Chester County Press 05-31-17 Edition

Memorial Day 2017

Honoring the service and the sacrifice

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

The real reason for Memorial Day was on full display as the community came together to honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans during the Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade on Monday.

Large crowds waving American flags gathered along the parade route – Union Street, Cypress Street, North Broad Street, and State Street – to enjoy the parade of bands, military vehicles and community groups that stretched out for more than 95 minutes. The festive event led to a time of reflection about the real meaning of Memorial Day during a ceremony at the Union Hill Cemetery

that included a speech by State Rep. Steve Barrar, himself a military veteran.

“Thank you for your service” was a sentiment heard throughout the day.

“This is to honor all those who made the ultimate sac-

The parade featured everything from the Delaware Military Academy Band and the U.S. Naval Cadets to Revolutionary War and Civil War re-enactors, and marching bands from Kennett High School and Unionville High School. Veterans rode in antique convertibles or military vehicles.

rifice and to remember all the vets who have passed on,” said Mike Pralle. Commander of VFW Post 5467.

Don and Mary Drinker, residents of Kennett Square, attended the parade to thank the veterans. Don was holding a “thank you” sign along the parade route. He said that he saw a little girl holding a similar sign during a Memorial Day event that was shown on PBS a day earlier, and he wanted to do the same.

State Rep. John Lawrence meets with constituents during a series of town hall meetings

Property taxes, the state budget, Pennsylvania’s pension crisis, and redistricting are on the minds of 13th District residents

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

State Rep. John Lawrence updated constituents on the state budget, efforts to approve property tax reforms, redistricting, and other issues at a town hall meeting at the Russellville Grange in Upper Oxford

Township on May 17.

This was one in a series of town halls that Lawrence held in mid-May for residents throughout the 13th Legislative District. With the town hall coming so close to the June 30 deadline for state lawmakers to reach an agreement on a new budget for the fiscal year that

begins on July 1, it was no surprise that Lawrence began his 25-minute presentation with details about the progress that has been made on developing a spending plan for the next year.

Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a $32.3 billion spending plan in March that includes an additional $100 million in funding for basic education.

Republicans in the House countered with a $31.5 billion budget proposal that maintains the bump in funding for basic education, but

achieves an overall $246 million reduction in spending from the budget for the current fiscal year through a six-percent across-theboard cut for hundreds of line items.

One major issue complicating the next budget is the fact that the current budget is leaving the state with a deficit for the next year.

“We are facing a significant shortfall,” Lawrence said, explaining that the $31.7 billion plan that was approved last year created

a situation where the expenditures were likely going to surpass the revenues for the fiscal year. That’s exactly what happened, so now lawmakers have to factor that shortfall in as the spending plan for the next year is developed. One issue that Lawrence has long been concerned with is how the state is managing its debt—he specifically wants a more responsible approach to budgeting with more focus

Pa. Trout in the Classroom program offers great learning experiences for Nottingham School fourth-graders

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

On May 22, fourth-graders in Scott Schaffer’s class at the Nottingham School in Oxford released the brook trout that they raised in the classroom during the school year into the Little Elk Creek, as part of the Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom program.

Schaffer said that the hands-on program gave

students an opportunity to learn about ecology and the environment, the life cycle and habitat of fish, and much more while they maintained an aquarium and cared for the fish in the classroom.

“It gave the students that instant connection that you wouldn’t be able to get just from a textbook,” Schaffer explained.

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Two Stones clears up recent ID confusion

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

With successful locations in Wilmington, Newark, Hockessin, Kennett Square and now in Jennersville, the Two Stones franchise of gastropubs have rightly earned their reputation as a happy destination for delicious food and good times. So it came as a great surprise to many patrons when the restaurant’s Jennersville location was recently targeted for what some in the community viewed as a discriminatory incident that quickly spread around social media.

On the evening of May 12, Kennett Square resident Gabriela Pedroza visited

the Jennersville location with a male friend. As they took their seats in a booth, they ordered drinks, and were subsequently asked to show their identifications. Pedroza flashed hers – a Pennsylvania-issued driver’s license – while her friend, a citizen of Mexico who was visiting Pedroza, provided his Mexican passport. He was denied beverage service.

“I then asked the manager what the problem was, and she said that she couldn’t accept [the man’s] ID,” Pedroza said.

“I told her this it is a valid, government-issued ID. She told me that the policy of [Two Stones] is to accept U.S.-issued IDs only.

“I told her, ‘So what you’re telling me is that when you have tourists from anywhere in the world and they come here and they don’t have a U.S. ID, your establishment is going to turn them away.”

The manager repeated the restaurant policy to Pedroza. Pedroza and her friend then left the Jennersville restaurant. Later that evening, Pedroza posted information about the incident on the ICE-Kennett Facebook page, and then later on her personal Facebook page. Almost immediately and over the course of the following weeks, her post received more than 100 comments

and was shared 74 times. Responses ranged from outrage and disappointment to suggestions that Two Stones’ ID policy was discriminatory, and threats from regular Two Stones patrons said that they would no longer do business with the restaurant.

Within 24 hours of Pedroza’s post, Two Stones operations manager Michael Stieglitz wrote a personal apology on her Facebook page.

“Certainly it’s understandable that everyone is very upset,” Stieglitz wrote. “We either have done a horrible job of training our staff on foreign documents, or more

is up, but not enough...

By Uncle Irvin

It was encouraging to see that the United Way of Southern Chester County was able to increase its allocation to 26 different programs by $50,000 over last year [Chester County Press May 24, 2017 issue].

UWSCC is unique in that it only funds

parade attracts a large crowd of spectators, and approximately 1,500 participants. Parade participants came from far and wide –The Joseph A. Ferko String Band of the Philadelphia Mummers, The Pipes & Drums of the Chester County Emerald Society, and the 1812 Maryland Militia Rifle Company Aisquith Sharp Shooters among them. There were Boy Scout troops, numerous fire companies, several martial arts academies and schools, and community groups such as Kennett Area Community Services and and Family Promise of Southern Chester County.

Thomas Nale III and Mario G. Lorenzut, both Korean War veterans, served as the grand marshals for this year’s parade. Ralph Doss and Raymond Natale were featured after being selected to serve as

the grand marshals for the 2016 parade, which was rained out.

A light rain fell during part of this year’s parade.

“I was amazed. I didn’t think this many people would turn out because of

the weather,” said James Armstrong, a past commander of American Legion – William W. Fahey Post 491 in Kennett Square. Armstrong served in the Army’s Second Armored

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on paying off the debt, rather than continuing to incur more

The House has offered HB 82, a state debt reform measure, and HB 83, which outlines a plan for repaying state debt more responsibly, for consideration. Lawrence is a prime sponsor of both. Lawrence explained that the state currently spends about $1 billion annually on debtservice payments.

The state’s two pension systems—SERS and PSERS—are under-funded by approximately $70 billion. Lawrence said that there are varying opinions on how to address the pension situation. One proposal calls for all new hires to be placed on a 401(k) type plan with a defined contribution.

Another proposal is to institute a stacked hybrid plan that is a traditional pension up to $50,000, with a defined contribution plan above that threshold.

Another option is a side by side hybrid plan that would be a defined benefit and contribution starting at dollar one. A fourth option is for the state to borrow billions of dollars to fully fund the pension systems. The idea is that the state could borrow the money at an interest that is lower than the interest rate that would be earned by putting the money in the pension system fund.

Lawrence made it clear that he is not in favor of borrowing the money to fully fund the pension system.

“That is really tricky to do,” Lawrence said. “Other states have tried to do that and it didn’t work out well for them.”

Another issue that residents were interested in at the town hall meetings is the ongoing effort to get the state out of the business of operating liquor stores, Lawrence said. He explained that there are currently four different proposals that have been passed by the State House and are awaiting action by the State Senate. Lawrence noted that state lawmakers approved a bill that would have gotten the state out of the liquor store business entirely, but Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed the plan in July of 2015.

After Lawrence’s presentation, the rest of the time during the town hall was dedicated to questions from those in attendance.

A resident asked about the proposed American Health Care Act at the federal government level, which is being pushed by Republicans as a replacement for the Affordable Health Care Act, and the potential changes to Medicare and Medicaid that could impact Pennsylvania residents.

Lawrence explained that the health care issue is very complicated, and until the specifics of a new health care law that would be approved by both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate are known, it would be difficult to talk about the potential impact at the state level.

A resident asked about property tax reform, which is certainly one of the most important issues facing the state.

Lawrence illustrated that the issue was important to him by talking about a World War II veteran, whom he didn’t name, who is 90 years old who is having his house go up for Sheriff’s sale in the near future

because of high property taxes.

Lawrence sees some reason for optimism that property tax reform could be possible. He explained that House Majority Leader Dave Reed has made it a priority. The State House passed legislation in the last session that would have increased the personal income tax and the sales tax so that property taxes could be reduced. But the State Senate wasn’t able to move legislation forward.

Lawrence explained that it can be difficult to get Republicans and Democrats to find middle ground on some issues, but sometimes—and the property tax reform issue is one example—the divide is between lawmakers who represent rural areas and lawmakers who represent urban areas. Sometimes, what would be beneficial in urban areas hurts rural areas or vice versa.

To illustrate the point, Lawrence noted that Philadelphia already has a sales tax of 8 percent, so raising the sales tax to offset property taxes there is a problem.

Yet, in Potter County, a less-populated part of the state, school taxes are only $300 a year so lawmakers there don’t have an incentive to support measures that lower property taxes.

“The challenge is getting something that the House, the Senate, and the governor can all agree on,” Lawrence said. “Pennsylvania is a diverse state. It is a tremendous challenge. I have tried to be consistent on the issue, but I’ve also tried to be open-minded.”

Lawrence was one of 59 lawmakers who supported a previous attempt at property tax reform that would have raised the sales tax and the state income tax to offset the property taxes.

“It failed dramatically,” he said.

It will take compromise from everyone involved in order to get property tax reforms approved.

“You never get everything you want with legislation,”

Lawrence said.

Another resident asked about the possibility of allowing registered independents to vote in the Primary Election. Lawrence said that there have been previous discussions about that, but a consensus on mak-

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so obviously, need to get better at communicating with guests. I can personally assure you, we do not discriminate or ‘only serve U.S.- documented people.’ This is a very sad example of how miscommunication and lack of training can hurt people unfairly and unjustly. Again, I apologize personally for how my staff handled the situation.”

In a follow-up post, Stieglitz wrote that

ing a change has not been reached.

There was also a question about Pennsylvania getting a new REAL ID system approved that is in compliance with federal regulations so that the state’s residents don’t have difficulty using their identification for air travel or visits to federal facilities. The state is facing a looming deadline to make their identification compliant with federal regulations.

Lawrence explained that he introduced legislation in the house that was amended by the State Senate. The legislation is awaiting the governor’s approval, which is expected. The bill will give Pennsylvanians the option of choosing a standard driver’s license or photo ID card, or Ids that are REAL-ID compliant.

Another topic that came up during the town hall meetings was redistricting and the national effort aimed at curbing gerrymandering.

Lawrence explained that the Pennsylvania Constitution calls for a five-member panel to draw the boundaries for legislative, congressional, and senatorial districts. The five members on the panel are to be a member of the majority party in the State Senate and State House, respectively, a member of the minority party in the State Senate and the State House, respectively, and one person that the other four members of the panel must agree on.

That almost never happens so it usually goes to the Pennsylvania courts to have the fifth member appointed.

Two Stones “SHOULD HAVE and WILL moving forward, get Canadian and Mexican official current ID documents for comparison.”

Stieglitz then made a personal phone call to Pedroza.

“He [Stieglitz]set things straight with me immediately, saying that it’s not a policy to just accept U.S. ID only,” Pedroza said. “I can say that I respect him a lot, because it would have been very easy for him to just wash his hands of it and say, ‘Call the restaurant manager, I had

The numerous instances of gerrymandering across the country, where boundaries are drawn in such a way as to favor one party or the other, including several examples in Pennsylvania, have made citizens much more aware of how both parties manipulate the drawing of boundaries.

“Public confidence in the current process is shaken,” Lawrence said, adding that even the best process of drawing boundaries can be manipulated.

Toward the end of the meeting in Upper Oxford, the conversation turned local as a resident thanked Lawrence and his office staff for getting PennDOT to do some much-needed repairs to the road. The resident said that the office staff is always responsive to requests for help.

Lawrence, who has been in the State House since 2011, said that these town hall meetings attracted more attendees than some previous town hall meetings. People are more engaged in some of the issues facing the state and the country.

“That’s good,” Lawrence said. “I like town hall meetings. I’m very interested in what people have to say.”

To contact State Rep. Lawrence’s Jennersville office, call 610-869-1602. The State Capitol office telephone number is 717260-6117. More information about his legislative work can be found at www. replawrence.com.

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

nothing to do with it,’ but instead he said he accepted his fault in this, because he didn’t train his staff into the fact that they can accept these IDs.”

Pedroza then posted again on the Facebook page, detailing the specifics of the conversation she had with Stieglitz.

While Pedroza said that she was surprised at the volume of responses her post received, her decision to share the Two Stones incident -- one that ultimately reached the restaurant’s management team, who responded immediately --

demonstrated the power of social media.

“Back in the day, [my complaint] would never have gone past the restaurant’s website or an email, and maybe it never would have been heard,” she said. “But [these postings] proved that one person can make a change, that one person can change policies simply through posting [on social media.]”

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

Uncle Irvin...

Continued from Page 1A programs in Southern Chester County. The donations all stay right here. And CEO Carrie Freeman is really jacked up for next year, when a generous anonymous donor has gifted United Way $100,000 in matching funds for all contributions at the leadership level. Board president John Moriarty has stated that UWSCC will “double down” to get more contributions.

Uncle Irvin and his spouse have been leadershiplevel donors for many years, but unfortunately for Southern Chester County, there are way too few who give enough to charitable enterprises. Based on statistics, only 16 percent have contributed to this year’s campaign.

Basically, this boils down to less than 15 percent of the total giving units who contribute anything, and 85 percent who give nothing.

The number of giving units must increase dramatically in order for UWSCC to do its job and keep our community growing.

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

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Division from 1970 to 1972. His father, James C. Armstrong, who is now 91, served during World War II.

The Kennett Square American Legion and VFW Post led the ceremony at the Union Hill Cemetery, where Nale, Doss, and Natale took part in the wreath-laying.

The names of military veterans from the area who passed away during the last two years were read, including Anthony DiFabio and Horace Brown, who were to be honored during the 2016 event.

The Kennett High School and Unionville High School bands performed the National Anthem.

Jim Mundell, the associ-

ate pastor of the West Grove Methodist Church, offered the prayer. Leon Spencer sang “God Bless America.” Bagpipers, the fife and drum corps, and the high school bands played a medley of patriotic songs.

While Memorial Day has become the unofficial start of summer, State Rep. Steve Barrar emphasized the need to remember the service of veterans, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Barrar said that generations of Americans have been willing to serve to protect the freedoms that we all enjoy. He said he grew up during the Vietnam era, when the horrible details of the war were broadcast each night for Americans to see.

“War is sobering and

harsh,” Barrar said, explaining that it’s important to always remember military veterans and their sacrifices. “Serving our country is an honor,” he said. The ceremony concluded with a trumpeter and a trombone player performing “Taps.”

Bill Taylor, the chairman of the Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade Committee, and the staff at Taylor Oil were lauded for their efforts to organize the parade. The Kennett Square Memorial Day parade dates back to World War II, and is now one of the largest Memorial Day parades in Chester County.

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

Ten Oxford seniors sign letters of intent to play at the collegiate level

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Ten Oxford Area High School seniors—Nolan Benke, Ginger Bradbury, Troy Brown, David Cox, Josh Freese, Cole Gruver, Ryan Hannum, Cole Hartert, Harry Marr, and Andrew Stefanosky—will be playing their respective sports at the collegiate level after signing their letters of intent.

A ceremony to honor the student-athletes took place at the school on May 18.

David Cox will be joining Lock Haven University’s highly respected wrestling program after a successful four years in Oxford. Cox overcame injuries that shortened his freshman and sophomore seasons to still win more than 90 matches during his career at Oxford.

As a freshman, Cox competed in the rigorous 145-pound division. He subsequently moved up to 152 pounds for his sophomore year, 160 pounds for his junior year, and 170 pounds for his senior year. He advanced to states in both his junior and senior seasons.

During his junior year, he finished first in sectionals and districts before taking third place in regionals. During his senior year, he finished first in sectionals, districts, and regionals.

Another leader of the Oxford wrestling team is

Harry Marr, who was a fouryear varsity grappler and co-captain of the wrestling team during his junior and senior years. He competed in the 106-pound weight class for his freshman and sophomore years, then moved up to 113 pounds for

his junior year. He competed at 126 pounds or 132 pounds throughout his senior year.

Overall, he compiled a 76-31 record and was a two-time PIAA district qualifier, finishing in fifth place at 106 pounds one year. He said that his work ethic helped him succeed on the mat in high school. He will be wrestling for Keystone College,

perhaps in the 141-pound weight class.

Marr said that his favorite memories while at Oxford include working out and spending time with his teammates.

Ginger Bradbury will be heading to Millersville University to play field hockey. A forward or right wing for Oxford, she spent

the last two and a half years of her high school career on the varsity squad. The team had a great deal of success during that time, reaching the districts during Bradbury’s junior and senior years.

Bradbury also plays for the North Bay indoor field hockey team under coach Ned Davis. She was already planning to attend Millersville University when she was spotted by Millersville University coaches at an indoor showcase, opening up the opportunity for her to play field hockey for the school as well.

Bradbury has wanted to be a teacher since she was very young, and decided that that was the career that she was going to pursue in second grade. She will major in elementary education and special education when she gets to Millersville University in the fall. She is part of the Millersville University Honors College. Andrew Stefanosky was a standout pitcher on the Oxford baseball team that had its best season in perhaps a decade. The team finished one win short of qualifying for the district tournament. Stefanosky, who is heading to Penn StateHarrisburg, played on varsity for three years. He said that while he struggled a bit as a sophomore pitching against older players, he was able to improve his slider and curve ball and keep track of hitters’ weaknesses. Learning how to pitch to different hitters allowed him to post an E.R.A. of 2.46.

“My game more about trying to out-think the hitter,” Stefanosky explained.

When he wasn’t pitching, Stefanosky was a first baseman. He worked hard to improve his batting average during his senior season.

When Stefanosky heads to Penn State-Harrisburg, he will play for the fall baseball team and then try out for the spring team.

Ryan Hannum will be playing at soccer at Franklin & Marshall next year after a stellar soccer career at Oxford. As a senior, Hannum scored ten goals and contributed eight assists. On Senior Night, he scored three goals against Chichester.

Hannum said that one of the highlights during his time at Oxford was earning a spot on varsity as a freshman. There were a lot of seniors on that team, and Oxford had a very good season.

He was a captain for Oxford’s soccer team, and led the team in scoring as a junior and senior. He was selected for Ches-Mont League and All-Area teams for three straight years.

Hannum was also enlisted to be a kicker on the football team for his junior and senior seasons.

“It was stressful at first,” he admitted, but soon he was juggling his duties for both teams. A highlight during his time with the football team was a game-winning field goal against Sun Valley in the first game of the season. He also won another game with an extra point.

Of the ten student-athletes who have recently signed letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level, five of

them were from the football team—an impressive fact for a football program that is on the upswing.

According to head coach Mike Means, it has been quite some time since Oxford has had one sports team send five seniors off to play at the collegiate level.

“We’re just really proud of these athletes and proud that the program is trending in that direction,” Means said.

“All five of these players were very dedicated and the schools that they are going to took notice.”

Lineman Joshua Freese, one of the leaders and certainly one of the hardest workers on the Oxford football team, is heading to McDaniel College. He was one of the team’s captains who worked hard in the weight room to match up against bigger players in the rugged Ches-Mont League.

Freese didn’t start playing football until the seventh grade, but he quickly adjusted to the hard work that is necessary to play football.

“My dad started me lifting weights in the fifth grade,” Freese explained. When he arrived at the high school, he was lifting with the varsity squad and very quickly became one of the leaders in the weight

room, always pushing himself and his teammates to work harder. Freese said that the Oxford players really motivated each other to work hard in the weight room. He recalled the time when one of his teammates did more squats than he did. Even though he was already exhausted, Freese pushed himself to do as many squats as his teammate.

“I really got motivation from my teammates,” he said.

Freese was a second team

All-Ches-Mont selection as a junior and first team AllChes-Mont and second team all-area player as a senior. He could play offense or defense in college, and may even see time as a fullback.

Cole Gruver, a defensive lineman who spent most of his time playing the defensive tackle position, is is the kind of player that football coaches love because he really enjoys playing the sport and all the hard work that comes with it.

“I’ve been playing football since I was five or six,” Gruver explained.

He typified the hard work and hustle that have become hallmarks of the football team in recent years.

“We were always smaller than everybody else,” Gruver

explained, “so we took it as a challenge. It’s been a great experience. These guys have been awesome.”

Gruver said that one game that stands out for him was a Week Three clash against Phoenixville when he had an enormous game for an interior lineman—he had an interception, a sack, 2.5 tackles for a loss, and two more tackles. He will be playing for Geneva College in the fall.

Troy Brown is heading to Kutztown University after a standout career as a wide receiver for the Hornets. He was a second team All-ChesMont League selection as a junior, and made many big catches for the team.

Brown’s favorite catch came in a game against Solanco when he hauled in a catch with one hand. Brown is a well-rounded athlete who also played on the basketball team and participated in track.

His high jump of six feet, four inches was the best mark in the Ches-Mont League championships.

Nolan Benke played corner on the football team and was also a key contributor to the baseball team. He is heading to Lebanon Valley College in

the fall and will likely play both sports there.

Benke had two interceptions in his senior season. He was also willing to do anything the team needed, including filling in at running back and wide receiver at times because of injuries.

Benke said that the program turned around with the arrival of head coach Mike Means before the 2015 season.

“I think he really changed things around, and it was cool to be a part of that,” Benke said.

On the baseball diamond, Benke was a four-year varsity player. He was primarily an outfielder and also pitched. He hit around .300 in his final season and had a ninegame hitting streak.

“I vividly remember my freshman year, being a starter as a freshman. I really enjoyed that,” Benke said.

Like Benke, Cole Hartert, a free safety on the football team, is heading to Lebanon Valley College. He was one of the team’s captains and has a high football IQ.

Hartert said that one of the reasons he ended up at Lebanon Valley College is because of Benke, who

signed there first.

Hartert had two interceptions during his senior season before getting injured in a game against Bayard Rustin. He suffered a torn ACL that kept him out of action for the rest of the football season. The safety position is a demanding one, and Hartert is adept at coming up to stop the run or dropping back into coverage on a pass play. He said that he thinks his strong suit is dropping back into coverage.

Reflecting on his high school career, Hartert said that making the varsity squad as a sophomore and being named as a team captain were highlights.

“I am so proud of all ten of our student athletes who signed today,” said Oxford athletic director Michael Price. “They are truly passionate about their respective sports, but they are also dedicated to their academics. This is a terrific group of well-rounded student-athletes, and I look forward to watching them grow at the next level of competition.”

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

One community, one commitment, one contribution

United Way of Southern Chester County officials are fond of using the line, “One community, one commitment, one contribution,” as a succinct way to explain how one contribution to the local United Way can help thousands of people in the community.

Allocations from the United Way of Southern Chester County allow organizations like the Tick Tock Early Learning Center, the Oxford Senior Center, the Kennett After School Association, the Kennett Area Community Services, or the Neighborhood Services Center do what they do best—serve those in the community who need assistance.

Money that is contributed to the United Way of Southern Chester County stays right here in the community—yes, a comparatively wealthy community, but one that also has thousands of people who struggle to secure the food, shelter, medical attention, and other necessities.

When a family finds itself in need of food, the food cupboards of the Neighborhood Services Center and the Kennett Area Community Service are both stocked, in part, by the allocations from the United Way of Southern Chester County. If a family is on the edge of a crisis, and is in danger of being left homeless, the Family Promise of Southern Chester County is an invaluable resource. That organization also receives allocations from the United Way of Southern Chester County.

If senior citizens are need of a hot meal, a program, or simply some companionship, there are senior centers in both Kennett Square and Oxford that receive some support from the United Way of Southern Chester County.

Victims of crime or violence may turn to the Crime Victims Center of Chester County or the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County— both receive some help from the United Way of Southern Chester County.

Youngsters might find the help that they need at the Garage Community & Youth Center, the Joseph and Sarah Carter Community Development Corporation, or the Kennett After School Association.

The Young Moms organization provides mentoring and advocacy. Camp Dreamcatcher helps children and young adults who have been impacted by HIV or AIDS. The Kennett Library has an adult literacy program that has helped many people improve their lives. Legal Aid of Southern Pennsylvania offers legal services to those who need it. All these organizations, and more, are supported by funding from the United Way of Southern Chester County.

This year, the United Way of Southern Chester County allocated $800,000 to 26 different programs that provide crisis intervention for our neighbors in need, that promote stability or sustainability, or that offer a path to independence through education.

This year to day, 1,690 people have donated to the current United Way of Southern Chester County campaign that ends in August.

Southern Chester County is such a strong and vibrant community, in part, because there are so many organizations working on behalf of the people who need it the most.

One contribution to the United Way of Southern Chester County can help them all.

Correction

When we sent out an email promoting the May 24 issue of the Chester County Press, the amount of the Oxford Area School District’s budget was inaccurately stated as $86.5 million. The correct figure was $68.5 million. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

Raffle in Oxford raises funds for Relay for Life

Carey Bresler, the director of the Oxford Library, drew the winning name for a raffle that was organized to benefit the Relay for Life.

On May 26, Bresler pulled the name of Ken Cabell, a resident of New Castle County, Delaware. He won

approximately $196 as part of the raffle fundraiser that was carried out by the Movers & Shakers, a team that will be participating in this year’s Relay for Life.

Bresler is pictured with Louise Gambill, Mary Farkas, and Marsha

Spencer, members of the Movers & Shakers team.

The Relay for Life of Southern Chester County at Oxford will take place at the school track at 301 S. 5th Street in Oxford starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 16.

Contributions raised dur-

ing Relay for Life events is used to fund groundbreaking cancer research, provide essential patient care services to those battling cancer, and to move forward education and prevention initiatives, and much more.

Oxford Borough should not build a parking garage

Letter to the Editor:

Oxford Borough should not build a parking garage.

Here's Why:

Cost

The estimated cost of $5.7 million dollars for the parking structure is a fallacy and not in line with 2016 Means Construction Cost Estimates for aboveground parking structures. The Means average cost per space is $24,000 dollars. Apply this cost per space to the 377 proposed spaces, and the estimated cost would be $9.1 million dollars. Soft costs for project planning, design, permits and financing average 30 percent to 40 percent to the project cost bringing the total cost estimate to $12.2 million dollars. (See below quote on aboveground parking structure costs)

The latest revised cost of $7.2 million to include the transportation center and municipal building would bring the total estimated cost to $13.95 million, not $7.2 million as suggested by the Chester Country Press article dated April 5, 2017. In order achieve a return on investment of 8.5 percent as an industry standard, each parking space would need to be fully rented for $307 dollars per month for almost 10 years—a highly unlikely scenario in downtown

Oxford.

Quote: “The capital and operating costs of a garage are highly dependent on the design of the facility and its site, and the anticipated revenue is highly dependent on the market. The cost of structured parking ranges from $15,000 to $30,000 per space, and the revenue derived from each space varies from $60 to $300 per month. Utilizing approximate “midpoints” of $24,000 for cost per space and $150 for monthly revenue—and even with RAD/RAB financing and PILOT payment structures, the value/cost gap is still not closed”

Operating expenses

Operating expenses for cleaning, utilities, security, access control, fee collection, insurance, labor and administration based upon previous data across various regions can average $644.50 per space. Apply this cost per space to the 377 proposed spaces, and the estimated annual operating expense would be $242,976 per year. Without a 24/7 full tenancy of the 377 proposed space allotment – the project will never pay for itself on an annual basis. This does not include the estimated operating expense for the transportation hub or the municipal building.

Corporate sponsor?

Based upon an analysis of the downtown area, the following criteria are not conducive to having a large corporate sponsor relocate to downtown Oxford: the lack of available acreage in the immediate area, the lack of supporting infrastructure, proximity of railroad traversing through the downtown area, and the proximity of Alger fuel depot. The usual request for tax and utility abatements to induce a corporate client to relocate are not available as we are already over-taxed. In other words, “if you build it they will come” will never apply to this project.

Use of existing metered spots to support new garage Oxford officials indicated that the revenue from the existing metered spaces (currently being used as a source of income to the borough) would be applied to the garage to defer the costs of its construction.

In other words, redistribute a revenue stream to a failed project. There are 130 metered spots in the downtown area. On April 5 at 10 a.m. in the morning, only 20 metered spots had vehicles in them and of the 20 occupied spots, 10 had expired meters. Obviously

the revenue from the existing spots is so minuscule it is irrelevant to supporting this project. It has also been suggested that the metered costs be raised to a dollar an hour to park – at that rate no one will park in Oxford.

Davis Bacon Act By accepting federal and state grant money the Davis Bacon Act applies toward the project’s construction. This adds tremendous additional costs to the project by onerous reporting requirements and paying of the prevailing union wages to construction labor.

Scope creep – parking garage + transportation center + municipal building

It would appear that the original proposed project has continued to expand in the quest for free money from the federal government and Oxford Borough taxpayers– all federal, state and municipal township tax dollars are not free and are contributed by all taxpayers, yet those in government treat those dollars as if they are a never-ending revenue stream. No public works project has ever been completed under budget.

John J. Cioban Oxford

Barrar’s bill to reimburse ambulance companies advances to the Senate

Legislation drafted by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would require ambulance companies to be reimbursed for providing medical treatment, even if the patient is not transported to a hospital, was unanimously approved by the House.

“Our ambulance companies provide a critical service to our citizens in their time of need every day. Advancements in emergen-

cy medical services today provide our emergency medical responders with the ability to treat and stabilize patients to the point where a trip to the hospital in an ambulance isn’t necessary,” Barrar. “My bill addresses the unfair practice of not reimbursing our ambulance companies when they respond to a 911 call and render emergency care.” Under current practice, EMS agencies can only be

reimbursed by insurance companies if they transport the patient, even though time is spent, supplies are used and services are provided regardless of whether a transport takes place. This is a significant contributor to the financial challenges facing ambulance companies, especially when many are facing the grim reality of pending closures.

House Bill 1013 would require reimbursement

when transport to a facility does not take place as long as the following conditions are met: The Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) unit must be dispatched by a county 911 center, and the EMS provider must have rendered emergency services even though the transport was declined.

The bill now advances to the state Senate for consideration.

Crushing it: Sports programs rise in Kennett Square

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

At first glance, it seemed to be a very unlikely pairing, but if you looked closely, one could almost see the seeds being planted for what could change the course of how girls’ field hockey is coached and played in southern Chester County for generations to come.

On the damp, late afternoon of May 22 at Legacy Field in Kennett Square, Rolf van de Kerkof, the head coach of the University of Delaware’s 2016 Division I national champion field hockey team gave tutorials on the sport to nearly 30 young attackers, middies and defenders from kindergarten through the fourth grade.

Protected by mouth guards, shin guards, and face masks, they were put through their paces in order to sharpen their passing and receiving skills. On the sidelines, a growing group of older girls from the 5th to the 11th grade waited patiently for the second leg of the clinic.

It was part of a three-day, on-field tutorial sponsored by the Kennett Crush field hockey team, a newlyformed wing of the Kennett Crush sports program, which formed last year to provide young athletes with a chance to compete on higher levels and participate

in travel tournaments.

About a year ago, program founder Dawn Carter and her colleague Sean Simmons were coaching youth basketball on both local YMCA and recreational leagues, when they recognized a need to create a platform for young athletes whose talent level needed more on-court competition. They subsequently chose ten players from these leagues, asked them to come up with a name for their new program, and the Kennett Crush basketball team was formed last September. The 12-member squad, made up of fourth- and fifth-graders, played in tournaments in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware through May, when the team finished in first place in their last tournament of the season.

“We built a mission statement, began to put the pieces together and received initial donations,” said Carter, an employee of Concsentra Health Care, who gave her $2,000 in start-up cost to pay for uniforms and help defray initial travel costs. “Now, the number of players we have has increased to more than 20, which has enabled us to form a second youth basketball team.”

Nadiene RinglerFriedrich and Chrissy Schwarz began the Blue

Demons recreational field hockey program with Susan Gaughan three years ago, which has grown during that time to now include 150 participants. Forming a partnership with Carter earlier this year with the idea of creating a field hockey team under the Kennett Crush umbrella, the Kennett Crush field hockey team took to the field for their first practice in April.

“Because of the success of this recreational program, the desire for higher level of play was created,” said Ringler-Friedrich, whose 11-year-old daughter Izzy plays on the team. “If we had not established the rec program first, I don’t believe the opportunity for travel would have been relevant.

“We’re opening doors for young field hockey players to develop their skills before they reach middle school and high school competition, to give them the same opportunities that many of the other school districts already provide. Chrissy and I are trying to level the playing field and build for the future.”

Even in its infancy, the Crush has already experienced success.

During the Weekend of May 20, it defeated four travel teams en route to winning the Philly Turf Cup in Aston, Pa. in the tournament’s 12-and-under division.

As Coach van de Kerkof continued to direct dozens of young field hockey – and as 75 slightly older players waited to take their place –Ringler-Friedrich motioned to the clinic.

“Will we be able to offer that higher level of play for all 105 young girls here today?” she asked.

“Probably not immediately, but are we going to start

small and grow big? That’s our hope. The parents are committed. We as coaches are committed. We need everyone to work in moving forward in order for this program to succeed.”

Following the clinic, the Kennett Crush will hold tryouts in the summer for both field hockey and basketball, and plans to participate in three tournaments this fall.

“The youth is where it’s at,” said Schwarz, whose 8-year-old daughter Margo is the youngest member of the Crush. “You have to get them young, get them

interested, get them trained in the fundamentals, and then you get to hand them to the middle school and then the high schools. If we develop proper feeder program for these schools, then the future of field hockey here will be golden. This is just a small piece of the puzzle that’s been missing in the area for awhile.

“It’s all about growing the game in this community, and the pennies are right off the press.”

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

The arts are growing in downtown Oxford

By John Chambless Staff Writer

The arts are thriving in downtown Oxford with the recent opening of the Art Annex.

The Oxford Arts Alliance began offering paint-yourown pottery workshops in March 2016 in the back room of the exhibition/ office space at 38 S. Third St., but the popularity of the classes led to a search for a bigger space.

When artist Susan Melrath told the Arts Alliance she was planning to move out of her storefront studio on Third Street, the large, open space, which was across the street from the Arts Alliance, was an obvious choice.

“The Paint Your Own Pottery has been so successful in the back room, and we were outgrowing the space,” said Christine Grove, who now serves as the vice-president of the board for the Arts Alliance. “Even on a regular Saturday, it was really cramped. We would overflow into the gallery sometimes.

“Susan let us know

she was moving to her new home studio, so we looked at the Annex space and crunched the numbers and it looked like a real opportunity for us,” Grove said.

The Annex is open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starting June 15, it will be open three days a week – Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during the summer.

In addition to the pottery making, “we’ll also do some of our other art classes in here,” Grove said. “Our summer camps will continue to be held in the other Arts Alliance space. I just love that there’s great visibility from the street here, and people can see what we’re doing now.”

The Annex is also “a great space to do private parties, mom’s night out, or Scout groups,” Grove said.

“It seems happy in here,” she added, smiling. “On the First Friday in May, when the Annex opened, there were a couple of people who had been over at the other location a couple of times to paint, and they were so excited that this is here now. And Susan

Melrath came back, too. She’s happy it will continue to be a creative space.

“Paint-your-own pottery is open, and you don’t have to sign up for a class,” Grove said. “You can just come in, bring the kids, and do it. The classes we offer require a registration, and it’s a little more formal. This is just fun. It’s so happy in here.”

Once painted, the pottery is fired at the Octoraro Art Association’s kiln and brought back to the Annex for customers to pick up their creations.

There is an exhibition space in the front of the building, near the street, which will host a revolving schedule of works by local artists. Reenie Chase will be featured next.

The Art Annex (19 S. Third St., Oxford) is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starting June 15, it will be open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.oxfordart.org.

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

June 2 and 3

‘Wizard of Oz’ on stage

The Carousel Performing Arts Center presents “The Wizard of Oz” on June 2 at 7 p.m. and June 3 at 3 p.m. at the Kennett High School Auditorium (100 E. South St., Kennett Square).

More than 40 local student performers, ages 5 to18, will take the stage. Carousel Performing Arts Center is a multi-discipline school offering instruction in dance, music and theater. Tickets at the door are $10 for students and seniors, and $15 for adults.

June 3

House and History Tour

The Southern Lancaster County Historical Society will hold its eighth annual House and History Tour on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring 12 locations in Colerain Township, as well as Upper Oxford Township, West Fallowfield and Highland townships. Highlights include the Union Presbyterian Church, Cooper’s Run Farm, Homeville Friends Meeting, Maple Hall Overlook, Broadwater Farm, Stone Spring Suri Farm, Mercer’s Mill Covered Bridge and more. Advance tickets are $17 and are available at Erma’s Flowers (12 E. State St., Quarryville, 717-7862512), Stoltzfus Farm Service (1043 Gap Newport Pike, Cochranville, 610-593-2407), and the Southern Lancaster County Historical Society’s Archives Building (www. southernlancasterhistory. org). Tickets will be sold on the day of the tour for $20 at the Union Presbyterian Church (5637 Street Rd.,

Kirkwood, Pa.) beginning at 9:30 a.m.

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.

June 9

Line dancing class

The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) invites the community to attend a line dancing class on June 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Instructor Shirley Mackey will teach an assortment of popular line dances. This class is free and open to beginners and experienced dancers. For reservations, call 610-932-5244 or email oxsrctr@zoominternet.net.

June 11

Record Collectors show the Keystone Record

Collectors Music Expo will be held at the Continental Inn (2285 Lincoln Highway east, Route 30, next to Dutch Wonderland) on June 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dealers will be selling and buying records, CDs and music memorabilia from

June 24 Sin City Band

all eras. Free admission. Call 610-932-7852 or visit www.recordcollectors.org.

June 14

Spaghetti dinner

The Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St., Oxford) will hold its spring take-out spaghetti dinner on June 14. The menu will include spaghetti with meatballs, tossed salad with dressing, dinner roll and homemade dessert.

Dinners can be picked up between 3 and 6 p.m. for $7. Call 610-932-5244 to reserve dinners.

The Friends Folk Club will host an unplugged performance by The Sin City Band on June 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Oxford Friends Meeting (260 S. 3rd St., Oxford). The Sin City Band has been playing Americana, roots and folk music throughout the Delaware Valley since 1974. Tickets are $15 (children 12 and younger free). Call 610-869-8076. 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.

Wings for Success hosts Kennett area fundraiser

On June 1, Wings for Success will host its first fundraiser in the Kennett Square area. “Wine with Wings” will offer fine wines and food pairings, and a silent auction to benefit the agency and its mission to help women in need pursue employment and economic security through apparel, advice and advocacy.

With sites in Frazer and Kennett Square, Wings serves clients in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. The Kennett Square office was opened in 2015 to make it easier for clients in southern Chester County and areas in Delaware to access services.

“For many clients in this area, trying to get to our Frazer location was a real hardship. We are so pleased to have a local site that allows us to reach so many more women in this area,” said Ingrid Lis, program manager for the Kennett Square office.

Mary Pat Knauss of Kennett Square, a committee member for the wine tasting event and former board president, is hoping that “Wine with Wings” will acquaint more residents in the community with the Wings mission and operations, and encourage their support.

“With only three

employees, Wings depends on volunteer support to help with everything from consulting with clients on wardrobe, to planning fundraising events, general management and committee work, to dayto-day operations. We are very proud that a team of over 120 volunteers donate over 9,000 hours of their time each year to maintain and manage Wings for Success. We couldn’t function without volunteer involvement, so we are always ready to welcome new volunteers and of course, financial donations that will support our operations.”

Wine with Wings, being held at Kennett Square Golf and Country Club from 6 to 8 p.m., offers the community an opportunity to learn more about Wings and hear first-hand from clients who have benefitted from the agency’s services. The evening will offer wines provided by Patone Cellars, a Landenberg area winery opened in 2006, foods paired to complement each wine, and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 and available at www. wingsforsuccess.org. For more information about Wings for Success and the fundraiser, visit www.wingsforsuccess.org.

KENNETH A. HURLEY

Kenneth Alan Hurley passed away peacefully on May 12.

Born in 1960 in Wilmington, Del., Ken was the son of Kenneth Lee Hurley and the late Essie Hurley. He was preceded in death by Kenny Jr. (son) and Donna Waldrup (sister). Ken is survived by four loving children, Toni Cuffari, Lee Hurley, Kelly Hurley and Jessie Hurley; seven grandchildren; one sister, Yvette Gwinn; one brother, Kevin Hurley; and a niece who was more like a daughter, Nicole Hurley.

Ken loved life, he was an avid musician, a jack of all trades and loved spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his “kitchen table conversations,” words of wisdom and the many songs he loved to sing. Ken will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

A celebration of life will be held June 4 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Union Fire Hall (315 Market St., Oxford), followed by a family-only lunch from noon to 2 p.m.

ROBERT J. MAXFIELD

Robert James Maxfield, 67, of Oxford, son of Ralston and Hazel Maxfield, passed away on March 17 at Seasons Hospice in Newark, Del. Robert, a Vietnam veteran, loved music, reading, the outdoors and watching westerns. He was always there to give a helping hand to friends, neighbors and family. A hardworking man with a simple values, Robert always had a smile on his face and a ready laugh. The world is much poorer for his loss. He is survived by his daughter, Casee Maxfield; as well as by his sisters, Patricia Davis and Susan Maxfield; and brother, Henry Maxfield.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 9:30 a.m. June 3 at Union Hill Cemetery (424 N. Union St., Kennett Square). Visit www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

May 31

Interfaith community event

On May 31 at 7 p.m. at Kesher Israel Congregation (1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester), there will be a community conversation about intermarriage, identity, family and Jewish community, facilitated by InterfaithFamily Philadelphia. Desserts will be served throughout the evening. For information, email shalom@kesherisrael.org or call 610-6967210. The event is free and reservations are not required, but welcome.

June 3

Pancake breakfast

On June 3, West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) will host a pancake breakfast from 8 t0 10 a.m. Tickets are $6 in advance and include all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, bacon, fruit, juice, coffee, and tea. Tickets can be purchased by calling 610-869-9334.

June 23

‘The Shack’ screening West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) will show the feature film “The Shack” on June 23 at 6:30 p.m. Based on a book by the same name, the movie is about a grieving father who receives a mysterious message from God to meet him at the source of his grief, the shack. Free admission. Everyone is invited. Visit www. westgroveumc.org for more information.

Summer music series

Landenberg United Methodist Church (205 Penn Green Rd., Landenberg) presents its summer music program during Sunday services. Call 610-274-8384. June

4: Barbara Hoffman; June 11: Earline Perry; June 18: Fishcastle, guitar and vocals; June 25: Steve Poorman; July 2: Tom Volk; July 9: Frank Joyce, cantor; July 16: Morgan Hollow Trio,

ARLENE JOYCE SKELTON

Arlene Joyce Skelton, 75, of Kennett Square, passed away on May 19 at Jennersville Regional Hospital. She was the wife of Herbert P. Skelton, who passed away in 1983. She was born in 1941 in Wilmington, Del., and attended Kennett High School. She was the daughter of the late Basil Ellsworth and Evelyn Mae Davis Taylor. She retired from the Chester County Hospital in 2005. Previously, she had worked Chester-Tricot Knitting Mills and at Hugo’s Inn. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved Elvis, her dog Dadie Mae, reading and NASCAR.

Arlene is survived by two sons, Johnny W. Tucker, Jr. and his wife Linda of New London, and William E. Tucker and his wife Jody of York; one daughter, Lisa Taylor and her husband Jeffrey of Landenberg; three brothers, Michael Ellsworth and his wife Carol of Menifee, Calif., Richard Taylor and his wife Okie of West Grove, and Barry Taylor and his wife Cynthia of Hickory, N.C.; two sisters, Linda Whisler of Avondale, and Gale Richardson and her husband Ray of Chandler, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A service was held May 24. Her funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Burial was in Longwood Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the PA Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.grieoccares.com.

ROBERT J. RHILE

flute, piano and vocals; July 23: Belles and Roses Handbell Choir/ Lavenia Civitelli; July 30: Paul Boris, piano; Aug 6: Bob Hart; Aug 13: Steve Poorman; Aug 20: Morgan Hollow Trio; Aug. 27: Rise Up Band. 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.

Robert J. Rhile, 75, passed away on May 19 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital.

He was the husband of Sally Tracy Rhile. Born in Darby, Pa., he was the son of the late Howard and Julia Robinson Rhile. Bob worked in banking for more than 45 years. He held several positions at PSFS and retired in 2005 from his role as senior vice president at Citizens Bank. He enjoyed adventure, wine, race cars, and music. An avid worldwide traveler, he loved baseball, boating and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Michael R. Rhile and his wife Susan of Glen Mills; five daughters, Maureen Bayliss and her husband Stephen of Royersford, Gretchen Harris and her husband Phillip of Lewisville, Ind., Julie Rhile and her husband Scott Sidlow of Parkside, Pa., Jill Seden and her husband Al of Holmdel, N.J., and Tracy DiNapoli and her husband Joseph of Oxford; one brother, Howard Rhile of Fairfax, Va.; one sister, Judy Tomarelli of Pottstown; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Bob was actively involved in volunteering and was past president of Habitat for Humanity in Wilmington, Del.

A service was held May 27. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, 1920 Hutton Street, Wilmington, DE 19802. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

ZOFIA LICHOTA

Zofia Lichota, 102, of Oxford, formerly of Whiting, N.J., passed away on May 15 at home.

She was the wife of the late Edward Lichota. Zofia was born in Poland. She was a member and choir member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Whiting, N.J. Zofia enjoyed gardening and was an animal lover.

She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Lichota of Oxford. A graveside service was held May 22 at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery in Doylestown. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

CHARLES JOSEPH HUTH, JR.

Charles “CJ” Joseph Huth, Jr., 35, of West Grove, passed away on May 15 in New Cumberland, Pa.

Born in Chester, Pa., he was the son of Charles J. Huth, Sr, of Newark, Del., and Penny Hipple Huth of West Grove. CJ was a carpenter, working for Zvorsky Construction in New Cumberland. He was an avid fisherman, he enjoyed outdoor activities, four-wheeling, carpentry, bowling, music, playing the guitar, going to Phillies and Eagles games, and being with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Jackie Huth and her significant other, Matthew O’Brien of West Grove; his maternal grandfather, Joseph Rubino of Aston, Pa.; one niece, Aleaya Rivera; and one nephew, Leo Rivera.

A memorial service was held May 23. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in CJ’s memory may be made to the Daystar Center for Spiritual Recovery, 125 North 18th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

LEONARD J. MINNICK

Leonard J. Minnick, 86, of West Grove, passed away May 14 at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove.

He was the husband of Suzanne G. Freeman Minnick, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Chester, Pa., he was the son of the late Daniel A. and Olive Heinauer Minnick. Leonard was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Chester Masonic Lodge No. 236 F. & A.M. and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union No. 654, Boothwyn.

He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Susan (Paul) Surplus of Ridley Park and Patti (Gabriel) Vattilana of Cochranville; six grandchildren, Nicholas, (Rachael), Victoria, Ian, Tamara, Michael and Nicole; and three greatgrandchildren, Noah, Marlo and Ezra. He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Minnick; and sister, Barbara Edwards.

A memorial service was held May 23. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

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in the Classroom program is an interdisciplinary initiative for students in grades 3-12. Each teacher who incorporates the program into their classroom instruction can tailor it to meet the needs for their students, so each program is unique. The Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom program includes applications in environment and ecology, science, mathematics, social studies, language and fine arts, and more.

The fish eggs were shipped to the Nottingham School in October. Schaffer’s classroom started with approximately 200 fish eggs. A few weeks before the eggs even arrived, Schaffer and the students got the aquarium set up in the classroom. The first thing that they needed to do was make sure that the equipment, including the filter and chiller, were working properly. The water temperature for the aquarium was set at 52.1 degrees, and it was carefully controlled to be within one degree of the temperature of the creek so that the fish would be hatched and raised in an environment that is similar to the one that they would eventually be placed into when they were released.

Once the fish were hatched, students had the opportunity to help care for them in a variety of different ways.

Lauren Meiler, a student in the class, said that they helped teach the newly hatched fish how to get their food. As the fish became more active and started to grow, the students were careful to

make sure that the aquarium was a clean and safe environment for them. They regularly tested things like the nitrate levels.

“The students fed the fish and maintained the tank,” Schaffer said. “The fish are fed three times a week.”

As the school year progressed, Schaffer incorporated lessons about science, ecology and the environment, using what the students were learning as they by raised the fish.

Landen Rozich, one of the students in the classroom, said that it was a lot of work, but worth it.

Rozich said that the class did an experiment where they placed five fish in a separate tank and changed one variable—the temperature of the water was warmer than the water in the aquarium. As a result of this one variable change, the students found that the five fish did not grow to be as large as the fish in the larger aquarium.

One student, Dakota Summers, said that they had to keep the lid on the aquarium the whole time to prevent the fish from leaping out.

The students frequently collaborated when they were working with the fish, which

was an added benefit of the program.

“It brought us together as a class,” said student Logan Spano.

The students were unequivocally enthusiastic about the experience. The classroom had numerous visitors, including State Rep. John Lawrence, in the weeks before the fish were released back into the Little Elk Creek.

Several of the students said that they enjoyed caring for the fish and watching them grow. They were eager to finish the project by releasing the fish into the water, but they were also going to miss taking care of them.

Overall, the survival rate for the fish was around 50 percent, which was higher than the students had expected. On the day the fish were released into the creek, there were 94 fish.

As a teacher, Schaffer said that he would welcome the opportunity to take part in the Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom project again.

“I think we all learned as we went along,” Schaffer said. “I’d like to see more of this in the classroom.”

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

The Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom program is made possible through a unique partnership between Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. This partnership provides curriculum resources, workshops for teachers and program partners, technical support, brook trout eggs and food, and grants.

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TRATION 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: Nancy Altman, Executrix, 227 Cullen Rd, Oxford, PA 19363 , Or to her Attorney: Ira D. Binder, 227 Cullen Rd, Oxford, PA 19363 5p-24-3t

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Notice of an Intent to Remediate to an Environmental Standard. (Sections 302(e)(1)(ii), 303(h)(1)(ii), 304(n)(1)(i), and 305(c)(1)) Pursuant to the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the act of May 19, 1995, P.L. 4, No. 1995-2., notice is hereby given that Quad/Graphics, Inc. has submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection a Notice of Intent to Remediate a site located at 4581 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, West Sadsbury Township, Chester County. This Notice of Intent to Remediate states that the site was formerly used as a printing facility. The site has been found to be contaminated with toluene, benzene, trichloroethylene, arsenic, chromium, and lead which is suspected to have contaminated groundwater on the site. Quad/Graphics Inc. has indicated that the proposed remediation measures will be use restrictions. The proposed future use of the property will be non-residential use.

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ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Robert F. Mullen, Deceased, late of Newlin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania . Letters Testamentary on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are required to make payment, and those having claims to present the same, without delay to Executor: Robert T. Mullen, 3029 Maple Shade Lane, Wilmington, DE 19810 Or Attorney: Denise D. Nordheimer, Esq., 2001

Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, June 15th, 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, July 17th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-6-366 Writ of Execution No. 2016-11915 DEBT $285,048.12

ALL THAT CERTAIN messuage and tract of land, situated in the Village of Toughkenamon, New Garden Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, being bounded and described according to a survey made by T.G. Colesworthy, June 1931, as follows, to wit: TAX I.D. #: ID # 60-01Q-0024

PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee for CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 VS DEFENDANT: BERTHA RODRIGUEZ

SALE ADDRESS: 1170 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania 19374

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

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 5p-24-3t 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, June 15th, 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, July 17th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-6-367 Writ of Execution No. 2014-07467 DEBT $436,268.23

ALL THAT CERTAIN, message, lot or piece of land situate on, in the Township of London Grove, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as follows, to wit:

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in the Township of London Grove, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described on a Plan of Lots for Inniscrone, Phases III-VI and recorded in Chester County as Plan No. 18662, as follows to wit:

BEING Lot # 31, Phase V, as shown on said Plan.

BEING UPI Number 59-8-665

PARCEL No.: 59-008-0665-0000

BEING known as: 936 Aringa Way, Avondale, PA 19311

BEING the same property conveyed to Christina M. Wanner, unmarried woman, who acquired title by virtue of a Deed from NVR, Inc., a Virginia Corporation trading as NV Homes, dated March 28, 2012, recorded March 29, 2012, at Deed Book 8390, Page 1803, Chester County, Pennsylvania Records.

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: CHRISTINA M. WANNER

SALE ADDRESS: 936 Aringa Way, Avondale, PA 19311

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI, LLC, 614-220-5611

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 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

Chester County Press Legals

81.13 feet to a point in line of Lot No. 102 as shown on said Plan; thence extending along Lot No. 102

Plan.

BEING Tax ID/Parcel No. 36-04-0037 UPI 36-4-37

BEING part of the same premises which Nell K. Lawson by her AIF W. Jeffrey Whittle by Deed dated 7/15/1998 and recorded 7/22/1998 in Chester County in Record Book 4387 Page 1055 conveyed unto Deborah L. King, in fee.

PLAINTIFF: Santander Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: DEBORAH L. KING

SALE ADDRESS: 5117 Church Road (West Sadsbury Township), Atglen, PA 19310

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PRESSMAN & DOYLE, 610-532-4222

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 5p-24-3t 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, June 15th, 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, July 17th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-6-373 Writ of Execution No. 2016-12023 DEBT $173,308.67

PROPERTY situate in the Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania

BLR# 37-3-23.2

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Freedom Mortgage Corporation

VS DEFENDANT: PATRICK C. SPINELLI a/k/a PATRICK SPINELLI and JOSEPH PATRICK SPINELLI a/k/a JOSEPH P. SPINELLI and SHARON SPINELLI

SALE ADDRESS: 610 North Culvert Street, Parkesburg, PA 19365-1182

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 5p-24-3t 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, June 15th, 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, July 17th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-6-375 Writ of Execution No. 2015-06123 DEBT $223,462.42

ALL THAT CERTAIN, message, lot or piece of land situate on, in the Township of Pennsbury, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, to wit:

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in Pennsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, described according to a Plan of “Section Two”, Fairville Hills, made by Van Demark & Lynch, Inc. Civil Engineers and Surveyors, dated June 26, 1957 and recorded in the Office for the recording of Deeds in Chester County in Plan Book 7 Page 14, as following, to wit:

BEGINNING at a point on the center line of the Wilmington-Kennett Turnpike (80 feet wide) as its intersection with the center line of a

50 feet

25 degrees 36 minutes 08 seconds west crossing the northwesterly side of said 50 feet wide right of way 375 feet to a point; thence extending north 52 degrees 00 minutes 10 seconds east crossing the southwesterly side of said Wilmington-Kennett Turnpike, 188.39 feet to a point on the center line of said Wilmington-Kennett Turnpike; thence extending along the same south 37 degrees 59 minutes 50 seconds east 375 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING designated as Lot No. 101 on said Plan.

BEING UPI Number 64-005-0049.0200

PARCEL No.: 64-005-0049.0200

BEING known as:. 101 Wedgewood Drive, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

BEING the same property conveyed to Earl D. Shaffer, III and Jennifer M. Shaffer, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety who acquired title by virtue of a Deed from Virginia P. Taylor by her attorney in fact John E. Taylor duly appointed by letter of attorney dated 9/14/2000, dated November 29, 2000, recorded December 5, 2000, at Deed Book 4861, Page 621, Chester County, Pennsylvania Records.

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: EARL D. SHAFFER, III & JENNIFER M. SHAFFER

SALE ADDRESS: 101 Wedgewood Drive, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MANLEY

DEAS KOCHALSKI, LLC, 614-220-5611

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 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 5p-24-3t

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, June 15th, 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, July 17th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-6-379 Writ of Execution No. 2015-06736 DEBT $330,840.36

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in the Township of London Grove, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being Lot No. 11 on said Plan, bounded and described according to a Record Plan of Lamborn Hunt prepared by Vandermark & Lynch, Inc., dated 6-30-2003, last revised 10-15-2003 and recorded in Plan Book 16896, Page 1 as follows to-wit:

BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly side of Martha’s Way (50 feet wide), a corner of Lot No. 10 on said Plan; thence extending from said beginning point and along Martha’s Way the three following courses and distances, viz: 1) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 475.00 feet the arc distance of 113.19 feet (and chord bearing of north 76 degrees 32 minutes 6 seconds east 112.92 feet) to a point of compound curve, thence 2.) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 25.00 feet the arc distance of 35.28 feet (and a chord bearing of south 56 degrees 12 minutes 34 seconds east, 32.43 feet) to a point of tangent, thence 3.) south 15 degrees 46 minutes 49 seconds east 73.14 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 12 on said Plan; thence leaving Martha’s Way and extending along Lot 12 south 74 degrees 13 minutes 11 seconds west 124.66 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 10 aforesaid; thence extending along Lot 10 north 20 degrees 54 minutes 50 seconds west 102.79 feet to a point on the southeasterly side of Martha’s Way, the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

TAX Parcel ID: 59-08-0449

BEING the same premises which Ronald E. Wittman, Jr. and Christine A. Wittman, husband and wife, by Deed dated 3/11/05 and recorded 3/12/05 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester, in Deed Book 9070, Page 809, and Instrument #11395483, granted and conveyed unto Christine A. Wittman, in fee.

PLAINTIFF: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC VS DEFENDANT: RONALD E. WITTMAN, JR. and CHRISTINE A. WITTMAN

SALE ADDRESS: 109 Martha’s Way, West Grove, PA 19390

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

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 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 5p-24-3t 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, June 15th, 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, July 17th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-6-382

Writ of Execution No. 2012-10598 DEBT $123,880.96

PROPERTY situate in the Parkesburg Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania

BLR# 8-5-83

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Federal National Mortgage Association VS DEFENDANT: STANLEY R. PITNER and GIZELLA H. PITNER

SALE ADDRESS: 524 West 1st Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365-1206

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 5p-24-3t

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, June 15th, 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, July 17th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-6-390 Writ of Execution No. 2012-13358 DEBT $181,057.20

PROPERTY situate in the West Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 68-6-11.2

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: MTGLQ Investors, L.P. VS DEFENDANT: MARGARET B. BALL and GUY G. BALL, SR.

SALE ADDRESS: 40 Park Road, Nottingham, PA 19362-9104

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 5p-24-3t 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, June 15th, 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, July 17th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-6-406 Writ of Execution No. 2016-11614 DEBT $362,610,95

PREMISES “A” ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land in London Britain Township, Chester County, PA, bounded and described according

DEFENDANT: LISA

SUBJECT

use and maintenance of 25 feet wide driveway easement by the owners of Lots 1, 2 and C. PREMISES “B” ALL THAT CERTAIN Lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Township of London Britain, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Record Final Plan of Properties owned by Dominick J. Baffone, III, Jean M. Baffone, H & W, Marc A. Baffone and Kathleen W. Baffone, H & W, and Eugene F. Oates and Frances H. Oates, H & W, made by Crossan-Raimato, Inc., West Grove, Pennsylvania, dated 03/17/1999 and last revised 09/24/1999 and recorded as Plan File No. 15152, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the title line in the bed of Mercer Mill Road (T-317) at a common corner of Lots B and C as shown on said Plan; thence from said beginning point and extending through the bed of said road north 41 degrees, 18 minutes, 42 seconds east, 88.04 feet to a point, a corner of lands now or late of Mark E. Schroeder, et ux; thence extending along lands of the same south 89 degrees, 08 minutes, 24 seconds east, 931.35 feet to a point, a corner of Lot B; aforesaid; thence extending along the same the two following courses and distances: (1) south 64 degrees, 28 minutes, 00 seconds west, 698.08 feet to a point; (2) north 55 degrees, 19 minutes, 00 seconds west, crossing over a certain proposed 25 feet wide driveway easement 437.14 feet to a point, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

TITLE to said premises is vested in Lisa DeBarardinis and David W. Owens by Deed from Eugene F. Oates and Frances H. Oats dated 7/2/2003 and recorded 7/9/2003 in the County of Chester and Record Book 5775 Page 1181.

BEING UPI No. 73-3-10

TOTAL assessment: $194,370.00

PLAINTIFF: Malvern Federal Savings Bank VS