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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Chester County goes to the polls

Cecil County Life Photo by John Chambless

Peggy Ann Russell (right), a candidate for Oxford Borough Council, Photo by John Chambless was at the Oxford Presbyterian Church polling place on Tuesday morning, along with the daughter of Julia Malloy-Good, a candidate Voters arrived early at the Penn Township Building, which typically gets a large turnout of voters from nearby senior communities. for Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.

Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board looks to replace retired member...........….....3A

Oxford defeats Kennett in Ches-Mont play......1B

Route 1 Economic Development Initiative leaders share status of progress By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer There were a little more than 100 elected officials, conservation experts, and representatives of townships, municipalities and schools gathered at the Route 1 Economic Development Initiative update presentation, held Oct. 27 at the Technical College High School in West Grove. In the day-to-day of their nine-to-five jobs, many of them are directors, supervisors, managers, presidents and officers, but in the context of what brought them to the presentation, they all share the same title.

They are stakeholders in a transportation tributary across four boroughs and 12 townships, that many believe will serve as the shining light of smart growth, through a series of economic development and conservation efforts. For more than an hour, they heard brief presentations by several steering committee chairpersons, who shared some of the progress that the entire Initiative has made in the last year. In his opening remarks, County Commissioner Terence Farrell emphasized the county’s economic commitment to southern Chester Photo by Richard L. Gaw County, saying that he and More than 100 local leaders of business, government, conservation and education Continued on Page 8A

attended the Route 1 Economic Development Initiative presentation on Oct. 27.

Oxford explores parking garage options A parking garage could help pave the way for increased economic development in Oxford. A new study will include an analysis of some of the top locations for the parking garage A lively parade in Oxford......................5A

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Oxford Borough officials and business owners have long identified the need for more convenient Calendar of Events......3B parking in the business Opinion........................7A district. One possible solution is building a Obituaries...................6A parking garage, and the

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initial findings of a parking management study were unveiled at a public meeting on Oct. 28, with an emphasis on an analysis of some of the potential locations for a parking garage. At the public meeting, the draft of the study was reviewed, with elected

officials and business owners commenting about the importance of parking to the longterm vision for the revitalization of downtown Oxford. “Addressing parking is a major consideration for attracting a major employer downtown,” explained John Lawrence, the state

representative from the 13th legislative district that includes Oxford Borough. “Sooner or later, parking will have to be addressed. This is an absolute lynchpin for moving toward that.” Oxford Borough enlisted Steve Krug, principal of West Chester-based

Krug Architects, to complete a parking management study. Krug has vast experience working with communities on projects like this, and his firm has overseen five different parking garage projects in West Chester Borough alone. Continued on Page 2A

Classified....................9B Police Blotter...............9A

Police investigate reports of Public input sought on Route needles in Halloween candy 896 project By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Five miles of the roadway will be repaired and altered

The Kennett Square Police Department is still investigating reports that some candy given out to children on Halloween was tampered with. No injuries have been reported as a result of these incidents, Kennett Police Chief Edward Zunino said

on Monday. According to a press release from the Kennett Square Police Department, needles were found inside five wrapped Twix bars that were handed out to four different children. The four children are not all related, but they all went out trickor-treating with each other. The candy is believed to

have been handed out in the Stenning Hills section of town. The candy and the packaging are currently being processed and examined by authorities. An additional incident where a needle was said to have been found in a Snickers candy bar was reported to the Kennett Continued on Page 7B

Does more mean better? Photo by John Chambless

The intersection of Den Road (at right) and Route 896 is the site of an archeological dig. The rise in the roadway is slated to be removed to improve visibility of the intersection with Route 841, which is a few feet south.

By John Chambless Staff Writer

For people who live along a five-mile stretch of Route 896 -- or people who regularly drive the heavilytraveled road -- life is going to get more complicated as PennDOT finalizes its plans to repave and reconfigure the roadway. In

an Aug. 20 letter to the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors, PennDOT estimated the start of construction would be in the fall of 2018. Except for paving, Route 896 hasn’t changed since it was a dirt track laid down for horses and wagons. The problem is that traffic now Continued on Page 7B

By Uncle Irvin Looking at the Nov. 3 municipal election, it seems to me that a record number of new candidates are eager to be a supervisor, borough council member or school board member. There seemed to be candidates challenging each other for every open seat. One would tend to look at these statistics

and come away with the conclusion that the general public is not satisfied with the accomplishments of their local leaders and are demanding change. Americans need to shed their thin skins and throw out non-achievers – now more than ever. Whether you support Donald Trump or not, his opinion is that a large majority of our elected officials and candidates are really not qualified for ser-

vice because of a lack of mental quickness and intelligence. Concerned citizens need to spot the dullwitted and keep them from taking office, too. Southern Chester County did its thing on Tuesday. Let’s hope the results pan out for better government. (Uncle Irvin’s column is his opinion only, and is not a news story.)

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Local News Kennett Square Borough Council delays accepting resignations of two members The decision will allow the new borough council to make appointments after the election By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer One of the first items on the Kennett Square Borough Council’s agenda on Monday night was to formally accept the resignations of Patrick Taylor and Lynn Sinclair, both of whom have moved out of the borough and are no longer eligible to serve on council. Another item on the agenda was for borough council to select among three people—LaToya Myers, Christopher Lafferty, and Lenda Carrillo—to fill the two vacancies. However, council presi-

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“We think parking facilities and parking structures are economic drivers,” Krug said, pointing out that parking structures in West Chester and Kennett Square played a role in boosting economic development opportunities for both of those boroughs. Oxford Borough has been identified in several county initiatives as a good candidate for

dent Leon Spencer made a recommendation that borough council delay accepting the resignations until next month, after the election, so that new council members would have the opportunity to make the decision about who fills the vacancies. Spencer is one of three current council members, along with Chip Plumley and Brett Irwin, who are not seeking re-election, and will be leaving council at the end of the year. “It shouldn’t be a decision that I make,” Spencer said of making the appointments. Under the Municipal Code, borough council has

45 days to accept the resignation of a council member, and once a resignation is accepted, borough council has another 30 days to fill the vacancy. Even though several people already expressed interest in filling the vacancy, council member Geoff Bosley said that he felt that delaying the decision is the right one. The delay would give more people in the community the opportunity to express an interest in filling the vacancy, he noted. “I was not in favor of voting on the new council members tonight,” explained Bosley. “I think it’s prudent for us to not vote tonight.”

A motion was made to table the acceptance of the resignations, and the motion was approved, 4-1. Plumley voted against delaying the decision, saying that he didn’t think that council vacancies should go on for that long. Spencer concluded his remarks about the issue by saying that he hopes the three potential candidates who expressed interest in serving on borough council will continue to pursue the positions once the resignations are accepted in December. Council member Dan Maffei emphasized that the decision to delay filling

the vacancies had nothing at all to do with the three candidates who expressed interest in being appointed to the positions. Once the resignations of Sinclair and Taylor are accepted in December, the new borough council, which will include Maffei, Bosley, and the three people who win the election, will appoint two people to fill vacancies in January. In other business at the meeting, borough manager Joseph Scalise said that as of right now, no tax increase is expected to be necessary to balance the 2016 general fund budget. Council authorized advertising a public meet-

ing to adopt the 2016 budget ordinance and set the millage rate. That meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 7. Borough council approved the appointments of Steven Melton and Thomas Schreier to the Shade Tree Commission. The special events applications for the Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Nov. 27, the carriage rides for Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20 and Dec. 27, and the 2016 Winterfest for Feb. 27 were all approved by council.

commercial growth in the near future. Krug said that the team working on the parking management study relied on a wide variety of resources, including a 2012 parking study that focused on parking demand, a multi-municipal comprehensive plan for the Oxford area, Landscapes2, the county’s comprehensive plan, as well as the Oxford Revitalization Plan update that was completed earlier this year. The

2012 parking study found that there was a deficit of about 300 parking spaces in the business district. While borough officials will ultimately determine the size and scope of any project, Krug incorporated that figure of 300 parking spaces into some of the concepts that the team looked at. The study includes plans for a threestory parking structure with room for 75 cars on each level, including a top level that would also accommodate 75 parking spots, bringing the total to 300 spots. Metered parking could be included on the ground floor of the parking garage, but

that decision is further down the road. One of the most important questions that needs to be answered is where the parking garage would be located. Business owners will say that customers always want parking spots close to their destinations. “Everybody is looking for the close proximity,” Krug pointed out. The study focused in on four potential locations for a parking structure: A portion of the fire company’s parking lot; a lot near the intersection of South Third and Broad; and two different possibilities for the parking lot

owned by National Penn Bank. One of the options for the National Penn lot would be situated north to south, while the other would be situated in an east to west direction. One would impact the Verizon property more, while the other would affect the side of the lot that is closer to Second Street and would require a relocation for one business. Krug explained that the parking garage could be designed to accommodate some small retail space. The National Penn site offers several advantages, starting with the fact that it has been a historically commercial parking lot that is situated directly behind businesses. The lot is also located in the primary area of need that has good pedestrian access to Third Street. A majority of the land can be acquired at a low cost, which is a major advantage. However, a drawback for the site is

the fact that there are multiple property owners to work out a deal with before work on the parking garage could begin. A second potential site, the parking lot for the fire company, has a single property owner and is located in a primary area of need. But the cost of the land would be higher than the National Penn site. It would also require a change of use for the property. The lot on S. 3rd and Broad is adjacent to municipal parking and offers easy access to Third Street. However, it is located at the edge of the primary area of need, and the cost of land may be prohibitive. It will also require a change of use. Before a parking garage can be built on any of the potential sites, borough officials will need to come to a consensus that a parking garage will be worth the costs involved with the project.

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Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board says goodbye to member Keith Knauss By John Chambless Staff Writer The regular agenda items largely took a back seat to public comment and saying goodbye to board member Keith Knauss at the Oct. 26 meeting of the UnionvilleChadds Ford School Board. The first hour and a half of the two-hour meeting at Unionville Elementary School began with a choral concert and presentation from the students and teachers at the school, which is currently under interim principal John Nolen. Board member Jeff Hellrung read the agenda item to accept the resignation of Knauss, effective immediately. Board member Gregg Lindner, who most recently served with Knauss on the teacher contract negotiation team, said, “It is never helpful to speak into an echo chamber of people who have the same ideas. Usually, bad things happen because nobody brings up the other side of the issue. When smart people bring up other opinions, usually good things happen. I thank Keith for always bringing an educated perspective, even if you were usually wrong,” Lindner said as Knauss laughed. “Thanks for making me think. At times, it moderated my own views, and at a minimum it made me think through the process better in order to make my own points. Keith has given large amounts of time to the board. Nobody gives that much time if they do not care, and Keith cares. I enjoyed the debates with Keith, and I will miss them very much.” Board member Steve Simonson told Knauss, “I appreciate and am grateful for the years of service you have given to the school district. I think the district is in good shape because of a lot of factors -- the parents, the students, the teachers, and also because of dedicated school directors like you. I think you’ve been a successful advocate for a sound financial approach. Your approach has influence me, and I feel your departure will leave an important void on the board.” Board member Kathleen Do, who often found herself on the opposite side of issues with Knauss, said, “When I was thinking of what I wanted to say tonight, a lot of words came to mind -- words like stubborn, intransigent, obstinate, and maybe tenacious. But in the end, and despite my rollercoaster relationship with you, I’d have to say the one word that I believe describes Keith the best is steadfast. Over the last four years, when it came to matters of spending in the district, no matter what argument I and like-minded board members came up with, Keith always had a counter argument. And it was always delivered without emotion or dramatic flair. As long as I have been on this board, I have said, ‘Thank God for Keith.’ I’ve always felt that you voiced an opinion that needed to be stated, that needed to be represented, even if I disagreed with it. I never stopped respecting you for the dedication you displayed each and every time you took a position.” Hellrung added, “I’ve been friends with Keith for almost 30 years and worked with him on school board issues for almost 20 years. Keith knows how I feel about him, both personally and in terms

of school board service, because I’ve told him. So, respecting his sensibilities, I will simply say thank you Keith for your service -- well done.” The board stood to applaud Knauss, who said, “I put a lot of time in for the school board and the district, but it’s returned personal growth and personal satisfaction many times over. I can say it was a difficult job, but I can also say it was very rewarding. Tonight I’m going to leave the district business in the hands of this very intelligent school board, dedicated administrators, great teachers, and great support personnel. I appreciate all the people who make this district really great.” Board president Victor Dupuis added, “Rather than talking about what we’re going to miss, I’d like to talk about the legacy of transparency. When Keith was not on the board, he was the champion of requesting right-to-know, and he may be one of the leading experts on rightto-know in Pennsylvania. As a board member, he has been a very strong advocate for transparency in our deliberations, and even in our discussions, so our constituents can know how we feel about the issues. The board is much more fiscally responsible today. That’s a result of Keith’s insistence. We all say, ‘Thank you. Job well done.’” Knauss left the stage, but added with a smile, “Don’t mess up or I’ll be back in two years.” The board’s student representative, Alice Liu from Unionville High School, gave a report on student news, and introduced Matthew Daniels, who addressed the board from the audience about a student-led effort to alter the start times for classes in the district. “Alice and I have been working with the Chester County Student Forum to progress the concept of delayed school start times,” Daniels told the board. “The concept started in my freshman year, after the American Pediatric Association released studies finding that high school students really performed better when they start school at a later time than the

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U-CF School Board accepting applications for vacant position The Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board is accepting applications to fill the board position left by retiring member Keith Knauss. The board is seeking a resident of Region A (East Marlborough and West Marborough townships) to fill the position through Dec. 4, 2017. The board will meet to interview applicants for the appointment at a public meeting on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., and will make the appointment at a public meeting on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Both meetings will be at the District Office (740 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square). Applications may be obtained by calling the superintendent’s office at 610-347-0970, ext. 3315, or by picking up the materials at the office on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The application form is also online at www.ucfsd. org (select the Around the District section). Completed applications must be received in the District Office by noon on Nov. 6. Applications may be dropped off or mailed to: Application for School Director c/o Denise Miller, Superintendent’s Office Unionville-Chadds Ford School District 740 Unionville Rd. Kennett Square, PA 19348

traditional 7:30 start time that we currently have. Now, 24 months later, we have had an approval for continuation of this concept, so now with the Student Forum, students are going back to their schools and are doing an independent study, talking to administrators, teachers and students to find the pros and cons behind pushing back the start of school. At the end of this year, we will have a final proposal for the Chester County Board of Education. We’re excited about this sleep study and we’re seeing a lot of support from the community.” Hellrung, who has been working on the proposal with the student team, said, “The Youth Forum is an open invitation to all high schools -- this year, nine out of 12 are participating. We hope

that we will soon have all 12 school districts participating. We think this is a perfect real-world project. It’s going to be a wonderful learning experience for the students.” About 20 parents of thirdgrade students at Hillendale Elementary School attended the meeting or spoke to the board regarding what they see as excessive numbers of students in third grade at the school. Leslie Newberger, a Pennsbury Township resident, said, “Last week, we raised to the board our issue about our somewhat large third-grade class size. We made an argument for the addition of a language arts section in Hillendale’s third grade. This group of kids has been squeezed by largerthan-average class sizes throughout their tenure. This

year we’re feeling the pinch a bit more with the PSSA tests coming up in March. With fewer students, our language arts teachers could become more nimble and offer more individualized instruction. We ask that you reduce class size to allow teaches to spend more time with deep dives into the text, in order to support all students.” Dupuis responded that the board and district superintendent John Sanville have discussed the situation. “There are two issues – the immediate relief to the language arts section, and the bigger issue of limits to class size in general,” Dupuis said. “To the latter, that’s a budget issue that will be addressed as part of the normal annual budget process, which begins in January. As for the immediate issue of language arts, I have asked the administration to bring specific information to our curriculum meeting in November on the rationale for their current position, and if they are in a position to consider a different position about the language arts situation.” Board member Do responded, “I am concerned about the length of time. Under that scenario, even if a change were to be made, it would not happen until halfway through the school year at the earliest. The parents have argued that relief is needed much sooner than that.” Lindner added, “I think we need to move forward with more velocity. I understand the position to move this to next month and have it go to the Curriculum Committee, but if we could also look out for who might be a fit for that job, we could have a name in

place to allow us to do this quickly.” “If that’ s the will of the board, we can definitely start the process of a potential opening,” Sanville said. “It’s simple to do.” In a dissenting argument, Hellrung said, “The class size issue is a recurring issue. That makes it ideal for a policy decision. We have a policy for establishing class sizes. We spend a few hundred dollars less than $20,000 per student to educate our students at Unionville-Chadds Ford, and I think we get a value for that and I don’t recommend we spend anything less. But I do recommend that we be careful stewards of our financial resources. If we have lower class sizes, that means more teachers and more classrooms, and ultimately that means more schools. If we have a significant change in our class sizes -- and I’ve heard 18 as maybe an ideal class size -- we’d find we don’t have classroom space, that we need a new school, and that’s something we can’t do. “Our class sizes have been 21 or 22 for kindergarten through second grade. They’ve been 25 or 26 for grades three through five. That’s been the case for 20 years or so.Tthose numbers are based on research and experience here with our teachers and out students. I read the packet the Hillendale parents have provided. Where does this information come from? If it comes from an advocacy group, we need to be cautious.” To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. com.

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Local News Oxford Borough Council discusses 2016 budget By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Oxford Borough Council approved a balanced budget without a tax increase for 2015, but it appears as if a tax increase will be likely for 2016. Discussions about the preliminary 2016 budget continued at the Oct. 19 meeting as council members reviewed some of the recent changes to the spending plan since the first in-depth public discussion about the budget took place a week earlier. As of now, the projected expenditures total about $3.8 million, and borough officials are considering

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Krug noted that the borough has already implemented some of the low-cost recommendations to make the most of the parking spots that are available in town, including continuing to enforce parking time limits, extending overall hours for metered parking, and converting unmetered spaces to metered spaces for the efficient turnover of those spaces. The parking management study that is being working on also has a series of short-term ideas to increase parking in town, including the following: ~ Organize and configure parking spaces along

a one-quarter of one mill increase to balance the budget. The current millage rate is 12 mills. While each department head is working hard to constrain expenses, one of the items impacting the budget is borough councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to start to phase in the anticipated costs for an issue that arose with a police department pension benefit. As of right now, the borough is allocating $44,000 for this line item. Police Chief John Slauch explained to borough council that the pension benefit issue dates back to a contract that the borough had with its police department in 2004. The contract back

then included a pension benefit that contained language that said that police officers would be eligible to retire with benefits at 50 years of age with 20 years of service instead of 55 years of age and 25 years of service. This was later discovered to be impermissible under the state code. Slauch explained that municipalities have the option of changing the eligible age for retirees, but not over the number of years of service because there is a regulation that it must be 25 years of service with one municipal police department. When the error in the contract language was discovered, the borough took actions to pre-

vent a similar mistake in the futureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including additional reviews of the contract language by a solicitor and pension benefits administrator. However, the borough is still obligated to meet the terms of the contract, which means that there could be an extra five years where an employee would be eligible for retirement benefits. There are only three police officers in the department who are affected by this issue. Oxford Borough officials want to start phasing in the costs, which could total as much as $500,000 depending on a number of factors, so that the borough isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hit with a large increase at some point in the future.

In other business, Kevin Gaydos, the account executive with Armstrong Cable, responded to questions that were raised by borough council about excessive use data cap that Armstrong Cable imposes on customers. Gaydos said that Armstrong Cable was probably one of the last large Internet Service Providers to impose these data caps. He explained that the reason that caps get imposed is because excessive usage negatively impacts all users during peak times with slower speeds for downloads. Only about four percent of the approximately 800,000 Armstrong Cable customers in seven states that are

reaching the data limits in any given month, Gaydos said. Borough council approved the appointments to the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB). The appointees are Sherry Andrews, who will serve as the chairperson of the HARB; Townson Moore, an architect; Chuck Swope, a real estate agent; Scott Moran, a Codes Enforcement officer; and David Larson, a homeowner. The approval was contingent on a review by the boroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solicitor.

Niblock Alley; ~ Re-stripe the Broad Street parking area; ~ Continue to improve parking signage; ~ Continue to update parking maps; ~ Change traffic flow on Second Street and North 4th Street to make them, at least temporarily, one-way streets, to open up parking spaces; ~ Negotiate with private property owners for parking spots at the fire hall, churches, or businesses like the Miss Oxford Diner to secure additional parking when those spaces are not being used. Krugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation also included images of the Oxford area as it has grown from the 1990s until now. Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

population has grown by about 25 percent between 1990 and 2010, which is one reason why the borough has been facing an issue with parking for quite some time. Krug said that the borough would explore all the grant funding that might be available, and that the project may be eligible for county or state grants, as well as federal funding through the Federal Transit Authority if the scope of the project meets certain criteria. Cost projections for each option have not been completed yet, but the two options for the National Penn lot are considered to be less expensive than the other two options because of

the costs associated with purchasing the property. The options for the National Penn lot received most of the attention at this meeting. Lawrence noted that a parking garage in the National Penn lot would be convenient for pedestrian traffic heading to stores on Third Street. A three-story parking garage on that lot would also be visible to motorists, but it would not dominate the boroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown district the way that a garage at other spots might, Lawrence said. If borough officials decide to move forward with one of the parking garage options, securing any possible funding from county, state, or

federal sources would be a priority. The borough would then need to issue parking revenue bonds to pay for the rest of the project. The parking revenues that the garage would generate would be used to offset the costs to build it. While the borough would have initial costs to get the project underway, there shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a need to spend tax dollars annually to pay for the garage because revenues that the parking garage generates should be sufficient. But all those details will need to be worked out in the future. The immediate goal is to finish the parking management study. Now that the initial draft of the study has been unveiled,

there will be some time for borough residents and business owners to comment on the plans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this point,â&#x20AC;? said Krug, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we need input from the community.â&#x20AC;? Anyone with ideas or concerns regarding the parking management study should email Oxford Borough Manager Betsy Brantner. Revisions on the study will continue and a final draft is expected to be completed in time for another public meeting in December. Oxford Borough Council is also expected to accept the parking management study in December.

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Oxford celebrates Halloween with large parade By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Zombies, witches, vampires, ghosts, ghouls and even the Grinch roamed the streets of Oxford on Thursday, Oct. 29. Fortunately, this rather dark cast of characters was balanced by some champions of good— Superman and SpiderMan, various princesses, and Jedi among them. Two hours before Oxford’s annual Halloween Parade started, there were already more than 50 floats and marching groups registered for what is always one of the town’s largest and most popular events. The Oxford Area High School Marching Band and Penn’s Grove Marching Band led the parade through town as a large crowd gathered along the parade route to marvel at the wonderfully decorated floats and incredible costumes. The start time for this year’s parade was moved up by a half an hour because there are now so many floats and groups participating. “It’s really grown over the years,” said Jim McLeod, who heads up the committee that plans this annual parade. The committee includes volunteers from the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., the Oxford Police Department, and the Oxford Public Works Department. “It takes a lot of people to put this together,” McLeod said. The parade once again included a wide variety of

participants. Businesses like Texture Salon and Spa, Oxford Mini Storage, Soap Bucket Skincare and Candles, Wawa, Herr Foods, and Cameron’s Hardware had floats, vehicles, or groups marching in the parade. Local dance studios and karate schools were well represented among parade participants, as were the Boy Scouts and football players and cheerleaders from the Oxford Golden Bears organization. Some of the best floats were those that represented the freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior class at Oxford Area High School. Some people were getting their first looks at these floats after heavy rains on Oct. 2 forced the cancellation of the Homecoming Parade. “A lot of people put a lot of work into those floats,” said McLeod, who has been helping to organize this annual parade for more than 30 years. He said that he likes being involved with an event that people enjoy. “Children really love this parade,” McLeod said. He thanked everyone who helped out to make the event possible, including the police and the fire police who worked to ensure public safety. Parley Hess assisted by organizing the floats and marchers as they lined up, and Mary Baringer also played a key role in organizing the event. Here’s a look at some the results from this year’s parade: Best Overall Float: Philips Florists

Photo by Steven Hoffman

The Oxford United Methodist Church’s youth group proved that the power of the dark side is insignificant against the power of these Jedi for Jesus.

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Everyone was surprised to see the Grinch and Santa at the Halloween Parade.

Best Theme Float: 1. OAHS Class of 2018 2. Oxford Robotics 3. OAHS Junior Class Best performance group: 1. Andrea’s Academy of Dance 2. KMC Dance 3. Chesco Dance Center Best Business Entry: 1. Unionville Equine Associates 2. Oxford Mini Storage

3. Oxford Veterinarian Hospital Best Individual Marcher or Small Group or Family: 1. Halloween Crew (Debbie Stanley) 2. Motorcycle & Cage (Tom and Lynn McClure) 3. Mrs. Claus and reindeer (Jolly Jackson) To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Oxford’s youth lacrosse program had spirit.

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Emma, Krista, and Shaine were part of the float paying homage to Gotham City.

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Debbie Stanley and her family—the Halloween Crew.

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The Penn’s Grove Band participants included Bobby, Naomi, Ian, Elena, and Elizabeth.

McCormick Karate Academy was one of the large groups in the parade.

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GEORGE P. EBERWEIN

EDITH E. NICKLE

HUGH LESLEY

George P. Eberwein, 73, of Landenberg, passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 24, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Gerhild Neumaier Eberwein, with whom he had shared 49 years of marriage at the time of her passing in 2012. Born in Hatboro, he was the son of the late George P., Jr., and Margaret Pavlick Eberwein. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He retired from DuPont Company Louviers in Newark, Del., in 1991 after 30 years of service. George enjoyed fine woodworking, hunting, fishing, and especially his family. He is survived by one son, Brian Eberwein and his wife Kim of West Grove; daughter-in-law Kamela “Shelly” Eberwein of Harpers Ferry, W. Va.; two grandchildren, Vincent John Eberwein and Amy Michelle Bush; one sister, Peggy Ann Stankiewitch and husband Joe of Schuylkill Haven; and two grandpups, Peanut and Chase. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Ewing; son, Barrett Eberwein; granddaughter, Allison Ewing; and brother, Russell Eberwein. A prayer service was held Oct. 30. Interment was at the Rose Bank Cemetery in Rising Sun, Md. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Edith Emma Nickle, 82, of Rising Sun, Md., passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Oct. 26. Born in 1933, Edith was the daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Edith Emma (Everett) Carter. She was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church and Ocklokonee Tribe No. 212. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, and collecting owls. Most of all, she cherished her time spent with her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Harold Nickle; three sons, Paul “Ed” Nickle, John Nickle (Sandi), and James “Jim” Nickle (Sharon); daughter, Sue Biggs (Albie); 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, David and Dick Carter; and sister, Isabel “Sis” Moran. Including her parents, Edith was preceded in death by three brothers, a sister, and great-grandchild, Bella. A funeral was held Nov. 2. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church and sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911. To send condolences, visit www.rtfoard.com.

Hugh Lesley, 82, of Columbia, formerly of Oxford, passed away on Oct. 22 at his home. He was the husband of the late Joyce Gibson Lesley, and former husband of Ruth H. Lefever. He was the companion of Fran Urban. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha Brubaker Lesley. Hugh was the owner of a poultry and grain farm and the Lesley Christmas Tree Farm in Kirkwood. He graduated in 1950 from Oxford High School. In 1954, Hugh received his agriculture degree from Penn State University, where he was a member of the Pershing Rifle Military Fraternity. He served in the U.S. Army for two years. He attended Union Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood. Hugh was an avid Edsel, Lincoln Mercury and old Ford car collector. He is survived by his four children, Kenneth Lesley (Catherine H. Osman) of Washington, D.C., Karen Lesley (Ronald G. Rice) of Airville, Pa., Eileen Scotten of Oxford, and Peter Lesley of Kirkwood; five grandchildren, Dwayne H. Scotten, R. Christopher Scotten, David Lesley, Sarah O. Lesley and Cheyenne E. Lesley; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Susan Derrickson of Milford, Del., and Mary Lou Pexton of Evanston, Wyo. A memorial service was held Oct. 31. Interment was in Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Oxford Library, c/o Carrie Bresler, 48 S. 2nd Street, Oxford, PA 19363. Visit www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

MILLARD H. MCCOMSEY Millard H. McComsey, 87, of Oxford, passed away on Oct. 22 at the Ware Presbyterian Village. He was the husband of the late Ellen Faye Dawson McComsey. Born in Hickory Hill, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles J. and Adrianna Kurtz McComsey. Millard owned and operated with his family their family store in Hickory Hill for over 40 years. He proudly served his country and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men Ocklokonee Tribe No. 212, Elk Township Historical Society, and Oxford Alumni Association. He is survived by one son, Robert C. McComsey, and his wife Patricia. A funeral was held Oct. 27. Interment was in the Oxford Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www. ruffenachfuneralhome.com.

BARBARA F. ENGLAND Barbara F. England, 78, of Oxford, passed away at Union Hospital in Elkton, Md., on Oct. 19. She was the wife of the late Floyd N. England, who passed away in January 2015, and with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Oxford in 1937, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Taylor) Fisher. She was a lifelong resident of Oxford. After graduating from Oxford Area High School, Barbara worked for RCA. She was a longtime homemaker, and later served as a bus driver for Krapf Bus Company until she retired in 2003. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning fruits and vegetables, and tending to her chickens, ducks and farming activities. But, most of all, she enjoyed being “mom-mom” to her grandchildren. Barbara was a devoted wife to Floyd, loving mother and “mom-mom” who will be greatly missed. She is survived by four sons, Joseph (Mary), William (Kelly), Steven (Susan) and Charles (Judith), all of Oxford; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandson; one greatgranddaughter; a sister, Constance F. MacNeal of Oxford; a brother, Joseph Fisher (Gayle) of Oxford; a sister-inlaw, Sandy Fisher of Oxford; three foster brothers, James Russell (Cheryl) of Weirton, W.Va., David Bristow and Frank Jobeck, both of Oxford; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Howard Fisher; and brother-in-law, William MacNeal. A memorial service was held Oct. 31. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be mad at www.ruffenachfuneralhome.com.

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Jay Taylor, 63, of Chatham, passed away on Oct. 26 at the Christiana Hospital. He was the husband of Robin Jackson Taylor, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. Born in West Jefferson, N.C., he was the son of Jettie Miller Taylor of Lincoln University, and the late Cleve Taylor. Jay was a pipe layer foreman for Worthy Brothers in Wilmington, Del., retiring in 2010 after 37 years of service. After his retirement, he worked as a truck driver for the Octoraro Native Plant Nursery. He was a member of the Five Springs Gun Club. Jay enjoyed traveling, camping, RV’ing, gardening and classic cars. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three sons, Bam Pirches of Parkesburg, Justin Taylor of Boston, Mass., and Damian Pirches of West Grove; one daughter, Stephanie Pirches Stackhouse and her husband Ronald of West Grove; two brothers, Douglas Taylor of Kennett Square, and Larry Taylor of Lincoln University; two sisters, Donna Osborne of Avondale, and Kathy Miller of Lincoln University; and three grandchildren, Priv. Ronald A. Stackhouse, Jr., Ryan Stackhouse and Tatiana Fitzgerald. He was predeceased by one brother, Ronald Taylor. A funeral was held Oct. 31. Burial was in the New London Presbyterian Cemetery. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

CECIL T. HEATH Cecil T. Heath, 81, of West Grove, formerly of Cochranville passed away Oct. 23 at Twin Pines in West Grove. He was the husband of Doris Chesnet Heath. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Graham and Leona Rich Heath. Cecil was a 62-year resident of Chester County. He retired from Lenape Forge as a group leader, and crane and forklift operator. He was a member of Free Will Baptist Church in Nottingham, and United Steel Workers of America. Cecil enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Dolores Miller and her husband Bill Miller of West Grove, and Ruth Ann Miller and her husband D. J. of Newark, Del.; six grandchildren, David Miller Jr., Kevin Thompson, Jonathan Miller, Allan Thompson, Ashley Thompson, and Jeffrey Miller; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Warren Heath of Rising Sun, Md., and George Heath of Springdale; and three sisters, Mary Lou Bozzette of Nottingham, Dorothy Bennett of Nottingham, and Bonnie Hilton of Coatesville. Based on Cecil’s final wish, no services will be held. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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Remember veterans on Nov. 11... and always

What is it going to take?

Veterans Day will be observed on Wednesday, Nov. 11. It’s a good day to remember and celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans. Pennsylvanians went to the polls to vote for a variety of local, county, and state offices on Tuesday. The right to vote for the men and women who run our government and make myriad decisions that impact our daily lives is a right that has been bravely defended by our U.S. military, and shouldn’t be taken for granted. Whatever you enjoy this week, whether it’s spending time with your family and friends, taking a few hours to watch a movie, or taking a leisurely run or walk in the park, remember that we would not have the opportunities and tremendous freedoms that we have without the service of our veterans. Veterans Day traces its origins to President Woodrow Wilson’s declaration that Nov. 11, 1919 would be Armistice Day, which marked the end of major fighting in World War I. That war formally ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. During his speech proclaiming Nov. 11 as Armistice Day, President Wilson said, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.” Armistice Day, which is still celebrated by some countries, evolved into Veterans Day in the United States in 1954. The idea of a national Veterans Day allowed for the remembrance of all veterans, not just those who passed away during World War I. While it’s important to remember, and maybe even thank a veteran on Nov. 11, the men and women who have sacrificed for their country deserve our gratitude and respect throughout the year. One good way to honor and support U.S. military veterans is by lending support to the local Wreaths Across America event, which has a mission of expanding the wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. This year, remembrance wreaths will bill be placed at the headstones of fallen veterans at more than 1,000 locations across the country and around the world. The Oxford Cemetery is going to be a location for a wreath-laying ceremony for the eighth time. Anyone interested in volunteering with the local Wreaths Across America location can do so through the Wreaths Across America website or social media channels. Anyone interested in sponsoring wreaths for the Oxford Cemetery this year can contact the event coordinator, Laura Sperratore, at waaoxfordpa@gmail.com. We encourage everyone to find a way to remember and honor the service of all of our veterans.

By Collis Townsend What is it going to take to build a new library? What is it that we, as a community, need to do? After two decades of drama and struggle, the time has come for us to address the library issue. To do so, people will need to join the discussion and participate in the process. The voice of the silent majority needs to be heard. Toward that end, an independent task force is being assembled. The mission is pretty simple – to help our community come together and build a new library. At this point, it is unclear where this path will lead, but we are committed to following it to its end. I have been desig-

nated to represent Kennett Township, the Borough of Kennett Square has joined and other municipalities will soon follow. Why do we need an independent Task Force? The answer is there appears to be a serious disconnect between the Bayard Taylor Memorial Library, now called the Kennett Public Library, and the community it serves. In the last twelve months, there has been a tumultuous turnover of the board, a poorly advised name change, two major funders actively discussing withholding funds, a nasty public confrontation with its largest funder, and most recently a feasibility study that was unambiguous that the community is not pre-

pared to support a six million dollar capital campaign to build a new library (for a copy of the study go to: https://kennett.pa.us/blog/2015/10/26/ kennett-public-library-feasibility-study/). In response to these challenges and recognizing that our community still needs a new library, the Task Force will start by holding public meetings to better understand what the community’s concerns are. People will need to express themselves to be heard. Over time, this will evolve into a discussion of what people want to see in a new library and what can be done to increase its usage and to reach new audiences. Establishing a clearer vision will build broader Library

support in the community. And then we need to talk about how to pay for it. All this will take time and patience. It will be important to keep our eye on the prize, which is for our community to have a vibrant 21st Century library, a central gathering place, an intellectual point of exchange and a portal of knowledge. The Task Force will serve as an opportunity for greater public participation in the effort. In the spirit of Bayard Taylor, let’s explore the world together! Collis Townsend lives in Kennett Township and is a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Fox Roach in Kennett Square.

Letter to the Editor

Establish a committee to oversee new Kennett Public Library project Letter to the Editor: The Kennett Public Library hired McIntyre Associates to conduct a campaign planning feasibility study for the proposed new library. The Kennett Public Library essentially provided 23 carefully crafted questions for which they sought answers. They provided McIntyre Associates with a list of 98 individuals to be interviewed. Only 41 (40.2 percent) chose to participate. This is a very important result for the

study. I have read the entire study as released by the library board that included significant redactions. McIntyre Associates conducted the study and made the following conclusions: 1. There was not a positive outlook for individual financial support at this time; 2. Few individuals would provide major support as long as the current leadership remained in place; 3. $6 million through a capital campaign is not available at this time. The library has been in a

slow decline for over a half a century. In the last two decades, when the library identified the need for a new facility, the decline has increased. I do not believe the current library board is capable of providing new facilities to our communities. I would propose that a new committee free from the library board be established to plan and provide a new facility in Kennett Square with adequate parking. The committee would be comprised of individuals from the true service area of

the Kennett Public Library, probably appointed by the board of supervisors of each municipality. This committee could conduct open public meetings, probably monthly, around the true service area to allow for public input. Minutes would be available to the public. With this approach, I believe our communities could have a new, expandable public library in three to four years. Bruce Yelton Pocopson Township

Full-day kindergarten would be good for Avon Grove Letter to the Editor: We have a bright two-goingon-ten-year old and another on the way. I think it is wonderful that the Avon Grove

kindergarten will be going to full-day, hopefully, just in time for our delightfully precocious daughter. Doing so not only benefits the current local families, but will surely

attract more families looking here from across the border for good school districts. in Maryland for the schools. In fact, our window con- That made me really proud. tractor remarked just the other day that he and his Sara Korol wife were looking to move Landenberg

Route 1 Economic Development Initiative should support boroughs first Letter to the Editor: S.A.V.E. supporters were included in a recent (invitation only) stakeholders update on the Route 1 Economic Development Initiative that was hosted by the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce (SCCCC) and the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC). As co-chair of the Initiative, Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell reported that the Commissioners are fully behind this initiative that continues to be kept out of public

view and has excluded the agricultural community from its efforts. S.A.V.E. has asked the Commissioners for more consideration of the investments that the county has already made in the boroughs of southern Chester County, instead of promoting the conversion of numerous parcels of farmland into a corridor of sprawling infrastructure. At the private stakeholder update, the Chair of their Economic Development Committee stated that they would be asking the county for money to do an economic study, even though the Route

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1 Initiative is already being implemented. During the Q&A portion of the event, one person asked about the actual net cost of attracting jobs when our local unemployment is relatively low. Her specific question had to do with public improvements needed for these new tax ratables and new schools for the additional students that will come with additional housing. Another person asked about the impacts to the nearby roadways as drivers avoids these highly congested areas. S.A.V.E. supporters question whether this economic development will be a net benefit if existing commercial areas remain dormant, while the

public is expected to provide for roadway expansions and water and sewer line extensions. Only one of their seven committees had considered factors beyond the confines of the corridor. S.A.V.E.’s mission is to preserve the quality of life and community character of southern Chester County through Smart Growth principles that support safe transportation, agriculture, villages, and the environment. We support the SCCCC’s goal of sustainable economic development for southern Chester County. We recognize the partnership of the SCCCC and the CCEDC in this Route 1 Initiative.

The goals and objectives of this initiative are very apparent in VISTA 2025, the Economic Development Strategy for Chester County that was created by the CCEDC and supported by the Commissioners. S.A.V.E. supporters continue to be concerned that the VISTA document was created without public awareness or participation from the Chester County Planning Commission. The CCEDC claims to promote smart growth, but targets “corridors” of opportunity instead of applying formally recognized Smart Growth principles that support commerce where infrastructure

already exists. The Route 1 Initiative should support our Boroughs first instead of competing against these existing urban centers. The costs for sprawling infrastructure have proven to be counterproductive to the investments that have already been made in our towns and boroughs. The approach to developing the transportation corridor between Route 1 and the East Penn Railroad fails to recognize the inevitable threat to our agricultural industry and the other detrimental impacts that come with sprawl. Blair Fleischmann Acting Director of S.A.V.E

Meat industry is scary Letter to the Editor: I was never scared of all the witches, zombies, and assorted goblins wandering around on Halloween. What really used to scare me was the meat industry. This is the industry that mutilates, cages, and butchers billions of cows, pigs, and other feeling animals, that

exposes thousands of undocumented workers to crippling workplace injuries at slave wages, that exploits farmers and ranchers by dictating wholesale prices, then jails those who document its abuses through unconstitutional “aggag” laws. It’s the industry that generates more water pollution than any other human activity and

more greenhouse gases than transportation, then promotes world hunger by feeding nutritious corn and soybeans to animals. It’s the industry that threatens our public health with increased risk of killer diseases, that creates antibiotic-resistant pathogens by feeding antibiotics to animals, then bullies health authorities

to remove anti-meat warnings from their public messages. Now, that’s really scary stuff. But, instead of being scared, I decided to fight back by dropping animal products from my menu. I am no longer scared of the meat industry, and I invite everyone to join me. Cornellius Cooper West Grove

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his fellow commissioners Michele Kichline and Kathi Cozzone “are 110 percent” behind the Route 1 Economic Development Initiative. As proof, Farrell pointed to the Community Revitalization Program, begun in 2002, which has awarded a total of $17.8 million in infrastructure support to Avondale [$4.2M], Kennett Square [$3.8M], Oxford [$4.5M] and West Grove [$5.2M], in order to support urban revitalization in these towns. In addition, Farrell said that the county recently provided Oxford with $575,000 for the Wheeler Boulevard street improvement; and $400,000 to West Grove Borough, for the reconstruction of Hillside Avenue. The county is also supporting the Kennett Area Community Service facilities, as well as the start of a better housing alliance project in Oxford. Dennis Melton, chair of the Land Development and Municipal Coordination Committee, said that he and his colleagues went on a listening tour of local townships and municipalities from last June to this past March, in order to get a feel for what each was thinking in terms of their individual plans for development along the Route 1 Corridor. They visited Avondale Borough, East Nottingham Borough, Kennett Township, Kennett Borough, London Grove Township, New Garden Township, Oxford Borough and Penn Township. Working with a questionnaire sent to municipal leaders, “We asked what types of economic development they wanted in their township,” Melton said. “Their answers were light industrial, medical and commercial. We then asked what kind of economic development they would least like to see, and several leaders

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who responded said that they would not like to see residential development.” Most of the leaders Melton and his colleagues spoke with said they were looking for ways to increase tax ratables in their respective townships, through the establishment of restaurants, shopping, hotels and entertainment businesses. Some leaders suggested to the committee that building sidewalks would allow one township to link with another, while others said that their key initiative would be to improve their township’s infrastructure, such as sewers, parking, lighting and road repair. Melton said that he and his colleagues will schedule follow-up meetings and presentations with townships, over the course of the next several months. Bob Norris of the Economic Development Committee said that he and his colleagues are introducing the most likely development models anticipated to locate along the Route 1 Corridor over the next several years, to give townships and municipalities a snapshot of projected growth. Norris said that the most likely scenarios they envision are a) affordable housing, specifically, 200unit, multifamily, garden-like apartment complexes, that rent between $875 and $1,500 a month, and are walkable to town centers; b) the creation of facilities to be used for light industrial business that are between 20,000 and 30,000 square feet, provide between 40 to 50 parking spaces, and can be used by either a single tenant or a number of tenants; and c) the establishment of larger-scale manufacturing or warehouse-type facilities that are about 100,000 square feet in size, and offer between 100 and 150 parking spaces. “Whether we like it or not, these are the folks who are probably going to come in and want to grow around Route 1,” Norris said. “Growth is going to continue to happen, and just

as many of us came to Chester County over the years, others will follow. It’s striking that balance between responsible growth, and keeping our area as beautiful as we can.” Bill Hostetter, chair of the Infrastructure Committee, said that he and his sub-committee colleagues identified certain locations along the corridor for potential development. However, he said, some areas were lacking infrastructure, which may prevent them from being developed. A continuing commitment of the committee, Hostetter said, will be to work with boroughs, utility companies and authorities along the corridor. “What we encourage municipalities and authorities to do is that when they’re looking at the infrastructure needs, to plan for the future and build out a little more, to compensate for expected growth,” he said. “We want to keep the lines of communication open, and I’m hoping we can be a clearing house for this information as we continue to build the knowledge base that we have.” Tim Phelps, chair of the Transportation Committee, said that over the last year, he and his colleagues have met with members of PennDOT, elected officials, the Chester County Planning Commission, and other advocacy associations and business leaders -- in order to find out what key needs are. He pointed to the many studies and investments currently being conducted along several corridors on or near Route 1, which are determining ways to improve bus service, reduce traffic and increase transportation capacity, in order to better connect residents from one location to another. “We need to move people, freight and goods, safely,” Phelps said. “That will come with a balance of car, rail, by truck or by bus. We need to make sure that all of these modes are working together.”

Phelps pointed to the County’s Transportation Improvement Inventory, which includes a backlog of 139 projects -- estimated at $290 million -- that, when completed, will greatly impact the amount of development along the Route 1 Corridor. Referring to the 2009 Landscapes2 comprehensive plan -- which spelled out plans for growth in Chester County -Daria Payne of the Workforce Housing Committee told the audience that one of the goals of that initiative was to provide for diverse, affordable housing options, consistent with principles for smart growth and sustainability, to meet the needs for all households. It’s become an unattainable goal for many low- to moderate-income households in the county, she said. “Four years ago, and I think it was in this room, this group, the stakeholders for the Route 1 Corridor, determined that sufficient housing for the workforce was one of the six top needs for both sensible economic growth and to support those who wish to live, work, go to school and play in southern Chester County,” she said. Working from the outlines of Landscapes2, Payne said that the Workforce Housing Committee are creating an inventory of suitable sites for affordable housing along the corridor; are identifying designed growth areas and suitable infrastructure; and are identifying properties that had been considered undesirable, that can be turned around through the establishment of public and private partnerships. “The hope of this committee is to incentivize the development of more safe, affordable, healthy and environmentally sensitive communities in southern Chester County, where the emphasis is on ‘Community’ and not just ‘Economics,” she said. Peter Kjellerup of the

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Peter Kjellerup of the Route 1 Economic Development’s Preservation and Open Space Committee was one of several speakers during the presentation.

Preservation and Open Space Committee said that he and his colleagues are in the process of identifying environmentally-sensitive areas along the corridor, in an effort to ensure that they remain preserved as open spaces. Another goal of the committee will be to work with several local conservation groups, to help connect these identified areas to trail systems, in order to provide opportunities for residents to connect with nature. Phillip Fuchs, a teacher at the Technical College High School, introduced two of the many TCHS students who collaborated on the re-design of the Initiative’s website. Jim Horn, a co-chair of the Route 1 Initiative’s Steering Committee, said that during the last quarter of 2013, the committee saw a need to coordinate the efforts of the subcommittees, so in Jan. 2014, the Initiative’s steering committee was formed, in order to foster open dialogue between the seven subcommittees and ensure a coordinated effort in the townships and boroughs where there is a need for planned growth, both economically and environmentally. “We are committed to sustainable development in the region, and balancing that between prudent economic growth and land preservation,”

Horn said. “We are here to determine municipality’s goals and needs with regard to growth, land preservation and tax ratables, and to remove any impediments from the decision-making process. We’re simply here to gather the facts.” Bob Grabus of the Chester County Economic Development Council called the Route 1 Initiative “a grass roots effort,” and said that the impetus to implement smart growth will not come from the members of the council, but from the townships and municipalities themselves. “Everything that we’re doing here is being run by local residents, businesses, associations and community leaders,” Grabus said. “It’s about the people and communities here in southern Chester County. It’s not about what the county wants or the council wants. It’s about, ‘What can we do to help you achieve your vision?’” “It’s about singles and doubles,” Phelps said of the Initiative. “That’s what wins the game, and it’s the small increments that we can make that builds the system, that builds all season long,” he said. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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IRS PHONE SCAM On Oct. 15, Kennett Square Police received two reports that residents had gotten phone calls from someone claiming to be from the IRS, trying to collect taxes owed. At 10:18 a.m., a resident told police that someone had called several times saying that the resident owed $2,000 in taxes. The resident was told they would go to jail immediately if they didn’t pay. At 7 p.m., police got a report that another resident had gotten a phone call that morning, saying that the IRS was watching their home and demanding money for unpaid taxes. Police advise all residents that the IRS will not call about taxes owed without first mailing a bill. They will not demand payment without first giving an opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe. These phone calls are a scam. CHILD BRINGS DRUGS TO SCHOOL A 7-year-old student at Penn-London Elementary School in New London Township unknowingly brought suspected cocaine to school on Oct. 2. The drug was found by a staff member. Pennsylvania State Police Avondale reported that the cocaine was previously possessed by David James Guinan, 36, of West Grove. Charges of recklessly endangering another person have been filed. METAL STOLEN FROM HOME

A home at 333 Mt. Pleasant Road in East Nottingham was burglarized overnight on Oct. 1, when someone broke in through a side door and stole copper and aluminum from the home. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022. MOTORCYCLIST KILLED Pennsylvania State Police Avondale reported that a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Oct. 11 at 4:05 p.m. at the intersection of Gap Newport Pike and Jennersville Road. Police said Luis Vela-Correa, 44, of Lancaster, was traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 41 as a pickup being driven by Timothy Goodall, 62, of Parkesburg, was on Route 796, preparing to turn left onto Route 41. Police said Vela-Correa’s 2012 Suzuki motorcycle hit the front of the pickup and he was thrown into a guard rail. He was wearing a helmet. Goodall was not injured. THEFTS FROM BUSINESS On Oct. 5, New Garden Township Police responded to a business in the 300 block of Scarlett Road for an internal theft investigation. The asset protection employee at the business told police he had been investigating Deloris Ralph, 42, of Lincoln University; and Aaron Bryant, 20, of Avondale. The employees were accused of placing store credit on gift cards and then buying items using the employee discount. It was also discovered that they were taking items not scanned to the register and stealing money. Criminal charges were filed against

both suspects. LAWN DAMAGED Pennsylvania State Police Avondale are seeking information about two people who drove across a lawn at 2 Picket Lane in Landenberg on Oct. 3, causing damage. Police say someone driving a lime green and white dirt bike and someone driving a red ATV drove across the lawn at 1 p.m., and fled. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022. HUBCAPS STOLEN Overnight on Oct. 6, four hubcaps were stolen from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of South Washington Street in Kennett Square, according to police. RETAIL THEFT AND HEROIN CHARGES An employee at the Oxford Walmart store saw George Wesley Caldwell, 48, of Elkton, Md., put several items into his shopping cart and leave without paying on Oct. 24. The employee called Pennsylvania State Police Avondale, who located Caldwell and found that he was also in possession of heroin. He was charged with retail theft and possession of a controlled substance. MOTORCYCLIST HITS DEER A motorcyclist suffered what police called moderate injuries after striking a deer on Oct. 12. Pennsylvania State Police Avondale reported that John Puican, 46, of Elkton, Md., was driving a 2004 Honda motorcycle on New London Road, south of Flint Hill Road, at 9:29 p.m. when a deer ran into his path and was struck by the motorcycle’s front

fender. Puican fell off the motorcycle and slid about 26 feet, police said. DISORDERLY CONDUCT Kennett Square Police cited Timothy Corum, 46, of West Grove, for disorderly conduct after he used obscenities and racial slurs and threatened a police officer’s children on Oct. 5 at 1:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Cypress Street. TRESPASS AND ASSAULT Pennsylvania State Police Avondale reported that Yelle JimenezHernandez, 26, of Oxford, was arrested on Oct. 18 after he allegedly forced his way into a home on First Street in Avondale Borough and struck a 28-year-old Avondale woman several times with his fist. He was charged with criminal trespass, simple assault and harassment. DUI Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Alejandro Leon of Kennett Square for DUI after he was stopped for a traffic violation on Oct. 12 at 8:30 p.m. on Route 1 near Route 82. New Garden Township Police arrested Harold Moore, 70, of Newark, Del., for DUI after he was seen driving erratically in the 8900 block of Gap Newport Pike on Oct. 6 at 11:38 p.m. He showed signs of impairment after a traffic stop, and there was an open bottle of liquor inside his vehicle. He was arrested and released pending an appearance at District Court. Pennsylvania State

Police Avondale arrested Renee Gabrielle Caster of Landenberg for DUI-drug and possession of drugs and paraphernalia on Oct. 6 at 10:50 p.m. on Route 1 at the Toughkenamon exit. Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Armando Lemus Murillo of Kennett Square for DUI after he was stopped for a traffic violation on Oct. 11 at 8:15 p.m. on Route 41 at North Guernsey Road. Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Amy Lee Crosson for DUI after she was stopped for a traffic violation on Oct. 8 at 10:09 p.m. at Route 1 and Route 41. On Oct. 16 at 4:08 p.m., New Garden Police investigating an accident with entrapment at 400 Scarlett Road found the driver of the striking vehicle, Agustin Lemuz, 52, of Kennett Square, showed signs of impairment. He was taken into custody for DUI, processed and released pending a court appearance. On Oct. 18 at 2:24 a.m., New Gaden Township Police saw a vehicle with an equipment violation and followed it. The vehicle crossed over the center double lines and it was pulled over by police in the 800 block of West Cypress Street. The driver, who gave his name as Jose Hernandez, 29, of Oxford, showed signs of impairment and he was taken into custody for DUI. During processing, police discovered he had given a false name, since fingerprints confirmed his name to be Oscar GarciaSanchez. He was remanded

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to Chester County Prison after failing to post $5,000 cash bail. On Oct. 18 at 3:46 p.m., New Garden Township Police found a white vehicle in the 800 block of Penn Green Road occupied by the driver, Abel Carbajal-Zarza, 30, of Avondale. He was holding a can of beer and showed signs of impairment. He was arrested for DUI and remanded to Chester County Prison after failing to post $5,000 cash bail. Kennett Square Police arrested Edgar MendezHernandez, 31, of Kennett Square, for DUI after an accident in the 400 block of West Mulberry Street on Oct. 13 at 10:28 p.m. He was released to his spouse pending a summons from District Court. Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Evander Hays Wilson, of Honey Brook, on Oct. 19 after a traffic stop on Route 1 for a traffic violation. Wilson was found to be driving under the influence of marijuana, and in possession of marijuana for resale and drug paraphernalia. Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested two people on drug charges after stopping their car for a traffic violation at Route 1 and Route 896 on Oct. 23 at 12:45 p.m. Joseph Vincent McKeown of Oxford was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Passenger Jennifer Michelle Lynch, of Lincoln University, was arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

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LORRAINE IRENE DILLEY SETTLE Lorraine Irene Dilley Settle, 81, of Harrington, Del., passed away on Oct. 24 at the Milford Memorial Hospital in Milford, Del. She was the wife of Harvey C. Settle, with whom she shared 18 years of marriage. Her first husband, Cecil E. Dilley, Sr., passed away in 1982, and with whom she shared 29 years of marriage. Born in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth Cardin Brower. She was a nurse’s aide at Pocopson Home for 20 years, retiring in 2001. She was a member of the Kennett VFW, Ladies Auxiliary, and the Delaware State Police Crime Watch. She enjoyed the beach, going to the casinos, and being with her family and friends. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, David C. Dilley of Landenberg, Charles W. Dilley and his wife Robin of Downingtown, Edward A. Dilley and his wife Sharon of Oxford, and Cecil E. Dilley, Jr., and his wife Tami of Kirkwood; two daughters, Sharon I. Fielding and her husband Larry of Warwick, R.I., and Susan J. Couram and her husband Ronald of Parkesburg; two brothers, Ralph Brower of State College, and Richard Brower of Kennett Square; one sister, Jane Nickle of Frankford, Del.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother, William B. Brower. A funeral was held Oct. 30. Burial was in the Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. In memory of Mrs. Settle, a contribution may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

WALTER MENGES, JR. Pastor Walter Menges, Jr., 88, of Lancaster, passed away on Oct. 21. He was the husband of Bertha A. Schweizer Menges, with whom he celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on June 12, 2015. He was born in Chester, son of the late Walter, Sr., and Sybilla Kinsey Menges. He was a graduate of Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., Class of 1950, and Princeton Seminary in Princeton, N.J., Class of 1953. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in Germany. Pastor Menges attended Wheatland Presbyterian Church. He served his first church at Scottstown Presbyterian Church, in Scottstown, N.Y.; and served 28 years at Forest Park Presbyterian Church in Baltimore. He also served various churches in the Susquehanna Valley Presbytery PCA and retired in September of 1997 after being in the ministry for 44 years, from 1953 to 1997. Surviving, in addition to his wife, is one son, William J. (Barbara) Menges; five daughters, Margaret L. (Dale) Engle; Ruth L. (Mark W.) Hook; Bonnie L. (Steven) Fry; Grace E. (Carl) White; and Priscilla (William L.) O’Byrne

III; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, William R. Menges and Robert M. Menges; and one sister, Helen A. Menges. He was preceded in death by one son, Timothy I. Menges. A memorial service was held Oct. 26. Interment was in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: PCA Retirement and Benefits Ministerial Relief Fund, 1700 N. Brown Rd., Suite 106, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. To send an online condolence, visit www.Workmanfuneralhomes.com.

WILLIAM COONEY William “Bill” Cooney, 83, of West Grove, formerly of Long Island, N.Y., passed away on Oct. 20 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wilmington, Del. Bill was the husband of Maureen Grady Cooney, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in 1932 in New York City, he was the son of the late William C. Cooney and the late Verna Louden Cooney. He served our country in the Third Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-53. He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957-61 in The Strategic Air Command 509th Bomb Wing. He worked for many years for Seaboard World Airlines, which today is now Fedex. He loved to tinker with automobiles and once restored a 1928 Buick. He also loved planes. and in earlier years enjoyed flying a 172 Cessna. Survivors include, in addition to his wife, three sons, Thomas E. Cooney and Linda of Denver Colo., James W. and Yvonne of Hooksett, N.H., and William C. and Justine of Nottingham; and his eight beloved grandchildren, Sean, Megan, Deirdre, Billy, Nolan, Anna, Lena and Charlie. A funeral was held Oct. 26. Burial was in Calverton, N.Y. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; or the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. To view his online obituary and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

friends. He was a member of the Chesapeake City VFW Post 7687, a former Commander of the Hockessin VFW, American Legion and Ducks Unlimited. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Mark W. Wells and his wife Amanda of Smyrna, Del., and Michael D. Wells and his wife Melissa of Midland, Ga.; one daughter, Sara Silva of Orlando, Fla.; one stepson, Robert Sohlman and his wife Erin of Wilmington, Del.; one stepdaughter, Stephanie John and her husband Steve of Newark, Del.; one brother, Emerson H. Wells of Landenberg; his twin sister, Myra Conway of Doswell, Va.; and seven grandchildren, Lexi, Airi, Ethan, Heny, Matthew, Mattix and Brayden. His memorial service was held Oct. 21. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Chesapeake City VFW Post 7687, 304 Basil Avenue, Chesapeake City, MD 21935. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

ALLEN L. KINNER Allen L. Kinner, 69, of Eaton, Ohio, formerly of Oxford, Pa., died on Oct. 14 at his home. Born in 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Estle Lloyd “Bud” and Faye Ellen (Weisenbarger) Kinner. He was a 1964 graduate of Eaton High School and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star Medal. He was a plastic engineer for Collins & Aikman in Havre de Grace, Md., a member of the NRA, and followed the plastic industry news for many years. He is survived by his son, Jason A. (Ashli) Kinner, of San Jose, Calif.; brothers Sam D. and Cindy (Brown) Kinner of Eaton, Ohio; Terry and Beth (Hopkinson) Kinner of Chino Valley, Ariz.; Ellen (Kinner) and Kenny Saucier of Eaton, Ohio; grandson Eric M. Kinner; many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held Oct. 21 in Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oxford Senior Center, 12 East Locust St., Oxford, PA 19363, in memory of Faye Kinner. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. barnesfuneralhome.com.

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Mark D. Wells, 66, of Hockessin, Del., passed away on Oct. 17 at the Christiana Hospital. He was the husband of Carole Abrams Wells, with whom he shared 9-½ years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late William R. Wells, Sr., and Anna Barry Wells. Mark was the director of weapons training at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen, Md., retiring in 2007 after 37 years of service. He had also served as a Court Commissioner for Cecil County, Md. He was a Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the U.S. Army. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a door gunner in a Huey gunship. He was a member of the 176th Assault Helicopter Co.-Muskets. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his dogs Sarge and Chief, and being with his family and

C. Thomas Henderson, 75, of Oxford, passed away on Oct. 23 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. Born in Trenton, NJ he was the son of the late Cloyd and Alice Downs Henderson. Tom retired from ATACS in Oxford as a security guard, and was formerly employed with the Oxford Cabinet Company and the family farm. After retiring, he enjoyed helping as an “Amish Taxi.” He enjoyed trout fishing. He is survived by one brother, John Ralph Henderson of Rising Sun, Md.; one sister, Jean H. Botts of Middletown, Del.; and a good friend, Gale Shepherd of Kirkwood. Funeral services were held Oct. 29. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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OASD updates Chapter 339 guidance counselor plan By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer As Oxford School Board vice president Richard Orpneck made his report about the Chester County School Boards Legislative Council on Oct. 20, he noted that 111 days had passed since Gov. Tom Wolf and state lawmakers missed the deadline to finalize a state budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. All Orpneck and the other Oxford School Board members could do was shake their heads at the state budget situation. Despite the absence of a spending plan, most state business continues to operate as usual. However, without a state budget, the state subsidies

for school districts have been delayed, forcing some school districts across Pennsylvania to borrow money to fund their operations. The State House passed a bill that would have served as a stopgap measure to allow for some disbursements to schools and social service organizations, but Gov. Wolf vetoed the bill after it passed both the State House and State Senate. As the state budget remains in limbo, the Oxford Area School District is managing to continue its operations uninterrupted. Board member Joseph Tighe, who is the district’s treasurer, credited business administrator Brian Cooney and the business office with

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helping the district avoid serious financial issues that are plaguing other school districts right now. Also at the Oct. 20 school board meeting, Dr. David Hamburg, the Jordan Bank School principal, outlined the efforts to update the district’s Chapter 339 plan, which establishes goals and a course of action for school counselors for Pre-K-12. Hamburg explained that the

Pennsylvania Department of Education has redesigned the career and technical education component. The goal for school counselors is to provide students with a wide range of options as they progress through the schools. Students in early grades are to start exploring career possibilities, and the school counselors will work closely with students so that they know all the resources that are available to

them as they make decisions about what they do after they graduate from Oxford Area High School. Becky Heichel, a counselor at Penn’s Grove, told the school board about the purpose, impact, and implementation of the plan. Steve Roberts, the president of the Oxford Education Foundation, presented the names of seven new volunteers to the school board. The Oxford Education Foundation pairs volunteers in the community with students. The adults serve as tutors or

mentors. Roberts said that with the addition of the seven new volunteers, there is now a total of 66 individuals who provide these services for the district. There could be five more volunteers presented for approval at next month’s board meeting, Roberts said. The school board will meet again on Tuesday, Nov. 10 and Tuesday, Nov. 17. Both meetings take place at 7 p.m. in the Administration Building. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

Kennett Township appoints police chaplain By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer In the unlikely event that anyone in Kennett Township may someday need a guardian angel to help get them through the immediate aftermath of a tragedy, the township’s police chief just appointed one. At the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 21, Police Chief Lydell Nolt appointed Rev. Annalie Korengel Lorgus as the township’s new police chaplain. In addition to her new duties at the township, Lorgus is also the pastor of the Unionville Presbyterian Church, where she also serves as its Hospice Chaplain, Grief Counselor and Educator. She has 14 years’ experience as a chaplain and grief counselor, and holds a number of certifications, including being certified as a mental health first responder.

“Sometimes in law enforcement, we have a set of good circumstances come our way and allow us to add some valued resources for the community,” Rev. Korengel said. “Today’s law enforcement officer is tasked with an enormous amount of responsibilities that often come in our fast-paced society. In the event of a tragedy, the pain and anguish can literally break some people’s entire world, when the tragedy occurs. Pastor Korengel will provide the community with a resource in their utmost time of need, as well as a resource for our police staff, during their utmost time of need.” Nolt said that when he first met Rev. Korengel Lorgus, he had already been thinking of searching for a police chaplain for his department. “When you have a police chaplain, you have the ability to make that phone call and

say, ‘Can you please come out? We have a situation where these people need somebody to talk to, and they need somebody to talk to now,’” he said. “Maybe she [Rev. Korengel Lorgus] will be needed just the one time, and maybe she will be needed over a long period of time, but she will be a resource for the offices and the community to have, instantaneously.” Rev. Korengel Lorgus begins her new township post immediately, and is offering her services to the township free of charge. In other township news, the township will jointly participate in a shredding event at Kennett High School on Dec. 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., along with New Garden Township and Kennett Borough. Residents from all three municipalities will be able to drop off paper products, as well as unwanted

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Kennett Township Police Chief Lydell Nolt named Annalie Korengel Lorgus as the township’s new police chaplain, at the township’s Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 21.

technology products – such as televisions, computers and monitors – that they wish to get rid of. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Green leads Oxford to 41-28 win By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer As the Oxford football team entered Kennett Square last Friday evening, it was doing so in an effort to salvage a season that had not lived up to expectations, as their 1-7 record showed. On the other side of the field, the 2-6 Kennett squad was there with the same intentions, but as the game got underway in the twilight of a Fall evening, it became fairly clear which team was soon to get its just rewards. Behind quarterback Dan Green’s 187 yards in passing – including three touchdown strikes – the Hornets soundly defeated the Blue Demons, 41-28, before a Senior Night crowd at Kennett Stadium. Throughout the game, Green consistently found wide receiver Greg Roberts for long gains, which included two touchdown strikes, an offensive effort that perfectly complimented a sound running game led by running back Tim Davis, who ran for 128 yards and scored twice. On its first possession of the game, Brown ran up the middle for a 24-yard touchdown with 9:18 remaining in the first quarter. After the ensuing kick-off put the Blue Demons in Oxford territory, Kennett fumbled in the backfield on a double reverse hand-off, which was recovered by Oxford at the Kennett 37. On the next play from scrimmage, Green found Roberts in the corner of the end zone to give Oxford a 14-0 lead mid-way through the first quarter, and on its next possession, Green again got the ball into the hands of Brown, who barreled through the Kennett defensive line to give the Hornets a 21-0 lead heading into the second quarter. Late in the second quarter, Kennett inherited the ball on its own 21-yard line, and marched up-field on long carries by running back Myles Robinson. An 18-yard pass from Kennett quarterback Cameron Lau to running back Frankie Perigo moved the ball to the Oxford three yard line, setting up Robinson’s three-yard touchdown run with 5:09 left in the first half.

On fourth down and 18 from its own red zone, Oxford faked its field goal attempt but was stopped on the 16-yard line by a hard tackle by Kennett’s Tyler Nunn. With a little more than one minute remaining in the first half, a 46-yard pass from tight end Kerry Tomasetti to wide receiver John Finfrock off of a double reverse put the ball to within the ten yard line. A carry by Robinson moved the ball to the three- yard line, but on the next play, a touchdown run by Perigo was called back because of a holding penalty on the Blue Demons. On third down and 18 from the Oxford 20 yard line, Lau rolled out and found wide receiver David McVey in the end zone to pull Kennett to within a touchdown heading into the second half, with just 34 seconds left in the first half. Any opportunities Kennett had to make a game of it in the second half, however, were shut down on account of a rash of penalties, and some player ejections. Midway through the third quarter, Green ran 35 yards past several tackle attempts to get the ball to the Kennett 14-yard line. On the next play, Green found wide receiver Mike Williams over the middle for a touchdown with 7:07 remaining in the quarter, to give Oxford a 28-14 lead. On Kennett’s next set of downs, a beautiful catch and run touchdown by Finfrock was called back on an offensive holding penalty. A double reverse attempt on the next play pushed Kennett all the way back to its own five yard line, forcing the Blue Demons to punt, which gave Oxford the ball near midfield. A 36-yard scamper by Davis moved the ball to the Kennett four-yard line, which led to Green’s quarterback keeper touchdown with 2:18 left in their third quarter to extend the Hornets’ lead to 35-14. Following the successful point-after attempt, players from both sides got into a brief skirmish, which led to the ejections of Nunn and Perigo from Kennett, and Oxford’s Julian Nadachowski. The display of poor sportsmanship extended to the ensuing kick-off when, just before completing

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Oxford wide receiver Nolan Benke flies past the Kennett defense.

his 85-yard touchdown return, Robinson turned at about the 20-yard line and extended a finger gesture to the Oxford players who were attempting to tackle him. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Green found wide receiver Troy Brown a few yards from the end zone. After gathering in the ball, Brown promptly fumbled, which was immediately gathered in by Roberts, which gave Oxford a 41-21 lead. With 6:26 left, Green again found Roberts for a 24-yard TD strike to round out the scoring. Kennett (1-4 in ChesMont, 2-7 overall) finishes its season on Nov. 6 with a game at Great Valley, while Oxford (2-3 in ChesMont, 2-7 overall) will host Octorara this Friday night. “We needed it badly,” Oxford head coach Mike Means said of the team’s win. “I have seniors who have worked their rear ends off. I told them at the beginning of the year that they’re the ones who will ultimately determine the direction of our program, so I am really happy for them tonight.” “Our mentality for the entire season has been to play each game with a one-and-oh mentality. It’s important that we win the next game (against Octorara) and go into our off-season program, with a good taste in our mouths.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Oxford wide receiver Mike Williams scored a third quarter touchdown.

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Oxford quarterback Dan Green threw fro 187 years and three touchdowns to lead the Hornets to a 48-21 victory over Kennett on Oct. 30.

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Players from both teams got into a third quarter skirmish, which led to the ejection of three players.

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Teen riders get tips from the top By Nancy Johnson Correspondent The peak of fall foliage in Chester County, a lovely Sunday afternoon, and one of the best cross-country courses on which to school their horses – what could be better for four young equestrians? Jessie Connell, 16, of West Grove; Heather Cooper, 14, of Landenberg; Madison Swenson, 16, of Kennett Square; and Kendal Thomas, 13, of Unionville found out late last month when Olympic rider Boyd Martin spent two hours coaching them over many of the daunting obstacles at Windurra USA, the facility he and his wife, Silva, own in Cochranville.

Martin began by having the girls and their horses warm up on the facility’s new gallop track. “It’s like riding on air!” one of the girls said about the state-of-the-art footing that is designed to absorb much of the impact a horse normally sustains when galloping on grass, or even sand. They started out jumping natural logs just 18 inches high, quickly progressing to more challenging jumps and combining five or six together into a short course. Martin stressed to the girls, “We are aiming for the exact rhythm with each jump. You want to just jump them out of stride.” Next he walked to another

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Jesse and her horse, Tamulligan Fly, jumping into the water.

section of the cross-country course where a number of ditch obstacles were expertly constructed. One thing that makes Windurra an inviting venue to school event horses is the that every type of obstacle -solid logs, keyhole jumps, tables, sunken roads, banks, or in this case, ditches -- is offered in several levels of difficulty. Martin and his assistants train horses of all levels, so the course is suitable to all of them. Not only is he a talented rider, but Martin is a natural teacher, with an easy manner and positive attitude that instilled confidence in the young riders. “This time of year, the rigorous competition winds down and I’ve got a bit more time to help out some of the local kids,” explained Martin, who

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From left to right: Local Pony Club members Jesse Connell, Madison Swenson, Heather Cooper, and Kendal Thomas at Windurra.

just became a first-time dad himself. He and Silva welcomed a son, Nox, in September. “I get a kick out of watching them get a taste of this sport,” he said. “Because they are young, they don’t tend to overthink the course. And the biggest thing is they’ve got smiles on their faces.”

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Boyd gives Kendal a tip about her hand position.

The girls and their horses next tackled banks, jumping both up and down several of them before heading to the water complex. Here, the girls and their mounts jumped up and down banks into the water, and galloped in and out of the water, jumping some of the most imposing jumps of the day.

At the end of the lesson, Swenson, whose horse is greener than the others, still felt she got a lot out of it. “This was all new to Dwayne and me, but it will make me braver. I knew Boyd wouldn’t make us do anything we couldn’t handle,” she said with a grin.

Photo by Lisa Thomas, Mid-Atlantic Equestrian Services

Heather and Dancer look confident together.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

Victoria Browning Wyeth shares Andrew Wyeth insights By Gene Pisasale Correspondent Andrew Wyeth’s paintings capture the rustic beauty of the Chester County countryside, where he lived and worked.He imbued his works with subtleties and gradations of realism while supplying undertones of abstraction. Throughout his enormous body of work, he ranks as one of the most important artists of the last half-century. The Chadds Ford Historical Society will present “I Paint My Life,” a lecture by Andrew Wyeth’s granddaughter, Victoria Browning Wyeth, at the Westtown School on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. She will provide an intimate look into Wyeth’s depictions of the Chadds Ford area and the many things

which inspired his work. She’ll highlight numerous paintings created throughout Wyeth’s career, focusing on artistic technique, the context of his paintings and models he used. She will also share Wyeth family photos and personal remembrances of her grandfather. Images of previously unreleased paintings, as well as a video of the last interview Wyeth conducted before his passing, will be presented. A Preview Party will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., allowing guests to meet Victoria and discuss her recollections of Andrew and the family. This presentation is a “must attend” event for artists, art historians and anyone who values the important contributions of the Wyeths and the Brandywine School.

Tickets are $30 (lecture only at 7:30 p.m.), Preview Party and lecture $50. The Westtown School is at 975 Westtown Road, West Chester. For more information, contact the Chadds Ford Historical Society at 610-388-7376 or visit www.chaddsfordhistory. org. Gene Pisasale is an author and historian who lives in Kennett Square. His eight books and seven lecture series focus on the history of the Philadelphia and midAtlantic region. His latest book, “American Revolution to Fine Art: Brandywine Valley Reflections,” highlights Andrew Wyeth and the Brandywine River Museum, as well as people, places and events in the area over more than 300 years.

Victoria Browning Wyeth

Through Nov. 25 Linda Ford abstracts The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) presents Linda Ford “New Beginnings: Encaustic Paintings” through Nov. 25. There will be a reception with the artist on Nov. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net. Nov. 6 to 28 David Diaz solo show Longwood Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett

Square), PA is hosting a solo show of plein-air landscapes of the midAtlantic region by David Diaz during November. An artist reception will be held on Nov. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. during the First Friday Art Stroll. There will be wine and cheese, and live music by The Ladeens. The show runs through Nov. 28. For more information, call 610-444-0146 or visit www.longwoodartgallery. com. Nov. 6 to 30 Art at Metamorphosis Metamorphosis Wellness Center (331 E.

State St., Kennett Square) is participating in Kennett Square’s First Friday Art Stroll on Nov. 6 with art by Cindi Strengari, who works in papermaking, painting, reclaimed jewelry making, and mixed media. The show also features “Tradigital art” by Lisa Wray that combines traditional painting, drawing and photography with digital media. There will be live music and refreshments. The show continues through Nov. 30. Call 610444-8020 or visit www. metamorphosiswellnesscenter. net.

Through Nov. 8 Group show Chadds Ford Gallery (1609 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford) presents original works by J. Wayne Bystrom, Don Shoffner, Robert Stack and Timothy Wadsworth through Nov. 8. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Call 610-388-2412 or visit www.awyethgallery.com. Through Nov. 13 ‘Kennett Artists in Oxford’ The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford)

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presents “Kennett Artists in Oxford” through Nov. 13. Exhibiting artists are David Beck, Katee Boyle, Dorothy Boxler, Frank DiPietro, Lele Galer, Carol Lesher, Susan Myers, Janeice Silberman, Peter Willard and Sara Yeoman. Visit www.oxfordart.org. Through Nov. 15 ‘Things Beyond Resemblance’ The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts “Things Beyond Resemblance: James Welling Photographs” through Nov. 15. The selection of 47

photos by the Los Angeles photographer is inspired by the life and work of Andrew Wyeth. There will also be photo-based sculptures placed around the museum’s grounds, including Wyeth’s studio. For more information, visit www.brandywinemuseum. org. To submit items to the Art Spot, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

The Oxford Area Senior Center Proudly Presents A Special Educational Workshop

iPhone Photography Class How To Take Great Photos With Your Apple iPhone Many people own iPhones but few really know how to use all the wonderful features of the camera. This workshop will offer a basic overview of the iPhone camera and tips and tricks for taking quality photos...just in time to capture those special holiday moments! Local photographer, Jennifer Zduniak, has a flair for using photography to touch people. Her expertise ranges from product photography to family and class portraits as well as weddings, sports, events and more. She will share her trade secrets for improving the quality of your iPhone photos and offer suggestions for organizing, saving, sharing and printing.

Oxford Area Senior Center Program & Lecture Series Wednesday, November 11, 2015 7 p.m. at the Oxford Area Senior Center RSVP for this FREE workshop by calling 610-932-5244 Email: oxsrctr@zoominternet.net

Please Bring Your iPhone To Class!

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Mild weather a hit with Hunt Cup spectators By Nancy Johnson Correspondent A long-standing Chester County tradition, the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup Races celebrated their 81st year on Nov. 1, against a beautiful Unionville backdrop and unseasonably mild weather. Six horses contested the big race, with its $35,000 purse and prestigious perpetual trophy. The jockeys paced their horses early in the approximately four-mile race, knowing that they had 22 fences and a lot of uphill

stretches before the finish line. All the horses were strong competitors – at most, only eight lengths separated the group throughout the race. At the finish, it was an all-out gallop after the final fence, with Almarmooq declared the winner. Very closely following were Cornhusker in second, and Aero, who led much of the race, finishing third. The other races and the Pennsylvania Junior Hunt Cup races were just as exciting, with many close finishes. Sanna Neilson, a huntsman with Mr. Stewart’s

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The carriage parade included this four-in-hand.

Nov. 6 to Dec. 13 Holiday gifts in Oxford The Ten Thousand Villages Gift Shop will be open at the Oxford Presbyterian Church (6 Pine St., Room 206, Oxford) from Nov. 6 to Dec. 13. The shop offers fair-trade goods from around the world. Hours are First Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. On Nov. 6 and Dec. 4, Iris Gray Dowling, a local author, will be present from 5 to 8 p.m. sign books about local history. Nov. 7 Fish dinner Shiloh Presbyterian Church will sponsor a fish dinner on Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the SPC Community Outreach Center (42 S. Fifth St., Oxford). Call 610-9329256 for information. Tickets will be sold at the door. Nov. 7 Benefit dinner and auction Landenberg Christian Academy is holding a new community event on Nov. 7. A pork BBQ sandwich dinner will feature Big D’s barbeque, and a silent and live auction will offer tickets to ride on the Wilmington & Western Railroad, admission to

Oasis Family Fun Center, and memberships for Hockessin Athletic Club and the Jennersville YMCA, as well as holiday gift items. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for the silent auction and dinner. Dinner is served until 6 p.m. The silent auction will close at 6:30, followed by a live auction at 7 p.m., to be called by Hill’s Auction. Dinner tickets can be purchased by calling 610255-5805 or emailing auction@lca-pa.com. Nov. 8 Adoption group meeting Matters of the Heart will hold its next quarterly meeting on Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. n the church office of Community of Love Lutheran Church (115-117 N. Fourth St., Oxford). The topic will be “Holidays in Adoption.” The discussion group is for people whose lives have been touched and connected by adoption. The meeting is free and open to all adult adoptees, adoptive parents and birth parents, as well as the families that support them. It is our intention to offer a safe and compassionate setting for those in post-adoption. For more information, emaill homeyg.65gmail. com,or leave a message at the church office at 610-998-0282.

Cheshire Foxhounds and an accomplished former pointto-point jockey, served as field master for the three junior races – small/medium ponies, large ponies, and junior horses. The group starts out the race following Neilson over nine jumps. They are not permitted to pass the field master, at the risk of elimination. After the final fence, Neilson “turns them loose” and the young riders gallop flat-out to the finish line. “I love doing this! It is a wonderful way to teach the kids,” Neilson said. “When I was young, we didn’t have this; we had flat races which were good, but they learn so much more from this format. They learn to save something in their ponies for the finish, and they learn in a safe environment with someone experienced dictating the pace.” Twelve-year-old Maggie Buchanan won the hotly contested large pony race aboard veteran racing pony Mookie Monster. Buchanan

Nov. 13-14 Craft Fair and Bazaar The Avondale Presbyterian Church Craft Fair and Christmas Bazaar will be held Nov. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m., and Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the church (420 Pennsylvania Ave., Route 41, Avondale). There will be more than 60 crafters and vendors selling their wares, including handmade crafts, jewelry and accessories, Christmas decorations and gifts, Vermont cheese, homemade confections, toys, books, flowers, plants and more. Homemade chili, vegetarian chili, chicken corn soup, baked goods and homemade desserts will be for sale both days. This year’s bazaar will also feature a New-to-You Shop where used items will be sold. Proceeds benefit the APC building fund. For more information, visit www.avondalepc.org. To submit items to the Church Calendar, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com. There is no charge. Information should be received at least two weeks before the event. Not every submission can be included. Please include the address and contact information for the church in your submission.

Paying for College Information Night Thursday, November 19 6:00 p.m. Find the money you need to attend college! Learn how, when, and where to apply for financial aid, student loans, grants, scholarships and more!

Event Location PENNOCKS BRIDGE CAMPUS 280 Pennocks Bridge Rd. West Grove, PA 19390

Call 610-723- 4000 or visit dccc.edu/PayForCollege

Se habla español. Delaware County Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

Serving Delaware and Chester Counties

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The jockeys are careful to pace their horses early in the four-mile Pennsylvania Hunt Cup Race, which has 22 fences.

admitted she felt very lucky to have the ride on Mookie. “It was just over a year ago when her owner, Lauren Schock, approached us and said Mookie needed a new rider and thought I would be a good match with her,” Buchanan said. Since the two were paired up, Buchanan and Mookie have won a lot, including the 2015 Delaware Valley Association title. Her smile turned down a bit as she said this will probably be her last year racing the renowned Mookie Monster. “She just loves racing, though, so I think someone else will probably ride her,” she said. Buchanan doesn’t limit her equestrian activities to racing. The Unionville Middle School student also foxhunts and events. The day before, she won the Beginner Novice division at Plantation Field aboard Splash of Chrome. It was just the horse’s third time eventing. The 2015 Pennsylvania Hunt Cup Races benefit the Chester County Food Bank Inc., a non-profit organization that provides food for those in need in Chester County.

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Dogs, in all shapes and sizes, are always a big part of the day.

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Maggie Buchanan with Mookie Monster, back at the trailer after their win.

St. Gabriel Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair Saturday, November 21 10 am – 4 pm Rt. 41 Avondale (Just past New Garden Park)

Featuring fun for everyone! Local Talent Auction: Jams, Wines, Artwork and more! Cash for gold, silver, platinum… bring your old jewelry and old phones and devices!! Silent Auction Gift Baskets on sale (the perfect Thanksgiving hostess gift!) Raffles throughout the day Over 30 different crafts & vendors Holiday decor, gourmet gifts, jewelry & more! Kitchen & Bake Sale Mini-manicures Fresh Mushrooms

St. Gabriel Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair Saturday, November 21 • 10 am – 4 pm

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

CEO tells local business leaders to adopt a system that increases value, minimizes waste By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Alix James, the president and chief executive officer of Boothwyn-based Nielsen-Kellerman [NK], a world-recognized maker of sports performance equipment, told more than 200 Chester County business leaders that incorporating the key concepts of a management system may increase a company’s profitability and reliability. James was the keynote speaker at the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s annual fall luncheon, held Oct. 22 at the Hartefeld Country Club. Throughout her presentation, entitled “Lean, Agile and Strong: How to Build a Lasting Company in a Challenging Environment,” James introduced the concepts of the Lean Management System, which has helped NK improve profits by maximizing its customer value and minimizing waste. James said that the Lean business model is not only used effectively in manufacturing but in other industries such as health care and other service industries. Lean’s purpose is not to make employees work harder, but to maintain a nicelypaced work tempo in the workplace by adapting to a fundamental, long-

term shift in the way they approach the workplace. The framework of the program, James said, is to identify the value of what a company is creating, connect the program to flow, eliminate the waste in the process, allow customer demand to pull the product, and involve employees in the transformation process while communicating your company’s differences to them, and continue to the process repeatedly. The bottom line of getting the Lean system to work in a company, James said, is to identify change agents within the company; respect and use the knowledge of employees in a company’s mission, and reward them for using Lean principles in the workplace; and to commit long-term to the management system. “As the manufacturing industry grew, we started investing in heavy pieces of equipment and became very focused on optimizing assets, based on the productivity of the machines we bought,” James said. “That actually drives some very undesirable results, with overproduction. Lean is very focused on flow, throughout [a businesses’ process].” The paradigm of how the Lean Management System works in a company, James said, is best seen through a value stream map, which covers the physical flow of the company, including

what individuals and departments are involved, the amount of time spent on the work, the amount of time spent in wait, and the flow of information throughout the company. “Typically when you start [the Lean system], your [value stream map] will look like spaghetti,” she said. “Any place in the business where something is waiting, such as a pile of inventory or a pile of work to be done, is always an indication that there is a constraint in the system, and no matter how much you

speed up other parts, that constraint is always going to be what sets the flow of your company’s entire flow process.” No matter if it’s manufacturing, communication or paperwork, James said that the Lean program succeeds when each person is doing their part to properly flow the product from start to finish through balance, time management and cooperation between employees. James said that the key component of the Lean

Management System is to find ways to eliminate waste in a company, such as defects, lost time, excessive transportation, over-production, excess processing and inventory that sits for too long a time. “You’re going to get rid of anything in the workspace that doesn’t contribute to getting that job done,” James said. “You’re going to make sure that every tool you need to do that job is right there, and is appropriately sized for the amount of work you’ll need to do. You’re going

to organize the tools so that you can find them, which creates space.” James stressed that the best way to successfully educate and dedicate company employees to the Lean Management System is for the company’s leaders to demonstrate to their staff that they, too, are committed. “It’s time to walk the walk and talk the talk,” she said. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Alix James, President and Chief Executive Officer for Nielsen-Kellerman, was the keynote speaker at the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s annual fall luncheon on Oct. 22.

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Kennett Run Charities distributes more than $40,000 to community groups By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer To the representatives of the 41 local organizations who were the recipients of more than $40,000 contributions from the Kennett Run Charities, Inc. at the Market at Liberty Place on Oct. 20, the event served as far more than merely a place to pick up a check. It was an opportunity to say a gracious and last 'Thank You' to two of the people who have been most responsible for turning the annual Kennett Run into an event that is now written on the yearly calendars of thousands throughout Chester County. After serving seven years as president and four years as race day director, respectively, Matt Genereux and Nadiene Ringler-Froelich are both

stepping down from their Kennett Run posts. In their place, Christopher Dancy is now the Kennett Run's new president, and JJ Simon will take over as its new race director. "It's a great moment and I'm glad to hand it off," said Ringler-Froelich, who will join Genereux in competing in next year's Kennett Run 10K race. "I'm ready for someone

else to infuse their own ideas into upcoming races. I believe Matt and I made some big changes, most of all coming up with the 'Small Town, Big Race' re-branding, but it's time for somebody else to put their stamp on this event." During remarks to the award recipients, Genereux praised the work of his fellow board members as well as the

hundreds of volunteers who have dedicated their time and effort to the race. "It's unique to be in an organzation where many have sat on the board for 15 to 25 years, all of whom are willing not only to listen but most of all willing to help, so what together we have all built has become simply unbelievable," Genereux said. "You can simply pick

up the phone to any of them, and it's just done with no follow-up." "You describe this event to other organizations in other municipalities, and you tell them that we regularly deal with PennDOT and the State Police and four different miunicipalities, and they look at us like we're nuts. But at every meeting, everyone is all so

supportive, whether it is the Parks and Recreation Department, or the Police Department or the fire company, if you say that it's about the Kennett Run, everyone nods their heads, and you have the confidence that it's going to be done right." To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Karen DiMascola, left and Sarah Nurry, right, of of the Run 2 Shine, Inc., with Susan McArdle, principal of the New Garden Elementary School.

Outgoing Kennett Run Charities, Inc. President Matt Genereux welcomed representatives from dozens of local organizations at the group’s event on Oct. 20, held at the Market at Liberty Place in Kennett Square.

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Christoper Dancy, left, the incoming president of Kennett Run Charities, Inc., stands with new Race Director J.J. Simon, and with outgoing Kennett Run Race Director Nadiene Ringler-Friedrich and outgoing Kennett Run Charities, Inc. President Matt Genereux.

From left to right: Matt Eick of the Longwood Fire Company, Shawn Carroll of the Avondale Fire Company, Chris Plumley of the Kennett Fire Company and Steve Cole of the Avondale Fire Company.

Loretta Perna of the Walk In Knowledge Program at Kennett High School, stands with Samantha Lara, a student at KHS and a member of the Walk in Knowledge Program.

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moves too quickly through intersections that were fine if you were riding horseback, but become hazardous when you’re moving at 45 miles per hour. PennDOT has extensively studied the issues along the road, and improvements are sketched out from the intersection with Cobbler’s Lane in the north to Chambers Rock Road in the south. Much of the major work is being proposed through Franklin Township, and Board of Supervisors chairman John Auerbach is well aware of the impending impact. “There was talk in 2012 of improvements to Route 896, but I thought it would never happen,” Auerbach said during a phone interview on Nov. 2. “Well, surprisingly, the money has surfaced.” Auerbach said he favors a couple of the points in the proposal, including the addition of a left-turn lane at Chambers Rock Road. “That’s a real good item,” he said. “That’s a tough intersection, with a lot of people turning left to go to Delaware.” The two major points that he is dealing with are the intersection in the middle of Kemblesville, and the long-debated intersection of routes 896 and 841. First, in the heart of historic Kemblesville, “at the sharp turn at Appleton Road, the problem is that northbound traffic is too fast, leading to some conflicts there,” he said. “There’s no land to do any decent expansion there, with the historic houses on either side. The only thing they can do is get a three-

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The Route 896 and Appleton Road intersection in Kemblesville is slated to be turned into a three-way stop.

way stop. We support that. If you stop the traffic, then all the potential conflicts are at low speed, so we agree with that solution. “The Historic Commission is having trouble with it,” Auerbach added. “There’s that triangle patch of grass there. They’re claiming that as a historic resource because it’s part of the original layout of the village. I’m not going to comment on that.” The larger problem, Auerbach said, is the point where Route 841 crosses Route 896, just a few feet south of a blind hill. “When you’re heading south on 896, there’s a hump in the road at Den Road. As you come south, you can’t see the intersection. Larger trucks can’t stop there,” he said. The intersection was the site of 24 reportable accidents from 2004 to 2009, and then a 2010 collision permanently injured a young woman, sparking widespread public demand for a traffic solution. Ultimately, a four-way stop the wrappers that were recovered.” Police continue to urge parents to check all Halloween candy before it is eaten by children. Anyone with any information about any of these incidents is asked to contact the Kennett Square Police Department at 610268-3171 or 610-444-0501.

Square Police Department on Sunday, Nov. 1. This child visited homes from D Street to the area of Center and South streets. Zunino said that Chester County Detectives are now assisting with the investigation. “At this point, we’re conducting numerous To contact Staff Writer interviews,” Zunino said. “We’re also having the Steven Hoffman, email ediforensics work done on tor@chestercounty.com.

was installed in 2012, with an additional southbound stop sign at Den Road for southbound traffic. There has been only one accident since that time, when a driver disregarded the stop sign on Route 841. At the same time the stop sign plan was being implemented, PennDOT was proposing the Route 896 changes it wanted to make. As part of that plan, a 2012 federal ARLE (Automatic Red Light Enforcement) grant cleared the way for installation of a stop light at the intersection. The funding was for $184,000. Auerbach has spent the past three years telling PennDOT that the light isn’t needed because the stop signs have solved the problem. “We finally got them to back off on the traffic light, but they want to still put in turn lanes and not use them, in anticipation of someday adding a traffic light,” Auerbach said. “It seems like a waste of money to put in a light when you won’t need one for a long

time, if ever.” PennDOT’s position is that once the grant money has been awarded, it must be used as indicated. Auerbach has suggested the money could be spent on other traffic issues in the township, but PennDOT has responded that those other projects do not meet the requirements. Part of the PennDOT plan for the intersection is removing the slight rise to the north of the intersection, so they are projecting that once that roadway is straightened and traffic can move more safely, the traffic light will become necessary. A more immediate issue is the re-grading of the roadway, which will necessitate some widening of the banks on either side when the rise is scraped off. That directly affects the site of a former blacksmith shop that sits at the intersection with Den Road. A PennDOTsponsored archeological dig over the summer indicated Native American and Euro-American artifacts

expressed some concern about sending additional traffic over the Hess Mill Bridge, which has a weight restriction of 17 tons. While large trucks would be prohibited from using the bridge, Auerbach is concerned that the heavy traffic volume alone would adversely affect the deteriorating bridge. In short, “I don’t really know what the scope of this project will be,” Auerbach said. “But it’s going to be fairly extensive. That’s why I’d like to get a big public turnout at the public meeting being held on Nov. 17. We’re all trying really hard to get people to come out.” The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (109 Gypsy Hill Road and Route 896 in Landenberg). PennDOT will put the proposed plans on display. The safety improvements include intersection drainage improvements, roadway resurfacing, select utility pole replacement, pavement marking and signing upgrades, reconfiguration of Appleton Road at Route 896, and select areas of full-depth pavement reconstruction. These safety improvements will be presented to the public for comment, and there will be a question-and-answer session. Some background on the project is also posted at the Franklin Township website (www. franklintownship.us).

could be at the site. Another complication is the farm owned by Dave Galligan that sits at the intersection. Removing the rise in the roadway will mean the end of his driveway will be lowered by about four feet, Auerbach said. “He’s not happy about it,” Auerbach said. “I’ve been in and out of that driveway and you almost scrape the bottom of your car now when you go in because it’s so steep. There is a way to give him access to his property from 841, which would be a benefit to him. PennDOT would have to solve that problem. They can’t leave him without a driveway.” A homeowner across from the Galligan farm has also expressed displeasure with the road regrading, Auerbach said, fearing that it could lead to the loss of a row of evergreen trees on his property. The PennDOT Route 896 Corridor Plan has suggested To contact Staff Writer detouring traffic at several John Chambless, email points in the construction jchambless@chestercounprocess, and Auerbach has ty.com.

Stay informed about critical Kennett Square events through Swift911 service Kennett Square Borough Council president Leon Spencer said that he received an alert about the tampering of the Halloween candy at approximately 8:10 Sunday morning. It reminded him of the value of the Swift911 emergency and community notification service that Kennett

Square Borough utilizes. Spencer said that the best way for Kennett Square citizens to stay safe and informed during an emergency is by having all of their contact information registered in Swift911. “You have the opportunity to enroll in something that doesn’t cost you anything,”

Spencer explained. Registration in the Swift911 service can be accomplished through the borough’s website at www.kennettsq.org. On the next page, click on the “register now” button. Fill out the form with contact information and then click the “submit registration” button. Then follow the

instructions to complete the enrollment process. If you do not have access to the Internet or an email address, then complete a form in the borough office to enroll in the service. Borough officials have talked about the benefits of signing up for the service numerous times.

No tax increase in preliminary county budget The Chester County Commissioners unveiled the preliminary 2016 county budget. The proposed budget does not increase taxes for county property owners. Presenting the preliminary budget to the Commissioners, Mark Rupsis, County Chief Operating Officer said: “We continue to produce results and implement

programs that support our strategic priorities, while decreasing spending.” Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell commented, “This budget reflects our focus on delivering high quality services in a fiscally responsible way, and our budget process demonstrates the importance we place on transparency and accountability. This is all achieved through the

diligent teamwork of our senior staff, department heads, their staff and our finance department.” The preliminary 2016 budget calls for $439 million in operating expenses and $87 million for its capital budget. Commissioner Kathi Cozzone said, “Our 2016 proposed budget is led by our strategic plan priorities and goals, and includes ini-

tiatives that address urban development, the preservation of open space and workforce programs. I’m grateful to our employees who continue to provide services critical to our citizens, at a reasonable cost to our taxpayers.” Commissioner Michelle Kichline added, “The 2016 proposed budget includes funding to begin the process of updating

our County comprehensive plan, Landscapes2, and continuing projects that support our 10-year economic development strategy, VISTA 2025. We have achieved a budget that maintains the programs and services our citizens deserve and want, but at no additional cost to taxpayers.” Chester County’s tax rate is one of the lowest in

southeast Pennsylvania. The 2015 Median Assessed Value of a home in Chester County is $166,410 and the proposed county tax bill for that value is $692.76. Chester County’s 2016 preliminary budget will be presented at a public hearing on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, 6th floor, 313 W. Market Street in West Chester.

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Four charged in beating during drug deal A 19-year-old man was seriously injured on the afternoon of Oct. 30 in what New Garden Township Police are calling a drug deal gone bad. According to a press release from the police, the

Byron Johnston

unidentified man went to a home in the 200 block of Thompson Road as part of a drug deal between the victim and four suspects. Police said Byron Johnson, 18, Cody Kinsley, 19, Christian Watson, 18, and

Cody Kinsley

Devon Moses-Johnson, 19, beat the victim and tried to take his wallet. During the assault, the victim sustained cuts to his face as well as dental injuries that will require further treatment. He got

Christian Watson

medical treatment at the scene. The four suspects are charged with robbery, conspiracy, assault, possession of a controlled substance and related charges.

Devon Moses-Johnson

Kennett Library schedules events

Nov. 10 Kids Around the World Celebrate diversity at the Kennett Public Library through art, dance, exercise and other creative outlets that will get young creators moving and thinking. This class will focus on a different country every week, highlighting their cultural history through an art project and paired motion activity. This class runs Tuesdays at 6 p.m. through Dec. 15, and is open to children ages 7 to 11. For more information

or to register, email John Hendrix at jhendrix@ccls. org or call 610-444-2702. Nov. 10 Coloring for Adults Join a relaxing hour of coloring at the Kennett Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Psychologists have long believed in the de-stressing benefits of coloring for adults. Special therapeutic books and pencils are provided. This event is free and for ages 18 and older. For more information, email iweir@ccls.org or call 610-444-2702.

Nov. 13 Adult Spelling Bee Put your skills to the test at the Kennett Public Library After-Hours Adult Spelling Bee on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. Judges from the Kennett Middle School English Department will be moderating, and light refreshments will be served. Five winners will face the winners of spelling bees at the Avon Grove and Oxford libraries. For more information, email iweir@ccls.org or call 610-444-2702.

Nov. 12 Teen Tabletop Gaming Night Sixth to 12th graders who love strategy, improv or just hanging out and making new friends can join the Kennett Library’s teen programming staff for a selection of unique, indie and compelling board and card games. Gaming Night happens monthly in the YA section from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, email iweir@ccls.org or call 610-444-2702.

College and financial aid event on Nov. 10 The Chester County Technical College High School Pennock’s Bridge Campus will host its third annual College Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The school is located at 280 Pennock’s Bridge Road, West Grove. The event will also feature financial aid information

sessions provided by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). The event is free and the public is welcome to attend. For additional information, please visit www.cciu. org/tchspennocksbridge or contact Angela King at 610-345-1800 (angelak@ cciu.org).

Avon Grove Charter School holds annual Trunk or Treat event Last Friday, the Avon Grove Charter State Road site held its annual Trunk or Treat event. This year, there were 33 cars

decorated and more than 50 volunteers lined up to hand out snacks and goodies to students in grades 3-6.

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SUMMONS NOTICE SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: VALUE ADDED INVESTMENTS CORP YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: RICHARD B. CARPENTER, ET AL. CASE NUMBER: 37-2015-00002790-CU-SL-CTL NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Superior Court of California, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Hugh D. Kelso III, Esq., 8799 Balboa Avenue, Suite 155, San Diego, CA 92123, (619) 840-5056. Date: 10/28/2015 11p-4-4t

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ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF E. Wayne Martz, late of Penn Township, Chester County, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named E. Wayne Martz 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: Michael W. Martz, Executor c/o Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire 208 E. Locust Street P.O. Box 381 Oxford, PA 19363 11p-4-3t

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lorrain M. Johnson, Late of Lower Oxford Township, Deceased, Letters testamentary on the estate of the above named Lorrain M. Johnson, having been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments, without delay to: Alvin E. Johnson, Excutor C/O Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire 208 E. Locust Street, P.O. Box 381,

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NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the public meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, to be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, at 7:30 PM, the Board of Supervisors will consider, and if appropriate, enact, an ordinance, the title of which and a summary of which appear below: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNHSIP OF KENNETT, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP TO ESTABLISH A CURFEW FOR MINORS IN KENNETT TOWNSHIP; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR UNLAWFUL CONDUCT OF MINORS; PROVIDING FOR UNLAWFUL CONDUCT OF PARENTS; PROVIDING FOR UNLAWFUL CONDUCT OF ESTABLISHMENT OWNERS; PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE If you wish to attend the meeting and are a person with a disability requiring

an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in it, please contact the Township Office (610-388-1300) to discuss how the Township can best accommodate your needs. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection and copying by the public at the Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, as well as the offices of this newspaper and the Chester County Law Library. Lisa M. Moore, Secretary/Manager Kennett Township 801 Burrows Run Road Chadds Ford, PA 19317 (610) 388-1300 11p-4-1t

State Route 896 Safety Improvement Project Cobbler’s Lane in New London Township to Chambers Rock Road in London Britain Township Location: Address: Date: Time:

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church 109 Gypsy Hill Road & Route 896, Landenberg, PA 19350 Tuesday, November 17, 2015 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District 6 will hold a Public Plans Display on Tuesday, November 17th for a transportation safety improvement project on State Route 896 (New London Road) in London Britain, Franklin, and New London Townships, Chester County. The project extends along State Route 896 from Cobbler’s Lane (northern limit) to Chambers Rock Road (southern limit). Details on the proposed safety improvements, project schedule, mapping, and other related information will be available. Representatives of PennDOT and its consultant project team will be available to answer questions. Citizens interested in the project are invited to attend. The comments of all individuals, groups, and organizations are welcomed. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. For assistance or for anyone with special needs or requiring aid, please contact Casey Waller at 717-516-7602 by Thursday, November 12th. AND TO CREATE NEW CHAPTERS GOVERNING “NOISE”, “NUISANCES”, AND “WEEDS”; TO AMEND THE OPEN BURNING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 84 TO EXPAND THE PROHBITION AGAINST OPEN BURNING IN KENNETT TOWNSHIP; AND TO ADD A SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE SAFETY PROVISION TO CHAPTER 202, “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS”; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE If you wish to attend the meeting and are a person with a disability requiring an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in it, please contact the Township Office (610-388-1300) to discuss how the Township can best accommodate your needs. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection and copying by the public at the Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, as well as the offices of this newspaper and the Chester County Law Library. Lisa M. Moore, Secretary/Manager Kennett Township 801 Burrows Run Road Chadds Ford, PA 19317 (610) 388-1300 11p-4-1t

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the public meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, to be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, at 7:30 PM, the Board of Supervisors will consider, and if appropriate, enact, an ordinance, the title of which and a summary of which appear below: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNHSIP OF KENNETT, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP TO PROHIBIT LOITERING IN KENNETT TOWNSHIP; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR UNLAWFUL ACTS AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE If you wish to attend the meeting and are a person with a disability requiring an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in it, please contact the Township Office Continued on Page 10B

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Continued from Page 9B (610-388-1300) to discuss how the Township can best accommodate your needs. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection and copying by the public at the Township Building, 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, as well as the offices of this newspaper and the Chester County Law Library. Lisa M. Moore, Secretary/Manager Kennett Township 801 Burrows Run Road Chadds Ford, PA 19317 (610) 388-1300 11p-4-1t

NOTICE The 2016 Proposed Budget for Elk Township is available for public inspection during normal buisness hours and by appointmnet at the Elk Township Building, 952 Chesterville Road, Lewisville, PA. If you have any questions or need to schedule an appointment t inspect the 2016 Proposed Budget, please contact Terri Kukoda at 610-255-0634. Terry Kukoda, Secretary/ Treasurer 11p-4-1t

NOTICE The London Grove Township Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., in the London Grove Township Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA for the following purpose: 4 Innscrone Drive- To hear the appeal of Curtis Parchment for a variance to construct a deck at the rear of the existing house. The approval Planned Residential Development(PRD) and subdivision plans require a 40” rear year. The applicant proposes a 26” rear yard with the construction of a 14’ x 20’ deck. The property is located in the Rural Residential (RR) District. William Grandizio Chairman, Zoning Hearing Board 10p-28-2t

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION – CHALLENGE OPPORTUNITY The Board of Supervisors of Penn Township is providing public notice of the opportunity to challenge the validity of the herein described Ordinance on the basis that a defect in procedure, as permitted under Section 1002-A(b) or 1002.1-A, of the PA Municipalities Planning Code, resulted in a deprivation of constitutional rights, and to provide a period of limitation to raise such challenges. The Board of Supervisors of Penn Township is providing this Notice for Adoption of Ordinance No. 2015-04, adopted on September 16, 2015, which includes the following: An amendment to the Penn Township Zoning Ordinance of 1968, as further amended, amending Article II Definitions Section 200 Definitions by adding the definition of “Flex Space”, Article XI C-2 Special Limited Business District Section 1101 Use Regulation Subsection 1101(B) Conditional Uses by adding Subsection 1101(B)(15) Flex Space, Article XI C-2 Special Limited Business District Section 1103 Design Standards by adding Subsection 1103(D) for flex space design standards. This publication is intended to provide notification of ordinance enactment. Any person claiming a right to challenge the validity of the ordinance must bring legal action within 30 days of the publication of the second notice described herein. The full text of the ordinance is available for review at no charge, and copies may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof, at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA during their normal business hours. If you are a person with a disability or need special services or facilities, contact Penn Township at 610-8699620. R. Samuel McMichael, Esquire, Solicitor for Penn Township 10p-28-2t

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mary Sypherd, deceased, Late of North Coventry Township, Letters testamentary on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payments, without delay to: Stephen Sypherd, Jennifer Chan and Amanda Sypherd, Co-Executors, C/O Pappano & Breslin, 3305 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven, PA 19015 or their attorney: Christina B. Roberts, Pappano & Breslin, 3305 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven, PA 19015 10p-28-3t

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201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, December 21, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-11-800 Writ of Execution No. 2014-05087 DEBT $910,362.33 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Township of Kennett, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Subdivision Plan of Versailles at Longwood, made by Regester, Associates, Inc., dated 10/19/1997, last revised 05/28/1998 and recorded on 06/08/1998, as Plan No. 14422, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the title line in the bed of Public Road T-432 known as Greenwood Road, said point being on the southerly side of a 50 feet wide right-of-way known as Meadowbrook Lane to be owned by Lot No. 2 and to be used and maintained in common by Lot Nos. 1, 2 and 3, a corner of lands now or late of Walter F. and Evelyn I. Schoffer; thence extending along said right-ofway and along said lands, south 67 degrees, 59 minutes 00 seconds west, crossing the southwesterly side of said Greenwood Road, 400 feet to an iron pin (found), a corner of Lot No. 1 on said Plan; thence extending along said Lot, the four following courses and distances: (1) on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 200 feet, the arc distance of 146.61 feet to a point; (2) south 03 degrees, 21 minutes, 48 seconds west, 65 feet to a point; (3) south 14 degrees, 24 minutes, 24 seconds west, 76.76 feet to a point; (4) south 06 degrees, 18 minutes, 00 seconds east, 229.91 feet to a point in line of lands now or late of Pierce B. and Grace M. Turner; thence extending along the same, north 67 degrees, 47 minutes, 00 seconds west, 373.05 feet to a point, a corner of lands now or late of Thomas H. and Barbara Ann Biedekapp; thence extending along the same, north 61 degrees, 51 minutes, 00 seconds west, crossing a 50 feet wide drainage easement and a stream within said easement, 400 feet to a point; thence extending along lands now or late of Willow Glenn Open Space, north 67 degrees, 55 minutes, 37 seconds east, 83.84 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 3; thence extending along same, the three following courses and distances: (1) south 88 degrees, 24 minutes, 22 seconds east, re-crossing said 50 feet wide drainage easement and stream, 524.53 feet to a point; (2) north 48 degrees, 36 minutes, 12 seconds east, 65 feet to a point of curve; (3) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 250 feet, the arc distance of 183.26 feet to an iron pin (found), a corner of lands now or late of Bradford W. and Bertha Bowman and being the northerly side of said 50 feet wide right-of-way to be owned by Lot No. 2 and to be used and maintained in common by Lot Nos. 1, 2 and 3; thence extending along same, north 67 degrees, 59 minutes, 00 seconds east, re-crossing the southwesterly side of Greenwood Road, 400 feet to a point on the title line in the bed of said road; thence extending same, south 22 degrees, 01 minute, 00 seconds east, 50 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. TITLE to said premises vested in Daniel W. Fink by Deed from James N. Crowe and Mary Ann Crowe, husband and wife dated 08/01/2003 and recorded 08/11/2003 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 5833, Page 1319. PLAINTIFF: HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for the Holders of the Ellington Loan Acquisition Trust 2007-1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 VS DEFENDANT: DANIEL W. FINK SALE ADDRESS: 487 Greenwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348

London Britain Township, Chester County and State of Pennsylvania, and bounded and described according to a survey made by George E. Regester, Jr. and Sons, Inc., Registered Land Surveyors, dated January 23, 1971 and revised April 20, 1972, and said plan being recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County, State of Pennsylvania, in Plan Book 42, Page 34, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point set on the westerly side of Reynard Drive at 50 feet wide, said point marking the northeasterly corner of this about to be described tract and the southeasterly corner of Lot No. 31 on said Plan; thence leaving said point and by said westerly side of Reynard Drive south 02 degrees 16 minutes 34 seconds east, 150.00 feet to a point set for the southeasterly corner of this and the northeasterly corner of Lot No. 22 on said Plan; thence leaving said westerly side and by said land south 07 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds west, 300.00 feet to a point set for the southeasterly corner of this and set in line of land of Howard and Albert Ferguson; thence by said land north 02 degrees 16 minutes 34 seconds west, 150.00 feet to a point set for the southwesterly corner of Lot No. 22 on said Plan; thence by said land north 07 degrees 43 minutes 36 seconds east, 300.00 feet to a point being the first mentioned point and place of beginning. TITLE to said Premises vested in Wendy A. Gleason by Deed from Ralph C. Gleason and Wendy A. Gleason dated 07/26/2002 and recorded 08/08/2002 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 5352, Page 288. PLAINTIFF: CitiMortgage, Inc. VS DEFENDANT: WENDY A. GLEASON SALE ADDRESS: 106 Reynard Drive, Landenberg, PA 19350

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PLAINTIFF: Federal National Association Trust VS DEFENDANT: PADRIC G. MILLER and SARAH M. MILLER SALE ADDRESS: 149 Old Limestone Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 10p-28-3t

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PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ROBERT W. WILLIAMS, ESQ., 856-482-1400

SALE NO. 15-11-816 Writ of Execution No. 2012-12365 DEBT $583,816.83

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 10p-28-3t

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in the Township of Penn, County of Chester and Commonwealth of PA, bounded and described according to a Final Subdivision Plan of the Estates at London Brook, prepared by CrossanRaimato, Inc., dated 10/16/2002, last revised 2/11/2003 and recorded in Chester County as Plan No. 16700 as follows, to wit:

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PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ROBERT W. WILLIAMS, ESQ., 856-482-1400

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000

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SALE NO. 15-11-807 Writ of Execution No. 2015-00056 DEBT $132,062.71

SALE NO. 15-11-812 Writ of Execution No. 2012-06745 DEBT $72,218.22

ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land known as Lot No. 22 on the Plan of Fox Brook, Section 2, situate in

PROPERTY situate in Township of New Garden

BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Winchester Lane, a corner of Lot #33 as shown on said Plan; thence from said point of beginning, along the said side of Winchester Lane on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 675.00 feet the arc distance of 95.75 feet to a corner of Open Space ‘B’; thence along Open Space ‘B’ the following two courses and distances: (1) south 88 degrees 07 minutes 55 seconds east 156.47 feet (2) south 05 degrees 55 minutes 54 seconds west 117.85 feet to a corner of Lot #33; thence along Lot #33 north 80 degrees 00 minutes 15 seconds west 156.47 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

12/12/1988, last revised 2/10/1989 and recorded on 3/3/1989, as Plan #9066, and a recent mortgage survey by Hillcrest Associates, Inc. dated 7/28/1992, being more particularly bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly right-of-way of Pelham Drive (50 feet wide), said point being the northwesterly corner of Lot #19; thence by said right-of-way the 3 following courses and distances: (1) north 01 degree 42 minutes 26 seconds west, 51.45 feet to a point of curve; (2) by the arc of a circle curving to the right, with a radius of 25 feet, an arc length of 23.55 feet, with a chord of north 25 degrees 16 minutes 37 seconds east, 22.69 feet to a point of reverse curve; (3) by the arc of a circle curving to the left, with a radius of 60.00 feet, an arc length of 84.97 feet, the left, with a chord of north 11 degrees 41 minutes 22 seconds east, 78.05 feet to a point and corner of Lot #21; thence by Lot #21 north 61 degrees 07 minutes 04 seconds east, 200.28 feet to a point in line of lands now or late of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church; thence by said land, south 25 degrees 36 minutes 37 seconds east 261.49 feet to a point and corner of Lot #19; thence by Lot #19, south 88 degrees 17 minutes 34 seconds west, 312.50 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot #20 as shown on said Plan. CONTAINING 1.1248 acres of land, be the same more or less. TITLE to said premises vested in John J. Cassidy, III by Deed from John J. Cassidy, III and Andrea D. Cassidy dated 12/23/2008 and recorded 12/31/2008 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 7565, Page 583. PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, NA VS DEFENDANT: JOHN J. CASSIDY, III SALE ADDRESS: 32 Pelham Drive, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ROBERT W. WILLIAMS, ESQ., 856-482-1400 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 10p-28-3t

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TITLE is vested in Alessandro Spennato, unmarried and Concetta Spennato, married, joint tenants with the rights of survivorship, by Deed from

NVR, Inc., a Virginia Corporation Trading as Ryan Homes, dated 08/30/2005, recorded 10/06/2005 in Book 6642, Page 1001.

SALE NO. 15-11-833 Writ of Execution No. 2015-02672 DEBT $372,834.53

PLAINTIFF: EMC Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: ALESSANDRO SPENNATO and CONCETTA SPENNATO

PROPERTY situate in the Chester County, Pennsylvania

TAX ID: 58-3-403

SALE ADDRESS: 307 Winchester Lane, West Grove, PA 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PARKER McCAY, P.A., 856-810-5814 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 10p-28-3t

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BLR# 72-04-0024.230 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Trustee for Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust 2006-8 VS DEFENDANT: PATRICK J. ZIPFEL and ANGELINA M. ZIPFEL SALE ADDRESS: 106 Preakness Court, Lincoln University, PA 193521203 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 the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 10p-28-3t

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Writ of Execution No. 2015-03865 DEBT $201,500.83 PROPERTY situate in the East Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 69-3-3.4C IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: FRANCISCO LOPEZ and MARIA GUADALUPE LOPEZ SALE ADDRESS: 257 Brick Road, Oxford, PA 19363-1566 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 the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 10p-28-3t

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PLAINTIFF: Nationstar Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: SHELIA L. JONES SALE ADDRESS: 1730 Limestone Road, Cochranville, PA 19330 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 10p-28-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, November 19, 2015 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, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, December 21, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-11-849 Writ of Execution No. 2015-02896 DEBT $205,413.77 PROPERTY situate in East Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 69-7-72 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: OCWEN Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: FRANCES M. SHANK a/k/a FRANCES A. SHANK, AMY J. SHANK, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF ALLEN R. SHANK, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER ALLEN R. SHANK, DECEASED SALE ADDRESS: 725 Woods Road, Oxford, PA 19363-4415 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 the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of

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PLAINTIFF: PNC Bank, National Association, Successor by Merger to National City Mortgage, a Division of National City Bank VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL J. BONINU and SUSAN P. BONINU SALE ADDRESS: 19 Spruce Street, Pomeroy, PA 19367 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 10p-28-3t

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

TAX Parcel #37-04L-0003

Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, November 19, 2015 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, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, December 21, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter

Land Surveyors, dated December 20, 1999 revised January 15, 2000 and recorded as Plan #9015434, as follows, to wit:

DEFENDANT: RICHARD J. WILSON and STACEY A. WILSON SALE ADDRESS: 585 Little Elk Creek Road, Oxford, Pennsylvania 19363

TAX I.D. #: 69-7-25.18 PLAINTIFF: Ventures Trust 2013-I-H-R by MCM Capital Partners, LLC, its Trustee VS

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215790-1010 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the

purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 10p-28-3t

SALE NO. 15-11-863 Writ of Execution No. 2010-12064 DEBT $307,006.75 THE land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Chester, Township of East Nottingham, State of Pennsylvania and is described as follows:

J. Patrick Curran www.jpatrickcurran.com • JPatrickCurran@gmail.com 699 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove, PA 19390 • 484-748-6200 • Direct: 610-656-7382

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the Township of East Nottingham, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a final subdivision plan of Autumn Hill – Section IV, made by Register Associates, Inc., Registered

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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY - Stylish and unique 4 BR, 3.5 bath home with two master suites. First Floor Office, Open floor plan. Cozy Family room with wood stove and hardwood flooring. Large, private lot. $299,900

OXFORD - Stunning home on Cul-de-sac! 2 story entrance foyer. Elegant kitchen w/ heated travertine floors opens to octagonal sun/lounge room with cathedral ceilings. Luxurious owners suite w/ tile bath and huge walk in closet. Many more upgrades throughout. $389,900

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40 ACRE GAP AREA FARM th

Saturday, December 5 9AM Personal Property ~ 12PM Real Estate 5697 STRASBURG RD. GAP, PA 17527

FOR SALE HARDTOP

BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED FARM has had some incredible improvements but stays true to its historic rural ag roots. Farm currently being utilized as vineyard but could be converted back to traditional cultivation if desired. Building renovations & improvements incl. COMPLETELY RENOVATED TRADITIONAL BANK BARN that has housed winery processing & retail area encompassing sev. floors of tastefully renovated spaces. CLIMATE CONTROLLED WAREHOUSE, lg. 60x40 pole barn, 2 - 42x88 connected permanent greenhouses utilized for lg. gatherings, banquets, etc., historic 2 story sandstone home w/ 4BRs & 21/2BAs, & other outbuildings.

SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT

*For information about financing call 717-664-5238.* Auction for: Strasburg Cellars, Ltd. t/a Twin Brook Winery

• fits 2015 Jeep • 2 door • Hardly Used • Black • 3 piece/freedom top

$2,000 OBO to inquire call Andrew 610-405-9622

Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10% down day of sale. Balance due at settlement on or before 60 days. Announcements made on day of sale take precedence over advertised information.

John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. AY000253L 717-664-5238 or 877-599-8894 www.hessauctiongroup.com

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