Chester County Press 6-03-2015 Edition

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John H. Ware IV passes away at the age of 73

Oxford loses ‘A wonderful, caring, and giving human being’

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

fire company in Oxford. “He was a wonderful, caring, and giving human being,� said Jim McLeod, his longtime friend. “He cared about people

ing in 1992, for a total of 16 years, including six years when he was council president. He John H. Ware IV, a philanthrogave generously to the borough pist and public servant whose and its police department. generosity to the Brantner said Oxford commuthat when she nity was great, was hired as the has passed away first female borMy father was a friend to at the age of 73. ough manager everyone. He was the most During his in Oxford hislifetime, Ware tory, Ware was generous man that I ever knew. offered financial always very ~ Nancy Ware Sapp support—estisupportive and mated to be in willing to share the millions of his knowledge dollars—to organizations in the who needed help. His heart was and help out in any way possible.

Oxford area that were close to in the Oxford area. He lived “He was always encouraging his heart. Most of these contribu- here and he believed in Oxford.� us to be the best community tions were made anonymously. “We’re all just very sad- that we could be,� said Brantner.

He was a friend and supporter dened by his death,� said “He was an example of how to of many of the organizations Oxford Borough Manager love and support a community.� that helped to improve the lives Betsy Brantner. “He was a kind The Ware family has had a of the people of Oxford, includ- and generous person who was prominent place in the Oxford ing the Neighborhood Services willing to help anyone for any community for decades. Ware’s Center, the Oxford Area Senior reason.� father, John Haines Ware III, Center, the Jennersville YMCA, Ware was also a public ser- was a successful businessman the Oxford Public Library, vant, dedicating his energies to and politician who served as an Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., the serving on the boards of vari- executive with American Water Lighthouse Youth Center, The ous organizations in the Oxford and the Oxford Gas Company.

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A new storefront in Oxford showcases artist’s studio.....1B

Hikers will celebrate the opening of the Tri-State Marker Trail........................3B Avon Grove parents are concerned about AGIS schedule change..................5A

INDEX Calendar of Events.......2B Opinion..........................7A Obituaries.......................8A Police Blotter................6A Classified......................7B

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Sidewalk ordinance draws big crowd in East Marlborough

By John Chambless Staff Writer The East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors learned on Monday night that if they want to draw an overflow crowd of residents, all they have to do is draft an ordinance that mentions mandatory sidewalks in the township.

The meeting room and lobby at the township building were packed with concerned residents

on June 1 after the Sidewalk Construction and Maintenance Ordinance was posted on the township’s website for public review and became a flashpoint for families who thought the document was requiring sidewalks to be built throughout the township, at the expense of property owners.

Board chairman Cuyler Walker, opening the public hearing at 6:45 p.m., stood up and reassured the crowd.

“I apologize that you all came out for this on a rainy night, because the perception that the ordinance is giving you is dramatically different from anything this board is considering,� he said. “This board is not considering anything that would require universal sidewalks to be constructed by property owners around the township.

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Former Kennett Township Police Chief Albert J. McCarthy.

More details emerge in McCarthy’s April accident

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The fact that an entire room full of people – Kennett Township residents, fellow police officers, and his friends and family – stood and applauded long-time Kennett Township Police Chief Albert J. McCarthy at his retirement ceremony on May 20 at the Kennett Township Building came as little surprise to anyone there.

Everyone had their reasons for standing. Some were applauding the more than four decades McCarthy put into his law enforcement career – 42 years, to be exact – beginning when he was a patrol officer and extending to his tenure as both Police Chief of the Kennett Square Borough and the Police Chief for Kennett Township. Some simply applauded the man that they had come to know as a father, an uncle, a brother, an associate and a trusted friend of the community he served.

At their most effective, retirement ceremonies, much like commencement exercises, signify a clean ending, and as the accolades poured down on

By Uncle Irvin

While officials are optimistic that collections between now and the time when the current campaign officially draws to a close in August will enable them to reach the goal, they know that no matter how much they raise, the needs of the community will still surpass the help that the United Way

To paraphrase a well-worn saying that seemed to float high above the filled-to-capacity Kennett Middle School auditorium last Friday afternoon: "What goes around, comes around...again."

For the second time since 2012, Kennett Middle School was recognized by the Pennsylvania Schools to Watch program for excelling in all facets of the criteria for the recognition, including academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and organizational structures and processes. As a result of the recognition, Kennett Middle School joined 31 other schools in Pennsylvania – as well as just 370 schools across

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United Way of Southern Chester County looks to finish another strong campaign

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

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As the United Way of Southern Chester County’s current campaign moves into its final stages, the organization is still about $100,000 short of its $1.25 million fundraising goal for the fiscal year.

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Kennett Kennett Middle School Library Board celebrates its designation lacks financial muscle as a ‘School to Watch’

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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the 64-year-old McCarthy on that recent evening, he spoke about moving on to the next phase of his life after a long career in the service of others.

However, as the ceremony held at the conclusion of the Board of Supervisors meeting served to place a lid on McCarthy’s career, one very slim folder, stemming from a recent vehicular accident involving the now-retired police chief, remains open.

On April 13, just before noon on East Hillendale Road in Kennett Township, McCarthy, while operating a 2015 Ford Taurus police vehicle, was involved in a two-car collision with 51-year-old Michael S. Hammon of Kennett Square.

Through the cooperation of State Police Avondale, the Chester County Press obtained an initial public information police report about the accident, which stated that McCarthy was following the

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Chester County Press writer Steven Hoffman’s story in the May 20 edition regarding a dysfunctional board of directors at the Kennett Public Library needed to be written.

From a historical standpoint going back 30 years, the Kennett Library Board of Directors has always been dysfunctional and leaderless, and just plain weak.

We are talking about the Board of Directors only, not the staff or library directors Joe Lordi or Donna Murray.

The professional staff are the only thing that holds the Kennett Public Library together.

In the 40 years I have been a supporter and patron, nothing about the library has changed except its name.

Because of its total failure in leadership and recruiting wealthy benefactors, the library board used its endowment to purchase a six-acre parcel adjacent to Route 1 in Kennett Township after the board failed to persuade Kennett Borough Council to cut the library some slack and provide free public parking off State Street.

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the United States. The recognition will be in effect for the next three years.

As part of the evaluation process, representatives from the Schools to Watch program visited Kennett Middle School, and pointed out several initiatives undertaken by students, teachers and administrators. Among them were daily grade level team meetings that addressed student needs and challenges; the appreciation expressed to teachers, staff and administration for the complexities of each student’s life and the effort made to know each student as early in the school year as

possible; the effort to tap into the cultural diversity of the student population; and the success of the school’s LEAD program that connects every middle school student with an advocate.

Representatives from Kennett Middle School attended the Pennsylvania Association for Middle Level Education Professional Development Institute in late February, where school representatives presented highlights of the school’s programs.

For more than an hour on May 29, the school shut itself down in order to celebrate. To the exuberant strains of the Kennett Middle School Jazz Band, under the direction of Andrew Whisler, each of the three classes – sixth-

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State Senate for nine years and in the U.S. Congress from 1970 to 1975. John H. Ware IV continued this legacy of public service and focused his energies on Oxford.

“My father’s love for the Oxford community ran very deep and he taught that to his children,” said his daughter, Nancy Ware Sapp. “We were always taught to give back to the community that we live in. My father was a friend to everyone. He was the most generous man that I ever knew.”

Brantner said that through the philanthropy and his work to support many Oxford organizations, Ware built a lasting legacy in the town that he loved.

“His thoughts were always for the Oxford community,” Brantner explained. “I can’t say enough about the legacy that he leaves. Those things will live on, which means that he will live on.”

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

Kennett Middle School teachers, left to right, Joy Brady, Joy Rosser, Sara Donovan and Judy Lester were all smiles at the celebration.

Former school Principal Dr. John Carr attended the ceremonies.

, seventh- and eighth-grade – were ushered into the auditorium, followed by teachers and administrators from the Kennett Consolidated School District and the Schools to Watch program.

After a welcome by students Emma Giancola and Molly Hohner of the Student Council, the Eighth- Grade Chorus burst into a rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner,” followed by a performance of American Authors’ “Best Day of My Life.”

“We will continue to empha-

size our strengths, but we will seek to renew innovative ways to attack our areas of improvement,” said Acting Principal Lorenzo DeAngelis. “Our goal is to be successful with high expectations– academically, socially, physically and emotionally. We know that becoming a School to Watch was not an easy task, but we’re up to the challenge and look forward to celebrating this wonderful nomination again in 2018.

DeAngelis gave special credit

to former school principal Dr. John Carr, for his 37 years at the Kennett Middle School.

Additional comments were made by Kennett Consolidated School District Board member Joseph Meola, teacher Melissa Keer, and Bruce Voburgh and Paul Meck, co-directors of the Pennsylvania Schools to Watch program.

A highlight of the celebration included a ten-minute video produced by Brenna Levi, which featured students, teachers,

administrators and staff of the school. The celebration concluded with an appearance by the Phillie Phanatic, who paraded around the entire auditorium as the Jazz Band played “Moves Like Jagger,” a song performed by Maroon Five.

The school will be recognized in Washington, D.C., at the National Schools to Watch Conference, at the end of June.

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the power to mandate sidewalk construction under state law, Walker said. Conceivably, that could extend to forcing homeowners to pay to put in sidewalks or face penalties – but that has never happened and is extremely unlikely to happen, he said.

In the case of the long-proposed sidewalk along Route 82 near the village of Unionville, “If a sidewalk is built there, it is the township’s responsibility to pay for it,” Walker said.

“It would be outrageous to ask individual homeowners to pay for that. I think I’m speaking for all five of us on the board that we believe the township is responsible for that.”

Walker said the adoption of the sidewalk ordinance is aimed at “a commercial property at the end of School House Road, between Walmart and Route 1” that has a sidewalk only halfway to Walmart. He did not name the business. “As a result, people now walk to the end of the sidewalk and step out onto School House Road,” Walker said. “It’s really creating a safety hazard. We’re not even prepared to require a sidewalk be put in there at this point, however.

There is no consideration or intent to require sidewalks be put on any residential property.”

Crawford admitted that the wording of the ordinance did give the impression that sidewalks were being put in at the expense of homeowners, and he apologized. “We’re trying to bring East Marlborough into alignment with code,” he said. “This is not intended to be a sneak attack on residents, believe me.”

The ordinance was intended to make sidewalk construction in the township uniform, specifying width, materials and grading, and to setting parameters for clearing and maintaining existing sidewalks.

“I think the board clearly has gotten the message,” Walker told the crowd. “We will certainly take this back to the drawing board and come up with something that is clearer, and makes it absolutely apparent that we’re not expanding any authority of the township beyond what already exists in the second class township code. We’re happy to table this. I see this more as a procedural matter that, sooner or later, the township should address. We will absolutely work on this further.”

After the sidewalk ordinance was clarified, the crowd

decreased significantly as the regular board meeting began at around 8 p.m., instead of 7 p.m.

During public comment, several residents complained about the increasing volume and duration of fireworks shows at Longwood Gardens. The shows used to be about 10 minutes long, but have become more like half-hour presentations, they said, with more concussive fireworks “that make it sound like a war zone,” one resident told the board. “The whole house was shaking.”

Township manager Jane Laslo said Longwood has been very responsive to past problems, and “I’m sure if we write and tell them there have been some complaints, they will comply with making changes,” she said.

Another resident complained about her neighbors having backyard fireworks, mentioning both the noise and the debris that falls into her yard. Police Chief Robert Clarke was at the meeting and told the resident that, since she knows which homeowners are setting off the fireworks, he would stop at the home and remind them that such large fireworks are illegal in Pennsylvania.

There was a lengthy discussion about plans to preserve two historic structures at 101 Wollaston Road in the township – a house and a back yard shed that are the focus of preservation efforts involving the Historic Commission. John Rosencrans, the chair of the Historic Commission, outlined several ideas for the property, focusing on a plan that would add to the historic building to make it attractive to buyers, and put up two new, small homes on the adjacent land to help pay for the restoration.

The board was unsure if the zoning in the area would permit having three homes on the land, and agreed to study the issue further.

Late in the meeting, Chief Clarke addressed the board about replacing one of the township’s police vehicles. The purchase was budgeted for this year. The oldest vehicle is a 2004 Crown Victoria with 121,000 miles on it. Clarke said the starter has problems, the roof lights have been replaced, and the headlights are unreliable, so the car can be driven only in the daytime. The car was purchased in 2008 for about $2,500. Clarke suggested purchasing a 2015 vehicle and upgrading it to necessary

standards, at a cost of $35,552.

He also suggested adding a VASCAR speed detecting unit, at a cost of about $1,500. The board agreed to the purchase, with the exception of member Robert Weer, Sr., who felt that the purchase was not necessary.

Board member Eddie Caudill pointed out that the money was within the township’s budget, “and this is $10,000 under the budgeted figure,” he said.

The 2004 car will be put up for sale. The spare vehicle in the fleet will now be a 2005 car with 109,000 miles on it.

The township has two officers and three vehicles, with one car being kept as a spare in case of emergencies.

Finally, Walker introduced a proposal to pursue a consultant study of local emergency service providers. “Several municipalities in the region are reviewing operations and costs of emergency services, particularly ambulance services,” Walker said. “Six surrounding municipalities are recommending that we work with consultants to give us their thoughts on a direction to insure that we provide emergency services in the best manner.”

Walker said $5,000 should be set aside as East Marlborough’s contribution to the consultant study. John Weer, a trustee at the Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company, addressed the board, saying that three area fire chiefs are “concerned about the lives and property of the residents that we cover as Po-Mar-Lin. Kennett Borough went with the recommendation of the fire chiefs to support the funding of this, however, to not support the lone individual who put a bid in for this. They support going out and getting at least three bids with three different consultants.

“Po-Mar-Lin has not had any say in any of this,” Weer continued. “We were just brought into this three weeks ago. We understood this was just for EMS and now, all of a sudden, fire’s involved. We’re concerned about our future.”

Walker welcomed opening the consulant search to other firms, and the board approved the expenditure. Further bids will be sought.

For more information on township business, visit www. eastmarlborough.org.

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township board was proposing, I would be furious, and I would think they they are absolutely wacky and should be thrown out of office,” he said as the crowd laughed. “Let me assure you, the last thing that we’re talking about tonight is any mandate that people have to build sidewalks in front of their properties.”

The ordinance, drafted by township solicitor Frone Crawford, is modeled on similar ordinances statewide, and is intended to be used primarily when property owners balk at installing sidewalks that have been required by the township.

It specifies width and materials to be used, and also contains rules about clearing sidewalks of snow and ice.

“I had felt that the township was somewhat remiss in not having a sidewalk ordinance,” Crawford said in his explanation to the crowd. “Most of the municipalities in Chester County that have any form of suburbanization have these ordinances. We were one of the few that did not. I drafted this and presented it to the board for consideration. The ordinance covers something that is quite rare, but very necessary, if the board were to exercise their authority at some point.”

As a second class township, East Marlborough already has

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

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vehicle ahead of him too closely, and at a rate of speed that led to McCarthy’s vehicle colliding with Hammon’s 2006 black Honda Accord.

The report stated that both vehicles proceeded to the intersection of Hidden Pond Drive and East Hillendale Road, before they both stopped. The report also stated that 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.

Although McCarthy was not charged in the accident, the primary violation was identified as “VC 3310(A) Following Too Closely.”

On April 27, the State Police replied to a series of questions posed to them by the Chester County Press about the accident. First, it was revealed that McCarthy told attending State Trooper Erick Baker of the State Police that he had suffered from a momentary seizure that was caused by a previous brain injury. Second, it was revealed that Trooper Erick Baker had known of McCarthy’s medical condition prior to the accident, “which made him accept McCarthy’s reason” for the crash, the e-mail said.

The State Police also responded to a question regarding its standard procedure for how it handles vehicular accidents caused by seizures, such as the kind McCarthy admitted to having on April 13. “As a Trooper, the vehicle code allows us to request that someone’s driving be evaluated in order to see if they are safe to be on the road,” the e-mail read. “If found not safe, then [the driver’s] license can be taken away.”

This information came 12 days after the township’s board of supervisors voted 3-0 to place McCarthy on administrative leave from his duties, and appoint Kennett Township Officer Lydell Nolt as the acting interim police chief, as well as hire two additional part-time police officers.

McCarthy formally resigned from his position on May 7.

In recent weeks, the Chester County Press has obtained additional information that tells a more complete version of what happened on East Hillendale Road on April 13.

The complete police crash report, compiled by the State Police, stated that McCarthy was following Hammon’s vehicle as both were heading east on Hillendale Road, and that McCarthy was driving at a rate of speed that prevented it from stopping prior to colliding with Hammon’s vehicle. After impact, the report said, both vehicles proceeded to Hidden Pond Drive at its intersection with East Hillendale Road, and then stopped.

Trooper Baker stated in the report that when he arrived at the scene, he observed “heavy front end damage” to McCarthy’s vehicle, as well as the same

extent of damage to the back end of Hammon’s vehicle.

Baker spoke with Hammon, who told Baker that he was traveling east on East Hillendale Road, when he saw McCarthy’s vehicle approaching quickly behind him. He told Baker that he thought McCarthy was going to go around him, but instead, McCarthy continued driving straight, and collided with the rear end of Hammon’s black 2006 Honda Accord.

The Chester County Press has also obtained a hand-written document from an unnamed witness at the scene of the crash, who shared what he observed at the scene to a licensed private investigator on April 15. While driving a dump truck, the witness said he was about to turn left onto Hidden Pond Drive, when he heard a loud noise, which he described as a screech and dragging noise. He told the investigator that he looked into his rear-view mirror and saw Hammon’s and McCarthy’s vehicles “connected to each other...A white unmarked police car was in the trunk of the black car in front of it,” the witness stated.

The witness then said that after the two vehicles stopped, McCarthy’s police vehicle backed up, disconnecting itself from Hammon’s vehicle.

Soon after, the police vehicle’s horn was activated. When he approached McCarthy’s vehicle to see if McCarthy was okay, the witness stated that it looked to him as if McCarthy was “fiddling with something. When I got to him, I could see that the air bag had deployed, but [it] looked like it was pushed back into the steering wheel.”

The witness then noted to McCarthy that the police vehicle’s air bag had deployed, which at first, McCarthy denied. Later, the witness stated, McCarthy said that the bag did deploy. Hammon, the witness said, then called 9-1-1, while McCarthy asked for the name and information of the witness.

Trooper Baker did not ask for the witnesses’ name and information, the witness stated.

After the call to 9-1-1 was made, a dispatch was made to McCarthy’s vehicle. “I heard him [McCarthy] ask the location of the accident, and he repeated our location, but didn’t tell him [the police dispatch] that he was involved in the accident,” the witness stated. “At first, he [McCarthy] took all the info like he was going to respond and we [Hammon and the witness] thought, ‘What?’ He’s going to leave and then respond to his own accident? But instead he [McCarthy] did notify State Police and they came in about 15 minutes or so.”

The witnesses’ account of what happened in the ensuing moments after the collision seems to conflict with Baker’s report. In speaking with McCarthy at the scene of the accident, the report states that Baker found McCarthy to be “in a highly confused state of mind. He wasn’t able to thor-

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oughly comprehend what had just happened, nor could he provide a detailed account of what had occurred. Operator 1 [McCarthy] admittedly suffers from chronic brain injury and has suffered a seizure and fainted while driving in the past.”

In speaking with McCarthy, Baker said that McCarthy was unable to provide details about the crash, and that he may have suffered a momentary seizure caused by his chronic brain injury, which stems from a 2008 accident, in which McCarthy, while constructing a food bank location in Kennett Square, severely damaged his head.

While working, he slammed his head into a steel I-beam.

After the accident, he underwent a series of tests, which revealed little in the way of brain damage but later detected the presence of a mark on the brain. McCarthy was later prescribed medication.

It has also been learned that Hammon has hired the Mediabased law firm of DiOrio & Sereni, LLP, as legal representation, and that the firm has sent initial letters to McCarthy, township solicitor David Sander, and all three township supervisors – Robert Hammaker, Dr. Richard Leff and board chairman Scudder Stevens – that effectively puts them on notice that Hammon is seeking claims, not just to the township, but to each supervisor, personally. To date, no lawsuit has officially been filed.

Stevens acknowledged receiving the letter.

“The letter says that Mr. Hammon, through his counsel, is going after the supervisors, personally,” he said. “They put us on notice that they have plans that they want to pursue.

There are no surprises here.

Obviously, they will have to prove their case, and it will flow through in the course of events as it is necessary to do.”

This recent accident involving McCarthy, and the subsequent involvement of DiOrio & Sereni, LLP, practically assures that the township will be pulled into legal proceedings for the second time in four years. On Oct. 4, 2011, McCarthy was driving a township police vehicle on Creek Road in the township when he collided with a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Paula A. Sharpe of Hockessin. Sharpe and her husband, George A. Pigford, then filed a personal injury lawsuit against the township in Sept.

2013.

“I think it’s a very sad situation, of course, and I’m sorry that such an accident occurred, and if anybody had been injured,” Stevens said. “All of that is very unfortunate.”

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While the longterm future of the library no doubt lies in the Kennett Township location, the board of directors completely botched the initial public presentation years ago, which Uncle Irvin attended, by expending a huge sum of money to hire a hotshot architect with national credentials, whose plans were excessive, while failing to engage a strong,

wealthy community leader and a fundraising organization to head up the all-important major gifts campaign.

As a result, their were virtually no major gifts, and the project died.

The newly resurrected fundraising campaign that is ongoing has gained no traction and is dead in the water.

Sadly, the Kennett Public Library will remain at its present location until it reaches out to benefactors who will donate the millions it will need to

relocate.

(Uncle Irvin’s column is his opinion only and is not a news story).

The ninth Chester County Balloon Festival takes flight this June The event is moving to the New Garden Flying Field

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Chester County Balloon Festival is moving to a new venue, the New Garden Flying Field, in 2015.

The ninth annual event will take flight on June 19, 20, and 21.

The festival features more than 20 colorful balloons in the sky. The opportunity to see the launch of these colorful hot air balloons up close is a rare visual spectacle that gives attendees a day filled with fun—and lasting memories.

The balloons will be launched on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings, weather permitting. The launch times of the balloons coincide with when conditions are most favorable.

Tethered and untethered balloon rides will be available during the three-day event.

The Chester County Balloon Festival is the only balloon festival in the area and always attracts thousands of spectators, including many travelers. There will be many family-friendly activities throughout the balloon festival, and the move to the New Garden Flying Field offers unique events. For example, balloon festival attendees can enjoy biplane and helicopter rides and introductory flight lessons.

Each day of the festival has its own lineup of activities, and

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The Chester County Balloon Festival, one of the area’s largest annual attractions, takes place this year on June 19, 20, and 21.

there will be dozens of vendors, ranging from local favorites to national ones, including a variety of clothing and jewelry merchants, crafters, and non-profit organizations with information booths. Victory Brewing Company will be setting up a beer garden.

Another highlight of this year’s event will be a Saturday morning community pancake breakfast sponsored by the local Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association. The popular fireworks display is also returning this year, and is set for 9 p.m. on Saturday.

Admission to the festival is $10 for adults and $5 for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Children under the age of six enter for free. Proceeds from the event benefit local organizations.

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can provide to dozens of nonprofit organizations throughout southern Chester County.

For the current fiscal year, the United Way of Southern Chester County (UWSCC) received $300,000 more in requests from agencies than it could fund.

On May 20, UWSCC officials gathered for the annual meeting to review the current campaign, to discuss the programs the United Way will be funding, and to welcome new board members for the next fiscal year.

Martie Olson, the president of this year’s campaign, explained that the UWSCC does much more than collect and distribute the donations it receives. The organization has implemented several different strategies to, in Olson’s words, “make every donor dollar impactful.”

She explained, “For every dollar donated to the United Way, we add a value with…initiatives and services.”

One such service is the Literacy in Financial Training (LIFT) program, where volunteer mentors are paired with individuals who need help budgeting for their monthly expenses.

The United Way also provides mentoring services to the leaders of agencies in the area, so that those agencies can operate as efficiently as possible. These mentoring services are provided at no cost.

UWSCC officials also coordinate two fundraisers, the Chocolate Lovers Festival and the Unionville-Chadds Ford Family Night Out, and they raised a total of $21,713 for the current fiscal year through these events.

Carrie Freeman, the CEO of the UWSCC, is very involved with a new initiative in the area, the Family Promise of Southern Chester County, a group working to help homeless families.

“Our executive director, Carrie Freeman, does a great job for the United Way of Southern Chester County,” said Olson. “One of her roles is to be involved in the community and with the other philanthropic agencies to help identify needs and areas of concern. A few years ago, Carrie and some other agency directors began to talk about the growing issue of homelessness in our area. In the 2013-2014 school year, a survey showed that just in our little area—including Kennett, Unionville, Oxford, and Avon Grove school districts, there were almost 500 children impacted by homelessness.”

There were no shelters in the area to help those families. But Olson explained that Freeman

worked with others to develop a task force that led to the development of Family Promise of Southern Chester County, which will use an established model of working with area churches to provide shelter to families who need it. Family Promise will also help these individuals headed on a path to self-sufficiency.

These extra services and initiatives illustrate how UWSCC officials are continually looking to meet the needs of the community. The UWSCC has long been a leading supporter of non-profits in the area. For the 2015-2016 year, the United Way will be distributing $900,000 to 28 different programs in southern Chester County. Of that total, $434,280 of the allocations will be used for crisis intervention programs, such as the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County or the Oxford Neighborhood Services Center. Another $252,640 will be allocated for programs like the Adult Literacy Program at Kennett Public Library that help people transition to independence through education. And $213,080 is being distributed for programs that promote stability and sustainability, like the Tick Tock Early Learning Center or La Comunidad Hispana.

Listening to all the services that the non-profits in the area provide to local residents is a good way to learn about the level of needs that exist in the community.

“When I started on the board, I was not aware of the poverty issue in the area,” Olson explained. She noted that some parts of the county have 20 percent of the population living below the poverty level.

Freeman explained that UWSCC has a unique way of determining how the money raised each year is distributed to the local agencies that are seeking funding. A group of panelists comprised of residents or businesspeople with connections to southern Chester County attend presentations by officials from the agencies, and they use that information to determine the level of support that the United Way can provide.

Although the southern Chester County area is comparatively affluent, there are still many families who struggle to meet their basic needs. Staffers with organizations like the Kennett Area Community Service and Oxford Neighborhood Services Center work year-round to try to help residents in need. Listening to the stories that these non-profit officials shared made a lasting impression with the panelists.

Chadds Ford resident Alyson Clements serves as an allocations panelist for UWSCC after

Martie Olson, the president of the current campaign, said that the United Way of Southern Chester County does many things to stretch the money that is contributed.

moving to the area from Atlanta, where she was also involved with the United Way. “Chester County as a whole is promoted as a wonderful place to live and it certainly is,” Clements said. “But no matter what community you move to, there are going to be great needs.

While some of the needs might be obvious, other issues might not receive much attention.

“What surprised me,” said Clements, “is that some of the agencies were talking about human-trafficking being a problem in this area. I did not expect that.”

Clements said that it was difficult to make decisions about funding levels for the non-profits because they are all doing things that help people in the community.

“Every single one of them is advocating for a cause that tugs on your heartstrings,” Clements said, adding that she was very impressed with the allocation process that the UWSCC has set up.

“The way that the United Way of Southern Chester County is run is first-rate,” Clements said. “It is very professionally run. Carrie is passionate and organized.”

Olson said that serving on the board of directors for the United Way for the last six years has been a great learning experience for her.

“It has been an incredibly fulfilling experience for me,” she said. “I have learned everything

from how to stuff an envelope most efficiently to how to run a $1.25 million campaign. My advice to the new board is to continue to be involved and active, as it is critical to the aforementioned value add of United Way. Try to leave a United Way legacy.

Be a Jeff Yetter and come up with the idea for the Chocolate Lovers Festival or a Catherine Britt or Sharon Parker, who [developed the idea] behind our wonderful community pasta dinner.”

Olson also talked about how the needs in the area continue to grow, but the United Way’s ability to expand the annual campaign is dwindling.

“We are starting to see a downturn in some corporate donations,” Olson explained.

“We continue to gain some big donors. We are also making up [some shortfalls] with mail campaigns. The composition of our donors is changing.”

Many people who reside in southern Chester County work in Delaware or Maryland, so one of the ongoing efforts of the UWSCC is to encourage people to give where they live.

“We do rely on people working out of the area to send money home,” said Freeman. “One of our strategies is to reach out to the local residents through the mail.”

Freeman talked about some of the inherent efficiencies of contributing to the United Way of Southern Chester County.

“It’s very easy to be committed to a single charity, but it’s

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Dave Salomaki will serve as the president for the next fiscal year.

the concept that one gift to the United Way of Southern Chester County, one gift to the large community pot, helps a lot of different organizations because there is a major cumulative gift that they can count on and really do something with. Together, our gifts can sustain many non-profits.”

Anyone who would like to contribute to the campaign can send the donation to the UWSCC, 106 West State St. Kennett Square, Pa. 19348 or make the donation online at www.unitedwayscc.org.

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

Marathon runner Nikolas Toocheck gets Community Leadership Award The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN) has selected Chester County resident Nikolas Toocheck to receive a 2015 PCFSN Community Leadership Award.

The award is given annually to individuals or organizations who improve the lives of others within their community by providing or enhancing opportunities to engage in sports, physical activities, fitness or nutrition-related programs.

At age 9, Toocheck created his own philanthropic campaign called Running the World for Children, running a marathon on each continent of the world to raise money and awareness to help children in need. He raised more than

$42,000 for non-profit Operation Warm, helping more than 2,100 children receive coats.

Completing his final continent on Sept. 6, 2014, he is the youngest person in history to run a marathon on all seven continents.

Toocheck’s next project is running a marathon in each U.S. state, continuing his efforts to help kids in need. He will raise money and awareness for children to receive the gift of sight by supporting the Seva Foundation.

Visit www.nikrunstheworld. com for more information.

“Nikolas Toocheck has worked to consistently promote physical activity, sports and/or good nutrition throughout the community,” said Shellie Pfohl, executive director of the Office of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.

“For our nation to become healthier, it has to be transformed by acts of people and organizations such as Nikolas, and because of Nikolas’s efforts and contributions, his community can embrace a healthier and more active lifestyle. Together, we are all working to make our nation a healthier one.”

Dean Karnazes, ultramarathoner, community fitness leader, friend, mentor and hero to Nikolas, recently wrote, “In a world that sometimes seems so divided and riddled with conflict, Nikolas provides a shining beckon of hope.”

This year, the President’s Council presented the Community Leadership Award to 47 recipients across the country for making sports, physical activity, fitness, and nutrition-related programs available in their communities.

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Scheduling changes for AGIS students concern parents

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Avon Grove School District is moving forward with scheduling changes for the Avon Grove Intermediate School (AGIS) despite the fact that some parents are concerned that children are being deprived of sufficient time for physical education, recess, and lunch during the school day.

A standing-room-only crowd turned out for the May 28 school board meeting at the Avon Grove Intermediate School, and more than a dozen people voiced their opposition to a plan that would establish 90-minute educational blocks for core subjects like language arts and math because, to accommodate these longer educational blocks, the number of physical education classes would be decreased, the health curriculum would be included in the physical education classes, and the amount of time that third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students have for lunch and recess would be trimmed from an hour to about 45 minutes.

By implementing these changes, district officials said, students would have more time to focus on core subjects like English, math, social studies, and science.

“It is our firm belief that this is best for the Avon Grove Intermediate

School,” Superintendent Dr. Christopher Marchese said.

However, parents expressed their reservations about the proposed changes. Some were concerned about the loss of time spent on physical education when childhood obesity is such a major problem.

Others argued that opportunities to be active during the school day stimulates brain activity and promotes overall mental and physical wellness. Several people said that the district is placing too much of an emphasis on teaching to standardized tests, and the proposed scheduling change is another example of that.

District officials were adamant that the changes would be beneficial overall to students. The school district has engaged the community in several initiatives, including the updating of the strategic plan, where officials have heard from stakeholders that the academic achievement in the district is good, but not great.

The district has undertaken various initiatives, including making financial decisions about the annual budget, that are focused specifically on how to boost academic achievement for students. One of the desired outcomes of the proposed schedule changes at AGIS would certainly be to improve academic achievement.

Assistant superintendent Dr.

Margaret Sharp explained that the district held two information sessions for parents to explain some of the changes in the schedule at Avon Grove Intermediate School, and how those changes will benefit students. Sharp said that the district is taking “a systems approach to increasing the learning opportunities for all students.”

Avon Grove Intermediate School principal Jeffrey Detweiler said that several recurring themes emerged during the recent information sessions, most notably that parents were concerned that children wouldn’t have adequate time to buy and eat lunch, and the loss of recess time and physical education classes would be detrimental to students.

Detweiler said that parents made it clear that they didn’t think test scores should be the motivating factor behind changes to the Avon Grove Intermediate School schedule.

Some of these same sentiments were expressed by about a dozen people during public comment of the May 28 school board meeting.

One resident said that decreasing physical education is the opposite of what the district should be doing since being active is such an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

Jeffrey Whitmer, a health and physical education teacher at AGIS,

said that students learn valuable lessons in health and physical education classes, and the amount of time that these teachers have to make a difference in the lives of students shouldn’t be reduced. As an example, he mentioned a lesson that he taught recently about bike safety, which could help a student avoid a serious injury.

Olivia McGarvey, a ninth-grader, recalled that physical education was an important part of the school day when she was the age of students at AGIS. “That’s my mental break every single day,” McGarvey said of physical education classes. “I would go home and talk about it because it was the highlight of my day.”

Despite the comments about the benefits of physical education, Marchese reiterated the administration’s position that the proposed changes would benefit the students.

Marchese added that the response from the community illustrates the strong desire that everyone has to put children first.

“The administration heard a lot of good information and feedback from our parents,” he said, explaining that the administration still supported the proposed changes for the 2015-2016 school year.

The school board did not need to approve the proposed schedule

change at AGIS. “The board doesn’t vote on that change. It’s an administrative change,” school board president Brian Gaerity explained. He added that the board would be voting on the reduction in staffing that would coincide with the schedule change—five full-time health and physical education positions were being eliminated.

When it came time for that vote, several board members talked about why they were supportive of the administration’s plan, even if some parents were unhappy with it.

Board member Bonnie Wolff talked about how the additional educational time—up to one hour a day—would help students as they advance up the grades. The extra time spent on core subjects would pay dividends for the rest of a student’s academic career, which is important because state standards are only becoming more rigorous.

Wolff talked about how even very good biology students struggle to pass the Keystone exam on the subject because it is so challenging.

Gaerity also talked about how the proposed changes should help the students become more academically prepared, while also refuting the idea that the changes are being made to improve standardized test scores.

“This change is not driven by test scores,” Gaerity said. “It’s to make sure that our kids are academically prepared so that they can go on to the middle school and high school.

These things are critical.”

Regarding the concerns of some parents that 90-minute blocks of educational time will be too long for the youngsters, Gaerity said that he has trust that the district’s teachers will “do a terrific job of making a class interesting and fun.”

Board member Patrick Walker, who has two children who will be affected by the scheduling changes, said that while he had some reservations about the proposal, he was still willing to support it.

“While I don’t agree with the entire schedule… I think the changes are good,” Walker said. “I think the good outweighs the bad.”

The board voted 6-1 in favor of the reduction in staffing, with Edward Farina being the lone vote against it.

Marchese, Gaerity, and Walker each separately talked about how, once the new schedule goes in place in September, the district would be responsive to any issues that arise.

“If something is wrong, we will fix it,” Gaerity promised.

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

Board approves major reconstruction projects to New Garden Flying Field

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer It is only the beginning of June, and it’s already been a good year for the New Garden Flying Field.

On June 19, 20 and 21, the air field will play host to the Chester County Balloon Festival for the first time, and on Monday night at the New Garden Township Supervisors meeting, approval was given to several projects that will modernize the air field for the next several years, as well as extend the contract of a valued associate of the air field.

Based on the recommendation of New Garden Flying Field Manager

Jon Martin, the supervisors gave approval to award the contract to the Daisy Construction Company, for the reconstruction of the flying field’s runway, as well as runway safety area improvements, including grading and drainage and the construction of a retaining wall; the electrical service relocation for the flying field; the installation of lighted airfield signage; and air field obstruction clearing.

The New Castle, De.-based company served as the low bidder, at a cost of $6.731 million. It will be awarded the project contingent upon additional funding, and review of the bid from the Bureau of Aviation and

the Federal Aviation Administration.

The board also approved the purchase of a hangar construction kit that will enable the Flying Field to build seven additional T-hangars and two box hangars at the air field.

The purchase of the kit received its lowest bid from Erect-a-Tube, Inc., a Harvard, Ill.-based aircraft hangar company, for the amount of $204,957. Martin said that the entire cost of the project is estimated at $1.4 million, and that 70 percent of it will be paid for through a state grant, estimated to be $1 million.

The board also approved extending the lease contract at the Flying Field for the Experimental Aircraft

Association’s [EAA] Chapter 240, for a period of 20 years, with two, four-year options. The EAA is a national organization based in Wisconsin, that has about 180,000 members nationwide.

“Our local chapter has about 180 members, so that’s a very vibrant and growing chapter, and it’s made up of people from all walks of life – most of them pilots – with a passion for flying,” Martin said. “Many of them are tenants of ours at the airport. They do a tremendous amount for the airport, and having them located at the airport far exceeds the value of what we could ever rent that hangar for, on an on-going basis.”

In other business, New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson gave an update on the ongoing discussions about the start of a regional police force in southern Chester County. After reading an article that appeared in the May 27 edition of the Chester County Press that summarized the overwhelming rejection of the concept expressed

by London Grove Township residents to its supervisors on May 21 – Simpson said that he concludes that the township is very likely to drop out of consideration for regional police coverage.

“While this is discouraging – I’d like to see them [London Grove

Township] stay in – I think it’s time we start to identify the stakeholders who are sincere in the process,” said Simpson, who told the board that as of right now, Kennett Township, Kennett Square Borough, West Grove Borough and New Garden Township remain interested in pursuing the concept.

He said that township supervisor Randy Geouque has contacted Kennett Square Borough Mayor Matt Fetick to arrange a follow-up meeting to continue discussions with the participating municipalities.

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

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Local News PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS Kennett Square Police cited Jeremias Morales-Lopez, 27, of Kennett Square, for public drunkenness on May 10 at 2:09 a.m. after a report of someone laying on the ground in the 100 block of North Broad Street.

Kennett Square Police cited Guillermo Guitierez, 32, of Kennett Square, for public drunkenness on May 10 at 11:51 p.m. after police saw him staggering in the 100 block of East Maple Alley.

He was released at his residence.

Kennett Square Police cited Victor Cisneros-Garcia, 35, of Kennett Square, for public drunkenness on May 4 after police saw him stumbling along the railroad tracks between Center Street and Grant Way. He was released at his residence.

OPEN CONTAINER Kennett Square Police cited Nicholas Ruiz, 23, and Alejandro Vega-Sosa, 39, both of Kennett Square, for consuming alcoholic beverages in public after they were found with open containers of alcohol on the railroad tracks between South Walnut and South Broad streets on April 30 at 3:38 p.m.

UNDERAGE DRINKING Kennett Square Police cited two 17-year-old boys from Kennett Square for underage drinking after they were found intoxicated in the 300 block of Walnut Court Way on April 29 at 6:33 p.m. They were released to their parents.

DRUG CHARGES On May 16 at 1:35 a.m., New Garden Township Police stopped a car for a traffic violation on Newark Road and found that the driver, David Duszak, 41, of Landenberg, possessed marijuana. There was a strong odor of marijuana in the car, according to police. Duszak admitted to drug possession and was arrested.

On May 22, Pennsylvania State Police Avondale stopped a car on Route 41, south of Baltimore Pike, and found that Scott Douglas Riale and John Frederick Boddy, both of Landenberg, had heroin and heroin paraphernalia.

On May 23, Pennsylvania State Police Avondale stopped a car at Montana Drive and Oxford Road in East Nottingham Township after a hit-and-run crash, and found that the driver, Wesley Michael Burritt, of Oxford, had heroin and heroin paraphernalia.

Amanda Corinne Beiler, of West Grove, was charged with drug possession after a traffic stop by Pennsylvania State Police Avondale on May 21 at routes 1 and 796 in Penn Township. She was found with drugs and drug paraphernalia.

SOLICITING VIOLATIONS Kennett Square Police cited Power Home Remodeling Group, of Chester, Pa., after a company employee was found soliciting without a borough permit on May 13 at 5:16 p.m. in the 400 block of Ridge Avenue.

On May 17, Kennett Square Police cited SFE Energy of Wilmington, Del., after the com-

pany’s employees were found soliciting without a borough permit on May 17 in the 500 block of East South Street. Among them was Isaiah Billington, 25, of Wilmington, Del., who had previously been warned not to solicit without a permit.

CHILD’S CAR STOLEN On May 6 at about 3:26 p.m., Sean Christopher Purnell, 44, of Coatesville, was seen by employees at the Walmart store in East Marlborough Township as he removed a 12-volt red convertible child’s toy car without paying for it. Pennsylvania State Police Avondale were contacted and Purnell was arrested at the store.

BURGLARY Overnight on May 15, a home at 89 Greenlawn Road in Cochranville was burglarized. The stolen items included multiple pieces of jewelry, a box of silver coins, Sterling silver (including a Kate Spade tea strainer), and a semi-automatic handgun. Anyone with information is asked to call Pennsylvania State Police Avondale at 610268-2022.

ARREST AFTER PURSUIT Kennett Square Police arrested David Villafane, 38, of Kennett Square, on May 7 at 11:58 p.m. after a pursuit that began at South Union Street and West Mulberry Street and ended in the 700 block of Mason Avenue.

Villafane was charged with fleeing police, improper use of traffic signals, running stop signs and yield signs, speeding and careless driving. He was

Franklin Township man arrested for child pornography

By John Chambless Staff Writer Patrick Charles Welsh, 58, of Franklin Township, was arrested on May 22 on 502 felony counts of possessing child pornography.

In a report issued on May 22, Pennsylvania State Police Avondale said that on Dec. 1, 2014, members of the State Police Computer Crime Unit released pending a summons from District Court.

CLOTHING STOLEN A home on Allsmeer Drive in West Grove was entered without force on May 10 between 2 and 9:30 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Stolen were women’s underwear, bikini tops, photographs and prescription medication.

NECKLACE AND KINDLE STOLEN On May 19, Kennett Square Police got a report that between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on May 14, a gold necklace with a cross, and a Kindle HD6 kids edition with an orange flip case were stolen from a vehicle parked at the rear of the 300 block of East Linden Street.

WALLET TAKEN A wallet with an estimated value of $200, containing $150 in cash, two debit cards and one credit card, was stolen from a

discovered that Welsh was sharing images of child pornography over the internet from his home computer. On March 25, police executed a search warrant at Welsh’s home on Chesterville Road in Franklin Township, seizing two computers and two external hard drives. Police later found images and videos depicting child pornography on the computers and drives.

On May 22, Welsh was arrested and arraigned on 502 felony counts, including possession of child pornography.

He was arraigned by Judge Matthew Seavey and bail was set at $150,000 unsecured. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on May 29 in District Court.

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

business in the 500 block of South Union Street in Kennett Square on May 9. The victim told police that the wallet was left accidentally at the business between 6 and 8:42 p.m.

there wa body damage to one side of the car. On May 28, police announced the arrest of Abby Carrigan, 24, of Kennett Square, and Hillari Parker, 28, of Landenberg, on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft, receiving stolen property and criminal conspiracy.

TOOLS STOLEN Power tools worth several hundred dollars were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the parking lot of the Acme market in London Grove Township overnight on May 18, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022.

CAR BORROWED AND DAMAGED On March 29, Kennett Square Police received a report that the victim had parked in the public parking garage in Kennett Square on March 28 to visit a friend. They accidentally left their car keys at the house.

When they returned on March 29, they found that the car’s front headlight was smashed and

DUI Anthony Butler, 39, of Kennett Square, was arrested for DUI

by Kennett Square Police after an accident in the 500 block of West State Street on May 3 at 11:42 p.m. He was released to a friend pending a summons from District Court.

On May 15 at 5:30 p.m., a car being driven on East Cypress Street in Kennett was struck from behind by a car driven

by Antonio Vargas-Rivero, 34, of Kennett Square, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Vargas-Rivero drove away, but his car was later found on McFarlan Road, south of Baltimore Pike. Police determined that he was DUI.

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Opinion

Editorial

Letter to the Editor

An open letter to the high school graduation class of 2015

Column was unfair to police officers

Welcome to your pre-graduation reading assignment.

You will be relieved to know that although this is a required read, there will be no homework at the end of it, nor will it include substantive and exhaustive life lessons from your local newspaper’s editorial team. Trust us, you will be bombarded with all of that in the coming weeks, when you will be forced to suffer through the pomp and circumstance of your actual commencement, one that will signal the end of one chapter of your life and the beginning of a new one. This, however, we know for certain: That in the coming weeks and months, you will be asked to answer that old chestnut, ‘What do you plan on majoring in at college?’ or ‘What do you wish to do for a career?’ so many times that the idea of placing your answer on a sandwich board and attaching it to your chest as your summer attire may not be that far out of the question.

For now, though, your only assignment is to enjoy the words of some of our nation’s top celebrities, who recently threw on some serious bling and academic regalia and spoke to college graduates.

We, as journalists, spend our lives chasing down facts, and as you begin the next chapter of your life, we offer two of them: Your tomorrows will reveal your course in life, and you are smarter than you think you are.

Congratulations.

“Don’t leave crumbs...Take the lid off the man-made roofs we put above ourselves and always play like an underdog.”

– Matthew McConaughey, at the University of Houston “Remember last Super Bowl, when the Patriots won?

You may be thinking of Tom Brady’s deflated footballs right now, but I’m thinking of Katy Perry’s halftime performance. She was on stage dancing with two sharks.

The shark on the right knew every dance move and performed perfectly. But it was the left shark, the one who went rogue and danced to his own crazy beat, who stole the show. So don’t ever be a conformist for convenience sake...Be the left shark.”

– Meredith Vieira, at Boston University “We are now deep in the most serious environmental crisis in human history. I believe all of you can avoid this looming disaster. And, as much as I love my ‘Uptown Funk,’ I nevertheless hope all of you can avoid another Disco Era, and especially those polyester leisure suits.”

– Bill Nye, at Rutgers University “It’s time to say ‘Good-bye’ to the person we’ve become, who we’ve worked so hard to perfect, and to make some crucial decisions in becoming who we’re going to be. For me, I’ll have to figure out how to do an hour-long show every night. And you at some point will have to sleep. I am told the Adderall wears off eventually.”

– Stephen Colbert, at Wake Forest University

Letter to the Editor: Uncle Irvin...continually comments on various southern Chester County matters as if he is an expert on all things Chester County. Because of his connection to the newspaper, he uses it as a personal forum. It is supposed to be a newspaper that presents the facts, and not a personal opinion—which at times is completely off. As is the case in this matter, Uncle Irvin is wrong again and totally misinformed. Here are some of the facts on the Chief Albert McCarthy crashes: in both crashes, Chief McCarthy was deemed to be at fault. A trooper or police officer has discretion when deciding whether or not to cite a motorist for a summary traffic violation. Sometimes, police officers issue a warning based on the totality of the circumstances. This includes whether or not the person takes responsibility for their actions, past history and several other factors. The goal is to promote compliance with laws.

As far as the Chief McCarthy crashes, there was no evidence that the chief was driving recklessly, speeding, etc. By your

own reporting, you report that the chief suffered some type of medical condition that caused him to “black out.” There was no evidence of impaired driving related to alcohol or illegal drug usage.

The procedure in these types of cases where a medical condition is believed to be the leading factor of the crash is to request a Special Drivers Examination for the operator.

This is handled by PennDOT and medical examinations are required. After a medical opinion is provided to PennDOT, they review the case and make a determination as to whether or not the operator is fit to operate a vehicle. This is the procedure for everyone, including police officers. As far as McCarthy not being cited, the trooper used his discretion, as thousands of other officers typically do when the factor of a crash is a medical condition. Heart attacks, strokes, and seizures, are unpredictable. It would be callous in most cases for a police officer to cite an operator at fault in a crash due to a medical condition. I can see the headline now: “Police Officer Cites Driver who Suffered Heart Attack.”

It would lead to more police bashing and another round of everyone trying to tell police how to do their jobs. As long as the police officer takes action to ensure that the operator is medically fit to operate a motor vehicle, in other words the request for a Special Drivers Examination, which is probably mandatory in the Pennsylvania State Police, the police officer has met his or her responsibility.

To address the comment in the column that citing Chief McCarthy would have possibly prevented the second crash, that is totally false.

Even if the chief was cited and then found guilty, which is highly unlikely, his driving privilege would not have been suspended if his driving record was clean. Due to privacy concerns and HIPPA, the Pennsylvania State Police is probably unable to officially comment on what actions were taken.

Please know that the Pennsylvania State Police probably has a policy in place for these type of incidents

and it was followed.

Chief McCarthy was not given preferential treatment. He was treated as Albert McCarthy, which is the same as Uncle Irvin probably would have been treated in this matter. Stop disparaging the integrity of the troopers who investigated these crashes. I think you owe these hardworking men and women an apology. In summary, Albert McCarthy was not given preferential treatment. A hardworking man who did nothing wrong other than suffering an unpredictable medical emergency was not cited for an accident. I hope troopers and police officers use the same common sense and discretion if it were my family member. I wish the persons injured in the crashes full and speedy recoveries, and relief in civil court, which is where this case belongs.

Thankless Job Letter submitted to chestercounty.com.

(Uncle Irvin’s response): My column is and always has been my opinion. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives me—and you—that right. If you paid attention in school, you would know that and write to me to disagree with my opinion, which is your right.

Why did Area 19 Republican leader Jane Ladley vote to endorse John P. Coldiron for re-election?

Letter to the Editor: Recently, the East Nottingham Township Citizens for Open Honest Government (ENTCOHG) exposed what is believed to be a [questionable real-estate plan] on the taxpayers of East Nottingham Township. As a result of several requests from voters, we are doing a follow-up article to answer some of the residents’ questions.

One of the questions is who, on the East Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors, had knowledge of the alleged real-estate deal. Here is what has been documented. On Dec. 29, 2014 there was a closeout meeting for the township. The supervisors in attendance were John P. Coldiron, Art Rieck, and Gene Turns. In addition to the three supervisors, the township secretary/ records officer and the treasurer were in attendance. At this meeting, John P. Coldiron had the potential real estate transaction added to the agenda and attempted to bring it to a vote to have the township solicitor draft an agreement of

sale. It was a blessing for the township residents that two of the other supervisors that were present at the meeting had the common sense to stop the vote.

At the Jan. 5, 2015 organization/ regular meeting, with all board members in attendance, the real estate transaction was not listed on the agenda. A fact-finding meeting was scheduled to take place prior to the regular board meeting. At the last moment, the fact-finding meeting was changed to an executive session. When the regular meeting started, John P. Coldiron announced the executive session was in lieu of the factfinding meeting. According to a supervisor, this executive session involved the questionable realestate deal. The board failed to realize that this executive session was possibly a violation of the sunshine act. It is alleged that the violation is due to the fact that there was not a 24-hour notice given to the board members prior to the executive session.

It was confirmed by a supervisor that was at the meeting that

the real-estate issue involving the fairground was the subject of the executive session. No details of the meeting were disclosed at that time.

Another question that was presented at this executive session was how the township would fund this purchase of this fairgrounds.

ENTCOHG was informed by a supervisor that some of the money would come from a grant program. The same supervisor stated that John P. Coldiron proposed that the township would have to raise property taxes in 2016 to pay for the difference. If the board did deliberate on imposing a tax in an executive session, could this be yet another violation of the Sunshine Act? East Nottingham Township residents have not had a township property tax for many years.

Think of the adverse effect a township property tax would have on our economy, as well as our personal lives. Think of the adverse effect this will have on our senior citizens.

One resident questioned if there

were any other properties being considered, and where they were located. ENTCOHG could not answer this question because it does not know of any documentation, evidence, or discussion of any other properties.

What is known is that supervisor Jane Ladley, the chairperson of Area 19 Republicans, had full knowledge of this real estate affair when she voted to bestow the Area 19 Republican Party endorsement upon John P. Coldiron on March 19, 2015.

It has become apparent that at least some of the voters of East Nottingham Township and Area 19 are waking up and paying attention to what is going on in the township, as evidenced by the results of the last election. It is time for all East Nottingham Township residents to start attending township meetings and asking questions. When things don’t add up, request public records, ask questions and verify the facts.

Rick Orner Member of ENTCOHG entcohg@gmail.com

Opinion

Dealing with the Cybersecurity threat

By Congressman Joe Pitts It sounds like something from a movie script: a few weeks ago, it was reported that Vladimir Putin’s Russian spies had hacked into State Department

computers, and through them, the White House computers.

They accessed sensitive information, including details about the President’s private schedule.

How did they do it? The same phishing techniques used in

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the spam emails we all receive every day.

But as frightening as this is, it wasn’t the first time it’s happened. Similar reports came out just in October.

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has even stated that many times, China and others get access to our systems “just by pretending to be someone else.”

There has been a great deal of media coverage of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of her private email address for government business. It’s important to note that this story too was made public by a hacker, who gained access to the email account of her friend Sidney Blumenthal.

But it’s not just the American government that is being targeted; so are private companies. In May of last year, the Department of Justice charged five Chinese military hackers in absentia for attempting to hack nuclear power, metals, and solar products industries in Western Pennsylvania.

According to the Washington Post, over 3,000 companies were

alerted to cyberattacks by federal agents in 2013 alone.

Breaches at health insurance providers Anthem and Blue Cross compromised the medical information of millions of Americans.

North Korean agents hacked Sony Pictures in retaliation for a movie that ridiculed dictator Kim Jong Un. Clearly, this is a growing problem, one that threatens our security and our economy. We know that our enemies are investing more and more in programs to attack us, and so we ought to invest more in our defenses to protect ourselves. We can’t count on them to lose interest.

Part of why we’re under attack is good news: our virtual economy is thriving. Americans did $79.6 billion of business online, just in the fourth quarter of 2014. This figure has been steadily growing since 2005, when Internet sales accounted for only 2.4 percent of American retail sales. Now that figure is 6.5 percent of total U.S. retail sales. It’s no surprise that thieves and our geopolitical enemies alike would look for opportunities to

exploit vulnerabilities in American e-commerce.

We have the largest economy in the world, the greatest military in the history of the world, the plurality of the world’s top companies, top innovators, top institutions of higher education, and technology centers. It is for these reasons that we’re a target.

The more that our technology has improved, the better the hackers have got, too. Technology moves so fast that often our laws just can’t keep up. Our Founding Fathers set up a system that required patient, deliberative thought before we could change the law. But Congress can’t just wait for another big attack to happen. Congress’ first priority must always be the protection of the security of the American people— and that includes cybersecurity.

That is why, this week, Congress passed two bills to keep our cybernetworks safe, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act. These bills were recommended by the Intelligence Committee and the Homeland

Security Committee, respectively. These bills should help us to facilitate cooperation between the federal government and the private sector, to stop cyber threats.

They would do so by directing the Director of National Intelligence to create procedures for sharing imminent threat information with the private sector, and allowing private sector entities to share cyber threat indicators or defensive measures against cyber threats.

I’m pleased to say that this is an area of bipartisan agreement.

President Obama issued an Executive Order in February, and even some state governors have taken the initiative to frustrate hackers. The same day he issued his Executive Order, the President held a cybersecurity summit at Stanford University, where he rightly said that cyberthreats are “one of the most serious economic national security challenges that we face as a nation.” The President has stated his support for these bills, and, after the Senate passes them, will sign them into law.

There is too much at stake not to.

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Obituaries JOE WILLIAMS, JR.

DEBORAH ANN MILLER

Vice Admiral Joe Williams, Jr. USN (retired), died peacefully on May 15 in Kennett Square at the age of 92. His wife, Margaret, was at his side.

He was a native of Magnolia, Ark., and attended college for a year following high school prior to joining the United States Navy in October 1940 as an apprentice seaman. Thirty-seven years later, after holding all rates and ranks through Vice Admiral, he retired from the Navy. Among other decorations, he received the Legion of Merit with Gold Star and the Distinguished Service Medal.

During World War II, he served as an enlisted man in the Atlantic and Caribbean, and after being commissioned Ensign in April 1944, he spent the rest of the war in the amphibious forces through the New Guinea and Philippine campaigns. He ended the war as Commanding Officer of a rocket launching LCI(R).

After the war, he attended Submarine School in June 1949 and later commanded one diesel and two nuclear submarines for a total of eight years. He served as Deputy Director Special Projects Office in Washington, the group responsible for Polaris, Poseidon and Trident Weapons Systems. He then served as Chief of Staff for Submarine Force Atlantic in Norfolk, Va. Subsequently, he was selected to Rear Admiral and became Director of Submarine Warfare at the Pentagon.

His next tour of duty was Commander Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va., the Navy’s largest shipyard. After being promoted to Vice Admiral, he finished his career with three years as Commander Submarine Atlantic Fleet and Commander Submarine Forces, NATO. Vice Admiral Williams retired from the Navy in 1977 and for the next four years was Director of Nuclear Submarine Construction, General Dynamics. He left that position to form his own nuclear utility management firm, providing consulting services to various utilities. He served as Senior Vice President, Nuclear for both Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company and Toledo Edison Power Company.

While in the Navy and under Navy auspices, Vice Admiral Williams attended the United States Naval War College, the United States Nuclear Engineering School, the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Maryland, from which he earned a B.S. in business.

Vice Admiral Williams was married to the former Margaret Smith of Cotton Plant, Ark., and they had been living in Kennett Square. He is survived by his wife of 73 years; his son, Clark Williams of Pendleton, Ore.; and daughters Marcia Bohannon of Tarija, Bolivia, and Susan Jo Williams of Austin, Texas. Also surviving are grandchildren Dr. Stewart Williams of San Francisco, and Margaret Heil of Nahant, Mass., who is married to John Heil and has two children, Collette and Nathaniel.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on June 14 at the Crosslands Campus (at Kendall-Crosslands Communities), 1660 E. Street Road (off Route 926), Kennett Square. An interment ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on June 15 at The U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium, 101 Cooper Road, Annapolis, Md. Memorial contributions in the memory of Vice Admiral Joe Williams, Jr. USN (retired) may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 First Street, SW, Rochester, MN 55905; or The Submarine Force Library and Museum, 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton, CT 06340. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

Deborah Ann Miller, 44, of Nottingham, passed away on May 23 at home.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Virginia Miller Campbell of Nottingham and the late Roger Dale Campbell. Deborah was a member of the Lighthouse Freewill Baptist Church in Nottingham. She enjoyed riding go-karts with her nephew.

She is survived by her mother; four children, Sasha Speakman of California, Joshua Gilbert of Cochranville, Allen Speakman of Lexington, N.C., and Gary Ryan Gilbert of Cochranville.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Doranda Campbell.

Graveside services were held May 29 at Nottingham Cemtery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

RUTH ELLEN LAWS CRAIG Ruth Ellen Laws Craig, 87, of Lincoln University, passed away suddenly on May 20 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of John M. Craig. Born in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of the late Walter Pierce and Ruth Lipscomb Laws. Ruth was employed with DuPont as a secretary for 25 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Newport, Del. She enjoyed cooking, reading, travel, luncheons with Conrad Ladies, and spending time with family and her grandchildren. She especially enjoyed her family reunions at Nottingham Park.

She is survived by her husband; nine children, Jacques Craig (Jill), Johnathan Craig, Ann Marie Spencer (Larry), Michele Swan (the late Kenneth Swan), Beth Tanzilli (John), Wallace Craig (Janet), Thomas Craig (Alice), Stephen Craig (Lisa), and Edward Taylor (Cindi); 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services were held May 30. Interment was in Kemblesville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Obituaries continued on Page 9A He is survived by his wife; one son, John C. Thompson (Frankie) of Avondale; one stepdaughter, Linda McKim (Lenny) of McEwen, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Jason McKim, Lindsey Weddle, Justin Thompson and Jacob Thompson; and one great-grandson, Colten Weddle. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Thompson.

Funeral services were held June 1. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may sent at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

SARAH IDA BRISON-WALLS Sarah Ida Brison-Walls, 92, passed away Twin Pines Health Center in West Grove.

She was born in Lambertown , Pa., in 1923 to the late Harvey and Bessie Brison.

She worked for a number of years at JB Swayne’s Mushroom Farms. After retiring early, she became a homemaker, caring for many of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews. She enjoyed baking, playing bingo, gardening, collecting bells, visiting the Kennett Area Senior Center, laughing and spending time with family. She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Greater Works Ministries Church.

Sarah is survived by one daughter, Patricia A. Tynes of Kennett Square; and a nephew that she raised as a son, Mitchell A. Brison (Cathy) of Kennett Square; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; as well as siblings: Edward Brison of Georgia, Charles Brison of Concordville, Pa., Geneva Smith of Norfolk, Va., Alberta Brown of Coatesville, Pa., Lilian Davis of Delaware, Marcia Carter of Virginia Beach, Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Sarah was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Kenneth Taylor Walls; and siblings Alvin H. Brison, Ernest Brison, James Brison, Elmer Brison, Paul Brison, Sadie Mae Christie, Vivian Brison, Catherine Downes and Margret Patton.

A funeral was held May 30. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. In memory of Sarah, a contribution may be made to the Kennett Area Senior Center, 427 South Walnut Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348; or to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

CHARLES A. THOMPSON Charles A. Thompson, 80, of Oxford, passed away on May 27 at Twin Pines Health Care Center in West Grove.

He was the husband of Dolores Shuler Thompson with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Alvin L. and Hilda Kaiser Thompson. Charles retired from Oxford Borough and the Oxford Area School District after many years of service. He enjoyed Oxford history and collecting unique antiques.

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ROBERT O. WAGONER Robert O. “Bob” Wagoner, Sr., 88, of Oxford, went to be with the Lord on May 29 at the home of his daughter, Diane.

He was the loving husband of the late Marian Hogg Wagoner. They were married in 1949 at the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church in Atglen, and enjoyed 42 years of marriage. Bob was born in Lancaster, and was the son of the late Oscar J. and Mary E. Wagoner. He was predeceased by his brother, J. Donald Wagoner; and sister, Ruth Knott.

He was a loving, strong, honest, hard-working dad, granddaddy and great-granddaddy, and is survived by his three children, Diane W. Farris (Raymond), Judy W. Delp (Graham Jr.), both of Oxford; and Robert Wagoner Jr. (Teresa) of Quarryville. He has seven grandchildren, Amy L. Shah (Harshish), Amber L. Corbett (Andrew), Timothy J. Delp (Melissa), J. Alexander Delp (Bobbie Jo), Mollie C. Freed (Stephen), Taylor E. Wagoner, and Evan R. Wagoner. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Timothy G. Delp, Victoria R. Delp, Julianna B. Cordero, Ayanna Shah, Nikhil Shah, Haileigh Corbett and Jackson Corbett; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Bob graduated from Oxford High School in 1945. He lived and farmed in Oxford and Lincoln University before going to work for Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation. He retired with 33 years of service. Devoted to his family, Bob enjoyed making and refinishing furniture and caning chairs. He also enjoyed gardening, genealogy research, and collecting antiques. Bob and Marian enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Ireland, Scotland and all up and down the eastern United States. He was a member of the Oxford Presbyterian Church and former member of the Russellville Grange.

A graveside funeral service for friends and family will be on June 3 at 11 am. Interment will be at Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. Online condolences may sent at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

MARIA J. JIMENEZ-DORSEY Maria I. Jimenez-Dorsey, 45, of Nottingham, passed away on May 28 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester.

Born in Jennersville, she was the daughter of Francisco and Margie Nieves Jimenez of Nottingham. She was a member of St. Rocco Catholic Church in Avondale, and Sacred Heart Church in Oxford. She was employed with Landhope Farms in New

London, and McDonald’s in West Chester as a manager. Maria loved painting.

She is survived by her parents; former husband, Donald Dorsey; one son, Angel Molina; four sisters, Rosey Jimenez of Lancaster, Daiana Jimenez of Downingtown, Jackie Jimenez of Morgantown, and Alexis Jimenez of Oxford; and two best friends, Madelin Ortiz of Gap, and Maritza Brown Ortega of Lincoln University.

A mass of Christian burial was held June 2 at St. Rocco Catholic Church in Avondale. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

WILLIAM BORROR, JR. William “Bub” “Gene” Borror, Jr., 65, of Perryville, Md., formerly of Kennett Square, died suddenly on May 27 at the Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre De Grace, Md. He was the husband of JoAnn Palmatary Borror, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Darby, Pa., he was the son of the late William E. and the late Mildred G. (McCombie) Borror, Sr. He was predeceased by his brother, Glenn L Borror.

He served our country in the Army as a chauffeur at the Pentagon, and was stationed at Fort Myer, Va., during the Vietnam War. He was a parts manager in the automotive business for most of his life, retiring in 2012.

He was an avid fan of motor sports, specifically dirt track modified racing and NASCAR. He enjoyed many hobbies, including croquet, snowmobiling, remote-control cars and planes, boating (and tubing).

Many remember him coaching Little League even long after his sons were through, and then his grandson as well. He loved old rock and roll and country music, and spending time with his dog, Cocoa.

Bub’s true gift was being a great father. He was very proud of his three kids. His boys followed in his footsteps -- Tim in the music industry and Kyle in the automotive industry. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him, including his sons, Timothy and his wife Andrea of Palmyra, N.J., and Kyle and his wife Heather of Peach Bottom, Pa.; his daughter Erin Miller and her husband Vidal of Cochranville, Pa.; and his four grandchildren, Sebastian, Joey, Tamara and Tyra.

A visitation with family and friends will be helf from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 3 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (250 W. State St., Kennett Square). The family will also be hosting a celebration of his life on June 7 at 2 p.m. at his daughter’s home in Cochranville.

Interment will be held privately. Contributions in his memory may be made to either the ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 200906929; or to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352.

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ELIZABETH OWSLEY MCCOMAS D'IGNAZIO Elizabeth Owsley McComas D'Ignazio (Libby) was born in Burkesville, Ky., in 1924. On May 29, 2015, she put on a pretty dress and went dancing with Babe in heaven.

She is survived by her four children, Fred (Janet), Lisa (John), Owsley (Teri) and Tim (Nancy). She is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her three brothers, Keith, Jack and Leslie, predeceased her.

Libby moved from Burkesville to Louisville, Ky., when she was a child. She was a graduate of Stephens College, and active in tennis and many school and community activities.

She met her future husband, Babe, when her brother Leslie brought Babe home with him on leave from their duty as pilots in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Libby and Babe married and moved to Media, Pa. Libby immediately became active in Christ Church in Media, where she worked in the altar guild, sang in the choir and volunteered as church secretary for Father Albert, the pastor for many years. They were active in community affairs and held an annual "Sword of Hope" dinner at the Towne House, and eventually raised tens of thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society.

Libby was an avid tennis player. She played tennis right into her 80s and won so many trophies she couldn't fit them all on any one shelf. She and Babe were very outgoing people and they created a large circle of friends at their homes in Media/ Moylan, their seashore home in Avalon, their winter getaway in Key Largo, and their farm in Oxford. They continued working on charities their entire lives. In her later years, Libby continued to worship enthusiastically at Christ Church in Media, where several of her grandchildren were christened.

She and Babe had many pets, especially an army of dogs, over the years. Libby especially loved her dog, Soda.

Sadly Libby's battle with Alzheimer's continued until she quietly and peacefully passed away. She was a colorful, larger-than-life character. She needed a husband like her, and found him in Babe D'Ignazio. They would have celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary this August. Both passed at the age of 90.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Requiem Eucharist on June 20 at 10 a.m. at Christ Church (311 S. Orange St., Media). Interment will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. Floral arrangements will not be accepted at the church.

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An Oxford storefront showcases exciting new art

By John Chambless Staff Writer For the past month, Susan Melrath has been working in a storefront in downtown Oxford, and she’s gotten used to people peering through the front window, wondering what she’s up to.

During an interview last week, Melrath explained how life has led her back to Oxford after she had grown up and moved away, and how finding a place for her intricate, lush paintings fits into her vision of a bustling arts community.

“Oxford feels like it has promise,” she said. “There are people here who have vision and energy and excitement about the future.

And I’d like to count myself as one of them.”

Melrath attended Oxford area schools, and went to the Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia from 1978 to 1981. She left the area in 1985 to move to Florida, where she had a successful career as an illustrator for several publishers. She found steady work illustrating for newspapers in Florida, and enjoyed the creative freedom. “It was a great time to be an illustrator,” she said.

“People were throwing money around. I had jobs left and right.”

After a later move to Baltimore, she kept working for three years on producing 150 watercolor illustrations for an edition of the “Anne of Green Gables” book series, but gradually found that the demands of freelance illustration work -- and the constraints placed on her work by art directors -- were making the job a lot less satisfying.

In 1996, she had a son. Eleven months later, she moved to Seattle, Wash., when her husband’s job took him there. The world of publishing and newspapers suddenly shrank, and jobs trailed off. She found herself in a West Coast community that warmly embraced the arts, “but I knew no one in Seattle, so my focus was raising my kid, and when I had the time, trying to figure out, without having a deadline and client, what I would paint,” she said. “I really didn’t know.

I started painting the things that were around me -- my kid, and my dog.”

The work that began to evolve was largely non-representational, made up of overlapping shapes, paint, scraping, and more paint, with the deeper meaning suddenly revealing itself to Melrath as she worked.

On her website, where she keeps up a lively blog with farflung friends, Melrath writes, “In my abstract work, the forms I use are often found in nature, or sometimes in unexpected places, like the scrollwork on an old cast iron wood stove. Each painting begins with layers of pure color and grows through a process of glazing, sanding, and patterning.

Where colors overlap, a new hue is created, and this often shifts the direction of the painting. My painting process, as well as each component in the painting, is a metaphor for the complex and beautiful relationships in our lives, and a sense of the spiritual in all things.”

Melrath sighed and tried to sum up what brought her back to Oxford. Her 91-year-old mother still lives in town, and she has two brothers, “and a bunch of cousins and friends” in the region.

“My mom still lives in the house

I grew up in, and my dad was a borough manager,” she said. “It’s funny -- I called the borough about zoning recently, and it’s the same phone number that I used to call and ask him, ‘Can I go to Cindy’s after school?’

“But things in my life changed,” she said, including her marital status. Now she has found a storefront on Third Street with plenty of blank wall space where she can work on her large panels.

In the back of the room, she plans to offer classes in what she calls “Courageous Painting.”

Melrath has met with the Oxford Arts Alliance, OMI, Sally Wilson from Wilson Winery and Gallery, and others. “There are some empty stores, but I’d love to see Oxford become a destination,” she said. “I love the community connections here.”

The $700 per month rent for her new space is a steal compared to what it would cost in Seattle -- more than $2,000 a month, Melrath said. The new place has good lighting, and a huge basement that would make a great small performance space. She’s not sure how it will be used yet. She has found a house in Hopewell and will move in soon.

The front window of her studio space is decorated with paint brushes, but gives no clear indication of what’s going on inside.

That hasn’t stopped people from stopping by and asking her what she’s up to. “People expect that it’s a retail space. They’ll ask, ‘When are you going to open?’

‘What do you sell?’” Melrath said, smiling.

While she is open to selling her paintings in the storefront, she realizes that artists are all internationally linked by the internet, and her work space could really be anywhere. She has two galleries which sell her work -- Costello Childs Contemporary Fine Art in Arizona, and Simon Mace Gallery in Washington -and she is mulling how to work her way into the Chester County art world.

While her figurative work has a warm, accessible look, her abstract pieces are the sort of things that would be at home in chic Los Angeles or New York lofts. But Melrath is not deterred.

Referring to the area’s tradition of representational art, she said, “I see a lot of landscapes here, and I love a good barn-in-the-snow painting,” she said, laughing.

“But there are good ones and there are not-so-good ones. Just because you have painted every little detail with a tiny brush doesn’t mean you have made a successful painting. The elements that create a successful painting are the same, whether it’s realistic or abstract art. That’s what excites me -- to get people to see that. I got to the point where I could render something proficiently, but that doesn’t mean that the art was going to move someone.”

Melrath is in her studio every day -- a habit she picked up when working on deadlines for a variety of clients. “There are artists all over the world working in basements and barns and back rooms, and I happen to be here. This is what it looks like,” she said, gesturing to her paintspattered clothing. “I like sharing a sneak peek of what it looks like to make art. I wanted to be able to not just play, but make it viable and make a living.”

What Melrath is doing with

Photos by Richard L. Gaw

Art patrons flocked last Saturday to ‘Abstractions,’ a show featuring the works of nine local artists, held at the Scarlett Thicket Farm in Kennett Square.

Gallery show draws local artists and barn swallows

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Photo by John Chambless

Susan Melrath, with a work in progress, has opened a working studio space in Oxford, the town where she grew up.

‘Eclipse’

‘Fly With Me’

her open studio is the kind of thing that turns towns into arts destinations. “The more artists and studios, the more people come to town,” she said. “That could happen here in Oxford. I’m hoping I’m in on it early.”

She said living in the town she grew up in “is familiar and unfamiliar at the same time, because it’s changed so much.

My life has been changing, too.

My son is 18 and will be starting college. I’m being fearless and taking some risks. I missed the East Coast. Seattle is awesome -- very liberal, progressive, great coffee. But here, people tell you what they think, and you’re more likely to make deeper connections.”

Melrath is considering a new series of works based on her life journey. “I’m thinking about trying to put in visual form what it felt like to come back here,”

she said. “I feel blessed. I love what I do. And I am wide open to possibilities.”

As an outreach to the community, Melrath will be offering classes in her studio space. “I’m so excited about teaching. I have so much to share,” she said.

“I figure I’ve been around the block in my work. I’ve been at every stage and I can help others navigate some of them.”

A free demonstration and introduction to “Courageous Painting” will be held July 14 and again on July 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Regular classes will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Melrath’s studio is at 19 S. Third St. For more information, visit www. susanmelrath.com and look under “Classes,” or call 425-999-9615.

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

At “Abstractions,” the annual exhibit hosted by Peter Welling at his Scarlett Thicket Farm in Kennett Square on May 30, there were very few of the trappings of a typical art gathering.

First off, the event was held in a barn with a stunning view of endless gardens, not a whitewalled, over-lit gallery. Rather than flaky pastries filled with goat cheese served by a waiter, a hot dog vendor doled out franks with unlimited helpings of mustard, ketchup and sauerkraut.

Instead of walking to and from paintings and photos balancing flutes of champagne, patrons carried bottles of beer. Instead of a jazz ensemble in full tuxedo regalia playing in a corner, the background music was frontand-center guitar and banjo.

As an added lack of pretension, barn swallows flitted in and out, slightly disturbed by the fuss being made.

“It’s a really good party, with some high-end art,” Welling said. “These old barns are useless as an ag facility, so they’re being morphed into party barns.

I guess you could say that this gallery show is a parody of your

typical art opening, so we have hot dogs, chicken wings and a trunk full of beer.”

About the only similarity with other, more refined art gallery openings was the art itself, showcased on the walls of the barn and in its open space by some of the leading photographers, sculptors and artists in the area.

“Abstractions” featured the work of artists Terry Anderson, Dennis Beach, Karen Gowen, Gerald Harris, Mia Muratori, Frances Roosevelt, Stan Smokler, Vicki Vinton and Peter Willard.

For Muratori, an abstract painter whose studio is in Wilmington, being at Welling’s show was a first.

“Being in Peter’s beautiful venue was a major reason for me to be here, as well as the fact that I have great respect for the other artists in the exhibit,” she said. “When I look at the walls of the barn, it makes me feel like I’m a contemporary cave painter.

What most artists want is some kind of human communication, so that’s really where it all starts.

There’s nothing pretentious about that, and that’s what we have here.”

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

Wilmington-based abstract artist Mia Muratori discusses one of her canvases with Wilmington sculptor Dennis Beach.

Six-year-old Clara Buller of Coatesville poses beside ‘Rosette,’ a sculpture by Stan Smokler.

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Calendar of Events June 6 Home & Garden Day The 2015 Home and Garden Day Tour will be held on June 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit the Kennett Public Library children’s and adult literacy.

This year’s tour will explore a variety of homes and gardens in southern Chester County.

Visitors will be able to sample food and beverages from local restaurants and merchants.

Many homes will feature floral arrangements as well as works by local artists. Tickets for the tour are $35 and must be purchased in advance through the Kennett Public Library. A preordered lunch ($15), catered by Natalie’s Fine Foods, will be available at Paradocx Vineyard.

The tour is held rain or shine.

Visit www.bayardtaylor.org or call 610-444-2704.

June 6 Community breakfast The Unionville High School cafeteria (750 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square) will be the site of the annual Kennett/ Unionville Community Breakfast on June 6 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Families from both school districts are invited to the event, which coincides with the Kennett/Unionville Relay for Life fundraiser. The breakfast is free. For more information, visit www.ucfsd. org or call 610-347-0970.

June 6 Senior Center yard sale The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) holds their semi-annual yard sale on June 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be household

goods, clothing, decorations and collectibles for sale. Call 610-444-4819 or visit www. kennettseniorcenter.org.

June 6 Tri-State Marker hikes The Friends of White Clay Creek Preserve and Wilmington Trail Club will mark National Trails Day on June 6 and celebrate the completion of the northern segment of the trail to the Mason-Dixon TriState Marker. Hikes of various lengths (3 miles to 15 miles) will leave from locations in all three states and will converge at the historical marker at 11 a.m.

This is a rain or shine event.

Bring water and pack snacks or lunch. Additional details will be posted at FriendsofWCCPa. org as they become available.

June 6 Sky Tour Members of the Chester County Astronomical Society will guide visitors of all ages through the night sky on June 6 at 8:30 p.m.at the Tino Leto Athletic Fields, North Walnut Street, about a quarter-mile mile north of the main Nixon Park entrance in Kennett Square. Bring a small flashlight. Several telescopes will be set up for viewing, and constellations will be pointed out using a green laser light.

For more information, call Pete at 610-444-4479 or Don Knabb at 484-888-1831.

June 7 to Sept. 13 Honey Brook concerts The Honey Brook Borough Park and Rec Committee is hosting a series of free outdoor concerts this summer at 71

Pequea Ave. (Route 10) in Honey Brook . The schedule is: Singer-songwriter Jeffrey Gaines (June 7, 5:30 p.m.), the Duzzin Matta Band (July 12, 5:30 p.m.); Philadelphia-based Americana band Black Horse Motel (Aug. 9, 5:30 p.m.); Irish and Scottish influenced tunes by the trio Across the Pond (Sept. 13, 5 p.m.). The Honey Brook Lions Club will be selling food and beverages at each concert. Bring your own seating. The Honey Brook Food Pantry will be collecting food donations at each concert.

Donations of nonperishable food items, toiletries and paper products will be accepted. Visit www.honeybrookborough.net for more information.

The Art Spot

June 5 to 19 Student Art Show

June 5 to 30 Jack Giangiulio solo show

The Kennett Area Senior Center (427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square) holds a Disco Night on June 13 with food, trivia contests and dancing to DJ Del Bittle beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person. Call 610-444-4819 or visit www.kennettseniorcenter. org.

June 14

June 5 to July 3

Disco Night at senior center

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.

The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) presents the Student Art Show, featuring works in a wide variety of media by students from area schools, from June 5 to 19. There will be an opening reception on June 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. during First Friday. For more information, visit www.oxfordart.org.

Longwood Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) is hosting “A Different View,” featuring original art by local artist Jack Giangiulio, during June. His medium of choice is watercolor.One of his pieces was chosen to be on the poster and program cover for the prestigious Historic Yellow Springs Art Show this year.

A reception will be held June 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. during the First Friday Art Stroll.

There will be wine, cheese and live music by The Ladeens.

For more information, call 610-444-0146 or visit www. longwoodartgallery.com.

June 13

Through Aug. 23

Tropical concert

‘Magic Light’

On June 14 from 6 to 8 p.m., Penn Township Park (260 Lewis Rd., West Grove) will be the site of a free tropical concert by the Big Wahu Caribbean Band. There will be free Kona Shave Ice for the first 300 visitors, and moon bounces for children.

Bring your own seating.

For more information, call 610-869-9620.

The Church Street Gallery (12 S. Church St., West Chester) presents “Magic Light,” a show of works by Serge Krupnov,

This drawing by Kennedy Znudiak, 13, is part of the Student Art Show at the Oxford Arts Alliance from June 5 to 19 (see listing).

from June 5 to July 3. An opening reception will be held during First Friday on June 5. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.churchstreetgallerywc. com.

Through July 31 Fantasy art in Kennett Square Metamorphosis Wellness Center (331 E. State St., Kennett Square) is featuring watercolors

by Jessie Barber through July 31. Barber is a self-taught fantasy artist who creates paintings inspired by the natural world, animals and fairy tales. Also on view are acrylics by Dottie Randazzo. Call 610-444-8020 or visit www.metamorphosiswellnesscenter.net.

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.

To submit items to the Art Spot, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

Church Calendar June 3 to Aug. 26 ‘Summer Fun’ series West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) is launching a new Wednesday night “Summer Fun for Everyone” series on June 3, continuing through Aug. 26.

The community is invited to attend from 6 to 8 p.m. for hot dogs, games, fellowship and a brief word from the lead pastor, Rev. Monica B. Guepet, each week. All beverages will be supplied. Participants are invited to bring snacks, desserts or a side dish. The series is free. A box of games will be available, the youth plan to have their new 9-In-The-Air game up, a gated playground is open forsmall children, and the parking lot and grounds will provide space for

kids to play. For more information, call 610-869-9334, or visit www.westgroveumc.org.

June 22 to 26 Vacation Bible school Beulah Baptist Church (Route 896, just north of the intersection of routes 10 and 896), will presnt “SonSpark Labs Vacation Bible School” for ages 4 through eighth grade from June 22 to 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The camp offers games, skits, snacks, Bible stories, crafts and prizes. For more information, call 610-932-9595, or visit www. beulahbaptist.us.

June 27 Buffet breakfast The Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford)

hosts its monthly buffet breakfast on June 27 from 7 to 10 a.m.

There will be buttermilk pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, fruit, sausage and bacon, roasted potatoes, dried beef gravy, breads and more. Tickets at the door are $6 for adults and $3 for ages 3 to 10. Proceeds benefit the church’s general fund. For more information,call 610-932-9698.

To submit items to the Church Calendar, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com. There is no charge. Information should be received at least two weeks before the event. Not every submission can be included. Please include the address and contact information for the church in your submission.

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Local News Hikers will celebrate the opening of the Tri-State Marker Trail

By John Chambless Staff Writer Almost 250 years ago, surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon placed a marker at the spot where Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania now intersect. That modest marker was on private land, though, making its exact location something of regional mystery.

But on June 6, which is National Trails Day, the public can walk to the site, as well as enjoy the complete northern segment of the trail to the marker. At 11 a.m., hikers will carry flags from Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland to the spot for a brief ceremony.

The celebration will be held rain or shine, and includes a self-guided 1.7 mile hike along the new TriState marker Trail, with various organizations presenting activities and information along the way.

The hike ends at the Tri-State Marker.

Discovery stations include “Surveying the 18th Century Way,” “The Mason-Dixon Survey History in the Tri-State Region,” a display of native plants, a wildlife identification station, information about the Eagle Scout projects that contributed to the trail, as well as information about Lyme disease, and information about the Wilmington Trail Club. Maps will be provided at the trailhead, and the trail will be marked with signs and chalk markings. Visitors should start the hike before 10 a.m. to allow time to see the discovery stations along the route before the dedication ceremony.

Access to the trailhead is from

the parking lot on Arc Corner Road (off Chambers Rock Road), in Pennsylvania. West Grove Fire Company Fire Police will be directing traffic at this intersection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The effort to complete the trail began in December 2011, when the State of Pennsylvania purchased the Pennsylvania lands around the marker. The parcel connected to other holdings in the White Clay Creek Preserve. Although the land was under state ownership, access was difficult. Only unmarked trails, some through marshes and stream crossings, were available.

Friends of White Clay Creek Preserve partnered with the Wilmington Trail Club to work with Pennsylvania to construct a trail to the Tri-State Marker.

The Tri-State Marker Trail is about four miles long, connecting the White Clay Preserve’s Arc Corner parking lot with the marker.

There are connecting trails to the Carpenter Area of White Clay

Creek State Park in Delaware. The pedestrian trail has 15 bridges and boardwalks.

The long history of proposals for the area began in the early 1960s, when there were plans to build a dam on the White Clay Creek at Wedgewood Road, in Newark, Del., to provide water for Delaware residents. In Delaware, opposition to the project began with a coalition between the Delaware Sierra Club, the United Auto Workers Union, and concerned citizens. In Pennsylvania, residents along the White Clay Creek who refused to sell their land formed a group to oppose the project. Their concerns were that Pennsylvania land was being taken to supply Delaware with water. They were also concerned that large mud flats would be created in Pennsylvania when the reservoir was drawn down.

Eventually the Pennsylvania opposition came together with the active group from Delaware, and in 1965, the White Clay Watershed Association was incorporated. The group worked to help New Castle County solve its distribution problems by sharing water among the state’s various water companies.

In 1984, the DuPont Company donated 1,350 acres of land to the states of Delaware and Pennsylvania, creating the White Clay Creek State Park and Preserve.

It ended the plan for the dam.

For more information, and a list of all the hikes that will be leading to the marker on June 6, visit www.

FriendsofPaWCCP.org.

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

Avon Grove’s search for new high school principal should be completed soon

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer Avon Grove School District superintendent Dr. Christopher Marchese offered an update on the search for a new high school principal at the May 28 meeting, saying that district officials have now conducted two rounds of interviews. The candidates have been interviewed and evaluated by committees of stakeholders in the district. Marchese said that the next step in the process is arranging site visitations for the finalists, and the search process is on schedule for the administration to recommend a new principal to the school board in time for the June 11 meeting.

Current high school principal Thomas Alexander was appointed last month to the central office position of director of educational support services. He will begin the new job on July 1.

In other business at the May 28 meeting, the school board approved a new contract, by a vote of 7-0, between the district and the Avon Grove Educational Support Professional Association. The new pact is effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018.

The school board once again had the opportunity to honor Avon Grove High School senior Tyler Mebane, who recently was named a National Merit Scholarship winner. As a National Merit Scholarship winner, Mebane is one of just 2,500 students who were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2015 National

Merit Scholarship Program.

Mebane told the school board that he will attend Arizona State University in the fall to study aerospace engineering.

The school board unanimously approved a proposal to allow for community use of the high school track Monday through Friday during the hours after school dismisses until sunset.

The use of the track by community members is contingent on the track not being used for a school event or practice.

This was the last meeting for Devin Rudisill, an Avon Grove High School senior who serves as the student representative on the school board. School board members took turns lauding Rudisill’s contributions. School

board president Brian Gaerity said that Rudisill always brings a positive attitude to the meetings. After the board presented Rudisill with a thank-you gift, the high school senior commented that serving on the board has helped her become much more comfortable with public speaking.

The school board will meet again on Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Avon Grove Intermediate Audion. The second meeting in June and both meetings in July have been canceled, so after the June 11 meeting, the board will not meet again until Thursday, Aug. 13.

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

Tortillas among the books

Photo courtesy of Kennett Public Library

Lilia Torres and Adolfo Lopez teach a class at the Kennett Public Library on making tortillas. The class was the final session of Eileen Grady’s Spanish Language for Adults Class, held the past six weeks at the library. New sessions will continue at the library in the fall.

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Among those who participated in the Oxford Area High School Helping Hands community service club project to make pillowcases for cancer patients were (from left) family and consumer science teacher Monica Brown, senior Emily Flynn, health room clerk Denise Clarke, senior Evan Ippolito, retired Penn’s Grove Middle School teacher Roberta McManus and freshman Brynn Reph.

Oxford students make a case (or 50) for young patients For the second year in a row, members of the Helping Hands community service club at Oxford Area High School completed a project to make 50 pillowcases that were delivered to patients at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington.

Their efforts were in support of “A Case for Smiles,” sponsored

by ConKerr Cancer, where volunteers around the world make colorful pillowcases with fun designs to brighten up the hospital rooms of children being treated for cancer.

Health room clerk Denise Clarke, who coordinated the project, explained that in addition to the fears and difficulties experienced by young cancer patients and their families, a sterile hospital room lacks the comfort and warmth of home. “A Case for Smiles” gives students an opportunity to brighten a sick child’s life through the simple act of making a pillowcase.

Five times from December through April, the student volunteers met for one hour after school to cut and sew all-cotton fabric donated by high school staff and community members.

The pillowcases are washed and placed in plastic bags, along with personal messages from the Helping Hands members.

ConKerr was formed in memory of Ryan Kerr, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 at age 12 and fought the disease for six years. Ryan’s mother, Cindy, began making pillowcases to brighten up his hospital room and to put a smile on his face.

Soon Kerr was making pillowcases for other children on the Oncology Unit at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and since then the pillowcase project has grown to include volunteers from around the world. School groups, sewing circles, church groups and fabric stores have all pitched in and are making pillowcases.

State Sen. Andy Dinniman and State Rep. Harry Lewis presents Laurie Szoke (center), with the Hometown Hero Award for leadership in youth programs.

Szoke presented with Hometown Hero Award West Grove resident Laurie Szoke was presented with the Hometown Hero Award by the Coatesville Community Education Foundation during its third annual dinner gala. Szoke was recognized for her leadership in initiating, developing and implementing a model youth program in Chester County.

Agraduate of the State University of New York at Oneonta, Szoke has pursued a career in education that has spanned nearly four decades. She has served as an extension educator with Penn State Extension Chester County since 1985. During her tenure, she worked with volunteers, leaders in business, industry and a network of community organizations to secure a funding base that has raised significant financial resources to expand 4-H programs for under-served and under-represented youth in Chester County.

This model program brought

services to where the hidden pockets of poverty were located throughout Chester County.

These programs brought science, agriculture and fun educational programs to children who would not otherwise have had summer activities. Szoke touched the lives of thousands of children in her 25 years of service to the children of Chester County.

Both State Sen. Andrew Dinniman and State Rep. Harry Lewis provided proclamations to Szoke which in part read, “The success of this commonwealth, the strength of our communities and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of individuals such as Ms. Szoke, who use their considerable talents, energies and resources to serve others. She truly exemplifies the best qualities of the human experience, and her spirit of giving and dedication has greatly enhanced the lives of others.”

Nick DeBenedictis of Aqua America.

Chamber of Business & Industry to honor Nick DeBenedictis The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry has selected Aqua America’s chairman and CEO, Nick DeBenedictis, for the CEO of the Year Award.

The award is given to an executive of a company who has had a significant, positive impact or who has shown steadfast leadership to their company and the community on an ongoing basis.

CCCBI chairman Joel Frank explained the executive board’s decision. “As chairman of the Chamber Board, I can state without hesitation that we have had no greater supporter and champion of our policies and programs than Aqua,” he said. “Nick DeBenedictis has set the tone and exemplifies the standard for business leadership and community engagement for all executives across our region, and our state.”

“I am honored to be recognized by an organization, for which I have so much respect,” DeBenedictis said.

“The Chester County Chamber is one of our region’s premier chambers, and has played a significant role in making Chester County a great place to live and work.”

DeBenedictis, an environmental engineer by trade, is one of the region’s most tenured CEOs, with 23 years at Aqua America, the parent company of Aqua Pennsylvania, which provides water to 1.4 million people, most in southeastern Pennsylvania. The Annual Dinner will take place on Oct. 20 at Longwood Gardens.

This tradition brings together business and community leaders from across the region to celebrate the chamber’s successes of the past year and to announce the future goals of the chamber.

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Education College recognizes Kennett High School teacher for his dedication

Avon Grove Lions Club honors Charter School Senior of the Year The Avon Grove Lions Club recently honored Malia Ashmead as the Avon Grove Charter School Senior of the Year for her outstanding volunteer and service efforts.

Ashmead is one of the Avon Grove Charter School’s original students. Throughout her time at the charter school, she has volunteered at the Delaware Hospice, Willowdale Chapel, the

Delaware Nature Society, and the Keystone Blood Bank. She also helped organize the Red Cross Blood Drive at the charter school’s State Road campus.

Ashmead is also a member of the Student Council and National Honor Society.

This is the first time that the Avon Grove Lions Club has honored a Charter School Senior of the Year.

From left: Dr. Daniel Porterfield (president, Franklin & Marshall College), Leah Brenner (F&M Class of 2015, KHS Class of 2011), Joseph O’Sullivan (High School Teacher Award winner).

Joseph O’Sullivan, a member of the social studies department at Kennett High School, was the winner of the Franklin & Marshall College High School Teacher Award. The award was presented at the senior awards ceremony for the Class of 2015 on May 8 at the Barshinger Center for the Musical Arts.

O’Sullivan was nominated by a former student, Leah Brenner, who received her Franklin & Marshall diploma on May 9.

She is a member of Kennett High School’s Class of 2011.

In her notification to O’Sullivan, Deborah M. Martin, the director of protocol & events and associate secretary of the college, explained, “This award is a tradition at Franklin & Marshall College and was set up to honor some of this country’s outstanding high school teachers over commencement weekend. We owe you a great debt of gratitude for your work to develop the greatness in each of your students and prepare them for success in college and beyond. Each year members of the graduating class are asked to nominate a teacher who made an extraordinary impact on their education, whether by fostering their love of a particular discipline, encouraging them to stretch their abilities to their limit, or helping them navigate a difficult subject or challenging time in their life. You were selected by a committee of students, faculty and administrators from the many nominations received.”

O’Sullivan and a guest were invited to the ceremony, where he was asked to stand to be recognized and received a cash prize of $500, along with a citation paying tribute to his teaching and dedication.

He took his mother, Bobbie O’Sullivan, as his guest.

“I was very pleasantly surprised to receive the letter from Dr. Martin,” Sullivan said. “I did not even know that I had been nominated.”

And on having his mother there to share the day, he said, “My father had passed away unexpectedly two days before we learned about the award.

Honestly, my mom cried with joy. The award was a gift during a really rough week.”

Leah Brenner took “Introduction to Personal Finance” with O’Sullivan and also was an active FBLA member when he was the chapter adviser. As a high school junior, Brenner placed eighth in the state in Public Speaking II and came in first in Impromptu Speaking in her senior year. She also was captain of the cheerleaders her senior year, and active in the musical all four years. with a starring role in her senior year. Having earned her undergraduate degree (B.A. in American studies) after following a pre-law course of study, she will be attending Duke Law School in the fall.

“I nominated Mr. O’Sullivan because he taught his students life skills as well as subject matter,” she said. “Knowing how to study for a midterm and how to impress on a job interview are important lessons. Even though my career will not directly relate to the classes Mr. O’Sullivan taught, I constantly draw on the knowledge I learned in his classroom.

Furthermore, Mr. O’Sullivan always went out of his way to help students — not just me, but many of my friends and peers — in any way we needed. Whether we needed lunch money, a reference, or something more serious, Mr. O’Sullivan was always available.”

Art through the generations at Kennett High School Kennett High School artists displayed their works for their fellow students, teachers, staff and members of the community on May 1, at the high school.

The show included works from all classes within the Fine Arts Department, from Basic Art to Advanced Art and Ceramics to Graphic Art. Teachers Tom

Hironimus, Kathy Caputo Nelms, and Jodi Davidson helped their students produce and display their art work. In the photo, Teresa Waller (KHS Class of 1959) and Cathy Waller Tornari (Class of 1993) view the work of their granddaughter and niece, respectively, Mazzie Miller (ninth grade).

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Malia Ashmead, the first student to be honored by the Avon Grove Lions Club as the Avon Grove Charter School Senior of the Year, is pictured with school principal Bryan Brutto, her parents, Ed and Susan Ashmead, and Lions Club president Jack Weber.

Youngsters can participate in Super Hero Summer Kickoff Party The Oxford Library will have a Superhero Summer Kickoff Party at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 12. Bring a camera and dress as your favorite hero to pose in a photo booth. Children will also enjoy a scavenger hunt and free ice cream. All ages are welcome for this free program and no registration is required.

Students of the Month named at Fred S. Engle Middle School

Fred S. Engle Middle School recently recognized the selections for Students of the Month.

In January, the Students of

the Month were (left to right) Shane Kelleher, Abby Caruso, Catie Cochran, Lauren Kretzing, Alex Zurl, McKenzie Lopez,

and C.J. Dixson. Not pictured is Grace Pelley. The Students of the Month for February were (left to right) Erin Parkinson,

Sydney Rundle, Thomas Mayer, Sullivan Ralston, Connor Shockley, Andrew Lisi, Michael Barkasy, and Grant Bailey.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015

Chester County Press

Education Avon Grove School Oxford Area High School District surveys recognizes Students of the Month community in

Oxford Area High School recently held a breakfast to recognize the school’s Students of the Month for March. Each month teachers in selected departments nominate underclassmen for this honor, with the final selections made by the school administration.

Students of the Month are chosen based on criteria including demonstrating an effort and desire to learn; involvement in school and classroom activities; respect for all school policies and personnel; concern for the school community and friendliness and support for other students. The following students were recognized as Students of the Month for April after being nominated by the staffs of the art, music, business & technology education and guidance departments, library and health room.

Harshal Mehta, freshman: Harshal’s favorite subject is math. In his spare time he likes to read and be with friends. After graduation Harshal would like to begin studies to become a doctor. When he learned he was a Student of the Month he felt “surprised and satisfied.”

Kevin Thompson, freshman: Kevin’s favorite subject is physical education. He is a volunteer at Jennersville Hospital and Ware Village, and in his spare time he enjoys watching football, baseball and videos on his iPad. The thing he enjoys most about Oxford is “coming to school every day and learning something new each day.” After graduation Kevin would like to work as a chef or in some area of the restaurant industry. When he learned he was a Student of the Month, “I was very excited.”

Ethan Wilson, freshman: Ethan’s favorite subject is history. In his spare time he enjoys video games and being with

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Oxford Area High School recently named its Students of the Month for April. Seated from left are freshman Kevin Thompson, junior Jada Pearsall, sophomore Zibby Harvey and junior Jack Fazio; standing from left are junior Morgan Boohar, sophomore Diana Zavala, junior Robbie Miller and freshmen Harshal Mehta and Ethan Wilson.

friends. After graduating Ethan would like to study for a career as a computer programmer.

Zibby Harvey, sophomore: Zibby’s favorite subject is English. In her spare time she enjoys reading and running. Her favorite thing about Oxford is all the opportunities that are offered to the students.

Diana Zavala, sophomore: Diana’s favorite subject is history. In her spare time she enjoys watching “How I Met Your Mother” or doing yoga. After graduation, she plans to attend college, perhaps at Temple University, and then dental school to study for a career as an orthodontist.

Morgan Boohar, junior: Morgan’s favorite subjects are art and English. In her spare time, she likes to listen to music, draw, read, write, clean and organize things. After graduation Morgan would like to study for a career as a writer or graphic designer. When she learned she was a Student of the Month, “I was proud of myself, and honored to have been chosen.”

Jack Fazio, junior: Jack’s

favorite subject is chemistry.

The things he enjoys most about Oxford are “the academics and friendly teachers.” Jack works as a lifeguard at the Jennersville YMCA and in his spare time

enjoys reading and playing video games. After graduation Jack would like to attend the University of Delaware to study for a degree in library science.

Robbie Miller, junior: Robbie’s favorite subject is history. His favorite thing about Oxford is the music department. In his spare time he likes to play guitar and trumpet and sing.

After graduation he plans to attend Gettysburg College and would like to eventually work for the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Battlefield.

Jada Pearsall, junior: Jada’s favorite subject is history and she participates in the Upward Bound college preparation program. Her favorite thing about Oxford is Homecoming Week.

After graduation she would like to attend California University of Pennsylvania or Lincoln University to study physical therapy.

Brown takes part in the Pa. State Orchestra Festival Avon Grove High School senior Joshua Brown, tuba, participated in the Pennsylvania State Orchestra Festival held in Hershey, Pennsylvania, March 25-28. He was selected for the State Orchestra following an audition at the PMEA Region VI Orchestra Festival held March 12-14 at Oxford Area High School. Brown also participated in the PMEA District 12 Orchestra, held in early February at Great Valley High School.

The Avon Grove School District is conducting surveys of its community members, parents, staff, and students, as it develops a Communications Plan to systemically improve the way it delivers and gathers information.

“We have identified communications as a critical area in need of improvement,” said Superintendent Dr. Chris Marchese. “It’s a part of our Strategic Plan and is essential to our success as a high achieving school district.”

Avon Grove is working with Communications Consultant Beth Trapani, who helps to guide districts around the region.

Trapani has been working with schools for more than 10 years.

She previously worked in the news industry, most recently as a morning anchor at KYW Radio in Philadelphia.

Trapani conducted two days of focus groups with Avon Grove staff, parents, and community members to gain insight into where the district is falling short in terms of communication. From the information she gathered, she developed surveys that are now being distributed

across the district.

Community members are being asked to go to www.avongrove.org to take the community survey by June 12.

“There are many wonderful things going on in Avon Grove, but often times not many people are aware of them,” said Trapani.

“We want to find ways to communicate more effectively about everything – from changes the district makes, to important information parents need to know, to the great accomplishments of the district’s students.”

Trapani will work with district administrators and the school board to find the most efficient and cost-effective ways to improve communications across all levels, beginning with its internal communications to staff.

“Schools are tasked with so many responsibilities,” said Trapani. “Communicating is just one more task, but it’s an important one. A solid communications plan will help be sure that communications is simply a part of everyday operations.”

The district is already planning to redesign its website, and it hopes to have a new site ready to test for the fall.

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The Health and Welfare Foundation of Southern Chester County recently announced the awarding of twenty-four Alma Newlin Educational Fund scholarships to talented students residing in the five local school districts of Avon Grove, Octorara, Oxford, Kennett, and Unionville-Chadds Ford. The scholarships, totaling $64,500 this year alone, are designed to assist students in preparing for careers in the health care field. The Health and Wellfare Foundation of Southern Chester County awarded $2,500 scholarships to twenty-one students, $3,500 scholarships to two students, and a $5,000 grant to one recipient.

This year’s award winners plan to study for a variety of careers including nursing, pre-med, physician assistant, physical therapy, psychology, and biomedical engineering.

All recipients must have maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be human health care education-bound students. In addition, previously awarded undergraduate applicants were considered for one-time additional awards for post-collegiate graduate education.

The Alma Newlin Educational Fund was established in 1990 through a bequest from Mrs. Alma Newlin who lived in Kennett Square. The fund is administered by the Health and Welfare Foundation of Southern Chester County. Applications for next year’s scholarships may be obtained on our website at www.HWFSCC.org under the funding link or by writing to the Health and Welfare Foundation of Southern Chester County, PO Box 374, West Grove, PA

19390. The Foundation asks that you please use only current applications for your submission printable after October 1 of each year.

This year’s scholarship recipients include the following: Avon Grove Lily Akhtar - Nursing Emily Carroll – Physical Therapy Kelly Covington – Physical Therapy Liliana Cruz - Nursing Olivia D’Antonio – Nursing Taylor Harper – Nursing Carlie Perkins – Physical Therapy Kelsey Philipp – Physician Assistant Kennett Kaitlyn Buchanan – Physician Assistant Katherine Gallivan – Physician Assistant Clare Gamble – Nursing Hali Jiang – Biomedical Engineering Octorara Jaycee Dagney – Nursing Kira Griffith – Nursing Kurt Hamson – Physical Therapy Rachel Keown – Physical Therapy Lauren Mattis - Nursing Oxford Alice Ledger – Nursing Andrea Longacre – Biomedical Engineering Austin Matthews – Psychology Amanda McCardle - Dentistry Unionville-Chadds Ford Emily Anderson – Nursing Elise Eginton – Nursing Micayla Flores – Biomedical Engineering

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015

CHESTER COUNTY PRESS

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Legals

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION – CHALLENGE OPPORTUNITY

The Board of Supervisors of Elk Township is providing public notice of the opportunity to challenge the validity of the herein described Ordinance on the basis that a defect in procedure, as permitted under Section 1002-A(b) or 1002.1-A, of the PA Municipalities Planning Code, resulted in a deprivation of constitutional rights, and to provide a period of limitation to raise such challenges.

The Board of Supervisors of Elk Township is providing this Notice for Adoption of Ordinance No. 2015-02, adopted on May 4 , 2015, which includes the following: An amendment to the Elk Township Storm water Management Ordinance Article II Definitions, Section 202 Definitions, by replacing existing definitions; Article III Stormwater Management Standards, Section 303 Erosion and Sediment Control, by replacing existing Section 303.A.1.b; Article IV Storm water Management (SWM) Site Plan Requirements, Section 403 SWM Site Plan Submission, by replacing existing Section 403.A. This publication is intended to provide notification of ordinance enactment. Any person claiming a right to challenge the validity of the ordinance must bring legal action within 30 days of the publication of the second notice described herein.

The full text of the ordinance is available for review at no charge, and copies may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof, at the Elk Township Building, 952 Chesterville Road, Lewisville PA during their normal business hours. If you are a person with a disability or need special services or facilities, contact Elk Township at 610-255-0634.

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF : David E. Grant a/k/a David Evans Grant, late of the Borough of Oxford, Chester County, PA, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate having been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: M. Duncan Grant, Executor, C/o Mark S. Blaskey, Esq., 3000 Two Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2799 Or his attorney: Mark S. Blaskey, Esq., 3000 Two Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2799 5p-27-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF : Mary Ann Veitz, late of Tredyffrin Township, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named Mary Ann Vietz 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: Sharon Vietz,-Executrix C/O Stacey Willits McConnell, Esq., Lamb Mc Erlane PC, 24 E. Market St. , P.O. Box 565, West Chester, PA 19381.

Attorney: Lamb McErlane PC, 24 E. Market St. , P.O. Box 565, West Chester, PA 19381.

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF : Virginia Ball Seeger also k n o w a s V i r g i n i a Le e Seeger ,late of Ox ford Borough,Chester County, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named Virginia Ball Seeger 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: William Seeger, III, Co-Executor Virginia S. Cheek, Co-Executor C/O Attorney: Winifred Sebastian, Esquire 208 E. Locust Street P.O. Box 381 Oxford, PA 19363 5p-20-3t

INVITATION TO

BID

Invitation to bidders Elk Township Chester County, Pennsylvania 2015/2016 Roadwork and Snow Removal Operations Sealed proposals will be received by Elk Township at the office of Elk Township 952 Chesterville Road.

P.O. Box 153, Lewisville, PA 19351, for 2015/2016 Roadwork and Snow Removal Operations. Bids will be accepted until 3:00PM, Monday, July 6, 2015.

Bids will be opened at 3:30 PM, Monday, July 6, 2015.

Action will be taken by the municipality on the awarding of each bid item at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors Meeting.

Bidders are asked to bid on the following: 1-Roadwork Equipment Rental per Specifications (Bidders Qualification Form is required 2- Aggregate Materials 500 tons(more or less) per Specifications 3- Blacktop Mixes 770 Tons (more or less) per Specifications 4- Snow Removal Operations Equipment Rental per Specifications (Bidders Qualification Form is required) All of the above equipment and materials specified shall meet Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specification standards.

Bidders are not required to bid on all of the above items. The contract period for Roadwork Equipment Rental , Aggregate Materials, and Blacktop Mixes begins on July 7, 2015 and ends June 30, 2016. The contract period for Snow Removal Operations Equipment Rental begins on October 15, 2015 and ends April 30, 2016.

The successful bidder shall within 14 days of the award of the contract, submit the following:Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Equipment Rental Contract, Performance Bond in the amount of 50% of the Materials Contract, Certificate of Insurgence naming Elk Township as additional insured with minimum limits of $500,000/$1,000,000 aggregate; proof of Workers Compensation insurance or Works Compensation insurance Coverage Information for Independent Contractors; Hold Harmless & Indemnification Agreement; and IRS Form W-9.

All bidders are to follow the Bidder Information Guidelines. Bidding packets are available at the Elk Township Office during regular business hours, and may be requested by phone 610-2555195, fax 610-255-0492, or e-mail elktownship@comecast.net. Terry Kukoda, Secretary/ Treasurer 6p-3-2t

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CARO LINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION In re: A Minor Child, 15 SP 429 TO: George Raymond Harris, Respondent TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Adoption was filed by Patrick Emerson on the 21st day of January, 2015, with the Clerk of District Court for Guilford County, Greensboro, North Carolina, in the above-entitled special proceeding.

The Petition relates to a female child born February 7, 2009, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to Sarah Delashmutt. She has identified you as the father of the child. TAKE NOTICE that you are required to make defense to such pleading no later than forty (40) days after the date of the first publication of this notice which is June 3, 2015 , exclusive of such date. Upon failure to do so, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for relief sought in the Petition. Any parental rights that you may have will be terminated upon the entry of the decree of adoption. This the 27 day of May, 2015. Meredith S. Nicholson, Attorney for Petitioner NC Bar # 27297 NicholsonPham, PLLC 113 Broadway Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701 6p-3-3t

Notice

Notice is hereby given that the London Grove Parks and Recreation meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the London Grove Township Building, 372 Rose Hill Rd., West Grove, PA. The public is invited.

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF: Rose J. Palumbo late of the Borough of Downingtown, Chester County, PA, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate having been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons

having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: George J. Palumbo, Executor C/O Pappano & Breslin 3305 Edgemont Avenue Brookhaven, Pa 19015 or his attorney: Dana Breslin Pappano & Breslin 3305 Edgemont Avenue Brookhaven, Pa 19015 6p-3-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced Thursday,June 18, 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 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday July 20, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-6-464 Writ of Execution No. 2014-06492 DEBT $665,188.69 ALL THAT PROPERTY messuage and tract of land, with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereon erected, situate in the Township of London Grove Chester County, Pennsylvania, as more accurately bounded and described in accordance with survey made by George E. Regester, Jr. and Sons, R S dated 10-211964 as follows, to wit; BEGINNING at a spike set in the center line of public road known as Indian Run Road, said spike marking a corner of this and other lands of Benjamin Reynolds, et ux, of which this was a part, said spike of beginning being from a point set in said center line of said public road and in line of lands of Edward A. Webb, said point in said road being north 7 degrees 46 minutes west, 78.53 feet from a stone markiug an angle point in said line of lands of Edward A. Webb and Benjamin Reynolds said courses and distances being along said center line of said road (1) south 65 degrees 18 minutes 30 seconds west, 356.85 feet to said beginning point; thence leaving said point of beginning and by the center line of said Indian Run Road the following five courses and distances to (2) south 65 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds west, 44.97 feet to an iron pin (3) south 67 degrees 2 minutes west, 313.23 feet to an iron pin (4) south 69 degrees 51 minutes west, 161.80 feet to an iron pin (5) south 72 degrees 49 minutes west, 106.83 feet to an iron pin and (6) south 73 degrees 53 minutes west, 25.60 feet to an iron pin marking a corner of the lands of Benjamin Reynolds, et ux, of which this was a part,thence leavings and public road and by lands of the said Benjamin Reynolds of which this was a part the following four courses and distances to wit: (1) north 17 degrees 10 minutes west, 423.29 feet to an iron pin (2) north 66 degrees 58 minutes east, 237.47 feet to an iron pin (3) north 72 degrees 27 minutes east, 115.60 feet to an iron pin, and (4) south 53 degrees 40 minutes east, 501.31 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING UPI Number 59-8190.1 BLR No.: 59-8-190.1 BEING known as: 365 Indian Run Road, Avondale, PA 19311.

BEING the same premises which Jeffrey T. Whittaker and Donna M. Higgins, husband and wife,, by Deed dated May 28, 1999 and recorded June 14, 1999 in and for Chester County, Pennsylvania, in Deed Book Volume 4581, Page 335, granted and conveyed unto William M. Pollock and Jennifer T. Pollock, husband and wife.

PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in trust for registered holders of Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-WMC2 VS DEFENDANT: WILLIAM M. POLLOCK SALE ADDRESS: 365 Indian Run Road, Avondale, PA 19311 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC, 908233-8500 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,June 18, 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 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday July 20, 2015.

Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-6-465 Writ of Execution No. 2012-09990 DEBT $263,668.93 ALL THAT CERTAIN tract, piece or parcel of land, situate in the Subdivision of Hillingham, Baltimore Pike (U.S. Route 1) and WilmingtonKennett Turnpike, Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania and shown as Unit D-2 on a plan of a recent survey by VanDemark and Lynch, Inc., Engineers, Planners, and Surveyors, Wilmington, DE, dated August 15, 1986; BEGINNING at a point on the line of lands designated as Common Open Space, said point being a corner for Unit D-1 and being distant the three following described courses and distances from the center line of Wilmington-Kennett Turnpike and a corner for lands now or formerly of Joseph A. Taylor; (1) along the northwesterly line of said lands now or formerly of Joseph A. Taylor and partially along the northwesterly line of Hillingham, Section Two, north 59 degrees 18 seconds east, 641.98 feet to a point, and (2) through said lands designated as Common Open Space, north 30 degrees 08 minutes 42 seconds west, 200.02 feet to a point a corner for Unit D-1; and (3) along the southeasterly line of said Unit D-1, and passing through the party wall for said north 76 degrees 35 minutes 40 seconds east, 30.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence from the said point of beginning along the northeasterly line of said Unit D-1, and passing through the party wall for said Unit D-1 and the herein described Unit D-2 north 13 degrees 24 minutes 20 seconds west, 120.00 feet to a point on the line of said lands designated as Common Open Space; thence thereby, north 76 degrees 35 minutes 40 seconds east, 24.00 feet to a point on the line of lands of Unit D-3; thence partially along the southwesterly line of said lands of Unit D-3 and passing through the party wall joining the dwelling on said Unit D-3 with the dwelling on the herein described Unit D-2, south 13 degrees 24 minutes 20 seconds east, 120.00 feet to a point a corner for said lands designated as Common Open Space; thence thereby, south 76 degrees 35 minutes 40 seconds west, 24.00 feet

to the point and place of beginning.

CONTAINING within said metes and bounds, 2.880 square feet of land being the same more or less.

BEING Parcel Number: 62-2-220 TITLE to said premises vested in Nancy Dugan by Deed from Janice W. Hoag, a/k/a Janice W. Good dated 11/03/2006 and recorded 11/30/2006 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 7020, Page 1684.

PLAINTIFF: Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association VS DEFENDANT: NANCY DUGAN SALE ADDRESS: 2002 Hillingham Circle, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ROBERT W. WILLIAMS, ESQ., 856-482-1400 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,June 18, 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 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday July 20, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-6-477 Writ of Execution No. 2015-00505 DEBT $128,879.82 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land known as Lot #44 of South View Development, situate in the Borough of Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, being bounded and described according to a survey of George E. Regester, Jr., Surveyor, dated July 5, 1952, as follows: BEGINNING at a stone set in the east street line of Park Avenue (formerly Race Street) as the same is now laid out 47 feet wide, at its intersection with the south street line of Chestnut Street as the same is now laid out 50 feet wide; thence along the east street line of said Park Avenue, south 2 degrees, 06 minutes west 65 feet to a stone; thence along Lot #43 south 88 degrees, 45 minutes east 125 feet to a stake a corner of Lot #43; thence along Lot #43 north 3 degrees, 06 minutes east 65 feet to a stake in the south street line of aforesaid Chestnut Street; thence along the south street line of Chestnut Street north 88 degrees, 45 minutes west 125 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

CONTAINING 8,133.75 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

BEING Chester County Tax Parcel #3-5-203 BEING the same premises which Nalcoln N. Lonoeneoker and Antothette G. Lonoenecker, his wife by Deed dated 12/19/1994 and recorded 12/27/1994 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, in Deed Book 3845, Page 1212, granted and conveyed unto Alvin A. Brown and Brwa A. Brown, his wife PLAINTIFF: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-NC1

VS DEFENDANT: SAMUEL C. BROOMELL, JR. and SHERRY B. BROOMELL SALE ADDRESS: 801 Park Avenue, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC, 610-778-6800 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,June 18, 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 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday July 20, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-6-481 Writ of Execution No. 2012-04878 DEBT $226,703.76 PROPERTY situate in the London Grove Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania UPI# 59-8-160.5 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Delaware Trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Co-Trustee for Government Loan Securitization Trust 2011Fv2 VS DEFENDANT: ANDREW D. SUMNER SALE ADDRESS: 131 East State Road, West Grove, PA 19390-8905 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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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,June 18, 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 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday July 20, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-6-488 Writ of Execution No. 2015-01696 DEBT $723,554.08 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the Township of

Franklin, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Property of Mary B. McMaster made by H2 Engineering Associates, dated July 5, 1978 last revised August 4, 1978, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an old p.k. nail set in the title line of Pennsylvania Route 896 leading in the northwesterly direction to New London and the southeasterly direction to Newark, said old p.k. nail marking the southwesterly of this about to be described tract and a corner of land of Albert Mote; thence leaving said old p.k. nail of beginning and by said title line, north 14 degrees 37 minutes 10 seconds west, 194.43 feet to a spike marking the northwesterly corner of this and a corner of other lands of Mary McMaster, grantor herein, of which this was a part; thence leaving said title line and by said other lands the following two courses and distances to wit: (1) north 75 degrees 22 minutes 56 seconds east, 233.42 feet to an iron pin; (2) south 10 degrees 55 minutes 40 seconds east, 189.46 feet to an iron pin marking the southeasterly corner of this and a corner of land of Albert Mote aforesaid; thence by said land south 73 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds west, 221.29 feet to an old p.k. nail being the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

TAX ID / Parcel No. UPI Number: 72-5-56.2 BEING the same premises which Al-Hamad, LLC by Deed dated June 1, 2007, and recorded June 11, 2007, in the Chester County Recorder’s Office in Record Book 7182, Page 783, conveyed unto Aslam, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, in fee.

PLAINTIFF: Cecil Bank VS DEFENDANT: ASLAM, LLC SALE ADDRESS: 1762 New London Road, Landenberg, Pennsylvania 19350 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAAN S. CHIMA, ESQ., 410-385-5109 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, June 18, 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 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday July 20, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-6-491 Writ of Execution No. 2014-05876 DEBT $288,405.86 PROPERTY situate in East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 61-6P-25 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: KEVIN DEAN NOVAK a/k/a KEVIN D. NOVAK SALE ADDRESS: 513 Beechwood Drive, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1803 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000

described as follows: 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,June 18, 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 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday July 20, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-6-501 Writ of Execution No. 2014-03483 DEBT $290,192.04 PROPERTY situate in West Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 44-1-33.2E IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-Emx6 VS DEFENDANT: ROBERT P. STANTON SALE ADDRESS: 1456 Glen Run Road, Atglen, PA 19310-9662 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2pm.

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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,June 18, 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 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday July 20, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter SALE NO. 15-6-502 Writ of Execution No. 2014-10619 DEBT $216,410.58 ALL THAT CERTAIN, message, lot or piece of land situate on, in the Township of Lower Oxford, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as follows, to wit: PREMISES “A” ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Village of Lincoln University, Lower Oxford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and

BEGINNING at a stake in the public road leading from Lincoln University Station, on the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad, to Lincoln University, and running thence by lands late of Anna B. Smith, now of Grace A. Thorne and J. Hayes Turner, south 89 1/2 degrees east 299 1/2 feet to an iron pin; thence by land of the Abbot Alderny Dairy, north 13 degrees west 131 feet 9 inches to an iron pin; thence by land formerly of Sarah H. Bustill, now of J. Hayes Turner, north 89 1/2 degrees west 154 feet to a post; thence by land of George Conn and Mrs. Reed, south Y, degrees west 100 feet to a post; thence by land of Mrs. Reed, north 80 1/2 degrees west 150 feet to a stake in the public road aforesaid; thence along said road, south 1/2 degree west 30 feet to the place of beginning.

CONTAINING 24,675 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

PREMISES “B” ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage of land, situate in Lincoln University in Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County, Penna., bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a stone in the public road running from Lincoln University Station to Lincoln University and thence along said road by land of the late Henry D. Hodgson, north 1/2 degree east 50 feet to a stone; thence leaving said road and running at right angles with the first mentioned line by land of Geo. D. Conn, 150 feet to a stone; thence by land of Sarah Bustill south 1/2 degree west, 50 feet to a stone; thence by land late of the same by a line at right angles to the said 1” and 1”’ mentioned line and parallel with the 2”” mentioned line, 150 feet to the place of beginning.

CONTAINING 7,500 square feet of land, more or less.

BEING UPI Numbers: 56-9D-17 & 56-9D-16 BLR Nos.: 56-9D-17 & 56-9D-16 BEING known as: 306 Ashmun Avenue, Lincoln University, PA 19352.

BEING the same premises which Elaine Walls, Executrix of the Estate of Lillian T. Walls, deceased and Elaine Walls, executrix of the Estate of Alphonso D. Walls, deceased,, by Deed dated October 14, 2008 and recorded October 27, 2008 in and for Chester County, Pennsylvania, in Deed Book Volume 7536, Page 2130, granted and conveyed unto Israel T. Velez and Beverly A. Velez, husband and wife as tenants by the entirety.

PLAINTIFF: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: ISRAEL T. VELEZ SALE ADDRESS: 306 Ashmun Avenue, Lincoln University, PA 19352 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC, 908233-8500 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,June 18, 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 Continued on Page 9A

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Chester County Press

Local News Avon Grove students Community invited to win Science Fair awards Relay for Life on June 5 Avon Grove Intermediate School students Alex Bollacker and Paul Clark won an Honorable Mention in the team category at the 2015 Delaware Valley Science Fair held April 2 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.

The sixth graders were recognized for their “Going Green to Clean” research project. They participated in the Team Project competition for students in grades six through eight.

The Delaware Valley Science Fair featured winners from 13 regional science fairs in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, plus winners from two fairs for homeschooled students.

The duo won second place in the Chester County Science Research Competition 2015 Lucy Balian-Rorke Adams regional fair for students in grades six through 12, which was held March 3 at the Technical College High School Pickering Campus in Phoenixville. First- and secondplace winners advanced to the Delaware Valley competition.

Avon Grove Intermediate

The Kennett-Unionville Relay for life will start at 6 p.m. on June 5 at the Unionville High School track.

This annual event is targeted to raise more than $45,000 for the American Cancer Society to support research and patient needs. As of early this week, more than 250 people on 29 teams ware signed up, and have raised more than $30,000.

Planned activities, in addi-

Avon Grove Intermediate School students Alex Bollacker (left) and Paul Clark with their award-winning science fair project.

School sixth-grader Joseph D’Ambrosio won third place in the Computer Science Category for grades six-eight at the regional fair. He was recognized for his project titled, “Wi Fi: Can It Get Stronger?”

In addition, AGIS fourth-grader Jacob Texter won a High Honors award in the Chester County Science Research Competition 2015 Jonas Salk Fair for fourth- and fifth-graders, which was held March 26

at the Technical College High School Pickering Campus in Phoenixville.

Texter was recognized for his project in the Earth and Space Science category, titled “Crystal Crazy Creations.”

AGIS fourth-grader Eden Manolescu won an Honors award in the same regional competition. She was recognized for her project in the Consumer Science category tilted “What the Glue?”

tion to walking or running on the track, include having the Philadelphia Union soccer club lead games and exercises between 6 and 8 p.m., recognition of cancer survivors at 7 p.m., hula hoop and Zumba lessons at several different times, and a luminaria ceremony to remember those who have lost their fight against cancer at 9 p.m., as well as field games, music, movies and more.

Everyone in the community is invited to participate, whether on a team or visiting the site.

“Everyone in our community has been affected by cancer through the illness of a family member, friend or their own affliction, so everyone can participate and help us find a cure,” said Adam Guyer, chairman of the event organizing committee.

UHS Rowing Club members sign with colleges

ACE nominates board members ACE (Advocating, Collaborating, Educating) AntiHuman Trafficking Alliance of Oxford will meet on Saturday, June 6, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. to plan for an exciting year and the future of ACE. Board

membership nominations will be received and the schedule of speakers for the September 2015 to June 2016 year will be outlined. Coffee and donuts will be served at 9 a.m. at the Oxford Senior Center, located at 12 E.

Locust St. All those interested in growing this vibrant community of concerned citizens against Modern Day Slavery are encouraged to attend. Questions may be directed to stopslavery@zoominternet.net or 610-932-0337.

Courtesy photo

Three members of the UHS Rowing Club recently signed to continue their rowing careers in college. Seated from left to right are Justin Best (Drexel), Sara Beth Johnson (Robert Morris) and Julia Pinamont (Loyola Marymount). Also in the photo from left to right are Paula Massanari (UHS principal), Jeanne and Glenn Best, Janice, Steven and Katie Johnson, and Bernadette and William Pinamont.

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LEGALS Continued from Page 7A 201, West Chester, Pennsylvania a schedule of distribution on Monday July 20, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter

residential dwelling No. 2011-08696 DEBT $165,096.21

PROPERTY situate in the Borough of West Grove, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 5-7-10

SALE NO. 15-6-515 Writ of Execution

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: CHRISTOPHER MINTSCHENKO and APRIL MINTSCHENKO a/k/a APRIL B. MINTSCHENKO and VALENCIA DAVIS

IMPROVEMENTS thereon:

SALE ADDRESS: 509 Prospect Avenue, West Grove, PA 19390-1327 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid 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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