Chester County Press 8-02-2017 Edition

A new start for the Chadds Ford Barn Shops

A local family buys the shops, with big plans for the future

By John Chambless Staff Writer

Standing in the middle of the Chadds Ford Barn Shops, a cluster of historic buildings at the heart of Chadds Ford, Bri Brant beamed as she said, “I can’t believe I get to be here. It’s like a dream come true.”

The shopping village seems like it’s always been in Chadds Ford, but in recent years it has suffered an identity crisis. Without much advertising or excitement -- aside from the consistent efforts of the Chadds Ford Gallery -- the shops came and went, and the place no longer felt like the destination it was in the 1970s, when 17 businesses packed the site.

That’s going to change, beginning now.

Brant’s father, John Anderson, purchased the shops in February, and is overseeing some renovations here and there, but it’s Brant who is leading the way in boosting the profile of the businesses and moving her distinctive handmade bags and furniture into the front of what used to be the Chadds Ford

Gallery. Brant lives in Chadds Ford with her husband and young children. Her studio – where she crafts leather bags under the Arden + James brand – is in her

New Facebook page dedicated to the Oxford area embraces community pride

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

A new Facebook page connecting people with an interest in the Oxford area is earning very positive reviews.

According to Bruce Mowday, Jr., one of the administrators of the Facebook page, the “O-Town Speak Up New & Improved Message Board” is a grass-roots effort at

establishing a local message board that embraces community pride.

The message board aims at connecting people—to each other and to their community. In this case, the Oxford community includes not just Oxford Borough and the surrounding townships in Nottingham and Lower Oxford, but also the communities of West Grove, Cochranville, New London, Continued on Page 4A

‘All One Under the Sun’ Sept. 23 LCH fundraiser will be a race of inclusiveness

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

The spiritual, emotional and physical journey of Kennett resident Janet Rodriguez began a few years ago, when she discovered that even a slow walk quickly exhausted her. Eventually, those first

steps became a jog, and the jog eventually turned into a run, and the run led to her participation in several road races, including an entry in the 10K race at this year’s Kennett Run.

On average, she now runs ten miles a day, scissoring her way through the

Blue Line White unveiled at New Garden event

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

home. She has grown up in the village, and worked for five years as the sandwich girl as “the wooden Wawa,” as she called it, making lunches for local artists,

To most of the 150 people at last week’s Wine & Wheels event at New Garden Township Park, the event was a wonderful excuse to unfurl a blanket on the grass, order a taco or a pizza freshly made by a food truck chef, pop open a

bottle of wine and listen to live music by Dan and Dan, as the sun slowly set over Landenberg. To those who stopped by the Harvest Ridge Winery tent to purchase a glass or a bottle of the winery’s new Blue Line White label on July 26, however, the evening took on a new

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

If you’re looking to enjoy some food, fun, and shopping this week, Oxford has two special events planned. The ‘Rock the Block’ First Friday event will take place on Friday, Aug. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Then, on Saturday, Aug. 5, the Downtown Divas event returns with a summer sidewalk sale from 10 a.m. to

2 p.m. Both events will offer plenty of food, fun, and shopping for visitors to enjoy.

The “Rock the Block” First Friday will feature classic rock by DJ Kevin Broderick, a variety of bands performing on Broad Street and free hot dogs (donated by C. W. Boyd Trucking) and Herr’s chips to the first 300 visitors. With all the food and fun, it will be a perfect way to

spend a summer evening. “The weather will be perfect so everyone should come out and join in the fun,” said Donna Hosler, the executive director of Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. Mayor Geoff Henry proclaimed Aug. 4 as Jerome Rodio Day in Oxford to coincide with the First Friday activities. Rodio, a beloved business owner and chamber of commerce

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By Uncle Irvin

The East Marlborough supervisors recently turned down a legitimate application for a medical marijuana facility in the township. The medical marijuana industry is completely legitimate, and authorized by state legislation and rules. The petitioners are local, and part of the

community, as mushroom growers. If this petition was turned down by patrician West Marlborough, we would know the reason why: Hotshot local horsemen don’t approve. But East Marlborough is supposed to be more mundane, and growing medical marijuana is no different than horse corn, hay or pots of roses at Longwood Gardens.

I doubt the Avello family will appeal to the Court of Common Pleas; it may not be economically feasible. But horseman Richard Hannum, Jr., and his cohorts on the Board of Supervisors had no real reason to turn this project down.

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

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“We’d like to get a cafe in the back,” she said. “It used to be a fudge shop, back in the day. We need a hub, a place for everyone to meet. Barbara Moore, who helped run the Chadds Ford Gallery for decades, will still be here in the center portion of the space, doing custom framing and art sales. It will be called Barbara Moore Fine Art. She’s really excited and can’t wait to get started.”

Jacqueline Winther, former owner of the Chadds Ford Gallery, is keeping the business going online (www.awyethgallery.com), and will be taking many of the gallery’s favorite artists with her to a new retail space opening in Florida. The gallery’s “Christmas in Miniature” show will be held this winter in the new location.

In the front room, the desk used for decades in the gallery will remain, but the space will be reconfigured to allow better traffic flow.

Renovations included patching untold thousands of nail

holes put in the walls over the years, Brant said, as well as uncovering doors that had been covered up, and wonderful architectural details, such as the bookshelves flanking the fireplaces.

Her father has installed barn-wood beams as new mantle pieces, and the shelves will now be used to hold merchandise in the Arden + James store. A path will lead visitors to the front door of the retail space, clearing up confusion about how to approach the building, Brant said. Window air conditioners have been tossed and wall units have been installed to clean up the look of the building’s exterior.

Signage is going to be installed, she said, crediting local township supervisors for clearing the way for the renovations she’s planning.

“They’ve been really cooperative,” she said.

“We’re lucky that things are in pretty good shape,” she said. While the shops have changed, the owners have kept up with repairs, and nothing has been vacant long enough for damage to set in.

“We redid the patios and the stonework, and rebuilt the gazebo in the center,” Brant said, pointing out some changes. “We’re redoing the lighting and replacing it with nicer garden lights.”

Uncovering the history of the buildings, which have been reconfigured again and again over the decades, has been a great experience, Brant said. “That florist shop was the old general store that used to be across the street,” she said. “The space that’s the parking lot used to be where a barn stood that held a lot of shops, but it burned down.”

The village has a yoga studio and meditation studio, so there’s a wellness bent to the businesses in place. “We need some sort of ice cream shop to get more traffic,” Brant said. “I want to bring more retail back, sell my bags, have some local pottery. I have coffee from Brandywine Coffee Roasters. I really like working with them. We’re going to have a lot of events, a lot of artisan pop-ups, and music. The yoga studio loves being able to come outdoors and do classes on the lawn. Everybody’s a small, local business, and they’re working together. They feel like this is home.”

The shops could easily benefit from the Brandywine River Hotel, which sits behind them, Brant said. Wedding parties could hold receptions at the hotel, but brides could use the Chrome Salon first. The florist could supply flowers. Guests could browse the shops or have dinner at Brandywine Prime. A wine tasting room would be a great addition, Brant said.

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president, passed away in July of 2016. Henry encouraged people to participate in the First Friday activities on Aug. 4 as a way to pay tribute to Rodio.

Also on Aug. 4, the Neighborhood Services Thrift Store will have its grand re-opening at 6:30 p.m.

The fun will continue in Oxford on Saturday with the return of a favorite downtown Oxford event.

at WorKS in Kennett Square, but she plans a cross-pollination between Kennett Square and the new Barn Shops. “We’ll recommend each other to customers,” she said.

“We’re interested in the community aspect. This is the most amazing place. When the Brandywine River Museum opened in 1971, this was the other big destination. We’re going to bring it back to its destination status.

“It’s crazy that we got to buy it. Now’s my time to get in here and make it work,” Brant said. “This is the most amazing place I could ever have my store. This is my life’s work. I’ll be the old lady on the porch someday,” she added, smiling. “I’m going to keep this

son in downtown Oxford. On the horizon is the fourth annual car show, which highlights the September First Friday event.

“The Car Show Committee has been meeting almost every week for a year to plan an amazing car show,” Hosler said. “This car show will feature a Bike Alley and Truck Row, in addition to the vintage, classic and show cars that so many people love. The remotecontrol race track is back, and so is Victory Racing.

“Our Downtown merchants are hosting another popular Downtown Divas event,” Hosler said. People can stop by the Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. office to pick up a “diva bag” filled with coupons, giveaways, and information while supplies last. Hosler encouraged ladies who want a diva bag to stop by early.

This week’s activities are just the start of a busy sea-

There will be live music, a 50/50 raffle, a BMX Stunt Show, and food and vendors will provide something for everyone.”

Hosler expressed her gratitude to the Car Show Committee for planning what has become, in just a few years, one of the most popular events in the area. She also thanked the events sponsors, which currently includes BB&T Bank, Chiropractic Services, Citadel, Collision Zone, Floor Coverings

going. I know that.”

The Chadds Ford Barn Shops will have an informal reopening on Aug. 16, and a grand opening with special events and attractions on Sept. 16 from noon to 8 p.m. For information on Arden + James, and updates on the Barn Shops, visit www. ardenandjames.com.

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

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town’s streets and outskirts, in preparation for what will become her largest, most quantifiable lea p from those first steps taken years ago: Participation in a full 26.2-mile marathon this November in Philadelphia.

For Rodriguez, running has become not only a personal journey, but a shared one. From Aug. 2 to just a few days before the second annual La Communidad Hispana 5K, Family Walk and Kid’s Dash event on Sept. 23 in Anson B. Nixon Park, Rodriguez will supervise a bilingual training session to prepare runners and walkers for the September event.

“I want to see more people exercising in my own community,” she said. “I want to see more participating in races like this one, for their own health and wellness. Running is not just good for your health. It will change your life, and I want to change somebody’s life.”

“It’s incredible knowing people like Janet, because that’s what my whole mission has been,”

said Progressive Fitness Coaching owner David Berger, who will serve as the event’s race director.

“To hear someone else own the same like-minded principles in an effort to get an entire community to take a healthier approach to life is nothing short of inspiring.”

In addition to the three races, the event will include family activities, food, live music by Angeles de Mexico, a pinata demonstration with Casa Guanajuato, goodie bags and event T-shirts. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners in each event. Proceeds will support LCH’s health center, social assistance services, and education and workforce development programs.

The theme, “All One Under the Sun,” was conceived by LCH to celebrate the entire Kennett Squarearea population, said Laura Mackiewicz, LCH’s community engagement manager.

“This event will not only serve as a fundraiser for LCH, but it is also an opportunity to bring out the entire community to enjoy

a morning of health and wellness, one that is open to any and all. As a nonprofit community health center, we believe in high-quality, affordable, accessible care for everyone. We want our event to reflect the core of our mission.”

The Sept. 23 race underscores the focus that LCH places on health and wellness in the local Latino community. In addition to the training sessions -which may evolve into a running club -- LCH sponsors weekly community walks, and partners with the Chester County Food Bank to offer healthy cooking classes, all in English and Spanish.

“We create these environments as a means of getting as much information about health education out as possible, and follow it up with connections to local resources,” Mackiewicz said. “It’s an easy transition from ‘Here’s the next step to live a healthier life’ to ‘Here’s a way to do it.’”

At LCH’s 2016 5K race, Rodriguez finished first in the women’s division, but her focus throughout the course, she said, was not

just maintaining her own pace, but helping those around her. She spotted a young boy running beside her, but rather than attempt to outrun him, she offered him encouragement. At the end of the race, he thanked her for supporting him to the finish line.

“I want to see more people run faster than I do,” she said. “I want to support people. When I am running, I am cheering. I tell

those around me, ‘Come on! You’re strong! You can do it!’”

La Communidad

Hispana’s “All One Under the Sun” fundraiser 5K will take place on Sept. 23, beginning with registration at 8 a.m. in Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square. For complete information about the event and to register, visit www. lacommunidadhispana.org/ event/lch-5k-family-walk-

childrens-dash.

Janet Rodriguez’s training sessions will take place Aug. 2 to Sept. 20, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Monday practice will take place at at Anson B. Nixon Park, and Wednesday practices will take place at the Kennett High School track.

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

Chester County advances in ranking as eighth most innovative digital county in the nation

Center for Digital Government survey

Chester County’s increased advancement in digital technology has earned it a higher ranking among America’s 3,000plus counties. The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and National Association of Counties (NACo) have placed Chester County as eighth in the nation for best technology practices, including initiatives that save tax dollars, boost transparency, focus on cyber security and citizen engagement.

Chester County was evaluated and recognized by the Digital Counties Survey in 2016, earning a 10th place slot. The eighth-place award was presented earlier this week at the NACo Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

Recognizing Chester County’s achievements, the judging panel noted: Whereas last year was one of broad steps, this year is one of efficiency and nuance for Chester County. The County has begun to include “snapshots” of local eateries’ most recent inspections online so they are accessible via mobile devices, using existing software and no new funding. The County also partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey to provide county residents updates on water conditions and now include civil e-filing, which allows litigants to initiate cases and access files online. In addition to these smaller steps, Chester County was one of the first counties in the region to do introduce Text to 9-1-1.

Chester County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone and Terence

Farrell accepted the award at this week’s NACo Annual Conference.

“Chester County continues to make a concerted effort to develop digital systems that will improve and enhance our services, and make them much more user-friendly for our citizens,” said Commissioner Cozzone.

“As technology continues to grow, so too will our effort to innovate and adapt,” noted Commissioner Farrell.

“This award acknowledges the work undertaken by our Department of Computing and Information Services, our Digital Communications personnel and those from many other many departments. Congratulations go to all of them for their efforts.”

CDG executive director Todd Sander said: “Digital counties are leveraging technology to improve the ways they conduct business

and engage with citizens in increasingly innovative and exciting ways. The Center for Digital Government congratulates this year’s winners for their work to reduce costs, encourage citizen engagement, increase efficiencies and proactively address citizen expectations.”

The Digital Survey is conducted annually in the spring. All U.S. counties are invited to participate in the survey, which examines the overall technology programs and plans of the county. This year marks the 15th annual survey and details of winners can be found at:

http://www.govtech. com/dc/digital-counties/ Digital-Counties-Survey2017-Winners-Announed. html.

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significance.

The Delaware-based winery unveiled its newest line in honor of fallen Delaware State Police Corporal

Stephen J. Ballard, who was killed in the line of duty in Bear, Del., last April. Ballard, an 8 ½-year veteran of the police force, was survived by his wife, Louise Cummings, and their 5-year-old daughter, Abigail.

For every bottle of Blue Line White that is sold, Harvest Ridge Winery will donate $1 to the Stephen Ballard Memorial Fund, which was established to help Ballard’s wife and daughter. If a full case is sold, Harvest Ridge will make a donation of $24 to the fund.

This spring, winery owner Chuck Nunan found that Harvest Ridge had a smallbatch white wine at its

Elk, Quarryville, Little Britain, and even Rising Sun, Md.

The page has already garnered a large number of followers with posts about everything from current happenings to historical photos of the area. The administrators are very pleased that there is a rapidly growing online community of people sharing their love of Oxford.

“We have a diverse network of friends, family, neighbors, colleagues and friends in our community,” Mowday wrote in an email

Marydel, Del., vineyard, and asked the winery’s customers to come up with a name for it. On May 4, the winery posted the following on its Facebook page:

“We need your help!! We have a new white wine blend and want your help naming it. This wine will be released only once. Limited quantities. 40 percent Vidal Blanc, 40 percent Traminette, 10 percent Viognier, 10 percent Chardonnay. 100 perent magic. Post your suggestions here. We’ll choose a winner end of day on Saturday. Prizes for winner!”

On May 5 at 9:41 a.m., Beth Rosebrooks posted, “Name it in honor of Cpl. Ballard and donate part of the proceeds to his foundation. Call it Blue Line Wine.”

“We had a small-production white wine and we knew we wanted to do something special with it, name-wise,” said Kristi Wyatt, Harvest Ridge

about the page. He said that he wants the page to be a “place to share community pride, past, present or future.”

People can post about community programs, nonprofit fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, business reviews, or community alerts. The page can also be a used to make people aware of lost pets in the area. Employers and potential employees can connect on the page. It can also be a place to stay informed about local government happenings and local news.

According to Mowday, the administrators also want the page to be a place where

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Winery sales manager. “As supporters of our law enforcement community, we felt that it was a perfect suggestion. An anonymous donor saw Chuck talking about the wine’s release on the local news, and has offered to double any donations we make,” Wyatt said.

The wine is being sold at the Harvest Ridge Winery tasting room, on its website, www.harvestridgewinery. com, and at farmers markets and select events in Pennsylvania, while supplies last.

Harvest Ridge Winery’s contributions don’t end with its Blue Line White.

On May 20, the winery presented a $16,000 check to the First State Chapter 1 of the Disabled American

To date, nearly $400,000 has been raised for the Corporal Stephen Ballard Memorial Fund through donations made at the Bear-area Wawa, including a $100,000 contribution from Wawa. The public can still make a donation through the Delaware State Troopers Association Fund, via a check made payable to the DSTA-Stephen Ballard Memorial Fund. All checks should be sent to the fund at P.O. Box 168, Cheswold, DE 19936.

people can make friends and share historical pictures about the area. They want people to share their stories about Oxford, too.

In addition to Mowday, the administrators are Dave McGowan, Zoe Walsh, Philip Berkowich, and Melissa Devine.

There is a very purposeful and definite focus on positivity for the page—the administrators do not want the page to devolve into just another online place for people to complain and hurl insults at each other.

Geoff Henry, the mayor of Oxford Borough, is an enthusiastic fan of the page. He lauded the efforts of the

local residents who wanted to establish a page that is free of the hatred and hostility that have consumed other online message boards.

“It’s been a wonderful page so far,” Henry said.

“It’s a page dedicated to positive activity, and I congratulate them on setting up a Facebook page that is positive in nature. They’ve done a great job. This kind of page is very much needed.”

Mowday said that the page will bring together people who are passionate about the community and its people.

Veterans, raised from the proceeds of the winery’s fourth annual Food Truck Competition, held March 31 and April 1.

This year’s gift will help pay for a new transport van for the chapter’s members. It was the third consecutive year Harvest

The "O-Town Speak Up New & Improved" message board aims to embrace community pride.

“We hope that [people] make new friends, find old friends and leave with a sense of pride of community,” he wrote.

Current business owners increase investment in downtown Oxford

By Steven Hoffman Staff Writer

The Candy Case occupied one of the best and most visible spaces in downtown Oxford until it closed earlier this year.

Almost immediately, the team behind LOLA’s Boutique, the popular women’s boutique at 57 South Third Street, had interest in opening their own candy store in the building at 1 South Third Street.

“We all loved the idea of a candy store in town,” explained Debra Kline, who partners with her sister, Nancy Ware Sapp, and Deb Berkalez on LOLA’s.

After a successful first year with the boutique, they decided to develop a plan for a candy store. They then embarked on a remodel of the inside of the building to support the vision that they have for it.

Kline said that they want the candy store to have an old-time feel to it, and they want to create a different shopping experience for customers—especially children.

Kline grew up in Nottingham and fondly recalls walking to a local store for candy. While working at LOLA’s, all three of the owners have noticed the large number of children in town who might enjoy a regular trip

to a candy store.

Kline said that they are working hard to get the new store open. It will be called Toot Sweets, and it could debut as early as September. Kline said that the name of the store references a nickname— Toot—that she had as a child, as well as the name of a song from the musical “Chitty-Chitty Bang Bang.”

While plans are still being developed, Kline said that they do want to offer homemade gelato at Toot Sweets. Several people who will work at Toot Sweets are training to perfect the dessert.

Donna Hosler, the executive director of

The sounds of old-time music

Old Fiddlers Picnic returns to Hibernia Park on Aug. 12

On Aug. 12, Chester County welcomes hundreds of musicians and music lovers to celebrate traditional music at the annual Old Fiddlers’ Picnic. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hibernia County Park in Wagontown.

Beginning at 9 a.m., groups and individuals may register to play on the main stage. Solo acts are allotted 10 minutes; groups of two or more may have up to 20 minutes. At 10 a.m., Remington Riders take center stage, leading into a continually changing slate of performers. A highlight of the day is the jamming and singing

taking place throughout the venue. Visitors can stroll through the event grounds and listen to the blend of music heard on Fiddlers’ Field. In the woodlands flanking the stage, musicians play tunes using a variety of instruments such as guitars, banjos and mandolins, and perform styles such as bluegrass, old-time and gospel. Lawn chairs are encouraged. Canopies, tents and alcohol are not permitted. Pets are welcome but must be on a six-foot lead.

The Old Fiddlers’ Picnic features more than 30 vendors offering a variety of craft items and novelties, as well as food options with menus

ranging from BBQ and empanadas to kettle corn and smoothies. Tours of the 19th century Hibernia Mansion are offered throughout the afternoon beginning at 1 p.m. A $3 donation per person is requested.

Children and those new to string instruments are encouraged to come learn by observing and talking to the musicians in this relaxed atmosphere. Instrument demonstrations, beginner jam sessions, and children’s activities are also planned.

Old Fiddlers’ souvenir shirts, hats and – new this year – picnic totes are available for purchase. All

Oxford Mainstreet Inc., said that it’s very fortunate to have current business owners who have been successful that now want to increase their investment in Oxford’s downtown.

In addition to the work that the LOLA’s team is doing with Toot Sweets, the Sawmill Grill’s ownership is working on plans for the space next door to the restaurant that was previously occupied by Limelife Planners. Limelife Planners has moved to 13 South Third Street.

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

stage performers receive a 2017 commemorative ribbon.

The rain date for the event is Aug. 13. Parking is $5 per car, with no admission fee. Gates open at 8:30 a.m.

Known originally as the Chester and Delaware Counties’ Old Fiddlers,

the event was the idea of Mr. S.L. Anderson. The event, coordinated by Christian Sanderson, began at Crystal Springs Park outside Parkesburg and later moved to Lenape Park, south of West Chester. When Lenape Park closed in 1980, Chester County Parks & Recreation offered to sponsor the event at Hibernia County Park. Hibernia County Park is in Wagontown, four miles north of Coatesville off the Route 82 exit of the Route 30 Bypass. Call 610-383-3812 or visit cheso.org/parks for more information.

Engineers share plans for proposed State Road sidewalk project

By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer

Before a small gathering of local residents, members of McMahon Transportation Engineers & Planners shared plans for a proposed sidewalk project in West Grove that, if agreed to by the township, will construct a sidewalk along the south side of State Road, and be completed in two phases.

As part of a special meeting of the London Grove Township Board of Supervisors held on July 26, the project team of Stephen Giampaolo, John Tyson and Dan Wanger gave a presentation that board chairman Richard Scott-Harper emphasized is “still in the investigative stage.”

If it’s built, the sidewalk project would be completed in two phases. The first phase would include the construction of a sidewalk extending from Route 841-Wickerton Road to the corner of Schoolhouse Road and State Road. The second phase would create a sidewalk from Schoolhouse Road to the Church of the Nazarene, and would also include the possibility of adding a sidewalk along Rosehill Road and Schoolhouse Road.

Giampaolo broke down

the planned project in terms of purpose and need.

A sidewalk, he said, would create a safe and continuous pedestrian access route in the area, and serve as a connector between Avon Grove High School, the surrounding neighborhoods and Goddard Park and its trail system. Creating a new pedestrian network could then lead to the construction of more sidewalks throughout the township.

“Several municipalities emphasize the need for multi-modal sidewalk projects, that incorporate both pedestrian and bicycle lanes,” Giampaolo said. “There’s criteria that will help design the sidewalk. It’s a classic retro-fit project, and not one being built by a developer who creates a housing development and constructs a sidewalk as part of it.”

Giampaolo said that this firm recommends two options, that both include the construction of a fivefoot-wide sidewalk. One option would also include a one-foot offset on the street side and a one-foot buffer on the property side. The other option would include a three-foot grass buffer on the property side and a one-foot buffer on the street side. Depressed curbs and driveway aprons would also be constructed

at all driveways.

Giampaolo said that several factors will be considered in the proposed construction, including the need for additional drainage, the re-placement of mailboxes and utilities, maximizing sight distance at all cross streets, creating right-of-way easements and providing for landscape restoration.

Giampaolo said that if the project is undertaken, the road will will remain accessible to traffic.

With the preliminary engineering design of the project completed, the plan now is to secure grant funding, which McMahon will do in collaboration with the township. The final design and the timeline of construction, Giampaolo said, will be dependent upon the source of the funding -- whether it be from federal or state (PennDOT) money.

Scott-Harper said at this stage, the township is not looking to fund the project.

“I am counting on getting funding,” he said. “That’s the best solution to me. If we don’t [obtain funding], we will face that decision when we get there. We have saved a lot of money over the past five or six years, and we’ve been stockpiling that so that we can do some capital projects, but we haven’t gotten the final

price tag on this yet.”

While the project, if approved, is not likely to cost local homeowners anything if funding is secured, some in the audience asked if the inclusion of a sidewalk would increase or decrease the property values of homes affected by the project.

“I’m not a realtor, but I would think that adding a safety feature to your property and to the neighborhood would improve the property value,” said supervisor Dave Connors.

Giampaolo said that an optimal timeline for the project is to bid it out for construction during the winter.

“Once we get the contractor on board and get signed contracts, these guys are ready to go in March,” he said. “They should be able to get this done by the end of [next] summer. Once we get final design, that’s when we analyze the project, look at the quantity of concrete needed, and how much manpower is going to be needed.”

Scott-Harper told the audience that discussions to create a sidewalk along State Road began a few years ago, when the township first applied for a grant, which he said was rejected.

“In our workings

[with] intergovernmental people, they told us that ‘if you really want to do something like that, you have to have some engineering plans,’” he said. “McMahon seemed to be the one that we thought was most qualified, and had the most experience in applying for grant money.”

“The thing that municipalities need to do is create a project that has a purpose and a need, but also can fit within a certain budget that’s attractive to those who review these grant applications,” Giampaolo said.

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

Letter to the Editor

An open letter to all high school football coaches

Dear Coach:

It is now August, the time of the year when you can practically breathe in the very first scents of the fall, and taste the anticipation of walking up and down the practice fields of your summer workouts, charting the progress of the players before you, performing offensive and defensive drills station to station in the sweltering heat, and determining in your mind where they will line up on that first Friday night of the season, now just weeks away.

There is a familiarity to high school football that is both comforting and ritualistic; it is a generous and significant slice of Americana, felt and seen in the makings of its visual pageantry. It is the golden glow of archlights high above a stadium; the school colors worn by fans and players, bright against a setting autumn sun; and the look of a teenager’s eyes partially obscured behind a helmet’s grill, looking to you for direction. High school football is also a sport of sounds: the brassy bombast of the band, leading the team onto the field; and the high pitch encouragement of cheerleaders and patrons.

There are other sounds. Do you hear them? It is the punishing crack of helmet upon helmet. It is the thrashing of a fullback’s body as he attempts to puncture his way through a tiny hole in the line. It is the gruesome wail of a teenage lineman who has just received a pancake block that levels him to the ground. There is another sound, too, that neither you or any other football coach has ever heard.

It is the sound of a human brain shaking in its skull, caused by a violent hit to the helmet, causing the brain to slide back and forth forcefully against the skull’s inner walls. It may lead to bleeding in the brain. It causes symptoms such as prolonged drowsiness and confusion, which can lead to other conditions, and it can be fatal.

Last week, Baltimore Ravens lineman John Urschel announced his retirement from the National Football League, in part because of his desire to complete his doctorate in mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. There is another reason why Urschel retired. He read the findings of a report published by the medical journal JAMA, indicating that 99 percent of brains from deceased former NFL players that were examined for a study contained chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

Urschel is 14th player to retire at age 30 or younger this offseason. Twenty players retired at 30 or younger during the 2016 offseason, and the trend shows no sign of letting up. The study is the largest of its kind and examined the brains of 202 deceased former football players in all. Aside from the brains of former NFL players, CTE was found in 48 of 53 college players... and three of 14 high school players. If these statistics are indeed correct, that means that if you coach a 42-member squad this fall, nearly 20 percent of them already have some form of CTE.

In a society that continues to create ways to further perpetuate a selfish “importance” on the individual, coaching remains a selfless endeavor. You, and the assistants who will flank you on the sidelines this fall, belong to a fraternity of brothers who have the gift to see beyond the Xs and the Os and into the aspirations of young men who wish to succeed on the playing field. You are also entrusted with the maintaining their safety, so we include the following recommendations, as you prepare for this season:

1. Eliminate full-body contact during early summer workouts.

2. Emphasize speed, endurance and agility rather than tackling or blocking. It’s better to be smart and prepared in football than just tough.

3. Teach the proper method tackling, emphasizing that bringing an opponent to the ground can be done more effectively by reaching for his legs rather than his head.

4. Stress the importance of head position when preparing to be tackled.

5. Continue to explore ways to get independent doctors on the sidelines.

6. Give trophies for proper tackling, not punishing hits. Suspend any player who delivers an overtly punishing blow to an opponent, for an entire season. Bring attention to his dangerous decision in front of everyone -- fellow players and fans.

A coach is charged with the responsibility of helping to mold young minds. Now is your opportunity to help save them, and in the process, help save the game itself. Best of luck this season.

State lawmakers should look to cut spending when developing a budget

Letter to the Editor:

This is a response to the opinion piece about the state budget that was written by State Representative Eddie Day Pashinsky (D121st Legislative District) in the Wednesday, July 19 issue of the Chester County Press. In his piece, Pashinsky mentions several options for resolving the current budget crisis—yet none of them include reductions in spending. Many of them rely on increased taxes and fees, including increasing the personal income tax rate, increasing certain sales taxes and imposing a new tax on natural gas and liquids extraction from the Marcellus Shale production sites throughout the state (which would drive up util-

ity bills for taxpayers using natural gas).

As any rational adult knows, when they face financial problems, they immediately need to review their spending first and then sort out additional options to resolve any budgeting issues. I understand this topic. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with an MBA in Finance who worked in the banking and investment industries for 24 years, I’ve analyzed balance sheets, reviewed how companies function and why some fail. I fully comprehend the nuances of budgeting and finance.

All families in this state live month by month meeting their family budgets and if they don’t, the sensible ones do the intelligent

thing—they cut spending. I believe that millions of people around this state and the nation are sick and tired of politicians telling them that they don’t pay their “fair share” of taxes, and thus, need to pay more taxes and higher fees to balance budgets in supporting already bloated, inefficient and often wasteful government programs. I have a recommendation for Rep. Pashinsky and every person serving in government here in Pennsylvania and around the nation—make government abide by the common sense guidelines that all taxpayers follow: cut wasteful and unnecessary spending first, then if that is insufficient, consider revenue raising options.

President Reagan once said, “The closest thing to eternal life is a government program.” Government is too big, it is bloated, its programs are often inefficient and do not serve the public as well as they should. There is plenty of room to cut spending throughout government. I do not believe for a second that “there’s no place left to cut.” That is a fallacy and an insult to every hard-working taxpayer who does find places to cut to balance their own family budget. So here’s a message to all those in government: cut wasteful spending first before you think about raising our taxes. We’ll all be better served if you do.

A ‘thank-you’ to those who supported the Anson B. Nixon Park Trout Rodeo

The Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) and the Brandywine Red Clay

Brook Trout Sponsors

Brandywine Red Clay Alliance

White Clay Creek Fly FishersTom Plebani & Phil Sumpter

Colledge Tire & Auto of Kennett Square

Davis Accounting

Euro Auto Repair-Joe Wotypka

Gilmore & Associates Engineers

Kennett Area YMCA

Brown Trout Sponsors

Bernardon Architects, PC

Ron Blittersdorf’s Automotive

Chardy Memorials

Fenstermacher & Co., CPA’s MacElree Harvey, LTD

Phillips Mushroom Farms Pack-N-Ship

Rainbow Trout Sponsors Before & After Car Repair

Burton’s Barber Shop Creek Side Diner

Fran Keller Eatery

Giant Food Stores

Kennett Square Inn

McDonald’s

Pratt’s Greenhouse- Bill Reynolds

Recreation Resource USA

Richard’s Automotive

Sam’s Sub Shop

Starbucks-Kennett Square

State Farm Insurance-Mike Moyer

Taylor Oil & Propane

Torelli’s Custom Apparel

Umbreit, Korengel & Associates Waywood Beverage Co.

Failing to consider alternate

revenues hurts families and businesses

By State Rep. Mark Mustio

44th Legislative District

Right now, Gov. Tom Wolf and legislators are desperately scrambling to find substantial, recurring revenue to close out the 2017-2018 state budget. If you’ve been paying attention, you know that this is no easy feat. Right now, the budget is set at $32 billion and they need at least $700 million more to make ends meet.

Amidst trying to fill a huge void in revenue, our Governor and some in the General Assembly have blatantly overlooked arguably the most common sense option for such revenue, to the tune of an estimated

$300 to $400 million annually for Pennsylvania. I’m talking about the legalization of Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) in liquor licensed locations. Let me make this clear. We are not, as the big casinos claim, talking about placing “mini casinos” on every corner. Our proposal would give our local businesses and fraternal organizations the chance to place five or fewer VGTs in their location to attract patrons and gain a new stream of revenue at a time when it is desperately needed – for their business as well as the Commonwealth.

What’s most important to keep in mind is that thousands of illegal VGTs are

here in Pennsylvania, right now. They are being operated out of locations with no regulation, no oversight and no money back to local and state governments. It is morally and fiscally irresponsible for our legislators to not, at the very least, regulate this existing industry. When you consider that regulation would deliver local share back to all 67 counties plus provide substantial funds dedicated to help problem gaming, you must really begin to wonder the political motives at play here. Why would our Governor and some legislators coldly turn their backs on the hardworking small business owners who have elected them into office?

Consider the million-dollar ad campaigns being run by Las Vegas casinos. Casinos don’t want to share an inch of the playing field with small businesses and are in fact lobbying hard to silence them completely. Don’t let them silence you!

Every single liquor licensed location in Pennsylvania should make their voice heard. Every hard-working taxpayer should make their voice heard. Pick up the phone today. Call your legislators and the Governor and tell them to stop choosing casinos over local businesses. Tell them to regain common sense and prioritize the needs of Pennsylvania – not Las Vegas!

County hosts junior Chinese delegation

Chester County’s cultural, business and education ties with China strengthened this week with the arrival of 40 junior Chinese representatives to the county.

The China Blue Junior Journalist group, students ages 9 to 14 from the Zhenjiang Province, met with county government, business, education and tourism representatives at the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau on July 21 before touring Longwood Gardens.

The students, selected to travel to North America by the Zhejiang Television Station Children’s Channel, presented handmade gifts and interviewed Chester County representatives for news productions that will be edited and aired after their return to China.

Welcoming the young

delegation was Mike Grigalonis of the Chester County Economic Development Council; Paul B. Redman of Longwood Gardens; Susan Hamley of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau; and Tiffany Lawson of the Governor’s Commission on Asian American Affairs. Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell, who has spearheaded the Chester County China Initiative, prepared a taped welcome for the group.

“The continued development of the relationship between China and Chester County brings lasting benefits to businesses, schools, colleges and universities, and to the residents of our community,” Farrell said.

“Because we have made an effort to establish these

ties, Chester County was the only area outside of New York City and Philadelphia to be included on the China Blue 14-day itinerary.”

Mike Grigaloni of the Chester County Economic Development Council, said, “The China Blue group represents the 10th delegation we have hosted in the last two years. We have gotten Chester County ‘on the map’ in China, and believe the more Chinese civic, business, and student leaders we can expose to Chester County, the more likely we are to attract visitors, investments, and business opportunities.”

Highlighting the range of horticultural education and training opportunities that are already being undertaken by Chinese students at Longwood Gardens, Longwood’s President and CEO Paul Redman said,

“We are fortunate to have partnerships with gardens in Shanghai, China and Shenzhen, China which enable students and staff to come to Longwood to study, and offers our students and staff learning opportunities in China as well.”

During the formal presentation, Tiffany Lawson presented the group with a letter of welcome from Gov. Tom Wolf.

The 40 China Blue Junior Journalist delegates were selected from hundreds of candidates in the Zhenjiang region. They have already interviewed attendees during the National People’s Congress in Beijing, and have been increasing their interview skills in Philadelphia and Chester County. The students will also visit the Chinese Consulate General and will tour the XinHua news

The

agency and Bloomberg Media in New York City.

“Tourists from China who come to Chester County are second in number only to Great Britain,” said Susan Hamley, executive director of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau. “And we estimate that, by 2020, Chester County will welcome more

visitors from China than any other overseas country.”

While in the area, the group was hosted by DENO International Education Consultants, an organization that works with Chinese public and private schools to assist Chinese students studying in the United States, and especially in Chester County.

Students continue research at Bucktoe Cemetery site

The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) is continuing and expanding its summer archaeological program at the Bucktoe Cemetery Living History Classroom and former site of the New Garden Memorial UAME Church.

Beginning in 2014, TLC and New Garden Memorial UAME partnered with the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Migrant Education Program to bring students out to the Bucktoe Cemetery. The students alternate between

class and field days to learn about area history and archaeological techniques. With the funding awarded this year by CCRES and the Mushroom Festival, additional supplies were purchased and the program expanded to include not just archaeological field work, but a lab component. This will allow students to further learn the complete archaeological cycle from research to cataloging of artifact collections. Students will have a chance to excavate artifacts, clean and examine them.

This year’s excavations continue to expand on the work of previous summers as the students uncover debris from the church including charcoal, plaster, tile, window glass, and mortar. Further excavations will hopefully determine the exact church footprint and locate the kitchen that lay adjacent to the church.

Utilizing the Bucktoe Cemetery Living History Classroom in partnership with the Migrant Education Program helps the students learn a little more about the area’s history where they

live and learn. The New Garden Memorial UAME church is considered to have been a link on the Underground Railroad and was an important site within the regional free African American community. When in the field, students take hikes to other historic sites on the adjacent Bucktoe Creek and Chandler Mill Nature Preserves to see the connections that make up the recently designated Lower Red Clay Creek Local Historic District. TLC and New Garden

Memorial UAME church partnered together beginning in 2010 to help restore the Bucktoe Cemetery, final resting place of nine African American Civil War soldiers and over 120 additional individuals. The original log church on the site burned and was replaced with a larger stone church. This church burned around 1904 at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan, at which point the members moved the church to its current location on East Linden Street in Kennett Square. The excavations

over the past years have been focused on finding the exact location of the church foundation while also identifying as many graves as possible in order to provide every individual buried on the site with a headstone. TLC’s mission is to ensure the preservation and stewardship of open space, natural resources, historic sites, and working agricultural lands throughout Southern Chester County. More information on TLC can be found at TLCforSCC.org.

OXFORD WALMART INCIDENTS

On July 18 at about 1:20 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police were called to the Oxford Walmart parking lot, where a wallet had been stolen from a car belonging to a 30-year-old Kirkwood woman.

On July 14 at 4:26 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police Avondale charged Ashley Marie Gregor, 29, of Coatesville, for criminal trespass at the Oxford Walmart store.

A man and woman were charged with retail theft on June 19 at the Oxford Walmart store, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. Police said Amanda Dolores Rivera, 24, of West Chester, and Kyle William Rivera, 26, of Nottingham, put merchandise into a shopping cart and, while one acted as a lookout, they both fled the store without paying. They were charged with theft.

THEFT AND DRUG CHARGES

A 16-year-old boy was charged with retail theft at the Kennett Square Walmart on July 27, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. While he was being charged, police discovered the teen also had drug paraphernalia and a small amount of marijuana. Drug charges were also filed.

CAMPER SHOT

An Oxford woman reported to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale on July 27 that an unoccupied camper parked on her property had been shot with a pellet gun, causing

damage, police said.

CASH STOLEN FROM CAR

An unlocked car parked in the driveway of a home on Brooks Road in Pocopson Township was entered overnight on July 22 and $40 in cash was taken, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS

A 27-year-old man from Lincoln University was charged with public intoxication and causing a disturbance at the Wawa store in West Nottingham on July 12 at 7:03 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale. He was cited and released.

CAR STOLEN

Between July 26 and 28, a 1999 green Ford Taurus was stolen from 703 Commons Drive in Lower Oxford Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police Avondale.

BURGLARY SUSPECT

CAUGHT

Southern Chester County Regional Police have announced that Kyle Lemon, 19, of West Grove, was arrested for receiving stolen property on July 17.

Police responded to a call at 7:20 a.m. about a person walking in the middle of Broad Run Road in New Garden Township. Lemon was found carrying a backpack containing items taken in a burglary in Delaware and a theft from an unlocked car in Delaware.

Franklin Township launches petition to get stop signs installed

By John Chambless Staff Writer

Community concerns about the intersection of Appleton and Strickerville roads in Franklin Township have resulted in an online petition effort that is being posted on the township’s website.

The main page has added a prominent banner, reading, “Help convince PennDOT to install a 4-way stop at the intersection.” Viewers who click on the link are taken to an explanatory page that reads, in part:

“A 108-acre farm located at the intersection of Appleton and Strickerville roads was recently purchased by an Amish family who are operating an organic dairy farm. People who travel Appleton Road know that this road can become a speedway, with cars, trucks and heavy equipment traveling at speeds greater than the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit of 40 mph is considered too fast by many.

“Some drivers mistake this intersection for a 4-way stop intersection and proceed onto

Appleton Road after stopping and collide with oncoming traffic,” the message reads. “The township is aware of one death and two serious accidents at this intersection, and many non-reportable accidents as well. The township has been asking PennDOT as far back as 2010 to improve safety at this intersection.”

The farm property spans the intersection, and was recently sold to Amish families who are operating a dairy farm. The family members, including children, must cross the road several times a day to perform chores, and their horsedrawn buggies and wagons pose a risk to speeding traffic.

“The Board of Supervisors and many residents worry that a terrible accident could occur,” the online message continues. The township “Call to Action” lists several steps, including, “Establish a dialogue with PA elected officials, Rep. John Lawrence, and Sen. Andrew Dinniman; Use social media networks; Collect signatures; Perform a traffic study,

independent of PennDOT, using additional, relevant criteria to develop a recommendation for a remedy; Contact Lancaster County Municipalities for their experience managing traffic safety issues with horse-drawn carriages.”

The petition asks residents to add their voices to the stopsign effort by writing to PennDOT district executive Kennett McClain at his address in King of Prussia.

In June, Franklin Township Board of Supervisors chairman John Auerbach shared a letter he wrote several years ago about road conditions in the township. “In my 35 years of living here, the Franklin Township and PennDOT have made significant improvements in the quality of our roads in the form of signage, drainage, shoulder improvements and some adjustments to curves and hills,” Auerbach wrote. “Unfortunately, the basic configuration of our roads lacks the engineered design of new roads. As our area developed, the unsealed

paths that served early farms were just paved, without employing engineering techniques. We have well-maintained roads that are poorly designed with bad curves, hills, bumps, and many driveways with inadequate sight distance”

In the case of the proposed stop signs, Auerbach wrote, “A four-way stop this intersection would surely be a traffic calming feature and increase safety for drivers, horsedrawn carriages, and pedestrians. The fourway stop sign system installed at routes 896 and 841 has been a huge success in reducing the number and severity of traffic conflicts. The primary advantage of the four-way is that traffic in all directions must stop. If there is a conflict, the vehicle velocity is low, and serious injuries are avoided.”

For more information on the petition, visit www.franklintownship. us.

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

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA • PUBLIC NOTICE •

The following is a true and correct copy of a joint resolution of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Pennsylvania. Consistent with the procedures prescribed by Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution, the General Assembly first proposed the amendment during the 2016 session and approved it for a second time during the 2017 session of the legislature. As required by Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution and statutory law, the Secretary of the Commonwealth has caused the proposed amendment to be published here.

Pursuant to law, the Secretary of the Commonwealth will submit the proposed amendment to the electors of Pennsylvania in the form of a ballot question at the Municipal Election to be held on November 7, 2017. If a ballot question is approved by a majority of electors voting on it, the corresponding amendment becomes part of the Constitution.

Those parts of the joint resolution that appear in BOLD PRINT are the words of the Constitution that are proposed by the General Assembly for addition or deletion. If an amendment were approved, the words UNDERLINED would be added to the Constitution and the words in BRACKETS (e.g., [Constitution]) would be deleted. The unbolded words would remain unchanged in the Constitution.

Following the proposed amendment is the text of the question that will be placed on the ballot. Below the question is a “Plain English Statement” prepared by the Office of Attorney General, and published as required by law, indicating the purpose, limitations and effects of the ballot question upon the people of this Commonwealth.

Anyone who needs help reading this advertisement or who needs the text of the proposed amendment in an alternative format may call or write the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Room 210 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120, (717) 787-5280, ra-BCEL@pa.gov.

Pedro A. Cortés

Secretary of the Commonwealth

JOINT RESOLUTION 2017-1

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows:

Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of Pennsylvania is proposed in accordance with the provisions of Article XI:

That section 2(b)(vi) of Article VIII be amended to read:

§ 2. Exemptions and special provisions.

* * * (b) The General Assembly may, by law:

* * * (vi) Authorize local taxing authorities to exclude from taxation an amount based on the assessed value of homestead property. The exclusions authorized by this clause shall not exceed [one-half of the median assessed value of all] 100% of the assessed value of each homestead property within a local taxing jurisdiction. A local taxing authority may not increase the millage rate of its tax on real property to pay for these exclusions.

* * *

Section 2. (a) Upon the first passage by the General Assembly of this proposed constitutional amendment, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of this

proposed constitutional amendment.

(b) Upon the second passage by the General Assembly of this proposed constitutional amendment, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and shall transmit the required advertisements to two newspapers in every county in which such newspapers are published in sufficient time after passage of this proposed constitutional amendment. The Secretary of the Commonwealth shall submit this proposed constitutional amendment to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of and is in conformance with section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and which occurs at least three months after the proposed constitutional amendment is passed by the General Assembly.

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

AMENDING THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT EXCLUSION Ballot Question

Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to permit the General Assembly to enact legislation authorizing local taxing authorities to exclude from taxation up to 100 percent of the assessed value of each homestead property within a local taxing jurisdiction, rather than limit the exclusion to one-half of the median assessed value of all homestead property, which is the existing law?

Plain English Statement of the Office of Attorney General

The purpose of the ballot question is to amend Article VIII, Section 2(b)(vi) of the Pennsylvania Constitution to permit the General Assembly to pass a law authorizing local taxing authorities to increase the amount of assessed value of homestead property that may be excluded when determining the real estate tax owed for homestead property. If the ballot question is approved, the General Assembly could then pass a law authorizing local taxing authorities to exclude up to one-hundred percent (100%) of the assessed value of each homestead property when calculating the real estate tax owed on homestead property.

The Pennsylvania Constitution currently permits the General Assembly to pass a law authorizing local taxing authorities to exclude only a portion of the assessed value of homestead property when determining the amount of real estate tax owed. Under current law, the amount of assessed value that may be excluded from taxation cannot exceed one-half the amount of the median assessed value of all homestead property within a local taxing jurisdiction. Local taxing authorities may not increase the millage rate of its real property tax to pay for homestead property exclusions.

The effect of the ballot question would allow the General Assembly to pass a law increasing the amount of assessed value that local taxing authorities may exclude from real estate taxation for homestead property. Currently, local taxing authorities can exclude from taxation only up to one-half the amount of the median assessed value of all homestead property located in the local taxing jurisdiction. But if the ballot question is approved, the General Assembly would have authority to pass a law permitting local taxing authorities to exclude up to one-hundred percent (100%) of the assessed value of each homestead property. Local taxing authorities would continue to be prohibited from increasing the millage rate of its tax on real property to pay for the homestead exclusions.

The ballot question, by itself, does not authorize local taxing authorities to exclude up to one-hundred percent (100%) of the assessed value of each homestead property from real estate taxation. Local taxing authorities could not take such action unless and until the General Assembly passes a law authorizing them to do so. The ballot question authorizes the General Assembly to pass that law.

A new season of the arts at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens has announced its 2017-2018 performance series concert lineup, which includes notable names from the worlds of jazz, classical and world music. New this year is the first Winter Blues Festival, featuring the best of blues in both music and horticulture. The popular Wine & Jazz Festival returns on June 2. Tickets go on sale Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. For tickets, visit www.longwoodgardens. org.

Winter Blues Festival March 2, March 16, and March 29

Longwood presents legendary blues artists against the backdrop of the Main Conservatory, adorned with blue-flowering plants such as hydrangeas, blue poppies, and blue coleus. In addition to the lineup of blues performances, each Saturday in March will also feature free blues music among the flowers. The free blues performance schedule will be posted on www. longwoodgardens.org.

Wine & Jazz

Saturday, June 4

2 to 9 p.m.

Enjoy the sounds of live jazz in performance locations throughout the gardens as you savor the region’s finest wines.

Jean-Baptiste Robin

Saturday, Oct. 14

8 p.m.

From the Palace of Versailles, Jean-Baptiste Robin – known around the world for his interpretations of French organ repertoire –presents an evening of organ music.

Terell Stafford Quintet

Friday, Oct. 20

8 p.m.

Terell Stafford has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player” by piano legend McCoy Tyner. Stafford’s exceptionally expressive and well-defined musical talent allows him to dance in and around the rich trumpet tradition of his predecessors while making his own inroads.

Kenny Barron Trio

Friday, Nov. 10

8 p.m.

NEA Jazz Master and Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Kenny Barron is widely regarded as one of the best jazz pianists in the world. Barron has

an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies, and infectious rhythms.

Cristina Pato Quartet

Friday, Nov. 17

8 p.m.

Cristina Pato, known for her work with Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, brings her new album “Latina” to the gardens. With the help of her quartet, Pato explores what it means to be a Latina and a Galician bagpipe player. Audiencegoers will delight in Pato’s blend of bagpipe, Galician, and Spanish influences.

“The Acoustic Living Room” songs and stories with Kathy Mattea, featuring Bill Cooley

Saturday, Nov. 18

8 p.m.

Grammy Award-winning singer Kathy Mattea and her longtime collaborator, guitarist Bill Cooley, welcome you into “The Acoustic Living Room” to share songs and stories near and dear to their hearts. Her most recent album, “Calling Me Home,” is a collection of songs that celebrates the Appalachian culture of her native West Virginia.

The DePue Brothers Band: A Magical Grassical Christmas Tuesday, Nov. 28

8 p.m.

Celebrate the sounds of the Christmas season with The DePue Brothers Band. These four violinist brothers encompass a vivid blend of genres resulting in a style they refer to as “Grassical” -- a combination of bluegrass and classical music, with

elements of jazz, blues, and rock mixed in.

Cherish the Ladies: Celtic Christmas Wednesday, Nov. 29

8 p.m.

The Emmy award-winning Irish group Cherish the Ladies returns to celebrate the holiday season. As an engaging and successful ensemble, Cherish the Ladies has shared Irish traditions with audiences for more than 30 years.

Songbook: Steven Page and the Art of Time Ensemble

Tuesday, Feb. 6

8 p.m.

Steven Page, a founder and former lead of the iconic band Barenaked Ladies, joins Toronto’s highly inventive Art of Time Ensemble in an evening of songs by Randy Newman, Radiohead, Elvis Costello, Barenaked Ladies, and others. These gems are reinvented by some of the greatest minds in classical, pop, and jazz, and delivered by a defining voice in contemporary rock.

globalFEST on the Road — The New

Golden Age of Latin Music

Thursday, Feb. 8

8 p.m.

globalFEST is North America’s most important world music festival, and this season they are taking Orkesta Mendoza and Las Cafeteras on the road. Orkesta Mendoza and Las Cafeteras are two of today’s most exciting bands and are redefining Latin music. Indie mambo band Orkesta Mendoza, and alternative Chicano band Las Cafeteras, will share the stage.

Sérgio & Odair Assad with Avi Avital

Wednesday, Feb. 14

8 p.m.

Brazilian brothers and classical guitarists Sérgio and Odair Assad perform with Israeli mandolin player Avi Avital. The trio explore both classical repertoire reimagined for guitar and mandolin, as well as traditional choro music, a popular genre in Brazil known for its upbeat rhythms and bravura virtuosity.

Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet Friday, Feb. 16

8 p.m.

The Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet is committed to performing undiscovered

masterpieces as well as the standards of classical repertoire. Comprised of three members of the Berlin Philharmonic and pianist Markus Groh, the quartet will present a program by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Josef Suk, and Robert Schumann. Lúnasa Saturday, March 17

8 p.m.

Acknowledged as one of the best traditional Irish bands in recent times, Lúnasa modernizes traditional Irish music and brings it to life like never before.

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Quick impressions of rural scenes on view at Bookplace

By John Chambless Staff Writer

The 19 small paintings on display in the front room of the Bookplace shop in Oxford this month all depict rural Colerain Township, but there’s a nice universality to the locations. These summer and autumn fields, loosely but expressively painted by

John Weaver, could be just about anywhere, making them broadly appealing.

Weaver works as a vet, but spends his free time wandering the roads and fields near his home in Colerain Township, painting quickly on site and moving on. The small format of these untitled panels makes them very portable for

these painting treks. Taken as a whole, the show is like a series of first impressions that add up to a deep understanding of place.

The brushwork expresses the sweep of a hillside, the outline of a clump of trees, and the way plowed fields lead your eye to the horizon. There’s one winter scene and a couple of autumntoned views, but mostly these are tiny windows showing lush summer greens, brown furrows and light-blue skies.

Weaver doesn’t capture the details of a scene, but its essence – light, texture and warmth. He rarely exhibits, so these paintings will be a pleasant surprise to everyone who visits.

And, priced at $75 each, they are affordable enough to be a nice grouping of three or four together.

Done with deep affection for the rural landscape, these paintings have a warm glow and invite you to linger a while. They’re on display through August.

Bookplace (2373 Baltimore Pike, Oxford) is open Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Call 717-7154775 or visit www. bookplaceoxford.com. To contact Staff Writer John

MARY LOUISE CALDWELL

Mary Louise Caldwell, 95, of Orange City, Fla., formerly of Chatham and Coatesville, passed away on June 27 in Orange City with her daughter Sally at her side.

Her husband of 59 years, Solomon Pusey Caldwell, predeceased her on July 1, 2005. Born in Chatham, Mary grew up on a dairy farm and was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Moore. Mary graduated from West Chester State Teachers College in 1943 with a B.S. degree in physical and health education. She then taught physical education in Claymont, Del., and the Coatesville Area School District.

She married Pusey in 1946. During their years together, they lived in Camden, N.J., Pittsburgh, Pa., Pampa, Texas, Coatesville, Pa., Newark, Del., Stuart, Fla., and Orange City, Fla. Mary lived at John Knox Retirement Village in Orange City since 2002, where she was very active, leading activities, and helping and serving others. Every August, she looked forward to coming to Pennsylvania to visit with her whole family at the Moore Family Reunion at London Grove Friends Meeting. She and Pusey enjoyed traveling, which took them to all 50 states, Europe and the Holy Land. Mary was a birthright member of the Religious Society of Friends at the London Grove Meeting in London Grove. She loved the Lord and was an active member of the Presbyterian Church after her marriage. A member of Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church in Parkesburg for 25 years, she taught Sunday school and was president of Presbyterian Women’s Association. She was active with Girl Scouts and Children’s Parents Club.

Mary is survived by two sons, John William Caldwell of West Chester, and Stephen Pusey Caldwell of Columbia, Md.; one daughter, Sarah Anne Lundy of Pasadena, Calif.; grandsons Tom and Andrew Caldwell; and greatgrandchildren Bridget, Julia, and Finley. Granddaughter Allison predeceased Mary.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 1 p.m. Aug. 5 at London Grove Friends Meeting (500 W. Street Rd., Kennett Square). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mary Caldwell to JKV Foundation – Benevolence Fund. Mail to JKV Foundation, 101 Northlake Drive, Orange City, FL 32763. Online condolences may be made by visiting www. griecocares.com.

JOHN R. MACHAMER, JR.

John Robert Machamer, Jr., better known as “Mock the Painter,” died at the age of 66 on July 24. Best known for his quick wit and personality, Johnny enjoyed telling stories and cracking jokes. Always the entertainer, Johnny enjoyed spending time with his lifelong friends at the Upland AC. Originally a union painter with Local 921, John continued to work into his retirement. However, the biggest part of John’s life was his family. He spent most of his time with his devoted wife of 47 years, Teresa Machamer. On Friday nights, you could find them out to dinner, followed by dancing. John was especially proud of the family he and Teresa built together. He was always available to help or visit and enjoyed seeing his grandchildren playing sports or enjoying activities.

In addition to Teresa, he is survived by three children, Jodi (Zarrilli) Machamer, Terri Machamer, and Krista Bolmer and her husband Michael Bolmer; and his seven grandchildren, Matthew Zarrilli, Michael Bolmer, Jr., John (Jack) Zarrilli, John (Charlie) Machamer, Sara Zarrilli, Lilyanna Bolmer and Magnolia Bolmer. Johnny maintained a close relationship with his sibling, Tommy “Chico” Carrafa, Ronny Carrafa and Jude Morris. Although Mock lived in Chadds Ford, he always considered Upland home A memorial service was held Aug. 1. Interment will be held privately. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Avon Grove Lions Club, 600 N. Baker Station Rd., West Grove, PA 19390; or the Upland Fire Company, 1 Auburn Drive, Upland, PA 19015. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.

ROBIN L. THOMSON

Robin L. Thomson, 50, of Coatesville, passed away on July 23 at her residence.

She was the wife of Michael L. Thomson, with whom she shared 10 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of Dolores Bailey Santiago of West Grove and the late Richard Santiago.

Robin was a self-employed house cleaner for 25 years, retiring in 2015. She attended the Safe Harbor Baptist Church. Robin was an animal lover. She enjoyed walking, boating, motorcycle riding, and being with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by two brothers, Ricky Santiago and his wife Karen of Newark, Del., and Julius Santiago and his wife Florence of Newark, Del.; three sisters, Carmen Stoltzfus and her husband Roy of Lincoln University, Donna Oliver of Lincoln University, and Linda Pierce and her husband Paul of Peach Bottom, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.

W visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home (200 Rose Hill Rd., West Grove). Her memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Safe Harbor Baptist Church, 478 Daleville Road, Cochranville, PA 19330. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

L. GRACE EVERETT

L. Grace Everett, formerly of Oxford, passed away peacefully on July 25 in Chambersburg, Pa., where she lived for the past six years.

She was born in 1927 in Ashe County, N.C., to the late Reuben and Judy Dixon. She had several jobs throughout her life, including at Oxford Cabinet Mill in Oxford, Scarfo’s Restaurant in Nottingham, FMC in Kennett Square, and she retired from the Cyclop Corporation in Downingtown in 1996. Grace took pleasure in gardening, spending time outdoors, and being with family and friends. She

was a member of the Oxford Church of the Nazarene, where she enjoyed helping pass out Sunday school bulletins and counting offerings each week.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick Everett; and longtime companion, Harry Carr. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Mabel Dixon, Mattie Dixon, Mary Jones, Harvey Dixon, and Earsie Pennington. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Lapp (wife of Richard), in Chambersburg, Pa., and Judy Whitaker (wife of Jim), in New Castle, Del. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Stacia Horton (wife of Aaron) in Chambersburg, Jason Summers (husband of Courtney) in Chambersburg, and Fred Whitaker of Smyrna, Del. She also had two great-granddaughters that she adored, Hailey and Makenna Horton, daughters of Stacia and Aaron.

A funeral was held July 29. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. A special thank you to SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice in Chambersburg for helping care for Grace during her final weeks. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

JOAQUIN AYLLON CORDOVA

Joaquin Ayllon Cordova, 64, of West Grove, passed away on July 27 at the Life Care Hospital in West Chester. He was the husband of Evelia Castaneda of West Grove. Born in Almoloya de Alquisiras, Mexico, he was the son of the late Soledad Ayllon and Petra Cordova. He was a maintenance worker at Kaolin Mushroom Farms, Kennett Square. He enjoyed working, helping others, and being with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Pedro Ayllon Castaneda of Mexico and Mario Ayllon Castaneda of Newark, Del.; two daughters, Marisela Ayllon Castaneda of Virginia and Celina Ayllon Castaneda of West Grove; three brothers; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 3 at St. Rocco Catholic Church (313 Sunny Dell Rd., Avondale). His funeral mass will follow at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Mexico. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

‘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-The-Air game up, and there is a playground for small children. For more information, call 610869-9334 or visit www. westgroveumc.org.

Summer music series

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

Landenberg United Methodist Church (205 Penn Green Rd., Landenberg) presents its summer music program during Sunday services. Call 610-274-8384. The schedule includes: Aug 6: Bob Hart; Aug 13: Steve Poorman; Aug 20: Morgan Hollow Trio; Aug. 27: Rise Up Band.

Aug. 4

First Friday in Oxford Enjoy food, music, and activities at Oxford’s First Friday event, which has a “Rock the Block” theme. The stores downtown will have extended hours and special deals. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m.

Aug. 13

Record Collectors show

The Keystone Record Collectors Music Expo will be held Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Continental Inn (2285 Lincoln Highway east, next to Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster). Dealers will buy, sell and trade records and music memorabilia from all eras. Admission and parking are free. Call 610-932-7852 or visit www.recordcollectors. org.

Sept. 1

First Friday Car Show

Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., will be hosting its fourth annual car show as the First Friday event in September. More than 250 antique, classic, and modern cars will be on display from 4 to 8 p.m. Visit www. downtownoxfordpa.org for details.

Sept. 30 Apple Festival

The Oxford Presbyterian Church’s annual Apple Festival in Oxford Memorial Park takes place on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be dozens of vendors, games for children, and entertainment. For more information, visit www. opcapplefestival.org.

Kennett Flash schedule

The Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square) hosts regional and national artists. Tickets are available in advance at www.kennettflash.org, or at the door. Snacks and beverages are sold, or guests can BYOB. The schedule includes: Taller: Black Crowes tribute, and Brown Sugar: Rolling Stones tribute (Aug. 4, 8 p.m., $14 and $17); Crowded Streets: Dave Matthews Band tribute (Aug. 5, 8 p.m., $20 and $24); Open Mic with host Bill Currier (Aug. 6, 7 p.m., $4); Better Than Bacon improv comedy troupe (Aug. 10, 8 p.m., $12 and $14); Vinyl Artifacts and Olivia Swenson (Aug. 11, 8 p.m., $12 and $15); Arlen Roth (Aug. 17, 8 p.m., $23 and $26); Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling (Aug. 19, 8 p.m., $30 and $35); Open Mic with host Jason Ager (Aug. 20, 7 p.m., $4); Chicago 9: Chicago tribute (Aug. 26, 7 and 9:30 p.m., $25).

Outdoor concert series

The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance has announced the lineup for the “Sounds Under the Stars” summer music concerts. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and a picnic dinner to the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s Myrick Conservation Center and listen to music in a beautiful country setting. All performances are held in the amphitheater on Route 842 (1760 UnionvilleWawaset Rd.), three miles east of Unionville and six miles west of West Chester.

Music begins at 7:30 p.m., and gates open at 6 p.m. The Thursday evening concerts include: Aug. 3 - Montana Wildaxe; Aug. 10 - Cousin Jake. For more information or detailed directions to the Myrick Center, call 610793-1090 or visit www. brandywineredclay.org.

Reactors Comedy Club schedule

Reactors Comedy Club, in the Wyndham Garden Hotel (1110 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills) presents live comedy on weekends, with shows Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. The schedule resumes in September. Visit www. reactorscomedyclub.com.

Longwood Gardens concerts

Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square) will host the following concerts this summer: The Brandywiners present “Beauty and the Beast” (Aug. 3 to 5, 8 p.m., $30); Chick Corea Elektric Band with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones (Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m., $55 to $85); Del McCoury and David Grisman (Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m., $35 to $55); the Kennett Symphony (Aug. 19, 7 p.m., $40 and $45); Julieta Venegas (Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m., $39 to $59). Visit www.longwoodgardens. org.

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

deeply personal style to create an unforgettable celebration of the human spirit.

Neil Harmon Sunday, March 18

1 p.m.

Neil Harmon is director of music and organist at Grace United Methodist Church in Wilmington, Del., where he directs a semi-professional choir, a youth choir, and two bell choirs.

Rory Block Thursday, March 29

8 p.m.

Heralded as “one of the greatest living blues artists” by Blues Revenue, Rory Block is committed to preserving Delta blues and bringing it to life. Known for her unique slide guitar style, Block is an award-winning blues artist whose performance marks the end of the Winter Blues Festival.

René Marie: Experiment in Truth Friday, March 30

8 p.m.

Grammy–nominated jazz vocalist René Marie’s unique blend of jazz, blues, folk and gospel combines with her

Max Raabe & Palast Orchester Friday, April 13

8 p.m.

The ever-elegant, debonair Raabe and his 12-piece orchestra embody the halcyon days of 1920s and 1930s Weimar Berlin in all its high style and musical glory.

The Kennett Symphony Sunday, April 15

7:30 p.m.

The Kennett Symphony, with music director Michael Hall, returns with a program devoted to “Romance & Revelry,” featuring their concert master Eliezer Gutman as a soloist in Dvorák’s Romance and SaintSaën’s Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. The evening concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7.

Alan Morrison Saturday, April 21

8 p.m.

Alan Morrison is head of the organ department at The Curtis Institute

of Music, organ faculty member at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, college organist at Ursinus College, and organist in residence at Spivey Hall. Renowned for introducing new works to audiences around the world, Morrison presents a program that includes Bach’s Passacaglia BVW 582 and transcriptions from Debussy and Rachmaninoff.

Brown–Urioste–

Canellakis Trio

Tuesday, May 1

8 p.m.

Pianist Michael Brown, violinist Elena Urioste, and cellist Nicholas Canellakis make their debut at Longwood with a chamber piece inspired by the gardens. Michael Brown has composed a three-movement chamber work with each movement devoted to one of the gardens. Tickets for these performances are sold through www. longwoodgardens. org. Tickets include admission to the gardens. Longwood is open daily (including holidays).

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Automotive

AUTOMOBILE CLAIM NOTICE: 1994 Ford Explorer VIN# 1FMDU34X9RUB22307, Owner has 30 days from August 2, 2017 to claim this vehicle. If unclaimed this vehicle will be disposed of. Chews Towing, Inc. , 722 Market Street, Oxford, PA 19363

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Garage/Yard Sales

Garage Sale Sat. Aug. 5th

LEGALS

NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to do engage in business under the fictitious name of : Areous, located at 43 Nancy Ln, Downingtown PA, 19335, has submitted an application for a

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, August 17th, 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, September 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-8-464

Writ of Execution No. 2016-11373

DEBT $188,559.17

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate in East Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a Plan of Locksley Glen, Section 1, Phase 1, made by Reagis, Inc., Engineers and Surveyors, dated 6/20/1998, last revised 3/19/1999 and recorded on 5/14/1999, as Plan #14921, as follows, to wit:

BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly side of Winston Way, the northwest corner of Lot #67 and the southwest corner of the about to be described lot; thence along Winston Way, north 48 degrees 02 minutes 50 seconds

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

N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time and place of sale. 10% payment must be paid in cash, certified check or money order made payable to the purchaser or Sheriff of Chester Co. The final payment must be made payable to Sheriff of Chester Co. & is due twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale by 2PM. CAROLYN B. WELSH, SHERIFF 7p-26-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, August 17th, 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, September 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-8-472

Writ of Execution No. 2012-09196

DEBT $516,927.84

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

BLR # 69-3-161

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Bank of America, N.A.

Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. VS DEFENDANT: MATTHEW J. GIBSON

SALE ADDRESS: 329 Heron Drive, Lincoln University, PA 19352-1729

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 7p-26-3t Sheriff Sale of Real Estate By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, August 17th, 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, September 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-8-474 Writ of Execution No. 2014-00901 DEBT $548,645.62

ALL THAT CERTAIN parcel of real estate in the Borough of Avondale, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as follows, to wit:

Avondale, PA 19311

PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KRISTEN

WETZEL LADD, ESQ., 610-692-1371

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 7p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, August 17th, 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, September 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-8-476 Writ of Execution No. 2017-02626 DEBT $232,224.76

PROPERTY situate in Township of Lower Oxford

TAX Parcel #56-04-0054.240

UPI No. 56-4-54-24

IMPROVEMENTS: a residential dwelling.

PLAINTIFF: PNC Bank, National Association, Successor by Merger to National City Mortgage, a Division of National City Bank VS DEFENDANT: DAVID F. O’CONNOR a/k/a DAVID O’CONNOR and LISA ANN O’CONNOR a/k/a LISA O’CONNOR

SALE ADDRESS: 406 Township Road, 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 7p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, August 17th, 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, September 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

SALE NO. 17-8-480 Writ of Execution No. 2010-14117 DEBT $216,188.77

BEING known as: 818 Park Avenue, Kennett Square, PA 19348

BEING the same property conveyed to Clarence Stevens who acquired title by virtue of a Deed from John B. Morton, dated March 30, 2007, recorded June 13, 2007, at Deed Book 7184, Page 1666, Chester County, Pennsylvania Records.

PLAINTIFF: US Bank National Association, as Trustee for CMLTI 2007WFHE3 VS DEFENDANT: CLARENCE STEVENS

SALE ADDRESS: 818 Park Avenue, Kennett Square, PA 19348

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 7p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, August 17th, 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, September 18th, 2017. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedule unless exceptions are filed hereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SALE

PROPERTY situate in the East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania BLR# 61-6-404

IMPROVEMENTS thereon: residential dwelling

PLAINTIFF: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

VS DEFENDANT: ANNA-CARIN BREWER

SALE ADDRESS: 246 Cherry Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348-4709

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 7p-26-3t

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate

By virtue of the within mentioned writ directed to Carolyn B. Welsh, Sheriff, will be sold at public sale, in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, announced on Thursday, August 17th, 2017 at 11AM prevailing time, the herein-described real estate. Notice

to the first mentioned

and place of beginning.

BEING the same premises which Edward J. Deal, III and Marlene T. Deal, by Deed dated 6/30/2004 and recorded 8/16/2004 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Chester as Instrument Number 10449228, granted and conveyed unto David Blisard and Lisa Blisard, in fee.

PLAINTIFF: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association VS DEFENDANT: DAVID BLISARD and LISA BLISARD

SALE ADDRESS: 117 Winston Way, Oxford, PA 19363

BEGINNING at a point at the southwesterly extremity of the arc of a curve having a radius of 35 feet which connects the northeasterly line of State Highway (50 feet wide) Route Number 215, and which has a bearing of south 44 degrees 00 minutes east, with the southerly line of State Highway (60 feet wide) Route No. 131 at a point of reverse curve, said beginning point being distant 22 feet northwardly and radially from the center line of railroad of The Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company, known as the Octorara Branch, Maryland Division; thence extending from said point the following 4 courses and distances to wit: (1) northeastwardly along said arc or connecting curve to the right having a radius of 35 feet the chord of said curve having a bearing of north 29 degrees 36 minutes east for a length of 67.15 feet to said point of reverse curve at the point of meeting with said southerly line of State Highway, Route No. 131; (2) eastwardly along said southerly line of the last mentioned highway on a curve to the left having a radius of 667.27 feet the chord of said curve having a bearing of south 89 degrees 12 minutes east for a length of 322.83 feet an arc length of 326.03 feet; (3) south 11 degrees 15 minutes west 153.11 feet and thence (4) westwardly on a line parallel with and distant 22 feet northwardly and radially from said center line of railroad on a curve to the right having arc radius of 1,888.08 feet the chord of said curve having a bearing of north 73 degrees 33 minutes west for a length of 340 feet an arc length of 342.42 feet to the place of beginning.

BEING UPI No. 4-3-30

IMPROVEMENTS consisting of commercial structure.

PLAINTIFF: PNC Bank, N.A.

VS DEFENDANT: AVONDALE IQ CO., LLC

SALE ADDRESS: 72 Baltimore Pike,

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

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot of land, situated on the west side of Park Avenue (formerly Race Street) being Lot #56 South View Development in the Borough Kennett Square, County of Chester and the State of Pennsylvania being bounded and described according to a survey made by George E. Regester, Jr., Registered Surveyor, as follows;

BEGINNING at a stake in the West Street Line of Park Avenue (formerly Race Street) as the same is now laid out 47 feet wide, and said point of beginning being south 02 degrees 06 minutes west 175 feet from an iron pin set in the South Street Line of Chestnut Street, 50 feet wide, measured, along the West Street line of Park Avenue;

THENCE along the West Street line of Park Avenue, south 02 degrees 06 minutes west 55 feet to a stake; a corner of Lot #55;

THENCE along Lot 55 north 88 degrees 45 minutes west 137.98 feet to a stake in a line of land of Kennett Consolidated School;

THENCE along land of said school, north 06 degrees 09 minutes west 58.48 feet to a stake, a corner of Lot #57;

THENCE along Lot #57 south 88 degrees 45 minutes east 145.84 feet to the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

CONTAINING 7806.3 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

BEING UPI Number 3-5-190

PARCEL No.: 3-5-190