Downingtown/Exton JUNE 5, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: SJW FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS page 2
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXI • NO 17
CHILDREN’S DAY
The Mill at Anselma, 1730 Conestoga Road (Route 401), Chester Springs, will host Children’s Day on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A number of activities will be available to the public free of charge. The Native American band Spirit Wing will perform at 11 a.m., and an ice cream making workshop will begin at noon. Food will be served on-site starting at noon. The mill will celebrate the grand opening of its Lenape Trails at Anselma all day. The new trail system, a set of easy walking paths for people of all ages, is Native American-themed. Visit www.anselmamill.org.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Downingtown Area Senior Center (DASC), located at Thorndale United Methodist Church, 3503 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, is offering a new exercise class, Bombay Jam, on Tuesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. DASC will also offer line dancing and lessons each Wednesday at 11 a.m. beginning June 5. Costs have been set for each class, with a discount for DASC members. Call 610-269-3939.
Banquet, Auction Support Women’s Services pg 3
Cyclists Invited To Pedal For A Cause pg 2
VFW Hosts Wildlife Expert pg 3
Walkathon Raises Funds, Promotes Fitness By Francine Fulton
Raising funds and promoting a healthy lifestyle were the goals of the ninth annual walkathon held recently at St. Joseph School in Downingtown. The theme this year was “Hawk-A-Thon,” in honor of the school’s mascot. The event began with a pep rally that featured entertainment by the school band and cheerleaders. Students were also given the opportunity to throw shaving cream pies at several of the school’s teachers. “Faculty members were nominated, and the students were chosen to give them a pie in the face,” explained Maria Read, media chairperson for the walkathon.
As is the walkathon tradition, participants from each grade, including students and teachers, were assigned to wear different colored clothing during the day. All students received Hawk-A-Thon T-shirts in their assigned grade color and were asked to add accessories such as colored knee-high socks, sunglasses, boas, tutus, colored wigs and hats. Following opening ceremonies, students walked around a simulated track in the front school parking lots. The event was held on an inclement day, but the rain held off long enough to allow students to walk outdoors. “We were able to get a little piece of sunshine and get them outside for a little bit,” said Read. See Walkathon pg 6
St. Joseph School in Downingtown recently held its ninth annual walkathon, during which students walked around the school parking lot and participated in activity stations along the way.
LABYRINTH WALK
2475 St. Peter’s Road, Malvern, will hold a summer solstice labyrinth walk from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12. Visitors should dress comfortably and meet in the lower level of the bank barn, where light refreshments will be served. Attendees should bring a flashlight, if necessary. Contact Shannon Mannon at mannonshannon@ yahoo.com or visit www.stpeterschurchgv.org.
FLORAL DESIGN
Twin Valleys Garden Club (TVGC) will host a free demonstration on Wednesday, June 12, by a floral designer titled “Container Gardening: Dramatic Displays to Maximize YearRound Interest.” The program will begin at 1 p.m. at Historic Yellow Springs, Art School Road, Chester Springs, in the Washington building. A business meeting will precede the program at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch. Attendees should bring their own lunch. The meeting and program are free.
Youngster To Represent Chester County Ministerium Churches To Offer Vacation Bible School Programs As Petite Miss Agriculture By Francine Fulton
By Francine Fulton
Margaret Jarvie, 8, a second-grade student at Uwchlan Hills Elementary School, was recently named Chester County Petite Miss United States Agriculture. In her new role, Margaret is promoting agriculture in the area through appearances at local events and by collecting fresh produce for people in need. Margaret’s mother, Meghan, explained that she and her daughter learned about the contest at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. “My daughter loves the Farm Show, and we go to the Farm Show every year and she always sees these girls (who are county agriculture queens), talks to them and she wanted to be involved,” Meghan said. “It is unusual because we don’t live on a farm and she is a little young for 4-H.” Margaret applied for the contest by sending in a photo and writing an essay about why she was interested in agriculture and how she would
Member churches in the Downingtown Area Ministerium, which has a motto of “Serving the Downingtown Area Community in the Love of Christ,” will hold vacation Bible school (VBS) programs this summer. According to the Rev. John Symonds, rector of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Downingtown and convener of the Downingtown Area Ministerium, VBS is a way for churches to offer religious instruction during the summer months, while also giving students the opportunity to continue to learn when school is not in session. “We are very excited that our member churches will be offering vacation Bible school; moreover, we are prayerfully inviting youths from our entire region to be part of these offerings,” he said. Downingtown United Methodist Church, 751 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, will present “Veggietown
Margaret Jarvie, 8, is the Petite Miss United States Agriculture for Chester County. promote agriculture in her county. After being selected as a county winner, Margaret was presented a crown and a sash during a ceremony held in April in Lewistown. See Petite Miss Agriculture pg 4
Values for the Family” VBS from Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. All children age 5 through those who have completed fifth grade are invited to attend. For more information, readers may visit www.downingtownumc.org. St. Joseph Parish, 332 Manor Ave., Downingtown, will present “Roar! Life Is Wild; God Is Good” VBS from Monday, June 24, through Thursday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The closing program on June 27 will be at 7 p.m. VBS is open to children who will enter kindergarten through seventh grade in September. For more details and to register, visit www.stjosephrc.org/ prep/vacation-bible-adventure. Messiah Lutheran Church, 46 W. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, will present “In the Wild: Amazing Encounters With Jesus” VBS for youths ages 3 to 12 on Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, from 9.am. to noon. For more information and to register, See Ministerium pg 8
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