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Lisa Moore sentenced on 5 counts Former Kennett Township manager is charged with Theft by Deception, Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds, Forgery, Tampering with Public Records and Access Device Fraud and will receive a prison sentence between three and 10 years By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

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At 1:25 p.m. on Oct. 4, former Kennett Township Manager Lisa Moore entered the crowded Courtoom #1 of the Chester County Justice Center, dressed casually in a black blouse, black leggings and a cream-colored sweater, and her blonde hair was tied in a ponytail. For the next 73 minutes, she sat nearly motionless beside her attorney, Julia Alexa Rogers, and addressed the Hon. David F. Bortner of the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County with a bare minimum of words. At 2:43 p.m., following a 73-minute hearing that sealed her immediate fate, Moore, 48, crossed her hands behind her back and accepted the gentle click of handcuffs by a county sheriff to her wrists. She was then led out of the courtroom and into custody, to begin her sentence as a prisoner of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As part of a guilty plea deal arranged by Moore, Rogers and prosecuting

attorneys William Judge, Jr. and Michelle Frei of the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, Moore was sentenced by Bortner and taken into custody on five counts stemming from her embezzlement of more than $3.2 million from Kennett Township beginning in 2013 and ending in 2019. Standing at a podium before Bortner, Moore was sentenced to incarceration in a state correctional facility for a minimum of three years and a maximum of 10 years for the crime of Theft by Deception, a felony in the first degree. Moore was also charged with the following crimes, which carry with them probation periods that will be added – consecutively – to her sentencing after her prison sentence is complete: • Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds, a felony in the first degree, which will carry a two-year probation sentence after her prison sentence is complete; • Forgery, a felony in the second degree, for which Moore will serve a one-year

probation; • Access Device Fraud, a • Tampering with Public felony in the third degree, Records, a felony in the for which Moore will serve third degree, that carries a a one-year probation. one-year probation; and As part of her punishment,

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Fourteen year-old musical headliner Dylan Zangwill of Exton – who was recently a contestant on “America’s Got Talent” -- delivered a searing performance at the sold-out Kennett Brewfest on Oct. 2, which drew more than 3,000 to enjoy the beers of more than 70 breweries. For additional photos, see Page 6A.

An autumn favorite returns By Chris Barber Contributing Writer

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The Unionville Opinion.......................5A Community Fair made a Obituaries.....2B, 3B & 5B glorious return last weekClassifieds..................4B end, and the autumn favorite did not disappoint folks who had waited the better part of two years for some outdoor fun in the community due to pandemic restrictions. The weather didn’t disappoint either, with the skies providing constant sunshine and temperatures in the 70s. Bonnie Musser, the president and lifelong supporter of the Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show, pulled out all the stops for the return of this 97-year tradition that highlights the crafts, animals and agriculture of southern Chester County. As the three-day event wound down on Sunday, Musser reported that she was pleased that the only mishap of the whole event was that someone lost a wallet. But it was turned in, so everything turned out pretty much perfect. Musser was especially pleased that the turnout was significant. The fair is held on the Willowdale

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Frequent president and longtime supporter Bonnie Musser has many memories of the farm show when she attended during her youth.

Steeplechase property along Street Road in Willowdale. By noon on Saturday, the whole hillside for parking was filled to the edges, with hundreds of people still coming in. As she looked out over the crowd, Musser explained that estimating the attendance was a little difficult because eager children kept running back and forth between the haunted house

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Moore is also required to pay restitution costs back to the township in the amount of $3,249,453 – the sum

and the bull riding and other attractions for repeated visits. In any case, the attendance was good— and everyone was enthusiastic. The fair started out in 1924 as a corn show called the Unionville Community Farm Production Show. Legend has it that the boys in the future farmers group in the high school brought in their corn after harvest Continued on page 3A

New borough manager in Oxford Pauline D. Garcia-Allen has been named as the new borough manager in Oxford. Borough Council made the appointment official at the council meeting conducted on Monday, Oct. 4. The appointment comes after an exhaustive search conducted by a search committee. Mary Higgins, a council member and the chairperson of the search committee said, “It was important for the Borough to identify and hire the best-qualified candidate, one who can effectively communicate with the many internal and external stakeholder groups within the Oxford region. Pauline is that person.” Garcia-Allen is a seasoned professional who holds a bachelor of science degree in journalism and media studies. She also has an extensive background in community and economic development, coalition building, program management, grant funding, and communications. “Pauline brings 20 years of professional experience, a diverse background, and existing relationships with various Oxford area stakeholder groups, all of which will serve the Borough well,” said council president Peggy Ann Russell. Garcia-Allen will begin her tenure with the Borough on Monday, Oct. 25. “I am excited to begin my tenure with the Borough,” she said. “The borough has a wonderful team in place which includes dedicated volunteers, elected officials, and staff, all of whom are committed to serving the residents and businesses in our community. I am honored to be a part of that team and look forward to contributing to the future successes of the organization, our community, and the region.” Borough Council expressed its gratitude to the members of the Search Committee, which included Spence Andress (the citizen representative), council member Ron Hershey, council member Mary Higgins, and council president Peggy Ann Russell.

Moran Farm Development moved to Planning Commission The annual Halloween Parade is also approved

By Betsy Brewer Brantner referring it to the Planning Contributing Writer Commission to work on a proposal. Council has Oxford Borough Council directed me to work with heard more discus- Planning. The Planning sion on the Moran Farm Commission will consider Development, which will concerns raised by residents now go to the Borough’s at the previous June public Planning Commission. meeting, held at the Public According to Borough Works Building. Questions solicitor Stacey Fuller, “The raised by the public, end result is that Council is Council and Planning will

be addressed there.” Fuller elaborated, saying, “Frost Development is requesting a zoning amendment to permit an age-restricted development on the parcel. However, the age restriction is not the important part. Their argument is because they are doing an age-restricted development, they also

want to do a higher density of homes.” No timeframe was given for the project to move through the planning process at this point. Another issue that keeps being brought up at the council meetings is the need for handicapped parking spaces. Marge Laigaie, a local resident, talked

about the need for more handicapped parking spaces. Laigaie resides at the Oxford Hotel apartments. Although Laigaie was asking for more handicapped spots in the new parking garage, it is important to note an ongoing problem experienced by Oxford Hotel residents. When the Continued on page 4A

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she stole during that nearly eight-year period. In addition, Moore must also pay various fees related to the legal and forensic aspects of her prosecution; will not be allowed to hold a position of fiduciary responsibility with any government or non-profit organization; will be required to inform any future employer about her conviction; and will be required to comply with the laws established by the state’s parole board. Prosecuting attorney shares details of crimes In his opening statements – during which he presented the terms of the agreed-upon sentencing -Judge replayed the details of Moore’s crimes, all of which have become a welldocumented trail of thievery and deception. A once-prominent figure in local politics and the Kennett community, Moore created her own personal parlor game of trickery with township funds that were intended to be used for employee benefits, the township’s police department, land preservation and several other township operations. From 2013 to 2019, she used the stolen money to pay for extravagant personal expenses. She traveled to Italy and France and Las Vegas, rang up substantial bills at clothing boutiques and gave money to family and friends. Moore also had money paid directly to herself, but never recorded the disburse-

ments in the township’s records. On other occasions, she would have the money paid to herself, but would record the payments as being made to known and normal vendors who did business with the township. The amount of Moore’s thefts increased year by year, accumulated through unauthorized payroll payments; payments to her personal credit card; unauthorized payments to her retirement fund; personal use of the township’s credit card; and other unauthorized disbursements. Moore also continued to raise her salary as the township’s manager, increasing her annual pay from $130,000 to well over $200,000 by claiming that she worked over 3,000 hours per year. In 2017, for instance, she booked herself for working 3,612 hours—or an average of 10 hours a day for 365 consecutive days – which led to rewarding herself a salary of $295,000 for these fabricated work hours. At one time, the township required two signatures for certain checks – one by Moore and the other by a township supervisor – but Moore side-stepped a second signature by using a stamp with the signature of one of the supervisors. When she needed checks paid to herself or her credit card accounts, she would write the check, sign it herself and then use the stamp signature of the supervisor. Moore used a township credit card issued in her name to rack up unauthorized purchases that totaled nearly $700,000. She also

engaged in acts of money laundering – transferring money from one township account to another – giving the appearance of normal transactions. She would then make another transfer, secretly moving the money from a second township account to one of her own accounts. Moore even concocted a scheme that bilked the taxpayers of an additional $50,000 a year, by pretending to be married to Brian Gore which, under township policy, extends full medical benefits to the spouse of a township employee. She also manipulated the township’s retirement savings plan to steal money from the township. Between 2014 and 2019, Moore was entitled to $33,000 in payments for retirement savings, but directed over $945,000 to her E*Trade account. In 2018, she was entitled to a payment of $5,000 from the township to this savings account, but Moore awarded herself over $353,000 in payments, a manipulation of funds that cost township taxpayers over $347,000 in lost funds during 2018. The intricate system that Moore had created began to unravel in April 2019, when the township police department received a report from the Capital One Fraud Department related to money transfers Moore had made. After an initial review, the investigation was turned over to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, who was assisted by Marcum, LLP, a forensic accounting firm hired by the township, in discovering the extent of Moore’s complex

fraud schemes. After an exhaustive eightmonth investigation, Moore was arrested on Dec. 10, 2019. ‘Once betrayed, trust returns slowly’ During the hearing, Kennett Township Supervisor Whitney Hoffman delivered a victim impact statement to Bortner that in many ways reflected the emotions, frustrations and setbacks of the many victim impact statements that were sent by township residents to Bortner during the last week. In her statement, Hoffman provided an overview of how Moore’s thievery turned a once “outstanding public servant” into an individual who could no longer be trusted, and who had single-handedly spiraled the township into “a crisis of trust and uncertainty” that tarnished the reputations of its staff and elected officials. “Our constituents demanded to know what happened and who was responsible,” Hoffman said. “Our employees, and [Hoffman and fellow supervisors Richard Leff and Scudder Stevens] were suddenly suspected criminals in the eyes of many – including our friends and neighbors. Township stakeholders wondered openly if we could fulfill our fiscal obligations, including payroll. Lisa Moore’s crimes could easily have paralyzed and ruined Kennett Township. “Despite what we have done since the discovery of her crimes – and the work of scores of people – we are

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On Oct. 4, former Kennett Township manager Lisa Moore was taken into custody on five counts stemming from her embezzlement of more than $3.2 million from Kennett Township beginning in 2013 and ending in 2019. She received a prison sentence of between three and 10 years at a state correctional facility, a lengthy probation period once her imprisonment ends, and she must pay the township full restitution costs for the amount she stole from the township.

still recovering.” Hoffman continued to detail the lingering impact that Moore’s long road of embezzlement and deceptions had on the township, saying that in the wake of Moore’s crimes, “we, as public officials, have all felt betrayed, angry and devastated,” and that the process of regaining the public’s trust in its local government “will take decades, if it ever happens,” she said. “Once betrayed, trust returns slowly.” ‘This is her judgment day’ After Hoffman’s statement, Judge told Bortner that he had not scheduled any additional comments

from township residents. “We took the position that in order to fully encompass [the residents’ comments], that their elected body would speak on their behalf,” he said. “I didn’t think it was feasible to open up the podium to 8,000 people [the township's population], and no one has specifically approached us about speaking today.” Bortner then invited anyone in the courtroom to provide additional comment. One woman stepped forward, but because she was not a Kennett Township resident, she was dismissed from the podium. In his closing statement, Judge again requested that Bortner impose the recommended sentence of the

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Local News guilty plea negotiation, which he said was “just and appropriate.” “The Commonwealth is suggesting to the court that this negotiated guilty plea considers the sophisticated, multi-faceted criminal scheme that occurred over the course of several years,” Judge said. “Lisa Moore was a trusted employee of the taxpayers, and she betrayed that trust. The defendant used her position as a public servant to perpetrate a fraud at great cost to the citizen’s faith in their government.” In her closing remarks, Rogers reiterated Judge’s statement, calling the agreement a “fair and just sentence.” Rogers said that during her conversations her client, Moore said that she understood that her crimes will “forever overshadow” the accomplishments she has made in the Kennett community. “She knows that this is her judgment day,” Rogers said. In the matter of financial restitution to the township, Rogers said that a certified cashier’s check in the amount of $1.2 million was given to the township earlier that day. Moore waived her right to make a statement before Bortner. After agreeing to the negotiated terms of the sentence, Bortner addressed the courtroom. “I hope this proceeding is some small measure of movement in the proper direction for Kennett Township in getting on with its future,” he said.

‘A time of great sadness’ At 2:40 p.m., following Bortner’s closing statement, Rogers placed her right hand on Moore’s shoulder and whispered in her left ear. Three minutes later, Moore was placed in the custody of a county sheriff, handcuffed and led from the courtroom. “It is a time of deep sadness that we are at this place, but we have, through a team effort of township employees, elected officials, the District Attorney's Office and professionals, been able to move forward from this terrible, terrible situation,” Stevens said after the hearing. “It is incredibly sad to see this person that we all loved and respected, with shackles fastened to her and led out of the courtroom. This is not a time of celebration. This is a time of great sadness.” Stevens said that the township will continue to use its resources to “bring the township back to the place where we need to be.” “We also have to be open to the community and those who disagree with what’s happened or have a perspective that differs from those of us who have been living through this,” he said. “We respect that, and we are anxious to hear from them and to continue to communicate. “Our goal is to be transparent and open and embracing for the whole of the community so that we can all come together at a time of deep sadness, and work through this.”

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for a display and evaluation. Since then, it has grown from a small gathering in what is now the Unionville Elementary School to a widely-known Pennsylvania attraction, drawing visitors from far beyond Unionville. The fair features many different events, vendors and entertainment for all. The fair opened to the public on Oct. 1, and the day before that the judges had already given out awards to craft, needlework, art and agriculture in the large exhibit barn. The fair queen and her court had likewise been selected. There was a lot of interest in the queen and princess honors, and many entries in the various categories that are judged. Tables and walls were full of contest submissions, and ten girls had competed for the queen and princess honors. Over at the cake and preserved food section, Wendy Walker, a contest judge, said that she had never seen so many canned items as entries. At the queen pageant, Claire Rawlins, 16, from Unionville High School, achieved that honor. Lily Barsamian was chosen the princess. Musser said she was very impressed with the knowledge and wisdom shown by the girls during their speeches. On Saturday the field was opened, and families were strolling the land, enjoying animals, food and displays. To contact Staff Writer A wide corral called Richard L. Gaw, email “Giggles and Grins” offered rgaw@chestercounty.com. young children the chance to

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Food judges sit around a table tasting entries to determine winners.

engage in games and event geared to their age group. The vendors were lined up as well and selling foods for anyone’s taste from sandwiches to ice cream and funnel cake. Rows of antique vehicles showed up for the car show as owners sat around and casually shared conversations with their friends. Meanwhile, Master Farmer and former Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Charlie Brosius of West Marlborough provided ongoing upbeat music with A room full of witches tried to scare the visitors in the haunted house. his restored calliope. By far the most interesting attraction at the fair were the farm animals including Free Estimates cows, goats and alpacas. Boilers, Furnaces Children and their parents crowded into and around the & Hot Water Heaters animal tents just for a chance All Fuels to pat one or two of them. One could hear parents tell children barely old enough to walk, “This is a cow.” There were also competi219 Birch Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 tions among animals with formal dairy cow and goat judging events. Ask for Jeff Continued on page 4A

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Excitement grew late on Saturday afternoon for the cow-milking contest, a longtime tradition that invites children, politicians, local farmers and queen pageant contestants to try their hands at milking The local UnionvilleChadds Ford School District elementary schools compet-

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Oxford Hotel was previously set up as an affordable apartment unit approximately 40 years ago, no parking spaces for the residents were included with the property. So now parking continues to be a concern for the residents living there today. Laigaie has asked council for more handicapped parking in the parking garage. Council asked their interim borough manager Cary Vargo to research the parking garage issue further. Spotts, Stevens, McCoy (SSM) engineer Kent Morey updated council on future projects concerning MS4 issues. The Phase I Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program began in November of 1990. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System (NPDES/ SDS) MS4 permit is designed to protect rivers, lakes and streams from polluted stormwater runoff. Morey is continuing to work on this within the borough. Council and Morey are also looking into financing issues

ed, with Pocopson School winning. That school was represented by principal Clif Beaver and student Will Simmons. In the adult/ queen category, frequent winner Earl Wickersham filled a four-cup jar with milk to continue his reign as champion. In addition to the animals, food and entertainment, there were robotics and STEM demonstrations, cow pie bingo, scarecrow

judging, lip-sync contests, hayrides, a 5K run and a wine and beer garden. In the midst of restrictions for the COVID-19 pandemic, Musser had the choice of total cancellation in 2020 or finding an alternative. She and her committee came up with organizing three “Tastes of the Fair” – one each in August, September and October on a large yard. These events were smaller than the normal fair, but

attracted friends of the event and maintained the spirit throughout the difficult year. Everyone was happy that the Unionville Community Fair was able to stage a full return in 2021 as the 100th anniversary of the event comes one step closer. The pageant participants were (back row, from left) Caroline Willey (queen alternate) and Claire Rawlins (queen), and (front row, from left) April Chou, Kassidy Hoover, Lily Barsamian (princess), Ilze Mondradan, Ellie Gallo (princess alternate), Ella Troiano and Katrina Wallace.

connected with the program. Morey will continue to work with the borough manager regarding this. SSM engineer Mark Stabolepszy updated council on the Streetscape Phase 4 project, saying, “The design is 90 percent completed,” he said. “We are waiting for a Highway Occupancy Permit from PennDOT. Stabolepszy explained that the plan was submitted to PennDOT which required an overlay on Locust Street. The update on Octoraro Alley, according to Stabolepszy, includes improvements to the sidewalk and street. Pauline Garcia-Allen from Econ Partners updated council on ongoing grants and possible future grants. She did tell council that work must be done on the Octoraro Alley by June 30, per grant requirements. Garcia-Allen also informed council of the desire to improve the water main on Mt. Vernon from Pine Street to Third. A discussion of funding opportunities for the police department in line with the current needs was also presented to council. Samantha Perdick from

AT&T presented council with a proposal to install six antennas on top of the parking garage. Rent would be paid to the borough if the proposal is approved. The plan will need to go before the Zoning Hearing Board due to height restrictions. It was announced that regular meetings of borough council will return to the advertised schedule of the first and third Monday of each month, beginning in October. Police Chief Sam Iacono informed council about a speed detail in the school zone which will continue throughout the year. Mayor Phil Harris reported that he continues to work with Lincoln University and the Student Government Association in the hope of giving the university more of a presence in the borough. Fuller informed council that BB &T intends to sell their building to a non- BB &T entity. Fuller will inform them per their agreement, the lease of 40 parking spots within the garage will be discontinued. She also said there is a lot of interest in that building. In answer to a ques-

tion from a representative of Sycamore Crossing’s Homeowners Association last month, Fuller researched if it is the borough’s responsibility to pay for the costs of the streetlights in the development. Fuller said, “Borough council has not accepted the streetlights for Phase I, so payment for the bill to PECO for streetlights is not the borough’s responsibility. In other business, a motion to adopt Ordinance 945-2021 amending section1-502, authorized activities of fire company was tabled. Council approved a motion to approve a professional services agreement with Meliora Design for the Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Grant Program. Council approved an extension request for Sycamore Crossing Phases 6 and 7. Council approved a motion to approve the 2022 Minimum Municipal Obligation for the NonUniformed Employee Pension Plan in the amount of $44,606.98. Council approved a motion to approve the 2022 Minimum Municipal

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Obligation for the Police Pension Plan in the amount of $127,227.81. Council approved a motion to approve a Special Events Application for the Oxford Area High School – Homecoming Parade on Oct. 8, in accordance with the guidelines of CDC and the PA Health Department. Council approved a motion to approve a Special Event Application for the Halloween Parade on October 28 in accordance with the guidelines of CDC and the PA Health Department. Council approved a motion to approve OMI’s First Friday events for October, November and December, in accordance with the guidelines of CDC and the PA Health Department. Council approved a motion to approve Payment No. 1 in the amount of $82,890.00 to Eagle Contracting & Landscaping for the 2021 Water Main Replacement. Council approved a motion to approve the HARB Recommendation for 320 Market Street, Oxford. Council authorized an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding notice requirements for ZHB and

conditional use hearings for 247 review. Council approved a motion to approve an Escrow Release for Sycamore Crossing Phase 3 - $272,105.00, Phase 5A $42,373.00 and Phase 5B - $33,539.00. Council approved the escrow release request No. 1 for the former Coldiron Subdivision in the amount of $245,720.00. Council approved a motion to approve a license and service agreement with Civic Plus to provide website services at the annual cost $3,195.05. Council approved a motion to approve the police chief’s request for re-allocation of funds in the 2021 budget to facilitate the purchase of duty weapons (handguns) in the amount of $8,109.80 and one patrol car in the amount of $34,675.00. Vargo reported that the budget season is underway and borough officials are working on the budget. Council president Peggy Russell thanked all the public officials, consultants and the police and public works department for all of the hard work during the recent tornado.

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The Chester County Press has been in the newspaper business since 1866. In honor of National Newspaper Week, which started on Oct. 3, we offer this editorial written by Joseph G. Wingert about the importance of newspapers to Pennsylvania communities. Wingert is the publisher of the Bucks County Herald and the current chairman of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association’s Board of Directors. National Newspaper Week presents an opportunity to reflect on the value of journalism: an American treasure essential to our way of life. Around the globe and nationwide, across the commonwealth, and in our own backyards, newspaper journalists provide the accurate, fair, timely and thorough reporting individuals and communities need to make informed decisions. It is no surprise that news consumers in Pennsylvania continue to make newspapers, along with their websites and other digital platforms, the top source for local news and information. Why is that? Newspapers are the most trusted source of news and advertising, according to data. Pennsylvania newspapers offer strong social and economic value to the state and its communities. A newly released report from the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association shows that in 2020 alone the state newspaper industry contributed $1.3 billion to the commonwealth’s economy. Moreover, newspapers and their employees are deeply rooted in the areas where they do business, which is proof of their high levels of commitment, engagement and community understanding. I publish a weekly newspaper in Bucks County that covers everything from Boy Scout projects to school board meetings. Our strong local focus expands nationally, however, when the news directly impacts our community. That was the case recently when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of construction of an interstate gas pipeline that our community does not want. We covered events commemorating the lives of 18 county residents who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. There are nearly 300 newspapers in Pennsylvania just like ours. All of them are well read and essential to the fabric of their communities. They cover local government, schools, sports, arts and culture, business, houses of worship, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations. These local newspapers publish pictures of schoolchildren at spelling bees and centenarians celebrating birthdays. They cover 4-H fairs, publish obituaries, report on stream cleanouts, and not only provide residents with severe weather forecasts but also explain the human and economic toll in the aftermath of storms. Local newspapers report on the politics and public policy that are vital to citizens’ health and welfare. “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government,’’ Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1787, “I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” As we consider the value of newspapers with the beginning of National Newspaper Week on Oct. 3, take time to think about how your newspaper impacts your quality of life. To me, newspapers record the first draft of history. They are essential. They are an archive of events. Everything that is printed is important to someone. Enjoy your newspaper. If you are not already a subscriber, become one. Read public notices and attend a municipal meeting. Write a letter to your editor. Send a tip to the newsroom. Watch a news video; listen to a podcast. Do business with your newspaper’s advertisers. Ask a journalist to speak to your class or civic group. Your support will make your community stronger and a great place to live.

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The lawmaker pledges to explore all possibilities for medical facility State Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) issued the following statement concerning Tower Health’s recent decision to close Jennersville Hospital in 2022: “Jennersville Hospital has served southern Chester County and the surrounding community since 1959. My family and I have received high-quality, compassionate medical care there many times, including earlier this year. “Tower Health purchased the hospital four years ago. Tower came in with new

leadership and a promised commitment to the community. As Tower’s financial woes mounted, I was assured that major decisions regarding the future of the facility would be made in consultation with local stakeholders, including me. Unfortunately, Tower did not keep its word to me or the people of our area. “I learned of the decision to close the hospital from the press release Tower issued on Tuesday. Tower’s abrupt announcement is a betrayal of the trust this community placed in

its stewardship. I am disgusted and disappointed that local stakeholders were not consulted prior to this announcement. “In addition to operating the only emergency room in our area, Jennersville Hospital hosts the Southern Chester County Emergency Medical Service, also known as Medic 94. A closure of the Jennersville emergency room would directly impact Medic 94 and the already overworked volunteer ambulance services in our area. It would also lead to increased response

times for folks in need, as ambulances have further to travel to West Chester or Newark. “As a lifelong resident of this area, I want to make it very clear that my focus is on the future of the facility. I am working with several organizations that have expressed interest in the future of the hospital. I also welcome input from anyone in our community who has suggestions or feedback. Together, we will rise to meet this challenge as we have so many others in recent days.”

Penn Township officials respond to planned closing of Jennersville Hospital The Penn Township Supervisors issued the following statement regarding the Tower Health decision to close Jennersville Hospital: Jennersville Hospital has been a fabric of the southern Chester County community for more than 100 years serving the health, welfare and safety needs of our community faithfully. Each of us and our families have been served well and served personally by the hospital. As host community to Jennersville Hospital, no township has been more supportive of the existence of Jennersville Hospital, as evidenced by the 15 years of our community picnic, the shared space of our Penn Township Park, and the development of our community centered around it. No municipality will be more impacted by this announcement.

Tower Health’s purchase of the hospital in October of 2017 brought with it a hope for change and new leadership who pledged to serve our community more comprehensively. While the financial woes which have plagued Tower Health were well-documented in recent months, nevertheless, the assurances we, and our whole community, received, indicated that the situation was well in hand with viable bidders. Clearly, that was not the case as Penn Township Supervisors and other state officials were both shocked and disappointed to learn of the closure decision literally at the same time as the employees. No one at Tower Health ever included any community stakeholders in this momentous decision, but rather, they sprung it

on our community at large without asking for input or help. While businesses have every right and responsibility to make appropriate business decisions, in the case of life-saving hospitals there is a higher level of responsibility. Jennersville Hospital is the home of the only emergency room and medical helipad for our entire region of southern Chester County. Southern Chester County Emergency Medical Services (Medic 94) is also housed in the emergency room. Clearly, the closure of the hospital will have a deleterious effect upon our community in increased cost for emergency services, increased time for ambulances and medics to be on each call, fewer employees of the hospital supporting our school sys-

tem, and so on. In the coming weeks, Penn Township supervisors and staff will be working with state and county officials in any way possible to focus on a brighter future for Jennersville Hospital. It is our sincere belief that this presents a challenge, to be sure, but more importantly, an opportunity. We urge our community members to continue to patronize and support all the doctors, lab and other services, and pharmacy in the medical office building as this situation unfolds. We wish to assure our community that Medic 94 will remain in Penn Township, and we have offered Medic 94 a temporary home in the township building. We will continue to update the community as details emerge.

Chester County Commissioner completes Excellence in Leadership Program Chester County Board of Commissioners vice chair Josh Maxwell has completed the Center for Excellence in County Leadership (CEL) program, a premier professional development curriculum administered by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP). The training included intense classes in leadership style, managerial versatil-

ity, interpersonal dynamics, problem-solving, and decision-making, among other areas. “CCAP is a great organization that advocates for favorable state and federal legislation, programs and policies on behalf of Pennsylvania counties,” said Chester County Commissioners chair Marian Moskowitz. “The organization is com-

mitted to supporting effective county government, which includes rigorous leadership training for commissioners state-wide. I commend Josh for taking time to complete this course, to make himself a more highly-skilled public official in service to the residents of Chester County.” CCAP’s 2021 CEL proCourtesy photo County gram was produced by York, C h e s t e r Pa.-based The Professional Commissioners vice chair Josh Maxwell. Edge, Inc.

Haunted park and hayride is back The Oxford Area Recreation Authority is holding the popular Haunted Park and Hayride on Friday, Oct. 8 and Sat., Oct. 9, a welcome return after the event was cancelled in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The popular event takes place at the Oxford Area Regional Park, 900 W. Locust St., Oxford. For the weekend, the site will be transformed into a haunted park with scares and frights that make a perfect start for the Halloween season.

Visitors take a tractordrawn hayride into the fright zone, where you never know what spooks you will encounter. A hearse display and entertainment including Master David Sword Swallower are scheduled, plus there will be a tarot card reader on hand both evenings. The event runs from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The first two rides each evening will be gentle scares only, appropriate for younger children and the those who prefer a less frightening experi-

ence. After that, the rest of the night is full fright with scares for all. Hayride tickets are just $5 for ages 9 and under, or $10 for those ages 10 and up through adult. Tickets may be purchased in advance through a link on the OARA website. There is an additional $10 charge to visit the fortune teller, adults only, for entertainment purposes only. The Haunted Park and Hayride is a fundraiser for the Oxford Area Recreation Authority, composed of East Nottingham, Elk,

Lower Oxford, and West Nottingham Townships as well as Oxford Borough. This event will comply with the latest COVID-19 protocols. All details subject to change. In the event of severe inclement weather, check the website or Facebook for updates or rain date, if necessary. For more information about the event, or to be a volunteer, visit the Facebook page Oxford Area Recreation Authority, or visit the website at treasoara.wixsite. com/oxfordrecreation.

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Local News Sold-out Kennett Brewfest draws more than 70 breweries A crowd of more than 3,000 beer lovers packed the Genesis Healthcare parking lot on Oct. 2 for the Kennett Brewfest, an annual festival that provides funding for Historic Kennett Square. Those in attendance enjoyed spectacular autumn weather, samplings from more than 70 breweries and a memorable musical performance by 14-year-old Dylan Zangwill of Exton.

The Oct. 2 Kennett Brewfest drew some very unique headwear choices.

Photos by Richard L. Gaw

Kennett Brewfest tickets were all sold in less than two hours.

Hidden River Brewing Company of Douglassville, Pa. offered attendees samples of their UTTU, VAST and Clouds Above the River beers.

Those in attendance not only enjoyed beer tastings, but a gorgeous autumn afternoon.

Musical headliner Dylan Zangwill ripped through a setlist that included songs by Queen, the Beatles, Tom Petty and many other well-known artists.

In addition to beer tastings, vendors served a wide array of food.

Candace and Dan Tomczak of Wilmington enjoyed their pretzels and beer.

This couple let loose during a performance by Dylan Zangwill.

No festival is complete without merchandise.

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An autumn celebration: The Great Pumpkin Carve 2021 If you’re over the age of 50, you likely remember the television special, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” that was broadcast on Oct. 27, 1966. There were whimsical scenes of kids carving pumpkins accompanied by the superb soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi, with the popular tune “Linus and Lucy.” The show captured the hearts of millions around the country and was quickly linked with Halloween. It has become a symbol of the season, along with crimson-leafed maples and rustic farm stands on back country roads. The Chadds Ford Historical Society welcomes this time of year with a joyous celebration, The Great Pumpkin Carve. Who would ever believe that an orange, strangelooking type of squash would generate an unofficial holiday and a multi-billion dollar industry? The word pumpkin derives from the Greek “pepon,” meaning “large melon.” Pumpkin carving originated in England in the 1600s. The term Jack O’Lantern came into use to describe light flickering over peat bogs, a phenomenon sometimes termed “Will O the Wisp.” It was also linked with the 19th century practice of people in Ireland and

Scotland, who often carved strange images on turnips and other vegetables to represent spirits coming to life around the time of the Fall harvest. Poet John Greenleaf Whittier wrote “The Pumpkin”: “…When wild, ugly faces we carved in its skin… Glaring out through the dark with a candle within!” Why the scary faces and flickering lights? An Irish folk tale mentions a farmer named Jack who had a terrifying encounter with the devil, Jack later wandering the Earth for a place to rest while he carried a hollowed-out turnip with a glowing ember inside. Superstitious people tried to protect their homes with Jack O’Lanterns to ward off evil spirits and vampires. The stranger the image, the better they served to scare off unwanted entities. Pumpkin carving around the Chadds Ford area started to attract public attention when artist Andrew Wyeth began displaying his own carvings at the Chadds Ford Inn (now Brandywine Prime) in the 1970s. Wyeth’s creations became so well liked, they attracted large crowds. The event later moved up Creek Road to the Chadds Ford Historical Society, where it has been pleasing visitors of all ages for almost three decades.

A very spooky pumpkin at the Great Pumpkin Carve.

One of many intricately carved pumpkins at The Great Pumpkin Carve.

Children carving a pumpkin at The Great Pumpkin Carve.

The Great Pumpkin Carve 2021 will be held on the grounds of the Historical Society at 1736 Creek Road in Chadds Ford for three days: Thursday, Oct. 14 and Friday, Oct. 15 from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 3 to 9 p.m. More than 70 giant pumpkins will be carved by talented artists, and displayed in an open-air setting. See the pumpkins

“come to life” as these creative illustrators decorate them with a huge variety of captivating images and light them with candles for everyone to enjoy. All three nights will offer live music, the ever-popular, kid-friendly Haunted Trail, raffle prizes, local craft beers and wines, as well as plenty of food. Admission is $15 for adults 18 and older, $5 for those age 7

to 17. It is free for children 6 and under and to all Historical Society members. Membership is offered at the gate. All tickets need to be purchased the nights of the event (no pre-event sales). If you have questions, please visit www.greatpumpkincarve. com. Gene Pisasale is an historian, author and lec-

turer based in Kennett Square. He has written ten books which focus mostly on American history. His latest book is “Forgotten Founding Fathers: Pennsylvania and Delaware in the American Revolution.” His books are available on his website at www.GenePisasale. com and on www.Amazon. com. He can be reached at Gene@GenePisasale.com.

The Haunted Trail.

Shrek image on carved pumpkin.

Haunted house scene on a carved pumpkin.

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Obituaries LORRAINE ODORISIO MOULDER Lorraine Odorisio Moulder, a resident of Oxford, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sept. 29. She was 87. She was the wife of the late John H. Moulder, who predeceased her in August of 2019. Born 1934 in Kennett Square, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Nicholas Odorisio and the late Dolores Orlando. After graduating from high school, Lorraine worked as an operator for Bell Telephone. She then became a teacher’s aide at Greenwood Elementary in Kennett Square. Lorraine was a parishioner at St. Patrick Catholic Church and spent time volunteering at the church as well. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Shanty Shakers RV Club, and a stitching club in Angola by the Bay. Lorraine enjoyed traveling, RV-ing, camping, finding a good bargain, and spending quality time with her family and friends. She loved to play games, especially dominos and cards. While Lorraine was a good competitor, her family will always fondly remember her impressive knack for bending the rules.

Loyalty and compassion were two of Lorraine’s main principles in life. She was always there for others and never failed to put her family first. Lorraine is survived by her son, Eric E. Moulder (Camela); her daughters, Cindy Owens (Mike), Donna M. Kelly (Steve) and Lisa McNamara (Shannon); her brother, Nicholas Odorisio; her sister, Frances Brittingham; 11 grandchildren; as well as 7 great grandchildren with another on the way. In addition to her husband, John, Lorraine was preceded in death by her son, John H. Moulder, Jr.; her brother, Anthony Odorisio; and two sisters, Lucy Lafferty and Marie Bonifacino. A viewing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6 and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 7 at Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 W. State Street in Kennett Square. Following Thursday’s viewing, Mass will begin at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 212 Meredith Street in Kennett Square. Masks are respectfully required. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to Willow Tree Hospice, Amedisys Foundation, 3854 American Way, Suite A, ATTN: Willow Tree Hospice of KSQ, Baton Rouge, La. 70816. Arrangements by Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square.

WANDA SUE CRAFT Wanda Sue Craft, of Nottingham, passed away on Sept. 26 at Calvert Manor Health Care Center in Rising Sun, Md. She was 74. She was the wife of Tom Craft, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Droop Mountain, W. Va., she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Myrtle Kellison McMillan. She enjoyed reading and especially loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Tina Craft of Nottingham; one son, Rich Craft (Vanessa) of Nottingham; three grandchildren, Cole Craft, Jordyn Craft and Tiffany Burns; and one brother, Bedford Kellison of Roanoke, Va. Services are private. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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Sharon Ruth (Johnson) Hughes, a resident of Newark, Del., passed away suddenly on Sept. 25 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. She was 68. Born in Newark, Del. and raised in Bucks County along with her 7 siblings, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Johnson and the late Virginia Shaw Johnson. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Jennifer L. Tetlow (and her husband Raymond) of Kennett Square; her son, John Hughes of New Hope, Pa.; one sister, Judith of Newark, Del.; one brother, James of Yardley, Pa. and five grandchildren, Pierce, Rhianna, Tanner, Gavin and Grayson. She was predeceased by 5 brothers and sisters, Kenneth, Darlene, Eric, Gary, and Debra. Sharon was a councilwoman for the city of Newark, representing district 2 for nearly three years. She worked tirelessly for the people and the city that she loved and vigorously advocated for those who were less fortunate. She had been recently quoted saying, “I don’t shy away from big problems. I jump in, I roll up my sleeves, I help.” Even before being elected, Hughes was a regular in Newark politics. Her first run for council came in 2005, when Jerry Clifton initially decided not to seek re-election, but then won in a historic write-in vote. She fell short again in 2014 and three years later, she filed to run against Clifton but withdrew from the race before the election. “Sometimes you have to run a few times before they’re ready for you,” she said during her 2019 campaign. “I never lost my enthusiasm. I truly believe [voters] were just saying, ‘Not yet.’” She worked on many issues, including pandemic response, urban development and environmentalism. She also focused on the impact and the relationship with the University of Delaware, on the city of Newark at large. She was passionate about her volunteerism and support of numerous local organizations including League of Woman Voters, Newark Senior Center, and the Food Bank of Delaware. She enjoyed spending time with her 5 grandchildren, travel with her family, gardening, political debate and she adored her pets. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her caring heart, her compassion for those in need, and she was a trusted friend to those near and far. Her personality made everyone feel special and important and she was very protective of her relationships. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her legacy will live on for years to come. Services were held on Oct. 1 at First Presbyterian Church of Newark. Interment will be held privately at Head of Christiana Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to either the Newark Senior Center https://newarkseniorcenter.com/general-donations/ or the Food Bank of Delaware https://www.fbd.org/onlinedonations. Arrangements are by Matthew J. Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory (1800-FUNERAL). To offer condolences to her family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

Barbara Lowe, age 93, a longtime resident of Chadds Ford, passed away peacefully on Sept. 8 at the Crosslands Retirement Community in Kennett Square. Born on Nov. 6, 1927, in Kirkham, England, she was very proud of her Lancashire, England heritage. She was the daughter of the late James Jolly and Sara Alice (nee Benson) Birket. Barbara was the beloved wife of Reginald Wilmot Lowe, who survives her. They were married on Dec. 7, 1957 in England and enjoyed almost 64 years of marriage. After marrying, she and her Reggie first relocated to Canada where he was employed, and then to the United States for other employment in Southeastern Pennsylvania, first in the Poconos, then in Philadelphia, settling finally in Chadds Ford. She attended Birmingham Friends Meeting in West Chester, and she was active in the Religious Society of Friends for many years, first at Green Street Meeting in Philadelphia where she assisted in the children’s Sunday School program and later as a faithful attendee at worship and participant in many activities at Birmingham Meeting. Always welcoming, Friends, neighbors and personal friends were greeted with a warm smile and often invited in for “a proper cup of English tea and biscuits” at her home. She was an active member of the Brandywine Craft Guild and appreciated the simple pleasures of life, including embroidery. Barbara delighted in seeing birds, especially robins, at feeders outside her kitchen window. She enjoyed watching and playing with little children and small dogs, especially her Corgis, (the favorite breed of Queen Elizabeth II, she would note) and later her Yorkies, and treating the canine pets of neighbors who stopped by for treats. She enjoyed engaging with the Amish during trips to Lancaster and the local markets. She often reminisced about her courtship with Reggie in English country villages and their adventures traveling in Canada and the U.S. Interment was at the Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery in West Chester on Sept. 24. A memorial service will be held at a future time at the Birmingham Friends Meetinghouse. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Barbara Lowe’s memory to Birmingham Friends Meeting. Arrangements are being handled by Kuzo and Foulk Funeral Home in Kennett Square. Please visit the online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

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2 Story (2,232 sq. ft.) Home w/ 10 rooms, 2 full baths on 2 Deeded tracts (1+ acre each) Features: First floor: Mud Rm, Kitchen, Dining Rm, Living Rm, Parlor, Full Bath, Large Hallway Second Floor: 2 Bedrooms, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchenette, Full Bath, Hardwood Flrs. Attic & Basement Storage. Gas Central Air and Heat (new 2018), Gas Water Heater (2017), Public Utilities. Additional amenities include: Garden Walkway thru Grape Arbor to Garden Tool/Potting Shed. 2 Story Frame Barn (32x36) with Metal Siding, Concrete Floor, w/ 2 overhead automatic garage doors, outside stone fireplace with Gazebo and Picnic Area. Beautiful yards with mature trees, paved blacktop drive and parking area, Vintage iron fence bordering front of property. Beautiful property being sold to settle the Estate of Charles L. Hannum. Come prepared to Buy. Terms of Real Estate, 10% down day of sale, balance and settlement within 45 days of sale. Real Estate inspection by appointment only. Contact Auctioneers. Attorney: Winnie Sebastian Office # 610-932-3550 Terms by Estate of Charles L. Hannum, Executor Lawrence C. Reese For Brochure updates, information, photos, terms and conditions, please contact Auction Company or check website at martinauctioneers.com. ALL ITEMS SOLD, “AS IS, WHERE IS”, Statements made day of sale take precedence over all printed material. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Starting at 9:00 am, Lifetime Collection of personal property, antiques, furniture, local memorabilia, & barn finds. Brochures and listing available. Large Auction w/ possibly 2 auctioneers selling part of the day. Check Auction Zip #27759 for additional photos and information. “All items to paid for on day of auction” by Cash. Credit Cards with 3% fee. Pre-approved good PA Checks. Certified funds for all out of state buyers. No Buyer’s Premium

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF W. Ronald Kepler, also known as William Ronald Kepler, late of Lower Oxford Township, Chester County, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above named W. Ronald Kepler having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: Hope H. Kepler, Executrix c/o Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire, 208 E. Locust Street, P.O. Box 381, Oxford, PA 19363, Phone: 610-932-3838 9p-22-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is given that the Board of Supervisors of New Garden Township will hold a public hearing to consider passage of the following ordinance at 7:00 PM on October 18, 2021 at its Municipal Building located at 299 Starr Road, Landenberg, PA 19350. Following the public hearing, the Board will consider the enactment of the proposed ordinance during its regular meeting of October 18, 2021. The preamble and summary follow: An Ordinance pursuant to the SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP CODE, as amended, Amending the code of ordinances of New Garden township as a result of the sale of the new GARDEN wastewater systems By repealing CHAPTER 6, MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES, articles i AND ii; repealing chapter 149, sewage sludge; AMENDING CHAPTER 152, SEWERS, By Amending ARTICLE I, MANDATORY CONNECTION, §§152-1 through 152-3, AMENDING ARTICLE II, TAPPING FEES, §§152-7 and 152-9 and repealing article ii, tapping fees, §§152-8, 152-10, and the tapping fee schedule, REPEALING ARTICLE III, SEWER RENTS AND CHARGES, AMENDING ARTICLE IV, PROTECTED SEWAGE DISTRICT, §§152-19 and 152-24, REPEALING article v, Connections; reservation of capacity, and article vi, sewage pump regulations, amending article vii, sewage grinder pumps, §§152-39 through 152-46, Amending Article viii, use of retaining tanks, §152-55; amending chapter I70, SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT, by amending article ii, terminology, §170-5, definitions, amending article Iv, procedures, §17010.B.(2), Plan submission standards, §170-14.C, SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, §17015.E(2), REQUIRED GUARANTEES, §170-17.C., PERMITS, AND §17018, AS-BUILT PLAN SUBMISSION, AMENDING ARTICLE VI, DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS, §170-39 EASEMENTS AND OTHER UTILTIES, AND §170-41, SANITARY SEWERS AND AMENDING ARTICLE IX, IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS, §170-67, INSPECTIONS AND §170-71, DEDICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; AND BY AMENDING CHAPTER 200, ZONING, BY amending ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS AND WORD USAGE, §200-9, definitions, AMENDING ARTICLE III, ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS, §200-15.1, PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER, AMENDING ARTICLE IX, C/I COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, §200-5.c, CONDITIONAL USES, AMENDING ARTICLE XI, UNIFIED DEVElOPMENT DISTRICT, §200-55.e, QUALIFYING CONDITIONS, amending ARTICLE XVI, DESIGN STANDARDS, §200-99.b, general regulations, AMENDING ARTICLE XVII, SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS BY AMENDING §200124, HOME OCCUPATIONS, §200132, RESIDENTIAL CONVERSIONS, AND ADDING A NEW §200-135.1, PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITIES; AND BY PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE. EFFECTIVE five days from the date of enactment.

This ordinance repeals or amends provisions of the Code of Ordinances as a result of the sale of the New Garden wastewater treatment and collection systems to Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater, Inc., a public utility. A summary of each of the provisions of the proposed ordinance follows: Section 1. Repeals Chapter 6 pertaining to the New Garden General Authority and New Garden Township Sewer Authority. Section 2. Repeals Chapter 149 pertaining to disposal of sewage sludge. Sections 3 - 10. Amend Chapter 152, Sewers, by amending mandatory connection and certain tapping fees provisions, repealing certain tapping fee provisions and the tapping fee schedule, repealing sewer rents and charges, amending provisions applicable to the protected sewage district, repealing certain provisions applicable to connections, reservation of capacity, and sewage pump regulations, and amending sewage grinder pumps and use of retaining tanks provisions. Sections 11 - 14. Amend Chapter 170, Subdivision and Land Development, by amending definitions and provisions related to procedures, plan submission standards, subdivision and land development agreements, required guarantees, permits, as-built plan submissions, design and improvement standards, easements and other utilities, sanitary sewers, improvement construction requirements, inspections and dedication and acceptance of public improvements. Sections 15 -20. Amend Chapter 200, Zoning, by amending definitions and provisions relating to the establishment of districts, public water and sewer, C/I Commercial Industrial District by permitting a public utility facility by conditional use, amending unified development district qualifying conditions regulations, design standards, supplemental use regulations, home occupations, residential conversions, and adding a new §200-135.1 pertaining to standards for public utility facilities permitted by conditional use. Section 21. Saves from repeal accrued rights and obligations including pending claims and liens. Section 22. Effective five (5) days after enactment. A full text copy of the draft ordinance is available for public examination without charge or may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof at the Municipal Building. For more information, please contact Ramsey Reiner, Township Manager (610-268-2915). William R. Christman III, Township Solicitor 9p-29-2t

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In the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County, Dockett # 2021 -03532-NC Notice is hereby given that the Petition for the Change of Name has been filed in the above-named Court, praying for a decree to change the name of David Jermaine Palmer- Twyman to David Jermaine Palmer. The Court has fixed the 27th day of September, 2021 @ 2:00pm in Court room No. 3, Chester County Courthouse, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as the time and place for the hearing of said Petitioner, when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted. 10p-6-1t

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ELK TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD NOTICE is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Elk Township will hold a Public Hearing at the Elk Township Building at 952 Chesterville Road, Lewisville, Pennsylvania, on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at which time the Board will hear the following matter:

Application of Renato DeDominicis for the following zoning relief: 1. A variance from Zoning Ordinance Section 1201(B)(2)(a), or other zoning relief, to permit construction of a residential accessory structure (barn/garage) located forward of the front line of the principal residence on the Property; and alternatively, 2. A variance, or other zoning relief, from Zoning Ordinance Section 1603 to permit enlargement of a nonconforming structure (an accessory garage/barn) by more than fifty percent (50%) of the floor area; and 3. A special exception, or other zoning relief, to permit the proposed enlargement of the accessory barn/garage in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the existing floor area. Applicant’s property is located at 502 Elk Mills Road and is UPI No. 70-4-13.2. Applicant’s property is located in the AP Agricultural Preservation Zoning District and consists of approximately 6.5 acres. Applicant proposes construction of a 50’ by 20’ accessory residential structure (barn/garage). This is a second hearing on this application, after a remand from the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County, Pennsylvania. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the public hearing scheduled above and require an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the Township Secretary at (610) 255-0634 to discuss how Elk Township may best accommodate your needs. Neil E. Land, Esquire, S o l i c i t o r , Brutscher, Foley, Milliner, Land & Kelly LLP, 213 East State Street,Kennett Square, PA 19348 10p-6-2t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF HELEN JANE KEELEY a/k/a HELEN J. KEELEY, DECEASED. Late of London Britain Township, Chester County, PA. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to LORA A. KEELEY, EXECUTRIX, c/o Catherine T. Duffy, Esq., 300 W. State St., Ste. 300, Media, PA 19063, Or to her Attorney: CATHERINE T. DUFFY, ECKELL, SPARKS, LEVY, AUERBACH, MONTE, SLOANE, MATTHEWS & AUSLANDER, PC, 300 W. State St., Ste. 300, Media, PA 19063 10p-6-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that the London Grove Township Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2021 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the London Grove Township Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA. The public is invited. 10p-6-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of New Garden Township will consider the enactment of the following proposed ordinance during its regular meeting of October 18, 2021. The preamble and summary follow: AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO THE SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP CODE, AS AMENDED, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP CHAPTER 162, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING, BY EXCEPTING SELF-HAULING FROM THE COLLECTOR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT, RENAMING ARTICLE II, AND CLARIFYING THE LOCATIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF COVERED DEVICES. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022. SECTION 1. Amends § 162-3, Collector Registration Required, to except selfhauling from the collector registration requirement. SECTION 2. Amends Chapter 162, Solid Waste and Recycling, by renaming Article II. SECTION 3. Amends § 162-22.C, Household Hazardous Waste, by clarifying the locations for disposal of covered devices. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be effective January 1, 2022. A full text copy of the draft ordinance is available for public examination without charge or may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof at the Municipal Building. For more information, please contact Ramsey Reiner, Township Manager (610-268-2915).

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF Norman G. Laffey, Sr., late of West Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of the above-named Norman G. Laffey, Sr. having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are requested to make known the same and all persons indebted to the said decedent to make payment without delay to: Karen L. Kauffman and Andrew I. Laffey – Successor Co-Executors c/o Attorney: Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esquire 208 E. Locust Street Address: P.O. Box 381 Oxford, PA 19363, Phone: 610-932-3838 10p-6-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, October 21st, 2021 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, November 22nd, 2021. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 21-10-107 Writ of Execution No. 2015-07822 DEBT $45,196.73 ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, SITUATE in Franklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a final subdivision plan for Thompson Estates, made by Brandywine Valley Engineers, Inc. dated 4/28/1995, last revised 1/17/1996 and recorded in the Recorder of Deeds Office Chester County as Plan No. 13534 as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pin to be set (Typical) on the southerly side of Thompson Circle, a common corner of Lots 16 and 17 on said Plan, thence extending along Thompson Circle the four following courses and distances (1) North 52 degrees 06 minutes 19 seconds East 50.76 feet to a point of curve (2) in the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 175.000 feed the arc distance of 97.02 feet to a point of tangent (3) North 83 degrees 52 minutes 13 seconds East 6.79 feet to a point of curve and (4) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 25.00 feed the arc distance of 39.27 feet to a point of tangent on the Westerly side of Forrest Gump Road, thence extending along same, South 06 degrees 07 minutes 47 seconds, East 334.55 feet to a point, thence extending South 82 degrees 51 minutes 02 seconds West 89.50 feet to a point a corner of Lot 16 thence extending along said Lot, North 20 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 317.81 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. CONTAINING 45,704 square feet of 1.049 acres more or less. BEING Lot 17 on said Plan. BEING part of the same premises which Thomas C. Thompson and Edith D. Thompson, his wife by Deed dated 8/22/1996 and recorded in Chester County, in Record Book 4075 page 1615 conveyed unto Thompson Estate Homes, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation, its successors and/or assigns. Tax Parcel 72-2-61.17 PLAINTIFF: Wright Restoration Services, Inc VS DEFENDANT: Al Cruciano & Mary Jane Cruciano SALE ADDRESS: 139 Thompson Circle, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: LAMB McERLANE PC 610-430-8000 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase

money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 9p-29-3t

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IMPROVEMENTS thereon: a residential property PLAINTIFF: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-R11 VS DEFENDANT: James Lafferty Jr. SALE ADDRESS: 114 Graves Road, Oxford, PA 19363 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 855-225-6906

Plan of Auburn Hills, prepared by Hillcrest Associates, Inc., dated 4-25-2002, last revised 11-26-2002 and recorded in Chester County as Plan No. 16614, as follows, to wit: Beginning at a point on the Southerly side of Cezanne Court Cul de sac, a corner of Lot No. 28 as shown on plan; thence from said point of beginning along the said side of Cezanne Court on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 60.00 feet the arc distance of 47.79 feet to a corner of Lot No. 33; thence along Lot No. 33 and also Lot No. 32 the 2 following courses and distances: (1) South 09 degrees 26 minutes 31 seconds West, through the bed of Sage Way (50 feet wide private right of way), 221.43 feet to a point of curve; (2) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 150.00 feet the arc distance of 47.82 feet to a corner of Lot No. 30; thence along Lot No. 30 the following 3 courses and distances: (1) North 53 degrees 35 minutes 09 seconds West, crossing a drainage easement, 151.56 feet; (2) North 85 degrees 09 minutes 51 seconds West, 126.83 feet; (3) North 32 degrees 07 minutes 53 seconds West, 41.02 feet to a point in line of Lot No. 28; thence along Lot No. 28 the 2 following courses and distances: (1) North 52 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds East, 264.07 feet; (2) South 82 degrees 58 minutes 05 seconds East, 74.43 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning. Being Lot No. 29 as shown on said plan. Together with and subject to the use of Sage Way (a common 50 feet wide private right of way) as shown on said plan. The 50 feet wide private right of way to be used and maintained by Lots No. 29, 30, 31 and 32 and to be used for public pedestrian access. New Garden Township shall have to right to access for maintenance vehicles and equipment. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO APRIL D. CUSTER WHO ACQUIRED TITLE BY VIRTUE OF A DEED FROM KATHRYN D. PEOPLES, DATED MARCH 5, 2014, RECORDED MARCH 6, 2014, AT DOCUMENT ID 11334490, AND RECORDED IN BOOK 8894, PAGE 58, OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. PARCEL NO.: 60-5-15.22

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twentyone (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 9p-29-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

PLAINTIFF: PNC Bank, National Association VS DEFENDANT: April Custer, AKA April D. Custer SALE ADDRESS: 101 Sage Way, Landenberg, PA 19350 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC 614-220-5611 N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 9p-29-3t

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Obituaries CARL NORVICK HANSEN, JR. Carl Norvick Hansen, Jr., a resident of Nottingham, passed away on Sept. 25 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa. He was 67. He was the husband of Patty Atwood Hansen, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Carl Norvick, Sr. and Esther Taylor Hansen. Carl was employed with N W Workman Trucking of Port Deposit, Md. as a milk hauler. He was raised on a farm in Nottingham and farmed in his earlier years. He enjoyed debating politics. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Kaitlyn A. Lowe (Spencer) of Elkton, Md.; one son, Carl Norvick Hansen, III of Nottingham; one granddaughter, Julie Hansen of Fla.; his dog, Finn; two brothers, Floyd Hansen of Md. and James Hansen of Nottingham; and three sisters, Edith Zartler of Md., June Frey of Quarryville and Anna Lawson of Va. Services are private. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

CAROLYN “CAROL” DUGGER Carolyn “Carol” Dugger, a resident of West Grove, passed away on Sept. 28 with her family by her side in West Chester. She was 53. Carol was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Carol was born on April 26, 1968 to the late Thelma Williams Dugger and the late Otis Dugger. She was the youngest of 12 children, two of which preceded her in death. She resided in West Grove in her childhood home for the duration of her life where she and her husband, Jose, raised three children. Carol loved to have family get-togethers and spending time with her children and grandchildren, who truly adored her. She enjoyed her animals, especially her cats. She loved her yearly trips to Tennessee with her sister Vonalee and family and her morning coffee with her brother Frank and sister Rachel. She opened her heart and home to anyone that needed it. She will be deeply missed by all. Her memory will be cherished and kept alive by her spouse, Jose Vergara, her children, Almita Montgomery (William), Jose Vergara, Jr. (Amanda), and Cristina Cameron (Chris); her two grandchildren, Cristopher and Maevis, her sisters, brother and many nieces and nephews. Services were held on Oct. 5 at the Foulk Funeral Home in West Grove. Burial will be private. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

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CURTIS WILSON Curtis Wilson, 85, of Quarryville, passed away on Sept. 26 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mildred Jeanell Buttrey Wilson, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Butler, Tenn., he was the son of the late Alfred and Lola Eggers Wilson. He was a man who truly loved his family. He was a hardworking man who worked many days starting before the sun rose and ending well after it set. He loved spending as much time as possible with all those that he loved. He loved his church and church family, and he visited often with his Pastor Ron Rush. Curtis was very special to many people. He was a husband, father, brother, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was Pop-Pop and will forever be in his family’s hearts. He is survived by two sons, Gary Wilson (Sandi) of New Providence, John Wilson (Trish) of Little Britain; one daughter, Debbie Messner (Mike) of Morgantown; and was blessed with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom loved their Pop-Pop. He was preceded in death by two sons, Mark Wilson and Matthew Wilson. Funeral services were held on Oct. 2 at New Providence Baptist Church in New Providence, Pa. Interment will be in Auburn Baptist Cemetery in Landenberg. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

ROSAMOND L. DUPONT Rosamond L. duPont, passed away at Westmorland in Kendal at Longwood on Sept. 26. She was 91. Known as Roz or Rosie, she will be remembered for her charisma, zest for life, trove of friendships and love of poetry and the arts. Born March 28, 1930 to Burton J. Lee, Jr. and Rosamond S. Auchincloss, Rosie was raised in New York City. She graduated from The Chapin School in Manhattan and Garrison Forest School in Maryland, and she attended Vassar College and Columbia University School of Nursing. She was married to Francis I. duPont II in October 1950, raising five children while living in Kinston, North Carolina; Wilmington, Delaware; and Winnetka, Illinois. She was an active tennis player at Wilmington Country Club and enjoyed horseback riding in the woods and fields of the Brandywine Valley. After divorce from Mr. duPont in 1972, Roz returned to her work in nursing, earning her BSN degree from University of Delaware in 1973. She worked at Crozer-

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Chester Medical Center for several years and was on the nursing staff of Kendal at Longwood for 17 years, attaining the position of RN Nurse Manager before retiring in 2001. During these years, Roz forged a loving bond with the artist, sculptor and teacher Bernard J. Felch of Landenberg, where they lived for many years in a converted church that was the setting for innumerable gatherings devoted to friendship in art, music and literature. They were married in 2007. Roz and Bernie also enjoyed traveling with friends to France, Italy, Croatia, Spain and Mexico. A lifelong passion for books led Roz to amass a collection of over 30,000 volumes, with core collections of poetry (including many signed 1st editions), 20th century novels, photography, art monographs, and history. In 2005, she opened RLD Books, a bookstore offering rare and used books in Kennett Square, where she would invariably be found in rapt conversation with loyal customers and delighted walk-ins. The store was closed in 2019. Roz moved to Kendal at Longwood in October 2017,

where she renewed friendships with many former colleagues on the nursing staff and found both new and familiar friends among the residents. Rosamond was predeceased by her second husband Bernard J. Felch and her siblings Burton J. Lee III and Susannah Lunt. She is survived by her sisters Mary Jo Balkind of Syosset, N.Y.; Marion Lee and Cecilia deWolf, both of Manhattan, N.Y.; brothers Jared Erskine and Timothy Lee of Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.; her first husband Francis I. duPont of Chadds Ford; sons Augustus I. duPont of Greenwich, CT; Emile F. duPont of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.; and Louis R. duPont of Starksboro, Vt.; daughters Maria S. duPont of Chadds Ford and Sophie G. duPont of Broomall, Pa. and stepdaughters Andrea D. McMullin of Atlanta, Ga.; Lindsey Felch of Malvern, Pa.; and Meredith N. Kittrell, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Donations in memory of Rosamond may be made to the Delaware Art Museum or the Brandywine Conservancy.

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