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Volume 151, No. 44

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

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Eight candidates compete for four Kennett Square Borough Council seats By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer At a meet-the-candidates forum at Victory Brewing in Kennett Square on Oct. 25, there were nine men and women there to share their vision for the borough—but only eight are now seeking support from voters on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. Matthew McGill, who earned a Republican nomination for a seat on council in the Primary Election, explained that he had decided not to campaign this time. He graciously encouraged borough residents to support the “United for KSQ” team of Republicans Dan Maffei, Gregory Deveney, and Lori Caldwell and Democrat Peter Waterkotte. That leaves the “United for KSQ” group of four candidates to compete with the team of four Democrats— incumbents Ethan Cramer and LaToya Myers and newcomers Brenda Mercomes

Brenda Mercomes

LaToya Myers

Lori Caldwell

Dan Maffei

Greg Deverey

Peter Waterkotte

Steve Ciprani

Ethan Cramer

and Steve Ciprani for the four seats that are up for grabs in the election next week. During the 90-minute forum, the candidates shared details about their

backgrounds and briefly explained their visions for Kennett Square to the residents in attendance. There was also a short questionand-answer session. If one theme emerged during the

event, it was that Kennett Square is on a very good path, and the goal of the next council should be to continue that course. As Maffei succinctly explained, “Kennett Square is the envy

of every other small town in Pennsylvania.” Myers talked about how she grew up in Kennett Square and she wasn’t allowed to walk alone to Continued on Page 4A

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By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Every year, more than 33,000 Americans are killed as a result of gun violence— and tens of thousands more people are injured. Gun Sense Chester County held a forum about preventing gun violence at the Oxford Presbyterian Church in Oxford on Oct. 24, focusing on existing gun regulations and the explo-

ration for common ground between gun rights advocates and people who want stricter gun regulations. The presentation began with a talk by Starr Cummin Bright, a gun violence victim. She explained to the audience how she was shot in a church in Chester County 26 years ago, and has suffered from a lot of nerve damage and pain ever since. The experience convinced her that tougher gun laws are

needed to protect the innocent from gun violence. “I don’t want anyone to go through what I have for the last 26 years,” she said. She is a member of the Gun Sense Chester County board because she wants to do anything she can to prevent others from becoming an innocent victim of gun violence. Bright drew a distinction between law-abiding Continued on Page 3A

Iacocca and Donze running for District Judge By John Chambless Staff Writer

Two candidates are vying to be District Judge in Kennett Square. Magisterial District Court London Grove Public 15-3-04 serves the residents Works facility opens...4B of the Borough of Kennett Square, and Birmingham, East Marlborough, Kennett, Newlin, Pennsbury and Al Iacocca Pocopson townships. It hears civil, criminal, traffic, volunteer, and it would be an honor to be given the Opinion.......................6A and juvenile matters. chance to make a greater Calendar of Events......2B Democrat Al Iacocca said, contribution by serving as Obituaries...................6B “Serving as this commu- its next Magisterial District Classifieds................12B nity’s next District Judge is Judge.” Iacocca lives in East a natural progression of my commitment to the success Marlborough Township © 2007 The Chester County Press of this community, and I with his wife, Mary, and would embrace the oppor- three children. He curtunity to further develop my rently runs a law practice role in the community. I in Willowdale, which he have enjoyed being a part plans to close if elected. of this community for many He’s a Pennsylvania native years as a civic leader and who spent his childhood

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London, Maisano square off for County Treasurer seat By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

in Allentown and his teen years in Lansdale, but has also lived in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Delaware and Germany. He graduated magna cum laude from the North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2001. He is admitted to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Bar, as well as the Federal District Court of Eastern Pennsylvania Bar,

If there is a proverbial elephant in the room in the race for Chester County Treasurer, it is not so much seen in its candidates, but in county history, and it’s a fact that Republican Jack London and Democrat Dr. Patricia Maisano know very well. The fact is this: Since Chester County began in 1799, the job of County Treasurer has belonged to a Republican. The wind of the Republican Party in Chester County may be on London’s back, but he is being challenged by a candidate who wants to increase the transparency of the County

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Jack London

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Treasury and share its budgets, its spreadsheets and its expenditures with Chester County residents. As this race comes down to Nov. 7, two candidates with different agendas vie for the future direction of the seat they hope to occupy.

Jack London Republican, President and Chief Executive Officer of London Financial Group, lives in West Grove with his wife and daughter At the height of his 2016 campaign to defeat incumbent Andy Dinniman for the 19th District seat in the State Senate, Jack London was walking down Market Street in West Chester with Val DiGiorgio, then chairman of the Republican Committee for Chester County, when a passenger in a passing vehicle rolled down his window and said, “Jack London! We’re voting for you! Go, Jack!”

London was on the top of the political world. He was polling ahead of Dinniman at the time. Contributions to his campaign were rolling in. He knocked on 21,000 doors. He was on TV and billboards. DiGiorgio told the Chester County Press that he felt the Committee was courting a rock star. On Nov. 8, 2016, Dinniman was elected to another term in the Senate, but the loss did not devastate London. Instead, it reinvigorated his need to get back in the political fray. “Winners don’t always win, but they never quit,” he said. “I finally found what I was put on this earth to do, which is to be involved in politics. This is what I was built for. Although we have some great leaders in this county, we need a new phase and a new benchmark of leadership. Of all the things I’ve ever done and the accomplishments I’ve made, this gave me the most fulfillment of anything. And I didn't even win.”

If elected, London said that the bulk of his term as County Treasurer will be about finding and fixing any leaky holes of finances, budgets and allocations, but according to London, the holes are not in the County’s coffers; they’re in the State’s. If elected, he wants to address the state’s budget, 25 percent of which goes toward education, but 80 percent of that figure is wrapped up in the state’s $70 billion pension program. It’s not fair to the everyday taxpayer, he said. “As a liability continues to increase, the increase in the budget can’t keep pace,” he said, “so less money goes to the school districts, and when less money is allocated toward education, the state comes to the taxpayer with a need to raise taxes.” As he runs for County Treasurer, much of London’s campaign literature shows him standing beside fellow Republicans -- County Controller Norman McQueen, Clerk of Courts

Robin Marcello and Coroner Dr. Gordon Eck. The message to voters suggests that power lay in party, one that has essentially pulled the levers and strings of county business for the past 200 years. To London, however, his campaign is not about maintaining the status quo or toeing the party line, but finding the best leader for the job. “I am by far the most qualified candidate between the two of us,” said London, who has 20 years in financial management experience as President and Chief Executive Officer of London Financial Group. “I want to make this office run as productively as it can, and I want to save the taxpayers as much money as I can. It’s a stepping stone process. Hopefully, I will do a great job, and if the people eventually think that I should take on a bigger role down the road, then I will. I just want to serve.” To learn more about Jack London, go to Facebook: Jack London for County Treasurer.

Dr. Patricia Maisano Democrat, business Founder and Chief Information Officer of IKOR International Inc., lives in Kennett Township with her husband, Dan At nearly every meeting hall and gathering Dr.

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Patricia Maisano has spoken at during her campaign for County Treasurer, there is a moment when she asks the audience if they know what their county’s budget is. She then asks for a show of hands of those who know how their tax money is being spent at the county level. “I have never seen anyone raise their hand,” she said. Running on a campaign of transparency, trust and integrity, Maisano wants to open the doors of a county department that she believes has been run in secrecy. If elected, she plans to create an easy access website that provides a full disclosure of the county books, including the county’s budget and balance sheets, and a list of approved county projects and what they will cost. “These are the three components I’ve lived my life on,” she said. “We need to do the right thing, because it’s the right thing to do. Someone has to start that ball rolling. Someone has to do it and not be afraid. We have a budget, and people have a right to know what their budget is, and what the balance sheets look like.” Maisano said that her education and professional background creates a perfect dovetail with the duties of County Treasurer. A former registered nurse with a Ph.D. in Health Sciences, Maisano is the founder and CIO of IKOR International Inc., a

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for-profit company that provides patient advocacy and professional guardianship services to the profoundly disabled and seniors. Begun in Chester County 18 years ago, IKOR has grown to 70 offices in 20 states. “All nurses have a natural sense of compassion, a feeling of helping other people to fashion the lives they wish to have,” she said. “Our work with seniors and the disabled has been an incredible journey of giving people the ability to be heard, in a society that doesn’t listen to those two groups of people. “There is a whole segment of Chester County residents who have never had their voice heard. Since 1799, this county has been run strictly by the Republican Party, so I think it’s about time that we allow other people to be heard, and hear what they’re looking for in county offices.” In addition to increasing transparency, Maisano, if elected, will look for ways to eliminate what she feels is the county’s “very unnecessary” use of vendors who are based outside the county, a practice she feels funnels revenue away from the county. She will also seek to examine -- and reduce -- the county’s debt level. “The debt level in the county has gone up and up and up,” she said. “We are $62 million in debt, in the third richest county in this country. I am a person of logic. Help me understand why that is so. How did we get here? If the Republicans have that answer, bring it forward. Share it with the people. That’s what I am aiming for. “I am not running against Republicans,” Maisano added. “I am running for the people. Everyone in this county needs to have the ability to have their voice heard. I don’t want to fight Republicans. There’s too much anger, and it’s dividing us. We can help to change that by picking ability over party, and compassion and dedication for the job over party.” To learn more about Dr. Patricia Maisano, visit www. maisano4treasurer.com.

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citizens who own guns for hunting or for their own protection and those who commit crimes with firearms. “I come from a family of gun owners,” she said. “I never questioned it.” Her father served during World War II and owned guns. Her husband taught all three of their kids how to shoot. So she’s not inherently against guns or gun ownership. But she does believe that the gun regulations need to be tightened to help prevent gun violence. “We are not, as a group, against guns,” she said. “but we want to find common ground so that common sense legislation can be approved.” Wayne Hall talked about how a priority should be to “reduce unnecessary injury,

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and has represented clients at local, county, and appellate courts in Pennsylvania, as well as in federal district court. He has also served as a Chester County arbitrator for the past five years, hearing many different civil matters filed with the Court of Common Pleas. He is also a trained mediator, committed to working with individuals and businesses to resolve their disputes and legal matters. In addition to practicing law, he has experience in running a small contracting business, teaching elementary, high school, and college students, and staying home with his three children while his wife became a pathologist in Delaware. He joined the Kennett YMCA Board of Directors, and founded a youth triathlon team and youth triathlon race to raise money for YMCA programs. He was also asked to serve on the Kennett Run Charities, Inc., Board of Directors as a representative of the Longwood Rotary Club. He then took on the task of being the race director for the event. In addition to being a longtime coach and corporate sponsor for many youth sports and other activities, he served his school community as vice-president and president of the

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unnecessary suffering, and unnecessary death” as a result of gun violence. Hall said that he strongly believes in the Second Amendment right to bear arms, but we must figure out ways to reduce the number of victims of gun violence. Hall talked about the federal and state background checks that are currently enforced, and how even neighboring states can have very different gun regulations. In Pennsylvania, for example, there is no law that prevents a person from carrying a firearm, except in those places where firearms are strictly forbidden, such as a school, a post office, or a county court building. However, in neighboring Maryland, the gun laws are much more restrictive. Even in Pennsylvania, there can be different regulations in a

city such as Philadelphia because, as a first class city, it has the authority to have different gun regulations than the state. Hall said that it’s very important for people to know what the gun regulations are if they are going to be carrying a firearm. “Gun laws change, so do the research on the laws that apply to you,” Hall said. Hall outlined the nine situations that could exist where a person would not be allowed to legally possess a firearm under the Gun Control Act: ~ Persons under indictment for, or convicted of, any felony crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; ~ Fugitives from justice; ~ Persons who are unlawful users of, or addicted to, any controlled substance;

~ Persons who have been committed to a mental institution or who have been declared by a court as mentally unfit to own a firearm; ~ Illegal aliens or aliens who were admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa; ~ Persons who have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces; ~ Persons who have renounced their United States citizenship; ~ Persons subject to certain types of restraining orders; ~ and persons who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. With some people unable to purchase firearms, that creates concerns about straw purchasers—people who will buy a gun for people who are not legally able to purchase the firearm

for themselves. “Straw purchases are absolutely illegal,” Hall said. Gun Sense Chester County was formed in March of this year with the purpose of helping educate citizens about existing gun regulations and promoting thoughtful discussion identify common ground. A handout at the forum identified a few examples of the common ground that might already exist based on Pew Research polling conducted earlier this year. A majority of gun owners and non-gun owners agree that we should: ~ Have a pre-purchase background check for all gun purchases; ~ Keep convicted felons and those with mental illnesses from purchasing guns; ~ Keep those on the

Hillendale PTO for several years, and has served as pro bono counsel to the current PTO board and one of its presidents. He also serves as a Boy Scout leader of a local troop. “I was raised by two public servants who instilled in my sister and me the values of treating everyone equally, fairly, and consistently,” he said. “They further instilled in us the importance of empathizing with others who have struggled in life at times for one reason or another. Because of this, I hold fast to the belief that we can’t let bad decisions define us, but we do need to acknowledge and make amends for the mistakes we’ve made, and we owe it to our community to move forward in a positive and meaningful manner. I would aim to instill that concept in all who came into my court-

room, arming them with the opportunity and the tools to be a contributing member of the community.”

family law -- including as a criminal prosecutor and as an appointed arbitrator hearing and deciding cases -- to our local court.” Along with raising her children over the past 25 years, Donze is a former board member of the Domestic Abuse Project, where she worked to help victims of domestic and child abuse, and is a member of the East Marlborough Township Planning Commission. She is a volunteer with groups like La Communidad Hispana and the Garage, and is a board member of the Chester County Art Association. She also has worked with the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, the Chester

County Bar Association, URA Baseball and more. A graduate of Boston University and the Widener School of Law, she is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the Unites States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. She is a certified mediator and an appointed arbitrator in both Chester and Delaware County courts. She has run a private law firm for two decades. She and her husband, George, have two sons who both graduated from Unionville-Chadds Ford public schools. Among her platform posi-

Visit www.iacoccafordistrictjudge.com for more information. Republican candidate Jane Donze also has a successful law practice which she will give up if elected. “My campaign theme is ‘Community. Experience. Justice.’ I chose this because I believe it truly represents me and what we need in our next District Judge,” she said. “I have been an active member of this community for nearly a quarter century as a resident, taxpayer and volunteer. I am running to serve as a way to give back to the place that has meant so much to me and my family. I will bring more than 25 years experience practicing civil, criminal and

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federal “no fly” list from purchasing guns; ~ Require a permit for an individual to “conceal carry” a gun; ~ Create a federal database to track gun sales; ~ In gun-owning households, have people take gun safety courses, educate children about gun safety, and store guns in locked locations. Hall said that he is a gun owner himself, but he is very careful to keep the firearms locked up to avoid any accidents. “I’m concerned about the safe of the people in my home,” he explained. For more information about Gun Sense Chester County, visit the website at www.gunsensecc.com. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor @ chestercounty.com. tions are that she will: Make court more convenient for residents with extended office hours throughout the week; Fight the drug epidemic by partnering with law enforcement, addiction treatment and prevention experts, and local residents; Establish a Drug Court to help combat drug use, put drug users on a path to rehabilitation, and end the backlog of drug cases in the courts; Interact with community members by spending time in schools, at civic associations, and with community groups, focusing on at-risk youth. Visit www.donze4dj.com for more information.

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her bus stop just a short distance away because of safety concerns in the borough at that time. Now, the town is so safe that she doesn’t have those same concerns for her own child, which illustrates the progress the town has made. Myers explained that many people move to the borough because of its diversity, and she wants to maintain that. She also wants to work to make sure that no group is marginalized or isolated. She pointed out that the four members of the Democratic team happen to live in different parts of town, which is helpful in the effort to make sure that all residents feel represented. Waterkotte said that he’s very proud to be living in a town where nine people run for four seats on council because it illustrates how much people care about the community. He said that council members need to represent each resident of the borough. Waterkotte explained that he has attended council meetings for more than a year, and has made a point to listen and watch so that he can learn as much as possible. The only time that he felt a need to speak out during a meeting is when the demolition of three buildings was being considered to make way for a boutique hotel. Ciprani, a teacher, is a write-in candidate. “I’ve been devoted to public service my whole life,” he said. “I’m an independent thinker and I would be an independent thinker on council. I want to bring all people together.” Caldwell said that she has always been a communityminded volunteer. “One of my goals,” Caldwell said, “is to keep the community working together.” She explained that the borough collaborates well with Historic Kennett Square for the betterment of the business district, and Kennett Square also collaborates with other municipalities, which is important, too. Deveney said that he would work to ensure that Kennett Square has “wise, responsible growth that benefits the whole community” to protect the charm and character of the town. “I want to keep the small town that we have,” he said. Cramer talked about the importance of having an inclusive government where people talk to each other in order to share ideas and solve problems. “In a democracy, you get things done when you talk to people,” he said. “We can solve almost any problem if we talk to each other.” Cramer, a member of council for the last two years, said that he’s very proud of the anti-discrimination ordinance that was approved. He has also worked hard on an agreement where six different municipalities in the region are working together to make decisions on fire and ambulance services. He supports regional collaboration, and said that the Democratic team favors working together with neighboring municipalities to do the things that the various municipalities can’t do on their own. Maffei, an eight-year borough council veteran who is currently council president, said that credit for Kennett Square’s success belongs not to a past council or the present council, but rather with the business

owners and residents who worked to make Kennett Square what it is today. He noted that Kennett Square currently has the lowest tax rate of any borough in the area that has a full-time police department. Mercomes talked about her work on the Kennett Library’s Board of Trustees, and how exciting it is for library officials to be working on plans for a new library that will be a centerpiece of the community. Kennett Square Mayor Matthew Fetick, who is seeking a third term in that position, also took part in the meet-the-candidates forum even though he didn’t have to—he’s unopposed in the upcoming election. “I’m running unopposed, but I don’t take that for granted,” Fetick told the audience. He talked about some of his duties as mayor, and about how much he enjoys serving the residents of Kennett Square. “This town is on a great path,” he said. During the questionand-answer session, the candidates were able to talk more about some of their priorities and some of their concerns. Caldwell said that truck traffic is one of her concerns that she would like to work on if elected to council. Cramer expanded on his comments about regional collaboration, explaining that the borough needs to take on a leadership role. “Kennett Square’s role in the region has to be strong,” he said. Maffei talked about the need for more parking in town—the borough recently received grant funding to help do just that—and he also said that he would like to see Kennett Square become even more walkable with the addition of sidewalks in areas that would connect one part of the borough with another. He also talked about how he worked on an update to the Historic Preservation Ordinance that provided additional protections for the historic district. “It’s absolutely necessary to preserve that small-town character,” Maffei said. By the end of the forum, it was clear that both teams of candidates are optimistic about Kennett Square’s future. There is no one, allimportant issue that divides the two teams. Instead, they have differing views on governing. Maffei explained that each member of the “United for KSQ” team started out running their own campaigns back in the spring, and they eventually linked their campaigns because they shared some similar viewpoints. What they don’t share is a party affiliation—three of the “United for KSQ” members are Republicans, but one is a Democrat. Maffei said that Kennett Square residents have always emphasized the qualifications of the candidate over the political party affiliation. Cramer said that the team of Democratic candidates shares some ideas for how the local government might be improved to better represent constituents. He said that the other team of candidates will continue the political tradition in Kennett Square where only small groups of council members should meet with influential individuals out of the public eye to make important decisions before the rest of borough council is even aware that such discussions are even taking place, while the Decmocratic team would find a more inclusive way of governing.

“We are intent on structuring a government that is open, accessible, and efficient,” Cramer said.

done in public as much as possible. In this regard, I view the personnel committee decision as a missed opportunity. If elected, I’ll To contact Staff Writer do what I can to make our Steven Hoffman, email edi- local government more tor@chestercounty.com. open and transparent.

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Ethan Cramer

Education/professional background: BA in History and Latin, West Chester University. MA in Classical Studies, Villanova University. MA in Education, Villanova University. I am currently a high school Latin and History teacher in the West Chester Area School District. In my 8 years as a teacher, I have been nominated three times for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award for my devotion to excellent instruction in the classroom. I am also a devoted education-advocate and the founder of a non-profit organization called March for Public Education.

Education/professional background: BA in Philosophy, Swarthmore College. I worked in public gardens and the arts for ten years, then moved on to do community organizing in struggling neighborhoods in Wilmington, Delaware. I spent five years as a stay-at-home dad when we moved to Kennett Square, then transitioned into serving the Historic East Linden Neighborhood and the community in general as a board/staff member of the Carter Community Development Corporation.

Years living in the borough: 8 years

What are your key attributes or qualifications that would make you an effective member of borough council? My community organizing experience has proven very useful over the last two years. Organizing is about finding ways to support a group as it takes action, and it’s crucial that organizers understand that the relationships that knit the community together are as important as the movement’s goals. I’m proud that we’ve passed solid ordinances and resolutions, built financial reserves, and moved significantly in the direction of open, inclusive government. I’m happy, though, that our community is in a place in which it can consider demolition of the houses at Broad and Cypress carefully, then reach a broad consensus and turn out to express its values and commitments in a public dialogue that is as respectful and thoughtful as it is passionate. I feel that I’ve been a part of nudging our community to engage in a vibrant civic conversation, and I want to continue in that role. I’ve also taken the lead in working toward regional collaboration and unity, especially in the Kennett Fire and EMS Regional Commission. Again, this is more about bringing people to the table, hearing them, and coming up with mechanisms and policies that work better than what we have now, and I think analytically and bring good ideas to the conversation. The sense that the municipalities involved are knitting together, and the growing confidence the fire companies have that we want to support them better instead of push them around, are encouraging. There is much more work to be done on this front, though, and I’ve taken a strong leadership role in building our sense of community at the same time that we work on the practicalities of financing our first responders’ operations. I’m effective managing the mechanics of government; I have broad knowledge, an analytical bent, and a willingness to do the work to figure out what we’re doing and how we can do it better. More importantly, though, I work hard to bring people together, and that’s what makes the future bright for our town.

What are your key attributes or qualifications that would make you an effective member of borough council? I believe public service is best accomplished by public servants. I have devoted my entire adult life to service as a public school teacher and by volunteering in Kennett Square and West Chester. I plan to serve my community in Kennett Square the same way I teach, by opening up dialogue with other councilmembers, by bringing a critical acumen to decision-making and by engaging and listening to the concerns of our residents. What two issues facing the borough are you most concerned about? The ancient maxim “moderation is best” seems applicable here. Our community is growing at an incredible rate. That’s an exciting prospect and why I decided to move to Kennett Square with my young family. Kennett Square is thriving, but as I’ve knocked on doors in our borough, I’ve heard residents young and old express legitimate concerns about the speed of change in Kennett Square. As our town continues to grow, it’s important to balance future development with the enduring interests of the residents who already call Kennett Square their home. In other words, the community should not grow at the expense of our residents. Once we demolish our historic buildings, as was the proposition with the construction of the hotel, they’re gone forever. We need a borough council that will balance the needs of the community and protect our identity as a historic town in this country. Further, I’d like to see a future council that encourages open government and works hard to actively engage the community. I was disappointed recently when the council voted down the idea of a personnel committee. This was a great opportunity to bring transparency into our local government and accountability for our borough employees. As a public employee myself, I am subject to at least three written reviews per year. These reviews serve not only to hold me accountable to do my job, but also to protect me as an employee because good reviews become part of my record of service. Public business should be

Years living in the borough: 10

Growth for growth’s sake, though, is a dangerous value. The character of our town matters enormously, and development projects have to be in service to the diversity, the history and the sense of community that make this a great place to live -- and are the key to why people come here to visit. Well-planned, thoughtful projects create a future for our town; heavy-handed development will ultimately be its own undoing, as it will degrade the very assets that make this a desirable place to do business. Borough Council is the steward of our character, acting on behalf of our constituents to channel development pressure into sustainable projects that build on who we are as a community. If we don’t, we’ll go from boom to bust in short order. That stewardship of our character is also key to our maintaining our role as the heart of our region. We can be proud that the residents of our neighboring townships come to events and restaurants; we can be proud that many who work in agriculture or in building and caring for homes in the townships have a great place to live in the Borough. Our connections are much deeper than that, though. Our police departments cross lines to support each other every day, and the strength of our police department is the foundation for regional public safety. The broader community rejected the idea of putting the new Kennett Library on the outskirts of town because Kennett Square is seen as the place where people gather for much more than shopping and dining. We’ll only be able to address the pollution in our waterways together, and we can’t hope to lessen truck traffic down State Street without the full participation of every municipality from Pennsbury to Avondale. We can’t go it alone, and we shouldn’t try to. Instead, we have to make sure that we are a strong leader at the regional table. I’ve worked hard to play a central role in the Kennett Fire and EMS Regional Commission, which has made significant progress in the effort to support our three regional fire companies more effectively. I’ve been able to advocate for our firefighters during a time of change, and I am proud that I’ve shaped the conversation in a way that strengthens our company. The effectiveness of the joint Fire/EMS effort is promising in terms of our ability to work with our neighbors to take on challenges and take advantage of opportunities that will improve the quality of life for every Borough resident. This is a new spirit of regionalism, though; our municipalities have, unfortunately, have tended not to work together well. We have to maintain a prominent role to keep our regional collaboration on track, and to make sure that it serves our residents. If we can’t work together, or if we’re bystanders as our neighbors work together, Kennett Square will be the worse for it.

Greg Deveney

Education/professional background: BA in Math Education from the University of Delaware Masters in Mathematics from West Chester What two issues facing the borough are you most University After student teaching concerned about? It’s terrific that the at Kennett High School, Borough is booming. I taught high school math

and computer science for 9 years in Chester County. For the last 3 years I have worked locally at Chatham Financial in Corporate Treasury Advisory. Years living in the borough: 12 years What are your key attributes or qualifications that would make you an effective member of borough council? I have strong financial planning and analysis skills that would serve the residents of the borough well by helping me ensure that the borough’s financial situation remains strong. I live in the borough and work nearby, so I spend almost all of my time in town and have a lot of opportunity to see what is going on. Picking up my weekly farm share at the fire department, visiting the library, walking my dog, and attending local events allow me to be attuned to the needs of the community. What two issues facing the borough are you most concerned about? The borough needs to continue wise and sustainable economic development, finding the right solutions for areas of town like Birch Street and the NVF property. We need to continue efforts to make the borough more walkable. We must make sure we have appropriate sidewalks, signals, and crossings so that the borough is safe for pedestrians and children.

Danilo “Dan” Maffei Education/professional background: Graduate, Professional Gardener Program of Longwood Gardens. A residency program in Ornamental Horticulture. Penn State University, Communications (attended) Owner and Principal Designer of Maffei Landscape Design, LLC My firm provides design, consultation and project management for residential, commercial and institutional clients in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. Years living in the borough: 21 What are your key attributes or qualifications that would make you an effective member of borough council? The attributes I bring to borough council include experience in local government, strong relationships with our community partners and diligence, honesty and integrity in all matters that affect the people of Kennett Square. I am a firm believer that the role of a Borough Council member is to be a good listener to the people and process that information into a vision that sets the course for the town. This course is set within the laws of the land, and enables our employees, consultants, boards and commissions to do their work efficiently. What two issues facing the borough are you most concerned about? The thoughtful and appropriate redevelopment of the former NVF site. Preservation of the small town charm and quality of life that makes Kennett Square such an attractive place to be, while taking advantage of the benefits to be had from investment here by businesses, development and tourism.

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Chester County Press Brenda Mercomes Education/Professional Background Bachelor of Science in Education, English concentration, B.S.E.-Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas Master of Arts in English Literature, M.A.-Emporia State University Doctorate in Education, Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, University of Massachusetts Boston The first years of my career in education were spent teaching English in middle school and high school in Kansas City, Missouri and Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Later, I went back to my alma mater, where I was a member of the English Department at Emporia State University. I also taught English at the college level in my first years in Massachusetts. In 1988, I became the dean in the Humanities and Fine Arts Division at Massasoit Community College in Brockton, MA. and remained in that position until I left in 2003. In that year, I was chosen to be the Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Roxbury Community College. I served in that capacity until I retired in 2014. Years Living the Borough I moved to Kennett Square in October 2014 to be closer to my daughter and her family who live in Exton. My son-in-law is the Assistant Head of School at Church Farm School. Key attributes and qualifications For over twenty-five years, I was a college administrator with the responsibility for supervis-

ing all academic faculty, deans, and academic disciplines. In my doctoral work, I studied organizational theory, and my dissertation focused on the impact of labor unions on pedagogy in higher education. Therefore, I am aware of how organizations should work and how they can work successfully. Additionally, I have a great deal of experience in working with workplace evaluations. That experience was important in creating the evaluation instrument for the Kennett Library Board to use in evaluating its employees. As a member of the Library Board (I was appointed February 2016), I was pleased to lead that effort. I was also asked to be the chair of the committee to select a new library director, which was completed in December 2016. Megan Walters was the unanimous choice of a hard-working, collaborative committee. She joined us in January 2017. What two issues facing the borough are you most concerned about? I love living in Kennett, despite the issues that many other towns face. That seems to be the purpose of government: making life livable in both small towns and large cities. Even though Kennett has made strides to improve, especially with the Council’s passing the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance earlier this year, there is still much work to be done. Kennett is ethnically diverse, but we don’t always act like the One Community we need to be. Ethan, La Toya, Steve, and I believe a Kennett that promotes and respects all our citizens, regardless of income or living conditions,

is a Kennett that is moving toward the kind of town, the one community, we can all be proud of. I am also committed of helping to create policies that will support and promote affordable housing. i want to see the Council apply for grants that will allow home owners to make improvements to their properties. In many cases, some owners, once they have purchased a home, don’t always have the funds to ensure upkeep. Finally, we want to see landlords provide safe, clean, affordable housing. The library is also an important issue for me. I want to see Kennett have the new, modern (not necessarily in architectural design) library the town, especially its children, deserve.

LaToya M. Myers, MPH, CLC

What are your key attributes or qualifications that would make you an effective member of borough council? Coming from a family of lifelong borough residents, I have had the opportunity to connect with residents from all over the borough my entire life. It was instilled in me from an early age that volunteering is not a chore, but a lifestyle. Being so intimately involved with the Carter Community Development Corporation since inception has provided me the privilege to bring residents from all over the borough together in a way that facilitates a deeper connection to our shared community. The recognition that we all, no matter what part of the borough we live in or what our backgrounds are, have something uniquely important to offer our one community has guided my work. Approaching council from this perspective allows me to actively engage with individuals with various points of views and use the collective knowledge gained to inform my choices as a council member. My public health background has aided me in thinking about the borough as a system and to identify trends that help guide my actions as council member.

Education/professional background: I majored in Pre-med, Psychology and Business Management as an undergraduate. In addition, I have a graduate degree in Public Health with a concentration in Social Behavior and Community Health as well as Health Policy and Management. Currently, I serve as Vice President of Health Access & Service Delivery for a regional not-for profit agency. Prior to this position, I held a What two issues facDirectorship in the maternal ing the borough are you most concerned about? and child health field. The lack of systematic support for borough Years living in the borpersonnel from council, ough: particularly our chief execI am a lifelong resident utive, as well as strategic of Kennett Square—I have community development only not physically lived in the borough during the time deserve and require more when I was pursuing my dedicated attention. Establishing a standing graduate and undergraduate personnel committee to degrees.

address some internal inefficiencies is high on the list of issues facing the borough. I have and currently supervise staff in a number of very different environments, including a correctional institution, and staff need not only support from their direct supervisors but also visible support and direction from top leadership. Unfortunately, the borough does not have the latter and without council members assigned to this task inefficiencies in handling personnel-related matters, as well as less support for the entire downstream of borough employees inevitably happens. Over the last two years, I have seen this happen firsthand. Personnel documents are living forms that require adjustment as the times and environment around us change; therefore, short-term fixes will not suffice. Postponement via temporary fixes as opposed to continuously working on the underlying structure has required and continues to require more time and energy to rectify issues that arise than would otherwise be necessary if a standing committee existed. Needless to say, institutional knowledge is lost when members that have experienced some of these situations leave council. It is important for me that our borough be proactive rather than reactive with respect to the way we manage our most important resource, our staff. We as a borough have also become accustomed to developing areas in which we are most comfortable, focused mostly on the business economic side of development. Understandability so because we have had great

success at doing that and should continue to do so; however, some focus also needs to be paid to the community side of development, an area in which we have not spend time and resources on. The community side of development can have tremendous impact on the quality of life of all borough residents – from the way we all view and interact with our community as a whole to the way that individuals interact with their neighbors on a daily basis.

Peter Waterkotte I am excited and honored to be running for Kennett Square Borough Council. I have lived in the Kennett area for 15 years with my wonderful family and took the opportunity to become a borough resident 3 years ago. My passion and love for our town inspired me to pursue the office of Borough Council in order to be directly involved with the growth and prosperity of Kennett Square. I am a real estate agent on a team with my wife and son and consider myself an expert in teamwork and negotiation. I am an active member of my church, Willowdale Chapel, and have come to know the needs of many of our residents through serving on the Celebrate Recovery and ReEngage ministries. This town needs individuals on council who are willing and excited to work alongside other council members regardless of party affiliation. I want to be someone who listens to the community and represents the interests of the citizens of our town, and I’d be honored to receive your vote so I can get to work for you.

On November 7th you will have the absolute right to vote for a Judge that will proudly serve the District of Elk, New London, Penn Township, Nottingham and Oxford. I will be that proud candidate on the ballot as an INDEPENDENT! Please recognize that my opponent will be on the ballot as a Democratic/Republican. This is nothing more than a POLITICAL strategy used to bank on voters that are “pulling straight ticket”. It is also important to know that my opponent has stepped away from his own registered party to play politics. The right choice for District Judge is Stephen A. Sheppleman. As an INDEPENDENT, I will remain neutral and detached from any political influence. One that will be Faithfully Invested in the community, Fair with the people, Firm on crime! One that will keep Integrity, Compassion and Justice in the courtroom for ALL whom enter. With my 20 years’ experience in the courtroom and as a Police Officer, I have demonstrated the temperament needed to manage a courtroom. My experience in patrolling the streets, resolving disputes peacefully, protecting victims’ rights, arresting and prosecuting criminals to keep our streets safe makes me uniquely qualified. Our Community and tax payers deserve an Independent Judge that will work FULL TIME in upholding the law and keeping our community safe! An Independent vote is not a “throw away vote”. It IS a step in the right direction and away from politics as we know it. On November 7th please vote Stephen A Sheppleman for Magisterial District Judge. PAID FOR BY CANDIDATE

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Your Voter Guide to November 7 Elections As the Chester County Press prepares for full coverage of elections throughout southern Chester County, we've prepared an easy-to-follow guide for what we believe are shaping up to be the key races in the many municipalities we serve. For a complete and ofﬁcial list of all candidates and polling locations in Chester County, visit Voter Services-Chester County at www.chesoco.org.

Township/Borough/Municipalities East Marlborough Township Supervisor

Franklin Township Supervisor

(6-year term, vote for 2)

(6-year term, vote for 1)

Robert B. McKinstry, Jr. (DEM) Julia McGovern Lacy (DEM) Tom Simpers (REP) Eddie G. Caudill (REP)

Nancy Moshel Morris (DEM) Penelope Schenk (REP

The Buzz: The township is looking for qualiﬁed candidates to ﬁll the seat of the retiring Robert Weer, Sr., whose decades of experience in the township will be hard to replace.

The Buzz: Longtime supervisor Schenk has several years of experience on the board, but challenger Nancy Morris wants to bring a new perspective to a board that frequently votes unanimously on issues. New Garden Township Supervisor (6-year term, vote for 1)

Kennett Square Borough Council

Mark Tully (DEM) Stephen Allaband (REP)

(4-year term, vote for 4)

Peter Waterkotte (DEM) Ethan Cramer (DEM) LaToya Myers (DEM) Brenda Mercomes (DEM) Steve Ciprani (write-in) Matthew R. McGill (REP) Gregory Deveney (REP) Danilo P. Maffei (REP) Lori Caldwell (REP)

The Buzz: Tully has run a nearly invisible campaign, while Allaband is looking to win his third term on the board, with a punch list that includes improving roads and bridges, revitalizing Toughkenamon and making wise choices in how the township will use the $29 million it will receive from the sale of its sewer system.

The Buzz: Eight candidates divided into two “teams” vying for four seats on Kennett Square Borough Council. How to preserve Kennett Square's charm and character and continue its momentum as an economically vibrant community are the top issues.

Kennett Township Supervisor (6-year term)

Scudder G. Stevens (DEM) The Buzz: Running unopposed, Stevens is looking to continue what he began: Increase transparency in township government, open up better lines of communication with residents, and continue to work with local conservation groups to preserve open space.

London Grove Township Supervisor (6-year term, vote for 2)

David Connors (DEM/REP) Rich Ruggieri III (DEM) John Lee Irwin (REP) The Buzz: With supervisor Mike Pickel not running for another term, this race leaves two spots to ﬁll. Connors is looking to lock up his second full term, but both Ruggieri and Irwin have bold and fresh ideas. Note: Stephen Zurl is running unopposed for an unexpired 4-year term on the board.

Oxford Borough Council (4-year term, vote for 4)

Gabe Passero (DEM) Curtis Mason (REP)

Ronald Hershey (DEM/REP) Robert Ketcham (DEM) Amanda Birdwell (DEM) Phillip Hurtt II (DEM) Randy Grace (REP) Geoffrey L. Henry (REP)

The Buzz: Passero, the newcomer, is looking to upseat Mason, the long-time incumbent.

The Buzz: The top issues in Oxford are the tax rates and the proposed parking garage.

Penn Township Supervisor (6-year term, vote for 1)

Magisterial District Judge District 15-3-04 – Kennett Region

District 15-3-04 – Oxford Region

(6-year term, vote for 1)

Al Iacocca (DEM) Jane Donze (REP)

Scott Massey (DEM/REP) Stephen A. Sheppleman (IND)

The Buzz: Political newcomer Jane Donze has attracted notice in her campaign against Democrat Al Iacocca. This is shaping up to be one of the more contentious District Judge races in recent memory, and both sides are passionate about their positions.

The Buzz: Incumbent Judge Scott Massey faces the challenge of an incumbent.

School Districts Avon Grove School District Board of Directors Region I

Oxford Area School District Board of Directors School Director at Large

(4-year term, vote for 2)

(4-year term, vote for 1)

Brian Gaerity (DEM) Patrick Walker (DEM) John T. Auerbach (REP) Lynn A. Weber (REP) Region II

Donna Arrowood (DEM) Kristen Dean (REP) Region I

(4-year term, vote for 1)

Ed Farina (DEM) Rick Dumont (REP) Region III (4-year term, vote for 1)

Bill Wood (DEM) Jeffrey L. Casey (REP) The Buzz: A team of four challengers look to unseat four incumbents.

(4-year term, vote for 1)

Eric Owens (DEM) David Severino (REP) Region II (4-year term, vote for 1)

Steven Gaspar (DEM/REP) Region III (4-year term, vote for 1)

Jenifer Warren (DEM) Charley Moore (REP) The Buzz: Some familiar faces and some newcomers are on the ballot in the Oxford School Board race.

Kennett Consolidated School District Board of Directors Region A

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

(4-year term, vote for 1)

(4-year term, vote for 2)

Mark Bowden (DEM/REP) Region B

Elise Anderson (DEM/REP) Jeff Hellrung (DEM/REP) Thomas Day (DEM/REP) Steve Simonson (DEM/REP)

(4-year term, vote for 1)

Paola Rosas (DEM) Kendra LaCosta (REP) Region C (4-year term, vote for 2)

Vicki Gehrt (DEM) Bill Brown (DEM/REP) Heather Schaen (REP) The Buzz: School board leaders Kendra LaCosta and Heather Schaen look to fend off challengers, while award-winning author Mark Bowden seeks a ﬁrst term on the board.

The Buzz: The incumbents are running for another four-year term. The board has been fairly stable of late, and all candidates have been pulling their weight.

Vote for Massey’s knowledge and experience Letter to the Editor: On Tuesday, Nov. 7, we have the opportunity to reelect our current Magisterial District Judge Scott Massey, a gentleman who has successfully served our community with integrity, diligence, efficiency, and dedication. In my opinion his experience and knowledge of the courtroom, the law and our community are second to none. His skills honed over 20 years lay in non-biased application of the law for all. Judge Massey has deep roots in Southern Chester County, having grown up and educated here, and having served our community for 15 years as police officer prior to the past six years as our Judge. His entire life and career have been dedicated to honorably serving this community. In my view, understanding our diverse community is key to not only

being an effective judge, but being involved and proactive as our community servant. Judge Massey has built strong relationships with the various law enforcement departments, our school districts and many of our local nonprofits. Judge Massey embodies judicial temperament, experience, dedication to community, integrity, and solid instincts which add up to the magistrate we need in our Oxford Court. Keep him in service to our communities of East Nottingham, Elk, Oxford Borough, New London, Penn, Lower Oxford, Upper Oxford, and West Nottingham. Vote experience, vote for Judge Scott Massey on Tuesday, Nov. 7 and keep the best player on our Oxford Court bench in service to our community. Jim McLeod Oxford

Schenk: It has been an honor to serve Franklin Township Letter to the Editor: It has been an honor and a privilege to serve on the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors. I have worked hard to make decisions that will have a positive impact on residents. I find great satisfaction in doing the work required for the township and I want to continue the successful policies that we have developed. Some examples include cost control budgeting measures, successful road and traffic safety improvements and streamlining ordinances for easier resident understanding. Money management and cost control are essential to successful government. During my time on the board, we have developed a system where the staff, contractors and alternating Supervisors meet weekly to review and plan capital spending. Township real estate taxes were lowered twice for a total of a 20 percent reduction. An approachable board environment was created along with a friendly welcoming environment at the township building. Resident input is encouraged and valued. Transparency and openness are necessary for residents to have confidence in our government. We publish as much information as possible on the township website. My email address and phone number are also available on the website so that residents can contact me directly. Open space preservation

continues to be a concern for residents. Approximately 26 percent of the township is preserved through public and private means. Due to the policies of a previous board, the Open Space program is overspent. The multi-million dollar loan they secured will not be paid off until 2040 and the dedicated Open Space tax does not cover the cost of the loan service. This requires a $20,000 annual transfer of funds from the General Account. While I will continue to look for opportunities to preserve land from development, I do not support an aggressive open space program that would increase taxes and add to the long-term debt. The current township budget can support a single new agricultural easement if the terms and conditions are favorable. In June of 2017, the board gave an initial positive consensus on a project that would be co-funded with Chester County. Anything beyond this would require either a tax increase or a cut in current services. For more information about my tenure on the board and my campaign, please visit my website www.pennyforfranklin.com I look forward to the opportunity to continue serving as a Franklin Township Supervisor. I am asking for your support and your vote on November 7. Thank you. Penny Schenk Franklin Township

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Borough council members endorse four Dear Borough of Kennett Square Residents, Election Day is fast approaching on Tuesday Nov. 7, and we would encourage you all to exercise your constitutional right to vote! This is an important election within the Borough of Kennett Square as four of the seven seats on Borough Council will be decided. Quite frankly, we think it is safe to say that the future direction of the Borough is at stake with this election. We are the three members of Borough Council who aren’t directly involved in this next election, (three of our colleagues are up for re-election and our other colleague is the local committee chair for one of the parties backing one of the slate of candidates). Our interest in the election is only to ensure the best outcome for the Borough of Kennett Square. The three of us come from very diverse backgrounds, have differing views of the world, and are from two different political parties. We agree however on the best candidates for the Borough Council election. All three of us are supporting Danilo Maffei, Peter Waterkotte, Gregory Deveney, and Lori Caldwell for Borough Council. Dan Maffei is running for his third term as councilman and has been president of Borough Council the past two years. He is our leader,

has experience, and a proven track record of putting Kennett Square first. In addition to serving as President the past two years, Dan has served on the Borough’s Finance Committee, Historical Commission, and has played a vital role in improving Kennett Square’s walkability. Under the helm of Dan’s leadership, the finances of the Borough have improved tremendously (reducing its overall debt by almost half). Lots of the success that you currently see in Kennett Square can be directly tied to the effort of Dan Maffei. His continued leadership and wisdom is paramount to Kennett Square’s success going forward! Peter Waterkotte is strong candidate for Borough Council. He is a veteran of our military and along with his wife Joelle, has owned and operated a family business for the past 20 years. Peter’s diverse life experiences allow him to relate to many folks who live in the Borough. His passion and energy for Kennett Square is unmatched, he will be a tremendous asset to Borough Council if elected. Greg Deveney brings a strong f inancial background as part of his resume. Those skills would come in handy while helping to navigate future financial decisions impacting the Borough. His commitment to public service was evident with

over 10 years as a high school math teacher. This included a student teaching stint at KHS where Greg and his wife got to see the wonderful town that we have. Lori Caldwell has lived in the Kennett Square area her entire life and is a KHS grad. She has served her community in a variety of leadership roles over the years including the first PTO president at Bancroft Elementary a few years ago as well as serving on the Kennett Education Foundation Board. Lori currently works in the non-profit world providing community outreach. Her drive and commitment to Kennett Square has been evident her entire life. A couple other factors need to be considered in this election. First, two of the other candidates running for re-election have voted the same on practically every single vote over the last two years. Our Council of seven members typically only has six points of view, not seven. Second, we have also seen that some members of the current council want to micromanage our talented, dedicated, and hardworking Borough Staff and have created processes and additional workload that burdens the Staff. Council’s job is set a vision and make sure those expectations are met by the staff. Council isn’t supposed to involve themselves with the day to day workings of the Borough. Kennett Square

is better than all of those things, there is no place for that here! The Borough is a wonderful, diverse, thriving, community. The town has become financially sound, is incredibly safe thanks to the great work by our Police and Fire Departments, has a plan in place for maintaining and improving our infrastructure and roads, a new library is on its way, and housing prices have steadily climbed. All of this while having the lowest tax rate of any town in Chester County that provides a 24-7 police department. In short, this town is moving in a great direction for all of its citizens. At a time when small towns throughout the county are “dying on the vine”, Kennett Square has become one of the classic, signature small towns in the country. Because of you, tremendous pride exists within the community…. spirit that you don’t see in many places. Our Borough Council should have no other agenda than a desire to move Kennett in a positive direction. If you want Kennett Square to be the best it can be, vote Maffei, Waterkotte, Deveney, and Caldwell on November 7! Sincerely,  Borough Council Members of Kennett Square: Geoff Bosley Doug Doerfler Jamie Mallon

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KCSD board member endorses Schaen for Kennett School Board Letter to the Editor: I am writing to express my support for Heather Schaen for re-election to the Kennett School Board from Kennett Township. I have served on the board with Heather for nearly ten years, during which time Heather has been a fair and tireless advocate for our students, staff and community. Heather consistently puts in the time to be present at board meetings and school events. She listens to all sides and leads by example, not allowing personal agendas to impede the board’s work. Heather is “ #ALLin” as we

say in Kennett. Heather is running against former KCSD Assistant Superintendent Dr. Vicki Gerht. The School Board worked closely with Vicki until she left to assume a superintendent position in Delaware. It is not in the best interest of this or any district to have two superintendents on the board. During Heather Schaen’s tenure on the board, KCSD has won several awards, and our students have made remarkable achievements. Let’s keep it going! Aline Frank Kennett Square

Walker and Gaerity for Avon Grove School Board To the Editor, I am endorsing Patrick Walker and Brian Gaerity for the Avon Grove School Board election on Nov. 7, representing Franklin and London Britain Townships. Being on the School Board takes a lot of research and knowledge from minor items to more complex issues such as the IEP process and Harrisburg requirements. Both Brian and Patrick have been researching the Avon Grove School District issues and opportunities both before they were previously elected to the School Board and during their terms. Both Patrick and Brian have demonstrated that they understand and take in the considerations of all the constituencies in the District; all taxpayers, students, community members and District faculty. They both also have demonstrated that they view

and seek to understand all the issues and decisions necessary to run a successful and fiscally responsible school district. This contrasts with other candidates focused on just a single issue of tax cuts which will actually harm our local economy. Patrick and Brian also fully understand that there is not only a correlation between public school performance and high property values, but that there is indeed causation. For those that value Public Education and seek to continue the excellent education in Avon Grove and the corresponding very positive benefit to the local economy, Patrick Walker and Brian Gaerity are the clear choice. Bob Weidenmuller Franklin Township Please see Page 7B for more letters to the editor

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Library leaders pitch New Garden referendum By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Before a small but attentive audience at the New Garden Township Building on Oct. 24, the director of the Kennett Library and three of its board of directors made a case for the residents of the township to vote in favor of a referendum on the township’s Nov. 7 ballot which, if approved, would serve as a yearly dedicated tax, and would direct about $80,000 a year from the township to the library. Library Director Megan Walters was joined by board Vice President Jeff Yetter, board Tr e a s u r e r / S e c r e t a r y Bill McLaughlin and New Garden Township’s library appointee Jim DiLuzio, in an hour-long discussion about what passage of the library referendum will do to help the library defray its annual operating costs.

For the second time in three years, the township’s election ballot will include a library tax referendum for the Kennett Library, which the township’s board approved at its Jan. 17 meeting. The referendum reads: “Do you favor increasing New Garden Township’s real estate property tax by 0.100 mills, the revenue from such increase to be used exclusively to fund the operation of the Kennett Library?” Given that the average assessed value of a home in the township is $204,890, the referendum, if passed, would cost an average household in the township a little more than $20 every year, or about 39 cents a week. The dedicated library tax would go into effect in 2018, and would be tacked on to the township’s annual

tax assessment for each household. If passed, the increased funding from New Garden to the library will go directly toward general operating expenses, which include the purchase and replenishment of books and e-books; payroll; videos, computers and internet services; access to data bases; building maintenance; insurance and the cost of phones and electricity. The presentation by the library was part of a full-court press of information and appeal to New Garden voters – which have also included emails to all library cardholders in the township, as well as signage and mailers – to not repeat the results of the 2014 election, when a similar referendum was defeated, when 52.33 percent of voters rejected it. While state and county

funding, grants, corporate and private donations and fundraising events help pay for 72 percent of the library’s operating expenses, “that leaves us to find additional sources for the 28 percent that must be provided for,” said DiLuzio, who called dedicated municipal library taxes the primary method of funding libraries in most of the country. And yet, he said that of the eight municipalities who help fund the library’s operating costs each year, only two pay their fair share, and do so through an annual dedicated library tax: East Marlborough and Kennett townships. Passage of the referendum will signif icantly increase the proportionally low annual contribution the township has been making to the library. According to the library’s fair share calculations,

New Garden is supposed to be responsible for 8.5 percent of the library’s annual total budget, but only funds 1.3 percent to the library every year. In recent years, the township has given the library $10,500 in annual contributions; this year, the contribution was increased to $15,900. Yetter stressed that municipal taxes – such as funding from the New Garden referendum, if passed – will not be dedicated toward the construction of the planned new Kennett Library, which is is scheduled to be situated on the Weinstein lot on State Street in Kennett Square. “We [the Kennett Library] have elected not to take any municipal funding, because municipal funding comes with an increase in costs, so we’re going to be going after foundations and private donors,” he

said. Yetter added that the schematics of the library are due to be completed in December, which will be followed by a feasibility study next March, which will lead into a fundraising period. Construction on the new library, he said, is planned to begin midway through 2019, and is scheduled to open 2020. “Libraries are landmarks, like our homes, like our places of worship and the places where we socialize and like the places where we work,” DiLuzio said. “They mark things in our lives. They give us direction, that sense of place and purpose. “The Kennett Library is free to everyone, but it is not free to operate.”

FATAL ACCIDENT The Southern Chester County Regional Police Department is investigating a fatal traff ic accident that occurred on the morning of Oct. 23 at the intersection of Newark Road and Egypt Run Road in New Garden Township. Police said that a

2014 Toyota Prius, being operated by Jemiq Seapan, 77, of Landenberg, pulled out from a stop sign on Egypt Run Road, traveling east and into the path of an oncoming Harley Davidson motorcycle that was traveling north on Newark Road. The motorcycle hit the right side of the car and the operator, Jeffrey Lynn Collins, Sr., 31, of Newark, Del., was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Chester

County Coroner’s Office. Seapan was not injured. There were no known witnesses to the crash and at this time, there is no indication that drugs or alcohol were a factor. The investigation is ongoing. Police were assisted with traff ic control by the Avondale Fire Company. FUGITIVE ARRESTED On Oct. 11 at 2 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police Avondale saw

Kyle William Rivera, 26, of Nottingham, in the driveway of a home at 39 Woodland Drive in West Nottingham Township. He had several active warrants for his arrest. Rivera fled from police but was captured. He was found with brass knuckles and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and is facing weapons charges, as well as a charge of fleeing police and the outstanding warrants. PACKAGES STOLEN

Pennsylvania State Police Avondale are investigating the theft of several packages from a moving FedEx truck on Oct. 17 at 7:04 p.m. The thefts occurred at 1570 Baltimore Pike in Penn Township. TWO ARRESTED FOR THEFTS Ac c o r d i n g to Souther n Chester County Regional Police, Michael Marcozzi, 42, and Jose Ayala-Sedano, 36, both of Wilmington, were arrested on Oct.

15 and charged with multiple counts of retail theft, criminal conspiracy and related offenses, stemming from their alleged involvement in several retail thefts at the CVS store on Newark Road, in New Garden Township. On Oct. 15, police were called to the CVS after employees recognized one of the men who was in the store as one who had stolen items from the store previously.

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rga w @ ch e s t e rc o u n t y. com.

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Four seats on Oxford School Board will be decided on Election Day By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer On Election Day, residents in the Oxford area will be determining the outcome of four different races for seats on the Oxford School Board. In the at-large race, Donna Arrowood is competing against first-time candidate Kristen Dean. Arrowood previously served for four years on the school board and is now seeking a second, nonconsecutive term. Residents all across the school district will be voting in the at-large contest. In Region I, which is comprised of Upper Oxford Township, Lower Oxford Township East, and Oxford Borough East, the two candidates for one seat are Eric Owens and David Severino. In Region II, which includes West Nottingham Township, Lower Oxford Township West, and Oxford Borough West, incumbent Steve Gaspar is the only candidate on the ballot. In Oxford’s Region III, which includes East Nottingham Township and Elk Township, candidates Jenifer Warren and Charley Moore are vying for the one open seat. With three current school board members choosing not to seek re-election, there will be at least two first-time school board members when the board reorganizes during the first week in December. Arrowood has extremely deep roots in the Oxford community. She is a lifelong Oxford resident and a graduate of Oxford Area High School. Her mother also graduated from the school. Her brother was a longtime chemistry teacher in Oxford schools, and Arrowood herself retired from the school district after working for the better part of 30 years in the administration building in a variety of roles, ranging from tax collector to accounts payable employee to administrative assistant to the business manager. “I am truly committed to the school district,” said Arrowood. When Arrowood previously

served as a school board member for four years, two of them as board president, the board hired the administrative team of superintendent David Woods and assistant superintendent Dr. Margaret Billings-Jones. They still lead the district today. Arrowood is also proud of the fact that the school board negotiated a teachers’ contract that was fair to teachers and taxpayers alike. Keeping property taxes as low as possible for residents is a priority. “We always have to be fiscally responsible,” Arrowood said, explaining that she continues to serve on the district’s Budget and Finance Committee. She understands very well the budgetary constraints that the district faces, and the items that impact the budget. The current school board has already entered into negotiations on a new teachers’ pact. If Arrowood were elected to the school board, she would have an understanding of how the terms of the contract could impact the district. She said that she wants the district to have a contract in place that will allow Oxford to keep its teachers and administrators, but will also be fair to the taxpayers in the community. Arrowood likes the relationships that the Oxford Area School District has formed with Delaware County Community College and Cecil College that give high school students the opportunity to earn college credits while they are still in high school. She would like to see a similar agreement with Lincoln University that would allow Oxford students to take courses there, too. Arrowood, who still has a grandson in the Oxford schools, believes that her previous experience on the school board, and her dedication to the school district would be assets to the next school board. “I really would like to serve another four years on the board,” Arrowood said. “I have the background knowledge on how the district works. I have spent most of

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Donna Arrowood is an at-large candidate for the Oxford School Board.

Jenifer Warren has lived with her family in the Oxford Area School District for 14 years. She is running for a seat in Region III.

Eric Owens is a first-time candidate for Oxford School Board.

my life working or volunteering for the district. I love OASD. It has been my whole life.” According to Eric Owens, his priorities if he were elected to the Oxford School Board would be to always make decisions that put the needs of the children first. “Children must be our first priority,” he wrote in an email. “As a parent and a resident of Oxford, it is my belief that we owe it to our students, and to our community, to always prioritize the young people of our district. Before making any decision, the OASD board must first ask, ‘What is the impact on our students?’” Owens, who has lived in the district since 2011, holds a PhD in counselor education and supervision from Duquesne University. He also earned a certificate in secondary school counseling from Duquesne University. He teaches in the College of Education at West Chester University, focusing on college and graduate school classes on school funding and how politics can impact education. He also previously worked as a guidance counselor. He has worked with the General Assembly in Harrisburg on issues related to education across Pennsylvania, specifically in rural areas like Oxford. As a Department Chair at West Chester, is responsible for managing a substantial budget, ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively. Owens is an expert in crisis intervention and school crisis prevention, and he also has

experience securing grants, training educators, and advising schools, including both public, private, and charter schools. He said that if he were elected to the school board, accountability would be a priority for him. “The Oxford School Board should serve the residents and taxpayers of the district,” he wrote. “It is our responsibility to be transparent and accountable to the residents of Oxford. The administrators of the district are equally responsible to residents and to the school board. As a school board member, I will be willing to ask difficult questions and expect answers. It’s then my responsibility to make sure that I’m available to every resident of the district, to answer questions, gain information, and advocate on behalf of residents, our children, and our community.” Jenifer Warren, a candidate for the Oxford School Board in Region III, said that her decision to seek a seat was about ten years in the making. She was first asked to run for the school board ten years ago, but the timing was not right then—she and her husband, Kevin, had young children and her husband had just started a new engineering business. Now, the children are older and the business is established, and Warren is ready to take on the challenge of serving on the school board. “I feel like I can dedicate the time necessary to do the job that the taxpayers and the residents deserve,” she said. Warren grew up in Lower

currently have two children in the Oxford schools. “I’m very happy with the education that they have received,” Warren said. In addition to raising children, Warren spent time helping with her husband’s business, and has been volunteering at local food pantries. She writes a blog about people experiencing food insecurities to raise awareness about the issue. She has been a volunteer in the Oxford schools, and also served on a district Strategic Plan Steering Committee. When she’s been out meeting with residents, Warren said that concerns about high property taxes have been the issue mentioned more than anything else. “Taxes have come up more than anything, and that hasn’t surprised me,” Warren said. She said that she would like to the see the school district do a better job of providing budgetary information to residents. Earlier this year, the district sent out pie charts of some of the budgetary information was a good start, and she would like to see more of that. She would also like to see the district communicate more about the quality education that students are receiving. “This district has a lot to offer,” Warren said. “I would like to make sure that that gets communicated.” More information is available about Warren’s candidacy at www. Warren4oasd.org. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@ chestercounty.com.

Delaware in a small town that is similar to Oxford. Her parents owned a country store where she worked through high school and college. Because she went to a school in a community similar to Oxford, she has an understanding of the demands placed on a school district to meet the needs of a diverse student population. After she graduated from high school, she went back to her high school principal to talk about how students were being prepared. The principal told her something that she remembers to this day. “In a rural district,” the principal told her, “students are going off in a lot of different directions.” Warren wants Oxford to strive to ensure that every student is prepared for whatever they choose to do after high school, whether it’s attending a four-year university, a two-year program, serving in the military, or entering the workforce right away. “That’s important to understand,” Warren said. “We have to balance, in a rural district, education for all students, regardless of what their education goals are.” Warren earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Delaware and a masters of Library and Information Science at SJSU. She went on to work in both public and school libraries. When she and her husband started a family, they moved back to this area because they wanted their children to be raised in a smalltown environment. They have lived in Oxford for 14 years, and

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Four candidates vie for two seats on the East Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Four candidates—Gary Coates, Sam Goodley, Jr., Joe Raffa, and Michael Watson— are vying for two seats on East Nottingham Township’s board of supervisors in the Nov. 7 election. Coates is a lifelong resident of East Nottingham. He is a military veteran who has worked as a mechanic and is a small business owner in the area. He and his family have also owned and operated farms for two generations. Both Coates and Goodley were appointed to fill vacancies on the board and have terms that expire at the end of the year. Raffa previously served on the board of supervisors. This is the

first time that Watson has run for a seat on the board. In recent years, one of the most important issues in the township is open space. According to Watson and Goodley, they both share similar views about open space and sensible zoning regulations. “We both believe in sensible land-use planning,” said Goodley. “We have the same views when it comes to maintaining the rural character of East Nottingham Township.” Watson is a law enforcement officer. He and his wife have lived in the township for nine years. His introduction to East Nottingham Township government came through his involvement with the Century Oak Homeowners Association.

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Goodley has been an attorney for 40 years. He previously served as a member of the township’s board of supervisors, and is currently in his second year of filling a vacancy. He has served about eight years as a township supervisor in total, providing him with a wealth of knowledge about East Nottingham Township. At one time, Goodley said, the township had zoning regulations that didn’t do enough to preserve the agricultural and rural character of the township. The result was too much residential growth, which boosted the number of students in Oxford schools and created the need for costly infrastructure improvements. That led to increased property taxes on all residents in the area. Goodley explained that East Nottingham was able to get its zoning turned around, and the rural character of the township is now being preserved. “The whole atmosphere has changed,” he said, explaining that he has some Amish neighbors who were at one time considering leaving the area because of all the development pressures, but were then able to decide to stay in East Nottingham. The township initiated an earned-income tax of one-half of one percent for open space to help protect agricultural lands. The revenues raised with this tax are to be used to preserve desirable farmland in perpetuity. A few years ago, a majority of the supervisors were against utilizing revenues from the open-space tax to preserve

farmland and they reduced the open space tax to zero for a time. But when a referendum was placed on a ballot, East Nottingham voters turned out and overwhelmingly supported the open space program. The township is currently collecting a one-quarter of one percent tax for open space. Watson said that agricultural preservation can be a useful way to limit taxes because protecting farmlands is an effective way to reduce the residential development pressures. Additionally, Goodley said, “the less developments you have, the less you need to spend on infrastructure.” Goodley and Watson also agree that getting the Oxford Area Sewer Authority on solid financial footing is a priority for the sewer authority’s member municipalities—East Nottingham being one. East Nottingham Township has also been working on a plan to come into compliance with MS4 regulations—a federal mandate that requires municipalities to reduce the amount of sediment that is being discharged into waterways. Watson is on the National Law Enforcement Ethics Committee, so not surprisingly ethics in local government is an issue that would be very important to him. “People want to know that you’re open and honest,” Watson said, explaining that he wants his neighbors in East Nottingham to know that he is running for the right reasons—to ensure that the local government is functioning

in an ethical and professional manner. Watson said that he would like the township to be transparent and provide as much information as possible to residents. “We could do a better job of being transparency and enhance the simple things like our Facebook page or website,” he said. Watson said that one thing he hears from residents, especially from younger families, is a request for there to be more activities in the area. “A lot of young people expressed interest in that,” Watson said, explaining that he serves on the Oxford Area Recreation Authority Board that has been working to add good activities for families and

children. Goodley said that he has been endorsed by the Oxford Good Government Committee. He would welcome working alongside Watson on an East Nottingham board starting in 2018, saying that Watson is an energetic person who would be an asset to the board of supervisors. Goodley is very optimistic that the township’s board of supervisors could serve residents well if he and Watson are elected on Nov. 7. He said that they share a vision to preserve the rural character of the township and to be fiscally responsible. Explained Watson, “Nobody wants to see tax increases.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Eldreth Pottery founder is moving in new direction Longtime Oxford company will continue By John Chambless Staff Writer “I’ve been fortunate and blessed to have done this for so long,” Dave Eldreth said last week. “But it’s time to move on – for all of us.” The Eldreth Pottery business that he founded 41 years ago, initially working craft shows and weighing down his 1972 Ford Pinto to the breaking point, is running very briskly. Eldreth spoke in an office at the company store as the nearby cash register rang up sale after sale to a crowd of eager customers. At the end of the year, Eldreth is stepping down as the founder and artistic guide for the company, which now employs about 30 people and has steadfastly adhered to its core principles of traditional designs created by American artists, all produced in the same building where he started. The surrounding farmland hasn’t changed much since the day he moved into the onetime mushroom processing facility north of Oxford, but Eldreth Pottery is now known across the nation and eagerly collected. While Eldreth said his duties at

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Eldreth’s last annual Santa is waving goodbye.

the company have been trailing off over the past few years, he still designs the annual Santa figurine. Coming up with different ways to depict Santa for 34 years “is challenging,” he said, laughing, but this year’s figurine was special. Santa is waving one hand in a gesture of farewell. Eldreth is a spry 72, and while he’s stepping down from the business, he’s not going to be idle. He’s looking forward to doing some more traveling with his wife, Faye – “I’ve been to every continent, including Antarctica,” he said – but his main focus

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Holiday decorative items have been a mainstay at Eldreth Pottery for decades.

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The Eldreth store is out of the way, but a prime destination for the company’s many collectors.

will be painting and a bit of a relaxed pace. For the past several years, he has been refining his painting style, which is now nearly abstract. Large color fields suggest vast landscapes, with vivid colors suggesting dawn or evening. There’s an example hanging in the company store – no signature, just a suggestion that traditional American pottery is not all Eldreth can do. The work is vastly different from what he’s known for, and Eldreth enjoys the range of reactions from his buyers. “Some people just don’t get it,” he said, laughing. “But people who like them appreciate the emotional experience of them.” The main thrust of the new art is to give away all the money he makes from the paintings to the Epilepsy Foundation. His daughters, Diana and Dana, have grappled with epilepsy all their lives, and Eldreth wants to continue to fund research into treatments or a cure. “That’s my goal – to do something I love and try to help people,” he said. “I sold three paintings last week, and I just had the buyers make out a check to the Epilepsy Foundation. That way, I’m not involved. I always told my kids to find a job that you’d do for nothing, and I finally found it,” he said, laughing. Eldreth’s paintings are represented by Artblend Gallery in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Muse & Company Fine Art in Atlanta, Ga., and Artisan Gallery in Lancaster, Pa. , and he has a website (www.daveeldreth. com) that will focus on his new work. Eldreth is excited about the prospect of a new life in galleries. “I only wish I was in my 40s again,” he said. His painting style was initially detailed realism, but he eventually felt bogged down by it. “These don’t have details,” he said. “I try to create some sort of emotional impact with the colors and the soft edges. They’re sort of based on landscape concepts.” Eldreth has one more pottery signing event in November, where he will sign pieces and meet fans. Then the business will be taken over by Dan Watt, who has been with Eldreth since the days when the company had only four employees. Watt was working at Pfaltzgraff Pottery, and Eldreth met him there during a tour of the facility. Eventually, Watt asked him for a job, and the addition of engineering expertise helped Eldreth’s company take a big step toward mass production. While the number of contributing artists and designers has grown since the days when Eldreth was doing everything himself, the products have a similar aesthetic that buyers love. While rooted in traditional American redware and

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Dave Eldreth in the Eldreth Pottery store, with one of his paintings and some of the company’s traditional stoneware and redware.

salt-glaze pottery, there’s a whimsy that runs through everything, and the functional cookware and decorative items look great together. Over the past couple of years, as the company was running smoothly without his constant input, “I was thinking about closing it,” Eldreth said. “But our employees approached me and asked if they could run it. Our manager, Dan Watt, said he’d like to take over. As of the first of the year, they’ll be running the business. It will be the same people working here that we’ve had for years, but the name will change to Hart Road Potters,” named after the narrow country lane that leads to the company. Eldreth’s daughters have been instrumental in running the business for the past few years, but are leaving to find their own paths. Diana is a jewelry designer and Dana is pregnant with her first child and wants to devote time to her family. “I’ve always told them, ‘Pursue your heart,’” Eldreth said, echoing the way he started the business. “That’s what I did, and I’ve been fortunate enough to have it work out.” Eldreth went to the Maryland Institute of Art, “then got out and kind of bummed around, traveled, got a job teaching and moved back here to the area,” he recalled. “I taught art classes for 10 or 11 years in the Baltimore area. When I moved back here, I needed six credits to transfer my teaching certificate from one state to the other. I took a ceramics class and, well, really liked it.” That was the moment that turned Eldreth’s life around, and now he can look back and muse, “I’ve

been doing this a very long time. It was a struggle in the beginning, but it’s pretty well established now.” As the company has grown and garnered critical acclaim, press notice and consistent high sales, “I’ve had offers to buy it over the years,” Eldreth said, but most of the companies of his size outsource production overseas. “I just couldn’t do that,” Eldreth said firmly. The company has always been run like an extended family, and designers are free to innovate products, and come in when they want, as long as the work gets done. That has been helpful for employees as they raised children, and now some of them have

grandchildren. “It’s been a great experience,” Eldreth said. “It’s become like a big circle.” Eldreth Pottery’s final Christmas Open House will be held at the company’s Strasburg Showroom (246 North Decatur St., Strasburg) Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 12 from noon to 5 p.m. Eldreth will be available to sign some of the final pieces made by Eldreth Pottery. Call 717687-8445 or visit www. eldrethpottery.com. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

‘Golden Plain,’ one of Eldreth’s atmospheric paintings.

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Eldreth’s new artistic direction will be his paintings.

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Nov. 3 Veterans luncheon The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) hosts its annual Veterans Day luncheon on Nov. 3, with a program at 10 a.m., followed by lunch. All veterans eat free. Others ages 60 and older are $2 (under 60, $6). For reservations, call 610444-4819 by Oct. 23. Nov. 3 Mason Porter in concert The Friends Folk Club will host the band Mason Porter in concert on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oxford Friends Meeting (260 S. 3rd St., Oxford). Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 (children 12 and younger free). Refreshments are available. For more information, call 610-869-8076 or email friendsfolkclub@aol.com. Nov. 4 ACE meeting “How to Follow a Court Case” will be the topic on Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. during the monthly meeting of ACE Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance of Oxford. Gawthrop Greenwood attorney John Rafferty will discuss navigating the legal system to stay informed about a court case. Refreshments will be served at 9 a.m., followed by the one-hour presentation at the Oxford Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) Call 610-932-0337 for more information. Nov. 5 Pennsylvania Hunt Cup The 83rd running of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup will again take place on Nov. 5 in Unionville. This year, the main beneficiary is the Chester County Food Bank. Gates open to the public at 10:30 a.m.

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The 83rd running of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup will again take place on Nov. 5 in Unionville. (See listing)

Parking subscriptions are sold both in advance and on race day. All parking is per car – all occupants are included. Directions and subscriptions are available on the PHC website (www. pahuntcup.org). The fourmile Pennsylvania Hunt Cup is the race day feature, along with timber races, a flat race, the Junior Pony races, a sidesaddle invitational, a carriage parade, and a visit from Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire foxhounds. The Holiday Boutique shops will be open for shopping all day. Nov. 7 Ham supper The Avon Grove Lions Club will hold its 64th annual ham supper benefit on Nov. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chester County Technical College (280 Pennocks Bridge Rd., West Grove), off of Route 796, south of Jennersville. Takeout orders may be picked up from 5 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $6 for children under 12. Tickets are available from club members, or can be purchased at the door. Nov. 10 Soup and sandwich fundraiser The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St.)

will hold its fall Soup and Sandwich Day fundraiser on Nov. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be chicken corn soup, vegetable beef soup, homemade sandwiches, desserts and drinks. All items are $2 or less. Takeouts are available. For information, call 610-932-5244. Nov. 12 Record Collectors show The Keystone Record Collectors Music Expo will be held Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Continental Inn (2285 Lincoln Highway east, next to Dutch Wonderland). Dealers will be selling and buying records and music memorabilia from all eras. Admission is free. Call 610932-7852 or visit www. recordcollectors.org. Nov. 17 Flamenco in West Chester Flamenco dancer Liliana Ruiz, with Daniel Spalding and his 22-piece orchestra, perform Bizet’s “Carmen” as arranged by Russian composer Rodin Shchedrintelling on Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester). Purchase tickets at www.uptownwestchester. org, at the box office, or by

calling 610-356-ARTS. Dec. 8 Celtic Christmas songs in Oxford The Friends Folk Club, along with St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, will host Celric balladeer Charlie Zahm on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church is at 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford. Proceeds benefit the church. Tickets are $15 for adults (free for children 12 and younger.). Call 610-869-8076 for more information. Kennett Flash schedule The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www. kennettflash.org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: the LowDown Brass Band (Nov. 1, 8 p.m., free – presented by the Hadley Fund); Beru Lite, a Beru Revue workshop (Nov. 3, sold out); open mic with Frank Sokolovic (Nov. 5, 7 p.m., $4); Cory Branan (Nov. 14, 8 p.m., 414 and $17); Richard Shindell (Nov. 17, 8 p.m., $30); Todd Shaeffer of Railroad Earth (Nov. 18, 8 p.m., $27 and $30); Adrian Legg (Nov. 19, 7 p.m., $25). Reactors Comedy Club schedule Reactors Comedy Club (in the Wyndham Gardens Hotel, 1110 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills) hosts live comedy on weekends. Tickets are $20. Call 267374-0732 or visit www. reactorscomedyclub.com. The schedule is: Tina Giori, Norm Klar (Nov. 3, 4); Bill Campbell, Helene Angley (Nov. 10, 11); Mike Burton, Anita Wise, John Ager (Nov. 17, 18); Mike Egan, Tommy

Highland (Nov. 24, 25); Pat O’Donnell, Troy Moore (Dec. 1, 2).  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.

Through Nov. 10 Albert Gans The Oxford Arts Annex (19 S. Third St., Oxford) presents a solo show by local painter Albert Gans through Nov. 10. Visit www.oxfordart.org for more information. Through Nov. 5 Jill Beech at Bookplace Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford) presents “Anything Considered,” a solo exhibit by Jill Beech, through Nov. 5. The book shop and gallery is open Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Call 717715-4775 or visit www. bookplaceoxford.com. Through Nov. 11 Jon Redmond solo show Somerville Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) presents a solo show of paintings by Jon Redmond through Nov. 11. With a studio in Philadelphia and a house in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, Redmond offers a fresh view of his popular subject matters of choice -- urban architecture and still lifes that juxtapose the natural and man-made. Call 302-652-0271 or visit www.somervillemanning. com. Nov. 3 to 25 New works by Laura McMillan The Station Gallery

(3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) presents “New Works by Laura McMillan,” including paintings, painted furniture and “oddities,” from Nov. 3 to 25. There will be an artist reception on Nov. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 302654-8638 or visit www. stationgallery.net. Nov. 3 to Dec. 24 Miniature art show Sunset Hill Fine Arts Gallery (23 N. High St., West Chester) will host the opening of their 19th Annual Miniature Show, featuring small paintings by a variety of Chester County artists, on Nov. 3 from 4 to 9 p.m. The artists will meet shoppers at the opening reception. The gallery is on the second floor of Sunset Hill Jewelers. Visit www. sunsethilljewelers.com for a list of participating artists and gallery hours. Nov. 11 ‘Magic of Metal’ Vinewoods Forge (376 W. Street Rd., Kennett Square) hosts “Magic of Metal,” featuring nine metal sculptors, on Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Participating artists are Dave Beck, Laurie Murray, Lele Galer, Hattie Weselyk, Jeff Bell, Ellen Durkin, Stan Smokler, Rob Sigafoos and Karen Delaney. For more information, visit www. v i n e wo o d s f o r g e . c o m / events.

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Playoff-bound Oxford defeats Octorara, 55-21 Wide receiver Brandon DeShields surpasses 1,000-yard mark on season By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Oxford Hornets football team is going to the playoffs for the first time in 24 years. Oxford closed out the regular season in impressive fashion last Friday night by defeating Octorara, 55-21, to improve to 6-4 in the regular season. Oxford’s high-powered offense shifted into high gear against the Braves, scoring—and scoring quickly—on its first six possessions. The first touchdown came on a two-yard run by Chandler England with 8:51 left to play in the first quarter. It took Oxford just four plays to score. The Braves responded quickly, scoring a touchdown of their own on a 68-yard touchdown run by running back Brandon Jackson. Oxford’s next drive started at their own 25, and it took the Hornets precisely three plays to reach the end zone. England connected with Brandon Holz for 16 yards, and then threw a pass that wide receiver Alijah Thomas turned into a 56-yard gain. Holz scored from three yards out to make it 14-7. Justin Neskie capped Oxford’s next drive with a 21-yard touchdown run. Then, on the Hornets’ next possession, Holz scored again, making it 27-7 on a 21-yard touchdown run. Octorara battled back,

Photo by Steven Hoffman

The Oxford football team has reached the playoffs for the first time in 24 years. The Hornets will travel to play Marple Newtown on Friday night at 7 p.m.

driving 62 yards on nine plays. The biggest play of the drive came when running back Sye Hall took a handoff and, while still in the backfield, fired a pass to John Easterday that gained 30 yards and moved Octorara deep into Oxford territory. Fullback Jude Unitis rumbled into the end zone from eight yards out to cut Oxford’s lead to 27-14. The star of Oxford’s next offensive series was England’s favorite target, wide receiver Brandon DeShields, who caught three passes, including

a nine-yard touchdown. DeShields reached a milestone in the first half, surpassing the 1,000-yard mark for the season. “I’m so proud of the season this kid has had,” Oxford head coach Mike Means said of the standout wide receiver. “He’s an amazing kid, and I’m so happy for him. I think he’s the best receiver in the league.” Means got emotional talking about how DeShields has worked very hard to become the player that he is today. When Means arrived

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as Oxford’s coach three seasons ago, DeShields made a commitment to working harder not just on the football field, but in the classroom. Means is as proud of DeShields’ accomplishments in the classroom as he is for the on-field success. “His work ethic is what turned things around. He really put the time into it,” Means said. Oxford increased its lead to 41-14 late in the second quarter when England scored on a tough 15-yard run It took Oxford precisely

58 seconds to march 65 yards on the first drive of the second half as Holz turned in another big play—this time a 51-yard touchdown run. Holz ran for 135 yards on just 11 carries, and scored three touchdowns. With the lead extended to 48-14, it was time for the Hornets to insert some of their younger players to get them some work and to protect the starters for the playoffs. Oxford tacked on one more score, a touchdown in the third quarter, and Octorara scored early in the fourth quarter to reach the 55-21

final score. England turned in another fine performance for Oxford, throwing for nearly 200 yards on 11 completions. But the hero of the night was certainly DeShields, who not only reached the 1,000yard milestone, but also surpassed 100 yards in this game. He is just one of the reasons why Oxford has transformed into a playoff team in just Means’ third year as coach. In addition to the players, Means credited his assistant coaches with helping to build the program. “It’s the greatest group of guys,” Means said. “We’ve experienced growth every season. I couldn’t do it without these guys.” What’s the best part about the assistant coaches? “They care about the kids first,” Means said. The coach added that everyone involved with the football program is looking forward to the challenge that the District 1 playoffs offer. Oxford will travel to play Marple Newtown at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3. “We’re newcomers to this party,” Means said. “We need to prepare at the highest level. We’re going to be facing a quality opponent. We’re excited for the opportunity.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty. com.

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London Grove opens new public works facility By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The first ideas that led to the construction and recent opening of a 14,000-square-foot public works facility for London Grove Township began ten years ago, growing largely out of the need for the township to finally give its public works department a permanent home. For years, the department worked out of a facility on Route 41, a location that many believed could not serve its growing needs, which was joined by the department’s use of the former ConardPyle Company building nearby. “We began to explore the need, and then looked at the township’s capital budget in order to finance that need,” said Public Works Director Shane Kinsey. “We looked at various locations to see which would best fit, and then proceeded through until the building concept was agreed upon.” Estimated at $3.5 million, the facility, located on Rose Hill Road next to the township’s administration offices, includes a main building and adjacent salt storage facility that can hold 1,000 tons of roadclearing salt; a generator to serve both buildings; a water and sewer system; administrative offices; a training room for its staff to attend PennDOT-

sponsored Local Traffic and Planning (LTP) classes; a bunk room that allows staff to rest during storms; and increased storage areas for the department’s vehicles, equipment and supplies. The new facility also includes an area where the department can produce its own brine, which will allow the department to utilize various chemicals to more effectively remove snow from roads. “The building allows us to streamline our operations,” Kinsey said. “When we were working out of two facilities, we were basically hampered by the need to move equipment and personnel around between locations, so we spent a lot of time in that process. Some of our equipment had been stored outside in the past, and now, because it’s all stored indoors, it can be maintained better. “It also gives us an area to maintain our equipment better. We have a mechanics bay where we can fully work on the equipment indoors, instead of outside in 20-degree weather.” The public is invited to attend an open house for the new public works building on Nov. 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., just prior to the start of the township’s Board of Supervisors meeting. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rga w @ ch e s t e rc o u n t y. com.

Photos by Richard L. Gaw

The new public works department facility for London Grove Township is 14,000 square feet, and creates a central location for operations.

A salt storage facility will be able to hold up to 1,000 tons of salt that will be used by the department during snow storms.

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REV. HERBERT LINKS

CHASE J. RYAN

ARLENE SINGLETON

Rev. Herbert Links, 80, passed on into eternity with his heavenly Father on Oct. 17. Born in Vienna, Austria, in 1937, he and his parents successfully escaped Hitler’s reign and immigrated to the U.S. In 1939, where Herb grew up in St. Louis, Mo. He attended Baylor University, University of Edinburgh, and Princeton Seminary, where he was outstanding in his field. Although his ministry began in St. Louis, he spent 27 years faithfully serving as the pastor and director of the Hebrew Christian Approach to the Jews in Philadelphia. His love of the Bible all began when he befriended a young man in high school who answered his many questions about life by using Scripture. From the age of 14, Herb knew he was called to preach and share the good news of Jesus the Messiah to his fellow Jewish people. He was influential in the lives of many folks, had a deep love for his family, loved meeting new people and thoroughly enjoyed traveling the world. His zany and fun-loving personality drew people in immediately. Meeting his Savior face to face was an event he always looked forward to; how happy he must be now! He is preceded in passing by his beloved wife, Sandra. He is survived by his three daughters, Rachel Kushner, Debbie Podlogar, and Miriam Pappas; their husbands and seven grandchildren. His memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Narberth Presbyterian Church (205 Grayling Ave., Narberth, Pa.). Burial will be private. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www. griecocares.com.

Chase John Ryan, 18, of West Grove, died on Oct. 20 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. Born in Newark, Del., he was a son of Dennis Ryan of Kemblesville, and Laura Schreier Ryan of West Grove. Chase was a 2017 graduate of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School. He enjoyed working at Klondike Kate’s Restaurant on Main Street in Newark. It was truly one of his favorite places. He fulfilled his lifelong dream of serving his country and spent his last day enlisting in the U.S. Army. Chase was an avid reader with a particular interest in war history and loved to share his knowledge with anyone who would listen. He loved his family, watching “The Office” and traveling, especially to Cape Cod. He was loyal, smart, unconventional and thoughtful. In addition to his parents, Chase is survived by his paternal grandmother, Mary Ryan of Hockessin, Del.; one brother, Cole Ryan and his wife Sam of Wilmington, Del.; one sister, Paige Richardson and her husband Joey of Wilmington, Del.; his nephew Landon; and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins and his cat, Big Stinky. A service was held Oct. 26. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www. griecocares.com.

Arlene Adams Singleton, 97, of Oxford, died on Sept. 29 at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Lottie Adams. Her husband, Kenneth W. Singleton, predeceased her in 2002. She was a member of the Oxford Presbyterian Church. She was a nurse who served in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II. She graduated from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., with a degree in public health nursing and was employed for a number of years as a nurse in the Wilmington, Del., V.A. Hospital. She is survived by her stepson, Kenneth T. Singleton and his wife JoAnn of Kennett Square; and many nieces, nephews as well as grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Chapel at the Health Center at Ware Presbyterian Village (7 E. Locust St., Oxford). Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

LOLA GRACE STANTON Lola Grace Stanton, 74, of Newark, Del., passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 19. Born in 1943 in Blue Ball, Md., Lola was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Dixon) Jones. She loved to cook, whether it was for a family picnic, holiday or one of her famous cook-outs. She also enjoyed baking cakes, playing rummy and spending time at Delaware Park. In her younger years, she was a member of the Moose Lodge. Her most cherished time was spent with her loving family, wonderful friends and her beloved dogs. Lola is survived by her children Alfred Stanton, Jr., and his companion, Cathy Stowe, Terry Acord and her husband Ricky, and Tina Jones and her companion Shawn Lum; sister Bobbie Miller; former husband and loving friend, Alfred Stanton, Sr.; five grandsons; and three greatgrandsons. Including her parents, Lola was preceded in death by her two brothers, Orville and John Jones; daughter, Barbara Ann Pennington; and grandson, Matthew Halsey. A funeral was held Oct. 27. Burial was at Gilpin Manor Memorial Park. To send online condolences, visit www. rtfoard.com.

Nov. 4 Pancake breakfast West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) will hold a community pancake breakfast on Nov. 4 from 7 to 10 a.m. Gluten-free pancakes are available as well as pancakes, sausage links, fruit cup and beverages. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat event are $6 (children under 3 free). Call 610-869-9334 for more information. Nov. 4 Many Hands Marketplace On Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a Fall Fest Craft Fair and Many Hands Marketplace at Christian Life Center (125 Saginaw Rd., Lincoln University, located next to the village of New London off Route 896 and State Road, www.clcfamily. church). There will be food, crafters, a small business marketplace, and family fun events. Held rain or shine, indoors and out. There will be homemade soup and muffins in the Café and several food trucks selling barbecue, kettle corn, Kona Ice, and more. Crafts include wood furniture, quilts, wreaths, pottery, knitting, country décor, jewelry, clothing and more. The carnival includes pumpkin chunkin’, hayrides, face painting, a moon-bounce and more. Join CLC Outbreak Youth Ministry 5th annual Kid’s Fun Run and 5K Run and 3K Walk at 9 a.m. to benefit El

Centro Christian Youth Center in Guatemala City. Nov. 11 Pancake and omelet breakfast Shiloh Presbyterian Church (42 S. Fifth St., Oxford) will hold a pancake and omelet breakfast on Nov. 11 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church’s Community Outreach Center. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults, $5 for ages 4 to 11, free for 3 and younger. The menu includes French toast, bacon and sausage, biscuits, sausage gravy and more. Call 610-932-9256 for more information.

GLORIA DEFAZIO CIUFFETELLI Gloria DeFazio Ciuffetelli, 86, of Landenberg, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 21. She was the wife of the late Louis “Chiffy” Ciuffetelli, who passed away in 1983, and with whom she shared 27 years of marriage. Born in Kennett Square, she was a daughter of the late Frank and the late Carolyn (Felicetti) DeFazio. Gloria, or “Glo” as she was affectionately known, worked in her early years as a secretary at Chrysler Plymouth Corporation in Newark, Del., and then later as a receptionist at Longwood Beauty Salon. She enjoyed reading, shopping, sweets of all kinds (especially chocolate), traveling, and spending time with her family and grandsons. She is survived by her daughter Sherri Schaeffer and her husband Scott of Landenberg; two sisters, Florence “Flo” Graham and her husband Don of Wilmington, Del., and Rose Marie “Ro” Gallo of West Grove; three grandsons, Derek of Pittsburgh, Grant of Los Angeles, and Ethan of Landenberg; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Oct. 30. Interment was in St. Patrick Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Glo’s memory to a charity of your choice. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

SILOHE BERNAL TAPIA Silohe Bernal Tapia, 21, of Toughkenamon, passed away at his residence on Oct. 22. Born in Almoloya De Alquisiras, Mexico, he was the son of Heliodoro Bernal Castaneda and Amalia Tapia Castaneda of Toughkenamon. Silohe was a painter, employed by various companies. He enjoyed having fun, being friendly with everyone, and being with his family and friends. He was a member of St. Rocco Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Ismael Bernal Tapia and Fernando Bernal Tapia, both of Toughkenamon, and Mauro Bernal Tapia and Rene Bernal Tapia, both in Mexico; and two sisters, Aide Bernal Tapia and Maria de Jesus Bernal Tapia, both of Toughkenamon. He was predeceased by one sister, Liliana Bernal Tapia. A funeral was held Oct. 30. Burial will be in Mexico. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

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Allaband deserves another Support Parish and Whetham on Election Day term in New Garden Township

An open letter for London Britain Township residents: I haven’t been active in local politics, but I believe Russell McKinnon’s misinformation campaign deserves scrutiny. His communications about the township’s participation in the building of the fire house are misleading at best, and perhaps inaccurate. Let’s be clear – despite Mr. McKinnon’s inference -providing for fire services is a core function of township government, required by state statute. Aileen Parish and previous supervisors should be applauded for supporting West Grove Fire Company’s third station. Mr. McKinnon infers the supervisors “built” a fire station – they did not. They created an entrance road for the park property and demolished an old residence – these moves made it possible for the fire company to build and equip a third station at the fire company’s considerable expense. Since opening, Station 3 has directly saved lives and properties in London Britain

Township and helped lower insurance rates for township residents. Why would Mr. McKinnon criticize this move? How do I know these things? I am a 30-plus year West Grove Fire Company volunteer firefighter and lifelong London Britain Township resident, and was directly involved in the Station 3 project. Thank goodness for Aileen Parrish and her peers for their leadership in this regard. Mr. McKinnon also casts doubt on the Flint Hill Road storm water project, calling it “borrowing to overspend.” Ask any Flint Hill Road resident (like me) how much regular and damaging flooding has been erased by this smart move by Aileen Parrish and the other supervisors? This was a good, needed investment, and long overdue. Also called into question was the decision residents like you and me made to commit to open space preservation. I for one am happy to be taxed about $15 per year for this noble cause

and thank Aileen and her peers for their leadership in this regard. Mr. McKinnon, if you want better roads, you don’t have to take money from open space to do so. I’d be the first to be open to a small tax increase for a road maintenance budget enhancement. Our current supervisors are doing a great job – so why is Mr. McKinnon casting doubt on their accomplishments? I’d ask my fellow residents to answer this question? If Aileen Parrish has done such a great job and she has, what problem are we trying to solve by making a change this election? My support is with Aileen Parrish and Chris Whetham on November 7. Aileen has proven herself and earned another term. I’d ask my fellow neighbors to join in supporting these proven candidates. (The opinions here are my own and not necessarily those of the West Grove Fire Company.) Bill Wohl London Britain Township resident

More on the proposed parking garage in Oxford Letter to the Editor: The spin about Oxford’s parking garage continued with an article in the fallwinter issue of the Oxfordian, a publication from the local Chamber of Commerce. To repeat what I said on April 11 at a public forum on this subject, I am not certain that the absence of a garage is the only hindrance to the economic development of downtown Oxford. Investors might consider the following before dropping their dollars here. 1 As the Chester County Press documented on its front page on Aug. 16, the borough has by far the highest property tax rate of any municipality in southern Chester County. 2 The borough also has

an aging infrastructure, evidenced by a water pipe break in mid October. Is this a sign of things to come? 3 The Oxford Sewer Authority could not make a recent debt payment of 1.2 million dollars, and is pleading poverty with the lender to rearrange the payment schedule. The borough is responsible for 44 percent of the total debt which amounts to 27 million dollars. 4 In September, the borough filed another poverty plea, this time with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, saying it could not afford the estimated cost over five years of 350,000 dollars to implement a flood management plan. Yet the borough now wants to borrow about 1.5

million dollars for a garage it claims will be “the economic engine of southern Chester County.” Readers will note that pad sites remain in the Walmart space, which is located outside the borough and has what appears to be free parking! On April 11, the garage boosters seemed united in their insistence that this project would not raise borough taxes. We now learn from the Oxfordian that the goal is “to minimize any potential impact” on taxes. My advice to borough taxpayers is to keep a keen eye on their increasing impact, and a firm hand on your shrinking wallet. Richard Winchester Oxford Borough

Retaining proper stewardship of London Britain Township Letter to the editor: What a wonderful, pristine treasure we have in London Britain Township. It comes in the form of the White Clay Creek Preserve, which constitutes over 30 percent of our Township. The White Clay is the only wildlife preserve in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and we are incredibly privileged to have this majestic natural resource in our backyard. In 1996, the White Clay Watershed Association commissioned a study to recommend the creation of a possible greenway connection between The White Clay Creek Preserve and Fair Hill Natural Resources Area in Maryland. Once again, London Britain was fortunate, as we were the only Pennsylvania municipality bounded by each of those large, preserved tracts of land. Supporting our vision of protection, in 2000, the National Park Service included the White Clay Watershed in its National Wild and Scenic Rivers Program, following an extensive study of our watershed and

an act of the US Congress, signed by the President. This designation has brought federal and regional focus to our area, along with funding sources to aid landowners in preservingtheir properties, protecting our lands from future development, in perpetuity. London Britain residents added another key component to our conservation goals, when, in 2000, they overwhelmingly voted in a referendum to enact an Open Space tax. This dedicates .02 mills of annual tax revenue to the purchase and maintenance of open space in our Township. In 2017, this millage translates to approximately $14 per person. What a remarkable investment in the future of London Britain – not only for all of us, but as a legacy for our children and grandchildren! Over the past 20 years, 15 properties in London Britain Township have been conserved and protected from future development. Of those efforts, our Open Space funds have aided with 9 properties. The Township assists by offering aid which primarily covers administrative costs when

landowners are preserving their properties with the help of the Brandywine Conservancy, Natural Lands Trust and The Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County. Our conservation success in London Britain has been greatly enhanced by our partnership with the National Park Service, through the Wild and Scenic Management Committee, along with great working relationships with Natural Lands Trust, Brandywine Conservancy and The Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County. Chester County Planning has also been a valued ally, offering Vision Partnership Grants to our residents. As we continue our vision of stewardship, the London Britain Township Supervisors wish to express our gratitude to our partners and, most of all, to the citizens of London Britain, for their continued encouragement and support of our mission. Aileen Parrish, Chris Whetham and Glenn Frederick London Britain Township Board of Supervisors

Letter to the Editor:

Steve Allaband deserves to be elected to another six-year term on the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors. For almost 20 years, Steve has effectively served the township

residents in a variety of positions. He has shown himself to be an intelligent, caring and hardworking supervisor with an excellent understanding of our needs. He supports a healthy, controlled balance of business, residential

and agricultural growth along with provisions for protecting open space and expanding our trail network. Please join me in voting for Steve Allaband on Nov. 7. Bernie McKay Landenberg

Vote for Gaerity, Walker, Farina, and Wood for Avon Grove School Board Letter to the Editor: Avon Grove School District is overcapacity and overcrowded in three out of four schools. Comparatively, Avon Grove has the lowest square footage available per student (127 sq. ft./student) than any of our surrounding districts, with the fourcounty average being 180 sq. ft/student. Avon Grove has 26 classroom trailers, Unionville has none, Oxford has none, and Kennett has only six at the elementary level. Our community’s children need facilities that offer enough space to learn. Our current enrollment is up from last year, and the district enrollment projection completed in

October of 2017 shows that our enrollment is projected to increase. Our school district’s reputation will depend on addressing this shortage of space. Avon Grove needs school board members who offer facilities solutions beyond renovation or maintenance. Renovations to our secondary schools are needed, but renovations alone will waste tax payers money without a strategy to solve our significant secondary overcrowding. Due to this lack of space, our high school students cannot take a full academic schedule, and are forced into study hall. At the heart of any significant facility expenditure should be to support the educational process, and in Avon

Grove, this means creating more space. We need candidates that support public education, are willing to solve our District’s facility challenges, and have a proven record of putting students at the heart of their decision making. The following candidates represent the best of a nonpartisan effort to come together for the community’s children. Your vote for (Region 1) Gaerity and Walker; (Region 2) Farina and (Region 3) Wood will ensure that our community can offer strong schools to our students. Carolyn Hammerschmidt Franklin Township

Supervisor endorses Penny Schenk in Franklin Township Letter to the Editor: I first met Penny Schenk in 2011 when she and John Auerbach were running for the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors to oppose the doubling of the Earned Income Tax (EIT) rate from 0.5 percent to 1 percent. I became interested in local politics due to my interactions with Penny and John. As a result, I ran for a Franklin Township Supervisor position and was elected in 2015. I have learned a lot from Penny regarding the responsibilities of local government including maintaining and improving the roads, ensuring the availability of emergency services, promoting traffic safety, and managing land development. I learned that it is important to focus

on what is best for Franklin Township residents and spend the residents’ tax money in an efficient and effective manner including giving money back to the taxpayers when you can. I have also learned that there are issues that come before the Board of Supervisors (e.g. expansion of certain businesses) that don’t have a way forward that will make all the parties happy and in some cases, the state of PA will step in and take the decisions out of your hands. In my two years as a member of the Board of Supervisors, I have found Penny to be a caring person who puts the needs of the township residents ahead of her own. She is easy to talk to, pragmatic, and focused on making Franklin Township the best

it can be. I can’t imagine the Board of Supervisors without her. If all this does not convince you to vote for Penny on November 7, please be aware that your Franklin Township real estate taxes would be 20% higher and your EIT would be 100 percent higher if Penny was not a current member of the Board of Supervisors. We also wouldn’t have the new guiderails on Laurel Bridge Road as well as the other road and traffic safety improvements throughout Franklin Township. Please remember to vote for Penny Schenk on November 7. A vote for Penny is a vote for keeping Franklin Township a great place to live. Donna Dea Franklin Township

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• Horse race betting • Silent Auction • Raffles Doors open at 5:30pm • Dinner served at 6:00pm Post Time: 7:00pm Tickets $25.00 per person/ $40.00 per couple Proceeds will go toward the Equine Facilitated Therapy Program for the Military Veterans

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Candidates vie for East Marlborough Board of Supervisors By John Chambless Staff Writer When Robert Weer, Sr., retires from the East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors at the end of his term, it will open a vacancy on the board that is being fought over by three candidates – Democrats Robert McKinstry and Julia McGovern Lacy, and Republican Tom Simpers. Board member Eddie Caudill is also up for re-election to his seat, and is facing the same challenge from the three contenders. The candidates are:

Robert B. McKinstry, Jr.

Robert B. McKinstry, Jr. A graduate of Yale Law School (J.D. 1979) and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (M.F.S., 1979), and Swarthmore College (B.A. 1975, with honors), McKinstry is now an environmental lawyer with 40 years of experience. He is also a former Penn State Goddard professor of forestry and environmental resource management, where he focused on development of state environmental and natural resource policy. He is a member of many non-profit, municipal, county, regional and state boards and committees. He lives on five-generation family

farm in East Marlborough where he grew up. Among the issues he would address as a supervisor, he would review all of the township’s ordinances, including its land use ordinances, to require that environmental impacts of all significant actions be identified, adverse impacts be avoided where possible, and, where not possible, be minimized and mitigated. He would create a Citizens Environmental Advisory Council to review and advise the supervisors and township staff on the environmental impacts of all proposals before the township, and expand the township’s efforts to conserve its open space. He would seek to remove any barriers in township ordinances or the provisions of homeowners’ organizations that limit installation or use of solar panels, groundsource geothermal, and other alternative energy or energy conservation measures. McKinstry would also seek to increase the transparency of township decision making, and increase regional solutions for land use regulation, police and other government services. Julia McGovern Lacy Lacy received her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Delaware and continued her education with post-baccalaureate courses in environmental policy at the University of Florida. She is a licensed professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with more than 20 years of experience in township engineering and project management; water resources, stormwater and flood control; and land development design, permitting, enforcement and compliance. She is emergency

management trained and experienced, having worked with FEMA and local emergency management agencies. She has been a resident of East Marlborough Township for more than 12 years.

Julia McGovern Lacy

Among the issues she would address as a supervisor: “Recently, the East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors has been required to produce a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP), and adopt a new Floodplain Ordinance mandated by FEMA,” she wrote. “I have the in-depth knowledge and understanding of these topics which will be required to implement these actions in the near future. However, the top issue in East Marlborough that I look forward to taking on as supervisor is the proposed development of several parcels to be townhome communities. My experience, unique among the candidates, gives me a perspective of the possible issues and obstacles that may arise, and how to bring about solutions that will ultimately serve the greater good of our township community.” Tom Simpers, Jr. I was born and raised on the

same farm in East Marlbourgh. I have been self-employed for 52 years on the same farm I currently reside on the same farm. I’ve been a member of the local Rotary Club for 48 years, with 46 years of perfect attendance. I’ve been a member of the Township Planning Commission for 20 years, and the chairman of the Township Zoning Commission for 20 years.

I have a deep interest in orderly development in the township. Safety on our roads to very important to me. As development increases, our small roads are very stressed. It is important that our township oversee the safety of our residents. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

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Curtis Mason seeks re-election in Penn Township

By Marcella Peyre-Ferry Staff Writer

Republican Curtis Mason is running for re-election as township supervisor in Penn Township. Mason is a township native and local business owner who has been a supervisor for 21 years. He served for a short while on the planning commission before being elected to office as supervisor in 1991. He immediately became chairman, taking the lead on the five member board. “That was just when development was starting to happen,” Mason explained. “I saw what was going on and the government we had there was not prepared for what was coming. It was run like a government. My theory is, if it is run like a government, it will fail. If it is run like a business, it will succeed. What I did was convince the board that the pinnacle you have here is the hospital and the YMCA, and all we have to do is build a retirement community around it and you can’t lose.”

By offering favorable zoning for age-restricted communities and working with developers to make improvements to water, sewer, and roads, development in Penn Township has been a positive factor. “Like anything else, overdevelopment is not good, and under-development is not good. You have to find a happy medium, and I think we’ve found it,” Mason said. During his time as supervisor, Penn Township has had notable accomplishments including the creation of the first second-use sewer system in the state. Treated effluent is pumped to Star Roses to water the plants, saving millions of gallons of fresh water. The construction of the passive recreation park beside the Township Building and acquisition of land for an active sports park also took place during Mason’s time on the board. The historic Red Rose Inn has been saved from demolition, and the intersection where it stands is scheduled for reconstruction. Mason is proud to say

that all Penn Township’s improvements have come with no increases in the township tax. His motivation for another term in office is to finish projects that are already in the works. “I want to see what I started get completed,” he said. “I want to see the park and I want to see the intersection get done. Those are the two most important things to me.” At only one point did Mason have aspirations to higher office. When longtime state representative Art Hershey retired, Mason threw his hat in the ring hoping to take Hershey’s seat, but serious health issues forced him to abandon the quest. “Local government is closer to the people and that’s the one that’s more important to the people,” he said. “It can affect your life more than most big governments can.” Mason is being opposed in the Nov. 7 election by Democrat Gabe Passero. Passero was a successful write-in candidate in the spring Primary Election, winning a place on the November ballot.

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Three campaign for two seats on London Grove board By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer When London Grove Supervisor Michael Pickel announced that he would not seek another term on the board earlier this year, two seats became open on the London Grove Board for the next six years – Pickel’s, and the one that his colleague Dave Connors has occupied since 2010 and is currently campaigning for. With the election a week away, Connors joins newcomers Lee Irwin and Rich Ruggieri in pursuing a place on the five-member board next year, and with many issues currently on the front burner in London Grove – infrastructure, open space, ecological solutions and policing, to name just a few – the Chester County Press looked at the platforms of all three candidates. Dave Connors Democrat/Republican, 46, business owner, lives in West Grove with his wife and two children After being appointed to fill a seat on the board in 2010, Dave Connors was elected to his first full term in 2011. It was a learning lesson, he said, one that cast him as the board’s lone advocate in support of the township’s controversial ownership of the Inniscrone Golf Course. While his outspokenness got him into some deep waters over the next six years, it also paved the way for progress. And yet, as he campaigns for his second four-year term on the board, a careful examination of Connors’ record reveals a list of

initiatives that touch on nearly every issue of concern for township residents. A strong believer in collaboration between municipalities, Connors formed an “Ad Hoc” committee with other local municipalities served by the West Grove Fire Company, and currently services as second vice president for Chester County Association of Township Officials. He authored a letter of cooperation with representatives from area municipalities that was sent to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, urging PennDOT to address the aging infrastructure along the Route 41 corridor. For the past several years, he has served as an environmental watchdog in the township, and has fought with DEP officials to tighten their environmental regulations with local mushroom composting facilities in the township. He spearheaded efforts to place water monitors in township waterways that could be affected by the brown water runoff from composting facilities. “I think we as a board have accomplished many things in the last few years,” he said. “When I first joined the board, the township had $400,000 in reserve, which was troubling, because that was about threeto four months’ worth of operating cash. “Developing the five-year plan capital plan allowed us to encourage the township to run itself like a business, in that funding needs to be done a multi-year level in order to become financially free.

I think we’ve accomplished that now.” While he is able to place these credits on his political resume, Connors is still hampered by his support of Inniscrone, which included a messy, nearly three-year-long legal wrangle that included a lawsuit levied against the township by its former management team. Now, as its contract with the Heathland Hospitality Group -- its current management team -- is set to expire Dec. 31, Connors expressed confidence that the course can still be an asset to the township. “The Inniscrone Golf Course is better today than it was when I first joined the board,” he said. “I believe that Inniscrone can become revenue neutral. We also have to continue to look at Inniscrone as a source of spray irrigation for our community, which is critical.” If Connors is elected to his next term, his wish list will concentrate on addressing zoning density in the township; continuing to look for earned income tax revenue along the Route 41 business corridor; continuing to create collaborative efforts with neighboring municipalities; finding a solution to the Chatham intersection; and addressing the potential need for contracting with -- or joining the coverage zone of the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department. “Right now, there are about 10,000 residents in our township, but when that number reaches 15,000, how can we not have our own police department?” he said. “It will be a tough political

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Dave Connors

Lee Irwin

Rich Ruggieri

decision when it happens, but I think it will be a good decision for our safety.” Lee Irwin Republican, 43, corporate income tax software test engineer, lives in West Grove with his wife and two children During his time as a member of the London Grove Supervisors, Mike Pickel was a key driver in the development of Goddard Park, which in its first two phases has created public trails, a playground, a dog park and a shared garden space. With Pickel deciding not to seek another term on the board, the question remains: “What board member is going to continue to champion the park’s next phases of construction, which includes the construction of youth athletic fields?” The experience that Lee Irwin, a 12-year township resident, brings to the board is steeped in the connectivity between youth sports and enhancing a township’s identity. For the last nine years, he has coached his two sons in the Avon Grove Little League, currently serves on its board of directors, and also coaches the Avon Grove Bulldogs travel baseball team. When the Bulldogs were searching for a place to practice last year, Irwin saw that the baseball field at New London Academy was in poor shape, and approached New London Township with an offer to restore the field, in exchange for being allowed to practice there. After some sweat equity by team coaches and members, the field was improved, and the Bulldogs had a diamond to play on. “There are other fields out there that are in disrepair, and if elected, I would like to apply the same formula that we used in New London to London Grove Township,” Irwin said. “We can utilize

outside organizations to leverage them to improve the parks, that will in turn benefit the entire township. I am hoping to move the idea along, so that by the time my first term ends in six years, we can point to this as a township and say, ‘We’re moving in the right direction.’” Irwin is far from a oneissue candidate. Having coached hundreds of London Grove youngsters over the past decade, he has gotten to know many of their parents who live in the township, and said that as he listens to their concerns as a candidate, he shares their opinion that there needs to be a continued focus on seeking out more open space opportunities in the area, as well as smart decisions on the future of residential growth. “People move to London Grove Township -- as opposed to Montgomery or Delaware counties -- not only because it has a good school district, but because they also want the rural aspect that they don’t get in many of these other areas,” he said. “I’m not a fist-in-the-air, nobody-elsemove-here guy, but my place on the board will be to assure that the township continues to apply reasonable standards when deciding where to place another development, or low-income, high-density housing. “Baby Boomers are retiring every day, and they don’t want to see their home values eroding by virtue of having a low-income housing community move in next door. To me, there’s a certain reasonableness factor in terms of where the township should place those housing opportunities.” If elected to the board, Irwin also wants to reduce unnecessary signage throughout the township, create opportunities for more walking trails, and explore methods to reduce reduce

accidents along Avondale Road. Rich Ruggieri Democrat, 38, data analyst, lives in Avondale with his wife and two children A key talking point that pushed Rich Ruggieri to declare his candidacy for the London Grove Board of Supervisors began early in his life. He grew up on a farm in near Montoursville, Pa., where he learned to appreciate the rural character of the community. Keeping the rural character of the township is important, he said, but so is canvassing the area for economic opportunities, in conjunction with forming future partnerships with the township’s neighbors. “If I had to put my hands on the scale, my thought would be to err on the side of keeping things rural, but cultivating the commercial districts we have is just as important for us,” said Ruggieri, who is a member of the OxGrove Democrats. “We have Avondale on one side and West Grove on the other, and together, that makes up a large community. We need to work in the same direction.” If much of Ruggieri’s campaign is centered around collaboration with the township’s neighboring boroughs, it’s also dotted with a rich background. After high school, he served ten years in the U.S. Air Force, which included four years of active duty, and six years as a member of the Air National Guard in Harrisburg, where he worked in the special operations wing. A graduate of Penn State, he now works as an IT data analyst at a global corporation in Wilmington. “Working in the military has given me a definitive sense of duty and attention to detail, but I have also worked with Boeing, in academia at Penn State, and now work for a global corporate entity,” he said. “It’s allowed me to have a broad appreciation for the entities that make up an economy, and I think it can lend a lot of expertise to the township, in terms of helping to drive it forward. If elected, Ruggieri said he would like the township to continue to address the possibility of contracting for additional police service with the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department, as well as exploring methods of tightening environmental regulations for the local mushroom industry, to ensure air and water quality. “We need to continue to explore the total ownership of what we as a township are doing. To me, it’s about looking for additional opportunities in moving the township forward, to ensure that what’s being done is sustainable from a revenue standpoint, as opposed to simply paying for things.”

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Note: Current supervisor Steve Zurl is running unopposed for an unexpired four-year term previously occupied by former supervisor Raymond Schoen. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@ chestercounty.com.

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Ware Presbyterian Village celebrates expansion On Oct. 18, Ware Presbyterian Village, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Oxford, celebrated the dedication of Westminster Place at Ware Apartments, a $14.4 million expansion project offering moderately priced apartment-style living within a CCRC setting to individuals 55 and older. The 61-unit apartment building includes 31 onebedroom and two-bedroom rental apartments with income limits applied to

resident applications. The income ranges and caps for the rentals are set by the Pennsylvania Housing and Finance Administration and are available upon request. The cost of rent covers electric, heating, air conditioning, kitchen appliances, an in-unit washer and dryer, water, sewer, trash removal, parking and scheduled transportation. The additional 30 units require moderately priced entrance fees starting at $90,000 and monthly fees

starting at $1,400. Under the entrance and monthly fees, residents are given access to all areas and services across the Ware campus, including the aquatic and fitness center, craft and hobby spaces, library, and beauty and barber salon. “We are thrilled to open the doors of Westminster Place and welcome new residents,” said Kevin Jones, executive director of Ware Presbyterian Village. “As a major senior living and care provider in the

region, we are committed to expanding senior housing options where individuals can age in place. Westminster Place offers progressive support based on an individual’s need, and tiered pricing to significantly expand access affordability to seniors who otherwise would not have had this opportunity to age comfortably and with dignity.” For more information about Ware Presbyterian Village, visit www. warepresbyterian.org.

Tim Beaver, chairman of the PSL board of trustees (center, with scissors); Steve Proctor, PSL’s CEO far right); a representative from PHFA along with the contractors, engineers, architects and construction companies responsible for the building project were at the dedication ceremony.

Oxford Borough Council approves BID plan and an updated parking ordinance By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer At its Oct. 16 meeting, Oxford Borough Council signed off a new Business Improvement District (BID) plan that is going through the process of being approved this fall. The BID must be reauthroized every five years, and the plan must be approved by borough council before owners of properties included within the Business Improvement District can formally vote to extend it. The new plan will be in effect from 2018 to 2022. A public hearing on the final BID plan took place on Sept. 25, when input from the community was accepted. Some small changes were made to the plan as a result of that public hearing. Now that borough council has voted to allow the plan to move forward, there will be a 45-day review period when property owners in the Business Improvement District can vote to continue the program or not. Properties in the Business Improvement District agree to a special assessment that is used for efforts to promote the businesses in the district through beautification and revitalization efforts. Only those property owners in the Business Improvement District pay that tax, and only they can decide whether to extend the BID for another five years.

Borough council’s final adoption of the Business Improvement District documents is slated for council’s last meeting in December. If the plan is approved, this would be the third time that the BID plan has been authorized in Oxford. Oxford Borough Council also approved a comprehensive parking ordinance that establishes permit parking in residential areas as a way to discourage visitors from parking in residential areas of town. Council approved the parking ordinance by a vote of 6-1, with council member Peggy Ann Russell voting in opposition to it. Russell had made a motion to table the matter before the vote was taken, but that motion failed because of a lack of a second. Borough council approved a motion to allow David Ogino to continue some of the preliminary work on the construction of a stage in Oxford Memorial Park. The stage will be used by performers at events like a music and arts festival that is being planned for Oxford in 2018, and at events like the Apple Festival. Borough council also approved the hiring of Arlene Harrison for the position of Oxford Borough treasurer with a starting date of Oct. 30. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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A smashing good time Bollinger print raises funds at Cherry Crest Farm to help Chester County Farm Cherry Crest Adventure Farm plans to end its season on Nov. 4 with a big bang – f ireworks, games and the return of its 8th Annual Pumpkin Madness Festival. Throwing, smashing, car ving, hurling, rolling and dropping pumpkins are all part of the festivities. Cherry Crest opens at 10 a.m. with its popular family venue of more than 50 farm fun activities, games and rides, its Discovery Barn and Animal Experience Center, Country Pig Races and Show, and the five-acre interactive Amazing Maize Maze. The Pumpkin Madness Fest runs from noon to 5 p.m., followed by the popular Flashlight Maze activities starting at 7 p.m. and a fireworks display at 8:30. New this year is Nashville recording artist Sam Schmidthuber at around 5:30 p.m. His f irst EP, “Must Be,” was released last October, followed by his just-released single, “Unsung.” In addition to performing at the CMA Fest 2017, he was nominated for Young Adult Entertainer of the Year and Vocalist of the Year at the 2017 Josie Music Awards. Other Pumpkin Fest

Chester Springs-based Milky Way Farm and Chester Springs Creamery have added a special item to purchase in addition to pumpkins and ice cream, thanks to Chester County artist Richard Bollinger. “Milky Way Memories,” a limited-edition print by Bollinger of the well-loved farmhouse, is available, with 100 percent of the proceeds helping to sustain the tradition of dairy farming at Milky Way Farm, owned by the Matthews family for generations. “Milky Way Memories”

The largest available pumpkin meets its fate at Cherry Crest Farm on Nov. 4.

activities include: Notes from the sky Pumpkin Drop, where your pumpkin is hurled from the top of a giant boom lift and crashes onto the target below. Participants can write messages on their pumpkins which are read over the microphone before they’re dropped. Reverse Pumpkin Darts, where you hurl pumpkins at a board filled with pointy darts. Pumpkin Chucking Contest, where competitors with the farthest throws in their category win a Cherry Crest Adventure Farm season pass. Pumpkin Ring toss, based on the classic carnival game.

Pumpkin smashing with a big rubber mallet. Pumpkin Bowling and Pumpkin Putt-Putt minigolf course. Pin-the-Face-on-thePumpkin, a play on pin the tail for small children. A Monster Pumpkin Drop at 5 p.m., with the largest available pumpkin. Last year’s was 1,730 pounds. The Paradise Fire Company will be selling pumpkin foods, and other festival foods will be available. Cherry Crest Farm is at 150 Cherry Hill Road in Ronks, about 12 miles east of Lancaster. Call 866-546-1799 or visit www.CherryCrestFarm. com.

is the second in a series of three paintings of Milky Way Farm created by Bollinger. The first image, “Milky Way Morning,” captured the dawn light on the farm’s iconic springhouse and was a sellout success in 2015, with the sales generating enough money to rehab a cow barn for increased cow comfort and increased quality milk production. A third print will be released in 2019. Prints are available at Milky Way Farm on weekday afternoons.

“As a dairy farm, the sale of milk is our main source of revenue,” said Milky Way Farm’s Carolyn Matthews Eaglehouse. “With low milk prices and rising costs, we are being forced to find creative ways to care for our cows. In the past two years, farm expenses have tripled in cost.” The price of the numbered and signed print is $95 plus tax. Milky Way Farm is at 521 E. Uwchlan Ave. (Route 113), Chester Springs. For more information, visit www. MilkyWayFarm.com.

Rittenhouse Builders partners with Stroud Center to renovate lab Stroud Water Research Center has announced a gift-in-kind partnership from Rittenhouse Builders to provide renovations of the outdoor isotope laboratory starting in November of 2017 to enhance the mission and research efforts of the center. One of the mainstays of the Stroud Center’s research program is its stable isotope laboratory, created about 15 years ago. At the center, stable isotopes are used in ecological studies as biological tracers to identify sources of basic elements in the food web of a stream, to distinguish sources of elements in the diet of stream animals, and to determine the relative

inputs of elements in the stream ecosystem. To keep the laboratory clean (free of contaminant isotopes) inside, only a handful of people have worked or even seen the inside of it. “It is so exciting to hear that Rittenhouse Builders has donated their services to completely refurbish the outside of this laboratory,” said Bern Sweeney, Stroud Center president. “This much-needed facelift will keep it weather tight and functional and surely help it to grace the front walkway and the entrance to Stroud Water Research Center.” Rittenhouse Builders owner George Metzler said, “Rittenhouse Builders is honored to play a local

supporting role in Stroud Water Research Center’s international mission to advance knowledge and stewardship of fresh water by donating time, materials, and expertise to rework and protect the exterior façade of the building. I have grown up enjoying the streams of Lancaster and Chester counties. It is a privilege to support the efforts of the scientists working to learn and develop methods to preserve and restore these resources so that future generations will enjoy this rich diversity of life, not just locally but internationally.” For more information, call 610-268-2153 or visit www.stroudcenter.org.

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF James F. Goggin, late of East Goshen Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named James F. Goggin , having been granted to the undersigned, 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:Thomas T. McCloy, 104 Campbell Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244 Executor, c/o Attorney: Denise D. Nordheimer, Esq., 2001 Baynard Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19802 11p-1-3t

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herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, December 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-11-647 Writ of Execution No. 2017-05277 DEBT $331,166.44 PROPERTY situate in the London Britain Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 73-06-0002.030 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Bank of America, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: JENNIFER HERR and JASON P. MALONEY SALE ADDRESS: 126 London Tract Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350-1024 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-25-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

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

announced on Thursday, November 16th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, December 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-11-657 Writ of Execution No. 2015-06409 DEBT $231,888.61 PROPERTY situate in the New London Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 71-1-22.19 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Mtglq Investors, L.P. VS DEFENDANT: RON JOHNSON and PRINZETTA DIPROSPERO SALE ADDRESS: 4 Olympia Avenue, West Grove, PA 19390-9538 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-25-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

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

ket Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, November 16th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, December 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-11-663 Writ of Execution No. 2016-04495 DEBT $637,630.12 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in Franklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Landenberg Highlands, made by Hillcrest Associates, Inc., dated 6/4/1997, last revised 11/24/1997 and recorded on 3/27/1998, as Plan #14334, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Tortoiseshell Lane, the northwest corner of Open Space and the southwest corner of the about to be described Lot; thence along said Tortoiseshell Lane, the 5 following courses and distances: (1) on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 325.00 feet, the arc distance of 75.44 feet to a point of tangent; (2) north 20 degrees 24 minutes 09 seconds east, 34.60 feet to a point of curve; (3) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius 125.00 feet, the arc distance of 94.67 feet to a point of curve; (4) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 25.00 feet, the arc distance of 27.37 feet to a point of reverse curve and (5) on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 50.00 feet, the arc distance of 67.52 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #10; thence along Lot #10, south 40 degrees 51 minutes 33 seconds east, 184.67 feet to a point in line of Open Space; thence along same, south 84

degrees 53 minutes 17 seconds west, 318.71 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot #9 as shown on said Plan. CONTAINING 0.748 acres of land be the same more or less. TITLE to said premises vested in Margaret J. Boone by Deed from Wilkinson Kembelsville, Inc., A Pennsylvania Corporation, by: Charles L. Wilkinson, President dated October, 19 1999 and recorded October 26, 1999 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 4657, Page 1056 as Instrument Number 0086558. PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, on behalf of the holders of the HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 VS DEFENDANT: MARGARET J. BOONE SALE ADDRESS: 2 Tortoiseshell Lane, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 856-482-1400 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-25-3t

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Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, December 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-11-666 Writ of Execution No. 2016-02684 DEBT $323,603.41 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in the Borough of Oxford, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pa., bounded and described according to a final plan of Penn Oak prepared by Tatman and Lee Associates, Inc., dated 5/18/1990, last revised 6/25/1993 and recorded in Chester County as Plan No. 12109 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING a a point on the northerly side of Penn Oak Lane, a corner of Lot No. 30 as shown on said Plan; thence from said point of beginning, along the said side of Penn Oak Lane the two following courses and distances; (1) south 80 degrees 48 minutes 7 seconds west, 50.56 feet to a point of curve (2) on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 175 feet the arc distance of 35.88 feet to a corner of Lot No. 33; thence along Lot No. 22, north 15 degrees 26 minutes 0 seconds west crossing a drainage easement and a sanitary sewer and driveway easement 131.64 feet to a point; thence north 77 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds east 103.75 feet to a corner of Lot No. 30; thence along Lot No. 30 south 7 degrees 1 minute 8 seconds east recrossing said sanitary sewer and drainage easement 123.69 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. TITLE to said premises vested in David Jackson and Pamela Jackson by Deed from Penn Oak Homes, Inc. dated November 4, 1998 and recorded December 21, 1998 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 4476, Page 1847 as Instrument Number 96811.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

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Chester County Press

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PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Asset Backed Funding Corporation Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE1 VS DEFENDANT: DAVID JACKSON and PAMELA JACKSON SALE ADDRESS: 14 Penn Oak Ln, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 856-482-1400 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-25-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, November 16th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, December 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-11-670 Writ of Execution No. 2017-06771 DEBT $130,072.44 ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land with a dwelling thereon situate on the north side of the Lincoln Highway in the Township of West Sadsbury, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the center line of the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike, now known as Lincoln Highway; thence leaving the Highway and extending along land now or late of Lillie May Keneagy, north fifteen (15) degrees, thirty (30) minutes east, two hundred twenty five (225) feet to an iron pin; thence extending along land now or late of Thomas Hess the two following courses and distances, viz: south seventy four (74) degrees, thirty (30) minutes east, one hundred fifty (150) feet to an iron pin and south fifteen (15) degrees, thirty (30) minutes west, two hundred twenty five (225) feet to the center line of the Lincoln Highway; thence extending along the center line thereof, north seventy four (74) degrees, thirty (30) minutes west, one hundred fifty (150) feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Chester County UPI 36-2-9. BEING the same premises which David Z. Glick and Esther Carol Glick, husband and wife, by Deed dated March 29, 2001 and recorded April 17, 2001 in the Office for the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Record Book 4934, Page 1059, granted and conveyed unto Harry Wanner and Joyce Wanner, husband and wife, in fee. PLAINTIFF: Branch Banking and Trust Company VS DEFENDANT: HARRY WANNER and JOYCE WANNER SALE ADDRESS: 5429 West Lincoln Highway, Parkesburg, PA 19365 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: BALLARD SPAHR, LLP, 215-665-8500 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-25-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

2005-2 Trust, Home Equity AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-2 VS DEFENDANT: RONALD C. HUX and REBECCA N. HUX SALE ADDRESS: 104 Hoylake Court Unit 923, a/k/a 106 Hoylake Court, Avondale, PA 19311-9638 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-25-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, November 16th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, December 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-11-665 Writ of Execution No. 2015-01012 DEBT $228,469.73 ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land with the east half of a double frame dwelling house thereon erected known as No. 408 West Main Street, situate in the Borough of Parkesburg, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a new survey thereof, made by J.W. Harry, Civil Engineer, dated June 14, 1937, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the center line of West Main Street, a corner of land of Clarence W. Powell and Edna V. Powell, his wife, distant 420.99 feet eastwardly from the intersection of said center line with the center line of Culvert Street, measuring along the aforesaid center line of West Main Street; thence along the center line of West Main Street, north 78 degrees 19 minutes east, 24.87 feet to a point, a corner of land of Edward W. Myers; thence along the same, south 11 degrees 41 minutes east, 199.31 feet to a point in the north line of land of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, another corner of land of Edward W. Myers; thence along the land of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, south 79 degrees 15 minutes west, 24.87 feet to a point, another corner of land of Clarence W. Powell and Edna V. Powell, his wife; thence along the same and passing through the dividing wall of a double frame house, north 11 degrees 41 minutes west, 199.91 feet to the place of beginning. TITLE to said premises vested in Jose L. Cruz and Sonia Cruz, his wife by Deed from CitiMortgage, Inc., s/b/m to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, by Keystone Asset Management, Inc., its attorney in fact dated March 26, 2004 and recorded April 13, 2004 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 6118, Page 1833 as Instrument Number 10399271. PLAINTIFF: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp., Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-NC2, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates VS DEFENDANT: JOSE L. CRUZ and SONIA CRUZ SALE ADDRESS: 408 Main Street, Parkesburg, PA 19365 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 856-482-1400 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-25-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, NA VS DEFENDANT: BRYAN M. LONGACRE SALE ADDRESS: 307 East 3rd Street, a/k/a 307 East Third Street, Avondale, PA 19311-1105 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-25-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-25-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

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

ket Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, November 16th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, December 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-11-696 Writ of Execution No. 2016-11205 DEBT $223,174.56 ALL THAT CERTAIN, message, lot or piece of land situate on, in the Borough of Atglen, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as follows, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in the Borough of Atglen, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Subdivision, Final Title Plan “Newport Village” prepared by Edward B. Walsh & Associates, Inc., dated 5-29-1991, last revised 5-19-1999 and recorded as Plan No. 15473, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly side of Newport Circle (50 feet wide), a corner of Lot No. 13 on said Plan; thence from said beginning point, leaving Newport Circle and extending along Lot 13, south 03 degrees 58 minutes 21 seconds east, 120.00; through the bed of a 20 feet wide sanitary sewer easement to a point in line of lands now or late of Glenbrook Associates on said Plan; thence extending along same, south 86 degrees 01 minutes 39 seconds wet, 83.34 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 15 on said Plan; thence extending along Lot 15 and crossing said sanitary easement, north 03 degrees 58 minutes 21 seconds west 120 feet to a point on the southeasterly side of Newport Circle aforesaid; thence extending along Newport Circle, north 86 degrees 01 minute 39 seconds east, 83.34 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot No. 14 on said Plan.

and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, described according to a Final Subdivision Plan of “Wyndham Hill-Section II”, made by Daniel R. Lutz and Associates, Inc., dated 2-18-1994, recorded at West Chester in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in Plan File #12639, as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the south side of Morningmist Lane (proposed public right-of-way 50 feet wide), said point marking a corner of this lot and a corner of Lot #41 on said Plan; thence extending along the said side of Morningmist Lane north 82 degrees 52 minutes 49 seconds east, 157.33 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #39 on said Plan; thence leaving the said side of Morningmist Lane and extending along line of Lot #39, south 07 degrees 07 minutes 11 seconds east, 339.96 feet to a point in line of lands now or late of James and Charlotte Davis; thence extending along same south 89 degrees 28 minutes 22 seconds west, 158.38 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #41; thence extending along line of Lot #41, north 07 degrees 07 minutes 11 seconds west, 321.78 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot #40 on said Plan. THE improvements thereon being known as 41 Morning Mist Lane, Oxford, Pennsylvania – 19363. BEING the same premises which John S. Logan and Anna M. Loga a/k/a Ana M. Logan, by Deed dated April 17, 2014 and recorded April 30, 2014 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 8916, Page 1363, granted and conveyed unto John L. Potts. BEING known as: 41 N. Morning Mist Lane, Oxford, PA 19363 PARCEL No.: 69-3-108 IMPROVEMENTS: residential property. PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: JOHN L. POTTS SALE ADDRESS: 41 N. Morning Mist Lane, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS, KIRN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 215942-2090

BEING UPI Number 7-4-60.16 PARCEL No.: 7-4-60.16 BEING known as:. 126 Newport Circle, Atglen Borough, PA 19310 BEING the same property conveyed to John Schultz and Merrily Schultz who acquired title, with rights of survivorship, by virtue of a Deed from Joseph D. Campagna and Krista C. Campagna, husband and wife, dated November 19, 2009, recorded November 25, 2009, at Document ID 10978009, and recorded in Book 7816, Page 125, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Chester County, Pennsylvania. PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, NA VS DEFENDANT: JOHN SCHULTZ, aka JOHN C. SCHULTZ SALE ADDRESS: 126 Newport Circle, Atglen Borough, PA 19310 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI, LLC, 614-220-5611 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-25-3t

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