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Downingtown/Exton /townlively

MARCH 4, 2020

IN THIS ISSUE: YMCA NAMES NEW BOARD CHAIR page 3

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL XXXII • NO 3

COMMUNITY LUNCHEON

Central Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Uwchlan Ave., Downingtown, will hold a community luncheon on Thursday, March 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meal will include chili and chicken corn noodle, beef vegetable, and cream of potato soups, along with sandwiches, salad platters, homemade desserts, and beverages. Gluten-free options will be available. Takeouts may be requested by calling 610-269-1576 and asking for the kitchen. OUTGROWN SALE

535 James Hance Court, Exton, will hold its annual Outgrown and Vendor Sale on Saturday, March 7. Doors will open at 6:30 a.m. Visitors may shop for bargains on gently used and new items, including toys, sporting equipment, décor, books, shoes, and children’s clothing for all seasons. The event will also feature a vendor fair, with products from local businesses. A half-price sale on select items will close out the event from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. UPCOMING MEETING

West Caln Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m. in West Caln Municipal Building, 721 W. Kings Highway, Wagontown. “History of Mount Airy Lavender Farm, Wagontown” will be presented by JoAnne Voelcker, farmer and co-owner. Meetings are free and open to the public. For membership, there is a nominal annual fee. BILL HALEY TALK

Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville will present a talk by Bill Haley Jr., the son of the late leader of the rock group Bill Haley and the Comets, on Monday, March 9, at 7 p.m. Bill Jr. will discuss his new biography of his father, “Crazy Man, Crazy: The Bill Haley Story.” Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.orgor by calling 610-933-3013, ext. 132. PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Boy Scout Troop 116 will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, March 7, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Hibernia United Methodist Church, 220 Hibernia Road, Coatesville. Breakfast will include pancakes and sausage, as well as orange juice, coffee or tea. Tickets will be available at the door. Children age 4 may eat for free. Takeouts will be available.

Children’s Nature Classes Planned pg 3

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Rescued Canine Now Comforts Others As A Therapy Dog By Francine Fulton

Collegium Charter School,

A year and a half ago, Rose, a Labradoodle, was struck by a car and left on the side of the road. Today, thanks to the efforts of several good Samaritans and Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, Rose has a new life bringing comfort to others as a certified therapy dog. Although Rose has completely recovered from the accident, she lost one of her legs, which the veterinarians were unable to save due to nerve damage. However, according to her owner, Jackie Gallagher, being a tripod has not affected Rose’s spirit. “We all knew after meeting her for the first time that she would be a therapy dog sometime in the future,” Gallagher said. “She is happy 24/7. She is never in a grumpy mood, and she loves everyone. Two days after her surgery she was racing across the yard. She runs like the

wind. She is just an amazing dog, and everyone realized she was special.” Rose was injured on Labor Day weekend in 2018. She was found by a passerby who then brought her to a nearby groomer. “She was found by a girl that saved her life - her first angel,” Gallagher said. “She was laying in a cornfield off Route 10 in Cochranville,” explained Lucky Dawg board member Sharon Gilsky. “A person who was driving down Route 10 saw her. They stopped and took her to a groomer, and someone who worked in the groomer’s office Christen Pulaski - took her home. She contacted Lucky Dawg to see if we could help in any way. She called us, and we went to her house to see. At that time, (Rose) wasn’t putting any weight on her leg, and she had some scrapes, bumps and bruises.” On Sept. 6, 2018, Rose was taken in See Rescued Canine pg 5

After recovering from being hit by a car and losing one of her legs, Rose, shown with her owner, Jackie Gallagher (left), and Sharon Gilsky, a board member at Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, has become a certified therapy dog.

Rose, a three-legged certified therapy dog, visits patients at Chester County Hospital and the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, as well as residents of Freedom Village. She is also part of the Tail Waggin Tutors program at Coatesville Public Library.

LMS Students To Present Glen Moore UMC Welcomes “High School Musical On Stage!” Youth Ministries Director By Francine Fulton

By Francine Fulton

Lionville Middle School (LMS) Musical Theater will present Disney’s “High School Musical on Stage!” on Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, March 14, at 2 and 7 p.m. There will also be a Sunday matinee on March 15 at 2 p.m. The shows will take place at LMS, 550 W. Uwchlan Ave., Exton. Disney “High School Musical on Stage!” is based on the 2006 Disney Channel original television movie “High School Musical.” The show tells the story of Troy Bolton, the star athlete at a smalltown high school, and Gabriella Montez, the new smart nerdy girl at school, who fall for each other See LMS pg 2

Lionville Middle School Musical Theater will present “High School Musical on Stage!” on March 13 through 15. Cast members include (from left) Sam Robertson as Ryan Evans, Lorelei Miller as Sharpay Evans, Julia Judkins as Gabriella Montez and Jack Dungan as Troy Bolton.

Glen Moore United Methodist Church (GUMC) recently welcomed Shawn Thomas Trego as its new youth ministries director. Trego, a lifelong member of the congregation, is now leading the church’s weekly youth group meetings, which are held on Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. Trego was active in the church youth group for eight years and was also a member of Boy Scout Troop 79, which is sponsored by the church. He served as an assistant chaplain for the troop. Trego believes that his membership in the church, the youth group and the Scouts has prepared him for his new position as a leader of young people. “I couldn’t possibly think of a better opportunity to give back to my church and my community,” Trego stated. See GUMC pg 5

Shawn Trego, shown with his girlfriend, Paige Keyser, is the new youth ministries director at Glen Moore United Methodist Church.

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