Chester County Press 03-06-2024 Edition

USDA grants Avon Grove Charter

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included farm animals, ecology and a greenhouse. The Charter School has supported a farm, sheep, ducks, rabbits, fish and bees. It is also a strong advocate of art, music and ingenuity.

Archer said the talk of expanding and renovating began in 2021 with a decision by the administration that the modular classrooms “had to go.” That was followed by a needs assessment and two years of exploration of building plans and financing.

At a Feb. 29 groundbreaking ceremony, Archer said that she first became aware of the possibility of support from the Department of Agriculture, and they pro-

Living with multiple sclerosis

By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer

I have lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) for over 50 years. It took me years just to get a diagnosis because MS mimics so many other diseases.

I’m writing this story now because I hope it helps others.

Over one million people in the U.S have MS and let me make one thing very clear: no two people have the same symptoms. Everyone is different. Your symptoms may start out mild, then increase to a greater severity without rhyme or a reason. One day you may walk normally, and the next you are using a cane, a walker or you may even need a wheelchair to get around. You may have moments when words come out jumbled, or your vision will be blurry.

Not everyone who has MS will need a wheelchair. Some people with the disease may look perfectly healthy.

There are many symptoms of MS. These may include the following: anxiety, poor balance, bladder dysfunction, bowel problems, cognitive changes, depression, dizziness or vertigo, fatigue, mobility and walking issues, numbness, pain, Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA), sexual dysfunction, sleep

issues, speech difficulties, spasticity (stiffness), swallowing disorders, tremors, and visual disorders.

It’s a long list of symptoms.

Multiple sclerosis explained

What actually happens when a person is afflicted with MS?

With this disease, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the fibers. Areas of inflammation and damage are known as lesions. The changes in size, number, and location of these lesions may determine the type and severity of symptoms.

While individuals with relapsing forms of MS are believed to experience more inflammation than those with progressive forms of MS, lesions will occur for individuals with all forms of MS. However, the lesions in progressive forms of MS may be less active and may expand more slowly.

In addition to symptoms, disease activity may be evaluated from changes in the size or number of lesions. Frequently, MS

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Archer said the $84 million includes $50 million for the building itself, with the remaining $34 million allocated for infrastructure, the interest for a tax-free municipal bond and the costs of renovating and updating the other parts of the property.

Morgan said he was so impressed with the school that when he began working with them, he had a budget of only $39 million.

Kennett Township to eliminate several committees

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

In an effort to consolidate Kennett Township’s internal operations, its Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion that will eliminate its Land Conservancy Advisory Committee (LCAC) and several other committees. The board reached the decision at its Feb. 21 meeting. The LCAC will be replaced with a contract with Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRCA), who will serve as the township’s primary land conserva-

tion agency. The vote also eliminated township committees in the areas of agricultural advisory, communications, community pride, deer management, indoor agriculture, safety and business advisory.

Reading from a prepared statement, supervisor Pat Muller said that realigning the township’s internal systems was an effort to “streamline functions, find economies of scale and professionalize work that was loosely organized with varying degrees of accountability and oversight.”

“In the past, resident-led committees were formed

that acted in a variety of ways,” she said. “Some were formed by ordinance, and some were formed by resolution to act on behalf of the township and serve in the place of professional staff who at the time were not yet in place. As government operations have become more professionalized, leadership felt that it was an appropriate time to review the various committees, their mandates, functions and efficacy, and eliminate redundancies where there was now staff coverage, consolidating functions where there was commit-

tee overlap an to provide consistent oversight where it was needed. “The intended goal of such a review was to identify more focused and cost-effective to deliver the policy priorities as set by township supervisors that you, the residents, elected.”

“I would like to thank each of you for your dedication to preserving open space and the Kennett environment that we all have come to treasure,” wrote LCAC Chairman Jeff Yetter in an email to his fellow members. “We have preserved over 400

acres in perpetuity including Barkingfield, Lord Howe and Spar Hill parks, the Case and Miller Farms and numerous smaller parcels. Your efforts have ensured that future generations will enjoy some of the beauty and landscapes that are reasons why we live in this beautiful township.

“I am quite sure that you join me in wishing that BRCA’s efforts will continue to increase the preserved lands in Kennett. While the board’s decision eliminates several committees, they

Photo by Chris Barber Administration and staff at Avon Grove Charter School break ground on the new building on Feb. 29.

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“I asked for approval for $45 million more [and got it] for new infrastructure, new science labs and a gym. This represents the largest charter school investment in USDA history,” he said.

He added the grant will offer enhanced education for the current student body as well as the 250 students on the waiting list.

Since its beginning, the Charter School has occupied the former—and aged—Avon Grove school building in the 100 block of State Road in London Grove Township. The Charter School also occupies the

Multiple Sclerosis...

Continued from Page 1A may be “clinically silent,” showing no increase in symptoms, yet continuing to show signs of disease activity.

For individuals with relapsing forms of MS, early and continued treatment with a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) can often slow the “clinically silent” disease activity in the brain, reducing the size and number of active lesions. This is why most neurologists, as well as the American Academy of Neurology, recommend that individuals with relapsing forms of MS begin treatment as soon as possible after the diagnosis is established.

More recent FDA approvals have brought new DMTs that also treat active secondary-progressive MS and primary-progressive MS.

Additionally, areas of thick scar tissue may eventually form along the areas of permanently damaged myelin. These areas of scar tissue are referred to as plaques. The term “multiple sclerosis” originates from the discovery of these hardened plaques. Multiple refers to “many;” and sclerosis refers to “scars.”

Lesions and plaques are viewed on a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. This technology is used to help diagnose MS and evaluate its progress at various intervals.

Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS consists of the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord. With MS, areas of the CNS become inflamed, damaging the protective covering (known as myelin) that surrounds and insulates the nerves (known as axons). In addition to the myelin, over time, the axons and nerve cells (neurons) within the CNS may also become damaged.

The damage to the protective covering and also to the nerves disrupts the smooth flow of nerve impulses. As a result, messages from the brain and spinal cord going to other

former Kemblesville Elementary School in Franklin Township for the younger grades.

The new building will sit behind the current upper school.

According to the program document issued at the ceremony, the new building will be two stories high, will contain 29 general classrooms, 10 science rooms, a learning center and a gymnasium and support space.

Board President Dwayne Degler, whose son started at the Charter School for kindergarten in 2007, expressed words of appreciation from the dais. Head of School Kristen Bishop said she has felt from the beginning that

parts of the body may be delayed and have trouble reaching their destination – causing the symptoms of MS.

I liken it to a faulty battery on a car. If you try to start the car and the battery is faulty, it doesn’t start.

With MS, you can hit the brakes, but sometimes the car keeps going. Or the lights go off without any notice. Sometimes you run out of gas

The unpredictability of the disease

MS is most frequently diagnosed in young adults, although individuals of any age may be diagnosed with this neurological condition. People who are not familiar with MS can easily be confused by its name and its unique symptoms. Most individuals with MS are able to live a full and productive life, with much hope for the future, thanks to the approved treatments and wellness strategies that are available today.

MS is unpredictable. It can cause a variety of symptoms, which for many, can flare-up and then subside over the course of days, weeks, months, or years. While MS is not contagious, its causes are not yet fully understood and researchers continue to search for answers.

“[M]odulars are not good for the kids. They deserve better.”

With that in mind, however, she said the Charter School graduates have, without exception, told her that the education they received at Avon Grove Charter far exceeded the inconvenience of the modular classrooms. She explained, “They deserve a gym and to not be stuffed in a small space. Our kids deserve it and the USDA made our dreams come true. I am thrilled for the community. The journey is just beginning, and I am ready for the journey.”

High School Principal

Matt Messick began the ceremony by leading the

ago, the side effects leaflet scared me. I remember thinking, “I don’t want any of those side effects.”

However, because there was no cure, I was always lukewarm about treatment. In the end I chose not to take any treatment. I do not recommend that to anyone.

Here I have to stress, your course of treatment is an individual decision. I would never want to encourage anyone to do something they didn’t feel comfortable about. Medical decisions are personal. For me, no treatment was the right thing to do. But I know many people that have made great strides with treatment

Living with multiple sclerosis

One constant about MS is that stress can exacerbate the symptoms. This was certainly true in my case. If I was upset about something, I would get very fatigued. It wasn’t the kind of fatigue I could sleep off. If I did too much in one day, I would need to rest for a week or more. Heat was also not my best friend. Suddenly, spending time outside on a hot summer day would zonk me to the point of feeling faint.

I remember one extremely hot summer. I had just finished the work day and

Pledge of Allegiance with ninth-grader Noah Ramsey, who will be a member of the first class to graduate from the new building.

D’Huy Engineering &

shaken to the core. What would happen to me and my family? A lot did happen, which is personal and doesn’t need to be discussed here, but at this point I was taking MS very

Heckendorn and Shiles will be the contractors for the project.

After the indoor gathering in the late afternoon, the participants, administration,

also learned how to say no. I couldn’t do what I used to do, no matter how much I wanted to. I felt like the world thought I was just lazy. But, eventually…I even learned how to ask for

I realized if I was going to be happy, I had to focus on what I could do and not on what I couldn’t do.

seriously.

I had never thought about how serious it could be. Much of that was from the way I was raised by my parents, who taught me I could do anything if I worked hard. That did not hold true with MS. I was beginning to feel hopeless. I had never felt hopeless before. But now I felt like I was carrying a bomb around on my back, and at any moment it could blow, destroying me and everything close to me.

It seems like I spent a lot of years feeling that way. I honestly don’t know how many years it was, but one day I took a long, long, look at my life.

I wrote the pros and cons on paper to see which list was longer. In the end, I realized I had two choices:

I spend a lot of time now talking to anyone who will listen about accessibility. I believe everything should be accessible to all people, regardless of their abilities.

At this point, there is no cure. Knowing that has always been a real stumbling block for me. In the beginning, I thought why do tests? There is no cure.

Through the years, I’ve received numerous MRIs, neurological tests, eye tests, and the list goes on. I have also read about every cure or form of relief that came down the line. When I looked at treatment years

stopped at the local gas station to fuel up. I usually made conversation with whoever was behind the counter, but on this particular day I couldn’t. I remember not being able to think of words, and I felt if I opened my mouth nothing would come out. I just smiled and limped back to my car. But I was shaken. If I couldn’t talk, or put thoughts together, how could I work?

It was at this point that I became depressed. I was

I could give up or I could live every minute of my life like it was the last. I chose the latter.

Knowing there was no cure and or what MS could do to me changed my life. And I can’t even believe I’m saying this, but in some ways MS was the best thing that happened to me.

Having MS meant I had a built-in health meter. If I did too much, I knew it immediately. If I spent too much time with toxic people, I was exhausted. I

help. None of it came easy. It still doesn’t. Fortunately for me, I am blessed to have a good support system. My family and friends know I need their help walking some times. They also know I can’t participate and go to family functions like I used to do. I don’t do holiday dinners anymore. Now I make one thing to take to a dinner being prepared by someone else.

It was hard to let that other person go—the person who raced with her grandchildren, played tennis, or danced. I really miss dancing.

Focusing on what’s important

I realized if I was going to be happy, I had to focus on what I could do and not on what I couldn’t do. I spend a lot of time writing now. I also enjoy art and making jewelry, painting, felting, crocheting…you get the idea. My house looks like an office and an art studio, and I’m okay with that on most days. I can’t garden like I used to so I do container gardening. You’d be surprised what you can grow in a container.

Actually, it’s as if MS brought me full circle to the things I really love doing. At the age of six I wanted to be a writer and an artist, even though my parents told me I couldn’t make a living off of that. But now, at 73, I do those things and my life is better for it.

Going out requires a game plan. I may need to sleep all week so I can attend a family function, but I do it. I prepare for outings more than the average person. I have to know where I’m going to be and if it is easily accessible for me. If I eat at a restaurant, I study the lay of the land on the way in, so I know I can exit easily. I prefer chairs to booths, and like to have plenty of room for me and my cane. I also have to avoid crowds, more for their sake than mine. I really don’t want to fall on anyone.

staff and guests gathered outside for the ceremonial groundbreaking. The school then held a social gathering that featured snacks of tacos and cupcakes.

I still work part-time— I write and I work as a receptionist – and I feel very blessed to do that. I remember one friend telling me I could probably receive disability coverage, but I never did that. I wanted to keep working. Not everyone with MS can continue to work. However, I know many people with MS that lead very fulfilling lives, and many continue to work. They may have had to make adjustments, use wheelchairs, walkers or canes, or limit their work hours. They do what they can do.

I also know many people who have had to go to nursing homes. I admit I wonder if that time will come for me. But I also know that, with or without MS, that is an option at my age.

I have come to know that MS is so very different for everyone. I feel so blessed to be able to do as much as I do, and sometimes I feel guilty about that.

I miss my old life. I miss running in fields. I miss hosting picnics and family dinners, but I am fortunate to have people that still invite me to do things with them and I have family and friends that include me.

I feel for those who have MS to the degree that it prohibits them from doing things they love. I spend a lot of time now talking to anyone who will listen about accessibility. I believe everything should be accessible to all people, regardless of their abilities. Accessibility is often misunderstood. Often times saying something is accessible means there is an entrance wide enough for a wheelchair. But it is so much more than that. If you go to a park, you can’t take a wheelchair on a gravel road. Even if someone is pushing you, it’s impossible. You can’t get into an outside event such as a picnic area unless the surface is suitable for wheelchairs, walkers or canes. You can’t get into a theater if there is no ramp or spots for a wheelchair when you get inside. I’m happy to see many movie theaters accommodate people with a variety of disabilities, but much more work needs to be done to make all sidewalks and businesses handicap-accessible.

I pray for those who are limited with MS and can’t do as much as I do. I pray they find a cure. I pray people see, really see, people in wheelchairs and don’t make fun of them. Mostly, I pray that people with MS or any disability are included. Please, please, please include them, talk to them, and see them.

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A video screen on the wall of the meeting room illustrates for guests what the new building will look like and where it will sit on the property.

Local nonprofit aims to do Moore for the Troops

By HaLeigh Abbott Contributing Writer

The Moore family has a military service record that spans from the Vietnam era to the Korean conflict era, and now the next generation of Moores are working to honor that legacy through a nonprofit dedicated to supporting different causes affecting the daily lives of veterans.

Moore for the Troops was an idea conceived 15 years ago and born this year by Billy Moore and sister Katie Arter, children of U.S. Marine Corps veteran Bill Moore.

“My sister and I had a fantastic support system growing up,” said Billy Moore. “Our parents supported everything we did one hundred percent, whether it was sports or hobbies. At the time I never thought of it, but as I got older I started to realize that with my dad and grandfather serving, the sacrifice that it

takes to serve in the military. “I often get the question ‘Did you serve?’ It doesn’t bother me because my parents never pushed me to serve, but Moore for the Troops gives me the opportunity to serve in a different way. It gives me the sense of satisfaction to hep people that need it, support veterans that need to be supported, and be as impactful as possible.”

Moore for the Troops set its mission to bring community together through annual events and fundraisers to support the men and women who served in the military. Onehundred percent of donations made to the 501c3 nonprofit go toward a veteran-related cause—a feat not many bigname charities can match.

Katie Arter said, “I think it’s important to say what sets us apart since there are so many veteran organizations, and this is it for us. Every dollar donated goes toward a cause.”

The first cause Moore for

the Troops has set its fundraising to is service-related hearing loss. Bill Moore suffers with tinnitus, a constant ringing sensation in his ears that requires the use of hearing aids.

“When I got out of the Marine Corps in 1975, I was told by the Veterans Administration (VA) that I didn’t qualify for support because my wife and I made too much money,” he said. “Things finally changed during and after the Obama administration when the government started to acknowledge the veteran crisis.”

Bill is a patient of Audiology Department and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, so the first fundraising event will donate 100 percent of proceeds to this department.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to get care and hearing aids from the VA, in hopes that other veterans can get the

help they need,” said Bill.

Katie said, “In talking about the event, it’s giving people the opportunity to connect. We learned that the neighbor across the street who also served in the military struggles with tinnitus, too, and we never knew that about him before.”

The event, called the Listen Up! 5K, will be held on April 14 at the Octorara High School track in Atglen, Pa. Participants can run or walk the 5K, or complete a one- mile fun run/walk. Vendors will be on-site, as well as a photographer and a DJ to bring the event to life. Bill and his wife, Joanne, both worked for the Octorara School District after retiring, so the site is special for them. Bill was a monitor for children during in-school suspension, while Joanne was a secretary for the high school.

“I had two principals—the school’s and my mom,” said Billy.

Octorara School District waived the rental fees for the event in support of the cause.

The Moore family has dived head-first into this new mission, with Bill even showing his devotion with “Moore for the Troops” tattooed proudly on his arm.

Bill and Joanne beam with pride for their kids’ dedication to the mission.

“I had this idea and I took it to Katie, and if you know her, you know that if she likes something she puts gasoline on it and gets it

started,” Billy said. “Her involvement in the community and her motivation is something we need to give her credit for. My parents have worked hard to get sponsorships. We have made our efforts a family thing.”

To sign up for the 5K, or to learn more about the upcoming events with Moore for the Troops, visit their website at https:// mooreforthetroops.com/. They can also be found on social media under Moore for the Troops.

The Kendal at Longwood community breaks ground on large expansion

The Kendal at Longwood community of Kendal~Crosslands Communities recently broke ground on a $56 million expansion and renovation project featuring a newly reimagined health center and independent living apartments.

The Kendal at Longwood community is a not-forprofit Life Plan Community in Kennett Square.

A ceremonial groundbreaking and reception brought together residents, staff, community members, and regional leaders, including State Sen. John I. Kane, who gave remarks at the reception.

Staff, residents, and board members have collaboratively planned the project with its most crucial integration into their campus. Extensive research into healthcare trends and their values helped guide the plans as their vision took shape. This cornerstone value means they always seek a better way to meet the community’s needs and future expectations. KendalCrosslands Communities has

been re-imagining retirement living and services from its inception over 50 years ago.

For the health center, the community worked to create a warm, inviting environment that prioritizes comfort, safety, and personalized care. The design will continue to integrate the community, provide comforting and engaging spaces, and ignite the passion of residents and staff purposely driven toward achieving a healthy environment. In this place, community, nature, and care meet.

The center will consist of an enhanced Resident care (Medical Clinic), Rehabilitation spaces, and personal care and skilled nursing residencies. The goal has been to provide a design that helps with programming to maximize every resident’s quality of life and overall well-being.

“Person-centered quality services and programs positively impact the residents. Our thought leadership is the conduit to a supportive, caring community, and our health center at our Kendal

at Longwood campus will embody our Quaker values,” said Lisa Marsilio, chief executive officer.

“Today, we are thrilled the newly reimagined center will be a transformative initiative that will address the needs of current and future residents and affect the field of aging, helping people to live their best lives.”

Also included in the design will be 18 independent living ground floor apartments that will help the community meet the current demand for new residences.

The apartments will provide a newer living option on their Kendal at Longwood campus, with residences connected to the main center, a feature that appeals to many future residents.

As one of their core values, environmental sustainability is an integral part of this new project. They are including solar infrastructure to help reduce energy use, incorporating energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems, and use of healthy materials to reduce their carbon footprint as much as possible. In

Legislation would expand access to donated prescription drugs in Pa.

House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced last week that he plans to introduce legislation to expand access to donated prescription drugs in Pennsylvania.

Currently, Pennsylvania’s Cancer Drug Repository Program only allows health care facilities and physicians’ offices to donate unused cancer medications to pharmacies participating in the repository program. The program is overseen by the State Board of Pharmacy and, currently, only two pharmacies are enrolled to receive donated prescription drugs as part of the program.

The legislation, first introduced by Cutler in 2018, would expand the current

Cancer Drug Repository Program to allow both health care facilities and individuals to donate prescription drugs (other than cancer drugs) to the program.

“Each year, billions of dollars of prescription medications are wasted because Pennsylvania’s Cancer Drug Repository Program is unworkable, inaccessible and underutilized. My legislation would open the doors to increased donations of life-saving—but often costly—medications that can be the difference between a struggling family getting the care they need for a loved one or not,” Cutler said.

As of 2023, 44 other states have successfully implemented prescription drug

donation programs that have saved lives, money and medical resources.

“With my background in health care, and having a family history of complicated medical diagnoses, I know first-hand how costly life-saving prescription medications can be. I have also experienced seeing many good people turned away from donating unused prescription medications because of a failure in state law,” Cutler said. “It is time for Pennsylvania to update its laws, rejuvenate the Cancer Drug Repository Program, and ensure a robust system of donated prescription medications exists for those who need this lifesaving medication.”

addition, water conservation and rain-water management were priorities in the design.

“I am tremendously proud of this initiative at the Kendal at Longwood campus. The fusion of natural surroundings, cutting-edge technology, and modern sustainability measures illus-

trates the creative and empathetic solutions that our world desperately needs today,” said Sen. Kane. “This reimagined health center will not only provide exceptional care, but also significantly enhance the quality of life within our community. It is heartening

to see Kendal at Longwood’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care for our senior community.”

Kendal~Crosslands Communities has more than 900 residents and 600 employees nestled on 500 acres in the Brandywine

Photo courtesy the Kendal at Longwood community

The Kendal at Longwood community recently broke ground on a $56 million expansion and renovation project featuring a newly reimagined health center and independent living apartments. A ceremonial groundbreaking and reception recently took place.

Valley.

Photo by HaLeigh Abbott

The Moore family.

State lawmakers offer support for Pa. Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange

State lawmakers recently introduced legislation that would create a task force on Agent Orange, a blend of herbicides used during the Vietnam War.

Agent Orange was banned when evidence of the harmful and sometimes deadly results of exposure to it began to emerge. Those who were exposed to Agent Orange are at risk of developing cancers, neurological and psychological conditions, and other long-term effects to the skin and heart. Exposure to Agent Orange can also cause reproductive health problems and birth defects in the children of veterans, including spina bifida, hip dysplasia, and congenital heart disease.

The task force would comprise several members of military organizations and members of the PA House and PA Senate to investigate and form recommendations on how

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Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC), its Trails & Sidewalks Committee, and its Historical Commission,

best to communicate with veterans affected by Agent Orange concerning the treatment options available to them.

This bipartisan legislation was introduced by state representatives Paul Takac, D-Centre; Mike Cabell, R-Luzerne; Brian Munroe, D-Bucks; Dane Watro, R-Schuylkill/ Luzerne; Tarik Khan, D-Phila.; Zachary Mako, R-Northampton/Lehigh; Chris Pielli, D-Chester; and Abby Major, R-Armstrong/ Westmoreland.

“We owe all those who have served our country, especially those who have been harmed as a result of their service, not only our profound respect and gratitude but an enduring commitment to serve and support them and their families,” Takac said.

“That, of course, includes Vietnam-era veterans who were exposed to – and at the time, unknowingly harmed by – Agent

which will all be re-formed. Under the new guidelines, the supervisors will continue to set the policy agenda and assign duties and topics for all three groups, which will continue to serve as recommending bodies to the board and not have any final decision-making authority.

Orange. As our understanding of the extent of the damage caused by that chemical exposure has grown and evolved, so have the programs and benefits available to those affected.”

“Since taking office, one of my areas of focus has been ensuring that veterans and their families are aware of and can more easily access all of the benefits and support available to them,” he said. “Therefore, I am proud to stand with this bipartisan group of PA House members, many of whom are themselves veterans, in support of this bill to create a task force to ensure that we honor our solemn commitments to those who have served and sacrificed for our country.”

“Veterans come into my offices just about every day looking for help, and I have always pledged to do whatever I can for those who served our

Additionally, these groups will provide an annual report of activity to the supervisors at public meetings and retain a staff liaison assigned by the township manager.

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

nation. That’s why I feel it is my moral obligation to support this proposed legislation,” Cabell said. “Agent Orange exposure has had lifelong impacts on some of our brave soldiers who fought in Vietnam, so assisting them in any way we can is certainly the right thing for us to do.”

According to USAFacts. org, as recent as 2022, there are an estimated 231,500 veterans in Pennsylvania who served during the Vietnam War.

“Almost 50 years after the fall of Saigon, our Vietnam veterans still have questions on the health impacts of and treatment for Agent Orange,” Munroe said. “This taskforce would help get them the answers they deserve.”

“We should do anything we can to help and support veterans who we asked to serve our great country. These are men and women who returned home from Vietnam without a hero’s welcome and are now impacted by exposure to Agent Orange. I humbly ask my colleagues to support this initiative, which is long overdue,” Watro said.

“This issue is personal for me as my uncle is one of those Vietnam veterans. He is now blind and struggles with his daily activities. A little relief for him would be welcome

and so well deserved.”

Pennsylvania has the third-largest veteran population in the United States.

“As a child, I remember my mom telling me about her classmates from Northwest Philadelphia who served and died in Vietnam,” Khan said. “Sadly, many of our Vietnam vets and their families continue to suffer the pernicious effects of their exposure to Agent Orange during the war. It’s past time they and their families get access to the disability benefits they deserve. This bill will move us closer to getting our vets the justice they are due.”

As many as 3 million United States military personnel served in regions and years when the chemical was being used, and more than 300,000 veterans have died from exposure to Agent Orange.

“Countless veterans have suffered, and some have died slow and horrible deaths due to the lethal impacts of Agent Orange. This insidious exposure has even reached beyond the veterans themselves and has affected their children with a variety of birth defects,” said Pielli.

“When we rely on and ask our young men and women to serve our country and endure extreme sacrifices, we must do

everything in our power to support their physical, emotional, and financial needs upon their hopeful return. That is why I’m strongly behind this bill and urge my colleagues to lend their support.”

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers several benefits to veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange; however, the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs estimates there are a number of veterans in Pennsylvania who qualify but are not yet receiving VA benefits.

“As a veteran, I know there is confusion about what benefits and services are available to the men and women who bravely served our country,” Major said. “Those who were exposed to Agent Orange while in the military face additional long-term health issues, which entitle them to further assistance. This resolution will ensure they better understand opportunities available to them in order to address the effects of the chemical exposure.”

The legislators introducing the legislation said they are hopeful that taking care of veterans who are still suffering effects from a war that ended almost 50 years ago is an issue the vast majority of legislators in Pennsylvania can see eye-to-eye on.

Republican lawmakers to introduce bills combatting swatting

Working to provide law enforcement officials with more tools in their arsenal to prosecute individuals on charges related to “swatting,” a group of House Republicans announced they’ll introduce a series of bills.

Swatting is a dangerous act where a person places a hoax 911 call alleging a hostage situation or other serious threat.

There has been an uptick in instances of swatting in recent years, including an incident earlier this month at a York County Walmart where a caller falsely claimed someone had been shot, hostages were taken

and bombs had been placed in the store. Not knowing swatting calls are hoaxes, law enforcement officers must take them seriously and often respond with a large police presence, including crisis response teams, or SWAT teams, hence the term swatting.

Knowing the potential for serious or deadly consequences, the great cost to respond to false alarms and taking police officers away from real work, state representatives Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh), Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester), Dawn Keefer (R-York) and Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/ Somerset) will introduce

legislation to assure those engaging in false reports are held accountable.

Mackenzie’s bill would criminalize swatting and make it a felony offense if any person suffers bodily injury in the course of responding to a call.

“The very nature of these swatting incidents creates the high risk that violence will occur and someone answering the emergency call may get hurt,” said Mackenzie. “My bill would ensure significant criminal penalties are in place to serve as a deterrent to anyone thinking about taking part in this malicious and dangerous conduct.”

Williams’ legislation would give a victim of swatting an avenue to hold the person who committed the act accountable for any damages stemming from the false report.

“Swatting inflicts serious damage on individuals and property. My legislation grants victims the right to sue individuals making false reports. It allows for the recovery of damages from these malicious acts, ensuring victims access restitution directly from those responsible.”

Since swatting calls amount to a false alarm that takes valuable police officers off the streets,

The 25-year county employee will lead Chesco Connect

This week, the Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe approved the appointment of Gene Suski as the new director of Chester County’s Community Transit Department. Suski has worked for Chester County since 1998, most recently as community services and construction manager for the Department of Community Development.

The Community Transit Department is also known as Chesco Connect.

The Commissioners said in a joint statement, “Gene’s experience with and knowledge of the Community Transit programs when it was Rover make him highly qualified to manage Chesco Connect. He has worked with all levels of community transportation, including with the Transportation Management

Association of Chester County, SEPTA, and the PA Department of Transportation. We have full confidence that Gene is the right person to oversee Chesco Connect.”

Chesco Connect provides door-to-door shared ride transportation for residents of Chester County to places such as medical appointments, work, grocery stores, pharmacies, and senior centers.

The Department of Human Services director Pat Bokovitz said, “Gene’s career with Chester County has been spent serving the community, and his new role with Chesco Connect is no different. He will ensure that safe, timely, and convenient transportation is available to anyone who needs it.”

Suski is a graduate of Widener University and is a veteran of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Keefer will introduce a bill to allow courts to order a person who engaged in swatting to pay the costs associated with the state or municipality responding to a swatting call. These costs would include wages or other compensation of any responder for time spent responding, for prosecuting the offender and for costs of supplies and equipment used in responding to the swatting call.

“The blue line is already stretched thin enough and we cannot afford to have police officers chasing phantom calls and exhausting valuable resources at the taxpayers’ expense,” Keefer said. “My

bill would hold those who make these malicious hoax calls financially liable.”

Officers respond to swatting calls under the belief lives are in danger and swift action is necessary to end the threat. Rigby’s legislation would grant civil immunity to officers who respond to a swatting call.

“As a former police chief, I’ve been on calls of this nature and seen law enforcement in action,” Rigby added. “These ‘swatters’ are toying with officers’ passion to answer the call and wasting time and money in search of a cheap thrill that actually isn’t cheap, as well as potentially putting lives at risk.”

Courtesy photo Gene Suski is the newly appointed director of Chester County’s Community Transit Department.

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The chessmen of Unionville

“The key ingredient to stardom is the team.”

It is very fitting that every quote in this editorial is attributed to legendary basketball coach John Wooden, for reasons that will soon become obvious.

It is not often that adults take their life lessons from teenagers, and rarer still do they derive their inspiration from a group of sophomore, junior and senior high school athletes who apply their young skills on the gleaming floors of local gymnasiums, and yet, there is an incredible narrative happening now among us whose story must be told.

For the past two seasons, the varsity boys’ basketball team at Unionville High School – under the tutelage of Head Coach Chris Cowles and assistants Eddie Anderson, Justin Martin and Matt Porecca – have been holding four-month seminars in the art of selflessness, teamwork and commitment. From December through March, they apply these lessons in the form of participation, divided into four quarters before their opponents, their parents and their fellow classmates. While their fundamental theorems have been carved from the chalkboard genius of the sport’s finest architects – Auerbach, Wooden, Krzyzewski, Popovich and Kerr – their application on the basketball court has become that of harmonious design, carved entirely from their own hands.

On both ends of the floor, the patterns of their game hum rhythmically: the swarming defense, the rebound, the outlet transition, the no-look pass, the sweet and high launch of a three-pointer that will find its proper destination, and the sixth sense of anticipating where their teammates will be on the floor at any time.

Save for their variance in height and build, so consistent is the display of these skills that they occasionally seem indistinguishable from one another. They are all chessmen, honed by the over-and-overness of wellrehearsed ritual, thinking three steps ahead.

“The importance of repetition until automaticity cannot be overstated. Repetition is the key to learning.”

It could be said that while the success of the Unionville basketball program is due to many of the players having played together for the past several years, the first real fruit of their work began to blossom during the 2022-23 season, when they breezed their way to a 22-4 overall record and defeated Upper Merion and Chichester to reach the PIAA District 1 5A state championship game, when they were outmatched by a superb and undefeated Radnor team on March 4, 2023 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.

As they prepared for the 2023-24 season, one year older than the year before, Cowles’ team seemed to have gone into brief hibernation, returning to the woodshed to re-shape and re-define their approach to the game. After compiling a 22-3 overall record this past regular season, they marched through two rounds of the PIAA playoffs as a number 1 seed, and last Thursday, blew past a tough Upper Dublin squad to record the program’s first title since 1981.

“I believe in the basics: attention to, and perfection of, tiny details that might be commonly overlooked. They may seem trivial, perhaps even laughable to those who don’t understand, but they aren’t. They are fundamental to your progress in basketball, business, and life. They are the difference between champions and near champions.”

This Friday evening, the Unionville boys’ basketball team will host a first round PIAA state playoff game against visiting Manheim Central, and if they are fortunate to climb through the tangle of brackets in the tournament, they do so with the realization that the glimmer of these moments will soon disappear. Limelight is not a forever gift, but the lessons they have given us – that success is best found by utilizing the strengths of every person – is a gift that they will carry with them long after they leave the court as a team for the last time, and in turn, leave that gift for us to learn from.

Can you save too much for a rainy day?

“Save for a rainy day” is an old piece of advice — and a good one. But is it possible to save too much?

To begin with, what defines a “rainy day” in terms of financial needs? It could be any number of things: a temporary loss of employment, a major home or car repair, a large medical bill, and so on.

If you did not have the money readily available to pay for these types of expenses, you might be forced to dip into your IRA, 401(k) or other retirement accounts, incurring taxes and possible penalties, as well as lowering the amount of money you’d have available for retirement. And that’s why it’s a good idea to build an emergency fund containing up to six months’ worth of total expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account that’s separate from the accounts you use for your daily spending needs.

An emergency fund is valuable, but many people may be overfunding it. And while this isn’t the biggest financial mistake one can make, it could result in some missed opportunities.

For one thing, when you keep money in a low-risk account,

you can generally count on your principal being protected, which means the money will be there for you when you need it —but the flip side is that this money likely won’t grow very much, if at all. And if you’re going to achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you need your investment portfolio to provide you with significant growth potential within the context of your individual risk tolerance. So, any excess dollars kept in your rainy-day fund might be used to help fuel some growth-oriented investments. You could also use these dollars to help diversify your investment portfolio. If you only owned one type of investment, your portfolio could take a big hit if a market downturn affected just that asset class. But by owning a mix of stocks, bonds, government securities and other investments, you can help reduce the impact of market volatility. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t protect against all losses.)

Still, before deciding on what to do with extra money you might have in your emergency fund, how will you know if you indeed have too much? Up

to six months’ worth of total expenses may be adequate for most people — but everyone’s life is different. For example, if you have reason to believe your employment — or that of your spouse — may be in jeopardy in the near future, or if you anticipate the need for some renovations to your home, but not for a year or so, you might want more than six months of expenses tucked away in your emergency fund. Also, once you’re retired, you may well want to keep a year’s worth of expenses in the fund. If you need cash, you don’t want to be forced to sell investments when their price may be down, especially since you have less time for them to recover.

Ultimately, when thinking about how much to keep in your emergency fund, review your situation carefully and weigh as many variables as you can. And if you do decide your rainy-day fund is abundant, use any “overflow” in a way that can help you keep moving toward your financial goals.

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Support Gov. Shapiro’s school funding plan

Letter to the Editor:

Gov. Josh Shapiro recently proposed a public education budget for approval by the General Assembly. It includes an investment of $1.8 billion in public school funding this year, with a specific focus on improving school facilities. This is great news. I believe the public schools here in Oxford are a treasure. Besides the education they offer, the schools tie our community together. It was the

schools that offered a location for stranded families after the town fire. It’s the schools that provide safe entertainment in the form of plays, dances, sports, and other activities. Recently, I was sitting at the last basketball game for my elementary aged grandsons. Their games were in one of the school gyms early Saturday morning. I noticed all the supportive families and especially the coaches who take time out of their day to give the kids a fantastic expe-

rience. Some of the coaches were students in that same school building years ago. We must ensure that our public schools are funded to support not only education, but these beloved community activities as well. Funding must be prioritized for the many needs of our public schools.

Lately there’s been a push to use public funds for school choice options. This is not necessary. If parents want private education, they can certainly have that option. But it’s not

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the taxpayers’ job to fund that type of choice. Instead, the governor, together with the General Assembly, should work toward one goal of creating a public school system that is stellar for every child and for our communities.

I’ve contacted my state representative and state senator to ask for their support for the proposal, and I suggest community members do the same.

Kim Kulesza Oxford

Time for big ideas in Pennsylvania

By Rep. Tim O’Neal

This year has ushered in a lot of expensive talk in Harrisburg. In just two months, we have seen Gov. Josh Shapiro and legislative Democrats push separate plans to increase taxpayer-funded spending by billions of dollars.

First, a partisan report from the Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) called for a $5 billion increase in education funding. Not to be outdone, Gov. Shapiro followed up with a whopping state budget proposal that spends nearly $50 billion, an 8-percent increase over the current year. In response, we have already seen warnings from media organizations that expensive proposals like this will lead to massive tax increases on all Pennsylvanians.

So, here we are again. The age-old argument that the best medicine to Pennsylvania’s problems is to throw more tax dollars into the void. Problem: The courts decided the system by which we fund public education is unfair. Solution:

Spend more money! Problem: Pennsylvania is economically uncompetitive. Solution:

Spend more money! This thinking is akin to topping off the gas tank of a car with a broken engine. No

amount of money is going to mysteriously raise the test scores by which we judge whether or not our kids are learning. And no amount money is going to magically make Pennsylvania’s archaic business policies more attractive to job creators.

Gov. Shapiro continues to traverse the state saying he wants to “get stuff done,” and, in his budget address, called on the Legislature to do more to help Pennsylvania compete with our neighbors. But his actions say the opposite.

Whether it’s fighting to protect an unconstitutional tax in court that will stifle energy production and cause utility costs to skyrocket, or caving to special interests by vetoing hundreds of millions of dollars for poor kids in low-achieving schools, the governor has shown he’s willing to talk the talk but then walk in the opposite direction.

With that said, lawmakers cannot just be “no” on everything. We need to start thinking big to address the issues facing our Commonwealth. Pennsylvania is not going to tax and spend its way to economic prosperity, but we are also not going to make people’s lives better by doing nothing.

Instead of enacting the governor’s plan and forcing tax increases on Pennsylvanians,

why don’t we let folks keep more of their hard-earned money? Recently, I circulated a legislative memo to reduce the Personal Income Tax that has received bipartisan support. As costs continue to rise, people deserve to keep more of what they earn and not have to worry about increases in their tax bills. Now is the time to make monumental changes to our education system because what we have is clearly not working for everyone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2021, Pennsylvania ranked in the top 12 in state spending per pupil. Furthermore, the Commonwealth Foundation points out that Pennsylvania’s per-pupil funding increased to $21,263 in the 2021-22 school year, up from 37.6 percent since 2013. And while we have consistently increased state funding for education by record amounts over the years, we have continued to see students’ test scores lag. What if we gave students in underperforming schools that $21,000 and just see if they can’t find a better place to learn?

While we’re looking at how we fund public education, we should finally tackle property tax reform. For years, families and seniors on fixed incomes have had to deal with this ever-increasing burden. Now, as mortgage rates and

home prices rise, young people can’t even begin to think about getting that first home at all. Property taxes are just another massive barrier preventing many from achieving what was once pinnacle of the American Dream.

Finally, if we want Pennsylvania to compete economically with our neighbors, let’s put forth a policy that actually puts us in their league. According to the Tax Foundation, Pennsylvania ranks 31st in tax competitiveness for job creators. Let’s accelerate the reduction of the Corporate Net Income Tax, something Gov. Shapiro has said he supports, and let’s do it without anti-business poison pills like combined reporting. Let’s finally tackle real permitting reform with reasonable timelines for approval so that businesses can actually responsibly plan ahead in Pennsylvania.

If the governor wants to “get stuff done,” House Republicans are ready and willing. But he should come up with better ideas than emptying the state’s reserves and increasing taxes on Pennsylvanians. Now is the time for big change, so let’s “get it done.”

Tim O’Neal represents the 48th Legislative District in Washington County and serves as the Republican Whip.

Brown scores 24 points, Diehl controls boards in victory; Unionville’s first boys’ hoops title since 1981

Longhorns win District 5A crown with 63-36 trouncing of Upper Dublin

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

floor burns to capture the PIAA District One 5A championship with a dominant 63-36 victory over Upper Dublin.

It was the first title for the boys’ basketball program since 1981.

As the No. 1 seed in the tournament, Unionville came into the game at 22-3, having defeated Upper Moreland and Phoenixville in the early rounds, only to face off against the Flying

Cardinals, who entered the championship bout as the No. 2 seed and the same 22-3 record. What on paper had been predicted to be a battle of two teams who had both earned the right to play for a title, however, became a mostly one-sided contest, dominated by Unionville’s outside shooting and a defense that shut down Upper Dublin’s top scorers. After a jumper by Kobe Basemore gave Upper Dublin a quick 2-0 lead, Unionville sprang into action with three-pointers by James Anderson and Charlie Kammeier.

Following a 30-second time out by Unionville Head Coach Chris Cowles, the Longhorns held a slim lead in the closing seconds of the first quarter when a buzzer-beating floater in the lane by Ryan Brown gave Unionville a 17-10 advan-

By Caroline Roosevelt

Contributing Writer

Singer-songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche is on tour, stopping by Maine, Boston, Washington, D.C., and yes, Kennett Square, with a solo show at The Kennett Flash on March 9. Gifted with fluttering soprano vocals that complement her other instrument -- the guitar -- Roche feels most comfortable on tour. After all, she grew up in the royal families of singer-songwriters The Wainwrights and The Roches, so traveling, working and collaborating with each other was as perennial as sitting down at the dining room table for family dinner. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Lucy and discuss her inspirations, stylings, and what she’ll be performing at The Flash.

tage heading into the second quarter.

The second quarter may have been highlighted by an early Kammeier 3-pointer and a driving layup by Anderson with 6:27 left that saw the Longhorns jump out to a 24-10 lead, but it also saw the emergence of Unionville big man Nick Diehl. The 6’ 6” center began to rip down rebounds while holding Upper Dublin scorer Idris Rines to two free throws, in a quarter that saw the Flying Cardinals go scoreless for nearly a 6-minute stretch.

“He’s become present, invested and committed,” Cowles said of Diehl, who will be attending Tulane University this fall on a baseball scholarship. “From my perspective, I can’t be more grateful for him placing this team as a priority.”

Sporting a 32-17 lead at the start of the second half, Unionville saw a revamped and aggressive Upper Dublin defense force them into mistakes, and while the Longhorns were limited to just 7 points in the third quarter, their defense continued to shut down their opponent, holding the Flying Cardinals to just 3 points.

Carrying a 19-point lead into the last quarter, the Longhorns put an exclamation point on their victory with a 24-point outburst that saw Brown score 14 points, including three 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 24 points. He was helped in the scoring column with 12 points apiece from Anderson and Diehl. Upper Dublin was led by Ryan Mulroy with 11 points, 10 of which came in the fourth quarter.

As his players celebrated with the hundreds of Unionville students who had attended the game, Cowles gave appreciation to his coaches and his team.

“I am happy for us, but I am especially happy for my staff,” he said. “Eddie Anderson is a head coach and we are fortunate enough to have him as an assistant, and Matt Porecca and Justin Martin are unbelievable, not just with the Xs and Os, but in their relationships with our players.

“It sounds so boring, but I continually tell the team, ‘If you’re disciplined, we’re

Caroline Roosevelt: What was it like growing up in such an incredibly musical family?

Lucy Wainwright Roche: Music was the only thing I ever really knew. My mom was in a group called The Roches and in the summers as a kid I would travel with them. It’s familiar to me -- the life of living in the hotels. Now the cycle continues with me bringing my daughter with me on the road.

How do you stay connected with your family?

My siblings also grew up this way, and they take their kids on the road with them, as well. Martha lives in Montreal and Rufus lives in Los Angeles, and the time we see each other the most is when we’re working. For instance, we did a holiday show for Christmas in New York

City and I toured with Rufus last summer.

Your last album, I Can Still Hear You, released during the pandemic in 2020, was a collaborative effort between you and your mother, Suzzy Roche. How do you collaborate? Do you share songwriting responsibilities?

We actually write separately, except for one song that I wrote and didn’t like, so my mom rewrote it. We do help figure out parts of each other’s songs, but for the most part we write separately.

Where do you get material for your music?

I’ve been on the road traveling for the last 15 years, so I pull a lot of inspiration from being on the road -- internal angst and heartache. I haven’t been traveling as much

lately, because I have a one-year-old daughter.

When you’re not on tour where are you posted up? I live in Brooklyn, and I grew up in Manhattan. I’m getting used to being home more often. I’m always putting up gates everywhere, asking my daughter not to hug the guitars.

What – and who -are your influences and inspiration?

It’s hard to overstate how much The Roches impacted me. Who could even say how much it influenced me because it was everywhere. I LOVED the Indigo Girls when I was a kid. They are influences, but they have much more of a “band” show. Touring with them was as close to being in a rock band as I’ll ever be. I love so many singer-songwriters. In high

going to have fun.’ Before the game, I told them that basketball-wise, Unionville has been good for the past several years, but not much before that. I told them that discipline breeds legends, and they became legendary because they helped their school win a title for the first time since 1981.”

With the District One championship trophy now in their possession, Unionville

will host the first round of the PIAA state tournament on March 8 at 7 p.m., when they face off against Manheim Central. The PIAA state championships will take place at the Giant Center, a 10,500-seat arena in Hershey, Pa., on March 21-23.

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

Charlie Kammeier sank two early 3-pointers that helped jump Unionville out to a 32-17 halftime lead.

Photos by Richard L. Gaw

Unionville’s Ryan Brown, center, displays the PIAA District One 5A championship trophy after his 24 points helped lead the Longhorns to a 63-36 victory over Upper Dublin on Feb. 29 at West Chester University’s Hollinger Field House.

Unionville center Nick Diehl contributed to the victory with 12 points and dominant rebounding throughout the game.

SUSAN MAHALA

Susan Mahala gained her angel wings as she passed away peacefully while at home and surrounded by her family on Feb. 25, 2024.

She was 77.

She was born on Nov. 6, 1946 to James and Marie Hamilton (Cann) and was the wife of Gus Mahala, with whom she spent 47 years.

She attended Kennett High School, followed by beauty school and Cecil Community College.

During her lifetime, she pursued many different careers and she retired from the Job Corp. However, she would always say her greatest accomplishment was her children.

Her family meant more to her than anything in the world and she made sure to remind each of them often. She was known for making the best spots, nightly check-ins to make sure everyone was safe and early morning birthday calls, making the best sandwiches and always having a pot of coffee on to enjoy a good talk.

She loved going to Delaware Park, shopping, dancing, decorating, sewing, watching the Hallmark channel and the show “Blue Bloods” and rewatching her favorite movie, Gone with the Wind.

She was kind to everyone she met and her passing leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her family and friends.

Susan and Gus had eight children all together, and 33 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly.

“Sue-Sue,” as she was affectionately known, is survived by children, Suzanne Hughes (Michael), Jennifer Lawson, Carey Hughes (Lee), Tracy Mahala (Ryan), David Mahala (Denise), Keith Mahala, Melissa King (Brian) and Kristen Schwartz (Eric), and daughter-inlaw Renee Barnett.

The grandchildren are Ashley, Michael, Corey, Jonathan, Joseph, Lee, Brandon, Miranda, Robert, Giovanni, Sebastian, Timmy, Nicholas, Luke, Alex, Dylan, Jason, Jacob, Charlie, Lexi, Kyle, Eli, Gavin, Shelby, Derian, Savanna, Vivian, Karrigan, Sawyer, Greyson, Tobias, Thatcher and Mckinley.

The great-grandchildren are Abigail, Aubree, Scarlett, Chase, Paisley, Liam, Bailey, Mayla, Rhys, Archer, Gwen, Braelyn, Keanu and Maria.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Florence Rybinski, and her faithful dog, Trixie.

Susan’s service and burial will be held privately.

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

JOSEPH L. WARRAM

Joseph L. Warram, of Landenberg, passed away at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. on Feb. 25, 2024. He was 83.

He was the husband of Janet I. Caldwell Warram.

Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late Leonard and Florence Raisen Warram.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Joseph was employed as security for Boeing and DuPont. He was also a police officer for Kennett Square, Avondale and the West Grove police departments.

He was an active member of Boy Scout Troop 44, Oxford for over 50 years and served in numerous positions. Joseph received many awards as a scouter including Wood badge beads, Commissioners Arrowhead Award , Octoraro District Award of Merit, Chester County Council Silver Beaver, Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor and the Octoraro Lodge 22 Allouchsit Allogagan Award.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, Timothy Warram of Millersville, Md. and William Warram of Waynesboro, Pa., and two grandchildren, Delanie Rebecca Warram and Quinn St. John Warram.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leonard Warram.

A visitation for friends and family was held on March 2 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home in Oxford.

Interment will be private.

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.

2 Thessalonians 3:16

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, Tex. 75284-0692 or Boy Scout Troop 44, c/o Jeffery Lewin, 21 Howard Lane, Quarryville, Pa. 17566 or Venmo Jeffery Lewin Troop 44.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Lucy Wainwright

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school, I was a very big Joni Mitchell fan, and I’m also a big Eminem fan. His writing reminds me of my dad’s (Louden Wainwright III) songwriting. Of course, when I showed Eminem’s music to my dad, he didn’t get it the similarity, but it’s in the way he writes candidly about his family.

Which tracks of Eminem’s jump out to you?

The two songs about his mom, “Cleaning Out My Closet” and “Headlights,” and it’s also fun to listen to “Lose Yourself” heading to a folk concert - which is such a different vibe.

What will you be showcasing at The Kennett Flash?

I’ll pull from my last solo record Little Beast, but the

concert will be a mixture of all of my records. I also have some new songs, and some new covers. I’m starting to work on a cover album. I’ve never made a record of that.

What are your favorite covers?

A lot of my favorite covers are to take a really upbeat song and make it as depressing as possible. I do Fleetwood Mac “Everywhere,” Tom Petty’s

“Won’t Back Down,” and my mom and I do a couple of Paul Simon songs. My friend Martha Plimpton and I recorded “Hungry Heart” by Bruce Springsteen. I usually try to pick covers that people have a connection to but can now hear in a different way. Sometimes it really works, sometimes it really doesn’t. I also performed a cover of the dance song “Call Your Girlfriend” by Robyn.

I thought that was Robyn! I listened to you perform it though, and you made it feel like a song that naturally belonged in the genre of acoustic singer-songwriting as opposed to a dance anthem. How did you get connected with The Kennett Flash? Thinking back, it’s possible I heard about it from a friend who played there. This will be the third time I’ve played there. My first

appearance was solo and the other was with my mom. It’ll just be me with my guitar this time with a couple of new songs, a couple of new covers. It’s a great little room if you like that kind of depressing music. I try to keep it light in between.

Lucy Wainwright Roche will perform at The Kennett Flash on March 9 beginning at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit www.kennettflash.org.

County Intermediate Unit expanding to serve children with special needs

community learning spaces and a designated County Cup location – a “to go” breakfast and lunch café that provides volunteer and competitive employment to students with disabilities. There will also be an expansive outdoor recreation area promoting physical education, gross motor skills and overall well-being.

“Investing in these new facilities is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the diverse needs of the students across Chester County and the commonwealth,” said Dr. George F. Fiore, CCIU executive director. “Acquiring and renovating buildings will allow us to create tailored environments that cater to the unique requirements of each learner, fostering accessibility and providing a foundation for their academic and personal success.

“These projects will also address the growing need for additional support and services provided to our partner districts.”

Daniel F. Goffredo, Ed.D., superintendent of Great Valley School District added, “The Great Valley School District is excited about the impact this project will make on students’ learning. By expanding access to state-of-the-art special educational programming to students with special needs throughout Chester County, the program will increase the opportunities available to those students and their families.

“Avon Grove School District is grateful for our partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit on this important project,” said Dr. M. Christopher Marchese, superintendent of AGSD. “This collaborative effort to bring critical programs and services to southern Chester County will have a significant impact on students in the region, and we look forward to the wonderful opportunities it will bring to our district.”

Lease of 1002 South Chestnut Street in Downingtown

Addressing the need for expanded space for Career, Technical & Customized Education (CTCE) programs, the CCIU has secured a lease for 1002 South Chestnut Street in Downingtown. Renovations were recently completed, and the facility will house a new diesel mechanic program and CTCE administrative staff.

“This learning experience allows us to better serve our students, providing them with state-of-the-art facilities and programs,” said Dr. Joseph Fullerton, CTCE director. “The CCIU and our Technical College High Schools are creating job pathways for students in high priority areas, in turn improving the economy of Chester County and strengthening our future workforce.”

capital projects in the future, including upgrades to the CCIU Learning Center, Child & Career Development Center (CCDC) and Toddler Center in Coatesville, and renovations at the TCHS

Brandywine Campus in Downingtown for the new sports medicine program.

“The Chester County Intermediate Unit remains dedicated to creating a learning environment that fosters growth, innovation

and success for every student. These projects are pivotal steps toward realizing that vision,” Fiore said. For more information about the current projects, please visit www.cciu.org/ expansion.

facilities from North Jersey to Washington, D.C., and multiple design meetings with special education experts, have informed the creation of innovative learning spaces that cannot be found elsewhere in the region.

State-of-the-art facilities with community-wide accessibility

The campus will integrate Biophilia design principles to ensure scenic views and natural light for positive mental health, while safety remains paramount with state-of-the-art features and a unique ramp system for community-wide accessibility.

The campus is also committed to holistic development, and boasts

“We are very excited to have such programming in our part of the county, and we know it will undoubtedly help to shape the futures of many students.”

Fred S. Engle Middle School lease and renovation project

The CCIU project team is diligently advancing the renovation plans for the Fred S. Engle Middle School in the Avon Grove School District (AGSD). The team is building on a successful track record with various contractors. In addition to housing the AGSD administration building, the CCIU will add special education programming and preschool and migrant education classrooms in the renovated building. The goal is to award construction bids in 2024 with project completion expected by May 2025.

In preparation for the upcoming debut of the new diesel mechanic program, students from all three TCHS campuses are currently engaged in a 6-week rotation during the second semester, delving into the various aspects and opportunities the program has to offer.

Scheduled to launch in the 2024-25 school year, the diesel mechanic program will soon be accessible to all students at TCHS campuses, with applications currently being accepted. This initiative aims to provide students with valuable insights and experiences, paving the way for a successful introduction to the program in the coming academic year.

Future capital projects

In addition to the major projects mentioned above, the CCIU is actively planning to advance other

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A rendering of the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Child & Career Development Center Great Valley Campus that will meet the needs of children across Chester County.

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Phyllis M. Suleski, Late of West Bradford Township, Chester County, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named Phyllis M. Suleski, having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims of demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF MARGARET C.

MINUTELLO, DECEASED. Late of Londonderry Township, Chester County, PA. LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on the

public comment on the potential purchase of an agricultural conservation easement and expenditure of $104,716.11 from the Open Space Earned Income Tax in accordance with Section 5005(c)(1) of the Open Space Lands Act. If approved, the Board intends to enter an Agreement of Sale with the owners to purchase the agricultural conservation easement. If any person who wishes to attend the hearing has a disability and/or requires an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to observe or participate in the proceedings, he or she should contact Ken Battin, Township Manager at 610-345-0100 to discuss how those needs may be accommodated. Kenneth Battin Township Manager 2p-28-2t

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and all

to make pay-

without delay to RICHARD J. MINUTELLO, ADMINISTRATOR, c/o Janet M. Colliton, Esq., 790 E. Market St., Ste. 250, West Chester, PA 19382-4806, Or to his Attorney: JANET M. COLLITON, COLLITON ELDER LAW ASSOCIATES, 790 E. Market St., Ste. 250, West Chester, PA 19382-4806 2p-21-3t

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of London Grove Township will conduct a public hearing on March 13, 2024 as part of the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors monthly meeting which commences at 7:00 p.m. at the London Grove Township Municipal Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA 19390. The public hearing is to consider the acquisition of an agricultural conservation easement in cooperation with Chester County over a 39.69 acre parcel of property located at 439 E. London Grove Road in London Grove Township owned by George S. Hundt, Jr. and Alexandria Hundt, also identified as Chester County Tax Parcel No. 59-5-24 (the “Property”).

The purpose of the hearing is to provide information and receive

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to KEVIN D. DYKES Sheriff, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 22nd , 2024. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

Sale No.24-3-69

Writ of Execution No. 2022-04458

DEBT $401,935.54

Property situate in the TOWNSHIP OF LOWER OXFORD, CHESTER County, Pennsylvania, being BLR# 56-4-39.15, 564-39.6A

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: a residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Freedom Mortgage Corporation

VS DEFENDANT: Filiberto Villasana Palacios & Vivian Cordero

SALE ADDRESS: 123 Lavender Court, Lincoln University, PA 19352

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC 844856-6646

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. KEVIN D. DYKES, SHERIFF 2p-28-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to KEVIN D. DYKES Sheriff, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 22nd , 2024. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

Sale No. 24-3-70

Writ of Execution No. 2020-02446

DEBT $529,828.06

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or parcel of land with buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Township of New Garden, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Plan for “Carisbrooke”, made by Hillcrest Associates, Inc., dated 2/21/2005, last revised 5/9/2006, and recorded 6/30/2006, as Plan #17869 as follows, to wit:

BEGINNING at a point of curve on the Southeasterly side of Carisbrooke Court (50 feet wide), said point being a corner of Lot #3 (as shown on said plan): thence from said point of beginning extending along said court on a line curving to the left having a radius of 265.00 feet an arc distance of 150.38 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #1; thence leaving said court extending along Lot #1 South 44 degrees 27 minutes 29 seconds East 445.51 feet to a point in line

of lands now or late of Terry S. Wallace & Richard F. Carpenito, a corner of Lot #1; thence extending along lands of Wallace & Carpenito and partially along lands now or late of Margaret M. Thomas South 87 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West 253.58 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #3; thence leaving lands of Thomas extending along Lot #3 North 30 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds West 256.54 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING Lot #2 on the above mentioned Plan.

CONTAINING 1.469 acres of land, more or less.

BEING THE SAME PREMISES

AS Joseph J. D’Amico, Jr., and Rebecca A. D’Amico, by Deed dated March 31, 2017, and recorded on April 5, 2017, by the Beaver County Recorder of Deeds in Book 9518, at Page 2361, as Instrument No. 11536132, granted and conveyed unto Shaun E. Chipman, an Individual.

UPI NO. 60-5-32.5.

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: a residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Owner Trustee of the Residential Credit Opportunities Trust VIII-A

VS DEFENDANT: Shaun E. Chipman

SALE ADDRESS: 108 Carisbrooke Court, Landenberg, PA 19350

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: HILL WALLACK LLP 215-579-7700

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. KEVIN D. DYKES, SHERIFF 2p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to KEVIN D. DYKES Sheriff, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of

Distribution on Monday, April 22nd , 2024. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

Sale No. 24-3-71

Writ of Execution No. 2015-11436

DEBT $197,214.98

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land, Situate in Kennett Heights in the Borough of Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Lots known as Kennett Heights, dated 6/21/1959, by George E. Regester & Sons, and recorded in Plan Book 9 page 24, as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the Northerly Side of Hazel Road, said point being the Southeasterly corner of Lot NO. 7 on said Plan, and the Southwesterly corner of the about to be described lot; thence from said point of beginning, and extending along said Lot No. 7 in a Northerly direction, 198.00 feet to a point in line of lands now or late of John Winters; thence extending along said land of Winters, North 75 degrees 38 minutes East, 101.00 feet to a point set on the Westerly side of a 12 feet wide right of way; thence extending along said right of way, South 02 degrees 51 minutes East, 198.00 feet to a point on the aforementioned side of Hazel Road; thence extending along the side of said Hazel Road, South 71 degrees 29 minutes West, 78.00 feet to the first mentioned point and place beginning.

BEING Lot No. 6 on said Plan.

TOGETHER with an easement for the placement of water and sewer lines across a 4 feet wide strip of the adjoining property, being a portion of Lot 7 as shown on said Plan, and specifically described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point, set of the Northerly side of Hazel Road or Avenue (45 feet wide), said point marking the Southeasterly corner of this about to be described tract and the Southwesterly corner of Lot 6 on said Plan, conveyed herein; thence leaving said point of beginning along said Hazel Road or Avenue, South 71 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, 75.00 feet to a point marking the Southwesterly corner of this tract and the Southeasterly corner of Lot No. 8 on the said Plan; thence leaving said Hazel Road or Avenue and along said Lot 8, North 11 degrees 51 minutes 53 seconds West, 4.0 feet to a point in lines of Lot No, 8 and Lot No. 7; thence leaving said line, North 71 degrees 29 minutes 00 sec-

onds East, 75.58 feet, be it the same, more or less, to a point in the lines of Lot 7 and Lot 6, conveyed herein; thence along said line, South 03 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds East, 4.0 feet, be it the same, more or less, to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Grant W. Carlson and Nancy J. Carlson, by Deed dated 12/12/2003 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Chester County on l 2/19/2003 in Deed Book Volume 6015, Page 2256, granted and conveyed unto Jason J. Nichols and Alicia Nichols, husband and wife and David O. Barlow and Edna M. Barlow husband and wife by deed with an undivided ½ interest as tenants by the entirety, as Joint Tenants with right of Survivorship and not as tenants in common.

David O. Barlow departed this life on 1/13/2004. Edna M. Barlow departed this life on 12/30/2007.

PARCEL# 3702900000

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: a residential property

PLAINTIFF: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not Individually but as Trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust VS

DEFENDANT: Jason J. Nichols & Alicia Nichols

SALE ADDRESS: 563 Hazel Avenue, Kennett Square PA 19348

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS KIRN, LLC 215-942-2090

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. KEVIN D. DYKES, SHERIFF 2p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to KEVIN D. DYKES Sheriff, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 22nd , 2024. Distribution will be

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Cecil College’s summer camps provide the

Cecil College summer camps offer powerful learning environments where a child’s social education builds self-esteem. Many of the camps allow children to unplug from technology while exploring the world around them. Others include learning the latest technology and software.

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Cecil College’s summer camps offer before-care beginning at 7:30 a.m. and after-care until 5 p.m. Campers can play games, read books, and work on arts and crafts projects.

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Chester County Department of Community Development receives more than $2 million to address homelessness

Continuum of Care funds provided by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) was recently awarded more than $2 million in fiscal year 2023 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Awards by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The CoC funds are allocated for projects with a commitment to and goal of ending homelessness.

The Chester County Commissioners said in a statement, “Chester County’s Department of Community Development, Partnership to End

within ten (10) days thereafter.

Sale No. 24-3-85

Writ of Execution No. 2019-10682 DEBT $282,472.75

All that certain piece or parcel or Tract of land situate in the Borough of West Grove, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and being known as 115 Guernsey Road, West Grove, Pennsylvania 19390.

TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 5-3-28

PLAINTIFF: Longbridge Financial, LLC VS

DEFENDANT: Judy Melendez

Known Surviving Heir of Jean Hoosier A/K/A Jean S. Hoosier, Randy S. Hoosier Known Surviving Heir of Jean Hoosier A/K/A Jean S. Hoosier, Richard E. Hoosier Known Surviving Heir of Jean Hoosier A/K/A Jean S. Hoosier, Ryan Hoosier

Known Surviving Heir of Michael Hoosier, Deceased Heir of Jean Hoosier A/K/A Jean S. Hoosier, Nicole Eichelberger aka, Nicole A. Bunting Known Surviving Heir of Michael Hoosier, Deceased Heir of Jean Hoosier A/K/A Jean S. Hoosier, and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Jean Hoosier A/K/A Jean S. Hoosier

SALE ADDRESS: 115 Guernsey Road, West Grove, PA 19390

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 215-790-1010

Homelessness, and other partner agencies work incredibly hard every day to re-house individuals and families experiencing homelessness, and these funds boost their efforts.

Homelessness is about more than just housing. It’s about trauma and hav-

ing access to available programs and assistance. The CoC funds will help address all of these issues.”

Rob Henry, the administrator for the Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness, said, “Chester County has twelve projects on the

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sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 22nd , 2024. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

Sale No. 24-3-86

Writ of Execution No. 2023-01097

DEBT $210,438.37

ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR TRACT OF GROUND IN ELK TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

BEING PARCEL NUMBER: 7002 000 30000

PLAINTIFF: DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXON

ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2006-2 MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2 VS DEFENDANT: JUDITH L. HOTCHKISS & TERRY L. HOTCHKISS

SALE ADDRESS: 6 Media Road, Oxford, PA 19363

of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to KEVIN D. DYKES Sheriff, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/ chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 22nd , 2024. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

Sale No. 24-3-93

Writ of Execution No. 2023-04745

DEBT $73,781.59

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or parcel of land situated in the London Britain Township, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being more fully described in Deed dated March 24, 1970 and recorded in the Office of the Chester County Recorder of Deeds on May 10, 1971, in Deed Book Volume W39 at Page 1064.

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docket for which the CoC funds will be used. Those projects include rapid re-housing and permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities and chronically homeless individuals. The funds will be distributed between our partner pro-

viving Heirs of Kathryn Janette Brown a/k/a Kathryn Jenette Brown, Deceased

SALE ADDRESS: 1438 Flint Hill Road, Landenburg, PA 19350

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, LLP 215-855-9521

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. KEVIN D. DYKES, SHERIFF 2p-28-3t

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on Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 22nd , 2024. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. KEVIN D. DYKES, SHERIFF 2p-28-3t

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By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to KEVIN

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PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 855-225-6906

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. KEVIN D. DYKES, SHERIFF 2p-28-3t

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Attorney Ryan M. Jennings was named the chair of the Chester County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’ Division for 2024. In his new role, he will spearhead initiatives that advance the professional development of younger members, while promoting camaraderie and community engagement in the legal profession. Jennings is a partner at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees.

College student from Kennett Square volunteers at Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine

On Feb. 9, Joseph Bertz of Kennett Square volunteered at Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine. For the first time since 2020, the event returned to Berks County and was hosted by Community Evangelical Church, in partnership with Alvernia University.

Night to Shine is designed to be an unforgettable prom night that is hosted globally for people with special needs aged 14 and older. Bertz was one of over 400 Alvernia volunteers who celebrated the individuals by providing them with a night of joy and recognition.

“Alvernia is committed to personal and social transformation through integrated, community-based, inclusive, and ethical learning,” said Andrea Swift, Ed.D. the director of accessibility services. “The university holds to the ideal of knowledge joined with love. Night to Shine is focused on love for the honored

guests and their families.

“Our students had the pleasure of sharing an incredible night celebrating unique individuals and ensuring that they know how valuable they are. Alvernia students also had the opportunity to put the knowledge they have learned in the classroom into practice as they helped with this community event.”

During the evening, 160 inperson and 15 virtual guests enjoyed the royal treatment with a red carpet entrance with paparazzi, hair and make-up stations, karaoke, dancing, a catered dinner, and more. Bertz assisted in the Local Security Team. The Holleran Center’s Education and Service Corps planned, organized, and facilitated the event.

Across all Holleran Corps branches, the center hopes to instill a lifelong commitment to service in each member and fellow students. In addition to the

Corps, occupational therapy students organized and ran a sensory room, physical therapy and health science students assisted anyone with balance and mobility concerns, and criminal justice students ran the security for the event.

At the end of the night, Alvernia University president Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., and City of Reading Mayor Eddie Moran crowned everyone as prom king or queen.

“I am volunteering at the Night to Shine for the honored guests,” said occupational therapy student Lauren Janson. “I want the men and women to feel so loved and empowered by the community of people surrounding them. Night to Shine is an incredibly special event, and the fact that it is taking place right on campus this year makes it accessible to such a large body of eager volunteers.

“Alvernia’s occupational

therapy students have volunteered to manage the sensory room at Night to Shine. This will allow the students to receive realworld experience working with individuals in a therapeutic setting.”

Anti-human trafficking presentation on March 16

The ACE (Advocating, Collaborating, Educating) Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance of Oxford will host a presentation by Amber Allen, the direc-

tor at Man of Peace, on Saturday, March 16, at 9 a.m.

Allen, a West Chester native, was scheduled to speak in February but the meeting was canceled due

to snow. She will present a dynamic program on her work in Ecuador via Zoom from Ecuador. The ACE meeting will take place at the Oxford Senior Center,

12 East Locust Street in Oxford. Refreshments provided at 9 a.m., the presentation will begin at 9:15 a.m. All are welcome.

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