Township signs resolution opposing proposed water authority sale
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
Kennett Township joined the voices of opposition to the proposed sale of the Chester Water Authority to Aqua of America by adopting a resolution at the Sept. 20 Board of Supervisors meeting that requests that the CWA board “protect” the residents and businesses that the Chester-based water company currently serves.
The resolution stated that “Kennett Township requests that the Chester Water Authority Board not sell its customers and assets to a for-profit company,” and that the Board “continue to protect our township residents and businesses by putting the interests of the
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
Following an extensive nationwide search, Nathaniel Echeverria has been named as the Director of Economic Development for the Borough of Kennett Square and Kennett Township.
Echeverria will begin his new position on Dec. 4, and will work in the Historic Kennett Square office on State Street in Kennett Square. He was chosen from a field of nine final candidates.
A native of Media, Pa. and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with an advanced degree in Urban, Community and Regional Planning, Echeverria, 34, is currently the Director of Policy and Operations for the San Jose Downtown Association (SJDA), where he is responsible for assisting downtown small businesses and developers through the city permitting process, connecting businesses with various economic development incentives and staffing the city’s devel-
taxpayers first when making decisions about the Authority’s operations and future.”
The resolution was signed by Board Chairman Scudder Stevens and Co-Chair Whitney Hoffman. Supervisor Dr. Richard Leff was not present at the meeting.
Joe DiMarco, a Chichester resident in opposition of the sale, was in attendance at the meeting with two representatives from the Chester Water Authority. He applauded the passage of the resolution and said that he and his colleagues have been attending similar meetings throughout Chester and Delaware counties in recent weeks, in order to generate
After vote, Oxford will likely have new police chief in 2018
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
Members of Oxford Borough Council voted 4-2 in favor of a motion to notify police chief John Slauch that they do not plan to extend his contract after it expires on Dec. 31, 2017.
The vote, which took place at a Sept. 18 council meeting, most likely means that Oxford Borough will have a new police chief running the police department in 2018.
Council members Randy Grace, Peggy Ann Russell, John Thompson, and Gary Tozzo voted in favor of the motion, while council members Sue Lombardi and Paul Matthews opposed it. Council president Ron Hershey was not present at the meeting.
According to Slauch’s current contract, the borough council had an obligation to notify the police chief by Sept. 30 whether they
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opment and urban design review committee.
Principally, the mission of Echeverria’s new position will be putting the Kennett Regional Economic Development Study into action, which includes a broad outline of economic and community development plans, programs and services in the borough and the township, as created by Historic Kennett Square, the Economic Advisory Committee and the bor-
ough’s municipal staff.
The Selection Committee, comprised of leaders across various disciplines within Kennett, unanimously chose Echeverria as the top candidate after a rigorous interview process.
“We received three glowing reviews from his working partners, and we felt his thoughtful presence yet authoritative knowledge within this field would fit perfectly in Kennett. He can
intended to negotiate a new contract or not.
Slauch was hired as Oxford’s Chief of Police in 2005. Before he arrived, Oxford Borough went through a period of instability in the police department, with several police chiefs in a row failing to stay even for the length of the initial contract.
In Pennsylvania, the mayor of boroughs has the duty of providing oversight to the operations of the police department, so Geoff
Henry, the mayor of Oxford Borough, worked as closely as anyone with Slauch during his time as Oxford’s police chief.
“Chief Slauch has served the borough well for the last twelve years,” Henry said. “He has overseen a stable police department. We haven’t had a lot of turnover. The officers who have left have gone on to fulltime jobs, or in one instance, an officer was recruited to work in the Chester County Detectives Office.” Henry added that, under Slauch, the police department has prevented crime from rising in the borough. Slauch’s career in law enforcement extended back to when he originally worked as a police officer for the borough in the 1970s. Borough manager Brian Hoover said that the borough can launch a search for candidates to fill the position or
Improvements coming to Franklin Township parks thanks to Eagle Scouts
By John Chambless Staff Writer
At the Sept. 20 meeting of the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors, two future Eagle Scouts proposed projects that were enthusiastically approved by the board.
For his Eagle Scout project, Austin Gaydos, a junior at Avon Grove High School, will construct a boardwalk in the wet area of the Crossan Park trail, behind the lower pavilion. This addition will complete a loop in the lower trail. The board unanimously authorized assistance in an amount up to $500 toward the project.
For his Eagle Scout project, Jacob Shuster, a junior at Avon Grove Charter School, presented his project to build eight to ten bat houses and place them in the park and preserves. The board will help him decide on placement of the houses, and unanimously voted to contribute up to $500 toward the project.
The board discussed the Hess Mill Bridge, a timber bridge built in 1973. PennDOT inspects
this bridge annually and has lowered the weight limit. The board is considering two options -- a pre-made concrete bridge similar to one that New London Township recently installed on West Avondale Road, or rebuilding the timber bridge. If the concrete bridge is installed, it will be longlasting and there would be no weight restriction. The township could install timber on the sides to make it more aesthetically pleasing. Alternate engineer Ron Ragan estimated the cost of a concrete bridge would be about $350,000. The township also received an estimate of $250,000 for a timber-built bridge. Hess Mill Road is a low-volume road, so the Chester County Conservation District will evaluate the bridge and determine whether the township would be eligible for any grant money toward the project. PennDOT has advised Township Manager Joan McVaugh that Rep. John Lawrence might be able to add the bridge to the
Not your average picnic in the park
By Nancy Johnson Correspondent
Penn Township partnered with Jennersville Regional Hospital on the 13th annual Health & Wellness Community Picnic on Sept. 23, and the event once again attracted a large crowd.
The 13th annual Health & Wellness Community Picnic in Penn Township once again attracts a large crowd tional crowd, and there is something for everyone, including great music by Jesse Garron’s Elvis Tribute Show and local favorite The Larry Tucker Band, children’s rides and games, health screenings, and delicious chicken by J.R.’s BBQ.
“As always, every bit of food was gone,” said Curtis Mason, chairman of Penn Township’s Board of Supervisors. “We went through 1,200 pounds of chicken, plus 1,200 hot dogs and about 1,100 hamburgers. Nothing was wasted.”
The event, which has always been free, is eagerly anticipated each year by the local community. The event appeals to a multi-genera-
While the event was well attended, many noted that the food line was shorter than usual. Mason explained that they opened the line about 45 minutes earlier than in the past, which really helped.
“We have also streamlined the serving line, because once you get a backup, it never ends,” he explained.
Part of the West Grove
Photos by Nancy Johnson Mickey Park provided a safe, enclosed area for the younger children to bounce and play.
Police Chief John Slauch
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Nathaniel Echeverria, currently the Director of Policy and Operations for the San Jose Downtown Association, will become the Director of Economic Development for the Borough of Kennett Square and Kennett Township on Dec. 4.
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Bridge Bill so that state and federal funds could be available in the future.
The board unanimously enacted an ordinance authorizing a threeway stop intersection at Franklin and Peacedale roads. This will involve removing the “except for right turn” on the Peacedale Road West stop sign and adding a stop sign at Peacedale Road East. The scrub brush was also cleared at the triangle to improve sight distance.
The board also approved amendments to an ordinance covering wireless communications facilities that establish standards for the placement, construction and maintenance of tower and non-tower communication facilities within public rights-of-way.
The board voted to authorize West Grove Fire Company EMS to be the primary contact for 911 when a backup ambulance is necessary, and Medic 94 to be the primary contact for 911 when an advanced life support backup is necessary. Harold Walls, the township’s Emergency Management Coordinator, gave some background on the resolution. In nearly all cases, he said, the Chester County 911 system is able to locate EMS companies within the county to respond to emergencies.
But if all Chester County emergency service vehicles are in use, and there is still a need for addi-
tional backup, only the Fire Chief has the ability to communicate via radio with neighboring counties, such as Cecil County and New Castle County. In Franklin Township, sometimes the closest companies are in Delaware or Maryland. The County 911 system has to communicate with EMS companies located out of the state via a land line. Passing this resolution allows for the West Grove Fire Chief to use his radio to call for additional backup.
The equipment and materials yard near the township building will soon be screened by trees purchased from Clark’s Nursery. The board authorized the purchase at a cost not to exceed $2,727.
Jim German, of the Franklin Sportsman’s Association, gave the first report of the hunting season. The group has a full enrollment of 35 members. Archery season began on Sept. 16 and closes on Nov. 25. It reopens on Dec. 26 and closes on Jan. 27.
Shotgun season opens on Nov. 27 and closes on Dec. 9. It reopens on Dec. 26 and closes on Jan. 27. Members completed several community services projects from June through September, including road cleanup on Chesterville and Creek roads, and maintenance of the grassy area around the entrance to Banffshire, including include mowing and weeding.
To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty.com.
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a groundswell of community-wide rejection of the proposed sale, which began on May 8, when the CWA board received an unsolicited offer from Aqua to purchase CWA’s customers and assets for $320 million.
In its offer letter, Aqua invited the CWA board to decide for itself how it would want to distribute the proceeds from the sale among the City of Chester, Delaware County and Chester County -- the three counties who have a representation of three members each on the nine-member CWA board. Although the CWA board rejected the offer by a vote of 9-0 on May 18, all of the current board members’ terms expire at the end of 2017 -there are no staggered terms on the board -- which leads to wide speculation that a newly named board could change the vote and agree to sell off CWA’s assets.
“The problem is that the CWA board all serve the same period and they all walk off the board at the same time, and those three entities all have the responsibility to name new board members, and now the concern becomes, ‘Who does [Chester County, Delaware County and the City of Chester] name as its representatives?’” Stevens said. “If they all name people who want to sell to Aqua, we’re whistling Dixie. If they all name entities who don’t want to sell to Aqua, then other municipalities have an impact on what
happens. We don’t have any direct say, so that’s the underlying message that this resolution is trying to address.”
[Note: At their work session last week, the Chester County Commissioners -- Commissioner Terence Farrell, Commissioners’ Chairwoman Michelle Kichline and Vice Chairwoman Kathi Cozzone -- endorsed the decision made earlier this year by the Chester Water Authority not to sell its system].
The township’s resolution is just a small part of a momentum of local opposition to the proposed sale. Township manager Lisa Moore said that she has received calls from several municipalities who have either adopted -- or are about to adopt -- resolutions similar to the township’s.
In other township business, the supervisors gave approval to the township to enter into negotiations to purchase a 103-acre plot of private property in the township for $3.1 million, for the purpose of converting it to open space. Because the sale of the property is still in negotiation, its location has not been made public. The purchase of the property is being done in partnership with the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County and the township’s Land Conservation Advisory Committee.
Moore gave an update about the revitalization of the historic Fussell House that the township purchased nearly two years ago. She said that the immediate plan for the home is to stabilize its exterior, which will include the addition of new windows, doors, and a new front porch, roof and HVAC system.
The project, estimated at
$330,000, will be put out to bid shortly, and is projected to be completed by the end of the year. After that project is complete, attention will be given to stabilizing the interior of the home. Since its purchase, the house has been discussed as a possible site for future township use.
The township staff and supervisors joined with staff from the Kennett Square Borough and representatives from several area organizations last week, in a tabletop session with the staff of the Chester County Emergency Services that directed participants through a delegation of duties during a mock tornado scenario in the community. The exercise gave detailed instructions of how to manage emergency operations during a tornado event.
It was the latest in a continuing series of emergency scenario workshops the township holds with County Emergency Services. Past workshops have included scenarios related to a train derailment, a sniper/terrorist at a major local festival, and a hostage takeover at a major Kennett Square company.
“From my perspective, as chairman of this board, we have a responsibility,” said Stevens. “We’re citizens but we’re more than that. We have to determine what our responsibilities are, and what we do in the event they occur. My job is to help with communication and coordinate with the different organizations, and the only way we learn this is by doing these exercises.”
Kennett Township Police Chief Lydell Nolt announced that the department has been awarded a pedestrian safety grant,
to be applied next spring, that will provide funding for the department to conduct safety and enforcement education with residents about pedestrian exchanges at crosswalks and intersections.
Moore said that the township’s Emergency Management Services’ Commission held their first meeting recently, in conjunction with six municipalities and three fire companies. The Commission’s meetings will be held on the first Thursday of the month at the Kennett Township Building.
Moore announced that park benches have been added to Barkingfield Park, and the Kennett Fire Company has donated another bench, complimenting the recent addition of a pavilion. A free lending library has also been installed at the park.
There will be a fall festival at the park on Oct. 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and will include hayrides, childrens’ games, and tours of local fire and police vehicles.
The board also passed a resolution recognizing the late Anthony “Tony T” Talamonti, expressing the township’s gratitude for his long-time work in the community; in particular, his contributions to the Kennett Fire Company. Talamonti died on Aug. 26 at the age of 72.
“He was a very, very important and influential person over a great number of years, and was a significant player in the development and management and growth of the Kennett Fire Company,” Stevens said.
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.
Monument to recognize contributions of Carl Fretz to be unveiled on Sept. 30
A monument in recognition of the contributions that Carl Fretz made to Oxford will be unveiled at the Oxford Memorial Park on Saturday, Sept. 30.
The monument will read, “The Carl Fretz Memorial to Community Service,” and will be dedicated to everyone who, like Fretz, demonstrated the very best in service to Oxford. Fretz was the longtime president of the Peoples Bank of Oxford, and was influ-
ential in helping many people and businesses flourish in the area. Fretz passed away in July of 2015. The dedication of the monument coincides with the Oxford Presbyterian Church’s Apple Festival and the formal dedication of the inclusive playground that was recently installed in the park.
According to Frank Lobb, a local business owner who was one of
the people involved with the effort to get the monument in honor of Fretz, the stones used for the monument are original hand-cut granite curb stones from when President Abraham Lincoln’s body was carried through Oxford in 1865. The stones were recovered from a drain field on an Amish farm in Lancaster County. There are three stones, and each one weighs about 1,000 pounds.
Longwood Fire Company: Experts in transporting pediatric patients
Fire Prevention Week begins Oct. 8 and Open House scheduled for Oct. 15
As a community service, Longwood Fire Company is offering free CPR classes and children car seats inspections.
On Oct. 9 Longwood EMS is partnering with Chester County Hospital Penn Medicine to offer hands-on CPR classes. The one-hour classes will be given at 4:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. at Longwood Fire Company, 1001 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square.
The class explains causes, prevention, and treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. The ambulance and hospital staff are certified instructors available to teach cardiac compressions. To reserve a spot, go to www.chestercountyhospital.org/wellness or email/ call the station.
Longwood Fire Company has achieved Expert status in transporting pediatric patients by ambulance. In August Longwood EMS participated in the Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Medical Services for Children Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program. Longwood was awarded Expert Level, the highest of the five categories. Additional equipment is carried above the state requirements to better serve children.
Longwood EMS does customized programs, including offering First Aid talks and seminars. These can be customized to fit group interest, and answer questions.
Longwood also offers free car seat inspections and installations.
Appointments are required for the 30-minute inspection. The fire company has six certified technicians. Inspections are recommended for new parents and when children move to the next sized car seat. Also, car seats should be replaced when an accident takes place.
“The free services offered by the members of Longwood Fire Company assists members of our community in keeping safe,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “This is just a small part of the lifesaving services offered by Longwood Fire Company.”
The public will have an opportunity to visit Longwood on October 15 during the company’s annual open house. The open house takes place during Fire Prevention Week which begins Oct. 8.
Longwood Fire Company has served the communities of Kennett, East Marlborough, Pennsbury and Pocopson townships since 1921. Longwood Fire Company provides fire and rescue and emergency medical services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Check out our website at www. longwoodfireco.com.
For more information, to sign up for a class, or to schedule an appointment email EMS@ longwoodfireco.com or call 610-388-6880.
Celebrate Recovery program highlights next ACE meeting
On Saturday, Oct. 7, at 9:30 a.m., at the monthly meeting of ACE Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance of Oxford, the Celebrate Recovery team from Bethany Presbyterian will be educating the public about the program. Celebrate Recovery is a biblical and balanced program that helps people overcome their hurts, hang-ups, and habits, and is being offered as another resource for assisting the vulnerable who may become victims of humantrafficking and sexual exploitation. Refreshments will be served at 9 a.m. at
Penn supervisors support anti-gerrymandering legislation, with conditions
Penn Township Supervisors took a major step toward opposing gerrymandering in Pennsylvania and promoting a fair, transparent and impartial redistricting effort for its citizens by adopting Resolution 2017-13 at the Sept. 20 public meeting. The resolution passed unanimously, 5-0. Currently, Pennsylvania laws put state legislators in charge of mandatory redistricting every ten years after the census. The next redistricting effort is slated for 2020.
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turn to the borough’s Civil Service Commission to identify a candidate internally. Borough council also has the authority to appoint an interim police chief until a permanent replacement can be brought on board.
Pam Benjamin, a resident and business owner in town who is running for mayor, expressed her concerns about public safety, saying that good police protection is necessary for both residents and business owners. In other business at the meeting, borough council approved the appointment of Thomas F. Oeste and the law firm of Buckley Brion McGuire & Morris as the solicitor of the borough’s Zoning Hearing Board. The appointment was effective Aug. 28.
Council also approved the adoption of the ordinance amending the regulations for the borough’s floodplains. The new ordinance incorporates regulations that have been established at the federal level so that the borough’s own policies are consistent with federal regulations.
Township Planning Commission member and a Fair Districts PA representative, made the initial presentation about this issue to the board of supervisors at a Sept. 6 public meeting. Hill detailed a history of gerrymandering in Pennsylvania that is detrimental to the citizens under current legislation. He presented a petition signed by Penn Township residents and requested that the board consider passing a resolution in support of current legislative efforts, in both House and Senate, to change that.
Board chair Curtis Mason
town green at the Oxford Presbyterian Church on Oct. 6. Borough council also approved the Special Events Permit for the Oxford Methodist Church’s Harvest Fair, which is scheduled on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Council approved the appointment of David Ogino to serve on the borough’s Zoning Hearing Board. Ogino previously served on the Zoning Hearing Board, and has now opted to serve for another term. Borough council also appointed Zoe Walsh to serve on the Zoning Hearing Board.
Henry issued a proclamation recognizing Artemis Anderson for her 30 years of service to the borough. Anderson has served as the borough’s top financial administrator during that time. She was also called upon to serve as an acting borough manager when that position was vacant. Anderson was also involved with community service efforts.
stated at that time that the board was opposed to gerrymandering of any kind, and supported the spirit of Fair Districts PA’s work and the legislation pending in the Pennsylvania Senate and General Assembly, but had some reservations. Specifically, the supervisors had two reservations including the appointment of a Special Master and the Supervisors’ desire to see the redistricting process, as outlined in the bill, streamlined. At that time, supervisor Victor Mantegna suggested tabling the request to allow for further consideration and discus-
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make things happen,” said Historic Kennett Square Executive Director Mary Hutchins.
“Those of us who have had the pleasure of meeting Nate are excited about him becoming part of our team and are confident that he will be able to steer the economic development activities in a responsible and strategic manner.”
Hutchins said Echeverria’s first few weeks will be spent meeting the stakeholders in the region and sitting down with borough, township and Historic Kennett Square officials.
“One of the keys to Echeverria’s success will be keeping open communication lines with HKS, the borough and the township so we are all on the same page and rowing in the same direction,” Hutchins said.
For Echevarria, his new role dovetails his love for Chester County with the
sion by the board. At the meeting, the board voted on and presented to Hill Resolution 2017-13 which not only opposes gerrymandering and supports the pending legislation, but includes details regarding the supervisors’ conditions to eliminate the “special master” and “streamline the process outlined in current legislation.”
“I support any effort to eliminate gerrymandering. I appreciate having this important issue brought to our attention on behalf of our residents,” Mason said.
opportunity to work with local stakeholders.
“I think several towns throughout Chester County, like Media and Kennett Square, are really poised for interesting moments in their development and growth,” he said. “One of the main things that appealed to me about this position was the collaborative effort that the borough and the township put into the economic plan.
“It spelled out all of the signals about how they both want to properly manage growth. It’s tough for a small town that is experiencing an economic rise from the market to determine the best path forward. For instance, where I am in California is growing too fast, whereas in Philadelphia, they’re not experiencing the growth that want to see. Yet in Kennett Square and Kennett Township, it’s sort of a nice in between.”
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.
the Oxford Senior Center, 12 E. Locust St., Oxford. Questions may be directed to 610-932-0337.
Borough council approved a Special Events Permit for an Equality and Justice Rally that is slated to take place on the
Henry also issued a proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as well as a proclamation observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the borough.
To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
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Fire Company’s display was their meticulously cared-for antique engine. Bill Wohl explained that in 1928, it was the first new engine that the fire company had ever purchased.
“She sat in the station alongside the horse-drawn engines and was in use until the 1940s,” Wohl said.
The engine was then sold to a private owner and over the years the fire company lost track of it.
“Then, about nine years ago, we got a phone call from a woman who said her husband had passed away and in going through his belongings, she came upon a rusty old red fire truck with West Grove’s name still on it,” Wohl explained.
The fire company purchased the truck from the woman, and gave the truck her name, Elsie.
“After a $120,000 restoration, she’s in like-new condition,” Wohl said proudly.
Photos by Nancy Johnson
For many, the picnic offers an opportunity for family time.
The Larry Tucker Band played for their many local followers, and undoubtedly made some new ones.
West Grove Fire Company’s ladder truck displays a large American flag.
This climbing tower was a hit with the older kids.
J.R.’s BBQ crew fed the hungry crowd as they have done every year since the beginning of the event.
Penn Township makes use of their digital sign to express their gratitude to all who help make the Health & Wellness Community Picnic possible.
Volunteers from the Technical College High School were happy to be assigned as assistants to the Flyers Ice Girls.
Jungle John tells his young audience all about this ball python during his renowned animal show.
West Grove Fire Company displayed their pride and joy, a 1928 engine they call “Elsie.”
The Philadelphia Flyers awarded prizes for those scoring in corn hole.
A new game this year challenged young soccer players as the goal was to kick the Velcro-covered soccer ball and have it stick on the backdrop.
Jennersville Regional Hospital’s tent was busy all day as attendees took advantage of free health screenings and great information on various health issues.
Always popular with the crowd, Jesse Garron gave two performances of his Elvis Tribute Show.
Register to vote, and then vote on Nov. 7
The deadline to register to vote is quickly approaching.
Anyone in Chester County wishing to exercise his or her right to vote in the upcoming municipal election on Nov. 7 must be registered before Oct. 10. There are many important local elections taking place this time around. In fact, there may be more candidates vying for contested seats than at any time in recent history. The races for seats on Oxford Borough Council and Kennett Square Borough Council, in particular, should be interesting considering the number of people who are vying for those seats. Oxford Borough also has a contested mayoral election.
Local elections too often get overlooked, but the decisions that get made at the local level have significance in our everyday lives. Will a parking garage benefit Oxford Borough? How will Kennett Square manage its growth? The people who win on Election Day will be making decisions that shape the future for the local boroughs and townships.
School board elections are important, too. Look at the Avon Grove School Board election. Four incumbents are seeking re-election in the district’s three regions, and four newcomers with a differing vision for the district are challenging for those seats. The school board is in the early stages of making a decision about how to address the district’s facilities needs. How are the educational needs of students balanced with the fiscal constraints that each school district operates under? The candidates who get elected to the Avon Grove School Board will likely make decisions that have a far-reaching impact on students and taxpayers in the district for years to come. Senior citizens on fixed incomes should have their voices heard on Election Day and so should parents of current students in the district, as well as anyone who lives in the district and might have children attending schools in the future.
Democracy works best when we, as citizens, care enough to participate in it. If you’re not already registered to vote, make sure to do so before Oct. 10—and then go out and vote on Nov. 7.
Chester County Press
Letter to the Editor
We are in this together
By Nancy Morris
On Sept. 11, 2001, I was in England for work.
Walking through the front lobby, I glanced up at a TV on the wall long enough to see video of a plane striking the World Trade Center. The sky was so very blue on that video. I looked back once and then I just kept walking to meet my cab, confident that I had misunderstood what I’d seen. As I got into the cab, the driver tried to tell me what he was hearing on the radio. I distinctly remember telling him I was sure it was a misunderstanding.
Six weeks earlier, I had been in New York City for work. After a long day, some friends and I decided to visit the top of the World Trade Center. On that beautiful summer night, we looked out at the lights beneath us, happy to be
alive and enjoying the evening in the most vibrant city on earth.
Back in England on that September day, I got out of the cab and walked to my hotel room only to find the door open and a repairman sitting on the bed, staring at the television, a wrench in his hand. When he saw me he leapt off the bed and stumbled out of the room, mumbling an apology. Many hours later, I began to comprehend what had happened.
My American co-workers and I spent the next five days trying to get back to Pennsylvania. Each morning, upon learning that there were no planes to take us back to America, we wandered around the offices, unable to concentrate. Even though my British co-workers were extremely kind, I just wanted to get home. To see my husband and
my young sons. To start to grieve with my fellow Americans.
On the night I finally made it home, there was a vigil for peace in the Avon Grove High School football field. I will never forget how connected I felt to my family and my community as we stood together in a sea of flickering lights. At that point I came to truly understand what community is and how important that sense of caring for each other is. Ultimately all we have is each other.
Today, I follow news of our recent hurricane disasters in Texas and Florida. Two tremendously destructive storms in the span of a week. On the radio a widower, Thomas, living in a suburb of Houston, is being interviewed. He explains that shortly after the waters rose, he went to check on an elderly couple
who lived down the road from him. With assistance from someone in a kayak, they pried the couple’s front door open to find the eighty year naval veteran and his wife perched atop a floating dining room table in their living room. Help was summoned and the couple made it safely out. The radio interviewer asked Thomas what he has learned throughout the past week. He said that after losing his wife to cancer this spring and now losing his home, and seeing his community torn apart, he has learned that we are here to help each other. To be kind and to care for one another.
Three different tragedies. One message.
Nancy Morris is a candidate for supervisor in Franklin Township. This commentary was originally a blog post that she made.
Gearing up for round two of hurricane relief
The local road warriors who orchestrated a large relief effort for Hurricane Harvey victims hadn’t even entered the state of Texas with 68,000 pounds of donated supplies before receiving a flood of new questions: What about Florida?
Ron Giacinto, a captain with the West Chester Fire Police and a volunteer at Good Will Fire Company No. 2, said he knew before arriving in San Patricio County, Texas, that another long-distance trip might materialize, and on Thursday, Sept. 21, he opened a second tractortrailer for donations to Hurricane Irma victims.
The encore relief effort took shape after Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh reached out to her national sheriff connections. She said the Texas initiative worked well because it had a “sheriff-to-sheriff” component.
“We were able to assure the donors that it would be a safe transport and a successful delivery of the food and supplies to those in need,” Welsh said.
“It was extremely important that we had a storage/ warehouse facility available, and most important, a method of distribution. In Texas, church volunteers assisted in delivering truckloads of supplies to those who could not get to the distribution center.”
Welsh said that after a couple of conversations with Sheriff Rick Ramsay, who oversees the Florida Keys, she felt confident that the same process
could be duplicated in the Sunshine State. Moreover, the need was substantial.
She said when she asked Ramsay for a list of needed supplies, he paused. “A lot of people lost everything,” he told her. “Anything would be appreciated.”
In the meantime, Giacinto said Paul Firpo of FirpoHeritage Moving Systems in Aston volunteered a truck and a driver. “He was amazing,” Giacinto said. “We couldn’t do this without a way to get things there.”
Giacinto said Firpo planned to fill part of the truck with 23,000 pounds of water, leaving the rest
for additional donations.
“If you fill it, I’ll give you another one,” Firpo told Giacinto.
As before, area residents are invited to help fill the truck. Volunteers will be on site to take donations from approximately 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Giacinto said. Recommended items include non-perishable food, such as granola bars, boxed milk, and canned goods; paper products; trash bags; toiletries, such as shampoo and toothpaste; baby food and supplies, such as wipes and diapers; flashlights; and cleaning supplies. Clothing cannot be accepted.
Welsh said that other agencies would be welcome to organize their own collections and bring the donations to the truck. She said the Sheriff’s Office would have limited availability to pick up bulk supplies; any groups who need to arrange for delivery should call the office at 610-344-6860.
“The Keys have been demolished,” said Welsh. “Residents in Texas were so appreciative of the efforts from Chester County. I’m hoping the county will respond in the same manner to the needs in the Florida Keys.”
Oxford Library hosts murder mystery fundraiser
The Oxford Library will be hosting an upcoming murder mystery at the Oxford Library on Friday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. This event is titled, “Murder at the Great Spatsby” and will be a 1920s themed event. The event will start at the scene of the crime and guests are invited to search for clues and talk to suspects in order
to solve the crime.
Playing the roles of the suspects are Pennsylvania State Representative John Lawrence, Mrs. Pennsylvania Valerie Ross, Phil Sacks from Morris Sacks and Sons Car Dealership, David Trainor from Edward Jones Investments, author Marcy Peyre-Ferry and Oxford
Mainstreet Executive Director Donna Hosler. Music will be provided by the Oxford Arts Alliance Music Academy. Guests are welcome to attend in period dress. Drinks and light refreshments will be served and are included in the ticket price. Only 100 tickets are available. Tickets may be
purchased at the Oxford Library during normal business hours. Tickets are $50 per person. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Oxford Library.
For more information, contact the Oxford Library at 610-932-9625 or visit the website www.oxfordpubliclibrary.org.
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Two-year-old Dominic Kalman of Thornbury Township gives a cereal donation to Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh as first-responder Ron Giacinto watches.
TCHS at Pennock’s Bridge launches online news show
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
There is no modernday media technology that accompanies the upstart Number One NewsCrew at the Technical College High School’s Pennock’s Bridge campus, and the recording studio from where it will soon launch its first segment is also used as the office of STEM teacher and NewsCrew advisor Jenny Sassaman, which is attached to an Veterinary Science classroom and adjacent to a busy school hallway.
And yet, the classrooms and the hallways at TCHS are a never-ending churn of diversity, ingenuity and creativity, and it’s time the rest of the school -- and the world outside TCHS -- began to know about it.
“That it’s 2017 and the fact that we don’t have a newscast is kind of silly,” Sassaman said. “People don’t know about other programs here. They don’t know about the amazing awesomeness that happens outside of their own programs, and I want to help change that.
“This is a news cast for the students by the students,” she added. “My role is to keep the drinks cold and the pizza warm, so to speak, and as we move along this year, the students will be in charge, and I’ll just keep the cords running and the space open.”
Through the end of the year, each five- to ten-minute show will be produced once a month from Sassaman’s office and broadcast on the school’s YouTube channel, on the school’s web site and
sent by email to the staff. Stories will be determined by the staff, and will include teacher and student profiles, segments on the school’s many academic departments, key school issues and information about upcoming school events.
The news team is made up of Alaina Darlington, Rachel Genovese, Angie Hernandez, Juliana Huggard, Karly Mazza, Gina Pontillo and Ashley Weaver. Additional crew includes Gladys Zurita, Holly Gouge, A.J. German, Gage Louk, Christina Ayala, Bailey Fulmer, David Oppenheim, Cara Moore, JJ Becerra, Isrrael Ortiz, Kaylea Duggard and Teresa Clemente.
“I’ve always loved telling stories and hearing stories, so I was thinking, ‘This is perfect for me,’” said Rachel Genovese, an early childhood education student. “I can begin to tell people accurate information about the school and they don’t have to guess and go off and rely on gossip.”
Juliana Hubbard, a cosmetology student, wants to use the program as means of uncovering news stories about the school, such as transportation issues and a dress code.
“I like stories that are kind of juicy, where something can look okay at first but through digging deeper into it, the truth can eventually come out,” she said.
While the operational details for the Number One NewsCrew are still being finalized, there is great news coming from the school’s administration, who is working with other TCHS
schools to provide the news crew with access to recording technology that’s available in the TCHS system.
A state-of-the-art recording studio at TCHS’ Pickering campus will give the Pennocks Bridge crew access to cameras, microphones, teleprompter, green screens and lights, as well as to its new Digital Media & Sound Communication program which teaches the art and science of media production in the genres of video, audio, web, design, TV production, animation and photography.
In addition, the Number One NewsCrew will also be able to work in a stateof-the-art recording studio at the Educational Service Center in Downingtown, which includes cameras, microphones, teleprompter, green screens and lights, as well as the services of a video media specialist.
“As principal of TCHS Pennock’s Bridge, I can say that one of the many things I take pride in is our ability to help provide educational opportunities for our students to explore their interests,” said TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Principal Dr. Brian Hughes.
“One of the fundamental components of career and technical education in Chester County is that we strive to make it customizable, and I believe this is an example of that. Having this support network allows us all to create opportunities for student achievement through collaboration and shared resources.”
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.
Photo by Richard L. Gaw
Technical College High School STEM teacher and TCHS Number One NewsCrew advisor Jenny Sassaman, left, stands with the school’s new on-air news team of
(left to right) Gina Pontillo, Alaina Darlington, Juliana Huggard, Angie Hernandez and Rachel Genovese.
Photo by Steven Hoffman
Congressman Lloyd Smucker, who represents the 16th Congressional District, visited WayVine Estates in Nottingham on Sept. 21 during a meet-and-greet that was organized by the Oxford Good Government group. Smucker is pictured with Ron Kepler, Eustace Walters, Spence Andress, Shelley Meadowcrosft, Paul Andiole, Mark Plaugher, and Pam Benjamin. The 16th Congressional District is comprised of a large portion of Lancaster County and smaller portions of Chester County and Berks counties.
Kennett High School celebrates Homecoming
Sun Valley 42, Kennett 21
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
Kennett and Sun Valley entered their game on Sept. 22 with identical 2-2 records, so it was hardly a surprise when the two teams traded momentum back and forth as an evenly matched first half unfolded.
Kennett struck first when quarterback Jake Dilcher found wide receiver Mitch Kosara open on a slant pattern for a 16-yard touchdown. It was the third time on the 74-yard drive that Dilcher connected with his favorite target.
Kennett’s defense made stops on the first two series, even though Sun Valley found some success moving the ball with speedy running back Caliph Jones. Kennett held on to the 6-0 lead through the first quarter.
A 44-yard run by running back Julz Kelly helped Sun Valley take the momentum, as the Vanguards marched deep into Kennett territory.
Jones picked up four yards on the next play, and then bolted into the end zone on an 11-yard carry as he bounced off would-be tacklers. The extra point was no good so the score remained 6-6.
Kennett’s offense suffered a blow when Dilcher was injured on a play in the second quarter. Kosara was pressed into emergency quarterback duty, and while he was quite capable of leading the offense, there was no getting around the fact that Kennett’s offense
missed having Dilcher at quarterback and Kosara at wide receiver. Kennett put together a nice drive in the middle of the second quarter, running the ball effectively with Garrett Cox. Kosara completed passes to Sam Forte and Vincent Cresci during the drive, but it stalled in the Red Zone, and Kennett came away without reclaiming the lead.
On Sun Valley’s next drive, which started at the 20, quarterback Anthony Ellis found Kelly for a 34-yard gain. A few plays later, Kelly took a handoff, found running room to the right, and then cut back toward the middle of the field. He eluded tacklers and worked his way down to the 20-yard line of Kennett. Another carry by Kelly, sandwiched between two carries by Jones, moved the ball to the five-yard line. On third down, Kelly took the ball again, but could only pick up two yards. It was fourthand-three from the three with just 10.6 seconds left to play in the half. Ellis dropped back to pass, but Kennett’s defensive front applied enough pressure to force Ellis to get rid of the ball before he wanted. The pass was incomplete, and it was still 6-6 heading to halftime.
Sun Valley’s first drive of the second half was helped along by Kennett penalties—including a penalty on the return that allowed the Vanguards to start the drive near midfield. Sun Valley moved
inside the 10-yard line on three carries by Jones. Ellis then capped the drive with a seven-yard touchdown run, making it 12-6.
Kosara led Kennett on a 61-yard scoring drive that put his team back in the lead. His 28-yard run on a fourth-and-three from midfield was a key play—and a thing of beauty—as he weaved in and out of traffic to move the ball deep into Sun Valley territory. A few plays later, wide receiver Brian Garcia made a sliding catch of a Kosara
pass to reach the end zone. The extra point by kicker Peter Schwartz made it 13-12 with 6:08 left to play. The lead would only stand up for a few minutes as Sun Valley capitalized on a bad snap on a Kennett punt that gave the Vanguards the ball at the 23 of Kennett. It took three plays for Sun Valley to score as Jones made it into the end zone again, this time from six yards out. A two-yard run by Kelly gave Sun Valley two more points, making it 20-13.
After Sun Valley’s defense forced Kennett to go three-and-out on the next possession, the team’s offense went back to work, once again starting on Kennett’s side of the field. Kennett’s defense held firm on the first two plays, but on third down Ellis completed a pass to Kelly in the flat and he followed his blockers, found running room, and raced in for a 44-yard score. Ellis fired a pass to tight end James Gines to complete the twopoint conversion, making
it 28-13. Later in the fourth quarter, Lance Stone picked off a pass for Sun Valley, once again allowing the offense to start on Kennett’s side of the field. Eight plays later, Jones capped another drive with a touchdown. He finished the game with 156 rushing yards and four scores, including a 51-yarder that came with 2:25 left to play in the game. That touchdown made it 42-13.
Gonzalez and Esparza named Homecoming king and queen
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
The centerpiece of Kennett High School’s Homecoming festivities on Sept. 22 was the gridiron clash between Kennett and Sun Valley, but the evening started off with an entertaining parade two hours before the game.
The Kennett High School Marching Band led the parade as it moved from the school campus, up Broad Street, to Mulberry Street, and then back down Union Street before returning to the school campus. The parade also featured the cheerleading squad, floats representing each class in the high school, and hundreds of youngsters from the district’s other schools, including the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center, New Garden Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School, Bancroft
Elementary School, and Kennett Middle School.
The Homecoming Court members were paired off and rode in cars along the parade route.
This year’s Homecoming Court included Jenni Esparza, Sydney Holder, Delaney Joyce, Michelle Navarette, Allie Taylor, Jack Gallagher, Juan Gonzalez, Cedric Jones, Maxwell Judd, and Linus Silbernagel.
While the cheerleaders kept the crowd pumped up throughout the game, the Kennett Marching Band took center stage at halftime with a performance of their 2017 field show, “Go West.” When the 90-member band concluded its fine performance, public address announcer Leon Spencer lauded the “pride, pageantry, and precision” of the marching band.
Photo by Steven Hoffman Kennett quarterback Jake Dilcher suffered an arm injury early in the game against Sun Valley.
Photo by Steven Hoffman
The football team lines up to take the field against Sun Valley.
Photo by Steven Hoffman
The Kennett football team goes through its pre-game activities.
Photo by Steven Hoffman
All the district’s schools were represented in the Homecoming Parade.
Photo by Steven Hoffman
Juan Gonzalez was named the Homecoming King, while Jenni Esparza was named the Homecoming Queen.
Photo by Steven Hoffman
The Kennett High School Marching Band led the Homecoming Parade and performed their “Go West” field show at halftime.
Oxford Cross Country team on a course for success
By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer
The Oxford Cross Country team’s season is off to a fast start—a very fast start.
At the Lebanon Valley College Dutchman Invitational earlier this month, the boys’ team placed three runners in the top ten on the way to a firstplace finish out of 19 teams, while the girls’ team finished in fifth place out of 18 teams. A group of young runners are pacing Oxford to the success.
“As a team, we’ve done really well,” said Gavin Fitzgerald, a freshman member of the team who has stepped in and performed well. Fitzgerald explained that several of Oxford’s runners set new personal records during races early in the season. At the Lebanon Valley College Invitational, Fitzgerald ran a 16:49, and was one of the topten finishers.
Evan Campbell, a junior, posted a personal record of 16:44, good for a third-place finish at the Lebanon Valley College event. Campbell attributes the team’s success to good, old-fashioned hard work.
Duffy Sample, the cross country team’s coach for more than a decade, agreed. “They put a lot of time in during the summer,” he said. “They work really hard.”
Bruce Trimmer, a sophomore, is another key contributor to the team this season. He posted a time of 16:46, good for fifth place at the Lebanon Valley College Invitational. That time represents an improvement of over one minute on his personal record. Trimmer said that the runners on the team push each
The squad, paced by young runners, is off to a strong
start this season
other to improve. The influx of young talent on the squad has resulted in higher expectations than in previous years.
“It’s a lot more serious,” Trimmer said. “We’re looking at states this year.”
On the girls’ side, senior Sarah Wilkinson is the unquestioned leader, providing a very important intangible to what is also a very young squad.
“When Sarah speaks, they listen,” Sample said. “She’s run here for four years. She’s a good runner and a great kid.”
Christina Jiminez, Liz Estes, and TaJ Lanier rank among the squad’s fastest runners this season. All are young and talented, with plenty of time
to improve on their personal records as their careers at Oxford continue.
Jiminez has made great strides this season, Sample said.
“She put a lot of time in over the summer,” the coach explained. “She’s taken a minute off her time.”
Of Estes, a sophomore, Sample said that “she’s probably a number-two or a numberthree runner already—she will get better and better.”
Lanier is a fourth runner on the Oxford squad, even though she’s only a freshman. Sample said that Lanier has the potential to develop into a top runner.
“She really doesn’t know how good she can be,” he said.
Public invited to cheer on Vietnam War heroes
Honor Flight Philadelphia is asking the general public to be a part of a ‘Welcome Home’ celebration for Vietnam veterans on Oct. 15 in Springfield, Pa.
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
On Oct. 15 at about 6 p.m. in the parking lot of The Lamb Tavern in Springfield, more than 150 veterans of the Vietnam War will return from a trip to Washington, D.C. as guests of Honor Flight Philadelphia, and receive a red-carpet entrance to a celebration that will be held in their honor. Before they enter the restaurant, another celebration will take place -- one Vietnam vets have waited far too long for -- and the general public is invited.
The Honor Flight Philadelphia Tour of Heroes is inviting members of civic organizations, scouts, cheerleaders and fellow veterans to gather at the restaurant and applaud the veterans as they enter the restaurant.
The Honor Flight Philadelphia Tour of Heroes will launch its mission with veterans on a “Report For Duty” that will depart from The Lamb Tavern, flanked by a state police escort from Pennsylvania
over
to Washington, D.C., and will visit Arlington National Cemetery and other major war memorials. Now in its 16th year, Honor Flight Philadelphia is a nonprofit organization created to honor the military service and sacrifices of America’s veterans by transporting them without cost, to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at war memorials erected in their honor. Trips like these are made possible through the financial support of such corporate sponsors as Axalta and PECO, and the able assistance of several thousands of Philadelphia area volunteers. As one of 138 Honor Flight hubs in the U.S., Honor Flight Philadelphia has taken over 2,300 veterans to Washington, D.C. since 2011, with top priority given to World War II survivors and terminally ill veterans of other wars.
On each bus trip, every veteran is assigned a personal “Guardian” who serves as the veteran’s personal escort for the day-long trip to Washington, D.C., and the cavalcade will also receive a full police escort to and from the nation’s capitol.
“Bring your American flags, bring your ‘Welcome Home’ signs and bring your love for our heroes who truly deserve it,” said Andrew Schiavello, President of Honor Flight Philadelphia. “When you see the deep emotion of the faces of the veterans as they accept the thanks from a grateful nation -- one they may never have been provided before -- it will feel more like they have given you a gift than you have given them.”
The Lamb Tavern is located at Sproul Rd. (Rt. 320), Springfield, Pa. For additonal information about the Oct. 15 event, contact Andrew Schiavello, President of Honor Flight Philadelphia, at 610-6621812, or Email: Andrew@ HonorFlightPhiladelphia.
org To learn more about Honor Flight Philadelphia, visit www. HonorFlightPhiladelphia. org.
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.
In more recent years, Oxford has had more girls qualify individually for states, but Sample said that some of the young runners on the boys’ side have a good shot at states.
“I haven’t had a boy go to states in 15 years,” Sample said.
Fitzgerald said that he and his teammates are aiming for qualifying in states as a team, which would be quite an accomplishment for such a young squad, especially since the league and the district are both stacked with so many top teams.
With 16 boys and 10 girls, the Oxford Cross Country team is still one of the smallest squads in the league. But it’s a
young, hard-working, dedicated group. Because so many of the key contributors are freshmen, sophomores, or juniors, Sample is very optimistic about the team’s outlook in the near future.
“We’re going to be solid for a few years,” he said. Sample said that assistant coach Mike Walling, who spends a lot of time working with the runners, deserves a lot of credit for the team members’ development. So, too, does Baldemar Lemus, a former Oxford cross country runner, who volunteers with the team.
As impressed as Sample is with their work as part of the cross country team, the coach
is equally impressed that the team members also volunteered their time for community activities like helping to build the inclusive playground at Oxford Memorial Park and working with youngsters at the Lighthouse Youth Center.
“The biggest thing about these kids,” said Sample, “is that they are all good kids. They do a lot of community service, which is important to me. They’re going to be community leaders, whether it’s here in Oxford or wherever they end up living. That’s what we’re striving for.”
To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@ chestercounty.com.
Five standout athletes to be inducted into OAHS Sports Wall of Fame
On Oct. 16, five athletes will be inducted into the Oxford Area High School (OAHS) Sports Wall of Fame.
Being honored at the 17th annual induction ceremony are Ray Stata (Class of 1953), Judy Shoop (Class of 1976), Sean Jones (Class of 1990), Craig Mahan (Class of 1999), and Meredith Dolinger Hostetter (Class of 2005).
The evening will begin at the high school cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments and a chance to greet the award winners. At 7:30 p.m., the activities will move to the high school auditorium for the induction ceremony, which includes comments from each of the inductees.
The public is invited to attend this event. There is no charge for admission. Upcoming editions of the Chester County Press will include short sports biographies of each of the inductees.
Sun East Employees Rally In Support Of Hurricane Harvey Victims
Sun East Federal Credit Union recently held a large donation and fund-raising event for staff to help the flood victims of Hurricane Harvey. As news of the utter devastation in Houston, TX and surrounding areas became known, Sun East employees became motivated and moved to take action.
“The employees and volunteers at Sun East always exemplify the Credit Union philosophy of People Helping People, and sending much-needed supplies to the families affected by this enormous storm was no exception. Even though we’re a long way from Texas, everyone at Sun East wanted these families to know that they are not alone and we’ll offer whatever support we can to help them get back on their feet,” according to Michael Kaczenski, President and CEO of Sun East Federal Credit Union.
Photo by Steven Hoffman
The 2017 Oxford cross country squad includes Liz Estes, Leksie Fetrow, Mackenzie Harrison, Christina Jiminez, Riley Kelly, Savannah Kimes, Taj Lanier, Bailey Mallon, Amanda O’Mara, Sarah Wilkinson, Evan Campbell, Luke Campbell, Nowell Clay, Daniel Cox, Gavin Fitzgerald, Jacob Hewes, Rafael Jimenez, Aden Maeo, Nick Marker, Ben Neely, Logan Shafer, Nick Shum, Saul Torres, Bruce Trimmer, Luis Vivero, and Sean Walsh.
Photos courtesy of Andrew Schiavello
Since 2011, Honor Flight Philadelphia has taken
2,300 veterans to Washington, D.C.
AGNES J. DAVIA
Agnes J. DaVia, 90, of Kennett Square, passed away on Sept. 19 at Manor Care Pike Creek in Wilmington, Del.
Born in Wilmington, she was the daughter of the late Eusebius J. and the late Emilia Rosso DaVia. She was a retiree of Delmarva Power, and enjoyed wildlife, reading and everyday living. Agnes was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square, a Longwood volunteer at the Pierce-DuPont House for many years, and was a past president of the Kennett Auxiliary of the former Southern Chester County Hospital. She also enjoyed learning the Italian language. She is survived by her sister, Emily DePippo; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Angelo DaVia; and a sister, Valentina DaVia Caputo.
A funeral was held Sept. 23. Burial was in St. Patrick Cemetery in Kennett Square. Contributions may be made to St. Patrick Church, 205 Lafayette Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www. griecocares.com.
ROBERT N. CLEAVER
Robert (Bob) Newton Cleaver of Chestertown, Md., passed away peacefully on Sept. 11 with his family by his side. He was 83 years old.
Bob was born in 1933 in West Grove, and is the son of the late Arthur Davis Cleaver and Ruth Newton Cleaver of Chrome, Pa.
Bob’s first eight years of school were spent at the Chestnut Grove one-room school house in Oxford. He later graduated from the Oxford High School in 1951. Following this, he attended the Goldie Beacom Business College in Wilmington, Del., and received an associates degree in business. He enlisted in the Army in 1953 and served until 1955.
After his military service, he attended Washington College and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in 1958. It was there that he met and married fellow student, Elizabeth Ann Hurst, his wife of 57 years. They had two daughters, Catherine and Nancy. They enjoyed extensive travel, gardening, entertaining and visiting their grandchildren.
After graduation from college, Bob began his 32-year career with Aetna Life and Casualty. Bob retired from Aetna in 1990. Following retirement, Bob and Ann moved back to Chestertown and built a home.
Bob is survived by his daughter, Catherine Scott and her husband Robert Scott of Kingwood, Texas, and his daughter, Nancy Beam and her husband Troy Beam of Wallkill, N.Y. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Jessica, Evan and Rachel Scott; as well as several cousins. He is predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Hurst Cleaver; and his sister, Helen Cleaver Reburn.
A memorial service was held Sept. 23. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Cleaver Hurst Fund at Washington College. This is an endowed fund that assists with the financial needs of students from the Eastern Shore particularly from Kent, Cecil, and Queen Anne’s counties. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fhnfuneralhome.com.
ELIZABETH A. CARDWELL
Elizabeth Ann Cardwell, 58, of Lincoln University, passed away on Sept. 17 at home. She was the wife of the late John “Jake” Elliott Cardwell, Jr., with whom she shared 16 years of marriage. Elizabeth was born in Chester. She loved animals. She is survived by one son, Kevin M. Smith of Lincoln University; one stepson, John Elliott Cardwell III of Trainor; and three grandchildren, John Cardwell IV, Julie Cardwell and Hannah Cardwell.
A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. on Sept. 30 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. (86 Pine St., Oxford). Interment will be in Edgewood Memorial Park in Glen Mills. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Go Fund Me, Cody Smith. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
JOHN T. WOODS
John Thomas Woods, 75, of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 16 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. Born in Manhattan, NY he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Kalamar Woods. He was employed and retired from JP Morgan in Manhattan, N.Y. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards, coins, records, antiques and watches.
He is survived by five sons, James R. Woods of Perkasie, Daniel B. Woods of Oxford, Kevin T. Woods of Oxford, Brandon R. Woods of Nottingham, and Patrick E. Woods of Nottingham; and one brother, Walter Woods of Monroe, N.Y.
A funeral was held Sept. 25. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
LORRAINE A. STEELE
Lorraine A. “Lorrie” Steele, 63, of West Grove, passed away on Sept. 14 in the memory care unit at Sunrise of Westtown after a seven-year battle with dementia. She was the beloved wife of R. Scott Steele. Born in Philadelphia and raised in West Chester, Lorrie was the daughter of the late Charles “Chip” and Marjorie Frey Gibson. She was a 1972 graduate of Henderson High School, followed by an art degree from Mount Saint Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a master’s degree in special education. Before her retirement, Lorrie was employed with the Chester County Intermediate Unit in Downingtown for 27 years, ending her career as the Supervisor of Special Education Services. Lorrie loved music, and as a faithful member of the West Grove United Methodist Church, found much joy singing in the Chancel Choir. In addition to singing, she enjoyed painting, playing the violin, 70s rock music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends in Ocean City, N.J. But what brought the most joy to Lorrie’s life was time spent with her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Lorrie is survived by her daughters, Lindsay Hetherington and her husband Scott of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Megan DuBois and her husband Greg of West Chester; a son, Adam Brannan and his wife Gabrielle of Perkasie, Pa.; a stepdaughter, Mandy Steele Baran and her husband Chris of Wilmington, Del.; two grandchildren, Rachel and Josh Hetherington; and a sister, Donna Logsdon of Horse Cave, Ky.
A funeral was held Sept. 20. Contributions in Lorrie’s memory may be made to the West Grove United Methodist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, West Grove, PA. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www. griecocares.com.
CLIFFORD B. STEARNS
Clifford Bernard Stearns, 66, of Conowingo, Md., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sept. 14.
Born in 1950 in Concord, N.H., he was the son of Helen Hood Stearns and the late Bernard Clifford Stearns. Cliff was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire. He married his wife, Hoppy, in 1979 and that same year they purchased their family farm, Whizard’s Lair Farm. Cliff worked many jobs in his lifetime, including: training Standardbred Racehorses, driving the Budweiser Clydesdales, moving houses, dredging, and installing Geotextile tubes. He also had a pilot’s license. Cliff enjoyed foxhunting, but his favorite time of the year was always deer season. A boisterous man with a keen sense of fashion and a larger than life personality, Cliff will always be remembered for his love of joking and laughing with his family and friends. Cliff is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Elise duPont Stearns; daughter, Winter N. Paxson and her husband Greg; sons Simon Stearns and Hunter Stearns; five grandchildren, with one on the way; uncle Gilbert H. Norris; loving mother Helen Stearns; and loving sister Caroline Stearns. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Cliff’s honor can be made payable to “River Hills Foxhounds” and sent care of the funeral home, PO Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911. To send online condolences, visit www.rtfoard.com.
STEVEN A. PORTER
Steven A. Porter, 38, of West Grove, passed away on Sept. 16 at home. Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of Michael L. Porter Sr. of West Grove and Katherine Carpenter Porter of Newark, Del. Steven was a chef and was employed in North Carolina and New York. He enjoyed writing, science fiction and traveling. He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Michael L. Porter, Jr. of Lancaster, and Timothy Brian Porter (Amanda) of Bel Air, Mich.; fiancee Lende Whitmire and her daughter, Kaylie Whitmire, of West Grove; aunts and uncles, Diane Francisco of Newark, Del., Ken Carpenter of Wilmington, Del., and Bill Carpenter (Debbie) of Norfolk, Va., John Porter VI (Christine) of Landenberg, Kimberly Eldreth (James) of Elk Mills, Md., Karen Mannheim (Darryl) of Landenberg, and James Porter (Jacquelyn) of Oxford; nieces Amber Porter, Raelynn Jade Porter; and nephews Matthew and Taylan Porter.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (10 Johnson Rd., Newark, Del.). In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the family at the service to offset the memorial expenses, or Wells Fargo Bank, where an account has been set up in Steven’s name. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
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Ethel Weaver, 86, resident of Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community and formerly of West Grove, passed peacefully from this life on Sept. 16 while in hospice care at her residence in the retirement community. She was the wife of, and proceeded in death by, Edgar H. Weaver. Ethel was the daughter of the late Fay DuVall Miles and Jesse Clarence Miles. In her spiritual life, Ethel loved Bible study and hymn singing. Due to relocations, including North Carolina and Tennessee, Ethel was active in several different churches and had previously taught children’s Sunday school classes. Most recently she enjoyed attending New London Baptist Church in Kelton prior to her move to Quarryville. In her personal life, Ethel loved gardening, sewing, quilting, and just spending time with her family. Born in Troutdale, Va., Ethel relocated to Landenberg and graduated from Avon Grove High School, class of 1949. Ethel was a career homemaker, although she had also worked for the Hewlett Packard Company in Avondale.
She is survived by one son, Kenneth Weaver of Parkesburg; two daughters, Peggy Thomas of Quarryville, and Linda Ashley of Mountain Home, Ark.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Edna Paisley of Genesse, Pa., Reba McLimans of Oxford, and Blanch Newhouser of Onley,Va. She was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, and two grandsons. A funeral was held Sept. 22. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ethel’s memory may be made to The Kinsman Fund at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, or to Hospice and Community Care at 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
Sept. 29
Avon Grove Seniors trip
On Sept. 29, the Avon Grove Seniors are holding a bus trip to a cruise aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia with bingo, music and a buffet lunch. The bus leaves from the West Grove United Methodist Church at 9 a.m. The cost is $78. Call 610-255-4477.
Sept. 30
Kennett Brewfest
The Kennett Brewfest will be held Sept. 30 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., in booths set up in downtown Kennett Square. More than 100 regional and national breweries will be serving samples, and food from area restaurants will be featured. For tickets and information, visit www. kennettbrewfest.com.
Sept. 30
Apple Festival
The Oxford Presbyterian Church’s annual Apple Festival in Oxford Memorial Park takes place on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be dozens of vendors, games for children, and entertainment. For more information, visit www.opcapplefestival.org.
Sept. 30
Human trafficking workshop
A workshop on human trafficking for parents, teachers and caregivers, sponsored by Willistown Friends Meeting, will be held Sept. 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Willistown Friends Meeting (7069 Goshen Rd., Newtown Square). Admission is free. The interactive workshop and presentation features Ann Marie Jones, a survivor; a speaker from a local law enforcement agency; and Carol Hart Metzker, an educator and author. Registration is suggested (email Willistownfriendsmeeting @gmail.com). Walk-ins are
welcome as space permits.
Oct. 1
Pet rescue benefit
Borderland Vineyard (332 Indiantown Rd., Landenberg) hosts Paw Printz, an afternoon benefit for the CompAnimals pet rescue, on Oct. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be wines served by the glass, local artwork, a silent auction, live music and dogs that are eligible for adoption. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door (children under 12 free). Visit www. companimals.org for more information.
Oct. 4
Wellness workshop for seniors
The Oxford Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) will host a Self Care Wellness Workshop on Oct. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a guided self-massage experience with massage therapist Sue Frampton, and gentle stretching with Barb McAdams, as well as tips on how to implement a daily wellness routine. Call 610-932-5244 to make reservations.
Oct. 7
Pink Hobby Horse Prance Oxford Feed & Lumber (112 Railroad Ave., Oxford) hosts a Pink Hobby Horse Prance on Oct. 7 beginnign at 9 a.m. The family day centers on making stick ponies and then riding them in a horse show. Food and raffle baskets available. Proceeds benefit local breast cancer coalitions. Call 610-932-8521 for more information or to register.
Oct. 7
Red Devil Run
The 7th annual AG Red Devil Run will be held Oct. 7, with hundreds of runners in this family event. The registration fee is $15 until Sept. 16 ($20
from Sept. 17 through race day). T-shirts guaranteed for first 150 registrants. Post-race bib raffles, awards and refreshments will be part of the event. Race day registration is from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m., and the race st5arts at 8:30 a.m. There will be awards for first place overall male and female finishers, and top three male and female runners in each age category in 10-year increments starting at 10 and under. The course is around the Avon Grove High School campus. For more information, email reddevil5kdirector@gmail. com.
Oct. 7
Chester County Day
On Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Chester County Day tour of homes and historic buildings will be held in West Chester and northwest Chester County. Tickets are $50 and benefit The Women’s Auxiliary of the Chester County Hospital to expand the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. For information, visit www. ChesterCountyDay.com.
Oct. 8
Record Collectors show
The Keystone Record Collectors Music Expo will be held at the Continental Inn (2285 Lincoln Highway east, next to Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster) on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dealers will be selling and buying records and music memorabilia of all eras. Free admission. For more information, call 610-932-7852 or visit www. recordcollectors.org.
To submit items to the Calendar of Events, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty. com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.
Sept. 27
Joseph’s People
The next monthly Joseph’s People meeting for the unemployed and underemployed will be on Sept. 27 at 6:45 p.m. in the parish life center (lower level) of ABVM’s Church (300 State Rd., West Grove). The meeting begins promptly at 7 p.m.. There will be a presentation on the 22-year history of Joseph’s People. A few members who have gained full-time employment over the summer will share their success stories. There will be a guest speaker from Wings for Success, which provides work-appropriate clothes to women seeking employment, as well as job counseling services. Visit www.wingsforsuccess.org.
Sept. 30
Food tasting benefit
Shiloh Presbyterian Church in Oxford sponsors a food tasting event on Sept. 30 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Oxford Area High School cafeteria (705 Waterway Rd., Oxford), with crafts, vendors, door prizes and live music. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit community outreach programs. Call the church at 610-932-9256 for ticket information.
Oct. 1
Blessing of the Animals West Grove United Methodist Church hosts a “Blessing of the Animals” event on Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. at Harmomy Park (Harmony and N. Guernsey roads, West Grove). Community members are invited to bring their pets, large and small, for
a time of prayer and blessing just for them. Dogs must be on leashes; smaller animals need to be in crates or cages. Horses, sheep, and goats are welcome as well, under the attention of their owners. For more information, call 610-869-9334 or visit www. westgroveumc.org.
Oct. 6 and 7
Rummage sale
West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) hosts its annual fall rummage sale Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be gently used clothing and household items, toys and more. On Saturday, you may fill a brown paper grocery sack for $2. Proceeds fund various needs in the church and the wider community. Donations are accepted at the church from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2 through 5. Call 610-869-9334 or visit www. westgroveumc.org.
Oct. 7
‘Peacemaking in a Chaotic World’ First Baptist Church of Kennett Square (415 W. State St., Kennett Square) hosts a one-day conference, “Peacemaking in a Chaotic World,” on Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Workshops on financial peace, finding peace in the digital age, finding peace in diversity, peace within a family, and more are part of the program. Community experts will lead each workshop. Tickets are $15 ($25 for two), lunch included. Limited scholarships are available. For information or to
register, visit www.ksqfbc. com/peacemaking.
Oct. 13-14
Children’s clothing sale
West Grove United Methodist Church hosts its Children’s Clothing and Equipment Consignment
Sale Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a large selection of fall and winter children’s clothes, shoes, coats, toys, books, baby items and equipment. On Saturday, many items will be half-price. This sale benefits the early childhood and scholarship programs at the Children’s Morning Out and Preschool Program of the church. For more information, call the church office at 610-869-9334.
Oct. 14
Craft fair West Grove Presbyterian Church (139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove) will hold its fall craft fair on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will be set up in the Christian Education Building next to the church. There will be food for sale throughout the day. Proceeds benefit church projects. Crafter and vendor applications are available at www.westgrovepres.org.
Oct. 27 ‘The Case for Christ’ screening West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) hosts a big-screen showing of the film “The Case for Christ” on Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, and open to everyone. The film is about Lee Strobel’s search for the truth about Jesus.
1st Annual “Blessing of Pets”
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ESTATE NOTICE
on the
of the above named Priscilla Jane Reece having been
to the undersigned, all persons having
or demands against the
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: Mack A. Reece, Administrator, c/o Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire, 208 E. Locust Street or P.O. Box 381 Oxford, PA 19363, Phone:
ESTATE OF Robert James Poole, late of West Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Deceased. Letters of Administration on the estate of the above named Robert James Poole, 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:Robert J. Poole, Jr., Administrator, c/o Attorney: c/o Matthew J. Canan, Esquire, The Law Offices of Matthew J. Canan, 137 E. Locust Street, P.O. Box 510, Oxford, PA 19363 9p-27-3t
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corporation to be organized under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Buisness Corporation Law of 1988, approved December 21, 1988, P.L. 1444, NO. 177 as amended. The name of this corporation is: Daniel K. Weprky Foundation, Inc. . The Articles of Incorporation- Nonprofit were filed on September 7, 2017. Holzinger, Harak and Scomillio, 1216 Linen Street, P.O. Box1409, Bethlehem, PA 18016 9p-27-1t
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SALE NO. 17-10-606 Writ of Execution No. 2015-06414 DEBT $134,452.60
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PLAINTIFF: Bruce Hill VS DEFENDANT: DAVID HILL
SALE ADDRESS: 709 Beversrede Trail, Kennett Square, PA 19438
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: SAMANTHA J. KOOPMAN, ESQ., 215-665-3000
IT being the intention of the Grantor herein to grant an easement across a stip approximately 4 feet wide along the southerly side of Lot 7 as shown on the said Plan, abutting and adjoining the premises, Lot 6, conveyed herein.
BEING Chester County UPI 3-1-7.
BEING the same premises which Grant W. Carlson and Nancy J. Carlson, by Deed dated December 12, 2003 and recorded December 19, 2003 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 6015, Page 2256, granted and conveyed unto Jason J. Nichols and Alicia Nichols, husband and wife and David O. Barlow and Edna M. Barlow, husband and wife by deed each with an undivided 1/2 interest as tenants by the entirety, as joint tanants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common.
BEING known as: 563 Hazel Avenue, Kennet Square, PA 19348
PARCEL No.: 3-1-7
IMPROVEMENTS: residential property.
PLAINTIFF: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, D/B/A Christiana Trust, not individually but as Trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust VS DEFENDANT: JASON J. NICHOLS and ALICIA NICHOLS
SALE ADDRESS: 563 Hazel Avenue, Kennett Square, PA 19348 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS, KIRN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 215942-2090
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real
fifty feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.
BLR# 56-09-0048.010
TITLE to said premises vested in Michael J. Ruggirello and Ruth S. Ruggirello, husband and wife by Deed from Marco E. Dorazio, III and Deborah A. Dorazio, husband and wife, dated 9/4/1991 and recorded 9/9/1991 in Book 2578 Page 37.
PLAINTIFF: Ajax E Master Trust I, a Delaware Trust, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Trustee VS DEFENDANT: RUTH S. RUGGIRELLO
SALE ADDRESS: 315 Duck Farm Road, Oxford, PA 19363
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, P.C., 610328-2887
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 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, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 20th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.
SALE NO. 17-10-603 Writ of Execution No. 2010-06252 DEBT $246,977.78
ALL THAT CERTAIN parcel of land situate in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Subdivision Plan prepared for Clarence H. and Lillie C. Nixon by John D. Stapleton, III, Registered Surveyor, dated October 24, 1991 and last revised June 8, 1992, which plan is duly recorded in the Office for the Recording of Deeds in and for Chester County, Pennsylvania under Plan Number 11742, as follows, to wit: TAX I.D. #: 36-05-0032-010
PLAINTIFF: PROF-2014-S2 Legal Title Trust II, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee VS DEFENDANT: TERENCE H. NIXON
SALE ADDRESS: 4201 Church Road, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania 19365
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 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, Office of the Sheriff, 201
ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and lot land situate on the east side of Broad Street, more particularly known as 323 South Broad Street, in Kennett Square Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, to wit:
BEGINNING at a post in the middle of Broad Street, a corner of land now or late of Sallie Johns; thence along the middle of said Street, south 5.5 degrees east 45 feet to a pin, a corner or land now or late of Don C.
of the same, south 86.5 degrees west 183 feet to the place of beginning.
BEING Tax Parcel #3-05-023.1
PLAINTIFF: Coatesville Savings Bank VS DEFENDANT: JOSEPH W. KANE III and AMANDA W. EGAN
SALE ADDRESS: 323 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania 19348
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ANTHONY R. DISTASIO, ESQ., 610-374-7320
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 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, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 20th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.
SALE NO. 17-10-610 Writ of Execution No. 2017-03200 DEBT $326,070.98
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Township of East Marlborough, in the County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described in accordance with a Final Subdivision Plan of “Beversrede”, Section 1, made by George E. Regester, Jr. and Sons, Inc., Registered Land Surveyors (Kennett Square, Pennsylvania) dated March 13, 1975 and last revised June 3, 1975, and recorded as Chester County Plan Book 66 page 22 as follows, to wit:
BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Beversrede Trail (50 feet wide), at the southeast corner of this lot and the northeast corner of Lot 4, as shown on the above mentioned recorded plan; thence along Lot 4, south 85 degrees 15 minutes 51 seconds west, 300 feet to a point in line of Longwood Gardens, Inc; thence along said land, north 04 degrees 44 minutes 09 seconds west, 238.96 feet to a point, a corner of Lot 6; thence along Lot 6, south 78 degrees 51 minutes 24 seconds east, 327.57 feet to a point on the westerly side of Beversrede Trail, aforesaid; thence along the same, the 2 following courses and distances: (1) along the arc of a circle curving to the left, having a radius of 395 feet, the arc distance of 109.47 feet to a point of tangent; (2) south 04 degrees 44 minutes 09 seconds east, 41.25 feet to the fire mentioned point and place of beginning.
TAX Parcel # 61-6-43-31 BEING
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM.
CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 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, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 20th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.
SALE NO. 17-10-616
Writ of Execution No. 2014-11992
DEBT $227,078.60
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in the Township of Londonderry, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, described according to a Final Plan for Honeycroft Village, made by Lake, Roeder, Hillard and Associates, dated February 14, 2003, and recorded February 5, 2005, as Plan No. 17332, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly side of Sweetwater Path, a corner of Lot No. 103 on said Plan; thence extending along Sweetwater Path, the three (3) following courses and distances: (1) on the arc of a circle curving to the right, having a radius of 25.00 feet, the arc distance of 22.94 feet to a point of tangent; thence, (2) south 42 degrees 46’ 26” east, 10.00 feet to a point; and thence (3) north 47 degrees 13’ 34” east 14.19 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 105; thence extending along Lot No. 105, south 42 degrees 46’ 26” east, crossing an easement, 124.50 feet to a point in line of other lands; thence, extending along same, south 47 degrees 13’ 34” west 24.00 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 103 aforesaid; thence extending along Lot No. 103, north 42 degrees 46’ 26” west, recrossing said easement, 154.36 feet to the point and place of beginning. BEING Lot No. 104 on said Plan.
TITLE to said premises vested in Charles A. Fischer, Jr. and Nancy A. Fischer by Deed from Honeycroft Village, LP dated May, 21 2008 and recorded May 29, 2008 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 7444, Page 329 as Instrument Number 10848398.
PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: NANCY A. FISCHER and CHARLES A. FISCHER
SALE ADDRESS: 323 Sweetwater Path, Cochranville, PA 19330
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B.
PLAINTIFF:
SALE ADDRESS: 26 West Hammond Drive, Parkesburg, PA 19365
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KELLY L. EBERLE, ESQ., 215-257-6811
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 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, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 20th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.
SALE NO. 17-10-624 Writ of Execution No. 2012-04255 DEBT $83,710.52
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate on the south side of Elm or 3rd Avenue in the Borough of Parkesburg, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
TAX I.D. #: 08-05-0293
PLAINTIFF: Ditech Financial, LLC VS DEFENDANT: JENNIFER HATTON
SALE ADDRESS: 414 West 3rd Street, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania 19365
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to
granted and conveyed unto Bruce Hill, in fee.
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A nice 33-yard return by Chris Brooks set up Kennett for one final drive. Kosara connected with junior wide receiver Justin Shacknai on a 44-yard touchdown. Kosara then successfully completed the two-point conversion, making it 42-21. That’s how the game ended.
With the win, Sun Valley moved to 3-2, while Kennett dropped to 2-3 on the season.
“This one hurts,” said first-year head coach Josh Kaufman, who was not pleased with how his team played, especially on defense and especially in the second half. “This is a game of blocking and tackling, and we didn’t do that well tonight.”
Kaufman said that he was going to challenge the team to work hard in response to
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the loss, explaining that a Saturday workout would be scheduled instead of giving the players that day off after a game.
“I want to test their fortitude,” Kaufman said. “I want to see who can get back on board.”
Kaufman said that he told the Kennett players that this loss was similar to one that Temple University suffered to Penn State, 31-6, in 2009. Kaufman was a graduate assistant for Temple University at the time. Temple head coach Al Golden was able to get his team to refocus and the Owls won the next nine games.
One of the challenges that Kennett will face moving forward will be overcoming some of the injuries.
Kennett played Sun Valley without the services of Josh Ploener, a valuable two-way
player who contributes as a linebacker and a tight end. Schwartz is a soccer player who stepped in to kick for the football team after kicker James Tuley suffered an MCL injury. The extent of Dilcher’s injury was not known after the game.
It helps to have players like Kosara on the team. Kaufman praised the work of Kosara, who had to step in and play quarterback.
“I thought Mitch did a really good job coming in and running the offense,” Kaufman said. “He handled himself as well as could be expected. He did a nice job of handling the offense.”
Kennett will travel to Great Valley for the next game on Thursday, Sept. 28. Sun Valley will play Oxford on Friday.
To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.
Spencer announced the results of the float competition, which saw the sophomore class pulling the upset by taking first place. The senior class float finished in second place, while the junior class float took third and the freshman class finished in fourth place. The large home crowd applauded the Homecoming Court as members were introduced. Once all the introductions were made, Juan Gonzalez was crowned Homecoming King and Jenni Esparza was crowned the Homecoming Queen for 2017.
To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty. com.
Photo by Steven Hoffman
For more than half the game, Sun Valley and Kennett were evenly matched until the visiting Vanguards benefitted from several big plays.
Photo by Steven Hoffman
There were floats representing each of the classes in the high school.
Photos by Steven Hoffman
The members of the Kennett High School Homecoming Court—Jenni Esparza, Sydney Holder, Delaney Joyce, Michelle Navarette, Allie Taylor, Jack Gallagher, Juan Gonzalez, Cedric Jones, Maxwell Judd, and Linus Silbernagel—were featured in the Homecoming Parade before the Homecoming King and Homecoming Queen were crowned at halftime of the football game.
Photo by Steven Hoffman Parade participants enjoyed showing their pride in Kennett schools.
