Chester County Press 06-26-2019 Edition

Board approves new system of checks and balances

Township fraud investigation reaches interview stage

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

A non-specified number of individuals connected to the governance of Kennett Township are currently being interviewed by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and Marcum, LLP – a forensic auditor hired by the township – as part of the continuing search to find the source – or sources – of possible fraud in the township, an investigation that is soon to enter its fourth month.

In a statement announced at the June 19 Board of Supervisors meeting, board chairman Scudder Stevens said the interview phase has begun, but did not specify which township employees or officials are being inter-

viewed. It’s the latest step to learn more about an issue that has gripped the township, one that first came to light on April 25, when Stevens and supervisors Dr. Richard Leff and Whitney Hoffman were notified by the fraud department at the township’s bank that its officers had found a number of suspicious transactions on township accounts.

In an official Kennett Township press release sent on May 11, the supervisors wrote that they carefully reviewed the findings with the bank, legal and law enforcement representatives and immediately referred the matter to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Also, steps were taken to make sure no further unauthorized transactions took place.

On May 14, former township manager Lisa Moore was placed on paid administrative leave, and in an official release issued on May 20, the supervisors announced that they dismissed Moore from her job, “after new information was discovered and brought before the supervisors,” the release stated. “The dismissal action was coordinated with the township’s legal and human resources representatives.”

On June 5, Stevens read a brief joint statement that said that the investigation was in the final stages of securing records and documents from both internal and external sources, and that the DA’s Office and forensic auditor were in the

Beneath blue skies, county balloon festival attracts

27,000

By Richard L. Gaw

Writer

For the past 13 years, Debbie Harding of Air Ventures begins her

June by appealing to the weather gods for sunshine and minimal winds, as she and hundreds of volunteers, balloonists

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U-CF budget and new press box approved

By JP Phillips Correspondent

The June 10 work session and June 17 UnionvilleChadds Ford School Board meetings were packed with approvals, discussion, and disagreements on process. As expected, the board

approved the $90,261,207 school budget for 20192020. This represents a tax increase of 2.28 percent for Chester County and 2.23 percent for Delaware County.

During the work session, Supervisor of Athletics Pat Crater presented a contract

to sell a sign on a planned new stadium press box to Premier Orthopaedics at a cost of $4,200 per year, with the district retaining a one-year renewal option for four years. Many board members were not aware that this signage was for sale. Board member Gregg

Connective Festival organizers, Sherrow, and Stay receive Citizen Recognition Awards in Oxford

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

A dedicated community volunteer, a post office

employee who is particularly helpful and cheerful, and a hardworking committee that organized the first Connective Art & Music

Festival were this year’s recipients of the Citizen Recognition Awards in Oxford Borough.

A Citizen Recognition Award was presented to the volunteer committee that planned and organized the first Connective Art & Music Festival. Those serving on the volunteer committee for the festival included the following: Bethany Atkinson; Mary Lou Baily; Mary-Laura Buchner-Hulse; Scott

Daugherty; Tony Derrico; Jane

committee members are pictured here).

Lindner asked what type of research was done to determine a fair price for the advertising. Board member Bob Sage questioned whether other companies were approached. Crater responded that Premier came to the district with the offer. Sage also asked if there were any

financial relationships with Premier, and Crater replied that one of the doctors is the U-CF paid team physician. Crater explained that the new press box was not funded by the district, so parents and students were charged with raising the

Franklin supervisors begin to address alternative energy sources

By John Chambless Staff Writer

The future of alternative energy sources in Franklin Township was brought up at the June 19 Board of Supervisors meeting, paving the way for future developments.

Several months ago, zoning officer Jeff Vogels approached the board about developing a solar array/ alternative energy ordinance, since the township does not have one. After receiving some inquiries on the subject, the board agreed it’s important to have regulations in place so that there will be consistency with future projects. Vogels provided a summary of considerations, and the

board members agreed that small and medium solar installations would continue to follow the regulations for accessory structures. Large, commercial-scale solar arrays will need to have specific guidelines surrounding installation, maximum height, buffers, glare/reflectivity stormwater, decommissioning, site restoration and financial security. The board directed Vogels to draft an outline of a solar, alternative and wind energy ordinance for review at a future meeting. Supervisor Donna Dea suggested adding wind energy to the ordinance. There are two zoning issues in the township. The owner of 1620 New London

Oxford Borough seeks school district’s help with improving pedestrian safety near schools

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Oxford Borough mayor Lorraine Durnan Bell made an appeal last week for the Oxford Area School District to help find a solution to concerns regarding the hir-

Hiring and training crossing guards has become a concern

ing and training of crossing guards who are stationed near the school.

Bell made a presentation at the school board’s June 18 meeting, explaining to district officials that she and Oxford Borough Police Chief Sam Iacono want to

ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists.

Currently, the school district and the borough split the costs for the salaries for the crossing guards. The mayor of Oxford Borough has oversight of the crossing guards.

Bell said that she received multiple telephone calls from people expressing concerns about pedestrian safety around the school. She shared the issues that were raised with school district officials, and over the course of the last year she

has met with the superintendent, business manager, and a number of different school district committees.

“We let you know that this was an ongoing concern, and that we were trying to address it,” Bell explained.

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and vendors prepare for the annual Chester County Hot Air Balloon Festival. This past weekend, the gods responded. Beneath a postcard-perfect sky and light winds, the 13th annual Chester County Hot Air Balloon Festival drew 27,000 visitors to New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon, where they witnessed three consecutive days of spectacular weather, and dozens of balloons of all shapes and colors dotting the sky.

While the festival included tethered balloon rides and balloon glows, there was also a lot of activity on the ground as well, including monster truck rides, helicopter rides, a Kids Zone, motorcycle riding instruction, a balloon history display, several demonstration activities, live music,

Another hot air balloon launch is about to begin.

and a beer garden for adults that featured several varieties from Victory Brewing Company, wines from the Harvest Ridge Winery and cider from Rebel Seed Cider.

One special demonstration helped connect ballooning with an even larger investigation of the skies.

“The Franklin Institute’s Traveling Science Show

Many of those in attendance at this year’s festival enjoyed picnic basket lunches along with their views.

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Oxford mayor Lorraine Durnan Bell presented the awards to Clarissa Sherrow, Karen Stay, and the volunteer committee for the 2018 Connective Art & Music Festival last week. The Citizen Recognition Awards were established in 2006 as a way to recognize the individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made contributions to the Borough of Oxford and its citizens.

Bell commended Sherrow for her wide range of vol-

came to the festival to conduct presentations on the science behind rocketry in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first man on the moon, and helped make the link that the original balloon flight was an attempt to discover the skies or outer space, and to literally reach the stars,” Harding said.

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unteer activities in the community. Sherrow helps out the Oxford Police Department by working to reunite lost or stolen animals with their rightful owners. She is a co-sponsor for the Oxford Chapter of Meals for Shields and a longtime volunteer at the annual Relay for Life event in Oxford. She is also a volunteer for SILO, the Connective Art & Music Festival, and the Veterans’ Day Breakfast that is held each year for military veterans in the area.

“Clarissa has worked tirelessly to help those in need,” Bell said. “She has

done so much as a volunteer for the town. Clarissa is one of a kind, and I commend her service to the citizens and businesses in Oxford.”

Bell also commended Stay for her work in improving the quality of life for residents in Oxford. Stay is an employee at the Oxford Post Office. Bell said that she goes above and beyond to serve customers of the post office. The mayor added that Stay’s “caring smile and helpful ways” make a big difference for her customers.

“Karen is an asset to our local post office and our

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Balloon Festival is a sponsor of the Chester County Hero Fund, as well as other local youth community groups, such as our local Boy Scouts and athletic groups, where portions of the proceeds of this year’s festival have been directed.

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

town,” Bell said.

The first-ever Connective Art & Music Festival put some of Oxford’s best attributes on full display last August, highlighting not only the local arts and music community, but also the many shops, restaurants and organizations that make Oxford such a special place to live and work. It took dozens of volunteers to make the event a success, but a core group that served on a festival committee handled much of the planning for the inaugural festival.

“Taking on the endeavor of organizing an event unlike anything that our town has ever seen or done is in itself commendable,”

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Road has said he is selling the property, since the stormwater requirements are cost prohibitive. He has been told he must end all of the business activity at the property by June 26 if he hasn’t complied with the Conditional Use requirements by that time.

The abandoned property at 3327 Appleton Road is still waiting for the Court of Common Pleas judge to make a ruling. Solicitor Mark Thompson said the judge works alone and there are no time requirements for issuing a ruling. Thompson expects a ruling sometime this summer. The entire report can be reviewed on the Township website (www.franklintownship. us). The ongoing issue of reducing runoff into local streams was also addressed. At the April 17 board meeting, the supervisors had

Bell said.

“The months and thousands of hours that this committee put into thinking through every possible scenario is overwhelming, but you did it,” Bell told the members of the volunteer Connective Festival Committee who had gathered for the award presentation. Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. and the Oxford Arts Alliance took the lead in planning and organizing the festival, but a wide crosssection of the community was involved as volunteers.

Those serving on the volunteer committee for the festival included Bethany Atkinson; Mary Lou Baily; Mary-Laura Buchner-

authorized the advertisement of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Plan for the White Clay Creek/ Christina River watershed, and the Pollutant Reduction (PRP) Plan for the Big Elk Creek/Chesapeake Bay watershed. After 61 days, the township has received no public comments. The supervisors authorized LTL Consultants to submit the revised S4 Permit to the DEP no later than June 28.

Board chairman John Auerbach reviewed the types of projects the township could do as part of the permit, including stream bank restorations (expensive and could wash out); basin retrofits (which are also expensive and run the risk of washouts); or tree planting. The plantings are less expensive, grants are available, and have multiple benefits.

Township staff would do the tree planting, mostly on private properties.

In other business, the board noted that the

Hulse; Scott Brown; Caitlin Daugherty; Tony Derrico; Jane Edgington; Johnny Johnston; Allie King; Betty Kramer; Dan Meixell; Crystal Messaros; Bruce Mowday; Melissa Pacella; Cara Patti; Judy Petersen; Neeley Spotts; Brian Wenzka; and Erica Winne. Bell told the festival volunteers, “The Connective Festival was a great success because of all the work that went into the planning and organizing. Your commitment to this challenge is appreciated. I commend your service to the citizens and businesses in Oxford.”

To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

heat exchanger on the Township Building heater is leaking and the heater needs to be replaced. The board voted to move forward with the purchase of the new heating system from Marano Plumbing and Heating in an amount not to exceed $7,000. Auerbach noted that the township recently purchased two parts from eBay to fix the building’s air conditioner for $50, and is hoping the plumber will install them.

During public comment, Paul Lagasse asked about the recently passed referendum allowing alcohol sales in the township, and what needs to be done. Solicitor Mark Thompson said that the results were certified by Voter Services and will be sent to the Liquor Control Board. Nothing more needs to be done by the township.

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process of analyzing and qualifying those documents, a process which will continue for a period of some months.

Stevens also said on June 5 that Police Chief Lydell Nolt had recently received a joint memo from the investigators stating that they were in the final stages of securing records and documents, both from internal and external sources.

In announcing that the interview phase of the investigation has started, Stevens apologized for not being able to provide specific information, such as the list of individuals who are being interviewed, by advisement from the DA’s Office.

“I also cannot speculate or discuss who is being interviewed, the subjects covered, or how long the interview phase may take,” he said. “As we are able, we will provide further updates. I appreciate your understanding as we work to fully support the investigation and not to do or say anything which might jeopardize it.”

Stevens then introduced David Woglom, Associate Director for Public Service at the Meyner Center at Lafayette College for the Study of State and Local Government. Woglom, who was hired by the township to help find a qualified township manager, told the audience that he was hired to be a “procedure person” who will make “recommendations to the board to seek, recruit and ultimately hire the best candidate that is available in the marketplace,” he said.

Woglom said that the deadline for applications will be July 10, which will be

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$40,000 expense. During public comments on June 17, Quarterback Booster Club parent and president Erica Burns explained the fundraising efforts done by the club, and said the new press box was really a community effort.

followed by two rounds of interviews with candidates. After the interview process, the board will announce their choice at a public meeting in August, and expect that the new township manager will begin his or her job by late September.

“The nature of my practice is that I know many of the managers and assistant managers in all of southeast Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley, and I bring that input to the board to help them make a decision,” he said. “I do not decide who the next [Kennett Township] manager will be. Rather, what I do is help the board with providing input and process to help them make the decision as to who the next manager will be.”

Woglom said that the background check of the successful candidate for the position will come in two stages.

“On an informal basis, I’ll do a background investigation if the board will be interviewing people in southeastern Pennsylvania – managers and assistant managers in that area – [because] there’s a good chance I will know them or know of them,” he said. “More formally, prior to making the appointment, the board will do a very formal background investigation of the finalist that they will hire.”

Woglom said he has received between 10 and 12 applications so far, and that the supervisors will likely interview as many as 10 candidates.

Stevens also introduced interim township manager Alison Rudolf, who began her new job on May 28. Previously, she had served as the township manager for Lower Moreland Township for 26 years.

Rudolf thanked the many

targeted workshops, customized planning sessions and hosting on-site visits. Penn would provide 150 hours of this type of support. The five district personnel would then integrate the knowledge gained within the district.

people in the township who have welcomed her to her position, and said that since beginning her job, she has met with many of the key stakeholders in the township to get an understanding of the township’s key initiatives. Later in the meeting, she spelled out the work she is doing to review the township’s policies and procedures, to identify what Stevens said are “areas that can be improved, made more efficient and effective in keeping with best practices, and made more secure.”

Based on Rudolf’s recommendation, the board approved a resolution to designate Fulton Bank as the township’s depository and authorize the transferring of township accounts to the bank. In addition, the authorization of check writing will require at least one supervisor’s signature on all township checks.

“It was my determination that the time was now to do this, and there was no reason not to do it,” she said. “It secures the fact that we know who the signers are. There is no question about the new accounts, and while these investigations are ongoing and while we don’t know what the outcome is, we know that there will be added security to our bank accounts.”

“There is a tremendous amount of time being spent by the supervisors in reviewing every transaction that goes through at this point,” Stevens said. “This will help to open up that log jam, because there will be new accounts and new checks. Everything will be fresh.”

In other township business, supervisor Whitney Hoffman was appointed as the township’s secretary/treasurer, filling the position previously held by Moore. Township

Bob Sage thought that the district should at least look at other mental health programs to better judge the value of Penn’s program from a price and quality standpoint. However, the board approved the contract with a 7-1 vote on June 17.

solicitor David Sander said that it is common in townships in Pennsylvania to have an elected board member serve in this capacity. As secretary, she will sign township documents, and witness signatures on resolutions and ordinances. As treasurer, she will provide assistance to the township manager.

The board approved a cooperative effort to enter into a “memorandum of understanding” with East Marlborough Township to split the cost of improvements projected for the intersection/bypass at Route 1 and Route 82.

Sander said that the two municipalities received a grant to perform improvements at the intersection, and that the memorandum states that once the design phase is completed, Kennett Township will bid, award and work with the contractor on the project. In addition to the grant, Kennett Township’s available funding for the project is capped at $61,100.

The board agreed to waive the township’s stormwater ordinance regarding future

trails that are constructed in the township, with the following conditions: That the township follow Chester County Conservation District requirements regarding township trail projects; that the township engineer ensure that trail projects follow Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plans and revisions; that township trails be designed to avoid concentrated discharge and/ or increases in flow rates which could result in adverse impacts to a downgradient property, unless agreed upon in advance by an affected property owner; and that all township trails must be designed to avoid concentrated discharges that may lead to erosion.

The board also approved a proposal from the Delta Development Group that requests to assist the township in seeking a multimodal transportation grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, to help pay for a planned roundabout the Five Points intersection in the township, which is estimated to cost $2.2 million.

By agreeing to the proposal, the township will pay Delta Development Group $1,500 per month.

During her township manager’s report, Rudolf said that it is anticipated that the Clifton Mill Bridge, which is currently closed for repairs, will re-open at the beginning or mid-July. She also said that work on the refurbishing of the Pennock and Parish trails has begun, and urged people to use these trails with caution while they are under construction.

Rudolf concluded her report by saying that repairs have begun on the Longwood Gardens bridge overpass, and that delays during this period are anticipated to occur on Route 1 near Longwood Gardens between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be no Board of Supervisors meeting on July 3, and the township office will be closed on July 4 and 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

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In a phone call, Nolen explained that depending on the grade, Pocopson students could be pre-assessed and regrouped five to eight times per year. He said the pilot program, if successful, will roll out to all schools.

Board member Vic Dupuis spoke about the inadequacies of the current press box -- no heat, no air conditioning, too few electrical outlets and not enough space. Regarding any perceived endorsement by having advertising on the press box, he said that since there are so many advertisers currently associated with the football program, showing favoritism by having Premier signage on the press box is a “diluted risk.”

Board member Tom Day reminded the board that the district could re-evaluate the program at the end of 2020, and not renew the contract with Premier, so it really is a one-year arrangement. The motion to approve the sign passed 7-1, with President Jeff Hellrung voting no. Board member Gregg Lindner was out of the country and not present for any voting.

Based on questions raised by the board in May, Director of Pupil Services Leah Reider was back during the work session to give more details regarding an administration-proposed $25,000 contract with the University of Pennsylvania’s consortium on mental health.

Reider explained that the program would allow a team of five district personnel to work with Penn by attending

“Basically, one in five students, ages 13 to 18, live with a mental health condition,” Reider said, and explained that the district wants to take a proactive versus a reactive stance in dealing with issues.

Jeff Hellrung voted no.

In response, board members on June 11 showed support for taking steps towards mental health education, but still did not feel that the administration provided enough information to them. Board member Steve Simonson asked about measures of success after one year. Tom Day wanted a more solid plan for how the information will disseminate from those five people to the rest of the school.

Speaking about the Penn consortium and the Premier sign on the press box, Hellrung expressed his disappointment with the administration’s process during the work session.

“Several things are coming before us without the kind of staff work I would look for,” he said. “Is this a competitive rate? Are there other alternatives? Have we already kind of, sort of, made a commitment and now it is before us? I’m not comfortable with it for many reasons.”

During the work session, Assistant Superintendent John Nolen explained a new

approach to teaching math to third through fifth grades that will be piloted at Pocopson in 2019-2020. In all schools, children currently are split into two math levels (one being a faster paced, more in-depth enrichment class) based on their assessed math skills, and tend to stay in those groups for the whole year. Pocopson will add additional assessments at the beginning of each unit or chapter, so students could be reassigned based on their understanding of the upcoming material.

“The thing that we don’t like, and we’ve never liked, is once you’re labeled as ‘You’re in enrichment’ or ‘You’re not in enrichment,’ that can tend to describe

who you are as a math student,” he said. “The fact that they [Pocopson math teachers] are being much more nimble pre-assessing and moving students based on their skill and needs is a significant change, and an important change.”

Several new positions were approved by the board, including hiring Kendall Warren in a new position, Director of Special Education. U-CF budget...

Oxford Borough Council discusses refinancing a loan, ordinance changes, and a settlement agreement

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Oxford Borough Council

handled a full agenda at its meeting on June 17, topped by a discussion about the possibility of refinancing a loan to get more favorable interest rates, as well as the approval of several ordinance changes that have been in the works.

The borough is in the process of obtaining a $4 million bridge loan to pay for the construction of the multi-modal transportation center and new borough administration building.

Borough manager Brian Hoover talked about the possibility of refinancing an existing loan that has a floating interest rate that is higher than what the borough could get now.

By refinancing the loan, Hoover said, the borough would save about $300,000 on debt-service payments. Additionally, the borough could be able to pay off the refinanced loan early, saving even more money on the back end of the loan.

“It’s a good deal for the borough,” Hoover said.

The borough manager also provided an update about construction work on the garage. In the coming weeks, the pre-cast portions of the parking garage will be arriving, Hoover said. It will be a 45-day process to install the pre-cast por-

tions of the parking garage, and once that work is finished the exterior part of the structure will really start to take shape.

As work on the parking garage continues, the borough is starting to pay some of the larger bills related to the project. Borough council approved a payment of $1,005,371 to CPS Construction for work on the parking garage.

Hoover explained that the borough is submitting the necessary documents so that the grant funding that Oxford has received for the project can be utilized in a timely manner to pay the bills that are coming in.

Oxford Borough Council approved the adoption of an ordinance pertaining to the sale of consumer fireworks in the borough. The borough’s solicitor, Robert Jefferson, explained that the ordinance is amending the definition of consumer fireworks sales and where the fireworks can be sold. This ordinance designates the planned commercial light industrial zone as where fireworks can be sold in the borough.

The Oxford Area Sewer Authority’s two-lot subdivision plan for the property that it owns on Brick Road was approved by borough council, subject to the condition that the borough’s Planning Commission should be able to review it

again. The plan had already been reviewed and approved by borough engineers.

Oxford Borough Council agreed to amend the borough’s Historical District ordinance to make small changes to the language of the ordinance.

There was a brief presentation about the possibility of Oxford formally adopting a town flag that could be used as part of the branding effort. Having a community flag would serve as a way to unify borough residents. While no vote was necessary, borough officials were receptive to the concept. A call could be put out for both professional and young artists to submit their ideas for the town flag.

Carey Bresler, the director of the Oxford Library, offered an update about circulation figures, attendance at programs, and the number of visitors to the library. She explained that the library’s circulation is on the rise, and last year the circulation totaled 119,639 items. There were 17,677 electronic materials borrowed, and children’s materials borrowed totaled 59,497.

The library held 269 children’s programs last year and the cumulative attendance was 6,010. There were 248 programs for adults, and the attendance of those events was 2,061.

The library has a collec-

tion of 55,000 cataloged items. That number is always changing because materials are added and withdrawn regularly.

Bresler said that the Oxford Library is very grateful for the support it receives from Oxford Borough.

Borough council also approved the permit application for the Oxford Presbyterian Church’s popular annual Apple Festival which takes place each September.

Oxford Borough is extending the usage of the Whoosh App that allows visitors to the downtown to utilize the app to pay to park at metered spots in town.

Oxford Borough Council signed off on a settlement agreement between the borough and Bell Telephone Co. of PA/Verizon Pennsylvania for the small piece of land that was condemned in preparation for the construction of the parking garage. Approximately 11,000 square feet of property owned by Verizon was condemned by the borough. Verizon will now receive eight parking spaces in the new parking garage for a period of ten years as part of the settlement agreement.

Oxford mayor Lorraine Durnan Bell issued two proclamations. One recognized June 2019 as LGBTQ Pride Month.

When issuing the proclamation, Bell said, “Pride Month is a time to unite all citizens and to denounce discrimination toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals and to promote self-awareness, dignity, and equality.”

Bell went on to explain that June 28 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising which broke out following a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan that targeted LGBTQ patrons. The Stonewall uprising is considered the beginning of the modern fight for LGBTQ rights.

In proclaiming June as Pride Month in Oxford, Bell said that she wanted to “encourage all community residents to eliminate prejudice wherever it exists, to celebrate our great diversity and demand equal rights…” June is also Gun Violence Awareness Month, and Bell issued a proclamation recognizing it in the borough. Bell noted that 100 people

die in the U.S. every day as a result of gun violence, and firearms are the second-leading cause of death among American children. An average of 52 women are killed by their intimate partners each month with guns being used in the crimes. The proclamation read, “We must renew our commitment to reduce gun violence and pledge to do all we can to keep firearms out of the wrong hands, and encourage responsible gun ownership to help keep our children safe.”

During public comment, a borough resident raised concerns about the safety of skateboarders because they are frequently darting into traffic and posing a threat to themselves and to motorists. The borough’s Codes Committee will take a look at the regulations related to skateboarding to ensure that the rules that are on the books are appropriate and are being enforced.

To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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“We can’t let it go the way that it is.”

The borough has attempted to hire new crossing guards, Bell explained, but those efforts have been largely unsuccessful because the pay rates aren’t sufficient to attract a pool of applicants.

Bell emphasized a need to improve the hiring and training of crossing guards, and borough officials have been exploring various options to accomplish that.

“The option of doing nothing is not an option,” said Bell. “We would like to find a solution and right now we don’t have one.”

She told the school board that one option is to work with a private company that could provide four crossing guards for a total of $78,000 a year. It would then be the company’s responsibility to hire qualified crossing guards.

While that option offers some obvious conveniences, the cost is nearly double what is being paid for crossing guards now. Bell said that the borough would be willing to pay for one-fourth of the $78,000, which is in line with what the borough is contributing now. That would leave the school district on the hook for the remaining 75 percent of the costs.

Oxford Area School District superintendent David Woods was not receptive to that division of costs.

Bell said that another option is for the school district to take over the responsibility of hiring and training the crossing guards

because the crossing guards work so closely with the schools.

School district officials didn’t seem to be very receptive to that idea, either.

No one knows exactly when the borough assumed the responsibility of overseeing the crossing guards, but it was long before Woods became the superintendent and Bell became the mayor.

Bell noted that Phoenixville is the only other school district in Chester County where the borough oversees crossing guards.

Woods replied that the school district had previously made it clear that they were not looking to make crossing guards district employees, and did not want to take responsibility for hiring and training the crossing guards.

Woods pushed back on a suggestion that the school district could utilize the school police officers that they employ to help oversee the work of the crossing guards. He noted that the school police officers have their own duties, and the times when the crossing guards are out doing their work coincides with when the district police officers are already very busy with so much activity on the campus.

Bell said that if the borough continues to oversee the crossing guards, they want to ensure that they have well-trained people to do the job. There is also a thought that crossing guards should no longer stop traffic so that school buses can exit the school campus quickly. Instead, the crossing guards will focus on helping pedestrians cross the street safely,

Bell said.

Woods said that he would like to know what the thirdparty contractor who handles the busing for the school district would think of not having traffic stopped so that school buses can leave the campus before a change like that was made.

Woods said that the school district is willing to continue to share the costs of the salaries of the crossing guards, and could also help by advertising the need for new crossing guards on the school district’s social media platforms.

In other business at the meeting: School board member Howard Robinson, who serves as the Oxford School Board’s representative on the Chester County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors, talked about the exhaustive process that resulted in the hiring

of George Fiore as the new executive director of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. Fiore will become the leader of the Intermediate Unit in August.

The school board approved a new contract with business administrator Brian Cooney. The new contract begins on Aug. 1, 2019 and extends through June 30, 2024.

The school board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the service and support staff. The contract is effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, pending the approval of the solicitor.

School board member Robert Tenga was re-appointed to the position of school board treasurer for the fiscal year that runs through June 30, 2020.

The law firm of Rinaldi and Poveromo, P.C., was once again appointed as

the solicitor for the school district.

School board member Eric Owens was designated as the school boards representative on the Chester County School Boards Legislative Council for the fiscal year that begins on July 1.

The school board officially accepted the Oxford Area High School principal’s certification that the graduating seniors in the Class of 2019 have completed the requirements and are entitled to a high school diploma. With the conclusion of another school year, there were a number of retirements in the school district.

The school board approved a resolution honoring the service of some of the longtime professional employees who are retiring after serving the school district with distinction. The resolution honored Karen Andress (25 years),

A resolution was also approved recognizing the work of service and support employees who are leaving the district, including Kay Barker (18 years) and Steven Tyre (19 years).

The Oxford School Board will hold a work session on Tuesday, Aug. 13 and the next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Both meetings take place at 7 p.m. in the Administration Building.

To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

The five-floor gift that Thomas Baldwin gave us

There are, living among us, a coalition of citizens commonly known as Country Gentlemen.

From Monday through Friday, they are likely sequestered in the cornfield maze of corporate life, but you see them mostly on the weekends, whether on Saturday morning errand chases to hardware stores, or at Sunday morning faith service, where they are content to inhale the rich brine of tranquility that their faith brings them.

They are often seen driving along the interlock of Chester County’s most beautiful roadways, to old places that date back in our county’s history like precious heirlooms.

They are well traveled, well informed and well educated, and they hold these blessings the way a farmer holds the reigns of a plough, softly, row upon row.

Though seen mostly in the company of men, they display every lost manner of kindness and respect when speaking to women.

They own their politics but keep them tucked in a side pocket of their pants, rather than on their sleeve.

They are fine dressers but are happiest when a formal weekday shirt is fashioned into a casual weekend look.

By choice, they reveal little of their interior book, preferring instead to give the light of attention – and time -- to others.

The roadmap of their countenance remains permanently fixed at slight amusement, as if waiting for the punchline of a joke.

They do not run. They glide.

These men, all north of a certain age, are a part of a vanishing generation still drawn to the tactile feel of simplicity – the steely contours of a garden tool; the feel and the smell of cut wood; the sweet pungency of an occasional whiskey; and the earthy perfume soil scent that rises from the pages of a book – a bound one, not an electronic one – that they love to lift up and breathe in.

In many ways, Thomas M. Baldwin, Sr., who died on June 8 at the age of 80, was one of these country gentlemen.

As the long-time owner of Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester, his business served as the big top of conversation, and a curiosity shop of endless nooks and crannies that were not always easy to get to, but once there, revealed themselves like gently turned pages. Essentially, Baldwin was the keeper of the kingdom, the man with the keys that unlocked the doors to a five-floor, endless bounty of discovery.

For some who visit the glorious old barn on Route 100 south of West Chester, their reason for being there is specific; they want to find a first edition, or maybe they are knee-deep in an effort to know more about the history of the Revolutionary War, or everything there is to know about falconry, or the Wyeths, or the Philadelphia Athletics.

For others who visit Baldwin’s Book Barn, they arrive simply to add it proudly to their goal to visit every indelible landmark in this region. Often, they do not know what the power of browsing will reveal to them, but an hour later, they leave with an armful of books that they remember from their childhood, and when they get home and open them up, they are seven again, taken back to their past.

Whatever the purpose of our visits, there is a unified understanding among all of us that believes Baldwin’s Book Barn is a swirling and dizzying puzzle of chaotic alchemy, intentionally created by Baldwin himself and modeled for people, like him, who wish to spend time with their curiosity and honor the slow burn of what great writing can do.

It is for this general reason that we do not often find country gentlemen browsing through books at national chain stores, just as we do not often see them turning the pages of a novel by a tap of the finger.

Thomas Baldwin believed that books were meant to be the conduits to our life’s compelling story, as companions to our restless desire to know more and accept more – and in that journey, he also believed that we need to take the time to browse about and treasure what we may find.

Letter to the Editor

Barrar, House Committee vote to urge Congress to compensate

Americans suffering from 9/11 attacks

Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) and the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness (VAEP) Committee unanimously supported a resolution that would urge Congress to pass the 9/11 Victims Compensation Act.

House Resolution 343, named for the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the attacks, would help the tens of thousands of Americans who have suf-

fered health effects from the tragedy and while pulling bodies from the rubble.

“Because of their exposure to toxins, people have lost their lives or are being forced to live with related illnesses,” Barrar said. “There was enough tragedy that day; we certainly want to minimize the lingering effects as much as possible.”

The $7.3 billion fund has already paid out approximately $5 billion to 21,000

claimants, and still has approximately 19,000 claims. Without the act’s renewal, claimants who are unpaid will see a drastic cut in payments.

Another resolution the committee supported would urge Congress to facilitate the VA Mission Act. It would overhaul and reform the Veterans Choice Program, as well as strengthen its ability to deliver health care. Primarily, it would consolidate VA community

care programs into a single program that is easier to navigate.

Finally, Senate Bill 589 would award a free college education to the spouse or a child of a Pennsylvania National Guard member who reenlists for another six years. It mirrors House Bill 1324, which Barrar drafted. After receiving support from the VAEP Committee, both resolutions and the bill move to the full House for consideration.

Joint, bipartisan Senate committees discuss possible school district consolidation

The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Democratic Policy Committee jointly held a public workshop to discuss possible school district consolidation.

“With 500 school districts in Pennsylvania this issue must be reviewed carefully,” said Senate Majority Policy chair David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/ Berks). “Senator Boscola and I hosted this bipartisan workshop to consider the benefits and disadvantages of school district consolidation. In Maryland, each of that state’s 23 counties and the city of Baltimore only has one school district. Do we really need 500?”

“Our goal for the workshop was to listen to stakeholders from across

Pennsylvania about the potential impacts -- both good and bad -- resulting from school district consolidation,” said Senate Democratic Policy chair Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/ Northampton). “Any proposal that would potentially keep taxpayer dollars in the pockets of citizens and improve our public education system is worth studying.”

The state had 2,506 school districts when mandated statewide consolidation occurred in 1972 -- reducing that number to 528. The last school district consolidation occurred in 2008 when Monaca and Center school districts in Beaver County voluntarily formed the Central Valley School District.

The workshop focused on numerous issues and challenges, ranging from differing local tax rates and debt levels to teacher contracts, school board make-up and local identity and control.

In describing community resistance to school consolidation proposals, Boscola quoted former state Sen. John Wozniak (D-Cambria), who joked in a 2016 senate floor speech, “I know how to kill a werewolf. I know how to kill a vampire. But I don’t know how to kill a school mascot.”

Joining the roundtable discussion were Senators Pam Iovino (D-Allegheny) Tim Kearney (D-Chester/ Delaware), Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), Judy Schwank (D-Berks), Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/ Somerset/Westmoreland), Shariff Street (D-Phila.), Judy Ward (R-Blair/Fulton/ Cumberland/Franklin/ Huntingdon), and Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny). The following joined the lawmakers for the discussion: John Callahan, Chief Advocacy Advisor, Pennsylvania School Boards Association; Yelena “Helen” Khanzhina, Public Policy Analyst, Joint State Government Commission; Eric Montarti, Research Director, Allegheny Institute for Public Policy; and Glen Pasewicz, Executive Director, Joint State Government Commission.

Dinniman tours White Clay Creek Preserve

State Sen. Andy Dinniman recently visited the White Clay Creek Preserve to tour infrastructure improvements and see firsthand the area that will soon become one of the largest contiguous areas of preserved open space in the mid-Atlantic region.

Dinniman helped secure key state funding to acquire and permanently protect more than 1,700 acres owned by George Strawbridge, Jr. in southern Chester County. It will be added to the nearly 2,100acre White Clay Creek Preserve, a gemstone of scenic, ecological, and cultural value.

Nearly 700 separate plant species have been identified on the Strawbridge property, 15 of which are endangered, rare, threatened or vulnerable in Pennsylvania. In addition, the property supports the Big Elk Creek, a tributary of the Elk River and the Chesapeake Bay.

– more than 7,000 acres –between Washington, D.C. and New York City.”

House, which dates back to 1729 and today houses the preserve’s Nature Center.

“This property is a critical piece of the puzzle in safeguarding our historical and environmental heritage for generations to come,” said Dinniman, who helped secure $3.5 million in total state funding for its preservation over three years. “It is probably the single largest privately-owned tract in Chester County and it will ultimately lead to the creation of one of the largest areas of preserved land

Dinniman thanked the Conservation Fund and the Mt. Cuba Center for their work on the project, which connects open space parcels across three states –Pennsylvania’s White Clay Creek Preserve, Delaware’s White Clay Creek State Park, and Maryland’s Fairhill Natural Resources Management Area.

In addition, Dinniman recently worked with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to provide infrastructure improvements to the White Clay Creek Preserve, including a new roof on the preserve office and a

“As development pressures continue to close in, we have a sacred duty to ensure these treasures go untouched and unaltered

for posterity,” Dinniman, who serves on the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, said. “This is part of our heritage and part of our identity. It’s crucial that it stays that way.”

OAHS TV and video production students are a hit at area film festivals

Five Oxford Area High School students were recently honored at two student film festivals in the Philadelphia area.

Seniors Gina Pilaitis and Sarah Bartlett, students in Christopher Pierdomenico’s TV & Video Production IV course, received an Award of Merit for their documentary short, “Family Farming,” at the 2019 Behind the Lens festival held on April 25 at William Tennent High School in Warminster, Pa. Juniors Madden Sessa, Nick Landgrebe and Tyler Brooks were nominated for Best Cinematography for their short film, “Gone,” created for Mr. Pierdomenico’s TV & Video Production II course, at the 2019 Greenfield Youth Film Festival held April 27 in Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania.

Gina and Sarah participated in the Behind the Lens festival with students from five area schools. In addition to their documentary, they also entered a short comedy called “The Backpack.” Overall, approximately nine documentaries and four comedies were entered, in addition to several narrative and experimental films.

“Family Farming” tells the story of the Bell family, who raise cattle on their Oxford farm with all members of the family helping out. Gina

and Sarah’s families have known the Bells for nearly a decade and the students are members of the Class of 2019 with daughter Kaitlin Bell.

“My mom suggested that the Bells might be a good subject for a film,” said Sarah. “Gina and I have always admired how the entire family works on the farm. They do everything together and enjoy being with each other.”

Sarah and Gina have been friends for nine years, and have partnered on several projects in Mr. Pierdomenico’s courses.

However, the “Family Farming” project would be the first time they would combine all the skills they have learned in TV & Video Production to create a fully-realized film.

“We started by planning out the shots we wanted to get, then decided on who we wanted to interview,” said Gina. “When we had a good idea of what the film would be, we contacted the Bell family to present the project and get their permission to talk to them and film them on the farm.”

The students filmed on a cold day in February on land that was muddy from recent rains. “The mud made it hard the keep the camera tripod steady,” said Sarah. “It kept sinking.”

The film opens with an impressive shot of one of the Bells’ cattle walking past the camera as Mr.

Bell drives a farm vehicle in the background. “One of the biggest problems was getting the cattle to move,” noted Gina.

“Family Farming” took about one month to complete. “Most of that time involved editing,” said Sarah.

“We especially needed to make the interviews flow naturally after doing a lot of takes while we were filming.”

Pierdomenico was impressed by the finished work, and suggested that Gina and Sarah enter it in the Behind the Lens

festival, which features projects by the students of a group of area TV & Video Production teachers who correspond regularly to share ideas.

“The classes I teach are considered to be technical education, but I really see myself as a teacher of storytelling,” he said.

“While the film Gina and Sarah made is outstanding technically in regard to the cinematography and sound, it just told a story very well, and one that I think resonates with a lot of people in this community. For me

that’s what made the film award-worthy.”

Pierdomenico praised the poise and maturity the students demonstrated in bringing the project to completion. “They both know how to improvise on the spot when something unexpected comes up or things don’t go according to plan,” he said. “They know how to rally together and figure out a solution.

Sarah and Gina are two of the best student filmmakers that I have taught and I’m very proud of them.”

“We’ve been friends for

10 years and have always had each other’s back,” said Sarah, noting that she and Gina have partnered on creative projects since they were in third grade.

“We’ve always helped with whatever the other needed, and in this course it’s worked out really well. We’re so willing to collaborate and help each other out, and we just get each other. There’s never any miscommunication when we’re working on a project. We’re on top of it, together.”

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accompanied Gina and Sarah to the Behind the Lens festival, and although they were among the evening’s honorees, neither plans to make TV & Video Production their course of study following graduation. A talented artist, Gina has been accepted to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and is waiting to hear from New York University as she plans to study for a degree in

fine arts. Noting that “Gina brings out the artistic side of me,” Sarah will study engineering at the University of Delaware.

While Gina and Sarah’s creative partnership has developed over many years, for Nick, Tyler and Madden, “Gone” was a first-time collaboration. Also unlike their senior counterparts, the three juniors are all interested in studying for careers in the film industry.

“Gone” is a tight, threeminute narrative featuring Tyler and Nick, who on an otherwise ordinary day

stumble across an abandoned building and immediately find themselves pursued by a mysterious antagonist. The pursuit continues for the remainder of the film, and does not end well for Tyler and Nick.

“We thought a thriller would be different because not a lot of students in Mr. Pierdomenico’s courses do them,” said Nick. “We knew it would be a good challenge for us to film and edit. After we came up with the idea for a script, we took a lot of time to make sure it was going to work.”

In a somewhat unusual decision, the students filmed for an entire day in Port Deposit, Maryland. “We just felt the scenery there is different,” said Tyler. “It’s an ‘off’ kind of place that we thought lent itself to the story.”

Using a Nikon DSLR and a GoPro, the students spent an entire cold day in November shooting footage. “We got some stares from people when they saw us walking around and climbing hills with all this equipment,” said Nick. “We had a lot of people honking their car horns too.”

From the beginning of the project, Nick and Tyler knew that Madden would be the one to use his formidable editing skills to turn the footage into a cohesive narrative. “It was interesting to edit because I wanted to stay away from the clichés that most thrillers use,” said Madden.

“I decided to use a lot of flickering effects in time with the soundtrack, which I think sold the suspenseful vibe.”

After seeing “Gone,” Pierdomenico encouraged the students to enter it into the Greenfield Youth Film Festival, which his students have participated in for half of its 10-year existence and brings together filmmakers from 25 area schools.

“Technically it is a really well-made film,” he said. “It looks like something I would come across in a film festival outside of school. The cinematography is excellent and the editing, pacing, sound design and camera shots really kept me engaged the whole time. It feels like a really exciting thriller.”

Because of the large number of entries, the Oxford students’ film was not shown at the Greenfield festival in April. And though they did not win the Best

Cinematography award, the three juniors enjoyed the event, which they attended with Pierdomenico.

“It was a little bittersweet, but we didn’t go there with any expectations,” said Nick. “It was very cool to see other people’s films and projects and compare them to ours. We worked very hard on the film but it was not with any idea of winning an award. I don’t think any filmmaker feels that way when working on a project.”

By this time next year Nick, Tyler and Madden will be completing TV & Video Production IV with Mr. Pierdomenico and looking forward to graduation. Nick is interested in film study, possibly at Full Sail University in Florida. Tyler is also interested in studying film but hasn’t made any decisions, while Madden in interested in both filmmaking and acting.

Cecil County Fair takes place

July 19 through July 27

There is something for everyone at the Cecil County Fair.

One of Cecil County’s most popular annual events returns to the Fair Hill Fairgrounds at 4640 Telegraph Road in Elkton on July 19 and runs through July 27. Highlights of the fair include the carnival midway, demolition derby, tractor and truck pulls, a professionally-sanctioned rodeo, and numerous shows for people of all ages. There are also many competitions for 4-H youths and the public. Try the pie-eating

contest, cow chip toss, hay bale toss, big wheel race, 5-K run/walk, and more.

Tens of thousands of people turn out for the Cecil County Fair, and the event is a tradition for many. The Cecil County Fair’s origins can be traced to 1953, when members of the Calvert, Cecilton, and Colora Granges first discussed the idea of having an annual fair to promote agriculture in the county. The Cecil County Fair continues to celebrate the area’s rich agricultural

heritage, and provides opportunities for children and adults to explore many different aspects of farming through numerous agricultural displays that will be showcased throughout the fair. There is a wide variety of entertainment, with each night featuring something different. Live music is an important part of the fair, and a listing of this year’s performers and other activities and attractions can be found on the fair’s website at www. cecilcountyfair.org.

Take advantage of pre-opening rates, and learn about the Personal Care services that are included.

A new perspective on a giant of American art

By John Chambless Staff Writer

The depth and breadth of N.C. Wyeth’s career is addressed in a major exhibition at the Brandywine River Museum of Art.

“N.C. Wyeth: New Perspectives,” which opened on June 22, is an attempt to examine the artist’s work and themes and put them in context for new generations of viewers who have not grown up with his landmark illustrations for classic literature. It’s a large task, but there is no better place for it than the Brandywine, which is in the heart of the region Wyeth loved and painted for so many years.

The exhibit spans the second and third floors of the museum, with interior walls reconfigured at angles to show how the artist’s work – illustrations, advertising, personal work and landscapes – were juxtaposed in Wyeth’s life. He worked at a feverish pace, turning out the 17 major paintings for “Treasure Island,” for instance, between April and July.

The exhibition begins with a video that sketches the arc of Wyeth’s life and career, including some brief home movies of him. There are 72 paintings in the show, beginning with his 1903 cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, as well as his Western illustrations, which gained him his first fame. Although he visited the West for only a few months, he was able to kindle a public nostalgia for the frontier that had largely passed by the time he saw it.

The early paintings show Wyeth’s knack for distilling the dramatic moments of a story – sometimes from the barest bit of text. The pictures put the viewer right in the middle of the action. By 1906, Wyeth was popular enough to produce a sly bit of product placement – a billboard for Cream of Wheat behind the horse and rider in “Bronco Buster,” which was used as an advertisement.

By the time he painted “The Scythers” in 1907, Wyeth had returned to Chadds Ford, realizing he needed to paint places he knew personally. Aside from splitting his time at his home in Maine, he very seldom traveled to the settings of the many stories he illustrated. The forests and hillsides of Chadds Ford were stand-ins for a whole world of farflung adventures.

The 1911 Treasure Island illustrations cemented Wyeth’s reputation and paid enough for him to settle

N.C. Wyeth’s work is put in context for a new generation

his growing family here. He pays tribute to his new workplace (“The Studio,” 1913-1915) and Chadds Ford (“The Fence Builders,” 1915), as well as “Pyle’s Barn” (1917-1921), a view of the structure that used to stand on what is now Route 1. The light and sky are so vividly painted they are almost three-dimensional.

Likewise, Wyeth’s “Buttonwood Farm” (1919) revels in the ancient sycamore that stands beside the Gilpin House on the Brandywine Battlefield, with a luminous sky and interlaced branches.

Among the rarely seen works in the show, “The Americans at ChateauThierry” is Wyeth’s interpretation of the tumult of a World War I battle. Nearby is another gem, Wyeth’s endpapers for Rip Van Winkle (1921), which suggests the drama of something from “The Lord of the Rings.”

In the third-floor gallery, the story picks up with small paintings of murals Wyeth completed for the First National Bank of Boston, along with well-known works such as “Dusty Bottle” (1924). His “The Harbor at Herring Gut” (1925) is a vibrant breaking point with his previous styles, reveling in a flat, folk-art representation of the scene.

The darker threads in the artist’s life story are reflected in “My Mother” (1929), a tribute to his late mother, as well as the nostalgic “My Grandfather’s House” (1929). “Fisherman’s Family,” painted in the dark days of the Depression, show the hollow despair of a Maine family with downcast expressions and empty crab pots. “Spring 1918” shows

the melancholy of a mother and father with a letter from their son who is at the battlefront. Wyeth would return to the scene in 1944’s “The War Letter,” with the same emotion but a different war.

His “Corn Harvest” (1934) is a glorious celebration of a Chadds Ford autumn, and not seen before at the Brandywine. It glows with a dazzling blue stream and cool foreground shadow that draw the viewer closer. “April Rain” (1935) has a splendidly subdued mood and damp, gray palette that is a stark departure from Wyeth’s usual bright colors. Working again in advertising, Wyeth threw himself into the war effort with commissioned pieces such as “Soldiers of the Soil” (1942), with heroic tractors that frankly seem a little silly from our perspective.

There’s a fascinating contrast between a pencil sketch with notations by Wyeth, along with the finished painting, for “Village Street, Port Clyde, Maine” (1944) that shows the artist’s meticulous note-taking. There is a wonderful Maine light in “Bright and Fair,” a painting of Wyeth’s home in Port Clyde, Maine, with sun reflecting on the white wall. The inclusion of “Island Funeral” is a great addition. The bird’s-eye (or God’s-eye) view of a distant island, with boats docked at the edge and a stream of people walking toward a central building, links Wyeth’s narrative work with his modern tendencies, and the striking blue-green of the water lends a further

magical air to the work.

Among the many rarities on view is a huge charcoal composition drawing, “Noon Hour,” showing a contemplative fisherman in a rowboat, for a painting that was likely never completed.

In the company of the somber moments, Wyeth’s “Nightfall” (1945) takes on a special resonance. The grim, stoic gaze of the farmer, the girl’s longing glance toward home, the fading light –all reflect the artist’s own

personal concerns.

The last painting is “Dark Harbor Fishermen” (1943), with a boat full of gleaming silver fish and flapping seagulls drawing the viewer to the boats set against inky black water and the enigmatic moment being depicted.

“New Perspectives,” which continues through Sept. 15, is clearly a landmark exhibition for the Brandywine, putting a new light on an artist whose

work spans such a critical time in American art. Whether you are a Wyeth fan or a newcomer, the sheer ambition of the work displayed here will make a strong, lasting impression. For more information, and a schedule of events surrounding “N.C. Wyeth: New Perspectives,” visit www.brandywine.org.

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. com.

J FRED OSBORNE

Fred Osborne, 94, of Freedom Village at West Brandywine and formerly of Kennett Square, entered into God’s arms on June 20. He was the husband of Josephine D. Sapp Osborne, who passed away in 2018. They had been married 73 years. He was born in 1924 in Ashe County, N.C., to the late Henry F. and Ora V. Jones Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold Osborne, Paul Osborne, William Osborne; and sister, Esther Arnold.

Fred was a World War II veteran who was wounded in battle and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. When he was well enough to return to active duty, he was selected to be an armed guard to oversee Nazi war criminals in Nuremberg, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, he began his married life and started working for the CG Gawthrop Company, for which he worked for well over 50 years. He also became a member of the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square. He remained a member there for 69 years. While at First Baptist he was a trustee, a deacon and served on too many committees to count.

He is survived by his two sons, Dennis Osborne and his wife Geri of Christiana, Pa., and Mark Osborne of Glen Mills; former daughter-in-law, Gabriella Osborne; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. June 26 at the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square (415 W. State St., Kennett Square). Friends and family may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 666758517. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

JAMES W. TRACY

James (Jim) William Tracy, born in 1943, passed away on June 20. His loving wife, Betsy, and daughter, Heather, were by his side.

After working for 38 years, Jim enjoyed retirement immensely. Everyone who knew Jim learned quickly how much he loved playing golf and spending time with friends at the nineteenth hole. He played at Kennett Square Golf & Country Club and with his friends from Traditions at Longwood. Jim loved his family fiercely, especially his grandson, Evan. He was a proud father of Heather, always encouraging her to work hard and be fair; and the proud fatherin-law to Mark Petruzzini who would cook him the best meals in Texas. Most of all, he loved Betsy. Their courtship started many years ago and continued until the end. Their love and appreciation for each other was evident. He will be sorely missed by all.

A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. June 27 at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church (10 Old Church Road, Wilmington, Del.). A Mass of Celebration will be held at 10:30. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, 1901 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. To view Jim’s online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

GARY E. PENNINGTON

Gary E. Pennington (“Poppie”), 68, of Oxford, passed away on June 16 while sleeping in his favorite chair. Even though he left this world too early, Gary left his loved ones well prepared to carry on in his absence. His wife Shirley will now guide the family forward with the help of their children Scott, Mandy, Brad, Tori, Melissa, and Kevin. His grandchildren will always love their Poppie.

Gary learned the value of a hard day’s work from an early age, and those values served him well throughout his life. He enjoyed a life full of family, friends, and fellowship. Gary was always willing to help others in their time of need, no matter the task at hand. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time with his family.

A funeral was held June 21. Interment with full military honors was in the Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church cemetery. Visit www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

KRISTOPHER DALE PEIRSON

Kristopher Dale Peirson, 28, of Havertown, passed away on June 18 at his residence.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Barry Dale Peirson of Landenberg, and Muriel May of Oxford. He was a self-employed landscaper. Kristopher was an empathetic and loving brother and son. He enjoyed fishing, working in landscaping, music, meditation, the outdoors, meeting new people, and he was studying Buddhism.

In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by one brother, Barry Scott Peirson of West Grove. Services and burial were held privately. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Kacie’s Cause, PO Box 333, Kennett Square, PA 19348. (KaciesCause.org)

GERALDINE PATTERSON

Geraldine Patterson, 69, of Oxford, passed away on June 19 at Season’s Hospice in Newark, Del. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Patterson, Sr., with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. Born in Mountain City, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Ray Franklin, Sr., and Martha Emmaline Horne Pope. She was a member of New Life Fellowship Church in Elkton, Md., and a member of Ocklokonee Council No. 212 Degree of Pocahontas. She enjoyed bingo, church, and spending time with friends, family and her grandchildren.

She is survived by three sons, Donald Ray Guinn of Elkton, Md., Thomas E. Patterson, Jr., and his wife Heather of Wakefield, Samuel R. Patterson and his fiancee Kristine of Oxford; two daughters, Carla D. Rowe and her husband Eric of Nottingham, and Dana M. Patterson and her fiance Frank of Oxford; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ray Franklin Pope, Jr., of North East, Md., and Roger Dale Pope of Oxford; and companion, Wells “Buddy” Stidoms of Oxford. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Denise Guinn; and brother, Paul McCarther Pope.

A funeral was held June 25. Interment was Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

July 8 to 12 ‘Roar’ VBS

Beulah Baptist Church (3815 Newark Rd., Oxford) hosts a children’s vacation Bible school, “Roar,” from July 8 to 12. Children will participate in memorable Biblelearning activities, sing catchy songs, play games, enjoy treats, and experience Bible adventures. “Roar” is for ages 4 years to eighth grade, and will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Email beulahbaptist@ gmail.com or call 610-932-9595.

July 13

Pancake and Omelet Breakfast

Shiloh Presbyterian Church (42 S. Fifth St., Oxford) hosts a community pancake and omelet breakfast on July 13 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets

at the door are $7 for adults, $5 for ages 4 to 11, free for ages 3 and younger. The menu includes French toast, bacon and sausage, biscuits, potatoes, juice and coffee. Call 610932-8167 for more information.

July 15 to 19

VBS in West Grove West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Road, West Grove) hosts a vacation Bible school, “To Mars and Beyond!” from July 15 to 19 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Through activities such as science, art, music, missions and stories, children ages pre-K through sixth grade will learn about God’s mission for their lives. Registration is available online at www. westgroveumc.org. For more information, call 610-869-9334. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those

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July 10

Bluegrass Concert

The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) hosts an outdoor concert by The Blades of Grass Bluegrass Band on July 10 at 7 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket and refreshments (no alcoholic beverages). All ages are welcome. Admission is free, but donations will be appreciated. For reservations, call 610-9325244 or email oxsrctr@ zoominternet.net.

July 12

Outdoor Movie

Penn Township Park (260 Lewis Rd., West Grove) hosts a free outdoor screening of “Jurassic Park” on July 12 at sunset. There will be food from On The Roll food truck, and The Station Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Shoppe. There will be free face painting, yard games and other activities. Sponsored by the Avon Grove Library (www. avongrovelibrary.org).

July 14

Concert in Penn Township Park

Penn Township Park (260 Lewis Rd., West Grove) hosts a concert by the Panama Rex Band on July 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.

There will be food for sale by M&M Catering and the Ole Tapas food truck. Bring your own seating. Admission is free. Visit www.penntownship.us.

Aug. 9

Outdoor Movie

Penn Township Park (260 Lewis Rd., West Grove) hosts a free outdoor screening of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse” on Aug. 9 at sunset. There will be food from the

22BBQ food truck, and The Station Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Shoppe. There will be free face painting, yard games and other activities. Sponsored by the Avon Grove Library (www. avongrovelibrary.org).

Aug. 11

Sunset Park Day

Penn Township Park (260 Lewis Rd., West Grove) hosts Sunset Park Day on Aug. 11 from 3 to 8 p.m.

There will be music by Revolution Heroes and the Stone Mountain Road Blue Grass Band, food from 22 BBQ, Sweet Magnolias Bakery and Ole Tapas, carnival games, a Ferris wheel, a train ride and more. Admission is free. Visit www.penntownship.us.

Through Aug. 28

Bike & Hike & Brews

Visitors are invited to stroll or roll into Hagley Museum (200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington, Del.) this summer for the 21st annual Bike & Hike & Brews series from 5 to 8 p.m.

Every Wednesday evening from June through August, participants can bike, hike, jog, or walk a three-mile path and finish the evening with the purchase of one of Dogfish Head’s three craft beer offerings (two favorites and a new addition).

Woodside Farm Creamery sweet treats are also sold during every Bike & Hike & Brews. Participants are invited to explore parts of the 235-acre property not usually open to visitors on a path from Hagley’s Visitor Center to the first du Pont home and back.

Visitors can bring a picnic meal or purchase food from Hagley’s Belin House Café. Admission is $3 (Hagley

members and children under 5 free). Visit www. hagley.org/bike for more information.

Through Sept. 29

Festival of Fountains

The Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square) Festival of Fountains runs through Sept. 29. The three fountain gardens perform daily. The Main Fountain Garden includes new five-minute shows at 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. from May through August. Evening illuminated fountain performances in the Main Fountain Garden feature new shows Thursday through Saturday evenings at 9:15 p.m. (May through August) and at 8:15 p.m. in September. The Italian Water Garden and Open Air Theatre fountains have shows daily as well. For families, Longwood has interactive indoor and outdoor gardens, three treehouses to explore, and ample opportunity to roam. Families can also enjoy new Festive Friday evenings, designed with themed family-friendly activities. Longwood is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday from May through August; and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 5 to 29. Admission is by timed admission ticket only. To purchase tickets, visit www. longwoodgardens.org.

To submit items to the Calendar of Events, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty. com. There is no charge. Not every submission can be included. Items should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.

Lessons about conservation from a friendly mermaid

By John Chambless Staff Writer

The first Summer Fun Day of the season got off to a magical start on June 20 at the Penn Township Building.

The Chesapeake Mermaid brought her multimedia show to a large audience of children and parents beginning at 10 a.m., although one young girl showed up early to look at the mermaid’s chair, whispering, “That’s where the mermaid sits!”

The mermaid was wheeled out to her stage on a rolling chair since she couldn’t walk on her fins, smiling brightly and waving to the children seated on the floor. She engaged the sometimes squirmy audience with quick lessons in sign language – “D is for dolphin! Can you move your hands like a dolphin swimming?” – and then read

The audience loved pretending to be oysters, hunching over on the floor and then opening when a wave came along, eating everything they could before they closed up again.

Sprinkled throughout the engaging, one-hour program were some facts about the Chesapeake Bay, sea life and conservation, as well as a few tidbits for parents. Eons ago, she pointed out, the ocean covered much of the Chesapeake Bay region. The dividing line of bedrock was along a familiar modern-day line – I-95. “The road was built along that strip of bedrock, so everything to the south of I-95 used to be ocean,” the Mermaid pointed out.

The big hits of the day were the giant tooth from a prehistoric shark, a sing-along

about oyster bed replenishment, and the contents of a mermaid’s purse, which turned out to be environmentally friendly things like reusable sandwich bags, bamboo straws and cloth shopping bags, “available on Amazon,” the Mermaid pointed out. There was a long line of excited kids at the end of the program as the Chesapeake Mermaid posed for photos and let each child hold their favorite stuffed fish. “This is my story, and it’s part of your story, too,” she told the audience at one point. “The story will continue with what all of you can do someday for the Chesapeake Bay.” Visit www. chesapeakemermaid.com for more information.

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, email jchambless@chestercounty. com.

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and conservation use, which are allowed in AP, Applicant requests permission to construct the parking lot and trails as an extension of the preserve and conservation use. The public may attend and participate in the hearing. If you would like to review the application, or are a person with a disability and require accommodations to attend or participate in the hearing, please contact the Township secretary at 610-255-0634.

6p-26-2t INCORPORATION NOTICE

Mark's Paving Inc. has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988.

6p-26-1t NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, PETITION FOR A CHANGE OF NAME, Docket No,2019-02946-NC AND NOW, this17th day of June, 2019, upon consideration of the Petition and upon motion of Jennifer Michelle Abrahms, a hearing is hereby scheduled for : the19th day of August, 2019, at 9:30 am in Courtroom #15, Chester County Justice Center, 201 W. Market Street West Chester, Pennsylvania, when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any, why the request of the said petitioners should not be granted.

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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of William A. Finnen, Deceased, of Penn Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Notice is hereby given that, in the estate of the decedent set forth below, the Register of Wills has granted letters, testamentary or of administration to the person named. All persons having claims against said estate are requested to make known the same to them and all persons indebted to said decedent are requested to make payment without delay to Samuel McMichael, McMichael Heiney & Sebastian, 208 E Locust Street, Oxford Pa, 19363. 6p-26-3t

NOTICE NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION – CHALLENGE OPPORTUNITY The Board of Supervisors of Penn Township is providing public notice of the opportunity to challenge the validity of the herein described Ordinance on the basis that a defect in procedure, as permitted under Section 1002-A(b) or 1002.1-A, of the PA Municipalities Planning Code, resulted in a deprivation of constitutional rights, and to provide a period of limitation to raise such challenges. The Board of Supervisors of Penn Township is providing this Notice for Adoption of Ordinance No. 2019-01, adopted on May 15, 2019, which includes the following: An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of Penn Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, repealing and replacing the Penn Township Zoning Ordinance of 1968, as amended, in its entirety, and repealing and replacing the Penn Township Zoning Map, as amended, establishing the following: Article I: Introduction; Article II: Terminology; Article III: Establishment of Districts; Article IV: RA Residential Agricultural District; Article V: RS Residential Suburban District; Article VI: RHD Residential High Density District; Article VII: IOS Institutional Open Space District; Article VIII: MHP Mobile Home Park District; Article IX: IR-Institutional Residential District; Article X: VC Village Commercial District; Article XI: C Commercial District; Article XII: LI Limited Industrial District; Article XIII: Natural Resource Standards; Article XIV: Historic Resource Standards; Article XV: Supplemental Use Standards; Article XVI: General Standards; Article XVII: Sign Standards; Article XVIII: Nonconforming Buildings, Structures, Uses, and Lots; Article XIX: Administration and Enforcement; Article XX: Zoning Hearing Board; Article XXI: Amendments; Appendix: Zoning Map, Public Water Service Area Map. This publication is intended to provide notification of ordinance enactment. Any person claiming a right to challenge the validity of the ordinance must bring legal action within 30 days of the publication of the second notice described herein. The full text of the ordinance and the map are available for review at no charge, and copies may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost

thereof, at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, PA during their normal business hours.

If you are a person with a disability or need special services or facilities, contact Penn Township at 610-869-9620. R. Samuel McMichael, Esquire Solicitor for Penn Township 6p-19-2t

NOTICE

NOTICE – PENN TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARDNOTICE is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Penn Township will hold a Public Hearing at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at which time the Board will hear the following matter: In Re: Application of Jennersville Hospital, LLC seeking variances from the requirements of Zoning Ordinance Sections 1702.B, 1702.C, 1702.D, 1702.E and 1702.F so as to allow the installation of new and additional freestanding signs, ground signs, projecting signs, wall signs and canopy, marquee or awning signs on property located at 1015 West Baltimore Pike, West Grove, PA 19390 (UPI #58-3-18) in excess of, and larger than, as permitted by the ordinance. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the public meeting scheduled above and require an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the Township Secretary at (610) 869-9620 to discuss how Penn Township may best accommodate your needs.

Edward M. Foley, Solicitor Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP 213 E. State Street Kennett Square, PA 19348 6p-19-2t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, July 18th, 2019 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, August 19th, 2019. 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. 19-7-339

Writ of Execution No. 2017-11490 DEBT $321,096.79

PROPERTY situate in Pennsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

UPI # 64-3-327

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Lisa Schwartz VS DEFENDANT: JENNIFER KLIMAS and JOEL DiPIETRO and UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

SALE ADDRESS: 135 North Village Lane, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: DONALD J. WEISS, ESQ., 610-459-8074

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.

CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 6p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, July 18th, 2019 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, August 19th, 2019. 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. 19-7-348

Writ of Execution No. 2019-01591 DEBT $119,227.77

PROPERTY situate in the London Britain Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

BLR# 73-5-32.1

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: DORIS P. HENDRICKSON and JAMES R. HENDRICKSON

SALE ADDRESS: 1325 Flint Hill Road, Landenberg, PA 19350-1139

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000

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. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 6p-26-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, July 18th, 2019 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, August 19th, 2019. 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. 19-7-349 Writ of Execution No. 2018-08292 DEBT $212,650.46

PROPERTY situate in Township of New London, County of Chester, State of PA

TAX Parcel #71-03-0119

IMPROVEMENTS: A residential dwelling.

PLAINTIFF: Quicken Loans, Inc. VS DEFENDANT: SHELLY WILSON

SALE ADDRESS: 131 Owenwood Drive, Lincoln University, PA 19352

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. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable

PLAINTIFF:

Series 2016-CTT VS

DEFENDANT: JANE BOWMAN, aka JANE M. BOWMAN, aka JANE MARIE BOWMAN

SALE ADDRESS: 19 Smith Farm Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365

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. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 6p-26-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, July 18th, 2019 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, August 19th, 2019. 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. 19-7-381 Writ of Execution No. 2018-06951 DEBT $1,016,354.70

PROPERTY situate in the East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

BLR# 61-6-58.8

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: US Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for Bluewater Investment Trust 2018-1 VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL DRAINE and MICHELLE DRAINE

SALE ADDRESS: 106 Halle Drive, Kennett Square, PA 19348

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, LLP, 215-563-7000

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. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 6p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, 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, July 18th, 2019 at