Downingtown/Exton JULY 25, 2018
IN THIS ISSUE: BIBLE STUDY SCHEDULED page 3
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXX • NO 24
UPCOMING CONCERT
The Chesco Pops Orchestra will perform in concert at Phoenixville Area Middle School, 1392 Gay St., Phoenixville, on Sunday, Aug. 5, at 3 p.m. The orchestra will present “Classics at the Pops.” Tickets are general admission. Seniors age 60 and older will receive a discount. Tickets are free for children and students. Tickets may be purchased at www.chescopops.org or at the door. For more details, call 610-594-9178. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Phoenixville Public Library. INFORMATIVE PROGRAM
The Sadsbury Township Historical Society will hold a meeting on Monday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Sadsbury Township Municipal Building, 2920 Lincoln Highway, Sadsburyville. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. The guest speaker, Dusty Grady, will present “The Mill at Anselma.” The meeting is open to the public. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 717-442-9240 or search for “Sadsbury Township Historical Society” on Facebook. GOLF OUTING
will host a golf outing at the Downingtown Country Club, 85 Country Club Drive, Downingtown, on Monday, Aug. 13. This will be the 20th year for the event. The entry fee will include a buffet lunch. There are two start times available: the Regis Timon start at 7:30 a.m. and the shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Tickets will be sold for a prize drawing, to be held during lunch. Proceeds will benefit the Lord’s Pantry of Downingtown, Downingtown Area Senior Center, and other Lions Club charities listed at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/eagle glenmoore/index.php. For information on registering a team or sponsorships, call Don Greenleaf at 484-354-2273. SUPPORT GROUP
Calvary Fellowship Church, 95 West Devon Drive, Downingtown, will host a weekly recovery group meeting for anyone who has hurts, habits, or hang-ups, including addictions, and is looking for accountability, help, and growth. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more details, contact Bob VanArsdale at bvanarsdale@cfdowningtown.com.
Tours To Feature Chester County Sites pg 6
Hopewell UMC Welcomes Pastors pg 2
Local Teenager Inspires Students In Taiwan By Francine Fulton
Seven years ago, when Katherine Commale was 10 years old, she was featured in the Community Courier, along with her mother, Lynda, for their work in raising money to purchase mosquito bed nets to help prevent the spread of malaria in Africa. Their efforts, which began at Hopewell United Methodist Church in Downingtown, led them to become spokespersons for Nothing But Nets, a United Nations program that raises awareness and funds to fight malaria. Katherine has continued her work with the cause through the years and most recently was invited to visit Taiwan by the Maria Social Welfare Foundation. While there, she was the keynote speaker at a convention called Hero Talks, where she gave an address to more than 5,000 Taiwanese students and their parents. She also received the
Global Charity Ambassador Award from the vice president of Taiwan and met separately with the president of Taiwan in the presidential office. Katherine, a resident of Downingtown, explained that her story about raising funds for mosquito netting was featured in the book “Hero 365” by Taiwanese author Kuang-Tsai Hao. “My story was published in a book and it became required reading for all Taiwanese elementary students,” said Katherine. “He wrote an inspirational story or motivational story for every day of the year, and I was (featured on) one of the days.” The whole family was able to take part in the recent trip to Taiwan, including Katherine’s mother; her dad, Anthony; and her younger brother, Joseph. “It wasn’t about sharing our story and the statistics about malaria; it was more about teaching the kids to See Taiwan Trip pg 2
During a visit to Taiwan, Katherine Commale (left) of Downingtown got to meet with the country’s president, Tsai Ing-wen.
Marathon Runner To Raise Funds Congregation Recreates 1868 Service By Francine Fulton For The RADAR Project As part of yearlong By Francine Fulton
Although he lives in Ithaca, N.Y., William LaRose will run the Philadelphia Marathon this fall in an effort to raise money for The RADAR Project, a Chester County-based nonprofit organization that supports victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. LaRose, who recently completed active duty as an officer in the United States Army, has formed the Race for RADAR team, a group of men and women who hope to raise money to allow The RADAR Project to market an app that will allow victims to anonymously report crimes by dropping color-coded pins on a virtual map, marking the locations where the incidents occurred. Currently, incidents of abuse can be reported at www.theradarproject.org. See The RADAR Project pg 5
William LaRose will run the Philadelphia Marathon this fall in an effort to raise money for The RADAR Project, a Chester Countybased nonprofit organization that supports victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
celebration of its 150th anniversary, Episcopal Church of the Trinity in Coatesville offered a special Civil War-era liturgy in the tradition of 1868, the year the church was founded. “Welcome to 1868 and pretend that I’m not a woman,” said the Rev. Sherry Deets, rector, when greeting congregation members and guests during the special Sunday service held on July 15. In honor of the event, Deets and congregation members were dressed in period attire. Deets pointed out that the service followed the 1868 Book of Common See 1868 Service pg 6
Episcopal Church of the Trinity in Coatesville offered a special Civil War-era liturgy in the tradition of 1868, the year the church was founded. Congregation members who dressed up for the occasion included (from left) Joe and Pat Kirkner, Dennis Shead and Judy Vennell.
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