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Downingtown/Exton MAY 1, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXI • NO 12
PASTA DINNER
Boy Scout Troop 117 will host a pasta dinner, bake sale, and chance auction on Saturday, May 4. Dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville. The cost of dinner will include pasta and meatballs, salad, rolls, dessert, and a beverage. The cost will be discounted for seniors age 60 and older and children ages 3 to 11. Children under age 3 may eat for free. For tickets, call Chuck Coxson at 610384-5560. Walk-ins are welcome, and takeout meals will be available. YARD SALE
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 2440 Conestoga Road (Route 401), Chester Springs, will be the site of a multi-family community yard sale on Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will be moved indoors if it rains. To participate, contact Sandy Elkins at stmatts.sandy@gmail.com. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. FOOD DRIVE
will be at the Parkesburg Walmart, 100 Commons Drive, on Saturday, May 4, collecting nonperishable food for the Chester County Food Bank. With school closing for the summer, the food bank anticipates seeing an increase in requests for food. OPEN HOUSE
The Old Caln Historical Society will hold its first open house of the season on Sunday, May 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. Free guided tours of the Old Caln Meetinghouse, circa 1726, located on Route 340, and the Hexagonal Schoolhouse, circa 1837, located on Municipal Drive, both in Thorndale, will be conducted by the historical society and the Caln Township Historical Commission. The public is invited, and parking is available. For more information, readers may call 610-384-8153 or visit www.oldcalnhistoricalsociety.org.
CCYO To Present Anniversary Concert pg 6
LAPS Plans Open House pg 5
Book Depository Installed At Local Park Church Sets “Loving Our Earth Expo”
By Francine Fulton
Book lovers of all ages are invited to “take a book and bring a book” at the new book depository that was recently installed at Layton Park in Wagontown. The book depository, which features separate shelves for books for children and adults, was built by Barbara Goodman, an administrative assistant at West Caln Township. The unit was installed by township workers at Pavilion 1 in the park. Goodman said she has seen similar book exchanges in the area and thought building a box would be a good way to share her own books, as well as children’s books. “I contacted the Parks and Rec Committee and asked if it was OK to do,” See Book Depository pg 10
By Francine Fulton
West Caln Township administrative assistant Barbara Goodman (left) constructed a book depository in Layton Park where area residents can take or donate a book. Those who recently chose books to take home were (continuing from left) Pierce, Julie and Sawyer Neilson.
Seeking A Home For Albert Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue Inc., which has found homes for more than 100 dogs and close to 60 cats since its formation in January 2018, is currently seeking a home for a special needs dog named Albert, who uses a doggie wheelchair. Albert is currently being fostered by organization founder Mary Bauer, with help from volunteers. “He has such a zest for life. He plays and runs around in his wheelchair with our other dogs like he is part of the pack,” Bauer said. “He is adorable.” According to Albert’s biography, he was found in December 2018 on the doorstep of a veterinarian’s office in See Albert pg 3
The second annual “Loving Our Earth Expo,” featuring a plant sale, topical lectures, vendors, a gardening roundtable discussion and more, will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1105 E. Lincoln Highway (Business Route 30), Exton. The event will take place rain or shine. Admission and parking will be free. While registration is preferred, it is not required. The first 300 guests who register in advance will receive a free reusable See Expo pg 7
Making CASC The Place To Be For Older Adults
By Francine Fulton
By Francine Fulton
Albert, a 5-month-old puppy that uses a doggie wheelchair and has special needs, is currently available for adoption from Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue.
“ We are so much more than bingo,” said Bill Pierce, executive director of the Coatesville Area Senior Center (CASC), when describing all of the events and classes that are currently being offered at the facility. Programs in May will include a talk on nutrition, a technology class, a Cinco de Mayo party and a Mother’s Day Tea Party. CASC, which is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is located in the former CareerLink building at See CASC pg 8
Adults age 50 and over enjoyed a musical performance by Bruce Copp during the Coatesville Area Senior Center’s birthday bash on April 17. A full schedule of programming, both educational and recreational, is offered at the center on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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