Budget details examined by U-CF board and administration
By John Chambless Staff Writer
The administration and school board of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District drilled down into the details of the proposed final budget at their meeting on May 2, moving towards final adop-
tion of the budget in June. Before a dissection of aspects of the budget, district superintendent John Sanville told the board, “The budget that is before you has a focus on the children of Unionville-Chadds Ford. It focuses on professional development for staff, staffing adjustments that reduce class sizes and provide additional services, and expanded money for technology improvements at the middle school and high school with the expansion of the Learning Management System. It does those things while recognizing the commitment of our community, through
Estimate puts price tag between $6.5–$7.5 million Design reveals plans for proposed police barracks so much.
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
To those who are assigned with the enormous task of keeping New Garden Township safe, the April 25 presentation that unveiled the township’s planned 19,500-square-foot police barracks served as a blueprint for the future. To those elected officials who may eventually be charged with the enormous task of raising the money to pay for it, not
With New Garden Police Chief Gerald Simpson at his side, Detroit-based architect Daniel Redstone presented a space needs assessment on April 25 for the township’s proposed police barracks which, if it ever gets the green light, will be constructed on the site of its current location on GapNewport Pike. Referring to a diagram on an overhead screen, Continued on Page 2A
tax dollars, to provide for our children. I think it’s a budget that’s fair and reasonable, but also one that takes new initiatives and brings extra dollars and resources right to our children.
“We are budgeting total revenues of $82,406,523, and total expenditures of $82,597,582,” Sanville said. “Which means an operating deficit of $191,059. The bottom line is a tax increase in Chester County of 2.82 mills, and in Delaware County, a 3.15 mills increase. The weighted average between the two counties is a 2.88 percent
Growing gardens
Kennett Square Borough and Moroleón, Mexico: A connection forged over decades
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
Officials from Kennett Square Borough and Moroleón, Mexico may have formalized their relationship with the signing of a sister cities agreement on April 29, but in actuality the bond between this town in Pennsylvania and the city in Mexico stretches back decades.
Jorge Ortiz Ortega, the
municipal president of Moroleón, explained that in the years after World War II, more than five million people from Mexico journeyed to the United States in search of work that would help provide them with a better life. Some of those people left Moroleón and they found their way to Kennett Square, gaining employment in the mushroom industry.
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Township’s assets nearing $24 million
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
A 12-month financial report for 2015, presented by Kennett Township Manager Lisa Moore on April 20, showed that the township’s total assets stood at $23,841,668 at the start of this year. A simple breakdown
of the township’s assets showed that its current assets stood at $10.6 million, which included $6.1 million in its general fund, and close to $4 million in its open space fund. On the fixed assets side, the value of the township’s property, plant and equipment stood at $12.7 million at the beginning of the year.
The township’s 2015 revenue was $3.85 million, seven percent lower than the previous year, while its expenses were just short of $4 million, just one percent less than 2014. A look at the township’s general fund revealed that taxes in the township totaled $3 million in 2015, which accounted for 78 percent
of total revenue. On the township’s liabilities and equity side, there were six primary categories that accounted for 90 percent of all township expenses in 2015. Wages and benefits cost $1.2 million; general government cost $626,511; police expenses cost $304,426; Continued on Page 2A
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By Uncle Irvin
According to a story in the April 13 Chester County Press , the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is planning to raise millage 2.88 percent to fund the proposed budget for the 2016-2017 school year. The budget work was presented by Director of Business Operations Bob Cochran. Superintendent John Sanville proclaimed that millage would increase 2.88 percent to fund this budget. Sanville and his administration team reviewed the highlights. They did not entertain any input from
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Photo by Richard L. Gaw
The Kennett Square Beautification Committee’s “Art in the Garden” in the Genesis Walkway was just one of four separate events held in Kennett Square on April 30. For more photos, see Page 1B.
Photo by Steven Hoffman
Matthew Fetick, the mayor of Kennett Square Borough, and Jorge Ortiz Ortega, the municipal president of Moroleón, sign the Act of Twinning Agreement, making the relationship between the two towns official.
fire and emergency services cost $420,090; road maintenance and repair cost $275,964; and township for the insurance cost $114,669. The remaining $1 million in expenses came from different sources, such as $7888,132 toward the Kennett Bikeway Project and $123,255 toward the township’s maintenance garage. The only primary liabilities currently on the township’s books are $86,273 in general liabilities, and a $546,240 loan taken from the township’s general fund to its sewer fund. At the beginning of 2016, the township had an
opening balance equity of $5.3 million; a net income of $1.2 million; and retained earnings of $16.6 million.
In other township news, the board passed a motion to enter the township into an application to acquire a Transportation Community Development Initiative (TCDI) grant which, if received, would be earmarked toward the creation of a master plan for the Kennett Greenway Trail System and sidewalks. The grant would help increase opportunities for residents to walk or bike, as well as provide active transportation options that would retain the area’s rural character and improve the quality of life in both
Kennett Township and the Kennett Borough.
The township and the borough applied for a TCDI grant in the amount of $100,000, and if it is received, the township would provide matching funding toward the development of the study, to the tune of half of the grant amount.
Matthew J. Gordon was officially sworn in as the township’s newest police officer by Scudder Stevens, the township’s board chairman.
“We are fortunate to have the ability to hire someone who has a wealth of experience and will bring a wealth of experience to the
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Redstone gave a “tour” of the planned facility, which would provide law enforcement with a greatly improved work flow space, and would include expanded holding areas; a sally port to usher prisoners into holding areas; offices for detectives and police administration offices, including a space for record storage; a property room; public entrance and public areas; a staff training room; both men's and women's locker room areas; and expanded parking areas for both police and the public.
“The purpose of the process is to work with the police department and the township to identify what it is that you’re trying to achieve with your police department, identify your goals, and develop a space needs assessment to help identify the magnitude of your police station, and incorporate those elements that are needed,” said Redstone, whose firm, Redstone Associates, spe-
municipality,” said township police chief Lydell Nolt. “The community wins here today. After several years in Coatesville (Officer Gordon) ultimately retired as a lieutenant and then worked as a county detective for Chester County, and moved to the Attorney General’s office.”
Gordon’s swearing-in was attended by several of his colleagues in Chester County law enforcement.
Nolt announced that the police department is now a participant of the countywide Project Naloxone, a life-saving measure that enables police officers to be trained in how to recognize and reverse
cializes in the design of police facilities. If there was an elephant in the room during the presentation, it was the current New Garden Township Police facility – an 1,100-square-foot makeshift of inter-connected trailers, built as a temporary office space after mold infestation closed the unit’s former barracks. The current location is not safe physically, Redstone said, and environmentally, there is no circulation for either police officers and civilians. The new facility, he said, would also offer officers the comfort of confidentiality – the proper space needed to conduct the business of policing.
The design of the planned facility has been done with the anticipation of the projected merger of the New Garden Township police with the West Grove Borough police force which, if approved later this spring by both municipalities, will combine a staff of 35 to form the Chester County Regional Police Department, sometime in the fall.
opioid overdoses through the administration of naloxone. Nolt said the program has saved more than 50 lives in the county
“As we go around the country, there is more and more collaboration and sharing of police departments.
Individual police units don’t work anymore,” Redstone said. “They’re too expensive. Everywhere we go, were seeing consolidation of facilities, and this projection identifies a lot of those items that would be needed.”
As Redstone continued his presentation, a second elephant in the room emerged: The estimated price tag of a facility, one that would ultimately be paid for out of New Garden Township’s budget. Redstone told the township’s supervisors that a 19,500-square-foot police facility of this kind would cost between $6.5 million and $7.5 million – about $300 per square foot – if the project were to begin in 2017. The lifespan of the facility, Redstone said, could last as long as 40 years.
Recognizing the need for a new police facility but realizing that the township has budgeting limitations, supervisor Steve Allaband asked Redstone if there would be a possibility of
since it began in late 2014.
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.
building the new barracks in phases.
“Right now, the need is for a new facility, but I don’t believe we need 19,500 square feet,” Allaband said. “Can we do it in phases?” Redstone told Allaband.
“The answer to that is ‘Yes.’ The question then becomes working with the chief and you, the holders of the money, in terms of what you have to spend today, and what will happen [to the needs of the police department] in the future. As you grow and incorporate other jurisdictions, you’re going to need a place to hold prisoners in a secure place. Yes, we can do it in phases, but we would have to identify primary needs for [initial] construction.
“It comes down to whether or not the public wants to support its police safety department,” he added. “It’s not just a design. It’s a business plan. It’s the willingness of the community to support its public safety program. It’s a difficult process. No one wants to spend the money, but philosophically, we all profited because our parents and grandparents invested in us.”
Simpson insisted that Redstone’s presentation was not intended to ask the supervisors for the funding to begin the proposed facility next year, but merely to lay the groundwork for discussion that identifies the new facility as a potential destination.
“We’re not asking to build a 19,500-square-foot building in 2017, because we may not have the funding, but we have a facility issue that has been sitting there long before I got here,” Simpson said. “This organization sat in a mold-infested police facility for I don’t know how many years before it moved from that temporary solution into this temporary solution. It’s inadequate. It’s unsafe, and it’s tiresome.”
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
With his daughter Reece by his side, Matthew Gordon was officially sworn in on April 20 as a Kennett Township police officer by Scudder Stevens, the township’s board chairman.
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increase in millage.”
Sanville pointed to the Act 1 Index of 2.4 percent, the cap at which the board may increase taxes, balanced with a gradual return to normal rates of tax revenue collection after the recent recession. The district’s mandatory contribution to the state retirement system (PSERS) will be 30.03 percent in 2016-17.
Bob Cochran, director of business and operations, explained to the board how the district arrived at its proposed budget. For the coming school year, an increase in expenditures of $3,297,557 is being proposed, he said. Of that, the largest portions are for salaries and wages (increasing $888,420), and benefits (increasing $2,216,395). A large portion of the benefits increase is due to the mandatory PSERS contribution, which is going up $1.8 million this year.
Technology improvements are budgeted at $121,498, Cochran said.
That includes the purchase of new Chromebook devices for middle school and high school students, as well as staff development and infrastructure upgrades related to the Learning Management System.
After a few years of pay freezes for administration, teachers and support staff, Cochran said the annual increases are now stabilized in the 2 percent range.
Of the entire school district’s revenue, local revenues account for $69,236,229 (84.02 percent of the total), state revenues are $13,019,669 (15.80 percent of the total), and federal and other revenues are a mere $150,625 (.18 percent of the total), Cochran said.
There was no public comment on the budget. Board member Jeff Hellrung voiced some concern about new hires being considered for the district, saying, “If we’re adding new positions based on enrollment, that’s straightforward. Since we’re not planning to increase enrollment, the
new positions concern me. I think our default answer has to be ‘no’ to that. If we’re at 78 percent of our budget for salary and benefits, then we need to keep an eye on new hires.”
Sanville said he would bring a detailed breakout of the staffing standards to next week’s board work session, scheduled May 9.
Another topic of discussion was debt service in the district, which is occurring because of repairs and upgrades to schools planned in the district over the coming decade.
“The 10-year capital plan is roughly a $23 million plan,” Sanville said. “For the first three years, we have been able to fund that out of the reserve funds. In the next phase, we’re talking about having to borrow $7 million or $8 million. We do that over three years, and then we borrow another $7 million or $8 million in another three years. We spread that debt over about 15 years. You’re talking about, in rough numbers, $700,000 a year. As a rule of thumb, we try to keep our debt service to around 11 percent,” Sanville said.
Board member Gregg Lindner said, “I agree that’s within the guidelines that we want to set, so that’s a comfort. But you still have to find the additional $700,000 that has to come from somewhere. That’s why I want to make sure that we tax in these years at the appropriate rate -- not to hold people’s money, not to spend it on new programs, but to make sure that we’re able to pay back the debt. Too little tax and you end up having a negative impact on programs.”
“So you’re saying to spend less of the reserve now, when we have a higher capacity to tax?” Dupuis asked.
“That’s correct,” Lindner replied.
“In the past, we’ve hesitated to tax to the max, so to speak, and spent from the reserves,” Dupuis said. “There is a philosophical difference on whether we should be holding taxpayer money in lieu of charging a lesser tax, regardless of
changes in tax rates.”
Lindner replied, “We are not holding dollars. We are spending the dollars that we have, and the hold which is there for the health trust is something for which we have a recommended approach, and we’re doing something to keep those health care trust funds where they are, because we need to manage our health care that is self-funded. We have done a good job, and I want to make sure we keep the reserves that we have for the years that we’re going to need them.
“I’m not looking to tax any more than the 2.88 percent,” Lindner continued. “What I’m suggesting is that dollars that are going to be saved -- whether they’re from more retirements than we have in the budget, for instance -- that we don’t go out and just spend incremental dollars outside of what this budget says, but that the savings that we get are utilized for the spending programs that we have for the schools. I’m saying that at this level, we’re in the right place, where there will be savings at the end of the year and we’re going to move those toward the building fund, because that’s where we need to spend those dollars.”
Hellrung said, “We’re a high-quality district and a high-spending district, and that’s OK. I’m not hearing complaints about that. But I think that we should realize that we’re investing in our students and buildings as we should, but we don’t want to do more than we need to.”
Board member John Murphy said, “I think this is a reasonable budget. It breaks down to $189 per family [in Chester County], and $220 for Delaware County. So it’s a less than a dollar a day for the average family.”
The board will meet to discuss the budget further at their May 9 work session and June work session, with final approval of the budget scheduled on June 20. A public inspection copy of
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Continued from Page 1A becomes the boss. There has been friction on this issue in the U-CF district on a number of occasions, including with the last superintendent, Sharon Parker.
the School Board, according to the story. Budgets and tax millage in Pennsylvania public schools are the sole responsibility of the elected school board, not the administration, which has no legal role in budget/ tax issues. Obviously, the board will evaluate the budget and taxes and hold public hearings before they pass it, on or before June 30, 2016.
Superintendents vary according to their personalities, and the strength of the board on who
the budget will be available online before May 31. For more information, visit www.ucfsd.org.
To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. com.
Apparently the board requested that the administration present only one budget and plan this year.
School expenses are spiraling upward at an alarming degree, and with no help from the state in sight, it looks like school tax millage will haunt property owners once again.
Property owners should look to school board members to take more responsibility for budget/tax issues, not paid
administration. Sanville holds a doctorate degree in education and is under contract for $210,000 annually until Aug. 30, 2018. However, if the Act 1 Index were to increase from the present 2.1 percent, Sanville’s salary would increase to $214,410.
(Uncle Irvin’s column is his opinion only, and is not a news story.)
Exhibit explores Lincoln University’s heritage and global impact
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
Philip J. Merrill, a historian, writer, appraiser, and African American history consultant, is leading an effort to research Lincoln University’s heritage and legacy—as well as its strong connection to Old West Baltimore, an historic neighborhood in Maryland that produced Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and many other influential citizens. An upcoming exhibit of some of the treasures uncovered during the research will be on display at Lincoln University’s International Cultural Center from May 11 to 18.
Merrill explained that there is a long tradition of people growing up in Old West Baltimore and attending college at Lincoln University, which was the country’s first historically black college when it was founded as Ashmun Institute in 1854. Lincoln University and Old West Baltimore both have historical significance. The National Trust
for Historic Preservation designated Lincoln University as a national treasure in 2015. Old West Baltimore is comprised of 175 city blocks, and is the largest urban African American historic district in the country.
“I just connected the two,” Merrill said, explaining that his heritage project is titled “Treasure to Treasure: Old West Baltimore-Lincoln University Connections” because the school in Pennsylvania and the neighborhood in Maryland are both treasures.
One of the most distinguished Lincoln University students to come from Old West Baltimore is Marshall, who was an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1967 to 1991. He was the first African-American justice.
Merrill, who grew up in the Old West Baltimore area, said that Marshall would have seen many good role models in that community, and some of the best young minds in the area would have aspired to go to
Lincoln University. Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., is another person of distinction who grew up in Old West Baltimore and went on to study at Lincoln University. He was known as the 101st Senator, and helped to get civil rights legislation approved in the 1960s.
Warner T. McGuinn spent part of his childhood in Old West Baltimore and went on to study at Lincoln University, graduating in 1884. He studied law at Howard and graduated from Yale Law School in 1887. He became a lawyer and developed a friendship with Mark Twain.
Merrill said that he could name 40 more influential people—doctors and lawyers and civil rights leaders—who have gone from the Old West Baltimore neighborhood to Lincoln University, which illustrates the school’s lofty position. Merrill noted that many of Lincoln University’s founders had attended Princeton University, and during the early years Lincoln Uni-
versity’s curriculum was similar to Princeton’s.
Merrill graduated from Loyola University in 1985 and founded Nanny Jack & Company, an archives and consulting agency that specializes in projects that use oral history, memorabilia, and research to spotlight the African-American experience. In 1996, he became an appraiser with the PBS television program, “Antiques Roadshow.” He created the category for black memorabilia for “Antiques Roadshow,” and he worked on the program for five years. He is currently on a show called “Chesapeake Collectibles.” As an African-American history consultant, he works on various projects simultaneously, but Pennsylvania’s proximity to Maryland makes the state a focal point for his research.
“We work all around the country,” he explained. “We are always researching AfricanAmerican history in Pennsylva-
nia.”
Merrill attends auctions and flea markets and searches websites like eBay for memorabilia and artifacts that are relevant to his research. One recent find that he is excited about is a ledger from Cope and Sons, a company that many Oxford area residents did business with in the 1870s. Many influential people were listed in the 200 pages of the ledger.
A goal of the research, Merrill said, is to make current students, alumni, and the community aware of the history, heritage, and impact of Lincoln University.
“We want Lincoln University students to understand that they are at a place with significant history,” Merrill said.
Several current Lincoln University students, including Nafeece Beeks, Talia Best, Bahijah Hasan, and Bianca Woodward have worked on the research project about the school’s heritage and legacy through internships that were coordinated through the Lincoln University Heritage Center. Veronica Carr created a DVD for the project.
Merrill said that students will be delivering a presentation at a conference in Richmond, Virginia in October. The theme
will be Hallowed Grounds, Sacred Sites of African-American Memories.
In the future, Merrill said, he could see other Treasure to Treasure research projects that would focus on the pipeline from Philadelphia to Lincoln University, from Chicago to Lincoln University, or from any number of foreign countries to Lincoln University.
Merrill said that he hopes the work will help reveal Lincoln University’s importance as an educational institution, as well as shine a spotlight on some of the contributions that its students have made.
He explained that three lawyers who took part in the arguments for Brown vs. Board of Education in front of the U.S. Supreme Court had ties to Lincoln University. Two other graduates of the school went on to become presidents of foreign countries. Langston Hughes, a well-known poet, is also a graduate of Lincoln University.
“When we talk about Lincoln University’s far-reaching impact, it really is global,” Merrill said. “Lincoln University is part of the American landscape.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@ chestercounty.com.
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An exhibit showcasing the heritage and legacy of the university will be on display at Lincoln University’s International Cultural Center from May 11 to 18.
Photo by Steven Hoffman
Philip J. Merrill, a historian, writer, appraiser, and African American history consultant, is leading an effort to research Lincoln University’s heritage and legacy. He is holding a Lincoln University class photo from the 1930s.
Through the years and across the miles, Moroleón and Kennett Square have remained connected by all those people who left their families and homes in Mexico to live and work in the Kennett Square area.
Initially, Kennett Square mayor Matthew Fetick explained, the workers from Mexico likely only stayed here a short time because mushrooms were only grown and shipped during certain times of the year. But as the industry’s technology evolved, mushrooms could be grown, packaged, and shipped year-round, and workers were needed throughout the year as a result.
“Workers made Kennett Square their home,” Fetick explained. “That led to a new generation of residents. We are thankful for all the contributions that those workers have made, not only in the mushroom industry, but in the community as well.”
About a dozen Kennett Square officials warmly greeted an equal number of government officials from Moroleón on April 29, hosting a celebration of the relationship at the historic Kennett Square Inn on State Street.
“I would like to welcome you to our table,” borough council president Dan Maffei said to the guests.
Officials from Kennett Square and Moroleón quickly bonded and shared stories about their respective communities with each other.
Kennett Square is known
locally as a cool town filled with art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, and it known more widely as the Mushroom Capital of the World.
Moroleón is a city of approximately 46,000 people located in the state of Guanajuato, which is close to the border with the state of Michoacán, in Mexico.
Moroleón has been an important part of the textile industry in its country, and had more than 40 fabric factories in operation in the early 1900s. It is also an important clothes shopping destination in Guanajuato, with clothing stores lining the streets for miles.
Kennett Square Borough employee Denise Rodriguez, who is bilingual, explained how the sister city agreement process started. She said that Rosendo Lopez, an engineer with the City of Moroleón reached out to Kennett Square officials last October, asking if they would like to formalize the relationship.
Rodriguez talked to Maffei, Fetick, and borough manager Joseph Scalise about the possibility.
“They thought it was a great idea,” Rodriguez said. After some considerable planning on both sides, the visit was slated for April. Rodriguez said that Karen Scherer, the assistant to the borough manager for Kennett Square, and Lenda Carrillo of Casa Guanajuato, helped plan some of the activities for the guests while they were in town. The officials from Moroleón took a tour of places of interest like La Comunidad Hispana, as well as a local mushroom
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farm operation. The visiting guests were only in town for a few days so it was unclear how much time they would get to spend enjoying the area’s top attractions.
Everyone involved certainly enjoyed the merging of the two cultures at the signing event. Officials from Kennett Square and Moroleón took turns reading the chronological history of the sister city.
Fetick said that Kennett Square has always been proud of its cultural diversity, and he told the guests that local residents have long been supporters of freedom and civil rights.
“You can tell from our history that we’ve always been on the forefront of building bridges,” Fetick said.
Scherer said that she found the proceedings to be very emotional.
“We have these connections,” she explained. “Our histories have these similarities.”
The last formal act of the gathering before they enjoyed lunch was the official singing of the Act of Twinning. Once the paperwork was signed, the Moroleón officials presented their friends from Kennett Square with some gifts that are representative of their home city,
including a banner, garments that were produced in Moroleón, and some coins that were produced specifically for an anniversary celebration.
“You’ll always know that you have friends here,” Fetick said.
To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
Ortega extended an invitation for borough officials to visit the sister city at some point in the future, promising to return the hospitality. Fetick presented the honored guests with a key to the town.
Kennett Square officials hosted a luncheon at the Kennett Square Inn to welcome
their honored guests from Moroleón on April 29.
Photos (2) by Steven Hoffman
Officials from the two towns exchanged gifts.
Stirling resigns from Kennett School Board
Longtime Kennett Square public servant is moving outside district
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
The minutes of the April 11 school board meeting in the Kennett Consolidated School District will show that the board accepted the resignation of Douglas B. Stirling, and that the resignation was effective at the conclusion of the meeting.
The reality, however, is that district officials and school board members will need some time to accept that Stirling is no longer representing Kennett Square Borough on the board.
Stirling and his family are moving outside the school district’s boundaries so he is no longer eligible to complete the rest of his term. He served for more than eight years on the school board, including two years as the school board president, and his resignation letter illustrated how important it was to him that he got to serve the
school district. “I can think of no other higher calling for a nondistrict employee than to serve as a member of this distinguished board,” Stirling wrote. “I have enjoyed the privilege of serving the residents of the Borough of Kennett Square for more than eight years in this capacity. This opportunity has given me a unique perspective on public education governance and administration.”
Stirling graduated from Kennett High School in 1977, and he has been a longtime public servant, focusing his energies on the Kennett Square area. He is moving to the Oxford area—what he referred to as “Oxford Hornet territory,” but pledged to “always bleed royal blue and white,” Kennett’s school colors.
He expressed his gratitude for his colleagues on the school board, and com-
mended the administration and school faculty.
“The residents of the Kennett School District should be very proud of the representation they receive by their respective board members,” Stirling wrote. “ Each board member is uniquely qualified and personally invested in making the Kennett Consolidated School District the premier district in Pennsylvania. I thank each of you for your support, encouragement, and friendship.
I am also proud of our administrative team for their hard work and dedication as well as the faculty, support staff, parents, and volunteers. The reason Kennett is the best school district in the region is due to the combined efforts of these cohorts. I know I leave the district in very good hands.”
To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
Arbor Day celebrated at Goddard Park
By Richard L. Gaw
Writer
2016 was not conducive for the celebration of all things natural, but that did not stop Steve and Marna Goddard from attending Arbor Day ceremonies in London Grove Township. Indeed, they probably felt an extra obligation to do so, given that the event was held in a park that is named for them. Armed with shovels, the
Goddards were
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Sponsored by the township’s Parks and Recreation Board of Directors as a way to kick off this year’s public events at the park, the event featured a presentation of the colors by Cub Scout Pack #54; an introduction by Parks and Recreation
board member Eric Schott; and a reading of the proclamation declaring April 29 as Arbor Day in London Grove Township by Dave Connors, vice chairman of the township’s board of supervisors.
“I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands,” Connors said. “I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the wellbeing of all of us, as well as future generations.”
Oxford School Board adopts a proposed final budget
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
At its April 19 meeting, the Oxford School Board unanimously approved a $65,663,336 proposed final budget for the 20162017 school year. The budget is now available for review and comment by the public until the school board adopts a final budget in June.
School board member Joseph Tighe, who serves
on the district’s Finance and Budget Committee, provided an update about the budget picture. Tighe said that the expenditures in the budget are projected to be $65,663,336, or about $ 2.2 million more than the current school year. Most of the expenditure increase can be attributed to district’s contribution to Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).
Tighe said that the administration is recommending a one percent increase to balance the budget. That would increase the millage rate from 30.5347 to 30.84 mills.
Tighe noted that many other districts in the area have approved preliminary budgets with increases in the range of three-percent.
“The administration is
doing a pretty good job of recommending just a onepercent increase,” Tighe said, explaining that the Act 1 Index limit for Oxford is 3.3 percent.
The average taxpayer in the district would see an increase of about $40 in the tax bill if the district approves the budget as is.
The school board is expected to adopt the final budget for 2016-2017 at a meeting in June.
In other business at the April 19 meeting: ~ New school board member Rebecca Fetterolf, who was just selected to fill a vacancy on the board, has now been appointed to be the school board’s representative on the Chester County School Boards Legislative Council.
~ The board approved a $107,892 contract with Long’s Asphalt, Inc. to
install a new parking lot and associated stormwater management work at the Elk Ridge School. ~ The school board has meetings scheduled for Tuesday, May 10 and Tuesday, May 17. Both meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the Administration Building.
To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty. com.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Steve and Marna Goddard (with shovels) joined local scouts, London Grove Township volunteers and elected officials to celebrate Arbor Day in the township, in ceremonies held on April 29 at Goddard Park in West Grove.
Letter to the Editor
Because every life matters
When Kennett Township Police Chief Lydell Nolt stood in front of township residents at the Board of Supervisors meeting on April 20 and said that his department had recently joined Project Naloxone, he became one of several police chiefs in Chester County to make such a declaration.
What began in 2014 with the passage of Act 139 – legislation spearheaded by Sen. Andy Dinniman that gives police officers, emergency medical responders, firefighters the authority to carry and administer Naloxone, an antidote for reversing opiate overdoses – has become an essential component of safety in the county. In less than two years, Project Naloxone, initiated by the Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute in West Chester, has helped to save the lives of nearly 50 individuals across the county. Naloxone kits are provided free to police departments in the county, and once a kit has been used, it is immediately replaced with a new one, by Good Fellowship.
The timing of the initiative – which is now in place at several police units in southern Chester County – could not have been more perfect. In a 2014 report issued by Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan, the county experienced 24 overdose deaths that year, and 18 of those overdoses – 75 percent – involved both heroin and prescription drugs.
The horrific presence of drugs in our schools and on our streets is exacerbated by the fact that Chester County lay smack in the middle of a searingly molten area of drug trafficking, where access to heroin and other opiates is cheap and easily available along the I-95 corridor and Wilmington, which are both less than 30 minutes away; and in Philadelphia, which is within a one-hour drive. Chester County is merely a dot on the map when it comes to the opiate scourge; a report by the Pennsylvania State Coroners Association reported that 2,489 people died in 2014 from drug poisoning – about seven people a day.
To some, Project Naloxone is a band-aid placed on a giant wound that shows no signs of healing. Fifty “saves” is a good number, but is it about to hold back what has all the force of a tidal wave?
For the moment, no, but it stands to reason that the program is still in its infancy. It is the mission of Good Fellowship to have Project Naloxone in every police department in the county, to be a part of the safety program in every school in the county, in every county agency and at every county organization.
The crisis that has become the heroin and opiate epidemic in Chester County first began as an outbreak. It has manifested itself as a tragedy through the slow tick of time. Similarly, the efforts made by Good Fellowship to confront this tragedy can also be solved through time.
It is time for every agency in Chester County to enlist in Project Naloxone.
Morgan Palmer to speak to ACE
Morgan Palmer, grandson of Sandy Cove founder Dr. George Palmer, will speak to ACE on Saturday, May 7, about his recent travels to India to visit the orphanage that his grandfather brought back to life. This school and orphanage protects vulnerable children who might otherwise fall into the hands of Human Traffickers. ACE (Advocating, Collaborating, Educating) Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance of Oxford will meet at 9:30 AM at the Oxford Senior Center, located at 12 E. Locust St. Refreshments will be served at 9 AM. A brief annual business and planning meeting will be included in the hour. Questions may be directed to stopslavery@zoominternet.net or 610-932-0337.
Township resident calls for more civic participation in local government
Letter to the Editor:
During World War II, noted illustrator Norman Rockwell dramatically demonstrated the principals we were fighting for with a series of drawings that appeared during 1943 in The Saturday Evening Post magazine known as the “Four Freedoms.” Freedom from want and fear and freedom of worship and speech. Freedom of speech pictured a man standing at a local public meeting voicing his opinion on some important issue of the day as his neighbors sitting near him listened intently to his remarks.
On April 21, New Garden Police Chief Gerald
Simpson appeared at the New Garden Township Supervisors meeting and presented his reasons for supporting the proposal for regional policing. His excellent power-point presentation was heard by the New Garden supervisors –who had to be there – as well as the West Grove Police Chief, West Grove Mayor, and a few of the police officers who would be directly affected by any change in policing. Unfortunately, Chief Simpson made his points to a largely empty room.
Regional policing is just one of the major issues facing New Garden Township. Should the sewer authority
be sold to a private company? What amount of public funds should be spent to preserve as much open space as possible? How much commercial development should be permitted along the Route 1 by-pass and on Newark Road up to Route 41? The decisions on these and other issues in the months and years ahead will directly impact the quality of life for New Garden residents. Yet, unless there is a dramatic change, these decisions will be reached by a relative handful of your neighbors who make the time to attend the necessary meetings and offer their input.
Millions of Americans
bitterly complain about the current state of affairs. Most however, are too busy with the daily doings of their everyday lives to even attend the board meetings of the home association in which they live, never mind attending their local township meeting. Unless it is a Presidential election, a usual primary election to determine the standard bearer for the township, county, or state representative will probably be decided by 10 or 12 percent of the eligible electorate who bother to vote. We get the government we deserve!
A look at Oxford Police Department activity
An open letter to the taxpayers and residents of Oxford: notices from the Oxford Police Department, please register at www.nixle. com. I would also like to remind you that my formal office hours are the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. My office is located in the police station. As always, please feel free to
As Mayor of Oxford, it is my belief that residents and taxpayers should be periodically informed of the work of our police force. This is a chart of all police activity for the first quarter of 2016. For more information on police services please visit www.oxfordboro.org/police-department and www.oxfordboro. org/mayor. I also want to let you know the Oxford Police Department is located at 57 N. 4th St. The new telephone number is 610-998-0032. For emergencies please continue to call 911. If you would like to receive free, trusted text and email community service and public safety
There’s too much secrecy in government
By Lee H. Hamilton
We have a secrecy problem. This may seem odd to say during an era in which the most intimate details of individuals’ lives are on display. Yet government is moving behind closed doors, and this is definitely the wrong direction.
In fact, I’m dismayed by how often public officials fight not to do the public’s business in public. And I’m not just talking about the federal government.
City and town councils regularly go into executive session to discuss “personnel issues” that might or might not truly need to be carried on outside public view. And let’s not even talk about what can go on behind closed doors when it comes to contracting.
At the state level, lawmakers exempt themselves from public records laws, underfund public watchdogs, and exempt lobbying expenditures from sunshine laws.
“While every state in the nation has open records and meetings laws, they’re typically shot through with holes and exemptions,” the Center for Public Integrity reported last year. “In most states, at least one entire branch of government or agency claims exemptions from the laws.”
In case you’re wondering whether this has an impact on
real people’s lives, it’s worth remembering that thousands of emails released in the wake of Flint, Michigan’s water crisis revealed “what appears to be an active effort by state employees to avoid disclosure of public records under [freedom of information laws],” according to Governing magazine.
Meanwhile, there’s no shortage of efforts to keep the public from learning all sorts of details about how the federal government conducts business.
Campaign contributors increasingly manage to avoid disclosure of their political activities. Government contractors are not subject to most of the transparency rules that affect federal agencies — even as more and more business is being done through contractors.
The 72 federal inspectors general who are appointed to ensure the efficiency and accountability of the agencies they oversee face constant efforts to limit their access to records. Routine information is classified and kept secret; members of Congress joke that what they’ve just read in a topsecret document was taken from the front page of the New York Times. Yet they themselves increasingly rely on omnibus spending bills — which are put together behind closed doors by a
handful of leaders and congressional staff with no public scrutiny.
Most notably, of course, secrecy extends to national security issues. There are some government secrets that are necessary to protect, and a balance has to be struck between protecting national security and openness. But the presumption should be in favor of openness. Those who favor secrecy should make their case in public and not rely on the old adage, “Trust me.”
Take the question of the U.S. drone program. The overall program may be necessary, and technical means, operational details, intelligence methods are all rightfully classified. But that should not be an excuse for hiding information from the American people about what we’re doing with drones.
Do we want our resources spent on targeted killing programs? Who determines who gets killed? What’s the evidence on which we base who gets killed? How many innocent people have been killed? The American people have a right to know what’s going on. But we’re being kept in the dark.
Openness is not a panacea, but it makes good government more likely.
But Judge Damon Keith of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals put an exclamation point on the idea in a 2002 ruling that the government could not carry out secret deportation hearings without proving the need for secrecy. “Democracies,” he wrote, “die behind closed doors.”
Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
Representative democracy depends on our ability to know what’s being done in our name. We cannot exercise the discriminating judgment required of citizens about politics, policies and politicians if we do not know what they’re doing. Nor is it possible to maintain the checks and balances required under our Constitution without openness and transparency. We have to shine a bright light on the actions of public officials so that it’s more likely they’ll act with integrity. Justice Louis Brandeis gave perhaps the most famous formulation of this requirement in his 1913 statement, “[S]unlight is said to be the best disinfectant.”
Allan Andrade, New Garden Township
Four more Oxford seniors sign to play sports in college
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
It has been a good year for Oxford Area High School’s sports standouts, with some of the school’s top scholar-athletes earning the opportunity to compete in their chosen sports at the collegiate level.
Seniors Katie Dodson, Sarah DeHaven, Shain Quigley, and Heather Burnett joined the ranks of these college-bound scholarathletes on April 13, when they signed their letters of intent during a ceremony in the high school library.
All four athletes have enjoyed fine careers at Oxford. Dodson is one of the top hurdlers in the state. DeHaven and Quigley both helped the Oxford lacrosse teams as they transitioned to a varsity sport. And Burnett has been an important part of a team that turned around the fortunes of the Oxford girls’ soccer program.
The Oxford girls’ soccer team was struggling when Burnett arrived four seasons ago. The squad hadn’t won a game in five years, but there was a new coach and a new
nucleus of players working hard to turn the program around. As a sophomore, Burnett was a part of the team that snapped the winless streak. The team has improved each year since then, and posted a winning record this past season—a personal highlight for Burnett.
“I really enjoyed that,” Burnett explained. She is heading to Edinboro University to play soccer after four years as a varsity player for Oxford. Her preferred position for the Hornets was as a rightback. Burnett attributed her success to hard work. She was the recipient of the Coach’s Award during her senior year, and she was also a captain on the team.
“She is very coachable,” said Oxford girls’ soccer coach Kevin Lentz. “She was our most improved player, probably every year.”
Burnett is the fourth member of the girls’ soccer team that has signed to play at the collegiate level, just one more indication of how far the program has come.
DeHaven is heading to East Stroudsburg University to play
the attack or mid-field position on the lacrosse team. She has played lacrosse as a club sport with the LanCo Elite for six years. At Oxford, she played the attack position on the lacrosse team as it transitioned from a club sport to a junior varsity squad to being a varsity sport this year.
“We’ve been building up the program,” said DeHaven, who has been a captain on the Oxford squad since her sophomore year.
At East Stroudsburg, DeHaven will be playing for Xeni Barakos, who is the director of the club team that she plays for. She credited all her coaches, including Oxford lacrosse coach Tracy HappoldBrown, with helping her develop as a player.
Quigley, who was also a starter on Oxford’s basketball team, has signed to play lacrosse at Lycoming College. He said that the two sports aren’t dissimilar, and what he learned on the basketball court helped him on the lacrosse field—and vice versa. He made an immediate impact during his first year on the Oxford lacrosse team—which was also the
team’s first year at the varsity level.
“He showed great leadership,” John Zitarelli, the head coach of the boys’ lacrosse team, said. “He took control right off the bat. He’s also a very patient player. He doesn’t force anything. We’re going to really miss him.”
Dodson will be a hurdler on the Liberty University track team that competes at the Division 1 level. She has been a track standout since her freshman year when she qualified for districts. In each successive year she has improved her performances, specializing in the 100-meter hurdles. After narrowly missing out on qualifying for states as a freshman, Dodson broke through as a sophomore and made it to states. During her junior season, she managed to trim her times from the 15-second range at the start of the season to a personalbest 14:44 at states, where she placed sixth. She is currently ranked second in the entire state in the 100-meter hurdles.
Dodson, who has also been a leader on Oxford’s field hockey
team, started competing in hurdles in seventh grade. Before that, she trained in gymnastics. She said that track coaches often tell her that she has good form as a hurdler, which has helped her improve her time in the hurdles.
She is looking forward to competing for Liberty University. “I love the school and the campus is gorgeous,” Dodson said.
“They put in a ton of time and effort to earn the opportunity to compete in college,” Price said.
To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@ chestercounty.com.
Oxford Area High School to induct Distinguished Alumni class
On Friday, May 27, Oxford Area High School will hold its tenth annual Distinguished Alumni induction ceremony. The inductees include R. Samuel McMichael, Class of 1965; Greg H. Deaver, Class of 1974; James W. Fite, Jr., Class of 1985; and Valerie Gray Francois, Class of 1989. The Distinguished Alumni Program was established in 2006 to ensure that the lives and achievements of Oxford’s most accomplished graduates will be forever known among fellow graduates, current and future high school students, and the Oxford community.
A luncheon in honor of each year’s inductees is held each spring and is followed by a ceremony attended by the high school student body. Portraits of all the honorees are displayed in the high school’s rotunda. The Chester County Press will highlight one of the Distinguished Alumni inductees in each edition leading up the ceremony on May 27.
McMichael has had a distinguished career as a lawyer, and his interest in the profession can be traced to elementary school in Oxford.
His mother moved with her five children to Oxford from Media in 1955, and he and three of his siblings attended Oxford schools and graduated from Oxford Area High School.
“I began with Mrs. Stiff in second grade,” he remembered. “For some reason we had a speaker who was an attorney, and since that day I knew I wanted to enter the profession in Oxford. This was only the beginning of the opportunities and blessings our school system and community provided to me.”
After graduation, McMichael attended Lincoln University and then Temple University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 1972.
“My preparation and education at Oxford provided the essential skills and disciplines required for success at each institution,” he said. “The guidance and techniques Ann Nelson and John Evans taught still guide me.”
From 1972 to 1982, McMichael was primarily a trial attorney with the Chester County District Attorney’s
Office, and then he opened a private practice in Oxford.
In addition to admission to practice as an attorney, he is also admitted to argue cases in Pennsylvania appellate courts such as the Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme courts.
“I have argued cases in these courts,” said McMichael. “I have also practiced in the U.S. Appellate Courts, and I am admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court – no arguments there yet. I represented the Oxford Area School District a few years ago and currently represent or have represented most of the
area municipalities as their solicitor.”
Throughout his career, McMichael has supported and been an officer of several local service groups, including the Oxford Lions Club and Oxford Athletic Association. “I am just a country lawyer who is glad Mrs. Stiff was my teacher, and that my mother moved here,” McMichael said. “I believe our schools and community still provide the students of the Oxford school system and its residents with the same opportunities I have had.”
At the ceremony for the four athletes, Oxford Area High School athletic director Michael Price said that he is proud of Burnett, DeHaven, Dodson, and Quigley.
Photo by Steven Hoffman Oxford Area High School seniors Heather Burnett, Katie Dodson, Sarah DeHaven, and Shain Quigley have signed letters of intent to play sports in college. The four students were honored at a signing ceremony in the school’s library earlier this month.
the Kennet t Run The People of the Kennett
Emily Thomas
By John Chambless Staff Writer
The 27th annual Kennett Run will be held on May 14 in Kennett Square, and the Chester County Press will be on hand with complete coverage of the annual event. In the weeks leading up to the race, we will be focusing on a few of the many people whose dedication to the Kennett Square community has helped make the Kennett Run more than just a race. This week, we sit down with Emily Thomas, the director of the Kennett YMCA’s Camp, Sports, Teens, Arts and Humanities and Enrichment Programs.
What is your professional background leading up to taking this position at the YMCA?
I am a New York State certified English teacher and worked as a camp
director for six years at a residential camp in upstate New York. In that time, I was introduced to the YMCA and I decided to relocate for this job. I currently supervise multiple departments at the Kennett Y including Camp, Sports, Teens, Arts and Humanities and Enrichment Programs. I have been with the YMCA for three years now, and the best part about my job is making an impact in my community.
Where do you live, and what do you like about this area?
I currently reside in Kennett Township and absolutely love this area. Kennett Square is a beautiful community with a lot of fun things to do. I enjoy visiting Longwood Gardens and walking my dog at the local parks.
What is the increase in the number of children
using the Y in the summer compared to the other times of the year? How many children are you expecting this summer?
We offer a variety of youth programs each season, including schoolaged childcare at eight local schools, swim lessons, Montessori, enrichment
Louise D’Amico named Mushroom Festival Honorary Chair
Louise D’Amico has supported the Mushroom Festival for the past 30 years. For all that she does to support and promote the festival, D’Amico has been named the 31st Mushroom Festival Honorary Chair.
D’Amico’s name appears throughout the early records of the Mushroom Festival as she took on committee chair roles. In recent years, she’s led the effort to organize the staffing of the mushroom sales booths and mushroom pick-up trucks.
She was the first to bring Fun Gus, the festival’s mascot, to life. She could be found walking the streets of town during the festival, sweating inside the furry, 8-foot-tall costume, or riding a float or car for a parade. Her family’s business, ToJo Mushrooms, is a strong supporter of the Mushroom Festival. Their trucks can be found throughout the festival.
D’Amico was surprised when her name was announced at the Grant Recipients’ Reception in April as this year’s Honorary Chair. She recovered quickly and asked, “So what do I need to do as the Honorary Chair?”
The answer: Be yourself.
programs and sports. The Kennett Area YMCA Summer Camp is an 11week program and we will have about 2,500 campers this summer. It’s been exciting to see our camp grow over the past few years.
It’s been said that prisoners get more
outdoor time than the average child these days. How does the YMCA summer program attempt to change that?
Summer Camp at the Kennett Y is all about outdoor play, exploring, trying new things and being active! Most of our camp programs are outside, where kids are not connected to technology. Campers will learn new skills, build confidence and interact with their peers in a fun and safe environment. I often hear from parents that their child is tired by the end of the camp day. That’s when I know I’ve done my job!
Home & Garden Day Tour set for June 4
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the annual Home and Garden Day Tour benefiting the Kennett Public Library’s children’s programs and the adult literacy program will take place on June 4. This year’s tour, “Chadds Ford and Beyond” will explore an amazing variety of homes and gardens offering something for every interest. Tour goers will see
an 1843 farmhouse with an assortment of antique carriages and cars, a charming converted school house, an historic inn and a spectacular garden oasis once featured in Martha Stewart Living. Each stop offers fascinating homes and gardens seldom seen by the public. As always visitors will be able to sample food and beverages from local restaurants and merchants.
Many homes will feature floral arrangements from area florists and garden clubs as well as local artists in some of the gardens. Tickets for the tour are $40, but an early bird special is available from April 18 to May 8 when tickets are $35. Tickets may be purchased online at www. kennettpubliclibrary.org, in person at the library, or by phone at 610-444-2702.
Photo by John Chambless
Emily Thomas supervises several programs for young people at the Kennett Square YMCA.
Louise D’Amico is congratulated by Tommy Lafferty when she was announced as the Mushroom Festival’s Honorary Chair.
The community will gather for the love of pets
By John Chambless Staff Writer
Anson B. Nixon Park
will be going to the dogs – and some cats – on May 21 during the first Kennett Rotary Pet Fest.
The free event will run from noon to 4 p.m., and it’s packed with attractions and events for pets and the people in their lives. One of the main events is Lefty’s Fuzzy Butts 1K walk, a noncompetitive walk or run for dogs and their owners. Medals will be awarded, and there are T-shirts for pre-registered participants. The debut event is sponsored by Terry Lynn’s Critters, a petsitting and boarding business in Kennett Square. It begins at 2 p.m. in front of the Bandstand in the park. The entry fee is $5. Every half an hour at Pet Fest, there will be free fitness classes for you and your pet, called JoanieFit Bow Wow Bootcamp.
The classes will teach a fun, lively workout that’s enjoyable for pets and owners.
If you’re proud of your pet, you can enter the pet contests. The categories are “Bark Worse than Bite” (the loudest pet), “Best Tail Wagger” (happiest pet), “Man’s Best Friend” (most loyal pet), “Evening Gown Competition” (best-dressed pet), “Mr. or Miss Kennett
Square (most talented pet), “Crazy Cat Lady” (for both owner and pet),
“Most Purrfect Feline,”
“Looks Most Like Owner” (for dogs or cats and their owners), “Small but Mighty” (for smaller pets), and “Cutest Pet.”
The contests get underway at 1 p.m., and will run until 1:30 p.m. Pets and owners must be in front of the bandstand for judging. There is a $5 entrance fee per pet, or you can enter three contests for $10. You can sign up at noon at the information table. Prizes will be awarded in all categories.
Hood’s BBQ of Unionville will be cooking up
their delicious barbeque, and there will be live music by OL422. For the kids, there will be face painting, a moonbounce and hands-on crafts.
You can bid on silent auction baskets full of cat and dog products, as well as other gift items. Educational programs will be led by staffers from the Paws and Claws Pet Store in Kennett Square. Several non-profit organizations devoted to animals will also have information booths at the event.
If you’ve got room for more pets in your life, La Mancha Animal Rescue and the Brandywine Valley SPCA will have ani-
mals eligible for adoption at the Pet Fest.
Proceeds from Pet Fest will help local non-profits and animal-related organizations, including Brandywine Valley SPCA, La Mancha Animal Rescue, Kennett Area Community Services, KAU Little League, Family Promise, Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County, The Garage Youth Programs, Boy Scouts, Kennett Senior Center, Kennett Library, Youth Exchange Programs, Rotary International efforts to eradicate polio, and disaster relief efforts.
The Rotary Club of Kennett Square is made up of local business and community leaders who unite to help the local community. The group meets on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at La Verona Restaurant in Kennett Square.
For more information on Pet Fest volunteering, contests, donating, or vendor or sponsor information, visit www.kenntettrotary.com or contact event co-chairs Gary Pawliczek (610-563-5853 or gpawliczek@yahoo. com), or Faye Meyers at Faye.Meyers@gmail. com.
To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty.com.
RyanWallick earns prestigious award
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
Eighteen year-old
Landenberg resident Sierra
RyanWallick was the recipient of a Jefferson Award at ceremonies held at the Hotel duPont in Wilmington on April 18. RyanWallick won in the category, “National or Global Service by Young Americans,” for her work with AutumnLeaf Fundraisers, an organization that raises funds for Forgotten Cats, a cat and kitten program in Pennsylvania that traps, neuters, vaccinates and returns felines. To date, the foundation has provided this service for over 15,000 cats.
RyanWallick formed AutumnLeaf Fundraisers
when she was ten, and has devoted 5,400 hours to the cause, raising over $40,000 for Forgotten Cats, sending all proceeds from the sale of her handmade scarves, washcloths, cell phone cases, pocket purses, and shawls she knits and sells at local events, to Forgotten Cats. Based in Delaware, the Jefferson Awards Foundation is committed to tapping into the incredible capacity and spirit of Americans. Its youth programs – Students In Action, LEAD360, and GlobeChangers – support, train and empower youth to be leaders and change makers.
RyanWallick was a national Jefferson Award finalist in 2014.
Courtesy photo
Landenberg resident Sierra RyanWallick was the recipient of a Jefferson Award, in ceremonies held April 18 in Wilmington. She is pictured with Jefferson Awards co-founder and president, Sam Beard.
A fair day in Kennett Square April 30 festivities linked art, health and
Vibrant landscapes of local places, both historic and beautiful
By John Chambless Staff Writer
In his solo show at Bookplace in Oxford, Ronald Hevey reveals an in-depth knowledge, and love, of places he depicts. Text panels next to the landscapes address the artist’s inspirations as well as the history of the places. A series of works from Fort Washington State Park has budding spring trees depicted in vibrant colors. “Hawk Outlook” has a warm autumn light, and the gentle curve of the roadway makes a satisfying composition. Hevey’s series done at Morris Arboretum explores the spectacular beauty of this 90-acre garden which,
he notes in one text panel, inspired him to paint 44 paintings at the site. There’s a nice springtime softness in “Morris Arboretum Gardens,” which glows with pastel-hued light. There are several works done at an old farm property where Hevey lived and worked near the Sunnybrook Golf Course. “Late Summer Corncrib and House” is a warm view that documents the 193-year-old Quaker farmhouse which, Hevey writes, has now been replaced with “a megamillion dollar home.”
Several paintings of private gardens round out the show with interesting depictions of how individual owners have
landscaped their own tranquil refuges.
Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford) hosts “Pennsylvania
Pastoral: The Brandywine Region,” featuring landscape paintings by
Ronald Hevey, through May 15. The gallery and book shop is open Friday through Sunday. Call 717-715-4775.
To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. com.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Sponsored by the Kennett Square Merchants and ‘Art on the Square,’ the student exhibition featured the work of students from three area school districts, as well as the Sanford School in Hockessin.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Lititz artist Andy Smith set up a makeshift studio outside his booth.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
The Kennett Area YMCA sponsored a Healthy Kids Day along Broad Street.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Organized by the the Kennett Square Beautification Committee, ‘Art in the Garden’ lit up the Genesis Walkway with a variety of plants and flowers on April 30. The proceeds from sales will go toward plantings in flower pots in town, as well as the beautification of the walkway.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
‘Art on the Square’ featured the works of a variety of artisans.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Emily Poprik shows her mother Christine and brother William her entry in the annual student art exhibition.
‘Late Summer Corncrib and House’ ‘Diane’s Iris Garden’
‘Morris Arboretum Gardens’
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Steven Leo of the band Still Life performed at ‘Art on the Square’ on Broad Street.
May 6
Senior Center breakfast
The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) is hosting its annual Spring Breakfast on May 6 from 7 to 10
a.m. The menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, dried beef gravy, juice and coffee or tea, all you can eat for $7. Call 610-932-5244 for more information.
May 7
Plant sale
London Grove Friends Meeting presents its Plant Sale on May 7 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experts will be on hand to give advice. Annuals, perennials, vegetables, hanging baskets and more will be available. London Grove Friends Kindergarten and Preschool will be selling snacks and desserts, and there will be a silent auction. The sale will be at 500 W. Street Rd. and Newark Rd., Kennett Square. Visit www. londongrovefriends.org
May 8
Kacie’s Cause Mother’s Day Walk
The Parkesburg Point (700 Main St., Parkesburg) will be the starting point for the Kacie’s Cause Mothers’ Day Walk on May 8 at 9 a.m. to raise money and awareness to fight drug abuse and overdoses in the county. The family event will be held rain or shine. Lunch will be provided. To register online, visit https://goo.gl/rYuz87.
May 10
Goldenagers meeting
The Goldenagers Club of Cochranville will meet on May 10 at 1 p.m. in
the Cochranville United Methodist Church Social Room (19 Church Dr., Cochranville). The program will be given by Kevin Pierce, who will play the guitar and sing some favorite songs. All are welcome to the program and a time of fellowship. For more information, call Sandy Wooden at 1-484-678-1289.
May 11
Self-defense for seniors
The Oxford Area Senior Center and the Oxford Karate Institute are hosting a free selfdefense class on May 11 at 7 p.m. Brian Fisher, founder of the Oxford Karate Institute, will share personal safety tips and demonstrate basic self-defense techniques. The class will be held at the Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford). Make reservations by May 1 by calling 610-932-5244 or emailing oxsrctr@ zoominternet.net.
May 12
‘Living History Along the Big Elk’
“Living History Along the Big Elk,” a free talk by Emily Kilby, will be presented on May 12 at 7 p.m. at the New London Academy (902 State Rd., Lincoln University). Kilby will tell the stories of former inhabitants of Fair Hill, in the decades before William du Pont Jr., purchased their lands to create the estate that became the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area. The talk is jointly sponsored by the New London Area Historical Society and
the Franklin Township Historical Commission. Everyone is invited, and refreshments will be served afterward.
May 14
Relay for Life bingo
A Relay for Life bingo will be held on May 14 at Good Shepherd Catholic School (800 Aiken Ave., Perryville, Md.). The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the bingo will start at 7 p.m. in the school hall. Prizes will be Longaberger baskets, Vera Bradley bags and 31 bags. Raffles, extra cards, and homemade refreshments will be available. The cost will be $15 per person, which includes paper cards for 20 games and a chance on the door prizes. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society via the Cecil County Relay for Life Team, “Bethany’s Angels.” Call Anne at 410-3783338 or JoAnne at 410378-3320 for information or reservations.
May 15
Kennett Underground Railroad tours
The Kennett Underground Railroad will be offering tours of local abolitionist homes.
The tour departs at 2:15 p.m. on May 15 from the Brandywine Valley Tourist Bureau. Call 484-544 5070 for more information.
To submit items to the Calendar of Events, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com.
There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.
May 6 to 28
Jack Giangiulio
Longwood Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) is hosting “A Bit of Urban, Country and Sea,” featuring original art by local artist Jack Giangiulio, during May. A reception will be held on May 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. during the First Friday Art Stroll, with wine, cheese and live music by Dr. J and Friends. For more information, call 610-444-0146 or visit www. longwoodartgallery.com.
May 6 to 31
Art at Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis Wellness Center (331 E. State St., Kennett Square) is participating in Kennett Square’s First Friday Art Stroll on May 6 from 6 to 9 p.m., with photography by Steffi Chupein and artwork by Mindy Kempista. Chupein creates bright, colorful images of flowers and bold abstracts, many photographed from her own garden. Kempista has been an active participant in the Painted Mushroom contest during the Mushroom Festival and has placed first two years running. The opening will feature classical and flamenco guitar by Paul Sedaka, grandson of Neil Sedaka. Call 610444-8020 or visit www. metamorphosiswellnesscenter. net.
May 6 to 27
Ed Bronstein solo show
The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) will present works by Ed Bronstein, “City Scenes and Still Lifes,” from May 6 to 27. There will be an artist
reception on May 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net.
Through May 7
Trashy Women show
The Wilson Vineyard Gallery (4374 Forge Rd., Nottingham) hosts an exhibit of artworks by the Trashy Women group, which recycles discarded items into art, through May 7. Visit www.wilsonvineyard.com.
Through May 14
‘Pennsylvania Pastoral’ Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford) hosts “Pennsylvania Pastoral: The Brandywine Region,” featuring landscape paintings by Ronald Hevey, through May 15. The gallery and book shop is open Friday through Sunday. Call 717-715-4775. Through May 24
Plein-air landscapes “Plein Air-ism: A Responsive Echo” continues through May 24 at the Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford). The gallery will also be part of the Chester County Studio Tour on May 21 and 22. The gallery is open, free of charge, on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart.org for more information.
‘Out and About,’ by Jack Giangiulio, is featured in his solo show at the Longwood Gallery in Kennett Square (see listing).
Interactive tour immerses visitors into life in another country ‘Compassion Experience’ coming to Parkesburg church
Compassion International, a leading authority on child sponsorship which releases children from poverty globally, will be bringing its tour, “The Compassion Experience,” to the Parkesburg area from May 6 to 9.
The event will educate visitors about the realities of life in poverty, as well as provide an international experience to visitors who may not ever have the opportunity to travel abroad to a developing country.
The three-day event will be set up in the parking lot of Gateway Church at 160 Cowan Road in Parkesburg from May 6 to 9. There, visitors will be invited on a selfguided journey where they will be immersed in the lives and stories of two children living in the Philippines or the Dominican Republic. Each child’s story starts in hardship but ends in hope.
The experience includes 1,700 square feet of exhibit space,
featuring replicas of the homes and environments of these two Compassion beneficiaries. The event is free and family-friendly.
“We built ‘The Compassion Experience’ in order to really bring the developing world to America,” said Mark Hanlon, Compassion International’s senior vice president of global marketing and engagement. “When people think of poverty,
they often think of the lack of things, the lack of stuff, the lack of money. Those are all symptoms of poverty. The real issue of poverty is the lack of hope. Through our holistic child development program, Compassion stirs hope in children. And you’ll see that hope come to life at this event.”
The tour is highly interactive, using individual iPods and
headsets to offer visitors a sense of what life is like in extremely povertystricken areas around the world where the World Bank estimates that 700 million (9.6 percent of the global population) live on less than $1.90 a day. In the areas Compassion serves, nearly one in five children die before the age of 5, mostly from preventable causes, and 124 million children worldwide do not attend
school, according to Unicef and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS).
Tour-goers will have the opportunity to “change the story” of children living in poverty by learning more about the issue, as well as Compassion’s child sponsorship program, which tackles global poverty one child at a time. Compassion currently serves more
than 1.7 million children in 26 of the world’s most impoverished countries. Visitors are encouraged to make a reservation, however walk-ins are welcome. Groups of 20 or more should email changetour@ compassion.com to reserve their space. For more information about “The Compassion Experience,” visit www. CompassionExperience. com.
Listening to an iPod, each visitor walks through a narrated journey focusing on lives in another country.
The tours are family-friendly and offer an immersive experience.
The experience includes 1,700 square feet of exhibit space.
Seventh-inning rally gives Avon Grove 4-3 win
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
At certain angles, the pink bandana that Avon Grove pitcher Maggie Balint wore during the May 2 softball game against Downingtown East resembled that of a Samurai head cloth, and her complete-game, gut-it-out performance was certainly worthy of such a comparison. And yet, Balint was one of only several warriors who collectively earned such accolades during a gutsy 4-3 victory, in Ches-Mont League play.
Tied 3-3 into the bottom of the seventh, mere seconds after Avon Grove head coach Mike Deluzio was heard telling Allyson Wallauer, “We need a gapper,” Wallauer lined a one-out double in the left field gap to start the Red Devil rally. Wallauer was replaced by designated runner Becca LeStourgeon, who advanced to third on an infield grounder by Rachel Butler that was bobbled by Downingtown East shortstop Faith Willenbrock. After Olivia Kunitsky grounded out, Camryn LaFerza hit a meager pop-up between catcher Jen Wilcox and pitcher Jess Meluskey that fell between the two Cougars, while LeStourgeon scampered across home for the winning run.
LaFerza’s hit was an unlikely finish to a game that saw a tospy-turvy change of leads, several key hits, and a ninestrikeout performance by Balint, in a game that challenged the University of Oregon recruit in the middle innings. Avon Grove scored first, when in the second, Butler stroked a one-out double to left center, advanced to third on an infield error by Willenbrock, and scored on a double steal, while designated runner Kelly Murphy went to
second.
Over the past three seasons of Red Devil softball, it has become customary to believe that one run is all Balint needs to assure a victory, but by the end of D-Town East’s fourth, it was apparent that there would need to be added reliance on Avon Grove to produce more runs. Wilcox led off the inning with a double to right center for her team’s first hit of the game. Willenbrock followed with a single up the middle that scored Wilcox, took second on a sacrifice bunt by Stephanie Jacoby, and came around for the go-ahead run on an opposite field triple by Erin Phelan.
In their half of the fourth, Avon Grove came back to tie the score when Kunitsky led off the inning by reaching on an error by Willenbrock. She advanced to third on an overthrow following a bunt attempt by LaFerza, who went to second on the error. Kunitsky then came in to score the tying run when Olivia McGarvey lined a single up the middle, past starting pitcher Claire Kelly. The Cougars added another run in their fifth when nine-hole batter Christina Golden stroked a double to left center, went to third on a twoout single by Wilcox, and scored on a bloop single by Willenbrock. Down 3-2 in their half of he fifth, Morgan DeFeo led off with an opposite field single to left. After Balint was hit by a pitch, Wallauer popped out to short and Butler flied to left. With two out and two on, Kunitsky singled past third to drive in DeFeo with the game-tying run.
D-Town East’s at bats in their half of the sixth proved to be gutcheck time for Balint and her teammates. Claire Riley, batting for Phelan, reached on
an error by Avon Grove third baseman Butler, and promptly went to second when Lexi Hammer’s grounder to second was bobbled by McGarvey. A sacrifice bunt by Melusky put Riley on third, and with one away, pinchhitter Amelia Mazza was thrown out on a bunt attempt by Kunitsky. Seeing Riley break for home, McGarvey fired the ball to Kunitsky, who put the tag on Riley for the double play to end the scoring threat.
The win gives the Red Devils a 13-2 overall record and a 12-2, first-place rank in the Ches-Mont standings.
Following a game at Sun Valley on May 4, the travel to Bishop Shanahan on May 6, and return home on May 9 against Sun Valley. The loss dropped Downingtown East to 9-7 overall and 8-6 in the Ches-Mont.
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty. com.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Avon Grove shortstop Morgan DeFeo had two hits and scored a run, in a comefrom-behind 4-3 victory over Downingtown East on May 2.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Red Devil first baseman Allyson Wallauer charges a bunt attempt.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Avon Grove pitcher Maggie Balint struck out nine batters in a complete-game win.
Eagle Scout project helps the environment in Franklin Township
By John Chambless Staff Writer
With the help of some local donors and plenty of volunteer help, Nick Dinsmore completed a big part of his Eagle Scout qualification on April 30 by installing a rain garden near the Franklin Township Building.
The rain garden consists of a depressed bed to contain storm water, in conjunction with plants that can withstand being submerged and also thrive through dry periods. Storm water from the Township Building’s roof drain will now run to the garden through a buried pipe. The garden is a working example of a storm water BMP (Best Management Practice), allowing residents who are considering projects that need storm water management to see a functioning example.
Franklin Township Board of Supervisors chairman John Auerbach,
who helped with the rain garden installation, said,
“Several years ago, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection required that home improvements and new construction that create an impervious surface also install an appropriately sized system to receive storm water from the impervious surface and direct it back into the ground water, in lieu of just running off with sediments that pollute local streams and the Chesapeake Bay.”
The system installed last weekend includes an infiltration bed, infiltration trench with pipe, a tank with holes, an infiltration basin and the rain garden. There’s also a new bird house at the site, and a new park bench.
The required plants were supplied by North Creek Nurseries by owner Steve Castorani, who visited the site to help arrange the rain garden.
Franklin Township
provides up to $500 for materials for Eagle Scout projects, Auerbach said. In addition, scouts can get their own donations.
The contributors for the rain garden project were Franklin Township, North Creek Nurseries, the White Clay Wild & Scenic River Program, the University of Delaware Water Resources
Agency, Lowes Newark, the Chester County Conservation District, and private donors. Casa Italia provided pizza to feed the workers as the rain garden project was completed.
“This is certainly one of the better projects that have been presented to the township, because it is timely to demonstrate
a storm water mitigation technique,” Auerbach said.
“Several years ago, the township recognized the onerous nature of the Act 167 ordinance. The Planning Commission and supervisors worked very hard to develop a document, Simplified Approach to Stormwater Management, that allows homeowners doing smaller
projects to design the storm water system themselves, without engaging an expensive engineer. The township always helps the homeowners with their projects.”
To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. com.
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Some of the volunteers who installed the new rain garden on April 30.
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Local Scout Nick Dinsmore with the completed rain garden project.
Courtesy photo The site at the Franklin Township Building also has a new birdhouse and bench.
PETER J. JINGLELESKI
Peter J. Jingleleski, 50, of Kennett Square, passed away on April 24 in Wilmington, Del.
He was the son of John J. and Helen Bridy Jingeleski of Kennett Square. Peter was a manager at the White Glove Car Wash in Wilmington, Del. Prior to that, he worked in the distribution center at the News Journal for 22 years. He was a sports fan, especially football. He enjoyed boating, being with his family and friends, and was kind and courteous to all people and made friends very easily.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his companion, Michelle Benson and her daughter Janaundi of Wilmington, Del.; one brother, John S. Jingeleski and his wife Mary Beth of Claymont, Del.; three sisters, Annette Dennis and her husband Brian of Claymont, Del., Carol Jingeleski of Mt. Carmel, Pa., and Susan Horton and her husband Steven of Pickerington, Ohio; and an aunt, Maria Bridy of Mt. Carmel, Pa.
A funeral was held April 29. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www. griecocares.com.
ELWOOD D. DARONE
Elwood “Tony” D. Darone, 67, of Kennett Square, passed away on April 27. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Hazel Darone Smith of Kennett Square. He was a night watchman at Kendal-Crosslands in Kennett Square for over 20 years. He was a member of the Avondale Fire Company. He enjoyed model trains, reading and spending time at the firehouse. Tony was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Air Force (1969-1973). He was stationed in both Thailand and Vietnam.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, Robert Combs and his wife Judy of Troutdale, Va.; three sisters, Pamela Roten and her husband William of Williamstown, Pa., Karen Roark of Avondale, and Crystal Baker of West Grove; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Joseph Darone.
A funeral was held May 3. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. In memory of Tony, a contribution may be made to the Avondale Fire Company, 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, PA 19311. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.
HENRY L. SMRKE
Henry Louis Smrke, 81, of West Grove, passed away on April 25 at his residence.
He was the husband of Gerlinde Sauberlich Smrke, who passed away in 2012, and with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Louis John and Stovik Bronisawa Smrke. Henry was a food inspector for the U.S. government for 16 years, retiring in 1993. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Army for 20 years. He enjoyed food, talking about his military days, and being with his family.
He is survived by three sons, Brian L. Smrke and his fiancee Kimmi Sanders of West Grove, Ingolf W. Smrke and his husband Ben of Lowell, Mass., and Steve L. Smrke and his wife Dot of Oxford.
His service and burial will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
MARIANO ZAVALA BEDOLLA
Mariano Zavala Bedolla, 82, of Kennett Square, passed away on April 27 at Neighborhood Hospice.
He was the husband of Maria Natividad Lara. Born in Pamaseo, Moroleon, GTO, Mexico, he was the son of the late Ciro Zavala and Maria Bedolla. Mariano worked as a mushroom packer at Basciani Foods in Avondale until his retirement. He was a member of St. Rocco’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed working in his garden, watching TV, playing with his parakeet, and being with his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he survived by ten sons, Ciro Zavala Lara, Miguel Zavala Lara, Efrain Zavala Lara, Jaime Zavala Lara, Santos Zavala Lara, Artemio Zavala Lara, Mariano Zavala Lara, Alfonso Zavala Lara, Nicolas Zavala Lara and Juan Carlos Zavala Lara; two daughters, Maria Socorro Zavala Lara and Patricia Zavala Lara; five brothers, 37 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. A visitation with friends and family will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. May 5 at St. Rocco Catholic Church (333 Sunny Dell Rd., Avondale. His funeral mass will follow at 7 p.m. Burial will be at 11 a.m. May 6 at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
MARGARET MORRISON BROWN
Margaret Morrison Brown, 88, of Oxford, died on April 26. She was the wife of Jay Brown, who passed away in 1976. She was the daughter of the late Catherine (McHugh) and William Morrison. She was a waitress at the Varsity Grille restaurant for many years, until the day it closed. She loved her time there and made lots of fans and memories. For fun, she enjoyed bus trips to Atlantic City to the boardwalk and casinos. At home, she loved sitting on her back deck in the warm sunshine, watching the kids go to and from school each day. Spending time with her great-grandchildren Alexis, Hayden and Brooks was her favorite way to pass time.
Living without her are her daughter, Lillian Coates and her son-in-law, Gary Coates of Oxford; her son, Jerry Brown, also of Oxford; a granddaughter, Jennifer Miller; and two grandsons, Gary and Mike Coates; one brother, Jack Morrison; and two sisters, Dorothy Ziegler and Mary Pierson. She was preceded in death by her three sisters, Helen McCoury, Eleanor Bard, and Anne Morrison; and two brothers, Charles and Frank Morrison.
Margaret (Peg) was a lifetime member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Oxford. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, especially her family. Services are private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Peg’s memory to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
CHARLES S. KUHN
Charles Steven Kuhn, 70, of West Grove, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family, on April 30 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
He was the husband of Diane Gartside Kuhn, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Buffalo, N.Y., he was the son of the late Charles and Mildred Stoff Kuhn. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division Military Policemen and served in the Vietnam War. He graduated from John Carroll University in Cleveland in 1972. He was employed with Sphere Risk Partners in Media as an insurance claims adjuster. He also built and maintained websites, and was a horse handler at Brandywine Raceway. Charles was a left-handed pitcher in the Detroit Tigers minor league system from 1965-1973. He spoke five languages, including Russian, Latin and Vietnamese. He loved reading, listening to acoustic guitars, his family pets, and was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and feeding the animals in his backyard.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Kuhn; daughter, Cinnamon Gray of California; two stepsons, Pierre Caron (Pam), and Dominic Rivera (Nan); stepdaughter, Laurie Whitton (Dave Crawford); granddaughters, Shelby, Amber, Autumn, Noel, Faithe, and Madison; two brothers, David Kuhn and Thomas Kuhn; sister, Christine Polito; and mother and father-in-law, Vera and Herb Langille.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. May 5 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. (86 Pine St., Oxford), where friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment will be in Little Elk Creek Friends Cemetery in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
ROBERT S. WICKES
Robert Sloane Wickes, a longtime resident of Landenberg, died on April 20 at the age of 76 following a lengthy illness.
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Born in Chestnut Hill, he attended Albany and Deerfield Academies and graduated from Scotia (N.Y.) High School and Cornell University. He was a wartime veteran of the U.S. Army. Bob worked in the field of global compensation for manufacturing firms, mostly for Foamex, Inc., and Green, Tweed & Co. A noted collector of antique wrenches, Bob was featured on a episode of “Modern Marvels” on the History Channel.
Bob served as a Republican Committeeman for London Britain Township in 2013. He was assistant scoutmaster of his son’s Boy Scout troop in the 1990s. He converted a shed on his property for his Landenberg friends to meet bi-weekly, which they did for years. This meeting place was featured in an article in the New York Times. These friends showed great devotion and kindness to Bob during his illness.
Bob is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy, of Landenberg; and his son Rush, of Las Vegas, Nev. Also surviving Bob is his extended family. Burial will be private. Memorial donations in Bob’s memory would be appreciated to: Disabled American Veterans (www.dav. org). Condolences to the family may be made at www. longwoodfuneralhome.com.
PHILIP R. GRIFFIN, SR.
Philip Ralph Griffin, Sr., 80, of Landenberg, died on May 2 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Shirley F. Wooten Griffin, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Landenberg, he was a son of the late Joseph Harry and the late Violet Elizabeth (Simmers) Griffin. He was a mill worker at NVF Company, retiring after 47 years of service. He was a fine carpenter, a perfectionist, could build or fix anything, and built the home he lived in his entire life. He also enjoyed working on cars, fishing, camping and traveling. In the 1960s, he was a volunteer fireman for Kennett Fire Company.
Survivors include, in addition to his wife, one son, Philip, Jr., and his wife Diane of Croydon, Pa.; one daughter, Dawn Darlene Hill and her husband David of Landenberg; two sisters, Leona Mayfield of Dagsboro, Del., and Nellie Sluder of Wilmington, Del.; and grandchildren, David Hill Jr., Philip III and his wife Karston, Theresa Griffin, Christine Griffin and Joseph Griffin. He was predeceased by 14 brothers and sisters.
A visitation with family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 5, and 10 to 11 a.m. on May 6, at Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (250 W. State St., Kennett Square). A funeral ceremony celebrating his life will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. Contributions in his memory may be made to Kennett Area Senior Center, 427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www. griecocares.com.
ELSIE ISABELLA PETROLL
Elsie Isabella Petroll Johnson passed away on April 28. She was 84 years old. Born in Rockland, Del., she was the daughter of the late Fritz Petroll and the late Anna Ogle Petroll. She was the beloved wife for 60 years of the late Joseph W. Johnson; mother of Jay Johnson and his wife Janet, and John Johnson and his wife Terry; grandmother of Christopher and Daniel Johnson; sister of Bertha P. Bowman (Bradford), Margaret “Peggy” Belt (Dean), Fritz “Pete” Petroll, Jr. (Pat) and Walter O. Petroll (Barbara). Elsie was predeceased by her siblings, William Frederick Petroll and Ann P. Crowe-Gonser.
Elsie had a lifelong love of horse racing. She managed, then owned, the Gallery at Centerville Art Gallery. Elsie, along with her late husband,, were instrumental at the Longwood Fire Company, where
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ERMA SHARPLESS GRAY
Erma Sharpless Gray passed away peacefully at the age of 103 on April 25. She spent most of her years in West Chester and Kennett Square, but resided in Brinton Manor, Glen Mills, for her last years. She was the wife of the late Samuel Gray, with whom she shared 10 years of marriage. Erma was born in Westtown Township and was the daughter of the late Wesley and Clara (Ginsley) Sharpless. She spent her life helping others, as evidenced by taking care of four generations of the Smedley family. She worked at Elwyn, the Barclay Home, as the administrator, the Hickman Home in the kitchen, and the Friends Home as manager of the dietary department. After her retirement, she spent many hours volunteering at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital and the Pocopson Home. She loved watching sports, pet sitting for others, and being with family.
Erma is survived by her stepson, William Gray of Maryland; two grandchildren, Ellen Liversidge of California and Richard Bleecker of New York; and lifelong friends Willard Smedley (Julia) of Kennett Square, and William Smedley (Janet) of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and their families.
Aunt Erma, known as Rosie by her cherished “sons” and their families, was a truly amazing lady. She was deeply loved and will be missed by all who were blessed to have known her.
Services and internment will be held privately. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Friends Home, 147 W. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.
Joe served as Chief for decades, and Elsie supported so many members, their families, events and most of all the community in which they lived. She was a member her whole life at Immanuel Episcopal Church in the Highlands in Wilmington. She will be deeply missed, especially aby her beloved bassett hound, Daisy, who was always at her side A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 4 at the Longwood Funeral Home of Matthew Genereux (913 E.Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square). Her funeral service will be at 3 p.m. May 5 at Immanual Church Highlands (2400 W. 17th St., Wilmington, Del). Burial will follow the funeral service in Longwood Cemetery. Memorial donations would appreciated in Elsie’s name to the Longwood Fire Company, 1001 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
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ESTATE OF : Steven L. Tingley, late of London Grove, Township, West Grove, Chester County, PA, Deceased. Letters of Administration on the above Estate having been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: Thelma W, Tingley or Edward W. Tingley, Co- Administrators, C/O their Attorney: Kerry Kalmbach, 109 W. Linden Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
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ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE OF : Barbara A. Woods, late of Oxford , Chester County, PA, Deceased. Letters of Administration on the above Estate having been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: Kevin Woods., Executor, C/O Tra Biinder Esq. 227 Cullen Rd. Oxford, PA 19363 or Attorney: Ira Binder, 227 Cullen Rd. Oxford, PA 19363 4p-27-3t
ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE OF : Ruth A. Wilson, late of Upper Oxford Township, Chester County, PA, Deceased. Letters of Administration on the above Estate having been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: Edmund Wilson Jr. Executor, 116 Tweed Rd. Oxford, PA 19363
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ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE OF : David James Soldo late of Elk Township, Chester County, PA, Deceased. Letters of Administration on the above Estate having been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: David James Soldo, Jr. Administrator, 412 Taylor Street, Bear, DE 19701 Or his Attorney: Kenneth R. Pyle, Esq. Law offices of Kenneth R. Pyle, 64 S. 3rd St. Suite 1, Oxford, Pa 19363-1603 4p-20-3t
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township hours, be a minimum of 18 years old, and posses a valid driver’s license, and no criminal record. London Grove Township is and Equal Oppurtunity Employer. Submit applications to London Grove Township Attn: Director of Public Works, 372 Rose Hill Road, Suite 100, West Gove, PA 19390. Complete job description along with application is available at www.londongrove.org. Positions open to filled. 4p-27-2t NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the London Grove Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a specila meeting on May 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. and any other buisness before them. The meeting will be held in the London Grove Township Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA. The public is invited to attend. Steve C. Brown, Township Manager 5p-4-1t NOTICE
The London Grove Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on, May 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., in the London Grove Township Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA for the following purpose: 455 Rose Hill Road- To hear the appeal of David and Veronica Mattson for a variance to construct a 24’x40’ garage with a 15’ side yard setback. Section 27-603.1 E. of the Township Zoning Ordinance requires a 30’ side yard. The property is located in the Rural Residential (RR) District. William Grandizio Chairman, Zoing Hearing Board 4p-27-2t
BID NOTICE
Penn Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania is accepting sealed bids for Paving in Place Roadwork and Drainage Repairs in the Township. Bid packages are available at the Township Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390. BID NOTICE ADVERTISMENT
Penn Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania is accepting sealed bids for Paving in Place Roadwork and Drainage Repairs for the Township for Dutton Farms Lane from STA 6+46 to STA 14+93 at the end of cul de sac and Kelton Road from STA 29+00 to Sunnyside Road. This bid includes subgrade road repairs, mill and overlay paving, removal and replacement of inlets, topsoil fills, road edge stabilization, and underdrain installations. A bid bond or certified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid required. Pa. Prevailing Wage Rates are applicable for this project. Contractor is required to review project with Road Master. Bid packages are available at the Township Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA 19390. Full sets of plans are available for $30 per set. Bids will be accepted until and opened at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016. They will be presented for review and qualification to the Board of Supervisors at their Work Session Meeting scheduled on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any part of the bid or to waive any minor discrepancies in the Bid specifications when deemed to be in the interest of the Township. Specifications may be obtained at the Township Office Monday through Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
ANTHONY SCERNI
Anthony Scerni, 83, of Kennett Square, passed away on April 30 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. He was the husband of Luise Haag Scerni, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Innocenzo and Maria Ferrante Scerni. He was a self-employed real estate investor, retiring in 2013. He was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church in Avondale.
A visitation with family and friends will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. May 9 at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church (8910 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale). His funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. His entombment will be at Cathedral Cemetery in Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, June 20, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
SALE NO. 16-5-354 Writ of Execution No. 2015-03607 DEBT $320,405.15
ALL THAT CERTAIN, message, lot or piece of land situate on, in the Township of Kennett, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as follows, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land, situate in the Township of Kennett, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Subdivision Plan of “Chandler Mill” made by George F. Regester, Jr., and Sons, Inc., Registered Land Surveyors, dated February 20, 1986, last revised May 13, 1987 and recorded in Chester County Recorder of Deeds Office as Plan #7196 as follows, to wit:
BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly side of Hart Drive (50 feet wide) and a corner of Lot No. 3 as shown on said Plan; thence extending on a line dividing this Lot and Lot 3, and crossing over a 20 feet wide drainage easement (which extends from a point within Lot No. 1 and extends across Lots 2 and 3 and continues into Lot 4) north 55 degrees, 12 minutes 53 seconds west, 303.71 feet to a point on line of land of Angelo Mastrippolito, thence extending along a line of land Angela Mastrippolito north 2 degrees, 29 minutes, 58 seconds to a point, a common corner of land of Angelo Mastrippolito and Ephraim R. Pennington; thence extending along a line of land of land of Ephraim R. Pennington, north 86 degrees 19 minutes, 02 seconds east 150 feet to a point, a common corner of this Lot and Lot No. 5; thence extending on a line dividing this Lot and Lot No. 5, south 26 degrees 44 minutes 35 seconds east 48.12 feet to a point of curve on the northwesterly side of Hart Drive; thence extending along Hart Drive on a line curving to the left having a radius of 225 feet, the arc distance of 136.66 feet to a point, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING known as Lot No. 4 as shown on said Plan.
BEING UPI Number 62-006-0061.0500 PARCEL No.: 62-006-0061.0500
BEING known as:. 108 Hart Drive, Avondale, PA 19311-9610
BEING the same property conveyed to M. Beverly Divins who acquired title by virtue of a Deed from Robert C. Divins, dated April 25, 2006, recorded May 24,
Avondale, PA 19311-9610
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI, LLC, 614-2205611
Ten percent (10%) of the
ALL THAT CERTAIN parcel or piece of ground, situate in the Township of Penn, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, shown as Lot #3 on a Final Subdivision Plan (Phase
I) prepared for Immunorealco, by Howard W. Doran, P.E., PLS Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, dated February 23, 1989 and last revised March 3, 1999, being bounded and described as follows:
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BEGINNING at a corner on the west side of Commerce Boulevard (50 feet wide) said point being measured by the two following courses and distances from the northerly proposed right-of-way line of Old Baltimore Pike, SR 3026; (1) along the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 35 feet through a central angle of 93 degrees 40 minutes 44 seconds the arc distance of 57.23 feet and (2) north 6 degrees 24 minutes 27 seconds west 380.74 feet; THENCE from said point of beginning along Lot #2, south 83 degrees 35 minutes 33 seconds west 436.42 feet, crossing a 25 foot wide drainage easement, to a corner in line of lands now or late of Chester County Industrial Development Authority c/o Immunorealco;
THENCE along the same and partially along the west side of the aforementioned drainage easement, north 6 degrees 24 minutes 27 seconds west 270.00 feet to a corner of Lot #4, said corner being on the centerline of a 20 foot wide storm sewer easement;
THENCE
BEING the same premises which Immunorealco granted and conveyed to Fred Scannapieco and Lisa Scannapieco by Deed dated June 27, 2001, recorded July 12, 2001 to Instrument No. 0047463-2001, Book 5008, Page 789, Chester County Records.
BEING UPI #58-3-60
TO be sold as the property of Frederick Scannapieco and Lisa Scannapieco
PLAINTIFF: National Penn Bank, Successor to The Peoples Bank of Oxford VS DEFENDANT: MAILQUIP, INC., FREDERICK A. SCANNAPIECO and LISA SCANNAPIECO
SALE ADDRESS: 21 Commerce Boulevard, West Grove, PA 19390
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KURT ALTHOUSE, ESQ., 610-374-8377
$226,754.83
PROPERTY situate in East Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
BLR# 69-6-263
IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling
PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: BRIAN F. GRIFFITH and KELLY R. GRIFFITH
SALE ADDRESS: 326 Aspin Drive, Oxford, PA 19363-3916
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-28-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, June 20, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
SALE NO. 16-5-391 Writ of Execution No. 2014-06043 DEBT $2,708.87
ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land situate in East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described more particularly according to a Subdivision Plan for Orchard Valley, made by George E. Regester, Jr. & Sons, Inc., Registered Surveyors, dated June 4, 1985 and last revised May 23, 1986 and recorded as Plan No. 6466 in conjunction with an as built plan for Orchard Valley, made by David A. Plum, Inc., Registered Surveyor, dated March 10, 1989 as follows, to wit:
BEGINNING at a point, a common corner with Lot No. 84 said point being the southeast corner of Lot No. 84 as shown on said Plan and the southwest corner of the about to be described lot; thence from said point of beginning and extending along Lot No. 84 through a common wall, north 29 degrees 2 minutes 35 seconds west, 40 feet to a point in line of Common Area of Orchard Valley, thence extending along said Common Area of Orchard Valley, north 60 degrees 57 minutes 25 seconds east, 20 feet to a point in the center of common wall of Lot Nos. 85 and 86; thence extending along and through said common wall, south 29 degrees 2 minutes 35 seconds east, 30.67 feet to a point in line of Common Area of Orchard Valley; thence extending along said Common Area the 3 following courses and distances: (1) south 60 degrees 2 minutes 35 seconds west, 9 feet; (2) south 29 degrees 2 minutes 35 seconds east, 9.33 feet; (3) south 60 degrees 57 minutes 25 seconds west, 11 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.
BEING Lot No. 85.
BEING known as 85 East Thomas Court, Kennett Square, PA 19348
TAX ID No. 61-06Q-0222
UPI-61-6Q-222
RESIDENTIAL dwelling
PLAINTIFF: Orchard Valley Homeowners Association
VS DEFENDANT: STEVEN HULSEY
SALE ADDRESS: 85 East Thomas Court, Kennett Square, East Marlborough Township, Chester County, PA 193487
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SCOTT F. WATERMAN, ESQ., 610-566-6177
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of
West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, June 20, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
SALE NO. 16-5-402
Writ of Execution No. 2010-14117
DEBT $216,188.77
ALL THAT CERTAIN, message, lot or piece of land situate on, in the Borough of Kennet Square, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as follows, to wit:
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land, situated on the west side of Park Avenue (formerly Race Street) being Lot #56 South View Development in the Borough Kennett Square, County of Chester and the State of Pennsylvania being bounded and described according to a survey made by George E. Regester, Jr., Registered Surveyor, as follows;
BEGINNING at a stake in the west street line of Park Avenue (formerly Race Street) as the same is now laid out 47 feet wide, and said point of beginning being south 02 degrees 06 minutes west 175 feet from an iron pin set in the south street line of Chestnut Street, 50 feet wide, measured, along the west street line of Park Avenue; thence along the west street line of Park Avenue, south 02 degrees 06 minutes west 55 feet to a stake; a corner of Lot #55, thence along Lot 55 north 88 degrees 45 minutes west 137.98 feet to a stake in a line of land of Kennett Consolidated School; thence along land of said school, north 06 degrees 09 minutes west 58.48 feet to a stake, a corner of Lot# 57, thence along Lot# 57 south 88 degrees 45 minutes east 145.84 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.
CONTAINING 7806.3 square feet of land, be the same more or less
BEING UPI Number 3-5-190
PARCEL No.: 3-5-190
BEING known as:. 818 Park Avenue, Kennett Square, PA 19348
BEING the same property conveyed to Clarence Stevens who acquired title by virtue of a Deed from John B. Morton, dated March 30, 2007, recorded June 13, 2007, at Deed Book 7184, Page 1666, Chester County, Pennsylvania Records.
PLAINTIFF: US Bank National Association, as Trustee for CMLTI 2007-WFHE3 VS DEFENDANT: CLARENCE STEVENS
SALE ADDRESS: 818 Park Avenue, Kennett Square, PA 19348
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI, LLC, 614-2205611
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.
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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, June 20, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
SALE NO. 16-5-401 Writ of Execution No. 2011-08696 DEBT $165,096.21
PROPERTY situate in the West Grove Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania
BLR# 5-7-10
IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling
PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: CHRISTOPHER MINTSCHENKO and APRIL MINTSCHENKO a/k/a APRIL B. MINTSCHENKO and VALENCIA DAVIS
SALE ADDRESS: 509 Prospect Avenue, West Grove, PA 19390-1327
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH, REALTORS HONORS PATRICK CURRAN WITH CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE PLATINUM AWARD
JENNERSVILLE, PA—Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORSâ recently honored the Patrick Curran Team, Jennersville Office Sales Associates, with a Chairman’s Circle Platinum Award for their excellent sales performance for 2015, placing them in the top 1 percent of all BHHS agents. “As I reflect back on the past year, once again I have been fortunate to work with a great team and wonderful and loyal customers and clients,” remarks Patrick Curran. Team members, led by Patrick Curran, include Lisa Blevins, Galen King, Melissa Bishop and Ralph Petersen. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is a part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s second largest provider of total home services. The company has more than 4,600 Sales Associates in over 65 sales offices across the Tri-State area. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing and title, property and casualty insurance. BHHS Fox & Roach ranks number one in Residential Units and number two in Gross Commission Income throughout the entire Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network. Our company-sponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach Charities, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances and has contributed over $4 million to more than 250 local organizations since its inception in 1995.
Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, June 20, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
SALE NO. 16-5-383 Writ of Execution No. 2015-10717 DEBT $63,350.08
PROPERTY situate in the West Grove Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania
BLR# 05-03-0022
IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling
PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: DAVID B. BOUNDS
SALE ADDRESS: 256 West Evergreen Street, West Grove, PA 19390-1008
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm. 4p-28-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Sheriff’s Office, 201 West Market Street, Suite 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday, June 20, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
SALE NO. 16-5-355
Writ of Execution No. 2015-09752
DEBT $279,941.37
ALL THAT CERTAIN, message, lot or piece of land situate on, in the Borough of Kennett Square, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as follows, to wit:
BEGINNING at a point on the title line in the bed of Center Street, a corner of Lot B on said Plan; thence extending along the title line in the bed of Center Street, north 02 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds west, 22.00 feet to a point; thence extending north 88 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds east, recrossing said Center Street and along lands now or late of Joseph Wharton Headley, 127.00 feet to a point in line of lands now or late of Silva Juventino Zavala and Zavala Rigoberto Zavala; thence extending along same, south 02 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds east, 22.00 feet to a point a corner of Lot B, aforesaid; thence extending along Lot B, south 88 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west, 217.00 feet to the point and place of beginning.
BEING Lot A on said Plan.
BEING UPI Number 03-004-0204.0300
PARCEL No.: 03-004-0204.0300
BEING known as:. 529 Center Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
BEING the same property conveyed to Carlton M. Avery who acquired title by virtue of a Deed from Marc Pevar, dated August 24, 2007, recorded September 7, 2007, in the Chester County Clerk’s/Register’s Office in Deed Book 7258, Page 2185.
PLAINTIFF: Nationstar Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: CARLTON M. AVERY, aka CARLTON AVERY SALE ADDRESS: 529 Center Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI, LLC, 614-2205611 N.B. Ten
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the Borough of Kennett Square, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a 4 Lot Subdivision for Marc Pevar made by Concord Land Planners & Surveyors, Inc., dated 4/1/2005, last revised 10/10/2005 and recorded in Chester County as Plan #17806, as follows, to wit:
