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Volume 149, No. 49
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
U-CF School Board appoints new members and approves proposed preliminary budget
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By John Chambless Staff Writer
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Santa and Mrs. Claus were seemingly everywhere this past week, making stops throughout southern Chester County as Kennett Square, Oxford, and West Grove celebrated the arrival of the holiday season with special events. Please see our Christmas & New Year’s Guide inside this issue for stories and photos.
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Budget approved in East Marlborough as Walker steps down from supervisors By John Chambless Staff Writer Cuyler Walker closed out 18 years of service on the East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors on Dec. 7 with a meeting that addressed several of the issues he has faced throughout his tenure – budgets, traffic and construction in the
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told the board. “And I’m grateful to the residents of the township who have allowed me to serve. I’m confident that the township is in good hands.” The board approved a new ordinance that will limit truck traffic on Doe Run Road which has been causing damage to the pavement. The ordinance, Continued on Page 2A
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer At the time Dr. Avi Weiner
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sleep apnea was one of the furthest things from his mind. Weiner was right in the middle of a post-graduate residency in General Dentistry at the Montefiore
Medical Center in New York City, when his father, Dr. Mark Weiner, a wellrespected neurologist in Boston, had become a board certified sleep physician. One of the things the elder Dr. Weiner saw in his patients was that some – not all – were not responding to the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine, commonly known as a CPAP, which has generally
been considered the gold standard of sleep apnea treatments for several years. “My father called me and said, ‘You’re a dentist, Avi. I’ve heard that there could be some kind of dental treatment for sleep apnea. Why don’t you look into it?” Weiner said. “It was early in my training, and I told him, ‘Dad, I’m learning how Photo by Richard L. Gaw to do fillings and crowns. Dr. Avi Weiner, DMD, of Avondale Family & Cosmetic Continued on Page 5A
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New book celebrates the Avon Grove basketball team that won a state championship in 1970 By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
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township. Walker was presented with a framed antique map of the township, and board member Richard Hannum thanked him for his 18 years on the board – 10 of which were spent as board president. “Your work on this board has been unparalleled,” Hannum said. “It’s been an honor to work with you,” Walker
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board appointed its new members on Dec. 7 and quickly got down to the business of approving the proposed preliminary budget for the 2016-17 school year. The board now includes Elise Anderson, Carolyn Daniels, Victor Dupuis, Jeff Hellrung, Gregg Lindner, John Murphy, Michael Rock, Robert Sage and Steve Simonson. At the organization meeting, Dupuis was unanimously re-elected as board president. The voting for vice-president came down to seven votes for Hellrung and two votes for Simonson, so Hellrung will be serving as vicepresident under Dupuis. The brief meeting that followed included approving the purchase of a replacement truck in the amount of $40,612.55, and the approval of bids for liquid fuel for the coming school year. The main agenda item was approving the pro-
posed preliminary budget, which at this point totals $83,679,685 in total appropriations. Adoption of the preliminary budget is expected on Jan. 25, and adoption of the final budget and the levying of real estate taxes is expected on June 20. Robert Cochran, the district’s director of business and operations, outlined the budget process for the new members of the board. “This budget calls for $855,000 worth of exceptions,” Cochran explained, with a 5.6 percent increase in Chester County millage, and a 5.9 percent increase in Delaware County. The weighted average is a 5.66 millage increase. “That is over the Act One Index by $2,120,000 of expenditures that will need to be cut,” Cochran continued. “It is over the Act One plus exceptions limit by $1,170,000. So we will be looking at that in the ensuing months within the administration to bring this budget
Forty-five years ago, the Avon Grove High School boys’ basketball team made history by becoming the first team from Chester County to win a Pennsylvania State Championship in the sport. A new book by R. Scott Steele recalls that magical championship season and celebrates the accomplishments of the players and coaches on the team. Steele began work on “Champions in Every Sense of the Word” in December of 2014, and finished the project in less than a year. “I wanted to write this book because it’s a great local sports story,” Steele explained during an interview in late November. “I also wanted to write it because this was a part of
my high school experience. As an eighth-grader, I was walking the same school halls as the players on the team. I went to many of the games. It was time to put their story in print.” Steele writes in the book’s introduction that the basketball team’s coach, Bill Miller, a health and physical education teacher, had a talented starting lineup for the 1969-1970 season, but those starters were supported by bench players who delivered at key moments throughout the season. The starting lineup included a front court of junior center Jerry DuVall and forwards Garry White and Barry White. The Whites, twin brothers, were both seniors that year. The back court was comprised of a pair of senior guards, Mike Ferron and Allen Boddy. When
Miller looked to the bench, there were seniors Tom Lamborn, Fred Gebhart, and Austin Maxwell, and juniors Barry Frank, Ken Brown, and Bucky Brown. Steele interviewed many
people, including all five starters, as he was doing his research for the book. Four of the five starters still live locally, while Steele talked to Ferron, now a Texas
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R. Scott Steele, pictured in the building dedicated to West Grove history, has written a book about the Avon Grove High School basketball team’s memorable run to the state championship in 1970.
It seems that Kennett Township Supervisors are getting ready for an explosion in the township’s population, recently passing three ordinances to control noise, loitering, and conduct of those under 18. These ordinances provide for fines of as much as $100. Supervisors Scudder Stevens, Richard Leff and Robert Hammaker apparently feel compelled to earn their $35 monthly stipend by adopting “scorched earth” ordinances that Continued on Page 5A
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down to where it needs to be. We would look to do that by a combination of cuts, and use of fund balance, which would produce an operating deficit budget, but not necessarily result in an operating deficit, based on our operations in the past several years. Or there could be a combination of both, which is the reality of where we will be. The real hard budget work takes place not at this preliminary phase, but in the March time frame. We will be having discussions of what initiatives, or what staffing changes, will be made or maintained. “As for the state budget, they’re still haggling with 2015-16,” Cochran said. “We have not gotten any funds from the state. Fortunately, that has
not adversely impacted the district at this time. There are school districts that are struggling because of the lack of state cash flowing to them. The fact that 85 percent of our budget is funded locally is beneficial to us. It means that the lion’s share is managed by our taxpayers, but it also means that we are not at the mercy of the state at this time.” District superintendent John Sanville said, “What this budget does is leave all doors open to us, except referendum. We’re taking referendum off the table. Everything else is still open for the board and administration as we move forward. There’s going to be some hard work to do with this budget, there’s no doubt. It’s early -- we don’t even know how much money the state’s going to give
us this year, let alone next year. We can actually use $1.2 million in reserves to balance the budget, so that does not take referendum into account.” Dupuis commented that, “I’m appalled that our state representatives can’t pass a budget for last year, and yet they require us to propose a budget for next year. It’s a mystery to me that that can be required of us in the midst of their lack of ability to get a budget. I want to call on our community to hold our elected representatives responsible for appropriate fiscal management, and that includes getting a budget passed.” For more information, visit www.ucfsd.org.
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East Marlborough Board of Supervisors president Cuyler Walker (center) was saluted for his 18 years of service to the board on Dec. 7.
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drafted by township solicitor Frone Crawford, will bar trucks weighing more than three-quarters of a ton on that road between Route 926 and Oak Tree Road. There are exceptions for emergency vehicles, school buses or trucks delivering to homes along the road. Signs will be posted at either end of the detour, and the ordinance will be enforced by township police, with fines ranging from $75 for a first offense to $500 for repeated offenses. The board unanimously approved the next Unionville Run For Our Sons benefit for muscuTo contact Staff Writer lar dystrophy, which will John Chambless, email be held on April 16. But jchambless@chestercoun- representatives of a new half-marathon race proty.com. posed for next October faced opposition from board member Bob Weer. The event would raise money that would be distributed among local charities, but Weer said the route – which begins at Kennett High School and extends up Route 82 to Unionville and back to the school – was too
heavily traveled. “There’s a lot of traffic running in that area,” Weer said. “I don’t know ... this is just another run, and just another weekend of traffic. I feel very strongly that you should change your route.” The representatives said that the route is still open to being altered, and that they would investigate routing it from the school to roads south of Kennett Square, which are less heavily traveled. The board approved 2016 township budgets, which will not require a tax increase. Real estate taxes will remain at 1.05 mills for 2016 (for an estimated income of $716,000), the library tax is 0.183 of a mill ($121,164), the open space tax is 0.2 of a mill ($132,420), and the fire tax is 0.75 of a mill ($511,000). Details of the budget are posted at the township website. After the regular meeting, there was a public hearing about a conditional use approval for a proposed 180-unit townhouse development on Schoolhouse Road. The hearing was largely organizational, and con-
sisted of attorney John Jaros outlining the trail of paperwork and the names of the companies involved in the dispute. A company called CJK Investments LLC has challenged the township over its application for the townhouses, which are proposed for the LI (Limited Industrial) district. “This is a 39.9-acre property between Walnut Street and School House Road, to the north of the Cherry Lane development,” Jaros told the board in his opening remarks, saying that the township’s zoning laws allow such “multi-family dwellings” in the district. Walker said that the township has changed the zoning ordinance after CJK Investments submitted their proposal last February, but Jaros said he would be proceeding with his case. “We realize the township might like a different type of product on this site,” Jaros said, indicating that the plans could be altered, “but the original application stands.” The construction is estimated to be in three phases, and stretch over two to three years. Financing is in place for the project. There were several parties to the case – neighbors of the proposed development – at the meeting, which became a tangled explanation of the various company names, dates when applications were submitted, and whether the township had voiced any concerns about the applications being deficient along the way. The next meeting on the matter will be held Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. in the township building. For more information about the township, visit www.eastmarlborough.org. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty.com.
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resident, by telephone. According to Steele, Coach Miller and the staff likely knew going into the 1969-1970 campaign that a special season was in the offing. The Whites were extremely good athletes, and there was talent and experience throughout the lineup. As an eighth-grader in a high school for students in seventh through twelfth grades, Steele remembers that there was a lot of enthusiasm surrounding the team. “I remember that the games were packed from the very beginning of the season,” he explained. “The community was very supportive of the team. It was a really important local sports story.” Steele was able to find box scores, statistics, and game recaps from local newspapers as he was doing his research, and included much of that information in the book. Information about some of the early-season games was difficult to find, Steele said, but as the season progressed and the Avon Grove team’s reputation grew, so did the news coverage. The basketball teams in the Southern Chester County League had always had a hard time competing against the larger schools in the state. One thing that made the 1969-1970 Avon Grove team special was that the players had grown up playing together on Avon Grove Recreation League squads and on basketball courts in the community. By the time the 1969-1970 season rolled around, they functioned like a well-oiled machine from the onset. In non-league action against Springfield, Avon Grove thrilled the crowd with a 78-63 win in the home-opener. Ferron led the scoring with 21 points, and all five starters reached double-digits in points. As non-league action continued, they won by 42 points over Clifton Heights and by 48 points over a Solanco squad. Miller, who started coaching at Avon Grove in 1959, accepted an invitation for his team to participate in a Christmas tournament, the Lititz Jaycees Seventh Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament, which took place over two days, Dec. 29 and Dec. 30, at Warwick High School. Avon Grove topped Warwick High School, 92-54, on day one, and then bested the Elizabethtown Bears, 81-59, to take home the tournament trophy. Garry White scored 24 points against Warwick, and added 16 rebounds in the win over Elizabethtown. He was named the MVP of the tournament. Avon Grove finished non-league play with an 8-0 record. Avon Grove played Kennett on Jan. 6, 1970 to start the Southern Chester County League games. Garry White scored 31 points and Ferron added 24 points as the team topped Kennett, 103-58. Next came an 87-48 victory over Unionville. As the season progressed, Avon Grove continued to score double-digit victories each time out. By the time they concluded the regular season schedule with a 70-43 win over Oxford on Feb. 13, the team’s record was 18-0. Through those 18 games, Avon Grove scored 1,474 points, an average of 82 points per game on the way to a Southern Chester County League Championship. Their opponents scored 886 points, an average of 49 points per game. As the PIAA District 1 playoffs got underway, Avon
Grove would play its next three games in the historic Palestra in Philadelphia, the scene of thousands of classic moments in the history of basketball. Playing on a bigger stage did not seem to phase Avon Grove at all as the team opened up the playoffs with a 68-44 win over Upper Perkiomen. Next came a game against Darby Colwyn in front of more than 5,000 fans at the Palestra. Darby Colwyn opened the game with an 8-0 run. Avon Grove still trailed, 19-9, at the end of the first quarter, but they started to make up some of that ground in the second quarter. Avon Grove made some defensive adjustments to start the second half, and they were able to go on a 26-9 run. Frank played a key role in the comeback, contributing 12 points off the bench. Garry White led all scorers with 23 points, while Barry White added 16. DuVall scored 11 points. Avon Grove powered past Darby Colwyn, 74-61. Next up was a contest against the Bulldogs of Nether Providence with the District 1 Class B title on the line. Avon Grove controlled the game right from the start, jumping out to an 18-8 lead after one quarter. Avon Grove continued to push hard in pursuit of the district crown. DuVall led all scorers with 17 points, and Boddy added 8 points as Avon Grove won, 70-56.
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The state championship program signed by the players, coaches, and cheerleaders.
victory that they only went into the locker room for a minute to discuss secondhalf strategies. Getting the ball in McMillen’s hands was working just fine so far. Miller, however, was hard at work discussing changes to the game plan with the Avon Grove squad. “All the players remembered him using a magnetic board with these green and red moving pieces to illustrate what he was talking about,” Steele explained. To start the second half,
“I wanted to write this book because it’s a great local sports story” ~ R. Scott Steele On March 10, 1970, Avon Grove met Camp Hill in a battle of the last two unbeaten teams in the PIAA championship race. Avon Grove trailed by three points after three quarters, but then Avon Grove’s offense exploded for 28 points in the fourth quarter. The final score was 75-61, with Ferron leading the way with 21 points. Boddy added 19 points. The victory, Avon Grove’s 22nd on the season, set up a clash with Shenandoah Valley in the Eastern Semifinals of the PIAA Tournament. Against Shenandoah Valley, Avon Grove jumped out to a 10-point lead, 23-13, at the end of the first quarter, and never looked back. Avon Grove won 78-61. The team was one step closer to a state championship, but standing in the way was a powerhouse Mansfield squad from Tioga County that was led by Tom McMillen, a six-foot-eleven center who was averaging 47 points per game. Mansfield was the defending state champions, and McMillen had broken numerous state scoring records. In February of 1970, he had even been featured in a cover story in Sports Illustrated under the banner headline, “Best High School Player in America.” Steele explained that basketball observers at that time lamented the fact that the upstart Avon Grove team’s dream season was destined to come to a nightmarish end against Mansfield on Tuesday, March 17, 1970. Avon Grove scored the first four points of the game on baskets by Boddy and Ferron. But soon, McMillen was dominating the game. He scored 17 of his team’s 21 points in the first quarter. In the second quarter, McMillen matched his effort and, incredibly, scored 17 more points, giving him 34 points at the break as Mansfield stormed out to a 48-33 lead. Steele noted in his book that the Mansfield team was so certain of the
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Miller directed Garry White to keep himself between McMillen and the basket. Barry White, Tom Lamborn, and Ken Brown were all assigned the duty of taking turns supporting Garry White in the effort to guard the center. The Mansfield guards suddenly weren’t able to get the ball to McMillen. The halftime adjustments paid almost immediate dividends when Ferron knocked down three straight jump shots to slice into Manfield’s lead. In less than three minutes, Avon Grove cut the lead in half. “The first couple of minutes of the second half are really memorable,” Steele explained. “When you started to see that the Whites were going to be able to contain McMillen, as a fan, you really remember that moment.” McMillen only scored twice in the third quarter, and Avon Grove trailed by just six as the game moved to the fourth quarter. Avon Grove continued its surge. DuVall tied the game from the free throw line with 4:36 to play. A jump shot by Ferron gave Avon Grove its first lead of the game with about four minutes to play. Mansfield got hurt by two crucial traveling calls in the final moments of the game. McMillen finished with 40 points, but just six of them came in the final two quarters as Avon Grove staged an amazing comeback for a 66-63 win. In the state championship game on March 20, 1970, Avon Grove took on the Mohawk High School squad from Lawrence County at the Hershey Farm Show Arena. The Mohawk team was an extremely fast one, and Miller realized that his team couldn’t rely on man-to-man defense. They switched to a zone defense and in the third quarter Avon Grove went on a 14-2 run. Avon Grove held a 51-39 lead at the end of three quarters, and
even though Mohawk made a brief push early in the fourth quarter, Avon Grove closed out the victory, 73-50. Avon Grove’s record stood at 25-0. They were the state champions. When the team got back to the area, there was a two-mile long parade of fire trucks and cars waiting to greet them at the intersection of Route 30 and Route 41 for the victorious ride back to the high school. Had the Avon Grove team not won the state championship that year, it would have still been a remarkable season. Including the playoffs, Avon Grove averaged 79 points per game, while holding opponents to just 51 points. Steele noted that this was at a time when there was no three-point play from the field, and no shot clock—so points were earned the old-fashioned way, one basket at a time. Winning the state title was a fitting conclusion to a dream season. “To be the first team in Chester County to win a state championship in basketball was really a special milestone for the team and for the Avon Grove community” Steele explained. The players earned numerous accolades as a result of their performances during the memorable season. Garry White was named as a first-team all-state player. Ferron earned fourth-team all-state honors. Several of the players on the team went on to play at the collegiate level. Steele said that as he was doing the research for the book, he was impressed by how much information
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had been collected about the team. The Chester County Historical Society was a good source for stories that appeared in the newspaper about the team, but Steele also relied on material from West Grove residents or other Avon Grove High School students from that era. Chuck Freese had a clip file of newspaper articles. Thomas Newill, a retired teacher from Avon Grove, had a three-inch thick binder filled with clippings about the team. Paula DuVall Lucas had photos and other materials. Jerry DuVall had some game tapes that Steele was able to have converted into DVDs so that he could actually see the team in action. The accomplishments of the state championship team still live on. The 25-0 record is still the best in school history. In November, the Avon Grove
team was inducted into the Chester County Sports Hall of Fame. The most memorable part of the writing project for Steele was talking to the players about their memories and being able to write about their accomplishments. The 1969-1970 team embodies so much of what people love about sports. Steele said that the players all told him that they won that year because they had played as a team. None of them will forget what they accomplished together—and neither will those people who were there to see it. “You see their interactions, and they still have a lot of respect for each other,” said Steele. “You really feel that to this day.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
R. Scott Steele will be signing copies of his book, “Champions in Every Sense of the Word,” at the West Grove Fire Company’s meeting room in West Grove on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at Rooted in New London on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Candidates interview to fill vacancy on East Nottingham Twp. board By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The East Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1 to interview the candidates who submitted letters of interest to fill a vacancy on the board of supervisors. The vacancy was created when Jane Ladley resigned from the board in November. Three supervisors— chairman Scott Blum, vice chairman Art Rieck, and member Joe Raffa were present to interview the candidates, while the fourth supervisor, John P. Coldiron, was absent. Blum began the meeting by explaining the procedures that would be followed for the interview process. He said that each candidate would have three minutes to explain their qualifications and introduce themselves to the 30 or so residents in the audience at the meeting. Five people—Joe Bauer, Gary Coates, John D. Coldiron, Sam Goodley, and Michael Watson— made their cases to fill the vacancy. A sixth candidate was determined to be ineligible to serve as a supervisor because he is now a resident of West Nottingham Township, and no longer lives in East Nottingham. Bauer said that he has lived in the area for 43 years, and he moved to
East Nottingham about two decades ago. He served on the planning commission for Upper Oxford. When he moved to East Nottingham, he was appointed to serve on the Oxford Area Recreation Authority board. He served in that capacity through 2010. He was also a member of East Nottingham Township’s Planning Commission for more than seven years. “I’ve participated in a lot of things in the township,” Bauer said, explaining that he ran for a seat on the township’s board of supervisors two years ago, but did not win that election. He concluded his remarks by stating his support for the township’s open space program, which has become one of the major issues in the township. Coates is a lifelong resident of East Nottingham. He is a military veteran who has worked as a mechanic and is a small business owner in the area. He and his family have also owned and operated farms for two generations. Coates said that the township is a very friendly community, and he has enjoyed living here his entire life. “I’ve enjoyed this area when it was the best you could imagine anywhere,” he said. Coates added that if he were appointed to fill the vacancy on the board, he
would listen to the residents and then vote according to their wishes. He told the audience, “It’s what the majority of you people want, even if I dislike it.” John D. Coldiron, a business owner and building inspector, told the supervisors that he has lived in the township since 1972. He talked about how his background and professional experiences would be an asset to the township. He also referenced the township’s significant population growth that has occurred since he moved to the township. “There are different problems to deal with now because of the numbers of people [in the township],” Coldiron said. Coldiron’s son currently serves as a supervisor. John P. Coldiron’s term is ending on Dec. 31. The older Coldiron said that he would be a different kind of supervisor than his son, just as any other father would be different from his child. Goodley, a former supervisor and a lawyer, said that he’s been an active farmer in the township, working on the family farm. He said that making sensible land-use planning decisions is one of the most important functions that the township supervisors perform. Goodley talked about
how the recent referendum on the open space program showed that township residents favor the preservation of farmlands and the rural character of the township. He added that it would be good to have a farmer on the board of supervisors because so much of the township is comprised of farmland. Watson, who moved with his family to East Nottingham Township seven or eight years ago, said that it was the rural character of the area that attracted them. He said that he works in law enforcement and has knowledge about how local governments function. He also has experience working with budgets. Watson said that he has been involved in his church and also serves on the homeowners’ association in his community. He added that serving as a supervisor is “something that I’ve always wanted to do.” The East Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors was to vote to fill the vacancy at its meeting on Dec. 8. The candidate who is ultimately selected to fill the vacancy will serve the remainder of the unexpired term that runs through December 2017. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty. com.
BUSINESS VANDALIZED A metal milk can planter was thrown through the front window of a business in the 400 block of East State Street in Kennett Square sometime between Nov. 7 at noon and Nov. 8 at 2 p.m., according to Kennett Square Police. There was $1,300 worth of damage to merchandise inside. ASSAULT CHARGES On Nov. 11, Kennett Square Police arrested Maggie Cratty, 23, of Oxford, for simple assault, harassment and criminal trespass after she allegedly kicked in the door of a residence in the 100 block of West State Street, hit and scratched a resident, broke a chain from their neck and threw an unopened pocked knife at them. Cratty was arraigned and released on $5,000 unsecured bail. DRIVER ALLEGEDLY TRIES TO STRIKE FAMILY On Nov. 23 at 1:50 a.m., New Garden Township Police responded to the 1200 block of Newark Road for a domestic dispute. The victim told police she was struck in the face by Enrique Guadarrama, 38, of Toughkenamon, while she was inside his vehicle. She left the vehicle with her children, but Guadarrama drove towards them, she said, and they had to jump out of his path. Guadarrama was arrested for endangering the welfare of children, reckless endangerment, simple assault and harassment. He was arraigned and released on $10,000 bail. WOMAN CUT DURING ASSAULT New Garden Township
Police responded to the 800 block of West Cypress Street on Nov. 28 for a report of a stabbing. They found the victim with her right hand wrapped in cloth, near puddles of blood. She said she had been in a fight with Gregorio ReyesGarcia, 24, of Avondale. He was found with blood on his hands and shoes. Police said the assault was sparked by an argument about infidelity. Reyes-Garcia told the victim, “I am going to kill you,” and tried to stab the victim, who deflected the blow but was cut on her fingers. She was taken to Jennersville Regional Hospital after receiving stitches. ReyesGarcia was charged with assault, terroristic threats, harassment and possessing instruments of crime. He was arraigned and remanded to Chester County Prison in lieu of $15,000 cash bail. STOLEN CHECKS Pennsylvania State Police Avondale charged Sasha Marquinette Carter, 25, of Baltimore, Md., on Nov. 2 after she allegedly cashed two checks that were stolen from the mailbox of Delfera and Sons, Inc., in West Grove and altered them with Carter’s name. Charges were filed through District Court for forgery and theft. PECO SCAM On Nov. 17, Kennett Square Police got a call from a business owner in the 300 block of West State Street. The business owner said a call had come in from someone claiming to be a PECO representative, wanting money for an unpaid electric bill. The money was to be paid by a MoneyGram. The business owner had just paid the electric bill and knew this was a scam. Police confirmed that such calls are scams.
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I can’t deal with that right now. Maybe later on.’” Three years ago, Weiner’s father was diagnosed with an advanced stage of brain cancer, and was forced to close his practice. As the younger Weiner advanced through dental training, the idea to learn more about obstructive sleep apnea began to take root. For more than a year while his father recuperated -- between chemotherapy treatments and radiation -- the two learned all they could about the connection between sleep apnea and dentistry. Soon after he joined Dr. William Cummings at Avondale Family & Cosmetic Dentistry a year and a half ago, Weiner approached Dr. Cummings about incorporating a sleep program into the practice. Dr. Cummings overwhelmingly approved the idea. This initiative couldn’t have come at a better time. Currently, more than 25 million adults in the United States have obstructive sleep apnea, a condition which can cause them to stop breathing hundreds of times a night for anywhere from a few seconds to more than a minute. Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that occurs when muscles relax during sleep, allowing soft tissue to collapse and block the airway. As a result, repeated breathing pauses occur, which often reduce your oxygen levels. These breathing pauses are followed by brief awakenings that disturb sleep. Common signs of sleep apnea include snoring and gasping or choking sounds during sleep. Like snoring, sleep apnea is more common in men, but it also occurs in women, especially
during and after menopause. Untreated sleep apnea raises the risk for serious health problems, such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, chronic acid reflux and erectile dysfunction. In addition, it causes excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue, as well as morning headaches and memory loss. Sleep apnea also is a threat to your safety as it increases the risk of drowsy driving and workplace accidents. “The issue with obstructive sleep apnea is that the body is giving itself these sudden arousals through the night, and they’re creating a ‘fight or flight’ system in the body,” he said. “There is a relaxation in the muscles in the neck and throat, to the point where these muscles are actually falling up against the throat and blocking the airway. It leads to a flapping of the muscles as the air is trying to pass through the throat.” For years, CPAP therapy has been the front-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. It includes a small machine that supplies a constant and steady air pressure to the patient while he or she sleeps, through a hose, mask or nose piece. It is often used for patients who have severe respiratory or cardiac failure and acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. As a result of the CPAP, patients receive a greater amount of oxygen to their lungs. The problem with CPAP, many wearers tell their physicians, is that hooking up to the machine and a mask every night is clumsy and restrictive, and several patients have reported dizziness, sinus infections, bronchitis, dry eyes, mucous tissue irritation, ear pain and nasal congestion. Enter oral appliance ther-
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are designed to regulate everything, even though nothing happens to necessitate these ordinances. Outside of a commercial strip adjacent to Route 1, Kennett Township is largely rural, rural/suburban and agricultural. After the events of the last couple of years, it would seem likely that the supervisors sit back and count their blessings of millions of dollars in reserve. These needless ordinances will eventually precipitate events like citing a citizen for target practice at his multi-acre homestead. I’m not an attorney like Scudder Stevens, but violating and prosecuting parts of the ordinance could result in them being declared unconstitutional, which happened to Stevens once already. (Uncle Irvin’s column is his opinion only, and is not a news story.)
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apy, demonstrated chiefly through the use of the mandibular advancement device, an effective alternative for those obstructive sleep apnea patients who are not responding to their CPAP therapy. Worn only during sleep, the two-piece appliance fits like a sports mouth guard or an orthodontic retainer, and supports the jaw in a forward position to help maintain an open upper airway. For some of the sleep apnea patients at Avondale Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, it’s the answer they’ve been looking for. “The device physically moves all of the muscles in the throat open, so that when your body comes to a full relaxation of sleep, the muscles are not totally resting against the back of the throat,” Weiner said. Although the sleep apnea program is still relatively new at Avondale Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Weiner said that several of his patients have gone from having no alternatives to treat their sleep apnea, to success with the oral appliance alternative. Their introduction to the device is a slow and gradual one; after being fitted, the patient has his or her device adjusted over the course of two or three months, in order to bring the patient’s jaw forward, which allows more air to be inhaled. “We’ve gotten a really good response from these patients,” Weiner said. “They tell us that they’re sleeping better. In particular, the wife of a sleep apnea patient of mine was in for a cleaning recently, and she told us that she had moved
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A demonstration model of the mandibular advancement device, an effective alternative for those obstructive sleep apnea patients who are not responding to a traditional CPAP machine.
back into their bedroom with her husband for the first time in many years. That made me feel great.” The advancement of oral appliance therapy, Weiner said, is a result of the open lines of communication between the medical health and dental health fields. A patient comes to Weiner for objective sleep apnea through a referral and diagnosis from the patient’s primary physician, usually after taking part in a sleep study. “If someone’s physician recommends a CPAP machine, I always tell the patient to follow what their treating physician says,” Weiner said. “If they are unable to continue the treatment that the physician is describing, then hopefully I can work with the doctor to tell them different types of options that are available for the patient. “We think of ourselves as a team, and we are helping to treat the patient, and achieve the treatment goals
that they want and deserve. Many times, we’ll have patients who are referred from a physician to us, and many times, we’ll make referrals to a physician.” Weiner said that the eventual goal of the program will be to have its sleep apnea patients take part in a sleep study done with their oral appliance, in order to document numbers that measure the improvement in their sleep apnea – data that will then be shared with the patients’ primary physicians. Dr. Mark Weiner is now is recuperating from surgery and radiation, and he is well on the road to recovery. He and his son talk on the phone nearly very day about the cases Avi works on. “Sometimes my father tells me, ‘What a great thing you’re able to offer this patient, because that patient would have never had their sleep apnea treated, and who knows what would have happened?’” Weiner said. “This program
is really a tribute to him, because it’s helping treat patients he now is unable to treat. He has dedicated his life to helping people.” In his hands, Weiner held a demonstration model of the device that is helping some of his patient’s lives. “He’s definitely in this,” he said of his father. “Ultimately, the most important thing is treating the patient with obstructive sleep apnea, and having the best treatment for the patient. Be it through the CPAP machine or through the mandibular advancement device, it doesn’t matter to me. I’m just happy to be able to offer an option for the patient, especially at a time when they think they’ve run out of options.” To learn more about oral appliance therapy and the mandibular advancement device, visit www.aadsm. org/oralappliances. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.
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DALE H. REBURN Dale H. Reburn, 64, of Nottingham, passed away on Dec. 1 at his home. He was the husband of Maryann Szubielski Reburn. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Howard Alexander and Frances Marie Roney Reburn. Dale, a lifetime resident of Oxford and Nottingham, was a dairy farmer in Lower Oxford Township most of his life. He was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2666, Oxford. Dale enjoyed hunting. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife; son Jeffrey D. Reburn and his wife Kate of Oxford; daughter Jennifer L. Reburn of Coatesville; and two grandchildren, Phillip Alexander Reburn and Sullivan Cole Reburn. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home Inc. (86 Pine St., Oxford), where friends and family may visit from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
BRENDA P. SWINEHART Brenda P. Swinehart, 69, passed away at her home on Nov. 26. Brenda was the loving wife of Paul L. Swinehart, Jr., for 48 years. They were married in 1967 at the Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church. Brenda was born in West Grove in 1945, a daughter of the late William C. and Anna Brown Pugh. She enjoyed life on the Pugh farm, cooking, planting, canning, gardening and sewing, along with a full house of family and friends. Brenda is lovingly remembered by her daughters Melissa Swinehart of Virginia Beach, Va., Christine Smithson of Quarryville, and son Paul L Swinehart III of Quarryville; her three grandsons, Tyler and Taylor Smithson, Paul L Swinehart IV, and granddaughter Elizabeth Swinehart; her sister, Sharon Dutton, and brother Alan Pugh. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org). Arrangements are by Reynolds Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. (www.reynoldsfuneralhome.net).
CHARLOTTE WHITESIDE ADAMS Charlotte Whiteside Adams, 88, of Kirkwood, passed away on Nov. 28. She was the widow of the late William F. Adams, Jr., who passed away in 1978. She was born in Kirkwood, a daughter of the late Norman E. and Beatrice I. Montgomery Whiteside. Charlotte was a 75-year active member of Union Presbyterian Church. She loved her family and was loved by all. She doted on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known as an excellent cook and baker, and her house was always filled with cakes, puddings, and pies. She hosted countless family dinners, and was always the first to welcome any guest with food or drink. She is survived by two children, Cheryl Whiteside Fuller of Kirkwood, and Randy Adams (Sharon) of Kirkwood; grandchildren Kristin Welcome, Matthew Adams, Bradley Fuller, Megan A. Overly; great-grandchildren Brooke Adams, and Thomas Welcome; and her sister, Janet (Rodger) Cline, of Kirkwood. She was predeceased by three brothers, Vernon E., Robert N., and William G. Whiteside. A funeral service was held Dec. 2. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Reynolds Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. (www. reynoldsfuneralhome.net).
PEARL IRENE BLADEN Pearl Irene Bladen, 98, of Avondale, passed away on Nov. 29 at Twin Pines Nursing Health Care Center. Her first husband, Richard “Joseph” J. Bladen, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage, passed away in 1990. Her second husband, Donald William Brown, passed away in 2006. Born in Ijamsville, Md., she was the daughter of the late James E Foreman and Irene Bowman Foreman. Pearl was a building supervisor at the West Chester University for 19 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob, USA, Inc., the Kennett Area Senior Center, Stitch and Time Club of Delaware, and the Kennett Square Auxiliary No. 2 of the Chester County Hospital. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, helping other people, and being with her family and friends. Pearl is survived by one son, Dennis E. Bladen and his wife Joyce of Newark, Del.; one stepdaughter, Donna Cotto and her husband Angel of Melbourne, Fla.; one sister, Betty Ann Gwynn of Wilmington, Del.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four Godchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, many of whom she raised. She was predeceased by three sisters, Dorothy Foreman, Annie Foeman, and Margaret Hill. A funeral was held Dec. 5. Burial was in Rolling Green Memorial Park in West Chester. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob, USA, Inc., PO Box 310, Coshocton, OH 43812. Online condolences may be made by visiting www. griecocares.com.
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ROBERT L. GILBERT Robert (Bob) L. Gilbert, 83, of West Grove, died peacefully at his home on Nov. 30. He was the husband of the late Margaret Irene Gilbert. Born in Oxford, he was the son of the late Roy and Helen Jeffers Gilbert. Bob lived in West Grove all his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as Corporal in the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He was a retired truck driver for Penn Supreme. Bob was also employed with Abernathy Trash Removal, BFI Waste Management, and owned and operated Chatham Lunch. He was a member of the Four Square Gospel Church in Oxford, and the Western Clinton County Sportsman Association. He enjoyed his time hunting and fishing at his family cabin in Clinton County. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. He is survived by his six children, Stanley Doss (Donna) of Kelton, Sheila Marrone (Albert) of Oxford, Rodger Gilbert (Debra) of Rising Sun, Md., Ronald Gilbert (Ruth Ann) of West Grove, Kenneth Gilbert (Christine) of Lincoln University, and Timothy Gilbert (Kimberly) of West Grove;16 grandchildren;26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred W. Gilbert (Ester) of Newark Valley, N.Y.; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth G. Mace; and a great-granddaughter, Kierra N. Gilbert. A funeral was held Dec. 5. Interment was in New London Presbyterian Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
JAMES E. CHAMBERLAIN James E. Chamberlain, 60, of North East, Md., formerly of Oxford, passed away on Dec. 2 at Union Hospital in Elkton, Md. Born in West Grove, he was the son of Joseph G. Chamberlain of Oxford and the late Gladys M. Kane Chamberlain. James was retired. He was employed as a general contractor with his father, Joseph G. Chamberlain, Inc. He enjoyed antiquing, restoring old homes, vacationing, loved his grandchildren and enjoyed family gatherings, especially his Christmas parties. He is survived by his father, Joe, and stepmother, Beverly Chamberlain; daughter, Shannon Nicole Bolt (Jarred) of North East, Md.; son, Matthew James Chamberlain of Bear, Del.; three grandchildren, Mason, Madisson and Jackson Squitieri; brother, Joseph Chamberlain (Judy) of Oxford; and five sisters, Grace Montgomery (Rich) of Oxford, Glenda Patrick (Terry) of Oxford, Gloria Butler (Art) of Oxford, Gladys Swain of Elsmere, Del., and Georgie Espinoza of Bryn Mawr. Funeral services were held Dec. 8. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Oxford United Methodist Church, 18 Addison St., Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
JACK R. JOHNSON Jack R. Johnson, 83, of Kennett Square, passed away on Nov. 26 at the Christiana Hospital. He was the husband of Michale Barwell Johnson, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Rosedale, Pa., he was the son of the late S. Frank and Mabel McMillan Johnson. He was an electrical motor repairman at Robert S. Swanson and Son in Kennett Square for 40 years, retiring in 1993. He served his country in the US Army. He was a former member of the VFW in Kennett Square. He enjoyed bowling, the Flyers and Eagles, and being with his family and friends. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Karen Mento (Benjamin) of Coatesville; two sons, John Johnson of Kennett Square, and Steven Johnson of Oxford; three brothers, Bill Johnson of Jennersville, Bernard Johnson of West Chester, and David Johnson of Landenberg; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three sons, Michael Johnson, Thomas Johnson and Kenneth Johnson; and one sister, Alexa Riale. A funeral was held Dec. 5. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Michale Johnson, c/o 514 D Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
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What happens next with Avon Grove schools? Letter to the Editor:
Signs of Christmas are everywhere this time of the year. Homes are decorated with Christmas lights. Christmas songs play endlessly, endlessly. The malls are filled with shoppers looking for the perfect gift for friends and family members. The packages from online orders are already arriving at doorsteps. There are Christmas cards to send and Christmas parties to attend. It’s a joyous time of the year for many. For millions of other Americans, however, the holidays aren’t always so festive and bright. For families in need, the holidays can be a particularly difficult time, as they struggle to meet their day to day needs. One out of every five Pennsylvania youngsters suffer from food uncertainty, which means that their families’ financial situation is such that they don’t know where the next meal may be coming from. During the winter months, some families routinely have to choose between heating their homes or buying groceries. The elderly also struggle to provide for their basic needs, or suffer from loneliness or depression this time of the year. Many wonderful organizations are at work all year long to help families in need. In Southern Chester County, there are literally dozens of organizations that make it their mission to support those who need help. If everyone in the community took a fraction of what they plan to spend on Christmas and donated it to one of the organizations that helps others, it would make a huge difference in the lives of hundreds if not thousands of people in the area. The Chester County Food Bank, for example, provides food to thousands of people through a variety of programs. The Chester County Food Bank also works collaboratively with Kennett Area Community Services, which operates the Kennett Food Cupboard, as well as the Neighborhood Services Center in Oxford. The Lighthouse Youth Center in Oxford provides free meals to youngsters, not to mention a safe, nurturing environment for the kids to spend time in after school. The Garage Youth and Community Centers in Kennett Square and West Grove also focus their efforts on helping young people in the community. The Oxford Senior Center and Kennett Area Senior Center provide numerous programs that improve the lives of residents in the area. Family Promise of Southern Chester County is in its first year of pulling together resources to help families in the area who are struggling to attain adequate shelter. The southern Chester County community is also blessed by the presence of dozens of churches that work on a variety of programs that support those in need. Then, of course, there’s the United Way of Southern Chester County, which each year runs a tremendous campaign that collects, and then distributes, hundreds of thousands of dollars to dozens of organizations throughout southern Chester County. A gift to the United Way of Southern Chester County is a good way to support a lot of different organizations at once. We encourage everyone who is able to do so to make this a season of giving. Support one of the aforementioned organizations, or another organization of your choice that is in the business of helping those in need.
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At an Avon Grove School District Finance Committee meeting in November, we heard the 2014-2015 Audit Presentation by the district’s accountants, Barbacane, Thornton & Co. The good news is that Avon Grove School District (AGSD) was in great financial shape. We had over $19 million in the Fund Balance (savings) available at the end of the 2014-15 school year. While this sounds great, what the administration and school board leadership already have planned to spend, as I mentioned in my last letter, will quickly erode the savings.
For the 2015-2016 school year, the budget projects that the district will use $3 million of these savings to cover planned expenses. That brings the available savings for other needs down to $16 million. Next year, the Facilities and Finance committees approved $10 million in spending that is needed for updating and maintaining the existing school facilities. This quickly brings us down to only $6 million in savings. The board is now considering full-day kindergarten. The startup costs are estimated to be anywhere from $1.5 million to $3 million dollars with a continuing cost of over $1 million per year to run the program.
This expense has not been budgeted or approved by the Facilities or Finance committees. If full-day kindergarten is approved, we are now down to somewhere in the area of $3 million to $4 million left in savings by September 2016, and that may well be gone by 2017. But wait, there’s more. Over the next four years (2017-2020), there is another $10 million dollars in projected facilities work that should be done according to our Facilities Committee and facility managers. Together this will all result in much higher tax increases in the future. We are currently operating without a master plan
that would map out the expenses and income for the school district, and project how the expenses would affect taxes on homeowners and businesses over a five- or ten-year period. The public and the school board need this type of information moving forward. Without a master plan in place first, we are just shooting in the dark every year as we scramble to balance the budget. We should certainly not take on any more new spending like full-day kindergarten until we have a master plan in place. Charles Beatty School Director, Avon Grove School District
The art of compromise and negotiation in government has been lost Letter to the Editor: So, here it is nearly December and we still have no state budget in Pennsylvania. Partisan posturing has replaced true public service in representation and there is plenty of blame to go around. The Republican leadership in the House and Senate had every opportunity under Tom Corbett to pass their version of pension reform, their version of the privatization of the state store system and their version property tax reform, and yet they didn’t. Now they say they must have these items in order to support a budget. Governor Tom
Wolf was elected with the direction from the people to put a severance tax on natural gas drilling, but the Legislature refuses to put this tax in place. We have to ask why the Legislature would ignore the will of the majority of residents in Pennsylvania? Whose interests are they representing? Years ago, I met with a Republican Senator who refused to support a project that would have cost the state nothing and provided better services to his constituents. He explained that he would not support it because it was something that Ed Rendell wanted and he refused to “give the Democrats a win.”
And yes, I do know there are Democrats who would say the exact same thing. Regardless of political party, the fact is that many legislators’ focus has gone from taking care of the business of the people and the state, to making sure that the party is in control or has better attack ads for the next election. The art of compromise and negotiation in government has been lost. Our representatives must be willing to come to the table to honestly discuss what is doable and what is in the best interest of the people they are representing, not just the party and special interests that they are funded by.
Representatives have a responsibility to represent all of their constituents, listen to all points of view and vote for what is in the best interest of all of their constituents. Now is the time to call your state representative and senator and say ENOUGH! Write a budget that reflects what the people have asked you to do. A budget that doesn’t unfairly burden the poor and the middle class, and enacts a fair natural gas drilling tax. Do it now and don’t leave Harrisburg until you’ve done your job. Government must get back to the basics of responsible governing. Susan F. Rzucidlo
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Additional mental health services will make us safer By Northampton County District Attorney John M. Morganelli It seems like almost every other day we hear of someone with mental illness walking into a public place armed with a firearm and killing innocent people. After every such tragedy, there are calls for more gun control and we ask how someone with obvious mental illness can ever get a gun. But what is often overlooked is our inadequate commitment to provide the needed services and resources for those who are truly mentally ill. Public policy changes years ago resulted in the closing of many mental health institutions. Many people who were therein confined were released into the general public without adequate outpatient supervision. According to a study done in 2010, there are more mentally ill citizens in prisons and jails in the United States then in hospitals. Pennsylvania has the sixth highest total number of prisoners in jails and state
prisons. Approximately 16 percent of that total number has a mental illness. It is estimated that 26.2 percent of Americans age 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. Many studies suggest that more than 2 million times annually, people with serious mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression, are arrested and booked into jails in the United States. Today, more and more mentally ill people are being sent to jail instead of receiving the mental health care they need. Mental Health Courts are one of many initiatives launched in the past number of decades to address the large number of people with mental illnesses involved in the criminal justice system. Without adequate treatment while incarcerated or linkage to community services upon release, many people with mental illnesses often recycle through the criminal justice system. But mental health courts represent just one response to
John M. Morganelli
the disproportion of number of people with mental illnesses in the criminal justice system. The establishment of Mental Health Courts although critical to reducing the number of individuals with mental illness in Pennsylvania correctional institutions is not the only answer. The goal should be to prevent these types of defendants from committing more crimes. That can only be done by a refocus on men-
tal health services in all communities. John M. Morganelli is the District Attorney for Northampton County, Pennsylvania. He is the most senior district attorney in Pennsylvania at the current time and is past president of the Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Association. He was the democratic candidate for Attorney General in 2008.
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ANN MILLER KILBY Ann Miller Kilby, 81, of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 5 at Jennersville Regional Hospital. She was the loving wife of John R. Kilby, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born and raised in Oxford, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Sara Cazier Miller. Ann retired from Perry Point VA Hospital in 1996, after working for 46 years. She had the blessed gift of loving everyone and everything, and making every day beautiful. Family was her true passion in life. She was the most endearing mother to Sally McIntyre (Tim) of Oxford and Mary Beth Kilby of Wilmington, Del. She was the sweetest grandmother to Ian McIntyre of Ocean View, Del., and Lindsay Eidson (Ethan) of Nottingham; and loving great-grandmother to Lyla Eidson. She is also survived by two loving sisters, Carole McComas and Sue Stanley, both of Oxford; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Miller; and a sister, Jayne Mattioni. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 5 Valley Square No. 210, Blue Bell, PA 19422. Visit www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
ELMER E. SALMONS Elmer Edward Salmons, 90, of West Grove, formerly of Avondale, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Dec. 3 at Pocopson Home. He was born in 1925 in West Jefferson, N.C., the son of William & Lura Shaw Salmons. He grew up in Mountain City, Tenn., until he moved to southeast Pennsylvania around 1941. He was a hard worker, supporting his family and worked at Lenape Forge. He was also a painter for many years and retired in 2005 from Winterthur Museum in Greenville, Del. He is survived by his wife June, with whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage on March 29. He was preceded in death by his son, Edward, who passed away in July 2008. Elmer’s surviving children are Fred (Carol) of Marietta, Ga.; Caroline Wyatt (Ned) of Kennett Square; Regina of Malvern; Don (Maria) of Lansdale; Gale Steele (George) of Lincoln University; Michael (Alvita) of York; Mark (Stephen Rifici) of West Grove; and Matthew (Kim) of Elm Grove, Wis. Also surviving him are 23 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be private and held at a later date. Condolences can be sent to www.longwoodfuneralhome. com.
WILLIAM A. RHODES, JR. William “Dusty” A. Rhodes, Jr., 95, of Avondale, died on Nov. 29 at the Atlantic Regional Medical Center in Pomona, N.J., while visiting his daughter. Born in Kingston, Pa., he was a son of the late William A. Rhodes Sr., and the late Louise Isaac Rhodes. Dusty proudly served our country during World War II in the Navy as a radio operator on the Catalina PBY sea patrol planes. He was a self-employed watchmaker for many years, and a technician for Hewlett Packard, retiring in the early 90s. He was also a bus driver for a couple of years for the Kennett Square School District. He was a lifetime member and was also the chaplain of the Hockessin VFW, member of the Kennett Area Senior Center and the Calvary Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, writing poetry, the outdoors, and especially spending time with his friends and family. He enjoyed saying tongue twisters, telling stories of his “hobo” days, and getting a bargain. He also posed for several local artists and sculptors. He enjoyed taking art classes at the Luther House and very much enjoyed meeting new people. Survivors include three sons, William A. III (Leslee) of Tucson, Ariz., Jeff of Oxford, and Raymond (Sue) of Wilmington, Ill.; two daughters, Cindy Lieb (Tony) of Galloway, N.J., and Colleen Stanczak (Ken) of Kennesaw, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, Carson (Cheryl), Jeff Jr, Nathan, Valerie (Jason), Vincent (Melissa), Keith, Kevin, Tommy and Christina; six great-grandchildren, Justice, Mark, Kristen, Vanessa, Jessica and Daniel; one brother, Paul of Potter County, Pa.; and one sister, Margaret Anthony of Hanover, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Dec. 7. Interment was in Longwood Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 218 Ellicott Rd., Avondale, PA 19311; or to Pilgrim Academy, PO Box 322, Egg Harbor, NJ 08215. To share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.
MARK S. SELDOMRIDGE Mark S. Seldomridge, 61, of Hockessin, Del., passed away on Dec. 1 at his residence. He was the husband of Nancy Zilke Seldomridge, with whom he shared 11 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of Dorothy Snyder Seldomridge of Kennett Square, and the late Richard Seldomridge. Mark was a production operator at Valero Energy in Delaware City, Del., retiring in 2010
after 20 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square. He enjoyed working in his yard, cooking, traveling, and being with his family and friends. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Allison Antonio and her husband Anthony of Jupiter, Fla., and Amanda Seldomridge of Elkton, Md.; one stepson, Michael Kreps and his wife Brandy of Alexandria, Va.; one brother, Gary Seldomridge and his wife Diane of New Castle, Del.; one sister, Diane Leone and her husband Jeffrey of Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren, Kelsie, Grace, Macey and Kennan; five nieces, Katlyn, Heidi, Marianne, Makayla and Maya; and one nephew, Joseph. A funeral was held Dec. 5. Burial was at the Longwood Cemetery in Kennett Square. In memory of Mark, a contribution may be made to the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square (415 W. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348). Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
BETTY E. GERM Betty “Penny” E. Germ, of West Grove, died on Dec. 4 at Jenners Pond Retirement community in West Grove. She was the wife of the late Fred L. Germ, who died in 1997, and with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and the late Mabel (Sterneman) Martelli. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed dancing. Penny and her husband worked on committees for the Fraternal Order of Police and Knight of Columbus dances. They also spent many years helping with the Senior and Spaghetti dinners. She was also an active member of the Assumption BVM Church. Penny is survived by two daughters, Diane Frezzo and her husband Mike of Avondale, and Patty Philips of West Grove; five grandchildren, Vincent, Angela (Kevin), Christine, Brian, Lisa (Todd); and one greatgrandson, Evan. A visitation with family and friends will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Dec. 9 at Assumption BVM Catholic Church (300 State Rd., West Grove). Her mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to either Kennett Area Community Service or KACS, PO Box 1025, Kennett Square PA 19348; or to the Kennett Area Senior Center, 427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. To share a memory with Penny’s family, visit www.griecocares.com.
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Local News Orpneck elected as president of Oxford School Board
Photo by Steven Hoffman
Richard Orpneck was selected to serve as the president of the Oxford School Board at the annual reorganization meeting on Dec. 3.
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Oxford School Board selected Richard Orpneck to serve as the president of the board at the Dec. 3 reorganization meeting. Orpneck, who is elected from the region that includes Elk and East Nottingham townships, is starting his third year on the school board. He served as vice president of the board for the last twelve months. The meeting began with District Judge Scott Massey administering the oath of office to the newly elected school directors—returning board members Gary Olson, Howard Robinson, and Joseph Tighe, as well as
newcomers Mark Patterson and Robert Tenga. Next, the board went through the process of electing a president. Orpneck was the only nominee. Once he won the nomination, he presided over the rest of the meeting. Stephen Gaspar was selected by his colleagues to serve as the board vice president. With the newly elected members sworn in and the officers for 2016 in place, the school board then set the meeting time and place for the next year. The board will hold its work sessions on the second Tuesday of each month, and the regular meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. All
meetings will be held at 7 p.m. at the Administration Building. The board appointed Joe Starcheski to serve as its representative on the Chester County School Boards Legislative Council. Board members who will serve on the district’s policy committee for the next 12 months include Lorraine Bell, Olson, and Patterson. The board will be combining its work session and regular meeting for December. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 15 starting at 7 p.m.
New Garden approves preliminary 2016 budget
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The New Garden Township Board of Supervisors have signed off on the township’s 2016 preliminary budget, which anticipates expenditures of slightly more than $21.5 million, with revenues expected to be $17.3 million. On Nov. 23, after more than an hour of discussion, the supervisors came to an agreement on next year’s budget, which is expected to be finalized at their Dec. 21 meeting. Nov. 23 served as the third meeting to hammer out next year’s budget. Previously, the board discussed the 2016
budget at the Oct. 5 and Nov. 2 meetings. On the revenue side, the township is expected to take in $4.8 million for its general fund, and $2.1 million from its sewer fund. Similarly, the largest sources of expenditures expected next year will be coming out of the township’s general fund ($5 million) and sewer fund ($4.3 million). Although there will be a $4.2 million projected difference between expenditures and revenues on the township’s books next year, the deficit will be offset by reserve funds in the township’s sewer, airport, open
space and capital reserve funds, which total more than $9 million. If the preliminary budget is approved on Dec. 21, township residents will incur no increased taxes for 2016. In addition to formally approving a final budget for 2016 at their Dec. 21 meeting, the supervisors will also be discussing the township’s possible acquisition of a conservation easement on the St. Anthony in the Hills property located at 6742 Limestone Road, in Avondale. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.
Chester County Commissioners approve 2016 budget with no tax increase for county residents
The Chester County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2016 budget, resulting in no tax increase for county residents. The 2016 budget aligns with the priorities and goals of Chester County’s Strategic Plan which were updated this year. Seven years of development and implementation of the Plan have led Chester County to the achievement of a very high percentage of its goals, based on six original priority areas of Health, Human Services & Environment; Public Safety; Economy; Transportation; To contact Staff Writer Growth; and Financial Steven Hoffman, email edi- Management. A seventh tor@chestercounty.com. priority, Governance and its
related goals, has been added to the Strategic Plan. The budget also reflects the County’s plan to review and begin updating its comprehensive plan, Landscapes2, as well as the VISTA 2025 economic development strategy and urban development, particularly within the City of Coatesville. The 2016 budget calls for $438,911,934 in operating expenses and $86,950,077 for its capital budget. Chester County’s tax rate remains one of the lowest in southeast Pennsylvania. For the past seven years the County has streamlined the operating costs of county departments and
reduced the number of full time employees. It has also undertaken regular reviews of health benefit costs which, combined with the county employee wellness program, has resulted in a medical cost increase of less than one percent, well below the national average increase in health costs. The 2016 balanced budget includes a marginal increase in federal and state funding. Chester County receives approximately 42 percent of its operating revenues from federal and state grants, which are budgeted to increase by $2.4 million. The county’s property tax base slightly increased.
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Small art done in a big way ‘Christmas in Miniature’ show is an art lover’s paradise in Chadds Ford By John Chambless Staff Writer The “Christmas in Miniature” show is a Chadds Ford tradition that always draws a crowd, and at the opening afternoon of the exhibit at the Chadds Ford Gallery on Dec. 2, there were plenty of browsers and buyers finding their favorite small paintings. The show is an everysquare-inch affair that requires you to spend some time focusing on the
paintings that are displayed, quite literally, from floor to ceiling in four rooms. You can buy and take your purchases right away for gift-giving, and the works are replaced by others from the same artists. That means that the show warrants repeated visits to see what’s new, and it also means that if you find something you like, you’d better buy it right away, because it might not be there when you come back. This year’s show has a nice array of old favorites
and some newcomers. You’ll find everything from the inevitable Chester County barns to fine landscapes, animal portraits and a few things that push the envelope just a tiny bit. There are outstanding works by artist Ned Young scattered throughout the show. There’s a dazzling, razor-sharp autumn view of a Victorian home, “Morning Side,” that has a nearly photographic level of precision. His other works are just as strong. “Highballs,” by Sarah Yeoman, is a watercolor of glasses – a tricky thing to depict, but very well done. Bradley Hendershot’s “Monhegan Scallops” has
a lovely, battered wooden door with only a trace of blue paint. “Wellhouse, Poston Farm,” by Don Shoffner, captures the look of sunlight on a whitewashed barn door. There are a couple of cute, folk-art style paintings of country life by Alice Woodward, and several works by J.M. Standish of crisply rendered, sunny interiors that are as masterful as always. Monique Sarkessian has a fine summer light and a sense of space within the small dimensions of her beach scene, “A Day in Ventnor.” Local artist Karl Kuerner’s “Jet Stream” is a striking twilight view. There are other
The Chadds Ford Gallery is packed with small paintings for the ‘Christmas in Miniature’ show.
highlights, including Mike Tomasso’s vibrant little “Pears Checkers,” the simple woodland view “Birch” by Susan Myers, and the dazzling “Snow Day” by Ben Watson III. Watson’s winter scene is rendered in egg tempera. It’s mostly a white expanse of snow, but the tree trunks, spindly limbs and pool of melted snow are breathtakingly well done. The show kind of spills out into the whole gallery, so don’t forget to wander through the back rooms for other small works. You can go and browse, and then go again in a few
days because things will have been replaced. Just don’t hesitate if you find something you really love. The “Christmas in Miniature” exhibit continues at the Chadds Ford Gallery (1609 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford) through Dec. 31. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Call 610388-2412 or visit www. awyethgallery.com. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com.
‘Snow Day’ by Ben Watson III.
‘Jet Stream’ by Karl Kuerner.
‘Morning Side’ by Ned Young.
‘Pears Checkers’ by Mike Tomasso.
‘Monhegan Scallops’ by Bradley Hendershot.
‘Wellhouse, Poston Farm’ by Don Shoffner.
‘Sleigh Ride’ by Alice Woodward.
‘A Day in Ventnor’ by Monique Sarkessian.
‘A Merry Moveable Feast’ offers fine foods and historic homes in Kennett Square By John Chambless Staff Writer There are countless people – business owners, residents and visitors – who believe strongly in Kennett Square, and they will come together on Dec. 13 to celebrate the season and help out the Kennett Flash, the borough’s performance venue. “A Merry Moveable Feast” is a five-course progressive evening along North Union Street. Participants will sample foods and beverages from local businesses while visiting the decorated historic buildings along the street. There will be two groups of 24 ticket holders taking part in the event, with one grouping from 4 to 6:30 p.m., and one from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Lynn Sinclair, who is opening her home as part of this weekend’s event, said, “For six years, I organized the Candlelight Holiday Home Tour for the Kennett Square Historical Commission. One of the
things the HC did with the proceeds from the tour was to give an ‘Excellence in History Award’ to a Kennett High School graduate. The Historical Commission was replaced by the Historical Architectural Review Board in October, leaving no one to put on the Candlelight Tour. “Having just finished researching my neighbor’s property on North Union Street, I came up with the idea to put on a different kind of holiday tour,” Sinclair said. The strip of homes on North Union Street is a rare example of intact historic architecture. “In 1839, Hiram Hall sold 10 lots out of his 12-acre parcel,” Sinclair said. “These houses were built within a five-year period, from 1839 to 1844. All followed the same, basic Penn plan and had almost identical features of brick dental cornice work, an attic dormer and a fanlight over the front door. “I emailed the other homeowners on North Union to see if they
Photo by John Chambless
The historic buildings along North Union Street will be hosting visitors during the ‘Moveable Feast.’
would participate. No one hesitated!” Sinclair said. “It was decided that the Flash would be the recipient of the proceeds of this event, instead of a KHS scholarship.” As the host of the evening’s wrap-up, Sinclair said, “It’s a funny situation for me. I moved in October, but I had furniture that didn’t fit in my new house. I had
planned on having a tag sale so I just left it in the house. Because dessert is being served at my house, we expect people to linger there a bit longer than at the other stops. There will be plenty of room to socialize and enjoy the music!” Sinclair also thanked Liz Marden, who has served as the liaison with the food providers for the event.
In a posting on its website, the management of the Kennett Flash wrote, “This event is a very important year-end fundraiser for The Kennett Flash. We have had one of our best months in well over a year this past November, and are on planning some amazing events over the next couple of months, but as most of you know, we did go through some transitions this year and the small interruption in regular programming has lead to an increased need for fundraising.” The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at 200 N. Union St., hosted by Amanda and Dan Gannon. The food will come from Byrsa Bistro. Then there will be appetizers and champagne at 204 N. Union St., hosted by Anita D’Amico and Michael Berlin. The food will come from La Verona. The main course and wine will be served at 206 N. Union St., hosted by Donna and Dennis Melton, with food from Portobellos. An
“Intermezzo” will follow at 208 N. Union St., hosted by Catherine and Peter Patellis, with food from La Michoacana. Dessert and coffee will be served at 216 N. Union St., hosted by Lynn Synclair. The coffee and treats will come from Philter and Y’or So Sweet. Along the way, live music will be performed in several homes by Billy Penn Burger, Kenny Thompson, Mark Oppenlander of One Alternative, and others. Advance tickets are available online as well as at The Mushroom Cap and Sunrise Cafe, both in Kennett. Tickets are $100 per person and are all-inclusive. Seatings are limited to 24 people per seating, and there are two seatings. A portion of each ticket purchase will be tax-deductible. For a link to ticket purchasing, visit www.kennettflash.org. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. com.
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Supervisors OK amendment to projected Kennett Square mixed-use development By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors approved revisions to the township’s zoning ordinance that opens the way for a planned mixeduse residential community on North Walnut Street, currently being introduced by Walnut Street Development Partners, LLC on 16.6 acres north of Anson B. Nixon Park. The decision, reached at a public hearing at the supervisors’ meeting on Dec. 2. Approving the amendment to the ordinance were chairman Scudder Stevens and supervisor Dr. Richard Leff. The hearing was conducted by Township
Solicitor David Sander. The revised ordinance now permits seven dwelling units per acre on tracts of at least ten acres for mixed use, as long as public water and sewer are provided; the developer qualifies for and receives transfer development rights [TDR] for the property; the property is at least ten acres; and two access points to the development are added to a single road leading to the development. The revised ordinance also amends standards related to bulk standards, maximum building coverage, lot coverage and building height, as well as minimum yard requirements, alleys and vehicular parking spaces.
Although its plans are far from complete, Pia said that the development will include a combination of singlefamily homes, townhouses and apartments, with an age-restricted component attached to some of the units. The final number of units has not been finalized, he said. During the hearing, Sander introduced several letters of correspondence related to the request to edit the ordinance -- from the development company, the Chester County Planning Commission, the Brandywine Conservancy and Township Manager Lisa Moore, which included statements from the township’s planning commission regarding
its review of the text amendment. Developer Mike Pia, Jr. of Walnut Street Development Partners, LLC, said at the hearing that it was his intention to develop the site by following the township’s TDR ordinance, which was officially enacted on Nov. 18. Ordinance No. 246 was developed from the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code that authorizes local townships in the Commonwealth to create TDRs as a separate estate in properties where land conservation is most desired. In practice, TDRs allow municipalities like Kennett Township to better preserve farmland, woodlands, sensitive natural areas and scenic open spaces.
Pia said that he saw the need to enter into the transfer development rights program, beyond the Walnut Street project. “I recognize that we will be developing on Walnut Street within the high density that the township allows, so we thought it was a good way to promote smart growth, so if another developer does come into town and wants to develop another tract, there is something linking [the development of that tract] to the land preservation side,” Pia said. Pia said that the plans for the development have already gone through two rounds of review and revision with both the Chester County Planning Commission, the township’s
planning commission and the Brandywine Conservancy. The initial drawings for the Walnut Street development are scheduled to be unveiled at the supervisors’ Dec. 16 meeting. Although the requested changes to the township’s zoning ordinance have been approved and now allow Walnut Street Development Partners, LLC to proceed to the next steps of their plans, those who were at the hearing agreed that a permanent template is far from complete. The board agreed to extend discussion of the ordinance in the coming months. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.
Students of the Month honored at Penn’s Grove Penn’s Grove Middle School teachers nominate Students of the Month for each grade level team based on their academic achievements and participation in class and school activities.
Courtesy photo Pictured with Assistant Principal Kristen Chastain, Penn’s Grove Middle School seventh grade Students of the Month for October are, front from left, Danielle Bartos, Briana Brison, Jesus Cordova Rangel, Daniella Herrera Hurtado and Hannah Wilmont; top from left, Caydin Grasty, Perla Rivera-Marin, Turner Hannon, Maddy D’Antonio, George Arboleda and Steven Hartley.
Courtesy photo Pictured with Assistant Principal Kristen Chastain, Penn’s Grove Middle School eighth grade Students of the Month for October are, front from left, Autumn Conneen, Emily Weaver, Bruce Weis, Lexi Fetrow and Juliana Lenge; middle from left, Luis Vivero, Race Oatman, Madison Dunn, Jack Wills and Ryan Davis; top from left, Caroline Casey and Jordyn Keys.
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Through Jan. 10 ‘A Longwood Christmas’ Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square) hosts “A Longwood Christmas” through Jan. 10. The gardens are decorated inside and out with lights, lighted fountains, thousands of poinsettias, and decorated trees in the Conservatory. Admission is by timed admission ticket only, with tickets issued for a specific date and time. Visit www. longwoodgardens.org. Through Jan. 7 ‘A Brandywine Christmas’ The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts its annual holiday display through Jan. 7. There will be a landscaped, operating O-gauge model train display, a collection of rare antique dolls dressed in vintage clothing, thousands of whimsical Critters (ornaments and decorations handcrafted by Brandywine volunteers from natural materials) displayed on towering trees, and special events. The museum will remain open until 9 p.m. on Dec. 10 and 17, with musical performances and drop-in creative art activities for all ages. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for students and children ages 6 and older (free for children 5 and younger and members). For more information, call 610-388-2700 or visit www. brandywinemuseum.org. Through Jan. 3 ‘Holidays at Hagley’ Hagley Museum and Library hosts “Holidays at Hagley” through Jan. 3. The event spotlights Eleutherian Mills, the original du Pont family home, decorated for the holiday season. This year’s display, “A Feminine Touch,” will feature decorations of embroidery
and lace, a traditional pastime for the women of the du Pont family and the women of the time. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The house will be decorated with dried flowers, fruit, greenery, and other natural materials. The Belin House Organic Café will be serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum is located on Route 141 in Wilmington, Del. The GPS address is 201 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington, Del. For more information, call 302658-2400 weekdays or visit www.hagley.org. Dec. 12 to 20 Photos with Santa Millburn Orchards (1495 Appleton Rd., Elkton, Md.) will offer free photos with Santa on Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can also bring their own cameras for photos with Santa. Visit www. millburnorchards.com. Dec. 13 Senior Center Sunday dinner The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors an afternoon “Sunday Dinner with Friends” on Dec. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. This month’s theme is “Homemade Christmas Dinner.” There will be live entertainment. The cost is $10 per person. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Call 610-444-4819 a week in advance for reservations. Dec. 13 ‘Messiah’ Sing A Kennett Square holiday tradition continues with Handel’s “Messiah” Sing on Dec. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Advent in Kennett Square. Director Wilson G. Somers leads the Chancel Choir of Advent and the Tatnall School Choir, as well as professional soloists.
The event benefits southern churches destroyed by arson. The Episcopal Church of the Advent is at 401 N. Union St. For more information, visit http://www.adventks.org or call 610-444-4624. Dec. 13 Vendor shopping event Avon Grove Intermediate School (395 S. Jennersville Rd., West Grove) hosts a vendor holiday shopping event to benefit KX Athletics on Dec. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Vendors will include Paparazzi, Altera Vita Home Design, Thirty-One, Jamberry Nails, Lucky Girl Cheer Bows, Rodan & Fields, Stella & Dot, Scentsy, Tupperware, Advo Care, Homemade Candies, Go Fit Bandz, Jewelry in Candles, Pampered Chef, Plexus, Soy Candle Creations and others. Dec. 17 Driver safety course The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors an AARP Driver Safety Program for drivers age 50 and older on Dec. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. This course is applicable for those who have previously completed the eight-hour course. The session explains the changes that occur in vision, hearing, and reaction time with aging, and provides driving safety tips. There is no test and participants may be eligible to receive a discount on their auto insurance premium. Call 610444-4819 for information or reservations. 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: Third Annual
Hometown Holiday Show (Dec. 11, 8 p.m., $15 and $18); Mojo Stu Blue Christmas benefit for Kidphit (Dec. 12, 8 p.m., $15 and $18); Johnny Neel with Melissa Alesi (Dec. 13, 7 p.m., $16 and $19); Stand Up Comedy Night with Hannah Harkness, Neill Carroll, Matt Hagerty, Marc Staudenmaier and Mike Brooks (Dec. 17, 8 p.m., $12 and $14); Better Than Bacon Fifth Annual Non-Denominational Holiday Extravaganza (Dec. 18, 8 p.m., $15); Crossroads with Dennis Melton, Billy Penn Burger, Michael Melton, Tommy Geddes and Bob Beach (Dec. 19, 8 p.m., $16); Open Mic with Sam Kwietniak (Dec. 20, 7 p.m., $4); The Remedy (Dec. 23, 8 p.m., $12 and $15); Arden Kind, the Subterraneans and Route Seven (Jan. 2, 8 p.m., $12 and $14); Fabio Mittino and Bert Lams (Jan. 5, 8 p.m., $20 and $23); Davey Dickens Jr. and the Troubadors (Jan. 8, 8 p.m., $15 and $17); No Stringz Attached “Cargasm” with Joy Ike (Jan. 9, 8 p.m., $10 and $15); The Collingwood (Jan. 15, 8 p.m., $12 and $15); Sounds of Society: Chicago tribute band (Jan. 16, 8 p.m., $22 and $25); Jane Lee Hooker with Vinyl Artifacts (Jan. 22, 8 p.m., $15 and $18); The Dupont Brothers with Nicole Zell (Jan. 24, 7 p.m., $12 and $15); Francis Dunnery (Jan. 30, 8 p.m., $27 and $32); Sin City Band (Feb. 6, 8 p.m., $12 and $14); Jeffrey Gaines (Feb. 12, 8 p.m., $20 and $25); Hello I Must Be Going: Phil Collins tribute band (Feb. 13, 8 p.m., $20 and $25). 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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Crafts for holiday giving are on view at the Oxford Arts Alliance through Dec. 23 (see listing).
Through Dec. 23 Artisan Gift Shop The Artisan Gift Shop continues through Dec. 23 at the Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford). Hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (until 8 p.m. on Fridays). The show has original art and crafts by regional artists for holiday gift-giving. For more information, visit www. oxfordart.org. Through Dec. 24 ‘Art for the Holidays’ The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Route 52, Greenville, Del.) presents “Art for the Holidays” through Dec. 24, with paintings by Frank DePietro, Janis Fitch, Michele Green, George Martz, Ann Guidera-Matey, Laura McMillan, Marjorie Egee and Anna Biggs, mixed-media works by Sylvia Naylor and Barbara Straussberg, jewelry by Anna Biggs and Estalle Lukoff, art glass by Fran Miller, ceramics by Minori Thorpe, handmade ornaments and more. There will be a reception on Dec. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net. Through Dec. 31 ‘Christmas in Miniature’ Chadds Ford Gallery (1609 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford) continues its “Christmas in
Miniature” show of small works for holiday giving through Dec. 31. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Call 610-388-2412 or visit www. awyethgallery.com. Through Jan. 13 ‘Gifted’ The Art Trust Gallery (16 W. Market St., West Chester) presents “Gifted,” a show of original art by regional artists for holiday gift-giving, through Jan. 13. A “Holiday Shopping Night” is slated Dec. 9 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 484-467-1664 or visit www.thearttrust.org. Dec. 11 to Jan. 16 John Suplee ‘Places’ The Church Street Gallery (12 S. Church St., West Chester) will exhibit “Places,” paintings by John Suplee, from Dec. 11 to Jan. 16. A cocktail reception will open the show on Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Visit www.churchstreetgallerywc. com. To submit items to the Art Spot, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015
Indians fall to Springfield, 45-36, in opening round of UHS tourney
Poor shooting leads to Unionville loss
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Opening nights, whether they be in the theater or on the playing field, are often a nerve-wracking unveiling of that which has been rehearsed, tweaked and fiddled with in the days and weeks that lead up to the first performance. It is the first day the public is invited to see what has been going on behind closed doors, and allow those associated with the performance to get a first glimpse, offer the first evaluation, and get back to the rehearsal space to re-tool before the next performance. Although the Unionville High School basketball team’s opening night game last Friday evening had none of the pageantry of a Broadway show, it revealed much in the way of what needs to be improved upon this upcoming season. Above all else, more effective shooting would top that list. After holding Springfield to a meager 21 points through the first three quarters of the game, the Indians squandered a tenpoint lead in the fourth quarter to lose 45-36 in the opening round of UHS Tip Off Tournament, held Dec. 4 and 5 at Unionville High School.
Unionville shot just 11 for 59 from the floor for the entire game, but it was the fourth quarter that served to magnify its poor shooting, as the Indians managed just five points while surrendering 24 points that led to a massive comeback by Springfield, whose offensive surge was highlighted by four threepointers,10-11 free throw shooting, and a swarming full-court press that stymied any chance of an Indian offense. At the start, both teams exhibited all of the trappings of opening night jitters, as Springfield shot 2 for 12 from the field and Unionville just 1 for 13, which at the end of the first quarter gave Unionville a slim 5-4 lead. The second quarter saw the emergence of a potential offensive weapon for Joe Kilpatrick’s 2015-16 squad, as senior guard Jordan Shasteen connected on two threepointers, with the second coming with 1:55 left in the first half to give the Indians a 17-8 lead. Carrying a 9-point lead into the second half, the third quarter revealed yet another go-to offensive presence for Kilpatrick. Receiving passes from guards Kyle Goodier and Drew Menninger, senior center Pat Clark, Jr. showed some strong
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Unionville forward Austin Fullington guards Springfield’s Nick Fox during the Indians’ 45-36 loss in the UHS Tip Off Tournament on Dec. 4.
footwork in the paint, as he maneuvered his way for three baskets, while going 2-2 from the foul line in the third, to give Unionville a comfortable lead heading into the last quarter. Ask any theater producer, playwright or director and they will proclaim that in theater, a play or musical is not just defined by its first act, but by the entirety of its story. Translated to last Friday’s
loss, Unionville’s last act was slow and insufferable. Leading 31-21, Goodier hit a three-pointer early to extend the Indians’ lead, but as the fourth quarter reached midway, two three-pointers by Alex DeAngelis and Justin Collins kept Springfield in the game. With 5:03 left, Kyle Ryan was fouled on a layup attempt and drilled two free-throws to bring his team to within seven
points. After Kilpatrick called a time out, his club was promptly assaulted with a full-court press from Springfield, which led to errant passes and turnovers, and soon after, the ultimate death knell. With 3:30 remaining, Kyle Long hit a three-pointer to narrow Unionville’s lead to 36-32, which was then followed by a layup and three-pointer by Kyle
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Unionville center Pat Clark, Jr. led all Indian scorers with 13 points.
Kennett center Sean Rodgers battles for a rebound during the Blue Demons’ 60-50 loss to Downingtown East on Dec. 4, in the opening game of the UHS Tip Off Tournament.
Sullivan. Finally, Ryan stole the ball on an Indian in-bounds play and nailed a three-pointer to give the Cougars a lead they never relinquished. Long was the comeback star for Springfield, shooting 5-6 from the free-throw line, while Ryan converted all four of his free throws in the quarter. Ryan led Springfield with 13 points, while Long scored 12 points. Unionville was led by Clarke with 13 points, while Shasteen scored 12. On Dec. 5, Unionville fell to 0-2, when they lost to Downingtown East, 47-38 on the second night of the tournament, despite 14 points from Shasteen and 13 points from senior forward Austin Fullington. The Indians continued their season with an away game at Henderson on Dec. 8, and will host Great Valley on Dec. 10. Kennett High School, the other local team in the UHS Tip Off Tournament, was defeated 60-50, in the opening game of the tournament on Dec. 4. The Blue Demons were led by Matthew Kelly with 14 points, Tyler Nunn with 12 points and Connor McGlone with 11 points. Kennett hosted West Chester East on Dec. 8, and will host Sun Valley on Dec. 10. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.
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‘There’s no ceiling for how good she can be’
As Oxford’s Morgan Curl prepares for the upcoming swimming season, she has already rewritten the school’s record books and is pushing herself, day after day, to become the best swimmer she can be By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Morgan Curl’s routine is to wake up early enough each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday so that she can make the 45-minute drive to where the Delaware Swim Team holds its early-morning practices. She’ll swim for 60 or 90 minutes, and then head to Oxford Area High School for a full day of classes. After school, she’ll swim and work out some more. The schedule isn’t any less demanding on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when Curl will usually put in three more hours of practice. All that work is in hopes of shaving eight-tenths of a second off her time in the 500 freestyle. “We train a lot,” Curl said during an interview in November. “There’s nothing better than when you look at the board and you’ve dropped your time.” For Curl, hard work and determination come naturally, which is a good thing because in her chosen sport two-tenths of a second can mean the difference between success and failure, and the athlete who is willing to work the hardest is usually the one who will see the results. As the 2015-2016 swimming season gets underway, Curl, a junior, is looking to earn a trip to states for the third consecutive year for the Hornets. As a sophomore,
she was a finalist in the 2014-15 Pennsylvania AAA State Championships, finishing in sixth place with a time of 5:00.82 in the 500 freestyle. According to Michael Price, Oxford’s athletic director, the school hasn’t had a female swimmer as accomplished as Curl in quite some time, and she’s in the process of rewriting the Hornets’ record books. She is currently ranked 17th in Pennsylvania on collegeswimming.com, and 406th overall for the class of 2017. She has her sights sets on competing competitively in college after she graduates in June of 2017. Curl danced and tried horseback riding when she was younger, but swimming was always her favorite sport. “My mom always tells me that I was born in the water,” Curl explained. “I would stay in the pool all the time and if they tried to take me out, I would cry.” Swimming became a year-long pursuit about four years ago. In addition to competing for the Hornets, she also trains with the Delaware Swim Team. “Morgan is a very talented swimmer,” explained Pablo Marmolejo, the program director and head coach for the Delaware Swim Team. “She has a great feel for the water, and her level of commitment is very high.” Marmolejo explained
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Morgan Curl, a junior at Oxford Area High School, is looking to earn a trip to states for the third consecutive year. As a sophomore, she was a finalist in the 2014-15 Pennsylvania AAA State Championships, finishing in sixth place with a time of 5:00.82 in the 500 freestyle.
that only an extremely dedicated athlete would make the 45-minute trip to practice before and after school. When she’s in the water, Curl is always focused on improving herself. “She never misses a practice, and she always tries very hard,” Marmolejo said.
As a member of the Delaware Swim Team, Curl has the opportunity to compete with local standouts like Emma Brinton and Olivia Paoletti, who last season helped lead Avon Grove to its first Ches-Mont League National Division Championship. Curl said that one reason
that she likes swimming is because, while it’s individually competitive, swimmers are still a part of a team. The opportunity to challenge herself against the top high school swimmers in Pennsylvania was a positive experience for her when she made it to states. “It was a confidence booster,” she explained. “I knew that states was really competitive. I didn’t think that it would be as competitive as it was.” Her background as a dancer helped her establish good technique as a swimmer, which is one of her strengths in the sport. Marmolejo said that through hard work, Curl has improved her underwater kicking, and has very good technique overall. The 500 freestyle is her strongest event. Curl believes that her height— she’s now five-footeleven—is an asset in the distance events. That’s a good height for college and professional swimmers, and college recruiters consider height when they are deciding if a swimmer might have the potential for success at the next level. Marmolejo is convinced that, as Curl works hard to continue to improve her techniques and make the most of her physical skills, she will accomplish her fastest swimming at the collegiate level. He sees the potential for her to compete at the Division 1 level for a
very good school. During the next year, they will learn a lot more about the caliber of schools that might be potential landing spots for Curl once she graduates from Oxford. Even though she is very dedicated to swimming, Curl is also a standout in the classroom. She currently has a weighted grade-point average of 4.4, making her one of the top 20 students in the class. With her demanding practice schedule, there’s little time for many other after-school activities, but she is a member of the National Honor Society. Curl is focused on the upcoming season for Oxford. She is optimistic about the Hornets’ development as a team, and she would like to earn another berth at states. She also wants to improve her time in the 500 freestyle to below five minutes. With her drive to succeed, Marmolejo expects Curl to attain all her goals. “I think she’s going to be great,” Marmolejo said. “She has a lot of potential. She knows that she has a special talent—the physical talent, and then you combine that with a good work ethic. There’s no ceiling for how good she can be.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty. com.
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Donations pour in for Kennett Square Girl Scout Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance earns Silver Award The ACE Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance of Oxford collected 1,285 items at their recent holiday gift collection. Gifts included blankets, toiletries, gloves, hats, hand warmers, snacks, paper products and more. These items were shared by New Day Drop-In Center and Dawn’s Place, both in Philadelphia, The Oaks Ministry (a new ministry in Oxford opening a home for vulnerable women), and The Lighthouse in Oxford. Many of the people served by the Philadelphia sites are originally from surrounding suburbs, and
not the city. In addition to ACE members, among the workers were Liz and friends from Chester County Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CCAT), abolitionist and author Carol Hart Metzker, the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Youth Group of West Chester, Mary Miller with gourmet treats for workers, Donna Purcell, Sally Arter of Oxford Senior Center, and Jamie of the Salvation Army. A young girl brought her stuffed animals to share, and said about the treasured friends, “My stuffed
animals said they are proud to be here.” At First Friday in Oxford on Dec. 4, local artist Reenie Chase, and Jerome Rodio, owner of Slightly Touched, presented to ACE an original painting done by Chase titled “Destitute.” It portrays a girl slumped on a street, showing the vulnerable girls that ACE is working to bring out of modern day slavery. It will be on display at the next meeting of ACE (Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. at the Oxford Senior Center). The community is invited to come to learn more about human trafficking.
Kennett High School students hold ceramics sale
At the Kennett High School Ceramics Sale, nearly 35 pieces -- including wheel-thrown and hand-built mugs, bowls, and vases -will be for sale. All works are crafted by students in teacher Jodi Davidson’s Advanced Ceramics I, II, and III classes. Six years ago, Davidson
and her students developed this way to add to their annual budget, with all proceeds helping purchase materials like clay and glaze for future projects. “The students have created some beautiful work, and the money helps to supplement our program,” Davidson said. Last year’s sale raised $740.
The sale will be held in the school’s lobby on Dec. 11, and will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prices range from $5 to $35.
Eleni E. Gerovasiliou, 14, of Kennett Square earned the prestigious Girl Scout Silver Award this year. The Silver Award is the highest Award a Girl Scout can earn at the Cadette level. Eleni’s Communality Service project addressed an ongong community need at the Timothy School for children with autism. One of the skills needed for high-school age students who are transitioning to a work environment is the concept of checking in and out of the workplace, such as the use of a time card and or a scanning ID system.
Eleni designed, initiated and carried out a learning system in the classroom to help students understand and increase their skills in this important work-related skill. She led volunteers in the creation and implementation of this project at all levels of the school, in the Daily Living Clinic and the elementary school. Eleni and her volunteers went to each classroom and explained how the system would be implemented and how important it is to learn these skills for the future work environment.
Eleni E. Gerovasiliou working on Silver Award project for the Timothy School’s Uniform Check in system.
PennDOT reopens Route 41 bridges The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has reopened Route 41 (Gap Newport Pike) following the replacement of the bridge over Valley Creek and rehabilitation of the bridge over Officer’s Run in Atglen Borough and West Fallowfield and West Sadsbury townships. “Executing an aggressive construction schedule allowed us to completely rebuild both structurally deficient bridges in six weeks and reopen
this critical highway for the thousands of motorists and commercial vehicles who depend on it for travel through Chester County,” said PennDOT district executive Kenneth M. McClain. PennDOT’s contractor began construction on Oct. 20 to replace the existing concrete beam structure carrying Route 41 (Gap Newport Pike) over Valley Creek with a new 48-foot long, one-span precast concrete arch structure. The new bridge has two 11-foot travel lanes and two eightfoot shoulders. The bridge was originally built in 1954. At the same time, crews began the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying Route 41 (Gap Newport Pike) over Officer’s Run, which
also dates back to 1954. The contractor replaced the deteriorated beams and deck with a 42-foot long, one-span, steel beam superstructure. The bridges, which are located just south of the Route 372 (Lower Valley Road) intersection and stand approximately 850 feet apart, are no longer classified as structurally deficient following the completion of construction. The Route 41 (Gap Newport Pike) bridges carry an average of 13,412 vehicles per day, 27 percent of which are trucks. J.D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Chester County, was the general contractor on the $7,507,642 project, which was financed with 80 percent federal and 20 percent state funds.
Wilkinson and Williams named Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month Oxford Area High School students Emma Wilkinson and Mike Williams were honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for October. Emma, daughter of Margaret and Steve Wilkinson, is a two-year member of National Honor Society and a three-year member of Student Council, where she serves as president after serving as treasurer in her junior year. She has served as historian for the Class of 2016 for two years. Emma is a four-year member and current president of the high school’s chapter of Future Business Leaders of America, as well as Region 9 president of the Pennsylvania FBLA. She attended the 2015 Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference held in April in Hershey, where she and her project partners, current seniors Jocelyn Golly and Julia Koehler, earned sixth place in the state in the Video Production competition, qualifying to attend the FBLA National
Leadership Conference held in Chicago this past summer. Emma is a four-year member of the varsity track team, where she specializes in the mile, and the crosscountry team. After graduation Emma plans to study biochemistry, and her college choices include Virginia Tech, North Carolina State and Ohio State universities. Mike, son of Shirley and Michael Williams, is serving his second year as president of the Class of 2016. He is a member of National Honor Society, the Helping Hands community service club and Future Business Leaders of America. Mike played varsity football in his junior and senior years at strong safety and wide receiver, and second base on the varsity baseball team for two years. As a junior he was named All Ches-Month League Honorable Mention in both sports. After graduation Mike plans to attend college to study engineering.
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Oxford Area High School students Emma Wilkinson and Mike Williams were honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for October. Pictured from left are Michael, Shirley and Mike Williams; Oxford Rotary Club Senior of the Month program coordinator Connie Winchester; and Emma, Margaret and Steve Wilkinson.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015
CHESTER COUNTY PRESS
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Benefit raises $55,000 for area youth By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
The West Grove United Methodist Church will hold its Live Nativity on Dec. 19 (see listing).
Through Dec. 13 Holiday gifts in Oxford The Ten Thousand Villages Gift Shop will be open at the Oxford Presbyterian Church (6 Pine St., Room 206, Oxford) through Dec. 13. The shop offers fair-trade goods from around the world. Hours are First Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. On Dec. 4, Iris Gray Dowling, a local author, will be present from 5 to 8 p.m. sign books about local history. Dec. 11 and 12 ‘Christmas at the Oaks’ The Oaks (558 Waterway Rd., Oxford) will present “Christmas at the Oaks: A Bargain Bazaar” on Dec. 11 from 5 to 9 p.m., and Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be live music, a nativity, carolers, food and Christmas crafts for sale. Proceeds benefit the Oaks ministry for women in need. Dec. 12 Drive-through Nativity The community is invited to attend a three-part Christmas celebration hosted by Beulah Baptist Church on Dec. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. The central event, “Bethlehem @ Beulah,” is a drive-through Nativity. Visitors will hear an angel choir, see shepherds watching their flocks, and visit a stable sheltering baby Jesus and his parents. Villagers will be roaming the street, telling the Christmas story to passengers as vehicles drive through. In the church auditorium, “The Story Continues” features a series of dramatic monologues portraying the stories of individuals who had a significant encounter with Jesus. These presentations will take place every 15 minutes. There will also be a hospitality center providing light refreshments. The church is on Route 896, 300 yards north of the intersection of routes 896 and 10 in Upper Oxford. For more information, call 610-932-9595 or email beulahbaptist@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, the celebration will be held on Dec. 13. Dec. 12 Cookie Walk The Saint Christopher Episcopal Church (116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford) will be holding a Cookie Walk on Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. Homemade cookies and candy will be on sale. Dec. 13 ‘Lessons and Carols’ The Avondale Presbyterian Church (420 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale) will hold a traditional “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” on Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join in telling the Christmas story through scripture and song. For more information, call 610-268-2919. Dec. 16 Joseph’s People The monthly JP West Grove meeting for the unemployed/underemployed will be on Dec. 16 at 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Life Center
For 364 days a year, the Garage Community and Youth Centers in West Grove and Kennett Square provide vital resources to more than 400 at-risk middle- and highschool students in southern Chester County. For many of these young people, The Garage is a lifeline to their dreams. For one night a year, however, everyone associated with The Garage puts down
the tools of assistance and mentoring, and simply rocks out. Such was the occasion of The Garage's sixth annual holiday auction, held Dec. 5 at the Kennett Square center, which drew more than 300 volunteers, supporters, friends and local leaders for a night of frivolity and fund-raising. A preliminary tabulation estimates that the benefit raised more than $55,000, which will be earmarked for operating expenses for the two centers. The Hilton Garden Inn
of ABVM’s Church (300 State Rd., West Grove). The presenter will be deacon Jeff Hanna. His topic will be “Interview Preparation and the Interview.” There will be prayerful support, introductions to community resources, and encouraging member interaction. Visit www.josephspeople.org. To submit items to the Church Calendar, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty. com. There is no charge. Information should be received at least two weeks before the event. Not every submission can be included. Please include the address and contact information for the church in your submission.
of Kennett Square provided most of the many desserts and hors d'oeuvres, while Penn Liberty Bank, Fulton Bank, Ciprani Consulting and the Jesse Johnston Team served as corporate sponsors for the event. Miguel Alban of Hispanic Approach served as the benefit's official auctioneer. The live auction included a
week-long trip to London, a week in Jamaica, golf foursomes at local golf courses, a four-hour sailing tour on a Catalina boat, as as well as several vacation getaways, jewelry and fun items. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.
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Mike and Dot Bontrager, and Karen and John Delaney, were among the more than 300 guests who attended the holiday auction for the Garage Community and Youth Center on Dec. 5.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Several items, including original art and gifts, were part of both silent and live auctions that helped raise more than $55,000.
Kristin Proto, executive director of the Garage Community and Youth Center, welcomed guests to the event.
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Kennett High School’s FBLA is a winner At the Dec. 3 event held at Great Valley High School, Kennett High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) team had its most successful regional competition in the club’s history. Kennett won 11 firstplace trophies in events ranging from Management
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team’s performance to the educators who have helped the students. “Their results speak for themselves, and all of the teachers who have worked with these students have played a huge role in their academic and social development,” O’Sullivan said.
Oxford Area High School students get advice on careers The Oxford Area High School Guidance Department recently organized the school’s annual Career Fair, designed to help students become more aware of career opportunities and what it takes to pursue a desired profession. Businesspersons,
professionals, healthcare employees, law enforcement and military personnel, self-employed persons, and many others from throughout the community spoke with students in rotating sessions throughout the morning.
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Franz Shelley of W.L. Gore & Associates spoke about careers in chemical engineering with freshmen Rachel Smith, center, and Rachel Heald.
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Anthony Derrico, seated, of the Oxford Arts Alliance Academy of Music spoke with junior Ethan Wooding about pursuing a career in music performance.
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Happy Holidays 5 Simple Steps to Keep Pets Healthy Over the Holidays
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(StatePoint) When making holiday plans, consider your pets’ health needs. Here, five veterinary experts weigh in on steps to keep pets happy and healthy amid the hubbub. Resist Those Pleading Eyes According to veterinary nutritionist Dr. Dottie LaFlamme, high-calorie tidbits contribute to caloric overload and bad habits, while lacking necessary nutrient balance. “Just one teaspoon of beef fat can contain almost twice the calories a small dog should consume in daily treats,” LaFlamme notes, adding that feeding from the table also promotes begging behavior. “If you must give pets a treat, feed it in their bowl after the meal to help with portion control.” Avoid Holiday Hazards The holidays can be toxic to pets. Chocolate poisoning is one of the most common accidents during the holidays, according to veterinary critical care specialist and toxicologist Dr. Justine Lee. Other food foes include grapes, raisins, bones, unbaked yeast bread dough, alcohol and xylitol, a common sugar substitute. Likewise, “Potpourri liquid contains detergents that can cause severe ulcers and burns in a cat’s mouth, while tinsel can act as a severe linear foreign body when stuck in a cat’s stomach and intestines,” she explains. If you’re hosting, ensure houseguests pet-proof pill bottles. Take Preventive Measures Owners often experience a false sense of security about parasite prevention when the weather turns cooler. However, the holidays are no time to take a break from heartworm prevention, even though heartworms are spread by infected mosquitoes, says veterinary parasitologist Dr. Patricia Payne. Why? Because preventives work retroactively on heartworm larvae acquired earlier in the season. “There’s no way to accurately predict past or future transmission, so the American Heartworm Society recommends year-round heartworm prevention for dogs and cats,” she explains. “Make sure to put a reminder on your holiday calendar to give routine monthly preventives to pets.” Give the Gift of Activity “When we removed hunting from pets’ daily lives, we reduced their physical and mental activity,” explains veterinary behaviorist Dr. Jacqueline Neilson. “When pets lack mental stimulation, they can become bored and depressed, and often create their own stimulating activities, such as chewing items or barking at passersby.” Beat this concern with food puzzles and toys that require pets to work, play or “hunt.” “Consider your pet’s personality when choosing holiday gifts,” says Neilson. “If your dog likes to chew things, a food toy that needs to be squeezed between the jaws may be ideal. Herding breeds may prefer a toy they can nudge.” Travel Prep An estimated 30 million people travel with their pets annually, and holidays are primetime for hitting the road. Flying? Check your airline’s pet requirements. For car travel, invest in a carrier. “Your pet will appreciate a safe haven while traveling,” says Dr. Robert Stannard, who recommends adding a favorite blanket to provide a sense of familiarity. Travel bowls, favorite toys and medications are necessities, not luxuries. Just be careful not to overfeed. “Like us, pets can get motion sickness,” says Stannard. “Don’t feed your pet right before leaving, and limit food during travel to help prevent digestive upset.” With a few precautionary measures, your fourlegged family members can have a happy, healthy holiday season.
Tips and tricks for fussfree holiday entertaining (BPT) - The holidays are a time of celebration, not for stressing about how you’re going to feed a room full of hungry guests. Serving fanciful fare in a beautiful setting shouldn’t be difficult - just use the tricks of entertaining experts. Here are five lowfuss ways to impress guests with divine dishes and tasty treats. Warm guests upon arrival with unique beverages No matter what you’re celebrating, toast to good health and happiness by serving a special seasonal drink as guests arrive. No need to create a complex concoction - instead use your slow cooker to create warm beverages that leave a lasting impression. It’s easy to whip up a large batch of spicy cider or fruity mulled wine ahead of time so you can spend more time greeting guests as they come in from the cold. Just set out festive mugs or glasses and guests can ladle a serving at their leisure. Create the ultimate cheese platter Tempt taste buds and satisfy hunger pangs without much effort by creating a scrumptious cheese platter. From shredded to crumbled and sharp to sweet, Stella Cheese makes a variety of artisanal cheeses so selecting the perfect mix is simple.
Simply set out three to five cheeses with different textures and flavors. Plan on 2 ounces per person for an appetizer cheese plate and 4-6 ounces per person if cheese is the main food. Add crackers and other accompaniments like jam, olives and nuts. Learn more at www. StellaCheese.com. Design a themed dessert tray The holidays call for a little something sweet to satisfy the palate, but there’s no need to spend the days prior to the event blending and baking. Let a fun foodie theme be your guide when selecting a dessert offering. For example, buy a variety of the most decadent chocolates available and set on a silver tray for guests to indulge in. Alternatively, add a touch of class by creating a truffle bar on a stunning dessert tower. These rich desserts are as visually stunning as they are appetizing, and a small amount goes a long way - no cooking required. Add ambiance with simple festive decor The atmosphere you create sets the tone for the entire event. Start with a showstopping table centerpiece. Create a beautiful bouquet of fresh evergreen plucked from a pine in your yard or grab a trio of large vases and
fill with shiny holiday bulbs. Add a sense of refinement by using colorful cloth napkins and floating candles in small glass bowls filled with water and cranberries. Finally, set out your best stemware and fun glass charms - then at the conclusion of the party, let guests take the charm home as a gift. Serve appetizers instead of full courses It’s not always necessary to plan a five course sit-down dinner for your holiday guests. To encourage mingling and merriment during more casual affairs, an appetizer buffet is a mouthwatering option. Plan ahead and use your creativity. A smoked fish draped in lemon wedges and capers makes a beautiful presentation. Add a crudité plate and a signature appetizer like savory Sausage, Tomato & Goat Cheese Tarts and you’ll be getting rave reviews from guests young and old. Try this recipe to get started: Sausage, Tomato & Goat Cheese Tarts courtesy of Melissa Russo of TheFarmGirlGabs.com Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed 4 oz. Stella goat cheese 1 small tomato, sliced 3/4 cup cooked, ground
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Italian sausage 1/2 cup grated Stella parmesan cheese 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400 F. Unwrap puff pastry sheet and roll out so it is smooth. Using a knife, cut puff pastry into 6 equal size squares. Use a small glass to score a circle in the center of each square. This will cause the outside edges to puff up around the center filling. Place one tomato slice, some crumbled goat cheese and sausage in the center of each square. Sprinkle each square with parmesan cheese and top with chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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