Chester County Press 02-26-2020 Edition

JP Morgan Chase development plans

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

To borrow a phrase from the late Yogi Berra, it was like deja vu all over again – with a few tweaks.

Before a large audience at the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Feb. 18, local land developer Bill Romanelli gave a follow-up presentation about the revised plans for a mixeduse development generally

known as White Clay Point, which is owned by JP Morgan Chase.

Romanelli gave a modified version of the presentation he gave at the Township Building on Dec. 16, 2019 -one that introduced the plans for the 200-acre development -- only this time he discussed changes that have been made to the original plan that included more open space and more emphasis on a possible trail network that could

connect the development to the St. Anthony in the Hills property at its southern end.

The project – which Romanelli said may adapt a more local-friendly name like “New Garden Town Centre,” “The Reserve at New Garden” or New Garden Meadows” to name a few options – is proposed to stretch from Reynolds Road to the south, Sunny Dell Road to the west and Sharp Road to the north,

By Chris Barber Contributing Writer

Jordan Bank Kindergarten Center

‘turning the page’ with online story time series

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Since the start of the 2019-20 academic year,

Dr. David J. Hamburg, the principal at the Jordan Bank Kindergarten Center in Oxford, has been moonlighting as a fireman, a chocolatier, a paint store employee, an electrician high in the sky in a bucket truck and a grain operator climbing up a silo. He has also been seen boxing at the Jennersville YMCA and making pizzas at Bravo Pizza.

Hamburg’s activities are part of “Dr. Hamburg & Friends’ Turn the Page Tuesday,” an innovative

online approach that engages schoolchildren in the power of reading and introduces them to career opportunities, as well.

The weekly, 15-minute program – available on the school’s Youtube channel, with a new show every Tuesday – introduces young readers and their families to local leaders in several industries, who read children’s books pertinent to their occupations. Now in its 24th episode, each story is complimented by a short interview Hamburg conducts with the reader about his or her career.

The majority of the shows are recorded on site;

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and Restaurant Week in

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Are you looking for the perfect way to spend the extra day in 2020?

Kennett Square has a fun event on tap on Leap Day, and then, just a few days later, Kennett Square’s diverse dining options will be showcased during Restaurant Week.

The eighth annual Kennett Winterfest is taking place on Leap Day, Feb. 29, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., and the festival will offer attendees a chance to enjoy live music, food, and of course great beer, as more than 65

top-rated craft brewers will be pouring two-ounce samples of unique and seasonal beers.

The brews will include everything from Pilsners and IPAs to porters and stouts. The brewers featured in the Winterfest come from across the region as well as local favorites like Victory, Braeloch, and Kennett Brewing Company.

Some of the newcomers making their first appearance at Winterfest include Autumn Arch Beer Project from Newark, Del., Collusion Tapworks from York, Pa., Form Fermentery from Philadelphia; and

Sloop Brewing from East Fishkill, N.Y.

“We’re also looking forward to a rare beer festival appearance by Iron Hill Brewery, returning for the first time in many years,” said Jeff Norman, a local architect and one of the founders of both Brewfest and Winterfest.

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selection committee, unselfishly contributes to the community’s quality of life. The tradition began in 1968. Korengel, 51, is the pastor of the Unionville Presbyterian Church, which is known widely as “The Small Church with the Big Heart.” Korengel is credited with being a driving force for the church and for providing emotional support to local police departments as well as families who have lost loved ones to accidents or overdoses.

The Chairman’s Gala, which attracted about 300 attendees, featured a buffet dinner, dancing, a citation from State Rep. Christina Sappey, and live entertainment, all in the comfortable confines of Longwood Gardens’ beautiful surroundings. It is customary for the previous year’s winner of the Outstanding Citizen Award

to lead the presentation of the new recipient, but 2018 honoree Peter Kjellerup, the environmentalist and founder of Dansko, was out of town and unable to attend the event. In his place, Leon Spencer, a former mayor of Kennett Square, stepped in to outline Korengel’s contributions. Spencer was a recipient of the award in 2016.

Spencer began his presentation by assuring the guests that first responders like police officers and firefighters work to meet the emergency needs of the community. But, he asked, “Who responds to the needs of emergency responders?”

People like Korengel do, Spencer said, explaining that she gives comfort abundantly in her role as the chaplain for the Kennett Township, Kennett Square Borough, and Southern Chester County Regional police departments. She is also a former Kennett Rotary Club

president, a participant in grief-response organizations, and an early supporter of Family Promise of Southern Chester County, a non-profit that works to alleviate homelessness in the area.

Korengel told the audience that, second to the birth of her children, Family Promise is the most meaningful event in her life. She also gave credit to many people – several of them first responders – who gave her the inspiration to find her place in the clergy.

Joining her at the dinner table to share the recognition were her parents, her husband, her children and even her Uncle Dick Walker, who came in for the ceremony from Illinois.

A social activist for most of her life, Korengel spent her youth in Peoria, Illinois, and Minneapolis. She said it was in Illinois where she gained her love and attraction to country life, having spent time on her grandparents’ farm. She gained her appreciation for rugged outdoor living, she said, in the cold winds of Minnesota where she lived for a year-and-a-half in her early pre-teens.

In her teen years, when her father was transferred to the Philadelphia area, the family lived in West Chester and she attended the schools of the West Chester School District. She went on to attend West Chester University, where she spent eight years sampling a variety of courses that attracted her attention and she graduated with a degree in English literature.

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Korengel went on to earn masters’ degrees in divinity, social work, business administration, and human resources from Palmer Theological Seminary. She became Unionville Presbyterian Church pastor when a pervious pastor left. Preceding the outstanding citizen presentation, Chamber President and CEO Cheryl Kuhn said she has been happy with the responses to this past year’s events, especially the golf tournament that raises money for youth scholarships. She said supporting youth is important to her, and in the future she hopes to raise more for the scholarship program.

Jim Turner, the board chairman for 2020 praised the selection of Longwood Gardens for the gala saying he has never seen a place so beautiful. He urged everyone to live active lives and “carpe diem” (seize the day) in their daily loves.

Outgoing board chair-

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“Winterfest provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy beers you know you’ll love and also to try something new and discover your next favorite brew,” explained Norman. “Winterfest celebrates the art and science of beer, and brings brewers and enthusiasts together.” Winterfest also features live music from Amanda and the Teddy Thomas Band as well as food trucks and vendors including Abuelita’s Empanadas, Natalie’s Fine Foods, The Polish Connection, Southbound BBQ, Dia Doce Cupcakes, George & Son’s Seafood, Frankly-Deep hot sauce, and Green Eyed Lady Boutique. The Band of Media Brewers will also be doing a homebrewing demo.

All proceeds go to Historic Kennett Square, the nonprofit that works to keep Kennett Square vibrant through numerous programs, including the Light up the Square tree lights on State Street, the KSQ Farmers Market, Third Thursdays on State Street, Restaurant Week, and much more.

man Erik Gudmundson said he had learned in the past year that while some other chambers of commerce are failing, that is not the case with Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce. This chamber is thriving, he said, because it listens to its members and the public.

supporting businesses and economic development. It lists its core values as “lead, connect, educate, advocate.”

For tickets and more information, including a full list of breweries that will be participating in Winterfest, visit kennettwinterfest.com. Winterfest is just the beginning of the fun in Kennett Square. The second annual Kennett Square Spring Restaurant Week takes place from March 3 to 8, and the event will showcase the creativity of award-winning chefs and the many flavors of Kennett Square.

Kennett Square’s Restaurant Week offers a wide variety of dining options at over a dozen participating restaurants throughout town. Diners can also enjoy live music

at various venues including Kennett Brewing Company, La Verona, The Creamery, Braeloch Brewing, and Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen, as well as the Kennett Flash. “Kennett Square Restaurant Week is a great way for our town to celebrate its culinary diversity,” said Brett Hulbert, chef-owner of Portabellos. “We’re a small town, but we have everything from intermezzo sorbets to some of the best tacos outside of Mexico. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit your local favorites or experience a place you’ve been wanting to try.”

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that will include a total of 356 residential units – 182 singlefamily homes, 60 townhouses and 114 apartments.

On its southern end, the planned development will include 95 lots that will be used as town homes and single-family homes. The town center will include 222,000 square feet dedicated to commercial development and three mixed-use buildings that will be used for retail, offices and apartments. Two buildings, sized at 26,000 square feet, will include 42 apartment units each, and the third, sized at 18,000 square feet, will include 30 apartments. It will include a main entrance on Route 41 and a second entrance on Sunny Dell Road, as well as an emergency access to Reynolds Road.

In addition, JP Morgan Chase’s plans include a 65,000 square-foot retail food store, a potential 55,000 square-foot indoor training facility and a possible outdoor multi-purpose athletic field.

In conjunction with the township’s recent purchase of the St. Anthony’s property and its commitment to providing open space and trails, the plans for White Clay Point include several patches of open space, as well as streams, ponds and trails, some of which border the northern edge of the St. Anthony property.

On the north side of Route 41, plans call for an 87-home, semi-circular active adult development, that will feature two cul-de-sacs and a club house with two entrances off of Sharp Road. Just to the south along the arterial space between Sheehan Road and Route 41, JP Morgan Chase’s plans call for the construction of a 5,000-square-foot convenience store.

Joined by representatives from M Capital Partners and Chester County Engineers, Romanelli used the presentation to address some of the concerns expressed by those who attended the December meeting.

The revised plan, he said, introduces trail plans for the property that slightly vary from the trail system the township is proposing. The main difference, he said, is that the township shows trails going through “sensitive areas,” whereas the project’s trail plans propose that these areas will be avoided.

A key question asked at the December meeting addressed the potential impact of the development’s stormwater system on nearby Somerset Lake – a water resource that has already been affected by moderate to critical environmental problems. Romanelli referred to a 2013 study on the lake that stated that the development of this property will significantly improve the health and quality of the lake.

Asked to be more specific about how a nearby development can actually help the lake instead of continuing to damage it, Romanelli said that in his lay opinion, the stormwater that arises in the heavy concrete laden areas of the now vacant property are currently washing rapidly down to the tributaries that feed Somserset Lake.

Subsequently, it requires the development’s homeowners association to pay to clean the tributaries – or forebays – to keep the sediment from entering the lake.

Placing proper stormwater practices in place in the proposed development, he said, will detain the stormwater

from funneling down to the lake by way of its current journey through erosive ruts, mud sediment and run-off streams.

“I firmly believe that the lake will be better suited with this property being developed,” he said.

In response to a concern expressed at the December presentation that called for the development to offer more open space, Romanelli said that the area that borders Reynolds Road will now include an additional eight acres of open space.

Romanelli said that the plans for the development also include the possibility of adding a traffic roundabout at the corner of Route 41 and Sunny Dell Road, which he said will provide an appropriate level of service per PennDOT’s concerns and calculations.

However, because there are significant grade issues at the intersection, Romanelli said that the roundabout would need to be two lanes in width.

A proposed roundabout at the development’s main entrance on Route 41 would not provide adequate traffic flow, he said, and will need to be built as a traditional traffic light intersection.

While the proposed development will very likely elicit continued concern about traffic, over-development and possible environmental effects – all of which are yet to be known – Romanelli praised the proposed development for having a less intrusive footprint than the PREIT plan, which was top-heavy with commercial infrastructure. In his response to concerns that the development is likely to spawn additional traffic along Route 41, he said that the preliminary information the development group has received states that this new plan will include less than half as much traffic as the previous plan that was proposed by PREIT for the same location.

“We were asked several times at the [Dec. 19] meeting, ‘What are the benefits of this job?’ and ‘Why should the township be interested in this?’” Romanelli said. “We believe that this plan, compared to the previous plan, is a significant improvement. It is a significant reduction in commercial [development]. The commercial people we’ve spoken to since the last meeting have agreed that one million square feet of commercial space is not an appropriate amount for this location.”

Romanelli also pointed to the site’s proposed recreational areas, its attention to the trail network and the fact that it will preserve two historic landmarks on the property as additional earmarks of improvement.

“We’re going to clean up the entrance to the township,” Romanelli said, referring to the development’s entrance on Route 41. “It’s one of the first properties people come in contact with [in New Garden Township], and we feel it will beautify this area.”

Romanelli, who is employed by Wilkinson Homes, said that the builder has an agreement with JP Morgan Chase, and “has an interest in the property.”

Toughkenamon Streetscapes and Transportation Improvement Plan

In other township business, Jennifer Reitz of Comitta Associates and Natasha Manbeck of McMahon Associates moderated the

final public presentation of the Toughkenamon Streetscapes and Transportation Improvement Plan, a broadbased blueprint for the future of the village that includes proposed ideas for smart growth in business and housing, improved transportation and aesthetic enhancements.

The presentation provided a glimpse into the concepts of the plan, and the many recommendations from Toughkenamon residents, local business leaders and elected and appointed officials – several of which came at three public meetings that were held in Toughkenamon over the past year.

Some of the key concerns expressed at these meetings included traffic congestion, mostly along the intersection of Baltimore Pike and Newark Road; insufficient parking availability and limited bicycle routes; and the need to enhance the character of the village and expand destinations and services that are currently available.

Toughkenamon was identified as a priority focus area in the township’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan, as a way to infuse the village with a fresh dose of aesthetic vision and economic stimulus that could define the village as more than just a sleepy, drive-by dot on the southern Chester County map. In addition to the formation of a committee of key stakeholders that has helped to drive that vision forward, the plan has been supported by a $65,000 grant from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission.

During her presentation, Reitz focused on six core areas that would be impacted by the plan, if implemented: a mixed-use area; a village area; a transition area; a village residential area; a small-scale mixed-use are north of Baltimore Pike; and a Newark Road primary commercial area. She said that a key component of the development of the plan will be the need to maintain the character of Toughkenamon.

“Nobody wants to see the village overrun, or have buildings plopped down that look like they came from outer space,” said Reitz, who introduced several guidelines that are listed in the plan, including building height and articulation, roof forms, and signage and lighting – as well as the history of the village. “This is to ensure that redevelopment or development as it occurs blends in and enhances what is [already] in the village.”

Manbeck introduced some highlights of the transportation component of the plan, which included speed bumps, traffic-calming treatments, particularly along Main Street and Union streets, Baltimore Pike and Newark Road; sidewalk and trail connections to support safe walking and biking; potential areas for on-street parking; and new road and regional trail connections.

Manbeck referred to Chapter 5 of the plan, which spells out priority action items that will be rolled out in a phased approach, beginning with improvements at the intersection of Baltimore Pike and Newark Road; and repairing the railroad crossing on Newark Road.

“This plan will not happen overnight, and it will happen incrementally, and will depend upon funding, resources, public support and a variety of other factors,” she said. “Overall, the draft plan presents a blueprint for the township to help achieve the vision and goal of having

Kennett Heritage Center planned for North Union Street

For many years, people in the Kennett community have wanted a history and information center available to residents and tourists alike. Thanks to the diligence and hard work of Lynn Sinclair, that desire is coming to fruition.

The Kennett Heritage Center was officially established as a nonprofit organization on Jan. 9. The mission of the organization is to foster a greater understanding and appreciation for the significant role the Kennett community played in the history of Pennsylvania and the United States.

The Center will encourage visitors to fully engage in the authentic experience offered by the preservation of that historic landscape through tours, special events, and an educational kiosk.

Sinclair owns the building at 120 N. Union Street and plans are underway to create the Heritage Center

a thriving and re-energized Toughkenamon.”

After the presentation, a few Toughkenamon residents continued to voice their displeasure with the scope of the plan, echoing the comments they shared at the board’s Jan. 21 meeting. Toughkenamon resident Suzanne Snajdr –whose presentation at the January meeting scorched the plan for what she believed was stacking its attention for the benefit of developers and businesses – told the board that none of the residents she has spoken with favor the plan.

“I have not talked to one resident in Toughkenamon who wants any of this,” she said. “You talk about residents wanting this. You talk about ‘This is what people want,’ but who wants it? It’s not the residents.”

Supervisor Steve Allaband responded to Snajdr. “When I am out and about in Toughkenamon with property owners, they tell me that they want us to put money into Toughkenamon,” he said. “If we don’t put money into Toughkenamon, it is going to continue to deteriorate.”

The contingent also continued to hammer away at what they perceive as the township’s lack of communication about the three public meetings, telling the board that they never received notices –despite the fact that the events were advertised on the township’s website and Facebook page.

The Toughkenamon Streetscapes and Transportation Improvement Plan will accept written comments until March 10, which can be submitted to the township. The report is expected to be completed in April.

Baltimore Pike-Newark Road intersection

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A rendering of the renovated front porch and entrance to the building at 120 N. Union Street that will be the home for the Kennett Heritage Center. in the house, historically owned by Dr. Isaac Johnson.

The Center will be modeled after the Marshallton Village Heritage Center, which opened in October 2018.

The Center will include static and interactive displays of the history of the Kennett area during the 1700s, 1800s and 1900s. Miller

Designworks, which created the exhibit at Marshallton, is working with Kennett

Steve Giampaolo, a regional service leader in design for McMahon Associates, provided the audience with an update on the work that the company has been doing on the re-design of the troublesome Newark RoadBaltimore Pike intersection.

McMahon Associates began the project in 2018, which has included a topographic and field survey and environmental assessment, and a design for the realignment of Newark Road and turn lanes at Baltimore Pike.

The preliminary cost for the project is being funded by the township, and PennDOT is funding the final design for the project and the right-away acquisition, the utility relocation, as well as the construction of the project – which Giampaolo estimated will be $6.5 million. While several investigative and geophysical projects still remain on the project’s punch list before PennDOT can begin final design and appraisals, he said that the project is expected to go to bid in 2023 and construction to begin in 2024.

While four years seems like a long wait for improvements to be made at an intersection that has long been considered one of the worst in Chester County, Scheivert said that waiting on PennDOT is a far less expensive option for the township.

“If the township would have done this ourselves, we could have done it a lot faster, but we would have spent about $7 million or $8 million of township residents’ funds,” he said. “Right now, with Steve’s proposal, the total engineering costs that the township will be paying is $721,229.72. We received a $600,000 grant for that, so the total engineering cost for this project paid out by the township will be $121,229.72.”

Heritage Center Board of Directors to design the displays for the Kennett Heritage Center.

The organization will begin fundraising in early spring with hopes to open the center in late summer or early fall. For more information on the Kennett Heritage Center please reach out to Lynn Sinclair at lynn@thesunsetfarm.net.

The board approved an additional $89,729.72 to finalize the work that PennDOT is requiring for the township to be able to pass the preliminary engineering of the project onto PennDOT.

Recognition for Scheivert

In appreciation of his five years of dedicated service, the board gave outgoing township manager Tony Scheivert recognition at the beginning of the meeting. Beginning in March, Scheivert will become the township manager for Upper Uwchlan Township. “Last year was a difficult year for my family,” Scheivert told the audience. “Both my mother and father died within six months of each other, and the support that I received from the staff and the board was amazing. I will never forget the kindness and compassion they showed my family.

“I have enjoyed working with everyone in New Garden Township, and I wish the board and whoever the next township is a lot of luck.”

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

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District again considers later school start times

By Monica Fragale Contributing Writer

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board will vote next month on whether to study school start times again.

The school board members heard a presentation at their Feb. 10 work session about the possibility of studying a later start time for the schools in the district.

“We would like to bring forward an opportunity to study whether we can push back the start times more,” said superintendent John Sanville, adding that changing the start and end times three years ago “exceeded expectations.”

“About four years ago, we started the process to look at the start times,” he said. “That change, on a number of fronts, has

exceeded expectations. They’re sleeping more now than before we made the change.”

The current schedule for secondary school students is from 8 a.m. to 2:43 p.m. But the optimal school start time, according to a state report, is 8:30 a.m. or later.

“We’d like the opportunity to investigate whether we can get there and what it would look like,”

said Victoria Baratta, the board’s curriculum chairwoman. “We know a sufficient amount of sleep is really critical to our students’ success.”

A presentation about the proposed study reports that “the majority of our students are still not getting the recommended amount of sleep prescribed by the medical community.”

In October 2019, the Joint State Government Commission in

Pennsylvania issued a report about later school start times and the connection to the amount of sleep that adolescents get. The commission’s advisory committee recommended that school districts study later start times because it “has the greatest potential to impact large numbers of students at the same time, and has been endorsed by numerous professional organizations.”

The UnionvilleChadds Ford curriculum committee suggested including a “good representation of working parents” in the study, if approved, according to assistant superintendent John Nolen.

The school board could hear a recommendation by November, if they approve the proposed study at next month’s meeting.

Kennett Square Borough officials discuss large State St. project, parking garage expansion, and committee assignments

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

StanAb, LP., a West Chester-based real estate development company, first approached Kennett Square Borough officials about a mixeduse project that would include 175 luxury apartments in the 600 Block of West State Street in April of 2015. The project has been discussed by Kennett Square Borough Council intermittently since then. At one point, the developer petitioned to have the borough amend its zoning regulations that would allow for an overlay to the C-2 District. More recently,

StanAb, LP. filed an appeal of a ruling by the borough’s Zoning Hearing Board. A Zoning Hearing Board is a quasi-judicial body that renders decisions on specific types of land-use appeals and applications under the borough’s zoning ordinances. At the meeting on Feb. 18, Kennett Square Borough Council once again discussed the proposed plan for luxury apartments—at least peripherally. Rusty Drumheller, the borough’s code enforcement officer, explained that with the developer filing an appeal of a Zoning

Hearing Board’s decision to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas, it would be necessary for the borough to file paperwork to still be involved in the legal process as the appeal progresses. Borough council unanimously approved the filing of the paperwork. Additionally, StanAb, LP made a request that the borough should consider a zoning text amendment regarding steep slope regulations. This would address at least one of the issues that the developer is appealing. A lengthy discussion followed, and ultimately borough council directed its

Planning Commission to evaluate whether it would be beneficial to take a borough-wide look at making changes to the steep slope regulations, rather than directly addressing the request by one developer on one site.

Borough manager Joseph Scalise offered a report about the parking garage expansion project. Scalise explained that a crane was on site for approximately two weeks as the construction work progressed. There was minimal disruption as a result of the construction, Scalise said.

Council member Peter Waterkotte, who serves on the Finance

Committee, explained that so far there has been less than $10,000 in change orders for this parking garage expansion. This will help keep the project’s costs in line with what was budgeted.

Council president Dr. Brenda Mercomes announced some of the new committee assignments. She explained that council members Rosa Moore and Doug Doerfler are serving on the Personal Committee. LaToya Myers was appointed as the council member on the Human Relations Commission. Waterkotte will continue to serve on the Finance Committee,

while council member Ethan Cramer will continue to serve on the Fire and EMS Commission.

Borough council approved a series of consent items, which included the minutes from the Feb. 3 meeting, the payment of bills, the approval of a Vision Partnership Program grant commitment letter for a parking study, a temporary use zoning permit extension for T-Mobile’s Cell on Wheels, and the Passport Parking Enforcement software contract. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@chestercounty.com.

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Restaurant Week will also offer a wide range of dining experiences, and

it’s the perfect time to try some of Kennett Square’s newest restaurants—including Byrsa Bistro, Café de Thai, Roll’Eat Sushi, and the newly expanded Portabellos. Enjoy food, craft-brewed beer, and local music at Kennett Brewing Company and Braeloch Brewing; a leisurely four-course tasting menu at Verbena BYOB; or a three-course lunch or dinner special with a side of local bands or axe-throwing at The Creamery. Victory Brewing is adding special

ready – even at the age of five – and we’re introducing them to a major component of English language arts.”

Restaurant Week dishes to their menu to pair with their beers. La Verona, Grain, Kennett Inn, and Kennett Brewing Company are all offering prix-fixe specials for lunch as well as dinner. Mary Pat’s Provisions and Roll’Eat Sushi, both in the Market at Liberty Place, have created great value prix-fixe menus as well. For those who would rather enjoy restaurant week in the comfort of their own home, Talula’s Table will offer a boxed and ready-toeat three-course seasonal,

farm-to-table dinner to pair with your own wine or beer for a gourmet night in—and you don’t have to wait a year to reserve a table. Plan your week with a onestop, user-friendly “menu of menus” listing all Restaurant Week offerings and live music schedules at historickennettsquare.com. Be sure to check out the Historic Kennett Square Restaurant Week Facebook event page for daily chances to win a gift card to participating restaurants.

in the past few months, “Turn the Page Tuesday” has visited Baer Electric, Bravo Pizza, Cameron’s Ace Hardware, Citadel Bank, Flip’s Barbershop, Giant Produce, Hostetter Grain, Inc., the Jennersville YMCA, the Oxford Police, la Communidad Hispana, Neuchatel Chocolatier, Miss Oxford Diner, Sky Cleaners, and the Oxford Firehouse.

“The shift in education is moving toward new mediums and technology, so ‘Turn the Page Tuesday’ is a way for our school to adapt to that change, and use as a tool to encourage our parents to read to their children, and have their kids read to them,” Hamburg said. “This way, we can assure that at least one night a week, they can be hearing good literature, read by someone in the community, that exposes our children to careers that are right here in the Oxford area.

“The effectiveness of this program is two-fold,” he added. “We’re getting our kids college and career

Hamburg said that the influence that launched “Turn the Page Tuesday” came from a program that had been created by an elementary school principal in Texas, who read stories live online to her schoolchildren from her home, while dressed in her pajamas. It was suggested that “Turn the Page Tuesday” take its concept on the road.

It’s a win-win for everyone, said Yamilet Fernandez, the Oxford Area School District’s translator and projects liaison – and the show’s producer. “Our readers love the fact that we come to them,” she said. “It doesn’t take them away from their business time, and it promotes their business in the area. They get a mini commercial, and we get a reader.”

Fernandez said the program also helps provide a bridge of connectivity to the Hispanic population, as well.

“We are giving our Hispanic students an understanding of

just how important reading and education is, by introducing them not just to the story, but to who our readers are, and what they do for a living,” Fernandez said. “Even though our stories are read in English, our Spanishspeaking parents can still talk to their kids after the video is over. It doesn’t matter if it’s in English or Spanish, they are still receiving the same message that their children are getting – the importance of reading.”

At last check, the show is receiving an average of about 100 views a day.

“Our kids love the series,” said Jordan Bank teacher Cathy Diamond. “I always ask them who saw the latest ‘Turn the Page Tuesday’ the night before, and I can say that every week, several of our students tell us that they had watched it at home with their family. They will then tell the rest of the class who was on the latest episode, and we’ll all watch it together as a class.”

Capitalizing on its success, the vision for “Turn the Page Tuesday” may eventually turn its attention and its

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“We are thinking about showcasing different jobs in the school district, such as custodians, cooks and kitchen aides, secretaries, superintendents, teachers, and nurses, and asking them to become our readers” Fernandez said.

“There are so many facets within the district, and it would be amazing to capture all of them.”

The series recently took its cameras outside of Oxford.

As Hamburg prepared his family for a vacation, he brought along the book, “Airplane Adventure” to the Philadelphia International Airport, and asked Nicole Grey, a departures coordinator for American Airlines and a Nottingham resident, read the story.

The success of “Turn the Page Tuesday” has earned Hamburg and Fernandez and their readers a miniature celebrity status. Fernandez herself has been called “Miss Turn the Page Tuesday,” and Hamburg is often stopped in the hallways at Jordan Bank by students, who tell him that they saw him high

“Dr. Hamburg & Friends’ Turn the Page Tuesday” is receiving an average of 100 views a day.

atop the grain silo or making pizza.

“This is my 26th year in education, and my 15th year as an administrator, and creating this series keeps me fresh,” Hamburg said.

“This is not about me. This is about our children, and in the process, I become excited and re-energized for what I do every day, and it’s one of the many reasons I love my job.”

“This program bridges everyone in our community to our broad diversity, not just in our school but in our

local workforce,” Fernandez said. “We have a melting pot in Oxford, and we get to teach our kids that there are so many cultures in the world, and you can touch just about all of them in Oxford.

“‘Turn the Page Tuesday’ gives our students, our parents and our community the gift to open their eyes and be open to what they can possibly receive.”

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

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For many American citizens who lived through the Great Depression and World War II, they could not recall a time when Franklin Delano Roosevelt was not the President of the United States. They had great reason; Roosevelt served as President from 1933 until his death in April 1945, a span of three and onequarter terms.

His presence was constant and governed by the forces of reason and temerity. His voice was calming and reassuring. During two of the most catastrophic periods of our history, Americans leaned on a man whose paralysis could not support the weight of his own body.

State Sen. Andy Dinniman has been in the public eye in Chester County longer than most of your children have been alive, and when he announced that he would not seek a fourth term as Chester County’s key voice in Harrisburg, the news reverberated around the halls of our local government, and in the gathering spots where the news of our county is picked apart and sifted through. To many of his constituents, they could not remember when Dinniman was not their Senator, and in fact, his career in the Senate and his three terms as Chester County Commissioner dates back to 1991.

Were any of us – his constituency – surprised when Dinniman’s announcement, which arrived one month after he formally declared his intentions to run for a fourth four-year term, sounded as if its words were pulled directly from the decency of his conscience?

“This was a very tough decision, especially knowing just how many of you have already contributed your time and energy to my reelection campaign – from fundraising to volunteering to circulating petitions,” Dinniman’s statement read. “However, as I sit at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center with my wife, Margo, who is now recovering from surgery, we both came to the sudden realization this was not the time to run again.”

Throughout his political career, Dinniman has been a savior and a leading voice, a legislator and a bulldog, a proverbial thorn in the side of his opponents and an orator of impeccable skill, whose voice echoes in the halls of Harrisburg as effectively as it does when he has pulled up a chair at a nursing home or a school or a hospital, and offered up whispers of encouragement to those who most need it.

Andrew Dinniman is 75 now, and while we are right to accept his retirement begrudgingly, we must also reconcile to the truth that he has given all of himself to us, and for that, we should be grateful.

He has a new mountain to climb now. He finds himself in the role of caretaker – a role he has so admiringly performed for his constituents – but now it is Margo’s turn to receive his care, so that she “may again walk freely and live without constant pain for the first time in years.”

He has no reason to fear of being alone in his newest role. We will not let him fall. It’s just the way things are done in the county that Andrew Dinniman loves. He’s one of us. He’s ours.

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Chester County Press

Letter to the Editor

Costly expansion of borough hall is bad for Avondale taxpayers

Letter to the Editor:

At the Avondale Borough Council meeting on Feb. 18, I learned that some council members are moving forward on a proposal for the expansion of the borough hall.

As a taxpaying resident of the borough, I wish that borough council would be more fiscally responsible and reconsider this project. This proposed expansion is currently estimated to eat up 33 percent of borough reserves. This project has not been appropriately budgeted for, nor has it been thoroughly planned. We are a small borough with a small tax base and aging

infrastructure. Should we have another water, sewer or road-repair emergency, such as we had just this past year in the Avon Mohr neighborhood, it is a concern that we won’t have enough money to fix it.

Other borough residents need to know that, in just this past year, several borough council members have supported moving forward on projects that have exceeded the allotted budget and have continued to fund these endeavors without bringing them before the council for reexamination or approval.

If borough council will take a $2,000 project and continue to pay out as

much as $8,000 for the same project, how can we be assured that the borough hall project will not take the same route?

When questioned, the council members supporting this project said that the new building would be a “point of pride” for the borough. Fiscal irresponsibility is not something that makes me proud. Structures and buildings are not the core of a community. People are. Ironically, during this same council meeting, the same members who support this new building project waffled on a request from a borough resident to have about

$300 in fees waived so that she can work with Family Promise and help homeless families in our community. They have to “think about” absorbing $300 in fees, but $180,000 just for a “nice to have” does not make sense.

While the expansion of the borough hall would be a “nice to have,” it is not a necessity. An evaluation of our infrastructure and maintaining a “safety net” for maintenance and emergency repairs is the fiscally responsible route to take at this time.

Rep. Houlahan: American diplomacy, foreign assistance crucial to Pa. economy and U.S. national security

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) joined with more than 125 business, veteran, and community leaders on Feb. 21 to discuss the importance of American diplomacy and development programs to Pennsylvania’s economy and national security.

“Our country is at its strongest when we work together,” said Rep. Houlahan. “I saw this during my time in the Air Force and now, as a member of Congress representing the great people of Pennsylvania. As a member of both the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, I am acutely aware of the need to support investments in America’s diplomatic and foreign assistance programs. Our military should be used as a last line of defense. We must work on a bipartisan basis to invest in diplomacy and elevate American leadership across the globe. Civilian programs are vital to keeping our country safe and building a more stable and prosperous world for all.”

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) hosted the foreign policy conversation at a time when policy makers are considering next year’s federal budget, including resources for the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

“While in the Navy, I had the honor of working with some of America’s best to protect our country in places near and far,” said Vice Admiral Lewis Crenshaw,

U.S. Navy (ret.). “From our men and women in uniform to our diplomats and development personnel – when we rely on the strength of both our military and civilian forces, our country is safer, stronger, and ready to confront the ever-changing national security threats of our time.”

Almost 1.4 million jobs in Pennsylvania are tied to international trade, and Pennsylvania’s exports to foreign markets total more than $38.6 billion a year, meaning U.S. international engagement isn’t just a matter of national security, it’s also a strategic economic issue for Pennsylvania.

“The United States’ global leadership supports our national security and enables essential invest-

ments for American farmers and businesses,” said Jock Scharfen, vice president of Global Government Relations, Cargill. “That’s why it is so important to have this conversation here in Pennsylvania – a state that exports billions of dollars of high-quality agricultural products every year. Farmers from the Keystone State are feeding the world, and Cargill is proud to help get that food onto the plates of people around the globe.”

A strong and growing coalition in the state, the USGLC’s Pennsylvania Advisory Committee brings together more than 180 business, faith, non-profit, veteran, and political leaders who understand why American global leadership matters for Pennsylvania.

“As a veteran and entrepreneur, Representative Houlahan is not only a powerful and persuasive spokesperson for the people of Pennsylvania,” said Liz Schrayer, USGLC President and CEO. “In Washington, just like in our discussion today, she is bringing real credibility to why leading globally matters locally – explaining how our diplomacy and development programs matter to our economic and national security.”

Also participating in the forum was Mark Schweiker, Patrick Murphy, Kim Andrews, the executive director of Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia; and Guy Ciarrocchi, the CEO of the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry.

Two Oxford schools receive grants for cafeteria upgrades

Two elementary schools in the Oxford Area School District have been awarded nearly $21,000 in state grant funding to purchase new food service equipment for their cafeterias, state Sen. Andy Dinniman announced. Under the Food Service Grant Equipment Program, Jordan Bank Elementary will receive $3,389 for a Reach-in Freezer and Elk Ridge Elementary will receive $17,467 for a Conversion Steamer.

“A productive school day calls for the healthy and well-rounded nourishment necessary to power student focus and learning,” Dinniman, who serves as minority chair of the Senate Education Committee, said.

“These grants will help our cafeterias serve students more effectively and more efficiently, providing the nutrition that our young people need to grow and learn to their highest potential.” Funding for the grants,

administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Jordan Bank Elementary and Elk Ridge Elementary join 70 other schools awarded more than $925,000 in state grants across Pennsylvania for cafeteria upgrades.

Funding is awarded to schools which participate in the National School Lunch Program and have 50 percent or more of students

eligible for free or reducedprice meals. Schools often use the grants to purchase new refrigerators, freezers, stoves and dishwashers. Nationally, proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could affect how many families are eligible for the program, thus impacting how many schools are eligible for further grants assisting food-related programs.

The story of Yukon: Lessons about life, love and loss

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

For nine years, a dutiful servant worked hard to keep the residents of Chester County safe, but instead of craving accolades and recognition for his work, a few puppy treats were all that Yukon really wanted.

Alongside his partner Corporal Brian Bolt, the German Shepard served in the patrol and explosive detection unit in the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, where he enjoyed a stellar career that rivaled that of his human counterparts. Yukon completed explosive searches for federal, state and local municipalities, and was a member of the U.S. Police Canine Association (USPCA), where he placed second in a national explosive detection competition.

When Yukon retired as a K-9 in March 2019, Bolt and his wife Lauren made the decision to adopt him, but shortly after, the Bolts noticed that something was negatively affecting the dog’s normal enthusiasm and ability to get around.

“He wasn’t really eating all that much and he seemed really lethargic, which is unusual since he was always so full of energy and life,” Lauren said. “We were really worried about him.”

The diagnosis was difficult for the Bolt’s to hear: Yukon had degenerative myelopathy (DM), a genetic disease that affects the spinal cord, resulting in slowly progressive hind limb weakness and paralysis that ultimately results in death.

“It was absolutely devastating to us,” Brian said. “He is such a healthy dog that doesn’t have many of the issues common to German Shepherds. We wanted to be able to fix it, but we couldn’t, so we wanted to give him the best life we could in the time that he has left.”

Then a miracle happened – one that eventually connected the Bolts and Yukon with students at the Veterinary Science and Animal Science programs at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge Campus in West Grove.

In many ways, the journey of how Yukon got to TCHS was one of destiny, and one that was supported by connections the Bolts have had to the school for years. Brian had visited TCHS before, during demonstrations he conducted with Yukon for

students in the Criminal Justice & Police Sciences program. Lauren is friends with Joan Farwell, who is the Veterinary Science instructor at TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus. When Yukon was displaying unusual behaviors, Farwell suggested to the Bolts that they bring Yukon to the Pennock’s Bridge Campus so that the students could take care of him during the day.

Soon after Yukon first arrived at the Pennock’s Bridge campus in August 2019, the Bolts saw an immediate change in the dog’s demeanor. In turn, Yukon has had an incredible impact on the students, instructors and administrators.

“He went to work every day for nine years, so he was confused at first when he wasn’t working,” Brian said, “but once we got him in the program at the school, he felt like he was being productive again.”

“We absolutely noticed a change with him once he started going to TCHS,” Lauren said. “I pack all of his things in a backpack and so he now knows that when the backpack comes out, he is going to school. He acts as excited as he was when he would go on patrol.”

On a typical day, the students brush Yukon, soak his paws in Epsom salt, play with him, take him on patrols around the school, help him into and out of his wheels, feed him and also make sure he has plenty of treats. In return, Yukon has become the equivalent of a living classroom for the Veterinary Science students at TCHS.

“Since we hope to work with animals in the veterinary field, it really helps us to work with a special dog like Yukon,” said student Mia Savelloni. “As much as we may help him, he is helping us in so many more ways. He is really teaching us how to live in the moment, appreciate those around us and understand how important it is to really care for others.”

One of the initial challenges for the students was that, as a symptom of degenerative myelopathy (DM), Yukon lost mobility in his hind legs not long after coming to TCHS. As a result, he had to transition to using a set of wheels in order to get around. Aubrey Lonsinger, a senior in the Veterinary Science program, came up with a solution to help Yukon adjust to his wheels.

“He was struggling to walk when he first got his wheels, so I decided to experiment with booties that he was using to help give him more traction and after this adjustment, his mobility has really improved,” Lonsinger said.

One of the most difficult aspects for students caring for Yukon is the knowledge that degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive disease that will eventually claim his life. Farwell said that introducing Yukon to the Veterinary Science students has been a valuable learning experience for them that goes far beyond clinical diagnosis and care.

“The students have learned so much about empathy and caring for a dog like Yukon, who is suffering from this progressive disease,” she said. “This experience is helping students prepare for the difficult, emotional side of being a veterinarian, especially when having to work with animals who you know will pass away.”

Once Yukon retired, the Retired Police Canine Foundation stepped in to help the Bolts with some of his medical bills, and Dr. Justin Yesilonis, a member of the Elk Creek Veterinary Services in Oxford, continues to sponsor some of his medical care. Lauren said she is incredibly grateful for the impact that the students at TCHS – and his other caretakers –have had on Yukon.

“If he wasn’t at TCHS now doing what he is doing, I don’t know that he would still be with us,” Lauren said. “The program has changed his outcome. They have helped him thrive and there is no way we can ever put into words how grateful we are for the students and all they have done.”

If you are interested in learning more about how to help to support retired K-9 dogs, please visit https://www. policek9help.com/

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

VANCE DARNELL

Vance Darnell passed away on Feb. 17 while surrounded by family and friends. He was 93. Born in Ashe County, NC, Vance was the son of the late Thomas J. Darnell and the late Lura Darnell (nee Testerman). Vance was the beloved husband for 49 years to the late Mary V. Darnell (nee Sullins). He is survived by a daughter, Diane L. Darnell, and his brother, Carl Darnell (Joyce), as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Vance was also predeceased by his son, Carl E. Darnell, as well as by his siblings: Dorothy Darnell, Guy Darnell, Grace Blevins Arms, Blanche Price, Maude Riale, Clarence Darnell, and Florence Russell.

During his working career, Vance worked on the TexasEastern Pipeline, was a farmer, and worked as a spreader truck and tractor trailer driver for Agway for many years.

During his retirement, he enjoyed “just piddling around the house,” chewing lots of tobacco, watching “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy,” and spending time with the family cats, who always kept him company and took many naps with him.

A viewing and funeral service were held at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home in Oxford on Feb. 22.

Burial will be in the Oxford Cemetery.

Vance’s family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of the TCU Unit at Ware Presbyterian Village for all of their wonderful care and concern shown during Vance’s short stay, as well as to all the staff of Willow Tree Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Vance’s memory be made to Castaway Cats, 4 Christina Ct., Bear, DE 19701 or PayPal to castawaycatsDE.com.Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford.

Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

MARY J. COOK

Mary Jane Cook, a resident of Holtwood, Pa., passed away on Feb. 17 at Jennersville Hospital in West Grove. She was 79. She was the wife of Edwin J. Cook, Jr., with whom she shared 15 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Luther T., Sr. and Blanche Riddle Sammons.

Jane was a graduate of Bible school from Victory Fellowship Church in New Castle, Del.

She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Quarryville, Pa.

Jane was a homemaker and evangelist and enjoyed reading the Bible.

DOUGLAS R. PRANGE

Douglas R. Prange, 85, of Oxford, formerly of Avondale, passed away at the Jennersville Hospital on Feb. 13. He was the husband of Doris A. Kauffman Prange, with whom he would have celebrated 61 years of marriage in June. Douglas was born in Philadelphia to the late Robert O. and Mary Johnson Prange. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Wilmington, Del. In the past, he was a member of Jennersville Church of the Brethren and Grace Baptist Church.

Douglas achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1952.

He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army. In the past, he had worked for Penn Dairies and Leroy Lapp Painting. He retired from the maintenance department of the Red Clay School District.

Doug enjoyed mowing his grass, fixing things as a Jackof-all-trades, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, playing games, family vacations, going on church missions trips and working with his church youth group.

He is survived by his wife and six children: Brenda (wife of Matthew Farkas) of Bellows Falls, VT, Steven (husband of Cindy Tyson Prange) of Aston, Pa., Charles “Chuck” Prange (fiancé of Alyson Shaffer) of Crisfield, Md., James (husband of Amy Glodeck Prange) of Spout Spring, VA, David (husband of Susan Peters Prange) of Lancaster, Patricia “Trish” Dowd of Oxford; and 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Prange and Donald Prange.

The funeral service was held at the Faith Baptist Church in Wilmington, Del. on Feb. 22. Interment was at the Glen Run Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Word of Life.

She is survived by her husband; three children, Francis Robert Matherly of FL, Jane Harrell (Arden) of Greensboro, NC and Sharon Edwards (Ronald) of Rising Sun, Md.; six grandchildren, Brandi, Ryan Lee, Katie, Phillip, Collin and Ryan; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; and her beloved dog, Petey.

She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 1011 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566.Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

JOSEPH V. SANTUCCI, SR.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

AVONDALE

Avondale Presbyterian Church 420 Pennsylvania Avenue

610.268.2919 www.avondalepc.org

St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother 8910 Gap Newport Pike 610.268.0296

www.stgabrielavondalepa.org

KENNETT SQUARE

Bethel AME Church

300 E. Linden Street 610.444.2974

www.bethelameckennsq.org

Bible Evangelical Church of Kennett Square

500 E. Cypress Street 610.467.1081

www.bibleevangelicalchurch.org

Episcopal Church of the Advent 401 N. Union Street 610.444.4624 www.adventks.org

First Baptist Church of Kennett Square 415 W. State Street 610.444.5320

www.firstbaptistkennettsquare.com

Greater Works Ministries 553 Rosedale Road 610.444.5581

www.gwministries.net

Kennett Square Missionary Church 408 Bayard Road 610.444.0867

www.kennettsquarebaptist.com

Kennett Square Presbyterian Church

211 S. Broad Street

610.444.5255

www.pcks.org

New Garden Memorial U.A.M.E

309 E. Linden Street

610.444.3357

www.uamechurch.org

Second Baptist Church of Kennett Square

132 S. Willow Street

610.444.0885

St. Patrick Catholic Church

212 Meredith Street

610.444.4364

www.stpatrickkennettsquare.org

Unionville Presbyterian Church 815 Wollaston Road 610.347.2327

www.unionvillepresbyterianchurch.org

Willowdale Chapel 675 Unionville Road 610.444.2670

www.willowdalechapel.org

WEST GROVE and SURROUNDING AREAS

Assumption BVM Church 300 State Road 610.869.2722

www.assumptionbvmwestgrove.org

Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene 240 State Road 610.869.9500 www.avongrove.church

West Grove Presbyterian Church 139 W. Evergreen Street 610.869.9458

www.westgrovepres.org

West Grove United Methodist Church 300 N. Guernsey Road 610.869.9334 www.westgroveumc.org

Willowdale Chapel–Jennersville 111 Vineyard Way, Jennrsville 610.444.2670 www.willowdalechapel.org

Landenberg United Methodist Church

205 Penn Green Road, Landenberg 610.274.8384 www.landenbergchurch.com

Christian Life Center 125 Saginaw Road, New London 610.869.2140 www.CLCFamily.church

Joseph Vincent Santucci Sr., 65, of West Grove, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Feb. 20.

Joe was born in West Chester on Sept. 1, 1954. He graduated from Avon Grove High School as part of the class of 1972. Joe was married to his high school sweetheart Debra (Debbie) Stewart for 41 years, and they have three children.

Joe worked most his life for his father’s businesses as a manager for Vince’s Sports Center, and a mushroom grower for Elite Mushrooms. He enjoyed collecting World War II memorabilia, attending MAX shows, riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, and wrestling with all his grandchildren, as well as enjoyed the many friends and family who were a part of his life. He enjoyed chasing the kids wearing scary masks, teaching them self-defense from bullies, and lived to make people laugh at his jokes.

Joe is survived by his wife Debbie; their children, daughter Angie (and her husband Juan Aldana), from West Grove, daughter Charlene (and husband Jamie Hall) from West Grove, and son Joseph (and wife Mandi Santucci) from Middletown, Del; their ten grandchildren; his four younger brothers, Vincent, David, Michael, Phil; and many nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his mother and father, Frances and Vincent Santucci Sr., who he deeply loved and missed.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 11:30 a.m. at New London Baptist Church 226 Pennock Bridge Road in West Grove, with a viewing from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held privately at a later date. Pastor Mark Sawyer and Pastor Perry Stewart will be officiating.

William J. Turner

120 Doe Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348

302-760-3190

wjt4th@outlook.com

Oxford Area High School to present “Once Upon A Mattress”

The Oxford Area High School Drama Department will present its spring musical production, Once Upon a Mattress, on Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $12 adults, $8 students and children and can be purchased online through the Oxford Area School District website at www. oxfordasd.org. Tickets will also be available at the door, but advance purchase is encouraged for best seating options.

Once Upon a Mattress is a musical-comedy

adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea.” It opened off-Broadway in May 1959, and then moved to Broadway.

Marking the Broadway debut of Carol Burnett, Once Upon Mattress ran for 244 performances and was adapted for television in 1964 and 1972, with Burnett reprising her role as Princess Winnifred, and 2005, when she took on the role of Queen Aggravain. It returned to Broadway in 1996-97 and remains a favorite high school and community theater production.

“Once Upon a Mattress

is one of those shows that has roles for a lot of students, and all of them have a chance to be featured,” said co-director Dr. Erin Kauppila, the school’s band director. “We have our leads but the supporting cast is just as important to the story.”

“There’s a good amount of ensemble singing as well as a good amount of

dialogue,” said co-director Bridget Saltzburg, the school’s choral director.

“I think audiences will see a lot of great singers but also several cast members who are very talented actors.”

“It’s a very funny story and something different from what we’ve presented the last couple of years,” said Dr. Kauppila. “It

may not be as familiar to people as some of our past shows but I know everyone who comes out will really enjoy it.”

Saltzburg noted that senior Miranda Nilan, as Princess Winnifred, is appearing in her first musical after a very distinguished high school singing career. “I think we’re done a nice job of

getting students who have not been in shows before to display their talents in a different way,” she said. “I wish the community could see how much work the students and staff put into a production,” said Dr. Kauppila. “Everyone wants to make sure the show is first-rate and that the audience gets its moneys-worth.”

CONNECT WITH EXPERIENCE

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When you choose Jennersville Hospital, you’re connecting to our experienced team of cardiologists, right in Southern Chester County. From risk assessments and diagnostic procedures to vascular surgery, you can be confdent that the most advanced cardiac care is always nearby.

We are pleased to welcome William Strimel, DO, MBA to our expert team of cardiologists. Dr. Strimel is board certifed and brings nearly two decades of specialized experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing cardiovascular disease.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Strimel, call 610-869-1278.

Connect to our cardiac program at Jennersville.TowerHealth.org.

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please contact the Borough Manager to discuss how your needs may best be accommodated. By: Brian H. Hoover, Borough Manager 2p-26-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of London Grove Township, during its Board of Supervisors Meeting on March 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the London Grove Township Municipal Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA 19390, will consider the ordinance to terminate its non-uniform cash balance pension plan administered by PMRS with the following title and summary. AN ORDINANCE OF LONDON GROVE TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ELECTING TO TERMINATE ITS NON-UNIFORM CASH BALANCE PENSION PLAN ADMINISTERED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (“PMRS”) PURSUANT TOARTICLE IV OF THE PENNSYLVANIA

MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW; AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY ALL PROVISIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT LAW AS AMENDED AND AS APPLICABLE TO MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES. The proposed ordinance is available for public inspection during regular business hours at London Grove Township Municipal Building, 372 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA, the Chester County Law Library, West Chester, PA and the Chester County Press, 144 S. Jennersville Road, West Grove, PA, 19390, Kenneth Battin, Township Manager 2p-19-2t

NOTICE OF NON_PROFIT

INCORPORATION

The Resting Place PA has been incorporated under the provisions of the PA Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988. L. Theodore Hoppe, Jr., Attorney at Law 2 S. Orange St., (215), Media, PA 19063 2p-26-1t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

All that certain lot or piece of ground situate in Franklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Plan of Landenberg Highlands, drawn by Hillcrest Associates, Inc., dated June 4, 1997, and last revised November 24, 1997, and Plan recorded in Chester County as Plan No. 14334, as follows, to wit:

Beginning at a point on the Southwesterly side of the cul de sac (of irregular width) at the terminus of Victorian Lane (50 feet wide Private Right of Way), said point being a corner of Lot No. 28 on said Plan; thence extending from said point of beginning along Lot No. 28, South 54 degrees 25 minutes 45 seconds West, 230.51 feet to a point in line of lands marked Open Space on said Plan; thence extending along said lands, North 2 degrees 8 minutes 48 seconds West, 217.05 feet to a point; a corner of Lot No. 26 on said Plan; thence extending along same, South 77 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds East, 192.33 feet to a point on the Northwesterly side of the aforementioned cul de sac; thence extending Southwestwardly, Southwardly and Southeastwardly along the Northwesterly, Westerly and Southwesterly sides of said cul de sac along the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 50.00 feet the arc distance of 42.22 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

Being Lot 27 as shown on the above mentioned Plan. UPI 72-3-88

BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Pablo M. Demucha and Rosario Demucha, husband and wife, granted and conveyed unto Pablo M. Demucha, married, by Deed dated December 10, 2004 and recorded March 16, 2005 in Chester County Record Book 6436, Page 492 for the consideration of $1.00.

PLANTIFF: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset- Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-QS3

be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 20th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 20-3-101 Writ of Execution No. 2019-08600 DEBT $158,426.16

ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and lot of land situate in the Borough of Avondale, Chester County, Pennsylvania, more particularly bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point in the middle of Pennsylvania Avenue, formerly known as the Turnpike Road, at a corner of land now or late of Charles H.G. Sweigart; thence along the line of said lands,

The undersigned reserves the right to waive informalities or defects in a bid to the extent permitted under

NOTICE

OXFORD BOROUGH

RESIDENTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Oxford Borough Council will hold their March 2, 2020 Meeting at the Oxford Borough Municipal Building, 401 Market Street, Oxford, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m.. After March 2, 2020 all future Council and Committee meetings will be held at the new Oxford Borough Municipal Building located at 1 Octoraro Alley, Oxford, Pennsylvania. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the meeting at the Borough Building and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to observe or participate in the proceedings,

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 20th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE

20-3-99

VS DEFENDANT: Pablo M. Demucha

SALE ADDRESS: 3 Victorian Lane, Landenberg, PA 19350

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, P.C. 610-328-2887

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

FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the herein-described real estate will

PLANTIFF: Carrington

SALE ADDRESS: 317 Pennsylvania Avenue, Avondale, PA 19311

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC 610-278-6800

On Thursday, Feb. 27, Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) will be hosting its 9th annual Empty Bowls event at The Red Clay Room in Kennett Square.

Empty Bowls” is an international grassroots effort to

raise money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. The mission is to create positive and lasting change through the arts, education, and community.

KACS Empty Bowls potters are students from the

surrounding school districts, senior citizens and local artists. Each bowl is handcrafted with talent and heart. A simple meal of soup and salad will be served. And guests of the event go home with an empty bowl to be

reminded of all those who face hunger. The theme is “Empty Bowls, Full Hearts.”

Many interesting silent and live auction items will be available at both lunch and dinner. This year’s silent auction items include fine art photography, works by local artisans, sports tickets and baskets of cheer. A few of the live auction items include beach vacations, a day of sailing on the Chesapeake and an afternoon country drive in a vintage sports car.

All proceeds to benefit the Kennett Area Community Service programs that help end poverty in southern Chester County through food, shelter and a path forward. You can purchase tickets online at www.kacslonine.net.

Kennett Area Community Service plans Empty Bowls event for Feb. 27 Legals

Thomas Baylis, and Mary G. Baylis, his wife, in fee. And the said Robert Thomas Baylis departed this life on May 14, 2006 thereby vesting title in Mary G. Baylis by operation of law.

AND THE SAID Mary G. Baylis departed this life on or about December 30, 2018 thereby vesting title unto Dawn G. Scanlon, Executrix of the Estate of Mary G. Baylis a/k/a Mary Baylis.

PLANTIFF: Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust VS DEFENDANT: Dawn G. Scanlon, Executrix of the Estate of Mary G. Baylis a/k/a Mary Baylis, Deceased

SALE ADDRESS: 399 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC 610-278-6800

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

FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 20th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 20-3-107

Writ of Execution No. 2019-01103

DEBT $228,170.58

ALL THAT CERTAIN unit in the property situate in the Township of Kennett, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being Lot No. 47 in the “Site Plan for Victoria Gardens, Kennett Township, Chester County, PA” prepared by Brandywine Valley Engineers, a Division of Vollmer Associates, LLP, Sheet No. 4 of 18, last revised on November 10, 2000, and recorded on March 25, 2005, by the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 6445, at Page 155, as Instrument No. 10517354, and subject to a Declaration dated March 26, 2002, and recorded on, May 1, 2002, by the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Record Book 5270, at Page 142, with a proportionate undivided 1/118th interest in the Common Elements.

BEING THE SAME PREMISES AS Victoria Gardens, L.P., a PA Limited Partnership, by and thorough its President Member, James V. Gannon, of Longwood Crossing Properties, LLC, General Partner, by Deed dated March 8, 2005, and recorded on March 25, 2005, by the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Deed Book 6445, at Page 155, as Instrument No. 10517354, granted and conveyed unto Philip R. Fash and Jean M. Fash, as Tenants by the Entireties.

UPI NO. 62-04-0782

PLANTIFF: Statebridge Company, LLC VS DEFENDANT: Jean M. Fash and Philip R. Fash

SALE ADDRESS: 502 Victoria Gardens Drive, Kennett Square, PA 19348

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN & EISENBERG 215-572-8111 N.B.

2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 20-3-119 Writ of Execution No. 2018-04076 DEBT $90,578.99

ALL THAT CERTAIN, MESSAGE, LOT OR PIECE OF LAND SITUATE ON, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST NOTTINGHAM, COUNTY OF CHESTER, STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED, AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT:

All that certain lot or piece of ground, situate in the Township of West Nottingham, County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Plan for Michael J. Woodward made by Weber Surveyors, Inc., Lancaster, PA, dated 4/1/93, last revised 8/26/93 and recorded at West Chester, PA, as Plan No. 12273, as follows, to wit:

Tract One, Beginning at a point on the title line in the bed of Hopewell Road at a corner of Lot #4 on said plan; thence extending from said point of beginning and along the said title line, South 87 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds East, 344.88 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #3 on said plan; thence extending along Lot #3, South 02 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds West crossing the southerly side of Hopewell Road and passing through a joint driveway for Lots #2 and #3, 350.00 feet to a point; thence extending still along Lot #3, North 87 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds West, 379.20 feet to a point in line of Lot #4 on said plan; thence extending along the same, North 08 degrees 11 minutes 28 seconds East, 351.68 feet, having recrossed the southerly side of Hopewell Road, to a point on the title line in the bed of same, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

Being Lot #2 on said Plan.

Tract Two, Beginning at a point on the title line in the bed of Hopewell Road, said point being a corner of Lot #2 on said plan; thence extending from said point of beginning and along said title line, South 87 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds East, 50.00 feet to a corner of Lot 1 on said plan; thence extending along Lot #1, crossing the southerly side of Hopewell Road, South 02 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds West, 400.88 feet to a point; thence extending still along the same, South 41 degrees 54 minutes 22 seconds East, 222.60 feet to a corner of lands now or formerly of Richard L. Vannorman; thence extending along the same South 59 degrees 25 minutes 44 seconds West, 405.00 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #4 on said plan; thence extending along the same, North 27 degrees 23 minutes 26 seconds West, 425.96 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #2, aforesaid; thence extending along the same the two following courses and distances; (1) South 87 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds East, 379.20 feet to a point and (2) North 02 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds East, passing through a joint driveway for Lots #2 and #3, and recrossing the southerly side of Hopewell Road, 350.00 feet to a point on the title line in the bed of same, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

Being Lot #3 on said Plan.

BEING UPI NUMBER 68-2-17.3

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THOMAS J. GAMBER AND MADELINE C. GAMBER, HUSBAND AND WIFE WHO ACQUIRED TITLE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, BY VIRTUE OF A DEED FROM KATHLEEN WOODWARD AND MICHAEL WOODWARD, DATED OCTOBER 30, 1998, RECORDED NOVEMBER 10, 1998, AT INSTRUMENT NUMBER 84346, AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4451, PAGE 0673, OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.

PLANTIFF: NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing as successor VS DEFENDANT: Thomas J. Gamber, AKA Thomas Gamber & Madeline C. Gamber, AKA Madeline Gamber

SALE ADDRESS: 2266 Hopewell Road, Nottingham, PA 19362

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC 614-220-5611

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t Sheriff Sale of

Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 20th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 20-3-121 Writ of Execution No. 2019-08185 DEBT $57,334.89

All that certain piece or parcel or Tract of land situate in the Borough of Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and being known as 319 East State Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348.

TAX MAP AND PARCEL NUMBER: 03-03-0082

SEIZED AND TAKEN IN EXECUTION AS THE PROPERTY OF: Antoinette Maxwell Administratrix of the Estate of Kathleen L. Jones aka Kathleen L. Maxwell and Phyllis Maxwell Administratrix of the Estate of Kathleen L. Jones aka Kathleen L. Maxwell

PLANTIFF: Branch Banking & Trust VS DEFENDANT: Antoinette Maxwell Administratrix of the Estate of Kathleen L. Jones aka Kathleen L. Maxwell & Phyllis Maxwell Administratrix of the Estate of Kathleen L. Jones aka Kathleen L. Maxwell

SALE ADDRESS: 319 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 215790-1010

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 20th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 20-3-125 Writ of Execution No. 2017-10606

DEBT $71,795.65

ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land

Situate in the Borough of Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania, being Lot No. 9 on Plan of Lots surveyed for Horace A. Bailey, June 3, 1959 by Howard H. Ranck, R.S. more particularly bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at the Southeast corner thereof, a point in the middle of Parke Avenue (20 feet wide) located a distance of 230 feet Northward from a point in or near the middle of First Avenue; thence extending by land now or late of Horace A. Bailey and Marie A. Bailey, South 82 degrees 43 minutes West 104 feet to a stake; thence by the premises of David W. Thompson and wife, North 7 degrees 57 minutes West 119 feet to an iron pin on the Southern boundary line of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company; thence by the same North 80 degrees 57 minutes East 104 feet to an iron pin; thence along in the middle of Parke Avenue South 7 degrees 57 minutes East 121.73 feet to the place of beginning.

CONTAINING 12,510 square feet of land be the same more or less. Parcel #8-4-87.10

BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Martin W. Henley, by Deed dated August 27, 1999 and recorded August 31, 1999 in Deed Book 4626, page 2345, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, granted and conveyed unto Barbara L. Stevenson, in fee.

PLANTIFF: Wilmington Trust National Association not in its Individual Capacity but solely as trustee of MFRA Trust 2015-1 VS DEFENDANT: Barbara L. Stevenson a/k/a Barbara L. Strutynski

SALE ADDRESS: 94 Parke Avenue,

Parkesburg, PA 19365

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: SHAPIRO & DeNARDO, LLC 610-278-6800

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

FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 20th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 20-3-126 Writ of Execution No. 2018-12382 DEBT $178,987.13

PROPERTY SITUATE IN TOWNSHIP OF SADSBURY TAX PARCEL #3704A-0040.000

SOLD AS THE PROPERTY OF: JAMES F. ARCHER and CAROL L. ARCHER

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling

PLANTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association, not in Its Individual Capacity But Solely as Indenture Trustee for the CIM Trust 2017-8 Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2017-8 c/o Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba Mr. Cooper VS DEFENDANT: James F. Archer & Carol L. Archer

SALE ADDRESS: 21 Peacemaker Drive, Parkesburg, PA 19365

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

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 20th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 20-3-128 Writ of Execution No. 2019-03448 DEBT $368,284.40

ALL THAT CERTAIN, MESSAGE, LOT OR PIECE OF LAND SITUATE ON, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PENNSBURY, COUNTY OF CHESTER, STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED, AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT:

All that certain tract of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, hereditaments and appurtenances, situate in the Township of Pennsbury, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described more particularly in accordance with a final subdivision plan of Pennsbury Heights, made by George E. Regester, Jr. and Sons, Inc., dated 11/9/1977, last revised 5/16/1978 and recorded as plan #1914, as follows:

Beginning at a point on the westerly side of a 50 foot wide right of way known as Graychal Lane said point of beginning being the northeasterly corner of Lot #11 as shown on said plan, and the southeasterly corner of the about to be described lot; thence extending along said Lot #11, South 88 degrees 30 minutes 53 seconds West, 404.63 feet to a point in line of lands of Lot #9 as shown on said plan; thence along said Lot #9, North 1 degree 34 minutes 50 seconds West, 159.89 feet to a point of curve on the cul-de-sac at the

terminus of Cheryl Lane; thence along said cul-de-sac along the curve of a circle having a radius of 60 feet, the arc distance of 83.51 feet to a point of reverse curve; thence along the curve of a circle having a radius of 25.00 feet, the arc distance of 34.83 feet to a point on the southerly side of said Cheryl Lane; thence continuing along said Cheryl Lane, North 88 degrees 30 minutes 53 seconds East, 296.33 feet to a point of curve at the intersection of the aforementioned Graychal and Cheryl Lane, thence along said curve of a circle having a radius of 25.00 feet, the arc distance of 39.27 feet to a point on the aforementioned westerly side of Graychal Lane; thence along said of Graychal Lane, South 1 degree 29 minutes 7 seconds East, 204.89 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

Being Lot #10 as shown on said plan. PARCEL NO.: 64-01-0002.120

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO PERRY CAMERLENGO, JR. AND ZAROUHI SARA CAMERLENGO, HUSBAND AND WIFE WHO ACQUIRED TITLE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, BY VIRTUE OF A DEED FROM PERRY CAMERLENGO, JR. DATED MARCH 12, 2009, RECORDED MARCH 26, 2009 AT DOCUMENT ID 10912014, AND RECORDED IN BOOK 7623, PAGE 2055, OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.

2018-2

PLANTIFF: New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust VS DEFENDANT: Perry Camerlengo, Jr., AKA Perry J. Camerlengo, Jr., AKA Perry Camerlengo & Zarouhi Sara Camerlengo

SALE ADDRESS: 1608 Cheryl Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC 614-220-5611

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable to the purchaser or “Sheriff of Chester County”. The balance must be made payable to “Sheriff of Chester County” within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 4PM. FREDDA L. MADDOX, SHERIFF 2p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Fredda L. Maddox, the herein-described real estate will be sold at public sale in the Chester County Justice Center at 201 W Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as announced on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, April 20th, 2020. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Offi ce within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 20-3-131 Writ of Execution