Chester County Press 2-11-2015 Edition

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Kennett School Board unveils $79 million preliminary budget

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

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The Kennett School Board unveiled a $79,062,067 preliminary budget at the Feb. 9 meeting, unanimously adopting the spending plan so that district officials can continue to finetune it until a final budget is adopted in June.

Overall, spending is increasing by approximately $3.1 million. Like most other districts in Pennsylvania, the

Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) is seeing a large year-to-year increase in the state-mandated contribution to the Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS). Last year, the district budgeted $6,213,503 for PSERS. The retirement costs for 2015-2016 are expected to be $7,565,364, which is an increase of $1,351,861—a 21.76 percent hike.

Salaries are increasing by $838,810, or 2.90 percent, dis-

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Oxford’s Hubley signs to play with Kutztown University...............1B

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Jennifer DiMedio of Glenmoore and her children Jude, Jamie and Jocelyn take a bite out of the annual Chocolate Lovers Festival, held Feb. 8 at Kennett High School. For a complete story and additional photos, see Page 1C.

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INDEX Calendar of Events..........4B Opinion..........................4A Obituaries.......................3C Police Blotter.................3C Classified.....................4C

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trict-wide, as a result, mostly, of contractual agreements. This increase includes several new teaching positions: a STEM teacher at the high school, two special education teachers, and a social studies teacher at the middle school. That adds approximately $162,000 to the budget.

Tuition costs for KCSD students who are attending charter schools are increasing by about $114,000, bringing the total charter school expenditures to approximately $2,750,000.

There are currently 157 students attending regular education classes at charter schools, with 49 other students attending special education classes at charter schools. Each regular education student has a tuition rate of $10,345, while each special education student has a tuition rate of $24,175.

School board member Michael Finnegan, who serves on the district’s Finance Committee, said that the state’s system of funding charter schools is flawed. When a student who attends a charter school needs one hour of speech therapy a week, he or she is considered a special education student. The home district must consequently send along the tuition rate of a special education student. In Kennett, that’s an extra $14,000 Continued on Page 3A

Kennett Square man charged in death of Chadds Ford woman

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Gregorio Orrostieta, 19, of Kennett Square.

An 18-year-old Chadds Ford woman was found dead in her dorm room at Millersville University on Sunday morning, and her boyfriend has been arrested, according to police.

Karlie Hall, a 2014 graduate of Unionville High School, was found in her room at the Lancaster County university at about 5:20 a.m. Sunday. Gregorio Orrostieta, 19, of Kennett Square, was initially charged with aggravated assault, but the charges were changed to criminal homicide after an autopsy on Monday revealed that Hall suffered trauma and strangulation wounds. He is being held without bail in Lancaster County Prison. He is a 2014 graduate of Kennett High School but is not a student at Millersville.

According to a police affidavit, first responders on the scene found Orrostieta “kneeling over Hall and attempting to administer CPR.” Orrostieta told investigators that he and Hall had argued at a party, and that Hall had hit him. He said the couple made up and returned to Hall’s dorm room at around 1:30 a.m. He said that they argued again, and he admitted to shoving Hall, knocking her down and causing her to hit her head on a chair.

He also said he “gave Hall a ‘back hand’ to her face, at which time the altercation ceased when Hall became unresponsive,” according to the affidavit.

Laying out the grim facts about drug deaths Program at Kennett High School impacts hundreds of students

By John Chambless Staff Writer Thursday morning brought some hard lessons for students at Kennett High School.

Beginning at 8 a.m., the auditorium was filled with students who came to hear a one-hour presentation by the NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education) task force.

The group was invited to the school after district superintendent Barry Tomasetti, Kennett High School princpal Michael Barber and social worker Kate Rentschler had seen the strong program at other schools.

Based in Florida, with chapters nationwide, NOPE confronts

teens with photos of people their own ages who have died from a combination of drugs and alcohol. Each presentation features parents or loved ones who talk about those who have died. The result can be sobering, and the packed audience at Kennett sat in silence for the whole program. At the end of the first hour, several students left in tears.

The hour began with Charles Gaza, the chief of staff for the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. “It’s my sad job to go to the homes of those who have died of drug overdoses,” he told the students.

“I’ve been in too many homes where moms are crying over

their dead child. Narcotics overdoses happen everywhere, in every household.”

Gaza blamed the over-prescription of painkillers, which linger in cupboards and medicine cabinets and provide a pathway to drug abuse. “Parents are their children’s first drug dealer,” he said. “Prescription drugs are every bit as dangerous as illicit street drugs.

“You grow up much faster than we did, so we’ll talk to you like adults,” he told the audience. “This is deadly serious.”

Megan Sensenig, a juvenile progation officer in Chester County, outlined the stories of some of the young people seen in the photos flanking the stage.

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guest on radio and television and is a recipient of the Myers Center Award for the Study of Human Rights. Her latest book, “Pornland,” has been translated into five languages.

In the point-and-click culture of immediate access and the freedom to do so, pornography has gone from the back room secrecy of peep shows to the sanctity of our homes. In the process, Dines said, its damage is on the verge of becoming irreparable to both young men and young women, but that even our nation’s most educated experts on violence are ignorant

The Chester County Press has learned that the lawsuit brought by the husband and wife whose car Chief Albert McCarthy rear-ended in 2011 while “blacked out” was settled by binding arbitration for an award not to exceed $400,000.

The hit-and-run incident was precipitated by McCarthy’s form of epilepsy that was being treated, and which should have been known by the Kennett Township supervisors who hired him. McCarthy was in no condition to be driving at all, let alone in a police cruiser.

He surrendered his driver’s license and underwent additional medical tests and medication.

Chief McCarthy sat in his office and drew full salary and benefits while being treated, and was permitted to return to his job with full salary and benefits. He is still the police chief of the two-man Kennett Township police force.

McCarthy had a checkered 20-plus year career as a patrolman and chief for the Kennett Borough Police Department

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Trooper Samantha Minnucci discusses the death of Aaron Fuhlbruck, 17.

“In 2013, over 60 people in Chester County died from drug Continued on Page 2A

Activist says mainstreamed porn is desensitizing younger population

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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Karlie Hall, seen here in a Facebook photo, was a 2014 graduate of Unionville High School.

At the start of her lecture on Feb. 7 at the New Garden Township building, Dr. Gail Dines, one of the country’s leading activists against the proliferation of pornography in our culture, scanned over the more than 50 people in attendance and declared that it was safe to say that no one there was younger than 35.

For the next hour, Dines introduced the audience to the world of modern-day teenagers and millennials – generally, those between 18 and 30 years

old – whom she said make up a generation inundated with hyper-sexualized images and immediate access to graphic pornography that is harming how young men view women, and damaging how they cultivate romantic relationships.

“We grew up in a print-based culture,” Dines said. “Today, young people are growing up in an image-based culture, where the images come at them and come at them. The problem is that we have very sophisticated producers of images, but most consumers – the kids – are what we call ‘media illiterate.’ They don’t actually know how to ana-

lyze these images.

“We, as adults, have given up our children to the pornography industry and the porn culture.”

Dines, a professor of sociology and women’s studies at Wheelock College in Boston, is an internationally acclaimed speaker and author, and a feminist activist. Her writing and lectures focus on the hypersexualization of the culture and the ways that porn images filter down into mainstream pop culture. Her work on media and pornography has appeared in academic journals, magazines and newspapers across the country. She is a frequent

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overdoses,” she said. “Most were from combinations of drugs and alcohol.”

A large part of the NOPE program is to get help for those suffering an overdose, Sensenig said. Too often, teens will let a friend sleep it off, or they will be afraid of getting in trouble, so they don’t tell an adult or call 911 when they see someone passed out and unresponsive. “Be the hero and tell someone,” Sensenig said.

Combining presciption drugs and alcohol is particularly risky, Sensenig said, since the substances will react unpredictably, sometimes slowing bodily functions to the point where a person simply stops breathing.

“Most of these photos show people who accidentally overdosed,” Sensenig said. “They didn’t want to die. But when you combine drugs and alcohol, one plus one doesn’t equal two. It becomes 22.”

In a dramatic display, Sensenig asked those who knew someone who is using drugs and alcohol to stand up.

Virtually every student – hundreds of them – stood. “Now, how many of you have tried to get help for that person?”

Sensenig asked. Perhaps 20 remained standing.

Trooper Samantha Minnucci of the Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks shared her frontline experiences at the scenes of drug overdoses. “Those moments haunt me,” she said. “Every one of them is a silent tragedy of missed opportunities.”

She shared the story of Aaron Fuhlbruck, 17, whose photo was displayed on the front of

the podium where she stood.

“Aaron was using alcohol and prescription drugs,” Minnucci said, “and all of his friends knew. But no one decided to help him.”

Through expulsion, arrest and rehabilitation, Aaron was on a good path when he relapsed and combined Xanax and Oxycontin. A friend, who was with him, left Aaron when he passed out and locked the bedroom door. Aaron’s mother got up, went to work and returned home in the afternoon when she was informed that Aaron was missing.

Minnucci stood somberly as the 911 call from Aaron’s mother was played. As the 911 operator tries to get the mother to follow the standard steps, her shaking voice and cries of desperation make it clear that Aaron is beyond help.

“Can you feel her desperation – her shock?” Minnucci asked the teens in the audience after the recording ended.

She ended by holding up a body bag and closing the zipper so everyone could hear it.

“This is the end result of a bad choice,” she said. “One time can kill. It is our prayer, and our hope, that all of you make the right decisions.”

Next up was Jacki, the mother of R.J. Zwaan, who died at the age of 17 in 2008. As photos of R.J. as a child were shown behind her, she recalled that, “Life with R.J. was never boring. … He was gifted and had ADHD and he didn’t want to be different.”

As R.J.’s experimentation with drugs and alcohol derailed his life, he eventually was working his way out of the worst and had a job lined

Ashley Seneko’s brother died at 33 of a heroin overdose.

up. The night before he started work, “He said, ‘I love you too, mom,’” Jacki said. “That was the last thing he ever said to me.”

After she discovered R.J.’s body the next morning, “I followed the ambulance to Jennersville Hospital, and I was wondering why the sirens weren’t on,” Jacki said. Doctors were not able to revive him.

“I had no idea he was taking pills,” Jacki said. “He and I talked about everything, but we didn’t talk about that. …

His viewing was three hours long,” she said as a photo of R.J.’s gravestone was shown.

“R.J. went to Avon Grove High School, and now four of his classmates in the class of 2012 have died. He was 17 years old on June 30, 2008. For his 18th birthday, we were waiting for his headstone to arrive. … I died the day R.J. did, and our family will never be the same,” she said.

To end the hour-long program, Ashley Seneko spoke about her brother Dennis, who died at 33 of a heroin overdose. Her voice trembling, she

detailed her brother’s troubled history with drug abuse, his arrest for DUI and the short imprisonment that everyone in the family thought would straighten him out. Having held a lucrative job at one point, Dennis could afford highpriced drugs. When he lost that job, he turned to cheaper, and more readily available, heroin.

“He was clean for a while, but then he moved to New Jersey for a new job,” Ashley said. “He thought he was strong enough to overcome it. On Nov. 1, I got a Facebook message from one of his co-workers that he hadn’t shown up for work.”

After police opened the door to her brother’s apartment, Ashley said, they found him dead. “I thought that would be the worst day of my life,” she said. “But the day I had to pull my mother off of my brother’s casket as it was being lowered into the ground – that will forever be the worst day of my life.”

While the NOPE program is designed to shock, it also reaches out. Every student got a pamphlet that explains the

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before he resigned and then sued Kennett Borough, as he had several times in his police career.

McCarthy sued this newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer

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Jacki is the mother of R.J. Zwaan, an Avon Grove High School student who died at 17 from a drug overdose.

Kennett High School hosted two hour-long sessions for students by the NOPE task force on Feb. 5, as well as a public program in the evening.

signs of an overdose and lists contact phone numbers that teens can call for help – for themselves or for a friend. The pamphlet lists the fact that about 70 overdose deaths occur each day in America. “Choose life first,” it

reads. “All other considerations must come second!”

For more information, visit www.nopetaskforce.org.

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

and the Daily Local News for publishing a psychiatric report on him as part of a lawsuit brought against McCarthy by a patrolman he had fired. A federal judge threw out McCarthy’s complaint against the newspapers as having no merit.

This incident gave Kennett Township supervisors a reason to terminate McCarthy and place him on disability -- and, for whatever reason, they have not.

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of the connections between violence and pornography.

“Last October, I gave a lecture in Boston to social workers who deal with violence against juvenile boys and girls,” Dines said. “By the time I’d finished, there was virtual mass hysteria in the room, because here were social workers whose job it was to stop violence against young girls, and not one of them had linked porn to that violence.”

It’s a direct link, Dines said.

While younger women have been socialized to be “porn ready,” young men have been influenced by the pornographic images they see on the internet. The result, she said, is creating an entire culture engaged in quick and tawdry “hook up” sex.

“Dating is over,” Dines said. “The studies are showing that on college campuses, very few people date. The guys have been socialized on porn and thus want porn sex. They don’t want commitment, or intimacy. What they want is quick sex and then move onto the next one and then the next one.”

The key point where young men and women construct their identity today is through the media, Dines said. Showing several compromising photographs of Victoria Beckham, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and Beyonce,

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per student. There is no correlation between how much the school district sends to the charter school and the actual costs of educating that student. The home school does not have the ability to monitor the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the student.

Kennett is seeing a $141,456 increase in costs associated with students attending Chester County Intermediate Unit classes or special education offerings.

The district has also budgeted $61,000 for security and safety services. This helps pay for a Middle School security guard position and other initiatives that are intended to keep the schools safe.

On the revenue side, the district is expected to have an increase of about $133,681 for assessments on local properties. Earned-income taxes are also climbing by an anticipated $250,000.

Finnegan said that during preparations of the preliminary budget, district officials made an assumption that the level of state funding would remain the same.

“We’re saying that they will be the same, but we don’t know,” said Finnegan.

He noted that because there

Dines said that our mainstream media has become an “assault of images.”

“We are putting our young girls and our young boys in an impossible situation,” she said.

“We, as adults, should be arguing for the right of our kids to be able to create sexual intimacy and creativity and identity that’s all of their own making, and not produced by the porn culture.”

Violence against women is not a form of deviance, Dines said. Rather, men who become sadists and sexual predators and commit rape are over-conforming to the messages that they see through pornography. They are not born pimps or johns or porn users, but fully human.

“But it’s the culture that turns them into that,” she said. “Our sons deserve better than what the porn industry sets them up with. Our young women deserve more than this as well.”

Dines said that our nation’s young women are fighting an impossible battle in trying to resemble the models they see in popular media. “Only one in 10,000 women have the proper proportion to be a model. They’re the abnormal, but in the media, we’re the ones who are abnormal.

The magazines all say, ‘Love yourself,’ but what they’re really saying is, ‘Hate yourself,’ because the more you hate, the more you spend. It’s crucial to the economy that women develop a sense of self-loathing.”

is a new governor in office, the state has an extra month to prepare the preliminary 20152016 budget, while school districts adhere to the normal deadlines. District officials will have a clearer picture of state funding levels when Gov. Tom Wolf unveils his first preliminary state budget in March.

As it stands now, the district would need to raise taxes by 2.67 percent and dip into its fund balance for an additional $714,320 to balance the budget. The state-wide Act 1 Index limit for tax increases is 1.9 percent this year, but KCSD would qualify for some exceptions, including the exception for PSERS contributions.

If the final budget were adopted as is, the millage rate would increase to 28.6871 mills. The current millage rate stands at 27.9406 mills.

For the average homeowner, a 2.67 percent increase amounts to a $149 hike in school taxes.

School board president Heather Schaen said that no one is satisfied with a 2.67 percent tax increase, and work to find additional savings will continue.

Board member Dominic Perigo said he would not support a final budget with such a large tax increase. He said that he spoke with Aline Frank,

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Activist and lecturer Dr. Gail Dines delivered an address on Feb. 7 at the New Garden Township Building.

Pornography has not only become mainstream, it’s a multi-billion-dollar industry, with online porn taking in $3,000 a second and accounting for 36 percent of all internet usage, Dines said.

“Their business model is to get customers for life by luring in 12-year-old boys with free accessibility, and later, when they get older, a credit card,” she said. “Because the boy associates relationships with hardcore sex, it desensitizes him to relationships with women. Romance becomes immaterial, and it gives him a corrupted definition of masculinity, that leaves him confused and traumatized.”

Methods of defeating the porn culture, Dines said, are already underway. A newly formed, non-profit organization called “Culture Refrained: Solutions for the Public Health Crisis in the

Digital Age” offers a series of web-based programs that educate parents to teach their children about sexuality and pornography.

“We need to bring the top tier of educators all over the world, and begin building these web-based programs,” she said. “We need to find a way to get all countries to approach this as a public health emergency. Our job is to pull together the stakeholders of the next generation – the educators, the medical professionals, the community leaders, the parents, the youth workers, the therapists and the activists.

“Either we act now, or we are about to lay waste to an entire generation of young boys,” Dine said. “Our kids deserve it.”

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

who was unable to attend the board meeting, and they both agreed that they would not vote to raise taxes by 2.67 percent.

“This is a no-frills budget,” Perigo said. “The administration has done a good job of controlling costs on things that we have control over. We do need to get the budget down to the [Act 1] Index limit, and I think we can do it.”

He added that the state mandates a lot of different programs and services without providing the funding necessary to do so. Perigo suggested holding a town hall meeting to educate the public about all the services that the district provides, and how the state needs to provide additional funding for some of the services.

“We need their help to get Harrisburg to listen,” he said.

Finnegan said that he is opti-

mistic that the school board will be able to find additional cost savings as the budgeting process continues.

“We are confident that we can get our tax increase closer to the 1.9 percent Act 1 Index,” he said. “Last year, we started with a preliminary increase of 2.51 percent against a 2.1 percent Act 1 Index, and we passed a final budget with a 1.78 percent increase.”

The proposed budget will be available for public review and comment on the school district’s website and in the district office, where it will be available each Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until June 8.

The school board will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 9 in the district office.

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

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The smaller section of the Red Rose Inn, adjacent to Route 796, will be removed to allow the road to be widened with turning lanes.

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Construction of Penn Medicine’s medical office building, as seen from its entrance on Woodview Road, is progressing, with an expected opening in late spring or early summer.

By Nancy Johnson Correspondent Curtis Mason, the chairman of the Penn Township Board of Supervisors, explained at the Feb. 4 meeting that the township is working closely with engineers to finalize a concept plan for major improvements to the Baltimore Pike and Route 796 intersection.

The plan for the intersection is required before the township can start applying for grants to pay for a large part of the reconstruction.

The new design will realign the intersection and add turning lanes on both roads to alleviate the current traffic congestion. In order to widen the road, the plan calls for the removal of side structures on the Red Rose Inn property. The original, historic part of the inn, which is now owned by Penn Township, will remain intact.

As traffic has increased in the township, the Baltimore Pike and Route 796 intersection has become dangerous, Mason said, adding, “The biggest issue in the entire township, as far as I’m concerned, is that intersection.”

In other business, the supervisors discussed building a large salt shed to store up to 1,000 tons of salt for the township’s winter maintenance of roadways. Currently, the township’s salt is stored at a contractor’s facility, which is costly. Mason said that Franklin Township has shared the plans for their recently built salt shed, and Penn’s building will be similar to that one. He added that the building site will be a township property on old Lewis Road, off of Route 796, where the structure will be set back, “and you won’t even see it,” he said.

The newly installed traffic signals at the Route 1 Bypass are now operating, and the fire company has checked them. Mason said all the lights along Route 796 will work in sequence. “This ‘smart system’ is computer and camera driven,” he added. “It’s pretty high-tech.”

Penn Medicine’s Medical Office Building is now enclosed and interior work should move quickly. The building should be open by late spring or early summer.

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By not addressing ongoing Dinniman clarifies his standing on Artesian PSERS issue, state puts school districts in a bind Dear Editor,

It’s a pretty safe bet that your school taxes are going up this year.

While it is the school districts that will vote to approve these tax increases at the local level, it is the state that should shoulder most of the responsibility.

That’s because school districts continue to face hefty year-toyear increases in state-mandated Pennsylvania Public School Employee Retirement System (PSERS) contributions. In Oxford, for example, the retirement obligations have increased in the last five years from $1,733,643 to a projected $5,535,844 for the 2015-2016 school year. It was an act by the State Legislature more than a decade ago that raised the pension rates for state employees and public school employees without a dedicated source of funding to support the increase.

Consequently, a majority of the school districts start the budgeting process each year with expenditures that out-pace anticipated revenues. When Oxford unveiled its preliminary budget early in 2015, expenditures were up by more than $3 million, a 5.12 percent increase. The district must now find cost-savings or make cuts. The Act 1 limit for tax increases is 1.9 percent, and Oxford qualifies for some exemptions that will allow for a tax increase of up to 2.6 percent. It will be a challenge for Oxford officials to work and rework the spending plan to stay within the Act 1 limit. That’s the case with many of the 500 school districts across the state.

The school districts in southern Chester County have all approved preliminary budgets that call for tax increases. The additional spending isn’t addressing needs in the classroom, technology upgrades, or infrastructure improvements. The school districts aren’t hiring additional teachers to reduce class sizes or to address specific needs in the educational system.

The local school boards are approving the tax increases, but that’s because state lawmakers haven’t addressed the PSERS issue that they created.

Guest Column

I’d give up chocolate, but I’m not a quitter!

By Peggy Ann Russell The sign says it all: “I’d give up chocolate, but I’m not a quitter!”

Trying to balance the desire for chocolate with our call to combat human trafficking brings attention to our daily choices. It is tempting to purchase the bag of candy bars that are marked half-price after a holiday because of the package decorations. It’s tempting to justify our choices with the fact that we are on a tight budget, on a limited income, or have too many bills, etc.

Before being educated about modern day slavery, when I thought of children and chocolate, I saw chubby little hands outstretched, palms up, awaiting a candy-coated morsel imprinted with initials of the manufacturer, or a silver wrapped chocolate drop, sparkling and enticing. Now, I have a different image, more aptly described by the following quote from facts-about-chocolate.com: “Try picturing your favorite 12 year-old working under the grueling African sun and being beaten all day so that you can enjoy your cheap candy bar, and that will make it easier to give them up.

But giving up is hard to do, so what is the answer? The following advice is offered by www.fairtradeusa.org: “You can enjoy chocolate that makes you feel as good as it tastes!

Cocoa farmers are often forced to sell their harvest to middlemen who rig scales or misrepresent prices, and media reports of child slavery show the stark contrast between the delicious treat and the difficult conditions of the people who produce it. Fair Trade certification ensures that farmers receive a fair price, allows farmers to invest in techniques that bring out the flavors of the region, and strictly prohibits slave and child labor.”

If you can’t find a product with the Fair Trade label in your favorite store talk to the manager and ask for Fair Trade items. Most stores want to accommodate their customers and it is an opportunity to educate about human trafficking. And the difference in price?

Consider it a donation. Giving a dollar or two more for a product that does not have the fingerprint of a slave is easier than writing a big check—not that we couldn’t do both if we have the resources.

Peggy Ann Russell, a resident of Oxford Borough, helped form a group called the ACE (Advocating, Collaborating, Educating) AntiHuman Trafficking Alliance of Oxford.

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I want to thank the Chester County Press and especially Richard Gaw for the ongoing, in-depth coverage on Artesian’s application to expand its service area in the New Garden area.

In response to Gaw’s Feb. 3 article, “Dinniman accuses Artesian of attempting to steamroll well application process,” I am compelled to make the following points: First, I have never claimed that Artesian filed preliminary objections to the protest of New Garden Township to its PUC application. Rather, I stated that Artesian has filed objections to the standing of a number of local residents and the Save

Our Water Committee. That information is accurate and documentation can be viewed on the PUC’s website.

Second, understand that the way to have a bona fide voice and an actual say in cases before the PUC is to have official standing, which is “intervener” status. Yes, residents can submit public comments, which are then placed in a folder and may be reviewed by the judge. But public comments do not become part of the official record. As state senator for New Garden and the surrounding area, I want to do more than just make comments that may or may not have an impact. I am determined to fight for my constituents.

According to documents, Artesian currently only serves 38 residents in New Garden Township. The company aims to expand its service area to 200 residents, citing, in part, the need to provide fire protection to its Pennsylvania customers. Meanwhile, according to Chester Water Authority (CWA), it already serves approximately 98 percent of public water customers in New Garden Township and operates significant existing facilities in the township. Wouldn’t one think customers in New Garden already receive adequate fire protection through CWA’s resources? By the way, Artesian is already purchasing 3 million gallons of water per day

from CWA to meet its customers’ needs.

I and more than 100 individuals are either seeking or have been granted intervener status in the matter. Artesian has filed preliminary objections to approximately half of us. As a result, 27 residents have recently been pressured to withdraw their protests.

Finally, Artesian’s contention that only those in the existing service area deserve legal standing raises a basic question that is at the heart of this matter: Who exactly has say over the water that we all depend on and rely on? And on what basis should any decision be determined?

Andrew E. Dinniman State Senator – 19th District

Uncle Irv has it wrong on Right-to-Work Letter to the Editor: Uncle Irv is barking up the wrong tree when he supports Right-to-Work (for less) laws for Pennsylvania. While the Koch brothers are putting nearly $1 billion into their influence peddling, Uncle Irv faults the PSEA (teachers’ union) and all unions for their advocacy of the members they represent.

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a decision, opened the floodgates to campaign contributions from corporations not long ago, which rendered the voice of individuals to a faint whisper. Unions, as the name implies, speak in one voice for their collective mem-

bers. They are more necessary now than ever before to give a voice to the individual. Voice equates to money, or vice versa.

It drives political power. As powerful forces, like the Koch brothers, work to dismantle the collective bargaining system, working men and women are shut out of the political sphere of influence, but for the voice their union provides.

While the middle class is under attack, the top 1 percent enjoys unlimited access and influence to the political machinery, and use that influence to remove any barrier to their obsessive greed.

If Uncle Irv believes the

PSEA has been feeding too long at the trough, a stronger bargaining position needs to be utilized, not a Right-to-Work (for less) referendum.

The Right-to-Work states are located mostly in the South, and boast of low property taxes, which provide the primary funding of education. When reading, math, and science scores of the southern states are compared against the northern states with higher property taxes, there is a clear correlation. Chester County is the fastest growing county in Pennsylvania, and home buyers are attracted in droves because of the quality of the schools, as any realtor will

attest.

Right-to-Work (for less) laws would replace the current Prevailing Wage law in Pennsylvania, which applies fairly to both non-union and union companies. The effect of such replacment being to deny a living wage to so many middle-class workers, who live and work and spend in our local communities.

We all love and envy Uncle Irv for his blunt commentary.

However, this time his oversimplistic solution will seek to erode the very middle class he writes the column for.

Joe Duffy Kennett Township

Do we need 54 votes on the same issue?

Letter to the Editor: Albert Einstein is reported to have once uttered the wisely observed line, “Insanity is doing something over and over again and expecting a different result.”

I have often thought that Congress, and by extension my representative, acted irrationally but I am beginning to have darker thoughts. Last week, Joe Pitts, and the House

voted to repeal the Affordable Healthcare Act. They have now done this 54 times.

I got the message after the first five votes. I think the nation understands that many in Congress want to repeal the law, but do we need 54 votes on the same issue? Does Congressman Pitts think that President Obama is actually going to allow his signature issue to be defeated?

Is my Congressman delusional? Well, I certainly hope not.

What I think is that he, like many others in our nation’s capital, is engaged in playacting. He puffs himself up, tosses out some heated rhetoric and attempts to appease those who enjoy this kind of political theatre. And perhaps he can use this tactic to solicit campaign funds from the true believers. This continual process of style over substance makes me think that Mr. Pitts cares more about re-election

than legislating.

Our nation faces problems that need substantive action not pretend shows of outrage.

My hope is that my representative begins to act more like a representative of all the people and focuses on issues that can actually be accomplished.

Frankly, I am afraid I am more likely to see votes 55 through whatever leading up to 2016.

Eric Schott London Grove

Long-term problems are big opportunities for change

By Elizabeth Stelle Pennsylvania added nearly two dozen new lawmakers in November, and there’s a new face in the Governor’s Mansion.

Indeed, that face will look very new, as Tom Wolf is the first Pennsylvania governor with a beard in more than a century.

Unfortunately, the big problems facing taxpayers haven’t changed in years.

But by addressing just three recurring issues—slowing the state’s out-of-control spending, banishing the government liquor monopoly, and disarming the public pension time bomb— lawmakers can transform Pennsylvania’s fiscal trajectory for decades to come. That’s an opportunity taxpayers can’t afford to pass up.

Enacting spending limits would be great start. The Taxpayer Protection Act (TPA) asks politicians to live within a budget, just like Pennsylvania families, by limiting the yearly rise in state spending to inflation and population growth. For example, next year the TPA would allow a 1.71 percent spending increase or a state General Fund budget of $29.6 billion.

The TPA, simply by limiting spending growth, protects families from ever-higher taxes and mounting state debt all with-

out mandating any spending cuts. Today, combined state and local debt is about $10,000 for each man, woman, and child in the commonwealth, while Pennsylvania maintains the 10th highest state and local tax burden in the county. Without the TPA, government can continue a decades-long trend of spending beyond taxpayers’ ability to pay.

Here’s another long term problem, this time 81 years in the making: Pennsylvania remains one of just two states with complete government control over liquor sales and distribution.

Given their monopoly power, it’s no wonder the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is notorious for corruption and waste. A recent federal grand jury investigation of PLCB bigwigs who took all-expense paid trips to Florida and California can attest to that.

Beyond betraying the public trust, the monopoly cripples small business owners, like former beer distributor Cheryl Umberger who writes, “Ending this Prohibition-era alcohol monopoly is a win-win situation for citizens, taxpayers, businesses and responsible politicians . . . As a beer distributor, I think that’s something worth toasting to.”

Government controlled liquor is no cash cow for the state.

The PLCB generates revenue by marking up prices on the alcohol it sells and by collecting taxes.

Of the $534 million transferred to the state Treasury in 2014, a whopping 85 percent was simply tax revenue. In other words, the vast majority of the “profit” from state liquor stores would continue uninterrupted with private operators and would even grow as entrepreneurs open new, tax-paying businesses.

While the PLCB’s revenue is at an all-time high, no surprise given it has no competitors, its fiscal future looks bleak. In 2014, operating costs jumped by more than $20 million, or 5.24 percent. It’s no wonder that the PLCB floated the idea of increasing the mark-up price for its products last August.

Finally, our $50 billion public pension time-bomb has been counting down for decades and is now exploding all around us—causing teacher layoffs and skyrocketing property taxes that threaten our seniors’ livelihoods.

School districts’ pension contributions rose from $515 million in 2008-09 to an estimated $2.4 billion this school year. That roughly 400 percent increase is equivalent to the salary of more than 30,000 teachers. Put another way, the average homeowner pays an additional $600 in taxes thanks to the pension

crisis. How can a senior on a fixed budget continue to make ends meet when her taxes rise by $600 in six years?

To be sure, reforming pensions won’t single-handedly avert the budget pain this year, but it would shine a light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Instead of scrambling for billions to cover legacy pension costs, these funds could be allocated to safety net programs for the truly needy, to balancing the budget, or to cutting property taxes.

Solving these persistent pocketbook issues will face heated opposition—mainly from government sector unions benefiting at taxpayers’ expense as government grows. But transformative opportunities are never without implacable obstacles. Frequent credit rating downgrades are already adding borrowing costs to our bloated budget and put Pennsylvania in the same league as fiscal basket cases California and Illinois.

With commonsense solutions like the Taxpayer Protection Act, liquor privatization, and pension reform, lawmakers can fuel job growth and put Pennsylvania back on the path to prosperity.

Elizabeth Stelle is director of policy analysis for the Commonwealth Foundation, Pennsylvania’s free market think tank.

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Oxford’s Hubley signs to play football at Kutztown University

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Ryan Hubley, arguably the best player in the history of the Oxford football program, signed to play for Kutztown University on Feb. 4.

Hubley rewrote Oxford’s record books during a sensational senior season in which he caught 93 passes for 1,483 yards in 10 games. Nineteen of those catches were for touchdowns.

He was an All-State selection at wide receiver, and was named to the All-Ches-Mont League squad as a wide receiver and as a free safety.

Hubley was surrounded by his close-knit family and school officials as he signed the letterof-intent on National Signing Day. While he took time to enjoy the moment, it was just for a moment—another practice beckoned for the hard-working student-athlete. The two-sport star is a key contributor on Oxford’s playoff-bound basketball team. The team made it to the state tournament last season.

Mike Pietlock, who coached Hubley during his three years on the varsity football squad, said that he is the kind of player who naturally makes his teammates around him better because he is such a hard worker.

“He gives you his best effort every day,” Pietlock said. “He carries himself in a way that you just hope that the other kids are

watching. It’s hard to quantify the changes that he made to the football program. He did things the right way all year round, and he made the other kids around him better.”

While Hubley is never the biggest, strongest, or fastest player on the field, he is an elite performer on both sides of the ball. He always seemed to find a way to make plays that impacted the game, whether he was making a tough catch on offense or coming up to play against the run on defense.

“His football IQ is off the charts,” Pietlock said. “Some people just have a certain instinct for the game, and Ryan has it. He has a knack for being at the right place at the right time. He knows what angle to take to get to the ball. He has all those intangibles that make a football player.”

Combine the football instincts with talent and a strong work ethic and you have the makings of a special player.

Hubley finished his Oxford career as the Ches-Mont League’s all-time leader in receptions, and he fell just short of the county record for receiving yards. At six-foot-three, he was a nightmare for the opposing teams’ defensive backs, who didn’t have the height or reach to stop him from hauling in difficult catches.

On Sept. 19, 2014, Hubley broke the PIAA state record

for receiving touchdowns in a game when he hauled in seven touchdowns during a 53-47 win over Kennett. Any good argument that another player could lay claim to being Oxford’s best probably disappeared that night.

What makes Hubley’s accomplishments as a wide receiver more impressive is the fact that he is also a standout as a free safety, and has 100-tackle seasons to his credit. He’s equally adept at defending passes or coming up to stop the run. He also handled punting duties for the Hornets—and very capably, too.

Oxford’s athletic director, Michael Price, said that while Hubley’s career at Oxford has been filled with highlights, he will probably remember the dazzling seven-touchdown performance against Kennett above all the others.

“I’ll also remember what a great person he is characterwise,” Price said. “He treats everybody well. That’s the kind of person he is.”

Hubley grew up playing football and his older brother, Cody, was also a standout player for the Hornets.

Their grandfather, John Ruger, said that it has been an exciting experience watching from the stands as his grandsons starred for Oxford teams for most of the last decade.

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Hubley rewrote the record books during his career at Oxford. He finished as the Ches-Mont League’s all-time leader in receptions, and he fell just short of the county record for receiving yards.

During a sensational senior season, he caught 93 passes for 1,483 yards, including 19 touchdowns.

learned the basics of the game with the Oxford Golden Bears youth football program.

Now, Hubley will be joining a Kutztown University Golden Bears football program that has been particularly strong in recent years. The team appeared in back-to-back national Division II playoffs in 2010 and 2011, and won the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) title for the first time ever in 2011. Hubley said that he has been talking to head coach Jim Clements regularly to discuss plays that the team runs.

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On Feb. 4, National Signing Day, Ryan Hubley signed a letter of intent to play for Kutztown University. He is seated next to his parents, Steve and Diana. High school principal Christopher Dormer, football coach Mike Pietlock, and athletic director Michael Price congratulated Hubley at the signing.

Numerous schools, including some at the Division I level, expressed interest in recruiting Hubley over the last two years, but he said that he knew that Kutztown University would be a good fit for him as soon as he took a tour of the campus.

“When I visited Kutztown, I loved the coaches, the players, and the campus. I knew that was the place for me,” Hubley said.

He added that he will be working on his speed and quickness in preparation for his first season at the collegiate level.

His fans are certainly glad that he will be playing close enough to home for them to watch him play in college.

Pietlock said that his parents enjoyed watching Hubley play so much that they are already looking forward to making the trip to Kutztown.

“He is the best football player I’ve ever coached,” Pietlock said. “Kutztown University is getting a great football player, a great student, and a great kid.”

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

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Sports Avon Grove falls one point short against West Chester East

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer For a game that was played at a frenetic pace, the conclusion of the Feb. 3 contest between

Avon Grove and West Chester East came with astonishing calm. With 2.9 seconds left to play and her team trailing by one point, West Chester East point guard Caitlin Culbertson

drew a foul as she looked to make her way toward the basket. She stepped to the free throw line where she blocked out the noise from the enthusiastic Avon Grove crowd and

calmly sank both free throws, giving her team a 55-54 win.

Avon Grove turned in a commendable performance, battling back from a 17-7 deficit at the end of the first quarter. West Chester East’s Holly Hager and Maura McCloskey combined for 19 points in the first half as the Vikings dominated the play inside the paint.

Avon Grove started to rally in the second quarter as the pace of play continued to build with each passing minute. Cyndie Martin hit a jumper, while Mackenzie Boyer contributed two quick buckets. Chandler Salley completed a three-point play from the free-throw line when she scored a basket and was fouled, pulling Avon Grove to within five points.

Another basket by Martin and a free throw by Boyer cut West Chester East’s lead to 27-23 at the end of the second quarter.

Avon Grove’s energy level picked up noticeably in the third quarter. Taylor Harper hit a jumper and a three-pointer in quick succession, giving Avon Grove its first lead of the game at 28-27. The team was working hard on defense and West Chester East was having a difficult time getting off good shots. The Vikings were held scoreless for the first three minutes of the third quarter. West Chester East’s players raised their intensity levels, too, and Avon Grove also found it difficult to score.

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Avon Grove center Mackenzie Boyer eludes West Chester East’s Maura McCloskey for a basket.

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ing drought, and she later hit a three-pointer from the corner as West Chester East pushed back out to a six-point lead.

Boyer and Salley worked their way to the free-throw line late in the third quarter, and they combined to pull Avon Grove to within two.

Jessie Richardson then tied the score at 36-36 when she made a nice move to the hoop for a basket. In the waning seconds of the quarter, Richardson made a great play to track down a loose ball on Avon Grove’s end of the court and then knifed her way through three defenders to score another basket. The home crowd roared as Avon Grove claimed a lead, 40-38.

The team continued to apply defensive pressure to West Chester East as the fourth quarter got underway. The pressure prompted a turnover and a traveling call against the Vikings as the team once again suffered a scoring drought.

It was Hager, again, who would find a way to put points on the board. With 6:15 left to play, she got the steal on an inbounds pass and raced to the hoop for an easy basket.

Missy Crowell buried a jumper from the corner to give Avon Grove a 42-40 lead.

Then, with 3:59 left in the game, Crowell hit a threepointer from the right corner to push her team’s lead to 45-42.

When Richardson stepped to the free throw line for Avon Grove with 2:25 left to play, the noisy gym fell completely silent as she made the first free throw. The team held a 48-45 lead.

A moment later, West Chester East capitalized on their opponent’s turnover when Hager earned a trip to the free throw line and made both. The Vikings trailed by one, 48-47.

The furious pace of play resulted in fouls on both teams. Culbertson hit two critical free throws with under a minute. Salley answered back for Avon Grove when she also made both shots from the charity stripe.

West Chester East’s Lexy Hartman pulled her team back to within one point with two free throws of her own.

Avon Grove pushed the ball up the court and that led to a quick basket by Boyer.

Hartman responded with a clutch jumper, and it was a one-point game again.

Avon Grove’s next shot wouldn’t fall, and that gave Culbertson the chance to be a hero when she worked her way to the free throw line with less than three seconds to play.

She was good on both.

Avon Grove called a timeout and then got off one last shot before the buzzer, but it didn’t fall. West Chester East had a hard-earned victory while Avon Grove had one of its strongest showings of the season.

Hager scored 23 points to lead West Chester East.

McCloskey added 12 points.

Culbertson scored 8.

Salley paced Avon Grove with 13 points, while Boyer added 11. Harper scored 8 points.

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

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Octorara’s scorers too much for Kennett in 55-41 loss

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Moments before last Thursday evening’s Kennett High School basketball game against visiting Octorara, public address announcer Leon Spencer declared to the Senior Night crowd that next year, senior forward Jackson Hyland’s name would be stitched onto the banner located on the far side of the Kennett gymnasium. There, his name would reside as the latest inductee into an exclusive club of former Blue Demon standouts who scored 1,000 points in their career.

Such an accolade will serve as a permanent chapter marker for a standout career, but for Hyland, he and his teammates still had one more game to play.

In the last home game of his high school career, Hyland scored 26 points in a 55-41 loss to the visiting Braves, who were led by seniors Levi Worthington and Tarojae Brake, who scored 15 and 19 points, respectively.

Were the game of basketball played according to probabilities, the 10-12 Kennett squad would be given little hope against 20-1 Octorara, but fortunately, it is played on hardwood, where the Blue Demons patiently attempted to puncture the Braves

defense with sharp, efficient passes in the first quarter. After quick baskets by Worthington and Andrew Forman, Hyland’s turnaround jumper at 5:46 tied the game at four. Despite a lastsecond slam dunk off of a steal

by Forman to end the first quarter, Kennett found themselves down by just one point, 14-13, as the second quarter began.

The laws of probability, however, began to tilt Octorara’s way in the second quarter, as the Braves held Kennett to seven points – all of them by Hyland – and entered halftime with a 26-20 lead, largely on the back of Worthington, who scored 10 of Octorara’s 12 points in the quarter.

As the second half got underway, quick baskets by Worthington and Brake opened up an 11-point lead, and even a time-out by Kennett coach Brian Urig could not settle his team.

Octorara would soon extend its lead to ten points by the end of the third quarter, 39-29, and on three occasions, force Hyland to cough up the ball on attempts to drive the lane in a desperate effort to get his team back in the game.

By the fourth quarter, the game was effectively in Brake’s hands, who scored 12 points on a series of layups and jump-

Kennett’s Jackson Hyland scored 26 points in a 55-41 loss to Octorara on Feb. 5.

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“We were trying to slow them [Octorara] down a little bit,” Urig said. “They play a full-court game very well and they have a lot of athletes on the court. We were just trying to shorten the game and for awhile, it was working. Then they began to make some plays and they got out ahead of us, and the game was back in their court. They were a little more

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comfortable, and they were able to build on their lead.”

While Octorara finished its regular season with a 21-1 record and now heads into the PIAA AAA District playoffs as the No. 1 seed, Kennett finishes the year with a 10-13 record, a season that Urig said was dotted with several highlights.

“We played very well against a lot of good basketball teams this year,” he said. “We played Octorara tough twice. We split with Oxford. We just came up a little short and that’s what hap-

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Kennett’s Mike Boulden directs the Blue Demons’ offense during the third quarter.

pens sometimes in basketball and in life, but we were competitive in every game.”

As he prepared to leave the Kennett court for the last time, Hyland expressed his gratitude over having his name added to the 1,000-point career banner.

“It’s a good feeling, but I wouldn’t be there without my

teammates,” said Hyland, who revealed that he plans to play college basketball next year at the Division II level. “I have to give it up for all of them.

They’ve been great for these last four years.”

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

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Calendar of Events Ongoing Kennett Flash schedule The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists.

Tickets are available in advance at www.kennettflash.org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: Better Than Bacon improv comedy troupe (Feb. 12, 8 p.m., $10); The E.B. Hawkins Band with Billy Freeze (Feb. 13, 8 p.m., $16); Scott Birney with Stevie Hipson, Sharon & Shawn, Todd Chappelle & Carla Ulbrick, and Mary Kate & Colin (Feb. 14, 8 p.m., $20); Open Mic Night hosted by Sam Kwietniak (Feb. 15, 7 p.m., $4); Kategory 5 plays ‘70s and ‘80s hits (Feb. 20, 8 p.m., $18); Tom Petty tribute band Big Jangle (Feb. 21, 8 p.m., $20); “On the Funny Side of the Street” with Christine Lavin and Don White (Feb. 27, 8 p.m., $16); Chicago tribute band SOS (Feb. 28, 8 p.m., $20).

Through March 29

Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors free tax assistance to middle- and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. AARP volunteers will be available for appointments on Feb. 13, 20 and 27 between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. By appointment only. Call 610-444-4819 to schedule.

Feb. 15 Valentine’s dinner The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors an afternoon “Sunday Dinner with Friends” on Feb. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. The theme is “Our Valentine’s Dinner.” Dinner will be from 1 to 2 p.m., with music and dancing from 2 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Call 610-4444819 a week in advance for reservations.

Feb. 18

Orchid Extravaganza

Identity theft workshop

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

The Oxford Area Senior Center offers a workshop on avoiding identity theft on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Presented by Barry Heasley from Harvard Risk Management Consultants. The workshop is free. To register, call 610-932-5244 or e-mail oxsrctr@oxfordseniors.org.

Through Feb. 27 Tax help for seniors The Kennett Area Senior

Feb. 21 SPCA meet and greet Brandywine ACE, Pet and Farm (1150 Pocopson Rd., West Chester) hosts a meet and greet with the Chester County SPCA on Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families can see dogs that are ready for adoption and apply to adopt.

Feb. 21 Empty Bowls benefit Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for Neighborhood Services and the Oxford Arts Alliance, will be held on Feb. 21. A lunch will be served at the Union Fire Company Memorial Hall (315 Market St., Oxford) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Feb. 21, patrons can fill their bowls with soup, or just come to the luncheon for a donation of $20. During the meal, there will be live music performed by students and instructors from the Arts Alliance. For more information, visit www. oxfordart.org.

Feb. 24 Backyard chickens information Oxford Feed & Lumber (112 Railroad Ave., Oxford) is offering a “Chick Chat” series, an introduction to the care of baby chicks and raising backyard chickens, on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m., Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m., March 17 at 6 p.m., March 18 at 5:30 p.m., and April 15 at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Call 610-932-8521 for more information.

Feb. 28 Kennett Winterfest The Kennett Winterfest will be held Feb. 28 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. in tents on South Broad Street between State and Cypress streets in Kennett Square. There will be unlimited tastings of regional beers, foods from the Country Butcher, and live music by the Shady Groove Trio. Tickets are $65 and available only online at www.kennettwinterfest.com.

Tickets for an exclusive tasting event from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30

p.m. are $85, and include oysters and shrimp, sushi, cheese and charcuterie, and entrance into the regular festival. Designated driver tickets (no alcohol) are $20.

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

The class is taught by a licensed cosmetologist. To make a reservation, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345. For more information or directions to Jennersville Regional Hospital, call Ellen Musser at 610-869-1067.

March 7 Inside Line Bike Expo An indoor bike expo will take place on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include the latest road, mountain, CX, and commuting bikes, as well as components, gear, apparel and accessories from leading brands. There will be regional and national vendors, including manufacturers, distributors, frame builders, shops, nonprofits and more. Admission is $5 (free for students with ID and children under 12). The expo takes place at the Delaware Sportsplex, 326 Ruthar Drive in Newark, Del.

The Art Spot Through April 5 Jamie Wyeth retrospective The Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford brings together more than 100 works by Jamie Wyeth for a retrospective through April 5. There are early works, portraits, views of Maine and the Brandywine River areas, and his vivid portraits of animals. The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students and ages 6 to 12, free for children under 6 and members. Visit www.brandywinemuseum.org, or call 610-388-8326.

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

Through Feb. 28 ‘24/7’ The New Gallery at West Chester University is hosting the 24/7 Project, a show by ceramic artist Rhoda Kahler and photographer Darcie Goldberg, through Feb. 28. The artists have traveled to Boston, Atlantic City,

Mala Galleria in Kennett Square presents ‘Little Birds’ by painter Kristina Closs through Feb. 28 (see listing).

Washington DC, Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia and Providence, R.I., over the past several months. In each city, they spent 24 hours exploring and expressing their initial impressions through their respective mediums. Kahler is a ceramics teacher and longtime artist, and Goldberg is a longtime photographer and former director of the Chester County Art Association.

Visit www.24-7project.com for more information.

Through Feb. 28 ‘Little Birds’ by Kristina Closs Mala Galleria (206 E. State St., Kennett Square) presents “Little Birds” by Kennett Square painter Kristina Closs through Feb. 28.

Her work, in watercolor and oil, centers on birds and landscapes.

Also in the gallery is “Cake!”, a show of soft-sculpture cakes

by Philadelphia artist Melissa Maddonni Haims. Call 610-9985892 or visit www.malagalleria. com.

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Chocolate Lovers Festival draws capacity crowd to Kennett Square

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Generally speaking, there are two methods of eating chocolate. You can either pick politely at it, with pinkies outstretched, or you can dig in with the gargantuan appetite of a Wing Bowl participant. At the annual Kennett Square Chocolate Lovers Festival, held on Feb. 8 at Kennett High School, the hundreds in attendance did a little of both.

The festival, held as a benefit for the United Way of Southern Chester County, was a sold-out show of sweetness and confection, as dozens of professional, amateur and student bakers displayed a wide array of brownies, cakes, candies, cookies and cupcakes throughout the school’s gymnasium. As Honor Society students from Unionville and Kennett high schools doled out sweets, chocolate lovers of all ages sampled more than 200 goodies on

display.

Forty-five professional, amateur and student bakers got awards handed out in all five categories.

First-place winners in each category were: Cake Category Professional: The Gables at Chadds Ford, Chocolate Espresso Cake Amateur: Yukiko Savini and Geri Green, Love Child Chocolate Raspberry Torte

Student: Alexander Wank, Chocolicious Candy Cake Brownies Professional: Delaware Tech Culinary Arts, Hazelnut Fudge Brownies Amateur: Jeannie Mudwick, Jeannie’s Caramel Brownies Student: Alisa Morales, Jon Sweet and Keiante Jones, Ultimate Fudge Brownies Cookies Professional: The Country

Butcher, Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Amateur: Jonathan Kissell, Chocolate Berry Lollipop Cookies Student: Several students from Kennett High School, S’Mores Bars Candy Professional: Talula’s Table, Salted Caramel & Chocolate Shooters Amateur: Alison Snyder, Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Students: Elana Lindner, Orange Chocolate Candies Cupcake Professional: Rosa’s Cupcakery, Rose Bouquet Amateur: Robyn Ingram, Robyn’s Mocha Cupcakes Student: Emilie TannertSchmidt, Double Chocolate Raspberry-filled Cupcakes To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@ chestercounty.com.

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Kennett High School students Lilly Clark, Phoebe Hertler, April Lin and Arshia Faghri were among the many volunteer servers at the festival.

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Local News Counting to 100 while helping others

Upland girls’ ice hockey team wins 2015 Invitational Tournament

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The tournament champions with the coaches.

Photos (2) by John Chambless

First graders from Assumption BVM School drop off their food donation to The Bridge on Feb. 6.

By John Chambless Staff Writer The 39 first graders at Assumption BVM School in West Grove learned to count to 100 – and beyond – over the past few weeks as they gathered food to donate to a local food cupboard.

On Friday afternoon, some of the students, their parents and teachers gathered in the parking lot of The Bridge, a food cupboard housed in the the Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene, to drop off about 160

cans that they had collected.

Teacher Linda Holohan said the project began during Catholic Schools Week. “One of the things we were doing was outreach,” she said as the students eagerly unpacked the cans and boxes in the basement of the church. “We wanted to do something besides just counting. We knew about The Bridge, so our goal was 100 cans, but we went above and beyond.”

While most first graders always do some sort of activity to mark the 100th day of

Students eagerly unpack their donations to stock the shelves of The Bridge.

school – and to practice their counting skills – the food donation has been such a hit that it will likely be repeated next year, Holohan said.

The food cupboard serves between 50 and 75 families each week, for a total of about 600 families last year. Nine

churches, community organizations and the Avon Grove High School Humanitarian Club contribute to stocking the site and opening it to needy families.

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

Two Upland defenders attempt to stop a Lansdale breakaway.

For the second straight year, Upland Country Day School’s Girls’ Varsity hockey team, comprised of seventh, eighth and ninth-graders, went undefeated to win the 16th Annual Upland Invitational Girls’ Hockey Tournament at the John M. Cleveland Rink on the Upland campus. The competition, which mostly included high school players from Lansdale Catholic School in Pennsylvania and New Canaan Country School, Greenwich Country Day School and Rumsey Hall School in Connecticut, was intense this year with Upland winning the tournament, breaking a 0-0 tie with a score in the last 57 seconds of the third period in the Lansdale Catholic game.

Both Upland and Lansdale have accomplished goalies that kept scoring low in each of their games. Upland’s Morgan Cullen, a ninth-grader, recently won the Philadelphia Flyers Youth Shootout and Lansdale’s goalie, twelfth-grader Helen Cooney, plays for the Quaker Tier 1 U19 team. Cooney fended off 44 shots on goal from goal before letting the winning shot slip by in the last minute.

As the buzzer went off at the end of the UCDS vs. Lansdale game,

securing the win for Upland, cheers could be heard throughout the rink. In the tournament, Upland defeated Greenwich Country Day 3–1, and Rumsey Hall 5-1 on Saturday, and New Canaan 5-1 and Lansdale 1-0 on Sunday.

The MVPs for the tournament were ninth-graders Taylor Cullen, Rosy Sieglaff and Kaelen Speck.

“After the game, when I spoke to the girls I told them I wanted them to take three things away from this tournament, “ said Head Coach Katie Keeports. “First, how unbelievably and extraordinarily proud I am of each and every one of the girls. Second, that I hoped that they remember the sound of the crowd, the feel of the ice, the warmth of their huddle, the exhilaration, and the unbreakable connection to each one of their teammates at the end of that last game. And third, how I hope that they saw, felt, and understood firsthand how hard work is rewarded with greatness and that it should be applied to every endeavor on and off the ice in life.”

This is Keeports' second year as Girls’ Varsity Hockey coach.

She also teaches seventh and eighth grade English.

East Marlborough police chief announces his retirement The retirement of Gerald Davis, the East Marlborough township Chief of Police , was announced at the Feb. 2 Board of Supervisors meeting.

Davis, who will retire this year after a 40-year career, was the first Chief of Police in the department.

In announcing the retirement, Cuyler Walker, the chairman of the Board of Supervisors, said Davis “has faithfully and selflessly been a dedicated public servant in this community, and we’re grateful for his dedication.”

Davis had told the board last year that he would be retiring

this year. He has been working out of a trailer in the parking lot behind the township building, a facility which was the focus of considerable attention from the board in the past year. Last summer, Davis listed several items he needed, and suggested a new site for a new police headquarters near the new Unionville Park. In September, the board voted to put a new, larger trailer in place, but keep it at the township building site.

The current trailer is in faling condition. A pipe burst recently, damaging the flooring, which had to be repaired, at a cost to the township of $2,800.

Sign up for soccer program The Southern Chester County Soccer Association is still accepting registrations for its Spring Recreational Soccer program. The program is open to all children between the ages of 4 and 17. The registration deadline is March 1. The season starts Sunday, April 12. More information and online registration is available at www.sccsasoccer.com.

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Obituaries KATHY MAE SMITH

JOHN F. BARE

Kathy Mae Smith, 56, of Nottingham, passed away on Feb. 2 at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove.

Born in Greenville, Tenn., she was the daughter of Jason Berry and the late Marie Berry. She was a graduate of ChuckeyDoak High School, class of 1977, in Afton, Tenn. She was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, and loved her grandson and dog Moses.

She is survived by her father; one son, Jonathan R. Smith and his wife Bobbi Sue of Oxford; one grandson, Cole M. Smith; companion and friend, Johnny P. Van Sant; one brother, Ricky Berry of Tennessee; and one sister, Carol Walker of Cochranville.

A memorial service was held Feb. 7. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

John F. Bare, 76, of New London, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and beloved friend, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Feb. 2.

He was born in 1938 to Fidel and Belle Bare, in Jefferson, N.C. After his discharge from the U.S. Army in 1958, where he served with the 82nd Airborne Division, he and his wife, Marguerite (Margo) Sheets arrived in Kelton, looking for work. In 1965, he and his family moved to New London, where he spent the rest of his life. He owned and operated NLS Systems, Inc., and West Grove Mini Storage and Jennersville Self Storage.

John leaves behind his beloved wife of 57 years; his daughter, Kimra G. Snyder of Peach Bottom; his son, Stephen J. Bare of New London; his beloved granddaughters, Sarah Bare, Karrah, Kayla, and Kristi Snyder; his great-grandson, Ryan A. Williamson; his sister, Leanna and brother-in-law, Charles (Buddy) Harlan and her family of Nottingham. He leaves behind many relatives and friends. He has joined his beloved grandson, Stephen John (John-John) Bare, and many more relatives and friends.

A viewing was held Feb. 5, and a funeral was held Feb. 6.

Interment was in New London Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Stephen John Bare Scholarship Foundation, c/o Fulton Bank, West Grove Bank, PA; to Pancreatic Cancer @ http://purplestride.kintera.org/ Delaware/poppyspurplefighters; or Willow Tree Hospice, 616 E Cypress St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

ROBERT K. SHUTTLEWORTH Robert K. Shuttleworth, 73, of Unionville, passed away on Feb. 8 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester.

He was the husband of Karen Ross Shuttleworth, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Kline and Julia Lozinak Shuttleworth. He was an engineer at the Boeing Company for 33 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford Historical Society and the Boeing Management Association. He enjoyed golfing, outdoor activities, traveling and woodcarving.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, John Kline Shuttleworth of Pittsford, N.Y.; one daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth McDermott and her husband John of Collegeville, Pa.; and four grandchildren.

A visitation with family and friends will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 13 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home (250 W. State St., Kennett Square). His funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church (212 Meredith St., Kennett Square).

Burial will be in the Longwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, Development Office, P.O. Box 141, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Online condolences may be made by visiting www. griecocares.com.

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PAUL E. RUSEK, JR. Paul E. Rusek, Jr., of Kennett Square, passed away on Jan. 31 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Sarah Elise Dixon Rusek, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Springfield, Mass., he was the son of the late Paul Edward and the late Emily (Nowak) Rusek. He earned his college degree at the University of Massachusetts, his Ph.D. in chemistry at Yeshiva University in New York, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship from the University of Utah.

He was an account manager for marketing at the DuPont Company, retiring in 2007. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. In his early years, he loved attending any and all sporting and music events for his son and daughter. In recent years, he simply loved being a grandparent, spending time with his grandchildren -- planting gardens, driving them around on his John Deere and having water fights. He was called “Dziadziu,” Polish for Grandfather, by friends and family alike. He enjoyed golf and skiing, along with collecting coins, and all manner of trains.

Survivors include, in addition to his wife, one son, Paul III and his wife Julie of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Emily Ondik and her husband Michael of Newtown, Pa.; one brother, Robert and his wife Joan of Basking Ridge, N.J.; and three grandchildren, Ava Elise,

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A funeral was held Feb. 7. Contributions in his memory may be made to Community Volunteers in Medicine, 300B Lawrence Drive, West Chester, PA, 19380; or to Safe Harbor of Chester County, 20 North Matlack Street, West Chester, PA 19380. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www. griecocares.com.

Police Blotter POLICE IMPERSONATOR ARRESTED A Clifton Heights man was arrested last month on charges of impersonating a public servant and resisting arrest after an incident on Jan. 31.

On that date in the area of Toby Way and Dalton Road in Lower Oxford Township, an off-duty trooper noticed a suspicious vehicle, a white Crown Victoria, occuped by Kevin Michael Bayer of Clifton Heights, Pa., who identified himself as a state constable. The trooper identified himself asked to see Bayer’s credentials. Bayer became belligerent, and was placed under arrest by other state troopers who arrived at the scene. He was arraigned on charges of impersonating a public servant and other related offenses. He posted bail on Feb. 1, and he is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in District Court.

TWO IN CAR ARRESTED FOR HEROIN Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Robert Allen Wheeler, Jr., 31, of Russellville, Tenn., and Brittany Nichole Smith, 23, of Bainbridge, Pa., on Feb. 6 after they were found having sex in their friend’s vehicle which was parked along Reisler Road, north of State Road in Elk Township. They were arrested for possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.

DRUG THEFT REPORT LEADS TO ARREST On the morning of Jan. 29, New Garden Township Police responded to a report of a theft in the 100 block of Main Street.

The victim told police that a refill of 90 prescription pills had been stolen from her bedroom.

About an hour later, police responded to a retail theft at the Giant store in the 300 block of Scarlett Road. Employees said a woman was putting items into her purse without paying for them. Police arrested Amanda Smith, 35, from Toughkenamon, and found evidence related to the theft report that Smith had made earlier. An investigation

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revealed that Smith knew that the prescription pills had been destroyed by a person concerned for her welfare, but had reported them stolen. Smith was charged with retail theft and making false reports to law enforcement. She was remanded to Chester County Prison in lieu of bail.

REGISTRATION FORMS STOLEN Sometime between Dec. 22 and Jan. 22, 10 to 15 temporary paper vehicle registration forms were stolen from a business in the 600 block of West Cypress Street in Kennett Square, according to police. The investigation is continuing.

CAR VANDALIZED Overnight on Jan. 23, a vehicle parked in the 100 block of South Walnut Street in Kennett Square had all its windows smashed and all its body panels dented, according to Kennett Square Police.

ARREST IN BEATING On Jan. 31, New Garden Township Police responded to the 1300 block of Newark Road for an assault that had been seen on video surveillance. The victim told police that he had been punched several times in the face by Hector Luis-Ortiz, 38, of Williamsport, Pa. Luis-Ortiz later confessed, saying that he had been upset about rumors that he believed the victim had been spreading. A summons was filed against Luis-Ortiz for harassment.

BURGLARY ARREST Kennett Square Police arrested Jose Villagomez-Herrera, 26, of Kennett Square, on Jan. 29 on two counts of burglary, two counts of criminal trespass and other charges. He was arrested after a report of a burglary on Jan. 29 at 9:52 a.m. in the 500 block of Center Street. The homeowners also told police that Villagomez-Herrera had stolen cash from their home about a month ago, but they did not report it. He was arraigned and released on bail.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on on Monday, March 23, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-2-108 Writ of Execution No. 2014-07094 DEBT $152,054.80 PROPERTY situate in New London Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 71-2-65.1J IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association s/b/m Chase Home Finance, LLC s/b/m to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation VS DEFENDANT: ALONZO

T. HARDING, IV a/k/a ALONZO T. HARDING and MICHELE D. HARDING SALE ADDRESS: 36 Pickwick Lane, Lincoln University, PA 19352-9393 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on on Monday, March 23, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-2-121 Writ of Execution No. 2014-05666 DEBT $216,748.52

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PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: BARBARA A. FEIN, P.C., 215-653-7450 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on on Monday, March 23, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-2-128 Writ of Execution No. 2014-02246 DEBT $129,788.53 PARCEL No. 6-9-48 ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage, tenement and tract of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate on the south side of Broad Street now known as and numbered 642 Broad Street, formerly 632 Broad Street in the Borough of Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described in accordance with survey made 1/8/1948, by Arthur Crowell, Surveyor, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the center line of Broad Street aforesaid 449.1 feet east of the intersection of Broad and Sixth Streets; thence by land now or late of Clarence Kent, and passing through party wall of a double house erected on this land and land now or late of said Clarence Kent, south 11 degrees west, 212.25 feet to an iron pin in line of land now or late of Joseph Morton; thence by land now or late of Joseph Morton; thence by land now or late of said Joseph Morton, south 79 degrees, 36 minutes east, 23.9 feet to an iron pin in line of land of William Dutton, Jr.; thence by land of said William Dutton, Jr., north 11 degrees east, 212 feet to a point in the center line of said Broad Street; thence along the center line of said Broad Street north 79 degrees west, 23.9 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING UPI No. 6-9-48 BEING the same premises which Donald L. McPherson and Judy S. McPherson, his wife, by indenture bearing date 6/5/1973 and recorded 6/5/1973 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds,

in and for the County of Chester in Deed Book L-41 Page 108 etc., granted and conveyed unto Tina M. Hall, in fee.

UPI# 6-9-48 PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-23CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-23CB VS DEFENDANT: EDGAR L. LEWIS, JR. SALE ADDRESS: 642 Broad Street, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN & EISENBERG, P.C., 215-572-8111 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on on Monday, March 23, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-2-141 Writ of Execution No. 2013-05366 DEBT $435,163.44 PROPERTY situate in London Britain Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 73-2-1.13 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: PAULETTE REDICK and RICHARD REDICK SALE ADDRESS: 2 Hunters Run Drive, a/k/a 2 Hunters Run, Landenberg, PA 19350-9167 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must

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

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on on Monday, March 23, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 15-2-145 Writ of Execution No. 2009-01947 DEBT $215,633.53 PROPERTY situate in the Township of Lower Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 56-4-56 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Nationstar Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: JESSICA L. PERYEA SALE ADDRESS: 1783 Baltimore Pike,, Oxford, PA 19363-2500 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate.

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SALE NO. 15-2-146 Writ of Execution No. 2014-04030 DEBT $179,755.70 ALL THAT CERTAIN message, tenement and tract of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situated on the easterly side of Myrtle Avenue from the intersection of the easterly side of Myrtle Avenue with the southerly curb line of Market Street; thence leaving Myrtle Avenue, and by land now or late of Henry Coulin, and/or Earl Merlrath, south 70 degrees 30 minutes east 125 feet to a stake (this course in former Deeds being incorrectly stated as 175 feet) in line of land late of Dr. Kennedy now of William Alexander; thence by said land, south 20 degrees west 15 feet to a stake, a corner of land now or late of A. L. Johnson; thence by land of A. L. Johnson north 76 degrees west 19 feet to a stake; thence be the same 21 degrees west, 31.7 feet to an iron pin in

line of land now or late of Haines Mackenzie; thence by land of Haines Mackenzie, and land now or late of R. Duvall and an alley or driveway north 71 degrees west 104.05 feet to an iron pin set in the easterly side of Myrtle Avenue north 17 degrees 30 minutes east 47.9 feet to the point or place of beginning.

TAX I.D. #: 6-5-185 PLAINTIFF: Nationstar Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: JOHN HARTMAN a.k.a. JOHN C. HARTMAN and FELICIA HARTMAN a.k.a. FELICIA A. HARTMAN SALE ADDRESS: 37 Myrtle Street, Borough of Oxford, Pennsylvania 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215-7901010 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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Saginaw Day Camp offers many exciting activities for youngsters Located in scenic Oxford, Saginaw Day Camp (SDC) offers a wide variety of exciting activities including athletics, instructional and recreational swimming, adventure course, arts and crafts, go-carts, a 60-foot climbing wall, a zip-line tower, and much more.

Their qualified staff members are excellent role models. Counselors are carefully screened, interviewed, and selected on the basis of skill, enthusiasm, warmth, and a sincere desire to work with children.

SDC offers a safe and healthy environment which encourages each individual child to discover and excel at new activities, develop lifelong friendships, and promote self-confidence.

Serving southern Chester County, Pa., New Castle County, Del., and Cecil County, Md., SDC stresses team-building, leadership, and responsibility while offering boys and girls ages 4-15 a fun and rewarding summer experience.

SDC offers a specialized program for four- and fiveyear-olds with a modified schedule and activities tailored to meet the specific needs of this age group. A ‘mini-day’ program, from 9 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. is available for this

age group as well.

SDC also offers a counselor-in-training and leadership program for 14- and 15-yearolds which focuses on many life skills such as leadership, organization and problemsolving. Upon completion of this program, teens will be ready and motivated to utilize these skills outside of camp to develop better relationships and succeed in all future endeavors.

SDC’s hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., though extended care is available in both the morning and afternoon.

They provide a daily lunch and snack to every camper, and offer transportation from multiple convenient locations.

SDC will be hosting two open houses prior to the summer on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, May 17. All open houses will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., and we will be providing tours of our facilities, a Q&A session, a BBQ, and an opportunity to meet with the owners and directors.

For more information, please visit www.saginawdaycamp.com or contact SDC at 610-998-1281 or at askus@ saginawdaycamp.com.

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Open houses to preview the summer activities at Saginaw Day Camp take place on March 28 and May 17.

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Education The future of STEM in The Hockessin Montessori School

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By Victoria A. Elasic When you think of technology and engineering lab experiments, a middle school or high school science classroom may come to mind. In an effort to meet President Obama’s request for our students to improve in science, technology engineering and math, many of the nation’s middle and high schools have been implementing STEM lab curriculum. The president has asked that within the next ten years American students must “move from the middle to the top of the pack in science and math.” The Hockessin Montessori has joined in on this initiative.

By providing learning experiences which are focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through hands-on experiments and open-ended challenges, the students are engaged in exploring complex concepts in each of these subjects. It’s not just the middle school students that are taking part.

In The Hockessin Montessori School, students from three years old through fourteen years old are taking part in this thrilling initiative. In fact, teacher Suzanne Lenhard stressed the benefits of these activities as her kindergarteners “Not only have the opportunity to learn the STEM curriculum, but also teach it to their younger peers.”

Following a STEM lesson and lab activity, Suzanne and her co-teacher, Gwen’s kindergarteners present what they did and learned to their three- and four-year-old peers. This further instills the concepts as they act as peer mentors. Stewart Hawkins shared that he and his students are enjoying the new STEM labs because they include a lot of good hands-on activities which “bring to life basic concepts in science.”

Creating learning experiences in which children discover concepts through exploring their world through hands-on activities is a much richer teaching methodology than simply presenting the lessons to the children. Allowing students to uncover the facts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics is proven

to make a long-lasting impression and allow for deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Completing a STEM lab learning experience each week provides the students with the opportunity to explore each of the topics regularly. The variety of subject matter, which is planned for each grade level appropriately, guides the students in applying language, math and science skills in achieving an ultimate goal within a small group setting. “I love using our iPads to make films for the technology projects,” shared Katie Marchiani, 9. Katie had the opportunity during a Technology STEM lab to conduct an interview with her partner who acted as a historical figure they both researched. They utilized the iMovie app in their individual school iPad to create a film documenting the interview. Simran Montagne, 9, also stated, “I love that we get to explore new things and do interviews!” Earlier this week, their class used blocks and grids to map out meteorite impact scatter patterns and analyze the results. The laboratory was alive with constructive chatter as the children completed multiple test results to collect and record data.

Educating students through the brainstorm, plan and design process of the STEM lab curriculum is also reaping exciting benefits in the school’s Middle School program. In a recent lab activity, seventh and eighth graders were required to use a limited amount of materials to create a catapult. They were expected to brainstorm with their partners, plan a design and then build their design with the provided materials. Once their catapult was created, they put it to the test. Using a rubric, the teacher graded the success of their design based on a variety of components including the distance and accuracy of their launch. They were also assessed on their completion of the brainstorming and design process. “I love that the kids are so into the projects. After the second lab the kids are already anticipating designs and projects. They are excitedly talking about science,” stated Middle School teacher, Natalie Marchiani after “catching” her middle schools enthusiastically debating their designs one morning. The Hockessin Montessori School is truly generating excitement in the STEM curriculum and creating the nation’s future scientists.

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Education Events are planned to promote school choice Millions of school choice supporters are planning to participate in special events to raise awareness about opportunities in K-12 education.

At present, individuals, schools and organizations across the country have planned over 10,000 events to bring attention to the issue.

The events, which are independently organized and funded, will include information sessions, roundtable discussions, movie screenings, rallies and other special events.

The goal is to shine a positive spotlight on all types of effective education options for children, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, home schooling, private schools and online academies.

According to Andrew Campanella, president of

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National School Choice Week, the growth in enthusiasm for school choice can be attributed to simple supply and demand.

“More American families than ever before are actively choosing the best educational environments for their children, which has galvanized millions of additional parents—those without options—to demand greater choices for their own children,” Campanella said.

Campanella predicted that the number of events planned for 2015 will be more than 60 times larger than the first celebration in 2011, because people see it as an opportunity to start thousands of individual conversations about educational choice in a positive, forwardlooking, fun, nonpolitical and nonpartisan way.

To learn more, visit www. schoolchoiceweek.com.

A variety of offerings at George Fox Friends School George Fox Friends School has openings for infants, toddlers, pre-school, pre-kindergarten and kinder-ready classes. Children living in the Octorara School District may enroll in the beforeand after-care program. The school was established in 1995 focusing on early childhood education and nurturing each child as an individual. The mission is to provide affordable, highquality care and education for children from the age of eight weeks through kindergarten.

The childcare program is available from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, for year-round care. We offer full- and half-day child care, two, three, four and five days a week.

Summer camp is available for children through fifth grade.

Our Infant and Toddler programs are designed for the individual needs of the children.

Working closely with the parents, our teachers offer a warm, nurturing, home-like environment that allows each child to safely play, explore and grow.

Our Pre-school classes for two- and three-year-olds and Pre-kindergarten for four-yearolds are designed to engage the children. Pre-reading skills are

introduced through phonics and the Handwriting without Tears program. Socialization is very important for the children. They read stories, sing songs, draw and paint. They also learn math, science and social skills through creative play. They enjoy art and music daily.

We offer a kinder-ready class for children who do not meet the age cut-off for public school kindergartens. There is a half- (9 a.m. to 1p.m.) and full-(9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) day option. This class is specifically designed for children who have mastered a pre-kindergarten program and are ready for a more challenging curriculum.

Literature, music, creative movement, art, math, science, and

social skills are taught in manner that engages their attention. They learn to write in journals using “Kid Writing” the Handwriting without Tears program. Many are reading and writing recognizable sentences by the end of the school year. Children who will be five years old by Dec. 1 are eligible to enroll in our kinderready classes.

Our before- and after-school program is available for students through fifth grade who live within the Octorara School District. The morning program is available from 6:30 a.m. until the bus arrives for pick-up. The afternoon program includes homework help, along with time to play.

George Fox Friends School is located along Route 41, just one mile south of Route 10 in Cochranville. We have spacious classrooms and a ten-acre campus. We are a member of Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS. Visit our website www. gffs.org or e-mail staff@gffs. org to receive more information. Schedule your personal tour today or stop by our Open House on Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon and March 16 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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Easy math tips for parents: making math fun outside the classroom (NAPS)—As parents, we understand the important role that math plays in our children’s education and the impact it has on their lives and our own. Despite this, we don’t always recognize the opportunities we have each day to encourage our children’s interest in and knowledge of math.

Research has shown that children develop a better understanding of math when mathematical principles are presented to them as part of real-world scenarios. Kasey Bratcher, a former mathematics teacher who develops K–12 math teacher workshops for Carnegie Learning, a publisher of research-based mathematics software and textbooks for middle and high school students, provides the following tips to keep math relevant in your child’s life outside the classroom.

1. Ask questions…and answer questions with questions.

When a child asks a question, it is an opportunity to expand his or her learning beyond just a simple response. If your child asks how many minutes it will take to drive to the grocery store, it is perfectly okay to respond with your own question, such as “How many minutes do you think it will take to drive to the store?”

This can lead to a broader discussion about the number of minutes in one hour, one half-

hour or one quarter-hour. You can also discuss the length of time required to travel from home to other places, like school or Grandma’s house.

In all mathematical conversations, do not be too quick to give your child the answer.

Allow him or her the time needed to process the information given and formulate the answer on his or her own.

2. Look for mathematics all around you. Relating math to everyday life situations has a direct effect on how well children learn and utilize mathematical principles. Carnegie Learning, collaborating with researchers at Southern Methodist University, found that tailoring word problems to student interests results in as much as a 40 percent improvement in performance, particularly for more difficult problems. “Children are more enthusiastic about learning when the topic presented is specific to their personal interests,” said Bratcher. “For example, questions related to gaming, sports, food or friends will generate more attention from students than asking them to calculate the square footage of a room.”

Parents should also take advantage of everyday events that can incorporate mathematics.

For example, helping Mom or Dad in the kitchen provides a great opportunity to practice fractions and measurements,

including calculating weights and amounts.

3. Make math a family affair.

Everyone in the family can play a role in keeping math an ever-present part of a child’s day. Bratcher often engages her kids through friendly competitions at one of their favorite restaurants. She encourages her kids to figure out the sale price of their soft drink or milk shake by finding half, starting with questions like “What’s half of $2.00?” and moving to more difficult questions, like “What’s half of $1.80?”

Math is all around us, and opportunities to deepen a child’s understanding of math principles abound. By employing mathematics to the world around them, kids can sharpen their basic math skills and even teach parents a thing or two.

Research has shown that children develop a better understanding of math when mathematical principles are presented to them as part of realworld scenarios.

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Education 5 tips to keep your child's school days from becoming sick days (BPT) - Studies show that children in daycare or attending school can catch up to 12 common viral infections each year and that each of these infections can last seven to 10 days. Getting sick is commonly seen as part of growing up but the good news for parents is that you can help support your child's immune system.

Here are five things you can do to potentially help reduce the 12 viral infections a kid can encounter in just one year.

• Review hand-washing techniques. This classic practice still remains one of the most effective ways to eliminate germs.

You've probably already taught your children how to wash their hands, but are they finishing too quickly? Each hand-washing session should last about 20 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That's long enough for children to sing the ABCs twice.

Children should also know to wash their hands before eating, making food or handling a baby, and after going to the bathroom,

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playing outside, touching an animal or sneezing.

• Are your child's vaccinations up to date? Vaccinations won't prevent your child from catching a cold, but they can protect him from more serious illnesses like the flu. You can find more information on the proper immunization schedule for your child by visiting the CDC's website.

• Support their immune system.

Research shows deficiencies in zinc and vitamins A, C, D and E can reduce the overall function

of the immune system. Zarbee's Naturals immune support supplements with ingredients such as Elderberry can help support your child's immune system when he or she is most susceptible. Created for children ages 2 months to teens, there's an immune-system supplement for children of any age. There is even an immune support option for parents.

• Avoid exposing your child to others who are sick. If your child's best friend is sick, the play date will have to wait.

Remember, children are contagious before their symptoms actually show and distancing your kids from those who are physically coughing or sneezing lowers their risk of getting sick.

• Sometimes it's good not to share. OK, this probably isn't a life lesson you want your child following most of the time, but some things are better kept to themselves. Bottles, utensils and cups should not be shared between children, as bacteria is easily transferred through saliva. Make sure your child has his own lunch and that he knows not to share with or borrow from other students at mealtime.

While cooler temperatures and the continuing school year increase your child's risk of catching an illness, your child can reduce his risk for getting sick. Employ the tips above and you can help your child stay safe and healthy this school year. To learn more about how Zarbee's Naturals can support your child's immune system, visit www.zarbees.com.

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Teachers: Tips to bring classroom energy levels back to normal after break (BPT) - The start of the spring semester in the classroom is a great time for teachers to refresh the room so all learning goals can be accomplished before the end of the year. Sometimes a refresh involves disinfecting everything to help students stay healthy.

Perhaps this year's refresh even involves incorporating some new decor and bright colors. This semester, help your students stay energized all spring long, right up until the final bell rings for summer break: 1. Give the classroom new decorations to celebrate the upcoming spring events - The calendar is full of great educational moments during the winter and spring months. From Learn to Read month in February to Arbor Day in April, you can decorate the walls in your classroom with educational materials to help students look forward to each celebration.

Melissa Taylor of the blog Imagination Soup recommends you ask parents to help you out by bringing in old magazine articles celebrating the different holidays. You can find great quotes and photos inside to pin on bulletin boards, helping students understand each holiday's importance.

Another idea includes posting colorful posters with fun facts about each of the holidays or events. These teaching decorations will be a hit with the students and aid you in presenting the importance of events like President's Day and Black History Month.

2. Ask students for decorating help by assigning them educational projects related to the time of the year. For example, set up a reading corner of the room and have each student create and decorate a flower to turn the corner into a cozy garden

space. Your crayons and colored pencils are probably well-used from the fall semester, so use the Staples Teacher Rewards program to refresh your stock.

This program gives participating teachers up to 10 percent back on teaching and art supplies. With scissors, glue sticks and Scotch tape all restocked, your students won't have any roadblocks to keep them from expressing their creativity with the classroom work you assign.

3. Add some cozy factors in the classroom to brighten the last few months of winter. Taylor recommends bringing in rugs, pillows and lamps for extra warmth to help energize the students and make the room feel warm and friendly.

4. Between the winter weather, childhood illnesses and glitter that is so prevalent during the holiday season, your classroom may need help getting rid of the germs. Be sure to restock all your supplies, like Purell Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer and Lysol Disinfecting Wipes.

Both are available at Staples so you can quickly attack germs and help your students - and yourself - stay healthy throughout the year. Make it fun for your students with games, like singing the song, "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," while washing hands with soap and water, or challenging your students to see who can clean their desktop the fastest using a Lysol wipe.

There are only a few short months of school left, which means you have limited time to help students learn everything they need to so they can advance to the next level. If energy is falling in the new calendar year, do what you can with classroom supplies and decorations to revive them for an awesome classroom experience.