Chester County Press 2-25-2015 Edition

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Covering Avon Grove, Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Oxford, & Unionville Areas Volume 149, No. 8

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New Garden Township to buy and preserve 178-acre property for $2.3 million

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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Mandi Schulheisz and Rylynn Woods, members of the Jennersville Youth Theater, cut the ribbon to officially open the new Smithson Center for Arts and Recreation at the Jennersville YMCA, on Feb. 20.

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Kennett Symphony slates children’s concerts.................4A Reward offered in Lincoln University graffiti case.............6A

INDEX Calendar of Events..........2B Opinion..........................7A Obituaries.......................8A Police Blotter.................6A Classified.....................9B

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By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Before an overflow audience of more than 250 students, parents, performers and dignitaries, the Jennersville YMCA officially cut the ribbon last Friday afternoon for the opening of the new Smithson Center for the Arts and Recreation.

For more than an hour, guests were treated to musical selections from “Grease,” “13 The Musical,” and “Annie,” performed by the Jennersville Youth Theater, as well as comments from YMCA executives.

Remarks were made by Joe Viscuso, chairman of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Dave Gorney, Jennersville YMCA board chairman; Denise L. Day, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine; and Tom Smithson, the capital campaign chairman of the center, who

spoke about the selfless dedication of his parents Bob and Priscilla Smithson, for whom the center is named.

“Once a dream, now a reality, this theater is absolutely incredible, largely exceeding my expectations,” he said. “Our parents always believed in giving back to the community and to help others in need.”

Smithson said he and his siblings were inspired to continue the work of their parents, who began Camp Smithson, for the purpose of providing lowerincome youth in the Oxford area with camping experiences.

“With schools cutting budgets for arts and recreation activities, it became evident that there was a need for this center,” he said. “My bothers and sister saw the need and the passion, once introduced to the project, and it became our turn to continue the legacy of our parents.”

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After an hour-long public discussion that was both divided and accusatory, the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Monday to enter the township into negotiations to purchase the 178-acre Green Valley Farm in the township for $2.3 million, for the purpose of placing a conservation easement on it.

The acreage is currently owned in part by former supervisor Warren Reynolds, who entered into negotiations with the township’s Open Space Review Board two years ago for the purpose of preserving the Continued on Page 3A

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The New Garden Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Feb. 23 to purchase a 178-acre property in the township for $2.3 million, for the purpose of placing a conservation easement on the land.

U-CF School Board discusses strategic plan

By John Chambless Staff Writer It was an evening largely devoted to planning a future course as the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board met on Feb. 17.

Board member Kathleen Do introduced a vote on the school district’s comprehensive plan, an 81-page document which provides, she said, “a profile of our district and our core foundation. It’s about how we

make sure students do what they’re supposed to do, and how we go above and beyond in Unionville-Chadds Ford.”

The plan was approved unanimously and Do thanked the 19-member committee that put it together. The approved comprehensive plan will hopefully dovetail with a proposed strategic plan which is being spearheaded by board member Robert Sage.

The strategic plan was the focus of a lengthy discussion

at the meeting. Sage sees the strategic plan as a roadmap for the entire district’s future, but admitted that getting a grip on its scope could be difficult.

“We can reduce the scope of the plan to focus on fewer topics,” he said. “It’s up to this board and the administration to decide where to draw the boundaries on this process so we can accomplish the most possible.”

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Avon Grove achieves record-breaking season The swimming and diving team went undefeated and captured the Ches-Mont League’s National Division for the first time while rewriting the program’s record books

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Avon Grove swimming coach Kelly Burk knew that the arrival of a talented group of freshman swimmers promised good things for the 2014-2015 season.

But the squad’s accomplishments—numerous individual and team records, an undefeated regular season and Avon Grove’s first-ever championship in the Ches-Mont League’s National Division—exceeded everyone’s wildest expectations.

“These girls just went out and gave it their all in every event,” Burk explained in an interview on Monday.

Avon Grove opened the season with a 107-70 victory over Kennett on Dec. 8. Burk said that it was the team’s second meet, a Dec. 15 showdown against Henderson, that convinced her that the squad could be in for a very successful season. Avon Grove defeated the league rival 97-89, the first time that the team had ever scored a win against Henderson.

“That was a home meet and there was a lot of cheering going

on,” Burk recalled. From that point on, fans were following the team’s progress closely as they rewrote the record books.

Avon Grove picked up wins over Downingtown West, 10284, Downingtown East, 101-77, and Bishop Shanahan, 104-71.

Senior Carlie Perkins, the team captain, is one of the best divers in Pennsylvania, finishing fifth in states last year.

She has rewritten the team’s record books, setting marks for 6 dives and 11 dives. Perkins broke her own school record for 11 dives at the Cumberland Valley Diving Invitational on Jan. 21. She is heading to North Carolina State in the fall after being selected as the 2014 Diver of the Year for the Ches-Mont League, and was a 2014 Speedo High School All-American. But first, she’ll have the opportunity to add to her accomplishments in the post-season.

“She’s been our captain and a team leader for the last two years. She’s a diver and swimmer, and she’s very versatile,” Burk explained, lauding Perkins’ work ethic and the example that Continued on Page 2A

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It’s been that way for the last 45 years Uncle Irvin has lived here.

The parking garage in Kennett, which charges $700 annually for all-day parking for employees who are coughing up a .5 percent personal income tax to boot, along with meters gives the borough very little net income, needs to be enlarged because Genesis, the company that spawned the garage, wants to expand in the borough. The problem here is coming up with $3.1 million to expand the garage. Borough officials at this time are not looking at any alternatives.

Now the Oxford Borough Council has voted to conduct

Carlie Perkins signed to dive for North Carolina State in the fall.

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she sets for other competitors on the team.

In a 108-75 victory over Perkiomen Valley on Jan. 23, Avon Grove was led by sophomore Emma Brinton and freshman Olivia Paoletti.

Brinton won the 100-yard backstroke, the 200 individual medley, and was a part of the 200 medley relay team that helped lead Avon Grove past Perkiomen.

Brinton set a school record in the 100-yard backstroke during the season, and was one of the freshman swimmers who consistently produced good results for the team. Consistency is very important, Burk said, because it

only takes one area of weakness to turn a win into a loss.

“I could always count on these girls to get points for us,” Burk said.

Consistency is important, but so is versatility.

Paoletti was a major asset to the team because of her ability to compete, and compete well, in different events.

“I could put her in any event I needed to,” Burk explained. “If there was an injury or if someone was out for a meet, I could put Olivia in and she would go get first or second for us.”

Paoletti was a valuable member of relay teams and broke two individual records.

Paoletti is just one of the fabulous freshman performers who

have helped Avon Grove have its record-breaking season.

Burk said that there are seven freshman on the squad, including four who have qualified for districts.

Clare McGovern is a top distance swimmer, and consistently delivered points in the 200 and 500 for Avon Grove.

Serena Derderian was particularly good in the sprint events.

Samantha Paglia was another key contributor, and Burk said that she was yet another versatile performer.

Boni Trinter, a junior, was one of the team’s more improved athletes this year. Trinter is a standout diver who would lead many teams.

“If Carlie {Perkins} wouldn’t have broken her own records this year, Boni would have broken some of those records,” Burk explained.

Burk said that she has also seen tremendous improvement from sophomore Natalie Slupe.

“She has really grown into a good competitor this year,” Burk explained. “She was very consistent in getting second,

third, or fourth place finishes for us.”

The deep and versatile squad allowed Avon Grove to match up well against most of its opponents. Avon Grove completed the 9-0 regular season with wins over Coatesville, West Chester East, and Great Valley. They approached each meet with the same level of determination that they had early on against Henderson.

“It was just fantastic how the girls all came together as a team,” Burk explained. “They gave 200 percent at every meet. Their goal is to have every single school record broken during the course of this year.”

Burk is in her sixth season as the head coach. She is assisted by Chic McKnelly, who helped get the swimming program started in 1994. She said that McKnelly has been a big help as the coaching staff has worked to get the best performances out of the young team.

Burk said that she was looking forward to seeing how the team does against the stron-

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A group of talented freshman swimmers has helped lead the Avon Grove swimming and diving team to an undefeated season.

gest competition in districts and states. The team is extremely young, so finishing in the top five or six in districts and in the top ten at states would be a strong showing. Districts take place on Feb. 26 and 27, and the team should be well-represented in states when qualifiers are determined by March 1.

Because so many of the key contributors are young, this looks to be just the beginning for the talented squad.

“I’m so proud of these girls,” Burk said. “It’s great to see Avon Grove doing so well.”

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

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The expansion also includes the new Carol E. Ware Family Wellness Center; an expanded child watch center, equipped with an indoor play structure and a separate room for special events; and a renovated enrichment center. The back of the stage at the center is equipped with two giant doors in its rear section, which can open and be converted into an amphitheater for warm weather events.

The opening of the new venue dovetails with the growth of the theater program at the Jennersville location. There are currently four

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The opening of the center included musical performances by the Jennersville Youth Theater.

separate groups that make up the Jennersville Youth Theater, which has seen its membership increase from 160 this past fall to more than 200 now. In addition, the Jennersville Theater Company is

An audience of more than 250 attended the event at the new performance space

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a group made up of both adults and children.

Hal Warner, executive director of the Jennersville YMCA, said that at least 16 theatrical productions are planned for the Smithson Center during its first year.

“Our theater programs were all over southern Chester County,” Warner said. “We were in churches, in schools. We had groups rehearsing and performing everywhere except the place where they should be practicing – their own.

“This means that we’re going to be be able to serve more families and more children than ever before,” he added. “We’ll be able to serve them in ways that we typically have not been able to serve them in the past.

The arts and humanities are so important in enriching the lives not just of children, but of adults.

Through this theater, we’ll be able to do so much more of that.”

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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land in perpetuity.

Supervisors Steve Allaband, Betty Gordon and Richard Ayotte voted in favor of the purchase, while supervisors Pat Little and Randy Geouque voted against the purchase.

The property, eight contiguous parcels, is located north of Route 41 and is bordered

by Penn Green Road on its western edge, Old Baltimore Pike on its northern border, and the area behind the commercial and residential development along Newark Road, on its eastern edge. It offers more than 30 acres of mature woodland, large ponds, streams, existing paths and scenic vistas which can be seen from Penn Green Road. It contains the former site of a dairy farm, and an historic home built in 1740, which has been in the Reynolds family since 1904.

Erin McCormick from Natural Lands Trust, the open space consultant for New Garden Township, spelled out the details of the conservation easement on the property. She said that the easement would allow for the existing residence, and up to three additional parcels that could have a residence located on them. The remainder of the property will remain available for agricultural use, and the woodland areas will remain as is.

Under the terms of the agreement, there will be no public access to the property.

The acquisition of the property will be paid for out of the township’s Open Space Fund, the account balance of which stands at $2.27 million, and annually generates about $400,000 in revenue. The initial payment will comprise 37 percent of the total cost for the easement, which will be followed by the remaining 63 percent of the total cost, which will be paid in equal installments over the next three years.

Allaband read the list of owners of the property, which included members of the Reynolds family and others.

After the terms of the agreement were shared, the supervisors engaged in a back-and-forth conversation of differing opinions, most of which argued for the need to conserve valuable property in the township, and the cost of doing so.

“The Reynolds family is known as staunch open space conservationists, and Warren Reynolds has actually been on the record for saying that his property will never get developed,” Geouque said. “Then

why would we spend $2.3 million on low-risk property?”

“This is a mechanism of how this generation would keep future generations from development,” Allaband answered.

“But if [Reynolds is] already on record saying that he’ll never do it...At some point if he got into financial distress and needed the money...I strongly believe that he would approach the board again and say, ‘You know what? I need some money. I’m going to sell it to a developer unless you guys want to step in and buy the development rights.’”

“As I read the list of parcels, Warren Reynolds is a little bit less than a fifty percent owner,” Allaband replied. “Being a fifty percent owner or less, how can we guarantee [that Reynolds would not sell to a real estate developer] unless you put this [agreement] in place?”

Geouque then disputed the validity of spending over $2 million on property that will have no public access.

According to a representative of Reynolds, the notion of providing public access to the property has not been factored into the terms of the agreement.

In a rebuttal to Geouque, Ayotte said that the Open Space Fund is not intended to create parks and trails.

“It’s a fund to preserve open space,” he said. Secondly, this open space tax has been around for ten years, and just about nothing has been done with it.

That should tell you that landowners aren’t lining up to give away their development rights.

The number one stumbling block to secure open space is a willing landowner, and we have the largest tract of land in the township willing to give up its development rights.”

Little argued against the transaction, mostly from a financial point of view “Our expenses are going up and our property tax base is going down,” Little said.

“Using rough numbers, we have had a 30 percent drop of employees in the township than [we had] last year. That means lower employee tax base. In my opinion, this is headache at the beginning of the year, because I don’t see how we can get by without a tax hike.”

“It seems to me that we are trying to befriend Mr. Reynolds to the tune of $2.3 million,” Little added. “While this may be an honorable thing to do,

I’m not sure it’s something that the residents of this township should provide.”

Gordon said that she has known Reynolds for the past seven or eight years, and during that time, “it was always near and dear to his heart to have the rights of his property sold to the township,” she said. “Warren has responsibilities to his family. A lot of this land is held in trust, and the trustees have an obligation to preserve the funds in order to take care of Warren’s affairs and the heirs of his parents and grandparents...He has to protect those who follow him and that’s what he’s trying to do. If the development rights are not purchased by the township, we have no way to guess what his heirs might decide to do with the property, should something happen to Warren.”

If there was a proverbial elephant in the room, it was that the most prominently-known landowner was not present during the proceedings. Shortly after resigning his position on the board, Reynolds was arrested on June 12, 2013 for the possession of more than 500 images of child pornography. In March 2014, Reynolds pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual abuse of children – the official term used to define the possession of child pornography – and in September 2014, he began a state prison sentence that will extend from a minimum of two years to a maximum of four years.

A long-time member of the board, Reynolds had served with both Gordon and Allaband at various times, a point Geouque suggested may have stacked the acquisition in Reynolds’ favor. He called for Gordon and Allaband to recuse themselves from the voting process. The request was turned down by solicitor Mark Thompson.

“In my opinion, this transaction reflects poorly on the board,” he said. “Two board members not only have served with Warren in the past, but are known friends of his. In my opinion, it looks like cronyism, and may be a conflict of interest.”

During the public comment period, Geouque further supported his earlier accusation.

“From my point of view, it looks like we’re taking care of a former supervisor, he said.

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from the perception of the entire board. It’s not necessarily levied at any particular individuals. I only brought that up as a point that they served on a previous board with him and are long-time friends and should recuse themselves.”

After a half-hour private session, the board re-convened, and rendered their final decision at 8:25 p.m.

In other township news, the board honored New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson for his recent recognition by the Chester County District Attorney’s office as the 2014 Chester County Officer of the Year.

Simpson gave the supervisors an update on the status of the preliminary plans to establish a regional police unit in southern Chester County, a concept that has already been the subject of a feasibility study. Simpson said that the potential partnership in the force has grown from four interested municipal parties to seven, which now include West Grove Borough, Avondale Borough, East Marlborough Township, as well as London Grove Township and the police departments for New Garden Township Kennett Township and the Kennett Borough.

Simpson said that a meeting inviting all interested parties has been scheduled for Feb. 28 to continue discussions about the concept.

Simpson also said that a law enforcement appreciation day will be held on May 16 at the township building, which will include participation activities, workshops and displays.

The board approved a motion to grant preliminary and final land grant approval and modifications to the construction of new hangars at the New Garden Flying Field.

The board also approved the acquisition of a Ford 550 vehicle for the township’s Public Works Department, for a price not to exceed $80,000.

The board also approved the acquisition of two police vehicles for the township’s Police Department, for a total cost not to exceed $73,100.

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@ chestercounty.com.

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that, in his experience with strategic plans, “If we go down this road, we’ll have to hire someone to do it. It will eat up a big chunk of time, and we will have to commit to the time and expense. This ain’t easy,” he added. “I’ve seen strategic plans work well, and I’ve seen them work badly.”

Board member Gregg Lindner said, “I think Bob has done a good job of showing us we have to start small. If we’re going to do this, we’re going to have to understand the costs.”

Breaking the strategic plan into smaller parts would allow people who are passionate about individual areas to step forward, according to board president Victor Dupuis. “We need to reach a point where we have a champion of each area, and a board commitment to real change,” he said. “Until that point, it’s kind of hard to say, ‘go.’”

Ken Batchelor, the assistant to the superintendent, said that he had been part of previous strategic plans, “and they do require a lot of time and energy,” he said.

“But in most cases, nothing is going to impact us like a couple of parents simply coming in and suggesting we pursue something.

I’m not so sure we need a strategic plan. We already do so much communicating as it is.”

Superintendent John Sanville said, “In all good organizations, there’s a common goal. Let’s understand what’s most important to us, and let’s focus our energies there.”

The board agreed that focusing on the strategic plan could be a goal at a retreat they will be holding in the coming months, and Dupuis said he would be in charge of setting up that event.

Board member Keith Knauss said that he was involved in a strategic plan in the early 2000s, “and we came up with a great list of great things we wanted to do, but it was way too much and we didn’t have enough money, so the report kind of went on a shelf. That’s not what we want.

I’d love to keep it small, but move this district forward. Small and focused is my intent.”

The board voted unanimously to approve a preliminary general fund budget for 2015-2016 in the amount of $80,901,704, as well

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as the submission of the retirement contribution exception of $577,214 and the special education exception for $863,551.

Knauss said the budget figures “will change drastically by the time it’s really approved in June, and we’ll be talking about this ad nauseum.”

The exceptions, he said, “may or may not be used, but we’ll apply for them anyway.”

Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf will announce his budget on March 3, which will directly affect school districts statewide.

There was some good financial news when it came to a bond refinancing opportunity that was approved by the board.

The district will realize a savings of $1,085,000, funds which can be applied to the 10-year capital plan. The board will review options for the money at next month’s meeting. The accounting team that put together the refinancing commended the district for its AA1 long-term bond credit rating, which makes the bonds very attractive to buyers, who flocked to the deal when it was announced.

There was also discussion of Policy 803, which covers the school calendar. The state requires 180 days of schooling per year, but Unionville-Chadds Ford requires 182, which Sanville said has led to “an urban legend that we require more days than anywhere else,” but that surrounding districts require anything from 180 days (Coatesville) to Downingtown (186 days), and West Chester (182 days). The school day is actually 15 minutes shorter than that of surrounding districts, Sanville said. The policy was reviewed at the request of the calendar committee, but the board agreed that the 182-day requirement is not unreasonable.

Board member Joe Rock mentioned the idea of going to year-round school, in which the same number of class days are spread out throughout the year, with several longer breaks.

Sanville emphasized, “That is not my recommendation, just to be clear.” The district’s calendar will remain as approved at last month’s meeting.

For more information, visit www.ucfsd.org.

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

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Local News OAHS reschedules two “Cinderella” performances for March 7 Oxford Area High School will take children of all ages back to the days of “Once upon a time ... “ when Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical version of the beloved fairy tale Cinderella is presented on Saturday, March 7 at 2 and 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the school located at 705 Waterway Road, East Nottingham. These performances were rescheduled from the original show date due to inclement weather.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and children and can be purchased at http:// oxfordtheater.wikispaces.com/ Tickets can also be purchased by calling 484-365-6155 and will be available at the door for each performance.

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Cinderella was at the time the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium.

Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true. So was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother.

Kennett Symphony plans two interactive children’s concerts

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Cinderella and the Prince, played by seniors Kaleigh Marr and Thomas Sumner, dream of living happily ever after with the help of Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother (junior Medina Keita) in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, to be presented at Oxford Area High School on Saturday, March 7.

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Cinderella’s step-mother (freshman Meghan Pitney, center) is beaming with pride at how she raised her daughters, played by sophomores Gabby Zabosky, left, and Natalie Giovan in the Oxford Area High School production of the Richard RodgersOscar Hammerstein II musical classic, Cinderella.

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Music director Michael Hall has plenty of fun, new activities planned for the Kennett Symphony of Chester County’s two children’s concerts that are taking place in the next two weeks.

“These are children’s concerts for the whole family,” Hall explained. “They will be interactive concerts for the little ones. It’s a great way to introduce them to the power and beauty of classical music.”

The two performances, titled “Music, Stories in Sound,” will take place on Sunday, March 1 at Lincoln University and Sunday, March 8 at Asplundh Hall on the campus of West Chester University. Each show begins at 2 p.m.

From 1:30 to 1:45, the youngsters in the audience will be provided with batons and will take part in a pre-concert conducting class with Hall. Then, after the show, there will be an “instrument petting zoo”—the musicians will hold a meet-andgreet and allow youngsters to try the instruments that are used in the orchestra.

Hall said that this is a good way for children to learn about a new instrument or learn more about an instrument that they already play from a professional musician.

During the show, which will blend music, stories, and sound, the musicians and the audience will be working in concert. Hall explained that orchestral music can have the characters, settings, and moods that a story has.

“We’re going to build a story together,” Hall said. “The audience will help create a story based on the music that they are hearing. It’s fun and interactive.”

Hall said that his favorite part of these kinds of concerts are the back-and-forth exchanges with audience members. He par-

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a feasibility study with an eye toward building a parking structure in the business district. Council is also searching for funding, just like Kennett Square.

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Consumers -- given the

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Children will have the opportunity to learn about instruments during the two children’s shows that are coming up.

The Kennett Symphony of Chester County is presenting an interactive children’s concert on Sunday, March 1 and Sunday, March 8.

ticularly enjoys the opportunity to introduce youngsters to classical music.

“I like seeing the kids really engaged and having a good time.

That, for me, is really the best part,” he said. “Our objective is to share classical music with as many people as possible. This is

a fantastic opportunity to come see live music.”

Tickets to the shows are just $5.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 610-444-6363 or visit www.kennettsymphony.org.

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

choice of free parking at nearby malls and restaurants or paying for a parking space in the boroughs -- will not spend a lot of time making that choice.

Outside of local employees, no one will use the garages, and there will be little increase in downtown traffic.

Uncle Irvin’s idea of buying and demolishing some

poorly maintained houses in the business area for free parking lots -- which is a lot cheaper than building a parking garage or expanding one -- has not even been considered by either borough council members, who are not known for their brain power.

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Local News Registration opens for annual Run for our Sons benefit

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More than 900 registered participants joined Run for our Sons last year.

By John Chambless Staff Writer In April, the community will come together for the sixth year to support families struggling with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The Sixth Annual Unionville Run for our Sons, a 5K run or one-mile walk, is scheduled April 18 at 9 a.m., beginning and ending at the Charles F. Patton Middle School.

Last year drew the largest number of participants yet, with more than 900 registered runners.

Registration is now open for the event, which benefits Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy and Happy 2 Be Home.

The race is held in honor of Elliott and Henry Johnson, who were diagnosed with Duchenne within a month of each other in 2007. In a note posted to the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District website on Feb. 17, their mother, Joanna Johnson, wrote, “When my husband and I started this part of our Duchenne journey, approached by [Patton Middle School] teacher Marcia DiGregorio, then a stranger, now a close friend, about planning a 5K, we had no idea where it would take us. We just knew that we needed to do something, anything, to change the face of this disease that would slowly rob our beautiful sons of their strength, independence and ultimately their lives. Doing something meant creating awareness and raising funds for research.

“We have accomplished more than we could have imagined in our wildest dreams,” Johnson continued. “Last year, we had our largest number yet. Over the last five years, we have raised over $250,000 for Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy to benefit research for treatments and a cure.

“Those are some impressive numbers for a relatively small community in Chester County. However, in some ways, it does not surprise me at all. I have seen this community reach out to those in need time and time again. I am humbled and honored that my family and our cause to end Duchenne has been embraced by the families, friends

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and staff of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.

“So we start again, with another lofty goal of $50,000 and only two months until race day. We need your support now, probably more than ever.”

Johnson, who is a Spanish teacher at Unionville High School, wrote that her young sons “are doing relatively well for their age for two boys with Duchenne. But there are the little things, or the big things, depending on how you look at it, that eat away at me. Elliott has lost the ability to get up from the floor independently. He cannot push out his chair at the kitchen table on his own. Yes, he is still ambulatory and can get around on his own, but these slow ‘deaths’ of his abilities crush us as parents.

“We know what is around the corner. We see too many of our friends with children with Duchenne struggle as their sons transition to full-time dependence on a power chair, need respiratory and cardiac support, and require full dependence on others for their daily activities.

“But time marches forward and I cannot afford to spend precious moments about what will or might be in the future.”

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) is an organization founded by parents of sons with Duchenne. Since its founding in 1994, PPMD has invested more than $45 million into Duchenne research, which has leveraged over $500 million in additional funding.

Participants can run or walk at the event on April 18, create a team and set a fundraising goal, promote the event to others, or make a donation. Sponsors and donors are needed for the event’s online auction, and volunteers are needed to help on the day of the race.

This year, part of the race day proceeds will go to Happy 2 Be Home, a local non-profit that works with families with chronically ill children to make medically necessary home renovations.

They are partnering with the Johnson family as they plan to renovate their home to accommodate Elliott and Henry.

Registration is open at: www.parentprojectmd.org/unionville.

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Police Reports New Garden Police seek suspect in beating and robbery New Garden Township Police have issued a sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery and beating that took place on the night of Feb. 16.

According to police, a 17-year-old boy stopped to change a flat tire on his car in the undeveloped Preit lot at 9085 Gap Newport Pike just after 8 p.m.

He was approached by a man who demanded his wallet. The victim began to comply, but he was struck by the suspect and doesn’t remember what happened next.

The victim had called a friend for help before starting to change the tire, and when the friend arrived about eight minutes later, he found the victim about 60 feet away from his car, disoriented and injured. The friend called police.

The victim’s wallet was found, missing cash and credit cards. The victim had injuries to his face and knuckles. He told police he had struck the suspect, so he may have facial injuries as well. The suspect is described as white, about 6-foot-2, about 30 years old, with a large build.

He had a short beard, and was wearing a dark jacket and gloves. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-3171 or 610-268-2907, ext. 100, or the tip line at extension 222.

$1,000 reward offered for Lincoln University graffiti case Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry have offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals who spray-painted a racial slur at the entrance to Lincoln University.

On Feb. 19, university security officials discovered that somebody had spray-painted a racial slur on a sign at the entrance to the school.

Chamber President Guy Ciarrocchi stated, “This vandalism is not only shocking, it is offensive. It is even worse when the targets are students. These students are here to grow and contribute to society.

They deserve much better. We stand with not only with the District Attorney’s Office, but with the vast majority of Chester County residents and business owners who want Lincoln’s students to feel welcome.”

District Attorney Tom Hogan stated, “Racism and ignorance go hand-in-hand, and neither will be tolerated in Chester County. Whether the university is Villanova, Penn State, or Lincoln, such behavior is unacceptable in a civilized society. It is a crying shame that a university named after Abraham Lincoln has been subjected to this type of disrespect.”

Anybody with information is requested to call Chester County Detective Edward Nolan at 610-344-6866.

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Ronnice Osborne, 38, and Alejo Lourido-Santiago, 62, were arrested on drug charges on Feb. 13.

DRUG HOUSE RAIDED A home at 424 Line Rd. in Kennett Square was searched by New Garden Township Police and members of the Chester County Municipal Drug Task Force on Feb. 13, and two people were arrested on drug charges.

Police had received a tip about drug sales at the home and obtained a search warrant. At 9:14 a.m., they entered the home, where they found unsanitary conditions. Police found that three children, ages 2, 7 and 15, lived in the home with Ronnice Osborne, 38, and Alejo Lourido-Santiago, 62. During the search, the adults returned home and were arrested without incident.

Police seized drug paraphernalia, including uncapped syringes, blue wax paper bags commonly used for heroin that had residue inside them, small clear plastic bags commonly used for packaging drugs, multiple pipes, two containers with suspected marijuana inside, and a small digital scale. Police also found a pellet gun, a large knife and axe handle in the bedroom.

Osborne and Lourido-Santiago

were charged with multiple counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, recklessly endangering another person, endangering the welfare of children, and corruption of minors.

Both were arraigned and remanded to Chester County Prison after failing to post $100,000 cash bail.

The children were turned over to a family member.

REGISTRATION STOLEN On Feb. 9, a driver parked at 2176 Baltimore Pike in East Nottingham Township noticed the license plate on her car had been cut and her registration sticker had been removed, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

VANDALISM Someone slashed a tire on a car parked at 129 Buttercup Drive in Oxford overnight on Feb. 8, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

A mailbox at 509 Montana

Drive in Oxford was destroyed overnight on Feb. 11, according to Pennsylvanai State Police Avondale.

DUI Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Adam M. Holmes, 27, of Cochranville, for DUI on Feb. 9 after he was involved in a one-car crash in the parking lot of the Cochranville Fire and EMS Company at 3135 Limestone Road in West Fallowfield Township.

According to police, Holmes was attempting to park in the lot but his car slid on the ice, striking another car which was parked in the lot. Holmes was taken into custody for driving under the influence of prescription medications.

Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Francis Allen Chambers, Jr., 23, of West Grove, after he was found asleep behind the wheel of his Jeep Grand Cherokee at the gas pump at the Sunoco station on East Baltimore Pike in London Grove Township on Feb. 21.

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Opinion

Editorial

Kudos to supervisors for plan to improve intersection The intersection at Baltimore Pike and Route 796 in Penn Township is arguably the worst one in southern Chester County.

But the Penn Township Board of Supervisors is working with engineers on a plan for major improvements that will ease congestion and improve safety.

Developing a concept plan is a prerequisite for applying for grants to pay for a large reconstruction of the intersection. The new design will realign the intersection and add turning lanes on both Baltimore Pike and Route 796.

At a recent meeting where the intersection improvements were discussed, Curtis Mason, the chairman of the board of supervisors, said that the intersection has become dangerous because of the increased traffic in the township. Mason said that the intersection is the most pressing issue in the township, and we agree.

Penn Township has developed into a commercial hub in southern Chester County, and is the home to several retirement communities and health care facilities. It is a lot busier than it was even a decade ago, and the Baltimore Pike and Route 796 intersection is crucial to the township.

Fortunately, Penn Township is well-managed, and supervisors long ago identified the need for intersection improvements and had the foresight to take action.

The Penn Township supervisors voted to purchase the Red Rose Inn, one of the more historic buildings in the township, with the idea that intersection improvements were inevitable. It’s great that the township had the ability to purchase and preserve an historic building, but it’s equally important that the township owns that property in advance of reconstruction work on the intersection.

The original part of the Red Rose Inn, which has historic value, will remain intact. But some of the side structures on the Red Rose Inn property will need to be removed to allow for the road to be widened.

Penn Township has one of the lowest tax rates in the area, and is historically on the conservative side on financial issues. You can bet that purchasing an historic property was not at the top of the supervisors’ wish list. But that decision will pave the way for much-needed improvements to a dangerous intersection. We applaud this example of good governing by the Penn Township Board of Supervisors, which includes Mason, Victor Mantegna, Tom Barlow, Ken Bryson, and Bill Finnen.

Letters to the Editor

Nominations now being accepted for Citizen Recognition Awards The submission deadline is April 15, 2015 Letter to the Editor: Again this year, I have decided that it would be appropriate to recognize citizens for their unheralded work in making Oxford a better place to live, work, and enjoy. The success of any community is built upon the efforts of individuals and organizations committed to working for the common good of all.

The strength of a community does not rest in the power of

government, but is built upon the foundation of its citizens.

Oxford has been blessed by the contributions of many hometown heroes. Since starting the awards in 2006, 59 individuals and organizations have been recognized.

Citizen recognition awards will be given to honor individuals and organizations that exemplify a commitment to improving the quality of life in the Borough of Oxford.

These awards will be given to those individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the fabric and sense of community.

The recipients will have given unselfishly of themselves in service to others in the community, often unrecognized, to set a better example for all of us in the work that must be done to keep our community strong and make Oxford a better place to live.

To qualify for consideration individuals must be residents of the borough, or work or volunteer in businesses or organizations within the Borough.

Anyone can nominate an individual or organization for consideration.

Nomination forms can be picked up at the Oxford Police Station, the Borough Hall or downloaded from my website at www.oxfordboro.org/mayor.

Geoffrey L. Henry, Mayor

Column With the budget, the President calls the shots

By Lee H. Hamilton It may not be obvious from the news coverage, but a good bit of Congress’s 2015 agenda just landed on Capitol Hill with a thud. I mean this literally. The federal budget that President Obama recently submitted runs to 2,000 pages.

This is the most important government document produced each year, so its heft is more than physical. The budget is how we decide what share of this country’s economic resources we should devote to government— and how we should spend them.

It’s where we set out our national priorities, sorting out how to allocate money among defense, the environment, education, medical research, food safety, public works... You get the idea.

Which is why you saw the political maneuvering begin the moment it arrived. In a press conference after President Obama submitted his budget, House Speaker John Boehner dismissed it out of hand. “The president gave the American people a good laugh yesterday,” he said. Every year, politicians play some variation on this theme. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve heard a budget

declared “dead on arrival.”

Yet here’s what you need to remember: Congress changes only a small portion of the budget. Well over half is mandated spending—interest on the debt, entitlements, contractual obligations of the government.

And even when it comes to the roughly 40 percent of the budget that is discretionary spending, Congress never rewrites it wholesale; in general, all but five or ten percent of the White House’s spending blueprint will make it through intact. The President’s budget, in other words, is never “dead on arrival.”

This is not to say that what Congress does will be unimportant. The debate from here on out will be specifically about taxing and spending priorities—about how much money should go to defense, or homeland security, or social welfare—and more generally about who has the best ideas for addressing the country’s needs.

There will be times in upcoming months when it sounds as though our economy’s health depends on what our lawmakers do. The budget, after all, is where the President and

Congress can have an impact on the economy. I’m not persuaded, however, that it’s as large as they’d have us believe. For one thing, the Federal Reserve, through its control over the money supply, has its hands on an immensely important economic lever. So do the big banks, major corporations and, most importantly, millions of consumers.

Still, Congress faces important questions. The deficit, which in past years was the focus of furious debate, holds less attention this year because we’ve made so much progress in reducing it. A few years ago, it amounted to almost 10 percent of GDP; in 2014, it was 2.7 percent.

On the other hand, the federal debt—what we owe to creditors who financed our accumulated annual deficits—is higher than it’s been for generations, and we’re not dealing with the hard choices necessary to get it under control. In particular, this means finding ways to control entitlement spending in an aging society. We do not need to panic about our finances, but we can’t afford to be complacent either.

There will be voices in Congress over the next few

months urging that we curb spending sharply. In a recovering economy that is still beset with income stagnation, I’d argue that slamming hard on the brakes would be a mistake.

Instead, we need to shift our spending toward investment, focusing on areas that generate or underpin economic growth: infrastructure, research and development, education.

Congress used to reign supreme in budget-making.

George Washington didn’t even think it was his job to send a budget to Congress, and the president wasn’t legally required to submit one until the budget act of 1921 codified the practice. Now, of course, the President has become the chief budget-maker, and the Congress reacts to—and largely accepts—his proposals. The maneuvering on Capitol Hill over the next few months will, indeed, nudge the country in one direction or another. But our basic course was already set by the time those 2,000 pages hit lawmakers’ desks.

Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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By Congressman Joe Pitts The rise of the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, ISIS or ISIL, reminds us of something that is easy to forget in America: true evil exists and is powerfully attractive for many around the world. The leaders of ISIL are intent on building a state that perfectly conforms to their interpretation of Islam. Their means of doing this is the glorification of violence against their enemies. They have attracted a legion of followers from around the world and now they are spreading their ideology in places far from the Middle East.

In recent weeks, ISIL has executed two Japanese citizens by beheading and a Jordanian pilot was burned alive. These executions were videotaped and shared on social media. This follows a number of executions of American citizens by gruesome beheadings.

To the vast majority of people around the world, these killings are horrific. However, we have to face the fact that to a limited number these actions are not only justified, they are celebrated. Even in

the brutality of World War II, axis powers like Japan and Germany tried to hide their war crimes. ISIL boasts and brags about its brutality and its violent propaganda is actually attracting new recruits.

ISIL rose to power in the chaos of civil war torn Syria and took advantage of an Iraq weakened by sectarianism, but they are looking for new opportunities in other places of anarchy.

ISIL is spreading in Libya where there has been no strong central government since the death of dictator Mommar Gadhafi. They recently kidnapped 21 Coptic Christians from Egypt.

At a recent Senate hearing National Counterterrorism Center Director Nicholas Rasmussen testified that there are links between ISIL and Boko Haram. Boko Haram is the murderous Nigerian insurgency that is terrorizing the mostly Muslim north of the African nation. They are responsible for the kidnapping and enslavement of hundreds of school girls and the slaughter of unarmed civilians. Just like ISIL, they are seeking to found a state based on radical interpretations of the Koran.

Also just like ISIL, the vast majority of their victims are fellow Muslims who do not share their utopian vision.

That fact is something we must keep clear in our minds as we oppose these movements. Islam is not at war with the West. Just as there is a wide spectrum of Christian churches, there are many differing sects of Islam. For each American or other foreigner executed by ISIL or Boko Haram, there are hundreds of dead Muslims. ISIL’s propaganda films are filled with mass executions of Shiites, Yazidis, and even other Sunni Muslims who don’t buy into their extremist ideology.

Throughout my time in Congress, I’ve worked to protect religious minorities around the world. Whether they have been Rohingya Muslims in Burma or Christians in Pakistan, I’ve tried to find ways to end their persecution and targeting. In my new role as the co-chair of the House Human Rights Commission, I intend to continue this focus on protecting religious freedom.

Last year, I introduced bipartisan legislation to update the International Religious

Freedom Act. We named the bill after Shahbaz Bhatti, a Pakistani Christian minister who was assassinated by militants after speaking out against his country’s anti-blasphemy laws. Laws which are used to condemn and kill Christian and Muslim minorities.

This bill, which I sponsored with Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA), seeks to update the law to deal with the threat of non-state actors like ISIL and Boko Haram. Currently, the sanctions under the law are directed at governments, not international terrorist groups.

President Obama has requested that Congress authorize the current U.S. military mission against ISIL in Iraq and Syria.

I am pleased that he wants direction from Congress, but I am concerned that he is seeking restrictions on the mission that could tie the hands of military leaders and even a future President.

ISIL is not going to disappear in the next two years. Their hateful and evil ideology is far too attractive to radicals across the globe. ISIL doesn’t want to be left alone, it wants to spread its power and influence and kill its enemies anywhere, even here in the U.S.

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Obituaries MARY E. HAMPTON POWERS

KAY C. BENNETT

MARIAN B. LEWIS

Mary E. Hampton Powers, 78, of Landenberg, passed away on Feb. 13 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester.

She was the wife of the late Eugene Powers.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Carl E. and Vera M. Grace Hampton.

She attended Bible Evangelical Church of Kennett Square. She was a loving and caring person. Mary’s home was an open door for family and friends to stay in their time of need. She is survived by one son, Dale Powers and his wife Barbara of Landenberg; three grandchildren, Vincent, David and Beth Powers; two greatgrandchildren, Mackenzie and Alexander Powers; one sister, Charlotte Roark of Landenberg; many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, David Jeffrey Powers; three brothers, Buddy, Norman and Wilmer Hampton; and one sister, Edith Briley.

Funeral services were held Feb. 18 at the Bible Evangelical Church of Kennett Square. Interment was in Auburn Regular Baptist Church Cemetery, Landenberg. Donations in her memory may be made to the Bible Evangelical Church of Kennett Square. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com .

Kay C. Bennett, 85, of West Chester, passed away on Feb. 17 at Barclay Friends.

She was the wife of the late Leslie S. Bennett, Jr., who passed away in 1997. Born in Oxford, she was the daughter of the late Horace N. and Frankie Kline Cullen. She was a 1946 graduate of Oxford High School, and a 1949 graduate of Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at Hahnemann, Chester County and Memorial Hospitals for many years. She belonged to the Hahnemann Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association, Inc., The West Chester Planters, and American Baptist Women’s Ministries. She enjoyed her family, baking, gardening and reading.

She is survived by her children, Michael Bennett (Sharon), Dr. Jean Bail, Ed.D. (Joseph), Nancy Mellinger (Robert); grandchildren, Christine Flynn (James), James Bennett (Michelle), Martha Davis (Michael), Andrew Sholl (Maryanne), Mark Mellinger, Megan Mellinger; five great-grandchildren; and brother John Cullen (Alma).

She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Cullen. She was expecting her sixth great-grandchild this spring.

A funeral was held Feb. 21. Interment was at Oxford Cemetery.

Condolences may be made by visiting: www.foundsfunerlhome.com.

Marian B. Lewis, 92, of Kennett Square, died on Feb. 16 at Pocopson Home in West Chester.

She was the wife of the late Charles Hunter Lewis, who died in 1956. Born in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mamie Merritt Bernard. She served our country in the Army as a nurse during World War II. Her duties took her to England, Japan, and D-Day in France. She also attended two World’s Fairs. She had a long career as a registered nurse, working in family practice in Kennett Square. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square. She volunteered her nursing skills for many years at the Friends Home. In her late years, she enjoyed reading, needlepoint, cross-stitch, and visits from her great-grandchildren.

Survivors include one son, Douglas Lewis of Texas; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother, Franklin Merritt Bernard; two sons, Alan and Charles Lewis; and one daughter, Yvonne Lewis Martelli.

A visitation with family and friends will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 25 at the Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square (211 S. Broad St., Kennett Square). A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be in Union Hill Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square.To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

JULE B. HOOVER Jule B. Hoover, 90, of Unionville, passed away on Feb. 14 at her residence.

She was the wife of Gerald E. Hoover, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William and Estella Hewitt Bartley. She was a math teacher at Ursuline Academy in Wilmington, Del., retiring in 1991. She enjoyed shopping, especially being with her grandchildren and family.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Jerry Hoover and his wife Mary of Burtonsville, Md., and Terry Hoover of Kennett Square; and three grandchildren, Brendan, Patrick and Garrett. She was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters.

Her service and burial were private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

JAMES W. WETZEL James W. Wetzel, 63, died on Feb. 15 after a severe fall in his home.

He was born in Madison, Wis., in 1951 and was the son of Roland H. Wetzel and Murial (Auler) Wetzel. His family moved to Wilmington, Del., when he was an infant, and later moved to Landenberg. He graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1969. He attended Penn State University, graduating in 1973 with a BS degree. He married Rosa Baron in 1972, and they had three children -- Adrian, Riki, and Janel. He worked as a restaurant manager for several years. Then he worked as a lab technician at the DuPont Stine-Haskell Laboratory, where he was employed until his retirement. He was an active member of the Avondale Presbyterian Church, and was a trustee at the time of his death. His favorite activities were boating, fishing, hiking and traveling. He hiked a considerable part of the Appalachian Trail.

He is survived by his children, Adrian, Riki (wife Desiree), Janel (husband Robert Louis Hanlon); father and mother, Roland and Murial Wetzel; and brother, Peter J. Wetzel.

A viewing was held Feb. 21, followed by a private burial. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on March 14 at at the Avondale Presbyterian Church (420 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale). In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jim may be sent to the Avondale Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 446, Avondale, PA 19311. Online condolences maybe made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

GERTRUDE L. REYBURN Gertrude L. “Trudy” Reyburn, 91, of Cochranville, passed away on Feb. 19 at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove.

She was the wife of Luther F. Reyburn, Jr., with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Marian Webster Merrick. She was formerly employed with Diamond Ice & Coal in Wilmington, Del. She was always active on the family farm. She was a member of the Oxford Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by her husband; and one daughter, Carolyn A. Reyburn of Cochranville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Edythe Stoltzfus.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Feb. 27 at the Oxford Church of the Nazarene (116 E. Locust St., Oxford). Friends and family may visit from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

ROBERT S. TAYLOR Robert Steven Taylor, 63, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Oxford passed away on Feb. 7 in Phoenix.

He was the husband of the late Rose Albright Taylor and Janey Minder Taylor. Born in Jennersville, he was the son of the late James, Sr., and Bonnie Corum Taylor. He received his Associate of Arts degree with a major in human services in June, 2009. He was a member of the NWTF Association. He was employed as a case worker with Kelsch Associates for 20 years. He was part of the family living arrangement. He opened his home and heart to Matthew Goodley, who resided with Robert for eight years, and Richard Gray for five years. They both called him dad. Robert enjoyed collecting old coins, raising chickens, and fishing and boating while in Arizona.

He is survived by his four children, Robert Taylor, Jr., and his wife Elizabeth of Elkton, Md., Ronald Taylor and his wife Shawneen of Wakefield, Candita Taylor and her husband Matthew of Nottingham, and Sandra Nickel and her husband Joseph of Quarryville; ten grandchildren, Justine Rodriguez and her husband Nelson, Rose Nickel, Ericka Nickel and Bradley Nickel, Matthew Taylor, Jr., Steven Taylor, Summer Grove, Sydney Taylor, Samantha Taylor, and Ronald S. Taylor, Jr.; four greatgrandchildren, Justin Rodriguez, Jayda Rodriguez, Blake Ibach, and Paisley Brooks; six siblings, John Taylor and his wife Shirley of Elkton, Md., Jim Taylor of North East, Md., Tim Taylor and Charlie Taylor, both of Florida, Linda Butler of Elkton and Cathy Hall of Florida; and companion, Cathy Pratt of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Justinia Rodriguez; and five siblings, Sue Harris, Mary Clark, Don Taylor, Dave Taylor and Nancy Krauss.

A memorial service was held Feb. 23 in Peach Bottom Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

A customer orders at the cafe.

Small pizzas on fresh rolls are served to go.

By John Chambless Staff Writer The Avondale Natural Foods market and cafe, which opened quietly late last month, sits at the crossroads of a village that’s due for a renaissance. Sitting in the airy, sunny cafe on Monday morning, store manager Arthur Wayne couldn’t help beaming about what he sees as an impending boom in a town that hasn’t seen much commercial development in a long time.

Wayne, who previously operated a natural foods store on Route 1, was looking for a new location when he happened to meet the wife of Bill Basciani, whose family has been in the mushroom business in Avondale since 1924.

The Bascianis owned the former National Bank of Avondale, an imposing stone structure that fronts busy Route 41 and had been conspicuously vacant for the past seven years.

“Avondale is a sleepy community, but if you look at the history, it was a hub for people coming through the area,” Wayne said. “The Bascianis bought the bank because they knew that, one day, Avondale was going to pop like Kennett Square has.”

With a team of outside investors leading the way, Wayne was hired as the manager for a new market and cafe. But when it came to the former bank building, it was not exactly love at first sight.

“When I first looked at the building, I said, ‘It’s a bank.

It’s going to cost a fortune to re-do,’” Wayne said, laughing.

“But we told them what we wanted, and they did this beautiful project.”

Bill Basciani believed in the huge building’s potential, and he signed on to completely redesign the interior space to hold a 2,000-square-foot grocery store at the back, and a hip, inviting cafe facing busy Route 41.

“There are 70,000 cars a day up and down that road in the summer,” Basciani said, saying that he wanted to give Avondale a social and commercial hub to kickstart a new era. “My family’s been here for so long, we’ve got stock in Avondale.

We want to see it do well,” he said. “Nobody had wanted to do anything in town here because they were waiting to see who was going to go first. So we did.”

With a crew of construction workers already working for the Basciani company, Bill used his artistic gifts and renovation know-how to rip out the office space and reveal the 1800s architectural details. “We took out what didn’t work and kept all the best design features,” he said. “There’s a nice blend of wood and metal and stone.”

One immovable feature is the1886 bank vault, so Basciani kept the intricate door and locking mechanism on display. Customers can sit inside the vault to enjoy coffee and a snack if they want. There are also wooden tables and chairs in the cafe that have a homey, mismatched appeal that invites customers to come and sit for a while. There’s free wi-fi throughout the building as well.

Wayne has 25 years of experience in running natural food stores, and he has smoothly established a market that offers everything a family might need, not just specialized vitamins or produce. There’s organic Vermont Coffee, a wide range of teas, cereals, ethnic foods, frozen dinners, meats, canned goods, snacks and chips, and candy with no artificial colors or additives. A full line of vitamins and supplements is on the way.

There are tables at one end of the market, so customers can enjoy a snack, or kids can sit while their parents shop.

A space between the cafe and market is where Ilon Silverman creates breads that use organ-

Fresh, all-organic produce is showcased in the market.

Two of bread loaves, with depictions of wheat stenciled onto the tops in flour.

ic ingredients and follow ancient recipes. The loaves are unique, not shaped by machine, and are displayed on an old wooden rack. There’s a modern European oven with stone surfaces inside, but everything else is done the old-fashioned way, by hand. By Silverman’s hands, that is.

He rents the space at the market and provides every bread served in the cafe – from sweet rolls to sandwich bread to the airy pizza creations that are served cold as a delicious to-go lunch. Customers can also buy his breads by the loaf at the market counter.

“I take some breads out to gourmet stores and restaurants as well,” he said. “I’d like to do farmer’s markets, too.” His breads are naturally leavened from a sourdough starter that sits in a bowl on his counter at the bakery. Baking a loaf can take up to a couple of days, he explained. “The long fermentation is the traditional way of making bread, that our grandparents and great-grandparents used to use,” he said. “It’s made in micro-batches, hand-mixed, hand-shaped. Most modern bread is just puffed up in an hour or two with a lot of yeast and hot water.”

Silverman said he’s looking into growing his own wheat in southern Chester County, meaning that everything from the grain to milling to the finished product will be handled by him. “I’m working with people who will plant specific heirloom varieties for me,” he said. “People with gluten allergies will do better with it. The wheat nowadays is not what it used to be. It’s modified to be easier to plant, so one person can plant 1,000 acres.”

In the cafe, a juice bar offers delicious blends of fruits and vegetables that even vegetableaverse people will love. There’s a homey, welcoming atmosphere, and the staff knows the

names of the customers.

“We wanted to compete with the larger corporations, like Giant or Whole Foods,” Wayne said. “We wanted to be more of a complete store where people can get all their food, and get amazing bread that’s 10 times better than other places. There’s no microwave in the cafe. We do everything from scratch -all our soups, all our pastries.

And it’s cheap.”

Large chains like Whole Foods are working towards eliminating genetically modified products, Wayne said, but at Avondale Natural Foods – without the layers of bureaucracy of large chain stores – products can be added quickly at the request of customers.

And he has complete control over what is stocked on the shelves.

“We don’t have any genetically modified products in here.

And if we did have one, we’d remove it immediately,” he said. “We don’t have to wait for a corporate decision. We make decisions on the spot.

The shopping experience here is more personal, more one-onone. We eat this way, and we sell the products that we’d like to eat.”

There are eight people working at the store and cafe, Wayne said. The business also offers a chiropractic office staffed several days a week run by Dr. Robert Sybesma, and upstairs there’s a massage room and an area that will soon house a specialist in skin care.

The store opened quietly while Wayne and the staff got their bearings, but an official grand opening will be held in late March. The store’s social media presence is exploding, Wayne said, as customers photograph their plates and send the word to their friends that there’s a natural alternative in Avondale.

On Monday morning, a woman stopped in at the cafe

Baker Ilon Silverman prepares four varieties of bread each day, as well as specialty breads made from traditional recipes.

The high ceilings and natural light make the cafe an inviting space.

A full-time chef works behind the counter at the Avondale Natural Foods location.

and smiled broadly when she saw a reporter at the counter. “A friend of mine bought some of the pear bread pudding, and she was going to take it to a friend, but it was so good she had to eat it all,” she said.

Wayne said he will have theme food nights in the cafe, as well as small events like book signings, or live musicians performing in a corner of the space.

The menu will expand as well.

“In southern Chester County, Avondale is more like a hub,” Wayne said. “You come through here to get to Wilmington, to get to Lancaster. There’s more foot traffic out there, there’s some new business coming in. We feel like this is going to be the new Kennett.”

Avondale Natural Foods (122 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale) is open Monday to Friday from

The former 1800s bank vault door is displayed for curious visitors.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit www.facebook.com/ avondalenaturalfoods.

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

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Calendar of Events Ongoing Kennett Flash schedule The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www.kennettflash. org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: “On the Funny Side of the Street” with Christine Lavin and Don White (Feb. 27, 8 p.m., $16); Chicago tribute band SOS (Feb. 28, 8 p.m., $20); The 7eventy 2wos musical collaborative with progressive funk/jazz guitarist Dirk Quinn (March 6, 8 p.m., $16); a night of Americana blues with Angelo M. and Beaucoup Blue (March 7, 8 p.m., $16); acoustic trio The Buffalo Chip and the Heard with duo Naked Blue (March 13, 8 p.m., $20).

Through March 29 Orchid Extravaganza Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square) hosts the annual Orchid Extravaganza inside the four-acre Conservatory through March 29. There will be nearly 5,000 orchids crafted into arrangements such as baskets, a waterfall display and an orchid meadow. Children can explore orchid discovery stations, participate in a rainforest activity, enjoy interactive storytelling with puppets, and join a family seek-and-find in the Conservatory. Visit www. longwoodgardens.org.

Feb. 28 Kennett Winterfest The Kennett Winterfest will be held Feb. 28 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. in tents on South Broad Street between State and Cypress streets in Kennett Square. There will be

unlimited tastings of regional beers, foods from the Country Butcher, and live music by the Shady Groove Trio. Tickets are $65 and available only online at www.kennettwinterfest.com.

Tickets for an exclusive tasting event from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. are $85, and include oysters and shrimp, sushi, cheese and charcuterie, and entrance into the regular festival. Designated driver tickets (no alcohol) are $20.

Feb. 28 Sled hockey game Upland Country Day School (420 W. Street Rd., Kennett Square) is hosting an exhibition game for the Delaware Sled Snipers on Feb. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Upland’s John M. Cleveland Rink. The Sled Snipers are the first sled hockey team in the area. Sled hockey allows players with physical disabilities to play hockey. Admission is free. After the exhibition game, the public is invited to try out the sleds on the rink.

Feb. 28 ‘Look Good ... Feel Better’ Jennersville Regional Hospital (1015 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove) will present “Look Good ... Feel Better,” an American Cancer Society program that teaches beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment, on Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. in the hospital’s Conference Room B. This free, one-session program helps attendees combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy.

The class is taught by a licensed cosmetologist. To make a reservation, call the American Cancer

Society at 1-800-227-2345. For more information or directions to Jennersville Regional Hospital, call Ellen Musser at 610-869-1067.

March 7 Inside Line Bike Expo

by Saint-Saëns, and “Entrance of the Gladiators” by Fučík.

All tickets are $5 reserved.

For information, visit www. kennettsymphony.org, or call 610-444-6363.

March 6 Celtic songs and stories

An indoor bike expo will take place on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include the latest road, mountain, CX, and commuting bikes, as well as components, gear, apparel and accessories from leading brands.

There will be regional and national vendors, including manufacturers, distributors, frame builders, shops, non-profits and more. Admission is $5 (free for students with ID and children under 12). The expo takes place at the Delaware Sportsplex, 326 Ruthar Drive in Newark, Del.

The Southern Lancaster County Historical Society presents an evening of Celtic music at the Little Britain Presbyterian Church on March 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Charlie Zahm and Tad Marks will perform songs of Ireland, Scotland and the sea. Tickets will be sold at the door beginning at 6:30. Refreshment will be sold. The church is seven miles south of Quarryville at 255 Little Britain Rd., Peach Bottom, Pa. Call 610-593-6989 for more information.

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Children’s Concert

Grange dinner fundraiser

The Kennett Symphony of Chester County will present “Music, Stories in Sound” at its annual Children’s Concert on March 1 at 2 p.m. at the International Cultural Center at Lincoln University, and on March 8 at 2 p.m. at the Emilie K. Asplundh Hall at West Chester University. The audience will create a story based on the music they are hearing. Following each performance, the symphony will offer activities and its popular Instrument Zoo, during which children meet the musicians.

This year’s program includes “Star Wars” by Williams, selections “Peer Gynt” by Grieg, “Hoedown” by Copland, “Toreadors” by Bizet, selections from Symphony No. 6 by Beethoven, “Danse Macabre”

The Russellville Junior Grange, located near the intersection of routes 896 and 10 in Russellville, will hold its annual Italian dinner fundraiser on March 7 from 5 to 7 p.m.

(Snow date March 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.). The menu includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti, homemade meatballs, stuffed shells, sausage, penne alfredo, salad bar, bread, beverage and dessert.

Take-out are available. Proceeds from the dinner will be used to send young people on a camping retreat in the spring. The event is open to the public. Tickets at the door are $9 for adults, $5 for ages 5 to 14, free for children ages 4 and younger. The family price is $25 for two adults, with two or more children ages 5 to 14. E-mail jennifer.kehs@pfizer. com for information.

The Art Spot March 1 to 29 ‘A Sense of the Chesapeake’ Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford) presents “A Sense of the Chesapeake,” a show of landscape paintings by Carole Huber, from March 1 to 29. An opening reception with the artist will be held March 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery and book shop is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Through April 5 Jamie Wyeth retrospective The Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford brings together more than 100 works by Jamie Wyeth for a retrospective through April 5.

There are early works, portraits, views of Maine and the Brandywine River areas, and his vivid portraits of animals. The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students and ages 6 to 12, free for children under 6 and members.

Visit www.brandywinemuseum. org, or call 610-388-8326.

Through March 7 ‘Jamie Wyeth: Six Decades’ The Somerville Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) will present “Jamie Wyeth: Paintings From Six Decades” through March 7. The exhibition consists of oil paintings, watercolors, and mixed-media works, with a number of the paintings focusing on portraits of dogs, gulls and animals. Many newly completed paintings will be shown publicly for the first time. For more information, visit www. somervillemanning.com.

‘View From Hart’s Chapel,’ by Carole Huber, is part of her solo show at Bookplace next month (see listing).

Through Feb. 28 ‘Little Birds’ by Kristina Closs

Mala Galleria (206 E. State St., Kennett Square) presents “Little Birds” by Kennett Square painter Kristina Closs through Feb. 28. Her work, in watercolor and oil, centers on birds and landscapes. Also in the gallery is “Cake!”, a show of softsculpture cakes by Philadelphia artist Melissa Maddonni Haims.

Call 610-998-5892 or visit www. malagalleria.com.

Through Feb. 28 Winter Group Show The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) hosts a Winter Group Show with paintings by Rosemary Castiglioni, Jim Gears, Kate Mundle and Corien Sieplinga through Feb. 28.

Call 302-654-8638 or visit www. stationgallery.net.

Through Feb. 27 ‘Adorned Body and Art’ The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) presents “Adorned Body and Art” through Feb. 27. The show features tattoo design and other body embellishments captured in a variety of media. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart.org for more information.

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Local Interest East Nottingham farm recognized as environmentally friendly August Moon Farm in East Nottingham has been recognized by the Pennsylvania State University Extension Equine Team as an environmentally friendly farm.

The farm owners, Kathe Carlsson and George Allen, have adopted and maintain environmental stewardship practices to benefit the animals, environment and community.

They have an extensive history with horses. Kathe Carlsson began riding at the age of 4 on her father’s 150-acre farm in Upper Mount Bethel, Pa. George became involved with horses while working at Cook College, Rutgers University.

This interest led to the purchase of a small farm in Northampton County, where they kept three horses.

Work eventually caused them to relocate to Allentown, where they lived in a development and kept their horses at Boots & Saddle Riding club in Lehigh County. One of their horses, Swedish Blend, a rescue horse from the New Holland Sale, won under-saddle class at the Hampton Classic and competed at the National Horse Show.

Work eventually relocated the pair to Chester County, where they purchased a threeacre farm in Oxford and began breeding horses. They were hooked on producing their own foals, when one of their homebreds won classes at large shows, including Devon and Radnor. Another of their horses, Sequoia, won ladies side saddle hunter classes at Devon, Harrisburg and the National Horse Show in New York City.

The increase in horse population required more land, and once again they decided to relocate – this time to a 10-acre horse farm in East Nottingham.

The farm was named August Moon Farm, symbolic of

change and transition. Driving horses became their new passion. George said that driving is a gentler and kinder sport for aged humans that experience the aches and pains that come from a life with horses. Today their barns house a Large Animal Protection Service (LAPS) rescue horse, a retired Standardbred gelding and a Standardbred mare.

Their other stalls are occupied by their retired show horses and offspring from their broodmares that became too special to part with.

As their horse population increased, the couple also worked to become good stewards of their land. As George explained, they suddenly had six acres of pasture and 300 cubic yards of manure/bedding to deal with. They learned about wetlands and riparian stream corridors from representatives of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Chester County Conservation District, who were working on a development adjacent to their farm.

They moved their pasture fences to allow more space for riparian buffer to protect the stream that skirted their property. They spent many hours reading articles produced by Penn State Extension, learning about pasture grasses, hay, soil fertility, no-till seeding, and composting.

They tested their soil, added the recommended lime and other nutrients, seeded orchard grass in their newly designated pasture/hay fields, planted blue grass in their turn outs and waited for results.

The harsh winter conditions wiped out most of the blue grass and a large portion of the orchard grass.

The Allens participated in the Penn State Extension Equine

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Syska promoted to captain of Longwood Fire Company Mike Syska has been promoted from lieutenant to captain of Longwood Fire Company.

“Mike has provided excellent service to the fire company during the decade he has been a volunteer,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “He has earned his promotion. Syska has been an officer at Longwood seven of his 10 years at the fire company."

Syka said, “I’ve had good experiences here and I like to give back to the community through service with Longwood.” Syka has been involved in water rescues during the most recent flooding in the area and has also taken part in multiple vehicle rescues.

Syka, who lives in

Birmingham, said while in high school some of his friends were affiliated with Longwood and he believed he could be of assistance. “I went to Penn State for information technology but I discovered what I liked was the fire company and being an EMT. I then took nursing classes.”

Longwood Fire Company has served the communities of Kennett, East Marlborough, Pennsbury and Pocopson townships since 1921. Longwood Fire Company provides fire and rescue and emergency medical services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information see www.longwoodfireco. com.

Commissioners award $15,000 to Friends Association for Children

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From left: Chester County Commissioners chair Terence Farrell; County Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Brian D. Boreman, Esq., board member of Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children; Jack Luke, director of development for Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children; and County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone.

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George Allen, at August Moon Farm in East Nottingham.

Environmental Stewardship Short Course. Watching recorded online webinars became a weekly event as they discovered presentations on all kinds of animal care, forage management and land stewardship.

August Moon Farm now consists of four acres of hayfields and pastures that routinely supply grazing and 16 tons of hay.

George reported that soil testing and applying nutrients based on the recommendations has increased his forage yields. The Allens also have two smaller

pastures for the horses that are approximately one acre in size.

The couple’s transition to managing young horses, and aging and special-needs equines, led them to learn and experiment with environmentally friendly ways to deal with soil, pastures, hay, turnouts and manure management. In building a better farm for their equines, they brought changes to the land that also improved water quality by enhancing riparian buffers and provided habitat for local wildlife.

The Chester County Commissioners recently presented a check for $15,000 to the Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children.

The check was awarded to Friends Association as part of the commissioners’ appropriated funds for 2015. The Friends Association is one of the key partners in Chester County’s Decade to Doorways initiative, the drive to prevent and end homelessness in the county within ten years.

Jack Luke, director of development for Friends Association, and Brian Boreman, Esq., board member for the organization, accepted the check from the commissioners.

“This contribution of $15,000 will support three key parts of Friends Association’s work to stabilize the lives of homeless, or near homeless families,” said Jack Luke. “Our emergency family shelter, our homeless prevention program and our newest outreach case management program will all receive funds, and we thank the commissioners for their significant donation.”

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Local News Kennett Township unveils new sidewalk and trails map

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer At the Feb. 18 Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Township Manager Lisa Moore introduced a comprehensive map that provides detailed description of all sidewalks and trails located in the township.

Developed by the township’s sidewalk and trails committee and township landscape engineer Tom Comitta, the map includes 25 miles of existing, regional, township, and privately-owned and publicly-owned trails; trails owned by the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County; public and privately-owned sidewalks; and proposed trails and sidewalks. Sixty percent of the trails and sidewalks are privatelyowned, Moore said.

The map will be included on the township’s website, and will also be available at the township

building. the township’s planning In other township commission, its planbusiness, the board ning comprehensive approved text changes plan review committee to amend a township and its supervisors. zoning ordinance that “The current zoning permits the construcon the property does tion of apartments in not permit apartment the township’s business use,” Jaros said. “We park districts. therefore submitted a Attorney John Jaros, petition for text amendon behalf of Stanab, LP, ment to the township’s owners of the Blevins zoning code on Nov. and Winters properties 25, 2014, to propose in the township, presentadding ‘apartment use’ ed the request, which to the business park asked the board to condefinition, as a condisider amending current tional use, along with ordinances, in order to Photo by Richard L. Gaw other design standards.” permit apartments in Kennett Township Manager Lisa Moore introduces a comprehensive trails and Under the terms of the the township’s business sidewalk map for the township, at the Feb. 18 Board of Supervisors meeting. amended provisions, park zoning district, as apartments will now be well as make amendments to is located just to the north of to build a 175-unit apartment permitted to be constructed “at a parking requirements in apart- Millers Hill Road and to the west building on the property. Jaros maximum density of 12.5 dwellof the Exelon Corporation corpo- said that negotiations with the ing units per acre, on tracts of 10 ment complexes.

The property, owned by Stanab, rate offices in the township. Jaros township began last May, when acres and greater, with a direct LP, comprises 14.5 acres, and said that Stanab, LP proposes these plans were discussed with access to two more more public

streets.”

The maximum building height will be raised to 48 feet for apartments, and the maximum length of a multi-family building will now be 160 feet. If multi-family buildings can incorporate variations in the facade of the building of at least two feet in depth every 50 feet to 100 feet, then the maximum building length can be extended to 300 feet.

Under the stipulations of the amended agreement, apartment units must comply with applicable design standards spelled out in the township’s subdivision and land development ordinance.

Finally, a minimum of two and one-half parking spaces must be provided for each unit of a single-family and two-family apartment.

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

Franklin supervisors discuss pipeline plan

By John Chambless Staff Writer The proposed natural gas pipeline that will cross through Franklin Township was a focus of discussion at the Feb. 18 Board of Supervisors meeting.

The Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company, based in Dover, Del., is proposing a new 16-inch pipeline that will accompany two other existing lines, but will be run to the east of the current lines because further construction is not possible at the original site. The expansion

will allow increased capacity to meet demand for natural gas in central Delaware.

The new 16-inch line would run from the area of Wingate Farms, southeast under Route 841 and south through Thompson Estates, crossing Route 896 and passing just a few yards south of the Franklin Township Building before rejoining the existing Eastern Shore pipelines that cross Franklin Township. The company already owns a rightof-way for its existing pipelines, but is seeking additional easements for facilities or temporary

work spaces for construction along the pipelines.

At the Feb. 18 meeting, Ralph Olivier, the township Planning Commission chairman, recommended that the Board of Supervisors write to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) about the pipeline plan.

The proposed route goes through a 10-acre parcel that had been preserved for future sewage disposal needs.

Board chairman John Auerbach said the township’s sanitary engineers are working with the Eastern Shore engineers, and

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have provided soil information about the site. Township manager Joan McVaugh said she will work with township engineers to make sure a letter is submitted to FERC. Historical Commission chairman Paul Lagasse told the supervisors that the commission had sent a letter to FERC about the Kemblesville pipeline segment, listing several concerns about its effect on historial and archeological resources in the Historic District.

Members of the Historical Commission also met with

Shane Morgan, manager of White Clay Wild and Scenic; and National Park Service river manager Julie Bell, to discuss how the pipeline might impact the area’s watershed.

Lagasse, who is also chairman of the Historic Architecture Review Board, said that group had sent its own letter to FERC, listing concerns about how the pipeline would impact the Historic District.

In other business, Auerbach said that this year’s capital road program will focus on drainage issues in several spots where

rainwater ponds on the roadway.

The work will include replacing pipes and inlet boxes and doing some work on the road shoulders. The sites selected will be Tilden Road at Walker Road, all of Brothers Riding, and a 3,500foot area of Peacedale Road between Kimbelot and Walker roads. The Peacedale Road improvements will include the replacement of a crosspipe and the installation of a new pipe and inlet boxes to channel runoff.

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

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Education AGHS students selected for orchestra festivals

Deadline for Healthcare Education Grants Feb. 28 The Health and Welfare Foundation of Southern Chester County, which administers the Alma Newlin Education Fund, is reminding students of the pending deadline for submitting applications for health care scholarships.

The purpose of the scholarship is to 1) assist graduating high school seniors who are preparing for careers in the health care field; 2) former high school graduates entering the higher education process in health care; or 3) anyone, including previously awarded students in undergraduate studies, seeking post-graduate education in human health care.

The Alma Newlin Educational Fund was established in 1990 through a generous bequest from Mrs. Alma Newlin, a longtime resident of Kennett Square. Examples of scholarships awarded in the past include those to students studying nursing, medical research, occupational, physical and speech therapies, pre-med, pre-dentistry and other related human health sciences.

The scholarship considers students who reside in the Avon Grove, Oxford, Kennett, Octorara, and Unionville-Chadds Ford school districts, and carry a 3.0 unweighted GPA. Applications are available either through the guidance or finance office at the local schools or online at www.HWFSCC.org under the Funding link. The deadline for returning applications is February 28, 2015 (all required documents postmarked on or before Feb. 28).

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Joseph Budd named Lions Club Student of Month Joseph (J.C.) Budd has been named the Lions Club Student of the Month for February.

He is the son of Carlisa and Joseph Budd of Landenberg.

J.C.’s list of school activities includes Academic Competition, Scheduling Committee, Student Council, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Track and Yearbook. His list of community activities includes Fresh Air Fund, Philadelphia Lot Cleanup, Fundraising for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Fundraising for Dennis Blidgen Kidney Foundation and helping produce a nationally and internationally, viewed Church Youth Group Broadcast.

He has received the XC Coach’s Award and Outstanding Senior Award; AP Scholar with Honor Award; National Merit Scholar Commendation and has achieved Distinguished Honors all four years of high school. This summer, he will be interning for his second year in a row for the Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP).

J.C. plans to attend either Princeton or Pitt University, majoring in engineering with a minor in physics. Teachers who have influenced him most are Mrs. Boyes, Mr. McCloskey, Mr. Murray, Mrs. Schenker and Dr. Zook.

Alma Newlin Educational Fund scholarship applications available

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Avon Grove orchestra

Avon Grove High School students (from left) Matthew McCutchen (trombone), Joshua Brown (tuba), Nathan Kozel (bass), and Thomas Wehrle (tuba) participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators (PMEA) District 12 Orchestra Festival, held Feb. 5 to 7 at Great Valley High School. The students auditioned on Nov. 22 at Bayard Rustin High School for placement in the District 12 honors ensemble, which featured high-school students from Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties. In addition, McCutchen and Brown, both seniors at Avon Grove, were selected to participate in the PMEA Region VI Orchestra Festival scheduled March 12 to 14 at Oxford Area High School. The two were selected following an audition at the district-level festival. The Region VI Orchestra is comprised of students from District 12 and District 11, which includes high schools in Montgomery and Bucks counties.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Chester County Press

Around the Area Church Calendar Feb. 25 Joseph’s People The Joseph’s People West Grove support group for the unemployed and underemployed will meet on Feb. 25 at 6:45 p.m. in the the Parish Life Center of the ABVM Church in West Grove. There will be discussions of job opportunities and strategies, a sharing of community resources and prayerful support. There will also be an Ash Wednesday mass at 7:30 p.m. in the church for anyone who would like to attend. For more information, visit www. josephspeople.org.

Feb. 28 Buffet breakfast

The Sanderson Museum will reopen for the season on March 1.

Sanderson Museum to reopen The Christian C. Sanderson Museum, on Creek Road in Chadds Ford, will reopen on March 1.

The museum is presenting two new exhibits this year. The Abraham Lincoln Exhibit will open on April 16 and highlight unusual artifacts. The World War I exhibit, opening on Sept. 17, will display intriguing artifacts from the era.

The museum will also host two “Wine & Sign” events in March and November, when guests

can sample local wines, and purchase the works of regional authors and artists. In May, visitors can relax and enjoy outdoor music as the museum hosts its 2015 Tribute to the Pocopson Valley Boys.

New to the museum’s event calendar are “Sanderson’s Summer Stories,” when children can enjoy an interactive book reading and participate in a related craft and snack.

The Sanderson Museum represents a man’s life and a

nation’s history. It contains an eclectic array of art, military memorabilia, presidential artifacts, local history and collectibles. It is open from March through November, Thursday through Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Visit the museum at 1755 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, just north of Route 1. Admission is $5 for adults and free for members and children under 12. For more information, call 610-388-6545 or visit www. sandersonmuseum.org.

The Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) will host a community buffet breakfast on Feb. 28 from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, fruit, sausage and bacon, roasted potatoes, dried beef gravy, and specialty breads.

Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for ages 3 to 10. Proceeds benefit the church’s general fund. For more informaion, call 610-932-9698.

March 7 Comedy show The improvisational comedy group Comedy on Demand will be performing a benefit show in the fellowship hall at Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) on March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10

in advance or $15 at the door, and all funds collected are going to defray the costs of Matthew Terry’s trip with American Music Ambassadors to France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Italy. For children 10 and younger, admission is $8.

Comedy On Demand is made up of a group of comedians who join together in a series of skits and games that are based on suggestions from the audience.

Tickets will be available at the door. For reserved tickets, call Matthew Terry at 610-932-8024.

March 15 Men’s Lenten Breakfast Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) will hold the 52nd annual Men’s Lenten Breakfast on March 15.

The morning begins at 7 a.m.

with worship in the sanctuary, followed by breakfast. Dr. Richard Winchester, retired Lincoln University professor and local historian, will be the guest speaker. Call 610-932-9698 or e-mail oumcsecretary@gmail. com for more information.

March 28 Buffet breakfast The Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) will host a community buffet breakfast on March 28 from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, fruit, sausage and bacon, roasted potatoes, dried beef gravy, and specialty breads. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for ages 3 to 10. Proceeds benefit the church’s general fund. For more informaion, call 610-932-9698.

Artists sought for Kennett Square event Area artists are invited to apply for the Fourth Annual Art on the Square, to be held on April 25 in Kennett Square.

The outdoor art and craft festival features professional artists exhibiting a wide variety of work. Art on the Square will be at East State and South Broad

streets in downtown Kennett Square. The application deadline is Feb. 27. Notifications to accepted artists will be sent by March 13. The event will be held April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, visit https://artonthesquare.wordpress.com.

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Elk Ridge first-grader wins museum writing contest Elk Ridge Elementary School first grade student Zoe Brenner, daughter of Sara and Philip Brenner, was the winner of a monthly writing contest sponsored by the Delaware Museum of Natural History.

Each month the museum asks young visitors to its Nature Nook to write a letter to one of the small animals who live

there. Zoe’s letter to the museum’s painted turtle was chosen as the winner and displayed in the nook. She had the opportunity to work with museum staff to feed the animals, and was able to make salads, catch crickets, and have a lizard eat baby food from her hand. Zoe is pictured with her teacher, Christine Hamilton.

Unionville High school stages ‘West Side Story’

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Unionville High School will present the classic musical “West Side Story” on March 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium.

The show transports the structure of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” to the streets of New York City, where two warring gangs are brought into conflict over a romance that dares to cross the boundaries between the Sharks and the Jets. With music

by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics

by Stephen Sondheim, the show was choreographed by Jerome Robbins on Broadway. It was later turned into a classic movie musical.

Tickets are $12 and available now at www.showtix4u.com. At the door, tickets will be $14 for adults, and $12 for students and seniors.

For more information, visit www.ucfsd.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

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Local Interest Chester County Housing Authority launches community partnership to find homes for 100 veterans in 100 days The Chester County Housing Authority has launched a new campaign for finding at least 100 veterans suitable homes in the next 100 days.

The Authority announced this week that it would partner with a diverse group of community agencies, as well as departments at the county and federal level, to work toward ending homelessness in the county.

“We want veterans in the community to know that we feel privileged to be able to help them meet their housing needs,” said Housing Authority’s Executive Director Dale Gravett. “Multiple organizations comprise the team working on this initiative, but we all are united in working toward the common goal of ending veteran homelessness.”

Participating partners include: the Chester County Department of Community Development; Decade to Doorways; the Housing Authority of Chester

County; Veteran’s MultiService Center; the Coatesville Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center; Fresh Start Foundation; Chester County Mental Health and Disabilities Department; Catholic Human Services; multiple county-based emergency shelters; and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The partners met on Friday to begin the hard work necessary to reach the goal of finding 100 veterans homes by June 3. Housing targets were established for the various organizations and a core implementation and oversight committee was formed. Periodic reports will be made to chart progress in achieving the goal of housing at least 100 vets in 100 days.

Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-6) applauded the teamwork approach and pledged his support for the effort.

“No veteran should ever

have to use a sidewalk or park bench as a bed,” Costello said.

“So I’m extremely honored to support the Chester County Housing Authority and their various community partners in ensuring adequate resources are available to provide safe shelter for veterans. As a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I am working to honor our commitments to the men and women who sacrificed so much for our country. The effort launched by the Chester County Housing Authority will go a long way toward fulfilling those commitments.”

The Authority’s campaign is part of a national effort to find homes for an estimated 50,000 veterans living on the streets. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ reported in August that the number of homeless veterans has dropped by roughly one-third since 2009, when 75,000 veterans were con-

sidered homeless.

In Chester County, Gravett noted a campaign similar to the one launched on Monday was successful in helping 100 veterans find permanent homes in 2014. The latest initiative is a key strategy in reaching the goals outlined in Chester County’s 10-year plan to prevent and end homelessness, Gravett said. That plan is called Decade to Doorways. Details of the plan can be viewed at www. decadetodoorways.org.

Gravett added that landlords, who have been extremely gracious in the past, will be critical in reaching the goal of finding homes for 100 veterans by June 3.

He requested that landlords with affordable, available units contact the Housing Locater Service to be listed in the landlord database. The Housing Locater service can be reached at mkucherich@haccnet.org.

Thousands of books available at Unionville High School sale One of the largest sales of its kind in the northeast is set to return to the Unionville High School gymnasium on Feb. 27, when the doors open to the annual Unionville High School PTO Used Book Sale.

The sale offers nearly 60,000 titles in dozens of genres, including best sellers, classics, children’s books, and many others. Books for the sale were donated by local residents over

the last several weeks. Other items, such as CDs, DVDs, computer software and video games, will also be available.

Most titles are priced from 25 cents to $2.

The sale runs from 5 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 27, and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 28. A special $8 per bag sale follows the sale on Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. Unionville High School is at 750 Unionville Road in

Kennett Square. Refreshments and food will be available during the sale. Snow dates are March 6 and 7.

Local author and Unionville High School English teacher J.E. Byrne will sign copies of her suspense novel, “Hollow Land” (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014, Paperback/ Kindle). The book is the second of three books in the

acclaimed post-apocalyptic “Dead Land Series.” Byrne is working on the final installment in the trilogy, “Promise Land.” Signing times are Feb. 27 from 5 to 9 p.m., and Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Over the past seven years, the sale has raised more than $230,000 to help fund various projects and programs at Unionville High School. Visit www.uhsbooksale.org.

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Brad and Lele Galer own Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery in Kennett Square.

Galer wins gold medal for its Chardonnay Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery of Kennett Square was recently awarded “Best In Class” and a gold medal for their 2013 Chardonnay at the International Eastern Wine Competition in Sonoma, Calif.; and a bronze medal for their 2013 Albariño.

The competition, established in 1975, is one of the oldest and largest professional wine competitions in the nation. The judging was held Feb. 10 and 11. More than 100 wineries from 32 states and other countries submitted 1,162 bottles of their best wines.

Wine expert Paul Vigna wrote, “Chester County’s Galer Estate was the region’s most notable winner in the International East Wine Competition ... to win anything in this national wine competition, one of the most recognized of those staged through the year, is flattering and something that can be advertised and marketed throughout 2015.” Galer Estate is the only winery in Pennsylvania to win the honor “Best in Class” for this competition.

“Winning these awards dem-

onstrate that our wines and those produced from our terroir can indeed be world-class,” said Brad Galer, co-founder of Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery.

“It requires an entire team to make quality wine, including the people working in the vineyards, the winemaker, and all of the many people who help at every stage from grape to glass. We are very proud of our entire team.”

Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery is a boutique winery that produces and sells wine made from Chester County grapes.

“We are really looking forward to our new wines that will be released in the spring and summer of 2015,” said co-owner Lele Galer. “We are especially pleased with our 2014 Red Lion Chardonnay, which is made entirely from grapes grown on our winery property.”

Galer will also be introducing two new Rosé wines and a semi-sparkling Vidal Blanc in 2015. Visit www.galerestate. com, or www.facebook.com/ galerestate.

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Chester County Press

Sports Philadelphia Eagles’ Jon Dorenbos brings magic act to The Wellwood

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Philadelphia Eagles fans are well aware of Jon Dorenbos’ accomplishments on the football field, where he is an all-pro as a long snapper. But Dorenbos has also garnered national acclaim for his abilities as a professional magician. He has shared his unique story on HBO, True Hollywood Story, ABC, ESPN, and many other news outlets. On Saturday, March 7, Dorenbos will be bringing his magic act to The Wellwood in Charlestown, Md. “To me, when I was a kid, magic was just cool,” Dorenbos explained during a conference call promoting the show last week.

Dorenbos entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2003, earning a spot on the Buffalo Bills’ roster. He spent more than two years with the Bills and almost two full seasons with the Tennessee Titans before landing with the Eagles in 2006. He has made two Pro-Bowl appearances since joining the Eagles and has developed into one of the best long snappers in the game.

Long snappers don’t usually get a lot of attention in the NFL, but Dorenbos’ takes center stage with his magic. He has performed in places like Las Vegas and Hollywood, and also utilizes his talents for Philadelphia Eagles’ charity events.

Dorenbos said that being a magician is a good way to break the ice when he is meeting new people, including teammates. He also likes performing for an audience because magic is a fun way to connect with a room full of people.

“I’m excited to do this event,” Dorenbos said. “I hope people have fun. That’s what it’s all about.”

At the March 7 event, The Wellwood will also feature comedic hypnotist Graham Phillips.

The dinner menu for the evening includes a salad bar, Wellwood’s fried chicken, baked ziti, mashed potatoes, corn bread, dessert, tea, soda, and coffee.

Tickets for the dinner and show are $50 for adults and $25 for children in advance, or $55 and $28 during the day of the show.

The Wellwood is located at 523 Water Street in Charlestown, Md. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 410-287-6666 or visit wellwoodclub.com.

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

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Guiding the college-bound athlete The road to college for athletes is no longer lined with traditional mile markers. It used to be that batting averages, points per game or yards per carry paved the way for sports stars. Nowadays, one more percentage is carrying more and more weight. It’s called the grade point average.

The days of athletes dreaming to “Be Like Mike” and parents’ dreams of having it pay for an education and a lucrative future for their child-student-athlete have vastly changed over the last generation or so. In fact, there is a lot more work to hitting a home run than just hitting home runs.

A seminar to prepare parents and athletes for the recruiting road ahead — complete with all its bumps — will be held on Wednesday, February 25 at Avon Grove High School. “Guiding

the College-Bound Athlete” will provide information and topics for every student-athlete in middle and high school and their parents to educate and prepare them for opportunities and careers after graduation. Many student-athletes who aspire to play at the college level are not familiar with the ins and outs of academic requirements and eligibility as they need to be in order to pursue their goals.

“Guiding the College-Bound Athlete,” a program designed by Rick Wire, President of Dynamite Sports, a Pennsylvania-based corporation, is the father of nine-year NFL veteran Coy Wire. This seminar will provide families with information about the availability of athletic scholarships and the realities of the college recruiting process.

According to his press release,

Rick Wire found himself looking for answers when his then 8-year-old son, Coy, started talking about being a college football star. Wire hadn’t attended college himself and decided he had better start preparing for the future. He questioned other parents who had been through the process, looking for pros and cons and ways to prepare financially. In the end, his son Coy earned his scholarship to play football at Stanford University.

Then in 2002, Coy was drafted in the 3rd round of the NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills where he played for 6 seasons and then finished his career for the past 3 seasons as a captain and player rep with the Atlanta Falcons.

Rick used his study to become a speaker and expert in college athletics and its recruiting process. Then he created the

Dynamite Sports Educational Recruiting System, which combines academic preparation and athletic training with marketing and recruiting strategies to navigate through the process.

The plan provides direction to high school athletes and parents, and staff development training and resources to high school coaches and counselors to help all parties make knowledgeable choices and decisions in college athletics and recruiting.

Rick Wire will present an hourlong seminar at 7:30 p.m. in Avon Grove High School auditorium. Interested participants are asked to come early, if possible, to receive a number of handouts and watch a powerful pre-program video.

For information about Dynamite Sports, go to www.dynamitesports.com.

AGRA youth basketball results The Avon Grove Recreation Association had the following results for this week: BOYS ELEMENTARY DIVISION: John Gallen Photographer beat Davis Accounting, 14-10. Hagan Nagle netted six points for John Gallen Photographer. Adam Ziegler scored eight points for Davis Accounting.

Abernethy’s Auto Body Shop took the win 6-4 over Tom’s TV. Ryan Mahoney and Keith Mintschenko each contributed two points for Abernethy’s Auto

Body Shop. Aidan Schlotterback scored two points for Tom’s TV. Filacheck’s Furniture won over Truckers Insurance Services with Connor Reger putting in ten points for Filacheck’s Furniture.

Chase Nardozzi scored two points for Truckers Insurance Services.

GIRLS ELEMENTARY DIVISION: Linda’s Hair Techniques defeated Cari Orthodontics 18-14. Emily Rescigno scored four points for Linda’s Hair Techniques. Lauren

Riess and Grace Keen each contributed six points for Cari Orthodontics.

GIRLS JUNIOR/SENIOR DIVISION: McCormick Orthodontics came away with a 18-10 win over Kelly’s Sports, Ltd. Olivia Kunitsky scored sixteen points for McCormick Orthodontics. Annaliese Farra scored two points for Kelly’s Sports, Ltd. BOYS JUNIOR DIVISION: McCormick Orthodontics

squeezed out a 34-32 win over Bonner-Costa-McMullen-Wisse Dental Associates. Greyson Miller scored two points for McCormick Orthodontics. Evan McCleary scored six points for Bonner-Costa-McMullen-Wisse Dental Associates.

Whitford Insurance Network won over DuVall Bus Service.

Chris Carlin, Brandon Bond and Alex Bollacker each contributed four points for Whitford Insurance Network.

Aidan Hannon popped in four points for DuVall Bus Service.

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Classifieds LEGALS 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, March 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Tuesday 23, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-3-183 Writ of Execution No. 2013-04190 DEBT $202,415.48 PROPERTY situate in the West Grove Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 5- 4-527 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Christiana Trust, a Division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee for Normandy Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2013-18 VS DEFENDANT: CATHERINE PELKEY and WENDEL L. ROCHESTER, JR. SALE ADDRESS: 4 Townview Drive, a/k/a 4 Townview Drive, #4, West Grove, PA 19390-1309 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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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, March 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Tuesday 23, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-3-184 Writ of Execution No. 2010-00913 DEBT $555,772.81 PROPERTY situate in the Township of Kennett, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 62-4-745 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: DAVID J. CRANSTON SALE ADDRESS: 203 Blue Spruce Drive, Kennett Square, PA 19348-4108 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and

the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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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, March 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Tuesday 23, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-3-193 Writ of Execution No. 2014-08970 DEBT $339,734.33 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate, southeasterly of Little Elk Creek Road (T-315) in East Nottingham Township, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, according to a survey by Concord Land Planners & Surveyors, Inc., Oxford, PA and being Lot 63 as shown on Plan Number 9875B, Sheet 1, dated December 2, 1998, last revised November 1, 1999 and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the title line of Little Elk Creek Road marking the northwesterly corner of this and a northeasterly corner of Lot 7 as shown on the aforementioned plan; thence by said title line the following two courses and distances NORTH 54 degrees 23 minutes 46 seconds east, 9.51 feet to a point marking a corner of this; thence NORTH 58 degrees 03 minutes 46 seconds east, 75.50 feet to a point marking the northeasterly corner of this an a corner of Lot 64 as shown on the aforementioned plan; thence leaving said title line and by said Lot 64 the following two courses and distance: SOUTH 31 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds east, crossing over an iron pin set 25.00 feet from the beginning of this course for a total distance of 325.00 feet to an iron pin set for the southeasterly corner of this; thence SOUTH 58 degrees 03 minutes 46 seconds west 258.20 feet to an iron pin set for the southwesterly corner of this, a southeasterly corner of the aforementioned Lot 7, and a northeasterly corner of Lot 8 as shown on the aforementioned Plan; thence by said Lot 7 NORTH 03 degrees 50 minutes 12 seconds west, crossing over a concrete monument to be set 29.40 feet from the end of this course, for a total distance of 367.74 feet to the point and place of beginning.

CONTAINING 1.279 acres more or less BEING Lot 63 on said Plan BEING the same premises which Robert E. Poole, III an unmarried individual,

by Deed dated June 22, 2007 and recorded on June 29, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 7200 Page 168, granted and conveyed unto John E. Fazen and Kathy L. Fazen, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, in fee.

PARCEL No. 69-7-23 PLAINTIFF: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: JOHN EDWARD FAZEN a/k/a JOHN E. FAZEN and KATHLY L. FAZEN SALE ADDRESS: 655 Little

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INVITATION TO BID

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN & EISENBERG, P.C., 215-572-8111

PENN TOWNSHIP BUILDING GROUNDS MOWING AND LAWN CARE SEASON TERM: APRIL 15, 2015 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2015 General Bidder Specifications Penn Township intends to receive bids for Mowing and Lawn Care for the Season Term: APRIL 15, 2015 through November 30, 2015.

All bids shall be submitted on the official form provided

by Penn Township.

Each bid proposal shall be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope as a sealed bid and shall be addressed to the Board of Supervisors, Penn Township Municipal Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390.

The name of the item for which the proposal is submitted must also be indicated on the outside of the envelope in the lower left hand corner.

Proof of insurance to be provided with bid proposal.

All bidders shall accompany their bid with a list of references including name and telephone numbers of prior clients for whom they have done the work.

Prices shall be quoted without Federal Excise or Transportation Taxes or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Sales Tax as the Township is exempt from taxes.

The Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any part thereof or to waive any minor discrepancies in the bids or specifications when deemed to be in the interest of the Township.

Failure of the bidder to sign the bid proposal or have the signatures of an authorized representative or Agent on the bid proposal in the space provided may be cause of the rejection of the bid proposal.

By submitting its proposal, the bidder agrees to enter into a contract with the Township to furnish the quantity of materials listed at the unit price or prices quoted.

Items bid shall meet specifications prepared by the Township, and upon request, the bidder shall make available to the Township samples, technical specifications and information in regard to their materials. A complete bid package is available at the Penn Township Municipal Building at 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA during regular business hours 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday or by calling the office at 610869-9620.

Any bidder may withdraw their proposal at any time prior to the time set in the advertisement for the receipt of bids. No bids may be withdrawn after 10:00 a.m. on the date scheduled for bid openings. Bidders are invited to attend the public bid opening.

PENN TOWNSHIP RESERVES THE RIGHT

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

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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, March 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Tuesday 23, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-3-213 Writ of Execution No. 2010-00056 DEBT $237,482.68 PROPERTY situate in the Township of New London, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 71-4-218 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., s/b/m Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. VS DEFENDANT: HENRY W. JARUSIK and KATHLEEN M. BRADY SALE ADDRESS: 1210 Thunderhill Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352-1110 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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CORPORATION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that The Constellation Network filed its Articles of Incorporation on January 1, 2015 under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation law of 1988.

The purpose for which it is organized is to create a network of enterprises and organizations within our community with a vision to work for the common good in our region.

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TO REJECT ANY BIDS OR ANY PART THEREOF. Bids will be OPENED on April 1, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m. at the Township Building.

Bids will be AWARDED on April 1, 2015 @ 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Township Building.

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ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF WILLARD R. STEM, JR., DECEASED. Late of the Township of New London, Chester County LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to KYLE C. STEM, ADMINISTRATOR, c/o Joseph A. Bellinghieri, Esquire, 17 W. Miner Street, West Chester, PA 19382, Or to his Attorney: JOSEPH A. BELLINGHIERI MacELREE HARVEY, LTD 17 W. Miner Street West Chester, PA 19382 2p-11-3t

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ESTATE NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR GRANT OF LETTERS ESTATE OF GEORGE ROBERT GREGG JR, A/KA/ ROBERT GREGG LATE OF ELK TOWNSHIP Executor: ANITA M. CALLAGHAN c/o Harry W. Farmer, Jr., P.O. Box 118, Oxford PA 19363 Attorney: Harry W. Farmer, Jr., P.O. Box 118, Oxford PA 19363 2p-11-3t

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ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Michael John Coldiron, late of East Nottingham Township, Chester County, Deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named Michael John Coldiron having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: Michael Thomas Coldiron, Administrator c/o Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire 208 E. Locust Street P.O. Box 381 Oxford, PA 19363 Customer: Name: Winifred Moran Sebastian Address: 208 E. Locust St., P.O. Box 381 Oxford, PA 19363 Phone: 610-932-3838 2p-18-3t

ADVERTISEMENT FOR GRANT OF LETTERS NUGENT, Peter A., late of Elk Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Letters of Administration granted to Timothy Nugent c/o 277 Cullen Rd., Oxford, PA 19363. Ira D. Binder, Esquire, 227 Cullen Rd, Oxford, PA 19363, attorney 2p-25-3t

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