Chester County Press 05-10-17 Edition

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Proposed medical marijuana facility is facing last round of questions

By John Chambless Staff Writer

There may someday be a medical marijuana growing facility in East Marlborough Township, but the process of getting the first one built is being rigorously examined. At the third of three meetings to discuss the proposed building, which is slated to be put on a now-vacant piece of land

Decision will be announced by East Marlborough in July at 532 N. Walnut Road, attorney Randy Schauer answered questions raised at previous zoning hearings. In front of the East Marlborough Board of Supervisors and a large audience of neighbors on May 3, Schauer called Jim Fritsch, a civil engineer with Regester Associates in Kennett Square, to testify about the proposed plans. The property is just over

Kennett School Board approves $84.2 million proposed final budget

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

The Kennett School Board unanimously approved a proposed final budget of $84.2 million at its meeting on May 8. Projected expenditures for the 2017-2018 school year declined by about $300,000 in the three months since the board adopted a preliminary budget.

“It’s been going down,

which is good,” said school board member Michael Finnegan. Finnegan, who serves on the district’s finance and budget committee, explained that projected medical and prescription costs are lower than initially expected. The proposed spending plan will now be available for review by the public. Comments about the budget can be made until Monday,

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June 12, the day when the board is expected to approve the final budget. Finnegan said that a tax increase of 2.19 percent will be necessary to balance the budget. That amounts to a $116 increase in the tax bill per the average residential property in the district. The maximum that the district could raise taxes under this year’s Act 1 Index limit is 2.9 percent.

The budget for the current school year is $81.7 million. The item having the biggest impact on the budget is once again the school district’s state-mandated contribution to the Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS). PSERS costs have been spiraling upward for Pennsylvania school districts for most of the last decade. For 2017-

2018, PSERS costs are going up by 9 percent. During a previous budget presentation, Finnegan explained that the Kennett Consolidated School District has been hindered by the fact that the total assessment of all the properties in the district still is not back to the 2007 values— and consequently the school district’s revenues are not

of courage from a champion Paralympian Amanda McGrory traces her challenges and triumphs

By John Chambless Staff Writer

For the Third Annual Inspirational Breakfast sponsored by the southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, the keynote speaker, Amanda McGrory, could hardly have been more inspirational. On the morning of May 4 in a crowded banquet room at Hartefeld National Golf Club, she succinctly traced a life story that started with an early tragedy but has now placed McGrory on the world

stage as a Paralympics medalist, most recently in Rio de Janeiro. She has won the 2011 New York City Marathon, breaking the event record by more than two and a half minutes. She won the London and Paris Marathons a week apart in 2011. She won her first New York City Marathon in 2006, and has placed in the top four in New York seven times. She has competed in three Paralympic Games since 2008, won seven medals, and broken several world records. She won the Tokyo Marathon

in February, and finished second at the most recent Boston Marathon and London Marathon. She is training for one more Paralympic Games, Tokyo 2020.

Beaming brightly from the stage, McGrory, 30, pointed out her father in the audience, who was celebrating a birthday. Her father is Tim McGrory, the owner of McGrory Inc., and Amanda grew up in Kennett Square.

At the age of 5 in 1991, McGrory recalled, “I woke in the morning with tingling in my legs.

Twin gateway islands planned for Chatham Village, board learns

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Two gateway traffic islands with signage will soon welcome visitors on the north and south of Route 41 to historic Chatham Village, it was announced at the London Grove Board of Supervisors meeting on May 3.

Stephen Fallon, a PennDOT project manager for the Route 41 Chatham Gateway Project, introduced Rob Nuss of Erdman Anthony, who is serving as the consultant engineer on the project. Referring to an overhead view of the village, Nuss said that the north gateway island will be placed just south of the former Chatham Diner,

Within an hour, I wasn’t able to stand.”

She had been stricken with a disorder called transverse myelitis, which affects no more than one in 5 million people. “It’s

essentially an autoimmune disease,” McGrory said. “An external stimulus triggered my immune system to attack the myelin sheaths surrounding the

By Uncle Irvin

Last month, Uncle Irvin wrote a column about a court-mandated property reassessment in Delaware County. A Delaware County Common Pleas judge is upholding a plaintiff’s contention that Delaware County’s property tax is unconstitutional because it has not been reassessed in 20 years, and is not fair and uniform. Uncle Irvin pointed out that Chester County had not conducted a county-wide reassessment since 1998, and would also have to conduct one imminently. The three elected County Commissioners are solely responsible for county-wide property reassessment. Two are Republicans – Terence Farrell and Michelle Kichline – and the other is Democrat Kathi Cozzone. Thus far, they have not talked about the county-wide property reassessment issue. At least one-third of Chester County’s residential and commercial assessments are way too high, putting undue pressure on these property owners to pay

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open during construction, and Nuss said that work will be restricted during morning and afternoon rush hour times.

The size of each median will be 9-feet wide at its widest spot, and about 100 feet in length, and each island will include its own green sign with yellow lettering that will welcome northbound and southbound visitors to Historic Chatham Village. Each island will include drought-resistant plantings that will be planted near each sign, and a solar spotlight that will be focused on each sign. The middle of the island will be made of stamped concrete to closely resemble river rocks.

The medians are intended to enhance the aesthetic quality of the village and will serve as the first attempt to introduce traffic-calming elements to a heavily-traveled road.

“When you come out of these rural areas, I don’t think you realize you’re in

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increasing year-to-year. Of the 14 school districts in Chester County, Kennett is the only one that has not had an overall increase in total assessment valuations from 2007 to 2017.

town until it’s too late to slow down. If we can get drivers to slow down, there will be enough homes and trees that there won’t [be an impetus] to step on the gas and go,” Nuss said.

The project is estimated at $970,000, 80 percent of which will be paid for by federal funding, and the remaining 20 percent by the state.

Supervisor Dave Connors thanked PennDOT and Nuss for their continued support of the township’s plan to improve the safety of the intersection.

“I don’t want to lose sight of what the ultimate goal is – to make that intersection safe again,” he said.

“This is a good first step, but we need to keep our eye on the ball and keep that intersection project moving, whenever it may be.”

Certified public accountant Jeff Kowalczyk gave the board a public audit account of the township’s financial data, which he referred to as a “clean audit.”

“We found in our opinion that the financial statements were presented fairly, meaning that the revenues and

Kennett’s total assessment in 2017 is $2,021,416,348, a decrease of $8,874,716 since 2007. Meanwhile, districts like Downingtown (12.1 percent) and Avon Grove and Twin Valley (both 10.1 percent) have seen significant increases in their total assessment of properties. During the hous-

expenses and cash balances were consistent with what our audit results saw,” Kowalczyk said.

He also mentioned that during the transition period in which the township changed its managers, that he did not see “any downturn in the quality of the internal controls related to the processing of transactions during that time.”

As of Dec. 31, 2016, Kowalczyk said the township’s general fund had $839,000 in its balance; its capital projects fund had a $4.8 million balance; and its special revenue fund had a balance of $2.1 million.

“You as a township do utilize your various accounting funds set aside for a specific purpose to a larger degree than other townships your size, and I think it is to your benefit, because you do know that certain monies are there when you need them,” he added.

Supervisor Mike Pickel, who recently declared that he was not looking to pursue another term as supervisor, recommended that the supervisors and township financial director work with

ing crisis, many property owners throughout Chester County had their properties reassessed because of falling home values. The valuations of houses still haven’t caught up in Kennett, even though the market is generally healthy. The bottom line for the Kennett Consolidated School District is that revenues aren’t growing from year to year as much as other neighboring districts, which makes balancing the

Kowalczyk on a quarterly basis, as a means of keeping the township’s costs in check.

“We have seen that some of our real estate revenues have dropped, and we have been consistently increasing our expenditures, and while I’ve got about eight months left, I think you guys really need to get a hold on that,” Pickel said. “Because every month, we’re buying more vehicles, we’re adding more employees, but our revenues are not increasing. I don’t want you to be in a position where you have to surprise the residents with a tax increase.”

In other township news, the board gave approval to the design of Eagle Scout Nate Hammond to have contractors install a rebound wall on the sports complex at Avon Grove High School, for the purpose of using it for lacrosse and soccer practice.

Hammond, a junior at the high school and a member of its lacrosse team, said that the 12-foot-high wall – which will have a threefoot-wide base – would help prevent damage to the

budget more of a challenge.

In other business at the May 8 meeting, the school district is contracting with Dell Financial Services for a Dell EMC Unity 400 AFA Hybrid Flash Storage with premium software support for long-term data storage. The school board approved a lease premium of $31,298.06 annually for the five-year agreement.

The school board voted to designate John R. Merrick

middle school gym, which is currently being used for practice. The project, estimated at $6,000, will be paid for by several school-based and local organizations, and is slated to be constructed between the school’s varsity baseball field and its practice fields. It received a seal of approval by engineer Robert T. MacIntosh, and its construction is currently out for bidding.

The board also approved the appointments of Jeff Simpson to the township’s Uniform Code of Construction Appeals

as the school district’s solicitor for the year beginning on July 1, 2017 and ending on June 30, 2018. He will bill the school district at his rate for municipalities, which is $170 per hour.

School board member Michael Finnegan was elected to serve as the treasurer of the school district for another year, beginning on July 1.

Board, and Nancy Dean to the township’s Environmental Advisory Council.

Finally, the board accepted the resignation of board member Robert Weer, effective May 8. Weer was elected to a six-year term in Nov. 2013 which began on Jan. 1, 2014 and was set to expire on Dec. 31, 2019. The board agreed that it will begin a 30-day search for Weer’s successor.

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

$1.50 for all students and a lunch price of $2.75 for elementary students and $3 for middle school and high school students. Mark Tracy, the district’s business administrator, said that there is no increase in the prices for next year.

The school board will meet again on Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center.

In preparation for the 2017-2018 school year, the school board established the breakfast price at

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

Supervisors contend with opponents in May 16 primary

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

The futures of two current local township supervisors, both seeking re-election to their boards in November, are being contested by other candidates in the days leading to primary elections on May 16.

Steve Allaband, a Republican whose current term expires on Dec. 31, is seeking his third six-year term on the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors, and is being challenged by Democrat Mark Tully, a resident of Bancroft Woods.

A native of the township and a 20-year resident of Landenberg, Allaband is campaigning on a platform to improve the township’s roads

and infrastructure; increasing the township’s tax base in key areas through commercial development; consolidate services to stabilize costs; and protect natural and historical resources.

He was first elected as a supervisor in 2003 and re-elected for his second term in 2012. In addition to his two tenures on the board, Allaband has served on New Garden’s Zoning Hearing Board, is currently a member of the township’s Comprehensive Plan Committee, and also serves as a commissioner for the new Southern Chester County Regional Police Department.

Among Allaband’s achievements on the board have been his involvement in the purchase of the New

Garden Flying Field by the township, which has to date received more than $16 million in grants for improvements, as well as $1.6 million tax base allocation to the township. Allaband helped pass an open space referendum, approved the construction of the Landenberg Junction Trail, a 1.1-mile stretch along the White Clay Creek that is part of the township’s Greenways and Trail Plan – land purchased with funding from the Open Space Committee.

Primary voting for New Garden Township will be held on May 16 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who live in Precinct 385 will vote at the Bancroft Elementary School (181 Bancroft Rd., Kennett Square); residents in Precinct 390 will vote at the New

Garden Township building (299 Starr Rd., Landenberg); and those who live in Precinct 391 will vote at the Kennett Middle School (195 Sunny Dell Rd., Landenberg).

Dave Connors, a Republican whose current term ends on Dec. 31, is looking to be re-elected to his second term on the London Grove Township Board of Supervisors. He is being challenged for the sixyear post by Democrat Rich Ruggieri III, and Republicans John Lee Irwin and Steve Annon.

In addition to Connors’ seat on the board, two other positions on the board are in play in November: The seat that will be left vacant by current board member Mike Pickel, whose term ends on Dec. 31 and who has declared that he

will not seek re-election; and Robert Weir, who turned in his resignation on the board in early May, and whose seat on the board is scheduled to be filled in a month.

Since first being elected to the board in 2010, Connors has incorporated financial tools –such as capital and financial planning – to help improve the township’s infrastructure and core services, while ensuring that tax rates remain stable. Connors has championed local emergency service causes such as the West Grove and Avondale fire companies.

Current supervisor Steve Zurl, who was reappointed to the board on Jan. 26 to finish out the year, was originally appointed to replace former supervisor Raymond Schoen, and is the only candidate that has filed for the four-year unexpired seat. Zurl has been active in the township for several years. Prior to being named to replace Schoen, he was a member of the township’s municipal authority team that began the groundwork for the township’s water and wastewater

Five candidates vying to be District Judge in Kennett Square

By John Chambless Staff Writer

In the Pennsylvania Judicial

Primary election being held

May 16, five candidates are vying for the vacant Magisterial District Judge position in Kennett Square. The position was formerly held by retired Judge Daniel Maisano. The court serves Birmingham, Pocopson, Newlin, Pennsbury, Kennett and East Marlborough townships, as well as Kennett Square Borough. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 7. David Cox, Jr., served as a Pennsylvania State Constable for 30 years. He attended West Chester University, where he obtained his bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice while working full-time. He is certified by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and is trained to provide service and security to the Courts’ Minor Judiciary.

In July 2016, Cox became certified by the administrative office of Pennsylvania Courts by successfully completing a training and education program on his first attempt. In addition to his judiciary responsibilities, Cox would like to carry on the legacy of his father, a former principal in the West Chester School District, and his own commitment to children and youth, which he started years ago as a president of the Police Athletic League of West Chester. He plans to dedicate time and effort working with the Kennett and Unionville-Chadds Ford school districts to help keep the youth on a path to a safe and brighter future.

He plans to also help those who come before him who are struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, family crisis, disability challenges, or are domestic and crime victims.

He will communicate with each individual, obtain a better understanding of their specific needs, and provide resources directing them to treatment and support they are looking for.

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attorney Jane Murphy Donze is a local business owner, and an attorney with more than 25 years of experience in criminal, civil, and family law. She is a graduate of the Widener University School of Law. As an attorney, she has handled hundreds of cases involving preliminary hearings and summary cases before District Judges and has extensive experience with the criminal justice system, working both as a prosecutor and for the defendant. She has extensive experience in civil litigation, working for both individuals and companies, plaintiffs and defendants. For several years, Donze worked for the Delaware County District Attorney’s office, prosecuting defendants in child and spousal support. Jane and her husband, George, founded Donze & Donze Attorneys at Law, where she uses her experience as both a public defender and a prosecutor in her civil and criminal litigation. She lives in East Marlborough Township with her husband, where they raised two sons who graduated from the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Al Iacocca, a Kennett Square/ Unionville attorney and East Marlborough Township resident, has been endorsed for the Magisterial District Court Judge position by the Kennett Area Democrats. He cited his years of advocating for civil, criminal, and juvenile clients in Court 15-3-04 and other district courts in the county, his familiarity with the system, and the professional relationships he has developed with local law

enforcement, district attorneys, court staff, and other local attorneys as the backbone to his experience and readiness to serve as the community’s district judge.

In addition to his District Court practice, Iacocca represents individuals in criminal, domestic, and civil matters in the Chester County Court of Common Pleas, as well as neighboring counties. He has served as a Chester County arbitrator since 2011, and he is a trained mediator in civil and domestic matters.

Iacocca has been a community leader since moving to the area, joining the Kennett YMCA’s Board of Directors. He spent eight years developing a youth triathlon team and race with the Kennett YMCA. He also served as the Longwood Rotary Club representative for Kennett Run Charities’ Board of Directors, and he served as Race Director for the 2010 and 2011 Kennett Run races.

Iacocca was born and raised in Pennsylvania and, for the past 12 years, has lived in the Kennett Square area with his wife, Mary, and three children, who attend Patton Middle School and Unionville High School.

Sean Rafferty is a retired 26-year police officer and has spent much time in the local district courts. Rafferty said he’s the only candidate prepared to present affidavits of probable cause for either an arrest or search warrant. The Chester County FOP Lodge No. 11, and

the Pennsylvania State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, have both endorsed Rafferty.

“If I am elected to the position of Magisterial District Court Judge, a major focus of mine will be to utilize more intervention programs with groups such as COAD (Chester County Council on Addictive Diseases) to help children who are at risk of alcohol and drug abuse issues,” Rafferty said.

“Children in Chester County die unnecessarily every year in car crashes and drug overdoses, and we need to address these issues more effectively. It is imperative that we take a hard look at what works and what doesn’t, and then implement a real action plan. The lives of our youth depend on it.”

Pennsbury Township resident

Lorraine Ramunno practices law in Media. Her practice includes criminal cases, juvenile and civil matters, as well as landlord-tenant disputes and other matters.

In a letter announcing her candidacy, Ramunno wrote, “It has been my longtime desire to become Magisterial District Justice for District Court 15-304. It has been my goal for nearly 20 years. I have worked the legal field for over 34 years in a variety of positions until I became an attorney 23 years ago. Becoming a District Judge is the next logical step in my legal career.

“I have observed and worked with many District Justices, District Attorneys and law enforcement. I know what to do and what not to do.

Consequently, I know I have the right temperament to be a District Justice. I am very patient and I have the ability to listen and treat every person equally and with respect,” she wrote. Ramunno has lived in Pennsbury Township for 17 years with her husband, Lawrence, and three children. She has represented clients in felonies and misdemeanors, summaries, juveniles in delinquency court, civil matters, personal

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nerve cells in my spinal cord. Without that covering, the nerve signals can’t transfer, thus preventing my brain from receiving any information about anything happening below my injury level.

“This is where I learned my first lesson,” she said. “Things are never going to go exactly as planned, no matter how well-prepared you think you are. Life is all about learning to roll with the punches. In all honesty, this was probably the hardest lesson I had to learn. My transition to life as a person with a disability was anything but smooth. … For weeks, I remember laying in bed just before falling asleep, trying to convince myself that this was a bad dream, and I’d wake up in the morning and everything would be back to normal.

“As a testament to the dedication of my parents, they set out to find a way to make things right,” McGrory said.

“That was my second

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a higher share of ballooning school taxes than other property owners. Uncle Irvin is requesting that the three County

lesson: Never underestimate the contributions of a strong support system. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the incredible support of my family, coaches, teachers and friends. For anyone who hasn’t experienced this kind of life-changing event, the loss of control, the helplessness, is almost impossible to describe. Luckily, my parents were, almost single-handedly, able to turn things around for me.”

Her parents connected young Amanda with camps, sports, and children just like her. McGrory played sports through middle school and high school, and got an athletic scholarship to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

“My first year here, I got my butt kicked so bad that I convinced my coach to let me return to the 18-and-under Junior National Championships, just so I could beat up on some little kids and feel better about myself,” she said, grinning as the audience laughed. “I am not

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If they don’t act, we should all remind them again.

(Uncle Irvin’s column is his opinion only, and is not a news story.)

proud of this,” she added.

“That is where I learned my third lesson: There is no substitute for good, old-fashioned hard work. Dedication, motivation and perseverance will go a long way. Within one year of that, I secured my first National Team nomination. A year later, I broke my first world record. One year after that, I won gold in the 5K at the Beijing Paralympic Games.

“It’s been ups and downs since then,” she said. “I’ve won some big races, and I’ve lost some even bigger ones. I came off an incredible Paralympic Games in Beijing, only to return home from London four years later, empty-handed and broken-hearted. I thought it was time to retire. But once again, my support system came through for me. We re-designed everything – new training plan, new equipment, new diet, new boyfriend,” she added, smiling “I got a new job and applied to the Master’s Program at the University of Illinois. And somehow, it worked. Eight years after I had

won my first Paralympics medal, I was back on the podium at Rio.

“The biggest thing I’ve learned is that, in order to grow, as an athlete or as a business owner, even just as a person, you have to take risks. Not every endeavor will be successful, but that’s life. You roll with the punches, you lean on those around you, you put in some hard work, and who knows? If nothing else, you’ll be stronger for it in the end. And you’ll have some great stories to tell.”

After a standing ovation from the audience, McGrory happily answered some questions. Her parents, she said, fostered her independence by “treating me just like any other kid. I had chores, I had to clean the floor, I had to empty the trash. My mom’s a tough cookie. I think that did more for me than anything else. It helped me learn how to be independent and take care of myself. I moved away from home when I was 18. If I had a laundry emergency or burned my dinner, nobody was

coming to help. That was hugely beneficial to me.”

Asked about the crashes that are all too frequent in wheelchair racing, McGrory said, “I’m a frequent crasher. You may have noticed I’m not a very big person, so when there’s a little bit of an altercation and somebody’s going down, it’s usually me, because I’m the smallest.

“I once crashed in the New York City Marathon, going down the Verrazano Bridge at 30 miles an hour. I was a big, bloody mess, called my parents, and said I wasn’t going

to be able to finish the race. They told me they were going shopping and they’d see me later,” McGrory said as the audience laughed. “You never know what’s going to happen. Flat tires can happen, crashes can happen, dogs can run out into the middle of the course. It’s all about being able to react to that and be confident in your skills and still be OK.”

She said each marathon course is different, but that New York City has “a lot of bridges and the roads are in terrible shape,” making it a tough-

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er challenge. “Chicago is kind of a hometown race for me and I’ve won that one three times, so I love that one. But I love traveling and racing new marathons. Every single course has its own personality,” she said. Before she started doing wheelchair marathons in 2006, McGrory said, she was reluctant to take on the challenge. “Twentysix miles is a long way to go. I didn’t think it sounded like fun,” she said. At the opening of her program, she showed a brief video of the women’s top wheelchair racers at the conclusion of the Tokyo Marathon in February. “It has, in my opinion, all the best parts of wheelchair racing,” she

said. “Drafting, pack racing, a crash, a high-speed 20 miles per hour finish, plus I win,” she said, laughing. McGrory now lives in the Chicago area, where she is pursuing a Master’s Degree in library information science at the University of Illinois, and she has a BS in psychology from the University of Illinois. She is also focused on training for Tokyo in 2020, but will be back in the Kennett Square area in late summer, she said, adding, “I’ve been super, super lucky and very, very busy.”

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

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9 acres, in the Limited Industrial District, and sits to the east of a mushroom processing facility. The applicants – Enrico Avello, Jr., and Enrico Avello, Sr. – are seeking conditional use approval for the medical marijuana growing and processing facility, which is allowed by state and federal law.

Because of the location of the property, the applicants are seeking to build a driveway through the adjacent Alonzo & Alonzo mushroom facility so that vans and small trucks – not tractor-trailers – may access the facility. They are also seeking a waiver to build a fence around the facility.

The original conditional use plan indicated a 73,700-square-foot building with additional greenhouses, but the new plan shows a single building of 49,896 square feet with no outbuildings. There will be parking on the north side of the building for 66 cars, and a loading dock on the north side of the building.

After a request by the Fire Marshal, the plan now has fire lanes added on the north and south sides of the building, meeting a requirement, Fritsch said, to get fire coverage within 150 feet. Public water is being proposed for the facility, as well as public sewer, pending a capacity study. An existing stormwater basin in the northeast corner of the property will be slightly modified to serve the new facility.

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area will be installed, and there will be no signage other than a small address sign by the access road. The building will be under 35 feet high, but the exact height has not been determined. It is proposed to be 226.8 feet north to south, and 220 feet from east to west.

Supervisor Bob Weer had questions about fire equipment access, even with the two additional fire lanes, saying that the roads would be clogged if more than one truck was responding at a time. Weer also pointed out that a townhouse development is being proposed to the east of the facility, coming within 60 feet of the property line. There is also a subdivision plan for land to the south of the processing facility, Weer said.

Fritsch said, “We have shifted the building north, away from there, and won’t be cutting any trees there, so there should be more than enough to screen the building from adjoining properties.”

The building is placed about 10 feet from the east property line because township regulations call for a standard “front yard” setback that must be complied with. Since the processing facility faces the mushroom facility, there really is no front yard, and Fritsch suggested that if a waiver was granted, the developer could shift the building to the west by several feet, away from the proposed housing developments.

Neighbors – mostly from the Hadley’s Mill Run development that sits across Walnut Road from

the proposed facility –questioned whether the fire company could reach the east side of the building, given the placement of the fire lanes.

One neighbor, who asked that his name not be used, came with documentation about the deed to the mushroom facility, saying that there is a discrepancy that would not allow access to Walnut Road. Schauer countered that the access road would be allowed, and that he had the paperwork to prove it.

The resident then called Avello, Sr., and directed pointed questions at him about his federal firearms license, his home address and business licenses, and the phone numbers he provided on his federal firearms license. Schauer objected to the questioning, but Avello testily answered each question.

Henry Fisher, another Hadley’s Mill Run resident, asked the Avellos how their facility would positively impact the community, a stipulation that is listed in the application for those interested in starting medical marijuana growing facilities.

Avello, Jr., when told that he could choose whether to respond to the question, said, “I choose not to.”

Fisher then said he had several reservations about the proposed facility, including security, fire protection, screening of the building for nearby residents, and traffic safety on Walnut Road.

At the end of the hearing, Schauer pointed out that, “We’ve been here for three

meetings, and we’re not hiding anything. This use is permitted by the state and by the township.” He did say that “The application is somewhat under seal at this moment” in regard to some aspects of the plan.

East Marlborough Township solicitor Frone Crawford thanked the participants, saying, “This is a complex issue and there has been a lot of testimony for these three nights. We thank you. The chance to review all this material is very helpful to this board.” The public can submit any memorandums or complaints to the board before May 26, Crawford said, and the board will render its decision on the conditional use application at the regular meeting on July 10. For more information about upcoming events and meetings, visit www.eastmarlborough.org.

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

By Nancy Johnson Correspondent

Penn Township’s Annual Health & Wellness Community Picnic will celebrate its 13th year in September. The free event has grown every year in terms of both attendees and sponsors.

While the township has offered a variety of small events, such as Santa in the Park and a Halloween event, they have upped the ante in 2017 with a full event schedule running from April through December.

Township secretary

Caitlin Ianni is excited about the programs they are holding in conjunction with Southern Chester County EMS/Medic 94. The First Friday Health Walks in Penn Township Park will be held through November

at 9 a.m. on the first Friday of each month. “Our park is a great walking park, so it’s a perfect location.,” she said. “Basically, the group gathers at the park gate then takes a walk in the park and is led in a health topic discussion. Plus, they have blood pressure and pulse checks during the walk.”

Medic 94 is also offering a drop-in Hands Only CPR class on the second Thursday of each month (April through November) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Township Building. “It’s a great refresher session and no registration is necessary,” Ianni added.

Another regular drop-in session by Medic 94 is car seat checks. These will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Township Building. No registration is

required.

“Public Safety Day was very well received at our first effort last year,” Ianni said. “I get so many calls from residents about paper shredding. And everyone was very pleased with the e-waste services Sycamore provided last year. These two services, plus the Medication Take Back through the Chester County Sheriff’s office, are the big draws.”

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 13. A limit of two boxes of shredding per household has been set. Check the list of acceptable items for technology and e-waste recycling on Penn’s website or Facebook page.

Ianni is especially eager to kick off a new event in Penn, a Summer Concert Series. Slated for June 11, July 16, and Aug. 13 from

Penn Township

6 to 8 p.m., the concerts feature different bands providing music for a relaxing evening in the park.

“It’s perfect for families to gather -- they can bring a picnic, even use the grills if they want, plus they can make use of the pavilion and the playground, all while enjoying some great music,” Ianni said. “And we will have free Kona Ice while it lasts!”

The band Good Foot kicks off the schedule on June 11, followed by the Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band on July 16, and Jake’s Rockin’ Country Band on Aug. 13 as a tribute to Sunset Park.

After a very successful first year, Sunny Day Camp will return to the park on June 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Pennsulvania State Police and Special Olympics are partnering to

present this Camp Cadetstyle day camp for specialneeds children.

Ianni is working on plans for Summer Fun Days in Penn Park for June 22, July 20, and Aug.17. Her thought is to have some type of organized activity in the park pavilion that will appeal to children, and also involve parents.

Kennett Square Borough Council approves resolution that supports maintaining CDBG Program funding

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Municipal officials across the U.S. certainly took notice when the proposed federal budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year was unveiled last month. The proposed budget calls for the elimination of the Community Development Block Grant Program, which funds many different social service, economic development, and housing programs in communities large and small—including, of course, ones here in southern Chester County.

At the May 1 meeting, Kennett Square Borough Council approved a resolution that opposes the elimination of the Community Development Block Grant Program. Communities across Pennsylvania have tapped into the Community Development Block Grant Program as a funding source for more than four decades. Locally, the program contributed more than $600,000 for muchneeded infrastructure projects, and the county has been using more than $2

million annually to invest in infrastructure projects in places like Kennett Square and Oxford.

The resolution approved by Kennett Square Borough Council notes that the Community Development Block Grant Program is an important link of federal, state, and local governments, as well as a link with business, non-profit, and community revitalization efforts.

Copies of the resolution approved by Kennett Square Borough Council will be sent to the appropriate elected

and appointed officials in the federal government and the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs so show the borough’s opposition to the elimination of the Community Development Block Grant Program.

In other business at the meeting, borough council granted approval for a new mural for the Garage Youth Center building at 115 South Union Street.

The approval comes with a request that Rusty Drumheller, the borough’s Codes Enforcement Officer,

review the plan and draft a letter stating that Kennett Square’s sign ordinance does not pertain to the mural.

The proposed mural, which is colorful and visually appealing, also represents the mission of the youth center.

Kennett Square Borough Council also signed off on the Special Event Application for the Kennett Brewing Company’s second anniversary, which will take place on Wednesday, June 21 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The event will include live music and food.

“It’s nice to celebrate the opening of businesses,” council member Doug Doerfler said, “but it’s also nice to celebrate businesses’ [anniversaries].” Council also approved the HARB applications for projects taking place at 308 Center Street and 121 West State Street. A new awning was approved for 121 West State Street, while designs for a new fence was approved for 308 Center Street.

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

State good at passing the buck... not as good at passing the bucks

Over the next few weeks, school districts will be finalizing their budgets for the 2017-2018 school year. All four of the school districts that serve students in Southern Chester County are expected to raise taxes by between one-percent and nearly three-percent in order to balance their budgets, placing an even greater financial burden on local property owners.

One big reason that the school districts have been seeing year-to-year increases in their budgets are the skyrocketing pension costs for employees. It was a vote by the Pennsylvania State Legislature more than 15 years ago that boosted the pensions for lawmakers, judges, and state employees, including public school employees. That act by the State Legislature directly set the stage for the kind of year-to-year budget deficits that many school districts across Pennsylvania now face each year. Many of these school districts are raising taxes to pay for the rising pension costs, not to add teachers, increase technology, or spend more money on programs that would actually boost academic achievement.

At one time not that long ago, the state would provide funding that amounted to about half of the overall budget for Pennsylvania school districts. But through the years, the percentage of the state’s share of overall education costs plummeted to around one-third—school districts consequently relied more heavily on local sources for its funding.

Under Gov. Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania increased its funding for public education, and the percentage of the state’s share slowly moved in the right direction, back toward 50 percent. More recently, with the costs of providing public education to students climbing, state subsidies haven’t kept pace and school districts are relying more heavily on local sources.

The state is facing its own significant budget deficit. Pension costs are soaring, and the pension system remains under-funded. The State Legislature has failed to take action that would adequately address the pension crisis. Lawmakers seem content to allow the school boards to pass the tax increases without doing anything to help school districts address their long-term fiscal needs.

In southern Chester County, we’re fortunate that the school districts haven’t needed to move forward with any major renovation or construction projects in the last five years when budgets have been so tight. Student enrollments have also stabilized. That won’t always be the case.

At some point, the State Legislature needs to fix the pension problems and develop a more fair and adequate way to fund public schools.

Allaband is good choice for Supervisor

Letter to the Editor:

Steve Allaband is an outstanding New Garden

Township

Donze is best suited to be District Judge

Letter to The Editor:

In this crazy political time, how does one even know the truth about a candidate or their real reasons for wanting a position? How do you cast your vote for the best qualified, ethical candidate that knows our communities and shares the values of our residents at large?

A local race for Magisterial District Judge indeed presents a challenge for the uninformed or misinformed. Most will vote for their friend or for who another friend tells them to, or because their candidate once did them a favor, or simply straight party. Since November’s election, so many voters of both parties have openly pledged in everyday conversation to “get more involved” and really look for the best candidate and better educate themselves. But it takes a lot of work and time to dig below the surface. I had no allegiance to any MDJ candidate before digging into this, nor am I part of any

campaign committee. So I share this with you to save you the agony of digging into it.

What you have is a candidate, Jane Donze, Esq., with the most (25-plus) years of experience as a licensed practicing attorney, who has a local law practice in the district (Willowdale for 19-plus years), and the highest ethics ratings on all legal websites researched. She never held a political or governmental position, is involved in our communities by serving in non-profit organizations, minority/ juvenile organizations, is an active business community member and comes from a family of a highly respected Superior Court Judge. She is up against one candidate with less than half the experience, a second whose law practice is outside the district, and two who are not even attorneys. Many voters believe all the candidates are attorneys. Only three of the five are attorneys. To be fair, many MDJs who are not

attorneys likely do a commendable job, but my guess is it is those with a strong set of ethics, integrity, nonpartisanship, and no sordid lawsuits or legal actions in their personal or professional lives. I celebrate and thank such judges on the bench.

Others think that a District Judge does not have significantly important responsibilities. Not true. All criminal cases and civil cases up to $12,000 initially come through a District Judge’s office and are steered by the first decisions the District Judge makes. Traffic tickets, DUIs, assaults, rapes, murders, taking confessions, issuing search warrants, civil cases – there’s not much that doesn’t come across their desk, and they pass life-changing judgments in many of these cases.

Having done much research on all the candidates and studied the Pennsylvania Rules of Conduct for MDJs, there is also the requirement of

non-partisanship. Yet one candidate (a non-attorney) was holding his years-long Republican Committeeman post, according to the County Republican website, three months after announcing his candidacy. A clear violation of the Code, as I read it. Another candidate (a non-attorney) is employed by the county, answering to many in the same party. All five candidates have crossfiled and will be on both the Democratic and Republican Primary ballots. So when wondering which one will best serve your family and our seven communities, ask your questions of these candidates when they introduce themselves, or take my word for it. I did do the research and have now shared this knowledge with you. The Primary is May 16. This time there is a very clear best choice. Why should we settle for anything less?

Lauressa McNemar Kennett Square

Support the Avon Grove School Board members seeking reelection

Letter to the Editor:

My wife and I live in Penn Township, and have one child in Penn London Elementary, and one who will enter school in two years. I want to voice my support for the current school board. We

moved to this district from Arizona six years ago, in part, because we saw this district performing highly with low taxes. Take a look around at Avon Grove School District compared to other districts. We have lower taxes than just about all the districts around,

RJ Hill Electrical

Engineer

Penn Township

including no income tax, yet, Avon Grove High School is ranked 33rd out of almost 700 schools in Pennsylvania. I urge you to join me in supporting our current school board in the primary election on May 16. By voting for Ed Farina, Bill Wood, Brian Gaerity and Patrick Walker, you’ll be supporting candidates with kids in the district, meaning they have real skin in the game. Different doesn’t always mean better.

Support Allaband on Primary Election Day

Letter to the Editor:

“Politics is truly local”

….For those of us who are fortunate to reside in New Garden Township, the labels and animosity that pollute our national political scene have for the most part been avoided. Party affiliation is often simply a declaration

which is required to have a voice in selecting our local leaders during the Primary Election. The real question to ask is who has demonstrated a commitment to the values of our community.

As a resident, committed volunteer, board member at Somerset Lake and a past interim New Garden

Chester County Press

Township Supervisor, I have had many opportunities to work with current township supervisor, Steve Allaband. He has consistently demonstrated his dedication to doing the right thing for the township. Always willing to listen to differing points of view and needs of both residents and business, Steve has been able to balance the forces of progress with a strong commitment to preserving the way of life we all enjoy. At the same time, he has been a driving force behind maintaining the very low township tax rate. He has been an advocate for reaching consensus with fellow

Letter to the Editor:

I’m voting for Charlie Fleischmann in the upcoming primary on May 16. Let me tell you why. I’ve served with Charlie for the past nine years on the Upper Oxford Township Board of Supervisors, and I know a good man when I see one.

Having worked for the Delaware State Police and the Delaware Office of Attorney General for a combined total of 28 years, I know what it takes to be a public servant. Charlie is a dedicated public servant of unequaled integrity. He has worked tirelessly on various boards and committees (Oxford Region

Planning Commission, Chester County Association of Township Officials, The Route 1 Corridor Task Force, etc.) striving to continue to make our township a desirable place to live, work, and flourish.

Charlie believes in “Smart Growth” and has worked with business owners to bring new businesses to the township.

Charlie believes in working with elected officials from surrounding municipalities to solve problems that are regional in nature. Examples of these are storm water management mandates, volunteer fire company funding strategies and many others.

Charlie has worked diligently to control spending by the township and we

board members and is able to share his substantial knowledge and background accumulated over his many years of service to the township. Our current board works very well together— this is a rare thing for any board—and Steve is a large part of the reason. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated public official throwing his hat in the ring once again.

The Primary Election is Tuesday, May 16. Please vote for Stephen Allaband to keep New Garden a great place to live.

New Garden Township

Support incumbent Charles Fleischmann for supervisor in Upper Oxford Township

have not increased the tax rates to the residents in over 30 years. The township is financially sound because of his constant vigilance.

Charlie has earned the Master Planner Certification allowing him to apply his knowledge to land use and zoning issues.

Charlie is a proponent of open space preservation and agriculture and understands the issues faced by farmers in our area.

Much is at stake with this election. There are those who want to discontinue the Open Space program and also turn cornfields on routes 896 and 10 into commercial strip shopping centers. Significant changes in our zoning have been proposed that would ruin the character of the

township. Charlie did not vote for these changes. Charlie’s vision has enabled us to keep Upper Oxford Township rural in nature with a focus on agriculture and quality of life. You might also see Charlie cutting a fallen tree blocking a township road or operating a snow plow at 3 a.m. That’s how dedicated to the township he is.

I hope you’ll join me in supporting him on May 16. The polls open at 7 a.m. and are located at Beulah Baptist Church on Route 896 just north of Route 10.

Scott Rugen Upper Oxford Township

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

SOLOMON BRUCE DAVIS

Solomon Bruce Davis, 92, formerly of Kemblesville, went home to the Lord on April 30 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford.

Known as the “Flag Man,” Bruce raised, lowered and saluted the flag every day at Steward Place.  He was the beloved husband of the late Opal Patrick Davis, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Bruce referred to Opal as “my sweetheart” and Opal referred to Bruce as “my boyfriend,” a small indicator of their deep, abiding romance.

Born in Ashe County, N.C., he was the son of the late Edward P. and Della Denney Davis. Bruce was a patriot and veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army 88th Infantry. He received three Bronze Battle Stars for Rome-Arne, Northern Appennines and Po Valley. He also received a Bronze Star. He was a member of Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene and remained active as long as his health permitted. Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing and passing the love for that on to his grandsons. He is survived by his two daughters, Almeda Massey (Robert) and Gail Dampman (Larry), all of New London; four grandchildren, Keith, Phillip, Scott and Kenneth Massey; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Paul Davis of North Carolina; and one sister, Jeweline Walker of Florida.

Funeral services were held May 5. Interment was in Kemblesville United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Independencefund. org. This fund provides all-terrain mobility devices for our severely wounded veterans. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

JESSICA LYNN THOMAS

Jessica Lynn Thomas, 40, of Oxford, passed away on May 1 at the University of Maryland.

Born in Havre de Grace, Md., she was the daughter of John Lee Thomas of Landenberg and the late Sherry Skinner. Jessica wrote beautiful poetry and enjoyed artwork and nature, especially by a creek. She loved her cat, Lilly Lou. She is survived by her father; sister, Desiree Thomas; brother, John R. Thomas, both of Elkton, Md.; grandmother, Virginia M. Thomas of Oxford; niece, Alexis Grant; nephew, George Thomas; aunts; uncles; cousins and friends whom she adored.

Funeral services were held May 8. Interment was in North East United Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the funeral home to offset the cost of the funeral. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Church Calendar

May 13

Chicken barbecue

The Landenberg United Methodist Church (205 Penn Green Rd., Landenberg) holds a chicken barbecue on May 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. Patrons may eat-in or take out. Tickets will be sold at the door, or buy in advance by calling Lydia at 610-274-8335.

May 13

Pancake and omelet

breakfast

Shiloh Presbyterian Church (42 S. Fifth St., Oxford) holds its pancake and omelet breakfast on May 13 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults, $5 for ages 4 to 11, free for 3 and younger. Call 610-932-9256 for more information.

May 24

Joseph’s People meeting

The next monthly Joseph’s People for the unemployed and underemployed will be on May 24 at 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Life Center (lower level) of ABVM’s Church (300 State Rd., West Grove). The guest speaker will be Lynne Williams. Her topic will be “Beating the Applicant Tracking System,” exploring how to optimize your resume. Bring your current resume, a highlighter and a pencil. Joseph’s People provides prayerful support, introducing community job resources, discussing job opportunities, and encouraging member interaction. Visit www. josephspeople.org.

May 27

Buffet breakfast

The Oxford United Methodist Church (18 Addison St., Oxford) holds its monthly buffet breakfast on May 27 from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, fruit, sausage and bacon, roasted potatoes, dried beef gravy and more. Tickets at the door

KARA J. WILKINS

Kara J. Wilkins, 40, of Oxford, passed away suddenly on April 30 due to a tragic accident.

She was born in 1977 in Philadelphia to Colin P. Wilkins and the late Maria Y. Wilkins (Kendros). Kara graduated from Oxford Area High School in 1995. She started a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and was currently attending Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, where she was working towards her nursing degree. She was recently engaged to Damien J. Porter.

Kara is survived by her father, Colin P. Wilkins of Oxford; sister, Laura B. Peskin and her husband Daniel L. Peskin of Lafayette Hill, Pa.; and nephew, Ethan M. Peskin.

A celebration of Kara’s life will be held on May 11 at 5 p.m. Feel free to stop by and celebrate Kara’s life anytime during the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. at R.T. Foard Event Center (111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, Md.). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lighthouse Youth Center, P.O. Box 38, Oxford, PA 19363. To send an online condolence, visit www.rtfoard.com.

T. CLYDE WILLIAMS

T. Clyde Williams, 93, was promoted to Glory on April 30, surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie England, in 2002. They shared 49 years of marriage together. He was also preceded in death by a brother, William L. Williams.

Born in Oxford, he was the son of Ernest and Iva Bush Williams. He attended the Upper Oxford one-room schoolhouse through eighth grade, then pursued his lifelong career as a dairy farmer. He was a member of the Oxford Presbyterian Church. He was also a part of the Oxford Lodge No. 353 F&A.M. for 50-plus years, a life member of the Oxford Gun Club, and on the board for the Oxford Cemetery. He enjoyed farming and he took great pride in his work, once winning “Dairy of Distinction.”

He is survived by his two children, Christina and her husband Charlie Hughes, and Thomas C. Williams, Jr. and his wife Melanie; three granddaughters, Leann and her husband Dan LaBossiere, Rebecca Williams, and Samantha Williams. Funeral services were held May 3. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to: Oxford Cemetery, 220 N. Third St., Oxford, PA 19363. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

ARTHUR JAMES RYAN III

Allen and Raytheon Corporations. He made his final home in Oxford, where he truly retired and then married his good friend of many years, Nancy Slinksky Bowden. Arthur is survived by his wife, Nancy Slinskey Ryan; his two brothers, Jeffrey (Patricia) Ryan of Houston, Texas, and Douglas (Nancy) Ryan of Havertown. He is also survived by his children, Cyndy (Mark) Engle of Millheim, Pa., Sandra Vancheri of Salisbury, Md., James (Bridget) Ryan of Durham, N.C., and Sharon (Scott) Mortenson of Greensboro, N.C. He was very proud of his 13 grandchildren. More recently, his family expanded to include Nancy’s children.

A service was held May 6. An internment service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the USO by calling 877-USO-GIVES and asking that your donation is made “In the Memory of Arthur J. Ryan III.” Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

CLAUDE G. SNYDER

Claude G. Snyder, 87, of Landenberg, passed away on April 29. He was the husband of the late Dorothy L Haupt Snyder. Born in Mountain City, Tenn., he was the son of the late Ira Washington and Elizabeth Amanda Dowell Snyder. Claude was a loving husband and father who worked hard to provide for his family. He moved from Mountain City to Landenberg to work in landscaping and then moved into the mushroom farming industry. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and farming. Claude also enjoyed working on lawnmowers and hanging out with his buddy, Waldo Parker.

He is survived by two daughters, Barbara Powers and husband Dale Powers of Landenberg, and  Sherrie Cameron of Elkton, Md. one son, Charles Cox and wife Cathy of Bluemont, Va.; one stepson, Clifton Freeman of Elkton, Md.; one sister, Flora Hess and husband John of Mountain City, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy L. Haupt Snyder; one son, Ernest Cox; one stepson, Temple “Jake” Freeman and his wife Caroline; one daughter-in-law, Shirley Freeman; three sisters, Annie Morefield, Fannie Wilson and Ida Pardue; and five brothers, Charles, Stanley, Arthur, Eddie and John Snyder. A funeral was held May 4. Interment was in Kemblesville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

are $7 for adults and $3 for ages 3 to 10. Call 610-9329698 for more information.

Social time for singles Singles & Others Loving Opportunities to Socialize (SOLOS) will meet at West Grove Presbyterian Church (139 W. Evergreen St., West Grove) on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall adjacent to the church. SOLOS has a mission of fostering Christian friendships and enjoyable activities for single people or married people whose spouses are not available for many social activities. The group is not intended to function as a matchmaking group. For reservations, email wgpres139@yahoo. com, or call 610-869-9458.

Arthur James Ryan III, 76, passed away on April 30 at his Oxford home after a long illness.

Born in 1940, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Arthur J. Ryan, Jr. and Muriel Davenport Ryan. Arthur attended the Pennsylvania Military College prep school and graduated from Haverford High School in 1958. He then attended Penn State University where he was very active with the Army ROTC and was a member of the distinguished Pershing Rifles before transferring to the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. He graduated from the USMA in 1963 and, a day after graduation, married the late Patricia K. Manly. Arthur’s military career included over 20 years of service in both the Armor and Ordinance Branches of the Army. He had two combat tours in Vietnam. He was awarded eight Air Medals and an Air Crewman’s badge during his door gunner assignment. Arthur also received a Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat. After earning his Master of Science in mechanical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, Arthur served as an assistant instructor in the Department of Engineering at USMA. He retired in 1984 to his Havre de Grace, Md., home. Arthur then worked in the private sector, developing training programs for CAE-Link, Singer,

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Inside the Red Rose Inn, echoes of the past

In April, during a dedication ceremony announcing that the intersection of Old Baltimore Pike and Route 796 in Jennersville would be realigned in the coming year, the historic Red Rose Inn building was opened to visitors. While the exterior of the building has been renovated and a new roof has been added in preparation for the building’s eventual use by the township, the inside

remains much as it was left. Layers of old paint, worn floorboards and chipped plaster showed the building’s centuries of use, but the original rippled-glass windows and huge fireplaces stand as reminders of what once was. The building’s top floor, with its low ceiling and twisting corridors, was a little spooky, calling up the many stories of ghosts who might wander the building’s halls.

For the thousands of drivers who pass by the building every day and wonder what it’s like inside, here are some images taken during a walk-through last month. The Red Rose Inn stands poised to become something new in the coming years, but it will always retain the shadows of its past.

Photos and text by John Chambless

May 11

Postcard history

“Local History and the Postcard Photographer,” a free talk by George Miller, will be presented on May 11 at 7 p.m. at the New London Academy (902 State Rd., Lincoln University). Miller, a professor at the University of Delaware, will speak about local photographer Edward Herbener, who photographed widely in Chester County, Delaware, and Maryland, and about the importance of postcard photography. This talk is jointly sponsored by the New London Area Historical Society and the Franklin Township Historical Commission. Refreshments will be served afterward.

May 12

Broadway music concert Vocalist/instrumentalist

Charlie Zahm will perform an evening of Broadway music on May 12 at the Oxford Meetinghouse (260 S. Third St., Oxford). Tickets are $15, and will be available at the door (children 12 and younger free). Refreshments will be sold.

Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the concert will start at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-869-8076 or email friendsfolkclub@aol.com.

May 12

Senior Center breakfast

The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) is hosting its annual spring breakfast on May 12 from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu

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includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, dried beef gravy, juice and coffee or tea – all you can eat for $7 at the door.

May 13

Plant sale

The London Grove Friends Plant Sale will be held May 13 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 500 W. Street Rd., London Grove. Garden experts will offer advice about the annual and perennial flowers, vegetables, herbs and shrubs for sale. Sandwiches and baked goods will be served. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ LondonGroveMeeting.

May 13 Sky Tour

Members of the Chester County Astronomical Society will guide visitors of all ages through the night sky on May 13 at 8 p.m. in Anson B. Nixon Park. Bring a small flashlight and meet at the Tino Leto Athletic Fields on North Walnut Street, near the main Nixon Park entrance. Several telescopes will be set up for viewing, and the night sky will be pointed out using a green laser light. Members of the Chester County Astronomical Society are presenting the program. For more information, email observing@ccas.us or call 484-888-1831.

May 13 and 14

Plant and Seed Sale

The Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route

1, Chadds Ford) holds its Wildflower, Native Plant and Seed Sale on May 13 and 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Choose from a wide variety of regional plants and seeds that are suitable for full sun to deep shade and all types of landscapes. Expert gardeners will be on hand to help select plant varieties for your garden or lawn. For more information, call 610-388-2700 or visit www.brandywinemuseum. org.

May 17

Book reading and signing at Oxford Library

A reading and signing by local author Greg Cox will take place at the Oxford Library on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. Cox will be talking about his book, “The Librarians and the Mother Goose Chase,” an original novel based on the hit television show, The Librarians. Cox is a New York Times bestselling author. Copies of his books will be available for sale at the event.

May 17

Social media for seniors

The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) invites the community to attend a “Social Media & You” program on May 17 at 7 p.m. Colleen A. Owens, information technology advisor and instructor, will introduce participants to social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, and Twitter. The program is free but space is

limited. Call 610-932-5244 or email oxsrctr@zoominternet. net for reservations.

May 27

Equestrian program

On May 22 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at Windurra (2037 Newport Gap Pike,d Route 41, Cochranville), there will be a Boyd Martin Schooling Demo and Open House presented by Oxford Feed & Lumber. Gain insight into Boyd Martin’s training and nutritional routines for producing top equine athletes. The event includes demonstrations by Boyd in both stadium jumping and dressage (with Silva Martin commentary). Martin will be joined by Ryan Wood and Courtney Cooper in a panel discussion focused on feeding performance horses. A barbeque dinner and socializing concludes the evening.

The cost is $10. Pre-register at Oxford Feed & Lumber (112 Railroad Ave., Oxford) or Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm (1150 Pocopson Rd., West Chester), or by phone at 610-932-8521.

June 3

Jen Chapin in concert

The Friends Folk Club will host a return performance by singer Jen Chapin on June 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oxford Meetinghouse (260 S. Third St., Oxford). She will be joined by Stephan Crump (bass) and Jamie Fox (guitar). Tickets are $15, and will be available at the door

(children 12 and younger are free). Refreshments will be sold. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, call 610-869-8076 or email friendsfolkclub@aol.com.

Kennett Flash schedule

The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www. kennettflash.org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB.

The schedule includes: California Guitar Trio (May 12, 8 p.m., $26 and $30); Rust: Neil Young tribute (May 13, 8 p.m., $18 and $21); Angaleena Presley (May 16, 8 p.m., $17 and $20); The Dan Dechellis Trio (May 18, 8 p.m., $20); Mason Porter and friends present Bob Dylan Birthday Bash (May 19, 8 p.m., $18 and $22); Valdez CD release show with Brett Kull (May 20, 8 p.m., $17 and $27); open mic with Jace Miller (May 21, 7 p.m., $4); Francis Dunnery solo (June 2, 8 p.m., $27 and $32).

Reactors Comedy Club schedule

Reactors Comedy Club (in the Wyndham Gardens Hotel, 1110 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills) hosts live comedy on weekends. Tickets are $20. Call 267-374-0732 or visit www.reactorscomedyclub. com. The schedule is: Julia Scotti of “America’s Got Talent,” with John Ager (May 5 at 9 p.m., May 6 at 8

p.m.); Paul Lyons with Anita Wise (May 12, 9 p.m.); Brad Lowery with Anita Wise (May 13, 8 p.m.); Joe Bubelwicz with Glen Jensen (May 19 at 9 p.m., May 20 at 8 p.m.). Longwood Gardens concerts Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square) will host the following concerts this summer (tickets are on sale now): The Savoy Company performing Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance” (June 9 and 10, 8:30 p.m., $29); Josh Ritter (June 18, 7:30 p.m., $25 to $45); Delaware Symphony with pianist Peter Serkin (June 25, 7:30 p.m., $37 to $67); Natalie Merchant (July 5, 7:30 p.m., $56 to $86); Dianne Reeves (July 11, 7:30 p.m., $33 to $53); The Brandywiners present “Beauty and the Beast” (July 27 to 29 and Aug. 3 to 5, 8 p.m., $30); Chick Corea Elektric Band with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones (Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m., $55 to $85); Del McCoury and David Grisman (Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m., $35 to $55); the Kennett Symphony (Aug. 19, 7 p.m., $40 and $45); Julieta Venegas (Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m., $39 to $59). Visit www. longwoodgardens.org.

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

meeting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, an amendment to Article II Definitions, Section 200 Definitions; Article XI C-2 Special Limited Business District, Section 1101 Use Regulations, Subsection 1101(B) Conditional Uses; and Article XI C-2 Special Limited Business District, Section 1103 Design Standards of the Penn Township Zoning Ordinance.

The proposed amendment is as follows: AN AMENDMENT TO THE PENN TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE OF 1968, AS FURTHER AMENDED, TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS, SECTION 200 DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE XI C-2 SPECIAL LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT, SECTION 1101 USE REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 1101(B) CONDITIONAL USES; AND ARTICLE XI C-2 SPECIAL LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT, SECTION 1103 DESIGN STANDARDS

The Board of Supervisors of Penn Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, hereby ENACTS AND ORDAINS the following amendments to the Penn Township Zoning Ordinance of 1968, as further amended: Section 1. Article II Definitions, Section 200 Definitions, is hereby amended by deleting the definition of FLEX SPACE in its entirety. Section 2. Article XI C-2 Special Limited Business District, Section 1101 Use Regulation, Subsection 1101(B) Conditional Uses, is hereby amended by deleting Subsection 1101(B)(15) Flex Space in its entirety. Section 3. Article XI C-2 Special Limited Business District, Section 1103 Design Standards, is hereby amended by deleting Subsection 1103(D) in its entirety. Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any courts of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not render this Ordinance invalid. Section 5. All purposes of the Zoning Ordinance or parts of any other Township Ordinance inconsistent herewith are hereby superseded to the extent of any inconsistency therewith. Section 6. This Ordinance shall be effective five (5) days after its enactment. All communications relative to this hearing are to be addressed to Penn Township Municipal Office at the above address. Contact Penn Township at 610-869-9620 if special services or facilities for the handicapped are required.

5p-10-2t NOTICE OF REQUEST TO CHANGE NAME IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2017-04476-NC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Petition for a Change of Name has been filed in the above name court by Christina Pelen-Hughes and Kelly Hughes, natural parents and legal guardians, on behalf of their minor child, praying for a decree to change the name of SOPHIA ELIZABETH PELEN to SOPHIA ELIZABETH HUGHES. The Court has fixed 17th day of July, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., in Courtoom 3, Chester County Courthouse, West Chester, Pennsylvania, as the time and place for the hearing of said Petition, when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said Petition should not be granted. Tiffany L. Palmer, Atty. for Petitioners Jerner & Palmer, P.C. 5401 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19144 215.843.6000

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF HARRY LEE DAVIS a/k/a HARRY L. DAVIS, DECEASED. Late of the Borough of Oxford, 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 JOHN F. McKENNA, ADMINISTRATOR, 17 W. Miner St., West Chester, PA 19382,

Or to his Attorney: JOHN F. McKENNA MacELREE HARVEY, LTD. 17 W. Miner St., West Chester, PA 19382

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF MAE N. SUNDRO, DECEASED. Late of the Borough of Oxford, 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 CHRISTINA SUNDRO ANDERSON and LINDA SUNDRO, EXECUTRICES, c/o Duke Schneider, Esq., 17 W. Miner St., West Chester PA 19382, Or to their Attorney: DUKE SCHNEIDER, MacELREE HARVEY, LTD., 17 W. Miner St., West Chester PA 19382

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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, May 18th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, June 19th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-5-364 Writ of Execution No. 2016-10166 DEBT $232,241.17

PROPERTY situate in the West Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

LR# 68-2-32.10

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-Opt1, Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006 Opt1 VS DEFENDANT: DAWN MCINTYRE and DAVID MCINTYRE

SALE ADDRESS: 46 Somerset Drive, Nottingham, PA 19362-9703

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

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 4p-26-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, May 18th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, June 19th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-5-360 Writ of Execution No. 2013-06188 DEBT $387,148.48

PROPERTY situate in Township of London Britain

TAX Parcel #73-06-0021.400

IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling.

PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, Successor in Interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Indenture Trustee, Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for AFC Trust Series 1998-1 VS DEFENDANT: CHARLOTTE A. COSSABOON and ROBERT N. COSSABOON

SALE ADDRESS: 40 Morgan Hollow Way, Landenberg, PA 19350

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

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 4p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, May 18th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, June 19th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-5-332 Writ of Execution No. 2016-02525 DEBT $184,759.56

ALL THAT CERTAIN parcel of ground, situate in the Township of Sadsbury, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being shown and described on a ‘Foundation As-Built Plan” for Sadsbury Associates, Building Unit “U”, drawing number 2002219u111, dated September 7, 2003, prepared by Wilkinson Associates, Surveying/ Engineering, as follows to wit:

BEING the same premises which Robert M. Frey and Cassandra A. Bartolomeo, by Deed dated 05/11/2012 and recorded 05/14/2012 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 8426, Page 535, granted and conveyed unto Andrea T. Defelice.

BEING known as: 310 Fox Trail, Parkesburg, PA 19365

PARCEL No.: 37-4-40.11D

IMPROVEMENTS: residential property.

PLAINTIFF: Pennymac Loan Services, LLC VS DEFENDANT: ANDREA T. DEFELICE

SALE ADDRESS: 310 Fox Trail, Parkesburg, PA 19365

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

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 4p-26-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, May 18th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, June 19th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-5-354 Writ of Execution No. 2015-06203 DEBT $121,364.48

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate in the Township of West Nottingham, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania bounded and described according to a Final Plan of Property of W. Ronald Ried, made by Concord Land Planners & Surveyors of Oxford, Pa., dated 9/12/1988, as follows to wit: BEGINNING at the point on the title line in the bed of Pa Route #272 at the southwesterly corner of land at Owen W. Hastings; thence along the said title line north 50 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds west 50.13 feet to a point a corner of Parcel “A”; thence along Parcel “A” the three following courses and distances: (1) north 35 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds east crossing the northwesterly side of Pa. Route #272 286.59 feet to a point; (2) north 12 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds east 50.00 feet to an iron pin set and (3) north 59 degrees 15 minutes 18 seconds east 316.92 feet to an 48-inch oak stump in line of land of Evertt Jackson and also a corner of other land of Evertt Jackson; thence along the second mentioned Jackson land the 4 following courses and distances: (1) south 01 degree 16 minutes 13 seconds west 116.86 feet to a point; (2) south 61 degrees 57 minutes seconds east 45.54 feet to a point; (3) south 09 degrees 02 minutes and 56 seconds west 50.16 feet to a point; (4) south 35 degrees 02 minutes 56 minutes 56 seconds west 50.16 feet to an iron pin set for a corner of land of Oween W. Hastings, aforesaid; thence along Hastings’ land the 2 following courses and distances: (1) along a fence line north 50 degrees 35 minutes 01 seconds west 116.86 feet to a point; (2) south 61 degrees 57 minutes 04 seconds east 45.54 feet to a point (3) south 09 degrees 02 minutes 56 seconds west 50.16 feet to a point and; (4) south 35 degrees 02 minutes 56 seconds west 278.83 feet to an iron pin set for a corner of land of Owen W. Hastings, aforesaid; thence along said Hastind’s land the 2 following courses and distances: (1) along a fence line north 50 degrees 35 minutes 01 second west 193.86 feet to a corner post and; (2) still along the said fence line south 35 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds west recrossing the northwesterly side of Pa. #272 225.03 feet to a point on the title line in the bed thereof, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING Lot 2 as shown on the above mentioned plan.

BEING Chester County UPI #68-255.1C

BEING Parcel #68-2-55.1C-E

BLR# 68-2-55.1C

BEING the same premises which Alan T. Redsicker and Karen B. Elder a/k/a Karen B. Redsicker, husband and wife, granted and conveyed unto Alan T. Redsicker by Deed dated May 8, 2003 and recorded May 19, 2003 in Chester County Record Book 5701, Page 1805 for the consideration of $1.00.

PLAINTIFF: PROF-2013-M4 Legal Title Trust II, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee VS DEFENDANT: RICHARD REDSICKER, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF ALAN T. REDSICKER, DECEASED AND UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER ALAN T. REDSICKER, DECEASED

SALE ADDRESS: 482 West Christine

Road, Nottingham, PA 19362

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, ESQ., 610328-2887

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 4p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, May 18th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file in her office located in the Chester County Justice Center, Office of the Sheriff, 201 West Market Street, Suite 1201, West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Schedule of Distribution on Monday, June 19th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE NO. 17-5-348 Writ of Execution No. 2015-11315 DEBT $322,154.61

PROPERTY situate in the Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

BLR# 37-4-26

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: DEBORAH L. McCLASKEY a/k/a DEBBIE McCLASKEY a/k/a DEBORAH McCLASKEY and LEWIS McCLASKEY, SR. a/k/a LEWIS E. McCLASKEY, SR.

SALE ADDRESS: 63 Octorara Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365-9175

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

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 4p-26-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, May 18th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice

TAX Parcel No. 58-1-12.1

BEING the same premises which John A. Wilson and Nicole Gray-Wilson, husband and wife, by Deed dated August 25, 2004 and recorded October 26, 2004 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for the County of Chester, Pennsylvania as Document ID 10472711, in Book 6317 Page 897, granted and conveyed unto Nicole Gray, a/k/a Nicole Gray-Wilson and James E. Davidson, in fee.

IMPROVEMENTS: