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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Deadlocked East Nottingham Township Vacancy Board

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is unable to reach an agreement on a candidate to fill supervisor vacancy

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By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The East Nottingham Township Vacancy Board – comprised of supervisors Art Rieck, John Coldiron, and Joe Raffa, as well as township secretary Pat

Brady – convened at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22 to attempt to fill one of the two vacancies on the township’s Board of Supervisors. It was a tense, unusual meeting from the onset. Brady, serving as the

chairperson of the vacancy board, made a motion to appoint Joe Bauer to fill a vacancy created by supervisor Jane Ladley’s resignation in November. Bauer was one of the five eligible people who offered letters of interest

to fill the vacancy. Rieck seconded the motion to appoint Bauer. When the vote was taken to appoint Bauer, Brady and Rieck voted yes, while Coldiron and Raffa opposed the appointment. Next, Raffa made a

motion to nominate Gary Coates, who also submitted a letter of interest to fill this vacancy. Raffa said that Coates finished in third place in the most recent election, and he should be the one Continued on Page 3A

Oxford Borough Council votes to accept parking management study By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

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build a parking garage in the business district at the Dec. 21 meeting as borough council formally accepted a parking management study that was completed by West Chester-based Krug Architects. At the start of the meeting, Stephen Krug, the principal of Krug Architects, offered an update to borough council about the parking management study, which was initially unveiled at a meeting in October. Oxford is exploring parking garage options as a way to boost economic development

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An image of the proposed parking garage.

in the business district by attracting new businesses and maintaining the current ones. Donna Hosler, the execu-

tive director of Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., expressed her support for a long-term solution to the parking issues in the business district.

“This is how I’m going to because we don’t have the be able to sell [Oxford] to parking.” a large employer,” Hosler Krug Architects has said. “There are businesses worked with communities that don’t even look at us Continued on Page 2A

Township thanks Hammaker for his service By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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In a ceremony held at the start of last Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting at Kennett Township, colleagues, friends and residents congratulated outgoing supervisor Robert Hammaker on his 12 years on the board, and his longtime contribution to the township. Hammaker took part in his last board meeting on Dec. 16, joined by fellow board members Scudder Stevens, chairman, and Dr. Richard Leff. He was presented with a plaque of appreciation by Stevens, and received a standing ovation from those who attended the meeting. His position on the board will be filled by Whitney Hoffman, who was elected after defeating challenger Ted Moxon in November. With Hammaker’s depar-

ture and Hoffman’s election, the township board will now be made up of three Democrats. “When I first came to the board, it was Bob who was particularly supportive of me, and encouraging of me, and brought a balance to the transition, for the beginning of my term, and I am eternally grateful for his actions in that regard,” Stevens said. “It’s been a personal pleasure to have been able to work with Bob [and experiencing the] wisdom and the knowledge that he has brought to the table as we have sat together to work through issues of the township. “That understanding of the depth of issues and the depth of knowledge of what has happened in the past, and his wisdom in knowing why that’s important, have been important in guiding me in my role as a supervisor,” Stevens added. “It’s

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Outgoing Kennett Township supervisor Robert Hammaker ended his 12-year term on the board on Dec. 16. Pictured with him are fellow supervisors Scudder Stevens, Dr. Richard Leff, township Manager Lisa Moore, roadmaster Roger Lysle, and township Police Chief Lydell Nolt.

with great appreciation service.” Richard L. Gaw, e-mail that we salute him for his To contact Staff Writer rgaw@chestercounty.com.

Troopers and Walmart give a happy holiday to five local families By John Chambless Staff Writer

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Peggy De Shields with her four grandchildren and Trooper Samantha Minnucci.

Christmas came just a bit early for five local families, thanks to troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police Avondale station, who teamed up to help families who might otherwise not have had holiday gifts. Trooper Samantha Minnucci delivered wrapped presents to several families on Dec. 23, and other families came to the Avondale station to pick up their gifts. The holiday program came together in the past few weeks, but the idea was planted over the summer during the Camp Cadet program. “With our Camp Cadet

program, our goal is to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the youth in our society,” Minnucci said. “Camp Cadet is a free camp for our Chester County residents which allows those that do not have the extra finances to enjoy the same Continued on Page 3A

No Uncle Irvin this week Uncle Irvin is hibernating. His column will resume early in 2016. Happy holidays.

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on similar projects, and his firm has overseen five different parking garage projects in West Chester Borough alone. Krug said that they see parking structures as economic drivers, and he noted that parking garages in West Chester and Kennett Square played a key role in boosting economic development opportunities for both of those boroughs. “Parking is an economic development strategy,” Krug said. The study offered an analysis of several of the top potential locations for a parking garage, including the advantages and disadvantages of each site. There were four potential locations for a parking structure that were thoroughly evaluated as the parking study was being compiled: A portion of the fire company’s parking lot; a lot near the intersection of South Third and Broad; and two different possibilities for the parking lot currently owned by National Penn Bank. One of the options for the lot owned by National Penn Bank would be situated north to south in the lot, while the other would be positioned in an east-towest direction. One would impact the Verizon property more, while the other would affect the side of the lot that is closer to Second Street, and would require a relocation of one business that is currently located in the parking lot. The committee working with Krug Architects on the preparation of the study favored the National Penn

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The parking garage would offer easy access to the commercial district.

Bank-owned lot over the other possible sites because of several advantages it offers, starting with the fact that it has primarily been used in recent years as a parking lot. The lot is also located in the primary area of need that offers good pedestrian access to Third Street. A majority of the land for the parking garage can be acquired at a low cost, which is a major advantage. The parking garage can also be designed in such a way that it will allow for some smaller retail spaces adjoining the garage. One drawback for the site is that there are multiple property owners to work out a deal with before work on the parking garage could begin. Krug said that the team working on the parking management study relied on a variety of resources, including a 2012 parking study that focused on parking demand, a multi-municipal comprehensive plan for the

Oxford area, Landscapes 2, the county’s comprehensive plan, and the update to the Oxford Revitalization Plan that was completed this year. The 2012 parking study found that there was a deficit of about 300 parking spaces in the business district. While borough officials will determine the size and scope of the project at some point in the future, Krug used the figure of 300 parking spaces to evaluate the potential locations for the parking garage. On the National Penn Bank parking lot site, a three-story parking structure would be built with room for 75 cars on each level, including a top level that would also accommodate 75 parking spots. The study also included some low-cost options to make the most of the parking spots that are available in town, including continuing to enforce parking time limits, extending overall hours for metered parking,

and converting un-metered spaces to metered ones for the efficient turnover of those spots. The borough has already implemented some of these suggestions. The study also offered a series of short-term ideas to increase available parking in town, including the following: Organizing and configuring parking spaces along Niblock Alley; restriping the Broad Street parking area; continuing to improve parking signage; continuing to update parking maps; changing traffic flow on Second Street and North 4th Street to make them, at least temporarily, one-way streets, to open up parking spaces; and negotiating with private property owners for parking spots, including the fire hall lot, church parking lots, or lots owned by businesses like the Miss Oxford Diner to secure additional parking when those spaces are not being used. While some of the shortterm solutions may help

improve the situation, Krug was a strong advocate for moving forward with a plan to build a parking garage. He said that the costs for a garage that would accommodate 300 vehicles is approximately $5.73 million, and the parking management study includes a three-year timeline on how the borough will proceed with plans if borough officials opt to move forward with building a parking garage. Council president Ron Hershey asked Krug how much grant money the borough could expect to receive to help fund the project. “I’m guessing half,” Krug said. “If you can do better than that, that would be great. You’ll be pursuing about $3 million in grants.” If Oxford Borough officials do decide to move forward with the plan to build a parking garage, securing any possible funding from county, state, or federal sources would

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become a priority. Krug explained that one of the next steps for Oxford Borough would be retaining a firm to assist with the efforts to acquire grants. Once the outside funding is lined up, the borough would then need to issue parking revenue bonds to pay for the remaining costs of the project. The parking revenues that the garage would generate would be used to offset the costs to build it. While the borough would have initial costs to get the project underway, there shouldn’t be a need to spend tax dollars each year to pay for the garage because revenues that the parking garage generates should be sufficient to cover the costs. Following Krug’s presentation, Oxford Borough Council voted unanimously to accept the parking management study. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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camp as others do. We tell the kids that law enforcement is their friend. Just because they finish the camp doesn’t mean that our relationship is over. I contacted a few families from our past Camp Cadet to offer assistance with the holiday with presents for their children, and they all accepted.” Minnucci got information about sizes and ages of the children in each family, and went on a shopping spree. She had reached out to Walmart, and the company responded with a $1,000 grant. Troopers at the Avondale station, along with the Camp Cadet Board of Directors, donated another $500 to the money given by Walmart. “I contacted the parents and they all asked for clothes, shampoo – the basic necessities. When they’re saying that, you know they really need it,” Minnucci said. “It was sad to hear that, but I knew I was reaching out to the right families. So I went to Walmart for about four

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appointed to fill the vacancy since the top two vote-getters won seats on the board. Raffa added that 28 letters had been submitted in support of Coates. Coldiron seconded the motion. Brady and Rieck voted against the motion to appoint Coates. Coldiron and Raffa voted for the appointment. The Vacancy Board was deadlocked. There was no other motion to appoint a different candidate, so Brady made a motion to adjourn the meeting. She and Rieck voted to adjourn the meeting, while Coldiron and Raffa opposed the motion for adjournment. So there the supervisors sat, unable to agree to disagree. Coldiron, following up on Raffa’s comments, said that it was “entirely appropriate” that the thirdhighest vote-getter in the election be appointed to fill the vacancy because it would be in support of the will of the voters of East Nottingham Township. Coldiron nominated Coates again. When this vote was taken, the Vacancy Board was again deadlocked. Coldiron then said that if the Vacancy Board won’t appoint Coates, then his father, John D. Coldiron, who also submitted a letter of interest for the position, is then the most qualified candidate for the position. Coldiron made a motion to appoint his father to the board. There was no second to the motion and consequently it failed. Brady made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Rieck seconded the motion. Raffa and Coldiron opposed the motion when the vote was taken. Residents in the audience grew increasingly frustrated and peppered the supervisors with criticisms. Some argued in favor of Coates’ candidacy, while others pointed out that a vast majority of the voters who went to the polls supported the other candidates, not Coates. There was another motion to adjourn the meeting, but the vote was

hours and got the children new wardrobes. I don’t have children yet, so I was wondering, ‘Is this cool? What do kids wear nowadays?’” she said, smiling. In the final tally, each child got about seven wrapped presents. There was also a bag of groceries for each family. “As troopers, we are constantly dealing with the public, and we remembered two families from past interactions that could also use some friendly help this Christmas, which brought us up to five families total,” Minnucci said. “We hope that the presents will not only provide the children with essential items – like clothes, hats and gloves – but also show them that the police care about them,” Minnucci said. “We don’t forget them after we get that 911 phone call or after the weeklong summer camp. Every time we have interactions with people, we remember them. It impacts us when we see a child in need. It hits us.” For Peggy De Shields of Oxford, the Wednesday afternoon visit to the Avondale station was

a chance to share some holiday joy with her four grandchildren. While her grandchildren – ages 12, 9, 3 and 2 -- tore open packages of socks, toothbrushes and clothing and celebrated each one, De Shields said, “We appreciate everything everybody does for us, we really do. There’s a lot of underprivileged kids out there who don’t get anything. These are my son’s kids. I was

always taught that if somebody gives you something, take it, and if you can’t use it, pass it on to somebody else. At Thanksgiving, we got a complete dinner, but I had already cooked a dinner, so I gave it to somebody else. When I’m blessed, I’m going to bless somebody else.” De Shields, 69, is studying criminal justice and hopes to get her bachelor’s degree after she goes back

to school in January. For now, she is teaching her grandchildren to be thankful, and to give back to others. “What I’m trying to teach them is to give back to people. More people need to give. I grew up with one pair of shoes. Now that I have more than one pair, I give to others,” she said. Minnucci said she hopes to expand the holiday giftgiving program next year. “We wish we could do

more,” she said. “I’d love to do a ‘Shop With a Cop’ with the State Police. I participate in the one with the Coatesville Police, and I love it. They do 65 kids. It would be awesome if we could raise enough money to do our own version of that. That’s my goal.”

exactly the same: 2-2. The members of the Vacancy Board were visibly uncomfortable as the minutes passed by and residents’ complaints grew louder. There were questions raised about what would happen if the Vacancy Board couldn’t reach a consensus on a candidate. Township solicitor Winifred Sebastian explained that in the event that the Vacancy Board couldn’t reach agreement on a candidate, the issue would go before the Chester County Court of Common Pleas and a judge would make the appointment. Brady made a motion to adjourn the meeting, but again the vote was 2-2. Next, Coldiron explained that the fourth-highest vote-getter in the election was Raffa so he nominated his colleague on the board to fill the vacancy. Sebastian quickly pointed out several serious issues with the nomination of Raffa. He is already on the board of supervisors, and his term doesn’t end until Dec. 31. This was a meeting of the Vacancy Board, not the board of supervisors, and so the board of supervisors couldn’t really accept Raffa’s resignation anyway. The motion to nominate Raffa failed when no one would second it. The discontent in the audience grew. There continued to be some support for Coates’ candidacy because he finished third in the election. Others, including Rieck, argued that finishing in last place among the

candidates who were on the ballot, didn’t exactly amount to a mandate. Regarding the letters of support that had been submitted to the township in support of Coates, township resident Joe Scheese noted that all the letters contained the same spelling mistake—a clear indication that the letters were mass-produced and circulated for signatures. After a few more minutes of back-and-forth arguments, someone in the audience pointed out that if one or two members of the Vacancy Board simply left, the discussion about filling the vacancy would end—with or without a vote to adjourn. At approximately 7:53 p.m., with the Vacancy Board clearly deadlocked, Brady stated that since the board couldn’t come to an agreement, the meeting was over, even if the board couldn’t agree to adjourn. People started gathering their coats and belongings and packing up. But one of the supervisors, either Coldiron or Raffa, said that he felt the Vacancy Board would still have a quorum and could conduct business, even if Brady and Rieck left. Sebastian said after the meeting that her opinion in that moment was that it would be better for the township if it avoided a scenario where a vote would be taken with only two people present. So Brady and Rieck returned to their seats and continued. Rieck made a motion to appoint Bauer. Rieck noted that Bauer has been involved with East

Nottingham Township for many years, and has served capably on the township’s planning commission. The vote, predictably, was 2-2. Next, Raffa made a motion to appoint Coates. It was the same 2-2 result when the vote was taken. The Vacancy Board could have gone on for the next hour taking their 2-2 votes, but instead the floor was given to Coates, who embarked on a wide-ranging 50-minute talk about a variety of topics. After that was finished, Brady called for a tenminute break. When the Vacancy Board returned, Brady made a motion to adjourn. It was a 2-2 vote. Raffa made a motion to allow more public comment. That motion also failed, 2-2. Raffa nominated Coates to fill a vacancy. That vote was 2-2. Brady countered by nominating Bauer. That motion also failed to carry, 2-2. Since the preferred candidates for either side weren’t getting the necessary support, Coldiron encouraged the other

members of the Vacancy Board to consider other options. “I’ve brought up three different residents,” Coldiron said. “Is there anyone else you’d like to nominate?” Brady and Rieck both said that they didn’t want to nominate anyone else other than Bauer. Raffa nominated a woman named Sandy Fisher, but from the audience a female voice declined that nomination. Raffa made a motion to nominate Coates. The vote was again 2-2. He nominated Bill Taylor, a township resident, but that motion also failed to carry. Finally, after about 150 minutes of getting nowhere, Coldiron made a motion to adjourn, which Brady and Rieck quickly supported. The meeting was over, but without a supervisor being appointed.

The vacancy issue will now go to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas for a decision. The case will be assigned to the next available judge. The candidate who is ultimately selected to fill the vacancy will serve the remainder of the unexpired term that runs through December 2017. Coldiron and Raffa both have terms coming to an end on Dec. 31. Two newly elected supervisors will be sworn in at the reorganization meeting in January. At some point, the reconfigured board of supervisors will have the opportunity to appoint a person to fill the vacancy that was created when supervisor Scott Blum tendered his resignation in December.

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Lillian A. McMahon, 86, of West Grove, passed away on Dec. 23 at Brandywine Senior Living in Kennett Square. She was the wife of Norman C. McMahon, who passed away in 2011, and with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Chatham, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel Prange Aberts. She was a member of the West Grove United Methodist Church. She enjoyed collecting antiques and quilts, refinishing furniture, working in her flower garden, and being with her family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Sally Murphy and her husband Mike of Lincoln University; and one sister, Mary Lou Lindecamp of West Chester. A funeral was held Dec. 29. In memory of Lillian, a contribution may be made to the West Grove United Methodist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, West Grove, PA 19390. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

Juan Lopez Villagomez, 22, of Toughkenamon, passed away on Dec. 23 at his residence. Born in Moroleon, GTO, Mexico, he was the son of Juan Lopez Carrillo and Graciela Villagomez Guzman. He was a 2010 graduate of Kennett High School, and a member of St. Rocco’s Catholic Church. He was a strong man, always thinking about his family. He was a happy boy all the time, making everyone smile. He was a friendly person. In addition to his parents, Juan is survived by five brothers, Jose Guadalupe Lopez Villagomez, Lorenzo Lopez Villagomez, Javier Lopez Villagomez, Jesus Lopez Villagomez and Alejandro Lopez Villagomez, all of Toughkenamon; and one sister, Graciela Lopez Villagomez of Wilmington, Del. A visitation with family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 30 at St. Rocco Catholic Church (333 Sunny Dell Rd., Avondale). His funeral mass will follow at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Mexico. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

Ronald “Ronnie” L. Prewitt, 70, passed away peacefully at his Oxford home early on Christmas morning. Ronnie had many loves in his life, including the town of Oxford, where he was the last of his siblings to be born in their Oxford family home in 1945. He was born to the late Ivory and Arvilla (nee Lutman) Prewitt, and with the exception of his time with the Delaware National Guard (1968-1970), Ronnie lived and completed his life in Oxford. He was born in Oxford, went to school in Oxford, was a longtime Oxford general contractor, worked at the Peoples Bank in town, and retired from the Oxford Borough Maintenance Department in 2007. While Ronnie was known to be a hard-worker, he didn’t lose sight of some of the things that make life worth living: hunting, fishing, crabbing, and (weather permitting) snowmobiling. While he had many loves, his greatest love was that for his wife, Stephanie (nee Narcisi) Prewitt, with whom he shared 15 years of marriage and even longer together. Together, they joined the congregation of the Wesley Church in Quarryville and remained active with it until Ronnie’s recent passing. Ronnie is survived by his loving wife; and three brothers, Richard D. Prewitt (Annabelle) and Robert A. Prewitt (Flossie), all of Oxford, and Rodney G. Prewitt (Deb) of Quarryville. He was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Jean Bartram. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. (86 Pine St., Oxford), where friends may visit on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Wesley Church, P.O. Box 364, Quarryville, PA 17566. Visit www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

JANE E. SNYDER Jane E. Snyder, 79, of Kennett Square, passed away on Dec. 22 at the Wilmington Hospital. She was the wife of Ralph R. Snyder, who passed away in 1991. Born in Sylvatus, Va., she was the daughter of the late Elijah and Lula Rebecca Pugh Harden. Jane worked as an assembler at Pepperidge Farms for 30 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of the New Life Fellowship in Elkton, Md. She enjoyed grocery shopping, going out to eat with her friends, going to church, doing word puzzles, cooking for her family, and being with her family and friends. She is survived by one son, Ralph Snyder and his wife Deborah of Kennett Square; one daughter, Tracie Wallace and her husband David of Wilmington, Del.; and one grandson, Matthew Snyder. She was predeceased by one brother, Roy Lee Harden; and three sisters, Norma Stidoms, Merle Harden Stewart and Wanda Harden. A funeral was held Dec. 29. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

BRIAN R. AYLLON Brian R. Ayllon, 16, of Kennett Square, passed away on Dec. 22 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. Brian was born in West Chester, the son of Roberto and Maricela Avila Ayllon. He was an 11th grade student at Kennett High School, where he was a member of the a capella choir and the marching band. He was a member of FARGO and the Win program. He enjoyed writing, playing the flute, singing, and playing video games. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Edson Ayllon of Kennett Square; and one sister, Kassandra Ayllon of Kennett Square. A funeral was held Dec. 29. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 30 at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. In memory of Brian, a contribution may be made to the Friends of Music, c/o Kennett High School, 100 E. South Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. To leave a message of condolence, visit www.griecocares.com.

BETTY JANE LLOYD Betty Jane Lloyd, 64, of Oxford, passed away surrounded by love on Dec. 24 at her home. She was the wife of the late Russell A. Lloyd. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of Stella May Steele Pierce of Oxford and the late Ernest Stanley Pierce, Sr. Betty retired from the Oxford United Methodist Church as the secretary. She was formerly employed as a LPN at Kendal at Longwood and Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove. She was a faithful member of the Oxford United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and shared her gifts in various ministries. She enjoyed reading, and loved to spend time with her family. She is survived by her mother; two daughters, Lisa Summers (Troy) of Oxford, and Krystal Spohn (Keith) of West Chester; two grandchildren, Dakota Summers and Kinsey Summers; and two sisters, Beverly Bove (Chris) of Landenberg, and Laura Lindsey (Bruce) of Oxford. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Pierce, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 30 at the Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford), where friends may visit from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Oxford United Methodist Church, 18 Addison St., Oxford, PA 19363; or the Adult Care of Chester County, 500 Old Forge Lane, Suite 503, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Visit www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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In the annals of American folklore, the attributions fly back and forth as to whether it was Mark Twain or Will Rogers who was responsible for the phrase, “Buy land. They’re not making it anymore.” But giving credit to one or the other is of little value, because it’s the quote that matters. In 1959, a 137-acre patch of southern Chester County soil, just over the Delaware state line, found its way into the right hands -- those of Father Roberto Balducelli, the newly named pastor at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wilmington. For the next six decades, Father Balducelli helped bring his vision to life – giving Wilmington’s children the opportunity to leave the city streets and enjoy the peaceful acreage of St. Anthony in the Hills. They could swim, some for the first time in their lives. They could play sports on endless green fields. They could jump on playground jungle gyms. While the facility rose in stature and importance, it was not uncommon to see Father Balducelli fixing a leaky faucet or making repairs just hours before delivering a mass back at the parish in Wilmington. Over the course of the next six decades, St. Anthony in the Hills has become more a sanctuary than a mere summer camp. Everyone associated with St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church knows what the preservation of St. Anthony in the Hills meant to Father Balducelli. In fact, it was Balducelli himself who began to make contact with New Garden Township, beginning in 2008, to preserve the acreage for what it was intended to be. When he died in 2013, just hours from turning 100, those who knew him understood where the tendrils of his legacy were rooted. Over the last few years, the leadership of St. Anthony of Padua continued what Father Balducelli began, working in collaboration with New Garden Township and its Open Space Review Board. On Dec. 21, their work took a giant leap forward: The township’s board of supervisors voted unanimously to enter the township into a conservation easement with the parish, thus creating the first steps to preserving St. Anthony in the Hills’ 137.6 acres for eternity. This conservation easement not only preserves what Father Balducelli first imagined at St. Anthony in the Hills more than 50 years ago, but cements the names of those at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and New Garden Township into the permanent foundation and legacy of a parish and a township for years to come. Father Balducelli once said that a follower of Christ should dedicate themselves to the welfare of everyone. Too often, self-interest ties the hands of proper foresight and long-term vision. And yet, what this bold collaboration has done is a clear demonstration of two separate entities seeing the common good, far down the tunnel, and aiming to get there.

By Dr. Lynn R. Webster, MD

In my world, a physician working with Pharma is perceived to be serving the Death Star. It doesn’t matter that thousands of drugs have been developed to save millions of lives, and have enabled millions more to live longer with fewer infirmaries. According to the critics, Pharma is totally evil and is intent on destroying lives and profiting from their destruction. This, they say, is especially true for the opioid manufacturers. Physicians like myself who have been conducting

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extracting every last drop of blood from the proverbial turnip. Mr. Shkreli is facing a tsunami of legal issues unrelated to his pricing scheme, but it is his unconscionable behavior that is so repugnant and damaging to the reputations of scientists who devote their lives and careers to improve the health of mankind. Mr. Shkreli, we hope, will get his comeuppance. But it is not fair, nor is it appropriate, to paint all of Pharma with the Shkreli brush. There are greedy and obnoxious behaviors in all areas of our society. The people who work in

Pharma are like everyone. We all want to be proud of what we do, and most importantly, we all want to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Let the Force Awaken so that good will triumph over evil. Dr. Lynn R. Webster, MD, is the Past President of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at PRA Health Sciences, and author of a book, The Painful Truth, and producer of a TV documentary by the same name. Visit him online at www.thepainfultruthbook.com. He lives in Salt Lake City.

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Barrar and committee explore the possibility of fire companies billing for services to remain viable Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, hosted a public hearing on House Bill 1272, which would allow fire companies to bill for real and reasonable costs associated with their emergency responses. “As our fire companies face the increasingly challenging issue of remaining financially viable, this bill would provide reimbursement for equipment that is used when responding to an emergency. It would not allow staff time to be paid, nor would it be expected to be a sustainable revenue stream,” Barrar explained. The bill is intended to ease the burden of fundraising that fire companies

continually face. When volunteers are forced to hold endless pancake breakfasts, spaghetti dinners and boot drives, they have less time for the many other activities that demand their attention. This struggle often results in difficulty recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters. During the hearing, state fire commissioner Tim Solobay expressed his support of the bill and suggested that career fire departments be included in the bill in addition to volunteer fire departments. “I travel across the state to talk with fire department chiefs and membership about the problems they are having with recruitment and retention. Those issues usually push back

to one thing, and that’s the finances of the fire department,” Solobay said. “People are willing to join fire departments and be emergency service providers because they want to do that task – not to become professional fundraisers. This bill would allow them to recoup their reasonable costs.” Don Konkle, executive director of the Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Service Institute, echoed the need for the bill and advocated for the ability of local municipalities to decide the fee schedule that will be followed. Currently, the bill incorporates a uniform fee schedule for all fire companies within the Commonwealth. Another testifier, Tim

Shatto, chief of the West Hanover Fire Department in Dauphin County, explained to the committee the need for uniformity. He stated that one insurance company will pay a claim while another insurer will make a payment only if a written agreement between the individual submitting a claim and the affected fire company existed prior to an incident. “I thank Rep. Cris Dush, the maker of the bill, and everyone who participated in the hearing. It is our hope that we can enable fire companies to cover their costs so we can all continue to enjoy the valuable services they provide,” Barrar concluded. “The goal is not for fire companies to make money, but simply to remain viable.”

Sadly, Congress seems OK with being weak By Lee H. Hamilton

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research to discover safer and more effective analgesics have been caught in the web of this demonizing characterization. We’re used to being cast as the bad guys, however unreasonable that label may be. But then a real Darth Vader comes along. His name is Martin Shkreli, and he is the 32-year-old C.E.O. of Turning Pharmaceuticals who bought the rights to market Daraprim and immediately increased the price by five thousand per cent. Daraprim is the only drug available to treat a deadly infectious disease, AIDS. So he felt he was justified in

Not many people outside of Capitol Hill paid attention last month when the congressional leadership released next year’s legislative schedule. Its headline feature is a strikingly long summer recess: half of July and all of August, along with a few spotty weeks of work before the November election. There are plenty of other breaks as well; in all, the House will be in session for less than one-third of the year, and the Senate only a bit longer. I suppose we could take Congress to task for not working hard enough, and I’m sure plenty of people will do so. But the schedule reveals an even more serious issue: it suggests that Congress, or at least its leadership, is unconcerned about how ineffective and even irrelevant the institution has become when it comes to policy making. This has been a long-term trend, with plenty of responsibility to be laid at the feet of political leaders in both parties. Even some recent signs of progress, like the rewrite of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, aren’t enough. Many people, within Washington and beyond, now take Congress’s weakened state

for granted, almost as if it’s the natural order of things. That is because wherever you turn, Congress has lost ground as an institution. The contrast with the presidency is especially stark. Every President in recent memory has expanded the power of his office, and for good reason. The modern world demands quick, decisive action, and Americans like presidents who act forcefully. Yet the result is that the balance of power has shifted dangerously toward the President. This is especially apparent on two fronts where Congress ought to be resolute. One is the budget — the basic blueprint for the government — which is now largely the President’s responsibility. Congress cannot even produce a real budget any more; every year, it kicks the serious fiscal questions down the road — from hard decisions on tax reform to even harder decisions on spending. Its deference to the President is even more striking when it comes to committing U.S. forces overseas. Members of Congress happily criticize the President on issue after issue, lamenting that they cannot trust him and cannot work with him. Yet on some of the most important questions the government faces

— whether, how, where, and when to intervene using military force — they defer utterly to the White House. They do the same with the regulatory agencies. Members love to criticize the EPA, for instance, but rarely put their words into legislative action, and they fail repeatedly to do the kind of routine, painstaking oversight of federal agencies that would help eliminate wasted resources and bureaucratic overreach. At the same time, they’ve handed economic power to the Federal Reserve. Fifty years ago, the ordinary American who could name the chair of the Fed was rare. Today, it’s hard to pick up a newspaper without reading about Janet Yellen and the Fed’s board of governors. Because Congress has essentially given up on trying to shape fiscal policy, it has put the Fed in charge of keeping the economy growing. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has become the principal way our country deals with a host of tough issues like abortion and affirmative action. These are matters that, ideally, would be wrestled through the legislative process. Instead, they’re up to the Court. Congress these days is failing to assert its

responsibilities under the Constitution — it is far from being the co-equal branch our Founders envisioned. And many of its members agree. They don’t believe the institution they serve is doing its job — they’d point, for instance, to immigration reform, which Speaker Paul Ryan recently announced the House would not even touch next year, despite the pressing need. Here is an issue practically begging for rolled-up sleeves on Capitol Hill. Yet instead of action, they get a congressional schedule that sends members back to their districts for most of the year. Which may be the most distressing part of it all. Instead of being concerned enough about Congress’s weakness and inactivity to take action, its leaders, at least, appear to believe that many of the toughest issues on the national agenda are beyond their capability to resolve. Lee Hamilton is a Distinguished Scholar, Indiana University School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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Avon Grove School Board approves Township accelerated opt-out resolution honors longtime volunteer By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

The Avon Grove School Board took the first official step toward adopting a budget for 2016-2017, approving an accelerated opt-out resolution at its meeting on Dec. 17. By approving the optout resolution, the Avon Grove School Board is signifying that the district will remain within the Act 1 Index limit when it comes time to establish the tax rate for the next fiscal year. School board member Patrick Walker said that the district’s Finance and Budget Committee recommended approving the accelerated opt-out resolution at its most recent meeting. Since 2006, when the state implemented an Act 1 Index limit that restricts how much a school district can raise the tax rate without seeking

approval from residents through a referendum, districts are required to adopt an opt-out resolution to guarantee that they won’t exceed the limit. By doing so, districts work on a different timeline to approve the budget. For Avon Grove, the Act 1 Index limit for 2016-2017 is 3.2 percent. The school board will get its first comprehensive look at the budget for 20162017 in January. Avon Grove, like school districts across Pennsylvania, still have much uncertainty about their spending plans because of the state budget impasse in Harrisburg. School districts haven’t received their subsidies from the state for the current school year, so projecting the state subsidies for the next fiscal year is even more difficult than usual. Avon Grove’s own budget picture will be

impacted by a looming decision on whether the district will implement a full-day kindergarten program. The Avon Grove administration is preparing two spending plans—one that will include the costs of funding for a full-day kindergarten program, and one that does not—for the school board to consider. If state lawmakers manage to adopt a spending plan for the fiscal year that is now six months old, a proposed state budget should be unveiled in March. Avon Grove’s proposed final budget will be adopted in the spring, and a final budget must be approved before the deadline of June 30, 2016. In his report, superintendent Dr. Christopher Marchese talked about the federal Every Student Succeeds Act that was recently signed into law as the United States’ public education

policy for K-12. The Every Student Succeeds Act, which replaces the unpopular No Child Left Behind law, shifts some of the federal accountability provisions back to the states’ control. Marchese said that superintendents from across Chester County will soon meet with representatives from the state’s Department of Education to discuss how the new provisions will impact school districts. Avon Grove will hold two meetings next month—a committeeof-the-whole meeting on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. and the regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Both meetings will take place at the Avon Grove Intermediate School. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty. com.

Penn’s Grove students keep animals warm and happy for holidays Penn’s Grove Middle School students in the life skills class taught by Lauren Laufer recently made blankets and homemade dog biscuits which they donated to LaMancha Animal Rescue in Unionville so the animals at the shelter could enjoy the holiday season. “The students were really happy to put in a lot of hard work for such a great

cause,” Laufer said. Front, from left, are seventh-grader Tyler Bailey, and eighthgraders David Shatley, Morgan McGuoirk, Robert Seal, Mary Jane Temple and Reakwon Alvarado; back, from left, are family and consumer science teacher Jennifer Bartnik, who assisted the students in making the blankets and biscuits, Laufer, and aide Jenn Thomas.

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Longtime volunteer David Shepherd was honored by Kennett Township on Dec. 16 for his many years on the township’s historic and planning commissions.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer To look at the photographs, events and records of Kennett Township dating back several years, the names, deeds and faces of those normally present in that history form the backbone of what has made the township one of the bestfunctioning municipalities in Pennsylvania. One of those individuals who appears often in the annals is David Shepherd, a longtime member of the township’s planning and historic commissions, who was honored at the township’s board of supervisors meeting on Dec. 16 for his many years of dedication. “Those of you who have seen the business of the township run over a great number of years, both at the Planning Commission level and the Historic

Commission level, know that David has brought an impactful influence on what happens in this township,” said board chairman Scudder Stevens. “We are deeply sorry that he felt it necessary to resign at the end of this year, so we wanted to have a moment to recognize David for how important he has been to this township, and how much we respect him and value him.” Shepherd, who was joined by his wife, Vivian, and son, John, thanked the township for allowing him the opportunity to serve on the commissions, particularly thanking the board of supervisors; the township staff, including Township Manager Lisa Moore; and his fellow commission members, whom he referred to as “kind, helpful and thoughtful. “All in all, it’s been a wonderful and challenging experience,” Shepherd said.

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Chester County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new four-legged deputy Melody, a Labrador-Golden Retriever mix, to serve as a “comfort” dog Chester County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh welcomes a new four-legged deputy, Melody, to her office’s K-9 unit. Melody’s appointment within the office is to serve as a “comfort” dog in courtroom circumstances where she can help to ease the stress experienced by children and others who may be facing difficult situations. “We have been researching the options of a comfort dog for more than a year, and have found a perfect match with Melody – or ‘Mel’ as she likes to be called,” said Chester County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh. Melody, a Labrador-Golden Retriever mix, has had two years of training with the Seeing Eye organization based in Morristown, New Jersey. Chester County Deputy Sheriff and master trainer Paul

Bryant sourced and “recruited” Melody. “Mel was initially bred and trained to help people, but rather than being a Seeing Eye service dog, she will be helping people in a different way,” noted Bryant. Once acclimated to the Chester County Justice Center and court offices, Mel will come to work every day and will be available whenever needed. “We are very excited to offer this kind of therapy to children and others in need of comfort during stressful times that can sometimes be a part of the judicial system,” added Sheriff Welsh. Mel joins the Chester County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, which includes German Shepherds trained in tracking, drug detection, explosives detection and cadaver or human remains detection. She will be handled during the day by

deputies and civilians within the office. Mel currently resides with Welsh until a handler is selected. “I may have a hard

time giving her up to anyone. She has a very loving and gentle disposition and has already become part of the family!”

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Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh with the new K-9 deputy, Melody.

Safety Patrol starts at Avon Grove Intermediate School Matthew Eskridge, a representative from AAA School Safety Patrol, recently held an informational assembly for sixth grade Avon Grove students regarding the Safety Patrol Program. During the two presentations, students learned about leadership, teamwork, pride and citizenship. Avon Grove Intermediate School Safety Patrol applications went home with students in December. AGI’s School Safety Patrol program will support the school’s Olweus Anti-Bullying Program and the school’s Peaceful Bus Program. Students that were interested in becoming

a member of the Safety Patrol had to get two teacher recommendations as part of the application process. “Many teachers have been involved in this process as students have been getting recommendations from both Core and Encore teachers. This recommendation process helps students gain real-life experiences,” said Marsha Flood, the sixth-grade teacher leader of the Safety Patrol program. “Safety is a top priority at Avon Grove Intermediate School. This program enables students to demonstrate leadership and good

PILLS STOLEN FROM CAR Pennsylvania State Police Avondale reported that Gregory Miller, 32, of London Britain Township, was in a hospital from Dec. 18 to 21, and when he returned to his car in the parking lot, a bottle of about 60 oxycontin pills had been stolen from his unlocked vehicle. DRUG CHARGES

Pennsylvania State Police Avondale responded to a home at 160 Fremont Road in West Nottingham Township on Dec. 21 for a report of an unconscious person. They found Brad Heard, 28, of Charlotte, N.C., had a needle for the use of heroin. He was taken to Jennersville Regional Hospital, and he will be charged in District Court. ACCIDENT CAUSES INJURIES A 24-year-old Nottingham man suffered multiple injuries in a onecar accident on Dec. 19,

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From left: Assistant principal Michael G. Garvin; Grace Taylor; Alexandra Miller; Marsh Flood, sixth grade teacher and Safety Patrol leader.

citizenship qualities on a daily basis,” said Jeffrey Detweiler, lead principal. The benefits of the program will include a spirit of volunteerism and civic-

mindedness, with a positive collaboration between students, parents, and school. Avon Grove Intermediate School will have the program up and running in January.

according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Police said Ryan Filliaux was driving on Red Pump Road in West Nottingham Township at 2:44 a.m. when he lost control of the car and drove off the road into a wooded area. The car caught fire and was destroyed. Police said Filliaux was taken to Christiana Hospital with injuries. Police listed DUI as the reason for the accident. MAIL STOLEN Mail from several mailboxes along Waterway Road in East Nottingham

Township was stolen on Dec. 20, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Someone took mail and threw some of it along the roadway, possibly stealing some of it. Anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Revels at 610-268-2022. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CUT On Dec. 19, an 80-yearold London Grove Township resident reported that someone had cut his string of Christmas lights, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

Board positions open in Franklin Township By John Chambless Staff Writer Volunteers are being sought for several Franklin Township commissions and boards, and residents are asked to call the township office at 610-255-5212 or email info@franklintownship. us for more information, or to apply. There is one opening on the Planning Commission, one opening on the Historical Commission, three openings on the Historical Architectural Review Board, and one opening on on the UCC Appeals Board. The Planning Commission (PC) is a five-member commission which meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The PC acts in an advisory role to the Board of Supervisors. It reviews subdivision and land development plans of developers and residents based on the township ordinances and the Municipal Planning Code of Pennsylvania. It makes revisions and updates to the township ordinances and updates the Township Comprehensive Plan on a periodic basis. Candidates are appointed by the Board of Supervisors for a renewable term of four years. The Historical

Commission (HC) is a seven-member commission which meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The HC is responsible for survey and research, review of demolition permits affecting historic resources, and maintaining official historic resource maps and archives. The Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) is a seven-member board consisting of six residents and one Zoning Officer, and meets on the first Wednesday of each month. The HARB preserves and regulates the Kemblesville Historic District to reflect elements of its cultural, social, economic, political, and architectural history. Two of the three current vacancies must be filled by one registered architect and one real estate broker. The Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board is a five-member board which meets as needed. Members handle any appeals of decisions made by the Building Code Official. Candidates are appointed by the Board of Supervisors for a renewable term of five years. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

Police said the incident occurred overnight on Dec. 17. Anyone with information about the criminal mischief is asked to call police at 610-268-2022. RETAIL THEFT On Nov. 14, Oxford Police charged Inisa Thomas, Tiyana Fortune, Aisha Frazier and Porshia Lake with retail theft. On Dec. 7, Oxford Police charged Kathy A. Lewis with retail theft and receiving stolen property. RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT Pennsylvania State Police Avondale reported that a 28-year-old motorist from West Grove was traveling along Embreeville Road in East Marlborough Township on Nov. 1 after 7 p.m. when they struck large pumpkins that had been placed in the roadway. The driver told police he saw a man and woman standing on the porch of a nearby home, and that both of them ran inside when he approached them. The suspects, ages 52 and 47, are under investigation for charges of recklessly endangering another person. DUI On Nov. 19 at 5:08 p.m., Kennett Square Police arrested Linda Clark, 66, of Kennett Square, for DUI after a multi-vehicle accident at North Union and Fairthorne streets. Clark was released to medical personnel due to her level of intoxication pending a summons from District Court. On Nov. 19 at 8:46 p.m., Kennett Square Police arrested Stephen Phillips, 24, of Newark, Del., for

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NFL legend’s widow accepts honor on his behalf By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer For longtime Avondale resident Maritza Yepremian, the idea of appearing before a crowd of nearly 65,408 people was never on her proverbial bucket list. For the 15 years her husband Garo played in the National Football League, including nine seasons with the Miami Dolphins, Maritza was content to pass off that responsibility to her husband. But on Dec. 14, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, she had no other choice. In celebration of their 50th year in the National Football League, and as a result of a poll completed by their fans, the Miami Dolphins recognized the top 50 players in their franchise’s history during halftime ceremonies in a game between the Dolphins and the New York Giants. The legends were all there: Larry Csonka, Bob Griese, Dan Marino, Don Shula -- more than four dozen of the best players to ever suit up in the teal and orange. They were all there, it seemed, except for Garo. Following a year-long bought with multiple brain tumors caused by high-grade neuroendocrine

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Wearing her husband’s signature jersey, Avondale resident Maritza Yepremian accepts her husband’s selection as one of the top Miami Dolphins during halftime ceremonies held at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium on Dec. 14.

cancer, Yepremian died on May 15, 2015. Maritza cried three times on the field in the moments before her husband’s name was called. When the stadium’s public address announcer finally called out ‘Garo Yepremian,’ she walked out onto the field to an eruption of appreciation. “I would say walking out in front of that huge crowd seemed kind of surreal, because I’m not used to doing things like that for him, but it was also a great honor, to do it in his memory,” said Maritza, who was accompanied by

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The game ball given to Maritza Yepremian, recognizing her husband’s achievement.

her sons Azad and Garo, Jr. “I don’t know if I’d have gone through the emotions of the presentation, were my sons not along with me. “I wanted one of hem to wear his jersey but they insisted that I do it. They said, ‘Mom, you lived through that time. You wear it.’” What a time it was. Born in 1944, Yepremian, a native of Larnaca, Cyprus, emigrated to the United States to join his brother, who had signed to play soccer at Indiana University. A former professional soccer player in England, the 5-foot-8 Yepremian attempted to hook on with an NFL team as a placekicker, and eventually he did, playing two seasons with the Detroit Lions. In 1970, he signed with the Miami Dolphins, where his legacy was cemented, earning him two All-Pro selections and the title of “Kicker of the Decade,” as named by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Committee. In 1972, he was a member of the undefeated, Super Bowl champion

Miami Dolphins, who remain the only singleseason undefeated team in NFL history. During Garo’s playing career in Miami, the Yepremians welcomed Azad and Garo, Jr., who spent their entire childhoods there. “We, as a family, spent 20 years there,” Maritza said. “By the time we moved to Chester County, one of the boys was in high school and the other was in middle school.” Following the celebration at the stadium, the team had arranged a hospitality room at the nearby Diplomat Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, which gave Azad and Garo, Jr., the opportunity to hear stories about their father, shared with them by some of the greatest legends in Dolphins history. “At first, one of my sons was a little apprehensive to go to Miami, because they funeral was just seven months ago, and he was afraid being at the celebration would drudge up those feelings again,” Maritza said. “I told him, ‘No, this is an honor for your dad and we have to

do it.’ The night before, he came up to me and said, ‘You know? Dad would have said that we should go and have some fun.’” Although the decadeand-a-half Yepremian spent in the NFL gave him name recognition, he did his best work as a father, husband and humanitarian after his playing days ended more than 30 years ago. In 2001, he founded the foundation that still bears his name, which has raised more than $1 million to combat brain tumors and brain cancers. He spoke frequently at schools

all over Pennsylvania, launched his own line of neckties, and emerged as a talented watercolor artist in the area, with several gallery shows to his credit. Yet, as Maritza recalled, Yepremian reserved his best role for last -- as a grandfather who was eager to see his four grandchildren, who made their visits an almost daily ritual, given that Garo, Jr., lives in West Grove and Azad lives in West Chester. The recent family trip to Miami, though a revelation of new and familiar faces, served as a reaffirmation for the Yepremian family. “We realize more and more new things vbout my husband when we speak to people who played with him, specifically, how tough he was, mentally and physically,” Maritza said. The Garo Yepremian Foundation’s sixth anual casino night will be held on Feb. 19, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Desmond Hotel in Malvern. To obtain tickets to the event, or learn more about the Garo Yepremian Foundation for Brain Tumor and Brain Cancer Research, visit www.yepremian.org. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com

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Maritza enjoys a laugh with legendary Dolphins coach Don Shula.

Make the holidays linger a little longer Large celebrations continue through early January By John Chambless Staff Writer There’s the kind of holiday leftovers that linger in your refrigerator and quickly wear out their welcome, and then there are the holiday leftovers that will continue to draw a crowd until early next month. The major holiday

exhibits of the region are continuing for the coming week, and the good news is that, since Christmas has passed, the crowds are smaller and you can linger longer. If you’d like to see the beauty of these annual celebrations without the hassle, this week is your chance. Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square)

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The dried flower tree is a centerpiece of the holiday exhibit at Winterthur.

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. The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts “A Brandywine Christmas” 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. 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 610388-2700 or visit www. brandywine.org. Yuletide at Winterthur continues through Jan. 3 at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library (Route

52, Winterthur, Del.). Tour Henry Francis du Pont’s home decorated in holiday style and enjoy visions of holidays past, including those of the Gilded Age. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the dried-flower tree, featuring 60 varieties of flowers. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $5 for children. Hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last house tour tickets are sold at 3:15 p.m. Call 800.448.3883 or visit www.winterthur.org. 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.

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Poinsettias are in perfect bloom at Longwood Gardens as part of the annual holiday display.

The museum is located on Route 141 in Wilmington, Del. The GPS address is 201 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington, Del. For more information, call 302-6582400 weekdays or visit www.hagley.org.

Herr’s Headquarters (20 Herr Drive, Nottingham), has a large, outdoor light display that is open from dusk through dawn through Jan. 3. There is no charge. Visit www.herrs.com for more information.

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The mushroom drops at midnight in downtown Kennett Square At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, in the heart of Kennett Square, a 500-pound stainless steel mushroom glittering with thousands of lights will be lowered with a countdown to the new year. It is the finale of Midnight in the Square, Kennett Square’s family-style New Year’s Eve bash with music, food and fun. Midnight in the Square includes: Children’s activities starting at 6 p.m. on South Union Street, near The Garage, with face painting, balloon art, games and live entertainment; the raising and lighting of the mushroom at 8 p.m. in the center of Kennett Square so that young children can experience the Mushroom Drop a little earlier; food trucks from across the region on State Street beginning at 6 p.m; and a heated party tent open at 9 p.m. The $10 cover charge includes access to the

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. Hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30

The crowd watches as the mushroom is raised into place in downtown Kennett Square.

tent all evening, New Year’s Eve hats and noisemakers. Kennett Brewing Company and Flickerwood Winery will have food and beverages for sale; and the Funsters take the stage at 10 p.m., and are scheduled to play until 1 a.m. General admission is a donation of a nonperishable food item for the Kennett Food Cupboard. There will be

p.m. Call 484-467-1664 or visit www.thearttrust.org.. Through Jan. 16 John Suplee ‘Places’ The Church Street Gallery (12 S. Church St., West Chester) will exhibit “Places,” paintings by John Suplee, through Jan. 16. Visit www.

a $10 cover charge for access to the heated tent. Parking is available at the Exelon parking lot. Free shuttle buses will bring guests from these parking lots to Broad and State streets, and return guests from this location to their cars after the Mushroom Drop. Alcohol is not permitted on the streets. For more information, visit www. midnightinthesquare.com.

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.

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. 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. brandywine.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 302-658-2400 weekdays

or visit www.hagley.org. Dec. 30 to Jan. 20 Avon Grove Seniors schedule The Avon Grove Seniors meet on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the West Grove Presbyterian Church (139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove). There is a covered-dish meal every third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. The schedule includes: Quarterly lunch at 11 a.m. (Dec. 30); bingo (Jan. 6); Grateful Alive band (Jan. 13); covered dish (Jan. 20). Call 610-255-4477 for more information. Jan. 2 Human trafficking meeting ACE (Advocating, Collaborating, Educating) Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance of Oxford invites the community to learn the signs of abuse and trafficking from a licensed therapist, Janet Barkowsky, on Jan. 2 at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be available. ACE meets on the first Saturday of the month at the Oxford Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford). For more information, email stopslavery@zoominternet. net or call 610-932-0337.

Jan. 9 Pancake breakfast Shiloh Presbyterian Church (42 S. Fifth St., Oxford) will hold a public pancake breakfast on Jan. 9 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults, $5 for ages 4 to 11, free for children 3 and younger. For more information, call 610-932-9256.

Jan. 23 Buffet breakfast Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) hosts a community buffet breakfast on Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu includes buttermilk pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, fruit, sausage, bacon, roasted potatoes, dried beef gravy and breads. Tickets are $6 for adults, and $3 for ages 3

to 10. Proceeds benefit the church’s general fund. Call 610-932-9698. To submit items to the Church Calendar, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com. There is no charge. Information should be received at least two weeks before the event. Not every submission can be included. Please include the address and contact information for the church in your submission.

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Eight players to be inducted into the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Hall of Fame

Bill Beirne

Jack Bradley

George Hadfield

Lawrence “Mickey” Hess

Jerry Johnson

Rick Marvin

Dennis Petrucci

Jim Wagner

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Each January, the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association honors players who have shined on the baseball diamond, and recognizes the contributions of managers or league administrators whose work has made a positive impact on the history-rich local baseball community. There are currently 264 local players who have been enshrined in the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association’s Hall of Fame, and on Saturday, Jan. 16, eight more men will receive the honor when the 36th annual induction ceremony takes place at 6 p.m. at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square. This year’s inductees include Bill Beirne, Jack Bradley, George Hadfield,

Lawrence “Mickey” Hess, Jerry Johnson, Rick Marvin, Dennis Petrucci, and Jim Wagner. One highlight of this year’s event will be the guest speaker, Chris Wheeler, who spent 37 years as part of the Philadelphia Phillies broadcasting team. Wheeler began his radio and television career in 1977 and continued in that role through the 2013 season, serving as both a play-by-play and color analyst during that time. He was also part of the team’s traveling party, and did not miss a Phillies’ road trip during his 37 years in that role. Wheeler also served as the director of the team’s first Community Relations Department and was later the director of its Speakers’ Bureau. Another duty was serving as the camp coordinator for the

Phillies Dream Week each year from 1983 to 1999. A Philadelphia-area native, Wheeler grew up in Newtown Square, Pa., and graduated from Marple-Newtown High School in 1963. After graduating from Penn State University in 1967 with a BA degree in journalism and broadcasting, Wheeler worked for WCAU Radio in Philadelphia, WBBM Radio in Chicago, and CBS Radio in New York before joining the Phillies. Wheeler now serves as a club ambassador for the Phillies, working in a number of different roles to promote the club. He authored a book, “A View from the Booth: Four Decades with the Phillies,” in 2009, chronicling his long association with the Phillies. The banquet always

attracts a large group of baseball fans, and the question-and-answer session with the guest

speaker is always a highlight. That will certainly be the case with Wheeler, who will

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a few moments in the spotlight during the banquet as their accomplishments in baseball are celebrated. Beirne, a resident of Wilmington, Del., was a coach and manager for the KAU Little League for 12 years. He was also a KAU board member for two years. He grew up playing Little League and Pony League baseball in Stratford, New Jersey. He also played at Sterling Regional High School. His baseball-playing experiences as an adult include playing for the Milltown Mudhens in 1999. From 2000 to 2012, he was a player, manager, and general manager for the Shear Satisfaction Cutters in the 50-and-over John A. DeBenedictis Baseball League. In 2013, he moved on to the 55-and-over Kennett Cutters team. He was a League Honor Roll inductee in 2007, and the league secretary from 2006 to 2007. Beirne’s teams won the B Division Championships in 2012 and 2013, and the Father/Son Tournament Championship in 2013, and he was Manager of the Year in 2013. The Shear Satisfaction Cutters played in the MSBL World Series in Phoenix, AZ. The Philadelphia Cutters played in the Roy Hobbs World Series

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from 2005 through 2015. Beirne was also part of the Shields ATM team that won the AA Championship in 2011. Hadfield, who works as a special education teacher in the Octorara Area School District, was selected for induction after coaching baseball for 33 years. He coached Bishop Shanahan’s baseball team from 1982 to 2007 and the Octorara High School’s team from 2008 to 2014. Hadfield started playing baseball at the age of six when he played for the Wissinoming Boys League. He was a varsity catcher on Northeast Catholic’s baseball team in 1970 and 1971. The team played at Connie Mack Stadium for the Catholic League Championship in 1970. Hadfield went on to play for Keystone Junior College in 1973 and 1974. He started every game during those two seasons, and was the team captain in 1974. He was invited to a tryout for the Pittsburgh Pirates at West Chester University in 1974. In addition to his baseball coaching, Hadfield played in several adult baseball leagues, including the Fairmount Park Adult Baseball League, the West Chester Adult Baseball League, the Kennett Men’s Senior Baseball League,

and the John A. DeBenedictis Baseball League. One of Jim Wagner’s more memorable seasons in a baseball uniform came when he was 12 years old. His team that year, the Meadow Pride Dairy, went 16-0. In one game, Wagner belted four home runs. The best game that he ever pitched also came that season—Wagner punched out 18 batters as he pitched six perfect innings of baseball. Wagner went on to play in the Pony League and Junior League in the State College, Pa. area. He played third base and pitched at State College High School, and then moved on to Villanova University, where he was also a pitcher. After he got married, Wagner moved to Chester County and played in the West Chester Adult League for about 15 years. He is a member of the West Chester Adult League Hall of Fame, and was named as the Most Valuable Player of the League in 1972. Jack Bradley, a resident of Downingtown, grew up playing Little League ball for the Horsham Little League. He was a third baseman at Hatboro Horsham High School, and he was on the team that captured a Pennsylvania State Championship in 1977. Bradley went on to play football and baseball at Moravian

College. He was the school’s Male Athlete of the Year in 1981. He also was the football team’s MVP and won the Maxwell Award in football that same year. On the baseball diamond, Bradley helped the Moravian team capture the MAC Southern Division title in 1981. Bradley was second in the nation in stolen bases for players at Division 3 schools. He set Moravian College records for hits in a season, runs scored in a season, home runs in a season, and stolen bases in a season. Bradley also holds school football records for career yardage, completions in a game, and passing yardage in a game. He went on to play in the Perkiomen Twilight League from 1981 to 1993. The team won a championship in 1990. From 1993 to 2008, Bradley played in the Coatesville Adult Baseball League, and his teams won numerous championships. He also played in the Kennett MSBL from 1998 to 2004, where his teams also won several championships. Bradley was selected as MVP of the league in 1999. He also played in the Tri-State 48-andover MSBL squad that won championships in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Lawrence “Mickey” Hess, a longtime science teacher at Oxford Area High School, grew up playing ball in the Lancaster Little League. He was a pitcher and outfielder for the Penn Manor High School team. He also played for the Millersville Legion squad. He was a catcher and outfielder at Millersville University, and he earned an invitation to a tryout

with the Toronto Blue Jays in Syracuse, NY in 1980. Hess earned the nickname “Stingray” while playing with the Millersville University team in 1977. During a southern road trip, Hess stepped on a stingray in the Gulf of Mexico. He needed surgery to recover, and for the next four years he was known as “Stingray” to his teammates. After college, Hess went on to play in the Lancaster-Lebanon Twilight League, the York Central League, the West Chester Adult League, and the Kennett Men’s Senior Baseball League. Jerry Johnson was born and raised in Kennett Square. He began playing baseball at the age of seven for the Kennett Little League. He moved on to play for the Teeners Club, and was primarily a pitcher and catcher during his early years playing the game. Johnson later played for the Counts Social Club and the Sam Tavoni League, where he was a third baseman, first baseman, and catcher for the National Bank and the Catena teams. Rick Marvin, now a resident of North Eastham, MA, grew up playing in the Unionville Farm League and the KAU Little League. He was a standout player for the Tower Hill School, where he earned MVP or Co-MVP honors. Marvin coached teams in several different sports, including soccer and basketball, and coached baseball clubs of Cape Cod for 15 years. Dennis Petrucci, a resident of Avondale, grew up playing in the Kennett Recreation League on the current

site of the Mary D. Lang School. He was a twotime all-star selection in the St. Patrick’s Pee Wee League. He played baseball in the Kennett Babe Ruth League between the ages of 13 and 15. He graduated from Kennett High School in 1975. Petrucci went on to play for 14 seasons in the Sam Tavoni League. He was an allstar selection in 1979 and 1980, and was the all-star MVP in 1980. He also played in the Kennett Men’s Senior Baseball League for 12 seasons. He was a pitcher, first baseman, third baseman, outfielder, and catcher. He once pitched and won both ends of a double-header. Petrucci has also coached baseball in the KAU and Avon Grove Little Leagues, he has managed the Avon Grove American Legion team, and served as a baseball umpire for 15 years. The Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association will be handing out Special Recognition Awards for the first time. These awards are being presented to Michael Robinson for outstanding baseball coaching and to Joseph Scalise for his service to the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association Hall of Fame. Tickets for the banquet are $36 per person, which includes a buffet dinner, a raffle of baseball memorabilia, and other prizes. Tickets can be purchased at Burton’s Barber Shop, which is the unofficial home of the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Hall of Fame, or by calling 610-444-9964. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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CC122515

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

Chester County Press

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NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Uwchlan Township Municipal Authority (the “Authority”), a Pennsylvania municipal authority, having its registered office at 717 North Ship Road, Exton, Chester County, Pennsylvania 19341, has adopted a resolution proposing an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation; the Authority has submitted the proposed amendment to the Board of Supervisors of Uwchlan Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (the “Township”), the incorporator of the Authority; the Township, by resolution duly enacted, has adopted and approved the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority; the Authority intends to file Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 21, 2016; such Articles of Amendment are to be filed under provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act 53 Pa.C.S. §5601 et. seq., Act 22 of 2001, effective June 19, 2001, which codifies and amends the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945, as amended and supplemented (hereinafter the “Act”); and the nature and character of such proposed amendment is to amend the Articles of Incorporation so as to increase the term of existence of such Authority by amending the Articles of Incorporation to read as follows: “The Authority shall have a term of existence continuing through and until the date fifty years after the date of the Pennsylvania Department of State’s approval of the Authority’s first Articles of Amendment.” BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF THE UWCHLAN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 12p-30-1t

NOTICE

NOTICE the London Grove Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on January 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., in the London Grove Township Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA for the following purpose: 220 Sullivan Road (Tax Parcel No. 59-8-185)- To hear the appeal of the London Grove Township Municipal Authority for a variance to allow two single family detached dwellings on a single lot. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the property into two lots; lot 1 would retain an existing home and cottage. Section 602.1.B. Of the Zoning Ordinance limits lots to one single family detached dwelling. The property is located in the Rural Residential (RR) District. William Grandizio Chairman Zoning Hearing Board 12p-23-2t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, February 22, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-1-4 Writ of Execution No. 2014-12484 DEBT $383,073.64 PROPERTY situate in the New Garden Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 60-4-96 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Nationstar Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: LOREN HOPKINS TAYLOR a/k/a LOREN TAYLOR, IN HER CAPACITY AS EXECUTRIX and DEVISEE OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS E. HOPKINS, THE HOPKINS FAMILY PROPERTY TRUST, TARYN LINDSAY ALBERT a/k/a TARYN ALBERT, IN HER CAPACITY AS BENEFICIARY OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS E. HOPKINS, BRADFORD E. HOPKINS a/k/a BRAD HOPKINS, IN HIS CAPACITY AS BENEFICIARY OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS E. HOPKINS, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE HOPKINS FAMILY PROPERTY TRUST SALE ADDRESS: 101 Interlachen Court, Avondale, PA 19311-9747 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-5637000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 12p-30-3t

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Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, February 22, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-1-5 Writ of Execution No. 2010-02018 DEBT $257,294.29 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in New London Township, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, described according to a Plan of “Steep Meadows.” Made by George E. Regester Jr. & Sons, C.C., Kennett Square, PA., dated 9-21986, last revised 12-4-1986, recorded at West Chester in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in Plan File #6951, as follows: BEGINNING at a point of curve in the bed of Saginaw Road (LR 15238), a corner of Lot #4 on said Plan: thence extending from said beginning point through the bed of said road and along the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 485.00 feet, the arc distance of 129.94 feet to a point of tangent, thence extending north 86 degrees 42 minutes 18 seconds east, 32.40 feet to a point, thence extending south 76 degrees 25 minutes 39 seconds east, 5.98 feet to a point; thence extending south 76 degrees 54 minutes 07 seconds east, 67.40 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #6 on said Plan; thence leaving the bed of said road and extending along line of Lot #6 and Lot #7 on said Plan; south 04 degrees 32 minutes 04 seconds west, 253.20 feet to a point, a corner degrees 32 minutes 56 seconds east,120.28 feet to a point, another corner of Lot #4; thence extending along line of Lot #4, north, 18 degrees 38 minutes 42 seconds west 315.68 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. CONTAINING 1.153 acres of land more or less. BEING Lot #5 as shown on said Plan. BEING UPI #71-3-14.5 BEING the same premises which William J. Meinzer & Margaret A. Meinzer, by Deed dated 11/29/96 and recorded 12/5/96 in the County of Chester in Deed Book 4114, Page 1678, granted and conveyed unto Michael P. McGarvey, Jr. and Virginia S. McGarvey, husband and wife, in fee. PLAINTIFF: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL P. McGARVEY, JR. and VIRGINIA S. McGARVEY SALE ADDRESS: 711 Saginaw Road, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC, 610-278-6800 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 12p-30-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, February 22, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-1-13 Writ of Execution No. 2014-12478 DEBT $229,892.71 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece or parcel of ground, situate in East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, more particularly bounded and described by a recent survey made by George E. Regester, Jr. and Sons, R.S. as follows, to wit BEGINNING at a point set in the title line in the bed of a public road known as State Route #82 leading from Kennett Square to Unionville, said point being a corner of this and the northwesterly corner of lands of E.C. Stabley; thence, leaving said point of beginning and by the title line in said road, north 4 degrees 00 minutes east 247.30 feet to a point a corner of this and lands of William Gentry and the Rakestraw Pyle Company, of which this was a part, thence leaving said State Route #82 and by lands of the said Rakestraw-Pyle Company of which this was a part the following two courses and distances to wit: south 87 degrees 36 minutes 20 seconds east 195.09 feet to an iron pin and south 3 degrees 52 minutes west; 210.35 feet to an iron pin set in line of lands fronting on Locust Lane; thence, by lands fronting on the said Locust Lane and also lands of the first mentioned

E.C. Stabley, south 81 degrees 45 minutes 10 seconds west 199.96 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.. PREMISES being: 610 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PARCEL No. 61-5-152.1 BEING the same premises which Jack B. Francisco and Janet P. Francisco, his wife by Deed dated March 25, 1998 and recorded April 7, 1998 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 4328 Page 1050, granted and conveyed unto Scott C. Franco. PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor trustee for JPMorgan Chase Banj, N.A., as Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Popular ABS, Inc. Mortgage PassThrough Certificates Series 2006-C, c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: SCOTT C. FRANCO SALE ADDRESS: 610 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 215-572-8111 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 12p-30-3t

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residential

PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-17 VS DEFENDANT: ANITA A. POWELL and MARVIN J. POWELL SALE ADDRESS: 229 Honey Locust Drive, Avondale, PA 19311 ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 12p-30-3t

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N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 12p-30-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, February 22, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-1-21 Writ of Execution No. 2014-08663 DEBT $126,914.13 ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land with the improvements erected thereon, situate in the Borough of Parkesburg, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania. PARCEL/UPI No. 8-5-222 BEING the same premises which Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation by Kamiel Houston, Attorney in Fact by Power of Attorney granted and conveyed unto Milton C. Burrell and Yvonne V. Burrell by Deed dated December 9, 2004 and recorded February 28, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Chester County, Pennsylvania in Deed Book 6421, Page 935. PLAINTIFF: LSF8 Master Participation Trust VS DEFENDANT: MILTON C. BURRELL and YVONNE V. BURRELL SALE ADDRESS: 408 West 2nd Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: RICHARD M. SQUIRE AND ASSOCIATES, LLC, 215-886-8790 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 12p-30-3t

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unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter

SALE NO. 16-1-24 Writ of Execution No. 2014-00226 DEBT $543,349.00

SALE NO. 16-1-30 Writ of Execution No. 2014-11760 DEBT $272,031.95

PROPERTY situate in the Chester County, Pennsylvania

PROPERTY situate in the East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

BLR# 60-4-20.4 BLR# 61-6-361 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Bank of America, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL S. CHANDLER and LISA M. DINORSCIA SALE ADDRESS: 219 Honey Locust Drive, Avondale, PA 19311-0000 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 12p-30-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, February 22, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-1-25 Writ of Execution No. 2014-07327 DEBT $127,593.75 ALL THOSE TWO (2) CERTAIN messuages, tenements and tracts of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in Elk Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows: TRACT #1 – Beginning at a stake in the west side of a public road in a line of land formerly of William Anderson, now Frank Carr; thence by the same south 26 1/2 degrees east 25.8 perches to a stake; thence by land now or late of Carleton Abernathy, south 74 degrees west 57.3 perches to a stake in line of land now or late of William T. Scott; thence by the same north 9 1/4 degrees east 46.3 perches to a stake in said line; thence by land now or late of Maurice Hickey south 82 1/2 degrees east 35.7 perches to a stake; the place of beginning. CONTAINING 9 3/4 acres, more or less.

SALE NO. 16-1-22 Writ of Execution No. 2014-11447 DEBT $119,936.28

TRACT #2 – Beginning at a stone on the westerly side of an unimproved dirt road leading to Hickory Hill; thence leaving said road and by land of Raymond R. Lindsey, et ux, south 70 1/2 degrees west 100 feet to a point; thence by the same north 25 1/2 degrees west 75.09 feet to a point in line of other land of Andrew J. Maze; thence by the same north 70 1/2 degrees east 100 feet to a point in the westerly side of the first mentioned road; thence along said road south 25 1/2 degrees east 75.09 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

PROPERTY situate in Borough of Kennett Square

CONTAINING 7,590 square feet of lane, more or less.

TAX Parcel #03-04-0250

BEING known as 1003 Kings Row Road, Oxford, PA 19363

IMPROVEMENTS: dwelling.

residential

PLAINTIFF: Midfirst Bank VS DEFENDANT: RAFAEL CAMACHO and TERESA CAMACHO

PLAINTIFF: Presbyterian Homes, Inc., d/b/a Ware Presbyterian Village VS DEFENDANT: BETTY LEE EVANS, B. DOUGLAS EVANS and JOSEPH M. EVANS, III

SALE ADDRESS: 717 Lafayette Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348

SALE ADDRESS: 1003 Kings Row Road, Oxford, PA 19363

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SCOTT A. DIETTERICK, ESQ., 717-533-3280

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IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. f/k/a Vericrest Financial, Inc. VS DEFENDANT: LISA HOYLE SALE ADDRESS: 208 Cherry Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348-4709 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 12p-30-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, February 22, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 16-1-52 Writ of Execution No. 2014-11854 DEBT $259,120.93 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land situate in the Township of East Nottingham, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a final plan made for Wayne E. and Mary A. Reisler by N. M. Lake and Associates, Inc., Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, dated September 30, 1987, last revised March 23, 1988 and recorded in Chester County Recorder of Deeds Office as Plan No. 8195 as follows, to wit: TAX I.D. #: 69-7-27.7 PLAINTIFF: Fifth Third Mortgage Company VS DEFENDANT: NICHOLAS B. COLLINS and NICOLE L. QUILLEN SALE ADDRESS: 661 5th Street, Oxford, Pennsylvania 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215790-1010 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 12p-30-3t

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CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015

Chester County Press

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Continued from Page 5B the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 12p-30-3t

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to a point of curve (2) along the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 225.00 feet the arc distance of 91.68 feet to a point of tangent (3) north 35 degrees 32 minutes 45 seconds west, crossing over a 50 feet wide stream and drainage easement, 305.30 feet to a point of curve and (4) along the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 245.00 feet the arc distance of 117.34 feet to a point in line of lands now or late of Route 52 Associates; thence extending along last mentioned lands, north 87 degrees 05 minutes 56 seconds east, 413.65 feet to a point, a corner of Lot 26 as shown on said Plan; thence extending along line of Lot No. 26, south 28 degrees 02 minutes 14 seconds east, recrossing the aforesaid stream and drainage easement, 340.78 feet to a point at the northwesterly terminus of a certain 50 feet wide private right of way; thence extending along same, south 41 degrees 46 minutes 47 seconds west, 221.41 feet to a point on the northeasterly terminus of Walnut Valley Road cul-de-sac, aforesaid; thence extending along the side of said cul-de-sac along the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 50 feet, the arc distance of 83.61 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot No. 25 on said Plan.

ALL THAT CERTAIN tract or piece of land, situate in the Township of Kennett, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, described according to a Plan of Property of a Final Subdivision Plan of Phase II of Cross Creek for Joseph and Carol Grace, made by Regester Associates, dated 9-19-1989 last revised 8-23-1994 recorded 9-30-1994 at West Chester in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in Plan File #12672, as follows:

BEING Parcel No. 62-5-67.61.

BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly terminus of Walnut Valley Road at its point of intersection with the southerly terminus of a certain 50 feet wide future right of way (to be offered for dedication) thence extending from said beginning point and along the easterly side of said right of way the 4 following courses and distances (1) north 58 degrees 53 minutes 33 seconds west, 76.05 feet

SUBJECT, however, to the proportionate part of the expense of keeping said driveway in good order, condition and repair at all times hereafter forever.

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TOGETHER with and under subject to the free and common use, right, liberty and privilege of the aforesaid 50 feet wide private right of way, as and for a driveway, passageway and watercourse at all times hereafter, forever, in common with the owners, tenants and occupiers of the other lots of ground bounding thereon and entitled to the use thereof.

BEING the same premises which Dale R. Petrak and Susan E. Petrak by Deed dated June 24, 2005 and recorded July 11, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for

800-646-7867

610-869-7060

Chester County in Deed Book 6544 Page 1656, as Instrument Number 10550900, granted and conveyed unto Susan E. Petrak and Helen Flanyak, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, in fee. UPI# 62-5-67.61 PLAINTIFF: Sun East Federal Credit Union VS DEFENDANT: SUSAN E. PETRAK and HELEN E. FLANYAK SALE ADDRESS: 25 Walnut Valley Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN & EISENBERG, P.C., 215-572-8111 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 12p-30-3t

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of Parkesburg, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Subdivision Plan of Parkesburg Knoll, Phase I as made by Ruth Engineers dated 06/08/1987 and recorded in Chester County as Plan File No. 7432 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the south side of Fifth Avenue said point also by a corner of Lot 46 on said Plan, thence extending from said beginning point along Fifth Avenue north 73 degrees 10 minutes 58 seconds east 60 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 44 on said Plan; thence extending along same south 16 degrees 49 minutes 02 seconds east 150.00 feet to a point in line of Lot No. 65; thence extending along same and along Lot No. 64 south 73 degrees 10 minutes 53 seconds west 60.00 feet to a point in line of Lot No. 46; thence extending along same north 16 degrees 49 minutes 20 seconds west 150.00 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot No. 45 on said Plan. BEING the same premises which Ricky K. Kinney and Kim G. Carlin by Deed dated June 10, 1998 and recorded August 16, 1998 in the County of Chester in Deed Book 4403 Page 1612, conveyed to Rickey K. Kinney and Kimberlie G. Kinney, husband and wife. PLAINTIFF: Nationstar Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: RICKEY K. KINNEY and KIMBERLE G. KINNEY

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SALE ADDRESS: 422 Fifth Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC, 610-278-6800 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 12p-30-3t

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199 18,101

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MSRP: $32,100 SALE PRICE: $30,933 CONSUMER CASH: $750(2) SELECT MKT: $750(3) Y/E BONUS TAG $1000(3) BUY FOR

28,433

ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L DOHC 4cyl, 6sp Auto, Back-Up Camera, OnStar with 4G LTE, 34 HWY MPG

2.4L 4Cyl, 6- Speed Automatic, Power Windows and Doors, 18” Alum Wheels, Onstar with 4G LTE WIFI, 32 HWY MPG

3.6L V6 eng, 6-Speed Automatic, 8 Passenger Seating Onstar w/ Turn by turn Nav. 24HWY MPG

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MSRP: $38,820 SALE PRICE: $36,521 CONSUMER CASH: $1,000(2)

41,998 $329/MO $35,521

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4.3L V6 engine, 6-Speed Automatic, Rear Park Assist. Trailering Equipment, OnStar with 4GLTE WIFI

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PRICED TO GO! 2012 CHEVY IMPALA LS

2014 CHEVY SPARK 2LT

Was $13,500 now $9,995 2014 CHEVY IMPALA 2LT

Was $12,000 now $9,400 2013 CHEVY MALIBU LS

Was $25,000 now $19,935

Was $15,000 now $13,300

all power equipment, 52K miles, #50893A

Leather & loaded, Only 13,000 miles #5555

Automatic, All power, Leather, 43K miles #5560

All power equipment, 42K miles, #5571

2013 CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB LT 2015 CRUZE LT SEDAN All power equipment, 42K miles, #5548

All power equipment, Only 21K miles, #5564

Was $27,000 now $24,937 2012 BUICK REGAL TURBO

Was 16,900 now $13,900

Premium, Leather & Loaded, 32K miles, #5583

Was $18,000 now $16,800 2013 CHEVY CAMARO SS

Automatic, Loaded!, 22,000 miles, #60239A

Was $25,500 now $23,500 2014 CHEVY CAPTIVA LS

All power equipment, 32K miles, #5561

GET UP TO

Was $55,000 now $51,900

2015 CHEVY SILVERADO REG CAB

4x4 Long Box, All power, 2,000 miles!, #51503A

Was $31,800 now $28,995 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LT

IRV DAVIS

Was 20,000 now $18,800

2000 OVER KELLEY BLUE BOOK

Auto, Red, Perfect, 6,000 miles #51281a

All power equip, Clean!, 39K miles, #50991A

Was $17,500 now $14,650 $

2015 CHEVY CORVETTE STINGRAY

(Landenberg) Special Finance Manager IrvD@diverchev.com

1.9% APR ON CERTIFIED

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