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‘They want it open now’

New Garden accepts master plan for Saint Anthony’s in the Hills

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer On July 19 -- at its first in-person meeting since March 2020 -- the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 in favor of accepting the Saint Anthony’s Master Plan that reimagines a 137-acre township property as a haven for the appreciation of nature and as an abundant and busy home for recreational activities.

Prior to accepting the plan -- a formal approval is expected in the coming months – the board heard a presentation by Ann Yost of YSM, a York-based landscape engineering firm that has headed the design of the plan in cooperation with the township, key stakeholders and other natural resource and engineering agencies.

From the plan’s early stages to now, it has been guided in large part by

opinions, input and ideas from the general public, as evidenced by two wellattended open houses that elicited several comments.

During her presentation, Yost shared the common themes that came out of the public engagement that called for developing “the right balance” between preserving natural resources and recreational opportunities.

“There is a great enthusiasm and excitement for the park,” Yost told he board.

“People want it open now.

They want to go there. They are specifically interested in trails and walking opportunities, and that aligns with what you hear statewide.

[Recreational trail walking] is the number one type of recreation that people enjoy.”

In surveys and in conversations with residents, they also expressed interest in preserving the architectural elements and history of the park, which served as a sanctuary for inner-city children in Wilmington for decades

under the vision of Father Roberto Balducelli of St. Anthony Padua Church, who owned the property until it was purchased by the township on Dec. 17, 2018.

Referring to an enlarged map of the master plan, Yost introduced several components that are being introduced throughout the park. They include meadow areas, gazebos and pavilions, a sledding hill, nature trails, basketball courts, a fitness station, dog parks, picnic areas, ponds with boardwalks and both recreational and natural playgrounds. The park will also renovate and retain the unique architecture of the property’s miniature golf course.

Athletic fields not proposed in master plan Throughout the time that Saint Anthony Padua Continued on page 2A

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Elizabeth Hedley has been appointed as the new executive director of the Willowdale Steeplechase.

Elizabeth Hedley appointed new executive director of the Willowdale Steeplechase Race Chairman W. B. Dixon Stroud, Jr., and the Board of Directors of the Willowdale Steeplechase recently welcomed Elizabeth Hedley as its new executive director.

Hedley replaces retiring Race Director Leslie (White) Carpenter, who served the board for nearly 10 years.

During Carpenter’s tenure, the Willowdale Steeplechase has developed into a worldclass steeplechase event and contributions from sponsors and benefactors have grown significantly.

“We’re excited to have Elizabeth join us as the new leader of our Willowdale Continued on page 2A

Oxford Borough applies for $589,000 Community Revitalization Program grant

By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer

Oxford Borough continues street and stormOpinion.......................5A sewer improvements Obituaries.............2B-3B and has recently applied Classifieds................4B for funding from the Community Revitalization Program (CRP).

The funds would be used for direct construction costs to enhance pedestrian and vehicular mobility and safety on Hodgson Street

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and Eighth Street, adjacent to the Oxford Area School District elementary school campus. Approximately 4,800 square feet of new sidewalks, along with concrete drive ramps and ADA ramps would be constructed where sidewalks are dilapidated, or where no sidewalk currently exists.

The project includes road reconstruction along the same area of Hodgson Street, from 5th Street to 8th Street, and then on 8th

Street, from Hodgson Street to Market Street, along with new concrete curbing.

The improvements will be constructed to ensure compliance with the Federal Highway Administration’s ADA requirements and best practices with regard to sidewalk placement, width and buffering, curb height, and access management.

In addition, the stormsewer infrastructure along a section of 8th Street between Hodgson and Market streets

will be upgraded. The CRP scope items are in addition to the replacement of water distribution infrastructure in the project area. Grant funds on the amount of $589,000 were requested.

For those interested in voicing their opinion on future Borough projects the Comprehensive Planning Task Force and Chester County Planners invite the community to a meeting on Thursday, July 22 at the Borough Hall. There will

be two sessions. The first session from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. will be in English. The second session will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will be in Spanish.

Oxford Borough Police Department Detective Chris Coverly was also on hand to speak with council about how his new position as detective is improving the police department’s handling of crimes. Coverly has served on the Oxford Continued on page 4A

County balloon Walters to leave festival gets executive director post at Kennett Library approval in East Marlborough with conditions

By Monica Thompson Fragale Contributing Writer The East Marlborough Township supervisors held their first in-person meeting on July 12 after more than a year of virtual meetings, tackling topics like the Chester County Balloon Festival, the Longwood Gardens West Conservatory project, and the selection of a new auditor.

The supervisors will continue to hold in-person meetings, according to a July 8 notice on the East Marlborough Township website.

The Chester County Balloon Festival received approval to hold its three-day event on the grounds of the Willowdale Steeplechase property, with some conditions.

In their 5-0 approval, the

supervisors will require the event organizers to limit attendance and also to sign the agreement with Po-MarLin for fire police services.

Po-Mar-Lin’s Andy Skean said there was a verbal agreement in place, prior to the meeting, for both fire and fire police.

The Chester County Balloon Festival will be held Sept. 10 to 12. Proceeds from the event will benefit groups like the Boy Scouts, the STEM Academy, and the Downingtown band, said operations director Rick Schimpf.

The organizers appeared at the June township supervisors’ meeting and were told to return in July after finalizing agreements for fire police, EMS, and police coverage. Plans for fireworks were also removed.

Residents voiced their Continued on page 3A

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Kennett Library executive director Megan Walters, center and pictured with members of the library’s staff, recently announced that she will be leaving her position in late August to become the executive director of a library at Hurlburt Field, a U.S. Air Force installation located in Okaloosa County, Fla.

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Just as it prepares to fill a property along State Street in Kennett Square with what will become a spectacular 29,257-square-foot facility that will transform the community, the Kennett Library recently found itself with another hole to fill in the

form of the upcoming departure of its executive director.

Megan Walters, who has been in her role since 2017, recently notified the Library’s Board of Trustees that she has accepted a job as director at a library at Hurlburt Field, a U.S. Air Force installation located in Okaloosa County, Fla. Walters’ last day is ten-

tatively scheduled for Aug. 27.

“We thank Megan for her leadership and wish her well on her new endeavor,” said Board President Jeff Yetter.

“Over the past four years, Megan has been instrumental in helping the library grow, and was an enthusiastic participant in the Continued on page 4A

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Church owned the property, thousands of young athletes played on its soccer pitches and playing fields. Pressing a transparent overlay that approximated the size of a typical athletic field against the map of the plan, Yost said the current dimensions of the plan do not allow for playing fields to be retro-fitted into the overall design.

“Surveys support the design as it has been developed,” she said. “There wasn’t a lot of outcry for flat fields. Additionally, I tried to reach out to a local soccer association four times and never got a response, which gives you an indication that there wasn’t a great need from that organization.

“I acknowledge that there is always a need for more playing fields, especially for soccer or lacrosse associations, who always want to grow their programs,” Yost added. “The uniqueness of this property allowed the township to look at it a little differently, highlight those unique features and put those things in for user groups that are not seen anywhere else.”

Yost said another influence in not including athletic fields in the design stemmed from the complaints of neighbors whose homes bordered the fields, who expressed concern about the noise factor involved.

Another topic discussed at the presentation involved transportation access to

the park. Currently, the access off of Limestone Road serves as the primary entrance, but Yost said that future plans call for it to be converted into an access route for maintenance vehicles only.

The plan proposes two new access points – one off of Route 41 near the Limestone Road intersection and the other off of Reynolds Road. Both entrance points, Yost said, will require further investigation and engineering study. A major factor in determining entrances and exits at Saint Anthony’s will be contingent on regulating traffic volume that is expected to be generated by the Splash Swim Club – which after delays is anticipated to open in 2022 – as well as at the 2,000seat Greek amphitheater adjacent to the pool club, which is being proposed by an independent company to be refurbished and operated as a public venue for movies and concerts.

Yost said that another potential entrance to the park could come from the proposed development of White Clay Point, a 200acre project that will include residential and commercial components on the north and south sides of Route 41. Located at the northern end of Saint Anthony’s in the Hills, the development could provide an access point.

“You have a pending land development plan that is not set in stone, so now is the time to see if you can find a partnership there in order to find a win-win,” she said.

“A win-win would be an

intersection with pedestrian and vehicular access points.

“None of these entrances are defined. These are our recommendations, but you can’t decide the future of a park with this many facilities without thinking about how best to get people in and out.”

Yost said that the annual cost estimate for the township to maintain the property will be $506,000 after the development of the park.

She said that the implementation of the master plan has not been determined in terms of its phases, but will likely emerge as grants are secured.

Proposal will ‘tell an integrated and cohesive story’ of area In other township business, the board demonstrated overwhelming support for the introduction of the Mason-Dixon/ Arc Heritage Interpretation Connectivity Plan, a cooperative concept that if enacted would tie in the trail networks and shared histories of New Garden Township and surrounding municipalities.

The plan was introduced

by Sheila Fleming of the Brandywine Conservancy and Jim Martin of Friends of the White Clay Creek Preserve.

If enacted, the plan’s mission will be to gain a clearer understanding of the story of the Mason-Dixon line at the Pennsylvania/Delaware arc and their importance in local and national history; identify existing sites that are critical pieces of that history that include inter-

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Ann Yost of YSM Landscape Architects presented the final master plan for Saint Anthony’s in the Hills at the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors meeting on July 19. The plan, which proposes to convert the 137.5-acre property into a township park with natural areas and recreational facilities, was accepted by the board by a vote of 5-0.

pretive areas and historic and natural resources; and determine effective trail links to connect preserves, parks, existing trails and open spaces to historic sites and accessible agriculture and agritourism.

“We know that this area has tremendous open space, parks, equestrian [life], history and agriculture that are probably second to none in the Northeast,” Fleming said. “We think there is an amazing opportunity for these municipalities to partner together to tell an integrated and cohesive story of this area and its history and its people and the beautiful places that are here.”

During her early research on creating the plan, Fleming said that while New Garden Township and surrounding municipalities have documented their own histories, when presented as a part of a cohesive story of an area, the narrative was fragmented and disjointed.

“It was really difficult to find a big picture of how you all fit in together and how you all connect and how the trails connect,” she said. “This study will be instrumental in helping this municipality advance its trail projects and meaningful trail connections not only in New Garden but in neighboring municipalities.”

Martin said that the plan would encompass an area of more than 13,000 acres in a cooperative venture involving four municipalities.

“It would be the largest token space in the MidAtlantic states, and what we’re talking about doing is getting the adjacent townships and taking your comprehensive plans and give you a means of executing those comprehensive plans together with bordering townships,” he said.

The plan – which would use the Brandywine Conservancy as a planning consultant -- would receive

70 percent of its funding from the Vision Partnership Program, and the remaining 30 percent would come from the participating municipalities – about $5,000. The 18-month-long plan is anticipated to begin in early 2022 and be completed by the end of 2023.

Martin and Fleming are expected to make a similar proposal to other municipalities soon, and then deliver a formal proposal to the township board later in the year.

The Southern Chester County Regional Police Department will be participating in National Night Out activities on Aug. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: the Harvest Ridge Winery in Toughkenamon, Earl’s Sub Shop in Avondale and at the West Grove Borough Building in West Grove.

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years. From New York to Santa Barbara, from Florida to Wyoming, her work experience with the United States Polo Association (USPA), the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with Gene Mische and the Palm Beach Steeplechase with Mark Bellissimo, plus her most recent endeavor with the Brandywine Polo Club, allow her to bring an eclectic perspective to coordinating equestrian events and gener-

ating revenue.

“I am very honored to be offered this position with the Willowdale Steeplechase and will work hard to continue the successes Leslie Carpenter and the Willowdale team have generated over the years.” Hedley said.

She will continue her work with Brandywine Polo and combine marketing efforts to benefit both organizations and their spectators.

In addition to the new executive director, Willowdale will also appoint a racing director who will complete the new management team.

The Willowdale Steeplechase is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which benefits the Stroud Water Research Center and the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital’s New Bolton Center (Penn Vet).

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team,” said Stroud. “Her efforts with Brandywine Polo over the past few years have produced terrific results and we expect her to have the same success with the Willowdale Steeplechase.”

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Local News Kennett Brewfest returns with in-person event One of the events most missed on Kennett Square’s events calendar last year was Historic Kennett Square’s annual Kennett Brewfest.

While the nonprofit’s “Backyard Brewfest” pivot was well received, with specially curated mixed cases to enjoy at home, beer- and fun-loving participants and breweries alike are more than ready to come back together safely for the signature event, in person, on Saturday, Oct. 2.

“It’s an important event in the life of our community,” said Historic Kennett Square Executive Director Bo Wright, “and we’re looking forward to the return of the Kennett Brewfest and to celebrating these breweries that have made it through this challenging time.”

The Brewfest community agrees.

“For my husband and me, Brewfest is one of our favorite days of the year,” said Kennett Square resident and Brewfest Instagrammer RuthAnn Deveney. “I’m excited for the event to be in person again, especially because we can chat with the brewers and spend time with friends.”

The 2021 Kennett Brewfest, which is now in

its 24th year, will be held in its usual location at 600 South Broad Street. It will be a smaller crowd, however, and ticket numbers are limited.

“We’re being cautious with the numbers to allow plenty of space,” said Wright. “We know many people are eager to be back to in-person events and we’re encouraging people to buy tickets now to avoid disappointment.”

Very limited tickets are available for the 17th year of the exclusive Connoisseur Session, which will run from noon to 1:30 p.m. and will showcase 31 breweries along with food pairings from Talula’s Table.

“Ticket holders will once again get to vote for the Best of Connoisseur brewery,” said Jeff Norman, creator of the Brewfest. “Although the ‘Best of Connoisseur’ tap handle is only in its third year, it has become a coveted trophy. The breweries bring the best of the best to the Connoisseur Session as they vie for this award.”

The regular Brewfest session, featuring beer from over 70 local and regional breweries, will run from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will also feature live music

by Carl Filipiak and the Jimmy Jazz Band, food trucks including Natalie’s Fine Food, vendors with beer-centric merchandise—and the quintessential bacon-on-a-stick.

2SP Brewing Company has partnered with HKS as the Brewfest 2021 Tasting Mug Sponsor.

“Since joining the KSQ community in 2013, we have always welcomed the opportunity to be a key sponsor,” said Michael Stiglitz, owner and director of operations at 2SP Brewing Company.

“We were saddened at the missed opportunity last year for the usual fest but are elated to once again make 2SP Brewing and Two Stones Pub part of such an amazing event!”

Two Stones Pub has locations in Kennett and Jennersville as well as four brewpubs in Delaware.

Brewfest ticket-holders will be able to sample great new beers from 2SP Brewing and dozens of other local and regional breweries who will once again come together in Kennett Square to showcase the best of their brewing talents.

Local neighborhood favorites and Brewfest stalwarts including Kennett Brewing

Photo courtesy Dylan Francis

Historic Kennett Square’s annual Kennett Brewfest, one of the most popular events in the region, will return as an in-person event this year.

Company and Braeloch Brewing will join first-time Kennett Brewfest brewers Human Robot Brewery from Philadelphia, Wrong Crowd Beer Co. from West Chester, Animated Brewing Co. from Coatesville, McCallister Brewing from North Wales, Cartel Brewing from Lancaster, and First State Brewing Co. from Middletown, Del. “We’re always amazed by the number of new breweries that want to be part of the Kennett Brewfest,” said

Norman.

Ticket-holders will also be able to enjoy unique beers from Pittsburgh favorites Brew Gentlemen and Hitchhiker Brewing as well as other crowd-pleasing brewers including Levante Brewing, Rotunda Brewing, Iron Hill Brewing, Singlecut Beersmiths, Hidden River, East Branch Brewing, and Burlington Beer Company from Vermont.

“The community wholeheartedly embraced our curated mixed cases last

year,” said Wright, “and we were grateful for the continued support of both participants and brewers during a challenging time.

But I know I speak for all of us when I say that we’re looking forward to gathering again for the in-person event.”

Limited tickets are available now at https:// kennettbrewfest.com. All proceeds benefit Historic Kennett Square, the nonprofit that makes Kennett thrive.

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the motion “essentially a formality” because the approvals underlying these agreements were already approved by the supervisors.

The supervisors unanimously approved selecting the Philadelphia accounting firm of BBD, LLP to do the 2021 audit for East Marlborough. They also unanimously approved having the auditor perform

the DCED annual audit and financial report.

BBD will perform the audit and financial report for a cost of $6,750. It was one of three firms, including the township’s current auditor of Barbacane Thornton, that submitted proposals for Jennings, East Marlborough’s solicitor, called it “good practice” to change auditors every couple years.

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concern about traffic issues, especially with up to 10,000 people expected Sept. 11.

“How do you get out onto 926 with 10,000 people?” asked resident James Sinclair of Liondale Farm.

Skean said the goal is to “get everyone in and out as efficiently as possible,” adding that there will be nine people on traffic duty during the balloon festival.

Tickets are being sold online at ccballoonfest. com. Executive organizer Debbie Harding said the organizers will post on social media if tickets for any of the three days are sold out beforehand.

Organizers expect between 4,000-5,000 people each day on Sept. 10 and 12, and between 7,00010,000 people on Sept. 11.

Three items the supervisors approved at the meeting were the execution of the subdivision and land development agreement, the financial security agreement, and the stormwater operations and maintenance agreement for Longwood Gardens’ West Conservatory project.

Longwood Gardens plans to build a new conservatory, administration building, event space, and more as part of the project.

The supervisors voted 4-0-1, with vice chairwoman Kathryn Monahan abstaining, to authorize executing the documents, subject to changing references to public parking so it better clarifies the actual purpose of the parking.

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State Farm makes donation to help local residents in need The donation will help those families with houses that need repairs Like good neighbors, State Farm continues its efforts to give back to the communities where its employees live and work. The purpose of these efforts is to support the building of safer, stronger, and better educated communities.

Recently, a group of State Farm agents made a special visit to the Good Neighbor Home Repair organization to drop off a gift—a grant donation of $7,500 from the Good Neighbor Citizenship grant program. The grant will help Good Neighbors fulfill their mission of helping local Chester County (in Pennsylvania) and New

Castle County (in Delaware) residents get some muchneeded home repairs at no cost.

“Good Neighbors does a lot of good things for families in our community,” said Clayton Wood, a State Farm agent from Avondale. “Good Neighbors’ services allows our residents the ability to stay in their homes rather than being forced to uproot and relocate. Helping people in their time of need is our founding principle as a company, and by supporting organizations like Good Neighbors, we help keep those dreams alive. I am

very proud to not only support Good Neighbors at a financial level, but also as a volunteer.”

Harold Naylor, the executive director of Good Neighbors, said, “Unsafe and unhealthy homes are family disasters that plague every community in America, even in well-off Chester County. These homes are owned by families who have experienced some kind of financial challenge or life event, like the death of the primary breadwinner.

“Good Neighbors Home Repairs exists to stand in that gap to restore hope and

dignity to families in the community so we can provide critical repairs at no cost to the homeowner. We are thrilled with the growing partnership of State Farm Insurance, whose motto is “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.”

“Besides the monetary support, we are pleased to receive volunteer support from local agents who add their own sweat equity to bring relief to Good Neighbors’ clients. We look forward to blessing even more families through the generosity of our corporate partners like State Farm.”

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State Farm recently made a donation to Good Neighbor Home Repair. Pictured are Brad Dunn, director of development with Good Neighbors, State Farm agents Thomas Peggs (Kennett Square), Michael Moyer (Kennett Square), and Clayton Wood (Avondale); David Tideman, board chair of Good Neighbors, and Harold Naylor, executive director of Good Neighbors.

Blakey announces COVID masks will be optional when KCSD students return to school

By Chris Barber Contributing Writer Students in the Kennett Consolidated School District will return to classes on Aug 30 with the option of wearing masks or not.

Those who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19 are encouraged, but not required, to wear them, said Superintendent Dr. Dusty Blakey at the board meeting on July 12.

The exception to the in-school policy is that everyone must wear a mask on the school bus.

During his health and safety report, Blakey said his COVID team of nurse

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Police Department for 20 years, and is excited to have this new position.

“I hope to encourage other officers to train for this position in the future,” Coverly said.

Coverly’s day-to-day work includes assisting with such crimes as elderly abuse, background checks, child pornography, aggravated assaults, corruption of minors and sexual assaults and child abuse cases. He thanked agencies like SILO and the Neighborhood Services Center (NSC) for assisting him while he investigates his cases.

“We needed witnesses to come forward in an investigation and they really didn’t

Diane Shannon, assistant superintendent Michael Barber and facilities director George Wolhafe have been working directly with the Chester County Health Department and following their advice.

According to the department, Chester County has the highest vaccination rate of any county in the state with 89 percent of the qualified residents vaccinated.

Last week there were 26 reported cases of COVID in the county, of which four of them were in children under the age of 9. Two more were between the ages of 10 and 18.

Blakey added that he and

his team have been meeting with all of the superintendents from Chester County schools and they all have put in place similar plans.

The superintendents will continue to be in touch frequently, Blakey said.

The caveat of the uniformity of plans among school districts is that the health department announced earlier they can alter their plans if their districts encounter unique situations.

All districts are required to submit their COVID19 plans to the state Department of Education.

Blakey said Kennett’s has three main points: 1.

The district will

continue to encourage vaccinations and support clinics.

2. The district will continue cleaning protocols and will keep drinking fountains turned off.

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The district will offer Brandywine Virtual Academy for those parents who choose to keep their children home.

Shannon, the district health coordinator, said she feels good going forward with the plan. She added that 90 percent of staff had received vaccinations, as have hundreds of students.

“I believe those numbers will continue to increase,” she said.

She reminded her audience that throughout the pandemic, the school has not detected any person-toperson transmission within the school buildings. “The students who were affected got them at home or with sleepovers and parties,” she said.

Blakey concluded his presentation by telling the board that, as school reopens, they will continue to offer breakfast and lunch meals. He also warned parents to keep their children home if they are sick, “[even] if it’s just sniffles or a tummy ache.”

In other business, Middle School assistant principal

Jacob Moore announced the revising and expansion of three courses: wellness and fitness, financial literacy and family development and safety. He said that the students, by enrolling in one of another of the courses, will be able to choose to explore their specific interests and get deeper exposure to them. In some ways, he said, it is a way to gain familiarity with possible career paths.

School board president Joe Meola bid his colleagues adieu in the face of his coming retirement to Florida. “It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve,” he said.

feel comfortable talking to the police. They called SILO and NSC to confirm our needs and assisted in the translation process as well,” Coverly said.

Coverly added that he has been asked if there is more or less crime in the borough.

His answer is that there is less crime, but what has increased is the technology that will factor into crimes.

That technology requires more time for police to investigate as they search through cell phones, computers, laptops, and social media.

He also added that human trafficking of people of all ages, including missing and exploited children, can require networking way outside of the local area.

Coverly said, “I encour-

age everyone to report what they see if it seems wrong.

I would rather reports that are nothing than to miss something that can help us stop a crime. Calling in can save people from becoming victims.”

Coverly also encouraged the public to check out the Oxford Police Department’s Crime Watch App. Check out the Oxford Police Department’s website for more information.

Melissa Pacella from SILO (Serving, Inspiring, Loving Others) told Borough Council at Monday night’s meeting that the COVID-19 pandemic may have temporarily stopped them, but they quickly recovered and continued to feed the foodchallenged in the Oxford area.

Pacella was happy to report that the first Community Meal since COVID-19 began will be held on Aug. 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oxford Memorial Park.

At least 950 individuals in 285 households received multiple forms of help.

Within a few days of the COVID-19 shutdown, 1,500 meals were purchased from local restaurants and 3,800 meals from other sources were delivered, and 5,500 bags of groceries were delivered. Some of that came from their community gardens, which they hope to increase with the help of Lincoln University and Oxford students. They also secured funding for new staff and now have an office at Neighborhood Services Center at 35 N. Third Street.

Four homeless people were housed, while SILO stabilized housing for 58 people, including 28 chil-

dren and five senior citizens.

Pacella also explained that they continue to make connections and seek out those in need by being present in the community. SILO also helps with the food truck at the Oxford Library each week.

Also on hand was Rachel Lebus, the executive director at Neighborhood Services Center.

“COVID has hurt a number of people and there is a greater need for help. The building was closed to clients for the year, but we still managed to maintain connections with those in need over the phone,” she said.

Lebus also explained that the Lighthouse Youth Center also assisted them with food donations by allowing them to use their grounds. NSC has also hired a food pantry manager so they can extend hours beyond just daytime to evening hours.

Both agencies have collaborated to fill the needs of the community.

Borough Solicitor Stacey Fuller also advised council on new Sunshine Law regulations that are forthcoming.

This will be discussed further in future meetings.

In other business, council approved Resolution #1317-2021 Accepting the Terms and Restrictions Governing the Use of Funds from the Borough Council Endowment Fund.

Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) recommendations for 39 West Locust Street, 204 North Third Street and 38 South Third Street were also approved.

Borough Council meetings will be held once a month through August and September, and council will resume the twice-amonth meeting schedule in October.

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to new places and seeing new things.

“The nice things about military libraries are that they actually move you overseas to military locations, so to have that opportunity was too good to pass up. My husband is also an English as a Second Language teacher, and these posts are all in countries where English is not the primary language.”

Walters thanked her staff for their hard work and dedication to the library, particularly during the pandemic, when several staffers compiled more than 3,000 outdated books for the community to read during a shutdown period in 2020.

“It’s kiddingly suggested that I am the face of the Kennett Library, but it is the staff of this library that has truly become our face,” Walters said. “These are the people who come in contact with our patrons every day. They know everyone’s name. They know when some has passed away and they know when someone has just had a baby.

“We are in a position of knowing about people’s lives, and by having made those connections, we know they have been instrumental in creating what will become a new library.”

The Library’s Board of Trustees will immediately begin the search for a new executive director. The chosen candidate will be in charge of helping transition the library from its current 11,000-square-foot space to the new library, which is anticipated to undergo groundbreaking this August and projected to be completed in December 2022.

“We are creating a stateof-the-art library that will transform this community, and are looking for a dynamic and inspiring leader who will advance our programs, support the building project and lead the staff during this transition and when the new library opens its doors,” Yetter said.

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development of plans for the new Library and Resource Center. The community has benefited greatly from her vision and leadership.

“We especially appreciate her efforts during the pandemic to keep the library top of mind for the community.

We continue to hear praise from library patrons that the library was a lifeline during a very challenging time.”

While Walters said she has enjoyed the years she and her husband have lived in Kennett Square and the role she played at the Kennett Library, she welcomes her next chapter.

“I have lived in Kennett Square longer than I have lived anywhere else, and will always hold this area and the people in a special place in my heart,” she said. “While I will miss the area, travel is in my blood. I have moved 22 times in my life, and so for me moving has just been part of my life. I like going

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The jackals and the lemmings

How to avoid a looming homelessness crisis

“Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He is a forever teenager living in the basement of his parent’s home that contains a bed, a desk, a lamp and a laptop computer. Last month, he held himself in high praise for receiving thousands of comments to his social media post declaring that the COVID-19 vaccine produces an electromagnetic field at the site of the injection.

Then there is the man who is the father of two schoolchildren, who spends his evenings drenched in the sweat of false narratives by TV pundits who claim that the COVID-19 vaccine will alter the course of the man’s DNA. Within minutes, he shares the news with every one of his social media friends, and by the next morning, his post has been shared with hundreds of strangers.

Finally, there is man categorized as the angry uncle at the family reunion, telling anyone within earshot that the COVID-19 vaccination actually contains implants, microchips and tracking devices, all designed in order for the U.S. government to watch our every move. No one at the reunion is particularly alarmed at the angry uncle and no one challenges him to back up his testimony; they know that he is a gardener tossing seeds onto pavement in the hopes that they will take root.

These three men, while fictionalized in caricature in this editorial, are in fact microcosms for what is truly real, manifested in legions of theorists who pull the levers of communication in order to provoke and pontificate -- hooligans masquerading as prophets holding court at a traveling clown show of denial and debunking, peddling their untruths onto anyone willing to take the bait.

In the process, they are killing Americans.

Hard against the flimsy argument of theories, the facts speak for themselves. To date, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of more than 605,000 U.S. citizens and infected over 33.7 million more -- both the worst in the world, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.

And yet, while 57 percent of Americans have received at least one vaccination dose and about half are fully vaccinated, a recent poll revealed that 30 percent of adults in the U.S. have not gotten a vaccine against COVID-19 and have no plan to do so.

Their reasons are many and often ludicrous, but of those who reject vaccination, a recent ABC News/ Washington Post poll estimated that 73 percent of them claim that U.S. officials are exaggerating the risk of the new delta variant, and nearly 80 percent believe that they have very little risk in getting sick.

On the heels of this defiance, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control said that more than half of all new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have been traced to the delta variant, which is believed by experts to be passed more easily to others than any strain of COVID-19 that has come before it.

In counties across the nation where COVID-19 rates are at their highest, there is a direct correlation between positive cases and the unvaccinated; 99 percent of the people who died from COVID-19 related causes in June were unvaccinated, Dr. Anthony Fauci said recently.

We live in a world where the concrete facts of science have been pummeled by flimsy argument, blind faith and arrogant skepticism practically since the time hieroglyphics appeared on stone walls, a fact that has been amplified by the modern tools of communication we have been given.

There is little surprise here. Unfounded blather deemed hypothesis and punctuated by exclamation has always drawn more moths to the flame than equations, substance and truth. The sound of the jackals on the prairie has – and will always -- attract the lemmings.

And yet, none of us – those who prescribe to facts and those who spend their lives refuting them – are immune from prophecy. As the delta variant begins its assault on our nation, the strength and vulnerability of our convictions and our decisions will be revealed, in the statistical form of who survives and who does not.

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By Kerry Jackson and Wayne Winegarden Homelessness is a growing problem in virtually every state. Nowhere is it more pressing than in California, which in the past three years spent more than $13 billion, roughly $30,000 annually for each homeless person, to address it. Tragically, its “housing first” approach is a colossal failure. Overall, says the state auditor’s office, California’s homelessness programs are disjointed and poorly managed.

Despite little progress, policymakers keep throwing more money at the problem. Rather than adopting California’s current government-centric approach, other states should learn from its mistakes by embracing reforms that directly tackle the core issues.

Many homeless suffer from mental illness and substance abuse struggles that require creating a pathway to recovery. Unfortunately, the legal precedent of Martin v. City of Boise is creating a “right to live on the streets.”

Policy changes such as California’s voter-approved Proposition 47 have effectively discouraged the enforcement of shoplifting items up to $950, creating a means for the addicted or mentally ill homeless to support their habits.

Instead of enabling homelessness, states should ensure appropriate punishment for those who violate the law. However, interactions with law enforcement should be viewed as opportunities to connect homeless individuals with the help and resources they need.

One innovative approach is homeless courts that “sentence” offenders to treatment, then expunging their records once successfully completed, as proposed in the California’s Compassionate Intervention Act. At the same time, the developing “right to sleep on the street” needs to be challenged through legal channels.

To complement these efforts, states should partner with private nonprofits that have successfully helped many transition off the streets. Even former President Barack Obama has acknowledged that “the private and philanthropic sectors are responsible for some of the best thinking, innovation, and evidencebased approaches to ending homelessness.”

Shelters to Shutters represents exactly what he was talking about. The Vienna, Virginia, nonprofit emphasizes job placement and housing based on the mantra that “the solution truly needs to be about both.”

Another strategy initiates

contact with the homeless by providing necessities, including bag storage, transportation, Internet access, and a sitting room.

While offering these services, the Crossroads Welcome Center in Tennessee determines each client’s needs and tries to direct them to institutions for further care.

Given the severity of today’s crisis, the homeless need to be relocated with an urgency. San Diego’s use of large tents that serve as transitional housing for about 700 a night and cost roughly $11.3 million shows how this can be done.

California’s infamous unaffordability problems are also a causal driver of homelessness.

Policymakers nationwide should implement regulatory reforms that lessen excessive living costs to alleviate the economic pressures driving too many people into the streets.

The California Environmental Quality Act, the biggest barrier to homebuilding, increases costs, and causes extended construction delays. It, as well as similar laws elsewhere, is overdue for reform.

States should pursue zoning regulatory reform to simplify multi-layered restrictions, speed up the building-permit process, and ease restrictions on

building duplexes, triplexes, and granny flats in order to expand the stock of affordable housing.

Eliminating rent control would also meaningfully expand the supply of housing and reduce costs, particularly in cities where housing is the most expensive.

Sustainably addressing the homelessness crisis in California and every state is a moral imperative and an economic necessity.

Current conditions are the unintended consequence of policies implemented by state and local governments. Though the situation is dire in California, the good news is states can make a meaningful difference if they reject the Golden State’s ill-advised policies. Adopting the right policies should be at the top of every state’s legislative to-do list.

Kerry Jackson is a fellow with the Center for California Reform at the Pacific Research Institute.

Wayne Winegarden, Ph.D. is a senior fellow in business and economics at the Pacific Research Institute.

They are the authors, with Joseph Tartakovksy and Christopher Rufo, of No Way Home: The Crisis of Homelessness and How to Fix It with Intelligence and Humanity (Encounter Books, 2021).

What course the Olympic torch?

By Marie-Louise Meyers will be passing not hand to hand What Measure of so few vaccinated but by Madness for the Olympic mechanical means.

Games No Joie de vivre with to play out in Japan in the participants of other the mist of another wave Lands! of Covid-19?

There will be contact What bargaining rights tracing instead of contact except the hot and heavy making. hubris There will be no release of the Lords of the Rings from the sheer weight of thinking to intervene. the Pandemic Perhaps even the Torch no chanting USA or even

silent waves to make of it in the stands, each needing to remain at a safe distance apart, a heart-rendering solitude from the start wearing a muffled mask, casting a gloom over the shadowed place where the virus may still rage.

All athletes will be isolated after their events; instead of making plans

to celebrate, they must learn how to gather momentum from thought waves instead of dreams of the Winner’s Circle, wearing the ultimate symbol of world-wide perfection; instead taking up the Cudgel for the World’s sake where selfish desires take a back seat to staying safe.

Chester County call to action: Catch kids up on school vaccinations As Chester County begins to experience life without COVID restrictions, summer vacations, summer camps, and other activities are well underway.

According to the Chester County Health Department, a key lesson learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is the effectiveness of vaccines.

“We all saw first-hand how proper vaccination levels across our county mitigate the spread of viruses,” said Jeanne Franklin, director of the Chester County Health Department. “We cannot forget that our children need routine vaccinations to remain healthy and free from a variety of other viruses and diseases, and many of the vaccines are required to attend school.”

Current health department data indicates that children across Chester County are behind in

their routine vaccinations, including those needed to attend school. This is likely due to the COVID19 pandemic – vaccination requirements were paused for students, and many healthcare practices were forced to temporarily close, or offer limited services.

Pennsylvania requires children to have specific vaccines before they enter school, and students who do not meet vaccine requirements within five days of the start of school are not permitted in school until the requirements are met.

“Vaccines are safe, effective, and an important part of keeping children healthy year round,” added Franklin. “As a parent, making sure your children are vaccinated on time is an important step toward ensuring their long-term health.

“Proper vaccination among school-aged chil-

dren promotes health and prevents disease outbreaks in schools and childcare settings, and keeps our children learning.”

The Chester County Health Department encourages all families and pediatricians to join a county-wide call to action to catch children up on their vaccinations, so they can remain healthy, and can return to in-person school.

Childhood vaccinations are covered by health insurance and Medical Assistance.

“We encourage families to contact their doctor to

determine if their child is up-to-date on all vaccinations, and, if needed, make an appointment now to avoid the back-to-school rush,” noted Franklin.

Families without a doctor or health insurance can receive vaccinations from the Chester County Health Department at no cost. A parent or guardian must accompany their child and bring prior vaccine records.

Visit the Health Department website at chesco.org/ immunize or call 610-3446225 for information and appointments.

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Once a camper, now a flight instructor

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer During the summer of 2016, at the end of an extremely hot afternoon, flight instructor Jimmy Reagan sat in the cockpit of his plane at the New Garden Flying Field roasting in the heat.

He had spent the past several hours giving campers private flights and instruction at the annual Future Aviators Camp, and just when he thought he had taken his last flight of the day, camp director Court Dunn came up to him on the runway and said, “I’ve got one more student for you.”

That student was 13-year-old Thomas McAdoo of Wilmington.

“I see this kid walking toward me with a Go-Pro on his head and a camera around his neck,” Reagan said. “He extends his hand and introduces himself to me, and as soon as he climbs aboard, he begins placing cameras all over the plane.

“The best part of that flight was when we took off, Thomas let out this laugh and said, ‘This is awesome!’” It was such a fulfilling moment as flight instructor to be with a youngster who was just elated to be flying in an aircraft.”

McAdoo teaches Future Aviators Camp attendee Tuff Lofting the basics of an aircraft’s dashboard.

When Reagan asked McAdoo if he would be interested in taking over the steerage of the plane during the flight, McAdoo immediately did – making steep turns and maneuvers with the self-assured ease of a veteran pilot. As the plane began making its approach back to the Flying Field, Reagan said what he always says to young campers, only this time, he really meant it.

“I told Thomas that he really needed to take flight lessons,” Reagan said.

McAdoo took Reagan’s advice, and over the next five years – mostly under Reagan’s tutelage – he earned his private pilot’s license, achieved his instrument rating and then a commercial pilot’s certificate.

This past June, McAdoo received his license to become a certified flight

instructor (CFI) at the age of 18.

Obtaining a CFI license – which takes as many as 300 hours of training and instruction -- allows the pilot to go from learning how to fly to learning how to teach.

“When Thomas and I would be doing his CFI training, I would play the part of the student and he would stand near a white board,” said Reagan, who served as McAdoo’s primary flight instructor and is also a corporate pilot.

“There, Thomas would teach me the principles of flight, how the aircraft operates and everything from the nuts and bolts of how an aircraft is made to regulations, to make sure that he could someday teach a complete novice student how to fly and operate a plane safely.”

McAdoo’s ascension

Photos by Richard L. Gaw

Eighteen-year-old Thomas McAdoo, second from right, a former camper and counselor at the Future Aviators Camp at the New Garden Flying Field, recently received his license to become a certified flight instructor. He is pictured with, left to right, Flying Field General Manager Jon Martin, New Garden Flight Connection Director Court Dunn and flight instructor and corporate pilot Jimmy Reagan.

from camper to pilot is not unlike the journeys of several youngsters who attend the Future Aviators Camp.

Dunn, the director Flying Field’s New Garden Flight Connection, said that since its beginning, the camp has given over 1,300 introductory flight lessons, and for some campers, it signals the start of the fulfillment of what he calls “their destinies and dreams.”

“A highlight for me is when I see our former campers go on to fly F-16s, becoming corporate pilots and moving on with

their aviation careers, and then come back and give our campers fight instructions,” Dunn said. “I have known Thomas since he was a young camper, and now to see him come back and instructing for us and training other campers is a great feeling.”

McAdoo – who attended his fist Future Aviators Camp when he was 11 and later became a camp counselor -- recently graduated from the Delaware Military Academy and will study chemical engineering at the University

of Delaware in the fall.

In addition to his college studies, he plans to serve as a part-time instructor for the Flying Field’s New Garden Flight Connection, with an eventual goal of a career in the military or as a corporate pilot.

“My love of flight began here, so it’s been great to come back and being able to share it with others is just an incredible experience,” McAdoo said.

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

Eagle Scout project provides books to children in Oxford

By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer All Eagle Scout projects improve the community, but in the Oxford area it is very evident how prolific Oxford’s Boy Scout Troop 13 has been. Projects can be seen everywhere.

Recently the Oxford Library, the Oxford Arts Alliance and Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) were involved with the Eagle Scout Project of Ryan Waite. A recent graduate of Oxford Area High School, Waite plans to continue his education and major in statistics with a minor in sports administration.

Waite learned much throughout his project, and part of that is sometimes “plan B” is the better way to go. He explained, “My first plan didn’t work, so with a little help from my mom, we went to {Oxford Library director) Carey Bresler at the Oxford Library. And after a lot of planning with my scout troop, I decided on a P.U.L.L. (Pop-up-Lending

Library) Station. My project had to be approved as an Eagle Scout Project first.

It involves many hours of work with my troop. I need to lead my troop from start to finish on planning, securing materials and, in this case, building and installation. It also required very careful record keeping. I have volumes of material, diagrams, texts, emails and photos.”

The finished project was installed in the rain, but Waite said, “Our spirits were high when we were doing that.”

The location chosen was outside of the Arts Alliance building at 38 S. Third Street. That was given careful consideration, too, since school children have a bus stop at that exact location.

It is convenient for children to pick up books on their way to school.

The project was built in one weekend and included designing, cutting, and putting it together. Oxford Arts Alliance student artist Anna Kline decorated the piece. Kline’s art has been on exhibit at the Oxford Arts Alliance.

Photos by Betsy Brewer Brantner

The P.U.L.L (Pop-Up Lending Library) station is pictured with Oxford Library Board Member Karen Hovis, Oxford Arts Alliance executive director Tony Derrico, Library Director Carey Bresler, and Ryan Waite, the Eagle Scout from Oxford’s Boy Scout Troop 13 who completed the project.

Bresler, explained that it all came together perfectly.

“Jen from AHHAH, had just reached out to

a project.”

“Gathering books was never a problem,” said Tony Derrico, the Oxford

“

I have always been passionate about reading. I got that from my parents. I read all of the Harry Potter books. It really meant something to me to be able to help kids get books.” ~ Ryan Waite

me about a P.U.L.L. station here in Oxford,” she explained. “They provided the funding and Ryan had

Check out the titles of the books available to children at the P.U.L.L. (Pop-Up Lending Library) Station. A station is currently available outside the Oxford Arts Alliance and the Neighborhood Services Center.

Arts Alliance executive director. Students and parents were bringing books when they came to their music and art lessons. The Alliance has 150 students attending lessons each week. Caitlyn Dougherty is the art director at the OAA. “I am very proud of this joint project,” Derrico said.

Oxford Library board member Karen Hovis expressed her feelings on the joint project. “It really was a win, win,” she said.

“It is exciting to see how everyone in this community works together.”

For Waite this project was a labor of love.

“I have always been passionate about reading. I got that from my parents. I read all of the Harry Potter books.

It really meant something to me to be able to help kids get books,” he said.

Another Pop-Up Lending Library Station is ready for installation. It will be installed outside of the Neighborhood Services building and will be filled with children’s books to be shared throughout the community. It was also built by Waite for his Eagle Scout Project for Troop 13 and decorated by Kline.

The Oxford Library is accepting donations of Children’s Books for this initiative.

The local non-profit Arts Holding Hands and Hearts is behind the creation of these libraries throughout the region with P.U.L.L. Stations in Coatesville, Kennett Square and now Oxford. The goal of the P.U.L.L. stations is par-

ticularly geared toward younger readers to provide good books and to encourage families to read together to increase literacy and bonding and, of course, fun. Studies have shown that there are beneficial, long-term effects when a child has early exposure to reading. P.U.L.L. stations are filled with both donated books and new books purchased with grants and donations. They also include books in Spanish as well as books that support diversity, community building and caring.

Bresler said that plans to increase the P.U.L.L. stations in Oxford Borough continue.

“We hope to eventually have 20 of these stations,” she said.

For more information about this project, please visit Arts Holding Hands and Hearts at: https://www. ahhah.org/program-overview.html.

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Obituaries CHRISTINE ELIZABETH TROILO

DIANE THOMPSON

Christine Elizabeth Troilo (nee Paisley), a resident of Bear, Del., passed away peacefully in her daughter and son-in-law’s home on July 14. She was 95.

Born in West Jefferson, NC on Aug. 8, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Walter and China (McMillan) Paisley.

On March 31, 1945, she married the love of her life, Gerard D. Troilo. They were blissfully married for 71 years before he passed in 2016.

Mrs. Troilo was a graduate of Avon Grove High School in the class of 1943. She was a longtime member of Assumption BVM Church in West Grove. Some of her favorite pastimes included boating on the Chesapeake with her husband and family, wintering in Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., reading, watching or attending baseball games, and gardening. But what she enjoyed the most was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Joseph D. Troilo (and wife Pauline) of Avondale, Gerard S. Troilo (and wife Cathy) of The Villages, Fla. and Cindy T. Zerillo (and her husband James) of Bear, Del.; her grandchildren, Jason, Joey, Justin, Jeff, Bryan, Jackie, Jessie, and Michael; her great-grandchildren, Colin, Caroline, and Wyatt; and her sister Shirley Byrd of Delaware.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is also preceded in death by her beloved son, Garrett Michael Troilo, her brother, Dean Paisley and sister, Logene DiStefano.

Her mass was held on July 20 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in West Grove.

Interment will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square.

Please visit Mrs. Troilo’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Diane Thompson, a resident of Kennett Square, passed away on July 5 at Season’s Hospice at Christiana Hospital. She was 74.

She was the wife of Robert “Bobby” M. Thompson, Jr., who passed away in 2008, and with whom she shared 42 years of marriage.

Born in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of the late Troy Shupe, Jr. and the late Jean Hoosier Church.

Diane was a homemaker, but in earlier years she worked as a hairdresser.

She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kennett Square.

She enjoyed going out to dinner with friends, shopping with her daughters, trips to the hairdresser and nail salon, and countless vacations with her family. She was known for being the organizer of all holiday gatherings and traditions and also the one to set up countless dates with her cousins to enjoy live music and delicious food. She never ended a day without calling her two daughters to say, “I love you and goodnight.”

Her grandchildren meant the world to her. She never missed an event and was their loudest cheerleader from the sideline. The minute she met someone they immediately had a connection and from then on they called her MomMom. Diane is survived by two daughters, Michelle Hughes and her husband Larry of Hockessin, Del. and Christine DiUbaldo and her husband Domenic of Hockessin, Del; one sister, Susan Wolfe of Newark, Del., and five grandchildren, Brandon, Zachary, Sophia, Domenic, and Joey.

A funeral mass was held at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Hockessin, Del. Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Diane’s memory may be made to the Sanford School, 6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, Del. 19707.

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

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Obituaries CHARLES LARRY GRASTY

HOWARD “HOWIE” BARE

Howard “Howie” Bare passed away on July 16. He was 60.

He was the husband of Denise Hensley, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Woodrow, Sr. and Leiliah Fisher Bare.

Howard was self-employed as a mechanic.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, street rods and working on cars. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Justin Bare of Coatesville; three grandchildren, Isaiah Wayne Hensley, Olivia Jordan Hensley and Ryder Wayne Bare; two brothers, Charles Bare of Peach Bottom and Randy Hensley; three sisters, Debbie Riley of Peach Bottom, Dianne Gwynn of Hollywood and Dreama Duncan of Little Britain.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Woodrow Bare, Jr.; and two sisters, Zella Jean Blevins and Kathy Smith.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 23 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, where friends and family may visit from noon to 1 p.m.

Interment will be at Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. to offset funeral costs.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in swimming, boating, biking, singing, campOxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com. ing and especially dancing. She loved her family dearly and took a special interest in the lives of her grandchildren.

Billie was active in church and community. As a certified YMCA instructor, she The Chester County County are charged a mod- be sent as .jpeg attachtaught aerobics, step, pilates and Zumba at Press publishes obitu- est fee. Obituaries appear ments to the obituary text. several YMCAs and voluntarily in churcharies free of charge for on the Wednesday after they To submit an obituary to es and her neighborhood. funeral homes with active are received with a Monday the Chester County Press She was a Hospice volunteer and crisis advertising accounts only. 5pm deadline. They are also or for a rate quote, email pregnancy counselor. Billie was also active Others with a connec- posted on www.chester- the information to edias an adult and children’s Sunday School tion to southern Chester county.com. Photos should tor@chestercounty.com. teacher.

She leaves behind a loving family and many devoted friends and colleagues.

Billie was predeceased by both parents and three half-siblings.

She is survived by her husband Bob, three children, Tracy Bristow of Durham, N.C., Kate Esser of Poolesville, Md. and Daniel Risacher of Arlington, Va., their spouses, and nine grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 26 at 11 a.m. at Puckett Funeral Home in Farmville, Va. A graveside service will follow.

Remembrances may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice of Georgetown, S.C., or The Pregnancy Support Center of Southside Virginia.

Puckett Funeral Home is serving the family (www.puckettfh.com).

Charles Larry Grasty of Nottingham passed away on July 6.

He was 64 years old.

Larry was born in West Grove, and he was the son of the late Wilbur and Nellie Grasty of Oxford.

He is survived by his twin brother, Gary Grasty of Oxford; a brother, Bill Grasty of Oxford; and two sisters, Brenda Morrison of Kirkwood and Pat Hash of West Grove. Larry is also survived by his stepchildren, Ashlynne Robinson, Dylan See, and Amber Robinson of Nottingham.

Larry was employed by Herr Foods for many years before working at Longwood Gardens. He enjoyed getting up early and going for coffee, taking drives, and reading the newspaper. He liked to visit his buddies at the Wawa in Nottingham and talk about local news.

He was cremated at Apire National Cremation (phone number 855-812-7973).

A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 22 at the Penn Township Municipal Building at 260 Lewis Road in West Grove.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Jennersville Church of the Brethren.

BILLIE FAYE RISACHER Billie Faye Risacher, a resident of Pawleys Island, S.C., departed this life on July 5 following several years of declining health.

She was the wife of Robert L. Risacher.

Billie was born on July 24, 1943 in Gastonia, N.C., the daughter of William D. Brown and Letha Hall Brown. She graduated from Frederick High School in Frederick, Md. and held a bachelor of science degree from the University of Massachusetts, as well as a masters degree and Ph.D. from the University of Delaware.

She and her husband Bob were married in 1963. In addition to raising their children, Billie taught mathematics and mathematics education in the Mathematics and Computer Science departments of The University of Delaware, San Jose State University, Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College.

She wrote many professional publications, contributed to and edited several books and made presentations nationally and internationally.

Billie approached life with enthusiasm and boundless energy. She always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed hiking,

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Local News State Rep. Williams to host July 29 job fair State Rep. Craig Williams (R-Chadds Ford) announced he will hold a job fair on Thursday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the gym at the Brandywine Youth Center located at 47 South Thornton Road in Glen Mills.

“I’m excited to connect folks looking for work with area employers,” said Williams. “The current labor market is a challenging one for companies and organizations.

We have a number of great local employers participat-

ing, but still have room for more.”

Wawa, Maris Grove, Wegmans, Community Transit of Delaware County, Elwyn, Garnet Valley School District, Edward Powell Pump & Drilling, Zebby Sulecki-

Construction Specialists, Kinder Care Learning Center, Brandywine Catering, and DSI Educational Data System Inc. are among the participating employers.

“My job fair will have a diverse employer presence.

Teens and college students, entry-level applicants, seniors, and everyone in between should find opportunities of interest,” said Williams.

“Our job fair, like the vaccination clinics, shredding and drug take-back events,

and senior expo, are part of my commitment to fight every day for our district.”

Companies and organizations that want to participate should contact Williams’ office at 610-3585925 or email tplunket@ pahousegop.com.

ated with these types of controls. The reader is advised to review a complete copy if additional information is needed for any of the proposed amendments or deletions.

This proposed Ordinance is available for inspection at no charge, and copies may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof, at the Penn Township Municipal Office, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA during their normal business hours. A complete copy is also on file with this newspaper. All communications relative to this hearing are to be addressed to Penn Township Municipal Office at the above address. If you are a person with a disability or need special services or facilities, please contact Penn Township at 610-869-9620. R Samuel McMichael, Esquire, Solicitor for Penn Township 7p-21-1t

Box 467, Chester, PA 19016-0467, email address: bpmacewen@chesterwater.com, and telephone number: 610-876-8185 ext. 1218) and Artesian Water Company, Inc. (Artesian – 664 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19702, email address: aartesian@artesianwater.com, and telephone number: 302-453-6926) filed renewal applications (SRBC Pending Nos. 2021-069 and 2021-071) with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) for consumptive use, diversion of water out of the Susquehanna River Basin, and transfer of water. CWA has proposed to continue to divert, consumptively use, and transfer up to 3,000,000 gallons per day (gpd) from Octoraro Reservoir and the Susquehanna River to Artesian for public water supply in New Castle County, Delaware. Comments related to the application should be submitted to the attention of: Manager, Project Review; Susquehanna River Basin Commission; 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110- 1788; telephone: (717) 238-0423; fax: (717) 238-2436; e-mail: projectcomments@srbc.net.

Comments also may be submitted on SRBC’s Water Application and Approval Viewer at https://mdw.srbc.net/ waav. Please include the above SRBC pending application numbers on any correspondence.

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Legals ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Linda Hurlock, late of West Chester, East Bradford Twp., County of Chester, Pennsylvania, Deceased.

Letters Testamentary on said Estate having been granted, and all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the same will present them without delay for settlement to: Estate of Linda Hurlock, C/O Holly Hilliard, Executrix, 538 Champions Way, Ponce de Leon, FL, 32455 7p-7-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of PAUL M. MUNDY. dec’d., Late of Chester County, PA. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Michael P. Mundy , Executor, C/O of his Attorney: Kyle A. Burch, Esquire, 22 State Road, Media, PA 19063-1442 7p-14-3t

NOTICE

PENNSBURY TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD NOTICE is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Pennsbury Township will hold a Public Hearing at the Pennsbury Township Building, 702 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. at which time the Board will hear the following matter: Application of Jeffrey R. and Kathryn C. Ellsworth, seeking a variance from the maximum building ground floor area and the maximum building height under zoning ordinance Sections 162-2002.A.2.d and 2002.A.4 so as to permit the construction of an accessory building (barn) having a ground floor area of 816 square feet and a height of 18 feet on property located at 1205 Stockford Road, Chadds Ford, PA (UPI# 64-5-31) in the Township’s R-1 Residential zoning district. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the public meeting scheduled above and require an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact Kathy Howley at 610-388-7323 to discuss how Pennsbury Township may best accommodate your needs.

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ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Mercy Ramsey, Deceased.

Late of East Goshen Township, Chester County, PA, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and

all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Christine Ramsey, 93 Salem St., Methuen, MA 01844, Executrix or Attorney: Elle Van Dahlgren, Esq., Elle Van Dahlgren Law, LLC, 20 Montchanin Rd., Suite 1000, Greenville, DE 19807.

PUBLIC NOTICE

STREET ACCESS ORINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of Penn Township, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA, will consider the adoption of an Ordinance creating procedures, standards, regulations, requirements before opening, boring, excavating, or occupancy of any Township street, avenue, road, alley, highway, any public right of way or other real estate within Penn Township, at their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Penn Township Building located at 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA. A summary of the proposed Ordinance is as follows: SECTION I. PERMIT PROCEDURE, REQUIREMENT AND REGULATIONS: 1. A permit is required prior to accessing, cutting, opening, boring, excavating any public right of way, street, road, alley, highway, or any the Penn Township property; 2. Application Procedure. 3. Public notice requirements. 4. PA One-Call System requirements; 5.Township Regulations and Specifications; Definition, Insurances, Bonding and Inspection Fees. Preconstructions Requirements, Emergency Work, General Conditions, Special conditions, subsurface operations. 6. Enforcement, violations, and penalties; 7. Permit fees. 8. Repealer.

9. Severability. Effective Date.

The purpose of this notice is to provide a summary of the general content of the Ordinance. Each of the subsections contains extensive details, regulations, requirements, or criteria usually associated with these types of controls. The reader is advised to review a complete copy if additional information is needed for any of the proposed amendments or deletions.

This proposed Ordinance is available for inspection at no charge, and copies may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof, at the Penn Township Municipal Office, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA during their normal business hours.

A complete copy is also on file with this newspaper. All communications relative to this hearing are to be addressed to Penn Township Municipal Office at the above address. If you are a person with a disability or need special services or facilities, please contact Penn Township at 610-869-9620. R Samuel McMichael, Esquire, Solicitor for Penn Township 7p-21-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE

REGULATING TOWNSHIP PARKS & PROPERTIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

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Board of Supervisors of Penn Township, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA, will consider the adoption of an Ordinance regulating all township parks and recreation grounds; establishing the procedures for adopting rules and regulations controlling all uses, activities and persons at such park and recreation grounds at their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Penn Township Building located at 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA. A summary of the proposed Ordinance is as follows: SECTIONS. 1 Purpose. Adopt a procedure by which the Township may adopt and amend the rules and regulations for the operation and oversight of all public lands, including but not limited to parks and recreational facilities. 2. Applicability. This procedure applies to all parcels of its real property, including but not limited to parks and recreational facilities erected or installed thereon. 3.

Regulations. The Board may adopt and amend resolutions from time to time as it deems reasonable and/or necessary for the use, fees, limitations, hours of operations, permitting, enforcement and penalties together with such other restrictions, prohibitions and standards it deems reasonable for the health, safety and welfare of the Township.

The Board shall post a copy of the rules and regulations at each location, its website, and at the Penn Township Municipal Building. 4. Violations. The resolution may include civil penalties, enforcement procedures and other legal actions permitted by the PA. Second Class Township Code.5. Repealer.

6. Severability. 7. Effective Date.

The purpose of this notice is to provide a summary of the general content of the Ordinance. Each of the subsections contains extensive details, regulations, requirements, or criteria usually associated with these types of controls. The reader is advised to review a complete copy if additional information is needed for any of the proposed amendments or deletions.

This proposed Ordinance is available for inspection at no charge, and copies may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof, at the Penn Township Municipal Office, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA during its normal business hours. A complete copy is also on file with this newspaper.

If you are a person with a disability or need special services or facilities, please contact Penn Township at 610-869-9620. R Samuel McMichael, Esquire, Solicitor for Penn Township 7p-21-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of Penn Township, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA, will consider the adoption of an Ordinance for municipal management of on-lot subsurface sewage disposal facilities in Penn Township at their regularly scheduled meeting on

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Penn Township Building located at 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA. A summary of the proposed Ordinance is as follows: SECTIONS. 1 Purpose. The regulation, inspection, maintenance and rehabilitation of Individual Sewage Systems, creation of a sewage management program and its administration, and establish penalties for noncompliance. 2. Applicability. This Ordinance will apply all properties served by an Individual Sewage System (System), all persons owning any property serviced by a System, and all persons installing, maintaining or rehabilitating a System. 3. Permit Requirements; A. Outlines mandatory permit procedures applicable prior to the installation, occupancy of any building or structure served by a System; design and installation procedures, notification standards; prohibitions of use or occupancy without permit; prohibition against any construction without grant of permit, including modifications or rehabilitations of existing systems, strict compliance of the use of the System as approved in the design and/or plans provided in the required applications. 4.

Inspections. Required procedures for inspection and approval of all Systems; including the first inspections and those procedures included for satisfaction of the System and every third anniversary from the last approved inspection; Township’s notifications; response and compliance procedures; pumping, hauling and inspection procedures, required routine procedures for the System. 5.

Operations. Minimum standards for use of System; restrictions on use and disposal materials, prohibited materials. 6. Maintenance. Identifies the minimum levels of compliance, mandatory compliance for all deficiencies identified by an Inspector, services by licensed pumpers and pumping methods, compliance with permits criteria, conditions, and discharge restrictions.

7. Sewage Disposal. Must comply with the Solid Waste Management Act (Act 97 of 1980, 35 p.s. 6018.101. 8.

System Rehabilitation. Operation or maintenance of System with a System Failure, as outlined therein, inspection, notices, compliance and corrective, planning procedures; Violation notices, remedies for noncompliance. 9. Duties & Responsibilities of Responsible Management Entities (RME). Registration, Reporting, Evaluation for System Inspectors etc. 10. Township Performance and Liens. Notice requirements prior to Township intervention for corrective measures. 11. Administration.

Township’s right to implement necessary manpower for enforcement of this Ordinance. 12. Appeals. 13. Fines & Penalties. 14. Definitions. 14. Repealer.

15. Severability. 16. Effective Date.

The purpose of this notice is to provide a summary of the general content of the Ordinance. Each of the subsections contains extensive details, regulations, requirements, or criteria usually associ-

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF Elmer F. Laffey, also known as Elmer Francis Laffey, late of West Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named Elmer F. Laffey having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: John Laffey and Robert Laffey, Co-Executors, c/o Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire, 208 E. Locust Street, P.O. Box 381, Oxford, PA 19363 7p-21-3t

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NOTICE

OXFORD BOROUGH RESIDENTS The Oxford Borough Police and Public Safety Committee meeting originally scheduled for Monday August 2, 2021 will instead be held on Tuesday August 10, 2021. Information on the meetings can be found at www.oxfordboro.org. If you are a person with a disability wishing to attend the aforementioned meeting and require auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodations to observe or participate in the proceedings, please contact the Interim Borough Manager at 610-932-2500 to discuss how your needs may be best accommodated.

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Notice is hereby given that the London Grove Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the purchase of an Agricultural Conservation Easement on property located at tax parcel 59-2-18. The meeting will be held in the London Grove Township Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA. The public is invited.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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Local News Chester County students awarded top prizes in Future of Freedom essay contest Chester County high school students Natalie Gildea, Christopher Goodrich, and Shivam Shetye were selected as winners of the Future of Freedom Essay Contest sponsored by the Libertarian Party of Chester County (LPCC). Winners were awarded certificates and cash awards after their announcement at the June meeting of the LPCC. The theme of this year’s contest was “Unlawful Laws.” LPCC Vice Chair Jacquelyn Crane explained, “One of our members Kevin Anderson asked the group why people seemed so eager to believe we can legislate our way out of problems, while no one seems to consider the large number of pointless, biased, and outdated laws that should no longer be on our books.

“We loved the idea. Even here in Chester County, for example, we continue to prosecute for minor drug offenses while our taxes fund expensive government programs and seizure of private property through

eminent domain.”

The Future of Freedom Essay Contest was open to all Chester County high school students including public, private, charter and home school students.

“The response blew past our expectations for our opening year,” said Crane.

“We received dozens of submissions, which were anonymized and judged against standard criteria including adherence to theme, strength of supporting ideas, and style and mechanics. It was important to us to remain open to ideas and topics that were not traditionally Libertarian, and we were thrilled to receive so many high-quality entries. These selection committee was truly challenged to choose the best ones.”

The collection of essays covered a wide range of topics, including wages and taxes, electronic communications, policing and warrants, mental health, drugs, and even war powers.

First place winner Natalie

Gildea wrote about the notorious stop-and-frisk laws that are “an ineffectual and invasive practice in policing.” Second place winner Christopher Goodrich’s essay focused on the 100-year-old Jones Act, which he described as creating an “economic hardship for American island territories …. which ultimately harms the very same hardworking Americans the Jones Act was intended to help.” The third-place essay

by Shivam Shetye described the threat to safety and security inherent in no-knock warrants.

Crane noted that “while we had no requirement that essays align to our Libertarian philosophy, we were encouraged that so many submissions presented thoughtful views on restricting the power of government and putting responsibility back into the hands of the public. It is evident that we have a wonderful base of libertyminded youth right here in Chester County.”

The third-place essay by Shivam Shetye described threat to safety and security inherent in no-knock warrants.

The Libertarian Party of Chester County promotes individual liberty for all residents of Chester County, Pennsylvania. The members are involved in volunteer activities throughout the community, and they work with local governments to ensure that laws and regulations conform to the state constitution. Their monthly meetings are open to the public, and are held at Timothy’s Restaurant in West Chester Pa.

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Second place winner Christopher Goodrich’s essay focused on the 100-year-old Jones Act, and first place winner Natalie Gildea wrote about the notorious stopand-frisk laws.

Griffin wins Scholastic Achievement Award

Thomas to serve as event and sponsorship director for 5th Annual Invitational Vintage Grand Prix The 5th Annual event will feature more than 60 vintage cars and motorcycles, dating from 1900 to 1975, that will run individually over a challenging 2.2-mile road course through the heart of the historic City of Coatesville. In 2019, the event attracted more than 5000 visitors from the tri-state region, and that number is expected to grow.

“We are excited to be hosting the event again and fortunate to bring on a seasoned event professional to manage it and engage the community,” said James Logan, Coatesville City Manager. “Lisa has already begun reaching out to the community, sponsors, and regional businesses for our highly anticipated event. We look forward to seeing past event champions return, and appreciate previous sponsors including Brian Hoskins Ford, Brandywine Health Foundation, Lamb McErlane and PECO.” Thomas is the president of the Coatesville-based Brand Farm and has worked in sports marketing, event planning and sponsorship management for 20 years. She is best known for marketing Olympiclevel athletes and managing event and sponsorship relations for equestrian events, some of which have drawn as many as 75,000 visitors.

Thomas aims to work with Coatesville residents, the Chester County community, and sponsors to develop the Grand Prix to become a major regional draw.

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As community events re-emerge after yearlong shutdowns, the City of Coatesville’s biggest attraction, the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix, will return Saturday, Sept. 18, and the city has engaged event and sports marketing professional Lisa Thomas to serve as event and sponsorship director for the event.

“As the region is opening up after COVID-19, the entire Coatesville community is looking forward to one of the country’s only Vintage Grand Prix events,” said Thomas. “In addition to featuring incredible vintage cars and motorcycles winding through the downtown

streets of Coatesville, the event provides the opportunity to showcase the City’s exciting transformation.

We invite interested individuals, organizations and companies to get involved with sponsorship opportunities at every level.

“We also hope to engage more of our local small businesses while building on our relationships with area organizations, including Coatesville’s 2nd Century Alliance, the Western Chester County Chamber, and the Coatesville Rotary.

This is an event that shines a spotlight on Coatesville, and it provides the entire community a sense of pride for their city.”

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Jessica Griffin, a student at the Avon Grove Charter School, was awarded the Avon Grove Lions Scholastic Achievement Award.

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