Chester County Press 09-28-16 Edition

Oxford Area Sewer Authority’s financial woes worsen

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Ever since the Oxford Area Sewer Authority Board approved a 30-percent rate increase in July as the first step toward addressing substantial revenue shortfalls, officials have been working overtime to find long-term solutions that might improve a dire financial situation that threatens to become a fullblown crisis for the Oxford area. But at the Sept. 21 meeting of the Oxford Area Sewer Authority Board, it was apparent that the financial woes are worsening. The sewer authority failed to make the scheduled debtservice payment on a $27 million U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan that was due on June 25, and another $637,000 payment is looming on December 25. A $250,000 payment on the debt was recently made, but starting on Oct. 2 the sewer authority will be subject to late fees and penalties amounting to approximate-

ly $2,000 a day, which will push it even further into debt.

In order for the sewer authority to secure the $27 million loan when it was taken out five years ago, the four member municipalities—Oxford Borough, Lower Oxford, East Nottingham, and West Nottingham—had to agree to back the loans. Each municipality accepted responsibility for a portion of the debt-service payment in the event that the sewer authority could not make those payments in a given year. Oxford Borough accepted 44 percent, East Nottingham accepted 28 percent, Lower Oxford accepted 16 percent and West Nottingham accepted 12 percent. At that time, Sewer authority executive director Edward Lennex told local officials that the municipalities would not be put in a position to cover the sewer authority’s financial obligations because the sewer authority can raise rates on users to balance

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Avon Grove Homecoming 2016

A small break for rate payers…

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

The Oxford Area Sewer Authority Board has granted a small, one-time-only break to rate payers who will soon be receiving their first bills with the 30-percent rate increases. At the Sept. 21 meeting, the board voted unanimously to offer customers the option of taking the full 90 days to pay

the bill without late fees or penalties. Normally, customers would have only 30 days to make their payment before the late fees and penalties started being added on.

That’s a small but welcomed break for rate payers as the Oxford Area Sewer Authority Board works to close a significant budget gap.

One resident who attended

Presentations spell out plans for

economic and environmental

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Two presentations given at the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 21 gave a clear snapshot into the township’s long-term vision for sustainability, as well as its pursuit

of smart-growth economic opportunities.

In a detailed presentation, the economic and environmental divisions of the township’s Sustainable Development Office Environmental Sustainability Director Mike Guttman listed the

Office’s four environmental goals, which include the development of the Kennett Greenway, a 12-mile stretch of contiguous hiking and biking trail along Route 52; the active transportation program, to develop an inventory and assessment of existing and planned

the sewer authority meeting talked about how the 30-percent rate increases really placed a burden on rate payers, especially since it turns out that they are retroactive. This man runs a laundromat, and the rate increases will impact his business significantly. He said that the retroactive rate increases didn’t give residents time to

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roads and highways; the land stewardship program, to proactively encourage more ecologically beneficial and sustainable land management practices in the township; and the indoor agriculture program, to explore the emerging technology of indoor growing possibilities in the township. Speaking about the economic side of the Office’s goals, Pat Muller said sound sustainable economic development must balance the requirements of the quality of life and open space with the recruitment of business

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A mission of mercy for 13 lucky dogs

By John Chambless Staff Writer

Six small cages full of wagging tails and jiggling ears arrived at the New Garden Flying Field on Friday afternoon, bound for a nearby farm where 13 lucky dogs will find new homes.

Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue in West Grove has been taking in animals since 2010, thanks to the efforts of Julia Altman, who has turned her six-acre property into a haven for animals that were at the end of the line at other shelters. A couple of times a

Rescued dogs arrive at New Garden Flying Field month, Jack Merritt flies his small plane to shelters up and down the East Coast, collecting animals that are destined for euthanasia and bringing them to Greenmore Farm, where they are given shots, evaluated, and carefully adopted out to loving homes. On Friday, the cages full of wiggling puppies and one grown dog came from the Appalachian region.

“All of these came from the Raleigh County Humane Society in Beckley, W.Va.,” Merritt said. “Most of the dogs we get at Greenmore come from the Appalachian region, from Ohio to Georgia. It’s unusual to

have this many puppies,” he said as the tiny dogs yipped and bounced in the cages. “Most of the dogs we typically bring in are young adults.

“We just hit a milestone of 1,000 dogs,” Merritt said as he unloaded cages from the plane. “About 25 percent of the dogs we get in are purebred, because people get them, decide they don’t want them and turn them in.”

Merritt said he and Altman “are a team. I just fly them. She’s the one that runs the rescue.”

The cages, packed expertly into the narrow cabin of

Picnic perfection in Penn

By Nancy Johnson Correspondent

Penn Township did it again. They hosted, along with Jennersville Regional Hospital, a family fun picnic and wellness day in their park at no cost to the estimated 4,000 attendees or Penn residents. Karen Versuk, Penn Township’s director of operations, said the support of the annual event was amazing, with a record number of both cash and in-kind donations, plus 41 vendors, more

Merritt’s plane, were carefully extracted and put on the pavement at the flying field before being packed into Altman’s pickup and

taken to the six-acre farm. The process took about 10 minutes. The dogs will be evaluated and quarantined

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than any previous event.

“The Penn Board of Supervisors and staff would like to recognize our vendors, donors, and sponsors, the Jennersville Regional

Hospital and all of our honored guests including the Hon. Andy Dinniman, the Hon. John Lawrence, the Hon. Terence Farrell, the Hon. Matthew Seavey, and the Hon. Scott Massey,” Versuk said. “We would

like to thank our wonderful volunteers from the Technical College High School, Oxford Area High School, Avon Grove High School, Avon Grove Charter and our local churches. We

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its budget. But even with a 30-percent rate increase approved in July, the sewer authority’s expenditures are far out-pacing its revenues. The sewer authority needs approximately $1.5 million by the end of the year to pay its bills in full. They have revenues coming in to offset some of those costs, but it seems very likely that municipalities will need to step in and make up for all the revenue shortfalls at the agreed-upon percentages. That could mean increased municipal taxes in the borough and its three neighboring townships.

How did the sewer authority get into this dire financial situation? The sewer authority secured about $27 million in lowinterest loans through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service program and another $5 million was acquired through the H20PA grant program to pay for the additions of the Osborne storage lagoon, the Ross spray fields, and a new wastewater treatment plant that more than doubled the public sewage capacity. The expansion also got the Oxford area out from under a sewer moratorium that stymied commercial, industrial, and residential development for years.

The current financial woes that the sewer authority is facing can be attributed largely to one factor—five years ago, when municipalities provided the sewer authority with the number of Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) that they anticipated needing for projects that were on the books, those figures are much higher than the actual number of EDUs that the sewer authority has been able to sell so far. Municipalities collectively projected that they would be needing 2,042 EDUs, but only 193 EDUs have been utilized. If the sewer authority had gotten connections that amounted to even one-third of the projected total, they would not be in the current financial situation. But connections have been slow to develop, especially in Lower Oxford, East Nottingham, and West Nottingham.

Other factors at work, according to sewer authority officials, include the fact that the sewer authority did not adequately raise rates between 1992 and 2004— long before most, if not all, of the current board members were appointed to the board. Consequently, the sewer authority did not have an adequate reserve fund set aside to pay for the inevitable capital projects that would be necessary. The moratorium also stalled all commercial and residential development, which hurt the sewer authority’s revenue streams year after year.

Percy Reynolds, the chairman of the Oxford Area Sewer Authority Board, said that sewer authority officials recently had a meeting with the USDA, and they were essentially told that they need to come up with a local solution.

When several elected officials at the Sept. 21 sewer authority meeting asked Reynolds about viable solutions, he admitted, “We don’t have answers to give yet.” They are taking steps to

explore solutions. Reynolds said that he and three other members of the sewer authority board—Geoffrey Williams, Randy Teel, and Robert McMahon—will serve on a special committee that will be looking at different alternatives to address the financial situation. Each member municipality will also appoint one person to work with this committee on developing a plan.

“The plan for this committee is to hold a meeting before we meet with the township officials,” Reynolds said. “We’re trying to come up with a reasonable solution.”

Oxford Borough Council members Peggy Ann Russell and John Thompson, and East Nottingham supervisor Shelley Meadowcroft were in attendance at the Sept. 21 meeting, all well aware that as the sewer authority’s financial woes grow, the time to find a solution shrinks.

“You guys are starting your committee, but we are already starting to work on our budgets,” Thompson pointed out.

Attorney Winifred Sebastian, who was in the audience at the meeting, also tried to impress upon the sewer authority board members that there is a real urgency to work on a plan. She emphasized that the sewer authority board signed a legal document that requires them to notify municipalities of any shortfalls that they will be obligated to cover by Nov. 1 of each year.

“Each municipality needs that information,” Sebastian said.

Meadowcroft also talked about the need to address the issues sooner rather than later, expressing serious concerns about the $2,000-a-day penalties and fees that would quickly accumulate to more than $60,000 in just a month and more than $700,000 in a year’s time.

“That’s a lot of money,” Meadowcroft said. So what are some of the options that the sewer authority officials have been exploring?

Reynolds said that one option under consideration is having the sewer authority borrow an additional $1.5 million that would be backed by the

municipalities. Reynolds quickly added that they have already heard from local officials that this is not a solution that the municipalities would be supportive of.

Another option is that the sewer authority could sell as many as 400 EDUs total to the four member municipalities. This would provide immediate revenues to the sewer authority, and the municipalities would then actually have something tangible that they would own. The municipalities could then sell the EDUs to developers that need them for commercial or residential projects.

It was also mentioned at the July 20 meeting that the sewer authority could explore selling the public sewage system to a private operator.

While Oxford area officials are obviously concerned with long-term solutions, dealing with the short-term financial woes of the sewer authority will be at the forefront in the next three months as the local municipalities prepare their budgets for 2017.

Oxford Borough residents, in particular, stand to be hit hardest by both the sewage rate increases and the tax increases that could be in the offing if the borough must accept financial responsibility for 44 percent of the portion of the debt-service payment that the sewer authority can’t make.

At one point during the meeting, Thompson noted that the borough might be obligated to come up with more than $500,000 for its share, and that’s just to make the payments that are due in 2016. Considering the factors that have put the sewer authority in this dire financial position, the municipalities may be in this very same position next year.

“If you think the borough can come up with $500,000…” Thompson said to the sewer authority board.

He didn’t finish his sentence.

He didn’t have to.

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

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prepare for them.

John Schaible, who represents Oxford Borough on the sewer authority board, noted that residents spent the weeks since the rate increases were announced on July 20 filling their swimming pools or watering their gardens, when they might have cut back on water usage if they understood that the new rate increases were already in effect.

The confusion about when the rates take effect stems from an October 1 date that was announced at the July 20 meeting—rather than being the first date that the new rates take effect, the October 1 date is when the bills with the new rates included are opportunities.

“Holistic economic development reduces the barriers and allows easy access to investment opportunities,” she said. “It integrates ‘green’ initiatives into the planning process. It creates a vision and it acts on that vision to move forward, and it identifies appropriate financial incentives to encourage desired growth.”

One of the Office’s economic goals will be to resurrect the Kennett Area Arts Alliance, as a means of using the arts to promote the Kennett Township area “as a place to be.”

“You might ask yourself, ‘What do the arts have to do with economic development?’” Muller said. “The arts in general are economic currency. (The arts) contribute 3.2 percent to the GEP, enhance learning, and give us a reason to visit and live.”

The work being done by the Office is intended to counterbalance the projected growth in Chester County. Land Stewardship Coordinator Kathryn Pearlstine said that of all counties in the Philadelphia-area region, the county is expected to grow in population as much as 30 percent by 2040, the largest of any county in the area.

“Our goal is to maximize the benefit of open space in the township, and we do this through a comprehensive natural resource program to

sent to residents for the next billing cycle.

Peggy Ann Russell, who serves on Oxford Borough Council, said that making the sewage rate increases retroactive like that is very unjust and would result in even more unhappy people. She compared it to a gas station putting one price for a gallon of gas on the sign, but charging a higher price to customers.

Sewer authority officials said that rate increases have always been phased in this way. When the rate increases were smaller, there weren’t as many complaints. The sewer authority board acted quickly to address the concerns, not only offering residents more time to pay the first bill without penalties, but also voting

maintain the aesthetic environment, assure a healthy environment for residents and contribute to sustainable economic growth,” Pearlstine said.

On the back of the Office’s presentation, West Chesterbased architect Thomas Comitta unveiled the guiding principles of modernized business innovation, which redefines the mission of what business parks, in conjunction with ‘green’ practices and design.

Targeting Kennett Township’s future economic initiatives, Comitta spelled out a 13-point guideline for a Business Innovation Land Development District [BILD], which sees the transformation of the township’s business corridors as the new “Main Street,” which re-purposes existing structures as places for shopping, dining and employment.

If implemented by the township, the plan – supported by the Sustainable Development Office – would fully engage stewardship and sustainability by creating business centers that combine commerce with the aesthetics of well-designed pedestrian gathering areas, such as streetscapes, plazas, parks, benches, walkways and rain gardens.

“In the last 41 years, our firm has represented 137 municipalities, and of that number, 93 are townships, so 67 percent of our client base has been townships,”

to establish a policy that, when future rate increases are approved, the new rates won’t go into effect until the start of the next billing cycle. This will eliminate the possibility of having the increases impact rate payers before they have a chance to prepare for them.

Russell said that some local families will be financially hurt by the significant sewer rate increases, and that many people in the community are planning to adjust their usage of water.

“There are families that are putting timers on their showers for their kids,” Russell said.

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

he said. “Kennett Township is the only township who is doing this.

“This is a sleeper opportunity to create tax ratables to help in the overall equation of proper money flows in Kennett Township.”

In other township business, the township, along with eight other municipalities and the Kennett Library, received a Vision Partnership grant to explore the feasibility of creating a site that would house a community center, a library and borough hall. There will be as many as four public meetings related to the initiative. The township will host an official soft opening of Barkingfield Park on Oct. 23, beginning at 3 p.m., which will give residents an opportunity to get a sense of what the final layout of the park will be. Refreshments will be served. There is a demolition permit before the township for the historic Cox Tenant House, issued by Chatham Financial, who owns the structure. The township’s Planning Commission is reviewing the specifics of the permit, and the board voted to suspend the demolition of the building until after a study of it is completed. The study will be paid for by Chatham Financial.

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Lucky dogs...

until they are available for adoption.

“We bring dogs in from high-kill shelters, get them healthy and find them families,” Altman said as she maneuvered the cages into her pickup truck. “I have a regular job, too – I’m a home care nurse. This is my hobby. We just added a puppy room onto our kennels, so this is the first wave of puppies.”

Continued from Page 1A unteers,” Merritt said. “We make sure the dogs are vetted and healthy. Because they’re puppies, they have to stay a while in a puppy room. There are certain diseases that puppies can get, so they have to be isolated. We make sure they’re inoculated. We have a vet in Unionville who’s essentially on staff. After about two weeks, we can put them up for adoption. They’ll probably get adopted out within another week.”

The farm currently consists of a seven-stall horse stable, four fenced pastures, several sheds and a chicken coop. Rescue dogs are housed in a kennel on the property, as well as in foster homes.

“We have a staff of vol-

Merritt said there is a network of pilots involved in shuttling dogs from shelters where they are about to be put to sleep and getting them to safe shelters elsewhere. “It’s like a bucket brigade,” he said of the linked pilots who transport

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New location being pursued for Spring 2017 re-do

Massive Barn Market on Oct. 8 postponed

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

On the morning of April 16, as event organizer Lisa Vonderstruck of Brandywine View Antiques prepared to welcome visitors to the second annual Massive Barn Market at the Chadds Ford Historical Society, she saw what appeared to be an endless line of people standing in the distance.

“Years ago, when I first began to organize antique markets, I was excited to have ten people behind the rope,” Vonderstruck said. “To look up and see a half-mile long line of people this last time, was mind boggling.”

“A vendor came up to me at about 11:30 in the morning and told me, ‘You’ve been shut down,’” she said. “We were so engulfed with people, that I took a second to look at the audience and thought, ‘Wow. This is big.’ In the aftermath, a lot of people referred to the market as the second coming of Woodstock.”

By conservative estimates, the event drew an attendance of well over 5,000, a huge jump from the 1,500 who attended the first antique market in 2015. Humanity swarmed everywhere, as more than 100 vendors from three states and 11 food trucks formed a small city of antiques and collectibles, making deals and negotiations with visitors who drove to the event from five states.

Meanwhile, outside of the event grounds, traffic was a bottleneck of vehicles along Route 1 and Route 100, as local and state police – joined by volunteers -- directed visitors to parking lots, which were half filled by the beginning of the event. Those who could not find parking nearby, Vonderstruck said, could be observed entering the festival grounds through the nearby woods.

“Can you imagine driving three and four hours, and not being able to find adequate parking?” she said.

Although the popularity of the event drew raves from appreciative vendors, not everyone was happy. Several members of the local community voiced their frustration

about the excessive traffic, and as she began to plan a follow-up event, which had been scheduled for Oct. 8, Vonderstruck made the decision to shut it down and re-tool.

“About a month ago, we realized we could not execute an adequate market that meets the needs of the vendors, the customers and the surrounding community,” she said. “Because we were anticipating that a lot of people would attend the Oct. 8 event, I decided that I’d rather go big or go home.”

Vonderstruck said that she is targeting Spring 2017 for the next Massive Barn Market, a time line that gives her six months to plan for. She is currently negotiating with local officials in determining a new site for the event, one that she said will need to have additional alternative routes funneling off of a main road. In January, she will release the name of the new location, and a new website she elicit the ideas from vendors and the community. She also wants to hire professional parkers, select alternative routes to the festival site: a location off of a main road that provides three entrances and exits that will take festival goers to a parking site.

To receive up-todate information on the rescheduled Massive Barn Market next spring, visit MassiveBarnMarket. com, which will be launched in the next few weeks, or visit brandywineview.com.

To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty. com.

Public safety forums to

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

The Hon. Judge Daniel Maisano will moderate the first of a continuing series of public safety forums on Oct. 11 in the lower atrium of the Genesis Healthcare Building on 101 E. State Street in Kennett Square, beginning at 7 p.m.

The forums, which will subsequently be held at various locations in southern Chester County several times throughout the year, are being presented by the Kennett Township Police and the Kennett Square Police, and will be hosted by Kennett Township Police Chief Lydell Nolt and Kennett Square Police Lieutenant William Holdsworth.

Special FBI agent Charles Dayoub will serve as the guest speaker at the first forum.

“A relationship with the communities we serve is the foundation to the township and the borough police departments mission,” Nolt and Holdsworth wrote in a letter on Sept. 1. “Together, both departments provide public safety service to over 15,000 residents daily, and as such, these relationships are not only critical but vital in our desire to provide health and safety services.”

Lt. Holdsworth was

promoted to Corporal in Kennett Square in 2001, and in July was promoted to Lieutenant and placed as the Officer-In-Charge of the department. Chief Nolt was named to his position in 2015, after serving in public safety service for over 15 years. Light refreshments will be served. The general public is invited to ask questions at the forum, or submit them via e-mail prior to the event. Questions can be sent to KTPD@kennett.pa.us. For more information, call 610-388-2874, ext. 124. To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, e-mail rgaw@chestercounty.com.

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Continued from Page 2A the park in the brightly colored “train.” Others enjoyed a pick-up soccer game in the Philadelphia Union’s portable field, or sliding and bouncing in one of the other giant inflatables.

as the Zimmer Bomet bus, which featured a display of the company’s medical devices, including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, foot and ankle artificial joints.

For some youngsters, a highlight was playing on Penn Township’s renovated playground or riding around

Two performances of Jesse Garron’s Elvis Tribute show were complemented by a long set by local favorite, the Larry Tucker Band. As they began their set, the band announced, “We’re a dance band, not a concert band. So if you get the urge, come up here and dance. We’ve got room for about 30 or so.”

With this encouragement, many joined the band and danced to their favorite Motown hits.

Truth, in movements

On Monday evening, at about 8:45 p.m., the Chester County Press staff writer drove through the Somerset Lake development in Landenberg, on his way to watch the first of three Presidential debates that could help influence, and ultimately decide, the future of every person in every home he was passing.

He admired the blue translucency of television screens that seemed to glow from every home, no doubt tuned in anticipation to what would soon serve as the collision point of two campaigns marked by distinctly different tenor and tenacity. It had been an insufferable summer; nearly every new day brought another controversy, and a steady flow of Tweet zingers that crossed the lines of basic decency and reverberated into the American bloodstream like cancer cells. All through the hot months, one candidate back-stepped repeatedly in an effort to distance herself from her own mistakes – the cautionary queen in a pantsuit. Meanwhile, to the incorrigible delight of his minions, the other candidate raged like a spoiled wild child born into a world with no accountability.

What could these people in these homes possibly expect would be any different tonight, the staff writer thought. At its best, he thought, the next 90 minutes would serve to crack open the door of our Democracy and reveal the picture of what it would look like if one or the other candidate is fortunate to enter. At its worst, it would be a re-do of our summer of discontent, and show the stuff that the people in the houses he had just passed have already seen.

The staff writer arrived at the home of friends, took his seat on a couch, and wrote, “Everything rests not only on content, but movements: A tic, a sigh, an unexpected twitch.” Then, as the debate began, the man in the blue suit on the left side of the television screen began snorting. He power guzzled water like a corner safety on the sidelines at the Rose Bowl. He grimaced and sighed and squinted and glared. He interrupted his opponent. For every well-placed criticism he levied – and there were some – he lobbed ten more in a nearly incoherent blather spurt of half-truths and unfounded inaccuracies. (Are we really a third world country? Are we really losing on everything?)

By the hour mark, his night began to crumble into the same tired hyperbole that marked his own graceless summer. And then he simply got lost, completely devoid of direction; the mouth-flailing victim of a near drowning, left to defend his questionable temperament.

Meanwhile, the woman in the red pantsuit on the right side of the screen resembled the honor student who breezes through her examination because she had come well prepared. She spelled out the specifics of her platform. She apologized for her well-documented mistakes. She called her opponent on his most crucial vulnerabilities, and criticized his support of actions that are now considered unconstitutional. She named some of those who have been on the receiving end of his criticisms and his blind inquiries, most particularly levied on our current president.

For 90 minutes, the woman in the red pantsuit remained calm, coolly unflappable.

At about 11 p.m., after watching the pundits breeze through the spin zone, the staff writer began to drive home. Save for a few houselights, most of Landenberg was now pitch dark. Was anyone still up? the staff writer wondered. Are they thinking about which candidate would make the better president, based on what they just saw on their televisions? Do they measure leadership by the twin points of tactful, clear thinking and preparation, or by visceral and unchecked fury?

Most of them have already made their decision, the staff writer thought, and for those who support the twitching and snorting man in the blue suit, no performance on their candidate’s behalf, however abysmal as his was on Monday night, is likely to sway their opinion now.

There was no denying, however, that they saw the truth, in movements.

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Notice from the Oxford Police Department

An open letter to motorists in Oxford:

Due to hazardous conditions that exist on Market Street between Third Street and Niblock Alley and the recent painting of lines at the end of the parking spaces, the Oxford Police Department will begin enforcing the Ordinances shown below. Beginning Oct. 1, the Oxford Police Department will be issuing warnings to those in violation, and effective Oct. 15, tickets will be issued. Please also be advised that the first four spaces of angled parking on Market Street are for

compact cars only.

Sincerely,

Geoffrey L. Henry, Mayor

§15-401. Vehicles to Be Parked Within Marked Spaces: Wherever a space is marked off on any street for the parking of an individual vehicle, every vehicle parked there shall be parked wholly within the lines bounding that space, and it shall be a violation of this Part for any person to park a vehicle or allow it

to remain parked otherwise.

(Ord. 658, 11/13/1990)

§15-402. Angle Parking: 1. Only angle parking shall be permitted on the following portions of streets: South Side of Lancaster Avenue South Between Second Street and Coach Street and South Side of Market Street [Ord. 714] Between Third Street and 40 feet west of Niblock Alley.

2. On all streets where angle parking is required, every vehicle parked at the angle shall be parked with

its front nearest the curb. 3. No person shall park or allow to remain parked any vehicle other than a passenger automobile, which shall not include a van, family van, truck, pickup truck, sports utility or like vehicle. [Ord. 714] (Ord. 658, 11/13/1990; as amended by Ord. 714, 6/17/1996) §15-421. Violations and Penalties: Unless otherwise stated herein, any person who violates any provision of this Part shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a $25 fine, plus costs.

Tax on nursing home stays is unfair

Letter to the Editor:

Harrisburg needed to find a tax that would help fund the Medicaid shortfall. They chose to implement a tax on the people who were able to pay for their nursing home stay. Those who are in a “skilled care” nursing home are at the end of their lives and unable to generate additional income. They are bedridden and most have chosen some-

one to handle their affairs through power-of-attorney. They are no longer able to take care of their own basic needs, let alone their finances.

Ten years ago, the state of Pennsylvania decided to implement a “bed tax” on those folks who reside in Pennsylvania’s skilled nursing homes. It was described to me as a one-year trial and the tax was $1.50 per day for occupying the bed

they were using. That tax has now gone to $8.01 per day. This amount is added to their total bill.

Anyone who has a family member in a skilled-care facility knows how quickly their savings can vanish. End-of-life are is expensive.

The general public does not know about this tax until they experience it.

Most people do not believe that our legislators would consider implementing

such a tax on this helpless group of people. Surely, there must be a better place to find the needed money to fully fund Medicaid. We balk at a soda tax because it might hurt the sales of a beverage that damages tooth enamel and weakens bones. Where are our priorities? Why do we allow this?

Legislation will benefit consumers

Letter to the Editor:

Pennsylvania lawmakers and Gov. Wolf took steps this year to modernize the commonwealth’s liquor system, but work remains.

State Rep. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland) recently introduced legislation, House Bill 2357, which will help expand consumer access and protect jobs.

Rep. Reese would create a “spirit expanded permit,”

which would allow restaurants, taverns, grocery stores and hotels to sell up to three liters of spirits for carryout. This is important because consumers want to make one stop when shopping for beer, wine and spirits. Right now, many have to go to three different locations to purchase what they need.

Not only will Rep. Reese’s legislation provide the convenience consumers

demand, but it also will protect countless jobs created by Pennsylvania distilleries. The commonwealth’s distilling industry is undergoing tremendous growth, but the current system puts it at a major disadvantage because sales are limited to state stores. It’s time to support these Pennsylvania businesses and their employees. We look forward to working with Rep. Reese, the

Pennsylvania General Assembly and Wolf administration to pass this important legislation that will give the PLCB the tools it needs to serve the consumer by expanding outlets without additional costs.

Eric Reller Director

Chester County receives national award for document imaging system

Clerk of Courts and County’s Department of Computer Information Systems create cost-effective technology solution for county’s court system

The introduction of a new Document Management Innovation (DMI) system within the Chester County courts system has earned an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo).

The collaborative efforts of staff from Chester County’s Clerk of Courts Office and the county’s Department of Computer and Information Services (DCIS) have resulted in improved efficiencies in the Clerk of Courts Office, by providing quick electronic access of case files for many court-related departments.

Chester County Clerk of Courts Robin Marcello said: “This new digital imaging system has greatly improved the courts operations by capturing, storing, retrieving and sharing court records electronically that interact with our Courts’ case management system.

Chester County implemented DMI with existing software and without hiring outside vendors. In addition to quick access of court documents, the new DMI system reduc-

es storage space through paperless files, streamlines the work flow process, provides security restricted “drawers” with limited access, and allows for business continuity and disaster recovery in case of a lost or misplaced file.

“The Clerk of Court’s office serves both the public and other departments within the court system – from law clerks and staff within the District Attorney’s and Public Defender’s offices to judges, court administra-

tors, Adult Probation, the Sheriff and the Prison,” added Robin Marcell.

“Following a five month pilot program we formally launched the system earlier this year, and now average over 33,000 documents imaged each month.

The 92nd Unionville Community Fair & Farm Show

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

The Unionville Community Fair & Farm Show will feature plenty of new attractions to complement the familyfriendly favorites that bring visitors back year after year as organizers look to increase the event’s appeal to a wider audience.

Deborah Deckman, the first-year fair president, said that she can’t wait to see how some of the new additions are received during the fair, which takes place between Sept. 30 and Oct. 2.

“I’m very excited,” Deckman said. “I’m hoping that, with the new events, everything goes over well. We’re changing a lot of things, and it should be interesting to see it all comes together.”

This fair features the largest display of agricultural products in Chester County, and agriculture will continue to be the focal point even as some new attractions are added. “We have good things growing” is the theme for the 92nd edition of the fair.

It takes months of work for the organizers to plan the event. While the fair doesn’t open to the public until Sept. 30, exhibitors will start registering at the Red Exhibit Barn from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The next day is a busy one as exhibitors continue to set up and the judging on many of the entries begins. The eighth annual Denim and Diamonds Dinner and Fundraiser, an elegant opening event for the fair, takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Food vendors will begin setting up at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30 and the fair officially opens to the public at 9 a.m. with the usual array of familyfriendly activities and attractions for all ages.

Deckman said that they are bringing in food trucks this year, just one of the many new offerings. There will be demonstrations in front of the Exhibit Barn throughout the day. Youngsters can enjoy the Giggles & Grins Children’s Activities. Matt Cadabra will bring his magic to the main stage from 3 p.m. to

The beneficiaries of the 2016 Unionville Community Fair

The Unionville Community Fair has been a charitable endeavor through the years and provides financial support for a variety of organizations that serve the community. This year, the Po-Mar-Lin and Longwood fire companies and Kennett Area Community Service have been named as the beneficiaries.

5 p.m. A lip-sync contest takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by a family dance with Dan & Galla to close out the first night of the fair.

Another new event this year is the Smokin’ Llama’s Punkin Chunkin demonstration that will take place at various times throughout the day.

When the fair opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, the craft vendors will be all set up. Dan & Galla, favorites in the area, will return to the main stage to entertain the crowd from 10 to 11 a.m. One of the highlights of the fair, the annual parade, starts off at 10 a.m. with the route beginning at the Patton Middle School.

Dan & Galla will emcee the parade from the main stage between 11 a.m. snd noon.

Meanwhile, there are many other activities taking place. The scarecrowmaking contest begins at 10 a.m., with judging getting underway at noon.

A mechanical bull will be set up for attendees can experience the thrill of riding a bucking animal.

The horse show begins at 9 a.m., and this year the event moves to a new venue—Vince Dugan Stables.

Deckman said that she is very excited about the new venue because it offers more space and, in the event of rain, will offer an improved track for the participants. There’s more parking, too.

There are various activities for children to enjoy. Barnyard games will

take place from 1 to 3 p.m.

Robin Moore, a storyteller, will be entertaining children from 1 to 2 p.m.

The Give and Take Jugglers will be roving around the fairgrounds between 2:30 and 4 p.m.

A dairy show takes place from 1 to 5 p.m., followed by a cow-milking contest that is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

The Pa. State-sponsored baking contest entries are accepted at the Red Exhibit Barn from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The baking contest judging is slated for 2 p.m.

The lineup of performers on the main stage from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday will feature something for everyone as Shawn O’Donnell hosts Band Night. Alexallegra starts things off with a country music performance, followed by Dorris Nolly from 5:15 to 6 p.m. and Bill Rose from 6:15 to 7 p.m. The Caroling Strings will perform on the main stage from 7:15 to 8 p.m. The fair closes at 9 p.m.

The hours for the fair on Sunday is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and plenty of fun is packed into the shorter day. One highlight on Sunday is the Cow Pie Bingo with Dan & Galla, which takes place in the paddock area at 3 p.m.

Deckman will help Dan & Galla officially close the fair at 4 p.m. at the front of the Exhibit Barn.

One of the fair’s more popular events, the rodeo, has a new date and venue this year. The rodeo will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Brandywine Polo Field in Toughkenamon.

The rodeo, which comes toward the end of the rodeo circuit, brings in highly entertaining performers that thrills audiences.

“It is a major event,” Deckman explained. “It will be a lot of fun.”

While this is Deckman’s first year as the president, she has a strong connection to the tradition of the fair. Her husband, Matthew’s grandparents, were a part of the fair since its beginning.

and

was well-known for working with the Matchbox company to create the official Unionville Community Fair truck. It is now an official matchbox. She and the board members are committed to celebrating the traditions of the fair, while also seeing it continue to evolve as it approaches the 100th anniversary.

“One of the things we’re trying to do is reorganize the board so that it is multigenerational,” Deckman said. “We want to expand the range of people who are interested in the fair. We’re trying to revitalize the fair.” More information about the event, as well as tickets to the Denim and Diamonds Dinner and fundraiser, are available at www.ucfair.org. Regular updates about this year’s fair are also offered on the organization’s Facebook page.

PROGRAMS TO KEEP YOU WELL!

Stop Smoking Now!

Education, behavior modification and relaxation techniques help participants become nonsmokers during the seven-week smoking cessation program.

Discounted nicotine patches and a monthly support group also available.

Series Start Dates:September 1, October 4, and November 3

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

Reversing Prediabetes

More than 80 million Americans have pre-diabetes. This 1-1/2 hour program teaches you how to change your lifestyle to reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Date + Time: Sept 21 or Nov 9, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

Fee:$25

Dates + Time: Oct 26 or Dec 8, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Jenner’s Village Professional Building 105 Vineyard Way, Suite 100, West Grove

Fee:$25

Hands-Only CPR

When a person suddenly collapses, bystanders need to remain calm and take action quickly. By learning Hands-Only CPR (CPR without mouth breathing), you can increase confidence and reduce hesitation in life-saving situations. This one-hour training also includes education on early heart attack signs and symptoms.

Dates + Times: Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17 and Dec 15, 12 Noon

Location: Main Hospital, Conference Room A

Date + Times: Oct 17, 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM

Location: Longwood Fire Company

1001 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square

Date + Times: Oct 25, 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM

Location: Penn Medicine Southern Chester County

455 Woodview Road, West Grove

Dates + Times: Oct 20, 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM

Location: Main Hospital, Lasko Tower 4

Weight Matters Information Session

This free program will explain what to expect in the eight-week program to help you decide if this program is for you. Helpful materials on weight loss will also be available.

Date + Time: September 26, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

Weight Matters

Eight-week class taught by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Wellness Coach that focuses on food and behavior choices known to promote healthy weight loss.

Check your insurance for possible reimbursement. (Fee $100)

Start Date + Time: October 3, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

Struggles and Solutions

Each month, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will lead a discussion on an interesting, timely, and immediately useful topic about food, eating, activity and wellness. Program provides ideas and encouragement for anyone on a journey to lose weight or to live a healthier lifestyle.

Date + Time: Meets every second Monday, 5 PM – 6 PM

Location: 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

Date + TimeSaturday,

Managing Your Back Pain

Our Board-Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon will address common sources of back pain and discuss the range of treatment options to relieve pain, discomfort and lifestyle limitations. Includes a tour of our new orthopaedic unit.

Date + Time: November 16, 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Lasko Tower 4

Presenters: Mark Tantorski, DO Christine Schweidler, Physical Terapist

Joint Pain and Your Golf Swing

Nothing can ruin a golf game faster than pain from arthritis, overuse or injury. Learn to prevent, manage and treat pain in your shoulder, hips and knees and enjoy your active lifestyle. Our Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon teams up with a physical rehabilitation specialist and a golf pro to help you get back in the game! Enjoy a hearty continental breakfast while learning valuable tips and information. As a special offer, program attendees will be offered 18 holes of golf for $45 or 9 holes for $35 beginning at 1:00 pm.

Date + Time: October 8, 10 AM – NOON [Fee $12]

Location: Downingtown Country Club 93 Country Club Drive, Downingtown

Presenters: Todd Michener, MD

Dante Troiani, Director of Golf

Dan Elkins, Physical Therapist

Living with Type 2 Diabetes

Whether you are newly diagnosed, or have had diabetes, this free 1-hour program will help you learn what tools you need to get started and also introduce you to our many diabetes services. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

Dates + Time: October 12, Dec 7, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: 600 East Marshall Street Suite 302, Wellness Classroom

Senior Supper Club

Enjoy dinner in our café every Thursday. Interesting talks on timely topics are offered over dinner on the following dates. There is no cost for these programs, however, dinner is available in our café for $5.85.

Senior Supper Club Programs held in Chester County Hospital Café

Understanding Vascular Disease

Date + Time: September 29, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Presenter: Sean Ryan, MD

Medicare Update: What's New in 2017?

Date + Time: November 3, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Presenter: Tony Blanco, Apprise

Advanced Directives and Care Planning

Date + Time: December 1, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Presenter: Emily Siolek Community Care Coalition of Chester County

Dine with Us the Plant-Based Way!

Enjoy a unique “Friday Night Out” with a delicious plant-based meal you’ll help create! On hand will be a physician, a professor of nutrition and a renowned plantbased chef to get you started on the path to living long and living well with some easy to make plant-based recipes sure to become your favorites.

Date + Time: October 28, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Russell L. Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center Room 326 (Food Lab) 855 S. New Street, West Chester

Presenter: Boyd Myers, MD Janet M. Lacey, DrPH, RD, LDN, Professor, Dept. of Nutrition Char Nolan, Certified Plant-Based Chef Fee:$15 (includes snacks and dinner)

Have you had your Mammogram?

We are busy, we forget and sometimes we’re afraid. But a mammogram can save your life. Take a few minutes to tour our mammogram suite and see how it’s done, have your questions answered by our Nurse Navigator and enjoy some light refreshments. Bring a girlfriend and save her life too!

Dates + Time: Oct. 13, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Penn

Oxford Borough Council receives an update about funding for proposed parking garage

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

At the Oxford Borough Council meeting on Sept. 19, Steve Krug, principal of Krug Architects, provided borough council with an update about the efforts to secure funding for a parking garage near the center of the borough’s business district. The parking structure is now being referred to as a transit center because one of the functions of the parking garage could now include serving as a hub for public transportation.

Pauline Garcia-Allen of Econ Partners, who is assisting Krug with the efforts to attain grants for the project, explained that the proposed parking garage would be a good

Six Oxford Area High School sports standouts—

Jack Melrath (class of 1955), Susan Burke Mast (class of 1959), Dana Dreibelbis (class of 1974), Karen Doss Barlow (class of 1982), Erin Arrowood Fidler (class of 2002) and the Hess family—will be inducted into the school’s Sports Wall of Fame.

The 16th annual induction banquet will take place at the high school on Monday, Oct. 17. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments in the cafeteria as attendees meet with this year’s inductees.

spot for public transit connectivity, which would also potentially make the project eligible for additional funding opportunities, especially at the federal level.

Garcia-Allen said that a transit center in Oxford would put in place the infrastructure for future additions to the regional transportation network.

The Southern Chester County Organization On Transportation (SCCOOT) bus could be routed through the transit center.

The SCCOOT bus already passes through town and connects Oxford to West Chester with stops in West Grove, Lincoln University, Kennett Square, and Longwood Gardens.

Council member Peggy

At 7:30 p.m., the awards presentation takes place in the auditorium.

This year’s inductees starred in a variety of sports throughout the last seven decades of the school’s history.

Dreibelbis earned ten varsity letters while at Oxford Area High School. He set school records in the 440- and 880-yard run, and was also a member of the record-breaking 880-yard and one-mile relay team. The 880-yard relay team continued on to represent the school in the statewide tournament. He

Ann Russell asked if having the transit center in town would mean that there would be additional forms of public transportation available to local residents in the future.

“That would be wonderful news for Oxford,” Russell said.

Garcia-Allen explained that there could be a bus connection at some point that would link Oxford to other destinations where people access regional public transportation. One obvious possibility is a bus connection between Oxford and Parkesburg so that people could catch the train at the Amtrak Station there.

Various individuals who are working on the parking garage effort have been exploring the transportation

was a captain of all three of the sports in which he participated—track, basketball, and soccer.

After graduating from high school, Dreibelbis attended Princeton University, where he became a member of the soccer team. The team qualified for the 32-team NCAA Tournament in 1977.

Erin Arrowood Fidler played four years on the field hockey team and three years on the swimming team. While playing field hockey, she earned Second Team All-State honors in

needs throughout the community. For example, it was noted that many Lincoln University students don’t have access to vehicles on campus, and the availability of public transportation would be beneficial to those students.

Oxford resident James Sumner, a member of Lincoln University’s board of trustees, was in attendance at the meeting and he said that he thought that it would be very good to have some form of public transportation available to students on campus.

Garcia-Allen also informed borough council that they still has not received word about any of the applications that have already been submitted for county, state, and federal

2000 and 2001. She was the captain of the field hockey team, and was also the leading scorer and its leader in assists. She helped the team earn a district playoff berth.

Fidler went on to play for the Division I West Chester University field hockey team, earning three varsity letters. She was named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division I Academic Squad from 2002 to 2005.

Susan Burke Mast was a basketball and hockey star during her high school days. In that era, girls’ basketball

funding. Several other applications are about to be submitted.

Oxford Borough officials will decide whether to move forward with building the proposed 300-space parking garage once they know how much grant funding will be available for the project, which has an estimated cost of about $5.73 million. When Krug completed a comprehensive parking study in the latter part of 2015, he said that the borough could attain as much as $3 million in grants from various sources. His firm has worked with municipalities, including West Chester Borough, on the construction of parking garages.

Advocates for the parking garage project have said

was still played on a halfcourt basis, the forwards on one side of the center line and the guards on the other. Mast relied on her height and long arms to help her team to a championship. To this day, at the age of 74, Mast stays active with earlymorning walks and evening bike rides, in addition to kayaking twice a week at her home in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

The Hess family, which will be represented by Shirley Hess at the induction ceremony, is a family that has supported Oxford’s high school

that additional, convenient parking in the business district is necessary if the borough wants to attract a larger, cornerstone business to the downtown area.

In other business at the meeting, borough council approved the hiring of two new crossing guards that will be on duty weekdays to facilitate the arrival and departure of school students.

Mayor Geoff Henry issued two proclamations, one recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month during October, and the other recognizing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also in October.

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

athletics for fifty years. The Hess family’s children and grand-children have been involved in soccer, cross country, basketball, wrestling, tennis, and track. Even when members of the family weren’t on sports teams, the Hess family was still present—and supportive of—many of the school’s sports events.

The Chester County Press will be including stories about some of this year’s recipients in the weeks leading up to the banquet. The banquet is open to the public, and there is no cost to attend the event.

Two tasty new options coming to Kennett Square

By John Chambless Staff Writer

The Market at Liberty Place in Kennett Square will officially be getting two new tasty options this weekend.

A grand opening is slated Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Kaboburritos, a Mexiterranean grill, which is now open. There will be a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m., music by DJ Dre’ Money from 1 to 4 p.m., and giveaways throughout the day.

Owner and operator, Carlos Vargas, offers traditional chicken doner kabobs. The meat is cooked on a rotating, vertical broiler, and served on a wrap or pita, with rice or salad. It can also be served

on a burrito, taco, or quesadilla. Additional options include beef, pork, shrimp, and falafel.

Patrons can also sample a blend of Mediterranean and Mexican side dishes and appetizers, including hummus, feta and olives, pita chips, falafel, pico de gallo, chips, and guacamole.

If all the meat sounds a little daunting, Kaboburritos also features a variety of vegetarian options.

“The market is a great community gathering location and that’s what I love about it,” Vargas said. “With a variety of shops and options, guests can come with their families and enjoy a great time.”

Kaboburritos began

in 2010 in Gwangju, South Korea. Vargas and his wife, Stephanie, were living abroad and teaching English. Carlos decided to turn his scooter into a mobile food stand, The Kabob Scooter. Customers lined up every night. He expanded his menu to offer Mexican options and Mediterranean/ Mexican appetizers. His scooter was expanded to a small food truck, and a business was born.

But that’s not the only grand opening this weekend. M n M BBQ, Catering & Smoked Meats is set to open at the market on Oct. 1.

The restaurant will offer traditional barbeque items such as ribs, chicken and pulled pork, along with all the side dishes such as

potato salad, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, cornbread and more. All items are available at the market or to go.

Husband and wife

Melissa and Joe Dea are the owners and operators.

“We make comfort food right, and we love to make our customers happy,”

Joe Dea said. “We are excited to bring barbeque and smoked meats to the Kennett Square area all year long. We are also looking forward to being a part of The Market at Liberty Place and work with all of the other businesses.”

The Liberty Place at Kennett Square is at 148 W. State St. in downtown Kennett Square. The businesses are arranged around the outside wall, with a large space in the center of the room that can hold multiple merchants. There’s a climate-controlled outdoor patio, free parking and free wi-fi.

The upscale farmers market offers a mix of prepared foods, grocery

items, wine and beer, and more. In addition to M n M, The Market is home to Buddy’s Burgers, Yo’R So Sweet, State Street Pizza & Grill, Kaboburritos, Terra Foods (a gourmet pasta and olive purveyor), Punk’d Pineapple (a soft ice cream shop), and Paradocx Vineyard.

Another new business, Sugar Daddy’s Bake Shoppe, is scheduled to open on Nov. 1. For more information, visit www. themarketatlibertyplace. com. The Market is also on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

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

Avon Grove Homecoming 2016

West Chester East 21, Avon Grove 3

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Avon Grove Head Coach Harry O’ Neill’s frustration was almost palpable.

Moments after watching his team lose a hard-fought game to West Chester East in front of a large and boisterous Homecoming crowd, O’ Neill grappled with the harsh reality that, despite his team’s best efforts, they were on the wrong end of a 21-3 score because of a few plays.

West Chester East’s standout running back Jared Cooper ran for 213 yards, but a vast majority of those yards came on three big plays—a 20-yard touchdown early in the second quarter, a 69-yard score in the third quarter, and a 51-yard touchdown in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. Those three plays spoiled what was otherwise a lot of good, hard work by Avon Grove’s defensive unit.

So O’ Neill’s frustration was almost palpable—and understandable.

On offense, Avon Grove managed to move the ball at times, especially with the hard running of their standout running back, Nate Jones, who amassed 71 tough yards against West Chester East’s formidable defense. Avon Grove starting quarterback Joey Borcky turned in some nice plays, too, including some good runs and a well-designed 14-yard pass play to Kevin Francis deep in West Chester East territory in the second

quarter. Each time West Chester East’s defense was challenged in the Red Zone, they responded, and the only points that Avon Grove could put on the board was a 26-yard field goal by Kevin Sheehan with 6:26 left to play in the second quarter. Borcky suffered a hand injury, and backup quarterback Shane Wolford entered the game in the fourth quarter. He played well, and made several nice passes, including a beautiful nine-yarder to Tyler Boyd on a crucial fourth-and-six play. But Avon Grove continued to struggle scoring points.

“We’re not finishing our drives on offense, and that’s something we need to work on,” O’Neill said.

One of the issues, O’Neill said, is that opposing defenses are loading the box to stop Nate Jones because they know Avon Grove would rather run the ball than pass it. O’ Neill said that they want to find a way to make defenses space out more, and they also want to find more creative ways to get the ball in Jones’ hands.

After starting the year with wins over Kennett and Oxford, Avon Grove is now 2-3. They will look to get back on the winning track when they travel to Octorara on Friday night.

“I know our guys won’t quit,” O’ Neill said. “There are no easy games on our schedule. We have to compete and execute.”

Sept. 30 to Oct. 2

Unionville Community Fair

The Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show will be held at Route 82 and 926 from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. There will be livestock displays and contests, a children’s play area, food vendors, artisans, agricultural contests and displays, live music and entertainment each day. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit www. ucfairinc.org for a schedule of events.

Oct. 1

Kennett Brewfest

Tickets are on sale for the 19th annual Kennett Brewfest, which will be held on Oct. 1 in downtown Kennett Square. More than 95 regional and craft breweries will be offering samples, and food will be provided by Talulah’s Table in Kennett Square. Tickets are sold in advance only. They are $50 ($15 for designated drivers). No one under 21 will be admitted. The Brewfest runs from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., and is set up along South Broad Street. For information and online ticket sales, visit www. kennettbrewfest.com.

Oct. 1

Craft fair

West Grove Presbyterian Church (139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove) will hold a fall craft fair on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artists and vendors will be set up in the Christian Education Building next to the church. There will be food for sale throughout the day. Proceeds benefit church projects. Crafter and vendor applications are available at www.westgrovepres.org.

Oct. 1

Human trafficking program

“The Making of a Good Witness” will be presented on Oct. 1 at 9:30 a.m. by ACE (Advocating, Collaborating, Educating) Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance of Oxford. Officer Coverly of the Oxford Police Department will educate the community about how to give good descriptions, what to look for, and other significant details to take in when witnessing a crime. Refreshments will be served at 9 a.m. at the Oxford Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford). For more information, email stopslavery@zoominternet. net or call 610-932-0337.

Oct. 8

Oktoberfest in Parkesburg

Victory Brewing Company will be hosting an Oktoberfest celebration on Oct. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at its Parkesburg facility (3127 Lower Valley Rd., Parkesburg). The family-friendly event features Oktoberfest-inspired craft

beers including Festbier and Zeltbier, as well as other flagship brands like Prima Pils, Helles Lager and Headwaters Pale Ale. The Brewpub On Wheels will be serving traditional Oktoberfest foods like currywurst and döner kebabs, along with mac and cheese, street tacos and soft pretzels. There will be live music from local bands and outdoor lawn games. In the children’s area, there will be face painting, balloon animals, a moon bounce and games. The event is free. Beer and food will be sold.

Oct. 9

Record Collectors Music Expo

The Keystone Record Collectors Music Expo will be held at the Continental Inn (2285 Lincoln Highway east, Route 30, next to Dutch Wonderland) on Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dealers will be selling records, CDs, videos and music memorabilia of all eras. Free admission. Call 610-932-7852 or visit www. recordcollectors.org.

Oct. 9

Pink Poker Prance

Area riders are invited to join the Pink Poker Prance on Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at 2941 Appleton Rd., Elkton, Md. The leisurely ride in Fair Hill will benefit local breast cancer coalitions. Riders must register in advance of the event and select their ride time at Oxford Feed & Lumber (112 Railroad Ave., Oxford), or by phone at 610-932-8521. The $35 fee includes a commemorative T-shirt and halter, plus lunch. Prizes for “most pink” horses and riders, and best poker hands.

Oct. 15

Jenner’s Pond Crafts Festival

The Jenner’s Pond 12th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 40 craftsmen will be selling their creations in the public areas of the Alison Building (2000 Greenbriar Lane in the Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community). The community is located off of Old Baltimore Pike in Jennersville. All items being sold are handcrafted, and include jewelry, paintings, home decor, woodcrafts, needlework, and Christmas items. There is also a used book sale, a bake sale and free face painting. Tickets can be purchased to win gift cards for local restaurant dining, local retail stores, baskets of goodies and more. All proceeds go to the Jenner’s Pond Benevolent Care Fund. Call 610-620-4325 or 610-345-0377 for more information.

Oct. 29

Jen Chapin in concert

The Friends Folk Club has announced its schedule of fall concerts, beginning with Jan Chapin (Oct. 29) and continuing with The Sin City Band (Nov. 19) and Charlie Zahm (Dec. 9). The concerts are held at the Oxford Friends Meetinghouse (260 S. Third St., Oxford), and begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, free for children 12 and younger. Refreshments will be sold. Proceeds benefit the Oxford Friends Meetinghouse. Call 610-869-8076 or email friendsfolkclub@aol.com.

Nov. 17 and 18

New York City senior trip

The Oxford Senior Center is offering an overnight trip to New York City to see the annual Christmas show at Radio City Music Hall on Nov. 17 and 18. The trip includes bus transportation, one night’s lodging in New York, one breakfast, the show, a tour of Lower Manhattan, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue shopping and Macy’s Herald Square. The cost is $350, with a $200 deposit required. $149 is due before Sept. 10. Call 610-932-5244

Through Oct. 2

Paul Scarborough

Chadds Ford Gallery (Route 1, Chadds Ford) presents “Another Visit to Scarborough Fair,” a solo show of paintings by the late artist Paul Scarborough, through Oct. 2. The show also features signed prints. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Call 610-388-2412 or visit www.awyethgallery.com.

Through Oct. 15

Timothy Barr solo show

The Somerville-Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) presents a solo show by contemporary realist painter Timothy Barr through Oct. 15. Barr paints scenes of the Pennsylvania countryside, the Brandywine region and southern Berks County. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 302-652-0271 or visit www. somervillemanning.com.

Through Oct. 1

Group show

The Station Gallery (3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Del.) presents new paintings by Frank DePietro, Marlene Dubin and Barbara Straussberg through Oct. 1. Call 302-654-8638 or visit www.stationgallery.net.

Through Oct. 16

Vicki Vinton solo show

for information. Kennett Flash schedule

The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www. kennettflash.org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: Dan May (Sept. 30, 8 p.m., $18 and $22); Maria Muldaur (Oct. 1, 8 p.m., $27.50 and $35); Open Mic with host Angelee (Oct. 2, 7 p.m., $4); West Philadelphia Orchestra (Oct. 7, 8 p.m., $15 and $18); Beatlemania Again (Oct. 8, 8 p.m., $30 and $35); Better Than Bacon improv comedy troupe (Oct. 13, 8 p.m., $12 and $14); Chris Buono and Bob Lanzetti with Steve Jenkins and Tobias Ralph (Oct. 14, 8 p.m., $20); Mary Fahl, former lead singer of the October Project (Oct. 15, 8 p.m., $30); Open Mic with Matt Sevier (Oct. 16, 7 p.m., $4); Muriel Anderson with the New Wanderlust Audio Visual Show (Oct. 18, 8 p.m., $18 and $22); Resident Theatre Company presents “Broadway in the Borough” (Oct. 20, 7 p.m., $15 and $20); Phoebe Legere (Oct. 21, 8 p.m., $18 and $22);

The Blue Streak Gallery (1721 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, Del.) presents “Marks and Movement Under Pressure,” a show of new paitnings by Vicki Vinton, through Oct. 16. Call 302-4290506 for information.

Through Oct. 14

National Juried Show

The Oxford Arts Alliance (38 S. Third St., Oxford) presents its National Juried Show through Oct. 14. The show features works in a variety of media by artists from across the country. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 610-467-0301 or visit www. oxfordart.org.

Through Sept. 30

‘Nature in Abstract’ Mala Galleria (206 E. State St., Kennett Square) presents “Nature in Abstract,” a show of paintings by Ellen Catanzaro. The gallery features art and crafts by regional and international artists. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 202-591-6548 or visit www. malagalleria.com.

Oct. 7

Art at Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis Wellness Center (331 E. State St., Kennett Square) is participating

The Dupont Brothers (Oct. 22, 8 p.m., $12 and $15); Stand Up At the Flash with comedians Mike Rainey, Dave Primiano, Nick Kupsey and Noah Houlihan (Oct. 25, 8 p.m., $12 and $14); Francis Dunnery and His Sensational Electric Band (Oct. 27, 8 p.m., $30 and $35); Mike Keneally and Beer for Dolphins with the Travis Lawson Band (Oct. 28, 8 p.m., $20 and $23); Countdown to Ecstasy (Nov. 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m., $25 and $30); the Nik Everett Band (Nov. 5, 8 p.m., $17 and $20); Adrian

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.

in Kennett Square’s First Friday Art Stroll on Oct. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m., with artwork by Susan Wrightson and Meg Steen. The show continues through Oct. 31. Call 610444-8020 or visit www. metamorphosiswellnesscenter. net . Oct. 7 to 12

‘Chester County Collects’ The Chester County Art Association (250 N. Bradford Ave., West Chester) will host “Chester County Collects” from Oct. 7 to 23. More than 50 works of art will be on display in the Allinson and Huston Galleries. Sculpture, paintings, objects, and furniture spanning 400 years will be featured, including pieces by Alexander Calder, Chuck Close, George Cope,

Wharton Esherick, Frank Gehry, George Nakashima, Horace Pippin and George Whitney. Represented artists also include Thomas Hart Benton, Tom Bostelle, and Andrew Wyeth. The opening gala will be Oct. 7, and a closing reception will be held on Oct. 23. Several other ticketed events will be offered including lectures from regional art institution experts and panel discussions on the fundamentals of starting a legacy collection and artists collecting other artists’ work. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit www. chestercountyarts.org or call 610-696-5600.

IRENE HECK

Irene Heck, 87, recently of Kirkwood, Pa., went to be with her husband on Sept. 16.

She was the wife of the late Irvin Heck. Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Webster and Lula Sapp Roten. Irene and her late husband owned and operated Heck’s Garage in Nottingham. She was a member of the Slumbering Ground Hog Lodge. She loved living in the mountains, and taking care of momma bears and her cubs.

She is survived by sisters, Ruby Roten Absher and Vernie Roten Blevin, both of North Carolina; half-sister, Shirley Pierce (Larry) of North Carolina; half-brother, Russell Roten (Yutako) of California; nephews, Ted Roten (Cathy), Justin Pierce, both of North Carolina, and Bill Roten of Pennsylvania; nieces, Tara Muchini (Obrine), Allyson Lawless (Zach), all of North Carolina, Debbie Wright Neff of Quarryville, and Michelle Reeves of Kirkwood; and many more nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Vance Roten, Don Roten and infant Baby Roten; and niece, Barbara Wright.

A graveside service was held in North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Mt. Joy Hospice, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604; or Wakefield Ambulance, PO Box 86 Peach Bottom, PA 17563. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

MARY DOUGHERTY TWADDELL

Mary Dougherty Twaddell, 88 of West Grove, died on Sept.

20 at the Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. She was the wife of Raymond Twaddell, with whom she shared 36 years of marriage. Born in Kingston, Pa., she was a daughter of the late James C. and the late Grace E. (Gallagher) Dougherty. Mary was a longtime member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church, where she participated in many prayer groups. For many years, she was manager of Walden Books at Granite Run Mall. Most of all, Mary enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include, in addition to her husband, one son, Timothy Leonard (Michele) of St .Johns Fla.; one daughter, Judy Cunha of Newark, Del.; two stepsons, Raymond Twaddell (Ruth) and Jerry Twaddell (Mary), both of Newark

Del.; one stepdaughter, Sharon Walraven (Harry) of Chester County; one sister, Patricia Bruggeman of Glen Mills; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son, James R. Leonard.

A mass of Christian burial was held Sept. 23. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Grove. Contributions in her memory may be made to the church at 300 State Rd., West Grove, PA 19390. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.

J. VICTOR BARR

J. Victor Barr, 88, of New Providence, Pa., formerly of Oxford and Rising Sun, Md., passed away peacefully Sept. 17 at the Coatesville VA Hospice.

He was the husband of Sandra A. Lloyd Barr. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late C. Melville and Esther Haverstick Barr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean War. He owned and operated the Barr Motor Company Chrysler dealership in Oxford from 1955 to 1993. Vic attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lancaster. He was a life member of the American Legion Mason Dixon Post No. 194 in Rising Sun, Md., Oxford Lodge No. 353 F.&A.M. Rajah Shriners in Reading, and was past president and member of the Oxford Lions Club. He enjoyed golf and was a founding member of Chantilly Country Club in Rising Sun, Md. Vic followed college basketball and especially loved his grandchildren and attending their sporting events.

Vic was a loving and devoted family man and is survived by his wife; one son, J. Timothy Barr (Jeannie) of Annapolis, Md.; two daughters, Vicki Wood (Robert) of Colorado, and Lynne A. Leed (Robert) of New Providence; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Schreiber Pediatric Center, 625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

MIKE MURPHY

Mike Murphy, 54, of Kennett Square, passed away on Sept. 19 in Ocean City, Md..

He was the husband of Janet Inglis Murphy, with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Donna Deveney Murphy of West Chester, and the late

Harry W. Murphy. He was a 1979 graduate of Unionville High School. Mike was a truck driver at A. Duie Pyle, Inc., for the past 31 years. He was an avid NASCAR fan, he enjoyed farming, had a passion for animals, driving his truck, ATV riding, helping others, traveling with his family and hanging with his friends. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, and the Italian American Citizens League in Kennett Square. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Christopher James Murphy and his wife Stephanie of Kennett Square, and Justin Lewis Murphy of Kennett Square; one brother, Mark R. Murphy and his wife Roseann of West Chester; his father-in-law and motherin-law, Richard W. and Jean Inglis of Kennett Square; one nephew, Ryan Murphy; and one niece, Kristen Murphy. A funeral was held Sept. 26. Burial was in BirminghamLafayette Cemetery in West Chester. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to The Humane Society of the United States, Dept. HACDQ100904001, 2001 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037; or to the Friends of Scouting, 504 S. Concord Road, West Chester, PA 19382. Online condolences may be made by visiting www. griecocares.com.

JOHN C. ESHELMAN

John Curtis Eshelman, 57, of Oxford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sept. 15 at Chester County Hospital.

He was the husband of Susan C. Reese Eshelman. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Patricia Weinberg Eshelman of Gordonville and the late John B. Eshelman. He enjoyed antique tractor shows. John was a hardworking man who enjoyed helping others. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife; mother; three children, Jason Eshelman (Stephanie), Dana Rockwell (Jon), all of Oxford, and Laura Eshelman (Sistillio Po) of Elkton, Md.; five grandchildren, Nathanyel, Alexis, Abigal, Aubree and Jayce; brother-in-law and best friend, Bob Reese of Florida; and two nephews, Daniel and Nicholas Reese, both of Delaware. He was predeceased by his sister, Sandra Eshelman McCoy.

A memorial service was held Sept. 24. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pet Rescue, 1499 Flint Hill Rd., Landenberg, PA 19350; or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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Joseph’s

on Sept. 28 at 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Life Center (lower level) of ABVM’s Church (300 State Rd., West Grove). Visit www.

josephspeople.org for details, or email John Colgan, chapter leader, at johnfcolgan@gmail.com.

Guernsey Rd., West Grove. Call 610-869-9334 or visit www.westgroveumc.org.

Oct. 1

Craft fair West Grove Presbyterian Church (139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove) will hold a fall craft fair on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artists and vendors will be set up in the Christian Education Building next to the church. There will be food for sale throughout the day. Proceeds benefit church projects. Crafter and vendor applications are available at www. westgrovepres.org.

Oct. 7-8

Sept. 30 Rummage sale The West Grove United Methodist Church’s semiannual rummage sale will be held Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. The sale is open to the entire community. On Saturday, visitors can fill a brown paper grocery bag with items for $2. Leftover items are donated to The Bridge and other charitable organizations. Donations of household goods, adult clothing, books, craft items, and collectibles are accepted at the church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., from Sept. 26 to 28. The sale is held inside the church at 300 N.

Children’s equipment sale West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) will be holding a children’s clothing, toy and equipment consignment sale on Oct. 7 and 8. There will be a large selection of fall and winter children’s clothes, shoes, coats, toys, books, baby items and equipment. Hours are Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. On Saturday, many items will be half price. This sale benefits the early childhood and scholarship programs at the Children’s Morning Out and Preschool Program of the church. For information, e-mail tracy.mclaughlin@ westgroveumc.org or call 610-869-9334.

To submit items to the Church Calendar, e-mail jchambless@ chestercounty.com. There is no charge. Information should be received at least two weeks before the event. Not every submission can be included. Please include the address and contact information for the church in your submission.

Revolution BJJ Boxing and Fitness grand-opening

this Sunday The event includes food, children’s activities, demonstrations, and more....

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Kara Patti likes to joke that her family spends so much time at the Revolution BJJ Boxing and Fitness facility that sometimes it feels like they live there.

Her husband, Tom, is a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu. He was the first member of the family to train in martial arts. Then he suggested that Kara give kickboxing a try.

“I said, ‘I do yoga. I don’t do kickboxing,’” Kara recalled. “But I tried it and I fell in love with it.”

That led to their daughters, Jules and Josi, taking up martial arts training, too.

“I wanted to help build their confidence,” Kara explained. “We started going as a family.”

Brandon Sheffield, one of the owners and trainers of the facility, created a safe and fun environment in which to train with his detailed instruction and structured curriculum.

Today, Jules and Josi are both yellow belts.

“They love Jiu Jitsu, and their confidence is through the roof,” Kara explained.

Revolution BJJ Boxing and Fitness is in the process of adding new programs and classes. One addition is a small yoga studio for several classes each

week. Kara explained that the classes quickly filled up. As much as she loves kickboxing, Kara still loves yoga and the availability of classes only increases the time that she spends at BJJ Boxing and Fitness. She is also working toward earning her certification to teach yoga. She plans to attain the certification in 2017, and she will be able to start teaching yoga.

A grand-opening celebration to welcome the new partners in the business and to showcase the new programs and classes at Revolution BJJ Boxing and Fitness is set to take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2.

According to Bethany Atkinson, who also trains at Revolution BJJ Boxing and Fitness, the day will include a barbecue pit, food trucks, and beverages from the Bog Turtle Brewery and the Harvest Ridge Winery. There will be a professional DJ, a bouncy house for children, and much more. There will also be martial arts demonstrations that showcase the various classes that the facility offers.

“It’s a fun event to get everyone out there to see all the different things that we have going on,” Kara explained. Revolution BJJ Boxing

and Fitness is located at 476 West Christine Road in Nottingham.

More information about the upcoming grand-opening celebration and the classes that are available at the Revolution BJJ Boxing and Fitness page on Facebook as well as its website at www. revbjj.com.

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

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: Edwin Joseph Frey, III, Executor C/O William A. Pietrangelo, Esquire, Kelly Grimes Pietrangelo & Vakil, P.C., 36 East Second Street, P.O. Box 1048, Media, PA 19063

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF BETTY S. WILEY, DECEASED.

Late of the Township of Pennsbury, Chester County, PA LETTERS of 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 SHIRLEY ANN WOOD, EXECUTRIX, c/o Duke Schneider, Esq., 17 W. Miner St., West Chester, PA 19382, Or to her Attorney: DUKE SCHNEIDER MacELREE HARVEY, LTD. 17 W. Miner St. West Chester, PA 19382

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directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 W Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 16-10-702 Writ of Execution No. 2014-00226

DEBT $598,309.39

Executrix, 308 Marabou Drive, Newark, DE 19702 9p-21-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF : Edwin J. Frey, Jr., late of West Chester, Chester County , Deceased. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate having been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

The Elsie Foundation has been incorporated under the provisions of the PA Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988. Laura Solomon & Associates, 121 Sibley Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 9-28-2016

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece of ground, with improvements erected thereon, situate in the Township of New Garden, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as shown on Subdivision Plan for Candlewyck at New Garden (PIA Tract) prepared for Orleans Corporation by Nave, Newell & Stampfl, Ltd. Dated April 26, 2000 and recorded June 14, 2001 in Plan Book #15798, bounded and described as follows, to wit:

BEGINNING at a point in dividing line between Lot 25 and Lot 24, said point being located on the westerly right of way line of Honey Locust Drive and continuing from said beginning point the four following courses and distances: South 84 degrees 52 minutes 15 seconds west the distance of 150.00 feet

BEING Lot 24, as shown on the said plan.

BEING commonly known as: 219 Honey Locust Drive.

PARCEL NO. 60-4-20.4

Fee Simple Title Vested in Michael S. Chandler and Lisa M. Dinorscia by deed from, Kenneth M. Goldman and Marne B. Goldman, Husband and Wife, dated 5/24/2007, recorded 6/194/2007, in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Deed Book 7189, Page 434, as Instrument No. 10763608, PLAINTIFF: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, doing business as Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as a trustee for BCAT 2015-14BIT VS DEFENDANT: MICHAEL CHANDLER a/k/a MICHAEL S. CHANDLER a/k/a MICHAEL SCOTT CHANDLER a/k/a

Garden Township

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN &

TAX PARCEL NO.: 71-3-6.2 PLAINTIFF: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC

2007-BR5, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-BR5 VS DEFENDANT: JESSICA JENNINGS, KNOWN HEIR OF DOLORES J. JENNINGS AND JAMES JENNINGS; SHANON JENNINS, KNOWN HEIR OF DOLORES J. JENNINGS AND JAMES JENNINGS; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER DOLORES J. JENNINGS; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER JAMES R. JENNINGS

SALE ADDRESS: 705 Thunderhill Road, New London, PA 19360 PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: UDREN LAW OFFICES, P.C., 856-669-5400

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. and is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 W Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 16-10-711 Writ of Execution No. 2010-10904 DEBT $350,518.66

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece or

forty-two

(36.537)

the last mentioned point; thence along westerly side of Huntsman Path. North 8 degrees 6 minutes east two hundred fifty-seven and twenty-four hundredths (257.24) feet to the place of beginning

CONTAINING 1.7349 acres of land, more or less.

UNDER AND SUBJECT to certain covenants, conditions, agreements, restrictions, reservations and limitations as set forth in Deed Book Q-24, Vol. 588, at Page 537.

BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Melvin F. Wood and Dorothy L. Wood, by Deed dated June 15, 1977 and recorded June 20, 1977 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book D-51, Page 362, granted and conveyed unto Bob R. Surratt and Alma M. Surratt, husband and wife. And the Said Bob R. Surratt departed this life on April 13, 1999. Title to the property passed to Alma M. Surratt by operation of law.

BEING KNOWN AS 569 Huntsman Path, Kennett Square, PA 19348-2513

PARCEL NO.: 62-4-175

IMPROVEMENTS: Residential property.

PLAINTIFF: Deusche Bank, National Trust Company, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006FF9, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF9 VS DEFENDANT: ALMA M. SURRATT

SALE ADDRESS: 569 Huntsman Path, Kennett Square, PA 19348-2513

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS, KIRN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 215942-2090

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. and is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 W Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 16-10-714 Writ of Execution No. 2015-03261 DEBT $263,465.17

ALL THE CERTAIN lot or parcel of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Township of New London, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania described according to a Plan of Property owned by Alfred Roy made by George E. Register, Jr., & Sons. Inc., Registered Land Surveyors, Kennett Square, PA dated October 17, 1985 as follows, to wit:

PLAINTIFF: U.S. National Association, as Successor Trustee to Bank of America, N.A. as Successor to Lasalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-BC8 VS DEFENDANT: JAN C. HACKETT and KAREN L. HACKETT

SALE ADDRESS: 2169 Newark Road, Kelton, Pennsylvania 19390-9523

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

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. and is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 W Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 16-10-718

Writ of Execution No. 2015-01012

DEBT $$228,469.73

ALL THE CERTAIN tract of land with the east half of a double frame dwelling house thereon erected known as No. 408 West Main Street, situate in the Borough of Parkesburg, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a new survey thereof, made by J.W. Harry, Civil Engineer, dated June 14, 1937, as follows, to wit:

BEGINNING at a point in the center line of West Main Street, a corner of land of Clarence W. Powell and Edna V. Powell, his wife, distanct 420.99 feet eastwardly from the intersection of said center line with the center line of Culvert Street, measuring along the aforesaid center line of West main Street, thence along the center line of West Main Street, north 78 degrees 19 minutes east, 24.87 feet to point, a corner of land of Edward W. Myers; thence along the same, south 11 degrees 41 minutes east, 199.31 feet to a point in the north line of land of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, another corner of land of Edward W. Myers; thence along the land of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, south 79 degrees 15 minutes west, 24.87 feet to a point, another corner of land of Clarence W. Powell and Edna V. Powell, his wife; thence along the same and passing through the dividing wall of a double frame house, north 11 degrees 41 minutes west, 199.91 feet to the place of beginning.

Title to said Premises vested in Jose L. Cruz and Sonia Cruz, his wife by Deed from CitiMortgage, Inc., s/b/m to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, by Keystone Asset Management, Inc., its attorney in fact dated March 26, 2004 and recorded April 13, 2004 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 6118, Page 1833.

PLAINTIFF: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp., Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-NC2, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates VS DEFENDANT: JOSE L. CRUZ and SONIA CRUZ

SALE ADDRESS: 408 Main Street, Parkesburg, PA 19365

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ROBERT W. WILLIAMS, ESQ., 856-482-1400

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. and is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 W Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 16-10-727 Writ of Execution No. 2016-02534 DEBT $80,472.13

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land situate in Township of West Nottingham, Chester County, Pennsylvania

TAX PARCEL #68-06-0127.040

PLAINTIFF: LSF9 Master Participation Trust VS DEFENDANT: CLAUDIA L. DAVIS a/k/a

CLAUDIA B. DAVIS and KENNETH J. DAVIS

SALE ADDRESS: 175 W. Ridge Rd., Nottingham, PA 19362

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: UDREN LAW OFFICES, P.C., 856-669-5400

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. and is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 W Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 16-10-728 Writ of

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 424 Buttonwood Lane, Oxford, PA 19363

IMPROVEMENTS: A residential dwelling.

SOLD AS THE PROPERTY OF: Joseh A. Jakubowski and Cheri Marie Mathioudakis

PLAINTIFF: Pacific Union Financial LLC VS DEFENDANT: JOSEPH A. JAKUBOWSI and CHERIE MARIE MATHIOUDAKIS

SALE ADDRESS: 424 Buttonwood Lane, Oxford, PA 19363

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C., 215-627-1322

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. and is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 W Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 16-10-733 Writ of Execution No. 2016-04028 DEBT $140,969.19

Property situated in Oxford Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 6-4-61

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, NA VS DEFENDANT: LOUIS THOMAS ALEXANDER, JR. and SARAH ALEXANDER

SALE ADDRESS: 113 North 3rd Street, a/k/a Third Street, Oxford, PA 193631425

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. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. and is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 W Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE

16-10-734

Property situated in East Nottingham Township, Chester

sylvania BLR# 69-5-8

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Ditech Fiinancial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC VS DEFENDANT: ROBERT H. PORTER

SALE ADDRESS: 2029 Hopewell Road, Oxford, PA 19363-4005

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. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. and is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 9p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 W Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, November 21, 2016. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 16-10-735 Writ of Execution No. 2016-04363 DEBT $34,490.47

Property situated in the Chester County, Pennsylvania

BLR# 71-2-54

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Ally Bank VS

DEFENDANT: DAWN MARIE CIARROCCHI and DANIEL EDWARD CIARROCHI

SALE ADDRESS: 297 Church Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352-9364

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. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. and is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF