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Oxford School Board approves final budget of $63.3 million
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
The Oxford School Board voted unanimously to approve a final budget for 2015-2016 at its June 16 meeting.
The spending plan of $63,393,880 necessitates a one-percent tax increase. The millage rate will increase by .3023 mills, from 30.2324 mills to 30.5347 mills. That equates to a $39 increase for the homeowner of a property with the average residential assessment of $130,318.
The final budget is approximately $600,000 less than the preliminary budget that the board adopted five months ago.
percent increase in 2012-2013 and .61 percent increase in 2014-2015.
School districts across the state are adopting their budgets without the benefit of having a clear picture of state funding. Gov. Tom Wolf proposed significant increases in education funding in March, but it’s unlikely that those increases will be included in the final state budget. School board member Richard Orpneck said that the proposed state budget hasn’t garnered sufficient support from state lawmakers from either party. When Oxford officials were preparing the budget, they did not factor in significant state funding increases.
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In the last five years, Oxford has had two years—2011-2012 and 2013-2014—without a tax increase. There was a 1.70
Weather-related cancellation of some balloon events draws criticism
In her report to the school board, Dr. Margaret Billings-Jones, the assistant
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Innovative program allows Oxford students to earn college credits while still in high school
The Early College Academy is a collaboration between Oxford Area High School and Cecil College
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
Fourteen-year-old Jaclyn Peabody was very excited when she found out that she was accepted to be a part of the Early College Academy when she enters the ninth grade at Oxford Area High School in the fall. She was so excited, in fact, that she immediately texted the news to her older brother, JC, who serves in the U.S. military and is stationed in Okinawa.
Jaclyn’s reaction left a lasting impression on her mother, Chrissy Peabody.
“The excitement that I saw made me very proud as a mother,” explained Chrissy Peabody. “I was proud to be an Oxford parent. This is a
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Peabody will be taking part in the Early College Academy program, a partnership between Oxford Area High School and Cecil College, when she enters ninth grade in the fall.
Natural gas pipeline route discussed in
Franklin Township
By John Chambless Staff Writer
At the June 17 Franklin Township Board of Supervisors meeting, the route of the proposed Eastern Shore Natural Gas pipeline was spotlighted by Paul Lagasse, the chairman of the Historical Commission and Historical Architectural Review Board.
Lagasse briefed the supervisors about a June 2 tour attended by representatives from Eastern Shore. The meeting was attended by members of Eastern Shore Natural Gas and their contractors, the National Park Service, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Chester County Planning Commission,
Natural Lands Trust and Archeological Survey representatives, as well as several township residents. Lagasse said that although there are five alternative routes presented, Eastern Shore representatives don’t seem to be considering any routes other than what was represented on their original map.
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
In many ways, the ninth annual Chester County Balloon Festival, held last weekend at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon, had everything.
There was a zip line ride; interactive aeronautical games for children; a beer garden that served Victory beer, and wine from local vineyards; vendors; scuba diving lessons; a fireworks celebration; helicopter and airplane rides; live music and fire-fighting demonstrations by the Avondale Fire Company.
Most importantly, the festival held the great anticipation that
brightly-colored hot air balloons would decorate the southern Chester County sky for three consecutive days. They almost did. Due to the combination of anticipated rain, thunder and gusty winds, festival organizers canceled a portion of balloonrelated events that ruined the experience of a small but very vocal number of festival goers, who shared their disappointment on the festival’s Facebook page. By festival’s end, the festival had compensated for the disappearance of the main attraction by turning what was advertised as a balloon festival into a Father’s Day playground of fun, with all other activities amd events fully up and
Final approval on hold
Landscape plan for new restaurant gets helping hand from greenway group
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
In Kennett Township, the often radically different entities of business and environmentalism are about to shake hands in making a piece of the Route 52 corridor a little prettier.
In a presentation before the township’s board of supervisors on June 17, John Haedrich of the township’s Kennett Pike Greenway Project said that Hionis Properties, who is currently building a 3,700-square-foot sports bar and restaurant at the site of the former Mendenhall Cafe and Deli on Kennett Pike, has agreed in principal to the aesthetic recommendations made by the Greenway Project, which include the planting of various shrubbery and plantings.
These recommendationscreated by Thomas Comitta Associates, Inc. (TCA), who serves as the township’s landscape architectural firm - replace an earlier landscaping concept that was reviewed and approved by the township nearly ten years ago.
and wide. In a review of the original plan, outlined in a letter sent to the township and to Hionis Properties on May 20, TCA recommended that the idea of planting the tall trees be scrapped, due to potential hazards with overhead utility wires, and the fact that the trees were to be planted too close to each other, too close to the restaurant building, and too close to Route 52. Rather, TCA recommended that an alternative configuration of small and medium-sized shrubs be considered, which will improve safety and visibility for motorists and pedestrians.
TCA also advised that 12 evergreen trees, proposed in the original plan, may interfere with the proper growth and maintenance of existing preserved vegetation.
running.
In hot air ballooning, wind is considered the most critical weather element, and an optimal wind speed should be between four to six miles per hour. Heavy winds often cause a caving in of the balloon that places increased load on both the fabric and the basket. During heavy winds, the balloon will often rattle back and forth and be taken farther than the pilot has room to fly, as well as complicate the severity of the balloon’s landing. Throughout the weekend, the festival kept those interested in attending the event informed about the status of balloonrelated events.
By Uncle Irvin
East Nottingham Township, the largest municipality in the Oxford area, has no real estate taxes -- zero, nada -- and obviously provides no public services of any consequence. Moreover, they have no municipal police force, or any financial agreement with the borough to provide police when needed. They are at the mercy of the overburdened State Police Barracks in Avondale. So it was easy pickings for vandals who ripped off the Divine Sent Food cupboard behind the Oxford Church of God on June 8. They broke in at night, stealing two air conditioner units, dumping 61 pounds of meat on the floor to spoil, and damaging the exterior of the building.
The Historical Commission recently sent a letter conditionally recommending that the pipeline be placed through the protected farmland adjacent to the Kemblesville Historic District, to move it farther away from the Historic District, and away from homes along Walker Road. On June 2, the group hiked through the Franklin Preserve, Continued on
The original landscape design suggested the planting of ten trees near Route 52, including five white oak trees and five red maple trees that would have grown over 50 feet tall
TCA stated that it “has evaluated the physical attributes of the approved plants in terms of mature size and habit, growth requirements, susceptibility to disease or deer-browse, and maintenance requirements. We have further considered the suitability of the approved plants with respect to ‘Right Plant/ Right Place’ based on the objectives of the property owner and Kennett Township, with a focus on the design goals of the Kennett Pike Greenway.”
Last year, thieves stole a heat pump unit at the church building.
East Nottingham supervisors levy no taxes and provide no security, other than relying
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Jaclyn
Photo by Jeff Kahan
Despite the constant threat of inclement weather, the ninth annual Chester County Balloon Festival managed to hold a limited number of balloon events this past weekend at the New Garden Flying Field.
These suggestions are in line with the Greenway Project’s mission to beautify the Route 52 corridor, designated as a Pennsylvania Scenic Byway, that runs through the township by offering recommended plantings to individuals whose businesses and properties line the two-lane road.
“We approached the owners of the property and proposed to them, since they were working with a nine-year-old approved landscape plan, that their plans were not compatible with what we were trying to achieve with the Greenway Project’s concept for landscaping along the corridor,” Haedrich told the supervisors. “This is really a winwin for both Hionis Properties and Kennett Township.”
The cost of the revised plan is $2,800, and will be shared equally between the Kennett Pike Greenway Project and Hionis Properties.
Located just to the south of
the Mendenhall Inn, the new establishment will be called the Station 52 Sports Bar and Restaurant, and is scheduled to open in September.
The supervisors agreed to table approval on the revised landscape plan for a short period, to allow the township and its landscape consultants to conduct a review with some residents who live near the new restaurant, some of whom objected to the revised landscape plan. That meeting is scheduled for June 24 at the township office.
Harvey McCumber, whose residence is the closest of any home to the restaurant’s parking lot, told the supervisors that the original plan looked “reasonable” to him when he first saw it.
Now, he said, “I can see the parking lot from my house. The original plan called for 18-foot trees along the border, and they’re gone. Vegetation has been taken out of the site. That whole back area was trees, and
now it’s two collection ponds, without a tree in site.”
In other township business, the Federal Highway Administration has approved a “no build” option for the historic Chandler Mill Bridge. The county is in the process of transferring ownership of the bridge to the township.
The township’s Historic Commission will be sponsoring an historical tour of the Longwood Progressive Friends Meetinghouse and Longwood Cemetery (near the entrance to Longwood Gardens) which were recently named to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom on June 25, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The township will hold a public conditional use hearing regarding the construction a 175-unit apartment complex on Miller’s Hill on July 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the township building. The hearing will allow the applicant, Stan-Ab/LP, to present the application for the complex, and for the supervisors to hear public comments, and set conditions for the project, including setbacks, traffic impact and entrance design.
Acting Police Chief Lydell Nolt said that the department will be outfitting the township’s police department with body-worn cameras. The police department currently has in-car cameras, but Nolt said that body cameras will allow an officer to maintain a recording device when he or she
When it opens in September, the
Inn will be landscaped with plantings agreed upon by the
is engaged in a police incident outside a vehicle.
In about a month, Nolt said that the police department will have electronic e-citation capability, which will allow officers to administer electronic citations and electronic accident reports. Nolt said that this technology will decrease the amount of time an officer will be standing on the roadside outside of the driver’s vehicle administering a citation, and decrease an officer’s clerical responsibilities.
“It will directly send the cita-
tion to municipal court and will directly enter the citation in the department of records and management system,” Nolt said.
“It cuts out the manual process of entering here as well as the process to delivering it to the municipal court. The potential for human error is also eliminated because you don’t have someone re-duplicating documents provided by the driver on the street.”
Regarding the township’s continuing involvement in the concept of establishing a regional police department in southern Chester
Township Manager Lisa Moore said that she has been in contact with Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick about arranging a follow-up meeting with all participating municipalities, in order to reach a final decision on the concept. Currently, Kennett Township, West Grove Borough, New Garden Township and the Kennett Square Borough are the remaining interested municipalities.
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com .
Blame supervisors...
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on the borough -- which they refuse to pay -- and the state police. Supervisor “Cowboy” Coldiron and his pistol were nowhere to be seen, and he was just defeated for re-election.
East Nottingham residents should vote for Shelley McLeod in November and then get rid of all incumbent supervisors, who have proven worthless.
(Uncle Irvin’s column is his opinion only, and is not a news story.)
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Station 52 Sports Bar and Restaurant next to the Mendenhall
property owners and Kennett Township.
County,
Walk through history during free summer tours throughout the county
By John Chambless Staff Writer
If you live in Chester County, you may never have taken time to explore how much history is right here at home. For the 21st summer, a series of “Town Tours and Village Walks” will take residents and visitors through sites where ths history of the county is reflected.
Sponsored by The Chester County Board of Commissioners through the Chester County Planning Commission; the Chester County Historical Society; Westtown Township; the Chester County Historic Preservation Network; and the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau, the free tours began on June 11, but continue on Thursday evenings through Aug. 20. All of the tours begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 7 p.m., with no registration needed.
Chester County has a rich African American history, ranging from enslaved Africans held by William Penn, to Quakers and the Underground Railroad, to the county’s role in the American Civil War and later in the Civil Rights Movement. All summer, the tours will highlight the homes, meetinghouses, and resting places of the men and women who “recognized the Equal Brotherhood of the Human Family” before and after the Civil War.
The series includes:
Longwood Progressive Meeting
June 25, sponsored by the Kennett Township Historical Commission.
The Longwood Progressive Friends Meetinghouse and Longwood Cemetery were recently named to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom for their critical contributions to the abolition movement. Kennett Township will be sharing the story of the role the meeting and its members played in the quest for freedom. A visit to the 160-year-old meetinghouse and a tour of the cemetery, where many members are buried, will provide an understanding of the link between the meeting and its members, and the role they played in the pursuit of freedom. Parking is available at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square). Follow the signs from Route 1.
“Under the Ground at Yellow Springs”
July 9, sponsored by Historic
Yellow Springs. Many different communities have left their marks under the ground at Yellow Springs. Arrow points and tools verify the Lenape villages; small shoes, uniform buttons and toy fragments tell of the life of the Civil War orphans who lived there; ink bottles, paint materials and pen points identify the artist community. Come and see the archaeology treasures found under the ground in digs and hear from archaeologists how they located the artifacts. Parking is at 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Follow the signs after entering the village.
“Into West Vincent: A Journey to Freedom” July 16, sponsored by the West Vincent Historic Resources Committee.
Long before there was an organized network called the Underground Railroad, Quakers and free blacks guided fugitives here, as a stop on their way to freedom. By the 1800s, the Lewis-Fussell family, in four adjacent houses along the Old Kimberton Road, had devoted themselves to abolition and to the care of runaway slaves. The tour will show those four farmsteads, which comprised the original John and Esther Lewis Farm, including “Sunnyside,” built in 1848. Highlighted will be the work of the Quaker families who lived there: John and Esther Lewis, their daughters Mariann, Rebecca, Graceanna, and Elizabeth; Norris and Ann Maris; Dr. Bartholomew Fussell, Dr. Morris Fussell, Dr. Edwin Fussell; Eleanor Bechtel Moore and others. Parking is in the field at 1727 Flint Rd., at intersection with Kimberton Road.
After touring the Lewis/ Fussell properties, visitors can take Kimberton Road approximately a mile and a half from the Flint Road intersection toward the village of Kimberton, to 1976 Kimberton Rd. and 1320 Pughtown Rd. (on opposite sides of Kimberton Road), to see the Norris and Ann Maris/ Royal Spring mill site property. Parking is limited and there are no guides.
A Walk in the Park: Exploring Phoenixville’s Reeves Park July 23, sponsored by the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area.
Much of Phoenixville’s history reflects the Phoenix Iron and Steel Company’s approach to hiring regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. Reeves Park and the neighborhood that
surrounds it has reflected that diverse history since the park’s founding in the 1870s.The tour covers the park and adjacent areas, including monuments, ethnic churches, industrialists’ mansions and a Carnegie Library. Tours will begin at the historic 1903 band shell in Reeves Park. Reeves Park is located at 3rd and Main streets in Phoenixville. Street parking is also available around the park and on side streets.
Walking Through History on the Chester Valley Trail
July 30, sponsored by the East Whiteland Historical Commission.
From limestone quarry to revolutionary battlegrounds, visitors will stroll along the former railroad bed and learn the significance of the local ruins and converted buildings along the trail. Revolutionary battles were fought in the same location before the tracks existed. Tours will start at the East Whiteland Township Building at 209 Conestoga Rd.
Quakers and the Underground Railroad in the Coatesville Area
Aug. 6, sponsored by the National Iron & Steel Heritage
Museum.
In 1688, a small group of Quakers issued a statement of protest from their native Germantown against slavery, beginning a lasting local legacy which influenced the local community even before the time of Rebecca Lukens. This tour will take place in the Lukens National Historic District, where visitors will be introduced to the community’s history and local involvement in abolitionism. The buildings of the Lukens and Huston family will be open to the public, in addition to the historic Lukens Executive Office Building. Tours will start from 76 S. 1st Ave., Coatesville.
Historic West Grove Borough Aug. 13, sponsored by the Borough of West Grove. West Grove’s name dates back to 1787, when the Society of Friends built a meetinghouse on the western edge of London Grove Township. Its purpose was to provide a place of worship for the significant population of Quaker farmers, millers and nurserymen that had settled in the area. This area of London Grove Township was home
to the family of Ann Preston, an early 19th-century leader in women’s rights and the abolitionist movement, and a pioneer in women’s medicine. This tour will feature elegant brick homes, the commercial center and the 1903 Quaker Meeting built on the site of the original meetinghouse. Parking is in the West Grove Memorial Playground lot, on Parkway Avenue in West Grove. The entrance is off Rosehill Avenue.
West Whiteland Township: 250 years of History by Trolley Aug. 20, sponsored by the West Whiteland Township Historical Commission, Springfield Hyundai, Church Farm School, and Sloan Ford. Trolley tours (reservations required) will depart every 20 minutes from the West Whiteland Township Building beginning at 3 p.m. Call 610363-9525, ext. 1915, or e-mail 250th@westwhiteland.org for reservations.
In 1765, the township of Whiteland decided to divide into West Whiteland and East Whiteland. Travel back in time on a trolley to view properties along Pottstown Pike, Lincoln Highway and Swedesford Road. Some of the properties featured will be Church Farm School, Pennypacker House and the Ship Inn. Following the tour, visit the Township Building to see artifacts and pictures, and learn about the buildings
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that are part of Main Street Exton. Parking is at the West Whiteland Township Building (101 Commerce Drive, Exton).
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The Longwood Progressive Friends Meetinghouse and Longwood Cemetery are the focus of a walking tour on June 25.
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Weaver recognized for 50 years of service to Oxford Borough
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
Richard J. Weaver was honored for 50 years of service as an employee of Oxford Borough as Mayor Geoff Henry presented him with a plaque at the June 15 Oxford Borough Council meeting.
Dozens of people donated bikes and bicycle parts on the afternoon of June 20 outside of Mala Galleria in Kennett Square. The sidewalk quickly filled with bikes donated to the Urban Bike Project, an organization that fixes and donates bikes to people who cannot afford to buy their own bikes. Bicycles can provide crucial transportation to jobs or around town for people of all ages. The donation drive was held in conjunction with an exhibit of bicycle-themed artwork in the gallery.
Gallery owner Zvezdana Stojanovic Scott said, “The bike drive was fun! We had dozens of people from the community come with used bicycles, and I had people telling me afterwords that there are more coming in the next couple of days! The friendly folks from the Urban Bike Project were very happy and thankful to Kennett Square for donating and promoting the good cause.”
-- John Chambless
The greatest need at the Urban Bike Project is sturdy mountain bikes and hybrids of any size, but any type of bicycle in any condition is welcome. Bikes that need repairs are fixed by volunteers. Through the Earn-A-Bike program, area youth can learn mechanics and refurbish a used bike, which they keep for free at the end of the project.
“It’s not every business that can say that they have had an employee work for them for 50 years. Oxford has been blessed to have Ricky work here for the last 50 years,” Henry said.
Weaver joined Oxford Borough’s street crew in May of 1965. He worked in that department until September of 1989. In 1989, he transitioned to becoming a crossing guard, which he still does to this day. In January of 2005, he started serving as a parking enforcement officer. He continues in that role today.
Henry also read an official proclamation making Monday, June 15 Richard J. Weaver Day in Oxford.
“Thank you for your hard work and dedication,” Henry said. The sentiment was echoed by several borough council members.
After Weaver accepted the award and was ready to leave, Police Chief John Slauch joked that Weaver shouldn’t be late for work the next day.
“Late? I’m never late,” Weaver quipped.
In other business at the June 15 meeting, Oxford Borough Council members briefly discussed exploring the possibility
of having one company handle the trash hauling for all the homes and businesses in the borough. Currently, individual property owners select who collects their trash. Council member Randy Teel pointed out that as a result, there may be several different trash trucks in the borough on any given day. By having a single hauler, it would reduce the truck traffic. Teel said that there could be a reduction in costs because one company would be able to pick up the trash more efficiently, and the company would also likely offer a better rate for property owners because of the exclusive deal.
While this concept is still in the discussion stage, the borough could soon seek proposals from trash companies to provide trash hauling services to the entire borough.
Henry and Teel both commented about the American Flag Retirement Ceremony that took place at Oxford Memorial Park on June 14. Garland Hamilton organized the event as part of his Eagle Scout Project.
“It was just a great afternoon,” Henry said. “It was really nice.” Henry explained that more than 300 flags were retired. A box is also being placed on the Borough Hall property so that flags can be easily dropped off for the next American Flag Retirement Ceremony. Oxford officials are hopeful that another scout might make this a part of a future Eagle Scout Project.
Finally, Rich Hannum has been appointed to serve as one of the borough’s representatives on the Oxford Area Sewer Authority Board. To
Bikes filled the sidwalk outside of the gallery by the end of the afternoon.
Courtesy photos:
Mala Galleria owner Zvezdana Stojanovic Scott (second from right) with representatives of the Urban Bike Project.
contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
Photo by Steven Hoffman
Mayor Geoff Henry presented Richard J. Weaver with an award for his 50 years of service to Oxford Borough. Weaver joined the borough’s street crew in May of 1965.
great opportunity that Oxford is providing to our students.”
The Early College Academy is a collaboration between the Oxford Area School District and Cecil College that provides students with the opportunity to earn college credits as they progress through high school. Students like Jaclyn can potentially earn an associate’s degree by the time they walk across the stage for their high school graduation.
The first participants in the Early College Academy started in September of 2014 and just recently finished the first year of work. Officials from Oxford and Cecil College are pleased with the results so far.
“Our first year of the Early College Academy went very well,” said Dr. Diane Lane, vice president of student services and institutional effectiveness at Cecil College.
“Most important, all of the students were academically successful. They have been amazing, and we are extremely proud of what they have already accomplished.”
During the students’ freshman and sophomore years at Oxford, they take the college coursework online, with teachers from the high school and college available to assist the students with their work. Ninth-graders take health, fitness, and career development classes through Cecil College, while they focus on core subjects like English, math, social studies, and science at the high school. In tenth grade, students add courses in computer science, a foreign language, public speaking, and the humanities at Cecil College. Students also take academic seminars like College 101, Time Management, Study Habits & Strategies, Writing Competencies, and more. The curriculum is designed to get progressively more rigorous, and when students are in their junior and senior years, they take their classes
on site at Cecil College. Students can take college courses related to specific areas, such as business, math, or engineering, and those who complete all the coursework will be awarded a Cecil College general studies degree when they graduate from high school.
On average, an associate’s degree is 60 credits. The total cost for tuition for students who are enrolled in the Early College Academy is significantly less than what it would cost for students to earn those credits later on at a fouryear university.
“It’s an amazing partnership,” said Oxford Area High School principal Christopher Dormer, explaining that students benefit from being challenged academically with the college coursework.
The Early College Academy evolved out of conversations between Oxford and Cecil College about dual enrollment.
Administrators from Oxford wanted a broader program that would allow students to graduate with an associate’s degree.
Chrissy Peabody said that Oxford Area School District administrators, particularly superintendent David Woods, deserves credit for bringing this educational opportunity to Oxford students.
“This really came about because of Mr. Woods,” Peabody said.
“When it comes to opportunities for Oxford students, he really doesn’t know the word ‘can’t.’ This is really a wonderful opportunity for our students.”
She added that Dormer and the staff at the high school have been very good at facilitating the program by incorporating the college coursework into the students’ schedules, and by making classrooms and technology available to the students.
Students in the Early College Academy have full access to Cecil College’s library, tutoring services, and computer labs, as well
as many other college resources, and they are guided through the coursework with the help of tutors, mentors, and advisors from the Oxford and Cecil College staff.
Peabody said that, with the rising tuition costs at college, a program like this one will be beneficial for more and more students.
Seventeen students completed the first cohort, and are moving on to the second year of the program. Another 22 eighth-graders are expected to enroll in the program for the first cohort for their freshman year in 2015-2016.
“Just like when you go to the airport to fly in an airplane, safety is the #1 concern,” event organizers wrote on the festival’s Facebook page. “Imagine a 10-story tall piece of fabric... It can easily be thrown around in high winds.
The pilots and crew have a very tough job to do by keeping themselves and their passengers out of harm’s way. Firefighters, EMS and Police have a motto, ‘everyone goes home.’ Our top priority is safety, even if it means disappointing a few people.”
“...The balloons and pilots have come a long way to participate and are more disappointed than you are, and try as we might as a group we haven’t learned how to control the weather!” wrote Rick Schimpf, Balloonmeister with the Chester County Hot Air Balloon Festival, on the event’s Facebook. “As advertised, this is a weather controlled event and we thank those who purchased tickets online for your faith in the event. We, the festival management planned it to be a great event whether or not weather safe for ballooning including the fireworks and kid zone! Weather is out of our control but safety isn’t!”
“There’s growing excitement with this program,” Dormer said.
As a rising ninth-grader, Jaclyn Peabody still has plenty of time to decide on a career. Chrissy Peabody said that her daughter has expressed interest in studying cosmetology, and the opportunity to take college-level courses not only enhances her education and challenges her academically, it also prepares her better for life after high school.
Dormer pointed out that a student who wants to pursue cosmetology might also want to take
media to share their appreciation for the event, more than a handful took the festival organizers to task for the event’s limited visibility of hot air balloons, as well as its poor parking, lack of proper signage, and add-on costs that were tacked onto the $10 entrance fee.
“Nowhere near enough balloons!” one attendee wrote. “What a let down,” another post read.
Despite the weather impact, festival organizers were still able to hold a balloon glow event on Friday evening, as well as tethered balloon flights on Saturday.
“Unfortunately, we are a weather controlled sport and in order to balloon safely, we need to have primo weather conditions, and the weather wasn’t cooperative this year,” said event organizer, Debbie Harding. “There was a possibility of thunderstorms and rain showers, and there were rain showers after the fireworks on Saturday. We liken [heavy winds] to a giant canvas bag of air rolling around, and it could be very, very dangerous. We don’t want to hurt people, but have a safe event.”
business classes to help with that aspect of the field.
Officials from Oxford and Cecil College are enthusiastic about the early results, and are looking forward to the future of the program.
“The Oxford Area School District has been a highly active and engaged partner in this initiative,” explained Lane. “The success that we have seen has been the result of the shared commitment Cecil and Oxford have made to continuously support these students throughout their enrollment.”
Field Director, Jon Martin, who estimated festival attendance to be 13,000. “This being the first year of the event here, I think there are things we can work on to make it better next year, but this a great venue for hosting this type of event. It’s been great for New Garden Township.”
Social media was not the only forum for those who had issues with the festival. In her prepared statement read before the New Garden Board of Supervisors on June 22, Christine Witherspoon, whose farm borders the New Garden Flying Field, pointed out the “natural amplification by the quarry of the noise at the airport” during the festival which, she said, “made life difficult for residents and businesses alike.”
Students interested in the program will attend an Early College Academy Orientation day on Aug. 19.
Dormer said that the program offers a major advantage in that it gets students to think about potential paths to a career.
“It’s amazing that these students are not even in high school yet, and they are already thinking about life after high school,” Dormer said.
To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
While the vast majority of attendees used the festival’s social
“The fireworks were impressive, but they were experienced as far away as Chadds Ford!” she said. “Imagine the impact in the valley by the quarry. The 100plus horses at the [Brandywine] Polo Field, and the dogs at the kennel were all terrorized by the noise.” She also complained about the increased air traffic that flew over her farm during the weekend -- mainly from helicopter and airplane rides.
“The thing I liked most about the event was to see the faces I’ve never seen before at the Flying Field, and exposing those people to what we do in New Garden Township, aviation related,” he said. “That’s the purpose of what I’m focusing on -- to make the airport a pillar of our community.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com. Balloon Festival... Continued from Page 1A
“This is the first year that the Chester County Balloon Festival has been held at the New Garden Flying Field, and I haven’t seen this many people at the airport in probably twenty-something years,” said New Garden Flying
Witherspoon, a former candidate for the township’s Board of Supervisors, urged the board to
establish reasonable rules and regulations that “carefully weigh the health and welfare needs of the residents and businesses of New Garden Township against the economic benefit to the airport and its users.” She called for establishing flight paths and minimum elevation requirements over private property in the township. In his summary of the festival before the Board of Supervisors, Martin thanked the 65 volunteers who assisted in the preparation and take-down of the event, some of whom came from the Future Aviators Camp, the annual summer camp held at the New Garden Flying Field. Moving forward, Martin said that he will meet with the local emergency services team, New Garden Township Police Chief Chief Gerald Simpson and festival volunteers, in discussing how the festival can be improved upon in 2016.
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noted that the pipeline would be run under a tributary of the White Clay Creek, visited the PECO right-of-way off of Hess Mill Road, went to the Peacedale Preserve and to Pennbrook Drive, where Lagasse said it was determined the topography wouldn’t allow Eastern Shore to bore under the creek.
The Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company, based in Dover, Del., is proposing a new 16-inch pipeline that will accompany two other existing lines, but will be run to the east of the current lines because further construction is not possible at the original site. The expansion will allow increased capacity to meet demand for natural gas in central Delaware.
The new 16-inch line would run from the area of Wingate Farms, southeast under Route 841 and south through Thompson Estates, crossing Route 896 and passing just a few yards south of the Franklin Township Building before rejoining the existing Eastern
superintendent, recognized some of the staff members who served on the 2014-2015 curriculum review cycle committee, including Kristina Spano, Nick Spano, Matt Messick, Kasey Lombardo, Jan Lasak, Dana Meade, John Barcus, Peggy Logue, Laura Stoltzfus, Melody Hostetter, Carie Michael, Kathleen Conway, and Jessica
Shore pipelines that cross Franklin Township. The company already owns a right-of-way for its existing pipelines, but is seeking additional easements for facilities or temporary work spaces for construction along the pipelines.
A letter mailed to Franklin Township from Eastern Shore in December 2014 estimated that construction work would not begin until June 2015, but that date does not seem likely. In a phone interview in January, Board of Supervisors chairman John Auerbach said that the ground disturbance for installing the new pipeline “would be about 100 feet wide.” Pipelines are installed in sections, he explained. Crews construct the metal pipe on a scaffolding above ground, then the pipe is lowered into a ditch and covered up before the crew moves on to the next section of pipe. Referring to his experience with installing pipelines of this kind, Auerbach praised the expertise of Eastern Shore and said, “These kinds of pipelines don’t leak. It’s as simple as that. They are monitored
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Oxford is expanding the summer academies available to students this year. The popular art and music academies are returning, and there will also be math, STEM, fitness, and young authors academies, as well as Title I and Title III offerings.
“There has been a tremendous response to our academies,” Billings-Jones said, noting that the Art Academy is already full, and many parents were calling
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very closely. The biggest thing these companies have to worry about is somebody digging in their yard and hitting the line. Other than that, they are very safe.”
There are several documents and maps related to the pipeline proposal, called the White Oak Mainline Expansion Project, posted on the township’s website (www.franklintownship. us).
In other business, Ralph Olivier, chairman of the Planning Commission, reported that the commission had completed their revision of an ordinance dealing with horse-related activities in the township and asked the township solicitor to draw up a draft ordinance for review by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
The ordinance deals with keeping horses in a residential area, with emphasis on parcel size requirements for horserelated activities, such as horse shows and eventing. If a few families want to have a small horse show, they should be allowed in the ordinance, but
about the other academies that will be open to students.
The school district has formalized an agreement with Lincoln University, which is sponsoring nursing education, whereby students can gain monitored clinical experience in their area of study.
Principal Dr. Nicole Addis made a report to the school board about the successful launch of the Hopewell School’s Early Act Club, which
larger events that would attract more people are a concern to the Planning Commission. The revised ordinance will be discussed at future meetings.
Olivier also said that the Planning Commission has begun drafting an ordinance that would permit townshp residents to keep chickens in their back yards if they want. The commission welcomes public input on the issue.
The subject of hunters trespassing on township preserves was addressed by the Franklin Sportsman’s Association. The association’s members suggested posting signs saying that trespassers will be fined for illegal hunting. The board felt that catching any trespassers would be difficult, given the size of the preserves and the fact that the Pennsylvania Game Commission is responsible for prosecuting illegal hunters, not the State Police. The board also did not want to post more signs at the preserves.
To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty.com.
is a service organization for elementary students.
The school board honored some longtime employees who are retiring from the district, including Valerie Beimfohr (30 years); Stephen Gregg (16 years); Cynthia Louth (37 years); Joy Withiam (36 years); Denise Clarke (15 years); Elizabeth Measures (17 years); and Gary Opperman (8 years).
School board member Joseph Tighe was selected to serve as
the board’s treasurer for the next fiscal year. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of Rinaldi and Poveromo, P.C. as the district’s solicitor during that same time period.
The school board will meet again on Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. in the administration building.
To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
Editorial Letters to the Editor
Kudos to Oxford Area School District for offering innovative program to students
One of the ways that high schools are measured is to look at the percentage of graduates who attend four-year colleges. This statistic, like the number of wins that a pitcher has in baseball, can sometimes be misleading because it only tells part of the story. A better indicator of the job that a high school is doing is simply this: Are the students prepared for what comes next by the time they graduate? What comes next, in most cases, will be attending a four-year college. But it could also be entering a two-year college program, joining the military, or finding a job right away. In 2015, we shouldn’t be so narrow-minded as to think that all students need to complete a college degree, or that that college degree is necessary for a person to lead a successful life.
The Oxford Area School District has established a partnership with Cecil College that provides students with practical and purposeful educational opportunities that simply aren’t available to all students right now. This collaboration provides Oxford students with the opportunity, starting in the ninth grade, to take part in the Early College Academy. This innovative program not only allows for dual enrollment where college credits are earned, it also allows Oxford students to take enough college credits so that they can earn an associate’s degree from Cecil College by the time they earn a high school diploma. In other instances, students might transfer credits earned at Cecil College and work toward a four-year degree at another university. Other students can earn the skills necessary to enter the workforce right away. By taking part in the Early College Academy, Oxford students are that much further along on the path to a career.
Statistics show that nationally, students who take part in dual enrollment programs while still in high school are much more likely to complete the coursework toward a degree than students who take the traditional route of transitioning from high school to a four-year college. A majority of the students who attend college don’t complete their degree in four years, and only slightly more than half the students earn a degree within six years. Even for those students who persevere through 16 to 18 years of studying and test-taking, many college graduates go underemployed. One study revealed that only 62 percent of all college graduates had a job that actually required them to have a degree. Fewer than three out of ten college graduates get a job that is closely related to their field of study. Furthermore, the costs of attaining a college degree have skyrocketed in the last three decades. Many young adults are beginning lives on their own burdened by student loan debt.
A program like the Early College Academy can be valuable to students—and their families—in several different ways. The students are challenged academically, and they are thinking about their lives after high school as they make choices about what courses to take. The students can take courses that can prepare them for the occupations that they want after graduation. And all this can be accomplished with significantly less cost than attaining a four-year degree at a university.
The Oxford Area School District should be lauded for providing this opportunity to its students, and in our opinion, more school districts should follow Oxford’s lead by pursuing similar initiatives.
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Common sense and responsibility come along with gun rights
Letter to the Editor:
When I saw Dylann Roof, the Charleston, South Carolina 21-yearold, standing before a judge wearing handcuffs and leg shackles, I was somewhat confused that he was standing there alone. Where was his father, who should
have been also standing there handcuffed and shackled? This father knew full well of his boy’s hatred of other races, as well as the fact that this boy has never been normal and well-adjusted. Mentally speaking, he was a few bricks short of being a full building. And yet this father buys his son a .45 caliber handgun for his birthday. Would everyone be upset if a father walked over to his one-yearold son, playing in his playpen, and handed him a bowl of razor blades? I don’t see much of a difference. What he handed his son ended up destroying his son, along with nine other human beings.
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freedom of gun rights must understand that it has two other important issues; common sense, and responsibility.
The history books are closed
School’s out! Another school year has passed and the history books are closed.
Were the history books even opened? Just what was taught in our schools about our history?
The answers to those two questions will be different, depending on individual schools in the area.
My conclusion is based on my experiences in the past month or so speaking to home school and middle school students in Lancaster and Chester counties, Boy Scouts and book talks and signings in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
The teachers and administration at the Swift Middle School in Quarryville put on a great program
by inviting several volunteers with knowledge of the Civil War to talk and demonstrate aspects of one of the most important events of our nation’s history. Groups of students spent 20 minutes with a volunteer and then proceeded to the next one. By the handwritten notes I received, the day had a positive impact. The principal also agreed. The school also had a field trip planned to Gettysburg, which was a bonus for the students.
Learning local history is also important and the Coatesville Area School District invited me to speak at all three middle schools about the history of the city. Coatesville is celebrating its centennial as a city. By the questions asked, stu-
dents were interested in the local history. The best comment came from a teacher who said a student became interested in reading because of a history book.
The home school parent wanted me to talk about the history of Downingtown and I spent a delightful morning with them walking around borough streets.
The Boy Scouts asked me to talk about the Civil War battle of Antietam in the days preceding their visit to the site. Now, for some not so good comments from teachers.
During a book signing in Delaware, I had a chance to talk to a teacher from the Wilmington area. Little or no history is taught in those schools as budget cutbacks have wiped history from the classrooms. At a Pennsylvania book signing, a teacher from a suburban Philadelphia district commented wars and battles are not taught because they are not politically correct. As a country, we are in trouble if classrooms are not teaching the history of our country. There is no way to instill the values of the Constitution or to explain the foundation of our country and government without the teaching of history. Closed history books are a big problem.
Bruce Mowday Chester County author
Congress says, ‘War Powers? What War Powers?’
By Lee H. Hamilton
A few weeks ago, Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia made a small splash in the press when he took Congress to task for failing to authorize our nation’s ongoing war against Islamic militants. “The silence of Congress in the midst of this war is cowardly and shameful,” he said. “[T] his Congress, the very body that is so quick to argue against President Obama’s use of executive power... allows an executive war to go on undeclared, unapproved, undefined and unchecked.”
Those were strong words, meant to spur Congress to action. Yet after a day or two, they sank without a trace. No one in the media picked up the call. No one in a position to influence the Senate or the House made a move to advance a congressional war authorization.
Indeed, it has been three months since President Obama sent his proposal for an “Authorization for the Use of Military Force” focused on ISIS to Capitol Hill. It, too, met with a brief flurry of attention and then went nowhere.
This is mind-boggling. If you had
any question that we’re at war, the bombing runs over Ramadi and the recent Delta Force raid that killed an ISIS official should have settled it. On the most important question government faces — military intervention overseas — Congress seems unable to stir itself to hammer out an agreement with the President. You can blame the President for this or you can blame Congress — each side comes in for its fair share — but inaction only expands the power of the President, leaving him to make hugely consequential decisions by himself. It’s a shocking dereliction of duty on Capitol Hill.
Why do I say this? The Constitution vests in Congress the power to declare war, but should that mean that Congress also has the responsibility to do so?
Let’s start with this: former acting CIA director Michael Morell recently said that the “great war” against Islamic terrorists is likely to last “for as long as I can see.” This is going to be a long and difficult conflict. It raises tough questions about the scope of the President’s powers, the duration of those powers, the definition and identity of
the enemy, the extent of the field of battle, the kinds of force that should be used, America’s vital interests, and its fundamental role in the world.
The decision to apply American lives and resources to such a war is momentous, and as a country we need to know how far we’re willing to commit ourselves. The President needs backing for a military campaign, and the discussion about what it ought to entail needs to be open and rigorous.
I understand that this is a lot for Congress to undertake. A resolution authorizing the use of force is tough to draft — Congress needs to make the parameters and goals of military action clear without hindering our ability to respond to a fluid situation or micromanaging the executive branch. And, of course, it’s just as tough politically. Some members will want to give more powers to the President, others less. No one wants to be on the wrong side of a war vote.
But the difficulty of a task is no reason to avoid it. If we are going to send U.S. forces into dangerous places, they need to go in with the public backing that comes from a formal authorization hammered out
in Congress. This does not mean enacting a resolution after we’ve intervened — because then it’s an argument about supporting our troops in the field, and only a few members will vote against that.
Both the President and Congress are dragging their feet on this, but that only helps the President, not the country. It leaves him — and most likely his successor — with dangerously broad authority to use military force without restriction, in perpetuity. This is not how a democracy like ours should operate.
The American people are beginning to understand all this. They overwhelmingly believe that Congress needs to weigh in on the government’s war-making powers. Yet that seems to mean nothing to Washington. “Cowardly and shameful,” Sen. Kaine said. That pretty much sums it up. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University; Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
Religious liberty at home and abroad
By Congressman Joe Pitts
Since 2012, when the Obama Administration promulgated its regulation requiring employers to provide all kinds of FDA-approved contraception in all health insurance plans, we in this country have been having a thorough and passionate debate about religious liberty.
In some ways this is nothing new. The Founding Fathers knew that governments, urged on by their majorities, have always been tempted to impose popular views on minority groups, or to prohibit unpopular views merely because of their unpopularity. That is why they included in the very first line of the First Amendment, even before the right to free speech, the express guarantees that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” The Founders didn’t create that right; they didn’t invent it or fabricate it out of thin air. Rather, they recognized it as a right which all human beings have, and perpetually bound the new government to live by it.
Even before the founding of our Republic, Pennsylvania was settled as an explicitly tolerant and
safe place for religious dissenters. William Penn offered something that unchecked European monarchs would not: a safe place for people of good will to live out their faith.
We have only to look around Lancaster County to see the proof of Pennsylvania tolerance and diversity: ours is a heritage enriched by generations of Moravians, Mennonites, Amish, Quakers, Jews, and other religious groups. There is probably no more religiously tolerant place in the country than right here, and we should all be proud of that.
Unfortunately, however, the wisdom that guided the Founders in Philadelphia to protect the religious liberties of every human being is not shared by much of the world.
Right now, the Islamic State is doing everything possible to force Jews, Christians, Alawites, Druze, Ahmadis, and Shia Muslims, to convert at gunpoint. They have already slaughtered thousands, and razed historic sites, including an 1,800 year-old Chaldean church in Mosul, Iraq.
Countless thousands of people have given up their lives over the centuries rather than betray their deepest beliefs. They valued their faith above their property, above their health, and even above
their lives. To deprive an innocent person of the freedom to live out their faith is to deprive them of a necessity.
On Thursday, I spoke to a Coptic Solidarity Conference in Washington. American legislators of both parties met with Middle Eastern Christian leaders to reinforce the bonds of our commitment to human rights. Bishops and priests told us firsthand about horrors they had witnessed, and about stories they had heard from their flock—kidnappings, murders, pillaging, and desecrations of holy sites. In lands where the Apostles once preached, in cities like Mosul that had seen empires rise and fall while their faith remained unshaken, Christianity is under real threat of extermination.
In these countries, the strong are oppressing the vulnerable for no other reason than their religious beliefs. Those who are in Congress are in a position to help, at least in some small way, and therefore we ought to do so.
Last week, I joined with Representative Sheila Jackson Lee to introduce a resolution opposing anti-blasphemy laws.
In places like Iran and Saudi Arabia, these laws are used as pretexts to coerce and prosecute
religious minorities for living out their faith. Perhaps the most famous example is that of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani woman who was jailed for witnessing to her Christian faith in conversation with her friends. Under Pakistani law, this was considered criminal blasphemy. This Spring, I also introduced the Shahbaz Bhatti International Religious Freedom Act, named for a Christian minister and member of the Pakistani General Assembly who was assassinated by the Taliban for having allegedly committed blasphemy. If it becomes law, it will authorize the State Department to sanction non-state actors like terrorists groups if they commit violations of religious liberty, such as detention, enslavement, forced resettlement, or violence. My bill would also require all American foreign service officers to be educated in the religious demography of the country in which they are posted, which will help them do their jobs by understanding the people better. There are genuine and considerable disagreements between the major religions of the world, but there ought to be no disagreement about this: that all people, whether in Lititz or in Mosul, have immutable dignity of which no one can rightly infringe upon them.
Don’t get me wrong, I am a strong Second Amendment supporter, and a gun owner, but someone who enjoys the
Patrick F. Harrison Oxford
BRIAN A. SMITH
Brian A. Smith, 38, of Kennett Square, died on June 14.
Born in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of Ralph and Grace (Pappalardo) Smith. He was a 1995 graduate of Unionville High School, where he excelled in both hockey and lacrosse while participating in academically talented (AT) classes. In both sports, he earned several awards and excelled in AAA travel hockey, Team Philadelphia, and the Chicago Showcase a year earlier than most. Brian was severely injured in a car accident during his senior year of high school and left paralyzed. In spite of his condition, he remained charismatic and outgoing. Through his ups and downs, he handled himself with grace and determination. For five years, Brian enjoyed participating in the Bayada Regatta races in Philadelphia. Brian will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. His impact on others will be known for years to come.
Survivors include, in addition to his parents, the love of his life, Wendy Wick and her kids Skylar and Josh; one sister, Kathleen Kolanko and her husband Frank and their children Mary Paige, Erin, Frankie, Nolan, Jamie and Crosby of Morrisville, Pa.; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral was held June 19. Contributions in his memory are encouraged to Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, 1095 NW 14th Terrace R-48, Miami, FL 33136, or www.themiamiproject.org. To view Brian’s online tribute, and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.
LUDDIE G. WRIGHT, JR.
Luddie G. Wright, Jr., of Oxford, went home to be with the Lord on June 15 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Shirley Sanderson Wright, who passed away in 1989, and with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Arista, W. Va., he was the son of the late Luddie G. Wright, Sr., and Ethel Bennett Wright. Luddie was a radio operator for Amtrak, retiring in 1990 after 25 years of service. He served his country in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He served on the USS Goldsborough. He was in seven major battles, and received six Bronze Stars and one Silver Star. He attended the State Line Baptist church. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 475 in Rising Sun, Md., and the New London Masonic Lodge No. 545 F&AM. He enjoyed trains, gardening, western movies, reading western books, playing the slot machines at the American Legion, wildlife, and being with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by four daughters, Mary Vick Madonna and her husband Rudolph of Fulks Run, Va., Pamela Gouge and her husband Ernest of Newark, Del., Carol McAllister and her husband Milton of Oxford, and Patricia Bush and her husband George of Cochranville; one sister, Patricia Winpigler of Myersville, Md.; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one sister, Eleanor Willard; two brothers, Bobby Lee Wright and Dale Wright; and one grandson, Jeremiah Gouge.
A funeral was held June 19. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. In memory of Luddie, a contribution may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To leave an online condolence visit www.griecocares.com.
JEAN M. ROBERTS
Jean M. Roberts, 88, of Landenberg, passed away on June 17 at Calvert Manor Healthcare Center.
She was the wife of Jonathan “J.J.” Roberts, who passed away in 2001, and with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Bel Air, Md., she was the daughter of the late Wileynd Lydia Kennedy
McMillan. Jean was an executive secretary at Hercules, Inc., in Wilmington for 20 years, retiring in 1972. After her retirement, she worked as a bookkeeper for her husband’s company, J.J. Roberts and Son Co. She was a member of the Toughkenamon Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed sewing, making her own clothing, and being with her family and friends.
She is survived by three sons, Kenneth J. Roberts and his wife Deborah of Landenberg, Brian J. Roberts and his wife Barbara of Avondale, and Paul J. Roberts and his wife Pam of Rising Sun, Md.; one brother, Swanson McMillan of Gainesville, Ga.; one sister, Lorraine Fraim of Gainesville, Ga.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Her graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on June 25 at the Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
ADA P. BOSWELL
Ada P. Boswell, 92, of West Chester, formerly of West Grove, died on June 16 at the Pembrooke Nursing home in West Chester.
She was the wife of the late Joseph Boswell, who died in 1973, and with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. Born in Cochranville, she was a daughter of the late Edward and the late Sara (Evans) Prange. Ada was a floor clerk for JJ Newberry in Kennett Square for many years. She loved TV and was a longtime member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Avondale.
Survivors include two sons, Joseph Boswell (Mary) of Nottingham, and Terry Boswell (Linda) of Honey Brook; one daughter, Sharon B. Boyer (Kevin) of West Grove; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters; and a daughter, Linda E. Fogleman, in 2006.
A funeral was held June 22. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.
CHARLES M. BARRINGER
Charles Minor Barringer, of Kennett Square, died on June 13 after a short decline.
He was born in 1920 in Locust Valley N.Y., the son of Lucy (Minor) and Paul B. Barringer, Jr. He graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va., and from Princeton University in the class of 1942, later going on to receive his master’s and doctorate degrees in chemistry from Princeton.
After participating in a Naval training program in the summer of 1940, Minor was commissioned in 1941 in the U.S. Navy, and served as assistant and then chief engineer on the destroyers USS Bristol and USS Trathen. He mustered out as a lieutenant commander in November 1945.
In December 1942, Minor married Mary M. Pratt, who predeceased him in 2012. They lived for 50 years on Center Mill Road before moving to Kendal in 2001. From 1949 to 1965, Minor worked for the E.I. DuPont Company in the organic chemicals and
elastomers departments. He then resigned to engage in consulting and community service in minority business relations in Wilmington, where he helped found the West Center City Early Learning Center. He was also active in open space preservation and land use planning in Kennett Township and the Brandywine River watershed. He and Mollie were members of Christ Church in Greenville, Del. Minor’s interests included history, science, the environment, gardening, fly fishing, travel, meteorology, and woodworking. To the end of his life he kept up with current events and research on Alzheimer’s disease, and kept in close touch with a far-flung family in Europe, Australia, and many areas of the U.S. He is survived by his two daughters, Mary Barringer of Shelburne Falls, Mass., and her spouse, J Doster; and Elizabeth Barringer of Cambridge, Mass., and her husband John Clark; daughter-in-law Therese Barringer of Haddonfield, N.J.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. His son, Charles M Barringer, Jr., predeceased him in 2010, as did a daughter, Lucy, in 1950. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Check www.griecocares.com for updates. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Minor’s name to Canine Partners for Life, P.O. Box 170, Cochranville, PA 19330; or to the Red Clay Valley Association, 1760 Unionville-Wawaset Rd., West Chester, PA 19382; or to West Center City Early Learning Center, 600 N. Madison St., Wilmington, DE 19801. To view his online tribute or to share a memory with his family, visit www. griecocares.com.
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JOAN M. SMYTH
Joan Marie Smyth, 62, of West Grove, died on June 18 at the Lankenau Hospital in Wynnwood.
She was the wife of Robert “Bob” Smyth, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Chester, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Edwin and the late Joan Marie (Reilly) Murphy. Joan was a 1970 graduate of Avon Grove High school and a 1975 graduate of nursing school. She worked as an RN for over 25 years at Pocopson Home. She loved spending time with her family at home or at their cabin in Peach Bottom. She loved her home and was very proud of the beautiful landscape of trees, flowers and a koi pond. Over the years, she enjoyed doing all kinds of arts and crafts, including designing cakes, handmade dolls and painting gourds. She also liked camping, boating and fishing. She adored spending time with her grandchildren, and her Yorkies Bubba, Chachi and MoeMoe. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her memory will live on for years to come. Survivors include, in addition to her husband, one son, Jay A. Smyth and his wife Tonya of Landenberg; one daughter, Melissa McHugh and her husband David of Willow Street; her twin brother, Edwin Murphy of Toughkenamon; and five grandchildren, Brittney, Little Jay, Robbie, Lily and Aiden. Services and interment will be held privately. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com .
KATHLEEN P. SHATLEY
Kathleen Palcso Shatley, 61, passed away at her home after a nine-month battle with cancer.
She was the loving wife of Richard Shatley, with whom she shared 24 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her former spouse, Paul Combs. She was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Palcso of Kennett Square. She worked at Phillips Mushroom Company in Kennett Square until her illness.
She is survived by her two sons, John Paul Combs of Mountain City, Tenn., and Christopher and wife Jennifer Combs of Avondale; her brother John and wife Clemence Palcso, and their children, Matt and Rebecca of Denver, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter
A visitation with family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 25 at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home (200 Rose Hill Road, West Grove). Contributions in memory of Kathe may be made to the Neighborhood Health Hospice Service, 400 E. Marshall St., West Chester, PA 19385. The family would like to especially thank Troy and Ruth Shatley for their constant and loving care during the last days of her illness. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com .
Through Aug. 26
Church Calendar
‘Summer Fun’ series West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) is holding a new Wednesday night “Summer Fun for Everyone” series 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 24
Joseph’s People meeting
The Joseph’s People West Grove meeting for the unemployed/underemployed will be on June 24 at 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Life Center (lower level) of ABVM’s Church (300 State Rd.). The meeting will explore all of the resources and support material available from Joseph’s People. This will be the last meeting for the summer, and meetings will resume on Sept. 23. Visit www. josephspeople.org.
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
Old Glory statue marks 100 years
The Chester County Commissioners and President Judge Jacqueline Cody recognized the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of Chester County’s Old Glory statue recently. On June 11, 1915, 35,000 people filled the entire Courthouse square and lawn area to witness the unveiling of the monument honoring the heroism of Chester County’s soldiers, sailors and Marines during the Civil War. Shown in the photograph (from left) are Commissioner Michelle Kichline, Judge Cody, Commissioner Terence Farrell and Commissioner Kathi Cozzone.
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.
July 11 Community breakfast
The Shiloh Presbyterian Church, formerly the Second Presbyterian Church (42 S. Fifth St., Oxford), offers a community breakfast on July 11 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., featuring pancakes and an egg and omelet station, sausage and bacon, juice and coffee. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults, $5 for ages 4 to 11, and free for children 3 and younger. For information, call 610-932-9256.
July 13 to 17
‘Everest’ vacation
Bible school
West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) hosts “Everest
VBS: Conquering Challenges With God’s Mighty Power!” from July 13 to 17. Kids participate in Bible-learning activities, sing songs, play teamworkbuilding games, make and enjoy snacks, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home. A mission project will collect school supplies for our local school districts. “Everest” is for ages 3 through sixth grade, and runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day. To register, visit www.westgroveumc.org or call 610-869-9334.
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.
In the Spotlight
Chester County Balloon Festival 2015
A photographic look at this year’s festival, held June 19 to 21
Photo by Jeff Kahan
Several balloons were featured in an evening glow as part of this year’s Chester County Balloon Festival, held at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
This youngster enjoyed the festival’s zip line.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Several local wineries joined the Victory Brewing Company in serving up wine and beer at the festival’s beer garden.
Photo by Jeff Kahan
A look inside one of the many balloons during its preparation.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Eva Lewis of East Fallowfield waits for the start of the balloon festival’s evening demonstration on June 19.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
The festival drew hundreds of families to its opening night festivities on June 19.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Supervised by adults, these youngsters had the opportunity to enjoy scuba diving lessons at the festival.
Photo by Jeff Kahan
The burner is fired inside one of the balloons.
June 26
Cruise In
The tenth annual Cruise In at Foster’s Auto Service (152 North East Road in North East, Md.) will take place on June 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. Call 410-287-5821 for more information. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Union Hospital Cancer Program. There will be food, door prizes and more.
July 4
Freedom Fest in Nottingham Park
The Freedom Fest at Nottingham County Park will be held July 4 from 6 to 11 p.m. Admission is free, but parking is $10 per car at the park and at Herr’s Corporate Center. There will be two Orbotrons operating, there will be snacks from Herr Foods and festival foods served by vendors. At 7:15 p.m., Green Tea Revival will perform on stage. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Canopies are not permitted. Smoking and alcohol are prohibited. For informaton, call 610-932-2589 or visit www. chesco.org/ccparks.
July 11
Friends of Goddard Park meeting
The Friends of Goddard Park will be meeting the first Saturday of every month at 8:30 a.m. at the park kiosk from April through November. Everyone from the community is invited to attend.
July 11
Chester County ABATE food run
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ABATE will hold a food run to benefit the Oxford Neighborhood Services Center on July 11. Food will be collected during June at several grocery stores and through personal donations. On July 11, participants in the food run will meet in Jennersville and make the short commute to Oxford, where the food will be dropped off at the Neighborhood Services Center.
July 12
‘Frozen’ Princess Party
A “Frozen” Princes Party will be held at Union Fire Company No. 1 (315 Market St., Oxford) on July 12 from noon to 2 p.m. There will be a meet and greet with Elsa, Anna and Olaf from the Disney film. Tickets are $15 for a child and one adult, including lunch. There will also be sing-alongs and raffles. For more information or tickets, call 610-932-2411 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or 610-656-7294.
July 18
‘Best of the ‘50s’ concert
The New London Community Choir will present “The Best of the ‘50s,” a concert of 1950s top hits, on July 18 at 7 p.m. at the Avon Grove High School Auditorium. For more information, call 610-869-8129 or email nlcommunitychoirpa@gmail. com.
July 18
Horse health event
Oxford Feed & Lumber (112 Railroad Ave., Oxford) hosts a horse health fair and tack swap on July 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Throughout the day, experts will discuss equine health and safety topics. There will be a tack swap (no charge to sell). Bring
a table to set up items to sell. A barbeque will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Through Aug. 21
‘Movies in the Park’ “Movies in the Park” will return to the Oxford Memorial Park on June 19. This family-oriented event is hosted by the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by businesses in the
community. The movie previews start at 8:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. This year’s screenings will be: “Big Hero 6” (July 17); “Planes: Fire and Rescue” (Aug. 21). Concessions will be available at the pavilion throughout the evening. This event is free and open to the public. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled. Visit www.oxfordpa. org for information.
By John Chambless Staff Writer
The shady bandshell area at Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square is a perfect place to enjoy an evening concert, and the summer series kicks off on June 24 for a brand-new season of live music and family fun.
The free concerts are held on Wedesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Visitors should bring a blanket or chairs. Picnic foods and ice cream are supplied by local restaurants. There’s a playground nearby for young children, and every seat is a good one in the shaded ampitheater.
The series opens with the long-lived Philadelphia blues and R&B band The Dukes of Destiny on June 24. Food will be provided by Byrsa Bistro, with desserts by La Michoacana Ice Cream and Yo’R So Sweet. Christine Havrilla and her band, Gypsy Fuzz, perform on July 1. Her music is described as “a blend of ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s rock delivered by a modern singer/songwriter.” There will be food from Chef-a-Topia, with
desserts by La Michoacana Ice Cream and Yo’R So Sweet.
Beyond the Pale plays a mix of original and traditional Celtic music on July 8, with food from State Street Pizza and Grill, and desserts by La Michoacana Ice Cream and Yo’R So Sweet.
Mason Porter plays folkrock, bluegrass and pop with plenty of improvisation on July 15, with food provided by the Kennett Inn, and desserts by LaMichoacana Ice Cream and Yo’R So Sweet.
Kategory 5 plays classic rock hits by artists like Boston, Heart, Kansas and Foreigner on July 22, with food from Philter Coffee, and desserts by La Michoacana Ice Cream and Yo’R So Sweet.
Singer-songwriter Billy Penn Burger brings his blend of jazz, R&B and blue-eyed soul to the stage on July 29, with food from Nourish Juice Bar and Cafe, and desserts by La Michoacana Ice Cream and Yo’R So Sweet.
Inspired by island music, soul, and rock and roll, Bullbuckers will perform on Aug. 7, with food by Yo’R So Sweet and desserts by La Michoacana Ice
June 24 through Aug. 12
Nixon Park concert series Anson B. Nixon Park, on Walnut Street in Kennett Square, is the site of free concerts this summer on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your own seating. Picnic suppers are catered by local restaurants. For updated weather information, call 610-444-1416. The series includes: R&B by the
on June 24.
Cream and Yo’R So Sweet.
Closing out the summer season will be Sounds of Society, a nine-piece band that pays tribute to the classic music of the band Chicago. Food will be provided by Portabello’s, with desserts by La Michoacana Ice Cream and Yo’R So Sweet. For more information or lastminute weather updates, visit the Anson B. Nixon Park page on Facebook, or call 610-444-1416. Support for the popular concert series is provided by the
American Mushroom Institute and the Mushroom Festival, Dansko, Maffei Landscape Design, H.A. Thomson, Hadley Memorial Fund, Historic Kennett Square, the Hutton Family Help Fund, Just-inTime Communications, LGB Properties, Melton Architects, the Neil Joines Foundation, the Kennett Flash and the Market at Liberty Place.
To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com.
The Art Spot
Through June 30
Jack Giangiulio solo show
Longwood Art Gallery (200 E. State St., Kennett Square) is hosting “A Different View,” featuring original watercolors by local artist Jack Giangiulio during June. For more information, call 610-444-0146 or visit www. longwoodartgallery.com.
Through June 30
‘Pedal’
Mala Galleria (206 E. State St., Kennett Square) presents
paintings by David Dziemian through June 30. The solo show, “Pedal,” focuses on bicycles.
Part of the proceeds from the show will be benefit the Urban Bike Project, which supports Wilmington communities by providing access to bicycling.
For more information, visit www.malagalleria.com.
Through July 3
‘Magic Light’
The Church Street Gallery (12
S. Church St., West Chester) presents “Magic Light,” a show of works by Serge Krupnov, through July 3. 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 Aug. 23
Cartoons at Brandywine
The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts “Pointed Pens: Selected Cartoons from the Permanent Collection” through Aug. 23. The exhibit includes maze-like contraptions drawn by Rube Goldberg, political sketches by Thomas Nast, and many others that summarized and satirized current events. For more information, visit www. brandywinemuseum.org.
Through July 19
Horace Pippin retrospective
The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) hosts “Horace Pippin: The Way I See It,” a major retrospective for the West Chester folk artist, through July 19. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults; $10 for seniors; $6 for students and children ages 6 to 12; free for children age 5 and younger, and Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art members. Admission is free on Sundays from 9:30
Dukes of Destiny (June 24); singer-songwriter Christine Havrilla and Gypsy Fuzz (July 1); Celtic music by Beyond the Pale (July 8); Americana by Mason Porter (July 15); clasic rock by Kategory 5 (July 22); singer-songwriter Billy Penn Burger (July 29); rock/reggae by Bullbuckers (Aug. 5); Chicago tribute band Sounds of Society (Aug. 12).
The Dukes of Destiny kick off the summer concert season in Kennett Square
Historic prison sentence for 23 years of abuse
By John Chambless Staff Writer
A Chester County man was sentenced last week to a term of 339 to 690 years in prison for “one of the worst criminal cases in the history of Chester County.”
The sentence, handed down at the Chester County Courthouse in West Chester, is believed to be the longest term for any criminal case in county history.
On June 17, Warren Earl Yerger, Sr., 52, was sentenced by Judge William Mahon for sexual assault of four children over two decades, beginning when some of them were infants.
In her sentencing statement, Deputy District Attorney Deborah Ryan wrote, “This abuse amounted to a decadeslong reign of terror and humiliation for these children. Through every degrading act he forced upon these innocent children, the defendant has earned a sentence that resonates through the fabric of our society.”
The case against Yerger began in December 2012, when one of his four grown victims contacted police. Between 1989 and 2012, Yerger abused the four children -- three girls and a boy, two of them his biological children -while moving to four counties in Pennsylvania, from Phoenixville to Spring City, Lower Pottsgrove and elsewhere. The abuse began while he was living in Chester County.
In December 2014, after testimony from three of the children, now adults, Yerger was found guilty of 155 counts of
rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children and conspiracy. Yerger is also accused of abusing two women, who joined in the abuse of the children. Deborah Keeley, 49, has been imprisoned for 22 to 44 years. Leslie Yerger, 46, is awaiting sentencing.
Yerger, who maintained his innocence at his trial and has shown no remorse, is accused of sexually abusing all four children, beating them and the two women, locking them in their rooms and keeping them away from food, and killing their pets in front of them to intimidate the children.
In her statement, Deputy District Attorney Ryan wrote,
“The defendant was able to continue these despicable acts with impunity because every single adult in their lives participated in the abuse or looked the other way and failed to do the right thing. ... Ultimately, the scope and nature of the defendant’s sexual and physical abuse against four young children justifies a sentence that results in the defendant’s incarceration for the rest of his natural born life.”
On June 17, District Attorney Thomas P. Hogan sent out word of Yerger’s historic prison term.
“Outstanding work by Deputy District Attorney Deb Ryan, Assistant District Attorney Tony Rock, and the Pennsylvania State Police,” Hogan wrote.
To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com.
DIRT BIKE DRIVER
FLEES POLICE
On May 26 at 5:20 p.m., New Garden Township Police were patrolling in the area of Pemberton Valley Road and Pemberton Road for an ongoing complaint about a loud dirt bike speeding through the area. Officers saw the bike traveling at an estimated 50 miles per hour, and the driver, idenfitied as John DePippo, 20, of Kennett Square, not wearing a helmet or eye protection. Officers signaled for DePippo to stop, but he accelerated and drove away through a residential development. Police did not pursue him, but arrested him later at his home. He was charged with fleeing and attempting to elude police, along with multiple traffic violations. He was released pending a court appearance.
DRUG CHARGES
Kennett Square Police were called to check on the well-being of a woman who was apparently passed out on a bench in the 200 block of East State Street on June 11, and they ended up arresting the woman, Jaclyn Schwartz, 24, of Wilmington, Del., for 14 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Kennett Square Police were called to a disturbance at Church Alley and East Mulberry Street on June 7 and arrested Lorenzo Martinez, 21, of Kennett Square, for one count of possession with intent deliver a controlled substance, one count of possession of a controlled substance, and 21 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. He
was arraigned and bail was set at $10,000 cash. Unable to post bail, Martinez was remanded to Chester County Prison.
ARRESTS IN COUNTERFEIT CASE
On June 1, New Garden Township Police responded to a business in the 300 block of Scarlett Road for a report of counterfeit money. Employees told police thay had accepted a money transaction for $140. The manager later found that the money was counterfeit and called police. Police arrested Kristen Watson, 40, of Kennett Square; and Christopher Forrester, 36, of Philadelphia. Police charged them with forgery, theft by deception, receiving stolen property and theft by unlawful taking. When police arrested Watson on June 5 in the 700 block of West Cypress Street, she was in possession of marijuana.
CARS VANDALIZED
Sometime between May 22 and May 26, several vehicles parked in the 500 block of South Walnut Street in Kennett Square were vandalized with spray-painted graffiti, according to Kennett Square Police. The back window of a car parked in the 100 block of East South Street was broken sometime between May 22 and May 26, according to police.
Kennett Square Police reported that sometime overnight on June 1, a vehicle parked in the 200 block of South Washington Street was scratched in several spots on the passenger side.
Kennett Square Police reported that sometime between 2:45 and 5:30 p.m. on June 3, the rear windshield was smashed out a
vehicle parked in the 100 block of Race Street.
BURGLARS STEAL LIQUOR
Sometime overnight on May 30, an apartment in the 100 block of East State Street was burglarized, according to Kennett Square Police. Stolen were two containers of about $40 in change, about 24 cans of Yuengling beer, a bottle of rum and a bottle of tequila.
LICENSE PLATE STOLEN
On May 29, sometime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a Pennsylvania registration plate with number JSR9881 was stolen from a vehicle parked in the 400 block of East South Street in Kennett Square, according to police.
SHOPLIFTING WITH TEEN
Pennsylvania State Police
Avondale reported that Adam Glen Odenwalt, 50, and Donna Marie Chaney, 49, both of Lancaster County, stole $193.53 cents worth of merchandise from the Walmart in East Marlborough Township on June 5. They had a 15-year-old boy with them at the time. They face charges of retail theft, corruption of minors and related charges.
SHOPLIFTERS FLEE
An unidentified man and woman tried to shoplift $1,574.50 worth of merchandise from the Oxford Walmart store on June 9, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. They fled in a white sedan. The items were recovered at the scene.
DUI Pennsylvania State Police Avondale responded to a one-car
crash on June 1 at 4:15 p.m. on Corrine Road in Pocopson Township and found that driver Michael David Morris, 33, of Portland, Maine, was intoxicated. He was arrested for DUI and arraigned after repeatedly saying he would return to Maine and never come back to Pennsylvania to face charges. He was taken to Chester County Prison after failing to post bail. On June 5 at 4:15 a.m., New Garden Township Police saw a vehicle swerving on Baltimore Pike. After a traffic stop, police found that the driver, Juan Zavala, 24, of Toughkenamon, showed signs of impairment and they arrested him for DUI. He was released pending a court appearance.
Kennett Square Police arrested Michael Petragnani, 26, of Toughkenamon, for DUI after a traffic stop on May 30 in the 400 block of North Union Street. He was released pending a summons from District Court. Kennett Square Police arrested Ubaldo Castaneda-Montero, 22, of Kennett Square, for DUI after a traffic stop on May 30 in the 600 block of West South Street. He was released pending a summons from District Court. Kennett Square Police arrested Armando Lemus-Murillo, 30, of Kennett Square, for DUI after a traffic stop in the 100 block of Center Street on May 31. He was released pending a summons from District Court.
Pennsylvania State Police Avondale arrested Charles Joseph Schenberger, of Downingtown, for DUI on June 15 after stopping him for multiple vehicle and moving violations on Route 10, north of Route 1 in Lower Oxford Township.
Kennett Brewing Company opens
thirsty reception
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
To many of the connoisseurs of brew who descended upon Chester County’s newest brew pub at its grand opening last Sunday, their visit had the semblance of a religious journey to Lourdes, in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
After more than a year of starts, stops, delays and deliberation, the long-awaited Kennett Brewing Company opened on June 21, and by the latter part of the afternoon, every table and bar stool was occupied, every beer on tap was being served, and the kitchen was slammed with more orders from an eclectic menu.
Leaving the hearty swarm of customers for a moment, owner Mark Osborne escaped into the cool catacombs of the pub’s brewing “house” to keep the supply up with the demand.
“My biggest concern is that I keep busy in here so that I don’t run out there,” Osborne said. “Initially, I’m not doing growlers until I find out what the demand is.”
From Shrunken Head Skull
Mind to Bollocks Baird Black Session IPA, a primary mission of the Kennett Brewing Company will be to introduce customers to tastes and textures that they won’t normally find at other brew pubs.
“If everything works out as planned, our customers can expect beers that they can’t find anywhere else. I really worked on some unusual English-type brews,” Osborne said. “When it comes to brewing, I think the British are about fifty years ahead of everyone else. I’m sorry, Germans. I’m sorry, Belgians. The Americans are catching up, but there are some things that I do that I’ve found from English breweries that haven’t been widely adopted anywhere else, that can add a few layers of flavor that aren’t in most domestic beers.”
In order for any brew pub to be successful, a complimentary relationship must form between what’s on tap and what’s on the menu. While customers can order any one of eight beers on tap, they can also enjoy pub-like snacks like Cajun Boiled Peanuts at $3 a bag to Lobster and Brie Dip, priced at $13, as well as an assortment of reasonablypriced pub grub favorites. The mastermind behind the menu is Michael Hall, former owner and head chef at the former Muse in
Oxford.
“One of the most fortunate strokes that happened here was when we were getting to the point where we needed someone to run this kitchen, Chef Michael was available,” Osborne said. “He is outstanding. I want to make sure that he and I remain in a competition to see who can keep their end of the pub at the best level possible, as far as ingredients and presence.”
There are no garish-looking, neon-lit signs that direct customers to the Kennett Brewing Company. At its Broad Street entrance, there is only a modest sign and an arrow beneath it that lead visitors downstairs into a cool, Speakeasy-type atmosphere that offers them the opportunity to enjoy their experience at two bar areas or at various tables. While Osborne said that the first few weeks of the Kennett Brewing Company will be dedicated to introducing itself to Kennett Square and ironing out the kinks that every new establishment has, that the passion is already embodied within every glass.
“Every time I brew a batch, I try to make it the best thing I can make,” he said. “I keep copious notes on the last time
I brewed that beer, and go over it and find out whether or not I can express it a little better.
That’s the dedication that our customers can expect.”
The Kennett Brewing Company is located at 109 S. Broad Street
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Tasha Verrico and Jordan Rapp of Kennett Square enjoyed a flight of beers at the opening o the Kennett Brewing Company on June 21.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Owner Mark Osborne of the newly-opened Kennett Brewing Company.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Kate Osborne serves a Kennett Pride Pale Ale.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Seven Oxford students to attend national FBLA conference
Seven members of the Oxford Area High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will attend the organization’s National Leadership Conference from June 29 to July 2 in Chicago, Illinois. The conference will bring together 5,000 FBLA chapter members from across the United States who will participate in a week of workshops, competitions, sightseeing and social events.
At the 64th annual Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference held from April 12 to 15 in Hershey, the team of seniors Elaine Estes and Thomas Sumner and freshman Meghan Pitney qualified to attend the national conference
by placing second in the Social Media Campaign competition.
Elaine, who will enter St. Joseph’s University this fall, is unable to attend the conference as she will begin training as a member of the U.S. National Guard.
Also heading to Chicago is the team of juniors Jocelyn Golly, Julia Koehler and Emma Wilkinson, who earned sixth place in the state in the Video Production competition. Sophomore Grace Hennessey will attend the national conference after placing seventh in the state in the Help Desk competition. Sophomore Gabrielle Murphy will also attend the conference to participate in the FBLA Institute for Leaders.
Thirty-two Oxford students were among the approximately 3,800 FBLA chapter members from high schools across Pennsylvania who attended the state conference. The students qualified to attend and compete at the conference after placing first through fourth in competition at last fall’s Pennsylvania FBLA Region 9 Competition.
Also turning in excellent showings at the state competition, where scoring is separated by percentage points, were the team of seniors Amanda Cox and Sarah Hershey and juniors Joe Barr, Alex Chavez and Amanda Hicks, earning sixth place for Parliamentary Procedures; the team of seniors Corinne Blessington and Jason D’Antonio, earning seventh place for Business Presentation; junior Alexandria Tzanakis, 10th place for Healthcare Administration; and sophomore Elizabeth Harvey, 10th place in the Future Business Leader competition.
“Students who finish in the top 10 of any of the competitive categories are considered to be among the best high school business students in Pennsylvania,” said Kimberly Webber, FBLA chapter advisor.
Senior Abigail Harvey, the chapter president, accepted an award for the second most successful recruiting effort in Pennsylvania, with 30 new members joining the chapter this year. Oxford was also recognized as the largest FBLA chapter in its region, with 127 members, and the seventh largest chapter in Pennsylvania.
For their competition, Elaine Estes, Thomas Sumner and Meghan Pitney were required to create a social media campaign designed to recruit new members for the Oxford FBLA chapter. “The campaign itself did not actually happen in real time, which was not a requirement,” explained Thomas. “A recruitment campaign would normally be held at the beginning of the school year but
by the time most people had decided to compete in the category the window for a real-time campaign had passed.”
Creating what Thomas said could more appropriately be termed a “mock campaign” covering a twoweek period, the team members chose three social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – to post information designed to inform the study body, particularly the freshman class, about the FLBA chapter and how to become a member. Posts were seen by current and former FBLA chapter members who shared the content on Facebook and Instagram and re-tweeted posts on Twitter, and the team created hashtags where all tweets relating to the campaign could be found.
Screen shots were made whenever new information was posted or when posts generated feedback, which were then used in the team’s presentation at the state conference. “Instagram was probably the most fun of the three platforms,” said Thomas. “We posted member biographies which included how the skills the featured members learned in FBLA have allowed them to achieve
success in other activities.”
For their competition, Jocelyn Golly, Julia Koehler and Emma Wilkinson created a two-minute, seven-second video also designed to recruit new members for the FBLA chapter. “We found some FBLA recruitment videos on YouTube that used a lot of skits, but we didn’t want to do that,” said Emma. “We wanted to take an informational approach that also showed the fun things that our members have an opportunity to participate in.”
Grace Hennessey qualified to compete in the Help Desk category at the State Leadership Conference after taking an hourlong test at the regional level. “I chose Help Desk because I like taking tests and the subject is something I did not know a lot about, so I looked at it as a learning experience,” she said.
Grace said the questions focused on how a Help Desk employee should interact with customers and the process for solving computer-related issues. “A lot of times the customer is frustrated,
so you have to be kind of empathetic towards that,” said Grace. “You also have to make sure that if the customer gets angry, you don’t get angry back at them.” Gabrielle Murphy attended the State Leadership Conference as a candidate for Pennsylvania FBLA Vice President at Large. Although she was not elected to the office and will not attend the National Leadership Conference in that capacity, she decided to attend on her own in order to participate in the Institute for Leaders workshops and to support her fellow chapter members.
“Running for state office was a really exciting experience from start to finish,” said Gabrielle, who delivered a speech before nearly 5,000 people on the opening night of the conference. “The support from the chapter members and Ms. Webber was great and my campaign team was amazing.”
While in Chicago, the Oxford students will be given a tour of the city and participate in a dinner cruise on Lake Michigan with a fireworks display.
Sophomore Grace Hennessey will attend the FBLA national conference after placing seventh in the Help Desk competition at the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference.
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Members of the Oxford Area High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America who will attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois from June 29 to July 2, include, (front from left), juniors Emma Wilkinson, Julia Koehler and Jocelyn Golly and sophomore Gabrielle Murphy. Standing from left are seniors Elaine Estes, who is unable to attend the conference due to National Guard training, and Thomas Sumner, freshman Meghan Pitney and FBLA chapter advisor Kimberly Webber
Oxford Area School District schedules free summer academies
The Oxford Area School District will offer free summer academies for district students during the month of July. Academies will include offerings in art, youth fitness, math, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and a Young Authors Academy. Academies will be open to students who were enrolled in grades 2-8 during the 20142015 school year, depending on the academy program content. All academies will be held at Hopewell Elementary School.
The academies are free to Oxford Area School District students. Parents must provide transportation for their child.
There is a maximum class/ group size scheduled and registrations will be accepted as received. Registration forms are available on the school district
website at www.oxford.k12.
pa.us
All completed registration forms can be returned to the main office of the registered student’s school or to the Administration Building, 125 Bell Tower Lane at Route 10, Oxford.
Academies will be held as fol-
lows:
Art Academy - Weekly sessions from July 6 to July 30 with classes held Monday through Thursday. Students in grades 3-5 will attend from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; students in grades 6-8 will attend from 10:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
Math Academy - Monday, July 6 to Thursday, July 9. Students in grades 2-4 will attend from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; students in grades 5 and 6 will attend from 10:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
Young Authors Academy -
Monday, July 13 to Thursday, July 16. Students in grades 2-4 will attend from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; students in grades 5 and 6 will attend from 10:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
STEM (Flight) Academy -
Monday, July 20 to Thursday, July 23. Students in grades 3 and 4 will attend from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; students in grades 5 and 6 will attend from 10:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
Youth Fitness AcademyMonday, July 20 to Thursday, July 23. Students in grades 3-5 will attend from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; students in grades 6-8 will attend from 10:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
Please contact Dr. Margaret Billings-Jones, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, at 610.932.6631 with any questions.
Advocates urge lawmakers to invest in early education
allowed to be erected.
2. NO mobile homes are allowed with the exception of recreational vehicles.
3. NO commercial dog kennels allowed.
4. NO pigeons, chickens, or pigs are allowed to be raised on the premises.
5. NO wire fencing of any description is allowed to be erected.
6. NO fencing may be erected that exceed 4 feet in height, with the exception of fencing in rear yards to enclose: (1) swimming pools area: (2) animal pens
PREMISES being: 122 Den Road. Lincoln University, PA 19352
PARCEL No. 72-04M0015.020
BEING the same premises which Joanna M. Ganntt n/k/a Joanna Taylor, by Deed dated November 7, 2005 and recorded November 10, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 6678 Page 1699, granted and conveyed unto Michael E. Trautman and Amy Trautman, as tenants by the entireties.
PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006KS1, by its servicer Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL E. TRAUTMAN and AMY TRAUTMAN
SALE ADDRESS: 122 Den Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352
Students of the Month named at Fred S. Engle Middle School
Students of the Month selected at Engle Middle School
Oxford graduates awarded four-year full scholarships
Four members of the Oxford Area High School Class of 2015 were awarded four-year scholarships to continue their education.
Kristen Basquill received a four-year full-paid cheerleading scholarship to Wilmington University, which she was able to utilize this year through the high school’s dual enrollment program. As a dual-enrolled student, she was recognized as an Academic All-Star by the president of Wilmington University for obtaining a 4.0 GPA as a student-athlete.
magazine for her achievements in dual enrollment and cheerleading.
Spencer Bell was awarded a Board of Governors Scholarship
Kristen also received a Proclamation Plaque and College Nationals cheerleading ring for earning a gold medal and placing first at the UCA College National Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida. In addition, she placed fifth in the nation at the UCA College National Partnerstunt competition in Orlando. Kristen is the youngest student-athlete to ever compete in the competition.
Kristen, who is majoring in education, was featured in the WilmU
Legals
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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,July 16, 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 August 17, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
SALE NO. 15-7-527
Writ of Execution No. 2013-08475 DEBT $346,240.79 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the Township of Lower Oxford, and Upper Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Property for Earl Hatton, made by H2 Engineering Associates, Engineers and Surveyors, Oxford, PA, dated December 19, 1979 last revised April 16, 1981 and being drawing #79122, as follows, to wit:
CONTAINING
BEING
SUBJECT
and restrictions of record.
UNDER
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN & EISENBERG, P.C., 215-572-8111
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the
at the time and place of the sale. 10%
or
of Chester Co. and the balance made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. thereof, within twenty-one (21) days from the date of
BEGINNING at a spike on the title line in the bed of Public Road T-336 known as Kimble Road, 33 feet wide leading in a northerly direction to Forestville and in a southerly direction to Elkview Road at the northwesterly corner of Parcel B as shown on said Plan; thence extending along said title line north 01 degrees 35 minutes 38 seconds west, crossing the line dividing the Townships of Lower Oxford from Upper Oxford, 613.40 feet to a point in the line of land now or late of Bishop Nursing Home; thence extending along the same crossing the easterly side of said road, north 88 degrees 20 minutes 40 seconds east, 1263.34 feet to
a stone in line of land now or late or William F. Shaw; thence extending along the same and other lands now or late of Earl Hatton; south 00 degrees 43 minutes 00 seconds west, 850.42 feet to an iron pin at the southeasterly corner of this described lot and corner of Parcel B, as shown on said plan; thence extending along said Parcel B the 3 following courses and distances: (1) north 85 degrees 16 minutes 08 second west, 789.20 feet to an iron pin; (2) north 04 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds west, 172.79 feet to an iron pin; (3) south 85 degrees 11 minutes 00 seconds west, crossing the said easterly side of Public Road T-336 known as Kimble Road, 435.63 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.
CONTAINING 21.00 acres of land be the same more or less.
TAX IDs: 56-05-0005 and 57-08-0040.010
TITLE is vested in Gregory P. Mazepink and Donna J. Mazepink, husband and wife, by Deed from Gregory P. Mazepink and Donna J. Mazepink, husband and wife, by Deed, dated March 2, 1999, recorded March 17, 1999 in Record Book 4527 Page 1258
PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank, N.A. as Legal Title Trustee for Truman 2012 SC2 Title Trust VS DEFENDANT: GREGORY P. MAZEPINK, DONNA J. MAZEPINK, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SALE ADDRESS: 221 Kimble Road or 544 Kimble Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ROMANO, GARUBO & ARGENTIERI, 805-384-1515
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
or
(21)
date of sale by 2pm.
6p-24-3t 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,July 16, 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 August 17, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
SALE NO. 15-7-528 Writ of Execution No. 2013-05544 DEBT $230,718.81
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in the Borough of Oxford, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Plan of Penn Oak, prepared by Tatman and Lee Associates, Inc., dated 5/18/1990, last revised 6/25/1993 and recorded in Chester County as Plan No. 12109, as follows, to wit:
BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Penn Oak Lane, a corner of Lot No. 17 as shown on said Plan; thence from said point of beginning, along the said side of Penn Oak Lane the 4 following courses and distances: (1) south 71 degrees 25 minutes 75 seconds east 76.31 feet to a point of curve; (2) on the arc of a circle curving to the
to West Chester University for up to eight semesters of full tuition.
Spencer also received a $1,500 STEM scholarship from the WCU College of Arts and Sciences for the fall semester. Spencer will major in forensic toxicology.
As a National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist, Alex Coleman
received a full-ride scholarship, valued at $144,000, to the Burnett Honors College of the University of Central Florida, a Carnegie designated top tier research university located in Orlando, Florida. Alex will major in computer science. For the second year in a row, Alex was named an AP Scholar with Distinction by the College Board for demonstrating collegelevel achievement through AP courses and exams. AP Scholar with Distinction is granted to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
Jesus Villagomez Ruiz was awarded a full scholarship, valued at $62,600, to Denison University, Granville, Ohio through the university’s partnership with Chester County Futures. While he has not decided on a major, Jesus is considering studying fine arts and art history, having served as president of the high school’s Art Club.
Lot
of beginning.
BEING Lot No. 16 as shown on said Plan.
BEING the same premises which Brenda J. NcNutt, by Deed dated 03/30/2007 and recorded 04/09/2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 7127, Page 1026, granted and conveyed unto Andrew Tuohey and Christine Tuohey
BEING known as: 22 Penn Oak Lane, Oxford, PA 19363
PARCEL No.: 6-8-4.13
IMPROVEMENTS: residential property.
PLAINTIFF: Federal National Mortgage Association VS DEFENDANT: ANDREW TUOHEY and CHRISTINE TUOHEY
SALE ADDRESS: 22 Penn Oak Lane, Oxford, PA 19363
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS, KIRN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 215-942-2090
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
and
IMPROVEMENTS
PLAINTIFF:
SALE
Chester County residents and supporters from Maternal Child Health Consortium of Chester County and PA Kiwanis visit legislators in Harrisburg to ask them to invest in early education.
Courtesy photo
Members of the Class of 2015 awarded four-year college scholarships are (front) Kristen Basquill; (rear from left) Jesus Villagomez Ruiz, Alex Coleman and Spencer Bell.
Fatima Ayllon, Paul Lanahan, Jeff Billig, Anton Bilski, Jose Althouse, Stella Haartz, Sean DelVecchio, and Reed Hadly were honored as Students of the Month at Fred S. Engle Middle School.
The Fred S. Engle Middle School Students of the Month include Jordon Hoopes, Gisel Rico, Jacqueline Carroll, Kaitlyn O’Reilly, Aaron Gamoba, Tommy Savory, Eve Melhado, and Ashley Patron.
Michael Weiner M.D., P.A. Profit Sharing Plan VS DEFENDANT: J and M PROPERTIES, INC.
SALE ADDRESS: 304 Bucktoe Road, Avondale, PA 19311
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: JOSEPH A. HIRSCH, ESQ.,
610-645-9222
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. 6p-24-3t
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,July 16, 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 August 17, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
SALE NO. 15-7-542 Writ of Execution No. 2010-02018 DEBT $257,294.29
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in New London Township, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, described according to a Plan of “Steep Meadows.”
Made by George E. Regester Jr. & Sons, C.C., Kennett Square, PA., dated 9-2-1986, last revised 12-4-1986, recorded at West Chester in the office of the recorder of deeds in plan file #6951, as follows:
BEGINNING at a point of curve in the bed of Saginaw Road (LR 15238), a corner of Lot #4 on said Plan; thence extending from said begin-
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ning point through the bed of said road and along the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 485.00 feet, the arc distance of 129.94 feet to a point of tangent, thence extending north 86 degrees 42 minutes 18 seconds east, 32.40 feet to a point,
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. 6p-24-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.
CONTAINING 1.153 acres of land more or less.
BEING Lot #5 as shown on said Plan.
BEING UPI #71-3-14.5
BEING the same premises which William J. Meinzer & Margaret A. Meinzer, by Deed dated 11/29/96 and recorded 12/5/96 in the County of Chester in Deed Book 4114, Page 1678, granted and conveyed unto Michael P. McGarvey, Jr. and Virgina S. McGarvey, husband and wife, in fee.
PLAINTIFF: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL P. McGARVEY, JR. and VIRGINIA S. McGARVEY
SALE ADDRESS: 711 Sagnaw Road, Oxford, PA 19636
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC, 610-278-6800
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of the sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash,certified check or money order made
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,July 16, 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 August 17, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
SALE NO. 15-7-550 Writ of Execution No. 2012-12869 DEBT $245,510.97
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the Township of West Nottingham, County of Chester, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Boundary Survey and Topographic Survey for WAWA, Inc. made by Weber Surveyors, Inc. 2207 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA dated 7/11/88, as follows to wit:
TAX I.D. #: 68-2-3
PLAINTIFF: Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for Chase Funding Mortgage Loan AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2003-1 VS DEFENDANT: MELISSA POWELL and FREDERICK PRICE
SALE ADDRESS: 300 Glen Roy Road, Nottingham, Pennsylvania 19362
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. 6p-24-3t
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,July 16, 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 August 17, 2015. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter
SALE NO. 15-7-552 Writ of Execution No. 2014-11798 DEBT $1,178,024.52
ALL THOSE CERTAIN lots, pieces or parcels of ground situate and located in London Grove Township, Chester County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being known as Lot Nos. 1 through 43, 82, 89 and 97 through 130 (inclusive) as shown on a duly approved plan of lots entitled Final Plan Major Subdivision Plans, the Hills of London Grove prepared by Vandemark & Lynch, Inc., recorded in Chester County, Pa., January 18, 2005 as Plan #17316
BEING the same land and premises vested in Gemcraft RB Holding, LLC, a Maryland
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215-7901010
limited liability company by Deed from Gemcraft Homes Forest Hill, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, debtor and reorganized debtor under the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy plan filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland as consolidated Case No. 09-31696 on November 9, 2009, dated 10-28-2010 and recorded 11-3-2010 in the County of Chester in Record Book 8033 Page 54.
PLAINTIFF: Far Lot LLC VS DEFENDANT: GEMCRAFT RB HOLDING, LLC
SALE ADDRESS: Hills of London Grove, Lot #1-43, 82, 89, 97-130, London Grove Township, Chester County, PA
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KLEHR HARRISON HARVEY BRANZBURG, LLP, 215-569-2700
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
