Chester County Press 06-28-17 Edition

Conservancy group dedicates three-acre Lee Woods adjacent to 82-acre Stateline Woods Preserve

Chester County family honors son with gift of land

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

In 1973, when Raymond John Lee was a youngster, his parents Kung Hsing [Peter] and Susan purchased a three-acre parcel of woodlands on Nine Gates Road in Chadds Ford.

For the Lees, the little piece of wilderness was just large enough for the family to disappear into.

The Lees embarked on overnight camps there, explored its pathways, and on one occasion, Raymond’s younger brother Rob carved “R.L. + Family” into a beech tree at the edge of the property. Raymond later received his undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University, and then his medical

degree at Case Western Reserve in Ohio, where he was accepted into the neurosurgery program. At the same time, he was also diagnosed with cancer.

During his recuperation, Dr. Lee returned home to Delaware, but despite his illness, he was not ready to stop practicing medicine. In 1986, he was appointed as a resident at Christiana Hospital, and then later became the hospital’s chief resident, where he remained until he died on March 14, 1988, after struggling to overcome leukemia. The hospital has named its bone marrow transport unit after him.

Rob’s youngest son is named after his older brother.

“Ten years ago, as he

Patriotism takes flight

Avon Grove School District could be impacted by pending hospital sale

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Jennersville Regional Hospital is being sold by the for-profit Community Health System to the notfor-profit Reading Health System. While local officials are optimistic that the long-term health of the hospital will benefit as a result of the transaction, the sale could potentially impact the Avon Grove School District

financially.

Reading Health System could seek tax-exempt status for Jennersville Regional Hospital, and the four other hospitals it is planning to purchase from Community Health System—the Brandywine Hospital, Chestnut Hill Hospital, the Phoenixville Hospital, and the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center—and that could translate to lost revenues for school districts.

According to Daniel Carsley, the director of business administration and chief financial officer for the Avon Grove School District, there could be $500,000 or more in lost revenues for schools if Jennersville Regional Hospital, one of the largest taxpayers in the district, earned tax-exempt status.

Before Jennersville Regional Hospital was owned by Community

Health System, it had been operated as a tax-exempt facility. The purchase by a for-profit owner created significant new revenues for the school district.

Most of the details about the pending hospital transaction, which was announced on May 30, remain undisclosed at this point. Carsley pointed out that in the case of Jennersville Regional Hospital, it’s not even known whether Reading

Health System is purchasing just the hospital or the hospital and the land that the facility is situated on in Penn Township. Curtis Mason, the chairman of the township’s board of supervisors, said that he thinks the potential sale includes the hospital and all its holdings—including 25 acres of land in Penn Township—but he is not certain at this point.

Franklin Board of Supervisors will lead the way for changes at dangerous intersection

farm’s home and barn.

By John Chambless Staff Writer

At their monthly meeting on June 21, the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors heard concerns about an Amish farm on Appleton Road that is threatened by high-speed traffic passing between the

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Eric Jackson, the head coach of the Avon Grove High School lacrosse team, stood on the sidelines of the PIAA Class 3A championship game at West Chester East’s Zimmerman Stadium on June 10, watching his players battle Conestoga into double overtime.

Goals by Scooter Whiteside, Doug Jones and two goals by Brendan Harman had ignited the Red Devil scoring, while goalie Kevin Malone was turning in a spectacular performance, holding the Pioneers to one goal in the first half. With Avon Grove ahead 4-3 with just seconds remaining, Jackson began to taste what would become the school’s first lacrosse champion-

The property has been farmed for years, but the Amish family that is currently operating a dairy farm on the property is the focus of concern, particularly from neighbor and former supervisor Nan Latimer, who fears that the young family members, buggies and animals crossing the roadway will be struck by the heavy traffic on the road, which has become a commuter shortcut.

PennDOT owns both Appleton and the crossing Strickerville Road. Traffic on Strickerville Road has a stop sign in both directions, and warning signs that indi-

cate traffic does not stop on Appleton. Neighbors, however, have reported several close calls because drivers on Strickerville assume the intersection is a four-way stop.

The township has unsuccessfully tried to get the intersection turned into a four-way stop several times. Recently, PennDOT representatives responded that there aren’t enough reportable accidents to warrant a four-way stop, and State Police officers have reported that the sight distance is adequate on the road. During the supervisors meeting, seven township

If you need some extra cash to pay the school taxes coming soon to your door, you are in luck -- but not good luck. Enough stiffs in Harrisburg a few sessions ago passed a law allowing Pennsylvania school districts to employ regular citizens for odd jobs. The legislators, in their

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Continued from Page 1A began to reach the latter stages of his life, my father began to think about what was important to him,” said Rob, who attended the dedication ceremony with his family and his parents.

“Giving our property to the Conservancy had nothing at all to do with money. It had to do with preserving his legacy, in the name of my older brother,” Rob said. “He began to think about Raymond and how he could hold on to his memory, and that’s when the discussions [with TLC] began.”

On June 23, more than one dozen representatives from the TLC, Kennett Township, Neighbors for a Nature Preserve and Kennett Township Land Advisory Committee joined together to dedicate the Lee Woods, a three-acre parcel adjacent to 82-acre Stateline Woods Preserve in Kennett Square. The land was acquired by TLC, partly through funding from the township’s Open Space funding, and partly by donation from the Lee family.

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It will take six months or more to finalize the transaction, so it may be some time before more details about the sale emerge. Once the transaction is completed, the new owner would need to seek tax-exempt status.

Mason said that if there is a hearing regarding the tax-exempt status of the hospital, the township and the school district will likely have legal representation there, and they could

The property will be maintained by the Conservancy, and will provide trail access to the preserve from Nine Gates Road. In honor of the Lee

negotiate an arrangement between the hospital and the township and school district.

Carsley noted that Reading Health System has an agreement in place with the Wyomissing School District to provide health services to the district, and there could be the potential for a similar arrangement in Avon Grove.

Depending on how long it takes Reading Health System to complete its purchase of Jennersville Regional Hospital, Carsley

family legacy, TLC will host overnight camping programs on the property.

Stateline Woods Preserve and the Lee Woods are part of the larger Stateline Woods Conservation Corridor, a protected corridor encompassing over 400 acres of land with approximately 10 miles

said that it’s possible that the school district budget for 2018-2019 could be impacted. The district will finalize that budget in May or June of 2018.

Mason, the longtime township supervisor, said that the potential impact on the township’s revenues will be minimal because the township’s municipal millage rate is just 0.5300 mills.

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

of trails. TLC has been working on securing additional land and trail linkages since its acquisition of the 15-acre Marshall Mill House in 2000. Over the years, TLC has purchased two additional preserves, Stateline Woods and Marshall Bridge, to add to the Stateline Woods Conservation Corridor.

Also, during this same time frame the State of Delaware has opened Auburn Heights Preserve and the Auburn Valley Trail in adjacent to TLC lands in neighboring Yorklyn, De.

“This illustrates what happens when you bring communities together,” said TLC board member Peter Doehring, who hosted a pre-ribbon cutting reception for the Lees with his wife, Monique Girous, a past TLC board member. “A lot of people made choices. There was a choice from Kennett Township to step forward and express an interest in the purchase of the property. There was the choice of the Lee family to move ahead and make the property available, an there was the choice of the neighbors on Nine Gates to raise some supplemental funds.

“No one had to do any-

thing, but we all realized that this was the potential to set aside something that we will enjoy and our kids will enjoy and our grandkids would enjoy.”

“Ten years ago, we were out on that same porch for a presentation for the purchase of the Stateline Woods Preserve,” TLC executive director Gwen Lacy said during the reception. “What came out of that was a group called

Neighbors for a Nature Preserve. Fast forward ten years later and Neighbors For Nature Preserve have come together with the Lees, Kennett Township the Land Conservancy –a whole esprit de corps to help preserve the Lee Woods, as part of the Stateline Woods Preserve.”

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

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Continued from Page 1A online petition to collect signatures in support of the four-way stop; possibly perform a traffic study independent of PennDOT; and use social media to spread the word about the online petition.

residents spoke to the board about the hazards at the intersection. In response to the ongoing situation, board chairman John Auerbach announced that he has started a “Community Call to Action.” He plans to speak again to Rep. John Lawrence and Sen. Andy Dinniman; to set up an

Township manager Joan McVaugh reported that she contacted PennDOT to see if Lancaster County or more remote counties have different criteria for four-way

stops, and was informed that the rules are the same throughout the state. She also contacted municipalities in Lancaster County to see how they deal with traffic and the Amish community, and learned that officials post warning signs and horse-and-buggy signs, which are in place already on Appleton Road.

Latimer has purchased stop signs at her own expense,

and is awaiting word on when, or if, PennDOT will install them.

Once established, the link to the online petition will be available on the township’s Facebook page and website (www.franklintownship.us).

Regarding the same property, the Brandywine Conservancy has contacted the township on behalf of the Stoltzfus family, which owns the farm, about the

Technical College High School students graduate

A total of 855 seniors from across Chester County graduated from the Technical College High School (TCHS) this year. The students graduated from TCHS Brandywine Campus, TCHS Pickering Campus and TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus. Graduates received their high school diploma from their sending school but were honored for completing their program requirements in one of the

TCHS 28 program options which are centered around the arts, STEM and skilled trades.

A total of 384 students graduated from TCHS Brandywine Campus. The following students spoke at graduation: Caressa Gentile, Evelyn Dais, Rocio Gonzalez, Larry Barnett and Kathy Zavaleta. TCHS Brandywine Campus serves Bishop Shanahan High School, Coatesville

Area School District, Downingtown Area School District, Twin Valley School District and West Chester Area School District.

serves the Great Valley School District, Owen J. Roberts School District, Phoenixville Area School District and Tredyffrin/ Easttown School District.

township contributing financial support to the purchase of an agricultural conservation easement on the 108-acre farm. Selling the development rights will preserve the land for farming, in perpetuity.

The board is in favor of the proposal, and their informal agreement allows for the Stoltzfus application to receive a higher rating and better chance of being

selected out of the hundreds of applications that are submitted each year.

The county allows the township to make interest-free payments over a five-year period. The open space loan is subsidized by the General Fund until 2040.

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

A total of 180 students graduated from TCHS Pickering Campus. The following students spoke at graduation: Michael Daulerio (Valedictorian), Pablo Gonzalez (Salutatorian), Tyler DiAndrea and Andrea Jury. TCHS Pickering Campus

Benchmark employees raise money for women with breast cancer

Benchmark Federal Credit Union employees turned “pink” for a day to raise money for women with breast cancer. They wore pink to work and contributed funds to Unite for HER, which provides breast cancer support, services, groups and other resources for women in Chester County and the surrounding areas diagnosed with breast cancer. Benchmark’s senior loan officer, Suzanne Herr, organized the fundraiser and presented the donation check this month to Unite for HER, which is based in West Chester.

A total of 291 students graduated from TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus. The following students spoke at graduation: Cindy Guevara, Kelly LopezZamudio and Trevor Phaneuf. TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus serves the

Avon

Oxford United Methodist Church gets grant

Oxford United Methodist Church was recently awarded a grant of $3,989 from the Clyde P. and Katherine B. Alexander Memorial Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation to support the mission and ministries of the church. The announcement of the grant was made by Pedro A. Ramos, president and CEO of the foundation. Rev. Mark Terry, pastor of Oxford United Methodist Church, said the grant helps support the church’s missions and outreach programs in the community, including vacation Bible school, a free ice cream social, the fall Family Fun Night, and their work as a host church for Family Promise of Southern Chester County.

“We are thankful that the Alexanders chose to use their estate to benefit Oxford for years to come, and thankful for the part we get to play in that.,” Terry said. “Their gift helps support our outreach efforts here in the community, and missions around the world.”

Vacation Bible school will be held July 23 to 27 this summer. The church will also be hosting a free concert in Memorial Park in Oxford on Sunday, July 30. The church also offers Bible study, two handbell choirs, and adult and children choirs. For more information, call 610-932-9698 or visit www.oxford1851.org.

Big Elk development not extinct in Penn Township

By Nancy Johnson Correspondent

Two words brought about a moment of déjà vu at Penn Township’s June 7 Board of Supervisors meeting: Big Elk.

The original plans for a 55-plus community date back to 2008 with Big Elk, LLC. The group was before the board several times regarding their vision for the development. When that plan never came to fruition, potential buyers had the plan amended in 2016. That also fell through, and now a new developer is planning to resurrect the project, with a potential settlement in early September.

Big Elk is a 104.45-acre parcel on Baltimore Pike, adjacent to Jennersville Hospital.

The newest group hoping to develop it outlined their plans in an informal presentation to the supervisors. Council for Big Elk, Brian Nagle, emphasized four points that are important to his group in making the development a success: Developing a phasing plan, posting financial security by phase, working on eliminating one of the two accesses to Baltimore Pike, and a protection

period of 18 months to complete each of the three phases.

Don Sample went into a few more specifics about the development, noting, “The infrastructure stands alone for each phase. If for some reason you don’t go to Phase II, you still have complete infrastructure in place.”

The homes, to be constructed by Ryan Homes, will be a combination of twins priced in the mid- to high-$200,000 range, and singles starting at $400,000. The first phase would have a mix of twins and singles totaling 64 units. The second phase would also be a mix with 90 units, and the third phase would be 50 single-family homes. In addition to the 204 homes, a 4,500-square-foot clubhouse/community center will be built, and there will be an area for an emergency services building.

Chairman of the Board, Curtis Mason, suggested they submit the plan in writing. In other business, the supervisors repealed the “Flex Ordinance.” When written, the idea was to allow a warehouse to be divided for different uses.

But as chairman of the Planning Commission, Skip McGrew, explained, “The ordinance was flawed, as it didn’t limit the uses.”

Dennis Melton addressed the board on behalf of Star Roses. The longtime Penn Township business wants to expand some of their greenhouse structures, with the additional square footage totaling around 5,000 square feet.

“We want to do everything completely right, by the book; we just want to simplify it,” Melton told the supervisors. Since the project is small, he asked to bypass the land development process.

McGrew said the Planning Commission had reviewed the case and he said, “It would be my recommendation that you do not wave the land development process. You still have to go through the steps and inspections. It won’t change the time frame. There is no advantage to bypassing it. I would urge you not to do so.”

The board granted Star Roses the waiver from land development, but emphasized that they must comply with all stormwater management regulations.

Kemblesville United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

The Kemblesville United Methodist Church will be welcoming Tim Beardsley as the new pastor during the church services on Sunday, July 2. The church has a traditional service at 8:45 a.m. and a contemporary worship service starting at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. Beardsley is enthusiastically looking forward to serving the Kemblesville United Methodist Church after spending the last three years as the pastor of the

Parking rates increasing next week in Oxford Borough

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

Oxford Borough is about to raise the rates for parking at metered spaces from 25 cents for an hour to 25 cents for 15 minutes. The new rates are effective on July 1 for most of the metered spaces in the borough.

Oxford Borough Council approved the new rates by a vote of 4-1 at a meeting earlier this month. The new rates are part of a larger effort to revamp parking throughout the borough. The biggest part of this effort is a proposed parking garage that would add more than 300 spaces to Oxford’s commercial district. A parking committee is currently working on evaluating all the parking that’s available in the borough, with the goal of maximizing the spaces for both businesses and residents.

STOLEN

RING

A diamond engagement ring valued at $21,400 was reported stolen from a home on Gouge Road in West Grove sometime between Jan. 6 and March 6 of this year, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. An investigation is ongoing.

DISABLED VEHICLE

STOLEN

A 2003 Mercedes-Benz that was disabled and sitting on the shoulder of Route 1, north of Route 10, has been reported stolen, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. The car was taken between June 16 and 19.

Some concerns were raised about the increase in parking rates—that they could actually discourage shoppers from visiting the businesses in the commercial district, that they would impact the poor and the elderly the most, and that the increase is simply too large at one time. But borough officials said that the new rates are necessary—and more in line with what other boroughs of Oxford’s size charge for parking.

“One dollar an hour is really a minimal amount,” said Oxford Borough manager Brian Hoover.

During the discussions about parking that have taken place over several months, Hoover has stated several times that charging 25 cents an hour to park is essentially providing free parking. But that parking

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THREATS AT SCHOOL

Pennsylvania State Police Avondale reported that on June 21, a 55-yearold employee working at Patton Middle School made terroristic threats against other employees at the school. The investigation is ongoing.

ANTIQUE MALL

BREAK-IN

Someone broke into the Chadds Ford Antique Mall on Route 1 on June 5, but nothing was stolen, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Police investigated the break-in just after midnight and found that the rear door had been damaged. The investigation is ongoing.

isn’t really free because it always costs money to maintain those spaces. Hoover explained that right now the meters in the borough generate about $34,000 in revenues annually— but it actually costs the borough about $65,000 each year to maintain those spaces. So borough residents make up the difference, subsidizing the costs of parking in the downtown through the taxes that they pay.

As borough council discussed the proposed parking rate increases at its June 19 meeting, council member Sue Lombardi pointed out that people who are parking for only a few minutes won’t really see any increase at all because the quarter that they would put in the meter will still allow them to run errands that take 15 minutes or less.

Lombardi said that the new rates will impact people who have more lengthy visits to

CASH STOLEN FROM CAFE

About $300 was stolen from the Mushrooms Cafe at 880 Baltimore Pike between June 4 and 5, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. The business was entered from the front, and the door was damaged.

BURGLARY AND KIDNAPPING

On June 10 at 6 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police Avondale reported to a home on Hickory Drive in West Fallowfield for a report of a kidnapping. Police reported that Troy William Losey arrived at the home at about 5:30 a.m., knocked on the window of a bedroom where children were sleeping and put them into his vehicle. He returned with them to his

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town—perhaps eating lunch at the Sawmill Grill or meeting a friend at Flickerwood Wine Cellars—but at $1 per hour the cost is still reasonable.

Hoover agreed with Lombardi’s points. “There’s no true increase until you’re sitting down for a lunch,” he said.

But council member Peggy Ann Russell, who opposed the rate increases, said that she was worried about the impact the higher rates would have on local residents.

“We have a lot of residents who can’t afford to pay that dollar,” Russell said.

Resident James Sumner, a former council member himself, also expressed concerns that the increase is so large—it will cost for times as much to park in the borough when the new rates go into effect.

Randy Teel, a longtime business owner and former

home. When police arrived, Losey fled and was later arrested while intoxicated. He was charged with burglary, kidnapping, DUI and other charges. No injuries were reported to the children.

BURGLARIES

A burglary was reported to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale on June 21. Homeowners at 518 Wacousta Court in East Nottingham Township returned home to find three items missing from the garage and a scratch on one of their vehicles.

Also on June 21, a home on Conards Mill Road in New London Township was entered through an unlocked rear door. Jewelry, men’s suits and a crossbow were stolen, according to police.

Also on June 21, a home

council member, said that some businesses will be hurt and could lose customers as a result of the parking rate increases.

Council member Randy Grace disagreed. Like Teel, he owns a business in town. He said that he has had several people come into his store and say that they can’t believe that the borough only charges 25 cents for a full hour of parking.

Ultimately, council approved the new rates.

More changes related to parking in the borough are on the way. Several of the smaller parking lots that are in the business district should soon have kiosks to make it easier for people to pay for parking. There will be two kiosks in what is now the BB & T Bank parking lot, and another kiosk will be used for both of the two smaller parking lots near the intersection of Third Street and

on Thunder Hill Road in New London Township was burglarized. A witness saw a heavy-set, middle-aged man enter a home through a front window and leave through a rear sliding door. The homeowner later reported that a bag of jewelry was stolen from a bedroom. The man left in a maroon Chrysler PT Cruiser with Maryland registration 8BL8317.

A home at 94 Woodland Drive in East Nottingham Township was burglarized on June 20, according to a report from Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Police said a garage was broken into and two firearms, two chainsaws, and multiple fishing poles and reels were stolen. The loss was estimated at $1,950. Police took Eric Lee Rivera, 29, of

Broad Street. Additionally, borough officials are at work on developing a new, comprehensive parking ordinance. A residential parking district is being formed for residents who live outside the business improvement district. Free parking permits will be offered to residents. The goal is to prevent people from parking in the residential areas to avoid paying for parking in the metered lots and spaces that are in the downtown. Ultimately, if a parking garage is constructed, the hope is that the business owners and their employees, and residents who live above the businesses will utilize the parking garage or metered lots, freeing up spaces in front of stores for customers. To contact Staff Writer Steven Hoffman, email editor@ chestercounty.com.

East Nottingham Township, into custody for outstanding warrants and expect to charge him in connection with the thefts.

Overnight on June 11, someone entered a storage unit belonging to a man at 269 Kelton Road in Penn Township and took two paint sprayers. Pennsylvania State Police Avondale are investigating. Overnight on June 20, a property at 491 Barnsley Road in East Nottingham Township was burglarized, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. A garage was entered through a side door, and the property owners discovered one of their farm trucks had been ransacked, and several items were stolen out of the garage. Suspects are being investigated by police.

Lighthouse Youth Center announces three scholarship recipients

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The Lighthouse Youth Center in Oxford handed out three scholarships this year.

The recipients are Jaren Jackson, Charles Sissler IV, and Monzerath Baeza. Jaren will be attending Delaware Community College for business, Charles will be attending Kutztown University for sports management, and Monzerath will be attending Cabrini University for business and mathematics.

Avon Grove Lions select Student of the Year

America Cervantes is a graduating senior with Avon Grove Charter School and this year’s Avon Grove Lion’s Club Student of the Year award recipient.

America is very active within the local community, her church, and Avon Grove Charter School. She exemplifies the core characteristics of leadership and service which are at the core of both the Lion’s Club and Avon Grove Charter School. She has participated in multiple mission’s trips to Panama and Honduras, where she helps provide medical care and religious instruction to residents.

She has volunteered at the City Gate in Coatesville,

preparing meals for those in need.

America is part of the high school yearbook staff as well as part of the school’s teacher assistant’s program, where she provides aid to middle school math teachers and helps tutor middle school students.

An active gymnast with Pancott Gymnastics,

America holds a leadership position on the gym’s Youth Board and helps organize fundraisers for breast cancer awareness through United for Her for the gym. America has been accepted to Messiah College in the fall, where she has received the college’s Provost’s Scholarship and will be majoring in athletic training.

Alina Snopkowski named student representative to Oxford School Board

At its June 20 meeting the Oxford Area Board of School Directors welcomed Oxford Area High School senior Alina Snopkowski, daughter of Sandy and Michael Snopkowski, as its student representative for the 2017-18 school year. She will report on district-wide student activities at each regular board meeting.

Alina is a member of National Honor Society and president of the high school’s chapter of the National English Honor Society. She is a member of the high school’s team in the Chester County Academic Competition and works on the sound and light crew for auditorium events.

Letter to the Editor

La puerta, abierta

There is a Hispanic family living in Kennett Square. The two children, a boy and a girl, have attended schools in the Kennett Consolidated School District since the time they were old enough for kindergarten. Born in America, they are part of the kaleidoscope of multiculturalism that this school district has become known for. They each play sports. They are both involved in school activities and, riding on the influence of teachers, mentors and friends, they each have dreams that will someday include a college education. They live in a world that has been fashioned by their educational opportunities to feel that everything within their grasp is possible.

The siblings also live part of their lives in a smaller world, one inhabited by their parents and a large portion of the older Hispanic community, where the culture is held proudly and tightly to the vest. They live in quiet dignity, are emboldened by their heritage, and take their definition from the tightened bonds of la familia … and yet they struggle to break free from a barrier that separates them from that wider world their children belong to.

They see their children’s school work on the kitchen table. Books, instructions, all in English. They hear the language of the parents and administrators spoken at their children’s games, all in English. They hear the English terminology of modernday education sprinkled during the evening meal: Parent-teacher conference, school grading policy, in-school tutorial, as well as a hyphenated link of words that bring them the most excitement and the most trepidation, college-prep.

These families don’t have to live in fear anymore.

Understanding the need for the Hispanic community to be able to leap over these obstacles and better immerse themselves in their children’s education, the Kennett schools recently launched the APEX Program, which enlists the help of bilingual parents to assist Hispanic families in understanding school structure, while also providing them with the skills to help get their children to complete homework and succeed in school. Through the informality of monthly meetings at the Kennett Middle School in Landenberg – called the Cafe – APEX volunteers choose various talking points and agendas that help parents navigate through the Kennett school system. With the help of interpreters, the upcoming school year’s Cafe meetings will introduce parents to the district’s grading program; teach how the schools approach cyberbullying and cybersafety; explain the role that the Kennett Library plays in their child’s education; and show how they may be able to strengthen the school-home connection in their child’s education.

The July 5 edition of the Chester County Press will introduce readers to how the APEX Program began in the district, how it operates, the large picture of its mission and the positive impact the program has already had on many Hispanic families.

“I think it’s about building hope,” KCSD Superintendent Dr. Barry Tomasetti said of the program at a recent planning session.

We also think it’s also about opening doors. La puerta, abierta.

Pa. General Assembly has failed to address state’s structural deficit

Letter to the Editor: Local newspapers have been running letters to the editor bemoaning proposed cuts to Penn Vet. Our mailboxes and emails are filling up with appeals from other organizations and causes that matter to us, urging us to take a stand with our legislators against cuts to vital government services. (At the top of my list are cuts to the departments -- DCNR and DEP -- that preserve a healthy environment.)

Rarely do these heartfelt appeals recognize that in Pennsylvania restoring funding for one service can only come at the expense of

another. When you write to restore funding for the New Bolton Center, do you realize that support personnel for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities haven’t seen a wage increase in ten years? If I fight to restore cuts in staff charged with protecting our streams and drinking water, am I just perpetuating the most unequal school funding in the U.S.? Pennsylvania’s General Assembly fails to face up to the reality that it has a structural deficit. Spending exceeds revenue. Despite a Constitution requiring a balanced budget, legislators paper over the gap with asset

sales, accounting gimmicks and borrowing. It’s not a spending problem (public spending has fallen as a share of state GDP -- the value of all goods and services we produce). It’s a revenue shortfall.

Corporate taxes as a share of General Fund revenue have fallen from nearly 30 percent of the budget to barely 17 percent. And the wealthy are not paying their fair share. The top 1 percent of households pay 4.4 percent in state and local taxes; the middle 20 percent pay 10.1 percent -- over twice as much as a share of income!

But, the Republican major-

ity in the State House and Senate won’t touch our tax system. Even Governor Wolf has given up on trying to get the General Assembly to meet its Constitutional obligation to fund the services we expect and need. Stop advocating for particular causes. Tell our legislators that we are willing to pay for the services on which we depend, if they will take steps to make sure that everyone pays their fair share. Why are we voting for legislators that fail to do so?

The demolished cars meant to deliver message to students should be actual demolished cars

Letter to the Editor:

I am writing this email to you to express my opinions on the demolished cars that Avon Grove High School

presents before prom. I recently watched the two cars being wrecked, but I was unaware that they are purposefully wrecked and not wrecked because of

an actual car accident. I believe the message of the demolished cars would be more impactful if they were cars that had actually been wrecked due to an

accident (texting, drunk driving, etc.).

Leveling the playing field for funeral service payments

By State Rep. Jason Dawkins

Over a year ago, my grandfather, Billy Gambrel, passed away. He was a larger than life figure in Frankford, a neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia, and the recreation center that bears his name is a testament to the decades he devoted to mentoring and supporting young people in our community. The loss was sudden and unexpected and seemed to hit the community just as hard as it hit our family.

We planned a funeral that filled every seat in the Second Baptist Church of Frankford, from the pews and balconies to the church basement. Outside of the church, a crowd gathered at the corner of Meadow

and Mulberry streets to honor a man whose work with the Frankford Chargers youth football organization impacted generations of young men and women.

Planning a funeral is a difficult ordeal and comes at a time when families are already under a significant amount of stress. When we went to arrange payment for my grandfather’s funeral, we were shocked to discover the total cost of the various funeral services. It then occurred to me that if we had the opportunity to make informed decisions, the financial burden might not have been as great. We simply didn’t have the information necessary to judge the value of what we were buying.

My family’s experience is not unique and I could only imagine that those less fortunate have an even more difficult time in this process. Having attended my fair share of fundraisers to help someone bury a loved one, I wanted to do something to level the playing field for consumers.

That’s why state Rep. Morgan Cephas and I introduced House Bill 1078 to implement much needed market-driven reforms. The bill would require funeral directors to provide consumers with a general price list of all services and costs when they begin shopping for services. This legislation also would bring a needed update to the 1984 rule by requiring that this list of

prices be included on the business’ website if they have one. In addition, the bill would provide additional state-level enforcement of already existing federal law.

Empowering consumers to make informed decisions will improve the experience for both consumers and funeral homes. This bill would ensure that grieving Pennsylvania families are guaranteed the protections provided to them by federal law so that they could spend their time honoring the memory of their loved ones instead of searching for a price tag.

State Rep. Jason Dawkins represents the 179th Legislative District.

Parks, forests and recreation are essential to Pennsylvania’s health and economy

By Emily Schnellbaugh Communications manager of the Pa. Recreation & Park Society

Seventy-three percent of adults surveyed across Pennsylvania and 68 percent of primary care clinic visitors in Hershey, Pa., consider parks, trails, and open space to be a critical part of the health care system, according to a recent Penn State study. Yet these same parks, for-

ests, trails and open spaces are threatened by the current budget proposal (HB 218) which looks to reduce the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) estimated cost-tocarry budget by 16 percent, or $60 million. DCNR is the agency that manages our state parks and forests, invests in community recreation and trail development, and supports the preservation of open space across Pennsylvania.

Cuts to the already tight DCNR budget could have devastating impacts to the systems we all appreciate, not just for their health benefits, but also for the quality of life and economic benefits they bring to local communities. A 2010 study by the Pennsylvania State University found that for every $1 of tax payer money invested in a state park, more than $12.50 came back to the state in tax revenue. These parks, many of which are rural, support over 12,000 jobs in the local communities that surround them and support $1.1 billion in sales.

Community parks are their own economic engines, with a 2013 study by the National Recreation and Parks Association showing that on a national scale, they support over $1.6 billion in economic activity annually. Parks, forests and open space also provide ecological benefits that translate into economic benefits.

For example, in the Lehigh Valley open space provides $355 million in water supply, flood con-

trol, pollination, and habitat services. In Philadelphia, 10,344 acres of parkland saved $5.9 million in storm water management costs. Improved quality of life because of access to parks, forests, recreation, and trails also contributes to the economic well-being of the commonwealth through increased property values, creation of livable communities that attract businesses and industry, and provide access to programmable space for engaging the public. The 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage generates more than $40 million in revenue each year, while the area known as the Pennsylvania Wilds created more than 370 jobs based on outdoor tourism since 2008, and generates more than $1.7 billion annually through visitor spending.

Despite all of the evidence supporting a need to invest in the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, whose budget is only one-half of one percent of the overall budget of the Commonwealth, we are instead faced with devastat-

ing cuts which could mean:

~ Shortened camping seasons, potentially removing shoulder seasons that accommodate anglers and hunters;

~ Significantly reduced access to overnight accommodations of all kinds;

~ Reduction in staffing that keep visitors safe, that educate the public, and that keep our parks and forests running smoothly;

~ Reduced visitor center hours in state parks;

~ Elimination of capacity to meet the demand for new or connector trails;

~ Reduction in routine maintenance, such as lawn mowing, bathroom cleaning, and tree trimming;

~ Increased deferred maintenance, leading to potentially more costs down the road;

~ Staff shortages for the high risk fire season;

~ Reduced bridge and dam inspections;

~ Inability to purchase heavy equipment that maintains roads and fights wildfires;

~ Limited staffing in the mineral division to oversee

lease transactions, audits, etc.; ~ and reduced investment in community recreation and open space.

The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation and the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society represent the volunteers and professionals who dedicate their time, treasure, and energy to making Pennsylvania a great place to live, work, and play, and represent the users who benefit from being in the outdoors. We recognize that access to recreation, parks, forests, and trails are critical to the economy, the environment, and to the health and well-being of all residents. We urge the general assembly to invest in a cost-to-carry budget for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, to fully staff DCNR operations, and to provide the access to recreation and economic vitality all Pennsylvanians want and need.

Invest in state parks, forests and recreation, for the health of our economy and our people.

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of the defeat still burned in the memory of the current seniors who were then freshmen on that team.

Just as the second overtime got underway, Jackson met with his players.

“We called a time-out and set up a play that didn’t work out,” he said. “So then we just went into our basic offense, and Scooter passed to Brendan, who then found Zach Augustine.”

In a play that will live in Avon Grove lacrosse for-

ever, sophomore attacker Augustine fired a shot past Conestoga goalie Scott Macmillian to give the Red Devils their first PIAA State Lacrosse Championship, and the first ever by a Ches-Mont School.

Augustine’s goal was the culmination of a 23-2 season that began early this spring, when Jackson and his assistant coaches Dan Deckelbaum and Brian Wallace looked at their roster and saw a depth of experience, maturity and dedication.

“We’ve had talented teams

in the past seasons, and it’s been really special to coach at Avon Grove and see all of these players grow up,” he said. “We’ve had great youth programs, great coaches and a huge commitment from parents. It’s what has built our program and what has enabled us to continue to compete at a highest level, but as we began this season, we had great leaders, we played together as a team, and this group really learned from their past teammates how to carry themselves on the field.”

After an early-season loss

against Spring-Ford, the team rattled off a 17-game winning streak, highlighted by a 16-3 defeat of Sun Valley, an 11-1 victory over Bayard Rustin and 10-9 nail-biting win over Central Bucks East.

“Co-captains Brayden Peck and Doug Jones were great on and off the field,” Jackson said. “They were hurt for the majority of the season and yet here they were, two of the best players in the state, still being team leaders on the sidelines. That kind of leadership speaks volumes.”

Jackson also gave credit to his entire roster.

“We have talented guys up and down the roster who may not have gotten playing time in a lot of games, but they pushed the starters in practice, and it was those practices that prepared us for those stronger teams,” he said. “We’re very fortunate that these players understand their roles, because they’re just as essential as our starters.”

Ten Avon Grove players played their last high school lacrosse game on June 10. In the fall, Peck and Muller are going to Penn State; Jones is headed to the the United States Military Academy at West Point; Malone is attending Catholic University; Harman is headed to James Madison and Jared Wilson is going to Delaware Valley. However, the 2018 squad will see a dozen underclassmen returning – the newest rung in a long chain that traces its roots and strength to not just the talent of its players, but also the community itself.

Jackson said it is about ‘culture and expectations.”

“We have something special going on here –beginning with the parents, who are willing to drive their kids a great distance to the best club teams in the Philadelphia area. We have superb youth programs, including the Avon Grove Wildcats lacrosse program, and we also offer clinics throughout the year.

“Our mission here is to get everyone on the same pages in terms of our goals and

Uncle Irvin...

of themselves, put a ceiling on pay per hour of less than minimum wage, and a maximum of several hundred dollars. If you pay for gas

expectations. It’s a lot easier to coach players who have developed the fundamentals and skills needed to play at a high level here. We often talk about the origins of the sport of lacrosse, which was to bring the community together.

“We have that at Avon Grove.”

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

Continued from Page 1A and sandwiches you will be lucky to break even for a four-hour day.

Do not expect anything positive as a taxpayer from the 2017-18 state budget, which has yet to be finalized. This legislature and our present Governor are the very worst in the history of the state, in my opinion. They are nothing but mooches and only interested in getting re-elected, and collecting their bloated paychecks, pension and other goodies.

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

ALBERT S. PITTS

Albert S. Pitts (a.k.a Big Al, Sonny, Pittsy), 82, of West Grove, died on June 19 at Twin Pines Health Care Center in West Grove.

He was the husband of Marian Szymanski Pitts, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the adopted son of the late Christine Dodd Pitts. Albert was an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. His companies included Executive Design Investments, a financial planning company; American Technology Resources, an interactive video company; and Interactive Video Solutions. He was a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club of Springfield, Delaware County. He was on the board of directors for Villanova University, and founder of the Folcroft swim club in Folcroft. He was a financial report newscaster at noon for WTAF-TV channel 29. He was also a board member of the International Association of Financial Planners. Al enjoyed participating during Sunday Mass as a lector and cantor at St Gabriel’s Church in Norwood, Pa.

Survivors include, in addition to his wife Marian, one daughter, Christine Broderick and her husband Daniel of Glen Mills; three sons, James Pitts and his wife Debra of West Chester, Thomas Pitts and his wife Loretta of Swedesboro, N.J., and Kenneth Pitts and his wife Brenda of New London; 13  grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Heartland Memorial Fund, 5 Christy Drive, Suite 103, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit  www.griecocares.com.

VIRGINIA KELLY

Virginia “Dare” Kelly 71, of Kennett Square, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 17.

She was the wife of Kirk Kelly, with whom she shared 18 years of marriage. Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Ray A. Miller and Ola Wilcox Miller. She attended Kennett High School and retired from Aglient Technologies in Centerville Del., and Scalewatcher North America in Oxford. She was very creative, a fantastic decorator and avid gardener. She ran an online business, Darlins By Dare, offering miniature live gardens and floral designs. She enjoyed traveling, especially trips to the beach and visits to Delaware Park. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son, Vince Kilpatrick; two brothers, Ray Miller Jr. “June” and Elmer Miller (Evelyn); sisters-in-law, Lynn Henderson (Bill), and Carda Kelly; her niece, Kathy Zunino, with whom she had a very special relationship; and several additional nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her four sisters, Carleen Witt, Nieda Roop, Juanita “Wanda” Kirk, and Rebecca “Polly” Richardson. In keeping with Dare’s wishes, services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

‘Summer Fun’ series

Through Aug. 23

West Grove United Methodist Church (300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove) celebrates summer for the third year with the Wednesday night free series, “Summer Fun for Everyone.” The community is invited to attend from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be hot dogs, games, fellowship and a brief word from pastor Rev. Monica B. Guepet each week. All beverages will be supplied. If you’d like to bring chips, cookies or a side dish, they will be appreciated. A box of games will be available, the youth plan to have their 9-In-TheAir game up, and there is a playground for small children. For more information, call 610-869-9334 or visit www. westgroveumc.org.

June 28

Joseph’s People meeting

The monthly Joseph’s People meeting for the unemployed and underemployed will be on June 28 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 Warren Cook, director of consulting services, managing member and co-founder of SymbianceHR. His topic will be “The Power of Differentiation.” Joseph’s People provides prayerful support, introducing vital community job resources, discussing job opportunities, and encouraging member interaction. Visit www. josephspeople.org.

HOWARD K. FETTERS, JR.

Howard K. Fetters, Jr., died on June 21 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester.

He was the husband of Agnesann Mathis, with whom he shared 18 years of marriage. Kirk was born in Darby, the son of the late Howard Kirk Fetters, Sr., and the late Francis (Graff) Fetters. He was an English teacher at Kennett High School for 37 years, retiring in 2005. Teaching was his passion, however, and he continued to substitute until the end of the 2017 school year. He was very involved in the local adult theater group KATS, and many knew him as “The Dame” in their holiday pantomimes.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Becky Fetters and her husband Robb Fish of Annapolis, Md., and Amy Fetters and her fiancé Tori Urban of Philadelphia. He will be missed by his two grandsons, Nathan and Liam; and his many nieces and nephews

A visitation with family and friends will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. July 9 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home (250 W. State St., Kennett Square). A memorial service celebrating Kirk’s life will be held at noon July 10 at the Kennett Square Golf & Country Club (100 E. Locust Ln., Kennett Square). Contributions in Kirk’s memory may be made to the Kennett Education Foundation (KEF) at PO Box 849, Kennett Square, PA 19348; or to The Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS) at PO Box 673, Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view Kirk’s online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

GLENN L. BROOMELL

Glenn L. Broomell, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on June 19 at home.

He was the husband of Leslie Conrad Broomell. Born in Oxford, he was the son of the late Mahlon A. and Roxie Moretz Broomell. Glenn was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the QB Quiet Birdman and attended the Oxford Church of the Nazarene. He retired as an air traffic controller and pilot from the Federal Aviation Administration.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Sean Broomell of Philadelphia; one brother, Mark Broomell of Kirkwood; three sisters, Faye Sullivan of Charlotte, N.C., Ruth Earhart of Quarryville, and Lois Herr of Nottingham. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Hamm; and niece, Claire Ellen Broomell.

Services and Interment were private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute Fund, 2102 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

JOHN D. MICHAEL

John D. Michael, 62, of Smyrna, Del., passed away on June 22 at the Christiana Hospital.

MARGARETTA B. FLYNN

Margaretta B. Flynn, 94, formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away peacefully on June 21. She was predeceased by her husband, William Martin Flynn, in May of 1973. Born in Camden, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Hiram E. and the late Margaretta (Westcott) Budd. Margaretta was a homemaker and spent a lot of her time caring for her family and her home. She enjoyed knitting, working puzzles, and reading. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Along with her husband, William, Margaretta was predeceased by two of her children, Michael Flynn and Kelly Flynn; and her granddaughter, Kari Woloszyn. She is survived by her son, William Scott Flynn of Barnegat, N.J.; her daughter, Billie Lee Woloszyn of Westminster, Md.; her sister, Geraldine Hagaman of Fort Myers, Fla.; her four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Manor Care in Pike Creek for their continued nurturing care of Margaretta over the past few years. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.griecocares.com.

FRANK LEPATOUREL POWELL

Frank “Le” LePatourel Powell, of West Grove, passed away on June 17 at Brandywine Hall.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of J. Lewis and Elizabeth LePatourel Powell of West Grove. He was a member of the London Grove Friends Meeting. Le enjoyed animals, the outdoors and planting trees.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Jeremiah and William Powell, both of West Grove; and one sister, Flere Bomba of Strasburg, Pa.

A graveside servicewill be held at 3 p.m. July 14 at the London Grove Friends Cemetery (Route 926 and Newark Road, Kennett Square). In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Canine Partners for Life, P.O. Box 170, Cochranville, PA 19330. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

July 8

Pancake and omelet breakfast Shiloh Presbyterian Church (42 S. Fifth St., Oxford) will host a pancake and omelet breakfast on July 8 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults, $5 for ages 4 to 11, free for ages 3 and younger. Call 610-9329256 for more information.

Born in Mountain City, Tenn., he was the son of Melissa Combs Michael of West Grove, and the late Wilson Michael. He was a construction superintendent for Pettinaro Construction Company in Wilmington, Del. John enjoyed riding his motorcycles, and being with his family and friends.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Jeremiah H. Michael of New Castle, Del., and Joshua D. Michael and his wife Christine of Smyrna, Del.; three grandchildren, Kiersten, Joshua and Elijah; his significant other, Catherine M. Small; and her son, Hunter.

A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. July 1 at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home (200 Rose Hill Rd., West Grove). His memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will we be private. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

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Balloon Festival delights more than 15,000 visitors

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

It was not without irony that on Sunday afternoon, the third and final day of the 11th Annual Chester County Balloon Festival, several kites flew high above the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon.

The winds that circulated around the three-day event were ideal for kite flying, but for the more than 15,000 visitors who came to see the balloons, the real stars of the show remained grounded for a portion of the weekend.

Yet, despite the wind – and the rain on Friday evening – the festival featured a

spectacular balloon glow on Friday night, as well as flights on Saturday evening and Sunday morning, and a fireworks show on Saturday night.

In addition, visitors took rides on monster trucks and helicopters, zip-lined across the festival grounds, enjoyed a fire and EMT demonstration with several local fire companies, shopped at more than 100 food and craft vendors, and relaxed at the wine and beer garden.

“We were thrown some weather curveballs, but we handled it,” said festival director Deb Harding. “As we always do, the festival tries very hard to schedule so many other events

and activities to entertain visitors. One of the most impressive displays was a tent dedicated to the history of ballooning that featured some of the most prominent local pilots in the area.”

Proceeds from the festival were given to the Chester County Hero Fund, which provides financial assistance to widows, children and families when a police officer, deputy sheriff, firefighter, emergency medical technician, paramedic or state trooper loses his or her life or is seriously injured in the line of duty.

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

Surveying the scope of Andrew Wyeth’s career

By John Chambless Staff Writer

Covering two floors of the Brandywine River Museum of Art, and including more than 100 works, “Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect” is almost too much to take in. With landmark works, fascinating sketches, and paintings that you’ve never seen before, the major exhibition requires pacing yourself, and you’ll need at least an hour and a half to even begin to properly examine everything.

But you will be rewarded

many times over by this landmark show, which marks what would have been the artist’s 100th year. Wyeth, who died in 2009, left a legacy of works that are beautiful, astounding and strange, and “In Retrospect” packs it all under one roof.

Visitors start on the museum’s third floor, beginning with Wyeth’s 1936 sketch of his father, “Pa With Glasses,” and continuing with his late 1930s landscapes and seascapes, painted with expressive bands of vivid watercolor – a palette

Delaware gallery hosts Wyeth exhibition

By John Chambless Staff Writer

Running through July 29 at the Somerville Manning Gallery in Greenville, Del., is “Andrew Wyeth: A Survey.”

The gallery has a decadeslong association with the Wyeth family, and this exhibition draws from their many sources for a dazzling opportunity to actually own an original – at a price. It’s a delight to walk through the show which, in several cases, rivals the works on view at the Brandywine River Museum of Art.

The hushed drama of “Blowing Leaves,” a 1980 watercolor of dried leaves fluttering toward a shuttered window, has a nearly palpable autumn chill.

“Carolyn Painting,” a 1933 watercolor, shows both the span of Wyeth’s astounding career and spotlights a warm moment of his sister at her easel in front of an open garage. “Taylor’s Run” (1943) is another vintage painting that reflects Wyeth’s early, thickly-colored style.

Wyeth’s mastery of dual moods is shown in “Chain Hoist” (1965), with its slightly sinister chain

that he would gradually distill to its bare bones during his long career. The colorful early 1940s temperas “Dil Huey Farm,” “Frog Hunters” and “Winter Fields” have a similar shadowy tone and air of mystery. “Public Sale” (1943) is a view of a Lancaster County farm at auction, with a crowd just over the rise of a hill, and tire tracks slicing through the dried grass like a scalpel.

You’ll see the magically lighted “Night Hauling” (1944), the rarely seen “Oil Lamp” (1945), and “Mother Archie’s Church” (1945), a view of the cracked, timeworn ceiling of the long-gone building, with a central, lighted dove in the window as a symbol of peace.

The pivotal tempera “Winter 1946,” which marked Wyeth’s grappling with his father’s death and his re-dedication to expanding his own work, launches the viewer into the second phase of the exhibition, which focuses on people and places largely away from Chadds Ford. You’ll find “Below Dover,” a 1950 tempera of a landlocked boat in a southern Delaware field; “Miss Olson,” a tender view of Christina Olson holding a kitten; and a series of studies of Chadds Ford resident James Loper. There’s “Snow Flurries” (1953), an expanse of dry hillside that you can get lost in, and the visceral light and shadow of “Cooling Shed” (1953).

There are remarkable studies in pencil and watercolor for “That Gentleman” (1959), and some studies of isolated objects, such as “Winter Bees” (1959), in which the tree bark and beehive seem almost three-dimensional. “Lime Banks” (1962) is a view of an eroded seaside bluff that’s a virtuoso symphony of white on white.

mechanism outside a stately stone barn; as well as in “The Tide Mill” (1968), with its gleaming saw blade and chain hinting at veiled menace.

There’s an untitled watercolor of Wyeth’s famous model, Helga, from 1979; a dazzling study of an oak trunk done as a study for “Sentry” (1949); a quick but perfect pencil study for “Star Route” (1977); and several portraits, the most compelling of which is perhaps the spare and elegant “China Blue” (1987).

Little darkened spaces beckon the viewer in the Maine watercolor “Elsie’s House” (1958), and the winter scene “Possum Hollow” (1984), but the whole show is a treat.

“Andrew Wyeth: A Survey” continues at the Somerville Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) through July 29. Call 302652-0271 or visit www. somervillemanning.com for a digital catalog of the show.

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

melancholy and her fierce independence. There’s the iconic “Spring Fed” (1967), as well as Wyeth’s portrait of his wife, Betsy, “Maga’s Daughter” (1966). “Room After Room” (1967) shows Christina Olson, old and isolated, in her crumbling Maine home. It’s a somber symphony of deep shadows and isolation.

The spectacular “Thin Ice” (1969) is seen here for the first time since it was purchased by a collector in Japan just after it was painted. It depicts brown leaves under ice, with streams of air bubbles indicating movement and life. One dried leaf sticks out of the ice, partially escaping but still caught in its grip.

There are several views of the Erickson family of Cushing, Maine, and of the Kuerners of Chadds Ford, particularly the astonishing portrait of Karl Kuerner casually holding a rifle that happens to be pointed directly at his wife, Anna. The gulf of blank wall between them and the implied violence gets to the heart of a relationship that had nevertheless endured for decades.

There are masterful nudes showing model Helga Testorf in repose (“Black Velvet”) as well as the sensuous “Lovers” (1981). Wyeth’s “Adrift” (1982), showing fisherman Walt Anderson asleep – or dead – in a boat is accompanied by a detailed pencil study and two watercolor studies.

The rarely exhibited “Goodbye” (2008), completed just a few months before his death, shows a sailboat drifting off the left edge of an island coast in Maine, with a stark white building on the shoreline. The building had been presented to Wyeth by Betsy to mark the artist’s 91st birthday. The shadowy figure on the boat is perhaps Wyeth himself, sliding quietly away.

What “In Retrospect” does, with its careful selection of works and thoughtful analysis of each work, is show that Wyeth was never merely depicting the appearance of his subjects. He consistently sought to get to the heart of the emotions of his sitters and the resonance of a particular

place. He altered scenes to suit his purposes, left out easy answers, suggested voluminous backstories and achieved more artistic masterworks than any artist should rightfully have. It’s a testament to his quiet but indomitable spirit that this show will linger with you long after you leave the museum.

“Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect” continues at the Brandywine River Museum of Art (Route 1, Chadds Ford) through Sept. 17. It then moves to the Seattle Art Museum in October. Visit www. brandywine.org/museum for tickets and more information.

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

On the first floor, the story continues, with “The Drifter” (1964), several studies for “Adam” (1963) and a watercolor titled “Day of the Fair” (1963), which depicts a young African-American woman in her best dress, her hands nervously in her lap, lost in reverie. It speaks volumes about the race relations of the era when it was painted.

Wyeth depicts his sister, Carolyn, in “Up in the Studio” (1965), with her facing away from the viewer, her gaze and pose capturing both her

The later sections of the show contain “Pentecost” (1989), a view of fishing nets billowing in the wind on a Maine coastline. Wyeth reportedly called this “My only pretty picture,” but it is underlaid by the death of a woman who was swept out to sea in Maine, and the meticulously rendered nets perhaps suggest her spirit.

“Airborne” (1996) is a view of a home and coastline of Maine, with feathers fluttering in the wind, suggesting the violent death of a seabird has just occurred.

By the time you get to “Sparks” (2001), a huge tempera of a whitewashed room in Wyeth’s home with swirling embers in the fireplace; and “The Carry” (2003), which symbolizes both the headlong rush and careful deliberation of Wyeth’s character, you are left with Wyeth’s final painting.

June 30

‘Seussical Kids’ Avon Grove Community Theater presents two performances of “Seussical Kids” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on June 30 at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (Route 896 and Gypsy Hill Road, Landenberg). Admission is free. The “Dr. Seuss”-themed show is 45 minutes long. Visit www.actheater.org for more information.

July 1

Freedom Fest in Nottingham Park

The Freedom Fest at Nottingham County Park will be held on Saturday, July 1 from 6 to 11 p.m. Admission is free, but parking is $10 per car. Enjoy fireworks, a concert, plenty of activities and offerings from food vendors. There will snacks from Herr Foods, and festival foods served by vendors. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Canopies are not permitted. Smoking and alcohol are prohibited. For more information, call 610-9322589 or visit www.chesco.org/ ccparks.

July 1

Flea and tick event

Oxford Feed & Lumber (112 Railroad Ave., Oxford) hosts a drop-in flea and tick seminar on July 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A representative will discuss the major brands of flea and tick preventatives and treatments. All flea and tick products for your pets and home will be discounted.

July 2

Organ recital

Union Presbyterian Church (5637 Street Rd., Kirkwood, Pa.) will hold a recital on its restored 1930 organ on July 2 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature patriotic music, classics and theatrical songs, as well as

hymns, played by organist Bob Trimble. An offering will be taken to benefit the Solanco Food Bank.

July 9

Record Collectors show

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

Dealers and collectors will be buying and selling records, CDs and music memorabilia from all eras. Admission is free. Call 610-932-7852 or visit www. recordcollectors.org.

July 15

‘Tribute to the 70s’

The New London Community Choir will present a free concert, “A Tribute to the 70s,” on July 15 at 7 p.m. at the Avon Grove High School. The concert will include disco numbers, songs from Queen, Simon and Garfunkel and many more. There will be memorabilia from the 1970s and trivia to round out the program. No tickets needed. Donations will be accepted at the door. Call 610-869-8129 for more information.

July 19

Furniture workshop

The Oxford Area Senior Center and the Pickled Pickles boutique are hosting a furniture refinishing workshop to teach the art of furniture painting at 7 p.m. on July 19 at the Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust St). The class teaches basic techniques for prepping, painting and distressing furniture. Participants should bring their own small piece of furniture for refinishing. The cost is $25 (cash only), which includes all materials needed to complete this take-home project. Make reservations by July 11. Call 610-932-5244 or email oxsrctr@zoominternet.net.

Philadelphia welcomes America

Philadelphia’s “Welcome America,” a six-day Independence Day festival, begins June 29 and continues through July 4, with 50 free events including one of America’s most inclusive free Independence Day concerts, fireworks displays, outdoor movie screenings, free museum days, community events and more.

On July 1, starting at noon, the Citywide Community Day is an afternoon of free, family-friendly pop-ups happening simultaneously in 10 public parks, squares and plazas throughout Philadelphia neighborhoods. Performances range from cultural experiences to hip hop dancing, jazz and storytelling. There will be free books for children courtesy of Books In Homes. The African American Museum of Philadelphia will offer free admission and special programming from 2 to 3 p.m.

At 4 p.m. In Gospel We Trust presents an afternoon of music featuring Treena Ferebee and the Sounds of Soar Gospel Ensemble, along with Citywide Praise Dance Troupe, at City Hall. The day ends with a free concert and fireworks over the Delaware River Waterfront.

Kidz Bop Kids “Best Time Ever” Tour is slated July 4 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. From noon to 7 p.m., enjoy five blocks of free entertainment, food and fun for all ages. Families can enjoy an interactive kid’s area featuring the Strider Bikes obstacle course, a zipline, games, and make-and-take arts and crafts. Animal lovers can bring their furry friends to enjoy the Amtrak All Aboard Pet Zone. For the second year, Kidz Bop Kids will perform a

free live concert at 1 p.m. on the main stage.

There will be free admission at the following places:

National Constitution Center, June 29

Penn Museum, June 30

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site (5 to 8 p.m.), June 30

One Liberty Observation Deck (8 to 11 a.m.), July 1

African American Museum in Philadelphia, July 1

Philadelphia Museum of Art (pay what you wish), July 2

The Barnes Foundation, July 2

National Liberty Museum, July 3

The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University, July 3

National Museum of American Jewish History, July 4

Philadelphia History Museum, July 4

The United States of America’s Independence Day Parade on July 4 will feature ten floats; historical characters John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Ben Franklin; Miss America 2017 – Savvy Shields; Season 1 Winner of “America’s Got Talent” Bianca Ryan, as well as a long list of historical, cultural, and musical elements. The 4,000 participants in the parade come from Maine, Minnesota, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

The Welcome America Concert begins at 7 p.m.

Celebrity performances on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will honor Philly’s own Boyz II Men and feature performances by The Philly Pops, Mandy Gonzalez, Tony DeSare and Mary J. Blige. It will be aired live on television.

Philadelphia greets the Fourth of July with a week of special events.

Welcome America Fireworks

Friday, June 30 at 9:30 p.m. over the Delaware River Waterfront

Titled “The Best of American Composers,” the soundtrack includes the music of American composers George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, and Irving Berlin. The songs of all three will be married together with choreographed fireworks to create an amazing experience for listeners and viewers alike.

Saturday, July 1 at 9:30 p.m. over the Delaware River Waterfront Showcasing the “Sounds of Two States,” this show is dedicated to musical artists from New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The fireworks and the artists are introduced by the legendary Philadelphia radio host Jerry Blavat.

Tuesday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m. over the Benjamin Franklin

Parkway

The July 4 show is a celebration of everything Philadelphia. It begins with the famous words of the Declaration of Independence. The show moves into a segment of the “Star Spangled Banner” followed by the Fanfare for “Rocky.” The show celebrates the diversity and inclusion of Philadelphia with spoken words by Maya Angelou backed by the music of “Glory.” The pace picks up with “Philadelphia Freedom” and Philadelphia’s Kathy Sledge and Sisters with “We Are Family.” The show closes with a high-energy tune called “Rock’n on Top of the World,” followed by a musical piece by Patrick Stump called “This City.” For more details on these and the 50 free events already announced, visit www. WelcomeAmerica.com.

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ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF MARY TEALE BATTIN, also known as MARY T. BATTIN, DECEASED.

Late of the Township of Pennsbury, 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 JOSEPH H. BATTIN, EXECUTOR, care of Ralph N. Teeters, Esquire, 1835 Market Street, #505, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2968, Or to his Attorney:

RALPH N. TEETERS

TEETERS HARVEY MARRONE & KAIER LLP 1835 Market Street, #505 Philadelphia, PA 19103-2968 6p-14-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE

PENN TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING

BOARD NOTICE is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Penn Township will hold a Public Hearing at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at which time the Board will hear

the following matter: In Re: Application of Amanda Shipkowski and Edward R. Robinson IV, seeking a special exception for approval of a dog grooming salon as a home occupation in a dwelling located at 36 Harvest Lane, West Grove, Pennsylvania, in the Township's R-2 Residential Zoning District, being UPI #58-4-129.36. If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the public meeting scheduled above and require an auxiliary aide, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the Township Secretary at (610) 869-9620 to discuss how Penn Township may best accommodate your needs. Edward M. Foley, Solicitor Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land, LLP 213 E. State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 6p-28-2t

ESTATE NOTICE

Estate of Talmadge Ray Peppers aka T. R. Peppers aka Ray Peppers, Pocopson Twp. 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 Margaret Peppers Rover, Esq., 763 Denton Hollow Rd., West Chester, PA 19382, Executrix. 6p-28-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the Es-

tate of Marie H. Petersheim deceased, Late of West Nantmeal Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, have been granted to the undersigned. Notice of the death of Marie H. Petersheim, Settlor of The Marie H. Petersheim Revocable Living Trust is also hereby given. All persons indebted to said Estate and or/Trust are requested to make prompt payment and those having claims to present the same, without delay to : Executor/Trustee: Micheal C. Petersheim Care of Attorney: David A. Peckman Peckman Chait LLP, 29 Mainland Road, Harleysville, PA 19438 6p-28-3t

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF JOHN D. THOMPSON, JR., 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 Whitney Chant and Jonathon D. T. Myer CO-EXECUTORS, care of Eric S. Coates, Esquire, The Law Offices of Eric S. Coates, 137 E. Locust Street, P.O. Box 510, Oxford, PA 19363 , telephone # (610) 932-9464 E-mail: ericlaw@zoominternet.net 6p-28-3t

SUMMONS NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, In Re the Custody of: COURT FILE NO. 21-FA-17-479

A.E.T., DOB: 7/13/2003, Lisa Twyman, Petitioner, and SUMMONS Keesa Brown and Ian Twyman, Respondents. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENTS: THIS SUMMONS IS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. A copy of said paperwork regarding the lawsuit is served on you with this summons. Read this summons and attached petition carefully. If you do not understand it, contact an attorney for legal advice.

(1) The Petitioner has filed a lawsuit asking the court to decide custody and parenting time of the minor child listed above in the caption.

(2) You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the court a written Answer to the Petition. If Petitioner is requesting child support, you must file a Financial Affidavit along with your Answer. You must pay the required filing fee. If you cannot afford to pay the filling fee, you may qualify to have the filing fee waived by the court. You must file an In forma Pauperis application with the court and a judge will decide whether you must pay the fee. All court forms are available from the Court Administrator’s office and on the Court’s website at www. mncourts.gov/forms. You must serve your Answer and Financial Affidavit upon the Petitioner within twenty (20) days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of service. If you do not serve and file your Answer and Financial Affidavit, the court may grant Petitioner everything he or she is asking for in the attached Petition. NOTICE OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS PARENTING EDUCATION may be required in all custody or parenting proceedings. You may contact court administration for additional information regarding this requirement and the availability of parent education programs. Dated: March 13, 2017, HEGG LAW OFFICE Douglas R. Hegg (#030654X) Attorney for Petitioner 2020 Fillmore Street, Alexandria, MN 56308, Phone: 320-759-2007 6p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, July 20th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice is given to all

the said Yvonne J. Winters died 3/12/2016, leaving a Last Will

Rest, residue, and remainder were given to Natalie Elaine Furia and Rainey F. Winters, Jr. NATALIE Elaine Furia was duly granted

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS DEFENDANT: DAVID HOCHSTUHL

SALE ADDRESS: 261 Old Creek Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352-9432

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 6p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, July 20th, 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, August 21st, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-7-428 Writ of Execution No. 2015-10687 DEBT $434,325.92

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, situate in East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, described according to a Final Record Plan Subdivision for Deer Creek Crossing made by Howard W. Doran, Professional Engineer and Registered Surveyor, Newtown square, PA., dated 1/24/1987 and last revised 8/8/1988 and recorded as Plan #9245 as follows, to wit:

BEGINNING at a point of curve on the southwesterly side of Deer Creek Crossing a corner of Lot #14 on said Plan; thence extending from said beginning point, north 61 degrees, 17 minutes, 45 seconds west, along same and crossing a creek 403.01 feet to a point in line of lands now or late of Einstein; thence extending north 7 degrees, 24 minutes, 27 seconds west, along last mentioned lands, 201.19 feet to a point, a corner of Lot #12 on said plan; thence extending south 61 degrees, 17 minutes, 40 seconds east, along same and recrossing the creek 527.46 feet to a point on the said northwesterly side of Deer Creek Crossing; thence extending along same, the (2) following courses and distances; (1) south 29 degrees, 1 minutes, 00 seconds west, 155.84 feet to a point of curve and (2) on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 1,225 feet, the arc distance of 6.68 feet to the point of beginning.

CONTAINING in area 1.7451 acres more or less.

BEING the same premises which Harlan Corporation, by Deed dated 10/08/1993 and recorded 10/19/1993 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Chester County in Deed Book 3641, Page 2342, granted and conveyed unto Francis P. Coyle and Linda Coyle. And said Linda Coyle, departed this life 09/14/2008.

BEING known as: 124 Deer Creek Crossing, Kennett Square, PA 19348

PARCEL No.: 61-7-5.15

IMPROVEMENTS: Residential property.

PLAINTIFF: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., s/b/m to World Savings Bank, FSB VS DEFENDANT: FRANCIS P. COYLE, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA COYLE

SALE ADDRESS: 124 Deer Creek Crossing, Kennett Square, PA 19348 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

as follows to wit:

BEGINNING at a point in the title line in the bed of Lantz Road, said point being measured south 24 degrees 15 minutes 11 seconds east, 990.00 feet to from a point at the intersection of Lantz Road with Glen Run Road; thence from said beginning point and extending along said Lantz Road, south 24 degrees 15 minutes 11 seconds east, 120.00 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 15; thence along the same south 65 degrees 44 minutes 49 seconds west, 369.46 feet to a point of tangent in the title line, in the bed of Pennsylvania, Route No. 41; thence along the same on the arc of a circle curving to the left having a radius of 5,560.73 feet the arc distance of 125.44 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 1; thence along the same and along Lot No. 13 north 65 degrees 44 minutes 49 seconds east, 406.00 feet to the point and place of beginning. Containing 1.067 acres of land, be the same more or less.

TAX ID: 4402 00210500

BLR# 44-2-21.5

TITLE vested in William R. Davis from William R. Davis and Danielle N. Davis by Deed dated 11/13/2008, and recorded on 12/22/2008 in the Recorded of Deeds of Chester County, State of Pennsylvania, in Record Book 7562 Page: 1172.

PLAINTIFF: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC VS DEFENDANT: WILLIAM R. DAVIS

SALE ADDRESS: 572 Lantz Road, Atglen, PA 19310

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA E. VON ROSENSTIEL, P.C., 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 6p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, July 20th, 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, August 21st, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-7-432

Writ of Execution No. 2014-04620 DEBT $1,287,871.45

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

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in the Township of Kennett, County of Chester, and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Final Plan for the “Blanchet Tract North”, made by Edward B. Walsh & Associates, Inc., Downingtown, PA, dated 3/31/2000, last revised 3/6/2003 and recorded 7/16/2003 as Plan #16672 as follows, to wit:

BEGINNING at a point of curve on the westerly side of the cul-de-sac of Marc Drive, said point being a corner of Lot #23 (as shown on said Plan); thence from said point of beginning extending along said cul-de-sac on a line curving to the left having a radius of 50.00 feet an arc distance of 100.00 feet to a point, being a corner of Lot #21; thence leaving said cul-de-sac extending along Lots #21, #20, and #19 south 43 degrees 13 minutes 06 seconds west 384.34 feet to a point in line of lands now or late of Clarence Buffington, Jr. & Doris Ann Buffington, being a corner of Lot #19; thence extending along lands of Buffington and along lands now or late of Thomas William & Mary R. Buffington north 11 degrees 20 minutes 01 seconds west 501.96 feet to a point, being a common corner of lands of Buffington, lands now or late of Bishop and Lot #23; thence extending along Lot #23 the 2 following courses and distances: (1) south 70 degrees 45 minutes 09 seconds east 176.78 feet to a point, thence (2) south 61 degrees 47 minutes 35 seconds east 171.12 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING Lot #22 on the above mentioned Plan.

BEING UPI Number 62-4-262.1C

PARCEL No.:6 204 026 201C0

BEING known as: 302 Marc Dr, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

BEING the same property conveyed to Christopher M. Kennedy and Jacquelyn M. Kennedy, as tenants by the entirety who acquired title by virtue of a Deed from Wilkinson Heritage, LLC, dated June 1, 2007, recorded June 6, 2007, at Deed Book 7179, Page 107, Chester County, Pennsylvania Records.

PLAINTIFF: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC

VS DEFENDANT: CHRISTOPHER M. KENNEDY and JACQUELYN M. KENNEDY

PRICE REDUCTION

SALE ADDRESS: 302 Marc Dr, 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 6p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, July 20th, 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, August 21st, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-7-434

Writ of Execution No. 2014-07450 DEBT $320,459.74

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

BEGINNING at a point on the southwesterly side of the cul de sac (of irregular width) at the terminus of Victorian Lane (50 feet wide private right of way), said point being a corner of Lot No. 28 on said Plan; thence extending from said point of beginning along Lot No. 28, south 54 degrees 25 minutes 45 seconds west, 230.51 feet to a point in line of lands marked Open Space on said Plan; thence extending along said lands, north 2 degrees 8 minutes 48 seconds west, 217.05 feet to a point; a corner of Lot No. 26 on said Plan; thence extending along same, south 77 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds east, 192.33 feet to a point on the northwesterly side of the aforementioned cul de sac; thence extending southwestwardly, southwardly and southeastwardly along the northwesterly, westerly and southwesterly sides of said cul de sac along the arc of a circle curving on the left having a radius of 50.00 feet the arc distance of 42.22 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING Lot 27 as shown on the above mentioned Plan.

UPI 72-3-88

BEING Parcel #72-03-0088

BLR# 72-3-88

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

PLAINTIFF: Deutsche Bank Trust

Company Americas as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-QS3 VS DEFENDANT: PABLO M. DEMUCHA

SALE ADDRESS: 3 Victorian Lane, Landenberg, PA 19350

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MARTHA

E. VON ROSENSTIEL, P.C., 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 6p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ

FURNITURECABINETRY

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, July 20th, 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, August 21st, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-7-435 Writ of Execution No. 2016-02691

DEBT $422,625.26

PROPERTY situate in Borough of East Nottingham Township

TAX Parcel #69-03-0064.800

UPI No. 69-3-64.80

IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling.

PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon fka the Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-12 VS DEFENDANT: DENISE CHIRIACO and FRANK CHIRIACO

SALE ADDRESS: 739 Slate Hill Drive, Oxford, PA 19363

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

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 6p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, July 20th, 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, August 21st, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-7-440 Writ of Execution No. 2016-10410

DEBT $185,549.92

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

BLR# 69-6-9

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Freedom Mortgage Corporation VS DEFENDANT: ROBERT L. JENSEN

SALE ADDRESS: 221 Waterway Road, Oxford, PA 19363-3913

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 6p-28-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, July 20th, 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, August 21st, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-7-452 Writ of Execution No. 2016-11320 DEBT $132,157.04

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with buildings and improvements thereon erected, hereditaments and appurtenances, situate in the Township of Sadsbury, County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Buck Run made by Berger and Hayes, Inc., Consulting Engineers and Surveyors, Thorndale, Pa., dated July 1, 1976 and last revised June 22, 1978, as follows to wit:

BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Friendship Way (50 feet wide) said point being a corner of Lot No. 30 as shown on said Plan; thence extending along the easterly side of Friendship Way the two following courses and distances: (1) north 6 degrees 30 minutes west 84.28 feet to a point of curve and; (2) on the arc of a circle curving to the right having a radius of 175 feet the arc distance of 36.26 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 32; thence extending along the same north 83 degrees 30 minutes east 246.26 feet to a point in line of Lot No. 44; thence extending along the same south 6 degrees 30 minutes east 120.28 feet to a point a corner of Lot No. 30, aforesaid; thence extending along the same south 83 degrees 30 minutes west and through the bed of a 20 feet wide storm sewer easement 250 feet to a point on the easterly side of Friendship Way, aforesaid, said point being the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

BEING Lot No. 31, as shown on said Plan.

CONTAINING 30,025 square feet, more or less.

TITLE to said premises vested in Ralph E. Dalton and Bonnie Mae Dalton by Deed from Frederick T. Noll, Jr. and Carolyn A. Noll dated November, 21 1979 and recorded November 28, 1979 in the Chester County Recorder of Deeds in Book 56, Page 116.

PLAINTIFF: LNV Corporation VS DEFENDANT: BONNIE MAE

DALTON and RALPH E. DALTON

SALE ADDRESS: 20 Friendship Way, Parkesburg, PA 19365

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 856-482-9190

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 6p-28-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, July 20th, 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, August 21st, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO.