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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Oxford Borough trims funding for fire, EMS services By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Oxford Borough Council decided to trim the funding for fire, ambulance, and EMS services as it was finalizing the budget for 2017. By a vote of 5-0 at its last Looking ahead to a big year of art at the meeting of 2016, council Brandywine...1B decided to provide $50,000 in funding to Union Fire Company No. 1 of Oxford, a slight year-to-year decrease, and less than the $55,000 that had been requested by fire company officials for 2017.

After some more discussion, council members decided to fund the ambulance division at $10,000. There had been a request for a significant increase in funding—to $22,000— for the upcoming year because of an increase in call volume. Oxford Borough provided more than $12,000 to the ambulance division for 2016, so the 2017 figure is a slight decrease as well. There is a formula that is used to calculate the level of funding that is requested. That formula includes the

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municipality’s population, assessed property values, and the number of emergency calls. Oxford Borough manager Brian Hoover explained that the borough doesn’t have to rely on the formula, which would often result in yearto-year increases, but can decide on a set amount of funding for each budget. With limited revenue increases, balancing the annual spending plans is a challenge for Oxford Borough officials. They approved a budget for 2017 with no tax increase—the second time in three years that that has happened. But balancing the budget requires a number of difficult budgetary decisions. Oxford Borough officials talked about how the number of calls in the borough is higher than the neighboring municipalities. A significant number of calls in the borough come from the Ware Presbyterian Village.

Residents young and old welcome the new year in Kennett Square

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Founded in 2010, the Clover Market is a seasonal, open-air market featuring a rotating lineup of more than 100 vendors offering antiques and collectibles, vintage jewelry and clothing, handmade items and original art, gourmet food trucks, free children's crafts and live music. And beginning on June 18, the market is coming to Kennett Square. Over the past six years, with shows in walkable communities such as Bryn Mawr, Chestnut Hill and Collingswood, N.J., the market has revolutionized the “all-in-one-basket”

approach to outdoor shopping, and regularly attracts thousands of visitors. The goal is simple: To provide opportunities for independent and local artisans and dealers to connect with customers and with each other. Because the market is located near main street shopping locations, it’s a natural link to the many businesses that are often just down the street. Just how the Clover Market in Kennett Square came to be was a case of great minds thinking the same ideas at the same time in different places. For several years, Clover Market founder Janet Long and her market manager, Pat Norton, had been looking at

Kennett Square as a potential future destination. The buzz was also coming from a local source. “I was initially approached about Kennett Square by Tara Dugan, the owner of Scout + Annie and worKS,” said Long, who knew Dugan from past shows at Clover markets. “Tara also sits on the board at Historic Kennett Square, so she was able to connect me to her colleagues there to explore the idea. “Since I live on the Main Line, I was aware of Kennett Square through social media, and a number of my vendors who live in the area tell me about the great things happening Continued on Page 2A

Thousands of people celebrated the arrival of 2017 in Kennett Square.

By John Chambless Staff Writer In an event that gets bigger every year, thousands of people turned out to welcome the new year in downtown Kennett Square during “Midnight in the Square.” Continued on Page 4A

Eight players and one coach heading into the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Hall of Fame By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Baseball has a long and rich history in Chester County, and each year the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association honors those local players who have shined on the baseball diamond by inducting a new class into its Hall of Fame. This year’s group of inductees includes Mike Burton, Patrick Doran, Larry Lark, Clint Rector, Tim Rector, Ken Simon, Tim Sipes, and Kevin Sprague. George Starr is being honored with a Special Recognition Award for Community Coaching and Administration. The new class of inductees will officially join the 272 current members of the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Hall of Fame at the 37th induction ceremony at the Red Clay

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Room in Kennett Square on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. Starr is well known in the local community after serving as a math teacher in Kennett High School from 1955 to 1986. He grew up playing baseball at Branch Township High School. He was a pitcher, and also played the infield and the out-

George Starr

field. In 1946, he played against Curt Simmons in the American Legion State Championship game. Simmons would go on to have an outstanding career in the major leagues as a starting pitcher. While he was a teacher at Kennett, Starr coached the baseball team from 1955 through 1969, and guided the team to a league cham-

Mike Burton

pionship in 1963. This year’s group of inductees would make a fine team for any manager to fill out a lineup card with, excelling at all facets of the game. Mike Burton was an accomplished player who enjoyed success on local baseball diamonds and in college. Burton grew up Continued on Page 3A

No Uncle Irvin this week Uncle Irvin is hibernating. His column will resume early in 2017.

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Later in the discussion, council then voted to not fund the Southern Chester County EMS (SCCEMS) at all for 2017. The borough had provided $8,000 in funding for 2016. The rationale for eliminating the funding for SCCEMS was that they can bill for the services that they provide, and therefore taxpayers shouldn’t be burdened with the costs. However, Bob Hotchkiss, the CEO of SCCEMS, said in an interview last week that they do not receive adequate compensation from the billing alone and Oxford Borough’s decision to eliminate funding hurts the organization’s ability to

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around town.” The plans then kicked up several more notches when Long and Norton began to discuss the idea with Mary Hutchins and Claire Murray from Historic

serve the community. “We’re not able to do what we do based on what we can bill,” Hotchkiss explained. “Some insurances pay 100 percent, some pay a portion. We’re not a plumber—if we bill for $100, we don’t get $100.” Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, in particular, can fall short of the costs of providing the emergency services. The SCCEMS receives some grant awards and attempts to fund-raise, but, like most fire and ambulance companies, there are significant challenges to meet the needs of the community. The Southern Chester County EMS, which was established 34 years ago, responds to emergency calls in 18 municipalities through-

out southern Chester County. It provides advanced life support services, EMT staffing, as well as EMS education and various community education programs. According to the SCCEMS website, they have been dispatched to Oxford Borough more than 350 times in 2016, with reports from November and December still to come. Hotchkiss said that overall 17 percent of all the calls originate in Oxford Borough in a typical year. According to Hotchkiss, SCCEMS relies on funding from municipalities to provide the services, requesting about one-tenth of one mill from each. Overall, the funding from the municipalities amounts to about one-third of the total SCCEMS budget. For 2017, the SCCEMS

Kennett Square. “Pat and I could tell that our interests and style were very well aligned with Mary and Claire,” Long said. “We felt that doing a market in Kennett would allow us to reach a completely different group of

customers – and potentially new vendors, too – from Chester County, Delaware and beyond who might not have been able to easily travel to one of our other locations.” The Market will be held in the Genesis HealthCare parking lot at 600 S. Broad St., which Long said was large enough to accommodate the market, as well as being close to town, with plenty of free parking. Genesis is no stranger to playing host to other largescale events, having used the space frequently for brewfests and winterfests. “We will have our usual mix of 100-plus carefully selected vendors,” Long said. “That mix is really a defining characteristic of our event, and sets Clover apart from other shows. I hope those who attend will

Avon Grove School District

The Avon Grove School District’s brand new Full Day Kindergarten program will begin Kindergarten Registration the week of February 27th. Penn London Elementary will host a prospective Kindergarten parent information night on Thursday, February 9th at 7:00 pm in cafeteria. Beginning, Friday February 10th, parents will sign up for a thirty minute appointment from a link on the www.avongrove.org website to register with documentation while their child is screened by a teacher.

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requested $17,000 from Oxford Borough, though the borough historically has not met the funding requests. The borough had funded $8,000, less than half the requested amount, in 2016. Hotchkiss said that he understands that the municipalities have a difficult time balancing their own budgets, particularly the boroughs where less commercial and residential growth has been taking place. According to Hotchkiss, 13 of the 18 municipalities fund the SCCEMS at the amount that is requested. “Every township around them funds what we ask for,” Hotchkiss said. If Oxford Borough stands by its decision to completely eliminate funding, it will be the only one of the 18 munic-

ipalities that are served by SCCEMS to do so. Hotchkiss said that, despite not receiving funding from Oxford Borough, they will continue to respond to the emergency calls. “We don’t cut anybody off,” Hotchkiss said. “We’re here to serve the community.” Hotchkiss added that SCCEMS is diligent about providing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to all the municipalities, and it was concerning that Oxford Borough officials never notified them about the possible elimination of funding. “There was no communication at all from the borough, and that was odd,” Hotchkiss said. “It was out of left field, and we were caught by surprise. We’ve always had good communications with all the

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The Clover Market will take place in Kennett Square on June 18.

find that our vendors repre- ic area, who also have an considered ‘shops’ to showsent the very best in talent incredible knack for setting case their goods.” from our broader geograph- up unique and thoughtfully Events like Clover Market “are just a completely different experience than sitting at your comAffordable, High Quality puter and pressing ‘Buy Orthodontic Care for Patients of ALL AGES Now,’” said Long, who has supervised more than 60 Clover Market shows. “It’s so much more meaningful to support a small business owner, face to face, and our customers have told us how much they enjoy that buying experience.”

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municipalities. This flies in the face of the great relationship that we’ve had with the municipalities. We’re disappointed in the lack of communication. We’re disappointed in no funding.” Hotchkiss said that he would be happy to talk to Oxford Borough officials to answer any questions about the services that SCCEMS provides, and about the importance of the funding from the municipalities to clarify any misconceptions. “We always look forward to communicating with the municipal officials. We’re hopeful that we can get our funds back into their budget,” Hotchkiss said.

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in Unionville and played baseball in Little League, the Babe Ruth League, American Legion, and at Unionville High School, where he also played football and basketball. He went to Temple University, transitioning to catcher after spending most of his time up to that point playing in the infield. Burton earned numerous accolades on the baseball diamond. He was the Baseball MVP of the Southern Chester County League in 1985. In college, he set the single-season hitting streak record and Atlantic 10 Conference record with a 25-game hitting streak in 1989. He led Temple in batting in 1989 and 1990. He hit .409 in 1989, which was a topten single season batting average all time at Temple. He finished with a batting average of .351 in college, and was the team’s captain during his senior season. Baseball is certainly in Burton’s blood. He is the son of Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association president Bob Burton, and the grandson of Bat Burton, who was one of the organization’s founders. Patrick Doran was a standout player at Unionville High School and at West Chester University. At Unionville, he played for four seasons—three at the JV level as an infielder and one at the varsity level as an infielder and outfielder. Pitching for the BYC Brandywine Senior Babe Ruth League, he once tossed a no-hitter. He was a pitcher at West Chester University from 1978 to 1981. Doran went on to play in the West Chester Adult League. He was the regular-season MVP in the league in 1985, when he struck out the most batters and posted the lowest ERA. He moved on to a Wilmington semi-pro team in 1986 and 1987. His last pitching appearance came with the Red Men of the Kennett Senior League in 1996. At a West Chester University alumni game in 1996, he hit a home run in his last at bat.

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Larry Lark played left field and was a pitcher in the Downingtown Little League, Downingtown American Legion baseball team, and at Downingtown High School. He went on to play in the Coatesville Twilight League for more than 25 years, as well as the Kennett League, the Delco League, and the Tristate League. He received the No Hitter Award, the Home Run Derby Award, and was honored with several MVP Awards in the Coatesville Twilight League. Brothers Clint and Tim Rector are also among this year’s inductees. Clint played on the Avon Grove High School baseball team from 1965 to 1968, and the last two years were spent on the varsity squad. He pitched and played the outfield whenever he wasn’t on the mound. Clint went on to play on the Fast Pitch and Modified Softball Leagues from 1969 until 1978, and then played on various adult league teams. He was on a 48-and-over team in the Tri-State Men’s Senior Baseball League from 2002 to 2008, and the 55-and-over squad from 2010 through 2016. He also played in the Men’s Senior Baseball World Series squads from 2004 to 2013. He was selected as an all-star six times, and was a Most Valuable Player Award winner once. He played on three teams that won division championships in the Roy Hobbs Baseball Tournament. For a period of twelve years, the Rector brothers pitched on the same team. They would sometimes start both games of a doubleheader, though on other occasions Tim would pitch in relief of his older broth-

er. They appeared in more than 200 games together, and the team never had a losing season. During their years pitching together on The Cutters, they won 141 games and lost only 67 over a six-year period. Like Clint, Tim was selected to an all star team six times, and he also won a team Most Valuable Player Award. For the second half of his career, Tim became the team’s shortstop and was one of the top relievers in the league. Ken Simon played on a Unionville baseball team that won the league championship in both 1976 and 1977. The 1977 team won three state-qualifying games. Simon also was a standout on the football and basketball teams for Unionville. He went on to play freshman and varsity baseball at California State College, and he also participated in the West Chester University Summer Program from 1979 to 1981. He then played baseball in the West Chester Adult League and the MSBL teams from 1990 through 2015. Tim Sipes, a third baseman and shortstop, played on KAU Little League and Kennett Babe Ruth League teams before playing for four years on the Unionville High School baseball team. Sipes was the Southern Chester County League MVP during his junior year at Unionville. During his four years on the Kennett American Legion team, he batted over .400. In college, playing at the University of Delaware, Sipes was a four-year starter who hit over .350 during that span. He was a Second Team All-Conference player during his sophomore

season, and he batted .377 during his senior year. He went on to play in the West Chester Adult League, where he won the 1995 batting crown by hitting .455. Kevin Sprague has enjoyed numerous unique experiences on the baseball diamond, starting when he played in the Roxborough 21st Ward Baseball League. He learned how to hit a fastball playing against Mark Gubicza, who went on to be an All-Star major league pitcher with the Kansas City Royals from 1984 to 1996. Sprague hit against Gubicza throughout his Little League career. Next, Sprague played for the Roxborough High School Indians. He would later serve as the vice president of the Roxborough Giants from 1994 to 1996, and was a 21st Ward Junior Baseball League advisory board member during 1995 and 1996. Sprague moved to Kennett Square in 1996 and met Steve Potter and Dave Hissey. He played with the Cecil Pirates in the Kennett Men’s Senior Baseball League, and became the assistant coach of the Kennett Junior American Legion team. In 2001, that squad defeated the Roxborough Bandits team from Sprauge’s home town for the Main Line League Championship. Sprague became the head coach of the Kennett Junior American Legion team in 2002 and 2003. Sprague continued to play baseball—he was the third baseman for the Kennett Blue Rocks and The Sox in the Delco MSBL, Coatesville Adult League, and Tri-State MSBL, on teams that won

three consecutive league championships from 2013 to 2015, and two MSBL National Championships that were won in Port St. Lucie (2009) and Clearwater (2014). One highlight of the 2017 banquet will certainly be the return of guest speaker Chris Wheeler, who spent 37 years as part of the Philadelphia Phillies broadcasting team. Wheeler was also the guest speaker at last year’s banquet, entertaining the baseball fans in attendance with his terrific question-and-answer session. Wheeler, a Philadelphiaarea native, grew up in Newtown Square, Pa., and graduated from MarpleNewtown High School in 1963. He began his radio and television career with the Phillies in 1977 and continued in that role through the 2013 season, serving as both a playby-play and color analyst during that time. He was also part of the team’s traveling party, and did not miss a Phillies’ road trip during his 37 years in that

role. Wheeler also served as the director of the team’s first Community Relations Department and was later the director of its Speakers’ Bureau. Another duty was serving as the camp coordinator for the Phillies Dream Week each year from 1983 to 1999. Wheeler now serves as a club ambassador for the Phillies, working in a number of different roles to promote the club. He authored a book, “A View from the Booth: Four Decades with the Phillies,” in 2009, chronicling his long association with the Phillies. In addition to the induction ceremony and the speech by Wheeler, the evening includes a buffet dinner, a raffle of baseball memorabilia, and other prizes. Tickets can be purchased at Burton’s Barber Shop, which is the unofficial home of the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Hall of Fame, or by calling 610-444-9964. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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The weather cooperated, although bundling up against the chill was required for everyone. Parents, kids of all ages and twentysomethings met and mingled in shops, restaurants and outside on the streets and sidewalks. With the lighted mushroom hanging overhead, visitors could sample delicious foods from Kaboburritos, M&M BBQ, Nomadic Pies

and State Street Pizza. At the Garage Community Youth Center, people could warm up a bit while sampling food, beer and wine beginning at 9 p.m. On stage, dancers from Longwood Performing Arts performed, along with the band Rose Project, singer Veronika Petra and others. The Funsters took the stage at 9 p.m. as the crowd got bigger, ringing in midnight and keeping the party going until 12:30 a.m.

The evening went smoothly, and a big winner was Kennett Area Community Service, which collected food donations from the crowd as a kind of admission fee. Perhaps more importantly, the buzz of excitement and the big crowd turned Kennett Square into a major hot spot for a night, and brought some good publicity for the town’s many attractions. New visitors

could very well turn into repeat visitors for the borough’s other events, as well as for its many shops and restaurants. “Midnight in the Square” is a joint venture of the Kennett Area Restaurant and Merchants Association and The Mushroom Festival. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty.com.

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DRIVER FLEES POLICE Brian Alan Henriksen, 26, of Landenberg, was charged with DUI, possession of a small amount of marijuana and various traffic offenses after he was seen driving erratically and speeding on Schoolhouse Road and Route 926 in East Marlborough Township on Dec. 4 at 2:40 a.m. According to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale, Henriksen tried to hide from police by turning off his car’s headlights, attempted to drive away from a police vehicle, and tried to run away from his vehicle before being ordered to the ground and

arrested. Marijuana and paraphernalia were found in the car. SPEED BOAT STOLEN A 21-foot speed boat was stolen overnight on Nov. 22 from 531 E. Baltimore Pike in London Grove, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. The boat and its trailer were stolen. TOOLS STOLEN Sometime between Nov. 25 and 27, tools were stolen from a home in East Marlborough Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Someone entered an unlocked garage at the home and stole an Echo weedwacker, an Echo edger, an Echo chainsaw, an Echo leaf blower and a Black & Decker hedge trimmer, closed the garage door and left.

Brandywine Pediatrics announces data breach

On Dec. 23, Brandywine Pediatrics in Wilmington, Del., announced a data security incident that may have resulted in the exposure of some personal and protected health information of its patients. The practice announced the breach and notified all of its patients late last month. On Oct. 25, Brandywine staff members discovered that the business file server was made inaccessible by a computer virus. The files were restored from backup files, and an investigation was launched by a forensic computer expert. The practice’s files, containing information such as name, address, health insurance and medical information,

may have been accessed by an unauthorized person. There is no evidence that any information was taken, and the files did not contain Social Security numbers or payment card information, according to Brandywine Pediatrics. The practice has reviewed and strengthened its computer security since the breach. Letters were sent to all patients whose information may have been exposed. A call center has been set up to answer questions. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and can be reached at 844-2585505. More information and updates can be found at www. brandywinepediatrics.com.

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Students build new table for CCIU

Seventeen carpentry students from the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus recently became the first people to sit at the new, 12-foot, maple executive conference room table they built for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). After spending hundreds of hours working on the custom table, estimated to be worth $8,000 to $10,000 in retail value, the students installed the new table, which will be used by the CCIU’s executive director, Dr. Joseph O’Brien, to meet with superintendents, business leaders and highprofile partners. Students who participated in the project are from the Coatesville Area, Downingtown Area and West Chester Area School Districts and Bishop Shanahan High School. O’Brien reached out to the carpentry students at TCHS Brandywine when it became clear that the existing conference table wasn’t doing the job. “Back in September, it became clear that we needed a new conference table pretty badly,” O’Brien said. “So rather than order one, I thought it would be a wonderful idea to get our TCHS students involved. They did not disappoint. From start to finish, they did an amazing job and delivered a top-notch product. I had every confidence that they would do so.” According to carpentry instructor Scott Eddy, producing a well-rounded student is the mantra by which he runs his program. “All my students are extremely capable. I truly believe that. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be a

Students from the Coatesville Area School District and Bishop Shanahan High School in the TCHS Brandywine carpentry program helped to install the new executive conference table at the CCIU. From left: Dario Raysor (Bishop Shanahan), Tariq Scott (Coatesville), John Miller (Coatesville), Nathan Mowday (Coatesville), Scott Eddy (Instructor), Frank McKnight (Principal of TCHS Brandywine), Austin Seth (Coatesville), Dr. Joseph O’Brien (executive director of the CCIU), Dr. Kirk Williard (director of Career, Technical & Customized Education Services at the CCIU), Renay Contrino (Coatesville), Eric Sandoe (Coatesville), Joe Kopec (Bishop Shanahan), and Michael Stanley (Coatesville).

teacher,” he said. “I tell my students that I don’t want them to ever settle with a job. I want them to be estimators, managers and business owners. That’s why we really stress the importance of higher education beyond TCHS. ... People don’t always think of carpentry students as going onto college, but it’s something we really stress and support here. That’s something unique about TCHS,” Eddy said. Senior carpentry students Tariq Scott and John Miller, both from the Coatesville Area School District, stressed the importance of working on high-level projects like the executive conference table when applying for college. “I think it’s important that we can demonstrate that, not only do we have the technical background in carpentry, but that we have used it to create something of high quality,” Scott said. Joe Kopec of Bishop Shanahan High School was

so committed to the project that he showed up for the installation, even when his sending school had the day off. “I came in today even though I didn’t have to report. Maybe Mr. Eddy had something to do with that, but I wanted to see this through. It’s the same for my fellow Bishop Shanahan student, Dario Raysor. He couldn’t be here today, but he’s been texting us about it to see what all the updates are,” Kopec said. “This project really taught us a lot about teamwork and communication. Two different class sections spent hundreds of hours to create this table. We are all proud of what we accomplished,” Kopec said. For student Miriam Sadler, a senior from Downingtown East High School, this project helped to give her a better idea of what she wants to do with her carpentry experience. “When I started at TCHS I really didn’t know what I wanted to do. I knew

I was artistic and I thought that carpentry would be a good outlet for that. Plus, as a woman, I felt like it would be really empowering to learn a trade like carpentry so that I could have the skills to be self-reliant and, who knows, maybe build a house for myself someday,” Sadler said. “This was perhaps the most artistic project I’ve done yet and it really solidifies that I want to specialize in more artisanal types of carpentry when I go to college next year,” Sadler said. The A.M. section of carpentry, which contains students from Coatesville Area School District and Bishop Shanahan High School, dismantled the previous conference table and installed the frame for the new table on Dec. 8. The P.M. students, who come from the Downingtown Area and West Chester Area School Districts, installed the new table top and took away the previous table top to refurbish it. “I am so proud of what my students did here. They took a project from an initial meeting with the client, Dr. O’Brien, through the design, building and installation process. And they did all this with minimal direction from me. They used machines they had never used before to do the custom molding and they were able to use the Automotive Collision program’s equipment to stain the table. When the students signed the bottom of the table, put it in the room and received recognition from the administration of TCHS Brandywine and the CCIU, it made me so proud as a teacher,” Eddy said.

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Avon Grove falls to Pope John Paul II by five points By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer How evenly matched were the girls’ basketball teams from Avon Grove and Pope John Paul II when they met on Dec. 27? The two teams were tied no fewer than seven times in the 32 minutes of action. For most of the game, the two teams were separated by a single basket. Momentum tilted this way or that, but it never really swung—the largest lead that either team could muster at any time was six points. The game was so tight that the Pope John Paul II Panthers seemed to be on the verge of victory when sophomore guard Elise Sylvester knocked down a three-pointer, giving her team a 36-30 lead with six minutes to play. But Avon Grove worked and battled and hustled down the stretch—a basket by Allyson Wallauer cut into the lead. A tremendous defensive effort forced John Paul II to turn the

ball over on their side of the court. Avon Grove’s freshman forward Caroline Malone connected on a short jumper and drew a foul. When she hit the free throw, Avon Grove was down by just a point. A few minutes later, a bank shot by Chandler Sally once again pulled Avon Grove to within a point. But John Paul II forward Lauren Ciuba and Sylvester hit crucial free throws in the closing minute of the game. Avon Grove needed one big shot to push the game to their favor but, despite their best efforts, just couldn’t get one to fall. Panthers’ guard Rachel Yerger stepped to the free throw line with less than ten seconds to play and calmly hit both to seal the 42-37 victory. Monica Rapchinski paced all scorers, contributing 14 of the Panthers’ points. Yerger and Shannon Mullen, both seniors, added nine points apiece. Sylvester contributed seven points, including the

big three-pointer in the fourth quarter. Avon Grove had a very balanced scoring attack with nine different players contributing offensively. Wallauer and Amanda Smida, a sophomore, led the way with seven points apiece. Sally netted six points. Katie Lengel chipped in four points. Ashlyn VanSciver, Kaelin Sally, and Malone each scored three points. Katie Griffin scored two points, as did Chloee Kleespies. Kleespies also had a strong game rebounding on both the offensive and defensive side. The game was the first in the two-day Unionville High School Holiday Basketball Tournament. In the other game on the first day, Unionville defeated Pottsgrove, 48-31. On day two of the tournament, Unionville defeated Pope John Paul II, 37-34 to win the tournament. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Chandler Sally moves the ball up the court for Avon Grove.

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Avon Grove’s Amanda Smida drives to the hoop against Pope John Paul II.

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Avon Grove coach Harry Loeffler discusses strategy with the team.

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Will this be the year?

An open letter to the Robinson family of Crebilly Farm

Will this be the year that the State Legislature finally addresses the pension crisis that has been hanging over Pennsylvania like a mammoth, dark cloud for more than a decade? New freshman lawmakers, including State Rep. Eric Roe from the 158th District here in Chester County, will be sworn into office this week, and with the start of a new year comes new hope that the State Legislature will finally take steps to address Pennsylvania’s pension crisis. School districts will soon be entering a new phase of developing their budgets for the 2017-2018 school year, and no one should be surprised if tax increases are in the offing. Year-to-year increases in the state-mandated contribution rates for the pension fund have been ripping holes in school district budgets for nearly a decade now. School district officials learned in December that the contribution rates were increasing even more than expected for the 2017-2018 school year because of lower-than-anticipated returns on investments for the state’s pension funds. The current pension crisis can be traced back to a bad decision when Tom Ridge was in the governor’s office and the State Legislature voted to boost their own pensions, as well as the pensions of public school and state employees. They banked on future investment returns to pay for the increased costs. But then the stock market tumbled in 2001, and again in 2003. By the time the economic recession took hold in 2007 and 2008, the pension funds were already being under-funded by billions of dollars each year as the state government opted to not set aside enough money each year to fully fund the pensions. In 2010, lawmakers did take a small step to address the pension crisis, increasing what employees pay into the system and increasing the retirement age to 65. But no long-term solutions for the crisis have been coming from Harrisburg. There has been lots of talk, and a few actual attempts to address the issue. The State Senate, for example, introduced a bill to shift new state and school employees into a 401(k)-type plan with a defined contribution. But Republicans and Democrats haven’t been able to agree on a plan. Pension costs are taking up a larger and larger percentage of school district budgets at the local level, and the state’s budget at the state level. The pension crisis grows every year that it’s not addressed, and without reform the rapidly escalating pension costs will continue to plague school districts—and the taxpayers who shoulder the burden of funding them. The state needs short-term relief and a long-term solution that will provide stability and reduce the burden on school districts and taxpayers. Will this be the year that the state’s pension crisis finally gets a solution, or will we be in the same position when the calendar flips to 2018?

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Dear Robinson family, My name is Mindy Rhodes. I grew up on General Howe Drive, not far from your beautiful farm. When I was a little girl, I called up your mother (or grandmother) to ask her if I could ride my horse, Sir Noble, on the property. I still marvel at the kindness and trust she bestowed upon me … not only to a total stranger … but a kid! I wonder if she ever really knew the invaluable gift she gave me. At the time, the destination of your farm provided an escape from the chaos of home life. I knew as soon as I reached Crebilly on my horse, everything in my world would be okay. I remember your mother’s horse-drawn carriages and the two giant black bulls in the pen near South New Street. I remember galloping through the beautiful open, marshy field on the other side where parts of

the land near the quarry were like quicksand! “Rick” was even our blacksmith. Back then, I was too young to know what I was desperately seeking on my horse. Yet now I can see it so clearly. I needed to find peace. I needed to breathe. I needed a balance. I needed to balance the fear and uncertainty of my childhood with a place of beauty, serenity and comfort. Crebilly Farm was that place: my home with my horse. I wonder so many things when I ask myself the questions: How did your magnificent farm become the victim of a potential Toll Brothers development? How did we get here? How did we, the community, let you down? The township? Uninformed people like me? I wasn’t paying attention. I took your land for granted. I just thought it would always be there for me to drive

by, gaze over, and watch the sunset as I head west on 926 after work. If I could go back in time, I would have been your biggest advocate to raise funds and put Crebilly into conservation. When I learned about the pending sale of your beautiful land to Toll Brothers, it took my breath away. And I will share that in my quietest moments, I have been reduced to tears on more than one occasion. I realize you have every right to sell your land. I really do. The magnitude of what this particular developer wants to do to your land is the kind of developing that permanently destroys ground. Toll is pushing to build over 300 units on Crebilly Farm. If they succeed, it will permanently cripple surrounding communities and beyond forever. When I think back to the balance I sought out at your farm on my horse, I find it ironic how similar

that balance is here today. It is indeed a fine line between owners’ rights, thoughtful development, and a worthy legacy for sacred land such as yours, so rich with history and beauty. What if the offer of sale could be matched by a combination of conservancies, township, county and state funds and local fundraising? Based on the many conversations I have had in recent months with numerous officials and caring citizens, I am confident there is real potential for a much better outcome than what faces us. I cannot think of a better way to pay tribute to your family’s decades of caring stewardship of Crebilly, a farm which has become such a prized Chester County landmark. I hope you will contact me. Sincerely, Mindy Worth Rhodes Mindyrhodes1@gmail. com

Oxford endangering public by decreasing funding for fire and ambulance service By Longwood Fire Chief A. J. McCarthy The decision by Oxford Borough Council to decrease funding for Union Fire Company and its EMS service is endangering its constituents’ safety. Also, the reported comments by Borough Manager Brian Hoover are infuriating and misleading the citizens of Oxford. Fire companies and EMS units in Chester County struggle to secure sufficient funding to protect the life and safety of citizens. Residents expect and deserve professional 24-hours a day, seven days a week protection. Union Fire Company and its EMS service provides such service to the citizens of Oxford every day. The cost

is not covered by contributions by municipalities and reimbursements by insurance companies. Fire companies continually do fund raising, seek grants and rely on the generosity of the community served to meet escalating costs of equipment, training and insurance. Hoover told borough elected representatives they don’t have to sign a contract with the fire company and basically could give whatever amount they wish. What Hoover didn’t tell the public was that if the fire company is unable to continue service, by law the borough will have to provide fire protection. The contributions sought by Union Fire Company and EMS would be considered a drop in

the bucket if the borough had to fund the total cost of running fire and ambulance services. Hoover displayed a total lack of understanding when he commented on reimbursement of EMS services. Insurance in no way covers the cost of an EMS call. Residents expect a response when a loved one is having a medical emergency and 911 is called. By pulling funding from EMS, Hoover and Council are putting that timely response in jeopardy. Volunteers serve the fire and ambulance services because they believe in community service. Many give up hundreds of hours a year away from their family and loved ones to keep their community safe. Hoover insulted every vol-

unteer by saying the new state legislation permitting firefighters a tax credit is just a “feel good ordinance” that doesn’t really do anything. Volunteers deserved to be recognized for their sacrifices and service. Council President Ron Hershey lamented the administrative paperwork involved. Paperwork isn’t the issue, supporting and treating community volunteers fairly should be the paramount concern. Adequate funding of fire companies and EMS units is essential to the safety of a community. Oxford Council needs to reverse its decision and fund the fire company and EMS at its requested levels. Also, Hoover should apologize for his inappropriate, naive and misleading comments.

Apple Festival proceeds help effort to build an inclusive playground The Oxford Rotary Foundation has received an $8,000 donation to assist with their major initiative to raise funds to revitalize the Oxford Memorial Park playground into an inclusive playground. These funds were presented to Foundation President Dr. Raymond Fischer by Bethany Atkinson and Neeley Spotts, co-chairs of the Oxford Presbyterian Church Apple Festival, an annual event organized by the Oxford Presbyterian Church. Each year, a local service organization is selected to be the primary beneficiary of the event’s proceeds, and this year the committee designated the inclusive playground project that the Oxford Rotary Foundation is leading. These special playgrounds make a fundamental statement about how communities value

meaningful play experiences for children of all abilities. The principles of inclusive playground design create universally designed play environments that increase the “playability,” or inclusion, of children of diverse abilities, age, race, gender, ethnicity, culture, and socioeconomic status. The Oxford Rotary Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the Oxford Presbyterian Church for its generosity. The fundraising goal for the playground project is $155,000. To date, approximately $95,000 has been raised. Those who wish to help bring the inclusive playground at Oxford Memorial Park to fruition may make a tax-deductible donation to the Oxford Rotary Foundation. Visit http:// www.downtownoxfordpa. org/inclusive-playground/

for more information about the project. For additional information regarding the inclusionary playground, please contact Paul B. Matthews, Oxford Borough Council member, at ampmram@ zoominternet.net or cell 610-945-4423, or Dr.

Ray Fischer, Rotary Club of Oxford Foundation President, at rfischer17@icloud.com or cell 717-947-0075. For more information about the OPC Apple Festival, visit www. opcapplefestival.org or e-mail help@opcapplefestival.org.

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Bethany Atkinson and Neeley Spotts, Oxford Presbyterian Church Apple Festival co-chairs, present a donation check from the proceeds of the 2016 event to Dr. Ray Fischer, Oxford Rotary Foundation president.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2017

CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL WELLNESS CALENDAR

PROGRAMS TO KEEP YOU WELL! Weight Matters Information Session This free session will explain what to expect in the eight-week program to help you decide if this program is for you. Helpful materials on weight loss will also be available. Date + Time: Location:

Jan 30, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

Weight Matters

Bones and Joints Join our board certified orthopaedic surgeon to learn about the latest surgical and nonsurgical treatments for joint pain. These include medications, injections, small incision joint replacement, female-friendly knee replacement, partial joint replacement, joint resurfacing, and other state-of-the-art advancements. A physical rehabilitation specialist will also be on hand to offer suggestions for how to stay strong to alleviate joint pain. A tour of our beautiful inpatient facility will also be provided. Date + Time: Location: Presenter:

Mar 15, 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM Hospital: Lasko Tower 3 Lounge John Manta, MD

Eight-week class taught by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist focuses on food and behavior choices known to promote healthy weight loss. (Fee $100) Date + Time: Location:

Feb 6 – Mar 27, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

Whole Foods at Whole Foods Enjoy touring the aisles with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to learn the ins and outs of eating a diet based on whole foods. Date + Time: Location:

Mar 21, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Whole Foods 475 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mills Kim Knipe, RDN

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Heart Tracks Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Learn your 10-year risk for developing heart disease. Get screened for cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI and other risk factors, and receive personalized counseling on your risk and what to do about it. Includes a vascular screening for those identiﬁed as being at risk. CO-FACILITATED BY THE CHESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Date + Time: Feb 18, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

Struggles and Solutions Each month, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will lead a discussion on an interesting, timely, and immediately useful topic about food, eating, activity and wellness. Date + Time: Location:

Meets every second Mon, 5 PM – 6 PM 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

Hands-Only CPR When a person suddenly collapses, bystanders need to remain calm and take action quickly. By learning Hands-Only CPR (CPR without mouth breathing), you can increase confidence and reduce hesitation in life-saving situations. This one-hour training also includes education on early heart attack signs and symptoms. Date + Times: Location:

Weight Loss Surgery Information Sessions Surgeons from Penn Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery discuss the latest surgical options available for the severely obese tohelp them achieve a healthy lifestyle. Dates + Time: Location: To Register:

Jan 25, Feb 22 or Mar 22, 7 PM – 9 PM 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom PennMedicine.org/WeightLossSurgery

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This free one-hour program will help you learn what tools you need to get started and introduce you to our diabetes services. Dates + Time: Location:

Feb 21 or Apr 11, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

Reversing Prediabetes This 1-1/2 hour program teaches you how to change your lifestyle to reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. (Fee $25) Dates + Time: Location:

Jan 17 or Mar 29, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

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Feb 16 or Apr 11, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Jenner’s Village Professional Building 105 Vineyard Way, Suite 100, West Grove

Jan 10 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM or 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM Downingtown School District Sixth Grade Center – Library 489 Dorlan Mill Road, Downingtown Jan 19, Feb 16 or Mar 16 12 Noon – 1:00 PM Hospital, Conference Room A Feb 8 or Feb 16 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM or 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Penn Township Municipal Building 260 Lewis Road, West Grove Feb 20 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM or 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Longwood Fire Company 1001 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square Feb 23 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM or 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Hospital, Conference Room E134

Stop Smoking Now! Seven-week smoking cessation program includes education, behavior modification and relaxation techniques. Series Start Dates: Jan 5, Feb 7, Mar 2 or Apr 4 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

Senior Supper Club Enjoy dinner in our café every Thursday. Interesting talks on timely topics are offered over dinner on the following dates. There is no cost for these programs, however, dinner is available in our café for $5.85. Eat Well Live Well Date + Time: Mar 2, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Hospital Café Presenter: Julie Funk, RDN, CDE

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A season of superstar artists and old favorites at the Brandywine River Museum of Art The Brandywine River Museum of Art has big plans for 2017, with two blockbuster exhibitions and a full slate of the museum’s traditional events. The new season kicks off on Feb. 25 with “From Homer to Hopper: Experiment and Ingenuity in American Art.” The exhibition, which continues through May 21, reflects the rich diversity of style and expression in American art created between 1870 and 1950. Assembled by the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., it features 54 paintings by Stuart Davis, Arthur Dove, Thomas Eakins, Marsden Hartley, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O’Keeffe, Horace Pippin, Maurice Prendergast, John Sloan, and many others. The show traces the course of modern art in the works of these artists – from the bold, investigative realism of Winslow Homer and Thomas Eakins at the end of the 19th century,to the reductive views and psychological insights of Edward Hopper and Morris Graves at mid20th century. The Phillips Collection, founded in 1918 by Duncan Phillips and opened in the Phillips family home in 1921, was dedicated to modernism and to America’s best artists. Phillips formed his groundbreaking collection with an emphasis on paintings by artists whose critical

thinking and creative originality would raise American art out of obscurity. He challenged the perceived superiority of European over American art. In addition, he sought works by women, artists of color, and native and foreignborn or self-taught artists, so that the collection represented a “fusion of various sensitivities” and a “unification of differences” that would parallel the multicultural character of the nation. The season’s other major exhibition will be “Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect,” opening on June 24 and continuing through Sept. 17. To mark the 100th anniversary of Wyeth’s birth, the Brandywine and the Seattle Art Museum are presenting an exhibition

of more than 100 of his finest paintings and works on paper selected from major museums and private collections. The exhibition will be the f irst in-depth, chronological examination of Wyeth’s career since 1973. Co-curated by Audrey Lewis (curator at the Brandywine River Museum of Art) and Patricia Junker (the Ann M. Barwick curator of American art at the Seattle Art Museum), “In Retrospect” will explore how the artist’s work evolved over the decades and will connect him more fully to traditions in

American and European art. Wyeth’s career arc will also be explored, noting the critical responses to his work, as well as his immense public success. New interpretations will be offered on the significance of outside influences on his work -- such as film and war -- and on the subjects and themes that occupied him throughout his career. The exhibition will bring together both well-known and rarely seen works created between the mid-1930s and Wyeth’s death in 2009 that reveal the subjects that continually

inspired him. Organized chronologically, the exhibition will examine Wyeth’s unrelenting realism in the context of the 20th century, looking at how outside forces shaped his choice of subjects, and his approach to portraying the people, places and things that reflect the internal musings of a complicated man. The exhibition will reveal how Wyeth continually pared down his subject matter, distilling the essence of character hidden beneath the surface of his subjects. This exhibition will open at the Brandywine

River Museum of Art, followed by its presentation at the Seattle Art Museum beginning in October 2017. It will be accompanied by a catalogue published by Yale University Press. The catalogue will offer significant firsts in Wyeth studies: It will lay out the first detailed timeline of Wyeth’s full career; it will present the first contextual examination of the career, decade by decade; and it will offer new, in-depth analysis of key aspects of his work by both young and established Wyeth scholars from the U.S. and Japan. The catalogue is intended to be a foundation for subsequent Wyeth studies. The calendar at the Brandywine will also include perennial favorites, including: 24th Annual River Clean-Up Saturday, April 22 Hosted by The Young Friends of the Brandywine 50th Anniversary Gala Saturday, April 29 Native Plant, Wildflower, and Seed Sale Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14 Radnor Hunt Races Racing for Open Space Saturday, May 20 Antiques Show Saturday through Monday, May 27 through 29 Andrew Wyeth’s Birthday: Dedication Ceremony for Andrew Wyeth Forever Stamps Wednesday, July 12 Free admission Tip-A-Canoe & Barbecue, Too! Saturday. July 22 Hosted by The Young Friends of the Brandywine A Brandywine Christmas November 24, 2017 through January 7, 2018

Edward Hopper (1882-1967) ‘Sunday,’ 1926. Oil on canvas, 29 x 34 in. The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) Large Dark Red Leaves on White, 1925. Oil on canvas, 32 x 21 in. The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 610388-2700 or visit www. brandywinemuseum.org.

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Through Jan. 8 ‘A Brandywine Christmas’  The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts “A Brandywine Christmas” with a gallery-sized model train display, dozens of antique dolls, and holiday trees decorated for the season with handmade “Critter” ornaments. Special holiday events and activities will take place throughout the season. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except Christmas Day). For more information, call 610-388-2700 or visit www. brandywinemuseum.org. Through Jan. 8  ‘A Longwood Christmas’ “A Longwood Christmas” rings in the holiday season at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square) with a musically inspired display through Jan. 8. Inside the Conservatory, 16,000 seasonal plants, including poinsettias, cyclamen, and anthurium, flourish. A 30-foot floral tree takes center stage. The Music Room décor features an 18-foot Fraser Fir tree. Throughout the season, Longwood’s Grand Ballroom will feature free and ticketed holiday-inspired performances, as well as daily holiday sing-alongs performed on Longwood’s pipe organ. More than 500,000 outdoor lights adorn 124 trees. Admission to the Christmas display is by Timed Admission Ticket, with tickets purchased in advance for a specific date and time. There is no admittance to the gardens without a timed admission ticket. Guests should buy their tickets before arriving at the Gardens to ensure admittance. Tickets can be purchased online at www.longwoodgardens.org.

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For more information, call 610-388-1000. Through Jan. 8  ‘Yuletide at Winterthur’  Winterthur Museum (Route 52, Winterthur, Del.) features Henry Francis du Pont’s dazzling former home, decorated in holiday style. The majestic driedflower tree is on view in the Conservatory and features more than 60 varieties of flowers. This year’s Yuletide Tour highlights the holidays through the eyes of children. On display is an 18-room dollhouse mansion, decorated for Christmas and filled with more than 1,000 treasures. In addition, visitors will also enjoy viewing American Christmas vignettes, from skating and sleigh ride scenes inspired by the work of Currier & Ives to a Mississippi family’s holiday decorations on the eve of the Civil War, to the White House in the early 1900s, and more. For tickets and information, call 800-448-3883. Reservations are recommended. Open New Year’s Day. Closed on Christmas Day. Winterthur is open daily (including Mondays) during Yuletide, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The last Yuletide Tour is at 3:30 p.m. The Visitor Center Café and Cottage Café are open until 4 p.m. Galleries and stores are open until 5:30 p.m. Through Feb. 1 Avon Grove Seniors The Avon Grove Seniors meet on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the West Grove Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove). There is a covered dish meal every third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to the following activities: Bingo (Jan. 4),

If you can’t quite let the holidays go yet, you can see the last of the spectacular Yuletide at Winterthur display through Jan. 8 (see listing).

storyteller Diane (Jan. 11); covered dish (Jan. 18), game day (Jan. 25), bingo (Feb. 1). Call 610-255-4477 for more information. Jan. 7 ACT Annual Variety Show The Avon Grove Community Theatre Variety Show will be held Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (109 Gypsy Hill Rd., Landenberg). The family-friendly show has music, comedy and variety acts of all kinds. Tickets are $10 ($5 for seniors or children 12 and younger) at the door. Jan. 8 Record Collectors Music Expo The monthly Keystone Record Collectors Music Expo will be held at the Continental Inn (2285 Lincoln Highway east, Route 30, next to Dutch Wonderland) on Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dealers will buy, sell and trade records and music memorabilia.

Admission is free. Call 610932-7852 or visit www. recordcollectors.org. Jan. 11 Nutrition for seniors The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) invites the community to attend a free presentation focusing on “Healthy Eating on a Budget” on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. Licensed dietitian nutritionist and registered dietitian, Carol Sweeney, will discuss the importance of good nutrition and choosing healthier foods that offer the most nutritional value. She will offer suggestions for meal planning and making healthy, low-cost meals. For reservations, call 610-9325244 or email oxsrctr@ zoominternet.net. Jan. 21 Old Timers Baseball Banquet The 37th Annual Kennett Old Timers Baseball Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. in the Red

Clay Room of the Kennett Fire Company. Tickets are $36 and can be purchased at Burton’s Barber Shop (105 W. State St., Kennett Square), or by calling 610-444-9964. The guest speaker will be Chris Wheeler, longtime broadcaster and Phillies ambassador. Feb. 25 Kennett Winterfest Tickets are on sale for the Fifth Annual Kennett Winterfest on Feb. 25 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. in downtown Kennett Square. The tented event features brews by dozens of regional breweries, as well as food trucks, and live music by Shady Groove. Tickets are $60 (designated driver tickets $15). Visit www.kennettwinterfest. com for tickets and more information. 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: Sharon Little (Jan. 6, 8 p.m., $16 and $20); JC Brooks with the GTVs (Jan. 13, 8 p.m., $20 and $23); Chicago tribute band Chicago 9 (Jan. 14, 8 p.m., $25 and $28); open mic with Matt Sevier (Jan. 15, 7 p.m., $4); Rolling Stones tribute band Dead Flowers (Jan. 20, 8 p.m., $16 and $20); comedian Big Daddy Graham (Jan. 21, 8 p.m., $25 and $30); Stand Up At the Flash with Chris Coccia, Missy Grynkiewicz, Chris Stenta and Jeremy Hall (Jan. 26, 8 p.m., $12 and $14); Kategory 5 plays the ‘70s (Jan. 27 and 28, 8 p.m., $15 and $22); To submit items to the Calendar of Events, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty. com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

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RICHARD J. WEINACHT Prof. Richard J. Weinacht, 85, of Bethany Beach, Del., and Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community in West Grove, passed away after a long illness on Dec. 26. Born and raised in New Jersey, he received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a masters degree in civil engineering from Columbia University. Following a tour of duty with the U.S. Navy, Dr. Weinacht returned to academic studies and received a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Maryland. A National Science Foundation post-doctoral appointment at New York University preceded his 45-year career at the University of Delaware, Department of Mathematical Sciences, retiring as professor. Post-retirement, he continued to be active in research and teaching as an emeritus professor. A longtime resident of Newark, Del., Richard was an avid sailor, racing, cruising and fishing on the Chesapeake and Rehoboth bays. A lifelong basketball player, he was a regular at noon pick-up basketball games at the University of Delaware Carpenter Sports Building, playing into his 80s. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Bernice; sons and daughters, Paul Weinacht and wife Janette, John Weinacht and wife Amy, Karen Ruben and husband Richard, Richard Weinacht, Joseph Weinacht and wife Jody, and Judith Weinacht; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandson. A funeral was held Dec. 30. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Department of Mathematical Sciences in memory of Dr. Richard Weinacht, c/o the University of Delaware Development Office, Development and Alumni Relations Gifts Receiving and Processing Office, 83 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, DE 19716. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

VALERIE LYNN FAIRMAN Valerie Lynn Fairman, 23, of Oxford, passed away on Dec. 21 at Brandywine Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Gary and Janice Lynn Fairman of Oxford. She attended Safe Harbor Baptist Church in Cochranville. As a child, she played softball for Oxford Little League. Valerie was a loving, caring mother and daughter, and will be greatly missed by her birth family and adopted family. She is survived by her parents; daughter, Nevaeh Lynn Fairman; five sisters, Jackie Regal, Janet Fairman, Karen Fairman, Angela Fairman and Nicole Fairman; and four brothers, Joey Fairman, Andre Fairman, Brian Fairman and Robert Fairman. She was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Regal. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Safe Harbor Baptist Church (478 Daleville Rd., Cochranville). Interment will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

a.m. to noon Jan. 6 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (250 W. State St., Kennett Square). A service celebrating her life will follow at noon. Inurnment will be in Longwood Cemetery, Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Employee Appreciation Fund at Ware Presbyterian Village will be honored. Make checks to Ware Presbyterian Village, write “In Memory of Florence Parrett” in memo and send to 7 E. Locust Lane, Oxford, PA 19363. To view Florence’s online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

JEAN M. ZUNINO Jean M. Zunino, 73, of Avondale, passed away on Dec. 24, surrounded by her family, at the Chester County Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph L. Zunino, who passed away in 2008, and with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary D’Annunzio Lattanzio. Jean was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and being with her family and friends. She was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church in Avondale. She is survived by one son, Joseph A. Zunino, Jr. and his wife Dawn of Toughkenamon; one daughter, Deana Fragale and her husband Michael of Kennett Square; two brothers, John Lattanzio of Avondale, and William Lattanzio of Kennett Square; one sister, Lucy DiUbaldo of Avondale; five grandchildren; and her friend, Joe Olivieri of Kaolin. She was predeceased by one brother, Robert Lattanzio, Jr. A funeral was held Dec. 29. Burial was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. In memory of Jean, a contribution may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

PEARL ELIZABETH BEST Pearl Elizabeth Best, 93, of Yorklyn, Del., passed away on Dec. 21 at her residence. She was the wife of Elmer A. Best, who passed away in 1970, and with whom she shared 19 years of marriage. Born in Unionville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl Suloff Dunn. Pearl was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching cowboy movies, reading about cowboys , doing Word Find, and being with her family and friends. She is survived by three sons, Robert E. Best and his wife Diana of Landenberg, Richard A. Best of Yorklyn, and William J. Best and his wife Susan of Yorklyn; three daughters, Rose M. Price and her husband Gary of Landenberg, Barbara A. Best of Yorklyn, and Patricia A. Ward and her husband Wayn of Las Vegas, Nev.; six brothers, John Dunn of Downingtown, Mark Dunn of Coatesville, Fred Dunn of Landenberg, Gerald Dunn of West Grove, Sam Dunn of West Grove, and Boyd Dunn of Avondale; two sisters, Joann Torello of Kennett Square, and June Basher of Casa Grande, Ariz.; ten grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Pearl was predeceased by one son, Gary “Jake” L. Dempsey; two brothers, Joe Dunn and Jim Dunn; and one sister, Mary Savini. A funeral was held Dec. 29. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. In memory of Pearl, a contribution may be made to Delaware Hospice, 16 Polly

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Drummond Center, Polly Drummond Shopping Center, Newark, DE 19711; or to the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, Suite 1200, 4701 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

ANTHONY JOHN SEIDL, JR. Anthony John “Tony” Seidl, Jr., 70, of Delmar, Md., passed away on Dec. 7 at Coastal Hospice at the Lakes in Salisbury, Md., of congestive heart failure. Tony was loved and cared for by his wife, Andrea J. Gentry-Seidl, born and raised in West Grove, following 12 years together. Tony was born in 1946 in Washington, D.C., and was predeceased by his mother, Marie M. Nostadt-Seidl and Anthony J. Seidl, Sr., and was raised in Silver Spring, Md. He graduated from Georgetown Preparatory School in Georgetown, Md. A lifelong trucker, he was previously employed by Maloney Concrete Company as a driver and safety director, Koske Trucking, and for 14 years until 2012 by Pepsi/Pepsi Bottling Ventures of Salisbury, Md. He loved truck driving. especially his Pepsi truck, Baby. In addition to his wife, he is survived by son Anthony J. “JR” Seidl, III (wife Dorothy) of Myrtle Point, Ore., daughter Mary-Seidl Pietsch (husband George) of Hagerstown, Md.; and stepsons Frank Gerlando of Ocean City, Md., and Dominick Gerlando of Hagerstown, Md. He was blessed with six grandchildren, Matthew Gerlando, Dominick Gerlando, Jr., Donna Rae Seidl, Kati Pietsch, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Seidl and the late George “Ricky” Pietsch Jr.; and a great-grandson, Brendan Pietsch. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the online GoFundMe Anthony J. Seidl Fund to offset medical and interment costs; or Coastal Hospice at the Lakes, P. O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802-1733. Following a life gift to the Maryland Anatomy Board for medical research, it was Tony’s hope that much could be learned about heart/kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes and the effects of smoking. He will be interred privately in Clinton, Md.

FLORENCE A. VEAZEY PARRETT Florence A. Veazey Parrett, 100, of Chadds Ford, died on Dec. 29 at the Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. She was the wife of the late Ralph L. Parrett Sr., who died in 1979, and with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, she was a daughter of the late John and the late Lena Douty Veazey. She lived in Chadds Ford for over 45 years with her family. She frequently enjoyed camping with her family in their RV, and especially enjoyed trips to Indian River Inlet and the Delaware beaches. Survivors include one son, Richard Parrett and his wife Nancy of Bethany Beach, Del.; one daughter, Carol Hammond of Milford, Del.; two daughters-in-law, Joyce Parrett of Kennett Square and Alma Elizabeth Parrett of Chadds Ford; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two sons, Ralph L. Jr., and Robert L.; one brother, John; and one sister Doris. A visitation with family and friends will be held from 11

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Avon Grove recognizes 24 standout athletes who competed in fall sports By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer In recent years, the Avon Grove School District has made a point to recognize the achievements of its student-athletes by inviting them to a school board meeting at the conclusion of the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons. At the school board meeting on Dec. 15, it was time to honor the standout athletes who competed in sports during the fall season. Vanessa Robtison, the Avon Grove High School athletic director, led a presentation on 24 student-athletes who excelled in their respective sports—and in the classroom. Robtison noted that the 24 athletes recognized have a combined GPA of 3.941375. Here’s a look at some of the athletes who were honored that evening: Cheerleading Robtison highlighted the accomplishments of two senior cheerleaders, Emma Meade and Samantha Curran. Robtison lauded Meade as a student “who sets the standard as a terrific Avon Grove student, teammate and cheerleader. She is respectful, hardworking and an example to everyone she meets. Emma can always be seen working with the newer members of the squad to show them how it is done and sharing what the team expectations are. Emma is usually pushing herself and her group to be the best they can be.” Robtison said that Curran “works hard at everything she does—her grades, her stunts and her coaching.” Curran is a student-coach for the Avon Grove Wildcats organization, where she coaches the girls at practices and games. She has coached the Avon Grove Wildcats to two firstplace finishes in the past few years. “Sam will truly be missed when she graduates,” Robtison said. Boys Cross Country Hunter Jarratt is a senior and was co-captain of the cross country team. As a captain, he helped lead the team to a tenth-place finish at the District 1 Championship. “This is the team’s best finish as a AAA school,” Robtison noted, explaining that Jarratt encouraged his teammates to attend summer runs to get ready for the upcoming season, and the hard work paid off. “Hunter has a love for running that his coach and teammates feed off,” Robtison explained. Jarratt dropped a minute and 30 seconds off his time and ran a season-best 16:32 at the Paul Short Invitational. He will be attending Bloomsburg University next year. Senior Matt Chapla came back from an injury his junior year and was

one of Avon Grove’s top three runners all season long in 2016. “Matt’s dedication helped push his team to their first ever victory over cross country powerhouse West Chester Henderson on their home course,” Robtison explained. “He was a big reason why Avon Grove had their best finishes at the Paul Short Invitational and the Ches-Mont Championship.” Chapla earned several awards throughout the season, including medals at Bulldog (tenth place finish) and the Ches-Mont Championships (12th place finish). He was named to the Second Team All-Ches-Mont League. Chapla’s personal best of 16:22 was just five seconds away from qualifying for States. Matt has plans to attend Virginia Tech or Penn State after graduation. Junior Noah Dusseau was also a standout for the cross country team. He qualified for the state meet by finishing 28th with a time of 16:08 at the ultra competitive District 1 Championship. “Noah represented his team and school well on a challenging course by finishing 67th with a time of 17:05,” Robtison explained, noting that Dusseau was Avon Grove’s best runner all season long. He finished in second place to the state’s top returning runner at the Bulldog Invitational to win his first medal of the season. He also earned a trophy for his fourth-place finish at the ChesMont League championships. “Noah has a bright future as he returns next year as one of the top runners in the state,” Robtison said. “He will help lead his team by being a team captain.” Girls Cross Country Robtison talked about three top performers on the girls cross country squad: Molly Jacobs, Lauren Jones, and Lindsay Smyth. Jacobs has been a leader on the squad since her freshman year, and helps motivate her teammates. She was unanimously picked as a Second Team All-Ches-Mont League selection based on her performances at the Ches-Mont League meet and districts. She started the season at 20:32 and ran her best time of 19:26 at the Paul Short Invitational. Jacobs can run a 20-minute 5k, regardless of the course, weather, day, and who the competition is. She is going to continue her academic and athletic career at Saint Joe’s, Loyola or York College next fall. Jones was lauded for her leadership skills, and for helping her teammates. “Lauren has naturally strong leadership skills and cares about all the athletes on her team,” Robtison explained. “She would pick up runners who had not quite finished

the workout or race and cheer for them.” Jones started her senior season off at 24:13 and ended it with a time of 20:55. She is going to continue her academic career at University of Tampa or Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale next fall. Smyth has also taken on leadership roles with the team. “This season,” Robtison explained, “she served as the warmup captain. Each day, it was her responsibility to rally up the team and get them started on the warmup routine.” Smyth was able to drop her time from 21:40 at the start of the season to 19:54 at districts, and has the potential to improve her times even more. She will continue her academic and athletic career at Kutztown University next fall. Field Hockey Lindsay Traino is a three-year varsity player and starter for the field hockey team. As a captain, Lindsay helped lead the team to a 13-5 season, a number-ten district ranking, and first place Sportsmanship Award for the Ches-Mont National League. She was also the team’s second-leading goal scorer with 10 goals, 6 assists and 26 points. Lindsay received Second Team All-Ches-Mont Honors and was awarded the team’s Coaches’ Award for the second consecutive year because of her dedication, work ethic, and unending help throughout the season. “Not only is Lindsay a stand-out field hockey player, but she has excelled in the classroom as well and will earn All-Academic Honors at both the state and national levels,” Robtison explained. Caroline McCulley is also a threeyear varsity player and captain of the field hockey team. Caroline played an integral part in the team’s success this season as both a forward and midfielder, contributing two goals and 11 assists. She was named as one of the team’s Most Outstanding Seniors because of her aggressive play, determination, and willingness to play any role on the field. Caroline received Honorable Mention AllChes-Mont honors, and will also receive All-State and National AllAcademic Honors. Emma McCulley is a first-year varsity forward for the field hockey team. “Emma was a huge contributor to the team’s success this season posting 15 goals, 10 assists and 40 points,” Robtison said, explaining that not since 2005 has 15 goals been scored in a single season by a player. She consistently was in the top 15 for all high school goal scorers in the Philadelphia area. McCulley unanimously earned

First Team All-Ches-Mont honors. She was also awarded the Most Outstanding Offensive Player of the year Award for the team. Next year, as a senior, she will be looked to as a leader and key starter of the 2017 field hockey team. Football Brett Yurkovich was selected to the 2016 All-Ches-Mont Academic Team. He has a 4.47 GPA and is ranked 18 in a senior class with 456 members. Brett is a four-year member of the football program and two-year varsity starter at wide receiver with three receiving touchdowns in his career. He was also a co-captain his senior year. “Brett represents a great example of what a student-athlete truly can be,” Robtison said. Spencer Wallace is a three-year varsity starter and a four-year member of the football program. Spencer was selected as a Second Team AllChes-Mont selection as an offensive lineman and was a co-captain for the 2016 team. Spencer has a 3.91 GPA and is ranked 102 of 456 in his class. He was honored to wear the number 55 jersey, which is given to the player on the football team who most represents the core values of the program. Golf Matt Chalupa is a four-year player on the varsity golf team and a three-time district qualifier. During his senior year he served as captain of the golf team. He is an outstanding student whose efforts and achievements, both academically and scholastically, have earned him a significant financial package to attend and play golf at York College. Like Chalupa, Nick Conley is also a four-year member on the golf team. This year, Conley qualified for participation in the district tournament. “Nick is also an excellent student and has been accepted by Purdue University, among others,” Robtison explained. “His personal maturity and quiet leadership have made him a senior leader, who leads by example.” Boys Soccer Stetson Fenster is a four-year varsity player that includes two years as a team captain. He was a First Team and Second Team All Ches-Mont League selection and a top goal-scorer for two seasons. In addition to his accomplishments on the field, he is also an exceptional student-athlete, a National Honor Society member, and is well-respected by his teammates, peers, faculty and staff. He is also a regionally qualified soccer official and has aspirations of moving on to a national level. Daniel Perkins is a co-captain and a First Team All-Ches-Mont League

defender during his senior season. He also earned Honorable Mention All-Ches-Mont League honors as a junior. He exhibits strong character and discipline on the field as well as in the classroom. He also is the epitome of a student-athlete. He was this year’s recipient of the soccer team’s MVP Award after earning the team’s Unsung Hero Award last year as a junior. Girls Soccer Lauren Kretzing is a sophomore who started every game this season and was one of the most consistent players on the team. She is a member of the girls soccer leadership council and holds the respect of all of her teammates. Her teammates voted her as one of the players they most wanted to be the face of the program. “She embraced the role of playing one of the most thankless, yet important positions on the entire field,” Robtison explained. “She also stepped up the second half of the season and took it upon herself to control the defensive midfield. Her coaches and teammates are appreciative of her ability to always remain positive and lighten the mood when necessary. She was voted to the 2016 All-Ches- Mont League Honorable Mention Team. Shannon Oakes played in the first two games of her junior season and scored in both of them. She suffered a season-ending foot injury in the second game and did not step back on the field as a player again. “She is a fierce competitor and it was very difficult for her to sit on the bench,” Robtison explained. “However, she did everything possible to do whatever she could to benefit the team. Whether it was pumping players up before games, or getting the team focused when needed, Shannon went above and beyond as a leader and a captain. She became more of a coach on the sidelines helping individual players and communicating what needed to be done on the field.” Genevieve Edelson earned the Most Outstanding Senior on the team this year. She started every game and was the most consistent defender on the team despite her desire to play an attacking role. She expressed her willingness to do whatever the team needed and was an example of a true team player. Her positive, neverquit attitude and toughness provided a good example for the younger players to follow. She was voted to the 2016 All-Ches-Mont League Second Team. Girls Tennis Senior Sophia Plankinton was a varsity player all three years with the tennis team, a captain twice and the top player on the squad the past two seasons. Her competitive drive and analytical mind made her invaluable as she served as an extension of the

coaching staff and led by example at every practice and match. She played in the Ches-Mont singles tournament twice and the doubles tournament three times where she recorded multiple wins. Marisa Glick is a sophomore that has played varsity singles in both of her seasons so far. It’s rare to have underclassmen play on varsity in tennis, it’s even more rare to have them be one of the top three players. Her on-court performance this year was commendable, recording wins against West Chester Rustin, Great Valley and Unionville, a team that made it deep in the state playoffs. She has been a captain once and will undoubtedly return to that post again in the future as one of the most well-liked and well-respected players on the team. Girls Volleyball Chloee Kleespies is a four-year varsity starter who transferred to Avon Grove for her senior year. She led the team this season with most kills and was second in leading the team in digs and blocks. Chloee was awarded the Coaches Award this year and received First Team All-Ches-Mont honors. She also receive First Team All-Che-’Mont honors her freshman, sophomore and junior year along with First Team All-District 1 honors her sophomore and junior year. Chloee was also nominated for Gatorade Player of the year. She will be playing volleyball and serve as a thrower in track and field at the University of Toledo next fall. Julia Crabtree is a four-year varsity starter. As a team captain her junior and senior year, Julia was one who impacted the team in a positive way. Always encouraging her teammates on and off the court, Julia showed that she had a true passion for the sport. She led the team this season in digs and aces and was second leading the team in kills. She was awarded Most Outstanding Senior and First Team All- Ches-Mont honors this season. She was also named Second Team All-Ches-Mont her sophomore year, First Team All-Ches-Mont her junior year and Second Team All-District 1 honors her junior year as well. Next fall, she will be playing volleyball at Elon University. Superintendent Christopher Marchese and school board member Brian Gaerity both lauded the Avon Grove student-athletes for all their hard work and dedication. “The work that you have put into your sports is amazing,” Gaerity said. “I’m really impressed by what you do, and thank you for representing Avon Grove so well.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty. com.

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Sharon Little to perform at the Kennett Flash By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer From waiting on tables in a Philadelphia coffee shop to touring with Robert Plant, the musical journey of Sharon Little has been one guided by manifest integrity. If anyone doubts that that integrity, all they need to do is listen to her latest CD, or better yet, attend her Jan. 6 concert at the Kennett Flash, presented by 88.5 WXPN. “Paper Doll,” the second album by Little, is a follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2008 CBS Records debut, “Perfect Time For A Breakdown.” Produced by Grammywinning producer Don Was, “Paper Doll” is a response to a pop-culture mindset that seems to require female entertainers to adopt a particular look or behave outrageously in order to gain attention. The release serves as Little’s manifesto that she be judged on what she

offers through her music, and not by the outfits she wears, or who she’s been dating. She delivers this message through songs that effortlessly fuse pop, rock, R&B, and even a taste of electronic music, in a direct, emotionally potent style. “It often seems that female artists have to look and act in a certain way in order to be successful – like they’re paper dolls and society or ‘the business’ just slaps these images on them,” Little said. “We have these young girls acting and dressing in a very overly sexual way, like they’re grown women. Is that their idea, or have they been told to look and act that way in order to sell themselves? Either way, it’s just sad. “I thought we women were supposed to have made great strides in the past several decades. Spending ten minutes on a few popular websites makes me feel like we’ve

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CBS Records artist Sharon Little will be performing at the Kennett Flash on Jan. 6.

only gone backward,” she added. While working as a waitress in Philadelphia, Little performed with local bands and independently released an album in 2006 titled “Drawing Circles,” before being signed to CBS Records in early 2008. Soon after, she was chosen as the opening act for former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and T-Bone Burnett on their North American “Raising Sand” tour. Her first album with CBS, “Perfect Time for a Breakdown,” was released on May 27, 2008. Following that tour and countless other gigs throughout the U.S., Little spent months honing the many song ideas she had been developing with her collaborator, Scot Sax, into a song cycle that became “Paper Doll.” The CD’s songs “Shake and Shiver,” “If You Want To See Me Cry” and “Good Goodbye” are rooted in the turmoil

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In 2008, Little toured with Robert Plant, Alison Kraus and T-Bone Burnett.

often found in personal relationships. Little chronicles the process of healing the emotional wounds, observed from a perspective of inner strength and self-awareness. Born and raised in a blue-collar family in Philadelphia, Little wasn’t exposed to much pop music as a child. She

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Little will be performing songs from her latest CD, ‘Paper Doll.’

seldom listened to the radio, and her family did not own a television until she was 11. At 16, she got her first guitar from a woman whose daughter – Little’s friend – had been killed in a car accident. “I found myself channeling the pain and grief I was going through, with my voice and my guitar,” she said. “That’s where my soul was born.” “Paper Doll” arrives after a busy two years for Little. Her music has been heard often on television. “Follow That Sound” became the theme for “The Cleaner” on A&E. She performed another track from that album, “Spaceship,” in a sequence shot in New York’s 34th Street subway station for an episode of “CSI: NY,” and her songs have also been featured on “NCIS,” “The Good Wife,” “Ghost Whisperer” and “NUMB3RS.” “Three

years ago, I had never been in any states besides Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Texas, and now I’ve been to every state in this country except three,” Little said. “I’ve met countless artists who’ve inspired me greatly, and my music has been heard all over TV. I’ve got a lot of people behind me, helping me to achieve my dream to be a true artist, and I hope to show aspiring young artists that they, too, can achieve their dreams without compromising who they really are.” Sharon Little performs with Josh Komorowski at the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square on Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 to $20 through www.ticketfly.com and www.kennettflash.org. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary on the Estate of David Charles Shackett, Deceased, late of West Nottingham 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 Robert Paul Shackett, Administrator. C/O Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire. 208 E. Locust St., Oxford, PA 19363 12p-28-3t

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IN the Estate of Stephen Paul Thiel, a/k/a Steve Thiel, Deceased, Late of W. Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. NOTICE is hereby given that Letters of Administration in the Estate of the above named Decedent have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims against the same will make them known without delay to: Othmar C. Thiel, Jr. 43 W. 18th Street Front Royal, VA 22630 Michelle A. Tokarsky, Esquire Silverman, Tokarsky, Forman & Hill, LLC 227 Franklin Street, Suite 410 Johnstown, PA 15901 12p-21-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted to J. Scott Vines and Gail Burcham, Co-Executor/ Executrix for the Estate of Lorraine C. Vines, whose last address was Lower Oxford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Any person having a claim to this Estate is asked to make same C/O R. Samuel McMichael, Esquire, P.O. Box 296, Oxford, PA 19363. 12p-28-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary on the Estate of William Chris Vergos, Deceased, late of Nottingham Township, Chester County, PA. have been granted to the undersigned who request 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: Peter Vergos, Executor 117 Scroggy Road Oxford, PA 19363 12p-28-3t

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(10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-1-31 Writ of Execution No. 2015-06480 DEBT $71,168.67 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, with the buildings thereon erected, situate in the Borough of Parkesburg, County of Chester, and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a post in the north line of Academy Street or Chapel Avenue at the junction of a street 40 feet wide, known as Green Street, and in the east line of said street; thence along the east line of said Green Street north 14 3/4 degrees west 361 1/2 feet to a post in the south line of an alley running eastward at right angles from said Green Street, known as North Alley; thence north 75 1/4 degrees east along the south line of said alley 100 feet to a post; thence south 14 3/4 degrees east along lands late of Hannah A. Wilson, deceased, 361 1/2 feet to a post in the north line of Academy Street or Chapel Avenue aforesaid; thence south 75 1/4 degrees west along the north line of said street or avenue 100 feet to the place of beginning. CONTAINING 36,150 square feet of land. BEING the same premises which Andrew M. Cuomo, Secretary of Housing and urban development, by Deed dated 11/13/1997 and recorded 12/04/1997 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 4268, Page 914, granted and conveyed unto Erick Barsness and Eugene Barsness. And said Eugene Barsness departed this 10/28/12 and Erick Barsness departed this life 04/17/14 vested the title solely in unknown heirs, successors, assigns and all persons, firms or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Erick Barsness, deceased, by rights of surviorship. BEING known as: 147 Chapel Avenue, Parkesburg Borough, PA 19365 PARCEL No.: 8-4-16 IMPROVEMENTS: residential property. PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER ERICK BARSNESS, DECEASED SALE ADDRESS: 147 Chapel Avenue, Parkesburg Borough, PA 19365 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS, KIRN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 215942-2090 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, February 20, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-1-26 Writ of Execution No. 2016-00223 DEBT $164,530.40 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land together with the improvements thereon erected. SITUATE north of First Avenue, in the Borough of Parkesburg, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at the southwest corner thereof, a point in the middle of a 28 feet wide right-of-way for a roadway and located 170 feet northward from the middle of First Avenue; thence along in the middle of said 28 feet wide roadway, north 7 degrees 57 minutes west 75 feet to a point, in the middle thereof, thence by remaining land of Horace A. Bailey, Jr., et ux, north 82 degrees 43 minutes east 92 feet to an iron pin on the line of land formerly of N.J. Daparda; thence along the same now a right-of-way of the Philadelphia Electric Company, south 11 degrees 52 minutes east 75.2 feet to an iron pin, thence by land conveyed to John L. Rutledge, south 82 degrees 43 minutes west, 97.25 feet to the place of beginning. BEING Tax UPI No. 8-4-87.1B. BEING the same premises which Robert L. Doyle and Rhonda L. Topper, by indenture dated 10-15-04 and recorded 10-29-04 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester in Record Book 6321, Page 1219, granted and conveyed unto Robert L. Doyle. 8-4-87.1B BEING the same premises which Robert L. Doyle, by Deed dated February 20, 2007 iand recorded February 22, 1007n the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 7088, Page 1976, granted and conveyed unto and conveyed unto Andrew J. Nicholl and Amy M. Whisler,

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Legals DEBT $234,972.63 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in the Township of Highland, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a subdivision of land about to be conveyed to Charles and Dorothy Manley made by Berger & Hayes, Inc., dated December 6, 1976, and last revised January 5, 1977, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pin on the proposed west right-of-way line of McHenry Road with Lenover Road (T-367) said point being located the following two courses and distances on the intersection of said McHenry Road with Lenover Road (T-367) to wit: thence (1) south 19 degrees 15 minutes 45 seconds west 749.10 feet to a point; thence (2) south 60 degrees 37 minutes 10 seconds west 37.84 feet to the place of beginning; thence along the land belonging to Earl E. Mest, south 60 degrees 37 minutes 10 seconds west 230.19 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said land of Earl E. Mast, and along other lands belonging to the grantorherein, the following two courses and distances to wit: (1) north 19 degrees 15 minutes 45 seconds east 372.79 feet to an iron pin; thence (2) south 70 degrees 44 minutes 15 seconds east 177.10 feet to an iron pin on the title line in the bed of the said McHenry Road (T-346); thence along the said title line in the bed of said road, south 19 degrees 15 minutes 45 seconds west 171.60 feet to the first mentioned iron pin on the west line of McHenry Road; thence crossing the bed of said road, south 60 degrees 37 minutes 10 seconds west 37.84 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. UPI# 45-2-54-60 BEING the same premises which Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation by Court Order dated January 11, 2-11 and recorded January 19, 2011 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 8101, Page 1667, conveyed unto Theodore P. Perpinka and Linda S. Perpinka, aka Linda S. Reel. BEING known as: 148 McHenry Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365 PARCEL No.: 45-2-54-6 IMPROVEMENTS: residential property. PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: THEODORE P. PERPINKA and LINDA S. PERPINKA SALE ADDRESS: 148 McHenry Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS, KIRN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 215942-2090 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 12p-28-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, February 20, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-1-18 Writ of Execution No. 2015-11264 DEBT $52,444.81 TRACT 1: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, with the improvements thereon erected, situate on the north side of Strasburg Avenue, in the said Borough of Parkesburg, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the middle of said Avenue, 410 feet west from the west side of North Culvert Street, the southwest corner of lot of land owned now or late by Charles Miller, and extending thence along the west side of said Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land north 19 degrees 28 minutes east, 290.4 feet to the middle of a 20 feet wide public alley, known as North Alley, thence along the middle of sail Alley North 70 degrees 32 minutes west, 50 feet to a point; thence south 19 degrees 28 minutes west, 290.4 feet to the middle of Strasburg Avenue aforesaid; and thence finally along said Avenue south 70 degrees 32 minutes east, 50 feet to the place of beginning. CONTAINING 4,520 square feet of land, be the same more or less. TRACT 2: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate on the north side of Strasburg Avenue, in the said Borough Parkesburg, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the middle of said Avenue 460 feet west from the west side of North Culvert Street, the southwest corner of a Lot now owned by the said Grantee, and extending thence along the west side of Granteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said Lot north 19 degrees 28 minutes east, 290.4 feet to the middle of a 20 feet wide public alley known as North Alley; thence along the middle of said Alley north 70 degrees 32 minutes west, 50

feet to a point at the northwest corner of land of A. L. Good; thence south 19 degrees 28 minutes west, 290.4 feet to the middle of Strasburg Avenue aforesaid; and thence finally along said Avenue south 70 degrees 32 minutes east, 50 feet to the place of beginning. CONTAINING 4,520 square feet to land, be the same more or less. BEING the same premises which Martha G. Soles, Executrix of the Estate of Marian A. Winters, deceased, by Deed dated February 15, 1991, recorded February 19, 1991, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County, Pennsylvania, in Record Book 2311 at Page 105, granted and conveyed unto Jeffrey Alan Simmons and Mary Edith Simmons, husband and wife, and John A. Simmons (now deceased) and Shirley A. Simmons (now deceased), husband and wife, an undivided one-half (1/2) interest unto Jeffrey Alan Simmons and Mary Edith Simmons, husband and wife, as tenants by the entireties; an undivided one-half (1/2) interest unto John A. Simmons (now deceased) and Shirley A. Simmons (now deceased), husband and wife, as tenants by the entireties; said undivided interests to be held as joint tenants with right of survivorship. PLAINTIFF: Fulton Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: JEFFREY A. SIMMONS and MARY EDITH SIMMONS a/k/a MARY EDITH CAIRNS

space as shown on said plan; thence extending from said point of beginning and extending along Chalfont Road the 2 following courses and distances (1) south 66 degrees, 45 minutes, 00 seconds east 142.00 feet to a point of curve (2) on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 590.00 feet the arc distance of 52.67 feet to a point a corner of Lot No. 16 on said plan; thence extending along the same, south 08 degrees, 08 minutes, 07 seconds west 178.11 feet to a point in line of land of Nicholas E. Basillo; thence extending along the same, north 87 degrees, 26 minutes, 13 seconds west 224.99 feet to a point a corner of open space; thence extending along the same, north 23 degrees, 15 minutes, 00 seconds east, 254.53 feet to a point on the southerly side of Chalfont Road, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot 15 on said Plan. PARCEL Number: 61-5-88.17 BEING the same property which Feng Li and Zhan Wang by Deed dated June 12, 2003 and recorded on June 24, 2003, with the Chester Recorder of Deeds Office in Deed Book 5753, Page 1688, granted and conveyed unto Carl Kumpf and Janis Kumpf. PLAINTIFF: Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania VS DEFENDANT: CARL KUMPF and JANIS KUMPF

SALE ADDRESS: 429 Strasburg Avenue, Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania 19365

SALE ADDRESS: 104 Chalfont Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348

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ALL THAT CERTAIN parcel of real property, hereditaments and appurtenances, situate in the Township of East Nottingham, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, according to the Subdivision Plan prepared by Brandywine Valley Engineers, Inc., 2423 Third Avenue, Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, identified as Project No. 1383-00, Drawing No. 79-138300, dated 03/23/1988, as is recorded in the Recorder of Deeds Office of Chester County after final approval by East Nottingham Township and more particularly described as follows:

BLR# 59-8-139.1 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Cwalt 2006-20Cb) VS DEFENDANT: DAVID ROBINSON a/k/a DAVID WILLIAM ROBINSON and MICHELLE ROBINSON a/k/a MICHELLE RENEE ROBINSON SALE ADDRESS: 336 Rosehill Road, West Grove, PA 19390-9701 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND& JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 12p-28-3t

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BEGINNING at a point which is the northeast corner of the herein conveyed lot, which is the same point at which the right of way lines of L.R. 15010 and Township Road T-315 intersect and thence proceeding along the eastern boundary of this Lot No. 1, south 6 degrees 25 minutes 41 seconds west for a distance of 146.35 feet to the southeast corner of this herein described lot also adjoining other lands of C. Edward Lawrie and about to be conveyed to T. Jean Lawrie; thence proceeding along the southern boundary of this Lot No. 1, south 83 degrees 34 minutes 19 seconds west for a distance of 272.87 feet to the southwest corner of this herein described Lot No. 1; thence proceeding along the western boundary of this Lot No. 1, north 11 degrees 36 minutes 53 seconds east for a distance of 220.39 feet to the northwest corner of this Lot No. 1 also lying at the edge of the right of way of Township Road T-315 being 25 feet from the center line of Township Road T-315; thence proceeding along the northern boundary of this Lot No. 1, south 79 degrees 15 minutes 48 seconds east for a distance of 214.14 feet to the point of beginning. TAX ID / Parcel No. 69-06-0067.020 and UPI No. 69-6-67.2 BEING the same premises which Anthony J. Slezak and Patricia A. Slezak, husband and wife, by Deed dated 8/31/11 and recorded 9/20/11 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, in Deed Book 8249 Page 2161 and Instrument #11124040 granted and conveyed unto Jeffrey A. Boyle, a single individual, in fee. PLAINTIFF: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association VS DEFENDANT: JEFFREY A. BOYLE SALE ADDRESS: 538 5th Street, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, 610-278-6800 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM.

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By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, February 20, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-1-47 Writ of Execution No. 2016-05115 DEBT $240,786.52 ALL THAT CERTAIN, message, lot or piece of land situate on, in the Township of New Garden, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as follows, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land, situate in New Garden Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described more particularly according to a Subdivision Plan for Lattanzio Brothers, made by H2 Engineering, Registered Surveyors, dated September 8, 1977 and revised October 15, 1977 there being Lot 5 of Subdivision Plan, as follows: BEGINNING at a point set in the title line of Public Road T-333 known as Starr Road leading in an easterly direction PA Route 41 and a westerly direction to Penn Green Road, said point marking the northeasterly corner of this about to be described tract and the northwesterly corner of Lot 4 on said Plan, said point being set south 87 degrees, 11 minutes, 58 seconds west measured along said title line from a point set at the point of intersection of the title line of said Public Road T-3333 with the title line of Public Road LR 15036 known as Newark Road leading in a northerly direction to Baltimore Pike and a southerly direction to Delaware 271.58 feet to the said point of beginning, thence leaving said point of beginning, leaving said title line of Public Road T-333, and by said land of Lot 4 and partly by land of Lot 3, south 2 degrees, 48 minutes, 02 seconds east, 316 feet to a point marking the southeasterly corner of this and a corner of other lands of Lattanzio Brothers of which this was a part; thence by said other lands the following two courses and distances, to wit: (1) south 87 degrees, 11 minutes, 58 seconds west, 150 feet to a point (2) north 2 degrees, 48 minutes, 02 seconds west, 316.00 feet to a joint marking the northwesterly corner of

this and set in the title line of Public Road T-333 aforementioned; thence by said title line north 87 degrees, 11 minutes, 58 seconds east, 150.00 feet to a point being the first mentioned point and place of beginning. CONTAINING 1.088 acres of land be the same more or less. BEING UPI Number 60-3-265.3 PARCEL No.: 60-3-265.3 BEING known as:. 296 Starr Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 BEING the same property conveyed to Louis L. Diangelis and Rae L. Diangelis, husband and wife who acquired title, as tenants by the entirety, by virtue of a Deed from Jeffery C. Dunn and Dawn D. Dunn, husband and wife, dated July 9, 2003, recorded July 11, 2003, at Document ID 10270110, and recorded in Book 5781, Page 1340, Chester County, Pennsylvania Records. INFORMATIONAL note: Louis L. Diangelis dated died August 3, 2009. Pursuant to the tenancy language in the above-mentioned Deed, all of his interest passed to Rae L. Diangelis. PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, NA VS DEFENDANT: RAE L. DIANGELIS, aka RAE LYNN DIANGELIS SALE ADDRESS: 296 Starr Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI, LLC, 614-220-5611 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 12p-28-3t

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