Downingtown/Exton
JANUARY 15, 2020
IN THIS ISSUE: THEATER COMPANY TO STAGE “GLASS MENAGERIE” page 4
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXI • NO 48
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Beth Israel Congregation, 385 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, will offer a Tam (Flavor) of Judaism class on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. This one-time class will explore Jewish spirituality and ethic. The class is designed for curious beginners, and individuals from all faith backgrounds are welcome. Attendees do not have to be Jewish. Admission is free, and child care will be provided. To register, readers may call 610-458-8550 or email biccacct@gmail.com. AUTHOR TALK
183 Second Ave., Phoenixville, will be the site of a presentation by local dietitian and author Adrianne Delgado on Monday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. Her new book, “Nourish, Eat, Repeat: A Busy Woman’s Guide to a Healthier Mind, Body, and Life,” is a how-to guide to implementing nutrition and health principles into busy women’s lifestyles. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013, ext. 132.
will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. at the West Caln Municipal Building, 721 W. Kings Highway, Wagontown. The subject will be “Stagecoach Trolley Through Lancaster and Chester Counties.” Speaking will be Herb Fisher, historian and photo collector. Admission will be free and open to the public.
Taste Of Phoenixville Fundraiser Set pg 5
Players Sought For Vintage “Base Ball” Team
By Francine Fulton
The Chester County Youth Center recently received a state Program of the Year award for its dog treat-making initiative, which allows youth center residents to earn community service hours through a hands-on service project. The organic homemade treats made by the youths are donated to the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. The Pennsylvania Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs (JDCAP) award was presented in December to Kristi Washington the caseworker at the youth center, who developed the program. “This is an annual award,” she explained. “Every detention center can nominate one of their programs.” The dog treat program runs up to six times a year for Chester County Youth Center residents. The program begins See Award pg 6
By Francine Fulton
The Brandywine Base Ball Club of West Chester is currently seeking players for its upcoming season. The team, which formed in 2013, portrays the game of “base ball” as it was played (and spelled) in 1864 by competing with other vintage clubs in the Mid Atlantic Vintage Base Ball League. An informational meeting about the Brandywine Base Ball Club, which is a nonprofit organization, will be held on Sunday, Jan. 19, beginning at noon at Levante Brewing Company, 208 Carter Drive, West Chester. Prospective players are invited to attend, as well as those interested in serving as umpires, historians and scorekeepers.
Kristi Washington (center), a caseworker for the Chester County Youth Center, received a state Program of the Year award for the youth center’s dog treat-making program. Congratulating Washington on the award are youth center deputy director Fred Ellzy (left) and youth center director Gary Blair.
Thorndale UMC Organizes Mission Trip To Puerto Rico
See Base Ball pg 3
Local Veterinary Hospital Is Under New Ownership
Group To Rebuild Homes Destroyed By Hurricane Maria By Francine Fulton
UPCOMING MEETING
West Caln Historical Society
Church Collects Food Donations pg 5
Center Receives Award For Dog Treat-Making Program
Pastor Shauna Ridge (back, second from right) and lay leader Bill LaBriola (back, left) from Thorndale United Methodist Church traveled to Puerto Rico in the fall of 2018 to survey damage from Hurricane Maria. Thorndale UMC has organized another trip to the area that will take place from Jan. 15 to 22.
Even though Hurricane Maria occurred in 2017, residents of Puerto Rico are still recovering from the devastation. To help those in need, Thorndale United Methodist Church (UMC) is leading a mission trip to the area that will take place from Wednesday, Jan. 15, through Wednesday, Jan. 22. Thorndale UMC pastor Shauna Ridge noted that 27 people will take part in the mission trip, including 20 members of Thorndale UMC and seven people from Hopewell UMC in Downingtown. “The youngest (participant) is 23, and
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Brandywine Valley Veterinary Hospital in Coatesville is now under new, private ownership by veterinarian Dr. Marc Daniel (right). Other staff members include Dr. Robert Cafaro (left), associate veterinarian, and Dr. Karen Clark Rubin, associate veterinarian. ownership. Dr. Marc Daniel purchased the hospital from Dr. John Moss in November 2019. Dr. Daniel’s team will See Veterinary Hospital pg 3
Brandywine Valley Veterinary Hospital, located at 2580 Strasburg Road, Coatesville, is now under new, private
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