Chester County Press 5-06-2015 Edition

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Covering Avon Grove, Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Oxford, & Unionville Areas Volume 149, No. 18

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Oxford School Board, teachers’ union approve fact finder’s report The details in the report should serve as a framework for a new teachers’ pact

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

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The president of the Oxford School Board and the leader of the district’s teachers’ union both said that compromise is at the heart of any successful negotiation—and the two sides may now be nearing a deal on a new teachers’ contract after more than 15 months of talks.

The Oxford School Board held a special meeting on Monday, May 4, to vote on the fact finder’s report regarding details of a new teachers’ contract.

The fact finder’s report, which was prepared by Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board fact finder William W. Lowe, was made necessary after the two sides couldn’t reach a new deal.

The district’s teachers have been working without a contract since June 30, 2014.

The board voted 8-1 to approve the fact finder’s report, with board member Rich Orpneck casting the only vote against it.

In advance of that vote, Dr. Pamela Brown, the president of the Oxford Area Education

Association, reported that the teachers’ union “voted overwhelmingly� in favor of the fact finder’s report.

Brown, a teacher in the district since 2001 and the union president since 2009, called the findings “a good compromise� between the two sides, and said that an agreement would allow the teachers to focus all their efforts and energies on educating the children in the school district.

The school district and the teachers’ union received the fact finder’s report on April 27, giving the two sides ten days to review and to vote to accept or reject the report. Now that both sides have accepted the findings, the report becomes the basis of the agreement for a new contract. The two sides will need to finalize the language of the contract before it can be officially voted on.

Details of the fact finders report were not made public.

Both sides said that the agreement will reflect that there was compromise between the district and the teachers.

“Negotiations are about compromises, and I think that’s what we have,� said school board president Donna Arrowood. “These negotiations are rarely a win-win for one side,� said Brown. “We got some things that we wanted, and the board got some things that they wanted.

We can now move forward with nothing distracting us from the most important goal—educating students.�

While there is no timetable to finalize the language of the contract and to put it to a vote, Brown said that the teachers are eager to get the new pact approved.

In other business at the same meeting, the Oxford School Board approved two capital projects. The district has budgeted $110,409 for lighting in the classrooms and hallways of Jordan Bank School, and $122,693 for lighting for the classrooms and hallways in the Elk Ridge School.

The board will meet again on Tuesday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 19.

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The Oxford Hornets baseball team celebrates after Andrew Culp delivered a game-winning single in the bottom of the seventh inning to earn a 4-3 win over Unionville. A full recap of the game can be found on Page 3B.

U-CF School Board discusses details of proposed final budget

By John Chambless Staff Writer The Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board and administration drilled down into the details of a proposed budget for 201516 on Monday night and arrived at three scenarios they will be discussing over the next month.

The proposed final general fund budget was presented by Robert Cochran, the district’s director of business and operations, in a presentation that only

hit the highlights, but still took two and a half hours of careful examination.

District superintendent John Sanville said, “This budget you have before you is a living document. This process began in the fall. This version is different than what you had in front of you in February. There are a lot of moving parts to a $79 million budget. Now is the time for you to ask questions and get answers.�

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Lyme disease walk draws attention to what is a County and state-wide epidemic

‘We are living in the bullseye’

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Healthy Kids Day provides important Before the start of Sunday information for afternoon’s Lyme Disease Walk families in Oxford....9A at Crossan Park in Landenberg,

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an event that attracted nearly 100 participants in order to raise public consciousness of the disease, seven people were seen with black T-shirts reading, “Team Riggin.�

The shirts were the symbolic reminder of a four-year journey that Lisa and John Riggin of Ridley Park have been on, one that has seen both of them

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Lisa and John Riggin and their family attended Sunday’s Lyme Disease awareness walk at Crossan Park in Landenberg.

living with Lyme disease.

Luckily, their young daughter has not been diagnosed, but even that great news does not entirely wipe away the days of concern and pain that the couple lives with.

Lisa was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2011, soon after her daughter was born.

She started to notice symptoms of dizziness. She was losing her balance. Meanwhile, John went undiagnosed for six years, seemed to live in a constant brain fog, and was slowly Continued on Page 2A

Historic store closes in Landenberg Potential new tenants being interviewed

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The Landenberg Store, a veritable institution that dates back to 1872 and known to thousands of locals as the unofficial town center of Landenberg, officially closed its doors last Wednesday, April 29.

Bill Skalish of Landenberg Village, LLC – the owner of the store – said that he and his wife, Beth, are currently interviewing parties who have expressed inter-

est in taking over the business.

Skalish said that he and his wife have been surprised at the number of people who have approached them about the store. “Based on our conversations, they all seem to want to make modifications in order to make the store more representative of a traditional country store,� he said. “One couple suggested incorporating gourmet foods and dry goods as part of the business.

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Photo by Richard L. Gaw

The Landenberg Store officially closed on April 29, and its owners are currently interviewing potential new tenants.

Cowboy Coldiron must go!

By Uncle Irvin A guy who proudly brings a permitted six-shooter in a visible holster to a public Board of Supervisors meeting which he chairs has got to be unhinged, as well as inhabit another planet.

So it is with supervisors chair John Coldiron in East Nottingham Township, which Uncle Irvin has called the most poorly governed in southern Chester County. Don’t get me wrong. Coldiron has plenty of other incompetent supervisors with him. But for the time being, East Nottingham residents have the golden opportunity to send Mr. Coldiron back to the target range.

Coldiron is on the ballot as a Republican seeking re-election at the May 20 primary election.

The problem is that three other Republicans, including incumbent supervisor Gene Turns (who has passed away) are on the ballot. Joseph Herlihy is on the ballot, along Continued on Page 3A

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losing the ability to use his left leg.

“He took test after test and no one seemed to know what was wrong with him, until he was tested for a second time,” Lisa said. “We thought, ‘What are we going to do? We have no one to treat us.’”

They eventually found a doctor who has held their disease in check, but it’s a huge commitment for both, given that their care requires a twohour drive each way. They also attend regular meetings of the Lyme Disease Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and although Lisa admits that the journey she and her husband are on is a life-long one, they seek solace in the company of others, and together with John’s parents and their daughter, they embarked on a mile-long walk with nearly 100 others to raise awareness of the disease.

If there was any sign of a white elephant in the room on Sunday, it was the fact that Chester County is the number one county for Lyme disease diagnosis in Pennsylvania, a state that has the highest rate of Lyme disease of any state in the nation.

Doug Fearn, president of the Lyme Disease Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, said that according to a Chester County Health Department study, 90 percent of the people in the county who contracted Lyme disease did so on their own property.

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Yasmin Esquivel and Kayla Shertzer of the Keystone Animal Hospital in Oxford.

“We’re overrun by deer, and one deer can have 3,000 ticks on it,” Fearn said. “We’ve created this ideal habitat for the deer. It’s difficult to hunt them, and they have no natural enemies.”

Although there continues to be a heightened awareness of these statistics locally, defining Lyme disease and determining a diagnosis is still a slippery slope.

“There are two very opposite schools of thought about this disease,” he said. “One side says that it’s over-diagnosed, easy to cure and doesn’t really exist. And then what we’re seeing in reality is that people who have this disease are really sick and don’t get better until they get the proper treatment.”

Like the Riggin family, attending events like Sunday’s walk serves as a reminder for those with Lyme Disease that they are not alone. Landenberg resident Laurie Kiernan was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 1986, but instead of

retreating into the cocoon of her condition, she joined the Lyme Disease Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and served as the chief organizer for Sunday’s event.

“For me, being a part of the organization has been a lifesaver, to be a part of a group of people who have the same issues that I have,” Kiernan said. “It gets very lonely when you’re battling this disease.

When I found this group, I thought, ‘I need to help them, because they’ve helped me.’”

John Auerbach, a supervisor with Franklin Township – who helped sponsor the event -- said that the township is engineering a way to eradicate the spread of ticks in the community. The township has set up four deer tick treatment stations – at a cost of $1,800.

Recently, a number of other residents expressed an interest in maintaining four additional stations by themselves, and the township board voted to purchase additional stations, which are expected to be

Courtesy photo by John Auerbach

Franklin Township has deployed four deer tick treatment stations, and is about to deploy four more.

deployed in a month. Auerbach also said that there are 32 deer tick treatment stations in London Britain Township.

“I want people to realize that this is a huge issue, especially for where we are,” Kiernan said. “We are in the bullseye, and people just don’t realize it. You need to use prevention.

You need to understand how sick people can get from this.

As one person, I can’t make a difference, but as part of a group, we’re telling others that this is serious.”

The event was also sponsored by Nonantum Veterinary Clinic, IgeneX, Keystone Animal Hospital, Natural Food Sales, Oasis Family Fun Center, and the The Perfect Impression.

To learn more about Lyme Disease, visit the Lyme Disease Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s website at www.LymePa. org. Meetings are held every month in Kennett Square.

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

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Local News Candidates line up for East Marlborough board seat

Christine Kimmel

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By John Chambless Staff Writer With the May 19 primary only a short time away, two candidates have lined up in a race for a seat on the East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors. Christine Kimmel and Richard Hicks are both Republicans. Hicks is a former supervisor. Kimmel is a longtime member of the township’s Planning Commission.

Kimmel has lived in East Marlborough Township and worked in Chester County for the past 18 years and is the endorsed candidate for township supervisor. She is an attorney with the West Chester law firm of Buckley, Brion, McGuire & Morris LLP. She has served as a member of the Unionville Regional Planning Commission, the Longwood Cooperative Planning Project, the Kennett Area Regional Planning Commission, and the Unionville Park Planning Commission. If elected, she would be the first woman supervisor in the history of the township.

In her response to questions e-mailed last week, Kimmel wrote: Q.: How did you decide to run for the supervisor position?

A.: I have served on the Township Planning Commission for 12 years and recently became the chairperson. During that time, I have worked closely with the Board of Supervisors on many issues. As a zoning and land use attorney, I have appeared before many municipalities across Pennsylvania and I’ve seen how effective a well run township can be in improving the lives of its residents. I want to bring that experience to East Marlborough. I think the township is a wonderful place to live and raise a family, and I would like to serve the township in a greater capacity.

Q.: If you win, what will your new position mean for the Planning Commission?

A.: Two members of the Planning Commission – Pat Montague and MaryNell Ferry -- have been serving as long or longer than me and will maintain continuity. With their guidance and with the fresh perspectives offered by Charles Streitweiser and our newest member, Jane Donze, the Planning Commission will continue to give excellent input on development and planning issues.

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Sanville outlined the challenges faced by the district, including mandatory contributions to the PSERS teacher retirement fund that will be 25.84 percent in the coming year. “That means that for every $100 we pay to a staff member, we send an additional $25.84 to the state for PSERS contributions,” Sanville explained. The cost to the district for funding special education has also risen from about $2 million in 1996 to $12 million in the current year.

State and federal support for special education has remained essentially stagnant over that time period.

While tax revenue collections are returning to near-normal levels after the economic downturn, the district is still budgeting conservatively, Sanville said. He singled out the district’s realignment or elimination of certain positions, a reduction in hourly overtime, and increased funding from rentals, participation fees and parking fees. He also pointed out that teachers, support staff and administration have all had two years of wage freezes spread out over recent years.

“This budget makes investments to stay current in the education of our students and to make sure that our kids are prepared for success in life after Unionville-Chadds Ford,” Sanville said. “We have three scenarios that will allow us to deliver top-flight education for our students.”

In his presentation, Cochran

pointed out that real estate taxes provide just over 79 percent of the school district’s revenue.

Most of that is residential, with about 10 percent coming from commercial and industrial properties. Additional funding comes from transfer taxes (paid when selling a parcel of land or home), and interim taxes (paid for new construction or additions and renovations).

The current millage rate is 26.44 in Chester County, and 22.20 in Delaware County. The district is proposing a millage rate of 27.14 for Chester County and 23.02 for Delaware County, for a weighted average increase of 2.85 percent. The impact on the average homeowner in Chester County would be an additional $184.81 per year, Cochran said. The current average tax bill for homeowners in Chester County is just under $7,000 per year.

The district’s proposed budget would use $560,986 in Act 1 exceptions and only $492 from the PSERS fund balance to get the millage rate of 27.14 in Chester County (a 2.65 percent increase) and 23.02 percent in Delaware County (a 3.69 percent increase).

“This is a philosophical discussion for the board,” Sanville said. “From an educational standpoint, the educational component for our students is the same in all three scenarios.”

In a second scenario laid out for the board, the district could use $209,620 from the PSERS assigned fund balance, as well as $350,874 in exception dollars, to reduce the weighted average millage impact to 2.5 percent. A third option would use $576,770 from the PSERS

assigned fund balance and $81,550 in exception dollars to get to a weighted average increase of 1.9 percent, which is the Act 1 Index.

If no exception dollars are used, the district could use $1,019,447 from the PSERS assigned fund balance to get to a weighted average increase of 1.21 percent. In that case, “we would have to cut programs,” Sanville said.

The board members informally discussed which option they favored, with no clear agreement as the meeting concluded.

Board member Keith Knauss said he was in favor of using $576,000 from the fund balance to keep the tax increase at 1.9 percent. Board member Michael Rock, however, said that the budget “is about as lean as we can get. Education is a public good. We all benefit when this is done right. To be competitive, salaries have to go up,” he said. “We need to condition taxpayers that steady increases in taxes are necessary to keep good people and provide education in the district. I’m not in favor of drawing down the fund balance.

Actually, 2.85 percent looks good to me. Below that, it looks like we’re shorting ourselves.”

Board members did agree that they would like a list of which new programs are part of the 2015-16 budget, so that they can point to specific improvements being paid for with taxpayer dollars. Board member Robert Sage said, “What we’re trying to say is, are there line items in the budget for new things that we could eliminate?”

“It would be good to let the public know what’s new,” said board president Victor Dupuis.

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“We need to identify the new things – not to say we’re necessarily going to cut any of them. We need to say, ‘This tax increase pays for these new things.’”

Sanville said the administration will draw up a list of items that are new to the 2015-16 budget and present it to the board for further discussion.

The board agreed they would be ready to indicate their votes by the end of the May 11 board work session.

While the meeting was publicized as a public hearing, only three members of the public attended. Two of them left before the conclusion of the meeting. Only Beverly Brooks, from Penn Township, remained for public comment. “I’ve been to a whole lot of school board meetings,” she said. “And I’ve seen some bad decisions made that cost taxpayers a lot of money. I want you to be careful about how you will impact not only next year, but future years.”

Additional public budget hearings were cancelled. The board will meet for a public work session on May 11 at 7 p.m. in the District Office public meeting room. At that time, the board wll approve a proposed final budget. A copy will be posted online on May 26 for public inspection. The board is expected to approve the final budget on June 15 at their regular meeting in the District Office.

The complete proposed final budget is posted on the district’s website, at www.ucfsd.org.

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

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Q.: What skills would you bring to the table as a supervisor?

A.: As a zoning, land use and municipal lawyer for almost 20 years, I understand the challenges faced by local governments, and how to balance competing interests. Having served on state, regional and local boards, I understand the necessity of collaboration to solve problems. As a business lawyer, I know the importance of listening to, and working with, the business community to stimulate economic growth.

As a partner in a law firm, I understand what it takes to make a payroll, pay the bills and stay within budget.

Q.: What’s the timeframe of your campaign? Did you just get started?

A.: I’ve been talking with residents and visiting neighborhoods, asking voters their concerns, since March.

At the same time, I am the mother of a very active (and talented) high school sophomore, so I make time to see his events and volunteer in the community as much as possible.

Q.: What are the challenges facing East Marlborough Township?

A.: The primary challenge facing East Marlborough and most other townships is how to provide essential services efficiently while keeping taxes low. To do this requires leaders who are keenly sensitive to public needs and open to creative solutions.

Q.: What are some of the issues you would be looking forward to tackling if elected?

A.: As I have been out visiting residents, many of them have expressed concerns about smart growth in the township.

My background is particularly suited to address this.

Other issues include funding emergency services and sup-

porting the school district in maintaining excellence and keeping children safe. • In his response to questions e-mailed last week, Hicks wrote: Q.: How did you decide to run for the supervisor position?

A.: I believe there is an immediate concern in regard to development in the area that is going unattended by the majority of our current Board of Supervisors.

This proposed development will have a major impact not only on our area roads that already suffer disrepair, but on the infrastructure that would support it.

Q.: What skills would you bring to the table as a supervisor?

A.: I have been a resident of Chester County all of my life; living in East Marlborough for the last 50 years and before that in West Marlborough Township. My family is firmly rooted in the area, and has been for more than a century, predominantly in the farming/agricultural industry. I believe strongly in the concept of preservation and the necessity of making responsible decisions. I was instilled with a strong sense of community involvement, and subsequently have been an active volunteer firefighter for the Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company since 1970, where I currently serve as president.

Previously I was honored to represent East Marlborough Township as one of its Township Supervisors, a position I held for 12 years.

Through my tenure, I endeav-

ored to seek out the necessary knowledge and information which would enable responsible, informed and educated decisions. I made myself as familiar as possible with zoning, land development, and the Municipal Planning Code by taking advantage of continuing education courses in these fields. I currently hold a certificate as a Master Planner through an in-depth course for which I took sole responsibility in pursuing.

Also during this time, I was able to represent East Marlborough Township as a member of the Kennett Regional Planning Commission, and the Chester County Association of Township Officials, becoming president of the later organization in 2011.

I am well versed in codes regarding building, zoning, and municipal requirements.

I have been employed as a Municipal Building Codes Official and Zoning Officer for over 20 years, and previous to that I managed my own contractor business. I believe my experience has provided me with a well-rounded basis for understanding what and how possible development may impact our taxpayers.

Q.: What are the challenges facing East Marlborough Township?

A.: There are continued plans in place to develop Kennett Borough and adjoining municipalities, has anyone thought to ask how this will impact East Marlborough Township?

Where will the traffic go?

The obvious answer is through the adjoining devel-

opments, or to continue through our country roads.

These roads were not meant to carry the amount of traffic that will be generated from these developments combined with pending development in East Marlborough Township, which is looking at the addition of 100-plus homes located on Walnut Road, and possibly Schoolhouse Road.

Another matter is the Old Fire Hall in Unionville, which the township recently purchased.

Nothing has been done with this building, which could be a viable asset to the township if put to good use; instead it continues to deteriorate due to lack of attention while the taxpayers prepare to pay the bill. And remember the bike path? What happened to that, and what was the final cost to the taxpayers?

Q.: What are some of the issues you would be looking forward to tackling if elected?

A.: I am in favor of development, as long as it is responsible development.

Responsible in that all avenues of possible impact are discussed and reviewed ahead of time, to resolve issues at the onset of development. I believe that the developer should be made to be responsible for infrastructure repairs and upgrades rather than the taxpayers.

I believe I have the experience and the desire to see that East Marlborough Township maintains its position of a great community to live and work in, without being a detriment to the taxpayers. With your help I can make that happen.

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business model will or won’t be.”

Skalish did not discuss the financial terms of the new lease, which he said will be drafted and finalized when the new tenant turns the key on the re-opening of the store.

Mary O’Connor, the Landenberg Store’s previous tenant, had run the business with her husband, Tom, since January 2005. Over the course of the next decade, the business became the subject of intense, legal wrangling between O’Connor, the Landenberg Village, LLC, New Garden Township and other agencies.

The problems began even before O’Connor turned the key to the store for the first time. Three days before she was to open the store, O’Connor received a site visit from the Chester County Board of Health. A pre-operating inspection revealed that the septic system was overflowing and had to be pumped immediately, and on Jan. 6, 2,000 gallons of raw sewage were removed.

The septic system is located directly behind the Landenberg Store and is shared by the store and the occupants of the hotel.

By 2011, the sewage violations at Landenberg Village reached as high as the Chester County Health Department, who threatened to close the store. On April 19, 2011, Landenberg Village, LLC received a letter from the Chester County Health Department stating that a sewage enforcement officer from the department conducted an inspection of the property, and found “what appears to be raw or partially treated sewage effluent being discharged onto the surface of the ground. “This condition represents a serious health hazard,” the letter read, and was in violation of five subsections of the Health Department’s rules and regulations. Landenberg Village, LLC received a similar letter from the Health Department on Aug. 26, 2011.

O’Connor argued that a longterm sewage system that tied the current system into a stream discharge system to a nearby sewage treatment plant located across Penn Green Road from the store and hotel would be a more viable and healthier option. Rather, the choice of sewage removal chosen

by Landenberg Village, LLC was been a pump-and-haul system.

On Oct. 5, 2011, a sanitation establishment inspection form provided for the store by the Chester County Health Department observed nine sewage overflows on the Landenberg Village property. The letter cited Chapter 46 of the Pa. Food Code Subsection 46.83, which states that sewage shall be disposed through an approved facility - an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained and operated according to section 7 of the Pa. Sewage Facilities Act. In a letter from the Chester County Health Department dated Oct. 7, 2011, Landenberg Village, LLC was cited for violating Chapter 500, Subsection 502.3.1.2 of County Code, which states that “no individual sewage disposal system, community sewage system, privy, cesspool, urinal, or other receptacle for sewage shall be constructed, maintained, or used which directly or indirectly drains or discharges over or upon the surface of the ground or into the Waters of the Commonwealth.”

In a Nov. 2, 2011 letter to Landenberg Village, LLC from township Zoning Hearing Board member Winifred Moran Sebastian, the business was asked to have their sewage system fully compliant “with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and policies of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Chester County Health Department and New Garden Township,” in addition to being given 90 days to modify its sewer/septic system, internal and external plumbing; and 90 days

to install a grease interceptor in the Landenberg Store.

For the past several years, O’Connor expressed her displeasure to New Garden Township for granting Landenberg Village, LLC several extensions in order to meet these compliances, and particularly after the New Garden Board of Supervisors granted Landenberg Village, LLC the right to use a pump-and-haul sewage disposal system. The supervisors gave approval to restate an existing ordinance to establish regulations for retaining tanks for sewage in the township. Ordinance No.199, passed by a 5-0 vote, authorizes that the township, the Chester County Health Department or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permit the use of holding tanks within the township as “necessary to abate a nuisance or public health hazard,” and is applied to any institutional, residential or commercial establishment, providing that the daily flow of sewage does not exceed 800 gallons.

Under the guidelines of the amended ordinance, Landenberg Village, LLC is permitted to use the pump-and-haul form of sewage extraction, indefinitely.

Skalish said that he does not believe that the pump-andhaul system in place near the Landenberg Store will serve as a deterrent to someone interested in taking over the store, and said the he has no plans to modify the septic system or its current form of septic removal.

“It’s operating efficiently, serving its purpose and doing well,” he said. “It’s also approved by the Chester County health Department.”

Although Skalish chose not to comment on the specifics of his legal issues with O’Connor, he said that he was looking forward to having a new tenant in the store.

He gave no timeline for when that transfer will happen.

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

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Local News TAX REFUND IDENTITY THEFTS Regional police departments have reported at least nine cases of identity theft in which residents discovered that their Social Security numbers have been used to file fraudulent tax returns. The thief then pockets the refund check. The scams, which are clustered around the April 14 tax deadline, affected residents of West Chester, Landenberg, Oxford, Chadds Ford and Kennett Square. Police have announced that several cases have been resolved with the IRS and the investigations are closed because of “lack of solvability.”

ASSAULT OVER $20 Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Rebecca Eleanor Phou, 23, of Nottingham, on April 20 after she stabbed a 32-year-old Nottingham woman in the right leg after an argument over $20. She was charged with aggravated assault.

TRUCK STOLEN A 1995 Ford Super Club Wagon was stolen from Needham Mushroom Farms in London Grove Township between April 11 and 13, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. The vehicle is part of the business fleet and has a small no. 17 sticker below the driver’s side mirror. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022.

RUNAWAYS FOUND A 15-year-old girl from Lincoln University and a

12-year-old girl from Oxford were reported missing after they ran away from a youth group meeting on March 26 on Saginaw Road in New London Township. They were found on March 28 in New Jersey and returned to their homes, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

THEFT FROM CAR Someone broke into a car parked at the Shoppes at Longwood Village in East Marlborough Township on April 8 at 9 p.m. and stole approximately $6,100 worth of items, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022.

WINDSHIELDS SMASHED Four truck windshields were broken by vandals overnight on April 19 while they were parked at McGeary Grain, Inc., at 66 Baltimore Pike in Avondale, according to Pennsylvnia State Police Avondale.

THEFTS AT YARD SALE Pennsylvania State Police Avondale reported that two Coatesville women, ages 21 and 41, had their wallets and purses stolen while they were bartering with vendors at a yard sale on April 25 at 702 Baltimore Pike in Pennsbury Township. The thieves fled.

DUI Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Andrew Joseph Nunes, 29, of Silverside, Del., for DUI after a traffic stop

at London Tract Road and Good Hope Road on March 27. He was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance.

Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Falyn Michelle Rasmussen, of Wilmington, Del., for DUI after a traffic stop on Route 1 at Pennsbury Way on April 24 at 3:09 a.m.

Dean Gary Bivens, 38, of West Grove, was arrested for DUI

by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale on April 14 on Route 1 at Newark Road.

William Watson III, 40, of Landenberg, was arrested for DUI and possession of marijuana and paraphernalia by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale on April 12 at 901 E. Baltimore Pike.

Pennsylvania State Police Avondale stopped a car being driven by Leticia Perez Rodriguez, 49, of West Grove, for a traffic offense on April 7 and found that she was DUI and that her 10-month-old child was not buckled in his seat.

Robert Steven Mejia, Jr., 23, of West Grove, was stopped

by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale for a traffic offense on April 16 and was found to be DUI. Gregory Scott Doss, 34, of West Grove, was stopped by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale for a traffic offense on April 22 and was found to be under the influence of a narcotic.

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Local News Event organized by OASD encourages families to pursue health and wellness

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The first Health & Wellness Fair organized by the Oxford Area School District took place in the cafeteria and gymnasium of Penn’s Grove Middle School on Saturday, April 25.

Chrissy Shelly, who works with the ARC of Chester County, was informing parents about the organization’s efforts at educational advocacy. ARC of Chester County advocates and educates on behalf of individuals with disabilities.

“Parents with children who have disabilities have a lot on their plates already,” Shelley said. “We have all kinds of services to help them.”

Keri Brooks, a student assistance program liaison with the COAD Group, was distributing materials about that organization’s work in the area of drug and alcohol prevention. COAD

Photo by Steven Hoffman

Chrissy Shelley of Arc of Chester County with youngsters at the Health and Wellness Fair.

Group works in every middle school and high school in the county.

Oxford Area School District assistant superintendent Dr. Margaret Billings-Jones said that a district-wide wellness committee, which includes administrators, teachers, and community members, developed the concept for the Health and

Wellness Fair. Once the planning was underway, numerous groups in the school district worked to find a way to play a role in the event. The district’s food services department, for example, talked to youngsters about the importance of healthy snacking.

“Our students are here volunteering, too,” Billings-Jones said.

Eden Cornette, a senior at Oxford Area High School, has been learning about how to care for pre-schoolers since she took Childcare I class as a freshman. In her sophomore year, students had the opportunity to work with preschoolers, preparing lesson plans for the things that they would teach the youngsters each day.

Cornette said that the Health and Wellness Fair was an excellent opportunity to use what she’d learned and work with youngsters on art projects.

“I think it’s great,” she said.

“The kids are having a lot of fun.”

The organizers of the Health and Wellness Fair reached out to as many organizations in the community as it could leading up to the event. Billings-Jones said that 21 vendors presented demonstrations or offered information about health-related topics during the fair.

Free demonstration classes

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Photo by Steven Hoffman

Oxford Area High School senior Eden Cornette helps two youngsters, Hope and Noah, with one of the art activities.

Elshaddai and Adonai enjoyed the children’s activities at the first Health and Wellness Fair.

took place throughout the day, including a self-defense class and a dance class. Children also enjoyed face-painting, free balloon sculptures, arts and crafts activities and more. Oxford Robotics Ltd. offered interactive STEM robotics games through-

out the day. The Oxford Union Fire Company No. 1 ambulance personnel answered first-aid and safety questions. The Oxford Parent Teacher Organization sponsored several games during the fair, and also gave away two bicycles.

A garden grows in Oxford

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer An effort is underway to start a community garden in Oxford.

Levi Villagomez, Jr. started growing tomatoes and other vegetables in his personal indoor garden in January, and thought it would be a good idea if there was a community garden for Oxford residents.

“Everybody needs food,” he explained.

He took the idea of starting a community garden to Oxford Borough Manager Betsy Brantner, who supported the idea. She was even able to come up with a good location: a piece of property at the corner of 8th and Broad that is owned by the borough. The property gets a lot of water, so potential uses are limited, but would be suitable for raised garden beds.

Brantner talked about why she likes the idea of the community garden.

“I think it would take an area that is an eyesore and turn it into a beautiful spot,” said Brantner. “It would be both a community garden and a memorial garden, where those that have lost loved ones could plant a tree or other vegetation in honor of a loved one.

“The community garden would be a wonderful way for borough residents that do not have property to plant gardens and enjoy the outdoors, or it might enable financially challenged residents an opportunity to grow some of their own food.”

Villagomez is in the process of working out the details to get the garden started. He is looking for anyone who would like to plant crops in the community garden, as well as anyone who could help get the project underway, including those who can donate supplies. He can be contacted at Lvillagomez@ fultonbank.com.

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

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The facts of history In the weight of what determines our major decisions, the assimilation of facts are often the easiest to interpret. Because they are unclouded by judgment, they are often assessed well before that of our emotions, our motivations, and the implications of past history. Therefore, we choose to begin with them: Fact One: While operating a police vehicle on Oct. 4, 2011 on Creek Road in Kennett Township, Kennett Township Police Chief Albert McCarthy collided with a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee that held Hockessin residents Paula A. Sharpe and George A. Pigford. The resulting crash led to Sharpe receiving serious personal injuries, which included acute post-traumatic lumbar spine sprain, as well as other medical problems. Citing negligence and carelessness on the part of McCarthy, Sharpe and Pigford then filed a personal injury lawsuit against the township in Sept. 2013, and were later awarded a substantial sum of money following the settlement of the lawsuit.

As a result, McCarthy was temporarily placed on administrative leave from his position, and was confined to desk duties.

He later publicly explained the course of his accident, including his admission that he had suffered a brief blackout due to a medical condition, caused by an absence seizure, which is categorized by brief epileptic seizures that occur suddenly and impair consciousness.

Fact Two: On April 16, 2014, the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to award McCarthy with a contract extension, a contract still in effect that pays him a little more than $90,000 a year. McCarthy is entitled to health, medical an dental benefits through the township’s group health and dental plan; as well as receive three weeks’ vacation, long-term disability; access to two police vehicles; and be the recipient of a $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the township.

Fact Three: On April 13, 2015, McCarthy, while on patrol, accidentally rammed his 2015 Ford Taurus police vehicle into the rear of a 2006 Honda Accord driven by Michael S. Hammon, 51, of Kennett Square at approximately 12 noon on Hillendale Road. At the scene of the accident, McCarthy told State Trooper Erick Baker of the State Police that the accident was caused by a temporary blackout – a brief seizure – that McCarthy attributed to a previous brain injury. Hammon sustained a minor injury but did not require EMS transportation.

McCarthy was uninjured in the accident, and a family member picked him up from the scene.

At a recent meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors, the board voted 3-0 in favor of placing McCarthy on administrative leave from his duties, and appointed township police officer Lydell Nolt as its acting interim police chief.

Over the past several years, this newspaper has taken Chief McCarthy to task for the indiscretions described above as well as many others he has been involved in, most notably a 2001 incident when he accidentally left his loaded gun in a bathroom at Mary D. Lang Elementary School. This time is different.

This time, we ask that you direct your attention back to Fact Two. Given McCarthy’s 2011 accident, we again question the factors that contributed to the supervisors awarding McCarthy his current contract, which he continues to draw during his administrative leave from his duties.

The Board of Supervisors’ decision on the evening of April 16, 2014 has now come back to haunt the township in more ways that it can imagine. Complete damage to McCarthy’s police vehicle is estimated to be more than $10,000. It has been reported that the expense of paying an acting police chief and the salaries of part-tie officers during McCarthy’s leave has forced the township to dig into its general fund.

The next meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors is May 20, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the township building. We encourage the supervisors to explain the reasons why, less than three years removed from Chief McCarthy’s first accident – they voted to authorize a new contract for him.

More importantly, we encourage the residents to demand that their supervisors explain the future course of the township’s police department, which includes the role McCarthy will play after his administrative leave expires.

In their decision to grant a new contract to Police Chief Albert McCarthy in 2014, there was just one small thing that the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors failed to take into account: That if we do not understand our history, we are bound to repeat it.

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Opinion Letters to the Editor Decline in fire Seavey garners volunteers called a support from local crisis in Pennsylvania elected officials

Letter to the Editor:

A member of the Pennsylvania Senate was quoted last week as saying the decline of brave, volunteer firefighters has reached a crisis point across Pennsylvania.

This sad state is endangering the welfare of all residents across the Commonwealth.

A newspaper article quoted Senator Kim Ward as saying it is well past the time for lawmakers to address this issue. I know some of our local legislators feel the same way.

I was heartened on April 18 at our annual banquet by the awarding of long service awards to members of Longwood Fire Company. Longwood Fire Company president Brad Bowman was awarded a plaque for 40 years of service. He was also presented with the honorary title Chief Emeritus, a designation richly deserved.

Jim Rimmer has been active with our company for 25 years, Dennis Mellinger marked 20 years of service and Tim Moore 15 years. Also, Mike Syska and Paul Dawson were honored for 10 years of service and Mickey Shone and Dave Thomson for five years.

Longwood is blessed with a number of dedicated volunteers who spend hours, time that they

give up from being with their families. They have trained, kept equipment in working order, staff the station and aid citizens in time of emergencies.

We could use more citizen volunteers that have the spirit of Ben Franklin, the founder of volunteer fire departments. None of us can take for granted that fire companies and EMS personnel will automatically respond to our needs. In 1976, according to statistics supplied by state government, Pennsylvania had about 300,000 volunteers but that number has declined to about 50,000 today. This truly is a crisis.

In 2014 citizens called upon Longwood Fire Company 3,030 times, an average of more than eight responses a day, to answer distress calls.

There were 619 fire and 2,411 EMS calls.

Besides dedicated volunteers, fire companies such as Longwood need a dedicated funding stream from local and state governments. The cost of keeping the trucks on the road, training, insurance and the other expenses is staggering.

We all must work together to end this crisis.

Fire Chief A. J. McCarthy Longwood Fire Company

Our community is stronger because of Judge Matthew Seavey Letter to the Editor: Mr. Mooney’s recent Letter to the Editor is offensive to myself and to many of my constituents, but that is what you are forced to do when you try to unseat a sitting judge like Matthew Seavey.

Seavey works hard every day for his community, and is very well-respected. I challenge Mr. Mooney to clarify his accusations, to be specific, or to stop playing his game of dirty politics.

Seavey has operated his office with integrity and honor.

He has one of the biggest caseloads in the county, has married

over 400 couples, and spends a ton of his time helping the youth in our community. He visits the schools every week and even visits with parents of these at-risk children to show his support for their families.

He somehow even finds time to volunteer his personal time at The Garage youth center in West Grove. Our community is is stronger because of Matt Seavey. I encourage all my friends and voters to get out to the polls on May 19 and help reelect Seavey for district judge.

Brian Kirby Republican committee man London Grove

Morley would make a good district judge Letter to the Editor: I was so pleased to hear that Nicole Morley is seeking election for Magisterial District Judge.

I can think of few other individuals more qualified than Nicole for this position. I had the great pleasure of working with Nicole at the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. She is an extremely competent and knowledgeable attorney who showed great compassion and integrity

in her work. She has utilized those admirable qualities in her professional and civic activities.

Nicole is a dedicated, hard-working leader whose credentials, professional experience, and solid judgment make her an excellent candidate for magisterial district judge. I hope members of the community will show their support on May 19 and vote for Nicole Morley for magisterial district judge.

Elizabeth Pitts, Esq.

Morley is best candidate for job Letter to the Editor: I am excited to support Nicole Morley in her campaign for Magisterial District Judge. I have worked closely with Nicole on the Avon Grove Wildcats Girls Lacrosse Board of Directors.

She is dedicated to our community and committed to any

task presented to her. With her impressive background and unmatched experience as a prosecutor and attorney, she is the best candidate for the job. Please join me on May 19 and vote for Nicole Morley as Magisterial Judge.

Kelly Balcavage Avon Grove Wildcats Girls Lacrosse board member

Letter to the Editor: District Judge Matthew Seavey has been a model public servant over the last five years on the job. He runs an efficient full-time office, supports our law enforcement, and dedicates many hours of his personal time coaching and counseling our community’s at-risk youth.

Judge Seavey’s record in office speaks for itself, but it is his work outside the office that is most impressive to us.

As public officials ourselves, we see firsthand the impact Judge Seavey has had with some of our at-risk children.

Seavey is in our schools every week, following up with these kids, making certain they know he is keeping an eye on them. He offers them encour-

agement and guidance, and even stops in at their homes to check in with their parents.

Judge Seavey is a positive influence on our youth, and our community is stronger because of his actions. Seavey is a Republican endorsed by the FOP Lodge #11, and also by a solid majority of our area’s public officials. Please join us in supporting our community Judge in the Primary on May 19.

Curtis A. Mason, Victor Mantegna, Thomas Barlow W. Kenneth Bryson, Jr. W. A. Finnan David Connors Richard Scott-Harper Dottie Howell Michael Ledyard Steve Allaband David Owens

Morley: Why I am running to become district judge Letter to Editor: Since January, I have been out meeting with voters in hopes of earning their vote for Magisterial District Judge of District 15-4-04 on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, May 19.

The Magisterial District Judge 15-4-04 serves West Grove and Avondale Boroughs, London Grove, Franklin, London Britain, New Garden, and West Marlborough Townships.

Magisterial District Courts hear preliminary hearings on criminal and misdemeanor matters, arraign and set bail on those accused of crimes, and review and approve search warrants. The Magisterial District Judge also hears civil cases under $12,000, including landlord and tenant matters and truancy cases.

I am the only attorney running for this office. I worked as a prosecutor with the State’s Attorney’s Office in Cook County, Chicago for eight years, putting murderers, drug dealers and other violent criminals behind bars.

After moving back home, I served as an Assistant District Attorney in Chester County for two years and went on to manage a small law practice during the past nine years helping seniors and families by appealing their tax assessments

and significantly reducing their property tax burden. If elected, I will close my private practice and serve as a full-time District Judge. A wife and mother of four children, I am deeply invested in the families and children in our community.

I am the founder and coach of the Avon Grove Wildcats field hockey program and the director and coach of the Avon Grove Wildcats girls’ lacrosse program. Additionally, I organized the Local Youth Task Force which is actively engaged with the Avon Grove School Board and school district officials. I also serve Franklin Township as the elected township auditor where I am charged with auditing the financial records of the municipal government.

It is significant to note that my opponent and I will appear on both the Republican and Democratic ballots.

Qualifications, credentials, honesty, integrity, and the ability to be fair and impartial were closely examined, and I emerged as the only partyendorsed candidate by an overwhelming majority. I enjoy the support of both Democratic and Republican voters. I hope your readers will consider voting for me on Tuesday, May 19.

Nicole Morley Candidate for Magisterial District Judge, 15-4-04

Support Morley in district judge race Letter to Editor: Six years ago, I supported Matthew Seavey for district judge, however I am now supporting Nicole Morley in the May 19 Primary Election. We need to bring integrity and trust back to District Court 15-4-04, and I know Nicole Morley is the right person for that job.

While getting to know Nicole, I discovered her dedication to her family and our community.

Nicole brings with her 19 years of experience as an attorney.

She is the only endorsed party candidate, so others recognize that it is time for a change. I have 17 years serving in law enforcement, and Nicole has the knowledge, drive and passion

for the law that I believe will benefit our community. Most people don’t know much about District Court, but if you ever find yourself in Magisterial District Court 15-4-04, Nicole Morley is the only person to carry out the law objectively and fairly.

Constable George Morrissiey

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Obituaries CHELSIE M. DODSON Chelsie M. Dodson, daughter of the late Ottis and Emmogene Dodson, was born in West Grove in 1947 and passed away on April 23 at Lancaster General Hospital, at the age of 67.

Chelsie was known as “Check” or “Checkie” by many. She was employed for many years at ATACs Corporation in Oxford as a team leader and head of soldering. She also worked at W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., in Newark, Del., as an assembler, where she retired in 1999. In addition to fishing and going to local mud sales, Chelsie was happiest spending time with her family and enjoying her grandchildren.

Chelsie was the wife of Donald G. Jones, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Belinda L. Thompson (George), Donna G. Wood (Mike), and W. Jeff Jones (Tia); six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Kathy G. Reisler of Newark, Del.; two brothers, Ottis Dodson, Jr. of Peach Bottom, and Larry Dodson of Calvert, Md.; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

Funeral services were held April 28. Interment was in Fremont Cemetery in Nottingham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Little Britain Park in East Drumore Township, Pa.

DAVID M. CSERNICA David M. Csernica, 79, of Kennett Square, passed away on April 28 at the Harrison House Senior Living facility after a long illness with Parkinson’s disease.

He was predeceased by his wife, Stefanie Zienkiewicz Csernica, who died in 2012, and with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in 1935 in Bayonne, N.J., to Joseph and Anna Csernica, he graduated from Bayonne High School and St. Peters College in Jersey City.

He worked his entire career at DuPont for 33 years, and retired at the age of 55. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in

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Kennett Square. David was an avid New York Giants and Mets fan, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend.

He is survived by six children, Jacky, wife of Terry Cooley of Dallas, Texas, David Csernica and his wife Jolie of Havertown, Pa., Lisa, wife of Michael Rotella of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; Micky Csernica and his wife Gillian of Kennett Square, Joey, wife of Tim Sipes of Downingtown, and Tommy Csernica of Kennett Square.

He is also survived by two brothers, Joseph and Theodore; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Justine Paster.

A funeral was held May 4. Burial was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

In memory of David, a contribution may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018, or or www.parkinson.org. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

CAROLINE M. HEIMBERGER Caroline M. Heimberger, of Kennett Square, passed away on April 27 at the age of 88.

She was the wife of George J. Heimberger, who passed away in 2012, and with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. She was born in Richfield, Pa., in 1926 to Jerome Graybill and Naomi (Elsasser). She graduated from Susquehanna University in 1948 with a major in science and mathematics, and started her teaching career in the Mifflintown public school. She served in the Special Services of the U.S. Army in Okinawa, where she established a library for the occupation troops. Later, while serving in the library at Ft. Meade, she met her husband, 1st Lt. George J. Heimberger. They were married in the chapel at Ft. Meade in 1952. In the 1960s, the Heimbergers moved to Lehighton, Pa., where Caroline worked in the Lehighton area public schools and earned a masters degree in guidance and counseling at Lehigh University.

When her husband transferred to Wilmington, Del., she worked in the guidance department at Unionville High School for 24 years.

While at UHS, she introduced programs in career education and work experience. A member of St. Michael Lutheran Church since 1966, she served on the landscaping and gardening committees.

She enjoyed family, travel, and gardening. In retirement, she took the Master Gardener program offered by the Chester County Extension Service and volunteered on projects, including the Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square. Her love and enjoyment of other people always included a tour of her garden and a few plants to take home.

She is survived by two sons, Keith Allen and James Edward; her daughter-in-law Robin Joy; five grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

Her viewing will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on May 11 at the Kuzo and Grieco Funeral Home (250 W. State St., Kennett Square). Her

memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Lutheran Church (109 E. Doe Run Rd., Unionville). Burial will be at 11 a.m. on May 12 at the Richfield Community Cemetery in Richfield, Pa. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

CHARLES L. MALIN Charles L. Malin, 73, of Kennett Square, passed away peacefully on April 27 at the Pocopson Home.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Hazel Malin Pugh. He was a lifelong resident of Kennett Square, and he attended Kennett High School. He was a machine operator at the NVF Company, where he worked alongside his mother and cousin Greta, retiring after 27 years of service.

He is survived by his cousin, Greta L. Jewett, who shared his life for 73 years. He is also survived by his cousins, Ronald Eichelberger of Honolulu, Hi., and Roy (Sam) Thompson and J. Douglas (Doug) Thompson, both of Wilmington, Del. He was predeceased by his sister, Janet L. Malin, in 2000. His graveside service will be at 1 p.m. on May 1 at the New Garden Friends Cemetery, Newark Road, New Garden Township. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

MARTHA R. WILSON Martha R. Wilson, 92, of West Grove, passed away on April 24 at her residence.

She was the wife of Robert T. Wilson, Sr., who passed away in 2005, and with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Roy S. and Ruth Jackson Mayo. She was a homemaker, but most importantly, she was a mother. She was an avid reader and she enjoyed poetry, enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking, baking, bird watching, doing crafts and especially enjoyed holiday gatherings and Sunday dinners with her family. Her family was her life. She always made people feel welcome in her home and she never met a stranger.

She is survived by three sons, Robert T. Wilson, Jr., and his wife Edith of West Grove, Timothy A. Wilson and his wife Gwen of West Grove, and George R. Wilson and his wife Teresa of West Grove; two daughters, Ruth R. Mallard of West Grove, and Helen W. Bautista of West Grove; three brothers, Roy Mayo of Newark, Del., Leon Mayo of Illinois and Donald Mayo of West Grove; one sister, Lillian Crampton of Avondale; 13 grandchildren; and many greatgrandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son, James K. Wilson.

A memorial service was held May 1. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

ALLEN CLYDE MAINS, SR. Allen Clyde Mains, Sr., 94, of Toughkenamon, passed away on April 27 at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove.

He was the husband of the late Marie Ward Mains. Born in Shouns, Tenn., he was the son of the late Brownlow and Zilda Tester Mains.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He was a retired carpenter. Clyde was a member of the Wm. W. Fahey Post 491 American Legion, Kennett Square. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, watching Eagles football games and NASCAR. He is survived by one son, Allen C. Mains, Jr. (Evelyn) of Landenberg; one daughter, Sherry Potter (Donald) of Lincoln University; two grandchildren, Donald Potter, Jr. (Jeannie), and Tina Pairo (Larry); and four great-grandchildren, Timmy, Shelby, Alexis, and Donny. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Mains and Charles Mains.

Funeral services were held May 2. Interment with full military honors was in Homeville Cemetery in Cochranville. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Wm. W. Fahey Post 491 American Legion, 208 E. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348.

Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome. com.

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Local News Healthy Kids Day attracts large crowd in Oxford

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Jennersville YMCA marked Healthy Kids Day with a community-wide event in downtown Oxford on April 25.

“This is always a fun event,” said Teresa Rougeaux, the director of marketing for Jennersville Regional Hospital, who was there to teach youngsters about heart health on the hospital’s behalf.

As in previous years, the event, which is part of a national YMCA initiative, attracted a large crowd with dozens of free activities that would inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies in shape by staying healthy and active.

There were games, healthy snacks, arts and crafts, and dance and fitness demonstrations. One of the goals of Healthy Kids Day

is to encourage children to maintain healthy habits throughout the year, including summer, when children gain weight twice as fast as during the school year.

Donna Hosler, the executive director of Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., said that she was pleased with the 2015 event.

“In spite of the unseasonably cool temperatures, Healthy Kids Day 2015 was a huge success,” she said. “We had demonstrations, free food, games and even a fire truck for the kids to sit in.”

Hosler said that it took a good team effort to stage the event for the community.

“Thank you to the staff from the Jennersville YMCA who did a great job coordinating the event,” said Hosler, adding that she also wanted to thank the Oxford Police Department, the

Photo by Steven Hoffman

Healthy Kids Day offered many family-friendly activities for families like Andrew and Becky Atkinson and their children, Luke and Anna.

Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. staff and volunteers, and Oxford businesses for their cooperation and hard work.

“These events would not be possible without the dozens of

people who work behind the scenes to make them happen,” said Hosler.

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

Photo by Steven Hoffman

Levi Villagomez, Jr. with Valdamier and Amauri at the 2015 Healthy Kids Day in Oxford.

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Teresa Rougeaux, the director of marketing for Jennersville Regional Hospital, teaches children about heart health.

The family-friendly activities at Healthy Kids Day attracted many to downtown Oxford.

Ramon Sanchez tosses a football, one of the many hands-on activities that youngsters enjoyed at Healthy Kids Day.

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Cinco de Mayo in Kennett Square draws thousands

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer From Broad Street on one end to well past Meredith Street on the other, State Street in Kennett Square was alive this past Sunday with colors, music and food as a crowd of more than 5,000 flocked to the 15th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration.

The original reason for the celebration of Cinco de Mayo – commemorating the Mexican army’s victory over the French army at the 1862 Battle of Puebla – may have been lost on a few of the thousands in attendance, but all was quickly forgiven.

In a town that has become known throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond for

its celebrations, Sunday’s event was a mile-long love letter to Mexican culture.

For more than six hours, friends, families and foodies strolled up and down the street, stopping at the displays by more than 80 vendors, enjoying the joyous sounds of the Mariachi Flores band, dancing to the music played by disc jockeys, or digging into sizzling and sea-

soned beef and chicken, tantalizing tacos and fruity drinks served in hollowed-out pineapples.

The event was sponsored by Casa Guanajuato of Kennett Square and Univision 65, the largest Spanish-speaking television station in the United States.

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

Photos by Richard L. Gaw

The 15th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival in Kennett Square on May 3 drew thousands throughout the day.

The Mariachi Flores band entertained along the parade route.

Several area restaurants participated in the event.

Artisans showcased booth after booth of handcrafted items.

Students from Westtown School in West Chester enjoyed some of the many food and drink offerings at the festival.

William Bernal of Newark gets a lift from his older brother, Anthony.

These balloons were just a small part of the colorful pageantry that celebrated the rich cultures of Mexico.

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Sports Dedication, drive carry Estes to St. Joseph’s University Oxford Area High School cross country runner Elaine Estes only took up the sport as a sophomore, but through hard work she became a state qualifier

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Some high school seniors who are destined to compete in collegiate athletics have spent more than half their young lives playing the particular sport that they excel in.

Oxford Area High School senior Elaine Estes, by contrast, worked hard enough at becoming a skilled cross-country runner that she started attracting the attention of colleges in less than two years.

She started running in the summer before her sophomore year, and this time next year she will be competing in cross country for St. Joseph’s University.

“As an athlete, Elaine drove herself to be the best,” said Duffy Sample, her coach. “I had the opportunity to watch Elaine begin her career as an average runner and, by her senior year, develop into a state qualifier. [She is] never satisfied with her times.

Elaine became a student of cross country. She bought books about the sport, asked for workouts that extended her training, and disciplined herself to come to school at 6 a.m. for an extra workout. I never had an athlete with as much dedication and drive as Elaine.”

“Mr. Sample calls me the bulldog,” Estes explained with a laugh.

As a youngster, Estes tried various sports—softball, soccer, basketball—but gravitated toward individual sports. She was

a dancer for a long time. Several of her friends ran cross country for Oxford, so she decided to give it a try. She would run a 5K course in about 28 minutes in the beginning, hardly an indication that she would soon be a state qualifier.

“Nothing too great happened that first year,” Estes explained.

She made good progress during her junior year, consistently improving her times, but her season ended early when she suffered a contusion on the outside of her foot just a week before districts. She spent the next six weeks with her foot in a boot, but quickly rebounded from the injury.

“I worked really hard in the summer, practicing six days a week,” she explained.

The Oxford cross country team enjoyed good success during Estes’ time with the team. During the Steel City Invitational, for example, Oxford took the top spot with Estes finishing in second place.

Oxford also won the Maryland Track and Trail event, with Estes delivering a top-ten performance.

She said that the team is helped by a challenging home course that prepares the squad for some of the other difficult courses.

“Our course is one of the more hilly ones,” Estes explained.

“And we do hill workouts pretty frequently.”

By the time her senior season rolled around, Estes was turning

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Oxford Area High School cross country runner Elaine Estes is heading to St. Joseph’s University after an excellent scholastic career. She is pictured with her parents, William Estes and Tara Mather, high school principal Christopher Dormer, cross country coach Duffy Sample, and athletic director Michael Price.

in better times against stronger competition. She routinely finished her competitions in under 20 minutes. In one event, she won by one-one-hundredth of a second over Jamie Zamrin of Cocalico High School. The stronger competition helped push Estes.

At the Carlisle Puma Challenge, she placed 13th against much stronger statewide competition.

“You had more people around you, people pushing you from all sides,” Estes explained. “I definitely wouldn’t have finished with that time if I wasn’t pushed.”

She set her personal best record at the district race at Lehigh University, turning in a

time of 19:05, which allowed her to qualify for states. It was a remarkable feat considering that she didn’t even run cross country three years ago. She was named the MVP of the Oxford girls’ cross country squad and was selected to the First Team All-Ches-Mont League squad for her senior season.

Estes’ applies the same work ethic to the classroom. She has a weighted grade-point average of 4.42. She has been a member of FBLA and has qualified for state competitions for all four years. She is also a member of the Spanish Honor Society and chorus.

“As a student, I believe Elaine’s classes and grades speak for themselves,” Sample said. “She is a hard worker who is driven to do better than her best. Elaine has excelled in the classroom throughout her high school career and has the desire to continue along those lines in college.”

Estes said that Elizabethtown College, Millersville University, and St. Joseph’s University were all under consideration as possible destinations. She liked all three, but ultimately decided that she wanted to compete at the Division I level. Her visit to St. Joseph’s was canceled four times because of the weather, but when she finally made the visit she felt right at home with the coach and the other girls on the team. She is looking forward to the challenge.

Before she goes to St. Joseph’s, however, Estes is going to be reporting for Basic Training for the National Guard. She enlisted as a junior, and already has a year of experience. She will be a Financial Management Specialist in Fort Indiantown Gap, and will then start at St. Joseph’s University in the spring of 2016.

Estes wants to major in education and become a Spanish teacher or ESL teacher. She definitely wants to coach track or cross country, in part because of the excellent coaching that she has received. She said that Sample has been an inspiration for her.

“He does a lot for us,” she

explained. “He always tells us that we can do anything that we set our minds to.”

Despite the fact that Estes is a top athlete and an exemplary student, her work in sports and in the classroom might be overshadowed by her willingness to put the needs of others before her own needs.

Sample explained, “I feel Elaine’s most important attribute is her heart for others. She is a very caring young lady who always is looking to help those others have ignored. I witnessed, on more than one occasion, Elaine’s desire to make sure certain individuals were included in group, community, and individual activities that they would most likely have been excluded from if Elaine was not proactive. She definitely has a heart for the less fortunate, an attribute most high school students today do not have.”

Oxford Area High School athletic director Michael Price agreed with Sample’s assessment.

“Elaine has been a model student-athlete for the students of Oxford Area High School,” Price said. “She has been a contributing member in the community, and she’s involved in so many groups and organizations. I am very happy for her and proud of her.

She deserves everything because she really does work so hard.”

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

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Sports Seventh-inning rally lifts Oxford to 4-3 win over Unionville

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Andrew Culp lined a sharp single to right field to drive in the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning as Oxford completed the comeback to defeat Unionville, 4-3, on May 1.

It was Oxford’s fourth win in five games, and coach Andy Wendle said that the team is gaining confidence and continuing to improve as the season moves toward its conclusion.

“They are playing real well right now,” Wendle said. “The kids are playing like they expect to win.”

Oxford had to overcome two deficits against Unionville. The Indians claimed the early lead in the first inning when Drew Jarmuz reached base after dropping a perfectly placed bunt with two outs. Alex Pechin stepped to the plate against Oxford hurler Nolan Benke. Jarmuz moved into scoring position by stealing second base, and Pechin delivered the two-out single to score the

run.

Unionville pitcher Ryan Barrett seemed determined to make the 1-0 lead stand up. He surrendered just two hits over the first three innings.

The Indians added to their lead in the top of the third. A.J. Narcise was hit by a pitch to start the inning, followed by a walk to Eric Takoushian. With no outs, Tyler Rafetto came to the plate.

The runners advanced to second and third on a wild pitch. Rafetto hit the ball sharply, but Eddie Settine caught the liner for the first out.

Jarmuz, a very good hitter with runners in scoring position, drove a Benke fastball to right field for a sacrifice fly that plated the second run. Pechin drew a walk, but then Benke fanned Barrett to end the threat.

Barrett doggedly protected that 2-0 lead, relying on a good defense to make the plays behind him. Oxford couldn’t string together back-to-back hits, and it remained a 2-0 game until the bottom of the sixth. That’s when

Photo by Steven Hoffman

Oxford righthander Nolan Benke held Unionville to three runs over seven innings to allow the Hornets to stage a late-game rally for the win.

the Hornets’ bats suddenly came to life. Hunter Hall belted a oneout double to left. Culp followed with a double to left-center that scored Oxford’s first run. Dan Green singled sharply to right, putting runners at the corners.

Settine hit a grounder to short and Unionville got the force at second, leaving runners on first and third with two outs. Settine attempted to steal second the first chance that he got, allowing Culp to break for home. Both runners were safe, tying the score at 2-2 as the game moved to the seventh inning.

To Unionville’s credit, they took the lead right back. Tyler Marmo laid down a bunt that was perfectly placed between the pitcher’s mound and third base.

Benke made a nice play to get the ball, but he had to hurry his throw and it sailed wide of first. Marmo advanced to second.

Benke struck out the next hitter for the first out. But then Takoushian, who always seems to be on base, singled to put runners at the corners. With Rafetto at bat, Takoushian took second base with a steal. The Indians showed a lot of confidence in Rafetto by calling for a squeeze bunt. Rafetto got the job done, bunting the ball back toward Benke. The Oxford pitcher didn’t have enough time to field the bunt before Marmo slid safely into home. The Indians had a 3-2 lead, and they had perhaps their two most dangerous hitters, Jarmuz and Pechin, coming to the plate. Even though he’s only a sophomore, Benke is an absolute bulldog on the mound—there’s no surrender. Jarmuz got around

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on a Benke fastball and hit it right on the nose, but second baseman Michael Williams made a terrific catch for the second out of the inning. Benke then got Pechin to fly out to right field to keep the score at 3-2.

Unionville turned to reliever Ivan Yen in the bottom of the seventh inning. He retired the first hitter, but then Williams roped a liner just inside the first base line. Williams hustled into second base, shaking off the effects of a collision as he slid into the bag.

Noah Maida singled and then made a smart play to hustle into second base when the throw went to home plate to prevent Williams from going home.

With runners on second and third, Unionville decided to intentionally walk Zach Todd to load the bases. The move set up a force at any base and also gave the Indians a chance to end the game with a double-play.

Oxford overcame that strategy when Hall singled to score Williams, tying the game at 3-3. That set the stage for Culp, who delivered his second big hit of the game, a sharp single to right. As soon as Maida crossed home plate, Oxford’s players started to celebrate the 4-3 win, the second time that Oxford has beaten Unionville by that score this season. The late-inning heroics continued a perfect week for the Hornets, who also defeated Kennett and West Chester Henderson.

“We finally started making some solid contact in the sixth inning,” Wendle explained.

The Oxford coach said that Culp, who drove in two of

Photo by Steven Hoffman

Oxford players congratulate Andrew Culp after his gamewinning hit on May 1.

Photo by Steven Hoffman

Unionville discusses strategy during the seventh inning.

Oxford’s runs, has shown some flashes of brilliance this year.

“He’s had some games where he has squared up the ball,” Wendle said.

While Oxford’s offense came through in the clutch, Benke’s contribution to the win couldn’t be overlooked. With an assortment of pitches, he was able to keep Unionville’s dangerous

lineup off balance—and, for the most part, off the scoreboard.

Benke battled throughout.

“That’s a huge part of it,” Wendle said. “His offense wasn’t scoring early on, but he hung in there and kept it going. He kept it as a winnable game for us.”

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

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Education Flores Cruz ‘Best in the Class’ from TCHS TV special will air on May 16 Avon Grove High School senior She is an active volunteer, and has Liliana Flores Cruz was recog- participated in numerous extranized April 17 as the Technical curricular activities and clubs to College High benefit youth School’s both locally “Best in the and internaClass” at an tionally. In event hosted addition,

by WPVI-TV, Flores Cruz 6abc at Temple organized an University in annual KickPhiladelphia. the-Cure Flores Cruz, Soccer touran honor n a m e n t roll student, for cancer has been a research and student in the Teens for Health Career Jeans drive to Academy at benefit homethe Technical less teenagers.

C o l l e g e Flores Cruz High School participates Courtesy photo in the dual( T C H S ) P e n n o c k ’ s Liliana Flores Cruz was recog- e n r o l l m e n t B r i d g e nized as the Technical College program and campus since High School’s “Best in the Class.” has earned tenth grade.

14 credits at She is a SkillsUSA member Delaware County Community and a member of the National College. She plans to continue Technical Honor Society. In her studies at Thomas Jefferson addition, Flores Cruz serves University in the PACE advanced as president of the Health admissions Bachelors in School Occupations Students of America Nursing program.

(HOSA) group for the current The “Best in the Class” event school year and served as vice marks the 31st year WPVI-TV president last year. has recognized the region’s In 2015, Flores Cruz placed first best and brightest high school at the HOSA Student Leadership students. A special half-hour Conference for the Medical broadcast that will recognize Innovation category. She was a the honorees and highlight the member of the varsity Academic “Best of the Class” event is Competition Team for the TCHS scheduled to air on 6abc on this year, and was a Tech Bowl Saturday, May 16, from 7 p.m. participant this year and last. to 7:30 p.m.

Oxford Rotary Club honors Seniors of the Month Oxford Area High School students Emily Flynn and Karry Nusbaum were honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for April.

Emily, daughter of Monna and David Flynn, is a two-year member of National Honor Society, volunteering during the organization’s fall and spring American Red Cross blood drives, and a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, helping to coordinate the organization’s Cultural Kaleidoscope event and e-pal program with students in Colombia.

Emily was a cheerleader for football and basketball for four years, serving as co-captain of the basketball cheer squad as a senior. For the past two years she has been a cheerleading coach for the Oxford Golden Bears and also volunteers with Oxford Little League.

Emily serves as administrative assistant of the Helping Hands community service club, and volunteers with the club’s PAWS group which helps care for animals at area shelters. She also volunteers with Reins of Life, which provides therapeutic horseback riding for children and young adults with special needs at its Landenberg facility.

For the past two years, Emily was one of several Helping Hands members who sewed a total of 100 pillowcases that were delivered to patients at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in

Wilmington. The project, which Emily coordinated this year, supports “A Case for Smiles,” a program sponsored

by ConKerr Cancer, where volunteers around the world make colorful pillowcases with unique designs to brighten up the hospital rooms of children being treated for cancer. Emily is also a volunteer at Ronald McDonald House in Delaware, which provides a place to stay for the families of hospitalized children.

Emily is a three-year member of Future Business Leaders of America since and attended the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference as a sophomore. As a three-year chorus member, she performed at Walt Disney World and Epcot during her sophomore year.

Emily participates in an independent study program where she assists in a kindergarten classroom five days a week.

She also teaches in the high school’s Child Development Lab Preschool as part of her Child Care course.

This fall Emily will attend West Chester University to study early childhood education, and she plans to pursue a career as a special education teacher.

Karry, son of Anne and Karry Nusbaum, has participated in the Oxford Area School District robotics program since he was in elementary school, and was a four-year member of the high school’s team in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of

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Oxford Area High School students Emily Flynn and Karry Nusbaum were honored as Oxford Rotary Club Seniors of the Month for April. Pictured from left are David, Monna and Emily Flynn, Karry and Anne Nusbaum, Senior of the Month program coordinator Connie Winchester and Oxford Rotary Club President Marilyn Knaub, M.D.

Science and Technology) Tech Challenge. He told the Rotary Club members that the STEMbased program has helped him to develop engineering and problem-solving skills, work as part of a team and come up with innovative ideas.

Each year the team must design and build a robot and program it to complete various tasks in friendly competition. In Karry’s junior year the FIRST Tech Challenge team advanced to the East Coast regional competition and this year the team placed second at the Delaware State Competition.

Karry is a member of National

Honor Society, a four-year member of the high school’s Chester County Academic Competition team, and a member of the high school’s Chester County Envirothon team. Since his freshman year he has been a member of the varsity golf team and the tennis team, playing on the varsity as a junior and senior. He was a member of the track team in his freshman and sophomore years.

With Oxford Presbyterian Church, Karry participated in a mission trip to Cherokee, North Carolina where his group worked to repair the homes of people living in poverty.

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Sports Three double-plays, clutch hitting fuel Avon Grove’s 3-1 win

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer On Monday afternoon, during pre-game ceremonies to acknowledge the seven graduating seniors on the Avon Grove baseball team, freshman third baseman and master of ceremonies Andrew Brady struggled with his microphone, which kept conking out on him as he introduced his teammates and their parents.

By game’s end, all of his teammates, whether he introduced them or not, were happy that his bat and his glove did not conk out.

Backed by Brady’s two-hit, two-RBI day and slick fielding that shut down a Great Valley threat in the second, the Red Devils defeated the visiting patriots, 3-1, in Ches-Mont League play. The win gave pitcher Zach Swank the victory on five and two-thirds innings pitched, and

pushed Avon Grove’s record to an impressive 11-5 in the ChesMont standings.

“We told Zach, ‘Whatever we can get out of you today is your day,’” said Avon Grove head coach Dave Whitcraft. “He did that and then some. We thought about getting four out of him and going to Michael Deitz, but for Zack to go five and two-thirds deep was dynamite.”

Despite three singles in the first by Daniel Klinger, Michael Deitz and Ryan Guckin, Great Valley starter Allen Barry left the Red Devils scoreless, but in their half of the second, Avon Grove jumped out to a 1-0 lead when Brady led off the inning with a double to left-center. A sacrifice bunt by Nate Sottung advanced Brady to third, and he later scored on a double by Taylor Kim down the left field line.

Brady flashed a little of the glovework that has made the

freshman one of the mainstays on a team that has remained at the top of the league standings all year. Great Valley’s Tom Allen singled to start the third inning, advanced to second on a walk to Austin Lenker, and was thrown out at third on a sacrifice bunt that was scooped up by Avon Grove catcher Guckin and fired to Brady at third. With two on and one out, the Patriots’ Carter Rubin lined a bullet down the third base line, which Brady dove for and grabbed in a cloud of dust. He then touched third to force the runner and fired a rocket to first baseman Deitz to nab Rubin for a double-play.

Avon Grove then touched Barry for its remaining two runs in the bottom of the third inning, a rally mostly orchestrated by the baserunning of shortstop Jeremy Farrow. Leading off the inning with a single off of Barry’s leg, Farrow then stole second, advanced to third on a

wild pitch, and scored the Red Devils’ second run on a passed ball.

Brady then singled to center, scoring Zach Long who had previously walked to give Avon Grove and Swank a comfortable 3-0 cushion. Great Valley’s scoring threat in the third was ended with a double-play, and its fourth inning threat was thwarted on a spectacular, diving catch by center fielder Klinger that robbed Allen of a surefire double to left-center. Swank was again saved by the double-play in the

fifth, when he grabbed a line drive by Jack Nonnemacher. In a one-two motion, Swank spun and threw to Sottung at second for the force, who then threw to Deitz for a 1-4-3 double-play.

Great Valley mounted its only scoring on the afternoon on the top of the sixth, when an infield error by Farrow on a grounder

by Armando Liberatoscioli scored Barry, who had reached when he was hit with a pitch by Swank. With two on and two out, Deitz replaced Swank on the mound, and promptly struck out

Rubin to end the Great Valley scoring threat.

The win could not have had better timing for Avon Grove, who was looking to put out the bad taste of their April 29 loss at Sun Valley that ended their eight-game winning streak.

The Red Devils will play at Downingtown West on May 6, and close out their regular season with games at Bishop Shanahan and W.C. Rustin.

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

Photo by Richard L. Gaw

Avon Grove pitcher Zach Swank hurled five innings of shutout ball in leading the Red Devils to a 3-1 victory over Great Valley on May 4.

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Calendar of Events May 7 SCORE seminar The Kennett Public Library will host a seminar for business owners focusing on “Strategies to Maximize the Return on Your Marketing Dollar” with Cary Baskin on May 7 at 7 p.m.

Baskin is managing partner of the Marketing Department in Frazer, and has more than 30 years of experience in marketing. The attendance fee is $5. For more information or to register, call 610-444-2702 or email psapko@ ccls.org.

May 8 Fundraiser breakfast The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) hosts a spring breakfast fundraiser on May 8 from 7 to 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes scrambled

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Call 610-932-5244 for more information.

May 9 Orphan Train lecture Author and historian Donna Aviles will present a look at the Orphan Train Movement at the Kennett Public Library on May 9 at 2 p.m. The movement relocated about 250,000 orphaned, abandoned or homeless children from crowded Eastern U.S. cities to foster homes in the rural Midwest from 1853 to 1929. Aviles is the award-winning author of three narrative non-fiction books about important periods in American history. For more information or to register, email iweir@ccls.org or call 610-444-2702.

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Horce Pippin’s ‘Amish Letter Writer’ (1940) is part of a major retrospective at the Brandywine River Museum of Art through July 19 (see listing).

Through Aug. 23 Cartoons at Brandywine The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts “Pointed Pens: Selected Cartoons from the Permanent Collection” through Aug. 23. The exhibit includes maze-like contraptions drawn

by Rube Goldberg, political sketches by Thomas Nast, and many others that summarized and satirized current events. For more information, visit www. brandywinemuseum.org.

Through July 19 Horace Pippin retrospective The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts “Horace Pippin: The Way I See It,” a major retrospective for the West Chester

folk artist, through July 19. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults; $10 for seniors; $6 for students and children ages 6 to 12; free for children age 5 and younger, and Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art members. Admission is free on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Through May 30 Solo show by Mick McAndrews Longwood Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) is hosting a solo show by local artist Mick McAndrews through May 30. Call 610-444-0146 or visit www.longwoodartgallery.com.

Through May 28 Artist Connection Show

The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) hosts the Artist Connection Show and Sale through May 28. The group includes artists from the tri-state area who meet regularly at the Arts Alliance. The gallery is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Call 610-467-0301 or visit www. oxfordart.org.

Through May 30 Helena van EmmerikFinn solo show The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) hosts “A World of Color,” a show of pastel paintings by Helena van Emmerik-Finn, through May 30.

Call 302-654-8638 or visit www. stationgallery.net.

London Grove Friends Meeting will hold a plant sale on May 8 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be hundreds of flowers, vegetables and herbs and perennials for sale. Experienced gardeners will be available to answer questions.

Proceeds benefit local organizations and the American Friends Service Committee. There will also be a bake sale and silent auction organized by London Grove Friends Kindergarten.

Visit www.londongrovefriends. org.

May 9 and 10 Wildflower, plant and seed sale The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route1, Chadds Ford) will host the annual Wildflower, Native Plant and Seed Sale on May 9 and 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the museum courtyard. The sale features native plants -- many of which are not available in garden centers -- that are suitable for a wide range of conditions. Admission is free on May 10, Mothers’ Day, including museum admission. Visit www. brandywinemuseum.org for more information.

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May 12 GoldenAger Club meeting The GoldenAge Club of Cochranville will meet on May 12 at 1 p.m. at the Cochranville Methodist Church (Church Drive, Cochranville).

The program presenter is David Cassater, who will tell about life in Vietnam today, as compared to the time of the war in that country. All are welcome. There is no charge.

For more information, call 484-678-1289.

May 13 Route 1 corridor discussion SEPTA is embarking on an extension of the Media line to Wawa, Pa., and the revitalization of the Wawa train station will be one of the topics of discussion at a breakfast meeting on May 13 at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square. Byron S. Comati will talk about the revitalization of the train station and will address the impact of the new rail service on the Route 1 corridor. The doors open at 7 a.m. and the buffet breakfast opens at 7:15.

The program starts at 7:45 and should conclude around 8:45.

Registration is $15 and can be made at www.cc2020.org. Please call 484-680-5570 or email info@cc2020.org.

May 14 Driver safety program The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors an AARP driver safety program for drivers 50 and older on May 14 from noon to 4 p.m. This course is applicable for those who have previously completed the eight-hour course. The session explains the changes that occur in vision, hearing, and reaction time with aging. There is no test and participants may be eligible to receive a discount on their auto insurance premium. Call 610-444-4819 for information and to reserve a seat in the class.

May 16 Radnor Hunt Races

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Retired Active Persons meeting R.A.P. (Retired Active Persons) is open to ages 55 and older. The group meets at noon on the second Friday of each month at the West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove). The meeting on May 8 at noon will be the last before summer break. Everyone is asked to bring a favorite dish to share. Beverages will be provided. The Paisley family will perform music during the event.

For more information, call 610-869-9334 or email office@ westgroveumc.org.

May 9 Mother’s Day breakfast

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May 16 Kennett Run This year’s Kennett Run will take place on May 16. The event begins and ends in Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square.

For details and online registration, visit www.kennettrun.net.

May 16 Country Critters Family Fun Day Oxford Feed & Lumber and Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm is hosting the 11th annual Country Critters Family Fund Day and the Purina Check-R-Board Days. Stop

by Oxford Feed & Lumber (112 Railroad Ave., Oxford) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see miniature donkeys, chickens, lambs and more. Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm (1150 Pocopson Rd., West Chester) will have special sales.

Customers will also get savings on Purina brand feed all weekend, May 15, 16, and 17. Customers can enter in the national 2015 Purina Check-R-Board Days Sweepstakes to win a 2015 John Deere Gator TS, a trip for two to the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, or Purina gear.

May 17 Senior Center dinner The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) sponsors an afternoon “Sunday Dinner with Friends” on May 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.

The theme is “May the Flowers be with you!” There will be live music by Joe Allegro. The cost is $10 per person. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Call 610-444-4819 a week in advance for reservations.

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The 85th Radnor Hunt Races, benefiting the Brandywine Conservancy, will be held May 16. There will be racing, a carriage parade, and creative tailgating displays. More than $175,000 will be awarded to top riders. Tickets must be purchased in advance and start at $50 per car. For more information, call 610-388-8383 or visit radnorhuntraces.org.

Shiloh Presbyterian Church (42 S. Fifth St., Oxford), formerly the Second Presbyterian Church, will host a Mother’s Day breakfast on May 9 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. There will be ham, pancakes, an egg and omelet station, juice and coffee.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for ages 4 to 11 (free for ages 3 and younger). The general public is welcome. Call 610-932-9256 for more information.

May 9 Jewelry and vendor show A jewelry silent auction and vendor show is being held on May 9 to raise funds for Matthew Terry’s trip with

American Music Abroad this summer. Matthew will be singing with a group of students from southeast Pennsylvania in several European countries.

The event will be held in the fellowship hall at Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Among the vendors will be Jamberry Nails, Thirty-One, Origami Owl, Mary Kay, Creative Memories, and dealers in photography and art. All the vendors are giving a portion of their proceeds for the day toward Matthew’s trip. All the proceeds from the jewelry silent auction are also going toward the cost of the trip. Refreshments will also be available. For more information, contact Matthew or Jennifer Terry at 610-932-8024.

May 9 Chicken barbecue The Landenberg United Methodist Church (Penn Green and Landenberg roads, Landenberg) is holding a chicken barbecue from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on May 9. The dinner includes a half a chicken, a baked potato, green beans, a roll and dessert for $10. The price for half a chicken only is $6. Tickets will be sold at the door on a firstcome, first-served basis, or they can be purchased in advance by calling 610-274-8335.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR GRANT OF LETTERS

ESTATE OF THEDA M. YANOS late of N. COVENTRY TOWNSHIP deceased, Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the said estate are requested to present them, and all persons indebted to said decedent to make payment without delay to: Bernard N, Yanos II, Executro, 14 Patriot Dr. Dover, DE 19904 or to his attorney: Christopher M. Murphy, Esquire Pappano & Breslin 3305 Edgemont Avenue Brookhaven, PA 19015 4p-22-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF : Michael J. Savini, Jr., MD,Savini, Jr., MD, Michael J. late of Ventnor City, NJ. Debra Day Savini, c/o James E.:McErlane, Esq., Lamb McErlane PC, 24 E. Market St., P.O. Box 565, West Chester, PA 19381, Administratrix.

Lamb McErlane PC 24 E. Market St P.O. Box 565 West Chester, PA 19381 4p-22-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF : Doris Brown Mackey,late of Malvern, PA, Deceased.

Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named Doris Brown Mackey having been granted to the undersigned, 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: Susan Scauzzo and Steven Brown, Co- Administrators or to their attorney: Anne DeLuca, Esquire 2727 West Chester Pike Broomall, PA 19008-1831 4p-29-3t

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in buisness under the fictitious name of : GOT WOOD BOUTIQUE located at 320 Commons Dr., Suite 344, Parksburg, PA 19365 has submitted an application for a fictitious name under 54 Pa.C.S. Pursuant to Pennsylvania”s Fictitious Names act.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR GRANT OF LETTERS

ESTATE OF WILLIAM H. LOTTER JR., deceased, late of the Township of Lower Oxford, Chester County, PA Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the said estate are requested to present them, and all persons indebted to said decedent to make payment without delay to: Linda L. Barrow, Executrix, 25 Brindlebrook Lane, Newark, DE 19711 5p-6-3t

ADVERTISEMENT FOR GRANT OF LETTERS

ESTATE OF George Stroh-

maier, deceased, Late of Oxford Borough Chester County, PA Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims against the said estate are requested to present them, and all persons indebted to said decedent to make payment without delay to: George Strohmaier Executor, C/O Harry W. Farmer, Jr,, P.O. Box 118, Oxford, PA 19363 Attorney: Harry W. Farmer, P.O. Box 118 , Oxford, PA 19363 5p-6-3t

CUSTODY NOTICE

Family Court For The State Of Delaware Notice Of Family Court Action To: Daniel P. Kruzel , Respondent Petitioner, Victoria L. Smith has filed a custody petition against you in the family court of the State of Delaware for New castle County on March 13, 2015. If you do not file an answer with the Family Court within 20 days after the publication of this notice, exclusive of the date of publication , as required by statue, this action will be heard in the Family Court without further notice. Petition# 15-06-974 5p-6-1

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Application for registration of Corporation was filed on or about March 23, 2015, with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation pur-

suant to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, approved December 21, 1988, P.L. 1444, No, 177, effective October 1, 1989, as amended for the following corporation: Hennessy & Hennessy, P.C. Has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business corporation Law of 1988. The purpose of said corporation is to engage in any and all lawful business under the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988.

H. Jeffery Brahin, Esquire, Solicitor37 North Hamilton St. Doylestown, PA 18902-3616 5p-6-1t

NOTICE

Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure In the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County, Pennsylvania Civil Action – Law No. 14-10172 HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006-D, Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-D, Plaintiff vs. Paula Ferranto a/k/a Paula L. Ferranto, and John Smith a/k/a John D. Smith, Defendants To: Paula Ferranto a/k/a Paula L. Ferranto, Defendant, whose last known addresses are 308 Heather Hills Drive, Landenberg, PA 19350.

Your house (real estate) at 308 Heather Hills Drive, Landenberg, PA 19350, is scheduled to be sold at the Chester County Sheriff’s Sale on June 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W. Market St., West Chester, PA 19380, to enforce the court judgment of $281,787.10,

obtained by Plaintiff above (the mortgagee) against you.

If the sale is postponed, the property will be re-listed for the Next Available Sale.

Property Description: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OF LAND SITUATE IN Township of Franklin, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Tax Parcel No.: 72-2-71.7. Udren Law Offices, P.C., Attys. for Plaintiff, 111 Woodcrest Rd., Ste. 200, Cherry Hill, 5p-6-1t

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, 21, 2015 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-353 Writ of Execution No. 2014-06815 DEBT $296,535.55 PROPERTY situate in East Nottingham Township TAX Parcel #69-6-472.1

IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling.

P L A IN T IFF: Nationstar Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: CHRISTOPHER LEE MORRIS and JODI MARIE MORRIS SALE ADDRESS: 353 Yorklyn Road, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 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, 21, 2015 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-357 Writ of Execution No. 2011-01363 DEBT $111,307.75 PREMISES A: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land, situate in New Garden Township, Chester County, PA bounded and described by survey of Manley N. White, surveyors, on 2/13/1956, as follows: BEGINNING at a point at or near the center of a public road leading from U.S. Route No. 1 northwardly to Township Line Road, said point being a corner of land of Bruce Adkins, et ux; thence thereby along land of the said Bruce Adkins, et ux; north 87 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds east 210 feet to a pipe, passing over a pipe on the easterly side of McClellan, et ux from land abut to be conveyed (1) south 2 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds east 150 feet to a pipe; (2) thence south 87 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds west 195.53 feet to a point at or near the center of the aforesaid road; thence thereby along said road the following three courses and distance: (1) north 17 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds west 123.8 feet to a point; (2) thence north 84 degrees 31 minutes 4 seconds east 16.5 feet to a point; thence north 0 degrees 1 minute 4 seconds east 29.6 feet to the point and place of beginning.

CONTAINING 0.7282 acres of land, more or less.

PREMISES B: ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land, situate in New Garden Township, Chester County, PA, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in Cedar Springs Road, the southwest corner of land of Elmer R. and Annamary Ressler; thence north 87 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds east 195.5 feet to a point, the southeast corner of land of said Ressler; thence north 2 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds east 150 feet to a pipe, the northeast corner of land of said Ressler; thence south 7 degrees 33 minutes 4 seconds east 200.8 feet the northeast corner of land of Benjamin W. Roland and Mary Emma Roland; thence south 87 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds west 200 feet to the center of Cedar Springs Road the northwest corner of land of Benjamin W. and Mary Emma Roland; thence along or near the center of said public road north 11 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds west 51.8 feet to the place of beginning.

CONTAINING 0.258 acres of land, more or less.

BEING Parcel No. 60-2-21

BEING the same premises which James E. Miller, father, by deed dated May 24, 2007 and recorded in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds Office on June 19, 2007 in Deed Book 7190, Page 761, granted and conveyed unto James E. Miller, father, James E. Miller, III, Tiffany Miller, and Timothy Miller, children.

PLAINTIFF: RBS Citizens, N.A. successor in interest to CCO Mortgage Corp. f/k/a Charter One Mortgage Corp VS DEFENDANT: JAMES E. MILLER SALE ADDRESS: 435 Cedar Springs Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC, 610-278-6800 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, 21, 2015 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-363 Writ of Execution No. 2014-07389 DEBT $187,901.68 PROPERTY situate in Borough of Oxford TAX Parcel #6-5-214 IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling.

PLAINTIFF: Bank of America, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL R. STRANGE and BETH Y. STRANGE SALE ADDRESS: 426 Broad Street, Oxford, PA 193631617 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 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, 21, 2015 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-364 Writ of Execution No. 2014-02453 DEBT $113,423.29 PREMISES “A” ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and tract of land, situate in the Village of

Lewisville, Township of Elk, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the public road leading from Lewisville to the Brick Meetinghouse and running thence along the middle of said road, south 63-1/2 degrees west.

4.92 perches to a stone; thence by land late of John P. Neals now Samuel Westman, south 25 degrees east, 5.6 perches to a stake a corner of land formerly of George Moore now Albima Moore; thence by the same, north 62-1/2 degrees east, 3 perches to a corner in line of land of the same; thence by said land and land of Robert Lynch, north 6-3/4 degrees west, 5.92 perches to the place of beginning.

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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-368 Writ of Execution No. 2014-07449 DEBT $104,116.53 PROPERTY situate in the Atglen Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania

PREMISES “B”

UPI# 7-3-63

ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land, situate on the southerly side of public road being legislative route #15015 in the Village of Lewisville, Elk Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described in accordance with survey made December 12, 1972 by George E. Regester, Jr. and Sons, Inc., Registered Surveyors, Plan No. S-339 and being Parcel B on said Plan, as follows:

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

BEGINNING at a point set in the title line of a public road being L.R. 15015 leading in the southwesterly direction of Hickory Hill and the northwesterly direction to PA Route 841, said point marking the northwesterly corner of this about to be described tract, being the original northwesterly corner of land of Hiram Sellers and the northeasterly corner of Parcel A on said Plan, owned

by Harvey H. Scott, grantee herein; thence leaving said point of beginning and by the title line of said L.R. 15015, north 61 degrees, 54 minutes, 36 seconds east, 8.80 feet to a spike set for the northeasterly corner of this and the northwesterly corner of Parcel “C” about to be conveyed to Florence DiFlippo by Hiram Sellers; thence leaving said spike in said title line by said land of Parcel C the 2 following courses and distances: (1) south 4 degrees, 10 minutes, 24 seconds east, 105.61 feet to an old iron pin and; (2) south 16 degrees, 44 minutes, 47 seconds west, 32.17 feet to an iron pin set for the southeasterly corner of this and set in line of land of Jean A. Dempsey; thence by said land, north 79 degrees, 39 minutes, 33 seconds west, 37.86 feet to a corner of this and a corner of Parcel A owned by Harvey H. Scott, grantee herein; thence by said land of Parcel A the 2 following courses and distances to wit: (1) north 62 degrees, 41 minutes, 46 seconds east, 49.50 feet to a point and (2) north 7 degrees, 11 minutes, 8 seconds west, 103.30 feet to a point being the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank VS DEFENDANT: DANIEL R. UMBLE SALE ADDRESS: 448 Valley Avenue, Atglen, PA 193101402 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of 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, 21, 2015 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-370 Writ of Execution No. 2014-11111 DEBT $200,003.09 PROPERTY situate in Borough of West Grove TAX Parcel #05-04-101

BEING Parcel No. 70-05J0011

IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling.

UPI 70-5J-11

PLAINTIFF: Green Tree Servicing LLC VS DEFENDANT: VINCENT A. MORGAN, JR.

BEING the same premises which Charles R. McLaughlin and Sana L. McLaughlin by Deed dated 12/31/03 and recorded 1/29/04 in Chester County in Record Book 6052 Page 583 conveyed unto Robert T. Warden, Jr., in fee.

P L A IN T IFF: Santander Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: ROBERT T. WARDEN, JR. SALE ADDRESS: 104 Brick Meeting House Road, Elk Township, Lewisville, PA 19351 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MICHAEL S. BLOOM, 610532-4222 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, 21, 2015 at 11AM prevailing

SALE ADDRESS: 142 Woodland Avenue, West Grove, PA 19390 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 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, 21, 2015 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania Continued to Page 8B

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Continued from Page 7B a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter

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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SALE NO. 15-5-372 Writ of Execution No. 2012-08181 DEBT $982,013.10

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

PROPERTY situate in New London Township TAX Parcel #s 71-3-20; 713-224 IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling.

PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor in Interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-AQ1 VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL D. SIDES and PAMELA M. SIDES

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, 21, 2015 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter

SALE ADDRESS: 30 McCormick Way, Lincoln University, PA 19352

SALE NO. 15-5-387 Writ of Execution No. 2014-00289 DEBT $124,948.43

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322

PROPERTY situate in Oxford Borough

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must

TAX Parcel #6-5-261 IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling.

P L A IN T IFF: Nationstar Mortgage LLC VS DEFENDANT: LESLIE J. WOLMAN SALE ADDRESS: 644 Market Street, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 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, 21, 2015 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Sched-

ule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-389 Writ of Execution No. 2012-02106 DEBT $512,376.81 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land situate in Township of Kennett, Chester County, Pennsylvania TA X Parcel No.: 62-050029.020 PLAINTIFF: OneWest Bank, FSB VS DEFENDANT: DEBORAH MOORE a/k/a DEBORAH A. MOORE and MICHAEL MOORE a/k/a MICHAEL D. MOORE

lyn 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, 21, 2015 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter

SALE ADDRESS: 825 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

SALE NO. 15-5-392 Writ of Execution No. 2013-11577 DEBT $408,819.40

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: UDREN LAW OFFICES, P.C., 856-669-5400

PROPERTY situate in New London Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

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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BLR# 71-3-19.43

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Caro-

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Flagstar Bank, FSB VS D E F E N D A N T: C H R I S TOPHER M. SITTER and SHANNON K. SITTER SALE ADDRESS: 330 Clearfield Drive, Lincoln University, PA 19352-9007 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-

563-7000

County, Pennsylvania

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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BLR# 56-4-11.17

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, 21, 2015 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-402 Writ of Execution No. 2014-03589 DEBT $280,970.48 PROPERTY situate in Lower Oxford Township, Chester

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Bank of America, N.A., as Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP VS DEFENDANT: DONALD F. LEO

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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter

SALE ADDRESS: 190 Penns Grove Road, a /k /a 190 Pennsgrove Road, Oxford, PA 19363-1244 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215563-7000 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.

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SALE NO. 15-5-415 Writ of Execution No. 2014-02464 DEBT $209,777.09 ALL THAT CERTAIN, message, lot or piece of land situate on, in the Township of London Britain, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as follows, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or tract of ground, situate in London Britain Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Plan of Lansdowne Farm, Section I, made by George E. Regester, Jr. & Sons, Inc., Registered Land Surveyors, dated March 13, 1972 and last revised May 30, 1972 and recorded in Plan Book 48, Page 3, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of a 50-foot wide right of way known as “Treetops Road” a corner of Lot No. 9 on said Plan; thence from said beginning point and extending along

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the easterly side of Treetops Road, north 01 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds east, 200.00 feet to a point of curve at the junction of said Treetops Road and an unnamed 50 foot wide right of way; thence along said unnamed right of way the two (2) following courses and distances: (1) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 25.00 feet, the arc distance of 39.27 feet to a point of tangent; (2) south 88 degrees 05 minutes 09 seconds east, 200.00 feet to a point in line of lands now or formerly of Dr. Norman L. Cutler; thence along the same, south 01 degree 54 minutes 51 seconds west, a 376.76 feet to a point at corner of Lot No. 9; thence along the same, north 54 degrees 05 minutes 09 seconds west, 271.40 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

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Classifieds ment No. 10294240, Page ___, granted and conveyed unto Phillip D. Poliski.

P L A IN T IFF: Bank of America, N.A., Successor

by Merger to Countrywide Bank, a Division of Treasury Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: PHILLIP D. POLISKI aka PHILLIP POLISKI SALE ADDRESS: 11 Tree Tops Road, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC, 908-2338500 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, 21, 2015 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-5-430 Writ of Execution No. 2010-08333 DEBT $444,644.46 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Township of New Garden, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Brittany Hills, made

by Hillcrest Associtaes, Inc., dated 9/27/2000, last revised 11/20/2000 and recorded in Plan #90-15749 and Final Subdivision Plan of Brittany Hills, dated 5/30/2001, last revised 6/11/2001 and recorded in Plan #90-15866, as follows, to wit: TAX I.D. #: 60-4-324 PLAINTIFF: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of The GSAA Home Equity Trust 2004-8, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-8 VS DEFENDANT: CINDY BHAN and AJAY K. BHAN SALE ADDRESS: 18 South Henley Drive, Avondale, Pennsylvania 19311 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215-7901010 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of 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, 21, 2015 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 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday June 22, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Sched-

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JOSEPH F. MYERS, SR. Joseph Franklin Myers, Sr., 82, of Hamorton, Pa., went to be with the Lord on May 1, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in 1933 to Charles A. Myers and Georgia M. Myers of Hamorton, Pa. Married for 57 years, he was and always will be the beloved husband of Miriam (Rohr) Myers. He was the cherished father of five children, Ruth Elaine (Joseph) Latorre, Joseph Franklin Myers Jr. (special friend Katherine), Mark Wayne Myers (special friend Carol), Thomas Owen Myers, and Patricia Anders (Kenneth) Ashley. He is also survived and loved by two sisters, Elizabeth Bogle and Shirley Corkell; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Joseph was a graduate of Kennett High School (1951), and Goldey Beacon School of Business. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed at Wilmington Trust, Dean Witter, Laird Bissell & Mead Stockbrokers, and spent the remainder of his career working at Longwood Gardens until retirement, following in his father’s footsteps.

Joseph was an active member of the Longwood Volunteer Fire Company, Kennett Masonic Lodge No. 475, and East Lynn Grange, where he organized the lively pinochle tournaments for many years.

He was an avid bowler, and after retirement, he continued to use his accounting skills to prepare taxes for clients and friends, and was a very important “M” in M&M Automotive. He was baptized, attended and was involved in Willowdale Chapel of Kennett Square since 1960.

There will be a visitation with family and friends from 9 to 11 a.m. on May 8 at the Willowdale Chapel (675 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square).

His funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Longwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to: Willowdale Chapel, 111 Marshall Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. To leave an online condolence, visit www.griecocares.com.

SEAN MAURICE BENNETT, JR. Sean Maurice Bennett, Jr., 15, of Avondale, passed away on April 29 at the Christiana Hospital.

Born in Rockingham, N.C., he was the son of Sean M. Bennett, Sr., and Raquel Pagan Bennett of Avondale. Sean was a student at Kennett High School, where during his freshman year he was a member of the football team and the track team. He previously attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Chatham. He enjoyed long boarding, listening to music, playing video games, the beach and football.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Damian Maurice Bennett of Avondale; three sisters, Courtney Nicole Bennett of

Avondale, Dana Marie Bennett of Avondale, and Lyric Chanel Bennett of Denver, Colo.; his paternal grandfather, Willie Bennett of Hamlet, N.C.; and his maternal grandparents, Virginio and Hermelinda Pagan of Kennett Square.

His memorial service was held May 5. Burial was private. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.grieoccares.com.

SHERRY LYNN ALBERT Sherry Lynn Albert, 66, of Kennett Square, passed away on April 20.

Born and raised in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late Robert Messick and the late Evelyn Major Messick. After graduating from Kennett High School in 1966, Sherry began her life devotion to the deaf. Although her first introduction of formal training began at the John Roberts Powers School of Modeling, her dharma training matriculated at Gallaudet University under the direction of Gil Eastman and Malzhuhn, where her skills in non-verbal communication and reverse interpreting were certified. This pilot program was the first in the country to formalize the instruction of interpreting. Sherry would further her education through many programs and studies at Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, Orleans Technical Institute and West Chester University. In 1973, she began her professional career for the Deaf Hearing Communication Center in Springfield, Pa. She would continue to teach ASL at Elizabethtown College for 30 years. Sherry was a freelance interpreter. She signed in the educational system at the high school and university levels throughout the region, the prisons and legal court system for civil, family and criminal proceedings. Her audience expanded into conferences, professional workshops, fundraising telethons and numerous types of television shows.

Sherry’s presence was requested by President Carter and President Reagan to attend and participate in the annual meeting of the President’s Committee on Employment of the Handicapped. Governor Dick Thornburgh, Mayor Rizzo and Mayor Goode, President George HW Bush all looked to Sherry to help deliver their messages. During the 1992 presidential campaign, then-Governor Bill Clinton would make the request that Sherry be available as he came to the region.

She was bestowed a Lifetime of Achievement from the PA Society for the Advancement of the Deaf, “Interpreter of the Year” from the PA Registry and Greater Pittsburgh Registry of Interpreters.

She enjoyed participating in regional theatrical productions that encompassed dance along with signing, many which she coordinated.

She was the beloved mother of Lynette Albert, and Nathan Albert and his wife Jacy Arrison; grandmother of Alayya, Valencia, Mercedi, Savana, Rylan, Ginger, Isla, Fallon and Declan; sister of Robert E. Messick, Jr. and his wife Pat. Per her request, services will be private. Memorial donations would

be appreciated to the Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre, Inc., 630 Fairview Road, Suite 100, Swathmore, PA 19081 (www.dhcc.org); or the Kennett Square VFW, 704 West Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

ALICE D. STROHMAIER Alice D. Strohmaier, 83, of Oxford, passed away on April 29 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Christian Strohmaier, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Jane T. McCafferty Durney. She was employed with Purina Company in Wilmington until she married. After she raised her family, she was employed with the Oxford Senior Center for 20 years as a bookkeeper and retired in 2010. Alice was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Oxford. She enjoyed spending time at the beach with her family.

She is survived by five children, Thomas Strohmaier and his wife Leisa of Guilford, Conn., Patricia Sexton of Indiana, Pa., David Strohmaier of Oxford, Karen Post and her husband Robert of Hiawassee, Ga., and Christian E. Strohmaier of Kennett Square; six grandchildren, Jason, Megan, Nicole, Anna, Christian and Stephanie; four greatgrandchildren, Hannah, Hailey, Teanna and Garrett; one brother, John Durney and his wife MaryEllen of East Stroudsburg, Pa.; one brother-inlaw, Gottlieb Strohmaier and his wife Marie of Oxford; and sister-in-law Doris Strohmaier of Rising Sun, Md. She was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.

A funeral was held May 4. Interment was in Union Cemetery in Kirkwood. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Oxford Senior Center, 12 East Locust St., Oxford, PA 19363; or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 731231718. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome. com.

ROBERT A. NAEGELY, JR. Robert Alexander Naegely, Jr., 80, of Unionville, passed away at home on April 25.

Born and raised in Philadelphia and later Upper Darby, he was the son of the late Robert Alexander Naegely and the late Gladys Giles Naegely.

He was a graduate of Upper Darby High School and Duke University.

He served our country in the United States Army.

He was the beloved husband of Joanna Buono Naegely; father of Rob Naegely and Beth Foster; grandfather of Anna Naegely and Elsa Foster; and brother of the late Patricia Naegely Root. Burial was held privately in Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill. Memorial donations to Willow Tree Hospice or Chester County SPCA would be appreciated.

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