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Kennett Square Rainy day, big turnout Borough unveils preliminary budget for 2019

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Kennett Square Borough officials unveiled the preliminary budget for 2019 on Monday night.

While the spending plan is still a work-in-progress, with more than a month left before a final budget is adopted, it appears that a tax increase could be necessary—although it’s not a certainty at this point.

“There are challenges to this budget,” said council member Wayne Braffman, who serves on the borough’s Finance Committee.

He explained that there is currently a $200,000 gap between expenditures and revenues based on the first draft of the budget. The

Finance Committee has been holding extra meetings to look at various options to close the deficit.

The borough hasn’t raised taxes in four years, Braffman said, and they will make every effort to limit the tax increase if one is necessary this year.

Borough manager Joseph Scalise said that the borough’s staff is looking at ways to balance the budget.

These ways could include increasing taxes; decreasing services; decreasing the contributions to partner organizations; identifying new revenues; and utilizing some of the borough’s reserves. Scalise pointed out that a combination of all or some of the options could Continued on Page 3A

No tax increase planned in East Marlborough Third annual Mushroom for 2019 Cap 13.1 attracts nearly 800 competitors Photos by John Chambless

Voters lined up early in Penn Township and across the region on Nov. 6. State Rep. John Lawrence said there was a line out the door when polls opened at 7 a.m., and by 8 a.m., more than 250 people had voted. Predictions for a record mid-term election turnout nationally were on everyone’s mind, and volunteers in the OxGrove Democrats tent at the township building thanked voters and handed out stickers to everyone.

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By John Chambless Staff Writer

During a marathon Board of Supervisors meeting on Nov. 5, East Marlborough Township Manager Laurie Prysock had some good news for taxpayers in the township. For 2019, there will be no tax increase, and the preliminary budget is balanced, with $2.8 million in income and expenses, she The historical legacy of said. “We put together a World War 1...4B budget that’s based on an estimated assessed value of $703,524,430. It is a balanced budget of $2.8 million in income and expenses,” she said. “Our millage remains the same. We do not need to raise taxes in order to meet the expenses, based on the projections.”

While there are a few details to work out, the proposed 2019 budget will be posted for public inspection in the coming weeks, and the board will vote for Pop-Up Art in Kennett approval at their December Square...5B meeting.

Prysock said there are some big expenses projected for the township, but the costs will be offset in most cases by grants.

“Among the big projBy Richard L. Gaw cobalt gray sky that emptied marathon early Saturday ects for 2019 is $50,000 to Staff Writer a persistent soft rain, 755 morning, and onto a matrix demolish the former fire stahalf-marathon and relay of local streets, roads and tion building at the entrance At 8 a.m., an hour when runners poured through the neighborhoods. to Unionville Park, $60,000 most of Kennett Square was start of the third annual By race’s end, however, to replace the roof on the still asleep, and beneath a Mushroom Cap 13.1 halfContinued on Page 6A township building, $15,000 for the first of three years of curb repairs at Willowdale Crossing, $60,000 for the Mill Road Bridge, and $100,000 for the East Locust Lane bridge, and then $61,000 for Cedarcroft Road. Those last two are the township match for the grants that we’ve received for those,” Prysock said.

“There’s also $50,000 in engineering fees built in for the crosswalks at the high school and middle school, which is also our match for that construction grant.”

The township sewer budget is also balanced for Photo by Richard L. Gaw 2019, with no increase in Runners started their 13.1-mile journey at last Saturday’s third annual Mushroom Continued on Page 3A

Senior Center honors veterans at annual luncheon

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By Chris Barber Correspondent

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Cap 13.1 half-marathon, that began and ended on Birch Street.

The mood was patriotic and respectful at the annual Kennett Area Senior Center Veterans Luncheon on Nov. 2.

Friends and senior center members paid tribute to several dozen veterans who Photo by Chris Barber had served and continue World War II veterans Al DiNorscia, 92, and Tilly to serve their country durD’Andrea, 93, give a thumbs-up during lunch at the ing this tradition that has Kennett Area Senior Center. continued for more than

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in criminal justice. He served in the Desert Storm conflict, is active in the Student Veterans Center at the university, and has become widely known as a public speaker on veterans’ affairs.

In his talk, Todd stressed that the U.S. military does more than fight enemies abroad. The major thrust of their work, he said, is to make sure all Americans receive the promises and freedoms of the U.S. Constitution. He said defending “all� meant every race, religion and political position. “The U.S. Constitution is what we are holding in place. We think of justice, and we have to enact those things,� he said. “In our country we fly one flag for all. That’s what this country is about. We have to be careful about giving up our freedoms. We take freedom of the press seriously.�

He referenced the role of the military in assuring that the black “Little Rock

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Keynote speaker William Todd told the guests that the military protects the freedoms guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution.

greeted the more than 100 guests and said when she began at the center 14 years ago, the veterans honored were largely from World War II. Now, she said, she is pleased to have those from Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Desert Storm. “Our armed forces are always here to protect us. ‌We’ll keep having this event,â€? she said.

Two prominent World War II veterans, Al DiNorscia (92) and Tilly D’Andrea (93) were sitting together, eating and chatting with cohorts at the military table, following the ceremonial presentation of the Colors at the beginning.

State Rep. Stephen Barrar, of Upper Chichester, who chairs the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Military Affairs Committee, talked about the remains of 77 soldiers from Korea that The Avon Grove Charter School Jazz Band plays a were returned to the United tribute to the branches of the U.S. military.

Nine� students gained admission to Central High School in 1957, as well as the military’s presence in admitting James Meredith to Ole Miss in 1962.

Todd is a native Philadelphian who grew up in poverty. He said that experience, and serving in the military, toughened him up to handle challenges in life.

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States this past summer. “Think of the families who lost their brothers.

Finally, they will have the answers,� he said.

Also visiting the luncheon were State Rep. Eric Roe, and State Sen. Tom Killion.

The Avon Grove Charter School Jazz Band was on hand to play some popular numbers. They ended

their program with a piece that includes songs for all the military branches. They asked that veterans of those branches to rise when they heard their song.

Volunteers from the Chemours Company served the food and bussed the tables. They were given the time to provide community service by the company.

The master of ceremonies was funeral director Matt Grieco. A native of Kennett and graduate of Kennett High School and Pennsylvania State University, he was also a member of the university’s Blue Band. He played both the “Assembly� and “Taps� for the flag ceremonies of the day.

Skits highlight London Grove Friends Meeting event On Oct. 21, the London Grove Quaker Meeting House played host to three presentations, as part of London Grove Friends Meeting’s quarterly gathering.

The first featured a re-enactment of the Swayn-Lamborn courtship and marriage that was performed by Karen and James Conlan. The second presentation was done by historian Ray McKay, who spoke about the turmoil during the Revolutionary War and its impact on Quaker meetings. The third presentation featured a performance by Tanya Tames Taylor, who portrayed the sister of Charles Lenox Remond (1810-1873), an American orator, activist and abolitionist based in Massachusetts, who lectured against slavery across the Northeast, and spoke with Frederick Douglas at several Quaker meetings, including London Grove.

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Tanya Tames Taylor gave a performance as the sister of abolitionist Charles Lenox Remond, during a presentation at the London Grove Quaker Meeting House on Oct. 21.

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be developed as a way to address the deficit.

“The Finance Committee is looking at an everythingis-on-the-table approach,” Braffman said, explaining that the borough’s staff is looking for the proper mix of solutions. “A tax increase is on the table. A reduction in contributions to our partner organizations is on the table.

Everything is on the table.

One way or another, there will be pain. That’s a fact of life with this.”

Council president LaToya Myers pushed back against the idea of a tax increase, saying that expenditures in each department would have to be scrutinized carefully before she would consider voting in favor of the tax increase.

Myers and council member Ethan Cramer both stated that they were opposed to any cuts to the police department as a way to balance the spending plan.

The preliminary general fund budget totals $4,711,475, Scalise said. The water fund is $1,298,787, while the sewer fund is projected to be $4,263,098. The parking fund amounts to $2,655,371 for 2019.

There are no increases pro-

jected for the water, sewer, or solid waste fees for 2019.

The budget presentation included a recap of activities in 2018, as well as a look ahead at some of the projects that are being planned for 2019.

For the upcoming year, the borough is planning to utilize $1.9 million from the parking fund to pay for the expansion of the parking garage. A $750,000 grant from the state and a $500,000 grant from the county will help offset some of the costs for the expansion, and debt will be issued for construction financing and some of the capital costs. The borough will also be allocating $130,000 from the parking fund to help pay for the parking garage repairs.

The borough plans to use $50,000 from the water fund to continue installing new water meters throughout town. Scalise pointed out that the borough rarely spends the full amount of this line item because it’s a slow process to be able to replace the water meters.

Additionally, the borough plans to use $335,000 from the liquid fuels fund as part of a two-year paving program of the borough’s streets.

Another major project for

2019 could be upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant. The borough wants to invest $2.3 million from the sewer fund for the construction of a new facility that is designed to meet total nitrogen limits prior to the November 2019 deadline to do so.

Looking back at some of the activities in 2018, this year the borough retired another $1.1 million in debt.

Kennett Square also saw significant savings as a result of a new electric generation contract and investments in green energy. The borough received a $915,000 grant for active transportation improvements between Anson B. Nixon Park and Pennock Park, and the Union Street traffic-calming project was designed and submitted to PennDOT for the necessary approvals. Kennett Square also completed the regional street light program to upgrade lights to LED lighting. The borough also completed a new sewer agreement with Kennett Township clarifying the longstanding relationship and increasing revenue to the Borough.

While there are budgetary hurdles to overcome, Scalise noted that borough officials have already been hard at

Kennett Square Borough seeks candidates to fill vacancy on Kennett Library Board

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Kennett Square Borough is looking for someone to serve as one of its representatives on the Kennett Library Board.

Council president LaToya Myers said that the borough is now accepting applications from borough residents who might be interested in filling the vacancy.

This is a three-year term ending on Jan. 1, 2021.

Council member Brenda Mercomes said that the deadline to apply to fill the vacancy is Friday, Nov. 16.

Any borough resident interested in serving on the library board can complete the candidacy work on the spending plan, and the preliminary budget was unveiled earlier than normal so there is time to continue working on it.

form on the borough’s website and submit it, along with a resume and letter of interest, to borough secretary Karen Scherer.

In other business at the Nov. 5 Kennett Square Borough Council meeting: The borough is looking at amending the language in its zoning code to clarify that “personal services” is a use-by-right in the C-1 and C-2 commercial districts in town. Russell Drumheller, the borough’s Codes Enforcement Officer, explained that a barber shop, an example of personal services, should be a use-by-right in the C-1 and C-2 districts. Under the current language, the useby-right is not clear, and a simple change in the zoning code will fix that.

Council authorized adver-

tising the proposed 2019 budget and the 2019 tax ordinance, as is required by law, in advance of the meeting when the final budget will be discussed.

Borough council unanimously approved the special event applications for the holiday parade and tree lighting, which will take place on Nov. 23; the holiday carriage rides scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 2, 9, 16, and 23; and the annual Midnight in the Square event on New Year’s Eve. Borough council also signed off on a new event, Tinsel on the Town, which is slated for Thursday, Dec. 13.

To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty. com.

Kennett Square Borough uled for Monday, Nov. 26.

Council will meet again on Monday, Nov. 19. A special To contact Staff Writer meeting specifically for the Steven Hoffman, email edibudget is tentatively sched- tor@chestercounty.com.

Garage hosts Immigration 101 event

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

The event also included a panel session with four current and former Garage students, who shared their personal stories of how current immigration policies in the U.S. have affected their lives and the lives of their families.

included the belief that it is easy for an immigrant to enter the U.S. legally; the facts behind the term, “Anchor Baby;” the truth about the impact of undocumented immigrants on taking jobs away from U.S. citizens; the perception that undocumented immigrants do not pay taxes; the belief that undocumented immigrants have a higher risk of committing serious and violent crimes than U.S.-born citizens; and the misconception that refugees are not subject to rigorous screening before entering the U.S. Naveira and Carper belong to the Farmworkers Legal Aid Clinic (FLAC) at Villanova, which provides legal representation to low-income workers, particularly those who work in agricultural and agriculture-related professions throughout Pennsylvania.

The presentation also included a group of panelists

picked up side mirrors and broken glass from in front of his house, so minor collisions are already happening, he said.

Supervisor John Sarro, who leads the township safety committee, took careful notes and asked for a couple of residents to meet with him and Police Chief Robert Clarke to compile hard data on the speed the traffic is moving, in preparation for installing some sort of remedy. New supervisor Bruce Jameson, who was sworn in at the beginning of the meeting, said he would coordinate the neighbors since he lives in the area and is aware of the problem.

The supervisors also considered a request to change the color of the roofs in the Longwood Village Shopping Center. The shopping center, which is being renovated to add several new stores, will be updating the green metal roofs installed when the center was built in 1992 with black or charcoal gray roofs. The supervisors approved the plan, but Planning Commission chairman Cuyler Walker

pointed out that the architectural rendering showed no brick along the bottom of the windows of two stores. The developer had previously agreed to put low brick walls underneath each store window to create a uniform appearance.

The representative said he would ask tenants if they could add the brickwork as construction proceeds.

A subdivision of a property at 223 E. Street Road was granted final plan approval after several months of debate regarding possible spillover from a pond adjacent to the property. The developer has added a berm to channel any water flow away from the proposed residence and into a nearby wetland.

The entrance to Unionville Park could be getting some changes as well, and Cuyler Walker presented a possible plan to the supervisors. If the empty firehouse building is torn down, leaving just the current post office building, the open space could be turned into green space, Walker said. The entrance to the park could also be reconfigured as a one-way entrance, not an

Before nearly 100 guests in attendance, the Garage Community & Youth Center in Kennett Square played host on Nov. 5 to “Immigration 101,” an-hour long presentation by Isabel Naveira and Peyton Carper, third-year law students

at Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law. Throughout their presentation, Naveira and Carper attempted to debunk six common conceptions about immigrants, many of which are currently magnified by national lawmakers and are at the forefront of a national issue. The misconceptions

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fees, although a boom in housing development is putting additional stress on the sewer system. The supervisors discussed preparing a formal assessment of the system’s capacity so that future load can be dealt with efficiently.

During public comment at the beginning of the meeting, about a dozen residents of West Locust Lane complained to the supervisors about traffic speeding through their neighborhood.

The road is used by drivers as a cut-through from Mill Road to Route 82, and residents said vehicles consistently exceed the posted 25-mile-per-hour speed limit. There have been several speed enforcement efforts, but the residents are seeking permanent trafficcalming measures, possibly speed humps or stop signs.

Residents said they cannot allow their children to play in their front yards, and no one is able to walk along the road due to the number of cars and the speeds they routinely travel. Resident Mike Smith said he has

Isabel Naveira, a third-year law student at Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law, moderated a presentation with fellow law student Peyton Carper on Nov. 5 at the Garage Community & Youth Center in Kennett Square. The presentation attempted to debunk several common myths about immigration in the U.S.

– all of whom are either current or former students at the Garage – who shared stories of how immigration policies in the U.S. have impacted their lives and the lives of their families. They included Myra Zavala, a recent graduate of Penn State University;

Gabriela Pedroza, legal assistant with he law firm of Sweet & Paciorek, LLC; Philadelphia attorney Nancy Ayllon-Ramirez, Esq. and Bruno Ortiz, a senior at Kennett High School, who came to the U.S. when he was 16 years old.

entrance-exit as it is now.

There is no time line for the demolition of the building, but the expense has been budgeted for the coming year. The post office will remain for at least the next five years, Walker said.

Resolutions adopted by the board at the meeting included applying to the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank for a loan of up to $1,020,000 to finance the replacement of the East Locust Lane bridge until a reimbursement check comes back to the township. The bridge is about 100 years old and is failing.

The board also approved adding the Mayne property,

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Grant allows school resource officer to be added to KCSD schools

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Students take a spin around the new bike course that opened recently at the Avon Grove Charter School Early Learning Center in Franklin

Avon Grove Charter nurtures young bikers Officials at the Avon Grove Charter School Early Learning Center (K-3) recently cut the ribbon on their new outdoor bicycle course.

The course, about the size of a small playground and lined in white stripes to define lanes, is in the rear of the school, behind the newly opened third grade addition. Head of School Kristen Bishop said she got the idea in her travels when she saw that another school had provided one.

“I saw the need, not only for recess but for enhancing fine motor skills and balance,” she said.

There are 13 new bikes, purchased at cost

from LoweRiders of West Chester, with more acquisitions planned. They include bikes of various sizes and are accompanied by a stock of helmets.

The students get a chance to ride each day during recess and at other times. There is always adult supervision, and the gym teacher has included the skills and instructions in the lessons. Even kids who do not already know how to ride a two-wheeler are taught, and those who have some disabilities will be provided with bikes that are specially equipped.

During the ribbon cutting ceremony, a class of young kids stood by, ready to mount the bikes and take a ride around the

course. Enthusiastically, they clipped on their helmets and climbed aboard.

It takes several minutes to complete the curving course, and along the way there are several traffic signals for the riders to observe.

“The kids are really excited,” principal Maggie Johnson said.

She added that the reaction from the parents has been positive as well.

The bikes were all paid for by contributions from parents and others. Bishop said the construction and cost of the bike course was included in the building of the new third grade wing that was completed for this school year.

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Last month, at the most recent school board meeting, Kennett Consolidated School District superintendent Dr. Barry Tomasetti talked about the value of having school resource officers in schools as a way to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Now, the school district, in collaboration with the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department, has received a $60,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to add a school resource officer to the district’s schools in New Garden Township.

The Southern Chester

County Regional Police Department announced that it has selected police department veteran Mario Raimato to lead the School Resource Officer Program, which began on Nov. 5.

Raimato grew up in the Kennett Square area, attending St. Patrick’s Elementary School through eighth grade and then attending Kennett High School. He graduated in 1984 and then went to West Chester University. After earning a bachelor’s degree, he headed to the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Academy.

When he completed his training, he was hired by the Kennett Square Borough Police Department where he served as a patrolman from

1993 to 1997. In 1996, he joined the New Garden Police Department on a part-time basis, and eventually became a full-time officer in 1997.

He has served with the New Garden Police Department, which evolved into the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department, ever since.

More information about this program or other public safety activities can be found on the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department’s page on the New Garden Township website at www .newgarden. org.

To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

Candlelight Christmas slated Dec. 1 The Chadds Ford Historical Society will host Candlelight Christmas on Dec. 1.

This popular event highlights the society’s historic buildings, decorated with symbols of the season.

Join the Heritage Dancers as they perform traditional colonial dances amongst trees trimmed in dried flowers, bird’s nests and natural materials at the Visitor Center. Partake of some pound cake and other desserts.

Inside the Springhouse, once a schoolhouse in the early 1800s, you’ll see Christmas books from the past and present. Cross the road and join the celebration in

the John Chads House, home of John and Elizabeth Chads in the mid-1700s. This fully restored stone house radiates the spirit of Christmas with rooms of live greens and various symbols of the season including stockings, arks, crèche sets and toys. Hear stories from guides in Colonial garb while sampling Portugal cakes, Stolen (German bread with dried fruit and candied peels) and spiced tea cooked on the kitchen hearth.

A short drive away, our Barns-Brinton House allows visitors to grab a glass of wine and toast to the season in this tavern and home dating back

to 1714. As a fiddler entertains colonial revelers, have a chat with Alexander Hamilton.

Each historic room will be decorated with individual themes.

Candlelight Christmas is held at the three historic properties and Visitors Center of the Chadds Ford Historical Society (1736 N. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford). Admission is $15 per person ($10 for members).

Tickets can be purchased online at www.candlelightchristmas inchaddsford.com or at the CFHS Visitor Center beginning Nov. 16. The event runs from 1 to 6 p.m.

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runners finished in the same spot where they began, as the skies cleared and the Mushroom Cap Finish Line Festival began. For the first time, the race was moved to Birch Street, beside the nearly re-opened Kennett Creamery, where participants enjoyed beer from Braeloch Brewing, food trucks, live bands, and a kids fun zone.

In addition, 40 participants also entered Mushroom Cap’s Charity 1-mile event, that took runners and walkers alike along Birch, Broad, East South and South Walnut streets. All net proceeds from this allages race were donated to Unite For Her, a local organization that assists breast cancer patients before, during and after therapy.

The top overall finisher of the race was Darryl Brown of Exton, who fin-

The race course was dotted with several running teams.

ished the 13.1-mile race with a tag time of 1:15:30; while Abigail Cember of Ardmore was the top overall female runner with a time of 1:28:29.

In the Masters Male division, Kevin Beugless of Media finished first with a time of 1:21:29, while Jaime Torchiana of

Downingtown came in first as the top overall Masters Female division with a time of 1:36:45.

In the relay team results, Shawn Gillspie and Michael Harlan won with a time of 1:30:28, while in the Coed Siblings division, Millicent and Emmett Hughes finished first with a time of

2:02:01. Christine and Tyler Pachuda finished first in the Family division with a time of 1:43:38; Megan Genkin and Jenny Lofaro won with a time of 1:44:55 in the Female Relay division; and Rebecca Santole and Jillian Gannon took the top finish in the Female Siblings division with a time of 1:51:46.

In the Hitched Relay division, Charlotte and Drew Eberts won with a time of 1:47:23; Brian and Michael Welsh finished first in the Male Siblings relay with a time of 1:23:24; Brandon

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Ed Eddinger of the Weekly Fight gets a ‘Good Luck’ hug from his mother, Jean Gavin.

Weiner and Danielle Hopko finished first in the Coed Siblings division, with a time of 1:33:54; and Margaret and Paul Eberts finished first in the Grammys Relay division,

finishing with a time of 2:00:46.

The Mushroom Cap 13.1 is the event arm of Run2Shine, Inc., a charitable foundation that has used proceeds from the race to award $33,000 in grants to the following beneficiaries in its first two years: Family Promise of Southern Chester County, the Garage Community & Youth Center, the Genesis Employee Foundation, the Kennett Education Foundation and The Weekly Fight.

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pre-race festivities.

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Republicans won’t do anything to curb gun violence

Over the last several weeks, it seems that the United States has been slogging toward Election Day at about the same speed as the caravan of undocumented immigrants has been working its way from Honduras to the U.S. border. One has arrived, and the other is about to, and the results of each will serve to dictate the action and narrative of our nation’s treatment of undocumented immigrants.

Right now, though, the stories being told about the people in these migrating caravans are part myth, but mostly they are lies, masked as warning, and perpetrated on an uninformed public in order to evoke fear.

It began on the day in 2015, when the President of the United States descended an elevator in Trump Tower in New York City to declare his candidacy for the office he now holds.

“When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best,” he told the crowd. “They’re sending people that have a lot of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs.

They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.” Some opposed to his remark called it “racist,” but it served as the red meat statement that helped to burnish his reputation to hold the line on illegal immigration.

The lather of fear was really just beginning to be whipped up. Earlier this year, in an address to California legislators opposed to “sanctuary cities” policies, the President said, “We have people coming into the country or trying to come in, we’re stopping a lot of them, but we’re taking people out of the country.

You wouldn’t believe how bad these people are. These aren’t people. These are animals.”

In his effort to curry more favor and peddle fear among those opposed to any immigration loopholes that would permit undocumented immigrants to come to the country, the President has tossed a tarpaulin of stereotype over this caravan, made up mostly of women and children who intend to seek asylum in either Mexico or the United States. Yet as we wait for the Department of Justice to decide how it will control, disperse, grant asylum or reject this migrating flock when it does arrive at our border, recent studies conclude that being foreign born is not significantly associated with committing violent crimes.

Using 2015 data from the State of Texas, the Cato Institute analyzed the arrest rate comparison between illegal immigrants and native-born residents, and learned that police made 815,689 arrests of nativeborn Americans, 37,776 arrests of immigrants in the country illegally and 20,323 arrests of legal immigrants. The arrest rate for illegal immigrants was 40 percent below that of native-born Americans.

Additional studies show that illegal immigration does not increase the prevalence of violent crime or drug and alcohol problems. In a study conducted

by Michael Light, a criminologist at the University of Wisconsin, he said that despite the increase in undocumented citizens in the U.S. since 1990, violent crime – murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault – among this population has not increased over that time period.

While we understand that these studies are not a complete reflection of each and every undocumented immigrant currently residing in the U.S. or attempting to seek asylum here, neither is the current fervor pitch of ugly rhetoric coming from the White House, which claims that an entire population is a threat to our safety. The conversation, we feel, needs to spin on its axis, and focus its energies on how these people should be treated when they eventually arrive at our borders.

Letter to the Editor: We’ve got yet another mass shooting on our hands, and this time it’s in our own state. Despite the death toll at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, a bar in Orlando, a concert in Las Vegas, a high school in Parkland, and a church in Texas, Pennsylvania Republicans running for office are opposed to almost any new gun regulations. Our Republican candidates for

Governor and U.S. Senate both have a history of fighting common-sense gun laws, like restrictions on assault weapons, universal background checks for gun purchases, and even bump stocks. Local Republicans running for Congress and the State House are in the same camp.

But consider these facts: • Mass shootings aside, more than 90 Americans are shot to death in an average day.

• For every time guns are

used to justifiably kill (like in self-defense), they are used about 34 times to commit murder, and 78 times for suicide.

• When Americans kill with a gun, they are usually killing themselves. About 60 percent of gun deaths are suicides, and guns are sadly the most lethal method of suicide.

• The U.S. has a very high rate of gun ownership compared to other developed countries, and has a much

higher murder rate.

While citizens are frustrated over the daily gun carnage in America and in our state, one thing is clear this year: A vote for Republicans is a vote for more of the same.

(Editor’s note: This letter was received before the Nov. 6 election, but because of space limitations we were unable to print it until now).

James G. Lertola London Grove Township

Trump’s dangerous political rhetoric led to pipe-bomb attacks Letter to the Editor: It was a dark week in the history of this nation with the cowardly pipe-bomb assassination attempts on two former presidents and numerous other political figures and members of the press.

Not surprisingly, the targets of these attacks were the very same people who President Trump continuously attacks with his hateful and violent rhetoric. These attacks are doubtless carried out by some unstable person or group, but definitely by

supporter(s) of Mr. Trump and the Republican party. Mr. Trump’s immediate response was that “we need to come together.” But within hours of the bomb discoveries, he was back in front of crowds using the same twisted rhetoric as before calling the press the “enemy of the people,” accusing Democrats of being a “mob” and continuing to urge his cheering followers to more violence.

Louder than his words, however, is the silence from the rest of the Republican Party. Where is the moral spine of this party? The

people look to their elected officials for guidance and to set an example. What we get in this day and age is silence, with maybe crickets in the background. Silence in times of moral crisis is tacit approval. Pat Toomey, where are you and why are you silent?

This is an important election year and there are signs all over. We see signs every few feet along Route 1 urging us to vote for Greg McCauley, John Lawrence and Eric Roe, yet we hear nothing from them on this heinous act. Gentlemen, your

silence makes you complicit in this crime. These men, by their silence, have forfeited the right to hold office in a Republic. Vote on November 6, vote like the existence of our nation counts on it, because it does. Vote against the candidates who are too cowardly to speak out against assassins.

Russell Losco (Editor’s note: This letter was received before the Nov. 6 election, but because of space limitations we were unable to print it until now).

Recent legislation benefits Chester County and Pa. The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) applauds Gov. Tom Wolf for signing House Bill 1511 into law last week. Now known as Act 109 of 2018, this legislation closes a loophole in the state’s tax code to ensure fairness in hotel occupancy tax remittance. This legislation was championed by the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA) on behalf of the state’s hospitality and tourism industries.

According to Susan Hamley, CCCVB Executive Director, and Brandywine Chapter of PRLA board member, “The passing of House Bill 1511 is the culmination of a tremendous effort by PRLA, our supportive legislators and hospitality stakeholders throughout Pennsylvania.

It will benefit every county

in Pennsylvania by adding much needed funding to our State Tourism Office.

Pennsylvania has fallen behind in promoting its great assets due to funding cuts over the last few years. This boost will be a positive economic influencer for not only our county but the region and entire state as well.”

Sponsored by Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks), Act 109 requires online travel companies to remit occupancy tax based on the final price paid by consumers, rather than the lower wholesale rate negotiated by the online travel companies.

“This legislation levels the playing field between our in-state hotels, who employ hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians, and out-ofstate online travel companies who have been remitting

lower tax amounts for years,” said Jim Gratton, chairman of the PRLA board of directors.

As part of this legislation, the funds that will result from closing the loophole – estimated at $23.8 million a year – will be dedicated to statewide tourism promotion. A 2015 study conducted

by PRLA found that every dollar invested in tourism marketing returns $3.43 in tax revenue.

“Tourism promotion is a proven revenue generator,” said John Longstreet, president & CEO of PRLA. “This legislation is a win-win for the state and its taxpayers, as well as all Pennsylvania businesses in the tourism industry.”

Act 109 also ensures that hotel occupancy tax is assessed on the retail price of hotel rooms at both the state and county level, further

ensuring fairness in collection and remittance while giving county destination marketing organizations additional resources for promotion.

The Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau, created in 1963, is a not-for-profit, independent organization that serves as the official Tourism Promotion Agency for Chester County.

The Bureau is responsible for marketing Chester County and the Brandywine Valley to individual domestic and international leisure travelers; group tour, meeting and event planners; sports tournament producers and travel writers. The Bureau maintains the Brandywine Valley Tourism Information Center at 300 Greenwood Road in Kennett Square. The center welcomes visitors daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In Pennsylvania, it’s time to move beyond fear, frustration and condolences In the immediate aftermath of the tragic mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, public officials around the state reacted like everyone else: we mourned the victims, praised our brave police officers and other first responders, and talked about the need to respect and protect the life and dignity of every one of our state’s residents.

But public officials have a duty to move beyond condolences and prayers -- we have the power and responsibility to take action to make our schools, places of worship and neighborhood streets safer.

That’s why House Democratic members of the PA Safe Caucus are calling on those who control the agenda in the PA Legislature to commit to timely consideration of, and votes on, measures that already have been proposed to increase safety and reduce violence in our communities -- including legislation to pass univer-

sal background checks for the sale of all firearms in Pennsylvania.

Republican leaders have slow-walked or outright blocked consideration and votes on these proposals for years while they’ve held the majority. Our frustration and outrage over the continued cycle of violence that plagues our schools and communities and menaces our residents should outweigh any fretting we have over whether addressing this issue now “politicizes” these tragedies.

When foreign terrorists attacked our country in 2001, we didn’t stop to worry about politicizing the issue, we immediately had the discussions we needed to have and took the steps we needed to take to identify the vulnerabilities in our defenses and address them with meaningful action.

Why should Pennsylvania do any differently now in response to the home-grown terrorists who force domestic abuse victims, school stu-

dents and their teachers and parents, worshipers in our churches and synagogues, and many other groups of Pennsylvania residents to live in constant worry and fear?

The Second Amendment enshrines an important right and safeguard of liberty in our constitution. We respect and defend it. But the unchecked flood of guns, particularly assault-style weapons, overtaking our society today leaves communities and innocent people vulnerable to spasms of mass violence and death like we saw this past weekend in Pittsburgh and we’ve seen repeatedly across the nation in recent years.

The public safety proposals languishing in the legislature -- many of them introduced by members of our PA Safe Caucus -- have the strong support of the public, including law-abiding gun owners.

We have a problem, and we need to start working together to find a way to fix it, instead of enduring a

stream of endless excuses as to why we should continue to ignore it.

-- House Democratic members of the PA Safe Caucus Rep. Peter G. Schweyer Rep. Mike Schlossberg Rep. Robert L. Freeman Rep. Maria P. Donatucci Rep. Tim Briggs Rep. Joanna E. McClinton Rep. Carolyn Comitta Rep. Helen Tai Rep. Mary Jo Daley Rep. Christopher M. Rabb Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood Rep. James R. Roebuck Jr. Rep. Madeleine Dean Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky Rep. Austin Davis Rep. Perry Warren Rep. Carol Hill-Evans Rep. Brian K. Sims Rep. Jordan A. Harris Rep. Steve McCarter Rep. Stephen Kinsey Rep. Matthew Bradford Rep. Angel Cruz Rep. Patty Kim Rep. Maureen E. Madden Rep. Jared G. Solomon Rep. Tina Davis

cated to reducing all types of violence in society through adequate funding for mental health services; stronger tools for law enforcement; resources to curb the effects of addiction and illegal drugs; and solutions that The PA SAFE Caucus is reduce gun violence and proa group of legislators dedi- mote public safety.

Rep. Brian Joseph Kirkland Rep. Jeanne McNeill Rep. Margo Davidson Rep. Jake Wheatley Rep. Donna Bullock Rep. Mike Sturla Rep. Pamela A. DeLissio

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A wide range of artwork centered on ‘Home’

By John Chambless Staff Writer The new exhibit at Square Pear Gallery in Kennett Square is as wide-reaching as ever, with an assortment of media and artists that you’ll find nowhere else in the region.

Loosely organized under the theme “Home is where the art is,” the show has six vibrant watercolors by Jack Gianguilo of interiors that look like frames from some 1960s cartoon, but in a good way. They pop with sketchy energy.

There are two paintings

by Brad Earl -- “Braducci,” an old-fashioned typewriter turned into a pop art icon, and “Emerson 130,” a vintage radio that’s lovingly rendered.

Michael Buszko shows three colorful watercolor still lifes of fruit, and “Three Pears” is particularly strong, with a wonderful depiction of crumpled foil reflecting fragments of light and color.

The skins of the cherries and apples are soft and shiny and just right in each work.

Gwenn Knapp has some fine still lifes as well, particularly her composition of stacked bowls. It’s a symphony of pleasant blues and greens and browns. Doug Elliott has four lovely pastels showing Philadelphia area places. “Over the River” has a wonderful texture of spindly vines and trees on a riverbank, and “Biking Home” gets the dappled sunlight through trees on a suburban street just right.

Ken Kasanjian’s square “Story Plates,” showing barns and homes and steeples, could be used as tableware, but also could be hung up as artwork.

Around the gallery are Peter Saenger’s adorable teapot sets, mugs and vases, with rounded

A whimsical house sculpture by Lisa Muller.

surfaces and hollows. They snuggle up to each other like contented puppies, and the interlocking arms of the vases are simply charming.

Rhoda Kahler has some small tiles and more major stoneware artworks that are pleasing unions of textures, colors and imprinted images, both ancient and modern at the same time. “Vessels” is an epic grouping of 36 miniature pots, showcasing shapes throughout the eons.

Kim Hoechst has five oil paintings of house interiors and exteriors that depict varying lights. Particularly strong is “Sunlight and Lamplight,” a composition blending daylight through an open door and window, a glowing wall sconce, and reflected light on the wooden floor and white walls.

There’s also a warm, slanting sunlight through a window in her “Shelburne Cottage Bedroom.”

‘Shelburne Cottage Bedroom’ by Kim Hoechst.

One of Jack Gianguilo’s vibrant watercolors.

‘Sunlight and Lamplight’

by Kim Hoechst.

‘Stack of Bowls’ Gwenn Knapp.

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There are several whimsical fantasy homes in the gallery window by Lisa Muller. The surfaces have flowers and swirls and appliqued bits, with little animal faces peeking out here and there. They look like something from a children’s book, as do her wall tiles, which depict stylized animal figures in fantasy settings.

Why are some getting rained on? You are free to conjecture.

The gallery has ongoing shows of pottery by the late Mitch Lyons, as well as

fascinating, tiny paintings by Kathryn Noscia that show animals in fantasy landscapes that seem to go on forever.

You’re bound to find a few things that you absolutely love.

Square Pear Gallery is at 200 E. State St., Kennett Square. Call 484-883-5429 for more information.

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. com.

A teapot and interlocking vases by Peter Saenger.

A painting of a vintage radio by Brad Earl.

Antiques and elegance at Winterthur’s Delaware Antiques Show 60 dealers will exhibit in Wilmington

Visitors can celebrate inspiration and elegance at Winterthur’s 55th Annual Delaware Antiques Show, a showcase of art, antiques and design featuring 60 dealers from Nov. 9 to 11 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.

Charlotte Moss, one of the country’s leading interior designers, will be the keynote lecturer.

The Delaware Antiques Show features fine American antiques and decorative arts, including furniture, paintings, rugs, ceramics, silver and jewelry.

“I like to think that Winterthur founder Henry Francis du Pont would have a wonderful time if he returned to the Delaware Antiques Show,” said Tom Savage, director of museum affairs and coordinator of the show. “This show is the place to find the best in American antiques, as well as wonderful ceramics, metalworks, paintings and textiles.”

Keynote speaker Charlotte Moss has accomplished a great deal during her 33 years of work the interior design industry. A prolific author, she has published 10 books. Her most recent, Charlotte Moss Entertains: Celebrations and Everyday Occasions (Rizzoli, 2018), will be a feature of her presentation at the Delaware Antiques Show.

“Charlotte has beautiful taste,” Savage said. “She is a seasoned traveler and dedicated student of the fine

Keynote speaker Charlotte Moss has been working in the interior design industry for more than 30 years.

and decorative arts who brings a deep understanding to her design work that is informed by her study of American, British, and Continental design. She is also a great preservationist, serving currently on the board of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello. She serves on the advisory board of the New York School of Interior Design. And she is a noted philanthropist who supports many causes.”

Charlotte’s lecture, “The Pursuit of Beauty: Thirty Years in Design,” on Nov. 9 at 10 a.m., is included with admission. A book signing will follow.

This year’s loan exhibit is “In Fine Form: The Striking Silhouette.” The exhibition reveals the ways in which the silhouette has been used in graphic design, the fine and decorative arts, fashion, theater, and the built environment by placing objects “in conversation” with

one another on a journey to uncover the history of the enduring silhouette.

The exhibition features rare objects from the museum and library collections, including illustrations from the 18th-century’s most lavish publication, Collection of Etruscan, Greek, and Roman Antiquities from the Cabinet of the Honourable William Hamilton, as well as rare silhouette albums, scherenschnitte (cut paper designs), wallpaper, Japanese stencils, and book covers.

There will be an opening party with cocktails and exclusive early shopping on Nov. 8 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are on sale and are valid for all three days.

General admission tickets include all special lectures Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Tickets to the Opening Night Party are sold separately.

For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit www.winterthur.org/das, or call 800-448-3883.

Show hours are: Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Keynote lecture at 10 a.m.); Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for non-members, $13 for Winterthur members (children udner 12 free).

Tickets are valid all three days.

The Chase Center on the Riverfront is at 815 Justison St., Wilmington, Del. For directions, visit www. riverfrontwilm.com and click on Get Directions, or call 302-425-4890.

Some of the region’s finest antiques dealers will bring their best to Wilmington.

Experts in several areas of collecting will be at the show.

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Nov. 8 Talk on 1918 flu epidemic “When the Great Influenza Pandemic Struck Southeast Pennsylvania,” a free talk by Roberta McManus, will be presented on Nbov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the New London Academy (902 State Rd., Lincoln University). McManus will tell the story of the havoc the virus caused, and how communities fought back.

McManus taught science in the Oxford Area School District for four decades. She continues to stay involved in education through her work with the Oxford Educational Foundation and the Lifelong Learning Institute at Immaculata University.

Everyone is invited, and refreshments will be served afterward.

Nov. 8 to 10 ‘The Curious Savage’ Unionville High School (750 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square) presents the comedy “The Curious Savage” Nov. 8, 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. It’s the story of an elderly widow whose husband has left her $10 million. She intends to give the entire fortune away to people who wish to pursue their “foolish dreams,” but her stepchildren strongly object.

They have her committed to a sanatorium, where she finds her true family. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students at the door.

Nov. 10 Artisan Fair The Episcopal Church of the Advent (401 N. Union St., Kennett Square) hosts its Fifth Annual Artisan Fair on Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, paintings, glass art, woodwork, photography, fiber/textile art and more. Artists will

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be available to discuss their work. Call 610-444-4624 for more information.

Nov. 16-17 Unionville Art Gala Unionville High School (750 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square) holds the 43rd annual Art Gala on Nov. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m., and Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Friday reception features live music and hors d’oeuvres.

About 65 regional artists will be exhibiting fine art, including paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry and more. There will be a silent auction of art and other items, as well as a display of student artwork. Thirty percent of any purchases are tax-deductible. Admission is free. Visit www.ucfsd.org for more information.

Nov. 17 to Jan. 6 Yuletide at Winterthur Yuletide at Winterthur returns on Nov. 17 and runs until Jan. 6, with a yuletide tour of the du Pont mansion decked out for the holidays.

Each delightful room tells a story reflecting the ways in which Americans have celebrated the winter holiday season from the 1800s to the present. Other highlights include: a magical Christmas tree inspired by Winterthur’s Enchanted Woods children’s garden; more stunning trees celebrating the season throughout the mansion; an 18-room dollhouse mansion filled with nearly 1,000 miniatures and fully decorated for Christmas; and a display of antique Santas and figures of the mischievous Belsnickel. Winterthur’s two stores offer a selection of gifts. Programs throughout the season include the weekly Yuletide Jazz and Wine series, which features favorite

holiday music ensembles on Wednesday evenings; live one-man performances of “A Christmas Carol” featuring Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens; and the popular Yuletide Brunch with Santa. Timed tickets for the tour are available at www. winterthur.org, or by calling 800-448-3883. Tickets are $22 for non-members, $20 for seniors and students, $6 for children, and free for infants.

Nov. 22 to Jan. 6 ‘A Longwood Christmas’ Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square) hosts “A Longwood Christmas” from Nov. 22 to Jan. 6.

There will be decorated trees and greens throughout the Conservatory, and millions of lights on the trees and topiary outdoors. There will be outdoor fire pits, strolling carolers and live music all season long. Admission is by advance purchase of a timed ticket. Tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for seniors and college students with ID, $12 for ages 5 to 18, free for ages 4 and younger. Visit www. longwoodgardens.org for tickets and more information.

Nov. 23 to Jan. 6 ‘A Brandywine Christmas’ The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) holds its holiday display from Nov. 23 to Jan. 6. There will be a landscaped, operating O-gauge model train display, the annual sale of “Critter” handmade ornaments from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2, caroling in the museum, decorated trees, a children’s party on Dec. 5, a “Breakfast With the Trains” for families on Dec. 8 and 15, and more. The museum is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving and

Christmas day). Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $6 for students with ID and ages 6 to 18, free for children under 5 and members. Visit www.brandywinemuseum.org for more information.

Nov. 23 to Jan. 1 Holidays at Hagley Hagley Museum in Wilmington will celebrate the holidays with exhibitions, a gingerbread house display, a seasonal setting for taking photos in Santa’s Workshop, a day to meet and take photos with Santa, and evening tours of the du Pont family residence. The event is free for members and $6 to $14 for non-members. The festival begins with Thanksgiving weekend family programming from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rooms throughout the residence through Jan. 1 will display decorations reminiscent of Christmases past of the du Pont family. New this year is “The Magic of Miniatures,” with a dollhouse owned by Mrs. E. Paul du Pont, who lived next to Hagley. On Dec. 8, Santa will be available for photos at 10 a.m., 1, and 3 p.m. Visit www.hagley.org for more information.

Nov. 24 Santa story time The Oxford Library (48 S. Second St., Oxfots) will host a “Santa Story Time and Elves Workshop” on Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To mark Small Business Saturday, while parents are shopping, children can visit the library to make and take a gift item for the upcoming holidays. Santa will also be stopping by at 1 p.m. to share one of his favorite stories.

Bring a canned good or nonperishable item to donate to Neighborhood Services.

Call 610-932-9618 for more

information.

Nov. 26 Local filmmaker slates screening The feature film Billboard will be screened on Nov. 26 at the Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. Pennsylvania filmmaker Zeke Zelker said the film explores what it takes to run an independent radio station, while the 25-episode web series, “The Billboard Sitters,” focuses on the four contestants who are in the billboard sitting contest. In the film, Casey Lindeweiler inherits WTYT 960 from his father, only to discover that it’s on the brink of financial collapse. Casey pulls out a billboard sitting contest where four people will live on a catwalk in front of a billboard for the chance of winning a mobile home and cash. Zelker has dedicated more than 20 years to making films in the Lehigh Valley.

The screening will start at 7 p.m. and following the film, there will be a Q&A panel with the filmmaker and local entrepreneurs. For more information, visit http:// billboardmovie.com.

Nov. 27 Benefit for animal shelter On Nov. 27, Sovana Bistro (696 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square) will donate 15 percent of each meal check to the Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue. Greenmore is a non-profit in West Grove.

The animals, mostly dogs, are rescued from high-kill shelters in several locations throughout the U.S. Reservations can be made by calling Sovana Bistro at 610-444-5600. The charity night will be held from 5 to 10 p.m.

Kennett Flash schedule The Kennett Flash (102

Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www. kennettflash.org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: Brian Filone’s Bowie Experience – David Bowie tribute (Nov. 9, 8 p.m., $18 to $22); Ha Ha Tonka with Apache Trails (Nov. 10, 8 p.m., $15 and $18); We Kids Rock guitar lesson showcase (Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m., $5); Adrian Legg (Nov. 15, 8 p.m., $23 and $28); Radio Free Honduras (Nov. 16, 8 p.m., $20 and $24); The Big Jangle – Tom Petty tribute (Nov. 17, 8 p.m., $18 and $22); open mic with host Kalai King (Nov. 18, 7 p.m., $4); comedy with Jimmy Carroll, Todd Chappelle and Joe Bublewicz (Nov. 23, 8 p.m., $25 and $30); Rumourz – Fleetwood Mac tribute (Nov. 25, 7 p.m., $18 and $22); David Bromberg (Nov. 30, sold out); open mic with host Sarah Koon (Dec. 2, 7 p.m., $4); Dan Navarro, Bruce Sudano and Chas Sandford (Dec. 7, 8 p.m., $22 and $26); Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling (Dec. 8, 8 p.m., $35).

Reactors Comedy Club Reactors Comedy Club, in the Quality Inn and Suites (943 S. High St., West Chester). Hosts live comedy presented by Reactors on weekends. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and showtime is 8:30 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door. Visit www. reactorscomedyclub.com.

To submit items to the Calendar of Events, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty. com. There is no charge.

Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

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Culinary Arts Open House Wednesday, November 14 | 6–8 p.m.

Join us to learn about Delaware County Community College’s Culinary Arts programs which feature a combination of academic courses, hands-on training and an optional internship.

ATTENDEES WILL: • Learn about our Culinary Arts associate degree and certificate programs

• Enjoy a guided tour of the state-of-the-art kitchen including light food and refreshments • Learn how to apply and pay for the program

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MARK ALAN CAMPBELL

LAWRENCE A. WALTMAN

Charles C. Nelson, 86, lifetime resident of Oxford, passed away on Nov. 2 at home.

He was the husband of Anna Mae Schofield Nelson, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Lewis and Mary Carroll Nelson. Charles graduated from Oxford Area High School, Class of 1948, and from Stevens Trade School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army Third Calvary Seventh Armored Division in the Korean War from 1954-1955, achieving the rank of Corporal. He was employed as an auto and diesel mechanic.

Charles was active in his community, belonging to numerous organizations. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church; honorary active member of Union Fire Company No. 1 for 68 years, serving as Lieutenant and Chief Engineer for numerous years; lifetime member of Westwood Fire Company, Coatesville; lifetime member of Ocklokonee Tribe No. 212 Improved Order of Redmen; and an honorary life member of Parkesburg Fire Company No. 1. He also served as Scout Master for Troop 13 and Pack Master for Cub Scout Troop 213, both of Oxford.

Charles enjoyed camping, the outdoors, serving his community, and especially enjoyed spending time with friends and family.

He is survived by three sons, Jerry Nelson (Bonnie), Michael Nelson (Laurie) and David Nelson (Barbara), all of Oxford; five grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Rice of Philadelphia; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Nelson; and sister, Elizabeth Wallace.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

Nov. 10 at Sacred Heart Church (203 Church Rd., Oxford), where friends and family may visit from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Union Fire Company No. 1, 315 Market St., Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Mark Alan Campbell, 62, of Oxford, passed away on Oct. 30 at Heartland Hospice in Wilmington, Del. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Hilma McCoury Campbell of Cochranville and the late Robert L. Campbell.

He is survived by his mother; one brother, Larry (Kathy) Campbell of Lancaster; one sister, Darlene Nelson of Oxford; one nephew, Kurt Nelson of Oxford; one niece, Jennifer (Michael) Holbrook of Oxford; and one great-niece, Hannah Holbrook.

A service was held Nov. 2 at the Cochranville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Lawrence A. Waltman, 100, of West Grove, passed away on Oct. 29 at home.

He was the husband of the late Hazel Flannery Waltman. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late G. Roy and Laura Quimby Waltman.

Lawrence, with his family and father, helped to build and operate Sunset Park in Jennersville for 56 years. He also owned and operated a dairy farm in Jennersville. Lawrence was a charter member and first president of Oxford Hunt Club, charter member and president of Home and Farm Home Antique Association, charter member of John Deere Waterloo Boys, president of Avon Grove Alumni Association, president of Chester County Dairymen Co-op, member of Country Music Association and Country and Bluegrass Music Association, and was a member of the Oxford Lodge No. 353 F. & A. M. for over 50 years. He served as Penn Township school director, Avon-Grove School Board and president, Board of Governors of West Grove Community Hospital, and chairman of Penn Township Planning Commission. In 1988, Lawrence received the Lions Annual Service Award.

He is survived by one daughter, Anita Hoopes Carr of West Grove; two sons, Larry Waltman (Phyllis) of West Grove, and Donald Waltman (Donna) of Quarryville; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Smedley Waltman, Willard Waltman and H. Brinton Waltman.

A Masonic service will be held 11 a.m. Nov. 9 at the Oxford Masonic Lodge (245 N. 3rd St., Oxford).

Friends and family may visit from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Oxford Masonic Lodge and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. (86 Pine St., Oxford). Interment will be private.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Avon Grove Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 266, West Grove, PA 19390. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Through Dec. 13 Ten Thousand Villages Shop Oxford Presbyterian Church (6 Pine St., Oxford) will host a gift shop featuring crafts from around the world by Ten Thousand Villages, on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Dec. 16. Local author Iris Gray Dowling will be at the shop on Dec. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 610-932-9640 for more information.

Nov. 9 and 10 Benefit Fraft Fair Avondale Presbyterian Church (420 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale) hosts its annual Craft Fair and Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m., and Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will be shared with local food banks as well as the church building fund. Visitors can donate non-perishable food items. More than 50 crafters and vendors will be selling handmade crafts, photography and paintings, jewelry and fashion accessories, Christmas decorations, “Attic Treasures” and more. Chili, vegetarian chili, chicken corn soup, desserts, kettle corn, and more will be for sale. Visit www.avondalepc.org.

Nov. 10 Community Breakfast Shiloh Presbyterian Church (42 S. Fifth St., Oxford) hosts a pancake and omelet breakfast for

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JOHN H. CAMERON, JR. John H. Cameron, Jr., 55, of Kennett Square, died suddenly at home on Oct. 28.

He was the beloved husband of Karen Kayatta Cameron, with whom he shared 20 years of marriage. He was the son of Marilyn “Bunny” Murphy Cameron of Oxford, and John H. Cameron, Sr., and his wife, Glenda, of Palm City, Fla. John was a 1981 graduate of Unionville High School. He served our country as a submariner in the U.S. Navy from 1983 to 1987 on the USS Skate and the USS Swordfish. As a young boy, John started working in his family’s heating and air conditioning business, John H. Cameron and Sons. He worked in the company in different capacities until he found his true calling, sales. After his father sold their family business, John went on to work for Conectiv Services in Wilmington, and then Service Experts in Danbury, Conn. From 2000 to 2009 he was a salesman for Oliver Heating and Cooling in Morton, Pa. Since 2009, he was the sales manager at Horizon Services. John was a key member of Horizon’s executive management team, leading their expansion in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. John was well known and respected in the HVAC industry throughout the United States.

John was a cherished friend to all who were fortunate enough to know him. His charm, hard work ethic, and unique ability to inspire others will be his legacy. He was a diehard Eagles and Phillies fanatic, a classic car enthusiast, and a Rolling Stones fan.

He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Shrine Noble, and past member of St. Andrew’s Society of Philadelphia. John was a proud past member of the Longwood Rotary Club, and would have liked to have remained an active member if not for the increasing demands of his job. While John was committed to many things, it was clear to everyone who knew him that there was nothing more important than his wife, Karen, and his daughters, Madeleine Ava and Holly Grace.

In addition to Karen, Madeleine and Holly, John is survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dr. Jerome and Mary Grace Kayatta; his sister-in-law and brother-in law, Lynne and Dominic Kayatta; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Kristen and Gary Pierce; his brother Drew and his partner Kim Nashed; his sister Heather and husband Rick Treml; and seven nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Ron in 2006.

A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m.

Nov. 10 at the Mendenhall Inn (323 Kennett Pike, Mendenhall). During the visitation, we invite you to share a brief memory of John which will be video recorded. A memorial service in celebration of John’s life, with full military honors, will follow at 11 a.m.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Madeleine & Holly Cameron Education Fund (https:// paypal.me/pools/c/89eiY0w3pQ). Online condolences may be made at www.griecocares.com.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Lessons of The Great War are still being felt

By Gene Pisasale Correspondent “The human heart is the starting point of all matters pertaining to war.”

– Marechal de Saxe, 1732 In The Guns of August (1962), Pulitzer Prizewinning historian Barbara Tuchman quotes Bismarck’s prediction that “some damned foolish thing in the Balkans” would start the next war. Bismarck was right, but he likely had limited understanding of how gargantuan the conflict would be.

On the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” in 1918, the “war to end all wars” finally ceased, with an armistice among the weary parties. World War I had started with the

assassination of Austrian Archduke Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 and raged on for more than four bloody years, killing millions.

Unlike most previous wars, individual battle casualties were measured not in the hundreds, but the hundreds of thousands. New terms like “trench warfare” and “no-man’s land” entered the vernacular. After horrendous losses on all sides, the Central Powers led by Germany were ready to surrender and halt the hostilities. Yet the Treaty of Versailles, which later formally ended the conflict, was almost immediately ridiculed as a flawed document, one that could set the stage for a future war. Within 20 years, a maelstrom of even greater proportions changed the map of Europe and much

A World War I poster.

‘The Signing of Peace in the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles 1919’ by William Orpe

of the world.

Although fighting had stopped in November 1918, negotiations among the Allied and Central Powers continued on for several months. The Treaty of Versailles was largely crafted by leaders from four nations: Woodrow Wilson in the U.S., David Lloyd George of Great Britain, Clemenceau of France and Vittorio Orlando of Italy.

Feelings against Germany and the Central Powers were still strong.

France had lost 1.3 million soldiers, and much of its countryside and industrial capacity had been destroyed. Men like Clemenceau wanted to “teach Germany a lesson” and weaken that country economically and militarily. Although German representatives initially refused to sign the treaty due to perceived harsh conditions, they backed down when the Allied Powers threatened to invade their nation.

The Treaty of Versailles included many provisions which limited Germany’s potential to re-arm and

start a future conflict.

The country was forced to relinquish control of 25,000 square miles of land holding 7 million people, as well as being limited to an army of no more than 100,000 men.

The Rhineland was to be demilitarized, fortifications destroyed.

These restrictions, along with others, caused deep consternation among German politicians and even some disagreements among the Allies. Prominent British economist John Maynard Keynes (a delegate to the Paris Peace Conference) felt the treaty was too stringent and might be counterproductive.

President Wilson had idealized expectations, his Fourteen Points outlining peaceful coexistence among former belligerents.

Yet the delicate balance of power in Europe – plagued by wars for centuries -was never reestablished, despite good intentions of the participants.

Europe, at the hands of Germany, again became a battleground, ravaged two decades later by Adolf

President Woodrow Wilson was among the signers of the Treaty of Versailles.

Hitler’s aggressions. The lessons and mistakes of Versailles are still being debated by historians today.

Although the last American soldier who fought in World War I passed several years ago, the memories of the thousands of families touched by the conflict remain vivid.

According to the United States World War I Centennial Commission, 297,000 Pennsylvania residents served in the war, with 10,278 combat deaths. Chester County had many willing to serve, including Archie Aitkens of Coatesville, Howard J.

Becker of Kennett Square, Charles J. Adams of West Chester and Lewis Dadley of New Garden.

Some of the men from this conflict are buried on far-away fields, mostly in France, where they fought so bravely. More than 53,000 Americans died in World War I, which many at the time called “The Great War.” Memorials honoring soldiers from Pennsylvania stand to this day in Varennes and Nantillois, France, and are visited by their descendants every year. Though these monuments are thousands of miles from us, the courage and bravery of these men will never be forgotten.

To all who served in this war -- and all other American wars -- we say an affectionate “Thank you.”

Gene Pisasale is an author/historian/lecturer based in Kennett Square.

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Pop Up Art KSQ holds four shows at First Friday Art Stroll

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Pop Up Art KSQ, a new consortium of artists in the Kennett Square area, joined forces with the First Friday Art Stroll on Nov. 2 with four gallery events of its own that featured works by 12 local artists.

A residence on Maiden Lane served as one stop of the tour, and featured work by painters Racer LeVan, David Leonard and Lindsey Hardy, as well as sculptor Andrew Jacob, and photographs and paintings by Caitlin Kelley. At 316 S. Union St., artist Dan Borkoski gave visitors the chance to view his photographs of Kennett Square, seen on projectors and slides, through 3-D viewers.

At Church Alley, Lisa Marie Patzer’s “Tinker’s Stew” exhibit was a multimedia installation made from found 16-millimeter still photographs, taken in the 1960s, that were stacked together and manipulated into a video.

Pop Up Art KSQ’s Art After Party, held on Magnolia Street, featured the work of silk graffiti artist Aubrie Costello, printmaker Becky Brakeall, sculptor Geoffrey Dubinsky, illustrator Julia Jay Hardman, sculptures

by Leila Bateman, Steven Dailey, Morgan Dummitt, John Greig, Brendan Keen and Joshua Koffman of Traction Company, and was catered by Anna Altieri of Grounded Gatherers.

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live music by Kyle Fetzer, Aaron Morgan, Christopher Thornton and Matt Willoughby.

Pop Up Art KSQ grew out of an idea by local artists Caroline Roosevelt, Caitlin Kelley and Laura Mulhern to form an alliance to showcase the work of local painters, illustrators, artisans and multi-media artists, in partnership with Historic Kennett Square and its First Friday Art Stroll. It kicked off on Nov. 3, 2017, when more than 150 guests visited four homes in downtown Kennett Square for “Home is Where the Art Is,” sponsored by Kennett Township, that featured the work of seven artists, as well as food and beverages.

Pop Up Art KSQ’s tour coincided with Historic Kennett Square’s monthly First Friday Art Stroll, which featured the work of 20 local artists at Century 21 on North Union Street; Marche, Milou, the Square Pear Gallery, April Heather Art, the studio of Robert C. Jackson and the Kennett Symphony on State Street; Trover Nine on South Broad Street; and Works on South Walnut Street.

In addition, the walking tour also included “Dia De Los Muertos: A Journey to Mictlan,” held at the Garage Community & Youth Center; and musical performances at Groove KSQ on Church Street.

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Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Lisa Marie Patzer’s video art exhibit was part of the latest art walk sponsored by Pop Up Art KSQ on Nov. 2, which featured the work of 12 local artists.

Kennett High School stages ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Kennett High School will stage “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” from Nov. 15 to 17.

The play, written by Joe Landry, reimagines the time-honored American holiday classic, Frank Capra’s 1946 f ilm, as a live 1940s radio broadcast.

With the help of an ensemble cast that

brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story is told through clever sound effects, authentic costumes, and an Art Deco set that contribute to the warm nostalgia of the production.

Nance Weber is directing her fourth production at the school. “‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ has always been one of

my favorite movies, and I am thrilled that we have the opportunity to present this show in this unique style,” Weber said.

“The simple messages and reminders that are given throughout this show ring louder to me today more than ever: How vital it is to show love to friends and family and the critical need to

exchange decency and respect to everyone around us. These are things that never leave us.”

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The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door ($5 for students and senior citizens, and $8 for adults).

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Estate of Florence M. Raimato aka Florence M. Spence aka Flossie Raimato aka Flo Raimato Raimato, Florence M. aka Spence, Florence M. aka Raimato, Flossie aka Raimato, Flo late of Kennett Square, PA. Mario M. Raimato, Jr., 202 Lafayette St., Kennett Square, PA 19348, Executor.

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INCORPORATION NOTICE

The McAndrews Family Foundation has been incorporated under the provisions of the PA Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988.

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INCORPORATION NOTICE

Gaudio CPA and Business Advisory, P.C. has been incorporated under the provisions of Chapter 29 of the Business Corporation law of 1988 as a Professional Corporation.

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ESTATE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted to J. Dean Cheek Jr. and Ann C. Terry and Donna E. White, Co-Executor/Executrices, for the Estate of Elizabeth S. Miller, Deceased, whose last address was Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Any person having a claim to this Estate is asked to make same c/o R. Samuel McMichael, Esquire, P.O. Box 296, Oxford, PA 19363.

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ESTATE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted to Claudia L. Inmon, Executrix, for the Estate of Ernest C. Inmon, Jr., Deceased, late of Thornbury Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania. Any person having a claim to this Estate is asked to make same c/o Marjorie J. Scharpf, Esq., Friedman, Schuman, PC, 101 Greenwood Ave., Fifth Floor, Jenkintown, PA 19046, Friedman, Schuman, PC, 101 Greenwood Ave., Fifth Floor, Jenkintown, PA 19046 10p-24-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF Audrey E. Kauffman, also known as Audrey Bryson Kauffman, late of Lower Oxford Township, Chester County, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named Audrey E. Kauffman 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: Dwight D. Kauffman, Executor, c/o Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire, 208 E. Locust Street Address, P.O. Box 381 Oxford, PA 19363 10p-31-3t

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ESTATE OF Nancy D. Rogal, late of East Goshen Township, Chester County, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named Nancy D. Rogal, 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: Sylvia R. Pope, Executrix, C/O Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, 17 E. Gay Street, Suite 100, P.O. Box 562, West Chester, PA 19381-0562 10p-31-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF William G. Rogal, late of East Goshen Township, Chester County, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named William G. Rogal, 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: Sylvia R. Pope, Executrix, C/O Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, 17 E. Gay Street, Suite 100, P.O. Box 562, West Chester, PA 19381-0562 10p-31-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Elk Township Board of Supervisors will hold its 2019 Budget Work Meeting on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Elk Township Building, 952 Chesterville Road, Lewisville, PA 19351. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact Terri Kukoda at 610-255-0634 to discuss how Elk Township may best accommodate your needs.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 17th, 2018.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-11-606 Writ of Execution No. 2016-11693 EBT $353,961.23 PROPERTY situate in Elk Township

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 17th, 2018.

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SALE NO. 18-11-608 Writ of Execution No. 2017-10609 DEBT $262,974.98

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

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Legals PROPERTY situate in the East Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 69-3-77.34 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

114.04 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

CONTAINING 17,769 square feet of land BEING Lot No. 1 on said Plan BEING No. 642 Ridge Avenue

PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association VS D E F E N D A N T: JEFFREY DAVID LIVEZEY and ERIN ELIZABETH LIVEZEY SALE ADDRESS: 257 Joseph Road, Oxford, PA 19363-4320 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-24-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 17th, 2018.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-11-610 Writ of Execution No. 2018-05170 DEBT $214,550.91 PROPERTY situate in the West Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 68-2-17.5 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Bank of America, National Association, Successor by Merger to Lasalle Bank Midwest National Association, f/k/a Standard Federal Bank National Association, Successor

by Merger to Standard Federal Bank VS DEFENDANT: THOMAS J. GAMBER and MADELINE C. GAMBER SALE ADDRESS: 2266 Hopewell Road, Nottingham, PA 19362 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-24-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 17th, 2018.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-11-626 Writ of Execution No. 2018-05674 DEBT $103,597.23 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the improvements thereon erected, hereditaments and appurtenances SITUATE in the Borough of Atglen, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Pennington Farms, prepared by the Design Coalition, Architects Planners, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, dated 4/24/1984, last revised 8/3/1984, recorded 1/9/1985 as Plan File No. 5381, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly side of Ridge Avenue, said point of beginning also being a corner of Lot No. 21; thence extending from said point of beginning along Lot No. 2 as shown on said Plan, south 08 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds east 155.07 feet to a point on the northwesterly side of a proposed 20 feet wide sanitary sewer easement; thence extending along same south 81 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds west, 30 feet to a point, a corner of land now or late of Theodore Gregg; thence extending along same, south 81 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds west 85.18 feet to a point a corner of land now or late of Eileen Dougherty Garnett; thence extending along same north 08 degrees 01 minute 13 seconds west, 155 feet to a point on the southeasterly side of Ridge Avenue; thence extending along same north 81 degrees 31 minutes 22 seconds east,

BLR# 7-3-147.8 BEING the same premises: The said Andrew D Weston and Kathryn R Weston, husband and wife, tenants by the entirety became seized of the interest deeded by Richard E Creigh, Ann Marie Creigh, husband and wife as evidenced by document dated 5/25/2001 and recorded 7/24/2001 in the Office of the Recorder in Chester County, in Book 5019, Page 957, et c.

PLAINTIFF: Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) VS DEFENDANT: ANDREW D. WESTON and KATHRYN R. WESTON SALE ADDRESS: 642 Ridge Avenue, Atglen, PA 19310 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, ESQ., 610328-2887 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-24-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 17th, 2018.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-11-631 Writ of Execution No. 2015-03902 DEBT $164,032.54 ALL THAT CERTAIN, message, lot or piece of land situate on, in the Borough of West Grove, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as follows, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and tract of land, known as No. 19 Townview Drive, in the Borough of West Grove, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, described according to a Plan of Heather Heights, Building Group C made by George E. Regester Jr. and Sons Inc. Registered Land Surveyors, Kennett Square Pa. dated July 22, 1976 and revised September 21, 1976 and recorded as Chester County Plan No 682 as follows to wit:ßß BEGINNING at a point on the northwest corner of this lot and in line of other lands of Heather Heights, which point is measured the three following courses and distances from the southwest corner of lands of H. Martin; (1) south 89 degrees 38 minutes 55 seconds east 111 feet to a point (2) south 00 degrees 27 minutes 00 seconds east 77.65 feet to a point (3) south 89 degrees 38 minutes 55 seconds east 132.43 feet to the beginning point; thence along the other lands of Heather Heights south 89 degrees 38 minutes 55 seconds east 20 feet to a point a corner of C-20; thence along C-20 south 00 degrees 21 minutes 05 seconds west through a division wall 90 feet to a point on the north side of Townview Drive; thence along the same north 89 degrees 38 minutes 55 seconds west 20 feet to a point a corner of C-18, thence along C-18 north 00 degrees 21 minutes 05 seconds east through a division wall 90 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

CONTAINING 1,800 square feet of land be the same more or less BEING within building Group C as shown on the above named plan of Heather Heights BEING UPI Number 0 504 05050000 PARCEL No.: 0 504 05050000 BEING known as:. 19 Townview Drive, West Grove, PA 19390 BEING the same property conveyed to Benerando Martinez Jr., who acquired title by Virtue of a Deed from Household Finance Consumer Discount Co., dated May 26, 1995, recorded July 30, 1996, at Deed Book 4063, Page 2219, Chester County, Pennsylvania Records.

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association VS DEFENDANT TENESIA D. WILSON MARTINEZ, AKA TENESIA D. WILSON, AS BELIEVED HEIR AND/ OR ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF BENERANDO MARTINEZ, JR.’LAILA MARTINEZ, AS BELIEVED HEIR AND/OR ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF BENERANDO MARTINEZ, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/ OR ADMINISTRATORS TO THE ESTATAE OF BENERANDO MARTINEZ, JR. SALE ADDRESS: 19 Townview Drive, West Grove, PA 19390

place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-24-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 17th, 2018.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-11-633 Writ of Execution No. 2017-06901 DEBT $163,500.57 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the Township of Penn, in the County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described in accordance with a Final Plan prepared for Emiline B. Gray by N.M. Lake, Inc. Engineers and Surveyors (Oxford, PA) dated September 17, 1985 and revised January 6, 1986 and recorded as Chester County Plan No. 617 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly side of a certain 50 feet wide right of way which extends southwestwardly from Ewing Road, at the southwest corner of Lot #1, which point is measured the 3 following courses and distances along said right of way from its intersection with the southwesterly side of Ewing Road; (1) south 37 degrees 00 minutes 12 seconds west 100.00 feet to a point of curve; (2) along the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 125.00 feet the arc distance of 47.65 feet to a point of tangent; (3) south 15 degrees 09 minutes 46 seconds west 191.70 feet to the beginning point; thence along Lot #1 south 74 degrees 50 minutes 14 seconds east 310.51 feet to a point in line of land of Earl M. Cole; thence along said Cole’s land south 17 degrees 32 minutes 42 seconds west 286.42 feet to a point a corner of Lot #3; thence along Lot #3 north 74 degrees 50 minutes 14 seconds west 298.61 feet to an iron pin set on the southeasterly side of the aforementioned 50 feet wide right of way; thence along the same north 15 degrees 09 minutes 46 seconds east 286.17 feet to the point and place of beginning.

CONTAINING 2.001 acres of land bet he same more or less.

BEING a Lot #2 as shown on above mentioned Plan: TOGETHER with the free and common use, right, liberty and privilege in and of the said 50 feet wide right of way as a passageway, watercourse and means of ingress and regress to and from Ewing Road in common with the other owners, tenants and occupiers of the other lots of ground abutting and bounding upon the same an entitled to the use and enjoyment thereof, at all times hereafter forever. Subject however to a proportionate part of the expense of maintaining and keeping the said right of way in good order and repair at all times hereafter forever.

BLR# 58-1-12.2 TITLE to said premises vested in Clarence W. Gray III by Deed from Clarence W. Gray III and Kathleen H. Gray, dated 2/4/2003 and recorded 2/25/2003 in Book 5583 Page 768 PLAINTIFF: Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) VS DEFENDANT: CLARENCE W. GRAY III SALE ADDRESS: 727 Ewing Road, Cochranville, PA 19330 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, ESQ., 610328-2887 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-24-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 17th, 2018.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-11-634 Writ of Execution No. 2018-05230 DEBT $850,646.82

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI, LLC, 614-220-5611

TRACT 1

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land, situate in the Township of Penn, County

of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a recent survey thereof made by S.J. Janney, as follows; BEGINNING at a point in Route No. 12 or Baltimore Pike, center line, thence along the same north 82 degrees 45 minutes east about 344 feet to a point in said Pike; thence by land now or formerly of Frank Webster’s Estate north 81 degrees 15 minutes west 358 feet to an iron pin a corner of other land now or formerly of Rebecca Cornelius; thence by said other land south 07 degrees 15 minutes east 96 feet 9 inches, passing over an iron pin in the north bank of Route No. 12 to the place of beginning.

on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 17th, 2018.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-11-638 Writ of Execution No. 2018-03894 DEBT $106,353.96

CONTAINING 17,000 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

PROPERTY situate in Township of Lower Oxford

TRACT 2

TAX Parcel #Tax ID/UPI Parcel No. 56-09D-0007/56-9D-7

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land situate in the Township aforesaid, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in Route No. 12 or Baltimore Pike, a corner of land now or formerly of John Roberts; thence along said Pike or Route No. 12 south 82 degrees 45 minutes west 30 feet to a point in the same; thence by other land now or formerly of Rebecca Cornelius (passing over an iron pin set in the now or formerly of Frank Webster’s Estate south 81 degrees 15 minutes east 31 feet to an iron pin a corner of land now or formerly of John Roberts’ other land; thence by the same south 07 degrees 15 minutes east 96.5 feet passing over an iron pin set in the north bank of the pike to the place of beginning.

CONTAINING 30,096 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

TRACT 3 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land situate in the Township aforesaid, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the center line of Route No. 1; thence along the same north 82 degrees 45 minutes east 105 feet to a point in the same; thence by land now or formerly of John Roberts (passing over an iron pin set in the northwest side of the aforesaid Route No. 1) north 07 degrees 15 minutes west 96 feet 9 inches to an iron pin; thence by land now or formerly of Frank Webster’s Estate north 81 degrees 15 minutes west (about) 108 feet to an iron pin; thence by other land now or formerly of Rebecca Cornelius south 07 degrees 15 minutes east 126 feet 9 inches (passing over an iron pin set in the northwest side of Route No. 1) to beginning.

CONTAINING 11,733 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

TRACT 4 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or parcel of land being situate in the Township of Penn, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, said tract being more particularly shown as Lot Number 2 on a Final Plan prepared for the Southern Chester County Y.M.C.A.

by Lake Roeder Hillard and Beers, Civil Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Landscape Architects, dated 7/26/2000, said plan recorded in the Recorder of Deeds Office of Chester County of 3/21/2001 as Plan No. 9015700, and all the same being more fully bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point, said point being the southwest corner of the herein described Lot 2, said point also being a corner of property now or formerly of Kosmos, Fotios and Thomas Papadopoulos, of which the herein described is to be joined in common with, thence continuing along said property now or formerly of Kospos, Fotios and Thomas Papadopoulos, north 88 degrees 49 minutes 04 seconds west a distance of 395.15 feet to a point, a corner of property now or formerly of Brandywine Y.M.C.A. (Lot Number 1 as shown on the above described Final Plan); thence continuing along said property now or formerly of Brandywine Y.M.C.A. the following 4 courses: (1) north 15 degrees 55 minutes 26 seconds west a distance of 8.82 feet to a point; (2) north 89 degrees 08 minutes 18 seconds east a distance of 177.55 feet to a point; (3) south 88 degrees 10 minutes 16 seconds east a distance of 218.30 feet to a point; and (4) south 08 degrees 09 minutes 57 seconds west, a distance of 12.46 feet to a point, the point or place of beginning.

PREMISES appears to be vested in Djuki, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation

by Deed from Howard Properties, LLC dated June 25, 2008 and recorded June 27, 2008 in Record Book 7467 Page 274.

CONTAINING an area of 5,013 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

BEING UPI No. 58-3-7 PLAINTIFF: Malvern Bank, National Association VS DEFENDANT: DJUKI, Inc. SALE ADDRESS: 890 Baltimore Pike, West Grove, PA 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: CHRISTOPHER J. PIPPETT, ESQ., 610-4587500 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-24-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced

IMPROVEMENTS: A residential dwelling.

PLAINTIFF: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: MATTHEW JOHNSON and AMANDA STRAUSS SALE ADDRESS: 250 Ashmun Avenue, Lincoln University, PA 19352 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 sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-24-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 17th, 2018.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-11-644 Writ of Execution No. 2016-04483 DEBT $173,307.09 PROPERTY situate in the Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

an iron pipe, north 6 degrees 4 minutes west, 150 feet to an iron pipe; and north 83 degrees 56 minutes east, 60 feet to an iron pipe and by same and Lot of LM Crossan south 6 degrees 4 minutes east, 150 feet to the point of beginning.

CONTAINING 9,000 square feet more or less.

BEING known as 219 West Summit Avenue, West Grove, PA 19390.

BEING the same premises which Theodore P. Waltz and Deborah A. Waltz, husband and wife, by Deed dated 09/19/2005 and recorded 10/03/2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, in Deed Book 6637, Page 2276, granted and conveyed unto Rodolfo Garcia Pantoja and Juan Guzman Tenorio, in fee.

PLAINTIFF: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association VS DEFENDANT: RODOLFO GARCIA PANTOJA a/k/a RODOLFO GARCIA P. and JUAN GUZMAN TENORIO SALE ADDRESS: 219 West Summit Avenue, West Grove, PA 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC, 610-278-6800 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-24-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 17th, 2018.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-11-647 Writ of Execution No. 2017-02636 DEBT $326,361.48 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the Township of London Grove, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and described according to a plot plan known as “Wickerton Farms”, said plan made by Manley N. White, Surveyor, dated June 24, 1965 as follows, to wit:

BLR# 62-4-220 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for The Rmac Trust, Series 2016-Ctt VS DEFENDANT: CASEY JONES and SAMANTHA KLEIN SALE ADDRESS: 514 Mcfarlan Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-2409 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-24-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, December 17th, 2018.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 18-11-645 Writ of Execution No. 2018-03503 DEBT $151,514.84 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, hereditaments and appurtenances, situate in West Grove Borough, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a survey made by Arthur Crowell, as follows: BEGINNING near the middle of Summit Avenue at the southwest corner of LM Crossan; thence along Summit Avenue, south 83 degrees 56 minutes west, 60 feet; thence leaving Summit Avenue by land of Norman S. Pusey and Lister on the north side of the street, passing over

BEGINNING at a point in the line of land of Mrs. Edna J. Lamborn also a corner of land of Melville Underwood; thence thereby by land Melville Underwood, north 73 degrees 14 minutes 21 seconds east 142.04 feet to a pipe a corner of Lot No. 6; thence thereby along Lot No. 6, south 01 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds east 202.68 feet to a point on the northerly side of Buttonwood Drive (50 feet wide); thence along the northerly side of said Drive, south 73 degrees 14 minutes 21 seconds west 90.61 feet to a point said point being the point of curve deflecting to the right having a radius of 25 feet length of arc 43.05 feet to a point in the line of land of Mrs. Edna J. Lamborn; thence thereby along land of same, north 08 degrees 06 minutes west 169.01 feet to the point and place of beginning.

BEING Lot No. 5 as shown on the above mentioned plan.

BEING the same premises which Frederick A. Lundvall and Nancy A. Lundvall, his wife by Deed dated March 31, 2000 and recorded April 18, 2000 in Chester County in Record Book 4740 Page 1875 conveyed unto Charlotte M. Wilson, as sole owner, in fee.

TAX ID: 59-8-133.6 TITLE to said premises is vested in Marie A. Fischuck, by Deed from Charlotte M. Wilson was recorded 11/26/08, in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 7552, Page 352 as Instrument No 10887975.

PLAINTIFF: U.S. ROF III Legal Title Trust 2015-1, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee VS DEFENDA NT: MICHELE CIARAMELLO, KNOWN HEIR MARIE A. FISCHUK, LAST RECORD OWNER/ MORTGAGOR, WALTER FISCHUK KNOWN HEIR MARIE A. FISCHUK, LAST RECORD OWNER/MORTGAGOR, MICHAEL FISCHUK KNOWN HEIR MARIE A. FISCHUK, LAST RECORD OWNER/MORTGAGOR AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARIE A. FISCHUK, LAST RECORD OWNER/ MORTGAGOR SALE ADDRESS: 20 Buttonwood Drive, West Grove, PA 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PARKER McCAY, PA, 856-596-8900 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 10p-24-3t

CALL TO ADVERTISE

610-869-5553

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CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Planning Commission to hold Chester Valley Trail West meeting The Chester County Planning Commission is inviting residents, business owners, and various stakeholders in western Chester County to attend the final public meeting about a plan to extend the popular Chester Valley Trail westward across the county.

The goal of this study is to identify a route which will extend the Chester Valley Trail to the future 29-mile multi-use Enola Low Grade Trail located just outside of Atglen in Lancaster County. The Chester Valley Trail West project includes eight municipalities: Caln, Downingtown, Coatesville, Valley, Parkesburg, Sadsbury, West Sadsbury, and Atglen.

The meeting will take place on Nov. 7 at Gateway Church (160 Cowan Rd., Parkesburg). There will be an open house from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. where attendees can view and comment on materials from the plan, and at 7:30 p.m. the Planning Commission will present the highlights of the draft plan and recommendations.

“We appreciate all the feedback we have received about this project and are glad to see there is so much enthusiasm for this trail,” said Brian O’Leary, executive director of the Planning Commission. “The Chester Valley Trail provides alternative transportation opportunities in the county and helps implement goals under Landscapes2, the county’s comprehensive

There are plans to extend the Chester Valley Trail westward, opening up new recreation opportunities.

plan.”

The Chester Valley Trail West project, when built, will serve as a link in a proposed continuous multi-use trail network between Harrisburg and Philadelphia. The trail will connect with the Enola Low Grade Trail and the Northwest Lancaster River Trail to the west and the Schuylkill River Trail to the east.

For more information, visit www.chescoplanning. org/transportation/cvtw. cfm.

Eric Roe announces school safety grants Through the School Safety and Security Grant Program, which Rep. Eric Roe (R-Chester) supported, $50,000 in grants to help improve school safety were awarded to UnionvilleChadds Ford and West Chester Area school districts. They both received $25,000.

Funding for the grant program was included in the 2018-19 state budget

to provide grants to school districts, intermediate units, area vocationaltechnical schools, charter schools and private residential rehabilitative institutions for a wide variety of projects to improve school safety.

Eligible uses for the grants include hiring school security officers, purchasing securityrelated technology, completing safety and

security assessments, implementing violence prevention curricula, offering counseling services for students and creating other programs to protect students.

“At a time when the Commonwealth is mourning the most recent loss of life because of gun violence, it’s critical to protect our students so they can go home to their families each night.

I am humbled that I was able to be part of this solution, and I look forward to seeing how the schools choose to use the funding,” Roe said.

The new program was created as part of a comprehensive school safety bill that was signed into law in June. More than $60 million in new funding was dedicated in the current year’s budget to improve school safety.

BY YO U R SIDE FOR LIFE

Heart valve treatment that helps you stay in perfect step.

At Chester County Hospital, patients with complex heart valve disease can receive evaluation, testing, treatment and follow-up care in their community. As part of Penn, our Heart Valve Center provides you access to TAVR, robotic surgery, valve techniques and replacement procedures with the region’s most experienced medical team. We’re by your side every step of the way so you can live life whole-heartedly. Another reason your life is worth Penn Medicine.

Learn more at PennMedicine.org/ChesterCountyValve