Downingtown/Exton NOVEMBER 13, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: COATESVILLE JOB FAIR SET page 4
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXI • NO 40
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Glen Moore United Methodist Church, 1920 Creek Road, Glen Moore, will hold a community Thanksgiving service on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 6:30 p.m. The service is co-hosted by Fairview Evangelical Presbyterian, Faith Alliance, and Glen Moore United Methodist churches. For information, contact glenmooreum@verizon.net or 610-942-2324.
WREATH MAKING CLASS
Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville, will host a Christmas wreath making class on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sondra Gervasi will instruct the class. Participants will create a modern yet elegant 12-inch Christmas wreath. They will learn how to make a mesh bow and create a piece to display for the Christmas holiday season. The event is open to the public. There is a per-person materials fee, which is payable at the door. Reservations are required, as space is limited. To register, readers may visit www.phoenixville library.org and select the Adult Events Calendar or call 610-933-3013, ext. 132.
Tour Highlights Use Of Solar Power pg 3
GVWA Plans Anniversary Event pg 3
Lucky Dawg Continues Its Mission, Seeks Pet Fosters By Francine Fulton
Now in its second year of operation, Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue Inc. is continuing its mission to rescue homeless, abused or unwanted dogs and cats and find them permanent, loving homes. The nonprofit, no-kill, all-volunteer organization was founded on Jan. 1, 2018. “Last year, 100 dogs were adopted and 70-plus cats,” reported Mary Bauer, founder. “This year, we have surpassed those numbers already. We are at 150 for dogs and we are still tallying the cats, but we passed that (number) as well.” The rescue has also developed a relationship with the Coatesville Veterans
Holiday Craft Show Slated
Affairs (VA) Medical Center. This past spring, the rescue was able to help homeless Vietnam veteran David Tillman provide care for his dog, Dakota, until the pair could be reunited. A foster family housed Dakota for several months while Tillman attended a program at the VA. Tillman and Dakota are now doing well and residing at the Whitehall Apartments in Spring City, a facility that provides permanent supportive housing for at-risk veterans in Chester County. Lucky Dawg will collect items such snacks and gift cards for veterans at its upcoming holiday craft show on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Freedom Village Brandywine,
By Francine Fulton
A holiday craft show, featuring handmade items from more than 40 local artisans, will take place at Freedom Village Brandywine, 15 Freedom Blvd., Coatesville, on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, which provides a safe haven for local animals in need through foster homes. In lieu of an admission fee, craft show visitors are asked to bring donations of snacks, soup mixes, cocoa mixes, full-size candy bars and gum, which will be given to residents at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. Also needed are $5 Wawa gift cards. The effort is part of a collaboration
See Lucky Dawg pg 2
TURKEY TROT
The Downingtown West cross-country team will host the 18th annual Chester County Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 28, at 8 a.m. at Downingtown High School West, 445 Manor Ave., Downingtown. The 5K race and 1-mile walk will raise money for the team and for the Cure4Cam Childhood Cancer Foundation. Through the efforts of the event’s sponsors, the 2019 race has already raised more than $20,000 for childhood cancer research and awareness To register, readers may visit https://runsignup.com/dtowntrot.
“MEET THE AUTHOR”
Parkesburg Library, 105 West St., will host a “Meet the Author” event on Monday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. as part of its LibraryLive! Series. The program will feature Chester County suspense and thriller novelist Matty Dalrymple, who will highlight her books, including her new title, “The Iron Ring.” Seating is limited, and reservations are suggested. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact the library at 610-857-5165 or visit www.parkesburglibrary.org.
Cinnamon, an adult female pit bull terrier mix, is currently available for adoption from Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue.
Scout Creates Outdoor Science Center
See Craft Show pg 5
Theater To Stage Play Inside Greystone Hall
By Francine Fulton
Just outside Exton at Boot Road Park in West Whiteland Township, visitors will be able to view a fun, educational Outdoor Science Center that features informational signs and a giant periodic table of elements. The display was created by Matthew Dakin, a member of Boy Scout Troop 21 and a township resident, as part of his Eagle Scout service project. Acquiring the rank of Eagle is the highest honor in Boy Scouting. Matt first had to receive approval from township administration and the board of supervisors before beginning the project. “When I was going through ideas of what to do, I really wanted to do something original,” he said. “I was brainstorming, and (the idea) came to
Future Eagle Scout Matthew Dakin created a periodic table of elements as part of a new Outdoor Science Center at Boot Road Park in West Whiteland Township.
Downingtown resident Greg Speca (far left) is one of the local cast members of “The Manor,” which will be staged on select dates from Nov. 14 to Dec. 1 at Greystone Hall in West Chester. Also featured are (continuing from left) Russ Weidenmiller, Ally Batot and Rebecca Johnson.
me. I thought, ‘I never saw anyone else do this.’” Matt raised nearly $2,000 to fund the purchase of materials and supplies needed for the project, which took See Scout pg 5
By Francine Fulton
While local community theater groups traditionally stage their plays in
theaters, schools or similar venues, the upcoming production of “The Manor” by members of Colonial Playhouse will take place in Greystone Hall, See “The Manor” pg 2
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