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On Oct. 2, the East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors heard from representatives of a concert company who would like to bring country music superstars to the Willowdale Steeplechase grounds in August. The supervisors, however, have some reservations about the proposed three-day event. The Country Spirit USA Music Festival, as envisioned by Alan Jacoby Avon Grove grad ranked and Impact Entertainment, top cadet...9A would book stars on the caliber of Tim McGraw

and Faith Hill, Toby Keith and Brad Paisley, with two stages of entertainment set up in the natural ampitheater of the Willowdale Steeplechase grounds from Aug. 24 to 26, 1018. The company, which has run a similar country music festival in California for years, has the endorsement of the Chester County Visitors Bureau. Susan Hamley, executive director of the bureau, told the supervisors that the event would showcase the county’s open space and attractions to a new audience of thousands of people “and would put us on the map even more” Continued on Page 3A

Jennersville Hospital gets new owners

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From left: Alex Fernandez, chairman of the department of emergency medicine and chief of staff; Tracy Carmellini, chairman of radiology; Michael Barkasy, chairman of family practice; and Mark McNash of Tower Health.

By John Chambless Staff Writer Big changes took place at Jennersville Regional Hospital this week as the former Reading Health System completed its takeover of the 63-bed facility. Operations will continue as always at the newly rebranded hospital,

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now known as Jennersville Hospital. The purchase was announced last summer, part of a five-hospital deal including Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville, Pottstown Memorial Medical Center in Pottstown, Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, and Jennersville Hospital. The five hospitals had previously been owned

On Jan. 3, Rep. Eric Roe took the oath of office for his first term in the Pennsylvania House during a ceremony at the Capitol in Harrisburg, beside his wife Alice, his parents and other supporters and local officials.

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The 20th annual Kennett Brewfest took place at the Genesis parking lot in Kennett Square on Sept. 30.

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and operated by a Tennessee-based company, Community Health Systems. The system, the nation’s second-largest investor-owned hospital company with 146 hospitals, had posted a net loss of $1.7 billion in 2016. As part of the new expansion, Reading Health has changed its name to Tower Health. At noon on Oct. 2, there

For the freshman representative, the last nine months have served as a whirlwind of legislation, wrangling, negotiation and compromise, and a seemingly constant juggle between the goings-on in Harrisburg and the needs of his constituents back home. On Sept. 28, Roe Continued on Page 2A

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By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Beneath intermittent clouds and sun, a massive gathering estimated at 3,500 tilted both elbows and souvenir beer glasses this past Saturday, ushering in the 20th annual Kennett Brewfest, held at the Genesis parking

lot between South Union and South Broad streets in Kennett Square. From one end of the parking lot to the other, the festival was a four-hour, three-generation sea of humanity who served at the altars of the 105 participating breweries, who doled out samples of IPAs, lagers and autumn-inspired beers.

Limos, transportation vans and drivers waiting for passengers stretched around the entirety of the festival, and the autumn air was filled with the bluesy sounds of local bands. While the familiar faces Photo by Richard L. Gaw that have made this festi- Fourteen-year-old Gavin Maxwell and his mother Kari val one of the largest and attended a town hall meeting with Rep. Eric Roe at most popular of its kind New Garden Township Building on Sept. 28. Also picContinued on Page 5B

tured is Roe’s wife, Alice.

‘This is a real gift to the children of Oxford’ A new inclusive playground is unveiled in Oxford Memorial Park By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer A girl climbed to the top of the sliding board and slid down, grinning all the way. At the swing set, several parents gently pushed their sons or daughters toward the soft blue sky. A group of children exuberantly played on the monkey bars. Other

boys and girls raced around the playground on their way to their next adventure. The joyous noise of dozens of happy children at play filled the air. Paul Matthews stood smiling, taking it all in. “This is beautiful,” Matthews said. “This is amazing.” This is exactly what

Matthews envisioned when he first proposed the construction of an inclusive playground for Oxford Memorial Park. Matthews, a member of Oxford Borough Council, first raised the idea of adding playground equipment that would accommodate all children, including those with special needs, four years ago.

Matthews said that he talked to many parents of children with special needs, and they would tell him that they wouldn’t take their children to the park because there was no equipment there that they could use. The idea that a child with special needs would have to sit on the sidelines and watch while a Continued on Page 6A

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially unveil the playPhotos by Kristin Hoffman ground equipment took place on Sept. 30. The honor of cutting the ribbon on the new playground went to Children of all different abilities can now enjoy the Barbara Ross, a resident of Lower Oxford Township new inclusive playground equipment at the Oxford Memorial Park. who contributed greatly to the playground effort.

Is the Kennett Library in the real estate business? By Uncle Irvin With the signing of the agreement of sale for the Weinstein tract, the Kennett Library now owns three parcels of real estate: The present library on State Street, the Weinstein tract, and Kennett Township acreage. The last we heard, the library board was revising its facility plans and drawings to the specs of the Weinstein tract, and formulating a public capital campaign to raise the funds to begin building the new facility. Obviously, the Continued on Page 3A

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were simultaneous speeches at the five hospitals now run by Tower Health. At Jennersville, Mark McNash, the vice president of Tower Health, spoke to a crowd of doctors, nurses, staff and the public in front of the hospital entrance. “Today is a monumental day,” McNash said at the podium. “Today, we come together to create an even more dynamic, expansive and nationally recognized health care system. Jennersville Hospital has a long history of providing high-quality, compassionate care in our community. … That legacy will continue, and with more strength than ever. “Tower Health reflects a collective strength, innovative spirit and bold commitment to taking health care to new heights,” McNash said. “Today, we are over 11,000 people strong. We have more than 2,000 physicians and providers offering exceptional care, with convenient access across 65 locations.” After dropping a banner announcing the new Tower Health brand, McNash added, “What an exciting time for all of us. Consider what an amazing opportunity we have. At this time, across the system, everyone – physicians, staff and volunteers – are participating in this opening day banner drop launch recognition. We are proud and excited to be part of this new beginning in health care.”

Doctors and staff members listen to McNash’s remarks on Monday.

In a press release issued previously, Clint Matthews, president and CEO at Tower Health, wrote, “This is a tremendous opportunity to collectively deliver on our Tower Health promise of advancing health and transforming lives. “The acquisition will ensure the continued development of acute care and related assets, and provider network capabilities to best serve our region in a cost-effective manner,” Matthews continued. “Integrating our new health plan into the continuum of services offers this expanded region increased access to value-based care and further controls costs for employers and individuals. Also, by expanding the scope of our clinical programming through this acquisition, the new system will maximize opportunities to leverage best practices of each organization and further coordinate our system-wide brand of high-quality care across the

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Mark McNash, vice president of Tower Health.

entire system.” Under the terms of the sale agreement, Tower Health offered employment to all active employees in good standing. Privileges will continue for all physicians in good standing on the medical staff. The new health care system serves an estimated 2.5 million people. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty.com.

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Stata and Shoop among this year’s inductees into OAHS Sports Wall of Fame Ray Stata and Judy Shoop will be among the five athletes who will be inducted into the Oxford Area High School (OAHS) Sports Wall of Fame on Oct. 16. Stata, a member of the Class of 1953, lettered in four sports—soccer, basketball, baseball, and track during both his junior and senior years at Oxford Area High School. He was also the class Salutatorian at graduation. He continued his education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, graduating in 1957. A few years later, he founded Analog Devices, a company that is now producing technology on two continents and is a member of the New York Stock

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took a breather from his rigorous schedule to hold a town hall meeting with 30 local residents at the New Garden Township Building, where he reaffirmed his stance on several issues, including his desire to help overhaul Pennsylvania’s system of property taxation, reform the state’s public pension systems, strengthen education, protect the environment and create jobs.

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The new sign for Jennersville Hospital reflects the new owners.

Roe represents the 158th District, which includes the borough of Avondale and the townships of East Bradford, East Marlborough, London Britain, New Garden,

Exchange. He remains involved in the company as chairman of the board. He was previously honored as a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient by Oxford Area High School. Shoop was a member of the class of 1976. She played hockey and basketball during her time at Oxford Area High School. She was the co-captain of the basketball team as a senior. She had some outstanding achievements on the track team, too, going undefeated in the javelin throw throughout her entire high school career. She also held the girls’ school record for a bench press. For these achievements, she was named the school’s Outstanding Female Athlete in 1976.

The induction ceremony 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. Other athletes being honored at the 17th annual induction ceremony are Sean Jones (Class of 1990), Craig Mahan (Class of 1999), and Meredith Dolinger Hostetter (Class of 2005). Upcoming editions of the Chester County Press will include short sports biographies of each of the inductees.

Newlin, West Bradford, Pennsylvania Secretary of West Goshen and West State from three pools of Marlborough. qualified candidates. A topic of concern to many of those in attendance was the need to enact laws that protect Pennsylvania’s districts to continue to fall victim to gerrymandering. In April, Roe co-authored Pa. House Bill 722, a bipartisan proposal with Rep. Steve Samuelson – currently in the House State Government Committee -- that aims to enact redistricting reform in Pennsylvania by creating an independent citizens commission in charge of both legislative and congressional redistricting. The commission would include 11 members, selected at random by the

In Room 117-A in the east wing of the Capitol office in Harrisburg, there is a red button and a green button on Roe’s desk, he told the audience, that allows him to vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ on legislation. “These decisions are tough,” he said. “I ask myself two questions before I vote that influence everything I do. ‘Who do I work for?’ and ‘What was I hired to do?’ Roe shared with the audience that while the “sausage making” of legislation can sometimes be a slow and painful process in Harrisburg, his new job allows him to engage in the diversity of residents in the 158th District; in particular, the Hispanic population, to whom he taught citizenship classes at La Communidad Hispana in Kennett Square for several years. “Now I get to work for them,” he said. Roe will hold a followup town hall meeting at the New Garden Township Building on Oct. 19, beginning at 6:30 p.m. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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as a destination. Jacoby said his company has been putting on largescale events for more than 30 years, and said that the Willowdale property has many benefits, including access to Route 926 and Route 82, an ideal sloping hillside for seating, and a buffer of trees and ground to keep sound from spreading too far to nearby homes. “We plan to spend about $2 million for the acts,” Jacoby said, and he expects between 10,000 and 15,000 people per day. The music would run from 2 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Dixon Stroud, who owns the Willowdale property, said, “It costs a lot of money to keep open space, and this will help us pay for it.” While company representatives have a firm security plan and plenty of experience in planning successful events of this size, the supervisors had

concerns. Richard Hannum, chairman of the supervisors, said, “I’m concerned that you’re proposing three days of loud noise at night, near a residential area. … The hardest part to get my arms around is the traffic, and the effect it will have on nearby neighborhoods. I’m sure that you put on great events, but does this fit into East Marlborough Township? I’m not sure I have my mind made up about that yet.” Jacoby said, “We’re close to meeting all your requirements. We will do all we can to not be a nuisance. We want to come back in 2019.” Jacoby said the company has been studying locations for the festival for two years, and that he came to the Willowdale Steeplechase equestrian event this year to study traffic flow and ask police if there were any problems associated with parking and getting people in and out of the site. The company would hire local police and local companies to help put the show togeth-

er and make sure it runs smoothly, he said, adding, “This will be a very highquality show.” Supervisors John Sarro said noise was a concern for him as well. “A lot of people don’t want to hear this,” he told the concert organizers. One nearby resident said that although she didn’t really like country music, “I’m fine with this event. I think it would be great for the area,” she said. Supervisor Bob Weer said that, with set-up and tear-down, the township was looking at a five-day disruption for the concert. “Looking around at the other board members, I don’t think there’s support for this,” he said. Jacoby said that due to deadlines for booking acts for the proposed festival, a quick decision from the board would be appreciated. Hannum and the supervisors agreed to study the issue further and to announce their decision on Oct. 9 during a special meeting. Earlier in the meeting, an organizer of the

upcoming Mushroom Cap Half-Marathon asked the board for permission to serve two-ounce samples of beer for those running in the Nov. 4 event. Sarah Nurry said that there are sponsors for each mile of the event, and that Kennett Brewing Company had asked if they could distribute small samples of beer at mile marker 6.5, which is at Wollaston Road and Route 926 in East Marlborough Township. There are no runners under 21 registered for the event, she said, adding that strict ID rules would apply for those consuming beer. Weer said he was concerned about township liability since the alcohol would be served at a location in the township. “I have a problem with this,” he said, suggesting that “you take your run to Kennett” instead of extending the route into East Marlborough. Nurry said that beer samples had not been advertised for the event, and that she was merely asking on behalf of the brewery. “You run a great

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Dozens of youngsters came to the New Garden Township Park on Sept. 27 to enjoy the official dedication of a new playground, which includes the addition of several new structures. The new equipment, priced at $140,000, was paid for from the township’s Parks Fund. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony included Township Manager Tony Scheivert and supervisors Steve Allaband and Mike Loftus. The dedication of the playground was part of the township’s Wine and Wheels Wednesdays, which also served as Firefighter Appreciation Night.

Interpreting White Clay Creek Preserve in Art ty of White Clay Creek Preserve and sharing their art with the public. Art in the Preserve is Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Start your visit at the London Tract Meeting House where a map will show where the nine artists joining the event are working. There will be an art show and sale of the participating artists’ work inside the London Tract Meeting House. After meeting the artists as they work, you will have the opportunity to purchase a piece of their art. The art of the late Keith Hoffman will also be at the show and sale.

Artists planning on attending include: Kathy Ruck, G. Mayura Simha, Karen Kuhrt, Joan Supplee, Diane Cannon, Carol Gray, Stephen Burke, Donna Teleis, and Sarah Yeoman. Other events include a Photography Hike, leaving the London Tract Meeting House at 1 p.m. Children’s activities are planned, too. There will be music on the Sexton’s House porch. All are invited to bring sketch pads, paints, and supplies to capture your vision of the White Clay Creek Preserve. Raindate is Sunday, Oct, 8. Details at FriendsofPaWCCP.org.

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trians would likely have to cross the road to go to the nearby Walmart store. Jaros countered objections from several supervisors, saying the plan he was submitting met all the conditions requested by the supervisors. “We need to move forward with this,” he said of the development, which has been in the works since 2015. Ultimately, the board agreed to approve the preliminary plan, with stipulations that the sidewalk along the boulevard entrance to the development be moved to the south side of the access road, and securing a promise to try to add the connector road. “We will use our best efforts to try to accommodate a connector road,” Jaros said, adding that details can be worked out before the final plan is submitted for approval. “We are asking you to have a little faith with the developers,” he told the board.

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The texture of a stone wall, the creek winding through the valley, a sycamore’s branches spreading outward toward the sky, or fall’s colorful leaves gently floating to the forest floor all inspire an artist’s imagination. Friends of White Clay Creek Preserve is organizing a day for our region’s talented local artists to come to White Clay Creek Preserve, be inspired, and create a work of art. All are invited to Art in the Preserve to interact with the artists as they work in the Preserve. The day is about local artists being inspired by the beau-

event,” Hannum told Nurry, “but I’m not tremendously in favor of serving beer at Route 926.” The board unanimously voted down the request. There was a prolonged debate about a proposed 150-unit community to be built on Schoolhouse Road. Attorney John Jaros presented the preliminary plan for the Longwood Preserve community, which incorporated changes requested by the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. The developers and the board deadlocked on adding a connecting road to a property that is nearby, but so far undeveloped. The township would like to connect the two proposed communities, but developers for Longwood Preserve objected to “cramming in” the road, which would stop at the boundary of the nearby property. Several neighbors objected to the sight lines for traffic on Schoolhouse Road, and questioned the placement of a sidewalk that would stop at the edge of the road, where pedes-

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brother, sister, or a friend glided down the sliding board or played on the swing set was a motivating factor for Matthews and the many other people who contributed to the effort to bring an inclusive playground to Oxford. After years of work and planning, the dream finally became a reality on Sept. 30, when the new playground was officially unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The honor of cutting the ribbon on the new $155,000 playground, appropriately enough, went to Barbara Ross, a 96-year-old resident of Lower Oxford Township who contributed greatly to the playground effort. Matthews explained that Ross initially wrote a check for $10,000. She wanted to keep the donation private, and didn’t want any fanfare or attention. But a few weeks later, when Ross wrote another check, this time for $40,000, Matthews knew that the significant contribution had to be publicly recognized. So when it was time for the ribbon-cutting, there was only one choice as to who would have the honor. “She said that she wished somebody would have

done this for her children,” Matthews explained. The financial contributions that Ross made were only a part of her work toward bringing an inclusive playground to Oxford. Her granddaughter, Donna Hosler, explained that Ross, who will celebrate her 97th birthday in a few weeks, spent countless hours making hundreds of ornaments. The ornaments were sold for donations to the playground project at places like the Oxford Library and the Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. office. After cutting the ribbon, Ross explained why she wanted to make sure that children in the area would finally have access to an inclusive playground. “The children really need it, especially the ones in a wheelchair,” Ross said. “I had the money, and what do I need it for?” While Ross helped the fundraising effort considerably, many individuals and businesses contributed to the cause. “It took the community to come together to build this,” Matthews said, explaining that dozens of volunteers came together in August to build the playground once the equipment had arrived. Matthews thanked John Schaible and the borough’s

public works department for their work on the playground area. He thanked borough manager Brian Hoover for his leadership on the project, and borough council and the citizens of Oxford for their support. Rudy Allen and Ryan Wood helped to do the excavating work, and Matthews singled them out as well. Allen felt as Ross and Matthews did—that providing the playground to the children in the area was a worthwhile endeavor. “It was well worth it this morning to see all the kids use the playground,” Allen said. The Oxford Rotary Club’s charitable organization, the Oxford Rotary Foundation, led the effort to raise funding to make the project a reality. “We want to thank the borough and the citizens of Oxford for allowing us to collaborate on this,” said Dr. Raymond Fischer, the former superintendent of schools for Oxford who was enlisted to serve as the president of the Oxford Rotary Foundation. “This was a great project for us. It took a lot of effort by a lot of people. This is a real gift to the children of Oxford.” A sign unveiled during the ribbon-cutting recognizes many of the individuals and organizations who helped with the project. The contributors include Barbara Ross, Rudy Allen, the Bog Turtle Brewery, the Borough of Oxford, Bright Beginnings Learning Center, Cameron’s Hardware and Supply, CCRES, the children of Oxford, the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Dr. Douglas Fasick, Ray and Nancy Fischer, the citi-

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As soon as the ribbon was cut, children started enjoying the new playground equipment.

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Beautiful fall day in a wonderful small town A person visiting Oxford on Saturday, Sept. 30 would have been in for quite a treat. Some of the best aspects of the town were on full display, centered on activities taking place at the Oxford Memorial Park. At 9:30 a.m., the Oxford Presbyterian Church’s Apple Festival got underway. It is one of the town’s most popular annual events, featuring lots of family-friendly activities for people of all ages. A fall day filled with fun activities is good, but what’s even better is that some of the proceeds from the Apple Festival are used to support worthy causes in the Oxford area. This year, the Oxford Community Preschool was selected as the primary beneficiary of the 2017 festival. The Oxford Community Preschool is a non-profit organization that offers a safe and nurturing learning environment for children in the community. Last year, a donation of about $8,000 was made to the inclusive playground project. At 10:30 a.m. last Saturday, the full results of that playground project were unveiled as a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to officially open the beautiful, inclusive playground that will allow children of all different abilities to play alongside one another. Over the last few years, a large number of individuals and organizations worked collaboratively to raise the funds necessary to pay for the $155,000 playground. That includes many Oxford residents and business owners, school groups, and community groups. Barbara Ross, a 96-year-old resident of Lower Oxford Township, not only donated $50,000 of her own money to the cause, she also spent countless hours making ornaments that were sold to raise additional money. Ross’s wonderful act of kindness and generosity will benefit children in the area for years to come. The Apple Festival and the inclusive playground say a lot about the people of Oxford. The town has always benefited from the kindness and generosity of its residents. Last Saturday was a beautiful fall day in a wonderful small town.

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School boards need to be wary of long-term financial risks Letter to the Editor: The recent article on the proposed $140 million of capital expenditures by the Avon Grove School District harkens back to the trials and travails faced by the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District a decade ago. After two defeated referendums, the U-CF School Board disregarded the will of the taxpayers and proceeded with incur-

ring non-electoral debt. Financial engineering of complex bond funding structures that parallels the underwriting standards used in the housing crash creates long-term risk. The low interest rate environment has helped mitigate the interim period risk. A case of it’s better to be lucky than good. Leveraging the current and projected local tax cash flow provided under Act 1 and future balloon-

debt refinancing in order to currently fund longterm capital improvement projects removes potential operating dollars available for the classroom. Complex interest rate hedging vehicles, available at a cost, can assist in mitigating risk, but a potential for de-funding programs in order to service debt in the future remains a potential possibility. Circumventing the checks and balances of the referendum process should

not be entertained by the current or future School Board Directors of Avon Grove School District. The Administration and Directors need to be transparent and remain cognizant of the long-term financial risk and unintended consequences of financing long-term capital projects with operating cash flow. Glenn L. Best East Marlborough Township

Tax relief is needed Letter to the editor: I live within my means. I have a small family with two kids, a wonderful husband, and a lovely house. I am employed by a nonprofit in Coatesville, a city that I have grown to love. My family rarely goes on vacation, but instead we enjoy each other’s compa-

ny and make do with the things that we have been blessed with. At times, our family has struggled to make ends meet. Instead of looking for loopholes in “the system” to survive, my family wants tax relief! As a middle-class American family, we are the backbone of the U.S. economy.

If the income and business taxes are lowered and the tax code becomes simplified, we will immediately see a higher wage and we will be on firmer ground financially. If President Trump’s tax reform plan gets passed, my family’s first $24,000 in income will not be taxed and we will be able to com-

plete our taxes on a single page. That means no complicated deductions and we won’t have to pay money to H&R Block to get our taxes filed. As a hardworking American, I do not ask for much, but some tax relief is much needed and would be greatly appreciated. Melanie Palmas

Family Caregiving: The toughest job around Pennsylvania Homecare Association offers new resource to help There’s a job that 1.8 million Pennsylvanians do every day that demands 24/7 attention. It is a job that requires putting someone else’s safety and well-being before your own and takes great physical and emotional strength, and many times requires the skill of a nurse. This job is family caregiving. Of the 1.5 million residents in Philadelphia, an astounding 12 percent are over the age of 65. Most of those seniors want to remain in their homes as they age, in the communities where they built their lives and raised their families. But what happens if they need help? Today family and friends provide most of the care, but they are seldom paid and frequently are not trained to do the tasks needed, such as transferring their loved one from the shower to a wheelchair, managing narcotics, or caring for a wound. According to AARP Pennsylvania, this uncompensated care totals $20 billion each year, which

results in savings for our state’s Medicaid program because families are taking care of their loved one at home, rather than sending them to a nursing home. This is important because nursing home care is an entitlement program in this country. If a person qualifies for Medicaid – meaning they have few assets and low income – then Medicaid must pick up the tab for nursing home care, but not for in-home care. Despite the significant financial impact family caregiving has on state and federal budgets, this country still lacks effective policies to address the challenges of long-term care and in particular family caregiving. According to a 2016 University of Pittsburgh report, Addressing the Needs of Caregivers at Risk: A New Policy Strategy, there is a patchwork of small, uncoordinated programs that do not yet meet the current and future needs of this population. Even though family caregivers provide more than 90 percent of the

long-term care received by 12 million Americans, their access to financial support, flexible employment and social supports that would facilitate and enhance the care they provide are extremely limited. For now, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA), which represents homecare and hospice agencies that frequently supplement the care provided by families, has developed a resource, Secrets No One Ever Told You About Family Caregiving, which addresses some tough issues that many families are confronted with, such as talking about when is it time to turn to hospice care, how a daughter helps her aging father in the bathroom, or understanding that sometimes forgetfulness or even hallucinations are not connected to Alzheimer’s but rather a urinary tract infection (UTI)? These are just some of the topics covered in PHA’s new publication, Secrets. While homecare, hospice professionals and families

continue to advocate in Congress, and as well as in our state legislature, for better public policy to address our aging population, Secrets is one more way to support family caregivers, like those in Philadelphia, and provide some of the expertise from our healthcare professionals who bring care home to nearly one million Pennsylvanians each year. Secrets is free for family caregivers. Call your local homecare, hospice or home health agency for a copy, or PHA at 1-800-382-1211, ext. 21 or email yourpartner@pahomecare.org. Vicki Hoak, CEO Pennsylvania Homecare Association Lemoyne, PA Vicki Hoak is CEO of the Pennsylvania Homecare Association, a statewide organization of more than 700 homecare, home health and hospice providers. To learn more, visit the PHA website at www.pahomecare.org.

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Avon Grove School Board receives annual report from the Avon Grove Charter School

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

The Avon Grove School Board’s agenda for the Sept. 28 meeting included the annual report by officials from the Avon Grove Charter School. Kristen Bishop, the head of school of the charter school, and Donna Archer, the chief financial officer, led the presentation. Bishop noted that a written version of the report had been submitted to the Avon Grove School District during the summer. Bishop explained that the charter school saw an enrollment increase of 55 students—from 1,685 students to 1,740 students—for

the current school year. The enrollment in third grade increased enough to add an extra class, Bishop said. Additionally, the freshman class in the upper school this year has 108 students, which is a significant increase over past years. A total of 244 students were entered into the lottery for a spot in the kindergarten program, and the school has now welcomed 167 kindergarten students, with about half of those students residing in the Avon Grove School District. Bishop detailed some of the facilities planning work that Avon Grove Charter School officials have undertaken. The charter school last year authorized

a $28 million bond issue to refinance its existing debt. The funding will allow for facilities expansions for both the upper school and lower school. A capital campaign was also launched for improvements to the arts wing. Bishop also highlighted the curriculum initiatives and programs aimed at boosting student achievement. One major initiative has been the effort to get a one-to-one Chromebookto-student ratio for grades 4 to 12. Bishop said that students have been very excited about utilizing the computers. The charter school has been looking to add sports at the upper school, and

there are now cross country, men’s soccer, and women’s volleyball teams. They are also looking to add other sports programs based on student interest in the future. Bishop noted that the 2016-2017 school year was significant for the Avon Grove Charter School because it worked for, and received, its charter renewal. The charter school also successfully completed the process of achieving Middle States Accreditation. School board vice president Brian Gaerity noted that there are a lot of similarities between the initiatives of the charter school and the Avon

Grove School District. The similarities include facilities work to meet students’ needs, curriculum initiatives that provide students with the educational opportunities that they need, and significant investments in technology. Gaerity said that it’s a good sign in education when there is general agreement that a school’s curriculum needs to be continually modified and updated to make sure that students are receiving the education that they need to succeed. Bishop agreed with Gaerity, and said that it’s a good thing if better school programs are delivered to students as a result of com-

petition among schools. School board president Bonnie Wolff encouraged residents to continue to sign up for the listening posts that are taking place this fall regarding the Facilities Input Group’s recommendation to spend $140 million to build a new middle school and extensively renovate the high school. Residents can sign up for a listening post on the school district’s website. “We want to make sure that everyone who signs up has a spot,” Wolff said. “It’s important to us to hear what you have to say.” To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Oxford Presbyterian Church’s Apple Festival By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer The Oxford Presbyterian Church’s Apple Festival took place on Saturday, Sept. 30, and the 28th edition of the popular annual event included plenty of fellowship, family-friendly activities, and fun for people of all ages. “We have a good crowd today,” said Neeley Spotts in the midst of all the activities on Saturday afternoon. Spotts once again co-chaired the Apple Festival Planning Committee with Bethany Atkinson, and they coordinated the efforts of sixty or more volunteers who helped plan and stage the event. Food is always an important part of the Apple Festival, starting with the apple pies, apple butter, and apple cider that have become fixtures of the event. Church members once again made dozens of pies. Laura and Peter King once again had their cider press at the festival— they’ve participated in each one. Laura explained that she and her husband visited a cider mill in New England during their honeymoon. They liked the cider press so much that they eventually got one—and put it to good use at the festival. This year, the Kings’ son-in-laws, Phil Tacey and Phillip Hostetter, were helping out. Laura said that children love learning how to operate the cider press, and they line up to use it throughout

Fellowship, family-friendly activities and fun

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Ryan Hudler, a blacksmith, demonstrated his work throughout the day.

the day. The festival featured dozens of vendors, including artisans and crafters, as well as numerous nonprofit organizations that were promoting their causes. Spotts explained that one of the new additions this year was a blacksmith who was doing demonstrations throughout the day. Ryan Hudler, a resident of Kirkwood, Pa., was demonstrating forging. Hudler explained that he picked up the hobby about eight years ago. “It had always been something that I was interested in,” he said, explaining that he once went to Fort Delaware and saw a blacksmithing demonstration. Later, he took classes in college. This was Hudler’s first time staging a demonstration at the Apple Festival, but that doesn’t mean that he’s not very familiar with the event. “I have been coming to the Apple Festival since I was old enough to walk,” he said. “I love the Apple Festival.” Lots of people were

enjoying themselves at this year’s event. The lineup of entertainers on the stage included Rob Robinson, Brett & Bennett, Chapter VII Gospel, and the Upper Chesapeake Community Band. There was also a silent auction of a wide variety of items that had been donated for the Apple Festival. The auction items included everything from gift cards to local businesses to artwork to collectibles. Spotts said that the Kids Zone, with children’s games and activities, was also expanded this year. “We have a lot of activities for kids this year,” she said. All the proceeds from the Apple Festival benefit the Oxford Presbyterian Church. The festival got its start in 1989 after a devastating fire over Memorial Day weekend severely damaged the church building. The church members were resilient and planned the first Apple Festival for later that year to help with the rebuilding effort. Through the years, the festival became a tradition, and proceeds from

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Neeley Spotts and Bethany Atkinson, the co-chairs of the Apple Festival Committee, are pictured with Paul Matthews and Vernon Ringler.

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North Star Orchards was offering apples at the festival. Stephanie Orlando said that this is the 25th anniversary for the Cochranville business.

the event have helped many different worthy causes. Last year, Spotts said, they donated about $8,000 of the proceeds of the 2016 Apple Festival to the inclusive playground project. This year, the Oxford Community Preschool was chosen as the primary beneficiary of the 2017 festival. The Oxford Community Preschool is a

Photo by Kristin Hoffman

A cider press was popular with children. Milburn Orchards donated the apples that were used during the cider press demonstrations throughout the day.

non-profit organization that offers a safe and nurturing learning environment for children in the community. The proceeds from the Apple Festival will be utilized for full or partial scholarships for children in the community to attend the preschool program; to

supply learning tools and curriculum that can help children with special needs; and training for the staff to help better serve the children with special needs in the classroom. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Morgan Guarneri finished first in her class of 672

Avon Grove grad ranked top army cadet at command camp By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer When she was 15 years old, Morgan Guarneri took her first flight instruction at the New Garden Flying Field, and by the time she landed, it became clear that the direction her life would take was preordained. She was going to fly helicopters for the United States Army, and a little more than five years later, she’s almost there. Guarneri, 21, a 2014 graduate of Avon Grove High School, is currently in her senior year at Clemson University and on a full ROTC scholarship. This summer, she completed the U.S. Army Cadet Command Advanced Camp at Ft. Knox, a 31-day program of intense training and improvement in leader development and prepares cadets for a commission in the U.S. Army. At the graduation ceremony in July, Guarneri received the AUSA Warrior Ethos Award, presented to the top cadet in each regiment by the Regimental Cadre Board. (Guarneri was ranked as 1st in a class of 672 other cadets.) She continued her training at the 21-day Cadet Troop Leadership Training at Ft. Hood in August, where she shadowed lieutenants and chief warrant officers in the Combat Engineering and Air Cavalry Brigades. “You train all three years in college for the experience of attending the 31-day advance camp training,” Guarneri said during a recent 36-hour visit back home. “It’s a lot of small unit tactics and marches with 40-plus pounds on your back. It asks a lot of you from a leadership perspective, and it teaches you to make

quick decisions. It’s a way to get people out of their comfort zone and encourage leadership. Guarneri was not alone. The Clemson ROTC program sent a total of 27 of her fellow cadets to advanced camp and had 10 cadets rank in the top 30 percent and six cadets rank in the top 15 percent. Those percentages are out of about 4,500 cadets nationwide who completed advanced camp this year. Wherever Jesse Guarneri went, it seemed that his young daughter Morgan went with him, whether it was turkey hunting, trap shooting, and attending air shows at the New Garden Flying Field, or in Atlantic City or Reading. The young girl admired the various aircraft that she stood before and the cockpits she climbed into. She soaked up the stories she heard firsthand from World War II airmen. She quickly absorbed the language of flight and got to know several pilots and airport life. When she turned 15 years old, she asked her father if she could take flying lessons. “I knew from a very young age that I wanted to serve in the army, and when my father asked me what I wanted to do, I told him, “I want to fly a Blackhawk helicopter,’” Guarneri said. “He then told me, ‘Then let’s get flying,’ and once I started flying, I was hooked.” When the plane landed after her first lesson, the private pilot she was with looked at Jesse and said, “She’s a natural.” She worked at the flying field fueling planes, cleared the snow from the runway, and helped out at the Future Aviators Camp each summer.

Photo courtesy of Jesse Guarneri

Morgan Guarneri, a 2014 graduate of Avon Grove High School, received an award for being the top cadet in a class of 672 at the U.S. Army Cadet Command Advanced Camp at Ft. Knox, this summer. She is in the ROTC program at Clemson University.

While at one Future Aviators Camp, she met fellow aviation enthusiast Nick Belfiore who, like Guarneri, graduated from Avon Grove in 2014 and is now a combat medic in the U.S. Army. Belfiore and Guarneri are engaged to be

married. After receiving her fixed wing/single engine pilot license at the New Garden Air Field, Guarneri graduated to Brandywine Field in West Chester, and received her helicopter license from the

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Guarneri with her fiancee and fellow Avon Grove graduate Nick Belfiore, who is a combat medic in the U.S. Army.

Brandywine Airport. During her early training, she also collected over $10,000 in flying scholarships to help pay for lessons. Although the recent institutionalization of women in combat has reignited the debate of their role in the military, research shows that women serving in direct combat alongside men shows no stigma or other prohibitive factors that would degrade the effectiveness or lethality of attack aviation units in combat. With technology making warfare increasingly a remote task, women are demonstrating that they can compete just as effectively as their male counterparts. What used to be only imagination has become commonplace. Currently, ten out of every 100 Army helicopter pilots are women, and overall, there is a rising population of women pilots who have served in attack aviation roles, without restriction, since the beginning of major combat operations in the Global War on Terror. Guarneri saw this changing trend for herself; she was one of nine women who received awards at the Ft. Knox ROTC Advanced Camp with an award. The camp only handed out ten of them. “I think her aspirations are making the statement that women can be just as successful in the military and can do the job as well or in some cases better than men. Although her goal is to fly Black Hawks for the Army, she learned that doing your best at ROTC Advanced Camp this past summer can make you first out of 672 candidates, most of whom are men.” “All of her training has

taught Morgan that what you want in life was worth working for, because if it was easy, everyone would do it,” Jesse said. Although she calls herself a “born leader,” Guarneri credited her parents and siblings with demonstrating to her what leadership looks like -- a skill set that she brings to her role as an ROTC leader at Clemson. “I don’t stand in front of 150 people and express my leadership,” she said. “I like to take a group of five and go behind the scenes and have those five take another five, and from there, we make a difference in our battalion.” After she graduates from Clemson next year with a 3.6 GPA, Guarneri’s goal will not have wavered since she was a kid back at the New Flying Field: to become a Black Hawk helicopter pilot for the U.S. Army, flying a $10 million machine. That’s not a statement of equality, but an aspiration. “I don’t believe there will be hurdles for me in being a woman,” she said. “I am a very humbly confident person, so there may have been some paths I had to cross that I did not realize were paths, but I crossed the path with my other abilities. In all honesty, maybe someone’s going to talk to me in the future and say, ‘You can’t do that because you’re a girl.’ “I’ll prove them wrong. Every run I do, every lift I do, every weight I lift, is another step to becoming stronger, mentally and physically, and the stronger I become, the more doors swing open.” To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@ chestercounty.com.

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Return to the 1960s at the Art Association ‘Art as Change’ is this year’s fundraiser

By John Chambless Staff Writer The social upheaval and explosion of a new culture in the 1960s resulted in some lasting changes to art, fashion and design, and the Chester County Art Association is distilling some of the best moments for their annual fundraiser show, which this year is “Art as Change: 1960s Revolutionary Images.” The show, which opens with a gala reception on Oct. 13, continues through Oct. 29 in West Chester. It spotlights privately owned art and design pieces from regional collectors. There are more than 50 dazzling posters for concerts that stretch the bounds of graphics and design. There are prints by landmark artists such as Warhol, Wesselmann and Lichtenstein, along with sculpture by Bertoia and furniture by Knoll and Eames that helped define the era’s style. At the opening party on Oct. 13, guests can see HarleyDavidson motorcycles, a Volkswagen Beetle and a 1967 Jaguar XKE. For Wendy Kershner, the executive director of the Art Association, the show combines the groovy fun of the era with some important social messages – civil rights, women’s liberation, the anti-war movement – that resonate in today’s divided nation.

“The idea for this show germinated last year with the ‘Chester County Collects’ show, and we had about nine of these posters,” Kershner said. “They became the core of this year’s exhibit. It’s been a fun journey, sleuthing out all kinds of iconic pieces and trying to tell the story of the changes in the art world, and the world in general. We did stay away from some of the clothing, the ephemera, the commercial things like

This painting by Tom Bostelle incorporates the late artist’s draft card.

Hula-Hoops and whatnot.” When it comes to the psychedelic posters, “sometimes part of the fun is trying to figure out what in the world the posters are saying,” she said. “The type becomes art in itself.” For fans of the Wyeths, a sketch for Jamie Wyeth’s iconic portrait, “Draft Age,” has been loaned by the artist for the show as well. On Oct. 13, there will be a cocktail preview for sponsors and collectors from 5 to 7 p.m. (tickets $100), followed by a public reception with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres

and live 1960s music from 7 to 10 p.m. (tickets $50). Proceeds benefit the ongoing exhibitions and classes at the art center. The exhibition is open, free of charge, through Oct. 29. Educational lectures about aspects of the era and the exhibition are scheduled Oct. 17, 19, 24 and 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. A closing reception to meet the collectors of the objects on view will be held Oct. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. The show is intended to create an immersive atmosphere that echoes the energy and vibrancy of the 1960s. Those attending the opening receptions are encouraged to dress in 1960s style, Kershner said. “Absolutely,” she said, laughing. “I don’t know how many people can still get into their old ‘60s clothes, but yes, we’re going for that look and that vibrancy. I need to find white go-go boots,” she added, smiling. Another benefit for the art center is taking place through Oct. 28 as the John Hall, Sr., art collection goes up for bids. The longtime art collector purchased works by landmark regional artists, and a percentage of the proceeds from an auction of the works on Oct. 28 will benefit the art center. Works by Peter Sculthorpe, several paintings and drawings by Barclay Rubincam, vintage signed prints by Andrew Wyeth, and several

‘Draft Age Study No. 3’ by Jamie Wyeth has been loaned for the exhibition.

paintings by Philip Jamison will be featured, along with a William Freeland mixed-media work from 1954 titled “Chalice,” and a watercolor by John W. McCoy. The collection is on view through Oct. 28 at the Chester County Art Center, and the live/phone auction will be held Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. “John Hall was dedicated to promoting the arts, and promoting and collecting Chester County artwork,” Kershner said. “The family had the idea that they would like to have the art center benefit from the sale of part of the estate. It’s a range

of things, small and large, but all very good quality. Phil Jamison is going to do a talk on Oct. 3 about the collection, and about his relationship with the Hall family, and about what a discerning eye John Hall had.” The Chester County Art Association is at 100 N. Bradford Ave., West Chester. For more information, call 610696-5600 or visit www. chestercountyarts.org. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. com.

More than 50 psychedelic concert posters will be the heart of ‘Art as Change.’

A TV spotlight for local mushroom grower Phillips Mushroom Farms featured on ‘State Plate’

By John Chambless Staff Writer On Oct. 6, Peter Gray of Phillips Mushroom Farms in Kennett Square will be a hometown celebrity. He’s featured on an episode of “State Plate,” a show on cable’s INSP network with Taylor Hicks. The show is in its second season. The show follows Hicks, a singer who shot to fame on “American Idol,” as the state-hopping host putting together a plate of each U.S. state’s signature foods. The Pennsylvania episode, filmed last year, begins with Gray, a grower manager at Phillips, opening the door to a mushroom growing room and welcoming Hicks. The five-minute segment manages to cram in a bit of state mushroom history, a discussion of several types of mushrooms, a picking demonstration by Hicks, and a final sample

Peter Gray of Phillips Mushroom Farms in Kennett Square will be featured on an episode of ‘State Plate,’ a show on cable’s INSP network with Taylor Hicks, on Oct. 6.

of mushroom soup, which Hicks selects as the appetizer course for his Pennsylvania meal. The half-hour show then moves on to the Philadelphia cheesesteak, as Hicks learns how to order “wiz wit” and tries

to keep up with a barrage of orders at Pat’s as the guy who puts on the cheese. After selecting his entree, Hicks moves to Lancaster County, where he learns what goes into chowchow, and twists his own soft pretzel at the Sturgis

Pretzel Bakery in Lititz. He finishes up at Birdin-Hand, where he helps make two shoo-fly pies and gets to sample the results. Hicks is a co-owner of a barbecue and blues bar in Alabama, and the series

follows him as he visits farms, ranches, markets, festivals and other locales to uncover the stories behind each state’s unique food traditions. Along the way, through his interviews with local business owners, he assembles a plate of appetizers, entrees and desserts from that state. The show has a brisk pace and genial mood, with drone shots of the

facilities and towns Hicks visits, and it puts the region in a very favorable light. Best of all, it will leave you hungry for our region’s best-known foods. “State Plate” airs on Friday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. on INSP. To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@ chestercounty.com.

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Through Oct. 13 Jeff Schaller and Friends The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) will present “Schaller Friends and Family” through Oct. 13. The show features Schaller’s 1960s-inspired multimedia paintings, along with works by Heather Davis, Paul Downie, Teresa Haag, Rhoda Kahler and Mia Schaller. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on the first and third Fridays of the month until 8 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart. org. Through Oct. 14 ‘Under the Influence’ The Somerville Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) presents “Under the Influence: Contemporary Artists and the Masters Who Inspire Them” through Oct. 14. The show features original works by Stanley Bielen, Betsy Eby, Judith Pond Kudlow, Sarah McRae Morton, and Vicki Vinton, along with works that inspired them by Sol LeWitt, John Singer Sargent, Andrew Wyeth and Mark Tobey. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 302-652-0271 or www.somervillemanning. com. Oct. 5 to 28 Jeff Schaller ‘Pleasure Principle’ Church Street Gallery (12 S. Church St., West Chester) hosts “Jeff Schaller: The Pleasure Principle” from Oct. 5 to 28. There will be a reception with the artist on Oct. 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit www.churchstreetgallerywc. com.

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Oct. 6 to 30 Don Shoffner solo show Sunset Hill Fine Arts Gallery (23 N. High St., West Chester) will host the opening of a solo exhibit of paintings by Don Shoffner, as part of the Downtown West Chester Gallery Walk, on Oct. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. Working in watercolor and India ink, Don’s works depict fall and winter Chester County scenes in subdued hues. The exhibit continues through Oct. 30. Oct. 6 to 28 Rhoda Kahler and Mitch Lyons The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) presents “Twogether,” a show by ceramic artist Rhoda Kahler and clay monoprint artist Mitch Lyons, from Oct. 6 to 28. There will be an opening reception with the artists on Oct. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net. Oct. 6 to Nov. 10 Albert Gans The Oxford Arts Annex (19 S. Third St., Oxford) presents a solo show by local painter Albert Gans from Oct. 6 to Nov. 10. Visit www.oxfordart. org for more information. Oct. 8 to Nov. 5 Jill Beech at Bookplace Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford) presents “Anything Considered,” a solo exhibit by Jill Beech, from Oct. 8 to Nov. 5. A reception with the artist will be held Oct. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. The book shop and gallery is open Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Call 717-715-4775 or visit www.bookplaceoxford.com.

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 Farmers Market Customers of the Oxford Tractor Supply store are invited to shop crafts, produce and other local goods at the TSC Farmers Market on Oct. 7. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., local farmers and crafters will showcase and sell their homemade and homegrown goods in front of the Tractor Supply store at 321 N. 3rd St. Local vendors will include B&C Apiary and Bulldawg BBQ. To participate in the Farmers Market, participants can still sign up at TSCEventPartners.com, or contact the store at 610-9326049. Non-profit organizations and food trucks are also encouraged to register. 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 Cars for Kacie The fourth Annual Cars for

Kacie Recovery Show will be held Oct. 7 at Downingtown East High School (rain date Oct. 8). The event is sponsored by Kacie’s Cause, a group dedicated to fighting addiction in the region. There will be food vendors, a DJ, a large number of vintage cars, guest speakers, a canine demonstration, drug and alcohol recovery groups, and more. Visit www.kaciescause. com for more information. 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. Oct 13 Tish Hinojosa concert The Friends Folk Club will present a concert by Texas singer-songwriter Tish Hinojosa on Oct. 13 at the Oxford Friends Meetinghouse (260 S. Third St., Oxford). She has recorded as an independent artist as well as for A&M, Warner Bros, and Rounder Records, and has been a featured artist on “Austin City Limits,” “A Prairie Home Companion” and other NPR programs. Tickets are $15, and will be available at the door (children 12 and younger are free). Refreshments will be sold. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-869-8076.  Oct. 15 Fire Company open house Longwood Fire Company’s annual open house will allow residents to tour the fire company and meet EMS personnel and firefighters. The free event will be held Oct. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. The fire company is at 1001 East Baltimore Pike. Food and beverages will be served, and fire fighting equipment will be on view. A helicopter landing will take place, along with a vehicle rescue demonstration. Tours of the station will be

given. For more information, visit www.longwoodfireco. com. Oct. 19 to 21 Great Pumpkin Carve The Great Pumpkin Carve will be held in Chadds Ford Oct. 19 to 21 on the grounds of the Chadds Ford Historical Society. The open-air festival features 70 local amateur and professional artists who carve huge pumpkins that will be lit with candles and displayed at the end of the carving on Oct. 19 and then again on Oct. 20 and 21. Several food and beverage vendors will be on site. Children can paint and take their own small pumpkins. A scarecrow competition will bring together dozens of custom creations to be displayed on site. There is an application fee of $10. A panel of three guest judges will determine the winners in the following categories: Celebrating Chadds Ford; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; Keeping Traditions, and Forged in History. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 7 to 17, free for children 6 and younger and Chadds Ford Historical Society members. Visit www.chaddsfordhistory. org. Oct. 20 Benefit for library A benefit for the Avon Grove Library will be held Oct. 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Chisel Creek golf course. Tickets are $45, including food, beer and wine. Tickets are available at the library. 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.

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SUSAN BARLOW PEZZUTO WILLIAM P. HENDERSON, SR. Susan Barlow Pezzuto, 67, of Kennett Square, formerly of Glenolden, passed away peacefully on Sept. 25 at Preston Residence at Jenner’s Pond, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Glenolden, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Walter Barlow, Jr., and Ethel Sarah Barlow. She graduated from Glenolden High School in 1968 and West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 1982, as a returning single mother, and earned her BA in elementary education. After completing her education, she began teaching adults how to utilize business software applications for numerous software companies. She was a sales executive for several software companies. She retired from SAP Americas as a global partner manager in 2015. During her retirement, she returned to her love of theater by appearing in several Kennett Amateur Theatre Society (KATS) productions and started working part-time at Longwood Gardens -- a job she loved because she got to work with compassionate colleagues and spend time in the beautiful gardens. Since moving to Kennett Square 20 years ago, she proudly served her college alumnae association, the Brandywine Community Chorus, and KATS. Susan had a lifelong love of animals (particularly of the feline variety), the arts, shopping for antiques or an outfit for an upcoming event, and fly fishing. Susan is survived by her daughter, Kimberlie Flammini (Sabatino); her sisters, Elaine Barlow Shipman (David), and Aimee Barlow (Randy); and her brothers, Thomas Barlow (Clara) and Andrew Barlow; her aunt, Betty McCausland; her cousins, Jill and Lowman Halley and Lynn McCausland; many special nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews; and her beloved feline companion, Isabella “Tater” Cheyenne. She is also survived by her special friends Marti Millington, Linda Pyle, Donna Gregg, Linda Williams, Dixie Anderson, Regina Painter, Nancy Nowlan, Terrie Stickle, Eileen and Ed Murray, Janice Ask, and Rebecca Rodriguez; and her faithful neighbors, Joyce Ryan and Thomas Dame. A funeral was held Sept. 29. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Susan’s name may be made to Meals on Wheels of Chester County, Inc. (mowcc.org), 404 Willowbrook Lane, West Chester, PA 19382; or Castaway Cats (www.castawaycatsde.com), or by visiting the Pet Valu store in Kennett Square. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with the family, visit www. griecocares.com.

JOSEPH W. BOHMIER Joseph William “Bill” Bohmier, 92, of New London, passed on Sept. 22 at his home. He was the husband of Valerie “Joyce” (Trelawny) Bohmier, who died in 2015, and with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Born in 1925, he was a son of Antoine “Tony” and Mary “Mae” (Osterman) Bohmier. Mr. Bohmier is survived by four of his six children, Michael Bohmier (Joy), Patti Crossan (Ken), Tom Bohmier (Robbie), and Polly Preston (Ed). He was predeceased by daughter Terry Bohmier, son Tim Bohmier and family (Sharon, Jessica, and Christina), and “adopted” son, Teddy Marshall. He has eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and six step-great-grandchildren. Born and raised in Baraga, Mich., Bill developed business and outdoorsman skills early on while selling and guiding fishing excursions in the Great Lakes as a youth. Once Bill and Joyce settled in New London, he and his business partner, Al Sheves, created and operated the New London Airport. They also co-founded Chester County Aviation Corporation (the longtime operator of Chester County Airport). In addition to a long-lasting career in aviation, he owned and operated many business concerns – most notably Quality Pools (a distributorship of the Foxx Pool Corporation). Bill was an avid North American hunter and fisherman. As a way to share this passion, he established the Canadian Fishing Camp, which continues to be enjoyed by members today. A funeral was held Sept. 29. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: “Future Aviators Summer Camp” (memo - Bill Bohmier), c/o New Garden Flying Field, 1235 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374. Visit www.griecocares.com.

William P. Henderson, Sr., departed his journey on Sept. 26 at home, after a long illness. He was the husband of Carol Williams Henderson, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. He was born in 1934 in Oxford to the late Helen J. Henderson Webster and Clinton L. Webster. He worked for James Julian Construction in New Castle, Del., and later NVF in Kennett Square, until he retired. He enjoyed sitting on the porch, spending time with his family, going to Wawa for his coffee and doughnuts, and observing the horse races at Delaware Park. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Rosalyn HendersonDixon (Matthew) of Wilmington, Del.; two sons, William P. Henderson, Jr., and Drew Henderson, both of Oxford; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence Webster (Suzie) of Oxford; three sisters, Jean Webster of Oxford, Mary Webster of Oxford, and Patty Webster of Chichester; and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jackie; one grandson, Darius; one sister, Helen Jane; and four brothers, Joseph, Robert, Samuel and Thomas. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 4 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. (86 Pine St., Oxford), where friends and family may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., to help with the funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

LARRY F. MAHAFFEY

Larry F. Mahaffey, 73, of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 28 at home. He was the husband of Inza Ann Latham Mahaffey, with whom he shared 31 years of marriage. Born in West Jefferson, N.C., he was the son of the late Coy Mahaffey and Lizzie Mae Stanley Hodgson. Larry owned a produce stand in Hickory Hill for many years. He enjoyed competing in field trials with beagles, hunting, fishing, going to produce auctions, listening to bluegrass music and woodcarving. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Richard Mahaffey of Chatham, James (Kim) Eldreth, Jr. of Elk Mill, Md., and Danny Eldreth (Sandy) of Quarryville; two daughters, Linda Parks (Dave Johnson) of Oxford, and Emma Lee Eldreth of Oxford; four grandchildren, Jimmy Eldreth of Oxford, Rachel Cimino Of Newark, Del., Lacey Eldreth of Quarryville, and Daniel Eldreth of Quarryville; four great-granddaughters; four brothers, Estel Mahaffey of Parkesburg, Vester Mahaffey of West Jefferson, N.C., Ted Mahaffey of Port Deposit, Md., and Quentin Hodgson of Ephrata; and three sisters, Betty Blevins of West Grove, Volyree Smith of Oxford, and Shirley Durborow of Oxford. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Fred Mahaffey, Jr.; two brothers, Edward Couram and Garland Mahaffey; and two sisters, Mabel Brooks and Blanche Atwood. A funeral was held Oct. 3. Interment was in Kemblesville United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation Finance Dept., 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

BILL J. OSBORNE Bill J. Osborne, 77, of Kennett Square, passed away on Sept. 19 at Twin Pines Health Care Center. He was the husband Selma Bernice Ham Osborne, who passed away in 2012, and with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Mountain City, Tenn., he was the son of the late Burl Osborne and the late Rebecca Church Osborne. Bill was a steel worker, retiring from Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville. He enjoyed yard work, gardening, and taking care of his family. He was a hard worker, and would help anyone, whether he knew them or not. He is survived by one son, Thomas Osborne and his wife Angie of Nottingham; and a grandson, Austin Pierce of Kennett Square, who he helped raise; four daughters, Delores Garst and her husband Paul of West Grove, Victoria Harris of West Grove, Ronnice Osborne of Kennett Square, and Katrice Osborne of Kennett Square; several brothers and sisters; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by four sons, William Osborne Jr., Richard Osborne, John Osborne, and Tommy Briley; and his first wife, Brenda Daddazio Osborne. A memorial service was held Sept. 26. Burial was at the Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. To view his online tribute and share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

DR. DEBORAH KULP-HUGHES Dr. Deborah Kulp-Hugues, 65, of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 25 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She was the wife of William J. Hugues, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Born in Brookline, Mass., she was the daughter of John Kulp of Mesa, Ariz., and the late Joanne Strohm Kulp. Deborah was a nurse at Jefferson Hospital before she became a doctor. She was a graduate from Thomas Jefferson University. She practiced as a urologist at Jennersville Regional Hospital, Chester County Hospital, Coatesville VA Hospital, and at her private practice in Oxford.  She is survived by her husband; father; a brother, Alan Kulp of Tempe, Ariz.; and a sister, Patricia Palmiri of Rochester, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews and friends. A memorial service was held Sept. 30. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Jefferson University, 125 S 9th St., suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Urology Dept. in memo line of check. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

WILLIAM C. ANDERSON, JR.

William C. Anderson, Jr., 70, of Kennett Square, passed away on Sept. 22 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. He was the husband of Christina Sundro Anderson, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William C, Sr., and Jane Fitzpatrick Anderson. William taught AP biology at Unionville High School. He was a member of Kennett Square Golf and Country Club. He volunteered at Stroud Water Research Center, Avondale. William enjoyed golf and traveling. He is survived by his wife; one son, Andrew Taylor Anderson, at home; four brothers, Steve Anderson, Eric Anderson, Bruce Anderson and Glen Anderson; and two sisters, Carol Gomer and Lois Bellafiore. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The First Tee, 425 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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HERBERT A. ANDRESS Herbert “Andy” Anthony Andress, 48, of West Chester, passed away on Sept. 21 at his residence. Born in Twentynine Palms, Calif., he was the son of William H. Andress and Shirley Huff Andress of Pattison, Miss. Andy served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his cats and chickens, and being with his wife. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one son, Michael Andress of Mississippi; and one brother, Timothy Andress of San Jose, Calif.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. His services were held privately. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www. griecocares.com.

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Harry D. Skelton, Jr., 76, of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 20 at Churchman Village in Newark, Del. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Harry D., Sr., and Grace Ironside Skelton. Harry graduated from Unionville High School and West Chester University. He attended Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington. He was a veteran of the PA Air Force National Guard. Harry was retired from the DuPont Company in 2013, and was formerly employed with Hercules Corporation, both of Wilmington, Del. He attended Oxford Presbyterian Church. Harry was an avid follower of the University of Delaware baseball team. He is survived by one son, Gregory D. Skelton and his wife, Shannon; and three grandchildren, Emily, Mackenzie and Hunter. A memorial service was held Sept. 27. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Miguel Gutierrez Barajas, 70, of Wilmington, Del., passed away on Sept. 23 at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospice, Newark, Del. He was the husband of Isabel Pantoja De Gutierrez, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Yuriria, GTO, Mexico, he was the son of Margarita Barajas of Mexico and the late Jesus Gutierrez. Miguel was a laborer at Phillips Mushroom Company, retiring in 2015 after 15 years of service. He had a good sense of humor, always wore a sombrero, enjoyed watching old movies, scratch-off lottery tickets, rodeos and being with his family. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by one son, Daniel Gutierrez and his wife Mirella of Landenberg; one daughter, Carmen Gutierrez and her husband Juan of Wilmington, Del.; two brothers, Manuel Gutierrez Barajas and Trinidad Gutierrez Barajas, both of Mexico; four sisters, Guadalupe Gutierrez Barajas of Mexico, Rosa Gutierrez Barajas of Grand Rapids, Mich., Elena Gutierrez of Arvin, Calif., and Soledad Gutierrez Barajas of Mexico; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www,griecocares.com.

WALTER E. STEFFY, SR. Walter “Rick” E. Steffy, Sr., 60, of Quarryville, formerly of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 24. He was the husband of Karen Bennett Steffy, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Horace and Harriet Messler Steffy. Rick was employed with G. Guizzetti & Sons Mushroom Farm in Landenberg as a truck driver. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association, and Southern Lancaster County Farmers Sportsman’s Association. Rick enjoyed flat-track motorcycle racing, and spending time with his family, and especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Walter E. Steffy II (Rebekah) of Oxford, and Nathan T. Steffy (Arianna) of Lancaster; three grandchildren, Adelynn, Caden and Emmersyn; one brother, Horace “Mickey” Steffy, Jr., of Lincoln University; and two sisters, Jennie Johnston of Ephrata, and Patti Arrowood of Clarkesville, Ark. He was preceded in death by a sister, Kathi Moore. A memorial service was held Sept. 30. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Wesley Church. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

JEANNE M. ROHEL HARKINS Jeanne M. Rohel Harkins, 89, of Kennett Square, died on Sept. 26 in her home at Crosslands Community. She was the wife of Joseph C. Harkins, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Jersey City, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Robert Rohel and the late Matilda Tomanek Rohel. Jeanne was known for her kind and compassionate nature; she was incredibly caring, a fantastic listener and had a great sense of humor. She loved to read, cook and take walks through Longwood Gardens with her husband and daughters. There was nothing Jeanne loved more than being with her family. She is survived by four daughters, Jeannie Astifan and her husband Bill of Chadds Ford, Judy Malkovsky and her husband Jeff of Pittsboro, N.C., Dr. Pat Harkins and her husband Jeff Stamets of San Antonio, Texas, and Kate Harkins of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and her grandchildren Christine, Elizabeth, John, Lauren, Terry, Brian, and Aaron. She was predeceased by her sister, Theresa Novotny. A funeral was held Oct. 1. Interment was at St. Joseph of the Brandywine Cemetery in Greenville, Del. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Patrick Church (memo: renovation fund), 205 Lafayette St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

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Hutchins called the festival the “brain child” of festival organizer Jeff Norman. “The brewers love this event because the people and volunteers who work the event are the best around,” said Norman, who was joined by his wife, Laurie and daughter, Hannah. “They’re on top of everything. We have to trust the people who are doing the hard work and volunteering. They’re why this festival has worked so well for so long.” Norman said that although he enjoys the fruits of his labors and others on the day of the Kennett Brewfest, the enjoyment is a shortlived one. “A week from now, I’ll be contacting the brewers and More than 3,500 beer lovers attended the festival. saying, ‘Who wants to be in the Winterfest?’” he said.

in the Northeast lined the periphery – names like Victory Brewing Company, Two Stones and Levante Brewing – breweries from other parts of the region joined in the festivities. This year’s festival – again serving as a benefit for Historic Kennett Square – expanded the connoisseur tasting, added some additional raffle baskets, and a second performance stage. The Kennett Brewfest and its companion the Kennett Winterfest accounts for about two-thirds of the annual budget for Historic Kennett Square, said executive director Mary Hutchins. “It’s really important to our program, so we handle it with kid gloves and are very careful with it. It To contact Staff Writer works because we have the support of the borough and Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com. the police,” she said.

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DEFENDANT: JAMES VINCENT LIOTT a/k/a JAMES LIOTT SALE ADDRESS: 778 Waterway Road, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of 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

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BEING Lot No. 6 on said Plan. TOGETHER with an easement for the placement of water and sewer lines across a 4 feet wide strip of the adjoining property, being a portion of Lot 7 as shown on said Plan, and specifically describe as follows:

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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

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BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of Hazel Road, said point being the southeasterly corner of Lot No. 7 on said Plan, and the southwesterly corner of the about to be described Lot; thence from said point of beginning, and extending along said Lot No. 7 in a northerly direction, 198.00 feet to a point in line of lands now or late of John Winters; thence extending along said land of Winters, north 75 degrees 38 minutes east, 101.00 feet to a point set on the westerly side of a 12 feet wide right of way; thence extending along said right of way, south 02 degrees 51 minutes east, 198.00 feet to a point on the aforementioned side of Hazel Road; thence extending along the side of said Hazel Road, south 71 degrees 29 minutes west, 78.00 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

(45 feet wide), said point marking the southeasterly corner of this about to be described tract and the southwesterly corner of Lot 6 on said Plan, conveyed herein; thence leaving said point of beginning along said Hazel Road or Avenue, south 71 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds west, 75.00 feet to a point marking the southwesterly corner of this tract and the southeasterly corner of Lot No. 8 on the said Plan; thence leaving said Hazel Road or Avenue and along said Lot No. 8 north 11 degrees 51 minutes 53 seconds west, 4.0 feet to a point in lines of Lot No. 8 and Lot No. 7; thence leaving said line, north 71 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds east, 75.58 feet, be it the same, more or less, to a point in the lines of Lot 7 and Lot 6, conveyed herein; thence along said line, south 03 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds east, 4.0 feet, be it the same, more or less, to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

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Local News Introducing the Wellness Institute of Chester County A Pennsylvania Licensed Massage Therapy School located in Exton As the professional knows, massage therapy not only provides comfort and relaxation, which in itself can have a positive effect on one’s health, but if properly applied, it also can promote the healing process of injury or illness. Although massage therapy should never take the

place of appropriate medical care and treatment, it is recognized as a form of complementary medicine. As the recognition of the therapeutic benefits of massage increases so does the need for highly skilled practitioners from reputable schools. Graduate in as little as six months.

The Wellness Institute of Chester County offers hands-on interactive educational programs that are essential in pursuing a career in massage therapy. In addition to the 600-hour massage therapy program, we offer varied levels of our workshops to enhance the knowledge and skills

of allied health care and massage practitioners while serving the non-professional as well. Our medically based educational team have many years of clinical experience. Students will learn from chiropractors, physical therapy assistants, and licensed massage therapists with

over 30 years experience. Come visit us at the open house event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Meet the instructors, staff, tour the classroom and participate in an open forum question-and-answer session on how you can get started in a career as

a licensed massage therapist. Refreshments will be provided. The Wellness Institute of Chester County is located at 403D Gordon Drive in Exton, Pa. Call 484-341-8598, visit www. WCofCC.com, or email WellnessCenterCareers@ gmail.com for more information.

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.

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LEGALS 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. PL AINTIFF: 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

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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. 17-10-602 Writ of Execution No. 2016-11798 DEBT $131,924.89 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in Lower Oxford Township, Chester County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a final subdivision plan of John J. Kelley and Lois C. Kelley, his wife, made by Kenneth G. Crossan, Professional Land Surveyor, dated June 3, 1987 revised July 16, 1987 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deedss, Chester County, as Plan 10430 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Duck Farm Road (T-334) (fifty feet wide) a corner of Lot No. 2 on said Plan, thence extending along said lot the (2) following courses and distances; (I) north eighty five degrees, forty six minutes, thirty five seconds west, two hundred ninety two and twenty two onehundredths feet to a point, (2) north four degrees, thirteen minutes, twenty five seconds east, one hundred forty nine and eighty one-hundredths feet to a point in line of lands now or late of David Delp and wife; thence extending along said lands south eighty five degrees, forty six minutes, thirty five seconds east, three hundred feet to a point on the westerly side of Duck Farm Road; thence extending along same, south seven degrees, eleven minutes, fifty three seconds west, one hundred 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

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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

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:

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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.

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 the same premises which CJD Group, LLC, via Indenture dated November 19, 2014 and recorded on November 20, 2014 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County, granted and conveyed unto Bruce Hill, in fee. 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 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

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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

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 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 856-482-1400 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

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PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C., 215790-1010 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

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ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or land situate in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

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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.

PLAINTIFF: First Niagara Bank, N.A., a national banking association, successor by merger to Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company and Willow Financial Bank VS DEFENDANT: JOHN D. HANAWAY 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

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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. 17-10-635 Writ of Execution No. 2010-04057 DEBT $150,366.71 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate in the Borough of Oxford, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania bounded and described according to a Final Plan Phase 1. Brookside Estates made by Vandermark and Lynch, Inc. and filed in Chester County as Plan #12457 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the northerly right of way line of Midland Drive (50 feet wide) said point being a mutual corner of Lot 32 and Lot 31 (the herein described lot) thence leaving Midland Drive and along Lot 32, north 13 degrees 41 minutes 37 seconds east 120.00 feet to a point in line of Lot 39, thence along Lot 39 and partially along Lot 40, south 76 degrees 18 minutes 23 seconds east 90.00 feet to a point a corner of Lot 30, thence along Lot 30, south 13 degrees 41 minutes 37 seconds west 120.00 feet to a point on the northerly right of way line of Midland Drive, thence along said right of way north 76 degrees, 18 minutes 23 seconds west 90.00 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING Lot 31 on said Plan. BEING the same premises which Brookside Estates, LLP, by Deed dated December 11, 1995 and recorded January 11, 1996 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 3982, Page 2245, granted and conveyed unto Jennifer A Middleman and David S Middleman, husband and wife. BEING known as: 109 Midland Drive, Oxford, PA 19363 PARCEL No.: 6-3-26 IMPROVEMENTS: residential property. PLAINTIFF: Citimortgage, Inc. F/K/A First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. VS DEFENDANT: JENNIFER A. MIDDLEMAN and DAVID S. MIDDLEMAN SALE ADDRESS: 109 Midland Drive, Oxford, PA 19363 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

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Voters who made donations for the 30 contestants of the Cute-As-A-Button contest raised $2,880. The funds will be donated to the A.I. DuPont Children’s Hospital through the WSTW “Help Our Kids” program.

County organizes second Color 5k to fight opioid and heroin addiction Following the success of the first Color 5K last year, the Chester County Commissioners, District Attorney, and members of the county’s Overdose Prevention Task Force are planning a second annual Color 5K run and walk, raising funds to combat the opioid and heroin epidemic. This year’s Color 5K will take place at Everhart Park in West Chester on Nov. 4. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. For details, visit http://chesco.org/color5k. The 2016 Color 5K attracted more than 800 participants and supporters, and raised $25,000 to help coordinate a “warm hand-off ” program with the county’s five hospitals, helping to transition those who have been saved from an overdose into treatment and counseling. Chester County Commissioners’ chair Michelle Kichline said, “The amazing community support that we received for last year’s Color 5K proved that there are, unfortunately, many people in Chester County who have been affected by this epidemic. This

event helps to raise awareness of, and funds for, the opioid and heroin crisis, but it also shows that those suffering from addiction, their families and friends are not alone.” “The opioid and heroin crisis is a great concern plaguing the nation, and it’s a concern that we, as a county, have been cooperatively addressing for some time now,” said Commissioner Kathi Cozzone. “While in Chester County the number of those abusing opioids is less than other areas of the commonwealth, we still need to provide education, counseling, and rehabilitation services to help our residents.” Funds raised through this year’s Color 5K will benefit a new program to provide oneto-one support for overdose survivors and their families and friends; provide overdose prevention information and outreach to first responders, hospital staff, family members and friends; and provide expedited admission into detox and a review of all treatment options for overdose survivors who agree to treatment.

“Americans are the numberone consumers of opioids and they are being abused by young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural,” added Commissioner Terence Farrell. “Prescription drug abuse has opened the door to heroin use, especially among young people, because heroin is cheaper and easier to obtain.” Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said, “The hard truth of the matter is that heroin and opioids have decimated this generation of American youth. In Chester County, we lock up the dealers and the pill pushers. But we also understand the need for a comprehensive approach to this health care crisis, including drug court, naloxone in the hands of our first responders, and coordination of innovative strategies by our Overdose Prevention Task Force. We work together every day to save every life that we can.” For more information on levels of sponsorship, contact Rebecca Brain, Chester County Communications Coordinator, at 610-344-6279 or email rbrain@chesco.org.

The auditorium at Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus was packed with hundreds of students. According to Health Career Pathways instructor Leslie Forest, “it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. No one was talking, there were no phones out. We knew right away we had the undivided attention of 952 students.” The presentation that had captured their attention centered on the impact Hurricane Harvey had on Houston, Texas. Specifically, the presentation focused on the effect the hurricane had on the students of the Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School (CTHS) in Houston. While the school, which is a career and technical education center like TCHS Brandywine in Downingtown, was not severely affected by the hurricane, nearly 200 students and faculty lost everything in the aftermath of the storm. TCHS staff had developed a campaign called “Making Change,” with the goal of creating 197 backpacks filled with school supplies for career and technical students at Dr. Kirk Lewis CTHS impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “When these students were told they had a short time to evacuate, they needed to take the most important things in the world with them. Given those circumstances, it’s not surprising to think they wouldn’t have been able to take their school supplies. With so many of these students displaced we felt that this is something we could provide that would bring some normalcy back into their lives,” said Forest. TCHS students were given the opportunity to sponsor a

student in this effort. TCHS students received the first name of their sponsored student and will be responsible for purchasing a new backpack and supplies to fill it. Students also have the opportunity to donate their spare change, which will be used to purchase additional supplies and help towards the cost of shipping the backpacks. Each student who donates to the campaign will have his or her name put on a star that will be placed on a large banner in the cafeteria. The banner is being donated by Denron Signs in Thorndale and is designed to resemble the Texas state flag. The campaign will last for two weeks. At its conclusion, the two schools are planning to have a simultaneous virtual assembly so that students, staff and administrators can meet one another and connect. Deborah Watson, school to career specialist at TCHS Brandywine, noted that the idea for “Making Change” stemmed from the school’s Big Team. The Big Team is the Student Assistance Program for TCHS Brandywine, which is responsible for creating a secure and drug-free environment and promoting mental health wellness. “Our Big Team was meeting and we began to discuss that we had students who had approached us about wanting to help in light of the many recent natural disasters. So, we began brainstorming and came up with the idea of looking to see if we could help career & technical students who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey,” said Watson. Frank McKnight, principal of TCHS Brandywine, believes that this initiative really reflects

the strong bond that students in career and technical education share. “What amazes me about the ‘Making Change’ project is how much the students and staff have really taken this idea and run with it. In my professional experience, I have always seen that students in career & technical education share a special bond,” McKnight said. “These students have never met their counterparts in Texas. Yet our students saw themselves in these students and are working hard to help them because they share that special bond of shared interests and educational pursuits,” McKnight added. The staff at TCHS Brandywine view “Making Change” as not just an opportunity to help those in need, but also as a learning opportunity for their students. James Fusco, marketing and financial services instructor, sees this as an important lesson in how to prepare his students for the world beyond TCHS. “I always hear my students talk about all of the problems in the world and how it can be overwhelming to figure out how to even begin addressing them. I think this project is important because it is an opportunity to solve a problem for one student at a time by restoring a sense of normalcy to their day to day lives,” Fusco said. The “Making Change” campaign will last until October 13. Anyone interested in making a financial contribution towards the cost of shipping or securing school supplies should email Deborah Watson at skillsusa@cciu.org or call the main office at 484-5935100 for more information.

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