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By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Just moments after West Grove Borough Mayor Stephen Black and New Garden Township supervisors Steve Allaband and Randy Geouque were sworn in by Judge Matthew Seavey as the members of the Southern Chester County Regional Public Safety Commission on Nov. 9, the working blueprint for the future of policing in West Grove, Avon Grove athletes sign Avondale, Landenberg and letters of intent...1C Toughkenamon got its first look.

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At the start of a marathon meeting on Nov. 14, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board heard from several health and physical education teachers about a new direction that classes will be taking in the upcoming school years.

Seeking to integrate physical education with the emphasis on student wellness that is being encouraged throughout the district, the teachers said that there will be a “common language” from kindergarten through 12th grade, with an emphasis on “Be safe, be present, be open.”

That means that freshmen students in high school will be taking a course called Wellness 1,

The phorid fly in Chester County

New action committee to address growing problems, potential solutions

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

West Grove Mayor Stephen Black was sworn in

by Judge Matthew Seavey as the chairman of the new Southern Chester County Regional Public Safety Commission, in ceremonies held on Nov. 9. Also pictured is Gerald Simpson, who will serve as the chief of the newly-formed Southern Chester County Regional Police Department.

Police Department spelled out its budget, administration, operations, criminal investigations and community outreach for a unified force that will

U-CF School Board hears about realignment of physical education

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as well as Team Building and Leadership Through Activity. After their freshmen year, students can move on to Wellness 2 or Sport Science. In 10th grade, Lifelong Fitness will be a class option, and in 11th and 12th grades, students can choose from a Games class, a Yoga class, and a class called Adventure-Based Mentoring Education.

Basically, the new classes will align with long-range goals that encourage lifelong fitness among students, as well as on introducing careers of the future, such as sports medicine. There is also a recommendation to make physical education classes mandatory for three years of high school, allowing seniors to opt out if they Continued on Page 3A

combine the police units in New Garden and West Grove Borough, beginning on Jan. 2, 2017.

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At one-eighth of an inch long, the phorid fly breeds in, and feeds on, moist and decaying organic matter, as well as in unsanitary areas, and it is widely known throughout entomology as a carrier of disease-causing bacteria.

For the past several years, they have moved into the immaculately pristine home owned by Colin Carson and his wife, Marion, in the Harrogate North community in Landenberg.

Nearly every morning this fall – when the infestation of the phorid flies are at their peak – Carson has

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Masked man with gun reported on Lincoln University campus

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

A male figure dressed in black and either a white mask or white face paint and carrying a rifle was reported to be seen on the Lincoln University campus on Nov. 14.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer On Nov. 14 at 11:18 p.m., a Lincoln University student reported to campus police what she believed

was the presence of a male figure, sighted between one university building and one off-campus building.

She reported that he was dressed entirely in black, wearing either a white

A big cheer for the opening of the new Hillendale Trail

By John Chambless Staff Writer It takes a lot of people to make a trail happen, and on Nov. 11, Steve Dissinger, the principal at Hillendale Elementary School, got a chance to thank them all.

Every student in the school filled the gymnasium for an afternoon assembly that brought together dozens of guests who played a part in creating the onemile, paved trail around the school grounds.

“Today we want to say ‘thank you’ to all the men and women who played a major part in creating the Hillendale Trail,” Dissinger said at the beginning of the event. Acknowledging school district superintendent John Sanville and other members of the administration, Dissinger introduced a

applied a mixture of water and Dawn dishwashing liquid to the side of his house.

An illuminated FlyWeb light glows on a wall in the home’s main living space, sharing the room with with framed photographs of smiling children and grandchildren. It is one of six lights placed throughout the home, and its job is to capture the microscopic insect through a stick flypaper, which Carson changes constantly.

Carson has more arsenal -- what he calls his “box of tricks” – seen in the form of bottles and jars of insecticides like ExciteR, Bifenthrin, lavender oil

mask or white face makeup, and carrying what she reported was a large rifle.

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Penn, New Garden: Millions + Oxford area: Millions By Uncle Irvin

on from Hillendale, you can come back and see all those trees that we planted along the trail when they’re all grown up.”

The arithmetic in the headline refers to the millions of dollars the residents of Penn and New Garden received from the sale of the township sewer systems to a huge water and sewer company ... and the untold millions of dollars of losses that will be a burden on every resident and business or farm in Oxford Borough, Lower Oxford, and East and West Nottingham townships.

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Michelle O’Kane, a former fourth-grade teacher at Hillendale, cuts the ribbon to officially open the new trail at Hillendale.

video that traced the fouryear history of the trail project before telling the children, “We’re not done yet. The best is yet to come for the Hillendale Trail.

The ending of the story is to be determined. Each of you will play a significant role while you’re here at Hillendale, and even when you’re not. After you move

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Dissenger traced the fouryear process leading up to the trail, starting with the initial brainstorming session in the school conference room. There were thanks and presents for 16 people who played a role, and several of the thanks came from the children of parent volunteers, who got a hug in addition to their gift.

Financial support and grants – including a landmark $65,000 from the E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation – were acknowledged as well, and Robert Struble, from the foundation, got a special thanks.

PTO volunteers past and present got their rounds of applause, along with Tim Stephens, who supplied the equipment and labor to actually build and pave the trail. The Hillendale Running Club, a student group that runs each day around the school, is a big winner with the addition of the trail, and Dissinger thanked the organizers of the club, past and present.

Looking to the future, Dissinger said that the tiny Craigs Mill Run, a stream that runs along the southern edge of the school property, will be the focus of ongoing environmental education efforts at Hillendale. “That

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aspect for the department, Gerald Simpson – who will serve as chief of the new unit – said the total budget for the new department will be $2.358 million – an investment of $128,710 per officer, a lot lower than many departments invest in their officers, some of whom are over $200,000 per officer, Simpson said.

“As you begin to speak to communities, you can tell them that we are truly giving them a great service at a very reasonable price,” Simpson told the commission.

Simpson said that startup costs will be $88,400, lower than the original 2015 estimate of $113,500, while the estimated revenue for the new department will come in at $2.174 million. The start-up costs for the department, as well as its budget and estimated revenue, will be divided in an 80-20 percentage split based on population, with the bulk of expenses absorbed by New Garden

tiny stream connects to a bigger creek, which connects to the Brandywine River, then the Christina River, the Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean,” Dissinger said. “We have to make sure that we protect it.”

George Claypoole was thanked for his efforts to build a watershed curriculum around the stream.

Claypoole, in turn, thanked Dissinger for his ongoing support of the trail and stream projects, and the students got a chance to stand and cheer. Thanking the students and guests, Dissinger said, “What I want you to learn is that when you see a need and you have an idea, you never know where it will end up. If you’re going to do something to help others, go for it.”

Dissinger then called up Michelle O’Kane, a former fourth-grade teacher at Hillendale. “She started the whole thing,” he said.

“I don’t imagine she ever thought we would someday have this trail.”

Turning to a subject that caught the interest of the students, Dissinger said, “Do you remember when I said we had some really big scissors?” After a loud squeal of excitement, Dissinger said he would be allowing O’Kane to use the

big scissors to cut a ribbon on the lower loop of the trail, which circles the athletic fields to the south of the school. Another loop – from the parking lot around the northern edge of the property – had already been open.

Sprinting out of the gym in more or less orderly fashion, the students gathered noisily around the ceremonial ribbon as a drone launched by the school staff hovered overhead, documenting the scene. O’Kane cut the ribbon with the really big scissors as the students cheered.

“Now, we have about 15 minutes before the end of Photos by John Chambless the school day, so if it’s OK Students, teachers and administrators take a walk on the lower loop of the with your teachers, I think Hillendale Trail on Nov. 11. we should all take a walk on the new trail,” Dissinger shouted to the eager crowd.

Squealing with excitement, the students darted off on the trail, genuinely thrilled to be taking a walk with their friends and teachers.

As far as building wild enthusiasm for simple exercise, and for long-range conservation goals, the Hillendale Trail can already be considered a success.

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The regional department will also benefit in its first year from a $10,000 grant offered by Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan. Of those funds, $3,400 will go toward the purchase of two police mountain bikes – as well as equipment – that will be used by officers.

“There are a number of things we can do with these bikes,” said Cpl. Joseph Greenwalt, who will head the unit’s community policing efforts.

“They are a conversation starter. Everywhere we go, whether it be parades and carnivals, the kids love them. They see a police officer on a bike, and they want to come up and see the flashing lights. They want to know if it has a siren. The answer to those questions is, ‘Yes.’ It gets across the philosophy of, ‘We’re out of the police car.’ It also gives us the opportunity to be more mobile.”

Simpson, who served on the bicycle patrol for the City of Newark Police

for three years, said that police bikes are a great ‘tool’ to allow police to be more accessible to the public they serve.

“This will allow us the opportunity to change the way we are doing our business, and it’s a great utilization of the District Attorney’s money, to help us present our department back to our community,” he said.

About $2,000 of the grant will be used to produce “Challenge Coins,” which will be distributed to residents and community members for doing good works.

Deputy Chief Michael King will head up dayto-day operations and scheduling for the department, which will provide regional patrol to three areas of coverage, with at least two police vehicles patrolling each: north of Gap-Newport Pike into Toughkenamon and south of Gap-Newport Pike into Landenberg, which will be patrolled twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; and throughout

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. Hillendale Elementary School principal Steve Dissinger (right) introduced many of com. the people who helped make the Hillendale Trail a success.

the West Grove Borough, which will be patrolled from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and quite possibly extending until 3:00 a.m.

“We’re going to be a 24-7 organization, and this is where things in West Grove will change for the better,” King said. “There will be no shifts left without ample personnel on it, and it will be our role to make sure that there is constant coverage that can adapt as we need to change, to deal with issues that may arise.”

Detective Sgt. Keith Cowdright will head the department’s criminal investigative unit, which will include performing follow-up investigations for crimes; partnering with other law enforcement and advocacy agencies; incorporating trend identification and problem solving methods; and sharing intelligence between both officers and agencies.

This will be an effort that will rely heavily on making investigations a shared collaboration, Cowdright said.

“We will work with all

partners, whether it’s on the county, state or federal level,” he said. “We have done investigations for all three, and staying on top of that will be very important. We will have access to a lot of networks. It really helps build a community-based organization.

“We will always be evaluating and adapting, as we continue to grow this organization.”

Greenwalt reeled off a lengthy list of community outreach initiatives, which include several projects intended to get the community to know who is protecting them.

A huge component of the plan is to connect to area youth, especially those who frequent the Garage Community & Youth Center in West Grove. He would like to have officers begin to hand out citations to youngsters for good behavior – such as helping the elderly, behaving properly, and wearing the right safety equipment – as well as police trading cards.

“One of the things we have talked about is put-

ting solutions in front of the problem,” Greenwalt said. “Once you start that snowball effect, combined with great investigations, and once criminals begin to figure out that there is a jurisdiction that is beginning to put people behind bars for crimes, crimes pretty much stop. It’s about a community knowing that we’re out there on every level.”

King said that the enthusiasm for the start of this department has been “contagious” among his colleagues.

“Everybody wanted this to happen, and for the residents to know that their police officers from two different jurisdictions want to work together so badly should speak volumes to our commitment moving forward,” he said.

In other police news, Janet Allen was appointed as an administrative assistant for the department.

She will begin her position on Nov. 28.

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

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Well over three months since the secret of the Oxford Area Sewer Authority’s (OASA) inability to pay interest on a loan was made public, the leaders of the municipalities, Borough Council and supervisors have done nothing but assess a 30 percent increase in discharge rates.

They haven’t even fired Ed Lennex, who draws a six-figure salary for managing the OASA into virtual bankruptcy. The economy of the Oxford area is moribund, while the rest of southern Chester County is growing -- slowly, but still growing.

The Oxford area is becoming more like the Coatesville model than the Jennersville or Kennett Square model, and that is bad, bad news.

(Uncle Irvin’s column is his opinion only, and is not a news story.)

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desire.

The yoga class has been widely requested by students, and the board generally seemed in favor of beginning the classes, but board president Victor Dupuis said he anticipated questions from the public regarding the spiritual element inherent in traditional yoga. The teachers, and assistant superintendent Ken Batchelor, said they can assure families that the emphasis will be on physical activity and calming techniques, with no mention of spiritual connections, in the classes.

The board also heard from Brian Hughes, the principal at the Pennock’s Bridge Campus of the CCIU, about a collaborative program with Unionville High School.

The sports medicine class will use Unionville’s facilities, with designs created by students in the technical high school, Hughes explained. The program could launch in September, giving students another introduction to a field that is expected to be a growing career in the future.

Rick Hostetler, the district’s supervisor of buildings and grounds, said he will ask the board to approve a bid to construct a roof over the district’s salt supply.

“For years, we’ve been covering the salt storage tanks with a tarp, and then struggling to remove it when it snows,” Hostetler said. “We decided it’s time to put a roof over the salt bins. The original budgeted amount was $30,000, but the low bid has come in from Curtis Cruise Construction, for $16,570.”

The roof will be approximately 60 by 20 feet, with an additional wall, Hostetler said. He is asking for prompt approval so that work could begin on the roof as soon as possible.

There was a lengthy discussion about parking fees at the high school, which are currently the highest in the district, at $200 per year. Board member Carolyn Daniels asked if the fee could possibly be reduced, since she has heard from many families about the weight of the fees charged for parking and other activities at the beginning of each school year. Several ideas were proposed, including allowing students to share one parking pass among several cars. Superintendent John Sanville said he had no problem with allowing sharing, but cautioned that

the yearly budget counts on the income from parking passes and participation fees, and that any change would affect budget allocations. He suggested carefully examining the issue of lowering the fee in subsequent meetings.

During board member comment, Michael Rock read from a prepared statement that seemed to take the other board members by surprise.

“I have been on the board for two and a half years, and I thought when I joined that everyone was here for one purpose -- to do what is in the best interest of our students,” Rock said. “I thought that meant that each of us would park our politics and our ideologies at the door. I’ve tried to do that.

“I come from a family that has a long history of trade unionism. When it came time for the last contract negotiation, I basically didn’t say a word. I essentially recused myself from that conversation because of my politics and ideology. I thought that’s what all of us would do. Much to my chagrin, I’ve learnerd that, at least for some members of the board, that’s not the norm.”

Rock singled out board member Jeff Hellrung, who was sitting at the same table.

“Recently, you, Jeff, deliberately maligned, and dare I say lied about an existing school board member so you could help defeat her in the polls,” Rock said, apparently referring to former board member Kathleen Do. “She was an excellent board member, and I asked myself, ‘Why did you try so hard to unseat her?’

The only answer I could come up with is that you wanted to tilt the board in a particular ideological direciton. By so doing, you further politicized our deliberations. At the time, I said so, and you’ve created a lot of problems.

“More recently, you took to inserting yourself into a labor-management dispute between a minor sub-

Roe wins competitive 158th District race Dinniman holds off London, Lawrence defeats Dean in other local contests

Eric Roe is heading to Harrisburg to represent the 158th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after narrowly defeating Democratic nominee Susan Rzucidlo on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Roe earned 17,617 (53 percent) of the votes, while Rzucidlo garnered 15,509 (47 percent) in the closest local contest this year.

In other local races decided on election night, the high-profile 19th District race between Democrat incumbent Sen. Andy Dinniman and challenger Jack London came down to 75,162 votes (56.25 per-

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System (IRIS) report to the entire university community – including all students, which read, “Lincoln University Police and the Pennsylvania State Police are currently searching for a male subject dressed in all black wearing a white mask or a face painted

contractor of the school district and its workers,” Rock continued. “The question I have for you is, ‘Since when have you, sir, deemed yourself the ultimate arbiter of what is good and right and just in Chester County?’ You don’t speak for me.

“Moreover, in emails last week, you went so far as to suggest that the IBEW [International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers] had deliberately sabotaged the work at the techical high school as part of its labor practices with our minor subcontractor. If you have evidence of this, I think you are required to come forward with it. If not, you know, there might be alternative explanations. Maybe the workers were incompetent, maybe they made mistakes. But you didn’t go there. You impugned their integrity.

Once again, sir, you have polluted our deliberations with your ideological priors. ... Maybe you were just trying to tick me off.

Well, you did. I guess what I would ask is that we learn to park our ideological priors at the door.

They serve no useful purpose here, other than to be destructive.

“I’m not going to be fooled again, sir. I will no longer sit quiet when

cent) for Dinniman, and 58,304 (43.64 percent) for London.

In the 13th Legislative District, incumbent Republican Rep. John Lawrence defeated Democratic challenger Nancy Dean by a vote of 17,452 to 10,622 to win a fourth term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Lawrence thanked the residents of the 13th Legislative District for voting in the election.

“I was very heartened to see the strong turnout at the polls on Tuesday,” he wrote in an email.

Referring to the national election, Lawrence wrote,

“People came out in record numbers to have their voices heard. In my view, folks are sick and tired of government inaction, especially on the federal level.

Our nation is $20 trillion in debt, Social Security faces real long-term solvency issues, and we haven’t had a balanced federal budget in years. It is my sincere hope that the newly elected Congress and Presidentelect Trump will tackle these issues in a meaningful way in the coming days to put our nation on a sustainable path for the future.”

Republican Stephen Barrar, the incumbent in the 160th Legislative District, fended

off the challenge of David Cleary by more than a twoto-one margin.

Republican Lloyd Smucker defeated Democrat Christina Hartman in the race to represent the 16th Congressional District in the U.S. Congress.

Smucker won about 54 percent of the vote to 43 percent for Hartman. Libertarian candidate Shawn House picked up 3 percent of the vote.

In the 6th Congressional District, Ryan Costello won reelection with 54 percent of the vote over Mike Parrish, who won 45 percent of the vote.

Overall, voter turnout in Chester County approached 77 percent.

white. The subject was seen at 11:18 p.m. in the area between Foster House and ASL, possibly carrying some type of long weapon.

Students are urged to stay in their dorms for the rest of the evening.”

“We’ve been monitoring everything on social media, because our students tweet all kinds of stuff, and nothing has been going on,” said Maureen O. Stokes, associate vice president of

external relations, marketing & communications.

“Last night, a student said she thought she saw someone dressed in all black with either a white mask or a painted white face, [carrying] what looked like a long weapon. Her words were, ‘We thought,’ so with an abundance of caution, at 11:18 p.m., [the university] put out the IRIS report, telling students to stay inside.”

After a thorough, nearly hour-long search of the university’s perimeter, Stokes said that the university sent out another alert to the community, indicating that no evidence had been found, but advised students to remain indoors.

any member of this board uses his or her position for his or her own ideological priors,” Rock concluded.

Given a chance to respond, Hellrung said, “I agree with Dr. Rock that we should all park politics and ideology at the door. I would be glad to talk with him in private about any of his concerns, or with any of our board members. I would be surprised if those sentiments were shared by others. I’d be happy to speak with anyone about the complaint that’s been filed against the CCIU from the IBEW, regarding the project at the technical college high school in Phoenixville, insofar as I can, because it is an ongoing legal issue.”

During public comment early in the meeting, a par-

ent addressed the board about several incidents nationwide following the election of Donald Trump, and anti-minority sentiments expressed by Trump supporters. She did not say that such incidents had occurred in the school district, but cautioned that the national mood might foster discrimination here. There was a lengthy discussion of the issues raised, and late in the meeting, Sanville returned to the subject, saying, “We have had a school climate survey done, and at that time, one area where scores were

very good was recognizing diversity and differences.

What that tells us is that it doesn’t mitigate the world climate after a tortuous presidential campaign.

What it does say is that our students feel that our community respects diversity.

If you disaggregate the survey results by minority group, they also feel that way. That’s a positive place for us to be as a community.”

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Oxford organization wants to spread kindness

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer On a recent morning, Roy Caudill took a plate of muffins over to the Oxford Post Office for the workers there to enjoy. Caudill and dozens of other people in town are on a mission to spread good cheer and prove that, in Oxford, kindness really counts.

Caudill and several other members of the Kindness Counts in Oxford team were stationed at a booth during the most recent First Friday event on Nov. 4 to raise awareness about the goal to get people to share smiles, to treat each other with kindness, and to be friendly to acquaintances and strangers alike. Caudill handed out flyers explaining that Kindness Counts in Oxford is “(a) homegrown grassroots organization determined to make Oxford a showplace for kindness, caring, sharing, civility, volunteerism, and good, old-fashioned decency.”

Jerome Rodio, a popular business owner and president of the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce, embodied many of these qualities. Caudill explained that Kindness Counts in Oxford got its start after Rodio passed away in July, and the group is dedicated to honoring his memory by continuing to spread good cheer and kindness.

During a community dinner to honor Rodio’s good works in August, people shared their memories and talked

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Members of the Kindness Counts in Oxford team--Amy O’Donald, Karen Stay, Sue Frampton, and Roy Caudill—at the First Friday event in Oxford. Each month, the group has a kindness challenge for people so that they can participate in the effort to ‘build a kinder, gentler world from the ground up.”

about how Rodio’s positive attitude impacted their lives.

“When Jerome passed, it left quite a hole,” Caudill said.

Each month, Caudill explained, the group will hand out a “challenge card” that explains the focus for that month. In November, the theme was gratitude, and asked people to “make or bake little gifts for folks who do nice things for you or others. Think outside the box. Try to target those

you may have overlooked in the past or those who might least expect a “thank you.” The group was accepting letters from children who wrote to thank police, firefighters, emergency responders, and military personnel for the important work that they do. Nikki Hale,a member of the Kindness Counts in Oxford team, painted a photo cutout that allowed people to put their faces over the uniforms of firefighters, police

officers and the military so that they can take photos.

Caudill said that the group has been encouraging people to not only shop in local stores, but to also make a friend while they are in the businesses by talking to the store owners, or simply sharing a friendly smile.

“We want people to show their appreciation and think outside the box when they do it,” Caudill explained.

The Kindness Counts

in Oxford team currently includes Caudill, Betsy Brantner, Jenn Campion, Sue Cole, Sue Frampton, Nikki Hale, Cheryl Hamm, Jeff Hamm, Mayor Geoff Henry, John McGlothlin, Nickoel McGlothlin, Paul Matthews, Amy O’Donald, and Karen Stay. Caudill emphasized that the team’s roster is never full, and they are always looking for more people to spread kindness and good cheer.

A website and Facebook page for the group are

being developed.

Next August, the group will gather for another community dinner to remember Rodio—and they will also talk about the good work that has been accomplished during the past twelve months.

“The whole mission,” explained Caudill, “is to have a year of good deeds.”

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

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and neem oil that he blends together like a weekend scientist and applies in spray form around the exterior of his house.

He points to the box.

“This is not what I envisioned doing when I retired,” Carson said.

For the past three years, Avondale resident Paul Morgan, a father of four, has dreaded October’s arrival. Phorid flies gather at windows in the home.

They crawl on the kitchen counter. They appear close to his childrens’ beds, and they cling to their toothbrushes before they go to sleep at night. During the time between early October to the first frost, it is not uncommon for Morgan to spend as much as 45 minutes every night vacuuming up dead phorid flies, and on days when he is not at work as a dairy farmer, he spends as much as four hours vacuuming.

“Usually when I come home, it’s ‘Hey, Daddy’s home,’ but lately, I can’t help them with their homework, because I am upstairs, vacuuming,” Morgan said.

“You kill a hundred of them, take a break, come back, and there are 150 more of them. We are not dirty people, and yet this has made us feel dirty.”

On Oct. 25, Morgan was one of 180 people who attended a public forum at the Avondale Fire Company.

He heard the testimonies of several residents of southern Chester County, who shared their stories with elected officials about their living with phorid fly infestation.

Also there was Pa. Deputy Secretary Fred Strathmeyer, Jr. of the Pa. Department of Agriculture; and David Beyer, an entomologist with Penn State and one of the nation’s leading experts on phorid fly eradication.

The forum was a revelation for Morgan, a small sliver of light through the nightmare. Now, he realized; he was not crazy, and he was far, far from alone.

Phorid fly sightings, once confined to the epicenter of the Harrogate North community, are now being regularly reported in Hockessin, West Grove, Avondale, Oxford and Kennett Square.

Recently, ten Harrogate residents formed the Phorid Fly Action Committee [PFAC], whose intention will be to educate residents, government officials and government agencies about the phorid fly. In its mis-

sion statement, the PFAC “welcomes all residents who are suffering from this fly invasion of their homes.

It supports and takes action in defense of our property, offer and assist government agencies, state officials, community organizations and academic research in the eradication of this infestation.”

The seeds of this committee can easily trace its steps back six years ago, when Harrogate North resident Lou Taylor first reported the news of the phorid fly presence at his home, to New Garden Township.

On Feb. 16, the news became public, when the New Garden Board of Supervisors hosted more than 50 residents of the development, who told the supervisors that they were fed up with living in a nightmare.

Calling the infestation “a serious issue in our community,” Les Clark, the president of the Harrogate North Condominium Association, asked the board for help in eradicating the fly from Harrogate, a problem that has now spread to a majority of the community’s 124 homes.

On May 19, a gathering of agricultural experts met with State Sen. Andy Dinniman and residents of the Harrogate North community, to discuss possible solutions to the increasing presence of the phorid fly in the development. The key take away from that meeting was that although long-term solutions to eradicate the phorid fly are being studied at Penn State -- a five-year, $1.4 million grant from the USDA-- that more money is needed to find more answers. The project’s funding dries up next year.

“We’re hoping to find money to keep the study going, because we’re going to need additional funding to continue to screen products,” he said. “It’s really a matter of finding the right product at the right time, because these flies are small and sneaky, and they build up resistance very quickly.

We have to find products in order to give the flies less of a chance to be resistant to what we’re using.”

Beyer, one of the nation’s leading experts on phorid fly eradication, told Dinniman that Penn State is the only entity currently doing extensive research on the phorid fly, but with no assurance of another grant, the study is appealing to the Mushroom Institute to fund a technician, in order

to continue maintaining and studying the insect in the lab.

Time and money is not the only roadblock, the PFAC group said. Ownership -- or lack, thereof -- is another problem. Despite the group’s efforts to get local, regional and state conservation agencies and businesses to climb on board, too many people are telling members that the phorid fly does not fall within their “list” of insects to study and regulate.

Whether it is passing-thebuck, kicking the can down the road -- or whether no one truly knows when, how and who will eliminate the phorid fly from southern Chester County -- remains anyone’s guess, and yet, in the continuing search to find answers, one industry keeps popping up. To some, the mushroom-growing industry in southern Chester County has been judged to be the fall guy -- the scene of the crime -- while to others, it is looked at as a future partner who will bring solutions.

“There is a culture in southern Chester County that the mushroom houses were here before we were, and that we need to put up with this, because this industry built this area,” Runkle said. “While I understand perfectly that the mushroom homes contribute economically, we contribute economically, too. We contribute through our taxes, and we contribute to the school system. Not to pit people against each other, but in an area where it’s okay to have farming operations extremely close to residential areas, there has to be some kind of awareness on the part of the mushroom industry, that we are their neighbors, and they should be helping us.”

No matter if it is in the form of a conservation agency, a regulatory group, scientists and elected officials, all PFAC wants is a firm commitment.

“There is no organization, no state or county or township organization who feels as if they own this problem,” said committee member Joe Miscione.

“If we can get an owner who feels that they have a responsibility to mitigate, cure or eliminate the infestation, we would be on our way to solving the problem.

Right now, there’s probably not a lot of hope that it will be eliminated, but at least we could mitigate it. The cure could be a long way away.”

In the mean time, PFAC

“We’re focused believes that founmore on the big dational spraying is picture, not just merely a band-aid on Harrogate,” said a wound that is only David Runkle. “When growing larger, one we found out that the that needs more than phorid fly has been just bug sprays and spreading, we knew boxes of tricks. The that we had to begin committee is worktrying to get the word ing with the township out. It’s important for and Sen. Dinniman’s everyone to inform office to try to get others just how wideaerial spraying done spread this problem at the community, in has become.” conjunction with the Photo by Richard L. Gaw “I sent an e-mail Pennsylvania Black In an attempt to kill phorid flies in Fly Suppression their homes, several residents of recently [to memProgram. Run by the Harrogate North community have bers], and wrote that purchased FlyWeb lights, as well as it is time to start ratthe DEP, the prosought other temporary solutions. tling cages,” Barbara gram aims to reduce adult black fly populations paid for through a $40,000 Runkle said. “I wrote that to tolerable levels during grant that Sen. Dinniman’s it’s time to start calling, and that’s what we did. We had the spring and summer office is trying to secure.

While they await news people begin calling down recreational season, using environmentally compat- on potential large-scale the list [of agencies], and spraying, the commit- I told them, ‘Even if they ible methods.

The program involves tee has already begun to can’t help you, lodge a commonitoring and treatment build its foundation of sup- plaint, and keep going.’” of approximately 1,714 port, by creating its own Note: Over the next sevmiles of rivers and streams Facebook page, “Phorid Fly eral months, the Chester in the commonwealth, and Community - Public.”

County Press will continue treatments are done by A lot has happened, mem- to report on the growing helicopter, using Bacillus bers said, since the time presence of the phorid fly in thuringiensis israelensis Taylor walked into the New our community.

(Bti), a naturally occurring Garden Township offices soil bacterium, to selective- six years ago to complain To contact Staff Writer ly target black fly species in about the phorid flies that Richard L. Gaw, e-mail the group that bother peo- began to invade his home. rgaw@chestercounty.com. ple. The program currently conducts control work in 39 participating counties, including Chester County.

Ben Russell, the county To learn more about the phorid fly, join “Phorid representative for the Black Fly Community – Public” on Facebook. To report a Fly Suppression Program, complaint in your home or community, contact the told Committee founder following agencies: Barbara Runkle that there was no firm evidence statThe Chester County Health Department: ing that the treatment would 610-733-4919 kill phorid flies. Further, he The Pennsylvania Department of said that while overhead Agriculture: 610-489-1003 helicopter spraying may not The Pennsylvania Agricultural be possible in the Harrogate Ombudsman Program: 717-299-5361 North community, that treatments could be done with spray trucks. It could be

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Unite for HER raises $180,000 for breast cancer services Unite for HER, a local organization dedicated to assist women and men affected by breast cancer, raised over $180,000 at its annual fundraising event, held Oct. 27 at the Phoenixville Foundry.

The farm-to-table tasting event, hosted by KYW Newsradio 1060 reporter Cherri Gregg, featured wines from local wineries, and appetizer samples from local chefs. The event was made possible through partnerships with Ditech Home Loans, ACURE, AJS Pancott Gymnastics, Mancino Manufacturing Co., and MD Anderson Cooper Cancer.

Unite for HER provides complementary wellness services to aid men and women affected by breast cancer. Each year, approximately 1,000

patients are eligible to receive complementary therapy treatments courtesy of Unite for HER. Through nutrition consultations, therapy and counseling sessions, Unite for HER helps restore the part of recovery that doctors do not cure during treatments.

Last year, the Unite for HER event raised $150,000, thanks to generous donations from sponsors and those in attendance.

“It is a celebration of fabulous local chefs, wineries, breweries and spirits providers,” said Unite for HER founder Sue Weldon. “Each and every year by creating delicious tastings for our guests, the chefs and wineries go above and beyond to make Harvest a special

Schoen decision to be reached Nov. 17

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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Unite for HER founder Sue Weldon, far right, with representatives from several organizations, at the annual Unite for HER fundrasing event on Oct. 27 in Phoenixville.

event. It is because of their generosity and support that we can deliver such a fun and inspiring evening.

The funds raised through Harvest help us meet the growing needs of women with breast cancer.”

With the help of donations, sponsorships and partnerships, Unite

for HER continues to raise money and awareness that gives resources to help breast cancer patients.

With 14 local hospital partnerships within the Greater Philadelphia area and New Jersey, Unite for HER is able to treat 1,000 women per year with $2,000 worth of services.

Chester County Court of Comon Pleas Judge Patrick Carmody announced on Nov. 14 that he will likely reach his decison on the crimes allegedly committed

by London Grove Township supervisor Raymond W. Schoen on Nov. 16.

He made the decision at the Chester County Courthouse at 9:15 a.m.

Carmody is reviewing the case law that was discussed in a pre-trial motion on Oct. 12, between Schoen’s defense attorney Mark Philip Much and Assistant

District Attorney Bonnie Cox-Shaw, which allowed Schoen to avoid having to attend his criminal trial on Nov. 9 at the Courthouse.

If the case is not decided on that date, a criminal trial will be rescheduled for Dec. 12.

Schoen was arrested Feb. 10 on a triple count of criminal trespassing, theft and receiving stolen property, for his involvement in the alleged stealing of firearms from a Birmingham Township home last December.

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

Penn supervisors question lack of sprinklers in modular classrooms

By Nancy Johnson Correspondent During a Nov. 2 discussion about the Avon Grove School District’s plans to build modular classrooms, Penn Township supervisors were surprised to learn that the buildings would have no sprinkler systems.

Skip McGrew, chairman of the township’s Planning Commission, reported to the board on an informal meeting with Avon Grove School District which included the district’s engineers and solicitor, as well as Victor Mantegna, Penn’s vice chairman of the board, and supervisor W.

“Radar” O’Connell. A past president of West Grove Fire Company, O’Connell plans to meet with the Fire Marshal to discuss the lack of sprinkler systems.

The school district’s need for the additional classroom space is due not to increased enrollment, but to a full-day kindergarten program that has been added.

When asked whether the modular classrooms would increase traffic, McGrew said, “Their argument is that there won’t be any increase in traffic, as enrollment is below what it was at its peak.”

The board also had some concerns about

concentrated stormwater from the roofs and downspouts, and confirmed that a storm water review will be required.

Another question was posed by Curtis Mason, the chairman of the board of supervisors. “Are these [structures] permanent or temporary?” he asked.

“I’m glad you brought that up,” McGrew replied.

“The school district believes these buildings will not be used for more than four years.”

“I don’t know how you put in a time frame as part of an approval,” Mantegna added.

The school district has not yet made a formal

application to the board for the construction of the modular classrooms. That is slated for the Dec. 7 Board of Supervisors meeting.

McGrew also reported that the Planning Commission had reviewed the proposed zoning amendment permitting drive-throughs in the township’s C1 district and recommended that the board approve the amendment. He noted that Dunkin’ Donuts – whose interest in opening a location in Jenner’s Commons sparked the push for the zoning amendment -- still has not applied to do so.

Roadmaster Don Urban told the board that all roadside mowing in the township is finished for the year, and that paving projects will be completed by the middle of the month. Looking towards the cold weather months, he requested permission to order 500 tons of salt for the salt shed.

“We used 350 tons last year, and it was a light snow year,” he said. The board has split the winter road maintenance duties between several contractors this year. Brian Carter & Sons will be responsible for the township’s roadways, Marvel’s Landscaping will handle the Elk Creek and

Ovations communities, and Outside Unlimited will do the roads in the Villages of Penn Ridge.

Operations manager Karen Versuk reported that she is setting up a meeting regarding the Baltimore Pike and Jennersville Road intersection for Nov. 17.

The meeting will include legislators, stakeholders and the solicitor. “I’ve gotten a lot of responses already, so it looks good,” she said.

In other business, the board unanimously voted to donate $500 to the Avon Grove After Prom Committee, and to apply for a PECO Green Region Grant for the sports park.

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London Grove Township: The policing you want is forming right next door

Lawrence thanks residents of 13th District

On the evening of May 21, 2015, in the cafeteria of the Fred S. Engle Middle School, about 100 residents of London Grove Township told their board of supervisors that they were not in favor of entering the township into a planned regional police department which, at the time, also included New Garden Township, Kennett Township, Kennett Borough and West Grove Borough.

The township’s price tag, they said, was too much – $830,000 for the first year, according to estimates – and besides, they were receiving adequate enough support from the Pennsylvania State police in nearby Avondale. Finally, they told the supervisors that what would cost $830,000 during its first year would double and triple yearly in amount a few years down the line.

The decree that came down that evening on the supervisors – who were merely kicking the tires on the concept, and not attempting to jam the idea through – served as a classic lesson in “Me First” short-sightedness. With their vote, this skinny crosssection of residents, comprising a puny percentage of the township’s entire population, chose a stance that teetered on the most dangerous kind of myopia, one that only looks into the mirror for answers.

With their vote, these residents left their township without its own police force, and completely neglected to take into consideration what impact their decision would have on future generations. The numbers do not lie: London Grove’s Zoning Steering Committee projects the township population to grow from its current 8,500 to more than 15,000 in the next 30 years. That’s just one entry in a tabulation that predicts a substantial population increase throughout all of southern Chester County over the next three decades – one that cannot be patrolled and protected by the State Police alone.

With their vote, these residents chose to leave their township out of what is likely to become the model for community policing for decades to come, and the largest possible regret may be that it is taking shape right down the street from London Grove Township.

The formation of the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department, expected to begin operations on Jan. 2, 2017, is a partnership of collaboration between the New Garden Police and the West Grove Borough Police. Up and down the ranks, the new department, led by Chief Gerald Simpson and Deputy Chief Michael King, is a commitment to modern policing that sees law enforcement as not just as a barracks to hand out tickets and arrest those who break the law, but as a part of a community’s identity.

Boosted by a top-notch criminal investigation team led by Detective Sgt. Keith Cowdright, the combined unit will patrol north of Gap-Newport Pike into Toughkenamon, south of Gap-Newport Pike into Landenberg, and the West Grove Borough, with at or near 24-hour coverage, seven days a week.

This editorial is not to suggest that the State Police are not providing efficient service to London Grove.

They are an outstanding unit -- one also built on community policing -- but what they do to protect and police the township forms just one chunk of their commitment to many other townships and municipalities.

Lately, London Grove Township has been considering the idea of partnering with the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department on a contractual agreement. Although the idea would help fill in the gaps that the State Police are not able to fill, it may also manifest itself in the form of the visiting consultant, whose willingness to help is overshadowed by the truth that he or she is an outsider, and always will be.

We propose that sometime in the next two years, the township’s supervisors lift the cover off of the idea to link the township in the regional policing concept, with a fresh new perspective.

During that time, we suggest that the residents of London Grove Township, together with elected and appointed officials, take the time to look over their collective shoulders during 2017, at what Chief Simpson and his team are building next door -- not just for themselves, but for future generations. There is no more selfless gift to give them than the assurance that they will be protected, for decades to come.

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Letter to the Editor: I would like to sincerely thank the people of Southern Chester and Lancaster counties for their support in my election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. It is a great honor and very humbling to serve in elected office, and I look forward

to working in furtherance of good government over the next two years. In addition, I especially want to thank my family and the incredible number of volunteers and supporters across the district who dedicated so much time and energy toward my reelection.

In the coming days, the

General Assembly will deal with a wide variety of issues affecting everyone in Pennsylvania. Our state faces many serious challenges. Your thoughts and opinions on these matters are very important to me. I look forward to hosting a series of Town Hall meetings in the near future to gather feedback,

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County Planning Commission gets award for public outreach The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) has awarded the Planning Excellence Award for Public Outreach to the Chester County Planning Commission for its Pipeline Information Center.

Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone and representatives from the Planning Commission accepted the award at the APA’s recent

annual conference in Allentown. At the awards event, the APA noted Chester County’s efforts to provide a website for residents containing the latest information on active pipeline projects. The first if its kind in the state, the Pipeline Information Center allows pipeline operators, government agencies, municipalities and partners to share information on each other’s activities.

It also includes a county map, searchable by address, to give specific information to homeowners, and has an experienced planner available to answer public questions.

The Chester County Commissioners announced the launch of the Pipeline Information Center (PIC) website in April 2014.

It can be found at www. chescoplanning.org. The creation of the website was

the result of nearly a year of research, data gathering and stakeholder input gathered at public meetings, undertaken as part of the Pipeline Notification Protocol, led by the Pipeline Safety Coalition, with support from Chester County Government and East Brandywine Township.

For more information on the Chester County Planning Commission, visit www.chescoplanning.org.

A.J. McCarthy to become full-time Fire Chief of Longwood Fire Company Longwood Fire Company volunteer Fire Chief A.J. McCarthy will become fulltime fire chief by the end of the year.

The change was unanimously approved by Longwood’s Board of Directors and membership. McCarthy has been a volunteer member of the fire company since 1997, when he began as a junior firefighter.

“I really have to thank the membership of the fire company for such a strong vote of confidence,” McCarthy said. “My father taught me that as a supervisor, your people always have to come first, and I like to think that I always have their best interest and safety at the forefront. I’m excited to see what we can accomplish as a team.”

Brad Bowman, president of the Board of Directors, said, “Longwood is a complex operation, with a mix of career and volunteer personnel providing basic and advanced fire, rescue and EMS skills to Longwood’s coverage area. The change to the full-time chief allows the organization to continue on our upward path protecting the community without the change of direction that normally occurs when a volunteer position terms out. We feel that this will allow us to provide continued and consistent guidance into the future as we have a lot of projects that we wish to accomplish. Even though the position is currently volunteer, it still has the requirements of a full time job with 24/7 access.”

McCarthy added, “This change allows me to focus 100 percent of my energy into the company, as opposed to having to juggle two full-time jobs, my family and other commitments.

I need to thank my fam-

ily and my wife, Marianne.

Without them, the last six years of my term as Fire Chief wouldn’t have happened. Marianne has always supported my firehouse participation, even when it meant canceling plans or leaving family events. To switch from a very secure civil service job to a career Fire Chief is risky and she never once questioned it.

For that, I will always be grateful.”

The change in the structure of Longwood’s leadership has been discussed for several years as Longwood’s business plan matured and the company expanded full-time personnel, added volunteers and services to the community.

Bowman said Longwood received recommendations in the past few years from outside industry experts that indicated a full-time chief might be needed.

McCarthy doesn’t expect any major changes in the operation of Longwood.

“I think we will be able to increase our efficiency and capabilities to the community,” he said. “I like to think that this new venture was so well accepted because the membership didn’t want anything to change. Our group is really the best around. I couldn’t

ask for more dedicated people than we already have. It is truly a pleasure to work for them.

“We continuously evaluate our operation to see where we can improve. We have a few new administrative efficiencies we want to implement, such as a new cloud-based operating system to tie all of the firehouse operations into one process. Our office manager, Lori Kaluzny, is great, she really runs things and is top notch at her job. I plan on working with her to see if there are any things we can do to make her job easier.

“We have a project with all of our municipalities in the beginning stages to develop long-term plans to ensure that our company has what it needs to protect the community. I guess one of the bigger goals is replacing our inadequate firehouse. It’s in desperate need of replacement and will be a multi-year project, since we have some unique obstacles at our current site to deal with. Other than that, I intend on discussing the operations as a group to see if there are areas that volunteer and career staff want to address.”

McCarthy said the opportunity to become a full-time

chief was good for him and the fire company. “I’ve been in law enforcement for almost 15 years. I’ve had a great career but I have always enjoyed the fire service much more,” he said. “Since I’ve been Fire Chief, we have been able to make great strides to be the best around. We have a great group of employees and volunteers and I want to make sure that we around for another 95 years.

“I’ve enjoyed seeing the results of our actions -something that you don’t always realize in law enforcement. I guess the biggest reason was I wanted to have more time with my family. I have two small children, and a wonderful and very understanding wife. I wanted to continue leading Longwood into the future, but as of late, my family were the ones making the sacrifices for that to happen. I essentially was working seven days a week and at night after the kids went to bed. Something had to change.”

Longwood Fire Company has served the communities of Kennett, East Marlborough, Pennsbury and Pocopson townships since 1921. For more information visit www. longwoodfireco.com.

Chief McCarthy (on right) at the Longwood Community Open House in 2015.

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A comedy homecoming

Chris Haas, who grew up in Downingtown, is returning to the area for a show at the Kennett Flash

By John Chambless Staff Writer Chris Haas is looking forward to his homecoming to Chester County, but there’s a little bit of extra pressure. He’ll be performing a stand-up comedy show at The Flash in Kennett Square on Nov. 19, and his family will probably be sitting front and center.

Haas grew up in Downingtown, and now works as a writer, director, stand-up comic and actor in Los Angeles.

This weekend’s show marks his first time back in our area, so he’s titled the show “Chris Haas: Back In The 610.” On Nov. 10, Haas responded to some questions via e-mail at the very responsible hour of 8 a.m., West Coast time.

Q.: What was it about growing up in Downingtown that sparked your comedy career?

A.: Growing up in Downingtown always meant two things. 1. There would be supportive, wonderful people around to support you and watch your act/show/film, etc.

2. There would always

be a faction of tradition and normalcy, which I just wanted to mock and expose from an early age. I love where I’m from, but I was always kind of weird. I wanted to fit in, but I never did. Then I didn’t want to fit in. Sort of a vicious cycle. Somewhere out of that, jokes emerged. Also, I had a happy childhood, but grew up in a fog of self-loathing which was completely self-inflicted.

I don’t know know what that means, but it’s gotta be something that drives someone to be a comedian.

What was your first stand-up performance like? Where was it, and how old were you?

My first “official” standup gig was at The Loft Ensemble, which at the time was in in Downtown LA. I was 27 and my set was aggressively bad. I prepared for three months for that gig and nobody laughed. A few crickets wandered in and were too stunned to even make a sound. The audience was correct in their assessment, though. I was awful.

However, the first time ever was probably in third grade at the Brandywine Wallace Elementary School talent

Chris Haas: ‘I’ve worked as hard as I can to be a great writer/director. It’s slow and agonizing. I decided to pursue it because it’s also thrilling, cathartic and enlightening at every turn.’

show. I put on a suit and did a scene from ‘The Lion King.’ With voices and everything. What a visionary.

Had you begun exploring film work before comedy? How did you decide to pursue writing, directing and acting?

Film work was what I always wanted to do. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a funny actor. Then for a second I wanted to be a serious actor. When I was about 12, though, I saw ‘Pulp Fiction’ and knew I wanted to be a writer/ director. Since then, I’ve worked as hard as I can to be a great writer/director.

It’s slow and agonizing.

I decided to pursue it because it’s also thrilling, cathartic and enlightening at every turn. Plus, it’s the only thing I’m any good at. I tried to work in phone sales once. That was a thrilling four hours.

Somewhere along the way, I realized people thought my scripts were funny.

With the encouragement of a few close friends and my wife, I decided to give stand-up an official shot. It was the craziest and most rewarding choice I ever made. That, and having kids. I guess the kids are alright too. I mean, they’re OK, as far as kids go.

Given the amount of talking you admit is in your films, how do you pare down your live comedy work to keep it moving?

That was a real challenge at first. What I had to do was not write my act out and memorize it like a script. I had to start writing out loud, talking through it and sometimes trying bits out live before I practiced.

That was terrifying at first, because as a writer, I felt like I was surrendering my

Chris Haas, who grew up in Downingtown, is bringing his stand-up act to the Kennett Flash for the first time on Nov. 19.

greatest asset. It was the only way I could stop from overwriting my act, though.

Who are your comedy influences?

George Carlin, Woody Allen, Steve Martin, Louis C.K, Conan O’Brien and Patton Oswalt.

Who are your writing influences?

Aaron Sorkin, Woody Allen, Kevin Smith, David Mamet, Paul Thomas Anderson, J.D. Salinger and Allen Ginsberg.

How did you gather the other comedians who are part of the show at the Flash? Do you know all of them?

I’ve known Nick Karabetsos for many years.

His sister is my best friend and he’s a hilarious fellow with impeccable body hair.

But that’s neither here nor there. The other comics I was put in touch with by friends of mine who are

active in the local comedy scene. All of these comics are first-rate and I’m honored they’re doing the show.

How many Haas family members will be turning out to see you?

My parents will be there, as will my sister, Katie. It’s so special for me because they’ve never seen me do stand-up in person. I also have some extended family from my father’s side coming. If there are any other Haases I don’t know about, they should bunny hop their way out to the show as well.

Given what just happened in the country, will there be a substantial number of Trump jokes at the show, or is it too soon?

I can’t speak for the other comedians, but I’m certainly going to talk about it. I can’t pretend that it isn’t happening. Comedy

brings people together. I hope. We’re all just people.

Do you have an “appropriate for” age limit for the show? Would it be OK for teens?

I would say it’s appropriate for 17-year-olds and up. However, one of the best things my father ever did was introduce me to George Carlin when I was 12. He opened Pandora’s Box of language and truth for me at a young age. I would suggest discretion for anyone under 17. Toddlers are fine, though. Toddlers laugh a lot.

“Back in the 610” with Chris Haas and guests Nicholas Karabetsos, Ethan Miller, Marc Huppman, Jillian Chiaro and Gene Meyer is scheduled Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15. Visit www. kennettflash.org for more information.

A rich variety of art that might surprise you

The Unionville Art Gala is slated Nov. 18 and 19

By John Chambless Staff Writer It would be easy for the organizers of the Unionville High School Art Gala to round up artists who paint pleasant, barns-and-bridges landscapes and exhibit them at the annual fundraiser.

But the show goes above and beyond by seeking out artists whose work will not necessarily match the

couch. You can explore the rich cross-section of styles and mediums when the show takes place Nov. 18 and 19 at the school.

This is the 41st annual event, showcasing regional artists, UHS alumni and current Unionville High School student artists.

There will be live music and food served during the show hours.

This year’s featured artist

Lele Galer, who works in oil, encaustic and welded steel, is the featured artist at the Unionville Art Gala.

is Lele Galer, who works in oil, encaustic and welded steel. She regularly exhibits throughout the year in the Chester County area. Her welded steel work reflects the strength and vitality of living things, bound and unbound. She is now working primarily with the theme of the forest, creating abstracted tree landscapes and color studies in small and large panels.

Art glass by Patsy Keller, of Sunroom Studio Fused Glass Design.

Her colors often take on a life of their own. “As long as I continue to enjoy the process of a painting, bringing it through from start to finish, then I will keep painting,” Galer said.

“I love the element of discovery in each painting, and I never hesitate to paint over an entire piece and start fresh. It has to have some guts in it, or some magic, or else I just don’t see the point. That is pretty much how I see life, too.

My work is an unedited form of self-expression, always exploratory and always personal.”

The Art Gala will also feature the work of two current students at the high school, Lily Neff-Peterson and Zhenni Liang.

The art at this event ranges from vibrant abstract to lush landscapes in watercolor, pastel and oil, as well as works in metal, ceramics, mosaic and glass art. Artists include Jacalyn Beam, Katee Boyle, Polly Davis Chalfant, Frank DiPietro, T.S. Kist, photographer

‘Bank Barn’ by Jacalyn Beam.

Robert Lott, Mitch Lyons, Jeremy McGirl, Christina Oddo, Jessica Turgoose, Sarah Yeoman and dozens of others.

The popular silent auction returns this year, offering artworks as well as select regional activities and outings.

The show opens on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., with live music and free hors d’oeuvres from prominent local restaurants.

Visitors can meet and talk to the diverse artists. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the sale continues with live music and art

displays. Thirty percent of the purchase price is taxdeductible, and goes to the Unionville PTO to help fund various projects.

Visitors should enter at the auditorium entrance of the school (750 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square).

Admission to the event is free. Mastercard/Visa, cash and checks are accepted.

For more information, visit www.unionvilleartgala. com.

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

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Nov. 17 Ladies Night at Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm Nov. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. is Ladies Night at Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm. There will be sales, socializing and samples to kick off the holiday season. “Ugly” sweaters are encouraged. There will be raffles, goodie bags, a photo booth, locally sourced refreshments and wine tastings. Call 610-793-3080.

Nov. 19 Christmas bazaar The Assumption BVM School’s Craft Fair and Christmas Bazaar will be held Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Center (290 State Rd., West Grove). There will be vendors, foods, The North Pole Workshop for children, high-end raffles and more.

Call 610-869-9576 or visit www.abvmschoolwg.us.

Nov. 19 Games Day at library Avon Grove Library will join more than 1,000 libraries around the world for the ninth annual celebration of gaming in libraries – International Games Day @ Your Library. There will be gaming programs and events suitable for the whole family on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the activity room.

Participants can enjoy family fun with games and snacks for all ages. No registration is needed. Call 610-869-2004.

Nov. 19 Men’s Bingo Wakefield Ambulance Men’s Bingo will be held Nov. 19 from 4 to 7

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p.m. at Oakryn Hall (569 Nottingham Rd., Route 272 north, Peach Bottom, Pa.). Food and drinks will be available. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. There will be fishing, hunting, golfing and automotive products as prizes. Men and women are welcome. For more information, call Michelle at 717-587- 0108.

Nov. 26 Holiday craft show The Union Fire Company (315 Market St., Oxford) will hold a craft show on Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be holiday crafts and decorations, door prizes and food all day. Chicken corn soup will be sold (bring your own container). A few tables are still available.

Call 610-932-8796.

Nov. 30 Holiday party tips The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) will host a culinary presentation, “Holiday Entertaining: Tips and Recipes for Hosting a Stress-Free Party,” on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. Chef Claire May is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University, and has been in the restaurant business for more than 30 years. She will share time-saving tips, shortcuts and recipes for hosting a headache-free party. Participants will get to try some of her favorite appetizers and desserts.

Call 610-932-5244 for reservations, or email oxsrctr@zoominternet.net.

Dec. 4 ‘Winter Memories’ concert The New London Community Choir will

present “Winter Memories” on Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. at the Avon Grove High School Auditorium (257 State Rd., West Grove). The choir will be singing works by Handel, Parker, Geisel and many more. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

For more information, call 610-869-8129 or e-mail rcbidwell@comcast.net.

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: stand-up comedy featuring Jessa Reed, Dugan McShain, Marc Huppman, Nick Kupsey and Michael Kelly (Nov. 17, 8 p.m., $12 and $14); Shytown with Billy Penn Burger (Nov. 18, 8 p.m., $15 and $18); “Back in the 610” all-ages comedy show with Chris Haas and special guests (Nov. 19, 8 p.m., $15); open mic with host Michael Melton (Nov. 20, 7 p.m., $4); Resident Theatre Company (Nov. 23, 7 p.m., $15 and $20); comedy with Dena Blizzard and Joe Bublewicz (Nov. 25, 8 p.m., $25 and $30); Warchild: Jethro Tull tribute (Nov. 26, 8 p.m., $20 and $25); Steve Forbert (Dec. 2, 8 p.m., $22.50 and $30); Angelee (Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $15 and $18).

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

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

The Longwood Gardens Chrysanthemum Festival continues through Nov. 20, with more than 17,000 chrysanthemums that were nurtured and trained to resemble balls, spirals, columns, pagodas, and more. It’s the largest display of exhibition chrysanthemums in the United States. The star of the show, the Thousand Bloom Mum, boasts more than 1,500 flowers on one plant and is the largest grown outside of Asia. For more information, visit www.longwoodgardens.org.

Through Nov. 19 Sherrill Cooper at Bookplace “Painting With Bravado,” a solo show by Sherrill Cooper, continues through Nov. 19 at Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford). The book shop and gallery is open Fridays through Sundays. Visit www.bookplace.com.

Through Nov. 26 Sue Ciccone at Longwood Art Gallery Longwood Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) is hosting “Serendipity,” featuring original landscapes and animal portraits by Sue Ciccone, through Nov. 26. For more information, call 610-444-0146 or visit www.longwoodartgallery. com.

Through Nov. 23 Michele Green: ‘Over the Marsh’

The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) hosts a show of new paintings by Michele Green, “Over the Marsh,” through Nov. 23.

Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 302654-8638 or visit www. stationgallery.net.

Through Nov. 30 Karen Delaney sculpture Mala Galleria (206 State St., Kennett Square) will showcase Karen Delaney’s recent steel sculptures in an exhibition called “Truths” through Nov. 30. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment. Visit www. malagalleria.com.

Through Dec. 3 Elise Phillips solo show Church Street Gallery (12 S. Church St.,

West Chester) presents “Beauty in the Open,” featuring works by Elise Phillips, through Dec. 3.

A cocktail reception is scheduled Nov. 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit www. churchstreetgaller ywc. com.

Nov. 30 to Dec. 31 Christmas in Miniature Exhibit The Chadds Ford Gallery (Route 1, Chadds Ford) presents its 35th annual “Christmas in Miniature Exhibit” from Nov. 30 to Dec. 31. There will be an opening reception on Nov. 30 from 1 to 8 p.m. There will be framed, original art by 84 regional artists, created in miniature for gifts. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Visit www.awyethgallery. com, or call 610-388-2412.

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New book details Phillies’ Minor League teams in 2016

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer This was a very good year for the Philadelphia Phillies’ Minor League system. All the Phillies’ farm teams made the playoffs for the first time ever. The farm system was also awarded a “MiLBY” for being the best in baseball. Steve Potter, who is well-known here in Chester County as an avid baseball fan, has written a book, “The 2016 Phillies Minor Leagues: A Fan’s View,” which is a diary of the Phillies minor league system—and a recap of a memorable season.

Potter spends a lot of time in the Clearwater, Florida area between October and April, and on most days he finds himself at the Carpenter Complex or Bright House Field watching the Phillies train and play their early-season games. He also attends games during the summer in Reading, Williamsport, and Lehigh Valley. Potter regularly maintains a Facebook page about the Phillies, where he writes game recaps, analyses, and transactions. According to Potter, his book is a compilation of those items, as well as his coverage of the June draft, the International signings that began in July, periodic team analysis throughout the season, and plenty of statistics. The book is presented in chronological order as the season unfolded.

“The reason I wrote the book,” Potter explained, “is to tell people about the depth and the real chance that once these kids start arriving at the big league level, the pipeline should allow the major league Phillies to go on an extended run of multiple years of winning baseball.

They truly have done a very good job of gathering and developing talent.”

Potter particularly enjoyed watching the Phillies’ Double A team in Reading, especially the tandem of Dylan Cozens and Rhys Hoskins.

“My favorite part of the season was the excitement in Reading when they went on a winning run and at one point

had the best record in all of professional baseball,” Potter explained. “They found ways to win in different ways each night with their offense—they had one of the best offensive teams I have seen in a long long time.

The seasons that the “bash brothers,” Dylan Cozens and Rhys Hoskins, had were

tremendous. Cozens hit 40 home runs and I am a big fan, and Hoskins has some of the quickest hands I have seen. Charlie Manuel is right when he says that Hoskins can turn on an Aroldis Chapman fastball right now.

There is big time power with those two kids.”

After tracking the progress

of some of the Phillies’ top prospects, Potter believes that the team will soon have an influx of talent that will lead to a lot of success on the diamond, reminiscent of the success that the team enjoyed between 2007 and 2011.

“What stands out to me is the depth of talent in the system,” Potter said. “There

are two tiers as I describe them in the book. The first tier is older and at the higher levels, kids like [Cozens and Hoskins] and JP Crawford, Miguel Nunez, Scott Kingery, Alberto Tirado, Franklyn Kilome. They are legitimate major league prospects. The second tier that is three to five years

away is even better as they have kids with superior level talent. Young kids like Jhailyn Ortiz, Mickey Moniak, Sixto Sanchez, Kevin Gowdy, and Cole Stobbe are really gifted baseball players.”

The book includes photographs taken by Cheryl Pursell, who photographs game action for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs and sometimes the Reading Fightens.

“She is an excellent photographer and I am honored she agreed to the inclusion of her work,” Potter said.

Potter describes himself as a lifelong baseball fan. He founded the Kennett Men’s Senior Baseball League in 1989, and served as its president for 14 seasons.

He is a Kennett Old Timers Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and serves as vice president of the organization.

He has played, managed, coached and has been an administrator at various levels of amateur baseball and was a member of three national tournament championship teams in the Men’s Senior Baseball League annual Fall Classic tournament in Florida. He also is a fourtime participant in the Phillies Phantasy Camp. In 2015, he was presented with the Tug McGraw Inspiration Award at the camp.

Potter said that he believes that his newest book—he’s written five books about baseball overall—will be a great reference for Phillies fans, especially as some of the minor league stars of the 2016 season make it to the majors.

Potter recently learned that the Phillies have agreed to carry the book in the team store at Citizens Bank Park.

The books will also be sold at the team stores for the minor league affiliates in Lehigh Valley, Reading, Williamsport, Clearwater and Lakewood. Potter also said that he has received purchase orders from six different libraries so far. The book is also available at www. createspace.com/6592139.

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

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Nine Avon Grove athletes sign to play at the collegiate level

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Nine Avon Grove High School seniors—Emma Brinton, Matt Chalupa, Julia Crabtree, Jake Good, Tom Jacobs, Doug Jones, Chloee Kleespies, Kevin Malone, and Brayden Peck—signed their letters of intent to play the sports that they excel in at the collegiate level during a college athletic signing ceremony on Nov. 9.

Vanessa Robtison, the school’s director of athletics and student activities, said that the signing ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and perseverance of the student-athletes.

“I stand here today proud of each and every one of these students,” Robtison told the large audience of friends, family members, and school staff who gathered in the gymnasium to honor the student-athletes.

Brinton, one of the school’s all-time best swimmers, is heading to Duquesne University, and swimming coach Kelly Burk talked about the impressive contributions that she has made to the team. Brinton helped Avon Grove compile an 18-0 record and win back-toback Ches-Mont League titles. She qualified for districts and states, and is a Scholastic All-American.

“We’re lucky to have Emma for one more season,” Burk said.

Avon Grove lacrosse coach Eric Jackson felt the same way about his three players—Jones, Malone, and Peck—who have signed to play lacrosse in college.

Malone is a goalkeeper for Avon Grove and will be heading to the Catholic University of America in the fall of 2017.

“He’s a great person and he’s got a great haircut,” Jackson quipped as he told the audience about Malone’s contributions to the team.

Jackson said that Malone “works hard and always stays after practice. He’s a goalie, and that’s one of the toughest jobs out there. It’s a high-scoring sport, and it’s not an easy task to play goalie.”

Jones has been a standout for the Avon Grove lacrosse team, and was a First Team All-League selection the last two years. He’s heading to West Point in the fall of 2017.

“He’s serving our country, which I think is really admirable,” Jackson explained.

Jackson said that Jones is a leader on the team, and he is very disciplined. Avon Grove is one of the area’s best lacrosse programs, and numerous players have been able to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level. Players like Jones are able to elevate the play of their teammates.

“He’s been a big reason for our success,” Jackson

said. “In our program, we have a great culture.”

Peck is heading to Penn State to play lacrosse. He has been a First Team AllLeague selection. Jackson said that Peck is an excellent defensive player.

Top defensive players in lacrosse might be short on statistics, but they are long on impact.

“He’s a great leader for us,” Jackson explained.

“He’s scrappy, and he’s tenacious. We’re looking forward to a great season with all these guys.”

Starting in the fall of 2017, Chalupa will be playing golf for York College. He is one of the leading golfers in the area, and was a team captain for Avon Grove. He has the ability to hit the ball a long way, and has nearperfect technique—a fact that even opposing coaches have commented on after watching him play.

Volleyball coach Ashley Focht talked about how two of her players, Crabtree and Kleespies, played important roles as the team posted a 20-2 record during the season.

Crabtree was a fouryear starter on varsity who earned First Team AllChes-Mont League honors during her junior and senior years. She led the team in digs and aces. Crabtree is heading to Elon.

Kleespies transferred to Avon Grove for her senior season and she made an immediate impact on the team.

Photos by Steven Hoffman

Nine Avon Grove High School athletes recently signed their letters of intent to compete in their respective sports at the collegiate level.

“She never failed to put in the most effort during games and at practices,” Focht said.

Kleespies led the team in kills, with 317. She also had 310 digs and 79 blocks.

She was a First Team AllChes-Mont League player all four years, and was an All-State selection during her junior year. She will be playing volleyball and track and field for Toledo.

Baseball coach Dave Whitcraft talked about Good and Jacobs, two key contributors to the team.

“Both of these young men are the epitome of student athletes,” Whitcraft said, explained that they have identical GPAs that are above 4.0.

Good, a lefthanded pitch-

er, is going to be playing for Widener in the fall of 2017.

“Jacobs is an extremely dedicated player,” Whitcraft said. “He’s very consistent on the mound.

He’s a great asset to have.

It’s been a pleasure to coach him.”

Jacobs will be playing baseball at Ursinus in the fall of 2017. Whitcraft said that Jacobs is a captain on the team and works very hard in the off-season, setting an example for the other players. Whitcraft added that Jacobs’ best position might be catcher, but he worked very hard to learn to play third base and first base because one of the league’s best catchers happened to be in front of

him last year.

“He worked diligently and ended up being our first baseman most of the year,” Whitcraft explained.

As a catcher, Jacobs also works well with the pitchers to put them in a position to be successful.

“He’s an intense competitor, and he gives our pitchers confidence,” Whitcraft said.

Robtison said that additional athletic signing ceremonies could be held in the coming months as the students who are graduating in 2017 make their decisions about where they are going to attend college.

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

Chloee Kleespies

Matt Chalupa

Doug Jones

Kevin Malone

Jake Good

Emma Brinton

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DUI AND ASSAULT ON OFFICER On Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., two New Garden Township Police officers responded to a report of a collision on Gap Newport Pike near the intersection with Crossan Lane. They found a car that had rear-ended another vehicle, with smoke coming from the engine.

The driver drove toward one approaching officer and he had to jump away to avoid being struck. The driver fled, and the second police officer tackled him, rolling with him down a 12-foot embankment.

The driver, Pedro CarriloLopez, 23, hit the officer in the face with his elbows and fists before the officer used a taser to subdue him.

He was charged with DUI, aggravated assault on an officer, resisting arrest, aggravated assault with a vehicle, and other charges.

He was taken to Chester County Prison in lieu of $250,000 cash bail. The injured officer was treated and released from Chester County Hospital.

DOG SALE SCAM On Sept. 10, an Oxford resident informed Pennsylvania State Police Avondale that he had contacted two people about purchasing a dog through a website. The suspects asked the buyer to send $800 via Western Union to a location in Washington, DC, before the dog would be shipped. The victim sent the money and did not receive the dog.

BUSINESS BURGLARIZED Sometime between 8 p.m. Sept. 22 and 6 a.m.

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700 block of West Cypress Street in Kennett Square was burglarized. Kennett Square Police reported that $150 in cash, 33 cartons of cigarettes and 20 packs of scratch-off lottery tickets were stolen. The investigation is continuing.

VETERINARY KIT STOLEN Between Oct. 18 and 20, a veterinary surgical kit and other items were taken from a vehicle that was parked at a business at 7891 Hickory Hill Road in Elk Township for service, according to a report from Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. The owner is a Lincoln University resident.

ARSON CHARGES AFTER CRASH On Oct. 20 at 4 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police Avondale responded to a car crash at West Road and Upland Road in West Marlborough Township.

They arrested Michael Vincent DelGuidice, 34, of Folcroft, Pa., for arson, giving a false report to law enforcement, hit and run and other charges after he reportedly struck a house with his vehicle and tried to set fire to his car.

BREAK-IN AT KAOLIN MUSHROOM Overnight on Oct. 24, someone forced their way into the Kaolin Mushroom Farm office in West Grove, damaging two door frames and a vending machine before fleeing, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

PHONE STOLEN AFTER ASSAULT On Nov. 4 at noon, a 20-year-old Avondale man was at the Wawa at 761 Gap Newport Pike when he was punched in the face several times by an unknown man, who stole the victim’s Samsung Galaxy S5 phone. The thief, identified only as a black man, ran across Baltimore Pike and into Avon Wheel Estates.

Anyone with information is asked to call trooper Ryan Ard at Pennsylvania State Police Avondale, 610-268-2022.

BURGLARY On Oct. 28, someone entered a home in West Fallowfield Township through a sliding glass door on the rear of the home and stole a television, a Roku device, and three remotes, as well as jewelry and a container with change inside it. There were signs that the suspect had first tried to force open the front door before entering the sliding glass door. Pennsylvania State Police Avondale reported the burglary.

DRUG CHARGES On Oct. 28 at 12:52 p.m., New Garden Township Police tried to pull over a car being driven erratically in the 8700 block of Gap Newport Pike, but the car continued into the driveway of the Avondale Fire Company and circled the parking lot before stopping.

The driver, Michael Porter Jr., 40, of West Grove, was shaking and sweating.

When he got out of the car, a plastic bag was seen stuffed between the fabric and plastic of the driver’s seat. The bag was found to contain a white powder

consistent with cocaine. A metal pipe was also found in the seat. Porter was arrested for possession of illegal narcotics and paraphernalia.

He was later released pending a court appearance.

CAR BREAK-INS On Sept. 17, Kennett Square Police arrested a 13-year-old boy for breaking into several vehicles parked in the 500 block of East Cypress Street, and the 300 block of Juniper Street, between 11:30 and 11:43 p.m. He was charged with theft, criminal mischief and other charges that were filed with the Juvenile Unit of the District Attorney’s Office.

He was released to a parent.

DUI An 18-year-old driver who fled the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Sept.

24 was charged with DUI by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Police reported that Joshua Damico, 18, of Lincoln University, crashed his Honda Civic on Quail Drive in East Nottingham Township just before midnight and left the scene. He was later found at his home and taken to Christiana Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the crash.

He was charged with DUI after the results of a blood draw were obtained.

Alfred Giannascoli, 61, of New London Township, was charged with DUI after a hit-and-run crash and hitting a tree with his car on Lewisville Road on Sept.

9 at 9:42 p.m, according to Pennslvania State Police Avondale.

Jason Litchfield, Jr., 22, of London Grove Township, ran a stop sign at Pocopson Road and Route 896

on Sept. 17 at 3:05 a.m., and was pulled over by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. He was charged with DUI. Matthew Cahall, 35, of West Chester, was driving on Garden Station Road when he drove off the road and hit a tree on Aug. 27 at 9:18 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. He was partially ejected from the vehicle but suffered only minor injuries.

He was taken to Christiana Hospital and later charged with DUI. Justin Delvalle, 30, of Penn Township, was stopped by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale on Aug. 25 at 1:04 a.m. on Route 896 and charged with DUI. Augustine Peleayz (a.k.a.

Lorenzo Lopez), 25, was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale on Sept. 9 after he struck a curb with his car on Pennsylvania Avenue in Avondale Borough. He was charged with DUI, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, giving a false ID to law enforcement, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, possession of an open container, driving without a license and other traffic violations.

Nazario Morales-Espina, 38, of Wilmington, Del., was arrested for DUI after a traffic stop by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale on Aug. 28 on Baltimore Pike, east of Lake Road.

Matthew Cahall, 35, of Kennett Square, was charged with DUI after a one-vehicle crash on Garden Station Road on Aug. 27 at 9:28 p.m. Pennsylvania

State Police Avondale found that he was DUI. He was taken to Christiana Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

On Sept. 29 at 8:10 p.m., New Garden Township Police located Lance Read, 37, of Krum, Texas, inside his idling tractor trailer, parked in the lot of a closed business in the 900 block of Penn Green Road. He was arrested for DUI and taken to Chester County Prison after failing to post $5,000 bail.

On Sept. 29 at 9:43 a.m., New Garden Township Police responded to the area of West Cypress Street and Cedar Springs Road for a report of a car blocking the road. The driver, Evaristo Rodriguez, 47, of New Castle, Del., could not explain why he was parked in the roadway and showed signs of intoxication. He was arrested for DUI and released after posting 10 percent of the $5,000 bail.

On Oct. 1 at 5:50 p.m., Kennett Township Police responded to a chainreaction crash in the 1000 block of East Baltimore Pike. Three vehicles were involved. The driver of the striking vehicle, David Pierce, 34, of Chatham, admitted to consuming several alcoholic beverages before driving, as well as being on his cell phone while driving. He was arrested for DUI. On Oct. 4, Pennsylvania State Police Avondale responded to a call for a man slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle on New London Road at Southbank Road. The driver, Alex Taylor Zook, 20, of Lincoln University, was arrested for DUI.

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JESSICA LYNN SARLO

VIRGINIA M. SCHEETZ

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Jessica L. (Ehlers) Sarlo, 39, of Kirkwood, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 2.

She was born in West Chester in 1977 to Lisa Campbell and William Love. Jessica was the wife of the late Charles Sarlo III. Jessica loved her girls dearly, God and music. She had a bright and cheery spirit and enjoyed helping others.

She is survived by her children, Brianna Ehlers, Cayla Webb, Jenna Ehlers and Emma Sarlo; grandson, Brayden Kneisley; and brother, Mark Campbell.

A memorial service was held Nov. 10. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Domestic Violence Shelter, PO Box 832, West Chester, PA 19383; or City Gate Mission, 17 N. 7th Ave. Coatesville, PA 19320. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Virginia M. Scheetz, 84, of Landenberg, died on Nov. 4 at Twin Pines Health Care Center in West Grove.

She was the wife of Wasson R. Scheetz, with whom she shared 59 glorious years of marriage. Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late James and the late Martha (Hullinger) Burns. Virginia was a devoted sister to her brothers Jimmy, Bobby, Jackie, and Ray; and to her sisters, Dot, Boo, and Martha.

Virginia was a graduate of St. Patrick’s in Norristown, where she first learned, with the help of IHM sisters, the importance of practicing the corporate works of mercy to every soul who crossed her path. A stranger did not remain a stranger to Virginia. She also attended Los Angeles Harbor College, taking classes in business and Spanish when she lived there with her husband, Wasson. She enjoyed a career as an executive secretary prior to becoming a full-time mother and homemaker. She enjoyed dancing, traveling to Europe, art, movies and most importantly serving others.

Survivors include, in addition to her husband, one son, Steven W. Scheetz of Langhorne; one daughter, Beth Charnichko of Landenberg; one brother, Jack Burns of Norristown; two granddaughters, Ginger Rose and Mary Katie; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom she loved greatly.

Her final wish was to tell everyone that she will love them forever and to come to her Celebration of Life Party. It will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (250 W. State St., Kennett Square). A service will follow at 11 a.m. when Virginia’s life story will be shared.

Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories.

Her mass of Christian burial will follow at noon at St. Patrick Catholic Church (212 Meredith St., Kennett Square). A reception will follow at La Verona Italian Restaurant in Kennett Square. Contributions in her memory may be made to Disabled Veterans National Foundation, 1020 19th St. NW - Suite 475, Washington, DC 20036; or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

Mary Dillon O’Connell, 99, of Oxford, formerly of West Grove, died on Nov. 4 at the Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford.

She was the wife of John P. O’Connell, who died in 1964, and with whom she shared 24 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, Del., she was a daughter of the late Martin P. and the late Margaret (Conner) Dillon.

She was a Registered Nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, retiring in 1986, where she also graduated from the nursing school in 1938. She was a longtime member of Assumption BVM Church in West Grove.

Survivors include two sons, John P. O’Connell, Jr., of Dothan, Ala., and William “Radar” P. O’Connell and his wife Joyce of West Grove; one sister, Margaret Markel of Oxford; three grandchildren, Danny, Sean, and Meghan; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers.

A funeral was held Nov. 10. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, West Grove. Contributions in her memory may be made to Assumption BVM Church (300 State Rd., West Grove), or to West Grove Fire Company, PO Box 201 West Grove, PA 19390. To view her online tribute visit www. griecocares.com.

ANTONIA RITTENHOUSE WILSON Antonia Rittenhouse Wilson (“Tony”), of Oxford, went home to the Lord on Nov 5. She was 88 years old.

Born in Merion, Pa., she was the daughter of Taylor and Sara Rittenhouse of Philadelphia. Her family later moved to Stomally Farm in West Chester. She graduated from West Chester High School in 1945. As a teenager, Tony worked on the farm and enjoyed riding horses. She married Charles Davis Wilson, Jr., and lived in King of Prussia and Valley Forge. They then settled in Oxford, on Meadow-Vue Farm, in 1950. She helped run the farm and The Barn, the milk store they founded in Oxford. She later became a bookkeeper and worked for her son’s business in Wilmington for several years. She continued to work part-time at home after she retired. Tony was a devout Christian. She attended Mt. Vernon Christian Church and Bethany Presbyterian Church. She loved her Sunday school class at Mt. Vernon.

Tony enjoyed gadgets and liked to keep up with technology.

She was talented with a camera and produced beautiful photographs. Although she became partially blind in her later years, she continued to use the computer and became very proficient. She became well known in the community for creating greeting cards for her friends and family. Tony was devoted to her family. “Gran” was blessed to have the opportunity to enjoy her grandchildren and be a part of their lives. She will be missed by all. She is survived by three sons, Charles D. Wilson III, and H. Taylor Wilson, both of Oxford, and M. Scott Wilson of Wilmington, Del.; two daughters, Sally Wilson Paulson of Lincoln University, and Laura R. Wilson of Bluffton, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; one sister, Sally Rittenhouse Parry; and one brother, P. Neel Rittenhouse. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Antonia “Toy” Wilson; and two sisters, June Rittenhouse McClure, and Elizabeth Ellis Bailey. A memorial service was held Nov. 10. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society and the National MS Society. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Through Dec. 11 Gift shop Oxford Presbyterian Church (6 Pine St., Oxford) hosts a Ten Thousand Villages Gift Shop on First Fridays through Dec. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. Guest author Iris Gray Dowling will be displaying her children’s and history books. The shop is also open Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., selling fair trade products from around the world. Proceeds benefit artisans in 35 countries.

Call 610-932-9640 for more information.

Nov. 16 Joseph’s People meeting A Joseph’s People meeting for the unemployed and underemployed will be held on Nov. 16 at 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Life Center (lower level) of ABVM’s Church (300 State Rd., West Grove).

The guest speaker will be George Schonewolf, speaking on “How You Succeed At Every Job Interview.” He is the president of Career Directions. His firm works with clients from all walks of professional life to provide services in skills assessment, career counseling, resume writing, networking and interview preparation. Visit www.josephspeople.org.

Dec. 10 Advent morning retreat The annual Advent morning retreat will be held on Dec. 10 in the Parish Hall at Sacred Heart Church on Route 10 in Oxford. Refreshments will be available at 8:30 a.m., the retreat will begin at 9 a.m. and last until 11:45 a.m.

The morning will consist of scripture, prayer, reflections and quiet time. Register at the parish office (610-9325040, #1). Donations will be accepted. Call 610-932-0337 for more information.

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

Information should be received at least two weeks before the event. Not every submission can be included.

Please include the address and contact information for the church in your submission.

ROBERT SHAWN JOHNSON Robert Shawn Johnson, 42, of Toughkenamon passed away on Nov. 6.

Born in Taylorsville, N.C., he was the son of Nina Miller and the late Roger Johnson. Robert was employed

by C.T. Bartoli Mushrooms, Inc., as a maintenance worker. He was a member of the VFW Club, Post 5892 in Hockessin, Del. He loved woodworking, and enjoyed making country crafts for furniture. Robert especially loved spending time with his daughter.

He is survived by his mother, Nina Miller; stepfather, Kenneth Miller; a daughter, Alexis Johnson; a stepson, Xavier Seay; and one brother, Dave Johnson (Monica) of Oxford. Robert was preceded in death by his father.

A service was held Nov. 14. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

PAUL FRANCIS WINTERS Paul Francis Winters, 58, of Kennett Square, passed away on Nov. 7 at Jennersville Regional Hospital.

He was the son of the late John F. and Gladys Tinnin Winters. He was a self-employed auto body mechanic.

Paul enjoyed ice hockey, drag racing, football, all sports, restoring cars, and being with his family and friends.

He is survived by two brothers, Brian E. Winters and his wife Mildred of Philadelphia, and Gary A. Winters of Kennett Square; and he was an uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by two brothers, Luther Tinnin and John F. Winters, Jr. His memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at the New Garden Memorial UAME Church (309 E. Linden St., Kennett Square). Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

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CHARLOTTE G. MAY Charlotte G. May, 81, of West Grove, passed away on Nov. 5 at her home.

She was the wife of the late Arlton “Blackie” C. May. Born in Shouns, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Elzina Coldiron Eldreth.

She was a charter member of New London Baptist Church. Charlotte enjoyed gardening, canning, quilting, and making jams and jellies. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and helping others.

She is survived by two sons, Billy May of Casper, Wyo., and Wayne May (Paula) of West Grove; two daughters, Pam Bolt (Larry) of Nottingham, and Patti Taylor (Randy) of Nottingham; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Patsy Miller of Mt. Pleasant, N.C. She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy “Macky” May; two grandchildren; three brothers; and six sisters.

Funeral services were held Nov. 9. Interment was in New London Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to New London Baptist Church (226 Pennocks Bridge Rd., West Grove, PA 19390). Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

LORRAINE C. VINES Lorraine C. Vines, 100, of Oxford passed away on Nov. 4 at her home.

She was the wife of the late Herman Vines. Born in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ethel Chandler Cullen. She was employed with the Oxford Area School District. After retiring, Lorraine and Herman owned and operated an antique shop, Glass and Brass, in Oxford. She graduated from Avon Grove High School and attended Goldey-Beacom College. She was a member of the Oxford Presbyterian Church and charter member of the Memory Garden Committee, Country Gardeners, Green Thumb Garden Club, Oxford Research Club and Hopewell Historical Associations. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, traveling, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by three children, Gail Burcham (Leonard) of Havre de Grace, Md., Scott Vines (Rebecca) of Oxford, and Pam Golden (Lew) of Woodbury, Minn.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A celebration of her life was held Nov. 10. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Memory Garden or the Presbyterian Women of Oxford Presbyterian Church, 6 Pine St., Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome. com.

RANDOLPH S. KASCHALK Randolph Scott (Randy) Kaschalk, 48, of Cochranville, passed away on Nov. 4 at Abington Hospital.

He was born in West Grove to Nancy Marsh Kaschalk Bartram of Cochranville, and the late Frank W. Kaschalk. He was employed with Gwynedd Manufacturing, Inc., in North Wales, Pa. He was a member of the Oxford Church of the Nazarene. Randy loved going to movies, dancing, and spending time with his friends and loved ones.

Randy was an organ donor whom saved many lives by contributing to the gift of life organization.

He is survived by his mother; sister, Christel Preece of Oxford; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were held Nov. 8. Interment was in Homeville Cemetery, Cochranville. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

GEORGE B. SCARLETT II George Baily Scarlett II, 71, of Kennett Square, passed away on Nov. 9 at his home in Kennett Square, where he lived all his life.

He was the loving husband of Dorothy Kirmse Scarlett, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville in 1945, he was the son of the late William J. and the late Anne (Stone) Scarlett.

He attended George School, Rollins College, Penn State, and Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy. His love of art led to the founding of The George B. Scarlett Gallery, and over the years, he nurtured many emerging artists.

His love of architecture led him to a successful career in real estate with Berkshire Hathaway Home Service in Greenville, Del., and Brandywine Fine Properties Sotheby’s International Realty in Centerville, Del. He was director emeritus of The Kennett Symphony and an active board member of the Union Hill Cemetery. George was the consummate host. He taught so many to appreciate the finer things in life. He was a true gentleman, with a twinkle in his eye, an infectious laugh, and a generous heart, who always saw the bright side of life.

In addition to his wife Dorothy, George is survived by two sisters, Joan Winebrenner (Parse) and Elsie Anne Gerard; brothers-in-law Andy (Christie) and Steve (Barbara); and close cousins in the Halsted and Jackson families. He was a very special uncle to Anne, Peter, Jonathan, Nathalie, Pierre, David, Christopher, McRae, Lisa and Colby and so many others to whom George was a favorite “uncle.” In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth.

George’s life celebration service and reception will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 16, at the Vicmead Hunt Club (903 Owls Nest Rd., Wilmington, Del.).

Interment will be held privately. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Union Hill Cemetery Association, 424 N. Union Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348; or to the Kennett Symphony, PO Box 72,106 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares. com.

CHRISTINE A. KREBS KENNEDY Christine A. Krebs Kennedy, 81, of West Grove, died on Nov. 4 at Pocopson Home in West Chester.

She was the wife of John R. Kennedy, with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Delaware County, she was a daughter of the late Wolfgang and the late Christina Ann Krebs. In her early years, Christine worked for Bell Telephone and Burrows Manufacturing. She later worked for Oxford Royal. She loved riding horses, motorcycling with her husband, going to the drag races, and vacationing in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania with her family.

Survivors include, in addition to her husband, five sons, John, Rob, Rick Jimmy and Tom; two daughters, Jean and Suzanne; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her sister, Lisa. She was predeceased by a brother, Frederick; and a sister, Johanna.

A funeral was held Nov. 10. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www. griecocares.com.

DENEEN BEWLEY Deneen “Neenie” Bewley, 57, of West Grove, passed away on Nov. 11 at her residence.

She was the wife of Don Bewley, with whom she shared 23 years of marriage. Born in Boone, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Rose Osborne Miller.

She was a homemaker. Neenie enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, gardening, and being with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Chrystal Dugger and her husband Tim of Kennett Square, and Julia Whisman of Elkton, Md.; one brother, Blake Miller of Reading, Pa.; four sisters, Richina Peterson of West Grove, Rita Venuto of Lancaster, Christine Eckman of Landenberg, and Jorena Bonsall of Lancaster; and seven grandchildren.

A visitation with family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home (200 Rose Hill Rd., West Grove). Her service and burial will be private. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

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Maj. (Ret.) James “Jamie” Donald, 54, of West Grove, passed away on Nov. 11 while hiking in French Creek State Park.

He was the son of the late Edward Donald and Mary Coe. He is survived by his wife, Kari T. Donald; and his children, son Bryan J. Donald and wife Christianna of Corpus Christi, Texas, son Paul J. Donald and wife Samantha of Middletown, R.I., daughter Renae Gigon and husband Michael of Mont Clare, Pa., and daughter, Andreah L. Donald and her son, Charles. Other family members include M. Kathleen Donald, Sara Schuster, Patricia Parrelly, Heather Hammitte, Thomas Donald, Michael Donald, and Todd Coe. Jamie served our country courageously as a pilot in the United States Air Force for 23 years. He is a veteran of the first Gulf War, Operation Provide Comfort, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Following retirement from the Air Force, he became an engineer at the Boeing Corporation in Philadelphia. He was an active member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in West Grove, and was a diaconate candidate in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where he studied at the St. Charles Boromeo Seminary in Overbrook.

Jamie shared in God’s creation through woodworking, making cheese, computer programming, and faith formation. A charitable and giving man, he AREA’S LARGEST SELECTION OF always opened his heart ICE COLD TAKEOUT BEER and the doors of his home to anyone in need, asking **SPECIAL** only that after receiving MILLER HIGH LIFE & HIGH LIFE LITE his help that they move on BUSCH & BUSCH LITE to help others. He loved 12 oz. 12-pack BOTTLES spending time with his ONLY $9.99 - SUPER BUY! family and friends.

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Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Ralph Miller Jr. Deceased, late of Pocopson Township, Chester County, PA. have been granted to the undersigned.

All persons having claims or demands against the said Estate to make known the same, all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment immediately, without delay to Susan E. Terry, Executrix, Ralph V. Miller III, Executor, David C. Miller, Executor care of Pappano & Bresslin, 3305 Edgemont Ave., Brookhaven, PA 19015 11p-16-3t

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ESTATE OF OLEN M. GRIMES, JR., DECEASED. Late of the Township of New London, Chester County, PA 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 ROXANN GRIMES, ADMINISTRATRIX, c/o Kristen R. Matthews, Esq., 17 W. Miner St., West Chester, PA 19382, Or to her Attorney: KRISTEN R. MATTHEWS MacELREE HARVEY, LTD. 17 W. Miner St. West Chester, PA 19382 11p-16-3t

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Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration in the Estate of JEANETTE E. MALLORY-HILL, Deceased, late of Sadsbury Township, Pomeroy, Chester County, PA. Estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons having claims or demands against the said Estate to make known the same, all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment immediately, without delay to Robert Adams, care of his Attorney, Kerry Kalmbach, 109 West Linden Street, Kennett Square, Chester

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of Penn Township, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at 5:30 pm to consider adoption and possibly adopt immediately thereafter during a regularly-scheduled meeting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, an amendment to Article X, C-1 Village Commercial District Use Regulations; and Amending Article XVII, Parking, Loading and Access Management Provisions, of the Penn Township Zoning Ordinance, as Amended.

A summary of the proposed amendments is as follows: Article X, Section 1000.N would permit the installation of fast food drive through service according to conditions and procedures therein outlined.

Article XVII, Section 1701 identifies minimum circulation standards for a fast food drive through service use and installation; and severability, repealer, and effective date provisions of the proposed Ordinance.

All purposes of the Zoning Ordinance or parts of any other Township Ordinance inconsistent herewith are hereby superseded to the extent of any inconsistency therewith.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any courts of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not render this Ordinance invalid.

This Ordinance shall be effective five (5) days after its enactment by Board of Supervisors of Penn Township.

This proposed Ordinance is available for inspection at no charge, and copies may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof, at the Penn Township Municipal Office, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA during their normal business hours. A complete copy is also on file with this newspaper. All communications relative to this hearing are to be addressed to Penn Township Municipal Office at the above address. If you are a person with a disability or need special services or facilities, please contact Penn Township at 610-869-9620.

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Kennett School District holds drug awareness evening Recognizing the importance of unifying against drugs as a community, the Kennett Consolidated School District recently held its first annual “All In Against Drugs Night.”

Superintendent Dr. Barry Tomasetti invited parents and community members to attend an evening program as part of the district’s ongoing fight against drugs.

“Stories about opiate drugs have been in the news,” Tomasetti said. “While we do not want our community to think this is a pervasive problem in our schools, we wanted to provide the families in the district with an opportunity to learn how to keep our children drug-free and safe.”

The night featured a video created by the FBI called “Chasing the Dragon,” which

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Following the video, FBI agent and Unionville parent Kevin McShane and Kennett High School counselor Fran Ryan presented facts and provided advice on how to keep the community drug-free.

After the presentations, parents asked questions and presented concerns.

“The ‘All In Against Drugs Night’ is an opportunity to keep our community well informed and better prepared to help our children make positive choices and avoid starting on the pathway to drug abuse,” Tomasetti said. “Together, we are all in when it comes to preventing drug abuse among our children and young people.”

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Student of the Month Noah Donten was named the Lions Club Student of the Month for October.

He is the son of Michael and Jennifer Donten of Lincoln University. Noah’s list of school activities includes National Honor Society, German Club and Math Club, of which he is president. His list of community activities includes volunteering at the Bridge Food Pantry, volunteering with Homer’s Heroes at the University of Delaware Football concessions and involvement at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Oxford

by being Eucharistic Minister, lector, usher and youth instructor.

Noah’s list of honors includes Second Class Rank Award sophomore year, Third Class Rank Award junior year, National Merit Semifinalist, 36 highest score on ACT and he achieved Distinguished Honors throughout high school. He is deciding between Penn State, the University of Connecticut, Temple University or Robert Morris, where he plans to major in actuarial science. He wishes to thank Mr. Habbart, Mr. Masucci, Mr. Murray and Mr. Renz.

New company will continue operating Chester County Optician R.J. Waters and Associates, Inc., has announced that it has leased retail space in the Shoppes at Longwood Village in Kennett Square to Eye Care Management of Pennsylvania, which has purchased all five Chester County Optician locations and will continue operating the stores.

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LEASE FOR ONLY

PER MO FOR 39 MO

$0 DOWN | $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

$0 DOWN | $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

$0 DOWN | $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

ECOTEC TURBO 1.4L DOHC 4CYL, 6SP AUTO, BACK-UP CAMERA, ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE, 34 HWY MPG

ECOTEC TURBO 1.4L DOHC 4CYL, 6SP AUTO, BACK-UP CAMERA, ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE, 34 HWY MPG

1.5L TURBO DOHC 4-CYL, 6-SPEED AUTO, ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE CONV & TECH PKG, REMOTE START, 37 HWY MPG

MSRP: $22,400 SALE PRICE: $21,109 CONSUMER CASH: $500(1) NOV BONUS TAG: $1500(3)

OR BUY FOR

19,109

$

ADDITIONAL $1500 TO CURRENT CRUZE OWNERS 4 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

STOCK #70397

NEW 2017 TRAX LS FWD CURRENT GM LESSEES

SIGN & DRIVE

LEASE FOR ONLY

169

$

PER MO FOR 39 MO

MSRP: $22,795 SALE PRICE: $21,679 CONSUMER CASH: $500(1) NOV BONUS TAG: $1500(3)

OR BUY FOR

19,679

$

35 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS STOCK#70436

13 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS STOCK#70346

NEW 2017 EQUINOX LS FWD

NEW 2017 TRAVERSE LS FWD

CURRENT GM LESSEES

LEASE FOR ONLY

189

$

$

12% TOTAL OFF MSRP

ADDITIONAL $1500 TO CURRENT CRUZE OWNERS

SIGN & DRIVE

OR BUY FOR

22,871

MSRP: $26,095 SALE PRICE: $24,871 CONSUMER CASH: $500(1) OCT BONUS TAG: $1500(3)

CURRENT GM LESSEES

PER MO FOR 39 MO

SIGN & DRIVE

LEASE FOR ONLY

229

$

$0 DOWN | $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

$0 DOWN | $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

$0 DOWN | $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

ECOTEC TURBO 1.4L DOHC 4CYL, 6SP AUTO, BACK-UP CAMERA, ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE, 34 HWY MPG

2.4L 4CYL, 6- SPEED AUTOMATIC, POWER WINDOWS AND DOORS, ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE WIFI, 32 HWY MPG

6CYL, 6- SPEED AUTOMATIC, 8 PASSENGER SEATING, ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE WIFI WITH ,TURN BY TURN NAV

MSRP: $21,892 SALE PRICE: $20,872 CONSUMER CASH: $500(1) NOV BONUS TAG: $1250(2)

OR BUY FOR

18,872

$

MSRP: $26,540 SALE PRICE: $25,049 CONSUMER CASH: $500(1) BONUS CASH: $500(2) SELECT MKT: $750(4) NOV BONUS TAG: $2000(3)

MSRP: $32,195 SALE PRICE: $30,727 CONSUMER CASH: $500(1) SELECT MKT: $750(4) NOV BONUS TAG: $3000(3)

OR BUY FOR

21,299

$

49 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

NEW 2016

Take delivery by 11/30/16. See dealer for details.

ADDITIONAL DIVER DISCOUNT -$2,038

DEMO CLEARANCE

5.3L V8, DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, NAVIGATION, SUNROOF, 3RD ROW SEAT, HEATED LEATHER SEATS, WHEELS, 22”

MSRP: $73,445 SALE PRICE: $65,495 CONSUMER CASH: $1500(1) DEMO BONUS: $500(2) NOV BONUS TAG: $3500(3)

BUY FOR

31,050

$

25% TOTAL OFF MSRP

NEW 2017

STOCK #70044

4 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

NEW 2017

CAMARO LT

2.0L TURBO 4 CYL ENG, 275 HP 6 SPEED MAN TRANS, P/WINDOWS & LOCKS, ONSTAR, 4G LTE WI-FI & MORE

MSRP: $26,900 SALE PRICE: $25,809 NOV BONUS TAG: $1,500(3)

BUY FOR

24,309

$

10% OFF MSRP DISCOUNT

SALES CONNECTION

CORVETTE

ADDITIONAL $2000 TO CURRENT CORVETTE OWNERS

7-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, 5 SPOKE WHEELS, REMOVABLE TRANSPARENT ROOF PANEL, LOADED

BUY FOR

MSRP: $57,885

10% OFF -$5,788

ADDITIONAL DIVER DISCOUNT

-$1,098

BUY FOR

50,999 OR BUY FOR

12% TOTAL OFF MSRP

14% OFF MSRP DISCOUNT

BIENVENIDOS A DIVER

CHESTER

COUNTY

STOCK #60351

NEW 2016

11,949

$

59,995

$

10 IN STOCK |

STOCK #70210

1.4L 4CYL ENGINE, 6SPD MANUAL TRANS, SILVER ICE METALLIC

MSRP: $13,875 SALE PRICE: $13,449 NOV BONUS TAG: $1,500(3)

BUY FOR

18% TOTAL OFF ADJ MSRP

SPARK LS

ADDITIONAL $1500 TO CURRENT CHEVY OWNERS ‘99 OR NEWER

26,477

$

2016 TAHOE 4WD LTZ

4.3L V6 ENGINE, LT PLUS PACKAGE, ALL STAR PACKAGE, CHROME STEP BARS, REMOTE START, WITH 4GLTE WIFI

20% OFF -$8,272

OR BUY FOR

18 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS STOCK #61260

STOCK #61468

1500 ALL STAR PACKAGE 4WD

MSRP: $41,360

PER MO FOR 39 MO

18% OFF MSRP DISCOUNT

SILVERADO DOUBLE CAB

23 IN STOCK WITH SIMILAR SAVINGS |

1

1 For vehicle eligibility, visit chevybonustag.com. Not available with special finance, lease or other offers.

Take delivery by 11/30/16. See dealer for details. . Not compatible with some other offers.

NEW 2017 CRUZE LT

SIGN & DRIVE

OF MSRP

SE HABLA ESPANOL.

COME SEE EDWIN AT DIVER PRE-OWNED!!!!!

210 GREENHILL AVE. WILMINGTON DE 19805

MARK THOMPSON

SCOTT FISHER

CALL AT 302 657 8480 EXT. 1663

EDWIN PADILLA

(1) Consumer Cash – Not compatible with lease or APR offers. (2) November Bonus Cash, Residency restrictions apply. (3) Bonus Tag Bonus - Select in stock vehicles only.

(4) Select Market Bonus Cash. Residency restrictions apply. Lease offers. 10K Mi /yr Lease offer to Very Well Qualified Applicants through GM Financial. Tags & Taxes are extra. Residency Restrictions apply. *** For Well Qualified Applicants through GM Financial. All offers Expire 11/30/16

DiverChevy.com Shop 24-7 at

302.575.0161 866.712.1696

JUST 15 MINUTES FROM LONGWOOD GARDENS / RTE 1 & 52!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

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2D

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PRO-TEC SERVICE, INC Prompt professional service for over 35 years.

We repair all major appliances.

WE REPAIR Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers • Ranges • Ovens Cook Tops • Down Draft Vents • Vent Hoods Microwaves • Refrigerators • Icemakers • Compactors Window Air Conditioners • Garbage Disposals Antique Appliance Restoration Services

610-932-7878 Oxford, PA www.pro-tecservice.com | protec2@verizon.net

WISHING YOUR FAMILY A

Warm and Joyful HOLIDAY SEASON 610-467-1488 2236 Baltimore Pike Oxford, PA 19363 Across from Walgreen's

elkcreekvet@outlook.com Owner: Justin Yesilonis DVM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

YOUR CAR - YOUR CHOICE A fully equipped auto body repair shop

FREE ESTIMATES Stop by and see us before you call your insurance company

100 Gas Card $

w/ min $1,000 Collision Repair Must present ad

106 Bethel Road • Oxford, PA | 610-932-8330

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

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Alluring Images Hair Studio Get

GLAMOUR READY for the Holidays

$10

OFF

STYLISTS: Crystal Stevens, Ralph Greer, Kelly Miller, Terry Smyth (sitting)

Highlights or Lowlights with a haircut. expires 12/31/17

Welcome to our salon where we strive for quality service and your satisfaction!

Hairstyling • Coloring • Perms • Relaxers • Waxing Acrylic & Gel Nails • Manicure • Pedicure • Gel Polish

187 Limestone Road, Oxford, PA

610-932-9308 www.AlluringImagesHairStudio.com Open Tuesday through Saturday Appointments & Walk-ins Welcome

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE every Saturday in December 9am to 1pm

ke Time for a M Massage

Wishes you

a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season Gift Certificates Available

130 East Locust St., Oxford

610-324-6375 visit

maketimeformassage.com for more details

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FULL SERVICE CENTER located at Oxford Farm Market Large Variety of Pies, Cakes, Whoopie Pies & Breads

FRESH BAKED DAILY Open Tuesday, November 22 • 9-3pm Wednesday, November 23 • 8-5pm

610-932-3061 193 Limestone Rd, Oxford, PA

Taking Holiday Orders

OXFORD GOODYEAR TOWING SERVICE We Install Jasper Engines and Transmissions 3 Year or 100,000 mile warranty

PA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION & EMISSIONS, TUNE UPS, BRAKES, ALIGNMENTS, COOLANT SERVICE, MOTORCYCLE INSPECTIONS, TRANSMISSION SERVICE, BATTERIES, OIL CHANGES, AC REPAIR, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE Pennsylvania Safety & Emission Testing Oxford Goodyear Full Service Center

401 S. Third Street, Oxford, PA

610-932-0988

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CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016