Chester County Press 04-07-2021 Edition

Campaign has already raised more than $10 million; groundbreaking expected in August

Kennett Library & Resource Center nearing fundraising goals

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Arguably, the mostwatched video in southern Chester County these days is not a Hollywood blockbuster, or even a small independent film made on a shoestring budget that still offers its viewers a whole lot of story. In fact, the film that is receiving a lot of local attention is only seven minutes and seven seconds long, and it wasn’t even created by a filmmaker, but by an architectural firm in Virginia. What’s more, it is devoid of real living actors, and its only images are in the form of computer-

generated graphics, but the story it is telling is one about what happens when dreams meet ingenuity, and when determination collides headlong with resources and people.

The video, available for viewing on the new Kennett Library & Resource Center’s website (www. Campaign4KennettLibrary. org), was created by Arlington, Virginia-based RRMM, Inc., the lead architect for what will become a 31,485 square-foot facility that is scheduled to undergo groundbreaking this August and projected to be completed in late December of 2022.

Longtime Police Chief Gerald Davis remembered for

half-century of public service

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Gerald W. Davis, who died on March 27, is being remembered for his nearly 50-year career in law enforcement that included stints as a police chief for New Garden and East Marlborough townships, as well as for a legacy of public service that was layered with accomplishments.

Born and raised in Avondale, Davis graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1962, and soon began to embark on

a career in law enforcement that he seemed destined to pursue. His father Ernie was the Police Chief of Avondale Borough and his brother William served as an officer at the New Garden Police Department and the Kennett Square Borough, until his untimely death while serving the midnight shift on Nov. 15, 1972 with Patrolman Richard Posey, who was also killed in the incident.

The family DNA did not end there. Two of Davis’ uncles served as troopers

with the Pennsylvania State Police’s Avondale barracks.

Davis began his public safety career in June 1967 as a dispatcher for the then newly-formed Chester County Police Radio, which at the time was a branch of the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. In October 1967, Davis began his law enforcement career with the New Garden Township Police Department, serving under Police Chief McKinley Hall. There, he worked alongside several law enforcement pro-

fessionals including Frank Zagorskie, Steve Guest, Fred Guilanio, Marvin Noznesky, Martin Feliciano, Ralph May, Vernon Rouss, Prince White and Kevin McCarthy.

Following Hall’s retirement in 1972, Davis became the department’s Chief of Police, where for the next 30 years, he oversaw the expansion of the department from a 12-member part-time staff to becoming a primary law enforcement agency with a strong emphasis on community policing.

As New Garden Township began to grow in its population and evolve in its identity, so did the demands for its police department. Under Davis, the department expanded its coverage hours, increased its dedication to officer training, created and supported several community programs in local schools, and transformed into an agency with 12 full-time officers. After retiring from New Garden in 2002, Davis went on to become the first police

LCH Community Health Services: Improving health and the economy in Oxford Borough

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the organization’s new location in downtown Oxford will take place on April 9

By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer

LCH Community Health Services recently opened the doors to a new location in downtown Oxford, in the former Oxford Sewer Authority Building at 14 S. Third Street. “A friendly and walkable community is what we were looking for and we found it in Oxford,” said Laura Mackiewicz, the brand manager for LCH Community Health Services.

Ted Trevorrow, the interim director of operations, was responsible for overseeing the renovation of the building which has housed many businesses in the past.

Commonwealth Group of Wilmington, Del. was responsible for the makeover of the 5,351-square-foot building and transforming it into a Community Health Service Center.

LCH was formerly located at 301 N. Third Street, where they operated in a 1,000-square-foot building with only three exam

rooms. Moving to the center of town, in the heart of the business district, seemed like the perfect place to expand the growing business.

The new location not only gives LCH more exam rooms so they can provide more services to the community, but also provides more space for their staff to work together.

“We are delighted to move here and become involved with Oxford Mainstreet’s First Fridays and other events. We love being a

part of the community,” Mackiewicz said. They also feel excited about working with the diverse population in the borough, and the fact that Oxford is such a walkable community.

“We love the fact that there is a park so close by,”

Margarita Garay-Zarco said. “We are happy to be here. Like our mission statement says, we change lives by serving southern Chester County as the leading provider of integrated health and community services.”

Through their integrated electronic health record system, LCH Centricity, service providers can understand social and environmental influences first-hand on each patient. The LCH team has a full understanding of a patient’s situation, and works together to help move the patients forward to the next level of health, independence, and confidence. They emphasize preventive care, and educate their patients on how life experiences and

By Chris Barber Contributing Writer

Cameras invite public to view the birth of newborn fillies and colts

Into the foal at Walnut Green Farm

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

On a recent early Spring afternoon, burnished by the sun and numbed by the cold, the newborn filly at the 100acre Walnut Green Farm in Unionville was choreographing an extraordinary dance that seemed to celebrate the fact that it was now one week old. Her legs, spindly and unsure, kicked and careened in the mud of the paddock and her burgundy brown coat glistened, and when it came time for her to pause from her exuberant gallop, she nuzzled beside her mother.

Leaning on a fence nearby, Walnut Green owner Mark Reid watched the dance of the young horse, just like he has done thousands of times since 1973, when he entered the world of raising horses that would go on to join the horse racing industry as competitive thoroughbreds.

To Reid, there here is something phenomenal in witnessing the birth of a new filly or colt.

“I’ve had my horses in a lot of major races and I’ve done a lot of things, and there is nothing like the act of seeing a new life arriving on the planet,” said Reid, who has co-owned and operated Walnut Green since 2005. “It often happens on a cold winter night, and I see the opening of the newborn’s eyes, and the first couple of shaky steps and then how it nurses beside its mother.”

The recent foaling of the newborn filly, however, was a moment not just seen by Reid, Walnut Green Farm Manager Kirsten Fletcher and other attendants. For the past three years, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association (PRHA), three cameras have been placed inside stalls at Walnut Green, where events like the birth of the filly just

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Narrated by Capital Campaign Chair Collis Townsend, the video provides a simulated walkthrough for visitors-to-be to the new library, showcasing a future 110-seat auditorium; the Bayard Taylor Conference Room; how the new facility will honor the community’s history; maker spaces for children and adults; classrooms and meeting spaces; the latest in technology; and a 922 square-foot outdoor terrace that will overlook the corner of State and Willow streets in Kennett Square. While the video shows off the many bells and whistles that are very likely to make the new library one of southern Chester County’s major destination points and an economic boon for the Kennett Square

Borough, it doesn’t tell the story of how a consortium of local leaders and volunteers have been able to raise more than $10 million in hard and soft contributions toward the $18 million cost of building the new library – all during the throes of a worldwide pandemic.

To properly unpack the mission and accomplishments of the campaign is to see the many intricate layers of a planned idea that began in 2017, with three campaigns that remain as the bedrock of the library’s fundraising efforts:

• A $3 million public sector campaign, whose efforts have received funding from local townships, municipalities and the state

• A $13 million private philanthropy campaign that has reached out to individuals, foundations, corporations, businesses, organizations and groups, and

a week before are being seen on home computers from the United States to Sweden to England to Australia.

In addition to Walnut Green, the PHRA has turned on 24-7 foal cams at the Diamond Creek Farm in Wellsville. Between the two farms, 52 expectant mares will be giving birth now until the end of May.

For the hundreds of viewers who tune in, they will not only get to experience the foaling process, but capture the sight of mares in their stalls and out in the pasture as they anticipate the arrivals of their fillies and colts, as well as the day-to-day interactions between the mares and their caregivers.

‘These cameras reflect the time and care we put into these horses’

“The intention of our foal cams is to be able to bring people into our industry without having them come out to a race track or physically come to the farms, and instead, have it accessible on the computer in their homes,” said PHRA Marketing Director Ashley Eisenbeil. “Mark was the first to allow me to do this, and as a means of showing what goes into the breeding of horses. This is a complicated process, and over the course of an 11-month pregnancy, you invest so much in a mare and a foal. These cameras reflect the

time and care we put into these horses.”

The PHRA was created in 2018 with the goal of promoting horse racing in Pennsylvania and attracting new fans to an industry that contributes $1.6 billion to the state’s economy, employs more than 23,000 people, and is responsible for the preservation of tens of thousands of acres of open space.

The addition of the foal cams is another notch in the association’s commitment to educating the public about a world most only know through occasional glances at a major horse racing event on television, such as the Kentucky Derby. The PHRA website contains information about breeding,

a glossary of horse racing terms, and even how to understand a racing program.

“Having an interactive tutorial was something I really wanted to include on our website,” Eisenbeil said. “Simply by scrolling through, it tells what all those numbers mean on a program. One of the hardest things for someone who is in the early stages of learning about the industry to do is learning the language of horse racing. It can be very intimidating, but having those resources on our site are every helpful.”

For those horse lovers who haven’t been able to get out to a farm or a racetrack during COVID-19, foal cams are a way of keeping them

in the loop.

“As we continue to find new ways to keep ourselves entertained and learning virtually, we are thrilled to give horse racing enthusiasts and new fans the opportunity to get a glimpse into the life of these magnificent creatures, and the beauty of a foal being born, which is truly an awesome sight,” said PHRA President Pete Peterson.

“We hope that families will tune in and learn about this exciting time we call foaling season.”

Viewers who have tuned in to the foal cams at Walnut Green over the past few months have likely seen Fletcher’s work as the farm’s official doula, a role that places her in the responsibility of supervising

• A $2 million contribution from the library

Currently, the campaign has had great success with offering naming rights of

various rooms and facilities in the new library, such as the outdoor terrace, the children’s library and the auditorium.

all foaling operations.

“I make sure that everything is going right,” she said. “I’m there to call the vet if I think something is not going right. I am the first person to make contact with the newborns. I make sure they stand in the right time, and that they nurse in the right time.

The three foal cams positioned at the farm’s stalls allow Fletcher to check on the status of pregnant mares from her personal phone.

“We have someone on staff who watches the mares at night, and if anything to her seems suspicious, she’ll text me, and I can just pull up my phone and look at the mare and determine if anything may be happening,” she said. “If I know a mare is close to giving birth, I have that sense of peace that I always have my eyes on her.”

‘Are you the one?’

Throughout Reid’s nearly 50 years in the horse racing industry, he has often been touched with the good fortune of success. He purchased Medaglia D’Oro, who went on to become one of America’s top threeyear-olds in 2002 and top four-year-olds the next year. He managed Saint Liam, who was voted Horse of the Year in 2005 after a victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Bred, born and raised at Walnut Green, Plum Pretty became the 2011 winner of the Kentucky Oaks, Apple Blossom and Cotillion races. Whenever Reid looks at a newborn horse gallop-

even greater news is expected by the summer.

By the library board’s July meeting, the fundraising campaign will be far enough along – about $14 million is expected to be raised by then – to allow the board to approve the go-ahead for the construction in August.

Three key resources join effort

Townsend said that in addition to the work of the library’s Board of Trustees and Capital Campaign Committee, the fundraising for the new library has received leadership from its three honorary campaign co-chairs: Mandy Cabot and Peter Kjellerup, founders of Dansko, and Paul Redman, President & CEO of Longwood Gardens.

“Peter, Mandy and Paul all understand the importance of the project, and for them to come aboard with us is huge,” Townsend said. “Peter and Mandy have been working with us to arrange meetings with potential donors, and two donors have come to us because of conversations he has set up.”

Throughout the entirety of the campaign, one individual whose mantra

ing around the pastures at Walnut Green, the cycle begins all over again in his mind. He imagines their future life as an athlete – a fully-trained and conditioned machine – eventually thundering around the last turn at tracks in Pennsylvania, and beyond.

“With every birth I have seen, I look at them and wonder, ‘Are you the one?’” Reid said. “For the first year and a half, we let them just be horses. For the first few weeks, they will remain near their mother’s hip, and then all of a sudden, they drift off with their buddies and they will race up and down the paddocks here.

That’s where they develop their competitive spirit.

“I want them to grow up rough, because they are athletes,” he added. “They want to go out and run and compete against each other.

Until I know it’s time, I keep human contact to a minimum. Horse racing is a tough business, and in order to succeed, you need a tough horse, and the only way to do that is by not interfering, and giving them a chance to become a tough horse.”

To view the foal cams at Walnut Green and Diamond Creek farms, or to know more about the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association, visit PennHorseRacing.com.

To learn more about Walnut Green Farm, visit www.walnutgreen.com.

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

has served as the connective line through every initiative deserves a large portion of the credit for the campaign’s success, said Jeff Yetter, president of the library’s Board of Trustees.

“(Chairman Emeritus) Tom Swett has always said that you never ask people for money. Rather, you let them form their own conclusions,” Yetter said. “We have been on an almost four-year publicity run in getting the word out there, and for many people who have made contributions to this campaign, they have formed their own conclusions.”

The campaign to build a new library for the community does not end with six-figure contributions.

Yetter said that the campaign has also included newsletters that have been sent to every home within the library’s 44,000-person service area, as well as a postcard about the library in the second request for annual appeal mailing –all of which have seen a groundswell of support. An additional community campaign will begin soon after the groundbreaking for the new building in August.

“While we are beyond thrilled by the possibility of receiving large gifts

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influences at work and at home can affect overall health.

LCH is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Level I Physicians Practice Connections

– Patient-Centered Medical Home. LCH is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center and a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Deemed facility. In 2013, LCH was listed as one of the top five Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) out of the 40 FQHCs in the state of Pennsylvania.

The center provides both primary and acute services including the following:

• Physical exams and wellness visits

• Immunizations

• Diagnosis and treatment for chronic illness

• Minor injuries, aches, and pains

• Behavioral health counseling

• Referrals to specialty care

• Sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment Their specialists also work with patients and their families on how to manage chronic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

The doctors and medical staff at LCH Oxford are dedicated to providing care for the whole community, regardless of

from our donors, we are also grateful for the many smaller contributions,” said Mary Hutchins, development associate for the campaign. “We received a gift yesterday in the amount of $55 from a man who recently retired here from Texas. He told us, ‘This is the best I can do, but I hope to do it every year.’ That speaks to his wish to truly become a permanent part of what this new library will stand for.”

When Townsend arrived to the campaign in July 2019, he knew that in order for the library to achieve its fundraising goals, it would need far more than just pretty pictures of a libraryto-be on nicely-designed

Community Health Services.

insurance status or income level.

They accept most private insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare, as well as patients without insurance. Their sliding fee scale is based on income level and family size, so health services are accessible.

Trevorrow was also appreciative of the assistance they received from the borough and from Arlene Harrison and Mayor Phil Harris. Harrison served as interim borough manager during 2020.

“They really helped us out with parking and other stumbling blocks,” Trevorrow said. Because of that, free parking is available to patients. There are 20 spaces on the second, third and fourth floors of the parking garage, all near the elevator. The spaces are marked with “LCH Parking Only During Business Hours.”

The LCH hours are Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.;

Tuesday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m. -5 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Friday 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

Beyond providing muchneeded health care to the

literature. It needed to establish itself as a firm foundation.

“My core message is one of integrity – the way that the new library is built is by a board having absolute integrity for the mission and the organization,” he said. “If you run a quality shop, the money will come. It comes down to a question of faith. If you build a good foundation and stand behind your project and get the right people, the community will respond.”

For Townsend, Yetter and Hutchins, their confidence in being able to raise the remaining funds needed to build the new library has been illuminated – and perhaps comforted – by

community, LCH also brings in more customers to local businesses.

According to Trevorrow, the renovation quickly directed him to Cameron’s Hardware Store. Then he brought his wife to work one day and she quickly located some of the lovely shops and restaurants in the community.

LCH employees and the constant influx of new clients from the surrounding area are also exploring what the borough has to offer and will be bringing their friends back for shopping excursions.

Lee Ann Riloff, a 20-year employee of LCH, feels that the new location will provide a welcoming space for clients and other local agencies. She is hopeful that collaborating with local agencies will provide a win-win for all. Barbara Mancill said she is happy to get to know what all the other agencies like SILO, NSC and others can do when they work together. LCH and the Oxford Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on April 9. They are open and ready to provide health service to everyone in the community and they are anxious to show off their newly renovated building. More information can be found at: lchcommunityhealth.org.

the one continual thread that has run through this campaign.

“There is a generous spirit in Chester County,” Hutchins said. “There is a generous and philanthropic movement here. People love where they live. They want to be a part of that and own it. They have proven that they want to be a part of this new library because they know that it will be life changing for the community, for the businesses and for their families. They know that because of it, our community will be transformed.

“As Peter Kjellerup said at one of our first meetings, ‘The community deserves this library,’” she added.

“Everyone involved in this fundraising – from Peter and Mandy and Paul, and to everyone on the cabinet – are all committed because they know it’s for the community.”

To learn more about the Capital Campaign for the Kennett Library & Resource Center – or to make a contribution – visit the Capital Campaign website at www. Campaign4KennettLibrary. org, or contact Development Associate Mary Hutchins at (302) 547-2089 or by email at mary@kennettlibrary. org.

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

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non-fiction, specialty subjects and an impressive children’s book room. In the back are storage areas that hold volumes piled up and waiting to be catalogued as well as a supply of donated used medical equipment that the club gives out free to people in need.

Lion Bob Yeatman, on whose family land the barn stands, said the tradition of giving out and selling books for virtually pennies began in 2002.

“We started having it only one weekend per year in the Friends Meeting the first couple years. Then we moved to the barn. Originally, we only used the main barn floor and gradually expanded the current layout. It has become our biggest fundraiser in the last 10 years or so,” he said.

Eric Hansen, who was staffing the checkout counter on Saturday with his fellow club member Fran Thompson, said the reason for the move from taking the books to the Friends Meeting was the exhaustion of carrying out the boxes every month and bringing them back. “We decided to let the public just come to the barn,” he said.

The club advertises its hours as Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon; and Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There is an estimated supply of 70,000 books available. Paperbacks are 75 cents; hardbacks are $1.50; and children's books are 25 cents.

Often families come in with their children and let them browse as long as they want, picking out whatever suits their fancy. At other times, collectors of rare old volumes stop by repeatedly to see if any new treasures have arrived.

Hansen and Thompson

cited examples of good memories they have of participating in the project.

Hansen said that when they see families come in year after year, they are surprised to see the older children mature, and younger children appear. He also spoke about the folks who come in to browse and the variety of books they come upon. He said he once helped clean out the estate of a man who had died. He came upon a leather-bound Bible that he thought would be valuable, but it was not. However, surprisingly, among that same collection, he found an original book of etchings done in the 17th century that was assessed to be worth thousands of dollars.

The power and order behind the operation of the Lions Book Barn is Sylvia Field, 61, of West Grove.

She and a host of volunteers make sure that the books are shelved and sorted according to a classic system by alphabetical order of authors’ last names – except biographies, which are in order of the last names of the people the books are about. Accompanying Field are four beloved cats who live in the barn year ‘round and are pampered by Field. “Without the cats, I wouldn’t be here,” she said. The dominant cat, Murphy, rules the roost, greets guests and most often follows Field wherever she goes. Field oversees all the books and their cataloguing. When

asked about an author or title, she most often knows exactly where it is.

As the number of books grows, Field applies her creativity to their placement. Most recently she created a shelf she calls the “Eclectic.” She said it’s hard to describe exactly which books are sitting there, only that they are unusual or quirky. One, for example, looks like a rolled-up paper towel package, but it is actually a compilation of culturechanging stories that have been written in The New York Times. Another section is books by local authors. Still another is a large book

that is so old the cover is disconnected.

When asked what Field’s title or position is, Hansen and Thompson were stumped. All they could say was that she is “The Everything.”

As the years go by, the Book Barn has increased not only in space and volume but in popularity. Hansen said many parents of home-schooled children come in as well as those looking for supplementary material for their kids in the traditional local schools.

Some people come from as far away as New Jersey and Lancaster County. Others arrive after having been referred by the operators of Baldwin’s Book Barn in East Bradford.

The book barn is part of the overall mission of the Lions to provide community service. In that connection they send all their paperback fiction books at the end of each season to the military for inclusion in service members’ Christmas stockings.

Signs display the operation and purpose of the Lions on the ground floor.

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Additionally, their collection of gently used medical appliances has grown so that anyone who needs a wheel-

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chief for East Marlborough Township, where he served until his retirement in 2015.

During his career, he was a long-time member of the Avondale Fire Company, and was the Acting Director for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services.

“Chief Davis was the best example of a dedicated public servant, especially in the area of fire and safety and ambulance,” said New Garden Township Supervisor Steve Allaband.

“He was police chief for two townships, and juggled a commitment to various committees and boards, as well.

“Just at New Garden alone, he was a mentor to several officers under his command, many of whom have gone on to various other forms of law

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enforcement and emergency services. They all have the same thing in common: At one time, they worked for Gerald Davis.”

From the time Gerald Simpson became the new police chief of the New Garden Township Police Department in 2010, he has – with the assistance of his department and elected and appointed officials – grown the department’s mission to include 24-hour coverage, the formation of the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department and the construction of a new, stateof-the-art police facility.

While policing in New Garden Township looks very different now than it did when Davis was the township’s police chief, Simpson said that Davis paved the way for the growth of what has become a regional department.

“In using the metaphor

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North Baker Station Road in London Grove Township, just north of the Route 1 and Route 41 intersection.

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of building a house, Gerald Davis built the foundation for what we are today,” Simpson said. “I may have built the walls, and when I’m gone, someone else will build a roof, and we’re well on our way to what in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is considered a rare thing – a sustainable regional police organization that delivers services in a way that’s unmatched.”

In respect for his contributions, the New Garden Township Police Department’s annual Officer of the Year award was once named for Davis. On March 16, 2015, Davis was honored by the department for his long-time service to the township, and was accompanied by several officers who worked under his command.

“I stand here with three fellow officers, all of whom had the honor and good fortune to work with Chief Davis, to be able to call him ‘Chief’ and to

be able to call him ‘Friend,’” said long-time officer John Gibson at the ceremony. “I cannot tell you how many times I’ve spoken to fellow officers who, after finding out that I worked at New Garden, asked when we were hiring.

“When I asked them why they wanted to work at New Garden, the answer was always the same. It was because of Chief Davis. He

had and still does have that kind of draw with every officer I’ve known.”

“Gerry Davis was the right man for the right time for New Garden Township,” Simpson added. “He was probably the most transformational police chief for his time, and for his era. He was a forward thinker, particularly when it came to police

training and community relations.

“You have to give a nod to the men and women who have served in this field throughout this county and area. They are legends, and Gerald Davis is one of them.”

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

Kudos to Kathi

Kathi Lafferty, a world-class volunteer and a wonderful champion and advocate for the industry that made Kennett Square famous, is retiring as the Mushroom Festival coordinator after more than 20 years.

Under Lafferty’s direction, the festival mushroomed in size and popularity, evolving into one of the finest—and most fun—food festivals anywhere.

Her leadership helped create a trusting bond between the festival board, the mushroom industry, and the Borough of Kennett Square. It takes a lot of time, effort, cooperation and collaboration to plan and stage such a large event, and Lafferty was at the center of it all year after year.

It was evident to anyone who ever talked to Lafferty about the Mushroom Festival that she took great pride in her work, and that it was always a labor of love—and she was always trying to find ways to make it a little better, whether that was bringing in a new attraction, finding a new way to highlight the health benefits of mushrooms, or creating a new way to showcase the mushroom growers themselves.

It was this consistent drive to do better that helped the festival evolve from a one-day, one-block local celebration to a nationally-recognized event that attracted upwards of 100,000 visitors to Kennett Square. Lafferty also helped create and then plan the annual Midnight in the Square/Mushroom Drop on New Year’s Eve.

In a statement announcing her retirement, Lafferty said, “I am proud of how the Mushroom Festival has evolved over the last 20 years and the impact it has had in my community.”

While the festival is fun event that shines a spotlight on Kennett Square, its biggest impact on the local community is the Mushroom Festival Grant Program.

“The Grant Program gave our sponsors a cause to support that would have good outcomes in the community all year,” Lafferty explained.

To date, the Mushroom Festival has awarded well over $1.1 million to local non-profits and supported research on the health benefits of mushroom with such institutions as the City of Hope.

Lafferty was a supporter of the decision to start charging a small entrance fee for the Festival. The funds raised from the entrance fees allowed the Festival to give even more back to the community through the grant program. She also arranged for the Festival to partner with the Kennett High School Sports Boosters to staff the entrances. Then each year the Festival makes a sizable donation to the organization. One of the outcomes of this partnership is the stadium lights at the high school.

During Lafferty’s tenure, the Mushroom Festival earned numerous accolades and honors. The festival was featured on Food Network’s “All American Food Festivals” show. It was featured as one of America’s Best Food Festivals by Gourmet Live and won second place in the Reader’s Choice/USA Today Travel contest. Travelocity also gave the Mushroom Festival the distinction as one of the top 10 festivals in Pennsylvania. Smithsonian Magazine featured the Mushroom Festival in a story about the most interesting cultural events around the world. And, of course, the festival is a beloved tradition for many.

Kudos to Kathi Lafferty for her dedicated volunteer work on behalf of the Mushroom Festival. It has made a difference in the community.

Chester County earns national award for excellence in financial reporting

The Chester County Controller’s Office received notification recently of an award given to them by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented to County Controller Margaret Reif and her staff for the 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which was submitted in June 2020. A copy of the report can be found on Chester County’s website at www.chesco.org/controller.

The GFOA Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and finance reporting, and its attainment “represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management,” noted the GFOA.

The award for 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report marks the 39th consecutive year that Chester County has earned the GFOA accolade. Most recent data ranks the county as one of the top in Pennsylvania to receive the award, and one of less than 60 counties (out of more than 3,000 nationwide) recognized for 39 years or more.

County Controller Margaret Reif said, “This annual financial report is judged by an independent panel on many merits, including demonstration of a clear communication of our financial story. The team in the Controller’s Office works very hard every year to produce a professional comprehensive financial report and this award validates our efforts to provide quality information.

“My thanks goes to the team in the Controller’s Office as well as the staff in our County Finance Office for their continued commitment to ensuring quality service and dedication to the residents of Chester County. This is a clear indication of good government at work.”

Guest column

Pa. needs another ‘shot in the arm’ with broadband access expansion

By David M. Sanko

Pennsylvania, like many other states, has a digital divide that separates the haves from the have-nots. At no other time has this divide seemed wider than in the last year when the COVID-19 pandemic brought the demand for internet service into sharp focus. From students trying to do their lessons remotely to small businesses trying to survive and residents depending on telemedicine while confined to their homes, the lack of broadband service is holding people back all over Pennsylvania, but especially in less populated communities.

The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) is among the organizations that has been drawing attention to this issue for several years now. It is having a serious impact on its members and their constituents, who either have slow service, or worse, no service at all. The situation is stunting economic growth, jeopardizing public safety, and putting students, small businesses, and even farmers at a disadvantage.

Sen. Gene Yaw, chairman

of the board for the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, said the numbers are not good for Pennsylvania, there’s a lot of work to do, and it’s going to cost a lot of money. The center has studied the broadband issue for several years and released eye-opening reports showing huge swaths of the state without access to broadband. In every Pennsylvania county, half the population lacks adequate broadband service, the center says. When you think about how far the internet reaches into our daily lives – we use it to communicate, shop, do business, and get news – it’s unacceptable that there are still broadband have-nots. People have chosen to live and work in communities where they value the lifestyle. They shouldn’t have to pay more for internet service or accept substandard service – or no service at all – simply because they made a choice to enjoy Pennsylvania’s less populated areas.

Many of our township officials are also suffering from no or slow service, which hampers their ability to do their jobs, such as filing reports with the state, many of which the state requires to be filed online. While townships that have

broadband service can file these reports with ease or handle all their permitting, parks and rec, and many other transactions online, those without broadband are left in the dust to wait for service to arrive one day. This is just as unacceptable today as the lack of running water, sewage, and electricity was decades ago. This is the 21st century, and it’s time for action to accelerate broadband expansion statewide and ensure that funding is directed to areas with the greatest need. While the commonwealth has been working on various proposals to make progress on this hefty lift, a good bit of action is happening at the local level through grassroots initiatives by local officials taking the bull by the horn on their own. And now, new federal funding (from the American Rescue Plan) that could be used for broadband expansion may just be another shot in the arm we need.

Community leaders, residents, lawmakers, and service providers are coming together to launch innovative broadband solutions. It’s been said before, “If you build it, they will come.” From a three-phase

fiber installation project in Bradford County to a SEDA-COG project in central Pennsylvania and the Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative fiber network under way in north central Pennsylvania, the state’s have-nots are now becoming haves.

The examples of broadband innovation are all over Pennsylvania. There’s a lot of work to be done yet, but it’s local determination like this that will make the difference in the long run. The need is great. Everyone, no matter where they live in Pennsylvania, deserves this most vital, essential service. The future of Pennsylvania’s families depends on it. It’s time to stop talking the talk and begin walking the walk now that we have this once-in-a-lifetime funding opportunity.

David M. Sanko is the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors. With a broad background in local and state government, Sanko oversees an organization that is the primary advocate for the commonwealth’s 1,454 townships of the second class, home to 5.5 million Pennsylvanians.

Where domestic policy seems headed

By Lee H. Hamilton

There’s not much question where the Biden administration’s domestic priorities lie. Getting the pandemic health crisis under control and moving past its attendant economic crisis were always going to be the first order of business for the new White House. It’s what comes afterward—where the administration wants to head, how the American people respond, and what Capitol Hill does with it all—that will give us a sense of whether the country is ready for the kind of change Biden is signaling he wants to bring.

To be sure, some of that change has just been enacted into law. The stimulus package that made it through Congress a few weeks ago was an abrupt shift in tone from Washington. Beginning with Ronald Reagan and lasting to some extent even through Democratic administrations, the prevailing view valued limited government action on the economy, tax breaks for businesses and wealthy Americans—on the theory that their investments would ultimately help everyone else—and at best a wary view of the public sector. The stimulus bill heads the opposite direction, taking the attitude that forceful government action is needed in this moment and that the way to prosperity lies in helping poor, working-class, and middle-class Americans.

I suspect that a lot of Americans won’t care much about the ideology behind the stimulus bill. They’ll just judge it on whether it works, and in particular on whether the economy recovers and produces jobs—especially jobs that pay decently. Right on the heels of the stimulus bill, though, will come a host of issues that test both the administration and Congress.

One of them has already begun making headlines, as young migrants and migrant families show up in rising numbers at the southern border and federal officials scramble to shelter and process them—and in many cases, expel them under a Trump administration public health order that Biden is under pressure to drop. This all comes after a flurry of early executive actions aimed at developing a more generous immigration stance and talking up a “path to citizenship” for people in the country illegally and is a reminder that shifts in policy can produce results that overwhelm the best intentions. My sense is that many Americans would welcome a reasoned and humane approach to immigration—but not if it produces chaos.

And just as Republicans on Capitol Hill are seizing on events at the border to raise the heat on immigration reform efforts, so the other big item on the administration’s agenda—

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infrastructure—may also fall prey to intense partisanship. If ever there was an issue on which Democrats and Republicans ought to be able to carve out agreement, it’s spending money to bring roads, highways, bridges, public water systems, and other basics necessary to modern life up to snuff. So far, the two parties continue to insist they intend to work together, and the Biden administration says that bipartisanship is a priority. But as Democrats push for an expansive view of infrastructure—including cyber-security, public transit, and shifting spending priorities toward cleaner energy—and Republicans insist that they will not back any move to raise taxes to fund infrastructure improvements, the stage is set for a classic Washington face-off.

Beyond that, of course, any number of exceedingly complex issues await action. There’s the pressure to raise the minimum wage, policing reform, climate change, a set of issues around racial equity, and any number of hot-button cultural issues that the wings of both polit-

ical parties would like to push but the administration so far has shown little interest in addressing. But what may be the biggest test of all has less to do with policy priorities and the specifics of legislation than with whether Washington can move forward on challenges that matter to the American people. We have had many years now of Washington, collectively, struggling to advance on issues of importance to the day-to-day lives of Americans. Our political leaders have a chance to reset our expectations of what they can accomplish. Here’s hoping they take the opportunity to do so.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point returns with COVID-19 precautions

By Chris Barber Contributing Writer

The precautions put in place during the past year to prevent the spread of the coronavirus have cancelled or severely limited many local events that take place annually.

Just last week, the Brandywine-Red Clay Alliance, which holds a springtime road and waterway cleanup every year, had to cut back not only on the number of volunteers, but to insist on face masks and no-contact distribution of equipment.

A week later, the Alliance's Executive Director Jim Jordan had a decision to make about another event: the 78th running of the Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point races, which serves as a substantial fundraiser for the Alliance and attracts large numbers of the local equine community. It was scheduled for Easter Sunday, April 4.

Jordan said prior to the cleanup that he was hesitant about the upcoming Point-to-Point, but out of consideration for the local horse-owning and foxhunting community, he wanted to give it a try. He

said they are, as a whole, very conservation-minded, and he felt they deserved at least some semblance of celebration of the event.

This year was like no other.

Attendance was limited to horse owners, riders and press with permission. There was no tailgating, no children’s activities and no vendors. Everyone had to wear masks unless they were actually riding horses.

Everyone who came faced a check-in procedure with temperature-taking, registration-checking and release-signing. Once past the entrance exam, they were issued wristbands to show that they had been screened.

At the beginning of the event, some of the organizers expressed concern that the routine they had been used to was not the same. Additionally, the participation in some youth pony races had diminished and was combined two-to-one.

Still, the young riders in the large-plus-small pony races proceeded, and the crowd favorite – the lead line race for very young children – garnered plenty of enthusiasm.

Having completed the races for youth, the three-

mile timber races began with the horses vaulting jumps along the course.

The results are as follows:

Junior Field Masters

Chase (youth ponies):

William Slater on Chewy Farrascha Challenge Cup (youth under 13): Carly Kern on Mallory and Elllet Sharp on Fionna Downhill Challenge: Carly Kern on Goose Lady rider: Skylar

Kennett Square authors publish book about Down Syndrome

The book is a guide for people who have a family member with Down Syndrome

A new book, 31 Days of Down Syndrome: A Handbook for Special Families, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

The book was written by Cheryl and Ray Patterson of Kennett Square.

Having someone in your family with special needs can be a challenge for some. With this book full of tips on how to cope with these needs and how to deal with others’ reactions, this family will guide you on your journey.

They share their own experiences. Having a family member with special needs can be a sudden change in life, and can be emotionally overwhelming and draining—and also the most fulfilling moment a family can experience.

The Patterson family provides real world experiences of what is yet to come and help those realize that this is the more heart-warming event of their lives.

Cheryl Faux Patterson is a mother of two who has been registered as a radiological technician and safety officer in the medical field for over twenty years. She enjoys living healthy, exercise, running half marathons, the beach, and world travel.

Join the author on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/31DaysofDownSyndrome/.

31 Days of Down Syndrome: A Handbook for Special Families is a 74-page paperback with a retail price of $21.00. The ISBN is 978-1-6491-3420-2. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pa. For more information, or to visit the online bookstore, go to www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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CHARLES S. FERRARO

Charles S. Ferraro, or “Charlie,” as he was affectionately known, passed away on March 26 at Paoli Hospital.

Born in West Grove in 1949, Charlie was the son of the late Charles J. Ferraro and Millie Daddario Ferraro.

Charlie had many talents. His main occupation was plumbing and he was also known as a “Mr. Fix-It.” He was highly skilled in many areas and whether you had an issue with your vehicle or with your home’s plumbing, Charlie could, and would, fix it.

Charlie has always enjoyed motorcycles, ice hockey and ice skating, tennis and old cars. Sports were a great joy of his (Charlie always rooted for the Phillies or the Eagles, of course). Charlie also enjoyed growing mushrooms.

He was a genuinely giving person and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was a true jokester and all-around nice guy. Charlie will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Charlie is survived by his mother, Millie Ferraro; his sisters, Judy Ferraro, Charlotte Ferraro, Annette Marini and her son, Andrew, his nephew; Mary Lou Drumheller and her husband, Rusty; his nephew, Matthew Drumheller and his wife Nina and their son, Ryan; his niece, Kelly Klapcuniak and her husband, James.

In addition to his father, Charlie was predeceased by his niece, Victoria “Tori” Marini.

Due to pandemic restrictions, a memorial service will be planned for Charlie at a later date. The website will be updated accordingly.

In lieu of flowers, Charlie’s family kindly requests that donations be made to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, Md. 20852.

To view Charlie’s online tribute and to share a message with the family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

PATRICIA MAE LINDSEY

Patricia Mae (Mintmier) Lindsey, of Lincoln University, and formerly of Johnstown, Pa., passed away on March 30 at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove. She was 85.

Patricia was born on Sept. 1, 1935, to Kenneth W. and Viola M. (Brehm) Mintmier. She attended school in Johnstown where she graduated from Johnstown High School as valedictorian in 1953. She worked and retired from S.G. Lewis and Son Inc. of West Grove.

She married the late James H. Lindsey, Jr. on Aug. 30, 1981. She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband of 38 years, before James’ passing on Sept. 19, 2019.

Patricia was a member of Oxford United Methodist Church and previously a member of Franklin Street United Methodist Church (Johnstown), Conemaugh Valley School District PTA, and a lifetime member of Cover Hill Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with family, many friends in both Johnstown and the Oxford areas, and most of all loved being Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma.

She is survived by one son, Edward Pfeil of Johnstown, Pa.; one daughter, Cheryl Ann Danzl of Bradenton, Fla.; two grandchildren, Dennis Danzl (Alexis) and Derek Danzl; and three great-grandchildren, Tyson, Briley and Daxtyn Danzl. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 29 Broadway, Floor 4, New York, N.Y. 10006-3111 or Cover Hill Fire Co., 985 Remington Dr., Johnstown, Pa. 15902.

A graveside service and burial took place at Benshoff Hill Cemetery in Johnstown, Pa. on April 5. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

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

BARBARA J. LINKO

Barbara J. Linko, a resident of West Grove, passed away on March 28 at the Jennersville Hospital. She was 78.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Jeanette Heaton.

Her service and burial will be private.

To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh. com.

JAMES J. ELLIOTT, SR.

James J. Elliott, Sr. passed away April 1 at his residence. He was the loving husband for 50 years of Marie J. (Hartis) Elliott.

Born on Nov. 3, 1949 in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late Harry and Regina (Widzgowski) Elliott.

Jim attended Salesianum High School, graduating in the class of 1967. He achieved his bachelor’s degree and MBA from University of Delaware, finishing his masters degree in 1973. He worked for Anixter in Media as a sales engineer. He was an ordained Catholic deacon serving the St. Patrick’s Parish in Kennett Square and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

When it was time to get away, he enjoyed family vacations to Walt Disney World.

In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by his three sons, Jim Elliott, Jr. (Jennifer) of Wilmington, Del., Michael Elliott (Wendy) Greensboro, N.C. and Steven Elliott (Denise) of Lancaster, Pa.; and 4 granddaughters, April, Makayla, Addison and Victoria. He is also survived by his brother, Harry Elliott of Wilmington, Del.

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Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 W. State St., in Kennett Square. There will be restrictions on the number of people allowed inside at a time.

Additional time to pay respects will be on Thursday, April 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 212 Meredith St., Kennett Square, Pa. where a mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square.

Contributions may be made in Mr. Elliott’s name to St. Patrick’s Church, 205 Lafayette St., Kennett Square, Pa. 19348 or to Salesianum High School, 1801 N. Broom St., Wilmington, Del. 19802.

Please visit the online memorial by going to www. kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

KEVIN L. CALL

Kevin L. Call passed away on March 22 at his home in Kennett Square. He was 64.

He will be remembered as a generous, funny, intellectually curious person who, above all, was devoted to his wife of almost 22 years, Barbara Saunders. In everything he did, his zest for life and infectious personality were a source of warmth and joy for everyone. His many interests and loves included travel, music, food and wine, cooking, and being surrounded by his family and many friends.

Kevin graduated from Moorestown High School in the class of 1974. He earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University in 1977, followed by a law degree from Rutgers Law School in Camden, N.J. in 1987. His legal career included working for Dechert LLP in Philadelphia, Lukens Inc. in Coatesville, West Pharmaceutical Services in Exton and Arkema Inc. in King of Prussia.

He retired in 2015 and pursued his love of travel, travlling extensively around the world with Barbara. He had recently joined the board of directors of the United Way of Southern Chester County.

In addition to his wife Barbara, Kevin is survived by his brother, John L. Call, sister-in-law Ann Call, sister Pamela Keller, his nieces and nephews, Christine Murray, Gavin Call, Winnie Thompson, Zoey Robinson and Wesley Keller and their spouses, and several great nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late John L. and Ella K. Call.

Memorial contributions may be made to causes Kevin cared about deeply at Duke University: the Duke University Marine Lab Annual Fund or Duke Lemur Center, Madagascar Conservation Programs. You may donate online through this special page https://lemur.duke. edu/CallMemorialGift/ or you may mail a check payable to “Duke University” with “Madagascar” and/or “Marine” in the memo section to: Kevin L. Call Memorial Gift, c/o Mary Paisley, 3705 Erwin Road, Durham, N.C. 27705. Questions can be directed to mary.paisley@duke.edu or 919-401-7252.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be a remembrance reception planned at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square. Please visit Kevin’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

PATRICIA EILEEN BURT

Patricia “Pat” Eileen Burt, 70, of Lincoln University, passed away on March 28 at Jennersville Regional Hospital.

She shared 49 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Mark Edward Burt.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Pat was the daughter of the late Richard Lawrence Croak, and Reva Louise Leslie.

Pat graduated in 1968 from Johnstown High School in Johnstown, Ohio.

Her career spanned many years, as an administrative assistant, employed by ICI Americas Inc., Zeneca Inc., and AstraZeneca Inc.

In life, she most enjoyed time spent with family, friends, watching her grandchildren play baseball, and reading books.

She is survived by her husband Mark Edward Burt; two children, Jennifer Harold (Tyler), and Andy Burt; four grandchildren, Tzad Burt, Alo Burt, Aidan Harold, Evan Harold; one sister, Mary Helen Skipton (Dean); two brothers, Phil Croak and Bill Croak; one aunt, Barb Croak; four nieces, Sharon Wandling, Vicki Croak, Nikki Croak, Michelle Croak; one nephew, Donnie Armstrong; several cousins; and many lifelong friends.

Pat was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry and Jimmy Croak.

At present, there are no funeral arrangements. An intimate gathering of family, and friends will be happening at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

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

GERALD WEER DAVIS

Gerald Weer Davis, 77, of West Grove, formerly of Landenberg and Avondale, died at home on March 28 with his loving daughters by his side. He was the husband of the late Joan Marie Boyd Davis, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.

Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late Ernest K. Davis and the late Mae Weer Davis.

He is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Davis Andrew (Daniel) of Forest Hill, Md. and Cathleen Davis Luce (John) of Middleburg, Va.; four grandchildren, Jake, Ben, and Alex Andrew, and Julia Luce; and one greatgranddaughter, Nova Andrew.

He is also survived by his brothers, E. Kenneth of Beverly Hills, Fla., and R. Thomas of Kennett Square; his two sisters, Joan A. Davis of West Grove and Janet Lamborn (Jay) of Port Charlotte, Fla., and his sister-inlaw Beth T. Davis (Randy Franz) of Parkesburg, as well as his many nieces, nephews, friends and wonderful police family.

He was preceded in death by his two brothers, William W. (Bill) and W. Gene (Gene) Davis and his sister-in-law Grace Bonifacino Davis.

Gerry graduated from Avon Grove High School, attended Goldey-Beacom College and many other institutions for training pertaining to emergency services and law enforcement, including Penn State University, West Chester University, Delaware County Community College, Harrisburg Area Community College, Pennsylvania State Police Academy, Alvernia College, FBI, DEA, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.

Gerry was employed by the Chester County Police Communications Center from 1967 to 1982. He served as police dispatcher, deputy director of communications, acting director and director of the Department of Emergency Services. Some of the projects and accomplishments he was most proud of were his involvement in the merger of the communications center with the police and fire communications and the 9-1-1 expansion and disaster emergency management plan for the county, emergency management during the Three Mile Island nuclear incident, and a survey monitoring every bridge in the county for flood gauges.

Gerry was a part-time New Garden Township police officer starting in 1967, and became full-time in 1972. He was chief of police from 1973 to 2002. Under his leadership, New Garden grew from five part-time officers to 12 full-time officers. He was proud of supporting community programs in schools such as DARE, GREAT, and EDDIE EAGLE. He was an advocate for the officers that he hired and encouraged education, safety, training, and advancement.

He was proud of many “firsts” for his department: hiring one of the first female officers in the county in 1985; one of the first to utilize computerized records (1993); first in the county to have AEDs in all patrol cars (1997); second in the county to have a School Resource Officer (1998); and Police Bike Patrol (1999). He believed in a community policing philosophy before it became popular, obtaining from then-Senator Joe Biden’s office, approximately $800,000 in federal COPS funding to expand the department and practice community policing strategies. His greatest accomplishment was that no officers were injured or killed during his tenure.

Gerry was Chief of Police for the East Marlborough Township Police Department from 2002 to 2015. He was brought on board to assist in establishing policy and procedures and heading the department using his lifetime of experience. He retired in 2015.

Gerry was involved in his profession and the community. He was a lifetime member of the Avondale Fire Company, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, and the Chester County Chiefs of Police Association. He was a member of the Southeast Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware Police Chiefs Association. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Gerry was a charter member of the Pennsylvania Chapter Association of Public Safety Communication Officers and also served on the Board of Directors for the Southern Chester County EMS.

Gerry always said he didn’t have much time for hobbies, but he enjoyed reading, spending time with friends at their cabin in Clearfield County, trips to the beach and Topsail Island, NC, IACP conferences with his wife, Joan, Penn State Football, the Philadelphia Eagles and absolutely anything to do with Jake, Ben, Alex, and Julia.

His interment will be private. A memorial service will be held honoring his life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at the following: The National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Fund in Washington, DC – www.nleomf.org OR The American Cancer Society – www.cancer.org.

To view Gerry’s online tribute and to share a message with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Arrangements are being handled by Foulk Funeral Home in West Grove.

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ANNA LEE EBERSOLE

Anna Lee Ebersole, a resident of Kirkwood, Pa., passed away on April 1 at Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy. She was 80. Born in Lewisville, she was the daughter of the late Brian and Betty Bare Shepherd. Anna retired from Avon in Newark, Del. and Fergusson and Hassler in Quarryville.

Anna played the piano and organ and enjoyed her grandchildren, cooking and her cat.

She is survived by three sons, David Fisher (Christa) of Quarryville, Bob Fisher (Kelly) of Lancaster and Richard Fisher (Nora) of Lancaster; 13 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; one brother, Gale Shepherd of Kirkwood; three sisters, Ann Greer of Lancaster, Georgie Stanley of Rising Sun, Md. and Louise West of Wickenburg, Az. She was preceded in death by two brothers, James Shepherd and Kenneth Shepherd and one sister, Jo Ann Crouse.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County, humanepa.org/ donations/memorials-honorariums.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

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

WILLIAM BURN SHARPLESS

William Burn Sharpless, 75, of West Chester, passed away on March 26 at Aventura at Pembroke.

William shared 41 years of marriage with his late wife, Janet R. Sharpless, who predeceased him in March of 2015. Born in West Grove in 1945, William was the son of the late Raymond E. Sharpless and the late Margaret Burn Sharpless. William proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his return from Vietnam, William worked for Chrysler Automotive for 37 years in various positions throughout his tenure.

In his younger years, William played guitar in a local band. His hobbies later in life included hunting and fishing. William was often a man of few words but when he did speak, you listened. He would often surprise you with a noteworthy, funny remark. William was caring, funny, great at giving advice and had a heart full of warmth and kindness.

William is survived by his son, William B. Sharpless, II (Carey); his sisters, Ruth Farmer (Dick) and Anna Mary McCarter (Lew); his grandchildren, Brayden and Kaleigh Sharpless; two brothers-in-law, Vic Richards (Peg) and Jeff Quinn; his sister-in-law, Anne Marie Montel (Jay); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Graveside services for William will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 9 at New London Presbyterian Cemetery, 1986 Newark Rd, Lincoln University, Pa. 19352.

To view William’s online tribute and to share a message with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Arrangements are being handled by Foulk Funeral Home in West Grove.

PATRICIA G. BORROUGHS

Patricia G. Borroughs, a longtime resident of Avondale and recently of Bel Air, Md., passed away on March 28 at her residence. She was 85. She was the spouse of the late Rev. John Elwood Borroughs, who passed away in 2013.

Born on Nov. 13, 1935 in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Josephine (Lesieski) Gravels.

She was a bank teller and a devoted pastor’s wife. She loved to support her husband’s church ministry by leading ladies Bible studies. She was a junior church leader and played the piano.

Her passion for her family and God was evident every day in her life.

Patricia is survived by her four children, Michele Hanks, Donna Borroughs, John Borroughs, and Karen Stefanides, her 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

All services are private.

Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk Funeral Home in West Grove.

Memories can be shared on the online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Oxford Area High School junior runs for Phi Theta Kappa officer

Oxford Area High School

junior Katherine Hanna, daughter of Beth and Steven Hanna, was recently selected as a semifinalist for the office of Region 1 vice president of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society.

Katherine is a member of the Alpha Alpha Theta chapter of PTK at Cecil College, where she enrolled in the Early College Academy (ECA) partnership with the high school.

As one of 18 semifinalists for the office, Katherine will travel to Orlando, Fla. to attend PTK Catalyst 2021, the organization’s annual national conference which will be held from April 8 to 10. Although the conference will be held virtually, all candidates for PTK’s international offices have been invited to attend in person.

Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has chapters at approximately 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations, and is recognized as the official honor society for two-year colleges. More than 3.5 million students have been inducted since the organization’s founding, with approximately 250,000 active members in the nation’s community colleges.

Catalyst 2021 will include numerous educational forums, a virtual career fair

and a virtual college fair

where attendees can interact with representatives of four-year colleges and universities to gain information about continuing their undergraduate studies.

While staying at the conference hotel, Katherine and the other officer candidates will participate in virtual workshops while attending general sessions in person.

To qualify for PTK membership, students must have a minimum of 12 credit hours and a 3.5 GPA, and following induction must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Katherine, who is in her first year as member of PTK, said her decision to run for office is a result of a natural tendency to take on challenges and work hard to achieve personal goals.

Upon applying to run for vice president of PTK Region 1, which encompasses most states along the Atlantic coast, Katherine was one of 26 students seeking the office. The first phase of her candidacy required her to research and write a presentation on a topic of her choice, to be delivered without consulting notes.

“My presentation was on the significant legacies of 2020, focusing on the physical and mental impact of virtual learning on students,” said Katherine. “As part of my research I was required to cite three col-

lege-level sources. It was challenging but I felt it went well.”

The candidate panel agreed, and Katherine was one of 18 students to advance to semifinalist status. In Orlando, she will be required to present on an entirely different topic, and will discuss the impact of Henry David Thoreau’s works on the environmental movement.

“I have a deep interest in the environment and conserving natural resources,” said Katherine. “I am enrolled in the high school’s environmental science course and really enjoy it.”

As a junior in the Early College Academy program, which provides Oxford students with the opportunity to earn both high school and college credits over four years, Katherine would normally be attending classes at the Cecil College campus, but the pandemic has resulted in all courses being delivered virtually. She is currently enrolled in accounting electives and hopes to eventually pursue a career as an actuary.

Katherine said she enrolled in the Early College Academy as a freshman after her brother Thomas, who is currently a senior, had a positive experience as an ECA participant in his freshman year. Thomas will graduate with an associate’s degree from Cecil

College in May, and like all ECA students will be able to transfer his credits when he enters a four-year program this fall.

The ECA program is designed for freshmen to have two classes taught by Cecil professors at the high school. As sophomores, students take additional college classes at the high school, with some on-campus classes offered in their junior year. By their senior year, students are able to take all their classes on the Cecil College campus.

“For the first two years of the ECA program, you are able to be in classes with all the students in your cohort, and I really enjoyed that,” said Katherine. “Now I am looking forward to hopefully being on campus for my senior year. Being part of a campus environment on a daily basis is an essential part of the program.”

Katherine said the ECA program has helped her grow as a student. “I think the program has made me better prepared, where I am able to meet strict deadlines, and helped me to develop my time management skills,” she said. “The professors from Cecil College have all been awesome.”

Katherine will be accompanied at Catalyst 2021 by her mother, a fifthgrade teacher at Hopewell Elementary School. She will deliver her presentation

on April 8, with the voting delegates choosing two finalists for each office the following day. Finalists will be interviewed by the voting delegates on April 10, followed by announcement of the new officeholders.

“Since the Early College Academy partnership was established, our high school has had several students inducted into Phi

Theta Kappa,” said guidance counselor Jennifer Williams. “But Katherine is the first to seek office in the organization, and that is fantastic. I think it indicates Katherine’s character as a student and as a person. She is serious about everything she decides to do and is committed to putting in the work necessary to achieve her goals.”

Delaware County Community College offers safe, affordable education and training

Delaware County Community College has expanded its offering of on-campus classes, student services, some sports and activities this summer and fall. A robust offering of online classes is also available. The time to enroll in summer and fall classes, with multiple sessions available, is now and the College is ready to assist students in registering, whether in person or

Opportunities in-person and online this summer and fall. Now is the time to register virtually.

Due to COVID-19 safety precautions and based on a survey of students, the College will offer a variety of ways for students to receive quality, affordable education and training, whether it be in person, online or in a hybrid (combination of in person and online) format. Safety is the College’s number one priority, with the College adhering to government

guidelines for any in-person classes and activities, such as mandatory health screenings to enter College facilities, face masks, social distancing and hand sanitizer stations.

The College also will have staggered start/end times for in-person classes, with limits on room capacities and physical distancing markers in hallways and classrooms.

A recent survey found that

many of Delaware County Community College students have a strong desire to return to campus for inperson instruction, which the College has offered on a limited basis since May 2020. Additionally, the College has offered online classes for more than 20 years and is ready to help students pursue their educational goals.

Students can earn transferable credits and complete

career preparation coursework in person or from the safety of their homes and receive a quality, online learning experience.

Five modalities of instruction will be offered this summer and fall:

Traditional Classroom

—face-to-face, fully oncampus instruction

Hybrid—a blend of oncampus and asynchronous online instruction

Synchronous Online

completely online in real time with set meeting days/ times Asynchronous Online completely online with no set meeting days/times Synchronous & Asynchronous Online—a blend of synchronous and asynchronous online instruction

For more information regarding summer and fall classes, visit dccc.edu/ classes.

FMFCU Foundation annonces John D. Unangst Memorial Scholarship recipients

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation has selected five John D. Unangst Memorial Scholarship recipients through a competitive essay competition. These outstanding high school students were selected from nearly 400 applicants. The scholarship awards $3,000 toward college/university tuition for each of the recipients.

The 2021 recipients are Walter Clauss (Strath Haven High School, Wallingford), Jack DiPrimio (Upper Darby High School, Drexel Hill), Evan Gallagher (Springfield High School, Springfield), McKenna Norton (Kennett High

School, Kennett Square), and Alexandros Pylaras (Marple Newtown High School, Newtown Square).

The annual scholarship was established in honor of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s first and longtime president and

CEO John D. Unangst, who was passionate about education. “FMFCU Foundation is pleased to honor John’s legacy by helping these deserving students fund a part of their post-secondary education,” said Rick Durante,

FMFCU Foundation executive director.

The scholars will be among those honored at the virtual Partners in Education Celebration on Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The virtual event will also honor

the Excellence in Teaching recipients and Delco Hi-Q Teams.

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation supports charitable and educational causes within the community served by Franklin Mint Federal

Credit Union. FMFCU Foundation funds programs, projects, awards, and scholarships that deliver measurable, sustainable improvements in the communities we serve. For more information visit fmfcufoundation.org.

SBA extends disaster loan application deadline again in Pa.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a second application deadline extension to April 19 for businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a physical disaster loan to pay for damages caused by Tropical Storm Isaias on Aug. 4, 2020.

Anyone in the declared counties in Pennsylvania with damages caused by the storm, should apply for the disaster loan program.

The extension is in response to a letter from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on March 15. The declaration covers Berks and Philadelphia counties, and the adjacent counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon,

Lehigh, Montgomery and Schuylkill in Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Camden and Gloucester in New Jersey.

Businesses and nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disasterdamaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suf-

fered any physical property damage.

Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed personal property.

Interest rates are as low as 3 percent for businesses, 2.75 percent for nonprofit organizations, and 1.188

percent for homeowners and renters, with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may include a safe room or storm shelter, sump pump, French drain or retaining wall to help

protect property and occupants from future damage caused by a similar disaster.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov.

Businesses and individuals may also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-ofhearing), or by emailing DisasterCustomerService@

sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at sba.gov/ disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. The new filing deadline to submit applications for physical property damage is April 19, 2021. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Sept. 20, 2021.

in which event the Bids shall remain open for a period of 120 days from the date of Bid opening. See Instructions to Bidders for other provisions on the time available for acceptance of Bids. The Contract will be subject to the

Prevailing Minimum Wage Determination established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor and Industry. It is a requirement of this Contract that at least 50% of the Work be performed by prime Bidder’s own work force, not by subcontractor(s). It is a requirement of this Contract that Bidder shall have (5) year, (10) project minimum documented experience in installation of bridges of the type required by this Project. Bidders, subcontractors, their workers and any persons providing labor and products to the Project shall be persons lawfully permitted to work in the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As a precondition of being awarded a Contract, Successful Bidder, and its subcontractor(s) are required to provide confirmation of compliance with Act 127 of 2012, the “Public Works Employment Verification Act”. NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP hereby reserves the right, which is understood and agreed to by all Bidders, to reject any or all Bids and to waive any omissions, errors, or irregularities in any Bid. NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP, RAMSEY REINER, TOWNSHIP MANAGER 3p-31-2t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF LINDA S. PIERCE, DECEASED. Late of Upper Oxford Township, Chester County, PA,LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to THERESA P. WEAVER, EXECUTRIX, 1055 Little Elk Creek Rd., Oxford, PA 19363, Or to her Attorney: ANITA M. D’AMICO, D’AMICO LAW, P.C., 65 S. Third St., Oxford, PA 19363 3p-31-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF SHIRLEY G. TRAUTMAN, DECEASED. Late of Franklin Township, Chester County, PA, LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION 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 MIKE TRAUTMAN, ADMINISTRATOR, 237 Deepdale Dr., Kennett Square, PA 19348,

Or to his Attorney: ANITA M. D’AMICO, D’AMICO LAW, P.C., 65 S. Third St., Oxford, PA 19363 3p-31-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Frank Selagy, Late of East Marlborough Township, Letters Testamentary on the above Estate having been granted to the undesigned, all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having legal claims shall present the same without delay to: F. Randall Selagy, Esquire, , 150 Beverly Drive, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1625, 610-444-6880

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF ELIZABETH DANIELS

ANTON, DECEASED. Late of Kennett Township, Chester County, PA, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to FREDERICK W. ANTON, IV, EXECUTOR, c/o Nora E. Pomerantz, Esq., 30 S. 17th St., 5th Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19103, Or to his Attorney: NORA E. POMERANTZ, DUANE MORRIS LLP, 30 S. 17th St., 5th Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Public Notice

Notice is given that the Board of Supervisors of New Garden Township will consider passage of the following ordinance at 7:00 PM on April 26, 2021, during its regular meeting: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEW GARDEN, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP OPEN SPACE REVIEW BOARD ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE METHOD FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCEDURES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP. EFFECTIVE FIVE (5) DAYS FROM ENACTMENT.

A summary of the proposed ordinance follows: Section 1. Amends Section 24-7 of the New Garden Township Open Space Review Board Ordinance to allow the Board of Supervisors to establish the procedures for the protection of open space by resolution adopted at a duly advertised public meeting. Sections 2 & 3. Provides severability and repealer clauses. Section 4. Effective 5 days from enactment.

A full text copy of the ordinance is available for public examination without charge or may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof at the Municipal Building. For further information, please contact Ramsey Reiner, Township Manager. The meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be conducted via Zoom. Information on how to join the meeting will be available on April 23, 2021 on the Township website and will be posted at the Township Building, located at 299 Starr Road, Landenberg, PA 19350.

William R. Christman III, Township Solicitor 4p-07-1t INCORPORATION

NOTICE

SYNERGY YOUTH SPORTS has been incorporated under the provisions of the PA Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988. Andrew L. Miller & Assocs.

15 St. Asaph’s Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 4p-7-1t

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,

OF CHESTER COUNTY, CIVIL AC-

TION - LAW NO. 2021-00947-NC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Petition for the Change of Name has been filed in the above named Court, praying for a Decree to change the name of Kiran Smith to Kiran Suhail. The Court has fixed May 10, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in Courtroom 3, Chester County Justice Center at 201 W. Market St., West Chester, Pennsylvania, as the time and place for the hearing of said Petitioner, when and where any person interested may appear and show cause, if they have any, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Ejaz A. Sabir, Esq., Sabir Law Group, 6454 Market St., Upper Darby, PA 19082, Solicitor 4p-7-1t

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, OF CHESTER COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 2021-00948-NC,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Petition for the Change of Name has been filed in the above named Court, praying for a Decree to change the name of Farhan Muhammad Smith to Farhan Muhammad Suhail. The Court has fixed May 10, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in Courtroom 3, Chester County Justice Center at 201 W. Market St., West Chester, Pennsylvania, as the time and place for the hearing of said Petitioner, when and where any person interested may appear and show cause, if they have any, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted Ejaz A. Sabir, Esq., Sabir Law Group, 6454 Market St., Upper Darby, PA 19082, Solicitor 4p-7-1t

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, OF CHESTER COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 2021-00949-NC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Petition for the Change of Name has been filed in the above named Court, praying for a Decree to change the name of Humera Smith to Humera Suhail. The Court has fixed May 10, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in Courtroom 3, Chester County Justice Center at 201 W. Market St., West Chester, Pennsylvania, as the time and place for the hearing of said Petitioner, when and where any person interested may appear and show cause, if they have any, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. granted Ejaz A. Sabir, Esq., Sabir Law Group, 6454 Market St., Upper Darby, PA 19082, Solicitor 4p-7-1t

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, OF CHESTER COUNTY,CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 2021-00950-NC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Petition for the Change of Name has been filed in the above named Court, praying for a Decree to change the name of Mohammed/Muhammad Suhail Smith to Muhammad Suhail. The Court has fixed May 10, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in Courtroom 3, Chester County Justice Center at 201 W. Market St., West Chester, Pennsylvania, as the time and place for the hearing of said Petitioner, when and where any person interested may appear and show cause, if they have any, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. Ejaz A. Sabir, Esq., Sabir Law Group, 6454 Market St., Upper Darby, PA 19082, Solicitor 4p-7-1t

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Oxford Borough Council will hold a virtual public meeting on Monday, April 19, 2021, commencing at 7:00 p.m.,

prevailing time to consider and possibly enact an ordinance amending the Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the existing Code of the Borough of Oxford, a caption and summary of which follows. The complete text of the ordinance can be examined at the offices of the Chester County Law Library, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, or by contacting treasurer@oxfordboro.org or 610932-2500 and requesting a copy. To minimize public exposure to COVID-19 and maintain social distancing, this meeting will be conducted via Zoom, an online video conferencing service. The Zoom platform allows participation both by video and telephone. Information on how to join the meeting will be available on Borough website at www. oxfordboro.org in advance of the meeting and will be posted at the Borough Building or you may call the Borough directly at (610) 932-2500. No in-person attendance at the Borough Building will be permitted. To submit comments or questions prior to the meeting, email virtual@oxfordboro.org, deliver written comments to the drop box in front of Borough Hall, 1 Octoraro Alley, Oxford, or call (610) 932-2500 by 12:00 pm. on Monday, April 19, 2021. AN ORDINANCE OF OXFORD BOROUGH, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, PART 4, STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING, §15-403, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF OXFORD.

SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Part 4, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §15-403, Parking Prohibited at All Times, to remove the entry for parking on the north side of Market Street between Fifth Street and the East Borough line and to add an entry prohibiting parking on both sides of Market Street between Fifth Street and the East Borough line.

SECTION 2. Provides for the severability of unconstitutional or invalid provisions of the ordinance.

SECTION 3. Repeals ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with any provisions of this ordinance.

SECTION 4. Provides that the amendment shall be effective as by law provided. OXFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL GAWTHROP GREENWOOD, P.C., Stacey L. Fuller, Solicitor 4p-7-1t

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, April 15th, 2021 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 17th, 2021. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

Sale N0. 21-4-37 Writ of Execution No. 2018-12076 DEBT $211,042.57

ALL THAT CERTAIN lots or pieces of ground

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Tower Health participating in Gift of Life Donor Program to promote life-saving organ donation

Each day, 17 people in the United States die while waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.

Tower Health has joined the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) and Gift of Life Donor Program and organ procurement organizations throughout the country to inspire hope, advocacy, and passion as part of a statewide campaign to promote organ and tissue donation. Gift of Life encourages individuals to register to become an organ, tissue, and cornea donor.

“As healthcare providers

ALL THOSE CERTAIN LOTS OR PIECES OF GROUND SITUATE IN THE BOROUGH OF PARKESBURG, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 8-3-34.2

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Property

PLAINTIFF: US Bank Trust, National Association as Successor in Interest to Bank of America, National Association, Successor by Merger to Lasalle National Association as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2007-NCI Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-NCI VS DEFENDANT: Lawrence Hand & Dawn Hand

SALE ADDRESS: 230 Washington Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: RAS CITRON, LLC 855-225-6906

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 3p-24-3t 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, April 15th, 2021 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 17th, 2021. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 21-4-42 Writ of Execution No. 2018-02262 DEBT $112,006.20

PROPERTY SITUATE IN FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP

SOLD AS THE PROPERTY OF: RUDY

D. ARNOLD

M&T

VS

“The number of people in need of transplants far exceeds the number of organs, tissues and corneas that are donated, and at Gift of Life, we’re passionate about educating people on the need to become an organ, tissue and cornea donor,” said Howard M. Nathan, president and CEO. “Registering to become a donor only takes about 30 seconds, but it’s one of the most meaningful ways individuals can inspire hope and change the life of someone waiting for a transplant.”

Some important facts about organ, tissue, and cornea donation include:

• Anyone can be a potential donor regardless of age, ethnicity, or medical history.

• More than 5,000 patients in the region await lifesaving organ transplants. Thousands of others could benefit from life-enhancing tissue transplants.

• Fewer than 50 percent of registered drivers in Pennsylvania have designated themselves as organ and tissue donors.

• With more than 95,000 people across the nation

awaiting a kidney, it is the organ in greatest demand, followed by liver, heart and lungs.

• Because conditions such as diabetes and hypertension are often more prevalent in the minority communities, these individuals make up more than 50 percent of those on the national organ transplant list.

P. Sue Perrotty, interim president and CEO of Tower Health said, “Tower Health supports organ donation at all our hospitals, in addition to the transplant services we provide at St. Christopher’s

Gift of Life encourages individuals to generate hope, advocacy and passion by registering to become an organ, issue and cornea donor focused on comprehensive transplantation services and management of end-stage organ disease, we understand firsthand how vitally important organ donation is,” said David Reich, MD, FACS, the director of Tower Health Transplant Institute and a member of the Board of Directors of Gift of Life Donor Program. “Our skilled team at Tower Health Transplant Institute is able to deliver this life-saving care because of the generosity of others and their families. We are privileged to be able to quite literally shepherd the ‘Gift of Life’ for individuals in our communities.”

Hospital for Children, Reading Hospital, and our Tower Health Transplant Institute outpatient offices in Philadelphia and West Reading. Our team is proud to participate in this important challenge and we encourage everyone to learn more and register to become an organ donor.”

Individuals are encouraged to talk with family members and friends about registering as a donor. One organ donor can save up to eight lives and a tissue donor can improve the lives of more than 100 others. To sign up, visit donors1.org.

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

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. Payment must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order made payable 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 3p-24-3t

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, April 15th, 2021 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 17th, 2021. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 21-4-43 Writ of Execution No. 2020-02567 DEBT $146,019.43

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or parcel of land situated in the Township of Sadsbury, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being more fully described in Deed dated May 31, 1994 and recorded in the Office of the Chester County Recorder of Deeds on September 7, 1994, in Deed Book Volume 3805 at Page 1786.

Tax Parcel No. 28-07-0005

PLAINTIFF: CSMC 2018-RPL2 Trust VS DEFENDANT: Thomas E. Deatrick, Sr., a/k/a Thomas E. Deatrick & Carol A. Deatrick

SALE ADDRESS: 100 Summit Ridge Road, Parkesburg, PA 16365 f/k/a 104 Summit Ridge, Gap, PA 17527 and 102 Summit Ridge Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, LLP 215855-9521

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

Rudy D. Arnold a/k/a Rudy Arnold SALE ADDRESS: 1833 New London Road, Landenberg, PA 19350

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 3p-24-3t

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, April 15th, 2021 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 17th, 2021. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 21-4-45 Writ of Execution No. 2017-07530 DEBT $563,377.06

104 Elizabeth Way, Elk Township, Oxford, PA 19363

UPI No. 71-2-21.4 IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Community Loan Servicing, LLC f/k/a, Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC VS

DEFENDANT: Brian J. Schafer & Randi J. Schafer

SALE ADDRESS: 104 Elizabeth Way, Elk Township, Oxford, PA 19363

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: STERN & EISENBERG 215-572-8111

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 3p-24-3t 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, April 15th, 2021 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 17th, 2021. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 21-4-47 Writ of Execution No. 2015-11436 DEBT $197,214.98

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land, Situate in Kennett Heights in the Borough of Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Lots known as Kennett Heights, dated 6/22/1959 by George E. Regester & Sons, and recorded in Plan Book 9 page 24, as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the Northerly side of Hazel Road, said point being the Southeasterly corner of Lot NO. 7, on said Plan, and the Southwesterly corner of the about to be described lot; thence from said point of beginning, and extending along said Lot No. 7 in a Northerly direction, 198.00 feet to a point n line of lands now or late of John

Winters; thence extending along said land of Winters, North 75 degrees 38 minutes East, 101.00 feet to a point set on the Westerly side of a 12 feet wide right of way; thence extending along said right of way, South 02 degrees 51 minutes East, 198.00 feet to a point on the aforementioned side of Hazel Road; thence extending along the side of Hazel Road, South 71 degrees 29 minutes West, 78.00 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING Lot No. 6 on said Plan.

TOGETHER with an easement for the placement of water and sewer lines across a 4 feet wide strip of the adjoining property, being a portion of Lot 7 as shown on said Plan, and specifically described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point, set of the Northerly side of Hazel Road or Avenue (45 feet wide), said point marking the Southeasterly corner of this about to be described tract and the Southwesterly corner of Lot 6 on said Plan, conveyed herein; thence leaving said point of beginning along said Hazel Road or Avenue, South 71 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, 75.00 feet to a point marking the Southwesterly corner of this tract and the Southeasterly corner of Lot No.8 on the said Plan; thence leaving said Hazel Road or Avenue and along said Lot 8, North 11 degrees 51 minutes 53 seconds West, 4.0 feet to a point in lines of Lot No. 8 and Lot No. 7; thence leaving said line, North 71 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East, 75.58 feet, be it the same, more or less, to a point in the lines of Lot 7 and Lot 6, conveyed herein; thence along said line, South 03 degrees 22mintues 09 seconds East, 4.0 feet, be it the same, more or less, to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

It being the intention of the Grantor herein to grant an easement across a strip approximately 4 feet wide along the Southerly side of Lot 7 as shown on the said Plan, abutting and adjoining the premises, Lot 6, conveyed herein.

BEING THE SAME PREMISES which Grant W. Carlson and Nancy J. Carlson, be Deed dated December 19, 2003 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 6015, Page 2256, granted and conveyed unto JASON J. NICHOLS and ALICIA NICHOLS, husband and wife and David O. Barlow and Edna M. Barlow, husband and wife be deed each with an undivided ½ interest as tenants by the entirety, as Joint Tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common.

Tax Parcel No. 3-1-7

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: Residential Property PLAINTIFF: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust VS DEFENDANT: Jason J. Nichols & Alicia Nichols

SALE ADDRESS: 563 Hazel Avenue, Kennett Square, PA 19348

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: POWERS KIRN, LLC 215-942-2090

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 3p-24-3t 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, April 15th, 2021 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office,

Penn-

sylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 17th, 2021. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 19-1563 Writ of Execution No. 2019-04671 DEBT $140,166.56

ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PIECE OF GROUND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF NEW GARDEN, COUNTY OF CHESTER AND COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO A FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN OF PALMERS RUN, MADE FOR LEWIS L. AND FRANCES P. PALMER, BY GEORGE E. REGESTER, JR. & SONS, INC., REGISTERED LAND SURVEYORS, KENNETT SQUARE, PA, DATED 10/19/1982 LAST REVISED 2/2/1983 AND RECORDED AS CHESTER COUNTY PLAN #4275, AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT:

BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN ON THE TITLE LINE IN THE BED OF PUBLIC ROAD (T-390) KNOWN AS WALNUT RUN ROAD AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF THIS ABOUT TO BE DESCRIBED LOT AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LAND NOW OR LATE OF FRANK S. RZUCIDCO; THENCE EXTENDING ALONG THE SAME CROSSING THE EASTERLY SIDE OF SAID ROAD NORTH 84 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 730.50 FEET TO A POINT AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF TRACT #3, AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN; THENCE EXTENDING ALONG THE SAME SOUTH 05 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, 200.00 FEET TO A POINT AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT #2, AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN; THENCE EXTENDING ALONG THE SAME SOUTH 84 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, CROSSING THE EASTERLY SIDE OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD T-390, KNOWN AS WALNUT RUN ROAD 730.50 FEET TO A POINT ON THE TITLE LINE IN THE BED OF THE SAME; THENCE EXTENDING ALONG THE SAME NORTH 05 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, 200.00 FEET TO THE FIRST MENTIONED POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING.

TAX PARCEL NO. 60-5-96.4

PLANTIFF: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER VS DEFENDANT: JEFFREY E. HOOPES & TINA M. HOOPES A/K/A TINA HOOPES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

SALE ADDRESS: 150 Walnut Run Road, Landenberg, PA 19350

PLANTIFF ATTORNEY: RAS CITRON, LLC 855-225-6906

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 3p-24-3t 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, April 15th, 2021 at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in