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AUGUST 14, 2019

CHURCH SPEAKER

“A Day of Refreshing With Gwen Mouliert” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trinity Assembly of God, 1022 Pottstown Pike, West Chester. Mouliert will blend sound and practical biblical teaching along with personal humorous life lessons. To register, readers may visit www.trinityag.org/womens-event. Registration completed by Saturday, Aug. 31, will include lunch. For more details, contact Virginia Christel at virginiachristel@trinityag.org or 610-316-3907. Registration at the door will also be available. Lunch will be served with online registration only. HISTORY PROGRAM

183 Second Ave., will host a free presentation, “Mysteries of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ and the War of 1812,” on Monday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. Historian and author Gene Pisasale will be the presenter. Attendees will learn about the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the war, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write a song that eventually became the United States’ national anthem. Notable aspects of the war will also be discussed. 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. NATURE TRAIL HIKE

Members of the Berks Community Strollers

Gymnastics Team Wraps Up Season pg 2

Gateway Church Offers GriefShare pg 2

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Buddies Needed For High 5 Soccer Program By Francine Fulton

While youths with special needs look forward to High 5 Soccer offered in the spring and fall by the Glenmoore Eagle Youth Association (GEYA), the volunteer buddies who are paired with the players also benefit from the program. “High 5 has changed my life in ways I could not even begin to explain,” stated volunteer buddy Natalie Cherna in an essay titled “What High 5 Means to Me.” “The players who come to High 5 are the bravest, strongest, most amazing children I have ever met. Each one has taught me to be a better person in their own special way,” she continued. High 5 Soccer, which allows youths with disabilities to enjoy the game of soccer at no cost, is in need of additional volunteer buddies for the upcoming season. The fall season of High 5 Soccer will be held on Sundays, Sept. 8 through

Nov. 3, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Fellowship Field No. 1, 241 Fellowship Road, Chester Springs. As part of the program, players (in red T-shirts), who range in age from 5 to 18, are paired with volunteer buddies (in blue T-shirts), who are predominately local high school and middle school students. Buddies may use the hours for their graduation project or community service hour requirements. College students and adults may also be buddies, but those age 18 and up must submit a background check. Buddies are asked to participate in one training session before each season. This year’s training will take place on Thursday Sept. 5, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Field pavilion During the High 5 sessions, players and buddies do not actually play a full game of soccer. Rather, they take part in a series of soccer-related games, such

As part of the High 5 program, volunteer buddies are paired with athletes with special needs to allow them to enjoy the game of soccer. Additional buddies are needed for the fall session of High 5 Soccer, presented by the Glenmoore Eagle Youth Association. as maneuvering a soccer ball through a series of cones and playing “Red Light, Green Light,” during which they stop and go while kicking a soccer ball across the playing field.

High 5 also includes “Buddy Bowling,” where the buddies act as human bowling pins that the players knock down with a giant soccer ball. Each session culminates in a High 5 tunnel in See High 5 Soccer pg 4

DogsHome Rescue Seeks Foster Homes Scouts Construct Gaga Pit At Lionville Elementary School By Francine Fulton

Volunteers with DogsHome believe that a rescued dog waiting to be permanently adopted should be able to stay with a loving foster family until its forever home is found. The Chester County-based organization is currently in need of local individuals and families willing to serve as fosters so that even more dogs in need can be rescued. DogsHome will pay for all food, veterinary care and anything else the dog might need while it is in foster care, including toys, treats, a leash and more. “Fostering with us is totally free. All you have to give is love,” said Carin Ford, DogsHome president. Prospective fosters are invited to complete an application at www.DogsHomePA.org and then take See DogsHome pg 11

As part of their Bronze Award Project, members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 42033 recently constructed a gaga pit at Lionville Elementary School. Gaga is played in an octagonal pit with a soft foam ball. By Francine Fulton

Rover, who was once a stray, is currently available for adoption from DogsHome. He is shown with Jen Teti, a volunteer with the rescue organization.

Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 42033 recently completed their Bronze Award project by constructing a gaga pit at Lionville Elementary School (LES)

in Downingtown. Led by troop leaders Melissa Fuhrmeister and Susan Harrison, the troop consists of nine girls from Pickering Valley Service Unit 603: Paige Calef, Emma Davis, Abby Fuhrmeister, Kylie Giljam, Lexie Giljam, See Scouts pg 5

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will hike the nature trails at Bondsville Mill Park in East Brandywine Township on Saturday, Aug. 24. The public is welcome to participate. The group will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the park, where there will be parking available. For GPS users, the park’s address is 1641 Bondsville Road, Downingtown. For more information or directions, readers may contact Linda, the hike leader, at 610-913-0284. More information about the park is available at www.facebook.com/bondsville millpark.

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