.com.

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Best-selling Christian recording artist Jason Gray will perform at Willowdale Chapel on Oct. 16 (see listing).

Oct. 16 Jason Gray concert Jason Gray will be at Willowdale Chapel on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. A VIP reception with Gray (ticket $25) will be held at 6 p.m. VIP ticket holders gain early access and are able to save a seat as well as meet Gray. All tickets can be purchased through iTickets.com. Proceeds from the concert benefit The Peacemakers Center, a counseling center in Kennett and in Downingtown. The event also kicks off the sixth Celebrate Recovery anniversary celebration on Oct. 19 at the church. Visit http://www. willowdalechapel.org/ jasongray. Oct. 16-17 Children’s clothing and equipment sale West Grove United Methodist church will hold a children’s clothing and

equipment consignment sale on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Oct. 17 from 8 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, email tracy.mclaughlin@ westgroveumc.org or call 610-869-9334. Oct. 18 and 19 Children’s sale West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) will hold at children’s clothing and equipment consignment sale on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a large selection of clothes,

shoes, coats, toys, books, baby items and equipment. On Saturday, many items will be half-price. For more information, call the church office at 610-869-9334. Oct. 24 Time/Talent/Treasure Auction Saint Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Oxford will be holding a time/talent/treasure auction at the church on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The event will be open to the public. For information, call 610-9328134, or email mpepi@ zoominternet.net. To submit items to the Church Calendar, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com. There is no charge. Information should be received at least two weeks before the event. Not every submission can be included. Please include the address and contact information for the church in your submission.

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Voting ‘yes’ on open space A few October observations program will save East Nottingham Good choices for Kennett Square Borough Council race Kennett Square Borough residents who went to the polls during the Primary Election had to be disappointed—there were three seats on borough council up for election, but only one candidate had filed in time to be on the ballot. But now, with the Nov. 3 General Election quickly approaching, there are six candidates who have diverse qualifications and experiences who are seeking a seat on council. Kennett Square will miss the contributions of the three members of council who are leaving at the end of this year, especially council president Leon Spencer, who has been a faithful public servant for many years. But voters have some good candidates to choose from in Wayne Braffman, Doug Doerfler, Mark Krahforst, Jennifer MacFarland, Jamie Mallon, and John Thompson. We encourage everyone to go out and vote on Nov. 3.

East Nottingham voters to decide the fate of township’s open space program On this page, there is a letter to the editor written by Shelley McLeod. She is a candidate for supervisor in East Nottingham Township. Instead of writing about her own candidacy, McLeod has written a thoughtful—and informative piece—about why the township’s residents should turn out on Election Day and vote “yes” to the referendum question regarding the township’s Open Space Program. East Nottingham residents, please read the letter and go out to vote on Election Day. It’s an important issue not just for East Nottingham, but the entire Oxford area.

Cheers to Kennett Square If you were at the 18th annual Kennett Brewfest last Saturday, you know what a fun event it is. This years Brewfest took place on an absolutely perfect fall day, with attendees enjoying the food, the music, and, of course, some of the best regional and national craft beers. The fact that the event is a large fundraiser for Historic Kennett Square only makes it better. Historic Kennett Square does many things throughout the year to promote the town. It also organized the recent meet-thecandidates night where residents had the opportunity to ask questions of the borough council candidates. Cheers to Kennett Square on another great event.

residents money in the long run

Letter to the Editor: East Nottingham Township voters will have one more thing to vote for in the upcoming General Election—their open space program. During the July 14 meeting, the East Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors, by a 3-2 vote, decided to put our open space program on the ballot this fall. So, on Nov. 3, East Nottingham voters will go to the polls to choose if they wish to continue this land preservation program or to stop the program entirely. I am writing to talk about the possible outcome of this vote. Sadly, taxpayers are being put in a position to either slightly increase our Earned Income Tax (EIT) now, or increase our school taxes by much more in the next few years. How? Well, the township is not currently collecting the 0.5% Earned Income Tax for the open space program. By putting this program on the ballot as a referendum question, we have been told that the Board of Supervisors will have to re-impose the 0.5% income tax that funds the program for the next five years if it is voted back in. But, if the program is not voted back in, we will almost certainly raise our school taxes (by much more than that 0.5%) in the next four or five years because

of the increase in development that will occur with the open space program not in existence. If the program is voted down in November, residents are all but rolling out the red carpet for developers to come in and buy up the local farmland in East Nottingham. Unlike in 2004, the sewer moratorium has now been lifted and the public waterlines are being extended to the outer parts of our township (and those municipalities surrounding us). This makes it easier for even more houses to be built on our farm lands, both increasing the number of cars on our roads, students in our schools, and services needed for residents. There are already 506 houses on the books to be built in East Nottingham, even with this program in place. Now imagine how many houses will be put on the books without this program in place. By getting rid of our open space program, we can no longer put local farms into Ag Preservation and will almost certainly see another 600 to 800 homes built. This adds up to a possible 1,200 new homes to be built in East Nottingham Twp in the next two to eight years. And,it isn’t the houses themselves that will cost us—it is the additional students placed in our schools at $9,000 per student (this is a low estimate when

you look at the school budget and divide it by the number of students in our schools). So, if we do an estimate of 2,400 new students coming from these 1,200 houses (U.S. average is 2.3 students per household), that will cost our district an additional $21.6 million a year…without even adding in the amount to build the new school that will be needed (per school district officials). And these houses will only bring in an additional $7.2 million in taxes, so the deficit will be made up by increasing the school taxes on residents. And, it won’t just be East Nottingham residents footing this bill. Residents in the rest of the Oxford Area School District will be affected because it will increase the school taxes for the entire school district. This influx of students will force us to build yet another new school as well as added construction to alter the interior of a few of our current schools to meet this student population growth. From recent history, we know how much building the new high school can cost us… $42 million. Are you ready to pay that kind of bill again? If we vote “Yes” on the open space program it will cost us 0.5% of our earned income a year. The average East Nottingham resident’s income is $74,000 according to the U.S. Census, so,

that would cost an average of $370 a year for six years, or a total of $2,220 over six years. Now, if we increase the school budget by $21.6 million a year (at the least) that would cost the average homeowner a lot more…and for a longer period of time. Look at it this way…you can give up a $1 a day for six years or you can give up $5 a day indefinitely. The choice is yours. I would also like to thank Supervisors Scott Blum and Art Rieck for standing up for taxpayers by voting to keep the program off of the ballot and in its current state. Sadly, they were outvoted by people who do not want to see the program continue, but I thank them for standing up for us and our tax dollars. This decision isn’t just about saving our open spaces and preserving our quality of life, it’s also about saving taxpayers’ hardearned money. In closing, if you are a voting resident of East Nottingham Township, please join me in voting “Yes” on Nov. 3. Help to save our open space program and save yourself money in the long run. If you don’t live in East Nottingham, reach out to any friends who do and pass along the message, because it affects all of us. Shelley McLeod Meadowcroft East Nottingham Twp

Guest Column

We need a Senator who cares about what middle-class Americans need Letter to the Editor: For many Americans, one of the most important issues in the current national election campaign is their ability to earn a living. Both parties have taken on jobs issues, in their separate ways. Economics already counts highly in this election: we are hearing about income inequality, the wasting of the middle class, the pitiful growth in gross domestic product, and the accumulation of wealth into the fortunes of a few individuals.

The candidates, and the media, concentrate on jobs and income. Yet behind the declines and stagnations that we have suffered in these are changes in the distribution of wealth in the last 40 years. Wealth is a form of what economists call capital. Those who own it receive “rents.” Capital becomes wealth when its rents are greater than enough for its owner to live on. When the owner isn’t just a playboy, these extra rents are reinvested in more wealth, which then keeps growing. Wealthy indi-

viduals keep getting richer. Most Americans, even the middle class, have no such wealth. We try to live on our earned incomes and save some capital. We hope that, as we become more productive over our lifetimes, our incomes will grow. This is what is failing us now – wages are not growing, even though workers are producing wealth at greater and greater rates. Where is the extra wealth going? Not into higher wages, but into the estates of a small group of people amounting

to 0.1 percent or 1 percent of Americans. Senator Pat Toomey, in his book “The Road to Prosperity,” writes that this is nonsense, because even though incomes of working groups stay stagnant, individual workers in those groups would still enjoy raises due to promotions. He seems to think that employment works like a pyramid scheme, everyone continuously getting promotions and raises. With a Harvard degree in political science, Senator

Toomey knows better. His agenda is the status quo, the very wealthy absorbing the fruits of growing productivity and getting wealthier, and the middle class declining. We really don’t need a Senator for the so-called Club for Growth, but one who cares about what middle-class Americans need. Joe Sestak, Democratic candidate for Senate in the 2016 election is also a Harvard graduate in political science (PhD this time) and has also written a book, “Walking in Your Shoes to Restore

the American Dream.” He explains how the American Dream can be restored by proactive programs such as in education, increasing workforce skills, providing opportunities for small business, and, yes, raising the minimum wage. The status quo and the super-wealthy get small shrift in his program, but the middle class would prosper. It would be about time. Paul Kronick Kennett Square

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Three strikes and you’re out, Governor Wolf If you’re a baseball fan like I am, you love a close game. Excitement reaches a fever pitch when the home team is losing in the bottom of the 9th with two outs and two strikes. The batter has one last chance to swing for the fences or strike out and concede defeat. The pressure is on and the crowd is on the edge of their seats.

That was the state budget scenario this week when the House voted on Governor Wolf’s third tax increase plan. It had been nearly 100 days since the budget deadline, and Wolf had proposed three separate tax increase plans—each of which would be the largest tax hike in the nation. But when Wolf stepped up to the plate on Wednesday

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and choked up for one more swing, he whiffed—strike three was called on his tax plans. Incredibly, rather than concede defeat and focus on compromise, the governor went up to the mic and declared victory. “I think it was a good day,” Wolf touted. “This was a show and I think we did very well.” He then refused to take any tax options—rejected even by members of his own party— off the table. In what world is a third straight defeat considered a win? It’s true, the governor has tried three times to force higher taxes on all Pennsylvanians. First, he aimed for a staggering $1,400-per-familyof-four tax hike—a plan so outrageous he couldn’t even get one vote from Democrats. Then, he attempted a $1,000 increase, which didn’t even make it to the plate for a vote. On Wednesday, he tried for a $750 rise—only to have his plan go down in flames

with just 37 percent of House members supporting it and losing nine members of his own party. The message is clear if only Wolf will listen: Pennsylvanians have no appetite for broad-based tax increases that would particularly impact low- and middle-class earners. Our state already bears the 10thhighest state and local tax burden in the nation at $4,374 per person. Insisting that families pay hundreds of dollars more displays a tragic lack of leadership. Ironically, while Wolf has spent the past 100 days— and counting—playing “lone wolf” politics, he’s sacrificed opportunities to address one of the key issues he pledged to tackle in his first 100 days: education funding. Indeed, the budget passed by the state Legislature in June—and summarily vetoed by the governor—included record-high spending for basic education. And as budget gridlock dragged from

one month into two—then three—and schools faced funding uncertainty that could shutter their doors, Wolf again vetoed stop-gap legislation that would have retroactively funded schools and social service organizations. This begs the question: Is school funding truly a priority? Or is Wolf’s true aim higher taxes under the guise of education? For more than 100 days now, Wolf has played budget blockade, giving lip service to education spending but deliberately blocking funding from flowing to schools. Meanwhile, he’s continued his “Schools that Teach” tour— better named “Tax Hike or Bust” tour—bellowing “It’s their fault!” against the backdrop of the very schools he is holding hostage. Consider that Pennsylvanian’s school districts have already borrowed more than $346 million as a result of the budget gridlock. And this borrowing comes at an interest cost of up to

$11.2 million. Yet, when Wolf had the chance to deliver relief via the stopgap on day 91 of the impasse, he refused. On day 94, he traveled to yet another elementary school to try to convince Pennsylvanians that school funding is his priority. Hardly persuasive. And even less so given Wolf’s post-veto assertion that he “wants a fight.” Meanwhile schools borrow money under threat of shutdown. Human services organizations operate in crisis mode. And Pennsylvania families remain in limbo, unsure whether they’ll be asked to send Harrisburg even more of their hard-earned money. A “fight” should be a governor’s last priority. With the first 100 days of gridlock now in the history books, Governor Wolf must stop living in denial, end his tax-hike obsession, and come to the table to fund Pennsylvanians’ priorities. By Matthew Brouillette

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Avon Grove wins big in Homecoming game Jones scores 4 Tds and the defense turns in a shutout

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Avon Grove didn’t play flawlessly in the first quarter of last Saturday’s game against Octorara. A football person with a trained eye could review the tapes and find the missteps: A missed block here, a pass that was a little off the mark there. A defender might have missed a tackle at some point. A receiver might have run the wrong route. But for a long stretch in the first and second quarter, Avon Grove’s offense and defense executed so well that perfection seemed almost possible. On the opening drive, Avon Grove marched 62 yards on 6 plays, with running back Nate Jones taking the ball into the end zone from 31 yards out for a quick 7-0 lead. After the defense forced Octorara to go three-andout, Avon Grove took over at their own 28. Jones took the hand-off, found an opening on the right side, and then raced 72 yards down the right sideline for another touchdown, making it 14-0. A few minutes later, Avon Grove quarterback Shane McLaughlin lofted a nice pass along the left sideline to wide receiver Henry Buchanan. He raced past the Octorara defenders for a 62-yard touchdown,

making it 21-0. In the closing minute of the first quarter, Jones scored again, this time from 19 yards out, to make it 28-0. While the offense was firing on all cylinders, Avon Grove’s defense was also doing good work, preventing Octorara from picking up a single first down. Linebackers Dan Hazewski and Ryan Hoffman were turning in their typically strong performances, while senior defensive end Michael Burritt made several big plays, including two sacks on Octorara quarterback Trent Pawling. After the game, Avon Grove head coach Harry O’Neill talked about how both the offense and defense performed well. “That’s as good as we’ve played in the last two years,” explained O’Neill. “Our kids were very focused right from the start.” In the second quarter, McLaughlin a 52-yard drive, completing a 6-yard pass to wide receiver Brett Yurkovich and a 14-yarder to tight end Chris Vahey. A 4-yard run by Kevin Francis moved the ball to the 7-yard line. Avon Grove put Hoffman in the backfield and the 240pound linebacker powered his way into the end zone, making it 34-0.

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Avon Grove won the battle in the trenches for much of the game.

Jones added his fourth touchdown of the game with 1:15 left in the second quarter, scoring from 52 yards out. That made it 41-0. Jones had 227 yards rushing on just 13 carries. McLaughlin, meanwhile, was 7-for-8 passing for 129 yards. In the second half, with many of the starters for both teams on the bench, Avon Grove put together a remarkable 21-play drive—all rushing attempts—that took up much of the third quarter and almost five minutes of the fourth quarter. A trio of running backs—Francis, Dino Arhontakis, and Kyri Rossiter—combined to

move the ball 74 yards. Then sophomore quarterback Shane Wolford completed the drive by carrying the ball into the end zone from two yards out. When kicker Kevin Sheehan hit the extra point, it was 48-0. Avon Grove tallied more than 300 yards on the ground, due in no small part to the fact that offensive linemen like David Trosky, Dylan Curtis, and Spencer Wallace were consistently winning the battle in the trenches. O’Neill said that a key to the team’s success was the running of Jones, who has turned in some really good performances during his junior season.

“Nate got going early today, and when he gets going early that’s good for us,” O’Neill said. McLaughlin was incredibly efficient, and he put most of his passes right where he wanted them. The defense put together a complete game, limiting Octorara to under 100 total yards of offense. The fact that this solid performance came on Homecoming, in front of large, boisterous crowd, had to be special for Avon Grove, especially the seniors. “The crowd was great,” O’Neill said. “We’re trying to change the culture a little bit, to get the student body

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Linebacker Ryan Hoffman got the rare opportunity to carry the ball—and scored a touchdown.

involved. They will come out for us, especially if we play well and give them something good to watch.” The impressive win over Octorara is yet another sign that Avon Grove’s football program is heading in the right direction. The victory not only improved Avon Grove’s record to 3-3 on the season, it also gave the team as many wins this year as in the previous three years combined. “If we play the right way and practice the right way, good things happen,” O’Neill said. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Sophomore Kevin Francis has been a key contributor to this year’s team.

Alexander honored as the grand marshal of Avon Grove Homecoming Parade By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer For 11 years, Tom Alexander stood at the

podium in front of a large Homecoming crowd and served as the master of ceremonies as the Homecoming Court was

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Homecoming King James Petrison and Homecoming Queen Elizabeth Bavuso.

announced and the grand marshal was honored. It was one of his many duties as principal of Avon Grove High School. At this year’s Homecoming, Alexander was back at the same podium, but for a very different reason. Alexander was promoted to a position in the district’s central office in July, and the students in the high school decided to honor the former principal by naming him the grand marshal of the Homecoming Parade. Emma Daly, the president of the high school’s student council, introduced Alexander, outlining some of his contributions to the district. She explained that his 25-year career at Avon Grove began when he was a teacher at the Fred S. Engle Middle School. Alexander subsequently served as an assistant principal and principal at the school. Then he moved on to the

high school, to serve as the principal there. The district tapped him to be the director of educational support services at the end of the last school year. “I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we were sad to see Mr. A. leave the high school,” Daly said. “We wish him well on his new position.” Alexander’s gratitude for the Avon Grove community was evident during his speech. “Why is Avon Grove so special?” He asked. “It has a lot of heart. Avon Grove will always be the place that I consider home.” New high school principal Scott DeShong oversaw his first Homecoming celebration. He complimented the students on the tremendous school spirit that they showed during the week of activities. This year’s Homecoming Court included freshman

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Tom Alexander, the director of educational support services, was selected as the grand marshal of the Avon Grove Homecoming Parade this year.

class representatives Alex Alvarez and Suzanne Saienni, sophomore representatives Brandon Bryant and Kirsten Banter, junior representatives Timothy DeVoll and Lexi Harrison, and the

Homecoming King and Queen, seniors James Petrison and Elizabeth Bavuso. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Celebrating Homecoming, Unionville defeats Oxford, 24-7 By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Amid the pomp and pageantry of any Homecoming celebration – visiting alumni, the crowning of King and Queen, and the syncopated precision of a marching band – very often, the central component that brings all of these visuals together is played like an

afterthought. Not so last Friday evening at Unionville’s Homecoming. Behind a lights-out defense, some superb special team opportunities, and the continued onetwo punch of quarterback Brendan Boyle and running back Brandon Boon, the Indians jumped to first place in the Ches-Mont American (2-0) and 4-2 overall with

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Percussionist Irene Liu performs with the Unionville High School Marching Band.

a solid 24-7 victory over visiting Oxford. After a late afternoon rain caused a 45-minute delay, Unionville jumped to a quick 8-0 lead early in the first quarter, when a pass interference call on Oxford moved the ball within the Hornet’s red zone. Carries by Boyle and Boon drove Unionville to the two yardline, and with 3:44 left in the first quarter, Boon put the Indians on the board with a two-yard touchdown run, which was followed by a two-point conversion on a pass from Joe Zubillaga to Mark Knightly. Meanwhile, Oxford quarterback Dan Green and running back Tim Davis could not engineer any offensive threats early in the game. On its second possession, Green attempted to punt from his own 10 yard-line but fumbled the snap, which was then recovered by Zubillaga, who scored with 2:40 left in the first quarter to give Unionville an early 15-0 lead. Inheriting the ball on the 40 early in the second quarter, Unionville jumped

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Unionville quarterback Brendan Boyle finds a running gap during the Indians’ 24-7 Homecoming victory over visiting Oxford on Oct. 9.

to a 22-0 lead when Boyle tossed a perfect, overthe-shoulder pass to wide receiver Tyler Marmo for a 60-yard touchdown strike with 8:43 left in the half. Oxford mounted its only scoring drive of the game deep into the second quarter, when a series of solid runs by Davis and a Green pass to wide receiver Brandon Deshields moved the ball to the Unionville 13 yard-line. A pass to wide receiver Michael Williams moved the ball to the nine yard-line, a pitch to Davis ended on the one-yard line, and with 2:11 left in the first

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Seniors Jacob Csuy and Gabrielle Samulewicz were named Homecoming King and Queen during halftime ceremonies.

Oxford quarterback Dan Green attempts to find receivers in the fourth quarter.

half, Green plunged in for the touchdown. With 7:56 left in the third quarter, Green was again stopped on a punt attempt, when linebacker Trevor Gardiner blocked the punt for a safety to give the Indians a 24-7 lead, which they held for the remainder of the game. If there was a defensive effort that stood out for Unionville, it was Gardiner, who recorded three-and-a-half sacks on the evening, in addition to the blocked punt. “I thought defensively we were solid, and our special teams were effective,” said Unionville Head Coach Pat Clark. “We’ve been dealing with four or five kids out of the line-up, and our timing was a little off, but we’re still in first place in the league, we bounced back and held them to seven points. I’m really proud of the way this team played hard.” Currently standing atop the Ches-Mont American after a convincing

Homecoming victory, perhaps the truest test for Unionville this season will come this Saturday afternoon, when they host Great Valley, who is 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the conference. With an effective offensive scheme largely based on its running game, Clark said that little in the offensive way of things is likely to change for the remainder of the season. “We’ve historically been a run-first team and (Boyle and Boon) are two guys who can make big plays for us,” he said. “Coming down the stretch, it’s going to be Boyle and Boon and Marmo and Nash. That’s who we’re going to ride with.” With the loss, Oxford fell to 1-2 in the ChesMont American and 1-5 overall. The Hornets travel to Bishop Shanahan this Friday night. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Chester County Commissioners present agricultural awards The Chester County Board of Commissioners, along with the Agricultural Development Council, presented three agricultural awards at the Commissioners’ Meeting Oct. 8. This year, The Farmer of the Year award was presented to two co-winners: the team behind Seven Stars Farm in Phoenixville and Lewis Wilkinson of West Grove. Seven Stars Farm, represented by farm manager Mark Dunphy at the meeting, operates on approximately 350 acres of preserved land leased from the Kimberton Waldorf School, with whom they share a strong reciprocal relationship. Both the school and the farm follow the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, meaning that the farm is certified biodynamic and that the plants, soil, and animals are treated as an interconnected system. Seven Stars Farm is widely celebrated for their organic, European-style yogurt

which is carried in markets nationwide. The team does everything on site from field work, to running the dairy, processing the yogurt and even sales and marketing. They credit much of their success to the strong partnerships they enjoy with the family members, friends and employees who help run the farm, as well as the several organically-certified farms that supply additional milk needed to meet the ever-growing consumer demand for their yogurt. The other Farmer of the Year co-winner, Lewis Wilkinson, is a crop farmer who farms over 1,000 acres between his own property and several large parcels he manages under various management agreements. He runs a flourishing custom farming business from his headquarters in West Grove where he and his small staff are responsible for planting and harvesting a wide variety of crops including hay, soy and corn. The hay he harvests goes towards supporting two of

the county’s most important agricultural industries: dairy (as feed) and mushroom (as composted growing materials). Wilkinson cites advances in agricultural technology, in both sophisticated precision farming equipment and genetic engineering, as the key factors allowing him to increase productivity and scale over his 38 years of farming. His shining rows of large, valuable farm equipment are a testament to his strong faith in the profitable future of agriculture in the county. “On the face of it, Lewis Wilkinson’s operation and Seven Stars Farm appear to have little in common,” said Ag Council Director Hillary Krummrich. “However, both family-run operations play vital economic roles in the county and are the products of farmers who care deeply for the land and natural resources in their care. We are fortunate to have such a diversity of successful farm businesses here in Chester County.”

The Distinguished Agricultural Service award was given to Howard and Janet Robinson, active Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau members since 1968. Both Howard and Janet have held long term leadership positions in the chapter and its various subcommittees, encouraging members to become active in their local governments and educating residents about the importance of supporting local agriculture. They are also very active

members of their local grange organization, school board and the creation of the Oxford Village Market, which has helped revitalize the downtown Oxford area. Synonymous with the Chester Delaware Farm Bureau chapter and local agriculture in general, these two dedicated individuals have worked tirelessly over the years to serve as proud advocates for farmers like themselves and all of us who depend on farmers each and every day.

The Chester County Farmer of the Year Award is presented to a deserving individual or family who exemplifies outstanding farm practices, has an innovative operation and keen business sense, and who runs a wellmaintained farm. The Distinguished Agricultural Service award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to, and provided exceptional service for the Chester County agricultural community.

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The Distinguished Agricultural Service award was given to Howard and Janet Robinson, active Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau members since 1968.

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The team behind Seven Stars Farm in Phoenixville and Lewis Wilkinson of West Grove were named the recipients of the county’s Farmer of the Year Award.

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Kennett Square Borough honors agency Hunger Walk set for Oct. 18 that helps victims of domestic violence By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Kennett Square Borough Mayor Matthew Fetick presented a proclamation to the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the Oct. 5 meeting of borough council. Fetick noted that there isn’t a lot of attention paid to domestic violence, so it is good that there is an agency like the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County to provide assistance to those who need it the most. Terry Moody, the director of development and communication for the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County, said that domestic violence is a very important issue, with statistics showing that one in three women will be a victim of domestic violence. Men are victims as well, and in surprisingly high numbers. Moody

encouraged everyone to stand up against domestic violence, and said that it’s very important for victims to report any incidents, which can range from physical violence to emotional abuse to financial issues. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, six different downtowns throughout Chester County are being decorated with purple ribbons. Mary Hutchins, the executive director of Historic Kennett Square, reported that they are working with Longwood Gardens officials on plans for the shuttle to run between the world renowned attraction and Kennett Square. Hutchins explained that there was a positive response to the shuttle last year, the first that this initiative was introduced. Last year, approximately 800 riders took the shuttle. The expectation is that there will be even more riders this year during the

four Saturdays that the shuttle will run. Kennett Square Borough Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Longwood Gardens for the holiday shuttle. Historic Kennett Square officials are also working on plans for many of the other holiday activities that are slated to take place, including the parade the carriage rides. One new addition this year will likely be a pop up park that will be set up around the town’s Christmas tree during the holiday season. In other business, borough council approved free holiday parking for specific hours during the Christmas shopping season. Kennett Square Borough Council approved the Special Event Application for the annual Halloween Parade, which is slated for Oct. 25. Council president Leon Spencer announced that the Shade Tree Commission

now has two vacancies that need to be filled in order for the commission to meet because there is not currently enough members to form a quorum. Anyone interested in serving on the commission should contact Kennett Square Borough at 610-444-6020. A county-wide rally to end domestic violence will take place at 1 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Kerr Park in Downingtown. Special guests expected to attend include State Sen. Andy Dinniman, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan, Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell, and Domestic Violence Center of Chester County CEO Dolly Wideman-Scott. For more information about the event, contact Terry Moody at 610-431-3546. For free and confidential help 24 hours a day, call 888-7117270 or visit www.dvccc. com. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

Local organizers are planning the John H. Ware IV Help Hunger Walk on Oct. 18. This event is replacing the annual Crop Walk in Oxford because organizers wanted to keep the money in the community to support four food banks. According to Buzz Tyson, the director of the Lighthouse Youth Center, naming the event in memory of John H. Ware IV is also a way to honor him. The walk will benefit the Neighborhood Services

Center, the Lighthouse Youth Center, the Avon Grove Bridge Food Pantry, and the Church of God Divine Sent Food Cupboard. Registration for the walk is at 1 p.m. The walk starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Oxford Memorial Park. For more information, email jimandetha@ zoominternet.net. The event is sponsored by the Oxford Area Civic Association and Oxford Ministerium.

Jane Freeman of the Oxford Area Civic Association, Buzz Tyson of the Lighthouse Youth Center, and Jim Sumner and Connie Winchester. Sumner and Winchester are the coordinators for the John H. Ware IV Memorial Help Hunger Walk.

Inventory to be liquidated as Jodlbauer Furniture closes All inventory at Jodlbauer Furniture, a family-owned retailer of furniture in northeastern Maryland for nearly seven decades, will be sold off following a bank foreclosure of all of Jodlbauer’s inventory. The inventory and contents located at the two company properties in Elkton, Md., are being sold and the properties

have been listed for sale. Jodlbauer opted to shut down operations due to increasing business pressures caused by a slow economy, changing consumer buying habits, increased competition and other factors, said Andrew Jodlbauer, current owner and grandson of the founder. Jodlbauer has been owned and operated by three

generations of Jodlbauers during its long history. The store was founded by Julius Jodlbauer, Sr., in 1946 and operated at locations on West Main Street and North Street before moving to its current location on Route 40. Throughout the years, Jodlbauer served shoppers throughout northeastern Maryland, southeastern Pennsylvania

and northwestern Delaware, and the store was well known in the area. John Jodlbauer, Andrew Jodlbauer’s uncle, recently retired after more than 50 years in the business. He had helped run the store with his brother, Julius, Jr., after their father’s retirement. Jodlbauer Furniture has earned the Winner’s Choice designation for best area

furniture store in the Cecil Whig newspaper’s annual Reader’s Choice survey for each of the past three years. “The Jodlbauer family sincerely wants to thank all of its loyal customers and dedicated employees,” Andrew Jodlbauer said in a press release issued prior to the foreclosure. “We are grateful to have been involved in such a

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Live2Lead conference inspires local leaders By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Scott Walker, the coordinator of the Live2Lead business empowerment conference held last Friday at the Willowdale Chapel, stood in front of a room of successful people and told them, “Strengths do not matter, unless you plan on doing something different with them in the future. If tomorrow comes and we merely want to continue doing what we’re doing today, then there is no reason for us to have this conversation right now.” Walker’s powerful message was just one of many a local audience of more than 200 heard, as part of a national conference intended to engage, equip and encourage leaders to lead by example, finish well and leave a multi-generational impact of good. Introduced by a global simulcast message by internationally-acclaimed motivational speaker John Maxwell of the John Maxwell Company, the conference also featured live video feeds with national speakers,

who included personal and executive coach Valorie Burton; author and speaker Pat Lencioni; and Microsoft Chief Operating Officer Kevin Turner. Following a lunch break, the conference held two afternoon elective sessions, which addressed topics such as identifying, integrating and replicating values; influential business negotiation; discovering your strengths; and maximizing the virtual work environment. Guests were also invited to visit Longwood Gardens following the afternoon sessions. The Maxwell Foundation’s conference, now in its second year, approached Walker in January, with the idea that they wanted to create a Philadelphia-area presence. Walker, a Newtown Square resident, was chosen for good reason: As founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Walker Services Group, Walker has worked with global giants in business for the past three decades, helping them to create a foundation for leadership through executive coaching and team building. In 2012, Walker

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Local business leader Scott Walker leads a group session on building strengths, at the Live2Lead conference, held last Friday at the Willowdale Chapel.

Inspirational speaker and author Angela Jo Manieri delivered one of many afternoon presentations at the conference.

founded myLEADERSHIPu: Leadership for Life, whose mission is to encourage leaders to lead by example. “The two greatest commands of scripture are to love the Lord with all your heart and love your neighbor, as yourself,” Walker said. “My personal mission statement and what extends is through my business is, ‘Scott Walker exists to engage, equip and encourage leaders to lead by example, finish strong and most importantly, leave a multi-generational impact for good.’ You don’t get there if you don’t finish strong, and you don’t finish

strong if you don’t lead by example today.” David Oliver of Oliver Heating and Cooling in nearby Delaware County attended the conference for business and personal reasons. His father began the company in 1971, largely on the advice of fellow members of the church he belonged to. “At Oliver, we live by the golden rule, to treat others as you would want to be treated,” Oliver said. “I like the idea of getting outside of yourself and thinking about helping others, about being more than just yourself. It’s choosing every day to make

a difference, and think about how you’re going to help other people, and by doing that, you help yourself.” The best example of what clearly defines leadership, Walker said, was demonstrated at the conference during the opening sessions. Several months ago, as he was preparing the activity outline for the conference, Walker invited a local drumline corps to kick off the event. Two weeks ago, he received an e-mail from the leader of the group, telling Walker that the drums the school had originally lent the group, had been reclaimed by

the school. “They came in last night to drop off their equipment, and they had the saddestlooking drums,” Walker said. “I told the opening session, if you all kick in about twenty bucks, this group can pay for new drums. We’re now up to about one thousand dollars. That’s the heart of this team. That’s what leaders do. Leaders see potential in others and they make an investment, and when a group makes an effort, things begin to happen.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

Two Stones Pub could be coming to Jennersville

By Nancy Johnson Correspondent

Kevin Lahn, leasing agent for the Shoppes of Jenners Village, is excited about the prospect of expanding the shopping center for a popular local restaurant, Two Stones Pub. This would be a fourth location for Two Stones, which currently has restaurants in Wilmington, Newark and Kennett Square. However, he and solicitor Joe Riper are concerned that they may miss out on the opportunity if they don’t soon get some clarification from Penn Township’s Board of Supervisors. Riper addressed the supervisors at the Oct. 7 meeting, saying, “The footprint [for expansion] was approved a long time ago, but a question has been raised as to whether parking is adequate.” He explained that when the shopping center was designed, the number of parking spaces was calculated based on square footage of a business. For every 1,000 square feet, four parking spaces were to be allotted. “This shopping center has five-plus parking spaces, and would still have that number when Two Stones is built,” Riper said. Riper pressed the board for a decision on the parking. “If we don’t get moving on it, we could lose the liquor license

or the lease. When do you think you can look at it?” Riper asked. Board chairman Curtis Mason said that the board was waiting on reports from both their engineer and solicitor. “If this gets put off, or we have to go through conditional use, we could have a real problem,” Riper added. “It’s critical for us.” “I don’t want this township to miss this opportunity. It would be a great addition to the shopping center and for Penn residents,” Lahn said. In other business, Susan Elks presented the Chester County Planning Commission’s proposal to assist with the daunting project of updating Penn Township’s zoning ordinance. She explained that, through the Vision Partnership program, the county would cover 70 percent of the cost, with the remaining 30 percent, $17,056, to be paid by the township through $2,100 payments per quarter for two years. Elks said that Penn’s ordinance was up to date in 2007, but there have been many additions made to it since then. “We will look at it line by line to see if items are current practice, look at uses, and if there are new ones coming into the township,” she said. Skip McGrew, chairman of Penn’s Planning Commission, agreed with Elks’ evaluation.

“We’ve seen the need to rewrite and reorganize the ordinance,” he said. “It was done at different times and is not consistent.” Elks introduced her co-worker, Jeannine Speirs, who would be working directly with Penn’s Planning Commission. Twenty task force meetings are anticipated, and it was recommended that at least one supervisor be on the task force. Elks noted that the attendance of the township’s engineer and/or solicitor would be necessary for some of the meetings. “I think you did a great job on our comprehensive plan,” Mason said. “A zoning ordinance takes more attention that a comprehensive plan,” Elks said. The supervisors agreed to contract the Chester County Planning Commission to assist with updating the zoning ordinance. The plan is to have two general meetings in the remaining months of 2015, and begin the active meetings at the start of 2016. Township engineer Kevin Matson gave the board an update on the intersection or Route 796 and Baltimore Pike. He noted that there have been several meetings recently about funding the road construction project that would widen the road and realign the intersection. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.6 million. A

Race Through The Grapes takes place this Saturday

Event honors the memory of Greg DeSimone, M.D. The second running of The Race Through The Grapes is set for Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. at Paradocx Vineyard (1833 Flint Hill Rd., Landenberg). The event, organized by The Friends of Greg DeSimone, honors the memory of the longtime medical director of the Emergency Department at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove. A challenging crosscountry 5K run and walk, The Race Through The Grapes winds through the hills, wooded areas and dirt trails of a vineyard. Activities begin at 9:30 a.m. as race-day registration opens for those signing up the morning of the event. Pre-registrants can check in and pick up their participant packet from 9:30 to 10:45

a.m. The race takes off at 11 a.m., with the walk starting shortly thereafter. Awards are given to the top male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each age category. While waiting the race results, participants over 21 can enjoy a free wine tasting of Paradocx specialties in a souvenir wine glass. Race results will be handled by the Chester County Running Store. Children can check out the fire engines at the event as well as some of the fall activities offered by the vineyard. Local vendors will sell refreshments, donating a portion of the proceeds to the event. The entry fee is $40 for those 21 and older, or $30 for those under 21.

Spectators can participate in the wine tasting for $12 each. Proceeds benefit a scholarship awarded annually to a Physician Assistant student. Danielle Littrell, an Arcadia University student, was the first recipient of the Dr. Greg DeSimone Scholarship. During his 22-year tenure, Dr. DeSimone saved countless lives and cared for many living in the Southern Chester County community. For many years, he served as a mentor for students enrolled in Physician Assistant programs at Arcadia and Drexel Universities. Learn more about or register to participate in The Race Through The Grapes at www.sccems.org/ content/race.

“good faith” agreement has PennDOT covering half. In addition, Matson applied for a grant in the amount of $257,000. He has been told everything was received for the grant application, and he should have word on it by early November. Mason voiced his frustration that funding for work on the congested intersection is not yet committed. “I don’t like the way the pendulum keeps slipping to the township,” he said. “We bought the Red

Rose Inn [to allow the road to be widened], got $60,000 from developers and applied for a $257,000 grant.” “The ball is inching forward,” Matson responded. He explained that Penn was the only municipality to be offered a pilot program, HOP Assist, whereby PennDOT pays half of the estimated construction cost. “We don’t want to lose this opportunity,” he said. Matson and the supervisors briefly discussed

a 209 study, which basically tracks road usage for the purpose of collecting funds from new construction projects that would put additional traffic on the roads. He emphasized that it is not a toll, and does not affect existing owners. “I think it’s a smart mechanism, but it is a rigorous study and could take up to a year,” he said. “I think using the opportunity to get developers to come to the table is a better option.”

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ESTATE OF MacArthur Peterson Late of Penn Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters of Administration on the Estate of the above named MacArthur Peterson having been granted to the undersigned , who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to James Peterson, Co- Administrator, Timothy Peterson, Co- Administrator c/o Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire, 208 E. Locust St. P.O. Box 381, Oxford, Pa 19363 10p-7-3t

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Advertisement of grant of letters ESTATE OF Louise C. Belden, Deceased. Late of the Township of Pennsbury, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary on the Estate of the above have been granted to the undersigned , who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to PNC Bank, N.A. and Elizabeth B. Iman Executors, C/O W. Jeffery Whittle, Esquire, P.O. Box 1680, Wilmington, DE, 19899-1680 or their Attorney: W. Jeffery Whittle, Cooch and Taylor, P.A., P.O. Box 1680, Wilmington, DE, 19899-1680 10p-7-3t

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Rarely seen works by N.C. Wyeth in West Chester Founders Exhibition celebrates artist’s contribution to the Art Association By John Chambless Staff Writer A landmark exhibition of 17 works by N.C. Wyeth is a homecoming for the artist who, in 1931, was one of the founders of the Chester County Art Association in West Chester. The Founders Exhibition, which runs through Oct. 18, marks the 84th anniversary of the Art Association, which was founded by Wyeth, Dr. Christian Brinton and William Palmer Lear as a showcase for the artists who were already flocking to the area. It was N.C. Wyeth who designed the logo for the Art Association, and whose shadow extends over the Brandywine School of art. Despite being able to see so many of Wyeth’s originals at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, it is still awe-inspiring to walk into the Allinson Gallery and be surrounded by 17 of his masterful canvases, displayed together here for the first time. Sixteen of them are on loan from the Hill School in Pottstown, where they have been displayed since they were purchased in 1923 and donated to the school by faculty member Michael Sweeney. The set of paintings illustrates Brander Matthews’ compilation, “Poems of American Patriotism,” which was standard reading for students. They are known today as The Freedom Collection.

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The Chester County Art Association in West Chester is hosting the Founders Exhibition through Oct. 18.

Each of them is an impressive 32 by 40 inches, and they reflect the vivid colors and brawny heroism of Wyeth’s best work. They also show an unabashed patriotism that seems almost quaint in our cynical era. In contrast to the rather stiff “American Eagle” and the nearly Art Nouveau sentimentality of “Our Mother,” the suite of paintings does convey the sweat and toil required to earn freedoms. There’s the rock-solid composition

of “John Burns at Gettysburg,” with the hero raising his rifle, but the telling details – the glance of an onrushing soldier in the background, and the two fallen soldiers in the foreground – speak of the tumult of battle. “Sherman” has a melancholy blue-gray light and a somber air, much like “Grant,” both of which portray the Civil War generals as troubled men, weighed down by war. The cost of war is allegorically expressed in

“The Unknown Soldier,” in which a World War 1 doughboy looks heavenward against a background of fallen knights in the clouds. “The Old Continentals” has a vivid glow and blue sky that pop off the canvas, although the manly chest and unbuttoned shirt of the central figure perhaps recall too many romance novel covers to a modern audience. “Paul Revere’s Ride” captures the headlong rush of the event, and “Barbara Frietchie,”

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‘Sherman’

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‘John Burns at Gettysburg’

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‘The Old Continentals’

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‘Washington Reviewing His Troops’

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Letters from N.C. Wyeth and other founders of the Art Association are on view.

showing an elderly woman holding a battered U.S. flag from her battle-scarred window, is almost as action packed. In contrast to all the manly posing and billowing flags, “Nathan Hale” is a hushed, intriguing nighttime view of the Revolutionary War spy, standing in the shadows as a Redcoat guards an encampment in the distance. Among the views that best summarize the reality of war, “Washington Reviewing His Troops” shows the weary, windwhipped soldiers, glancing sideways at the general, who is regarding them in the foreground. “The Regular Army Man,” with its two gun-toting soldiers in blue shirts, has a warm light and an air of coiled menace as the two warily watch something out of our view. Also making a rare appearance is N.C. Wyeth’s “The Giant” (1923), which has hung in the Westtown School for 95 years. It has been loaned for this exhibition and it truly makes a huge impression. Seeing it in person gives you a fresh impression of the scale of the sky and the perfectly expressive poses of the children on the beach – five of them modeled on Wyeth’s own children. The crisp shore light is much more dazzling than reproductions of the painting suggest, and the reflection of the children in a tidal pool in the foreground is a detail you might never have noticed before. Certainly, there is much of N.C. Wyeth’s palette and style in the four paintings by George Gillett Whitney, a charter member of the Art Association, that are also on loan from

the Westtown School. His “Spring,” an expansive 1937 panorama of huge clouds and noble farmer, is a grand statement. Providing background are two cases full of letters and programs from the early years of the Art Association, including handwritten letters from Wyeth and Whitney, and wonderfully detailed notes giving Wyeth’s recommendations for properly displaying works at the North Hill mansion in West Chester, an early home of the Art Association. As a way to mark an anniversary, The Founders Exhibition is certainly a triumph of logistics in getting these very valuable works together under one roof. The admission fee being charged this week is a small price to pay to see paintings you will otherwise never see in person. If you are any kind of admirer of Wyeth’s works, you should not miss this opportunity. In conjunction with the show, special events include: Guest lecture with Christine Podmaniczky, curator of the N.C. Wyeth Collections at the Brandywine River Museum of Art (Oct. 14, 5:30 p.m., free with exhibit admission); Sketch Session, when artists can draw from the works on view (Oct. 15, 9 to 11 a.m., $20). General admission is $15 ($5 for ages 6 to 18, 5 and younger free). The Chester County Art Association is at 100 N. Bradford Ave., West Chester. Visit www. chestercountyarts.org. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

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